& conjunction
&
(dated) in borrowed Latin phrases such as et cetera.

's /s/ /z/ /əz/ /ɪz/ suffix
s
Possessive marker, indicating that an object belongs to the noun or noun phrase bearing the marker.

ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ suffix
barhet
Forms a noun from a verb or an adjective by changing from -able; ability, inclination or suitability for a specified function or condition.

able /ə.bl̩/ suffix
abel värd
Relevant to or suitable to, in accordance with.
bar abel värd
Able to be done; fit to be done.

al /æl/ suffix
al
(organic chemistry) Forms the names of aldehydes.

an suffix
isk sk
Of or pertaining to; an adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. (Often added to words of Latin origin, but also used with words of other origins. When a word ends in a, -n is used instead.)

ance /-əns/ suffix
ans
Added to a verb to form a noun indicating a process or action.

ane /eɪn/ suffix
an
Variant of -an, usually with differentiation (germane, humane, urbane), but sometimes alone (mundane).

archy suffix
arki
form of government or rule

ary /.ɹi/ /ə.ɹi/ /ɛɹ.i/ suffix
är
(mathematics) Having the specified arity.

ase suffix
as
Used to form the names of enzymes.

ate /eɪt/ /ət/ suffix
ad
(in adjectives) having the specified thing
at sk
(in nouns) a thing characterised by the specified thing
at
(chemistry, in nouns) a derivative of a specified element or compound; especially a salt or ester of an acid whose name ends in -ic
era
(in verbs) to act in the specified manner

ation /ˈeɪʃn̩/ suffix
ation ring tion
An action or process
The result of an action or process

burger suffix
burgare
Used to make the names of hamburgers served in buns with the addition of the specified foodstuff, or with that foodstuff used in place of the usual meat.

centric suffix
centrisk
Having a specified object at the centre, or as the focus of attention.

cide /-saɪd/ suffix
cid ord
killing
cid ördare
killer

cracy /-kɹəsi/ suffix
krati
rule (in the sense of governing).

crat /-kɹæt/ suffix
krat
A participant in a specified form of government.
An advocate of a specified form of government.

cyte /-saɪt/ suffix
cyt
Used to form cell names and classifications for mature cells.

ed /d/ /dəd/ /t/ /əd/ /ɪd/ suffix
de t
Used to form past tenses of (regular) verbs. In linguistics, it is used for the base form of any past form. See -t for a variant.
ad ig
Used to form possessional adjectives from nouns, in the sense of having the object represented by the noun.

elect suffix
ald
Used after a title to indicate that the person has been elected to hold the title, but has not yet officially taken it.

ence suffix
ens
(chiefly, non-productive) Same as -ance; having the state or condition of.

ene /-iːn/ suffix
en
A polymer derived from an alkene.

er /ə/ /ɚ/ suffix
re are
(added to verbs) A person or thing that does an action indicated by the root verb; used to form an agent noun.
are bo
(added to a proper noun) Suffix denoting a resident or inhabitant of (the place denoted by the proper noun); used to form a demonym.
are er
(added to certain adjectives and adverbs, now especially short ones) More; used to form the comparative.
(added to certain adverbs) More; used to form the comparative.
are ist spelare
(added to nouns, chiefly denoting occupations) A person whose occupation is the root noun; (more broadly, occasionally with adjectives) a person characterized by the root.

esque /ɛsk/ suffix
aktig isk iskt
In the style or manner of; appended to nouns, especially proper nouns, and forming adjectives.
aktig lik likt
Resembling; appended to nouns, especially proper nouns, and forming adjectives.

ess /əs/ /ɛs/ /ɪs/ -esses suffix
inna ska essa
Used to form female equivalents.

est /əst/ /ɪst/ suffix
ast est
Used to form the superlative of adjectives and adverbs.

etic /ˈet.ɪk/ /ˈɛt.ɪk/ suffix
etisk
Used to form adjectives, meaning "pertaining to", derived from nouns, most of which end in -esis

fold suffix
faldig
Used to make adjectives meaning times.
faldigt falt
Used to make adverbs meaning times.

free /fɹiː/ suffix
fri
free from; devoid of; without

gon suffix
gon hörning
(geometry) Forms the names of plane figures containing a given number of angles, and thus bounded by that number of line segments (polygons). If the number is large enough, it can take the hyphenated suffix directly.

gram suffix
gram
Something written, drawn or otherwise recorded.

graphy /-ɡɹəfi/ suffix
grafi
Something written or otherwise represented in the specified manner, or about a specified subject.

hedron -hedra -hedrons suffix
eder
(geometry) Forms the names of solid figures bounded by a certain number of planes (polyhedra).

hood /hʊd/ suffix
dom
A substantive suffix denoting a condition or state of being.
skap
A substantive suffix denoting a group sharing a specified condition or state.

ible suffix
bar abel
An adjective suffix, now usually in a passive sense; forms adjectives meaning "able to be", "relevant or suitable to, in accordance with", or expressing capacity or worthiness in a passive sense.

ic /ɪk/ suffix
isk
(chemistry) Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. For example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).

ics suffix
tik
Forms nouns referring to fields of knowledge or practice.

ide suffix
id
Any of a group of related compounds - azide, polysaccharide, glycoside.
oid
Any of a group of several elements - lanthanide.

ie /-i/ suffix
is
Forming diminutive or affectionate forms of nouns or names.

ification /ɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ suffix
fiering fikation ifiering ifikation

ify /ɪfaɪ/ suffix
ficera fiera ificera ifiera
To produce verbs meaning to make.

in-law suffix
vär-
Related through marriage.

ing /in/ /iŋ/ /ən/ /ɪn/ /ɪŋ/ /ɪŋk/ /ɪŋɡ/ suffix
ing
Used to form nouns or noun-like words (or elements of noun phrases) from verbs, denoting the act of doing something, an action, or the embodiment of an action.
ande ende
Used to form present participles of verbs.

ish /ɪʃ/ suffix
aktig
(of adjectives from common nouns) Typical of, similar to, being like.
isk
(of adjectives from roots of proper nouns denoting names of nations or regions) Of, belonging, or relating to (a nationality, place, language or similar association with something).

ism /ɪ.zəm/ [ɪ.zm̩] suffix
ism
Used to form names of a tendency of behaviour, action, state, condition or opinion belonging to a class or group of persons, or the result of a doctrine, ideology or principle or lack thereof.

ist /-əst/ /-ɪst/ suffix
ist
one who subscribes to a particular theological doctrine or religious denomination;

ite /-aɪt/ suffix
it
(sometimes, pejorative) Used to form nouns denoting followers or adherents of a specified person, idea, doctrine, movement, etc.
Used to form nouns denoting descendants of a specified historical person, especially a biblical figure.
Used to form nouns denoting the product of a specified process or a commercially manufactured product.
(chemistry) Used to form names of certain chemical compounds, especially salts or esters of acids whose name ends in -ous.

itis /-ˈaɪtɪs/ suffix
it
(pathology) Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection.

ity /əti/ [əɾi] [ɪti] [ɾi] suffix
itet het
Used to form an uncountable noun from an adjective; especially, to form the noun referring to the state, property, or quality of conforming to the adjective's description.

ive /ɪv/ suffix
iv
An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.

ization /-əˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /-əˈzeɪʃn̩/ /-ˌaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /-ˌaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ suffix
isering
A suffix forming nouns denoting the act, process, or result of doing something, or of making something.

ize /-aɪz/ suffix
era isera
Used to form verbs from nouns or adjectives, especially similative verbs

land /lænd/ /lənd/ /lɪnd/ [lænd] suffix
land
Used to form the name of a territory, country, or region.

le /l̩/ /əl/ suffix
la
A frequentative suffix of verbs, indicating repetition or continuousness:

leptic suffix
leptisk
Of or relating to a condition of seizing, as in nympholeptic.

less /ləs/ /lɪs/ suffix
lös
Lacking (something); without (something). Added usually to a noun to form an adjective signifying a lack of that noun.

like suffix
artad aktig lik
Resembling, having some of the characteristics of (used to form adjectives from nouns).

ling suffix
is
small, immature, miniature

logical suffix
logisk
Used to form adjectival forms of nouns ending in -logy.

logist suffix
log
A person who studies or is an expert in the related -logy.

logy /ləd͡ʒi/ suffix
logi
A branch of learning; a study of a particular subject.

ly /li/ [li] [liː] [lɪ] [ɫiː] suffix
t
Used to form adverbs from adjectives and nouns.
aktig lig artad isk
Used to form adjectives from nouns, the adjectives having the sense of "appearing like, resembling, or having the likeness of what is denoted by the noun".
lig
Used to form adjectives from nouns specifying time intervals, the adjectives having the sense of "occurring at such intervals".

mania suffix
mani
compulsion or obsession.

ment suffix
mang ment

meter suffix
meter
Used to form the names of measuring devices.

ness /nəs/ /nɛs/ /nɪs/ [nɘs] suffix
het skap
Appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning "the state of being (the adjective)", "the quality of being (the adjective)", or "the measure of being (the adjective)".

nomy suffix
nomi
a system of rules, laws, or knowledge about a body of a particular field; distribution, arrangement, management

ol suffix
ol
(organic chemistry) An alcohol or phenol.

one suffix
on
a ketone

pedia suffix
pedi

phile /faɪ̯l/ suffix
fil
Forming nouns and adjectives meaning "loving", "friendly", or "friend".

phobe /-foʊb/ suffix
fob
Used to form nouns denoting a person having a fear of a specific thing.
Used to form nouns denoting a person who hates or dislikes a type of person, thing, etc.

phobia /-ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /-ˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ suffix
fobi
Used to form nouns meaning fear of a specific thing.
Used to form nouns meaning hate, dislike, or repression of a specific thing.

plasty /-ˈplæsti/ suffix
plastik

proof suffix
säker
Suffix added to a noun to form an adjective denoting imperviousness to that noun.

s /s/ /z/ /əz/ /ɪz/ suffix
ar er n or r
Used to form regular plurals of nouns.

scope suffix
skop
Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.

ship suffix
skap
Appended to a noun to form a new noun denoting a property or state of being, time spent in a role, or a specialised union. In particular, the way a set of social duties associated with a particular role shapes or develop's one's character.

st suffix
a
Marks ordinals written in digits when the final term of the spelled number is "first"

stan suffix
stan
Used in the names of regions in the Middle East and Central Asia which were historically influenced by Persian and Turkic cultures.

teen suffix
ton
Used to form cardinal numbers from thirteen to nineteen.

th /-θ/ suffix
de te
(mathematics) Used to form a term denoting the ordinal numeral corresponding to the value, being a natural number, of a mathematical expression.

tion /-tʃən/ /-ʃən/ suffix
ing tion
(non-productive) Used to form nouns meaning "the action of (a verb)" or "the result of (a verb)". Words ending in this suffix are almost always derived from a similar Latin word; a few (e.g. gumption) are not derived from Latin and are unrelated to any verb. More often, -ation is used.

to-be suffix
livande vardande
Future, later, expectant.

um /əm/ -a suffix
um
Denotes singular grammatical number.

ure suffix
ur

vore suffix
ätare
An organism, usually animal, identified by its kind of diet.

ward /wɔɹd/ /wɔːd/ /wəd/ /wɚd/ suffix
åt
Forming adverbs denoting course or direction to, or motion or tendency toward, as in "backward", "toward", "forward", etc.

wise /waɪz/ /wɑɪz/ suffix
t
In the direction or orientation of.
mässig
In the matter of; with regard to.
vis
One at a time, or one thing at a time.

worthy suffix
värd
Of sufficient worth for; deserving of.

y suffix
aktig ig
Added to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”, either “involving the referent” or “analogous to it”.
is
Forming diminutive nouns.
dom else het skap
Forming abstract nouns denoting a condition, quality, or state.
ig
Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to".

yl suffix
yl
(organic chemistry) A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.

yne suffix
yn
(organic chemistry) An unsaturated hydrocarbon having at least one triple bond; an alkyne.

00s n
00-tal nollnolltal
The period from a year 100x to a year 100x + 9, mostly referring to 1900 to 1909 or 2000 to 2009

0th adj
0:te
abbreviation of zeroth

1-up /wɒn ʌp/ /ˈwʌn ʌp/ 1-ups n
extraliv
(video games) An item that grants the player an extra life in the game, staving off game over by one more try.

101 /ˈwʌnˌoʊ̯ˈwʌn/ adj
abc
(chiefly, US, often, postpositive) Basic, beginner, starting from scratch.

10th adj
10:e
Alternative form of 10th

11th adj
11:e
Alternative form of 11th

12th adj
12:e
Alternative form of 12th

13th adj
13:e
Alternative form of 13th

14th adj
14:e
Alternative form of 14th

15 minutes of fame n
femton minuter av berömmelse femton minuter i rampljuset
(idiomatic) A very short time in the spotlight or brief flurry with fame, after which the person or subject involved is quickly forgotten.

1500 metres 1500 metres n
1500 meter
(athletics) A middle-distance running race over 1500 metres.

15th adj
15:e
Alternative form of 15th

16th /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ adj
16:e
Alternative form of 16th

17th adj
17:e
Alternative form of 17th

18th adj
18:e
Alternative form of 18th

1960s n
1960-tal
The decade beginning in 1960 and ending in 1969.

19th adj
19:e
Alternative form of 19th

1st /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ adj
1:a 1:e
Alternative form of 1st

2+1 road 2+1 roads n
2+1-väg
(transport) A three-lane road with two lanes in one direction and one lane in the other.

2-1 road 2-1 roads n
bymiljöväg
(transport) A type of road with extra-wide shoulders and a smaller single two-way lane in the middle for vehicles.

20th /ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/ /ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/ adj
20:e
Alternative form of 20th

22nd adj
22:a
abbreviation of twenty-second

24/7 adv
24/7 ständigt och jämt
abbreviation of twenty-four seven

2nd /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ adj
2:a 2:e
Alternative form of 2nd

30th /ˈθɜː.ti.əθ/ /ˈθɝ.ɾi.əθ/ adj
30:e
abbreviation of thirtieth

3D adj
3D
abbreviation

3D printer /ˈθɹi ˈdi ˈpɹɪntɚ/ /ˈθɹiː ˈdiː ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ [ˈθɹi ˈdi ˈpɹɪɾ̃ɚ] 3D printers n
3D-skrivare
(hardware, printing) A device for making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital model.

3D printing n
3D-printteknik 3D-utskrift
The manufacture of three-dimensional solid objects from digital models.

3rd adj
3:e
Alternative form of 3rd

4-H pn
4-H 4H
In the United States, a youth organization administered by the Cooperative Extension System of the United States Department of Agriculture with the mission of "engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development."

4th adj
4:e
Alternative form of 4th

5th adj
5:e
Alternative form of 5th

6th adj
6:e
Alternative form of 6th

7th adj
7:e
Alternative form of 7th

8th adj
8:e
Alternative form of 8th

9/11 /naɪn.əˈlɛ.vən/ pn
11 september-attackerna
The date of the attack on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon in the USA (September 11th, 2001).

90s n
90-talet
The decade beginning in '90 and ending in '99 of a century.

9th adj
9:e
Alternative form of 9th

@ /itʃæt/ /æt/ /ət/ preposition
à
at a rate of (so much each)

A /eɪ̯/ /æɪ/ n
E
Ace. (including in card games)

A major n
A-dur
(music) The major key with A as its tonic, with the notes A, B, C♯, D, E, F♯, and G♯, the key signature of which has three sharps.

A minor n
a-moll
(music) The minor key with A as its tonic, consisting of the pitches A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.
(music) The minor chord with a root of A.

A to Z adv
A till Ö
Alphabetical order; lexical order.

A-bomb A-bombs n
atombomb
(slang) An atomic bomb; a weapon that derives its energy from nuclear reactions and has enormous destructive power.

A-flat A-flats n
ass
(music) A tone one semitone below A, between G and A, denoted A♭.

A-flat major n
Ass-dur
(music) The major chord with a root of A-flat.

A-pillar A-pillars n
A-stolpe
The vertical support dividing a car's front windscreen from its front side windows.Column arrangement in cars

ABC /eɪ biː siː/ ABC's ABCs n
abc abc-bok
(obsolete) A primer for teaching the Latin alphabet and first elements of reading. [Attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the mid-17th century.]
abc
The fundamentals of any subject. [First attested in the mid-16th century.]

AC ACs n
AC växelström
(electricity) Initialism of alternating current (often used to indicate an alternating potential rather than a current).

AD /ˌeɪˈdi/ adv
e.Kr.
(often, punctuated) Initialism of anno Domini (borrowed from Latin); in the year of our Lord.

ADHD /ˌeɪ diː ˌeɪtʃ ˈdiː/ n
adhd damp
Initialism of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

AI AIs n
AI
(AI, countable, and, uncountable) Initialism of artificial intelligence.

AIDS /eɪdz/ n
aids AIDS
(disease, acronym) Acquired immune deficiency syndrome. [from 1982]

AK-47 /ˌeɪ.keɪ.fɔː.tiˈsɛv.ən/ AK-47s n
AK-47 kalasjnikov
The Soviet-built 1947 Kalashnikov assault rifle or any similar rifle built to this design.

ASAP /ˈeɪ.sæp/ /ˌeɪ.ɛs.eɪˈpiː/ adv
snarast så snart som möjligt
Initialism of as soon as possible.

ATM ATMs n
bankomat
(banking) Initialism of automated teller machine or initialism of automatic teller machine.

ATV ATVs n
fyrhjuling
(transportation) Initialism of all-terrain vehicle. (an astride-seated quad or tri-wheeled off-road recreational vehicle).
ATV
(transportation, space) Initialism of Automated Transfer Vehicle.

AWOL /ˈeɪ̯.wɑl/ /ˈeɪ̯.wɔl/ /ˈʔɐ.wɔl/ AWOLs n
bondpermission frånvaro utan giltig orsak
(military) Absence without proper authority from the properly appointed place of duty, or from unit, organization, or other place of duty at which one is required to be at the time prescribed.

Aachen /ˈɑkən/ /ˈɑxən/ /ˈɑːkən/ pn
Aachen
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Ålborg
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Aarau /ˈɑːɹaʊ/ pn
Aarau
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Aaron /aaron/ /ahăron/ /ærən/ /ɛəɹən/ /ˈæɹ.ən/ /ˈæɹən/ /ˈɛə.ɹən/ /ˈɛəɹən/ /ˈɛɹ.ən/ /ˈɛɹən/ Aarons pn
Aron
The elder brother of Moses in the Book of the Exodus, and in the Quran.
A surname transferred from the given name.

Aaron's beard /ˈæɹ.ənz bɪəd/ /ˈæɹ.ənz bɪɹd/ /ˈɛəɹ.ənz bɪəd/ /ˈɛɹ.ənz bɪɹd/ Aaron's beards n
Arons skägg
A common name for several plants that have tufts of stamens. [First attested in the late 19th century.]

Abba /æˈbɑ/ /ˈæb.ə/ Abbas n
Abba fader
(Christianity) Father, an honorific title given to God in the New Testament, especially used in prayers. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

Abbasid /əbˈɑ.səd/ /əˈbæs.əd/ /ˈæb.ə.səd/ adj
abbasidisk
Of or relating to the Abbasid caliphs.

Abbasid /əbˈɑ.səd/ /əˈbæs.əd/ /ˈæb.ə.səd/ Abbasids n
abbasid
(historical) A member of the dynasty of caliphs that ruled from Baghdad, from about 750 to 1250, claiming ancestry of Abbas.

Abdera pn
Abdera
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Abderian /æbˈdɛɹ.i.ən/ /æbˈdɪɹ.i.ən/ more Abderian most Abderian adj
abderitisk
Of or belonging to Abdera or its people.

Abderite /ˈæb.dəˌɹaɪt/ Abderites n
abderit
An inhabitant or native of Abdera, in Thrace.

Abdullah /æbˈdʌlə/ /ˌɑb.dʊlˈɑ/ pn
Abdullah
A en given name.

Abel /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ pn
Abel
(biblical character) The son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his brother Cain.
A en given name.

Abenaki /ˌæbəˈnæ.ki/ /ˌɑbəˈnɑki/ pn
abenakiska
(in particular) The Western Abenaki language.

Abidjan /ˈæb.əˌd͡ʒɑn/ /ˌæb.əˈd͡ʒɑn/ /ˌæb.ɪˈd͡ʒɑn/ pn
Abidjan
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Abigail /ˈæb.ə.ɡeɪl/ Abigails pn
Abigail
The wife of Nabal and later of David in the Old Testament.
A en given name, used since the 16th century, and currently quite popular.

Abkhaz /æbˈkæz/ /æbˈkɑz/ /ɑbˈkɑz/ adj
abchazisk
Abkhazian: of or pertaining to Abkhazia, the Abkhazian people, or their language.

Abkhaz /æbˈkæz/ /æbˈkɑz/ /ɑbˈkɑz/ Abkhaz n
abchazier abchazer
An Abkhazian; a native or inhabitant of Abkhazia, a region just east of the Black Sea. [Mid 19th century.]

Abkhaz /æbˈkæz/ /æbˈkɑz/ /ɑbˈkɑz/ pn
abchaziska abkhaziska
A Northwest Caucasian language spoken in Abkhazia. [Mid 19th century.]

Abkhazia /æbˈkeɪ.zi.ə/ /æbˈkeɪ.ʒi.ə/ /æbˈkeɪ.ʒə/ /æbˈkɑ.zi.ə/ /æbˈkɑ.ʒi.ə/ pn
Abchazien
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Abner /ˈæb.nɚ/ Abners pn
Abner
A cousin of Saul mentioned in the Old Testament.

Aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəl/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪn.l̩/ Aboriginals n
urinvånare
An Aboriginal inhabitant of Australia. [First attested in the 19th century.]

Aborigine /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ə.ni/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ Aborigines n
aboriginer aborigin
(offensive, ethnic slur) An Aboriginal person from Australia (descending from, or a member of, one of the indigenous people(s) before British colonization), Aboriginal Australian.

Abraham /ˈeɪ.bɹæm/ /ˈeɪ.bɹə.hæm/ /ˈeɪ.bɹə.həm/ /ˈeɪ.bɹəˌhæm/ Abrahams pn
Abraham
(Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Baha'i) A prophet in the Old Testament, Qur'an and Aqdas; a Semitic patriarch son of Terah who practiced monotheism, father of the Jewish patriarch Isaac by Sarah and the Arab patriarch Ishmael by Hagar. [First attested prior to 1150.]
A en given name. [First attested prior to 1150.]
A surname originating as a patronymic. [First attested prior to 1150.]

Abruka pn
Abrö
An Estonian island located in the Gulf of Riga, off the coast of Saaremaa.

Absalom /ˈæb.sə.ləm/ pn
Absalom Absalon
(rare) A en given name.

Absurdistan pn
Absurdistan
(informal) Any country where absurdity is the norm, especially in its public authorities and government.

Abu Dhabi /ˈɑ.bu ˈdæ.bi/ /ˈɑ.bu ˈdɑ.bi/ /ˈɑ.bu ˈðɑ.bi/ pn
Abu Dhabi
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Abuja /əˈbuːd͡ʒə/ pn
Abuja
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Abyssinia /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.i.ə/ /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.jə/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ə/ pn
Abessinien
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Abyssinian /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.i.ən/ /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.jən/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ən/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.ɪ.ən/ adj
abessinsk
(dated, usually, _, capitalized) Of or pertaining to Ethiopia or its inhabitants; Ethiopian. [First attested in the late 18th century.]

Accra /ə.ˈkɹɑ/ /ˈæk.ɹə/ pn
Accra
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Acehnese pn
atjehnesiska
A Malayo-Polynesian language spoken in Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia.

Achaean /əˈkiːən/ Achaeans n
akajer
An inhabitant or a resident of Achaea.

Achilles /əˈkɪliːz/ pn
Akilles Achilles
(Greek mythology) A mythical semidivine hero, the son of Peleus by the nereid Thetis, and prince of the Myrmidons, who features in the Iliad as a central character and the foremost warrior of the Achaean (Greek) camp.

Achilles heel /əˌkɪl.iːz ˈhiːl/ Achilles heels n
akilleshäl
A vulnerability in an otherwise strong situation.

Achilles tendon Achilles tendons n
akillessena hälsena
(anatomy) The strong tendon formed of the united tendons of the large muscles in the calf of the leg, and inserted into the bone of the heel.

Acropolis /əˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ pn
Akropolis
The Athenian Acropolis. (Compare acropolis.)

Acts of the Apostles pn
Apostlagärningarna
(biblical) The fifth book in the New Testament of the Bible.

Adam /ˈæ.dəm/ [ˈæɾm̩] [ˈæɾəm] Adams pn
Adam
(Abrahamic religions) The first man and the progenitor of the human race.
A en given name.

Adam and Eve pn
Adam och Eva
The first man and woman, respectively, according to the Book of Genesis.

Adam's apple Adam's apples n
adamsäpple
(anatomy) The lump in the throat, usually more noticeable in men than in women; the laryngeal prominence.
fjärilsgardenia
Any of species Tabernaemontana divaricata of fragrant houseplants, native to southeast Asia.

Addis Ababa /ˌædɪs ˈæbəbə/ pn
Addis Abeba
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Aden pn
Aden
Seaport and largest city of Yemen, which was the capital of the former South Yemen.

Adolph /-dɑlf/ /ˈeɪ.dɔlf/ /ˈæ.dɒlf/ /ˈæ.dɔlf/ Adolphs pn
Adolf
A en given name.

Adonis /əˈdoʊ.nɪs/ /əˈdɑn.ɪs/ /əˈdɒn.ɪs/ Adonides Adonises n
adonis
A beautiful man.

Adrian /ˈeɪ.dɹiː.ən/ pn
Adrian
A en given name.
(rare) A en given name (compare Adriana, Adrianna, Adrienne).

Adriatic Sea /eɪ.dɹiˈæt.ɪk/ pn
Adriatiska havet
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Advent pn
advent
(Christianity) The period or season of the Christian church year between Advent Sunday and Christmas.

Advent Sunday pn
adventssöndag
The fourth Sunday before Christmas Day, the start of Advent: 30 November (Saint Andrew's Day) or the nearest Sunday to it.

Advent calendar Advent calendars n
adventskalender julkalender
A calendar used to count down the days of Advent, having windows revealing a hidden picture or gift on each day.

Advent wreath Advent wreaths n
adventskrans
(Christianity) A usually evergreen wreath adorned with four (or sometimes five) candles, the first of which is lit on Advent Sunday, followed by the lighting of an additional candle on each subsequent Sunday.

Adventist more Adventist most Adventist adj
adventistisk
Relating to believers in the Second Advent of Jesus; relating to Adventism.
(short form) Relating to Seventh-day Adventism / the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Adygea /ɑːdɪˈɡeɪ.ə/ pn
Adygeiska republiken Adygejen
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Adyghe /ɑːdɪˈɡeɪ/ /ˈɑː.dɪ.ɡeɪ/ pn
adygeiska
A Northwest Caucasian language spoken in the Republic of Adygea, in the Russian Federation.

Aegean Sea /əˈdʒi.ən ˈsi/ pn
Egeiska havet
A sea in the northeastern part of the Mediterranean.

Aegidius pn
Aegidius
A en given name.

Aeneid /əˈniː.ɪd/ /ˈiː.ni.ɪd/ Aeneids pn
Aeneiden
A classic epic poem, written in Latin by Virgil in the 1st century BCE (between 29 and 19 BCE), that tells the legendary story of Aeneas fleeing Troy and settling in Italy as ancestor of the Romans.

Aeschylus /ˈɛ.skə.ləs/ /ˈɛs.kə.ləs/ pn
Aischylos
A Greek dramatic poet (525 BCE—456 BCE); Aeschylus was the earliest of the three greatest Greek tragedians.

Aesculapian snake Aesculapian snakes n
eskulapsnok
A European species of nonvenomous snake, Zamenis longissimus, syn. Coluber longissimus, associated with Aesculapius in Ancient Greek mythology.

Aesop /ˈiːsɒp/ pn
Aisopos
An ancient Greek author, famous for the fables ascribed to him.

Afar /ˈɑːfɑː(ɹ)/ pn
afar
A Cushitic language spoken in Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti.

Afghan /ˈæf(ˌ)ɡɑːn/ /ˈæfɡən/ /ˈæfˌɡæn/ adj
afghansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Afghanistan.

Afghan /ˈæf(ˌ)ɡɑːn/ /ˈæfɡən/ /ˈæfˌɡæn/ Afghans n
afghan afghanska
A person from Afghanistan.

Afghan /ˈæf(ˌ)ɡɑːn/ /ˈæfɡən/ /ˈæfˌɡæn/ pn
afghanska
Pashto, a language primarily spoken by Pashtun people in Afghanistan and northwestern Pakistan.

Afghan Hound /ˌæfɡæn ˈhau̯nd/ Afghan Hounds n
afghanhund afghan
A sighthound bred in Afghanistan to hunt hare and gazelle.

Afghanistan /æfˈɡæn.ɪˌstæn/ /æfˈɡæn.ɪˌstɑːn/ /æfˈɡɑːn.ɪˌstɑːn/ pn
Afghanistan
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Africa /ɛfrɨkə/ /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kə/ Africas pn
Afrika
The continent that is south of Europe, east of the Atlantic Ocean, west of the Indian Ocean and north of Antarctica.
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African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ more African most African adj
afrikansk afrikan
Of or pertaining to Africa.

African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ Africans n
afrikan afrikansk
A native of Africa; also one ethnologically belonging to an African race.

African blue tit African blue tits n
koboltmes
Cyanistes teneriffae, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

African buffalo African buffalos n
afrikansk buffel kafferbuffel
A large African bovid, Syncerus caffer.

African jacana African jacanas n
afrikansk jaçana
Actophilornis africanus, a wader in the family Jacanidae.

African wildcat African wildcats n
afrikansk vildkatt falbkatt
Felis silvestris lybica, a subspecies of Felis silvestris (wildcat).

African-American [ˈæfɹʷɪkən əˈmɛɹʷɪkən] more African-American most African-American adj
afroamerikansk
(US, broadly, proscribed, sometimes, offensive, of a person) Any American of black African descent.

African-American [ˈæfɹʷɪkən əˈmɛɹʷɪkən] African-Americans n
afroamerikan
A member of an ethnic group consisting of Americans of black African descent.

Africanization Africanizations n
afrikanisering
The act or process of Africanizing.

Africanize v
afrikanisera
(transitive, American spelling) To make African.

Afrikaans /ˌɑːfɹɪˈkɑːnz/ pn
afrikaans
A Germanic language descending from Dutch; the primary language of the descendants of Dutch and other European settlers, as well as many mixed-race (e.g. Rehoboth Basters) living in South Africa and in Namibia. Also, one of the eleven official languages of South Africa and until 1990 one of three official languages of Namibia.

Afrikaner /ˌæfɹɪˈkɑːnɚ/ Afrikaners n
afrikand
A member of an ethnic group of northwestern European ancestry and associated with southern Africa and the Afrikaans language.

Afro- /ˈæfɹoʊ-/ prefix
afro-
African

Afrophobia n
afrofobi
Fear, hate, or dislike of Africans and African descendants.

Agamemnon /ˌæɡəˈmɛmnɒn/ /ˌæɡəˈmɛmnən/ pn
Agamemnon
(Greek mythology) One of the most distinguished heroes of Greek mythology. He is the son of King Atreus of Mycenae and Queen Aerope and the brother of Menelaus. He is famous for rallying the Greeks in the Trojan War, yet infamous for the sacrifice of his daughter Iphigenia at the commencement of the war.

Agatha /ˈæɡəθə/ pn
Agda Agata
A en given name.

Age of Enlightenment pn
upplysningstid
(historical period) A period of time ranging from part of the 17th century through much of the 18th century, characterized particularly by the importance of logic and reason.

Aghori n
aghori
A tribe of Hindu ascetics who are or were thought to eat the flesh of corpses.

Agnes /ˈæɡ.nɪs/ pn
Agnes
A en given name.

Agnus Dei /ˌæɡnəs ˈdeɪ.i/ /ˌɑːnjus ˈdeɪ.i/ Agnus Dei Agnus Deis n
Agnus Dei gudslamm
(Roman Catholicism, heraldiccharge) A small model, picture, or heraldic representation of a lamb with a cross and sometimes a flag (usually white with a red cross).

Ahab /ˈeɪˌhæb/ pn
Ahab
A king of Israel, mentioned in the Bible.

Ahasuerus /əˈhæz.wə.ɹəs/ pn
Ahasveros
A king of Persia, later identified with Xerxes.

Ainu /ˈaɪnuː/ pn
ainu
The endangered language spoken by the Ainu ethnic group, generally considered a language isolate with no known relation to other languages.

Aion pn
Aion
A Hellenistic deity associated with time, the orb or circle encompassing the universe, and the zodiac.

Akaa pn
Ackas
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Akan pn
akan
The Niger-Congo language spoken by these people.
A group of languages spoken in Ghana.

Akkadian /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/ /əˈkɑ.di.ən/ adj
akkadisk
Of or pertaining to the Akkadian language of ancient Mesopotamia.

Akkadian /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/ /əˈkɑ.di.ən/ Akkadians n
akkadier
A Semitic inhabitant of the region of Mesopotamia near the city of Akkad.

Akkadian /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/ /əˈkɑ.di.ən/ pn
akkadiska
The now extinct Semitic language of ancient Mesopotamia, formerly used as an international language of diplomacy.

Al Jazeera /æl dʒəˈziːɹə/ pn
Al-Jazira
A group of satellite television channels from Qatar. Two channels broadcast news in English and in Arabic, with other children’s and sport channels in Arabic.

Alajärvi pn
Alajärvi
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Alan /ˈæl.ən/ Alans pn
Allan
A en given name.

Alander Alanders n
ålänning
A person from Aland.

Alaric Alarics pn
Alarik
A historic king of the Visigoths.
Alrik
(rare) A en given name.

Alaska /əˈlæs.kə/ pn
Alaska
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Alaska pollock Alaska pollock Alaska pollocks n
alaskasej Alaska pollock stillahavsbleka stillahavslyra
A semipelagic schooling fish, Gadus chalcogrammus (syn. Theragra chalcogramma), widely distributed in the North Pacific with largest concentrations found in the eastern Bering Sea.

Alaskan /əˈlæskən/ more Alaskan most Alaskan adj
alaskisk
Of or pertaining to Alaska, its people, or their culture.

Alaskan /əˈlæskən/ Alaskans n
alaskier
A native or resident of the state of Alaska in the United States of America.

Alavus pn
Alavo
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Alawite Alawites n
alawit

Alban pn
Alban
A en given name.

Albania /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ə/ /ɔːlˈbeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Albanien
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Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ adj
albansk albanska
Of, from, or pertaining to Albania, the Albanian people or the Albanian language.

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ Albanians n
albanska alban
(countable) A person from Albania or of Albanian descent.

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ pn
albanska albansk
The languages spoken by the Albanian people, primarily spoken in Albania and Kosovo. (ISO 639 language codes: sq/sqi/alb (Albanian), als (Tosk), aln (Gheg), aat (Arvanitika), aae (Arbëresh).)

Albanology pn
albanologi
The study of Albanian language, culture and history.

Albert /ˈæl.bɚt/ Alberts pn
Albert
A en given name.

Alberta /ˌælˈbɜː(ɹ).tə/ pn
Alberta
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A en given name, a feminine form of Albert.

Albin pn
Albin
A en given name.

Albion /ˈælbi.ən/ /ˈælbɪən/ pn
Albion
(now, poetic) England (or sometimes the British Isles).

Aldebaran /alˈdɛbəɹən/ pn
Aldebaran
(star) One of the brightest stars in the sky, now recognised to be a binary star in the constellation Taurus (alpha (α) Tauri); an orange giant, 68 light years from Earth. [from 14th c.]

Alekhine's Defence n
Aljechins försvar
(chess) A chess opening characterized by the moves e4 Nf6.

Alemannic /ˌæləˈmænɪk/ /ˌælɪˈmænɪk/ pn
alemanniska
A language or dialect group, belonging to the High German dialects, spoken in certain parts of South Germany, in Alsace (France), Vorarlberg (Austria), Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Aleut /əˈluːt/ /ˈæ.liːˌuːt/ /ˌæ.liːˈuːt/ adj
aleut- aleutisk
Of the Aleutian Islands, their inhabitants or their language.

Aleut /əˈluːt/ /ˈæ.liːˌuːt/ /ˌæ.liːˈuːt/ Aleuts n
aleutiska aleut
A member of the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska in the United States and of Kamchatka Krai in the Russia.

Aleut /əˈluːt/ /ˈæ.liːˌuːt/ /ˌæ.liːˈuːt/ pn
aleutiska
The language of the Aleutian Islands, related to Eskimo (Inupiaq and Yupik).

Aleutian Islands /ˌæliːˈuːʃən ˈɑɪlændz/ pn
Aleuterna
An archipelago of more than 300 small volcanic islands forming an island arc in the Northern Pacific Ocean, between Alaska and the Kamchatka Peninsula of Asia; part of the United States.

Alexander /ˌa.lɪɡˈzɑːn.də/ /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzæn.dɚ/ [ˌæ.lɪɡˈzeən.də] [ˌæ.lɪɡˈzeən.dɚ] Alexanders pn
Alexander
A en given name, most famously held by Alexander the Great.

Alexander the Great pn
Alexander den store
(356–323 BCE) A king (basileus) of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and conqueror of much of Asia.

Alexandra /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzæn.dɹə/ /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzɑn.dɹə/ /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzɑːn.dɹə/ [ˌæ.lɪɡˈzeən.dɹə] Alexandras pn
Alexandra
A en given name.

Alexandria /æləkˈzændɹi.ə/ /æləɡˈzændɹi.ə/ pn
Alexandria
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Alexandrian /æ.lɛksˈzæn.dɹi.ən/ /æl.ɛɡˈzæn.dɹiː.ən/ more Alexandrian most Alexandrian adj
alexandrinsk
Of or pertaining to Alexandria in Egypt.

Alexandroupoli pn
Alexandroupoli Alexandroupolis
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Alfonso /ælˈfɑnzoʊ/ pn
Alfons
A en given name.

Alfred /ˈælfɚd/ /ˈælfɹəd/ pn
Alfred
A en given name.

Alfvén Alfvéns pn
Alfvén
A surname from Swedish.

Algarve pn
Algarve
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Algeria /ælˈdʒɪəɹi.ə/ /ælˈdʒɪɹi.ə/ pn
Algeriet
(historical) French or Colonial Algeria, from 1830 to 1962
(historical) Ottoman Algeria, also the regency of Algiers or al-Jazā’ir in Arabic, from 1515 to 1830
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The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, since 1962

Algerian /ælˈd͡ʒɪɹi.ən/ more Algerian most Algerian adj
algerisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Algeria or the Algerian people.

Algerian /ælˈd͡ʒɪɹi.ən/ Algerians n
algerier algeriska
A person from Algeria or of Algerian descent.

Algherese pn
algheres
The dialect of the Catalan language spoken in the Italian city of Alghero, in Sardinia.

Algiers /ælˈdʒɪə(ɹ)z/ /ælˈd͡ʒiɹz/ pn
Alger
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Algonquian /ælˈɡɑːŋk(w)i.ən/ /ælˈɡɒŋk(w)i.ən/ adj
algonkinsk
Relating to a group of North American languages.

Alice /ˈæl.ɪs/ pn
Alice
A en given name popular in England since the Middle Ages.

All Blacks pn
All Blacks
the national rugby union representative team of New Zealand

All Saints' Day pn
allhelgonadagen
(Christianity) In Christian tradition, the annual feast day celebrating the life of all saints, taking place on the first day of November, or (in the Greek church) on the first Sunday after Pentecost.

All Souls' Day pn
alla själars dag
(Christianity) An annual feast day celebrating the faithful departed on the second day of November, immediately following All Saints' Day.

Allah /əˈlɑː/ /ˈæ.lə/ /ˈɑːlɑː/ /ˈɑːlə/ /ˌɑːˈlɑː/ Allahs pn
Allah
God, in Islamic or Arabic contexts

Allahu akbar /əˌlɑːhuː ˈakbɑː/ /ˌaləhuː ˈakbɑː/ interjection
Allah akbar Allahu akbar
(Islam) "God is most great"; the Muslim takbir, or liturgical proclamation, used to accept sovereignty of God and as a common form of thanksgiving. [from 17th c.]

Allen key /ˈælən kiː/ Allen keys n
insexnyckel
(UK) A hex head wrench.

Alma pn
Alma
A en given name, popular in the 19th century.

Almaty pn
Almaty
The largest city in and former (until 1998) capital of Kazakhstan, formerly known as Alma-Ata.

Alpha Centauri pn
Alfa Centauri
(star) The brightest star in the southern constellation of Centaurus. It is actually a binary star with Proxima Centauri as a third component.

Alpine /ˈæl.paɪn/ /ˈæl.pɪn/ more Alpine most Alpine adj
alpin
Relating to the Alps, a mountain range in Western and Central Europe.

Alps /ælps/ pn
Alperna
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Alsace /ælˈseɪs/ /ælˈsæs/ /ˈæl.seɪs/ /ˈæl.sæs/ pn
Elsass Alsace
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Alsace-Lorraine pn
Alsace-Lothringen
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Altai Republic pn
Altajrepubliken
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Altair /ˈæltaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔːltaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔːltɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌɑltaɪˈɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Altair
(star) The brightest star in the constellation Aquila; Alpha (α) Aquilae. It is the twelfth brightest star in the sky, and forms one corner of the Summer Triangle.

Alvin /ˈælvɪn/ pn
Alvin
A en given name.

Alvina pn
Alvina
A en given name.

Alzheimer's disease /ˈæl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɑːl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːlzhaɪmə(ɹ)z/ n
Alzheimers sjukdom
(neurology, disease) A disorder involving loss of mental functions resulting from brain tissue changes; senile dementia of the Alzheimer's type.

Amanda /əˈmændə/ [əˈmɛəndə] pn
Amanda
A en given name.

Amazon /-ɒn/ /ˈæm.ə.zɔn/ /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑn/ /ˈɛm.ə.zɔn/ Amazons n
amason
(Greek mythology) A member of a mythical race of female warriors inhabiting the Black Sea area.

Amazon /-ɒn/ /ˈæm.ə.zɔn/ /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑn/ /ˈɛm.ə.zɔn/ pn
Amazonfloden
(sometimes, attributive) A region including much of this river; specifically, the region of the Amazon Rainforest, or of the Amazon River Basin.

Amazonas pn
Amazonas
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Amelia /əˈmiːli.ə/ /əˈmiːljə/ pn
Amalia
A en given name

American /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən/ /əˈmɝ.ə.kən/ more American most American adj
amerikansk amerikan
Of, from, or pertaining to the United States of America, its people, or its culture.
(archaic) Synonym of American Indian and Native American, of, from, or pertaining to the indigenous inhabitants of the Americas.

American /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən/ /əˈmɝ.ə.kən/ Americans n
amerikan amerikanare
(archaic) Synonym of American Indian or Native American, an indigenous inhabitant of the Americas. [from 16th c.]
amerikan amerikanare jänkare
A citizen or inhabitant of the United States of America.

American Dream n
amerikanska drömmen
(idiomatic) A philosophy that with perseverance, courage and determination, anyone can prosper and achieve success.

American English pn
amerikansk engelska amerikanska
The form of the English language that is chiefly used in the United States, contrasted with British English or Canadian English and that of other places.

American Samoa /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən səˈmoʊ.ə/ /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən səˈməʊ.ə/ pn
Amerikanska Samoa
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American badger American badgers n
nordamerikansk grävling
Taxidea taxus, a species of badger native to North America.

American bison /əˈmɛɹɪkən ˈbaɪ̯sən/ American bison American bisons n
amerikansk bison bison bisonoxe
A bovine mammal, a species of bison, Bison bison.

American bittern American bitterns n
amerikansk rördrom
A medium-sized bittern most commonly found in North America, Botaurus lentiginosus, known for its resounding calls.

American black duck American black ducks n
svartand
Anas rubripes, a large dabbling duck in the family Anatidae.

American cliff swallow American cliff swallows n
stensvala
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota, a member of the passerine bird family Hirundinidae.

American cocker spaniel American cocker spaniels n
Amerikansk cockerspaniel
A sporting dog of a breed ranging between 18 and 30 lbs., originally bred in Britain as the English cocker spaniel for the sport of cocking, or bird hunting. Breed divided by colors: black, sable, parti, tri, and ASCOB.

American football n
amerikansk fotboll
A game similar to rugby football played on a field of 100 yards long and 53 1/3 yards wide (with two 10 yard-long endzones) in which two teams of 11 players attempt to get an ovoid ball into each other's territory.

American foulbrood n
amerikansk yngelröta
A highly contagious and destructive disease of bees caused by the spore-forming bacterium Paenibacillus larvae.

American ginseng American ginsengs n
amerikansk ginseng
Panax quinquefolius, source of an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic.

American golden plover American golden plovers n
amerikansk tundrapipare
A medium-sized, migratory plover of the Americas, Pluvialis dominica.

American robin American robins n
vandringstrast
A New World passerine bird; Turdus migratorius.

American tree sparrow American tree sparrows n
tundrasparv
Spizelloides arborea, a passerine bird in the passerine family Passerellidae.

American wigeon American wigeons n
amerikansk bläsand
A species of duck, Anas americana.

American woodcock American woodcocks n
amerikansk morkulla
A North American shorebird, Scolopax minor

Americanisation Americanisations n
amerikanisering
(British spelling) The process of Americanising.

Americanism Americanisms n
amerikanism
A word, phrase or linguistic feature originating from or specific to American English usage.
A preference for the United States and the ideas it represents.

Americanize v
amerikanisera
(US, Canada) To render American; to adapt to the custom, culture, or style of the United States of America.

Americas /əˈmɛɹəkəz/ pn
Amerika
North America and South America taken together; that is, North America, Central America, and South America taken together.

Amharic /æmˈhæɹɪk/ pn
amhariska
A Semitic language spoken in Ethiopia.

Amish /ˈeɪ.mɪʃ/ /ˈæ.mɪʃ/ /ˈɑː.mɪʃ/ n
amishfolket
A strict Anabaptist sect living mainly in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana.

Amman /ɑːˈmɑːn/ /əˈmɑːn/ pn
Amman
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Amos /ˈeɪ.məs/ pn
Amos
A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.

Amsterdam /ˈæmstəɹˌdæm/ /ˌæmstəˈdæm/ pn
Amsterdam
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Amur pn
Amur
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Amur falcon Amur falcons n
amurfalk
Falco amurensis, a small raptor of the falcon family.

Anabaptist Anabaptists n
vederdöpare
A member of a radical wing of Christians during the Protestant Reformation, with a tenet of adult baptism.

Anatolia /ˌænəˈtəʊli.ə/ Anatolias pn
Anatolien
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Ancient Greece pn
antikens Grekland
The civilization that flourished around the Mediterranean Sea from the 3rd millennium to the 1st century BCE (including the first two European civilizations, Minoan and Mycenaean), known as the cradle of Western civilization.

Ancient Greek pn
klassisk grekiska antik grekiska gammalgrekiska
Any of the various forms of the Greek language of classical antiquity, particularly the classical Attic dialect used in Athenian literature.

Ancient Rome pn
antikens Rom
The civilization associated with Rome from the 9th century BCE to the 5th century C.E. and the Roman Empire centered on it.

Andalusia /ˌændəluːˈsiːə/ /ˌændəˈluːsi.ə/ /ˌændəˈluːzi.ə/ /ˌændəˈluːʃə/ /ˌændəˈluːʒə/ pn
Andalusien
The most populated and second largest of the seventeen autonomous communities that constitute Spain, whose capital is Seville.

Andalusian Andalusians n
andalusier
Someone from Andalusia.

Andaman Sea pn
Andamansjön
Part of the Indian Ocean, to the southeast of the Bay of Bengal, south of Burma (Myanmar), west of Thailand, north-west of the Malay Peninsula, north of Sumatra, and east of the Andaman Islands.

Andean /ænˈdiː.ən/ /ˈæn.di.ən/ adj
andinsk
Of or pertaining to the Andes mountains in South America.

Andean flamingo Andean flamingos n
andinsk flamingo
A species of flamingo, Phoenicopterus andinus, native to the Andes of Chile

Anderson /ˈæn.dɚ.sən/ Andersons pn
Andersson
(countable) A Scottish surname originating as a patronymic.

Andes /ˈæn.diːz/ pn
Anderna
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Andorra /ænˈdoɹ.ə/ /ænˈdɔː.ɹə/ [ænˈdo̞ɹ.ə] pn
Andorra
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Andorra la Vella /ænˈdɔː.ɹə lə ˈveɪl.jə/ /ˈveɪ.ə/ /ˈvɛl.jə/ pn
Andorra la Vella
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Andorran /ænˈdɔːɹən/ adj
andorransk
Of, from, or pertaining to Andorra, the Andorran people.

Andorran /ænˈdɔːɹən/ Andorrans n
andorran andorranska
A person from Andorra or of Andorran descent.

Andrew /ˈæn.dɹuː/ [ˈeᵊnˌd̠ɹ̠˔ʷʊ̈u] [ˈænˌd̠ɹ̠ʷ˔ʊ̈u] Andrews pn
Anders Andreas
(countable) A en given name.
Andreas Anders
The first Apostle in the New Testament.

Android pn
Android
(computing, mobile phones) A mobile operating system currently developed by Google.

Andøya pn
Andøya
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Angela /ˈænd͡ʒələ/ pn
Angela
A en given name.

Angelica pn
Angelica
A en given name.

Angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ Angles n
angler
(historical) A member of a Germanic tribe first mentioned by Tacitus, one of several which invaded Britain and merged to become the Anglo-Saxons; an Anglian.

Anglican /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.kən/ more Anglican most Anglican adj
anglikansk
Relating to the Church of England, or one of several related churches, such as those in the Anglican Communion.

Anglican /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.kən/ Anglicans n
anglikan
a member of an Anglican church

Anglican Communion pn
anglikanska kyrkogemenskapen
A worldwide network of Churches that are are in communion with the Church of England as represented by the Archbishop of Canterbury

Anglicanism Anglicanisms n
anglikanism
The beliefs and practices of the Anglican Church.

Anglo-Egyptian Sudan /ˌæŋɡləʊ ɪˌdʒɪpʃən suːˈdɑːn/ pn
Anglo-egyptiska Sudan
Sudan, during the time when it was ruled jointly by Egypt and the United Kingdom, from 1899 until Sudan became independent in 1956.

Anglo-Norman /æŋ.ɡloʊ.nɔːɹ.mən/ /æŋ.ɡləʊ.nɔː.mən/ pn
anglonormandiska
The Old French dialect spoken in England by the ruling classes after the Norman Conquest, or the form of this dialect used in English law until the 17th century.

Anglo-Saxon /ˌæŋ.ɡloʊˈsæk.sən/ /ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈsæk.sən/ more Anglo-Saxon most Anglo-Saxon adj
anglosaxisk
Related to the Anglo-Saxon peoples or language.
Related to nations which speak primarily English and are influenced by English culture and customs; especially Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States.

Anglo-Saxon /ˌæŋ.ɡloʊˈsæk.sən/ /ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈsæk.sən/ Anglo-Saxons n
anglosaxare angelsaxare
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England during the early fifth century.
anglosaxare
(US) A person of English ethnic descent.

Anglophile Anglophiles n
anglofil
A person who loves or admires the country, culture or people of England. [from the 19th c.]

Anglophone /ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊn/ adj
engelskspråkig
English-speaking

Anglophone /ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊn/ Anglophones n
engelsktalare
One who speaks English.

Anglosphere /ˈæŋ.ɡləˌsfɪɹ/ pn
Anglosfären den engelsktalande världen
The totality of Anglophone countries, the geographical or cultural realm of native English-speakers.

Angola /æŋˈɡoʊlə/ /æŋˈɡəʊlə/ Angolas n
Angola
Synonym of angora (cat).

Anguilla /æŋˈɡwɪ.lə/ pn
Anguilla
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Anguillan /æŋˈɡwɪlən/ adj
anguillansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Anguillan or the Anguillan people.

Anhui /ɑːnˈhweɪ/ pn
Anhui Anhwei
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Ankara /ˈæŋ.kə.ɹə/ pn
Ankara
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Ann /eən/ /æn/ pn
Anna
A en given name.

Anna /ˈænə/ [ˈeənə] Annas pn
Hanna
A prophetess in the New Testament.

Annamite /ˌæn.əˈmaɪt/ Annamites n
annamit
Inhabitant or resident of Annam.

Annas pn
Hannas
(biblical) A Jewish high priest known for having four sons and a son-in-law (Caiaphas) succeed him in his lifetime; and for cooperating with Caiaphas to have Jesus Christ crucified.

Anno Domini adv
efter Kristus
In the year of our Lord (often abbreviated A.D. or AD).

Annunciation /əˌnʌnsɪˈeɪ̯ʃn̩/ pn
Jungfru Marie bebådelsedag
(Christianity) The announcement by the archangel Gabriel to Mary that she would give birth to a son, namely Jesus. Celebrated on 25th March.

Ant pn
Myran Myrorna
The 27th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Antarctic /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ænˈtɑː(k)tɪk/ more Antarctic most Antarctic adj
antarktisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Antarctica and the south polar regions.

Antarctic Circle pn
södra polcirkeln
(geography) The line which marks approximately the northernmost place in the Southern Hemisphere where the sun does not set on the summer solstice and does not rise on the winter solstice.

Antarctic Peninsula pn
Antarktiska halvön
The northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica.

Antarctica /enˈtɐːktɪkə/ /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪkə/ /ˌænˈtɑː(k)tɪkə/ /ˌænˈɑːtɪkə/ [æˈɾ̃ɑɹɾɪkə] pn
Antarktis
The southernmost continent, south of the Southern Ocean, containing the South Pole.

Antares pn
Antares
(star) Alpha Scorpii (α Sco), the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius. It is a M type red giant, and is a binary with a B type companion visible in greenish.

Anthony /ˈæn.tə.ni/ /ˈæn.θə.ni/ pn
Anton
A en given name, in regular use since the Middle Ages.

Anthropocene /ænˈθɹɑp.əˌsin/ /ˈæn.θɹə.pəˌsin/ /ˈæn.θɹə.pəˌsiːn/ pn
antropocen
(geology) The proposed current geological epoch, in which the effect of human activities on the global environment have disrupted the natural variability of the Holocene. [from 1960s]

Antichrist pn
antikrist
(Christianity, Islam) The false messiah who, under direct control of the Devil, will lead the abomination in the end times.

Antifa /ænˈtiːfə/ /ˈæntifɑː/ pn
AFA Antifascistisk aktion
(politics) A decentralized, radical political movement that opposes fascism.

Antigone /ænˈtɪ.ɡə.ni/ pn
Antigone
(Greek mythology) the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta in fiction and mythology

Antigua and Barbuda /ænˌti.ɡ(w)ə ənd bɑɹˈbju.də/ /ænˌtiː.ɡə ən(d) bɑːˈbjuː.də/ pn
Antigua och Barbuda
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Antiguan /ænˈtiːɡən/ more Antiguan most Antiguan adj
antiguansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Antigua, or the Antiguan people.

Antiguan /ænˈtiːɡən/ Antiguans n
antiguan antiguanska
A person from Antigua in Antigua and Barbuda, or of Antiguan descent.

Antilles /ænˈtɪl.iːz/ pn
Antillerna
The islands of the West Indies, bounded to the north by (and including) the islands of Cuba, Hispaniola and Puerto Rico, in the Caribbean Sea.

Antiquity pn
antiken
The period of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.

Antonia /ænˈtəʊni.ə/ /ænˈtəʊnjə/ pn
Antonia
A en given name.

Antwerp /ˈæn.twɝp/ pn
Antwerpen
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Anubis pn
Anubis
(Egyptian mythology) In the mythology of ancient Egypt, the god of the dead and tombs, commonly depicted with the head of a jackal.

Anya pn
Anja
A en given name of modern usage.

Apennines /ˈæpənaɪnz/ pn
Apenninerna
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Aphrodite /æfɹoʊˈdaɪti/ /æfɹəˈdaɪti/ pn
Afrodite
(Greek god) The goddess of beauty and love, born when Cronus castrated his father, Uranus, and threw his genitalia into the sea. Her Roman counterpart is Venus.

Apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ Apocalypses pn
apokalyps Uppenbarelseboken
(countable, biblical) The written account of a revelation of hidden things given by God to a chosen prophet.
Uppenbarelseboken
(Christianity) Revelation (last book of the Bible, composed of twenty-two chapters, which narrates the end of times)

Apostle Apostles n
apostel
(Christianity) Any of the group of twelve disciples chosen by Jesus to preach and spread the Gospel.

Appalachians /ˌæ.pəˈleɪ.tʃənz/ /ˌæ.pəˈleɪ.ʃənz/ /ˌæ.pəˈlæ.tʃənz/ pn
Appalacherna
A range of mountains in eastern North America, running northeast from Alabama in the United States to Newfoundland in Canada, variously including or excluding the Adirondack Mountains in northern New York.

April /ˈeɪ.pɹaɪl/ /ˈeɪ.pɹəl/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪl/ Aprils pn
april
The fourth month of the Gregorian calendar, following March and preceding May. Abbreviation: Apr or Apr.

April Fools' Day April Fools' Days n
första april
The first day in April, when tricks and practical jokes are traditionally played

April fool April fools n
aprilskämt
A practical joke played on April Fools' Day.

Apuleius /ˌæpjuˈli.əs/ pn
Apuleius
An author in the Roman Empire, Lucius Apuleius Madaurensis.

Apulia pn
Apulien
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Aquarius /əˈkwɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /əˈkwɛɚ.i.əs/ pn
Vattumannen
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac, supposedly shaped like a water carrier.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the water carrier, ruled by Uranus covering January 20 – February 18 (tropical astrology) or February 15 – March 14 (sidereal astrology).

Aquitaine /ˈækwɪteɪn/ /ˌækwɪˈteɪn/ pn
Akvitanien
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Arab /ˈeɪ.ɹæb/ /ˈæɹ.əb/ /ˈɛɹ.əb/ adj
arabisk arab-
Of or pertaining to Arabs and their nations.

Arab /ˈeɪ.ɹæb/ /ˈæɹ.əb/ /ˈɛɹ.əb/ Arabs n
arab arabiska
A Semitic person, whose forebears were from the Arabian Peninsula
arab arabhäst
An Arabian horse.

Arab Republic of Egypt pn
Arabrepubliken Egypten
The official name of the country of Egypt.

Arab Spring pn
arabiska våren
The pro-democracy movement spreading across North Africa and the Middle East from 2010 to 2012.

Arabia /əˈɹeɪbiə/ pn
Arabien
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Arabian /əˈɹeɪ.bi.ən/ more Arabian most Arabian adj
arabisk
Related to Arabia.

Arabian /əˈɹeɪ.bi.ən/ Arabians n
arab
A native of Arabia.
An Arabian horse.

Arabian Peninsula pn
Arabiska halvön
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Arabian Sea pn
Arabiska havet
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Arabian horse Arabian horses n
arabisk häst arabiskt fullblod
A breed of horse that originated on the Arabian Peninsula characterised by a refined, wedge-shaped head, broad forehead, large eyes, large nostrils and small muzzle.

Arabian oryx Arabian oryx Arabian oryxes n
arabisk oryx
An oryx of species Oryx leucoryx.

Arabic /ˈæ.ɹə.bɪk/ /ˈæɹ.ə.bɪk/ /ˈɛɹ.ə.bɪk/ adj
arabisk arabiska
Of, from, or pertaining to Arab countries or cultural behaviour (see also Arab as an adjective).

Arabic /ˈæ.ɹə.bɪk/ /ˈæɹ.ə.bɪk/ /ˈɛɹ.ə.bɪk/ pn
arabiska arabisk
The Aramaic-derived alphabet used to write the Arabic, Persian, Pashto, Urdu, and Uyghur languages, among others.

Arabic numeral Arabic numerals n
arabisk siffra
(arithmetic) Any of the ten symbols 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 used to represent numbers.

Arabisation Arabisations n
arabisering
the process of Arabising

Arabize v
arabisera
(transitive) To make Arab; to give Arab traits to.

Arabocentric more Arabocentric most Arabocentric adj
arabocentrisk
Emphasizing the Arabs, their culture or what is in their language.

Arabophone adj
arabisktalande

Arafura Sea pn
Arafurasjön
A sea lying directly north of Arnhem Land and south of West Papua.

Aragon /ˈæɹəɡən/ /ˈɛɹəɡɑn/ pn
Aragonien
A river in this part of Spain.

Aragonese /ˌærəɡɒˈniːz/ Aragonese n
aragonier
A person from Aragon.

Aragonese /ˌærəɡɒˈniːz/ pn
aragonska
The language of Aragon, nowadays only spoken as a mother tongue by a few thousand people in some valleys of the Pyrenees.

Aral Sea /ˈɑːɹəl siː/ pn
Aralsjön
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Aramaic /ˌæ.ɹə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ adj
arameisk arameiska
Referring to the Aramaic language, alphabet, culture or poetry.

Aramaic /ˌæ.ɹə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ pn
arameiska
The language of the Aramaeans from the tenth century BC: often called Old Aramaic.

Aranese pn
aranesiska
Gascon Occitan dialect spoken in Val d'Aran, a small area in northern Catalonia.

Ararat /ˈæɹəˌɹæt/ pn
Ararat
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Arawak adj
arawak arawakindian
Pertaining to the Arawak peoples

Arbëresh /ˌɑːbəˈɹɛʃ/ pn
arberesjiska
The form of the Albanian language spoken by the Arbëreshë people in southern Italy.

Arcadia /ɑɹˈkeɪ.di.ə/ /ɑːˈkeɪ.dɪ.ə/ Arcadias n
Arkadien
(figurative) An ideal region of rural and idyllic contentment; a pastoral utopia.

Archaean /ɑɹˈkiːən/ /ɑːˈkiːən/ adj
arkeisk
(geology) Of, or relating to the geologic eon from about 3,800 to 2,500 million years ago; comprises the Eoarchean, Paleoarchean, Mesoarchean and Neoarchean eras; marked by an atmosphere with little oxygen, the formation of the first continents and oceans and the emergence of simple life.

Archaean /ɑɹˈkiːən/ /ɑːˈkiːən/ pn
arkeikum
(geology) The eon from 2,500 Ma to 4,000 Ma.

Arctic /ˈɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ˈɑː(k)tɪk/ adj
arktisk
(geography) Pertaining to the northern polar region of the planet, characterised by extreme cold and an icy landscape. [from 16th c.]
Extremely cold, snowy, or having other properties of extreme winter associated with the Arctic. [from 16th c.]

Arctic /ˈɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ˈɑː(k)tɪk/ pn
Arktis
(geography) The region of the Earth above the Arctic Circle, containing the North Pole. [from 17th c.]

Arctic Circle pn
norra polcirkeln
The parallel of latitude that runs 66° 33′ 39″ north of the Equator, which marks approximately the southernmost place in the Northern Hemisphere where the sun does not set on the summer solstice and does not rise on the winter solstice.

Arctic Ocean pn
Norra ishavet Arktiska havet Arktiska oceanen
The smallest of the five oceans of the Earth, on and around the North Pole, bordered by the three continents of Asia, Europe and North America.

Arctic cod Arctic cod Arctic cods n
istorsk
A gadiform fish of northeast Atlantic (Arctogadus glacialis).

Arctic skua Arctic skuas n
kustlabb
A seabird (Stercorarius parasiticus), of the skua family (Stercorariidae)

Arctic warbler Arctic warblers n
nordsångare
Phylloscopus borealis, a widespread leaf warbler in birch or mixed birch forest near water throughout its breeding range in Fennoscandia and northern Asia

Ardennes pn
Ardennerna
A placename
A range of hills in the Ardennes-Eiffel mountainous range
Ellipsis of Ardennes Forest / Ardenne Forest / Forest of Ardennes.
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Ares /ˈeəɹiːz/ pn
Ares
(Greek god) The Greek god of war, considered equivalent to the Roman Mars and usually described as a son of Zeus and Hera, companion of Eris and Enyo, and by Aphrodite father of Deimos and Phobos.

Argentina /ˌɑɹ.d͡ʒən.ˈti.nə/ /ˌɑː.d͡ʒən.ˈtiː.nə/ pn
Argentina
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Argentine /ˈɑː.dʒən.taɪn/ /ˈɑː.dʒən.tiːn/ adj
argentinsk
Of, from, or pertaining to Argentina or its people.

Argentine /ˈɑː.dʒən.taɪn/ /ˈɑː.dʒən.tiːn/ Argentines n
argentinare
A citizen or descendant abroad of Argentina.
(dance) Short for Argentine tango.

Argentine Republic pn
Republiken Argentina
The official name of Argentina.

Argo Navis pn
Skeppet Argo
(constellation) : A former constellation of the southern sky, said to represent the mythical ship Argo. In 1763, it was divided into the three new constellations: Carina (keel), Puppis (stern), and Vela (sail).

Argonaut /ˈɑːrɡənɔːt/ pn
argonaut
(Greek mythology) One of the members of the Argo who sailed with Jason in search of the Golden Fleece.

Ariadne /ˈæ.ɹiˌæd.ni/ /ˌæ.ɹiˈæd.ni/ Ariadnes pn
Ariadne
(Greek mythology) The daughter of King Minos of Crete and his queen, Pasiphae.

Arian /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ adj
ariansk
(Christianity) Of or pertaining to Arius or Arianism.

Arianism /ˈɛəɹɪənɪzəm/ n
arianism
(Christianity) A Christological doctrine, condemned as heretical by the Council of Nicaea, which holds that Jesus was created by God, rather than being God himself.

Aries /ˈɛə.ɹiːz/ /ˈɛɚ.iz/ pn
Väduren
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a ram.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the ram, ruled by Mars and covering March 20 – April 20 (tropical astrology) or April 15 – May 15 (sidereal astrology).

Aristophanes /æɹɪsˈtɒfəniːz/ /ɛɹɪsˈtɑfəniz/ pn
Aristofanes
An Ancient Greek male name, most famously borne by a playwright who lived from circa 446 BC to circa 386 BC.

Aristotelian /ˌæɹɪstəˈtiːliən/ adj
aristotelisk
Of or pertaining to Aristotle, or his philosophy, logic, or followers.

Aristotle /ˈæɹɪˌstɑtəl/ /ˈæɹɪˌstɒtəl/ /ˈɛɹɪˌstɑtəl/ [ˈæɹɪˌstɑɾɫ̩] [ˈæɹɪˌstɒtᵊɫ̩] [ˈɛɹɪˌstɑɾɫ̩] pn
Aristoteles
An ancient Greek philosopher, logician, and scientist (382–322 BCE), student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great.

Ark of the Covenant pn
förbundsark
(Judaism, Christianity, Islam) The sacred container, a gold-plated wooden chest, of the two tablets of law (the Ten Commandments) given to Moses by the Hebrew God.

Arkhangelsk pn
Archangelsk
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Armageddon /-ˈɡɛ.dən/ /ˌɑɹ.məˈɡɛ.dn̩/ /ˌɑː(ɹ).məˈɡɛ.dn̩/ pn
Harmagedon harmageddon
(Christianity, Islam) Mount Megiddo, the site of a prophesied final battle between the forces of good and evil.

Armenia /ɑɹˈmi.ni.ə/ /ɑːˈmiː.ni.ə/ pn
Armenien
(historical) Ancient kingdom in the Armenian Highland southeast of Black Sea and southwest of Caspian Sea; area now divided between Turkey, Republic of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Iran.

Armenian /ɑɹˈmini.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ adj
armenisk armeniska
Of, from, or pertaining to Armenia, the Armenian people, the Armenian language, or the Armenian alphabet.

Armenian /ɑɹˈmini.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ Armenians n
armenier armeniska
(countable) A person from Armenia or of Armenian descent.

Armenian /ɑɹˈmini.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ pn
armeniska armenisk
(uncountable) A branch of Indo-European languages, which includes the various stages of the Armenian language.

Armenian cucumber Armenian cucumbers n
armenisk gurka
Cucumis melo var. flexuosus, a long, slender variety of muskmelon which resembles a cucumber in taste and inner appearance.

Arminianism n
arminianism
(Christianity) A school of thought within Protestantism based on the theological ideas of Jacobus Arminius.

Arnamagnæan adj
arnamagneansk
of or pertaining to Árni Magnússon or his work or dedicated to him

Arne Arnes pn
Arne
A en given name occasionally used in English.

Arnhem Land /ˈaːnəm lænd/ pn
Arnhem Land
An area of 97,000 sq. km in the north-eastern corner of the Northern Territory, Australia, controlled by the Northern Land Council, inhabited by local Aboriginals.

Arnold /ˈɑɹnəld/ pn
Arnold
A en given name brought to England by Normans.

Aromanian /æɹoʊˈmeɪniən/ /æɹəʊˈmeɪnɪən/ pn
arumänska
An endangered Eastern Romance language spoken mainly in Greece, but also in Albania, North Macedonia, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia and relatively intelligible with Romanian and Megleno-Romanian.

Artemis /ˈɑɹtəmɪs/ pn
Artemis
(Greek god) The Greek goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and wilderness; the daughter of Leto and Zeus; the sister of Apollo. (Compare Diana.)

Arthur /ˈɑɹθɚ/ /ˈɑːɹtəɹ/ /ˈɑːθə(ɹ)/ pn
Artur
A en given name.

Aruba /əˈɹuː.bə/ pn
Aruba
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Aruban adj
arubansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Aruba, the Aruban people or the Aruban language.

Aruban Arubans n
aruban arubanska
A person from Aruba or of Aruban descent.

Aruküla pn
Aruküla
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Arvanitika /ˌɑːvəˈnɪtɪkə/ pn
arbëroriska arvanitiska
An archaic form of the Albanian language spoken by a linguistic minority in Greece.

Arvid pn
Arvid
(rare) A en given name.

Aryan /ˈɑɹi.ən/ /ˈɑɹjən/ /ˈɑːjən/ /ˈɑːɹi.ən/ /ˈɛəjən/ /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ /ˈɛɹi.ən/ /ˈɛɹjən/ more Aryan most Aryan adj
arisk
Pertaining, in racial theories, to the (alleged) Aryan master race.
(neo-Nazi or white supremacist ideology, informal) Pertaining to the Caucasian ethnicity.
(US, informal, euphemistic) Pertaining to Caucasian racists or their organisations, theories, etc.
arisk indoeuropeisk
Of or pertaining to Indo-Iranian peoples, cultures, and languages.
(dated) Of or pertaining to Indo-European peoples, cultures and languages.

Aryan /ˈɑɹi.ən/ /ˈɑɹjən/ /ˈɑːjən/ /ˈɑːɹi.ən/ /ˈɛəjən/ /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ /ˈɛɹi.ən/ /ˈɛɹjən/ Aryans n
arier
(theosophy, Germanic, _, mysticism, Nazism) A member of an alleged master race with no fixed definition, comprising people of Germanic descent (in the narrowest sense), or all non-Jewish Caucasians (in the broadest sense)
(Nazi, _, or, _, white supremacist ideology, informal) A person of Caucasian (white / European) ethnicity; a white non-Jew.
(dated) An Indo-European, a Proto-Indo-European.
(dated) An Indo-Iranian.

Asatru pn
asatro
A neopagan religion, reconstructed from old Norse religion, which honors the Æsir and/or other Norse gods and spirits.

Ascanius /æˈskeɪni.əs/ pn
Ascanius
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A legendary king of Alba Longa, and the son of the Trojan hero Aeneas.

Ascension Day pn
Kristi himmelsfärdsdag Helgetorsdag
The fortieth day of Easter, that is the Thursday 39 days after Easter.

Asclepius /æsˈkliːpi.əs/ /əˈskliːpi.əs/ pn
Asklepios
(Greek god) A Greek mythological deity, the god of doctors, medicine and healing; a son of Apollo and the Thessalian princess Coronis, husband to the goddess Epione and father of the Asclepiades; identified with the Roman god Aesculapius.

Asgard /ˈæsˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈæzˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈɑsˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈɑzˌɡɑɹd/ pn
Asgård
(Norse mythology) The realm of the Æsir gods.

Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesdays n
askonsdag
(Christianity) The Wednesday 46 days before Easter in a given year, (Catholicism) traditionally observed as the beginning of Lent and a day of strict abstention from certain foods and pleasures.

Asher /ˈæ.ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.ʃɚ/ pn
Aser
(biblical) Eighth son of Jacob, by his wife's handmaid Zilpah.

Ashgabat pn
Asjchabad
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Ashkenazi /ˌæʃkɪnəˈziː/ /ˌæʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ /ˌɑːʃkɪnəˈziː/ /ˌɑːʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ more Ashkenazi most Ashkenazi adj
ashkenazisk
Of or relating to Jews of Central European, particularly of German and Polish origin, and their traditions, customs, and rituals.

Ashkenazi /ˌæʃkɪnəˈziː/ /ˌæʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ /ˌɑːʃkɪnəˈziː/ /ˌɑːʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ Ashkenazim Ashkenazis n
askenas ashkenaz ashkenazisk jude
An Ashkenazi Jew.

Asia /ˈeɪ.ʃja/ /ˈeɪ.ʃə/ /ˈeɪ.ʒə/ /ˈeː.ʃja/ Asias pn
Asien
A continent located east of Europe (typically delimited by the Urals), west of the Pacific Ocean, north of Oceania and south of the Arctic Ocean.

Asia Minor pn
Mindre Asien
A large peninsula, mostly coterminous with Anatolia, between the Mediterranean Sea, the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea; it makes up the Asian part of Turkey.

Asian /ˈeɪʃən/ /ˈeɪʒən/ adj
asiatisk
Of, relating to or from Asia.

Asian /ˈeɪʃən/ /ˈeɪʒən/ Asians n
asiat
(UK, Ireland, South Africa) A person from or with ancestry in South Asia.
(US, Canada, Australia, NZ, also International English on the Internet) A person from or with ancestry in East or Southeast Asia, occasionally South Asia.
asiat indier
A person from the continent of Asia, or a descendant thereof - especially:

Asian brown flycatcher Asian brown flycatchers n
glasögonflugsnappare
Muscicapa dauurica, an Asian flycatcher.

Asian desert warbler Asian desert warblers n
ökensångare
Sylvia nana, an Old World warbler.

Asian lion /ˈeɪʒən ˈlaɪən/ Asian lions n
asiatiskt lejon
Panthera leo persica, a subspecies of lion that inhabited Asia.

Asikkala pn
Asikkala
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Asmara /æsˈmɑːɹə/ pn
Asmara
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Asperger's syndrome /ˈæspɜːdʒəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ /ˈæspɜːɡəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ /ˈæspɝɡɚz ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ n
Aspergers syndrom
(dated, uncountable, neurology) An autism-related developmental disorder characterised by sustained impairment in social interaction and nonverbal communication and by repetitive behaviour as well as restricted interests and routines.

Assamese pn
assamesiska
The Indo-Aryan language spoken by the majority people in the state of Assam, NE India.

Assyria /əˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Assyrien
A Semitic Akkadian kingdom, extant from the mid-23rd century BC to 608 BC and centred on the Upper Tigris river in northern Mesopotamia (present day northern Iraq), which came to rule regional empires a number of times through history.

Assyrian /əˈsiɹi.ɪn/ adj
assyrisk
(historical) Of or pertaining to the ancient region on the Upper Tigris river, with capital city of Assur.
(historical) Of, or characteristic of, or pertaining to the ancient nation and empire, including the northern half of Mesopotamia, with capital city of Nineveh.

Assyrian /əˈsiɹi.ɪn/ Assyrians n
assyrier
(historical) A person who resided in the ancient region on the Upper Tigris river, with capital city of Assur.

Assyriological more Assyriological most Assyriological adj
assyriologisk
Of or pertaining to Assyriology.

Astana /æsˈtɑːnə/ /əsˈtɑːnə/ pn
Astana
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Asterix pn
Asterix
A series of French comic books written by René Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo about an Ancient Gaul named Asterix.

Astrakhan /æstɹəˈkæn/ pn
Astrachan
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Asturia pn
Asturien
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Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ /əˈstjʊə.ɹi.ən/ /əˈstʊɹ.i.ən/ more Asturian most Asturian adj
asturisk
Of or pertaining to the region of Asturias in Spain.
Of or pertaining to the Asturian language.

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ /əˈstjʊə.ɹi.ən/ /əˈstʊɹ.i.ən/ Asturians n
asturier asturiska
A native of Asturias in northern Spain.

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ /əˈstjʊə.ɹi.ən/ /əˈstʊɹ.i.ən/ pn
asturiska
A Romance language spoken in Asturias, Spain.

Asturias /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.əs/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.əs/ /əˈstjʊə.ɹi.əs/ /əˈstʊɹ.i.əs/ pn
Asturien
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Athena /əˈθiːnə/ pn
Athena
(Greek god) The goddess of wisdom, especially strategic warfare, the arts, and especially crafts, in particular, weaving; daughter of Zeus and Metis. Her Roman counterpart is Minerva.

Athenian /əˈθiː.ni.ən/ adj
atensk
Of or pertaining to Athens, Greece.
Of or pertaining to the Greek goddess Athena.

Athens /ˈeɪθənz/ /ˈæθənz/ pn
Aten Athen
(metonym) The Greek government.

Atlantic Ocean /ətˈlæntɪk ˈəʊʃən/ pn
Atlanten pölen
The ocean lying between the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east.

Atlantic bonito Atlantic bonitos n
atlantisk bonito ryggstrimmig pelamid
Sarda sarda, of the shallower waters of the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, and the Black Sea.

Atlantic herring Atlantic herring Atlantic herrings n
sill
Clupea harengus, an abundant species of herring and an important food fish living in the North Atlantic.

Atlantic horse mackerel Atlantic horse mackerels n
taggmakrill
A jack mackerel (Trachurus trachurus), of the family Carangidae.

Atlantic pomfret Atlantic pomfrets n
havsbraxen
Brama brama, the largest species of the pomfret family Bramidae, found in Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Atlantic puffin Atlantic puffins n
lunnefågel
A species of puffin (Fratercula arctica).

Atlantic tomcod Atlantic tomcods n
atlantisk frostfisk frostfisk
A gadiform fish of the northwest Atlantic, Microgadus tomcod.

Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross Atlantic yellow-nosed albatrosses n
gulnäbbad albatross
Thalassarche chlororhynchos is a large seabird in the albatross family.

Atlantis /ətˈlæntəs/ pn
Atlantis
A mythical country said to have sunk into the Atlantic Ocean.

Atlas /ˈætləs/ Atlases pn
Atlas
(Greek god) The son of Iapetus and Clymene, war leader of the Titans ordered by the god Zeus to support the sky on his shoulders; father to the Hesperides, the Hyades, and the Pleiades; king of the legendary Atlantis.

Atlas Mountains /ˈætləs ˈmaʊntɪnz/ pn
Atlasbergen
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Attic /ˈætɪk/ more Attic most Attic adj
attisk atensk
Relating to Athenian culture or architecture.

Attic Greek pn
attiska
The dialect of Ancient Greek used in Attica, the region surrounding Athens, from 500 to 300 B.C.E., closely related to Ionic Greek and a main contributor to Koine Greek. The language of Thucydides, Plato, Aeschylus, Xenophon, etc.

Attica pn
Attika
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A peninsula southeast of Athens, Greece.
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Atticism /ˈatɪsɪzm/ Atticisms n
atticism

Auckland /ˈɑːklənd/ /ˈɔːklənd/ pn
Auckland
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Audouin's gull Audouin's gulls n
rödnäbbad trut
Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus, a large gull restricted to the Mediterranean and the western coast of Saharan Africa and the Iberian Peninsula.

Augsburg pn
Augsburg
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August /ˈɑ.ɡəst/ /ˈɔ.ɡəst/ /ˈɔː.ɡəst/ Augusts pn
augusti
The eighth month of the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars, following July and preceding September.

Augusta /əɡʌstə/ pn
Augusta
A en given name.
(rare) A en given name.

Augustus /ɔːˈɡʌstəs/ pn
August
A en given name, risen in popularity since the 18th century.

Aurora pn
Aurora
(Roman god) Roman goddess of the dawn; equivalent of the Greek Eos. Sister of Luna and Sol.
A en given name, in regular use since the 19th century.

Auschwitz /ˈaʊʃ.vɪts/ /ˈaʊʃ.wɪts/ pn
Auschwitz
A former concentration camp in what is now Poland; used metonymically for Nazi evil, the Holocaust.

Australia /-ɹe.jə/ /-ɹeɪl-/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹɛ.li.ə/ /ɑˈstɹɛl.jə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪl.jə/ /ɔˈstɹɛ.li.ə/ /ɔˈstɹɛl.jə/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪ.lɪ.jə/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪ.lɪ.ə/ /əˈstɹeɪl.jə/ /əˈstɹæɪ.jə/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ə/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jə/ /əˈstɹɛ.liː.ə/ pn
Australien
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Australian /-ɹejə/ /-ɹeɪ(l)-/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɑˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪljən/ /ɔˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɔˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪjən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪən/ /əˈstɹeɪljən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jən/ /əˈstɹɛliːən/ adj
australisk australiensisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Australia, the Australian people or Australian languages.

Australian /-ɹejə/ /-ɹeɪ(l)-/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɑˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪljən/ /ɔˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɔˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪjən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪən/ /əˈstɹeɪljən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jən/ /əˈstɹɛliːən/ Australians n
australier australiensiska australiensare australiska
A person from the country of Australia or of Australian descent.

Australian magpie Australian magpies n
flöjtkråka
A species of magpie-like black-and-white passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea, Gymnorhina tibicen, and introduced to New Zealand, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands.

Australian rules football n
australisk fotboll
A variety of football devised in Australia, played on an oval field with an oval ball that players try to kick between the goalposts or between a central and outer post.

Australian white ibis Australian white ibis Australian white ibises n
Australisk ibis
Threskiornis molucca, a species of wading bird of the ibis family, Threskiornithidae, which is widespread across much of Australia and has a predominantly white plumage with a bare, black head, long downcurved bill and black legs.

Austrasia /ɒˈstɹeɪ.ʒə/ /ɔˈstɹeɪ.ʒə/ pn
Austrasien
A northeastern region of the Kingdom of the Merovingian Franks, of which Metz was the capital.

Austria /ˈɑs.tɹi.ə/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪə/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ə/ /ˈɔːs.tɹɪə/ pn
Österrike
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Austria-Hungary pn
Österrike-Ungern
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Austrian /ˈɑ.stɹi.ən/ /ˈɒs.tɹi.ən/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ən/ more Austrian most Austrian adj
österrikisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Austria or its people.

Austrian /ˈɑ.stɹi.ən/ /ˈɒs.tɹi.ən/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ən/ Austrians n
österrikare
A person from Austria or of Austrian descent.

Austro-Hungarian adj
österrikisk-ungersk
(historical) Of, from or pertaining to Austria-Hungary.

Austroasiatic more Austroasiatic most Austroasiatic adj
austroasiatisk

Auvergne /əʊˈvɜː(ɹ)n/ pn
Auvergne
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Av pn
av
(Judaism) The eleventh month of the civil year and the fifth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar, after Tammuz and before Elul.

Avar /ˈævɑɹ/ pn
avariska
A North Caucasian language spoken mainly in Avaria (Republic of Daghestan) as its official language, and in parts of Azerbaijan.

Avestan /əˈvɛst(ə)n/ adj
avestisk
Of or pertaining to Avesta or Avestan.

Avestan /əˈvɛst(ə)n/ pn
avestiska
An ancient Eastern Old Iranian language that was used to compose the sacred hymns and canon of the Zoroastrian Avesta.

Avogadro's number pn
Avogadros konstant Avogadros tal
(chemistry, physics) The number of atoms present in 12 grams of isotopically pure carbon-12, being 6.02214076 × 1023. By definition, the number of elementary entities (atoms or molecules) comprising one mole of a given substance.

Awadhi pn
awadhi
An Indo-Aryan language spoken in India and Nepal that is considered to be a part of the Eastern Hindi languages.

Axel /ˈæk.səl/ Axels pn
Axel
A en given name in quiet use since the 19th century.

Axis power Axis powers n
axelmakt
(chiefly, in the plural) A country in the alliance (in effect before and during World War II) of Nazi Germany, fascist Italy, imperial Japan, and a few other countries, which opposed the Allies.

Aymara /ˌaɪməˈɹɑː/ pn
aymara
A language spoken in South America.

Ayrshire /ˈeːɹʃəɹ/ /ˈɛəʃə/ /ˈɛəʃɪə/ /ˈɛɚʃɪɚ/ Ayrshires n
ayrshireko
One of a breed of cattle from Ayrshire, Scotland, notable for the quantity and quality of their milk.

Ayurveda /aɪ.ɚˈveɪ.də/ /aɪ.ʊəˈveɪ.də/ n
ayurveda
Traditional Hindu alternative medicine, involving balancing three bodily humours of wind, bile, and phlegm.

Azerbaijan /ə.ˈzɛː(ɹ).baɪˌdʒɑːn/ /ə.ˈzɛː(ɹ).baɪˌʒɑːn/ /ˌæz.ə(ɹ).baɪˈdʒɑːn/ /ˌæz.ə(ɹ).baɪˈʒɑːn/ pn
Azerbajdzjan
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Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈd͡ʒɑːni/ adj
azerbajdzjansk azerisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani people or the Azerbaijani language.

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈd͡ʒɑːni/ Azerbaijanis n
azerbajdzjan azerier azer azerbajdzjanska azeriska
A person from Azerbaijan or of Azerbaijani descent.

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈd͡ʒɑːni/ pn
azerbajdzjanska azeriska azeri
The language of Azerbaijan.

Azorean adj
azorisk
of, from, or relating to, the Azores

Azorean Azoreans n
azorier
Someone from the Azores

Azores /əˈzɔːz/ /ˈeɪzɔːɹz/ pn
Azorerna
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Aztec /ˈæz.tɛk/ more Aztec most Aztec adj
aztekisk
Of or pertaining to the Mexica people.

Aztec /ˈæz.tɛk/ Aztec Aztecs n
aztek
A Mexica.

B major n
H-dur H-durackord
(music) The major key with B as its tonic, with the notes B, C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G♯, and A♯, the key signature of which has five sharps:
H-durackord
(music) The major chord with a root of B.

B-movie B-movies n
B-film B-rulle

B-pillar B-pillars n
B-stolpe
(automotive) The vertical support dividing a car's front side window from its rear or central side window.Column arrangement in cars

B-sharp B-sharps n
hiss
(music) A tone one semitone higher than B, denoted B♯.

BBC /biː biː siː/ pn
BBC
(preceded by “the”) Initialism of British Broadcasting Corporation.

BC adv
f.Kr.
Initialism of Before Christ.

BCE adv
f.v.t. fvt
(chronology) Initialism of Before Common Era (Before the Common Era, before Common Era, before the Common Era), Before Current Era (Before the Current Era, before current era, before the current era), or before Christian Era.

BDSM n
BDSM
Sexual or non-sexual practices or activities involving bondage, discipline, sadism, masochism, or acts of domination and submission.

BMI BMIs n
BMI
Initialism of body mass index.

BPaaS n
BPaaS
(computing) Acronym of Business Process as a Service.

BTTS phraseologicalUnit
BLGM
(sports betting) Initialism of both teams to score.

Bab el Mandeb /ˈbɑːb ɛl ˈmændɛb/ /ˈbɑːb ɛl ˈmɑndɛb/ pn
Bab el-Mandeb
a strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden

Baba Yaga /ˌbɑːbə ˈjɑːɡə/ pn
Baba-Jaga
(Slavic mythology) In Russian, Finno-Ugric, Polish and Bulgarian tales, a hag who lives in a hut standing on chicken legs and who flies through the air in a mortar, using the pestle as a rudder. She behaves ambivalently and may be either amiable or hostile.

Babism n
bábísm
The doctrine of a pantheistical religious sect, founded in Persia in 1844 by Mirza Ali Mohammed ibn Rabhik (1820-1850), who assumed the title of Bab-ed-Din ("Gate of the Faith"). It combines Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Parsi elements, and forbids concubinage, polygamy, mendicancy, slave-dealing, and the use of intoxicating liquors and drugs. Precursor to the Baháʼí Faith.

Babylon /ˈbæb.ɪ.lɑn/ /ˈbæb.ɪ.lɒn/ pn
Babylon Babel
Any city of great wealth, luxury and vice.

Babylonia /ˌbæbɪˈloʊni.ə/ /ˌbæbɪˈləʊnɪə/ pn
Babylonien
(historical) The realm of Babylon in ancient Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), the Babylonian Empire.

Babylonian adj
babylonisk
(historical) Pertaining to the city of Babylon, or the Babylonian Empire. [from 16th c.]

Bach /bɑːk/ /bɑːx/ pn
Bach
(music) Johann Sebastian Bach, a German organist and composer.

Bachelor of Arts Bachelors of Arts n
filosofie kandidatexamen
A collegiate degree, usually involving three to four years of study (about 120 semester hours) in liberal arts.

Bachelor of Science Bachelors of Science n
högskoleingenjör kandidatexamen
A three- to four-year (about 120 credit hours) undergraduate degree, with a concentration in the sciences or scientific applications.

Bactrian /ˈbæktɹɪən/ pn
baktriska
An extinct Eastern Iranian language which was spoken in the Central Asian region of Bactria, also called Tocharistan, in northern Afghanistan.

Badakhshan pn
Badakhshan
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Baden /ˈbɑːdən/ pn
Baden
(historical) Its former county and canton.

Baffin Bay pn
Baffinbukten
A sea between Greenland and Nunavut.

Baghdad /bæɡˈdæd/ /ˈbæɡdæd/ pn
Bagdad
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Bahamas /bəˈhɑː.məz/ pn
Bahamas
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Bahamian /bəˈheɪm.ɪən/ more Bahamian most Bahamian adj
bahamansk
Of, from, or pertaining to the Bahamas, or the Bahamian people.

Bahamian /bəˈheɪm.ɪən/ Bahamians n
bahaman bahamanska
A person from the Bahamas or of Bahamian descent.

Bahrain /bɑː(h)ˈɹeɪn/ pn
Bahrain
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Bahraini adj
bahrainsk
Of, from, or pertaining to Bahrain or the Bahraini people.

Bahraini Bahrainis n
bahrainare bahrainier bahrainska
A person from Bahrain or of Bahraini descent.

Baikal /baɪ.ˈkæl/ /ˌbaɪ.ˈkɑːl/ pn
Bajkalsjön
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Baird's sandpiper Baird's sandpipers n
gulbröstad snäppa
A type of sandpiper, Calidris bairdii.

Bakelite /ˈbeɪk.ə.laɪt/ n
bakelit
A heat-resisting chemically inert phenol formaldehyde resin (an early thermosetting plastic).

Baker pn
Bager
An English surname originating as an occupation for a baker, or owner of a communal oven

Baku /bɑːˈkuː/ /ˈbækuː/ pn
Baku
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Bakuninism n
bakuninism
Support for Mikhail Bakunin respectively his propositions.

Bakuninist more Bakuninist most Bakuninist adj
bakuninistisk
Relating to, or supporting the revolutionary anarchism of Mikhail Bakunin

Bakuninist Bakuninists n
bakuninist
A supporter of Mikhail Bakunin respectively his propositions.

Balearic Islands pn
Balearerna
A group of Mediterranean islands of the east coast of Spain, formed by Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza, and Formentera.

Balearic Sea pn
Baleariska havet Baleariska sjön
Part of the Mediterranean Sea, between the Balearic Islands and Levante.

Bali /ˈbɑːli/ pn
Bali
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Balinese /ˈbɑːlɪniːz/ adj
balinesisk
Of or relating to Bali, its inhabitants, or their language or culture.

Balinese /ˈbɑːlɪniːz/ Balinese n
balinesiska
(uncountable) The language of Bali.

Balkan Peninsula pn
Balkanhalvön Balkan
A large peninsula in southeastern Europe surrounded by water on three sides: the Adriatic Sea to the west, the Mediterranean Sea (including the Ionian and Aegean Seas) to the south and the Black Sea to the east. Its northern boundary is often given as the Danube, Sava and Kupa rivers.

Balkanization /ˌbɑl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌbɔːl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ Balkanizations n
balkanisering
(historical, chiefly, political science) The fragmentation of a geopolitical region into several small states that are often hostile or non-cooperative with each other.

Balkanize v
balkanisera
(transitive) To break up into small, mutually-hostile units, especially on a political basis.

Balkans /ˈbɑl.kənz/ /ˈbɒl.kənz/ /ˈbɔl.kənz/ /ˈbɔːl.kənz/ pn
Balkan Balkanhalvön
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Balochi pn
baluchiska
A Northwestern Iranian language spoken mainly in SW Pakistan (80% of speakers), SE Iran and S Afghanistan. SIL standard divides Balochi into three related languages, Eastern Balochi, Southern Balochi and Western Balochi.

Balochistan pn
Baluchistan
A region on the Iranian plateau in south-western Asia, northwest of the Arabian Sea, dominated by desert and mountains, composed of southwestern Pakistan, southeastern Iran and a very small section of southwestern Afghanistan; inhabited by the Baloch people.

Balt [bɑlt] [bɔːlt] Balts n
balt baltiska
(rare) An inhabitant of one of the modern Baltic states: Lithuania, Latvia or Estonia.

Baltic /ˈbɑl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔːl.tɪk/ more Baltic most Baltic adj
baltisk Östersjön
Of or pertaining to the Baltic region or the Baltic Sea.
baltisk
Of or pertaining to the Balts (the Baltic peoples).

Baltic /ˈbɑl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔːl.tɪk/ pn
Baltikum
The areas on the southeastern coast of the Baltic Sea; the Baltic states

Baltic Sea pn
Östersjön
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Baltic herring Baltic herrings n
strömming
A subspecies of Atlantic herring, (Clupea harengus membras), living in the Baltic Sea, smaller than Atlantic herring, with leaner flesh.

Balzacian /balˈzakɪ.ən/ /bælˈzæki.ən/ /bɔlˈzæki.ən/ more Balzacian most Balzacian adj
balzaciansk
Of or pertaining to the French novelist Honoré de Balzac (1799–1850) or his writings.

Bambara /-ɑ/ /bɑmˈbɑɹ.ə/ pn
bambara
A West Sudanic language spoken mainly in Mali by as many as six million people, and by smaller numbers of people in Senegal Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, and Gambia.

Bamboo Curtain pn
Bamburidån
(historical) The political and ideological barrier between the communist and capitalist states of Asia during the Cold War.

Banach space Banach spaces n
Banachrum
(functional analysis) A normed vector space which is complete with respect to the norm, meaning that Cauchy sequences have well-defined limits that are points in the space.

Bangka Belitung Islands pn
Bangka-Belitung
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Bangkok /bæŋˈkɒk/ pn
Bangkok
(metonymy) The government of Thailand.

Bangladesh /ˌbæŋ.ɡlə.ˈdɛʃ/ /ˌbɑːŋ.ɡlə.ˈdɛʃ/ pn
Bangladesh
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Bangladeshi adj
bangladeshisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Bangladesh.

Bangladeshi Bangladeshis n
bangladeshare bangladeshier
A native or inhabitant of Bangladesh or person of Bangladeshi descent.

Banglaphone adj
bengaliskspråkig
Bengali-speaking.

Banglaphone Banglaphones n
bengalisktalare
One who speaks Bengali.

Baptist /ˈbæbdəs/ /ˈbæbdɪs(t)/ /ˈbæbtɪst/ /ˈbæptɪst/ more Baptist most Baptist adj
baptistisk
Of, relating to, or adhering to the Baptist religious denomination.

Baptist /ˈbæbdəs/ /ˈbæbdɪs(t)/ /ˈbæbtɪst/ /ˈbæptɪst/ Baptists n
baptist
An adherent of a Protestant denomination (or various subdenominations) of Christianity, which believes in the baptism of believers (sometimes only adults), as opposed to the baptism of infants.

Barbadian /bɑɹˈbeɪdi.ən/ /bɑːˈbeɪdi.ən/ adj
barbadisk
Of, from, or relating to Barbados or the people of Barbados.

Barbadian /bɑɹˈbeɪdi.ən/ /bɑːˈbeɪdi.ən/ Barbadians n
barbadier barbadiska
A person from Barbados or descended from a person from Barbados.

Barbados /bɑɹˈbeɪ.doʊs/ /bɑɹˈbeɪ.doʊz/ /bɑɹˈbeɪ.dəs/ /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.dɒs/ pn
Barbados
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Barbara /ˈbɑɹb(ə)ɹə/ /ˈbɑːb(ə)ɹə/ Barbaras pn
Barbro
A en given name.

Barbie /ˈbɑɹbi/ /ˈbɑːbi/ Barbies n
Barbie barbie barbiedocka
A tall, slender female fashion doll.

Barcelona /ˌbɑɹsəˈloʊnə/ /ˌbɑɹsɪˈloʊnə/ /ˌbɑːsəˈləʊnə/ pn
Barcelona
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Barents Sea /ˈbæɹənts ˈsi/ /ˈbɛəɹənts ˈsi/ pn
Barents hav
A part of the Arctic Ocean located north of Norway and northwestern Russia.

Bartholomew /bɑɹˈtɑləmi/ /bɑɹˈθɑləmju/ /bɑːˈθɒləmjuː/ Bartholomews pn
Bartolomeus Bartolomaios
An Apostle, identified with Nathanael. (biblical character)
Bartolomeus
A en given name of biblical origin.

Basel /ˈbɑːzəl/ pn
Basel
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Basenji /bəˈsɛnd͡ʒi/ Basenjis n
basenji
(zoology) A hunting dog of a particular African breed.

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪɚ/ adj
basjkirisk
Of or pertaining to a certain Turkic ethnic group that lives mostly in the Russian republic of Bashkortostan.

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪɚ/ Bashkirs n
basjkir
A Bashkir person; a member of the Bashkir ethnic group.

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪɚ/ pn
basjkiriska
A Turkic language with many dialects, spoken in parts of Russia, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.

Bashkortostan [baʃˈko̞ː(ɹ)təʉ̯stæn] [bɑʃˈkɔɹtoə̯stɛən] pn
Basjkirien Basjkortostan
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Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ adj
baskisk bask baskiska
Relating to the Basque people or their language.

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ Basques n
bask baskiska
A member of a cultural and ethnic people living in the western Pyrenees and the Bay of Biscay between France and Spain.

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ pn
baskiska baskisk
The language of the Basque people.

Basque Country pn
Baskien
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The region where the Basque language is spoken.
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Basque Shepherd Dog Basque Shepherd Dogs n
perro de pastor vasco
A herding dog bred in the Basque regions of Northern Spain and Southern France

Basse-Terre /bæsˈtɛə(ɹ)/ pn
Basse-Terre
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Bastille /bæˈstil/ /bæˈstiːl/ /bɑː-/ /ˈbæstɪl/ /ˈbɑː-/ [bæˈstɪəɫ] pn
Bastiljen
A former fortress and prison in Paris, France, the storming of which in 1789 began the French Revolution.

Bathsheba /bæθˈʃiːbə/ pn
Batseba
In the Old Testament, the wife of Uriah and later of David. (biblical character)

Batman /ˈbæt.mæn/ Batmans Batmen pn
Batman Läderlappen
A fictional hero and the main protagonist of DC Comics, noted for his intellect and stealth, who uses a bat-themed costume and equipment (including a belt with an array of utilities) and is assisted by his sidekick Robin.

Battle of Britain pn
slaget om Storbritannien
(historical) A series of air engagements between the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Luftwaffe during World War II for air superiority over southern England and the English Channel prior to any German invasion of the British Isles.

Baudelairean /ˌboʊdəˈlɛɹi.ən/ /ˌbəʊd(ə)ˈlɛəɹɪ.ən/ more Baudelairean most Baudelairean adj
baudelaireisk
Of or pertaining to Charles Pierre Baudelaire (1821–1867), French poet, critic, and translator, or to his works.

Bavaria /bəˈveəɹɪə/ pn
Bayern
The kingdom of Bavaria.
One of the component states of Germany according to the current administrative division of the nation, which includes the historical Bavaria and parts of Swabia and Franconia.

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ more Bavarian most Bavarian adj
bajersk bayersk
Of or pertaining to Bavaria

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ Bavarians n
bajersk bayrare
A person from Bavaria or of Bavarian descent.

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ pn
bayerska
A German dialect spoken in Bavaria (a state of southern West Germany) and Austria, which varies considerably across different regions.

Bay of Bengal pn
Bengaliska viken
A sea that forms the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean.

Bay of Biscay pn
Biscayabukten
a gulf of the North Atlantic Ocean along the western coast of France from Brest south to the Spanish border, and the northern coast of Spain, named for the Spanish province of Biscay

Bačka /ˈbɑːt͡ʃ.kə/ pn
Bačka
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Bear Island pn
Björnön
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Beatles /ˈbiːtl̩z/ [ˈbiːɾɫ̩z] pn
Beatlarna Beatles
An extremely successful and influential British rock music quartet that operated primarily in the 1960s.

Beatrice /beəˈtɹɪs/ /biˈætrɪs/ /ˈbiː(ə)tɹɪs/ pn
Beatrice
A en given name.

Beauceron /ˈboʊsəˌɹoʊn/ /ˈboʊsəˌɹɑn/ /ˈbəʊsəˌɹɒn/ Beaucerons n
beauceron
A large dog bred in Northern France for herding and guarding.

Beaufort scale pn
Beauforts skala Beaufortskalan
(nautical) An empirical measure for the intensity of the wind based mainly on the state of the sea or wave conditions.

Bechuanaland /ˌbɛt͡ʃuˈɑːnəlænd/ pn
Bechuanaland
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Beelzebub /biːˈɛlzɪbʌb/ /ˈbilzɪbʌb/ pn
Belsebub
(Christianity) Satan, the Devil.

Beethoven /ˈbeɪtˌhəʊvən/ /ˈbeɪˌtoʊvən/ /ˈbeɪˌtəʊvən/ pn
Beethoven
A surname from German, usually applying to Ludwig van Beethoven.

Beethovenian /ˌbeɪt(h)əʊˈviːnɪən/ /ˌbeɪtoʊˈvini.ən/ more Beethovenian most Beethovenian adj
beethovensk
Of or pertaining to Ludwig van Beethoven, in particular his style of music.

Beetle Beetles n
bubbla bagge folka folkvagn
(UK, Australia, NZ) A small car, the Volkswagen Beetle (original version made 1938–2003, similar models made 1997–2010 and since 2011).

Beijing /beɪˈd͡ʒɪŋ/ /beɪˈʒɪŋ/ /ˌbeɪˈd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ˌbeɪˈʒɪŋ/ pn
Peking Beijing
(metonymy) The government of the People's Republic of China. [from late 20th c.]

Beirut /beɪˈɹuːt/ pn
Beirut
The drinking game of beer pong.

Bejaia /bɪ.ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ə/ pn
Bejaia
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Belarus /ˈbɛ.lɑ.ɹus/ /ˈbɛləɹuːs/ /ˌbɛ.ləˈɹus/ /ˌbɛ.ləˈɹuːs/ pn
Vitryssland Belarus
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Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʃən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʒən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹʌʃən/ adj
vitrysk belarusisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Belarus, the Belarusian people.

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʃən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʒən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹʌʃən/ Belarusians n
vitryska vitryss belarusier belarusiska
(uncountable) The Slavic language spoken in Belarus (formerly called White Ruthenia or White Russia).
(countable) A citizen of Belarus.

Belarusophone adj
vitryskspråkig
Speaking Belarusian.

Belfast /ˈbɛl.fæst/ /ˈbɛl.fɑːst/ pn
Belfast
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Belgian /ˈbɛl.d͡ʒən/ [ˈbɛl.ɡi.ən] more Belgian most Belgian adj
belgisk belgare
Of, from, or pertaining to Belgium or the Belgian people.

Belgian /ˈbɛl.d͡ʒən/ [ˈbɛl.ɡi.ən] Belgians n
belgare belgiska belgier
A person from Belgium or of Belgian descent.

Belgian Congo pn
Belgiska Kongo
(historical) A Belgian colony in Africa, the successor to King Leopold II of Belgium's Congo Free State and predecessor of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. [from 1908 to 1960]

Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Sheepdogs n
belgisk vallhund
One of four variants of sheep herding dog bred in Belgium.

Belgium /ˈbɛld͡ʒəm/ Belgiums pn
Belgien
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Belgorod /ˈbɛl.ɡəˌɹɑd/ /ˈbɛl.ɡəˌɹɒd/ pn
Belgorod
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Belgrade /ˈbɛlɡɹeɪd/ pn
Belgrad
(metonym) The Serbian or Yugoslav government.

Belial /bəˈlaɪ.əl/ /ˈbiːl.jəl/ /ˈbiːli.əl/ pn
Belial Beliar
(mythological creatures) A wicked demon in Christian and Jewish apocrypha.

Belize /beɪlˈiːz/ /bəˈliːz/ /bɛlˈiːz/ pn
Belize
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Belizean adj
belizisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Belize, or the Belizean people.

Belizean Belizeans n
belizier beliziska
A person from Belize or of Belizean descent.

Ben Wa ball /ˈbɛn ˈwɑː ˌbɔːl/ Ben Wa balls n
geishakula samlagskula
(mostly, in the plural) Either of a pair of marble-sized metal or plastic balls, usually hollow and containing a small weight that rolls around, used for vaginal or anal sexual stimulation.

Benedict /ˈbɛnədɪkt/ Benedicts pn
Bengt
(countable) A en given name, particularly of the sixth-century founder of the Benedictine order, and of several popes.

Benedicta pn
Bengta
A en given name, a rare feminine form of Benedict.

Benelux pn
Benelux
An economic and customs union made up of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

Bengal /bɛŋ.ˈɡɔːl/ /bɛŋˈɡɑl/ /bɛŋˈɡɑːl/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːl/ /ˈbɛŋˌɡəl/ pn
Bengalen
A region in the Indian subcontinent which is today divided between Bangladesh and India (particularly the state of West Bengal).

Bengal fox Bengal foxes n
bengalisk räv bengalräv indisk räv
Vulpes bengalensis, a fox endemic to the Indian subcontinent.

Bengali /bɛŋˈɡɑli/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːli/ adj
bengalisk
Of, from or pertaining to Bengal or the Bengalis.

Bengali /bɛŋˈɡɑli/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːli/ Bengalis n
bengal bengali
(countable) A person from Bengal or of Bengali descent.
bengali bengaliska
(uncountable) A language spoken in Bangladesh and the states of Assam, Tripura and West Bengal, India.

Bengalisation Bengalisations n
bengalisering
The process of Bengalising.

Bengalism /bɛŋˈɡɔːlɪzəm/ Bengalisms n
bengalism
A word or idiom of the Bengali language used in another language, especially for literary effect.

Benghazi /bɛnˈɡɑ.zi/ pn
Benghazi
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Benin /bəˈnin/ /bəˈnɪn/ /bɛˈniːn/ /bɛˈnɪn/ pn
Benin
People's Republic of Benin, from 1975 to 1990
Republic of Benin, since 1990
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A historical kingdom in West Africa, in present-day Nigeria.

Beninese /bɛnɪˈniːz/ more Beninese most Beninese adj
beninsk
Of, from, or pertaining to Benin, the Beninese people.

Beninese /bɛnɪˈniːz/ Beninese n
beninier beninska
A person from Benin or of Beninese descent.

Benjamin /ˈbɛnd͡ʒəmɪn/ /ˈbɛnd͡ʒɚmɪn/ /ˈbɪnd͡ʒəmɪn/ /ˈbɪnd͡ʒɚmɪn/ Benjamins pn
Benjamin
The youngest of the sons of Jacob and Rachel in the Bible.
A surname transferred from the given name.

Berber /ˈbɜːbə/ /ˈbɝ.bɚ/ Berbers n
berber
A member of a particular ethnic group indigenous to northwest Africa.

Bering Sea /ˈbɛɹɪŋ ˈsiː/ pn
Berings hav
The sea between Siberia and Alaska, north of the Pacific Ocean, that is connected to the Arctic Ocean by the Bering Strait.

Bering Strait pn
Berings sund
A strait between Chukotka, Russia and Alaska, USA, linking the Arctic Ocean to the Bering Sea.

Berlin /bəˈlɪn/ /bɛə̯ˈlɪn/ /bɜːˈlɪn/ /ˈbɜː.lɪn/ /ˈbɝ.lɪn/ [bɚˈlɪn] Berlins pn
Berlin
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berlinsk
Ellipsis of Berlin Township.

Berlin Wall /bɜːˈlɪn wɔːl/ /bɝˈlɪn wɔl/ /ˈbɜː-/ /ˈbɝ-/ pn
Berlinmuren
(history) A wall that parted the city of Berlin until 1989, constructed by the German Democratic Republic to keep East Germans from escaping to West Berlin.

Berliner /bəˈlɪnə/ /bɚˈlɪnɚ/ Berliners n
berliner berlinermunk munk
A doughnut (donut) with a sweet filling.

Bermuda /bəˈmjuːdə/ /bɚˈmjuːdə/ pn
Bermuda
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Bermuda Triangle pn
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Bermuda grass Bermuda grasses n
bermudagräs hundtandsgräs
A perennial grass, Cynodon dactylon, native to Africa and Asia, used in warm areas of the world for pasture, lawn and making hay.

Bermudian /bə(ɹ)ˈmjuːdiən/ adj
bermudisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Bermuda, or the Bermudian people.

Bermudian /bə(ɹ)ˈmjuːdiən/ Bermudians n
bermudier bermudiska
A person from Bermuda or of Bermudian descent

Bern /bɛ(ɹ)n/ /bɜː(ɹ)n/ Berns pn
Bern
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Bernard /bəɹˈnɑɹd/ /ˈbɜːnəd/ pn
Bernhard
A en given name.

Bert /bɜːt/ /bɝt/ pn
Bert
A diminutive form of male given names containing the element bert, such as Albert or Robert, also used as a formal given name.

Bertha /ˈbɜːθə/ /ˈbɝθə/ pn
Berta
A en given name.

Betelgeuse /ˈbidlˌdʒus/ /ˈbidlˌdʒuz/ /ˈbiːtldʒuːs/ /ˈbiːtldʒuːz/ /ˈbɛdlˌdʒus/ /ˈbɛdlˌdʒuz/ pn
Betelgeuse
(star) A bright-red supergiant intrinsic variable star, the second brightest star in the constellation Orion; Alpha (α) Orionis. It is the tenth brightest star in the nighttime, and one of the largest stars known.

Bethlehem /ˈbɛθlihɛm/ /ˈbɛθləhɛm/ pn
Betlehem
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Bewick's swan Bewick's swans n
mindre sångsvan
A small swan, Cygnus columbianus, of the family Anatidae.

Bhutan /buːˈtæn/ /buːˈtɑːn/ pn
Bhutan
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Bhutanese /bu.təˈniːz/ more Bhutanese most Bhutanese adj
bhutanesisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Bhutan, the Bhutanese people.

Bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ Bibles pn
bibel Bibeln
The Jewish holy book that was largely incorporated into the Christian Bible.

Bible Belt pn
bibelbälte
(Christianity) An area where socially conservative Protestant Christianity is a pervasive or dominant part of the culture.

Bicol /ˈbikol/ /ˈbikɔl/ /ˈbiːkɔːl/ pn
Bikol
The language of the native inhabitants of the region, Bicolano.

Bicol Region pn
Bikolregionen
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Bierwurst n
ölkorv
beerwurst; a smoked, seasoned Brühwurst sausage originally from Bavaria in Germany, with a garlicky flavor and dark red color.

Big Bad Wolf /bɪɡ bæd ˈwʊlf/ Big Bad Wolves n
Stora stygga vargen
An evil fictional wolf that appears in fairy tales or fables.

Big Bang pn
Big Bang Stora smällen
(cosmology) The cosmic event that marks the beginning of time and the rapid expansion of space for the visible universe. The evolution of the universe since that beginning point is described by the Big Bang Theory.

Big Ben pn
Big Ben
The hour bell in the Elizabeth Tower (formerly known as the Clock Tower), adjacent to the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, United Kingdom.

Big Brother pn
storebror
Unwarranted, invasive, and discreet surveillance, especially of a people by its government

Big Dipper pn
Karlavagnen
(constellation, especially, US) A bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky, said to resemble a ladle or cart. It is part of the constellation Ursa Major and includes the stars Mizar, Dubhe, and Alkaid. [from 1845] The other stars in it are Alioth, Megrez, Merak, and Phecda.

Big Mac /bɪɡ mæk/ Big Macs n
Big Mac
A hamburger from the fast food company McDonald's, served on a three-part bun with various condiments.

Bigfoot /ˈbɪɡˌfʊt/ pn
Bigfoot Storfot
(US, Canada, cryptozoology, folklore) A very large, hairy, humanoid creature, similar to the yeti, said to live in the wilderness areas of the United States and Canada, especially the Pacific Northwest.

Bishkek /bɪʃˈkɛk/ pn
Bisjkek
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Bithynia /bɪˈθɪni.ə/ pn
Bithynien
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Bitola pn
Bitola
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Bjarmaland pn
Bjarmaland
(historical) A territory mentioned in Norse sagas and old geographical accounts for its fur trade, generally believed to be located at southern shores of the White Sea.

Bjurholm pn
Bjurholm

Black Death pn
digerdöden böldpest pesten
(disease, historical) A pandemic outbreak of bubonic plague throughout Europe and most of Asia in the 14th century that killed nearly half the population of Europe and Asia.

Black Forest gâteau Black Forest gâteaus Black Forest gâteaux n
schwarzwaldtårta
A type of gâteau consisting of a rich chocolate sponge cake topped with cream and cherries.

Black Legend pn
svarta legenden
The depiction of Spain and Spaniards (or, by extension, all Hispanics and their countries of origin) as bloodthirsty and cruel, greedy and fanatical.

Black Maria /blæk məˈɹaɪə/ Black Marias n
Svarta Maja
(slang) A police van for transporting prisoners.

Black Sea pn
Svarta havet
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Blackbeard pn
Svartskägg
The archetypal pirate, who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Blackfoot /ˈblæk.fʊt/ Blackfeet Blackfoot Blackfoots n
svartfot svartfötterna
A member of a North American confederacy of several tribes.

Blagoveshchensk /ˌblɑɡəˈvɛʃt͡ʃɛnsk/ pn
Blagovesjtjensk
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Blaise pn
Blasius
A en given name.

Blanche pn
Blanka
A en given name.

Blekinge pn
Blekinge
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Blu-Tack n
häftmassa kladdmassa klet kludd
(British, NZ, Australia) A solid putty-like adhesive, originally blue in colour, used to secure items to walls and other surfaces.

Bluebeard pn
Blåskägg
A famous fairy tale written by Charles Perrault in 1697 about a violent nobleman who has the habit of murdering his wives and the attempts of his current wife to avoid the same fate.
The nobleman who is the title character of the story.

Bluetooth /ˈblutuθ/ /ˈbluːtuːθ/ pn
Blåtand
The nickname of Harald Gormsson, a king of Denmark and Norway.
blåtand
(networking, trademark) An industrial specification for wireless personal area networks.

Blyth's pipit Blyth's pipits n
mongolpiplärka
Anthus godlewskii, medium-sized passerine bird which breeds in Mongolia and neighbouring areas of China, Tibet and India.

Blyth's reed warbler Blyth's reed warblers n
busksångare
Acrocephalus dumetorum, an Old World warbler.

Bob /bɑb/ /bɒb/ /bɔb/ pn
Bob
A diminutive of the en given name Robert.

Body of Christ pn
Kristi kropp
(by extension) The consecrated bread of the Eucharist, considered to be the flesh of Jesus Christ.

Bohemia /boʊˈhimiə/ pn
Böhmen
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Bohemian /boʊˈhimi.ən/ adj
böhmisk
Of, or relating to Bohemia or its language. [from 16th c.]

Bohemian /boʊˈhimi.ən/ Bohemians n
böhmare
A native or resident of Bohemia. [from 16th c.]

Bohemian waxwing Bohemian waxwings n
sidensvans
Any of species Bombycilla garrulus, a waxwing of northern latitudes.

Bokmål pn
bokmål
One of the two major written standards of Norwegian, literally meaning “book language”.

Bolivia /boʊ.ˈlɪv.i.ə/ /bə.ˈlɪv.i.ə/ pn
Bolivia
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Bolivian /bəˈlɪv.i.ən/ adj
boliviansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Bolivia, or the Bolivian people.

Bolivian /bəˈlɪv.i.ən/ Bolivians n
bolivian bolivianska
A person from Bolivia or of Bolivian descent.

Bologna /bəˈloʊnjə/ /bəˈlɒnjə/ /bəˈləʊnjə/ Bolognas pn
Bologna
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A habitational surname from Italian.

Bolognese sauce Bolognese sauces n
köttfärssås
A meat-based sauce originating in Bologna.

Bolshevik /ˈbol-/ /ˈboʊ̯lʃəvɪk/ /ˈbɑl-/ /ˈbɒlʃəvɪk/ /ˈbɔl-/ Bolsheviki Bolsheviks n
bolsjevik
(historical) A Russian communist revolutionary, member of the Bolshevik Party in the 1917 Communist Revolution of Russia.
(historical) A member of the Communist Party that ruled the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

Bolshevism /ˈbol-/ /ˈboʊl-/ /ˈbɑlʃəˌvɪzəm/ /ˈbɒlʃəˌvɪz(ə)m/ Bolshevisms n
bolsjevism
The Communist political ideology adopted by the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; Marxism-Leninism.

Bombay /bɒmˈbeɪ/ pn
Bombay
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Bonaire pn
Bonaire
An island in the southern part of the Caribbean Sea off the west coast of Venezuela, a special municipality of the Netherlands.

Bonaparte's gull Bonaparte's gulls n
trädmås
Chroicocephalus philadelphia, a member of the gull family Laridae found mainly in northern North America.

Bonapartism /ˈbəʊnəpɑːtɪzəm/ /ˌboʊnəˈpɑɹ(ˌ)tɪzəm/ n
bonapartism
The practices and ideology of Napoleon Bonaparte

Bonapartist Bonapartists n
bonapartist
(historical) A supporter or kin of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Bonaventure Bonaventures pn
Bonaventura
A surname transferred from the given name.

Bond girl Bond girls n
Bondbrud
One of the beautiful, seductive young women who appear in James Bond movies.

Boo pn
Boo
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Book of the Dead pn
De dödas bok
An ancient Egyptian funerary text of the New Kingdom consisting of spells to assist the journey of the dead into the afterlife, developed from the earlier Coffin Texts.

Books of Moses pn
Moseböcker
The first five books of the Hebrew Bible.

Boolean /buːˈli.ən/ /ˈbuli.ən/ /ˈbuːl.i.ən/ adj
boolesk
(logic, computing) Pertaining to data items that can have “true” and “false” (or, equivalently, 1 and 0 respectively) as their only possible values and to operations on such values.

Boolean /buːˈli.ən/ /ˈbuli.ən/ /ˈbuːl.i.ən/ Booleans n
boolesk variabel
(logic, computing) A variable that can hold a single true/false (1/0) value.

Boolean algebra Boolean algebras n
Boolesk algebra
(algebra) An algebraic structure (\Sigma, \vee, \wedge, \sim, 0, 1) where \vee and \wedge are idempotent binary operators, \sim is a unary involutory operator (called "complement"), and 0 and 1 are nullary operators (i.e., constants), such that (\Sigma, \vee, 0) is a commutative monoid, (\Sigma, \wedge, 1) is a commutative monoid, \wedge and \vee distribute with respect to each other, and such that combining two complementary elements through one binary operator yields the identity of the other binary operator. (See Boolean algebra (structure)#Axiomatics.)
(algebra, logic, computing) Specifically, an algebra in which all elements can take only one of two values (typically 0 and 1, or "true" and "false") and are subject to operations based on AND, OR and NOT

Borduria pn
Bordurien

Boreas /ˈbɔɹɪəs/ /ˈbɔːɹɪəs/ pn
Boreas
(Greek god) The god of the North Wind, Storms, Winter, Ice and Snow .
Bore Kung Bore
(poetic) The north wind personified.

Bornholm /ˈbɔɹn.həʊm/ pn
Bornholm
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Boryspil pn
Boryspil
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Borås /buːˈroʊs/ /buːˈrɔːs/ /bʊˈrɔːs/ pn
Borås
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Bose-Einstein condensate Bose-Einstein condensates n
Bose–Einstein-kondensat
(physics) A gaseous superfluid phase of matter in which all the particles have the same quantum state.

Bosnia /ˈbɑz.ni.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə/ pn
Bosnien
The northern three-fourths of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as a geographic and historical entity, not an administrative unit.

Bosnia and Herzegovina /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ænd hɜɹ.t͡sɨˈɡoʊ.vɨn.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ænd ˌhɜɹ.t͡sɨ.ɡoʊˈviː.nə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ənd hɜɹ.t͡sɨˈɡoʊ.vɨn.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ənd ˌhɜɹ.t͡sɨ.ɡoʊˈviː.nə/ pn
Bosnien och Hercegovina
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Bosnian /ˈbɑːzni.ən/ /ˈbɒzni.ən/ /ˈbɔːzni.ən/ Bosnians n
bosniska bosnier
(uncountable) The standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian, a South Slavic language, spoken primarily by Bosniaks in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosphorus /ˈbɑs.fɚ.əs/ /ˈbɑs.pɚ.əs/ /ˈbɒs.fəɹ.əs/ /ˈbɒs.pəɹ.əs/ pn
Bosporen
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Boston butt Boston butts n
fläskkarré karré

Boston ivy Boston ivies n
rådhusvin
A perennial vine related to the grapevine, Parthenocissus tricuspidata, which, like true ivy (Hedera helix), is planted next to masonry buildings to grow on the walls. In spite of the name, Boston ivy is native to Japan, Korea and China.

Bothnian Bay pn
Bottenviken
The most northern part of the Gulf of Bothnia.

Bothnian Sea pn
Bottenhavet
The southern part of the Gulf of Bothnia.

Botswana /bɑːtˈswɑːnə/ /bɒtˈswɑːnə/ pn
Botswana
The Republic of Botswana, since 1966

Botswanan more Botswanan most Botswanan adj
botswansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Botswana, the Botswanan people or the Botswanan language.

Botswanan Botswanans n
botswanier
A person from Botswana or of Botswanan descent.

Bouvet Island pn
Bouvetön
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Bowen /ˈboʊ.ən/ /ˈbəʊ.ən/ pn
Bowen
A surname from Welsh [in turn originating as a patronymic].
A en given name.
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Bowman's capsule Bowman's capsules n
Bowmans kapsel
(anatomy) A cup-like sac at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron in the mammalian kidney.

Boxing Day /ˈbɑːksɪŋ deɪ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ deɪ/ Boxing Days n
annandag jul annandag
The day after Christmas; the 26th of December.

Boötes /boʊˈoʊtiːz/ pn
Björnvaktaren
(constellation) A circumpolar constellation of the northern sky, called the “bear-guard” or the “herdsman”. It includes the fourth-brightest star in the night sky, Arcturus.

Brabant /bɹəˈbænt/ /ˈbɹæbənt/ /ˈbɹɑːbənt/ pn
Brabant
Duchy of Brabant; a historical region, roughly comprising the area of modern Flemish and Walloon Brabant, Brussels, the Belgian province of Antwerp, and the Dutch province of North Brabant.

Brabantian adj
brabantisk
Of or pertaining to Brabant or its people.
Of or pertaining to the Brabantian language.

Brasília /bɹəˈziːli.ə/ pn
Brasília
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Bratislava /ˌbɹætɨˈslɑːvə/ /ˌbɹɑːtɨˈslɑːvə/ pn
Bratislava
The region of Slovakia that includes the city of Bratislava.

Brazil /bɹə.ˈzɪl/ [-ˈzɪɫ] pn
Brasilien
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Brazilian /bɹə.ˈzɪ.lɪ.ən/ /bɹə.ˈzɪl.jən/ adj
brasiliansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Brazil, or the Brazilian people.

Brazilian /bɹə.ˈzɪ.lɪ.ən/ /bɹə.ˈzɪl.jən/ Brazilians n
brasilian brasilianare brasilianska brasse
A person from Brazil or of Brazilian descent.

Brazilian Portuguese pn
brasiliansk portugisiska
The Portuguese language as spoken and written in Brazil, particularly when it differs from other regional varieties of that language.

Breisgau pn
Breisgau

Bremen /ˈbɹeɪmən/ /ˈbɹɛmən/ pn
Bremen
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Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ adj
bretonsk bretagnisk
Of or pertaining to Brittany.

Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ Bretons n
breton bretonska bretagnare bretagniska
(countable) A person from Brittany.
bretonska bretagniska bretagnska
(uncountable) The Celtic language of Brittany.

Brexit /ˈbɹɛksɪt/ /ˈbɹɛɡzɪt/ pn
brexit
(UK politics) Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

Brexiteer /ˌbɹɛksɪˈtiɹ/ /ˌbɹɛksɪˈtɪə(ɹ)/ /ˌbɹɛɡzɪ-/ Brexiteers n
brexitör
(UK politics) Someone who supports Brexit, the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union.

Bridget /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪt/ pn
Birgitta Birgit
A en given name.

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] more British most British adj
brittisk
(historical) Of the ancient inhabitants of the southern part of Britain; Brythonic.

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] n
britt brittiska
The residents or inhabitants of Great Britain.
(history) The ancient inhabitants of the southern part of Britain before the Anglo-Saxon invasion.

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] pn
brittisk engelska
(chiefly, US) The British English language.

British Columbia /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ kə.ˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
British Columbia
Province in western Canada which has Victoria as its capital.

British Empire pn
Brittiska imperiet
(chiefly, _, historical) The United Kingdom and its overseas dependencies and colonies.

British English n
engelska
The English language as written and spoken in the United Kingdom (in contrast with other places, particularly other countries where English is predominant or at least an important language)

British Isles /ˌbɹɪ.tɪʃ ˈaɪlz/ pn
Brittiska öarna
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British Virgin Islands pn
Brittiska Jungfruöarna
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Briton /ˈbɹɪt.ən/ Britons n
britt
An inhabitant of Great Britain, particularly (historical) a Celt from the area of Roman Britain or (obsolete) a Welshman.

Brittany /ˈbɹɪtəni/ pn
Bretagne
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(obsolete, chiefly, poetic) The British Isles. [15th–19th c.]
A en given name.

Bronze Age pn
bronsålder
(archaeology) A period in a civilization's development when the most advanced metalworking has developed the techniques of smelting copper from natural outcroppings and alloys it to cast bronze.
(mythology) One of the Classical Ages of Man, associated with warfare.

Brown Browns pn
Brun Bruun
(countable) A surname.
An Irish surname of Anglo-Norman origin, a translation of de Brún.

Brownian motion Brownian motions n
brownsk rörelse
(statistical mechanics) Random motion of particles suspended in a fluid, arising from those particles being struck by individual molecules of the fluid.

Brownshirt Brownshirts n
brunskjorta
(historical) A uniformed member of the German Nazi Party (NSDAP), especially a storm trooper of the Sturmabteilung.

Bruges /bɹuːʒ/ pn
Brygge
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Brumaire /bɹuːˈmɛː/ /bɹʊˈmɛəɹ/ Brumaires pn
brumaire töckenmånad
(historical) The second month of the French Republican Calendar, from October 22, 23 or 24 to November 20, 21 or 22.

Brunei /bɹuːˈnaɪ/ pn
Brunei
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Bruneian adj
bruneisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Brunei, the Bruneian people.

Bruneian Bruneians n
bruneier bruneiska
A person from Brunei or of Bruneian descent.

Bruno /ˈbɹunoʊ/ Brunoes Brunos pn
Bruno
(countable) A en given name.

Brunswick pn
Braunschweig
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Brusselian adj
brysselsk
Of, from, or pertaining to, Brussels.

Brusselian Brusselians n
brysselska brysslare
Someone from Brussels.

Brussels /ˈbɹʌsəlz/ pn
Bryssel
(metonym) The administrative apparatus of the European Union.

Brussels sprout Brussels sprouts n
brysselkål rosenkål
(chiefly, in the plural) The green vegetable Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera, a cabbage variety native to Belgium.

Bucha /ˈbuːt͡ʃə/ pn
Butja
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Bucharest /ˌb(j)uːkəˈɹɛst/ pn
Bukarest
(metonym) The Romanian government.

Buckingham Palace pn
Buckingham Palace
The official London residence of the British monarch.

Budapest /ˈbjuːdəpɛst/ /ˈbuːdəpɛst/ /ˈbʊdəpɛst/ /ˌbjuːdəˈpɛst/ /ˌbuːdəˈpɛst/ pn
Budapest
(metonym) The Hungarian government.

Buddha /ˈbudə/ /ˈbʊdə/ /ˈbʊdːʰə/ pn
Buddha
Siddhartha Gautama, the Nepali prince and Indian philosopher and teacher who founded Buddhism.

Buddhism /ˈbu.dɪ.zəm/ /ˈbʊ.dɪ.zəm/ Buddhisms n
buddhism buddism
The religion or philosophy derived from the teachings of Gautama Buddha.

Buddhist /ˈbudɪst/ /ˈbʊdɪst/ more Buddhist most Buddhist adj
buddhistisk
Of, relating to, or practicing Buddhism.

Buddhist /ˈbudɪst/ /ˈbʊdɪst/ Buddhists n
buddhist
A practitioner of the religion and philosophy of Buddhism.

Buddhistic adj
buddistisk
Pertaining to Buddhism.

Buenos Aires /-nɒs/ /-ɹiːz/ /-ɹɪz/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹ-/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹɪs/ /ˌbweɪnoʊs ˈaɪɹɪs/ /ˌbweɪnəs ˈaɪɹɪs/ /ˌbwɛn-/ pn
Buenos Aires
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Buginese pn
buginesiska
A Malayo-Polynesian language spoken in parts of Sulawesi, Indonesia

Bujumbura /ˌbuːdʒəmˈbʊəɹə/ /ˌbuːd͡ʒəmˈbʊɹə/ pn
Bujumbura
The largest city, and former capital, of Burundi.

Bukhara /buˈkɑːɹə/ pn
Buchara
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Bulgaria /bʊlˈɡɛɹ.i.ə/ /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ə/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹ.i.ə/ pn
Bulgarien
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Bulgarian /bʊlˈɡɑɹi.ən/ /bʊlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ more Bulgarian most Bulgarian adj
bulgarisk bulgariska
Relating to Bulgaria, its people, or the Bulgarian language.

Bulgarian /bʊlˈɡɑɹi.ən/ /bʊlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ Bulgarians n
bulgar bulgariska
(countable) A native of Bulgaria.
bulgariska bulgarisk
(uncountable) The official language of Bulgaria.

Bulgarian Hound Bulgarian Hounds n
bulgarisk stövare
A breed of scenthound originating in Bulgaria.

Bunsen burner Bunsen burners n
bunsenbrännare
(science) A small laboratory gas burner whose air supply may be controlled with an adjustable hole.

Burgas pn
Burgas
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Burgundian /bɜːɹˈɡʌndɪən/ /bɜːˈɡʌndɪən/ adj
burgundisk
Pertaining to Burgundy, its people or its language.

Burgundian /bɜːɹˈɡʌndɪən/ /bɜːˈɡʌndɪən/ Burgundians n
burgundare burgunder
A native or inhabitant of Burgundy, or a person descended from natives of Burgundy.
burgunder burgundare
A member or descendant of the Burgundians, an East Germanic tribe.

Burgundian /bɜːɹˈɡʌndɪən/ /bɜːˈɡʌndɪən/ pn
burgundiska
The extinct East Germanic language of the Burgundians.

Burgundy /ˈbɜːɡəndi/ /ˈbɝːɡəndi/ Burgundies n
bourgogne bourgognevin
A variety of red wine from this region.

Burgundy /ˈbɜːɡəndi/ /ˈbɝːɡəndi/ pn
Bourgogne Burgund
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Burkina Faso /bəɹˈkiːnə ˈfɑsoʊ/ pn
Burkina Faso
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Burma /ˈbɜːmə/ /ˈbɝmə/ pn
Burma
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Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ adj
burmesisk burmesiska
Of or relating to Burma (Myanmar) or its people or language.

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ pn
burmesiska burmesisk
The script in which the Burmese language is written.

Burundi /bʊˈɹʊndi/ pn
Burundi
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Burundian more Burundian most Burundian adj
burundisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Burundi, the Burundian people.

Burundian Burundians n
burundier burundiska
A person from Burundi or of Burundian descent.

Burushaski pn
boroshaski

Buryatia pn
Burjatien
A republic of Russia to the south-east of the country, with capital Ulan-Ude.

Bushism pn
bushism
The political philosophy associated with former US president George W. Bush or his father, former US president George H. W. Bush.

Buzançais pn
Buzançais
A commune and town in the Indre department, Centre-Val de Loire, France.

Byblos pn
Byblos
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Byelorussian SSR /ˌbjɛləˈrʌʃən/ pn
Vitryska SSR
Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, the name for Bolshevik Belarus which became a constituent republic of the Soviet Union (1919–1991).

Byronism /ˈbaɪ.ɹən.ɪzm̩/ Byronisms n
byronism
Admiration or emulation of the poet Lord Byron.

Byzantine /baɪˈzæntaɪn/ /bɪˈzæntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntiːn/ more Byzantine most Byzantine adj
bysantinsk
Of or pertaining to Byzantium.
(figurative) Overly complex or intricate, especially of bureaucracy.

Byzantine Empire /ˈbɪzəntiːn ˈɛmpaɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Bysantinska riket Bysans
(historical) The predominantly Greek-speaking continuation of the Roman Empire during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages with its capital city being Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), originally known as Byzantium, which fell in 1453.

Byzantine fault tolerance Byzantine fault tolerances n
bysantinska generalsproblem
(computing) The dependability of a fault-tolerant (distributed) computer system, where components may fail without perfect information about the state of the components.

Byzantium /bɪˈzænti.əm/ pn
Byzantion
(historical, by extension) The Byzantine Empire.

Bézier curve /ˈbɛz.i.eɪ/ Bézier curves n
Bézier-kurva
(mathematics, computer graphics) A type of parametric curve defined by a set of control points, two of which are the ends of the curve, while the others determine its shape. [From 1960s.]

Bình Dương /ˈbɪnzʊəŋ/ pn
Binh Duong
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C /k/ /ks/ /s/ /siː/ /tʃ/ /ʃ/ pn
C
(programming) A particular high-level programming language from which many others are derived.

C clef C clefs n
C-klav
(music) A clef indicating the position of one-lined C on a staff.

C-pillar C-pillars n
C-stolpe
(automotive) The vertical support dividing a car's rear window from its rear windscreen, or, if the car has an additional window and D-pillar, the support dividing the central and rear windows.Column arrangement in cars

C-sharp n
ciss
(music) A musical note one semitone higher than a C, notated C♯.

CD /ˌsiːˈdiː/ CDs n
CD
Initialism of compact disc; a disc once commonly used to store data, and especially for the distribution of music and software.

CD burner CD burners n
CD-brännare
A device for recording audio, or saving data, onto a compact disc.

CD player CD players n
cd-spelare
(consumer electronics) An electronic device that plays compact discs.

CD-ROM /siː.diːˈɹɒm/ CD-ROMs n
CD-ROM
compact disk - read only memory: an optical disc containing data that can be read (but not changed) by a computer

CE pn
e.v.t. v.t. vt
Initialism of Common Era, Current Era or Christian Era. Equivalent of AD. Like other era initialisms, often written in small caps.

CEO CEOs n
CEO VD vd
(countable, business) Initialism of chief executive officer.

CIS pn
OSS
Initialism of Commonwealth of Independent States.

COPD COPDs n
KOL
(medicine) Initialism of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

CPSU pn
SUKP
Initialism of Communist Party of the Soviet Union.

CV CVs n
cv
Initialism of curriculum vitae.

Cabernet Sauvignon /kæbə(ɹ)ˈneɪ səʊvɪˈnjɒn/ Cabernet Sauvignons n
Cabernet Sauvignon
A variety of red grape used principally in wine-making.
A wine made from such grapes.

Caesar /ˈkaɪzɑɹ/ /ˈkaɪzɑː/ /ˈkaɪzə/ /ˈkaɪzəɹ/ /ˈsizəɹ/ /ˈsiːzə/ Caesares Caesars pn
Caesar
An ancient Roman family name, notably that of Julius Caesar.

Caesar salad Caesar salads n
caesarsallad
(gastronomy, countable, and, uncountable) A type of salad, generally made from romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, coddled or hard-boiled eggs, fresh-ground black pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
A serving of such salad.

Caesarean section Caesarean sections n
kejsarsnitt
Delivery of a baby through an incision in the womb.

Caesarism Caesarisms n
cesarism
autocracy
democratic dictatorship

Caiaphas /ˈkaɪ.ə.fəs/ pn
Kajafas
A Jewish high priest in the first century CE who is said to have organized the plot to kill Jesus.

Cain /keɪn/ [kʰeɪn] pn
Kain
(biblical character) The son of Adam and Eve who killed his brother Abel.

Cairo /keɪɹoʊ/ /kɛɹoʊ/ /ˈkaɪɹoʊ/ pn
Kairo
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Calabria /kəˈleɪbɹiːə/ /kəˈlæbɹiːə/ pn
Kalabrien
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Caleb /ˈkeɪ.ləb/ Calebs pn
Kaleb
(Biblical) Caleb the son of Jephunneh, an Israelite who entered Canaan with Joshua.

California /-njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfoɹ.ni.ə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfoɹ.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔɹ.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.ni.ə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.nɪ.ə/ [ˌkʰæl.ɪˈfo̞ɹ.njə] Californias pn
Kalifornien
Several places in the United States.

California condor California condors n
kalifornisk kondor
A New World vulture, Gymnogyps californianus, the largest North American land bird.

California poppy California poppies n
sömntuta
A popular flowering garden plant, Eschscholzia californica, native to the south-western United States, and other similar plants in genus Eschscholzia.

Californian more Californian most Californian adj
kalifornisk
Of or relating to California.

Californian Californians n
kalifornier
A native or resident of the state of California in the United States of America.

Calliope /kə.ˈlaɪ.ə.pi/ /kə.ˈliː.ə.pi/ pn
Kalliope
(Greek god) The Muse of eloquence and epic or heroic poetry; the mother of Orpheus with Apollo.

Calvinism Calvinisms n
kalvinism
The Christian religious tradition based upon the doctrines and forms of Christian practice of several Protestant reformers, especially John Calvin, in contrast to Catholicism, Lutheranism, Anabaptism, and Arminianism. One distinctive trait of the system is its Augustinian doctrine of predestination, which teaches that God has elected some for salvation, apart from anything they do or believe.

Calvinist /ˈkælvənɪst/ /ˈkælvɪnɪst/ Calvinists n
kalvinist
(religion) A follower of Calvinism.

Calydon /ˈkælɪˌdɒn/ pn
Kalydon
(historical, Greek mythology) The legendary founding king and eponym of the city of Calydon, whose failure to honor the goddess Artemis in a rite resulted in her sending the Calydonian Boar to lay waste to the city.

Calypso /kəˈlɪp.soʊ/ /kəˈlɪp.səʊ/ pn
Kalypso
(Greek god) A sea nymph who entertained Odysseus on her island, Ogygia, for seven years.

Cambodia [kæmˈboʊdi.ə] pn
Kambodja
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Cambodian Cambodians n
kambodjan kambodjanska
(countable) a person from Cambodia or of Cambodian descent

Cambrian /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/ /ˈkeɪm.bɹi.ən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/ more Cambrian most Cambrian adj
kambrisk
(geology) Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises lower, middle and Furongian epochs from about 542 to 490 million years ago.

Cambrian /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/ /ˈkeɪm.bɹi.ən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/ pn
kambrium
(geology) The Cambrian period.

Cambrian explosion /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ Cambrian explosions pn
kambriska explosionen
(evolutionary, _, biology) The relatively rapid appearance, during the Cambrian Period around 541 million years ago, of most major animal phyla, as demonstrated in the fossil record.

Cameroon /kæməˈɹuːn/ pn
Kamerun
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Cameroonian adj
kamerunsk
Of, from, or pertaining to Cameroon, the Cameroonian people or the Cameroonian language.

Cameroonian Cameroonians n
kamerunare kamerunska kamerunier
A person from Cameroon or of Cameroonian descent.

Camilla /kəˈmɪlə/ Camillas pn
Camilla
A en given name.

Campania pn
Kampanien
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Canaan /ˈkeɪneɪən/ /ˈkeɪniən/ /ˈkeɪnən/ pn
Kanaan
The name of multiple places in North America named after the historic region, including:

Canaan Dog Canaan Dogs n
Kanaan-hund
A herding dog native to Israel.

Canada /ˈkænədə/ [kʰeənədə] [kʰɛəɾ̃əɾə] Canadas pn
Kanada
(historical) Lower Canada 1791–1840 (also Canada East 1840–1867, now province of Quebec) or respectively Upper Canada (Canada West, now province of Ontario), often “the Canadas” (or politically, “United Canada” 1840–1867).
(historical) (1608–1763) The most active province of New France. Nowadays corresponds to the territory of much of Quebec, Ontario, and several US states (aligning with the Saint Lawrence River and Ottawa River plains and Great Lakes plains, and Laurentian Mountains)

Canada goose Canada geese n
kanadagås
A large goose, Branta canadensis.

Canadian /kə.ˈneɪ.di.ən/ [kʰə.ˈneɪ.ɾi.ən] more Canadian most Canadian adj
kanadensisk
Of, belonging to, or relating to Canada, its people or culture.
(informal) Of, belonging to, or relating to Canadian English.

Canadian /kə.ˈneɪ.di.ən/ [kʰə.ˈneɪ.ɾi.ən] Canadians n
kanadensare kanadensiska
A native or inhabitant of Canada.
(sports, informal) Canadian national championship.
(sports) canoe (short for Canadian canoe, as opposed to kayak)

Canadian football n
kanadensisk fotboll
A game similar to American football played on a field of 110 yards long and 65 yards wide (with two 20 yard-long endzones) in which two teams of 12 players attempt to get an ovoid ball to the end of each other's territory.

Canarian Canarians n
kanarier

Canary Islands /kəˈnɛəɹi ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Kanarieöarna
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Cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ Cancers n
kräfta
Someone with a Cancer star sign.

Cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ pn
Kräftan
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a crab.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the crab, ruled by the Moon and covering June 22 - July 22 (tropical astrology) or July 16 - August 15 (sidereal astrology).

Cancerian adj
kräfta
(astrology) Of or pertaining to the astrological sign of Cancer.

Candlemas /ˈkæn.dəl.məs/ Candlemases n
kyndelsmässa kyndelsmässodag
The festival in the Christian year celebrated on February 2nd. It commemorates the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of the infant Jesus in the Temple.

Cantabria /kænˈtæbɹiə/ pn
Kantabrien
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Canton /ˈkænˌtɒn/ /ˌkænˈtɒn/ pn
Kanton Guangdong
Guangzhou, the capital and largest city of Guangdong, China.

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniz/ /kæn.təˈniːz/ adj
kantonesisk
Relating to the city of Guangzhou (Canton) or the province of Guangdong.
Relating to Cantonese people.
Relating to Cantonese language.
Relating to Cantonese food/cuisine.

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniz/ /kæn.təˈniːz/ Cantonese n
kantones
(countable) An inhabitant of Canton; a person of Canton descent.
kantonesiska
(uncountable) A dialect of the Cantonese language, spoken in Guangzhou (Canton), Hong Kong, Macau, and treated as the standard dialect of the Cantonese language.

Cantopop n
kantopop
(uncountable, music genre) Cantonese popular music, originating from Guangdong (Canton) and Hong Kong.

Canuck /kə.ˈnʊk/ /kə.ˈnʌk/ Canucks n
kanadick
(Canada, US, informal, sometimes, derogatory) A Canadian, sometimes especially a French Canadian.

Canute /kəˈn(j)uːt/ pn
Knut
(historical) A en given name used in England from the eleventh to the thirteenth century.

Cape Town /ˈkeɪp ˌtaʊn/ pn
Kapstaden
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Cape Verde /keɪp ˈvɝd/ /keɪp ˈvɝdi/ pn
Kap Verde
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Cape Verdean adj
kapverdisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Cape Verde, the Cape Verdean people or the Cape Verdean language.

Cape gooseberry Cape gooseberries n
kapkrusbär
The fruit of this plant.

Cape lion Cape lions n
Kaplejon
A lion of the extinct population of subspecies Panthera leo melanochaita which inhabited the Cape of Good Hope.

Cape of Good Hope pn
Godahoppsudden
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Cape wagtail Cape wagtails n
kapärla
A wagtail of species Motacilla capensis, of the family Motacillidae, widespread in southern Africa

Capernaum pn
Kafarnaum
A biblical town in Galilee, archaeological site.

Capetonian /keɪpˈtəniən/ Capetonians n
kaptonare
A person from Cape Town.

Capitol pn
Kapitolium
The building in Washington, D.C., in which both houses of the Congress of the United States meet.

Cappadocia /-ˈdoʊkiə/ /kæpəˈdoʊʃə/ pn
Kappadokien
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Capricorn /ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔɹn/ /ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔːn/ pn
Stenbocken
(astrology) : The zodiac sign for the goat, ruled by Saturn and covering December 22 – January 20 (tropical astrology) or January 15 – February 14 (sidereal astrology).

Capuchin Capuchins n
kapucin kapucinermunk kapucinmunk
A member of an order of Roman Catholic friars.

Caracalla /ˌkærəˈkælə/ pn
Caracalla
A Roman emperor who ruled from 211 to 217 C.E..

Carboniferous pn
karbon stenkolsperioden
(geology) the Carboniferous period

Care Bear Care Bears n
Krambjörn
Any of a brand of cheerful bear figures, seen on greeting cards and as stuffed toys.

Care Bears pn
Krambjörnarna
A fictional group of multi-colored bear characters, originally painted in 1981 by artist Elena Kucharik to be used on greeting cards from American Greetings but in 1983, the characters were turned into plush teddy bears.

Carian /ˈkɛə.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˈkɛɚ.i.ən/ /ˈkɛɹ.i.ən/ /ˈkɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ adj
karisk
Of, or relating to Caria, or its people, language or culture.

Carian /ˈkɛə.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˈkɛɚ.i.ən/ /ˈkɛɹ.i.ən/ /ˈkɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ pn
kariska
An extinct Indo-European language in the Anatolian subgroup.

Caribbean /kəˈɹɪbiən/ /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːən/ adj
karibisk
Pertaining to the sea and region of the western Atlantic bounded by South America, Central America, and the islands of the West Indies (such as Cuba and Hispaniola).

Caribbean /kəˈɹɪbiən/ /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːən/ pn
Karibiska havet
Karibien
The countries that occupy the region of the western Atlantic bounded by South America, Central America, and the islands of the West Indies (such as Cuba and Hispaniola)

Caribbean Sea pn
Karibiska havet
A tropical sea in the Western Hemisphere, part of the Atlantic Ocean, southeast of the Gulf of Mexico.

Carolean more Carolean most Carolean adj
karolinsk
(historical) Of or relating to the Swedish kings Charles XI and Charles XII.

Carolean Caroleans n
karolin
(historical) A soldier (or war veteran) of the Swedish kings Charles XI and Charles XII.

Carolina chickadee Carolina chickadees n
karolinatita
Poecile carolinensis, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

Caroline /ˈkæ.ɹəˌlaɪn/ /ˈkæ.ɹəˌlɪn/ /ˈkɛɹ.əˌlaɪn/ Carolines pn
Karolina
A en given name.

Carolingian /ˌkæɹ.əˈlɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ /ˌkɛɹ.əˈlɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ more Carolingian most Carolingian adj
karolingisk
Of or pertaining to the dynasty that ruled parts of western Europe from the 7th to the 9th centuries.

Carp's tit Carp's tits n
carpmes
Melaniparus carpi, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

Carpathians /kɑː(ɹ)ˈpeɪ.θi.ənz/ pn
Karpaterna
A large mountainous system in Central Europe, mainly in Transylvania (Romania) and the Polish (Silesian)-Slovak border region.

Cartesian coordinate Cartesian coordinates n
kartesisk koordinat
(geometry) The coordinates of a point measured from an origin along a horizontal axis from left to right (the x-axis) and along a vertical axis from bottom to top (the y-axis). This can be extended to three-dimensions by the z-axis perpendicular to the x- and y-axes.

Cartesian coordinates n
kartesiska koordinater
(algebraic geometry) The coordinates of a point measured as its perpendicular distance to the right of a vertical axis (the y-axis) and its perpendicular distance above a horizontal axis (the x-axis).

Cartesian plane n
kartesiskt koordinatsystem
(geometry) A coordinate plane, with an applied Cartesian coordinate system.

Carthage /ˈkɑɹθɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːθɪdʒ/ pn
Karthago
Several places in the United States:

Casablanca /kæsəˈblæŋkə/ pn
Casablanca
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Casanova /ˌkæsəˈnoʊvə/ /ˌkæsəˈnəʊvə/ /ˌkæzəˈnoʊvə/ /ˌkæzəˈnəʊvə/ Casanovas n
casanova donjuan kvinnotjusare tjejtjusare
A man considered romantic and gallant, especially one who gives amorous attentions to women.
manshora
A promiscuous, philandering man.

Caspar pn
Kaspar
(Biblical character) one of the Magi.
Jesper Kasper
A en given name, more popular in the form Jasper.

Caspian Sea /ˈkæspi.ən ˈsiː/ pn
Kaspiska havet
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Caspian gull Caspian gulls n
kaspisk trut
Larus cachinnans, a large gull.

Caspian tern Caspian terns n
skräntärna
A widely distributed species of tern, Hydroprogne caspia syn. Hydroprogne tschegrava.

Caspian tit Caspian tits n
hyrkanmes
Poecile hyrcanus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

Cassandra /kəˈsæn.dɹə/ /kəˈsɑːn.dɹə/ pn
Kassandra
(Greek mythology) A prophetess who was daughter of King Priam of Troy and his queen Hecuba. She captured the eye of Apollo and was granted the ability to see the future; however, she was destined never to be believed.

Cassia crossbill Cassia crossbills n
cassiakorsnäbb
Loxia sinesciuris, a passerine bird in the family Fringillidae, endemic to the South Hills and Albion Mountains in southern Idaho.

Cassiopeia /ˌkæs.i.əˈpiː.ə/ pn
Kassiopeia
(Greek mythology) Proud wife of Cepheus and mother of Andromeda, queen of Ethiopia. When she boasted that her beauty was equal to that of the Nereids, she was punished by Poseidon.
Cassiopeja
(constellation) A circumpolar constellation of the northern sky representing Queen Cassiopeia from Greek myth. The constellation lies between Cepheus and Perseus and contains the stars Schedar and Caph.

Castile /kasˈtiːɫ/ /kəsˈtiːl/ pn
Kastilien
A medieval kingdom (and previously a county) in the Iberian Peninsula.
A vaguely defined region of central Spain generally corresponding to the regions of Old and New Castile.

Castile and León pn
Kastilien och León
The largest of the autonomous communities of Spain, in the central north of the country.

Castile soap Castile soaps n
Kastilien tvål
A kind of fine, hard, white or mottled soap, originally made with olive oil.

Castile-La Mancha pn
Kastilien‐La Mancha
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Castilian /kəˈstɪljən/ pn
kastilianska
(inexact, sometimes, _, offensive) Synonym of Spanish, the language of Spain and its former colonies.

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.lən/ /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ adj
katalansk katalanska
Of or pertaining to Catalonia.

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.lən/ /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ Catalans n
katalan katalanska
A native or inhabitant of Catalonia.

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.lən/ /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ pn
katalanska
The Romance language of Catalonia, an autonomous region in the northeast of Spain, also spoken in the Valencian autonomous region (where the language is officially named valencià), the Balearic Islands, Andorra, Roussillon in France, and the Sardinian city of Alghero.

Catalonia /ˌkæt.əˈləʊn.i.ə/ pn
Katalonien
(historical) A traditional region and former principality, including the autonomous community of Catalonia, the Aragon Strip and the region of Northern Catalonia (France).

Catch-22 Catch-22s n
moment 22
(idiomatic) A difficult situation from which there is no escape because it involves mutually conflicting or dependent conditions.

Cathar /ˈkæθɑɹ/ Cathari Cathars n
katar
A member of certain so self-styled Novatian and other medieval Christian sects embracing a form of dualism and extraordinary practices purportedly adhering to Mary Magdalene's teachings, persecuted by Roman Catholics as heretics.

Catherine /ˈkæθ(ə)ɹɪn/ pn
Katarina
A en given name.

Catholic /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/ Catholics n
katolik
A member of a Catholic church.

Catholic Church Catholic Churches n
katolska kyrkan
The Catholic Church, which consists of 24 particular churches in full communion with the Pope as the Bishop of Rome.

Catholicism /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzm/ Catholicisms n
katolicism katolicismen
The faiths, practices and doctrines of the Catholic Church, usually the Roman Catholic Church.

Caucasian /-ʃən/ /kɑˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.zɪ.ən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.ʒən/ more Caucasian most Caucasian adj
kaukasisk
Of or relating to the Caucasus region or its culture, languages, and people.
(anthropology, dated) Of a racial classification pertaining to people having certain phenotypical features such as straight, curly, or wavy hair and very light to brown pigmented skin, and originating from Europe, parts of Northern Africa and Central, South, and Western Asia.

Caucasian /-ʃən/ /kɑˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.zɪ.ən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.ʒən/ Caucasians n
kaukas kaukasier kaukasiska
(anthropology, dated) A member of the Caucasian racial classification (adjective sense 2).

Caucasian grouse Caucasian grouse Caucasian grouses n
kaukasisk orre
A large bird in the grouse family, Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi.

Caucasus /ˈkɔːkəsəs/ pn
Kaukasien
(geopolitical) A geopolitical region in Eastern Europe, deriving its name from the aforementioned mountains.

Cauchy sequence Cauchy sequences n
Cauchyföljd
(analysis) Any sequence x_n in a metric space with metric d such that for every \epsilon > 0 there exists a natural number N such that for all k, m \ge N , d(x_k, x_m) < \epsilon .

Cave pn
Grottan
The 18th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Cayman Islands pn
Caymanöarna
(metonym) offshore bank accounts based in the Cayman Islands.

Cecilia /sɪˈsiːli.ə/ /sɪˈsɪli.ə/ pn
Cecilia
A en given name.

Celsius /ˈsɛlsiəs/ /ˈsɛlʃəs/ adj
Celsius grader
Related to a metric temperature scale, originally defined as having the freezing point of water as 0 degrees and its boiling point as 100 degrees, at standard atmospheric pressure. The standardized definition has 0.01 °C as the triple point of water, and a difference in temperature of 1 °C corresponds to 1⁄273.16 of the difference in temperature between the triple point and the absolute zero.

Celt /kɛlt/ /sɛlt/ Celts n
kelt
(historical) A member of one of the ancient peoples of Western Europe called Celtae by the Romans.
A member of any of the (modern, Celtic) peoples who speak Celtic languages.

Celtiberian /ˌkɛlt.aɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ /ˌkɛlt.ɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ /ˌsɛlt.aɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ /ˌsɛlt.ɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ pn
keltoiberiska
An extinct Indo-European language of the Celtic branch spoken by these people in an area of the Iberian Peninsula lying between the headwaters of the Duero, Tajo, Júcar and Turia rivers and the Ebro river.

Celtic /ˈkɛltɪk/ /ˈsɛltɪk/ more Celtic most Celtic adj
keltisk
Of or relating to the Celts.

Celtic Sea pn
Keltiska havet
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Cenozoic /k/ /s/ /ˌkeɪnəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌkɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsinɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsiːnɵˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzəʊɪk/ adj
kenozoisk
(geology) Of or pertaining to the Cenozoic era.

Cenozoic /k/ /s/ /ˌkeɪnəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌkɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsinɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsiːnɵˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzəʊɪk/ pn
Kenozoikum
(geology) A geologic era within the Phanerozoic eon comprising the Paleogene, Neogene and Quaternary periods from about 65 million years ago to the present, when the continents moved to their current position and modern plants and animals evolved.

Central African Republic /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈæfɹɪkən ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Centralafrikanska republiken
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Central America /ˌsɛntɹəl əˈmɛɹɪkə/ pn
Centralamerika Mellanamerika
The part of continental North America which lies between Mexico and South America.

Central Asia pn
Centralasien
A landlocked area of continental Asia comprising Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. In the USSR and the modern Russia, the area is called Middle Asia (Средняя Азия).

Central Asian more Central Asian most Central Asian adj
centralasiatisk
Of, from or pertaining to Central Asia.

Central Europe /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈjʊəɹəp/ /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈjʊɹəp/ pn
Centraleuropa Mellaneuropa
A geographic region in the center of Europe, usually including Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia and Germany.

Central European adj
centraleuropeisk mellaneuropeisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Central Europe, its people, or its culture.

Central European Central Europeans n
centraleuropé mellaneuropé
A Central European person; one who comes from or lives in Central Europe.

Central Luzon pn
Centrala Luzon
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Central Ostrobothnia pn
Mellersta Österbotten

Cerberus /ˈsɝbəɹəs/ pn
Cerberos Cerberus Kerberos
(Greek mythology) The giant three-headed dog who guards the entrance to Hades; and one of the many offspring of Echidna and Typhon.

Ceres /ˈsɪəɹiːz/ pn
Ceres
(Roman god) The Roman goddess of agriculture; equivalent to the Greek goddess Demeter.
(astronomy) A celestial body orbiting between Mars and Jupiter, the innermost dwarf planet; officially called (1) Ceres. (see usage notes)

Cesky terrier Cesky terriers n
ceskyterrier
A well-muscled, short-legged breed of hunting terrier.

Cetti's warbler /ˈtʃɛtiz/ Cetti's warblers n
cettisångare
A small, Old World passerine bird, Cettia cetti, of the warbler family (Sylviidae).

Ceuta pn
Ceuta
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Ceylon /seɪˈlɑn/ /siˈlɑn/ /sɪˈlɒn/ pn
Ceylon

Chad /t͡ʃæd/ pn
Tchad
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Chadian adj
tchadisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Chad, a country in Africa.

Chadian Chadians n
tchadier
A person from Chad or of Chadian descent.

Chagatai /ˈt͡ʃɑːɡətaɪ/ pn
Djagatai Tjagatai
A male given name of historical usage, most famously borne by the Mongol ruler Chagatai Khan (1183–1242), second son of Genghis Khan and first khan of the Chagatai Khanate, a medieval Mongol and later Turkicized khanate of Central Asia (divided after the 14th century).
tjagataiska
An extinct literary Turkic language used in Central Asia and Bashkortostan between the 15th and the 20th century.

Chakavian pn
čakavisk dialekt

Chaldea /kælˈdi.ə/ pn
Kaldéen
A region in the southern portion of Babylonia, Lower Mesopotamia, lying chiefly on the right bank of the Euphrates, but commonly used to refer to the whole of the Mesopotamian plain.

Challenger Deep pn
Challengerdjupet
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Champagne-Ardenne pn
Champagne-Ardenne
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Champions League pn
Champions League
(soccer) The highest-level European club football (soccer) tournament, organised by UEFA.

Chancellor of the Exchequer pn
finansminister
The official title held by the British cabinet minister, who is responsible for all governmental economic and financial matters, including the treasury.

Channel Islands /ˈtʃænəl ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Kanalöarna Normandiska öarna
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Channel Tunnel pn
Kanaltunneln
(rail) The man-made tunnel under the English Channel joining England and France.

Charlemagne /ˈʃɑɹləˌmeɪn/ /ˈʃɑːləˌmeɪn/ /ˈʃɑːrləmeɪn/ /ˌʃɑːrləˈmeɪn/ pn
Karl den store
One of the kings of the Franks from 768 to 814, crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 until his death in 814.

Charles /t͡ʃɑɹlz/ /t͡ʃɑːlz/ /t͡ʃɑ˞lz/ Charleses pn
Karl Carl
A en given name.

Charles's law /ˌtʃɑːlz ˈlɔː/ pn
Charles lag Gay-Lussacs första lag Gay-Lussacs lag
(physics) The law stating that the density of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to its temperature at constant pressure.

Charlie /ˈtʃɑɹli/ Charlies pn
Carro Kalle Kolle Lotta
A diminutive of the en given name Charlotte or Charlene, also used as a formal given name, although less common than the male name.

Charlotte /ˈʃaɹlət/ /ˈʃaːlət/ /ˈʃɑɹlət/ /ˈʃɑːlət/ pn
Charlotta
A en given name.

Charon /-ɹən/ /ˈkɛəɹɑn/ /ˈkɛəɹɒn/ /ˈkɛəɹən/ /ˈkɛːrən/ /ˈʃɛəɹɑn/ pn
Charon
(astronomy) The largest of the five moons of Pluto.

Chartism Chartisms pn
chartism
(historical) A working-class movement for political and social reform in the United Kingdom during the mid-19th century.

Cheboksary /ˌt͡ʃɛbɒkˈsæɹiː/ pn
Tjeboksary
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Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃən/ /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ adj
tjetjensk tjetjenska
Of or relating to the Chechen people.

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃən/ /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ Chechens n
tjetjen tjetjener
A member of a Nakh people of the northern Caucasus and resident in the Russian republic of Chechnya.

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃən/ /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ pn
tjetjenska
The language of the Chechens, a member of the Nakh family.

Chechnya /ˈt͡ʃɛtʃ.ni.ə/ [ˈt͡ʃɛtʃ.ɲi.ə] pn
Tjetjenien
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Cheddar cheese Cheddar cheeses n
cheddar cheddarost
Any similar cheese made anywhere in the world.

Cheka /ˈtʃɛkə/ pn
tjeka
(historical) The first of a succession of Soviet state security organizations, created in 1917.

Chelyabinsk /tʃɛlˈjæbɪnsk/ pn
Tjeljabinsk
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Chennai /ˈt͡ʃɛnaɪ/ pn
Chennai
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Chernihiv /-ˈnihɪv/ /t͡ʃəɹˈnihiv/ /t͡ʃəˈniːhiːv/ /t͡ʃɛɹ-/ /ˈt͡ʃəɹnəˌhiv/ pn
Tjernihiv
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Chernobyl /tʃɜːˈnɒbəl/ /tʃɜːˈnəʊbəl/ /t͡ʃɚˈnoʊbəl/ pn
Tjernobyl
(by extension) The 1986 nuclear accident which resulted in the abandonment of the aforementioned city.

Cherokee /ˈt͡ʃɛ.ɹə.ˌkiː/ pn
Cherokeser
An indigenous North American people.
cherokesiska
Their Iroquoian language, spoken in Oklahoma and North Carolina.
A syllabary for the Cherokee language invented by Sequoyah.

Cherusci n
cherusker
(historical) a Germanic tribe that inhabited parts of the plains and forests of northwestern Germany, in the area possibly near present-day Hanover, during the first centuries BC and AD

Cheshire cat /ˌtʃɛʃə ˈkat/ /ˌtʃɛʃɚ ˈkæt/ Cheshire cats pn
Cheshirekatten
A fictional cat with a broad fixed grin, made popular by Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865).

Cheshire cheese Cheshire cheeses n
chester-ost chesterost
A dense and crumbly cheese produced in the English county of Cheshire.

Chevrolet /ˌʃəvɹoʊˈleɪ/ pn
Cheva Chevrolet
A brand of automobile, now produced by a part of the General Motors group.

Cheyenne /ʃaɪˈɛn/ Cheyenne Cheyennes n
cheyenne
A member of an indigenous people of the Great Plains in North America.

Cheyenne /ʃaɪˈɛn/ pn
cheyenne
An Algonquian language spoken by the Cheyenne people.

Chianti /kiˈænti/ /kiˈɑnti/ /kɪˈantɪ/ Chiantis n
chianti
A Tuscan red wine.

Chicago /ʃəˈkɑː.ɡo/ /ʃəˈkɔː.ɡo/ /ʃɪˈkɑ.ɡoʊ/ /ʃɪˈkɑː.ɡəʊ/ /ʃɪˈkɔ.ɡoʊ/ [ʃɪˈkä(ː).ɡo] pn
Chicago
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Chihuahua /t͡ʃɪˈwaʊ(w).ə/ /t͡ʃɪˈwɑːwɑː/ Chihuahuas n
chihuahua
The smallest breed of dog in the world, originating in Mexico and having large erect ears.

Childermas Childermases pn
menlösa barns dag värnlösa barns dag
(Christianity) A religious service and holiday commemorating the supposed Massacre of the Innocents in Judea around the time of the birth of Christ, typically observed on 28 December in Western Christianity and 29 December in Eastern Christianity; in Spanish and Latin American contexts, the day is frequently filled with light-hearted pranks similar to April Fools' Day.

Chile /ˈt͡ʃileɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃilɛ/ /ˈt͡ʃiː.leɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃɪl.e/ /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ pn
Chile
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Chilean /t͡ʃɪˈleɪən/ /t͡ʃɪˈliːən/ /ˈt͡ʃɪli.ən/ adj
chilensk
Of, from, or pertaining to the nation or culture of Chile or its people.

Chilean /t͡ʃɪˈleɪən/ /t͡ʃɪˈliːən/ /ˈt͡ʃɪli.ən/ Chileans n
chilenare chilenska
A person from Chile or of Chilean descent.

Chimera /kaɪˈmɪɹə/ /kəˈmɪɹə/ /kɪˈmɪəɹə/ /kʌɪˈmɪəɹə/ pn
Chimaira chimaira chimära kimera
(Greek mythology) A supposed fire-breathing monster in Lycia with the head of a lion, body of a goat, and tail of a dragon or snake, killed by the hero Bellerophon.

China /ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ [ˈt͡ʃ(ʰ)aɪ̯nə] Chinas pn
Kina Folkrepubliken Kina
A nation or civilization occupying the country around the Yellow, Yangtze, and Pearl Rivers in East Asia, taken as a whole under its various dynasties.
Kina
The principal state in this country, including (historical) an empire under various dynasties and (since 1949) the People's Republic of China.

China proper pn
Egentliga Kina Inre kina
China excluding Inner Mongolia, Manchuria, Mongolia, Taiwan, Tibet, Tuva, and Xinjiang.

Chinatown /ˈtʃaɪnətaʊn/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪnəˌtaʊn/ Chinatowns n
Chinatown
A district of a city or town (in a country other than China) in which there is a large concentration of Chinese residents and businesses.

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] more Chinese most Chinese adj
kinesisk kinesiska
Of, from, or related to a language native to Han Chinese persons, often used generally of Chinese characters or particularly to refer to Standard Mandarin.

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] Chinese Chineses n
kinesiska kines
(countable, chiefly, in the plural) A person/people from China or of Chinese descent.
kinakäk kinamat
(uncountable) Chinese cuisine.

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] pn
kinesiska kineser
(uncountable, collective) The citizens of China, particularly citizens of the People's Republic of China.
kinesiska kinesiskt språk kinesisk
(uncountable) The branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family including Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese, Minnan, and other closely related language varieties and dialects.

Chinese Taipei pn
Kinesiska Taipei
A name under which the Republic of China (Taiwan) participates in international organisations.

Chinese character Chinese characters n
hanzi kinesiska tecken
Any character used in the written form of several languages of China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam.

Chinese checkers n
kinaschack
A board game played by two to six people, in which players aim to move their own pieces to the corner opposite their starting position by single moves or jumps over other pieces.

Chinese dragon Chinese dragons n
kinesisk drake
(mythology) A legendary creature, usually depicted as long and snake-like, with many claws, common in several East Asian cultures.

Chinese finger trap Chinese finger traps n
bondfångare fingerfälla kinesisk fingerfälla
A gag toy, used to play practical jokes, that traps the victim's fingers in both ends of a small cylinder woven from bamboo.

Chinese numeral Chinese numerals n
kinesisk siffra
(arithmetic) Any of the symbols 〇 (or 零), 一, 二, 三, 四, 五, 六, 七, 八, 九, 十, 百, 千, 萬 / 万, 億 / 亿, etc. used to represent numbers in Chinese-speaking countries/areas, Japan, at some stage in Korea and Vietnam.

Chinese trumpet vine Chinese trumpet vines n
kinesisk trumpetranka
Campsis grandiflora.

Chinese water torture n
kinesisk vattentortyr
A form of torture in which water is repetitively dripped onto the forehead of a victim who is restrained.

Chinese whispers n
viskleken
(games, mostly, UK) A game for several players in which a phrase, whispered by each person in turn to their neighbour, is often unwittingly misunderstood as it is transferred, to humorous effect by the time it reaches the last person and is compared with the original phrase.

Chink /t͡ʃɪŋk/ Chinks n
guling
(slang, offensive, ethnic slur) A person of perceived Chinese ethnicity.

Chișinău /ˌkɪʃɪˈnaʊ/ pn
Chișinău Kishinev Kisjinjov
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Chopin Chopins pn
Chopin
A surname from French.

Christ /kɹaɪst/ pn
Kristus
(Christianity) The anointed one, the Messiah predicted by the Old Testament.
(Christianity) A title given to Jesus of Nazareth, seen as the fulfiller of the messianic prophecy.

Christ almighty interjection
herre min skapare
(UK, US) An exclamation of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration or astonishment

Christ's thorn Christ's thorns n
kristi törne kristitörne
Paliurus spina-christi, a deciduous shrub or small tree of the Mediterranean and parts of Asia, with spiny shoots.

Christa pn
Krista
A en given name.

Christadelphian adj
kristadelfiansk kristadelfian
Pertaining to the Christadelphians.

Christadelphian Christadelphians n
kristadelfian kristadelfiansk
A member of a particular nontrinitarian Christian denomination founded in the mid-19th century.

Christendom /ˈkɹɪsn̩dəm/ Christendoms n
kristenhet
The Christian world; Christ's Church on Earth. [from 14th c.]

Christian /ˈkɹɪstjən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ more Christian most Christian adj
kristen kristlig
(not comparable) Of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians.

Christian /ˈkɹɪstjən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ Christians n
kristen
(obsolete, England) A European, especially though not necessarily of the Christian religion.

Christian /ˈkɹɪstjən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ Christians pn
Kristian Christian
A en given name found in England since the twelfth century.
A en given name of medieval usage, rare today.

Christian Democrat Christian Democrats n
kristdemokrat
(politics) A supporter of Christian Democracy.

Christian Democratic more Christian Democratic most Christian Democratic adj
kristdemokratisk
Of or pertaining to Christian Democracy or Christian Democrats.

Christianity /ˌkɹɪstiˈænɪti/ /ˌkɹɪst͡ʃiˈænɪti/ Christianities pn
kristendom
An Abrahamic religion originating from the community of the followers of Jesus Christ.

Christianize v
kristna
(transitive) To cause to convert to Christianity.

Christianly more Christianly most Christianly adv
kristet
In a Christian fashion.

Christina /kɹɪsˈtiːnə/ pn
Kristina
A en given name.

Christmas /ˈkɹɪsməs/ Christmases Christmasses pn
jul
(originally, Christianity) A festival or holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ and incorporating various Christian, pre-Christian, pagan, and secular customs, which in Western Christianity is celebrated on December 25 (Christmas Day) in most places.

Christmas Day Christmas Days n
juldagen juldag
The day on which Christmas is celebrated. It is December 25 in the West, and January 7 in some Eastern Orthodox churches.

Christmas Eve Christmas Eves pn
julaftons kväll julaftonskväll julafton
The evening before Christmas Day.
julafton dopparedagen julaftons kväll julaftonskväll
The day before Christmas Day.

Christmas Island pn
Julön
A non-self-governing territory of Australia, located in the Indian Ocean.

Christmas card Christmas cards n
julkort
A greeting card that is decorated in a manner that celebrates Christmas.

Christmas carol Christmas carols n
julsång
(music genre) A carol (song or hymn) whose lyrics are on the theme of Christmas.

Christmas cracker Christmas crackers n
smällkaramell
(British, Canada, New Zealand) A table decoration, in the form of a large paper sweet wrapper, constructed around a cardboard tube typically containing a paper hat, silly joke and a small novelty or toy; a pair of people pull the ends of the cracker causing an embedded device to make a crack sound as the cracker breaks in two and the contents are released.

Christmas ham Christmas hams n
julskinka
A ham, boiled and then baked in the oven with mustard, served sliced at Christmas as one of the traditionally most important parts of the Scandinavian julbord (special Christmas-time smörgåsbord).
Ham prepared in various other ways in various regions at Christmas, such as stuffed ham in parts of the United States, or ham soaked in fruit juices in the Philippines.

Christmas light Christmas lights n
julbelysning julgransljus
(mostly, in the plural) One of the electric lights used at Christmas to decorate a tree, house, etc.

Christmas market Christmas markets n
julmarknad

Christmas pudding Christmas puddings n
julpudding plumpudding
A rich dessert traditionally eaten at Christmas, made from dried fruit and nuts.

Christmas season Christmas seasons n
juletid jultid
Christmastide, Yuletide; the Twelve Days of Christmas, starting on Christmas Day and ending on Epiphany, January 6.

Christmas tree /ˈkɹɪsməs tɹiː/ Christmas trees n
julgran
A conifer used during the Christmas holiday season, typically decorated with lights and ornaments and often a star or angel at its tip.

Christmassy Christmassier Christmassiest adj
julig
Resembling or having feelings of Christmas; festive.

Christopher /ˈkɹɪs.tə.fɚ/ pn
Kristoffer
A en given name.
A surname originating as a patronymic.

Chronicles pn
Andra Krönikeboken Första Krönikeboken
(biblical) A book of the Jewish Tanakh, divided into two Books of Chronicles in the Christian Bible.

Chronos pn
Kronos
(Greek god) The personification of time.

Chud Chud Chuds n
tjud
(historical, in early Russian annals, chiefly, used, _, in the plural) A member of any of several Finnic peoples in the area of what is now Estonia, Karelia and Northwestern Russia.

Chukchi /ˈt͡ʃukt͡ʃiː/ Chukchi Chukchis n
tjuktjer
(countable) A person belonging to the Chukchi nation native to the Chukotka peninsula

Chukchi /ˈt͡ʃukt͡ʃiː/ pn
tjuktjiska
(uncountable) A Paleosiberian language spoken by Chukchi people in the easternmost extremity of Siberia, mainly in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug.

Chukchi Sea pn
Tjuktjerhavet
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Chukotka Autonomous Okrug pn
Tjuktjien
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Church Father /ˈt͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ fɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈt͡ʃɝt͡ʃ fɑ.ðɚ/ Church Fathers n
kyrkofader
(Christianity) One of a number of male Christian writers from Antiquity whose doctrinal work is considered authoritative by the later church.

Church of England pn
Engelska kyrkan
The English branch of the Christian Church; (since the 16th century) specifically the established Protestant church in England which is the mother church of the Anglican Communion.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pn
Jesu Kristi Kyrka av Sista Dagars Heliga
The major denomination of the Latter Day Saint movement, founded in the United States by Joseph Smith; the Mormon Church.

Church of Scotland pn
Skotska kyrkan
The national Presbyterian church of Scotland.

Chuvashia /t͡ʃuːˈvɑːʃɪə/ pn
Tjuvasjien
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Châteauroux /ˌʃætəʊˈɹuː/ /ˌʃɑːtəʊˈɹuː/ pn
Châteauroux
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Cilicia /sɪˈlɪsɪə/ /sɪˈlɪʃə/ pn
Cilicien Kilikien
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Cimbrian /ˈsɪmbɹiən/ pn
zimbriska
(uncountable) The Bavarian Germanic language of these people, which is a variety of German.

Cinderella /ˌsɪndəˈɹɛlə/ Cinderellas pn
Askungen
A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale myth-element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward.
The main character in this story, a mistreated and impoverished girl. At a royal ball she meets a handsome prince who later identifies her by means of a dropped article, most commonly a slipper, and removes her from her poverty.

Circassia pn
Tjerkessien

Circassian /səɹˈkæʃən/ /səˈkæsi.ən/ more Circassian most Circassian adj
tjerkessisk
Of or pertaining to Circassia or Circassians.

Circassian /səɹˈkæʃən/ /səˈkæsi.ən/ Circassians n
tjerkess
A native or inhabitant of Circassia (historical) (nowadays shared by Adygea, Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia), including the Adyghes and Ubykhs.

Citroën /ˈsɪtɹoʊn/ /ˈsɪtɹən/ /ˈsɪtɹəʊn/ Citroëns pn
Citroën
A car of the Citroën brand.

Clara /ˈklæɹə/ /ˈklɑːɹə/ /ˈklɛəɹə/ pn
Klara
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Classical Chinese pn
klassisk kinesiska
The written Chinese language used from the Zhou Dynasty (1045 B.C.E.) (especially the Spring and Autumn Period), through to the end of the Han Dynasty (220 C.E.). In Chinese, or, formally, . The language of many classics of Chinese literature.
The written Chinese language used from the Zhou Dynasty (1045 B.C.E.) to the early 20th century.

Classical Nahuatl pn
klassisk nahuatl
The variants of the Nahuatl language spoken in central Mexico at the time of the Spanish colonization.

Classical Syriac pn
syriska

Claus Clauses pn
Klas
A en given name.

Clement /ˈklɛmənt/ Clements pn
Klemens
A en given name, borne by an early pope and by several saints.

Clio /ˈklaɪ.oʊ/ /ˈkliːoʊ/ pn
Klio
(Greek god) The goddess of history and heroic poetry, and one of the Muses; the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne.

Clotho /ˈkloʊθoʊ/ pn
Klotho
(Greek mythology) The youngest of the three Fates, a daughter of Zeus and Themis; the spinner of the thread of life. Her Roman equivalent is Nona.

Coca-Cola pn
Coca-Cola cola
A particular cola soft drink (type of carbonated drink), produced by the Coca-Cola Company.

Cockaigne /kɒˈkeɪn/ /kəˈkeɪn/ pn
schlaraffenland
(medieval folklore) A land of plenty, luxury and idleness.

Coele-Syria /ˌsiːliˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Koilesyrien
A Hellenistic region and imperial Roman province of Syria.

Coimbra /kuːˈĩbɹə/ /kəʊˈĩbɹə/ /ˈkwĩbɹə/ pn
Coimbra
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Coke /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ Cokes n
kola coca cokis cola
(countable, uncountable, informal) Cola-based soft drink; (in particular) Coca-Cola.
kola
(US, especially, Southern US, informal) Any soft drink, regardless of type.

Colchis pn
Kolchis Kolkis
(historical) TemplateParserError:LuaError, corresponding to what is now western Georgia.

Cold War /ˌkoʊld ˈwɔɹ/ /ˌkəʊld ˈwɔː/ pn
kalla kriget
(historical) The period of hostility short of open war between the Soviet Bloc and the Western powers, especially the United States, between 1945 and 1991.

Cologne /kəˈloʊn/ pn
Köln
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Colombia /kəˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
Colombia
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Colombian Colombians n
Colombian colombian
A native or inhabitant of Colombia.
A native or inhabitant of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Colombo /kəˈlɒm.bəʊ/ /kəˈlʌm.bəʊ/ /ˈkɒl.əm.bəʊ/ pn
Colombo
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Colorado /kɑləˈɹædoʊ/ /kɑləˈɹɑdoʊ/ /kɒləˈɹeɪdoʊ/ /kɒləˈɹɑːdəʊ/ pn
Colorado
(historical) The Territory of Colorado, a former territory of the United States.

Colosseum pn
Colosseum Kolosseum
The largest stadium in the Roman empire, located near the center of Rome.

Colossians pn
Kolosserbrevet
(biblical) The twelfth book of the New Testament of the Bible, an epistle to the people of Colossae which is attributed to Paul the Apostle.

Colossus of Rhodes pn
kolossen på Rhodos
A statue of Greek god Helios in ancient Rhodes, Greece. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Commagene /kɑːməˈd͡ʒiːni/ pn
Kommagene
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Common Slavic pn
samslaviska
(Indo-European studies) The last phase of Proto-Slavic language, the Late Proto-Slavic.

Commonwealth of Australia /ˈkɒmənˌwelθ əv ɒˈstreɪljə/ pn
Australiska statsförbundet Samväldet Australien
The formal and full name of the country Australia.

Commonwealth of Independent States pn
Oberoende staters samvälde OSS
An alliance and confederation of nine former Soviet republics: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan formed as a successor to the Soviet Union.

Commonwealth of Nations pn
Samväldet Brittiska samväldet
An association of independent, sovereign states most of which formerly constituted the British Empire.

Commonwealth of the Bahamas /ˈkɑmənwɛlθ əv ðə bəˈhɑməz/ /ˈkɒmənwɛlθ əv ðə bəˈhɑːməz/ pn
Samväldet Bahamas
The official name of the state of Bahamas.

Communist Party of China pn
Kinas kommunistiska parti
(Chinese politics) The ruling political party of the People's Republic of China.

Comorian /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹiən/ adj
komorisk comorisk
Of, from, or pertaining to the Comoros, the Comorian people or the Comorian language.

Comorian /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹiən/ Comorians n
komorier
A person from Comoros or of Comorian descent.

Comorian /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹiən/ pn
komoriska
The language of the islands of the Comoros.

Comoros /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹoʊz/ pn
Komorerna Comorerna
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Conakry /ˈkɑːnəkɹiː/ /ˌkɒnəˈkɹiː/ pn
Conacry Konakry
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Confederate States of America pn
Amerikas konfedererade stater
(historical) An unrecognized nation existing from 1861–1865, consisting of the eleven Southern states who sought independence from the United States of America over the issue of slavery.

Confucian more Confucian most Confucian adj
konfuciansk
Of, pertaining to, or conforming to the teachings of Confucius.

Confucianism Confucianisms n
konfucianism
The philosophy and teaching of Confucius, which emphasizes self-cultivation, collective harmony, righteousness and the family structure.

Confucius /kənˈfju.ʃəs/ pn
Konfucius
An influential Chinese philosopher who lived 551 B.C.E. – 479 B.C.E.; personal name Kong Qiu (孔丘).

Congo /ˈkɑŋɡoʊ/ /ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/ /ˈkɔŋɡoʊ/ pn
Kongo Demokratiska Republiken Kongo Kongo-Brazzaville Kongo-Kinshasa Republiken Kongo
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Congolese /ˌkɒŋ.ɡəˈliːz/ adj
kongolesisk
Of, from, or pertaining to the Democratic Republic of Congo or its people.
Of, from, or pertaining to the Republic of Congo or its people.

Congolese /ˌkɒŋ.ɡəˈliːz/ Congolese n
kongoles
A person from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire).
A person from the Republic of the Congo.

Congress Poland pn
Kongresspolen
(historical) The Kingdom of Poland created in 1815 by the Congress of Vienna as a sovereign state of the Russian part of Poland connected by personal union with the Russian Empire under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Poland until 1832.

Conrad /ˈkɑnɹæd/ /ˈkɒnɹæd/ pn
Konrad
A en given name.

Constantine /ˈkɑns.tənˌtiːn/ /ˈkɒns.tənˌtaɪn/ pn
Konstantin
A en given name.

Constantinople /ˌkɑn.stæn.tɪˈnoʊ.pəl/ /ˌkɒn.stæn.tɪˈnəʊ.pəl/ pn
Konstantinopel
Name of present-day Istanbul from 330–1930 C.E.. Previously known as Byzantium.

Constantinopolitan /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.noʊˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəʊˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ adj
konstantinopolitansk
Relating to Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul).

Constantinopolitan /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.noʊˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəʊˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ Constantinopolitans n
konstantinopolitan
(historical) A native or inhabitant of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul).

Cook Islands /ˈkʊk ˈaɪ̯.ləndz/ pn
Cooköarna
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Copenhagen /ˈkoʊpənˌheɪɡən/ /ˈkoʊpənˌhɑɡən/ /ˌkəʊpənˈheɪɡən/ /ˌkəʊpənˈhɑːɡən/ pn
Köpenhamn Köpenhamns amt
One of the former counties of Denmark.

Copenhagener Copenhageners n
köpenhamnare
Someone from Copenhagen.

Copernican more Copernican most Copernican adj
kopernikansk
Of or pertaining to one or more of his theories.

Copt /kɑpt/ /kɒpt/ Copts n
kopt koptiska
A member of the Coptic Church.

Coral Sea /ˈkɒɹəl ˈsiː/ pn
Korallhavet
A marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean off the north-east coast of Australia.

Corfu /ˈkɔɹ.fju/ pn
Korfu
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The capital of Corfu.

Corinth /ˈkɒɹ.ɪnθ/ /ˈkɔɹ.ɪnθ/ pn
Korinth
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Corinthian /kəˈɹɪnθiən/ more Corinthian most Corinthian adj
korintisk
Of or relating to Corinth.

Corinthians pn
Korinthier
(biblical) Either of the two books in the New Testament of the Bible that are written as epistles to the people of Corinth and which are attributed to Paul the Apostle, Sosthenes and Timothy.

Cork pn
Cork
Principal city of County Cork.

Cornish /ˈkɔːnɪʃ/ /ˈkɔːɹnɪʃ/ pn
korniska
The Celtic language of Cornwall, related to Welsh and Breton.

Coronatide /kəˈɹoʊnəˌtaɪd/ /kəˈɹəʊnəˌtaɪd/ pn
coronatider
(Christianity, neologism) The period of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Corse-du-Sud pn
Corse-du-Sud Sydkorsika
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Corsica /ˈkɔɹsɪkə/ /ˈkɔːsɪkə/ pn
Korsika
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Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ more Corsican most Corsican adj
korsikansk korsikanska
of, from, or pertaining to Corsica, the Corsican people or the Corsican language

Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ Corsicans n
korsikan korsikanska
a person from Corsica or of Corsican descent

Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ pn
korsikanska
the language of the Corsican people

Cossack /ˈkɑsˌæk/ /ˈkɒsˌæk/ /ˈkɔsˌæk/ Cossacks n
kosack
A member or descendant of an originally (semi-)nomadic population of Eastern Europe and the adjacent parts of Asia, formed in part of runaways from neighbouring countries, that eventually settled in parts of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Russian tsarist Empire and constituted a military caste, particularly in areas now comprising southern Russia and Ukraine.

Costa Rica /ˌkoʊ.stə ˈɹi.kə/ /ˌkɑ.stə ˈɹi.kə/ /ˌkɒs.tə ˈɹiː.kə/ pn
Costa Rica
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Costa Rican adj
costaricansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Costa Rica.

Council of Europe pn
Europeiska rådet Europarådet
An international organisation focused on protecting human rights, democracy, rule of law in Europe, with headquarters in Strasbourg, France.

Count Dracula pn
Greve Drakula
The fictional vampire in the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker.

Courland /ˈkʊə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Kurland
(historical) A duchy in that region.

Courlander Courlanders n
kurländare
Someone from Courland

Cracow /ˈkɹækaʊ/ /ˈkɹækoʊ/ /ˈkɹɑkaʊ/ /ˈkɹɑkoʊ/ pn
Kraków
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Cramer's rule Cramer's rules n
Cramers regel
(linear algebra) An explicit formula for the solution of a system of linear equations with as many equations as unknowns, valid whenever the system has a unique solution.

Cree /kɹiː/ pn
cree
The Algonquian language or dialect continuum spoken by this people.

Cretaceous /kɹəˈteɪ.ʃəs/ pn
krita
(geology) The geologic period within the Mesozoic era that comprises lower and upper epochs from about 146 to 66 million years ago.

Cretan /ˈkɹiːtən/ adj
kretensisk
Of or relating to Crete or its inhabitants.

Cretan /ˈkɹiːtən/ Cretans n
kretensare kreter
An inhabitant or a resident of Crete.

Crete /ˈkɹiːt/ pn
Kreta
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Cretzschmar's bunting Cretzschmar's buntings n
rostsparv
Emberiza caesia, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease n
Creutzfeldt-Jakobs sjukdom
(disease, neurology) A rare, progressive, fatal disease of the nervous system, characterized by dementia and loss of muscle control. It is a prion disease, apparently transmissible from animals to humans by eating infected tissue, as well as from tissue interchanges among humans (e.g. corneal transplants, blood transfusions).

Crimea /kɹaɪˈmiːə/ /kɹaɪˈmɪə/ pn
Krim Krimhalvön
Synonym of Crimean Peninsula: TemplateParserError:LuaError. A peninsula which juts southwards out of the Ukrainian mainland (to which it is connected by the Isthmus of Perekop) into the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, separating the Sea of Azov from the Black Sea.

Crimean /kɹaɪˈmi.ən/ adj
krimsk
Denoting, of, or related to Crimea, a peninsula on the north of the Black Sea, separating it from the Sea of Azov.

Crimean Gothic pn
krimgotiska
A Germanic, probably East Germanic, language spoken by the Crimean Goths in some isolated locations in Crimea until the late eighteenth century.

Crimean Tatar n
krimtatariska
A Turkic language of Crimea (Ukraine), Turkey, Romania, Russia, Bulgaria and Uzbekistan.

Crimean peninsula pn
Krimhalvön
Crimea, a peninsula of southern Ukraine between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

Croatia /-ʃi.ə/ /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ pn
Kroatien
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Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ more Croatian most Croatian adj
kroatisk kroatiska
of or pertaining to Croatia, the Croatian people or their language

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ Croatians n
kroatiska kroat
An inhabitant of Croatia, or a person of Croatian descent.

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ pn
kroatiska
A standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian, a South Slavic language, spoken by Croats.

Croesus /ˈkɹiːsəs/ Croesi Croesuses n
krösus
(figuratively) A rich person.

Croesus /ˈkɹiːsəs/ pn
Krösus
(specifically) A king of Lydia, noted for his great wealth.

Cronus pn
Kronos
(Greek mythology) The youngest of the twelve Titans, son of Uranus and Gaia; father to the first generation of Olympian gods and goddesses.

Crusade Crusades n
korståg
Any of a series of religious campaigns by Christian forces from the 11th to the 13th century, mostly to capture the Holy Land from the Muslims who occupied it.

Ctrl n
Ctrl
(computing)

Cub Scout Cub Scouts n
miniorscout vargunge
A member of the junior division of the Boy Scout movement

Cuba /ˈkjuːbə/ [ˈkjuː.bə] [ˈkjʉː.bə] pn
Kuba
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A surname.

Cubist /ˈkjubəst/ /ˈkjuːbɪst/ adj
kubistisk
Of, or pertaining to cubism.

Cubist /ˈkjubəst/ /ˈkjuːbɪst/ Cubists n
kubist
(arts) An artist who works in the style of cubism.

Cupid /ˈkjuːpɪd/ pn
Amor Astrild Cupido
(Roman god) The god of love, son of Venus; sometimes depicted as a cherub (a naked, winged boy with bow and arrow). The Roman counterpart of Eros.

Cushitic adj
kushitisk
Pertaining to the Cushites.

Cyclades /saɪkleɪdz/ /ˈsɪklədiːz/ pn
Kykladerna
An Aegean island chain in southeast-central Greece, surrounding the main island Delos, further including the islands of Andros, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Syra, Tinos and Zea.

Cygnus pn
Svanen
(constellation) A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a swan. It includes the triple star system HD 188753 and the stars Deneb and Albireo.

Cypriot /ˈsɪp.ɹi.ət/ adj
cypriotisk
Of, from, or relating to Cyprus.

Cypriot /ˈsɪp.ɹi.ət/ Cypriots n
cypriot cypriotiska
A person from Cyprus.

Cyprus /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ pn
Cypern
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Cyrenaica /saɪɹəˈneɪ.ɪkə/ pn
Cyrenaika
A Roman province on the North African coast, now part of Libya,

Cyrene /saɪˈɹiːni/ pn
Kyrene Cyrene
(historical) an Ancient Greek colony in North Africa near the coast of Mediterranean Sea in the Cyrenaica region of present-day Libya.

Cyrillic /sɪˈɹɪl.ɪk/ adj
kyrillisk
Denoting an alphabet devised for writing the Old Church Slavonic liturgical language, and its adaptations used for several languages of Eastern Europe and Asia; of or relating to this writing system.

Cyrillic /sɪˈɹɪl.ɪk/ pn
kyrilliska kyrillisk
The Cyrillic alphabet or writing system.

Czech /t͡ʃɛk/ adj
tjeckisk tjeckiska
Of, from, or pertaining to the Czech Republic (Czechia), the Czech people, culture, or language.

Czech /t͡ʃɛk/ Czechs n
tjeck tjeckiska
(countable) A person from the Czech Republic (Czechia) or of Czech descent.

Czech /t͡ʃɛk/ pn
tjeckiska tjeckisk
(uncountable) A Slavic language primarily spoken in the Czech Republic.

Czech Republic /ˈtʃɛk ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Tjeckiska republiken Tjeckien Tjeckiska Republiken
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Czechia /ˈt͡ʃɛkiə/ pn
Tjeckien
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Czecho-Slovakia pn
Tjecko-Slovakien
dated form of Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovak more Czechoslovak most Czechoslovak adj
tjeckoslovakisk
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Czechoslovakia or its people.

Czechoslovakia /ˌtʃɛk.əʊ.sləʊ.ˈvæk.ɪ.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.oʊ.sloʊ.ˈvɑk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sloʊ.ˈvæk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sloʊ.ˈvɑk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sləˈvæk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sləˈvɑ.ki.ə/ pn
Tjeckoslovakien
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Côte d'Ivoire /ˌkoʊt diˈvwɑɹ/ /ˌkəʊt diːˈvwɑː/ pn
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D major n
D-dur
(music) The major key with the notes D, E, F♯, G, A, B, and C♯, the key signature of which has two sharps.
(music) The major chord with a root of D.

D-pillar D-pillars n
D-stolpe
(automotive) The vertical support dividing a car's rear windscreen from its rear window (where the car has a central side window between the front and rear side windows; see C-pillar).Column arrangement in cars

DILF /dɪlf/ DILFs n
DILF
(vulgar, slang, acronym) A father or older man found sexually attractive.

DIY /ˌdi.aɪˈwaɪ/ more DIY most DIY adj
gör-det-själv-
Do-it-yourself.

DNA /ˌdiˌɛnˈeɪ/ /ˌdiːɛnˈeɪ/ DNAs n
DNA
(biochemistry, genetics) Initialism of deoxyribonucleic acid (“a nucleic acid found in all living things (and some non-living things such as certain viruses) which consists of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix; encoded in its structure are genetic instructions for development, functioning, growth, and reproduction”).
DNA arvsmassa
(informal, loosely) The part of a living thing that carries genetic information.
DNA anlag arvsanlag kynne
(figuratively) The fundamental nature or values of a person, or an organization or other thing, especially when considered as innate and/or immutable.

DRM n
DRM

DVD /ˌdi vi ˈdi/ /ˌdiː viː ˈdiː/ DVDs n
DVD
(initialism) digital video disc or digital versatile disc; an optical disc on which video is recorded in digital format, such as commercially-released movies and other video media.

DVD player DVD players n
DVD-spelare
An electronic device for playing DVDs.

Dacia /ˈdeɪsɪə/ /ˈdeɪʃə/ pn
Dakien
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Daffy Duck pn
Daffy Anka
A fictional anthropomorphic black duck in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of animated cartoons by Warner Bros.

Dagestan /ˌdæɡɪˈstæn/ /ˌdæɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Dagestan
A Russian republic in the Caucasus region.

Dalecarlia pn
Dalarna
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Dalecarlian adj
dalsk
Pertaining to Dalecarlia or Dalecarlians.

Dalecarlian Dalecarlians n
dalkarl dalmas mas
An inhabitant of Dalecarlia.

Dalecarlian pn
dalmål
Dialect group spoken in Dalecarlia, Sweden

Dalmatia /dælˈmeɪʃə/ pn
Dalmatien
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Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ Dalmatians n
dalmatin dalmatiner
One of a breed of dog with a short, white coat with dark spots.

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ pn
dalmatiska
An extinct Romance language that was once spoken in Dalmatia.

Damascus /dəˈmæskəs/ /dəˈmɑːskəs/ pn
Damaskus
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Dan /dæn/ pn
Dan
The fifth son of Jacob and Bilhah (who was Rachel's handmaid).
A en given name & nickname, derived from the prophet Daniel.

Dane /deɪn/ Danes n
dansk danska
A person of Danish descent.

Danegeld /ˈdeɪnɡɛld/ n
danagäld
(history) a tax raised originally to protect against Viking raiders in the 10th and 11th centuries, and later continued as a land tax

Danelaw /ˈdeɪnˌlɔ/ pn
Danelagen
(history) The part of Great Britain in which the laws of the Scandinavians dominated those of the Anglo-Saxons.

Danicize /ˈdeɪnɪsaɪz/ v
danisera fördanska
To make (more) Danish.

Daniel /ˈdænjəl/ /ˈdænəl/ [ˈdanjəl] pn
Daniel
A book in the Old Testament of the Bible.
(biblical character) The prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.
A en given name in regular use since the Middle Ages.

Danish /ˈdeɪ.nɪʃ/ adj
dansk danska
Of or pertaining to Denmark.

Danish /ˈdeɪ.nɪʃ/ pn
danska dansk
The language of Danes and Denmark.

Danish longball n
långboll
A game founded in Denmark, in which players have to hit a ball with a bat and run to the other side of a square

Danish pastry Danish pastries n
wienerbröd
A sweet and flaky yeast-raised roll made from a dough using butter or margarine and filled with remonce (butter and sugar) or custard.

Dannebrog /ˈdænəbɹɒɡ/ pn
Dannebrog
The national flag of Denmark, featuring a white Nordic cross atop a red background; is said to be the oldest continuously used national flag in the world, dating back to the 13th century.

Dantesque /ˌdæntɪˈɛsk/ more Dantesque most Dantesque adj
Dantes dantesk
Of, pertaining to, or in the style of Dante; characterized by a formal, elevated tone and somber focus.

Danube /ˈdænjuːb/ pn
Donau
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Danzig pn
Danzig
Gdańsk (especially in reference to the times when it was part of a German-speaking state such as Prussia or Germany).

Dardanelles /ˌdɑɹ.dənˈɛlz/ /ˌdɑː.dənˈɛlz/ [ˌdɑɹ.dənˈɛɫz] [ˌdɑː.dənˈɛɫz] pn
Dardanellerna
The strait connecting the Sea of Marmara with the Aegean Sea to the west.

Dari /ˈdɑːɹi/ pn
dari
The dialect of the Persian language as spoken natively by approximately one-half of the population in Afghanistan and which serves as the interethnic lingua franca for the vast majority of the population; also referred to as Eastern Persian, Afghan Persian, or simply Persian.

Darius /ˈdæɹi.əs/ /ˈdɑɹi.əs/ pn
Darieios Darius
Any of several kings in Achaemenid dynasty of Persia, 6th to 4th century BCE.

Dartford warbler Dartford warblers n
provencesångare
A small warbler, Sylvia undata, native to western Europe and northern Africa.

Darwin's fox Darwin's foxes n
darwinräv
A fox-like South American canid of species Lycalopex fulvipes, found predominantly on Chiloé.

Darwinism /ˈdɑːwɪnɪzəm/ Darwinisms n
darwinism
The principles of natural selection set out in Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species (1859), more strictly defined by August Weismann and developed by other authors into a central part of the modern evolutionary synthesis.

Darwinist /ˈdɑːwɪnɪst/ Darwinists n
darwinist
A believer in Darwinism, the theory of evolution by natural selection.

Daurian jackdaw Daurian jackdaws n
klippkaja
An Asian bird of the crow family (Coloeus dauuricus) closely related to the western jackdaw (Coloeus monedula).

David /ˈdeɪvɪd/ Davids pn
David
(biblical character) The second king of Judah and Israel, the successor of King Saul in the Old Testament; the son of Jesse and the father of Nathan and King Solomon.
(rare) A en given name, often combined with a feminine middle name (e.g. David Ann).

Davidson /ˈdeɪvɪdsən/ pn
Davidsson
An English and Scottish surname originating as a patronymic.

Day of Atonement pn
försoningsdagen
(Judaism) Yom Kippur

Dead Sea pn
Döda havet
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Deaf /dɛf/ adj
döv
Of or relating to the culture surrounding deaf users of sign languages.

Death pn
döden liemannen
The personification of death, often a skeleton with a scythe, and one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse.

December /dɪˈsɛm.bəɹ/ /dɪˈsɛmbə/ Decembers pn
december
The twelfth and last month of the Gregorian calendar, following November and preceding the January of the following year, containing the southern solstice.

Decembrist Decembrists n
decemberman dekabrist
(historical) A participant in, or sympathizer with, the Decembrist revolt.

Delhi /ˈdɛl.i/ pn
Delhi
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Delilah /dɪˈlaɪlə/ pn
Delila
The mistress of Samson who betrayed him to the Philistines.

Delphic /ˈdɛlfɪk/ more Delphic most Delphic adj
delfisk
Of or relating to Delphi or its oracles.

Deluge pn
syndafloden
(Bible) The Biblical flood taking place in the story of Noah in Genesis.

Demeter /dəˈmiːtəɹ/ /dɪˈmiːtə/ /ˈdɛmɪtəɹ/ pn
Demeter
(Greek god) The goddess of the fertility of the Earth and harvests, protector of marriage and social order; daughter of Cronos and Rhea, mother to Persephone.

Democrat Democrats n
demokrat
(US politics) A member or supporter of the Democratic Party in the United States.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk ˈpiːpəlz ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv kəˈɹiːə/ pn
Demokratiska Folkrepubliken Korea Demokratiska folkrepubliken Korea
Official name of North Korea.

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka pn
Demokratiska socialistiska republiken Sri Lanka
Official name of Sri Lanka.

Democritus /dɪˈmɒkɹɪtəs/ pn
Demokritos
A Greek philosopher (c.460-c.370 BC). The originator of the atomic theory together with his teacher Leucippus.

Denise /dəˈniːz/ pn
Denise
A en given name.

Denmark /ˈdɛn.mɑɹk/ /ˈdɛn.mɑːk/ pn
Danmark
The main part of the Kingdom of Denmark, excluding the Faroe Islands and Greenland; the metropole of the Kingdom of Denmark.
A number of places in other countries:

Denmark-Norway pn
Danmark-Norge
(historical) A former political entity consisting of the united kingdoms of Denmark and Norway, including overseas Norwegian dependencies of Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands.

Dennis /ˈdɛnɪs/ pn
Dennis
A en given name.

Derek /ˈdɛɹɪk/ pn
Didrik
A en given name.

Dervish /ˈdɜː(ɹ)vɪʃ/ Dervishes n
dervisch
A member of a Sufi Muslim ascetic fraternity of mendicant friars.

Deuteronomy /djuːtəˈɹɒnəmi/ /dutəˈɹɑnəmi/ /dʊˈtrɔnɔmi/ /dʒuːtəˈɹɒnəmi/ pn
Femte Moseboken
The fifth of the Books of Moses in the Old Testament of the Bible, the fifth book in the Torah.

Deutsche Mark Deutsche Mark Deutsche Marks n
D-mark
(historical, numismatics) The former currency unit of Germany (now replaced by the euro), abbreviated as DM or DEM.

Devonian pn
devon
(geology) the Devonian period

Dhivehi n
divehi
An Indo-Aryan language, the official language of the Republic of Maldives.

Diana /daɪˈænə/ pn
Diana
(Roman god) The daughter of Latona and Jupiter, and twin sister of Apollo; the goddess of the hunt, associated wild animals and the forest or wilderness, and an emblem of chastity; the Roman counterpart of Artemis.
A en given name.

Dijon mustard Dijon mustards n
dijonsenap
A kind of mustard made with verjuice (or, more recently, white wine) instead of vinegar.

Diophantine equation Diophantine equations n
diofantisk ekvation
(number theory) A polynomial equation whose variables are only permitted to assume integer values.

Disciple Disciples n
lärjunge
One of the twelve disciples of Jesus sent out as Apostles.

Djibouti /d͡ʒɪˈbuːtiː/ pn
Djibouti
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Djiboutian Djiboutians n
djiboutier
A person from Djibouti or of Djiboutian descent.

Dnipro /dniːˈprəʊ/ /niˈproʊ/ /nɪˈproʊ/ /ˈdnɪ.prə/ /ˈni.proʊ/ /ˈnɪ.proʊ/ pn
Dnepr
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Dodecanese /ˌdəʊdɛkəˈniːz/ pn
Dodekanisos
An island chain consisting of twelve main islands including Rhodes, its capital.

Dogrib pn
dogrib
The Athabaskan language of this people.

Doha /ˈdoʊ.hɑː/ /ˈdəʊ.hɑː/ pn
Doha
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Dom Pérignon /ˌdɔm pɛɹɪnˈjɒn/ pn
Dom Pérignon dompa
An expensive brand of champagne named for Dom Pérignon.

Dome of the Rock pn
Klippdomen
A shrine, located on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, which contains the Foundation Stone.

Dominica /də.ˈmɪ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ pn
Dominica
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Dominican /də.ˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kən/ more Dominican most Dominican adj
dominikansk
Of, from, or pertaining to the Dominican Republic, or its people.
dominikisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Dominica, or its people.

Dominican /də.ˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kən/ Dominicans n
dominikanska dominiker dominikan dominiska
A person from the Dominican Republic or of its descent.
dominiker dominiska
A person from the Commonwealth of Dominica or of its descent.
dominikan dominikaner
A member of the religious order founded by St. Dominic.

Dominican Republic /doʊˌmɪn.ɪ.kən ɹəˈpʌb.lɪk/ /dɒmˌɪn.ɪ.kən ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ pn
Dominikanska republiken
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Don Juan Don Juans n
fruntimmerskarl kvinnoförförare tjejtjusare
A man who obsessively seduces women.

Don Quixote /dɒn ˈkwɪksəʊt/ /ˌdɑn kiˈhoʊteɪ/ /ˌdɑn kiˈhoʊti/ /ˌdɒn kiːˈhəʊtɪ/ pn
Don Quijote
A famous 1605–1615 Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes (1547–1616), whose full title is El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha (The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha).

Donald /ˈdɑn.əld/ /ˈdɒn.əld/ Donalds pn
Donald
A en given name.

Donald Duck pn
Kalle Anka
One of the Disney cartoon characters, an anthropomorphic white-feathered duck who usually wears a sailor suit and is known for his voice especially in tantrums.

Donaldism n
ankism
fan culture that is found among fans of Disney comics and animated motion pictures and shorts

Donatism n
donatism
(Christianity) An early Christian belief which maintained that apostate priests were incapable of administering the sacraments, as opposed to the orthodox view that any sacrament administered by a properly ordained priest or bishop is valid, regardless of how sinful he is or if he has converted to another religion.

Donetsk People's Republic pn
Folkrepubliken Donetsk
A partially-recognized secessionist state proclaimed in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, on the 7th of April, 2014; it claims to be the successor state of the 1918 Donetsk–Krivoy Rog Soviet Republic and is one of two members of the Confederation of Novorossiya.

Doppler effect Doppler effects n
dopplereffekt
The apparent change in frequency or wavelength of a wave that is perceived by an observer moving relative to the source of the waves.

Dorcas /ˈdɔɹkəs/ /ˈdɔːkəs/ pn
Dorkas
A woman who is said, in the Bible, to have been restored to life by Peter.

Doric pn
dorisk
The Ancient Greek dialect group once spoken in northwestern Greece, southern Italy, and Sicily.

Dorotea pn
Dorotea

Dorothy /ˈdɑɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɒɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɔɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɔɹ.θi/ pn
Dorotea
A en given name.

Dortmund pn
Dortmund
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Dover /ˈdoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈdəʊ.və/ pn
Dover
A sea area between this port and France.

Down syndrome /-dɹəm/ /daʊn ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /daʊn ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ pn
Downs syndrom
(neurology, chiefly, US, Australia, New Zealand) A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21 (a chromosomal excess), whereby the patients typically have a delay in cognitive ability and physical growth, as well as a small head and tilted eyelids. [from 1961.]

Dresden /ˈdɹɛzdən/ pn
Dresden
(history, metonymically) The Bombing of Dresden.

Dublin /ˈdʊbᵊlən/ /ˈdʌblən/ /ˈdʌblɪn/ pn
Dublin
(metonym) The government of the Republic of Ireland.

Dubrovnik pn
Dubrovnik
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Duckburg /ˈdʌkbɝɡ/ pn
Ankeborg
A fictional city, located in the fictional US state of Calisota, that serves as the home of Donald Duck, his surrounding cast, and several other anthropomorphic animals.

Durrës /ˈdʊɹəs/ pn
Durrës
An Adriatic port city in Albania, on the site of ancient Epidamnus.

Dushanbe pn
Dusjanbe
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Dutch /dʌt͡ʃ/ adj
nederländsk holländsk
Of or pertaining to the Netherlands, the Dutch people or the Dutch language.

Dutch /dʌt͡ʃ/ n
holländska nederländska holländare nederländare
(collective) The people of the Netherlands, or one of certain ethnic groups descending from the people of the Netherlands.

Dutch /dʌt͡ʃ/ pn
nederländska holländska
The main language of the Netherlands, Flanders (i.e., the northern half of Belgium) and Suriname; Netherlandic.

Dutch elm disease n
almsjuka
(plant disease) A disease of elm trees caused by ascomycete fungi in the genus Ophiostoma and spread by bark beetles.

Dutch oven Dutch ovens n
stekgryta gjutjärnsgryta
(US) A large metal cooking pot with a tight-fitting lid.

Dutchman /ˈdʌt͡ʃmən/ Dutchmen n
nederländare holländare
A Dutch man; a man from the Netherlands.

Dutchman's breeches n
sjömanshjärta
A plant of the species Lamprocapnos spectabilis, formerly Dicentra spectabilis, similar to D. cucullaria, but red or pink.

Dutchwoman /dʌt͡ʃˌwʊmən/ Dutchwomen n
nederländska holländska
A Dutch woman; a woman from the Netherlands.

E /iː/ /ɛ/ Es n
E
The grade below D in some grading systems. In most such systems, it is a failing grade.
A
(installment of a series)

E /iː/ /ɛ/ symbol
Ö

E major n
E-dur
(music) The major key with the notes E, F♯, G♯, A, B, C♯, D♯, the key signature of which has four sharps.
(music) The major chord with a root of E.

E minor n
e-moll
(music) a minor key with the notes E, F♯, G, A, B, C, and D

E-flat E-flats n
ess
(music) A tone one semitone lower than E, between D and E.

ECB pn
ECB
Initialism of European Central Bank.

EDNOS n
ätstörning utan närmare specifikation
Acronym of Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified: an eating disorder that does not contain all of the characteristics of major classifications of eating disorders (such as anorexia or bulimia).

EEA pn
EES
Initialism of European Economic Area (the area consisting of the European Union plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein).

EEC pn
EEG
(historical) Initialism of European Economic Community, forerunner of the European Community (EC) and the European Union (EU).

EFTA /ɛf.tɑː/ pn
EFTA
Initialism of European Free Trade Association.

ENT ENTs n
ÖNH
(medical) Initialism of ear, nose and throat.
(medical) An otorhinolaryngologist; an ear, nose and throat doctor.

EU /ˌiː ˈjuː/ pn
EU
(politics, economics) Initialism of European Union.

Earl /ɜːl/ /ɝl/ pn
Jarl
A surname originating as an occupation for service in the household of an earl, or from a nickname.

Early Modern English pn
tidig medelengelska
The form of the English language written and spoken from the end of the 15th century to the mid-17th century.

Early New High German pn
äldre nyhögtyska
The form of the German language spoken from 1350 or 1500 to 1650 CE, successor to Middle High German.

Earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ Earths pn
jorden Tellus
The third planet of the Solar System; the world upon which humans live.

Earth Overshoot Day Earth Overshoot Days pn
den ekologiska skuldens dag
(ecology) The calculated illustrative calendar date on which humanity's resource consumption for the year exceeds Earth's capacity to regenerate those resources that year.

Earth mass Earth masses n
jordmassa
(astronomy) A unit of mass equal to that of the Earth, used to express the mass of planets and similar astronomical bodies. 1 M🜨 = 6 × 1024 kg.

Earthling /ˈɜːθlɪŋ/ /ˈɝθlɪŋ/ Earthlings n
jordbo
(chiefly, science fiction) An inhabitant of Earth, as opposed to one of another planet; specifically, a sentient member of any species native to Earth. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

East /iːst/ Easts pn
ostan ostanvind
A personification of the wind from the east.
fjärran östern orienten
The Eastern world; the regions, primarily situated in the Eastern Hemisphere, whose culture is derived from Arabia, India, Persia or China.
fjärran östern orienten öst östblocket
The Eastern Bloc; the eastern countries of Europe.

East Africa pn
Östafrika
The eastern part of the continent of Africa.

East African adj
östafrikansk
Of, from, or pertaining to East Africa, its people, or its culture.

East African East Africans n
östafrikan
An East African person; one who comes from or lives in East Africa.

East Anglia pn
Östangeln
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East Asia pn
Östasien
The eastern part of Asia inclusive of China proper, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan and sometimes inclusive of Mongolia and Tibet and some or all of Southeast Asia and the Philippines.

East Asian adj
ostasiatisk östasiatisk
Of, from, or pertaining to East Asia.

East Asian East Asians n
ostasiat östasiat
A person from East Asia.

East Berlin pn
Östberlin
(historical, 1949–1990) The Soviet sector of Berlin between 1949 and 1990.

East China Sea pn
Östkinesiska havet
A marginal sea east of China, south of the Korean Peninsula, west of the Ryukyu Islands, and north of Taiwan.

East German adj
östtysk
Of, from, or pertaining to East Germany, its people, or its culture.

East German East Germans n
östtysk
An East German person; one who comes from or lives in East Germany.

East Germany pn
Östtyskland
(historical, 1949–1990) A former Communist country of Central Europe between 1949 and 1990, officially called the German Democratic Republic (GDR), capital East Berlin.

East Indies pn
Ostindien
Southeast Asia, especially Island Southeast Asia or Indonesia, but also including India, Indochina, Malaya and the Malay Archipelago, from the Philippines to Indonesia.

East Prussia pn
Östpreussen
(historical) A historical province of Prussia and Germany, since WWII divided between Poland and Russia. A small part of the territory is part of Lithuania.

East Siberian Sea pn
Östsibiriska havet
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East Timor pn
Östtimor
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East Timorese /ˈiːst tɪ.məɹ.iːz/ adj
östtimoriansk
Of, from, or pertaining to East Timor or the East Timorese people.

East Timorese /ˈiːst tɪ.məɹ.iːz/ East Timorese n
östtimorian
A person from East Timor or of East Timorese descent.

East Turkestan /isːt ˈtɜɹkɪˌstæn/ /isːt ˌtɜɹkɪˈstæn/ /isːt ˌtɜː(ɹ)kɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Östturkestan
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Easter /ˈistɚ/ /ˈiːstə/ Easters n
påsk
A Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, celebrated on the first Sunday (and Monday) following the full moon that occurs on or next after the vernal equinox, ranging in most of Western Christianity (such as Protestantism and Roman Catholicism) from March 22 to April 25, and in Eastern Christianity (such as the Coptic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church) from April 4 to May 8.

Easter Bunny /ˈiːs.tə ˈbʌ.ni/ /ˈiːs.tɚ ˈbʌ.ni/ Easter Bunnies pn
påskhare
A symbolic rabbit sometimes depicted delivering Easter eggs to children.

Easter Day pn
påskdag
Easter Sunday.

Easter Island pn
Påskön
An island in the South Pacific, belonging to Chile and famous for its moai monuments.

Easter Monday pn
annandag påsk
The Monday after Easter Sunday; a bank holiday in Britain and a holiday in many other places.

Easter Sunday pn
påsksöndag
(Christianity) Easter Day, a Christian religious moveable holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

Easter Week pn
påskvecka
The week after Holy Week, starting on Easter Sunday, containing Easter Monday, and going on through to Easter Saturday.

Easter egg /ˈiː.stəɹ ˌɛɡ/ Easter eggs n
påskägg
A dyed or decorated egg, traditionally associated with Easter and, in the Western European tradition, sometimes hidden for children to find.
A chocolate confection in the shape of an egg, sometimes with chocolates or sweets inside.
(computing, video games) An undocumented function hidden in a program or video game, typically triggered by a particular input sequence or combination of keystrokes. [from 1980s]
(by extension) Any image, feature, or other content that is hidden on a video disc or in a movie, trailer, or poster.

Eastern Bloc pn
östblocket
(historical) The largely Communist countries of the eastern world, usually Eastern Europe and especially in the Cold War era.

Eastern Bonelli's warbler Eastern Bonelli's warblers n
balkansångare
Phylloscopus orientalis, a species in the Phylloscopus genus of warblers.

Eastern Europe pn
Östeuropa
A socio-politic geographical area of eastern Europe usually including the European countries to the east of Germany, Austria and Italy, and to the west of the Urals. However, a less common definition of the region excludes the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Baltic states and some parts of the Balkans - placing them in Central Europe instead.

Eastern European adj
östeuropeisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Eastern Europe, its people, or its culture.

Eastern European Eastern Europeans n
östeuropé
An Eastern European person; one who comes from or lives in Eastern Europe.

Eastertide n
påsktid
The season from Easter to Whitsun

Eastphalia pn
Ostfalen

Ebola fever n
ebola ebolafeber
(disease) An extremely contagious and often fatal illness caused by the Ebola virus, characterised by fever and internal bleeding, contracted through infected body fluids.

Ecclesiastes pn
Predikaren
(biblical) A book in the Old Testament of the Bible.

Ecclesiastical Latin pn
kyrkolatin
The Latin language as spoken, written, and used in the Christian church and in church services.

Ecuador /ˈɛk.wə.dɔɹ/ /ˈɛk.wə.dɔː/ pn
Ecuador
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Ecuadorian adj
ecuadoriansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Ecuador or the Ecuadorian people.

Ecuadorian Ecuadorians n
ecuadorian ecuadorianska
A person from Ecuador or of Ecuadorian descent.

Eddaic more Eddaic most Eddaic adj
eddisk
Of or pertaining to the Edda (collection of Old Norse literature).

Eden /ˈiːdən/ pn
Eden
(biblical) A garden built by God as the home for Adam and Eve; sometimes identified as part of Mesopotamia.

Edenic /iːˈdɛnɪk/ /ɪˈdɛnɪk/ Edenics n
edenlik
One who promotes an Edenic ideal.

Edgar /ˈɛdɡɚ/ pn
Edgar
A en given name.

Edinburg pn
Edinburgh
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Edinburgh /ˈɛd.ən.bʌɹ.ə/ /ˈɛd.ənˌbɝ.ə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bə.ɹə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bɹə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bʌɹ.ə/ [ˈɛd.n̩.bə.ɹə] pn
Edinburgh
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Edith /ˈidɪθ/ pn
Edit
A en given name.

Edmonton /ˈɛdməntən/ pn
Edmonton
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Edmund /ˈɛdmənd/ Edmunds pn
Edmund
A en given name, borne by early English kings and saints.

Edward /ˈɛdwəd/ /ˈɛdwɚd/ pn
Edvard Edward
A en given name.

Edwardian more Edwardian most Edwardian adj
edvardiansk
Of the period in British history from circa 1901 to 1910, when Edward VII ruled the British Empire.

Edwin /ˈɛdwɪn/ pn
Edvin
A en given name.

Eeyore /ˈiː.jɔː(ɹ)/ Eeyores n
I-or Ior
(figuratively) An excessively negative or pessimistic person.

Egypt /ˈiː.d͡ʒɪpt/ pn
Egypten
(historical) A civilization based around the river Nile, on its lower reaches nearer the Mediterranean.

Egyptian /ɪˈd͡ʒɪp.ʃən/ adj
egyptisk egyptier
Of, from, or pertaining to Egypt, the Egyptian people or the Egyptian language.

Egyptian /ɪˈd͡ʒɪp.ʃən/ Egyptians n
egyptier egyptiska
A person from Egypt or of Egyptian descent.

Egyptian /ɪˈd͡ʒɪp.ʃən/ pn
egyptiska fornegyptiska
The Afroasiatic language spoken (and written) in ancient Egypt

Egyptian cobra Egyptian cobras n
egyptisk kobra
A species of cobra found in Africa and the Arabian Peninsula (Naja haje) often referred to as an asp.

Egyptian goose Egyptian geese n
nilgås
A goose of the species Alopochen aegyptiaca.

Egyptian vulture Egyptian vultures n
smutsgam
Neophron percnopterus

Egyptological more Egyptological most Egyptological adj
egyptologisk

Egyptology /ˌid͡ʒɪpˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌiːd͡ʒɪpˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ Egyptologies n
egyptologi
(uncountable) The study of ancient Egypt.

Eid al-Adha pn
eid al-adha
An Islamic festival commemorating the prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail to Allah.

Eid al-Fitr /ˌiːd æl ˈfiːtəɹ/ pn
eid al-fitr id al-fitr
(Islam) The religious celebration at the end of Ramadan, on the first day of the tenth month of the Muslim lunar calendar.

Eiffel Tower pn
Eiffeltornet
An iron tower built in 1889 on the Champ de Mars beside the Seine River in Paris; a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world.

Einang stone pn
Einangstenen
A runestone, located within the Gardberg site near Fagernes, Norway, which bears an Elder Futhark Runic inscription in Proto-Norse that has been dated to the 4th century.

El Clásico /ˌɛl ˈklasɪkəʊ/ /ˌɛl ˈklæsɪkoʊ/ El Clásicos n
El Clásico
(soccer) Any match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, the two leading teams in Spain.

El Salvador /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔɹ/ /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔː/ pn
El Salvador
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Elamite Elamites n
elamitiska
An inhabitant of ancient Elam.

Elbe /ɛlb/ /ˈɛlbə/ pn
Elbe
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Eleanor /ˈɛlənɚ/ pn
Eleonora
A en given name.

Eleatic /ˌɛliˈætɪk/ more Eleatic most Eleatic adj
eleatisk
Of or relating to a certain school in Elea of Ancient Greek philosophers who taught that reality is stable and unchanging and that real knowledge comes from reason rather than senses.

Eleatic /ˌɛliˈætɪk/ Eleatics n
eleat
A philosopher of the Eleatic school.

Eleazar /ɛliˈeɪzə/ /ˈɛləˌzɔɹ/ pn
Eleasar
A en given name of biblical origin.

Elector Electors n
kurfurste kurfurstinna
(historical) A German prince entitled to elect the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire; a prince-elector.

Eleonora's falcon Eleonora's falcons n
eleonorafalk
Falco eleonorae, a medium-sized raptor of the falcon family.

Elephant pn
Elefanten
The 105th sura (chapter) of the Quran.

Elfdalian pn
älvdalska
A linguistic variety of the Scandinavian language continuum spoken in the old parish of Övdaln in Sweden.

Elfreda pn
Alfrida
A en given name borne by a medieval English queen; rare today.

Eliezer /ˌɛliˈiːzə(ɹ)/ /ˌɛliˈɛzə(ɹ)/ Eliezers pn
Elieser
A en given name of biblical origin.

Elijah /ɪˈlaɪd͡ʒə/ /ɪˈlaɪʒə/ pn
Elia
(religion) An Israelite prophet in the Abrahamic religions.
Elias
A en given name.
A en given name.

Elisabeth /əˈlɪzəbəθ/ pn
Elisabet
The mother of John the Baptist according to the Christian and Islamic scriptures

Elisha /ɪˈlaɪʃə/ pn
Elisa
(biblical character) A prophet, a disciple and successor of Elijah.

Elisheba pn
Eliseba
(biblical character) The wife of Aaron, mentioned in Exodus 6:23.

Elizabeth /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/ Elizabeths pn
Elisabet Elisabeth
A en given name, popular since the 16th century.

Elizabethan /əˌlɪzəˈbiθ(ə)n/ /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθ(ə)n/ more Elizabethan most Elizabethan adj
elisabetansk
Pertaining to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, monarch of England and Ireland, from 1558 to 1603.

Ella /ˈɛl.ə/ Ellas pn
Ella
A en given name.

Ellen /ˈɛl.ən/ /ˈɛl.ɪn/ pn
Ellen
A en given name.

Elmer /ˈɛlmɚ/ pn
Elmer
A surname transferred from the given name.

Elsinore /ˈɛlsəˌnɔɹ/ /ˈɛlsɪnɔː/ /ˌɛlsɪˈnɔː/ pn
Helsingör
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Elvira Elviras pn
Elvira
A en given name, in quiet use since the 19th century.

Elysian Fields pn
Elyseiska fälten
(idiomatic) A place or state of ideal happiness; paradise.

Elysium /ɪˈli.zi.əm/ /ɪˈli.ʒi.əm/ pn
Elysion
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) The home of the blessed after death.

Emil pn
Emil
A en given name.

Emilian pn
emilianska
A language spoken in the historical region of Emilia, closely related to Romagnol.

Emily pn
Emilia
A en given name.

Emirati adj
emiratisk
Of, from, or pertaining to the United Arab Emirates.

Emirati Emiratis n
emiratier
A person descended ethnically from the Arab people of the United Arab Emirates.

Emma /ˈɛmə/ pn
Emma
A en given name.

Emmanuel /ɪˈmænjuəl/ /ɪˈmænjəl/ /ɪˈmænwəl/ Emmanuels pn
Emanuel
A en given name of Biblical origin.

England /ˈɪŋlənd/ /ˈɪŋɡlənd/ /ˈɪŋɡələnd/ Englands pn
England
The kingdom established in southeast Britain by Aethelstan of Wessex in 927 and its various successor states, now the largest and most populous of the constituent countries of the United Kingdom; (by extension, sometimes, proscribed) the area of this kingdom generally, south of Scotland and east of Wales, including (historical) this area of Celtic and Roman Britain or the post-Roman kingdoms of the Angles and other Germans taken collectively.

Englander Englanders n
engelsman
A person from England or of English descent.

English /ˈɪŋlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡəlɪʃ/ more English most English adj
engelsk engelska
Of or pertaining to the people of England (to Englishmen and Englishwomen).
engelsk
Of or pertaining to the avoirdupois system of measure.

English /ˈɪŋlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡəlɪʃ/ English Englishes n
engelska engelsman
(in the plural) The people of England, Englishmen and Englishwomen.
engelska
(uncountable) Facility with the English language, ability to employ English correctly and idiomatically.
The English term or expression for some thing or idea.
The English text or phrasing of some spoken or written communication.
mittel
(printing, dated) A size of type between pica (12 point) and great primer (18 point), standardized as 14-point.

English /ˈɪŋlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡəlɪʃ/ Englishes pn
engelska engelsk
The language originating in England but now spoken in all parts of the British Isles, the Commonwealth of Nations, North America, and other parts of the world.

English Channel pn
Engelska kanalen
The arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates the British Isles from northern France, and joins the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.

English cocker spaniel English cocker spaniels n
cockerspaniel engelsk cockerspaniel
A gun dog of a breed, for the sport of cocking, or bird hunting.

English wheel English wheels n
engelskt hjul

Englishman /ˈɪŋ.lɪʃ.mən/ /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ.mən/ Englishmen n
engelsman
A native or inhabitant of England; a man who is English by ancestry, birth, descent, or naturalisation. [from 7th c.]

Englishness /ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃnəs/ Englishnesses n
engelskhet
The quality, state or characteristic of being English.

Englishwoman Englishwomen n
engelska
A female native or inhabitant of England; a woman who is English by birth, descent or naturalisation.

Enlightenment pn
Upplysningen
A 17th- and 18th-century philosophical movement in European history; the Age of Enlightenment or Age of Reason emphasizing rationalism.

Enontekiö pn
Enontekis
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Eocene /ˈiːəsiːn/ pn
eocen
(geology) the Eocene epoch

Eos /ˈiɑs/ /ˈiːɒs/ pn
Eos
(Greek god) The Greek goddess of the dawn; daughter of Hyperion and Theia, sister of Helios and Selene, wife of Astraeus (god of the dusk), and mother of the four Anemoi ("Winds"), and the five Astra Planeta ("Wandering Stars/Planets"). Her Roman counterpart is Aurora.

Ephesians pn
Efesierna Efesier
(biblical) The tenth book of the New Testament of the Bible, an epistle to the people of Ephesus which is attributed to Paul the Apostle.

Ephesus /ˈɛfɪsəs/ pn
Efesos
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Epicureanism Epicureanisms n
epikurism
A system of philosophy, chiefly ethics, based upon the teachings of Epicurus (c. 340–c. 270 BC), that advocated retreat from public life to preserve one's long-term happiness and ataraxia.

Epimetheus pn
Epimetheus
(Greek mythology) Son of Iapetus and Clymene, brother to Atlas, Menoetius and Prometheus, of whom he ignored warnings to beware of any gifts from Zeus. He accepted Pandora as his wife, thereby bringing sorrow to the world; father to Pyrrha.

Epiphany /ɛˈpɪfəni/ /ɪˈpɪfni/ /ɪˈpɪfəni/ pn
Trettondedag jul Trettondedagen trettondag
A en given name.

Epirus /ɪˈpaɪəɹəs/ pn
Epirus
(historical) A larger historical kingdom in roughly the same region, widely extended by the Greek general and king Pyrrhus during the early Hellenistic period.

Equatorial Guinea /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl ˈɡɪni/ pn
Ekvatorialguinea
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Equatorial Guinean adj
ekvatorialguineansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Equatorial Guinea, the Equatorial Guinean people or the Equatorial Guinean culture.

Equatorial Guinean Equatorial Guineans n
ekvatorialguinean ekvatorialquineanska
A person from Equatorial Guinea or of Equatorial Guinean descent.

Era of Great Power pn
Stormaktstiden
(historical) The time period between 1611 and 1721 when the Swedish Empire thrived in Europe.

Erdős number Erdős numbers n
Erdőstal
(mathematics) A number describing the degree of collaboration between a mathematician and Paul Erdős, defined such that a mathematician who has written a paper with Erdős has an Erdős number of 1, a mathematician who has written a paper with somebody having an Erdős number of 1 has an Erdős number of two, and so on.

Eric /ˈɛɹɪk/ pn
Erik
A en given name.

Erica pn
Erika
A en given name.

Eritrea /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹ(e)ɪə/ /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹeɪə/ /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹi.ə/ /ˌɪɹɪˈtɹ(e)ɪə/ /ˌɪɹɪˈtɹeɪə/ pn
Eritrea
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The modern State of Eritrea (since the 1990s).

Eritrean more Eritrean most Eritrean adj
eritreansk
Of, belonging to, or relating to Eritrea or its people.

Eritrean Eritreans n
eritrean eritreanska
A native or inhabitant of Eritrea, or a descendant of such person.

Erlenmeyer flask Erlenmeyer flasks n
Erlenmeyerkolv E-kolv
(chemistry) A glass laboratory flask of a conical profile with a narrow tubular neck and a flat bottom, used to manipulate solutions or carry out titrations.

Ernest /ˈɜː(ɹ)nɪst/ pn
Ernst
A en given name; popular in the 19th century.

Erzya Erzyas pn
erzya
A Finno-Ugric language spoken primarily in the Volga region of Russia, but is also spoken in Azerbaijan, Estonia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine.

Esau /ˈisɑ/ /ˈiːsɔː/ pn
Esau
The son of Isaac and Rebekah and the older twin brother of Jacob.

Esdras pn
Esra
(biblical) any of four books of the Old Testament and Apocrypha of the Bible.

Eskilstuna pn
Eskilstuna
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Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ /ˈɛs.kɪ.məʊ/ Eskimo Eskimoes Eskimos n
eskimå
(sometimes, offensive) A member of any of the Eskimo peoples.

Eskimo brothers n
buksvägerska buksvåger
(slang, sometimes, pejorative) Men who have had sexual intercourse with the same woman.

Esperantist Esperantists n
esperantist
A specialist or speaker of Esperanto, the international auxiliary language designed by L. L. Zamenhof.

Esperanto /ˌɛspəˈɹæntoʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹæntəʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹɑntoʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹɑːntəʊ/ pn
esperanto
An international auxiliary language designed by L. L. Zamenhof with a base vocabulary inspired by Indo-European languages such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Russian, and having a streamlined grammar with completely regular conjugations, declensions, and inflections.

Espoo pn
Esbo
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Esther /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ pn
Ester
A en given name.
The heroine of the Book of Esther.

Estonia /ɛsˈtoʊ.ni.ə/ /ɛsˈtoʊn.jə/ /ɛsˈtəʊ.nɪ.ə/ Estonias pn
Estland
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Estonian adj
estnisk estniska
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Estonia, its people or their language.

Estonian Estonians n
estniska est
(countable, rare) Any person from Estonia or someone descended from such people.
estniska estnisk
(uncountable) The Uralic language that is the official language of Estonia.

Eternal City pn
den eviga staden
A nickname for the city of Rome.

Ethel /ˈɛθɪl/ pn
Edla
A en given name, popular at the turn of the 20th century.

Ethiopia /iθiˈoʊpi.ə/ pn
Etiopien
(historical) Sub-Saharan Africa, especially the parts south of Egypt and along and east of the Nile.

Ethiopian /ˌiːθiˈəʊpi.ən/ more Ethiopian most Ethiopian adj
etiopisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Ethiopia, the Ethiopian people or the Ethiopian culture.

Ethiopian /ˌiːθiˈəʊpi.ən/ Ethiopians n
etiopier
A person from Ethiopia or of Ethiopian descent.
(dated) A black-skinned person, especially one from Africa.

Eton mess /ˌiː.tən ˈmɛs/ Eton messes n
hovdessert marängsviss
An English dessert of strawberries with cream and pieces of meringue, traditionally served at the prizegiving picnic of Eton College.

Etruria /ɪˈtɹʊə.ɹɪ.ə/ pn
Etrurien
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Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ more Etruscan most Etruscan adj
etruskisk etruskiska
Of or pertaining to the region and culture of Etruria, a pre-Roman civilization in Italy.

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ Etruscans n
etrusker etrusk
An inhabitant of ancient Etruria.

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ pn
etruskiska etrusker
The extinct language of Etruria, which has no known relation to any other language.

Euclid /ˈjuːklɪd/ pn
Euklides
Euclid of Alexandria, a Greek mathematician, fl. 300 BC.

Euclidean /juːˈklɪd.i.ən/ adj
euklidisk
(geometry) Adhering to the principles of traditional geometry, in which parallel lines are equidistant.
Of or relating to Euclid's Elements, especially to Euclidean geometry.

Euclidean distance Euclidean distances n
euklidiskt avstånd
(geometry) The distance between two points defined as the square root of the sum of the squares of the differences between the corresponding coordinates of the points; for example, in two-dimensional Euclidean geometry, the Euclidean distance between two points a = (ax, ay) and b = (bx, by) is defined as: d(\textbf{a}, \textbf{b}) = \sqrt{(\textbf{a}_x - \textbf{b}_x)^2 + (\textbf{a}_y - \textbf{b}_y)^2}

Euclidean geometry n
euklidisk geometri
(geometry) The familiar geometry of the real world, based on the postulate that through any two points there is exactly one straight line.

Euclidean plane Euclidean planes n
euklidiskt plan
Two-dimensional Euclidean space.

Euclidean space Euclidean spaces n
euklidiskt rum
Ordinary n-dimensional space, characterized by an infinite extent along each dimension and a constant distance between any pair of parallel lines.

Eugene /juˈd͡ʒin/ /ˈjuː.d͡ʒin/ pn
Eugen
A en given name

Eugenia /juːˈd͡ʒiːniə/ /juːˈd͡ʒɛniə/ pn
Eugenia
A en given name. Variant: Eugenie.

Euler's formula pn
Eulers formel
(complex analysis) Formula which links complex exponentiation with trigonometric functions:
(differential geometry) Formula which calculates the normal curvature of an arbitrary direction in the tangent plane in terms of the principal curvatures \kappa_1 and \kappa_2 and the angle \theta which that direction makes with the first principal direction:

Euler's totient function pn
Eulers phi-funktion
(number theory) The function that counts how many integers below a given integer are coprime to it.

Euphrates /juːˈfɹeɪtiːz/ pn
Eufrat
The river in the Middle East, 2780 kilometers in length, flowing southwest from Turkey, then southeast, and uniting with the Tigris before entering the Persian Gulf. It forms the Western edge of classical Mesopotamia.

Eurabia /jəˈɹeɪbiə/ /jʊəˈɹeɪbiə/ pn
Eurabien

Eurasia /jəˈɹeɪ.ʒə/ /jʊˈɹeɪ.ʒə/ pn
Eurasien
The largest and most populous landmass on Earth, consisting of Europe and Asia; sometimes also including neighbouring islands. [1881]
A region comprising parts of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia; the countries of the former Soviet Union and the sphere of influence of Russia.

Eurasian more Eurasian most Eurasian adj
eurasisk
Of or pertaining to the continent of Eurasia, or to both Europe and Asia.

Eurasian Eurasians n
eurasier
Any person native to Eurasia, or descended from people native to Eurasia.

Eurasian Economic Union pn
Eurasiska ekonomiska unionen Eurasiska unionen
an economic union between the Russian Federation, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan

Eurasian badger Eurasian badgers n
grävling
A badger species indigenous to Eurasia, Meles meles.

Eurasian bittern Eurasian bitterns n
rördrom
A bittern found in Europe, Asia, and Africa (Botaurus stellaris).

Eurasian black vulture Eurasian black vultures n
grågam
Aegypius monachus, a species of large vulture living in Europe and Asia.

Eurasian blackbird Eurasian blackbirds n
koltrast
A bird of the species Turdus merula

Eurasian blackcap Eurasian blackcaps n
svarthätta
Sylvia atricapilla, an Old World warbler.

Eurasian bullfinch Eurasian bullfinches n
domherre
A small passerine bird, Pyrrhula pyrrhula, in the finch genus.

Eurasian crag martin Eurasian crag martins n
klippsvala
Ptyonoprogne rupestris, a small passerine bird in the swallow family.

Eurasian eagle owl Eurasian eagle owls n
berguv
Bubo bubo, the largest owl, native to almost all of temperate Eurasia.

Eurasian hobby Eurasian hobbies n
lärkfalk
Falco subbuteo, a small raptor of the falcon family.

Eurasian jay Eurasian jays n
nötskrika
A widespread species of jay, usually crested and with pinkish-brown plumage and a harsh screech (Garrulus glandarius).

Eurasian lynx Eurasian lynxes n
lo lodjur
Lynx lynx, one of the species of lynx.

Eurasian magpie Eurasian magpies n
skata
A well-known black-and-white corvid species, Pica pica, of Eurasian distribution.

Eurasian nuthatch Eurasian nuthatches n
nötväcka
A nuthatch of the species Sitta europaea.

Eurasian pygmy owl Eurasian pygmy owls n
sparvuggla
Glaucidium passerinum, the smallest Eurasian owl.

Eurasian scops owl Eurasian scops owls n
dvärguv
Otus scops, a small owl.

Eurasian siskin Eurasian siskins n
grönsiska
A bird of the species Spinus spinus, common throughout Eurasia.

Eurasian sparrowhawk Eurasian sparrowhawks n
sparvhök
A bird of the species Accipiter nisus

Eurasian spoonbill Eurasian spoonbills n
skedstork
Platalea leucorodia, a wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae.

Eurasian teal Eurasian teals n
kricka
Anas crecca, a common and widespread duck which breeds in temperate Palearctic and migrates south in winter.

Eurasian three-toed woodpecker Eurasian three-toed woodpeckers n
tretåig hackspett
Picoides tridactylus, a medium-sized woodpecker.

Eurasian treecreeper Eurasian treecreepers n
trädkrypare
Certhia familiaris, a species of bird in the family Certhiidae.

Eurasian wigeon /jəˌɹeɪʒənˈwɪd͡ʒən/ Eurasian wigeons n
bläsand
Mareca penelope, a species of dabbling duck.

Eurasian woodcock Eurasian woodcocks n
morkulla
A medium-small wading bird, (Scolopax rusticola)

Eurasian wren Eurasian wrens n
gärdsmyg
Troglodytes troglodytes

Euripides /jəˈɹɪp.ɪˌdiz/ /jʊˈɹɪp.ɪˌdiz/ pn
Euripides
A Greek tragedian (c. 480–406 B.C.E.); Euripides was the last of the three great tragedians of classical Athens.

Eurocentric more Eurocentric most Eurocentric adj
eurocentrisk
Focused on Europe or the people and culture of Europe.

Eurodance n
eurodance eurodisco
A type of European synthesizer-driven dance music which became popular worldwide in the early- to mid-1990s and continuing up until today.

Europa /jʊˈɹoʊpə/ pn
Europa
(astronomy) A moon of Jupiter.

Europe /ˈjoː.ɹəp/ /ˈjɔː.ɹəp/ /ˈjɝ.əp/ /ˈjʉə.ɹəp/ /ˈjʊə.ɹəp/ /ˈjʊɚ.əp/ pn
Europa
The portion of Eurasia west of the Urals, traditionally considered a continent in its own right, located north of Africa, west of Asia and east of the Atlantic Ocean.
A political entity; the European Union.

European /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpiː.ən/ /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpɪ.ən/ /ˌjɝ.əˈpi.ən/ /ˌjʊɚ.əˈpi.ən/ more European most European adj
europeisk
Related to Europe or the European Union.

European /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpiː.ən/ /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpɪ.ən/ /ˌjɝ.əˈpi.ən/ /ˌjʊɚ.əˈpi.ən/ Europeans n
europé
Person living or originating from Europe.
Person who resides within the European Union.

European Central Bank pn
Europeiska centralbanken
The Central bank for the European Union, administering the monetary policy of the 17 EU Eurozone member states.

European Commission pn
Europeiska kommissionen EU-kommissionen
The executive branch of the European Union.

European Parliament /jʊˈroʊpiən ˈpɑrləmənt/ /jʊˈrəʊpiən ˈpɑːrləmənt/ pn
Europaparlamentet
(politics) A legislative chamber of the European Union.

European Portuguese pn
europeisk portugisiska
The Portuguese language as spoken and written in Portugal, particularly when it differs from other regional varieties of that language.

European Union /ˌjɔːɹəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/ /ˌjɝɹəˈpi.ən ˈjunjən/ /ˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpiən ˈjunjən/ pn
Europeiska unionen
A supranational organisation, consisting of 27 member states, created in the 1950s to bring the nations of Europe into closer economic and political connection.

European bee-eater European bee-eaters n
biätare
Merops apiaster, a Mediterranean species of bee-eater.

European bison /jʊɹəˌpiːən ˈbaɪsn̩/ European bison European bisons n
visent europeisk bison
The wisent, species Bison bonasus, Europe's heaviest land animal.

European bullhead European bullheads n
stensimpa
A European species in the Cottidae family, Cottus gobio.

European eel European eels n
europeisk ål
A snake-like fish, reaching between 60 cm and 1.5 m in length, Anguilla anguilla.

European goldfinch European goldfinches n
steglits
A bird of the species Carduelis carduelis, native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia.

European greenfinch European greenfinches n
grönfink
Chloris chloris, a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.

European hake European hakes n
kummel lysing
A species of sea fish, Merluccius merluccius.

European hare European hares n
fälthare tyskhare
A Eurasian hare species (Lepus europaeus or Lepus capensis).

European hedgehog European hedgehogs n
igelkott
Erinaceus europaeus, the hedgehog that inhabits much of Western and Central Europe.

European herring gull European herring gulls n
gråtrut
A common, large seagull, Larus argentatus, having a white and gray body and a yellow bill with a red spot and found in the coastal areas of Europe.

European honey buzzard European honey buzzards n
bivråk
Pernis apivorus, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

European lobster European lobsters n
europeisk hummer
A species of lobster, Homarus gammarus

European otter European otters n
utter
An otter species, Lutra lutra.

European penduline tit European penduline tits n
pungmes
Remiz pendulinus, a passerine bird of the genus Remiz.

European perch European perch European perches n
abborre
A freshwater fish of species Perca fluviatilis in the family Percidae, native to northern Eurasia.

European pied flycatcher European pied flycatchers n
svartvit flugsnappare
Ficedula hypoleuca, an Old World flycatcher breeding in Europe and overwintering in Africa

European plaice European plaices n
rödspätta rödspotta spätta
A commercially important flatfish of the species Pleuronectes platessa, native to European waters.

European polecat European polecats n
iller
Mustela putorius, related to mink and weasels, native to Europe and parts of Asia, and from which certain of the animals called ferrets have been domesticated.

European river lamprey European river lampreys n
flodnejonöga nejonöga
Any lamprey of species Lampetra fluviatilis, of Europe.

European roller European rollers n
blåkråka
Coracias garrulus, a European species of roller.

European seabass European seabass n
havsabborre
A highly appreciated marine food fish found in the coastal waters of eastern Atlantic from Cape Verde to southern Norway and in the Mediterranean, (Dicentrarchus labrax).

European serin European serins n
gulhämpling
Serinus serinus, a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.

European shag European shags n
toppskarv
Gulosus aristotelis (syn. Phalacrocorax aristotelis), a member of the Phalacrocoracidae (cormorant) family of seabirds.

European smelt European smelts n
nors
Any smelt of species Osmerus eperlanus, common in fresh waters of northern Europe.

European stonechat European stonechats n
svarthakad buskskvätta
Saxicola rubicola, an Old World flycatcher

European turtle dove European turtle doves n
turturduva
A bird of the species Streptopelia turtur.

European water vole European water voles n
vattensork
A species of vole, Arvicola amphibius, formerly Arvicola terrestris.

Europeanisation Europeanisations n
europeisering
The process whereby the people and institutions of the countries of the European Union become more European and less national.

Europeanize v
europeisera
To make something, or someone, more European.

Europol pn
Europol
The criminal intelligence agency of the European Union

Eurosceptic more Eurosceptic most Eurosceptic adj
EU-skeptisk euroskeptisk
(UK form) Of or pertaining to Eurosceptics or Euroscepticism

Eurosceptic Eurosceptics n
euroskeptiker
(UK form) One who is sceptical of European integration, such as the EEC, the EC, the EP, the EU, the Euro, etc.
One who is skeptical of increasing the powers of the European Union

Euroscepticism n
euroskepticism EU-skepticism
Opposition to or scepticism of increasing European integration, such as the EEC, the EC, the EP, the EU, the Euro.
Opposition to or scepticism of the increasing powers of the European Union.

Eurovision /ˈjɝ.əˌvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ /ˈjʊə.ɹə(ˌ)vɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ pn
Eurovision eurovision
A European broadcasting system, created by the European Broadcasting Union, that produces the Eurovision Song Contest and related programmes.
The Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurozone pn
euroområdet
Collectively, the European Union member states whose official currency is the euro.

Eurydice /jʊˈɹɪdɪsi/ pn
Eurydike
(Greek mythology) The name of various figures in Greek mythology.

Eustachian tube /ju.ˈsteɪʃən ˈtjuːb/ /ju.ˈsteɪʃən ˈtuːb/ Eustachian tubes n
örontrumpet
(anatomy) In humans and other land vertebrates, a tube that links the nasopharynx to the cavity of the middle ear to allow the equalization of the pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

Eve /iːv/ pn
Eva
(Abrahamic religions) The first woman and mother of the human race; Adam's wife.
A en given name.

Evelyn /ˈiːvlɪn/ /ˈɛvəlɪn/ pn
Evelina
A en given name.
A en given name.

Everett /ˈɛvəɹɪt/ Everetts pn
Evert
(countable) A en given name transferred back from the surname.

Evijärvi pn
Evijärvi
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Ewe /ˈeɪ.veɪ/ /ˈeɪ.weɪ/ pn
ewe
The Niger-Congo language, belonging to the Gbe family, spoken by these people.

Excellency Excellencies n
excellens
(used with His, Her or Your) A form of address for certain high officials or dignitaries.

Exodus /ˈɛksədəs/ pn
uttåg uttåget ur Egypten ökenvandring Andra Moseboken
The departure of the Hebrew slaves from Egypt under the leadership of Moses.
Andra Mosebok Andra Moseboken
The second of the Books of Moses in the Old Testament of the Bible, the second book in the Torah describing the Exodus.

Extremadura /ˌɛkstɹəməˈdʊəɹə/ pn
Extremadura
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Extremaduran pn
extremaduriska
The language of Extremadura.

Ezekiel /ɪˈziːkiəl/ pn
Hesekiel
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible.
A prophet mentioned in the Bible and in the Quran.
A en given name of biblical origin. First used by 17th century Puritans; rare today.

Ezra /ˈɛzɹə/ Ezras pn
Esra
(biblical) The fifteenth book of the Old Testament and a book of the Hebrew Tanakh.
A Jewish high priest from the fifth century BC.
A en given name of biblical origin.

F major n
F-dur
(music) The major key with the notes F, G, A, B♭, C, D, E, the key signature of which has one flat.
(music) The major chord with a root of F.

FXML pn
FXML

Fabian /ˈfeɪbi.ən/ pn
Fabian
(rare) A en given name.

Facebook /ˈfeɪs.bʊk/ pn
Facebook fejan
(trademark) A social-networking website where users can find acquaintances or "friends", exchange messages, and post updates.

Facebook /ˈfeɪs.bʊk/ v
facebooka
(intransitive) To use the social-networking site Facebook.

Fahrenheit /ˈfæɹənhaɪt/ /ˈfɑːɹənhaɪt/ /ˈfɛəɹənhaɪt/ adj
Fahrenheit
Describing a temperature scale originally defined as having 0°F as the lowest temperature obtainable with a mixture of ice and salt, and 96°F as the temperature of the human body, and now defined with 32°F equal to 0°C, and each degree Fahrenheit equal to 5/9 of a degree Celsius or 5/9 kelvin.

Falkland Islands /ˈfɒlklənd ˌaɪləndz/ /ˈfɔːklənd ˌaɪləndz/ /ˈfɔːlklənd ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Falklandsöarna
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Falklands War pn
Falklandskriget
A conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over sovereignty of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands), waged between March and June of 1982.

Fallopian tube Fallopian tubes n
äggledare
(anatomy) Either of the two ducts in female mammals through which ova pass from the ovaries to the uterus.

Fanny /ˈfæni/ pn
Fanny
A diminutive of Frances, also used as a female given name.

Far East pn
Fjärran Östern
(dated) East Asia (Korea, Japan, China, the Russian Far East, etc.), and Southeast Asia, taken as a whole.

Faroe Islands /ˈfɛəɹəʊ ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Färöarna
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Faroese /fæɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛ(ə)ɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛəɹəʊˈiːz/ adj
färöisk
Of or pertaining to the Faroe Islands, Faroese people or Faroese language.

Faroese /fæɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛ(ə)ɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛəɹəʊˈiːz/ Faroese n
färöiska färing
(countable) A person from the Faroe Islands, Faroe Islander or Faeroe Islander

Faroese /fæɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛ(ə)ɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛəɹəʊˈiːz/ pn
färöiska
(uncountable) The language of the Faroe Islands, closely related to Icelandic, and more distantly to Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish

Faroffistan n
Långtbortistan

Faroish /ˈfɛəɹəʊɪʃ/ adj
färöisk
Of or pertaining to the Faroe Islands, Faroish people or the Faroish language; Faroese.

Fata Morgana /ˌfɑtə mɔɹˈɡɑnə/ /ˌfɑːtə mɔːˈɡɑːnə/ Fata Morganas n
fata morgana
A form of mirage caused by a temperature inversion in the atmosphere, especially one seen in the Strait of Messina.

Father's Day Father's Days n
fars dag
A holiday in celebration of fatherhood, or to honor fathers, celebrated on the third Sunday of June in most of the world's countries. See Wikipedia:Father's Day:Dates.

Faustian /ˈfaʊstiən/ /ˈfaʊstɪən/ more Faustian most Faustian adj
faustisk
Of or pertaining to Faust, especially in the sense of being willing to abandon one's principles or values in order to pursue knowledge, wealth or other benefits.

February /j/ /ɹi/ /ɹə.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.j(ʊ.)ə.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.juˌɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹuˌɛɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹə.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹʊ.ə.ɹi/ Februaries Februarys pn
februari göjemånad
The short month following January and preceding March in the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars, used in all three calendars for intercalation or addition of leap days.

Federal Constitutional Court Federal Constitutional Courts pn
Tysklands författningsdomstol
The supreme constitutional court of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Federal Republic of Germany pn
Förbundsrepubliken Tyskland
(1949–1990) The official name of West Germany.
(1990–today) The official name of reunified Germany.

Federated States of Micronesia /ˈfɛdəˌɹeɪtɪd ˈsteɪts əv ˌmaɪkɹəˈniːʒə/ pn
Mikronesiens federerade stater Mikronesiska federationen
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Federative Republic of Brazil pn
Förbundsrepubliken Brasilien
The official name of Brazil.

Fehmarn Belt pn
Fehmarn Bält
A strait in the Baltic Sea between the German island of Fehmarn and the Danish island of Lolland, connecting the Bay of Kiel and the Bay of Mecklenburg.

Felicia /fəˈliʃə/ pn
Felicia
A en given name, feminine form of Felix.

Felix /ˈfiːlɪks/ pn
Felix
A en given name.
A generic name given to a cat.

Fennicize v
förfinska
(transitive) To make Finnish.

Fennoman Fennomans Fennomen n
fennoman
(historical) A member or supporter of a nationalist political movement in 19th-century Finland that wanted to raise Finnish to the national language of the country.

Fennoscandia pn
Fennoskandia Fennoskandiska skölden
(geology) the Fennoscandian Shield underlying Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Northern Denmark; Baltic Shield.

Fenrir /ˈfɛn.ɹɪə/ /ˈfɛn.ɹɪɹ/ pn
Fenrir Fenris Fenrisulven
(Norse mythology) A monstrous wolf, one of Loki's offspring, who bites off Tyr's right hand while being bound by the gods in fear of a prophecy that he will kill Odin, remaining so bound until the events of Ragnarok.

Ferdinand /ˈfɜːdɪnænd/ /ˈfɝdn̩.ænd/ /ˈfɝdən-/ pn
Ferdinand
A en given name, best known for a 13th century king of Spain, but seldom popular in English.

Ferris wheel /ˈfɛɹɪs wil/ /ˈfɛɹɪs wiːl/ /ˈfɛɹɪs ʍil/ /ˈfɛɹɪs ʍiːl/ Ferris wheels n
pariserhjul
An amusement ride, consisting of an upright rotating wheel having seats that remain in a horizontal position as the wheel revolves.

Fertile Crescent /ˈfɜːtaɪl ˈkɹɛsənt/ /ˈfɝːtəl ˈkɹɛsənt/ pn
bördiga halvmånen fruktbara halvmånen
(historical) A crescent-shaped strip of fertile land stretching from present-day Iraq through eastern Turkey and down the Syrian and Israeli coasts.

Feynman diagram /ˈfaɪnmən ˈdaɪəɡɹæm/ Feynman diagrams n
Feynmandiagram
(physics) A pictorial representation of the interactions of subatomic particles, showing their paths in space and time as lines, and their interactions as points where lines meet.

Fez /fɛz/ pn
Fez Fes
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Fier pn
Fier
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Fiji /fiːˈdʒiː/ /ˈfi.d͡ʒi/ /ˈfiː.dʒiː/ pn
Fiji
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Fiji Hindi pn
fijiansk hindi
The Indo-Iranian language spoken by people of Indian descent in Fiji.

Fijian /fiːˈd͡ʒiːən/ /fɪˈd͡ʒiːən/ adj
fijiansk
Pertaining to Fiji, or its language or people.

Filipina /fɪlɪˈpiːnə/ adj
filippinsk
Of or pertaining to female inhabitants of the Philippines.

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ Filipinos n
filippinare filippinier
A citizen or local inhabitant of the Philippines and those descending from such, especially a male.

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ pn
filippinska
(uncountable) The national language of the Philippines, based on Tagalog.

Finland /ˈfɪn.lənd/ Finlands pn
Finland
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Finlandization n
finlandisering
(politics) The process by which a smaller or less powerful sovereign state comes to abide by a more powerful neighbor's foreign policy rules, while retaining its independence.

Finn /ˈfɪn/ Finns n
finländare finländska finlandssvensk finlandssvenska
A national of Finland.
finne finska
A member of another Finnic nationality, such as (more narrowly) a Baltic Finn such as a Karelian or Estonian, or (more broadly) a Volga Finn or Perm Finn.

Finncattle Finncattle pn
finsk boskap
Any of three closely related small and naturally polled cattle breeds of Finnish origin

Finnic adj
östersjöfinsk
(dated) Of the hypothetical Finno-Volgaic subgrouping of the Uralic languages that includes the Baltic-Finnic, Sami, Mordvinic and Mari languages.

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ adj
finsk finländsk finska
Of or pertaining to Finland; Finlandic, Finlandish.
finsk finska
Of or pertaining to the Finnish language.

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ n
finska finsk
The Finno-Ugric language spoken by the majority of the people living in Finland, one of the two official languages of the country (the other is Swedish).

Finnish Spitz Finnish Spitzes n
finsk spets
(zoology) A breed of dog originating in Finland.

Finnish forest reindeer Finnish forest reindeer n
skogsren
A subspecies of the reindeer, Rangifer tarandus fennicus, found only in Eastern Finland and Russian Karelia.

Finno- prefix
fenno- finno-

First Lady First Ladies n
första dam
The wife of the chief executive of a nation; especially the wife of the President of a country; or a woman (e.g. a relative) who takes on similar public duties, as when the chief executive is unmarried.

First Reich pn
Första riket
The Holy Roman Empire.

First World pn
i-land väst västländerna västvärlden
(historical, politics) Those countries aligned with the West during the Cold War, particularly in contrast to those aligned with the East (Second World).
första världen
(informal) Wealthy, developed nations, contrasted with the Third World.

Flag Day pn
flaggans dag
(Canada) February 15, for the inauguration of the Canadian flag in 1965, National Flag of Canada Day.
A day commemorating the adoption of a national flag.

Flanders /ˈflæn.dɚz/ /ˈflɑːn.dəz/ Flanderses pn
Flandern
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The principal railway station in Lille, capital of the above.

Fleming /ˈflɛmɪŋ/ Flemings n
flamländare flamländska
A native or inhabitant of Flanders in Belgium.

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ more Flemish most Flemish adj
flamländsk
Of or relating to Flanders, either as the historical county of Flanders (the current provinces of West Flanders and East Flanders in Belgium, Zeelandic Flanders in the Netherlands and French Flanders); or as the Dutch-speaking region of Belgium.

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ pn
flamländska
Standard Dutch as it is spoken in Flanders.

Flevoland pn
Flevoland
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Flood pn
syndafloden
(biblical) The flood referred to in the Book of Genesis in the Hebrew Bible.

Florence /ˈflɑɹɪns/ /ˈflɒɹəns/ /ˈflɔɹəns/ pn
Florens
A en given name.
(obsolete) A en given name
(historical) a medieval and early modern republic centered on the city of Florence in Italy that existed from 1115 to 1185 and from 1197 to 1569 when the Grand Duchy of Tuscany was formed.

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ more Florentine most Florentine adj
florentinsk
Of or relating to the Italian city of Florence.

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ Florentines n
florentinare
A native or resident of the Italian city of Florence.

Florida /ˈfloɹ.də/ /ˈfloɹ.ə.də/ /ˈfloɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɑɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɒɹ.ə.də/ /ˈflɒɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɔ.ɹə.də/ /ˈflɔ.ɹɪ.də/ pn
Florida
Several places in South and Central America:

Floréal /ˈflɔːɹɪ.əl/ /ˌflɔɹeɪˈɑl/ Floréals pn
blomstermånad floréal
(historical) The eighth month of the French Republican Calendar, from April 20 or 21 to May 19 or 20.

Flying Dutchman /ˌflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈdʌtʃ.mən/ pn
flygande holländaren
(nautical, _, folklore) A mythical Dutch-flagged ghost clipper that is very fast sailing, and never makes it to port, seen on the high seas, where upon being hailed, occupants request information on persons long dead, or leave messages for said people. In European naval folklore, it was considered to portend bad luck.

Flying Spaghetti Monster pn
flygande spaghettimonstret
(humorous) A deity consisting of spaghetti and meatballs, the creator of the universe according to the religion of Pastafarianism.

Fomalhaut pn
Fomalhaut
(star) The brightest star in the constellation Piscis Austrinus and one of the brightest stars in the night sky; Alpha (α) Piscis Austrini.

Fordism n
fordism
An economic and social system based on industrial mass production, where the worker is paid relatively high wages in order to buy in large quantity the products turned out in mass production.

Formosa /fɔɹˈmoʊ.sə/ /fɔɹˈmoʊ.zə/ /fɔːˈməʊ.sə/ pn
Formosa
The island of Taiwan.

Fornax pn
Ugnen
(constellation) A winter constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble a furnace. It lies near the constellation Eridanus.

Forster's tern Forster's terns n
kärrtärna
Sterna forsteri, is a seabird of the family Laridae.

Fountain of Youth pn
ungdomens källa
(mythology) A legendary spring of water with the magical property of restoring youth and health to those who bathe or drink from it.

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse pn
Apokalypsens fyra ryttare
(biblical) Four beings in Revelation 6:1–8 that bring about the Apocalypse, each embodied as a horseman riding a different-colored horse that represents a different aspect of the Apocalypse.

Four Seasons pn
quattro stagioni
A style of pizza (pizza quattro stagioni) prepared in four sections, each having ingredients representing one season of the year.

Fourier transform Fourier transforms n
Fouriertransform
(analysis, harmonic analysis, physics, electrical engineering) A particular integral transform that when applied to a function of time (such as a signal), converts the function to one that plots the original function's frequency composition; the resultant function of such a conversion.

Fourth Reich pn
Fjärde riket
Hypothetical resurrection of Nazi Germany (Third Reich).

France /fɹæns/ /fɹɑːns/ Frances pn
Frankrike
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Anatole France, a French poet, journalist, and novelist.
A en given name; .

Franche-Comté pn
Franche-Comté
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Francis /ˈfɹænsɪs/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪs/ pn
Frans
A en given name
(rare) A en given name, .

Franco- /ˈ fɹeɪ̯ŋ.koʊ̯/ prefix
franko- fransk fransk-
Relating to France or the French people, language, or culture.

Francoism pn
frankism
(historical) The period of history in Spain under the dictatorship of Francisco Franco, from 1936/1939 to 1975.

Franconia /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.ni.ə/ /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.njə/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.ni.ə/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.njə/ pn
Franken
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Franconian /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ adj
frankisk
Of or relating to Franconia or its inhabitants.

Francophile /ˈ fɹeɪ̯ŋ.koʊ̯ˌfaɪ̯l/ /ˈ fɹeɪ̯ŋ.kəˌfaɪ̯l/ more Francophile most Francophile adj
frankofil
Loving France, the French people, or French culture.

Francophile /ˈ fɹeɪ̯ŋ.koʊ̯ˌfaɪ̯l/ /ˈ fɹeɪ̯ŋ.kəˌfaɪ̯l/ Francophiles n
frankofil
One who loves France, the French people, or French culture.

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ adj
franskspråkig fransktalande frankofon
French-speaking.

Frank /fɹæŋk/ Franks n
frank
One of the Franks, a Germanic federation that inhabited parts of what are now France, the Low Countries and Germany.

Frank /fɹæŋk/ pn
Frank
A diminutive of the en given name Francis

Frankfurt /ˈfɹæŋkfə(ɹ)t/ pn
Frankfurt
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Frankish /ˈfɹæŋkɪʃ/ more Frankish most Frankish adj
frankisk
of or pertaining to the Franks
in or of the language of the Franks

Frankish /ˈfɹæŋkɪʃ/ pn
frankiska
The language of the Franks, an extinct West Germanic language.

Franklin's gull Franklin's gulls n
präriemås
A migratory gull that breeds in the Northern Hemisphere and winters in the Southern Hemisphere; Leucophaeus pipixcan.

Fransén-Robinson constant pn
Fransén–Robinsons konstant
(mathematics) The numeric value of the integral over the positive real numbers of the reciprocal of the gamma function, \textstyle F=\int_0^\infty \frac 1 {\Gamma(x)} dx = 2.8077702420285....

Franz Josef Land pn
Frans Josefs land
An archipelago in the Arctic Ocean in the north of Russia, north of Novaya Zemlya, east of Svalbard.

Frederica pn
Fredrika
A en given name, feminine form of Frederick. Quite rare in English.

Frederick /ˈfɹɛd(ə)ɹɪk/ pn
Fredrik
A en given name.

Freedom Day pn
Frihetsdagen
Any of various annual commemorative days that mark the start of an era of freedom, such as the end of apartheid in South Africa or the withdrawal of British troops from Malta.

Freemason Freemasons n
frimurare
A member of the Free and Accepted Masons (sometimes entitled Ancient Free and Accepted Masons), an international fraternal and charitable organization.

Freiburg /fɹaɪ.bɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Freiburg
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French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ more French most French adj
fransk franskspråkig franska
Of or relating to the people or culture of France.
Of or relating to the French language.

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ French Frenches n
fransman fransos
(chiefly, _, collective, and, in the plural) The people of France; groups of French people.

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ Frenches pn
franska fransk
(chiefly, _, uncountable) The language of France, shared by the neighboring countries Belgium, Monaco, and Switzerland and by former French colonies around the world.

French Guiana pn
Franska Guyana
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French Polynesia /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɑ.ləˈni.ʒə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɑ.lɪˈni.ʒə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.ʃə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.ʒə/ pn
Franska Polynesien
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French Republic pn
Republiken Frankrike Franska republiken
(a country).

French Republican Calendar pn
franska revolutionskalendern republikanska kalendern
The republican calendar used for twelve years in revolutionary France (from late 1793 to 1805).

French Revolution pn
franska revolutionen
A period in France of radical social and political upheaval which saw the country change from a monarchy to a republic (1789–1799).

French Riviera pn
Franska rivieran
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French horn French horns n
valthorn
A coiled brass musical instrument, derived from the French hunting horn, which has rotary valves.

French kiss /frɛntʃˈkɪs/ /frɛnʃˈkɪs/ French kisses n
tungkyss
The act or an instance of kissing that involves the use of one's tongue.

French kiss /frɛntʃˈkɪs/ /frɛnʃˈkɪs/ v
tungkyssa
(ambitransitive) To give a French kiss, in its various senses.

French leave n
bondpermis bondpermission
A departure taken suddenly, without announcement, and/or without permission. [from 1770s]

French onion soup French onion soups n
fransk löksoppa
(culinary) A soup made with onions and beef broth or beef stock, traditionally served with croutons and cheese as toppings.

French toast /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtoʊst/ /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtəʊst/ French toasts n
fattiga riddare
(culinary) Food prepared by dipping bread into egg batter and frying.

Frenchman Frenchmen n
fransman fransos
A man of French birth or nationality.

Frenchwoman Frenchwomen n
fransyska
A French woman; a woman of French ancestry, descent or citizenship.

Freudian /ˈfɹɔɪ.di.ən/ more Freudian most Freudian adj
freudiansk
Relating to or influenced by the Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud (1856-1939).
(psychoanalysis) Susceptible to analysis in terms of unconscious thoughts or desires.

Freudian /ˈfɹɔɪ.di.ən/ Freudians n
freudian
A follower of Freud or his methods.

Freudian slip /ˌfɹɔɪdi.ən ˈslɪp/ /ˌfɹɔɪdɪ.ən ˈslɪp/ Freudian slips n
freudiansk felsägning
(psychology) A mistake in speech or action in which a person supposedly shows their true subconscious desires.

Freya /ˈfɹeɪə/ pn
Freja
A en given name of mostly British usage.

Friday /-di/ /-ˌdi/ /ˈfɹaɪdeɪ/ /ˈfɹaɪˌdeɪ/ Fridays n
fredag
The sixth day of the week in many religious traditions, and the fifth day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; the Muslim Sabbath; it follows Thursday and precedes Saturday.

Friesland /fɹiːzlænd/ /ˈfɹiːzlənd/ pn
Friesland
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Frigg /fɹɪɡ/ pn
Frigg Frigga
(Germanic mythology, Norse mythology) The wife of Odin, and the Norse/Germanic goddess of married love, the heavens, home and hearth, after whom Friday is named (due to her being identified with Venus).

Frimaire /fɹiˈmɛəɹ/ /fɹɪˈmɛː/ Frimaires pn
frimaire frostmånad rimfrostmånad
(historical) The third month of the French Republican Calendar, from November 21, 22 or 23 to December 20, 21 or 22.

Frisbee /ˈfɹɪzbi/ Frisbees n
frisbee
A disk-shaped gliding toy, sold under the brand name Frisbee.

Frisian /ˈfɹiː.ʒən/ /ˈfɹɪz.i.ən/ /ˈfɹɪʒ.ən/ more Frisian most Frisian adj
frisisk frisiskspråkig
Of, in or relating to the Frisian language or a Frisian language.
frisisk frisländsk
Of or relating to the natives or inhabitants of Frisia; to people of Frisian descent.
Of or relating to the natives or inhabitants of the Dutch province of Friesland.

Frisian /ˈfɹiː.ʒən/ /ˈfɹɪz.i.ən/ /ˈfɹɪʒ.ən/ Frisians n
frisiska fris frisländare
A member of the Germanic ethnic group which is native to the region of Frisia (which is in the Netherlands, northern Germany, and southern Denmark).

Frisian /ˈfɹiː.ʒən/ /ˈfɹɪz.i.ən/ /ˈfɹɪʒ.ən/ pn
frisiska
(specifically) The West Frisian (or Western Frisian) lect, spoken in the northern Netherlands.
A Germanic language group or language (see Usage notes), or a lect thereof, which descended from Old Frisian, with speakers in the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark.

Frisian Islands pn
Frisiska öarna
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Friulian /fɹiːuːli(ː)ən/ pn
friuliska
A language spoken in Friuli.

Fructidor /ˈfɹʊktɪdɔː/ /ˌfɹʊktəˈdɔɹ/ /ˌfɹʏktəˈdɔɹ/ Fructidors pn
fructidor fruktmånad
(historical) The twelfth and final month of the French Republican Calendar, from August 18 or 19 to September 16 or 17.

Fuegian /fjuˈeɪɡi.ən/ /fjuˈid͡ʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ /ˈfweɪdʒɪ.ən/ /ˈfweɪd͡ʒi.ən/ /ˈfweɪɡi.ən/ adj
eldsländsk
Of or pertaining to Tierra del Fuego.

Fuegian /fjuˈeɪɡi.ən/ /fjuˈid͡ʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ /ˈfweɪdʒɪ.ən/ /ˈfweɪd͡ʒi.ən/ /ˈfweɪɡi.ən/ Fuegians n
eldsländare
A native of Tierra del Fuego.

Fujian /ˌfuːd͡ʒiˈæn/ /ˌfuːˈd͡ʒæn/ pn
Fujian
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Fukushima Fukushimas pn
Fukushima
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster following a tsunami in 2011.
A surname from Japanese.

Funen /ˈfjuːnən/ pn
Fyn
The third largest island of Denmark.

Fury Furies pn
furie
(Greek mythology) A female personification of vengeance.

Fårö pn
Fårö
A Baltic Sea island just north of the Swedish island of Gotland.

Führer /ˈfjʊə.ɹə/ /ˈfjʊɚ.ɚ/ Führer Führers n
Führern
(historical, Nazism, definite) Adolf Hitler when he was the chancellor of Nazi Germany.
förare führer
(by extension) A leader, especially one exercising the powers of a tyrant.

G clef G clefs n
G-klav
(music) A clef indicating the position of one-lined G (g′ or G4) on a staff.

G major n
G-dur
(music) The major key with the notes G, A, B, C, D, E, F♯, the key signature of which has one sharp.
(music) The major chord with a root of G.

G-spot /ˈdʒiː.spɒt/ G-spots n
g-punkt G-punkten
A proposed sensitive, erogenous zone on the anterior wall of the vagina.

G-string G-strings n
g-string string stringtrosa tanga
A scanty covering for the genitalia, with a thin strip of fabric that passes between the buttocks.
G-sträng
(music) On a stringed musical instrument, the string that produces the note of G.

GDP /ˌd͡ʒiːdiːˈpiː/ GDPs n
BNP
(economics) Initialism of gross domestic product.

GDR pn
DDR TDR
(history) Initialism of German Democratic Republic (“East Germany”).

GNP GNPs n
BNP
(economics) Initialism of gross national product.

GPS GPSes n
GPS
(cartography) Initialism of global positioning system (“satellite navigation system”).

GST n
moms
(taxation) Initialism of goods and services tax. (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India)
(taxation) Initialism of goods and sales tax. (state of Victoria in Australia, formerly in Canada)

Gabon /ɡəˈbɒn/ pn
Gabon
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Gabonese /ɡæ.bəˈniːz/ adj
gabonesisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Gabon or the Gabonese people

Gabonese /ɡæ.bəˈniːz/ Gabonese n
gabones gabonesiska
A person from Gabon or of Gabonese descent.

Gabriel /ˈɡeɪbɹi.əl/ pn
Gabriel
A en given name.
An archangel associated in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, with carrying messages from God.

Gaea /d͡ʒiːə/ /ˈɡaɪə/ pn
Gaia
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Gaelic /ˈɡalɪk/ /ˈɡeɪlɪk/ /ˈɡælɪk/ adj
gaelisk gälisk
Of or relating to the Gaels, the Goidel peoples of Scotland, Ireland, and the Manx, or their languages.

Gaelic /ˈɡalɪk/ /ˈɡeɪlɪk/ /ˈɡælɪk/ pn
gaeliska gäliska

Gaelic football /ˌɡeɪlɪk ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˌɡeɪlɪk ˈfʊtbɔːl/ /ˌɡæ-/ [-ˈfʊʔ-] n
Gaelisk fotboll
An Irish form of football played by two teams of 15 players each, who score by kicking or punching a ball into the opposing team's goal or over a crossbar and between two upright posts above the goal.

Gagauz /ˌɡæɡɑːˈuːz/ adj
gagauzisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Gagauzia, the Gagauz people, or the Gagauz language.

Gagauz /ˌɡæɡɑːˈuːz/ Gagauzes n
gagauz
A person from Gagauzia or of Gagauz descent.

Gagauz /ˌɡæɡɑːˈuːz/ pn
gagauziska
The language of Gagauzia and the Gagauz people.

Gagauzia pn
Gagauzien
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Galatia pn
Galatien
A region of ancient Asia Minor, in what is now central Turkey; a province of ancient Rome.

Galatians /ɡəˈleɪʃənz/ pn
Galater
(biblical) The ninth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle of Saint Paul to the Galatians.

Galicia /ɡəˈlɪ.si.ə/ /ɡəˈlɪ.ʃə/ pn
Galicien
A former Iberian kingdom, now an autonomous region of Spain.
Galizien
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Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ /ɡəˈlɪʃ.ən/ more Galician most Galician adj
galicisk galiciska
Of or pertaining to the region of Galicia in Iberia.
Of or pertaining to the people of Galicia (in Iberia) or their culture.

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ /ɡəˈlɪʃ.ən/ Galicians n
galiciska
(uncountable) The language of Galicia; a Romance language spoken in the northwestern corner of the Iberian peninsula.

Galilean adj
galileisk
Of or pertaining to Galilee, or a native or inhabitant thereof.

Galilean Galileans n
galilé
A native or resident of Galilee.

Galilee pn
Galileen
A mountainous geographic region in northern Israel.

Gallo Galloes Gallos pn
gallo
A Romance language spoken in north-west France, see Gallo language.

Gambia /ˈɡæm.bi.ə/ pn
Gambia
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Gambian adj
gambisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Gambia or the Gambian people.

Gambian Gambians n
gambier gambiska
A person from Gambia or of Gambian descent.

Gamilaraay /ɡəˈmɪlərɔɪ/ pn
gamilaraay
The extinct Pama-Nyungan Australian Aboriginal suffixing language, within the Wiradjuric group, formerly spoken by these people.

Ganesha /ɡəˈne(ɪ)ʃ(ə)/ /ɡəˈneɪʃə/ pn
Ganesha
(Hinduism) A Hindu god of intellect, wisdom, gates, and beginnings, son of Parvati and Shiva.

Gang of Four pn
de fyras gäng
(China, historical, politics) A leftist political faction composed of four Chinese Communist Party officials that came to prominence during the Chinese Cultural Revolution.

Ganges /ˈɡændʒiːz/ /ˈɡænd͡ʒiz/ pn
Ganges
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Ganymede /ˈɡænɪmiːd/ Ganymedes n
munskänk
A servant boy or young waiter, particularly one who serves liquor.

Ganymede /ˈɡænɪmiːd/ pn
Ganymedes
(astronomy) A moon of Jupiter.

Garden of Eden Gardens of Eden pn
Edens trädgård
(Abrahamic religions) In the Book of Genesis of the Bible and Surat Sad of the Qur'an, a garden at the source of the Gihon, Pishon, Tigris, and Euphrates rivers, where Adam and Eve first lived after being created.

Gascony pn
Gascogne
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Gatling gun /ˈɡætlɪŋ ˌɡʌn/ Gatling guns n
gatlingkanon
A type of gun, similar to a modern machine gun, with several barrels on a rotating frame.

Gaul /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ Gauls n
galler
A person from Gaul.

Gaul /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ pn
Gallien
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Gaulish /ɡɑlɪʃ/ /ɡɔːlɪʃ/ adj
gallisk galler-
Of or pertaining to Gaul.
Of or pertaining to the Celtic tribes speaking Gaulish languages.

Gaulish /ɡɑlɪʃ/ /ɡɔːlɪʃ/ pn
galliska
The Celtic language that was spoken in Gaul, long extinct.

Gauss-Jordan elimination Gauss-Jordan eliminations n
Gauss-Jordanelimination
(linear algebra) A method of reducing an augmented matrix to reduced row echelon form.

Gaussian elimination Gaussian eliminations n
Gausselimination
(linear algebra) A method of reducing an augmented matrix to row echelon form.

Gaza /ˈɡɑːzə/ pn
Gaza
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Gaza Strip /ˌɡɑːzə ˈstɹɪp/ pn
Gazaremsan
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Gazan /ˈɡɑːzən/ adj
gazansk
Of or from Gaza.

Gazan /ˈɡɑːzən/ Gazans n
Gazabo gazan
A native or inhabitant of Gaza (Gaza City or the Gaza Strip in general).

Gdańsk /ɡəˈdænsk/ /ɡəˈdɑːnsk/ pn
Gdańsk Danzig
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Geat /ɡiːt/ Geats n
göt
(history) A member of a North Germanic tribe formerly occupying what is now Götaland in Sweden.

Gehenna /ɡəˈhɛ.nə/ pn
Gehenna gehenna
In rabbinical literature and Christian and Islamic scripture, the place where the souls of the wicked go after death, where they suffer eternal damnation or annihilation.

Geiger counter /ˈɡaɪɡə ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈɡaɪɡɚ ˈkaʊntɚ/ Geiger counters n
geigermätare
A device designed to detect radioactivity and measure its intensity.

Gelendzhik pn
Gelendzjik
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Gemini /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪnaɪ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪniː/ pn
Tvillingarna
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac traditionally taken to represent the pair of twins Castor and Pollux in Greek mythology. It contains the stars Castor, Pollux, and Alhena.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the twins, ruled by Mercury and covering May 22 – June 21 (tropical astrology) or June 16 – July 15 (sidereal astrology).

Gemütlichkeit n
gemyt mys
The state or fact of being gemütlich; middle-class niceness or cosiness, hospitality.

General Secretary /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəl ˈsɛk.ɹəˌtə.ɹi/ General Secretaries n
generalsekreterare
Chief officer or leader of a political party or organization, especially in Communist contexts.

Genesis /ˈd͡ʒɛ.nə.səs/ pn
Första Moseboken Genesis
(religion) The first book in the Hebrew Bible.

Geneva /d͡ʒəˈniːvə/ pn
Genève
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The largest lake in Switzerland: see Lake Geneva.
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(by ellipsis) The Geneva Convention.

Geneva Convention pn
Genèvekonventionen
(international law) An international treaty which defines the required treatment for prisoners of war by their captors.

Geneva wheel Geneva wheels n
malteserkors
(mechanics) A mechanism that translates a continuous rotation into an intermittent rotary motion.

Genoa /dʒɛnˈəʊ.ə/ /d͡ʒɛnˈoʊ.ə/ /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.ə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.oʊ.ə/ pn
Genua
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(historical) a maritime republic in northwestern Italy that existed from the 11th century until its disestablishment in 1797 when Napoleon formed the Ligurian Republic, a client state; Genoa briefly regained independence in 1814 before becoming quickly annexed by the Kingdom of Sardinia in 1815.

Genoese /ˌd͡ʒɛnəʊˈiːz/ adj
genuesisk
Of, from or relating to Genoa.

Genoese /ˌd͡ʒɛnəʊˈiːz/ Genoese n
genuesare genues
An inhabitant or resident of Genoa.

Genoese /ˌd͡ʒɛnəʊˈiːz/ pn
genuesare
The inhabitants of Genoa, collectively.
genuesiska
The dialect of Ligurian spoken in Genoa

Geoffrey /ˈd͡ʒɛfɹi/ pn
Gottfrid
A en given name. Popular in the U.K. in the 20th century.

George /dʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ/ Georges pn
Göran Jörgen Georg Örjan
A diminutive of the en given names Georgina or Georgia; also used in the conjoined name George Ann(e).

Georgeson /ˈdʒɔː(ɹ)dʒsən/ pn
Göransson
An English and Scottish surname originating as a patronymic.

Georgia /ˈd͡ʒɔɹ.d͡ʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɔː.d͡ʒə/ pn
Georgien
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A transitional serif typeface named after the state, designed by Matthew Carter in 1993.

Georgian /ˈd͡ʒoːd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɹd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːd͡ʒən/ adj
georgisk georgiska
Of, from, or pertaining to the Eastern European country of Georgia, the Georgian people or the Georgian language.

Georgian /ˈd͡ʒoːd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɹd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːd͡ʒən/ Georgians n
georgier georgiska
(countable) A person or a descendant of a person from Georgia, a country in Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
georgiska georgier
(countable) A native or resident of the state of Georgia in the United States of America.

Gerard /d͡ʒəˈɹɑɹd/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɑːd/ pn
Gerhard
A en given name.

German /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ Germanest more German most German adj
tysk tyskspråkig tyska
Of or relating to the natives or inhabitants of Germany; to people of German descent.

German /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ Germans n
tysk tyska
(countable) A native or inhabitant of Germany; a person of German citizenship or nationality.
A member of the Germanic ethnic group which is the most populous ethnic group in Germany; a person of German descent.

German /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ pn
tyska tysk
(uncountable) An Indo-European (Indo-Germanic) language, primarily spoken in Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, South Tyrol, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and a small part of Belgium.

German Democratic Republic pn
Tyska demokratiska republiken
The official name of East Germany from 1949 until reunification in 1990.

German Empire pn
Kejsardömet Tyskland Tyska riket
(historical) The German state which existed, with Berlin as its capital, between 1871 and 1918.

German shepherd German shepherds n
schäfer
A large-sized breed of dog often used as a guard dog or police dog.

German studies n
germanistik
(humanities) A field that researches, documents, and disseminates German language and literature in both its historic and present forms.

Germania pn
Germanien
(historical) Any of several geographical regions of different historical periods that were mainly inhabited by Germanic peoples.

Germanic /d͡ʒɜːˈmæn.ɪk/ /d͡ʒɝˈmæn.ɪk/ more Germanic most Germanic adj
germansk
Relating to the Germanic peoples (such as Germans, Scandinavians or Anglo-Saxons).
(linguistics) Relating to the language or group of languages known as Germanic.
Having German characteristics.

Germanic /d͡ʒɜːˈmæn.ɪk/ /d͡ʒɝˈmæn.ɪk/ pn
germanska
(linguistics) The early, undocumented ancestral language from which other Germanic languages developed, such as Afrikaans, Danish, Dutch, Frisian, English, German, Faroese, Icelandic, Yiddish, Norwegian and Swedish.
(linguistics) The group of Indo-European languages that developed from (Ur-)Germanic.

Germanism Germanisms n
germanism tyskeri
(countable) A word or idiom of the German language (that has been borrowed by another language).

Germanist Germanists n
germanist
(humanities, ;, dated) A person who studies the Germanic languages, the associated literatures and/or cultures. [from late 19th c.]

Germanization Germanizations n
förtyskning germanisering
The act of making something have more German characteristics.

Germanize /ˈdʒɜːmənaɪz/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmənaɪz/ v
förtyska
(transitive) To give a German character to (something).
(intransitive) To adopt German customs or culture.

Germanness n
tyskhet
The quality or characteristic of being German.

Germany /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mə.ni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mə.ni/ Germanies Germanys pn
Tyskland
A nation or civilization occupying the country around the Rhine, Elbe, and upper Danube Rivers in Central Europe, taken as a whole under its various governments.

Germinal /ˈdʒɜːmɪnəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmənəl/ Germinals pn
germinal gromingsmånad
(historical) The seventh month of the French Republican Calendar, starting on the date of the vernal equinox (March 21 or 22) and ending on April 19 or 20.

Gertrude /ˈɡɝtɹud/ pn
Gertrud
A en given name.

Gestalt therapy Gestalt therapies n
gestaltterapi
(psychology) An existential and experiential psychotherapy that focuses on the individual's experience in the present moment.

Gestapo /ɡəˈʃtɑpoʊ/ /ɡɛˈstɑpoʊ/ pn
Gestapo
(historical, Nazism) The secret police of Nazi Germany.

Gethsemane /ɡɛθˈsɛməni/ pn
Getsemane
A biblical location in ancient Jerusalem, a garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives where, according to the four Gospels of the New Testament, Jesus underwent the agony in the garden and was arrested the night before his crucifixion.

Ghana /ˈɡænə/ /ˈɡɑnə/ /ˈɡɑːnə/ pn
Ghana
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Ghanaian /ɡɑː.ˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑ.ni.ən/ adj
ghanansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Ghana or the Ghanaian people.

Ghanaian /ɡɑː.ˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑ.ni.ən/ Ghanaians n
ghanan ghananska
A person from Ghana or of Ghanaian descent.

Ghent /ˈɡɛnt/ pn
Gent
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Ghibelline /ˈɡɪbəlaɪn/ /ˈɡɪbəlin/ /ˈɡɪbələn/ /ˈɡɪbɪlaɪn/ Ghibellines n
ghibellin
(historical, politics) In the politics of medieval Italian city states, any member of a faction that supported the Holy Roman Emperor in a long struggle against the Guelphs and the Pope.

Gibraltar /d͡ʒɪˈbɹɒltə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒɪˈbɹɔːltə(ɹ)/ pn
Gibraltar
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Gibraltarian /dʒɪ.bɹɔːlˈtɛəɹ.i.ən/ more Gibraltarian most Gibraltarian adj
gibraltisk
Of or pertaining to Gibraltar or its people

Giles /d͡ʒaɪlz/ pn
Egidius Gillis
A en given name.

Girona /d͡ʒɪˈɹoʊnə/ pn
Girona
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Girondist Girondists n
girondist
(historical) A member of a moderate political faction in France during the French Revolution.

Glagolitic /ˌɡlæɡəʊˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
glagolitisk
Of or written with the Glagolitic alphabet.

Glagolitic /ˌɡlæɡəʊˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk/ n
glagolitiskt alfabet
(linguistics) The oldest known Slavonic alphabet, designed around 862–863 by Saint Cyril in order to translate the Bible and other texts into Old Church Slavonic. Mostly replaced by Cyrillic alphabet in Orthodox Christian Slavic countries, but still in use in the Croatian Church along the Dalmatian coast, in Czech and Croatian recensions of Church Slavic.

Glasgow /ˈɡlaz.ɡo/ /ˈɡles.kə/ /ˈɡlez.ɡə/ /ˈɡlæs-/ /ˈɡlæz-/ /ˈɡlæz.ɡoʊ/ /ˈɡlæz.ɡəʉ/ /ˈɡlɐːz.ɡɐʉ/ /ˈɡlɐːz.ɡəʉ/ /ˈɡlɑːs-/ /ˈɡlɑːz.ɡəʊ/ /ˈɡlɛz.ɡɐʉ/ pn
Glasgow
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Gnosticism /ˈnɑstəsɪzəm/ /ˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ Gnosticisms n
gnosticism
A wide variety of Jewish and early Christian sects having an interest in gnosis, or divine knowledge, and generally holding the belief that there is a god greater than the Demiurge, or the creator of the world.

Go Fish pn
finns i sjön
(card games) A children's card game in which players ask each other for cards of a particular rank, requiring them to "fish" in a pool of additional cards if they do not have the requested card.

Goa pn
Goa
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Gobelin Gobelins n
gobeläng
A mainly French and Flemish type of tapestry having richly coloured pictorial designs.

Gobi pn
Gobiöknen
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God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɔːd/ Gods n
Gud
A being such as a monotheistic God: a single divine creator and ruler of the universe.

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɔːd/ Gods pn
gudaväsen Gud
Gud
The single deity of various monotheistic religions, especially the deity of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

God Almighty interjection
herre min skapare
An exclamation of surprise or astonishment.

God bless you interjection
Gud välsigne dig
Short for May God bless you; said as a short prayer, benediction, or valediction for the recipient.
prosit
Said to somebody who has sneezed, as a rhetorical response;

God forbid interjection
Gud förbjude
(idiomatic, subjunctive) indicating that the eventuality is both unlikely and undesirable

God helps those who help themselves proverb
hjälp dig själv så hjälper dig gud
Good fortune or providential aid comes to those who make an effort to accomplish things.

God knows phraseologicalUnit
Gud vet det vete gudarna
It is only known to God; it is unknown to people.

God the Father pn
Gud Fader Fadern
(Christian, _, theology) The person (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to the God of Abraham and the Jewish scriptures and considered the creator of mankind and Father of Jesus Christ

God the Holy Ghost pn
Den Helige Anden
(Christian, _, theology) The person (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to divine essence present in the faithful (particularly, inspired prophets) and considered to proceed either (Eastern Orthodoxy) from God the Father alone or (Roman Catholicism) from Him together with God the Son.

God the Son pn
Sonen
(Christian, _, theology) The person (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to the Word of God, which became flesh—incarnated—in Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God the Father.

God willing interjection
om Gud vill det
Used to indicate acceptance of God's will when expressing an intention or hope.

God works in mysterious ways proverb
Guds vägar äro outgrundliga outgrundliga äro Herrens vägar
Commenting that a seemingly unfortunate or unfavourable situation or change may be beneficial later or in the long run.

God-fearing more God-fearing most God-fearing adj
gudfruktig
(religion) Following the precepts of a religious practice; respecting and revering God and his authority.

Goddess /ˈɡɒdɛs/ pn
Gudinna
The single goddess of various monotheistic religions.
The single goddess of various bitheistic or duotheistic religions.

Godfrey /ˈɡɑdfɹi/ /ˈɡɒdfɹi/ Godfreys pn
Gottfrid
A en given name.

Godspeed /ˌɡɑdˈspid/ /ˌɡɒdˈspiːd/ interjection
lycka till
(literary) Used, especially at a parting, to express the wish that the outcome of the actions of a person (typically someone about to start a journey or a daring endeavour) is positive for them.

Golaghat /ˈɡoʊləˌɡɑːt/ /ˌɡoːlɑːˈɡʱɑːt/ pn
Golaghat
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Golden Fleece /ˈɡoʊl.dən fliːs/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən fliːs/ [ˈɡɒʊ̯ɫ.dn̩ ˈfliːs] [ˈɡəɫ.dn̩ ˈfliːs] pn
gyllene skinnet
(Greek mythology) A magical fleece from a winged ram guarded by the hydra in the tale of Jason and the Argonauts.
A chivalric order founded in 1430 by Duke Philip III of Burgundy. Later awarded in Spain and Habsburg Austria.

Golden Gate Bridge pn
Golden Gate-bron
A 1.7-mile-long suspension bridge linking Marin County, California, to San Francisco, California.

Golden Horde pn
Gyllene horden
(historical) A Mongol and later Turkicized khanate established in the 13th century and originating as the northwestern sector of the Mongol Empire.

Golden Horn pn
Gyllene hornet
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Golden Retriever Golden Retrievers n
golden retriever
A breed of dog, originating in Britain.

Goldilocks /ˈɡəʊldilɒks/ pn
Guldlock
The protagonist of a traditional fairy tale. She is a golden-haired young girl who inquisitively enters the house of three bears and tries their three bowls of porridge, three chairs, and three beds, in each case finding only one that suits her.

Goldilocks economy Goldilocks economies n
Guldlock-ekonomi
(economics) A not "too hot" or "too cold" economy, sustaining moderate economic growth and a low inflation allowing for a market-friendly monetary policy.

Golgi apparatus n
golgiapparat
(cytology) A network of membranes in the cytoplasm of those animal cells that produce secretions.

Golgotha /ɡɒlˈɡɒθə/ /ˈɡɒlɡəθə/ pn
Golgata
(biblical) The hill outside Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified.
(Oxbridge slang, obsolete) The rooms of the heads of the colleges. [18th–19th c.]

Goliath /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/ pn
Goliat
A giant who, according to the Bible, was vanquished in battle with King David.

Gollum /ˈɡɑləm/ Gollums n
Gollum
A person who bears the traits or has the characteristics of Gollum in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.

Good Friday Good Fridays pn
långfredag
(Christianity) The Friday before Easter Sunday, the commemoration of the day on which Christ was crucified.

Good King Henry n
lungrot
A goosefoot of species Blitum bonus-henricus (syn. Chenopodium bonus-henricus), native to Britain and much of Europe, cultivated as a vegetable.

Good Samaritan Good Samaritans n
barmhärtig samarier barmhärtig samarit
(figurative, idiomatic) A person who helps someone in distress out of their own good nature.

Goofy pn
Långben
A Disney character: a slow-witted anthropomorphic dog with a goofy laugh.

Google /ˈɡuːɡəl/ pn
Google
(trademark) A particular Internet company.
(computing, trademark) A search engine that popularized the company of the same name.

Gorbachev pn
Gorbatjov
A transliteration of the Russian surname Горбачёв (Gorbačóv).

Gordian knot /ˈɡoʊɹdɪən ˈnɑt/ /ˈɡɔːdɪən ˈnɒt/ Gordian knots n
gordisk knut
(Greek mythology) The legendary knot tied to a pole near the temple of Zeus in Gordium.
(by extension) Any intricate and complex problem having a simple solution.

Goth /ɡɑθ/ /ɡɒθ/ Goths n
got
A member of the East Germanic people known for their invasion of the western Roman Empire and subsequent founding of successor states in Italy and Spain during Late Antiquity.

Gothenburg /ˈɡɑθn̩bɝɡ/ /ˈɡɒθn̩bɜːɡ/ pn
Göteborg
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Gothenburger Gothenburgers n
göteborgare göteborgska
A person from, or an inhabitant of, the Swedish city of Gothenburg.

Gothic /ˈɡɑ.θɪk/ /ˈɡɒθ.ɪk/ more Gothic most Gothic adj
gotisk
Of or relating to the Goths or their language. [from 1611]
(architecture) Of or relating to the architectural style favored in Western Europe in the 12th to 16th centuries, with high-pointed arches, clustered columns, etc. [from 1640s]
(literature) Of or relating to the style of fictional writing associated with Gothic fiction, emphasizing violent or macabre events in a mysterious, desolate setting. [from early 19th c.]

Gothic /ˈɡɑ.θɪk/ /ˈɡɒθ.ɪk/ pn
gotiska Moesogöthiska
An extinct Germanic language, once spoken by the Goths.

Gothicism /ˈɡɒθɪˌsɪzəm/ Gothicisms n
göticism
An early modern Swedish cultural movement glorifying the ancient Goths, who were thought to be the ancestors of the Swedish people.

Gotland pn
Gotland
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Gotlander Gotlanders n
gotlänning
Somebody from Gotland

Graces /ˈɡɹeɪsɪz/ pn
grace

Grand Canyon pn
Grand Canyon
A large national park and gorge, carved by the Colorado River, located in Arizona, United States.

Grand Duchy of Lithuania pn
Storfurstendömet Litauen
(historical) A former European state from the 13th century until 1795, encompassing the territory of modern-day Lithuania and Belarus, a large part of Ukraine, and small parts of Russia and Poland

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg pn
Storhertigdömet Luxemburg
The official name of the independent country of Luxembourg.

Grand Master Grand Masters n
stormästare grão-mestre
A title, especially of chivalric orders, fraternal orders and fraternal organizations.

Grandmaster Grandmasters n
stormästare
(chess) A player of the highest rank, as determined by FIDE, with an Elo rating of at least 2500. [From 1950.]

Great Assassin pn
mördaren på tronen

Great Barrier Reef pn
Stora barriärrevet
A massive system of coral reefs, found in the Coral Sea off the coast of Australia.

Great Britain pn
Storbritannien
The island (and sometimes including some of the surrounding smaller islands) off the north-west coast of Europe made up of England, Scotland, and Wales.
Storbritannien England Förenade kungariket
(historical, or, loosely) The United Kingdom, or its predecessor the Kingdom of Great Britain (1707–1801).

Great Dane Great Danes n
grand danois
A mastiff known for its great size, bred in Germany to hunt boar and large game.

Great Game pn
stora spelet
(historical) The strategic rivalry and conflict between the British Empire and the Russian Empire for supremacy in Central Asia, mainly during the 19th century.

Great Lakes pn
Stora sjöarna
A group of five lakes on the United States–Canada border, consisting of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron (Lake Michigan–Huron), Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.

Great Leap Forward pn
stora språnget
(historical) A vast economic and social plan lasting from 1958 to 1961 which aimed to use the Chinese population to rapidly transform the Communist China from a primarily agrarian economy by peasant farmers into a modern communist society through agriculturalization and industrialization, but failed disastrously (resulting in massive famine and the deaths of many millions of people).

Great Pyramid of Giza pn
Cheopspyramiden
The largest and most famous of the Egyptian pyramids, and the only remaining member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Great Recession pn
stora recessionen
The worldwide general economic decline towards the end of the first decade of the 21st century.

Great Salt Lake pn
Stora Saltsjön
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Great Schism pn
östliga schismen
(Christianity, historical) The split between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church in 1054.
västliga schismen
(Christianity, historical) A split within the Roman Catholic Church that lasted from 1378 to 1417.

Great Wall of China pn
kinesiska muren
An ancient Chinese fortification, almost 4,000 miles long, originally designed to protect China from the Mongols.

Great War pn
världskriget
Epithet for World War I.

Greater London pn
Storlondon
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Greater Poland pn
Storpolen
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Storpolens vojvodskap
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Grecism /ˈɡɹiːsɪzəm/ Grecisms n
grecism
A word or idiom of the Greek language used in another language, especially for literary effect.

Greco-Roman /ˌɡɹiːkəʊˈɹəʊmən/ /ˌɡɹɛkoʊˈɹoʊmən/ more Greco-Roman most Greco-Roman adj
grekisk-romersk
Of or pertaining to Greek or Roman culture.
(wrestling) Describing Greco-Roman wrestling, a form of wrestling where fighters may only attack above the waist.

Greece /ɡɹiːs/ pn
Grekland
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Greek /ɡɹiːk/ Greeker Greekest adj
grekisk grekiska
Of or relating to Greece, its people, its language, or its culture

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ Greeks n
grek grekiska grekinna
(countable) A person from Greece or of Greek descent.

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ Greeks pn
grekiska grekisk
The language spoken by people of Greece, particularly (depending on context) Ancient Greek or Modern Greek.

Greek Orthodox adj
grekisk-ortodox
Of or relating to the Greek Orthodox Church

Greek Orthodox Church pn
Grekisk-ortodoxa kyrkan
A group of Eastern Orthodox churches comprising the churches of Constantinople, Alexandria, Jerusalem, Cyprus and Greece.

Greek fire n
grekisk eld
(historical) A highly flammable substance of unknown composition first used by the Greeks of Constantinople in the 7th century C.E. to set fire to enemy ships, buildings etc.

Greek salad Greek salads n
grekisk sallad
A salad, popular in Greece, normally consisting of tomatoes, olives and feta cheese among other ingredients.

Greenland /ˈɡɹiːn.lænd/ /ˈɡɹiːn.lənd/ pn
Grönland
(obsolete) Spitzbergen, another island in Europe formerly thought to have been part of Greenland.

Greenland shark Greenland sharks n
håkäring ishaj
A large shark (Somniosus microcephalus) that inhabits the northern Atlantic Ocean.

Greenlander Greenlanders n
grönländare grönlänning grönländska
A person from Greenland or of Greenlandic descent.

Greenlandic adj
grönländsk
Of, from, or pertaining to Greenland, the Greenlandic people or the Greenlandic language.

Greenlandic pn
grönländska
The official language of Greenland, an Eskimo-Aleut language written with the Latin alphabet.

Gregorian /ɡɹɪɡɔːɹi.ən/ adj
gregoriansk
Of or relating to a person named Gregory, especially any of the popes of that name.

Gregorian calendar pn
gregorianska kalendern nya stilen
The calendar currently used in the western world. It replaced the Julian calendar and was devised to halt the slow drift of the vernal equinox towards earlier in the year.

Gregory /ˈɡɹɛɡəɹi/ Gregorys pn
Greger
A en given name.

Grenada /ɡɹəˈneɪdə/ pn
Grenada
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Grenadian /ɡɹəˈneɪdi.ən/ adj
grenadisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Grenada, the Grenadian people or the Grenadian language.

Grenadian /ɡɹəˈneɪdi.ən/ Grenadians n
grenadier grenadiska
A person from Grenada or of Grenadian descent.

Gretel pn
Greta
A en given name, diminutive of Margarete.
A fictional character in the German fairy tale Hansel and Gretel.

Grim Reaper /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹi.pɚ/ /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹiː.pə/ Grim Reapers pn
liemannen dödsängel
A personification of Death as an old man, or a skeleton, carrying a scythe, taking souls to the afterlife.

Grodno pn
Hrodna
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Groningen pn
Groningen
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Gruyère /ɡriˈjɛɹ/ /ɡruˈjɛɹ/ /ˈɡruːjɛː/ /ˈɡruːɛː/ Gruyères n
gruyere gruyère
A hard yellow cheese originating from Gruyères, Switzerland and made in the cantons of Fribourg.

Guadalcanal /ˌɡwɑː.dəl.kəˈnɑːl/ pn
Guadalcanal
A volcanic island in the Pacific, part of the Solomon Islands.

Guadeloupe /ɡwɑdə.ˈlʊp/ /ɡwɑːdə.ˈluːp/ /ˌɡwɑːdə.ˈluːp/ pn
Guadeloupe
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Guam /ɡwæm/ /ɡwɑm/ /ɡwɑːm/ /ɡwɒm/ pn
Guam
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Guamanian /ɡwɑːˈmeɪni.ən/ /ɡwɑːˈmeɪnjən/ adj
guames
Of, from, or pertaining to Guam, the Guamanian people or the Guamanian language.

Guamanian /ɡwɑːˈmeɪni.ən/ /ɡwɑːˈmeɪnjən/ Guamanians n
guames
A person from Guam or of Guamanian descent.

Guanche Guanches n
guanche
An aboriginal inhabitant originally of the island of Tenerife only, but now often of extinct pre-Hispanic population of the Canary Islands in general.

Guangzhou /ɡwæŋˈdʒəʊ/ /ˈɡwɑŋˈd͡ʒoʊ/ pn
Kanton Guangzhou
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Guaraní /ˌɡwɑːɹəˈniː/ pn
guaraní
South-American Indian language of the Tupí-Guaraní family; spoken in Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina.

Guardian pn
Guardian
(newspapers) A British daily national newspaper.

Guatemala /ˌɡwɑː.təˈmɑː.lə/ pn
Guatemala
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Guatemalan adj
guatemalansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Guatemala or the Guatemalan people.

Guatemalan Guatemalans n
guatemalan guatemalanska
A person from Guatemala or of Guatemalan descent.

Guernsey /ˈɡɜːnzi/ /ˈɡɝnzi/ pn
Guernsey
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Guillain-Barré syndrome /-bɑɹˈeɪ-/ /ɡiːˈæn bəˈɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ɡiːˈɑːn-/ /ˈɡiːlæn ˈbɑɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
Guillain-Barrés syndrom
(neurology, disease) Rapid-onset muscle weakness, often severe and sometimes fatal, resulting from impaired peripheral nervous system function, associated with various viral and other infections.

Guinea /ˈɡɪniː/ pn
Guinea
(derogatory, _, US, _, slang, ethnic slur) Someone of Italian descent in the United States.

Guinea-Bissau pn
Guinea-Bissau
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Guinevere /ˈɡwɪ.nə.vɪə/ /ˈɡwɪ.nə.vɪɹ/ pn
Guenever
(Arthurian mythology) In Arthurian legend, the wife of King Arthur.

Gujarati /ˌɡuːd͡ʒəˈrɑːti/ /ˌɡʊd͡ʒəˈrɑːti/ adj
gujaratisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Gujarat, or the Gujarati people.

Gujarati /ˌɡuːd͡ʒəˈrɑːti/ /ˌɡʊd͡ʒəˈrɑːti/ pn
gujarati
The Indic language spoken in the state of Gujarat, India

Gulf Stream pn
Golfströmmen
The warm ocean current issuing from the Gulf of Mexico, flowing northeastwards along the coast of North America to the Grand Banks where it breaks eastwards across the Atlantic Ocean and helps to maintain warm temperatures along the western coasts of the British Isles.

Gulf of Aden pn
Adenviken
A gulf between Yemen and Somalia, connected to the Somali Sea through the Guardafui Channel.

Gulf of Alaska pn
Alaskagolfen
An arm of the Pacific Ocean defined by the curve of the southern coast of Alaska, stretching from the Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak Island in the west to the Alexander Archipelago in the east

Gulf of Bothnia /ˌɡʌlf əv ˈbɒθniə/ pn
Bottniska viken
The northernmost arm of the Baltic Sea, separating the countries of Sweden and Finland.

Gulf of California pn
Californiaviken
a body of water that separates the Baja California Peninsula from the Mexican mainland

Gulf of Finland pn
Finska viken
An arm of the Baltic Sea that separates the European countries of Estonia and Finland. On its eastern end, the Neva at the Russian city of St. Petersburg empties into it.

Gulf of Guinea pn
Guineabukten
Part of the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Africa.

Gulf of Mexico pn
Mexikanska golfen
A gulf to the south of the USA and to the east and north of Mexico.

Gulf of Naples pn
Neapelbukten
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Gulf of Riga pn
Rigabukten Rigaviken
The inland body of water that is part of the Baltic Sea in eastern Europe and is near Latvia and Estonia.

Gulf of Thailand pn
Siambukten Thailandbukten Thailandviken
An inland body of water in the Pacific Ocean that is southeast of Southeast Asia below the countries of Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia, and is close to the Malay Peninsula of Malaysia.

Gullah /ˈɡʌl.ə/ pn
gullah
A creole of English and various African languages spoken on a group of islands off the coast of the Carolinas and Georgia in the Southern United States.

Gummy Bears pn
gummibjörn
A kind of gummy candy, a type of confectionery made from gelatine, in the miniature form of a toy bear.

Gunter pn
Gunnar
(obsolete) A en given name used in medieval England.

Guria pn
Gurien
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Gustav Gustavs pn
Gustav Gustaf
A en given name.

Gustavian more Gustavian most Gustavian adj
gustaviansk

Gustavian Gustavians n
gustavian

Gutnish pn
gutniska
The native language of the island of Gotland in present day Sweden, used both as a spoken and written language until late medieval times. Modern Gutnish is increasingly marginalised by Standard Swedish.

Guyana /ɡaɪˈæn.ə/ /ɡaɪˈɑː.nə/ pn
Guyana
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Guyanese /ˌɡaɪəˈniːz/ adj
guyanansk guyansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Guyana, the Guyanese people or the Guyanese language.

Gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ Gypsies n
zigenare
(sometimes, offensive) A member of the Romani people, or one of the sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc).
A member of other nomadic peoples, not only of the Romani people; a traveller.

Győr /djɜːr/ /d͡ʒɜːr/ pn
Györ Győr
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Gällivare pn
Gällivare
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Gödel number Gödel numbers n
Gödeltal
(logic) A number uniquely assigned to each symbol, and to each well-formed formula of some formal language.

HIV /ˌeɪt͡ʃ.aɪˈviː/ n
hiv
(virology) Initialism of human immunodeficiency virus. [from 1986]

HIV negative adj
hivnegativ
Not infected by HIV.

HIV positive adj
hivpositiv
Infected by HIV.

HSwMS n
HMS
(military, nautical) Initialism of His/Her Swedish Majesty's Ship; a ship prefix for a naval ship of the navy of Sweden

HTTP cookie HTTP cookies n
cookie kaka webbkaka
(Internet) A packet of information sent by a server to a World Wide Web browser and then returned by the browser each time it accesses that server, used to maintain state between otherwise stateless HTTP transactions, for example, to identify the user.

HVAC /ˈeɪt͡ʃˌvæk/ HVACs n
VVS
Initialism of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

HVAC engineer HVAC engineers n
VVS-ingenjör
An engineer who is specifically trained for and/or specialised in HVAC.

Haapsalu pn
Hapsal
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Habakkuk /həˈbæk.ək/ /ˈhæb.ə.kək/ pn
Habackuk
A prophetic book in the Old Testament of the Bible, one of the minor prophets; or the eighth part of the Tere Asar in the Jewish Tanakh.
(rare) A en given name of biblical origin.

Hadean /heɪˈdiːən/ /ˈheɪ.diːən/ adj
hadeisk
(geology) Of, or relating to the geological eon.

Hadean /heɪˈdiːən/ /ˈheɪ.diːən/ pn
hadeikum
(geology) The Hadean eon; part of the Precambrian supereon, spanning from around 4.6 to 4 billion years ago.

Hades /ˈhadiːz/ /ˈheɪdiːz/ pn
Hades
(Greek god) The god of the underworld and ruler of the dead, son of Cronus and Rhea, brother of Zeus and Poseidon.
(Greek mythology) The underworld, the domain of Hades, by transference from its god.

Haggai /ˈhæɡaɪ/ pn
Haga
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible and the Tanakh.

Hagia Sophia /ˈhɑːɡiə soʊˈfiə/ pn
Hagia Sofia
a former patriarchal basilica of Byzantium, now a mosque and museum in Istanbul, Turkey.

Hainan /haɪˈnæn/ /haɪˈnɑːn/ pn
Hainan
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Haiti /ˈheɪ.ti/ pn
Haiti
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Haitian /ˈheɪ.ʃən/ Haitians n
haitier
A person from Haiti or of Haitian descent.

Haitian Creole n
haitisk kreol
A language spoken in Haiti; developed first as a creole based on French and several West African languages.

Hakka /ˈhɑkə/ pn
hakka
A Chinese language mainly spoken in the south-eastern part of mainland China (Fujian, Jiangxi, Guangdong and Guangxi), Taiwan, Hong Kong, and by the Chinese minorities in Southeast Asia.

Hakkapeliitta Hakkapeliittas n
hakkapelit
A Finnish light cavalryman during the Thirty Years' War.

Halacha /həlɑːˈhɑː/ /həˈlʌhə/ Halachas Halachos Halachot Halachoth n
halacha
A law or tradition established by the Halacha.

Halen pn
Halen
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Halloween /ˌha.ləʊˈiːn/ /ˌha.ləˈwiːn/ /ˌhæ.loʊˈiːn/ /ˌhæ.ləˈwiːn/ /ˌhɑ.ləˈwiːn/ Halloweens pn
halloween
The eve of All Hallows' Day; October 31st; celebrated (mostly in English-speaking countries) by children going door-to-door in costume and soliciting candy with menaces.

Halmstad pn
Halmstad
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Hamas /həˈmæs/ /həˈmɑs/ pn
Hamas
A militant Palestinianist and Sunni Muslim movement that presses for an independent, Palestinian Islamic state and the Palestinian right of return.

Hamburg /ˈhæmbɜːɡ/ /ˈhæmbɝɡ/ pn
Hamburg hamburgsk
Hamburger SV, a German football club.

Hamburger /ˈhæmbɜːɡə/ /ˈhæmbɝɡɚ/ Hamburgers n
hamburgerbo
A person from Hamburg.

Hamina pn
Fredrikshamn

Han Chinese adj
hankinesisk
Referring to the largest ethnic group native to China.

Hanko pn
Hangö
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Hannah /ˈhænə/ Hannahs pn
Hanna
Mother of the prophet Samuel in the Old Testament.
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Hanoi /hæˈnɔɪ/ /hɑːˈnɔɪ/ pn
Hanoi
(metonym) the Vietnamese government.

Hanover /ˈhænəvə/ /ˈhænˌoʊvɚ/ pn
Hannover
(historical) The former Kingdom of Hanover, now part of Lower Saxony, Germany.

Hanse /hæns/ /hænzə/ Hanses n
hansa
(historical) A merchant guild, particularly the Fellowship of London Merchants (the "Old Hanse") given a monopoly on London's foreign trade by the Normans or its successor, the Company of Merchant Adventurers (the "New Hanse"), incorporated in 1497 and chartered under Henry VII and Elizabeth I.

Hanseatic adj
hanseatisk
Of or pertaining to the German Hanse.

Hanseatic League pn
Hansan Hanseförbundet
(historical) The commercial and military alliance of Low German merchant guilds and privileged market towns which dominated trade along the coasts of northern Europe from the mid-12th to mid-17th centuries.

Hanseatic city Hanseatic cities n
hansestad
(historical) A member city of the Hanseatic League.
A former member city of the Hanseatic League.

Hansel pn
Hans
A fictional character in the German fairy tale Hansel and Gretel.

Hansel and Gretel pn
Hans och Greta
A German fairy tale, recorded by the Brothers Grimm and published in 1812, about the siblings named Hansel and Gretel who are threatened by a cannibalistic witch who lives in a house made of cake and bread.

Hanukkah /ˈhæn.ə.kə/ /ˈhɑː.nə.kə/ /ˈhʌ.nʊ.kə/ /ˈxɑː.nə.kə/ Hanukkahs pn
chanukka
(Judaism) An eight-day Jewish festival, starting on the 25th day of Kislev, which commemorates the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem after the victory of the Maccabees over the Greek Syrians.

Harold /ˈhæɹəld/ Harolds pn
Harald
A en given name.

Harry /ˈhæɹi/ /ˈhɛɹi/ [ˈheɹi] [ˈhɛɹi] Harries Harrys pn
Harry
(rare, _, nickname) A diminutive of the en given name Harriet

Hartley oscillator Hartley oscillators n
Hartley-oscillator

Hartola pn
Gustav Adolfs
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Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan pn
Hashemitiska konungariket Jordanien
The official name of Jordan.

Hasidism pn
chasidism chassidism hasidism hassidism
(Judaism) a Jewish movement founded in Poland in the 18th century by Baal-Shem-Tov

Hassānīya pn
hassaniyya
A group of Arabic dialects spoken primarily in Mauritania, a portion of southern Morocco, and Western Sahara.

Hausa /ˈhaʊsə/ n
hausa
A people living in Nigeria and part of Niger.

Hausa /ˈhaʊsə/ pn
hausa
The Chadic language spoken by these people.

Hauts-de-France pn
Hauts-de-France
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Havana /həˈvænə/ pn
Havanna
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Hawaii /həˈvaɪʔi/ /həˈvɑːʔi/ /həˈwaɪ(j)i/ /həˈwaɪ.i/ /həˈwɑ(j)i/ /həˈwɔ(j)i/ [hʊ̈ˈwaɪ̯(j)i] [hʊ̈ˈwɑ(j)i] [hʊ̈ˈwɔ(j)i] pn
Hawaii Hawaiiöarna
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Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.jən/ /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ pn
hawaiiska hawaiisk
The Hawaiian language.

Hawaiian pizza Hawaiian pizzas n
hawaiipizza
A pizza topped with tomato sauce, cheese, pineapple, and back bacon or ham.

Heathen adj
heden hednisk
Pertaining or adhering to the Germanic neo-pagan faith Heathenry.

Heathen Heathens n
hedning
An adherent of the Germanic neo-pagan faith of Heathenry.

Heathenry pn
forn sed hedendom
The old Germanic (Norse, Anglo-Saxon, etc.) religion(s).
forn sed fornsed hedendom nyhedendom
Any modern reconstruction of one of these religions; Germanic neopaganism.

Hebei /ˈhɜːbeɪ/ pn
Hebei
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Hebraic /hiːˈbɹeɪ.ɪk/ /hɪˈbɹeɪ.ɪk/ more Hebraic most Hebraic adj
hebreisk hebraisk

Hebraist Hebraists n
hebraist
A scholar who specializes in the study of the Hebrew language.

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ adj
hebreisk hebreiskspråkig
Of or pertaining to the Hebrew people or language.

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ Hebrews n
hebré
(countable) A member or descendant of a Semitic people claiming descent from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
(countable) A descendant of the biblical Patriarch Eber.
(uncountable, colloquial) Unintelligible speech or writing.
hebreiska hebré
(uncountable) The Semitic language spoken by the Hebrew people.
(uncountable) The writing system used in Hebrew language.

Hebrews pn
Hebreerbrevet
(biblical) The nineteenth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle to the Hebrews.

Hebrides /ˈhɛbɹədiːz/ pn
Hebriderna
The islands off the west coast of Scotland, divided into the Inner Hebrides and the Outer Hebrides.

Hector /ˈhɛktə/ /ˈhɛktɚ/ pn
Hektor
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A Trojan hero in Homer's Iliad.
A en given name

Hecuba /ˈhɛkjʊbə/ pn
Hekabe
(Greek mythology) the wife of King Priam of Troy, the mother of Hector, Paris and the Cassandra

Hedwig pn
Hedvig
A en given name

Hegelian /heɪˈɡeɪlɪən/ /heɪˈɡiːlɪən/ /həˈɡeɪli.ən/ /hɪˈɡiːlɪən/ more Hegelian most Hegelian adj
hegeliansk
(philosophy) Of or pertaining to the philosophical system of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770–1831).

Heinola pn
Heinola
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Hel pn
Hel Helhem
(religion, Norse mythology) The goddess of the realm of the unheroic dead, a daughter of Loki by the jotun Angrboða.

Helen /ˈhɛlən/ Helens pn
Helena
A en given name.

Helga /ˈhɛlɡə/ pn
Helga
A en given name occasionally borrowed from Scandinavia.

Heligoland /ˈhɛlɪɡoʊlænd/ /ˈhɛlɪɡə(ʊ)ˌlənd/ pn
Helgoland
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Hellene Hellenes n
hellen
A Greek, especially an Ancient Greek.

Hellenic /həˈlɛnɪk/ more Hellenic most Hellenic adj
hellensk
Of or relating to the ancient Greek culture and civilization before the Hellenistic period.

Hellenic Republic pn
Republiken Grekland
The official English name of Greece.

Helsingborg /ˈhɛlsɪŋbɔːɡ/ /ˈhɛlsɪŋbɔːɹ(jə)/ /ˈhɛlsɪŋbɔːɹi/ /ˈhɛlsɪŋbɜːɡ/ /ˌhɛlsɪŋˈbɔːɹi/ pn
Helsingborg
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Helsinki /hɛlˈsɪŋ.ki/ pn
Helsingfors
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Helsinkian adj
från&nbsp;Helsingfors helsingforsisk i&nbsp;Helsingfors
Of, from, or pertaining to Helsinki

Helsinkian Helsinkians n
helsingforsare
Someone from Helsinki.

Henrietta /hɛnˈɹiː.ɛt.ə/ Henriettas pn
Henrika
A en given name.
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Henry /ˈhɛn.ɹi/ pn
Henrik
A en given name, popular in England since Middle Ages; the name of eight kings.

Hephaestus /hɪˈfiːstəs/ /hɪˈfɛstəs, -eɪstəs/ pn
Hefaistos
(Greek god) The god of fire, smithwork, metallurgy, volcanoes, and artisans, who served as blacksmith of the gods. His Roman counterpart is Vulcan.

Hephthalite Hephthalites n
heftalit
(historical) Any of a people who comprised a nomadic confederation in Central Asia during the 5th–6th centuries CE.

Her Majesty pronoun
Hennes Majestät
(formal) A title of respect used when referring to a queen.

Hera /ˈhɪəɹə/ /ˈhɪɹə/ /ˈhɪːɹə/ pn
Hera
(Greek god) The queen of the gods, and goddess of marriage and birth; daughter of Cronus and Rhea, sister and wife of Zeus, mother of Hephaestus, Ares, Hebe, and Enyo.

Heraclitus /he(ɪ).ɹɑ(ː)ˈkli(ː).tus/ /hɛɹ.əˈkli(ː).təs/ /ˌhɛɹ.əˈklaɪ.təs/ pn
Herakleitos
An Ancient Greek en given name, notably borne by Heraclitus of Ephesus, a pre-Socratic Ionian philosopher

Herbert /ˈhɜːbət/ /ˈhɝbɚt/ pn
Herbert
A en given name. In modern use partly transferred back from the surname.

Hercules /ˈhɜːkjəliːz/ /ˈhɜːkjʊliːz/ /ˈhɝːkjəliːz/ /ˈhɝːkjʊliːz/ Hercules Hercules's Herculeses Herculesses pn
Herkules
(Roman mythology) The Roman name for the Greek divine hero Heracles, who was the son of Jupiter and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. Most famous for his 12 labours performed to redeem himself after killing his family.
(constellation) A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble the mythical hero. It lies between the constellations Lyra and Corona Borealis.

Herero /hɛˈrɛəroʊ/ Herero Hereros OvaHerero n
herero
A member of a people belonging to the Bantu group, with about 240,000 members today mostly in Namibia, Angola, and Botswana.

Herero /hɛˈrɛəroʊ/ pn
herero
The language of the Herero people.

Herman /ˈhɜːmən/ /ˈhɝmən/ Hermans pn
Herman
A en given name.

Hermes /ˈhɝmiːz/ pn
Hermes
(Greek god) The herald and messenger of the gods, and the god of roads, commerce, invention, cunning, and theft.

Herodotus /həˈɹɑːdətəs/ /həˈɹɒdətəs/ pn
Herodotos
An ancient historian who lived from 484 to 425 BC.

Hertha pn
Herta
A en given name occasionally borrowed from German around 1900.

Hertzsprung-Russell diagram Hertzsprung-Russell diagrams n
Hertzsprung-Russell-diagram
(astronomy) A graphic representation of the absolute magnitude of stars against their color (or surface temperature), which shows the main sequence of stars plus the white dwarfs and red giants.

Herzegovina /ˌhɜɹtsəɡoʊˈviːnə/ /ˌhɜːtsəˈɡɒvɪnə/ pn
Hercegovina
Southern wedge of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Represents a geographic and historic entity, not an administrative unit.

Herzegovinian adj
hercegovinsk
Of, from, or pertaining to Herzegovina and its inhabitants

Hesiod /ˈhiː.si.əd/ /ˈhɛs.i.əd/ pn
Hesiodos
Ancient Greek poet and rhapsodist of the 8th century BCE, known as the first author of didactic verse

Hessian fly Hessian flies n
hessisk fluga korngallmygga
Mayetiola destructor, a species of fly that is a significant pest of cereal crops.

Hestia /ˈhɛsti.ə/ pn
Hestia
(Greek god) The virgin goddess of the hearth, and the household, and therefore of domestic life.

Hezbollah /-bɒ-/ /ˈhɛz.bə.lə/ /ˌhɛz.bəˈlɑ/ /ˌhɛzˈboʊ.lɑ/ pn
Hizbollah
A political and military Shi'a Islamic organization that arose after the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon.

Hezekiah /ˌhɛzəˈkaɪə/ pn
Hiskia
A king of Judah. (biblical character)

Higgs boson Higgs bosons n
Higgsboson Higgspartikel
(particle) An elementary particle in the Standard Model, namely a boson with zero spin, that gives mass to other particles.

High German High Germans n
högtyska
Any of a group of West Germanic languages or dialects spoken in the southern highlands of Germany.
högtyska standardtyska
The standard variety of High German as spoken and written throughout the German language area.

Hiiumaa pn
Dagö
The second-largest island of Estonia.

Hijra /ˈhɪd͡ʒɹə/ n
hidjra
The flight of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Yathrib (later Medina) in 622 ce, which forms the first year of the Islamic era (ah 1).

Hilbert space Hilbert spaces n
Hilbertrum
(functional analysis) A generalized Euclidean space in which mathematical functions take the place of points; crucial to the understanding of quantum mechanics and other applications.

Hilda /ˈhɪldə/ pn
Hilda
A en given name used since Middle Ages.

Himalayan black-lored tit Himalayan black-lored tits n
himalayagyllenmes
Machlolophus xanthogenys, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

Himalayan salt n
himalayasalt
A form of rock salt from the Punjab region, sometimes pinkish in colour, used for seasoning food and for making decorative lamps etc.

Himalayas /hɪˈmɑl.ə.jəz/ /ɦɪ.ˈmaː.lə.jəz/ /ˌhɪm.əˈleɪ.əz/ pn
Himalaya
The mountain range in south-central Asia which extends about 2,414 km (1,500 mi) through Kashmir, northern India, southern Tibet, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan and Assam; it contains nine of the world’s ten highest peaks, including Mount Everest/Qomolongma.

Hindi /ˈhɪndi/ pn
hindi
The Central Zone of Indo-Aryan languages. These are also spoken in Fiji, Guyana and as a second language by Indians in many other countries.

Hindu /ˈhɪnduː/ adj
hinduisk
Of, or relating to Hinduism, or to Hindus and their culture.

Hindu /ˈhɪnduː/ Hindus n
hindu
A person adhering to the Hindu religion (Hinduism).

Hinduism /ˈhɪnduɪzəm/ Hinduisms pn
hinduism
A religion, philosophy and culture native to India, characterized by the belief in reincarnation and a supreme oneness personified in many forms and natures.

Hindustan pn
Hindustan
(colloquial) The entire country of India.
(dated) The entire region of the Indian subcontinent.
(obsolete) The northern (properly north central) region of India.

Hindustani Hindustanis n
hindustani
A person from India, varying historically from the entire subcontinent to India north of the Deccan, especially the plains of the Ganges and Jumna.

Hippocrates /hɪˈpɒkɹəˌtiːz/ pn
Hippokrates
An Ancient Greek en given name, notably borne by Hippocrates of Cos, an Ancient Greek physician, circa 5th century BC, sometimes called the "father of medicine."

Hippocratic more Hippocratic most Hippocratic adj
hippokratisk
Pertaining to Hippocrates

His Imperial Majesty pronoun
Hans Kejserliga Majestät
(formal) he; him (in reference to a (male) emperor)

His Majesty pronoun
Hans Majestät
(formal) A title of respect used when referring to a king.

His Royal Highness pronoun
Hans kungliga höghet
A title given to certain male members of a royal family, abbreviated HRH.

Hispanic America pn
Spanskamerika
The region comprising the countries in the Americas inhabited by Spanish-speaking people

Hispanicism /hɪˈspænɪsɪzm̩/ Hispanicisms n
förspanskning hispanisering
(linguistics) A Spanish-language item as it appears in another language.

Hispanicize v
förspanska
(transitive) To make Spanish, as to customs, culture, pronunciation, or style.
(transitive) To translate into Spanish.

Hispaniolan crossbill Hispaniolan crossbills n
hispaniolakorsnäbb
Loxia megaplaga, a crossbill that is endemic to Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic), and the only one of its genus in the Caribbean.

Hispanophone adj
spansktalande
Spanish-speaking

Hit pn
Hit

Hitler /ˈhɪtlɚ/ pn
Hitler
Ellipsis of w:Adolf Hitler; Führer of the Nazi Party and chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945; particularly as the embodiment of Nazism.

Hitler Youth pn
Hitlerjugend

Hitler mustache /hɪt.lə(ɹ).mʌs.tæʃ/ Hitler mustaches n
Hitlermustasch tandborstmustasch
A little, usually dark mustache as wide as one's nose.

Hittite /ˈhɪ.taɪt/ adj
hettitisk
Of or relating to the Hittite people.
Of or relating to the Hittite language.
Of or relating to the Hittite Kingdom, located in central Anatolia (modern Turkey), that flourished from about 1800 to 1400 B.C.E..

Hittite /ˈhɪ.taɪt/ Hittites n
hettit
A person of the Hittite Kingdom, a Bronze Age kingdom of Anatolia.

Hittite /ˈhɪ.taɪt/ pn
hettitiska
An ancient Indo-European language of the Anatolian branch, attested from the 16th century BC until the 13th century BC.

Hmong /h(ə)ˈmɑŋ/ /h(ə)ˈmɒŋ/ /h(ə)ˈmɔŋ/ /ˈmɑŋ/ /ˈmɒŋ/ /ˈmɔŋ/ /ˈmʌŋ/ n
miao
A people who live predominantly in the mountainous regions of China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand, and (in diaspora) around the world.

Hogwarts /ˈhɒɡ.wɔːts/ /ˈhɒɡ.wəts/ /ˈhɔɡ.wɔɹts/ /ˈhɔɡ.wɚts/ pn
Hogwarts
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a school for learning magic in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.

Hokkaido /hɒˈkaɪdəʊ/ /həˈkaɪdəʊ/ pn
Hokkaido
The second largest island of Japan, capital Sapporo.

Holland /ˈhɑlənd/ /ˈhɒlənd/ pn
Holland
An English habitational surname from Middle English for someone from the Netherlands.

Hollola pn
Hollola
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Holmberg Holmbergs pn
Holmberg

Holocaust /ˈhɑləkɑst/ /ˈhɑləkɔst/ /ˈhɒləkɔːst/ Holocausts pn
Förintelsen Shoah
(historical, narrowly) The systematic mass murder (genocide) of six million Jews perpetrated by Nazi Germany shortly before and during World War II.
(historical, broadly) The systematic mass murder (democide) of somewhere between eleven and fourteen million people, namely six million Jews and from five to eight million others (including Romanis, Slavs, homosexuals, and people with physical and mental disabilities), perpetrated by Nazi Germany shortly before and during World War II.

Holocene /ˈhɒl.əˌsiːn/ adj
holocen
(geology) Of a geologic epoch within the Quaternary period from about the year 10 000 BC to the present; the age of man.

Holocene /ˈhɒl.əˌsiːn/ pn
holocen
(geology) The Holocene epoch.

Holodomor /ˌhɒlədəˈmɔː(ɹ)/ Holodomors pn
holodomor
(historical, rare) А famine with mass deaths, especially one of the Soviet famines in 1921–22, 1932–33, or 1946–47.

Holstein pn
Holstein
The region between the rivers Elbe and Eider, to the south of Schleswig, part of the German state of Schleswig-Holstein.

Holy Communion pn
eukaristi
A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper of Christ, with the physical forms of bread and usually wine which are believed by certain denominations to become Christ himself or to host his spiritual presence.

Holy Grail Holy Grails pn
den heliga gral
(Arthurian mythology) An artifact in Arthurian mythology, being the cup used by Christ at the Last Supper and in which some of his blood was caught during the crucifixion.

Holy Roman Empire pn
Tysk-Romerska Riket
(history) A political conglomeration of lands in Central Europe from at least 962 C.E. until 1806. [from 17th c.]

Holy Saturday Holy Saturdays n
påskafton
The Saturday immediately after Good Friday and before Easter.

Holy See /ˌhəʊli ˈsiː/ pn
Heliga stolen
The episcopal jurisdiction of the Bishop of Rome, commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent see of the Catholic Church. It is also the sovereign entity headed by the Pope which governs the Vatican and represents the Catholic Church in temporal affairs.

Holy Spirit pn
Helige Ande Helige Anden
(Christianity) The person (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to divine essence present in the faithful (particularly inspired prophets) and considered to proceed either from (Eastern Orthodoxy) God the Father alone or (Roman Catholicism) from Him together with God the Son.

Holy Wednesday Holy Wednesdays n
dymmelonsdag
The Wednesday of Holy Week; the day before Maundy Thursday.

Holy Week pn
stilla veckan dymmelveckan passionsveckan
The week preceding Easter containing Palm Sunday, Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, Holy Wednesday (Spy Wednesday), Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday), Holy Friday (Good Friday), and Holy Saturday.

Holy of Holies pn
allra heligaste allraheligaste
(by extension) The most sacred place within a sacred building.

Homer /ˈhoʊməɹ/ /ˈhəʊmə/ Homers pn
Homeros
Ancient Greek poet; author of the Iliad and the Odyssey.

Homeric /hoʊˈmɛɹɪk/ /həʊˈmɛɹɪk/ more Homeric most Homeric adj
homerisk
Resembling or relating to the epic poetry of Homer.

Honduran Hondurans n
honduran
A person from Honduras or of Honduran descent.

Honduras /hɑnˈdjʊɹ.əs/ /hɑnˈdʊɹ.əs/ /hɒnˈdjʊə.ɹəs/ pn
Honduras
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Hong Kong /ˌhɑŋˈkɑŋ/ /ˌhɒŋˈkɒŋ/ /ˌhɔŋˈkɔŋ/ [hɔŋ˥ kʰɔŋ˥] pn
Hongkong
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Hongkongese more Hongkongese most Hongkongese adj
hongkongsk
Of or relating to Hong Kong, the Hong Kong people, or their language.

Horace /ˈhɒrɪs/ /ˈhɒɹəs/ /ˈhɔɹəs/ Horaces pn
Horatius
Quintus Horatius Flaccus, a poet and philosopher of the Roman Augustan Age (65–8 BCE).

Horatian more Horatian most Horatian adj
horatiansk
(literature, poetry) Of or pertaining to the Roman poet Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus; 65–8 BCE) or to his works or style.

Hormuz /hɔːˈmuːz/ pn
Hormuzsundet
Synonym of Hormozabad

Horn of Africa pn
Afrikas horn
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Hosea /hoʊˈzeɪə/ /ˌhoʊˈziːə/ pn
Hosea
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible.
A Biblical prophet.

House of Commons pn
Underhuset
(Canada, politics) The lower house of the Canadian Parliament.

House of Lords pn
Överhuset
The upper chamber of the UK's Houses of Parliament.

House of Representatives pn
Representanthuset
The lower house in the bicameral legislatures of several countries; also some singular legislative bodies in unicameral systems.

Hubble constant pn
Hubbles lag
(astronomy) A number that expresses the rate of expansion of the universe; the velocity at which a distant object is receding from the Earth divided by its distance; its reciprocal determines the age of the universe.

Hubert /ˈhjubɚt/ Huberts pn
Hubert Hubertus
A en given name, borne by an 8th-century bishop of Liège, patron saint of hunters.

Huddinge pn
Huddinge
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Hudson Bay pn
Hudsonbukten
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Hudsonian godwit Hudsonian godwits n
hudsonspov
An American wader, Limosa haemastica, gathering on the shores of Hudson Bay to migrate to South America each autumn.

Hugh /hjuː/ pn
Hugo
(rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic.

Huguenot /ˈhju.ɡə.nɒt/ /ˈhjuː.ɡə.nəʊ/ [ˈɕu.ɡə.nɒt] more Huguenot most Huguenot adj
hugenottisk
Of, like or relating to Huguenotism or Huguenots.

Huguenot /ˈhju.ɡə.nɒt/ /ˈhjuː.ɡə.nəʊ/ [ˈɕu.ɡə.nɒt] Huguenots n
hugenott
(historical) A member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France during the 16th and 17th century.

Huldah pn
Hulda
A prophetess in the Old Testament.

Hulk /hʌlk/ pn
Hulken
A fictional Marvel Comics character who gains superhuman strength when he becomes angry.

Hume's leaf warbler Hume's leaf warblers n
bergtajgasångare
Phylloscopus humei, a small leaf warbler which breeds in the mountains of inner Asia.

Humpty Dumpty pn
Humpty Dumpty
A nursery rhyme character, a short, squat, egg-like being who falls from a wall and breaks, whose name has become synonymous with anything fragile or the existence of which is precarious.

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
ungersk ungerska
Of, from, or pertaining to the Kingdom of Hungary, during the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, regardless of ethnicity.

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ Hungarians n
ungerska ungrare
A person from the former Kingdom of Hungary, during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, regardless of that person's ethnicity.
ungerska ungersk
(uncountable) The main language of Hungary.

Hungarian hound Hungarian hounds n
kopó transylvansk kopó
A breed of hunting dog originating in Hungary.

Hungarian notation /hʌŋˈɡɛɹi.ən noʊˈteɪʃən/ n
ungersk notation
(computing, programming) A naming convention in which the name of a variable indicates its data type and intended use by including abbreviations as prefixes.

Hungary /ˈhʌŋ.ɡəɹ.i/ pn
Ungern
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Hungary water Hungary waters n
ungerskt vatten
(historical) One of various early modern perfumes and elixirs made of rosemary, camomile or later lavender infused in various alcohols.

Hurrian /ˈhɝ.i.ən/ /ˈhʌ.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˈhʌɹ.i.ən/ more Hurrian most Hurrian adj
hurritisk
Of or pertaining to the Hurrians or their language or culture.

Hurrian /ˈhɝ.i.ən/ /ˈhʌ.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˈhʌɹ.i.ən/ Hurrians n
hurrit
(historical) A member of an ancient people who lived in northern Mesopotamia and created a powerful kingdom called Mitanni in the 16th-13th century BC.

Hurrian /ˈhɝ.i.ən/ /ˈhʌ.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˈhʌɹ.i.ən/ pn
hurritiska
The language of Hurrians, neither Indo-European nor Semitic, whose only known relative is the Urartian.

Hussite Hussites n
hussit
A follower of the teachings of the Christian reformer Jan Hus.

Hussitism pn
hussitism
(Christianity, historical) A religious reform and nationalistic movement of the Bohemian Reformation, based on the teachings of Jan Hus.

Hyades /ˈhaɪ.ədiːz/ pn
Hyaderna
(astronomy) An open cluster of stars in the constellation Taurus, and the nearest visible such cluster to Earth.

Hyperion /haɪˈpɪɹi.ən/ pn
Hyperion
(Greek god) A Titan, the son of Gaia and Uranus and the father of Helios, Selene and Eos.

Hypnos /ˈhɪpnoʊs/ /ˈhɪpnɒs/ pn
Hypnos
(Greek god) The god and personification of sleep. The son of Nyx and Erebus, twin brother of Thanatos, husband of Pasithea, and the father of the Oneiroi. His Roman counterpart is Somnus.

Hypocrites pn
Hycklarna
The sixty-third sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Hyrynsalmi pn
Hyrynsalmi
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Hämeenkyrö pn
Tavastkyro
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Hämeenlinna pn
Tavastehus
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Höðr pn
Höder Höd
(Norse mythology) The blind son of the Norse gods Odin and Frigg, whom Loki tricked into shooting Baldur with a mistletoe arrow.

Hœnir /ˈheɪˌnɪɹ/ /ˈhoʊˌnɪɹ/ pn
Höner
(Norse mythology) A Norse Æsir god, who, along with Odin and Lodur, created the first humans.

I /aɪ/ [aɪ̯] [aː] [ɑe̯] pronoun
jag
The speaker or writer, referred to as the grammatical subject, of a sentence.
(nonstandard) The speaker or writer, referred to as the grammatical object, of a sentence.

I am English phraseologicalUnit
jag kommer från England jag är engelska jag är engelsman
Indicates that the speaker is from England.

I came, I saw, I conquered phraseologicalUnit
jag kom, jag såg, jag segrade
I have gained a total and swift victory.

I can't find my ... phraseologicalUnit
jag kan inte hitta min ... jag kan inte hitta mina ... jag kan inte hitta mitt ...
Said after losing something.

I could eat a horse phraseologicalUnit
jag är hungrig som en varg
(idiomatic, hyperbole) I am very hungry; short form of "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse."

I don't care phraseologicalUnit
jag bryr mig inte
Indicates that the speaker has no interest or emotional investment in the topic at hand.

I don't drive phraseologicalUnit
jag kör inte bil
I don't drive (a car, a vehicle)

I don't eat fish phraseologicalUnit
jag äter inte fisk
Indicates that the speaker does not eat fish.

I don't eat meat phraseologicalUnit
jag äter inte kött
Indicates that the speaker does not eat meat.

I don't eat pork phraseologicalUnit
jag äter inte fläsk jag äter inte fläskkött jag äter inte gris jag äter inte griskött
Indicates that the speaker does not eat pork.

I don't know [-˩˥˨] [mː-] [ɑ̈ɪ̯ ɾoʊ̯(ʔ)(t̚) noʊ̯] [ə̃ː˦˩˦] phraseologicalUnit
jag vet inte
A phrase used in response to a question or command in which the target person does not know the answer to or how to respond.

I don't speak English phraseologicalUnit
jag kan inte engelska jag kan inte svenska jag pratar inte engelska jag pratar inte svenska jag talar inte engelska jag talar inte svenska
Indicates that the speaker is unable to speak the English language.

I don't think so /aɪ dəʊnt θɪŋk səʊ/ /aː doʊnt θɪŋk soʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
det tror jag inte
I think what has been said is untrue.
jag skulle inte tro det
(sarcastic) No, absolutely not (used to refuse or decline something proposed).

I don't understand phraseologicalUnit
jag förstår inte
Indicates that the speaker is not understanding the current subject or situation.

I don't want it phraseologicalUnit
jag vill inte den jag vill inte det
Indicates that the speaker does not want to take something that is being offered.

I don't want to buy anything phraseologicalUnit
jag ska inte ha nåt jag ska inte köpa nåt
I don't want to buy anything

I don't want to talk about it phraseologicalUnit
jag vill inte prata om det här
Indicates that the speaker does not want to discuss a particular topic.

I hate you phraseologicalUnit
jag hatar dig jag hatar er
Expression of hatred, or intense disdain or dislike directed at someone. Some might invoke this phrase without literal implication, such as unselectively and uncontrolledly directing the phrase to innocent surrounding people as a result of difficult life circumstances, or jokingly in reponse to being pranked. Such uses should be avoided, however.

I have AIDS phraseologicalUnit
jag har aids
Indicates that the speaker has acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

I have a cold /aɪ hæv ə koʊld/ phraseologicalUnit
jag har en förkylning jag är förkyld
I am suffering from a cold.

I have a headache phraseologicalUnit
jag har huvudvärk
Indicates that the speaker's head hurts.

I have a question phraseologicalUnit
jag har en fråga
Indicates that the speaker wants to ask a question.

I have asthma phraseologicalUnit
jag har astma
Indicates that the speaker is afflicted with asthma

I have cancer phraseologicalUnit
jag har cancer
Indicates that the speaker is afflicted with some form of cancer.

I have diabetes phraseologicalUnit
jag har diabetes
Indicates that the speaker has diabetes.

I have high blood pressure phraseologicalUnit
jag har högt blodtryck
Indicates that the speaker has hypertension (high blood pressure).

I have low blood pressure phraseologicalUnit
jag har lågt blodtryck
Indicates that the speaker has hypotension (low blood pressure).

I have no money phraseologicalUnit
jag har inga pengar
Indicates that the speaker has no money.

I know phraseologicalUnit
jag vet
A response used to indicate that speaker was in agreement with the preceding statement before it was made.
An emphatic assertion that one has a solution, an answer, or an idea.

I know you are but what am I phraseologicalUnit
den som sa det kan va det
(rhetorical question, colloquial, childish) Assertion that an insult made by the party to whom the phrase is directed is actually true of that party, and not of the person using the phrase. Usually considered to be a playground taunt.

I like you phraseologicalUnit
jag tycker om dig
Indicates that the speaker likes the interlocutor.

I live in Melbourne phraseologicalUnit
jag bor i Melbourne
Explains that the person lives in Melbourne (example city).

I lost my glasses phraseologicalUnit
jag har tappat bort mina glasögon
Indicates that the speaker has lost his or her glasses.

I lost my keys phraseologicalUnit
jag har tappat bort mina nycklar
(US) Indicates that the speaker has lost his or her keys.

I lost my wallet phraseologicalUnit
jag har tappat bort min plånbok
Indicates that the speaker has lost his or her wallet.

I love you /aɪ ˈlʌv juː/ phraseologicalUnit
jag älskar dig
An affirmation of affection or deep caring, especially to a family member.
An affirmation of romantic feeling to a lover or spouse.
jag gillar dig jag tycker om dig
A platonic expression of strong inclination or liking to a friend.

I miss you phraseologicalUnit
jag saknar dig
An expression of sorrow or sadness about the absence of a family member, close friend, lover or spouse.

I must go phraseologicalUnit
jag måste gå
I must leave

I need ... phraseologicalUnit
jag behöver ...
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I need a guide phraseologicalUnit
jag behöver en guide jag behöver en guidebok
Indicates that the speaker needs a person to guide him or her.
jag behöver en guidebok
Indicates that the speaker needs a book or document to guide him or her.

I spy n
ett skepp kommer lastat
(games) A game where players have to guess what one can see, based on the initial letter of the object.

I spy with my little eye phraseologicalUnit
vad skådar mitt norra öga
The phrase used in the guessing game I spy.

I think so phraseologicalUnit
jag tror det
I believe that is the case, but am not certain.

I think therefore I am phraseologicalUnit
jag tänker, alltså finns jag
(philosophy) I am able to think, therefore I exist. A philosophical proof of existence based on the fact that someone capable of any form of thought necessarily exists.

I told you so phraseologicalUnit
vad var det jag sa
Used to remind someone that they were already warned by the speaker/writer that a certain event would happen.

I want to know phraseologicalUnit
jag vill veta
A request for information.

I was born in ... phraseologicalUnit
jag är född ...
I was born in ... (year).
jag är född i ...
I was born in ... (place name).

I'd like to kiss you phraseologicalUnit
jag skulle vilja kyssa dig jag vill kyssa dig
Used to ask to kiss a person.

I'd like to know phraseologicalUnit
jag skulle vilja veta
Polite request for information

I'll call the police phraseologicalUnit
jag ringer polisen
Indicates that the speaker is going to call the police, presumably to counter actions from the interlocutor.

I'm ... year(s) old phraseologicalUnit
jag är ... år jag är ... år gammal
I was born ... year(s) ago.

I'm Hindu phraseologicalUnit
jag är hindu
Indicates that the speaker is a follower of Hinduism.

I'm Jewish phraseologicalUnit
jag är jude jag är judisk
Indicates that the speaker is of Jewish ethnic descent.

I'm a Buddhist phraseologicalUnit
jag är buddist
Indicates that the speaker is a Buddhist.

I'm a Catholic phraseologicalUnit
jag är katolik
Indicates that the speaker is a Catholic.

I'm a Christian phraseologicalUnit
jag är kristen
Indicates that the speaker is a Christian.

I'm a Muslim phraseologicalUnit
jag är muslim
Indicates that the speaker is a Muslim.

I'm a Protestant phraseologicalUnit
jag är protestant
Indicates that the speaker is a Protestant.

I'm a vegetarian phraseologicalUnit
jag är vegetarian
Indicates that the speaker is a vegetarian.

I'm afraid not phraseologicalUnit
tyvärr inte
Unfortunately, no; I regret that that is not so.

I'm afraid so phraseologicalUnit
jag är rädd för det
Unfortunately, yes; I regret that that is so.

I'm agnostic phraseologicalUnit
jag är agnostiker jag är agnostisk
Indicates that the speaker is agnostic.

I'm allergic to aspirin phraseologicalUnit
jag är allergisk mot aspirin
Indicates that the speaker has an allergy to aspirin.

I'm allergic to nuts phraseologicalUnit
jag är allergisk mot nötter
Indicates that the speaker has an allergy to nuts.

I'm allergic to penicillin phraseologicalUnit
jag är allergisk mot penicillin
Indicates that the speaker has an allergy to penicillin.

I'm allergic to pollen phraseologicalUnit
jag är allergisk mot pollen
Indicates that the speaker has an allergy to pollen.

I'm an atheist phraseologicalUnit
jag är ateist
Indicates that the speaker is an atheist.

I'm ashamed phraseologicalUnit
jag skäms
Indicates that the speaker is ashamed.

I'm bisexual phraseologicalUnit
jag är bisexuell
Indicates that the speaker is bisexual.

I'm bleeding phraseologicalUnit
jag blöder
Indicates that the speaker is bleeding.

I'm blind /aɪm ˈblaɪnd/ phraseologicalUnit
jag är blind
Indicates that the speaker is blind.

I'm cold phraseologicalUnit
jag fryser
Indicates that the speaker feels cold.

I'm deaf /aɪm ˈdɛf/ phraseologicalUnit
jag är döv
Indicates that one is deaf.

I'm divorced phraseologicalUnit
jag är skild
Indicates that the speaker is divorced.

I'm dying phraseologicalUnit
jag håller på att dö
Indicates that the speaker believes that he or she is dying.

I'm fine, thank you phraseologicalUnit
tack, jag mår bra
The expected, polite response to how are you?

I'm full phraseologicalUnit
jag är mätt
Indicates that the speaker does not wish to continue eating.

I'm gay phraseologicalUnit
jag är bög jag är gay
Indicates that the speaker is homosexual.

I'm good phraseologicalUnit
det går bra ändå jag är nöjd
(chiefly, US, informal) No, thank you: used when asked whether one wants or needs something, etc.

I'm hot phraseologicalUnit
jag är het jag är varm
Indicates that the speaker is hot (i.e. feeling the sensation of heat, especially to the point of discomfort)

I'm hungry phraseologicalUnit
jag är hungrig
I have a strong appetite to eat.

I'm in love with you phraseologicalUnit
jag älskar dig jag är förälskad i dig jag är kär i dig
A declaration of passion or romantic feeling.

I'm looking for a grocery store phraseologicalUnit
jag letar efter en livsmedelsbutik
Indicates that the speaker is looking for a grocery store.

I'm looking for a job phraseologicalUnit
jag söker arbete
Indicates that the speaker is looking for a job.

I'm lost phraseologicalUnit
jag är vilse
Indicates that the speaker is unable to find his or her way.

I'm married phraseologicalUnit
jag är gift
Indicates that the speaker has a spouse.

I'm not interested phraseologicalUnit
jag är inte intresserad
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I'm not religious phraseologicalUnit
jag är inte religiös jag är inte troende
Indicates that the speaker is a not a follower of any religious doctrines.

I'm pregnant phraseologicalUnit
jag är gravid jag är med barn
Indicates that the speaker is pregnant.

I'm rubber, you're glue phraseologicalUnit
den som sa det, var det
(childish) Countering an attack on one's character.

I'm sick phraseologicalUnit
jag är sjuk
Indicates that the speaker has an illness.

I'm single phraseologicalUnit
jag är ensamstående jag är singel
Indicates that the speaker does not have a spouse or romantic partner.

I'm sorry phraseologicalUnit
förlåt jag ber om ursäkt jag är ledsen ursäkta

I'm straight phraseologicalUnit
jag är hetero jag är heterosexuell jag är straight
Indicates that the speaker is a heterosexual.

I'm thirsty phraseologicalUnit
jag är törstig
(usually) I need something to drink (e.g., water).
(more generally) I need something, or want something a lot.

I'm tired phraseologicalUnit
jag är trött
Indicates that the speaker is in need of rest or sleep.

I'm twenty years old phraseologicalUnit
jag är tjugo år jag är tjugo år gammal
Indicates that the speaker is aged twenty.

I'm worried phraseologicalUnit
jag är bekymrad
Indicates that the speaker is worried.

I've been raped phraseologicalUnit
jag har blivit våldtagen
Indicates that the speaker has been raped.

I've been robbed phraseologicalUnit
jag har blivit rånad
Indicates that the speaker has been robbed.

I've been shot phraseologicalUnit
jag har blivit skjuten
Indicates one has been shot and may require medical attention.

I've burned myself phraseologicalUnit
jag har bränt mig
Indicates that the speaker is physically hurt due to contact with fire or heat.

ICAO /ˌaɪˈkeɪˌoʊ/ pn
ICAO Internationella civila luftfartsorganisationen
Acronym of w:International Civil Aviation Organization; a United Nations agency headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

ICAO spelling alphabet n
ICAO:s bokstaveringsalfabet
The ICAO radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization. This alphabet assigns names to letters of the alphabet for clearer enunciation (and for the same reason pronounces the numeral 9 as "niner"):

ICU ICUs n
IVA iva
(medical) Initialism of intensive care unit.

IDaaS n
IDaaS
(computing) Acronym of Identity as a Service.

IKEA /aɪˈkiːə/ /i-/ /ɪˈkeɪ.ə/ /ɪˈki.a/ /ˈaɪˌki.ə/ pn
Ikea IKEA
An international, originally Swedish home products retailer that sells modern, utilitarian design furniture, much of which is assembled by the consumer.

IMF pn
IMF IVF
(UN) Initialism of International Monetary Fund.

IMO
efter min mening enligt mig enligt min åsikt enligt mitt förmenande i mitt tycke
(informal, internet slang, text messaging) Initialism of in my opinion.

IOC pn
IOK
(ornithology) Initialism of International Ornithological Committee. (now known as International Ornithologists' Union)

IOU IOUs n
enkelt skuldebrev
An informal promissory note that is not a negotiable instrument.

IP address IP addresses n
IP-adress
(Internet) A number assigned to each computer's or other device's network interface, which are active on a network. supporting the Internet Protocol, in order to distinguish each network interface, and hence each networked device) from every other network interface anywhere on the network.

IQ /ˌaɪ ˈkjuː/ IQs n
IQ
Initialism of intelligence quotient.

IS pn
IS
Initialism of Islamic State.

ISIS /ˈaɪsɪs/ pn
ISIS
A Salafist group active in Libya, Nigeria, Iraq and Syria, where it has proclaimed an (unrecognized) state. [from 2013]

ISP ISPs n
ISP internetleverantör
(Internet) Initialism of internet service provider. (a company that provides Internet access for a fee)

IaaS n
IaaS
(computing) Acronym of Infrastructure as a Service.

Iamblichus /aɪˈæmblɪkəs/ pn
Iamblichos
Iamblichus (c. 245 – c. 325), a Syrian Neoplatonist philosopher.

Iberia /aɪˈbɪəɹ.i.ə/ /aɪˈbɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Iberiska halvön Pyreneiska halvön
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Iberian more Iberian most Iberian adj
iberisk
Native to Iberia.

Iberian Peninsula pn
iberiska halvön
A peninsula located in the extreme southwest of Europe which includes modern day Spain, Portugal, Andorra and Gibraltar, bordered on the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea, and on the north and west by the Atlantic Ocean, with the Pyrenees forming the northeast edge of the peninsula, connecting it to the rest of Europe.

Iberian chiffchaff Iberian chiffchaffs n
iberisk gransångare
Phylloscopus ibericus, a species of leaf warbler endemic to Portugal, Spain and North Africa, west of a line stretching roughly from the western Pyrenees via the mountains of central Spain to the Atlantic.

Iberian lynx Iberian lynxes n
iberiskt lodjur panterlo
An endangered species of lynx, Lynx pardinus, native to the Iberian peninsula.

Ibiza /aɪˈbiːθə/ /iˈbiːsə/ /ɪˈbiːsə/ /ɪˈbiːzə/ /ɪˈbiːθə/ pn
Ibiza
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Icarus /ˈɪkəɹəs/ pn
Ikaros

Iceland /ˈaɪs.lənd/ pn
Island
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Iceland gull Iceland gulls n
vitvingad trut
Larus glaucoides, a medium size gull which breeds in the Arctic regions of Canada and Greenland.

Icelander Icelanders n
islänning isländska
A person from Iceland or of Icelandic descent.

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ more Icelandic most Icelandic adj
isländsk isländska isländskt
Of or relating to the natives or inhabitants of Iceland.

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ pn
isländska isländsk
A North Germanic language, the national tongue of Iceland.

Icelandic Sheepdog Icelandic Sheepdogs n
isländsk fårhund
A spitz herding dog bred in Iceland.

Icelandic horse Icelandic horses n
islandshäst
A horse of a small, hardy breed developed from ponies taken to Iceland by Norse settlers in the 9th and 10th centuries.

Ichabod /ˈɪkəbɒd/ pn
I-Kavod
(archaic) A en given name

Ida /ˈaɪdə/ pn
Ida
A en given name.

Idist Idists n
idist
A speaker or proponent of Ido (a constructed language).

Igbo /ˈiboʊ/ /ˈiɡ.boʊ/ /ˈiːbəʊ/ pn
igbo
The language spoken by the Igbo people and elsewhere in southern Nigeria.

Ignatius /ɪɡˈneɪʃəs/ pn
Ignatius
A en given name; of mostly Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox usage in English.

Ikaalinen pn
Ikalis
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Ikavian pn
ikaviskt
A dialect or group of dialects of Serbo-Croatian spoken primarily in coastal Croatia distinguished by reflecting the Common Slavic jat (Old Cyrillic: ѣ, Glagolitic: ⱑ, Latin transcription /ě/) sound as /i/.

Iliad /ˈɪli.əd/ /ˈɪliˌæd/ pn
Iliaden
A famous ancient Greek epic poem about the Trojan War, attributed to Homer.

Illyria pn
Illyrien
A region in Southeast Europe, the western part of what is now the Balkan Peninsula that was inhabited by the Illyrians, ancient Indo-European people.

Ilmajoki pn
Ilmola
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Ilomantsi pn
Ilomants
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Imatra pn
Imatra
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Immanuel /ɪˈmænjuəl/ /ɪˈmænjəl/ Immanuels pn
Immanuel
(Christianity) This figure, regarded by Christians as the Messiah or Christ.

Ina pn
Ina
A en given name.

Inari pn
Enare träsk
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Enare träsk enaresamiska
A Saami language: the Inari Sami.
Enare träsk Inari
(astronomy) 1532 Inari, a main belt asteroid.

Inari Sami pn
enaresamiska
A Finno-Ugric, Sami language spoken by 250 people in northern Finland in the region of Inari lake.

India /ˈɪn.di.ə/ /ˈɪn.dɪə/ /ˈɪn.dɪə̯/ /ˈɪɳ.ɖɪ.jaː/ Indias pn
Indien
(historical, often "British India") A territory of the British Empire, chiefly comprising the modern day countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Burma.

India ink India inks n
tusch
A black ink, made from lampblack, used for printing and artwork.

Indian /ˈɪn.di.ən/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən/ /ˈɪɳ.ɖɪə̯n/ more Indian most Indian adj
indisk
Of or relating to India or its people; or (formerly) of the East Indies. [from 14th c.]
indiansk
Of or relating to the indigenous peoples of the Americas. [from 16th c.]

Indian /ˈɪn.di.ən/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən/ /ˈɪɳ.ɖɪə̯n/ Indians n
indier indiska
A person from India. [from 13th c.]
indian indianska
An American Indian, a member of one of the indigenous peoples of the Americas (generally excluding the Aleut, Inuit, Metis, or Yupik). [from 16th c.]

Indian Ocean pn
Indiska oceanen
The ocean separating Africa, southern Asia, Australia and Antarctica.

Indian black-lored tit Indian black-lored tits n
indisk gyllenmes
Machlolophus aplonotus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

Indian cobra Indian cobras n
glasögonorm
A cobra of the species Naja naja, having on its hood two circular ocelli patterns connected by a curved line.

Indian cress n
indiankrasse
(dated) A plant of species Tropaeolum majus).

Indian summer /ˈɪn.di.ən ˈsʌ.mɚ/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən ˈsʌ.mə(ɹ)/ Indian summers n
brittsommar indiansommar
A stretch of sunny and warm, often hazy, days during late autumn. [from late 18th c., popularized in the early 19th c.]

Indian sunburn Indian sunburns n
tusen nålar
(slang) The prank of grabbing a victim's forearm in both hands and twisting the skin in opposite directions.

Indianapolis /ɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/ pn
Indianapolis
IMS; Ellipsis of Indianapolis Motor Speedway (“The Brickyard”).

Indo-European /ˌɪndəʊˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən/ more Indo-European most Indo-European adj
indoeuropeisk
Of or relating to the languages originally spoken in Europe and Western Asia.
Of or relating to the hypothetical group of peoples that spread Indo-European languages.
indoeuropeisk urindoeuropeisk
Of or relating to the hypothetical parent language of the Indo-European language family. Also called Proto-Indo-European and abbreviated PIE.

Indo-European /ˌɪndəʊˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən/ Indo-Europeans n
indoeuropé
A member of the original ethnolinguistic group hypothesized to have spoken Proto-Indo-European and thus to have been the ancestor for most of India and Western Eurasia.

Indochina /ˈɪndoʊ̯ˌt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/ /ˌɪndoʊ̯ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/ pn
Indokina
The former French colonial part of Southeast Asia comprising the peninsula containing Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, and more broadly, Myanmar and Thailand.

Indonesia /-doʊ-/ /-zi.ə/ /ˌɪndə(ʊ)ˈniːʒə/ /ˌɪndəˈniʒə/ pn
Indonesien
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Indonesian /ˌɪndəˈniːʒən/ more Indonesian most Indonesian adj
indonesisk indonesiska
Of or relating to Indonesia or its people or language.

Indonesian /ˌɪndəˈniːʒən/ Indonesians n
indones
(countable) A person living in or coming from Indonesia.
indonesiska indonesisk
(uncountable) The common language spoken in Indonesia.

Indus /ˈɪndəs/ pn
Indus
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Indus Valley Civilization /ˈɪn.dəs ˈvæl.i ˌsɪ.vɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ pn
Indiens historia: Indus-Sarasvati
A Bronze Age civilization from the Indus river valley; the Harappan civilization.

Industrial Revolution pn
industriell revolution industriella revolutionen
(historical) The major technological, socioeconomic and cultural change in the late 18th and early 19th century resulting from the replacement of an economy based on manual labour to one dominated by industry and machine manufacture.

Inez pn
Inez
A en given name.

Ingria pn
Ingermanland
A region to the south of Karelia in what is now Russia.

Ingrid pn
Ingrid
A en given name.

Ingushetia /ɪŋɡʊˈʃɛtiə/ pn
Ingusjien
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Inner Mongolia pn
Inre Mongoliet
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Interlingua /ˈɪntə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋɡwə/ pn
interlingua
A constructed interlanguage based on Romance languages, English, German, Russian and Latin, developed by the International Auxiliary Language Association, and first published in 1951.

International Court of Justice pn
Internationella domstolen
(UN) A judicial body of the United Nations, established in 1945 to decide disputes brought by nations.

International Klein Blue pn
International Klein Blue kleinblå
(arts) An intense deep blue hue achieved by means of ultramarine pigment and a binder.

International Monetary Fund pn
Internationella valutafonden
The international organization entrusted with overseeing the global financial system by monitoring foreign exchange rates and balance of payments, as well as offering technical and financial assistance when asked.

International Phonetic Alphabet /ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)nəl fəˈnɛtɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l fəˈnɛɾɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ [ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)nəɫ fəˈnɛtɪk ˈæɫfəˌbɛt] [ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ fəˈnɛɾɪk ˈæɫfəˌbɛt] [ˌɪɾ̃ɚ-] pn
internationella fonetiska alfabetet
A standardized set of symbols for representing the sounds of human speech.

Internationale /ˌɪn.tɚˈnæˌʃən.əl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˌnæ.ʃənˈæl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˌnæ.ʃənˈɑl.eɪ/ pn
Internationalen
A general left-wing anthem for solidarity and emancipation of the working class, dating back to the 19th century.

Internet /ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/ [ˈɪɾ̃ɚˌnɛt] pn
internet Internet nätet
The specific internet consisting of a global network of computers that communicate using Internet Protocol (IP) and that use Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) to identify the best paths to route those communications.

Internet Protocol n
Internetprotokoll
(Internet) A communication protocol that enables networking a large number of computers to the Internet by providing the basis for packet switching, routing, addressing and other essential functions of the net.

Internet cafe Internet cafes n
internetkafé internetcafé
A place where one can use a computer with Internet access for a fee.

Internet forum Internet fora Internet forums n
forum
(computing) A system in which users may send, read and reply to messages on a particular subject.

Internet of Things pn
sakernas internet
An Internet-like structure connecting everyday physical objects equipped with RFID or similar tags.

Interslavic /ˌɪntɚˈslɑːvɪk/ adj
interslaviska
Between Slavs or Slavic nations.

Interslavic /ˌɪntɚˈslɑːvɪk/ pn
interslaviska
An international auxiliary language based on Slavic languages.

Ionian Islands pn
Joniska öarna
A group of islands in the Ionian Sea - one of the 13 peripheries of Greece. The main islands are Cephalonia, Corfu, Ithaca, Kythira, Lefkada, Paxoi and Zante.

Ionian Sea /aɪˈəʊ.ni.ən ˈsiː/ pn
Joniska havet
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Iphigenia /ˌɪfɪd͡ʒɪˈnaɪə/ /ˌɪfɪˈd͡ʒiːnɪə/ pn
Ifigenia
(Greek mythology) The daughter of Agamemnon and Clytaemnestra, who is sacrificed by her father to ensure the safe journey of the Greeks to Troy.

Iran /aɪˈɹæn/ /ɪˈɹæn/ /ɪˈɹɑːn/ pn
Iran
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(literary, technical) regions inhabited by the Iranian peoples.

Iranian /aɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /iˈɹɑːni.ən/ /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /ɪˈɹɑːni.ən/ adj
iransk
(linguistics) Pertaining to the Iranian languages or their speakers.

Iranian /aɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /iˈɹɑːni.ən/ /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /ɪˈɹɑːni.ən/ Iranians n
iranier
A person from Iran or of Iranian descent.

Iraq /aɪˈɹæk/ /ɪˈɹak/ /ɪˈɹæk/ /ɪˈɹɑk/ /ɪˈɹɑːk/ Iraqs pn
Irak
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Iraqi /ɪˈɹæki/ /ɪˈɹɑːki/ adj
irakisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Iraq, or the Iraqi people.

Iraqi /ɪˈɹæki/ /ɪˈɹɑːki/ Iraqis n
irakier
A person from Iraq or of Iraqi descent.

Ireland /ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ [ˈaɪɚlənd] [ˈäɪɚɫɪ̈nd] [ˈɑɚlənd] [ˈɑɪələnd] [ˈɑɪɚlənd] [ˈəɪɚlənd] [ˈʌɪɚlənd] Irelands pn
Irland
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A republic occupying the majority-area of the island of Ireland, with Northern Ireland occupying the rest of the island. Also known as the Republic of Ireland since 1949.
A surname.
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Irene /aɪˈɹiːn/ pn
Irene
A en given name, in regular use since the 19th century.

Iriomote tit Iriomote tits n
iriomotemes
Sittiparus olivaceus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

Iris pn
Iris
(Greek god) A messenger of the gods, and goddess of rainbows.
A en given name; a flower name used since the end of the 19th century.

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ more Irish most Irish adj
irländsk
Pertaining to or originating from Ireland or the Irish people.
irisk iriska
Pertaining to the Irish language.

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ Irish Irishes n
irländare irländska

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ pn
iriska irländsk
(uncountable) The Gaelic language indigenous to Ireland, also known as Irish Gaelic.

Irish Sea pn
Irländska sjön
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Irish coffee Irish coffees n
Irish coffee
A cocktail consisting of hot coffee with a dash of Irish whiskey, topped with whipped cream.

Irish setter /ˈaɪɹɪʃ ˈsɛt.ə/ Irish setters n
irländsk setter
A breed of gun dog with a moderately long coat of a red or chestnut color.

Irish wolfhound Irish wolfhounds n
irländsk varghund
The largest sighthound and tallest dog on average, bred in Ireland to hunt wolves

Irishman /ˈaɪɹɪʃmən/ Irishmen n
irländare
A man from Ireland.

Irkutsk /iɹˈkʊtsk/ pn
Irkutsk
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Iron Age /ˈʌɪən eɪdʒ/ pn
järnålder
(archaeology) A level of culture in which humans used iron and the technology of ironworking. (Estimated to have begun in Europe about 1100BC) [from 19th c.]

Iron Curtain pn
järnridå
(historical) The dividing line between Western Europe and the Soviet controlled regions, especially during the Cold War.

Irrawaddy /ˈɪɹəˌwɑdi/ pn
Irrawaddy
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Isaac /ˈaɪzæk/ /ˈaɪzək/ Isaacs pn
Isak
(biblical character) The son of Abraham and Sarah, father of Esau and Jacob, from whom the Hebrew people trace their descent.
A en given name.

Isabel /ˈɪzəbɛl/ pn
Isabella
A en given name.

Isaiah /aɪˈzaɪ.ə/ /aɪˈzeɪ.ə/ pn
Jesaja
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible, and of the Tanakh.
(Abrahamic religions) A prophet, the author of the Book of Isaiah.
Esaias Jesaja
A en given name.

Ishikawa diagram /ˌɪ.ʃiˈkɑ.wɑ ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/ /ˌɪ.ʃɪˈkɑ.wɑ ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/ Ishikawa diagrams n
Ishikawadiagram fiskbensdiagram orsak-verkan-diagram
A diagram used in quality management to display a detailed list of causes and effects of a problem and thus to decipher the root cause of a problem.

Ishmael /ˈɪʃ.meɪ.əl/ /ˈɪʃ.meɪl/ pn
Ismael
(Abrahamic religions) The eldest son of Abraham and his wife's handmaiden Hagar who were cast out after the birth of Isaac; traditionally the ancestor of the Arabs via the Ishmaelites.

Isis /ˈaɪsɪs/ /ˈiaɪsəs/ pn
Isis
(Egyptian mythology) An ancient Egyptian goddess, the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus, worshiped as the ideal mother and wife and as the matron of nature and magic.

Islam /-læm/ /ɪsˈlɑːm/ /ɪzˈlɑːm/ /ˈɪs.lɑːm/ /ˈɪz.lɑːm/ Islams pn
islam
A monotheistic Abrahamic religion followed by Muslims that is based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Qur'an.

Islamabad /ɪsˈlɑːməˌbɑːd/ /ɪzˈlæməˌbæd/ /ɪzˈlɑːməˌbɑːd/ pn
Islamabad
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Islamic /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/ /ɪzˈlæmɪk/ /ɪzˈlɑːmɪk/ more Islamic most Islamic adj
islamisk islamsk
Of, pertaining to, originating in, characteristic of, or deriving from Muslims or Islam.

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan pn
Islamiska emiratet Afghanistan
The official name of Afghanistan under Taliban rule in 1996–2001 and since 2021.

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan pn
Islamiska republiken Afghanistan
The former official name of Afghanistan, from 2001 through 2021.

Islamic Republic of Iran pn
Islamiska republiken Iran
[1979]

Islamic Republic of Pakistan pn
Islamiska republiken Pakistan
The official name of Pakistan.

Islamic State pn
Islamiska staten
A Salafist group active in Libya, Nigeria, Iraq and Syria, where it has proclaimed an (unrecognized) state.

Islamism /ɪzˈlæmɪz(ə)m/ /ɪzˈlɑːmɪz(ə)m/ /ˈɪzləmɪz(ə)m/ Islamisms n
islamism
(by extension) Islamic fundamentalism, especially the forms that promote violence, hostility, and persecution of non-believers. [from 20th c.]

Islamist /-ˈlæmɪst/ /-ˈlɑːmɪst/ /ˈɪsləmɪst/ /ˈɪzləmɪst/ more Islamist most Islamist adj
islamistisk
Motivated by fundamentalist Muslim beliefs, particularly in the political sphere. [from 1980s]

Islamist /-ˈlæmɪst/ /-ˈlɑːmɪst/ /ˈɪsləmɪst/ /ˈɪzləmɪst/ Islamists n
islamist
A Muslim who espouses Islamic fundamentalist beliefs. [from 1980s]

Islamization Islamizations n
islamisering
Conversion to Islam.

Islamize v
islamisera
To make someone, or a society, conform to Islamic law.

Islamologist Islamologists n
islamolog

Islamology n
islamologi

Islamophobe Islamophobes n
islamofob
A person who fears or hates Islam and Muslims.

Islamophobia Islamophobias n
islamofobi
Fear or hatred of Islam or Muslims.

Islamophobic more Islamophobic most Islamophobic adj
islamofob
Having a fear or hatred of Islam or Muslims.

Isle of Man /ˌaɪl ə(v) ˈmæn/ pn
Man Isle of Man
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Isojoki pn
Storå
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Isokyrö pn
Storkyro
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Israel /ˈɪz.ɹaɪ.ɛl/ /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.əl/ /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.ɛl/ /ˈɪz.ɹi.əl/ /ˈɪz.ɹɛəl/ Israels pn
Israel
The Jews, taken collectively.
A en given name,
Another name for Jacob, notably after Genesis 32:28 and in later references.

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ adj
israelisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Israel, the Israeli people.

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ Israelis n
israel
A person from Israel or of Israeli descent.

Israelite /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹi.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹɪˌlaɪt/ adj
israelitisk
Of or pertaining to the ancient nation(s) of Israel or the inhabitants thereof.

Israelite /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹi.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹɪˌlaɪt/ Israelites n
israel
A native or inhabitant of (i) the united nation of Israel (under the Judges, and then kings Saul, David and Solomon), or (ii) the later northern kingdom centered in Samaria, distinct from kingdom of Judah centered in Jerusalem.
israelit
A member of the Twelve Tribes of Israel and a descendant of Jacob.

Istanbul /ɪstænˈbʊl/ pn
Istanbul
A Turkish city, and the largest European city by population, which was the last capital of the Ottoman Empire and the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire).

Istriot pn
istriotiska
A Romance language spoken in western Istria.

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ more Italian most Italian adj
italiensk italienska
Pertaining to Italy, its people or its language.

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ Italians n
italienska italienare
(countable) An inhabitant of Italy, or a person of Italian descent.
italienska italiensk
(uncountable) The official language of Italy, also spoken in San Marino, the Vatican, and parts of Argentina, Slovenia and Switzerland.

Italian Peninsula pn
Apenninska halvön
A large peninsula in Southern Europe protruding into the Mediterranean Sea and shaped like a boot. The mountain range of Apennines runs across it from north to south. Occupied almost entirely by Italy.

Italian Republic pn
Republiken Italien
The official name of Italy.

Italian honeysuckle Italian honeysuckles n
kaprifol
Italian woodbine (Lonicera caprifolium).

Italian oak Italian oaks n
ungersk ek
Quercus frainetto, a species of oak native to southeastern Europe (parts of Italy, the Balkans, parts of Hungary, Romania) and Turkey.

Italianization /ɪˌtæljənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪˌtæljənəˈzeɪʃən/ pn
italienisering
(historical) The forced cultural and ethnic assimilation of minorities in the Kingdom of Italy, with particular reference to the Fascist government (1922–1943).

Italianness n
italienskhet
The quality or characteristic of being Italian.

Italic /ɪˈtalɪk/ /ɪˈtælɪk/ adj
italisk

Italic /ɪˈtalɪk/ /ɪˈtælɪk/ pn
italiska språk
The Italic family taken as a whole.

Italophone adj
italienskspråkig italiensktalande
Italian-speaking

Italy /ˈɪtəli/ [ˈi.tɐ.li] [ˈɪ.tə.li] [ˈɪ.ɾə.li] pn
Italien
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Ivalo pn
Ivalo
village in Inari Municipality, located in Finland's Lapland province.

Ivan /ɪˈvɑːn/ /ˈaɪ.vən/ /ˈivɑːn/ pn
Ivan
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Ива́н (Iván).
A transliteration of the Macedonian male given name Иван (Ivan).

Ivanovich /ɪˈvænəvɪt͡ʃ/ /ɪˈvɑːnəvɪt͡ʃ/ Ivanoviches Ivanovichs pn
Ivanovitj
A transliteration of the Russian patronymic Ива́нович (Ivánovič, “son of Ivan”).

Ivor pn
Ingvar Ivar
A en given name.

Ivorian /aɪˈvɔːɹiən/ adj
ivoriansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Côte d'Ivoire or the Ivorian people.

Ivorian /aɪˈvɔːɹiən/ Ivorians n
ivorian ivorianska
A person from Côte d'Ivoire or of Ivorian descent.

Iwo Jima pn
Ioto
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Izhevsk pn
Izjevsk
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J /d͡ʒeɪ/ J's JJ Js n
Kn
(card games)

JSC JSCs n
AB Ab
(business, legal) Initialism of joint-stock company.

Jabberwock pn
Tjatterskott Tjatterslån
A fantastical dreaded monster with flaming eyes.

Jack /d͡ʒæk/ Jacks pn
Jakob Jacob Jack
A en given name, also used as a pet form of John or more rarely, Jacob.

Jack Frost /-ˈfɹɔst/ /ˌdʒæk ˈfɹɑst/ /ˌdʒæk ˈfɹɒst/ pn
Kung Bore Kung Frost Kung Vinter
A personification of frosty weather or winter.

Jack-in-the-pulpit Jack-in-the-pulpits Jacks-in-the-pulpit n
kobrakalla
Any plant in the genus Arisaema.
fläckig munkhätta
A woodland plant of northern Europe, Arum maculatum.

Jacob /ˈd͡ʒeɪkəb/ pn
Jakob
(biblical character) One of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca, and twin brother of Esau; father of the Israelites (Jews and Samaritans) by 12 sons by 4 consorts, most famously Judah and Joseph who fathered Manasseh; was renamed to Israel.

Jaffa /ˈd͡ʒæfə/ /ˈd͡ʒɑfə/ pn
Jaffa
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Jainism /ˈd͡ʒeɪnɪzm̩/ pn
Jainism jainism
(philosophy) A nontheistic heterodox Indian philosophy

Jair /dʒəˈiɹ/ pn
Jair
A en given name of biblical origin.

Jakarta /d͡ʒəˈkɑː(ɹ)tə/ pn
Jakarta
(metonym) The Indonesian government.

Jakobstad pn
Jakobstad
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Jalalabad pn
Jalalabad
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Jamaica /d͡ʒəˈmeɪ.kə/ pn
Jamaica
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Jamaican /d͡ʒəˈmeɪkən/ adj
jamaicansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Jamaica, the Jamaican people or the Jamaican language.

Jamaican /d͡ʒəˈmeɪkən/ Jamaicans n
jamaican jamaicanska
A person from Jamaica or of Jamaican descent.

James /d͡ʒeɪmz/ Jameses pn
Jakob
(biblical) The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.
One of two Apostles, James the Greater and James the Less, often identified with James, brother of Jesus.

Jammu and Kashmir pn
Jammu och Kashmir
(now, historical) A princely state which governed the region of Kashmir, the territory of which is now de facto divided between China, India, and Pakistan.

Jan Mayen /jɑn ˈmaɪən/ pn
Jan Mayen
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Jane /d͡ʒeɪn/ Janes pn
Johanna
A en given name, the standard feminine form of John since the 17th century.

January /ˈd͡ʒæn.j(ʊ.)ə.ɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjuˌæɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjuˌɛɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjəɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjʉˌeːɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnəˌweɪɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnəˌwɛəɹi/ Januaries Januarys pn
januari torsmånad
The first month of the Gregorian calendar, following the December of the previous year and preceding February. Abbreviation: Jan or Jan.

Janus /ˈdʒæɪ̯nəs/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪnəs/ pn
Janus
(Roman god) The god of doorways, gates and transitions, and of beginnings and endings, having two faces looking in opposite directions.
A moon of Saturn.

Japan /d͡ʒəˈpæn/ pn
Japan
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Japanese /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/ adj
japansk japanska
Of, relating to, or derived from Japan, its people, language, or culture.

Japanese /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/ Japanese Japaneses n
japan japanska
(countable, chiefly, in the plural) A person/people living in or coming from Japan, or of Japanese ancestry.

Japanese /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/ pn
japanska japansk
A language that is primarily spoken in East Asia and is the official language of Japan.

Japanese beetle Japanese beetles n
japanbagge
A beetle of species Popillia japonica, with iridescent copper-colored elytra and green thorax and head, an invasive pest outside of Japan.

Japanese encephalitis n
Japansk encefalit
(pathology) A viral disease prevalent in south-east Asia, caused by Japanese encephalitis virus transmitted by mosquito.

Japanese jack mackerel Japanese jack mackerels n
japansk taggmakrill
Trachurus japonicus, of the fish family Carangidae,

Japanese knotweed n
parkslide
A large, herbaceous perennial plant, Fallopia japonica, native to Asia; it is a highly invasive colonizer outside of its native territory.

Japanese studies n
japanologi
(humanities) An academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the Japanese language, Japanese linguistics, and Japanese sociolinguistics.

Japanese tit Japanese tits n
östlig talgoxe
Parus minor, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

Japanese wagtail Japanese wagtails n
japansk ärla
A wagtail of species Motacilla grandis, family Motacillidae, native to Japan and Korea.

Japanologist Japanologists n
japanolog
One who studies Japanology.

Japanophile /dʒəˌpænə(ʊ)ˈfaɪl/ Japanophiles n
japanofil nippofil
A person who loves the country, culture, or people of Japan.

Japanophilia /dʒəˌpanə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪ.ə/ /d͡ʒəˌpænəˈfɪli.ə/ n
japanofili nippofili
A strong interest in the country, culture, or people of Japan.

Jasmine Jasmines pn
Jasmine
A en given name

Jason /ˈdʒeɪsən/ Jasons pn
Iason Jason
(Greek mythology) The leader of the Argonauts, who retrieved the Golden Fleece from king Aeetes of Colchis, for his uncle Pelias.
Jason
A en given name.

Java /ˈd͡ʒɑːvə/ pn
Java
(computer language) An object-oriented, garbage-collected computer programming language.
(computer language, proscribed) JavaScript, when no distinction is made between it and Java.

Java Sea pn
Javasjön
A sea north of the island of Java in Indonesia and south of Borneo.

Java sparrow Java sparrows n
risfågel
A species of finch Padda oryzivora, native of Java, but very commonly kept as a cage bird.

JavaScript /ˈdʒɑː.və.skɹɪpt/ pn
Javascript
(computer language) A scripting programming language most commonly used to add interactive features to webpages.

Javan tiger Javan tigers n
Javatiger
An extinct tiger that inhabited the Indonesian island of Java until the 1980s.

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ Javanese n
javanes
A person belonging to the Javanese people (one of the indigenous groups native to Java island).

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ pn
javanesiska
An indigenous language spoken by Javanese people.

Jeddah pn
Jidda
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Jehovah /d͡ʒəˈhoʊvə/ pn
Jehova Jehovah
(religion) The personal name of God in the Hebrew Scriptures; in Hebrew, יהוה

Jehovah's Witness Jehovah's Witnesses n
Jehovas vittne Jehovas
A member of a monotheistic and nontrinitarian Restoration Christian denomination founded by Charles Taze Russell in 1879 as a small Bible study group. Originally known as International Bible Students or Bible Students.

Jehovah's Witnesses pn
Jehovas Jehovas vittnen
A monotheistic and nontrinitarian Restoration Christian denomination founded by Charles Taze Russell in 1879 as a small Bible study group. Originally known as International Bible Students or Bible Students.

Jeju pn
Jeju
An island, province, and city in South Korea.
An endangered language, sometimes considered a dialect of the Korean language, spoken on the island.

Jenny /ˈd͡ʒɛni/ pn
Jennie Jenny
A surname.

Jeremiah /ˌd͡ʒɛɹəˈmaɪə/ pn
Jeremia
(biblical) A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.
Jeremias Jeremia
A en given name of biblical origin.

Jericho /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪkəʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪˌkoʊ/ pn
Jeriko
A historic suburb of the English city of Oxford.

Jerusalem /d͡ʒəˈɹuːsələm/ /d͡ʒəˈɹuːzələm/ Jerusalems pn
Jerusalem
A number of places elsewhere, usually named after the city in the Holy Land:

Jerusalem artichoke Jerusalem artichokes n
jordärtskocka
A variety of sunflower, Helianthus tuberosus, native to North America, having yellow flower heads and edible tubers.

Jerusalem cross Jerusalem crosses n
jerusalemkors
(heraldry) a cross variant consisting of a large cross potent surrounded by four smaller Greek crosses, one in each quadrant.

Jesse /ˈd͡ʒɛs.i/ Jesses pn
Isai Isaj Jesse Jishaj
(biblical character) The son of Obed and the father of king David.

Jessica /ˈd͡ʒɛsɪkə/ Jessicas pn
Jessica Jessika
A en given name.

Jesus /heɪˈsuːs/ /hɛˈsuːs/ /ˈd͡ʒizəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːzəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːˌzʌs/ /ˈheɪsuːs/ /ˈhɛsuːs/ pn
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth, a first-century Jewish religious preacher and craftsman (commonly understood to have been a carpenter, see Ancient Greek τέκτων (téktōn, “builder”)) from Galilee held to be a prophet, teacher, the son of God, and the Messiah, or Christ, in Christianity; also called "Jesus Christ" by Christians. Held to be a prophet by Muslims and Baháʼís.

Jesus Christ /ˌd͡ʒiːzəs ˈkɹaɪst/ pn
Jesus Kristus
Jesus of Nazareth, a first-century Jewish religious preacher and craftsman (commonly understood to have been a carpenter, see Ancient Greek τέκτων (téktōn, “builder”)) from Galilee, held to be a prophet, teacher and the Messiah, or Christ, in Christianity. Held to be a prophet in Islam and the Baháʼí Faith.

Jew /d͡ʒuʊ̯/ /d͡ʒuː/ Jewes Jews n
jude judinna
A member or descendant of the Jewish people.

Jew's harp Jew's harps n
mungiga munharpa
A musical instrument consisting of a flexible metal or bamboo “tongue” attached to a frame. This tongue is placed in the performer's mouth and plucked with the finger to produce a note of constant pitch. Melodies can be created by changing the shape of the mouth and causing different overtones.

Jewess Jewesses n
judinna
(dated, or, humorous) A female Jew.

Jewish /ˈd͡ʒuː.ɪʃ/ more Jewish most Jewish adj
judisk
Being a Jew, or relating to Jews, their ethnicity, religion or culture.

Jewish Autonomous Oblast pn
Judiska autonoma länet
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Jewish Bolshevism n
judebolsjevism
(derogatory) Soviet Communism (Marxism-Leninism) when viewed, usually by people on the right wing, as a Jewish political ideology; Judeo-Bolshevism.

Jewish Question pn
judefrågan

Jezebel /ˈd͡ʒɛzəˌbɛl/ pn
Isebel Jezebel Jisebel
(biblical character) The Phoenician princess and Queen of Ancient Israel who appears in the Old Testament (1 Kings & 2 Kings). She incited heresy and lured the Jews away from their God and back to idols.

Jharkhand /ˈd͡ʒɑː(ɹ)kənd/ pn
Jharkhand
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Jim Crow law Jim Crow laws n
Jim Crow-lag
(US, historical) Any law that racially segregated public facilities and which was enacted in Southern and border states in the United States between 1876 and 1965.

Joachim /joʊ.əˈkiːm/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.ə.kɪm/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.ə.kɪm/ /ˈjoʊ.kɪm/ pn
Joakim
A en given name, always rare in English.

Joanna /ˌd͡ʒoʊˈænə/ pn
Johanna
(biblical character) One of the women following Jesus.

Job /d͡ʒɒb/ /d͡ʒɔb/ /d͡ʒəʊb/ pn
Job
(biblical) A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
(biblical character) A character in the Old Testament and the Qur'an, renowned for his patience.

Job's news n
jobspost
Very bad news.

Jobcentre Jobcentres n
Arbetsförmedlingen
(British) A government-funded agency that helps the unemployed to find work.

Joe Average Joe Averages n
medelmåtta medelsvensson
(idiomatic) A hypothetical average or generic individual; the common man (or person, by extension).

Joe Bloggs pn
Medelsvensson
(chiefly, British) A personification of the general public, or of an average ordinary person.

Joe Public pn
medelsvensson
(idiomatic) A hypothetical average or generic member of the public; the common man (or person, by extension).

Joel /d͡ʒoʊˈɛl/ /d͡ʒəʊˈɛl/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ(ə)l/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ(ə)l/ pn
Joel
A en given name.
(biblical) A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.

Joensuu pn
Joensuu
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John /d͡ʒɑn/ /d͡ʒɒn/ Johns pn
Johan Jan
A en given name; very popular since the Middle Ages.
N.N.
(informal) Used generically for a man whose actual name may not be known.
Johannes Jan
(biblical) Persons of the Christian Bible: John the Baptist; and names possibly referring to one, two or three persons, frequently called "Saint": John the Apostle, John the Evangelist and John of Patmos (also called John the Divine or John the Theologian).
Johannes Joh. Johannesevangeliet
(biblical) The Gospel of St. John, a book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the fourth of the four gospels.
Johannes 1 Joh. 2 Joh. 3 Joh. Johannesbrevet
(biblical) One of the books in the New Testament of the Bible, the epistles of John (1 John, 2 John and 3 John).

John Doe pn
NN
A fictitious name used in legal documents for an unknown or anonymous male person.

John Dory John Dories n
sanktpersfisk Sankt Pers fisk
An edible marine fish (Zeus faber or Zeus ocellata), having long dorsal spines.

John the Baptist pn
Johannes döparen
A New Testament prophet who baptized Jesus and was subsequently executed by Herod Antipas.

Johnny-come-lately /ˌdʒɑːni.kʌmˈleɪtli/ /ˌdʒɒni.kʌmˈleɪtli/ Johnnies-come-lately Johnny-come-latelies n
uppkomling
(idiomatic, also, attributive) A newcomer; a novice; an upstart.

Johnson /ˈd͡ʒɑnsən/ /ˈd͡ʒɒnsən/ Johnsons pn
Jansson Johansson
A common surname transferred from the given name. The second most common surname in the United States.

Joker pn
Jokern
A fictional villain of DC Comics, noted for his insanity and cunning, who either wears clown makeup or is disfigured to appear as such, and who is archenemy of Batman.

Jokkmokk pn
Jokkmokk
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Jonah /ˈd͡ʒoʊnə/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊnə/ pn
Jonas Jona
A en given name.
Jonas
(biblical) A minor prophet who was cast into the sea and swallowed by a great fish.
The 10th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.
Jonas bok Jonas
A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.

Jonathan /ˈd͡ʒɑnəθən/ /ˈd͡ʒɒnəθən/ Jonathans pn
Jonatan
A en given name of biblical origin.

Jordan /ˈd͡ʒɔɹdən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːdən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝdn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɝdən/ Jordans pn
Jordanien Jordan
The name of other rivers around the world, listed under Jordan River (disambiguation).
Jordan
A surname transferred from the given name derived from the male given name.

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ adj
jordansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Jordan or the Jordanian people.

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ Jordanians n
jordanier jordanska
A person from Jordan or of Jordanian descent.

Joseph /ˈd͡ʒoʊsəf/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊzəf/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊzəf/ Josephs pn
Josef
(biblical) Eleventh and favorite son of Jacob, by his wife Rachel.
The husband of Virgin Mary.
A en given name

Josephine /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.sə.fiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.zə.fiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.sə.fiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.zə.fiːn/ pn
Josefina Josefine Josefin
A en given name

Joshua /ˈd͡ʒɒʃ(j)uːə/ pn
Josua
The sixth book of the Old Testament of Bible, and a book of the Tanakh.
A en given name.

Jovian /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.vi.ən/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.vi.ən/ more Jovian most Jovian adj
jovialisk
(Roman mythology) Pertaining to the Roman god Jove or Jupiter (the counterpart of the Greek god Zeus); Jove-like; befitting Jupiter.

Juba pn
Juba
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Judah /ˈd͡ʒuː.də/ pn
Yehuda
(biblical character) The fourth son of Jacob, by his wife Leah; the father of Perez.
Juda
(biblical) The southern Israelite kingdom which continued to be ruled by the Davidic dynasty after Solomon's death and the breakup of the united monarchy, with the northern portion keeping the name Israel.

Judaism /d͡ʒuˈdeɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.deɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.diˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.dəˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuːˌdeɪ.ɪz.əm/ Judaisms pn
judendom
An Abrahamic religion tracing its origin to the Hebrew people of the ancient Middle East, as documented in their religious writings, the Tanakh.

Judaization Judaizations n
judaisering
The act of Judaizing; a conforming to the Jewish religion or culture.

Judaize /ˈd͡ʒuːdeɪˌaɪz/ /ˈd͡ʒuːdiˌaɪz/ v
judaisera
(transitive) To impose Jewish observances or rites upon; to convert to Judaism; to make Jewish.

Judas /ˈd͡ʒuːdəs/ pn
Judas
(biblical character) One of the twelve original Apostles of Jesus, known for his role in Jesus' betrayal into the hands of Roman authorities.
(biblical, archaic) Alternative form of Jude, the penultimate book of the Bible and its ascribed author, Jude the Apostle.

Judas kiss Judas kisses n
judaskyss
Any act of treachery under the guise of kindness.

Jude /ˈd͡ʒuːd/ pn
Judas (brev)
(biblical) The penultimate book of the New Testament of the Bible.

Judea /d͡ʒuˈdeɪ.ə/ /d͡ʒuˈdiːə/ pn
Judea
Roman rendition of Judah. Used after the fall of the Davidic dynasty and through the period as part of the Roman Empire.

Judges pn
Domarboken
(biblical) The seventh book of the Old Testament, and a book of the Hebrew Tanakh.

Judith /ˈd͡ʒuːdɪθ/ pn
Judit
A en given name
The protagonist of the Biblical book of Judith.
A wife of Esau.

Julia /ˈd͡ʒuːli.ə/ Julias pn
Julia
A en given name.

Julian calendar n
julianska kalendern gamla stilen
The calendar which was used in the western world before the present-day Gregorian calendar. The Julian calendar differed in having all multiple-of-4 years as leap years.

Juliet /ˈd͡ʒuliət/ /ˈd͡ʒuːlɪɛt/ /ˌd͡ʒuliˈɛt/ pn
Julia
One of the main characters of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet.

Julius /ˈd͡ʒuːliəs/ /ˈd͡ʒuːljəs/ /ˈd͡ʒuːləs/ pn
Julius
A en given name.

July /d͡ʒuˈlaɪ/ /d͡ʒəˈlaɪ/ /d͡ʒʊˈlaɪ/ Julies Julys pn
juli
The seventh month of the Gregorian calendar, following June and preceding August. Abbreviation: Jul or Jul.

July Monarchy pn
Julikonungadömet Julimonarkin
A period of liberal constitutional monarchy in France under King Louis-Philippe starting with the July Revolution (or Three Glorious Days) of 1830 and ending with the February Revolution of 1848.

June /d͡ʒjuːn/ /d͡ʒuːn/ Junes pn
juni
The sixth month of the Gregorian calendar, following May and preceding July. Abbreviation: Jun or Jun.

Juno /ˈd͡ʒunoʊ/ pn
Juno
(Roman god) The queen of the gods, equivalent of the Greek Hera.

Jupiter /ˈd͡ʒupɪtɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒupɪɾɚ] pn
Jupiter
(Roman god) The King of the Gods, also called Jove. Equivalent to the Greek Zeus, Jupiter was one of the children of Saturn. As supreme god of the Roman pantheon, Jupiter was the god of thunder, lightning, and storms, and appropriately called the god of light and sky.
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Jura /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹə/ /ˈd͡ʒʊɹə/ pn
Jura

Justice of the Peace Justices of the Peace n
fredsdomare
A judicial officer with varying responsibilities depending on the jurisdiction.

Justine pn
Justina
A en given name.
A en given name.

Jute /d͡ʒuːt/ /juːt/ Jutes n
jute
A member of the Germanic tribe that existed in modern-day Denmark that invaded England about the same time as the Angles and the Saxons in the beginning of the Middle Ages, but were eventually integrated by the time of the Norman Conquest.

Jutland /ˈd͡ʒʌt.lənd/ pn
Jylland
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Jutlander /ˈd͡ʒʌtlændəɹ/ Jutlanders n
jute jylländare
A native or inhabitant of Jutland.

Juuka pn
Juga
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Juupajoki pn
Juupajoki
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Jyväskylä pn
Jyväskylä
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Jämtland pn
Jämtland
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Jörmungandr /-mʊn-/ /-ˌɡænd-/ /ˈjɔɹmunˌɡɑndɹ̩/ pn
Midgårdsormen
(Norse mythology) The World Serpent or Midgard Serpent, an offspring of Loki, which is thrown into the ocean by Odin but grows to encircle the world, and is finally slain during Ragnarok by Thor, who then succumbs to its poisonous breath.

K /keɪ/ [kʰeɪ] Ks n
K
(baseball) On a baseball scorecard, a frontwards K signifies striking out while swinging the bat, while a backwards K signifies striking out while looking.

KGB pn
KGB
(historical) The Committee for State Security of the Soviet Union (the Soviet security service).

Kaaba /ˈkɑːbə/ pn
Kaba
The nearly cubical stone temple in Mecca, the holiest place in Islam and site of the great hajj assembly

Kabardian /kəˈbɑː(ɹ)diən/ pn
kabardinska
A North Caucasian language spoken in Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia, also known as East Circassian.

Kabardino-Balkariya pn
Kabardinien-Balkarien Kabardino-Balkarien
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Kabballah pn
kabbala
(Judaism) A body of mystical Jewish teachings based on an esoteric reading of the Hebrew scriptures.

Kabul /ˈkɑːbəl/ pn
Kabul
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Kabyle /kəˈbaɪl/ pn
kabyliska
A Northern Berber language of the Berber branch of the Afroasiatic language family, spoken by over 3,000,000 people in Algeria; native name Taqbaylit.

Kachin pn
Kachin
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Kadyrovite Kadyrovites Kadyrovtsy n
kadyrovit
Any other supporter of or a person close to Ramzan Kadyrov or his father, Akhmad Kadyrov.

Kafkaesque /ˌkæfkəˈɛsk/ /ˌkæfkəˈɹɛsk/ /ˌkɑfkəˈɛsk/ more Kafkaesque most Kafkaesque adj
Kafkaartad kafkaartad
Marked by a senseless, disorienting, often menacing complexity.

Kaiser /ˈkaɪzə(ɹ)/ /ˈkaɪzɚ/ Kaisers n
kejsare
An emperor of a German-speaking country, particularly the Holy Roman Empire (962–1806), the Austrian Empire/Austria-Hungary (1806–1918), or the German Empire (1871–1918) — often specifically Wilhelm II.

Kajaani pn
Kajana
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Kalashnikov /kəˈlæʃ.nɪˌkɒf/ /kəˈlæʃnəˌkɑf/ pn
AK-47 kalasjnikov
A particular model of Russian assault rifle.

Kalevala pn
Kalevala
The Finnish national epic.
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Kali /ˈkæli/ /ˈkɑːli/ pn
Kali
(Hinduism) A goddess in Hinduism, one of the most significant figures within that religion, who destroys evil forces and bestows liberation.

Kaliningrad /kəˈlinɪnɡræd/ /kəˈliːnɪnɡrad/ pn
Kaliningrad Königsberg
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Kalmykia pn
Kalmuckien Kalmykien
A republic of Russia in the south-west of the country, with capital Elista.

Kama Sutra pn
Kama Sutra
A Sanskrit treatise (sutra) setting forth rules for sensuous and sensual pleasure, love, and marriage in accordance with Hindu law.

Kamchatka pn
Kamtjatka
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Kampuchea /kæmpəˈt͡ʃiːə/ pn
Kampuchea
, used from 1975 to 1989.

Kangasala pn
Kangasala
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Kannada /ˈkænədə/ /ˈkɑːnədə/ n
kannada
The Dravidian language that is the official language of the state of Karnataka, India.

Karabakh /kɑːɹəˈbɑːk/ pn
Karabach
A geographic region in present-day southwestern Azerbaijan and eastern Armenia. It includes three regions: Highland Karabakh (present-day Nagorno-Karabakh), Lowland Karabakh (the southern Kura-steppes) and a part of Syunik.

Karachay-Balkar pn
karatjajbalkariska
A Turkic language of Russia.

Karachay-Cherkessia pn
Karatjajen-Tjerkessien Karatjajevo-Tjerkessien
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Karakalpak /ˌkæɹəˈkælpæk/ pn
karakalpakiska
A Turkic language of Uzbekistan and neighboring countries.

Karelia /kəˈɹeɪlɪə/ /kəˈɹiːlɪə/ /kəˈɹɛlɪə/ pn
Karelen Karelska republiken Carelen Kirjalaland
A region to the north of Saint Petersburg in Russia and Finland.

Karelian adj
karelsk karelska
Of, or pertaining to, Karelia or its people, culture or language.

Karelian Karelians n
karelare karelska karel
Someone from Karelia.

Karelian pn
karelska karelsk
A language closely related to Finnish, spoken in Karelia, Russia and Finland.

Karelian pasty Karelian pasties n
karelsk pirog
A traditional pasty from Karelia, usually with a rye crust and now most often eaten with a mixture of boiled eggs and butter.

Karelianness n
karelskhet
The quality of being Karelian.

Karijoki pn
Bötom
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Karin /kəˈɹɪn/ /ˈkærɪn/ pn
Karin
A en given name.

Karlovac pn
Karlovac
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Karlskrona pn
Karlskrona
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Karnataka /kɑːɹˈnɑːtəkə/ /kəɹˈnɑːtəkə/ pn
Karnataka
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Kashmiri /kæʃˈmiɹi/ adj
kashmirisk
Of or pertaining to the people or region of Kashmir or the Kashmiri language.

Kashmiri /kæʃˈmiɹi/ pn
kashmiri
The Dardic Indo-Aryan language spoken in Kashmir.

Kashubian /kəˈʃuːbɪən/ Kashubians n
kasjub
A member of the Kashubian people; a person from Kashubia.

Kaskinen pn
Kaskö
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Kathmandu /ˌkætmænˈduː/ pn
Katmandu
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Kattegat pn
Kattegatt
A body of water between Jutland and the Swedish mainland.

Katya pn
Katja
A en given name, equivalent to English Kate.

Kauhajoki pn
Kauhajoki
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Kauhava pn
Kauhava
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Kaunas pn
Kaunas
The second largest city of Lithuania.

Kavala pn
Kavala
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Kazakh /kəˈzak/ /kəˈzɑk/ /kəˈzɑːk/ /ˈkazak/ adj
kazakisk kazakiska
Of, from, or pertaining to Kazakhstan, the Kazakh people or the Kazakh language.

Kazakh /kəˈzak/ /kəˈzɑk/ /kəˈzɑːk/ /ˈkazak/ Kazakhs n
kazak
(countable) A person from Kazakhstan or of that descent.
kazakiska kazakisk
(uncountable) The national language of Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan /ˈkæzəkstæn/ /ˈkæzəkˌstæn/ /ˈkɑzəkˌstæn/ /ˈkɑzəkˌstɑn/ /ˈkɑːzəkstɑːn/ pn
Kazakstan
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Kazakhstani more Kazakhstani most Kazakhstani adj
kazakstansk
Of or pertaining to Kazakhstan, its people and culture

Kazakhstani Kazakhstanis n
kazakstanier kazakstanska
A native or inhabitant of Kazakhstan

Kazan pn
Kazan
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(historical) the Khanate of Kazan, a Tatar Turkic state that occupied the territory of former Volga Bulgaria between 1438 and 1552.

Kebnekaise [ˈkɛbnəˌkaisə] pn
Kebnekaise
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Kemerovo pn
Kemerovo
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Kemi pn
Kemi älv Kemi
A town in northern Finland by the Bothnian Bay, renowned for the icebreaker Sampo, the world's only icebreaker operating tourist cruises.
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Keminmaa pn
Keminmaa
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Kent /kɛnt/ pn
Kent
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Kentish plover Kentish plovers n
svartbent strandpipare
Charadrius alexandrinus, a small wader that breeds in a wide range, from southern Europe to Japan and in Ecuador, Peru, Chile, the southern United States and the Caribbean, but not including Kent.

Kenya /ˈkiːn.jə/ /ˈkɛn.jə/ [ˈkɛ.ɲa] pn
Kenya
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Kenyan adj
kenyansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Kenya or the Kenyan people.

Kerch pn
Kertj
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Ket pn
ketiska
The Yeniseian language of these people.

Khabarovsk Krai pn
Chabarovsk kraj
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Khakassia pn
Chakassien
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Khanty pn
chantiska
The Ob-Ugric language spoken by these people, now more often considered a group of closely related languages.

Kharijite Kharijites n
kharijit
(Islam, historical) A member of a reactionary Islamic sect in the 7th and 8th centuries.

Kharkiv /hɑɹˈkiv/ /hɑːˈkiːv/ /kɑɹˈkiv/ /kɑːˈkiːv/ /ˈhɑɹkiv/ /ˈhɑɹkɪv/ /ˈhɑːkiːv/ /ˈhɑːkɪv/ /ˈkɑɹkiv/ /ˈkɑɹkɪv/ /ˈkɑːkiːv/ /ˈkɑːkɪv/ /ˈxɑɹkiv/ /ˈxɑːkiːv/ pn
Charkiv
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Khartoum /kɑː(ɹ)ˈtuːm/ pn
Khartoum
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Khazar /kəˈzɑː/ /kəˈzɑːɹ/ Khazar Khazars n
khazar
A member of a semi-nomadic Turkic tribe that occupied a large part of southwestern Russia and Ukraine (Khazaria).

Khmer /kəˈmɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈkmɛə(ɹ)/ [kʰəˈmɛɹ] Khmer Khmers n
khmer kambodjanska
A member of an ethnolinguistic group that constitutes most of the population of Cambodia.

Khmer Rouge /kəˈmɛəɹ ˈɹuːʒ/ /ˈkmɛəɹ ˈɹuːʒ/ pn
röda khmererna
(historical) A Cambodian communist guerrilla force active from the 1970s to the 1990s under the leadership of Pol Pot.

Khmu /kəˈmuː/ pn
kammu
The Austroasiatic language spoken by the Khmu people.

Khorasan wheat n
kamutvete
An ancient tetraploid species or subspecies of wheat (Triticum turanicum), historically cultivated in Central Asia.

Khrushchev /-t͡ʃɒv/ /-t͡ʃɛv/ /ˈkruːʃ-/ /ˈkrʊʃ.t͡ʃɒf/ pn
Chrusjtjov
English transliteration of the Russian surname Хрущёв; usually refers to the Russian revolutionary and Soviet Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU(b) Nikita Khrushchev.

Khujand pn
Chodzjent Chudzjand Khudzjand
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Kievan Rus pn
Kievriket Kievrus
(historical) A medieval principality in Eastern Europe centred around Kiev; considered an early predecessor of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

Kihniö pn
Kihniö
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Kihnu pn
Kynö
An island in the Gulf of Riga, the seventh largest island of Estonia.

Kildin Sami pn
kildinsamiska
One of the languages spoken by the Sami people, written using the Cyrillic alphabet ([1]).

Killing Fields pn
dödens fält
A number of sites in Cambodia where mass slaughter of some 2,000,000 people was carried out by the Khmer Rouge in the late 1970s.

Kim /kɪm/ Kims pn
Kim
A en given name
A en given name.
A surname from Korean, the English form of a surname very common in Korea. (^김, hanja: 金), the most common Korean surname.

Kimitoön pn
Kimitoön
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King Arthur pn
Kung Artur
A legendary king of Britain, said to have led the defence of Britain against Saxon invaders in the early 6th century.

Kingdom of Bahrain pn
Konungariket Bahrain
The official name of Bahrain.

Kingdom of Belgium pn
Konungariket Belgien
The official name of Belgium.

Kingdom of Cambodia pn
Konungariket Kambodja
The official name of Cambodia.

Kingdom of Denmark pn
Konungariket Danmark
The official name of Denmark, including Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

Kingdom of England pn
Kungariket England
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Kingdom of Great Britain pn
Kungariket Storbritannien

Kingdom of Heaven pn
himmelrike
(Christianity) A concept of heaven as a hierarchical dominion with God at the top and a court of saints, archangels and angels.

Kingdom of Italy pn
Kungariket Italien

Kingdom of Morocco pn
Konungariket Marocko
The official name of Morocco.

Kingdom of Norway pn
Konungariket Norge
The official name of Norway.

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pn
Kungadömet Saudiarabien
The official name of Saudi Arabia.

Kingdom of Scotland pn
Kungariket Skottland
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Kingdom of Spain pn
Konungariket Spanien
The official name of Spain.

Kingdom of Sweden pn
Konungariket Sverige
The official name of Sweden.

Kingdom of Thailand pn
Konungariket Thailand
The official name of Thailand.

Kingdom of the Netherlands pn
Konungariket Nederländerna
A monarchy consisting of the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten.

Kings pn
Andra Kungaboken Första Kungaboken
(biblical) One of the various books called Kings in the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.

Kingston /ˈkɪŋ.stən/ pn
Kingston
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Kiribati /kiː.ɹɪˈbæs/ /ˈkiː.ɹɪ.bæs/ /ˈkɪrəbæs/ /ˈkɪrəbɑːti/ /ˌkiː.ɹɪˈbɑ.ti/ /ˌkiː.ɹɪˈbɑs/ pn
Kiribati
The Micronesian language spoken in Kiribati.

Kitee pn
Kides
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Kittilä pn
Kittilä
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Klaukkala pn
Klövskog
village in Nurmijärvi Municipality, located in Finland's Uusimaa province.

Klingon /ˈkliŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɒn/ Klingons n
klingon
(countable) Member of an alien warrior race in the Star Trek universe with distinctive forehead ridges and a culture based on strict observance of honour, loyalty, and combat.

Klingon /ˈkliŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɒn/ pn
klingonska
An artificial language created by Marc Okrand for the film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

Knights Templar pn
Tempelherreorden
(historical) A chiefly military order of medieval knights that existed for nearly two centuries during the Crusades

Knossos pn
Knossos
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Kodiak bear /ˈkoʊdiˌæk/ Kodiak bears n
kodiakbjörn
The largest brown bear, Ursus arctos middendorffi, found on Kodiak Island off the south coast of Alaska, United States.

Koine /kɔɪˈneɪ/ /ˈkɔɪneɪ/ /ˈkɔɪniː/ pn
koine
The “common” Greek language that developed and flourished between 300 B.C.E. and 300 C.E. (the time of the Roman Empire), and from which Modern Greek descended. It was based on the Attic and Ionian dialects of Ancient Greek.

Kola Peninsula pn
Kolahalvön
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Kolari pn
Kolari
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Komi /ˈkoʊmi/ pn
komi Komi
A Finno-Ugric language currently spoken by 200,000 to 400,000 people, depending on source and definition of "speaker", in northeastern European part of Russia.
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Komodo dragon /kəˈmoʊdoʊ ˈdɹæɡən/ Komodo dragons n
komodovaran
Varanus komodoensis, an endangered species of monitor lizard native to certain Indonesian islands east of Java, the world's largest lizard, growing to 10 feet or 3 meters, known for its ability to kill prey with its septic saliva.

Komotini pn
Komotini
A city in Thrace, northeastern Greece.

Kontiolahti pn
Kontiolax
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Korea /kəˈɹi.ə/ /kəˈɹiːə/ [kʰɵˈɹi.ə] [kʰɵˈɹiːə] Koreas pn
Korea
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Korea Strait pn
Koreasundet
A strait between Korea and Japan, connecting the East China Sea with the Sea of Japan.

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ adj
koreansk koreanska
Of or relating to the Asian Peninsula comprising North Korea and South Korea.

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ Koreans n
koreanska korean
(countable) A native or resident in North Korea or South Korea, or a person of Korean descent.

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ pn
koreanska koreansk
(uncountable) Official language of the people residing on the Korean Peninsula, and language of approximately 60 million people, in Asia, North America, and elsewhere.

Korean Peninsula pn
Koreahalvön
A peninsula in eastern Asia containing North Korea and South Korea.

Korean War pn
koreakrig
(historical) A war fought in the Korean Peninsula from 1950–1953 between the Soviet Union-backed Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the United Nations-backed Republic of Korea.

Korsholm pn
Korsholm
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Korsnäs pn
Korsnäs
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Koryak pn
korjakiska
The language spoken by this people.

Kosovan more Kosovan most Kosovan adj
kosovansk kosovarisk
From, of, or pertaining to Kosovo or its people, culture or language.

Kosovan Kosovans n
kosovan kosovanska
A person from, or with ties to, Kosovo.

Kosovo /ˈkɒsəvə/ /ˈkɒsəvəʊ/ /ˈkɔsəˌvoʊ/ pn
Kosovo
One of five administrative districts of the above region as viewed by the Serbian government.

Kotka pn
Kotka
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Kouvola pn
Kouvola
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Kraken /-kɪn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.kən/ /ˈkɹæ.kən/ /ˈkɹɑː.kən/ pn
Kraken
(Norse mythology) A colossal sea monster that attacks ships and sailors, often portrayed as a giant octopus or squid.

Krasnoyarsk pn
Krasnojarsk
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Kremlin /ˈkɹɛmlɪn/ pn
Kreml
The Moscow Kremlin; a fortified complex in Moscow, Russia that serves as the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation.
(metonym) The Russian or Soviet government.

Kremlinology n
kremlologi
(politics) The study of the internal politics of the high members of the government of the USSR.

Kristianstad pn
Kristianstad
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Kristinestad pn
Kristinestad
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Kronoby pn
Kronoby
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Ku Klux Klan /ˌkuː klʌks ˈklæn/ pn
Ku Klux Klan
An American white supremacist secret society and terrorist organization.

Kuala Lumpur /kuˈɑːlə ˈlʊmpə(ɹ)/ /kuˈɑːlə ˈlʊmpʊə/ /ˈkuala ˈlumpʊr/ /ˈkuala ˈlumpʊə/ pn
Kuala Lumpur
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Kuban /kuːˈbɑːn/ pn
Kuban
(by extension) a geographic region of Southern Russia surrounding the Kuban River, on the Black Sea between the Don Steppe, Volga delta and the Caucasus.

Kuhmo pn
Kuhmo
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Kuiper belt /ˈkaɪ.pə(ɹ).bɛlt/ /ˈkaɪ.pɚ.bɛlt/ /ˈkʌɪpə bɛlt/ pn
Kuiperbältet
(astronomy) A region of space between 30 and 50 astronomical units from the Sun, roughly confined within a thick band around the ecliptic of the Solar System. This area is populated by many thousands of trans-Neptunian objects.

Kuopio pn
Kuopio
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Kuortane pn
Kuortane
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Kurd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ Kurds n
kurd kurdiska
A member of the linguistically and culturally distinct people who speak Kurdish and mainly inhabit those parts of Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria sometimes known as Kurdistan.

Kurdish /ˈkɜː(ɹ)dɪʃ/ adj
kurdisk kurdiska
Of, from, or pertaining to Kurdistan, the Kurdish people or the Kurdish language family.

Kurdish /ˈkɜː(ɹ)dɪʃ/ n
kurdiska
Family of Indo-Iranian languages of Kurdistan (in the Mesopotamia region, from the Zagros of mid-western Iran to the eastern extension of the chain of the Taurus Mountains).

Kurdistan pn
Kurdistan
An autonomous region of northern and northeastern Iraq lying within the aforementioned Kurdish-majority region.

Kurikka pn
Kurikka
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Kuril Islands pn
Kurilerna
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Kuwait /kjuːˈweɪt/ /kuːˈweɪt/ /kʊˈweɪt/ pn
Kuwait
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Kuwaiti adj
kuwaitisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Kuwait or the Kuwaiti people.

Kuwaiti Kuwaitis n
kuwaitier
A person from Kuwait or of Kuwaiti descent.

Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship pn
Kujavien‐Pommerns vojvodskap
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Kvarken pn
Kvarken
The narrow region in the Gulf of Bothnia separating the Bothnian Bay (the inner part of the gulf) from the Bothnian Sea.

Kven Kvens n
kvänska
A person of Finnish descent living in North Norway.

Kyiv /kiːˈɪv/ /ˈkiːv/ /ˈkiːɪv/ /ˈkjɪv/ pn
Kiev oblast
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(metonym) The Ukrainian government.
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Kyoto /kiˈjoʊtoʊ/ /ˈkjoʊtoʊ/ pn
Kyoto
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(international law) The Kyoto Protocol.

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪə(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ adj
kirgizisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Kyrgyzstan, the Kyrgyz people or the Kyrgyz language.

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪə(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ pn
kirgiziska kirgisiska
The Western Turkic language of Kyrgyz people.

Kyrgyz Republic pn
Kirgiziska Republiken
The official name of Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyzophone adj
kirgiziskspråkig
Speaking Kyrgyz.

Kyrgyzstan /-stæn/ /ˈkɛːɹ.ɡɪˌstɑːn/ /ˈkɪəɹ.ɡɪˌstɑːn/ /ˌkɛːɹ.ɡɪˈstɑːn/ /ˌkɪəɹ.ɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Kirgizistan
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Kyrgyzstani adj
kirgizistansk
Of or pertaining to Kyrgyzstan, its people and culture

Kyrgyzstani Kyrgyzstanis n
kirgizistanier
A native or inhabitant of Kyrgyzstan.

Kärkölä pn
Kärkölä
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Königsberg /ˈkeɪ.nɪɡzˌbɝɡ/ /ˈkøːnɪçsˌbɛɹk/ /ˈkøːnɪçsˌbɜːk/ /ˈkɜ.nɪɡzˌbɝɡ/ /ˈkɜː.nɪɡzˌbɜːɡ/ pn
Königsberg
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LARP /ˈlɑɹp/ /ˈlɑːp/ LARPs n
lajv
(games) Acronym of live-action roleplaying.

LARPer /ˈlɑɹ.pɚ/ /ˈlɑːpə(ɹ)/ LARPers n
lajvare
A person who takes part in LARP (live-action role-play).

LGBT /ɛl d͡ʒiː biː tiː/ adj
HBT HBTQ
Being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, or relating to these groups as a collective.

LOL /loʊl/ /lɑl/ /lɒl/ /lɔl/ /lɔːl/ /ɛl.oʊˈɛl/ /ɛl.əʊˈɛl/ interjection
asg asgarva lol
(Internet slang, text messaging) Lots of laughs. (occasionally used)

LSD n
LSD
Initialism of lysergic acid diethylamide.

La Mancha pn
La Mancha
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La Pérouse Strait pn
La Pérousesundet
A strait dividing the Russian island of Sakhalin in the north from the Japanese island of Hokkaido, and connecting the Sea of Japan on the west with the Sea of Okhotsk on the east.

La Rioja pn
La Rioja
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Laban /ˈleɪbən/ pn
Laban
(biblical) The brother of Rebekah and uncle of Jacob and Esau.

Labour Party pn
arbetarparti
Any of various political parties that aim to advance the interests of the working class, often characterized by left-of-centre politics and support for organized labour.

Labrador retriever Labrador retrievers n
labrador retriever
A dog of a medium to large breed, popular as guide dogs and in other service.

Labrador tea /ˈlæb.ɹə.dɔː(ɹ) ti/ Labrador teas n
pors
Any of three Rhododendron species (R. tomentosum, R. groenlandicum, or R. neoglandulosum).

Ladoga pn
Ladoga
A freshwater lake located in the Republic of Karelia and Leningrad Oblast in northwestern Russia, not far from Saint Petersburg. It is the largest lake in Europe.

Lady Luck pn
fru fortuna
A female personification of luck.

Lagrange point Lagrange points n
Lagrangepunkt
(astrophysics, orbital mechanics) A point in an orbital configuration of a two-body system where a small object affected only by gravity can theoretically be stationary relative to the two larger objects.

Lahti Lahtis pn
Lahtis
(countable) A surname from Finnish.

Lake Constance pn
Bodensjön
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Lake Erie pn
Eriesjön
One of the five Great Lakes of North America.

Lake Geneva pn
Genèvesjön
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Lake Huron pn
Huronsjön
One of the Great Lakes of North America. Hydrologically, a bay of Lake Michigan–Huron.

Lake Malar pn
Mälaren
The third-largest lake in Sweden.

Lake Michigan pn
Michigansjön
One of the Great Lakes of North America, and the only one located entirely within the United States. Hydrologically, a bay of Lake Michigan–Huron.

Lake Mälaren pn
Mälaren
The third-largest lake in Sweden.

Lake Ontario pn
Ontariosjön
One of the five Great Lakes of North America.

Lake Superior pn
Övre sjön
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Lake Victoria pn
Victoriasjön
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Lakota /ləˈkoʊtə/ /ləˈkəʊtə/ pn
lakota
The language spoken by the Lakota.

Lalibela pn
Lalibela
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Lamb of God pn
Guds lamm
Jesus, symbolized as a sacrifice.

Lamentations pn
Klagovisorna
(biblical) a book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh

Land of the Rising Sun pn
Soluppgångens land Uppgående solens land
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Lao /laʊ/ /ˈlɑːoʊ/ adj
laotisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Laos, the Lao people or their Kra-Dai Lao language.

Lao /laʊ/ /ˈlɑːoʊ/ Lao Laos n
laotier laotiska
(countable) A Tai ethnic group native to Southeast Asia.
laotiska laotier
(uncountable) The official language of Laos that is closely related to Thai.

Laocoön /leɪˈɒkoʊˌɒn/ /leɪˈɒkəˌwɒn/ /leɪˈɒkɵ.ɒn/ pn
Laokoon
(Greek mythology) A Trojan priest of Poseidon (or Apollo, depending on the author), whose rules he had defied (or whom he had otherwise offended), who tried to warn his fellow citizens against the Trojan horse. He was killed for this, along with his two sons, by giant snakes sent by Minerva (or Poseidon, or Apollo).

Laos /ˈlaʊ(s)/ /ˈlɑːoʊ(s)/ pn
Laos
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Laotian /leɪˈoʊʃən/ /ˈlaʊʃən/ adj
laotisk
Of, from, or pertaining to the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the Laotian people or the Laotian language.

Laotian /leɪˈoʊʃən/ /ˈlaʊʃən/ pn
laotiska
Synonym of Lao (“the official language of Laos”)

Laplace operator Laplace operators n
Laplaceoperator Laplacian
(mathematics, physics) A differential operator,denoted ∆ and defined on \mathbb{R}^n as \Delta = \sum_{i=1}^n \frac{\partial^2}{\partial x_i^2}, used in the modeling of wave propagation, heat flow and many other applications.

Laplace transform Laplace transforms n
Laplacetransform
(mathematics) an integral transform of positive real function f(t) to a complex function F(s); given by:

Laplacian adj
Laplace-
Of, or relating to Laplace.

Lapland pn
Lappland Sameland
The northern parts of Scandinavia and Finland with the Kola Peninsula in Russia, traditionally inhabited by the Sami people.

Lapland longspur Lapland longspurs n
lappsparv
Calcarius lapponicus, a passerine bird in the longspur family Calcariidae.

Lapp adj
lappländsk
From Lapland or of the Lapp peoples

Lapp Lapp Lapps n
lapp same
An indigenous person from Lapland. One of the Sami people.

Lapp pn
lapska samiska
The language of the Lapp peoples.

Lappajärvi pn
Lappajärvi
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Lappeenranta pn
Villmanstrand
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Lapponian Herder Lapponian Herders n
lapsk vallhund
A breed of dog from Finland, used by the Sami to herd reindeer.

Laptev Sea pn
Laptevhavet
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Lapua pn
Lappo
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Laputa /ləˈpjuːtə/ pn
Laputa
A fictional flying island in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels (1726).

Large Magellanic Cloud pn
Stora magellanska molnet
(galaxy) A particular dwarf irregular galaxy, the largest satellite of Milky Way.

Larry /ˈleɹi/ /ˈlæɹi/ /ˈlɛɹi/ pn
Lars Lasse
A diminutive of the en given name Laurence or Lawrence, popular as a male given name in the U.S. in the 1940s and the 1950s.

Last Judgment pn
domedag
The judgement day.

Last Supper pn
den sista måltiden
(Christianity) The Passover meal that Jesus ate with his disciples on the night before his death.

Late Antiquity pn
senantik
(history) The period of Mediterranean and Eurasian history from around the 3rd to the 7th centuries C.E., marked especially by the transition from the Roman and Persian Empires to the Middle Ages and the Islamic and Byzantine civilizations.

Late Latin pn
senlatin
The form of the Latin language used between the 2nd/3rd and 6th centuries.

Late Middle Ages pn
senmedeltid
(history) The period of European history between the High Middle Ages and the Early Modern period.

Lateran pn
Lateranen
A church and palace in Rome; used attributively to describe several councils and treaties

Latin /ˈlæt.ɪn/ [ˈlæt.n̩] [ˈlæʔ.n̩] adj
latinsk romersk
Of or relating to the script of the language spoken in ancient Rome and many modern alphabets.
Of or relating to the customs and people descended from the ancient Romans and their Empire.
latinamerikansk latinsk
Of or from Latin America or of Latin American culture.

Latin /ˈlæt.ɪn/ [ˈlæt.n̩] [ˈlæʔ.n̩] Latins n
romare
(historical) A person native to ancient Rome or its Empire.

Latin /ˈlæt.ɪn/ [ˈlæt.n̩] [ˈlæʔ.n̩] Latins pn
latin latinsk
(uncountable) The language of the ancient Romans, other Latins and of the Roman Catholic church, especially Classical Latin.
latinska
The Latin alphabet or writing system.

Latin America pn
Latinamerika
Those parts of the Americas which speak Spanish, Portuguese, French or Creoles based on them, which are Latin-derived languages: South America, Central America, Mexico, and most islands of the Caribbean.

Latin American adj
latinamerikansk
Of or relating to Latin America, its people, or its culture.

Latin American Latin Americans n
latinamerikan latinamerikanska
A native or inhabitant of Latin America, or of such descent.

Latin Church pn
latinska kyrkan
(Catholicism) One of the 24 particular churches (sui juris) in full communion with the Holy See and the rest of the Catholic Church which uses the Latin liturgical rites.

Latin alphabet Latin alphabets n
latinska alfabetet
The 26-letter alphabet consisting of the following letters (presented in majuscule and minuscule pairs):

Latinization /ˌlæt.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ Latinizations n
latinisering
The act or process of Latinizing, of making Latin.

Latinize /ˈlæt.ə.naɪz/ /ˈlæt.ən.aɪz/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.naɪz/ /ˈlæt.ɪn.aɪz/ v
latinisera
(transitive) To translate something into the Latin language; or make a word similar in appearance or form to a Latin word.

Latino /læˈtinoʊ/ /ləˈtinoʊ/ Latinos n
latinamerikan latino
(chiefly, _, US) A person, especially and usually (interpreted as) a male, from Latin America, a Hispanic person. (Compare Latina.)

Latvia /ˈlæt.vi.ə/ /ˈlɑːt.vi.ə/ pn
Lettland
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Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ /ˈlɑːtvi.ən/ adj
lettisk lettiska
Of, from, or pertaining to Latvia, the Latvian people or the Latvian language.

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ /ˈlɑːtvi.ən/ Latvians n
lettiska
(uncountable) The official language of Latvia; Lettish.
lettiska lett
(countable) A person from Latvia or of Latvian descent.

Laura /ˈlɔɹə/ /ˈlɔːɹə/ pn
Laura
A en given name.

Laurel and Hardy /ˈlɒɹ.əl ænd ˈhɑː.di/ /ˈlɔɹ.əl ænd ˈhɑɹ.di/ /ˈlɔːɹ.əl ænd ˈhɑː.di/ pn
Helan och Halvan

Laurence /ˈlɑɹəns/ /ˈlɒ.ɹəns/ /ˈlɔɹəns/ Laurences pn
Lars
A en given name

Law of Jante pn
jante jantelagen
A social code in Scandinavian countries that opposes individualism, ambition and vanity.

Laz pn
laziska
A Kartvelian language of Turkey and Caucasian Georgia, related to Georgian, Mingrelian, and Svan.

Lazarus /ˈlæzəɹəs/ pn
Lasaros
(biblical) Lazarus of Bethany, a man supposedly raised from the dead by Jesus Christ and later (Christianity) revered as a saint.
(biblical) A beggar in a parable by Jesus Christ, traditionally (Christianity) believed to have been a leper and often conflated with Lazarus of Bethany.
(rare) A en given name.

Lazio pn
Lazio
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League of Nations pn
Nationernas förbund
An international organization founded as a result of the Treaty of Versailles, which ended the First World War. Its goals included disarmament, preventing war through collective security, settling disputes between countries through negotiation, diplomacy and improving global quality of life. The predecessor of the United Nations.

Leah /ˈliːə/ pn
Lea
The elder daughter of Laban, sister to Rachel, and first wife of Jacob.

Leaning Tower of Pisa pn
lutande tornet i Pisa
A famous bell tower in the Italian town of Pisa, known for its irregular lean.

Lebanese /lɛ.bəˈniːz/ adj
libanesisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Lebanon or the Lebanese people.

Lebanese Republic pn
Republiken Libanon
Official name of Lebanon.

Lebanon /-ɒn/ /ˈlɛbənɑn/ /ˈlɛbənɔn/ /ˈlɛbənən/ Lebanons pn
Libanon
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Various places in the United States of America:

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Leeuwarden
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Leeward Antilles pn
Öarna under vinden
The westernmost islands in the southern half of the Lesser Antilles, in the Caribbean Sea, just north of the Venezuelan coast.

Lego /ˈlɛɡoʊ/ Legos n
lego
Any of several small, coloured, plastic bricks, often made by the Lego Company, that can be made to join together and be taken apart, used to construct toy buildings, vehicles, etc.

Leipzig /ˈlaɪp.sɪk/ /ˈlaɪp.sɪɡ/ /ˈlaɪp.tsɪk/ /ˈlaɪp.zɪɡ/ pn
Leipzig
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Lemi pn
Klemis Lemi
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Lempäälä pn
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Lenin pn
Lenin
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, a Russian revolutionary and politician.

Leningrad /ˈlɛn.ənˌɡræd/ /ˈlɛn.ənˌɡrɑd/ /ˈlɛn.ɪnˌɡræd/ /ˈlɛn.ɪnˌɡrɑd/ pn
Leningrad
(historical) Saint Petersburg, TemplateParserError:LuaError, from the time of Lenin's death in 1924 until 1991.

Leninism /lɛnɪnɪzm̩/ Leninisms n
leninism
A political ideology developed by Vladimir Lenin that proposes the establishment of the dictatorship of the proletariat led by a revolutionary vanguard party, as the political prelude to the establishment of communism.

Leninist /ˈlɛnənɪst/ /ˈlɛnɪnɪst/ more Leninist most Leninist adj
leninistisk leninsk
Of or relating to Leninism.

Leninist /ˈlɛnənɪst/ /ˈlɛnɪnɪst/ Leninists n
leninist
A person who follows or supports Lenin or the philosophy of Leninism.

Lent /lɛnt/ Lents n
fastan påskfastan
(Christianity) A period of the ecclesiastical year preceding Easter, traditionally involving temporary abstention from certain foods and pleasures.

Leo /ˈliːoʊ/ /ˈliːəʊ/ Leos n
lejon
Someone with a Leo star sign

Leo /ˈliːoʊ/ /ˈliːəʊ/ pn
Leo Lejonet
A en given name, borne by numerous saints and 13 popes.
Lejonet
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac, shaped approximately like a lion and containing the stars Regulus and Denebola.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the Lion, ruled by the Sun and covering July 23 - August 22 (tropical astrology) or August 16 - September 15 (sidereal astrology).

Leonard /ˈlɛnɚd/ pn
Lennart
A surname transferred from the given name.

Leonardeschi /lənɑɹˈdɛʃi/ /ˌli.ənɑɹˈdɛski/ /ˌli.ənɑɹˈdɛʃi/ /ˌlɪ.ənɑːˈdɛskɪ/ /ˌlɪ.ənɑːˈdɛʃɪ/ n
Leonardeschi
A group of artists who worked in the studio of, or under the influence of, Leonardo da Vinci.

Lesothan more Lesothan most Lesothan adj
lesothisk
Of or relating to Lesotho.

Lesothan Lesothans n
lesothier
A native or inhabitant of Lesotho.

Lesotho /ləˈsuːtuː/ pn
Lesotho
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Lesser Poland pn
Lillpolen
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Lillpolens vojvodskap
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Leto Letos pn
Leto
(uncountable, Greek mythology) Leto, in Greek mythology, the mother of Apollo and Artemis.

Levant /ləˈvænt/ /ləˈvɑnt/ /lɛvɑnt/ /ˈlɛv.ənt/ pn
Levanten
The countries bordering the eastern Mediterranean Sea, namely Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Jordan and Cyprus (and sometimes, especially in a historical context, also including Turkey and Egypt, then part of the Ottoman Empire).

Levantine /ˈlɛvəntaɪn/ adj
levantinsk
Of the Levant, the Eastern Mediterranean.

Levi /ˈliː.vaɪ/ pn
Levi
The third son of Jacob, by his wife Leah.

Levite /ˈliː.vaɪt/ Levites n
levit
A member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi, particularly in its role as a priestly caste.

Leviticus /ləˈvɪtɪkəs/ pn
Tredje Moseboken
The third of the Books of Moses in the Old Testament of the Bible; the third book in the Torah.

Leyden jar /ˈlaɪdən ˌdʒɑɹ/ Leyden jars n
kleistsk flaska leidenflaska leidnerflaska
(electrical engineering, historical) A glass jar or bottle used to accumulate static electricity between two electrodes.

Lhasa apso Lhasa apsos n
lhasa apso
A particular breed of dog, Tibetan in origin.

Liberal adj
liberal
Of or relating to the Liberal party, its membership, or its platform, policy, or viewpoint.

Liberia /laɪˈbɪəɹ.i.ə/ /laɪˈbɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Liberia
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Liberian adj
liberiansk liberisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Liberia or the Liberian people.

Libra /ˈliːbɹə/ pn
Vågen
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac, supposedly shaped like a set of scales.
(astrology) The astrological sign for the scales, ruled by Venus and covering September 24 - October 23 (tropical astrology) or October 16 - November 16 (sidereal astrology).

Libya /ˈlɪbi.ə/ pn
Libyen
(historical) Africa; that is, the part of North Africa known in classical antiquity.

Libyan /ˈlɪbi.ən/ adj
libysk
Of, from, or pertaining to Libya.

Liechtenstein /ˈlɪk.tən.staɪn/ pn
Liechtenstein
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Liechtensteiner Liechtensteiners n
liechtensteinare liechtensteinska
A person from Liechtenstein or of Liechtenstein descent.

Lieksa pn
Lieksa
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Liepāja pn
Liepaja Liepāja
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Light pn
Ljus
(Islam) The 24th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Liguria /lɪˈɡjʊəɹiə/ /lɪˈɡjʊɹiə/ pn
Ligurien
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Ligurian more Ligurian most Ligurian adj
ligurisk
Of or pertaining to Liguria.

Ligurian pn
liguriska
The Gallo-Italic language of this region.

Lilian /ˈlɪli.ən/ pn
Lilian
A en given name.

Lima /ˈlaɪmə/ /ˈliːmə/ pn
Lima
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Limburgish pn
limburgiska
A Germanic language or dialect continuum spoken near the common border between the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.

Limousin /ˌlɪməˈziːn/ /ˌlɪməˈzɪn/ pn
Limousin
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Lindelof Lindelofs pn
Lindelöf

Linköping pn
Linköping
The seventh-largest city in Sweden.

Linnaean /lɪˈneɪ.ən/ /lɪˈniː.ən/ adj
linneansk
(taxonomy) Of or relating to the binomial nomenclature originated by him

Linnaeus pn
Linné
Carl (or the latinized Carolus) Linnaeus, also known as Carl von Linné, Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of nomenclature. He is known as the "father of modern taxonomy."

Linus /ˈlaɪnəs/ pn
Linus
A en given name.

Linux /ˈlɪnəks/ /ˈlɪnʊks/ Linuxen Linuxes pn
Linux
An open-source computer operating system kernel.

Lionheart pn
Lejonhjärta
The nickname of Richard I of England.

Liperi pn
Libelits
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Lisbon /ˈlɪzbən/ pn
Lissabon
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Lithuania /ˌlɪð.juˈeɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪθ.juˈeɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪθˈweɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Litauen
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Lithuanian /ˌlɪð.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθˈweɪ.ni.ən/ more Lithuanian most Lithuanian adj
litauisk litauiska
Of or relating to Lithuania.

Lithuanian /ˌlɪð.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθˈweɪ.ni.ən/ Lithuanians n
litauiska litauisk
(uncountable) The main language of Lithuania.
litauer litauiska
(countable) A person living in or coming from Lithuania.

Lithuanian Hound Lithuanian Hounds n
litauisk stövare
A large, powerful scenthound originating in Lithuania.

Little Red Book pn
Maos lilla röda
Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung, a book widely distributed in Communist China.

Little Red Riding Hood /ˈlɪtl̩ ɹɛd ɹaɪ.dɪŋ hʊd/ pn
Rödluvan
A fairy tale about a young girl who walks through the forest to visit her grandmother and encounters the Big Bad Wolf (or another vicious wolf, or werewolf in archaic versions).
The girl who is the protagonist and title character in this story.

Little Russia pn
Lillryssland
(historical) The former Imperial Russian administrative subdivisions in north central Ukraine.

Little Russian adj
lillrysk
Of or pertaining to Little Russia.

Liturgy of the Hours n
tidegärd
(Catholicism) A liturgy for daily use at each of the canonical hours obligatory to all Catholic bishops, priests, and transitional deacons and composed of psalms, hymns, and readings but lacking the eucharist.

Liverpool /ˈlɪvə(ɹ)ˌpuːl/ pn
Liverpool
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Liverpudlian more Liverpudlian most Liverpudlian adj
liverpoolsk
Of or relating to Liverpool in England.

Liverpudlian Liverpudlians n
liverpoolare
A native or resident of Liverpool in England.
(soccer) someone connected with Liverpool Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.

Livia pn
Livia
A en given name.

Livonia /lɪˈvoʊniə/ pn
Livland
(historic) A historical region in the Baltic, south of the Gulf of Finland, now divided and constituting southern Estonia and northern Latvia.

Livonian adj
livländsk
Pertaining to Livonia or Livonians.

Livonian Livonians n
liver livländare
A person from Livonia.

Livonian pn
liviska
An extinct Finno-Ugric language spoken in Latvia.

Ljubljana /ˌl(j)ʊbliˈɑːnə/ pn
Ljubljana
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Llanfihangel-ar-Arth pn
Llanfihangel-ar-Arth

Lockean more Lockean most Lockean adj
lockeansk
Of or pertaining to John Locke (1632–1704), English physician and philosopher, regarded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers.

Lockean Lockeans n
lockean

Lockeanism n
lockeanism

Lodz Voivodeship pn
Łódź vojvodskap
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Lojban /ˈloʊʒbæn/ /ˈloʊʒbɑːn/ /ˈlɒʒbæn/ more Lojban most Lojban adj
lojbansk
Of or relating to Lojban.

Lojban /ˈloʊʒbæn/ /ˈloʊʒbɑːn/ /ˈlɒʒbæn/ pn
lojban
An artificial language created by Logical Language Group designed to be logical, based on the earlier Loglan.

Loki /ˈloʊki/ /ˈləʊki/ pn
Loke
(Norse mythology) The god of mischief and trickery; growing progressively evil, he kills Balder, and is bound until Ragnarok, the end of the world.

Lombard /ˈlɑmbɑɹd/ /ˈlɒmbɑːd/ Lombards n
langobard longobard
(historical) A member of a Germanic people who invaded Italy in the 6th century.
lombard
A native or inhabitant of Lombardy.

Lombard /ˈlɑmbɑɹd/ /ˈlɒmbɑːd/ Lombards pn
lombardiska
A Romance language spoken in northern Italy and southern Switzerland.
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Lombardy /ˈlɑmbəɹdi/ /ˈlɒmbədi/ pn
Lombardiet
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London /ˈlʌ.nən/ /ˈlʌn.dən/ Londons pn
Londons
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London
(figuratively) The government of the United Kingdom.

London Underground pn
Londons tunnelbana
The London underground railway system.

Londoner /ˈlʌn.dən.ə(ɹ)/ Londoners n
Londonbo londonbo
A person from, or an inhabitant of, London.

Longyearbyen pn
Longyearbyen
The largest settlement in Svalbard.

Lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ Lords pn
Herre Herren
(Christianity) God the Father; the Godhead.
(Christianity) Jesus Christ, God the Son.

Lord's Prayer pn
Herrens bön fadervår
The prayer which, according to the New Testament of the Bible, Jesus Christ taught his disciples in the Sermon on the Mount.

Lorentz factor n
Lorentzfaktor
(physics) a factor arising frequently in special relativity, to calculate the degree of time dilation, length contraction and relativistic mass of an object moving relative to an observer, defined as (1-v^2/c^2)^{-0.5}, where v and c are relative velocity and the speed of light, respectively

Lorraine /lɔˈɹeɪn/ /ləˈɹeɪn/ pn
Lorraine
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A en given name, associated with Laura by folk etymology.
A surname.

Los Angeles /- ˈændʒələs/ /- ˈændʒəlɪz/ /loʊs ˈæŋɡələs/ /loʊs ˈɑŋheɪleɪs/ /lɑs ˈændʒələs/ /lɒs ˈændʒɪliːz/ /lɒs ˈændʒɪlɪz/ /lɒs-/ /lɔs ˈændʒəliːz/ /lɔs ˈændʒələs/ /lɔs ˈæŋɡələs/ pn
Los Angeles
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Louis /ˈlu.əs/ /ˈlu.ɪs/ /ˈluː.i/ /ˈlʉ.əs/ /ˈlʉː.i/ Louises pn
Ludvig
A en given name.
(uncommon) A en given name

Louise /luːˈiːz/ /ləˈwiːz/ pn
Lovisa Louise
A en given name.
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Louisiana /luːˌiːziˈænə/ /ləˌwiːziˈænə/ /ˌluːziˈænə/ pn
Louisiana
(historical) A vast territory in central North America:

Louvain pn
Leuven
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Louvre /ˈluːv(ɹə)/ /ˈluːvə(ɹ)/ pn
Louvren
A famous art museum and former royal palace in Paris, France.

Low German n
lågtyska plattyska nedersaksiska
(linguistics) Any of a number of West Germanic languages, primarily spoken in northern Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium, that did not undergo the High German consonant shift; the group thereof.

Low Germany pn
Lågtyskland
(dated) Northern Germany, the low-lying land of the German people in Central Europe around the North and Baltic seas.

Low Saxon pn
lågsachsiska
A group of related dialects of Low German, spoken in northern Germany and parts of the Netherlands, formerly also in Denmark.

Lower Saxony pn
Niedersachsen
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Lower Sorbian pn
lågsorbiska
a highly endangered West Slavic language spoken in parts of southern Brandenburg

Lucerne pn
Luzern
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Lucian /ˈljuː-/ /ˈluː.sɪən/ /ˈluː.ʃən/ pn
Lukianos
A sophist who was of Syrian origin.

Lucifer /ˈluːsɪfə/ pn
Lucifer
(biblical) The King of Babylon who was compared to the planet Venus in first the Wycliffe version then the King James Version of Isaiah 14:12; it is unclear whether this verse refers to a specific king or to a representation of the entire line of kings of Babylon.

Lucy /ˈluːsi/ pn
Lucia
A surname from Old French derived from place names in Normandy based on a male personal name, from Latin Lucius.

Luddite /ˈlʌ.daɪt/ [ˈlʌ.ɾaɪt] [ˈlʌ.ɾʌit] Luddites n
luddit maskinstormare
(historical) Any of a group of early-19th-century English textile workers who destroyed machinery because it would harm their livelihood.
bakåtsträvare luddit maskinstormare
(by extension, often, pejorative) Someone who opposes technological change.

Luhansk People's Republic pn
Folkrepubliken Lugansk
A partially-recognized secessionist state proclaimed in Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine on the 27th of April, 2014; one of two members of the Confederation of Novorossiya.

Lukashenko pn
Lukasjenko
A transliteration of the Ukrainian surname Лукаше́нко (Lukašénko).

Luke /luːk/ /lɪu̯k/ pn
Lukas
A en given name
Luke the Evangelist, an early Christian credited with the authorship of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
An English surname originating as a patronymic, a variant of Luck.
Luk. Lukasevangeliet Lukas
(biblical) The Gospel of St. Luke, a book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the third of the four gospels.

Lule Sami pn
lulesamiska
A Finno-Ugric language spoken in parts of Norway and Sweden.

Luleå pn
Luleå
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Lusophone /ˈlusəˌfoʊn/ /ˈluːsəˌfəʊn/ adj
portugisiskspråkig
(of a place) Portuguese-speaking.

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluːθɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ /ˈluθɹən/ more Lutheran most Lutheran adj
luthersk lutheran
(Christianity) Of or pertaining to the theology of Martin Luther (1483–1546) or his followers, or the Lutheran church.

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluːθɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ /ˈluθɹən/ Lutherans n
lutheran luthersk
(Christianity) A member of any of the Christian churches which identify with the theology of Martin Luther.

Lutheranism n
lutheranism lutherdom
The Christian denomination based on the beliefs and doctrines developed by Martin Luther and his immediate followers.

Luumäki pn
Luumäki
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Luxembourg /ˈlʌk.səm.bɜːɡ/ /ˈlʌk.səm.bɝɡ/ pn
Luxemburg
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Luxembourger Luxembourgers n
luxemburgare luxemburgska
A person from the independent grand duchy of Luxembourg or of Luxembourgish descent.

Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbɜːɡɪʃ/ /ˈlʌksəmˌbɝɡɪʃ/ adj
luxemburgsk
Of, from, or pertaining to Luxembourg or its people.

Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbɜːɡɪʃ/ /ˈlʌksəmˌbɝɡɪʃ/ pn
luxemburgiska
A Germanic language spoken in Luxembourg and, traditionally, around the city of Arlon (Belgium); originally included in the Moselle Franconian group of High German dialects, but now usually regarded as a separate language due to its standardisation and official use in the state of Luxembourg.

Luzon Strait pn
Luzonsundet
A strait between Taiwan and Luzon, connecting the South China Sea with the Philippine Sea.

Lviv /ləˈviːv/ pn
Lviv
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Lycksele pn
Lycksele

Lydia /ˈlɪ.di.ə/ pn
Lydia
(Biblical) A woman converted by St. Paul; presumably named for ancestry or residence in Lydia.
A en given name.

Lydian /ˈlɪ.di.ən/ /ˈlɪ.dɪ.ən/ pn
lydiska
An extinct Indo-European language in the Anatolian subgroup.

Lyme disease n
borrelia
(disease) Infection by one of three or more subspecies of the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted by four species of tick in genus Ixodes. Symptoms include a rash followed by fever, joint pain, and headaches.

Lyon pn
Lyon
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Löwchen Löwchen Löwchens n
loöwchen
An uncommon bichon bred in North-Western Europe.

Lübeck pn
Lybeck
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Lübeckian adj
lybsk
Of or pertaining to Lübeck.

M-theory n
M-teori
(physics) A generalized theory of eleven-dimensional supergravity that attempts to unify the five superstring theories

MB MBs n
MB
(China, slang) moneyboy.
(computing) Motherboard.
(military, US) Initialism of marine barracks.
(Thailand) million baht.
Bachelor of Medicine degree (Latin: Medicinae Baccalaureus).

MILF /mɪlf/ MILFs n
MILF milf
(vulgar, slang, acronym) A (putative) mother found sexually attractive

MIT license pn
MIT-licens

MP3 player MP3 players n
MP3-spelare
An electronic device for playing digital audio files in the MP3 format (and, in many cases, also files in some other formats and/or including a radio function).

Maasai /ˈmɑːsaɪ/ pn
maa massaj
An Eastern Nilotic language spoken in Southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania by the Maasai people.

Maccabee /ˈmæ.kəˌbi/ Maccabees n
mackabé
(biblical) A member of the Maccabees (a liberation movement in Israel who established Jewish independence in the Land of Israel in the second and first centuries BC).

Macedonia /ˌmæs.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˌmæs.əˈdoʊn.jə/ /ˌmæs.əˈdəʊ.nɪ.ə/ pn
Makedonien
An ancient Greek kingdom, located to the north of Thessaly, comprising the Greek city of Thessaloniki and its surroundings.
A geographical region which includes the Republic of North Macedonia, the Greek region of Macedonia, the Pirin region of Bulgaria, and small parts of Albania and Serbia.

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ adj
makedonisk makedonska
Of or pertaining to Macedonia or its people or language.

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ Macedonians n
makedonier makedonska
(countable) A person from Macedonia (in any sense).
makedonska makedoniska
(uncountable) A South Slavic language, the standard language of the Republic of North Macedonia.

Machiavellian /ˌmæk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ /ˌmæk.jəˈvɛl.i.ən/ /ˌmɑk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ more Machiavellian most Machiavellian adj
machiavellisk
Attempting to achieve goals by cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous methods, especially in politics or in advancing one's career.

Madagascar /-ɑː/ /madəˈɡaskə/ /mædəˈɡæskɑɹ/ pn
Madagaskar
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Madagascar jacana Madagascar jacanas n
madagaskarjaçana
Actophilornis albinucha, a wader in the family Jacanidae.

Madras /məˈdɹæs/ /məˈdɹɑːs/ pn
Madras
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Madrid /məˈdɹɪd/ /ˈmædrɪd/ /ˈmædɹɪd/ pn
Madrid
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Madurese pn
maduresiska
An Austronesian language spoken predominantly on the island of Madura.

Magadha pn
Magadha

Magdalene /ˈmæɡdəlin/ /ˈmɔːdlɪn/ pn
Magdalena
A en given name

Magdeburg /ˈmaɡdəbɜːɡ/ /ˈmæɡdəbɝɡ/ pn
Magdeburg
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Magellanic Cloud Magellanic Clouds n
Magellanskt moln
(galaxy) Either of two irregular galaxies that are close companions of our Milky Way galaxy.

Maggie /ˈmæɡi/ pn
Greta Meta Märta
A diminutive of the en given name Margaret.

Magna Carta /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːtə/ /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːɹtə/ [-ɾə] Magna Cartas Magnae Cartae Magnæ Cartæ pn
Magna Charta
(historical) A charter granted by King John to the barons at Runnymede in 1215, which is one of the bases of English constitutional tradition; a physical copy of this charter, or a later version.

Magna Graecia pn
Magna Graecia
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Magnus /ˈmæɡnəs/ pn
Magnus Måns
A en given name of mostly Scottish and Scandinavian usage.

Maharashtra pn
Maharashtra
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Mahlon pn
Mahelon
(rare) A en given name of biblical origin.

Maiden's Tower pn
Jungfrutornet Leandertornet
A tower that sits on a small islet located in the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey.

Maine /meɪn/ /mɛn/ pn
Maine
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Majesty /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ə.sti/ /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪ.sti/ pronoun
Majestät
a term of address for royalty and imperiality

Majorca /məˈd͡ʒɔɹ.kə/ /məˈd͡ʒɔː.kə/ /məˈjɔɹ.kə/ /məˈjɔː.kə/ pn
Mallorca
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Makemake /ˈmɑ.keˈmɑke/ pn
Makemake
(mythology) The creator deity in the mythology of Easter Island.
(astronomy) A dwarf planet orbiting in the Kuiper belt, discovered in 2005.

Malachi /ˈmæləkaɪ/ pn
Malaki
(biblical) A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.
(biblical) A minor prophet.
A en given name mostly used in Ireland as an anglicization of two Gaelic names.

Malagasy /mæləˈɡeɪzi/ /ˌmæləˈɡæsi/ Malagasies Malagasy n
malagassiska
(uncountable) The languages of Madagascar or of the Malagasy people, when considered to be one language.

Malawi /mɑːˈlɑːwi/ /məˈlɑːwi/ pn
Malawi
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Malawian adj
malawisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Malawi or the Malawian people.

Malax pn
Malax
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Malay /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ adj
malajiska
Of or relating to the Malays, a people living in Brunei, on the eastern coast of Sumatra, the islands of Bangka and Belitung, the Riau archipelago and the coastal areas of Kalimantan in Indonesia, in most of Malaysia (states where they are politically dominant), in Singapore and in the southernmost provinces of Thailand.

Malay /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ pn
malajiska
(broad sense) The Malay language, an Austronesian language spoken by most Malay people and by others where it is an official language, including under the name Indonesian.

Malayalam /mæləˈjɑːləm/ /ˌmɑː.ləˈjɑː.ləm/ pn
malayalam malajiska
A Dravidian language spoken in the states of Kerala and Lakshadweep, India.

Malaysia /məlejsiə/ /məlejʃə/ /məˈleɪziə/ /məˈleɪʒə/ pn
Malaysia
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Malaysian /məˈleɪ.zi.ən/ /məˈleɪ.ʒən/ adj
malaysisk
Pertaining to the country of Malaysia.
Pertaining to the Malay language.

Maldives /-divz/ /ˈmæl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɑl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɒl.diːvz/ /ˈmɔl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɔːl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɔːl.diːvz/ pn
Maldiverna
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Maldivian adj
maldivisk
Of, from, or pertaining to the Maldives, the Maldivian people or the Maldivian language.

Maldivian Maldivians n
maldivier
(countable) A person from the Maldives or of Maldivian descent.

Mali /ˈmɑːli/ pn
Mali
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Malian adj
malisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Mali or the Malian people.

Mallorcan more Mallorcan most Mallorcan adj
mallorkinsk
Of, from, or relating to, Mallorca or its culture or people.

Mallorcan Mallorcans n
mallorkinska
The variety of Balearic Catalan spoken on Mallorca.

Malmquist Malmquists pn
Malmqvist

Malmö /ˈmalməʊ/ /ˈmɑlmoʊ/ /ˈmɑlmʊ/ /ˈmɑːlməʊ/ /ˈmɑːlmɜː/ pn
Malmö
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Malta /ˈmɑl.tə/ /ˈmɔl.tə/ /ˈmɔːl.tə/ pn
Malta
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Maltese /mɑlˈtiz/ /mɒlˈtiːz/ /mɔːlˈtiːz/ Maltese Malteses n
maltes maltesare
(mostly, in the plural, plural "Maltese") An inhabitant or a resident of Malta.
maltesiska
(uncountable) The Semitic language of Malta.

Maltese cross Maltese crosses n
johanniterkors johannitkors maltakors malteserkors
A cross having four equal arms resembling arrowheads joined at the points

Malé /ˈmɑːleɪ/ /ˈmɑːlɛ/ pn
Malé
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Man pn
människa
The genus Homo.

Manama /məˈnɑːmə/ pn
Manama
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Manchu /ˌmænˈt͡ʃuː/ adj
manchuisk
Manchurian, referring to the Manchu(rian) people.
Manchurian, referring to the Manchu language.

Manchu /ˌmænˈt͡ʃuː/ Manchus n
manchu manchurier
A person belonging to or descended from the indigenous people of Manchuria.

Manchu /ˌmænˈt͡ʃuː/ pn
manchuiska
The indigenous language of the Manchu people, spoken in Manchuria.

Manchuria /mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiə/ pn
Manchuriet
(historical) The area traditionally inhabited by the Manchu people and their Jurchen predecessors, in modern China and Russia.

Mandarin /mæn.də.ˈɹɪn/ /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ n
mandarin mandarinkinesiska
Standard Mandarin, an official language of China and Taiwan, and one of four official languages in Singapore; Putonghua, Guoyu or Huayu.

Mandelbrot set Mandelbrot sets n
Mandelbrotmängd
(mathematics) the set of complex numbers c for which the orbit of 0 under iteration of the complex quadratic polynomial zn+1 = zn2 + c remains bounded. The boundary of this set is a fractal.

Manichaean /ˌmænɪˈkiːən/ adj
manikeistisk manikeisk manikéisk manikéistisk
Of or relating to Manichaeism.

Manichaean /ˌmænɪˈkiːən/ Manichaeans n
manikeer manikéer
A follower of Manichaeism.

Manichaeism /mænɪˈkiːɪz(ə)m/ /ˈmænɪkiːɪz(ə)m/ pn
manikeism
(religion) A syncretic, dualistic religion that combines elements of Zoroastrian, Christian, and Gnostic thought, founded by the Iranian prophet Mani in 3rd century AD.

Manila /məˈnɪl.ə/ pn
Manila
(figuratively) The national government or administrative authority of the Philippines.

Manila hemp n
Manillahampa manilla manillahampa abaca
The fibre of the abaca.

Manipur /ˌmənɪpʊɹ/ pn
Manipur
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Manitoba /ˌmæn.ɪˈtəʊ.bə/ /ˌmænɪˈtoʊbə/ pn
Manitoba
A province in Western Canada.

Manson /ˈmænsən/ Mansons pn
Magnuson Magnusson
A surname transferred from the given name.

Manx /mæŋks/ pn
manx manniska
(uncountable) A Goidelic language spoken on the Isle of Man.

Manx cat /mæŋks kæt/ Manx cats n
Manx katt
A domestic cat of a breed that is native to the Isle of Man, principally characterized by suppression of the tail, and with a short-haired coat and a medium-sized, rounded, cobby body.

Maoism /ˈmaʊɪzəm/ Maoisms n
maoism
The philosophy espoused by Chinese leader Mao Zedong, a form of Marxism-Leninism that focuses on the peasantry as the revolutionary vanguard.

Maoist more Maoist most Maoist adj
maoistisk
of, related to, or advocating Maoism

Maoist Maoists n
maoist
one who advocates Maoism

Maori /ˈmaʊɹi/ /ˈmæʊɹiː/ /ˈmɐʉɹiː/ [ˈmɑːɔɾi] adj
maorisk maori
Of, from, or pertaining to the Maori.

Maori /ˈmaʊɹi/ /ˈmæʊɹiː/ /ˈmɐʉɹiː/ [ˈmɑːɔɾi] Maori Maories Maoris n
maori
A member of the indigenous people of New Zealand.

Marburg disease n
marburgfeber

March /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːt͡ʃ/ Marches pn
mars
The third month of the Gregorian calendar, following February and preceding April. Abbreviation: Mar or Mar.

March fly March flies n
trädgårdshårmygga

Marcomanni n
markomanner
(historical) an ancient Germanic tribe.

Marcomannic more Marcomannic most Marcomannic adj
markomannisk
Of or pertaining to the Marcomanni.

Margaret /-ət/ /ˈmɑɹɡəɹɪt/ /ˈmɑɹɡɹɪt/ /ˈmɑːɡəɹɪt/ /ˈmɑːɡɹɪt/ Margarets pn
Margareta
A en given name.

Marian /ˈme(ə)ɹiən/ /ˈmɛəɹiən/ /ˈmɛɹiən/ more Marian most Marian adj
mariansk
(Christianity) Of or relating to the Virgin Mary.

Mariana Trench pn
Marianergraven
(oceanography) A submarine trench in the North Pacific Ocean, noted for having the deepest known point on Earth.

Mariehamn pn
Mariehamn
The capital of Åland, an autonomous province of Finland.

Marina /məˈɹiːnə/ pn
Marina
A transliteration of the Russian female given name Марина (Marina).

Mario /ˈmaɹiəʊ/ /ˈmæɹioʊ/ /ˈmæɹiəʉ/ /ˈmɐːɹiəʉ/ /ˈmɑɹioʊ/ /ˈmɑːɹiəʊ/ /ˈmɛɹioʊ/ Marios pn
Mario
A en given name.

Mariupol /-pɑl/ /-pəl/ /meɹ.iˈuː.poʊl/ /mæɹ.iˈuː.poʊl/ /mæɹ.iˈuː.pɒl/ /mɑː.ɹiˈuː.poʊl/ /mɛɹ.iˈuː.poʊl/ /ˈmeɹ.iu-/ /ˈmæɹ.iu-/ /ˈmɛɹ.iu-/ pn
Mariupol
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Mark /maːk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɹ)k/ Marks pn
Markus
A en given name.
Mark the Evangelist, also called John Mark, the first patriarch of Alexandria, credited with the authorship of the Gospel of Mark.
(biblical) The Gospel of St. Mark, a book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the second of the four gospels.

Markov chain Markov chains n
Markovkedja
(probability theory) A discrete-time stochastic process with the Markov property.

Marlene pn
Marlene
A en given name borrowed from German in early 20th century.

Mars /ˈmɑɹz/ /ˈmɑːz/ pn
Mars
(astronomy) The fourth planet in the solar system. Symbol: ♂
(Roman god) The Roman god of war.
The Mars Bar, a brand of chocolate bar with caramel and nougat filling.

Marseillaise /mɑː.seɪˈjɛz/ /mɑːɹseɪˈjɛz/ pn
Marseljäsen
The French national anthem, La Marseillaise, with at least seven verses plus the chorus.

Marseille /mɑː(ɹ)ˈseɪ/ pn
Marseille Marseilles
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Marseille soap Marseille soaps n
Marseille tvål
A kind of hard soap, made from vegetable oils.

Marshall Islands /ˈmaːʃəl ˈaɪləndz/ /ˈmɑɹ.ʃəl ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈmɑː.ʃəl ˈaɪ.ləndz/ pn
Marshallöarna
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Marshallese pn
marshalliska
The Austronesian language of the Marshall Islands.

Martha /ˈmɑɹθə/ /ˈmɑːθə/ pn
Marta
A en given name of biblical origin.
The sister of Lazarus and Mary in the New Testament.

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ adj
marsiansk
Of or relating to the planet Mars, or (science fiction) its imagined inhabitants. [from 19th c.]

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ Martians n
marsian marsmänniska
(astrology) A person under the astrological influence of the planet Mars.
(chiefly, science fiction) An inhabitant of the planet Mars.

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ pn
marsianska
(science fiction) A hypothetical language spoken on Mars.

Martin /ˈmɑɹ.tn̩/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ Martins pn
Martin Mårten
A en given name originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.

Martina /mɑɹˈtinə/ pn
Martina
A en given name.

Martinique /ˌmɑː(ɹ)tɪˈniːk/ pn
Martinique
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Marxism Marxisms n
marxism
The socialist and communist philosophy and political program founded by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
The socialist and communist theory of the followers of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels; a radical, revolutionary political philosophy that aims to capture state power, introduce a dictatorship of the proletariat, and then progress to communism.

Marxism-Leninism pn
marxism-leninism
(politics, communism) A communist ideological stream that emerged as the mainstream tendency amongst the Communist parties in the 1920s as it was adopted as the ideological foundation of the Communist International during Stalin's era, and was later adopted by the People's Republic of China, Cuba, Vietnam, and several other nations.

Marxist /ˈmɑːksɪst/ /ˈmɑːɹksɪst/ adj
marxistisk
Following the ideals of Marxism.

Marxist /ˈmɑːksɪst/ /ˈmɑːɹksɪst/ Marxists n
marxist
One that believes in or follows the ideals of Marxism.

Mary /ˈmeː.ɹi/ /ˈmɛə.ɹi/ /ˈmɛɚ.i/ /ˈmɛɹ.i/ Maries Marys pn
Maria
Mary of Bethany, the sister of Lazarus and Martha.
(Islam) The 19th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an, recounting the events leading up to the birth of Jesus.
Maria Maja
(Ireland, dated) A male middle name, given in honour of the Virgin Mary.

Mary Magdalene pn
Maria Magdalena Maria från Magdala
(biblical character) A female disciple of Jesus.

Maryland /ˈmæɹɪlənd/ /ˈmɛəɹɪlənd/ /ˈmɛɹələn/ /ˈmɛɹɪlənd/ pn
Maryland
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Masoretic /mæsəˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
masoretisk massoretisk
Of or relating to the Masorah, or to its authors.

Masovia /məˈzoʊ.vi.ə/ pn
Masovien
(historical) A historic and geographical region of Poland, situated in the east of the country.

Masovian Voivodeship pn
Masoviens vojvodskap
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Mass /ˈmæs/ Masses n
mässa
(Roman Catholic Church) The principal liturgical service of the Church, encompassing both a scripture service (Liturgy of the Word) and a eucharistic service (Liturgy of the Eucharist), which includes the consecration and oblation (offering) of the host and wine.

Massachusett pn
massachusett
The Algonquian language of the Massachusett tribe.

Massachusetts /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːzɪts/ /ˌmæsəˈt͡ʃuːsɪts/ pn
Massachusetts
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Masuria pn
Masurien
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Mathewson Mathewsons pn
Matsson Mattsson
A surname originating as a patronymic.

Matilda /məˈtɪldə/ pn
Matilda
A en given name.

Matthew /-(j)ɪu̯/ /ˈmæθjuː/ Matthews pn
Matteus Mattias
A en given name of biblical origin.
Matteus
(biblical) The Gospel of St. Matthew, the first book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the first of the four gospels, a book attributed to Matthew the Evangelist.

Matthias /məˈθaɪəs/ pn
Mattias
The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. (biblical character)
Mathias Mattias
A en given name, derived from the same source as Matthew.

Maundy Thursday pn
skärtorsdag
The Thursday before Easter, which commemorates the Last Supper.

Maurice /mɔˈɹis/ /məˈɹis/ /məˈɹiːs/ /ˈmɒɹɪs/ pn
Mauritz
A en given name, equivalent to English Morris.

Mauritania /ˌmɒɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ /ˌmɔːɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ pn
Mauretanien
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Mauritian adj
mauritisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Mauritius, its people, or their language or culture.

Mauritian Mauritians n
mauritier
A person from Mauritius or of Mauritian descent.

Mauritian Creole pn
mauritisk kreol
The creole language spoken in Mauritius, stemming from French, with some vocabulary from diverse sources such as English and Portuguese.

Mauritius /mɔːˈɹɪʃəs/ /məˈɹɪʃiəs/ /məˈɹɪʃəs/ pn
Mauritius
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A en given name, found e.g. in St. Mauritius.

Maximilian pn
Maximilian
A en given name, rare in English.

May /meɪ/ Mays pn
maj blomstermånad
The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.
Maj May
A en given name, usually pet name for Mary and Margaret, reinforced by the month and plant meaning.

May Day May Days n
första maj valborg vappen
Labour Day, the first day of May, a worldwide workers' holiday.

Mayotte /maɪˈɒt/ pn
Mayotte
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Mazanderani pn
mazanderani
The Mazanderani language, a northwestern Iranian language closely related to Persian.

McDonald's McDonald's McDonald'ses pn
Donken Gyllene måsen McDonald's
A widespread chain of fast food restaurants.

McJob McJobs n
grottekvarn skitjob slavgöra
(colloquial, sometimes, pejorative) A typically entry-level job, often part-time or temporary, generally paying low wages and requiring minimal training, such as entry-level positions at fast-food restaurants.

Meadow Mari pn
östmariska
A standardized dialect of the Mari language used mainly in the European part of the Russian Federation.

Mecca /ˈmɛkə/ Meccas n
mecka
(figuratively, sometimes, _, offensive) Any place considered to be a very important place to visit by people with a particular interest.

Mecca /ˈmɛkə/ pn
Mekka
(sometimes, _, proscribed) TemplateParserError:LuaError, the holiest place in Islam, location of the sacred Ka'ba, and to which Muslims are required to make a hajj at least once in their lifetime, if possible.

Mecklenburg Mecklenburgs pn
Mecklenburg
(uncountable) An area in Baltic northern Germany.
(countable) A surname from German.

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania pn
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
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Mede Medes n
meder
Any of a Western Iranian people who inhabited the ancient region of Media.

Media /ˈmiːdɪə/ pn
Medien
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(historical) The territories corresponding to the empire ruled by dynasts from Media.

MediaWiki /ˈmiːdi.əˌwɪki/ pn
MediaWiki

Medieval Latin pn
medeltidslatin
The Latin language as spoken and written during the Middle Ages, before it was developed by the Italian humanists into Renaissance Latin.

Mediterranean /ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/ [mɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnjən] [mɛɾəɾəˈɹeɪnɪən] more Mediterranean most Mediterranean adj
mediterran medelhavs
Of or pertaining to the Mediterranean Sea and the region around it.

Mediterranean Sea /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.ni.ən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.njən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.dɪ.təˈɹeɪ.nɪ.ən ˈsiː/ pn
Medelhavet
The sea between Europe and Africa.

Mediterranean flour moth Mediterranean flour moths n
kvarnmott
Any of species Ephestia kuehniella of moths that feeds on grain.

Mediterranean gull Mediterranean gulls n
svarthuvad mås
Ichthyaetus melanocephalus, a small gull of the Western Palearctic.

Medusa /məˈduːsə/ /mɪˈdjuːsə/ /mɪˈdjuːzə/ pn
Medusa
(Greek mythology) The youngest and only mortal of the three gorgon sisters, killed by Perseus.

Medvedev Medvedevs pn
Medvedev
A transliteration of the Russian surname Медве́дев (Medvédev).

Meiji period pn
Meijiperiod
The 45-year reign of Emperor Meiji (1868-1912). During this time, Japan started its modernization and rose to world power status.

Melanesia /ˌmɛl.əˈni.ʒə/ /ˌmɛl.əˈniː.zi.ə/ pn
Melanesien
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Melanesian adj
melanesisk
Of or relating to Melanesia.

Melbourne /ˈmelbn̩/ /ˈmælbn̩/ /ˈmɛl.bɔːn/ /ˈmɛl.bən/ /ˈmɛl.bɚn/ pn
Melbourne
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Melchior /ˈmɛl.ki.ɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Melker
(rather rare) A en given name.

Melilla pn
Melilla
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Melissa /məˈlɪsə/ pn
Melissa
A en given name. Popular in the latter half of the 20th century.

Member of Parliament Members of Parliament n
parlamentsledamot riksdagsledamot
(UK, Canada, Australia, NZ) A representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to a house of a parliament.

Memphis /ˈmɛmfɪs/ pn
Memfis Memphis
The name of several towns or cities in the US.

Menshevik /ˈmɛnʃəvɪk/ Mensheviki Mensheviks n
mensjevik
(now, chiefly, historical) A member of the gradualist or moderate wing of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party during the years preceding the Russian Revolution, when they split with the Bolsheviks; or a member of a later independent moderate-Marxist party formed in 1917. [from 20th c.]

Merc /mɜːk/ /mɝk/ Mercs n
Merca

Mercedes /məˈseɪdiz/ /mɚˈseɪdiz/ Mercedes n
Merca
, a car manufactured by Mercedes-Benz.

Mercury /ˈmɜː(ɹ)kjʊɹi/ /ˈmɝk(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ pn
Merkurius
(astronomy) The planet in the solar system with the closest orbit to the Sun, named after the god; represented by ☿.
(Roman god) The Roman god associated with speed, sometimes used as a messenger, wearing winged sandals; the Roman counterpart of the Greek god Hermes.

Merlot /mɛɹˈloʊ/ /mɝˈloʊ/ Merlots n
Merlot
A dark-blue variety of wine grape.
merlot
A dry red wine of a certain French type, made from Merlot grapes.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
god jul och gott nytt år
A traditional greeting for Christmas and the new year.

Mesoamerica pn
Mesoamerika
A pre-Columbian cultural region extending from the southern part of Mexico to an area that comprises some parts of the countries of Central America

Mesolithic n
mesolitisk tid
Short for the Mesolithic period.

Mesopotamia /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪə/ pn
Mesopotamien Tvåflodslandet
A region in Southwest Asia spanning from the rivers Euphrates and Tigris that is the site of one of the most ancient civilizations in the history of man.

Mesopotamian /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪən/ adj
mesopotamisk
Of or pertaining to Mesopotamia.

Mesozoic more Mesozoic most Mesozoic adj
mesozoisk
(geology) Of a geologic era within the Phanerozoic eon that comprises the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods from about 230 to 65 million years ago, when life on earth was dominated by reptiles.

Messiah pn
Messias
(Christianity) Jesus.

Messidor /ˈmɛsɪdɔː/ /ˌmɛsɪˈdɔɹ/ Messidors pn
messidor skördemånad
(historical) The tenth month of the French Republican Calendar, from June 19 or 20 to July 18 or 19.

Methodism Methodisms n
metodism
The Methodist Christian movement founded by John Wesley in 18th-century England.

Meuse /mjuːz/ pn
Maas Meuse
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Mexican /ˈmɛksək(ə)n/ /ˈmɛksɪk(ə)n/ more Mexican most Mexican adj
mexikansk
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Mexico.

Mexican /ˈmɛksək(ə)n/ /ˈmɛksɪk(ə)n/ Mexicans n
mexikan mexikanska
An individual from the country of Mexico or of Mexican descent.

Mexican chickadee Mexican chickadees n
mexikansk tita
Poecile sclateri, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

Mexican hairless /ˈmɛks.ɪ.kən ˈhɛə.ləs/ Mexican hairlesses n
mexikansk nakenhund xoloitzcuintle
A dog of a particular breed.

Mexican marigold Mexican marigolds n
stor sammetsblomster stor tagetes
A wild flowering plant, Tagetes erecta, native to Mexico and Central America, with numerous small orangish petals.

Mexican tarragon Mexican tarragons n
glanstagetes meksikansk dragon
A perennial plant with tarragon-flavored leaves, Tagetes lucida, native to Mexico and Central America, used as a medicinal plant and as a culinary herb.

Mexican wave Mexican waves n
vågen
(UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ) A phenomenon that primarily occurs at sports events, where the members of the crowd stand up and/or raise their hands in turn, creating the illusion of a wave passing through the crowd.

Mexico /ˈmɛ.hi.koʊ/ /ˈmɛ.hi.kəʊ/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ pn
Mexiko Mexico
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Mexico City /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ sɪɾi/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ sɪti/ pn
Mexico City
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Meänkieli pn
meänkieli tornedalsfinska
A language spoken by some 40,000–70,000 people mainly in Northern Sweden. It is a variant of Finnish with a structure and grammar similar to Finnish, but the vocabulary considerably influenced by Swedish.

Mia /ˈmiːə/ pn
Mia
A en given name.

Miami /maɪˈæmi/ /maɪˈæmə/ pn
Miami
an extinct indigenous people of Florida.
Ellipsis of Miami River.; TemplateParserError:LuaError, a river flowing past the city of Miami, Dade.

Micah /ˈmaɪkə/ Micahs pn
Mika
A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.
(especially) The minor prophet and author of the Book of Micah.
An Ephraimite featured in Judges 17–18 and protagonist of the Micah’s idol narrative. Also called Michas.
A en given name
A en given name.

Michael /ˈmaɪkəl/ [ˈmɐɪ.kɫ̩] Michaels pn
Mikael
(Judaism, Christianity, Islam) An archangel associated with defending the faithful in the tribulation.
Mikael Michael
A surname transferred from the given name.

Michaela /mɪˈkeɪ.lə/ pn
Mikaela
A en given name.

Michigan /ˈmɪʃəɡɪn/ /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/ Michigans n
zorrofint
(ice hockey) A deke consisting of lifting the puck with the stick and throwing it under the top corner of the goal, while skating behind the net.

Mickey D's pn
Donken

Mickey Mouse pn
Musse Pigg Micky Mus
The most famous Disney cartoon character, an anthropomorphic mouse with a falsetto voice and a cheerful disposition.

Micronesia /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.ʃə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌmaɪkroʊˈniːʒə/ pn
Mikronesien
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Middle Ages /ˌmɪdl̩ ˈeɪdʒɪz/ pn
medeltiden medeltid
(history) The period of primarily European history between the decline of the Western Roman Empire (antiquity) and the early modern period or the Renaissance; the time between c. 500 and 1500.

Middle Chinese pn
medeltidskinesiska
Chinese language spoken during Southern and Northern Dynasties and the Sui, Tang, and Song dynasties (6th century – 10th century)

Middle Dutch pn
medelnederländska
Collective name for a number of closely related West Germanic dialects (whose ancestor was Old Dutch) which were spoken and written between 1150 and 1500 in the present-day Dutch-speaking area. There was at that time as yet no overarching standard language, but they were all mutually intelligible.

Middle East pn
Mellanöstern
(geopolitics) The region comprising West Asia without the South Caucasus and additionally including all of Egypt (not just the Sinai) and all of Turkey (not just Asian Turkey).

Middle English pn
medelengelska
The ancient or older language of Modern English, spoken in England and parts of Scotland (where it became Lowland Scots) from about 1100 AD to 1500 AD. It developed from Anglo-Saxon, also called Old English, with heavy influence from French and Latin after the Norman invasion.

Middle French n
medelfranska
A historical division of the French language, spoken roughly from 1340 to 1610, during which French became established as the official language of France.

Middle High German pn
medelhögtyska
An ancestor to the modern (High) German language, spoken from 1050 to about 1500. Some linguists prefer to use 1350 as the end of the Middle High German period, calling the period from 1350 to 1650 Early New High German in a broad sense.

Middle Kingdom pn
Mittens rike
(literary) China.

Middle Low German pn
medellågtyska
A language or collection of dialects that descended from Old Saxon and is the ancestor of modern Low German, spoken from about 1100 to 1600.

Middle Ottoman pn
medelosmanska
A register of the Ottoman Turkish language typical to the time from 1501–1800 and later a chosen register, particularly seen as exclusive to an educated elite, as marked by complex syntax (lacking punctuation) and largely Persianized and Arabicized vocabulary and sentence structure.

Middle Persian pn
medelpersiska
The ancestor of New Persian spoken from around 300 BC till about 800 AD, evolving from Old Persian.

Middle Welsh pn
medelwalesiska
The Welsh language as spoken from the 12th to the 14th century.

Middle-earth pn
Midgård
(fiction) The main setting of J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and other works.

Midgard /ˈmɪd.ɡɑɹd/ /ˈmɪd.ɡɑːd/ pn
Midgård
(Norse mythology) The Earth of traditional Germanic cosmology, conceived as a middle realm between heaven (Asgard) and hell (Helheim); the abode of human beings, between those of the gods (Æsir) and the dead.

Miehikkälä pn
Miehikkälä
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Migration Period pn
folkvandringstiden
(history) The age of mass migration of Germanic people in Europe during the early Middle Ages, circa 376 to 800 CE.

Mikkeli pn
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Milan /məˈlæn/ /məˈlɑn/ /mɪˈlæn/ /mɪˈlɑːn/ /mᵻˈlan/ /ˈmaɪlən/ /ˈmaɪlɪn/ pn
Milano
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Ellipsis of AC Milan, the Italian city's football club/soccer team.

Milanese Milanese Milaneses n
milanesare milanobo
A native or inhabitant of Milan.

Mildred /ˈmɪldɹəd/ pn
Mildred Mildrid
A en given name.

Mile High Club pn
10 000-metersklubben
(humorous) A notional club that one joins by having sex aboard an aircraft.

Milky Way pn
Vintergatan
(galaxy) The Milky Way Galaxy, the galaxy in which Earth is located; extension of the night sky phenomenon.
(astronomy) A broad band of diffuse white light, visible in the night sky; our view of the dense portions of the Milky Way Galaxy from inside the galaxy. [from late 14th c.]

Miller /ˈmɪlɚ/ Millers pn
Möller
(countable) An English and Scottish surname originating as an occupation for a miller.

Min Nan pn
min nan minnan sydlig min
A group of local languages/dialects which can trace their origins to southern Fujian province, China. In common parlance, Southern Min usually refers to Hokkien, which includes Amoy dialect, Taiwanese Hokkien and other varieties in Southeast Asia. It belongs to the Min dialect group of the Sinitic branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family.

Minecraft /maɪn.kɹæft/ /maɪn.kɹɐːft/ /maɪn.kɹɑːft/ [ˈmaɪ̯ŋ.kɹæft] pn
Minecraft
(video games) A sandbox video game (released 2011) in which players explore a three-dimensional world made of blocks and can craft items and build structures.

Miniature Pinscher Miniature Pinschers n
dvärgpinscher
A small breed of pinscher bred in Germany to hunt small vermin, especially rats.

Minkowski space Minkowski spaces n
Minkowskirum
(mathematics, physics) A four-dimensional real vector space equipped with an inner product of signature (−,+,+,+) or (+,−,−,−), in which special relativity is formulated

Minorca /mɪˈnɔː(ɹ)kə/ pn
Menorca
A breed of poultry.

Minsk /mɪnsk/ pn
Minsk
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Miocene /ˈmaɪəsiːn/ pn
miocen
(geology) The Miocene epoch.

Miriam /ˈmɪɹɪəm/ pn
Mirjam
The sister of Moses and Aaron and the daughter of Amram and Jochebed.
Mirjam Miriam
A en given name.

Miss /mɪs/ /ˈmɪz/ Misses Mlles n
fröken
Form of address, now used chiefly for an unmarried woman; used chiefly of girls before the mid-1700s, and thereafter used also of adult women without regard to marital status.
Form of address for a teacher or a waitress.

Mississippi /ˌmɪ.sɪˈsɪ.pi/ pn
Mississippi Mississippifloden
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Missouri /mə-/ /mɪˈzɔːɹi/ /mɪˈzɝ.i/ /mɪˈzɝ.ə/ /mɪˈzʊəɹi/ /mɪˈzʊɹ.i/ pn
Missouri Missourifloden
An indigenous Siouan tribe that originally lived in the Great Lakes region of United States.

Mjollnir /ˈmjɒlnɪə/ /ˈmjɔlnɪɹ/ pn
Mjölner
(Norse mythology) The hammer of the Norse god Thor.

Mocha pn
Mocka
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A en given name.
A surname.

Modern Greek pn
nygrekiska
The Greek language as spoken by the Greek people since the fall of Constantinople in 1453. It was written using polytonic script until 1982, when this was officially dropped in favour of monotonic.

Modern Monetary Theory pn
Modern penningteor
A heterodox economic school of thought that posits that fiscal policy, set to constrain inflation and enable full employment, should be the primary economic stabiliser and prioritises reflection on the nature of money from a chartalist perspective.

Moebius syndrome n
Möbius syndrom
(neurology) A rare congenital disorder characterized by facial paralysis and an inability to move one's eyes from side to side.

Mogadishu /-ˈdɪʃ-/ /ˌmoʊ.ɡəˈdi.ʃu/ /ˌmɒɡəˈdiːʃuː/ pn
Mogadishu
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Mohammedan /-n̩/ /moʊˈhæm.ə.dən/ /məˈhæm.ɪ.dən/ adj
muhammedansk
(now, largely, _, obsolete, and, offensive) Muslim, Islamic.

Mohammedan /-n̩/ /moʊˈhæm.ə.dən/ /məˈhæm.ɪ.dən/ Mohammedans n
muhammedan
(now, largely, _, obsolete, and, offensive) Muslim.

Mohawk /ˈmoʊhɔːk/ Mohawk Mohawks n
tuppkam
A hairstyle where both sides are shaved, with the hair along the crest of the head kept long, and usually styled so as to stand straight up.

Mohawk /ˈmoʊhɔːk/ pn
mohawk
The Iroquoian language spoken by these North American indigenous people.

Moksha pn
moksja
A language of the Finnic branch of the Uralic language family, spoken by about 428,000 people in the western and southern parts of Mordovia, a dependent republic within Russia, and the adjacent regions of Tambov, Penza, Samara, Ulyanovsk, Saratov, Tatarstan, Buguruslan and Bashkortostan.

Moldova /mɑlˈdoʊ.və/ /mɒlˈdəʊ.və/ /mɔlˈdoʊ.və/ /ˈmɒl.də.və/ pn
Moldavien Moldau
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Moldovan adj
moldavisk
Relating to the country of Moldova.
Relating to the Moldovan language.

Moldovan Moldovans n
moldaver
An inhabitant of the Republic of Moldova.

Moldovan pn
moldaviska
The dialect of Romanian spoken in the Republic of Moldova, which may be written in either the Cyrillic or the Roman alphabet.

Molotov cocktail /ˈmɒ.ləˌtɒf ˈkɒk.teɪl/ /ˈmɔ.ləˌtɔv ˈkɔk.teɪl/ Molotov cocktails n
molotovcocktail
A crude incendiary bomb made from a glass bottle, either filled with a flammable liquid such as petroleum and supplied with a rag for a fuse that is lit just before being hurled, or filled with such a mix of flammable liquids that it ignites itself when it is smashed and its contents are exposed to air.

Moltoni's warbler Moltoni's warblers n
moltonisångare
Sylvia subalpina, an Old World warbler.

Momus pn
Momos
(Greek mythology) The personification of satire and mockery.

Mona Lisa /ˌmoʊnə ˈlisə/ /ˌməʊnə ˈliːzə/ Mona Lisas pn
Mona Lisa Mona-Lisa
A painting by Leonardo da Vinci, widely considered as the most famous painting in history.

Monaco /mɒˈnɑː.kəʊ/ /ˈmɑ.nə.koʊ/ /ˈmɒ.nə.kəʊ/ pn
Monaco
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Monastir pn
Bitola
(historical) Bitola in North Macedonia.

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ /ˈmʌn.di/ adv
måndag på på måndagen
(US, Canada) on Monday

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ /ˈmʌn.di/ Mondays n
måndag
The second day of the week in many religious traditions, and the first day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm. It follows Sunday and precedes Tuesday.

Mongol /ˈmɑŋɡəl/ /ˈmɑŋˌɡoʊl/ /ˈmɒŋɡəl/ /ˈmɔŋˌɡoʊl/ Mongols n
mongolid
(dated, now, offensive) A person with Down's syndrome.

Mongolia /mɑːŋˈɡoʊli.ə/ /mɒŋˈɡəʊli.ə/ pn
Mongoliet
Region in East Asia, including Inner Mongolia and Outer Mongolia, sometimes also including Buryatia, Tuva, Altay.

Mongolian /mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ more Mongolian most Mongolian adj
mongolisk mongol
Of or relating to Mongolia or its peoples, languages, or cultures.

Mongolian /mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ Mongolians n
mongol mongoliska
(countable) A native or inhabitant of Mongolia.
mongoliska
(uncountable) A group of languages from Mongolia, specifically Khalkha, the official language of Mongolia.
mongol
A person of the mongoloid physical type.

Mongolian spot Mongolian spots n
mongolfläck
A benign, flat, congenital, usually blue to blue-black birthmark on the lower back with wavy borders and irregular shape, prevalent among East Asians, South-East Asians, Polynesians, Native Americans, East Africans, and the Turkish people. It normally disappears three to five years after birth and almost always by puberty.

Monica /ˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.kə/ pn
Monika
A en given name.

Monophysite /məˈnɒfɪsaɪt/ Monophysites n
monofysit
(Christianity) A member of a Christian sect which held that Jesus Christ has one nature, as opposed to the Chalcedonian view that Christ has two natures, both fully man and fully God, and is co-eternal and co-substantial with the Father.

Monopoly pn
Monopol
(games, board games) A board game in which players use play money to buy and trade properties, with the objective of forcing opponents into bankruptcy.

Montagu's harrier Montagu's harriers n
ängshök
A migratory bird of prey of the harrier family, Circus pygargus.

Montenegrin /-ˈneɪɡɹɪn/ /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ more Montenegrin most Montenegrin adj
montenegrinsk montenegrinska
relating to Montenegro (country)
relating to Montenegrins (ethnic group)

Montenegrin /-ˈneɪɡɹɪn/ /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ Montenegrins n
montenegriner montenegrin
(countable) a person from Montenegro (country)

Montenegro /mɒn.tɪˈneɪ.ɡɹəʊ/ /mɒn.tɪˈnɛɡ.ɹəʊ/ /ˌmɑn.təˈneɪ.ɡɹoʊ/ /ˌmɑn.tɪˈni.ɡɹoʊ/ Montenegroes pn
Montenegro
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Montserrat /mɒn(t)səˈɹæt/ /mɒn(t)səˈɹɒt/ pn
Montserrat
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Monégasque /ˈmɒ.nə.ɡask/ /ˌmɒ.nɪˈɡask/ adj
monegaskisk
Of or relating to Monaco or its inhabitants.

Monégasque /ˈmɒ.nə.ɡask/ /ˌmɒ.nɪˈɡask/ Monégasques n
monegask
A native or inhabitant of Monaco.

Moon pn
månen måne
The Earth's moon; the sole natural satellite of the Earth, represented in astronomy and astrology by ☾.

Moor /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊə/ /mʊɹ/ Moors n
mor
(historical) A member of an Islamic people of Arab or Berber origin ruling Spain and parts of North Africa from the 8th to the 15th centuries.

Moorish /ˈmɔɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈmɔː.ɹɪʃ/ /ˈmʊə.ɹɪʃ/ /ˈmʊɹ.ɪʃ/ more Moorish most Moorish adj
morisk
Of or pertaining to the Moors or their culture.

Moravia /mɔˈɹeɪvi.ə/ /məˈɹeɪvi.ə/ pn
Mähren
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Moravian more Moravian most Moravian adj
märisk
Of, or pertaining to, Moravia or its people or culture.
Of, or pertaining to, the Moravian Church or its members.
Pertaining to, or bordering on, the Morava river in Czech Republic, Europe.
Pertaining to, or bordering on, the Morava river in Serbia, Europe.

Moravian Moravians n
mär märiska
(historical) A person from Moravia.
märiska
A group of Slavic dialects spoken in the Moravia region, considered by some linguists to compose a language separate from Czech.

Morgan /ˈmɔɹɡən/ Morgans pn
Morgan
(countable) A en given name
A en given name, an adopted anglicization of Murchadh (Murrough).
A en or female given name, possibly from (Welsh môr) or (Old Welsh maur) + (Welsh cant), meaning “great chief” or “sea chief”.

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ Mormons n
mormon
(originally, derogatory, sometimes, proscribed) A believer in the Mormon religion, which views Joseph Smith as a prophet of God and holds the Bible and the Book of Mormon as its primary scriptures.

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ pn
Mormon
In Mormonism, an ancient American prophet who compiled the Book of Mormon.

Moroccan adj
marockansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Morocco or the Moroccan people.

Moroccan Moroccans n
marockan
A person from Morocco or of Moroccan descent.

Morocco /mɔɹˈɑkoʊ/ /məˈɹɑkoʊ/ /məˈɹɒkəʊ/ pn
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Morpheus /ˈmɔɹ.fɪ.əs/ /ˈmɔɹˌfjus/ /ˈmɔː.fjuːs/ /ˈmɔː.fɪ.əs/ pn
Morfeus
(Greek mythology) The god and personification of dreams; according to the Roman poet Ovid, one of the sons of Somnus, the god of sleep.

Morris column Morris columns n
annonspelare affischpelare reklampelare
A cylindrical outdoor sidewalk structure (like a column) used for advertising; an advertising column

Mosaic adj
mosaisk
Pertaining to Moses, or the writings and traditions attributed to him. [from 17th c.]

Moscow /ˈmɑskaʊ/ /ˈmɑskoʊ/ /ˈmɒskəʊ/ /ˈmɔskɐʉ/ pn
Moskva
(metonymy, politics) The government of Russia or the Soviet Union.

Moscow mule Moscow mules n
Moscow mule
A cocktail made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice.

Moses /ˈmoʊzəs/ /ˈmoʊzəz/ /ˈməʊzɪs/ /ˈməʊzɪz/ pn
Mose
The pharaonic patriarch who led the enslaved Hebrews out of Egypt, the brother of Aaron and Miriam described in the Book of Exodus and the Quran.
Moses
A surname transferred from the given name.

Mossad pn
Mossad
The national intelligence agency of Israel.

Mother Earth pn
Moder Jord
The personification of the Earth, (chiefly) conceived as a fertile, nurturing, and loving mother.

Mother Nature pn
Moder Natur
A personification of nature as woman, stressing fertility and fecundity. Based upon either goddesses of the earth and nature, Gaia, Rhea, or Demeter.

Mother of God pn
Guds moder
(Christianity) A dogmatic title of Mary, mother of Jesus, in particular reference to her role as mother of God.

Mother's Day Mother's Days n
mors dag
(US, Canada) A day in honor of one's mother on the second Sunday in May in the United States and Canada.

Mount Athos pn
Athos
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Mount Everest Mount Everests pn
Mount Everest
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Mozambique /ˌmoʊ.zæmˈbiːk/ pn
Moçambique
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Mozambique Channel pn
Moçambiquekanalen

Mozarabic /moʊˈzæɹəbɪk/ /moʊˈzɛɹəbɪk/ /məʊˈzæɹəbɪk/ pn
mozarabiska
A continuum of closely related Romance dialects spoken in Muslim-dominated areas of the Iberian Peninsula during the early stages of Romance language development in Iberia.

Mr. /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] Messrs. n
Hr
(US, Canada) A title used before the surname in theory, though not generally in practice, above some undefined social level, too old to be addressed as “Master”, not a knight or of some higher rank, and, in Britain though not in the United States, not entitled to be addressed as “Dr.”.

Mrs /ˈmɪs/ /ˈmɪsəz/ /ˈmɪsɪz/ /ˈmɪz/ Mmes Mrses n
fru
(used before an adult woman's name or surname, used for any high-status woman without regard to marital status until the 1800s, after which it began to be reserved for married, divorced and widowed women and used with their married surnames)

Mrs. Claus Mrs. Clauses pn
tomtemor
(folklore) The wife of Santa Claus.

Ms /məz/ /ˈmɪs/ /ˈmɪz/ Mses Mss n
fru
Title used before an adult woman's name or surname, especially when it is not desired or possible to indicate her marital status with Miss or Mrs.

Muay Thai /muːeɪ ˈtaɪ/ /mweɪ ˈtaɪ/ n
thaiboxning
(martial arts) A sport practiced in Thailand which is similar to boxing but also allows strikes with the shins, feet, elbows, and knees.

Mudéjar adj
morisk
Of or pertaining to the style of Iberian architecture and decoration of the 12th to 16th centuries.

Mudéjar Mudéjares Mudéjars n
mor morer
(countable) Any of the Moors of Al-Andalus who remained in Christian territory after the Reconquista but were not converted to Christianity.

Muggle /ˈmʌɡ(ə)l/ /ˈmʌɡl̩/ Muggles n
mugglare
A person who has no magical abilities.

Muhammad /mʊˈhæməd/ /mʊˈhɑməd/ Muhammads pn
Muhammed
(uncountable) The figure who introduced Islam, the man to whom the Qur'an was revealed; considered a prophet by Muslims and Baháʼís.

Mumbai /mʊm.ˈbaɪ/ pn
Mumbai Bombay
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Munich /ˈmjuːnɪk/ pn
München
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Muonio pn
Muonio
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Murcia pn
Murcia
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Murmansk pn
Murmansk
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Murphy's law pn
Murphys lag lagen om alltings inneboende ondska lagen om alltings jävlighet
An adage which states that if anything can go wrong, then it will.

Muscat /ˈmʌskæt/ pn
Muskat
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Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ adj
moskovitisk
Of or relating to Muscovy or Moscow, or the people of these places.

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ Muscovites n
moskovit Moskvabo
An inhabitant or native of Muscovy or Moscow.

Muscovy /ˈmʌskəvi/ pn
Moskvariket
The Russian territory around and ruled from Moscow by grand princes until it became the nucleus of a united Russia, which its dynasty ruled first as czars (kings) from Moscow, later as emperors from Saint Petersburg

Muscovy duck Muscovy ducks n
myskand myskanka
A large duck (Cairina moschata) which is native to Mexico, Central and South America.

Muse /mjuːz/ Muses n
Musa
One of the nine Ancient Greek deities of the arts.

Muslim /ˈmʊs.ləm/ /ˈmʊs.lɪm/ /ˈmʊz.ləm/ /ˈmʊz.lɪm/ /ˈmʌz.ləm/ more Muslim most Muslim adj
muslimsk
Being or relating to a believer of Islam.

Muslim /ˈmʊs.ləm/ /ˈmʊs.lɪm/ /ˈmʊz.ləm/ /ˈmʊz.lɪm/ /ˈmʌz.ləm/ Muslima Muslimah Muslims n
muslim
A person who is a follower and believer of Islam.

Mussulman /ˈmʌsəlmən/ Mussulmans Mussulmen n
muselman
(archaic) A Muslim.

Myanmar /mjænˈmɑː/ /ˈmaɪ̯ænˌmɑː/ /ˈmjæn.mɑː/ /ˈmjænˌmɑɹ/ /ˈmjɑnˌmɑɹ/ /ˌmjɑnˈmɑɹ/ pn
Myanmar Burma
The Sino-Tibetan official language of the country of Myanmar.

Mycenae pn
Mykene
An ancient Greek city in the NE Peloponnesus on the plain of Argos, inhabited since about 4000 B.C.E.

Mycenaean /ˌmaɪ.sɪˈniːən/ adj
mykensk
Of or relating to ancient Mycenae or its inhabitants.

Ménière's disease /mɛnˈjɛə(ɹ)z dɪˈziːz/ /ˈmɛn.i.ɛə(ɹ)z dɪˈziːz/ n
Ménières sjukdom
A disorder of the inner ear, caused by lymphatic channel dilation and characterized by episodes of dizziness and tinnitus and progressive hearing loss, usually in one ear.

Möbius strip /ˈmoʊ.bi.əs stɹɪp/ /ˈməʊ.bi.əs stɹɪp/ /ˈmɜː.bi.əs stɹɪp/ Möbius strips n
Möbiusband
(topology) A one-sided surface formed by identifying two opposite edges of a square in opposite senses;a narrow strip given a half twist and joined at the ends, forming a three-dimensional embedding of said surface.

N /ɛn/ n
N

NAFTA /ˈnæftə/ pn
NAFTA
Acronym of North American Free Trade Agreement.

NATO /ˈneɪ.toʊ/ /ˈneɪ.təʊ/ pn
NATO
Acronym of North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

NB phraseologicalUnit
obs observera
Initialism of nota bene; used in written English to introduce something to be noted.

NGO NGOs n
NGO
Initialism of non-governmental organization.

Naberezhnye Chelny pn
Naberezjnyje Tjelny
A town in Tatarstan, Russia

Nadia /ˈnɑ.di.ə/ pn
Nadja
A en given name used since the twentieth century.

Nadsat /ˈnɑdsət/ /ˈnɑːdsət/ Nadsats pn
Nadsat
The Russian-influenced argot used by the teenage protagonists in Anthony Burgess's novel A Clockwork Orange (1962). [from 1962]

Nagorno-Karabakh /nəˌɡɔːnəʊ kɑːɹəˈbɑːk/ pn
Nagorno-Karabach
A landlocked region in South Caucasus.

Nagykanizsa pn
Nagykanizsa
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Nahuatl /nɑːˈwɑːt(ə)l/ /nəˈwɑːt(ə)l/ /ˈnɑːwɑːt(ə)l/ pn
nahuatl Nahuatl
The polysynthetic Aztecan language spoken by an indigenous people of Mexico.

Nahum pn
Nahum
A book of the Tanakh / the Old Testament of the Bible.

Nairobi /naɪˈɹoʊbi/ /naɪˈɹəʊbi/ pn
Nairobi
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Naissaar pn
Nargö
Island near Tallinn in northern Estonia, on the southern coast of Gulf of Finland.

Nakhodka pn
Nachodka
A port city in Primorsky Krai, Russia.

Nalchik pn
Naltjik
The capital of Kabardino-Balkariya, Russia.

Namibia /nəˈmɪbi.ə/ pn
Namibia
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Naomi /naɪˈəʊmi/ /neɪˈoʊmi/ /ˈneɪəmi/ pn
Noomi
(biblical) The mother-in-law of the Biblical figure Ruth.

Naples /ˈneɪ.pəlz/ pn
Neapel
(historical) Synonym of Kingdom of Naples, a former kingdom that controlled southern Italy in the early modern period
(historical) Synonym of Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, a former kingdom that controlled southern Italy and Sicily in the 19th century

Naples yellow Naples yellows n
neapelgult
A yellow pigment, lead(II) antimonate.

Napoleon /nəˈpəʊ.li.ən/ pn
Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821), a French military commander and political leader.

Napoleonic /nəˌpoʊliˈɒnɪk/ adj
napoleonisk napoleonsk
Of or pertaining to Napoleon Bonaparte.

Nares Strait pn
Nares sund
A strait between Ellesmere Island (Canada) and Greenland, connecting the Lincoln Sea in the Arctic Ocean with Baffin Bay.

Narnia /ˈnɑː(ɹ).ni.ə/ pn
Narnia
(fantasy) A land in which a series of seven children's books, The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis are set.

Narva pn
Narva
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Natalie pn
Natalia Nathalie
A en given name.

Nathanael pn
Natanael
An Apostle in the Gospel of John; usually identified with Bartholomew.

National Sleepy Head Day pn
sjusovardag

National Socialism n
nationalsocialism
The ideology of the NSDAP (National Socialist German Workers' Party) in Germany, including an authoritarian government, ethnic nationalism (including but not limited to Pan-Germanism) and adequate territory (Lebensraum), and economic cooperation between the state and capital.
The ideology of any other (neo-)Nazi party; Nazism.

National Socialist more National Socialist most National Socialist adj
nationalsocialistisk

National Socialist National Socialists n
nationalsocialist
An adherent of National Socialism; a Nazi.

Nativity pn
Kristi födelse
(Christianity) The birth of Jesus as described in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.

Naumann's thrush Naumann's thrushes n
rödtrast
Turdus naumanni, a Eurasian thrush.

Nauru /naʊˈru/ /nɑːˈuː.ɹuː/ /nəˈru/ /ˈnaʊ.ɹu/ /ˈn̪ʌ̯u.ru/ pn
Nauru
Nauruan, the language of Nauru.

Navajo /ˈnæ.voʊ/ /ˈnæ.və.hoʊ/ /ˈnæ.və.həʊ/ /ˈnɑ.və.hoʊ/ pn
navajo navaho
An Apachean (Southern Athabaskan) language of the Athabascan language family belonging to the Na-Dené phylum. It is spoken by 149,000 people in the American Southwest (Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado).
An Amerindian people who traditionally speak the Navajo language

Navarre /nəˈvɑɹ/ /nəˈvɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Navarra
A region in southern France and northern Spain roughly comprising said kingdom
A part of the Northern Basque Country (France), often referred to as Basse Navarre (Lower Navarre) in French, to distinguish it from the Navarre belonging to Spain.

Naypyidaw /ˈneɪpjɪˌdɔː/ pn
Naypyidaw
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Nazarene Nazarenes n
nasaré
A person from Nazareth.

Nazareth /ˈnæzəɹəθ/ pn
Nasaret
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Nazarite Nazarites n
nasir
A Jew bound by a vow to leave the hair uncut, to abstain from alcohol, and to practice extraordinary purity of life and devotion.

Nazi /ˈnætsi/ /ˈnæzi/ /ˈnɑːtsi/ more Nazi most Nazi adj
nazistisk
(historical) Of or pertaining to the Nazi Party specifically, or to Nazism, neo-Nazism, or neo-Nazis more generally.

Nazi /ˈnætsi/ /ˈnæzi/ /ˈnɑːtsi/ Nazis n
nazist
(historical) A member of the Nazi Party (the National Socialist German Workers' Party or NSDAP). [1930]

Nazi Germany pn
Nazityskland Hitlertyskland
(historical) Germany under the regime of Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party (from 1933 to 1945).

Nazi salute Nazi salutes n
Hitlerhälsning
A greeting used in Nazi Germany, performed by extending the right arm straight into the air.

Nazification Nazifications n
nazifiering
The act or process of Nazifying.

Nazism /ˈnɑːts(i.)ɪzəm/ n
nazism
The ideology of the Nazi Party (the National Socialist German Workers' Party or NSDAP), being a form of fascism characterised by Adolf Hitler's cult of personality, hate propaganda, white supremacy, extreme bigotry (especially antisemitism and racism), eugenics, mass violence, genocide, ethnonationalist territorial expansion (Lebensraum) and state capitalism.

Nazist /ˈnɑːts(i.)ɪst/ more Nazist most Nazist adj
nazistisk
Of, relating to, supporting, or advocating Nazism.

Nazist /ˈnɑːts(i.)ɪst/ Nazists n
nazist
An advocate of Nazism.

Neanderthal /niˈæn.dɚ.θəl/ /niˈæn.dɚˌtɑl/ /niˈæn.dɚˌθɑl/ /niːˈæn.dəˌtɑːl/ Neanderthals n
neandertalare
A specimen of the now extinct species Homo neanderthalensis.
(pejorative) A primitive, savage or uncivilized person.

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɑlətən/ /ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ adj
neapolitansk
Pertaining to Naples, a city in southern Italy.

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɑlətən/ /ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ Neapolitans n
neapolitan neapolitanska
An inhabitant or resident of Naples.

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɑlətən/ /ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ pn
neapolitanska
A language spoken in South Italy, approximately in the area of the former Kingdom of Naples.

Near East pn
Främre Orienten
The region located south of Eastern Europe, comprising Anatolia, Transcaucasia, the Levant, and Mesopotamia.

Near Eastern adj
främreasiatisk
of or pertaining to the Near East

Nehemiah /ˌniː(h)əˈmaɪə/ pn
Nehemja
The sixteenth book of the Old Testament of the Bible, and a book of the Tanakh.
A en given name of biblical origin.

Nellim pn
Nellim
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Nemean /nɪˈmiːən/ /ˈnimi.ən/ more Nemean most Nemean adj
nemeisk
Of or pertaining to Nemea, ancient site in the Peloponnese in Greece, associated with certain myths.

Nemean Lion /ˌnimi.ən ˈlai.ən/ pn
Nemeiska lejonet
(Greek mythology) A mythical lion of ancient Nemea that was invulnerable to attack by weapons and was slain by Hercules as one of his labours.

Nenets Nenets n
nentsier
A member of a people who live in the extreme northwest of Russia; a Samoyed.

Nenets pn
nentsiska
The Samoyedic languages spoken by these people.

Neo pn
Neo
A en given name.

Neo-Aramaic pn
nyarameiska
A group of modern Aramaic languages evolved from Middle Aramaic dialects around 1200 AD.

Neolithic /ˌni.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ pn
bondestenålder neolitikum neolitisk tid yngre stenålder
The New Stone Age, from circa 8500 to 4500 BCE.

Nepal /nəˈpɑl/ /nəˈpɔːl/ /nɪˈpɔːl/ pn
Nepal
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Nepali /nəˈpɑːli/ /nəˈpɔːli/ adj
nepalesisk
of, from, or pertaining to Nepal, the Nepali people or the Nepali language

Nepali /nəˈpɑːli/ /nəˈpɔːli/ Nepalis n
nepales
a person from Nepal or of Nepali descent

Nepali /nəˈpɑːli/ /nəˈpɔːli/ pn
nepali
an Indo-Aryan language used primarily by the people of Nepal

Neptune /ˈneptʃʉːn/ /ˈnɛptjuːn/ /ˈnɛptuːn/ /ˈnɛptʃuːn/ pn
Neptunus
(astronomy) The eighth planet in our solar system, represented in astronomy and astrology by ♆.
(Roman mythology) The god of the ocean and of earthquakes, equivalent to Poseidon in Greek mythology.

Nestorian more Nestorian most Nestorian adj
nestoriansk
(sometimes, pejorative) Relating to teachings or to the followers of Nestorius.

Nestorian Nestorians n
nestorian
(sometimes, pejorative) A perceived follower of Nestorius in the fourth and fifth centuries. A member of a Nestorian church.

Nestorianism Nestorianisms n
nestorianism
(Christianity) The Christological doctrine ascribed to Nestorius, condemned as heretical by the Council of Ephesus but later also ascribed to the Church of the East, holding that within Christ there are two distinct hypostases, divine and human.

Netherlands /ˈnɛðələndz/ /ˈnɛðɚləndz/ adj
nederländsk holländsk
Of, from or relating to the Netherlands.

Netherlands /ˈnɛðələndz/ /ˈnɛðɚləndz/ the Netherlands pn
Nederländerna Holland
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Netherlands Antilles pn
Nederländska Antillerna
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Neva pn
Neva Nyen
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New Brunswick /nju ˈbɹʌnz.wɪk/ /njuː ˈbɹʌnz.wɪk/ pn
New Brunswick
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New Caledonia /ˈnjuː ˌkæl.əˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnjuː ˌkæl.ɪˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnu ˌkæl.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnu ˌkæl.ɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Nya Kaledonien
(historical) A district of the west coast of British North America traded by the Hudson's Bay Company. It became the colony of British Columbia in 1858.

New Delhi /n(j)uː ˈdɛli/ pn
New Delhi
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(figurative, metonym) The government of India.

New England pn
New England
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New English pn
nyengelska
The form of the English language spoken since the Great Vowel Shift in England, completed in roughly 1550.

New Guinea /n(j)uː ˈɡɪn.i/ /ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ [njuː ˈɡɪn.i] [nu ˈɡɪn.i] pn
Nya Guinea
A large Oceanian island in the Pacific Ocean, north of Australia, whose territory is divided between Indonesia in the west and Papua New Guinea in the east.

New High German pn
nyhögtyska yngre nyhögtyska
The modern form of the German language, successor to Middle High German.

New Jersey /njuː ˈdʒɜːzi/ /nuːˈdʒɝzi/ pn
New Jersey
A northeast state of the United States of America. Capital: Trenton.

New Latin pn
nylatin
The reformed Latin language as written or spoken as a lingua franca from 14th century Renaissance Latin to Contemporary Latin in the late 19th century.

New Norwegian pn
nynorska
Nynorsk; Norwegian as spoken after 1500, and the written language that is based on this

New Objectivity pn
nya sakligheten
An anti-expressionist artistic movement of the first half of the twentieth century that espoused direct, unadorned, matter-of-fact aesthetics.

New Orleans /n(j)uː ˈɔɹliːnz/ /nuː ˈɔɹlənz/ /ˈn(j)uː ɔɹˈliːnz/ /ˈnɔɹlənz/ /ˈnɔːlənz/ /ˌnuː ˈɔɹ.li.ənz/ /ˌnuː ˈɔɹ.lɛ.ənz/ pn
New Orleans
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New Romantic New Romantics n
nyromantiker

New Spain pn
Nya Spanien
(historical) The colony comprising Spain's territorial possessions in the New World north of the Isthmus of Panama, established following the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1521.

New Testament pn
Nya Testamentet
The second half of the Christian Bible, which includes the four Gospels, the Book of Acts, the Epistles, and the Book of Revelation.

New World /n(j)u wɝld/ /njuː wɜːld/ pn
nya världen
The Americas and Oceania.

New Year New Years n
nyår nytt år
In particular, January 1 in the Julian and Gregorian calendar (New Year’s Day) and the days following.

New Year's Day New Year's Days n
nyårsdag
A holiday celebrating the first day of the New Year, celebrated on January 1 in cultures following the Gregorian calendar.

New Year's Eve New Year's Eves pn
nyårsafton
The holiday occurring on the last day of the year, celebrated on December 31st in cultures following the Gregorian calendar

New Year's resolution /ˈn(j)u jɪɹz ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˈnjuː jɪəz ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ New Year's resolutions n
nyårslöfte
A vow that one makes on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day for the coming year.

New York /njuː ˈjɔːk/ /nu ˈjɔək/ /nu ˈjɔɹk/ [nɪ ˈjɔək] [ɲɔək] pn
New York staten New York
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New York County, a county of New York, coterminous with the Borough of Manhattan.

New York City pn
New York
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New Yorker New Yorkers n
New York-bo new yorkare new yorkbo
A native or resident of the state of New York in the United States of America.
New York-bo
A native or resident of New York City.

New Zealand /- ˈziː-/ /nju ˈziː.lənd/ /njʉː ˈzɪələnd/ /nu ˈzi.lənd/ /ˌnjuː -/ /ˌnu -/ [-ˈzeə-] [njʉ ˈzɪəɫənd] pn
Nya Zeeland
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The Realm of New Zealand, including the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau and the Ross Dependency.

New Zealand falcon New Zealand falcons n
nyazeelandfalk
A species of falcon endemic to New Zealand, Falco novaeseelandiae.

New Zealand scaup New Zealand scaups n
nyazeelanddykand
A duck of the Anatinae subfamily endemic to New Zealand; Aythya novaeseelandiae.

New Zealand spinach New Zealand spinaches n
nyzeeländsk spenat
A plant whose leaves are used as spinach-like greens, Tetragonia tetragonioides

New Zealander /ˌnjuː ˈziːləndə(ɹ)/ New Zealanders n
nyzeeländare nyzeeländska
A person from New Zealand or of New Zealand descent.

New Zealandic adj
nyzeeländsk
(rare, nonstandard) Of, from, or pertaining to New Zealand

Newman /ˈnjuːmən/ /ˈnumən/ pn
Nyman
A surname transferred from the nickname.
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Newspeak pn
nyspråk
(computer languages) A highly dynamic and reflective programming language descended from Smalltalk, supporting both object-oriented and functional programming.

Niagara Falls pn
Niagarafallen
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Niagara River pn
Niagarafloden
A river in North America flowing to the north from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario and including the Niagara Falls.

Nicaragua /ˌnɪk.əɹˈæɡ.ju.ə/ /ˌnɪk.əˈɹɑ.ɡwə/ pn
Nicaragua
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Nicaraguan adj
nicaraguansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Nicaragua or the people of Nicaragua.

Nice /niːs/ pn
Nice
A surname. (pronounced /ni:s/ or /naɪs/)

Nicene Creed pn
Nicaenska trosbekännelsen
The first official creed of the early Christian church, stating the basic tenets of the Christian faith, including the nature of the Holy Trinity.

Nicholas /ˈnɪk.ləs/ /ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/ Nicholases pn
Nils Nikolaus Niklas Klas
A en given name. Best known for St. Nicholas of Myre, on whom Father Christmas is based.

Nicholson pn
Nilsson
A surname transferred from the given name.
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Nietzschean /ˈni.t͡ʃi.ən/ /ˈniː.t͡ʃɪ.ən/ more Nietzschean most Nietzschean adj
nietzscheansk
Of, pertaining to or characteristic of Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900), German philosopher, or his writings.

Nietzschean /ˈni.t͡ʃi.ən/ /ˈniː.t͡ʃɪ.ən/ Nietzscheans n
nietzschean
A supporter of the ideas of Friedrich Nietzsche.

Niger /niːˈʒɛə(ɹ)/ /niːˈʒɛɚ/ /ˈnaɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ pn
Niger
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Nigeria /naɪˈd͡ʒiː.ɹi.ə/ /naɪˈd͡ʒɪə.ɹɪə/ /naɪˈd͡ʒɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Nigeria
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Nigerian /naɪˈd͡ʒɪəɹɪən/ /naɪˈd͡ʒɪɹiən/ adj
nigeriansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Nigeria, the Nigerian people or culture.

Nigerien /naɪˌdʒɪɹiˈɛn/ /niːˈʒɛəɹɪən/ adj
nigerisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Niger or the Nigerien people.

Nigerien /naɪˌdʒɪɹiˈɛn/ /niːˈʒɛəɹɪən/ Nigeriens n
nigerer nigerier
A person from Niger or of Nigerien descent.

Nike /ˈnaɪki(ː)/ pn
Nike
(Greek god) The goddess of victory and triumph; Athena's companion.

Nile /naɪl/ pn
Nilen
A large river in Africa flowing through Khartoum and Cairo into the Mediterranean Sea, usually considered to be the longest river in the world.

Nina /ˈniːnə/ pn
Nina
A en given name in continuous use since the 19th century.

Nintendo /nɪnˈtɛndoʊ/ /nɪnˈtɛndəʊ/ pn
Nintendo
(video games, trademark) Nintendo (Japanese company)

Niue /ˈnjuːeɪ/ pn
Niue
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Nivkh /ni(ː)fk/ /nɪvk/ /nɪvx/ pn
nivchiska
The language isolate spoken by the Nivkh.

Nivôse /niˈvoʊz/ /nɪˈvəʊz/ Nivôses pn
nivôse snömånad
(historical) The fourth month of the French Republican Calendar, from December 21, 22 or 23 to January 19, 20 or 21.

Nizhny Novgorod /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɑv.ɡə.ɹɑd/ /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɒv.ɡə.ɹɒd/ /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɔːv.ɡə.ɹət/ pn
Nizjnij Novgorod
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No. Nos. n
nr
abbreviation of "number"

Noah /ˈnoʊə/ /ˈnəʊə/ Noahs pn
Noah
A en given name.
Noa Noak
The 71st sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Noah's ark pn
Noas ark
The vessel built by Noah under God's instructions, as described in Genesis and the Quran.

Nobel Prize /noʊˈbɛl ˌpɹaɪz/ /ˈnoʊˌbɛl ˈpɹaɪz/ Nobel Prizes n
Nobelpris
Any of the international prizes awarded annually by the Nobel Foundation for outstanding achievements in the fields of physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and for the promotion of world peace; or the prize in economics awarded by the Swedish National Bank, in memorial of Alfred Nobel.

Nobel laureate Nobel laureates n
nobelpristagare
A person who has been awarded a Nobel Prize.

Noel /ˈnəʊ(ə)l/ pn
Noel
A en given name.
A en given name.

Nokia /ˈnoʊ.ki.ə/ /ˈnɑ.ki.ə/ /ˈnɒ.ki.ə/ /ˈnɒ.kjə/ /ˈnɔ.ki.ə/ pn
Nokia
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Nord-Pas-de-Calais pn
Nord-Pas-de-Calais
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Nordic /ˈnɔɹ.dɪk/ /ˈnɔː.dɪk/ more Nordic most Nordic adj
nordisk
Of or relating to the Nordic countries.
Of or relating to the light colouring and tall stature of Nordic peoples.
(linguistics) Of or relating to the family of North Germanic languages.

Nordic combined n
nordisk kombination
(skiing) An event in which individual skiers take part in runs on a cross-country skiing course and a ski jumping hill.

Nordic countries n
Norden
the Nordic countries collectively

Nordic walking n
stavgång
The sport of walking assisted with poles that resemble ski poles.

Norfolk Island /ˈnɔɹ.fɔk ˈaɪ.lənd/ /ˈnɔː.fək ˈaɪ.lənd/ pn
Norfolkön
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Norfolk Island pine Norfolk Island pines n
rumsgran
Araucaria heterophylla (synonym Araucaria excelsa), a conifer endemic to Norfolk Island, but grown as an ornamental tree in mild climates and as a container plant indoors worldwide.

Norma pn
Vinkelhaken
(constellation) An inconspicuous constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble a carpenter's square. It lies south of the constellations Scorpius and Centaurus.

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ adj
normandisk
Of or pertaining to Normandy or its inhabitants (present or past).

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ Normans n
normand
A person whose ancestors are from Normandy or who resides in Normandy.
Nordbo
(rare) A Northman.

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ pn
normandiska
The langue d'oïl variant, closely related to the French of Île-de-France (i.e. Paris), spoken in Normandy and the Channel Islands, and was for several centuries the ruling language of England (see Anglo-Norman).

Normandy /ˈnɔː(ɹ)məndi/ pn
Normandie Normandiet
Ellipsis of Duchy of Normandy.

Norn Norns n
norna
(Norse mythology) Any of the three goddesses of fate or destiny.

Norn pn
norn
An extinct North Germanic language once spoken on the Shetland and Orkney Islands.

Norse /noɹs/ /nɔːs/ /nɔːɹs/ [no̞ɹs] more Norse most Norse adj
fornnordisk norrön
Of or relating to the North Germanic group of languages.

Norse /noɹs/ /nɔːs/ /nɔːɹs/ [no̞ɹs] pn
fornnordiska
Synonym of Old Norse

North Africa pn
Nordafrika
The northern part of the continent of Africa, usually referring to specifically the regions north of the Sahara Desert where Arabic is widely spoken as a mother tongue.

North America /ˌnɔː(ɹ)θ əˈmɛɹɪkə/ pn
Nordamerika
The continent that is the northern part of the Americas; that part east of the Pacific Ocean, west of the Atlantic Ocean, north of South America and south of the Arctic Ocean.

North American adj
nordamerikansk
Of, or relating to North America.

North American North Americans n
nordamerikan
An individual residing in or originating from North America.

North Atlantic adj
nordatlantisk
Pertaining to the North Atlantic Ocean or locations adjacent to it.

North Brabant pn
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North Channel pn
Nordkanalen
The strait between Northern Ireland and southwestern Scotland, connecting the Irish Sea with the Atlantic Ocean.

North East pn
Nordöstra England
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North Frisian pn
nordfrisiska
A Frisian language, or group of languages, spoken in coastal Germany and some parts of Denmark.

North Island pn
Nordön
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North Karelia pn
Norra Karelen
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Nordkorea
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North Korean adj
nordkoreansk
Of, from, or pertaining to North Korea, the North Korean people or the North Korean language.

North Korean North Koreans n
nordkorean
A citizen or resident of North Korea.

North Macedonia /noɹθ ˌmæs.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /noɹθ ˌmæs.əˈdoʊn.jə/ /nɔːθ ˌmæs.əˈdəʊ.nɪ.ə/ pn
Nordmakedonien
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North Macedonian North Macedonians n
nordmakedonier
A native or inhabitant of North Macedonia.

North Ossetia-Alania pn
Nordossetien
Formal name of North Ossetia, a federal subject of Russia.

North Ostrobothnia pn
Norra Österbotten

North Pole pn
nordpolen
(geography) The Geographic North Pole or Terrestrial North Pole; the point which north is oriented towards, and therefore the northernmost point on Earth (having a latitude of 90°).

North Rhine-Westphalia pn
Nordrhein-Westfalen
The most populous of the 16 component states of Germany, located in the west of the country.

North Sea pn
Nordsjön
A marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean between Britain (in the west), Scandinavia (in the east) and Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and France (in the south).

North Star pn
polstjärna
(astronomy) The current northern pole star, the star nearest the northern celestial pole, which has been Polaris for the last 1500 years.

Northern Cyprus pn
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Northern Europe pn
Nordeuropa
A sociopolitical region of Europe including such countries as Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Northern European adj
nordeuropeisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Northern Europe, its people, or its culture.

Northern Hemisphere Northern Hemispheres n
norra halvklotet
The hemisphere of the Earth (or any celestial body) to the north of its equator.

Northern Ireland /ˈnɔː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)n ˈaiə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Nordirland
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Northern Irishman Northern Irishmen n
nordirländare
A man from Northern Ireland

Northern Marianas pn
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Northern Sami pn
nordsamiska
The most widely spoken Sami language; it is spoken in northern Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It includes three dialects: Torne, Finnmark and Sea Sami.

Northern Sea Route pn
Nordostpassagen
(geography) A shipping lane from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean along the Russian Arctic coast from the Barents Sea, along Siberia, to the Far East.

Northern Territory /ˈnɔːðən ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ pn
Northern Territory
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Northwest Territories pn
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Norway /ˈnɔɹ.weɪ/ /ˈnɔː.weɪ/ pn
Norge
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Norway lemming Norway lemmings n
fjällämmel
A lemming of species Lemmus lemmus, endemic of northern Scandinavia and northern Russia.

Norway maple Norway maples n
lönn skogslönn
Acer platanoides, a species of maple native to most of Europe, the Caucasus and northern Turkey.

Norwegian /nɔɹ.ˈwi.d͡ʒən/ /nɔː.ˈwiː.d͡ʒən/ more Norwegian most Norwegian adj
norsk norska
Of or pertaining to Norway (the country)
Of or pertaining to the Norwegian people
Of or pertaining to the Norwegian language

Norwegian /nɔɹ.ˈwi.d͡ʒən/ /nɔː.ˈwiː.d͡ʒən/ Norwegians n
norska norrman norsk
A native of Norway.
norska norsk
(uncountable) The language of Norway, which has two official forms (written standards): Bokmål and Nynorsk.

Norwegian Sea pn
Norska havet
The northernmost part of the Atlantic Ocean, located northwest of Norway.

Norwegianness n
norskhet
The quality or state of being Norwegian.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine pn
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Nova Scotia /ˌnoʊ.və ˈskoʊ.ʃə/ /ˌnəʊ.və ˈskəʊ.ʃə/ pn
Nova Scotia
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Novaya Zemlya pn
Novaja Zemlja
An archipelago in the Arctic Ocean in the north of Russia, administered by Arkhangelsk oblast.

November /noʊˈvɛmbɚ/ /nəʊˈvɛmbə/ /nəˈvɛmbə/ Novembers pn
november
The eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar, following October and preceding December. Abbreviation: Nov or Nov.

Novgorod /ˈnɑv.ɡə.ɹɑd/ /ˈnɒv.ɡə.ɹɒd/ /ˈnɔːv.ɡə.ɹət/ pn
Novgorod
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Novgorodian more Novgorodian most Novgorodian adj
novgorodsk
Of Novgorod.

Novgorodian Novgorodians n
novgorodbo novgoroder
A native or inhabitant of Novgorod.

Novial pn
novial
An international auxiliary language, or interlanguage, published by the Danish linguist Otto Jespersen in 1928.

Novorossiysk pn
Novorossijsk
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Nowheresville Nowheresvilles n
Tjotahejti
(slang, pejorative, humorous) A geographical location that is deemed obscure or unimportant.

Nubia pn
Nubien
The region of the valley of the upper Nile, now part of Sudan (Upper Nubia) and far-southern Egypt (Lower Nubia);(by extension, historical) the polity ruling said region.

Nubian more Nubian most Nubian adj
nubisk
Pertaining to Nubia, its people or its language.

Nubian Nubians n
nubier
An inhabitant of ancient Nubia or a person of Nubian descent.

Numbers pn
Fjärde Moseboken
The Book of Numbers, the fourth of the Books of Moses in the Old Testament of the Bible, the fourth book in the Torah.

Numidia /n(j)uˈmɪdiə/ pn
Numidien
An ancient Berber kingdom located in northern Africa.

Nur-Sultan /ˈnʊəsəltɑːn/ /ˈnʊɹsəlˌtɑːn/ /ˌnʊəsəlˈtɑːn/ pn
Nur-Sultan
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Nuremberg /ˈn(j)ʊɹəmbɚɡ/ /ˈnjʊəɹəmbəɡ/ pn
Nürnberg
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Nurmes pn
Nurmes
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Nuuk pn
Godthåb Nuuk
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Nynorsk /ˈninɔɹsk/ /ˈniːnɔːsk/ /ˈnjuːnɔːsk/ /ˈnunɔɹsk/ pn
nynorska
One of the two major written standards (language variants) of Norwegian.

Nyx pn
Nyx
(Greek mythology) The primordial goddess of night.

O /oʊ/ /əʊ/ particle
o
The vocative particle, used for direct address.

O'odham /ɔʔɔˈtam/ pn
o'odham
The indigenous Uto-Aztecan language of the O'Odham.

OCR OCRs n
maskinläsning optisk teckenigenkänning
(computing, uncountable) Initialism of optical character recognition (the technology or principle).

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ more OK most OK adj
okej
All right, acceptable, permitted.
Satisfactory, reasonably good; not exceptional.
bra okej
In good health or a good emotional state.

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ more OK most OK adv
okej
Satisfactorily, sufficiently well.

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ interjection
ok okej okey visst
Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance.
okej
Used to introduce a sentence in order to draw attention to the importance of what is being said.
bra okej
Used in turn-taking, serving as a request to the speaker to grant the turn to the interrupter.

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ OK's OKs n
ok okej
Endorsement; approval; acceptance; acquiescence.

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ v
godkänna
(transitive) To approve; to accept; to acquiesce to.
OK
(transitive, computing) To confirm by activating a button marked OK.

OP OPs n
TS
(Internet) Initialism of original post.

OPEC /ˈəʊpɛk/ pn
OPEC
Acronym of Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.

OSCE pn
OSSE
(politics) Initialism of Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.

Obadiah /ˌoʊbəˈdaɪə/ pn
Obadja
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible, and of the Tanakh.

Occam's razor pn
Ockhams rakkniv
(epistemology) The principle of preferring the simplest of competing theories.

Occitan /ˈɑksəˌtæn/ /ˈɑksɪˌtæn/ /ˈɒksəˌtæn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtæn/ pn
occitanska occitansk
A Romance language spoken in Occitania, a region of Europe that includes Southern France, Auvergne, Limousin, and some parts of Catalonia and Italy.

Occitania pn
Occitanien
A region of Europe corresponding to Southern France, Auvergne, Limousin, and some parts of Catalonia and Italy, where the Occitan language was widely spoken and is still spoken.

Oceania /-njə/ /ˌoʊ.ʃiˈæn.i.ə/ /ˌɐʉ.ʃiːˈaː.ni.ə/ /ˌəʉ.ʃiˈaː.ni.ə/ /ˌəʊ.ʃiˈɑː.nɪə/ pn
Oceanien
A geographical region or continent composed of many islands (Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia) plus Australasia. It is located between Asia, Antarctica and the Americas.

October /ɑkˈtoʊbəɹ/ /ɒkˈtəʊbə/ [ɑkˈtʰoʊbɚ] Octobers pn
oktober
The tenth month of the Gregorian calendar, following September and preceding November. Abbreviation: Oct.

Odense pn
Odense
Odense, the largest city in Region of Southern Denmark (Region Syddanmark) and third-largest city in Denmark.

Oder pn
Oder
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Odessa /əʊˈdɛsə/ pn
Odessa
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Odin /oʊdɪn/ /əʊdɪn/ pn
Oden
(Norse mythology, and, paganism) A major Germanic god, often described as chief of the pantheon, in his Norse form a member of the Æsir, married to Frigg and associated with knowledge, poetry and war. Wednesday refers to him by way of interpretatio germanica.

Odinic /əʊˈdɪnɪk/ more Odinic most Odinic adj
odinistisk
Pertaining to Odin or Odinism. [from 19th c.]

Odisha /oː.ɖɪ.ˈʃaː/ pn
Orissa
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Odysseus /oʊˈdɪsi.əs/ /oʊˈdɪsjuːs/ /əˈdɪsjuːs/ pn
Odysseus Ulysses
(Greek mythology) The son of Laertes and Anticlea and father of Telemachus. A Greek leader during the Trojan War, he was responsible for the Trojan horse. He was also king of Ithaca, hero of the Iliad and protagonist of the Odyssey.

Odyssey /ˈɑ.də.si/ /ˈɑ.dɪ.si/ /ˈɒ.də.si/ pn
Odysséen
An epic poem, ascribed to Homer, that describes the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy.

Oedipal /ˈidəpəl/ /ˈidəpɛl/ /ˈɛdəpəl/ /ˈɛdəpɛl/ adj
oidipal
(psychoanalysis) Of or relating to the Oedipus complex.

Oedipus /ˈiːdɪpəs/ /ˈɛdɪpəs/ pn
Oidipus
(Greek mythology) A son of Laius and Jocasta, who unwittingly killed his father and married his mother.

Oedipus complex /ˈidəpəs ˈkɒmplɛks/ /ˈɛdəpəs ˈkɒmplɛks/ Oedipus complexes n
oidipuskomplex
(psychoanalysis) In Freudian theory, the complex of emotions aroused in a child by an unconscious sexual desire for the parent of the opposite sex.

Oghuz /oʊˈɡuːz/ n
oghuzer
A group of south-western Turkic people, including the Turks and Turkmens

Ohm's law pn
Ohms lag
(physics) Ohm's observation that the direct current flowing in an electrical circuit consisting only of resistances is directly proportional to the voltage applied.

Ojibwe /əˈdʒɪbweɪ/ Ojibwe Ojibwes pn
ojibwe
The language spoken by the native Algonquin people of central Canada, one of a closely related group of languages and dialects of the Algonquian branch of the Algic language family.
ojibwa
A member of a native Algonquin people of central Canada.

Okinawan pn
okinawianska
A Ryukyuan language of Okinawa.

Olaf /ˈoʊl.æf/ /ˈoʊl.ɑːf/ /ˈoʊl.əf/ /ˈəʊl.æf/ /ˈəʊl.ɑːf/ /ˈəʊl.əf/ pn
Olof
A en given name.

Old Armenian pn
fornarmeniska
The oldest attested form of the Armenian language, first written down at the beginning of the 5th century AD and spoken until 12th century; then replaced by Middle Armenian. Served as a literary language until the 18-19th centuries. Partly intelligible to speakers of modern Armenian.

Old Catholic adj
gammalkatolsk
Pertaining to a group of churches that split from the Roman Catholic Church over the dogma of papal infallibility, which they did not agree with.

Old Church Slavonic pn
fornkyrkoslaviska
The first literary and liturgical Slavic language.

Old Dutch pn
fornnederländska
A branch of Old Low Franconian, with a Frisian substrate, spoken and written during the Middle Ages (c. 9th to 12th century) in the Netherlands and the northern part of present-day Belgium, as well as in areas of northern France along the North Sea coast and adjoining Belgium. This language represents the first attested stage of the Dutch language and its dialects, being succeeded by Middle Dutch in the later Middle Ages.

Old English pn
fornengelska
(linguistics, history) The ancestor language of Modern English, also called Anglo-Saxon, spoken in most of Britain from about 400 to 1100.

Old French pn
fornfranska
The French language as spoken or written from the 9th to the early 14th century.

Old Frisian pn
fornfrisiska
a West Germanic language spoken on parts of the North Sea coast of modern Netherlands and Germany until the 16th century

Old Galician-Portuguese pn
fornportugisiska
A language spoken in western Iberia during the High and Late Middle Ages, the ancestor of modern Portuguese and Galician.

Old Georgian pn
forngeorgiska
A language of the South Caucasian family, spoken between the 5th Century BC and the 17th Century AD when it evolved into the modern Georgian language.

Old High German pn
fornhögtyska
The early recorded form of the High German language, spoken from the 8th century to the 12th century.

Old Icelandic pn
fornisländska
The Old Norse language as spoken and written in Iceland in the Middle Ages, quite similar to Old Norwegian, but differing most markedly in orthography and, to a lesser extent, in phonology.

Old Irish pn
forniriska
The Irish language as attested from the sixth to the tenth centuries C.E., the oldest form of the Goidelic languages for which extensive texts (written in the Latin alphabet) are extant.

Old Maid /əʊld meɪd/ Old Maids n
Svarte Petter
(uncountable) A children's card game, sometimes played with a special deck, where the object of the game is for each player to find matches for all the cards in his hand, without being stuck with the single unmatchable card.
(countable) The unmatchable card itself.

Old Norse pn
fornnordiska norröna
The language of Scandinavia until the 14th century, the common ancestor of modern Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Faroese, and Icelandic.

Old Norwegian pn
fornnorska
The Old Norse language as spoken and written in Norway in the Middle Ages.

Old Persian pn
fornpersiska
The ancestor language of Middle Persian, and via it of New Persian language. Attested in Old Persian cuneiform, in the period 525 B.C.E. - 300 B.C.E..

Old Prussian pn
fornpreussiska
An extinct Baltic language, once spoken by the Old Prussians, the indigenous peoples of the historical region of Prussia (now north-eastern Poland, the Kaliningrad Oblast of Russia and Lithuania).

Old Saxon n
fornlågtyska fornsaxiska
A west Germanic language historically tied to Anglo-Saxon and Old Low Franconian.

Old Slavonic pn
samslaviska
Proto-Slavic language

Old Spanish n
fornspanska
Western Ibero-Romance language that was spoken on the Iberian Peninsula from the 10th century until roughly the beginning of the 15th century, before a consonantic readjustment gave rise to the evolution of Modern Spanish, differentiating Spanish proper from Judæo-Spanish and Haketia.

Old Swedish pn
fornsvenska
The medieval form of the Swedish language, markedly different from the modern language in having more complex case and gender systems.

Old Testament pn
Gamla testamentet
(religion, chiefly, Christianity) The first major part of the Christian Bible, covering events before the coming of Christ, corresponding roughly to the Jewish Tanakh. Usually subdivided into the categories of law, history, poetry (or wisdom books), and prophecy.

Old Turkic pn
fornturkiska
The earliest attested Turkic language, found in inscriptions by the Göktürks and the Uyghurs in ca. the 7th to 13th centuries.

Old World pn
gamla världen
The Eastern Hemisphere, especially Europe, Africa and Asia.

Old World flycatcher Old World flycatchers n
flugsnappare
Any of various small birds of the passerine family Muscicapidae, of Africa and Eurasia; a muscicapid.

Olga /ˈoʊlɡə/ /ˈɒlɡə/ pn
Olga
A transliteration of the Russian female given name О́льга (Ólʹga).

Oliver /ˈɑlɪvɚ/ /ˈɒlɪvə/ Olivers pn
Oliver
A en given name.

Olivia /oʊˈlɪvi.ə/ /əʊˈlɪvi.ə/ /əˈlɪ.vi.ə/ pn
Olivia
A en given name.

Olivier salad Olivier salads n
legymsallad
A traditional Russian salad of mainly boiled vegetables dressed with mayonnaise.

Oltenia /oʊlˈtɛni.ə/ pn
Oltenien
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Olympiad /-əd/ /oʊˈlɪmpiˌæd/ /əˈlɪmpiæd/ Olympiads n
olympiad
(by, _, extension, usually, _, preceded, _) A competition aspiring to the importance of the Olympic Games or considered similar to them, especially one occurring at 4-year intervals, representing a national or international range of amateur student rather than professional adult competition, and/or requiring the highest level of ability in the field for success.

Olympian /əˈlɪm.pi.ən/ /əˈlɪm.pɪ.ən/ adj
olympisk
(not comparable) Of or relating to Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece; or (Greek mythology) the Greek gods and goddesses who were believed to live there.
(historical) Of or relating to the ancient Olympic Games held at Olympia; Olympic.
Of or relating to the modern Olympic Games; Olympic.

Olympian /əˈlɪm.pi.ən/ /əˈlɪm.pɪ.ən/ Olympians n
olympier
(historical) A sportsperson competing in the ancient Olympic Games.
A sportsperson competing in the modern Olympic Games.

Olympic /oʊˈlɪm.pɪk/ /əˈlɪm.pɪk/ adj
olympisk
(rare) Of or pertaining to Olympus, a mountain of Thessaly, fabled as the seat of the gods.

Olympic Games pn
Olympiska Spelen
An international multi-sport event (inspired by the ancient festival) taking place every fourth year. [from 19th c.]

Olympic Winter Games pn
Olympiska vinterspel Vinter-OS
The winter counterpart to the summer Olympic Games, featuring winter sports.

Olympics pn
OS Olympiaden
The Olympic Games.

Oman /oʊˈmæn/ /oʊˈmɑn/ /əʊˈmɑːn/ /əˈmɑːn/ pn
Oman
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Omani Omanis n
omanier
A person from Oman or of Omani descent.

Omnipotent pn
allmakt allsmäktig
(Christianity) God.

Onega pn
Onegasjön
a freshwater lake in the north-west European part of Russia, located on the territory of Republic of Karelia, Leningrad Oblast and Vologda Oblast

Ontario /ɑnˈtɛəɹ.i.oʊ/ /ɒnˈtæɹ.i.o/ /ɒnˈtɛə.ɹi.o/ /ɒnˈtɛə.ɹi.əʊ/ pn
Ontario Ontariosjön
A lake, Lake Ontario, between Ontario province and New York State.

Oort Cloud /ˈɔːrt klaʊd/ pn
Oorts kometmoln
(astronomy) The Solar System's Oort cloud, extending from 50,000 to 100,000 astronomical units (approximately 1 light year) from the sun; supposedly the source of most comets around the Solar System.

Oporto /əˈpɔː(ɹ)təʊ/ pn
Porto
alternative name for Porto, the second-largest city of Portugal.

Ops pn
Ops
(Roman god) The goddess of earth and fertility. Equivalent to the Greek Rhea, Ops was the sister-wife of Saturn and mother of Jupiter. After Saturn learned of a prophecy that his children by Ops would overthrow him, he ate each of them just after they were born; however, Ops saved Jupiter by feeding Saturn a stone instead.

Orange Free State pn
Oranjefristaten
(historical) A former province of South Africa (1910–1994), now the province of Free State.

Ordovician pn
ordovicium
(geology) The Ordovician period.

Oregon /ˈɑɹɪɡən/ /ˈɒɹɪɡən/ /ˈɔɹəɡɪn/ /ˈɔɹɡən/ /ˈɔɹɪɡɑn/ /ˈɔɹɪɡən/ pn
Oregon
Several other locations in the United States:

Oregon grape n
mahonia
An evergreen shrub (Berberis aquifolium, syn. Mahonia aquifolium) native to the northwestern United States and southwestern Canada, having broadly serrated, glossy leaves and clusters of yellow flowers that develop into dark bluish-purple fruits.

Oreo /ˈɔɹioʊ/ Oreos n
Oreo
(foods) A cookie made of two wafers joined with a sugary filling, particularly a Nabisco cookie with two alkalized cocoa-powder wafers around a white creme filling.

Oresund /ˈɜːsʊnd/ /ˈɝsʊnd/ pn
Sundet Öresund
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Oresund Bridge /ˌɜːsʊnd ˈbɹɪdʒ/ /ˌɜ˞sʊnd ˈbɹɪdʒ/ pn
Öresundsbron
A road–rail bridge across Oresund between Sweden and Denmark.

Oriental studies n
mellanösternstudier orientalistik
(humanities) an academic field of study that embraces Near Eastern and Far Eastern societies and cultures, languages, peoples, history and archaeology

Orimattila pn
Orimattila
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Orinoco /ˌoɹ.ɪˈnoʊ.koʊ/ /ˌoʊ.ɹɪˈnoʊ.koʊ/ /ˌɒɹɪˈnəʊkəʊ/ pn
Orinoco
The Orinoco river basin of Venezuela.

Orivesi pn
Orivesi
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Oriya pn
oriya
Odia, the language spoken in the state of Odisha, India.

Orkney Islands pn
Orkneyöarna
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Oromo /ɔːˈroʊmoʊ/ /ˈɒrəmoʊ/ pn
oromo
The Cushitic language of this people.

Orpheus /ˈɔɹfi.əs/ /ˈɔɹfjuːs/ pn
Orfeus
(Greek mythology) A Thracian musician and poet, who failed to retrieve his wife Eurydice from Hades.

Orthodox Church Orthodox Churches n
Ortodoxa kyrka
The Eastern body of Christendom

Orwellian /ɔɹˈwɛli.ən/ /ɔːˈwɛli.ən/ more Orwellian most Orwellian adj
orwellsk
Resembling the totalitarian political methods decried in the works of writer George Orwell, particularly in the dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four; characterized by use of misleading terminology, propaganda, censorship, surveillance and repression. [1950]

Osaka /oʊˈsɑ.kə/ /əʊˈsæ.kə/ /əʊˈsɑːkə/ pn
Osaka
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Oscar /ˈɑs.kɚ/ /ˈɒs.kə/ pn
Oskar Oscar
A en given name.

Osh pn
Osj
The second-largest city in Kyrgyzstan.

Oslo /ˈɑsloʊ/ /ˈɑzloʊ/ /ˈɒzləʊ/ pn
Oslo
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Osmussaar pn
Odensholm
Island in northwest Estonia, on the southern coast of Gulf of Finland.

Ossetia /ɑˈsi.ʃə/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ə/ /ɒˈsi(ː)ʃə/ /ɒˈsɛtɪə/ /əˈsɛt.i.ə/ /əˈsɛtɪə/ pn
Ossetien
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Ossetian /ɑˈsi.ʃən/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɑˈsɛt.jən/ /ɒˈsi(ː).ʃən/ /ɒˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɒˈsɛt.jən/ adj
ossetisk
Of, or pertaining to Ossetia or Ossetians.

Ossetian /ɑˈsi.ʃən/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɑˈsɛt.jən/ /ɒˈsi(ː).ʃən/ /ɒˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɒˈsɛt.jən/ Ossetians n
osset
A member of the Iranian people inhabiting Ossetia.

Ossetian /ɑˈsi.ʃən/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɑˈsɛt.jən/ /ɒˈsi(ː).ʃən/ /ɒˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɒˈsɛt.jən/ pn
ossetiska
The Eastern Iranian language spoken by these people.

Ossian pn
Ossian
A en given name; rather rare in the Anglo-Saxon world.

Ostrobothnia pn
Österbotten
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Ostrobothnian more Ostrobothnian most Ostrobothnian adj
österbottnisk
Of or pertaining to Ostrobothnia.

Ostrobothnian Ostrobothnians n
österbottning
A native or inhabitant of Ostrobothnia.

Ostrogoth /ˈɒstrəɡɒθ/ Ostrogoths n
östgot
Any member of an ancient East Germanic tribe, one branch of the Goths (the Visigoths being the other), which invaded Italy in the sixth century

Ostrogothic adj
östgotisk
of or pertaining to the Ostrogoths

Oswald pn
Osvald
A en given name.

Ottawa /ˈɑtəwə/ /ˈɑtəˌwɑ/ /ˈɒtəwɒ/ /ˈɒtəwə/ [ˈɑɾəwə] pn
Ottawa
(by synecdoche, metonymy) The federal government of Canada.

Otto /ˈɑtoʊ/ /ˈɒtəʊ/ Ottoes Ottos pn
Otto
A en given name.

Ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ adj
osmansk ottomansk
Of the Ottoman Empire.

Ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ Ottomans n
osman
A citizen of the Ottoman Empire.

Ottoman Empire /ˈɑtəmən ˈɛmpaɪɹ/ /ˈɒtəmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
Osmanska riket
(historical) A large Turkish empire which began as a Turkish sultanate centered in modern Turkey; founded in the late 13th century, it lasted until the end of World War I.

Ouagadougou /ˈwɑːɡəˈduːɡuː/ pn
Ouagadougou
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Ouija /ˈwiːd͡ʒi/ /ˈwiːd͡ʒə/ Ouijas n
anden i glaset ouija-bräda
(countable) A board, having letters of the alphabet and the words yes and no; used with a planchette during a seance to "communicate" with spirits.

Oulu pn
Uleåborg Ule träsk
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Our Father Our Fathers pn
Fader vår fader vår vår Fader vår fader
(Christianity) God.
Fader vår Fadervår Herrens bön fader vår fadervår vår Fader
(Christianity) (Our Father) The Lord's Prayer, which begins with these words.

Our Lady pn
Vår Fru
(Christianity) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, particularly in Catholic contexts.

Outokumpu pn
Outokumpu
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Ovid /ˈɑvɪd/ /ˈɒvɪd/ pn
Ovidius
A 1st century BC Roman poet.

Owston's tit Owston's tits n
owstonmes
Sittiparus owstoni, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

Oxford /ˈɑksfɚd/ /ˈɒksfəd/ /ˈɔːksfəd/ pn
Oxford
An English habitational surname derived from the city in England.

PBUH interjection
SAAW
(Islam, sometimes, proscribed) Initialism of peace be upon him or peace be upon her; an honorific phrase used by some Muslims after any mention in speech or print of the Islamic prophet Muhammad or any other prophets or chosen figures believed by the majority of Muslims to be sent by God (Allah).

PEBCAK /ˈpɛbkæk/ PEBCAKs n
skit bakom spakarna
(computing, humorous, also, attributively) Chiefly used by technical support helpdesk staff: a problem experienced with a user's computer that is due to user error.

PIE /piː.aɪ.iː/ adj
PIE
(linguistics, anthropology, etc.) Initialism of Proto-Indo-European.

PIN PINs n
PIN-kod pinkod
Acronym of personal identification number.

PLC PLCs n
AB
(countable, business) Initialism of public limited company.

PLO pn
PLO
Initialism of Palestine Liberation Organization.

PS PSes PSs n
PS
Initialism of post scriptum, postscriptum, postscript. (initialism written at the end of a text as a footnote)

PTO phraseologicalUnit
V.G.V.
Initialism of please turn over (written at the end of the text on a page to say that it continues overleaf)

PTSD n
PTSD
Initialism of post-traumatic stress disorder.

PaaS /pæːs/ n
PaaS
(computing) Acronym of Platform as a Service.

Pacific Ocean pn
Stilla havet Pacifiken
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Padang pn
Padang

Padasjoki pn
Padasjoki
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Pajala pn
Pajala

Pakistan /ˈpækəˌstaːn/ /ˈpækəˌstæn/ /ˈpækɪˌstæn/ /ˌpækɪˈstæn/ /ˌpækɪˈstɑːn/ /ˌpɑːkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
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Pakistani more Pakistani most Pakistani adj
pakistansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Pakistan, or its people.

Pakistani Pakistanis n
pakistanier pakistanska
A person from Pakistan or of Pakistani descent.

Palace of Westminster pn
Westminsterpalatset
An extensive building on the north bank of the River Thames in London, housing the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

Palaic /pəˈleɪ.ɪk/ pn
palaiska
An extinct Indo-European language belonging to Anatolian branch, attested in cuneiform tablets in Bronze Age Hattusa.

Palau /pəˈlaʊ/ pn
Palau
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Palauan adj
palauisk
From or relating to Palau.

Palauan Palauans n
palauer
Someone from Palau.

Palauan pn
palauiska
A language spoken in the Pacific, in the Republic of Palau. It is a member of the Austronesian family of languages, and is considered to be one of two languages in Micronesia belonging to the Western Austronesian group, all others considered to be members of the Oceanic subgroup.

Palawan tit Palawan tits n
palawanmes
Pardaliparus amabilis, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

Paleoproterozoic adj
paleoproterozoisk
(geology) Of a geologic era within the Proterozoic eon from 2,500 to 1,600 million years ago.

Paleoproterozoic pn
paleoproterozoikum
(geology) The era from 2,500 Ma to 1,600 Ma, marked by a dramatic increase in atmospheric oxygen.

Palestine /ˈpæləˌstaɪn/ /ˈpæləˌstiːn/ pn
Palestina
The territory of the current State of Israel, West Bank and Gaza Strip combined, the homeland of the Palestinian people.
(historical, technical) A British colonial entity administering approximately the lands mentioned in definition 3.
(historical, technical, rare) The British League of Nations Mandate for Palestine, of which this region was a part (the remainder being Transjordan, which covered approximately the lands of the modern Kingdom (originally Emirate) of Jordan).
(historical) Any of four Ancient Roman and Byzantine provinces in the eastern Mediterranean: Syria Palaestina, Palaestina Prima, Palaestina Secunda and Palaestina Salutaris.

Palestinian /pæl.əˈstɪn.i.ən/ more Palestinian most Palestinian adj
palestinsk
Of, from, or pertaining to Palestine or the Palestinian people.

Palestinian /pæl.əˈstɪn.i.ən/ Palestinians n
palestinier palestinska
An inhabitant of Palestine or an Arab descending from that area.

Pallas's bunting Pallas's buntings n
dvärgsävsparv
Emberiza pallasi, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

Pallas's grasshopper warbler Pallas's grasshopper warblers n
starrsångare
Locustella certhiola, an Old World warbler.

Pallas's gull Pallas's gulls n
svarthuvad trut
Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus, a large gull.

Pallas's leaf warbler Pallas's leaf warblers n
kungsfågelsångare
Phylloscopus proregulus, a leaf warbler that breeds in mountain forests from southern Siberia east to northern Mongolia and northeast China.

Palm Sunday Palm Sundays n
palmsöndag
The sixth Sunday in Lent, the Sunday before Easter.

Palmyrene /pælˈmaɪ.ɹiːn/ /ˈpæl.mɪˌɹiːn/ /ˌpæl.maɪˈɹiːn/ /ˌpæl.mɚˈiːn/ adj
palmyrensk
Of, from or relating to ancient Palmyra or Palmyrena.

Paltamo pn
Paldamo Paltamo
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Pamplona /pæmˈploʊnə/ pn
Pamplona
A city in Navarre of northern Spain famous for the running of the bulls.

Pan-Scandinavianism n
skandinavism
(chiefly, historical) A movement aimed at uniting the Scandinavian peoples into a single country; Scandinavian nationalism.

Pan-Slavism n
panslavism
A movement aimed at uniting all the Slavic peoples.

Panama /ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/ pn
Panama
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Panama Canal pn
Panamakanalen
A major man-made canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Panama City pn
Panama City Panama
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Panama hat Panama hats n
Panamahatt
A type of brimmed hat braided in Peru and Ecuador with the leaves of Carludovica palmata.

Panamanian /pænəˈmeɪni.ən/ adj
panamansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Panama or Panamanian people.

Panamanian /pænəˈmeɪni.ən/ Panamanians n
panaman panamanska
A person from Panama or of Panamanian descent.

Panchatantra pn
Panchatantra
A canonical collection of Sanskrit as well as Pali (Buddhist) animal fables in verse and prose.

Panchen Lama Panchen Lamas n
Panchen lama
(Tibetan Buddhism) The second-highest-ranking lama of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism, after the Dalai Lama.

Pancras /ˈpæŋkɹəs/ pn
Pankratius
One of two Christian saints, Pancras of Taormina and Pancras of Rome

Pandora /ˌpænˈdɔɹə/ pn
Pandora
(Greek mythology) The first woman on earth, who had been given a box by the gods and instructed not to open it, but who disobeyed the instructions out of curiosity, releasing all manner of evils into the world.

Pandora's box Pandora's boxes n
Pandoras ask pandorasask
(idiomatic) A source of unforeseen trouble.

Pangaea /pænˈd͡ʒiː.ə/ pn
Pangea
(geology) A supercontinent that included all the landmasses of the earth before the Triassic period and that broke up into Laurasia and Gondwana.

Pangkal Pinang pn
Pangkal Pinang
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Panglossian /pænˈɡlɑsi.ən/ /pænˈɡlɒsɪən/ /pænˈɡlɔsi.ən/ more Panglossian most Panglossian adj
panglossiansk
(pejorative) Naively or unreasonably optimistic.

Pannonia pn
Pannonien
A province of the Roman Empire in the western part of modern Hungary and adjacent regions.

Panslavic adj
panslavisk

Pap smear Pap smears n
gynekologiskt cellprov papaprov
(chiefly, gynaecology) A screening test meant to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous cells by taking a sample (‘smear’) of cells from the cervix.

Paphlagonia pn
Paflagonien
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Papua New Guinea /ˈpaːpwə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ /ˈpæ.pjuː.ə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ /ˈpæp.u.ə ˌnu ˈɡɪn.i/ /ˈpæp.uː.ə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪn.i/ pn
Papua Nya Guinea
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Papua New Guinean adj
papuansk
pertaining to Papua New Guinea.

Papuan more Papuan most Papuan adj
papuansk
From, or pertaining to Papua or Papua New Guinea

Paraclete /ˈpæɹəkliːt/ pn
Paraklet
(Christianity) The Holy Spirit, the Holy Ghost, especially in its role as comforter of the faithful.

Paraguay /ˈpæɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ pn
Paraguay
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Paraguayan Paraguayans n
paraguayan
A person from Paraguay or of Paraguayan descent.

Paralympian /ˌpæ.ɹəˈlɪm.pi.ən/ /ˌpæ.ɹəˈlɪm.pɪ.ən/ /ˌpɛ-/ Paralympians n
paralympier
(sports) One who competes in the Paralympic Games. [from mid 20th c.]

Paralympic /ˌpæɹəˈlɪmpɪk/ /ˌpɛ-/ adj
paralympisk
(sports) Pertaining to the Paralympic Games.

Paralympic Games pn
Paralympics Paralympiska spelen
An international sports competition participated in by sportspeople with physical disabilities, which is held every four years as a counterpart of the Olympic Games and nowadays at the same venue.

Paralympics pn
Paralympics
(sports) Synonym of Paralympic Games (“an international sports competition participated in by sportspeople with physical disabilities, which is held every four years as a counterpart of the Olympic Games and nowadays at the same venue”)

Paramaribo /pɑɹəˈmɑːɹɪbəʊ/ /ˌpɑɹəˈmɑɹəˌboʊ/ pn
Paramaribo
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Pargas pn
Pargas
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Parikkala pn
Parikkala
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Paris /ˈpæɹ.ɪs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪs/ pn
Paris
(Greek mythology) A Trojan prince who eloped with Helen.
(metonym) The government of France.
A en given name, usually from the French city.

Paris syndrome n
Parissyndrom
An alleged transient psychological disorder encountered by some people visiting or vacationing in Paris, France, resulting from shock at their discovery that Paris is not what they had expected it to be.

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪ.ən/ more Parisian most Parisian adj
parisisk
Of, relating, or pertaining to Paris, France

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪ.ən/ Parisians n
parisare parisiska pariserska
A person who was born in, or is a citizen or inhabitant of, Paris, France

Parkano pn
Parkano
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Parkinson's disease n
Parkinsons sjukdom
(neurology, disease) A chronic neurological disorder affecting movement, characterized by tremor, slowness of movement (bradykinesia), cogwheel or lead-pipe rigidity, and postural instability.

Parmenides pn
Parmenides
An Ancient Greek philosopher born in Elea, in southern Italy. Founder of the Eleatic school of philosophy.

Parthian Empire pn
Partiska riket
(historical) An ancient empire of Western Asia founded as a kingdom by Arsaces I with his 3rd-century-BCE conquest of Parthia (only recently a satrapy of the Seleucid Empire) and subsequently greatly expanded by Mithridates I.

Pascal's triangle Pascal's triangles n
Pascals triangel
(mathematics) A geometric representation of the binomial coefficients in a triangle, each entry being the sum of the two entries above.

Paschal Lamb /ˈpæs.kəl ˈlæm/ /ˈpɑːs.kəl ˈlæm/ Paschal Lambs n
påskalamm
(historical) The lamb eaten at Passover.
Guds lamm
(figuratively) Jesus Christ symbolized as a sacrifice.
Agnus Dei gudslamm
(heraldiccharge) A lamb depicted with nimbus and bearing a flag (usually St. George's cross: argent a cross gules).

Pashto /ˈpæʃtəʊ/ /ˈpʌʃtəʊ/ n
pashto
The native Indo-Iranian language of the Pashtun people; an official language of Afghanistan.

Pashtun more Pashtun most Pashtun adj
pashtunsk
Of or relating to the Pashtuns (a segmentary-lineage ethnic group currently numbering some 50 million people, which is the largest ethnic group in Afghanistan and the second largest in Pakistan), or to their culture.

Passover Passovers pn
påsk
The one-day Biblical feast or festival (not a holy day) that begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month (Nisan 14), which is then immediately followed by the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread (Nisan 15 to 21; the first and seventh days are holy days or annual Sabbaths).

Patagonia /ˌpæ.təˈɡoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˌpæ.təˈɡoʊn.jə/ /ˌpæ.təˈɡəʊ.nɪ.ə/ pn
Patagonien
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Patras /pəˈtɹæs/ /ˈpætɹəs/ pn
Patra
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Patricia /pəˈtɹɪʃə/ pn
Patricia
A en given name.

Patrick /ˈpætɹɪk/ [ˈpʰæ.t̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷɪk̚] Patricks pn
Patrik
(countable) A en given name

Paul /pɑl/ /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ pn
Paulus Pål
In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.
Pål Paul
A en given name of biblical origin.

Paula /ˈpɑlə/ /ˈpɔːlə/ pn
Paula
A en given name.

Pauli matrix Pauli matrices Pauli matrixes n
Paulimatris
(mathematics) Any one of three complex matrices that arise in Wolfgang Pauli's treatment of spin in quantum mechanics.

Paulson pn
Pålsson
A surname originating as a patronymic.

Peach Melba Peach Melbas n
Peach Melba
A classic French dessert, made from peaches and raspberry sauce accompanied with vanilla ice cream.

Pechenga pn
Petsamo
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Pechora pipit Pechora pipits n
tundrapiplärka
Anthus gustavi, a passerine bird which breeds in the East Palearctic tundra

Peipus /ˈpaɪpəs/ pn
Peipus
A large freshwater lake on the border between Estonia and Russia in Northern Europe. It is the fifth-largest lake in Europe, and the largest in Estonia. The lake consists of three parts: Peipsi (Chudskoe), Pihkva (Pskovskoe), Lämmijärv (Teploe).

Pekin duck Pekin ducks n
pekinganka
Either of two breeds of domestic duck used primarily for egg and meat production.

Peking duck n
pekinganka Beijing-anka
A Chinese dish consisting of roasted duck skin, small pancakes, hoisin sauce and other ingredients.

Pelkosenniemi pn
Pelkosenniemi
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Peloponnese /pɛləpəˈniːs/ pn
Peloponnesos
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Penrose stairs n
Penroses trappa
An impossible loop of endlessly ascending and descending stairs, or an optical illusion appearing to depict such a loop.

Pentagon /ˈpɛntəɡɑn/ /ˈpɛntəɡən/ pn
Pentagon
The headquarters of the United States Department of Defense.

Pentecostalism Pentecostalisms n
pingströrelse pentekostalism pingstkyrka pingstväckelse
Christian religious movement that emphasizes the Holy Spirit and is known for speaking in tongues.

Pentecostalist more Pentecostalist most Pentecostalist adj
pingst pingströrelse
of or pertaining to Pentecostalism

Pentecostalist Pentecostalists n
pingstvän
A member of the Pentecostalism movement.

Penza pn
Penza
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People of the Book n
bokens folk
(Islam) Non-Muslims who adhere to an Abrahamic religion.

People's Democratic Republic of Algeria pn
Demokratiska folkrepubliken Algeriet
The official name of Algeria.

People's Republic of Bangladesh pn
Folkrepubliken Bangladesh
The official name of Bangladesh.

People's Republic of China /ˈpiːpəlz ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ pn
Folkrepubliken Kina
The official name of China, sometimes contrasted to the Republic of China (Taiwan).

Pericles /ˈpɛɹɪkliːz/ pn
Perikles
(historical) An Ancient Greek politician.

Perm pn
Perm
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Persephone /pəˈsɛfəni/ /pɚˈsɛfəniː/ pn
Persefone
(Greek god) A minor deity, the queen of the Underworld/Hades, and goddess of the seasons and vegetation. Originally named Kore/Core, she is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter; and the wife of Hades. Her Roman counterpart is Proserpina.

Persia /ˈpɜː(ɹ).ʒə/ /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃə/ /ˈpɝʒə/ pn
Persien
Persia proper (Persis), the land of the ancient Persians, corresponding to modern-day Fars province in southwestern Iran.

Persian /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃən/ /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ more Persian most Persian adj
persiska persisk

Persian /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃən/ /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ Persians n
persiska farsi
(uncountable) The Persian language, or a family of languages spoken primarily in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
perser persiska
(countable) A person from Persia.

Persian Gulf /ˌpɜːʒən ˈɡʌlf/ /ˌpɝʒən ˈɡʌlf/ pn
Persiska viken
The Persian Gulf, a gulf between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.

Peru /pəˈɹuː/ /ˈpɪəɹuː/ pn
Peru
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Peruvian /pə.ˈɹuː.vi.ən/ adj
peruansk peruan
Of, from, or pertaining to Peru or the Peruvian people.

Peruvian /pə.ˈɹuː.vi.ən/ Peruvians n
peruan peruanska
A person from Peru or of Peruvian descent.

Pestalozzian more Pestalozzian most Pestalozzian adj
pestalozzisk

Peter /ˈpitɚ/ /ˈpiːtə/ [ˈpʰitɚ] [ˈpʰiɾɚ] Peters pn
Peter Petter Per
A en given name.
Petrus Peter Petter
The leading Apostle in the New Testament.
Pet. Petrus Petrusbrevet
(biblical) The epistles of Peter in the New Testament of the Bible, 1 Peter and 2 Peter attributed to St. Peter.

Peterson /ˈpitɚsən/ Petersons pn
Persson Petersson Pettersson
A surname transferred from the given name.

Petrarchan sonnet Petrarchan sonnets n
italiensk sonett
(poetry) A sonnet comprising an octet and a closing sestet, following the rhyme scheme of either abba abba cde cde or abba abba cd cd cd or abba abba cce dde or abba abba cdd cee.

Petrarchism /piˈtɹɑɹkɪzəm/ /pɛˈtɹɑɹkɪzəm/ /pɪˈtɹɑːkɪzəm/ Petrarchisms n
petrarkism
(uncountable) The literary style of Petrarch.

Petri dish /ˈpiːtɹi ˌdɪʃ/ /ˈpɛtɹi ˌdɪʃ/ Petri dishes n
petriskål
A shallow glass dish, with a loose-fitting cover, used to culture bacteria.

Petrograd pn
Petrograd
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Phaistos /ˈfɛstɒs/ pn
Phaistos
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Pharisee /ˈfɛɹɪsi/ /ˈfɛɹɪsiː/ Pharisees n
farisé
(historical) A member of an ancient Jewish political party, a social movement, and a school of thought among Jews that flourished during the Second Temple Era (536 B.C.E.–70 C.E.). The movement was ultimately the basis for most contemporary forms of Judaism.

Philemon /fɪˈliːmɒn/ /fɪˈliːmən/ /ˈfɪləmən/ /ˌfaɪˈliːmɒn/ /ˌfaɪˈliːmən/ Philemons pn
Filemon
The eighteenth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle of Saint Paul to a fellow Christian called Philemon.
A surname transferred from the given name.

Philip /ˈfɪləp/ /ˈfɪlɪp/ Philips pn
Filippos Filip
(uncountable) One of the twelve disciples of Jesus in the Bible; one of the seven deacons.
Filip
(countable, rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic.

Philippa /ˈfɪ.lɪ.pə/ pn
Filippa
A en given name.

Philippi /fɪˈlɪpaɪ/ /ˈfɪləˌpaɪ/ pn
Filippi Filippoi
An ancient town in Macedonia, Greece

Philippians pn
Filipper
(biblical) The eleventh book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle of St Paul to the Philippians.

Philippine Sea pn
Filippinska sjön
A marginal sea in the Pacific Ocean to the north and east of the Philippines.

Philippine cuckoo-dove Philippine cuckoo-doves n
filippingökduva
Macropygia tenuirostris, a dove native to the Philippines and Taiwan

Philippine eagle Philippine eagles n
apörn
Pithecophaga jefferyi, a species of eagle endemic to forests in the Philippines that has brown and white-coloured plumage, and a shaggy crest.

Philippines /ˈfɪl.ə.pinz/ /ˈfɪl.ɪ.pinz/ pn
Filippinerna
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Philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ Philistim Philistines n
filisté
(historical) A non-Semitic person from ancient Philistia, a region in the southwest Levant in the Middle East.

Phillips screwdriver Phillips screwdrivers n
kryssmejsel stjärnmejsel stjärnskruvmejsel
A screwdriver having a cross-shaped tip rather than the rectangular tip of a standard (flat-blade) screwdriver.

Phinehas pn
Pinehas
(rare) A en given name of biblical origin.

Phnom Penh /(pə)ˈnɑm ˈpɛn/ /pəˈnɔːm ˈpɛn/ /ˈnɒm ˈpɛn/ pn
Phnom Penh
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Phobos /ˈfoʊbəs/ pn
Phobos
(Greek god) A son of Ares (Mars). Also the Greek god of fear.
(astronomy) The innermost natural satellite of Mars.

Phoenicia /fəˈniːʃɪə/ /fəˈnɪʃə/ /fəˈnɪʃɪə/ pn
Fenicien
The land of city states of the Phoenicians which around 1000 BC was situated on the coast of present day Syria and Lebanon, and included the cities of Tyre and Sidon.

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃ(ə)n/ /fəˈniːʃən/ /fəˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ adj
fenicisk
Of, from, or related to the country or civilisation of Phoenicia.

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃ(ə)n/ /fəˈniːʃən/ /fəˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ pn
feniciska puniska
The Semitic language spoken by the inhabitants of Phoenicia.

Phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ pn
Fenix
(mythology) A mythical firebird; especially the sacred one from ancient Egyptian mythology.
Fenix Phoenix
(constellation) A spring constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble the mythical bird. It lies north of Tucana.
Phoenix
(Greek mythology) A character in the Iliad and father of Adonis in Greek mythology or a different character in Greek mythology, brother of Europa and Cadmus.

Phrygia /ˈfɹɪd͡ʒ.i.ə/ pn
Frygien
(historical) Ancient kingdom in the west central part of Anatolia, in what is now modern-day Turkey.

Phrygian cap Phrygian caps n
frihetsmössa frygisk mössa jakobinmössa
(Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece) A soft, close-fitting cap represented in Greek and Roman art as worn by Orientals, assumed to have been conical in shape, with the top bent forward.

Pi Day /ˈpaɪ deɪ/ pn
Pi-dagen
March 14th, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi).

Picard /pɪˈkɑːrd/ /ˈpɪkɑːrd/ /ˈpɪkərd/ pn
pikardiska
A Romance language closely related to French

Picardy pn
Picardie
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Pict /pɪkt/ Picts n
pikt
A member of an ancient people of northern and central Scotland.

Pictish /ˈpɪk.tɪʃ/ more Pictish most Pictish adj
piktisk
Of or pertaining to the Picts.

Pictish /ˈpɪk.tɪʃ/ pn
piktiska
The extinct, poorly attested language spoken by the Picts.

Piedmont /ˈpiːdmɒnt/ pn
Piemonte
The region of the eastern US between the Appalachian mountains and the coastal plain, extending from eastern Alabama to northern New Jersey.

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ adj
piemontesisk piedmontesisk
Of, from, or relating to Piedmont, a region in the northwest of Italy.

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ Piedmontese Piedmonteses n
piedmontesare piedmontesiska piemontesare piemontesiska
An inhabitant or a resident of Piedmont.

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ pn
piemontesiska piedmontesiska
A Gallo-Italic language spoken in Piedmont.

Pieria pn
Pieria
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Pigouvian adj
pigouviansk

Pijin /ˈpɪd͡ʒ(ɪ)n/ pn
pijin
In full Solomon Islands Pijin, Solomon Pijin, or Solomons Pijin: a language spoken on the Solomon Islands, which is a form of Melanesian Pidgin.

Pikachu /ˈpiːkət͡ʃuː/ Pikachu Pikachus pn
Pikachu
(ACG, video games, anime, manga) A small yellow rodent-like Pokémon species that has red cheeks and a tail shaped like a lightning bolt, and has electricity-related powers.

Pilates /pɪˈlɑːtiːz/ n
pilates
A physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates.

Pindaric more Pindaric most Pindaric adj
pindarisk
Of or pertaining to Pindar.

Pinocchio /pɪˈnoʊ.ki.oʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊ.kjəʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊ.kɪ.əʊ/ pn
Pinocchio
The fictional boy made from wood whose nose gets longer with each lie he tells, protagonist of the story The Adventures of Pinocchio (1881–1883) by Carlo Collodi.

Pippi Longstocking Pippi Longstockings n
Pippi Långstrump
A person, especially a girl or woman, with long or flamboyant red hair, especially in pigtails or parted down the middle, and prominent freckles.

Piraeus pn
Pireus
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Pirkkala pn
Birkala
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Pisces /ˈpaɪsiːz/ /ˈpɪsiːz/ pn
Fiskarna
(zodiac constellations, astrology) The Fish, a Greco-Roman constellation of the zodiac named for its presumed resemblance to a pair of fish and supposed to be ruled by Neptune and to influence events occurring between February 20 and March 20 (tropical) or, less often, between March 15 and April 14 (sidereal).

Piscis Austrinus pn
Södra fisken
(constellation) An autumn constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a fish. It contains the star Fomalhaut.

Pisidia pn
Pisidien
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Pitcairn Islands pn
Pitcairnöarna
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Pite Sami pn
arjeplogsamiska pitesamiska
One of the languages spoken by the Sami people, now moribund.

Pitjantjatjara /pɪt͡ʃənt͡ʃəˈt͡ʃaːrə/ pn
pitjantjatjara
An Aboriginal language, mainly spoken in central Australia and belonging to the Western Desert language group (Pama-Nyungan subfamily).

Plain of Jars pn
Krukslätten
A plateau in Laos, known for the thousands of large megalithic jars scattered in the landscape.

Planck unit Planck units n
Planckenhet
(physics) Any one of several natural units in a system originally proposed by Max Planck based on universal constants. Symbols for Planck units are the symbol for the physical quantity with a subscript P.

Planck's constant n
Plancks konstant
(quantum mechanics) the constant of proportionality (symbol ℎ), relating the energy and frequency of a photon (6.626×10−34 joule-second); also related to the indeterminacy limit in the Heisenberg uncertainty principle; the quantum of action

Planet X pn
planeten X
(astronomy) A hypothetical planet in the Solar system, beyond the currently known outermost planet. (The term was applied to Eris for a short while, when Pluto was still considered the ninth planet.)

Plato /ˈpleɪ.toʊ/ /ˈpleɪ.təʊ/ pn
Platon
The Greek philosopher, 427–347 BC, follower of Socrates.

Platonic solid Platonic solids n
platonsk kropp
(geometry) Any of five convex polyhedra with congruent regular polygonal faces, which have a high degree of symmetry and have been studied since antiquity.

Pleiades /ˈplaɪ.əˌdiz/ /ˈplaɪ.əˌdiːz/ /ˈpleɪ.əˌdiz/ /ˈpliː.əˌdiz/ pn
Plejaderna
(astronomy) An open cluster of hot blue stars in the constellation Taurus, and the most easily visible such cluster from Earth.

Plethon /ˈpliːθɒn/ /ˈpliːθən/ pn
Plethon
Georgios Gemistos Plethon (c. 1355–1453), a Byzantine Greek philosopher.

Pliny /ˈplɪni/ Plinies Plinys pn
Plinius
An ancient Roman praenomen.

Plurinational State of Bolivia pn
Mångnationella staten Bolivia
Official name of Bolivia.

Plutarch /ˈplu.tɑɹk/ /ˈpluː.tɑːk/ pn
Plutarchos
The classical historian and essayist Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus (46-120 C.E.). Often used as a byword for a biographer, to suggest that the writer is especially skilled or has other attributes associated with Plutarch.

Pluto /ˈplutoʊ/ /ˈpluːtəʊ/ [ˈpluɾoʊ] pn
Pluto
(Greek god, Roman god) Greco-Roman god of the underworld.
(astronomy) The largest dwarf planet and formerly the ninth planet, represented by the symbol ♇ or ⯓, both now used mostly in astrology. [from 1930]

Pluviôse /ˈpluvioʊs/ /ˈpluːvɪəʊs/ Pluviôses pn
pluviôse regnmånad
(historical) The fifth month of the French Republican Calendar, from January 20, 21 or 22 to February 18, 19 or 20.

Po valley pn
Poslätten
A large plain that occupies most of northern Italy south of the Alps, surrounding the river Po.

Podgorica /ˈpɒdɡəɹɪtsa/ pn
Podgorica
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Podolia pn
Podolien

Poets pn
Poeterna
The 26th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Poisson distribution Poisson distributions n
Poissonfördelning
(statistics) Any of a class of discrete probability distributions that express the probability of a given number of events occurring in a fixed time interval, where the events occur independently and at a constant average rate; describable as a limit case of either binomial or negative binomial distributions.

Poitou /pwɑˈtu/ /ˈpwɑːtuː/ /ˈpwʌtuː/ pn
Poitou
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Pokémon /ˈpoʊ.keɪˌmɑn/ /ˈpoʊ.ki.mɔn/ /ˈpoʊ.kiˌmɑn/ /ˈpoʊ.kə.mɑn/ /ˈpəʊ.kə.mɒn/ [-ke-] [-kə-] [ˈpo(ː)kɪmɒ(ː)n] Pokémon n
Pokémon
A pocket monster; a fictional creature from the universe of the Pokémon franchise.

Poland /ˈpoʊ.lənd/ /ˈpəʊ.lənd/ pn
Polen
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Polaris /pɔʊˈlɑɹɪs/ pn
Polstjärnan
(star) α Ursae Minoris, a trinary star in the constellation Ursa Minor located near the north celestial pole for the last 1500 years.

Pole /poʊl/ /pɔʊl/ /pəʊl/ Poles n
polack polska
A person from Poland or of Polish descent.

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ adj
polsk polska
Of, from or native to Poland, or relating to the Polish language.

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ n
polska
The language spoken in Poland.

Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth pn
Polsk-litauiska samväldet
A confederation of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1569–1795.

Polonophone adj
polsktalande
Polish-speaking.

Polotsk /ˈpɒlətsk/ pn
Polotsk
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Polvijärvi pn
Polvijärvi
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Polyclitus /ˌpɑ.lɪˈkli(ː).təs/ /ˌpɑl.ɪˈklaɪ.təs/ pn
Polykleitos
A en given name

Polynesia /pɒləˈniːzi.ə/ /ˌpɑːləˈniːʒə/ pn
Polynesien
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Pomerania /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪniə/ pn
Pommern
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Pomeranian /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪniən/ /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪnjən/ Pomeranians n
pomrare
A native or inhabitant of Pomerania.
dvärgspets
A breed of small, fluffy, energetic toy dogs in the canine family of spitzes.

Pomerelia pn
Pommerellen
(historical) A region, located on the southern shore of the Baltic in eastern Pomerania, to the west of the Vistula, centered on the city of Danzig/Gdańsk.

Pompeii /pɑːmˈpeɪ(i)/ /pɒmˈpeɪ(i)/ pn
Pompeji
A city and commune in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy.

Pontic /ˈpɒntɪk/ adj
pontisk

Pontus /ˈpɑːntəs/ /ˈpɒntəs/ pn
Pontos Pontus
the present-day region covering the eastern half of the southern coast of the Black Sea.

Popemobile Popemobiles n
popemobile påvemobil
(informal) Any of various vehicles with bulletproof glass sides used to transport the Pope through crowds safely while allowing an open view.

Popeye /ˈpɒp.ˌaɪ/ /ˈpʌp.ˌaɪ/ pn
Karl-Alfred
A tough cartoon sailor, full name Popeye the Sailor, characterized by bulging forearm muscles, a squinty eye, and an affinity for spinach.

Pori pn
Björneborg
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Port-au-Prince /ˌpɔɹtoʊˈpɹæ̃s/ /ˌpɔɹtoʊˈpɹɪns/ /ˌpɔːtəʊˈpɹæ̃s/ /ˌpɔːtəʊˈpɹɪns/ pn
Port-au-Prince
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Portugal /ˈpɔɹtuɡɑːl/ /ˈpɔɹt͡ʃəɡəl/ /ˈpɔːtjəɡəl/ /ˈpɔːt͡ʃəɡəl/ pn
Portugal
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Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ more Portuguese most Portuguese adj
portugisisk portugisiska
Of or pertaining to the people of Portugal or their culture.

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ Portuguese Portugueses n
portugis portugisiska
(chiefly, in the plural) A person native to, or living in, Portugal.

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ pn
portugisiska portugisisk
A Romance language originating in Portugal, and now the official language of Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, Guiné Bissau (Guinea-Bissau), Cape Verde, East Timor, and Brazil.

Portuguese Republic pn
Republiken Portugal
The official name of Portugal.

Portuguese Water Dog /ˌpɔɹtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ /ˌpɔːtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔːtə dɒɡ/ Portuguese Water Dogs n
portugisisk vattenhund
A water spaniel breed of gun dog originating in Portugal.

Portuguese man-of-war /ˈmæn-/ /ˈpoɹ-/ /ˈpoɹ.tʃəˌɡiz ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwoɹ/ /ˈpɔː.tʃʊˌɡiːz ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwɔː/ Portuguese men-of-war n
blåsmanet portugisisk örlogsman
Physalia physalis, a marine cnidarian consisting of a floating colony of hydrozoans attached to a float, superficially resembling a jellyfish.

Porvoo pn
Borgå
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Poseidon /pəˈsaɪdn̩/ pn
Poseidon
(Greek god) The god of the sea and other waters, earthquakes and horses; corresponds to the Roman god Neptune.

Posio pn
Posio
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Potemkin village Potemkin villages n
potemkinkuliss
(idiomatic) Any false construct devised to disguise a shortcoming or improve appearances.

Potter Potters pn
Potter
An English surname originating as an occupation for a potter.

Prague /pɹeɪ̯ɡ/ /pɹɑːɡ/ pn
Prag
(metonym) The Czech government.

Prairial /pɹɛɹˈjɑl/ /ˈpɹɛːɹɪ.əl/ Prairials pn
prairial ängsmånad
(historical) The ninth month of the French Republican Calendar, from May 20 or 21 to June 18 or 19.

Prakrit /ˈpɹɑː.kɹɪt/ Prakrits pn
prakrit
Any one of several Middle Indo-Aryan languages, all derived from dialects of Old Indo-Aryan languages. [from 1766]

Prangli pn
Wrangö
An island on the southern coast of Gulf of Finland, belonging to Estonia.

Precambrian pn
prekambrium
(geology) The Precambrian supereon; spanning from the formation of the Earth around 4.6 billion years ago to the emergence of hard-shelled creatures 541 million years ago.

Premier League pn
Premier League
The highest division of English football.

Presbyterian /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ adj
presbyteriansk
Relating to Presbyterianism.

Presbyterianism n
presbyterianism
A form of Protestant Christianity based on Calvinism.

Pretoria /pɹəˈtɔːɹi.ə/ pn
Pretoria
(metonym) the South African government

Priam /ˈpɹaɪəm/ pn
Priamos
(Greek mythology) The king of Troy during the Iliad

Prince Albert Prince Alberts n
Prince Albert
(slang) A piercing through the glans penis.

Prince Charming Prince Charmings Princes Charming n
drömprins prins charmig
(by extension) A heterosexual woman's prototypical ideal romantic partner, especially but not necessarily if he embodies common characteristics of the fictional princes, such as being courageous or chivalrous.

Prince of Wales pn
prins av Wales
A royal title given to the male heir apparent to the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom.

Principality of Andorra pn
Furstendömet Andorra
Official name of Andorra.

Pristina pn
Pristina
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Procopius /pɹəˈkoʊ.pi.əs/ /pɹəˈkəʊ.piː.əs/ pn
Procopius Prokopios
A en given name.
A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Saint Procopius, an early Christian martyr of the 3rd century C.E.
A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Procopius, a Roman imperial usurper of the 4th century C.E.
A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Procopius of Caesarea, a Byzantine Greek historian of the 6th century C.E.

Promethean /pɹoʊ-/ /pɹəˈmi.θi.ən/ /pɹəˈmiː.θɪ.ən/ more Promethean most Promethean adj
prometeisk
Of or pertaining to Prometheus, a demigod in Greek mythology who created mortals from clay and stole fire from Zeus to give to them, for which Zeus punished him by chaining him to a rock and having an eagle feed on his liver which grew back each night; he was later rescued by Heracles.
(rare) Of or pertaining to the promethea silkmoth (Callosamia promethea).

Prometheus /pɹoʊˈmiθi.əs/ /pɹəˈmiːθi.əs/ pn
Prometheus
(Greek god) The Titan chiefly honored for stealing fire from Zeus in the stalk of a fennel plant and giving it to mortals for their use. The god of fire and craft.

Promised Land pn
det förlovade landet
(Judaism, Christianity) The area historically known as Judea, which was promised to the Israelites by God according to oral tradition recorded in the Book of Genesis.

Protagoras pn
Protagoras
A pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, who famously said "man is the measure of all things".

Protestant /ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstənt/ more Protestant most Protestant adj
protestantisk
(Christianity) Of or pertaining to several denominations of Christianity that separated from the Roman Catholic Church based on theological or political differences during the Reformation.

Protestant /ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstənt/ Protestants n
protestant
(Christianity) A member of any of several Christian denominations which separated from the Roman Catholic Church based on theological or political differences during the Reformation (or in some cases later).

Protestantism /ˈpɹɑ.tɪs.tən.tɪ.zəm/ /ˈpɹɑ.ɾɪs.tən.tɪ.zm̩/ /ˈpɹɒt.ɪs.tən.tɪ.zəm/ Protestantisms n
protestantism protestantismen
The Protestant (rather than the Roman Catholic or Orthodox) Christian faith.

Proto-Altaic pn
uraltaiska
The hypothetical prehistoric ancestor of all Altaic languages, the existence of which is now often rejected.

Proto-Baltic pn
urbaltiska
The reconstructed ancestor of the Baltic languages, descended from Proto-Balto-Slavic.

Proto-Germanic pn
urgermanska
Hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language of all Germanic languages, including English.

Proto-Indo-European /-ˌjɔːɹəˈ-/ /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ adj
protoindoeuropeisk urindoeuropeisk
(linguistics, anthropology) Of or pertaining to the Proto-Indo-European language, or the people who spoke it.

Proto-Indo-European /-ˌjɔːɹəˈ-/ /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ pn
urindoeuropeiska indoeuropeiska urspråket protoindoeuropeiska
(linguistics, uncountable) The reconstructed ancestor language or protolanguage of the Indo-European family of languages, which includes most European, Iranian, and Indian languages.

Proto-Norse pn
urnordiska
An Indo-European language spoken in Scandinavia and ancestral to Old Norse that evolved from Proto-Germanic over the first centuries AD.

Proto-Slavic pn
urslaviska
(linguistics) A hypothetical, reconstructed language whence all the Slavic languages later descended.

Provence /pɹəˈvɒns/ /pɹəˈvɒ̃s/ pn
Provence
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Provençal /ˌpɹɒvɑːnˈsɑːl/ /ˌpɹɒvɒnˈsɑːl/ /ˌpɹɒvənˈsɑːl/ pn
provensalska provençalska
(strictly) The Romance Occitan dialect of Provence.

Proverbs Proverb pn
Ordspråksboken
A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh, being a collection of moral maxims.

Providence pn
Providence försynen
Divine care or direction, the will of God or the gods; fate.

Prussia /ˈpɹʌʃə/ pn
Preussen
(chiefly, historical) A geographical area on the Baltic coast of northeastern Europe.
(historical) A German province which was originally located in this area but later greatly expanded, and which was the predecessor to and a member of the German Empire; abolished as an administrative unit at the end of the Second World War.
(countable) A country known for exceptional military professionalism in her region. Historically used for Bulgaria as the "Prussia of the Balkans".

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ adj
preussisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Prussia.

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ Prussians n
preussare
A native or inhabitant of the geographical region of Prussia.

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ pn
preussiska prusiska
The Prussian language; see Old Prussian and New Prussian.

Prussian blue more Prussian blue most Prussian blue adj
berlinerblå
Of a rich blue colour, tinted with green.

Prussian blue Prussian blues n
berlinerblått
(inorganic compound) An insoluble dark, bright blue pigment, ferric ferrocyanide (equivalent to ferrous ferricyanide), used in painting and dyeing, and as an antidote for certain kinds of heavy metal poisoning.

Psalms /sæmz/ /sɑlmz/ /sɑmz/ /sɑːmz/ /sɔlmz/ /sɔmz/ pn
Psaltaren

Pskov pn
Pskov
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Pskovian more Pskovian most Pskovian adj
pskovsk
Of, pertaining to or characteristic of Pskov, its people, culture or language.

Ptolemy /ˈtɑləmi/ /ˈtɒləmi/ pn
Ptolemaios
A en given name of Greek origin, borne by historical persons in ancient Egypt.

Puebla pn
Puebla
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Puerto Rican /ˌpwɛə(ɹ).təˈɹiː.kən/ /ˌpwɜː(ɹ).təˈɹiː.kən/ /ˌpɔɹ.təˈɹiː.kən/ more Puerto Rican most Puerto Rican adj
puertoricansk
Of, from or relating to Puerto Rico or its people.

Puerto Rican /ˌpwɛə(ɹ).təˈɹiː.kən/ /ˌpwɜː(ɹ).təˈɹiː.kən/ /ˌpɔɹ.təˈɹiː.kən/ Puerto Ricans n
puertorican
A person from Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico /ˌpwɛə(ɹ)təˈɹiːkəʊ/ /ˌpwɛɹtoʊˈɹikoʊ/ /ˌpwɜː(ɹ)təˈɹiːkəʊ/ /ˌpɔɹtəˈɹikoʊ/ [ˌpɔɚɾəˈɹikoʊ] pn
Puerto Rico
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Punjab /pan.ˈdʒaːb/ /pə̃.ˈdʒaːb/ /pʊn.ˈdʒɑːb/ /pʌnˈdʒɑːb/ /ˈpuːn.dʒɑːb/ pn
Punjab
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Punjabi /puːn.ˈdʒɑːbi/ /pʊnˈd͡ʒɑːbi/ /pʌnˈd͡ʒɑːbi/ Punjabis n
Punjabi
(uncountable) The main language spoken in the Punjab region, in eastern Pakistan and Northern India.
(countable) Resident or descendant of or immigrant from the Punjab.

Punkalaidun pn
Pungalaitio Punkalaidun
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Puolanka pn
Puolango Puolanka
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Purgatory pn
skärselden
(Christianity) An intermediate state after death in which some of those ultimately destined for Heaven must first undergo purification prior to entering Heaven.

Puritan /ˈpjɔːɹɪtən/ /ˈpjɝɪtən/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪtən/ /ˈpjʊɹɪtən/ Puritans n
puritan
A member of a particular Protestant religious sect advocating greater purity and piety.

Puss in Boots pn
mästerkatten i stövlar
A 17th-century French literary fairy tale about a cat who uses trickery and deceit to gain power, wealth, and the hand of a princess in marriage for his penniless and low-born master.

Putin /ˈpuː.tɪn/ Putins pn
Putin
A surname from Russian.

Putinism pn
putinism
(politics) The political policies of Vladimir Putin; the Russian political system during Putin’s tenure in power.

Putler [ˈput.lɚ] [ˈpuːt.lə] pn
Putler
(derogatory) Vladimir Putin (president of Russia)

Putrajaya pn
Putrajaya
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Pyhtää pn
Pyttis
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Pyongyang /ˌpjɑŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjɒŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjɔŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjʌŋˈjɑŋ/ /ˌpjʌŋˈjɑːŋ/ pn
Pyongyang
(metonym) The North Korean government.

Pyrenees pn
Pyrenéerna
The mountain range separating Spain from France, inhabited by Basques in the west, Occitans in the centre-north, Aragonese in the centre-south, and Catalans in the east.

Pyrrhic victory /ˌpɪɹ.ɪk ˈvɪk.t(ə)ɹ.i/ Pyrrhic victories n
pyrrhusseger
A very costly victory, wherein the considerable losses outweigh the gain, so as to render the struggle not worth the cost.

Pythagoras /paɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ /pɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ pn
Pythagoras
Pythagoras (c. 570 – c. 495 BC), an Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher.

Pythagorean /pɪˌθaɡəˈɹiːən/ more Pythagorean most Pythagorean adj
pythagoreisk
Pertaining to Pythagoras or his philosophy. [from 16th c.]

Pythagorean theorem pn
Pythagoras sats
(geometry) A mathematical theorem which states that the square of the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of those of the two other sides.

Pälkäne pn
Pälkäne
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Pärnu pn
Pärnu
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Père David's tit Père David's tits n
davidmes
Poecile davidi, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

Q /kju/ /kjuː/ /kjʉː/ n
D
(card games, chess)

Q'anjob'al pn
kanjobal
A Mayan language spoken in Guatemala and part of Mexico.

Q.E.D. /ˌkjuˌiˈdi/ /ˌkjuːiːˈdiː/ phraseologicalUnit
VSB VSV

QL QLs n
QL

QR code QR codes n
QR-kod
A two-dimensional barcode, typically used to link to a website.

QWERTY /-ɾi/ /ˈkwəːti/ /ˈkwɚti/ /ˈkwɛə(ɹ)ti/ /ˈkwɜː(ɹ)ti/ adj
qwerty
(computing, typography) Denoting a standard layout of keys on a keyboard for typing, in which the leftmost keys of the top lettered row are Q-W-E-R-T-Y.

Qatar /kəˈtɑɹ/ /ˈkæˌtɑɹ/ /ˈkɑtɑɹ/ /ˈkɑtɚ/ /ˈkʌtəɹ/ /ˈɡɑtəɹ/ /ˈɡʌtəɹ/ pn
Qatar
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Qatari /kəˈtɑːɹ.i/ adj
qatarisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Qatar or the Qatari people.

Qatari /kəˈtɑːɹ.i/ Qataris n
qatarier
A person from Qatar or of Qatari descent.

Quadi Quadi Quadis n
kvader
(historical) A member of an ancient Germanic people who lived in Moravia.

Quaker /ˈkweɪkɚ/ Quakers n
kväkare
A believer of the Quaker faith and a member of the Society of Friends, known for their pacifist views.

Quaternary pn
kvartär
(geology) The geological period of the Cenozoic Era immediately following the Tertiary. It is subdivided into the Pleistocene and the Holocene Epochs.

Quebec /keɪˈbɛk/ /kwəˈbɛk/ /kwɪˈbɛk/ /kəˈbɛk/ /kɛˈbɛk/ Quebecs pn
Québec
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Quebec City /kwɪˈbɛk ˈsɪti/ /kəˈbɛk ˈsɪti/ /kɛˈbɛk ˈsɪti/ pn
Québec Quebec
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Quechua /ˈkɛt͡ʃwə/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃəwə/ pn
quechua
The language spoken by these people.

Quentin /ˈkwɛntɪn/ pn
Qvintinus Qvintin
A en given name.
A en given name occasionally used.

Question Time pn
frågestund
(politics) A time during a sitting of parliament wherein Members of Parliament ask questions of government ministers (including the Prime Minister) which they are obliged to answer.

Quezon City /kɛˈzɒn ˈsɪ.ti/ pn
Quezon City
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Quidditch /ˈkwɪdɪt͡ʃ/ n
quidditch
A fictional ball game played between two teams of seven players riding flying broomsticks, using four balls and six elevated ring-shaped goals.

Qur'an /koʊˈɹæn/ /kɔˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹæn/ /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ Qur'ans n
koran Koranen
A specific version, edition, translation, or copy of one of the above-mentioned book.

Qur'an /koʊˈɹæn/ /kɔˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹæn/ /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ Qur'ans pn
Koranen
The Islamic holy book, considered by Muslims to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.

Québécois /ˌkeɪbɛˈkwɑː/ /ˌkeɪbɛˈkwɑːz/ pn
québecfranska
The Quebec variety of French.

R&D n
FoU
(business) Initialism of Research and Development (a department within a company (or governmental division) dedicated to that task, or the fiscal category that represents it in fiscal reporting.)

REM sleep REM sleeps n
REM-sömn drömsömn
The stage of sleep during which most brain activity and dreams occur, characterised by rapid eye movement (REM).

RFID n
RFID
(electronics) Initialism of radio-frequency identification.

RNA RNAs n
RNA
(biochemistry) Initialism of ribonucleic acid.

RSS feed RSS feeds n
RSS-flöde

RSVP RSVPs n
OSA o.s.a.
A reply to an invitation.

Raahe pn
Brahestad
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Rabat /ɹɑːˈbæt/ /ɹɑːˈbɑːt/ /ɹəˈbæt/ /ɹəˈbɑːt/ pn
Rabat
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Rabbinic Judaism n
rabbinsk judendom
The mainstream form of Judaism since the 6th century CE, after the codification of the Babylonian Talmud, having its roots in Pharisaic Judaism and based on the belief that Moses at Mount Sinai received two items from God: the written Torah and the oral Torah.

Rachel /ˈɹeɪt͡ʃəl/ pn
Rakel
Younger daughter of Laban, sister to Leah, and second wife of Jacob.

Radde's warbler Radde's warblers n
videsångare
Phylloscopus schwarzi, a leaf warbler which breeds in Siberia.

Ragnarok /ˈɹæɡ.nəˌɹɒk/ /ˈɹæɡ.nəˌɹɔk/ pn
Ragnarök
(Norse mythology) A series of future events culminating in a battle, fought between the Æsir and einherjar on one side, and the forces of Surtr, Loki, and Loki's children on the other, in which all of creation is burned down and almost all life is extinguished.

Ralph /ɹeɪf/ /ɹælf/ pn
Ralf Rolf
A en given name.

Ramadan /ɹæməˈdɑːn/ /ɹɑːməˈdɑːn/ /ˈɹæmədæn/ /ˈɹɑːmədɑːn/ Ramadans pn
ramadan
(Islam) The holy ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, during which Muslims fast between the break of dawn until sunset; they also refrain from drinking liquids, smoking and having sexual relations.

Ramism n
ramism
(historical, philosophy) A collection of theories on rhetoric, logic and pedagogy based on the teachings of Petrus Ramus.

Ramist Ramists n
ramist

Ranua pn
Ranua
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Rapa Nui /ˈɹɑpə ˈnui/ /ˈɹɑːpɑː ˈnuːɪ/ pn
rapa nui
An Eastern Polynesian language spoken by the inhabitants of Easter Island.

Raphael /ˈɹæf.eɪ.əl/ /ˈɹæf.eɪˌɛl/ /ˈɹæf.i.əl/ /ˈɹæf.ɛəl/ /ˈɹæf.ɪ.əl/ /ˌɹæf.aɪˈɛl/ /ˌɹɑː.faɪˈɛl/ Raphaels pn
Rafael
An archangel in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
(countable) A en given name.

Rauma pn
Raumo
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Rautjärvi pn
Rautjärvi
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Raymond /ˈɹeɪmənd/ Raymonds pn
Raymond
A en given name.

Rebecca /ɹɪˈbɛkə/ Rebeccas pn
Rebecka
A en given name, in regular use since the Reformation.

Rebekah pn
Rebecka
(Biblical) The sister of Laban; Isaac's wife; the mother of Jacob and Esau.

Red Army pn
röda armén
(historical, military) Name of the Soviet army in the period 1918–1946.

Red Crescent pn
Röda Halvmånen
A branch of the Red Cross that operates in Muslim countries.

Red Cross pn
Röda Korset
An international humanitarian organization that cares for the wounded, sick, and homeless.
The symbol of this organization.
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Red List pn
rödlista
A list of endangered species, created by the World Conservation Monitoring Center.

Red Sea pn
Röda havet
(US politics) The states of the western and southern United States which consistently vote Republican in presidential elections.

Red Square pn
Röda torget
A large historical square in central Moscow.

Regina /ɹɪ.ˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ /ɹɪ.ˈd͡ʒi.nə/ pn
Regina
A en given name.

Reich /ɹaɪk/ /ɹaɪx/ n
Rike Riket
A German empire, kingdom or nation; its territory or government.

Reichstag pn
Reichstag
The lower chamber of the federal parliament of Germany until 1945

Renaissance /ɹɘˈnæɪsɒns/ /ɹɘˈnæɪsɘns/ /ɹəˈneɪs(ə)ns/ /ɹəˈneɪsɑːns/ /ɹəˈneɪsɒ̃(n)s/ /ɹəˈnæɪsɔns/ /ɹəˈnæɪsəns/ /ˈɹenɘˌsɒns/ /ˈɹenəˌsɔns/ /ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/ /ˌɹɛnəˈsɑns/ /ˌɹɛnəˈsɒ̃(n)s/ pn
Renässansen
(historical) The 14th-century revival of classical art, architecture, literature and learning that originated in Italy and spread throughout Europe over the following two centuries.
The period of this revival, typically lasting from the late 14th to the late 16th centuries; the transition from medieval to modern times.

Republic of Albania pn
Republiken Albanien
The official name of Albania.

Republic of Armenia pn
Republiken Armenien
The official name of Armenia.

Republic of Austria pn
Republiken Österrike
The official name of Austria.

Republic of Azerbaijan pn
Republiken Azerbajdzjan
The official name of Azerbaijan (country in the Caucasus).

Republic of Belarus pn
Republiken Vitryssland
The official name of Belarus.

Republic of Bulgaria pn
Republiken Bulgarien
The official name of Bulgaria.

Republic of China /ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ pn
Republiken Kina Taiwan
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Republic of Croatia pn
Republiken Kroatien
The official name of Croatia.

Republic of Cyprus pn
Republiken Cypern
The official name of Cyprus.

Republic of Estonia pn
Republiken Estland
The official name of Estonia.

Republic of Finland pn
Republiken Finland
The long form of Finland.

Republic of Guinea-Bissau pn
Republiken Guinea-Bissau
Official name of Guinea-Bissau

Republic of Hungary pn
Republiken Ungern
Former official name of Hungary.

Republic of Iceland pn
Republiken Island
The conventional descriptive name of Iceland.

Republic of India pn
Republiken Indien
The official name of India.

Republic of Indonesia pn
Republiken Indonesien
Official name for Indonesia.

Republic of Iraq pn
Republiken Irak
(a country).

Republic of Ireland /ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Republiken Irland
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Republic of Karelia pn
Karelska republiken
A federal subject (republic) of Russia, located in the northwest of Russia.

Republic of Korea pn
Republiken Korea
Official name of South Korea.

Republic of Latvia pn
Republiken Lettland
The official name of Latvia.

Republic of Lithuania pn
Republiken Litauen
The official name of Lithuania.

Republic of Malta pn
Republiken Malta
The official name of Malta.

Republic of North Macedonia pn
Republiken Nordmakedonien
Country situated north of Greece and west of Bulgaria on the Balkan Peninsula, formerly partially recognised as the Republic of Macedonia.

Republic of Poland pn
Republiken Polen
The official name of Poland.

Republic of Serbia pn
Republiken Serbien
The official name of Serbia.

Republic of Singapore pn
Republiken Singapore
Official name of Singapore.

Republic of Slovenia pn
Republiken Slovenien
The official name of Slovenia.

Republic of South Africa pn
Republiken Sydafrika
(proscribed) The Transvaal statelet from 1852 to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's annexation of it in 1902.

Republic of South Sudan pn
Republiken Sydsudan
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Republic of The Gambia pn
Republiken Gambia
The official name of The Gambia (1965-2016).

Republic of Turkey pn
Republiken Turkiet
Former official name of the country of Turkey (now Republic of Türkiye).

Republic of the Congo pn
Republiken Kongo Kongo-Brazzaville
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Republic of the Philippines pn
Republiken Filippinerna
Official name for Philippines.

Republican more Republican most Republican adj
republikansk
(US politics) Of or pertaining to the Republican Party of the United States.

Republican Republicans n
republikan
(US politics) A member or supporter of the Republican Party, the more right-wing of the two main political parties in the United States.

Resurrection pn
uppståndelsen
(Christianity) The resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Reuben /ˈɹu.bən/ /ˈɹuː.bən/ Reubens pn
Ruben
(biblical) First son of Jacob, by his wife Leah.
A surname transferred from the given name

Reunionese Reunioneses n
reunionier
A person from Réunion or of Reunionese descent.

Revelation pn
Uppenbarelseboken
(biblical) The final book of the New Testament of the Bible.

Reykjavík /ˈɹeɪk.jə.vɪk/ /ˈɹɛk.jə.vɪk/ pn
Reykjavik
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Reynard /ˈɹɛnɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈɹɛnə(ɹ)d/ pn
Mickel räv
(literary, poetic) A name in European folklore for the red fox.

Reynold Reynolds pn
Ragnvald Reinhold
A en given name, today more popular in the forms Reginald and Ronald. Modern use is partly transferred from the surname.

Rhine /ɹaɪn/ pn
Rhen
A river in western Europe, that flows through Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein, Germany, France and the Netherlands, before emptying into the North Sea.

Rhineland /ˈɹaɪnlænd/ pn
Rhenlandet
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Rhineland-Palatinate pn
Rheinland-Pfalz
One of the component states of Germany according to the current administrative division of the nation.

Rhodes /ɹoʊdz/ /ɹəʊdz/ Rhodeses pn
Rhodos
A surname.
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An electric piano which produces soft, harmonic-like sounds; a Rhodes piano.

Rhodesia /ɹoʊˈdiːʒə/ /ɹəʊˈdiːʃə/ pn
Rhodesia
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Richard /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.əd/ /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.ɚd/ Richards pn
Rikard Richard Rickard
(rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic.

Richard's pipit Richard's pipits n
större piplärka
Anthus richardi, a medium-sized passerine bird which breeds in open grasslands in the East Palearctic.

Richter scale pn
richterskala
(seismology) a logarithmic scale used to express the energy released by an earthquake, each increase of 1 representing a 32-fold increase in energy.

Riemann surface Riemann surfaces n
Riemannyta
(mathematics) A one-dimensional complex manifold; a generalization of the complex plane.

Riga /ˈɹiːɡə/ pn
Riga
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Riksdag /ˈɹiːksdaɡ/ /ˈɹiːksdɑːɡ/ /ˈɹɪksdaɡ/ /ˈɹɪksdɑːɡ/ pn
Sveriges riksdag riksdagen
The Swedish parliament.

Rinkeby pn
Rinkeby

Rinkeby Swedish Rinkeby Swedishes n
förortssvenska importsvenska miljonsvenska rinkebysvenska
A variety of the Swedish language used by immigrants in the Swedish capital of Stockholm, especially in the suburb of Rinkeby.

Rio de Janeiro /ˈɹiːəʊ de ʒəˈneəɹəʊ/ /ˈɹiːəʊ dɪ ʒəˈnɪəɹəʊ/ pn
Rio de Janeiro
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Ristijärvi pn
Ristijärvi
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Riyadh /ɹiˈjɑːd/ pn
Riyadh
(metonym) the government of Saudi Arabia

Robert /ˈɹɑb.ɚt/ /ˈɹɒb.ət/ pn
Robert
(rare, _, compared to given name) A French surname originating as a patronymic.

Robin Hood /ˈɹɑbɪn hʊd/ /ˌɹɒbɪn ˈhʊd/ pn
Robin Hood
A legendary English outlaw famous for his skill in archery and his vow to defend the poor and the oppressed against established authority.

Roblox pn
Roblox
A massively multiplayer online game and creation system platform (introduced in 2004) in which users design and play video games.

Rocky Mountains pn
Klippiga bergen
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Rodinia pn
Rodinia
(geology) The world supercontinent that formed at the end of the Mesoproterozoic era, then broke into eight continents during the Neoproterozoic.

Roger /ˈɹɑ.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒd͡ʒ.ə/ [ˈroː.dʒɐ] Rogers pn
Roger
(rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic.

Rohingya /ɹoʊˈhɪn.d͡ʒə/ /ɹoʊˈhɪŋ.d͡ʒə/ /ɹoʊˈhɪŋ.jə/ /ɹoʊˈhɪŋ.ɡə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪn.d͡ʒə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪŋ.d͡ʒə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪŋ.jə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪŋ.ɡə/ /ˈɹəʊhɪŋ.d͡ʒə/ /ˈɹəʊhɪŋ.jə/ n
rohingyer
The people of Arakan, Myanmar, who speak this language.

Roland pn
Roland
A en given name.

Rom /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ Roma Roms n
rom zigenare zigenerska
A member of the Romani people.
(in particular) A male member of the Romani people who is married and considered respectable amongst the family.

Roma pn
rom
A variety of the Romani language (or occasionally) the Romani macrolanguage.

Romagna pn
Romagna
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Romaine lettuce Romaine lettuces n
romansallat
A long-leaved variety of lettuce, Lactuca sativa var. longifolia.

Roman /ˈɹoʊ.mən/ /ˈɹəʊ.mən/ more Roman most Roman adj
romersk
Of or from Rome.
(historical) Of or from the Roman Empire.

Roman /ˈɹoʊ.mən/ /ˈɹəʊ.mən/ Romans n
romare
A native or resident of Rome.
(historical) A native or resident of the Roman Empire.

Roman Catholic adj
romersk-katolsk
Of or pertaining to the Latin rite, Latin Church, or Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.

Roman Catholic Roman Catholics n
romersk-katolik
A person who belongs to the (Roman) Catholic Church.

Roman Catholic Church pn
Romersk-katolska kyrkan
Latin Church, the largest of the autonomous particular churches of the Catholic Church.

Roman Empire /ˈɹoʊmən ˈɛmpaɪɚ/ /ˈɹəʊmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
Romerska riket
(historical) The empire which succeeded the Roman Republic and existed between 27 B.C.E. and 476 C.E. in the west (and until 1453 C.E. in the east; see Byzantine Empire), encompassing territories stretching from Britain and Germany to Spain, North Africa and the Persian Gulf. [from 15th c.]

Roman candle Roman candles n
romerskt ljus
A type of firework with a long, thick paper tube that contains layers of "stars" and lifting charges. When ignited, pyrotechnic stars shoot from the tube one at a time.

Roman chair Roman chairs n
romersk stol

Roman numeral Roman numerals n
romersk siffra
A numeral represented using a Roman system involving the letters I, V, X, L, C, D, and M.

Roman numerals n
romerska siffror
(uncountable) The system of numerals using Roman numerals.

Roman road Roman roads n
romersk väg
(historical) Any of many roads built in Europe, including Britain, by the Ancient Romans, many of which survive in various forms.

Romance adj
romansk
Of or dealing with languages or cultures derived from Roman influence and Latin: French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Galician, Romanian, Catalan, Occitan, etc.

Romance language Romance languages n
romanskt språk
Any language descended from Latin.

Romani /ɹəˈmɑː.ni/ /ˈɹoʊ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɑ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɒ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɒm.ni/ /ˈɹəʊ.mə.ni/ adj
romsk zigensk
Of or belonging to the Roma people.

Romani /ɹəˈmɑː.ni/ /ˈɹoʊ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɑ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɒ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɒm.ni/ /ˈɹəʊ.mə.ni/ pn
romani
The Indo-Aryan lect of the Roma people, or one of its sublects (such as Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc), closely related to Hindi and Rajasthani.

Romania /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Rumänien
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Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ adj
rumänsk rumänska
Of or relating to Romania, the Romanian people, or the Romanian language.

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ Romanians n
rumänska rumän
(countable) A native of Romania.
rumänska rumänsk
(uncountable) The official language of Romania and Moldova.

Romanian deadlift Romanian deadlifts n
raka marklyft
(weightlifting) A form of deadlift in which the body is bent at the hips and the knees are not bent.

Romanization /ˌɹəʊmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ Romanizations n
romanisering
(usually, uncountable) The act or process of putting text into the Latin (Roman) alphabet, by means such as transliteration and transcription.

Romanoff Romanoffs pn
Romanov
A dynasty that ruled the Russian Empire
An aristocratic house that formed a ruling dynasty of Russia

Romans /ˈɹoʊmənz/ /ˈɹəʊmənz/ pn
Romarbrevet
(biblical) The sixth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle of St Paul to the Christians in Rome.
The 30th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Romansch /ɹoʊˈmænʃ/ /ɹoʊˈmɑnʃ/ /ɹə(ʊ)ˈmanʃ/ pn
rätoromanska
A Rhaeto-Romance language (or dialect continuum) spoken in the Graubünden/Grisons canton of Switzerland; it is one of the four official languages of Switzerland. [from 17th c.]

Romantic more Romantic most Romantic adj
romantisk
Of or pertaining to Romanticism.

Rome /ɹoʊm/ /ɹum/ /ɹəʊm/ pn
Rom
Ancient Rome; the former Roman Empire; Roman civilization.
The Holy See, the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church, particularly prior to the establishment of the Vatican City in the 19th century.

Rome wasn't built in a day proverb
Rom byggdes inte på en dag
(idiomatic) It takes a long time to create something complicated or impressive.

Romeo /ˈɹoʊmioʊ/ pn
Romeo
(fiction) One of the main characters of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare: the ardent lover of Juliet.

Ronald /ˈɹɑnəld/ /ˈɹɒnəld/ pn
Ronald
A en given name.

Ronia Ronias pn
Ronja
A en given name

Rorschach test /ˈɹɔɹʃək tɛst/ /ˈɹɔɹˌʃæk tɛst/ /ˈɹɔːʃæk tɛst/ /ˈɹɔːʃɑːk tɛst/ Rorschach tests n
rorschachtest
(psychology) A method of psychological evaluation that uses a person's interpretations of inkblots or similar images to discover information concerning his or her personality, emotional functioning, or unconscious mind.

Rosamund /ˈroʊzəmənd/ /ˈrɒzəmənd/ pn
Rosamunda
A en given name.

Rosberg Rosbergs pn
Rosberg

Rose pn
Rosa
A en given name.

Rosemary /ˈɹoʊzməɹi/ /ˈɹoʊzˌmɛəɹi/ /ˈɹəʊzməɹi/ /ˈɹəʊzˌmɛːɹi/ pn
Ros-Marie Rose-Marie
A en given name.

Rosetta Stone pn
Rosettastenen
A large inscribed stone found near Rosetta, Egypt, in 1799, later used as a basis for understanding many previously undecipherable examples of hieroglyphic writing.

Rosh Hashanah /ˌɹɑʃ (h)əˈʃɑnə/ /ˌɹɒʃ həˈʃɑːnə/ pn
rosh hashana
The Jewish holiday marking the start of the liturgical year, taking place on the first two days of Tishrei, 163 days after the first day of Passover.

Ross's gull Ross's gulls n
rosenmås
Rhodostethia rosea, a small gull breeding in the high Arctic of northernmost North America, and northeast Siberia.

Rottweiler /ˈɹɒtvaɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹɒtwaɪlə(ɹ)/ Rottweilers n
rottweiler
A very large muscular breed of dog of German origin with black fur and tanned markings.

Round Table pn
det runda bordet
(Arthurian legend) King Arthur's table in the Arthurian legend, around which he and his knights congregate, all having equal status since the table has no head.

Rovaniemi /ˈɹəʊvənɪəmɪ/ pn
Rovaniemi
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Roxana pn
Roxana
The wife of Alexander the Great.

Roy G. Biv /ɹɔɪ d͡ʒiː bɪv/ pn
ROGGBIV
(mnemonic) An acronym used to remember the color sequence of the visible spectrum: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.

Rube Goldberg machine Rube Goldberg machines n
Rube Goldberg-maskin
(US) A comical, overcomplicated machine which performs a simple task.

Rubicon /-k(ə)n/ /ˈɹubəˌkɑn/ /ˈɹuːbɪkɒn/ pn
Rubicon
The same river in the present day, identified with a river previously named Fiumicino.

Rubik's cube Rubik's cubes n
Rubiks kub
A mechanical puzzle in the shape of a cube, all sides able to be rotated, each side divided into 9 squares, the moving pieces allowing the cube to be rearranged. The goal is to get the colored squares aligned so that each side of the cube is the same color.

Rudolph /ˈɹuːdɒ(l)f/ pn
Rolf
A en given name.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeers pn
Rudolf med röda mulen
A legendary reindeer with a nose that glows red, the subject of a comic Christmas song; often added among Santa Claus's reindeer as the leading one.

Ruhnu pn
Runö
An island in the middle of the Gulf of Riga, belonging to Estonia.

Ruhr Area pn
Ruhrområdet
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Rumelia pn
Rumelien
(historical) A former region comprising the territories of the Ottoman Empire in Europe.

Ruokolahti pn
Ruokolax
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Ruovesi pn
Ruovesi
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Rus /ɹuːs/ /ɹʌs/ Rus pn
ruser
A people made up of Scandinavian warrior merchants who travelled Eastern European river-roads from the eighth century, and whose settlements around Novgorod, Kiev and the Volga and Dnieper gave rise to the Rus' principalities. [from 19th c.]

Russia /ˈɹʌʃə/ Russias pn
Ryssland
(dated, countable) Any of several East Slavic states descended from Kievan Rus, typically including Russia (Great Russia), Belarus (White Russia) and Ukraine (Little Russia).

Russia leather Russia leathers n
juft
A form of bark-tanned cow leather, made hard-wearing, flexible, and waterproof with the use of birch oil.

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ adj
rysk ryska
Of or pertaining to Russia.
Of or pertaining to the Russian language.

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ Russians n
ryska ryss
(countable) An ethnic Russian: a member of the East Slavic ethnic group which is native to, and constitutes the majority of the population of, Russia.
(countable, obsolete) A person from the Soviet Union
ryska rysk
(uncountable) The Russian language.

Russian Blue Russian Blues n
russian blue
(zoology) A domestic cat of a breed with dense silver to grey fur.

Russian Empire pn
Kejsardömet Ryssland Ryska riket
(historical) The Russian state from 1721 to 1917.

Russian Federation pn
Ryska federationen
Alternative formal name of Russia.

Russian Orthodox Church pn
Rysk-ortodoxa kyrkan
One of the autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Christian churches.

Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic /ˈɹɐʃən ˈsɐʉviːət fedəɹətɪv ˈsɐʉʃəɫɪst ɹəˈpɐbɫɪk/ /ˈɹʌʃən ˈsoʊvjət ˈfɛdɚˌɹeɪtɪv ˈsəʊʃəlɪst ɹəˈpʌblɪk/ /ˈɹʌʃən ˈsɒvi.ət ˈfɛd(ə)ɹətɪv ˈsəʊʃəlɪst ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Ryska sovjetiska federativa socialistrepubliken
The official name for modern-day Russia under the Communist Party from 1936 to 1991 (from 1918 to 1937, according to the Constitution of the RSFSR, called the Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic). Part of the USSR from 1922 to 1991.

Russian doll Russian dolls n
matrjosjka rysk docka babusjka
One of a set of hollow nesting dolls, usually wooden and decorated.

Russian sturgeon Russian sturgeon Russian sturgeons n
rysk stör
A Eurasian species of sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii).

Russification n
russifiering
The process of making anything Russian.

Russify /ˈɹuːsɪˌfaɪ̯/ /ˈɹʌsɪˌfaɪ̯/ v
förryska russifiera
(ambitransitive) To render or become more Russian.

Russo- /ˈɹuːsoʊ/ /ˈɹʌsoʊ/ prefix
rysk-
relating to Russia or Russian

Russophile /ɹʊsɛʊ̯ˈfɐɪ̯l/ /ˈɹuːsəfaɪ̯l/ /ˈɹʊsɛʊ̯fɐɪ̯l/ /ˈɹʌsə(ʊ̯)faɪ̯l/ /ˈɹʌsəfaɪ̯l/ /ˈɹʌʃəfaɪ̯l/ Russophiles n
russofil
A person who loves the country, culture or people of Russia.

Russophobe /ˈɹuːsəfoʊ̯b/ /ˈɹʌsə(ʊ̯)fəʊ̯b/ /ˈɹʌsəfoʊ̯b/ Russophobes n
russofob rysshatare
Someone who despises Russians, the country of Russia, or Russian influence.

Russophobia n
russofobi ryssfobi rysskräck
The contempt or disgust towards Russians or Russia, especially the political system, or the customs of the former Soviet Union.

Russophobic more Russophobic most Russophobic adj
russofobisk
Exhibiting or relating to Russophobia.

Russophone more Russophone most Russophone adj
rysktalande
Russian-speaking.

Ruth /ɹuːθ/ pn
Rut Ruth
A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
A en given name.

Rwanda /ɹuˈændə/ /ɹuˈɑndə/ /ɹəˈwændə/ /ɹəˈwɑndə/ /ɹəˈwɒndə/ pn
Rwanda
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The standardized dialect of the Bantu language Rwanda-Rundi spoken in Rwanda.
The genocide that occurred in Rwanda in 1994.

Rwandan Rwandans n
rwandier
A person from Rwanda or of Rwandan descent.

Rääkkylä pn
Bräkylä Rääkkylä
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Réunion /ɹeɪ.uːniˈɒn/ /ɹiːˈjuːnjən/ pn
Réunion
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Rövarspråket pn
rövarspråket
A type of wordplay that originated in Sweden in which the consonants of words are doubled, with the letter o inserted between them.

Rügen pn
Rygen
Germany's largest island, located in the Baltic Sea off the coast of extreme western Pomerania.

Rüppell's warbler Rüppell's warblers n
svarthakad sångare
Sylvia ruppeli, an Old World warbler.

S /s/ /z/ /ɛs/ /ʒ/ n
S
Initialism of season (group of episodes of a series).

S-train S-trains n
S-tåg stadsbana
(chiefly in German-speaking countries and Copenhagen, Denmark) A commuter rail/metro system (generally overground) serving a metropolitan area; a train in such a system.

SI unit SI units n
SI-enhet
Any unit of the International System of Units.

SIM card SIM cards n
sim-kort
A small, removable card smaller than a credit card which stores mobile phone data such as contact names and numbers, SMSs and security information.

SMS /ˌɛs ɛm ˈɛs/ SMSes n
sms
(telecommunications) Initialism of Short Message Service. A service to send text messages on a cell phone.

SQL /ɛs kjuː ɛl/ /ˈsiːkwəl/ n
SQL
(computer language, databases) Initialism of w:Structured Query Language.

SWLing n
DX-ing kortvågslyssning

SaaS n
SaaS
(computing) Acronym of Software as a Service.

Saaremaa pn
Ösel
The largest island of Estonia, and Saare County which contains it.

Sabaean /səˈbiː.ən/ more Sabaean most Sabaean adj
sabeisk
Of or pertaining to Sabaean culture.

Sabaean /səˈbiː.ən/ Sabaeans n
sabé
(history) An individual of the ancient Sabaean people.

Sabaean /səˈbiː.ən/ pn
sabeiska
An extinct Semitic language spoken in Sheba (Saba).

Sabbath /ˈsæbəθ/ Sabbaths n
sabbat
Friday-Saturday, observed in Judaism and some Christian denominations as a day of rest and worship.
sabbat söndag
Sunday, observed in most of Christianity as a day of rest and worship.
häxsabbat
A meeting of witches. (Also called a witches' Sabbath, Shabbat, sabbat, or black Sabbath.)

Sabbath-day Sabbath-days n
sabbatsdag
The day of the Sabbath; Saturday, the seventh day of the week.

Sabina pn
Sabina
A en given name.

Sachertorte / ˈzɑkɚˌtɔɹt/ /ˈsɑkɚˌtɔɹt/ /ˈzaxəˌtɔːtə/ Sachertorten Sachertortes n
sachertårta
A torte made of butter, eggs, confectioner's sugar, toasted breadcrumbs, spices, and chocolate, which is baked in layers, put together with apricot jam and finally frosted with chocolate.

Sadducee Sadducees n
sadducé
(historical) A member of an ancient Jewish sect possibly formed as a political party in the 2nd century BCE and existing until around the 1st century CE.

Sagittarius /ˌsadʒɪˈtɛːrɪəs/ /ˌsædʒəˈtɛriəs/ Sagittariuses n
skytt
(astrology) Someone with a Sagittarius star sign.

Sagittarius /ˌsadʒɪˈtɛːrɪəs/ /ˌsædʒəˈtɛriəs/ pn
Skytten
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a centaur who is an archer. It contains the stars Kaus Australis and Nunki.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the archer, ruled by Jupiter and covering November 23 - December 21 (tropical astrology) or December 16 - January 14 (sidereal astrology).

Sahara /səˈhɑɹə/ /səˈhɑːɹə/ /səˈhɛɹə/ pn
Sahara
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Saigon /ˈsaɪɡɒn/ pn
Saigon
(historical) Ho Chi Minh City, the biggest city in Vietnam, which was the capital of the former South Vietnam.

Saigonese Saigonese n
Saigones
(history) A person from Saigon

Saimaa ringed seal Saimaa ringed seals n
saimenvikare
A subspecies of the ringed seal, living only in Lake Saimaa in Finland.

Saint /seɪnt/ /sənt/ Saints n
Sankt Sankta
A title given to a saint, often prefixed to the person's name.

Saint Andrew's cross Saint Andrew's crosses n
andreaskors
A diagonal cross, the figure of a cross that has a form of two intersecting oblique bars.

Saint Barbara pn
Sankta Barbara
The patron of armourers, military engineers, gunsmiths, miners and anyone else who worked with cannon and explosives.

Saint George /ˈseɪnt ˈdʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ/ pn
Sankt Göran
(Christianity) Patron saint of England and several other places; legendary killer of a dragon.

Saint Helena /seɪnt həˈliːnə/ pn
Saint Helena Sankta Helena
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Saint Kitts and Nevis /seɪnt ˌkɪts ən ˈniː.vɪs/ pn
Saint Christopher och Nevis Saint Kitts och Nevis
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Saint Lucia /seɪnt ˈluː.ʃə/ pn
Saint Lucia
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Saint Mary /ˈseɪnt ˈmɛə.ɹi/ pn
Sankta Maria
(Christianity) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus.

Saint Michael pn
Sankt Mikael
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Saint Nicholas pn
Sankt Nikolaus
(Christianity) A 4th-century Greek bishop from Myra, Anatolia, patron saint of children, mariners and the unwed among others, functioning in multiple countries as a gift-giving figure around his feast day of December 6.

Saint Petersburg /sənt ˈpiːtə(r)zˌbɜː(r)ɡ/ pn
Sankt Petersburg
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Saint Pierre and Miquelon pn
Saint Pierre och Miquelon
An overseas territory of France off the eastern coast of Canada.

Saint Valentine's Day /ˌseɪntˈvælənˌtaɪnzˌdeɪ/ /ˌsəntˈvælənˌtaɪnzˌdeɪ/ pn
alla hjärtans dag
A holiday in remembrance of Saint Valentine, February 14th, celebrated by sending cards or similar tokens of love.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines /seɪnt ˈvɪnt.sənt ən ðə ˈɡɹɛn.əˌdiːnz/ pn
Saint Vincent och Grenadinerna
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Sakhalin /ˌsækəˈliːn/ /ˌsæx-/ pn
Sachalin
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Salafi adj
salafistisk
(Islam) Of or pertaining to Salafism.

Salafism n
salafism
(Islam) A movement comparing itself to Sunni Islam, claiming to taking the pious ancestors, the salaf of the patristic period of early Islam, as exemplary models.

Salla pn
Salla
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Salo Republic pn
Salòrepubliken

Salvadoran adj
salvadoransk
Of, from, or pertaining to El Salvador or the Salvadorian people.

Salvadoran Salvadorans n
salvadoran
A person from El Salvador or of Salvadorian descent.

Salvation Army pn
Frälsningsarmén
A Protestant Christian church and an international charitable organisation structured in a quasi-military fashion, originally founded to help the poor of London.

Sam Browne belt Sam Browne belts n
ententekoppel
A wide military belt, usually leather, supported by a strap going diagonally over the right shoulder.

Samara pn
Samara
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Samegrelo pn
Megrelien
A historic province in the western part of the country of Georgia

Sami /ˈsæmi/ /ˈsɑːmi/ adj
samisk lapsk
Relating to the Sami people of northern Scandinavia, or the Sami languages.

Sami /ˈsæmi/ /ˈsɑːmi/ Sami Samis n
same samiska lapp lapska
A member of an indigenous Finno-Ugric people of Lapland.

Sami /ˈsæmi/ /ˈsɑːmi/ Samis pn
samiska
(countable) Any of the languages of the Sami people.

Samland pn
Samland
A peninsula, situated in what was historically East Prussia and is now the Kaliningrad Oblast of Russia, which juts out into the Baltic, and from which the Vistula Spit (enclosing the Vistula Lagoon) and Curonian Spit (enclosing the Curonian Lagoon) extend.

Sammarinese adj
sanmarinsk
Of, or pertaining to, San Marino or its culture or people

Sammarinese Sammarinese n
sanmarinier
Someone from San Marino or of Sammarinese descent

Samoa /saː.mo.a/ /səˈmoʊ.ə/ /səˈmoʊə/ /səˈməʊ.ə/ /ˈsaːˌmaʉ̯.ə/ pn
Samoa
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Samoan adj
samoansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Samoa, the Samoan people or the Samoan language.

Samoan Samoans n
samoan
(countable) A person from Samoa or of Samoan descent.
samoanska
(uncountable) The Samoan language.

Samogitia /ˌsa.mə(ʊ)ˈɡiː.ʃə/ /ˌsæ.moʊˈɡi.ʃə/ /ˌsæ.məˈɡi.ʃə/ pn
Samogitien
An ethnographic region of Lithuania, located in the north-west of the country.

Samogitian /ˌsa.mə(ʊ)ˈɡiː.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.moʊˈɡi.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.məˈɡi.ʃən/ adj
samogitisk
Of, from, or pertaining to the region of Samogitia, or its people.

Samogitian /ˌsa.mə(ʊ)ˈɡiː.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.moʊˈɡi.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.məˈɡi.ʃən/ pn
samogitiska
A Baltic language spoken in Samogitia.

Samosata /səˈmɒsətə/ pn
Samosata
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Samothracian /sæmoʊˈθɹeɪʃi.ən/ /sæmoʊˈθɹeɪʃən/ /sæməʊˈθɹeɪʃi.ən/ /sæməʊˈθɹeɪʃən/ Samothracians n
skatare
An inhabitant or a resident of Samothrace.

Samson /ˈsæmsən/ pn
Simson
An Israelite judge in the Old Testament who performed feats of strength against the Philistines but was betrayed by Delilah his mistress. (biblical character)
An English surname derived from the given name.

Samuel /ˈsæmjuəl/ pn
Samuel
A en given name.
One of two books of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
The primary author and central character of the first book of Samuel.
A surname.

San Francisco /ˌsæn fɹænˈsɪskoʊ/ /ˌsæn fɹənˈsɪskoʊ/ pn
San Francisco
A major coastal city in California of over 800,000 widely known for its unique culture, architecture, and LGBT population; formerly Yerba Buena (pre-1847).

San Marino /ˌsæn məˈɹi.noʊ/ /ˌsæn məˈɹiː.nəʊ/ pn
San Marino
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San Salvador /sæn ˈsælvədɔɹ/ pn
San Salvador
(historical) Short for San Salvador Island, TemplateParserError:LuaError discovered on Christopher Columbus's first voyage.
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Sanaa /sɑˈnɑː/ /səˈnɑː/ pn
Sanaa
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Sandwich tern Sandwich terns n
kentsk tärna
A species of tern, Thalasseus sandvicensis.

Sanskrit /ˈsænskɹɪt/ n
sanskrit
A classical Indo-European language of South Asia, which is the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism. [from 1610s]

Santa Claus /ˈsæn.təˌklɑz/ /ˈsæn.təˌklɔz/ /ˈsæn.təˌklɔːz/ /ˈsæːn.təˌkloːz/ Santa Clauses pn
julgubben jultomten tomten
(folklore) A figure said to bring presents to people (especially children) at Christmas time.

Santa hat Santa hats n
tomteluva
A red and white hat associated with Santa Claus, approximately conical with a white bobble on top.

Sappho /ˈsæfoʊ/ /ˈsæfəʊ/ pn
Sapfo
An Ancient Greek female name, particularly borne by a poetess from Lesbos who lived between 630 and 570 BC (exact dates unknown).

Saracen /ˈsæɹəˌsən/ Saracens n
saracen
A member of a nomadic people from the Sinai near the Roman province of Arabia in the early centuries CE, who were specifically distinct from Arabs.
(dated) A Muslim, especially one involved in the Crusades.

Sarah /ˈse(ɪ).ɹə/ /ˈsæ.ɹə/ /ˈsɑɹ.ə/ /ˈsɛə.ɹə/ /ˈsɛɚ.ə/ /ˈsɛɹ.ə/ /ˈsɛː.ɹə/ Sarahs pn
Sara
The wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac in the Bible.
A en given name.

Sarajevo /ˌsɑɹəˈjeɪvəʊ/ pn
Sarajevo
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Sardinia /sɑɹˈdɪniə/ /sɑːˈdɪnɪə/ pn
Sardinien
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Sardinian adj
sardisk sardiska
Of or relating to Sardinia or its people or culture.

Sardinian Sardinians n
sardinare sard
A person from Sardinia.

Sardinian pn
sardiska
A Romance language spoken in the Italian region of Sardinia.

Sardinian warbler Sardinian warblers n
sammetshätta
Sylvia melanocephala, an Old World warbler.

Sarkozy /sɑɹˈkoʊzi/ /sɑːˈkəʊzi/ Sarkozys pn
Sarkozy
A surname from French.
A surname from Hungarian.

Saskatchewan /səˈskæt͡ʃ.ə.wən/ /səˈskæt͡ʃ.əˌwɑːn/ pn
Saskatchewan
Prairie province in western Canada (named after the river, which flows through it) which has Regina as its capital city.

Sassari /ˈsæsəɹi/ /ˈsɑsəɹi/ pn
Sassari
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Sastamala pn
Sastamala
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Satan /ˈseɪ.tn̩/ /ˈseɪ.tən/ [ˈseɪ.ʔn̩] pn
Satan
(religion) The supreme evil spirit in the Abrahamic religions, who tempts humanity and rules Hell; the Devil; (in, _, Theistic Satanism) the same figure, regarded as a deity to be revered and worshipped.

Satanism /ˈseɪtənɪzm/ Satanisms n
djävulsdyrkan
Worship or reverence to Satan (usually synonymous with "the Devil").
satanism
A profession, philosophy, or ideological construct featuring a positive, admirable, or useful association to the figure, character or entity known as 'Satan'; or, featuring opposition to all morality and the procurement of what is wanted regardless of the consequences concerning others.

Satanist Satanists n
satanist
One who identifies with Anton Szandor LaVey's philosophical teachings and the religion, Satanism, founded upon it.
One who worships Satan.

Saterland Frisian pn
saterfrisiska
a Frisian language spoken mostly in the municipality of Saterland in the district of Cloppenburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany

Saturday /ˈsætədeɪ/ /ˈsætədi/ /ˈsætədæɪ/ /ˈsætəɹdeɪ/ /ˈsætəɹdi/ [ˈsæɾɚdeɪ̯] [ˈsæɾɚdi] Saturdays n
lördag
The seventh day of the week in many religious traditions, and the sixth day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; observed as the Sabbath/Shabbat in Judaism (Friday sunset to Saturday sunset); it follows Friday and precedes Sunday.

Saturn /ˈsæt.ən/ /ˈsæt.ɚn/ pn
Saturnus
(astronomy) The sixth planet of the solar system, known for its large rings, and until recent times the furthest known; represented in astronomy and astrology by ♄.
(Roman god) The god of fertility and agriculture, equivalent to the Greek Kronos.

Saudi /ˈsaʊdi/ /ˈsɔːdi/ more Saudi most Saudi adj
saudisk
From, or pertaining to Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Arabian people or language.

Saudi /ˈsaʊdi/ /ˈsɔːdi/ Saudis n
saudier saudiarab saudiarabiska saudiska
A person from Saudi Arabia or of Saudi Arabian descent.

Saudi Arabia /ˌsaʊ.di əˈɹeɪ.bi.ə/ /ˌsɔː.di əˈɹeɪ.bi.ə/ pn
Saudiarabien
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Saul /sɑl/ /sɔːl/ pn
Saul
(Christianity, Judaism) The first king of Israel in the Old Testament.
(Christianity) The Hebrew name of Apostle Paul in the New Testament.

Savi's warbler Savi's warblers n
vassångare
Locustella luscinioides, an Old World warbler, found in parts of Europe, Western Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa.

Savitaipale pn
Savitaipale
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Savonia pn
Savolax
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Savoy /səˈvɔɪ/ pn
Savojen
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Savoy cabbage Savoy cabbages n
savojkål
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda, a hardy cabbage with dense, crinkled leaves

Savukoski pn
Savukoski
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Sawndip pn
sawndip
The traditional Chinese character-derived script used to write the Zhuang language.

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ more Saxon most Saxon adj
sachsisk saxisk
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Saxon language.

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ Saxons n
saxare sachsare
A member of an ancient West Germanic tribe that lived at the eastern North Sea coast and south of it.
A native or inhabitant of Saxony.

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ pn
fornlågtyska fornsaxiska
The language of the ancient Saxons.

Saxony /ˈsæksəni/ pn
Sachsen
A historic realm and modern state of Germany.

Saïda pn
Sayda
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Scandinavia /skændɪˈneɪvi.ə/ pn
Skandinavien Norden
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden collectively and sometimes Finland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands.

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ more Scandinavian most Scandinavian adj
skandinavisk
(Of a language) Of or relating to the North Germanic family of languages to which Swedish, Norwegian (Bokmål, Nynorsk), Danish, Icelandic, and Faeroese belong.

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ Scandinavians n
skandinav
Someone from Scandinavia.

Scandinavian Peninsula pn
Skandinaviska halvön
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Scandinavian mile Scandinavian miles n
mil
A Scandinavian unit of distance of 10 kilometers. Standardized to 10,688.54 meters in 1649, before being defined as 10 km in 1889.

Scania /ˈskæni.ə/ pn
Skåne
A historical region, currently part of Sweden, occupying the southernmost tip of the Scandinavian Peninsula.

Scanian adj
skånsk
Of or pertaining to Scania, a region of southern Sweden.

Scanian Scanians n
skåning
A person from Scania.

Scanian pn
skånska
The dialect of Swedish spoken in the region of Scania.

Scheldt /skɛlt/ /ʃɛlt/ pn
Schelde
A river flowing through France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Schengen Area pn
Schengenområdet
(European politics) The group of European countries that have signed the Schengen Agreement, abolishing border controls between each other.

Schillerian more Schillerian most Schillerian adj
schillersk

Schrödinger's cat pn
Schrödingers katt
The thought experiment which was devised by Erwin Schrödinger, is usually considered a paradox, involves a Schrödinger's cat and is typically supposed to be analysed from the point of view of quantum mechanics.

Scientologist Scientologists n
scientolog
A follower of Scientology, whether belonging to the "official" Church of Scientology or being outside in the so-called Free Zone.

Scientology pn
scientologi
A belief system with certain religious aspects, developed in 1952, focused on the teachings of L. Ron Hubbard.

Scooby-Doo Scooby-Doos pn
Scooby-Doo
The cartoon dog from that cartoon, noted for his trouble-causing lack of sense and almost understandable vocalization.

Scorpio /ˈskɔːpɪəʊ/ /ˈskɔːɹpɪoʊ/ pn
Skorpionen
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the scorpion, ruled by Mars and covering October 23 - November 22 (tropical astrology) or November 16 - December 15 (sidereal astrology).

Scot /ˈskɑt/ /ˈskɒt/ /ˈskɔʔ/ Scots n
skotte
A person born in or native to Scotland.

Scotland /ˈskɑt.lənd/ /ˈskɒt.lənd/ /ˈskɔʔ.lənd/ pn
Skottland
A habitational surname referring to someone from Scotland.

Scots /skɒts/ /ˈskɔts/ adj
skotsk
(sometimes, proscribed) Scottish

Scots /skɒts/ /ˈskɔts/ pn
skotska lågskotska
A Germanic language closely related to English and descended from northern dialects of Middle English, spoken in parts of Scotland, now especially in the northeastern and southern regions of the country.

Scotsman /ˈskɑts.mən/ Scotsmen n
skotte
A man from Scotland; a Scot.

Scottish /ˈskɑ.ɾɪʃ/ /ˈskɒt.ɪʃ/ /ˈskɔt.ɪʃ/ [ˈskɔɾ.ɪʃ] more Scottish most Scottish adj
skotsk
Of a thing or concept, of or pertaining to Scotland.

Scottish /ˈskɑ.ɾɪʃ/ /ˈskɒt.ɪʃ/ /ˈskɔt.ɪʃ/ [ˈskɔɾ.ɪʃ] n
skottar
(collective, in the plural, with definite article, i. e. the Scottish) the people of Scotland.

Scottish Deerhound Scottish Deerhounds n
skotsk hjorthund
A large sighthound bred in Scotland to hunt deer.

Scottish Gaelic pn
skotsk gäliska
The Gaelic language of Scotland, spoken primarily in the northern and western parts of the country, with important communities in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Scottish Gaelic had its widest influence between 800 and 1200 C.E., as place names throughout Scotland attest.

Scottish crossbill Scottish crossbills n
skotsk korsnäbb
Loxia scotica, a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is endemic to the Caledonian Forests of Scotland

Scrabble /ˈskɹæ.bəl/ pn
Scrabble
A board game in which players draw letter tiles and take turns to make interlocking words like a crossword, scoring points according to the letters played and their positions on the board.

Sculptor pn
Bildhuggaren
(constellation) A dim spring constellation of the southern sky. It lies between Aquarius and Phoenix and lies in the direction of the southern pole of the Milky Way.

Scylla /ˈsɪlə/ pn
Skylla
A dangerous rock on the Italian coast opposite the whirlpool Charybdis on the coast of Sicily. The passage between Scylla and Charybdis was formerly considered perilous; hence, the saying between Scylla and Charybdis signifies a great peril on either hand.

Sea of Azov /ˈsiː əv ˈɑːzɒv/ pn
Azovska sjön
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Sea of Cortez pn
Cortez hav
Synonym of Gulf of California

Sea of Japan pn
Japanska havet
The body of water between Japan, Sakhalin, the Asian continent, and Jeju Island.

Sea of Marmara pn
Marmarasjön
A deep inland sea in north-western Turkey connecting the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea via the straits of Bosphorus and Dardanelles.

Sea of Okhotsk /ˌsiː əv əˈxɒtsk/ pn
Ochotska havet
A sea between the Kamchatka Peninsula on the east, the Kuril Islands on the southeast, the island of Hokkaidō to the far south, the island of Sakhalin along the west, and a long stretch of eastern Siberian coast along the west and north.

Seattle /siˈætl̩/ [-ɾɫ] pn
Seattle
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Sebastian /səˈbæst͡ʃən/ /sɪˈbæs.tʃən/ /sɪˈbæsti.ən/ pn
Sebastian
A en given name.

Second Reich pn
Andra riket
The German Empire from its consolidation in 1871 until the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1918.

Second World pn
socialistländerna öst östländerna
Those countries aligned with the East during the Cold War, particularly in contrast to those aligned with the West (First World).

Secretary General Secretaries General n
generalsekreterare
The chief administrator of an international body such as NATO or the United Nations.

Secretary of State Secretaries of State n
utrikesminister
Any of several senior government positions whose function varies from nation to nation.

Sedna pn
Sedna
(astronomy) 90377 Sedna, a trans-Neptunian dwarf planet whose eccentric detached orbit is wholly beyond the Kuiper belt.

Segorbe /sɛˈɡɔːbeɪ/ pn
Segorbe
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Segway /ˈsɛɡweɪ/ Segways n
segway
A motorised vehicle for one person, ridden while standing, and having two wheels on one axle that balances itself using gyroscopes and tilt sensors.

Seine /seɪn/ /sɛn/ pn
Seine Seinen
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Seinäjoki pn
Östermyra Seinäjoki
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Selkup pn
selkupiska
the Samoyedic language spoken by these people.

Selma /ˈsɛlmə/ Selmas pn
Selma
(countable) A en given name.

Semigallia pn
Semgallen
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Semitism Semitisms n
semitism
(uncountable, strict sense, rare) Judaism; Jewishness (especially when seen as the thing to which anti-Semitism is opposed).

Senegal /ˌsɛn.ɪ.ˈɡɑːl/ /ˌsɛn.ɪ.ˈɡɔːl/ pn
Senegal
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Senegalese /ˌsɛ.nə.ɡəˈliːz/ more Senegalese most Senegalese adj
senegalesisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Senegal or the Senegalese people.

Senegalese /ˌsɛ.nə.ɡəˈliːz/ Senegalese n
senegales
A person from Senegal or of Senegalese descent.

Seoul /soʊl/ /səʊl/ pn
Söul Seoul
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Sephardi Sephardim Sephardis n
sefard
a Jew of Iberian ancestry, whose native language was Ladino

September /səpˈtɛmbə/ /səpˈtɛmbəɹ/ /sɛpˈtɛmbə/ /sɛpˈtɛmbəɹ/ Septembers pn
september
The ninth month of the Gregorian calendar, following August and preceding October. Abbreviations: Sep or Sep., Sept or Sept.

Septuagint /sɛpˈtju.ə.d͡ʒənt/ /sɛpˈtu.ə.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈsɛp.tjʊ.ə.d͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.tə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.t͡ʃə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.t͡ʃʊ.ə.d͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.ʃə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ Septuagints pn
Septuaginta
An influential Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible produced in Alexandria in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC.

Serb /ˈsɜːb/ /ˈsɝb/ Serbs n
serb serbiska
A person of Serb descent (not necessarily from Serbia). (Compare Serbian.)

Serbia /ˈsɜː.bi.ə/ /ˈsɝ.bi.ə/ pn
Serbien
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Serbia and Montenegro pn
Serbien och Montenegro
(historical) Former country on the Balkan Peninsula, formerly part of Yugoslavia. It disbanded in 2006.

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ adj
serbiska serbisk serbiskt
Of, from, or pertaining to Serbia and Serbians.
Of or pertaining to Serbian language.

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ Serbians n
serbiska serbisk
(uncountable) The standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian, a South Slavic language, spoken by Serbs.
serbiska serb
(historical) Serbo-Croatian in general, as spoken in Serbia.

Serbo-Croatian /ˌsɜː(ɹ)bəʊkɹəʊˈeɪʃən/ pn
serbokroatiska serbo-kroatiska
The South Slavic language of which Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin and Serbian are literary standards.

Sermon on the Mount pn
bergspredikan
A well-known public discourse given by Jesus in the first year of his ministry, around 30 C.E..

Seth /sɛθ/ pn
Set
The third son of Adam and Eve.
Set Seth
A en given name.

Seventh-day Adventist Seventh-day Adventists n
sjundedagsadventist
(Christianity) A member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Sevettijärvi pn
Sevettijärvi
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Seville /səˈvɪl/ pn
Sevilla
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Seychelles /seɪˈʃɛl/ /seɪˈʃɛlz/ /ˈseɪʃɛl/ /ˈseɪʃɛlz/ pn
Seychellerna
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Seychellois adj
seychellisk
From, or pertaining to, Seychelles.

Seychellois Seychellois n
seychellier
Someone from the Seychelles, or of Seychellois descent.

Shadow Cabinet Shadow Cabinets n
skuggkabinett
A senior group of opposition politicians who shadow the members of the government.

Shakespearean sonnet Shakespearean sonnets n
engelsk sonett
(poetry) A sonnet comprising three quatrains and a final couplet, in iambic pentameter with the rhyme scheme of abab cdcd efef gg.

Sharpe ratio Sharpe ratios n
Sharpekvot
(finance) A ratio that measures the excess return (or risk premium) per unit of deviation in an investment asset or a trading strategy, used to examine the performance of an investment by adjusting for its risk.

Sheba /ˈʃiːbə/ pn
Saba
(biblical) An ancient kingdom in Arabia or possibly in Africa.

Sheremetyevo pn
Sjeremetievo
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Sherwood Forest /ˈʃɜːwʊd ˈfɒɹɪst/ /ˈʃɝwʊd ˈfɔɹɪst/ pn
Sherwoodskogen
A country park in Nottinghamshire, England.

Shetland Islands pn
Shetland Shetlandsöarna
A group of islands of Scotland, roughly north-east of the Orkney Islands.

Shetland pony Shetland ponies n
shetlandsponny
A small horse of a breed originally from the Shetland Islands

Shetlander adj
shetländsk
From, or related to, the Shetland Islands.

Shetlander Shetlanders n
shetländare shetlänning
A native or inhabitant of the Shetland Islands.

Shi'ism /ˈʃiːɪz(ə)m/ n
shia
The religion of Shi'i Muslims.

Shiba Inu /ˌʃiːbə ˈiːnuː/ n
shiba
A dog of a small, agile Japanese breed originally used for hunting.

Shiite /ˈʃiːaɪt/ adj
shiitisk
Of or relating to the Shi'a.

Shinto /ˈʃɪn.toʊ/ /ˈʃɪn.təʊ/ pn
shintoism shinto
Formerly the state religion of Japan, a type of animism involving the worship of ancestors and nature spirits.

Shiraz /ʃɪˈɹɑːz/ Shirazes n
Shiraz Syrah
A variety of black grape used to make wine

Shiraz /ʃɪˈɹɑːz/ pn
Shiraz
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Shor pn
sjoriska
The language spoken by this people.

Shoshone /ʃoʊˈʃoʊni/ pn
shoshone shoshoner
An Amerindian ethnic group of North America, especially of Wyoming and Idaho.

Shota pn
Sjota
A male given name of Georgian origin.

Shrove Tuesday Shrove Tuesdays n
fettisdag
The day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday.

Shrovetide Shrovetides n
fastlag
The three days immediately preceding Lent; Shrove Sunday, Shrove Monday, and Shrove Tuesday, preceding Ash Wednesday.

Siam /saɪˈæm/ pn
Siam
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Siamese more Siamese most Siamese adj
siamesisk
Of, or relating to Siam; Thai.

Siamese Siamese Siameses n
siames siameskatt
(plural "Siameses") A Siamese cat.

Siamese pn
siamesiska
The Thai language.

Siamese cat Siamese cats n
siames katt
A short-haired breed of domestic cat having blue eyes and pointed coat pattern, that is, a pale body and dark extremities.

Siamese fighting fish Siamese fighting fish Siamese fighting fishes n
siamesisk kampfisk
A freshwater fish, Betta splendens.

Siamese twin Siamese twins n
siamesisk tvilling
A conjoined twin; one of two people physically joined together.

Siberia [saɪˈbɪəɹɪə] [saɪˈbɪɹiə] pn
Sibirien
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Siberian [saɪˈbɪəɹɪən] [saɪˈbɪɹiən] adj
sibirisk
Of or relating to Siberia.

Siberian [saɪˈbɪəɹɪən] [saɪˈbɪɹiən] Siberians n
sibirier
(ethnology) A person from Siberia.
sibirier sibirisk katt
A long-haired domestic cat breed.

Siberian Husky Siberian Huskies n
sibirisk husky
(zoology) A medium-sized spitz breed of dog originally used for herding reindeer and pulling sleighs.

Siberian accentor Siberian accentors n
sibirisk järnsparv
Prunella montanella, a small passerine bird in the family Prunellidae.

Siberian grouse Siberian grouses n
amurjärpe
A medium-sized grouse, Falcipennis falcipennis.

Siberian jay Siberian jays n
lavskrika
A jay widespread in northern Eurasia, Perisoreus infaustus

Siberian rubythroat Siberian rubythroats n
rubinnäktergal
Calliope calliope, a flycatcher breeding in western Siberia and overwinters in South Asia.

Siberian stonechat Siberian stonechats n
vitgumpad buskskvätta
Saxicola maurus, an Old World flycatcher.

Siberian thrush Siberian thrushes n
sibirisk trast
A species of solitary thrush native to Siberia, Geokichla sibirica.

Siberian tiger Siberian tigers n
Sibirisk tiger
A tiger of a specific Panthera tigris tigris population, now confined to Outer Manchuria in Russia.

Sibyl pn
Sibylla
A en given name.

Sichuan /ˈsɛt͡ʃ.wɑn/ /ˈsɛʃ.wɑn/ /ˈsɪt͡ʃ.wɑn/ pn
Sichuan
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Sichuan pepper Sichuan peppers n
sichuanpeppar
(countable, uncountable) The outer pod of the tiny fruit of a number of species in the genus Zanthoxylum widely grown and consumed in Asia as a spice. Not closely related to black pepper or to chilli peppers.

Sichuan tit Sichuan tits n
sichuanmes
Poecile weigoldicus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

Sicilian adj
siciliansk sicilianska
Of or relating to Sicily or its inhabitants.

Sicilian Sicilians n
sicilianare
A native of Sicily.
Any chess opening that starts 1 e4 c5.

Sicilian pn
sicilianska siciliansk
The language of Sicily.

Sicilian Defence pn
siciliansk öppning sicilianskt sicilianskt försvar
A chess opening characterized by the moves 1.e4 c5, in which both the white king's pawn and the black king's bishop's pawn advance two squares as the first moves.

Sicily /ˈsɪsɪli/ Sicilies pn
Sicilien
(historical) Synonym of Kingdom of Sicily, a former kingdom controlling the island and some of southern Italy in the medieval and early modern period
(historical) Synonym of Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, a former kingdom controlling the island and most of southern Italy in the 19th century

Sieg Heil phraseologicalUnit
hell seger
(historical) The greeting Sieg Heil, used in the Third Reich during the Nazi era and by neo-Nazis today.

Sierra Leone /siˌɛɹə liˈoʊn/ pn
Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leonean Sierra Leoneans n
sierraleonier
A native or inhabitant of Sierra Leone.

Sif /siːf/ /sɪf/ pn
Siv
(Norse mythology) A golden-haired goddess associated with earth, mother of Ullr and wife of Thor.

Sigrid /ˈsiɡɹɪd/ pn
Sigrid
A en given name, rather rare among English-speakers

Sigurd pn
Sigurd
(Norse mythology) The principal hero of the Volsungasaga and of the Elder Edda's Niflung cycle, who slew a dragon.

Sikh /siːk/ /sɪk/ more Sikh most Sikh adj
sikh- sikhisk
of, or relating to the Sikhs or to Sikhism.

Sikh /siːk/ /sɪk/ Sikhs n
sikh
An adherent of Sikhism.

Silesia /saɪˈliʒə/ /saɪˈliːziə/ /saɪˈliːʃə/ pn
Schlesien
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Silesian /saɪˈliːzi.ən/ adj
schlesisk
Of or pertaining to Silesia.

Silesian /saɪˈliːzi.ən/ Silesians n
schlesisk
(countable) An inhabitant of Silesia.

Silesian /saɪˈliːzi.ən/ pn
schlesiska
(uncountable) Upper Silesian, a West Slavic language spoken in southwestern parts of Poland and the Czech Republic.

Silesian Voivodeship pn
Schlesiens vojvodskap
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Silk Road pn
sidenvägen
(historical) An extensive interconnected network of trade routes across Asia, North and Northeast Africa, and Europe, historically used by silk traders.

Silvia /ˈsɪlvi.ə/ pn
Sylvia
A en given name.

Simo pn
Simo
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Simon /ˈsaɪmən/ Simons pn
Simon
Name of any of a number of men in the New Testament, notably the original name of Apostle Peter.
A en given name.
A surname originating as a patronymic.

Simplified Chinese pn
förenklad kinesiska
Chinese written using the forms of Chinese characters introduced by the PRC as script reform. The characters are simplified (with a reduced number of strokes, etc.) compared to their pre-reform shapes.

Sinaitic /saɪ.niːˈɪ.tɪk/ /saɪˈneɪ.tɪk/ more Sinaitic most Sinaitic adj
sinaitisk
Of or relating to Mount Sinai; given or made at Mount Sinai.

Singapore /sɪŋəˈpɔː/ /sɪŋɡəˈpɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪŋə-/ /ˈsɪŋəpoɹ/ /ˈsɪŋəpɔː/ /ˈsɪŋɡəpɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪŋʌpɔː/ [-ɔː˦˧] [ˈsɪŋ˧.a˧.pɔ˦] pn
Singapore
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Singaporean /ˌsɪŋ(ɡ)əˈpɔːɹi.ən/ adj
singaporiansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Singapore or its people or language.

Singaporean /ˌsɪŋ(ɡ)əˈpɔːɹi.ən/ Singaporeans n
singaporian
A person from Singapore or of Singaporean descent.

Sinhalese /sɪnhəˈliːz/ /sɪnəˈliːz/ more Sinhalese most Sinhalese adj
singalesisk
Of or pertaining to the majority ethnic group of Sri Lanka, their Indo-Aryan language, or their culture.

Sinhalese /sɪnhəˈliːz/ /sɪnəˈliːz/ Sinhalese n
singales
(countable) A Sinhalese person: a member of the majority ethnic group of Sri Lanka.
singalesiska
(uncountable) The Indo-Aryan language of the Sinhalese people.

Sinn Féin /ʃɪn ˈfeɪn/ pn
Sinn Féin
(Irish politics) An Irish political party committed to the reunification of Ireland.

Sioux /suː/ pn
siouxer
Various formerly nomadic Native American tribes of the North American Great Plains.
siouxspråk
The group of languages spoken by the Sioux.

Sirius /ˈsɪɹi.əs/ pn
Sirius Hundstjärnan

Sistine adj
sixtinsk
Of or pertaining to Pope Sixtus.

Sisyphean labour /ˌsɪsəˈfiːən ˈleɪbɚ/ /ˌsɪsɪˈfiːən ˈleɪbə/ Sisyphean labours n
sisyfosarbete
task or tasks that are both laborious and futile

Sisyphus /ˈsɪsɪfəs/ pn
Sisyfos
(Greek mythology) Son of Aeolus and Enarete, and king of Ephyra, as tragic figure doomed eternally to roll a boulder up a hill in Tartarus, a part of Hades.

Sjögren's syndrome n
Sjögrens syndrom
An autoimmune disorder in which immune cells attack and destroy the exocrine glands that produce tears and saliva.

Skagerrak /ˈskæɡ.əˌɹæk/ /ˈskɑɡ.əˌɹɑk/ pn
Skagerrak
The marine passage between Norway and Denmark, formerly also including the passage between Sweden and Denmark, comprising the Kattegat.

Skolt Sami pn
skoltsamiska
A Finno-Ugric language spoken by 300 people in the area north of the lake Inari in Finland and nearby parts of Russia.

Skopje /ˈskɔpjɛ/ pn
Skopje
(by extension) North Macedonia, especially in the Greek media.

Skopos theory Skopos theories n
skoposteori
(translation studies) The idea that translating and interpreting should primarily take into account the function of both the source and target text.

Skraeling /ˈskɹeɪlɪŋ/ Skraelings n
skräling
(historical, ethnology) A member of a race of native people encountered by early Norse settlers to Greenland, often equated with Inuit or American Indians.

Slav /slæv/ /slɑːv/ Slavi Slavs n
slav
A member of any of the peoples of Europe who speak the Slavic languages.

Slavic /ˈslævɪk/ /ˈslɑːvɪk/ more Slavic most Slavic adj
slavisk
Of the Slavs, their culture or the branch of the Indo-European languages associated with them.

Slavic studies n
slavistik
(humanities, US) A field of academic study concerned with Slavic areas, Slavic languages, literature, history, and culture.

Slavonia pn
Slavonien
In early modern times: Kingdom of Slavonia, covering north-eastern parts of modern Croatia and region of Syrmia in modern Serbia.

Slavophile Slavophiles n
slavofil
A person who is interested in the development and prosperity of the Slavic race.

Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauties pn
Törnrosa
A fairy tale originally titled La Belle au bois dormant by Charles Perrault.
The main character in this story, who is in unbroken slumber under a magical spell, awaiting the kiss of a prince.

Slovak /sləˈvæk/ /sləˈvɑːk/ /ˈsloʊvæk/ /ˈsloʊvɑːk/ [ˈslɑvək] adj
slovakisk slovakiska
Of, from, or pertaining to Slovakia, the Slovak people or the Slovak language.

Slovak /sləˈvæk/ /sləˈvɑːk/ /ˈsloʊvæk/ /ˈsloʊvɑːk/ [ˈslɑvək] Slovaks n
slovak slovakiska
(countable) A person from Slovakia or of Slovak descent.
slovakiska slovakisk
(uncountable) The Slavic language of Slovakia.

Slovak Republic pn
Republiken Slovakien
The official name of Slovakia.

Slovakia /sloʊˈvæ.ki.ə/ /sloʊˈvɑ.ki.ə/ /sləʊˈvæ.ki.ə/ /sləʊˈvɑː.ki.ə/ pn
Slovakien
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Slovene /sləˈviːn/ /ˈsləʊviːn/ adj
slovensk
Of or pertaining to Slovenia, the Slovenes or the Slovene language.

Slovene /sləˈviːn/ /ˈsləʊviːn/ Slovenes n
sloven slovenska
A person from Slovenia.

Slovene /sləˈviːn/ /ˈsləʊviːn/ pn
slovenska
The official language of Slovenia.

Slovenia /sloʊˈvi.ni.ə/ /sloʊˈvin.jə/ /sləʊˈviː.ni.ə/ /sləʊˈviːn.jə/ pn
Slovenien
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Sloviansk pn
Slovjansk
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Small Magellanic Cloud pn
Lilla magellanska molnet
(galaxy) A particular dwarf irregular galaxy, a satellite of Milky Way.

Smith /smɪθ/ Smiths pn
Smed
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Smoke pn
Rök
The 44th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Snoopy pn
Snobben
Charlie Brown's pet beagle in the comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz; often representing doggish soulfulness.

Snow Queen pn
Snödrottningen
A female fairy tale character with magical power over snow and ice.

Snow White /snoʊ (h)waɪt/ /snəʊ waɪt/ Snow Whites pn
Snövit
A fictional character in the fairy tale Snow-White and Rose-Red, from Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot collected by the Brothers Grimm.

Sochi /ˈsoʊt͡ʃi/ /ˈsɒt͡ʃi/ pn
Sotji
A city in the Krasnodar kray (krai) of Russia, host of the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia pn
Socialistiska federativa republiken Jugoslavien
The Yugoslav state that existed from 1943 until 1992 (abbreviation SFRY).

Socialist Republic of Vietnam pn
Socialistiska republiken Vietnam
Official name of Vietnam.

Socinian /soʊˈsɪn.iː.ən/ adj
sociniansk
Pertaining to the Socinians.

Socrates /ˈsɑkɹətiz/ /ˈsɒkɹətiːz/ pn
Sokrates
A en given name of mostly historical use, known after a Greek philosopher.

Socratic more Socratic most Socratic adj
sokratisk
Of or characteristic of the philosopher Socrates or his philosophical methods and/or views.

Socratic method pn
maieutik majeutik majevtik

Sodankylä pn
Sodankylä
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Sofia /sɒˈfiːə/ /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
Sofia
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Sogdian pn
sogdiska
An extinct Middle Iranian language spoken around Sogdiana.

Sogdiana pn
Sogdiana
An ancient Iranian-speaking civilization of what is today eastern Uzbekistan and western Tajikistan.

Soini pn
Soini
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Sol /soʊl/ /sɒl/ pn
Sol Indiges Sol Invictus
(Roman god) The sun god; equivalent of the Greek Helios. Brother of Luna and Aurora.
Sol Sunna
(Norse mythology) The sun goddess.

Solar System /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ pn
solsystem Solsystemet
(astronomy) The Sun and all the heavenly bodies that orbit around it, including the eight planets, their moons, the asteroids, and comets.

Solomon /ˈsɑləmən/ /ˈsɒləmən/ Solomons pn
Salomo
(Biblical character) In the Old Testament and Qur'an, a king of Israel famous for his wisdom; father of King Rehoboam and the son of King David.

Solomon Islander Solomon Islanders n
salomonier
Somebody from the Solomon Islands.

Solomon Islands /ˈsɑ.lə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈsɒl.ə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈsɒləmən ˈaɪləndz/ pn
Salomonöarna
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Solresol pn
Solresol
A minor constructed language whose phonemes are based upon the solfège.

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ Somalis n
somaliska
(uncountable) A Cushitic language spoken mainly in Somalia and eastern Ethiopia.
(countable) A person from Somalia or of Somali descent.

Somalia /səˈmɑːliə/ pn
Somalia
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Son of Man pn
Människoson
(Christianity) A Christian title of Jesus Christ, referring to his status as a celestial being who presides as an eschatological judge.

Song of Songs pn
Höga Visan
(biblical) The twenty-second book of the Christian Old Testament and the seventeenth book of the Hebrew Bible.

Sonya pn
Sonja
A en given name.

Sophia /soʊˈfi.ə/ /səˈfaɪə/ /səˈfiːə/ /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
Sofia
A en given name, borne by an early Christian saint, and by European royalty.

Sophocles /ˈsɑ.fɑ.kliːz/ /ˈsɒ.fək.kliːz/ pn
Sofokles
A Greek dramatic poet (ca. 497 BCE – 405 BCE); Sophocles was one of the three greatest Greek tragedians. In the Athenian dramatic competitions of the Festival of Dionysus, he won more first prizes (around 20) than any other playwright, and placed second in all others he participated in. He is best remembered for his Oedipus Cycle of plays.

Sorani pn
sorani
The Kurdish language spoken by the majority of Kurds in Iran and Iraq.

Sorb Sorbs n
sorb sorbiska
A member of a Slavic people living in Lusatia in eastern Germany.

Sorbian /ˈsɔːbi.ən/ /ˈsɔːɹbi.ən/ pn
sorbiska
A group of Slavic languages spoken by a minority in eastern Germany.

Sotkamo pn
Sotkamo
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Sound pn
Öresund
The strait that separates Zealand (an island of Denmark) from Scania (part of Sweden); also sometimes called by the Danish name, Øresund.

South Africa /ˌsaʊθ ˈæf.ɹɪ.kə/ [sɑɤ̯ˈθɛ̞frɘkə] pn
Sydafrika
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South African /ˌsaʊθˈaf.ɹɪ.kən/ South Africans n
sydafrikan sydafrikanska
A person from South Africa or of South African descent.

South African English pn
sydafrikansk engelska
A dialect of English spoken in South Africa and in neighbouring countries.

South America /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛɹɪkə/ pn
Sydamerika
The continent that is the southern part of the Americas. It is east of the Pacific Ocean, west of the Atlantic Ocean, south of North America and north of Antarctica.

South American adj
sydamerikansk
Of, or relating to South America.

South American South Americans n
sydamerikan
A person from or living in South America.

South American gray fox South American gray foxes n
argentinsk gråräv pampasräv
A fox of species Lycalopex griseus, found in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.

South Asia pn
Sydasien
All the countries of the Indian subcontinent (principally India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan) and the Indian Ocean (principally Sri Lanka, Maldives)

South Carolina /ˌsaʊθ kæɹəˈlaɪnə/ /ˌsaʊθ kɛɹəˈlaɪnə/ pn
Sydkarolina
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South China Sea pn
Sydkinesiska havet Sydkinesiska sjön
The western arm of the Pacific Ocean, between the Asian mainland and Taiwan, Borneo and the Philippines.

South Holland pn
Sydholland
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South Island pn
Sydön
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South Korea pn
Sydkorea
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South Korean adj
sydkoreansk
Of, from, or pertaining to South Korea or the South Korean people.

South Korean South Koreans n
sydkorean
A citizen or resident of South Korea.

South Ossetia pn
Sydossetien
A disputed region in the South Caucasus. Formally recognized as a part of Georgia by most countries, but de facto an independent country fully named Republic of South Ossetia, with capital city Tskhinvali.

South Pole /ˌsaʊθ ˈpoʊl/ /ˌsaʊθ ˈpəʊl/ pn
sydpolen sydpol
(geography) The Geographic South Pole or Terrestrial South Pole; the point which south is oriented towards, and therefore the southernmost point on Earth (having a latitude of -90°).

South Sea pn
Söderhavet söderhav
(obsolete) The Pacific Ocean.
(obsolete) The Southern Ocean.

South Shetland Islands pn
Sydshetlandsöarna
A group of islands in the Antarctic Circle, lying north of the Antarctic Peninsula.

South Sudan pn
Sydsudan
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South Sudanese adj
sydsudanesisk
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of South Sudan or the South Sudanese people.

South Sudanese South Sudanese n
sydsudanes
A person from South Sudan or of South Sudanese descent.

South Vietnam pn
Sydvietnam
(historical) A state, officially the Republic of Vietnam, that governed southern Vietnam in 1955–1975.

South Yemen pn
Sydjemen
(historical) A former country in the Middle East from 1967 until 1990; full name People's Democratic Republic of Yemen.

Southeast Asia pn
Sydostasien
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Southeast Asian adj
sydostasiatisk
Of or pertaining to Southeast Asia.

Southern Bug pn
Södra Bug

Southern Europe pn
Sydeuropa
A sociopolitical region of Europe including such countries as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece

Southern European adj
sydeuropeisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Southern Europe, its people, or its culture.

Southern European Southern Europeans n
sydeuropé
A Southern European person; one who comes from or lives in Southern Europe.

Southern Hemisphere Southern Hemispheres n
södra hemisfär
The hemisphere of the Earth (or any celestial body) to the south of its equator.

Southern Ocean pn
Antarktiska oceanen Södra ishavet Södra oceanen
The portion of the World Ocean surrounding Antarctica, variously taken as the waters south of the Antarctic Circle, the waters south of 60° S, or the waters bounded by the Antarctic Convergence.

Southern Sami pn
sydsamiska
A Finno-Ugric language spoken in parts of Norway.

Southwark /ˈsʌðə(ɹ)k/ pn
Söderverk
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Soviet more Soviet most Soviet adj
sovjetisk
(history, not comparable) Pertaining to the Soviet Union or its constituent republics.
Supporting or representing the Soviet Union or Sovietism; Sovietist.

Soviet Socialist Republic Soviet Socialist Republics pn
sovjetrepublik
(historical, political subdivision) Any of the republics belonging to the former Soviet Union.

Soviet Union /ˈsoʊviət ˈjuːnjən/ /ˈsɒviət ˈjuːniən/ /ˈsəʊvɪət ˈjuːniən/ pn
Sovjetunionen
Ellipsis of Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
(informal) The Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.

Soviet republic Soviet republics n
rådsrepublik sovjetrepublik
(historical) A republic within the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; a list of these can be found at Soviet Socialist Republic.

Sovietization Sovietizations n
sovjetisering
The act or process of Sovietizing.

Sovietize v
sovjetisera
(transitive) To adapt to the sociopolitical standards of the Soviet Union.

Space Shuttle Space Shuttles n
rymdfärja
A space transportation system developed by NASA consisting of a reusable winged orbiter, a set of recoverable booster rockets, and a fuel tank.

Spain /speɪn/ /spæɪn/ pn
Spanien
An English ethnic surname transferred from the nickname for someone with Spanish ancestry.

Spanglish pn
spangelska
A language blend of English and Spanish spoken by both Latinas, Latinos, and Anglo-Americans.

Spaniard /ˈspæn.jəd/ /ˈspæn.jɚd/ Spaniards n
spanjor spanjorska
A person from Spain or of Spanish descent.

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ adj
spansk spanska
Of or pertaining to the people or culture of Spain.

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ Spanishes pn
spanska spansk
(uncountable) A Romance language primarily spoken in Spain and in the Americas.

Spanish Water Dog /ˌspænɪʃ ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ /ˌspænɪʃ ˈwɔːtə dɒɡ/ Spanish Water Dogs n
spansk vattenhund
A herding water dog originating in Spain.

Spanish influenza n
spanska sjukan
(pathology) A form of influenza that spread to nearly every part of the world in a pandemic between 1918 and 1920, killing from 20 to 100 million people.

Spanish mackerel Spanish mackerels n
spansk makrill

Spanish sparrow Spanish sparrows n
spansk sparv
Passer hispaniolensis, a small passerine bird in the family Passeridae

Sparta /ˈspɑː(ɹ)tə/ pn
Sparta
An ancient city-state in southern Greece, noted for its strict military training.

Spartacus /ˈspɑːtəkəs/ /ˈspɑːɹtəkəs/ pn
Spartacus
A Thracian name, notably borne by a gladiator who was one of the slave leaders in a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic.

Special Region of Yogyakarta pn
Yogyakarta region
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Sphinx /ˈsfɪŋks/ Sphinges pn
Sfinxen
(usually, with "the") An ancient, large statue in Egypt, with the face of a man and the body of a lion, lying near the Great Pyramids.
Sfinx
(Greek mythology) One of the many offspring of Typhon and Echidna, a winged lion-like creature with a woman's face, who committed suicide out of frustration after Oedipus managed to solve her riddles.

Spiritism pn
spiritism
A philosophical doctrine, established in France in the mid nineteenth century, postulating that humans are essentially immortal spirits that temporarily inhabit physical bodies, and may have influence on the physical world.

Spotify pn
Spotify
An online music and audio streaming service founded in 2006 in Stockholm by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon.

Sprachgefühl n
språkkänsla
The instinctive or intuitive grasp of the natural idiom of a language. [from 20th c.]

Sranan Tongo pn
sranan surinamesiska
A creole language spoken as a first language by approximately 126,000 people in Suriname, the mother tongue of the Creoles.

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte pn
Sri Jayawardenapura
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Sri Lanka /sɹ/ /sɹiˈlæŋkə/ /sɹiˈlɑːŋkə/ /ʃɹ/ /ʃɹiˈlɑːŋkə/ pn
Sri Lanka
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Sri Lankan adj
lankesisk srilankesisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Sri Lanka or to the Sri Lankan people

Sri Lankan Sri Lankans n
lankes srilankes
A person from Sri Lanka or of Sri Lankan descent.

St SS Sts n
S\:t S\:ta
abbreviation of Saint

St George's Channel pn
Sankt Georgskanalen
The channel connecting the Irish Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest.

St John's wort /seɪnt ˈd͡ʒɑnz wɝt/ /sən(t) ˈd͡ʒɒnz wɜːt/ St John's worts n
johannesört
Any of several plants, of the genus Hypericum, especially Hypericum perforatum, that have yellow flowers and traditionally ward off evil.

St. Anthony's fire n
Antonii eld

St. Elmo's fire St. Elmo's fires n
Sankt Elmseld elmseld
An electrical discharge, or corona, seen around pointed objects, caused by ionization of the atmosphere during storms.

St. George's Day pn
Sankt Georgsdagen
The saint's day of Saint George, the patron saint of England, celebrated on April 23rd.

St. Pölten pn
Sankt Pölten
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St. Stephen's Day /sənt ˈstiːvənz deɪ/ St. Stephen's Days pn
Annandag jul
(Christianity) A Christian holiday commemorating Saint Stephen the protomartyr (first Christian martyr; died 34 C.E.), falling immediately after Christmas Day (on December 26 in the Western Church and on December 27 in the Eastern Orthodox Church).

St. Vitus' dance n
danssjuka

Stakhanovite /stəˈkɑːnəvaɪt/ more Stakhanovite most Stakhanovite adj
stachanovistisk stachanovitisk
Pertaining to a Stakhanovite; heroically hard-working.

Stakhanovite /stəˈkɑːnəvaɪt/ Stakhanovites n
stachanovit
(historical) An extremely productive or hard-working worker, especially in the former USSR, who may earn special rewards; a workaholic.

Stalin /ˈstɑː.lɪn/ pn
Stalin
A surname from Russian; usually referring to the Russian [empire, republic] revolutionary and Soviet Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU(b) Joseph Stalin.

Stalingrad /ˈstɑːlɪnɡræd/ pn
Stalingrad
(historical) Volgograd (from 1925 to 1961).

Stalinism Stalinisms n
stalinism
The Communist philosophies espoused by Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.

Stalinist more Stalinist most Stalinist adj
stalinistisk
Of, relating to, or resembling Joseph Stalin, a Bolshevik revolutionary.
Of or relating to Stalinism.

Stalinist Stalinists n
stalinist
A person who accepts the philosophy of Stalinism.

Standard Model pn
standardmodellen
(particle physics) A theory about the electromagnetic, weak, and strong nuclear interactions that mediate the dynamics of the known subatomic particles.

Star Wars [ˈstɑɹ ˈwɔɹz] [ˈstɑː(ɹ) ˈwɔː(ɹ)z] [ˈstɑ˞ ˈwɔɹz] pn
Stjärnornas krig
An American epic space opera franchise centered on a film series created by George Lucas in a setting where futuristic technology co-exists with a semi-sentient form of magic/religion called the Force.

Star of Bethlehem pn
Betlehemstjärnan Julstjärnan
(Biblical) The bright star in the Gospel of Matthew that lead the "wise men from the East" to travel to Bethlehem.

Star of David Stars of David pn
davidsstjärna Davidsstjärna
A symbol of Jewish identity and Judaism, having the shape of a hexagram, the compound of two equilateral triangles.

Star-Spangled Banner /ˌstɑː(ɹ) ˌspæŋɡəld ˈbænə(ɹ)/ pn
stjärnbaneret
A nickname for the national flag of the United States of America.

State of Eritrea pn
Staten Eritrea
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State of Israel pn
Staten Israel
The official name of Israel.

State of Libya pn
Staten Libyen
The official name of Libya.

Statue of Liberty pn
Frihetsgudinnan
A very large statue in New York harbor, representing the Roman goddess Libertas, and considered emblematic of the United States and its attractiveness to voluntary immigrants.

Steen Steens pn
Steen

Steller sea lion /ˈstɛlə siː ˈlaɪən/ Steller sea lions n
Stellers sjölejon
A species of sea lion, Eumetopias jubatus, the largest of the eared seals.

Sten Stens pn
Sten

Stephanie /ˈstɛfəni/ pn
Stephanie
A en given name.

Stephen /ˈstiːfən/ /ˈstiːvən/ /ˈstɛfən/ pn
Stefanos
The first Christian martyr.
Stefan Staffan
A en given name.

Stilton /ˈstɪltən/ Stiltons n
stilton
A type of blue-veined cheese made in England.

Stockholm /ˈstɒkhoʊ(l)m/ /ˈstɒkhɒlm/ pn
Stockholm
(metonym) The Swedish government.

Stockholm syndrome n
Stockholmssyndrom Norrmalmstorgssyndrom
A psychological condition in which a hostage emotionally bonds to his or her captor.

Stockholmer adj
stockholmsk
Of, from or pertaining to Stockholm.

Stockholmer Stockholmers n
stockholmare
Someone from Stockholm in Sweden.

Stone Age /ˈstoʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ /ˈstəʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ pn
stenåldern Stenåldern
(archaeology, paleontology) A broad prehistoric period during which humans widely used stone for toolmaking.

Stradivarius /ˌstɹadɪˈvɛəɹɪ.əs/ /ˌstɹædəˈvɛɹi.əs/ Stradivarii Stradivariuses n
stradivarius
(musical instruments) A stringed instrument built by members of the Stradivari family, particularly Antonio Stradivari.

Strait of Bonifacio pn
Bonifaciosundet
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Strait of Dover pn
Doverkanalen
A strait in the English Channel, connecting to the North Sea, between Dover (England) and Calais (France)

Strait of Gibraltar pn
Gibraltar sund
A strait between Spain and Morocco, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

Strait of Hormuz pn
Hormuzsundet
A strait connecting the Gulf of Oman to the Persian Gulf.

Strait of Kerch pn
Kertjsundet
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Strait of Magellan pn
Magellans sund
A navigable sea route between the southern coast of Chile and the northern coast of Tierra del Fuego.

Strait of Malacca pn
Malackasundet
A strait between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

Strait of Messina pn
Messinasundet
The narrow section of water between the eastern tip of Sicily and the southern tip of mainland Italy.

Strait of Otranto pn
Otrantosundet
A strait between Italy and Albania, connecting the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea.

Strait of Sicily pn
Siciliensundet
A strait between Sicily and Tunisia, part of the Mediterranean Sea.

Styx /stɪks/ pn
Styx
(Greek mythology) The river, in Hades, over which the souls of the dead are ferried by Charon.

Sublime Porte pn
Höga porten Porten
(figuratively) A pars pro toto for the Ottoman sultanic court, hence for the imperial government, notably the vizierial divan and the entire empire, or a personage with a similar standing.

Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules n
SIM
A component on a SIM card that stores information to identify a mobile phone user.

Sudan /suˈdæn/ /suˈdɑn/ /suːˈdɑːn/ /sʉːˈdæn/ /sʉːˈdɐːn/ Sudans pn
Sudan
Republic of the Sudan, since 1955

Sudanese /suː.de.niːz/ adj
sudansk
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Sudan, or the Sudanese people.

Sudanese /suː.de.niːz/ Sudanese n
sudanes
A person from Sudan or of Sudanese descent.

Sudetenland pn
Sudetenland
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Suebi /ˈsweɪbi/ n
sveber svever
A group of Germanic tribes living mostly near Elbe in what is now central Germany around the first century BCE.

Suez Canal pn
Suezkanalen
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Sufism n
sufism
A family of spiritual schools in Islam emphasizing mysticism and asceticism.

Sugarloaf Mountain pn
Sockertoppen
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Sugriva pn
Sugriva

Sumer /ˈsuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈsuː.mɚ/ pn
Sumer
Earliest known civilization of the ancient Near East (4th to 3rd millennia BC), located in lower Mesopotamia.

Sumerian /suˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /suˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /səˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ adj
sumerisk sumeriska
Of, from or pertaining to Sumer.

Sumerian /suˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /suˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /səˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ pn
sumeriska
(linguistics) The ancient language spoken in Sumer, a language isolate.

Sun /sʌn/ pn
solen
The star at the center of the Solar System (our solar system), which shines in our sky, represented in astronomy and astrology by ☉.

Sunda Strait /ˈsʊndə ˈstɹeɪt/ pn
Sundasundet
The strait between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra.

Sundanese /sʌndəˈniːz/ pn
sundanesiska
The language of the Sundanese people.

Sunday /ˈsʌn.deɪ/ /ˈsʌn.di/ Sundays n
söndag
The first day of the week in many religious traditions, and the seventh day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 standard; the Christian Sabbath; the Lord's Day; it follows Saturday and precedes Monday.

Sunday best n
söndagskläder
(idiomatic) A person's finest clothing, especially the clothes one reserves to wear to church on Sunday.

Sunday driver Sunday drivers n
söndagsbilist söndagsförare
(idiomatic) One who drives slowly or inexpertly, as for leisure or sightseeing.

Sunday school Sunday schools n
söndagsskola
A school, organized by a church, that provides religious education to children on Sundays.

Sunni Islam pn
sunni
(Islam) The largest branch of Islam, followed by around 1.7 billion people, whose adherents believe that Muhammad died without appointing a successor, leading to the election of Abu Bakr as the legitimate leader of the Muslim community.

Suomussalmi pn
Suomussalmi
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Super G n
Super G
(skiing) Super Giant Slalom skiing

Superman /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)mæn/ /ˈsupɚmæn/ Supermen pn
Stålmannen
A fictional comic-book superhero with superhuman strength and speed, X-ray vision, and the ability to fly. [from 1933.]

Suprematism /s(j)uːˈpɹɛmətɪzəm/ n
suprematism
(arts) A genre of abstract art based on simple geometric forms championed by the Russian avant-garde in the early twentieth century.

Suriname /ˈsʊə.ɹɪ.næm/ /ˈsʊɹ.ɪ.næm/ /ˈsʊɹ.ɪ.nɑm/ /ˌsjʊə.ɹɪˈnæm/ /ˌsʊə.ɹɪˈnæm/ /ˌsʊɹ.ɪˈnɑm/ pn
Surinam
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Surzhyk pn
surzjyk
A pidgin language or interlanguage combining elements of Russian and Ukrainian, spoken mainly in Ukraine but also some neighbouring regions in Russia (Kursk, Voronezh and Belgorod) or Ukrainians living in Russia.

Susan /ˈsjuː-/ /ˈsuː.zən/ /ˈsuː.zɪn/ Susans pn
Susanna
A en given name.

Susanna pn
Susanna
(biblical character) A follower of Jesus (Luke 8:3)

Svalbard /ˈsvɑːlbɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈsvɑːlbɑː(ɹ)d/ pn
Svalbard
A group of islands northeast of Greenland; a territory of Norway.

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands pn
Svalbard och Jan Mayen
Two distinct dependencies of Norway. Official name: Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands.

Svan pn
svanetiska
A South Caucasian language of Caucasian Georgia, related to Georgian, Laz, and Mingrelian.

Swabia /ˈsweɪbi.ə/ pn
Schwaben
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Swabian /ˈsweɪbi.ən/ more Swabian most Swabian adj
schwabisk
Of or related to Swabia, its people, or its dialect of the German language.

Swabian /ˈsweɪbi.ən/ pn
schwabiska
An Upper German dialects of High German chiefly spoken in the region of Swabia.

Swadesh list Swadesh lists n
Swadesh-lista swadeshlista
(linguistics) One of the lists of vocabulary with universal test meanings/concepts developed by Morris Swadesh in the 1950-70s.

Swahili /swɑˈhili/ /swəˈhili/ /swəˈhiːli/ pn
swahili
An agglutinative language of the Bantu branch widely spoken in East Africa. Born in its modern form from the hybridization of the Arabic and Bantu cultures, it was the language of the traders in East Africa, and spread along the routes of trade.

Swainson's thrush Swainson's thrushes n
beigekindad skogstrast
Catharus ustulatus, a medium-sized thrush of North America.

Swazi pn
siSwati
A Bantu language primarily spoken in Swaziland/Eswatini and the South African regions adjacent to it.

Swaziland /ˈswɑːziˌlænd/ pn
Swaziland
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Swede /swiːd/ Swedes n
svensk svenska svenne
A person from Sweden or of Swedish descent.
svear
(historical) A member of an ancient North Germanic tribe that inhabited central Sweden

Sweden /ˈswi.dən/ /ˈswiː.dən/ pn
Sverige
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Swedenborgianism n
swedenborgianism
(historical) Any of several related Christian denominations that developed as a new religious movement, informed by the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg.

Swedish /ˈswiː.dɪʃ/ adj
svensk svenska
Of or pertaining to Sweden.
svensk svenskspråkig svenska
Of or pertaining to the Swedish language.

Swedish /ˈswiː.dɪʃ/ Swedishes pn
svenska svensk
The language of Sweden and Åland (an autonomous part of Finland). Swedish is also one of the two official languages of Finland, spoken by 6% of the citizens. A very small minority in Estonia has Swedish as their mother tongue.

Swedish drink Swedish drinks n
svenskdrycken
A method of torture whereby a restrained victim is forced into consuming unsanitary, sometimes boiling liquids from a funnel.

Swedish massage Swedish massages n
svensk massage
A popular style of massage involving effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction, and vibration/shaking as the basic strokes.

Swedish mile Swedish miles n
mil
A unit of measure used in Sweden and other parts of Scandinavia, today with a length of 10 kilometres, but formerly with different values.

Swedishness n
svenskhet
The quality or state of being Swedish.

Swedophile Swedophiles n
Sverigevän
A person who admires Sweden and things associated with it.

Swedophone adj
svenskspråkig svensktalande
Swedish-speaking.

Swedophone Swedophones n
svensktalande
A speaker of Swedish.

Swenglish n
svengelska
(colloquial) The English language as spoken with Swedish influences.
(colloquial) The Swedish language as spoken with English influences.

Swiss /swɪs/ more Swiss most Swiss adj
schweizisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Switzerland or the Swiss people.

Swiss /swɪs/ Swiss Swisses n
schweizare schweiziska
(countable) A person from Switzerland or of Swiss descent.

Swiss Army knife Swiss Army knives n
schweizisk armékniv
Any of a class of multi-function pocket knives or multitools, having a blade and various tools, such as screwdrivers and can openers.

Swiss Confederation pn
Schweiziska edsförbundet
The full official name of Switzerland.

Swiss cheese n
schweizerost
(colloquial) By extension, any cheese which resembles Emmentaler, especially ones with holes.

Swiss franc Swiss francs n
schweizerfranc schweizisk franc
The currency of Switzerland, divided into 100 centimes, currency code CHF.

Swiss pine Swiss pines n
cembratall
A pine tree of the species Pinus cembra, native to alpine Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Swiss roll Swiss rolls n
rolad rulltårta
A type of sponge cake rolled up into a cylinder, typically but not exclusively with jam or chocolate filling.

Swissness n
schweiziskhet
The quality of being Swiss.

Switzerland /ˈswɪt.sə.lənd/ /ˈswɪt.sɚ.lənd/ pn
Schweiz
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Sydney /ˈsɪd.ni/ Sydneys pn
Sydney
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Sykes's warbler Sykes's warblers n
saxaulsångare
Iduna rama, an Old World warbler.

Syldavia pn
Syldavien

Syria /ˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Syrien
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Syriac /ˈsɪɹiˌæk/ Syriacs n
assyrier
A speaker of the Syriac language (see above).
syrian
A member of the Syriac Orthodox Church.

Syriac /ˈsɪɹiˌæk/ Syriacs pn
syriska
An Aramaic language, part of the Semitic language family, specifically:

Syrian /ˈsɪɹi.ən/ adj
syrisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Syria, the Syrian people or the Syrian language.

Syrian /ˈsɪɹi.ən/ Syrians n
syrier
A person from Syria or of Syrian descent.

Syrian Arab Republic pn
Syriska arabiska republiken
The official name of Syria.

Sysmä pn
Sysmä
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Szczecin pn
Stettin
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São Tomé and Príncipe /ˌsaʊ təˈmeɪ ən ˈpɹɪnsɪpeɪ/ pn
São Tomé och Príncipe
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Södertälje
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T cell T cells n
T-cell
(immunology) A lymphocyte, from the thymus, that can recognise specific antigens and can activate or deactivate other immune cells.

T-bone steak T-bone steaks n
T-benstek
A large beef steak, containing a T-shaped bone.

T-junction T-junctions n
T-korsning t-korsning
An intersection of routes where one road terminates as it joins a (usually higher priority) road at approximately 90°. In most countries, a give way or stop road sign will be seen at a T-junction.
A similarly shaped section in a pipe, etc.

T-shirt /ˈtiːʃɚt/ /ˈtiːʃɜːt/ T-shirts n
T-skjorta t-shirt t-tröja
A lightweight shirt without buttons, usually with short sleeves and no collar. Often made of cotton and frequently bears a picture or slogan.

TEOTWAWKI [ti.ɑt.wɑk.i] n
slutet på världen som vi känner den
Acronym of the end of the world as we know it.

TTBOMK adv
så vitt jag vet
(Internet slang) Initialism of to the best of my knowledge, indicating uncertainty in spite of having some knowledge on the subject.

TV /ˈti.vi/ /ˌtiːˈviː/ TVs n
T
(colloquial, countable, uncountable)
(countable)
(physiology) Initialism of tidal volume.
Initialism of tax value.
teve tv T
(pop culture, music) Initialism of Taylor's Version.

TWOC TWOCs n
egenmäktigt förfarande
(British, law enforcement) The crime of taking a car without the consent of the owner.

Tabasco /təˈbæskəʊ/ n
tabasco
A spicy pepper sauce made from tabasco pepper (a chili pepper) with the addition of vinegar and salt.

Tabasco /təˈbæskəʊ/ pn
Tabasco
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Tagalog /təˈɡæləɡ/ /təˈɡɑlɔɡ/ /təˈɡɑləɡ/ /təˈɡɑːlɒɡ/ pn
tagalog
A language spoken in the Philippines, especially in areas of central to southern Luzon.

Taganrog /təɡɐnˈrok/ pn
Taganrog
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Tahitian Tahitians n
tahitier
A native or inhabitant of Tahiti.

Tainan pn
Tainan
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Taipalsaari pn
Taipalsaari
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Taipei /taɪˈpeɪ/ pn
Taipei
(metonymy) The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan). [from 20th c.]

Taiwan /ˌtaɪˈwæn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɑn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɑːn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɒn/ pn
Taiwan
A large island between the Taiwan Strait and Philippine Sea, also known as Formosa.
An administrative division centered on the island of Taiwan including nearby islands.
(astronomy) 2169 Taiwan, a main belt asteroid. [from mid 20th c.]

Taiwan Strait pn
Formosasundet Taiwansundet
The strait dividing mainland Asia (China) from Taiwan island and connecting the East and South China Seas.

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ Taiwanese n
taiwanes
A person from Taiwan; usually plural.

Tajik /tæˈd͡ʒiːk/ /ˈtɑːd͡ʒɪk/ Tajiks n
tadzjik tadzjikistanier
A person from Tajikistan or of Tajik descent.

Tajik /tæˈd͡ʒiːk/ /ˈtɑːd͡ʒɪk/ pn
tadzjikiska tadzjikisk
The Persian dialect spoken in Tajikistan.

Tajikistan pn
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Tajikistani adj
tadzjikistanier tadzjikistansk
Of or pertaining to Tajikistan, its people and culture

Taliban /ˈtælɪbæn/ /ˈtælɪbɑːn/ /ˈtɑːlɪbɑːn/ Taliban Talibans n
talibanerna
A Taliban militia.
taliban
A member of the Taliban movement or its militia; a Talib.

Taliban /ˈtælɪbæn/ /ˈtælɪbɑːn/ /ˈtɑːlɪbɑːn/ pn
Talibanerna
A Deobandi Islamist and largely Pashtun religious political movement founded in Afghanistan in 1994 by mullah Mohammad Omar, which has governed the country from 1996 to 2001 and since 2021.

Tallinn /ˈtælɪn/ /ˈtɑːlɪn/ pn
Tallinn Reval
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Talmud /ˈtælməd/ /ˈtælmʊd/ /ˈtɑlmʊd/ Talmuds pn
Talmud
A collection of Jewish writings related to the practical application of Judaic law and tradition (may refer to either the Babylonian Talmud or the shorter Jerusalem Talmud).

Tamil /ˈtæməl/ /ˈtæmɪl/ adj
tamilsk tamil
Of or pertaining to the Tamil people, culture, or language.

Tamil /ˈtæməl/ /ˈtæmɪl/ Tamils n
tamil
(uncountable) A Dravidian language spoken in the state of Tamil Nadu, India and in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia.

Tamil Tigers pn
tamilska befrielsetigrarna tamilska tigrarna
A former guerrilla and conventional militant organization that sought the establishment of an independent homeland () in the northeast of Sri Lanka for the minority Tamil community.

Tampere pn
Tammerfors
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Tanakh /tɑˈnɑk/ /tɑˈnɑx/ pn
tanakh
The body of Jewish scripture comprising the Torah, the Neviim (prophets) and the Ketuvim (writings), corresponding roughly to the Christian Old Testament.

Tanganyika /tæŋɡənˈjiːkə/ /tæŋɡəˈniːkə/ pn
Tanganyikasjön
Synonym of Lake Tanganyika, a lake in Africa.
Tanganyika
A former British mandate and territory and, between 1961 and 1964, an independent country in East Africa.

Tania pn
Tanja
A diminutive of the en given name Tatiana.

Tanintharyi pn
Tanintharyi
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Tanzania /ˌtænzəˈniːə/ pn
Tanzania
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Tanzanian /ˌtænzəˈniən/ adj
tanzanisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Tanzania, the Tanzanian people or language.

Tartu /ˈtɑɹtu/ pn
Dorpat Tartu
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Tarzan /ˈtɑɹzæn/ pn
Tarzan
(fiction) A heroic fictional character, raised in the jungle by apes.

Tashkent /ˌtæʃˈkɛnt/ /ˌtɑːʃˈkɛnt/ pn
Tasjkent
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Tasman Sea /ˈtæzmən ˈsiː/ pn
Tasmanhavet
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Tasmania /tæzˈmeɪniə/ pn
Tasmanien
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(historical) The colony that became the state of Tasmania at federation in 1901.
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Tasmanian /tæzˈmeɪniən/ adj
tasmansk
Of or relating to Tasmania.

Tasmanian /tæzˈmeɪniən/ Tasmanians n
tasmanier
An inhabitant or a resident of the state of Tasmania.

Tasmanian devil Tasmanian devils n
tasmansk djävul pungdjävul
A medium-sized carnivorous marsupial (Sarcophilus harrisii) found exclusively on the island of Tasmania.

Tasmanian wolf Tasmanian wolves n
pungvarg tasmansk tiger tasmansk varg
thylacine (Thylacinus cynocephalus)

Tatar /ˈtætɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈtɑtɚ/ pn
tatariska
An agglutinative language belonging to the Altai group of Turkic languages. It is an official language of Tatarstan. There are some eight million speakers spread across Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.

Tatiana pn
Tatjana
A transliteration of the Russian female given name Татья́на (Tatʹjána).

Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu pn
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Taurus /ˈtɑɹəs/ /ˈtɔːɹəs/ Tauruses n
oxe
Someone with a Taurus star sign

Taurus /ˈtɑɹəs/ /ˈtɔːɹəs/ pn
Oxen
(zodiac constellations) : A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a bull and containing the star Aldebaran.
(astrology) : The zodiac sign for the bull, ruled by Venus and covering April 21 - May 21 (tropical astrology) or May 16 - June 15 (sidereal astrology).

Tausug /taʊˈsuɡ/ pn
tausug
A Visayan language (Malayo-Polynesian) spoken mainly in Sulu province in the Philippines.

Tavastia pn
Tavastland
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Tavastia Proper pn
Egentliga Tavastland

Tbilisi /tə.bɪˈliː.si/ /təˈbliː.si/ /təˈbɪ.lɪ.si/ pn
Tbilisi
(by extension) The government of Georgia.

Tchaikovsky /t͡ʃaɪˈkɑfski/ pn
Tjajkovskij
A transliteration of the Russian surname Чайко́вский (Čajkóvskij), usually applying to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

Tegel pn
Tegel
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Tegucigalpa /tɛˌɡuːsiˈɡælpə/ pn
Tegucigalpa
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Tehran /ˈteəɹ.ɑːn/ /ˈtɛ.ɹæn/ pn
Teheran
(metonym) the government of Iran

Tel Aviv /ˌtɛl.əˈviːv/ /ˌtɛl.əˈvɪv/ pn
Tel Aviv
(informally, or, formerly) The municipality of Tel Aviv-Yafo.

Teletext n
text-tv
(UK, Ireland) A text-based information retrieval system using television sets with a suitable decoder; developed by the BBC.

Telugu /ˈtɛ.lʊ.ɡuː/ pn
telugu
A Dravidian language of India.

Temminck's stint Temminck's stints n
mosnäppa
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris temminckii)

Temple Mount pn
Tempelberget
One of the hills in Jerusalem, where King Solomon built his great temple, which was destroyed twice (the hill ultimately leveled, leaving only the Wailing Wall venerated by Jews) and today an Islamic compound/courtyard enclosing the Foundation Stone atop which sit the Dome of the Rock, and containing the Al-Aqsa Mosque and other Islamic-era structures.

Ten Commandments pn
de tio budorden tio Guds bud
(religion) A particular list of religious and moral imperatives which, according to the Old Testament of the Bible or the Hebrew Bible, were twice given or dictated by God to Moses on Mount Sinai and inscribed on two stone tablets.

Tenerife /ˌtɛnəˈɹiːf/ pn
Teneriffa
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Tengmalm's owl Tengmalm's owls n
pärluggla
A species of owl, Aegolius funereus or Nyctala tengmalmi

Tepelenë pn
Tepelena Tepelenë
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Terek sandpiper Terek sandpipers n
tereksnäppa
Xenus cinereus, a small migratory Palearctic wader.

Terence /ˈtɛɹəns/ pn
Terens
A en given name. Popular in the U.K. in the mid-twentieth century.

Teresa /təˈɹiː.sə/ /təˈɹiː.zə/ pn
Teresia Therese
A en given name, the Spanish and Italian form of Theresa.

Terpsichore /təpˈsɪkəɹi/ /tɚpˈsɪkəɹi/ pn
Terpsichore
(Greek god) The goddess of dance and the dramatic chorus, and one of the Muses; the daughters of Zeus & Mnemosyne.

Tertiary pn
tertiär
(geology) The first part of the Cenozoic era when modern flora and mammals appeared.

Tervola pn
Tervola
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Tetris /ˈtɛtɹɪs/ pn
Tetris
A puzzle video game in which falling tetrominoes must be manipulated to form complete lines, which are then cleared from the grid.

Teuton /ˈt(j)u.tɑn/ /ˈt(j)u.tən/ /ˈt(j)uː.tɒn/ /ˈt(j)uː.tən/ Teutons n
teuton
A member of any Germanic-language-speaking people, especially a German.

Teutonic /ˌtjuːˈtɒn.ɪk/ more Teutonic most Teutonic adj
teut­on­isk
Relating to the ancient Germanic people, the Teutons.
Having qualities that are regarded as typical of German people.

Teutonic Knights pn
Tyska orden
A German religious order founded in the late 12th century and known for conquering the Baltic Prussians and bringing Prussia under German control; the order exists today as a charitable organisation.

Teutonism Teutonisms n
germanism teutonism tyskeri
The German character or way of life.

Teuva pn
Östermark
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Texas /ˈtɛk.səs/ /ˈtɛk.sɪs/ /ˈtɛk.sɪz/ pn
Texas
(historical) a sovereign state in North America that existed from March 2, 1836, to February 19, 1846

Thai /taɪ/ more Thai most Thai adj
thailändsk thai
Of or pertaining to Thailand.

Thai /taɪ/ Thai Thais n
thailändare thailändska
(countable) A person living in or coming from Thailand.
thailändska thai
(uncountable) The main language spoken in Thailand (closely related to Lao).

Thailand /ˈtaɪlænd/ /ˈtaɪlənd/ pn
Thailand
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Thames /tɛmz/ /θeɪmz/ pn
Themsen
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Thanatos /ˈθænəˌtɒs/ n
Thanatos
(psychoanalysis) The death drive in Freudian psychoanalysis.

Thanksgiving /ˈθæŋksɡɪvɪŋ/ /θæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/ Thanksgivings pn
Thanksgiving
(Canada, US) The long weekend which includes Thanksgiving Day; Thanksgiving weekend.

The Call of South Africa pn
Sydafrikas rop
a former national anthem of South Africa, created during the 1920s and used from the 1930s to the 1990s.

The Hague /ðə ˈheɪɡ/ pn
Haag
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(figuratively, by extension, sometimes, _, hyperbolic) Punishment for a very destructive, harmful or immoral act.

Thecla /θiːklə/ /θɛklə/ pn
Tekla
A en given name.

Theoderic /θiˈɑd.əɹ.ɪk/ /θiːˈɒd.əɹ.ɪk/ pn
Theoderik
A en given name, equivalent to English grc-koi:Θευδέριχος.

Theodora pn
Teodora
A en given name, most famously borne by two empresses of Byzantium.

Theodore pn
Teodor
A en given name; the name of a saint, pope, several emperors, etc.

Theophilus /θiːˈɒfɪləs/ pn
Theofilus
(biblical character) The addressee of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.

Thermidor /ˈθɜːmɪdɔː/ /ˈθɝmədɔɹ/ Thermidors pn
thermidor värmemånad
(historical) The eleventh month of the French Republican Calendar, from July 19 or 20 to August 17 or 18.

Theron /ˈθɛəɹən/ /ˈθɛɹən/ pn
Theron
Theron of Akragas (died 473 BC), a tyrant of Akragas in Sicily.

Theseus /ˈθiːsiːəs/ pn
Theseus
A legendary Ancient Greek hero most famous for defeating the minotaur in the labyrinth of Crete.

Thessalonians /θɛsəˈloʊni.ənz/ pn
Thessaloniker
(biblical) Books in the New Testament of the Bible (1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians), epistles to the Christians in ancient Thessaloniki.

Thessaloniki /ˌθɛsələˈniːki/ pn
Thessaloniki
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Thessaly /ˈθɛsəli/ pn
Thessalien
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Thetis /ˈθɛtɪs/ pn
Thetis
(Greek god) One of the Nereids; the mother of Achilles

Thimphu /tɪmˈpuː/ pn
Thimphu
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Thing /θɪŋ/ Things n
ting
(chiefly, historical) A public assembly or judicial council in a Germanic country.

Third Reich pn
Tredje riket
(historical) Synonym of Nazi Germany.

Third World pn
alliansfri neutral tredje ståndpunkten
(historical, politics) Those countries not aligned with the west or the east during the Cold War.
tredje världen u-land
(attributive, pejorative, informal) Any developing country, or a country lacking the perceived rudiments of civilization.

Thomas /ˈtɑ.məs/ /ˈtɒ.məs/ Thomases pn
Tomas Thomas
An Apostle, best remembered for doubting the resurrection of Jesus.
Thomas Tomas
A en given name of biblical origin, popular since the 13th century.

Thor /θɔɹ/ /θɔː/ pn
Tor
(Norse mythology) A hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, and the protection of mankind.
A en given name occasionally borrowed from Scandinavia.

Thora pn
Tora
A en given name occasionally borrowed from Scandinavia.

Thoth /θəʊθ/ pn
Thot
The ancient Egyptian moon god of wisdom, learning, and magic, usually depicted as an ibis or baboon.

Thousand Island dressing Thousand Island dressings n
Rhode islandsås
A salad dressing of mayonnaise, ketchup, Tabasco sauce and finely chopped vegetables.

Thrace /θɹeɪs/ pn
Thrakien
A historical and geographic area in southeast Europe, now divided between Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey.

Throwendham /ˈθrəʊ(ə)ndəm/ pn
Trondhem Tröndelag
(rare, historical) Trøndelag

Throwendish /ˈθrəʊ(ə)ndɪʃ/ adj
tröndsk
(relational) related or pertaining to Throwends or Throwendham

Throwends /ˈθrəʊ(ə)ndz/ [ˈθɹʷəʊ̯(ə)ndz] n
tronder trönder
The people of Trøndelag

Thumbelina /ˌθʌmbəˈliːnə/ pn
Tummelisa
A fairy tale about a thumb-sized girl.

Thuringia /θəˈɹɪnd͡ʒiə/ pn
Thüringen
One of the component states of Germany according to the current administrative division of the nation.

Thuringian /θjʊˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ /θəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ more Thuringian most Thuringian adj
thüringisk thüringsk
Of or pertaining to Thuringia or its people

Thuringian /θjʊˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ /θəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ Thuringians n
thüringenbo
A native or inhabitant of Thuringia.
thyringar thüringar
A member of an ancient Germanic tribe inhabiting central Germany

Thursday /ˈθɘːzdæɪ̯/ /ˈθɜːzdeɪ/ /ˈθɜːzdi/ /ˈθɝzdeɪ/ /ˈθɝzdi/ /ˈθɵːzdæe/ Thursdays n
torsdag
The fifth day of the week in many religious traditions, and the fourth day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; it follows Wednesday and precedes Friday.

Tiananmen Square pn
Himmelska fridens torg
A protest event held in the square on June 4, 1989.

Tiber /ˈtaɪbə/ /ˈtaɪbəɹ/ pn
Tibern
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Tiberian more Tiberian most Tiberian adj
tiberiansk
Of or relating to Tiberias or the Sea of Tiberias.

Tibet /təˈbɛt/ /tɪˈbɛt/ pn
Tibet
The Tibetan Plateau, a plateau region in Central Asia, where the Tibetan people traditionally live, encompassing what is now Tibet Autonomous Region (also called Xizang), most of Qinghai, the western half of Sichuan, a small part of Yunnan and a small part of Gansu in the People's Republic of China, and also the country of Bhutan, and the Indian regions of Sikkim and Ladakh.

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ adj
tibetansk tibetanska
Pertaining to Tibet, the Tibetan people, culture, or language.

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ Tibetans n
tibetan
(countable) A native of Tibet
tibetanska tibetan
(uncountable) A language of Tibet

Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Mastiffs n
tibetansk mastiff
A large dog of a breed from Central Asia, having a medium to long double coat in a wide variety of colors, sometimes with white markings around neck, chest, and legs.

Tibetan fox Tibetan foxes n
tibetansk räv tibetansk sandräv
Vulpes ferrilata, a species of true fox endemic to the high Tibetan Plateau in Nepal, China, and India

Tierra del Fuego /tiˌɛɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡoʊ/ /tɪˌɛːɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡəʊ/ pn
Eldslandet
An island at the southern tip of South America, divided between Chile and Argentina.

Tigger /ˈtɪɡə/ /ˈtɪɡɚ/ Tiggers n
Tiger

Tigrinya /tɪˈɡɹiːnjə/ pn
tigrinska
A Semitic language of Eritrea and Ethiopia. It is written in the Ge'ez alphabet.

Tigris /ˈtaɪɡɹɪs/ pn
Tigris
A river in Southwest Asia flowing 1,150 miles east-southeast from the Armenian Highland in Turkey through Iraq. It forms the eastern edge of classical Mesopotamia. It unites with the Euphrates River to form the Shatt al-Arab before flowing into the Persian Gulf.

Timbuktu /tɪm.bʌkˈtuː/ pn
Tjotahejti
(figurative) Any proverbially distant or remote place.

Timișoara /ˌtimiˈʃwɑɹɑ/ pn
Timișoara
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Timor pn
Timor
An island in the Sundas.

Timor Sea pn
Timorsjön
A sea situated between the island of Timor and Australia.

Timothy /ˈtɪməθi/ pn
Timoteus
Either of two books in the New Testament (1 Timothy and 2 Timothy) which are epistles to Timothy.
A companion of Paul mentioned in the Bible.
Tim Timoteus
A en given name of biblical origin, also borne by early Christian saints.

Tinkerbell Tinkerbells n
Tingeling
Anything whose existence or power depends on the faith of believers.

Tippex n
Tipp-Ex tippex
(British, South Africa) A particular brand of correction fluid, or correction fluid in general.

Tirana /tɪˈɹɑː.nə/ pn
Tirana
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Tirzah pn
Tirsa
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Titan /ˈtaɪtən/ Titans n
titan
(mythology) Any of the race of giant gods in Greek mythology that preceded and was overthrown by the Olympian gods.

Titan /ˈtaɪtən/ pn
Titan
(astronomy) TemplateParserError:LuaError. The largest moon of the planet Saturn.

Titanic /taɪˈtænɪk/ pn
Titanic
The R.M.S. Titanic, an ocean liner, supposedly unsinkable, that sank on its maiden voyage on 15 April 1912 after colliding with an iceberg.

Titian /ˈtɪʃən/ pn
Tizian
A sixteenth century Italian painter, Tiziano Vecellio.

Titicaca pn
Titicacasjön
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Titus /ˈtaɪtəs/ pn
Titus
The seventeenth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle to Titus.
Titus Caesar Vespasianus, a Roman Emperor who succeeded Vespasian and preceded Domitian.
A en given name.

Tobias /təˈbaɪəs/ pn
Tobias
The main character in the Book of Tobit, regarded as apocryphal by most Protestants (Biblical character).
A en given name.

Toblerone /ˈtoʊbləɹoʊn/ Toblerones n
Toblerone
A Swiss chocolate bar with honey, nougat and almonds, shaped like a triangular prism with triangular wedge-shaped pieces.

Tocharian /toʊˈkɑɹi.ən/ /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɑːɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɛəɹi.ən/ adj
tokharisk
Of or pertaining to Tocharian or the Tocharians.

Tocharian /toʊˈkɑɹi.ən/ /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɑːɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɛəɹi.ən/ pn
tokhariska
(linguistics) An extinct branch of the Indo-European language family, consisting of two languages, Tocharian A and Tocharian B, written in an abugida derived from Brahmi.

Togo /ˈtoʊɡoʊ/ pn
Togo
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Tohmajärvi pn
Tohmajärvi
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Tok Pisin /tɒk ˈpɪsɪn/ n
tok pisin
A creole of Indo-European, Malayo-Polynesian and Trans-New-Guinean languages (principally English and Kuanua); one of the official languages of Papua New Guinea.

Tokelau /ˈtoʊkəlaʊ/ pn
Tokelau
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Toki Pona pn
toki pona
A minimalist constructed language with creole-like elements designed by Sonja Lang.

Tokyo /ˈtoʊ.ki.oʊ/ /ˈtoʊ.kjoʊ/ /ˈtəʊ.ki.əʊ/ pn
Tokyo
(metonym) The Japanese government.

Tolstoyan more Tolstoyan most Tolstoyan adj
tolstojansk
Of or relating to Leo Tolstoy, the Russian writer.

Tolstoyan Tolstoyans n
tolstojan
A follower of Tolstoy, who advocates and practises manual labor, simplicity of living, non-resistance, etc., holds that possession of wealth and ownership of property are sinful, and rejects all religious teachings not coming directly from Christ.

Tom Collins Tom Collinses n
Tom Collins
A cocktail containing gin, lemon juice, sugar and a splash of soda.

Tom Thumb pn
Tummeliten
A fairy-tale character who is the size of a person's thumb; the protagonist and hero of the fairy tale The History of Tom Thumb.

Tom, Dick and Harry n
Andersson, Pettersson och Lundström kreti och pleti
Anybody or everybody; random or unknown people.

Tonga /ˈtoʊŋ.ə/ /ˈtɑŋ.ɡə/ /ˈtɒŋ.ə/ /ˈtɒŋ.ɡə/ /ˈtɔŋ.ɡə/ pn
Tonga
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Tongan /ˈtɒŋən/ /ˈtɒŋɡən/ adj
tongansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Tonga, the Tongan people or the Tongan language.

Tongan /ˈtɒŋən/ /ˈtɒŋɡən/ Tongans n
tonganska
(uncountable) An Austronesian language of the Polynesian branch spoken in Tonga.
tongan
(countable) A person from Tonga or of Tongan descent.

Torah /ˈtɔːɹə/ pn
Torah
The first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures, attributed to Moses and therefore also known as the Five Books of Moses.

Torbay sole Torbay soles n
rödtunga
An Atlantic flatfish, Glyptocephalus cynoglossus; witch.

Tornio pn
Torneå
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Toronto /təˈɹɑn(t)oʊ/ /təˈɹɑnoʊ/ [tʰəˈɹɑntʰo(ʊ)] [tʰəˈɹɑɾ̃o(ʊ)] [tʰəˈɹɑɾ̃ə] [tʰɹɑɾ̃ə] [t͡ʃəˈɹɑno(ʊ)] [t͡ʃəˈɹɑnə] [t͡ʃɹɑno(ʊ)] [t͡ʃɹɑnə] pn
Toronto
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Torquil pn
Torkel
(British) A en given name, always rare, best known in Scotland.

Torres Strait /ˈtɒɹɪs ˈstɹeɪt/ pn
Torres sund
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Tourette syndrome n
Tourettes syndrom
(neurology) a neurological disorder characterized by the presence of physical and vocal tics.

Tower Towers pn
Towern
(UK, with 'the') The Tower of London, especially seen as a place of imprisonment or punishment.

Tower of Babel pn
Babels torn
(biblical) A tower erected at Babel by the descendants of Noah's son Ham to reach the sky, and whose completion God thwarted by making the workers speak different languages so that they were unable to understand one another.

Tower of London pn
Towern
A riverside fortress in London, used as a palace, a prison and now a museum housing the Crown Jewels.

Transdanubia pn
Transdanubien
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Transnistria /tɹænzˈnɪsˌtɹi.ə/ pn
Transnistrien
An autonomous territory within Moldova, not internationally recognized as a nation.

Transylvania /tɹænsəlˈveɪni.ə/ pn
Transsylvanien
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Trasyanka pn
trasianka
A pidgin language or interlanguage combining elements of Russian and Belarusian, spoken in Belarus.

Trentino-Alto Adige pn
Trentino-Sydtyrolen
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Triassic /tɹaɪˈæs.ɪk/ adj
triassisk
Of or from the geologic strata above the Permian and below the Jurassic; of or belonging to the period 250 to 200 million years ago when these strata were laid down.

Triassic /tɹaɪˈæs.ɪk/ pn
trias Trias
(geology) A geologic period within the Mesozoic era, comprising lower, middle and upper epochs from about 250 to 200 million years ago.

Trinidad and Tobago /ˌtɹɪn.ə.dæd ænd təˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ə.dæd ænd təˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd toʊˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd təʊˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ pn
Trinidad och Tobago
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Trinidadian /tɹɪ.nɪ.ˈdæ.diː.ən/ adj
trinidadisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Trinidad or to the people or language of that country.

Trinidadian /tɹɪ.nɪ.ˈdæ.diː.ən/ Trinidadians n
trinidadier trinidadiska
A person from Trinidad or descending from Trinidad.

Trinity /ˈtɹɪ.nɪ.ti/ pn
treenighet
(Christianity) In Christian belief, the three persons (personae) of the Godhead: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Trinity Sunday Trinity Sundays pn
trefaldighet trinitatis
The Sunday after Whitsunday/Pentecost in the Western Christian tradition (or the Sunday of Pentecost in the Eastern Christian tradition), observed as a liturgical feast in honor of the Holy Trinity.

Tripoli /tɹɪˈpoʊlə/ /ˈtɹɪpəli/ pn
Tripoli
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Tripolitania /ˌtɹɪpəlɪˈteɪni.ə/ pn
Tripolitanien
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Trojan /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ adj
trojansk
Of, or relating to, the famed city of Troy or its inhabitants.
(programming) Of, or relating to, a certain type of malware.

Trojan /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ Trojans n
trojan trojanska
A native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Troy.
(astrophysics) A Trojan asteroid.
(astrophysics) An object residing at a Trojan point.
(computing) A Trojan horse.

Trojan War pn
trojanska kriget
(Greek mythology) A mythological decade-long war and siege, ending in the destruction of Troy, which, as described in Homer's Iliad, was waged by a coalition of Achaeans (Greeks) led by King Agamemnon against the Trojans to avenge the abduction of Helen, wife of the Spartan King Menelaus, by Paris, son of the Trojan King Priam.

Trojan horse Trojan horses n
trojan
(computer security) A malicious program that is disguised as legitimate software.

Tromsø pn
Tromsö Tromsø
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Trondheim /ˈtɹɒndhaɪm/ /ˈtɹɒndheɪm/ pn
Trondheim Trondhem
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Tropic of Cancer pn
Kräftans vändkrets
(geography) The parallel of latitude 23°30′north of the equator, marking the northern boundary of the tropics; the sun is directly overhead at the June solstice.

Tropic of Capricorn pn
Stenbockens vändkrets
(geography) The parallel of latitude 23°30′south of the equator, marking the southern boundary of the tropics; the sun is directly overhead at the December solstice.

Trotskyism n
trotskism
The left-wing political philosophy named after and based on the ideas of Leon Trotsky that is characterized by international socialism, opposition to Stalinism, the theory of permanent revolution and the theory of the vanguard party.

Troy /tɹɔɪ/ pn
Troja
(historical) An ancient city in what is now northwestern Turkey.

True Cross pn
korset
(Christianity) The cross on which Christ was crucified, particularly considered as a relic.

Tryphena pn
Tryfaina
(rare) A en given name of biblical origin.

Tsushima /suːʃiːmə/ /tsuːʃiːmə/ pn
Tsushima

Tuesday /ˈt(j)uzdeɪ/ /ˈt(j)uzdi/ /ˈtjuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃʉːzdæe/ Tuesdays n
tisdag
The third day of the week in many religious traditions, and the second day of the week in systems that use the ISO 8601 norm; it follows Monday and precedes Wednesday.

Tunis /ˈtjuːnɪs/ /ˈtuːnəs/ pn
Tunis
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A city-state centered on the city of Tunis.

Tunisia /tjuːˈnɪzi.ə/ /tuˈniʒ.ə/ pn
Tunisien
The Republic of Tunisia, since 1956

Tunisian /tjuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪʒən/ adj
tunisisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Tunisia, the Tunisian people or the Tunisian language.

Tunisian /tjuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪʒən/ Tunisians n
tunisier
A person from Tunisia or of Tunisian descent.

Turin /tjʊəˈɹɪn/ /təˈɹɪn/ Turins pn
Turin
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Turing test Turing tests n
Turingtest
(artificial intelligence) A test of a computer's ability to demonstrate intelligence, as measured by whether a human judge can reliably distinguish the computer from another human being by conversing with both entities in written natural language over a terminal.

Turk /tɜːk/ /tɝk/ Turks n
turk turkiska
A person from Turkey or of Turkish ethnic descent. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

Turkey /ˈtɜː.ki/ /ˈtɝ.ki/ pn
Turkiet
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Turkey oak Turkey oaks n
turkisk ek
Quercus cerris, native to Asia Minor and southeastern Europe.

Turkic adj
turkisk
Of or relating to this language group or the people who speak it.

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ [ˈtɐ˞.kɪʃ] [ˈtɚ.kɪʃ] adj
turkisk turkiskt
Of, from, or pertaining to Turkey, the Turkish people or the Turkish language.

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ [ˈtɐ˞.kɪʃ] [ˈtɚ.kɪʃ] pn
turkiska turkisk
The official language of Turkey, Republic of Cyprus (alongside Greek) and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Turkish bath Turkish baths n
turk turkiskt bad
A Middle-Eastern-style steam bath followed by a dip in cool water and massage.
turkiskt bad turk
An establishment where these facilities are available.

Turkish delight Turkish delights n
marmeladkonfekt
A soft, sticky confection made from starch and sugar with various flavourings.

Turkish towel Turkish towels n
frottéhandduk
A thick towel with a nap of uncut pile.

Turkmen /ˈtɜːk.mən/ /ˈtɝk.mən/ adj
turkmensk turkmeniska
Of, from, or pertaining to Turkmenistan, the Turkmen people or the Turkmen language.

Turkmen /ˈtɜːk.mən/ /ˈtɝk.mən/ Turkmen Turkmens n
turkmen turkmenistanier
(countable) A person from Turkmenistan or of Turkmen descent.
turkmeniska
(uncountable) A Turkic language of the Turkmen spoken mostly in Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan /tɚkˈmɛn.ɪ.stæn/ /ˌtɜːkmɛn.ɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Turkmenistan
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Turks and Caicos Islands /ˈtɜː(ɹ)ks ən ˈkeɪkəs ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Turks and Caicos Islands Turks- och Caicosöarna
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Turku pn
Åbo
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Tuscan /ˈtʌs.kən/ adj
toskansk
Of or relating to Tuscany or its inhabitants.

Tuscany /ˈtʌskəni/ pn
Toscana
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Tutankhamun /ˌtu.tæŋˈkɑ.mən/ /ˌtu.tɑŋˈkɑ.mən/ /ˌtutn̩ˈkɑmən/ /ˌtuːtənˈkɑːmən/ pn
Tutankhamun
Ancient Egyptian pharaoh known for his young age and his tomb, which was preserved intact to the modern age.

Tuvalu /tuˈvɑ.lu/ /tʉːˈvɐːlʉː/ /ˈtu.və.lu/ /ˈtuː.və.luː/ pn
Tuvalu
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Tuvaluan /tuːˈvɑluːən/ pn
tuvaluanska
The Polynesian language mostly spoken in Tuvalu.

Tuvan /ˈtuːvən/ Tuvans n
tuviner
Someone from Tuva.

Tuvan /ˈtuːvən/ pn
Tuvinska tuvinska
A Turkic language spoken around the area of Tuva.

Tuzla pn
Tuzla
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Tver pn
Tver
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Tweedledum and Tweedledee /ˌtwiːdəlˈdʌm ən ˌtwiːdəlˈdiː/ n
två likadana
(pejorative) A pair of people who spend a lot of time together, and look and act similarly.

Twi /t͡ʃwiː/ pn
twi
A dialect of the Akan language, spoken in Ghana in West Africa.

Twin Towers pn
Tvillingtornen
The two main buildings of the World Trade Center, destroyed in terrorist attacks on 9/11, 2001.

TypeScript /ˈtʌɪpskɹɪpt/ pn
Typescript
(scripting language) A scripting programming language that is a strongly-typed superset of JavaScript.

Tyr pn
Tyr
(Norse mythology) The Norse god of war, identifiable with Tiu or Tiw.

Tyrannosaurus rex /taɪˌɹænəˈsɔːɹəs ˈɹɛks/ /təˌɹænəˈsɔːɹəs ˈɹɛks/ Tyrannosauri reges Tyrannosaurus rex Tyrannosaurus rexes n
T-rex tyrannosaurus rex
A giant carnivorous theropod dinosaur from the Cretaceous period.

Tyre /ˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Tyros
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Tyrol /taɪˈɹoʊl/ /tɪˈɹoʊl/ /ˈtaɪ.ɹoʊl/ /ˈtɪɹˌoʊl/ pn
Tyrolen
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Tyrrhenian Sea pn
Tyrrenska havet
A part of the Mediterranean Sea off the western coast of Italy, bounded by Corsica and Sardinia (west), Tuscany, Lazio, Campania, and Calabria (east), and Sicily (south).

Tórshavn pn
Torshamn
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U-turn U-turns n
U-sväng
(literally) A turn in a vehicle carried out by driving in a semicircle in order to travel in the opposite direction.

UFO /ˈjufoʊ̯/ /ˈjuːfəʊ̯/ /ˈʌfoʊ̯/ /ˌjuˌɛfˈoʊ/ /ˌjuːɛfˈəʊ/ UFOs n
ufo UFO
Initialism of unidentified flying object; (loosely) an alien spacecraft. [from 20th c.]

UN pn
FN
Initialism of United Nations.

UN Security Council pn
FN:s säkerhetsråd Förenta nationernas säkerhetsråd
The permanent international peacekeeping organ of the United Nations.

URL /ɜːl/ /ɝl/ /ˌjuˌɑɹˈɛl/ /ˌjuːˌɑːɹˈɛl/ URLs n
URL
Initialism of Uniform Resource Locator: the address of a web page, FTP site, audio stream or other Internet resource.

US Virgin Islands pn
Amerikanska Jungfruöarna
A group of islands in the Caribbean that is a territory of the United States. Official name: Virgin Islands of the United States.

USA /juː ɛs ˈeɪ/ /ˌju ˌɛs ˈeɪ/ pn
USA
(colloquial) Initialism of United States of America.

USB data blocker USB data blockers n
USB-datablockerare USB-kondom
A piece of hardware through which a USB cable and a USB hub are connected designed to only transmit electrical energy but not data in order to avert juice jacking.

USB port USB ports n
USB-port
(computing) A socket on a personal computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged.

USSR /ˌju.ɛs.ɛsˈɑ(ɹ)/ pn
USSR
Initialism of Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

UXO UXOs n
OXA

Udmurt Udmurt Udmurts n
udmurt
A member of the people inhabiting Udmurtia or speaking Udmurt.

Uganda /(j)uˈɡændə/ /(j)uˈɡɑːndə/ pn
Uganda
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Ugandan /juˈɡændən/ /juːˈɡændən/ /jʊ-/ adj
ugandisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Uganda, the Ugandan people or the Ugandan language.

Ugandan /juˈɡændən/ /juːˈɡændən/ /jʊ-/ Ugandans n
ugandier
A person from Uganda or of Ugandan descent.

Ugarit pn
Ugarit
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Ugaritic /ˌjuː.ɡəˈrɪ.tɪk/ /ˌuː.ɡəˈrɪ.tɪk/ pn
ugaritiska
The Northwest Semitic language of the ancient city of Ugarit in Syria. Extinct since 1100 B.C.E., it was written in cuneiform.

Ukraine /juˈkɹeɪn/ /juːˈkɹeɪn/ /ˈjuˌkɹeɪn/ /ˈjuːˌkɹeɪn/ [ju̟ˈkɹeɪ̯n] [ˈjuˌkɹeɪ̯n] pn
Ukraina
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Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ adj
ukrainsk ukrainska
Relating to Ukraine or its people.

Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ Ukrainians n
ukrainska ukrainare
A citizen of Ukraine or a person of Ukrainian ethnicity.

Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ pn
ukrainska ukrainsk
The East Slavic language of Ukrainians, and the official language of Ukraine.

Ukrainian SSR pn
Ukrainska SSR
abbreviation of Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic

Ukrainophone Ukrainophones n
ukrainskspråkig
One who speaks Ukrainian.

Ulaanbaatar /ˌuːlɑːn ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ pn
Ulaanbaatar Ulan Bator
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Ullr pn
Ull
(Norse mythology) An Áss associated with archery and skiing; the stepson of Thor.

Ulric /ʊl.ɹɪk/ pn
Ulrik
A en given name

Ulrica pn
Ulla Ulrika
A en given name, rare in English.

Uluru /uːluˈɹuː/ /ˈuːluɹuː/ pn
Ayers Rock Uluru
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Ulyanovsk /ʊlˈjɑːnɒfsk/ pn
Uljanovsk
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Umbria /ˈʊmbɹiə/ /ˈʌmbɹiə/ pn
Umbrien
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Umbrian /ˈʌmbɹi.ən/ adj
umbrisk
Relating to Umbria or to its inhabitants or extinct language.

Ume Sami pn
umesamiska
One of the languages spoken by the Sami people, now moribund.

Umeå /ˈuːmeɪoʊ/ /ˈuːməɔː/ pn
Umeå
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Uncle Sam /ˌəŋ-/ /ˌʌŋkl̩ ˈsæm/ /ˌʌŋkəl ˈsæm/ pn
Onkel Sam
(colloquial, originally, US) A personification of the United States federal government or (rare) citizens. [from early 19th c.]

Unicode /ˈjunɪˌkoʊd/ /ˈjuːnɪˌkəʊd/ pn
Unicode
(international standards, computing) A series of character encoding standards intended to support the characters used by a large number of the world’s languages.

Uniform Resource Locator Uniform Resource Locators n
webbadress
(computing, Internet) A universal address for resources on the internet, which is most commonly used for websites.

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics pn
Socialistiska rådsrepublikernas union
(historical) A nation in Eurasia that existed from December 30, 1922 to December 26, 1991.

United Arab Emirates /juˌnaɪtɪd ˌæɹəb ˈɛmɪɹɪts/ pn
Förenade arabemiraten Förenade Arabemiraten
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United Arab Republic pn
Förenade arabrepubliken
Former (1958-61) country in the Middle East composed of the modern states of Egypt and Syria.

United Kingdom /juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ /jəˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ /jʊˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ pn
Förenade kungariket
A kingdom and sovereign state in Western Europe comprising the four countries of England, Scotland and Wales on the island of Great Britain, and Northern Ireland on the northeastern portion of the island of Ireland since 1922.

United Kingdom of Great Britain pn
Förenade kungariket Storbritannien
the Kingdom of Great Britain

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland pn
Förenade kungariket Storbritannien och Irland
The official name of the United Kingdom 1801-1927 (before being renamed by the Royal and Parliamentary Titles Act 1927 following the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922).

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland /jʊˈnaɪtɪd ˈkɪŋdəm əv ˌɡɹeɪt ˈbɹɪtən ən ˌnɔː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)n ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Förenade konungariket Storbritannien och Nordirland
The official name of the United Kingdom (since 1927).

United Mexican States /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˈmɛk.sɪ.kən ˈsteɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˈmɛk.sɪ.kən ˈsteɪts/ pn
Mexikos förenta stater
The official name of Mexico.

United Nations /juˌnaɪtɪd ˈneɪʃənz/ /jʊ-/ pn
Förenta nationerna
(singular) An international coalition, founded in 1945 and headquartered in New York City, that aims to promote global co-operation and maintain international order.

United Nations Economic and Social Council pn
FN:s ekonomiska och sociala råd
One of the six principal organs of the United Nations, dedicated to coordinate global economical and social affairs.

United Nations General Assembly pn
FN:s generalförsamling
One of the six principal organs of the United Nations and the only one in which all member nations have equal representation.

United States /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˈsteɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˈsteɪts/ /jʊˌnaɪtɨd ˈsteɪts/ [juˌnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d ˈsteɪ̯ts] [jɪ̈-] pn
Förenta staterna
(in the plural) The collection of individual states of the United States of America.

United States Virgin Islands pn
Amerikanska Jungfruöarna
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United States of America /juˌnaɪtəd ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹəkə/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹɨkə/ pn
Amerikas förenta stater Förenta staterna Amerika Staterna
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Upper Sorbian pn
högsorbiska
a Slavic language spoken in part of Saxony

Upper Volta pn
Övre Volta
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Uppsala /ʊpˈsɑlə/ /ˈʊpsɑːlə/ pn
Uppsala Ubsola Upsala
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Ural /ˈjʊəɹəl/ /ˈʊəɹɑːl/ pn
Ural
A river that rises in the Urals and flows through Russia and Kazakhstan

Ural Mountains pn
Uralbergen
a range of mountains in Russia that stretch from the Arctic to the Caspian Sea; traditionally, the border between Europe and Asia

Ural owl Ural owls n
slaguggla
A Eurasian species of owl, Strix uralensis

Uralic /jʊəˈɹælɪk/ adj
uralisk
Pertaining to the Finno-Ugric and Samoyedic peoples, whose urheimat was the Ural Mountains, or to their languages, which constitute a language family, the Uralic languages.

Uranus /juˈɹeɪnəs/ /jʊˈɹeɪnəs/ /ˈjʊɹənəs/ pn
Uranus Uranos
(astronomy) The seventh planet in our solar system, discovered in 1781 by William Herschel.
Uranos Uranus
(Greek mythology) The Greek god who personified the sky and heavens and fathered the Titans. Roman counterpart: Caelus.

Urban Urbans pn
Urban
(uncommon) A en given name

Urdu /ˈɜːˌduː/ /ˈʊəɹduː/ /ˈʊəˌduː/ pn
urdu
Modern Standard Urdu, an Indo-Aryan language with native speakers mainly in Pakistan and North India. It is a standardized and Persianized version of Hindustani.

Urim and Thummim n
urim och tummim
Certain sacred objects (whose precise form and nature is unknown) that were worn on the breastplate of the Jewish high priest, as described in the Bible, and used in divination or casting lots. [from 16th c.]

Urjala pn
Urdiala Urjala
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Ursa Major /ˌɝsə ˈmeɪdʒɚ/ pn
Stora björn Stora björnen
(constellation) A large circumpolar constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a bear. It includes the familiar asterism the Big Dipper and the stars Mizar, Dubhe, and Alkaid.

Ursa Minor /ˌɝsə ˈmaɪnɚ/ pn
Lilla Björn Lilla björnen
(constellation) A circumpolar constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a bear. It includes the familiar asterism of the Little Dipper and, as part of it, the northern pole star Polaris, as well as Kochab.

Uruguay /ˈjʊə.ɹə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈjʊɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈʊɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ pn
Uruguay
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Uruguayan /uɹuˈɡwaɪən/ adj
uruguayansk uruguaysk
Of, from, or pertaining to Uruguay, the Uruguayan people or the Uruguayan language.

Utah /ˈjuːˌtɑː/ /ˈjuːˌtɔː/ pn
Utah
University of Utah.

Utraquist Utraquists n
utrakvist
A follower of Utraquism, a moderate Hussite.

Utsjoki pn
Utsjoki
a municipality, located in Finland's Lapland province.

Utsunomiya pn
Utsunomiya
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Uusimaa pn
Nyland

Uyghur /ˈwiːɡ(ʊ)ə/ /ˈwiːɡɚ/ adj
uigurisk
Of, from, or pertaining to the Uyghur people or the Uyghur language.

Uyghur /ˈwiːɡ(ʊ)ə/ /ˈwiːɡɚ/ Uyghur Uyghurs n
uigur
A member of a Turkic ethnic group living in northwestern China and southeastern Kazakhstan.

Uyghur /ˈwiːɡ(ʊ)ə/ /ˈwiːɡɚ/ pn
uiguriska
The language of the Uyghur people.

Uzbekistan /ʊzˌbɛkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Uzbekistan
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Uzhhorod pn
Uzjhorod
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V sign V signs n
V-tecken
A sign of victory or peace made by raising the index and middle fingers with the palm outwards.

V-neck V-necks n
V-ringning
A V-shaped neckline on a garment such as a pullover, usually at the front of the garment.

VAT /væt/ /ˌviːeɪˈtiː/ n
moms
(taxation) Initialism of value added tax.

VIP /vɪp/ VIPs n
VIP
Initialism of very important person.

Vaasa pn
Vasa
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Vaduz /vəˈduːts/ pn
Vaduz
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Valencia /vəˈlɛnsi.ə/ pn
Valencia
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Several places in the Philippines:

Valencian Community pn
Valencia
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Valentine /ˈvæləntaɪn/ Valentines n
Valentin
male given name

Valhalla /vælˈhælə/ /vɑlˈhɑlə/ pn
Valhall
(Norse mythology) The home of half of all warriors who died gloriously in battle as well as many of the Æsir.

Valkeakoski pn
Valkeakoski
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Valle d'Aosta /ˌvaleɪ dɑːˈɒstə/ pn
Aostadalen
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Valletta /vəˈlɛtə/ pn
Valletta
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Valley of the Kings pn
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Valley of the Queens pn
Drottningarnas dal

Valtimo pn
Valtimo
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Van /væn/ pn
Vansjön
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Vancouver /vænˈkuː.vɚ/ /væŋˈkuː.vɚ/ Vancouvers pn
Vancouver
(attributive) The Vancouver system of reference citation.

Vandal Vandals n
vandal
(historical) A member of an ancient east Germanic tribe famous for sacking Rome.

Vandalic /vænˈdæl.ɪk/ pn
vandaliska
The extinct East Germanic language spoken by the Vandals, probably closely related to the Gothic language.

Vanir pn
van
The principal deities, as a group, of the Norse pantheon that represent chaos, fertility, and cultivation; opponents of the Æsir.

Vantaa pn
Vanda
The fourth largest city in Finland just north of Helsinki, the capital.

Vanuatu /væn.uːˈɑː.tuː/ /vɑ.nuˈɑ.tu/ /ˌvænuːˈaːtuː/ pn
Vanuatu
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Varangian /vəˈɹæn.d͡ʒi.ən/ Varangians n
varjag rus väring
(historical) A member of the ethnically Scandinavian people around the borders of Constantinople in the ninth and tenth centuries.
väring
(historical) A member of the imperial body guard at Constantinople from 955.

Varkaus pn
Varkaus
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Vatican /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən/ adj
vatikansk
Relating to the Vatican City state.

Vatican City /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən ˈsɪt.i/ pn
Vatikanstaten Vatikanen
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Vatican City State pn
Vatikanstaten
The official name of Vatican City.

Vega /ˈveɪɡə/ pn
Vega
(star) The brightest star in the constellation Lyra; Alpha (α) Lyrae. It forms one corner of the Summer Triangle.

Vela pn
Seglet
(constellation) A spring constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble the sails of a ship. Until 1763, it was part of a larger constellation, Argo Navis.

Velcro /ˈvɛlkɹoʊ/ /ˈvɛlkɹəʊ/ pn
kardborreband
A fastener consisting of two strips of fabric, one covered with minute fiber hooks and the other with tiny fiber loops, which stick strongly together but can be pulled apart.

Velvet Revolution Velvet Revolutions n
sammetsrevolutionen
Any non-violent political revolution, especially the events in Czechoslovakia that led to the velvet divorce.

Vendémiaire /vɛnˌdɛmɪˈɛː/ /ˌvɑndəˈmjɛəɹ/ /ˌvɑ̃deɪˈmjɛəɹ/ Vendémiaires pn
vendémiaire vinmånad
(historical) The first month of the French Republican Calendar, starting on the date of the autumnal equinox (September 22, 23 or 24) and ending on October 21, 22 or 23.

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ adj
venetiansk
Of, from, or relating to Venice, Italian city.

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ Venetians n
venetian venetianare venetianska
An inhabitant or a resident of Venice, the city.

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ pn
venetianska
The Romance language spoken mostly in the Veneto region of Italy.

Venetian blind Venetian blinds n
persienn
A blind consisting of overlapping horizontal, flat slats, usually made of metal, vinyl or wood, that can be tilted so as to let in more or less light.

Veneto /ˈvɛnətoʊ/ pn
Veneto Venetien
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Venezuela /ˌvɛn.əˈzweɪ.lə/ /ˌvɛn.ɛzˈweɪ.lə/ /ˌvɛn.ɪˈzweɪ.lə/ pn
Venezuela
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Venezuelan adj
venezuelansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Venezuela or the Venezuelan people.

Venezuelan Venezuelans n
venezuelan
A person from Venezuela or of Venezuelan descent.

Venice /ˈvɛnɪs/ Venices pn
Venedig
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Venice turpentine n
venetiansk terpentin venetianskt terpentin
(now, historical) A thick substance made from tree resin of the European larch (Larix decidua), formerly used as a component in artists' oil painting to create glossy, translucent glazes.

Venn diagram Venn diagrams n
Venndiagram
(set theory) A diagram representing some sets by contours of closed shapes, such as circles or ellipses (and sometimes also the universal set as a rectangle enclosing all of these shapes), and indicating the relationships between the sets: by overlapping the shapes to show that the corresponding sets have a non-empty intersection, and by possibly (but not necessarily) enclosing all of the sets (which are proper subsets of the universal set) within a universal set (represented typically by a rectangle); such that the total number of simply connected regions is 2^n, where n is the number of depicted sets which are proper subsets of the universal set.

Ventôse /vɑnˈtoʊz/ /vɒ̃ˈtəʊz/ Ventôses pn
ventôse vindmånad
(historical) The sixth month of the French Republican Calendar, from February 19, 20 or 21 to March 20 or 21.

Venus /ˈvinəs/ /ˈviːnəs/ [ˈvinɪ̈s] [ˈvɛ.nɐs] Venuses pn
Venus
(astronomy) The second planet in the Solar system, named for the goddess; represented in astronomy and astrology by ♀.
(Roman god) The goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and sexuality; the Roman counterpart of Aphrodite.

Venus comb Venus combs n
nålkörvel
An umbelliferous plant (Scandix pecten-veneris).

Venus flytrap Venus flytraps n
Venus flugfälla venusflugfälla
An insectivorous plant of the savannas of North and South Carolina, Dionaea muscipula; the leaves are hinged and bordered with stiff hairs, and close when an insect alights on them.

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.si.ən/ /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ /vəˈnuʃən/ /vəˈnuʒən/ adj
venusiansk
Of or relating to inhabitants of Venus.

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.si.ən/ /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ /vəˈnuʃən/ /vəˈnuʒən/ Venusians n
venusian
(science fiction) An inhabitant of the planet Venus.

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.si.ən/ /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ /vəˈnuʃən/ /vəˈnuʒən/ pn
venusianska
(science fiction) A hypothetical language spoken on Venus.

Vera /ˈvɪə.ɹə/ pn
Vera
A en given name.

Veracruz Veracruzes pn
Veracruz
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Veronica /vəˈɹɒnɪkə/ pn
Veronika Veronica
A en given name.

Vesilahti pn
Vesilax Vesilahti
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Vesuvius /vəˈsu.vi.əs/ pn
Vesuvius
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Viborg /ˈvi.bɚk/ /ˈviˌbɔɹɡ/ /ˈviː.bək/ /ˈviːˌbɔːɡ/ pn
Viborg
A city in Karelia (now part of Russia, in earlier times part of Finland and Sweden), pop. 79,224 (as of 2002), usually spelled Vyborg.

Victor /ˈvɪk.tə(ɹ)/ pn
Viktor
A en given name.

Victoria /vɪkˈtɔː.ɹi.ə/ Victoriae Victorias pn
Victoria
(Roman goddess) The Roman goddess of victory, the counterpart of the Greek goddess Nike.
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A en given name.
Viktoria
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Victoria Falls pn
Victoriafallen
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Victorian /vɪkˈtɔ.ɹi.ən/ /vɪkˈtɔː.ɹɪ.ən/ adj
viktoriansk
Of or relating to the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, or that period.
(architecture) Of the style of architecture or furnishings of that period.
Of or relating to the culture or social conditions of that period.
(figuratively) Of or displaying the (supposed) ideals or standards of morality of that period; conservative; also, old-fashioned, out-of-date.
victoriansk viktoriansk
Of, or native or relating to, the state of Victoria in Australia.

Victorian /vɪkˈtɔ.ɹi.ən/ /vɪkˈtɔː.ɹɪ.ən/ Victorians n
viktorian
A person born in or living in the Victorian period, or exhibiting characteristics of that period.
A person from the state of Victoria in Australia.

Victory Day Victory Days n
Segerdagen
Any of various public holidays in various countries to commemorate victories in important battles or wars in the countries' history.

Vienna /vaɪˈi.nə/ /vaɪˈæ.nə/ /vaɪˈɛ.nə/ /viˈɛ.nə/ /ˈvaɪ.ə.nə/ pn
Wien
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A en given name.

Vienna sausage Vienna sausages n
frankfurterkorv

Viennese /ˌviː.əˈniːz/ more Viennese most Viennese adj
wiensk
Of or relating to Vienna (the capital of Austria).

Viennese /ˌviː.əˈniːz/ Viennese n
wienare wienska
An inhabitant or resident of Vienna.

Vientiane /viˌɛntiˈɑːn/ /ˌvjɛnˈtjɑːn/ pn
Vientiane
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Vietnam /(ˈ)vitˈnæm/ /(ˈ)vitˈnɑm/ /(ˈ)viːətˈnæm/ /(ˈ)viːətˈnɑːm/ /(ˈ)vjɛtˈnæm/ /(ˈ)vjɛtˈnɑm/ /(ˈ)vjɛtˈnɑːm/ /ˌvi.ətˈnæm/ /ˌvi.ətˈnɑm/ /ˌvjɛʔˈnɑːm/ pn
Vietnam
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Vietnam War pn
Vietnamkriget
(historical) The war that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia between 1955 and 1975 between South Vietnam (backed by the United States and SEATO) and North Vietnam aiding the South Vietnamese communist guerrilla army known as the Vietcong (supported by the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union) for the struggle for total Communist control of Vietnam as one state.

Vietnamese /viˌɛt.nəˈmiːz/ /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ adj
vietnamesisk vietnamesiska
Of or pertaining to Vietnam.

Vietnamese /viˌɛt.nəˈmiːz/ /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ Vietnamese n
vietnamesiska vietnames
(countable, chiefly, in the plural) A person/people from Vietnam or of Vietnamese descent.
(uncountable) Vietnamese cuisine; traditional Vietnamese food.

Vietnamese /viˌɛt.nəˈmiːz/ /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ pn
vietnamesiska vietnamesisk
The Austroasiatic language spoken predominantly in Vietnam.

Viking /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ Vikings n
viking
(historical) Scandinavian/Northern European seafarers, most familiarly raiders and pirates during the Viking age.

Viking Age pn
vikingatid
(historical) In European history, especially Scandinavian history, the period spanning the late 8th to 11th centuries, when the Scandinavian Norsemen explored Europe for trade and conquest.

Vilnius /ˈvɪlni.əs/ /ˈvɪlnjəs/ pn
Vilnius
(metonymy) The Lithuanian government.

Vimpeli pn
Vindala
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Vincent /ˈvɪnsənt/ Vincents pn
Vincent
(countable) A en given name.

Viola /vaɪˈəʊlə/ /viˈəʊlə/ /ˈvaɪələ/ pn
Viola
A en given name

Violet pn
Viola
A en given name.

Virgil /ˈvɜːdʒɪl/ /ˈvɝdʒɪl/ pn
Vergilius
Pūblius Vergilius Marō (70–19 BCE), Roman epic writer from the Augustan period, best known for writing the Aeneid.

Virgilian more Virgilian most Virgilian adj
vergiliansk
Of or pertaining to Virgil (Roman writer)

Virgin Islands pn
Jungfruöarna
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Virgin Mary Virgin Marys Virgins Mary pn
Jungfru Maria
(Christianity) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus.

Virginia stock Virginia stocks n
strandlövkoja
A fragrant flower related to the stock, native to Greece and Albania, but widely grown in gardens elsewhere, Malcolmia maritima.

Virgo /ˈvɜː.ɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝ.ɡoʊ/ Virgos n
jungfru
Someone with a Virgo star sign

Virgo /ˈvɜː.ɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝ.ɡoʊ/ pn
Jungfrun
(zodiac constellations) : A constellation in the zodiac, imagined in the shape of a maiden, that contains the bright binary star Spica.
(astrology) : The zodiac sign for the virgin, ruled by Mercury, that covers August 23 – September 23 (tropical astrology) or September 16 – October 15 (sidereal astrology).

Virolahti pn
Vederlax
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Virrat pn
Virdois
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Visby pn
Visby
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Vishnu /ˈvɪʃnu/ pn
Vishnu
(Hinduism) One of the Trimurti (trinity) in Hindu mythology, and the most popularly venerated god in Hinduism. Vishnu is commonly depicted as being blue in colour and having four arms: with each hand holding either a lotus, a mace, a conch shell or chakram weapon. Vishnu is the Supreme being or Ultimate Reality for Vaishnavas and a manifestation of Brahman in the Advaita or Smarta traditions of Hinduism.

Visigoth /ˈvɪzɪɡɒθ/ Visigoths n
visigot västgot
Any member of an ancient East Germanic tribe, one branch of the Goths (the Ostrogoths being the other), which participated in several wars with Rome and established a kingdom with Toulouse for its capital.

Visigothic adj
västgotisk
of or pertaining to the Visigoths

Vitruvian scroll Vitruvian scrolls n
löpande hund
A scroll pattern used in borders and architectural mouldings, resembling waves in water or a series of parchment scrolls viewed on end.

Vivian /ˈvɪvi.ən/ pn
Vivianne
A en given name.
A en given name.

Vladikavkaz pn
Vladikavkaz
a city, capital city of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia.

Vlax Romani pn
valakisk romani
A dialect of Romani spoken in Bosnia, Herzegovina, Romania, Albania and Hungary.

Volapük /volaˈpyk/ /ˈvɒləˌpʊk/ pn
volapük volapyk
An artificial language (constructed language) created in 1879 by Johann Martin Schleyer.

Volga /ˈvoʊlɡə/ /ˈvɑːlɡə/ /ˈvɒlɡə/ pn
Volga
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Volkswagen /ˈvoʊksˌwæɡn̩/ Volkswagens n
folkvagn
A car manufactured by Volkswagen.

Vorarlberg /ˈfɔːɹˌɑː(ɹ)lbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Vorarlberg
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Vormsi pn
Ormsö
Fourth largest island in Estonia, located between Hiiumaa and the continent.

Vote Votes n
vot
A person from Votia or of Votic descent.

Votic pn
votiska
A nearly extinct Finno-Ugric language spoken in Ingria.

Vulcan salute /ˌvʌlkən səˈl(j)uːt/ /ˌvʌlkən səˈlut/ Vulcan salutes n
Vulcanhälsning
A gesture of greeting among Star Trek fans, consisting of a raised hand with the palm forward and the thumb extended, and the fingers parted between the middle finger and ring finger.

Vulgar Latin pn
vulgärlatin
(linguistics, historical) The Latin language as spoken by the Roman people, as opposed to Classical Latin as written in formal literature. Developed into Proto-Romance and descendant languages in the Early Middle Ages.

Vulgate /ˈvʌlɡeɪt/ /ˈvʌlɡɪt/ pn
Vulgata
The Latin translation of the Bible (from Hebrew and Greek) made by Saint Jerome.

Vulpecula /vʌlˈpɛkjələ/ pn
Räven
(constellation) A faint autumn constellation in the northern sky.

Vuoksi River pn
Vuoksen
A river running in Finland and Russia.

Vyborg /ˈvi.bɚk/ /ˈviˌbɔɹɡ/ /ˈviː.bək/ /ˈviːˌbɔːɡ/ pn
Viborg
TemplateParserError:LuaError. In earlier times was part of Finland and Sweden, pop. 79,224 (as of 2002).

Váh pn
Waag
Váh, a river in Slovakia

Vänern pn
Vänern
Sweden's largest lake, located in southwestern Sweden

Västerbotten pn
Västerbotten
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Västerås /ˌvɛstərˈoʊs/ /ˌvɛstərˈɔːs/ pn
Västerås
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Vé pn
Ve
In Norse mythology, one of two brothers of Odin.

W /ˈdʌb(əl)juː/ /ˈdʌb/ /ˈdʌbjə/ /ˈdʌbə(l)ju/ Ws n
O
V
(sports) (statistic).

W-boson W-bosons n
W-boson
(particle) a fundamental particle, a gauge boson, that, together with the Z-boson, mediates the weak nuclear force; it has a charge of ± 1

WC /ˌdʌbəlju ˈsiː/ WCs n
wc
(UK) Initialism of water closet: a lavatory; a toilet.

WHO /ˈdʌbəljuː ˈeɪt͡ʃ ˈəʊ/ pn
WHO
Initialism of World Health Organization.

WRT preposition
m.a.p.
Initialism of with respect to.

WTF phraseologicalUnit
vad fan
(rare) Where the fuck, why the fuck, when the fuck, or who the fuck.

WWII pn
2VK
Abbreviation for WWII

Wadden Sea pn
Vadehavet
A shallow and narrow sea peripheral to the North Sea, situated between the Frisian Islands and the mainland coasts of Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands.

Wagnerian more Wagnerian most Wagnerian adj
wagneriansk
Of, or characteristic of Richard Wagner, or his music; (by extension) of epic dimensions.

Waldemar pn
Valdemar
(rare) A en given name.

Wales /weɪlz/ [weɪɫz] Waleses pn
Wales
One of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom, formerly a principality

Wallachia /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ə/ pn
Valakiet
A former principality in Eastern Europe, now part of South Romania.

Wallachian /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ən/ Wallachians n
valack
A person from Wallachia or of Wallachian descent.

Wallis and Futuna /ˈwɒlɪs ən(d) fuːˈtuːnə/ pn
Wallis och Futuna
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Wallonia /wəˈləʊnɪə/ pn
Vallonien
Federal Region of southern Belgium where French and German are the official languages, and where Lorrain, Luxembourgish, Picard, Franconian and Walloon languages are also spoken.

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ Walloons n
vallon
An inhabitant of Wallonia, of Belgian nationality, nowadays generally French-speaking, but also possibly German-speaking.
An inhabitant of the region of southern Belgium and northern France (around Givet), usually of Belgian nationality.

Walpurgis night Walpurgis nights n
valborgsmässoafton
Walpurgisnacht ("Walpurga's night"), a feast of witchcraft in German folklore, observed on 30 April.

Walter /ˈwɑltɚ/ /ˈwɔltɚ/ /ˈwɔːltə/ pn
Valter
A en given name.

Wanda /ˈwɑndə/ /ˈwɒndə/ /ˈwɔndə/ pn
Vanda
A en given name.

Wanderwort /ˈvɑndɚˌvɔɹt/ /ˈvɑndɚˌvɚtɚ/ /ˈvɒndəˌvɔːt/ /ˈvɒndəˌvətə/ /ˈwɑndɚˌwɔɹt/ /ˈwɑndɚˌwɚtɚ/ /ˈwɒndəˌwɔːt/ /ˈwɒndəˌwətə/ [-ɾɚ] Wanderworte Wanderworts Wanderwörter n
vandringsord
(linguistics) A loanword that has spread to many different languages, often through trade or the adoption of foreign cultural practices.

War on Terrorism pn
Kriget mot Terrorismen
(US) An ongoing campaign by the United States (and some of its allies) the stated aim of which is to counter international terrorism, but especially to counter al-Qaeda and other militant Muslim groups.
The common term for the military, political, legal and ideological conflict against Islamic terrorism, and specifically used in reference to operations by the United States, in response to the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Waray-Waray pn
waray-waray
(linguistics) A central Philippine Visayan language from the islands of Samar, Biliran, and northeast Leyte.

Warner /ˈwɔː(ɹ)nə(ɹ)/ Warners pn
Verner
A surname originating as a patronymic derived from a medieval given name, from Germanic war, warin "cautious; heedful; wary; watchful" + her, heri "army", modern German Werner.

Warsaw /ˈwɔɹsɔ/ /ˈwɔːsɔː/ Warsaws pn
Warszawa
(metonym) The Polish government.
A habitational surname.

Warsaw Uprising pn
Warszawaupproret
(historical) a major World War II operation, in the summer of 1944, by the Polish underground resistance, led by the Home Army, to liberate Warsaw from German occupation.

Washington /wɔɹʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɑʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɔʃɪŋtən/ Washingtons pn
Washington
George Washington, the first president of the United States, and commanding general during its war of independence.
(figuratively, metonymy) The federal government or administrative authority of the United States. From the capital city of Washington, D.C.
A placename:
(US) A en given name, popular during the first century of American independence, given in honor of George Washington.

Washington, D.C. /ˈwɑʃɪŋtən ˈdiː ˌsiː/ pn
Washington Washington, D.C.
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Way of the Cross n
korsväg
A series of pictures or statues depicting the Stations of the Cross, as laid out around a church, along a road etc.

Wednesday /ˈwenzdæe/ /ˈwɛ(ʔə)nzde/ /ˈwɛdnz-/ /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/ /ˈwɛnzdi/ Wednesdays n
onsdag
The fourth day of the week in many religious traditions, and the third day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; it follows Tuesday and precedes Thursday.

Weimar Republic /ˈvaɪmɑː(ɹ) ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Weimarrepubliken
(history) The democratic regime of Germany from 1919 to the assumption of power by Adolf Hitler in 1933.

Wellington /ˈwel.əŋ.tən/ /ˈwɛl.ɪŋ.tən/ [ˈwɛlɪŋtən] Wellingtons n
Wellington
(card games) In the game of nap, a bid that results in the bidder winning quadruple, or losing double, the amount staked.

Wellington boots n
gummistövel
(British) Waterproof rubber boots, intended to be worn in wet or muddy conditions. Short forms: wellies (singular welly or wellie)

Welsh /wɛlʃ/ adj
walesisk kymrisk
Of or pertaining to the Celtic language of Wales. [from 16thc.]

Welsh /wɛlʃ/ Welsh n
kymriska walesiska välska
(uncountable) The Welsh language. [from 10th c.]

Welshman /ˈwɛlʃmən/ Welshmen n
walesare kymrer
A man who is a native or inhabitant of Wales.

Welshwoman Welshwomen n
kymriska walesiska
A woman who is a native or inhabitant of Wales.

Wendy house Wendy houses n
lekstuga
A toy house in which children can play.

West Wests pn
Occidenten Väst Västvärlden
The western world; i.e. Western Europe and the Americas.

West Africa pn
Västafrika
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West African adj
västafrikansk
Of, from, or pertaining to West Africa, its people, or its culture.

West Asia pn
Västasien
The westernmost region of Asia, which includes Anatolia, the Arabian Peninsula, Iran, the Levant, Mesopotamia, the Sinai Peninsula, and Transcaucasia.

West Asian adj
västasiatisk
Of, from, or pertaining to West Asia.

West Bank pn
Västbanken
A Palestinian territory on the west bank of the Jordan river, claimed by both Israel and the State of Palestine.

West Berlin pn
Västberlin
(historical, 1949–1990) The American, British and French sectors of Berlin between 1949 and 1990.

West Coast pn
västkusten
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West Flemish pn
västflamländska
A group of Flemish dialects of the Dutch language in the western part of the historic countship of Flanders (now in Belgium and France)

West Frisian pn
västfrisiska
A language spoken mostly in the province of Friesland, in the north of the Netherlands; one of the Frisian languages (or language varieties).

West German adj
västtysk
Of, from, or pertaining to West Germany.

West German West Germans n
västtysk
Person who comes from or lives in West Germany.

West Germany pn
Västtyskland
(since 1990) The former areas of the Republic during that time, distinguished from the former East German areas.

West Indian adj
västindisk
Pertaining to the West Indies.

West Indian West Indians n
västindier
a person from the West Indies

West Indies pn
Västindien
The islands of the Caribbean sea.

West Virginia /ˈwɛst vɚˈdʒɪn.jə/ pn
Västvirginia
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Western Bonelli's warbler Western Bonelli's warblers n
bergsångare
Phylloscopus bonelli, a species in the Phylloscopus genus of warblers.

Western Europe pn
Västeuropa
A sociopolitical region in the west of Europe.

Western Sahara pn
Västsahara
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Western Samoa /ˈwestən səˈmoʊə/ /ˈwɛstɚn səˈmoʊə/ pn
Västra Samoa
(historical) The former name of Samoa, from 1914 to 1997.

Western Wall pn
Västra muren Klagomuren
(Judaism) An ancient wall on the western side of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, remnant of the Jewish Second Temple. It is the holiest site in Judaism.

Westernism n
zapadnitjestvo
(historical) An 19th-century intellectual ideology which saw Russia's development as dependent upon the adoption of Western European technology and liberal government.

Westernizer Westernizers n
zapadnik
(historical) A member of a group of 19th-century intellectuals who believed that Russia's development depended upon the adoption of Western European technology and liberal government.

Westman Islands pn
Västmannaöarna
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Westminster Abbey pn
Westminster Abbey
A large Gothic church, on the scale of a cathedral, next to the Houses of Parliament in London; the traditional place of coronation and burial of English monarchs.

Westminster Cathedral pn
Westminster Cathedral
the principal Roman Catholic church in England

Westrobothnian more Westrobothnian most Westrobothnian adj
västerbottnisk
Of or relating to Westrobothnia.

White House pn
Vita huset
(US) The official home and workplace of the President of the United States of America.

White Sea pn
Vita havet
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White's thrush White's thrushes n
guldtrast
Zoothera aurea or Zoothera dauma aurea: a thrush found mainly in eastern Asia and Siberia and rare vagrant to western Europe.

Whitsunday /wɪtˈsʌndeɪ/ /wɪtˈsʌndi/ /ʍ-/ /ˈʍɪtsəndeɪ/ /ˈʍɪtsəndɪ/ Whitsundays n
pingst pingstdagen
The Sunday of the feast of Pentecost, seven weeks after Easter

Wi-Fi /ˈwaɪ.faɪ/ Wi-Fis n
Wi-Fi
(networking, uncountable) Any of several standards for short-range wireless data transmission (IEEE 802.11).

Wicca /ˈwɪkə/ pn
wicca
A neopagan religion that was first popularized by books written in 1949, 1954, and 1959 by Englishman Gerald Gardner, involving the worship of a horned male god and a moon goddess, the observance of eight Sabbats, and the performance of various rituals.

Wiccan /ˈwɪkən/ adj
wiccansk
Of or pertaining to the neo-pagan religion of Wicca.

Wiccan /ˈwɪkən/ Wiccans n
wiccan
A follower of Wicca.

Wiener schnitzel Wiener schnitzels n
wienerschnitzel
A veal cutlet dipped into flour, egg and breadcrumbs, then fried.

Wikipedia /ˌwɪkiˈpiːdi.ə/ /ˌwɪkəˈpiːdi.ə/ /ˌwɪkɪˈpiːdɪə/ Wikipedias pn
Wikipedia
A free-content, multilingual, online encyclopedia and wiki run by the Wikimedia Foundation.

Wikipedian /wɪ.kɪˈpiː.dɪ.ən/ adj
wikipedia- wikipedisk
Of or relating to Wikipedia.

Wikipedian /wɪ.kɪˈpiː.dɪ.ən/ Wikipedians n
wikipedian
(WMF) A person who contributes to Wikipedia, especially a regular contributor versed in the ways of the website.

Wiktionarian Wiktionarians n
wiktionarian
(Wikimedia jargon) A person who contributes to Wiktionary, especially a regular contributor versed in the ways of the site.

Wiktionary /ˈwɪkt͡ʃəˌnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈʋɪk.ʃə.nɛ.ri/ /ˈʋɪkʃ.nə.ri/ [ˈwikʃ.nə.ɾi] Wiktionaries pn
Wiktionary
A particular version of this dictionary project, written in a certain language, such as the English-language Wiktionary (often known simply as the English Wiktionary).

Wild Hunt Wild Hunts n
Odens jakt
A ghostly hunt that rides across the sky, common to English, German and Scandinavian folklore.

Wild West pn
vilda västern
(historical) The western United States during the 19th-century era of settlement, commonly believed to be lawless and unruly.
vilda västern vildavästern-
(by extension) A place or situation in which disorderly behavior prevails, especially due to a lack of regulatory oversight or an inadequate legal system.

Wilhelmina /ˌwɪl.(h)ɛl.ˈmiːn.ə/ /ˌwɪl.ə.ˈmiːn.ə/ pn
Vilhelmina
A en given name.

Will /wɪl/ pn
Ville
A en given name, a shortening of William; also used as a formal given name.

William /ˈwɪl.i.əm/ /ˈwɪl.jəm/ Williams pn
Vilhelm
A en given name popular since the Norman Conquest.

Williams /ˈwɪli.əmz/ /ˈwɪljəmz/ Williamses pn
Vilhelmson Vilhelmsson
An Irish surname originating as a patronymic, an adopted anglicization of Mac Uilliam (McWilliam)

Wilson's phalarope Wilson's phalaropes n
wilsonsimsnäppa
Phalaropus tricolor, a small wading bird.

Windhoek /ˈvɪndhʊk/ /ˈwɪndhʊk/ pn
Windhoek
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Winnie the Pooh Winnie the Poohs pn
Nalle Puh
A talking bear from an English children's book series carrying the same name, noted for his sweet, simple nature, and his love of honey.

Winter War pn
vinterkriget
A war between Finland and the Soviet Union in 1939-40, as a result of which Finland lost 11% of its territory and the Soviet Union was expelled from the League of Nations.

Wolfgang /ˈvɔlf.ɡɑŋ/ /ˈwʊlf.ɡæŋ/ pn
Wolfgang
A German en given name.

Women pn
Kvinnor
The fourth sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Worcestershire sauce /ˈwɝʃtəʃɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwɝʃtəʃɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊstə(ɹ)ʃə(ɹ) ˈsɔːs/ Worcestershire sauces n
Worcestershiresås
An English condiment made with vinegar, onions, garlic, etc.; a thin piquant sauce used as a table sauce, to flavour casseroles etc. and as an ingredient in Bloody Marys.

Word of God pn
Guds Ord
A sacred teaching, writing or book viewed as being the work of God.

World Exposition World Expositions n
världsutställning
Any of various large international expositions held since the mid 19th century, often called "Expo".

World Trade Organization pn
Världshandelsorganisationen
An international organization designed by its founders to supervise and liberalize international trade.

World War I pn
första världskriget
(history) The war from 1914 to 1918 between the Entente Powers of the British Empire, Russian Empire, France, Italy, the United States and other allied nations, against the Central Powers represented by the German Empire, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.

World War II /wɜː(ɹ)ld wɔː(ɹ) tuː/ [wɜːɫd wɔː tuː] [wɝɫd wɔɚ̯ tu] pn
andra världskriget
(history) The war from 1939 to 1945 of the Allied forces, including the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, the United States, France, and China, against the Axis Powers, including Germany, Italy, and Japan.

World War III pn
tredje världskriget
A hypothetical world war following World War II.

World Wide Web /ˈwɜːld ˌwaɪd ˈwɛb/ /ˈwɝld ˌwaɪd ˈwɛb/ pn
webb
(Internet) Usually preceded by the: collectively, all of the hypertext documents (web pages) on the Internet stored in different computers around the world that hyperlink to each other and to other kinds of media, and are typically retrieved by the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS).

Wrocław /ˈvɹɒtslɑːf/ /ˈvɹɒtslɑːv/ /ˈvɹɒtswɑːf/ /ˈvɹɔts.lɑf/ /ˈvɹɔts.lɑv/ /ˈvɹɔts.wɑf/ pn
Wrocław Breslau
A city, located in Silesia in what is now southwestern Poland. (At different points in history, the city has been part of Bohemia, Prussia, Germany, and Poland.)

Wunderkammer /ˈvʊndəˌkamə/ /ˈvʊndɚˌkɑmɚ/ Wunderkammern Wunderkammers n
kuriosakabinett
(historical) A cabinet of scientific curiosities, especially during the late Renaissance.

Wymysorys pn
vilamoviska wymysöriska
A West Germanic language spoken in the Polish town of Wilamowice.

X /ks/ /kʃ/ /z/ /ɛks/ /ɡz/ /ɡʒ/ /ʃ/ adj
barnförbjuden
(British, _, film certificate, dated) Suitable only for those aged 16 or (later) 18 years and over.

X /ks/ /kʃ/ /z/ /ɛks/ /ɡz/ /ɡʒ/ /ʃ/ numeral
X
An unknown quantity or unknown value.

X chromosome X chromosomes n
X-kromosom
(genetics) A mammalian sex chromosome. Cells of females have a pair of X chromosomes while cells of males have an X and a Y.

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ X-rays n
röntgenstråle
Short wavelength electromagnetic radiation usually produced by bombarding a metal target in a vacuum. Used to create images of the internal structure of objects; this is possible because X-rays pass through most objects and can expose photographic film.
röntgenbild
A radiograph: a photograph made with X-rays.
röntgenapparat
An X-ray machine.

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ v
röntga
(transitive, informal) To take a radiograph of; to obtain an image of using X-ray radiation, especially for the purpose of medical diagnostic evaluation.

X-ray crystallography n
röntgenkristallografi
(analytical chemistry) A technique in which the patterns formed by the diffraction of X-rays on passing through a crystalline substance yield information on the lattice structure of the crystal, and the molecular structure of the substance.

X-ray radiation n
röntgenstrålning
electromagnetic radiation consisting of X-rays, radiation in the X-ray spectrum, of shorter wavelength and higher frequency than ultraviolet and longer wavelength and lower frequency than gamma rays

XML pn
XML
(computer languages, file format) Initialism of Extensible Markup Language (a flexible text format for creating structured computer documents in machine-readable form.)

Xanthi pn
Xánthi
A city in Thrace, northeastern Greece.

Xanthippe /zænˈθɪpi/ Xanthippes n
xantippa
(literary, derogatory, dated) An ill-tempered woman.

Xavier /hɑviˈɛɹ/ /ɪɡˈzeɪ.vi.ɚ/ /ɪɡˈzeɪ.vjɚ/ /ɪɡˈzeɪ.vɪə/ /ˈhɑvi.ɛɹ/ /ˈzeɪ.vi.ɚ/ /ˈzeɪ.vjɚ/ /ˈzeɪ.vɪə/ /ˈzæv.ɪə/ pn
Xavier
Any of various notable people with this name as given name or surname, especially Saint Francis Xavier, a Spanish Catholic saint and missionary (1506–1552).

Xenophon pn
Xenofon
Athenian historian and philosopher born 427 B.C.E. and author of the Anabasis and Memorabilia. He was a pupil of Socrates and became a general during the Persian wars.

Xhosa /ˈkoʊ.sə/ /ˈkɔ.sə/ /ˈkɔː.sə/ /ˈkəʊ.sə/ Xhosa Xhosas n
xhosa
(uncountable) The language of these people, a Bantu language related to Zulu.

Xinjiang /ˈʃin-/ /ˈʃɪnˈd͡ʒjɑŋ/ pn
Sinkiang Xinjiang
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Y chromosome Y chromosomes n
Y-kromosom
(genetics) A mammalian sex chromosome, occurring only in male cells. Cells of females have a pair of X chromosomes while cells of males have an X and a Y.

YOLO /ˈjoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈjəʊ.ləʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
man lever bara en gång
(slang) Initialism of you only live once, i.e. expressing the view that one should make the most of the present moment.

Yahoo! pn
Yahoo!
(internet, trademark) A web portal and search engine located at yahoo.com.

Yahweh /ˈjɑː(h)weɪ/ pn
Jahve
(history of religion) The name of the God of Israel worshipped by the Jahwist prophets in the kingdoms of Israel and Judah in antiquity.

Yakut /jəˈkuːt/ /jəˈkʊt/ pn
jakutiska
The language of these people.

Yakutsk pn
Jakutsk
The capital city of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia

Yalta /ˈjɑːl.tə/ pn
Jalta
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Yamagata Yamagatas pn
Yamagata
A surname from Japanese.

Yangtze /ˈjæŋtsi/ /ˈjæŋzi/ /ˈjɑŋtsə/ /ˈjɑŋzi/ pn
Changjiang Yangtze
The chief river of central China and the third longest river in the world, flowing 6300 km from the Tanggula Mountains in Qinghai, passing Chongqing, Wuhan, and Nanjing, and emptying into the East China Sea beside Shanghai.

Yank /jæŋk/ Yanks n
jänkare
(US) A Yankee, a Northerner: someone from the Northern United States, especially from New England.

Yankee /ˈjæŋ.ki/ Yankees n
yankee jänkare
(chiefly, Southern US) A native or inhabitant of the Northern United States.
(chiefly southern, _, Louisiana) An Anglo, as opposed to someone with French ancestry; a native or inhabitant of the rest of the United States.

Yap pn
Yap
An island in the Caroline Islands of western Micronesia.

Yaren pn
Yaren
The largest town of Nauru, which houses the government offices, but is not a capital city, since Nauru does not have an official capital.

Yaroslavl pn
Jaroslavl
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Yazidi Yazidis n
yazidier
member of a Kurdish-speaking people of northern Iraq, Armenia and Caucasus, whose religion is Yazidism

Yekaterinburg /jɛkətərɪnˈbɜːrɡ/ pn
Jekaterinburg
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Yellow Sea pn
Gula havet
An arm of the Pacific Ocean between mainland China and the Korean peninsula.

Yemen /ˈjɛ.mən/ /ˈjɪ.mən/ pn
Jemen Yemen
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Yemen Arab Republic pn
Arabiska republiken Jemen
A former country in the northern part of what is now Yemen.

Yemeni adj
jemenitisk
of, from, or pertaining to Yemen, or the Yemeni people

Yemeni Yemenis n
jemenit jemenitiska
a person from Yemen or of Yemeni descent

Yenisei /ˌjɛnəˈseɪ/ pn
Jenisej
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Yerevan /jɛɾɛˈvɑn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvæːn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvɑːn/ pn
Jerevan
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Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ more Yiddish most Yiddish adj
jiddisch- jiddisk
Of or pertaining to the Yiddish language.

Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ pn
jiddisch Jiddisch
A West Germanic, or more specifically High German, language that developed from Middle High German dialects, with an admixture of vocabulary from multiple source languages including Hebrew-Aramaic, Romance, Slavic, English, etc., and mostly written in Hebrew characters which is used mainly among Ashkenazic Jews from central and eastern Europe.

Ylitornio pn
Övertorneå
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Ylöjärvi pn
Ylöjärvi
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Yom Kippur /ˌjoʊm kɪˈpʊɹ/ /ˌjoʊm ˈkɪpɚ/ /ˌjoʊm-/ /ˌjɑm kɪˈpʊɹ/ /ˌjɑm ˈkɪpɚ/ /ˌjɒm kɪˈpʊə/ /ˌjɒm ˈkɪpə/ /ˌjɔm kɪˈpʊɹ/ /ˌjɔm ˈkɪpɚ/ /ˌjəʊm kɪˈpʊə/ /ˌjəʊm ˈkɪpə/ pn
jom kippur
(Judaism) A particular Jewish holiday, the day of atonement, falling on the tenth day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei.

York /jɔɹk/ /jɔːk/ pn
yorkbo
A habitational surname from Old English from the city or the county; See also Yorke.

Yoruba /ˈjɒɹʊbə/ /ˈjɔːɹəbə/ pn
yoruba
A sub-Saharan language. It belongs to the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo language family, and has nearly 40 million speakers in Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Sierra Leone, as well as communities in Brazil and Cuba.

YouTube /ˈjutub/ /ˈjuːtjuːb/ /ˈjuːtʃuːb/ /ˈjʉːtʃʉːb/ pn
Youtube
A video-sharing website.

YouTuber /ˈjuːˌtjuːbə(ɹ)/ /ˈjuːˌtuːbə(ɹ)/ YouTubers n
youtubare youtuber
(internet) A video creator on YouTube.

Young's modulus Young's moduli n
elasticitetsmodul
(physics) The coefficient of elasticity of a solid; the rate of change of stress with strain.

Your Highness Your Highnesses pronoun
Ers Höghet
(formal) A title of respect used to address a prince or princess.

Your Honour pronoun
Ers Nåd
(Commonwealth) A title used to address a judge or magistrate.

Your Majesty Your Majesties pn
Ers Majestät Eders Majestät
(formal) A term of address used in direct address to a monarch of higher rank than a prince, such as a king, queen, emperor, or empress.

Ytterby /ˈɪtɚbi/ pn
Ytterby
A village on the island of Resarö in Sweden

Yucatec pn
yukatekiska
The Mayan language of this people.

Yucatec Maya pn
yukatekiska
Mayan language spoken in the Yucatán Peninsula, northern Belize and parts of Guatemala.

Yucatán pn
Yucatánhalvön
A peninsula in North America incorporating the Mexican states of Yucatán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo as well as Belize and northeastern Guatemala.

Yue /juːˈeɪ/ /ˈjuːeɪ/ pn
kantonesiska yue
The modern Sinitic language which includes Cantonese (Canton) dialect.

Yugoslavia /juːɡəˈslɑːvi.ə/ pn
Jugoslavien
(historical) A former country on the Balkan Peninsula, made up of the now-independent nations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia; it disintegrated in the 1990s.

Yugoslavian adj
jugoslavisk
(historical) Of or relating to Yugoslavia.

Yugoslavian Yugoslavians n
jugoslav
(historical) A native of Yugoslavia.

Yule /juːl/ Yules pn
jul
Christmastide, the Christmas season, the Twelve Days of Christmas (between December 25th and January 5th).

Yule log Yule logs n
julstubbe
A large log traditionally burned on Christmas Eve.
A log-shaped Christmas sponge cake, covered in chocolate, traditionally from French-speaking countries.

Yunnan /juː(n)ˈnɑːn/ /jʊ(n)ˈnɑːn/ pn
Yunnan
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Yvonne /iːˈvɒn/ /ɪˈvɒn/ pn
Yvonne
A en given name borrowed from France, in regular use since the twentieth century.

Z-boson Z-bosons n
Z-boson
(particle) a fundamental particle, a gauge boson, that, together with the W-boson, mediates the weak nuclear force; it has a charge of 0

Zachary /ˈzækəɹi/ pn
Sakarias Zakarias
A en given name, English vernacular form of Zacharias, Zachariah and Zechariah.

Zagreb /ˈzɑːɡɹɛb/ pn
Zagreb
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Zaire /zaɪˈɪə/ /zɑːˈɪəɹ/ /ˈzɑːɪɹ/ pn
Zaire
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Zambia /ˈzæmbiə/ pn
Zambia
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Zambian adj
zambisk
Of or pertaining to Zambia or its people or language.

Zaporizhia /ˌzæpəˈɹiːʒə/ /ˌzɑːpəˈɹiːʒi.ə/ /ˌzɑːpəˈɹiːʒə/ pn
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Zazaki pn
zazaiska
The language spoken by the Zaza people of eastern Turkey.

Zealand pn
Själland
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Zealandic pn
själländska
The dialect of Danish spoken in Zealand, island in the North Sea.

Zechariah /ˌzɛkəˈɹaɪə/ pn
Sakarja Sakarias
(biblical character) A king of Israel mentioned in the second book of Kings.
(biblical character) A Hebrew prophet traditionally considered the author of the Book of Zechariah, the eleventh of the Twelve Minor Prophets.

Zeeland pn
Zeeland
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Zeelandic pn
zeeländska
A regional language similar to Dutch, spoken in the Dutch province of Zeeland and on the South Holland island of Goeree-Overflakkee.

Zemfira [zɛɱˈfiɹə] [zɪɱˈfiɹə] pn
Zemfira
A transliteration of the Russian female given name Земфи́ра (Zemfíra).

Zen Buddhism n
zenbuddhism zenbuddism
(Buddhism) The Zen denomination of Buddhism.

Zephaniah /zɛfəˈnaɪə/ pn
Sefanja
(biblical) A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.

Zephyr pn
Zefyros
(Greek god) The god of the West Wind.

Zeppelin /ˈzɛ.pə.lɪn/ Zeppelins n
zeppelinare
(aviation) A type of large dirigible rigid airship of the early 20th century, built by the German Luftschiffbau Zeppelin and designed to carry passengers or bombs.

Zeus /z(j)u(ː)s/ /zus/ /zɪu̯s/ Zeuses pn
Zeus
(Greek god) Supreme ruler of all Greek gods, husband to Hera.

Zhuang /d͡ʒwɑŋ/ Zhuang Zhuangs n
zhuang
A member of an ethnic group living mostly in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China.

Zhuang /d͡ʒwɑŋ/ pn
zhuang
The language of these people, belonging to the Tai language group.

Zika virus n
zikavirus
A particular flavivirus, causing mild illness and linked with birth defects in humans.

Zimbabwe /zɪmˈbɑːbweɪ/ pn
Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwean more Zimbabwean most Zimbabwean adj
zimbabwisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Zimbabwe or the Zimbabwean people.

Zimbabwean Zimbabweans n
zimbabwier zimbabwiska
A person from Zimbabwe or of Zimbabwean descent.

Zion /ˈzaɪ.ən/ /ˈzaɪˌɒn/ pn
Sion
A landmark hill (or "mount") on which ancient Jerusalem was partly built, a centerpiece to Biblical accounts of old days and future eschatological events.

Zionism Zionisms n
sionism
(politics) Jewish nationalism, the movement which supported first the re-establishment of a Jewish homeland and now supports the continuation of a Jewish state in Israel.

Zionist more Zionist most Zionist adj
sionistisk
Of or relating to a Zionist or Zionists.

Zionist Zionists n
sionist
An advocate of Zionism.

Zipporah /zɪˈpɔːɹə/ /ˈzɪpəɹə/ pn
Sippora
The wife of Moses. (biblical character)

Zoroastrianism /ˌzoʊɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.əˌnɪz.əm/ /ˌzɒɹəʊˈæstɹɪəˌnɪzəm/ /ˌzɔɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.əˌnɪz.əm/ pn
zoroastrism
(scholarly) The historical (pre-Islamic) indigenous beliefs and practices of the Iranian peoples.

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ pn
zulu
The language of these people, a Bantu language; isiZulu.

Zurich /-ɪx/ /zʊɹ.ɪk/ /ˈzjʊə.ɹɪk/ /ˈzɜɹ.ɪk/ pn
Zürich
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Zweihänder /ˈtsvaɪ.hæn.dɚ/ /ˈtsvaɪhɛndə/ /ˈtsvaɪhɛndɚ/ Zweihänder n
slagsvärd
(historical) A two-handed sword primarily of Renaissance Germany, up to a fathom in length, invented in the 14th century.

a /ə/ /ˈeɪ/ article
en ett
One; any indefinite example of. [from before 1150]

a /eɪ/ /æ/ /ɑː/ /ˈeɪ/ /ˈæɪ/ aes n
a
The name of the Latin script letter A / a.

a /ɔ/ n
a
The name of the Cyrillic script letter А / а.

a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush proverb
bättre en fågel i handen än tio i skogen
A sure thing is preferable to the mere chance at something more. [15th c.]

a burnt child dreads the fire proverb
bränt barn skyr elden
(dated) A person harmed by something becomes more cautious about it.

a cappella /ˌæ.kæˈpɛl.ə/ /ˌæ.kəˈpɛl.ə/ /ˌɑ kəˈpɛl.ə/ adv
a cappella
(music) In a manner of a choir with no instrumental accompaniment; literally, "in the style of the (Sistine) Chapel (in Rome)", such as a musical Mass done a cappella. [from late 19th c.]

a chain is only as strong as its weakest link proverb
en kedja är aldrig starkare än dess svagaste länk
An organization is only as strong or powerful as its weakest person. A group of associates is only as strong as its laziest member.

a dime a dozen adj
gå tretton på dussinet
(Australia, US, idiomatic) So common as to be practically worthless.

a few determiner
några
A small number of; more than two.

a friend in need is a friend indeed /ə ˌfɹɛnd ən ˈnid ɪz ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪnˈdid/ /ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪn ˈniːd ɪz ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪnˈdiːd/ proverb
i nöden prövas vännen
If a friend helps you when you are in need, they are a true friend.

a hundred and ten percent n
hundratio procent
(idiomatic, informal) A level of effort beyond what one can usually sustain; great exertion.

a leopard cannot change its spots proverb
ränderna går aldrig ur
One cannot change one's own nature.

a little adv
lite litet en smula lite grand lite grann litegrann
To a small extent or degree.

a little bird told me /ə ˌlɪt(ə)l bɜɹd ˈtoʊld mi/ /ə ˌlɪtl̩ bɜːd ˈtəʊld miː/ [-ˌlɪɾ(ə)l-] phraseologicalUnit
en liten fågel kvittrade i mitt öra
(idiomatic, chiefly, humorous) I received the information from a source which I am not prepared to disclose.

a lot /əˈ lɑt/ /əˈ lɒt/ adv
mycket en hel del
(informal) Very much; a great deal; to a large extent.
ofta
(informal) Often; frequently.

a lot /əˈ lɑt/ /əˈ lɒt/ pronoun
mycket en hel del många
A large amount.

a picture is worth a thousand words proverb
en bild säger mer än tusen ord
A visualisation is a better description than a verbal description.

a stitch in time saves nine proverb
bättre att stämma i bäcken än i ån stämma i bäcken
A little effort expended sooner to fix a small problem prevents it from becoming a larger problem requiring more effort to fix later.

a thing or two phraseologicalUnit
ett och annat
A considerable amount; a lot.

a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle /ə ˈwʊmən wɪðˌaʊt ə ˈmæn ɪz laɪk ə ˈfɪʃ wɪðˌaʊt ə ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/ /ə ˈwʊmən wɪðˌaʊt ə ˈmæn ɪz laɪk ə ˈfɪʃ wɪðˌaʊt ə ˈbaɪˌsɪkəl/ phraseologicalUnit
en kvinna utan en man är som en fisk utan en cykel
(figuratively, humorous, simile) A woman is capable of living a complete and independent life without a man. [from 1970]

a year and a day n
natt och år år och dag
(law) The period defined as the legal limit of time for an act or event, to ensure a full year by any method of reckoning.
(idiom) A long time.

a.m. adv
fm
(used after the hour) In the 12-hour period from midnight to noon (the first half of the day) when using the 12-hour clock.

aah interjection
ah oh åh
Indication of amazement or surprise or enthusiasm.

aardvark /ˈɑɹd.vɑɹk/ /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ aardvarks n
jordsvin
The nocturnal, insectivorous, burrowing, mammal Orycteropus afer, of the order Tubulidentata, somewhat resembling a pig, common in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa. [from late 18th c.]

aardwolf /ˈɑɹd.ˌwʊlf/ /ˈɑːdˌwʊlf/ aardwolfs aardwolves n
jordvarg
A nocturnal, insectivorous mammal, Proteles cristatus, of southern and eastern Africa, related to and resembling the hyena. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

ab wheel ab wheels n
maghjul
A piece of exercise equipment designed to be gripped in one or both hands and torqued in the course of sagittally abducting the pronated shoulders with the core resisting flexion and extension.

aback /əˈbæk/ adv
bakåt
(archaic) Towards the back or rear; backwards. [First attested prior to 1150.]
back där bak
(nautical) Backward against the mast; said of the sails when pressed by the wind from the "wrong" (forward) side, or of a ship when its sails are set that way. [First attested in the late 17th century.]

abacus /ˈæbə.kəs/ abaci abacuses n
abakus kulram
A device used for performing arithmetical calculations; (rare) a table on which loose counters are placed, or (more commonly) an instrument with beads sliding on rods, or counters in grooves, with one row of beads or counters representing units, the next tens, etc. [from late 17th c.]

abalone /æb.əˈloʊ.ni/ /æb.əˈləʊ.ni/ /ˈæb.əˌloʊ.ni/ abalones n
havsöra abalone öronsnäcka
(North America, Australia) An edible univalve mollusc of the genus Haliotis, having a shell lined with mother-of-pearl. [from mid-19th c.]

abandon /əˈbæn.dən/ abandons n
frigjordhet hämningslöshet nonchalans otvungenhet
A yielding to natural impulses or inhibitions; freedom from artificial constraint, with loss of appreciation of consequences. [Early 19th century.]

abandon /əˈbæn.dən/ v
avstå från frångå ge upp
(transitive) To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)]
överge överlämna gå ifrån lämna
(transitive) To desist in doing, practicing, following, holding, or adhering to; to turn away from; to permit to lapse; to renounce; to discontinue. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)]
överlämna
(transitive) To leave behind; to desert, as in a ship, a position, or a person, typically in response to overwhelming odds or impending dangers; to forsake, in spite of a duty or responsibility. [First attested in the late 15th century.]
förvisa
(transitive, obsolete) To cast out; to banish; to expel; to reject. [Attested from the mid 16th century until the mid 17th century.]

abandoned /əˈbæn.dn̩d/ more abandoned most abandoned adj
övergiven
No longer maintained by its former owners, residents, or caretakers; forsaken, deserted. [Late 15th century]

abandonment /əˈbæn.dn̩.mn̩t/ abandonments n
övergivande
The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment. [Late 16th century.]
The voluntary leaving of a person to whom one is bound by a special relation, as a wife, husband or child; desertion.
uppgivande
(legal) The relinquishment of a right, claim, or privilege; relinquishment of right to secure a patent by an inventor; relinquishment of copyright by an author. [Early 19th century.]

abasia /ə.ˈbeɪ.zi.ə/ /ə.ˈbeɪ.ʒi.ə/ /ə.ˈbeɪ.ʒə/ abasias n
abasi
(medical) An inability to walk due to a defect in muscular coordination.

abate /əˈbeɪt/ v
avta minska avklinga mojna
To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]
dra av
Chiefly followed by from, of, etc.: to omit or remove (a part from a whole); to deduct, to subtract. [15th–19th c.]
förringa minska
Chiefly followed by of: to deprive (someone or something of another thing). [15th–19th c.]
minska avta lägga sig
To reduce (something) in amount or size. [from 14th c.]
nedbringa slå ned
To bring down (someone) mentally or physically; to lower (someone) in status. [14th–17th c.]
upphäva
To curtail or end (something); to cause to cease. [14th–17th c.]
To make (a writ or other legal document) void; to nullify. [from late 15th c.]
utesluta
To give no consideration to (something); to treat as an exception. [from late 16th c.]
försvagas
To bow down; hence, to be abased or humbled. [14th–17th c.]
upphävas
(chiefly, historical) Of a writ or other legal document: to become null and void; to cease to have effect. [from late 15th c.]

abatis /ˈæbətiː/ /ˈæbətiːz/ /ˈæbətəs/ abatis abatises n
förhuggning hinder
A means of defense formed by felled trees, or sometimes by bent trees, the ends of whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against the enemy, and more recently fortified with barbed wire. [Mid 19th century.]

abattoir /ˈæb.əˌtwɑ/ /ˈæb.əˌtwɑɹ/ /ˈæb.əˌtwɑː(ɹ)/ abattoirs n
slakthus slakteri
A public slaughterhouse for cattle, sheep, etc. [Early 19th century.]

abbess /ˈæb.ɛs/ /ˈæb.ɪs/ abbesses n
abbedissa abedissa
A female superior or governess of a nunnery, or convent of nuns, having the same authority over the nuns which the abbots have over the monks. [First attested around 1150 to 1350]

abbey /ˈæb.i/ abbeys n
abbottkloster abbotskloster
A monastery or society of people, secluded from the world and devoted to religion and celibacy, which is headed by an abbot or abbess; also, the monastic building or buildings. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
klosterkyrka kloster
The church of a monastery. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]

abbot /ˈæb.ət/ abbots n
abbot
The superior or head of an abbey or monastery. [First attested around the early 12th century.]

abbreviate /ə.ˈbɹiː.vi.eɪt/ /əˈbɹi.vi.eɪt/ v
förkorta
(transitive) To make shorter; to shorten (in time); to abridge; to shorten by ending sooner than planned. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

abbreviated /əˈbɹi.viˌeɪ.tɪd/ /əˈbɹiːvieɪtɪd/ more abbreviated most abbreviated adj
förkortad
Shortened; made briefer.
Relatively short; shorter than normal, or compared to others.

abbreviation /əˌbɹi.viˈeɪ.ʃn̩/ /əˌbɹiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ abbreviations n
förkortning förkortande
(linguistics) A shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase, used to represent the whole, utilizing omission of letters, and sometimes substitution of letters, or duplication of initial letters to signify plurality, including signs such as +, =, @. [Late 16th century.]
förkortning
(mathematics) Reduction to lower terms, as a fraction.

abderian /æbˈdɪɹ.i.ən/ more abderian most abderian adj
abderitisk
Foolish; absurd; ridiculous; inclined to incessant merriment or laughter.

abdicate /ˈæb.dɪˌkeɪt/ v
avvisa
(transitive, obsolete) To reject; to cast off; to discard. [mid 16th – late 17th c.]
avsäga sig ge upp
(transitive) To surrender, renounce or relinquish, as sovereign power; to withdraw definitely from filling or exercising, as a high office, station, dignity; to fail to fulfill responsibility for. [from mid 17th c.]
abdikera
(intransitive) To relinquish or renounce a throne, or other high office or dignity; to renounce sovereignty. [First attested in the early 18th c.]

abdication /ˌæb.dəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ abdications n
abdikation avgång tronavsägelse
The act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

abdomen /æbˈdoʊ.mən/ /æbˈdəʊ.mən/ /ˈæb.də.mən/ abdomens abdomina n
buk buken
(obsolete) The fat surrounding the belly. [mid 16th c. – late 17th c.]

abdominal /æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/ /æbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/ /əbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/ /əbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/ more abdominal most abdominal adj
abdominal buk mag
Of or pertaining to the abdomen; ventral. [Mid 18th century.]

abdominal cavity abdominal cavities n
bukhåla
(anatomy) The hollow portion of the torso within the abdomen, containing the abdominal organs, in mammals below the diaphragm.

abdominal muscle /æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩ ˈmʌs.l̩/ /æbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩ ˈmʌs.l̩/ /əbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩ ˈmʌs.l̩/ /əbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩ ˈmʌs.l̩/ abdominal muscles n
magmuskel
(often, in the plural) Any of a group of four muscles that form the abdominal wall.

abdominous /æbˈdɑm.ə.nəs/ /æbˈdɒm.ə.nəs/ more abdominous most abdominous adj
bukig rund rundmagad tjockmagad trind
Having a protuberant belly; potbellied. [Mid 17th century.]

abductor /æbˈdʌk.tɚ/ abductors n
kidnappare
One who abducts; a kidnapper. [mid 19th century]

abelian /əˈbi.li.ən/ /əˈbil.jən/ /əˈbiːlɪən/ adj
abelsk kommutativ
(mathematics) Of a binary function, commutative.

abelian group /əˈbi.li.ən ɡɹup/ /əˈbil.jən ɡɹup/ abelian groups n
abelsk grupp kommutativ grupp
(algebra) A group in which the group operation is commutative.

aberrant /əˈbeɹ.ənt/ /əˈbɛɹ.ənt/ /ˈæb.ə.ɹənt/ more aberrant most aberrant adj
avvikande
Differing from the norm. [First attested sometime between the mid 16th century and the early 17th century.]
(sometimes, figuratively) Straying from the right way; deviating from morality or truth. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

abessive /æˈbɛ.sɪv/ /ˈæˌbɛ.sɪv/ abessives n
abessiv
(grammar) The abessive case, or a word in this case. [19th century.]

abessive case abessive cases n
abessiv
(grammatical case) A grammatical case used to express the lack or absence of something. It has the meaning of the English preposition without or the affix -less.

abet /əˈbɛt/ v
anstifta
(transitive) To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime. [from ca. 1350–1470]
bistå understödja uppvigla
(transitive) To support, countenance, maintain, uphold, or aid (any good cause, opinion, or action); to maintain. [from late 16th c.]

abetalipoproteinemia /eɪˌbeɪ.təˌlɪp.oʊˌpɹoʊ.tiˈni.mi.ə/ abetalipoproteinemias n
abetalipoproteinemi
(disease) A rare autosomal recessive disorder that interferes with the normal absorption of fat and fat-soluble vitamins from food.

abettor /əˈbɛtə/ /əˈbɛtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] abettors n
anstiftare
One that abets an offender; one that incites; instigates; encourages. [First attested from 1350 to 1470.]
A supporter or advocate. [Late 16th century.]

abeyance /əˈbeɪ.əns/ abeyances n
träda
Suspension; temporary suppression; dormant condition. [Mid 17th century]

abhor /æbˈhɔɹ/ /əbˈhɔɹ/ /əbˈhɔː(ɹ)/ v
avsky
(transitive) To regard (someone or something) as horrifying or detestable; to feel great repugnance toward. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

abhorrence /æbˈhɑɹ.n̩(t)s/ /æbˈhɔɹ.n̩(t)s/ /əbˈhɒɹ.n̩(t)s/ abhorrences n
avsky
Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing. [Mid 17th century.]
styggelse
A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing. [Mid 18th century.]

abide /əˈbaɪd/ v
tolerera tåla stå ut med
(transitive) To bear patiently. [from late 15th c.]

abide by v
hålla sig till
(transitive) To accept (a decision or law) and act in accordance with it; to conform to (a decision or law); to acquiesce to (a decision or law).

ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ abilities n
förmåga
(uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
förmåga färdighet
(countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

abiogenesis /-nɪ-/ /-ˌbaɪə-/ /-ˌbiːoʊ-/ /-ˌbiːə-/ /ˌeɪbaɪəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ /ˌeɪˌbaioʊˈd͡ʒɛnəsɪs/ abiogeneses n
abiogenes
(evolutionary theory) The origination of living organisms from lifeless matter; such genesis as does not involve the action of living parents. [from 1870]

abiotrophy /eɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɹə.fi/ /ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɹə.fi/ /ˌeɪ.beˈɑ.tɹə.fi/ /ˌæ.biˈɑ.tɹə.fi/ abiotrophies n
abiotrofi
(medicine) Premature degeneration of cells or tissues, especially with genetic causes; loss of function of organ or cell, not due to injury.

abjure /æbˈd͡ʒʊɹ/ v
avsvära
(transitive) To renounce upon oath; to forswear; to disavow. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

ablative /əˈbleɪ.tɪv/ /ˈæb.lə.tɪv/ adj
ablativ
(grammar) Applied to one of the cases of the noun in some languages, the fundamental meaning of the case being removal, separation, or taking away, and to a lesser degree, instrument, place, accordance, specifications, price, or measurement. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

ablative case ablative cases n
ablativ
(grammar) A noun case used in some languages to indicate movement away from something, removal, separation. In English grammar, it corresponds roughly to the use in English of prepositions "of", "from", "away from", and "concerning". In Latin grammar, the ablative case (cāsus ablātīvus) includes functions derived from the Indo-European ablative, instrumental, comitative, associative and locative cases; these cases express concepts similar to those of the English prepositions "of"/"from", "by", "with", "to"/"with", and "at"/"in", respectively. Here/hence/hither, there/thence/thither, and where/whence/whither are the only English words with separate forms for the ablative (motion away from) and lative (motion towards) cases.

ablaut /ˈæbˌlaʊt/ /ˈɑbˌlaʊt/ /ˈɑpˌlaʊt/ ablauts n
avljud
(phonology) The substitution of one root vowel for another, thus indicating a corresponding modification of use or meaning; vowel permutation, distinct from the phonetic influence of a succeeding vowel. [Mid 19th century.]

able /ˈeɪ.bəl/ [ˈeɪ̯.bɫ̩] abler ablest adj
kapabel ha möjlighet att i stånd att
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
kompetent skicklig
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

able-bodied /ˈeɪ.bl̩ˌbɑ.did/ more able-bodied most able-bodied adj
arbetsför
(possessional) Having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust; fit for service.

ableism /ˈeɪ.bəl.ɪz.m̩/ n
funkofobi
Discrimination against persons with disabilities or in favour of those without. [from late 20th c.]

ablute /əˈblut/ /əˈbluːt/ v
att tvaga sig
(intransitive, colloquial) To wash oneself. [First attested in the Late 19th century.]

ablution /əˈblu.ʃn̩/ /əˈbluː.ʃn̩/ ablutions n
tvagning handtvagning
The act of washing or cleansing the body, or some part of it, as a religious rite. [From mid 16th century.]

ably /ˈeɪ.bli/ /ˈeɪ.bə.li/ more ably most ably adv
skickligt
In an able manner; with great ability. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abnegate /ˈæb.ni.ɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.nɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
avsäga sig
(transitive) To deny (oneself something); to renounce or give up (a right, a power, a claim, a privilege, a convenience). [First attested in the early 17th century.]

abnormal /əbˈnɔɹ.ml̩/ /ˈæbˌnɔɹ.ml̩/ more abnormal most abnormal adj
onormal abnorm
Not conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type. [First attested around the mid 19th century.]
abnorm
Of or pertaining to that which is irregular, in particular, behaviour that deviates from norms of social propriety or accepted standards of mental health. [First attested around the early 20th century.]

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ adv
ombord
On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car. [from ca. 1350—1470]

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ preposition
ombord (på)
On board of; onto or into a ship, boat, train, plane. [from ca. 1350—1470]

abode /əˈboʊd/ /əˈbəʊd/ [ʔəˈboʊːd̥̚] abodes n
boning hemvist vistelse
(dated, or, legal) Stay or continuance in a place; sojourn. [Attested from (1350 to 1470) to the mid 18th century.]
(formal) A residence, dwelling or habitation. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]

abolish /əˈbɑl.əʃ/ /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ/ /əˈbɒlɪʃ/ v
avskaffa förkasta överge
To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]

abolition /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.n̩/ abolitions n
avskaffande upphävande
The act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation. [First attested around the early 16th century.]
abolition
(historical, often capitalised, UK, US) The ending of the slave trade or of slavery. [First attested around the early 18th century.]

abolitionism /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.əˌnɪz.m̩/ abolitionisms n
abolitionism
Support for the abolition of something; the tenets of abolitionists. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

abomasum /ˌæb.oʊˈmeɪ.səm/ abomasa abomasums n
löpmage
(biology, food) The fourth or digestive compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminant, after the omasum;the lining of said compartment, considered as a foodstuff.

abominable /ɘˈbɔm.ɘ.nɘ.bɯ/ /əˈbɑm.nə.bl̩/ /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩/ more abominable most abominable adj
avskyvärd
Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable. [first attested around 1150 to 1350]

abominate /ə.ˈbɒm.ə.nət/ /ə.ˈbɒm.ə.ˌneɪt/ /ə.ˈbɒm.ɪ.ˌneɪt/ /əˈbɒm.əˌneɪt/ /əˈbɒm.ɪˌneɪt/ v
avsky
(transitive) To feel disgust towards; to loathe or detest thoroughly; to hate in the highest degree, as if with religious dread. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

abomination /əˌbɑ.məˈneɪ.ʃən/ /əˌbɑ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /əˌbɒ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ abominations n
styggelse avskyvärdhet
(countable) An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit. [from ca. 1150–1350]
avsky
(uncountable) The feeling of extreme disgust and hatred [from ca. 1350–1470]

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ aborts n
abort missfall
(now, rare) The product of a miscarriage; an aborted offspring; an abortion. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
(obsolete) A miscarriage; an untimely birth; an abortion. [Attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the mid 17th century.]

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ v
abortera
(transitive, intransitive) To cause a premature termination of (a fetus); to end a pregnancy before term. [Attested since at least the 19th century.]
förkrympa rudimentär
(intransitive, biology) To become checked in normal development, so as either to remain rudimentary or shrink away wholly; to cease organic growth before maturation; to become sterile. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
missfall
(transitive, biology) To cause an organism to develop minimally; to cause rudimentary development to happen; to prevent maturation. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
avbryta stoppa
(transitive, computing) To terminate a process prior to completion.

aborted /əˈbɔrtɪd/ adj
aborterad
Brought forth prematurely.

abortion /əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/ abortions n
abort
An induced abortion.
A spontaneous abortion; a miscarriage.
(medicine) The expulsion from the womb of a foetus or embryo before it is fully developed, with loss of the foetus.[from 16th c.]
(figuratively) A misshapen person or thing; a monstrosity. [from 16th c.]
(biology) Arrest of development of any organ, so that it remains an imperfect formation or is absorbed. [from 18th c.]

abortion pill abortion pills n
abortpiller
A drug, such as mifepristone (Mifegyne), used to terminate a pregnancy in its earliest stage.

abound /əˈbaʊnd/ v
finnas i riklig mängd finnas i överflöd
(intransitive) To be present or available in large numbers or quantities; to be plentiful. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/ [əˈboʊt] [əˈbɐʊt] adv
runt
On all sides; around. [from before 1150]
Here and there; around; in one place and another; up and down. [from before 1150]
(archaic) In circuit; circularly; by a circuitous way; around the outside; in circumference. [from ca. 1350–1470]
ungefär nästan
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/ [əˈboʊt] [əˈbɐʊt] preposition
ungefär cirka vid
om omkring runt
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of. [from before 1150]
omkring runt om
Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout. [from ca. 1150–1350]
på väg att
(with present participle, obsolete, or, dialect) On the point or verge of.
om angående
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of; to affect. [from ca. 1150–1350]
Concerned with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
på
(figurative) In or near, as in mental faculties or (literally) in the possession of; under the control of; at one's command; in one's makeup. [from ca. 1350–1470]

about time adv
dags
Close to the right time.
på tiden
(idiomatic, often, sarcastic) Far past the desired time.

above /əˈbʌv/ preposition
ovanför över
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
över ovan
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]

above all
framförallt främst
Of prime importance; before anything else; especially.

above-mentioned /əˈbʌvˌmɛnʃn̩d/ adj
ovannämnd
Mentioned or named before; aforesaid.

abracadabra /ˌab.ɹə.kəˈdab.ɹə/ /ˌæb.ɹə.kəˈdæb.ɹə/ interjection
abrakadabra abra kadabra
Used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed. [from 19th c.]

abracadabra /ˌab.ɹə.kəˈdab.ɹə/ /ˌæb.ɹə.kəˈdæb.ɹə/ abracadabras n
abrakadabra simsalabim
A use of the mystical term ‘abracadabra’, supposed to work as part of a healing charm or a magical spell; any spell or incantation making use of the word. [from 16th c.]

abrade /əˈbɹeɪd/ v
nöta
(transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. [First attested in the late 17th century.]

abrasion /əˈbɹeɪ.ʒn̩/ abrasions n
skrubbsår
(medicine) A superficial wound caused by scraping; an area of skin where the cells on the surface have been scraped or worn away. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

abrasive /əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/ /əˈbɹeɪ.zɪv/ more abrasive most abrasive adj
slipande
Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface. [First attested in 1805.]

abrasive /əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/ /əˈbɹeɪ.zɪv/ abrasives n
abrasivmedel
A hard inorganic substance or material consisting in powder or granule form such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

abridged /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒd/ more abridged most abridged adj
förkortad
Cut or shortened, especially of a literary work.

abroad /əˈbɹɑd/ /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ adv
utomlands utrikes
Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries. [from 1350–1470]

abs /æbz/ n
magmuskler
(informal) The abdominal muscles. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]
abs absolutbelopp absolutvärde
(mathematics) Initialism of absolute value function.

abscess /ˈæbsɛs/ /ˈæbsɪs/ abscesses n
abscess
(pathology) A cavity caused by tissue destruction, usually because of infection, filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

abscissa /æbˈsɪs.ə/ abscissae abscissas abscissæ n
abskissa
(geometry) The first of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes. [First attested in the late 17th century.]

abscond /əbˈskɑnd/ /əbˈskɒnd/ v
avvika lämna rymma
(intransitive) To flee, often secretly; to steal away. [From mid 16th century.]
gömma sig
(intransitive) To hide, to be in hiding or concealment.
avvika lämna
(transitive, uncommon) To evade, to hide or flee from.

absence /æbˈsɒns/ /ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/ /ˈæb.s(ə)n̩ts/ /ˈæb.sn̩ts/ /ˈæbsɒns/ absences n
frånvaro bortavaro bortovaro
A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship
frånvaro avsaknad brist
Lack; deficiency; nonexistence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

absent /ˈæb.sn̩t/ absenter absentest adj
frånvarande
(not comparable) Being away from a place; withdrawn from a place; not present; missing. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
(not comparable) Not existing; lacking. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
(comparable) Inattentive to what is passing; absent-minded; preoccupied. [First attested in the early 18th century.]

absent-minded /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd/ more absent-minded most absent-minded adj
tankspridd
Absent in mind; often preoccupied; forgetful or careless due to distraction; easily distracted. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

absinthe /ˈæb.sænθ/ /ˈæb.sæ̃θ/ /ˈæb.sɪnθ/ absinthes n
malört
The herb absinthium Artemisia absinthium (grande wormwood); essence of wormwood. [from 1350–1470]
absint
A distilled, highly alcoholic, anise-flavored liquor originally made from grande wormwood, anise, and other herbs. [from mid 19th c.]

absolute /ˈæb.səˌljuːt/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/ /ˈæb.səˌluːt/ /ˌæb.səˈlut/ absoluter absolutest more absolute most absolute adj
absolut
Free of restrictions, limitations, qualifications or conditions; unconditional. [first attested in the late 1400s]
Free from imperfection, perfect, complete; especially, perfectly embodying a quality in its essential characteristics or to its highest degree. [first attested around 1400]
Pure, free from mixture or adulteration; unmixed. [first attested in the mid 1500s]
(especially, philosophy) Fundamental, ultimate, intrinsic; not relative; independent of references or relations to other things or standards. [first attested in the late 1700s]

absolute value /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈvæl.ju/ /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈvæl.ju/ absolute values n
absolutbelopp belopp modulus
(mathematics) For a complex number a+bi, the principal square root of the sum of the squares of its real and imaginary parts, \sqrt{a^2+b^2}. Denoted by
|.

absolute zero /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ absolute zeros n
absoluta nollpunkten
(physics) The coldest possible temperature, zero on the Kelvin scale, or approximately −273.15 °C, −459.67 °F; total absence of heat; temperature at which motion of all molecules would cease. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

absolutely /ˈæb.səˌl(j)uːt.li/ /ˈæb.səˌlut.li/ /ˌæb.səˈl(j)uːt.li/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ adv
absolut
In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.

absolutely /ˈæb.səˌl(j)uːt.li/ /ˈæb.səˌlut.li/ /ˌæb.səˈl(j)uːt.li/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ interjection
absolut definitivt
Yes, certainly; expression indicating strong agreement.

absolutism /ˈæb.sə.ljuː.tɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.səˌljuˌtɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.səˌluˌtɪz.m̩/ absolutisms n
absolutism envälde despotism
(political science, sociology) The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; despotism. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

absolutist /ˈæb.səˌljuː.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌlu.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌluː.tɪst/ absolutists n
absolutist
One who is in favor of an absolute or autocratic government. [from mid 19th c.]

absolutive case absolutive cases n
absolutiv
(grammatical case) case used to indicate the patient or experiencer of a verb’s action. The absolutive case is used to mark the subject of an intransitive verb, as well as the object of a transitive verb (inasmuch as they are codified in the English nominative-accusative system). Some languages that employ the absolutive case include Abkhaz, Basque, Chechen, Dyirbal, Hindi, Inuktitut, Hiligaynon, and Yup'ik.

absolve /æbˈsɑlv/ /æbˈzɑlv/ /əbˈsɑlv/ /əbˈzɑlv/ /əbˈzɒlv/ v
frikalla frita fritaga lösa
(transitive) To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.). [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
absolution avlösa frikänna
(transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

absorb /æbˈsɔɹb/ /æbˈzɔɹb/ /əbˈsɔɹb/ /əbˈsɔːb/ /əbˈzɔɹb/ /əbˈzɔːb/ v
absorbera fängsla bestrida engagera förbruka helt
(transitive) To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up. [first attested c. 1350 to 1470.]
absorbera dra åt fånga upp suga i suga till suga upp
(transitive) To suck up; to drink in; to imbibe, like a sponge or as the lacteals of the body; to chemically take in. [first attested in the early 17th century.]

absorption /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /æbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈsɔːp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈzɔːp.ʃn̩/ absorptions n
uppsugning absorption
The act or process of absorbing or of being absorbed as,

absorption factor /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈfæk.tɚ/ /æbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈfæk.tɚ/ /əbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈfæk.tɚ/ /əbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈfæk.tɚ/ absorption factors n
absorptionsfaktor

absorptive /æbˈsɔɹp.tɪv/ /æbˈzɔɹp.tɪv/ /əbˈsɔɹp.tɪv/ /əbˈzɔɹp.tɪv/ more absorptive most absorptive adj
absorberande
Having power, capacity, or tendency to absorb or imbibe; absorbent. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

absquatulate /æb.ˈskwɑt͡ʃ.ʊ.leɪt/ /æbz.ˈkwɑt͡ʃ.ə.leɪt/ /æbz.ˈkwɑt͡ʃ.ʊ.leɪt/ v
dra dunsta fly smita
(intransitive, slang) To leave quickly or in a hurry; to depart, flee. [from 19th c.]

abstain /æbˈsteɪn/ /əbˈsteɪn/ v
avstå avhålla lägga ned sin röst
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abstainer /æbˈsteɪ.nɚ/ abstainers n
asket
Agent noun of abstain; one who abstains; especially, one who abstains from something, such as the use of alcohol or drugs, or one who abstains for religious reasons; one who practices self-denial. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abstemious /æbˈsti.mi.əs/ /æbˈstiː.mɪ.əs/ /əb-/ more abstemious most abstemious adj
avhållsam måttfull återhållsam
Refraining from freely consuming food or strong drink; sparing in diet; abstinent, temperate. [From early 17th c.]
måttfull återhållsam
Sparingly used; used with temperance or moderation.
Marked by, or spent in, abstinence.

abstinence /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/ abstinences n
absolutism
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism). [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
avhållsamhet
The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
avhållsamhet kyskhet
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]

abstract /əbˈstɹækt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ abstracter abstractest more abstract most abstract adj
abstrakt
(now, rare) Drawn away; removed from; apart from; separate. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
(arts, often, capitalized) Free from representational qualities, in particular the non-representational styles of the 20th century. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
abstrakt teoretisk
Apart from practice or reality; vague; theoretical; impersonal; not applied.
djupsinnig svårfattlig
Difficult to understand; abstruse; hard to conceptualize. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abstract /əbˈstɹækt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ abstracts n
sammandrag sammanfattning abstrakt utdrag referat
An abridgement or summary of a longer publication. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
abstrakt
An abstraction; an abstract term; that which is abstract. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
(arts) An abstract work of art. [First attested in the early 20th century.]

abstract /əbˈstɹækt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ v
abstrahera
To conceptualize an ideal subgroup by means of the generalization of an attribute, as follows: by apprehending an attribute inherent to one individual, then separating that attribute and contemplating it by itself, then conceiving of that attribute as a general quality, then despecifying that conceived quality with respect to several or many individuals, and by then ideating a group composed of those individuals perceived to possess said quality.
abstrahera skilja av skilja ut ta bort
(transitive) To separate; to disengage. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
knycka nalla sno stjäla
(transitive, euphemistic) To steal; to take away; to remove without permission. [First attested in the late 15th century.]
sammandrag sammanfatta
(transitive) To summarize; to abridge; to epitomize. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

abstract algebra /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒə.bɹə/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/ n
abstrakt algebra
(mathematics) The branch of mathematics concerned with algebraic structures, such as groups, rings, and fields.

abstract art /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɑɹt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɑː(ɹ)t/ n
abstrakt konst
Art that does not depict objects in the natural world, but instead uses color and form in a non-representational way.

abstract factory pattern abstract factory patterns n
abstrakt fabrik
(software, object-oriented) A creational design pattern that decouples the object creation by providing a group of individual factories by defining an abstract factory class.

abstract noun /ˈæbˌstɹækt naʊn/ abstract nouns n
abstrakt substantiv
(grammar) A noun that denotes an idea, emotion, feeling, quality, generalization, representation or other abstract or intangible concept, as opposed to a concrete item, or a physical object.

abstract term abstract terms n
abstrakt begrepp
A term expressing an abstract idea, such as beauty, whiteness, or roundness, without indicating any object in which it exists.

abstruse /æb-/ /əbˈstɹus/ /əbˈstɹuːs/ abstruser abstrusest more abstruse most abstruse adj
dunkel svårfattlig abstrus
Difficult to comprehend or understand; obscure. [from mid 16th c.]

absurd /æbˈsɝd/ /æbˈzɝd/ /əbˈsɜːd/ /əbˈsɝd/ /əbˈzɜːd/ /əbˈzɝd/ absurder absurdest more absurd most absurd adj
absurd befängd
Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly. [from mid-16th c.]

absurdism /æbˈsɝdˌɪz.m̩/ /æbˈzɝdˌɪz.m̩/ /əbˈsɜːdˌɪz.m̩/ /əbˈsɝdˌɪz.m̩/ /əbˈzɝdˌɪz.m̩/ absurdisms n
absurdism
(uncountable, philosophy) A philosophy which holds that the universe is chaotic and irrational and that any attempt to impose order will ultimately fail. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

absurdist /æbˈsɝd.əst/ /əbˈsɜːd.əst/ /əbˈsɝd.əst/ adj
absurdistisk
Of, or relating to absurdism. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

absurdity /æbˈsɝd.ɪ.ti/ /æbˈzɝd.ɪ.ti/ /əbˈsɜːd.ɪ.ti/ /əbˈsɝd.ɪ.ti/ /əbˈzɝd.ɪ.ti/ absurdities n
absurditet
(countable) That which is absurd; an absurd action; a logical contradiction. [First attested in the late 15th century.]
(uncountable) The quality of being absurd or inconsistent with obvious truth, reason, or sound judgment. [First attested in the early 16th century.]

abundance /əˈbn̩.dn̩s/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩s/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩ts/ abundances n
överflöd
An overflowing fullness or ample sufficiency; profusion; copious supply; superfluity; plentifulness. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abundant /əˈbn̩.dn̩t/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t/ more abundant most abundant adj
riklig ymnig
Fully sufficient; found in copious supply; in great quantity; overflowing. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abundant number /əˈbn̩.dn̩t ˈnʌm.bɚ/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t ˈnʌm.bə/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t ˈnʌm.bɚ/ abundant numbers n
ymnigt tal rikt tal
(number theory) A number that is less than the sum of its proper divisors (all divisors except the number itself).

abundantly /əˈbn̩.dn̩t.li/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t.li/ more abundantly most abundantly adv
rikligt
In an abundant manner; in a sufficient degree; in large measure. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abuse /əˈbjus/ /əˈbjuːs/ abuses n
missbruk
Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom. [from around 1350 to 1470]
misshandel
Physical maltreatment; injury; cruel treatment. [from late 16th c.]

abuse /əˈbjuz/ /əˈbjuːz/ v
missbruka misshandla utnyttja våldta
(transitive) To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert [from around 1350 to 1470.]
våldta
(transitive, archaic) To violate; defile; to rape; (reflexive) to masturbate. [from around 1350 to 1470]

abut /əˈbʌt/ v
gränsa till
(intransitive) To touch by means of a mutual border, edge or end; to border on; to lie adjacent (to); to be contiguous (said of an area of land) [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abyss /æˈbɪs/ /əˈbɪs/ abysses n
avgrund
Hell; the bottomless pit; primeval chaos; a confined subterranean ocean. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
Moral depravity; vast intellectual or moral depth.
avgrund bråddjup djup
(frequently, figurative) A bottomless or unfathomed depth, gulf, or chasm; hence, any deep, immeasurable; any void space. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
hjärtplats
(heraldry) The center of an escutcheon.

acacia /əˈkeɪ.sjə/ /əˈkeɪ.ʃə/ acaciae acacias n
akacia acaciaträd acacia akaciaträd
(countable) A shrub or tree of the tribe Acacieae. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

acacia tit acacia tits n
somaliames
Melaniparus thruppi, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

academia /ˌæ.kə.ˈdeɪ.mɪ.ə/ /ˌæ.kə.ˈdi.mi.ə/ /ˌæ.kə.ˈdi.mjə/ /ˌæ.kə.ˈdiː.mɪ.ə/ /ˌæ.kə.ˈdɛ.mjə/ n
den akademiska världen
Continuous study at higher education institutions; scholarship.

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ more academic most academic adj
akademisk
Belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning, or a scholarly society or organization. [from late 16th century]
In particular: relating to literary, classical, or artistic studies like the humanities, rather than to technical or vocational studies like engineering or welding.

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ academics n
akademiker
A senior member of an academy, college, or university; a person who attends an academy; a person engaged in scholarly pursuits; one who is academic in practice. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

academic quarter /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk ˈkwɔrtər/ /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk ˈkwɔːtə(r/ academic quarters n
akademisk kvart

academic year /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk jɪə/ /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk jɪɹ/ academic years n
läsår
(education) The annual period during which a student attends school, college or university.

academician /əˌka.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /əˌkæ.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /ˌa.kə.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /ˌæ.kə.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ academicians n
akademiker akademiledamot akademimedlem
A member or follower of an academy, or society for promoting science, art, or literature, such as the French Academy, or the Royal Academy of Arts. [from 17th c.]

academy /əˈkad.ə.mɪ/ /əˈkæd.ə.mi/ academies n
akademi
An institution for the study of higher learning; a college or a university; typically a private school. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
A school or place of training in which some special art is taught. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
A society of learned people united for the advancement of the arts and sciences, and literature, or some particular art or science. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

acarology /æ.kəˈɹɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /æ.kəˈɹɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
akarologi
(zoology) The study of ticks and mites.

acathistus n
akathistos akathistoshymn
A Greek liturgical hymn in honour of Mary.

accede /ækˈsiːd/ /əkˈsiːd/ v
ansluta till
(intransitive, now, _, rare) To give one's adhesion; to join up with (a group, etc.); to become part of. [from 15th c.]
instämma i
(intransitive) To agree or assent to a proposal or a view; to give way. [from 16th c.]
tillträda
(intransitive) To come to an office, state or dignity; to attain, assume (a position). [from 18th c.]

accelerate /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ /ək.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ /ɪk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ v
accelerera påskynda gasa ge mer gas
(transitive) To cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of.
accelerera
(transitive) To quicken the natural or ordinary progression or process of.
(intransitive) To become faster; to begin to move more quickly.

accelerated motion accelerated motions n
accelererad rörelse
(mechanics) Motion with a continually increasing velocity.

acceleration /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ək.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ accelerations n
acceleration
(uncountable) The act of accelerating, or the state of being accelerated; increase of motion or action; as opposed to retardation or deceleration.
(countable) The amount by which a speed or velocity increases (and so a scalar quantity or a vector quantity).
(physics) The change of velocity with respect to time (can include deceleration or changing direction).

accelerator /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ /ək.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ /ɪk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ accelerators n
accelerator
One who, or that which, accelerates.
A device for causing acceleration.
(chemistry) A substance which speeds up chemical reactions.
gaspedal
(vehicle) A pedal causing the vehicle to accelerate when it is pressed.
(physics) A device that accelerates charged subatomic particles; a particle accelerator.

accelerometer /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹɑm.ə.tɚ/ /ɪk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹɑm.ə.tɚ/ accelerometers n
accelerometer
An instrument for measuring acceleration.

accent /-sənt/ /-sɛnt/ /ˈak.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ /ˈɛk.sent/ accents n
accent betoning
(linguistics) A higher-pitched or stronger (louder or longer) articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to emphasize it.
accent
(orthography) A mark or character used in writing, in order to indicate the place of the spoken accent, or to indicate the nature or quality of the vowel marked.
accent brytning
(linguistics, sociolinguistics) The distinctive manner of pronouncing a language associated with a particular region, social group, etc., whether of a native speaker or a foreign speaker; the phonetic and phonological aspects of a dialect.
detalj
Emphasis laid on a part of an artistic design or composition; an emphasized detail, in particular a detail in sharp contrast to its surroundings.

accent /ækˈsɛnt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ v
betona accentuera
(transitive) To mark emphatically; to emphasize; to accentuate; to make prominent.

accentuate /ækˈsɛn.t͡ʃuˌeɪt/ /əkˈsɛn.t͡ʃu.eɪt/ v
accentuera betona
(transitive) To pronounce with an accent or vocal stress.
(transitive) To bring out distinctly; to make more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize.
accentuera
(transitive) To mark with a written accent.

accentuation /ˌæk.ˌsɛn.t͡ʃə.ˈweɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪk.ˌsɛn.t͡ʃə.ˈweɪ.ʃən/ accentuations n
accentuering betoning

accept /ækˈsɛpt/ /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ v
acceptera godta motta uthärda
(transitive) To receive or admit to; to agree to; to assent to; to submit to.

acceptable /æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ /ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ /ɪk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ /ˈæksɛp.tə.bəl/ more acceptable most acceptable adj
acceptabel godtagbar tacknämlig
worthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure

acceptably /æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bli/ more acceptably most acceptably adv
acceptabelt
In an acceptable manner; in a manner to please or give satisfaction.

accepted /ækˈsɛp.tɪd/ /əkˈsɛp.tɪd/ /ɪkˈsɛp.tɪd/ more accepted most accepted adj
accepterad accepterat
Generally approved, believed, or recognized.

access /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ accesses n
ingång passage väg åtkomst
(uncountable) A way or means of approaching or entering; an entrance; a passage.
åtkomst tillgång
(uncountable) The act of approaching or entering; an advance.
tillgång tillträde
(uncountable) The right or ability of approaching or entering; admittance; admission; accessibility.
tillgänglighet
(uncountable) Admission to sexual intercourse.
anfall utbrott
(countable) An onset, attack, or fit of disease; an ague fit.
(countable) An outburst of an emotion; a paroxysm; a fit of passion.
umgängesrätt
(uncountable, legal) The right of a noncustodial parent to visit their child.

access /əkˈsɛs/ /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ v
göra åtkomlig ta fram
(transitive) To gain or obtain access to.
ha åtkomst
(transitive, computing) To have access to (data).

access specifier access specifiers n
åtkomstmodifierare

accessibility /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ [əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] accessibilities n
tillgänglighet åtkomlighet
The quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach; receptiveness.

accessible /əkˈsɛs.ə.bəl/ more accessible most accessible adj
tillgänglig
Easy of access or approach. [from 1640s]
(of a person) Easy to get along with.
mottaglig
(followed by to) Open to the influence of.
lättbegriplig
(art, literature) Easily understood or appreciated. [from 1961]

accession /ækˈseʃ.ən/ /ækˈsɛʃ.ən/ /əˈseʃ.ən/ /əˈsɛʃ.ən/ accessions n
tillträde anslutning
A coming to; the act of acceding and becoming joined.
nyanskaffning nyförvärv
Increase by something added; that which is added; augmentation from without.
tilträdelse
The act of coming to or reaching a throne, an office, or dignity.

accessory /ækˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /ækˈsɛsəɹi/ /əkˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /əkˈsɛsəɹi/ accessories n
accessoar tillbehör
Something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment.
medbrottsling medhjälpare
(legal) A person who is not present at a crime, but contributes to it as an assistant or instigator.

accessory fruit accessory fruits n
skenfrukt
(botany) A fruit which includes tissue not derived from the ovary but from some adjacent tissue, as for instance, a strawberry.

accident /ˈæk.sə.dənt/ /ˈæk.sə.dɛnt/ /ˈæk.sə.dɪnt/ /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/ accidents n
olycka
An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly caused by humans.
trafikolycka olycka
(transportation) A collision or crash of a vehicle, aircraft, or other form of transportation that causes damage to the transportation involved; and sometimes injury or death to the transportation's occupants or bystanders in close proximity. (but see Usage notes)

accidental /ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/ more accidental most accidental adj
tillfällig
Happening by chance, or unexpectedly; taking place not according to the usual course of things; by accident, unintentional. [from 16th c.]

accidentally /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/ more accidentally most accidentally adv
oavsiktligen
In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.
Unintentionally.

acclimatization /ə.ˌklaɪ.mə.tə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ acclimatizations n
acklimatisering
The act of acclimatizing; the process of inuring to a new climate, or the state of being so inured.

acclimatize /əˈklaɪ.məˌtaɪz/ v
acklimatisera
(transitive) To make used to a new climate or one that is different from that which is natural; to inure or habituate to other circumstances; to adapt to the peculiarities of a foreign or strange climate.

acclivity /əˈklɪv.ə.ti/ acclivities n
sluttning stigning
(geomorphology) A slope or inclination of the earth, as the side of a hill, considered as ascending, in opposition to declivity, or descending; an upward slope; ascent.

accommodate /əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/ /əˈkɒməˌdeɪt/ [əˈkʰɑməˌdeɪt] [əˈkʰɒməˌdeɪt] v
hysa förse tillgodose
(transitive) To cause to come to agreement; to bring about harmony; to reconcile.

accommodation /ə.ˌkɑm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ /ə.ˌkɒm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ accommodations n
inkvartering tillfälligt boende
(chiefly, British, usually, a mass noun) Lodging in a dwelling or similar living quarters afforded to travellers in hotels or on cruise ships, or prisoners, etc.
(countable, uncountable) A convenience, a fitting, something satisfying a need.
anpassning
(countable, uncountable, followed by to) The act of fitting or adapting, or the state of being fitted or adapted; adaptation; adjustment.

accommodation ladder accommodation ladders n
fallrep
(nautical) a flight of stairs or a ladder for lowering over the side of a ship for access to and from a small boat.

accompaniment /ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt/ /ə.ˈkʌmp.ni.mənt/ accompaniments n
ackompanjemang komp
(music) A part, usually performed by instruments, that gives support or adds to the background in music, or adds for ornamentation; also, the harmony of a figured bass.
tillbehör ackompanjemang
That which accompanies; something that attends as a circumstance, or which is added to give greater completeness to the principal thing, or by way of ornament, or for the sake of symmetry.

accompanist /əˈkʌmp(ə)nɪst/ accompanists n
ackompanjatör
(music) The performer in music who takes the accompanying part.

accompany /əˈkʌm.pə.ni/ /əˈkʌmp.ni/ v
beledsaga göra sällskap sälla sig tillhopa
göra sällskap med slå följe med
(transitive) To go with or attend as a companion or associate; to keep company with; to go along with.
ackompanjera beledsaga
(intransitive, music) To perform an accompanying part or parts in a composition.
ackompanjera
(transitive, music) To perform an accompanying part next to (another instrument or musician).
(intransitive, obsolete) To associate in a company; to keep company.

accomplice /ə.ˈkɑm.pləs/ /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪs/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪs/ /əˈkɒm.plɪs/ accomplices n
medbrottsling kumpan medskyldig
(legal) An associate in the commission of a crime; a participator in an offense, whether a principal or an accessory.
medhjälpare
(rare) A cooperator.

accomplish /əˈkɐm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɒm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkʌm.plɪʃ/ v
fullborda uträtta åstadkomma
(transitive) To execute fully; to fulfill; to complete successfully.
uträtta åstadkomma
(transitive, archaic) To equip or furnish thoroughly; hence, to complete in acquirements; to render accomplished; to polish.

accomplishment /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/ /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃ.mənt/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənt/ accomplishments n
fullbordan utförande
The act of accomplishing; completion; fulfilment.
bedrift
That which completes, perfects, or equips thoroughly; acquirement; attainment; that which constitutes excellence of mind, or elegance of manners, acquired by education or training.
Something accomplished; an achievement.

accordance /əˈkɔɹ.dəns/ accordances n
enlighet överensstämmelse
Agreement; harmony; conformity; compliance.

according to preposition
enligt
Based on what is said or stated by; on the authority of.
enligt i enlighet med
In a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion to; in accordance with. [from 16th c.],

according to plan /əˈkɔɹdɪŋ tə ˈplæn/
planenlig
As intended, as planned, as expected; without the occurrence of any complications.

accordingly /ə.ˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ.li/ /əˈkɔː(ɹ).dɪŋ.li/ more accordingly most accordingly adv
alltså därför följaktligen följligen på denna grund på grund af detta
(conjunctive) In natural sequence; consequently; so.

accordion /ə.ˈkɔɹ.di.ən/ /əˈkɔ(ɹ).di.ˌən/ accordions n
dragspel ackordeon ackordion handklaver harmonika bälgaspel
A box-shaped musical instrument with means of keys and buttons, whose tones are generated by play of the wind from a squeezed bellows upon free metallic reeds.

accordionist /ə.ˈkɔɹd.i.ə.nəst/ accordionists n
dragspelare ackordeonspelare
Someone who plays the accordion.

accost /ə.ˈkɑst/ /ə.ˈkɒst/ /ə.ˈkɔst/ v
tilltala
(transitive) To speak to first; to address; to greet.

account /ə.ˈkaʊnt/ accounts n
abonnemang
konto redogörelse redovisning räkenskap räkning
(accounting) A registry of pecuniary transactions; a written or printed statement of business dealings or debts and credits, and also of other things subjected to a reckoning or review. [from c. 1300]
konto redogörelse redovisning
A statement in general of reasons, causes, grounds, etc., explanatory of some event; a reason of an action to be done.
konto
Authorization as a specific registered user in accessing a system.
beräkning räkning
(archaic) A reckoning; computation; calculation; enumeration; a record of some reckoning.

account /ə.ˈkaʊnt/ v
beräkna
(obsolete, transitive) To present an account of; to answer for, to justify. [14th–17th c.]

accountability /ə.ˌkaʊn.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ accountabilities n
ansvarighet ansvarsskyldighet
The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account or give an explanation; liability to be held responsible or answerable for something.

accountable /əˈkaʊntəbl̩/ more accountable most accountable adj
ansvarig
Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.

accountant /ə.ˈkaʊn.tənt/ [ə.ˈkæʊn.ʔn̩ʔ] accountants n
bokhållare
A reckoner, or someone who maintains financial matters for a person(s).

accounting /ə.ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/ accountings n
bokföring räkenskap
(business) The development and use of a system for recording and analyzing the financial transactions and financial status of an individual or a business.

accounts receivable n
fordringar
(accounting) The total monetary amount owed to a financial entity due to debts arising from sales on credit or on account.

accouter /əˈku tɚ/ v
utrusta
(transitive) To furnish with dress or equipments, especially those for military service

accredit /ə.ˈkɹɛd.ɪt/ v
ackreditera
(transitive) To put or bring into credit; to invest with credit or authority; to sanction.

accreditation /əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ [əˌkɹɛd.ɨɾˈeɪ.ʃən] [əˌkɹɛd.ɨˈteɪ.ʃən] [əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən] accreditations n
ackreditering
The giving of credentials.

accretion disk accretion disks n
ackretionsskiva
(astrophysics) A structure formed by matter falling into a gravitational source such as a galaxy, black hole, or protostar.

accrue /ə.ˈkɹu/ /əˈkɹuː/ v
växa till öka
(intransitive) To increase, to rise

accumulate /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪt/ /əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪt/ v
ackumulera
(transitive) To heap up in a mass; to pile up; to collect or bring together (either literally or figuratively)
(intransitive) To gradually grow or increase in quantity or number.

accumulation /ə.ˌkjuːm.jə.ˈleɪ.ʃən/ accumulations n
ackumulation ackumulering
(finance) The action of investors buying an asset from other investors when the price of the asset is low.

accumulator /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪ.tɚ/ accumulators n
ackumulator
(literal) One who, or that which, accumulates.

accuracy /ˈakjəɹəsi/ /ˈakjʊɹəsi/ /ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ accuracies n
noggrannhet
The state of being accurate; being free from error; exactness; correctness

accurate /ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/ /ˈæk.jɚ.ət/ /ˈæk.jɚ.ɪt/ /ˈæk.jʊ.ɹət/ /ˈæk.ə.ɹət/ more accurate most accurate adj
som stämmer
Telling the truth or giving a true result; exact; not defective or faulty

accusation /ˌæk.ju.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæk.jə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ accusations n
anklagelse beskyllning anklagan
(legal) A formal charge brought against a person in a court of law.

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ more accusative most accusative adj
ackusativ
(grammar) Applied to the case (as the fourth case of Latin, Lithuanian and Greek nouns) which expresses the immediate object on which the action or influence of a transitive verb has its limited influence. Other parts of speech, including secondary or predicate direct objects, will also influence a sentence’s construction. In German the case used for direct objects.

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ accusatives n
ackusativ
(grammar) The accusative case.

accuse /əˈkjuz/ /əˈkjuːz/ v
anklaga beskylla
(transitive) to find fault with, blame, censure
(intransitive) to make an accusation against someone

accuser /əˈkju.zɚ/ /əˈkjuː.zə/ accusers n
anklagare
One who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault.

accustomed /ə.ˈkʌs.təmd/ more accustomed most accustomed adj
van
Familiar with something through repeated experience; adapted to existing conditions. (of a person)
Familiar through use; usual; customary. (of a thing, condition, activity, etc.)

ace /eɪs/ aces n
ess äss
(card games) A playing card showing a single pip, typically the highest or lowest ranking card in a game.
etta
(dice) A die face marked with a single dot, typically representing the number one.
äss serveäss
(tennis, volleyball) A serve won without the opponent hitting the ball.
äss ess
(sometimes, _, attributive) An expert at something; a maverick, genius; a person of supreme talent.
A military aircraft pilot who is credited with shooting down many enemy aircraft, typically five or more.

ace of clubs aces of clubs n
klöver ess
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ace of diamonds aces of diamonds n
ruter ess
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ace of hearts aces of hearts n
hjärter ess
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ace of spades /eɪs.əv.speɪdz/ aces of spades n
spader ess
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ace up one's sleeve aces up one's sleeve n
äss i rockärmen
(idiom) A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

acerbic /əˈsɜ(ɹ)bɪk/ /əˈsɜː(ɹ)bɪk/ more acerbic most acerbic adj
syrlig
(figurative) Sharp, harsh, biting.

acerbity /əˈsɜːbɪti/ /əˈsɝbɪti/ [əˈsɜːbɪɾi] [əˈsɝbɪɾi] acerbities n
syrlighet
Sourness of taste, with bitterness and astringency, like that of unripe fruit.
bitterhet syrlighet
Harshness, bitterness, or severity

acerola /æ.səˈɹəʊ.lə/ acerolas n
acerola
Fruit of this tree.

acerose /ˈæs.əˌɹoʊs/ /ˈæs.əˌɹoʊz/ adj
nålformad
(botany) needle-shaped, having a sharp, rigid point, as the leaf of the pine.

acetaldehyde /ˌæs.ɪˈtæl.dəˌhaɪd/ acetaldehydes n
etanal
(organic compound) An organic compound, (CH3CHO). Sometimes called ethanal or acetic aldehyde. See aldehyde.

acetamide acetamides n
acetamid etanamid etansyraamid
(organic compound) The amide of acetic acid, CH3CONH2.

acetaminophen /əˌsitəˈmɪnəfən/ acetaminophens n
paracetamol
(North America) A white crystalline compound used in medicine as an anodyne to relieve pain and reduce fever.

acetate /ˈæsɪteɪ̯t/ acetates n
acetat
(organic chemistry) Any ester or salt of acetic acid.

acetic acid n
ättiksyra etansyra
(fatty acid) A clear colourless organic acid, CH3COOH, formed by the bacterial oxidation of ethanol through acetic fermentation; it is used as a solvent and has very many industrial applications; it is the major acidic component of vinegar.

acetic anhydride acetic anhydrides n
ättiksyraanhydrid
(organic compound) The acid anhydride of acetic acid, (CH3CO)2O.

acetone /ˈæ.sə.toʊn/ acetones n
aceton
(organic compound) A colourless, volatile, flammable liquid ketone, (CH3)2CO, used as a solvent.

acetyl /əˈsiːtaɪl/ /əˈsiːtɪl/ /ˈæsətɪl/ acetyls n
acetyl
(organic chemistry) The univalent radical CH3CO- derived from acetic acid.

acetylcholine /əˌsitəlˈkoʊlin/ acetylcholines n
acetylkolin
(neurotransmitter) A neurotransmitter in humans and other animals. It is an ester of acetic acid and choline with chemical formula CH3COOCH2CH2N+(CH3)3.

acetylcholine chloride n
acetylkolinklorid
(pharmaceutical drug) A parasympathomimetic drug that is rapidly broken down in the body, used for cataract surgery.

acetylcholinesterase acetylcholinesterases n
acetylkolinesteras
(enzyme) An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine into choline and acetic acid.

acetylene /əˈsɛtəlˌin/ acetylenes n
acetylen
A lamp powered by acetylene, particularly a motor vehicle headlight.

acetylsalicylic acid n
acetylsalicylsyra
(pharmaceutical drug) The acetate ester of salicylic acid (aspirin)

ache /ˈeɪk/ aches n
värk
Continued dull pain, as distinguished from sudden twinges, or spasmodic pain.

ache /ˈeɪk/ v
värka ha ont
(intransitive, stative) To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.

ache for v
längta efter
To desire or want something, or someone, very much.

achene /əˈkiːn/ achenes n
nötfrukt
(botany) A small, dry, indehiscent fruit, containing a single seed, as in the buttercup.

achieve /əˈt͡ʃiːv/ v
uppnå åstadkomma
(transitive) To carry out successfully; to accomplish. [from 14th c.]
uppnå
(transitive) To obtain, or gain (a desired result, objective etc.), as the result of exertion; to succeed in gaining; to win. [from 14th c.]

achievement /əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/ /əˈt͡ʃiːv.mɪnt/ achievements n
prestation
The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment.
(video games) An award for completing a particular task or meeting an objective in a video game.

achondroplasia /-ʒ(i)ə/ /eɪˌkɒndɹə(ʊ)ˈpleɪziə/ /ə-/ achondroplasias n
akondroplasi
(teratology) A genetic disorder, the most common form of short limb dwarfism.

achoo /ɑːˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɑːˈt͡ʃʰuː/ /əˈt͡ʃuː/ /əˈt͡ʃʰuː/ interjection
attjo
(onomatopoeia) The sound of a sneeze.

acid /ˈæsɪd/ acider acidest adj
sur syra
Sour, sharp, or biting to the taste; tart; having the taste of vinegar.
(figuratively) Sour-tempered.
syra- syra
Of or pertaining to an acid; acidic.

acid /ˈæsɪd/ acids n
syra
A sour substance.
(chemistry)
syra acid
(uncountable, slang) LSD, lysergic acid diethylamide.

acid anhydride acid anhydrides n
syraanhydrid
(organic chemistry) A class of organic compounds having two acyl groups bonded to the same oxygen atom. They react with water to give carboxylic acids.

acid rain acid rains n
surt regn
Rain which is unusually acidic (pH of less than the natural range of 5 to 6); caused mainly by atmospheric pollution with sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen compounds.

acid test /ˌæsɪd ˈtɛst/ acid tests n
eldprov stålbad
(figuratively) A rigorous test or appraisal of the quality or worth of something.

acid-resistant adj
syrafast
able to withstand the effects of acids

acidic /əˈsɪdɪk/ more acidic most acidic adj
sur syrlig
(chemistry) Having a pH less than 7, or being sour, or having the strength to neutralize alkalis, or turning a litmus paper red.
syra-
Of or relating to acid; having the character of an acid.

acidification /əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ acidifications n
försurning syrning
The act or process of making something sour (acidifying), or changing into an acid.

acidify /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/ v
försura syra
To make something (more) acidic or sour; to convert into an acid.

acidimeter /ˌæsəˈdɪmətə(ɹ)/ acidimeters n
surhetsmätare
(chemistry) An instrument for ascertaining the strength of acids.

acidity /əˈsɪdɪti/ acidities n
surhet
The quality or state of being acid.
Sourness; tartness; sharpness to the taste.

acidity regulator acidity regulators n
surhetsreglerande medel
any food additive used to control pH

acidosis /ˌæs.ɪˈdoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌæs.ɪˈdəʉ.sɪs/ /ˌæs.ɪˈdəʊ.sɪs/ acidoses n
acidos
(pathology) An abnormally increased acidity of the blood.

acknowledge /əkˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ/ [əkˈnɑːɫəd͡ʒ] [əkˈnɒlɨ̞d͡ʒ] [əɡˈnɑːɫəd͡ʒ] [əɡˈnɒlɨ̞d͡ʒ] [ɨkˈnɑːɫɨd͡ʒ] [ɨɡˈnɑːɫɨd͡ʒ] v
bekänna erkänna
(transitive) To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in
kännas vid
(transitive) To own or recognize in a particular quality, character or relationship; to admit the claims or authority of; to give recognition to.

acknowledged more acknowledged most acknowledged adj
erkänd
Generally accepted, recognized or admitted.

acknowledgment /əkˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əɡˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əɡˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ acknowledgments n
erkännande
The act of acknowledging

acme /ˈæk.mi/ acmes n
höjdpunkt kulmen
A high point: the highest point of any range, the most developed stage of any process, or the culmination of any field or historical period. [c. 1610]
kulm
(rare) Full bloom or reproductive maturity.

acne /ˈæk.ni/ acnes n
akne acne
A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.

aconite /ˈæ.kə.naɪt/ aconites n
stormhatt
The herb wolfsbane, or monkshood; any plant of the genus Aconitum, all the species of which are poisonous.

acorn /ˈeɪ.kɔɹn/ /ˈeɪ.kɔːn/ /ˈeɪkɚn/ acorns n
ekollon
(nautical) A cone-shaped piece of wood on the point of the spindle above the vane, on the mast-head.

acoustic /əˈkuː.stɪk/ adj
akustisk
Pertaining to the sense of hearing, the organs of hearing, or the science of sounds.
(music, musical instrument) Naturally producing or produced by an instrument without electrical amplification or the need thereof.

acoustic /əˈkuː.stɪk/ acoustics n
akustik
(usually, in the plural) The properties or qualities of a room or building that determine how sound is transmitted in it.

acoustic guitar acoustic guitars n
akustisk gitarr
A hollow-body guitar of the older variety, in contradistinction to an electric guitar.

acoustically adv
akustiskt
(manner) In an acoustic manner, or using an acoustic musical instrument.

acoustician acousticians n
akustiker
One versed in acoustics, especially a physicist who specializes in acoustics.

acoustics /əˈkuː.stɪks/ n
akustik
(physics) The science of sounds, teaching their nature, phenomena and laws.

acquaint /əˈkweɪnt/ v
bekanta sig sätta sig in
(transitive, followed by with) To furnish or give experimental knowledge of; to make (one) know; to make familiar.

acquaintance /əˈkweɪntəns/ /ʌˈkweɪn.təns/ acquaintances n
bekantskap
(uncountable) A state of being acquainted with a person; originally indicating friendship, intimacy, but now suggesting a slight knowledge less deep than that of friendship; acquaintanceship. [from 12th c.]
bekant
(countable) A person or persons with whom one is acquainted. [from 14th c.]

acquainted /əˈkweɪntɪd/ /əˈkwæɪntəd/ more acquainted most acquainted adj
bekant
Personally known; familiar.

acquiescence /ˌæk.wiːˈɛs.əns/ acquiescences n
eftergivenhet medgivande underkastelse
A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content, distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.

acquire /əˈkwaɪə/ /əˈkwaɪɚ/ v
förvärva skaffa få införskaffa uppköpa
(transitive) To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own
drabbas av få
(medicine) To become affected by an illness.

acquis communautaire n
Gemenskapens regelverk
The full body of European Union law.

acquisition /ˌæk.wəˈzɪʃ.ən/ /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/ acquisitions n
förvärv införskaffning uppköp
The act or process of acquiring.

acquisitiveness acquisitivenesses n
födgeni
The quality of being acquisitive; propensity to acquire property; desire of possession.

acquit /əˈkwɪt/ v
frikänna
(transitive) To declare or find innocent or not guilty.

acquittal /əˈkwɪ.d(ə)l/ /əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/ acquittals n
frikännande frikännande dom
(legal) A legal decision that someone is not guilty with which they have been charged, or the formal dismissal of a charge by some other legal process. [from 15th c.]

acrimonious /-ɹə-/ /ˌæk.ɹɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌæk.ɹɪˈməʊ.nɪ.əs/ more acrimonious most acrimonious adj
bitter
(figuratively) Angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies: bitter, mean-spirited, sharp in language or tone. [from early 17th c.]

acrobat /ˈæk.ɹə.bæt/ acrobats n
akrobat
An athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination, often as part of a circus performance.

acrobatics n
akrobatik
The art of performing acrobatic gymnastic feats.

acrocyanosis /ˌæ.kɹoʊ.ˌsaɪ.ə.ˈnoʊ.sɪs/ acrocyanoses n
akrocyanos
(pathology) A persistent blue or cyanotic discoloration of the digits, most commonly occurring in the hands although also occurring in the face and feet as well.

acromegaly /ˌækroʊˈmɛɡəli/ acromegalies n
akromegali
(disease) A chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones of the extremities, face, and jaw that is caused by over-activity of the pituitary gland.

acromion /əˈkroʊ.mi.ən/ acromia acromions n
akromion
(anatomy) The outermost point of the shoulder blade.

acronym /ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/ acronyms n
akronym
(linguistics) An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words.

acrophobia acrophobias n
akrofobi höjdskräck
phobia or strong fear of being high above ground level

acrosome acrosomes n
akrosom
A structure forming the end of the head of a spermatozoon

across /əˈkɹɑs/ /əˈkɹɒs/ /əˈkɹɔs/ adv
horisontellt vågrätt
(crosswords) Horizontally.

across /əˈkɹɑs/ /əˈkɹɒs/ /əˈkɹɔs/ preposition
över
On the opposite side of (something that lies between two points of interest).
(Southern US, AAVE) across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest).
över genom
From one side to the other within (a space being traversed).
tvärs över
At or near the far end of (a space).

across the board
över hela linjen
(idiomatic) Pertaining to all categories or things.

across the pond /əˈkɹɑs ðə ˈpɑnd/ /əˌkɹɒs ðə ˈpɒnd/ /əˌkɹɔs ðə ˈpɑnd/
over there
(informal) On or to the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

acrostic /əˈkɹɑstɪk/ /əˈkɹɒstɪk/ /əˈkɹɔstɪk/ acrostics n
akrostikon
A poem or other text in which certain letters, often the first in each line, spell out a name or message. [from 16th c.]

acryl acryls n
akryl
(organic chemistry) The univalent radical derived from acrylic acid :- CH2=CH-CO-

act /æk/ /ækt/ acts n
handling dåd akt
(countable) Something done, a deed.
handling akt
The process of doing something.
akt handling
(countable) A formal or official record of something done.
(countable, drama) A division of a theatrical performance.
(countable) A display of behaviour.
(law) Ellipsis of act of parliament.

act /æk/ /ækt/ v
agera handla
(obsolete, transitive) To do (something); to perform.
bete uppföra
(intransitive) To behave in a certain manner for an indefinite length of time.
(intransitive, law) To carry out work as a legal representative in relation to a particular legal matter.
spela
(copulative) To convey an appearance of being.

act of war acts of war n
krigshandling
(military) An action that would justify the initiation of hostilities against the perpetrator; an action that by its nature comprises a cessation of peace.
(military) An action taken by military forces as part of a war.

act out /ˌækt ˈaʊ̯t/ v
utagera utåtagerande
To express one's feelings through disruptive actions.

actin actins n
aktin
(protein, uncountable) A globular structural protein that polymerizes in a helical fashion to form an actin filament (or microfilament).

acting /ˈæk.tɪŋ/ adj
stf ställföreträdande tf tillförordnad
Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.

acting /ˈæk.tɪŋ/ actings n
skådespeleri
(uncountable, drama) The occupation of an actor.

actinium /ækˈtɪniəm/ actiniums n
aktinium
A radioactive, metallic chemical element (symbol: Ac) with an atomic number of 89; found in uranium ores.

actinobiology n
aktinobiologi
The study of the effects of radiation upon living organisms.

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ interjection
börja tagning varsågod
Demanding or signifying the start of something, usually a performance.

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ actions n
handling aktion
Something done, often so as to accomplish a purpose.
rörelse
A way of motion or functioning.
(literature) The event or connected series of events, either real or imaginary, forming the subject of a play, poem, or other composition; the unfolding of the drama of events.
action aktion
Fast-paced activity.
action
(slang, typically with a quantifier) Sexual intercourse.

action figure action figures n
actionfigur
A children's toy in the form of a posable plastic figurine of a character, often from a movie, video game, or television program, with moving parts and often capable of some form of spring-loaded movement. It is used to distinguish from dolls, which have acquired the reputation as a girl's toy, whereas action figures are more marketed toward boys.

action movie action movies n
actionfilm
A motion picture whose storyline involves fast-paced activity and conflict, usually including such elements as a heroic protagonist, violent fights, acrobatic stunts, chase scenes, and gunplay.

action plan action plans n
handlingsplan
A planned series of actions, tasks or steps designed to achieve an objective or goal.

action potential action potentials n
aktionspotential
(physiology) A short-term change in the electrical potential that travels along a cell such as a nerve or muscle fiber. [from 20th c.]

actionism actionisms n
aktionism
An excessive emphasis on action, activity, or change in lieu of continuity, stability, and permanence.

activate /ˈæktɪˌveɪt/ v
aktivera
(transitive) To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.

activated carbon n
aktivt kol
(chemistry) A very absorbent form of finely powdered carbon; used in purifying gases, and as an antidote for many poisons.

activation energy activation energies n
aktiveringsenergi
(chemistry, physics) The energy required to initiate a reaction. For example, the flame from the fuse of a firecracker provides a small initial amount of energy, after which the explosive reaction proceeds by itself, releasing a considerably larger quantity of energy. A small push given to a stable but top-heavy object may cause it to fall over; the potential energy released during the fall was present in the system all along but could not be realized as long as the object was upright and balanced.

active /ˈæk.tɪv/ more active most active adj
aktiv
Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.
Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble.
In action; actually proceeding; working; in force

active power active powers n
aktiv effekt
The real component of the power of an alternating current circuit; the product of the voltage and that part of the current that is in phase with the voltage

active voice active voices n
aktiv aktivum
(grammar, uncountable) The form in which the subject of a verb carries out some action.

active volcano active volcanoes active volcanos n
aktiv vulkan
(vulcanology, geology) A volcano that has erupted in the last 10,000 years, although not necessarily venting lava or gases now.

actively /ˈæktɪvli/ more actively most actively adv
aktivt
In an active manner.

activism /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪ.zəm̩/ /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪz.m̩/ activisms n
aktivism
The practice of using action to achieve a result, such as political demonstration or a strike in support of or in opposition to an issue.

activist /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/ activists n
aktivist
One who is politically active in the role of a citizen; especially, one who campaigns for change.

activities of daily living n
allmän daglig livsföring
(healthcare) A set of common daily activities, including bathing, feeding, and relieving oneself. A person’s ability or inability to perform them is used as a measurement of their functional status.

activity /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/ /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.tiː/ [ækˈtɪv.ə.ɾi] [ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ɾi] activities n
aktivitet verksamhet
(uncountable) The state or quality of being active; activeness.
aktivitet sysselsättning
(countable) Something done as an action or a movement.
(countable) Something done for pleasure or entertainment, especially one involving movement or an excursion.

actor /ˈak.tə/ /ˈæk.tɚ/ actors actress n
skådespelare aktör aktris skådespelerska
A person who acts a part in a theatrical play or (later) in film or television; a dramatic performer. [from 16th c.]

actress /ˈæk.tɹɪs/ actor actresses n
skådespelerska aktris
(now, _, rare) A female doer or "actor" (in a general sense). [from 16th c.]

actual /ˈæk(t)ʃ(u)əl/ /ˈæktj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈæt͡ʃəl/ adj
faktisk verklig reell
Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact. [from 14th c.]
aktuell befintlig rådande
(now, rare) in action at the time being; now existing; current. [from 18th c.]

actualize /ˈæktju.əlaɪz/ /ˈæktʃu.əlaɪz/ /ˈæktʃəlaɪz/ v
förverkliga
(transitive) To make real; to realize.
(intransitive) To become actual or real.

actually /ˈak.tjʊ.ə.lɪ/ /ˈak.t͡ʃ(ʊ.)(ə.)li/ /ˈak.t͡ʃʊ.ə.lɪ/ /ˈak.ʃ(ʊ.)(ə.)li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.u.li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.ə.li/ /ˈæk.t͡ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/ /ˈæk.ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/ adv
verkligen egentligen faktiskt i själva verket
(modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

actuarial science n
försäkringsvetenskap
(applied mathematics, insurance, finance) The discipline within applied mathematics dealing with risk assessment and the modelling of uncertainty; the rigorous application of mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk, in industries including insurance and finance.

actuary /ˈæktjʊəɹi/ /ˈæktʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈæktʃəɹi/ /ˈæktʃʊəɹi/ actuaries n
aktuarie
A professional who calculates financial values associated with uncertain events subject to risk, such as insurance premiums or pension contributions.

acuity /əˈkjuːɪti/ acuities n
skärpa
Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.

acumen /æˈkjumən/ /əˈkjumən/ /əˈkjuːmən/ /ˈækjəmən/ /ˈækjəˌmɛn/ /ˈækjʊmən/ acumens acumina n
skarpsinne skarpsinnighet
Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination.

acupoint acupoints n
akupunkturpunkt
(alternative medicine) A specific point on the body where acupuncture or acupressure is applied.

acupressure acupressures n
akupressur
(uncountable) An alternative medicine technique, derived from acupuncture, in which physical pressure is applied to acupoints.

acupuncture /ˈæ.kju.ˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃɝ/ acupunctures n
akupunktur
The insertion of needles into the (living) tissue of the body affecting the Qi or energy along energetic pathways of the body called meridians. This modality is traditionally used as a form of internal medical treating all disease and illnesses, in Western countries it is widely used for the purposes of pain relief.

acute /əˈkjut/ /əˈkjuːt/ acuter acutest more acute most acute adj
skarp
Intense; sensitive; sharp.
akut
Urgent.
(medicine) Of an abnormal condition of recent or sudden onset, in contrast to delayed onset; this sense does not imply severity, unlike the common usage.
(medicine) Of a short-lived condition, in contrast to a chronic condition; this sense also does not imply severity.
(orthography) After a letter of the alphabet: having an acute accent.
spetsig
(geometry, of an angle) Less than 90 degrees.
(geometry, of a triangle) Having all three interior angles measuring less than 90 degrees.

acute accent acute accents n
akut accent
(orthography) : A diacritical mark ( ´ ) that can be placed above a number of letters in many languages of the Latin, Greek and Cyrillic writing systems.

acute sedge n
vasstarr
A sedge species, Carex acuta (in Carex subg. Carex).

acute triangle acute triangles n
spetsvinklig triangel
(geometry) A triangle all of the angles of which are acute.

acute-angled adj
spetsig
(geometry) Of a triangle, having three acute angles.

ad hoc /ˌæd ˈhɑk/ /ˌæd ˈhɒk/ /ˌæd ˈhɔk/ more ad hoc most ad hoc adj
ad hoc
For a particular purpose.

ad hominem ad hominems n
personangrepp
(informal) A personal attack.

ad infinitum /ˌæd ɪnfɪˈnaɪtəm/ adv
i all oändlighet utan slut
Endlessly; for ever; neverendingly.

ad nauseam /ˌæd ˈnɑziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɒziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɔziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɔːziəm/ adv
till leda
To a nauseating or sickening degree.

ad-lib v
improvisera
To improvise all or part of a speech or other performance, especially in comedy.

adage /ˈæ.dɪd͡ʒ/ adages n
ordspråk talesätt
An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.

adamant /ˈæd.ə.mænt/ /ˈæd.ə.mənt/ more adamant most adamant adj
benhård obeveklig orubblig
(said of people and their conviction) Firm; unshakeable; unyielding; determined.

adamant /ˈæd.ə.mænt/ /ˈæd.ə.mənt/ adamants n
adamant
An imaginary rock or mineral of impenetrable hardness; a name given to the diamond and other substances of extreme hardness.

adapt /əˈdæpt/ more adapt most adapt adj
anpassad
Adapted; fit; suited; suitable.

adapt /əˈdæpt/ v
anpassa
(transitive) To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit
(transitive) To make by altering or fitting something else; to produce by change of form or character

adaptable /əˈdæptəbəl/ more adaptable most adaptable adj
anpassningsbar
Capable of adapting or of being adapted.

adaptation /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/ adaptations n
anpassning

adapted /əˈdæptɪd/ more adapted most adapted adj
anpassad
Having been subject to an alteration or change to fit a different circumstance or medium.

adapter /əˈdæptə(ɹ)/ /əˈdæptəɹ/ adapters n
adapter
Specifically, an AC adapter: a device that reduces voltage and converts AC to DC to allow a battery-powered device to use mains power.
Specifically, a device that allows one format of plug to be used with a different format of socket.

add /æd/ v
tillägga
(transitive) To append (e.g. a statement); to say further information; to add on.
addera summera lägga till lägga ihop tilläga
(intransitive) To make an addition; to augment; to increase; to add on.
summera addera lägga ihop
(intransitive, mathematics) To perform the arithmetical operation of addition.

add fuel to the fire v
hälla bensin på elden
(idiomatic) To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.

add insult to injury v
strö salt i såren
(idiomatic) To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an already unfavourable situation.

add-on add-ons n
tillägg tilläggsprogram
(computer hardware, software) A software extension or hardware peripheral that provides additional functions or customization for a core application or system.

addend /ˈæd.ɛnd/ addends n
addend
(mathematics) Addendum, any one of two or more numbers or other terms that are to be added together.

addendum /əˈden.dəm/ /əˈdɛn.dəm/ addenda addendums n
tillägg
Something to be added; especially text added as an appendix or supplement to a document.

adder /ˈædɚ/ adders n
huggorm
Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen, the northern copperhead, a venomous viper found in the eastern United States
The common European adder (Vipera berus).

adder stone adder stones n
hönsgud
A stone of varying forms and usually glassy with a naturally formed hole, which is often used as an amulet or bead.

addict /əˈdɪkt/ /ˈæd.ɪkt/ addicts n
beroende
narkoman missbrukare
A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug

addiction /əˈdɪkʃən/ addictions n
beroende
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.

addictive /əˈdɪktɪv/ more addictive most addictive adj
beroendeframkallande vanebildande
Causing or tending to cause addiction; habit-forming.

addition /əˈdɪʃ.ən/ [əˈdɪʃ.n̩] additions n
tillskott tillsats
(uncountable) The act of adding anything.
Anything that is added.
addition
(uncountable) The arithmetic operation of adding.

addition reaction addition reactions n
additionsreaktion
(chemistry) a reaction in which radicals are added to both sides of a double or triple bond

additional /əˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
ytterligare
Supplemental or added to something.

additive /ˈæ.də.tɪv/ /ˈæ.dɪ.tɪv/ [ˈæ.ɾə.tɪv] [ˈæ.ɾə.ɾɪv] additives n
tillsats
A substance added to another substance or product to produce specific properties in the combined substance.

additive identity additive identities n
additativ identitet
(algebra) An element of an algebraic structure, generally denoted 0, which is an identity for an additive operation (generally denoted +). That is, x + 0 = 0 + x = x for any x in the structure.

addorsed adj
frånvänd
(heraldry, of animals or wings) Set back to back, facing away from each other.

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈæd.ɹɛs/ addresses n
adress
A description of the location of a property, usually with at least a street name and number, name of a town, and now also a postal code; such a description as superscribed for direction on an envelope or letter. [from 17th c.]
(computing) A number identifying a specific storage location in computer memory; a string of characters identifying a location on the internet or other network; sometimes (specifically) an e-mail address. [from 20th c.]
(by extension) The property itself. [from 19th c.]
tal
An act of addressing oneself to a person or group; a discourse or speech, or a record of this. [from 17th c.]

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈæd.ɹɛs/ v
adressera
(transitive) To direct speech to; to make a communication to, whether spoken or written; to apply to by words, as by a speech, petition, etc., to speak to.
(transitive) To direct in writing, as a letter; to superscribe, or to direct and transmit.
förbereda förbereda sig
(transitive) To address oneself to; to prepare oneself for; to apply oneself to; to direct one's speech, discourse or efforts to.

address bar address bars n
adressfält
(computing, graphical user interface) A bar in a web browser that displays the address (uniform resource identifier) of the page or resource being displayed.

addressee addressees n
adressat mottagare
The person or organization to which something, such as a letter or message, is addressed or sent, for whom the item is intended.

addressing /əˈdɹɛsɪŋ/ addressings n
adressering

adductor /əˈdʌktɚ/ adductores adductors n
adduktor
(anatomy) A muscle which draws a limb or part of the body toward the middle line of the body, or closes extended parts of the body; -- opposed to abductor

adenitis /ædəˈnaɪtɪs/ adenitides adenitises n
körtelinflammation
(symptom, pathology) Glandular inflammation.

adenocarcinoma adenocarcinomas adenocarcinomata n
adenokarcinom
(oncology) Any of several forms of carcinoma that originate in glandular tissue.

adenohypophysis adenohypophyses n
adenohypofys
(anatomy) The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, producing and secreting several peptide hormones that regulate many physiological processes including stress, growth, and reproduction.

adenoma /ædəˈnoʊmə/ adenomas adenomata n
adenom
(pathology) A benign tumour of the epithelium arising from or resembling a gland.

adenosine /əˈdɛnə(ʊ)siːn/ /əˈdɛnəsən/ /əˈdɛnəˌsin/ adenosines n
adenosin
(biochemistry, genetics, organic compound) A nucleoside derived from adenine and ribose, found in striated muscle tissue. [from 20th c.]

adenosine monophosphate adenosine monophosphates n
adenosinmonofosfat
(biochemistry) a nucleotide, found in all animal muscle cells, reversibly convertible to adenosine diphosphate and adenosine triphosphate

adenosine triphosphate n
adenosintrifosfat
(biochemistry, neurotransmitter) a nucleotide that is used as a source of energy in cellular reactions, in the synthesis of nucleic acids, and as a neurotransmitter recognised by purinergic receptors

adenylate cyclase n
adenylatcyklas adenylcyklas adenylylcyklas
(biochemistry) An enzyme which cyclizes adenosine triphosphate (ATP) into cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cyclic AMP, cAMP), having key regulatory roles in essentially all cells.

adept /ædˈɛpt/ /əˈdɛpt/ /ˈæd.ɛpt/ adepter adeptest more adept most adept adj
skicklig
Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient

adequate /ˈæ.də.kɪt/ /ˈæd.ə.kwɪt/ /ˈæd.ɪ.kwət/ /ˈæd.ɪˌkweɪt/ more adequate most adequate adj
adekvat tillämplig
Equal to or fulfilling some requirement.

adessive adessives n
adessiv
(grammar) the adessive case, or a word in that case.

adhan /ɑːˈðɑːn/ /əˈðɑːn/ adhans n
böneutrop
(Islam) The call to prayer, which consisted originally of simply four takbirs followed by the statement (أَشْهَدُ أَنْ) لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا ٱلله.

adhere /ædˈhɪə/ /ædˈhɪɹ/ v
fästa
(intransitive) To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united.
hålla hålla fast
(intransitive, figurative) To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree.

adherence /ədˈhɪə.ɹəns/ /ədˈhɪɹ.əns/ adherences n
följsamhet

adherent /ædˈ(h)ɪə.ɹənt/ /ædˈ(h)ɪɹ.ənt/ /əd-/ adherents n
anhängare
A person who has membership in some group, association or religion.

adhesive /ædˈhi.sɪv/ more adhesive most adhesive adj
vidhäftande
sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances

adhesive /ædˈhi.sɪv/ adhesives n
klister
a substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion

adhesive tape adhesive tapes n
tejp tape
(US, medical) Surgical tape, such tape made specifically for medical purposes.

adiabatic /ˌeɪ.daɪ.əˈbæt.ɪk/ /ˌeɪ.dɪəˈbæt.ɪk/ /ˌæd.ɪəˈbæt.ɪk/ adj
adiabatisk
(physics, thermodynamics, of a process) That occurs without gain or loss of heat (and thus with no change in entropy, in the quasistatic approximation).

adieu /əˈd(j)ɪu̯/ /əˈdju/ /əˈdjuː/ /əˈdjɜː/ /əˈdu/ adieus adieux n
adjö farväl
A farewell, a goodbye; especially a fond farewell, or a lasting or permanent farewell.

adipic acid n
adipinsyra
(organic compound) A white crystalline dicarboxylic acid, C4H8(COOH)2; it has many industrial applications; when condensed with hexamethylene diamine it produces nylon.

adipocyte adipocytes n
fettcell adipocyt
(cytology) a type of cell, present in adipose tissue, where fat is stored as a source of energy

adipose /ˈæd.ɪ.poʊs/ /ˈæd.ɪ.pəʊs/ /ˈæd.ɪ.pəʊz/ more adipose most adipose adj
fett- fetthaltig
Containing, composed of, or consisting of fat; fatty.

adit /ˈæ.dɪt/ adits n
dagort stoll
A horizontal or nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine, as contrasted with a shaft or vertical entry passage. An adit may be used for ventilation, haulage, drainage, or other purposes.

adjacent /əˈd͡ʒeɪ.sənt/ adj
angränsande intilliggande
Lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring; bordering on.

adjectival /ˌædʒɛkˈtaɪ.vəl/ /ˌæd͡ʒəkˈtaɪ.vəl/ /ˌæd͡ʒəˈtaɪ.vəl/ more adjectival most adjectival adj
adjektivisk
(grammar) Of or relating to or functioning as an adjective.

adjective /ˈæd͡ʒ.ə.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ək.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɛk.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/ adjectives n
adjektiv egenskapsord tilläggsord
(grammar) A word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes a noun’s referent.

adjective phrase adjective phrases n
adjektivfras
(grammar) A phrase that collectively modifies or describes a noun or pronoun and which can usually be used both attributively and predicatively, can be graded, and be modified by an adverb.

adjoining /ʌˈd͡ʒɔɪn.ɪŋ/ more adjoining most adjoining adj
angränsande
Being in contact at some point or line; joining to

adjourn /əˈdʒɜːn/ /əˈd͡ʒɝn/ v
ajournera flytta fram skjuta upp
(transitive) To postpone.
(intransitive, formal, uncommon) To move as a group from one place to another.

adjournment adjournments n
ajournering
The state of being adjourned, or action of adjourning.

adjudicate /əˈd͡ʒudɪˌkeɪt/ v
döma
To settle a legal case or other dispute.

adjudicator /æ.d͡ʒu.dɪˈkeɪ.tɔɹ/ adjudicators n
domare
One who adjudicates.

adjunct professor adjunct professors n
adjungerad professor
(US, education) A college professor who is employed part-time or for a limited time, is junior to a full professor, or is otherwise not eligible for tenure.

adjust /əˈd͡ʒʌst/ v
anpassa
(transitive) To modify.

adjustable more adjustable most adjustable adj
inställbar justerbar reglerbar
capable of being adjusted

adjustable pliers n
polygrip
A type of pliers used by plumbers that can be quickly changed in size and is primarily used for tightening nuts on water pipes.

adjustable spanner adjustable spanners n
skiftnyckel
(British) An adjustable hand tool for tightening and loosening nuts and bolts.

adjustment /əˈd͡ʒʌst.mənt/ adjustments n
justering
The result of adjusting something; a small change; a minor correction; a modification or alteration

adjuvant /ˈæd͡ʒ.ə.vənt/ adjuvants n
adjuvant
(agriculture) An additive (often a separate product) that enhances the efficacy of pesticide products, but has little or no pesticidal activity itself. [from mid 20th c.]

administer /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stə/ /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɚ/ v
administrera
(transitive) To manage or supervise the conduct, performance or execution of; to govern or regulate the parameters for the conduct, performance or execution of; to work in an administrative capacity.

administration /ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ administrations n
administration förvaltning
(uncountable) The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.
förvaltning administration
(countable, government, politics) The executive part of government; the persons collectively who are entrusted with the execution of laws and the superintendence of public affairs; the chief magistrate and his cabinet or council; or the council, or ministry, alone, as in Great Britain.

administrative /ədˈmɪn.əˌstɹeɪ.tɪv/ /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹə.tɪv/ [ədˈmɪn.əˌstɹeɪ.ɾɪv] [ədˈmɪn.ɪ.st̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷə.tʰɪv] more administrative most administrative adj
administrativ
Of or relating to administering or administration.

administrative court administrative courts n
förvaltningsdomstol
(law) In many civil law jurisdictions, a specialized court separate from the ordinary court system in charge of reviewing decisions made by public authorities under administrative law.

administrative law n
förvaltningsrätt
(legal) All the laws that pertain to the administrative agencies of government.

administratively adv
administrativt
In an administrative manner, or for purposes of administration.

administrator /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtə/ /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtɚ/ administrators n
administratör handläggare
One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager
administratör
(computing) One who is responsible for software installation, management, information and maintenance of a computer or network

admirable /æd.ˈmaɪ.ɹə.bəl/ /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/ more admirable most admirable adj
beundransvärd imponerande
Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration.

admiral /ˈæd.mə.ɹəl/ /ˈæd.mɚ.əl/ admirals n
amiral
A naval officer of the highest rank; the commander of a country's naval forces.
A naval officer of high rank, immediately below Admiral of the Fleet; the commander of a fleet or squadron.
Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genera Kaniska, Limenitis and Vanessa, especially a red admiral or white admiral.

admiralty /ˈæd.mɪ.ɹəl.ti/ admiralties n
amiralitet
(military) The office or jurisdiction of an admiral.

admiration /ˌæd.məˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ admirations n
beundran
A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful

admire /ədˈmaɪə/ /ədˈmaɪɹ/ /ədˈmʌɪɹ/ v
beundra
(transitive) To regard with wonder and delight.

admirer /ædˈmaɪɚ.ɹɚ/ /ədˈmaɪ.ɹə/ admirers n
beundrare
One who admires.

admissible more admissible most admissible adj
tillåtlig
Capable or deserving to be admitted, accepted or allowed; allowable, permissible, acceptable.

admission /ædˈmɪʃ.ən/ admissions n
insläpp antagning intagning
The act or practice of admitting.
antagande erkännande medgivande
A fact, point, or statement admitted; as, admission made out of court are received in evidence
entréavgift inträdesavgift
The cost or fee associated with attendance or entry.

admit /ədˈmɪt/ v
släppa in
(transitive) To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration
tillåta
(transitive) To allow (someone) to enter a profession or to enjoy a privilege; to recognize as qualified for a franchise.
(transitive) To be capable of; to permit. In this sense, "of" may be used after the verb, or may be omitted.
tillstå erkänna medge bekänna bekräfta
(transitive, or, intransitive) To concede as true; to acknowledge or assent to, as an allegation which it is impossible to deny (+ to).

admittance /ədˈmɪt.n̩s/ admittances n
admittans
(physics) The reciprocal of impedance

admixture /ædˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ /ədˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ admixtures n
blandning
A mixture, in some contexts:

admonition /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/ admonitions n
förmaning
Gentle or friendly reproof; counseling against fault or oversight; warning.

adolescent /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/ adolescents n
tonåring
A person who is in adolescence; someone who has reached puberty but is not yet an adult.

adopt /əˈdɑpt/ /əˈdɒpt/ v
adoptera
To take (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.) by choice into a relationship.
anamma
To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally.

adopter /əˈdɑp.tɚ/ /əˈdɒp.tə/ adopters n
adoptant
one who adopts

adoption /əˈdɑp.ʃən/ /əˈdɒp.ʃən/ adoptions n
adoption
The state of being adopted; the acceptance of a child of other parents as if he or she were one's own child.
Admission to an institution, for example a hospital, clinic, mental asylum.
anammande
The choosing and making that to be one's own which originally was not so; acceptance

adoptive father adoptive fathers n
adoptivfar adopivpappa
A man who has adopted a child, as opposed to a biological father.

adorable /əˈdoɹ.əˌbəl/ /əˈdɔːɹəbəl/ more adorable most adorable adj
bedårande förtjusande
Befitting of being adored; cute or loveable.

adore /əˈdo(ː)ɹ/ /əˈdoə̯/ /əˈdɔɹ/ /əˈdɔː/ v
beundra tillbe

adorn /əˈdɔɹn/ /əˈdɔː(ɹ)n/ v
pryda smycka
To make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.

adorn oneself with borrowed plumes v
lysa med lånta fjädrar
(idiomatic) To claim the honor of another for yourself.

adornment adornments n
dekoration utsmyckning

adrenal cortex adrenal cortexes n
binjurebark
(anatomy) The outer portion of the adrenal glands that produces hormones essential to homeostasis.

adrenal gland adrenal glands n
binjure adrenal körtel
(anatomy) In mammals, either of a pair of complex endocrine glands, situated above each kidney, secreting hormones which control the heart rate, blood pressure, and metabolism.

adrenaline /əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/ adrenalines n
adrenalin
(hormone) Epinephrine, the hormone and neurotransmitter.

adrift /əˈdɹɪft/ more adrift most adrift adj
på drift utan mal
Floating at random.

adscript adj
livegen
Held to service as attached to the soil; said of feudal serfs.

adsorption adsorptions n
adsorption
The adhesion of a liquid or gas on the surface of a solid material, forming a thin film on the surface.

adulation /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌædʒʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌæd͡ʒəˈleɪʃən/ adulations n
kryperi rövslickeri
Flattery; fulsome praise.

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.əlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ more adult most adult adj
vuxen
Fully grown.
vuxen-
(of a beverage) Containing alcohol, intended for consumption only by adults.
(of a cookie, gummy, etc.) Containing marijuana, intended for consumption only by adults.
Containing excessive vulgar or profane speech, text or images, intended only for adults.

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.əlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ adults n
vuxen
A fully grown human or animal.

adult actress adult actresses n
porraktris porrskådespelerska
(euphemistic) A female porn star.

adulterate /əˈdʌltərət/ /əˈdʌltəɹeɪt/ /əˈdʌltəɹət/ /əˈdʌltəˌɹeɪt/ [-ˈdɒl-] [-ˈdəl-] v
korrumpera
(transitive) To corrupt, to debase (someone or something).

adulterer /əˈdʌltəɹə/ /əˈdʌltəɹɚ/ adulterers adulteress n
äktenskapsbrytare äktenskapsbryterska
One who commits adultery: a spouse who has sex with a non-spouse

adulteress adulterer adulteresses n
äktenskapsbryterska
A female adulterer, a married woman or wife who commits adultery.

adultery /əˈdʌltəɹi/ adulteries n
hor äktenskapsbrott
(biblical, narrowly) Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse. See more synonyms at Thesaurus:cuckoldry

adulthood adulthoods n
vuxendom
The time period of a human being's majority; the time during which a human being has reached physical maturity, and ending with its death.

advance /ədˈvaːns/ /ədˈvæns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ advances n
förskott
An amount of money or credit, especially given as a loan, or paid before it is due; an advancement.
närmande öppning
(often, in the plural) An opening approach or overture, now especially of an unwelcome or sexual nature.

advance /ədˈvaːns/ /ədˈvæns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ v
avancera
To raise (someone) in rank or office; to prefer, to promote. [from 14th c.]
(intransitive) To move forwards; to approach. [from 16th c.]
förskottera
To provide (money or other value) before it is due, or in expectation of some work; to lend. [from 16th c.]

advance payment advance payments n
förskottslikvid förskottsbetalning
The part of a contractually due sum that is paid or received in advance for a good, service or social security payment.

advantage /ədˈvæn.(t)ɪd͡ʒ/ /ədˈvɑːn.tɪd͡ʒ/ advantages n
fördel
(countable) Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.
(tennis) The score where one player wins a point after deuce but needs the next to carry the game.

advantageous /ˌædvənˈteɪd͡ʒəs/ more advantageous most advantageous adj
fördelaktig förmånlig
Being of advantage, beneficial.

advent /ˈæd.vənt/ /ˈæd.vɛnt/ v
ankomst
To arrive or begin, especially at the first coming or appearance of something.

adventure /ædˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃə/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ adventures n
äventyrlighet
äventyr
A remarkable occurrence; a striking event.
A daring feat; a bold undertaking, in which dangers are likely to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events; the encountering of risks.
A mercantile or speculative enterprise of hazard; a venture; a shipment by a merchant on his own account.
(obsolete) That which happens by chance; hazard; hap.
äventyrsspel
(video games) A text adventure or an adventure game.

adventure game adventure games n
äventyrsspel
(video games) A computer or video game of the genre characterized by investigation, exploration, puzzle-solving, interaction with game characters, and a focus on narrative rather than reflex-based challenges.

adventurer /ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.ɚ/ adventurers n
äventyrare
One who enjoys adventures.

adventurous /ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.əs/ more adventurous most adventurous adj
äventyrlig
(of a, person) Inclined to adventure; willing to take risks; prone to embark on hazardous enterprises; daring.

adverb /ˈæd.vɜːb/ /ˈæd.vɝb/ adverbs n
adverb
(grammar) A word that modifies a verb, adjective, other adverbs, or various other types of words, phrases, or clauses.
(programming) In the Raku programming language, a named parameter that modifies the behavior of a routine.

adverbial /ædˈvɝbi.əl/ /ədˈvɜːbi.əl/ more adverbial most adverbial adj
adverbiell adverbial
(grammar) Of or relating to an adverb.

adverbial /ædˈvɝbi.əl/ /ədˈvɜːbi.əl/ adverbials n
adverbial
(grammar) An adverbial word or phrase.

adverbial phrase adverbial phrases n
adverbfras
(grammar) A phrase that collectively modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a prepositional phrase.

adversary /ædˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ədˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.s(ə)ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.sɛɹi/ /ˈæd.vəɹ.sɛɹi/ adversaries n
motståndare
An opponent or rival.

adverse possession adverse possessions n
hävd
(legal) A means of acquiring title to another's real property without compensation by occupying the property in a manner that has under common law the requirements of being actual, open and notorious, exclusive, hostile, under cover of claim or right, and continuous for a certain number of years.

adversity /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/ /ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/ adversities n
motgång elände
(uncountable) The state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.
motgång
(countable) An event that is adverse; calamity.

advertise /ˈadvə(ɹ)taɪz/ /ˈædvɚtaɪz/ v
tillkännage
(transitive) To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly. [from 15th c.]
göra reklam
(intransitive) To provide information about a person or goods and services to influence others. [from 18th c.]
annonsera
(transitive) To provide public information about (a product, service etc.) in order to attract public awareness and increase sales. [from 19th c.]

advertisement /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ /ədˈvɝtɪzmənt/ /ˈædvəˌtaɪzmənt/ /ˈædvəˌtɪzmənt/ /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/ /ˌædvəˈtʌɪzmənt/ advertisements n
reklam annons annonsering
(marketing) A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.

advertiser /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɚ/ advertisers n
annonsör
One who advertises.

advertising /ˈædvəˌtaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/ advertisings n
reklam
The industry or profession made up of such communications.

advice /ædˈvaɪs/ /ədˈvaɪs/ advices n
råd
(uncountable) An opinion offered to guide behavior in an effort to be helpful.

advisable more advisable most advisable adj
tillrådlig
(of a course of action) Worthy of being recommended; desirable.

advise /ədˈvaɪz/ v
råda uppmana anmana avisera informera meddela
(transitive) To give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or expedient to be followed.

advised /ədˈvaɪzd/ more advised most advised adj
överlagd
Considered or thought out; resulting from deliberation.
underrättad
Informed, appraised or made aware.

advisor /ædˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ædˈvaɪ.zɚ/ advisors n
konsult rådgivare sakkunnig

advisory /ədˈvaɪzəɹi/ more advisory most advisory adj
rådgivande
Able to give advice.

advocaat /ˈadvəkɑː/ advocaats n
äggtoddy
A Dutch liqueur made of egg yolks, sugar and strong liquor, typically brandy.

advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ /ˈæd.və.kət/ advocates n
advokat
Anyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor. [from 14th c.]
förespråkare
A person who speaks in support of something, or someone. [from 18th c.]

advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ /ˈæd.və.kət/ v
förespråka
(transitive) To encourage support for something.
plädera förespråka
(Scots law, in higher courts) To call a case before itself for decision.

adware n
annonsprogram reklamprogram
(computing) A software application that includes advertisements, which are displayed while the software is running. Developers use adware as a source of income and to keep the costs of the software down (usually making it free). Some adware programs can include spyware.

adze /ædz/ adzes n
skarvyxa däxel
A cutting tool that has a curved blade set at a right angle to the handle and is used in shaping wood.

adze /ædz/ v
tillyxa
To shape a material using an adze.

aeolian /iˈoʊ.li.ən/ /iˈoʊl.jən/ more aeolian most aeolian adj
eolisk
aeolisk
of, or relating to the wind.

aerial /eɪˈɛəɹɪəl/ /eɪˈɪəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛəɹiəl/ /ˈɛəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛɹiəl/ aerials n
antenn
(chiefly, _, UK) A rod, wire, or other structure for receiving or transmitting radio, television signals etc.

aerial work platform aerial work platforms n
skylift
A mechanical device used to provide temporary access to areas at high levels.

aerobatics n
konstflygning
Spectacular stunts, performed in an airplane or glider. Examples include various types of rolls and loops.

aerobic /ɛəˈɹoʊ.bɪk/ /ɛəˈɹəʊ.bɪk/ adj
aerobisk aerob
Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.g. aerobic bacteria.

aerobics /əˈɹoʊbɪks/ n
aerobics
A form of exercise, designed to enhance one's cardiovascular fitness, normally performed to music. [1968]

aerobiology n
aerobiologi
(biology) The study of the dispersion of airborne biological materials, as pollen, spores, microorganisms, or viruses.

aerodrome aerodromes n
flygplats
An airfield:

aerodynamic more aerodynamic most aerodynamic adj
aerodynamisk
of, or relating to the science of aerodynamics

aerodynamics n
aerodynamik
The science of the dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases, especially the interaction of moving objects with the atmosphere

aeronautics /ˌɛə.ɹəʊˈnɔː.tɪks/ /ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɑ.tɪks/ /ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɔ.tɪks/ [ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɑ.ɾɪks] [ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɔ.ɾɪks] n
aeronautik
The design, construction, mathematics and mechanics of aircraft and other flying objects

aerosol /ˈɛə.ɹəˌsɒl/ /ˈɛɚ.əˌsɑl/ /ˈɛɚ.əˌsɔl/ aerosols n
aerosol
A mixture of fine solid particles or liquid droplets suspended in a gaseous medium.

aerugo /aɪˈɹuːɡoʊ/ /iːˈɹuːɡoʊ/ /ɪˈɹuːɡoʊ/ n
ärg
metallic rust, particularly of brass or copper; verdigris; patina

aesthete /ˈiːs.θiːt/ /ˈɛs.θiːt/ aesthetes n
estet
(often, derogatory) Someone who cultivates an unusually high sensitivity to beauty, as in art or nature, often in a manner perceived to prioritize beauty over other qualities such as virtue and utility.

aesthetic /esˈθet.ɪk/ /iːsˈθet.ɪk/ /iːsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /əsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛtɪk/ more aesthetic most aesthetic adj
estetisk
Concerned with beauty, artistic effect, or appearance.

aesthetic /esˈθet.ɪk/ /iːsˈθet.ɪk/ /iːsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /əsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛtɪk/ aesthetics n
estetik
That which appeals to the senses.

aesthetician /ɛsθɪˈtɪʃən/ aestheticians n
kosmetolog
estetiker
One who studies aesthetics; a student of art or beauty.

aestheticise v
estetisera
(British spelling) To make aesthetic; to show something at its best, most pleasing or most artistic.

aesthetics /ɛsˈtɛt.ɪks/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪks/ aesthetics n
estetik
The study or philosophy of beauty.

aetiology /i.tiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /iː.tɪˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ aetiologies n
etiologi
(medicine, uncountable) The study or investigation of the causes of disease; a scientific explanation for the origin of a disease.

affable /ˈæf.ə.bəl/ more affable most affable adj
älskvärd vänlig förbindlig
Receiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; friendly, courteous, sociable.

affair /əˈfɛə/ /əˈfɛɚ/ /əˈfɛɹ/ affairs n
affär
An adulterous relationship (from affaire de cœur, affair of the heart).
A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.

affect /əˈfɛkt/ v
påverka influera
(transitive) To influence or alter.
fingera åstadkomma
(transitive) To make a show of; to put on a pretense of; to feign; to assume. To make a false display of. [from 16th c.]
beröra röra
(transitive) To move to emotion.
påverka drabba skada
(transitive, pathology) Of an illness or condition, to infect or harm (a part of the body).

affectation /ˌæf.ɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/ affectations n
tillgjordhet
An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.

affecting /əˈfɛktɪŋ/ more affecting most affecting adj
gripande rörande
Producing or causing strong feelings and emotions.

afferent /ˈæ.fə.rənt/ /ˈæ.fɜː.ənt/ adj
afferent inåtledande
Carrying towards.

affiliate /əˈfɪl.i.eɪt/ /əˈfɪl.i.ət/ affiliates n
dotterbolag filial
Someone or something, especially, a television station, that is associated with a larger, related organization, such as a television network; a member of a group of associated things.

affiliate /əˈfɪl.i.eɪt/ /əˈfɪl.i.ət/ v
tilldöma
(transitive, said of an illegitimate child) To fix the paternity of
härleda
(transitive) To connect in the way of descent; to trace origin to.
ansluta förena göra uppta
(intransitive, followed by "to" or "with") To attach (to) or unite (with); to receive into a society as a member, and initiate into its mysteries, plans, etc.

affine /əˈfaɪn/ more affine most affine adj
affin
(not comparable, geometry) Of or pertaining to a function expressible as f(\vec x)= A \vec x + \vec b (where A is a linear transformation and \vec b is a constant), which, regarded as a transformation, maps parallel lines to parallel lines and finite points to finite points.

affine geometry affine geometries n
affin geometri
(geometry, uncountable) The branch of geometry dealing with what can be deduced in Euclidean geometry when the notions of line length and angle size are ignored.

affine group affine groups n
affin grupp
(mathematics) The group of all affine transformations of a finite-dimensional vector space.

affine space affine spaces n
affint rum
(mathematics) a vector space having no origin

affine transformation affine transformations n
affin transformation
(geometry, linear algebra) A geometric transformation that preserves lines and parallelism, but in general not lengths or angles; (more formally) an automorphism of an affine space: a mapping of an affine space onto itself that preserves both the dimension of any affine subspace and the ratio of the lengths of any pair of parallel line segments.

affinity /əˈfɪnɪti/ affinities n
samhörighet
A family relationship through marriage of a relative (e.g. sister-in-law), as opposed to consanguinity (e.g. sister).

affirmative action affirmative actions n
kvotering positiv särbehandling
(uncountable) A set of policies or programs providing advantages for people of a group who are seen to have traditionally been the target of discrimination

affix /əˈfɪks/ /ˈæf.ɪks/ affixes n
affix
(linguistic morphology, broadly) A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem; a prefix, suffix, etc.

affixoid affixoids n
affixoid
(linguistics) A regular word that also works as an affix

affluent /æˈfluːənt/ /əˈfluːənt/ /ˈæf.lu.ənt/ /ˈæfluːənt/ more affluent most affluent adj
riklig öveflödande
Abundant; copious; plenteous.
förmögen välbärgad rik
(by extension) Abounding in goods or riches; having a moderate level of material wealth.

afford /əˈfo(ː)ɹd/ /əˈfoəd/ /əˈfoɹd/ /əˈfɔːd/ [əˈfo̞ɹd] v
ha råd
To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious; (usually, after an expression of ability, as could, able, difficult) to be able or rich enough.
bereda ge skänka
To give, grant, or confer, with a remoter reference to its being the natural result; to provide; to furnish.

affordable /əˈfɔɹ.də.bəl/ /əˈfɔː(ɹ).də.bəl/ more affordable most affordable adj
överkomlig
Able to be afforded; inexpensive or reasonably priced.

afforest /əˈfɒɹɪst/ /əˈfɔɹɪst/ v
beskoga
(transitive) To make into forest

afforestation afforestations n
förskogning
The act or process of creating a new forest where none had existed before, or reforestation of areas long deforested.

affreightment affreightments n
befraktningsavtal
(nautical) The act of hiring, or the contract for use of, a vessel, or some part of it, to convey cargo.

affricate /ˈæf.ɹə.keɪt/ /ˈæf.ɹə.kət/ /ˈæf.ɹɪ.keɪt/ /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kət/ affricates n
affrikata
(phonetics) A sound produced using a combination of a plosive and a fricative.

affront /əˈfɹʌnt/ affronts n
skymf förolämpning
An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult.

affront /əˈfɹʌnt/ v
förolämpa skymfa
To insult intentionally, especially openly.

aflame /əˈfleɪm/ more aflame most aflame adj
brinnande i brand i lågor
In flames, on fire, flaming, with flames coming from it.

afoot /əˈfʊt/ adv
till fots
On foot. (means of locomotion, walking)

aforementioned /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /ˈæfɚˌmɛn.ʃənd/ n
förutnämnda nämnda tidigare
(uncountable) The one or ones mentioned previously.

aforesaid /əˈfɔɹsɛd/ adj
förutnämnd
Previously stated; said or named before.

afraid /əˈfɹeɪd/ more afraid most afraid adj
rädd
Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

afresh /ʌˈfɹɛʃ/ more afresh most afresh adv
på nytt ånyo
Anew; again; once more

afro /ˈæf.ɹoʊ/ afros n
afro
hairstyle characterized by tightly curled locks and a rounded shape.

aft /æft/ further aft furthest aft more aft most aft adv
akterut akteröver
(nautical) At, near, or towards the stern of a vessel (with the frame of reference within the vessel).

after /ˈaf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑː.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ adv
efter senare
Behind; later in time; following.

after /ˈaf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑː.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ preposition
efter
Subsequently to; following in time; later than.
In pursuit of, seeking.
In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.
Next in importance or rank.
(Irish, Newfoundland, usually, preceded by a form of be, followed by an -ing form of a verb) Used to indicate recent completion of an activity
efter bakom
Behind.

after all
när allt kommer omkring trots allt
(idiomatic) anyway, in any case; indicates a statement is true regardless of other considerations; used to reinforce or explain a point.
trots allt ändå
(idiomatic) in the end, however; used in referring to something that was believed to be the case, but is not; or to an outcome that is not what was expected or predicted.

after-party /ˈæftɚˌpɑɹti/ /ˈɑːftəpɑːti/ after-parties n
efterfest
A party that happens after an official, often public, party or event.

afterbirth /ˈæf.tɚ.bɚθ/ afterbirths n
efterbörd
The placenta and other material expelled via the birth canal following childbirth or parturition in mammals.

afterglow afterglows n
aftonrodnad
The glow seen in the sky after sunset.

afterlife /ˈæftɚˌlaɪf/ /ˈɑːftəˌlaɪf/ afterlifes afterlives n
livet efter detta efterliv livet efter döden
A conscious existence after death.

aftermath /ˈæf.tə.ˌmæθ/ /ˈæf.tɚ.ˌmæθ/ /ˈɑːf.tə.ˌmɑːθ/ aftermaths n
efterdyning efterspel
That which happens after, that which follows, usually of strongly negative connotation in most contexts, implying a preceding catastrophe.

afternoon /af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ afternoons n
eftermiddag
The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

afterpain afterpains n
eftervärk
(pathology, often in the plural) pain of uterine contractions experienced after childbirth (especially after passage of the placenta)

aftershave aftershaves n
rakvatten aftershave
a lotion, gel, or liquid used after finishing shaving

aftershock aftershocks n
efterskalv
An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock").

aftertaste aftertastes n
eftersmak
The persistence of the taste of something no longer present.

afterwards /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/ /ˈɑːftə.wədz/ adv
efteråt senare
(temporal location) At a later or succeeding time.

afterwise more afterwise most afterwise adj
efterklok
Wise after the fact.

afterword afterwords n
efterord
an epilogue.

again /əˈɡeɪn/ /əˈɡɛn/ [əˈɡɪn] adv
igen
Tell me again, say again; used in asking a question to which one may have already received an answer that one cannot remember.
igen ånyo åter återigen på nytt å nyo
Used metalinguistically, with the repetition being in the discussion, or in the linguistic or pragmatic context of the discussion, rather than in the subject of discussion. [from 16thc.]

again and again adv
om och om igen
Repeatedly.

against /əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛnst/ [əˈɡeə̯nst] [əˈɡɛːnst] preposition
mot
In a contrary direction to.
In front of; before (a background).
As protection from.
(Hollywood) To be paid now in contrast to the following amount to be paid later under specified circumstances, usually that a movie is made or has started filming.
mot emot
In physical opposition to; in collision with.

against all odds
mot alla odds
(idiomatic) Despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability.

agalmatophilia n
agalmatofili
A paraphilia characterised by sexual attraction to a statue, doll, mannequin, or similar object.

agape /əˈɡɑː.peɪ/ /ˈæɡ.ɑˌpeɪ/ /ˈæɡ.ə.pi/ /ˈæɡ.əˌpeɪ/ agapae agapai n
agape
(uncountable, Christianity) The love of God for mankind, or the benevolent love of Christians for others.

agarwood agarwoods n
örnträ
Heartwood from trees of genus Aquilaria, especially Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. A. agallocha), infected with mold (Phialophora parasitica), which produce an aromatic resin in response to this infestation.

agate /ˈæɡ.ət/ /ˈæɡ.ɪt/ agates n
agat
(countable, uncountable, mineral) A semitransparent, uncrystallized silicate mineral and semiprecious stone, presenting various tints in the same specimen, with colors delicately arranged and often curved in parallel alternating dark and light stripes or bands, or blended in clouds; various authorities call it a variety of chalcedony, a variety of quartz, or a combination of the two.
(slang, usually, in the plural) A testicle.

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ ages n
ålder era tid tidevarv
(countable) A particular period of time in history, as distinguished from others.
generation
(countable) A generation.
åratal
(countable, hyperbole) A long time.
ålder
(countable, geology) The shortest geochronologic unit, being a period of thousands to millions of years; a subdivision of an epoch (or sometimes a subepoch).
era tidsålder ålder
(countable, poker) The right of the player to the left of the dealer to pass the first round in betting, and then to come in last or stay out; also, the player holding this position; the eldest hand.
ålder livstid livslängd
(uncountable) That part of the duration of a being or a thing which is between its beginning and any given time; specifically the size of that part.
ålder ålderdom
(uncountable) An advanced period of life; the latter part of life; the state of being old, old age, senility; seniority.

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ v
åldras
(intransitive) To grow aged; to become old; to show marks of age.
åldras föråldras
(transitive) To cause to grow old; to impart the characteristics of age to.

age group age groups n
åldersgrupp
A demographic grouping based on age.

age limit age limits n
åldersgräns
A restriction placed on an activity based on the age of the participants; either lower or higher limit.

age of consent ages of consent n
sexuell myndighetsålder
(legal) The age at which a person is legally considered to be mature enough to engage willingly in sexual intercourse, so that it is not a crime for someone else to have sex with the person.

age of majority ages of majority n
myndighetsålder
(legal) The age at which the rights and privileges of an adult are legally granted or recognized; i.e.; the age where a person ceases to be a minor legally and becomes a legal adult.

ageism /ˈeɪd͡ʒ.ɪz.əm̩/ /ˈeɪd͡ʒ.ɪzm̩/ ageisms n
åldersdiskriminering ålderism
The treating of a person or people, especially youth or seniors, differently from others based on assumptions, prejudices or/and stereotypes relating to their age.

agency /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒən.si/ agencies n
agens förmåga handlingskraft
The capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power.
(sociology, philosophy, psychology) The capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices.
agentur
The office or function of an agent; also, the relationship between a principal and that person's agent.
agentur byrå
An establishment engaged in doing business for another; also, the place of business or the district of such an agency.
byrå verk
A department or other administrative unit of a government; also, the office or headquarters of, or the district administered by such unit of government.

agenda /əˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ agendae agendas n
agenda dagordning
A temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to.
agenda dagordning föredragningslista
A list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting).

agent /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɛnt/ agents n
agent syssloman
One who acts for, or in the place of, another (the principal), by that person's authority; someone entrusted to do the business of another
agent
Someone who works for an intelligence agency
(computing) In the client-server model, the part of the system that performs information preparation and exchange on behalf of a client or server. Especially in the phrase “intelligent agent” it implies some kind of autonomous process which can communicate with other agents to perform some collective task on behalf of one or more humans.
(grammar) The participant of a situation that carries out the action in this situation, e.g. "the boy" in the sentences "The boy kicked the ball" and "The ball was kicked by the boy".
agent verksamt ämne
An active power or cause or substance; something (e.g. biological, chemical, thermal, etc.) that has the power to produce an effect

agent provocateur /ˈeɪ.dʒənt ˌpɹəʊ.vɒk.æ.tʊə(ɹ)/ agents provocateurs n
lockfågel
A person who secretly disrupts a group's activities from within the group, particularly by encouraging or committing illegal acts to discredit the group or expose them to prosecution; an instigator, troublemaker.

agglomeration agglomerations n
hopgyttring
The act or process of collecting in a mass; a heaping together.
State of being collected in a mass; a mass; cluster.

agglutinative /əˈɡluːtɪnətɪv/ more agglutinative most agglutinative adj
agglutinerande
(grammar) Having words derived by combining parts, each with a separate meaning.

aggregate /ˈæɡ.ɹɪ.ɡət/ /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌɡeɪt/ v
aggregera sammanfoga slå samman
(transitive) To bring together; to collect into a mass or sum.

aggregation /æɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ aggregations n
aggregering
The act of collecting together, of aggregating.
(networking) Summarizing multiple routes into one route.
aggregat aggregering
The state of being collected into a mass, assemblage, or (aggregated) sum.
A collection of particulars; an aggregate.

aggression /əˈɡɹɛʃən/ aggressions n
aggression
The act of initiating hostilities or invasion.

aggressive /əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ more aggressive most aggressive adj
aggressiv
Characterized by aggression; unjustly attacking; prone to behave in a way that involves attacking or arguing.

aggressor aggressors n
angripare aggressor
The person or country that first attacks or makes an aggression; that begins hostility or a quarrel; an assailant.

aghast /əˈɡæst/ /əˈɡɑːst/ more aghast most aghast adj
bestört häpen förskräckt
Terrified; struck with amazement; showing signs of terror or horror.

agile /ˈæd͡ʒ.aɪl/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.əl/ agiler agilest more agile most agile adj
vig smidig
Having the faculty of quick motion in the limbs; apt or ready to move.

agility /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ə.ti/ /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ɪ.ti/ [əˈd͡ʒɪl.ə.ɾi] agilities n
smidighet vighet
(uncountable) The quality of being agile; the power of moving the limbs quickly and easily; quickness of motion

aging /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ/ agings n
åldrande
The process of becoming older or more mature.

agitate /ˈæ.d͡ʒɪ.teɪt/ v
uppröra
(transitive) To disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person). [from 16th c.]
röra om
(transitive) To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake. [from 16th c.]
(transitive, now, rare) To mull over, or think deeply about; to consider, to devise. [from 17th c.]

agitation /ad͡ʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /æ.d͡ʒɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ agitations n
hets uppvigling
The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being disrupted with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.

agitational more agitational most agitational adj
agitatorisk

agitator agitators n
agitator
One who agitates; one who stirs up or excites others, for example political reformers.

agitprop /-ˈpɹɑp/ /ˈædʒɪtpɹɒp/ /ˈæd͡ʒətˌpɹɑp/ agitprops n
agitprop
(uncountable, also, attributively) Political propaganda disseminated through art, drama, literature, etc., especially communist propaganda; (specifically, communism, historical) such propaganda formerly disseminated by the Department for Agitation and Propaganda of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.

agnate /ˈæɡneɪt/ agnates n
agnat
A relative whose relation is traced only through male members of the family.

agnatic /æɡˈnætɪk/ more agnatic most agnatic adj
agnatisk
of the male bloodline; patrilineal

agnosia /æɡ.ˈnoʊ.ʒə/ agnosias n
agnosi
(neurology) The inability to recognize objects by use of the senses.

agnostic /aɡˈnɒstɪk/ /æɡˈnɑstɪk/ /æɡˈnɔstɪk/ more agnostic most agnostic adj
agnostisk
Of or relating to agnosticism or its adherents.

agnostic /aɡˈnɒstɪk/ /æɡˈnɑstɪk/ /æɡˈnɔstɪk/ agnostics n
agnostiker
A person who holds to a form of agnosticism, especially uncertainty of the existence of a deity.

agnosticism /æɡˈnɑstɪsɪzəm/ /æɡˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ agnosticisms n
agnosticism
The view that the existence of God or of all deities is unknown, unknowable, unproven, or unprovable.

ago /əˈɡoʊ/ /əˈɡəʊ/ postposition
för ... sedan
Before now.

agog /əˈɡɑɡ/ /əˈɡɒɡ/ more agog most agog adj
ivrig spänd förväntan
In eager desire, eager, astir.
vidöppen
(chiefly, of eyes) Wide open.

agonist agonists n
agonist
(biochemistry, pharmacology) A molecule that can combine with a receptor on a cell to produce a physiological reaction.

agony /ˈæ.ɡə.niː/ agonies n
vånda
Extreme pain.
kval
Violent contest or striving.
dödskamp
The last struggle of life; death struggle.

agoraphobia /əˌɡɔɹ.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /əˌɡɔː.ɹəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌæɡ.ə.ɹəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌæɡ.ɚ.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ agoraphobias n
agorafobi torgskräck
The fear of wide open spaces, crowds, or uncontrolled social conditions.

agorism /ˈæ.ɡəˌɹɪzm̩/ n
agorism
(politics, economics) A revolutionary political philosophy that advocates the creation of a voluntaryist society by means of counter-economics (i.e. black market).

agouti /əˈɡuːti/ agoutis n
aguti
A rodent similar in appearance to a guinea pig but having longer legs, of the genus Dasyprocta.

agraphia agraphias n
agrafi
(pathology) A loss of the ability to write (usually resulting from a brain injury).
skriva skrivkunnig
The inability to write.

agrarian /əˈɡɹɛ(ə)ɹi.ən/ more agrarian most agrarian adj
agrar
Of, or relating to, the ownership, tenure and cultivation of land.

agree /əˈɡɹi/ /əˈɡɹiː/ v
hålla med vara överens om
(intransitive) To be in harmony about an opinion, statement, or action; to have a consistent idea between two or more people.
komma överens vara överens
(intransitive) To make a stipulation by way of settling differences or determining a price; to exchange promises; to come to terms or to a common resolve; to promise.
överensstämma
(intransitive) To resemble; to coincide; to correspond.

agreeable /əˈɡɹiːəbl/ more agreeable most agreeable adj
angenäm trevlig agreabel
Pleasant to the senses or the mind.

agreement /əˈɡɹiːmənt/ agreements n
överenskommelse avtal samtycke
(countable) An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct.
enighet överensstämmelse
(uncountable) A state whereby several parties share a view or opinion; the state of not contradicting one another.
avtal
(uncountable, legal) A legally binding contract enforceable in a court of law.
kongruens
(uncountable, linguistics, grammar) Rules that exist in many languages that force some parts of a sentence to be used or inflected differently depending on certain attributes of other parts.
(obsolete, chiefly, _, in the plural) An agreeable quality.

agribusiness /-nɪs/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌbɪznəs/ agribusinesses n
jordbruksnäring lantbruksnäring
(uncountable) Business (especially big business) connected to agriculture, either owning or operating large-scale farms, or catering to those who do. [from 1950s]

agricultural /ˌæɡɹɪˈkʌltjʊəɹəl/ /ˌæɡɹɪˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹəl/ more agricultural most agricultural adj
agrikulturell jordbruk lantbruk
Of or pertaining to agriculture

agriculturalism n
agrarianism
Any ideology that promotes agriculture.

agriculture /ˈeɪɡɹɪˌkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ agricultures n
jordbruk
The art or science of cultivating the ground, including the harvesting of crops, and the rearing and management of livestock

agriculturist agriculturists n
lantbrukare
One who practices agriculture, a farmer, a gardener.

agrimony /ˈæɡ.ɹɪ.mən.i/ /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ agrimonies n
småborre
Any of several perennial herbaceous plants, of the genus Agrimonia, that have spikes of yellow flowers.

agrochemistry n
lantbrukskemi
(chemistry) The branch of chemistry related to agriculture.

agrology /əˈɡɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /əˈɡɹɒlədʒi/ n
agrologi
(rare) A subdiscipline of agronomy (the science of utilizing animals, plants, and soils) and of soil science which addresses the influence of edaphic (soil-related) conditions on crop production for optimizing it. [from mid 19th c.]

agronomic adj
agronomisk
Of or pertaining to agronomy.

agronomist /əˈɡɹɑːnəmɪst/ /əˈɡɹɒnəmɪst/ agronomists n
agronom
A scientist whose speciality is agronomy.

agronomy /əˈɡɹɑːnəmi/ /əˈɡɹɒnəmi/ agronomies n
agronomi
The science of utilizing plants, animals and soils for food, fuel, feed, and fiber and more. To do this effectively and sustainably, agronomy encompasses work in the areas of plant genetics, plant physiology, meteorology, animal sciences and soil science.

ah /ɑː/ interjection
ack ah
An expression of relief, relaxation, comfort, confusion, understanding, wonder, awe, etc. according to uttered inflection.
ack
A syllable used to fill space, particularly in music.

aha /ɑːhɑː/ [ɑˈhɑ] [əˈhɑ] interjection
aha jaha
An exclamation of understanding, realization, invention, or recognition.

aha moment aha moments n
aha-upplevelse
(idiomatic) The moment or instant at which the solution to a problem, or some other significant realization, becomes clear.

ahead of one's time
före sin tid
(idiomatic) In advance of concurrent commonly accepted ideas; showing characteristics of changes yet to be; present in one's work before later advances in the field.

ahoy /əˈhɔɪ/ interjection
ohoj åhoj
(nautical) Used to hail a ship, a boat or a person, or to attract attention.

aid /eɪd/ v
bistå
(transitive) To provide support to; to further the progress of; to help; to assist.

aid and abet /ˌeɪd‿n̩ əˈbɛt/ v
medverka
To assist (someone) in an illegal act as an accessory or accomplice.
To assist someone in (an illegal act) as an accessory or accomplice.

aid worker aid workers n
biståndsarbetare hjälparbetare

aiglet /ˈeɪ.ɡlɛt/ aiglets n
dubb
A tip, originally of metal and often decorative, on a ribbon or cord that makes lacing two parts of a garment or garments together easier, as in corset lacings, "points" (lacing hose or trousers to jacket or doublet) or sleeves to a bodice.

aileron /ˈeɪlərɒn/ ailerons n
skevroder
The hinged part on the trailing edge of an airplane wing, used to control longitudinal turns.

ailurophile /aɪˈljʊəɹəˌfaɪl/ /aɪˈlʊɹəˌfaɪl/ /eɪˈlʊɹəˌfaɪl/ ailurophiles n
ailurofil
A person with ailurophilia; a cat-lover.

ailurophobe /aɪˈljʊəɹəˌfəʊb/ /aɪˈlʊɹəˌfoʊb/ /eɪˈlʊɹəˌfoʊb/ ailurophobes n
ailurofob

ailurophobia /aɪˌlʊɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /eɪˌlʊɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌaɪljʊəɹəˈfəʊbɪ.ə/ ailurophobias n
ailurofobi
An irrational fear or hatred of cats or other felines.

aim /eɪm/ aims n
sikte
The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
Intention or goal

aim /eɪm/ v
sikta
(intransitive) To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive
(transitive) To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object

ain't /eɪnt/ /ænt/ /ɛnt/ /ɪnt/ v
e'nte
(dialectal, or, informal) Are not, aren’t; is not, isn’t; am not.

aioli /(ˌ)aɪˈoʊli/ /(ˌ)eɪˈoʊ-/ /aɪˈəʊlɪ/ aiolis n
aioli
A type of sauce, similar to mayonnaise, made from garlic, egg, lemon juice and olive oil.

air /eə̯/ /eː/ /ɛə̯/ /ɛɚ/ /ɛɹ/ /ɛː/ [ɪə̯~eə̯] airs n
luft atmosfär
(historical, philosophy, alchemy) understood as one of the four elements of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
(usually, with the) The apparently open space above the ground which this substance fills, (historical) formerly thought to be limited by the firmament but (meteorology) now considered to be surrounded by the near vacuum of outer space.
aria
(music) A song, especially a solo; an aria.

air /eə̯/ /eː/ /ɛə̯/ /ɛɚ/ /ɛɹ/ /ɛː/ [ɪə̯~eə̯] v
lufta
(transitive) To bring (something) into contact with the air, so as to freshen or dry it.
vädra
(transitive) To give voice to, to make public (an opinion etc.).

air base air bases n
flygbas
(military) A military airport, providing housing and support for aircraft and personnel.

air bed air beds n
luftmadrass
A bed that is inflated with air and used as a permanent or temporary bed. They are adjustable, and sometimes portable.

air cleaner air cleaners n
luftrenare
Any device that filters or otherwise cleans air; an air purifier.

air conditioning n
luftkonditionering
The state of temperature and humidity produced by an air conditioner.
An air conditioner or system of air conditioners.

air force /ˈɛə(ɹ) ˌfɔː(ɹ)s/ air forces n
flygvapen
A branch of the military mainly devoted to air warfare, as opposed to (land) army and (sea) navy.

air freshener air fresheners n
luftfräschare
Any of many forms of device containing substances that neutralize or mask unpleasant odours.

air fryer air fryers n
varmluftsfritös
A small countertop convection oven.

air guitar air guitars n
luftgitarr
An imaginary guitar that a listener to (usually rock) music pretends to play.

air gun /ˈeə(ɹ).ɡʌn/ /ˈɛɹ.ɡə/ air guns n
luftpistol
A gun that propels a projectile by compressed air.

air pistol air pistols n
luftpistol
A pistol that propels a pellet or other projectile by using compressed gas, rather than an explosion of gunpowder or other means.

air pollution n
luftförorening
The contamination of the atmosphere by noxious gases and particulates.

air raid air raids n
luftangrepp
An attack on a surface target by aircraft.

air resistance air resistances n
luftmotstånd
(physics) The action of friction that slows something moving through air; drag.

air rifle air rifles n
luftgevär
A rifle that propels a pellet or other projectile by using compressed gas, rather than an explosion of gunpowder or other means.

air show air shows n
flyguppvisning
a public display of stunt flying, aerobatics, and historical aircraft.

air strike air strikes n
flyganfall flygangrepp luftangrepp
(military) An attack on a ground or naval target by one or more aircraft or missiles.

air superiority air superiorities n
luftöverlägsenhet
(warfare) A dominance in the air power of one side's air forces over the other side's during a military campaign. It is defined in the NATO Glossary as "That degree of dominance in the air battle of one force over another that permits the conduct of operations by the former and its related land, sea, and air forces at a given time and place without prohibitive interference by the opposing force."

air support n
luftunderstöd flygunderstöd
(military) The act of using aircraft to attack an enemy to assist ground military forces.

air supremacy n
luftherravälde
In a war, the most favorable state of control of the air: air superiority so complete that the opposing air force is incapable of effective interference.

air terminal air terminals n
flygterminal
the facility on an airfield or airport where aircraft are loaded and unloaded of passengers or freight

air ticket air tickets n
flygbiljett
A document issued at time of payment for an airfare, entitling the holder to travel.

air traffic n
flygtrafik
(aviation) the movement of aircraft through the air, and into and out of airports.

air traffic control n
flygledning flygtrafikledning
A system designed to give assistance to aircraft, to prevent collisions and to manage aircraft flow.

air traffic controller air traffic controllers n
flygledare
A person who operates an air traffic control system, to expedite the safe flow of aircraft.

air-conditioned more air-conditioned most air-conditioned adj
luftkonditionerad
Equipped with and climate-controlled by air-conditioning; cooled by an air-conditioner.

air-raid shelter air-raid shelters n
skyddsrum
A structure, often a reinforced underground shelter designed to give protection against air raids.

air-to-air missile air-to-air missiles n
jaktrobot
(military) A missile that is fired from an aircraft to attack another aircraft.

air-to-surface missile air-to-surface missiles n
attackrobot
(military) A missile that is fired from an aircraft to the ground.

airbag airbags n
krockkudde airbag
(automotive) A protective system in automobiles in which when a crash occurs, a bag containing nitrogen, formed by the explosive decomposition of sodium azide, quickly inflates in front of the driver or passenger, preventing injury to the head. Side air bags, including the back seat passengers, also prevent injury.

airbridge airbridges n
luftbro
The route and aircraft used to deliver material by an airlift.

airburst airbursts n
luftbrisad
The explosion of a bomb (or similar weapon) or large meteorite in the air rather than on the ground.

aircraft /ˈɛə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈɛəɹ.kɹæft/ /ˈɛː.kɹɑːft/ /ˈɛːɹ.kɹæft/ aircraft n
luftfarkost luftfartyg
A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift

aircraft carrier aircraft carriers n
hangarfartyg
A warship designed to carry aircraft, serving as a seagoing air base, with a deck on which aircraft can be launched and landed.

aircrew aircrews n
flygbesättning
A group of two or more trained individuals, formed as a team that operates an aircraft.

airfare airfares n
flygavgift
The cost or expense of an airplane ticket or trip.

airfield airfields n
flygfält flygplats
(aviation) An open field designated for the taking off and landing of aircraft, but which, unlike an airport, does not necessarily have terminals or paved runways.

airhead /ˈɛɹˌ(h)ɛd/ /ˈɛːhɛd/ airheads n
brohuvud
(military) An area of hostile territory that has been seized for use as an airbase to ensure the further safe landing of troops and materiel.

airhorn airhorns n
tryckluftshorn
A noise-making device that blasts compressed air through a horn

airlift /ˈɛə.lɪft/ airlifts n
luftbro
The transportation of troops, civilians or supplies by air, especially in an emergency.
Such a flight.

airline airlines n
flygbolag flygföretag
A company that flies airplanes to transport people and goods.

airliner airliners n
passagerarflygplan passagerarplan trafikflygplan
A passenger-carrying aircraft, especially one of a fleet operated by an airline.

airlock airlocks n
luftsluss
A sealed, airtight chamber, such as in a manned spacecraft or submarine, used to provide access to and from the sealed area without allowing air out or water in.
vindfång luftsluss
(architecture, informal) A vestibule, foyer or entranceway with doors to the exterior on one end and doors to the interior on the other, functioning to keep indoor and outdoor air, humidity, and air temperatures separate.

airmass airmasses n
luft massa
(physics, meteorology) a widespread body of air, the properties of which can be identified as: (a) having been established while that air was situated over a particular region of the Earth's surface (airmass source region) and (b) undergoing specific modifications while in transit away from the source region. An air mass is often defined as a widespread body of air that is approximately homogeneous in its horizontal extent, particularly with reference to temperature and moisture distribution; in addition, the vertical temperature and moisture variations are approximately the same over its horizontal extent.

airplane /ˈeɹˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛəˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛɚˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛːˌpleɪ̯n/ airplanes n
flygplan flygmaskin
(chiefly, US, Canada, Philippines) A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.

airplane mode airplane modes n
flygplansläge

airport /ˈɛə.pɔːt/ /ˈɛɹ.pɔɹt/ airports n
flygplats flygfält lufthamn
An airfield (an area designated for the takeoff and landing of aircraft), including one or more runways and (for commercial airports) one or more passenger terminals.

airspace airspaces n
luftrum
(politics, aviation) A specified portion of the atmosphere, especially that under the technical aviation control and/or jurisdiction of a particular state over which territory (and territorial waters) it lies.
(aviation) that part of the sky designated for the sole use of aircraft.

airstrip /ˈɛə(ɹ)stɹɪp/ airstrips n
landningsbana flygfält flygplats
An aircraft landing field, usually with one runway and only basic facilities.

airtight more airtight most airtight adj
lufttät hermetisk
Impermeable to air or other gases.

airtime airtimes n
sändningstid
The duration during which a radio or television program (or part of one) is transmitted.
användningstid
The chargeable use of a mobile phone, either in minutes or in units dependent on the use or traffic.

airworthiness n
luftvärdighet
The state of being airworthy.

aitch /ˈeɪt͡ʃ/ aitches n
hå
The name of the Latin-script letter H.

ajar /əˈd͡ʒɑɹ/ /əˈd͡ʒɑː/ more ajar most ajar adj
på glänt
Slightly turned or opened.

ajvar /ˈaɪ.vɑɹ/ n
ajvar
relish made principally out of red bell peppers, sometimes with eggplant, garlic and chili pepper, predominantly popular in the Western Balkans

ajwain /ˈæd͡ʒwaɪn/ /ˈʌd͡ʒwaɪn/ ajwains n
ajovan
A plant in the family Apiaceae (Trachyspermum ammi), and its seed-like fruit, which is used (especially in South Asian cooking) for its thyme-like flavor.

akimbo /əˈkɪm.boʊ/ /əˈkɪm.bəʊ/ adv
höfterfäst
Into, in, or of the position where the arms are akimbo.

al dente /æl ˈdɛn.teɪ/ /æl ˈdɛn.ti/ more al dente most al dente adj
al dente
(of pasta, vegetables, rice, beans, etc.) Firm to the bite, cooked just right.

al-Andalus pn
Al-Andalus
(historical) Arabic Spain (from 711–1492 C.E.).

al-Qaeda /æl ˈkaɪdə/ /æl ˈkeɪdə/ /ɑl ˈkaɪdə/ /ˌæl kaɪˈiːdə/ /ˌæl kɑːˈiːdə/ pn
al-Qaida
A worldwide network of militant Sunni Islamic organizations and individuals.

alabaster /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tə/ /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tɚ/ /ˈæl.əˌbɑːs.tə/ alabasters n
alabaster
A fine-grained white or lightly-tinted variety of gypsum, used ornamentally.

alanine alanines n
alanin
(amino acid, uncountable) A nonessential amino acid 2-aminopropanoic acid found in most animal proteins

alarm /əˈlɑɹm/ /əˈlɑːm/ alarms n
väckarklocka
A mechanical device for awaking people, or rousing their attention.

alarm clock alarm clocks n
väckarklocka väckare
A clock with an alarm that can be set to sound at a determined time.

alarmed /əˈlɑɹmd/ /əˈlɑːmd/ adj
larmad
Having an alarm fitted.

alas /ɘˈlɛs/ /əˈlæs/ /əˈlɑːs/ interjection
ack
Used to express sorrow, regret, compassion or grief.

alas /ɘˈlɛs/ /əˈlæs/ /əˈlɑːs/ alases alasses n
dödisgrop dödishåla
A type of depression which occurs in Yakutia, formed by the subsidence of permafrost.

albatross /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɑs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɒs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/ albatross albatrosses n
albatross
Any of various large seabirds of the family Diomedeidae ranging widely in the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings.
(golf) A double eagle, or three under par on any one hole, except a par 3 hole.

albeit /ɑlˈbi.ɪt/ /ɔlˈbi.ət/ /ɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/ conjunction
om än
Although, despite (it) being.

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ adj
albino- albino
Congenitally lacking melanin pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair or feathers (or more rarely only in the eyes); born with albinism.

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ albinoes albinos n
albino
(countable) A person or animal congenitally lacking melanin pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair or feathers (or more rarely only in the eyes); one born with albinism.

album /ˈælbəm/ [ˈaɫb̚m̩] alba albums n
album
A book specially designed to keep photographs, stamps, or autographs.
A phonograph record that is composed of several tracks
A jacket or cover for such a phonograph record.
A group of audio recordings, on any medium, intended for distribution as a group.

albumen /ælˈbjuːmən/ /ˈalbjʊmɪn/ /ˈælbjʊmən/ albumens albumina n
äggvita vita
The white part of an egg; being mostly the protein albumin and water.

albuminuria albuminurias n
albuminuri
(pathology) The presence of albumin in the urine, often a symptom of renal disease

alchemical adj
alkemisk
(chemistry) Of or pertaining to the medieval chemical science and philosophy of alchemy.

alchemist /ˈæl.kə.mɪst/ alchemists n
alkemist
One who practices alchemy.

alchemy /ˈælkəmi/ alchemies n
alkemi
(uncountable) The premodern and early modern study of physical changes, particularly in Europe, Arabia, and China; and chiefly in pursuit of an elixir of immortality, a universal panacea, and/or a philosopher's stone able to transmute base metals into gold, eventually developing into chemistry.

alcid /ˈal.sɪd/ alcids n
alkfågel
(ornithology) A bird of the family Alcidae, including auks, auklets, razorbills, dovekies, guillemots, and puffins.

alcohol /ˈæl.kə.hɑl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɔl/ /ˈɑl.kə.hɑl/ /ˈɑl.kə.hɔl/ alcohols n
alkohol sprit
(organic compound, countable) Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).
(uncountable) Beverages containing ethanol, collectively.

alcohol abuse n
alkoholmissbruk
A self-inflicted form of abuse caused by a person's habitual excessive drinking of alcohol.

alcohol poisoning alcohol poisonings n
alkoholförgiftning
A high blood level of alcohol, toxic enough to injure or kill a person.

alcohol-free adj
alkoholfri
Containing no alcohol.

alcoholic /ˌæl.kəˈhɑ.lɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɒl.ɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɔ.lɪk/ more alcoholic most alcoholic adj
alkohol- alkoholhaltig
Of or pertaining to alcohol.
alkoholhaltig
Having more than a trace amount of alcohol in its contents.

alcoholic /ˌæl.kəˈhɑ.lɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɒl.ɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɔ.lɪk/ alcoholics n
alkoholist alkis drinkare fyllerist fyllo suput
A person addicted to alcohol.
alkoholist
One who abuses alcohol.

alcoholism /ˈælkə(ˌ)hɔˌlɪzəm/ /ˈælkəhɒˌlɪzəm/ alcoholisms n
alkoholism
A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.
alkoholförgiftning
(pathology) Acute alcohol poisoning.

alcopop /ˈælkoʊ.pɑp/ /ˈælkəʊ.pɒp/ alcopops n
alkoläsk
(British, Ireland, Australia) An alcoholic drink that looks and tastes like a soft drink.

alcove /ˈæl.kəʊv/ alcoves n
alkov
(architecture) A small recessed area set off from a larger room.

aldehyde /ˈæl.dɪ.haɪd/ aldehydes n
aldehyd
(organic compound) Any of a large class of reactive organic compounds (R·CHO) having a carbonyl functional group attached to one hydrocarbon radical and a hydrogen atom.

alder /ˈɑldɚ/ /ˈɔldɚ/ /ˈɔːldə/ alders n
al
Any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Alnus, belonging to the birch family.

aldohexose aldohexoses n
aldohexos
(carbohydrate) Any hexose containing an aldehyde group.

aldosterone /ælˈdɑstəˌɹoʊn/ /ælˈdɒstəɹəʊn/ aldosterones n
aldosteron
(steroid hormone) A mineralocorticoid hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that regulates the balance of sodium and potassium in the body.

ale /eɪl/ ales n
ale
A beer produced by so-called warm fermentation and not pressurized.

aleatory /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ə.tɔ.ɹi/ /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ /ˈæ.lɪ.ə.tɔ.ɹi/ /ˈæ.lɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ adj
aleatorisk slumpmässig tillfällig
Depending on the throw of a die; random, arising by chance.

alerion /-lɛɹ-/ /-ɑn/ /əˈlɪɹ.i.ən/ alerions n
alerion
(heraldiccharge) A heraldic eagle, especially one displayed without legs/feet or beak.

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ more alert most alert adj
alert vaken
Attentive; awake; on guard.

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ alerts n
larm
An alarm.

alewife /ˈeɪlwʌɪf/ /ˈeɪlˌwaɪf/ alewives n
gumsill
A migrating North American fish, Alosa pseudoharengus.

alexia /əˈlɛk.si.ə/ alexias n
alexi
(psychiatry) Word blindness, the inability, due to a cerebral disorder, to comprehend or understand writing.

alexic more alexic most alexic adj
alektisk
Related to, or afflicted with alexia

alfalfa /ælˈfælfə/ alfalfas n
blålusern
(uncountable) A plant, principally of Medicago sativa, grown as a pasture crop.

alga /ˈæl.ɡə/ algae n
alg
(biology) Any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms, including the seaweeds, whose size ranges from a single cell to giant kelps and whose biochemistry and forms are very diverse, some being eukaryotic.

algal bloom algal blooms n
algblomning vattenblomning
A dense spread of algae on the surface of water.

algebra /ˈæl.dʒɪ.bɹə/ /ˈæl.d͡ʒə.bɹə/ /ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/ algebras n
algebra
(uncountable, mathematics) Elementary algebra: A system for representing and manipulating unknown quantities (variables) in equations.
(countable, mathematics, algebra) Any of several objects of study in Algebra
(uncountable, medicine, historical, rare) The surgical treatment of a dislocated or fractured bone. Also (countable) : a dislocation or fracture.

algebraic /ˌæl.d͡ʒɪˈbɹeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌæl.d͡ʒɪˈbɹæɪ.ɪk/ more algebraic most algebraic adj
algebraisk
Of, or relating to, algebra.
(mathematics, of an expression, equation, or function) Containing only numbers, letters, and arithmetic operators.
(algebra, number theory, of a number) Which is a root of some polynomial whose coefficients are rational.
(chess, of notation) Describing squares by file (referred to in intrinsic order rather than by the piece starting on that file) and rank, both with reference to a fixed point rather than a player-dependent perspective.

algebraic function algebraic functions n
algebraisk funktion
(algebraic geometry) Informally, any function expressible using (only) the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and raising to a rational power; more precisely, any continuous function definable as the root of some polynomial equation.

algebraic geometry algebraic geometries n
algebraisk geometri
(mathematics) A branch of mathematics that studies algebraic varieties (solution sets of polynomial equations) and their generalisations, using techniques from both algebra (chiefly commutative algebra) and geometry.

algebraic integer algebraic integers n
algebraiskt heltal
(algebra, number theory) A real or complex number (more generally, an element of a number field) which is a root of a monic polynomial whose coefficients are integers; equivalently, an algebraic number whose minimal polynomial (lowest-degree polynomial of which it is a root and whose leading coefficient is 1) has integer coefficients.

algebraic number algebraic numbers n
algebraiskt tal
(algebra, number theory) A complex number (more generally, an element of a number field) that is a root of a polynomial whose coefficients are integers; equivalently, a complex number (or element of a number field) that is a root of a monic polynomial whose coefficients are rational numbers.

algebraic structure algebraic structures n
algebraisk struktur
(more formally) A mathematical object comprising a carrier set (aka underlying set or domain), an optional scalar set, a set of operations (typically binary operations, but otherwise each of finite arity) and a set of identities (axioms) which the operations must satisfy.

algebraically closed adj
algebraiskt sluten
(algebra, field theory, of a field) Which contains as an element every root of every nonconstant univariate polynomial definable over it (i.e., over said field).

algebraist algebraists n
algebraiker
(mathematics) A mathematician who specializes in algebra.

algid /ˈæl.d͡ʒɪd/ more algid most algid adj
kall kylig
(medicine) Cold, chilly; used of low body temperature especially in connection with certain diseases such as malaria and cholera.

algophobia n
algofobi
Fear of pain.

algorithm /ˈælɡəɹɪðəm/ /ˈælɡəˌɹɪðəm/ [ˈæɫɡəɹɪðm̩] [ˈæɫɡəˌɹɪðm̩] algorithms n
algoritm
(countable) A collection of ordered steps that solve a mathematical problem. A precise step-by-step plan for a computational procedure that possibly begins with an input value and yields an output value in a finite number of steps.
(loosely) A flowchart illustrating a decision-making process for human users, especially health care professionals.

algorithmic /ˌælɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/ adj
algoritmisk
(mathematics, computing) Of, relating to, or being an algorithm.

alias /ˈeɪ.li.əs/ adv
alias
Otherwise; at another time; in other circumstances; otherwise called.
(legal) Used to connect the different names of a person who has gone by two or more, and whose true name is for any cause doubtful

alias /ˈeɪ.li.əs/ aliases n
pseudonym alias tillnamn öknamn
Another name; an assumed name.
alias
(computing) An abbreviation that replaces a string of commands and thereby reduces typing when performing routine actions or tasks.

alias /ˈeɪ.li.əs/ v
aliasa
(computing) To assign an additional name to an entity, often a more user-friendly one.

aliasing aliasings n
vikningseffekt
(signal processing, graphics, sound recording) Distortion caused by a low sampling rate, such as a moiré effect or jaggies.

alibi /ˈæl.ə.baɪ/ alibis n
alibi
(legal) The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove being in another place when the alleged act was committed.
(sometimes, proscribed) An excuse, especially one used to avoid responsibility or blame.

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ more alien most alien adj
främmande
Not belonging to the same country, land, or government, or to the citizens or subjects thereof; foreign.

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ aliens n
främling
A person, animal, plant, or other thing which is from outside the family, group, organization, or territory under consideration.
utomjording utlänning rymdvarelse utomjordling
Any life form of extraterrestrial or extradimensional origin.

alight /əˈlaɪt/ v
slå ner sig
(also, figuratively) Often followed by at, on, or upon: of something aloft: to descend and settle; to land, to lodge, to rest.
stiga av
Often followed by from or off: to get off an animal which one has been riding; to dismount; to descend or exit from a vehicle; hence, to complete one's journey; to stop.

alignment /əˈlaɪn.mənt/ /əˈlɑɪn.mənt/ alignments n
inpassning
An arrangement of items in a line.
The process of adjusting a mechanism such that its parts are aligned; the condition of having its parts so adjusted.

aligot /æ.li.ɡoʊ/ /ɑ.li.ɡoʊ/ n
aligot
A dish traditionally made in the south of Auvergne from melted Tomme cheese blended into mashed potatoes, often with garlic.

alike /əˈlaɪk/ more alike most alike adj
liknande lika likadan
Having resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference.

alimentary /ˌælɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ more alimentary most alimentary adj
alimentär
Of, or relating to food, nutrition or digestion.

alimony /ˈæl.ə.moʊ.ni/ /ˈæl.ɪ.mə.ni/ alimonies n
underhåll
(legal, sometimes, pejorative) A court-mandated allowance made to a former spouse by a divorced or legally separated person.

aliphatic /ælɪˈfætɪk/ adj
alifatisk
(organic chemistry) Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.

alive /əˈlaɪv/ more alive most alive adj
levande
Having life; living; not dead.

alkali /ˈæl.kəˌlaɪ/ alkalies alkalis n
alkali alkalie
(chemistry) One of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, soda ash, caustic soda, potash, ammonia, and lithia, whose distinguishing characteristics are dissolving in alcohol and water, uniting with oils and fats to form soap, neutralizing and forming salts with acids, turning to brown several vegetable yellows, and changing reddened litmus to blue.

alkali metal alkali metals n
alkalimetall
(inorganic chemistry) Any of the soft, light, reactive metals of Group 1 of the periodic table; lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, and francium.

alkaline /ˈæl.kə.laɪn/ /ˈæl.kəl.aɪn/ more alkaline most alkaline adj
alkalisk
Of, or relating to an alkali, one of a class of caustic bases.
alkalisk basisk
(chemistry) Having a pH greater than 7.

alkaline earth metal alkaline earth metals n
alkalisk jordartsmetall
(inorganic chemistry) Any of the elements of group II of the periodic table; they are low-density metals that react readily with water to form strongly basic hydroxides, and with many acids to form salts.

alkalinity alkalinities n
alkalinitet
(chemistry) The state of being, or the degree to which a thing is, alkaline.

alkane /ˈæl.keɪn/ alkanes n
alkan
(organic compound) Any acyclic saturated hydrocarbon (methane, ethane, etc.).

alkene alkenes n
alken
(organic compound) An unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbon with one or more carbon–carbon double bonds.

alkyl /ˈælkaɪl/ /ˈælkɪl/ alkyls n
alkyl
(organic chemistry) Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons.

alkylation alkylations n
alkylering
(organic chemistry) Any reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule; used in the production of high-octane petroleum fuels.

alkyne alkynes n
alkyn
(organic compound) A hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon–carbon triple bond.

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ [oːɫ] [ɔɫ] adv
fullständigt helt
Wholly; entirely; completely; totally.

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ [oːɫ] [ɔɫ] determiner
all alla allt
Every individual or anything of the given class, with no exceptions (the noun or noun phrase denoting the class must be plural or uncountable).
hel
Throughout the whole of (a stated period of time; generally used with units of a day or longer).

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ [oːɫ] [ɔɫ] alls n
allt
(with a possessive pronoun) Everything that one is capable of.

all along adv
hela tiden
(duration, idiomatic) For the entire time; always.

all and sundry pronoun
alla och envar
(collectively) All; everyone.
var och en
(separately) Each one.

all bark and no bite adj
stor i orden men liten på jorden
(idiomatic) Full of big talk but lacking action, power, or substance; pretentious.

all but adv
nära på praktiskt taget snudd på
Very nearly; everything short of. Most often precedes a verb or adjective.

all cats are grey in the dark proverb
i mörkret är alla katter grå
(UK, sometimes, _, vulgar, _, &, _) Sex is enjoyable regardless of the physical attractiveness or social station of one's partner.
(uncommon) Under some circumstances, individual distinctions no longer matter.

all ears adj
idel öra spetsa öronen vara idel öra
(idiomatic) Listening intently; fully focused.
idel öra
(idiomatic) Awaiting an explanation.

all hell breaks loose phraseologicalUnit
helvetet brakar loss
(idiomatic) The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.

all kidding aside adv
skämt åsido
(speech act, idiomatic) Used to attempt to make a serious point in a jocular conversation.

all of a sudden /ˌɔl əv ə ˈsʌdən/ adv
plötsligt hux flux
(set phrase, colloquial) Suddenly, quickly, without warning.

all one's eggs in one basket n
alla ägg i samma korg allt på ett kort
The state of having invested heavily in just one area.

all over preposition
över hela
(idiomatic) Everywhere; covering completely.

all over the place
överallt hej vilt
(idiomatic) In multiple directions or locations, often haphazardly; everywhere.
spreta spretig
(idiomatic) Inconsistent; lacking a clear pattern; with a large amount of variation.

all right /ˌɑlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adj
duglig okej oskadd skaplig
In good health, unharmed.

all right /ˌɑlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adv
okej skapligt väl
Fairly well.

all right /ˌɑlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ interjection
okej
Used to affirm, indicate agreement, or consent.
Used to indicate support, favor or encouragement.
Used to fill space or pauses.
Used as a general lead-in or beginning.
läget
(UK, informal) Term of greeting, equivalent to how are you or hello.

all rights reserved phraseologicalUnit
alla rättigheter hävdas eftertryck förbjudes med ensamrätt
(idiomatic, legal) The copyright holder of a creative work reserves all copyright-related rights, typically including the right to publish the work, to make derivative works of it, to distribute it, to make profit from it, to license a number of these rights to other people, and to forbid these uses by any unauthorized people, thus being entitled to take legal action against infringement.

all roads lead to Rome proverb
alla vägar bär till Rom
(idiomatic) Different paths can take one to the same goal.

all talk and no action n
Mycket snack och lite verkstad.
Speaking, promising, or boasting much, but doing little; overpromising, but underdelivering.

all that glitters is not gold proverb
allt är inte guld som glimmar
Things that appear valuable or worthwhile might not actually be so; things that look nice might not be as good as they look.

all the same adv
i alla fall ändå
(idiom) Anyway; nevertheless; nonetheless.

all the time adv
hela tiden jämt ständigt
(set phrase, duration) Always; constantly; for the complete duration.
hela tiden ideligen jämt
(set phrase, frequency) Very often; frequently.

all the while adv
alltmedan
(idiom) At the same time as, usually over an extended period.

all things considered adv
i det stora hela
Generally speaking; in terms of the big picture.

all thumbs adj
ha tummen mitt i handen
(idiom) Clumsy; awkward; not dextrous.

all told adv
allt som allt
(idiomatic) With everything included, counted, or summed; in total.

all's fair in love and war proverb
i krig och kärlek är allt tillåtet
Unpleasant behavior is acceptable during love and conflict.

all's well that ends well proverb
slutet gott, allting gott
A happy ending makes up for everything that has gone before.

all- prefix
all-
Indicates complete power or authority in an area.

all-encompassing more all-encompassing most all-encompassing adj
allomfattande
including everything; universal

all-inclusive adj
all inclusive helpension inklusive allt
Providing all amenities, benefits or perquisites in a single package.

all-weather tire all-weather tires n
allvädersdäck
(automotive, American spelling, Canadian spelling) A tire with rubber that remains soft in below-freezing conditions, but gives longer tread life in warm conditions than winter tires

allantois allantoides allantoises n
allantois urinsäck
(anatomy) A sac, having a number of functions, that develops in the alimentary canal of the embryos of mammals, birds and reptiles.

allative /ˈælətɪv/ allatives n
allativ
(grammar) The allative case, or a word in that case.

allative case allative cases n
allativ
(grammatical case) A case used to indicate movement onto, or to the adjacency of something. In English, this is usually expressed by the prepositions to or onto, as in "to the house," "onto the house." Languages that use the allative case include Basque, Dyirbal, Estonian, Finnish, Hungarian, and Lithuanian.

allegation /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ allegations n
anklagelse
An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.

allege /əˈlɛd͡ʒ/ v
påstå
(transitive) To make a claim as justification or proof; to make an assertion without proof.

alleged /əˈlɛdʒd/ /əˈlɛdʒɪd/ adj
påstådd
Asserted but not proved.

allegedly adv
försäkrat påstått åberopat
According to someone's allegation.

allegiance /əˈliː.d͡ʒəns/ allegiances n
lojalitet trohet
Loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler.

allegorical /ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔɹ.ɪ.kəl/ more allegorical most allegorical adj
allegorisk
of, relating to, or containing allegory

allegory /ˈæl.əˌɡɔɹ.i/ /ˈæl.ɪˌɡɔː.ɹi/ allegories n
allegori
A picture, book, or other form of communication using such representation.
A symbolic representation which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, usually a moral or political one.
allegori sinnebild
(mathematics, category theory) A category that retains some of the structure of the category of binary relations between sets, representing a high-level generalisation of that category.

allegretto adv
allegretto
(music) To be played rather fast and lively.

allegretto allegrettos n
allegretto
(music) A movement in this time.

allele /əˈ.liː.l/ /ˈæ.liː.l/ alleles n
allel
(genetics) One of a number of alternative forms of the same gene occupying a given position, or locus, on a chromosome.

alleluia alleluias n
halleluja
A liturgical form of hallelujah.

allemande allemandes n
allemande
A popular instrumental dance form in Baroque music, and a standard element of a suite, generally the first or second movement.

allene allenes n
allen
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of hydrocarbons having two double bonds from one carbon atom to two others - R2C=C=CR2; especially the parent compound CH2=C=CH2 (propadiene).

allergen /ˈælə(ɹ)ˌd͡ʒɛn/ allergens n
allergen
(medicine) A substance which causes an allergic reaction.

allergic /əˈlɜː.dʒɪk/ /əˈlɝ.d͡ʒɪk/ more allergic most allergic adj
allergisk
Of or pertaining to allergy.
Having an allergy.
(figurative, humorous) Highly averse.

allergology allergologies n
allergologi
(medicine) The study of the causes and treatment of allergies

allergy /ˈæl.əɹ.d͡ʒi/ [ˈæl.ə.dʒi] [ˈæl.ɚ.d͡ʒi] allergies n
överkänslighet
allergi
(pathology, immunology) A disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by the body's production of histamines and associated with atopy, anaphylaxis, and asthma.
(pathology) Any condition of hypersensitivity to a substance.
Altered susceptibility to a first treatment as exhibited in reaction to a subsequent one.
(informal) An antipathy, as toward a person or activity.

alleviate /əˈli.vi.eɪt/ v
mildra lindra avhjälpa
(transitive) To reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty.

alleviation /əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/ alleviations n
lättnad
the act of alleviating; relief or mitigation.

alley /ˈæ.li/ alleys n
gränd
A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots of buildings.

alliance /əˈlaɪ.əns/ alliances n
allians
(uncountable) The state of being allied.
(countable) A union or connection of interests between families, states, parties, etc., especially between families by marriage and states by compact, treaty, or league.

allicin /ˈælɪsən/ allicins n
allicin
(organic compound) An organic compound, diallyl thiosulfinate, obtained from garlic, with a variety of medicinal and antibacterial properties.

allied /əˈlaɪd/ /ˈæl.aɪd/ more allied most allied adj
allierad förbunden
Joined as allies.

alligator /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɚ/ alligators n
alligator
Either of two species of large amphibious reptile, Alligator mississippiensis or Alligator sinensis, in the genus Alligator within order Crocodilia, which have sharp teeth and very strong jaws and are native to the Americas and China, respectively.

allis shad n
majfisk
A herring-like fish (Alosa alosa), of the eastern Atlantic that migrates to fresh water to spawn.

alliterate /əˈlɪ.tə.ɹeɪt/ v
allitterera
(intransitive) To exhibit alliteration.

alliteration /əˌlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/ [əˌlɪɾəˈɹeɪʃən] alliterations n
allitteration uddrim
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of two or more words immediately succeeding each other, or at short intervals.

allocate /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/ v
avsätta
To set aside for a purpose.

allocation /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ allocations n
anslag tilldelning fördelning
The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.

allometry /ˈæləˌmɛtɹɪ/ n
allometri
(biology) The science studying the differential growth rates of the parts of a living organism.

allomorph /ˈæl.oʊ.mɔɹf/ /ˈæl.ə.mɔɹf/ /ˈæl.ə.mɔːf/ allomorphs n
allomorf
(linguistics) Any of the different phonological representations of a morpheme.

allomorphic /ˌæləˈmɔɹfɪk/ adj
allomorf
Pertaining to allomorphism or to allomorphs.

allopathy allopathies n
allopati
(countable) A conventional Western medical method or treatment.

allophone /ˈaləˌfəʊn/ /ˈæləˌfoʊn/ /ˈæləˌfəʉn/ allophones n
allofon
(phonology) Any of two or more alternative pronunciations for a phoneme.

allot /əˈlɑt/ /əˈlɒt/ v
lotta
(transitive) To distribute or apportion by (or as if by) lot.
fördela tilldela
(transitive) To assign or designate as a task or for a purpose.

allotropic adj
allotropisk
(chemistry) Describing a form of an element that exhibits allotropy.

allow /əˈlaʊ/ v
tillåta
(transitive, catenative) To enable; to permit; to grant license to; to consent to.

allowance /əˈlaʊəns/ allowances n
tillåtelse
(minting) A permissible deviation in the fineness and weight of coins, owing to the difficulty in securing exact conformity to the standard prescribed by law.

allowed /əˈlaʊd/ more allowed most allowed adj
tillåten
Permitted, authorized. [from 16th c.]

alloy /əˈlɔɪ/ /ˈæ.lɔɪ/ alloys n
legering
A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, a base metal.

alloy /əˈlɔɪ/ /ˈæ.lɔɪ/ v
legera
To mix or combine; often used of metals.

allspice allspices n
kryddpeppar
(uncountable) A spice; the dried and ground unripe fruit of Pimenta dioica, thought to combine the flavours of several spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
kryddpepparträd
(countable) Pimenta dioica, an evergreen tree of tropical America with aromatic berries.

allude /əˈluːd/ v
alludera anspela
(intransitive) to refer to something indirectly or by suggestion

allure /əˈl(j)(ʊ)ɚ/ v
locka
(transitive) To entice; to attract.

allusion /əˈlu.ʒən/ allusions n
allusion anspelning
An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned.

alluvial /əˈluː.vi.əl/ adj
alluvial
Pertaining to the soil deposited by a stream.

alluvial plain alluvial plains n
alluvial slätt alluvialplatå
(geography) A plain formed by the deposition of sediment from the periodic flooding of a river.

alluvium alluvia alluviums n
alluvialavlagring alluvium
soil, clay, silt or gravel deposited by flowing water, as it slows, in a river bed, delta, estuary or flood plain

ally /æˈlaɪ/ /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈælaɪ/ /ˈæˌlaɪ/ allies n
allierad bundsförvant
A person who, or organization which, supports a demographic group subject to discrimination and/or misrepresentation but is not a member of the group; specifically (LGBT) , a person who is not a member of the LGBT+ community but is supportive of it.
(figuratively) A person, group, concept, etc., which is associated with another as a helper; an auxiliary; a supporter.
bundsförvant allierad
A person, group, state, etc., which is associated or united by treaty with another for a common (especially military or political) purpose; a confederate.

ally /æˈlaɪ/ /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈælaɪ/ /ˈæˌlaɪ/ v
alliera
To unite or form a connection between (people or things), as between families by marriage, or between states by confederacy, league, or treaty.

almanac [ˈæl-] [ˈɑl.mə.næk] [ˈɒl-] [ˈɔl.mə.næk] [ˈɔːl.mə.næk] almanacs n
almanacka almanac
(astronomy, navigation) A book or table listing nautical, astronomical, astrological or other events for the year; sometimes, but not essentially, containing historical and statistical information.

almandine /ˈal.mən.dʌɪn/ almandines n
almandin
(mineral) A type of garnet having a deep red color, inclining to purple, with the chemical formula Fe3Al2(SiO4)3.

almighty /ɔːlˈmaɪti/ more almighty most almighty adj
allsmäktig omnipotent
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Unlimited in might; omnipotent; all-powerful

almond /ˈa(l).mn̩d/ /ˈæ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑː.mənd/ /ˈɔl.mənd/ more almond most almond adj
mandelfärgad
Brownish, resembling the colour of an almond nut.

almond /ˈa(l).mn̩d/ /ˈæ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑː.mənd/ /ˈɔl.mənd/ almonds n
mandelträd
(countable) The tree that produces almonds.
mandel
Other plants that produce almond-like nuts:

almond milk almond milks n
mandelmjölk
A milky liquid made from almonds and used as a milk substitute, cooking ingredient or beverage.

almond oil almond oils n
mandelolja
An oil produced from almonds.

almond paste n
mandelmassa
A type of confection made from ground almonds and sugar in equal quantities, bound with some syrup or other similar substance in order to form a paste.

almond potato almond potatoes n
mandelpotatis
A potato of an oval or almond-shaped variety, usually yellow or white, considered a delicacy in Norway and Sweden.

almond-eyed more almond-eyed most almond-eyed adj
mandelögd
Having narrow oval eyes, recalling the shape of an almond.

almost /ɔːɫ.ˈməʊst/ /ˈoʊ.moʊst/ /ˈɑl.moʊst/ /ˈɔl.moʊst/ /ˈɔː(l)məs/ /ˈɔːɫ.məʊst/ [ˈɒːɫmost] adv
nästan närapå
Very close to, but not quite.

almost everywhere adv
nästan överallt
(measure theory) For all elements except those contained in some set of measure zero.

alms /æmz/ /ɑlmz/ /ɑmz/ /ɑːmz/ alms n
allmosa
Something given to the poor as charity, such as money, clothing or food.

almshouse almshouses n
fattigstuga

aloe /əˈləʊ.i/ /ˈæ.loʊ/ /ˈæ.ləʊ/ aloes n
aloe
(in the plural) The resins of the tree Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. Aquilaria agallocha), known for their fragrant aroma, produced after infection by the fungus Phialophora parasitica.
Any plant of the large and variable genus Aloe.

aloha shirt aloha shirts n
hawaiiskjorta
A collared shirt of a type originating in Hawaii, often brilliantly colored with floral or Polynesian patterns. [from 1930s]

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ more alone most alone adj
ensam
By oneself, solitary.
allena
(obsolete) Unique; rare; matchless.

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ adv
ensam allena endast bara enbart
By oneself; apart from, or exclusive of, others; solo.
endast bara enbart själv
Without outside help.
endast bara enbart
(hence) Used to emphasize the size or extent of something by selecting a subset.
Focus adverb, typically modifying a noun and occurring immediately after it.
Not permitting anything further; exclusively.
Not requiring anything further; merely.

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ adv
med
In company; together.

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ preposition
längs
By the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to.
In a line with, with a progressive motion on; onward on; forward on.

along the lines of preposition
i stil med
Similar to, but not exactly equal.

alongside /əˈlɑŋˌsaɪd/ /əˌlɑŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɔŋˈsɑɪd/ adv
längs längsmed
Along the side; by the side; side by side; abreast.

aloof /əˈluːf/ more aloof most aloof adj
reserverad
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

aloud /əˈlaʊd/ adv
högljutt ljudligt
With a loud voice, or great noise; loudly; audibly.

alp alps n
alp
A very high mountain. Specifically, one of the Alps, the highest chain of mountains in Europe.

alpaca /ælˈpækə/ alpaca alpacas n
alpacka
A sheep-like domesticated animal of the Andes, Vicugna pacos, in the camel family, closely related to the llama, guanaco, and vicuña.
A garment made of such wool.

alpenglow /ˈal.pən.ɡləʊ/ /ˈæl.pən.ɡloʊ/ alpenglows n
alpglöd
A rosy or reddish glow seen during sunset or sunrise on the summits of mountains, especially snow-covered mountains on the opposite side of the sun.

alpha /ˈælfə/ [ˈæɫ.fə] alphas n
alfa
The name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α), followed by beta. In the Latin alphabet it is the predecessor to A.

alpha and omega alphas and omegas n
a och o
The first and last; the beginning and end.

alpha female alpha females n
alfahona
(zoology, ethology) The dominant female in a social or group hierarchy.

alpha male alpha males n
alfahanne
(zoology, ethology) The dominant male in a group of animals.

alpha radiation n
alfastrålning
(physics) The radiation of alpha particles as a result of radioactive decay.

alpha testing n
alfatestning

alphabet /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/ /ˈæl.fə.bɪt/ alphabets n
alfabet ABC
The set of letters used when writing in a language.
A writing system in which letters represent phonemes. (Contrast e.g. logography, a writing system in which each character represents a word, and syllabary, in which each character represents a syllable.)

alphabetical /ˌæl.fəˈbɛt.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/ adj
alfabetisk
According to the sequence of the letters of the alphabet.

alphabetical order alphabetical orders n
alfabetisk ordning bokstavsordning
The sequence of a collection of items (such as words in a dictionary) arranged in order by position in the alphabet.

alphabetically more alphabetically most alphabetically adv
alfabetiskt
(manner) In an alphabetical manner.
alfabetiskt i bokstavsordning
(sequence) Arranged in the order of the alphabet.

alphabetisation alphabetisations n
alfabetisering
The act or process of arranging in alphabetical order.

alphabetize v
alfabetisera
(US, Canada) To arrange words or items in order of the first (and then subsequent) letters as they occur in the alphabet.

alphanumeric /ˌæl.fə.n(j)uːˈmɛ.ɹɪk/ adj
alfanumerisk
Consisting of, or limited to, letters and/or numbers, especially the characters A to Z (lowercase and uppercase) and 0 to 9.

alphorn /ˈalp.hɔːn/ alphorns n
alphorn
(musical instruments) A long, curved, wooden horn used by mountain-dwelling herders in the Alps, originally to call cattle but now only as musical instrument in classical and folk tunes.

alpine /ˈæl.paɪn/ more alpine most alpine adj
alpin
(skiing) Of or relating to slalom and downhill skiing.

alpine accentor alpine accentors n
alpjärnsparv
Prunella collaris, a small passerine bird in the family Prunellidae

alpine bullhead alpine bullheads n
bergsimpa
A species of fish in the Cottidae family, Cottus poecilopus.

alpine chough /ˈalpaɪn ˈtʃʌf/ alpine choughs n
alpkaja
A species of bird in the crow family (Corvidae) (Pyrrhocorax graculus), that breeds locally in the highest mountains of southern Europe, the Alps, across central Asia and India.

alpine skiing n
alpin skidåkning alpint utförsåkning
(skiing) A sport involving skiing downhill.

already /ɑlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔːlˈɹɛdi/ adv
redan allaredan
Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.

alrighty interjection
jahapp jaja
(informal) Used to affirm, indicate agreement, or consent.

also /ˈɑl.soʊ/ /ˈɔl.soʊ/ /ˈɔːl.səʊ/ adv
också likaså
(conjunctive, focus) In addition; besides; as well; further; too. [from 14th c.]

also known as adv
alias även känd som
Used to introduce an alternative name; alias.

alt-right alt-rights n
alt-högern alt-right
(countable, rare) A member of the alt-right; an alt-righter.

altar /ˈɑl.tɚ/ /ˈɒl.tə/ /ˈɔl.tɚ/ /ˈɔːl.tə/ altars n
altare
A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.

altar boy altar boys n
korgosse
A boy serving as an acolyte in certain forms of Christianity.

altarpiece altarpieces n
altartavla
a work of art suspended above and behind an altar in a church

alter /ˈɑl.tɚ/ /ˈɒl.tə/ /ˈɔl.tɚ/ /ˈɔːl.tə/ v
ändra förändra modifiera
(transitive) To change the form or structure of.

alter ego /ˈɔl.tɚ iɡoʊ/ /ˈɔːl.təɹ iːɡəʊ/ alter egos n
alter ego
(law) A corporation used by a person to conduct personal business in an attempt to shield himself or herself from personal liability, and which a court may penetrate by "piercing the corporate veil" to impose liability on the person when they commit fraud or injustice.

altercation /ɑltəɹˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɒl-/ /ˌɔltəɹˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːltəˈkeɪʃn̩/ altercations n
gräl ordväxling
(countable) An angry or heated dispute.
(uncountable) Angry or heated disputation.

alternate /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.nət/ /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ).ˌneɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ adj
omväxlande alternerande växlande
Happening by turns; one following the other in succession of time or place; first one and then the other (repeatedly).
alternativ varannan
(mathematics) Designating the members in a series, which regularly intervene between the members of another series, as the odd or even numbers of the numerals; every other; every second.

alternate /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.nət/ /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ).ˌneɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ alternates n
ersättare vikarie
(US) A substitute; an alternative; one designated to take the place of another, if necessary, in performing some duty.

alternate /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.nət/ /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ).ˌneɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ v
alternera följa växla
(transitive) To perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly.

alternately /ɔlˈtə(ɹ)nətliː/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət.li/ [ɔːlˈtɜɹnətlɪ] adv
växelvis ömsevis
In reciprocal succession; succeeding by turns; in alternate order. Synonym: alternatingly

alternating current alternating currents n
växelström
(physics) An electric current in which the direction of flow of the electrons reverses periodically.

alternating function alternating functions n
antisymmentrisk funktion
(mathematics) Any function in which the interchange of two independent variables changes the sign of the dependent variable.

alternative /ɑl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ adj
alternativ
Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities.
Other; different from something else.

alternative /ɑl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ alternatives n
alternativ
A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities. [from 17th c.]
One of several mutually exclusive things which can be chosen. [from 17th c.]

alternative dispute resolution alternative dispute resolutions n
alternativ konfliktlösning
(legal) The resolution of a dispute through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or similar means, as opposed to litigation.

alternative fact alternative facts n
alternativ fakta
(politics, media) Something presented as a fact for reasons of political expediency; a fiction, a falsehood, a lie. [since the late 2010s]

alternative medicine alternative medicines n
alternativmedicin
Any of various medical methods and practices used in place of, or as well as, conventional medicine.

alternatively /ɑl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv.li/ /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv.li/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv.li/ adv
alternativt
in an alternative way

although /ɑlˈðoʊ/ /ɔlˈðoʊ/ /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ conjunction
fastän trots att ehuru
Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.
men
But, except.

altimeter /ælˈtɪm.ɪ.tɚ/ altimeters n
höjdmätare altimeter
An apparatus for measuring altitude.

altitude /ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌtuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌt͡ʃuːd/ altitudes n
höjd altitud
The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.
(geometry) The distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex.

altitude sickness n
höjdsjuka
(medicine) A pathological condition caused by oxygen deficiency at high altitudes; symptoms include shortness of breath, nausea, and nosebleed.

alto /ˈæl.toʊ/ /ˈæl.təʊ/ alti altos n
alt
A musical part or section higher than tenor and lower than soprano, formerly the part that performed a countermelody above the tenor or main melody.
A person or musical instrument that performs the alto part.

alto clef alto clefs n
altklav
(music) A type of C-clef when placed on the third line of the staff in musical notation.

alto flute alto flutes n
altflöjt
An instrument in the Western concert flute family characterized by its rich, mellow tone in the lower portion of its range.

altogether /ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/ /ɔː.tuːˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ɔːl.təˈɡɛð.ə/ /ɔːl.tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑl.təˌɡɛð.ɚ/ /ˈɔl.təˌɡɛð.ɚ/ adv
sammanlagt
On the whole; with everything considered.

altruism /ˈæl.tɹu.ɪz.əm/ altruisms n
altruism
Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness.
(biology, sociobiology) Action or behaviour that benefits another or others at some cost to the performer.

altruist /ˈæltɹu.ɪst/ /ˈɔːltɹu.ɪst/ altruists n
altruist
A person showing altruism.

altruistic /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ /ˌɑl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ more altruistic most altruistic adj
altruistisk
Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish

alum /ˈæl.əm/ alums n
alun
(chemistry) Any similar double sulphate in which either or both of the potassium and aluminium is wholly or partly replaced by other univalent or tervalent cations. [from 17th c.]

aluminise v
aluminera
(transitive) To coat with a layer of aluminium.

aluminium /əˈluːmɪnəm/ /ˌæl.(j)uˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl.(j)uˈmɪn.jəm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.jəm/ /ˌɛl.(j)ɘˈmɘn.jɘm/ aluminiums n
aluminium
A light, silvery metal extracted from bauxite, and a chemical element (symbol Al) with an atomic number of 13.

aluminium foil aluminium foils n
aluminiumfolie
(Australia, Britain, New Zealand) A very thin, pliable, easily torn sheet of aluminium used for cooking, packaging, cosmetics, and insulation.

aluminium hydroxide n
aluminiumhydroxid
(inorganic compound) The hydrated form of alumina, having the formula Al(OH)3; it reacts with bases to form aluminates.

aluminium oxide n
aluminiumoxid
(inorganic compound) The solid, Al2O3, commonly known as alumina; it occurs as bauxite, sapphire, ruby and other forms; it is used in the manufacture of ceramics

alumnus /əˈlʌmnəs/ alumna alumni alumnuses n
student studenter
A male pupil or student.
A student of any gender.
alumn alumner
A male graduate.
A graduate of any gender.

alveolar /al.ˈviː.əl.ə/ /ælˈvi.lɚ/ /ælˈvi.əl.ɚ/ /ˌal.viˈəʊ.lə/ adj
alveolar
(phonetics) Formed with the tongue touching or approaching the inner ridge of the gums of the upper front teeth.

alveolar /al.ˈviː.əl.ə/ /ælˈvi.lɚ/ /ælˈvi.əl.ɚ/ /ˌal.viˈəʊ.lə/ alveolars n
alveolar
(phonetics) An alveolar consonant.

alveolar ridge alveolar ridges n
tandvall
(anatomy) A ridge that forms the borders of the maxilla and the mandible and contains the alveoli of the teeth.

alveolus /alˈviː.əl.əs/ /ælˈvi.əl.əs/ /ˌal.viˈəʊ.ləs/ alveoli n
alveol lungblåsa
(anatomy) Any of the many tiny air sacs in the lungs in which the bronchioles terminate and where oxygen and carbon dioxide are rapidly exchanged with the pulmonary capillaries.

always /ˈɑl.weɪz/ /ˈɔl.weɪz/ /ˈɔl.wiz/ /ˈɔl.wəz/ /ˈɔləs/ /ˈɔː(l).weɪz/ /ˈɔːl.wɪz/ [-wɪz] [ˈɑɫ.weɪz] [ˈɒː(ɫ)we(ɪ)z] [ˈɔ.wez] [ˈɔˑɪ̯z] adv
alltid
At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
Constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals (opposed to sometimes or occasionally).

amadou /ˈæ.mə.duː/ n
fnöske
A spongy, flammable substance prepared from bracket fungi, formerly used as a styptic and as tinder.

amalgam /əˈmæl.ɡəm/ amalgams n
amalgam
(metallurgy) An alloy containing mercury.

amalgamate /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/ v
fusionera
(transitive, or, intransitive) To merge, to combine, to blend, to join.

amanita /ˌæməˈnaɪtə/ amanitas n
flugsvamp
Any of very many agaric mushrooms, of the genus Amanita, most of which are very poisonous.

amaryllis /ˌæməˈɹɪlɪs/ amaryllises n
amaryllis
The belladonna lily, Amaryllis belladonna, native to South Africa.

amateur /ˈæ.mə.tə/ /ˈæ.mə.tɚ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃʊɚ/ amateurs n
icke-professionell
amatör
A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, science, or art (such as music or painting), especially one who cultivates any study, interest, taste, or attachment without engaging in it professionally.
Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.

amateur radio n
amatörradio
The hobby or pastime of communicating by two-way radio, often striving for “DX” QSOs that are challenging because of distance.

amateurish /ˈæ.mə.tjʊɚ.ɪʃ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃʊɚ.ɪʃ/ more amateurish most amateurish adj
amatörmässig dilettantisk
(pejorative) Suggesting or reflecting the efforts of an amateur; not seeming professional or polished.

amazement /əˈmeɪz.mənt/ amazements n
förundran
(uncountable) The condition of being amazed; a state of overwhelming wonder, as from surprise or sudden fear, horror, or admiration; astonishment.

amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ [əˈmeɪ̯zɪŋ] more amazing most amazing adj
häpnadsväckande
Causing wonder and amazement; very surprising.

amazon /-ɒn/ /ˈæ.mə.zən/ /ˈæm.ə.zɔn/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑn/ amazons n
amason amazonpapegoja
A tall, strong, athletic woman.

ambassador /æmˈbæs.ə.də(ɹ)/ /æmˈbæs.ə.dɚ/ /æmˈbæs.əˌdɔɹ/ ambassadors n
ambassadör
A minister of the highest rank sent to a foreign court to represent there his sovereign or country. (Sometimes called ambassador-in-residence)
An official messenger and representative.

amber /ˈam.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ more amber most amber adj
bärnstensfärgad
Of a brownish yellow colour, like that of most amber.

amber /ˈam.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ ambers n
bärnsten
A hard, generally yellow to brown translucent or transparent fossil resin from extinct coniferous trees of the pine genus, used for jewellery, decoration and later dissolved as a binder in varnishes. One variety, blue amber, appears blue rather than yellow under direct sunlight. [from 15th c.]
gul
(British) The intermediate light in a set of three traffic lights, which when illuminated indicates that drivers should stop short of the intersection when safe to do so. See also yellow light.

ambergris /ˈæm.bə.ɡɹɪs/ /ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹis/ /ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹɪs/ ambergrises n
ambra
A solid, waxy, flammable substance of a dull grey or blackish color, produced in the intestines of the sperm whale. It is used in perfumes.

ambiance /ˈæm.bi.əns/ /ˈɑm.bi.ɑns/ /ˈɒm.bi.ɒns/ ambiances n
atmosfär känsla stämning
A particular mood or atmosphere of an environment or surrounding influence.

ambidextrous /ˌæm.biˈdɛk.stɹəs/ /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.stɹəs/ more ambidextrous most ambidextrous adj
ambidexter bådhändig bådhänt fintlig händig sinnrik
Having equal ability in both hands; in particular, able to write equally well with both hands.

ambient /ˈæm.bi.ənt/ more ambient most ambient adj
omgivande
Encompassing on all sides; surrounding; encircling; enveloping.

ambient /ˈæm.bi.ənt/ ambients n
omgivande
Something that surrounds; encompassing material, substance or shape.

ambigram ambigrams n
ambigram
A calligraphic design that may be read as the same word or phrase (or sometimes different words or phrases) when oriented in two different ways, usually when reflected along a vertical or horizontal axis or when rotated through 180 degrees.

ambiguity /æm.bɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/ /ˌæm.bəˈɡjuː.ə.ti/ ambiguities n
tvetydighet
(countable) words or statements that are open to more than one interpretation, explanation or meaning, especially if that meaning cannot be determined from its context.

ambiguous /æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/ /æmˈbɪɡ.jʉ.əs/ [ɛəmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs] more ambiguous most ambiguous adj
dunkel svävande vag
tvetydig dubbeltydig osäker
Open to multiple interpretations.

ambition /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/ ambitions n
ambition äregirighet
(uncountable, countable) Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people.
(countable) An object of an ardent desire.

ambitious /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/ ambitiouser ambitiousest more ambitious most ambitious adj
ambitiös högtflygande
(of a person or their character) Having or showing ambition; wanting a lot of power, honor, respect, superiority, or other distinction.

ambivalence /æmˈbɪvələns/ ambivalences n
ambivalens
The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and hate) towards a person, object or idea.

ambivalent /æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/ more ambivalent most ambivalent adj
ambivalent kluven
Simultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, or motivations.

ambrosia /æmˈbɹoʊʒə/ ambrosias n
ambrosia
Any fungus of a number of species that insects such as ambrosia beetles carry as symbionts, "farming" them on poor-quality food such as wood, where they grow, providing food for the insect.

ambulance /ˈæm.bjə.ləns/ /ˈæm.bjəˌlæns/ ambulances n
ambulans
An emergency vehicle designed for transporting seriously ill or injured people to a hospital. [1854]

ambuscade /ˈæmbəsˌkeɪd/ ambuscades n
försåt
(dated) An ambush; a trap laid for an enemy.
The body of troops lying in ambush.

ambush /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ ambushes n
bakhåll

ambush /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ v
ligga i bakhåll
(transitive) To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.

ameliorate /əˈmiːli.əɹeɪt/ v
förbättra
(transitive) To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition.

amelioration /əˌmiːliəˈɹeɪʃən/ ameliorations n
förbättring
The act of making better.
An improvement.

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ /ɑːˈmɛn/ /ˈeɪ.mɛn/ adv
amen
At the end of religious prayers: so be it.
In many Abrahamic religious texts and creeds: certainly, verily.

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ /ɑːˈmɛn/ /ˈeɪ.mɛn/ interjection
amen
An expression of strong agreement, often in the phrase "Amen to that!"

amend /əˈmɛnd/ v
korrigera redigera ändra
(transitive) To make a formal alteration (in legislation, a report, etc.) by adding, deleting, or rephrasing.

amendment /ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/ amendments n
tillägg
That which is added; that which is used to increase or supplement something.

amenity /əˈmiːnəti/ /əˈmɛnəti/ amenities n
behaglighet
bekvämlighet
A thing or circumstance that is welcome and makes life a little easier or more pleasant.

amenorrhoea /əˌmɛnəˈɹiːə/ /ˌeɪmɛnəˈɹiːə/ amenorrhoeae amenorrhoeas n
amenorré
(medicine) Absence of menstrual discharge.

americium /ˌæməˈɹɪsiəm/ americiums n
americium
The chemical element (symbol Am) with an atomic number of 95.

amethyst /ˈæm.ə.θɪst/ amethysts n
ametist
A transparent purple to violet variety of quartz with traces of manganese, used as a gemstone.

amiable /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/ /ˈæ.mi.ə.bəl/ more amiable most amiable adj
snäll vänlig god ljuv mild näpen
Friendly; kind; sweet; gracious
snäll vänlig god ljuv näpen rar
Of a pleasant and likeable nature; kind-hearted; easy to like

amiably more amiably most amiably adv
vänligt
In an amiable manner; in a friendly or pleasant manner.

amicable number amicable numbers n
vänskapliga tal
(number theory) One of a pair of numbers having the property that the sum of the divisors of each, excluding itself, is equal to the other number.

amice amices n
halslin
A hood, or cape with a hood, made of or lined with grey fur, formerly worn by the clergy.

amidst /aˈmɪdst/ /əˈmɪtst/ preposition
mitt i under
In the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among.

amino acid amino acids n
aminosyra
(organic chemistry) Any organic compound containing both an amino and a carboxylic acid functional group.
(biochemistry) Any of the twenty naturally occurring α-amino acids (having the amino, and carboxylic acid groups on the same carbon atom), and a variety of side chains, that combine, via peptide bonds, to form proteins.

ammeter ammeters n
amperemeter amperemätare
A device that measures the magnitude of an electric current, especially one calibrated in amperes.

ammonia /əˈmoʊn.jə/ ammonias n
ammoniak
(inorganic compound) A gaseous compound of hydrogen and nitrogen, NH3, with a pungent smell and taste.

ammonium chloride n
ammoniumklorid salmiak
(inorganic compound) A water-soluble salt of ammonia and hydrochloric acid, having the formula NH4Cl.

ammonium nitrate n
ammoniumnitrat
(inorganic compound) The ammonium salt of nitric acid, NH4NO3; it is used in fertilizers and explosives (notoriously in improvised explosive devices, though its main importance is as an explosive in its own right and in mixtures such as amatol and ANFO).

ammunition /ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/ ammunitions n
ammunition
Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc.

amnesia /æmˈniːz.i.ə/ /æmˈniːʒə/ /ˌæmˈniʒə/ amnesias amnesiæ n
amnesi
(pathology) Loss of memory; forgetfulness.

amnesty /ˈæm.nɪ.sti/ amnesties n
amnesti
An act of the sovereign power granting oblivion, or a general pardon, for a past offense, as to subjects concerned in an insurrection.

amniotic sac amniotic sacs n
fosterhinna
The sac in which the foetus develops in mammals, reptiles and birds.

amoeba /əˈmiːbə/ amoebae amoebas n
amöba
(biology) A member of the genus Amoeba of unicellular protozoa that moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia.

amoebiasis amoebiases n
amöbadysenteri
(medicine) An infectious disease caused by the parasitic protozoan Entamoeba histolytica; amoebic dysentery.

amok /əˈmɒk/ /əˈmʌk/ more amok most amok adv
amok
In a frenzy of violence, or on a killing spree; berserk.

among /əˈmɒŋ/ /əˈmʌŋ/ preposition
bland
Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. (See Usage Note at amidst.)

amongst /əˈmʌŋst/ preposition
bland ibland
Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. See usage note at amidst.

amoral /eɪˈmɑɹ.əl/ /eɪˈmɒɹ.əl/ /eɪˈmɔɹ.əl/ more amoral most amoral adj
amoralisk
(of acts) Done without consideration for morality or immorality.
(of people) Not believing in or caring for morality and immorality.

amorousness amorousnesses n
förälskelse
The state or quality of being amorous.

amorphous /eɪˈmɔ(ɹ)fəs/ /əˈmɔ(ɹ)fəs/ more amorphous most amorphous adj
amorf formlös
Lacking a definite form or clear shape.
amorf
(by extension) Being without definite character or nature.
amorf ostrukturerad
(by extension) Lacking organization or unity.
amorf icke-kristallin
(physics) In the non-crystalline solid state of a typically crystalline solid.

amortization /əˌmɔɹtəˈzeɪʃən/ /əˌmɔːtaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /əˌmɔːtəˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌæmɚtəˈzeɪʃən/ amortizations n
avskrivning
The distribution of the cost of an intangible asset, such as an intellectual property right, over the projected useful life of the asset.

amortize /əˈmɔɹtaɪz/ /əˈmɔːtaɪz/ /ˈæmɚtaɪz/ v
amortera
(transitive) To wipe out (a debt, liability etc.) gradually or in installments.

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ amounts n
antal kvantitet
mängd
The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English).
A quantity or volume.

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ v
belöpa sig uppgå
(intransitive, followed by to) To total or evaluate.

ampere /ˈæmˌpɛər/ /ˈæmˌpɪər/ /ˌæmˈpɪər/ amperes n
ampere
A unit of electrical current, the standard base unit in the International System of Units; colloquially amp. Abbreviation: amp, Symbol: A

ampersand /ˈæm.pə(ɹ).sænd/ /ˈæmp.ə(ɹ)ˌzænd/ ampersands n
ampersand et-tecken och-tecken
The symbol "&".

amphetamine /æmˈfɛt.ə.miːn/ /æmˈfɛt.əm.ɪn/ amphetamines n
amfetamin
(informal) Any mixture of the two amphetamine enantiomers, dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine.

amphi- prefix
amfi-
both

amphibian /æmˈfɪbɪən/ amphibians n
amfibie groddjur
An animal of the Amphibia; any four-legged vertebrate that does not have amniotic eggs, living both on land and in water.
A vehicle which can operate on land and water. See Wikipedia article on "Amphibious aircraft"

amphibious [æmˈfɪbi.əs] adj
amfibisk
Capable of functioning on land or in water.

amphictyony amphictyonies n
amfiktyoni
A religious foundation or co-operative shared between Greek city states during the classical period, typically to support the temple or cult of a deity shared by the city states. Also used academically to refer to similar arrangements in non-Greek cultures.

amphitheatre /ˈæm.fəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/ /ˈæm.pəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/ /ˈæmfiˌθiːətə/ /ˈæmfɪˌθiːətə/ /ˈæmfɪˌθɪətə/ amphitheatres n
amfiteater
An open, outdoor theatre (which may be a theatre in the round, or have a stage with seating on only one side), especially one from the classical period of ancient Greece or Rome, or a modern venue of similar design.

amphora /æmˈfɔ(ː)ɹə/ /ˈæmfəɹə/ amphorae amphorai amphoras n
amfora
(chiefly, _, historical) A large vessel, especially a thin-necked clay vat used in ancient Greece and Rome for storing and transporting wine and oil.

ample /ˈæm.pəl/ ampler amplest adj
fullödig tillräcklig
fyllig
Not contracted or brief; not concise; extended; diffusive

amplifier /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ə/ /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ɚ/ /ˈæm.plə.faɪɹ/ amplifiers n
förstärkare
Anything that amplifies, or makes something larger or more intense.
(electronics) An appliance or circuit that increases the strength of a weak electrical signal without changing the other characteristics of the signal.

amplitude /ˈæm.plɪ.tud/ amplitudes n
amplitud magnitud
The measure of something's size, especially in terms of width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.
amplitud
(mathematics) The maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a curve or function, especially one that is periodic.
(physics) The maximum absolute value of some quantity that varies.

amplitude modulation amplitude modulations n
amplitudmodulering
(radio) A method of sending information by modifying (modulating) the intensity (amplitude) of a carrier wave.

ampoule /ˈæm.pjuːl/ /ˈæm.puːl/ ampoules n
ampull
A small hermetically sealed vial, often used to contain a sterile solution suitable for injection.

amputate /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/ v
amputera
To surgically remove a part of the body, especially a limb. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

amputation /ˌæmpjʊˈteɪʃən/ amputations n
amputation
surgical removal of all or part of a limb, etc.

amulet /ˈæm.jə.lɪt/ amulets n
amulett
A kind of protective charm or ornament, often bearing magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, or evil spirits.

amurca amurcas n
grönsaksvatten
The sediment in olive oil.

amused /əˈmjuːzd/ more amused most amused adj
road
Pleasurably entertained.

amusement /əˈmjuzmənt/ amusements n
underhållning avkoppling förströelse
(uncountable) Entertainment.

amusement arcade amusement arcades n
spelhall
A leisure establishment, freely open to the public, containing a variety of coin-operated devices, some of which are for amusement only, while others may offer the possibility of winning small prizes.

amusement park amusement parks n
nöjespark nöjesfält tivoli
A commercially-operated collection of rides, games and other entertainment attractions.

amusing /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/ more amusing most amusing adj
underhållande
Entertaining.

amygdala /əˈmɪɡ.də.lə/ amygdalae amygdalas n
amygdala mandelkärna
(neuroanatomy) Each one of the two regions of the brain, located as a pair in the medial temporal lobe, believed to play a key role in processing emotions, such as fear and pleasure, in both animals and humans.

amyl nitrite /am.ɪl ˈnʌɪ.tɹʌɪt/ /ˌæm.əl ˈnaɪˌtɹaɪt/ n
amylnitrit
(pharmaceutical drug) A yellowish volatile synthetic liquid C5H11NO2 of commercial amyl alcohol and nitrous acid that is used medicinally as a vasodilator. It is rapidly absorbed by the body on inhalation, and is sometimes used recreationally especially as an aphrodisiac.

amylase /ˈæmɪleɪs/ amylases n
amylas
(enzyme) Any of a class of digestive enzymes, present in saliva and also contributed to the gut by the exocrine pancreas, that break down complex carbohydrates such as starch into simpler sugars such as glucose.

amylopectin amylopectins n
amylopektin
(carbohydrate) A highly branched, insoluble form of starch (the soluble form being amylose)

amylose amyloses n
amylos
(carbohydrate) The soluble form of starch (the insoluble form being amylopectin) that is a linear polymer of glucose.

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis n
amyotrofisk lateralskleros
(neurology, pathology) A chronic, progressive disease characterized by degeneration of the central nervous system and the loss of voluntary muscle control.

an /ən/ /ˈæn/ [ˈɛən] article
en ett
(all article senses).

an apple a day keeps the doctor away /əˈn‿æpəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkips ðə ˈdɑktɚ əˈweɪ/ /əˈn‿æpəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkiːps ðə ˈdɒktəɹ‿əˈweɪ/ proverb
ett äpple om dagen håller doktorn borta
Apples are healthy and stave off illnesses.

an arm and a leg arms and legs n
kosta skjortan skjortan
(idiomatic, hyperbole) Usually used after the verb cost, but also often charge, pay, and spend: a very high price for an item or service; an exorbitant price

an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth proverb
öga för öga, tand för tand
(idiomatic) compensation for injury caused by a person, in the form of inflicting of an identical injury on that person.

anabolic /ˌænəˈbɑlɪk/ /ˌænəˈbɒlɪk/ adj
anabol
Of or relating to anabolism.

anabolic /ˌænəˈbɑlɪk/ /ˌænəˈbɒlɪk/ anabolics n
anabol anabola
An anabolic steroid.

anabolic steroid anabolic steroids n
anabol steroid
(steroid hormone) A class of steroid hormones that promote growth of tissue.

anabolism /ə.ˈnæ.bə.ˌlɪ.zəm/ anabolisms n
anabolism
The constructive metabolism of the body, as distinguished from catabolism.

anachronism /əˈnæ.kɹə.nɪ.z(ə)m/ anachronisms n
anakronism
A chronological mistake; the erroneous dating of an event, circumstance, or object. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

anachronistic /əˌnæk.ɹəˈnɪs.tɪk/ more anachronistic most anachronistic adj
anakronistisk otidsenlig

anaconda /ˌænəˈkɒndə/ anacondas n
anakonda
Any of various large nonvenomous snakes of the genus Eunectes, found mainly in northern South America. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

anacrusis /anəˈkɹuːsɪs/ anacruses n
upptakt
(music) An unstressed note or notes before the first strong beat (or downbeat) of a phrase.

anaerobic /ˌænəˈɹoʊbik/ adj
anaerob
Without oxygen; especially of an environment or organism.

anagram /ˈæ.nə.ɡɹæm/ anagrams n
anagram
(of words) A word or phrase that is created by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

anal bead anal beads n
analkula
Any of the individual small balls making up a form of sex toy. The balls are attached together in series so as to be continuously inserted through the anus into the rectum and then removed with varying speeds depending on the effect desired (most typically at orgasm to enhance climax).

anal beads n
analkulor
A sex toy consisting of several small balls attached together in series which are one by one inserted into and removed from the rectum.

anal fin anal fins n
analfena
(ichthyology) A fin located on the underside of a fish behind the anus.

anal fissure anal fissures n
analfissur analspricka
(disease) A break or tear in the skin of the anal canal, resulting in bleeding and occasionally pain on defecation.

anal sex n
analsex
A sexual activity involving stimulation of a sexual partner's anus or rectum, especially by penetration.

anal sphincter anal sphincters n
analsfinkter
(anatomy) The sphincter (= ring muscle) that surrounds the anus (=anal orifice)

analemma /ˌæn.əˈlɛm.ə/ analemmas analemmata n
analemma
A figure-eight curve that results when the Sun's position in the sky is plotted out over the year at the same hour of mean solar time every day. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

analgesic /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.sɪk/ /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.zɪk/ analgesics n
analgetika
(pharmacology) Any medicine, such as aspirin, that reduces pain, especially without inducing a loss of other sensation. (Contrast anesthetic.)

analog /ˈæ.nə.lɑɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɒɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɔɡ/ adj
analog
(of a device or system) In which the value of a data item (such as time) is represented by a continuous(ly) variable physical quantity that can be measured (such as the shadow of a sundial).

analog /ˈæ.nə.lɑɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɒɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɔɡ/ analogs n
motsvarighet
(countable) Something that bears an analogy to something else.
analog
(chemistry) A structural derivative of a parent compound that differs from it by only one or a few atoms or substituent groups; (usually, especially) such a molecule that retains most of the same chemical properties.

analogical adj
analogisk
Of, pertaining to, based on, or composed of an analogy.

analogous /əˈnæl.ə.dʒəs/ /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/ more analogous most analogous adj
analog
Having analogy, the status of an analogue; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or similar proportion (often followed by "to".)

analogy /əˈnæləd͡ʒi/ analogies n
analogi
A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.

analphabet /ænˈælfəbɛt/ /ˌæˈnælfəbɛt/ analphabets n
analfabet
A person who does not know the letters of the alphabet; a partly or wholly illiterate person. [from mid 17th c.]

analysis /æˈnɑ.lə.sɪs/ /əˈnæləsɪs/ /əˈnælɪsɪs/ analyses n
analys
(countable) Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory etc.).
(countable) The result of such a process.
(uncountable, mathematics) A broad field of study in modern mathematics (often mentioned alongside algebra) which developed out of the calculus, concerned with the behavior of functions, sequences, series, limits, metric spaces, measures and more.
(countable, logic) Proof by deduction from known truths.
(countable, chemistry) The process of breaking down a substance into its constituent parts, or the result of this process.

analyst /ˈænəlɪst/ analysts n
analytiker
Someone who analyzes.

analytic /ˌænəˈlɪtɪk/ more analytic most analytic adj
analytisk analys
Of, or relating to any form of analysis, or to analytics.
analytisk
Of, or relating to division into elements or principles.
(analysis) Being defined in terms of objects of differential calculus such as derivatives.

analytic continuation analytic continuations n
analytisk fortsättning
(analysis) The practice of extending analytic functions.
(analysis) An extension of an analytic function which is itself analytic.

analytic function analytic functions n
analytisk funktion
(analysis) Any smooth (infinitely differentiable) function f, defined on an open set D\subseteq \mathbb{C}\ (\textit{ or }\subseteq\mathbb{R}), whose value in some neighbourhood of any given point x_0 \in D is given by the Taylor series \textstyle \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{f^{(n)}(x_0)}{n!} (x-x_0)^{n}.
(databases) window function

analytic geometry n
analytisk geometri
(geometry) The subbranch of geometry that investigates geometrical figures via the mathematical properties of their representations in a coordinate system.

analyze /ˈæn.lɑɪz/ /ˈæn.ə.laɪz/ /ˈæn.ə.lɑɪz/ [ˈɛən.ə.laɪz] [ˈɛːn.ə.laɪz] v
analysera
(transitive) To examine in such a manner as to ascertain the elements or nature of the thing examined; as, to analyze a fossil substance, to analyze a sentence or a word, or to analyze an action to ascertain its morality.

anamnesis /ˌænæmˈniːsɪs/ anamneses n
anamnes
(medicine) The medical history of a patient.

anapest /ˈæ.nə.piːst/ /ˈæ.nə.pɛst/ anapests n
anapest
(prosody) In qualitative meter, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, two unstressed and one stressed.
(prosody) In quantitative meter, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, two short and one long.

anaphora /ænəˈfɔɹə/ /ənˈæfəɹə/ anaphora anaphoras anaphors n
anafor
(figure of speech) The repetition of a phrase at the beginning of phrases, sentences, or verses, used for emphasis.
(linguistics) An expression that refers to a preceding expression.

anaphoric more anaphoric most anaphoric adj
anaforisk
Of, or relating to, an anaphora.

anarchism /ˈanəkɪz(ə)m/ /ˈænəɹˌkɪzəm/ /ˈæˌnɑɹˌkɪzəm/ anarchisms n
anarkism
A political and philosophical belief that all forms of involuntary rule or government are undesirable, unnecessary, or unethical, and as such that society would function without a state.
A belief that proposes the abolition of hierarchy and authority in most forms.

anarchist /ˈæn.ɑɹ.kɪst/ /ˈæn.ə.kɪst/ anarchists n
anarkist
One who believes in or advocates the absence of hierarchy and authority in most forms (compare anarchism), especially one who works toward the realization of such.

anarcho- prefix
anarko-
Anarchy; anarchism.

anarcho-capitalism n
anarkokapitalism
(politics, economics) A political and economic philosophy that advocates the elimination of the state and other coercive institutions in favour of individual self-ownership and free market.

anarcho-capitalist adj
anarkokapitalistisk
(politics, economics) Of, relating to, or advocating anarcho-capitalism.

anarcho-capitalist anarcho-capitalists n
anarkokapitalist
(politics, economics) A person who advocates anarcho-capitalism.

anarcho-communism n
anarkokommunism
(politics, economics) A form of anarchism advocating the abolition of the state and capitalism in favor of a horizontal network of voluntary associations through which people would satisfy their needs.

anarcho-communist adj
anarkokommunistisk
(politics, economics) Of, supporting, relating to, or advocating anarcho-communism.

anarcho-communist anarcho-communists n
anarkokommunist
(politics, economics) A person who advocates anarcho-communism.

anarcho-syndicalism n
anarkosyndikalism
A branch or field of anarchism that focuses on the abolition of capitalism through the organization of revolutionary worker syndicates.

anarchy /ˈæn.ɑɹ.ki/ /ˈæn.ə.ki/ [ˈɛən.ɑɹ.ki] anarchies n
anarki
(countable) A chaotic and confusing absence of any form of political authority or government.

anatase /ˈænəˌteɪs/ /ˈænəˌteɪz/ anatases n
anatas oktahedrit
(mineral) A blue or brown mineral, a form of titanium dioxide, used as a pigment. [from 1802]

anathema /əˈnæθəmə/ anathemas anathemata n
anatema bannlysning
(ecclesiastical, historical) A ban or curse pronounced with religious solemnity by ecclesiastical authority, often accompanied by excommunication; something denounced as accursed. [from early 17th c.]
styggelse
(literary) An imprecation; a curse; a malediction.

anatomy /əˈnæt.ə.mi/ anatomies n
anatomi
The art of studying the different parts of any organized body, to discover their situation, structure, and economy.

anatripsology n
anatripsologi
(medicine) The study or application of friction or rubbing as a remedy.

ancestor /ˈæn.sɛs.tə/ /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/ ancestors n
förfader
One from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather.

anchor /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ anchors n
ankare
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
ankare nyhetsankare programledare programvärd
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.
dykdalb
(figurative) That which gives stability or security.

anchor /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ v
ankra ankra upp
To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.

anchor baby anchor babies n
ankarbarn
(US, derogatory, offensive) A child born to noncitizen parents in the United States or another country that grants birthright citizenship (cf. jus soli), and who, as a citizen, can provide immigration benefits to relatives.

anchorage /ˈæŋkəɹɪd͡ʒ/ anchorages n
ankarplats
(nautical) A fee charged for anchoring.
The act of anchoring, or the condition of lying at anchor.

anchorite anchorites n
eremit anakoret
One who lives in isolation or seclusion, especially for religious reasons; hermit.

anchovy /ænˈt͡ʃoʊ.vi/ /ænˈt͡ʃəʊ.vi/ /ˈæn.t͡ʃə.vi/ /ˈæn.t͡ʃəʊ.vi/ anchovies n
sardell ansjovis
Any small saltwater fish of the Engraulidae family, consisting of 160 species in 16 genera, of which the genus Engraulis is widely sold as food.

ancient /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/ ancienter ancientest more ancient most ancient adj
antik urgammal uråldrig
Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.
antik forn forntida uråldrig
Existent or occurring in time long past, usually in remote ages; belonging to or associated with antiquity; old, as opposed to modern.

ancient history n
antiken
A period of history generally seen as occurring before the Middle Ages, that is, before the fall of the Roman Empire. Includes Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.
forna historia länge sedan
(idiomatic) That which happened a long time ago and not worth discussing any more.

ancient monument ancient monuments n
fornlämning fornminne
an old or ancient building or other structure, or a site of historical interest that is usually looked after by an official organization.

ancientness ancientnesses n
uråldrighet
The state or quality of being ancient.

ancillary /ænˈsɪl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈæns.əˌlɛɹ.iː/ more ancillary most ancillary adj
sekundär underordnad
Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.

anconeus anconei n
anconeus
(muscle) A muscle of the elbow and forearm.

and /n̩/ /n̩d/ /æn/ /ænd/ /ən/ /ənd/ /ɛn/ /ɛnd/ conjunction
och
Used to connect certain numbers: connecting units when they precede tens (not dated); connecting tens and units to hundreds, thousands etc. (now often omitted in US); to connect fractions to wholes. [from 10th c.]
(now, colloquial, or, literary) Used to connect more than two elements together in a chain, sometimes to stress the number of elements.

and so forth phraseologicalUnit
och så vidare o.s.v. osv.
(idiomatic) Indicates that a list continues in a similar manner.

and the like phraseologicalUnit
o.d. o.dyl. o.l. o.likn. och dylikt och liknande
(idiomatic, informal) And other similar items; et cetera.

and then some phraseologicalUnit
och hör sen
(idiomatic, colloquial) Used to confirm preceding utterance, while implying that what was said or asked is an understatement

and/or /ˈændɔː(ɹ)/ conjunction
och/eller
Joins two alternatives to mean either or both; indicates that inclusive or is meant where or alone might be taken to mean exclusive or.

andragogy /ˈan.dɹə.ɡɒ.dʒi/ /ˈan.dɹə.ɡɒ.ɡi/ n
andragogik
The methods or techniques used to teach adults; adult education. [from 20th c.]

androecium androecia n
befruktningsdel
(botany) The set of a flower's stamens.

androgen androgens n
androgen
(steroid hormone) Any natural or synthetic compound, usually a steroid hormone, that stimulates or controls the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics in vertebrates. A male sex hormone such as testosterone or anabolic steroids.

android /ˈænˌdɹɔɪd/ more android most android adj
android
Possessing human qualities.

android /ˈænˌdɹɔɪd/ androids n
android
A robot that is designed to look and act like a human being (not necessarily a male one).

andropause n
andropaus
(medicine, endocrinology) The male equivalent of the menopause in women; characterized by a decline in libido and overall energy.

androsexual more androsexual most androsexual adj
androsexuell
Sexually attracted to men, males, and/or masculinity.

androsexuality n
androsexualitet
The state of being sexually and romantically attracted primarily or exclusively to men.

anecdotal /ˌænɪkˈdoʊtl̩/ more anecdotal most anecdotal adj
anekdotisk
Of the nature of or relating to an anecdote.

anecdote /ˈæ.nɪk.doʊt/ anecdotes n
anekdot
An account which supports an argument, but which is not supported by scientific or statistical analysis.
A previously untold secret account of an incident.

anemia /əˈnimi.ə/ anemiae anemias anemiæ n
anemi blodbrist
(American spelling, uncountable, pathology) A medical condition in which the capacity of the blood to transport oxygen to the tissues is reduced, either because of too few red blood cells, or because of too little hemoglobin, resulting in pallor and fatigue.

anemic /ʌˈni.mɪk/ more anemic most anemic adj
anemisk
Of, pertaining to, or suffering from anemia.

anemone /əˈnɛm.ə.ni/ /əˈnɛn.ə.mi/ anemones n
sippa
Any plant of the genus Anemone, of the Ranunculaceae (or buttercup) family, such as the windflower.

anesthesia /ˌæn.əsˈti.ʒə/ /ˌæn.əsˈθi.ʒə/ /ˌæn.əsˈθiːz.i.ə/ anesthesias n
anestesi bedövning smärtlindring
(medicine, American spelling, Canadian spelling) An artificial method of preventing sensation, used to eliminate pain without causing loss of vital functions, by the administration of one or more agents which block pain impulses before transmitted to the brain.

anesthetic /ˌænəsˈtɛtɪk/ /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/ anesthetics n
anestetikum bedövningsmedel smärtstillande
(American spelling, medicine) A substance administered to reduce the perception of pain or to induce numbness for surgery and may render the recipient unconscious.

aneuploid adj
aneuploid
(genetics) Having a number of chromosomes that is not a multiple of the haploid number.

aneurysm /ˈan.jʊɹ.ɪz.əm/ /ˈæn.jəɹ.ɪz.əm/ aneurysms n
aneurysm artärbråck pulsåderbråck
(pathology) An abnormal blood-filled swelling of an artery or vein, resulting from a localized weakness in the wall of the vessel.

anew /əˈnjuː/ /əˈnu/ adv
på nytt ånyo
(literary, poetic, _, or, _, formal) Again, once more; afresh, in a new way, newly.

angel /ˈeɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈeɪn.d͡ʒɛl/ /ˈæn.d͡ʒəl/ angels n
ängel
An incorporeal and sometimes divine messenger from a deity, or other divine entity, often depicted in art as a youthful winged figure in flowing robes.
(Abrahamic tradition) One of the lowest order of such beings, below virtues.
A person having the qualities attributed to angels, such as purity or selflessness.

angel maker angel makers n
änglamakerska änglamakare
(historical, euphemism) An illicit abortionist.

angel of death angels of death n
dödsängel
A personification of death in fiction, art, mythology, or religion.
A type of serial killer who is employed as a caregiver and kills people under their care.

angel shark angel sharks n
havsängel
A member of the unusual genus Squatina of sharks with flattened bodies and broad pectoral fins resembling skates or rays. There are approximately 16 known species, which are the only members of their taxonomic genus, family and order. They occur worldwide in temperate and tropical seas.

angel's trumpet angel's trumpets n
änglatrumpet
Either of two closely related genera in the Solanaceae family, Brugmansia and Datura.

angelolatry n
angelolatri
The worshipping of angels.

angelology angelologies n
angelologi
The study of angels. Angels have been grouped into nine categories or “choirs,” from lowest to highest: angel, virtue, archangel, power, principality, dominion, throne, cherub, and seraph.

anger /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/ angers n
ilska
A strong feeling of displeasure, hostility, or antagonism towards someone or something, usually combined with an urge to harm, often stemming from perceived provocation, hurt, or threat.

anger /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/ v
förarga förilska
(transitive) To cause such a feeling of antagonism in.

angina /ænˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ /ˈæn.d͡ʒɪ.nə/ anginas n
kärlkramp
(pathology, cardiology) A chest pain or shortness of breath occurring with lesser degrees of arterial blockage.

angina pectoris /ænˈdʒaɪnə ˈpɛktəˌɹɪs/ /ˈændʒɪnə ˈpɛktəˌɹɪs/ n
kärlkramp
(cardiology, disease) Intermittent crushing chest pain caused by reversible myocardial ischemia.

angiosperm /ˈæn.d͡ʒi.əˌspɝm/ angiosperms n
angiosperm gömfröig växt
(botany) Any plant of the clade Angiosperms, characterized by having ovules enclosed in an ovary; a flowering plant.

angiotensin /ænd͡ʒɪəʊˈtɛnsɪn/ angiotensins n
angiotensin
(hormone) Any of several polypeptides that narrow blood vessels and thus regulate arterial pressure.

angiotensinogen angiotensinogens n
angiotensinogen
(biochemistry) A globulin produced by the liver

angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ angles n
vinkel plan vinkel rymdvinkel
(geometry) A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).
vinkel
(geometry) The measure of such a figure. In the case of a plane angle, this is the ratio (or proportional to the ratio) of the arc length to the radius of a section of a circle cut by the two rays, centered at their common point. In the case of a solid angle, this is the ratio of the surface area to the square of the radius of the section of a sphere.
hörn knut
A corner where two walls intersect.
synvinkel vinkel
A viewpoint; a way of looking at something.

angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ v
vinkla
(transitive, often in the passive) To place (something) at an angle.
meta
(intransitive, figurative) To try to catch fish with a hook and line.
fiska
(informal, with for) To attempt to subtly persuade someone to offer a desired thing.

angle bisector angle bisectors n
bisektris
(geometry) A ray that divides an angle into two equal parts.

angle bracket angle brackets n
vinkelparentes
Any of a number of angle-shaped brackets.

angle grinder angle grinders n
vinkelslip
A usually hand-held grinder which uses a pair of internal gears to place the rotational axis of the grinding or cutting wheel perpendicular to that of the driving motor.

angle iron angle irons n
vinkeljärn
A length of iron or steel, having an L-shaped cross section, used as a structural support

angle of attack angles of attack n
attackvinkel
(aeronautics) The angle between the chord line of an airfoil and the airflow over it; one of the determiners of the amount of lift produced by an airfoil.

angle of incidence angles of incidence n
infallsvinkel
(optics, physics) The angle that a straight line, ray of light, etc., meeting a surface, makes with a normal to the surface at the point of meeting.

anglerfish /ˈæŋɡləˌfɪʃ/ /ˈæŋɡlɚˌfɪʃ/ anglerfish anglerfishes n
marulkartad fisk
Any fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes, which have an outgrowth they wiggle to lure and catch their prey.

anglicisation /ˌæŋ.ɡlɪ.saɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæŋ.ɡlɪ.səˈzeɪ.ʃən/ anglicisations n
anglifiering anglisering
The process by which something or someone (usually a word) is made more English. Usually applied to language or culture.

anglicism /ˈæŋɡləˌsɪzəm/ anglicisms n
anglicism
An Englishism: a word or other feature originating in the English language that has been borrowed by another language.

angora /æŋˈɡɔːɹə/ angoras n
Angorakanin
A rabbit belonging to the Angora rabbit breed, one of the oldest domestic breeds of rabbits in the world, raised chiefly in Europe for its silky and long hair (a subspecies of the European rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus).

angry /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/ angrier angriest more angry most angry adj
arg ilsken
Displaying or feeling anger.

angst /æŋ(k)st/ n
Angst ångest
A feeling of acute but vague anxiety or apprehension often accompanied by depression, especially philosophical anxiety.

angstrom /ˈæŋstɹəm/ /ˈæŋstɹʌm/ /ˈɔŋstɹəm/ angstroms n
ångström
(physics) A unit of length equal to 10−10 meters (that is, one ten-billionth of a meter), approximately the size of an atom, and denoted by the symbol Å, used especially to measure the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation or distances between atoms.

anguish /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ anguishes n
dödsångest panikångest vånda ångest
Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.

anguished more anguished most anguished adj
ängslig
Feeling anguish; experiencing extreme discomfort or discontent.

angular /-lɑɹ/ /ˈæŋ.ɡju.lɚ/ more angular most angular adj
kantig
Having an angle or angles; forming an angle or corner.

angular velocity angular velocities n
vinkelhastighet
(mathematics, physics) The angle turned, per unit time, by a body rotating about an axis; the rate of rotation through an angle.

anhedonia /ˌan.hɪˈdəʊ.nɪə/ /ˌæn.hiˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ anhedonias n
anhedoni
(symptom, psychiatry) The inability to feel pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable, such as exercise, hobbies, music, sexual activities or social interactions.

anhedonic /ænhiˈdɑnɪk/ /ænhiːˈdɒnɪk/ /ænhɪˈdɑnɪk/ more anhedonic most anhedonic adj
anhedonisk
(psychiatry, also, figuratively) Showing anhedonia; having no capacity to feel pleasure.

anilingus /ˌeɪnɪˈlɪŋɡəs/ n
anilingus
The stimulation of the anus using the tongue and lips.

animal /ˈæn.ə.məl/ /ˈæn.ɪ.məl/ adj
djurisk djur
Of or relating to animals.

animal /ˈæn.ə.məl/ /ˈæn.ɪ.məl/ animals n
djur best
(science) Any eukaryote of the clade Animalia; a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).
(loosely) Any member of the kingdom Animalia other than a human.
best djur
(figuratively) A person who behaves wildly; a bestial, brutal, brutish, cruel, or inhuman person.

animal dentistry n
djurtandvård
the field of dentistry applied to the care of animals.

animal kingdom n
djurriket djurrike
(biology) The regnum Animalia; the set of all animals.

animal magnetism n
mesmerism
(mesmerism) A magnetic fluid or ethereal medium said to reside in the bodies of animate beings.

animal product animal products n
djurprodukt
Any product, such as a food, ingredient, fiber, hide, or fertilizer, made from the meat, bones, skin, hair, or other parts of an animal.

animal testing n
djurförsök
The practice of using non-human animals in scientific experimentation.

animate /ˈæn.ə.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ə.mət/ /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ɪ.mət/ more animate most animate adj
levande
That which lives.
besjälad
(grammar) Inflected to agree with an animate noun or pronoun.

animate /ˈæn.ə.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ə.mət/ /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ɪ.mət/ v
animera
(transitive) To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.
(transitive) To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.

animated /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd/ more animated most animated adj
animerad livlig
Endowed with life.

animated cartoon animated cartoons n
tecknad film tecknat
Any of several types of film / movie, the frames of which are drawn by hand in order to give a sense of movement when projected in rapid sequence.

animation /æn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ animations n
animering
The act of animating, or giving life or spirit.
animation animering
(animation, in the sense of a cartoon) A sequence of still drawings or inanimate objects displayed in rapid succession to create the illusion of movement in motion pictures or computer graphics; the object (film, computer game, etc.) produced
animation
(linguistics) conversion from the inanimate to animate grammatical category

animator /ˈænɪˌmeɪtə(ɹ)/ animators n
animatör filmtecknare livgivare skapare
One who animates something; one who brings something to life or the appearance of life.
animatör filmtecknare
One who creates an animation or cartoon; a cartoonist.

animatronics /ˌænɪməˈtrɒnɪks/ n
animatronik
A form of robotics used to create robots that produce preset moves and prerecorded sounds.

anime /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/ /ˈæn.ɪ.mə/ anime animes n
anime animé
(uncountable) An artistic style originating in, and associated with, Japanese animation, and that has also been adopted by a comparatively low number of animated works from other countries.
(countable) An animated work that originated in Japan, regardless of the artistic style.

animism /ˈænɪmɪzəm/ animisms n
animism
A belief that spirits inhabit some or all classes of natural objects or phenomena.

animist animists n
animist
A believer in animism.

animistic more animistic most animistic adj
animistisk
Of or pertaining to animism.

anion /ˈænˌaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈænˌaɪ.ɒn/ /ˈænˌaɪ.ən/ anions n
anjon
A negatively charged ion.

anise /æˈnis/ /əˈnis/ /əˈniːz/ /ˈæn.ɪs/ anises n
anis
An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.

aniseed /ˈæ.nɪ.sid/ aniseeds n
anis
(countable, and, uncountable) The seed-like fruit of the anise, used in baking and in the flavouring of liqueurs such as ouzo.

anisomorphism anisomorphisms n
anisomorfi
(linguistics, lexicography) The absence of an exact correspondence between words etc. in two different languages; the differences between two given languages that create mismatches in a translation dictionary.

anisotropically adv
anisotropiskt
in an anisotropic manner; in such a way as to depend upon direction

anisotropy anisotropies n
anisotropi
The property of being directionally dependent.

ankh /æŋk/ /ɑŋk/ /ɑːŋk/ ankhs n
ankh
A cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top, the Egyptian hieroglyph representing the Egyptian triliteral ꜥnḫ and often used as an amulet or charm for this concept.

ankle /ˈæŋ.kəl/ ankles n
ankel vrist fotled
The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint.

ankle boot ankle boots n
stövlett
(clothing) A boot that rises up to the ankle

ankle monitor ankle monitors n
elektronisk fotboja
A device that individuals under house arrest or parole are often required to wear to track their location. It is attached to the person's ankle.

anklebone /ˈaŋk(ə)lbəʊn/ anklebones n
språngben
The bone of the ankle, forming the lower part of the ankle joint and joining with the tibia and fibula.

anklet anklets n
vristlänk
A piece of jewelry/jewellery, resembling a bracelet but worn around the ankle.

ankylosis ankyloses n
ankylos
(anatomy) The growing together of bones to form a single unit.

anlaut /ˈan.laʊt/ anlauts n
anljud begynnelseljud framljud uddljud
(linguistics) The first sound of a word (word-initial position) or syllable (syllable-initial position).

anneal /əˈniːl/ v
glödga härda
(metallurgy) To subject to great heat and then (often slow) cooling, and sometimes reheating and further cooling, for the purpose of rendering less brittle; to temper; to toughen.
härda
(figurative, archaic, or, poetic) To strengthen or harden.

annealing annealings n
glödgning härdning
The heating of solid metal or glass to high temperatures and cooling it slowly so that its particles arrange into a defined lattice to remove residual stress.

annelid annelids n
ringmask
Any of various wormlike animals, of the phylum Annelida, having a segmented body; they include the earthworm and the leech.

annex /əˈnɛks/ /ˈænɛks/ annexes n
annex bilaga tillägg
An addition, an extension.
appendix bilaga tillägg
An appendix to a book or document.
annex tillbyggnad flygel
An addition or extension to a building.

annex /əˈnɛks/ /ˈænɛks/ v
annektera införliva
To add something to another thing, especially territory; to incorporate.

annexation annexations n
annektering annexion
Addition or incorporation of something, or territories that have been annexed.

annihilate /əˈnaɪə.leɪt/ v
förinta förgöra tillintetgöra
To reduce to nothing, to destroy, to eradicate.

annihilation /əˌnaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ annihilations n
förintelse utplånande utplåning
The act of destroying or otherwise turning into nothing, or nonexistence.

anniversary /ˌænəˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænɪˈvɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænɪˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ anniversaries n
bröllopsdag
(especially) Such a day that commemorates a wedding.
årsdag
A day that is an exact number of years (to the day) since a given significant event occurred. Often preceded by an ordinal number indicating the number of years.

annotate /ˈanəteɪt/ v
annotera
(transitive) To add annotation to.

annotation /ˈænəteɪʃən/ annotations n
anteckning
A critical or explanatory commentary or analysis.
kommentar
A comment added to a text.

announce /əˈnaʊn(t)s/ /əˈnaʊns/ /ˈæ.naʊns/ v
tillkännage annonsera annonsera ut
(transitive) To give public notice of, especially for the first time; to make known.
tillkännage
(transitive) To pronounce; to declare by judicial sentence.

announcement /əˈnaʊns.mɛnt/ announcements n
kungörelse
That which conveys what is announced.

announcer /əˈnaʊnsə/ /əˈnaʊnsɚ/ announcers n
presentatör
One who makes announcements.

annoy /əˈnɔɪ/ v
irritera reta störa
(transitive) To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.

annoyance /əˈnɔɪəns/ annoyances n
irritationsmoment
(countable) That which annoys.
(countable) An act or instance of annoying.
irritation irritationsmoment
(uncountable) The psychological state of being annoyed or irritated.

annoyed /əˈnɔɪd/ more annoyed most annoyed adj
sur irriterad sårad
Troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked (an annoyance); vexed.

annoying /əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/ v
irriterande förarglig dryg
causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious

annual /ˈæn(j)ɪu̯.əl/ /ˈæn.ju.əl/ /ˈæn.jəl/ adj
årlig
Of, for, or relating to a whole year, often as a recurring cycle; determined or reckoned by the year; accumulating in the course of a year; performed, executed, or completed over the course of a year. See also circannual.

annual general meeting annual general meetings n
bolagsstämma förbundsstämma föreningsstämma årsmöte årsstämma
A meeting that official bodies, associations and companies hold each year to elect the board of directors and inform their members of previous and future activities. Commonly abbreviated as AGM.

annual report annual reports n
årsredovisning
(legal) In business law, a comprehensive report on a the activities of a company throughout the preceding year, generally produced in compliance with requirements established by government agencies.

annually /ˈæn.ju.ə.li/ /ˈæn.jʊə.li/ adv
årligen
Once every year without fail, yearly

annul /əˈnʌl/ v
annullera ogiltigförklara
(transitive) To formally revoke the validity of.

annular /ˈænjələ/ /ˈænjəlɚ/ /ˈænjʊlə/ adj
ringformig
Pertaining to, or having the form of, a ring; ring-shaped; in the shape of an annulus.

annulus /-li/ /ˈænjəlaɪ/ /ˈænjələs/ /ˈænjʊlaɪ/ /ˈænjʊləs/ annuli annuluses n
cirkelring
(botany) A structure surrounding a sporangium (or part of it) which shrinks and causes it to rupture for spore dispersal; specifically, in a fern: a structure around about two-thirds of the sporangium consisting of differentially thick-walled cells which dry and distort the sporangium; and in a moss: a complete ring of cells around the tip of the sporangium which dissolves to cause the tip to detach.
(geometry) The region in a plane between two concentric circles of different radii.
(topology) Any topological space homeomorphic to the region in a plane between two concentric circles of different radii.

annunciation annunciations n
bebådelse
The act of annunciating.

anoa /əˈnoʊə/ anoas n
anoa
Either of two related species of small Indonesian water buffalo similar in appearance to deer; Bubalus quarlesi or Bubalus depressicornis.

anocracy anocracies n
anokrati
(politics) A political system which is neither fully democratic nor fully autocratic, often being vulnerable to political instability.

anode /ˈæn.oʊd/ /ˈæn.əʊd/ anodes n
anod
(electricity) An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows inwards (and thus, electrons flow outwards). It can have either a positive or a negative voltage with respect to cathode of the same polarized device (depending on whether the device is a load or a source, respectively).

anodize v
anodisera
to coat the surface of a metal electrolytically with an oxide, either as protection or decoration

anodized more anodized most anodized adj
anodiserad
Of a metal object: having a surface layer of oxide, for decoration or protection, and formed via an electrolytic process.

anodyne /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/ more anodyne most anodyne adj
dövande narkotisk smärtstillande
(pharmaceutical effect) Capable of soothing or eliminating pain. [from 16th c.]
lugnande
(figuratively) Soothing or relaxing. [from 18th c.]
blek nedtonad urvattnad
(by extension) Noncontentious, blandly agreeable, unlikely to cause offence or debate. [from 20th c.]

anoint /əˈnɔɪnt/ v
smörja
(transitive) To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.

anointment anointments n
smörjelse
The act of anointing with oil or other liquids.

anomaly /əˈnɑ.mə.li/ /əˈnɒm.ə.lɪ/ /əˈnɔm.ə.lɪ/ anomalies n
anomali avvikelse
A deviation from a rule or from what is regarded as normal; an outlier.
(dated) An irregularity or disproportion.

anonymity /ænəˈnɪmɪti/ anonymities n
anonymitet
(uncountable) The quality or state of being anonymous. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

anonymization anonymizations n
anonymisering
The act or process of making anonymous, of hiding or disguising identity.

anonymize v
anonymisera
(transitive) To make or render anonymous (especially to remove personally identifying data).

anonymous /əˈnɑ.nə.məs/ /əˈnɒn.ə.məs/ /əˈnɔn.ə.məs/ more anonymous most anonymous adj
anonym okänd
(not comparable) Lacking a name; not named, for example an animal not assigned to any species.
anonym
(not comparable) Without any name acknowledged of a person responsible
anonym anonymiserad
(not comparable) Of unknown name; whose name is withheld

anonymously /əˈnɒnəməsli/ adv
anonymt
In an anonymous manner; without a name.
In an anonymous manner; without individuality.

anorak /ˈænəɹæk/ anoraks n
anorak
A heavy weatherproof jacket with an attached hood; a parka or windcheater.

anorectic /ænəˈɹɛktɪk/ more anorectic most anorectic adj
anorektisk
Characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa; anorexic.

anorexia /ænəˈɹɛksi.ə/ anorexias n
anorexi
Loss of appetite, especially as a result of disease.

anorexia nervosa n
anorexi
An eating disorder characterized by self-starvation due to an irrational fear of gaining weight.

anorexic /ænəˈɹɛksɪk/ more anorexic most anorexic adj
anorektisk
Pertaining to, or suffering from, anorexia nervosa.

anorexic /ænəˈɹɛksɪk/ anorexics n
anorektiker
Somebody suffering from anorexia nervosa.

anosmia /æˈnɑːzmiːə/ /æˈnɒzmiə/ anosmias n
anosmi
Inability to smell; the inability to perceive odors.

another /æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /æˈnʌð.ɚ/ /əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌð.ɚ/ determiner
en till ytterligare ännu
One more/further, in addition to a former number; a second or additional one, similar in likeness or in effect.
annan en
Not the same; different.

another nail in someone's coffin phraseologicalUnit
spik i kistan
(idiomatic) An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.

another story n
en annan femma
A radically different interpretation of a situation.
A different situation entirely.

anoxia /ænˈɑk.si.ə/ /ænˈɒk.sɪ.ə/ /æˈnɑk-/ /æˈnɒk-/ anoxias n
anoxi
(ecology, pathology) A condition in which a body tissue or an environment is severely or totally deprived of oxygen; severe hypoxia.

ansible /ˈæn.sɪ.bəl/ /ˈɑːn.sɪ.bəl/ ansibles n
ansibel
(science fiction) A hypothetical device that enables users to communicate instantaneously across great distances; that is, a faster-than-light communication device.

answer /ˈan.sə/ /ˈæn.sə/ /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] [ˈeːnsə ~ ˈɛːnsə] [ˈɐːnsə] answers n
svar
A response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.
A solution to a problem.
(legal) A document filed in response to a complaint, responding to each point raised in the complaint and raising counterpoints.

answer /ˈan.sə/ /ˈæn.sə/ /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] [ˈeːnsə ~ ˈɛːnsə] [ˈɐːnsə] v
svara
To be or act in conformity, or by way of accommodation, correspondence, relation, or proportion; to conform; to correspond; to suit; usually with to.
(obsolete) To be or act as an equivalent to, or as adequate or sufficient for; to serve for; to repay.

answering machine answering machines n
telefonsvarare
A device that automatically records voice mail from unanswered telephone calls.

ant /ænt/ /ɑːnt/ /ɛnt/ [eənt] [ɛənt] [ɛːnt] ants n
myra pissmyra
Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.

antagonist /ænˈtæɡənɪst/ antagonists n
antagonist motståndare
An opponent or enemy.
antagonist
(biochemistry) A chemical that binds to a receptor but does not produce a physiological response, blocking the action of agonist chemicals.
(authorship) The main character or force opposing the protagonist in a literary work or drama.
(anatomy) A muscle that acts in opposition to another.

antaphrodisiac /æntæfɹəˈdiʒɪˌæk/ /æntæfɹəˈdɪzɪˌæk/ adj
anafrodisisk
Capable of reducing the sex drive.

antaphrodisiac /æntæfɹəˈdiʒɪˌæk/ /æntæfɹəˈdɪzɪˌæk/ antaphrodisiacs n
anafrodisiakum
A medicinal substance capable of reducing (inhibiting or eliminating) the sex drive/libido.

anteater /ˈæntˌitɚ/ /ˈæntˌiːtə/ anteaters n
myrslok
Any of several animals of South and Central America, in suborder Vermilingua, which are noted for eating ants and termites which they catch with their long sticky tongues.

antebellum /ˌæn.tiˈbɛl.əm/ adj
förkrigs-
Of the time period prior to a war.

antecedent /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/ antecedents n
föregångare
Any thing that precedes another thing, especially the cause of the second thing.

antechamber /ˈæn.tiˌt͡ʃeɪm.bə/ /ˈæn.tiˌt͡ʃeɪm.bɚ/ /ˈæn.tɪˌt͡ʃeɪm.bə/ antechambers n
förrum
A small room used as an entryway or reception area to a larger room.

antechinus antechinuses n
pungspetsekorrar
Any member of any on of the species of the genus Antechinus, small carnivorous marsupials that resemble shrews.

antelope /ˈæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈæn.tɪ.loʊp/ /ˈæn.tɪ.ləʊp/ antelope antelopes n
antilop
Any of several African mammals of the family Bovidae distinguished by hollow horns, which, unlike deer, they do not shed.

antenna /ænˈtɛn.ə/ antennae antennas n
antenn
An apparatus to receive or transmit electromagnetic waves and convert respectively to or from an electrical signal.

antepenultimate adj
näst näst sist nästnäst sist tredje från slutet
Two before the last, i.e., the one immediately before the penultimate, in a series.

anterior /anˈtɪə.ɹi.ə/ /ænˈtɪɹ.i.ɚ/ adj
främre
(anatomy) Nearer the forward end, especially in the front of the body; nearer the head or forepart of an animal.

anthelmintic /ænθɛlˈmɪntɪk/ more anthelmintic most anthelmintic adj
anthelmintisk
(pharmaceutical effect) Destructive to parasitic worms.

anthelmintic /ænθɛlˈmɪntɪk/ anthelmintics n
antihelmintikum maskmedel
(medicine) A drug for the treatment of worm infestation, either by killing the worms or by causing them to be expelled from the body.

anthem /ˈæn.təm/ /ˈæn.θəm/ anthems n
nationalsång
A choral or vocal composition, often with a religious or political lyric.
hymn lovsång
A hymn of praise or loyalty.

anther /ˈæn.θə/ /ˈæn.θɚ/ anthers n
ståndarknapp knapp
(botany) The pollen-bearing part of the stamen of a flower.

anthill /ˈænt.hɪl/ anthills n
myrstack
A cone-shaped structure built from sediment and other available materials by ants or white ants (termites), and beneath which the colony nests.

anthology /ænˈθɑləd͡ʒi/ /ænˈθɒlədʒi/ anthologies n
antologi samlingsutgåva
A collection of literary works, such as poems or short stories, especially a collection from various authors.

anthracite /ˈænθɹəˌsaɪt/ anthracites n
antracit
A form of carbonized ancient plants; the hardest and cleanest-burning of all the coals.

anthrax /ˈæn.θɹæks/ anthraxes n
mjältbrand
(pathology) An acute infectious disease of herbivores, especially sheep and cattle, caused by Bacillus anthracis.

anthropoid /ˈænθɹəpɔɪd/ more anthropoid most anthropoid adj
antropoid människoliknande
having characteristics of a human, usually in terms of shape or appearance

anthropological /æn.θɹə.pə.ˈlɑd͡ʒikəl/ more anthropological most anthropological adj
antropologisk
Relating to anthropology.

anthropologist /ˌæn.θɹoʊˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌæn.θɹəˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ anthropologists n
antropolog
An expert in anthropology.

anthropology /ˌænθɹəˈpɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒləd͡ʒi/ n
antropologi
The scientific study of humans, systematically describing the ethnographic, linguistic, archaeological, and evolutionary dimensions of humanity using a holistic methodological framework.

anthropometry /ænθɹəˈpɒmɪtɹɪ/ anthropometries n
antropometri
The science of measuring the human body to ascertain the ranges and averages of dimensions of the human form, for various purposes including physical anthropology, epidemiology, the ergonomics of industrial design, and so on.

anthropomorphic /ænθɹɒpəˈmɔɹfɪk/ [ˌæ̃n̪θɹ̠əpʰəˈmɔɹ̠fɪ̈k] adj
antropomorfisk
Having the form of a human.

anthropomorphically /ˌæn.θɹɒ.pəˈmɔːɹ.fɪk.liː/ adv
antropomorfiskt
In an anthropomorphic manner.

anthropomorphism /ˌænθɹəpəˈmɔɹfɪzəm/ anthropomorphisms n
antropomorfism
The attribution of human characteristics and behavior to something not human. [from mid-18th c.]

anthroponym anthroponyms n
antroponym personnamn
The name of a person, especially a surname.

anthropophobia n
antropofobi
A profound fear of human beings, or of human society.

anthroposophic /ˌænθɹəpəˈsɑfɪk/ /ˌænθɹəpəˈsɒfɪk/ more anthroposophic most anthroposophic adj
antroposofisk
Of, or pertaining to anthroposophy.

anthroposophist /ˌænθɹəˈpɑsəfɪst/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒsəfɪst/ anthroposophists n
antroposof
A proponent of anthroposophy.

anthroposophy /ˌænθɹəˈpɑsəfi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒsəfi/ n
antroposofi
A philosophy founded in the early 20th century by the esotericist Rudolf Steiner (also capitalized as Anthroposophy), postulating the existence of an objective, intellectually comprehensible spiritual world accessible to direct experience through inner development.

anti- /ˈæn.ti/ /ˈæn.tə/ /ˈæn.tɪ/ /ˈænˌtaɪ/ /ˈænˌti/ prefix
anti-
Against, opposed to.

anti-American more anti-American most anti-American adj
antiamerikansk
Opposing American values.

anti-Americanism n
antiamerikanism
The fear or dislike of people, policies, culture or government of the United States.

anti-Christian more anti-Christian most anti-Christian adj
antikristlig
Opposed to Christians or Christianity.

anti-European adj
anti-europeisk
Opposing European integration and the European Union.
Opposing or disliking Europe or Europeans.

anti-German adj
antitysk
Against Germans or Germany.

anti-Jewish more anti-Jewish most anti-Jewish adj
judefientlig
Opposed to Jews.

anti-Russian adj
antirysk
Against or opposing Russians or Russia.

anti-Semite /ˌæntaɪ-/ /ˌæntiˈsiːmaɪt/ /ˌæntiˈsɛmaɪt/ anti-Semites n
antisemit
Someone with anti-Semitic views.

anti-Semitic /ˌæntaɪ-/ /ˌæntiːsəˈmɛtɪk/ /ˌæntiːsəˈmɪtɪk/ more anti-Semitic most anti-Semitic adj
antisemitisk
Relating to or exhibiting anti-Semitism.

anti-Semitism /ˌæntaɪˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ /ˌæntiˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ /ˌæntɪˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ anti-Semitisms n
antisemitism judehat
(narrower sense) Prejudice, discrimination, hostility or political or religious opposition directed against ethnic or religious Jews or against Judaism; antijudaism; judeophobia.

anti-aircraft adj
luftvärns-
(military) Intended to attack aircraft.

anti-aircraft anti-aircraft anti-aircrafts n
luftvärn
(military) Anti-aircraft artillery.
(military) An anti-aircraft artillery organization.

anti-bottom quark anti-bottom quarks n
antibottenkvark
(particle) The antiquark corresponding to the bottom quark.

anti-charm quark anti-charm quarks n
anticharmkvark
(particle) The antiquark corresponding to the charm quark.

anti-down quark anti-down quarks n
antinedkvark
(particle) The antiquark corresponding to the down quark.

anti-inflammatory more anti-inflammatory most anti-inflammatory adj
antiinflammatorisk
(pharmaceutical effect) Preventing or counteracting inflammation.

anti-intellectualism n
antiintellektualism
A sentiment of hostility towards, or mistrust of, intellectuals and intellectual pursuits.

anti-militarism anti-militarisms n
antimilitarism
A doctrine that opposes war, relying heavily on a critical theory of nationalism and imperialism.

anti-natalism n
antinatalism
opposition to the increase in human population

anti-roll bar anti-roll bars n
krängningshämmare
A bar that is stressed to reduce roll (leaning to one side) in a car body during cornering.

anti-strange quark anti-strange quarks n
antisärkvark
(particle) The antiquark corresponding to the strange quark.

anti-top quark anti-top quarks n
antitoppkvark
(particle) the antiquark corresponding to the top quark.

anti-up quark anti-up quarks n
antiuppkvark
(particle) The antiquark corresponding to the up quark.

anti-vax adj
vaccinkritisk
(informal) Opposing vaccines and vaccination.

anti-vaxxer anti-vaxxers n
antivaxare
(informal) A person who opposes vaccination, as for its purported dangerous effects. [from c. 2000]

anti-villain anti-villains n
antiskurk
(fiction) An antagonist who has or may have noble or honorable aims, but pursues them destructively.

antiarmor adj
pansarbrytande
(military) Designed for attacking armored vehicles, such as tanks and armored personnel carriers.

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.tə.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ antibiotics n
antibiotikum
(pharmaceutical drug) Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.

antibody antibodies n
antikropp
(immunology) A protein produced by B-lymphocytes that binds to a specific antigen.

antic /ˈæn.tɪk/ more antic most antic adj
grotesk
(archaic) Grotesque, bizarre

antic /ˈæn.tɪk/ antics n
upptåg
(often, in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.

anticaliph anticaliphs n
antikalif
Someone who has the pretence of forming a government featuring the real caliph, as opposed to another caliphate claiming to unite the Muslim world under a caliph.

anticaliphate anticaliphates n
antikalifat
A government having the pretence of featuring the real caliph, as opposed to another caliphate claiming to unite the Muslim world under a caliph.

antichrist antichrists n
antikrist
One who works against the teachings of Christ.

anticlerical more anticlerical most anticlerical adj
antiklerikal
Opposed to political influence of clerics.

anticline /ˈæntiklaɪn/ anticlines n
antiform antiklinal
(geology) A fold with strata sloping downwards on each side.

anticlockwise /ˌæn.tiˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɒk.waɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɔk.wɑɪz/ /ˌæn.tɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌænˌtaɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ adj
motsols moturs
(South Africa, Australia, NZ, British, Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore) in a circular fashion so as to be moving to the left at the top of the circle and to the right at the bottom (when viewed from the front), in the opposite direction to the way the hands of an analogue clock move.

anticlockwise /ˌæn.tiˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɒk.waɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɔk.wɑɪz/ /ˌæn.tɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌænˌtaɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ adv
motsols moturs
(AU, NZ, Britain, Ireland) In an anticlockwise fashion.

anticommutative adj
antikommutativ
(algebra) Of an operator * for which a * b = - (b * a)

anticommutativity n
antikommutativitet
(algebra, physics) The state of being anticommutative.

anticompetitive more anticompetitive most anticompetitive adj
konkurrensbegränsande
(economics, business) Acting to hinder or obstruct competition.

anticyclone anticyclones n
anticyklon
(meteorology) a system of winds that spiral out from a centre of high pressure

antidandruff adj
mjällschampo
Countering or preventing dandruff.

antidemocratic more antidemocratic most antidemocratic adj
antidemokratisk
Opposed to the tenets of democracy.

antidepressant more antidepressant most antidepressant adj
antidepressiv
(pharmaceutical effect) Preventing or counteracting depression.

antidepressant antidepressants n
antidepressiva antidepressivt läkemedel antidepressivt medel
(pharmaceutical drug) An agent that prevents or counteracts depression.

antiderivative antiderivatives n
antiderivata primitiv funktion
(calculus) A function whose derivative is a given function; an indefinite integral

antidiuretic hormone antidiuretic hormones n
antidiuretiskt hormon vasopressin
(hormone) a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland

antidote /ˈæn.tɪ.doʊt/ antidotes n
motgift antidot
A remedy to counteract the effects of poison.

antifascist more antifascist most antifascist adj
antifascistisk
Opposed to the tenets of fascism; antifa.

antifascist antifascists n
antifascist
A person opposed to the tenets of fascism.

antifeminism antifeminisms n
antifeminism
Opposition to feminism.

antiferromagnetism n
antiferromagnetism
(physics) a phenomenon, similar to ferromagnetism, in which magnetic domains line up in a regular pattern, but with neighbouring electron spins pointing in opposite directions; materials showing this effect are either ferrimagnetic or diamagnetic, and become paramagnetic above the Neel temperature

antifreeze antifreezes n
frostskydd glykol
A substance, such as glycol, used to lower the freezing point of water;

antifundamentalism n
antifundamentalism
Opposition to fundamentalism.

antifundamentalist antifundamentalists n
antifundamentalist
One who opposes fundamentalism.

antigen antigens n
antigen
(immunology) A substance that induces an immune response, usually foreign.

antigypsyism n
antiziganism
Hostility, prejudice or racism toward Romani people (Gypsies).

antihero /ˈæn.tiˌhiɹ.oʊ/ /ˈæn.tɪˌhɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈænˌtaɪ.hiɹ.oʊ/ antiheroes n
antihjälte
(literature, RPG) A protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner, such as by criminal means, via cowardly actions, or for mercenary goals.

antimatter /ˈæn.tiˌmæt.ɚ/ /ˈænˌtaɪˌmæt.ɚ/ [ˈæ.niˌmæ.ɾɚ] [ˈæ.ɾ̃iˌmæ.ɾɚ] [ˈæn.tiˌmæ.ɾɚ] antimatters n
antimateria
(physics) Matter that is composed of the antiparticles of those that constitute normal matter.

antimilitarist more antimilitarist most antimilitarist adj
antimilitaristisk
(politics) Opposed to militarism

antimilitarist antimilitarists n
antimilitarist
(politics) One who opposes militarism.

antimony /ˈæn.tɪ.mə.niː/ /ˈæn.tɪˌmoʊ.ni/ antimonies n
antimon
A chemical element (symbol Sb, from Latin stibium) with an atomic number of 51: in its stable allotrope, a lustrous gray and very brittle metal.

antinatalism n
antinatalism
(philosophy) A family of philosophical views that are critical of reproduction — they consider coming into existence as bad or deem procreation as immoral.

antinomy /ænˈtɪn.ə.mi/ antinomies n
antinomi
(specifically, epistemology, logic) In the thought of the German philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724–1804): an apparent contradiction between valid conclusions; a paradox.

antioxidant /ˌæntiˈɒksɪdənt/ antioxidants n
antioxidant
Any substance that acts to slow or prevent the oxidation of another chemical.

antiparallel adj
antiparallell
(mathematics) (of vectors) Parallel but in opposite directions.

antiparticle /ˈæntiˌpɑɹtɪkəl/ antiparticles n
antipartikel
(particle) A subatomic particle corresponding to another particle with the same mass, spin and mean lifetime but with charge, parity, strangeness and other quantum numbers flipped in sign; a particle that has a reversed world line to another.

antipathy /ænˈtɪpəθi/ antipathies n
antipati motvilja
A feeling of dislike (normally towards someone, less often towards something); repugnance or distaste often without any conscious reasoning.

antipattern antipatterns n
antimönster
(software engineering) A design pattern that may be commonly used, but is ineffective or counterproductive in practice.

antiperistalsis antiperistalses n
antiperistaltik
(physiology) peristalsis occurring in the opposite direction of the way it typically occurs

antiperistaltic adj
antiperistaltisk
(physiology) Of or relating to antiperistalsis.

antiphon /ˈæntɪfən/ /ˈæntɪˌfɑn/ antiphons n
antifon antifoni
A devotional chant; a piece of music sung responsively.

antiphony antiphonies n
antifon
(music, singing) Alternate, or responsive singing by a choir split into two parts; a piece sung or chanted in this manner.

antipode /ˈæn.tɪ.poʊd/ antipodes n
antipod diametral motsats
Something directly opposite or diametrically opposed.

antipole antipoles n
motpol
(geography) The opposite pole.
(geometry) A position directly opposite (possibly also used figuratively).

antipope /ˈantɪpəʊp/ /ˈæntiˌpoʊp/ /ˈænˌtaɪˌpoʊp/ antipopes n
motpåve
(Christianity) A person who claims or claimed to be the pope, usually as the result of a disputed election or deposition, but is not considered by the Roman Catholic Church to be the real pope.

antiporter antiporters n
antiporter
(biochemistry) A cell protein that acts within an antiport to transport different molecules or ions across the membrane in opposite directions

antipyretic /ˌæntɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
febernedsättande
(pharmaceutical effect) That reduces fever.

antiquarian /ˌæn.tɪˈkwɛɹ.i.ən/ antiquarians n
antikvarie
A collector or student of, or expert in, antiquities or antiques.

antiquark antiquarks n
antikvark
(particle) The antiparticle of a quark.

antiquary antiquaries n
antikvarie
A person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques (especially one holding an official position); an antiquarian.

antiquated /ˈæntɪˌkweɪtɪd/ more antiquated most antiquated adj
antikverad föråldrad gammalmodig urmodig
old-fashioned, out of date

antique /ænˈtiːk/ antiques n
antikvitet
(figuratively, mildly, pejorative) An old person.
In general, anything very old; specifically:

antique white adj
antikvit
Of a creamy white colour.

antique white antique whites n
antikvit
A creamy white colour.

antiquity /ænˈtɪk.wə.ti/ /ænˈtɪk.wɪ.ti/ antiquities n
antiken forntid
Ancient times; faraway history; former ages
The people of ancient times.
antiken forntid antikvitet
(often, constructed as an uncountable plural) A relic or monument of ancient times, such as a coin, a statue, etc.; an ancient institution.

antiracism antiracisms n
antirasism
(sociology) Opposition to racism.

antiracist more antiracist most antiracist adj
antirasistisk
(sociology) Opposed to racism.

antiracist antiracists n
antirasist
(sociology) One who opposes racism.

antisepsis antisepses n
antiseptik
(hygiene) The science and practice of countering microbial infection, as with the use of antiseptics, and the use of aseptic technique.

antiseptic /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/ more antiseptic most antiseptic adj
antiseptisk
Of, or relating to antisepsis, or the use of antiseptics.
(pharmaceutical effect) Capable of preventing microbial infection.

antiseptic /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/ antiseptics n
antiseptikum
(pharmaceutical drug) Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).

antislip adj
halk- halkfri
Preventing slipping.

antisocial /ˌæntaɪˈsoʊʃəl/ /ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəl/ more antisocial most antisocial adj
asocial antisocial
Unwilling or unable to cooperate and associate normally with other people

antisoviet more antisoviet most antisoviet adj
antisovjetisk sovjetfientlig
(geopolitics) Opposing the Soviet Union.

antispasmodic antispasmodics n
antispasmolytikum
(pharmaceutical drug) A drug that suppresses spasms.

antisymmetric adj
antisymmetrisk
(set theory, order theory, of a binary relation R on a set S) Having the property that, for any two distinct elements of S, at least one is not related to the other via R; equivalently, having the property that, for any x, y ∈ S, if both xRy and yRx then x=y.

antitank adj
pansarvärn
(military) Of weapons or tactics, designed for attacking tanks or other armored vehicles.

antiterrorism n
kontraterrorism
(law enforcement, military, often, attributive) Activity aiming at opposing or preventing terrorism.

antithesis /æn.ˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/ antitheses n
antites
A proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition.

antithetical /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/ more antithetical most antithetical adj
antitetisk
Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted.

antithrombin /ˌæntaɪˈθɹɒmbɪn/ /ˌæntɪˈθɹɒmbɪn/ antithrombins n
antitrombin
A small molecule that inactivates several enzymes of the coagulation system.

antitoxin antitoxins n
antitoxin
(medicine) A medicine able to neutralize a toxin.

antivirus antiviruses n
antivirusprogram antivirus
(computing) A piece of software that is used to detect, delete and or neutralize computer-based viruses.

antivivisection adj
antivivisektionistisk
opposed to vivisection

antivivisectionist antivivisectionists n
antivivisektionist
an individual opposed to the practice of vivisection

antler /ˈænt.lə/ /ˈænt.lɚ/ /ˈænʔ.lɚ/ /ˈænʔ.ɫɚ/ antlers n
horn hjorthorn krona älghorn
A deciduous branching and bony structure on the head of deer, moose and elk, normally in pairs. They are grown and shed each year. (Compare with horn, which is generally not shed.)

antlike more antlike most antlike adj
myrlik
Resembling an ant. Often used specifically in reference to apparent size or significance.

antlion antlions n
myrlejon
Any of various species of insects, many of them nocturnal, in the family Myrmeleontidae. The adults superficially resemble the unrelated damselflies. The larvae bury themselves in sand below a cone-shaped pit in which they trap insects such as ants.

antonomasia /ænˌtɒnəʊˈmeɪzɪə/ /ˌæntənəʊˈmeɪzɪə/ /ˌæntənəˈmeɪʒə/ antonomasias n
antonomasi
(rhetoric) The substitution of an epithet or title in place of a proper noun.

antonym /ˈæn.təˌnɪm/ antonyms n
antonym
(semantics) A word which has the opposite meaning of another word.

antonymous /ænt.əˈnɪm.ʌs/ /ænˈtɑnɪməs/ /ænˈtɒn.ɪ.məs/ more antonymous most antonymous adj
antonym
Having an opposite or diametrically opposite meaning.
Of, or being an antonym; antonymic.

antonymy /ˈæntə.nɪm.i/ antonymies n
antonymi
(semantics) The semantic relation between antonyms; the quality of being antonymous.

anuria anurias n
anuri
(medicine) A condition in which the kidneys do not produce urine.

anus /ˈeɪ.nəs/ ani anuses n
anus analöppning brunöga dajmkryss fisring prutten
(anatomy) The lower orifice of the alimentary canal, through which feces and flatus are ejected.

anvil /ˈæn.vəl/ /ˈæn.vɪl/ anvils n
städ
A heavy iron block used in the blacksmithing trade as a surface upon which metal can be struck and shaped.
(skeleton) The incus bone in the middle ear.

anxiety /ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ anxieties n
ängslan farhåga oro
An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
iver
An uneasy or distressing desire (for something).
ångest
(pathology) A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.

anxiety disorder anxiety disorders n
ångeststörningar
A disorder characterised by excessive anxiety.

anxious /ˈeɪŋ(k).ʃəs/ /ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs/ /ˈæŋ(k)ʃəs/ anxiouser anxiousest more anxious most anxious adj
orolig
Having a feeling of anxiety or disquietude; extremely concerned, especially about something that will happen in the future or that is unknown.
oroväckande
(of things) Accompanied with, or causing, anxiety; worrying.

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ adv
nå nåt
To even the slightest extent, at all.

any more /ˌæ.niˈmoːɹ/ /ˌæ.niˈmɔːɹ/ /ˌɛ.niˈmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌɛ.niˈmoə/ /ˌɛ.niˈmɔɹ/ /ˌɛ.niˈmɔː/ adv
längre
(in negative or interrogative constructions) From a given time onwards; longer, again.

any way one slices it /ˌɛni‿weɪ wʌn ˈslaɪsəz‿ət/ /ˌɛni‿weɪ wʌn ˈslaɪsɪz‿ɪt/ phraseologicalUnit
i vilket fall som helst
(chiefly, US, informal) From any perspective; in every case.

anybody /ˈɛn.i.bɑd.i/ /ˈɛn.i.bɒd.i/ /ˈɛn.i.bə.di/ /ˈɛn.i.bʌ.di/ pronoun
någon

anybody's /ˈɛnibədiz/ pronoun
någons
(This entry is a translation hub.)

anyhow /ˈæn.i.haʊ/ /ˈɛn.i.haʊ/ adv
hur som helst
(manner) In any way or manner whatever.

anyone /ˈæniˌwʌn/ /ˈɛniˌwʌn/ pronoun
vem som helst någon vem som
Any person; anybody.

anyone else pronoun
någon annan
Any other person.

anything /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nɪ.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.ɪ.θɪŋ/ anythings n
något vad som helst vilken som helst vilket som helst
Someone or something of importance.

anything /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nɪ.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.ɪ.θɪŋ/ pronoun
någonting vad som helst
Any object, act, state, event, or fact whatever; a thing of any kind; something or other.

anything else pronoun
något annat
Any other thing. (This entry is a translation hub.)

anytime adv
när som helst
At any time.

anyway /ˈɛniweɪ/ adv
ändå i alla fall
(conjunctive) Regardless; anyhow. [from 19th c.]
i alla fall hur som helst ändå
Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement. See anyhow and at least. [from 19th c.]
i alla fall aja hur som helst
Used to indicate a change of subject.
hursomhelst
(obsolete) In any way. [16th–19th c.]

anywhere /ˈɛn.i.(h)wɛɹ/ /ˈɛn.iː.(h)wɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛnɪwɛə/ adv
någonstans var som helst varsomhelst
In or at any location.
vart som helst
To (in the direction of) any location.

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ /ˈɛə.ɹɪst/ adj
aoristisk
(grammar) Of or pertaining to a verb in the aorist aspect.

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ /ˈɛə.ɹɪst/ aorists n
aorist
(grammar) A verb paradigm found in certain languages, usually an unmarked form or one that expresses the perfective or aorist aspect.

aorta /eɪˈɔɹtə/ /eɪˈɔːtə/ aortae aortas n
aorta kroppspulsåder
(anatomy) The great artery which carries the blood from the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs; the main trunk of the arterial system.

aortic arch aortic arches n
aortabåge
(anatomy) The curving portion of the aorta that bends between the ascending aorta and the descending aorta, from which the brachiocephalic artery, left carotid artery, and left subclavian artery arise.

apanage /ˈæpənɪd͡ʒ/ apanages n
apanage
(historical) A grant (especially by a sovereign) of land (or other source of revenue) as a birthright.

apart /əˈpɑɹt/ /əˈpɑː(ɹ)t/ more apart most apart adv
isär
In or into two or more parts.

apart from preposition
utöver
Except for; besides, apart (postposition).

apartheid /əˈpɑɹ.taɪd/ /əˈpɑɹthaɪt/ /əˈpɑɹtheɪt/ /əˈpɑːthaɪt/ /əˈpɑːtheɪt/ v
apartheid
To impose a policy of segregation of groups of people, especially one based on race.

apartment /əˈpɑɹt.mənt/ /əˈpɑːt.mənt/ apartments n
lägenhet
(chiefly, North America, Australia, Philippines) A complete domicile occupying only part of a building, especially one for rent; a flat.
våning
(archaic) A suite of rooms within a domicile, designated for a specific person or persons and including a bedroom.

apartment building apartment buildings n
flerbostadshus flerfamiljshus hyreshus höghus
A residential building containing multiple apartments or flats.

apathetic /æp.əˈθɛt.ɪk/ more apathetic most apathetic adj
apatisk
Void of feeling; not susceptible of deep emotion.

apathy /ˈæ.pə.θi/ apathies n
apati
Lack of emotion or motivation; lack of interest or enthusiasm towards something; disinterest (in something).

apatite /ˈæpətaɪt/ /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/ apatites n
apatit
(mineral) A calcium fluoride phosphate of variable composition, sometimes used in the manufacture of fertilizer, as a gemstone, and (in powdered form) as a pigment, and also produced biologically in bones and teeth.

ape /eɪp/ apes n
apa människoapa
A primate of the clade Hominoidea, generally larger than monkeys and distinguished from them by having no tail.

ape /eɪp/ v
apa efter härma
(transitive) To imitate or mimic, particularly to imitate poorly.

aperture /ˈap.ə.tjʊə/ /ˈap.ə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈæp.ɚ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæp.ɚˌtjʊɹ/ /ˈæp.ɚˌtʊɹ/ /ˈæp.ɚˌt͡ʃʊɹ/ apertures n
apertur öppning
A small or narrow opening, gap, slit, or hole.
bländare apertur
(astronomy, photography) The diameter of such a hole which restricts the width of the lightpath through the whole system. For a telescope, this is the diameter of the objective lens.

apery aperies n
apkonst
The practice of aping; an apish action.

apess apesses n
apinja
A female ape.

apex /ˈeɪ.pɛks/ apexes apices n
topp spets
The highest or the greatest part of something, especially forming a point.

apex predator apex predators n
toppkonsument
An animal atop the food chain, preying on another animals, and not itself preyed upon.

aphasia /əˈfeɪzɪə/ /əˈfeɪʒə/ aphasias n
afasi
(pathology) A partial or total loss of language skills due to brain damage. Usually, damage to the left perisylvian region, including Broca's area and Wernicke's area, causes aphasia.

aphasic /əˈfeɪzək/ /əˈfeɪ̯zɪk/ more aphasic most aphasic adj
afatisk
(speech pathology) Affected by, or pertaining to, aphasia.

aphasic /əˈfeɪzək/ /əˈfeɪ̯zɪk/ aphasics n
afatiker
(speech pathology) One who is afflicted by symptoms of aphasia.

aphelion /æpˈhi.li.ə/ /æpˈhi.li.ən/ /æpˈhil.jə/ /æpˈhil.jən/ /æpˈhiː.lɪ.ə/ /æpˈhiː.lɪ.ən/ /əˈfi.li.ə/ /əˈfi.li.ən/ /əˈfil.jə/ /əˈfil.jən/ /əˈfiː.lɪ.ə/ /əˈfiː.lɪ.ən/ aphelia aphelions n
aphelium
(astronomy, also, figuratively) The point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, or other astronomical object, where it is farthest from the Sun.

apheresis /əˈfɛɹəsɪs/ /əˈfɪəɹɪsɪs/ /ˌæfəˈɹisɪs/ aphereses n
aferes
(medicine, specific, still current) The removal of blood from a patient, and the removal of certain components (such as platelets) from that blood, followed by the transfusion of the filtered blood back to the donor (patient).

aphid /ˈeɪ.fɪd/ aphids n
bladlus
A sap-sucking insect pest of the superfamily Aphidoidea; an aphidian.

aphonia aphonias n
afoni
(medicine) Loss of voice; the inability to speak.

aphorism /ˈæf.ə.ɹɪ.zəm/ [ˈæf.ə.ɹɪ.zm̩] aphorisms n
aforism
A concise, terse, laconic, or memorable expression of a general truth or principle.

aphorist aphorists n
aforistiker
A person who creates or recites aphorisms.

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdɪ.zi.æk/ aphrodisiacs n
afrodisiakum
Something, generally a food or drug, having such an effect.

aphthous ulcer aphthous ulcers n
afte aftös stomatit

aplenty /əˈplɛnti/ adj
i överflöd
(postpositive) In a generous or overlarge quantity.

apnea apneas n
apné
(pathology) The cessation of breathing, most often in reference to transient instances thereof during sleep.

apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ apocalypses n
apokalyps
(Christianity) The unveiling of events prophesied in the Revelation; the second coming and the end of life on Earth; global destruction. [from 19th c.]
domedag apokalyps
A disaster; a cataclysmic event; destruction or ruin. [from 19th c.]

apocopate v
apokopera
(linguistics) To shorten using apocope; to remove the final sound or syllable.

apocope /əˈpɒ.kə.pi/ apocopes n
apokope
(loosely) The loss or omission of a sound or syllable from the end of a word.

apocrypha /əˈpɒk.ɹə.fə/ apocrypha n
apokryf
Something, as a writing, that is of doubtful authorship or authority (formerly also used attributively).

apocryphal /əˈpɑːkɹəfəl/ /əˈpɑːkɹɪfəl/ /əˈpɒkɹəfəl/ /əˈpɒkɹɪfəl/ more apocryphal most apocryphal adj
apokryfisk tvivelaktig
(by extension) Of dubious veracity; of questionable accuracy or truthfulness; anecdotal or in the nature of an urban legend.

apogee /ˈæp.ə.d͡ʒi/ apogees n
apogeum
(astronomy) The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is farthest from the Earth: the apoapsis of an Earth orbiter.

apolipoprotein apolipoproteins n
apolipoprotein
(protein) Any polypeptide or protein that can serve as an apoprotein by binding with a lipid to form a lipoprotein.

apolitical more apolitical most apolitical adj
apolitisk opolitisk
Having no interest or involvement in politics; Disinterest in such matters.
opolitisk
Having no political relevance or function.

apologist /əˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ apologists n
apologet
One who speaks or writes in defense of a faith, a cause, or an institution.

apologize /əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz/ /əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz/ v
be om ursäkt ursäkta
(intransitive, often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends
(intransitive, dated) To make an apologia or defense; to act as apologist.

apology /əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /əˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ apologies n
ursäkt
An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).

aponeurosis /ˌap.ə.njʊˈɹəʊ.sɪs/ /ˌæp.ə.nʊˈɹoʊ.sɪs/ aponeuroses n
aponeuros

apophysis /əˈpɑfɪsɪs/ /əˈpɒfɪsɪs/ apophyses n
apofys
(anatomy) A natural outgrowth, swelling or enlargement, usually of an organism; a protuberance on a bone.
(botany) The external part of a cone scale.
(geology) A branch of a dike or vein.

apoplectic /ˌæp.əˈplɛk.tɪk/ more apoplectic most apoplectic adj
apoplektisk
(medicine) Of or relating to apoplexy.
(figurative) Marked by extreme anger or fury.

apoplexy /ˈæp.ə.plɛk.si/ apoplexies n
apoplexi
(symptom) Gross hemorrhage into a cavity or into the substance of an organ.

apoptosis /ˌapɒpˈtəʊsɪs/ /ˌæ.pəˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌæpəpˈtoʊsəs/ apoptoses n
apoptos
(biology, cytology) A process of programmed cell death by which cells undergo an ordered sequence of events which leads to death of the cell, as occurs during growth and development of the organism, as a part of normal cell aging, or as a response to cellular injury. [from 20th c.]

aposematism /-pə-/ /ˌæpoʊsɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/ /ˌæpə(ʊ)sɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/ [-ɾɪ-] aposematisms n
aposematism
(biology, chiefly, zoology) An adaptation, especially a form of coloration, that warns off potential predators.

apostasy /əˈpɒ.stə.si/ /əˈpɔs.tə.si/ apostasies n
avfall apostasi
The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.
Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith.

apostate /əˈpɒs.teɪt/ /əˈpɒs.tət/ /əˈpɔs.teɪt/ /əˈpɔs.tət/ /əˈpɔs.tɪt/ apostates n
apostat avfälling
A person who has renounced a religion or faith.

apostle /əˈpɑsl̩/ /əˈpɒs(ə)l/ apostles n
apostel
A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).
A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the twelve seat administrative council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

apostolic succession apostolic successions n
apostolisk succession
(Christianity) The unbroken chain of consecrations by laying on of hands from the Apostles of Jesus Christ to the bishops, and from to bishop to bishop through the ages.

apostrophe /əˈpɑs.tɹə.fi/ /əˈpɒs.tɹə.fi/ apostrophes n
apostrof
(orthography) The text character ’, which serves as a punctuation mark in various languages and as a diacritical mark in certain rare contexts.
(rhetoric) A sudden exclamatory piece of dialogue addressed to someone or something, especially absent.

apotemnophilia n
apotemnofili
(psychology) A compulsion to become, or appear to be, an amputee.

apothecium apothecia n
apothecium
(lichenology & mycology) A type of fructification of some ascomycete fungi, forming cyst structures of various shapes. Often the fungal components of lichens have this sort of fertile structure.

apothegm /ˈæ.pə.θɛm/ apothegms n
aforism tänkespråk
A short, witty, instructive saying; an aphorism or maxim. [from mid-16th c.]

apotheosis /əˌpɑː.θiˈoʊ.sɪs/ /əˌpɒθ.iːˈəʊ.sɪs/ apotheoses n
apoteos förgudning
förhärligande
Glorification, exaltation; crediting someone or something with extraordinary power or status.

app /æp/ [ʔæʔp̚] apps n
app mobilapp mobilapplikation
(computing, mobile phones) An application (program), especially a small one designed for a mobile device.

appall /əˈpɔːl/ v
förfära förskräcka skrämma
(intransitive, obsolete) To grow faint; to become weak; to become dismayed or discouraged.

appalling /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/ more appalling most appalling adj
förfärlig förskräcklig skrämmande förfärande förskräckande
Horrifying and astonishing.
Extremely bad; terrible

apparatchik /apəˈɹatʃɪk/ /æpəˈɹæt͡ʃɪk/ apparatchiki apparatchiks n
apparatjik apparattjik partifunktionär
(historical) A member of the Soviet apparat; a Communist bureaucrat or agent. [from 20th c.]

apparatus /æp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/ /æp.əˈɹæt.əs/ /æp.əˈɹɑː.təs/ apparati apparatus apparatuses apparatusses apparatûs apparatūs n
mekanism system
apparat
A complex machine or instrument.
A bureaucratic organization, especially one influenced by political patronage.
apparatur
(collective) An assortment of tools and instruments.

apparent /əˈpæɹ.ənt/ /əˈpɛɚ.ənt/ more apparent most apparent adj
synbar uppenbar

apparently /əˈpæɹ.ənt.liː/ more apparently most apparently adv
uppenbarligen
(archaic) Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.
tydligen
Seemingly; in appearance.

apparition /ˌæp.əɹˈɪʃn̩/ /ˌæp.ɚˈɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæp.ɚˈɪʃ.n̩/ apparitions n
apparition framtoning uppträdande
An act of becoming visible; appearance; visibility.
andesyn spökbild
An unexpected, wonderful, or preternatural appearance; especially something such as a ghost or phantom.

appeal /əˈpil/ /əˈpiːl/ appeals n
appell
A call to a person or an authority for a decision, help, or proof; an entreaty, an invocation.

appeal /əˈpil/ /əˈpiːl/ v
överklaga
(intransitive) Often followed by against (the inferior court's decision) or to (the superior court): to apply to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned.

appear /əˈpiːɹ/ /əˈpɪə/ /əˈpɪɹ/ [əˈpʰɪɹ] v
framträda dyka upp komma i dagen komma i ljuset
(intransitive) To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.
framträda uppenbara sig
(intransitive) To come before the public.
(intransitive) To become visible to the apprehension of the mind; to be known as a subject of observation or comprehension, or as a thing proved; to be obvious or manifest.
se ut
(intransitive, copulative) To seem; to have a certain semblance; to look.

appearance /əˈpɪɹ.əns/ appearances n
ankomst
The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.
framträdande
A thing seen; a phenomenon; an apparition.
utseende
The way something looks; personal presence
utseende sken tillstymmelse
Apparent likeness; the way which something or someone appears to others.
(legal) An instance of someone coming into a court of law to be part of a trial, either in person or represented by an attorney or such like; a court appearance
framträdande uppträdande
The act of appearing in a particular place, or in society, a company, or any proceedings; a coming before the public in a particular character.

appearances are deceptive proverb
skenet bedrar
It is not possible to judge a person's character from their outward appearance.

appease /əˈpiːz/ v
blidka lugna mildra släcka stilla
To make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to dispel (anger or hatred).

appeasement /əˈpiːz.mənt/ appeasements n
eftergiftspolitik
The state of being appeased; the policy of giving in to demands in order to preserve the peace.

appellant /əˈpɛln̩t/ appellants n
klagande
(law) a litigant or party that is making an appeal in court

appendectomy appendectomies n
blindtarmsoperation
(surgery) The surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix.

appendicitis /əˈpɛnd.ɪ.saɪt.əs/ appendicites appendicitides appendicitises n
appendicit blindtarmsinflammation
(pathology) inflammation of the vermiform appendix

appendix /əˈpɛn.dɪks/ /əˈpɪn.dɪks/ appendices appendixes n
appendix bilaga tillägg
A text added to the end of a book or an article, containing additional information.

appetite /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/ /ˈæpɪtaɪt/ appetites n
aptit matlust
The desire for some personal gratification, either of the body or of the mind.

appetite comes with eating phraseologicalUnit
aptiten kommer medan man äter
(idiom) Starting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.

appetizer appetizers n
aptitretare
A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal

applaud /əˈplɑd/ /əˈplɔd/ /əˈplɔːd/ v
applådera klappa
(transitive, intransitive) To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.

applause /əˈplɑz/ /əˈplɔz/ /əˈplɔːz/ applauses n
applåd bifall
The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.

apple /ˈæp.əl/ [ˈæp.ɫ̩] apples n
äpple
(Christianity) The fruit of the tree of knowledge, eaten by Adam and Eve according to modern Christian tradition; the forbidden fruit. [from 11th c.]
äppelträd
The wood of the apple tree. [from 19th c.]

apple blossom apple blossoms n
äppelblom
The flower of an apple tree that will eventually turn into an apple.

apple core apple cores n
skrott skrutt äppelskrott äppelskrutt
The central portion of an apple containing the seeds and where the stem attaches (and the opposed end). Particularly the portion that remains after the main part of the fruit has been eaten.

apple juice apple juices n
äppeljuice äppelmust äppeljos
The juice of apples, often used as a drink.

apple mint apple mints n
äppelmynta
Any herb with aroma or taste reminiscent of apple and mint, used for flavoring, herbal teas, and jellies.

apple of Sodom /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈsɑdəm/ /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈsɒdəm/ apples of Sodom n
Sodomäpple
The mudar (Calotropis procera), a flowering plant, found from northern Africa to southeast Asia, which bears poisonous fruit.

apple of discord /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔːd/ apples of discord n
erisäpple stridsäpple stridsfråga tvisteämne
An object or topic which sows anger and dissension; something which causes argument, rivalry, or strife.

apple of someone's eye apples of someone's eye n
ögonsten
(idiomatic) A favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one; the object of somebody's affections.

apple pie /ˌæp.əlˈpaɪ/ /ˌæp.əlˈpɑɪ/ [ˌæp.ɫ̩ˈpaɪ] [ˌæp.ɫ̩ˈpɑɪ] apple pies n
äppelpaj
A pie or tart made with a filling of cooked apples.

apple rose apple roses n
plommonros
Rosa villosa

apple sauce apple sauces n
äppelmos äpplemos
(UK spelling) A food prepared by pureeing cooked apples.

apple seed apple seeds n
äppelkärna äpplekärna
(horticulture) The seed of the fruit of the Malus domestica (apple) tree or other tree of the genus Malus.

apple strudel apple strudels n
äppelstrudel apfelstrudel
An Austrian pastry of apples, sugar, raisins, spice, etc in thin strudel dough or filo pastry.

apple tree /ˈæpl̩ tɹi/ /ˈæpl̩ tɹiː/ apple trees n
äppelträd apel
(botany) Any tree that bears apples, principally Malus domestica but also certain wild species.

apple wine apple wines n
cider äppelcider äppelvin
An alcoholic beverage made from apples; cider.

apple-cheeked more apple-cheeked most apple-cheeked adj
äppelkindad
Having round red cheeks.

apple-corer apple-corers n
äppelurkärnare äppelkärnare äpplekärnare äppleurkärnare
A tool used to remove the apple core from an apple for use in cooking; some forms of the tool segment the apple at the same time as removing its core.

apples and oranges n
äpplen och päron
(idiomatic) A comparison of items that, however categorically similar, is inapt; an incompatible equation, or the items thus compared.

applesauce applesauces n
snömos
(slang, US, dated, 1920s) Nonsense, balderdash, bunk, piffle.

appliance /əˈplaɪəns/ appliances n
apparat anordning
A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices.
An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end, especially:

applicability applicabilities n
tillämplighet
The degree to which a thing is applicable; relevancy.

applicable /əˈplɪkəbəl/ /ˈæplɪkəbəl/ more applicable most applicable adj
användbar passande tillämplig
suitable for application, relevant

application /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ applications n
applikation applicering
The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense
applikation programvara
(computing) A computer program or the set of software that the end user perceives as a single entity as a tool for a well-defined purpose. (Also called: application program; application software.)
ansökan
A verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school, course or similar.

application form application forms n
ansökningsblankett
A form one fills in when applying for a job, placement, course, service etc.

application programming interface application programming interfaces n
Application Programming Interface programmeringsgränssnitt
(computing, programming) A set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software applications, which makes it possible for software components to interact with one another, leading to the ability to share data over a network.

applied /əˈplaɪd/ adj
tillämpad
Put into practical use.

applied arts n
konsthantverk
The art of using of design and decoration to make everyday usable items aesthetically pleasing.

applied mathematics n
tillämpad matematik
(mathematics) Mathematics used to solve problems in other sciences such as physics, engineering or electronics, as opposed to pure mathematics.

apply /əˈplaɪ/ v
anbringa applicera
(transitive) To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
tillämpa
(transitive) To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
ansöka söka
(intransitive) To submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position).
gälla
(intransitive) To pertain or be relevant to a specified individual or group.

appoint /əˈpɔɪnt/ v
utnämna utse

appointment /əˈpɔɪnt.mɛnt/ /əˈpɔɪnt.mɪnt/ [əˈpʰɔɪ̯nʔmɪnʔ] [əˈpʰɔɪ̯̃ʔmɪnʔ] appointments n
utnämnande
The act of appointing a person to hold an office or to have a position of trust
möte utnämnande
(government) The assignment of a person by an official to perform a duty, such as a presidential appointment of a judge to a court.

apposition /ˌæpəˈzɪʃn̩/ appositions n
apposition
(grammar) A construction in which one noun or noun phrase is placed with another as an explanatory equivalent, both of them having the same syntactic function in the sentence.

appositional more appositional most appositional adj
appositionell
Relating to apposition.

appraise /əˈpɹeɪz/ v
värdera
(transitive) To determine the value or worth of (something), particularly as a person appointed for this purpose.

appreciate /əˈpɹiː.si.eɪt/ /əˈpɹiː.ʃi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹɪʃ.i.eɪt/ v
uppskatta sätta värde på värdesätta
(transitive) To be grateful or thankful for.
sätta värde på värdesätta
(transitive) To view as valuable.
förstå vara medveten om
(transitive) To be fully conscious of; understand; be aware of; detect.
stiga
(intransitive, transitive) To increase in value.

appreciation /əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ appreciations n
uppskattning
A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem.

appreciative more appreciative most appreciative adj
uppskattande
Showing appreciation or gratitude.

apprehend /æpɹiˈhɛnd/ v
förstå greppa gripa
To take hold of (something) with understanding; to conceive (something) in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand.
gripa
(law enforcement) To seize or take (a person) by legal process; to arrest.

apprehension /æp.ɹiˈhɛn.ʃən/ /æp.ɹɪˈhɛn.ʃən/ apprehensions n
farhåga fruktan oro
Anticipation, especially of unfavorable things such as dread or fear or the prospect of something unpleasant in the future.

apprehensive /ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnsɪv/ more apprehensive most apprehensive adj
orolig ängslig
Anticipating something with anxiety, fear, or doubt; reluctant.

apprentice /əˈpɹɛntɪs/ apprentices n
lärling
A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ approaches n
inflygning
(aviation, also, attributively) The way an aircraft comes in to land at an airport.

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ v
närma stunda
(intransitive) To come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh.

approach shot approach shots n
inspel
(golf) Any shot, normally not when teeing off, aimed to land on the green, hit for accuracy more than power.

approachable more approachable most approachable adj
lättillgänglig
Easily approached; easy to talk to.

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ more appropriate most appropriate adj
lämplig passande tillbörlig
Suitable or fit; proper.
passande
Suitable to the social situation or to social respect or social discreetness; socially correct; socially discreet; well-mannered; proper.

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ v
tillägna sig
(transitive) To set apart for, or assign to, a particular person or use, especially in exclusion of all others; with to or for.
anpassa appropriera
(transitive, archaic) To make suitable to; to suit.

appropriateness n
lämplighet
the quality or condition of being appropriate

appropriation /əˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/ appropriations n
anslag
Public funds set aside for a specific purpose.

approval /əˈpɹuvəl/ /əˈpɹuːvəl/ approvals n
instämmande
godkännande
An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.

approve /əˈpɹuːv/ v
godkänna
(transitive) To officially sanction; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.
(transitive) To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.

approved /əˈpɹuːvd/ adj
godkänd
Having received approval.

approximant /əˈpɹɑksəmənt/ /əˈpɹɒksɪmənt/ approximants n
approximant
(phonetics) A consonant sound made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract, while still allowing a smooth flow of air. Liquids and glides are approximants.

approximate /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/ more approximate most approximate adj
approximativ ungefärlig
Nearing correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate.

approximately /əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li/ /əˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət.li/ adv
ungefär cirka uppskattningsvis
Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.

approximation /əˌpɹɑk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /əˌpɹɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /əˌpɹɔk.sɪˈmæɪ.ʃən/ [əˌpɹɑk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [əˌpɹɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [əˌpɹɔk.sɪˈmæɪ.ʃn̩] approximations n
approximation närmevärde skattning
(mathematics) An imprecise solution or result that is adequate for a defined purpose.

apricot /æepɹɪˈkɒt/ /æepɹɪˈkɔt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɑt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ /ˈæp.ɹɪ.kɑt/ more apricot most apricot adj
aprikosfärgad aprikos
Of a pale yellowish-orange colour, like that of an apricot.

apricot /æepɹɪˈkɒt/ /æepɹɪˈkɔt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɑt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ /ˈæp.ɹɪ.kɑt/ apricots n
aprikosträd aprikos
The apricot tree, Prunus armeniaca
aprikos aprikosträd
(color) A pale yellow-orange colour, like that of an apricot fruit.

apron /ˈeɪ.pəɹn/ /ˈeɪ.pɹən/ aprons n
förkläde
The loading, parking or roadway area immediately beside a railway station
fotsack
A removable cover for the passengers' feet and legs in an open horse carriage.

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ more apropos most apropos adj
apropå på tal om
Of an appropriate or pertinent nature.

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ adv
apropå
By the way.

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ preposition
apropå
Regarding or concerning.

apropos of nothing phraseologicalUnit
apropå ingenting
Without reference to anything.
helt apropå
Without any apparent reason or purpose.

après-ski adj
afterski
Of or relating to such events.

après-ski n
afterski
Entertainment, nightlife or social events that take place at a ski resort, after the skiing.

apse /æps/ apses apsides n
absid
(architecture) A semicircular projection from a building, especially the rounded east end of a church that contains the altar.

apsis /ˈæpsɪs/ apses apsides n
absid
(architecture) A recess or projection, with a dome or vault, at the east end of a church; an apse.

apt /æpt/ apter aptest more apt most apt adj
passande
Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.

aptitude /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/ aptitudes n
begåvning
Natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.
lämplighet
The condition of being suitable.

apéritif /ɑːˌpɛɹɪˈtiːf/ /əˌpɛɹɪˈtiːf/ apéritifs n
aperitif aptitretare
An alcoholic drink served before a meal as an appetiser.

aqua regia /ˈɑː.kwə ˈɹeɪ.ɡi.ə/ /ˌækwə ˈɹiː.ʒə/ n
kungsvatten
(inorganic chemistry, archaic) A mixture of three parts concentrated hydrochloric acid to one part concentrated nitric acid, named for its ability to dissolve gold.

aquamarine /ˌæk.wə.məˈɹiːn/ /ˌɑ.kwə.məˈɹiːn/ adj
akvamarin
Of a bluish-green colour.

aquamarine /ˌæk.wə.məˈɹiːn/ /ˌɑ.kwə.məˈɹiːn/ aquamarines n
akvamarin
The bluish-green colour of the sea.
A transparent bluish-green, sometimes yellow-green, variety of beryl.

aquapark aquaparks n
vattenland vattenpark äventyrsbad
A water park.

aquaplane /ˈækwəpleɪn/ /ˈækwəˌpleɪn/ /ˌækwəˈpleɪn/ v
få vattenplaning vattenplana
(by extension, chiefly, Britain, automotive) Of a car or other road vehicle: to lose traction with the road due to the vehicle's tyres sliding on a film of water on the road.

aquaponics /(ˌ)ækwəˈpɒnɪks/ /ˌækwə-/ /ˌɑkwəˈpɑnɪks/ n
akvaponik
(agriculture) A sustainable food production system that combines traditional aquaculture with hydroponics, with effluent from the water in which fish are reared being used as nutrition for plants.

aquarist aquarists n
akvarist
A person who maintains an aquarium.

aquarium /-ɛɹiəm/ /əˈkwɛɹ.i.jəm/ aquaria aquariums n
akvarium
A tank, often made of glass, for keeping live fish or other aquatic animals.
A public place where live fish and other aquatic animals are exhibited.

aquatic /w/ /ɘ.ˈkwɔ.tɘk/ /ə.ˈkwæ.tɪk/ /ə.ˈkwɑ.tɪk/ /ə.ˈkwɒ.tɪk/ more aquatic most aquatic adj
akvatisk
Relating to water; living in or near water, taking place in water.

aquatic warbler aquatic warblers n
vattensångare
A small passerine bird, Acrocephalus paludicola, of the warbler family (Sylviidae)

aquavit /ˌækwəˈviːt/ /ˌɑkwəˈviːt/ aquavits n
akvavit
A Scandinavian liquor that is about 40% alcohol by volume; distilled from potato or grain mash and flavored with caraway seeds, anise, fennel, dill and other spices and herbs, depending on variety.

aqueduct /ˈæk.wəˌdʌkt/ /ˈæk.wɪˌdʌkt/ /ˈɑk.wəˌdʌkt/ aqueducts n
akvedukt
An artificial channel that is constructed to convey water from one location to another.
A structure carrying water over a river or depression, especially in regards to ancient aqueducts.

aquifer /ˈækwɪfə/ /ˈækwɪfɝ/ /ˈɑkwɪfɝ/ aquifers n
akvifär
An underground layer of water-bearing porous stone, earth, or gravel.

aquiline /ˈæk.wɪ.laɪn/ more aquiline most aquiline adj
örn- örnlik
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of eagles; resembling that of an eagle.

aquiline nose aquiline noses n
örnnäsa höknäsa kroknäsa
A nose with a hooked, bent shape.

araba arabas n
arabavagn arabo
(historical) A horse-drawn carriage once used for transportation in pre-modern Turkey.

arable /ˈæɹəbl̩/ more arable most arable adj
odlingsbar
(agriculture, of land) Able to be plowed or tilled, capable of growing crops (traditionally contrasted with pasturable lands such as heaths).
(agriculture, NGO, _, jargon, of land) Under cultivation (within any quinquennial period) for the production of crops sown and harvested within the same agricultural year (contrasted with permanently-cropped lands such as orchards).

arachidonic acid n
arakidonsyra
(fatty acid) A long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, having 20 carbon atoms and four double bonds, found in animal fats; it is essential for human nutrition, being a precursor to the production of prostaglandins.

arachnid /əˈɹæknɪd/ arachnids n
spindeldjur
Any of the eight-legged creatures, including spiders, mites, and scorpions, of the class Arachnida.

arachnoid mater arachnoid maters n
spindelvävshinnan
(anatomy) The middle layer of the meninges; a membrane that protects the brain and spinal cord below the dura mater and above the subarachnoid space and the pia mater.

arachnophobia /æˌɹæk.nəˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ arachnophobias n
arachnofobi spindelfobi
An abnormal or irrational fear of arachnids, especially spiders.

arak /əˈɹæk/ /ˈɛɹ.ɪk/ araks n
arrak
A clear, unsweetened aniseed-flavoured alcoholic drink, produced and consumed primarily in the Levant.

arbiter /ˈɑːbɪtə(ɹ)/ arbiters n
skiljedomare skiljeman
A person appointed, or chosen, by parties to determine a controversy between them; an arbitrator.

arbitrarily more arbitrarily most arbitrarily adv
godtyckligt
In an arbitrary manner.

arbitrariness arbitrarinesses n
godtycke
The quality or state of being arbitrary; the extent to which something is arbitrary.

arbitrary /ˈɑɹ.bɪˌtɹɛ(ə).ɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹə.ɹi/ more arbitrary most arbitrary adj
godtycklig
(usually, of a decision) Based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.
(mathematics) Any, out of all that are possible.
godtycklig arbiträr
Determined by impulse rather than reason; heavy-handed.

arbitration /ˌɑɹ.bɪˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɑː.bɪˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌɑɹ.bəˈt̠͡ɹ̠eɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌɑː.bəˈt̠͡ɹ̠eɪ.ʃn̩] arbitrations n
skiljedom
A process through which two or more parties use an arbitrator or arbiter in order to resolve a dispute.

arbitrator arbitrators n
skiljedomare skiljeman
A person to whom the authority to settle or judge a dispute is delegated.

arbor /ˈaːbə/ /ˈɑɹbɚ/ /ˈɑːbə/ arbores arbors n
berså
A shady sitting place or pergola usually in a park or garden, surrounded by climbing shrubs, vines or other vegetation.

arboreal /ɑɹˈbɔɹi.əl/ adj
trädlevande
Living in or among trees.

arboretum /ɑː(ɹ)bəˈɹiːtəm/ arboreta arboretums n
arboretum
A place where many varieties of tree are grown for research, educational, and ornamental purposes.

arc /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ arcs n
båge kurva
(geometry) A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve. [from 16th c.]
A curve, in general. [from 17th c.]
kurva
(mathematics) A continuous mapping from a real interval (typically [0, 1]) into a space.

arc lamp arc lamps n
båglampa
An electric arc arranged so as to produce useful light.

arcade /ɑɹˈkeɪd/ /ɑːˈkeɪd/ arcades n
arkad
(architecture) A row of arches.
(architecture) A covered passage, usually with shops on both sides.
arkadhall spelhall
An establishment that runs coin-operated games.

arcade game arcade games n
arkadspel
(video games) A coin-operated video game or amusement device.

arcane /ɑɹˈkeɪn/ more arcane most arcane adj
esoterisk fördold hemlig mystisk sekret svårtillgänglig
Understood by only a few.

arch /ɑɹk/ /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ɑːk/ /ɑːt͡ʃ/ arches n
båge
An inverted U shape.
An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.
båge valv valvbåge
(architecture) An architectural element having the shape of an arch
fotvalv hålfot
(anatomy) The curved part of the bottom of a foot.

arch /ɑɹk/ /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ɑːk/ /ɑːt͡ʃ/ v
välva sig
(transitive) To form into an arch shape.

arch- /ɑ(ɹ)k/ /ɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ prefix
ärke-
Highest; most extreme.

archaeastronomy /ˌɑː(ɹ)ki.əsˈtɹɒnəmi/ n
arkeoastronomi
(astronomy, archaeology) The historical, especially archeological, study of astronomy; the study of the astronomical systems and methods of ancient cultures often embracing the astrology and cosmology of the past.

archaeological more archaeological most archaeological adj
arkeologisk
Relating to the science or research of archaeology.

archaeologist /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ archaeologists n
arkeolog
Someone who studies or practises archaeology.

archaeology /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ archaeologies n
arkeologi
The study of the past by excavation and analysis of its material remains:

archaeon archaea archaeons n
arké
prokaryotic organism; member of the domain Archaea [from 20th c.]

archaeophyte /ɑɹˈki.əˌfaɪt/ /ɑːˈkiː.əˌfaɪt/ /ˈɑɹ.ki.əˌfaɪt/ /ˈɑː.ki.əˌfaɪt/ archaeophytes n
arkeofyt
(botany) A plant which was introduced to an area by humans (or arrived naturally, but from an area in which it was present as a human introduction) and became naturalized before 1500 C.E. (but especially in prehistoric times).

archaic /ɐːˈkæɪ.ɪk/ /ɑɹ.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ /ɑː.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ more archaic most archaic adj
arkaisk ålderdomlig
Of or characterized by antiquity; old-fashioned, quaint, antiquated.
arkaisk arkaiserande ålderdomlig
(archaeology) Belonging to the archaic period.

archaism /ˈaː.kæɪ.ɪz.əm/ /ˈɑɹ.keɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈɑɹ.kiˌɪz.əm/ /ˈɑː.keɪ.ɪz.əm/ archaisms n
arkaism
An archaic word, style, etc.

archaize /ˈɑː(ɹ).keɪˌaɪz/ v
arkaisera
(transitive) To give an archaic quality or character to; make archaic, to suggest the past.

archangel /ɑː(ɹ)ˈkeɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).keɪn.d͡ʒəl/ archangels n
ärkeängel överängel
A powerful angel that leads many other angels, but is still loyal to a deity, and often seen as belonging to a particular archangelical rank or order within a greater hierarchy of angels. (Judeo-Christian examples: Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, Uriel).

archbishop /ˈɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃˌbɪʃəp/ /ˌɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃˈbɪʃəp/ archbishopess archbishops n
ärkebiskop
A senior bishop who is in charge of an archdiocese, and presides over a group of dioceses called a province (in Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, etc.)

archbishopric /ɑɹt͡ʃˈbɪʃəprɪk/ /ɑːt͡ʃˈbɪʃəprɪk/ archbishoprics n
ärkebiskopsdöme
(ecclesiastical) The jurisdiction of an archbishop.

archconservative adj
ärkekonservativ
(US) Extremely politically conservative.

archdemon archdemons n
ärkedemon
(religion) A chief demon; an archdevil.

archdiocese /-siːz/ /ˌɑɹt͡ʃˈdaɪəsɪs/ /ˌɑːtʃˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ archdioceses n
ärkebiskopsdöme ärkestift
(Christianity) An area administered by an archbishop; the ecclesiastical hierarchy of this area, also under the archbishop.

archduchy archduchies n
ärkehertigdöme
The territory (principality) of an archduke.

archduke archdukes n
ärkehertig
(historical) The son or male-line grandson of an emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

archegonium archegonia n
arkegon
(botany) A multicellular reproductive structure that contains a large, non-motile gamete (egg cell), and within which an embryo will develop.

archenemy archenemies n
ärkefiende
A principal enemy.

archeopteryx /ɑɹkiˈɒptəɹɪks/ /ɑːkiːˈɒptəɹɪks/ archeopteryxes n
archaeopteryx
A specimen of the species Archaeopteryx lithographica, being the earliest and most primitive known bird, representing a transition in the evolution of dinosaurs to birds.

archer /ˈɑɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ archers n
bågskytt
One who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow.

archery /ɑɹt͡ʃəɹiː/ /ɑːt͡ʃəɹiː/ archeries n
bågskjutning bågskytte
(uncountable) The practice or sport of shooting arrows with a bow.

archetype /ˈɑɹkɪtaɪp/ /ˈɑːkɪtaɪp/ archetypes n
arketyp
An original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned; a prototype. [from mid 16th c.]
(psychology) According to Swiss psychologist Carl Jung: a universal pattern of thought, present in an individual's unconscious, inherited from the past collective experience of humanity.

archiater /ˈɑɹkiˌeɪtɚ/ /ˈɑːkiˌeɪtə/ archiaters n
arkiater livläkare
(historical) Formerly, in continental Europe, the chief physician of a prince or city.

archimandrite /ˌɑːkɪˈmændɹaɪt/ archimandrites n
arkimandrit
(Eastern Orthodoxy) The superior of a large monastery, or group of monasteries, in the Orthodox Church.

archipelago /ˌɑɹkəˈpɛləˌɡoʊ/ /ˌɑːkəˈpɛləɡəʊ/ archipelagoes archipelagos n
arkipelag skärgård ögrupp
(collective) A group of islands.

architect /ˈɑɹ.kɪˌtɛkt/ /ˈɑː.kɪˌtɛkt/ architects n
arkitekt
A professional who designs buildings or other structures, or who prepares plans and superintends construction.
A person who plans, devises or contrives the achievement of a desired result.

architectural /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛktjəɹəl/ /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛkt͡ʃəɹəl/ more architectural most architectural adj
arkitektonisk
Pertaining to architecture.

architecture /ˈɑɹkɪtɛkt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ architectures n
arkitektur byggnadskonst
The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.

architrave /ˈɑɹ.kɪ.tɹeɪv/ architraves n
arkitrav
(architecture) The lowest part of an entablature; rests on the capitals of the columns.

archival science archival sciences n
arkivvetenskap
The theory and study of the safe storage, cataloguing and retrieval of documents and items.

archive /ˈɑɹkaɪv/ /ˈɑːkaɪv/ archives n
arkiv
A place for storing earlier, and often historical, material. An archive usually contains documents (letters, records, newspapers, etc.) or other types of media kept for historical interest.

archive /ˈɑɹkaɪv/ /ˈɑːkaɪv/ v
arkivera
(transitive) To place (something) into an archive.

archivist /ˈɑː(ɹ)kəvɪst/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)kɪvɪst/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)ˌkaɪvɪst/ archivists n
arkivarie
One who is in charge of, or performs the task of creating, collecting, cataloguing, organising, and archives.

archlute archlutes n
ärkeluta
A fretted and double-necked stringed musical instrument with a large body, double courses in the bass, and two sets of tuning pegs.

archly more archly most archly adv
skälmskt
In an arch manner; slyly.

archosaur archosaurs n
arkosaurie
A reptile of the taxon Archosauria, which includes modern crocodilians and birds, as well as the extinct pterosaurs, non-avian dinosaurs and other taxa.

archrival archrivals n
ärkerival
A chief rival.

arctic fox arctic foxes n
fjällräv
Vulpes lagopus, a fox of the family Canidae, living in the Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia.

arctic hare arctic hares n
polarhare
A North-American hare of species Lepus arcticus, that is white, usually year round, found in the Arctic.

arctic raspberry arctic raspberries n
åkerbär
A species of slow-growing bramble belonging to the rose family and bearing a dark red, sweet fruit; Rubus arcticus, native to arctic, subarctic, and alpine regions.

arctic redpoll arctic redpolls n
snösiska
A bird of the species Acanthis hornemanni.

arctic tern arctic terns n
silvertärna
A migratory bird that travels between the Arctic and Antarctic, Sterna paradisaea.

ard /ɑɹd/ /ɑːd/ ards n
årder
A simple plough consisting of a spike dragged through the soil. [20th c.]

ardor /ˈɑːdə/ /ˈɑːɹdɚ/ ardors n
iver glöd
Great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion.
passion
Spirit; enthusiasm; passion.

arduous /ˈɑɹ.d͡ʒu.əs/ /ˈɑː.djuː.əs/ /ˈɑː.d͡ʒuː.əs/ more arduous most arduous adj
jobbig besvärlig ansträngande arbetsam avancerad krånglig
Needing or using up much energy; testing powers of endurance.
besvärlig brant
Difficult or exhausting to traverse.

are /ɛə/ /ɛəɹ/ /ɛɹ/ /ɛː/ ares n
ar
(rare) An accepted (but deprecated and rarely used) metric unit of area equal to 100 square metres, or a former unit of approximately the same extent. Symbol: a.

are you OK /ɑɹ juː oʊˈkeɪ/ /ɑː juː əʊˈkeɪ/ [ɑ̟ɹ ju̟ː oʊˈkʰeɪ] [ɑ̟ː ju̟ː əʊˈkʰeɪ] phraseologicalUnit
mår du bra? är det bra?
Asking if the listener is OK (e.g. not hurt).

are you a man or a mouse phraseologicalUnit
är du man eller mus
(rhetorical question) Are you a courageous man or a coward?

are you allergic to any medications phraseologicalUnit
är du allergisk mot någon medicin?

are you doing anything tomorrow phraseologicalUnit
ska du göra något imorgon? skaru göra nåt imorrn? vad görs imorgon? vad händer imorgon?
Asks if someone is busy tomorrow, possibly to invite them to do something if they are available. ("Tomorrow" can be replaced by other dates, such as "are you doing anything on the weekend", etc.)

are you feeling better phraseologicalUnit
mår du bättre mår du bättre?
Asked to find out whether someone has recovered to some degree from past illness or unwellness.

are you married phraseologicalUnit
är du gift?
Used to ask whether the interlocutor does or doesn't have a spouse.

are you religious phraseologicalUnit
är du religiös? är du troende?

are you single phraseologicalUnit
har du en partner? har du flickvän? har du pojkvän? är du i ett förhållande är du singel? äru singel
Used to ask whether the interlocutor does or doesn't have a (romantic) partner.

are you taking any medications phraseologicalUnit
tar du några mediciner?

are your ears burning phraseologicalUnit
när man talar om trollen
(idiomatic, colloquial, rhetorical question) Asked of somebody who was not present but was the topic of discussion.

area /ˈɛɚ.i.ə/ /ˈɛːɹɪə/ areas areæ n
area yta
(mathematics) A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units.
område
A particular geographic region.

area code area codes n
riktnummer
(US, Australia, Philippines) A prefix appended to a telephone number indicating the geographical area.

arena /əˈɹiːnə/ arenae arenas arenæ n
arena
An enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, often oval, specifically for rodeos (North America) or circular area for bullfights (especially Hispanic America).
The building housing such an area; specifically, a very large, often round building, often topped with a dome, designated for indoor sporting or other major events, such as concerts.
(historical) The sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre where contests were held in Ancient Rome.
A realm in which events take place; an area of interest, study, behaviour, etc.

areocentric more areocentric most areocentric adj
areocentrisk
(astronomy) Having the planet Mars at the center.

areola /əˈɹi.ə.lə/ /ˌæ.ɹiˈoʊ.lə/ /ˌæ.ɹiˈəʊ.lə/ /ˌɛ.ɹiˈoʊ.lə/ areolae areolas areolæ n
vårtgård
(anatomy) The circular, darkly pigmented area surrounding a nipple; the areola mammae.

areometer areometers n
areometer
Any device used to measure the specific gravity of liquids or the density of solids.

arf interjection
voff
Representing the sound of a dog's bark.

argent /ˈɑɹd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ adj
silver
(tincture) : of white or silver tincture on a coat of arms.

argent /ˈɑɹd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ argents n
silver
(tincture) The white or silver tincture on a coat of arms.

argentine /ˈɑː(ɹ).d͡ʒənˌtaɪn/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).d͡ʒənˌtiːn/ argentines n
guldlaxfisk silverfisk
Any osmeriform fish of the genus Argentina, especially European argentine (Argentina sphyraena).

arginine /ˈɑɹɡɪniːn/ arginines n
arginin
An amino acid found in animal foods that plays an important role in several physiological processes.

argon /ˈɑːɹɡɒn/ argons n
argon
The chemical element (symbol Ar) with an atomic number of 18. The third most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere, it is a colourless, odourless, inert noble gas.

argonaut argonauts n
argonaut
An adventurer on a dangerous but rewarding quest.

arguable /ˈɑɹɡjuəbl/ /ˈɑːɡjuəbl/ more arguable most arguable adj
diskutabel
(colloquial) Open to doubt, argument or debate.

arguably /ˈɑɹɡjuəbli/ /ˈɑːɡjuəbli/ more arguably most arguably adv
enligt mångas förmenande
As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent, but without absolute certainty.

argue /ˈɑɹ.ɡju/ /ˈɑː.ɡjuː/ v
argumentera hävda
(intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints.
gräla
(intransitive) To have an argument, a quarrel.

argument /-ɡju-/ /-ɡjə-/ /ˈɑɹɡjʊmənt/ /ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ arguments n
argument
(countable, also, figuratively) A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.
The independent variable of a function.
A value, or a reference to a value, passed to a function.
argumentation
(countable) A process of reasoning; argumentation.
dispyt gräl argumentation diskussion
(countable) A verbal dispute; a quarrel.

argumentative /ˌɑɹɡjəˈmɛn(t)ətɪv/ /ˌɑːɡjʊmɛnˈteɪtɪv/ /ˌɑːɡjʊˈmɛntətɪv/ [-ɾɪv] more argumentative most argumentative adj
diskussionslysten grälsjuk
Prone to argue or dispute.

aria /ˈɑː.ɹɪə/ arias arie n
aria
(music) A musical piece written typically for a solo voice with orchestral accompaniment in an opera or cantata.

aril arils n
arillusfrukt
(botany) A tissue surrounding the seed in certain fruits such as pomegranates.

arise /əˈɹaɪz/ v
uppstå
To spring up; to come into action, being, or notice; to become operative, sensible, or visible; to begin to act a part; to present itself.

aristocracy /ˌæ.ɹɪˈstɒk.ɹə.si/ /ˌɛɹ.ɪˈstɑk.ɹə.si/ aristocracies n
aristokrati adel
The nobility, or the hereditary ruling class.
aristokrati
Government by such a class, or a state with such a government
A class of people considered (not normally universally) superior to others

aristocrat /əˈɹɪstəkɹæt/ /ˈæɹɪstəˌkɹæt/ aristocrats n
aristokrat
One of the aristocracy, nobility, or people of rank in a community; one of a ruling class; a noble (originally in Revolutionary France).

aristocratic /ˌæɹɪstəˈkɹætɪk/ more aristocratic most aristocratic adj
aristokratisk
Of, pertaining to, or favouring, an aristocracy
Similar to the aristocracy; characteristic of, the aristocracy.

arithmetic /æɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/ adj
aritmetisk aritmetik
(mathematics) Of, relating to, or using arithmetic; arithmetical.
aritmetisk
(arithmetic) Of a progression, mean, etc, computed solely using addition.

arithmetic /əˈɹɪθmətɪk/ arithmetics n
aritmetik
The mathematics of numbers (integers, rational numbers, real numbers, or complex numbers) under the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

arithmetic progression arithmetic progressions n
aritmetisk talföljd
(analysis) A sequence in which each term except the first is obtained from the previous by adding a constant value, known as the common difference of the arithmetic progression.

arity /ˈeəɹɪti/ /ˈæɹɪti/ arities n
aritet ställighet
(logic, mathematics, computer science) The number of arguments or operands a function or operation takes. For a relation, the number of domains in the corresponding Cartesian product.

ark /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ arks n
ark
A large box with a flat lid.
(Judaism, Christianity, Islam) Noah's ark: the ship built by Noah to save his family and a collection of animals from the deluge.
(Judaism) A decorated cabinet at the front of a synagogue, in which Torah scrolls are kept.

arm /ɐːm/ /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ arms n
arm
The portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand.
A limb, or locomotive or prehensile organ, of an invertebrate animal.
vapen
(usually used in the plural) A weapon.
(in the plural) Heraldic bearings or insignia.
arm armstöd
A long, narrow, more or less rigid part of an object extending from the main part or centre of the object, such as the arm of an armchair, a crane, a pair of spectacles or a pair of compasses.

arm /ɐːm/ /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ v
beväpna rusta
(transitive) To supply with armour or (later especially) weapons.
(transitive, figurative) To supply with the equipment, knowledge, authority, or other tools needed for a particular task; to furnish with capability; to equip.

arm to the teeth v
beväpnad till tänderna
(idiomatic) To equip thoroughly with weapons.

arm wrestling /ˈɑɹm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ /ˈɑːm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ n
armbrytning
A strength sport with two participants, in which each participant grips the other's hand and tries to pin the other's arm onto a surface.

arm-wrestler arm-wrestlers n
armbrytare
Someone who arm-wrestles.

armada /ɑɹˈmɑdə/ /ɑːˈmɑːdə/ armadas n
armada flotta krigsflotta stridsflotta
A fleet of warships, especially with reference to the Spanish Armada.
armé
Any large army or fleet of military vessels.
A large flock of anything.

armadillo /ɑɹməˈdɪloʊ/ /ɑːməˈdɪləʊ/ armadilloes armadillos n
bälta bältdjur
Any of the burrowing mammals covered with bony, jointed, protective plates, order Cingulata, found in the Americas, especially in South America.

armament /ˈɑː(ɹ)məmənt/ armaments n
upprustning rustning
The process of building up military capacity.

armchair /ˈɑɹmt͡ʃɛɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/ armchairs n
fåtölj karmstol
A chair with supports for the arms or elbows.

armchair linguistics n
fåtöljlingvistik
(linguistics, informal) Any linguistic enterprise employing introspection rather than empirical methods, such as elicitation.

armed /ɑɹmd/ /ɑːmd/ /ˈɑːɹmɪd/ adj
beväpnad
(sometimes, in combination) Equipped, especially with a weapon.
armad
(chiefly, in combination) Having an arm or arms, often of a specified number or type.

armed forces n
försvarsmakt krigsmakt väpnade styrkor
The military forces of a nation, such as the army, navy, air force, marines, and sometimes, coastguard or border guard, which are tasked with the defence of the nation and its citizens, if necessary through use of deadly force.

armhole /ˈɑɹmˌhoʊl/ armholes n
ärmhål
(fashion) A hole for an arm in a piece of clothing.

armiger /ˈɑːmɪdʒə/ /ˈɑːɹmɪd͡ʒɚ/ armigers n
väpnare
An esquire, originally carrying the armour of a knight; (hence, later) a man of the gentry ranking below a knight. [from 16th c.]

armillary sphere armillary spheres n
armillarsfär armilla
An instrument consisting of graduated metal circles used to represent the motions of celestial bodies around the earth.

armistice /-məstəs/ /ˈɑɹmɪstɪs/ /ˈɑːmɪstɪs/ armistices n
vapenstillestånd
A formal agreement, especially between nations, to end combat.

armless adj
armlös
Having no arms.

armor /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ armors n
rustning
(uncountable) A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.

armor /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ v
bepansra
(transitive) To equip something with armor or a protective coating or hardening.

armored personnel carrier armored personnel carriers n
splitterskyddat trupptransportfordon
An armored vehicle for carrying infantry soldiers in combat.

armorial armorials n
armorial vapenbok vapenrulla
A book etc concerning heraldry, especially a collection of coats of arms.

armorist armorists n
heraldiker
(heraldry) A person skilled in the bearings of coats of arms, and all relating to their emblazonment.

armoured train armoured trains n
pansartåg
a railway train protected with armour

armoured truck armoured trucks n
värdetransport
A truck used to transfer valuables between locations, which possesses armour against light firearms.

armoury armouries n
rustkammare
A place where arms are kept, an arsenal.

armpit /ˈɑɹmˌpɪt/ armpits n
armhåla
The cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.

armrest armrests n
armstöd
Part of the seat of a chair that is designed to support the arm.

arms /ɑɹmz/ /ɑːmz/ n
vapen
(heraldry) A visual design composed according to heraldic rules, consisting of a coat of arms normally displayed upon an escutcheon, sometimes accompanied by other elements of an achievement

arms dealer arms dealers n
vapenhandlare

arms race arms races n
kapprustning
A competition for military supremacy between two powers, especially for the most weapons and the best military technology.

army /ˈɐː.mi(ː)/ /ˈɑɹ.mi/ /ˈɑː.miː/ armies n
armé här
A large, highly organized military force, concerned mainly with ground (rather than air or naval) operations.
The governmental agency in charge of a state's army.
(figuratively) A large group of people working toward the same purpose.
(figuratively) A large group of social animals working toward the same purpose.
(figuratively) Any multitude.

aroma /əˈɹoʊmə/ /əˈɹəʊmə/ aromas aromata n
arom doft
A smell; especially a pleasant spicy or fragrant one.

aromantic /ˌeɪ.ɹəʊˈman.tɪk/ /ˌæ.ɹəʊˈman.tɪk/ /ˌɛ(ə)ɹ.əʊˈman.tɪk/ more aromantic most aromantic adj
aromantisk
That feels little or no romantic attraction to others and/or romantic desire. [from 21st c.]

aromatherapist aromatherapists n
aromaterapeut
(alternative medicine) A practitioner of aromatherapy.

aromatherapy aromatherapies n
aromaterapi aromterapi
(alternative medicine) The use of selected fragrances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.

aromatic /ˌæɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌæɹ.əˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˌɛɹ.əˈmæɾ.ɪk] more aromatic most aromatic adj
aromatisk
Fragrant or spicy.
(organic chemistry) Derived from benzene.

aromatically more aromatically most aromatically adv
aromatiskt
In an aromatic manner.

aromaticity aromaticities n
aromaticitet
(organic chemistry) The property of being aromatic, i.e. having at least one conjugated ring.

around /əˈɹaʊnd/ adv
runt

around /əˈɹaʊnd/ preposition
kring
Forming a circle or closed curve containing (something).
kring runt
Following a path which curves near an object, with the object on the inside of the curve.
omkring runt
Near; in the vicinity of.

around the clock
dygnet runt
(duration, idiomatic) All the time, or seemingly all the time; constantly.

aroused /əˈɹaʊzd/ more aroused most aroused adj
pilsk
Sexually excited; randy, lustful.

arraign /əˈɹeɪn/ v
bringa inför rätta ställa inför rätta
To officially charge someone in a court of law.

arraignment /əˈɹeɪnmənt/ arraignments n
anklagelse
(legal) The formal charging of a defendant with an offense; in many jurisdictions it includes their response in the form of a plea, typically as guilty, not guilty, or no contest.

arrange /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
arrangera ordna organisera
(transitive) To set up; to organize; to put into an orderly sequence or arrangement.
arrangera
(music, transitive, intransitive) To prepare and adapt an already-written composition for presentation in other than its original form.

arranged marriage arranged marriages n
arrangerat äktenskap
The marriage (union) of two people planned by someone other than the two people who are united in it.

arranger arrangers n
arrangör
One who arranges.

array /əˈɹeɪ/ /əˈɹæɪ/ arrays n
samling
A large collection.
fält vektor
(programming) Any of various data structures designed to hold multiple elements of the same type; especially, a data structure that holds these elements in adjacent memory locations so that they may be retrieved using numeric indices.

arrear /əˈɹɪə/ /əˈɹɪɹ/ arrears n
bakläxa beting
Work to be done, obligation.
efterskott obetald skuld utestående återstående
Unpaid debt.

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ v
bromsa stoppa
(transitive) To stop or slow (a process, course etc.). [from 14th c.]
arrestera gripa
(transitive) To seize (someone) with the authority of the law; to take into legal custody. [from 14th c.]
fånga
(transitive) To catch the attention of. [from 19th c.]

arrest warrant arrest warrants n
arresteringsorder häktningsorder häktningsbeslut
(legal) An official document that authorizes law-enforcement officials to arrest a named person and to bring that individual before a court of law or other authority.

arrhythmia /eɪˈɹɪðmɪə/ /əˈɹɪðmi.ə/ arrhythmias n
arytmi

arrival /əˈɹaɪ.vəl/ arrivals n
ankomst
The act of arriving (reaching a certain place).
The fact of beginning to occur; the initial phase of something.

arrive /əˈɹaɪv/ v
ankomma anlända komma fram
(intransitive, copulative) To reach; to get to a certain place.

arrogance /ˈæɹ.oʊ.ɡəns/ /ˈæɹ.ə.ɡəns/ arrogances n
arrogans högmod
The state of being arrogant; a type of extreme or foolish pride in which someone feels much superior to another.

arrogant /ˈæɹəɡənt/ more arrogant most arrogant adj
arrogant
Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt or disrespect for others.

arrogate /ˈæɹəɡeɪt/ v
tillskansa sig tillvälla sig
(transitive, uncommon) To appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right. [from 1530s]

arrow /ˈæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈæɹ.ə/ /ˈæɹ.əʊ/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹ.oʊ/ arrows n
pil
A projectile consisting of a shaft, a point and a tail with stabilizing fins that is shot from a bow.
A sign or symbol used to indicate a direction (e.g. →).
(computing) The -> symbol, which has specific meanings in various programming languages.

arrow key arrow keys n
piltangent
(computing) Any of a set of keyboard keys marked with directional arrows, used for navigation through documents and lists etc.

arrowhead arrowheads n
pilspets
The pointed part of an arrow (the weapon).
The pointed part of an arrow (the symbol).

arrowroot /ˈæɹoʊˌɹut/ /ˈæɹə(ʊ)ɹuːt/ /ˈɛɹoʊˌɹut/ arrowroots n
arrowrot
(countable, uncountable) Maranta arundinacea from the Marantaceae family, a large perennial herb native to the Caribbean area with green leaves about 15 centimeters long. [from late 17th c.]
(uncountable) A starchy substance obtained from the rhizomes of an arrowroot plant used as a thickener.

arsehole /ˈɑː(ɹ)s.hoʊl/ arseholes n
arselhål rövhål arsel
(British, Australia, Ireland, NZ, Canada, _, (regional)) The anus.
rövhål arsel skitstövel
(mildly vulgar, offensive) An inconsiderate or mean-spirited person. Less vulgar and intense than fucker or cunt.

arsenic /ɑɹˈsɛnɪk/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈsɛnɪk/ /ˈɑɹsənɪk/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).sə.nɪk/ arsenics n
arsenik
A toxic grey brittle nonmetallic chemical element (symbol As) with an atomic number of 33.

arsenic trioxide n
arseniktrioxid
(chemistry) An industrially important and highly toxic oxide of arsenic that occurs as the mineral claudetite; formula As2O3 (though in liquid, gaseous and some solid forms it has molecules of the form As4O6).

arshin arshins n
arsjin
An obsolete Russian length unit, equal to 71.12 centimeters, or 28 inches.

arson /ˈɑɹsən/ /ˈɑːsən/ arsons n
mordbrand antändning
The crime of deliberately starting a fire with intent to cause damage.

arson dog arson dogs n
brandhund
A dog trained to use its sense of smell to locate traces of accelerant at sites of a suspected arson.

arsonist /ˈɑɹsənəst/ /ˈɑːsənɪst/ arsonists n
mordbrännare mordbrännerska
One who has committed the act of arson, or illegally setting fire to property.

art /ɐːt/ /ɑɹt/ /ɑːt/ [-tsʰ] [-t̚] [-ɻ-] [aːt] [äːt] [äˑɹt] [ɐɹt] [ɑɹt] [ɑːt] [ɑːtʰ] [ɑːʔ] [ɑˑɻt] [ɑ̈ɹt] [ɒət] [ɒɹt] [ɒːt] arts n
konst
(uncountable) The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emotions, usually specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium.
(countable) Skillful creative activity, usually with an aesthetic focus.
(uncountable) The study and the product of these processes.
(uncountable) Aesthetic value.
(countable) A field or category of art, such as painting, sculpture, music, ballet, or literature.
(countable) A nonscientific branch of learning; one of the liberal arts.
(countable) Skill that is attained by study, practice, or observation.
(uncountable, dated) Contrivance, scheming, manipulation.
konstverk
(uncountable) Artwork.

art dealer art dealers n
konsthandlare
(This entry is a translation hub.) A person who buys and sells works of art

art for art's sake n
konst for konstens skull
(arts, slogan) Art with no function; whose only purpose is beauty.

art form art forms n
konstform
Any activity or piece of work that has artistic merit.

art gallery art galleries n
konstgalleri
A room, group of rooms, or other space where works of art are placed on display, possibly for sale.

art historian art historians n
konsthistoriker
An expert in art history.

art history n
konsthistoria
The study of the history of the visual arts.

art of war arts of war n
krigskonst
The numerous strategies and tactics available to military leaders during combat.

art school art schools n
konstskola
A school that specializes in the study of art.

art therapy art therapies n
bildterapi konstterapi
The use of creative activities related to the visual arts to improve physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual well-being.

art-historical adj
konsthistorisk

artel /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɛl/ /ɑːɹˈtɛl/ artels n
artel artell
(now, historical) A Russian or Soviet craftsmen's collective. [from 18th c.]

arterial adj
arteriell
Of or relating to an artery.

arteriosclerotic more arteriosclerotic most arteriosclerotic adj
arteriosklerotisk åderförkalkad
(pathology) Of, pertaining to, or caused by arteriosclerosis

artery /ˈɑɹ.təɹ.i/ /ˈɑː.tə.ɹi/ arteries n
artär pulsåder
(anatomy) Any of the muscular- and elastic-walled blood vessels forming part of the circulation system by which blood is conveyed away from the heart regardless of its oxygenation status; see pulmonary artery.

artesunate artesunates n
artesunat

arthritis /ɑː(ɹ)θˈɹ(a)ɪtɪs/ arthritides n
artrit ledinflammation
Inflammation of a joint or joints causing pain and/or disability, swelling and stiffness, and due to various causes such as infection, trauma, degenerative changes or metabolic disorders.

arthropod /ˈɑːθrəpɒd/ arthropodae arthropods n
leddjur
An invertebrate animal of the phylum Arthropoda, characterized by a chitinous exoskeleton and multiple jointed appendages.

artichoke /ˈɑɹ.tɪˌtʃoʊk/ /ˈɑː.tɪˌtʃəʊk/ artichokes n
kronärtskocka
A plant related to the thistle with enlarged flower heads eaten as a vegetable while immature, Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus.

article /ˈɑɹtəkl̩/ /ˈɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈɑːtɪkəl/ [ˈɑ(ː)ɹɾɨkɫ̩] [ˈɑːtʰɪkʰəɫ] articles n
artikel
A piece of nonfiction writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, encyclopedia, etc.
An object, a member of a group or class.
(grammar) A part of speech that indicates, specifies and limits a noun (a, an, or the in English). In some languages the article may appear as an ending (e.g. definite article in Swedish) or there may be none (e.g. Russian, Pashto).
artikel paragraf
A section of a legal document, bylaws, etc. or, in the plural, the entire document seen as a collection of these.

articulate /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.leɪt/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/ v
artikulera
(ambitransitive) To speak clearly; to enunciate.
(transitive) To explain; to put into words; to make something specific.
(music, transitive) to attack a note, as by tonguing, slurring, bowing, etc.

articulated bus articulated buses n
ledbuss dragspelsbuss ledvagn
A bus fitted with a joint, which is covered by an accordion-shaped weatherproofing, to increase its manoeuvrability.

articulation /ɑɹˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ɑːˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ articulations n
led ledfogning
(countable, or, uncountable) A joint or the collection of joints at which something is articulated, or hinged, for bending.
artikulation
(uncountable) The quality, clarity or sharpness of speech.

artifact /ˈɑɹtɪfækt/ /ˈɑːtɪfækt/ [-ɾə-] [-ɾɪ-] artifacts n
artefakt
An object made or shaped by human hand or labor.
Something viewed as a product of human agency or conception rather than an inherent element.
A finding or structure in an experiment or investigation that is not a true feature of the object under observation, but is a result of external action, the test arrangement, or an experimental error.
(archaeology) An object, such as a tool, ornament, or weapon of archaeological or historical interest, especially such an object found at an archaeological excavation.
(software engineering) Ellipsis of build artifact.

artifice /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪfɪs/ artifices n
konstgrepp
A trick played out as an ingenious, but artful, ruse.

artificial /ˌɑː(ɹ).təˈfɪʃ.əl/ [ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃl] more artificial most artificial adj
artificiell konstgjord
Man-made; made by humans; of artifice.
konstlad
Not natural or normal: imposed arbitrarily or without regard to the specifics or normal circumstances of a person, a situation, etc.
konstlad artificiell
(bridge) Conveying some meaning other than the actual contents of one's hand.

artificial insemination n
insemination konstbefruktning
(biology, medicine) The introduction of semen into the uterus or cervix of a female by a means other than copulation.

artificial intelligence artificial intelligences n
artificiell intelligens
(computer science) The branch of computer science dealing with the reproduction or mimicking of human-level intelligence, self-awareness, knowledge, conscience, thought in computer programs.
Intelligence exhibited by an artificial (non-natural, man-made) entity.
The essential quality of a machine which thinks in a manner similar to or on the same general level as a real human being.

artificial selection n
artificiellt urval
(evolutionary theory) Intervention by humans in the breeding of plants or animals in order to preserve selected genetic traits.

artificially more artificially most artificially adv
artificiellt konstgjort
In an artificial manner.

artillery /ɑɹˈtɪləɹi/ /ɑːˈtɪləɹi/ artilleries n
artilleri
An army unit that uses such weapons, or a military formation using projectile weapons, such as archers.

artisan /ˈɑɹtɪsən/ /ˈɑɹtɪzən/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzæn/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzən/ artisans n
hantverkare
A skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft.

artisanal /ɑːˈtɪzən(ə)l/ [ˈäɹtəzæn(ə)l] adj
hantverkar- hantverks- hantverksmässig
Of or pertaining to artisans or the work of artisans.
hantverksskicklig icke-industriell
Involving skilled work, with comparatively little reliance on machinery.

artist /ˈɑɹ.tɪst/ /ˈɑːtɪst/ artists n
artist konstnär
A person who creates art as an occupation.
A person who creates art.

artistic /ɑɹˈtɪstɪk/ /ɑːˈtɪstɪk/ more artistic most artistic adj
konstnärlig artistisk
Having or revealing creative skill.

artistic licence n
konstnärlig frihet
Any departure from convention or from factual accuracy taken by an artist to achieve a desired effect.

arts and crafts n
pyssel
All the handicrafts based upon making decorative and useful things manually.

artwork /ˈɑɹtˌwɝk/ /ˈɑːtˌwɜːk/ artworks n
konstverk
A painting, drawing, sculpture or other piece of creative, visual art.

arugula /əˈɹuɡələ/ /əˈɹʊɡələ/ arugulas n
rucola senapskål
One of three yellowish-flowered Mediterranean herbs of the mustard family with flavoured leaves, often eaten in salads. Has a distinct, peppery flavor:

aryl aryls n
arylgrupp
(organic chemistry) Any univalent organic radical derived from an aromatic hydrocarbon by removing a hydrogen atom.

as /æz/ /əz/ adv
när då lika ... som medan under tiden
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
som eftersom
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
som
(dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)

as /æz/ /əz/ conjunction
som när då lika ... som
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
när då medan under tiden
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
eftersom
Being that, considering that, because, since.
som
(dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
som såsom
(law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.

as /ˈæs/ ases asses n
som eftersom
(unit of weight) A libra.
som när eftersom då lika ... som medan
(numismatics) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.

as /æz/ /əz/ preposition
som när eftersom då lika ... som medan
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
som när då medan under tiden
In the role of.

as a matter of fact
faktum är att
(adverbial) Actually, in fact.

as a rule adv
i regel som regel
(idiomatic) In general; most often.

as far as preposition
såvitt
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as,‎ far,‎ as.

as far as one knows adv
såvitt jag vet vad jag vet veterligen
(idiomatic) To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.

as for preposition
vad gäller
Regarding; about; concerning.

as fuck adv
som fan
(postpositive, slang, vulgar, simile) To a great extent or degree; very.

as good as adv
så gott som
almost, virtually, practically; tantamount to

as hell adv
som fan så in i helvete
(postpositive, simile) To a great extent or degree; very.

as if /əz‿ˈɪf/ /ˌæz‿ˈɪf/ conjunction
som om
As though; in a manner suggesting.
In mimicry of.

as if /əz‿ˈɪf/ /ˌæz‿ˈɪf/ interjection
jo tjena
(idiomatic) Refers to something that the speaker deems highly unlikely.

as if there were no tomorrow adv
som om det inte finns en morgondag som om det inte skulle finnas en morgondag som om om det inte funnes en morgondag
(idiomatic) To an excessive degree, oftentimes with little to no regard to future consequences; desperately; recklessly or wantonly; frantically; very quickly or very much.

as in adv
alltså det vill säga som i
(idiomatic, conjunctive) In the sense of.

as it is adv
som det är
Already; without adding further difficulty or complexity.

as it were adv
liksom så att säga typ
Used to indicate that a word or statement is perhaps not exact though practically right; as if it were so.

as long as conjunction
medan
(idiomatic) While, Since

as much as possible adv
så mycket som (pronoun) får så mycket som det går
As much as is possible.

as of preposition
från och med
(idiomatic) At or by a specified time, with the implication that the said condition will be true from that time onward.

as opposed to preposition
till skillnad från
in contrast to, rather than, instead of; particularly used in defining a concept by providing an example that does not fall inside the concept.

as quickly as possible
snarast

as soon as conjunction
så snart
At the moment when; immediately after.

as soon as possible adv
snarast så fort som möjligt så snart som möjligt
As soon as is possible; at one's earliest convenience; at the earliest possible time.

as the crow flies adv
fågelvägen
(idiomatic) In a straight line distance between two locations, as opposed to the road distance or over land distance.

as the saying goes phraseologicalUnit
som det heter
Used before or after saying an apt proverb, adage, cliché etc.

as to preposition
enligt i enlighet med
With reference or regard to.
efter
According to; in a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion.

as usual adv
som vanligt
As is usually the case; as always.

as well /æzwɛl/ /æzˈwɛl/ /əzˈwɛl/ [æˑzˈwɛːɫ] adv
också likaså
(idiomatic) In addition; also.

as well as /əz ˈwɛl æz/ /əz ˈwɛl əz/ /əˈzwɛlz/ conjunction
samt
And, in addition.

as yet adv
hittills
(idiomatic) Up to the present.

as you make your bed, so you must lie in it proverb
som man bäddar får man ligga
You shall carry the negative consequences of your not having prepared properly.

as you sow, so shall you reap /əz‿ju ˈsoʊ soʊ‿ʃəl‿ju ˈɹip/ /əz‿ju ˈsəʊ səʊ‿ʃəl‿ju ˈɹiːp/ proverb
som man bäddar får man ligga som man sår får man skörda
The consequences of one's actions to oneself are in proportion to one's good or bad intentions towards others.

asafoetida /ˌæsəˈfɛtɪdə/ asafoetidas n
dyvelsträck
A resinous gum from the stem and roots of Ferula species such as Ferula foetida and Ferula assa-foetida, having a strong, unpleasant smell, with culinary and medical uses. [from 14th c.]

asarabacca asarabaccas n
hasselört
An acrid herbaceous plant, Asarum europaeum, the leaves and roots of which are emetic and cathartic.

asbestos /æsˈbɛs.tɒs/ /æsˈbɛs.təs/ /æzˈbɛs.təs/ asbesti asbestoses n
asbest
(mineral) Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc.

asbestosis /ˈæs.bɛsˌtəʊ.sɪs/ asbestoses n
asbestos
(pathology) A chronic, inflammatory lung disease caused by long-term, heavy exposure to asbestos.

ascend /əˈsɛnd/ v
stiga gå upp
(intransitive) To move upward, to fly, to soar.

ascertain /ˌæsəˈteɪn/ /ˌæsɚˈteɪn/ v
fastställa förvissa ta reda på
To find out definitely; to discover or establish.

ascesis /æ-/ /əˈsisɪs/ /əˈsiːsɪs/ /əˈskiːsɪs/ asceses n
askes
(Rigorous) self-discipline, particularly as a religious observance; asceticism.

ascetic /əˈsɛ.tɪk/ more ascetic most ascetic adj
asketisk
Of or relating to ascetics

ascetic /əˈsɛ.tɪk/ ascetics n
asket
One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.

asceticism /əˈsɛt.əˌsɪz.əm/ asceticisms n
askes
The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.

ascidian ascidians n
sjöpung
Any member of the class Ascidiacea (the sea squirts)

ascorbate /əsˈkɔː(ɹ)beɪt/ ascorbates n
askorbat
(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of ascorbic acid.

ascorbic acid n
askorbinsyra
(vitamin) A white crystalline organic compound, C6H8O6, found in citrus fruits and many vegetables; it is an antioxidant and an efficient scavenger of free radicals.

ascribe /əˈskɹaɪb/ v
tillskriva tillmäta
(transitive) To attribute a cause or characteristic to someone or something.

ascription ascriptions n
tilldelning
The act, or an instance, of ascribing a quality, characteristic, quotation, artistic work, or other thing to someone or something.

asexual /eɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
asexuell
(especially, of a person) Not experiencing sexual attraction; lacking interest in or desire for sex.

asexuality asexualities n
asexualitet
The state of experiencing little or no sexual attraction.
The state of not having a sex or sexual organs.

ash /æʃ/ ashes n
aska
The solid remains of a fire.
ask
(uncountable) The wood of this tree.

ash blond adj
askblond
(of hair or a person) Greyish blonde.

ash tree ash trees n
ask
A tree of the genus Fraxinus, with compound leaves and a tough, flexible wood.

ashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/ more ashamed most ashamed adj
skamsen
Feeling shame or guilt.

ashlar /ˈæʃlə/ /ˈæʃlɚ/ ashlars n
kvadersten
(military, historical) A stone intended for hurling via a catapult or similar device.

ashtray /ˈæʃ.tɹeɪ/ ashtrays n
askfat askkopp
A receptacle for ash and butts from cigarettes and cigars.

ashy /ˈæʃi/ ashier ashiest adj
askfärgad askgrå askig
Resembling ashes (especially in colour); (of a person’s complexion) unusually pale as a result of strong emotion, illness, etc.

ashy tit ashy tits n
akaciames
Melaniparus cinerascens, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

aside /əˈsaɪd/ asides n
avsidesreplik sidoreplik
An incidental remark to a person next to one made discreetly but not in private, audible only to that person. (theatre) A brief comment by a character addressing the audience, unheard by other characters.

asinine /ˈæs.ə.naɪn/ /ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/ more asinine most asinine adj
åsnelik enfaldig
Very foolish; failing to exercise intelligence or judgement or rationality.
åsnelik
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of donkeys.

ask /eəsk/ /ˈask/ /ˈæks/ /ˈæsk/ /ˈɑːks/ /ˈɑːsk/ v
fråga be om ställa spörja
(transitive, or, ditransitive) To request (information, or an answer to a question).

ask for v
fråga efter
To request.

ask for it v
tigga om det
(idiomatic, informal) To provoke an unwanted action; to invite or fail to prevent a problem.

ask out v
bjuda ut
(transitive) To invite somebody, especially on a date.

askance /əˈskæns/ /əˈskɑːns/ adv
misstroget
(of a look or glance) With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.

asp /æsp/ asps n
aspishuggorm
A venomous viper native to southwestern Europe (Vipera aspis).
asp
A type of European fish (Aspius aspius).

asparagus /əˈspæɹ.ə.ɡəs/ /əˈspɛɹ.ə.ɡəs/ asparagi asparagus asparaguses asparagusses n
sparris
The young shoots of Asparagus officinalis eaten as a vegetable.

aspartame /əˈspɑːteɪm/ /ˈæspɚteɪm/ aspartames n
aspartam
(organic compound) An artificial sweetener, the methyl ester of a dipeptide formed from aspartic acid and phenylalanine, used in many processed foods and beverages.

aspartic acid n
asparaginsyra
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid, L-α-amino-succinic acid, aminobutanedioic acid, found in animal protein and in sugar beet etc (C4H7NO4).

aspect ratio aspect ratios n
bildformat
The ratio of width to height in a flat surface or 2-dimensional abstract construction, such as an image, character, or pixel.

aspen /ˈæspən/ aspens n
asp
The asp tree; a kind of poplar tree (genus Populus sect. Populus). A medium-size tree with thin, straight trunks of a greenish-white color.

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɑlt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæsfɔːlt/ /ˈæsfəlt/ /ˈæʃfælt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɔːlt/ /ˈæʃfəlt/ /ˈæʃfɛlt/ asphalts n
asfalt
A sticky, black to brown and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid, composed almost entirely of bitumen with small mineral particles, that is present in most crude petroleums and in some natural deposits.
Ellipsis of asphalt concrete, a hard ground covering used for roads and walkways.

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɑlt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæsfɔːlt/ /ˈæsfəlt/ /ˈæʃfælt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɔːlt/ /ˈæʃfəlt/ /ˈæʃfɛlt/ v
asfaltera
(transitive) To pave with asphalt.

asphyxia asphyxias n
asfyxi
Loss of consciousness due to the body's inability to deliver oxygen to its tissues, either by the breathing of air lacking oxygen or by the inability of the blood to carry oxygen.
(medicine, obsolete) A condition in which an extreme decrease in the concentration of oxygen in the body leads to loss of consciousness or death. Replaced in the mid-20th century by the more specific terms anoxia, hypoxia, hypoxemia and hypercapnia.

asphyxiation /æsfɪksiˈeɪʃən/ asphyxiations n
kvävning
An acute lack of oxygen.

aspic /ˈæspɪk/ aspics n
aladåb
A meat or fish jelly

aspirated more aspirated most aspirated adj
aspirerad
(phonetics) Pronounced with an audible breath, a brief expulsion of air at the end of the sound.

aspire /əˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /əˈspaɪɚ/ v
sträva
(intransitive) To have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something.

ass /æs/ asses n
åsna
Any of several species of horse-like animals, especially Equus asinus, the domesticated of which are used as beasts of burden.
röv arsle prutt
(vulgar, slang, countable, and, uncountable) The buttocks.
åsna idiot
(slang, mildly, _, vulgar) A stupid person.
röv
(vulgar, slang, objectifying, uncountable) Sex; a person to have sex with; with vulgar emphasis on their corporeality (their body) over their personhood.

ass-backwards adv
baklänges bakåt
(colloquial) Moving backwards, that is, rear end first.

ass-kisser ass-kissers n
rövslickare
(North America, vulgar, slang) Someone who kisses ass (who acts obsequiously in order to gain another's favor).

ass-licker ass-lickers n
rövslickare
(US, vulgar, slang) Someone who succumbs to authority, doing whatever authority figures ask and attempting to please them in every possible way.

assassin /əˈsæsɪn/ assassins n
lönnmördare lönnmörderska
Someone who intentionally kills a person, especially a professional who kills a public or political figure.

assassinate /əˈsæs(ə)nˌeɪt/ /əˈsæsɪneɪt/ v
lönnmörda
To murder someone, especially an important person, by a sudden or obscure attack, especially for ideological or political reasons. [from 17th c.]
(figuratively) To harm, ruin, or defame severely or destroy by treachery, slander, libel, or obscure attack.

assassination /əˌsæs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ assassinations n
attentat lönnmord
The murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain.

assassinee /əˈsæsəni/ /əˈsæsɪniː/ /əˌsæsəˈni/ /əˌsæsɪˈniː/ assassinees n
mordoffer
(nonstandard, often, humorous) One who is assassinated.

assault /əˈsɑlt/ /əˈsɔlt/ /əˈsɔːlt/ /əˈsʌlt/ assaults n
angrepp attack överfall
A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.

assault rifle assault rifles n
automatkarbin stormgevär
A military select-fire rifle or carbine that fires a shortened rifle caliber round or lower-power smaller-calibre round, from a high-capacity magazine.

assegai /ˈæsəɡaɪ/ assegais n
assegaj
A slim hardwood spear or javelin with an iron tip, especially those used by Bantu peoples of Southern Africa.

assemble /əˈsɛmbl̩/ v
montera sätta ihop
(transitive) To put together.
samlas sammankallas
(ambitransitive) To gather as a group.
assemblera
(computing) To translate from assembly language to machine code.

assembler /əˈsɛmb(ə)lɚ/ assemblers n
assemblator assembler
(programming, countable) A program that reads source code written in assembly language and produces executable machine code, possibly together with information needed by linkers, debuggers and other tools.

assembly /əˈsɛmb.li/ /əˈsɛmb.lɪ/ assemblies n
sammanställning
The act of putting together a set of pieces, fragments, or elements.
församling
A congregation of people in one place for a purpose.

assembly language assembly languages n
assembler assemblerspråk
(computer languages) A programming language in which the source code of programs is composed of mnemonic instructions, each of which corresponds directly to a machine instruction for a particular processor.

assembly line assembly lines n
löpande band
(manufacturing) A system of workers and machinery in which a product is assembled in a series of consecutive operations; typically the product is conveyed by a continuously moving belt

assent /əˈsɛnt/ assents n
samtycke
agreement; act of agreeing

assent /əˈsɛnt/ v
samtycka
(intransitive) To agree to a proposal.

assert /əˈsɜːt/ /əˈsɝt/ v
bedyra
(reflexive) To insist on the legitimacy of one's rights, opinion, etc; not to allow oneself to be dismissed; to ensure that one is taken into consideration; to make oneself respected; to be assertive. See assert oneself.

assertion /əˈsɜɹʃən/ /əˈsɜːʃən/ [əˈsɝʃn̩] assertions n
bekräftelse
Something which is asserted; a declaration; a statement asserted.

assess /əˈses/ /əˈsɛs/ v
värdera belasta förelägga
(transitive) To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate
belasta
(transitive) To impose or charge, especially as punishment for an infraction.

assessment assessments n
taxering
bedömning utvärdering värdering skattning uppskattning
An appraisal or evaluation.

assessor /əˈsɛsɚ/ assessors n
bisittare
(law) A specialist who assists the court in determining a matter.

asset /ˈæsət/ /ˈæsɛt/ /ˈæsɪt/ assets n
tillgång
(software) Any component, model, process or framework of value that can be leveraged or reused.

asset-backed adj
med bakomliggande tillgångar
(finance) Having assets as collateral.

assfuck /ˈæsfʌk/ v
rövknulla
(North America, vulgar) To engage in anal intercourse.

asshat /ˈæshæt/ asshats n
rövhatt
(North America, pejorative, slang, vulgar) An obnoxiously ignorant person; a fool.

asshole /ˈæsˌhoʊl/ assholes n
rövhål arsle brunöga dajmkryss tvåan
(vulgar) The anus.
rövhål arsel arsle
(vulgar, pejorative) A jerk; an inappropriately or objectionably mean, inconsiderate, contemptible, obnoxious, intrusive, stupid, and/or rude person.

assiduous /əˈsɪdjuːəs/ /əˈsɪd͡ʒu.əs/ /əˈsɪd͡ʒuːəs/ more assiduous most assiduous adj
flitig
Hard-working, diligent or regular (in attendance or work); industrious.

assign /əˈsaɪn/ v
ge i uppdrag uppdra
(transitive) To allot or give (something) as a task.

assignment assignments n
tilldelning
The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.
(programming) An operation that assigns a value to a variable.
uppdrag uppgift
An assigned task.
uppdrag
A position to which someone is assigned.

assignor assignors n
tillsättare
(legal) The person or party which makes an assignment.

assist /əˈsɪst/ assists n
assist
(baseball) A defensive play, allowing a teammate to record a putout.

assist /əˈsɪst/ v
hjälpa bistå assistera stödja
To help.
(medicine) To help compensate for what is missing with the help of a medical technique or therapy.
assist
(sports) To make a pass that leads directly towards scoring.

assistance /əˈsɪs.təns/ assistances n
hjälp
Aid; help; the act or result of assisting.

assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ adj
assisterande hjälpande stödjande
Having a subordinate or auxiliary position.

assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ assistants n
assistent medhjälpare
A person who assists or helps someone else.

assistant referee assistant referees n
linjedomare AD ass-domare assisterande domare linjeman
(soccer, British) : One of the two officials at an association football match, previously known as linesmen, who assist the referee.

associate /əˈsoʊsi.ət/ /əˈsoʊsieɪt/ /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsoʊʃieɪt/ /əˈsəʊsi.ət/ /əˈsəʊsieɪt/ /əˈsəʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/ associates n
kompanjon följeslagare
A person united with another or others in an act, enterprise, or business; a partner.

associate /əˈsoʊsi.ət/ /əˈsoʊsieɪt/ /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsoʊʃieɪt/ /əˈsəʊsi.ət/ /əˈsəʊsieɪt/ /əˈsəʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/ v
umgås
(intransitive) To spend time socially; keep company.
associera förknippa
(transitive) To connect evidentially, or in the mind or imagination.

association /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ associations n
association koppling
(uncountable) The act of associating.
(countable) The state of being associated; a connection to or an affiliation with something.
förbund förening sällskap sammanslutning klubb kår
A group of persons associated for a common purpose; an organization; society.

association football n
fotboll
A ball game played between two teams of eleven players, each attempting to win by scoring more goals than their opponent.

associative /əˈsoʊ.si.ə.tɪv/ /əˈsoʊ.ʃi.ə.tɪv/ more associative most associative adj
associativ
(algebra, of a binary operator *) Such that, for any operands a, b and c, (a * b) * c = a * (b * c); (of a ring, etc.) whose multiplication operation is associative.

associatively more associatively most associatively adv
associativt
In an associative way.

assonance /ˈæsənəns/ /ˈɛsɘnɘns/ assonances n
assonans
(prosody) The repetition of similar or identical vowel sounds (though with different consonants), usually in literature or poetry.

assorted more assorted most assorted adj
blandad
Composed of a number of different kinds or types; mixed; miscellaneous.

asspussy asspussies n
rövfitta
(North America, uncommon, slang, vulgar) The anus, as the receiving orifice in anal sex.

assuage /əˈsweɪd͡ʒ/ /əˈswɑʒ/ v
lindra
(transitive) To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain etc.).
lugna
(transitive) To pacify or soothe (someone).

assume /əˈsjuːm/ /əˈsuːm/ /əˈzuːm/ /əˈʃuːm/ v
anta
To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof

assumption /əˈsʌm(p).ʃ(ə)n/ assumptions n
himmelsfärd
A festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven, celebrated on 15 August.

assure /əˈʃɔː/ /əˈʃɝ/ /əˈʃʊə/ /əˈʃʊɹ/ v
försäkra
(transitive, followed by that or of) To give (someone) confidence in the trustworthiness of (something).

asswipe /ˈæswaɪp/ asswipes n
skithuspapper skräptidning blaska dasspapper toalettpapper
(North America, informal, vulgar) An annoying, contemptible, or worthless person.

astatine /ˈastətiːn/ /ˈæstəˌtin/ astatines n
astat
A highly radioactive chemical element (symbol At), one of the halogens, with atomic number 85.

aster /ˈæstɚ/ asters n
aster
Any of several plants of the genus Aster; one of its flowers.

asterisk /ˈæst(ə)ˌɹɪks/ /ˈæstəɹɪsk/ /ˈæstəˌɹɪsk/ /ˈæstɹɪsk/ asterisks n
asterisk
Something resembling or shaped like an asterisk symbol.

asterism /ˈæs.təˌɹɪz.əm/ asterisms n
asterism
A rarely used typographical symbol (⁂, three asterisks arranged in a triangle), used to call attention to a passage or to separate subchapters in a book.

asteroid /ˈæst(ə)ɹɔɪd/ asteroids n
asteroid
(astronomy) A naturally occurring solid object, which is smaller than a planet, larger than a meteoroid and not a comet, that orbits a star and often has an irregular shape.

asthenic more asthenic most asthenic adj
astenisk

asthenic asthenics n
asteniker

asthma /ˈasmə/ /ˈasθmə/ /ˈaθsmə/ /ˈæst.mə/ /ˈæzmə/ /ˈæzðmə/ /ˈæðzmə/ asthmas asthmata n
astma
(pathology) A long-term respiratory condition, in which the airways may unexpectedly and suddenly narrow, often in response to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

astonish /əˈstɑnɪʃ/ /əˈstɒnɪʃ/ v
förvåna förbluffa
To surprise greatly.

astonishment /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/ /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/ astonishments n
förvåning häpenhet
The feeling or experience of being astonished; great surprise.
överraskning
Something very surprising.

astound /əˈstaʊnd/ v
förbluffa förvåna
To astonish, bewilder or dazzle.

astounded more astounded most astounded adj
förvånad
Surprised, amazed, astonished or bewildered.

astounding more astounding most astounding adj
häpnadsväckande
That astounds or astound.

astrakhan /æstɹəˈkæn/ astrakhans n
astrakan
Closely-curled black or grey fleece of very young karakul lambs from Astrakhan.
Cloth resembling the above mentioned fur, often made from wool and mohair and used for trimmings.

astraphobia n
astrafobi brontofobi
An abnormal fear of thunder and lightning.

astray /əˈstɹeɪ/ adv
på villovägar vilse
In a wrong or unknown and wrongly-motivated direction.

astride /əˈstɹaɪd/ adv
grensle gränsle
With one’s legs on either side.

astride /əˈstɹaɪd/ preposition
grensle över gränsle över
With one’s legs on either side of.

astrocyte astrocytes n
astrocyt
(neurology) A neuroglial cell, in the shape of a star, in the brain.

astrolabe /ˈæs.tɹəˌleɪb/ astrolabes n
astrolabium
An astronomical and navigational instrument for gauging the altitude of the Sun and stars.

astrologer /əˈstrɒl.ə.d͡ʒɚ/ astrologers astrologess n
astrolog stjärntydare
One who studies or practices astrology.

astrological /ˌæstɹəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ more astrological most astrological adj
astrologisk
Of, or relating to astrology.

astrological sign astrological signs n
stjärntecken
(astrology) Any of twelve signs, corresponding to constellations, that are used as the basis of astrology

astrology /əˈstɹɒlədʒi/ astrologies n
astrologi
Divination about human affairs or natural phenomena from the relative positions of celestial bodies. [from 14th c.]

astrometry /əˈstɹɒmətɹi/ astrometries n
astrometri
(astronomy) The branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the positions and motions of celestial bodies, particularly stars.

astronaut /ˈæstɹəˌnɑt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔːt/ astronauts n
astronaut rymdfarare
A member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft that travels beyond Earth's atmosphere, or someone trained to serve that purpose.

astronomer /ə.ˈstɹɑ.nə.mɚ/ /əˈstɹɒn.ə.mə/ /əˈstɹɒn.ə.mɚ/ astronomers n
astronom
One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics

astronomical /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɑm.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ more astronomical most astronomical adj
astronomisk
(not comparable, astronomy) Of or relating to astronomy.
(comparable) Very large; of vast measure.

astronomical unit astronomical units n
astronomisk enhet
(astronomy) 149,597,870,700 metres, the approximate mean distance from the Earth to the Sun (the semi-major axis of Earth's orbit), (symbol AU), used to measure distances in the solar system.

astronomy /æsˈtɹɑn.ə.mi/ /əˈstɹɑn.ə.mi/ astronomies n
astronomi
The study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere, including the process of mapping locations and properties of the matter and radiation in the universe.

astrophysicist astrophysicists n
astrofysiker
One who studies astrophysics.

astrophysics /ˌæs.tɹoʊˈfɪz.ɪks/ /ˌæs.tɹəˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
astrofysik
The branch of astronomy or physics that deals with the physical properties of celestial bodies and with the interaction between matter and radiation in celestial bodies and in the space between them.

astute /əsˈtjuːt/ astuter astutest adj
slug knipslug listig skarpsinnig
Quickly and critically discerning.

asunder /əˈsʌndə/ /əˈsʌndɚ/ more asunder most asunder adv
sönder
(archaic, literary) Into separate parts or pieces.

asylum /əˈsaɪləm/ asyla asylums n
asyl
A place of safety or refuge.
mentalsjukhus
(dated) A place of protection or restraint for one or more classes of the disadvantaged, especially the mentally ill.

asylum seeker asylum seekers n
asylsökande
A person who has applied for asylum in a foreign country but has not yet been granted refugee status by that country.

asymmetric /ˌeɪ.səˈmɛt.rɪk/ more asymmetric most asymmetric adj
asymmetrisk osymmetrisk
Not symmetric.

asymmetric warfare n
asymmetrisk krigföring

asymmetrical /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtɹɪk(ə)l/ more asymmetrical most asymmetrical adj
asymmetrisk osymmetrisk
Not symmetrical.

asymmetry /eɪˈsɪmɪtɹi/ asymmetries n
asymmetri
Absence of symmetry or proportion between the parts of a thing, or a distinction that produces such a lack of symmetry.

asymptomatic adj
asymtomatisk symtomfri
(pathology) Not exhibiting any symptoms of disease, as for example in subclinical cases.

asymptote /ˈeɪ̯sɪmtoʊ̯t/ /ˈæsɪmptoʊ̯t/ /ˈæsɪmtoʊ̯t/ /ˈæsɪmtɒt/ asymptotes n
asymptot
(analysis) A straight line which a curve approaches arbitrarily closely as it goes to infinity. The limit of the curve; its tangent "at infinity".

asymptotic /ˌæsəm(p)ˈtɑtɪk/ /ˌæsəm(p)ˈtɔtɪk/ /ˌæsɪm(p)ˈtɒtɪk/ adj
asymptotisk
(mathematics) Pertaining to values or properties approached at infinity.

asynchronous /eɪˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ adj
asynkron
Not synchronous; occurring at different times.

at /æt/ /ət/ preposition
på vid
In, near, or in the general vicinity of a particular place.
vid
(indicating time) Indicating occurrence in an instant of time or a period of time relatively short in context or from the speaker's perspective.
mot på
In the direction of (often implied to be in a hostile or careless manner).
för à
Denotes a price.
Indicates a position on a scale or in a series.
i
Occupied in (activity).

at a glance
på ytan vid första anblick
(idiomatic) Upon cursory examination.

at a time
i taget
Simultaneously at each occurrence (of some action).

at all [ætˈoːɫ] [æˈɾɑ̈ɫ] [æˈɾɔɫ] [əˈtʰoːɫ] [əˈɾoːɫ] [əˈɾɑ̈ɫ] [əˈɾɔɫ] adv
alls överhuvudtaget
(idiom) Indicating degree, quantity or frequency greater than zero: to the slightest degree, in any way, at any time or in any circumstance.

at all costs
kosta vad det kosta vill till varje pris
As an absolute imperative; sparing no effort or expense

at arm's length
på armlängds avstånd
At a distance, away from one's body.

at ease
manöver
(military, marching) In a relaxed position with the feet apart rather than at attention.

at first
först till en början
(idiomatic) Initially; at the start.

at first glance
vid första ögonkastet
(modal) After only a superficial examination or review.

at gunpoint
under pistolhot under vapenhot
Under coercion by someone with a firearm.

at hand
till hands
Within easy reach; nearby.
i antåg
Near; soon.

at home
hemma hemmavid
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see at,‎ home. In one's place of residence.
hemmastadd som hemma
(idiomatic) At ease; comfortable.
hemma
In the home of one's parents.

at large
på fri fot
(idiomatic) On the loose; roaming freely; not confined.
i allmänhet i sin helhet i stort
In general; as a whole.

at last
äntligen slutligen
(idiomatic) After a long time; eventually.
slutligen till slut
(idiomatic) In the end; finally; ultimately.

at least
åtminstone minst i varje fall i alla fall
(focus) At a minimum or lower limit.
hur som helst i varje fall
In any event; anyway.

at length
länge
For a long time; extensively.

at most
högst på sin höjd inte mer än
At the most; at a maximum or upper limit.

at night adv
nattetid på natten
During the night.

at odds /ət‿ˈɑdz/ /ət‿ˈɒdz/
i strid
(idiomatic) In disagreement; conflicting.

at once /ət ˈwʌns/ adv
på samma gång samtidigt
At the same time; simultaneously.
direkt omedelbart genast på direkten med en gång
Immediately; now; right away.

at one's own risk /ət wʌnz ˈəʊn ɹɪsk/
på eget ansvar på eget bevåg
Taking personal responsibility for any harm that arises from a dangerous activity.

at pains
bemöda sig om att
(idiomatic, with infinitive) Making careful effort (to).

at present
för närvarande
currently, now, at the moment, at this moment in time, at the present time

at random
på måfå på högt
Randomly, haphazardly.

at sea
till sjöss
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see at,‎ sea.

at sign at signs n
snabel-a kanelbulle
The symbol @, most commonly used in e-mail addresses.

at stake
på spel
(idiomatic) At issue, at risk.

at that
dessutom också
(idiomatic) In addition to what has been said; furthermore; moreover.

at that time
på den tiden
Back then, at the time referred to in the past.

at the best of times /æt‿ðə ˈbɛst‿əv ˈtaɪmz/
i bästa fall
(idiomatic) Even under the most favourable conditions.

at the end of the day
i slutändan till syvende och sist
(idiomatic) In summary; ultimately.

at the expense of
bekostnad
(finance) Paid for by an individual or group.
bekostnad till priset av
(figurative) In a way as to harm somebody or something; to the detriment of.

at the moment
för tillfället
At this moment; right now.

at the same time
på samma gång samtidigt
Simultaneously.
på samma gång samtidigt å andra sidan
On the other hand (introducing an opposing viewpoint).

at the top of one's lungs
för full hals

at work
i arbete
Working, in the process of doing work.

ataxia /eɪˈtæksɪə/ /əˈtæksɪə/ ataxias n
ataxi
(chemistry) The condition of a polymer in which the orientation of the subunits is random

atelier /-ˌljɛ/ /æ.təˈljeɪ/ /əˈtɛl.i.eɪ/ /əˈtɛl.jeɪ/ /əˈtɛlˌjeɪ/ /ˈæ.təˌljeɪ/ /ˌæ.təlˈjeɪ/ [ˌæ.ɾəl-] ateliers n
ateljé

atheism /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/ atheisms n
ateism
(broadly) A lack of belief in deities, or a belief that there is insufficient evidence to believe in a god.
(narrowly) Belief that no deities exist (sometimes including rejection of other religious beliefs).

atheist /ˈeɪθiɪst/ atheists n
ateist gudsförnekare
(broadly) A person who doubts the existence of deities (therefore, an agnostic may be considered an atheist).
(narrowly) A person who is certain that no deities exist or who thinks that the existence of deities can be disproven.

atheistic more atheistic most atheistic adj
ateistisk
of or relating to atheists or atheism

atherosclerosis /ˌæθɚoʊskləˈɹoʊsəs/ atheroscleroses n
åderförfettning åderförkalkning ateroskleros
(pathology) The clogging or hardening of arteries or blood vessels caused by plaques (accumulations of fatty deposits, usually cholesterol).

athlete /ˈæθ.lit/ /ˈæθ.liːt/ /ˈæθ.ə.liːt/ athletes n
friidrottare
A participant in a group of sporting activities which includes track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking.
atlet
(US, Canada) A person who actively participates in physical sports, especially with great skill; a sportsperson.

athlete's foot n
fotsvamp
(disease) A fungal infection of the skin of the foot, usually between the toes, caused by pathogen fungi, such as Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton interdigitale, syn. Trichophyton mentagrophytes, or Epidermophyton floccosum

athletic /æθˈlɛt.ɪk/ more athletic most athletic adj
atletisk
(not comparable) Having to do with athletes.
Having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape.

athletically more athletically most athletically adv
atletiskt
In an athletic manner.

athletics /æθˈlɛtɪks/ n
friidrott
(sports, especially US) Physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill.

atlas /ˈætləs/ /ˈætlɪs/ atlantes atlases n
atlas kartbok
A bound collection of maps often including tables, illustrations or other text.
(anatomy) The uppermost vertebra of the cervical spine in the neck in humans and some other animals.
(architecture) A figure of a man used as a column.

atmosphere /ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/ atmospheres n
atmosfär
The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.
The air in a particular place.
A unit of measurement for pressure equal to 101325 Pa (symbol: atm), approximately the atmospheric pressure at sea level.

atmospheric /ˌætməsˈfɛɹɪk/ more atmospheric most atmospheric adj
atmosfärisk
Of, relating to, produced by, or coming from the atmosphere.

atmospheric pressure atmospheric pressures n
lufttryck atmosfärtryck
(physics, meteorology) The pressure caused by the weight of the atmosphere above an area.

atoll /əˈtɑl/ /əˈtɒl/ /ˈeɪtɑl/ /ˈeɪtɔl/ /ˈætoʊl/ /ˈætɑl/ /ˈætɒl/ /ˈætɔl/ atolls n
atoll
a type of island consisting of a ribbon reef that nearly or entirely surrounds a lagoon and supports, in most cases, one to many islets on the reef platform. Atolls have a unique geology, so not all islands with a reef and a lagoon are atolls.

atom /ˈætəm/ [ˈæɾm̩] [ˈæɾəm] atoms n
atom
(chemistry, physics) The smallest possible amount of matter which still retains its identity as a chemical element, now known to consist of a nucleus surrounded by electrons. [from 16th c.]
(history of science) A hypothetical particle posited by Greek philosophers as an ultimate and indivisible component of matter. [from 15th c.]
(mathematics) A non-zero member of a partially ordered set that has only zero below it (assuming that the poset has a least element, its "zero"). [from 20th c.]

atomic /əˈtɑː.mɪk/ /əˈtɒm.ɪk/ /əˈtɔm.ɪk/ adj
atomär
(physics, chemistry) Of or relating to atoms; composed of atoms; monatomic.
atom- atomär
Employing or relating to nuclear energy or processes.
atomisk atomär
Infinitesimally small.
atomär atomisk
Unable to be split or made any smaller.

atomic bomb atomic bombs n
atombomb
(countable, military) A nuclear weapon that obtains its destructive energy from nuclear fission.

atomic clock atomic clocks n
atomur
An extremely accurate reference clock whose operation is based on an atomic process, typically the frequency of electromagnetic radiation associated with a specified energy-level transition in an element such as cesium.

atomic mass atomic masses n
atommassa
(proscribed) atomic weight; the average mass of atoms of an element.

atomic nucleus atomic nuclei n
atomkärna
(physics) A nucleus of an atom; consisting of protons and neutrons, surrounded by an electron cloud.

atomic number atomic numbers n
atomnummer
(physics, chemistry) The number of protons in an atom. Symbol: Z

atomic physics n
atomfysik
(physics, atomic) The branch of physics that studies the internal structure of atomic nuclei.

atomic weight atomic weights n
atomvikt
(physics) Former term for the more specific relative atomic mass.
(physics) A term used to represent the mean relative atomic mass of an element in nature, as distinct from the relative atomic mass of a single isotope.

atomistic more atomistic most atomistic adj
atomistisk
Divided into separate elements; not holistic.

atonal /eɪˈtoʊnəl/ /eɪˈtəʊnəl/ more atonal most atonal adj
atonal
(music) Lacking a tonal center or key.

atone /əˈtoʊn/ /əˈtəʊn/ [əˈtʰoʊ̯n] v
sona gottgöra
(ambitransitive) To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency. [from 1680s]
förlåta försona
(proscribed) To absolve (someone else) of wrongdoing, especially by standing as an equivalent.

atonement /əˈtoʊnmənt/ atonements n
försoning gottgörelse
Making amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.
försoning
(theology, often with capitalized initial) The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus.

atop /əˈtɒp/ preposition
på toppen av
On the top of.
On the top, with "of".

atopy /ˈætəpi/ atopies n
atopi
(medicine) A hereditary disorder marked by the tendency to develop localized immediate hypersensitivity reactions to allergens such as pollen, food etc and is manifested by hay fever, asthma, or similar allergic conditions; generally considered to be caused by the interaction of environmental and genetic factors.

atrial fibrillation atrial fibrillations n
förmaksflimmer
(pathology) A cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) that involves the two upper chambers (atria) of the heart.

atrium /ˈeɪ.tɹi.əm/ atria atriums n
atrium förmak
(palynology) A cavity inside a porate aperture of a pollen grain formed by the separation of the sexine and nexine layers, widening toward the interior of the grain.

atrocious /əˈtɹoʊʃəs/ /əˈtɹəʊʃəs/ more atrocious most atrocious adj
avskyvärd
Frightful, evil, cruel, or monstrous.
förskräcklig
Offensive or heinous.
avskyvärd förhatlig ohygglig
Very bad; abominable, disgusting.

atrocity /əˈtɹɒsɪti/ atrocities n
grymhet ohygglighet skändlighet
(countable) An extremely cruel act; a horrid act of injustice.

atrophy /ˈæt.ɹə.fi/ atrophies n
atrofi
(pathology) A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use. [from early 17th c.]

atrophy /ˈæt.ɹə.fi/ v
atrofiera
(intransitive) To wither or waste away. [from early 18th c.]
(transitive) To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.

atropine /ˈa.tɹə.piːn/ /ˈa.tɹəp.ɪn/ /ˈæ.tɹəˌpin/ atropines n
atropin
(poison, pharmaceutical drug) An alkaloid extracted from the plant deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) and other sources, such as the seeds of the thorn-apple. Though overdoses would be fatal it is used as a drug in medicine for its paralytic effects (e.g. in surgery to relax muscles, in dentistry to dry the mouth, in ophthalmology to dilate the pupils).

attaboy /ˈætəˌbɔɪ/ interjection
heja
(idiomatic, colloquial) Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy, man, or male animal.

attach /əˈtæt͡ʃ/ v
fästa bifoga sätta fast vidfoga
(transitive) To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

attachment /əˈtæt͡ʃmənt/ attachments n
bilaga bifogad fil
(computing) A file sent along with a message, usually an email.
exekution
(legal) Taking a person's property to satisfy a court-ordered debt.

attaché /əˈtæʃeɪ/ /ˌætæˈʃeɪ/ attachés n
attaché
A diplomatic officer, usually one who plays a specific role.

attaché case attaché cases n
attachéväska
A box-style briefcase, scrunched over a hinged frame that opens into two compartments.

attack /əˈtæk/ attacks n
anfall attack
An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of opponent or enemy.
A time in which one attacks; the offence of a battle.

attack /əˈtæk/ v
attackera anfalla
(transitive) To apply violent force to someone or something.
attackera angripa
(transitive) To begin to affect; to act upon injuriously or destructively; to begin to decompose or waste.
anfalla
(soccer) To move forward in an active attempt to score a point, as opposed to trying not to concede.

attack dog attack dogs n
kamphund
Any dog bred, trained or used for the purpose of attacking a target, either on command or on sight; trained either as a specialized form of police dog or a security force dog.

attack is the best form of defence proverb
anfall är bästa försvar
In a battle or dispute, attacking the opposition first is better than waiting for them to attack.

attacker /əˈtækɚ/ attackers n
angripare
Someone who attacks.
anfallare
(soccer) One of the players on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.

attacking midfielder attacking midfielders n
offensiv mittfältare
(soccer) A midfield player who specialises more in attacking duties.

attainable /əˈteɪnəb(ə)l/ more attainable most attainable adj
realistisk uppnåelig
Able to be accomplished, achieved, or obtained.

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ attempts n
försök
The action of trying at something. [1530]
attentat
An assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt. [1580]

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ v
försöka
(archaic) To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.

attend /əˈtɛnd/ [əˈtʰɛnd] v
delta närvara
To be present with; to accompany; to be united or consequent to.

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ interjection
givakt giv akt
(military) Used as a command to bring soldiers to the attention position.
hör upp lystring
A call for people to be quiet/stop doing what they are presently doing and pay heed to what they are to be told or shown.

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ attentions n
uppmärksamhet
(uncountable) Mental focus.
givakt uppmärksamhet
(uncountable, military) A state of alertness in the standing position.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder n
adhd damp
(neurology, pathology, psychiatry, psychology) A developmental disorder in which a person has a persistent pattern of impulsiveness and inattention, with or without a component of hyperactivity.

attentive /əˈtɛntɪv/ more attentive most attentive adj
uppmärksam
Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.

attentiveness attentivenesses n
lyhördhet
The state or quality of being attentive.

attenuate /əˈten.jʉˌæɪt/ /əˈtɛn.juˌeɪt/ v
förminska försvaga minska
(transitive) To reduce in size, force, value, amount, or degree.
(intransitive) To become thin or fine; to grow less.
försvaga
(transitive) To weaken.

attest /əˈtɛst/ v
attestera
(transitive) To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine.

attestation /ˌætɛˈsteɪʃən/ attestations n
belägg
(linguistics, of a language, word, word form, or word meaning) An appearance in print or otherwise recorded on a permanent medium.

attested /əˈtɛstɪd/ more attested most attested adj
belagd
(linguistics) Of words or languages, proven to have existed by records.

attic /ˈætɪk/ [ˈæɾɪk] attics n
vind
The space, often unfinished and with sloped walls, directly below the roof in the uppermost part of a house or other building, generally used for storage or habitation.

attire /əˈtaɪɚ/ attires n
hjortdjurshorn
(heraldiccharge) The single horn of a deer or stag.

attitude /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈætɪˌtud/ /ˈɛːtɪtˌjuːd/ [ˈæɾɪˌtud] attitudes n
hållning
The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.
attityd inställning
(figurative) Disposition or state of mind.

attorney /əˈtɜː(ɹ)ni/ attorneys attornies n
advokat
(US) A lawyer; one who advises or represents others in legal matters as a profession.

attorney general attorney generals attorneys general n
justitieminister kronjurist
A major government officer throughout the English-speaking world, generally responsible for interpreting the law for the head of government and executive department and functioning as chief prosecutor, with the ability to bring civil and criminal actions directly.

attract /əˈtɹækt/ v
attrahera locka
(transitive) To pull toward without touching.
locka
(transitive) To draw by moral, emotional or sexual influence; to engage or fix, as the mind, attention, etc.; to invite or allure.
(transitive) To incur.

attractive /əˈtɹæktɪv/ more attractive most attractive adj
attraktiv
Causing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force.
Having the power of charming or alluring by agreeable qualities; enticing.
Pleasing or appealing to the senses, especially of a potential romantic partner.

attractor attractors n
attraktor
(mathematics, physics) A set of points or states to which a dynamical system evolves after a long enough time. That is, points that get close enough to the attractor remain close even if slightly disturbed.

attribute /əˈtɹɪb.(j)ət/ /əˈtɹɪb.juːt/ /əˈtɹɪbˌjut/ /ˈæt.ɹɪ.bjuːt/ /ˈæt.ɹɪˌbjut/ attributes n
attribut
A characteristic or quality of a thing.
(grammar) A word that qualifies a noun.
(computing, object-oriented programming) An option or setting belonging to some object.

attributive /ə.ˈtɹɪ.bju.tɪv/ more attributive most attributive adj
attributiv
Attributing; characterized by attributing; effecting attribution.

attrition /əˈtɹɪʃən/ attritions n
förslitning nötning
Grinding down or wearing away by friction.
utmattning
The gradual reduction in a tangible or intangible resource due to causes that are passive and do not involve productive use of the resource.
avfall bortfall
(human resources) A gradual, natural reduction in membership or personnel, as through injury, incapacitation, retirement, resignation, or death.
bortfall
(sciences) The loss of participants during an experiment.
nötning
(dentistry) The wearing of teeth due to their grinding.
förlust
(linguistics) The loss of a first or second language or a portion of that language.

attuned adj
stämd
(of a musical instrument) Tuned to the correct pitch.
anpassad efter
Having been changed to fit in with a particular context or to be in sync with a phenomenon.

atypical /eɪ.ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/ more atypical most atypical adj
atypisk
Not conforming to the normal type.

au contraire /oʊ ˌkoʊnˈtɹɛ(ə)ɹ/ /əʊ ˈkɒntɹɛː(ɹ)/ adv
tvärtom
(usually, humorous, emphatic) on the contrary

au gratin /əʊ ɡɹɑˈtæ̃n/ adj
gratinerad gratäng
(cooking) Covered with a crust of breadcrumbs (and often cheese) then browned under a grill.

au pair /əʊ ˈpɛə/ au pairs n
au pair
A single girl (or, rarely, a boy), usually a foreigner, who helps a host family with childcare, housework, or both while staying as a guest with a host family, and generally receives a small allowance (or pocket money).

aubade /-ˈbæd/ /oʊˈbɑd/ /əʊˈbɑːd/ aubades n
aubade
(music, poetry) A poem or song evoking or greeting the dawn or early morning.

auburn /ˈɑ.bɚn/ /ˈɔ.bɚn/ auburns n
kastanjebrun
A dark reddish-brown colour, often used to describe hair colour.

auction /ˈoːkʃən/ /ˈɑkʃən/ /ˈɔkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ auctions n
auktion
A public event where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.

auction /ˈoːkʃən/ /ˈɑkʃən/ /ˈɔkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ v
auktionera
To sell at an auction.

auctioneer auctioneers n
auktionsförrättare auktionist auktionsutropare
A person who conducts an auction on behalf of a vendor, taking bids to find the best price for the vendor.

audacious /ɔˈdeɪʃəs/ /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/ more audacious most audacious adj
djärv dristigt våghalsig
Showing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring.

audacity /ɔˈdæsɪti/ /ɔːˈdæsɪti/ audacities n
fräckhet
Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.
djärvhet dristighet
Fearlessness, intrepidity or daring, especially with confident disregard for personal safety, conventional thought, or other restrictions.

audible /ˈɔːdɪbəl/ more audible most audible adj
hörbar
Able to be heard.

audience /ˈɑdiəns/ /ˈɔdiəns/ /ˈɔːdiəns/ /ˈɔːdɪəns/ audiences n
publik
A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc. [from 15th c.]
audiens
A formal meeting with a state or religious dignitary. [from 16th c.]
läsare
The readership of a book or other written publication. [from 19th c.]

audiobook audiobooks n
ljudbok talbok
A recording, usually made available for sale, of a reading of the full text or of an abridgement of a book.

audiogram audiograms n
audiogram
A graphical representation of the hearing ability of a person

audiology /ɔːdiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ audiologies n
audiologi
An allied health profession pertaining to the assessment and rehabilitation of hearing and balance disorders.

audiovisual /-ʒʊ.əl/ /ˌɑ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔː.di.əʊˈvɪ.zjʊ.əl/ adj
audiovisuell audiovisuel
Containing both aural and visual elements.

audit /ˈɑ.dɪt/ /ˈɔ.dɪt/ /ˈɔː.dɪt/ audits n
granskning
An examination in general.

audition /ɑˈdɪʃən/ /ɔˈdɪʃən/ /ɔːˈdɪʃən/ auditions n
audition inträdesprov uttagning
(countable) A performance, by an aspiring performer, to demonstrate suitability or talent.

auditor /ˈɔːdɪtɚ/ auditors auditress n
revisor
One who audits bookkeeping accounts.

auditorium /ɔː.dɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əm/ /ˌɔ.dəˈtɔɹ.i.əm/ auditoria auditoriums n
auditorium aula hörsal
a large room for public meetings or performances
salong
(in a theater, etc.) the space where the audience is located

auger /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə(ɹ)/ augers n
navare
A carpenter's tool for boring holes longer than those bored by a gimlet.

augment /ɑɡˈmɛnt/ /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈɑɡmənt/ /ˈɔːɡmənt/ v
öka
(transitive) To increase; to make larger or supplement.

augmentation augmentations n
hederstillägg
(heraldry) A particular mark of honour, granted by the sovereign in consideration of some noble action, or by favour; and either quartered with the family arms, or on an escutcheon or canton.

augmented matrix augmented matrices n
totalmatris
(linear algebra) Matrix obtained by appending the columns of two given matrices, usually for the purpose of performing the same elementary row operations on each of the given matrices.

augur /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə/ v
båda
To foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events; to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable outcome.

augury /ˈɔː.ɡjʊ.ɹi/ auguries n
järtecken varsel förebud
(by extension) An omen or prediction; a foreboding; a prophecy.

august /ɑˈɡʌst/ /ɔˈɡʌst/ /ɔːˈɡʌst/ /ə-/ auguster augustest more august most august adj
majestätisk
Awe-inspiring, majestic, noble, venerable.
upphöjd
Of noble birth.

auk /ɔːk/ auks n
alka
Any of several species of Arctic sea birds of the family Alcidae.

aunt /ant/ /eɪnt/ /ænt/ /ɑːnt/ /ɔnt/ /ʌnt/ [ant] [aːnt] [eənt] [änt] [äːnt] [ænt] [ɐːnt] [ɑːnt] [ɒːnt] [ɛənt] aunts n
faster moster tant
The sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent.
tant moster
(affectionate) A woman of an older generation than oneself, especially a friend of one's parents, by means of fictive kin.

aunt-in-law aunts-in-law n
svärfaster svärmoster
(nonstandard) The wife of one's uncle or aunt (parent's sibling).
The aunt of one's husband.
The aunt of one's wife.

aura /ˈɔɹ.ə/ /ˈɔː.ɹə/ aurae auras auræ n
aura
Distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with something.
(parapsychology) An invisible force surrounding a living creature.
(medicine) Perceptual disturbance experienced by some migraine sufferers before a migraine headache.

aural /aʊɹəl/ /ˈɑ(ː)ɹəl/ /ˈɑɹəl/ /ˈɔɹəl/ /ˈɔːɹəl/ more aural most aural adj
öron-
Of or pertaining to the ear.

aurochs /ˈaʊɹɒks/ /ˈɔːɹɒks/ aurochs aurochsen aurochses n
uroxe
An extinct European mammal, Bos primigenius, the ancestor of domestic cattle.

aurora /ɔˈɹɔɹ.ə/ /ɔːˈɹɔː.ɹə/ /əˈɹɔɹ.ə/ /əˈɹɔː.ɹə/ aurorae auroras n
polarsken
An atmospheric phenomenon created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky. It is usually named australis or borealis based on whether it is in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere respectively.

auscultation /ˌɔskəlˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɔːskəlˈteɪʃən/ auscultations n
auskultation
(medicine) Diagnosis of disorders by listening to the sounds of the internal organs, usually using a stethoscope.

auspices n
beskydd
Protection or patronage.

auspicious /ɑːˈspɪʃ.əs/ /ɔːˈspɪ.ʃəs/ more auspicious most auspicious adj
gynnsam lovande lyckobringande lyckobådande
Of good omen; indicating future success.

austerity /ɔˈstɛɹɪti/ austerities n
stränghet
Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.
svångremspolitik åtstramning åtstramningspolitik
(economics) A policy of deficit-cutting, which by definition requires lower spending, higher taxes, or both.

autarky /-tɑː-/ /ˈɔˌtɑɹki/ /ˈɔːtəki/ autarkies n
autarki självförsörjning
(uncountable) (A policy of) national economic self-sufficiency, aimed at ending reliance on foreign imports to sustain a domestic economy.

auteur /oʊˈtɝ/ /ɔːˈtɜː/ /əʊˈtɜː/ auteurs n
auteur
A creative artist, especially a film director, seen as having a specific, recognisable artistic vision, and who is seen as the single or preeminent ‘author’ of their works.

authentic /ɑ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ /ɒ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ more authentic most authentic adj
autentisk äkta
Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.

authentication authentications n
autentisering
(computing) proof of the identity of a user logging on to some network

authenticity /ɑθənˈtɪsɪti/ /ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/ [ɑθənˈtɪsɪɾi] [ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪɾi] authenticities n
autenticitet
The quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original, of having the same origin (or attribution, commitment, intention, etc.) as claimed.

author /ˈɑ.θɚ/ /ˈɒː.təɹ/ /ˈɔ.θɚ/ /ˈɔː.θə/ authors n
författare upphovsman
The originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition.

author /ˈɑ.θɚ/ /ˈɒː.təɹ/ /ˈɔ.θɚ/ /ˈɔː.θə/ v
författa
(chiefly, US, sometimes, proscribed) To create a work as its author.

authoress /ˈɔ.θɚ.ɹɛs/ /ˈɔː.θə.ɹɛs/ authoresses n
författarinna
(dated) A female author.

authoritarian /ɔˌθɔɹ.əˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ /ɔːˌθɒɹ.ɪˈtɛə̯.ɹɪən/ /əˌθɔɹ.əˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ more authoritarian most authoritarian adj
auktoritär
Of, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties.
Demanding obedience to authority; marked by authoritarianism; dictatorial, tyrannical.

authoritarianism authoritarianisms n
auktoritarism
A form of government in which the governing body has absolute, or almost absolute, control. Typically this control is maintained by force, and little heed is paid to public opinion or the judicial system.

authoritative /ɔ-/ /ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪv/ /ɔːˈθɒɹɪtɪv/ /ɔːˈθɒɹɪˌteɪtɪv/ /əˈθɑɹɪtətɪv/ /əˈθɑɹɪtɪv/ /əˈθɑɹɪˌteɪtɪv/ /əˈθɔɹɪtətɪv/ /əˈθɔɹɪtɪv/ /əˈθɔɹɪˌteɪtɪv/ more authoritative most authoritative adj
auktoritativ
Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority
myndig
Having a commanding style.

authority /ɒːˈtɒɹɪti/ /ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /ɔːˈθɒɹɪti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/ /əˈθɔɹəti/ authorities n
auktoritet myndighet
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules or give orders; or a position having such power or right.
myndighet
(countable) A government-owned agency that runs a revenue-generating activity for public benefit.

authorize /ˈɑθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɒθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔːθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔθəɹaɪz/ v
auktorisera bemyndiga befullmäktiga
(transitive) To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something); to permit; to sanction or consent to.

autism /ˈɑtɪzəm/ /ˈɔːtɪzəm/ autisms n
autism
(clinical psychology) A pervasive neurological condition that is observable in early childhood and persists throughout the lifespan, characterised by atypical communication, language development, eye contact, and sensory experiences.
(clinical psychology, obsolete) A diagnosis involving a pathological tendency to engage in self-centered fantasy thinking, historically considered a symptom of insanity and/or schizophrenia.

autism spectrum n
autismspektrumstörning
(psychology) The range of conditions classified as pervasive developmental disorders, generally held to include autistic disorder, Asperger syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). Also includes childhood disintegrative disorder and Rett syndrome.

autism spectrum disorder autism spectrum disorders n
autismspektrumstörning autismspektrumtillstånd
(psychology, pathology) A disorder involving any of a range of psychological conditions, all characterized by abnormal social interaction and communication, restricted interests, highly repetitive behaviour, and eccentricity.

autist /ˈɔː.tɪst/ autists n
autist
An autistic person, a person with autism.

autistic /ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk/ more autistic most autistic adj
autistisk
Having autism, or pertaining to autism.

autistically more autistically most autistically adv
autistiskt
In an autistic way.

auto body auto bodies n
kaross karosseri
The outer shell of a car, as opposed to the chassis.

auto mechanic /ˈɔtoʊ məˈkænɪk/ auto mechanics n
bilmekaniker
(US) A person skilled in repairing and maintaining automobiles and other motor vehicles.

auto- /ˈɔː.təʊ/ prefix
auto-
Reflexive, regarding or to oneself

autobiographical /ˌɑtoʊˌbaɪəˈɡɹæfəkəl/ /ˌɔː.təˌbaɪ.əˈɡɹæf.ɪk.əl/ more autobiographical most autobiographical adj
självbiografisk
Of or relating to a person's life or an account of a person's life, as told by the subject.

autobiography /ˌɔː.tə.baɪˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ autobiographies n
självbiografi
(countable) A self-written biography; the story of one's own life.

autocephalous /ɔːtə(ʊ)ˈsɛfələs/ more autocephalous most autocephalous adj
autokefal
(Christianity, of a church) Fully independent of the authority of any other church.

autochthonous /ɑˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔːˈtɒkθənəs/ adj
autokton infödd ursprunglig
Native to the place where found; indigenous.

autoclave /ˈɔtəˌkleɪv/ autoclaves n
autoklav
A strong, pressurized, heated vessel, as for laboratory experiments, sterilization, cooking or mineral processing.

autocorrect autocorrects n
autokorrigering

autocracy /ɔːˈtɒkɹəsi/ autocracies n
autokrati envälde
(uncountable) A form of government in which unlimited power is held by a single individual.

autocrat /ˈɔːtəkɹæt/ autocrats n
autokrat envåldshärskare självhärskare
An absolute ruler with infinite power.

autodidact /ˌɔːtoʊˈdaɪdækt/ autodidacts n
autodidakt
A self-taught person.

autofiction autofictions n
autofiktion

autofictional adj
autofiktiv

autofocus n
autofokus
(electronics, photography) A feature of some cameras and other optical systems that allows a correct focus on the subject to be obtained automatically

autoglossonym /ˌɑː.toʊˈɡlɑ.sə.nɪm/ /ˌɔː.toʊˈɡlɑ.sə.nɪm/ /ˌɔː.təʊˈɡlɒ.sə.nɪm/ autoglossonyms n
autoglossonym
The name of a language in that language.

autograph /ˈɔːtəɡrɑːf/ autographs n
autograf
A person’s own handwriting, especially the signature of a famous or admired person.
(by extension, colloquial) A person's signature used as a mark of formal approval.

autogynephilia /ˌɔːtoʊˌɡaɪnəˈfɪli.ə/ /ˌɔːtəʊˌɡaɪnəˈfɪli.ə/ n
autogynefili
In Ray Blanchard's transsexualism typology, the proposed paraphilic tendency of someone who is anatomically male to be sexually aroused by the thought of being a female, sometimes considered a form of gender identity disorder or transvestic fetishism.

autoimmune adj
autoimmun
(pathology, immunology) Of or pertaining to autoimmunity.

autoist autoists n
bilist
(dated) one who drives an automobile

autological /ˌɑːtoʊˈlɑːd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌɑːtəˈlɑːd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌɔː.təʊˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌɔː.təˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/ adj
autologisk
(grammar, of a word, phrase, or especially an adjective) Possessing the property it describes.

autolysis /əˈtɑ.ləˌsɪs/ n
autolys
(pathology, cytology) The destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes produced by the organism itself.

automagical /ˈɑtoʊˈmæd͡ʒɪkəl/ more automagical most automagical adj
automagisk
(computing, technology, informal) Automatic, but with an apparent element of magic. Commonly referring to complex technical processes hidden from the view of users or operators, resulting in technology that "just works".

automagically more automagically most automagically adv
automagiskt
In an automagical manner; happening seemingly without effort.

automatable /ˈɔːtə.meɪt.ə.bəl/ more automatable most automatable adj
automatiserbar
able to be automated

automate /ˈoː.tə.mæɪt/ /ˈɑ.toʊˌmeɪt/ /ˈɑ.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɔ.toʊˌmeɪt/ /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/ [ˈoː.ɾə.mæɪt] [ˈɑ.ɾoʊˌmeɪt] [ˈɑ.ɾəˌmeɪt] [ˈɔ.ɾoʊˌmeɪt] [ˈɔ.ɾəˌmeɪt] v
automatisera
(ambitransitive) To replace or enhance human labor with machines.

automated machine learning n
automatiserad maskininlärning
(artificial intelligence) A field of study concerned with the design and development of algorithms and techniques of automating the end-to-end process of machine learning and artificial intelligence.

automated teller machine /ˈɔːtəmeɪtɪd ˈtɛlə(ɹ) məˈʃiːn/ automated teller machines n
bankomat uttagsautomat
(banking) A device that provides bank customers with cash withdrawal and other services without the need for a human teller.

automatic /ˌɑː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌɑː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˌɔː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] more automatic most automatic adj
automatisk
Capable of operating without external control or intervention.
Done out of habit or without conscious thought.
(of a firearm such as a machine gun) Firing continuously as long as the trigger is pressed until ammunition is exhausted.

automatic rifle automatic rifles n
automatgevär
(weaponry) A rifle that loads itself either from a belt or magazine; a machine gun. (Compare fully automatic rifles vs semi-automatic rifles.)

automatic transmission automatic transmissions n
automatisk växellåda automatlåda
(automotive) A vehicle transmission which shifts gears automatically in response to vehicle speed and/or load, and does not require any driver input to manually change gears under normal driving conditions; an automatic gearbox.

automatically /ˈɔːtəʊˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ /ˈɔːtəˌmætɪk(.ə)li/ /ˌɑː.təˈmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ [ˌɑː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk(.ə)li] [ˌɔː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk(.ə)li] more automatically most automatically adv
automatiskt per automatik
In an automatic manner.

automation /ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/ automations n
automatisering automation
The act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or electronic controls.

automaton /ɔːˈtɒmətən/ /ɔːˈtɒməˌtɒn/ /əˈtɑməˌtɑn/ automata automatons n
automat
A machine or robot designed to follow a precise sequence of instructions.
A person who acts like a machine or robot, often defined as having a monotonous lifestyle and lacking in emotion.
A formal system, such as a finite-state machine or cellular automaton.

automobile /ˈɑː.tə.məˈbil/ /ˈɑː.tə.məˌbil/ /ˈɑː.təˈmoʊ.bil/ /ˈɔː.tə.məˌbil/ /ˈɔː.tə.məˌbiːl/ /ˌɔː.tə.məˈbil/ /ˌɔː.təˈmoʊ.bil/ automobiles n
bil
(US, Canada) A type of vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load. A car or motorcar.

automorphism automorphisms n
automorfi automorfism
(algebra) An isomorphism of a mathematical object or system of objects onto itself.

automotive adj
självgående
Having the ability to move by itself; self-propelled or self-propelling.
bil
Of, or relating to motor vehicles.

autonomic nervous system autonomic nervous systems n
autonoma nervsystemet
(neuroanatomy) In humans and other vertebrates, the part of the nervous system that regulates the involuntary activity of the heart, intestines and glands. These activities include digestion, respiration, perspiration, metabolism, and the modulation of blood pressure.

autonomous /ɑˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔːˈtɒnəməs/ more autonomous most autonomous adj
autonom självstyrande
Self-governing. Intelligent, sentient, self-aware, thinking, feeling, governing independently.
självständig
Acting on one's own or independently; of a child, acting without being governed by parental or guardian rules.

autonomous vehicle autonomous vehicles n
självkörande bil
A vehicle which utilizes mechatronics, artificial intelligence and a multi-agent system to assist its human operator.

autonomy /ɑˈtɑ.nə.mi/ /ɔˈtɑ.nə.mi/ /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi/ autonomies n
autonomi
(government, countable) A self-governing country or region.

autophagia n
autofagi

autophagy autophagies n
autofagi
(cytology) The process of self-digestion by a cell through the action of enzymes originating within the same cell. Often a defensive and/or self-preservation measure.

autopilot autopilots n
autopilot
(aviation, nautical) A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.

autoprotolysis autoprotolyses n
autoprotolys
(chemistry) The autoionization of water (or similar compounds) in which a proton (hydrogen ion) is transferred to form a cation and an anion e.g. 2H2O => H3O+ + OH-

autopsy /ˈɑtɑpsi/ /ˈɔtɑpsi/ /ˈɔːtɒpsiː/ autopsies n
obduktion
A dissection performed on a cadaver to find possible cause(s) of death.

autopsy /ˈɑtɑpsi/ /ˈɔtɑpsi/ /ˈɔːtɒpsiː/ v
obducera
(transitive) To perform an autopsy on.

autosexuality n
autosexualitet
Sexual attraction toward oneself.

autosome /ˈɑtəzoʊm/ /ˈɔɾəˌsoʊm/ /ˈɔːtəsəʊm/ autosomes n
autosom
(genetics) Any chromosome other than sex chromosomes.

autotomy /ɔːˈtɒtəmi/ autotomies n
autotomi
(chiefly, _, zoology) The spontaneous removal of a limb, tail etc, especially by some invertebrates as a self-defense mechanism.

autumn /ˈɑtəm/ /ˈɔtəm/ /ˈɔːtəm/ [ˈɑɾm̩] [ˈɑɾɪ̈m] [ˈɔɾm̩] [ˈɔɾɪ̈m] autumns n
höst
Traditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves; typically regarded as being from September 24 to December 22 in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, and the months of March, April and May in the Southern Hemisphere.
(fashion) A person with relatively dark hair and a warm skin tone, seen as best suited to certain colours in clothing.

autumn foliage autumn foliages n
höstfärger
The brightly colored leaves of deciduous trees that appear in the autumn.

autumnal /ɔˈtʌmnəɫ/ /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/ more autumnal most autumnal adj
höstlik höstlig höst
Of or relating to autumn.

autumnal equinox autumnal equinoxes n
höstdagjämning
(astronomy) The moment when the sun appears to cross the celestial equator while tilting away from the observer, taking place in September in the northern hemisphere and March in the southern hemisphere.

auxiliary language auxiliary languages n
hjälpspråk
Short for international auxiliary language.

auxiliary verb /ɔːɡˈzɪljəɹi ˈvɜː(ɹ)b/ auxiliary verbs n
hjälpverb
(grammar) A verb that accompanies the main verb in a clause in order to make distinctions in tense, mood, voice or aspect.

avail /əˈveɪl/ v
duga nyttja
(intransitive) To be of use or advantage; to answer or serve the purpose; to have strength, force, or efficacy sufficient to accomplish the object.

available /əˈveɪləb(ə)l/ more available most available adj
tillgänglig
Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.
Readily obtainable.

avalanche /ˈævəlæn(t)ʃ/ /ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ avalanches n
lavin snöskred
A large mass or body of snow and ice sliding swiftly down a mountain side, or falling down a precipice.
jordskred ras skred
A fall of earth, rocks, etc., similar to that of an avalanche of snow or ice.
ras
(by extension) A sudden, great, or irresistible descent or influx; anything like an avalanche in suddenness and overwhelming quantity.

avalanche /ˈævəlæn(t)ʃ/ /ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ v
falla rasa ner
(transitive) To come down upon; to overwhelm.

avant-gardism n
avantgardism
the novel, experimental approach of the avant-garde

avarice /ˈævəɹəs/ /ˈævəɹɪs/ /ˈævɹəs/ avarices n
snålhet
girighet
Excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greed for wealth

avaricious /ˌævəˈɹɪʃəs/ more avaricious most avaricious adj
girig
Actuated by avarice; extremely greedy for wealth or material gain; immoderately desirous of accumulating property.

avatar /ˈæv.ə.tɑɹ/ /ˈæv.ə.tɑː/ /ˌæv.əˈtɑː/ avatars n
avatar
(computing, video games, metaverse) A complex and dynamic digital representation of a person or being in the form of a digital model, used online as a simulation or emulation of a person, or as a person's online alter ego, in a virtual world, virtual chat room, or metaverse.

avenge /əˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ v
hämnas
(transitive) To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer.

avenger /əˈvɛndʒə(ɹ)/ avengers n
hämnare
One who avenges or vindicates
One who takes vengeance.

avens /ˈævɪnz/ avens n
nejlikrot nejlikrotssläktet
A plant of the genus Geum, especially Geum urbanum, or herb bennet.
fjällsippa fjällsippssläktet
A plant of the genus Dryas.

aventurine /əˈvɛn.tjʊə.ɹɪn/ /əˈvɛn.t͡ʃə.ɹɪn/ /əˈvɛn.t͡ʃəˌɹin/ aventurines n
aventuringlas
A kind of brownish glass containing gold-coloured spangles.
aventurin
(mineral, by extension) A variety of translucent quartz, spangled throughout with scales of yellow mica.

avenue /ˈæv.əˌn(j)u/ /ˈæv.əˌnjuː/ avenues n
aveny allé
The principal walk or approach to a house which is withdrawn from the road, especially, such approach bordered on each side by trees; any broad passageway thus bordered.

average /ˈæv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ more average most average adj
genomsnittlig
(not comparable) Constituting or relating to the average.
typisk
Typical.

average /ˈæv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ averages n
genomsnitt medeltal
(mathematics) The arithmetic mean.

avercorn n
avrad
A reserved rent in corn, formerly paid to religious houses by their tenants or farmers.

aversion /əˈvɜːʃən/ /əˈvɝʒən/ aversions n
aversion motvilja
Opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike often without any conscious reasoning.

avert /əˈvɜːt/ /əˈvɝt/ v
vända bort
(transitive) To turn aside or away.

avian /ˈeɪvi.ən/ adj
fågel
Characteristic of or pertaining to birds, or to bird-like or flying creatures.

avian influenza n
fågelinfluensa
(pathology) Any strain of influenza carried by and primarily affecting birds.

aviary /ˈeɪviˌɛəɹi/ /ˈeɪvɪəɹi/ aviaries n
voljär
A house, enclosure, large cage, or other place for keeping birds confined; a birdhouse. [from 16th c.]

aviation /ˌeɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ aviations n
luftfart flyg flygväsen
The art or science of making and flying aircraft.

aviculture avicultures n
avikultur
The rearing and care of birds (especially poultry)

avocado /ævəˈkɑdoʊ/ /ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ /ɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/ [ævəˈkɑɾoʊ] [ɑvəˈkɑɾoʊ] adj
avokadofärgad
Of a dull yellowish-green colour.

avocado /ævəˈkɑdoʊ/ /ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ /ɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/ [ævəˈkɑɾoʊ] [ɑvəˈkɑɾoʊ] avocadoes avocados n
avokado avokadoträd
The large, usually yellowish-green or black, savory fruit of the avocado tree.
avokadoträd avokado
The avocado tree, Persea americana, of the laurel family.

avocation /avə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃən/ /ævoʊˈkeɪʃən/ /ævəˈkeɪʃən/ avocations n
fritidssysselsättning hobby
A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.

avoid /əˈvɔɪd/ v
undvika undfly
to keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from

avoid like the plague /əˈvɔɪd laɪk ðə ˈpleɪɡ/ v
sky som pesten
(simile) To evade or shun, if at all possible.

avoidance /əˈvɔɪdəns/ avoidances n
undvikande
(obsolete) The act of becoming vacant, or the state of being vacant, specifically used for the state of a benefice becoming void by the death, deprivation, or resignation of the incumbent.

avow /əˈvaʊ/ v
erkänna bekänna
(transitive) To declare openly and boldly, as something believed to be right; to own, acknowledge or confess frankly.

avulsion avulsions n
lösryckning
(medicine, pathology) The loss or separation of a body part, either by surgery or due to trauma.

avuncular /əˈvʌŋkjʊlə/ /əˈvʌŋkjʊlɚ/ more avuncular most avuncular adj
farbroderlig
In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.

await /əˈweɪt/ v
invänta
(transitive) To be in store for; to be ready or in waiting for.
(transitive, intransitive) To serve or attend; to wait on, wait upon.

awake /əˈweɪk/ /əˈweːk/ [əˈweːk] [əˈwɛːk] more awake most awake adj
vaken
Not asleep; conscious.
(figurative, by extension) Alert, aware.

awake /əˈweɪk/ /əˈweːk/ [əˈweːk] [əˈwɛːk] v
vakna
(intransitive) To become conscious after having slept.
väcka vakna
(transitive) To cause (somebody) to stop sleeping.
(transitive) To excite or to stir up something latent.

awaken /əˈweɪkən/ v
väcka
(transitive) To cause to become awake.
(transitive, figurative) To cause to become aware.
vakna vakna upp
(intransitive) To stop sleeping; awake.
(transitive, figurative) To bring into action (something previously dormant); to stimulate.

awakening /əˈweɪ̯kənɪŋ/ awakenings n
väckelse
(religion) A revival of religion, or more general attention to religious matters than usual.
uppvaknande väckelse
The act of becoming aware of something.

award /əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈwɔːd/ awards n
pris utmärkelse
A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.

award /əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈwɔːd/ v
dela ut
(transitive) To give (an award).
(transitive) To give (a person) an award.

awardee /əwɔɹˈdi/ awardees n
pristagare

aware /əˈweːɹ/ /əˈwɛə/ /əˈwɛɚ/ awarer awarest more aware most aware adj
medveten
Conscious or having knowledge of something.

awareness /əˈwɛə.nəs/ /əˈwɛɚ.nəs/ awarenesses n
medvetande medvetenhet aktsamhet iakttagelseförmåga insikt
The state or level of consciousness where sense data can be confirmed by an observer.
The state or quality of being aware of something.

away /əˈweɪ/ further away furthest away adj
borta
Not here, gone, absent, unavailable, traveling; on vacation.

away /əˈweɪ/ further away furthest away adv
bort iväg
From a place, hence.

away game away games n
bortamatch
(idiomatic, sports) An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.

awe /ɑ/ /ɔ/ /ɔː/ awes n
fruktan bävan
A feeling of fear and reverence.
bestörtning förundran förvåning häpnad
A feeling of amazement.

awesome /ˈɑ.səm/ /ˈɔ.səm/ /ˈɔː.səm/ awesomer awesomest more awesome most awesome adj
fruktansvärd hiskelig imponerande
(dated) Causing awe or terror; inspiring wonder or excitement. [from 1590–1600.]
enastående fantastisk grym jättebra
(colloquial, North America, Australia) Excellent, exciting, remarkable.

awful /ˈɑfəl/ /ˈɔfəl/ /ˈɔːfəl/ /ˈɔːfʊl/ awfuller awfullest more awful most awful adj
hemsk ohygglig
Very bad.
hemsk fasansfull fruktansvärd
(dated) Causing fear or horror; appalling, terrible.

awful /ˈɑfəl/ /ˈɔfəl/ /ˈɔːfəl/ /ˈɔːfʊl/ adv
väldigt
(colloquial, US, Canada) Very, extremely.

awkward /ˈoːkwəd/ /ˈɑkwɚd/ /ˈɔkwɚd/ /ˈɔːkwəd/ awkwarder awkwardest more awkward most awkward adj
pinsam genant stel
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
stel tafatt
Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.

awl /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ awls n
syl pryl
A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the brad awl, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc.

awm awms n
åm

awn /ɔːn/ awns n
borst
The bristle or beard of barley, oats, grasses, etc., or any similar bristlelike appendage; arista.

awning /ˈɑnɪŋ/ /ˈɔnɪŋ/ /ˈɔːnɪŋ/ awnings n
markis
A rooflike cover, usually of canvas, extended over or before any place as a shelter from the sun, rain, or wind.

awning window awning windows n
markisfönster
A window that is hung horizontally, hinged on top, so that it swings outward.

awry /əˈɹaɪ/ /əˈɹɑɪ/ /ˈɔ.ɹi/ more awry most awry adj
sned
Turned or twisted toward one side; crooked, distorted, out of place; wry.

awry /əˈɹaɪ/ /əˈɹɑɪ/ /ˈɔ.ɹi/ more awry most awry adv
på sniskan sned
Obliquely, crookedly; askew.
galet på tok
Perversely, improperly.

axe /æks/ axes n
yxa
A tool for felling trees or chopping wood etc. consisting of a heavy head flattened to a blade on one side, and a handle attached to it.
yxa stridsyxa
An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.

axe /æks/ v
fälla hugga yxa
(transitive) To fell or chop with an axe.

axhandle axhandles n
yxskaft
The handle of an ax.

axiom /ˈak.sɪ.əm/ /ˈæk.si.əm/ /ˈæk.ʃəm/ axiomata axioms n
axiom
(philosophy) A seemingly self-evident or necessary truth which is based on assumption; a principle or proposition which cannot actually be proved or disproved.
(logic, mathematics, proof theory) A fundamental assumption that serves as a basis for deduction of theorems; a postulate (sometimes distinguished from postulates as being universally applicable, whereas postulates are particular to a certain science or context).
An established principle in some artistic practice or science that is universally received.

axiom of choice axioms of choice n
urvalsaxiom
(set theory) One of the axioms of set theory, equivalent to the statement that an arbitrary direct product of non-empty sets is non-empty; any version of said axiom, for example specifying the cardinality of the number of sets from which choices are made.

axiomatic /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/ more axiomatic most axiomatic adj
axiomatisk självklar
Self-evident or unquestionable. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
axiomatisk
(mathematics) Relating to or containing axioms. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

axis /ˈæksəs/ /ˈæksɪs/ axes axiis n
axel
(geometry) An imaginary line around which an object spins (an axis of rotation) or is symmetrically arranged (an axis of symmetry).
(mathematics) A fixed one-dimensional figure, such as a line or arc, with an origin and orientation and such that its points are in one-to-one correspondence with a set of numbers; an axis forms part of the basis of a space or is used to position and locate data in a graph (a coordinate axis)

axis of evil axes of evil n
ondskans axelmakter
A group of states accused by George W. Bush of sponsoring terrorism and seeking weapons of mass destruction, originally defined as Iran, Iraq, and North Korea.

axis of symmetry axes of symmetry n
symmetriaxel
(geometry) Any of one or more lines about which a geometric figure is symmetric

axle /ˈæksəl/ axles n
axel
The pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel.

axle load axle loads n
axeltryck
(transport, rail) the total weight, including load carried, transferred by one axle and its wheels to a road or railway surface. This is especially important in relation to what weight road and railway structures can carry, bridges in particular.

axon axons n
axon nervfiber
(cytology) A nerve fibre which is a long slender projection of a nerve cell, and which conducts nerve impulses away from the body of the cell to a synapse.

axonometric adj
axonometrisk
(technical drawing) Describing a projection in which the horizontal and vertical axes are to the same scale, but the third axis is reduced to allow for perspective

ayatollah ayatollahs n
ayatolla
(Islam) A religious leader in Twelver Shi'ism.

aye-aye /ˈaɪˌaɪ/ aye-ayes n
fingerdjur aye-aye
The lemur Daubentonia madagascariensis, a solitary nocturnal quadruped found in Madagascar and remarkable for its long fingers, sharp nails, and rodent-like incisor teeth.

azarole azaroles n
azarolhagtorn
Any of species Crataegus azarolus of shrubs of southern Europe, related to hawthorn.

azimuth /ˈæzɪməθ/ azimuths n
azimut
An arc of the horizon intercepted between the meridian of the place and a vertical circle passing through the center of any object.

azuki bean azuki beans n
adzukiböna
An annual vine (Vigna angularis), widely grown throughout East Asia and the Himalayas for its small bean.
adukiböna adzukiböna azukiböna
A bean of this vine.

azure /eɪ-/ /æzˈjʊə/ /əˈzjɝ/ /əˈzjʊə/ /əˈzjʊɹ/ /əˈʒɝ/ /əˈʒʊɹ/ /ˈeɪʒ.ə/ /ˈæz.jʊə/ /ˈæʒ.ə/ /ˈæʒ.ɚ/ adj
blå
Sky blue; resembling the clear blue colour of the unclouded sky.

azure /eɪ-/ /æzˈjʊə/ /əˈzjɝ/ /əˈzjʊə/ /əˈzjʊɹ/ /əˈʒɝ/ /əˈʒʊɹ/ /ˈeɪʒ.ə/ /ˈæz.jʊə/ /ˈæʒ.ə/ /ˈæʒ.ɚ/ azures n
himmelsblått azur azurblått
(countable, and, uncountable) The clear blue colour of the sky; also, a pigment or dye of this colour.
blått
(tincture) A blue colour on a coat of arms, represented in engraving by horizontal parallel lines.

azure tit azure tits n
azurmes
Cyanistes cyanus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑ] [bɑː] interjection
bä
(onomatopoeia) The characteristic cry of a sheep.

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑ] [bɑː] baas n
bräkande bä
(onomatopoeia) The characteristic cry or bleating of a sheep.

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑ] [bɑː] v
bräka
To make the characteristic cry of a sheep.

babbitt metal /ˈbæbɪt ˌmɛtəl/ [-ɾəl] babbitt metals n
vitmetall
A soft white alloy of variable composition (for example, nine parts of tin to one of copper, or fifty parts of tin to five of antimony and one of copper) used in bearings to diminish friction.

babble /ˈbæb.(ə(l/ babbles n
babbel pladder
Idle talk; senseless prattle
babbel
Inarticulate speech; constant or confused murmur.

babble /ˈbæb.(ə(l/ v
babbla pladdra
(intransitive) To talk too much; to chatter; to prattle.
porla
(intransitive) To make a continuous murmuring noise, like shallow water running over stones.

babbling babblings n
joller
(countable, uncountable) sounds produced by infant during the babbling period

baboon /bəˈbuːn/ /ˌbæˈbuːn/ baboons n
babian
An Old World monkey of the genus Papio, having dog-like muzzles and large canine teeth, cheek pouches, a short tail, and naked callosities on the buttocks. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
(colloquial, derogatory) A foolish or boorish person.

baby /ˈbeɪbi/ babies n
spädbarn bebis baby bäbis
A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.
A very young human, even if not yet born.
unge
Any very young animal, especially a vertebrate; many species have specific names for their babies, such as kittens for the babies of cats, puppies for the babies of dogs, and chicks for the babies of birds. See Category:Baby animals for more.
barnrumpa barnunge
A person who is immature, infantile or feeble.
minsting
The lastborn of a family; the youngest sibling, irrespective of age.
älskling
(informal) A form of address to a person considered to be attractive.
barn ögonsten
A pet project or responsibility.

baby /ˈbeɪbi/ v
dalta klema pjoska
(transitive) To coddle; to pamper somebody like an infant.

baby boom baby booms n
babyboom
(singulare tantum) The increase in the birth rate following the return of servicemen at the end of World War II.

baby boomer baby boomers n
babyboomare köttberg
(sometimes, capitalized) A person born in the postwar years (generally considered in the United States and other Allied countries as between 1946 and the early 1960s), when there was a marked increase in birthrates throughout the Western world following the return of servicemen at the end of World War II.

baby bottle baby bottles n
nappflaska
A bottle equipped with a teat, used for bottlefeeding infants.

baby bouncer baby bouncers n
babysitter
Any of various devices in which a baby may be secured whilst allowing it to move the device up and down, or from side to side.

baby food baby foods n
barnmat bäbismat
A food designed for babies, usually of very soft consistency.

baby walker baby walkers n
gåstol
A device in which a baby sits in a harness within a wheeled frame that supports it whilst walking.

baby's breath baby's breaths n
brudslöja
A genus, Gypsophila, of about 100 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to Europe, Asia and north Africa.

babyish /ˈbeɪbiɪʃ/ more babyish most babyish adj
barnslig
Like or suitable for a baby or a young child; childish

babysit /ˈbeɪ.bi.sɪt/ v
sitta barnvakt
(ambitransitive) To watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money.

babysitter /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɚ/ babysitters n
barnvakt
A person who cares for one or more babies or children for a short period of time in place of their legal guardians.

bacchanal /ˈbækənəl/ more bacchanal most bacchanal adj
backanalisk
Engaged in drunken revels; drunken and riotous or noisy.

bacchanal /ˈbækənəl/ bacchanals n
backanal
Drunken revelry; an orgy.

bachelor /ˈbæt͡ʃ.lɚ/ /ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lɚ/ bachelors n
kandidat
The first or lowest academical degree conferred by universities and colleges; a bachelor's degree.
Someone who has achieved a bachelor's degree.
etta
(Canada) A bachelor apartment.
ungkarl
(obsolete) An unmarried woman.

bachelor pad bachelor pads n
ungkarlslya
(US) A nice, well-furnished dwelling where an unmarried man lives, usually by himself, but sometimes with other men.

bachelor party bachelor parties n
svensexa
(US, Canada, South Africa) A party held for a man who is about to be married, normally attended only by male friends and relatives.

bachelor's degree bachelor's degrees n
kandidatexamen
The first or lowest academic degree conferred by universities and colleges; a baccalaureate.

bachelorette party bachelorette parties n
möhippa
(US, Canada) A party held for a woman who is about to be married.

bacillophobia n
bacillskräck
The fear of microbes.

bacillus /bæˈsɪl.əs/ bacilli n
bacill
Any of various rod-shaped, spore-forming aerobic bacteria in the genus Bacillus, some of which cause disease.

back /bæk/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] further back furthest back adv
tillbaka
(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
In a manner that impedes.

back /bæk/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] backs n
rygg baksida slut bakände
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
back
(sports) In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.
baksida
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
bakände slut
That which is farthest away from the front.

back /bæk/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] v
backa upp
(transitive) To support.
backa
(nautical, of the wind) To change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere.

back and forth adv
fram och tillbaka
From one place to another and back again.

back at you
detsamma
(idiomatic, US) Used to return a greeting or insult.

back cover back covers n
baksida
The cover on the opposite side of the front cover of a book, magazine, etc; back of the book; associated with sports pages in publications.

back door back doors n
bakdörr
A subsidiary entrance to a building or house at its rear, normally away from the street.
baksätesdörr
(automotive) A rear side door of a car, or at the back of a van.

back down v
ge med vika
(idiomatic) To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to.

back fire back fires n
moteld
A small, controlled fire set in the path of a larger uncontrolled fire, in order to limit the spread of the large fire by removing its fuel.
bakslag
An explosion produced either by a running internal combustion engine that occurs in the air intake or exhaust system rather than inside the combustion chamber or unburned fuel or hydrocarbons ignited somewhere in the exhaust system.

back garden back gardens n
bakgård
A garden at the rear of a property.

back matter n
eftertext
The parts of a book that appear after the main portion of the body text, including the afterword, index and bibliography; the end matter.

back pocket back pockets n
bakficka
A pocket found on the back of a pair of trousers.

back scrubber back scrubbers n
badborste ryggborste
A utensil in the form of a brush or a sponge on a long handle, used to scrub the back while bathing.

back seat back seats n
baksäte
Any of the seats in the rear of a vehicle.

back street back streets n
bakgata gränd
A usually small and narrow street or alley, especially one in inferior or poorer parts of a city, away from the centre.

back substitution back substitutions n
återsubstitution
(combinatorics) A method of solving recurrence relations.

back to front adj
bak och fram bakvänt
Reversed, with the back now at the front.

back to square one adj
tillbaka till ruta ett
(idiomatic) Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.

back to the drawing board adv
tillbaka till ritbordet
(idiomatic) Back to the beginning following an unsuccessful attempt.

back vowel back vowels n
bakre vokal
(phonetics) Any vowel sound produced in the back of the mouth, such as /uː/ in rule or /əʊ/ in pole.

back-formation back-formations n
omvänd ordbildning
(uncountable, linguistics) The process by which a new word is formed from an older word by interpreting the former as a derivative of the latter, often by removing a morpheme (real or perceived) from the older word, such as the verb burgle, formed by removing -ar (perceived as an agent-noun suffix) from burglar.

back-seat driver back-seat drivers n
baksätesförare
A person sitting (typically) in the back seat of a car issuing (unsolicited and usually unwanted) instructions to the driver.
(figuratively) An opinionated person who offers (unsolicited and often unwanted) advice on the best way to handle a situation.

back-translate v
återöversättning
(translation studies) To translate a translated text back to the original language.

back-translation back-translations n
återöversättning
(translation studies, uncountable) The process of translating a previously translated document back into the original language.
(translation studies, countable) A text which has been translated in such a fashion.

back-transliterate v
translitterera tillbaka
(translation studies) To transliterate a transliteration back into the original script.

back-transliteration back-transliterations n
translitterering tillbaka
(translation studies, uncountable) The process of transliterating a transliteration back into the original script.
text som har translittererats tillbaka translitterering tillbaka
(translation studies, countable) A text formed through such a process.

backbencher backbenchers n
parlamentsledamot
(politics) A Member of Parliament who does not have cabinet rank, and who therefore sits on one of the backbenches or in one of the back rows of the legislature.

backbone /ˈbækˌboʊn/ /ˈbækˌbəʊn/ backbones n
ryggrad
The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
(figuratively) Courage, fortitude, or strength.
ryggrad grundstomme
(figuratively) Any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure.

backcountry /ˈbækˌkʌntri/ backcountries n
obygd
A remote region; countryside that is relatively inaccessible; the boondocks.

backdrop /ˈbæk.dɹɑp/ /ˈbæk.dɹɒp/ [ˈbæk.d͡ʒɹɑp] backdrops n
bakgrund dekor fondridå kuliss sceneri
A decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage.

backfire /bækˈfaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈbækfaɪə(ɹ)/ v
slå slint
To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.

backfisch /ˈbækfɪʃ/ backfische backfisches n
backfisch
A teenage or late-adolescent girl.

backflip /ˈbæk.flɪp/ backflips n
bakåtvolt
(gymnastics) An act of rotating one's body 360 degrees in the backward direction.
u-sväng
(by extension) a total reversal in policy or opinion; a volte-face, a U-turn.

backgammon /ˈbæk.ɡæm.ən/ backgammons n
backgammon
A board game for two players in which each has 15 stones which move between 24 triangular points according to the roll of a pair of dice; the object is to move all of one's pieces around, and bear them off the board.

background /ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈbækɹaʊnd/ backgrounds n
bakgrund
One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.
Information relevant to the current situation about past events; history.
A less important feature of scenery (as opposed to foreground).
bakgrund fond
A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context.
bakgrund bakgrundsbild skrivbordsbakgrund
(computing) A type of activity on a computer that is not normally visible to the user.

background process background processes n
bakgrundsprocess
(computing, Unix) A process that is not currently able to receive input from its controlling terminal.

background radiation background radiations n
bakgrundsstrålning
ionizing radiation that is naturally present in the environment.

backhand /ˈbækhænd/ more backhand most backhand adj
backhand
(of strokes or throws) In the backhand style
(ice hockey) Of a play that uses the back side of the hockey stick

backhand /ˈbækhænd/ backhands n
backhand backhandslag
(tennis) a stroke made across the chest from the off-hand side to the racquet hand side; a stroke during which the back of the hand faces the shot.

backhand /ˈbækhænd/ v
slå en backhand slå ett backhandslag
to execute a backhand stroke or throw

backheel backheels n
klack klackspark
(soccer) A kick played by the heel which typically travels in the opposite direction from which the player is facing.

backheel v
klacka klacksparka
(soccer) To perform such a kick.

backhoe /ˈbæk.həʊ/ backhoes n
grävlastare traktorgrävare
(chiefly, US, Canada, Australia) A multi-purpose tractor with a front-mounted loading bucket and a rear-mounted digging bucket. The tractor combines a front-end loader/loader and an excavator/digger.

backlash /ˈbækˌlæʃ/ backlashes n
spel
(mechanics) The looseness through which one part of connected machinery, such as a wheel, gear, piston, or screw, can be moved without moving the connected parts, or a measurement of the distance moved thereby; either intentional (as allowance) or unintentional (from error or wear).Wagon wheel structure showing felk

backlog /ˈbæk.lɒɡ/ backlogs n
återstod
An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.

backorder backorders n
restorder

backpack /ˈbæk.pæk/ backpacks n
ryggsäck
A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books.

backpacker backpackers n
backpacker ryggsäcksturist
A traveler whose luggage consists of a backpack; especially, such a traveler who uses hostels, public transport, and other inexpensive services.

backpropagation backpropagations n
bakåtpropagering bakåtspridning
(ML) An error correction technique used in neural networks.

backrest /ˈbækˌɹɛst/ backrests n
ryggstöd
The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.

backronym /ˈbæk.ɹəˌnɪm/ backronyms n
backronym
A word that is originally not an acronym but is turned into one by devising a full form for it, sometimes as a folk etymology, sometimes as a contrived acronym to name a new organization, proposal, or other entity.

backsaw backsaws n
ryggsåg
A handsaw that has a reinforcement along its back edge.

backside /ˈbækˌsaɪd/ backsides n
bak
(euphemism) A person's buttocks.
baksida
The back side of an estate: the backyard and outbuildings behind a main house, especially (UK, _, dialect, euphemism) an outhouse.
The back side of anything, the part opposite its front, particularly:

backslapper backslappers n
ryggdunkare
One who makes a show of liking another person with profuse or excessive displays of camaraderie, such as vigorous hand clasping, back-slapping, hearty words of greeting, etc.

backslapping backslappings n
ryggdunk
action of the verb to backslap

backspace /ˈbækˌspeɪs/ backspaces n
backslagstangent backsteg backstegstangent
The key on a typewriter that moves the head one position backwards.

backstab /ˈbækˌstæb/ v
dolkstöt hugga i ryggen svinhugg
(transitive) to attack someone (especially verbally) unfairly in a deceitful, underhand, or treacherous manner, especially when they're not present in the place or situation that it happens. (as if stabbing them in the back). See backbite.

backstory /ˈbækˌstɔɹi/ /ˈbækˌstɔːɹi/ backstories n
bakgrundsberättelse bakgrundshistoria
The previous experiences and life of a person, specifically (narratology, especially in, _, film, television) a character in a dramatic work.

backstroke /ˈbækˌstɹoʊk/ backstrokes n
ryggsim
(swimming) A stroke swum lying on one's back, while rotating both arms through the water as to propel the swimmer backwards.

backtrack /ˈbæk.tɹæk/ v
gå tillbaka
To retrace one's steps.

backup /ˈbækˌʌp/ backups n
säkerhetskopia reservkopia
(computing) A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is destroyed or damaged.

backward /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbækwɚd/ more backward most backward adj
efterbliven bakvänd bakåtriktad efter omvänd
baklänges bakåt
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
bakåtsträvande
Reluctant or unable to advance or act.
bakom
(figuratively) Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.

backward /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbækwɚd/ more backward most backward adv
baklänges

backward compatibility backward compatibilities n
bakåtkompatibilitet
(software) Capability of interoperating with older systems.

backward compatible /ˌbækwɚdkəmˈpætəb(ə)l/ [ˌbækwɚdkəmˈpæɾəb(ə)l] backward compatible adj
bakåtkompatibel
(software) Capable of interoperating with older systems.

backwardness backwardnesses n
underutveckling
The state of being backward.

backwater backwaters n
avkrok
(idiomatic) A remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.

backwoods /ˈbak.wʊdz/ n
obygd
A remote or sparsely inhabited region, especially in North America; away from big towns and from the influence of modern life.

backyard /bækˈjɑːd/ backyards n
bakgård
(AU, Canadian, NZ, US) A yard to the rear of a house or similar residence.

bacon /ˈbeɪ.kən/ bacons n
bacon
Cured meat from the sides, belly, or back of a pig.
Thin slices of the above in long strips.

bacterial [bækˈtɪəɹiəɫ] adj
bakteriell
(microbiology) Of, relating to, or caused by bacteria.

bacteriological adj
bakteriologisk
Of or pertaining to bacteriology.

bacteriology /bækˌtɪəɹ.ɪˈɒləd͡ʒi/ bacteriologies n
bakteriologi
(biology, microbiology) The scientific study of bacteria, especially in relation to disease and agriculture.

bacterium /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəm/ bacteria bacteriums n
bakterie
(microbiology) A single-celled organism with cell walls but no nucleus or organelles.

baculum /ˈbæk.jə.ləm/ bacula baculums n
penisben
A bone found in the penis of some mammals.

bad /baːd/ /bæd/ /bæːd/ /bɛd/ /bɛəd/ badder baddest more bad most bad worse worst adj
dålig illa
Unfavorable; negative; not good.
opassande
Not suitable or fitting.
ful olämplig opassande
Not appropriate, of manners etc.
ond
(sometimes, childish) Evil; wicked.
sönder trasig
Faulty; not functional.
dålig
(of breath) Malodorous; foul.

bad /baːd/ /bæd/ /bæːd/ /bɛd/ /bɛəd/ interjection
fy
Used to scold a misbehaving child or pet.

bad apple bad apples n
ruttet ägg rötägg
(idiomatic, often, in the plural) A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy, especially one who has an adverse influence on others.

bad bank bad banks n
skräpbank bad bank dålig bank
(banking) A bank created to specialize in the ownership of defaulted loans and their collection.

bad breath bad breaths n
dålig andedräkt
breath that produces an unpleasant or foul-smelling odor when exhaled

bad guy bad guys n
bov ful typ skurk
(informal) a villain, particularly an antagonist in a story

bad luck n
otur
(uncountable) An undesirable turn of events (such as an accident); misfortune.

bad trip bad trips n
snedtripp snedtändning snetripp
(slang, drug use) An acute adverse psychological reaction to effects produced under the influence of psychoactive substances, namely hallucinogens.

bad weather n
dåligt väder fult väder hårt väder ruskigt väder svårt väder
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bad-tempered more bad-tempered most bad-tempered worse-tempered worst-tempered adj
vresig bitsk
Of or pertaining to bad temper; showing anger easily or customarily.

badass /bædˈæs/ /ˈbædæs/ /ˈbædˌæs/ more badass most badass adj
grym
(US, sometimes considered, _, vulgar, slang, positive connotation) Having an extreme appearance, attitude, or behavior that is considered admirable.

badass /bædˈæs/ /ˈbædæs/ /ˈbædˌæs/ badasses n
hårding tuffing
(US, sometimes considered vulgar, slang, positive connotation) A person considered impressive due to courage, skill, daring, audacity, and/or toughness.

baddie /ˈbædi/ baddies n
bov skurk
(informal) A person of bad character, especially in a work of fiction.

badge /bæd͡ʒ/ badges n
emblem märke knapp
A distinctive mark, token, sign, emblem or cognizance, worn on one's clothing, as an insignia of some rank, or of the membership of an organization.
(heraldry) A distinctive mark worn by servants, retainers, and followers of royalty or nobility, who, being beneath the rank of gentlemen, have no right to armorial bearings.
namnskylt
A small nameplate, identifying the wearer, and often giving additional information.
ID-kort identifikation leg legitimation
A card, sometimes with a barcode or magnetic strip, granting access to a certain area.
emblem märke kännetecken knapp
Something characteristic; a mark; a token.

badger /ˈbæd͡ʒə/ /ˈbæd͡ʒɚ/ badgers n
grävling
Any mammal of three subfamilies, which belong to the family Mustelidae: Melinae (Eurasian badgers), Mellivorinae (ratel or honey badger), and Taxideinae (American badger).

badinage /ˌbæd.ɪ.ˈnɑːdʒ/ /ˌbæd.ɪˈnɑːʒ/ /ˌbɑd.ɪˈnɑʒ/ badinages n
munhuggande raljeri
Playful raillery; banter.

badinage /ˌbæd.ɪ.ˈnɑːdʒ/ /ˌbæd.ɪˈnɑːʒ/ /ˌbɑd.ɪˈnɑʒ/ v
munhuggas
To engage in badinage or playful banter.

badly /ˈbæd.li/ more badly most badly adj
dålig
(Northern England) Ill, unwell.

badly /ˈbæd.li/ worse worst adv
dåligt
In a bad manner.

badminton /ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/ badmintons n
badminton
(uncountable) A racquet sport played indoors on a court by two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs of players (doubles), in which a shuttlecock is volleyed over a net and the competitions are presided by an umpire in British English and a referee in American English.

badminton player badminton players n
badmintonspelare
A person who plays badminton, especially professionally.

badminton racket badminton rackets n
badmintonracket
A light, long-handled racket, used to hit a shuttlecock in the game of badminton.

badmouth /ˈbæd.maʊθ/ v
tala illa om
(informal, transitive) To criticize or malign, especially unfairly or spitefully.

baffle /ˈbæfl̩/ v
förbrylla förvirra gäcka
To bewilder completely; to confuse or perplex. [from 17th c.]

baffled /ˈbæfl̩d/ more baffled most baffled adj
snopen förvirrad
Thoroughly confused, puzzled

baffling more baffling most baffling adj
förbryllande förvirrande
Puzzling, perplexing, bewildering.

bag /ˈbeɪɡ/ /ˈbæɡ/ /ˈbæːɡ/ /ˈbɛɡ/ bags n
påse
A container made of leather, plastic, or other material, usually with a handle or handles, in which you carry personal items, or clothes or other things that you need for travelling. Includes shopping bags, schoolbags, suitcases, briefcases, handbags, backpacks, etc.
väska säck kasse
(countable, uncountable) In certain phrases: money.

bag /ˈbeɪɡ/ /ˈbæɡ/ /ˈbæːɡ/ /ˈbɛɡ/ v
packa
(transitive) To put into a bag.

bag and baggage adv
pick och pack
(chiefly, UK) With all one's possessions.

bag for life bags for life n
flergångskasse
(British, Ireland) A reusable shopping bag, especially one that the retailer commits to replacing when it wears out.

bag of bones bags of bones n
benrangel
(idiomatic) A skinny, malnourished person or animal.

bag of nerves bags of nerves n
nervknippe
(informal) A very nervous person.

bagatelle /ˌbæɡəˈtɛl/ bagatelles n
bagatell småsak struntsak petitess
A trifle; an insubstantial thing.

bagatellize /ˈbæɡətɛlˌaɪz/ v
bagatellisera
(transitive, rare) To regard as a bagatelle; to play down, trivialize or belittle.

bagel /ˈbeɪ.ɡəl/ /ˈbæɡ.əl/ /ˈbæɪ.ɡəl/ /ˈbɛɡl̩/ [ˈbaɡ.ɫ̩] [ˈbeɪ.ɡɫ̩] [ˈbeː.ɡɫ̩] [ˈbæɡ.l̩] [ˈbæɪ.ɡl̩] [ˈbɛː.ɡɫ̩] bagels n
bagel beigel
A toroidal bread roll that is boiled before it is baked.

bagpipes /ˈbæɡ.pɑɪps/ n
säckpipa
A musical wind instrument possessing a flexible bag inflated by bellows, a double-reed melody pipe and up to four drone pipes; any aerophone that produces sound using air from a reservoir to vibrate enclosed reeds.

baguette /bæˈɡɛt/ baguettes n
baguette pain riche
A variety of bread that is long and narrow in shape.

baiji /ˈbaɪd͡ʒi/ baiji baijis n
asiatisk floddelfin
A freshwater dolphin (†Lipotes vexillifer), only found in the Yangtze River. Declared functionally extinct in 2006.

bail /beɪl/ [beə̯ɫ] [ˈbeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] bails n
borgen
(uncountable) Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person as a guarantee of that person's appearance for trial.
(legal, UK) Release from imprisonment on payment of such money.
borgenär
(legal, UK) The person providing such payment.

bail bond bail bonds n
borgen
(US) A surety, used to obtain the release of a criminal defendant who has been required to give bail.

bail out v
ösa ut
(transitive, nautical) To remove water from a boat by scooping it out.

bailer bailers n
öskar
A utensil, as a bucket or cup, used in bailing; a machine for bailing water out of a pit.

bailiff /ˈbeɪlɪf/ bailiffs n
fogde tillsyningsman
(historical, Norman term) A reeve, (specifically) the chief officer executing the decisions of any English court in the period following the Norman Conquest or executing the decisions of lower courts in the late medieval and early modern period.

bailiwick /ˈbeɪ.lɪ.wɪk/ bailiwicks n
verksamhetsområde
The district within which a bailie or bailiff has jurisdiction.

bailout /ˈbeɪlˌaʊt/ bailouts n
räddningsaktion
A rescue, especially a financial rescue.

bain-marie /ˌbænməˈriː/ bains-marie n
vattenbad
(cooking) A large pan containing hot water, into which other smaller pans are set in order to cook food slowly, or to keep food warm.

bairn /bern/ /bɛrn/ /ˈbaːn/ /ˈbɛən/ /ˈbɛəɹn/ /ˈbɛəʁn/ /ˈbɛɚn/ /ˈbɛːn/ bairns n
barn
(Scotland, and parts of, _, Northern England) A child or baby.

bait /beɪt/ baits n
agn bete
Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
lockbete agn
Anything which allures; something used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something

bait /beɪt/ v
agna
(transitive) To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.

bake /beɪk/ v
grädda
baka
(transitive, or, intransitive, or, ditransitive, with person as subject) To cook (something) in an oven (for someone).
baka bakas
(intransitive, with baked thing as subject) To be cooked in an oven.

bake-off adj
bake-off
(of bread) Prepared in advance, to be finished off by baking.

baked Alaska /beɪkt əˈlaskə/ /ˌbeɪkt əˈlæskə/ baked Alaskas n
glace au four
A dessert consisting of ice cream encased in cake and meringue and briefly baked. [from 19th c.]

baked beans n
vita bönor vita bönor i tomatsås
A food consisting of beans baked or stewed in a usually tomato-based sauce.

baked good baked goods n
bakverk bakelse
(usually, in the plural) An item or class of items with a flour as a main ingredient, prepared by baking.

baked potato baked potatoes n
bakad potatis
A potato that has been baked for eating.

bakehouse /ˈbeɪkhaʊs/ bakehouses n
bagarstuga
A building or an apartment used for the preparing and baking of bread and other baked goods.

baker /ˈbeɪ.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈbeɪ.kɚ/ bakers n
bagare
A person who bakes and sells bread, cakes and similar items.

bakery /ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/ /ˈbeɪk.ɹi/ bakeries n
bageri
A place in which bread (and often other baked goods such as cakes) is baked and/or sold.

bakfiets /ˈbækfiːts/ /ˈbækfiːtsən/ /ˈbækˌfits/ /ˈbækˌfitsən/ /ˈbɑk-/ bakfietsen bakfietses n
lådcykel
(cycling, originally in the Netherlands) A bicycle or tricycle with a long wheelbase between the front wheel and handlebars holding a large box, originally used solely to transport goods but now also commonly for carrying young children.

baking /ˈbeɪkɪŋ(ɡ)/ bakings n
bakning
An action in which something is baked.

baking powder baking powders n
bakpulver
A dry leavening agent used in baking; a mixture of baking soda, an acid (often cream of tartar) and starch to keep it dry; when wetted, carbon dioxide is released.

baking soda baking sodas n
natriumvätekarbonat
Sodium bicarbonate.

baking tray baking trays n
bakplåt
(cookware) An oven-proof metal tray used to hold foods in the oven.

baklava /bəˈklɑː.və/ /ˈbæk.lə.və/ /ˈbɑk.lə.və/ /ˈbɑk.ləˌvɑː/ baklavas n
baklava
A sweet pastry found in many cuisines of the Middle East and the Balkans, made of chopped nuts layered with phyllo pastry. [since c. 1650; modern spelling since 1800s]

balaclava /ˌbæl.əˈklɑː.və/ /ˌbɑː.ləˈklɑː.və/ balaclavas n
rånarluva balaklava
A type of warm headgear covering the neck, head, and often part of the face, with apertures left as necessary, often made out of wool.

balalaika /bæləˈlaɪkə/ balalaikas balalaiki n
balalajka
A plucked stringed instrument with a triangular body, short neck and three strings, of Russian origin.

balance /ˈbæləns/ balances n
avvägning
(uncountable) Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
balansräkning saldo
(accounting) A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.
(accounting) The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.

balance /ˈbæləns/ v
balansera
(transitive) To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
(transitive) To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.
(transitive) To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.
balansera jämna ut sig stå och väga vara i jämvikt
(intransitive) To be in equilibrium.

balance board balance boards n
balansbräda
A device used for recreation, athletic training, circus acts, etc. consisting of a rectangular or circular board on a fulcrum on which board the user attempts to balance.
(video games) A device that measures the centre of balance of a player standing on it, used to provide motion input to sport-themed games etc.

balance of payments balances of payments n
betalningsbalans
A measure of all flows of money into and out of a country including payments for goods and services and capital flows.

balance of power balances of power n
maktbalans
(politics, government) A situation of equilibrium in which no country is powerful enough to control, or threaten the interests of, the others.

balance of terror n
terrorbalans
(historical) The tenuous peace that existed during the nuclear arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

balance sheet balance sheets n
balansräkning
(accounting) A summary of a person's or organization's assets, liabilities and equity as of a specific date.

balance wheel balance wheels n
oro
The timekeeping device normally used in mechanical watches and small clocks, consisting of a wheel which oscillates due to a coiled spring.

balanitis /ˌbæl.əˈnaɪ.tɪs/ balanitides n
balanit
(disease) Inflammation of the glans penis.

balayage balayages n
balayage
(cosmetics) A hair colouring technique in which colour is applied by hand.
(mathematics) A method for reconstructing a harmonic function.

balconette balconettes n
fransk balkong
(architecture) A false balcony, or railing at the outer plane of a window-opening reaching to the floor, and resembling a balcony when the window is open.

balcony /bælˈkəʊni/ /ˈbælkəni/ balconies n
balkong
(architectural element) An accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window.
balkong läktare
An accessible structure overlooking a stage or the like.

bald /bɑld/ /bɔld/ /bɔːld/ /bəʊld/ [bɒʊld] [bɔːɫd] balder baldest adj
skallig flintskallig
Having no hair, fur or feathers.
blanksliten skallig
Of tyres: whose surface is worn away.

bald cypress bald cypresses n
sumpcypress
Taxodium distichum, deciduous conifer trees native to often-flooded areas of the southeastern and south central parts of the United States.

bald eagle bald eagles n
vithövdad havsörn
Haliaeetus leucocephalus, a species of eagle native to North America and notable for the white plumage on its head.

baldacchin /ˈbaldəkɪn/ /ˈbældəkɪn/ baldacchins n
baldakin
(countable) A canopy suspended over an altar or throne, originally made of this fabric; a ciborium.

baldness baldnesses n
skallighet
The condition or state of being (or becoming) bald.

baldy /ˈbɔːl.di/ baldies n
flintis
(informal, derogatory) Someone who is bald.

bale /beɪ̯l/ [beə̯ɫ] [ˈbeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] bales n
bal
A rounded bundle or package of goods in a cloth cover, and corded for storage or transportation.
A bundle of compressed fibers (especially hay, straw, cotton, or wool), compacted for shipping and handling and bound by twine or wire.

baleen /bəˈliːn/ /ˈbeɪliːn/ baleens n
bard
(physiology, uncountable) The keratinous material that makes up the plates in the mouth of the baleen whale, Mysticeti, which it uses to trap its food; formerly used in corsetry.

baleen whale baleen whales n
bardval
Any of several large whales, of the suborder Mysticeti, that have plates of whalebone instead of teeth

baleful /ˈbeɪl.fəl/ more baleful most baleful adj
olycksbådande
Portending evil; ominous.

ball /bɒl/ /bɔl/ /bɔːl/ balls n
klot boll kula
A solid or hollow sphere, or roughly spherical mass.
nystan
A quantity of string, thread, etc., wound into a spherical shape.
bal
A formal dance.
klot trampdyna
(mathematics) The set of points in a metric space of any number of dimensions lying within a given distance (the radius) of a given point.
kula
(ballistics, firearms) A solid, spherical nonexplosive missile for a cannon, rifle, gun, etc.
trampdyna
(soccer, countable) A pass; a kick of the football towards a teammate.
balle kula skitsnack
(mildly, vulgar, slang, usually, in the plural) A testicle.
stake
(in the plural) Courage.
boll klot kula
(printing, historical) A leather-covered cushion, fastened to a handle called a ballstock; formerly used by printers for inking the form, then superseded by the roller.

ball /bɒl/ /bɔl/ /bɔːl/ v
knulla
(transitive, vulgar) To have sexual intercourse with.

ball bearing ball bearings n
kullager
(loosely, often) An individual spherical ball, usually made of steel or other hard material, suitable for use in a ball-based rolling element bearing. In precise usage, each such ball is called a bearing ball or simply ball, and the entire bearing is called the ball bearing.

ball boy ball boys n
bollpojke bollkalle
(sports) A person, usually male, responsible for retrieving balls from the area of play, and returning them to the players.

ball gag ball gags n
disciplinboll
(BDSM) A gag with a rubber or silicone sphere that is strapped into the mouth behind the teeth.

ball game /ˈbɔːl ˌɡeɪm/ ball games n
bollspel
A specific contest or match between teams playing such a game, in particular a baseball game.

ball lightning ball lightnings n
klotblixt kulblixt
A short-lived glowing ball sometimes observed to float in the air and thought to consist of ionized gas associated with thunderstorms.

ball pit ball pits n
bollhav
A play area for children consisting of a pit filled with colourful plastic balls.

ball sack ball sacks n
testikelpung
The scrotum.

ball-and-socket joint ball-and-socket joints n
kulled
A joint in which one segment has a rounded end and the next segment has a bowl-shaped end, with the rounded end being fitted into the bowl shape, allowing the first segment to move around an indefinite number of axes which have one common center. Examples include the human shoulder joint and the balljoints of some automotive suspensions.

ballad /ˈbæləd/ /ˈbælɪt/ ballads n
ballad
A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
A slow romantic song.

ballast /ˈbæl.əst/ ballasts n
ballast barlast
(nautical) Heavy material that is placed in the hold of a ship (or in the gondola of a balloon), to provide stability.
Coarse gravel or similar material laid to form a bed for roads or railroads, or in making concrete; track ballast.

ballerina /ˌbæləɹˈiːnə/ ballerinas ballerine n
ballerina balettdansör balettdansös
(less common, non-standard) A male ballet dancer; Synonym of ballerino
ballerina balettdansös
(commonly) A female ballet dancer.
prima ballerina
Ellipsis of prima ballerina. The star female ballet performer in the company.

ballet /bælˈeɪ/ /bælˈæɪ/ /bɐleː/ /bɐlɪː/ /bɛlˈæɪ/ /ˈbal.eɪ/ /ˈbal.ɪ/ /ˈbæl(ˌ)eɪ/ ballets n
balett
A classical form of dance.
A theatrical presentation of such dancing, usually with music, sometimes in the form of a story.
The company of persons who perform this dance.

ballet dancer ballet dancers n
balettdansare balettdansös ballerina balettdansör
A person who performs ballet.

ballet flat ballet flats n
ballerinaskor
A type of women's flat with a very low heel, thin sole, and round toe.

ballet master ballet masters n
balettmästare

ballet music n
balettmusik
(music genre) Music composed primarily to accompany a ballet performance

balletomane /bæˈlɛt.əˌmeɪn/ /bəˈlɛt.əˌmeɪn/ balletomanes n
balettoman
A ballet enthusiast.

ballistic /bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ more ballistic most ballistic adj
ballistisk
(not comparable) Of or relating to ballistics.

ballistic missile ballistic missiles n
ballistisk robot
(military, rocketry) A missile that is initially guided, but then follows a ballistic (freely falling) trajectory.

ballistics /bəˈlɪst.ɪks/ n
ballistik
(physics) The science of objects that predominantly fly under the effects of gravity, momentum and atmospheric drag, and dealing with details of their behaviour at the origin and destination of their flight, as of bullets or missiles or rockets.

balloon /bəˈlun/ /bəˈluːn/ balloons n
ballong luftballong
An inflatable buoyant object, often (but not necessarily) round and flexible.
ballong
Such an object as a child’s toy or party decoration.
(medicine) A sac inserted into part of the body for therapeutic reasons; such as angioplasty.
luftballong ballong
Such an object designed to transport people or equipment through the air.

ballot /ˈbælət/ ballots n
röstsedel valsedel
Originally, a small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.

ballot box ballot boxes n
valurna
A sealed box with a slit, into which a voter puts a completed voting slip.

ballot paper ballot papers n
röstsedel valsedel
A voting form; the paper upon which a vote is cast during a ballot.

ballpoint pen ballpoint pens n
kulspetspenna kulpenna
A pen, similar in size and shape to a pencil, having an internal chamber filled with a viscous, quick-drying ink that is dispensed at the tip during use by the rolling action of a metal sphere (around 0.7 mm to 1 mm in diameter).

ballroom /ˈbɔːlɹuːm/ /ˈbɔːlɹʊm/ ballrooms n
balsal danssalong
A large room used for dancing and banquets.

balls /bɔːlz/ n
stake
(uncountable, vulgar, colloquial) Masculinity, particularly strength, courage, and force of will; chutzpah; brazenness.

balneology balneologies n
balneologi
The study of baths and bathing, especially therapeutic bathing.

balneotherapy balneotherapies n
balneoterapi
The treatment of disease by bathing.

balrog /ˈbal.ɹɒɡ/ /ˈbæl.ɹɑɡ/ /ˈbɑl.ɹɑɡ/ /ˈbɔl.ɹɑɡ/ /ˈbɔːl.ɹɒɡ/ balrogs n
balrog
(fantasy) A fiery demonic creature.

balsam /ˈbɔːlsəm/ balsams n
balsam
(chiefly, UK) A sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from various plants.
(chiefly, UK) A soothing ointment.

balsamic vinegar balsamic vinegars n
balsamvinäger
A dark, sweet vinegar, made from reduced white wine, that has been matured in wooden barrels, the resins of which contribute to its flavour; especially such a vinegar from Modena in Italy.

baluster /ˈbæl.ʌ.stɹ/ balusters n
baluster
(architecture) A short column used in a group to support a rail, as commonly found on the side of a stairway; a banister. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

balustrade /ˈbæl.ə.stɹeɪd/ /ˌbæl.əˈstɹeɪd/ balustrades n
balustrad
A row of balusters topped by a rail, serving as an open parapet, as along the edge of a balcony, terrace, bridge, staircase, or the eaves of a building.

bamboo /bæmˈbu/ bamboos n
bambu
(uncountable) The wood of the bamboo plant as a material for building, furniture, etc.
(slang) A didgeridoo.

bamboo shoot bamboo shoots n
bambuskott
(chiefly, in the plural) The edible shoot of any of several species of bamboo (especially of the genera Dendrocalamus and Phyllostachys), cooked and eaten as a vegetable in Chinese and similar cuisine.

bamboozle /bæm.ˈbuː.zl̩/ v
bedra dupera förleda lura
(transitive, informal) To con, defraud, trick, to make a fool of, to humbug or impose on someone.

ban /bæn/ [beən] [bɛən] bans n
förbud
Prohibition.

ban /bæn/ [beən] [bɛən] v
förbjuda banna
(transitive) To prohibit; to interdict; to proscribe; to forbid or block from participation.

banal /bəˈnæl/ /bəˈnɑːl/ /ˈbeɪnəl/ banaler banalest more banal most banal adj
banal
Common in a boring way, to the point of being predictable; containing nothing new or fresh.
(uncommon, historical) Relating to a type of feudal jurisdiction or service.

banalisation banalisations n
banalisering
The action of making something banal; trivialization.

banana /bəˈnæ.nə/ /bəˈnɑː.nə/ bananas n
banan
An elongated curved tropical fruit of a banana plant, which grows in bunches and has a creamy flesh and a smooth skin.
The tropical tree-like plant which bears clusters of bananas, a plant of the genus Musa (but sometimes also including plants from Ensete), which has large, elongated leaves.

banana peel banana peels n
bananskal
(Canadian, US, Philippines) The several outermost layers of a banana, especially once removed from the rest of the banana, which may be slippery if stepped on. (This sense is a translation hub.)

banana republic banana republics n
bananrepublik
(politics, idiom, pejorative) A small country, especially one in Central America or the West Indies, that is dependent on a single export commodity (traditionally bananas) and that has a corrupt, dictatorial government.

banana split /bə.ˈnæ.nə splɪt/ /bə.ˈnɑː.nə splɪt/ banana splits n
banana split
A dessert or sundae containing a banana cut in half lengthwise (split), ice cream and various toppings which may include sauces, nuts or fruit.

bananaquit bananaquits n
banansmyg
A nectar-feeding bird, Coereba flaveola, thought to be related to the Darwin's finches and the grassquits.

band /bænd/ [beənd] bands n
band bindel snodd snöre
A strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together.
band
A continuous tablet, stripe, or series of ornaments, as of carved foliage, of colour, or of brickwork.
(physics) A part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
(physics) A group of energy levels in a solid state material.
A group of people loosely united for a common purpose (a band of thieves).
(Canada) A group of aboriginals that has official recognition as an organized unit by the federal government of Canada.

band /bænd/ [beənd] v
binda
(transitive) To fasten with a band.
förena gadda ihop
(intransitive) To group together for a common purpose; to confederate.
ringmärka
(transitive, ornithology) To fasten an identifying band around the leg of (a bird).

band-aid /ˈbændeɪd/ band-aids n
plåster
(Australia, Canada, US) An adhesive bandage, a small piece of fabric or plastic that may be stuck to the skin in order to temporarily cover a small wound.
(Australia, Canada, US, informal) A temporary or makeshift solution to a problem, created ad hoc and often with a lack of foresight.

bandage /ˈbændɪd͡ʒ/ bandages n
bandage förband plåster
A strip of gauze or similar material used to protect or support a wound or injury.

bandage /ˈbændɪd͡ʒ/ v
förbinda bandagera lägga om plåstra
To apply a bandage to something.

banderillero /ˌbændəɹiːˈjeəɹəʊ/ banderilleros n
banderillero
(bullfighting) A member of the cuadrilla who uses banderillas.

bandicoot /ˈbændiˌkut/ /ˈbændɪˌkuːt/ bandicoots n
punggrävling
A small Australian marsupial with a distinctive long snout, of the family Peramelidae (with the exception of genus Macrotis, called bilbies).

bandit /ˈbændɪt/ bandits n
bandit bov rånare rövare
One who robs others in a lawless area, especially as part of a group.
bandit
An outlaw.
bedragare
One who cheats others.

bandsaw bandsaws n
bandsåg
A powered saw whose blade is a continuous band of metal with teeth along one edge.

bandwidth /ˈbændwɪdθ/ /ˈbændwɪtθ/ bandwidths n
bandbredd
(of a signal) The width of the smallest frequency band within which the signal can fit.
(networking, informal) The rate of data flow in digital networks typically measured in bits per second; the bitrate.

bandy /ˈbændi/ bandies n
bandy
(sports, uncountable) A winter sport played on ice, from which ice hockey developed.

bang /beɪŋ(ɡ)/ /bæŋ(ɡ)/ interjection
pang
A sudden percussive sound, such as made by the firing of a gun, slamming of a door, etc.

bang /beɪŋ(ɡ)/ /bæŋ(ɡ)/ bangs n
smäll
A sudden percussive noise.
A strike upon an object causing such a noise.
An explosion.
utropstecken
(chiefly, US) The symbol !, known as an exclamation point.
(mathematics) A factorial, in mathematics, because the factorial of n is often written as n!

bang /beɪŋ(ɡ)/ /bæŋ(ɡ)/ v
smälla
(intransitive) To make sudden loud noises, and often repeatedly, especially by exploding or hitting something.

banger /ˈbæŋ.ə(ɹ)/ bangers n
rishög
(automotive, slang) An old, worn-out car. From a stereotypical one backfiring, making banging noises.

bangs /bæŋ(ɡ)z/ n
lugg
(chiefly, _, US, Philippines) Hair hanging over the forehead.

banister /ˈbænɪstɚ/ banisters n
trappräcke
The handrail on the side of a staircase.

banjo /ˈbæn.dʒəʊ/ /ˈbæn.d͡ʒoʊ/ banjoes banjos n
banjo
A stringed musical instrument (chordophone), usually with a round body, a membrane-like soundboard and a fretted neck, played by plucking or strumming the strings.

bank /bæŋk/ [beɪŋk] banks n
bank
(hydrology) An edge of river, lake, or other watercourse.
(nautical, hydrology) An elevation, or rising ground, under the sea; a shallow area of shifting sand, gravel, mud, and so forth (for example, a sandbank or mudbank).
(geography) A slope of earth, sand, etc.; an embankment.
bank bankkontor
(countable) A branch office of such an institution.
bank
(countable) An underwriter or controller of a card game.
(gambling, countable) The sum of money etc. which the dealer or banker has as a fund from which to draw stakes and pay losses.
(countable, mostly, in combination) A safe and guaranteed place of storage for and retrieval of important items or goods.

bank /bæŋk/ [beɪŋk] v
sätta in
(transitive) To put into a bank.

bank account bank accounts n
bankkonto
A fund, held by a bank in a contractual arrangement between the bank and the owner of the fund, a customer of the bank, into which they can deposit and from which they can withdraw money.

bank card bank cards n
bankkort
(banking) A card issued by a bank, which may entitle the holder to a variety of services similar to that of a credit card or debit card, or allow withdrawal of cash from ATMs.

bank robber bank robbers n
bankrånare
One who robs or steals from a bank.

bank robbery bank robberies n
bankrån
The act of stealing money from a bank.

bank run bank runs n
bankrusning uttagsanstormning
An event where many depositors of one or more banks withdraw money from their bank accounts within a short time, causing the banks concerned to become unstable.

bank statement bank statements n
kontoutdrag
A communication from a bank to a person holding an account in that bank, usually issued monthly, detailing the value of the holdings in that account and the effects of all transactions occurring with respect to that account.

bank vole bank voles n
skogssork
A vole of species Myodes glareolus (former genus names Chletrionomys and Evotomys), of much of western Eurasia.

bankbook /ˈbæŋkˌbʊk/ bankbooks n
bankbok
passbook, chequebook
(transferred sense) wealth

banker /ˈbæŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæŋkɚ/ bankers n
bankir
One who conducts the business of banking; one who, individually, or as a member of a company, keeps an establishment for the deposit or loan of money, or for traffic in money, bills of exchange, etc.
The dealer in a casino, or one who keeps the bank in a banking game.

banknote banknotes n
sedel
A piece of currency made of paper or polymer. [from 18th c.]

bankrupt /ˈbæŋ.kɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋ.kɹʌpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹʌpt/ more bankrupt most bankrupt adj
bankrutt
Having been legally declared insolvent.

bankruptcy /ˈbæŋk.ɹʌp(t).si/ bankruptcies n
konkurs bankrutt
(finance, law) A legally declared or recognized condition of insolvency of a person or organization.

banner /ˈbænə/ /ˈbænɚ/ /ˈbæːnə/ banners n
baner fana
A flag or standard used by a military commander, monarch or nation.
(by extension) The military unit under such a flag or standard.
banderoll
Any large sign, especially when made of soft material or fabric.
banderoll fana
A large piece of cloth with a slogan, motto, or emblem carried in a demonstration or other procession or suspended in some conspicuous place.
baner fana banderoll
(by extension, figurative) A cause or purpose; a campaign or movement.
standar
(heraldry) The principal standard of a knight.

banner blindness n
bannerblindhet
A tendency to ignore banner ads and similar-looking banners on websites.

banns /bænz/ n
lysning
The announcement of a forthcoming marriage (legally required for a church wedding in England and Wales and read on the three Sundays preceding the marriage).

banquet /ˈ bænkwɪt/ /ˈ bæŋkwɪt/ /ˈ bæŋkɪt/ banquets n
bankett
A large celebratory meal; a feast.

bantamweight bantamweights n
bantamvikt
(boxing) A weight class in boxing and other sports, intermediate between flyweight and featherweight. In boxing it ranges from 112 to 118 pounds (51 to 54 kg).
bantamviktare
A boxer or other competitor of this weight.

banter /ˈbæntə/ /ˈbæntɚ/ n
munhuggande smågnabb småprat
Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.

baozi /ˈbɑʊ.(d)zə/ /ˈbɑʊ.tsə/ /ˈbɑʊ.zi/ baozi n
baozi
A Chinese steamed stuffed bun.

baptism /ˈbæptɪzəm/ baptisms n
dop
A Christian sacrament, by which one is received into a church and sometimes given a name, generally involving the candidate to be anointed with or submerged in water.

baptism of fire baptisms of fire n
elddop
(figuratively, military) The first experience of a severe ordeal, especially a first experience of military combat

baptismal font /bæpˈtɪzməl ˈfɑnt/ baptismal fonts n
dopfunt
(Christianity) A large basin used for baptism in or near a church.

baptismal name baptismal names n
dopnamn
A name given at baptism (christening).

baptist /ˈbæbdəs/ /ˈbæbdɪs(t)/ /ˈbæbtɪst/ /ˈbæptɪst/ baptists n
döpare döperska
A person who baptizes.

baptistry baptistries n
baptisterium dopkapell dopkyrka
(Christianity) A designated space within a church, or a separate room or building associated with a church, where a baptismal font is located, and consequently, where the sacrament of Christian baptism (via aspersion or affusion) is performed.

baptize /ˈbæptaɪz/ [bap.ˈtajz] [ˈbæp.tajz] v
döpa
(Christianity) To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.
blanda ut
(archaic, slang) Of rum, brandy, or any other spirits, to dilute with water.

bar /baː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ [bɑɹ] [bɑ˞] bars n
stång ribba bom
A solid, more or less rigid object of metal or wood with a uniform cross-section smaller than its length.
bar
A non-SI unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals, approximately equal to atmospheric pressure at sea level.
stång
(countable, uncountable, metallurgy) A solid metal object with uniform (round, square, hexagonal, octagonal or rectangular) cross-section; in the US its smallest dimension is 1⁄4 inch or greater, a piece of thinner material being called a strip.
A long, narrow drawn or printed rectangle, cuboid or cylinder, especially as used in a bar code or a bar chart.
bar krog pub
(mathematics) The sign indicating that the characteristic of a logarithm is negative, conventionally placed above the digit(s) to show that it applies to the characteristic only and not to the mantissa.
bar disk
The counter of such premises.
bar barskåp
A counter, or simply a cabinet, from which alcoholic drinks are served in a private house or a hotel room.
förbud
An official order or pronouncement that prohibits some activity.
advokatsamfund
(law, metonym, "the Bar", "the bar") Collectively, lawyers or the legal profession; specifically applied to barristers in some countries, but including all lawyers in others.
bar krog sandbank pub bank grund
(music) A vertical line across a musical staff dividing written music into sections, typically of equal durational value.
ribba
(sports) A horizontal pole that must be crossed in the high jump and pole vault.
bank grund sandbank
(geography, nautical, hydrology) A ridge or succession of ridges of sand or other substance; especially:

bar /baː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ [bɑɹ] [bɑ˞] barred v
bar ribba sandbank stång disk advokatsamfund
(transitive) To obstruct the passage of (someone or something).
ribba advokatsamfund bank förbjuda grund sandbank
(transitive) To prohibit.
bar stång ribba sandbank advokatsamfund bank
(transitive) To lock or bolt with a bar.
bar stång ribba krog sandbank pub
To imprint or paint with bars, to stripe.

bar association bar associations n
advokatsamfund
An organization of lawyers which regulates their ability to practice law in a jurisdiction, and/or serves the interests of lawyers in that jurisdiction.

bar chart bar charts n
stapeldiagram stolpdiagram
A graph in the form of boxes of different heights, with each box representing a different value or category of data, and the heights representing frequencies.

bar iron n
stångjärn
wrought iron molded into bars.

bar line bar lines n
taktstreck
(music) A vertical line in musical notation used to separate two bars or measures.

bar shot bar shot n
kedjelod
(military, historical) A double-headed shot, consisting of a bar, with a ball or half ball at each end; formerly used for destroying the masts or rigging in naval combat.

bar-headed goose bar-headed geese n
stripgås
A species of goose (Anser indicus)

bar-tailed godwit bar-tailed godwits n
myrspov
A wader, Limosa lapponica, a type of godwit, of the Scolopacidae family

barb /bɑː(ɹ)b/ barbs n
hulling
The point that stands backward in an arrow, fishhook, etc., to prevent it from being easily extracted. Hence: Anything which stands out with a sharp point obliquely or crosswise to something else.

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
barbarisk
Relating to people, countries, or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ barbarians n
barbar
An uncivilized or uncultured person, originally compared to the hellenistic Greco-Roman civilisation; often associated with fighting or other such shows of strength.
A warrior, clad in fur or leather, associated with sword and sorcery stories.

barbaric /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪk/ /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbɛɹɪk/ more barbaric most barbaric adj
barbarisk
of or relating to a barbarian; uncivilized, uncultured or uncouth

barbarisation barbarisations n
barbarisering

barbarism /ˈbɑɹbəˈɹɪzm̩/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹɪz(ə)m/ barbarisms n
barbarism
An error in language use within a single word, such as a mispronunciation.

barbarize /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹaɪz/ v
barbarisera förvilda
(transitive) To cause to become savage or uncultured.

barbecue /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ barbecues n
grill
A fireplace or pit for grilling food, typically used outdoors and traditionally employing hot charcoal as the heating medium.
barbecue grillfest grillmat
A meal or event highlighted by food cooked in such an apparatus.

barbecue /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ v
grilla
To cook food on a barbecue; to smoke it over indirect heat from high-smoke fuels.

barbecue sauce /- sɔːs/ /ˈbɑːbɪkjuː sɔːs/ /ˈbɑːɹbəkjuː sɑːs/ barbecue sauces n
barbecuesås grillsås
A fruity, tangy, usually brown sauce, typically consisting of a vinegar or tomato base with spices and sweeteners, used as a basting sauce, marinade, or condiment, especially for barbecued meat.

barbed wire /bɑɹbd waɪəɹ/ [ˈbɑɹbd ˈwa.jɚ] barbed wires n
taggtråd
Twisted strands of steel wire, often coated with zinc, having barbs evenly spaced along them; used to construct agricultural and military fences.

barbel /ˈbɑːbəl/ barbels n
barb
(biology) Whisker-like sensory organs, located around the mouth of certain fish, including catfish, carp, goatfish, sturgeon, and some types of shark.

barbell barbells n
skivstång
A wide steel bar with premeasured weights affixed to either end, with the central span open for the hands of the weightlifter.

barbell pad barbell pads n
skivstångskudde
A soft envelope designed to surround a barbell bar and spread out the pressure point on the body (otherwise present at squats and hip thrusts).

barber /ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ /ˈbɑː.bə/ barbers n
barberare frisör
A person whose profession is cutting (usually male) customers' hair and beards.

barber /ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ /ˈbɑː.bə/ v
klippa barbera
To cut the hair or beard of (a person).

barber chair barber chairs n
frisörstol
An articulating chair used in barbershops and salons to facilitate hair-cutting and styling or face-shaving.

barber pole barber poles n
barberarskylt

barber surgeon barber surgeons n
fältskär
(historical) A medical practitioner of medieval Europe, generally charged with looking after soldiers during or after a battle.

barbershop barbershops n
frisersalong
(countable) The place of business of a barber; a store where a person (usually a male) can go to get a haircut.

barbiturate /ˌbɑɹbɪˈt(j)ʊəɹeɪt/ /ˌbɑɹbɪˈt(j)ʊəɹɪt/ /ˌbɑɹˈbɪt(j)u.ɪt/ /ˌbɑɹˈbɪt͡ʃu.ɪt/ /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈbɪt͡ʃəɹeɪt/ /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈbɪt͡ʃəɹɪt/ barbiturates n
barbiturat
(pharmaceutical drug) Any of derivatives of barbituric acid that act as depressants of the central nervous system and are used as sedatives or hypnotics.

barcarole /ˈbɑɹkəˌɹoʊl/ /ˈbɑːkəɹəʊl/ /ˌbɑːkəˈɹəʊl/ barcaroles n
barcaroll
(music) A Venetian folk song traditionally sung by gondoliers, often in 6⁄8 or 12⁄8 time with alternating strong and weak beats imitating a rowing motion. [from late 18th c.]

barcode /ˈbɑː(ɹ)kəʊd/ barcodes n
streckkod
Any set of machine-readable parallel bars or concentric circles, varying in width, spacing, or height, encoding information according to a symbology.

barcode reader barcode readers n
streckkodsläsare
(computing) An electronic device that can read and output printed barcodes to a computer.

bard /bɑɹd/ /bɑːd/ bards n
bard
A professional poet and singer, like among the ancient Celts, whose occupation was to compose and sing verses in honor of the heroic achievements of princes and brave men.

bardo /ˈbɑɹdoʊ/ /ˈbɑːdəʊ/ bardos n
bardo
(Tibetan, _, Buddhism) The state of existence between death and subsequent reincarnation.

bare /bɛ(ə)ɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛː(ɹ)/ barer barest adj
bar
Naked, uncovered.
Having had what usually covers (something) removed.

bare infinitive bare infinitives n
ren infinitiv
(grammar) The infinitive form of an English verb without the particle to; a comparable infinitive in other Germanic languages, e.g. a German infinitive without a preceding "zu", or a Swedish one without a preceding "att".

bareback /ˈbɛəbæk/ /ˈbɛɚbæk/ adv
barbacka
Without a saddle.

barefoot /ˈbæɹfʊt/ /ˈbɑːɹfʊt/ /ˈbɛəfʊt/ /ˈbɛɹfʊt/ adj
barfota
Wearing nothing on the feet.

barefoot doctor barefoot doctors n
barfotaläkare
A farmer or rural resident with basic medical training who worked as a doctor in rural areas of the People's Republic of China from the mid-1960s until the 1980s, generally under a government-sponsored program.

barely /ˈbɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈbɛɹ.li/ adv
precis
(degree) By a small margin.
knappt
(degree) Almost not at all.

barf bag barf bags n
spypåse

bargain /-ɡɪn/ /ˈbɑːɡən/ /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ bargains n
fynd kap klipp
An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds himself to transfer the right to some property for a consideration, and the other party binds himself to receive the property and pay the consideration.
fynd
An item purchased for significantly less than the usual, or recommended, price

bargain /-ɡɪn/ /ˈbɑːɡən/ /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ v
köpslå förhandla
(intransitive) To make a bargain; to make a deal or contract for the exchange of property or services; to negotiate

barge /bɑɹd͡ʒ/ /bɑːd͡ʒ/ barges n
pråm
A large flat-bottomed towed or self-propelled boat used mainly for river and canal transport of heavy goods or bulk cargo.

barge board barge boards n
vindskida vindskiva
A board fastened to the projecting gables of a roof to protect and hide other timbers.

barista /baˈɹi.sta/ /baˈɾi.sta/ /bəˈɹiː.stə/ /bəˈɹɪ.stə/ /bɚˈi.stə/ /bɚˈɪ.stə/ baristas baristi n
barista
A person who prepares coffee in a coffee shop for customers.

baritone /ˈbæɹ.ɪ.toʊn/ /ˈbɛɹ.ɪ.toʊn/ baritones n
baryton
The male voice between tenor and bass.
A person, instrument, or group that performs in the range between tenor and bass.

barium /ˈbɛəɹɪəm/ bariums n
barium
The chemical element (symbol Ba) with an atomic number of 56. It is a soft, reactive, silvery alkaline earth metal.

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ barks n
skall
The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog, a fox, and some other animals.
bark
(countable, uncountable) The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree.

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ v
skälla
(intransitive) To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).
(intransitive) To make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.
barka
To strip the bark from; to peel.

bark bread bark breads n
barkbröd
A famine food made by adding ground phloem to the flour as an extender.

barking dogs seldom bite proverb
skällande hund bits inte
People who make threats rarely carry them out.

barley /ˈbɑɹli/ /ˈbɑːli/ barleys n
korn
A cereal of the species Hordeum vulgare, or its grains, often used as food or to make beer and other malted drinks.

barn /bɑrn/ [baɾn] [baːn] [bɐːn] [bɑɹn] [bɑɻn] [bɑːn] [bɒən] barns n
lada ladugård lagård
(agriculture) A building, often found on a farm, used for storage or keeping animals such as cattle.
barn
(nuclear physics) A unit of surface area equal to 10−28 square metres.

barn owl /ˈbɑɹn ˌaʊəl/ /ˈbɑːn ˌaʊl/ barn owls n
tornuggla
An owl of the species Tyto alba, often having a white face and commonly found in barns and other farm buildings.

barn swallow barn swallows n
ladusvala
Hirundo rustica, the most widespread species of swallow in the world; a distinctive passerine bird with blue upperparts, a long, deeply forked tail and curved, pointed wings, is found in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.

barnacle /ˈbɑɹnəkl̩/ /ˈbɑːnəkl̩/ barnacles n
rankfoting
A marine crustacean of the subclass Cirripedia that attaches itself to submerged surfaces such as tidal rocks or the bottoms of ships.

barnacle goose barnacle geese n
vitkindad gås
A black and white species of bird within the family Anatidae from the northern hemisphere, Branta leucopsis.

barometer /bəˈɹɑ.mə.tɚ/ /bəˈɹɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /bəˈɹɔm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [bəˈɹɑ.mə.ɾɚ] [bəˈɹɔm.ɪ.ɾə(ɹ)] barometers n
barometer
An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.
(figurative, by extension) Anything used as a gauge or indicator.

baron /ˈbæɹən/ /ˈbɛəɹən/ baroness barons n
baron
A baron of beef, a cut made up of a double sirloin.

baroness /ˌbæ.ɹəˈnɛs/ baronesses n
baronessa
A woman holding a baronial title in her own right; a female ruler of a barony.

baronial /bəˈɹəʊnɪəɫ/ more baronial most baronial adj
friherrlig
Belonging or relating to a baron or barons.

barony /ˈbæ.ɹə.ni/ baronies n
baroni friherrskap
The domain of a baron or baroness, usually as part of a larger kingdom or empire.

baroque organ baroque organs n
barockorgel
(music) a pipe organ dating from or built to the specifications of the Baroque period at the time of J.S. Bach

baroreceptor baroreceptors n
baroreceptor
(anatomy) A nerve ending that is sensitive to changes in blood pressure

barque /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ barques n
bark barkskepp
A sailing vessel of three or more masts, with all masts but the sternmost square-rigged, the sternmost being fore-and-aft-rigged

barquentine barquentines n
barkentin skonertskepp
(nautical) A sailing vessel similar to a barque, but fore-and-aft (schooner) rigged on the mainmast

barrack /ˈbeɹ.ək/ /ˈbæɹ.ək/ /ˈbɛɹ.ək/ barracks n
kasern
(military, chiefly, in the plural) A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.
barack
(US) A (structure with a) movable roof sliding on four posts, to cover hay, straw, etc.

barracks emperor /ˈbæɹəks ˈɛmpəɹə/ /ˈbæɹəks ˈɛmpəɹɚ/ /ˈbɛ-/ barracks emperors n
soldatkejsare
(Ancient Rome, historical) An emperor who seized power by virtue of his command of the army.

barrage /bəˈɹɑʒ/ /ˈbæɹɑːdʒ/ /ˈbæɹɑːʒ/ /ˈbæɹɪdʒ/ barrages n
damm fördämning
An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
spärreld
(military) A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them.
A concentrated discharge of projectile weapons.
ström störtflod
(by extension) An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.

barre chord barre chords n
barréackord
(music) A guitar chord played by pressing down multiple strings on the fretboard.

barred /ˈbɑː(ɹ)d/ more barred most barred adj
avstängd
Prevented, either by a physical barrier or by conditions.

barred warbler barred warblers n
höksångare
Sylvia nisoria, an Old World warbler.

barrel /ˈbæɹ(ə)l/ /ˈbæɹəl/ /ˈbæɹəɫ/ /ˈbɛɚəl/ [ˈbæɹəɫ] [ˈbɛɚəɫ] barrels n
fat tunna oljefat
(countable) A round (cylindrical) vessel, such as a cask, of greater length than breadth, and bulging in the middle, made of staves bound with hoops, and having flat ends (heads). Sometimes applied to a similar cylindrical container made of metal, usually called a drum.
päron
Such a cask of a certain size, holding one-eighth of what a tun#Noun holds. (See a diagram comparing cask sizes.)
pipa
A metallic tube, as of a gun, from which a projectile is discharged.

barrel nut barrel nuts n
sargsprint
An internally threaded screw having a slotted head.

barrel organ barrel organs n
positiv vevorgel
A musical instrument in which air from a bellows is admitted to a set of pipes by means of pins inserted into a revolving barrel (typically turned by a crank), originating in France.

barrel roll barrel rolls n
roll
(aviation) An aerobatic flying maneuver in which the pilot causes the airplane to complete one loop in the same time that the airplane completes one roll, creating the appearance that the airplane is riding on the inside of a cylinder.
A movement (usually during a car crash) where a car flips on its roof, then falls back on its wheels after doing at least one full 360° horizontal rotation.

barrel vault barrel vaults n
tunnvalv
(architecture) A simple roof having a curved, often semicircular cross section; used to span large distances in railway stations, churches, etc. Usually supported on columns.

barren /ˈbæɹən/ barrener barrenest more barren most barren adj
ofruktbar karg
(of places) Of poor fertility, infertile; not producing vegetation; desert, waste.

barren /ˈbæɹən/ barrens n
ödemark
An area of low fertility and habitation, a desolate place.

barrette /bəˈɹɛt/ barrettes n
hårspänne
A clasp or clip for gathering and holding the hair.

barricade /ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd/ /ˌbɛɹɪˈkeɪd/ barricades n
barrikad
A barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defence
An obstacle, barrier, or bulwark.

barricade /ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd/ /ˌbɛɹɪˈkeɪd/ v
barrikadera barrikera
to close or block a road etc., using a barricade
blockera
to keep someone in (or out), using a blockade, especially ships in a port

barrier /ˈbæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæɹi.ɚ/ /ˈbɛɹi.ɚ/ barriers n
barriär bom spärr
A structure that bars passage.
gräns
A boundary or limit.

barrier reef barrier reefs n
barriärrev
A reef separated from the adjacent coast by a channel or lagoon.

barring /ˈbɑːɹɪŋ(ɡ)/ preposition
bortsett från
Unless something happens; excepting; in the absence of.

bartender /ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/ /ˈbɑːˌtɛndə(ɹ)/ bartenders bartendress n
bartender
One who tends a bar or pub; a person preparing and serving drinks at a bar. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

barter /ˈbɑɹtɚ/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ [ˈbɑɹɾɚ] barters n
byteshandel
An exchange of goods or services without the use of money.

barter /ˈbɑɹtɚ/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ [ˈbɑɹɾɚ] v
idka byteshandel
(ambitransitive) To exchange goods or services without involving money.

baryon /ˈbæɹiɒn/ /ˈbɛəɹiɒn/ baryons n
baryon
(particle) A heavy subatomic particle created by the binding of quarks by gluons; a hadron containing three quarks. Baryons have half-odd integral spin and are thus fermions. This category includes the common proton and neutron of the atomic nucleus.

basal metabolic rate basal metabolic rates n
basalmetabolism basalomsättning
(physiology) The amount of energy expended while at rest in a neutrally temperate environment, in the post-absorptive state.

basalt /bəˈsɑlt/ /bəˈsɔlt/ /ˈbeɪˌsɑlt/ /ˈbeɪˌsɔlt/ /ˈbæs.ɑlt/ /ˈbæs.ɒlt/ /ˈbæs.ɔlt/ /ˈbæs.ɔːlt/ /ˈbæs.əlt/ basalts n
basalt
(mineral) A hard mafic igneous rock of varied mineral content; volcanic in origin, which makes up much of the Earth's oceanic crust.

bascule bridge bascule bridges n
klaffbro
A movable bridge consisting of one or two opening leaves equipped with balancing and stabilizing counterweights that ease and speed up their operation.

base /beɪs/ /beːs/ baser basest more base most base adj
usel
(now, rare) Inferior; unworthy, of poor quality.
oädel
(of a metal) Not considered precious or noble.
Alloyed with inferior metal; debased.

base /beɪs/ /beːs/ bases n
bas grund
Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
början bas
The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.
bas kasern
A permanent structure for housing military personnel and material.
bas
(chemistry) Any of a class of generally water-soluble compounds that turn red litmus blue and react with acids to form salts.
(baseball) One of the four places that a runner can stand without being subject to being tagged out when the ball is in play.
(electronics) The name of the controlling terminal of a bipolar transistor (BJT).
(geometry) The lowest side of a triangle or other polygon, or the lowest face of a cone, pyramid or other polyhedron laid flat.
sköldfot stam
(heraldry) The lowest third of a shield (or field), or an ordinary occupying this space, the champagne. (Compare terrace..)

base /beɪs/ /beːs/ v
basera grunda
(transitive) To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.

base note base notes n
baston
The heavily volatile and thus most-lasting parts of a perfume, often of ligneous, resinous or animalic nature

base on v
basera på
(ditransitive) To derive (a work) from.

base rent base rents n
kallhyra
(legal) The amount of rent assessed before inclusion of additional expenses or other factors that increase the amount of rent to be paid.

baseball /ˈbeɪs.bɑl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/ baseballs n
baseboll
The ball used to play the sport of baseball.

baseball cap /ˈbeɪs.bɑl ˌkæp/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔl ˌkæp/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl ˌkæp/ baseball caps n
basebollkeps
A cap with a rounded crown and a curved, stiffened bill at the front.

baseband basebands n
basband
(telecommunications) The frequency range occupied by a message signal prior to modulation.

based /beɪst/ more based most based adj
baserad
Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.
(slang, of a person) Not caring what others think about one's personality, style, or behavior; focused on maintaining individuality.

baseline /ˈbeɪslaɪn/ baselines n
baslinje
(tennis) The line at the farthest ends of the court indicating the boundary of the area of play.

basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/ basements n
källare källarvåning
A floor of a building below ground level.
urberg
(geology) A mass of igneous or metamorphic rock forming the foundation over which a platform of sedimentary rocks is laid.

basic form basic forms n
grundform uppslagsord

basic income basic incomes n
basinkomst
Ellipsis of guaranteed basic income., a form of social security in which all citizens or residents of a jurisdiction are guaranteed to have an income level at or above the set basic income cut-off level, whereby the government will top-off incomes falling below the line, to reach the limit. Those falling above the line would not receive payments.

basic research n
grundforskning
Research performed without regard to practical applications.

basidium /bəˈsɪdɪəm/ basidia n
basidium
(mycology) A small structure, shaped like a club, found in the Basidiomycota division of fungi, that bears four spores at the tips of small projections. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

basil /ˈbeɪ.zəl/ /ˈbæz.əl/ basils n
basilika
A plant (Ocimum basilicum).
The leaves of this plant used as a herb.

basilica /bəˈsɪlɪkə/ basilicae basilicas n
basilika
(architecture) A Christian church building having a nave with a semicircular apse, side aisles, a narthex and a clerestory.

basilisk /ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/ /ˈbæz.ɪ.lɪsk/ basilisks n
basilisk
(heraldiccharge) A type of dragon used in heraldry.
Any of the tree-dwelling of lizard of the genus Basiliscus: the basilisk lizard.
A type of large brass cannon.

basin /ˈbeɪs(ə)n/ basins n
handfat tvättfat
A wide bowl for washing, sometimes affixed to a wall.
avrinningsområde
(geography) An area of land from which water drains into a common outlet; drainage basin.

basis /ˈbeɪ.sɪs/ /ˈbæɪ.sɪs/ baseis bases basises n
basis grund
A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.
bas
(linear algebra) In a vector space, a linearly independent set of vectors spanning the whole vector space.

basket /ˈbaːskət/ /ˈbæskət/ /ˈbæskɪt/ /ˈbɑːskɪt/ baskets n
korg
A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.
(basketball) A circular hoop, from which a net is suspended, which is the goal through which the players try to throw the ball.
(basketball) The act of putting the ball through the basket, thereby scoring points.
kundvagn korg
A dance movement in some line dances, where men put their arms round the women's lower backs, and the women put their arms over the men's shoulders, and the group (usually of four, any more is difficult) spins round, which should result in the women's feet leaving the ground.

basket case basket cases n
ruin vrak
An institution or country in a bad condition or difficult situation (economically, financially or otherwise). [from 20th c.]
nervvrak
(colloquial, potentially, _, offensive) One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, stress or exhaustion; someone considered mentally unstable. [from 20th c.]

basketball /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɑl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔl/ /ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ basketballs n
basket basketboll korgboll
(countable) The particular kind of ball used in the sport of basketball.

basketball hoop basketball hoops n
basketkorg
(basketball) The hoop, holding a string net, through which the basketball must be placed to score

basketmaker basketmakers n
korgmakare
A person who weaves baskets.

basketweaver basketweavers n
korgmakare
One who takes part in the craft of basketweaving.

basking shark basking sharks n
brugd
A very large shark, Cetorhinus maximus, that feeds at or close to the surface by filtering plankton from the water and is found in all the world's temperate oceans.

basmati /bæzˈmæti/ /bæzˈmɑːti/ /bɑːzˈmɑːti/ basmatis n
basmatiris
A variety of long-grain rice, notable for its fragrance.

basophil /ˈbeɪsəfɪl/ basophils n
basofil
(cytology) Any cell that has granules stained by basic stains.

bass /beɪs/ basser bassest adj
bas
Of sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency.

bass /beɪs/ basses n
bas
A low spectrum of sound tones.
One who sings in the bass range.
bas basgitarr
(musical instrument) An instrument that plays in the bass range, in particular a double bass, bass guitar, electric bass or bass synthesiser.
bas basklav
The clef sign that indicates that the pitch of the notes is below middle C; a bass clef.

bass /bæs/ bass basses n
abborre

bass clef /ˈbeɪsklɛf/ bass clefs n
basklav
(music) A symbol showing that the second line from the top of the staff represents the F below middle C.

bass drum /ˈbeɪsˌdɹʌm/ bass drums n
bastrumma
a large drum with a low pitch

bass guitar /ˈbeɪsɡɪˈtɑːɹ/ bass guitars n
bas basgitarr
A long-necked and solid-bodied stringed instrument (chordophone), tuned to produce bass or low notes, usually with a fretted fingerboard and four thick strings, and requiring the use of an amplifier.

basset horn basset horns n
bassetthorn
(musical instrument) An alto instrument of the clarinet family, pitched in F below middle C, with a range reaching down to F below that.

bassist /ˈbeɪs.ɪst/ bassists n
basist
A musician who plays a bass instrument, especially the bass guitar.

bassline /ˈbeɪsˌlaɪn/ basslines n
basgång

bassoon /bəˈsun/ /bəˈsuːn/ bassoons n
fagott
A musical instrument in the woodwind family, having a double reed and playing in the tenor and bass ranges.

bassoonist bassoonists n
fagottist
A person who plays the bassoon, a musical instrument in the woodwind family.

bast /bæst/ /bɑːst/ basts n
bast
Fibre made from the phloem of certain plants and used for matting and cord.

basta /ˈbɑstɑ/ interjection
basta
(obsolete, outside, Spanish/Portuguese/Italian contexts) (that's) enough; stop!

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ bastards n
bastard oäkting horunge
(dated) A person who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant.
skitstövel
(vulgar,, _, , _, offensive, or, pejorative) A contemptible, inconsiderate, overly or arrogantly rude or spiteful person.
jävel sate skit
(especially, Australia, endearing, or, humorous) A man, a fellow, a male friend.

baste /beɪst/ v
tråckla
To sew with long or loose stitches, as for temporary use, or in preparation for gathering the fabric.

bastion /ˈbæsti.ən/ /ˈbæst͡ʃən/ bastions n
bastion
(architecture) A projecting part of a rampart or other fortification.
(figuratively) A person, group, or thing, that strongly defends some principle.
befästning bastion
A well-fortified position; a stronghold or citadel.

bastnaesite bastnaesites n
bastnäsit
(mineral) A yellow-brown mineral that is a source of several rare earth metals, especially gadolinium, samarium, and neodymium.

bat /bæt/ bats n
fladdermus slagträ basebollträ
Any of the flying mammals of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.
A club made of wood or aluminium used for striking the ball in sports such as baseball, softball and cricket.

bat /bæt/ v
fladdermus slagträ basebollträ
(intransitive) To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.

bat an eyelid v
höja på ögonbrynen
(idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) To react in any slight way; to respond; to care.

bat-eared fox bat-eared foxes n
öronhund öronräv
Otocyon megalotis, a canid of the African savanna, with large black ears and tawny fur.

batch /bæt͡ʃ/ batches n
bak sats
The quantity of bread or other baked goods baked at one time.
batch sats
(by extension) A quantity of anything produced at one operation.
sats
A group or collection of things of the same kind, such as a batch of letters or the next batch of business.

batch file batch files n
batchfil
(computing, especially MS-DOS) A file containing a series of instructions to be carried out by the operating system.

bateleur /ˌbætəˈlɜː/ bateleurs n
gycklarörn
A species of eagle, Terathopius ecaudatus, endemic to Africa and Arabia.

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ~bäθ] [bæθ~bɛəθ~beəθ] [bɑːt̪] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ] baths n
badkar kar
A tub or pool which is used for bathing: bathtub.
badrum
A building or area where bathing occurs.
bad
The act of bathing.

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ~bäθ] [bæθ~bɛəθ~beəθ] [bɑːt̪] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ] v
bada
(transitive, Commonwealth) To wash a person or animal in a bath.

bath towel bath towels n
badhandduk
A towel used to dry the body after bathing.

bathe /beɪð/ bathes n
bad
(British, colloquial) The act of swimming or bathing, especially in the sea, a lake, or a river; a swimming bath.

bathe /beɪð/ v
bada
(intransitive) To clean oneself by immersion in water or using water; to take a bath, have a bath.
(transitive) To clean a person by immersion in water or using water; to give someone a bath.
(transitive) To apply water or other liquid to; to suffuse or cover with liquid.

bather /ˈbeɪðə(ɹ)/ bathers n
badare simmare

bathhouse bathhouses n
badhus
A building with baths for communal use.

bathing hut bathing huts n
badhytt
A small house on the beach, a shelter from the sun or wind, a place for changing into and out of swimming costumes and for the safe storing of some personal belongings.

bathing machine bathing machines n
badvagn
(historical) Around the 19th century, a portable changing room that was rolled down a beach to the edge of the sea to allow people to paddle in the sea modestly.

bathrobe /ˈbæθ.ɹoʊb/ /ˈbɑːθ.ɹəʊb/ bathrobes n
badrock badkappa
A robe usually made of terrycloth intended to be worn when one is still damp from bathing or when there is no immediate need to dress fully.

bathroom /ˈbæθ.ɹuːm/ /ˈbæθɹʊm/ /ˈbæθˌɹum/ /ˈbɑːθ.ɹuːm/ bathrooms n
badrum
(chiefly, US, South Africa, Canada, Philippines, euphemism) A lavatory (area where one washes or bathes): a room containing a toilet and (typically but not necessarily) a bathtub.

bathtub /ˈbæθtʊb/ /ˈbæθtʌb/ /ˈbɑːθtʌb/ bathtubs n
badkar
A large container for holding water in which a person may bathe (take a bath).

bathtub curve bathtub curves n
badkarskurva
A curve used in reliability engineering, describing a particular form of the hazard function taking into account three categories of failure rate.

bathwater /ˈbæθwɔtɚ/ /ˈbɑːθwɔːtə(ɹ)/ bathwaters n
badvatten
The water used in a bath (bathtub).

bathyscaphe /ˈbæθɪˌskeɪv/ /ˈbæθɪˌskæf/ bathyscaphes n
batyskaf
A self-propelled deep-sea diving submersible for exploring the ocean depths, consisting of a crew cabin similar to a bathysphere suspended below a float filled with a buoyant liquid such as petrol.

batik /bəˈtiːk/ batiks n
batik
A wax-resist method of dyeing fabric.

baton /bəˈtɑn/ /ˈbætn̩/ /ˈbætɒn/ /ˈbætən/ batons n
taktpinne batong dirigentpinne
(music) The stick of a conductor in musical performances.
stafettpinne
(sports) An object transferred by runners in a relay race.
stav
(cooking) A long slice of a vegetable, thicker than a julienne.

baton sinister batons sinister n
bastardsträng

batsman /ˈbætsmən/ batsmen n
slagman

battalion /bəˈtælɪən/ battalions n
bataljon
(military) An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.
(US, military) an army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters; forming part of a brigade.
Any large body of troops.

batten /ˈbæt(ə)n/ /ˈbætən/ [-ɾən] battens n
lattor
(nautical) A long, narrow strip, originally of wood but now also of fibreglass, metal, etc., used for various purposes aboard a ship; especially one attached to a mast or spar for protection, one holding down the edge of a tarpaulin covering a hatch to prevent water from entering the hatch, one inserted in a pocket sewn on a sail to keep it flat, or one from which a hammock is suspended.

batter /ˈbætə/ /ˈbætəɹ/ [ˈbæɾɚ] batters n
smet
(cooking, countable, uncountable) A beaten mixture of flour and liquid (usually egg and milk), used for baking (e.g. pancakes, cake, or Yorkshire pudding) or to coat food (e.g. fish) prior to frying.
slagman
(baseball) The player attempting to hit the ball with a bat.

batter /ˈbætə/ /ˈbætəɹ/ [ˈbæɾɚ] v
misshandla
To hit or strike violently and repeatedly.
panera
(cooking) To coat with batter (the food ingredient).

battered more battered most battered adj
skamfilad sliten
Beaten up through a lot of use; in rough condition; weathered.
misshandlad
Beaten repeatedly or consistently; beaten up.

battering ram battering rams n
murbräcka
A modern device, usually in the form of a metal bar with handles, chiefly used by police and firefighters to force open locked doors.

battery /ˈbæt.ə.ɹi/ /ˈbæt.ɹi/ batteries n
batteri
(countable, electronics) A device used to power electric devices, consisting of a set of electrically connected electrochemical or, archaically, electrostatic cells. A single such cell when used by itself.
(countable) A coordinated group of artillery weapons.
misshandel vållande av kroppsskada
(legal) The infliction of unlawful physical violence on a person, legally distinguished from assault, which includes the threat of impending violence.

battery hen battery hens n
burhöna
A hen kept in a small cage or battery.

battery life battery lives n
batteritid
The time that a battery lasts

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ [bætɫ̩] [ˈbatʰɫ̩] [ˈbæɾɫ̩] battles n
slag strid kamp
(military) A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ [bætɫ̩] [ˈbatʰɫ̩] [ˈbæɾɫ̩] v
strida

battle axe battle axes n
stridsyxa bila
An ancient military weapon, an axe designed for combat, including (in, _, heraldiccharge) when borne on arms as a mark of prowess.
drake rivjärn
(informal, sometimes, humorous) A domineering, antagonistic woman.

battle cry battle cries n
stridsrop härskri
(military) An exclamation troops yell out when going to war or battle.
stridsrop
(by extension) A strong motto or purpose statement, especially in regards to winning a goal in sports, games or work.

battle of the sexes battles of the sexes n
könskamp
Any competition between men and women.

battlecruiser battlecruisers n
slagkryssare
(military, nautical) A fast warship with thicker armor and heavier guns than a typical cruiser, but with armor, armament, or both still inferior to that of a dreadnought battleship; designed to act as an advanced scout of the battle fleet and to destroy enemy cruisers.
(fiction) A warship of intermediate size and/or capability between a heavy cruiser and a (light) battleship.

battledore battledores n
klappbräda klappträ
(historical) A wooden paddle-shaped bat or beetle used to wash clothes by beating, stirring, or smoothing them.

battlefield battlefields n
slagfält krigsfält
The area where a land battle is or was fought, which is not necessarily a field.

battlement [ˈbætəɫmənt] battlements n
krenelering
In fortification: an indented parapet, formed by a series of rising members called cops or merlons, separated by openings called crenelles or embrasures, the soldier sheltering himself behind the merlon while he fires through the embrasure or through a loophole in the battlement.

battleship battleships n
slagskepp
(science fiction, by extension) A starship of comparable role
(military, nautical, archaic) A ship of the line.
sänka skepp
A guessing game played on grid paper; see Battleship (game).

battue /bæ-/ /bæˈtu/ /bəˈt(j)uː/ battues n
drev
(countable, hunting) A hunt performed in this manner.

bauble /ˈbɑbəl/ /ˈbɔbəl/ [ˈbɒbəɫ] [ˈbɔːbəɫ] baubles n
julgranskula
A small shiny spherical decoration, commonly put on Christmas trees.

bauxite /ˈbɔːksaɪt/ bauxites n
bauxit
The principal ore of aluminium; a clay-like mineral, being a mixture of hydrated oxides and hydroxides.

bavarois /ˌbævə(ɹ)ˈwɑː/ /ˌbɑvɚˈwɑ/ bavaroises n
fromage
A pudding similar to pastry cream but thickened with gelatin or isinglass instead of flour or cornstarch, and flavoured with liqueur.

bawdy /ˈbɑdi/ /ˈbɔdi/ /ˈbɔːdi/ bawdier bawdiest more bawdy most bawdy adj
oanständig
Obscene; filthy; unchaste. [from 15th Century]

bawl /bɑl/ /bɔl/ [bɔːɫ] v
gorma vråla
(transitive) To shout or utter in a loud and intense manner.

bay /beɪ/ bays n
bukt vik golf
(geography) A body of water (especially the sea) more-or-less three-quarters surrounded by land.
lager
Bay leaf, the leaf of this or certain other species of tree or shrub, used as a herb.

bay bolete bay boletes n
brunsopp
An edible, pored mushroom (Imleria badia), found in Europe and North America.

bay leaf bay leaves n
lagerblad
A herb derived from any of certain shrubs of the family Lauraceae and Myrtaceae.

bay willow bay willows n
jolster
A willow native to northern Europe and northern Asia, with leaves that resemble those of laurel (Salix pentandra).

bay window bay windows n
burspråk
(architecture) A window space projecting outward from the main walls of a building and forming a bay in a room.

bayonet /ˈbeɪənɛt/ /ˈbeɪənɪt/ /ˈbeɪənɪ̈t/ /ˈbeɪəˌnɛt/ /ˈbæɡənət/ /ˈbæɡənɛt/ /ˌbeɪəˈnɛt/ bayonets n
bajonett
(military) A pointed instrument of the dagger kind fitted on the muzzle of a musket or rifle, so as to give the soldier increased means of offence and defence. Originally, the bayonet was made with a handle, which needed to be fitted into the bore of the musket after the soldier had fired.
(engineering) A pin which plays in and out of holes made to receive it, and which thus serves to engage or disengage parts of the machinery.

bayou /ˈbaɪ.(j)uː/ /ˈbaɪ.oʊ/ bayous n
bayou
A slow-moving, often stagnant creek or river.

bazaar /bəˈzɐː/ /bəˈzɑɹ/ /bəˈzɑː(ɹ)/ bazaars n
basar
A fair or temporary market, often for charity.

bazooka /bəˈzuːkə/ bazookas n
bazooka raketgevär
(by extension) Any shoulder-fired rocket grenade launcher.

be /bi/ /biː/ v
bli -s
(auxiliary) Used with past participles of verbs to form the passive voice.
vara finnas existera finnas till vara till
(formal) Used with to-infinitives of verbs to express intent, obligation, appropriateness, or relative future occurrence.
(now, usually, literary) To exist; to have real existence, to be alive.
As an intransitive lexical verb:
vara ha
Used with past participles of certain intransitive verbs to form the perfect aspect.
vara
Used to indicate that the subject has the qualities described by a noun or noun phrase.
Used to link a subject to a measurement.
(dynamic / lexical be, especially in progressive tenses, conjugated non-suppletively in the present tense, see usage notes) To exist or behave in a certain way.
(with a cardinal numeral) Used to state the age of a subject in years.
(in perfect tenses) Elliptical form of "be here", "go to and return from" or similar, also extending to certain other senses of "go".
To remain undisturbed in a certain state or situation.
vara hålla på att vara lika med
(rare, and, regional, chiefly, in the past tense) Used to link two noun clauses, the first of which is a day of the week, recurring date, month, or other specific time (on which the event of the main clause took place), and the second of which is a period of time indicating how long ago that day was. [from 15th c.]
vara finnas ligga sitta stå
To occupy a place.
vara ske
To occur, to take place.

be able to v
kunna
Can, to have the ability to.

be ashamed v
skämmas
To feel ashamed. (This entry is a translation hub.)

be bored v
ha tråkigt ledas tråka
To suffer from boredom. (This entry is a translation hub.)

be born v
födas
To come into existence through birth.

be born yesterday v
född igår vara
(informal, stative, chiefly in the negative) To be new, naive, innocent, inexperienced, or easily deceived.

be bothered v
idas orka palla
(chiefly in the negative) To have the enthusiasm (to do something).

be called v
heta
To have a specific name.

be careful interjection
Ta det försiktigt
Used to warn someone to proceed with caution.

be late v
vara sen
(colloquial) To have one’s menstrual discharge late, implying successful nidation suspected.

be right v
ha rätt
To be correct in one's judgment or statement about something. (This entry is a translation hub.)

be silent v
tiga vara tyst
To refrain from speaking; to say nothing. (This entry is a translation hub.)

be the case v
vara fallet

be there v
ställa upp

be used to v
vara van vid
(intransitive) To be familiar with or accustomed to something or someone through repeated experience; to be acclimated to.

be wrong v
ha fel
To have an incorrect belief, to be mistaken about one's judgment or statement concerning something. (This entry is a translation hub.)

beach /bit͡ʃ/ /biːt͡ʃ/ beaches n
strand sandstrand
A horizontal strip of land, usually sandy, adjoining water.

beach /bit͡ʃ/ /biːt͡ʃ/ v
stranda
(transitive) To run (something) aground on a beach.

beach ball beach balls n
badboll
A large light inflatable ball, ideally suited to beach games.

beach towel beach towels n
badlakan
A towel for use at the beach, typically larger than a normal household towel so that a person can use it to lie on the sand.

beach volleyball beach volleyballs n
beachvolleyboll
(countable) The ball used to play this sport.

beach volleyball player n
beachvolleybollspelare
(translation hub) One who plays beach volleyball.

beached /biːt͡ʃt/ more beached most beached adj
strandad
Stranded and helpless, especially on a beach

beacon /ˈbiːkən/ beacons n
vårdkase böte
A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
sjömärke
(nautical) A signal, buoy, post, or other conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners, particularly to warn vessels of danger.
landmärke sjömärke
A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.

bead /biːd/ beads n
pärla
A small, round object.
Various small, round solid objects.
A small drop of water or other liquid. [from 16thc.]

bead tree bead trees n
zedrak
Melia azedarach, a deciduous or semi-evergreen tree with poisonous fruit, native to India, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia.

beagle /ˈbiːɡəl/ [ˈb̥iːɡəɫ] beagles n
beagle
A small short-legged smooth-coated scenthound, often tricolored and sometimes used for hunting hares. Its friendly disposition makes it suitable as a family pet.

beak /biːk/ beaks n
näbb
A rigid structure projecting from the front of a bird's face, used for pecking, grooming, foraging, carrying items, eating food, etc.

beaked whale beaked whales n
näbbval
Any of at least 20 species of whales in the family Ziphiidae, known to dive to great depths, but not well understood generally.

beaker /ˈbiːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːkɚ/ beakers n
bägare
A flat-bottomed vessel, with a lip, used as a laboratory container.
mugg
A drinking vessel without a handle, sometimes for the use of children.
A mug.

beakhead beakheads n
galjon
(nautical) A protruding part of the foremost section of a sailing ship.

beam /biːm/ beams n
balk
(structural) Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.
(structural) One of the principal horizontal structural members, usually of steel, timber, or concrete, of a building.
balk bjälke
(nautical) One of the transverse members of a ship's frame on which the decks are laid, and acting as part of the support for keeping the sides of the vessel in shape — supported at the sides by knees in wooden ships and by stringers in steel ones; cf. abeam, beam-ends.
(nautical) The maximum width of a vessel (note that a vessel with a beam of 15 foot can also be said to be 15 foot abeam).
stråle
(physics) A ray or collection of approximately parallel rays emitted from the sun or other luminous body.
(figuratively) A ray; a gleam.

beam /biːm/ v
stråla
(ambitransitive) To emit beams of light; to shine; to radiate.
(intransitive, figuratively) To smile broadly or especially cheerfully.
(transitive, science fiction) To transmit matter or information via a high-tech wireless mechanism.

bean /biːn/ beans n
böna
Any plant of several genera of the taxonomic family Fabaceae that produces large edible seeds or edible seedpods.

bean goose bean geese n
sädgås
Any of species Anser fabalis of grey geese, of family Anatidae.

bean sprout bean sprouts n
böngrodd
(chiefly, in the plural) A sprout of any of several other species of bean

beanbag /ˈbiːnbæɡ/ beanbags n
saccosäck
A piece of soft furniture consisting of a leather or vinyl covering stuffed with dry beans or other similar pellets.

beanie /ˈbiː.ni/ beanies n
mössa
A cap that fits the head closely, usually knitted from wool.

beanstalk beanstalks n
bönstjälk
The stem of a bean plant, proverbially fast-growing and tall.

bear /beə/ /beː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛɚ/ /bɛː(r)/ /bɛː(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːə(r)/ [beə] [beə~bɪə] adj
björn
(finance, investments) Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.

bear /beə/ /beː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛɚ/ /bɛː(r)/ /bɛː(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːə(r)/ [beə] [beə~bɪə] bears n
björn
A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous), related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of the family Ursidae.
(gay slang) A large, hairy man, especially one who is homosexual. [c. 1970]
bitvarg brumbjörn surkart
(figuratively) A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person. [1579]
baissespekulant
(finance) An investor who sells commodities, securities, or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices. [1744]

bear /bɛə(ɹ)/ v
bära frambringa
(transitive) To give (written or oral testimony or evidence); (figurative) to provide or constitute (evidence or proof), give witness.
tåla uthärda bära inneha vittna
(transitive) To afford, to be something to someone, to supply with something.

bear cub bear cubs n
björnunge
A young bear.

bear down v
krysta
(intransitive) To exert downward pressure on one's abdomen, as in giving birth, forcing out feces, and some similar bodily maneuvers.

bear hug bear hugs n
bamsekram björnkram
Any especially large, tight or enthusiastic hug, usually friendly and especially given by a male.

bear meat n
björnkött
meat from a bear

bear witness v
vittna vittnesbörd
To deliver a testimony, especially as witness
To prove, demonstrate

bearberry /ˈbɛəb(ə)ɹi/ bearberries n
mjölon
Any of four dwarf shrubs of formerly all members of the genus Arctostaphylos, three now assigned to genus Arctous, which principally grow in arctic and subarctic regions and bear edible berries.
common bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi).

beard /biɚd/ /bɜː(ɹ)d/ /bɪəd/ /bɪɹd/ beards n
skägg
Facial hair on the chin, cheeks, jaw and neck.

bearded /ˈbiɚdəd/ /ˈbɪədəd/ /ˈbɪədɪd/ /ˈbɪɹdəd/ more bearded most bearded adj
skäggig skäggprydd
Having a beard; involving a beard.

bearded seal /ˈbiɚdəd siːl/ /ˈbɪədəd siːl/ /ˈbɪədɪd siːl/ /ˈbɪɹdəd siːl/ bearded seals n
storsäl
Erignathus barbatus, a medium-sized pinniped with conspicuous whiskers, found in and around the Arctic Ocean.

bearded tit bearded tits n
skäggmes
A small passerine bird, Panurus biarmicus, of the family Timaliidae, or possibly the monotypic family Panuridae.

beardedness n
skäggighet
The state or quality of being bearded.

bearing /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ bearings n
lager bäring pejling
(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction.
bäring pejling
(navigation, nautical) The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object, or between it and that of true north; a heading or direction.
hållning
One's posture, demeanor, or manner.

beast /biːst/ beasts n
best
(often, _, collective) All non-human animals seen as a group.

beast of burden beasts of burden n
ök dragdjur lastdjur
A draught animal, such as a donkey, mule, llama, camel, horse, or ox, that carries or pulls a load for the benefit of a human.

beast of prey beasts of prey n
rovdjur
A carnivorous animal that hunts for its food, especially one that preys on vertebrates.

beat /biːt/ /bɛt/ more beat most beat adj
slutkörd
(US, _, slang) Exhausted.

beat /biːt/ beats n
slag
A stroke; a blow.
A pulsation or throb.
taktslag
(music) A pulse on the beat level, the metric level at which pulses are heard as the basic unit. Thus a beat is the basic time unit of a piece.
rytm
A rhythm.

beat /biːt/ v
slå
(intransitive) To strike repeatedly; to inflict repeated blows; to knock vigorously or loudly.
slå klå besegra
(transitive) To win against; to defeat or overcome; to do or be better than (someone); to excel in a particular, competitive event.
vispa
To mix food in a rapid fashion. Compare whip.
To exercise severely; to perplex; to trouble.

beat around the bush v
gå som katten kring gröten
(idiomatic) To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
gå som katten kring het gröt
(idiomatic) To delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant.

beat up v
klå upp misshandla slå ner
(transitive) To give a severe beating to; to assault violently with repeated blows.

beatbox /ˈbiːt.bɑks/ /ˈbiːʔ.bɑks/ v
beatboxa
(music) To use one’s mouth, lips, tongue, voice, etc. as a percussive instrument to create beats and rhythms for music.

beatification /biˌætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ beatifications n
saligförklaring
The act of beatifying, or the state of being beatified; especially, in the Roman Catholic Church, the act or process of ascertaining and declaring that a deceased person is one of "the blessed," or has attained the second degree of sanctity, — usually a stage in the process of canonization.

beautician /bjuːˈtɪ(t)ʃən/ beauticians n
kosmetolog

beautiful /ˈbju.tɪ.fəl/ /ˈbjuːtɪ.fəl/ /ˈbjuːtɪ.fʊl/ [bju.ɾə.fəl] more beautiful most beautiful adj
vacker skön fin
Attractive and possessing beauty.
vacker fin
(of the weather) Pleasant; clear.

beautifully /ˈbjuːtɪf(ə)li/ more beautifully most beautifully adv
vackert
In a beautiful manner.

beauty /ˈbjuti/ /ˈbjuːti/ /ˈbuːti/ [-ɾi] [ˈb(j)ɪu̯ɾ̥ɪ] [ˈbju̟ti] [ˈbju̟ːɾi] beauties n
skönhet fägring
The quality of being (especially visually) attractive, pleasing, fine or good-looking; comeliness.
skönhet
Someone who is beautiful.

beauty bush beauty bushes n
paradisbuske

beauty is in the eye of the beholder /ˈbjuːti ɪz ɪn ðiː aɪ əv ðiː bɪˈhəʊldə/ proverb
skönheten ligger i betraktarens ögon
Different people have different views on what is beautiful; beauty is subjective.

beauty pageant beauty pageants n
skönhetstävling
A competition in which participants compete for a determination that one is the most physically attractive.

beauty parlor beauty parlors n
skönhetssalong
(US, Philippines) A salon where hairdressers, beauticians, and cosmeticians work.

beauty queen beauty queens n
skönhetsdrottning
(idiomatic) The female winner of a beauty contest.

beauty sleep /ˈbjuti ˌslip/ /ˈbjuːti ˌsliːp/ beauty sleeps n
skönhetssömn
(uncountable) Originally, sleep taken before midnight, on the belief that early sleep hours conduce to beauty and health; now (chiefly, humorous) , sleep at any time needed by one to stay beautiful; (countable) an instance of such sleep. [from early 19th c.]
(uncountable, chiefly, humorous) Extra sleep; also (generally) , any sleep; (countable) an instance of this; an extra nap.

beaver /ˈbivɚ/ /ˈbiːvə/ beavers n
bäver bävrar
(countable) A semiaquatic rodent of the genus Castor, having a wide, flat tail and webbed feet.
mus
(chiefly, North American) The pubic hair near a vulva or a vulva itself; (attributively) denoting films or literature featuring nude women.

bebother /bəˈbɑðɚ/ /bəˈbɒðə/ v
besvära
(transitive) To bring trouble upon.

because /biˈkɔz/ /biˈkʌz/ /bəˈkɔz/ /bəˈkʌz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkeɪz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ /bɪˈkʌz/ adv
på grund av
On account (of), for sake (of).
därför
(by ellipsis) Used alone to refuse to provide a full answer a question begun with "why", usually taken as an anapodoton of the elided full phrase "Because I said so".

because /biˈkɔz/ /biˈkʌz/ /bəˈkɔz/ /bəˈkʌz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkeɪz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ /bɪˈkʌz/ conjunction
eftersom därför att
By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.

because of preposition
på grund av
On account of; due to, for the purpose of

beck /ˈbɛk/ becks n
å
(Norfolk, Northern English dialect) A stream or small river.

beckon /ˈbɛkən/ v
vinka till
(ambitransitive) To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.

become /biˈkʌm/ /bəˈkʊm/ /bəˈkʌm/ /bɪˈkʊm/ /bɪˈkʌm/ v
klä passa
bli
(transitive) To be proper for; to beseem. [from 13th c.]

becoming /bəˈkʌm.ɪŋ/ /bɪˈkʊm.ɪŋɡ/ /bɪˈkʌm.ɪŋ/ more becoming most becoming adj
klädsam
pleasingly suitable; fit; congruous; beautiful
decent, respectable

becquerel [bɛkəˈɹɛɫ] becquerels n
becquerel
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of radioactive activity; the activity of a quantity of radioactive material in which one nucleus decays per second. Symbol: Bq

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ [beː] beds n
bädd säng
A piece of furniture, usually flat and soft, on which to rest or sleep.
A prepared spot in which to spend the night.
A shaped piece of timber to hold a cask clear of a ship’s floor; a pallet.
The bottom of a body of water, such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river. [from later 16thc.]
A place, or flat surface or layer, on which something else rests or is laid.
flak
The platform of a truck, trailer, wagon, railcar, or other vehicle that supports the load to be hauled.
rabatt bädd
A garden plot.

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ [beː] v
gå och lägga sig ligga med lägga sig sova med
(intransitive) To go to bed; to put oneself to sleep.

bed and breakfast bed and breakfasts n
bed-and-breakfast rum och frukost
A private home, guesthouse,small hotel etc. where guests are provided overnight accommodations and served breakfast but usually no other meals.

bed of nails beds of nails n
spikmatta
A piece of wood with nails pointing out of it, on which a performer lies as a circus trick.

bedbug bedbugs n
vägglus
A small nocturnal insect (Cimex lectularius), of the family Cimicidae, that feeds on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded hosts.

bedchamber bedchambers n
sängkammare
(archaic) A bedroom.

bedclothes n
sängkläder

bedding /ˈbɛdɪŋ/ [ˈbɛɾɪŋ] beddings n
sängkläder

bedfellow bedfellows n
sängkamrat
One with whom one shares a bed.

bedjacket bedjackets n
bäddjacka bäddkofta lisös läskofta
A short jacket worn when sitting up in bed, usually by women.

bedouin /ˈbɛd.wɪn/ bedouins n
beduin
A member of nomadic Arab tribes dwelling in the desert.

bedridden /ˈbɛdɹɪdən/ adj
sängliggande sängbunden
Confined to bed because of infirmity or illness.

bedrock bedrocks n
berggrund
(uncountable, geology, mining, engineering, construction) The solid rock that exists at some depth below the ground surface. Bedrock is rock "in place", as opposed to material that has been transported from another location by weathering and erosion.

bedroom /ˈbɛdɹʊm/ /ˈbɛdˌɹum/ bedrooms n
sovrum
A room in a house, apartment, hotel or other dwelling where a bed is kept for sleeping.

bedroom eyes n
sängkammarblick

bedsheet /ˈbɛdʃiːt/ bedsheets n
lakan
A sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen.

bedsore bedsores n
liggsår trycksår
(medicine, usually, in the plural, dated) A lesion caused by unrelieved pressure to any part of the body, especially portions over bony or cartilaginous areas, such as frequently develops on a person confined to a bed by infirmity.

bedspread bedspreads n
sängöverkast överkast
The topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket.

bedstead bedsteads n
sängram
The framework that supports a bed.

bedtime /ˈbɛdtaɪm/ bedtimes n
läggdags sängdags nanedags sovdags
The time or hour at which one retires to bed in order to sleep.

bedtime story /ˈbɛdtaɪm ˈstɔːɹi/ bedtime stories n
godnattsaga
A fairy tale or other story read to somebody, usually a child, before they sleep.

bedwetter /ˈbɛdwɛtɚ/ bedwetters n
sängvätare
A person who (habitually) urinates in his or her bed (during sleep).

bedwetting bedwettings n
sängvätning
A type of urinary incontinence involving involuntary urination while in bed during sleep.

bee /ˈbiː/ bees n
bi
A flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), for collecting pollen and (in some species) producing wax and honey.
be
The name of the Latin-script letter B.

bee balm bee balms n
röd temynta
The aromatic plant Monarda didyma or bergamot, native to North America.

bee-eater /ˈbiː iːtəɹ/ bee-eaters n
biätare
Any of various brightly-coloured, insectivorous, near-passerine birds in the family Meropidae, especially the European bee-eater, Merops apiaster.

beebread /ˈbiːˌbɹɛd/ n
bibröd
Bee pollen with added honey and bee secretions, made and stored in brood cells by forager bees, and used as food for worker bees and larvae.

beech /biːt͡ʃ/ beeches n
bok
A tree of the genus Fagus having a smooth, light grey trunk, oval, pointed leaves, and many branches.

beechnut /ˈbiːt͡ʃˌnʌt/ beechnuts n
bokollon
The small, triangular, edible nut of the beech tree.

beef /bif/ /biːf/ beef beefs beeves n
nötkött
(in the meat industry, on, _, product packaging) The edible portions of a cow (including those which are not meat).

beefcake /ˈbiːfˌkeɪk/ beefcakes n
biff
(informal, uncountable) Imagery of one or more muscular, well-built men.

beefsteak /ˈbiːfˌsteɪk/ beefsteaks n
biffstek biff
(countable, uncountable) (A) steak cut from beef cattle.
(countable) Ellipsis of beefsteak tomato.
(countable) Ellipsis of beefsteak mushroom.

beehive /ˈbiːhaɪv/ beehives n
bikupa kupa bikoloni bisamhälle
An enclosed structure in which some species of honey bees (genus Apis) live and raise their young.
bikupa
A man-made structure in which bees are kept for their honey.
(figuratively) Any place full of activity, or in which people are very busy.

beekeeper /ˈbiˌkipɚ/ beekeepers n
biodlare
A person who maintains hives and keeps bees, especially for the production of honey.

beekeeping n
biodling
The practice or profession of keeping and caring for bees.

beep /biːp/ beeps n
tut
The sound produced by the horn of a car, or any similar sound.
pip tut
A short, electronically produced tone.

beer /bɛə/ /bɪə/ /bɪɚ/ /bɪɹ/ /bɪː/ beers n
öl
(uncountable) An alcoholic drink fermented from starch material, commonly barley malt; often with hops or some other substance (like gruit) to impart a bitter flavor.
(countable) A glass, bottle, or can of any of the above beverages.

beer and skittles n
dans på rosor
(chiefly, UK, idiomatic) Fun times; pleasure and leisure.

beer belly beer bellies n
ölmage
A protruding belly caused by excess fat stored in the abdomen and colloquially attributed to the consumption of beer.

beer bottle beer bottles n
ölflaska
A bottle, commonly made of brown or green glass, designed as a container for beer.

beer can beer cans n
ölburk
A lightweight metallic can containing beer.

beer tent beer tents n
öltält
At a fair or festival, a tent set up for the purpose of selling and consuming beer and other alcoholic beverages.

beerwurst n
ölkorv
Bierwurst; a smoked, seasoned Brühwurst-sausage originally from Bavaria in Germany, with a garlicky flavor and dark red color.

beeswax /ˈbiːzwæks/ beeswaxes n
bivax
A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods.

beet /biːt/ beets n
rova rödbeta
Beta vulgaris, a plant with a swollen root which is eaten or used to make sugar.

beet sugar beet sugars n
betsocker
Sugar made from sugar beet as opposed to sugar cane.

beetle /ˈbiːtəl/ [ˈbiɾəɫ] beetles n
skalbagge
Any of numerous species of insect in the order Coleoptera characterized by a pair of hard, shell-like front wings which cover and protect a pair of rear wings when at rest.

beetroot /ˈbit.ɹut/ /ˈbiː.tɹʉːt/ /ˈbiːt.ɹuːt/ [ˈbiː.t͡ʃɹʉːt] beetroots n
rödbeta
(UK, NZ, AU) A normally deep-red-coloured root vegetable usually cooked or pickled before eating; Synonym of beet.

beey /ˈbiːi/ more beey most beey adj
biig
(informal, rare) Reminiscent of or containing bees.

befall /bɪˈfɑl/ /bɪˈfɔl/ /bɪˈfɔːl/ v
vederfaras
(intransitive) To happen.
(transitive) To happen to.

before /biˈfɔɹ/ /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ adv
förr förut tidigare
At an earlier time.
framför före
In advance.

before /biˈfɔɹ/ /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ conjunction
innan förrän
In advance of the time when.
hellre
(informal) Rather or sooner than.

before /biˈfɔɹ/ /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ preposition
före innan förut
Earlier than (in time).
framför före inför
In front of in space.
framför
In store for, in the future of (someone).
före framför
In front of, according to a formal system of ordering items.

before someone's time
före sin tid
(idiomatic) At a stage in one's life, development, etc. that seems premature.

before you can say knife phraseologicalUnit
innan man vet ordet av

beforehand /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹhænd/ /bɪˈfoəhænd/ /bɪˈfɔɹhænd/ /bɪˈfɔːhænd/ adv
på förhand i förväg
At an earlier or preceding time.

befuddle /bɪˈfʌdl/ v
omtöckna
(transitive) To perplex, confuse (someone).

beg /bɛɡ/ v
tigga
(intransitive) To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.
bönfalla be
(transitive) To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.

beget /biˈɡɛt/ /bəˈɡɛt/ /bɪˈɡɛt/ v
avla
To father; to sire; to produce (a child).

beggar /ˈbɛɡə/ /ˈbɛɡɚ/ beggars n
tiggare bettlare tiggerska bettlerska
A person who begs.
tiggare
A person suffering from extreme poverty.

beggars can't be choosers proverb
skåda inte given häst i munnen
(idiom) Something is better than nothing: those who can't provide for themselves should accept whatever help is available.

begging /ˈbɛɡɪŋ/ beggings n
tiggeri
The act of one who begs.

begging letter begging letters n
tiggarbrev
A letter in which the writer asks for money.

begin /biˈɡɪn/ /bəˈɡɪn/ /bɪˈɡɪn/ v
börja begynna påbörja inleda
(ambitransitive) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.

beginner /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ /bɪˈɡɪnə/ beginners n
nybörjare novis
Someone who is just starting at something, or has only recently started.

beginner's luck n
nybörjartur
Good luck supposedly enjoyed during a beginner's first attempt.

beginning /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/ beginnings n
början begynnelse start
(uncountable) The act of doing that which begins anything; commencement of an action, state, or space of time; entrance into being or upon a course; the first act, effort, or state of a succession of acts or states.
början
That which is begun; a rudiment or element.
början orsak upphov upprinnelse upptakt ursprung
That which begins or originates something; the source or first cause.
början start inledning
The initial portion of some extended thing.

begone /bəˈɡɒn/ v
försvinn
(expressing a desire or a command for someone or something to go away)

begonia /bəˈɡoʊni.ə/ /bəˈɡəʊniː.ə/ begonias n
begonia
Any plant of the large genus of Begonia.

begum /ˈbeɪɡəm/ /ˈbɛɡəm/ begums n
begum
a high-ranking Muslim woman, especially in South Asia

behave /bəˈheɪv/ /bɪˈheɪv/ v
bete uppföra
(intransitive) To act, conduct oneself in a specific manner; used with an adverbial of manner.

behavior /bɪˈheɪvjə/ /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/ behaviors n
beteende uppförande
(countable, uncountable) The way a living creature behaves or acts generally.
beteende
(uncountable) The way a device or system operates.

behaviorism behaviorisms n
behaviorism
An approach to psychology focusing on observable behavior which, generally assuming that behavior is determined by the environment and denying any independent significance for mind, largely ignores any pathophysiological processes which may, or may not, underlie subjective, behavioral phenomena.

behavioural science behavioural sciences n
beteendevetenskap
The systematic analysis and investigation of human and animal behaviour through controlled and naturalistic observation and disciplined scientific experimentation.

behead /bɪˈhɛd/ v
halshugga dekapitera
(transitive) To deliberately remove the head of; to cut off (someone's) head.

beheading beheadings n
halshuggning
An instance of a person being beheaded.

behemoth /bəˈhi(ː).məθ/ /ˈbiː.əˌməθ/ behemoths n
Behemot
(Bible) A great and mighty beast which God shows to Job in Job 40:15–24.

behest /biˈhest/ /biˈhɛst/ /bɪˈhest/ /bɪˈhɛst/ behests n
befallning order
A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of. [from 12th c.]

behind /bəˈhaɪnd/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ behinder behindest more behind most behind adv
bakom baktill
At or in the rear or back part of something.

behind /bəˈhaɪnd/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ behinds n
botten
bak akter baksida ända
The rear, back-end.
bak ända
(informal) The buttocks, bottom, butt.

behind /bəˈhaɪnd/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ preposition
bak
bakom efter
At or to the back or far side of.
efter bakom
After in physical progress or distance.
After in time.
Less forward or advanced than; after.
bakom
In support of.

behind bars
bakom lås och bom
(figuratively, idiomatic) In jail, in prison.

behind closed doors
bakom lyckta dörrar
(idiomatic) In private; in one's private life; lacking (normal) public disclosure, in camera.

behind every successful man there stands a woman /bə-/ /bɪˈhaɪnd ˌɛvɹi səkˈsɛsfl̩ ˈmæn ðɛə ˈstændz ə ˈwʊmən/ /bɪˈhaɪnd ˌɛvɹi səkˈsɛsfl̩ ˈmæn ðɛɚ ˈstændz ə ˈwʊmən/ proverb
bakom varje framgångsrik man står en kvinna
A man’s achievements are made possible by the support and work of their wife or female partner.

behind its time
efter sin tid
(idiomatic) Showing characteristics of the past; present in one's work after later advances in the field; coming later than could be generally accepted.

behind someone's back
bakom någons rygg bakom ryggen på någon
(idiomatic) Without somebody's knowledge; secretly.

behind the scenes /bəˈhaɪnd ðə siːnz/ /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə siːnz/
bakom kulisserna
(idiomatic, figurative) In secret; out of public view.

behind the wheel
bakom ratten vid ratten
In control of a vehicle; driving.

behold /bɪˈhoʊld/ /bɪˈhəʊld/ v
betrakta skåda åskåda
To look at or see (someone or something), especially appreciatively; to descry, to look upon.

beholder /bɪˈhoʊldɚ/ /bɪˈhəʊldə/ beholders n
betraktare iakttagare åskådare
Someone who observes or beholds; an observer or spectator.

behove /biˈhoʊv/ /bɪˈhəʊv/ v
bekomma passa
(transitive, formal) To befit, to suit.
krävas nödvändig vara
(transitive, formal) To be necessary for (someone).

beige /ˈbeɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈbeɪʒ/ beiges n
beige
A slightly yellowish gray colour, as that of unbleached wool.

being /ˈbiŋ/ /ˈbiɪŋ/ /ˈbiːŋ/ /ˈbiːɪŋ/ beings n
varelse väsen
A living creature.
existens tillvaro
The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.

bejel n
bondfransoser franska sjukan radesyge soltflod spedalskhed spetälska
Endemic syphilis, a chronic disease of skin and tissue caused by infection by a subspecies of the spirochete Treponema pallidum.

belated /bɪˈleɪtɪd/ more belated most belated adj
försenad senkommen
Later in relation to the proper time something should have happened.

belaud v
lovsjunga

belay /bɪˈleɪ/ /ˈbiːleɪ/ v
säkra
(transitive, climbing) To handle a climbing rope to prevent (a climber) from falling to the ground.

belaying pin belaying pins n
koffernagel

belch /ˈbɛltʃ/ v
rapa
(ambitransitive) To expel (gas) from the stomach through the mouth; especially, to do so loudly.

beleaguered /bɪˈliːɡəd/ more beleaguered most beleaguered adj
hårt ansatt hårt pressad trängd
(figurative) Beset by trouble or difficulty.

belfry /ˈbɛlfɹi/ belfries n
klocktorn
(architecture) A tower or steeple typically containing bells, especially as part of a church.

belie /biˈlaɪ/ /bəˈlaɪ/ /bɪˈlaɪ/ v
motsäga
(transitive) To contradict, to show (something) to be false. [from 17th c.]

belief /bəˈliːf/ /bɪˈliːf/ beliefs n
tro
Mental acceptance of a claim as true.
(countable) Something believed.
(uncountable) The quality or state of believing.
(uncountable) Religious faith.
(in the plural) One's religious or moral convictions.

believability n
kredibilitet
The state or quality of being believable.

believable /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/ more believable most believable adj
trovärdig
Capable of being believed; credible.

believe /bi-/ /bə-/ /bɪˈliv/ /bɪˈliːv/ v
tro anta förmoda
(transitive) To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing).
(intransitive) To have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth.
tro
(transitive) To accept that someone is telling the truth.
To believe that (something) is right or desirable.
To have confidence in the ability or power of.

believe it or not adv
tro det eller ej
(idiomatic) This may be surprising, but it's true.

believer /bɪˈlivɚ/ /bɪˈliːvə/ believers n
troende
A person who believes; especially regarding religion.

belittle /bɪˈlɪt.əl/ v
förminska förringa
(transitive) To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation. [from 1782]

bell /bɛl/ bells n
klocka pingla
A percussive instrument made of metal or other hard material, typically but not always in the shape of an inverted cup with a flared rim, which resonates when struck.
pling ringklocka
(chiefly, British, informal) A telephone call.
klockstycke
(music) The flared end of a brass or woodwind instrument.
(architecture) The part of the capital of a column included between the abacus and neck molding; also used for the naked core of nearly cylindrical shape, assumed to exist within the leafage of a capital.

bell housing bell housings n
sprängkåpa
A cover over certain parts of the transmission in a motor vehicle.

bell jar bell jars n
glasklocka glaskupa
A bell-shaped glass used to cover and protect items such as food.

bell pepper bell peppers n
paprika
(North America, Philippines) Capsicum annuum, an edible spicy-sweet fruit, originating in the New World.

bell ringer bell ringers n
klockringare ringare
A person, especially one of a group, who rings bells.

bell tower bell towers n
klocktorn
A tower in which a bell (or set of bells) is hung; a belfry.

bell-gable bell-gables n
klockgavel
(architecture) An element crowning the upper end of the wall of a church and in which a bell is hung, usually in lieu of a campanile or bell tower.

bellboy /ˈbɛlˌbɔɪ/ bellboys n
piccolo
A male worker, usually at a hotel, who carries luggage and runs errands.

bellcrank bellcranks n
växelklocka

belles-lettres /ˌbɛlˈlɛtɹ(ə)/ n
skönlitteratur belletristik
(archaic) Literature, particularly light compositions valued for their aesthetic properties.

belletrist belletrists n
belletrist
A person who writes or is concerned with belles-lettres

belligerence belligerences n
stridslystnad
The state of being belligerent; aggressive inclination to war. [1804]

belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/ /bəˈlɪd͡ʒ.ə.ɹənt/ more belligerent most belligerent adj
krigförande
Engaged in warfare, warring.
krigslysten
Eager to go to war, warlike.
krig
Of or pertaining to war.
stridslysten
(by extension) Aggressively hostile, eager to fight.

bellmaker bellmakers n
klockmakare
someone who makes bells

bellow /ˈbɛloʊ/ /ˈbɛləʊ/ bellows n
bröl böl vrål
The deep roar of a large animal, or any similar loud noise.

bellow /ˈbɛloʊ/ /ˈbɛləʊ/ v
bröla ryta
To make a loud, deep, hollow noise like the roar of an angry bull.
gasta vråla gapa gorma
To shout in a deep voice.

bellows /ˈbɛl.oʊz/ /ˈbɛl.əs/ /ˈbɛl.əʊz/ bellows n
blåsbälg
A device for delivering pressurized air in a controlled quantity to a controlled location. At its most simple terms a bellows is a container which is deformable in such a way as to alter its volume which has an outlet or outlets where one wishes to blow air.

bellwether /ˈbɛlwɛðə/ /ˈbɛlwɛðɚ/ bellwethers n
ledargestalt rättesnöre skällgumse
The leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck.

belly /ˈbɛli/ bellies n
mage buk
The abdomen, especially a fat one.

belly dance belly dances n
magdans orientalisk dans
A form of dance originating in the Middle East and characterized by movements of the torso.

belly dancer belly dancers n
magdansare magdansös
One who performs a belly dance.

belly flop belly flops n
magplask
(diving) A style of diving into a body of water in which the surface impact is made mostly by one's abdomen.

bellyache /ˈbɛliˌeɪk/ bellyaches n
magont
Any pain in the belly, stomach, or abdomen.

bellyacher bellyachers n
gnällspik
One who bellyaches; a complainer.

belong /bɪˈlɑŋ/ /bɪˈlɒŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋ/ v
höra hit tillhöra
(of a person) To be accepted in a group.
höra höra hemma
(intransitive) To have its proper place.
tillhöra höra
(followed by to) To be a part of a group.
(intransitive, followed by to) To be part of, or the property of.
höra till tillhöra
(intransitive, set theory) (followed by to) To be an element of (a set). The symbol \in means belongs to.

belonging /bɪˈlɑŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/ belongings n
tillhörighet
(uncountable) The feeling that one belongs.
tillhörighet ägodel
(countable, mostly, in the plural) Something physical that is owned.

beloved /bɪˈlʌvd/ /bɪˈlʌvɪd/ more beloved most beloved adj
älskad
Much loved, dearly loved.

beloved /bɪˈlʌvd/ /bɪˈlʌvɪd/ beloveds n
älskade
Someone who is loved; something that is loved.

below /bɪˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ adv
inunder
On or to a lower storey.
under däck
(nautical) On or to a lower deck, especially as relative to the main deck.
under nedan
In or to a lower place.
nedanför nedom
Later in the same text.
minus
(of a temperature) Below zero.

below /bɪˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ preposition
under nedan
Lower in spatial position than.
under
Lower than in value, price, rank, concentration, etc.
Unsuitable to the rank or dignity of; beneath.
nedströms
Downstream of.
nedanför
South of.

below the belt /bəˈloʊ ðə bɛlt/ /bɪˈləʊ ðiː bɛlt/
under bältet
(boxing) Of a punch, landing illegally, below the opponent's waist.
(by extension, idiomatic) Unfair; dirty; not according to the generally accepted rules.

belt /bɛlt/ belts n
bälte säkerhetsbälte
A band used as a restraint for safety purposes, such as a seat belt.
rem band drivrem
A band that is used in a machine to help transfer motion or power.
bälte
(usually, capitalized) A geographical region known for a particular product, feature or demographic (Corn Belt, Bible Belt, Black Belt, Green Belt).
bälte skärp livrem gördel
(baseball) The part of the strike zone at the height of the batter's waist.

belt and braces belts and braces n
bälte och hängslen
Redundancy affording mutual backup in the event of one system failing.

belt and suspenders belts and suspenders n
bälte och hängslen
Redundant systems, affording mutual backup in the event of one failing.

beluga /bəˈluɡə/ /bəˈluːɡə/ belugas n
vitval
A cetacean, Delphinapterus leucas, found in the Arctic Ocean.
hus
A fish, Huso huso, that is a source of caviar, which is found in the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.

bemoan /bɪˈmoʊn/ /bɪˈməʊn/ v
beklaga begråta
(transitive) To moan or complain about (something).

bench /bɛntʃ/ /bɛnt͡ʃ/ /bɛnʃ/ benches n
bänk
(government) A long seat for politicians in a parliamentary chamber.
bänk avbytarbänk
(sports) The place where players (substitutes) and coaches sit when not playing.
bänkpress bänk
A horizontal padded surface, usually adjustable in height and inclination and often with attached weight rack, used for proper posture during exercise.

bench /bɛntʃ/ /bɛnt͡ʃ/ /bɛnʃ/ v
bänka
(transitive, sports) To remove a player from play.

bench grinder bench grinders n
bänkslipmaskin
A grinder, typically with a pair of grinding wheels (one at each end of the motor shaft) that is designed to be permanently mounted on a workbench.

bench press /ˈbɛntʃ.pɹɛs/ bench presses n
bänkpress
(weightlifting) An exercise performed by pressing the weight of a barbell away from one's body while lying on a bench.

bench-warmer bench-warmers n
bänknötare
(sports, colloquial) A player who rarely or never gets to play in the games or matches, and is most often a substitute.

benchmark /ˈbɛn(t)ʃmɑːk/ benchmarks n
måttstock riktmärke
A standard by which something is evaluated or measured.
fixpunkt
A surveyor's mark made on some stationary object and shown on a map; used as a reference point.

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ bends n
kurva böj krök
A curve.
knop
Any of the various knots which join the ends of two lines.
balk snedbjälke
(heraldiccharge) One of the honourable ordinaries formed by two diagonal lines drawn from the dexter chief to the sinister base; it generally occupies a fifth part of the shield if uncharged, but if charged one third.

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ v
böja krokna
(intransitive) To become curved.
kuva
(transitive) To force to submit.
böja krokna binda kuva
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
glida
(transitive, music) To smoothly change the pitch of a note.

bend over backwards v
slå knut på sig själv
(idiomatic, informal) To make a great effort; to take extraordinary care; to go to great lengths.

bend sinister bends sinister n
ginbalk
(heraldiccharge) A diagonal band on a coat of arms going from the sinister chief (the viewer's top right) to the dexter base, sometimes held to indicate bastardy.

bendable more bendable most bendable adj
böjbar
Able to be bent or flexed or twisted without breaking.

bendlet bendlets n
kavel kavle list smal balk
(heraldiccharge) A diminutive of the bend, of the same shape, but only half the width of the bend.

bendwise more bendwise most bendwise adv
balkvis
(heraldry) Diagonally; placed like a bend, i.e. running from the dexter chief to the sinister base.

beneath /bɪˈniːθ/ adv
under
Below or underneath.

benefactive case benefactive cases n
benefaktiv
(grammatical case) A case used to indicate beneficiary, or the receiver of the benefit. It corresponds roughly to the English prepositions for, for the benefit of, in the interests of, intended for, and on behalf of.

benefactor /ˈbɛnəˌfaktə/ /ˈbɛnəˌfæktɚ/ benefactoress benefactors benefactress benefactrix n
välgörare
Somebody who gives a gift, often money to a charity.

beneficial /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/ more beneficial most beneficial adj
fördelaktig gynnsam
Helpful or good to something or someone.

beneficiary /bɛn.əˈfɪʃ.iˌɚ.i/ /ˌbɛn.əˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/ /ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/ /ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ɚ.i/ beneficiaries n
förmånstagare
(especially, trust law) One who benefits from the distribution, especially out of a trust or estate.

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ /ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪt/ benefits n
fördel
An advantage; help or aid from something.
bidrag understöd
(insurance) A payment made in accordance with an insurance policy or a public assistance scheme.

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ /ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪt/ v
gagna gynna
(transitive) To be or to provide a benefit to.
dra fördel av gagnas gynnas
(intransitive) To receive a benefit (from); to be a beneficiary.

benevolence /bəˈnɛvələns/ benevolences n
välvilja
(uncountable) Disposition to do good.

benevolent /bəˈnɛvələnt/ more benevolent most benevolent adj
välvillig
Having a disposition to do good.

benevolently more benevolently most benevolently adv
välvilligt
In a benevolent manner.

benign /bɪˈnaɪn/ benigner benignest more benign most benign adj
godartad benign
(medicine) Not posing any serious threat to health; not particularly aggressive or recurrent.

bent /bɛnt/ benter bentest more bent most bent adj
böjd
(Of something that is usually straight) Folded, dented.

bent /bɛnt/ bents n
böjelse

bentgrass bentgrasses n
ven
Any of numerous reedy grass species of the genus Agrostis.

benzaldehyde benzaldehydes n
bensaldehyd
(organic compound, uncountable) A chemical compound (C6H5CHO) consisting of a benzene ring with an aldehyde substituent.

benzene /ˈbɛnziːn/ benzenes n
bensen
(organic compound) An aromatic hydrocarbon of formula C6H6 whose structure consists of a ring of alternate single and double bonds.

benzene ring benzene rings n
bensenring
(organic chemistry) The arrangement of six carbon atoms in a ring, joined by alternating single- and double bonds, that is present in many organic compounds.

benzodiazepine /ˌbɛnzoʊdaɪˈæzɪpiːn/ benzodiazepines n
bensodiazepin flödder
(pharmaceutical drug) Any of a class of psychoactive drugs, structured upon diazepine, used in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia and other related disorders.

benzoic acid n
bensoesyra
(carboxylic acid) A white crystalline organic acid, C6H5COOH; the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid; used as a food preservative and in many other industrial applications.

bepowder v
pudra
(transitive, obsolete) To sprinkle or cover with powder; to powder.

bequeath /bɪˈkwiːð/ /bɪˈkwiːθ/ v
testamentera efterlämna lämna i arv
(legal) To give or leave by will; to give by testament.

bequest /bɪˈkwɛst/ bequests n
legat postum gåva testamentsgåva
A person's inheritance; an amount of property given by will.

bereave /bɪˈɹiːv/ v
beröva frånta
(transitive) To take away someone or something that is important or close; deprive.

bereavement bereavements n
sorg
The state of being bereaved; deprivation; especially the loss of a relative by death.

bereft /bəˈɹɛft/ adj
berövad
Deprived of, stripped of, robbed of.

beret /bəˈɹeɪ/ /ˈbɛɹeɪ/ berets n
basker
A type of round, brimless cap with a soft top and a headband to secure it to the head; usually culturally associated with France.

beriberi beriberis n
beriberi
(pathology) An ailment caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), leading to lethargy and organ complications.

berkelium /bɜːɹˈkiːliəm/ /ˈbɜːɹkliəm/ n
berkelium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Bk) with an atomic number of 97.

berry /ˈbɛɹ.i/ berries n
bär
A small succulent fruit, of any one of many varieties.
(botany) A soft fruit which develops from a single ovary and contains seeds not encased in pits.

berserk /-ˈsɜːk/ /-ˈzɚk/ /bəˈsɚk/ /bəˈzɜːk/ /bɚˈsɚk/ /bɜː-/ /ˈbɚˌsɚk/ /ˈbɜːsɜːk/ more berserk most berserk adj
bärsärkagång
Furiously, injuriously, or maniacally violent or out of control.

berserk /-ˈsɜːk/ /-ˈzɚk/ /bəˈsɚk/ /bəˈzɜːk/ /bɚˈsɚk/ /bɜː-/ /ˈbɚˌsɚk/ /ˈbɜːsɜːk/ berserks n
bärsärk
(historical) Synonym of berserker (“a Norse warrior who fought in a frenzy”)

berserker /-ˈsɜːkə/ /bəˈzɜːkə/ /bɚˈzɚkɚ/ /bɜː-/ /ˈbɚˌsɚkɚ/ /ˈbɜːsɜːkə/ berserkers n
bärsärk
(historical) A Norse warrior who purportedly fought in a trance-like frenzy; a berserk.

berth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ berths n
koj sovplats
A fixed bunk for sleeping (in caravans, trains, etc).

beryl /ˈbɛɹ.əl/ adj
beryllfärgad
Of a dull bluish green colour.

beryl /ˈbɛɹ.əl/ beryls n
beryll
(uncountable, mineral) A mineral of pegmatite deposits, often used as a gemstone.
beryllfärg
(uncountable) A dull blueish green colour.

beryllium /bəˈɹɪl.i.əm/ berylliums n
beryllium
The chemical element (symbol Be) with an atomic number of 4; a soft silvery-white low density alkaline earth metal with specialist industrial applications.

beseech /bɪˈsiːt͡ʃ/ v
bönfalla
to request or beg for

beset /bɪˈsɛt/ v
anfäkta ansätta
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To attack or assail, especially from all sides.

beside /biˈsaɪd/ /bəˈsaɪd/ /bɪˈsaɪd/ /bɪˈsʌɪd/ preposition
bredvid intill
Next to; at the side of.

beside oneself
utom sig
(idiomatic) Overcome; consumed by an emotion.

besiege /bəˈsiːd͡ʒ/ v
belägra
(transitive) To beset or surround with armed forces for the purpose of compelling to surrender, to lay siege to, beleaguer.
(transitive, figuratively) To beleaguer, to vex, to lay siege to, to beset.

besmirch /bɪˈsmɜːtʃ/ /bɪˈsmɝːt͡ʃ/ v
befläcka
(transitive) To tarnish something, especially someone's reputation.

bespectacled /bɪˈspɛktəkəld/ more bespectacled most bespectacled adj
glasögonprydd
Wearing spectacles (glasses).

bespoke /bəˈspoʊk/ /bɪˈspəʊk/ adj
skräddarsydd
Individually or custom-made.

best /ˈbɛst/ bests n
bästa
(uncountable) The supreme effort one can make, or has made.
bästa bäste
(countable) The person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.

best /ˈbɛst/ v
besegra
(transitive) To beat in a contest.

best before date best before dates n
bästföredatum
A food quality marking which denotes the date until which a food item is guaranteed to be at its best.

best friend best friends n
bästis bästa vän bäste vän
An especially close and trusted friend.

best regards n
med vänliga hälsningar
(idiomatic) Used as a polite closing of a letter

best-selling adj
bästsäljande
(marketing) Highly popular with consumers purchasing goods within a specific class.

bestiality /ˈbistiˌælɪti/ /ˈbɛstʃəlˌlɪtɪ/ /ˌbist͡ʃiˈælɪti/ /ˌbɛst͡ʃiˈælɪti/ bestialities n
tidelag
Sexual activity between a human and another animal species.
bestialitet råhet
Bestial nature, savagery, inhumanity, like (or akin to) an animal's.

bestiary /ˈbiːstiˌɛri/ /ˈbɛstiˌɛri/ bestiaries n
bestiarium
A medieval treatise of various real or imaginary animals.

bestseller bestsellers n
storsäljare bästsäljare
A book or other product that has sold in large numbers.

bet /ˈbɛt/ bets n
vad
A wager, an agreement between two parties that a stake (usually money) will be paid by the loser to the winner (the winner being the one who correctly forecast the outcome of an event).

bet /ˈbɛt/ v
slå vad
To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event; to wager.
satsa
(poker) To place money into the pot in order to require others do the same, usually only used for the first person to place money in the pot on each round.

beta /ˈbeɪtə/ /ˈbiːtə/ /ˈbɛtə/ adj
beta
(of a person, object or action) Associated with the beta male/female archetype.

beta /ˈbeɪtə/ /ˈbiːtə/ /ˈbɛtə/ betas n
beta
The second letter of the Greek alphabet (Β, β), preceded by alpha (Α, α) and followed by gamma, (Γ, γ). In modern Greek it represents the voiced labiodental fricative sound of v found in the English words have and vase.

beta blocker /ˈbeɪ.tə ˈblɔk.ɚ/ beta blockers n
betablockerare β-blockerare
(pharmaceutical drug) A blocking agent, one of a class of drugs used to treat hypertension and control the rate at which the heart beats.

beta decay beta decays n
betasönderfall
(physics) A nuclear reaction in which a beta particle (electron or positron) is emitted.

beta particle beta particles n
betapartikel
(particle) An energetic electron or positron produced as the result of a nuclear reaction or nuclear decay.

beta radiation beta radiations n
betastrålning
(physics) The radiation of beta particles as a result of radioactive decay.

beta testing n
betatestning
(software, testing) A form of software testing, after the alpha testing stage, involving a limited audience of external users.

betake /bɪˈteɪk/ v
bege sig ta sin tillflykt
(reflexive, literary) To take oneself to; go or move; repair; resort; have recourse. [from 17th c.]

betel leaf betel leaves n
betelblad
The leaf of the betel, used for its medicinal properties or recreational chewing

betel nut betel nuts n
betelnöt
An egg-shaped seed of the betel palm; wrapped in the leaves of the betel pepper and chewed.

betel pepper betel peppers n
betelpeppar
An Asiatic plant, Piper betle, whose leaves are used to wrap betel nuts for chewing.

betimes /bəˈtaɪmz/ /bɪˈtaɪmz/ adv
tidigt
(dated) In good season or time; early, especially in the morning; seasonably.

betony /ˈbɛtəni/ betonies n
läkebetonika humlesuga
Stachys officinalis (syn. Betonica officinalis, an herb used in traditional European medicine.

betray /bəˈtɹeɪ/ /bɪˈtɹeɪ/ v
förråda svika
(transitive) To deliver into the hands of an enemy by treachery or fraud, in violation of trust; to give up treacherously or faithlessly.
(transitive) To violate the confidence of, by disclosing a secret, or that which one is bound in honor not to make known.
förråda bedra svika bedraga vilseleda
(transitive) To prove faithless or treacherous to, as to a trust or one who trusts; to be false to; to deceive.

betroth /bəˈtɹoʊð/ /bəˈtɹəʊð/ v
förlova trolova
To promise to give in marriage.
förlova sig
To promise to take (as a future spouse); to plight one's troth to.

betrothed /bɪˈtɹəʊðd/ /bɪˈtɹəʊθt/ betrotheds n
fästman fästmö förlovad trolovad
One who is betrothed, i.e. a fiancé or fiancée.

betrothed /bɪˈtɹəʊðd/ /bɪˈtɹəʊθt/ v
trolovad
past of betroth

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾɐ] [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adj
bättre
Healed or recovered from an injury or illness.

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾɐ] [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adv
bättre
(colloquial, _, shortening) Had better.

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾɐ] [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] v
förbättra
(transitive) To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.

better dead than red proverb
bättre död än röd hellre död än röd
(, politics) It is preferable to be deceased than to be a Communist or ruled by Communists.

better half better halves n
bättre hälft
A person's spouse or lover, most commonly a man's wife.

better late than never adv
bättre sent än aldrig
It is s better to do something late, than to never do it at all.

better safe than sorry proverb
man kan aldrig vara nog försiktig ta det säkra före det osäkra
It is preferable to be cautious in one's choices and actions than to act recklessly and suffer afterwards.

better than nothing adj
bättre än inget
Barely useful; almost worthless or pointless, but nevertheless better than having nothing at all.

betting /ˈbɛtɪŋ/ [ˈbɛɾɪŋ] bettings n
vadslagning
The act of placing a bet.

between /bəˈtwin/ /bɪˈtwin/ /bɪˈtwiːn/ [bɪˈtʰwin] preposition
mellan
In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See Usage notes below.)
Shared in confidence.
In transit from (one to the other, or connecting places).
One of (representing a choice).

between Scylla and Charybdis /bəˈtwiːn.ˈsɪlə.ænd.kəˈɹɪbdɪs/ /bəˈtwiːn.ˈsɪləɹ.ænd.kəˈɹɪbdɪs/
mellan Skylla och Karybdis
(idiomatic) Between two dangers.

between a rock and a hard place
i valet och kvalet mellan två eldar välja mellan pest och kolera
(idiomatic) Having the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.

between the hammer and the anvil
mellan hammaren och städet
(chiefly, UK, idiomatic) With the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.

betwixt /bɪˈtwɪkst/ preposition
mellan
(literary, or, archaic) Between.

bevel /ˈbɛv.əl/ bevels n
avfasning avrundning
An edge that is canted, one that is not a 90-degree angle; a chamfer.

beverage /ˈbɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ beverages n
dryck
(mostly, North America) A liquid to consume; a drink, such as tea, coffee, liquor, beer, milk, juice, or soft drinks, usually excluding water.
(Britain, slang, archaic) (A gift of) drink money.

bevy /ˈbɛvi/ bevies n
flock
(collective) A small group of persons, especially of girls and women.

beware /biˈwɛɚ/ /bəˈwɛɚ/ /bɪˈwɛɚ/ v
akta sig (för)
(defective, ambitransitive) To use caution, pay attention to (used both with and without of).

beware of the dog phraseologicalUnit
varning för hunden
(This entry is a translation hub.)

bewilder /bɪˈwɪldə(ɹ)/ /bɪˈwɪldɚ/ v
förbrylla
(transitive) To confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone, especially with many different choices.

bewildered /bəˈwɪldəd/ /bəˈwɪldɚd/ more bewildered most bewildered adj
förbryllad
Baffled, confused, mystified, at a loss, not thinking clearly, or uncertain.

bewitch /bəˈwɪt͡ʃ/ v
förhäxa
(transitive) To cast a spell upon.
(transitive) To fascinate or charm.

bewitched /bɪˈwɪt͡ʃt/ more bewitched most bewitched adj
förhäxad förtrollad
Under a spell; subject to an act of witchcraft.
(Of a person) entranced, charmed, fascinated, as though subject to a magical influence.

beyond /biˈ(j)ɑnd/ /bɪˈjɒnd/ /bɪˈjɛnd/ preposition
bortom
Later than; after.

bezant /ˈbɛzənt/ bezants n
besant bysantin
(heraldiccharge) A roundel or (that is, a golden circle), the heraldic representation of a gold coin.

bezoar /ˈbi.zɔɹ/ /ˈbiː.zɔː/ bezoars n
besoar bezoar
A mass, usually of hair or undigested vegetable matter, found in a human or animal's intestines, similar to a hairball.

bi /baɪ/ adj
bi
(LGBT, slang) Bisexual.

bi- /baɪ-/ /bɪ-/ prefix
bi-
two, paired, both

biangbiang noodles /ˈbi.æŋ ˈbi.æŋ/ /ˈbi.ɑŋ ˈbi.ɑŋ/ n
biangbiangnudlar
A type of thick noodle from China's Shaanxi province, said to be named for the sound a noodle makes when slapped against the work surface while being made, and famed for the unusually complex Chinese character used in its name ([[఻ޣChinese|఻ޝ]／[[఻ݣChinese|఻ݝ]).

bias /ˈbaɪəs/ biases biasses n
partiskhet
(countable, uncountable) Inclination towards something.

biased /ˈbaɪəst/ more biased most biased adj
partisk jävig snedvriden
Exhibiting bias; prejudiced.

biathlete biathletes n
skidskytt
(sports) An athlete who competes in the biathlon.

biathlon /-lɒn/ /baɪˈæθlən/ /baɪˈæθˌlɑn/ biathlons n
skidskytte biathlon
(winter sports, uncountable) Racing combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting; (countable) a particular instance of such a race.

bib /bɪb/ bibs n
haklapp
An item of clothing for people (especially babies) tied around their neck to protect their clothes from getting dirty when eating.
nummerlapp
(sports) A rectangular piece of material, carrying a bib number, worn as identification by entrants in a race.

bibimbap bibimbaps n
bi bim bap
A Korean dish of white rice topped with vegetables, beef, a whole egg, and gochujang (chili pepper paste).

bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ bibles n
bibel
(by extension) A comprehensive manual that describes something, or a publication with a loyal readership.

bibliography /bɪbliɒɡɹəfi/ bibliographies n
källförteckning bibliografi
A section of a written work containing citations, not quotations, to all the books referred to in the work.
bibliografi
A list of books or documents relevant to a particular subject or author.
The study of the history of books in terms of their classification, printing and publication.

bibliophile bibliophiles n
bibliofil
One who loves books.

biblist /ˈbɪblɪst/ biblists n
bibeltroende
One who holds the Bible as the sole rule of faith.

biceps brachii biceps brachii biceps brachiorum n
biceps brachii
(anatomy) The flexor in the upper arm.

bicker /ˈbɪkə/ /ˈbɪkɚ/ v
gnabbas kivas käbbla munhuggas
To quarrel in a tiresome, insulting manner.

bickering bickerings n
käbbel
Petty quarreling. Usually considered a childish behaviour, although often applied to adults.

bickering v
käbbla
present participle of bicker

bicolour adj
tvåfärgad
(Commonwealth spelling) Having two colours

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌɪsɪkəl/ bicycles n
cykel tvåhjuling
A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌɪsɪkəl/ v
cykla
(ambitransitive) To travel or exercise using a bicycle.
(television, historical, transitive) To physically ship (a recorded programme) to another broadcasting entity.

bicycle helmet bicycle helmets n
cykelhjälm
A helmet intended to be worn while riding a bicycle.

bicycle kick bicycle kicks n
cykelspark bicykleta bicicleta
(soccer) A kick in which the kicker leans backwards and kicks the ball back over his head.

bicycle lane bicycle lanes n
cykelbana
A lane of a roadway designated for use by cyclists.

bicycle path bicycle paths n
cykelväg cykelbana
A path, segregated from other traffic, for the use of riders of bicycles

bicycle stand bicycle stands n
cykelställ
A device to which bicycles may be securely attached while not in use.

bicycle tire bicycle tires n
cykeldäck

bid /bɪd/ bids n
bud
An offer at an auction, or to carry out a piece of work.

bid /bɪd/ v
bjuda
(intransitive) To make an offer to pay or accept a certain price.
(transitive) To offer as a price.
bjuda bjuda in
(transitive) To invite; to summon.

bidder /ˈbɪdɚ/ [ˈbɪɾɚ] bidders n
bud spekulant
Someone who bids (all senses), but most commonly, one offers to pay a specified price at an auction

biddy /ˈbɪdi/ biddies n
skvallerkärring
(derogatory) A woman, especially an old woman; especially one regarded as fussy or mean or a gossipy busybody.

bide /baɪd/ v
bida
(intransitive, archaic, or, dialectal) To wait; to be in expectation; to stay; to remain.

bide one's time v
bida sin tid
(intransitive, idiomatic) To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.

bidet /bɪˈdeɪ/ /ˈbiːdeɪ/ bidets n
bidé
A low-mounted plumbing fixture or type of sink intended for washing the external genitalia and the anus.

bidirectional /ˌbaɪ.dɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl, -daɪ-/ adj
bidirektionell dubbelriktad tvåvägs-
Moving in two directions (usually opposite).
Operating or functioning in two directions (usually opposite).

biennale biennales n
biennal
A biennial celebration or exhibition

biennial /baɪˈɛn.i.əl/ biennials n
biennal
An event that happens every two years.

bier /bɪə/ /bɪɚ/ biers n
bår
A litter to transport the corpse of a dead person.
katafalk
A platform or stand where a body or coffin is placed.

bifurcate /baɪˈfɚkeɪt/ /baɪˈfɚkət/ /baɪˈfɛːkeɪt/ /baɪˈfɛːkɪt/ /ˈbaɪfəˌkeɪt/ /ˈbaɪfɚˌkeɪt/ v
dela sig klyva sig
(intransitive) To divide or fork into two channels or branches.

bifurcation /ˌbaɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌbaɪfɚˈkeɪʃən/ bifurcations n
bifurkation delning klyvning

big /bɪɡ/ bigger biggest adj
stor
Of great size, large.
vuxen
(informal) Adult; (of a child) older.

big baby /bɪɡ ˈbeɪbi/ big babies n
barnrumpa
(derogatory) An adult or youth prone to immature behavior associated with babies, such as tantrums or pouting.

big business n
storföretag
(sometimes, capitalized) Large, for-profit corporations collectively, understood as having significant economic, political, or social influence.

big cat big cats n
storkatt
Any large feline animal, especially one of the Panthera genus, including tigers, lions, jaguars and leopards.

big cheese big cheeses n
höjdare pamp
(idiomatic) A very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.

big day big days n
stora dagen
Any day on which something significant or momentous happens.

big deal interjection
än sen?
(idiomatic, informal, ironic) Indicates that something is not important or impressive; so what.

big game n
storvilt
Any large animal(s) hunted for sport.

big screen big screens n
bioduk bioskärm filmduk filmskärm
The large viewing surface upon which films are projected in a cinema.

big toe big toes n
stortå
(anatomy) The largest toe (usually) on each human foot (i.e. the toe closest to the other foot when the feet are flat on the ground, side by side, and the legs not crossed) or on a foot of certain other animals.

big-breasted more big-breasted most big-breasted adj
storbystad
Having large breasts.

bigamy /ˈbɪɡəmi/ bigamies n
bigami
The state of having two (legal or illegal) spouses simultaneously.

bigender /baɪˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ /baɪˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ adj
bigender
Having two genders simultaneously: both male and female.

bigoted /ˈbɪɡətɪd/ more bigoted most bigoted adj
bigott trångsynt
Having the characteristics of a bigot; strongly prejudiced; forming opinions without just cause.

bigotry /ˈbɪɡ.ə.tɹi/ bigotries n
bigotteri
Characteristic qualities of a bigot: (especially religious, anti-religious or racial) intolerant prejudice, opinionatedness, or fanaticism; fanatic intolerance.

bigram bigrams n
bigram
(linguistics, often, attributive) An n-gram consisting of two items from a sequence.

bigwig /ˈbɪɡ.wɪɡ/ bigwigs n
höjdare
(jocular) A person of importance to a group or organization.

bijection /baɪˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ bijections n
bijektion
(set theory) A one-to-one correspondence, a function which is both a surjection and an injection.

bijective adj
bijektiv
(mathematics, of a map) Both injective and surjective.

bike /baɪk/ [bɐɪk] bikes n
cykel motorcykel MC båge mc
(slang, derogatory) Ellipsis of village bike.

bike /baɪk/ [bɐɪk] v
cykla
(intransitive) To travel by bike.

bike box bike boxes n
cykelbox
A designated area at the head of a motorised traffic lane, providing cyclists with increased safety and an easier left turn at the signal.

biker /ˈbajkɚ/ /ˈbaɪ̯kɚ/ /ˈbɑjkə/ bikers n
knutte
A person whose lifestyle is centered on motorcycles, sometimes a member of a motorcycle club.

bikini /bɪˈkiːni/ bikinis n
bikini
A brief bathing suit worn by men.

bikini bottom bikini bottoms n
bikinitrosa
The bottom half of a bikini.

bikini line bikini lines n
bikinilinje
The part of a woman's pubic region not covered by a swimsuit; normally shaved or waxed free of pubic hair.

bikini top bikini tops n
bikinitopp
The top half of a bikini (swimsuit).

bilabial /baɪ.ˈleɪ.bi.əl/ adj
bilabial
(phonetics) Articulated with both lips.

bilberry /ˈbɪlb(ə)ɹɪ/ bilberries n
blåbär
Vaccinium myrtillus, the wild European blueberry of the cowberry family.

bilby /ˈbɪlbiː/ bilbies n
större kaninpunggrävling
An Australian desert marsupial (Macrotis lagotis), with distinctive large ears and approximately the size of a rabbit.

bildungsroman /ˈbɪl.dʊŋz.ɹoʊˌmɑːn/ /ˈbɪl.dʊŋzˌɹoʊ.mən/ bildungsromane bildungsromans n
bildningsroman
A novel tracing the spiritual, moral, psychological, or social development and growth of the main character, usually from childhood to maturity.

bile /baɪl/ biles n
galla
A bitter brownish-yellow or greenish-yellow secretion produced by the liver, stored in the gall bladder, and discharged into the duodenum where it aids the process of digestion.
ilska gallfeber
Bitterness of temper; ill humour; irascibility.

bile acid bile acids n
gallsyra
any of the steroid acids produced by the liver, such as cholic acid, that occur in bile as sodium salts and serve to neutralize the contents of the stomach as they enter the duodenum and to aid the emulsification and absorption of fats

bile duct bile ducts n
gallgång
(anatomy) Any of a number of long tube-like structures that carry bile.

bile salt bile salts n
gallsalt
The sodium salt of a bile acid; produced by the bile to neutralize the products leaving the stomach and to emulsify fatty material in it.

bilge /bɪld͡ʒ/ bilges n
kölrum hålskepp
(nautical) The lowest inner part of a ship's hull, where water accumulates.
kölvatten
(uncountable) The water accumulated in the bilge; bilge water.

bilge pump bilge pumps n
länspump
(nautical) A small pump fitted in ships and boats to pump the bilges clear of water.

bilgewater /ˈbɪld͡ʒwɔtɚ/ bilgewaters n
kölvatten
(nautical) Water which collects in the bilges of a ship.

bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/ /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
tvåspråkig
Having the ability to speak two languages fluently.
Spoken or written in two different languages.

bilingualism bilingualisms n
tvåspråkighet bilingualism
The condition of being bilingual; the ability to speak two languages.

biliverdin biliverdins n
biliverdin
(biochemistry) A green tetrapyrrolic bile pigment, a product of heme catabolism, responsible for the greenish color sometimes seen in bruises.

bill /bɪl/ [bɪɫ] bills n
sedel växel
A written list or inventory. (Now obsolete except in specific senses or set phrases; bill of lading, bill of goods, etc.)
näbb
The beak of a bird, especially when small or flattish; sometimes also used with reference to a platypus, turtle, or other animal.
hillebard
Any of various bladed or pointed hand weapons, originally designating an Anglo-Saxon sword, and later a weapon of infantry, especially in the 14th and 15th centuries, commonly consisting of a broad, heavy, double-edged, hook-shaped blade, with a short pike at the back and another at the top, attached to the end of a long staff.
affisch anslag förteckning intyg lista plakat
A document, originally sealed; a formal statement or official memorandum. (Now obsolete except with certain qualifying words; bill of health, bill of sale etc.)
faskinkniv
A cutting instrument, with hook-shaped point, and fitted with a handle, used in pruning, etc.; a billhook.
lagförslag proposition motion
A draft of a law, presented to a legislature for enactment; a proposed or projected law.
hillebardiär
Somebody armed with a bill; a billman.
pynt
(nautical) The extremity of the arm of an anchor; the point of or beyond the fluke (also called the peak).
nota räkning faktura
A written note of goods sold, services rendered, or work done, with the price or charge; an invoice.

bill /bɪl/ [bɪɫ] v
affischera
(transitive) To advertise by a bill or public notice.
hacka
(transitive) To dig, chop, etc., with a bill.
debitera
(transitive) To charge; to send a bill to.
näbbas kyssas
to stroke bill against bill, with reference to doves; to caress in fondness

bill and coo v
vänslas

bill of exchange bills of exchange n
växel
(banking) A document demanding payment from another party, especially used in international trade.

bill of materials bills of materials n
stycklista materialförteckning materiallista
(manufacturing, computing) A computerized list of materials and components, structured in a manner to support computer-based materials procurement and production scheduling.

billboard billboards n
ankardyna
A very large outdoor sign, generally used for advertising.
(nautical) A piece of thick plank, armed with iron plates, and fixed on the bow or fore-channels of a vessel, for the bill or fluke of the anchor to rest on.

billiard ball billiard balls n
biljardboll

billiard table billiard tables n
biljardbord
(sports, billiards, snooker) A heavy felt-covered table fitted with six pockets along the perimeter used in the games of pool, billiards or snooker.

billiards /ˈbɪl.jɚdz/ /ˈbɪlɪədz/ n
biljard
(games, British) A two-player cue sport played with two cue balls and one red ball, on a snooker sized table.

billion /ˈbɪljən/ billions numeral
miljard
(US, modern British & Australian, short scale) a thousand million (logic: 1,000 × 1,0002): 1 followed by nine zeros, 109; a milliard
biljon
(dated, British & Australian, long scale) A million million (logic: 1,000,0002): a 1 followed by twelve zeros; 1012

billionaire /ˌbɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌbɪl.jəˈnɛɚ/ billionaires n
miljardär
Somebody whose wealth is greater than one billion (109) dollars, or other currency.

billionth /ˈbɪl.i.ənθ/ billionths n
miljarddel
The person or thing in the billionth position.

billow /ˈbɪloʊ/ /ˈbɪləʊ/ billows n
bölja
A large wave, swell, surge, or undulating mass of something, such as water, smoke, fabric or sound

billow /ˈbɪloʊ/ /ˈbɪləʊ/ v
bölja
To surge or roll in billows.

billy goat billy goats n
bock
(childish) A male goat.

bimbo /ˈbɪmboʊ/ /ˈbɪmbəʊ/ bimboes bimbos n
bimbo
(derogatory, slang) A physically attractive woman who lacks intelligence.

bimetallism bimetallisms n
bimetallism dubbelmyntfot
(economics) The use of a monetary standard based upon two different metals, traditionally gold and silver usually in a fixed ratio of values.

bin /bɪn/ bins n
tunna
A box, frame, crib, or enclosed place, used as a storage container.
soptunna
A container for rubbish or waste.

bin /bɪn/ v
kasta slänga
(chiefly, British, informal) To dispose of (something) by putting it into a bin, or as if putting it into a bin.

binarity binarities n
binaritet
The representation of something as a pair (or set) of binary oppositions.

binary /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹi/ /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹɪ/ /ˈbaɪ.nɛɹ.i/ more binary most binary adj
binär
Being in one of two mutually exclusive states.
(logic) Concerning logic whose subject matter concerns binary states.
(arithmetic, computing) Concerning numbers and calculations using the binary number system.
(mathematics, programming, computer engineering) Of an operation, function, procedure, or logic gate, taking exactly two operands, arguments, parameters, or inputs; having domain of dimension 2.
dubbel tudelad
Having two equally important parts; related to something with two parts.

binary star binary stars n
dubbelstjärna binär stjärna
(astronomy) A stellar system in which two stars orbit around their center of mass; double star.

binary tree binary trees n
binärträd
(mathematics, computer science) A data structure in which each node has at most two children, each node but the root has one parent, and there are no cycles.

binbag /ˈbɪmbaɡ/ /ˈbɪnbaɡ/ binbags n
soppåse
Synonym of bin liner.

bind /baɪnd/ v
förbinda
(intransitive) To tie; to confine by any ligature.
(transitive) To confine, restrain, or hold by physical force or influence of any kind.
(transitive, computer programming) To process one or more object modules into an executable program.
(intransitive, , LGBT) To wear a binder so as to flatten one's chest to give the appearance of a flat chest, usually done by trans men.
binda
(transitive) To tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.
(transitive) To put together in a cover, as of books.
förbinda koppla
(transitive) To couple.

binder /ˈbaɪndə/ /ˈbaɪndəɹ/ /ˈbaɪndɚ/ /ˈbʌɪndəɹ/ [ˈbəi̯nd(ə)ɹ] binders n
mapp pärm
A cover or holder for unbound papers, pages, etc.
bindning inbindning
Something that is used to bind things together, often referring to the mechanism that accomplishes this for a book.
självbindare
(agriculture) A machine used in harvesting that ties cut stalks of grain into a bundle.

binder clip binder clips n
pappersklämma
A simple device for binding a few to many sheets of paper, leaving the sheets intact; a strip of spring steel bent into the shape of an isosceles triangle with loops at the apex.

binding /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ more binding most binding adj
bindande
(of an agreement, contract, etc.) Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured.

binding /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ bindings n
bindning
The spine of a book where the pages are held together.
(sewing) A finishing on a seam or hem of a garment.
(programming) The association of a named item with an element of a program.

binding agent binding agents n
bindemedel
synonym of binder (chemical or other substance): A material or substance that holds other materials together mechanically, chemically, or as an adhesive, to form a cohesive whole.

binding energy binding energies n
bindningsenergi
(physics) The energy needed to separate the constituent parts of an atom or nucleus; equivalent to the mass defect.

bindweed /ˈbaɪndwiːd/ bindweeds n
vindeväxter
The black bindweed (Fallopia convolvulus).

binge eating disorder n
hetsätningsstörning
(medicine) Recurrent binge eating, but without the purging associated with bulimia nervosa.

binge watching n
sträcktittning
The viewing of numerous episodes of a TV show in one sitting.

binge-watch v
maratontitta
To watch multiple episodes of a television programme in a short period of time.

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ interjection
just det precis
Used by players of bingo to claim a win.
bingo
(informal) Used when finding what one has been looking for or trying to recall, or on successful completion of a task.

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ bingos n
bingo
(uncountable) A game of chance for two or more players, who mark off numbers on a grid as they are announced by the caller; the game is won by the first person to call out "bingo!" or "house!" after crossing off all numbers on the grid or in one line of the grid.

bingo wings n
gäddhäng
(derogatory, or, humorous, slang) Large, loose flaps of skin hanging from the upper arms of the elderly.

binoculars /ˈbənˌɒk.jə.lə(ɹ)z/ /ˈbɪnˌɒk.jʊ.lə(ɹ)z/ n
kikare
A hand-held device consisting of a series of lenses and prisms, used to magnify objects so that they can be better seen from a distance, and looked at through both eyes.

binomial /baɪˈnoʊ.mi.əl/ /baɪˈnəʊ.mi.əl/ binomials n
binom
(algebra) A polynomial with two terms.

binomial nomenclature n
binomial nomenklatur binär nomenklatur
(taxonomy) The scientific system of naming each species of organism with a Latinized name in two parts; the first is the genus, and is written with an initial capital letter; the second is some specific epithet that distinguishes the species within the genus. By convention, the whole name is typeset in italics. The genus part is often abbreviated to its initial letter e.g. H. sapiens for Homo sapiens

binomial theorem n
binomialsats
(mathematics) A formula giving the expansion of a binomial such as ( a + b ) raised to any positive integer power, i.e. ( a + b )^{n} . It's possible to expand the power into a sum of terms of the form ax^{b}y^{c} where the coefficient of each term is a positive integer. For example:

binturong /-t(j)ʊɹ-/ /-tju-/ /-ɹɑŋ/ /ˈbɪn.t(j)ʊəˌɹɒŋ/ /ˈbɪn.tuˌɹɔŋ/ binturongs n
binturong
A large species of civet, Arctictis binturong, of southern Asia.

bio- prefix
bio-
life

bioaccumulation bioaccumulations n
bioackumulation
(biology) The process by which substances accumulate in the tissues of living organisms; used especially of toxic substances that accumulate via a food chain.

biochar biochars n
biokol

biochemistry /ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstɹi/ biochemistries n
biokemi
(uncountable) The chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism
(countable) The chemical characteristics of a particular living organism

biodiversity /ˌbaɪoʊdɑɪˈvɚsəti/ /ˌbaɪoʊdəˈvɚsəti/ /ˌbaɪə(ʊ)daɪˈvɜːsɪti/ [-ɾi] biodiversities n
biodiversitet biologisk mångfald
(ecology) The diversity (number and variety of species) of plant and animal life within a region.

biodiversity hotspot /ˌbaɪoʊdəˌvɚsəti ˈhɑtˌspɑt/ /ˌbaɪə(ʊ)daɪˌvɜːsɪti ˈhɒtˌspɒt/ [-ɾi] biodiversity hotspots n
biologisk hetfläck
(ecology) A place with a significant level of biodiversity, particularly if the flora and fauna are threatened with loss of their habitat.

biofuel /ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjʊ(.ə)l/ biofuels n
biobränsle
Any fuel that is obtained from a renewable biological resource, especially from biomass.

biogeography biogeographies n
biogeografi
(biology, geography, uncountable) The study of the geographical distribution of living things.

biographer biographers n
levnadstecknare biograf
The writer of a biography; a professional writer of biographies.

biography /baɪˈɑɡɹəfi/ /baɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ biographies n
biografi levnadsteckning
A person's life story, especially one published.

biohazard biohazards n
biologiskt avfall smittbärare
A biological hazard; a source of risk due to some biological factor such as bacteria or human waste.

bioinformatics /ˌbaɪoʊˌɪnfɚˈmætɪks/ /ˌbaɪəʊˌɪnfəˈmætɪks/ n
bioinformatik
(biology, computer science) A field of science in which biology, computer science, and information technology merge into a single discipline to analyse biological information using computers and statistical techniques.

biological parent biological parents n
biologisk förälder
A child's natural parent, either the male who supplied the sperm or the female who supplied the egg which interacted for the child's conception.

biological warfare n
biologisk krigföring
The use of any harmful organism (such as a bacterium or virus) as a weapon of war.

biologist /baɪˈɒləd͡ʒɪst/ biologists n
biolog
A student of biology; one versed in the science of biology.

biology /baɪˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /baɪˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ /baɪˌɑl(ə)ˈd͡ʒi/ biologies n
biologi fortplantningsbeteende
The study of all life or living matter.

bioluminescence /ˌbaɪ̯oʊ̯ˌluməˈnɛsəns/ bioluminescences n
bioluminiscens bioluminescens
(biology, biochemistry) The emission of light by a living organism (such as a firefly).

biomass /ˈbaɪoʊˌmæs/ /ˈbaɪə(ʊ)mæs/ biomasses n
biomassa
The total mass of all, or a specified category of, living things within a specific area, habitat, etc.
Organic matter from living things which were recently alive (especially vegetation) used as a fuel or source of energy, especially if cultivated for that purpose; also, fuel produced from such organic matter; biofuel.

biome /ˈbaɪ.oʊm/ biomes n
biom
Any major regional biological community such as that of forest or desert.

biomedical /ˌbaɪoʊˈmɛdɪk(ə)l/ /ˌbaɪəʊˈmɛdɪk(ə)l/ adj
biomedicinsk
Of or pertaining to biomedicine.

bionomy bionomies n
fysiologi

biophilia /ˌbaɪəʊˈfɪlɪ.ə/ n
biofili
The love of or empathy with nature and all living things.

biophysics n
biofysik
The interdisciplinary science that applies theories and methods of the physical sciences to questions of biology.

biopsy /ˈbaɪɑpsi/ biopsies n
biopsi vävnadsprov vävnadsprovtagning
The removal and examination of a sample of tissue, cells, or bodily fluid from a living body for diagnostic purposes.

bioremediation bioremediations n
bioremediering
(biochemistry) The use of biological organisms, usually microorganisms, to remove contaminants, especially from polluted water

biosibling biosiblings n
biologiskt syskon
A biological sibling.

biosphere /ˈbaɪəʊˌsfɪə(ɹ)/ biospheres n
biosfär
The part of the Earth and its atmosphere capable of supporting life.

biotin /ˈbaɪətɪn/ biotins n
biotin vitamin B7
(vitamin) A sulfur-containing member of the vitamin B complex, 5-[(3aS,4S,6aR)-2-oxohexahydro-1H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazol-4-yl]pentanoic acid, found in liver, egg yolk, milk, and yeast, essential to the activity of multiple enzyme systems.

biotope biotopes n
biotop
A geographical area that has a uniform biological environment and a uniform distribution of plants and animals

bioweapon /ˈbaɪ.oʊˌwɛ.pən/ /ˈbaɪ.əʊˌwɛ.pən/ bioweapons n
biovapen
Any weapon designed to be used in biological warfare.

bipartisan /-zən/ /baɪˈpɑɹ.tə.sən/ /ˌbaɪˈpɑː(ɹ).tɪ.zæn/ adj
blocköverskridande
(politics) Relating to, or supported by two groups, especially by two political parties.

biped /ˈbaɪpɛd/ bipeds n
tvåfoting
An animal, being or construction that goes about on two feet (or two legs).

bipedal adj
tvåbent
Having two feet or two legs; biped.
Pertaining to a biped.

bipedalism n
bipedalism tvåfoting
The habit of standing and walking on two feet; the state of being bipedal

biphobia /ˈbaɪˌfoʊbi.ə/ /ˈbaɪˌfəʊbiːə/ n
bifobi
Antipathy towards bisexuals.

biphobic /baɪˈfoʊbɪk/ more biphobic most biphobic adj
bifob bifobisk
Exhibiting or characteristic of biphobia.

biplane biplanes n
biplan
(aviation) An airplane that has two main wings, one above the other and supported by struts.

bipolar /baɪˈpoʊ.lɚ/ /baɪˈpəʊ.lə/ more bipolar most bipolar adj
bipolär
Involving or having both extremes or poles at the same time.
Relating to or having bipolar disorder.

bipolar disorder bipolar disorders n
bipolärt syndrom
(clinical psychology, psychiatry) A psychiatric diagnostic category, previously called manic depression, characterised by mood swings between great energy (mania) and clinical depression.

bipolarity bipolarities n
bipolaritet
The state of being bipolar.

birch /bɜːtʃ/ /bɝt͡ʃ/ birches n
björk
A hard wood taken from the birch tree, typically used to make furniture.
A stick, rod or bundle of twigs made from birch wood, used for punishment.

birch bolete birch boletes n
björksopp
Leccinum scabrum, an edible mushroom.

birch bracket birch brackets n
björkticka
(mushroom) A polypore mushroom that grows almost exclusively on birch trees, Piptoporus betulinus.

bird /bɘːd/ /bɜd/ /bɜɹd/ /bɜːd/ [bəɪd] [bɝˑɖ] birds n
fågel
A member of the class of animals Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of flight, having a beaked mouth, and laying eggs.
brud
(slang) A man, fellow. [from mid-19th c.]
(UK, Ireland, slang) A girl or woman, especially one considered sexually attractive.

bird cherry bird cherries n
hägg
Any of several species of cherry trees sometimes grouped in the subgenus Prunus subg. Padus or section Prunus sect. Laurocerasus of Prunus subg. Cerasus.

bird of paradise birds of paradise n
paradisfågel
Any of various passerine birds of the family Paradisaeidae native to Oceania. In many of the species the breeding plumage of the males is brightly coloured.

bird of prey birds of prey n
rovfågel
A carnivorous bird that hunts for its food, especially one that preys on land vertebrates.

bird's nest bird's nests birds' nests n
fågelbo
A structure built by a bird as a place to incubate eggs and rear young.

birdbath birdbaths n
fågelbad
A shallow basin, sometimes ornamental, filled with water for wild birds to drink from or bathe in.

birdbrain /ˈbɚd.bɹeɪn/ /ˈbɜː(ɹ)d.bɹeɪn/ birdbrains n
hönshjärna
(colloquial) Someone who is not intelligent.

birdcage birdcages n
fågelbur
(countable) A cage to keep pet or zoological specimen birds in.

birdcatcher birdcatchers n
fågelfängare
Someone who catches or ensnares birds; a fowler.

birdfeed n
fågelfoder fågelmat
Food intended for birds, often a mixture of various seeds.

birdhouse /bɝdhaʊs/ birdhouses n
fågelholk
A small house for birds.

birdlime /ˈbɜːdlaɪm/ /ˈbɝdlaɪm/ n
fågellim
A sticky substance smeared on branches to catch birds.

birds and bees n
blommor och bin
(euphemistic, idiomatic) Informal education about sex.

birds of a feather n
kålsupare lika barn leka bäst
(idiomatic) People having similar characters, backgrounds, interests, or beliefs.

birds of a feather flock together proverb
lika barn leka bäst
(idiomatic) People of similar character, background or taste tend to congregate or associate with one another; it is easier to establish friendships with people that one has a lot in common with.

birdseed birdseeds n
fågelfrö
Seed, usually constituting a mixture from several species of plant, set out as food for birds.

birdsong birdsongs n
fågelsång fåglalåt sång
(ornithology) A vocalisation made by a bird for the purposes of courtship.

birdwatcher /ˈbɜː(ɹ)dˌwɒtʃ.ə(ɹ)/ birdwatchers n
fågelskådare
(birdwatching) A person who observes or identifies wild birds in their natural environment.

birdwatching /ˈbɜː(ɹ)dˌwɒtʃ.ɪŋ/ n
fågelskådning
Observing or identifying wild birds in their natural environment.

birotate /baɪˈɹəʊteɪt/ adj
tvåhjulig
Two-wheeled.

birth /bɜːð/ /bɜːθ/ /bɝð/ /bɝθ/ births n
födelse
(uncountable) The process of childbearing; the beginning of life; the emergence of a human baby or other viviparous animal offspring from the mother's body into the environment.
(countable) An instance of childbirth.
början födelse
(countable) A beginning or start; a point of origin.

birth /bɜːð/ /bɜːθ/ /bɝð/ /bɝθ/ v
föda
(transitive) To bear or give birth to (a child).

birth certificate birth certificates n
födelseattest
An official document certifying the details of a person's birth. Name, date, and parents' names are always present; details such as parents' occupation and religion may be included.

birth control n
födelsekontroll
Voluntary control of the number of children conceived, especially by the planned use of contraception.

birth weight birth weights n
födelsevikt
The weight of a baby at birth.

birthday /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈbɜːθ.dɪ/ /ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ birthdays n
födelsedag bemärkelsedag
The anniversary of the day on which something is created.
födelsedag födelsedatum
The date on which someone is born or something is created, more commonly called birthdate or date of birth.

birthday cake birthday cakes n
födelsedagstårta
A cake, often iced and decorated, made to celebrate a person's birthday.

birthday party birthday parties n
födelsedagsfest födelsedagsfirande födelsedagskalas födelsedagsparty
A party held to celebrate a person's birthday.

birthday suit birthday suits n
adamsdräkt
(idiom, often, humorous) Nakedness, unclothed skin; an exposure of a human's natural anatomy without clothing.

birthmark birthmarks n
födelsemärke leverfläck nevus
A mark on the skin formed before birth.

birthplace /ˈbɝθˌpleɪs/ birthplaces n
födelseort
The location where a person was born.

birthrate birthrates n
nativitet födelsetal
The ratio of total live births to total population for a specific community or nation in a specified period; often expressed in births per thousand per year

biscuit /bɪs.ˈkwit/ /ˈbɪskɪt/ biscuits n
kex
(UK, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, sometimes Canada, rare in the US and the Philippines) A small, flat, baked good which is either hard and crisp or else soft but firm; a cookie.
kex tekaka
(chiefly, North America, rare in Scotland and Guernsey) A small, usually soft and flaky bread, generally made with baking soda, which is similar in texture to a scone but which is usually not sweet.

bisect /baɪˈsɛkt/ v
halvera dela i tu
(transitive) To cut or divide into two parts.

bisector /ˈbaɪˌsɛktɚ/ bisectors n
bisektris
(geometry) A line or curve that bisects or divides a line segment, angle, or other figure into two equal parts.

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.sju.əl/ /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ more bisexual most bisexual adj
bisexuell
(of humans, or, other animals) Sexually attracted to both same-gendered and different-gendered partners. Similar to pansexual
tvåkönad
(rare) Hermaphroditic/intersex, being both male and female, or alternating between being male and being female.

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.sju.əl/ /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ bisexuals n
bisexuell bi
A person who is bisexual.

bisexuality bisexualities n
bisexualitet
(of humans or other animals) The state of being sexually or romantically attracted to members of either sex or gender.
(chiefly, botany) The state of being .

bishop /ˈbɪʃəp/ bishopess bishops n
biskop
(Christianity) An overseer of congregations: either any such overseer, generally speaking, or (in Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Anglicanism, etc.) an official in the church hierarchy (actively or nominally) governing a diocese, supervising the church's priests, deacons, and property in its territory.
löpare
(chess) The chess piece denoted ♗ or ♝ which moves along diagonal lines and developed from the shatranj alfil ("elephant") and was originally known as the aufil or archer in English.

bishopric /ˈbɪʃəpɹɪk/ bishoprics n
biskopsdöme biskopdöme
A diocese or region of a church which a bishop governs.
biskopat
The office or function of a bishop.

bismuth /ˈbɪz.məθ/ bismuths n
vismut
A chemical element (symbol Bi) with an atomic number of 83: a brittle silvery-white metal.

bison /ˈbaɪ̯sən/ /ˈbaɪ̯zən/ bison bisons bisontes n
bisonoxe europeisk bison visent
A large, wild bovid of the genus Bison.

bisphenol A /bɪsˌfi.noʊl ˈeɪ/ /ˌbɪs.fiː.nɒl ˈeɪ/ n
bisfenol A

bissextile month bissextile months n
skottmånad
A month with an extra day in a leap year.

bistre /ˈbɪstə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɪstɚ/ bistres n
bister
A brown pigment made from soot, especially from beech wood.
A mid-to-dark brown color resembling the pigment.

bistro /ˈbiːstɹoʊ/ /ˈbiːstɹəʊ/ /ˈbɪstɹoʊ/ /ˈbɪstɹəʊ/ bistros n
bistro
A small restaurant.

bit /bɪt/ bits n
bett
A piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to the reins to direct the animal.
bit
(mathematics, computing) A binary digit, generally represented as a 1 or 0.
(computing) The smallest unit of storage in a digital computer, consisting of a binary digit.
A rotary cutting tool fitted to a drill, used to bore holes.
A small amount of something.
bit lite
A portion of something.
ax nyckelax
The part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers.

bit by bit adv
pö om pö lite i taget bit för bit efterhand
A small amount at a time

bit lifter bit lifters n
bettlyftare
piece of horse tack that lifts (raises) a bit in the horse's mouth

bitch /bɪt͡s/ /bɪt͡ʃ/ bitches n
hynda tik
(dated, or, specialised, dog-breeding) A female dog or other canine, particularly a recent mother.
hynda slyna subba
(vulgar, offensive) A despicable or disagreeable, aggressive person, usually a woman. [from 15th c.]

bitch /bɪt͡s/ /bɪt͡ʃ/ v
gnälla klaga tjafsa
(vulgar, intransitive) To criticize spitefully, often for the sake of complaining rather than in order to have the problem corrected.

bitch slap bitch slaps n
örfil

bitcoin /ˈbɪtˌkɔɪn/ bitcoin bitcoins n
bitcoin
(countable) A unit of the bitcoin cryptocurrency.

bite /baɪt/ bites n
bitande
The act of biting.
bett
The wound left behind after having been bitten.
bett stick
The swelling of one's skin caused by an insect's mouthparts or sting.
tugga munsbit
A piece of food of a size that would be produced by biting; a mouthful.

bite /baɪt/ v
bita
(transitive) To cut into something by clamping the teeth.
(transitive) To hold something by clamping one's teeth.
(intransitive) To attack with the teeth.
nappa bita
(intransitive, of a fish) To bite a baited hook or other lure and thus be caught.

bite off more than one can chew v
ta sig vatten över huvudet
(idiomatic) To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.

bite the bullet v
bita i det sura äpplet
(idiomatic) To accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to proceed.

bite the dust v
bita i gräset
(idiomatic, euphemistic) To die.
(idiomatic) To quit, or fail.

biting /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/ more biting most biting adj
bitande
Causing a stinging sensation.
Cutting or incisive.
bitande bitsk
Tending to bite.

biting midge biting midges n
svidknott
Any Ceratopogonidae, a family of small flies (1-4 mm long) in the order Diptera.

biting point biting points n
dragläge
(automotive) The point where the clutch engages when the pedal is released.

bitmap bitmaps n
bitmapp bitmappsbild
(computing) A series of bits that represents a rasterized graphic image, each pixel being represented as a group of bits.

bitrate bitrates n
överföringshastighet överföringskapacitet
(computing, telecommunications) The frequency at which bits (binary digits) pass a given physical or metaphorical point, measured in bps (bits per second).

bitter /ˈbɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɪtɚ/ [ˈbɪtʰə] [ˈbɪɾɚ] [ˈbɪʔə] bitterer bitterest more bitter most bitter adj
bitter besk
Having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).
Cynical and resentful.
bitter
Hateful or hostile.

bitter melon /ˈbɪtəɹ ˈmɛlən/ bitter melons n
bittergurka
A vine, Momordica charantia, which produces a bitter, though when properly prepared edible, fruit.

bitter orange bitter oranges n
pomerans
A citrus tree of the species Citrus limetta.
The fruit of these species.

bitter vetch bitter vetches n
linsvicker
A plant with bitter, lentil-like seeds that are edible with special processing, but are now mostly fed to livestock, Vicia ervilia.

bittern /ˈbɪtən/ /ˈbɪtəɹn/ bitterns n
rördrom
Several bird species in the Botaurinae subfamily of the heron family Ardeidae.

bitterness /ˈbɪtənəs/ bitternesses n
bitterhet
The quality of feeling bitter; acrimony, resentment; the quality of exhibiting such feelings.

bitters bitters n
bitter
A liquid used in mixed drinks or as a tonic into which bitter herbs have been steeped (it can also be found in powdered form for adding to mixed drinks).

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ /ˌbɪtɚˈswit/ [ˈbɪɾɚˌswiʔt̚] more bittersweet most bittersweet adj
bitterljuv bittersöt
(figurative) Expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure.

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ /ˌbɪtɚˈswit/ [ˈbɪɾɚˌswiʔt̚] bittersweets n
besksöta
Bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara.

bitumen /baɪˈtumən/ /bɪˈtjumən/ /bɪˈtumən/ /ˈbɪt.jʊ.mɪn/ /ˈbɪt͡ʃ.ʊ.mɪn/ bitumens bitumina n
bitumen
A sticky, black, highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum, burning with a bright flame. It occurs as an abundant natural product in many places, as on the shores of the Dead and Caspian Seas. It is used in cements, in the construction of pavements, etc.; Mineral pitch.

bivouac /ˈbɪv.u.æk/ /ˈbɪv.wæk/ bivouacs n
bivack
An encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering.

biweekly /baɪˈwiːkli/ adj
varannan vecka
Occurring once every two weeks; fortnightly.
två gånger i veckan
Occurring twice a week.

bizarre /bəˈzɑɹ/ /bəˈzɑː(ɹ)/ /bɪˈzɑɹ/ /bɪˈzɑː(ɹ)/ bizarrer bizarrest more bizarre most bizarre adj
bisarr
Strangely unconventional; highly unusual and different from common experience, often in an extravagant, fantastic, and/or conspicuous way.

blabber /ˈblæb.ɚ/ blabbers n
skvallerbytta
A person who blabs; a tattler; a telltale.

blabbermouth /ˈblæb.ə(ɹ)ˌmaʊθ/ blabbermouths n
skvallerbytta
(informal) A gossip.

black /blæk/ blacker blackest more black most black adj
svart
(of an object) Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless.
(US, UK, South Africa) Belonging to or descended from any of various sub-Saharan African ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin.
(sometimes capitalized) Belonging to or descended from any of various (African, Aboriginal, etc) ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin. (See usage notes below.)
Bad; evil; ill-omened.
(of objects, markets, etc) Illegitimate, illegal, or disgraced.
(board games, chess) Of or relating to the playing pieces of a board game deemed to belong to the "black" set (in chess, the set used by the player who moves second) (often regardless of the pieces' actual colour).
Clandestine; relating to a political, military, or espionage operation or site, the existence or details of which is withheld from the general public.
Occult; relating to something (such as mystical or magical knowledge) which is unknown to or kept secret from the general public.
(taxonomy, especially) Dark in comparison to another species with the same base name.
svart mörk
(of a place, etc) Without light.

black /blæk/ blacks n
svart
(countable, and, uncountable) The colour/color perceived in the absence of light, but also when no light is reflected, but rather absorbed.
(countable) A pen, pencil, crayon, etc., made of black pigment.
(sometimes capitalised, countable, often, offensive) A member of descendant of any of various (African, Aboriginal, etc) ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin. (See usage notes.)
(British, countable) A type of firecracker that is really more dark brown in colour.
(in chess and similar games, countable) The person playing with the black set of pieces.
A dark smut fungus, harmful to wheat.
svärta svart
(countable, and, uncountable) A black dye or pigment.
den svarta
(billiards, snooker, pool, countable) The black ball.

black Christmas black Christmases n
grön jul
A Christmas Day or Christmas Eve on which there is not any snowfall or ground covering of snow.

black alder black alders n
klibbal
(countable, uncountable) A tree (Alnus glutinosa), of many practical uses, growing in moist conditions in Europe.

black and blue adj
gul och blå
(colloquial, of a person) Having obvious bruises of the skin, typically from falling or being hit or punched.

black art black arts n
svartkonst
(often, in the plural) A practice such as witchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, or black magic.

black bile n
svart galla

black box black boxes n
svart låda
(informal, aviation) A flight recorder; the brightly colored cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders in an aircraft designed to aid in determining the cause of an accident.
A theoretical construct or device with known input and output characteristics but unknown method of operation.

black bryony n
djävulsdruva
The plant Tamus communis.

black caraway black caraways n
svartkummin
A Middle-Eastern spice plant related to buttercups, Nigella sativa, with dark black, aromatic seeds.
These seeds as spice.

black cardamom n
svart kardemumma
An Asiatic plant of species Amomum subulatum, whose pods are used as a spice in Indian cuisine.

black chanterelle black chanterelles n
svart trumpetsvamp
An edible mushroom

black crowned crane black crowned cranes n
svart krontrana
Balearica pavonina, a bird of the crane (Gruidae) family

black eye black eyes n
blåtira blått öga
An eye which has been bruised showing noticeable hematoma, especially after receiving a blow.

black friar black friars n
svartbroder
A member of the religious order of the Dominicans.

black garden ant black garden ants n
svartmyra
A small (3 mm to 5 mm) species of ant common in Europe, Lasius niger.

black goby black gobies black goby n
svart smörbult
Any of the species Gobius niger of ray-finned fishes, found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean and Black Seas.

black grouse /ˈblæk ɡɹɑʊs/ black grouses n
orre
A large, black bird with a lyre-shaped tail, Lyrurus tetrix (syn. Tetrao tetrix).

black guillemot black guillemots n
tobisgrissla
A seabird, Cepphus grylle, of the auk family (Alcidae).

black hellebore black hellebores n
julros
A poisonous and medicinal plant, Helleborus niger.

black hole /blæk ˈhoʊl/ /blæk ˈhəʊl/ black holes n
svart hål
(astronomy) A gravitationally domineering celestial body with an event horizon from which even light cannot escape; the most dense material in the universe, condensed into a singularity, usually formed by a collapsing massive star. [from 20th c.]

black horehound n
bosyska
The plant Ballota nigra possessing a disagreeable odor. Traditionally used as a medicinal herb as an antispasmodic, stimulant and vermifuge.

black humor n
svart humor
(uncountable) A subgenre of comedy and satire that deals with subjects that are believed to be serious or controversial, such as death, divorce, drug abuse, etc.

black ice n
blixthalka svarthalka
A smooth, barely visible, and dangerously slippery film of ice, usually over a dark surface, such as rock or pavement.

black kite black kites n
brun glada
A species of kite, Milvus migrans, widely distributed throughout the Old World.

black liquor n
svartlut
A waste product produced during digesting pulpwood into paper pulp.

black locust black locusts n
robinia falsk akacia
A tree, Robinia pseudoacacia, in the subfamily Faboideae of the pea family Fabaceae, native to the southeastern United States, but widely planted and naturalized elsewhere in temperate North America, Europe and Asia; considered an invasive species in some areas.

black magic n
svartkonst
Magic derived from evil forces, as distinct from good or benign forces; or magic performed with the intention of doing harm.

black market black markets n
svart börs svart marknad
Trade that is in violation of restrictions, rationing, or price controls.
svartabörshaj
(collective) The people who engage in such trade, or that sector of the economy.

black metal /ˈblæk ˌmɛtəl/ n
black metal svartmetall
(music) A subgenre of heavy metal employing fast tempos, shrieked vocals, highly distorted guitars, double-kick drumming, raw recording and unconventional song structure, often emphasizing antireligious and misanthropic themes.

black pepper n
svartpeppar
The dried, unripe berries (peppercorns) of the Piper nigrum plant which are commonly used as a spice and seasoning. They are either used whole, or in a ground or crushed form.

black radish black radishes n
svart rättika
A root vegetable of the family Brassicaceae cultivated for its edible root that has a tough black or dull brown skin and white flesh, Raphanus sativus var. niger

black rat black rats n
svartråtta
A common species of rat, Rattus rattus, originating anciently in Asia but now distributed worldwide.

black redstart black redstarts n
svart rödstjärt
A small passerine bird, Phoenicurus ochruros, from south and central Europe

black rhinoceros black rhinoceros black rhinoceroses n
spetsnoshörning
A species of rhinoceros, Diceros bicornis, in the family Rhinocerotidae.

black salsify black salsifies n
svartrot
A perennial member of the sunflower family (Asteraceae), cultivated as a root vegetable (Pseudopodospermum hispanicum, syn. Scorzonera hispanica).

black scabbardfish black scabbardfish black scabbardfishes n
dolkfisk
A North Atlantic fish of the cutlassfish family Trichiuridae with an extremely elongated, eel-like body, Aphanopus carbo.

black scoter black scoters n
amerikansk sjöorre
Melanitta americana, an arctic sea bird in the family Anatidae

black sheep black sheep n
svart får
(idiomatic) A nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person, who may be rejected or disdained by others for this reason.
(idiomatic) A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy.

black slug black slugs n
svart skogssnigel
An omnivorous slug found in Europe and the Pacific Northwest, Arion ater, not always black, despite the name.

black stork black storks n
svart stork
Ciconia nigra, a large bird in the stork family Ciconiidae.

black supremacy /ˈblæk suˈpɹɛməsi/ n
svart överhöghet
The ideology which holds that the black race is superior to all others.

black swan /blæk ˈswɑn/ /blæk ˈswɒn/ black swans n
svart svan
Cygnus atratus, a swan with black plumage and a red bill which is endemic to Australia. [from c. 1700]

black tea black teas n
svart te
Tea leaves which have been "fermented" (actually, oxidized) before drying to enhance their flavour (cf. green tea).

black tern black terns n
svarttärna
A small seabird (Chlidonias niger), of the tern family (Sternidae)

black truffle black truffles n
perigordtryffel svart tryffel vintertryffel
A species of truffle, Tuber melanosporum, darker than the white truffle, most commonly from France but also found in other parts of Europe, that is prized as a culinary ingredient.

black vulture black vultures n
korpgam
An American vulture species, Coragyps atratus, with black plumage.

black widow black widows n
svart änka
Any of several species of venomous and potentially deadly spiders, particularly Latrodectus spp..

black woodpecker /ˈblækˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ black woodpeckers n
spillkråka
Any of species Dryocopus martius of woodpeckers (family Picidae).

black-and-white more black-and-white most black-and-white adj
svartvit
Of art, a photograph or photography, using shades of grey rather than shades of any other color.
Of a television or monitor, displaying images in shades of grey rather than color.

black-arched moth black-arched moths n
tofsspinnare
A black-and-white moth of species Lymantria monacha.

black-bellied plover black-bellied plovers n
kustpipare
An Arctic bird, Pluvialis squatarola.

black-bibbed tit black-bibbed tits n
sikangtita
Poecile hypermelaenus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

black-billed capercaillie black-billed capercaillies n
svartnäbbad tjäder
A large black grouse endemic to Siberia, closely related to western capercaillie; Tetrao parvirostris.

black-billed magpie black-billed magpies n
amerikansk skata
Pica hudsonia, a magpie native to North America.

black-browed albatross black-browed albatrosses n
svartbrynad albatross
Thalassarche melanophris is a large seabird in the albatross family..

black-capped chickadee black-capped chickadees n
amerikansk talltita
Poecile atricapillus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

black-crested titmouse black-crested titmouses n
svarttofsad gråmes
Baeolophus atricristatus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

black-crowned night heron black-crowned night herons n
natthäger
A medium-sized heron, Nycticorax nycticorax, found throughout a large part of the world, except in the coldest regions and Australasia.

black-eyed pea black-eyed peas n
ögonböna
An African leguminous plant, of the species Vigna unguiculata, widely cultivated as food and forage, specifically Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata.
The edible seed of these plants.

black-faced bunting black-faced buntings n
gråhuvad sparv
Emberiza spodocephala, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

black-haired adj
svarthårig
having hair of a black color.

black-headed bunting black-headed buntings n
svarthuvad sparv
Emberiza melanocephala, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

black-headed gull black-headed gulls n
skrattmås
A small gull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus, which breeds in much of Europe and Asia, and also in coastal eastern Canada.

black-legged kittiwake black-legged kittiwakes n
tretåig mås
A seabird species in the gull family Laridae, Rissa tridactyla.

black-necked crane black-necked cranes n
svarthalsad trana
Grus nigricollis, a bird of the crane (Gruidae) family, native to Asia

black-necked grebe black-necked grebes n
svarthalsad dopping
A freshwater bird, Podiceps nigricollis, of the grebe family (Podicipedidae)

black-tailed godwit black-tailed godwits n
rödspov
A wader, Limosa limosa, a type of godwit, of the Scolopacidae family

black-throated accentor black-throated accentors n
svartstrupig järnsparv
Prunella atrogularis, a small passerine bird in the family Prunellidae

black-throated diver black-throated divers n
storlom
Gavia arctica, a medium-sized member of the loon or diver family that breeds in Eurasia, with grey head, black throat, white underparts and chequered black-and-white mantle.

black-throated thrush black-throated thrushes n
svarthalsad trast
Turdus atrogularis, a migratory Asian thrush with a black throat

black-winged kite black-winged kites n
svartvingad glada
Elanus caeruleus, a small diurnal bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

black-winged pratincole black-winged pratincoles n
svartvingad vadarsvala
A wader, Glareola nordmanni.

blackberry /ˈblækbəɹi/ /ˈblækbɛɹi/ /ˈblækbɹi/ blackberries n
björnbär
A fruit-bearing shrub of the aggregate species Rubus fruticosus and some hybrids.

blackberry winter blackberry winters n
järnnätt
(especially, Southern US, Midwest US) A period of cold weather that falls when blackberries are flowering, or more generally any time in spring or early summer (March, April or May).

blackbird /ˈblakbəːd/ /ˈblækˌbɚd/ blackbirds n
koltrast
A common true thrush, Turdus merula, found in woods and gardens over much of Eurasia, and introduced elsewhere.

blackboard /ˈblækboɹd/ /ˈblækbɔɹd/ /ˈblækbɔːd/ blackboards n
skrivtavla svart tavla
A large flat surface, finished with black slate or a similar material, that can be written upon with chalk and subsequently erased; a chalkboard.

blackbody blackbodies n
svartkropp
(physics) a theoretical body, approximated by a hole in a hollow black sphere, that absorbs all incident electromagnetic radiation and reflects none; it has a characteristic emission spectrum

blackbuck blackbuck blackbucks n
besoarantilop
An Indian antelope, Antilope cervicapra

blackcoat blackcoats n
svartrock
A member of the clergy.

blackcock /ˈblæk.kɔk/ blackcocks n
orrtupp
The male black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix).

blackcurrant /ˈblækˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈblækˌkʌɹənt/ blackcurrants n
svarta vinbär svartvinbärsbuske
The berry borne by this shrub.

blacken /ˈblækən/ v
svartna
(intransitive, ergative) To become black.
svärta
(transitive, causative) To make dirty.
svärta ner
To defame or sully.

blackfly blackflies n
knott
Any of various small black bloodsucking flies of the family Simuliidae.

blackhead blackheads n
pormask
(countable, medicine) A comedo, a skin blemish, a type of acne vulgaris, where a pore becomes clogged with a dark, hard, cheesy keratin-filled substance forming a hard black "head" on the skin's surface.

blacklist /ˈblæklɪst/ blacklists n
svart lista
(legal, computing) A list or set of people or entities to be shunned or banned, disallowed or blocked.

blacklist /ˈblæklɪst/ v
svartlista
(transitive) To place on a blacklist; to mark a person or entity as one to be shunned or banned.

blackmail n
utpressning
The extortion of money or favours by threats of public accusation, exposure, or censure.

blackmail v
utpressa pressa ut
(Kenya) To speak ill of someone; to defame someone.

blackmailer blackmailers n
utpressare
Someone who blackmails.

blackness /ˈblæknəs/ blacknesses n
svärta
The state or quality of being black in colour.

blackout /ˈblæk.aʊt/ /ˈblæk.ʌʊt/ blackouts n
blackout
avsvimning
A temporary loss of consciousness.
strömavbrott
A large-scale power failure, and resulting loss of electricity to consumers.
mörkläggning
(historical) The mandatory blocking of all light emanating from buildings, as well as outdoor and street lighting as a measure against aerial bombing or naval attack, as imposed during, e.g., World War II.

blackout curtain blackout curtains n
mörkläggningsgardin
A curtain made from blackout material, designed to block light (e.g. sunlight through a window) much more than a standard curtain.

blackshirt blackshirts n
svartskjorta
(historical, chiefly, in the plural) A uniformed member of a paramilitary wing of the Italian Fascist Party.

blacksmith /ˈblæk.smɪθ/ blacksmiths n
hovslagare hovslagerska
smed
A person who forges iron.

blackthorn /ˈblækˌθɔɹn/ /ˈblækˌθɔːn/ blackthorns n
slån
A large shrub or small tree, Prunus spinosa, that is native to Europe, western Asia, and north Africa. It has a dark bark and bears thorns.

bladder /ˈblædə/ /ˈblædɚ/ bladders n
blåsa urinblåsa
(zoology) A flexible sac that can expand and contract and that holds liquids or gases.

bladder cherry bladder cherries n
judekörs japansk lykta
A plant, Alkekengi officinarum (syn. Physalis alkekengi), having a bright paper-like covering over its fruit, native to southern Europe.

bladderpod bladderpods n
läkelobelia
Any of various flowering plants, including Cleome isomeris (= Isomeris arborea), Peritoma arborea, Lobelia inflata, and species of Physaria (= Lesquerella) and Paysonia.

bladderwrack bladderwracks n
blåstång
Fucus vesiculosus, a seaweed in which iodine was first discovered.

blade /bleɪd/ blades n
blad klinga
The (typically sharp-edged) part of a knife, sword, razor, or other tool with which it cuts.
blad
(biology) The four large shell plates on the sides, and the five large ones of the middle, of the carapace of the sea turtle, which yield the best tortoise shell.
(mathematics) An exterior product of vectors. (The product may have more than two factors. Also, a scalar counts as a 0-blade, a vector as a 1-blade; an exterior product of k vectors may be called a k-blade.)

blade of grass blades of grass n
grässtrå
A single long, narrow leaf of a plant described by the mass noun grass.

blah /bla/ /blɑː/ blahs n
blabla bla blablabla
(uncountable, informal) Nonsense; drivel; idle, meaningless talk.

blah blah blah interjection
bla bla bla bla bla
A put-down to silence someone who would otherwise not stop talking.
blablabla
A stand-in for trivial, obvious, or boring content.

blame /bleɪm/ n
skuld
(computing) A source control feature that can show which user was responsible for a particular portion of the source code.

blame /bleɪm/ v
skylla klandra
(transitive, usually followed by "for") To assert or consider that someone is the cause of something negative; to place blame, to attribute responsibility (for something negative or for doing something negative).

blameworthy /ˈbleɪmˌwɚði/ /ˈbleɪmˌwɜː(ɹ)ði/ more blameworthy most blameworthy adj
klandervärd
Deserving blame or censure; reprehensible.

blanch /blænt͡ʃ/ /blɑːnt͡ʃ/ v
blekna
(intransitive) To grow or become white.
blanchera
(transitive, cooking) To cook by dipping briefly into boiling water, then directly into cold water.
bleka blekna
(transitive, figuratively) To give a favorable appearance to; to whitewash; to whiten;

blancmange /bləˈmɑndʒ/ /bləˈmɑnʒ/ /bləˈmɒndʒ/ /bləˈmɒnʒ/ blancmanges n
blancmangé
A simple dessert made by cooking sweetened milk with cornstarch and vanilla.
(historical) A dish, eaten in the Middle Ages, generally consisting of chicken (or sometimes capon or fish), milk or almond milk, rice, and sugar.

bland /blænd/ blander blandest adj
mild
Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating.
fadd intetsägande lam mild smaklös svag
Lacking in taste or flavor.
blid mild vän
(now, _, rare) Mild; soft, gentle, balmy; smooth in manner; suave.

blank /blæŋk/ blanker blankest more blank most blank adj
tom blank
Free from writing, printing, or marks; having an empty space to be filled in

blank /blæŋk/ blanks n
ämne
(archaic, historical, obsolete) A small French coin, originally of silver, afterwards of copper, worth 5 deniers; also a silver coin of Henry V current in the parts of France then held by the English, worth about 8 pence [15th–17th century].
(mechanics, engineering) A piece of material roughly cut, forged, cast, etc. to the size and shape of the thing to be made, and ready for the finishing operations; (coining) the disc of metal before stamping [since the 16th century].
A dash written in place of an omitted letter or word [since the 18th century]
ruta
A space to be filled in on a form or template.
tomrum
An empty space; a void, for example on a paper [since the 16th century].
mellanslag
The space character; the character resulting from pressing the space bar on a keyboard.
lös patron
(firearms) Short for blank cartridge. [since the 19th century].

blank /blæŋk/ v
blanka
(transitive) To make void; to erase.

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ blankets n
filt täcke
A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.
lager
A layer of anything.

blare /blɛ(ə)ɹ/ /blɛə/ blares n
bröl
A loud sound.

blare /blɛ(ə)ɹ/ /blɛə/ v
bröla
To make a loud sound, especially like a trumpet.

blaspheme /ˈblæs.fim/ /ˌblæsˈfiːm/ /ˌblɑːsˈfiːm/ v
häda smäda
(intransitive) To commit blasphemy; to speak against God or religious doctrine.

blasphemer blasphemers n
hädare
One who commits blasphemy; a person who mocks or derides a deity or religion, or claims to be God.

blasphemous /ˈblæs.fəm.əs/ /ˈblæs.fəm.ʌs/ more blasphemous most blasphemous adj
hädisk blasfemisk
Lacking piety or respect for the sacred. Resembling blasphemy.

blasphemy /ˈblæs.fə.mi/ blasphemies n
hädelse blasfemi
An act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc.

blast furnace blast furnaces n
masugn
(metallurgy) As above, but specifically such a furnace where the fuel and the ore are intermixed, as for example when coke and iron ore are burned together.

blasted /ˈblæst.ɪd/ /ˈblɑːst.ɪd/ adj
avlövad bar bladlös kal naken
(heraldry, of a, tree, bush, etc) Whose branches bear no leaves; leafless.
fördömd jädrans nedrans sabla
(colloquial) Accursed; damned.

blastpipe /ˈblæst-/ /ˈblæstˌpaɪp/ /ˈblɑːstpaɪp/ blastpipes n
ångbläster
(mechanical engineering, rail transport) A pipe forming part of the exhaust system of a steam locomotive that discharges exhaust steam from the cylinders up into the smokebox beneath the chimney in order to increase the draught through the firebox; this speeds up the release of smoke through the chimney.

blatant /ˈbleɪtənt/ more blatant most blatant adj
uppenbar
Obvious, on show; unashamed; loudly obtrusive or offensive.

blather /blæðə(ɹ)/ v
pladdra
(intransitive, pejorative) To talk rapidly without making much sense.

blatherer blatherers n
pladdrare
One who blathers.

blazar /ˈbleɪ.zɑɹ/ blazars n
blasar blazar
(galaxy) A very compact quasar, associated with a supermassive black hole at the center of an active galaxy.

blaze /bleɪz/ blazes n
(ljusan) låga (stark) eld
A fire, especially a fast-burning fire producing a lot of flames and light.
bläs
The white or lighter-coloured markings on a horse's face.

blaze /bleɪz/ v
brinna
(intransitive) To be on fire, especially producing bright flames.
skina stråla
(intransitive) To send forth or reflect a bright light; shine like a flame.

blazon /ˈbleɪzən/ blazons n
blasonering vapenbeskrivning
(heraldry) A coat of arms or a banner depicting a coat of arms.

blazon /ˈbleɪzən/ v
blasonera
(transitive) To describe a coat of arms.

bleach /bliːt͡ʃ/ [blit͡ʃ] [bliːt͡ʃ] bleaches n
blekmedel
(uncountable) A chemical, such as sodium hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide, or a preparation of such a chemical, used for disinfecting or whitening.

bleach /bliːt͡ʃ/ [blit͡ʃ] [bliːt͡ʃ] v
bleka
(transitive) To treat with bleach, especially so as to whiten (fabric, paper, etc.) or lighten (hair).

bleacher /ˈbli.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈbliː.t͡ʃə/ bleachers n
blekare
One who, or that which, bleaches.
läktare
(US, usually, in the plural) A stand of tiered planks used as seating for spectators, often outdoors.

bleak /bliːk/ bleaker bleakest adj
blek färglös
Without color; pale; pallid.
dyster
Unhappy; cheerless; miserable; emotionally desolate.

bleak /bliːk/ bleak bleaks n
löja benlöja
A small European river fish (Alburnus alburnus), of the family Cyprinidae.

bleat /ˈbliːt/ bleats n
bräkande
The characteristic cry of a sheep or a goat.

bleat /ˈbliːt/ v
bräka
Of a sheep or goat, to make its characteristic cry; of a human, to mimic this sound.

bleed /ˈbliːd/ v
blöda
(intransitive, of a person, animal or body part) To shed blood through an injured blood vessel.
(transitive) To steadily lose (something vital).
(intransitive, of an ink or dye) To spread from the intended location and stain the surrounding cloth or paper.
lufta
(transitive) To remove air bubbles from a pipe containing other fluids.

bleed out v
förblöda
(intransitive) To die due to excess bloodloss; to bleed to death.

bleeder /ˈblidɚ/ /ˈbliːdə/ bleeders n
bråkmakare bråkstake
(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Commonwealth, slang, derogatory) A troublesome fellow or thing; a blighter.

bleeding /ˈbliːdɪŋ/ bleedings n
blödning
The flow or loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel.

bleh interjection
blä
(slang) An expression of mild disgust, possible imitative of vomiting

blend /blɛnd/ blends n
blandning
A mixture of two or more things.

blend /blɛnd/ v
blanda
(transitive) To mingle; to mix; to unite intimately; to pass or shade insensibly into each other.
(obsolete) To pollute by mixture or association; to spoil or corrupt; to blot; to stain.

blender /ˈblɛn.də/ /ˈblɛn.dɚ/ blenders n
mixer
A machine with sharp rotating blades in a bowl, for mashing, crushing, or liquefying food ingredients.

blepharitis /blɛfəɹˈaɪtɪs/ blepharitides n
blefarit
(diseases) An inflammation of the eyelid.

blepharoplasty blepharoplasties n
ögonlocksplastik blepharoplastik
(surgery) Plastic surgery on the eyelid to improve vision or for cosmetic reasons.

bless /blɛs/ v
välsigna
(Perl, _, programming, transitive, past tense only blessed) To turn (a reference) into an object.

bless you /ˈblɛs juː/ interjection
prosit väl bekomme
(idiomatic) Said to someone who has just sneezed, as a polite remark.

blessed thistle blessed thistles n
kardbenedikt
Centaurea benedicta (formerly usually called Cnicus benedictus), a thistle-like plant native to the Mediterranean.

blessing /ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/ blessings n
välsignelse
Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
A pronouncement invoking divine aid.
The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.
hjord
A group of unicorns.

blighter blighters n
rackare
(British, Irish, Commonwealth, often, disrespectful) A person, usually male, especially one who behaves in an objectionable or pitiable manner.

blimp /blɪmp/ blimps n
blimp
(aviation) An airship constructed with a non-rigid lifting agent container.

blind /blaɪnd/ blinder blindest adj
blind synskadad
(not comparable) Unable to see, or only partially able to see.

blind /blaɪnd/ blinds n
persienn gardin jalousi markis rullgardin
A movable covering for a window to keep out light, made of cloth or of narrow slats that can block light or allow it to pass.
mörk
(poker) A forced bet: the small blind or the big blind.
(poker) A player who is forced to pay such a bet.

blind /blaɪnd/ v
förblinda blända
(transitive) To make temporarily or permanently blind.

blind date blind dates n
blindträff
(idiomatic) A date (romantic meeting) between two people who have never met before.

blind hole blind holes n
blindhål

blind man's buff n
blindbock
(Britain, games) A game where one person is blindfolded and tries to catch the other players.

blind spot blind spots n
död vinkel
(rail transport) The part of the railway/tramway track that cannot be seen in the side mirror or the side window.

blinder /ˈblaɪndə/ /ˈblaɪndɚ/ blinders n
skygglapp
A bag or cloth put over the head of a difficult horse while it is being handled or mounted.
A screen attached to a horse's bridle preventing it from being able to see things to its side.

blindfold /ˈblaɪndfəʊld/ blindfolds n
ögonbindel
A covering, usually a bandage, for the eyes, blocking light to the eyes.

blindfold /ˈblaɪndfəʊld/ v
binda för ögonen på
To cover the eyes, in order to make someone unable to see.
förblinda
To obscure understanding or comprehension.

blindly /ˈblaɪndli/ more blindly most blindly adv
blint i blindo
In a blind manner; without sight.

blindness /ˈblaɪndnəs/ blindnesses n
blindhet
The condition of being blind; unable to see.

blindside /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd/ v
ta på sängen överrumpla
(transitive, figurative, informal) To catch off guard; to take by surprise.

bling bling /blɪŋ blɪŋ/ n
bling bling-bling blingbling
(slang) Shiny jewelry that displays wealth, such as a diamond ring or a stylish gold necklace or bracelet.

blink /blɪŋk/ blinks n
blinka
The act of quickly closing both eyes and opening them again.
ögonblick
(figuratively) The time needed to close and reopen one's eyes.

blink /blɪŋk/ v
kisa
blinka
(intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.
To shine, especially with intermittent light; to twinkle; to flicker; to glimmer, as a lamp.
To send a signal with a lighting device.
To flash on and off at regular intervals.

blink of an eye blinks of an eye n
ögonblick
(idiom) A moment (a very short period of time).

blinker /ˈblɪŋkə/ /ˈblɪŋkəɹ/ blinkers n
skygglapp
Chiefly in the plural: a shield attached to the bridle of a horse or other domesticated animal to prevent it from seeing things behind it and to its side.
(slang) A black eye.
skygglapp ögonlock
(rare) The eyelid.

blinkers n
skygglapp
A pair of leather or rubber eye cups attached to a horse hood in order to impede the rear vision of racehorses and harness horses; blinders in (USA).

blinks /blɪŋks/ n
källört
a herbaceous annual plant of species Montia fontana, in the family Montiaceae, formerly included in the purslane family (Portulacaceae).

blip /blɪp/ blips n
blipp
(electronics) A small dot registered on electronic equipment, such as a radar or oscilloscope screen.
blipp pip
A short sound of a single pitch, usually electronically generated.

bliss /blɪs/ blisses n
lycksalighet lycka
Perfect happiness.

blister /ˈblɪstə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɪstɚ/ blisters n
blåsa
A small bubble between the layers of the skin that contains watery or bloody fluid and is caused by friction and pressure, burning, freezing, chemical irritation, disease, or infection.
A bubble, as on a painted surface.

blister pack blister packs n
blisterpack
One of several types of pre-formed plastic packaging, used for consumer goods and pharmaceuticals, consisting of a cavity and lidding.

blithely /ˈblaɪðli/ more blithely most blithely adv
bekymmerslöst
Without care, concern, or consideration.

blitz chess n
blixtschack
(chess) Chess played at a quick time control, with each side getting about five minutes to make their moves. Blitz chess is played at a variety of time controls, primarily 3+0 (three minutes per side), 3+2 (three minutes per side plus two extra seconds per move), 5+0, and 5+3.

blitzkrieg blitzkriegs n
blixtkrig
A fast military offensive, typically involving a large and highly mobile tank force with air support.

blizzard /ˈblɪ.zəd/ /ˈblɪ.zɚd/ blizzards n
snöstorm snöoväder
A large snowstorm accompanied by strong winds and greatly reduced visibility caused by blowing snow.

bloated /ˈbloʊtɪd/ more bloated most bloated adj
däst
Swollen with fluid or gas.

bloc /blɑk/ /blɒk/ blocs n
block
A group of voters or politicians who share common goals.
A group of countries acting together for political or economic goals, an alliance: e.g., the eastern bloc, the western bloc, a trading bloc, the Eurozone, the European Union.

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ blocks n
block
A set of sheets (of paper) joined together at one end, forming a cuboid shape.
(computing) A logical data storage unit containing one or more physical sectors.
(programming) A region of code in a program that acts as a single unit, such as a function or loop.
(cryptography) A fixed-length group of bits making up part of a message.
block kloss
A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.
kubbe block huggkubbe
A case or frame housing one or more sheaves (pulleys), used with ropes to increase or redirect force, for example as part of lifting gear or a sailing ship's rigging. See also block and tackle.
kubbe huggkubbe
A chopping block: a cuboid base for cutting or beheading.
kvarter
A contiguous group of urban lots of property, typically several acres in extent, not crossed by public streets.
The distance from one street to another in a city or suburb that is built (approximately) to a grid pattern.
blockering hinder stopp
Something that prevents something from passing.
knopp skalle
(slang) The human head.

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ v
blockera
(transitive) To fill or obstruct (something) so that it is not possible to pass.
(transitive) To prevent (something or someone) from passing.
(transitive) To prevent (something from happening or someone from doing something).
blockera förhindra
(transitive, sports) To impede (an opponent or opponent's play).
förhindra
(transitive, theater) To specify the positions and movements of the actors for (a section of a play or film).
blocka blockera
(programming, intransitive) To wait for some condition to become true.

block and tackle block and tackles blocks and tackles n
talja
A system in which a rope, cable, or chain (the tackle) is passed over pulleys enclosed in two (or rarely more) blocks, one fixed and one attached to a load, which is used to gain mechanical advantage to lift or pull heavy loads.

block heater block heaters n
motorvärmare
An electric heater that heats the engine of a car to ease starting in cold weather.

blockade /blɑˈkeɪd/ /blɒˈkeɪd/ blockades n
blockad
(by extension) Any form of formal isolation or inhibition of something, especially with the force of law or arms.

blockade /blɑˈkeɪd/ /blɒˈkeɪd/ v
blockera spärra
(transitive) To create a blockade against.

blockbuster /ˈblɑkˌbʌs.tɚ/ /ˈblɒkˌbʌs.tə(ɹ)/ blockbusters n
kvartersbomb
A high-explosive bomb used for the purposes of demolishing extensive areas, such as a city block.
kassasuccé knallsucce
(informal) Something, such as a film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales, as opposed to a box office bomb.

blockchain blockchains n
blockkedja
A shared record of past transactions in a distributed network, typically used for cryptocurrency. [from 2010s]

blockfield blockfields n
blockterräng
A surface covered by block-sized angular rocks, usually associated with alpine and subpolar climates and periglaciation.

blockhead blockheads n
dumhuvud träskalle
(colloquial) A stupid person.

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ blogs n
blogg
(Internet) A website that allows users to reflect, share opinions, and discuss various topics in the form of an online journal, sometimes letting readers comment on their posts. Most blogs are written in a slightly informal tone (personal journals, news, businesses, etc.)

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ v
blogga
(blogging, ambitransitive) To contribute to a blog.

blogger /ˈblɒ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɔ.ɡɚ/ bloggers n
bloggare
(Internet) A contributor to a blog (from weblog) or online journal.

blogosphere /ˈblɒɡ.əʊ.ˌsfɪɚ/ blogospheres n
bloggosfär
(Internet) The totality of blogs, especially the unique jargons, cultures and shared interests created by their interconnection. [1999]

blogpost blogposts n
blogginlägg
(Internet) An entry posted to a blog.

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ blonder blondest more blond most blond adj
blond
Of a bleached or pale golden (light yellowish) colour.
blond ljus ljushyad
(of a, person) Having blond hair.

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ blonds n
blondin
A person with this hair color.

blood /blʊd/ /blʌd/ bloods n
blod
A vital liquid flowing in the bodies of many types of animals that usually conveys nutrients and oxygen. In vertebrates, it is colored red by hemoglobin, is conveyed by arteries and veins, is pumped by the heart and is usually generated in bone marrow.
blod blodsband
A family relationship due to birth, such as that between siblings; contrasted with relationships due to marriage or adoption. (See blood relative, blood relation.)
blodprov blod
(medicine, countable) A blood test or blood sample.

blood /blʊd/ /blʌd/ v
bloda ner
(transitive) To cause something to be covered with blood; to bloody.

blood and soil n
blod och jord
A nationalist or Fascist ideology linking a particular ethnicity or heritage to a particular geographic region, as in the concept of Lebensraum (“living space”) in Nazi Germany or white nationalism in the United States.

blood bank blood banks n
blodbank
(medicine) a place where human blood or blood plasma is typed and stored for use in transfusions

blood cell blood cells n
blodkropp
(hematology, cytology) Any of the cells normally found in blood, namely erythrocytes and leukocytes, sometimes including the platelets.

blood clot blood clots n
blodpropp
(hematology, pathology) A clot formed from platelets and other elements; that forms in a blood vessel in a living organism, and causes thrombosis or obstruction of the vessel at its point of formation or travel to other areas of the body.

blood diamond blood diamonds n
konfliktdiamant
A diamond that has been mined in a war zone and sold in order to finance the conflict.

blood donor blood donors n
blodgivare
A person who donates blood for use in transfusion.

blood eagle blood eagles n
blodörn
A method of Viking ritual execution, in which the ribs are opened from the back, and the lungs pulled out and arranged to resemble wings.

blood film blood films n
blodutstryk
A thin layer of blood spread on a microscope slide for examination of the various blood cells and detection of parasites.

blood flow n
blodflöde
The continuous circulation of blood in the cardiovascular system; bloodstream.

blood is thicker than water proverb
blod är tjockare än vatten
(family, idiomatic) Family relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.

blood loss blood losses n
blodförlust
(pathology) the loss of blood caused by heavy bleeding

blood moon blood moons n
blodmåne
(idiomatic, astronomy) The moon as it appears during a total lunar eclipse.

blood orange blood oranges n
blodapelsin
A type of orange (a variety of Citrus sinensis) notable for its dark, crimson red flesh.

blood plasma blood plasmas n
blodplasma
(hematology) The clear fluid portion of blood in which the red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are suspended; forms serum upon clotting.

blood poisoning blood poisonings n
blodförgiftning
(pathology) The presence in the bloodstream of microorganisms or their toxins in sufficient quantity to cause serious illness; sepsis or septicemia.

blood pressure /ˈblʌd ˌpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ blood pressures n
blodtryck
The pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries and veins; it varies during the heartbeat cycle, and according to a person's age, health and physical condition.

blood red more blood red most blood red adj
blodröd
Of a deep vivid red colour.

blood sample blood samples n
blodprov
A sample of blood.

blood sausage blood sausages n
blodkorv blodpudding
A cooked sausage made out of meat (most often pork), blood and various other regional ingredients.

blood sugar blood sugars n
blodsocker
(medicine, physiology) Glucose in the blood.
blodsockerhalt
(medicine, physiology) The amount of glucose in a person's blood.

blood test blood tests n
blodprov
A serologic analysis of a sample of blood; a test in which blood is removed from a subject and analyzed to determine the presence or levels of any of a variety of substances which indicate whether the subject has health problems.

blood transfusion blood transfusions n
blodtransfusion blodöverföring
(medicine) The taking of blood from one individual and inserting it or blood-based products into the circulatory system of another.

blood type blood types n
blodgrupp
A classification of blood that is based on the presence or absence of antigens in the red blood cells of an individual. For the purposes of blood transfusion three antigens referred to as "A", "B" and "RhD" (out of a total of 29) are the most important. Based on their presence the human blood can be classified to A, AB, B, and O blood types which are further divided to Rh positive or negative.

blood vessel blood vessels n
blodkärl blodådra ådra
(anatomy) A component of the circulatory system, such as an artery, capillary, or vein, that carries blood.

blood, sweat and tears n
blod, svett och tårar
(idiom) A person's determination and hard work.

bloodbath /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/ /ˈblʌdˌbɑːθ/ bloodbaths n
blodbad
Indiscriminate killing or slaughter; a massacre.

bloodhound /ˈblʌd.haʊnd/ bloodhounds n
blodhund
A large scenthound famed for its ability to follow a scent many days old, over vast distances. This dog is often used as a police dog to track missing people, fleeing suspects, or escaped prisoners.

bloodiness bloodinesses n
blodighet
The characteristic of being bloody.

bloodletting bloodlettings n
åderlåtning
(historical, medicine) The archaic practice of treating illness by removing some blood, believed to be tainted, from the stricken person.
blodsutgjutelse
A circumstance, such as a battle, where a large amount of blood is likely to be spilled through violence.

bloodline bloodlines n
blodslinje
The abstract link between a person and their ancestors.

bloodlust /ˈblʌdˌlʌst/ bloodlusts n
blodtörst
A desire for bloodshed and carnage, often aroused in the heat of battle and leading to uncontrolled slaughter and torture.

bloodnut bloodnuts n
rödtott
(Australia, informal) A person with red hair, a redhead.

bloodshed /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/ bloodsheds n
blodsutgjutelse blodspillan
(literally) The shedding or spilling of blood.
A slaughter; destruction of life, notably on a large scale.

bloodsoaked more bloodsoaked most bloodsoaked adj
bloddränkt
Soaked in blood.

bloodstain bloodstains n
blodfläck
A spot or area that has been discolored by having absorbed blood.

bloodstained more bloodstained most bloodstained adj
blodfläckad
Stained, spotted or otherwise discolored with blood.

bloodstone bloodstones n
heliotrop
A green chalcedony that is sprinkled with red spots or veins of hematite.

bloodstream /ˈblʌd.stɹɪim/ bloodstreams n
blodomlopp
The flow of blood through the circulatory system of an animal

bloodsucker bloodsuckers n
blodsugare
An animal that drinks the blood of others, especially by sucking blood through a puncture wound; a hemovore.
blodsugare utsugare
(by extension) One who attempts to take as much from others as possible; a leech.

bloodsucking adj
blodsugande
That draws off the blood of another animal, or a person. (of an insect or animal)

bloodthirst n
blodtörst
An eagerness for bloodshed.

bloodthirsty /ˈblʌdˌθɚsti/ /ˈblʌdθəːsti/ bloodthirstier bloodthirstiest more bloodthirsty most bloodthirsty adj
blodtörstig
Thirsty for blood: inexorably violent or eager for bloodshed; murderous.

bloody /ˈblɜ.ɖiː/ /ˈblʌ.diː/ /ˈbɫɐ.diː/ bloodier bloodiest adj
blodig
Covered in blood.
Characterised by bloodshed.
förbannad djävla sabla satans
(informal, Britain, Ireland, Newfoundland, Australia, NZ, South Africa) Used as an intensifier.

bloody dock n
skogsskräppa
A herb named for its characteristic red or purple veins, used in moderate amounts in salads and as ornamental vegetable, Rumex sanguineus.

bloody hell interjection
jävla skit
An expression of dismay, disgust, anger, surprise etc.

bloody mary bloody maries bloody marys n
bloody mary
A cocktail made from vodka, tomato juice, and usually other spices or flavorings, such as Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, beef consommé or bouillon, horseradish, celery or celery salt, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice.

bloom /bluːm/ v
blomma
(transitive) To cause to blossom; to make flourish.

blooming /ˈbluː.mɪŋ/ /ˈblʊ.mɪŋ/ more blooming most blooming adj
blomstrande
Opening in blossoms; flowering.

blooper /ˈblu.pɚ/ /ˈbluː.pə/ bloopers n
groda
(informal) A blunder, an error.

blossom /ˈblɑ.səm/ /ˈblɒ.səm/ blossoms n
blomma
A flower, especially one indicating that a fruit tree is fruiting; (collectively) a mass of such flowers.
blomning
The state or season of producing such flowers.

blossom /ˈblɑ.səm/ /ˈblɒ.səm/ v
blomma blomstra
(intransitive) To have, or open into, blossoms; to bloom.
blomstra
(intransitive) To begin to thrive or flourish.

blot /blɑt/ /blɒt/ blots n
fläck bläckplump plump
A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.

blot out v
skymma
(transitive) To obscure.

blotting paper n
läskpapper
Absorbent paper used to dry ink.

blouse /blaʊs/ /blaʊz/ /bluːz/ blouses n
blus
(fashion) A shirt for women or girls, particularly a shirt with buttons and often a collar; a dress shirt tailored for women.

blow /bloʊ/ /bləʊ/ blows n
blåst
A strong wind.
slag
The act of striking or hitting.
A damaging occurrence.
blom
A mass or display of flowers; a yield.
A bloom, state of flowering.

blow /bloʊ/ /bləʊ/ v
blåsa
(intransitive) To produce an air current.
(transitive) To propel by an air current (or, if under water, a water current), usually with the mouth.
(intransitive) To be propelled by an air current.
(transitive) To create or shape by blowing.
(transitive) To cause to make sound by blowing, as a musical instrument.
(intransitive, of a cetacean) To exhale visibly through the spout the seawater which it has taken in while feeding.
spränga
(transitive, with "up", or, with prep phrase headed by "to") To cause to explode, shatter, or be utterly destroyed.
(transitive) To put out of breath; to cause to blow from fatigue.
suga av
(obsolete) To spread by report; to publish; to disclose.
(intransitive) To breathe hard or quick; to pant; to puff.

blow one's nose v
snyta
To expel mucus or other matter from one's nasal passages, via one's nostril, by force of lung power.

blow out v
blåsa ut
(slang) To sing out, sing out loud.

blow over v
blåsa omkull
To blow on something causing it to topple.
To be knocked down by wind.
bedarra mojna
(idiomatic) To pass naturally; to go away; to calm down or subside.

blow someone's mind v
få någon att tappa hakan få någon och tappa hakan
(idiomatic) To astonish someone; to flabbergast someone.

blow up v
spränga explodera
(transitive) To cause (something or someone) to explode, or to destroy (something) or maim or kill (someone) by means of an explosion.
förstora
(transitive) To enlarge or zoom in.
(cycling) To succumb to oxygen debt and lose the ability to maintain pace in a race.
blåsa upp
(transitive, dated) To inflate, as with pride, self-conceit, etc.; to puff up.

blow-by-blow adj
detaljerad
Detailing every action or occurrence completely.

blow-up doll blow-up dolls n
uppblåsbar Barbara

blowfish blowfish blowfishes n
blåsfisk
Any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe several times their normal size by swallowing water or air when threatened.

blowfly blowflies n
spyfluga
Any of various flies of the family Calliphoridae that lay their eggs in rotting meat, dung, or open wounds.

blowgun blowguns n
blåsrör
A hollow tube through which a dart or similar missile may be blown.

blowhole /ˈbləʊhəʊl/ blowholes n
blåshål
(marine biology) The spiracle, on the top of the head, through which cetaceans breathe.

blowjob /ˈbloʊd͡ʒɑb/ /ˈbləʊdʒɒb/ blowjobs n
avsugning
(sex, vulgar, slang) An act of fellatio, or sucking a penis or other phallic object (such as a dildo). Stimulation of somebody's penis or testicles with a person's lips, tongue or mouth with the purpose of giving the receiver sexual pleasure. It may or may not result in orgasm.

blowtorch /ˈbloʊˌtoɹt͡ʃ/ /ˈbləʊˌtɔːtʃ/ blowtorches n
blåslampa
A tool which projects a controlled stream of a highly flammable gas over a spark in order to produce a controlled flame.

blowy blowies n
blåsig
windy or breezy

blubber /ˈblʌbɚ/ blubbers n
späck
The thick coat of fat worn by many Arctic animals, such as sea lions, and Antarctic animals, such as penguins; used to insulate warmth in the animal's body.

blucher /ˈbluːkə/ bluchers n
Blücherskor
A sturdy laced leather half-boot.

bludgeon /ˈblʌd͡ʒ.ən/ bludgeons n
klubba
A short, heavy club, often of wood, which is thicker or loaded at one end.

blue /bljuː/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ bluer bluest more blue most blue adj
deprimerad
(informal) Depressed, melancholic, sad.
blå
(particle physics) Having a color charge of blue.

blue /bljuː/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ blues n
blå blått
Anything coloured blue, especially to distinguish it from similar objects differing only in color.
blåvinge
(entomology) Any of the butterflies of the subfamily Polyommatinae in the family Lycaenidae, most of which have blue on their wings.

blue blood blue bloods n
blått blod
(uncountable) Noble or aristocratic ancestry.

blue card blue cards n
blåkort blått kort
p. 2009, An EU-wide work permit allowing high-skilled non-EU citizens to work and live in any country within the European Union, excluding Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom, which are not subject to the proposal.

blue cheese /blu ˈtʃiz/ /bluː ˈtʃiːz/ blue cheeses n
blåmögelost grönmögelost mögelost ädelost
A kind of cheese with bluish mold in it.

blue crane blue cranes n
paradistrana
Grus paradisea, a bird of the crane (Gruidae) family

blue fox blue foxes n
blåräv
A variant of arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus), raised in captivity because of its bluish grey-winter fur.

blue jay blue jays n
blåskrika
Any of species Cyanocitta cristata of North American jays with blue feathering from the top of its head to midway down its back.

blue jeans n
blåjeans
A pair of trousers made from denim cotton and dyed dark blue.

blue line blue lines n
blålinje
(ice hockey) Either of the two thick blue lines on the ice that separate an attacking zone or defending zone from the neutral zone.

blue monkey blue monkeys n
diademmarkatta
A monkey of species Cercopithecus mitis, native to central and eastern Africa.

blue mussel blue mussels n
blåmussla
A medium-sized edible mussel, Mytilus edulis, found on the North Atlantic coast of North America, Europe, and in other temperate and polar waters around the world.

blue rock thrush blue rock thrushes n
blåtrast
Monticola solitarius, a thrush-like flycatcher found in southern Europe, northern Africa and parts of Asia

blue screen of death blue screens of death n
blå skärm av döden blåskärm
(computing, informal) An error screen displayed by some operating systems, especially Microsoft Windows, after encountering an unrecoverable error which causes the system to shut down.

blue shark blue sharks n
blåhaj
A long blue shark, resembling a great white shark but smaller, of the species Prionace glauca.

blue straggler blue stragglers n
blå eftersläntrar
(astronomy, star) An unusually hot and blue star in globular clusters.

blue swallow blue swallows n
blåsvala

blue tit blue tits n
blåmes
Cyanistes caeruleus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae, with an azure blue crown and dark blue line passing through the eye and encircling the white cheeks to the chin.

blue whale blue whales n
blåval
A whale (Balaenoptera musculus), blue in color and the largest known living animal.

blue-blooded more blue-blooded most blue-blooded adj
blåblodig
aristocratic or patrician

blue-cheeked bee-eater blue-cheeked bee-eaters n
grön biätare
Merops persicus, a species of bee-eater found in North Africa and the Middle East.

blue-eyed adj
blåögd
Naive; innocent; ingenuous.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see blue,‎ eyed (or eye, -ed).

blue-gray more blue-gray most blue-gray adj
åskblå
Of a bluish grey color.

blue-winged kookaburra blue-winged kookaburras n
blåvingad kookaburra
A kookaburra of species Dacelo leachii, of northern Australia and New Guinea.

bluebell bluebells n
blåklocka
Scottish bluebell (harebell) (Campanula rotundifolia)
klockhyacint
Various flowering plants with blue, usually pendulous, flowers.

blueberry /ˈblu.ˌbɛ.ɹi/ /ˈbluːb(ə)ɹi/ blueberries n
amerikanskt blåbär blåbär
(countable) An edible round berry, belonging to the cowberry group (Vaccinium sect. Cyanococcus), with flared crowns at the end, that turns blue on ripening.
(countable) The shrub of the above-mentioned berry.
(countable, and, uncountable) A dark blue colour.

blueberrying /ˈbluˌbɛɹi.ɪŋ/ /ˈbluːbəɹi.ɪŋ/ /ˈbluːbɹi.ɪŋ/ n
blåbärsplockande
The act of gathering blueberries.

bluefish bluefish bluefishes n
blåfisk
A voracious fish (Pomatomus saltatrix) found in waters of the Atlantic and Indian Ocean.

blueness bluenesses n
blåhet blånad
The quality or characteristic of being blue in color.

blueprint /ˈbluːˌpɹɪnt/ blueprints n
blåkopia
A print produced with this process.

blues /bluːz/ blues n
blues
(music genre) A musical form, African-American in origin, generally featuring an eight-bar or twelve-bar blues structure and using the blues scale.
(music, always singular) A musical composition following blues forms.

bluestocking bluestockings n
blåstrumpa
(usually derogatory) A scholarly, literary, or cultured woman.

bluetail /ˈbluˌteɪl/ /ˈbluːteɪl/ bluetails n
blåstjärt näktergal
Either of two species of passerine bird in the genus Tarsiger.
Ischnura-släktet
Any of several species of damselfly in the genus Ischnura.

blueth n
blånad
(rare) The state of being blue; blueness. [from 18th c.]

bluethroat bluethroats n
blåhake
A small Old World passerine bird, of species Luscinia svecica, the male in spring having a bright blue throat.

bluff /blʌf/ bluffer bluffest adj
burdus rättfram
Roughly frank and hearty in one's manners.

bluff /blʌf/ bluffs n
bluff
An act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate; braggadocio.
(poker) An attempt to represent oneself as holding a stronger hand than one actually does.

bluff /blʌf/ v
bluffa
(poker) To make a bluff; to give the impression that one's hand is stronger than it is.

bluish /ˈbluːɪʃ/ more bluish most bluish adj
blåaktig
Having a tint or hue similar to the colour blue.

blunder /ˈblʌn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈblʌn.dɚ/ blunders n
tabbe blunder tavla
A clumsy or embarrassing mistake.

blunder /ˈblʌn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈblʌn.dɚ/ v
drumla
(intransitive) To move blindly or clumsily.

blunderbuss /ˈblʌn.dəˌbʌs/ /ˈblʌn.dɚˌbʌs/ blunderbusses n
muskedunder
An old style of muzzleloading firearm and early form of shotgun with a distinctive short, large caliber barrel that is flared at the muzzle, therefore able to fire scattered quantities of nails, stones, shot, etc. at short range.

blunt /blʌnt/ blunter bluntest adj
trubbig
Having a thick edge or point; not sharp.

blunt /blʌnt/ blunts n
joint jolle joppe
(smoking, slang, US) A marijuana cigar.

blunt /blʌnt/ v
trubba
To dull the edge or point of, by making it thicker; to make blunt.

blunt instrument blunt instruments n
tillhygge
(literally) An object lacking sharp surfaces, especially as used to cause injury.

blurb /blɝ(ː)b/ blurbs n
anmälan baksidestext
A short description of a book, film, or other work, written and used for promotional purposes.

blurred /blɜːd/ /blɝd/ more blurred most blurred adj
oklar oskarp suddig utflytande
Out of focus; partially obscured; smudged.

blurry /ˈblɜːɹi/ blurrier blurriest adj
oklar oskarp suddig utflytande
(of an image) Not clear, crisp, or focused; having fuzzy edges.

blush /blʌʃ/ blushes n
rodnande
An act of blushing; a pink or red glow on the face caused by embarrassment, shame, modesty, etc.
rouge
(uncountable, countable) A sort of makeup, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks.

blush /blʌʃ/ v
rodna
(intransitive) To become red in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.

boa constrictor boa constrictors n
kungsboa
A large tropical American snake, Boa constrictor, that kills its prey by squeezing them.

boar /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ boar boars n
galt
A male pig.
A male guinea pig.

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔɹd/ /bɔːd/ boards n
bräda skiva
A relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making.
bord panel
A device (e.g., switchboard) containing electrical switches and other controls and designed to control lights, sound, telephone connections, etc.
tavla
Short for blackboard, whiteboard, chessboard, surfboard, circuit board, message board (on the Internet), etc.
nämnd styrelse
A committee that manages the business of an organization, e.g., a board of directors.

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔɹd/ /bɔːd/ v
gå ombord
(transitive) To step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance.
inackordera
(transitive) To provide someone with meals and lodging, usually in exchange for money.
(transitive) To receive meals and lodging in exchange for money.
borda äntra
(transitive, nautical) To (at least attempt to) capture an enemy ship by going alongside and grappling her, then invading her with a boarding party.

board game board games n
brädspel
Any of many games of strategy or chance played on a specially designed board; often involves one or more players moving pieces and using dice or cards.

board meeting board meetings n
styrelsemöte
a meeting held by the board (of directors) of a company, or any other organisation that has a governing board.

board of directors boards of directors n
styrelse
A group of people elected by stockholders to establish corporate policies and make management decisions.

boarder /ˈbo(ː)ɹdɚ/ /ˈboədə/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔːdə/ boarders n
matgäst
Someone who pays for meals and lodging in a house rather than a hotel.

boarding pass /ˈbɔɹdɪŋ ˌpæs/ boarding passes n
boardingcard boardingkort boarding-pass embarkeringskort ombordstigningskort
A document or card, similar to a ticket, needed in order to board an airplane or other mode of transport.

boarding school /bɔɹdɪŋ ˈskul/ /bɔːdɪŋ ˈskuːl/ boarding schools n
internat internatskola
A school which provides board and lodging as well as tuition, with students going home at weekends or between terms.

boardroom /ˈbɔɹdˌɹuːm/ boardrooms n
styrelserum
The room where a group of people (especially the board of a company or organization) conducts its meetings

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ boasts n
skryt
A brag; ostentatious positive appraisal of oneself.
Something that one brags about.

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ v
skryta skrävla
(intransitive) To brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself.

boastful /ˈbəʊstf(ə)l/ /ˈbəʊstfʊl/ more boastful most boastful adj
skrytsam
Tending to boast or brag.

boastfully more boastfully most boastfully adv
skrytsamt
In a boastful manner.

boastfulness boastfulnesses n
skrytsamhet
The characteristic of being boastful.

boasting /ˈboʊstɪŋ/ boastings n
skryt skrävel
The making of boasts.

boat /boʊt/ /bəʊt/ boats n
båt
A craft used for transportation of goods, fishing, racing, recreational cruising, or military use on or in the water, propelled by oars or outboard motor or inboard motor or by wind.

boat lift boat lifts n
båtlyft skeppslyft lyftverk
A mechanism used for raising and lowering boats on a canal vertically from one water level to another.

boat person boat people boat persons n
båtmänniska
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see boat,‎ person.

boat shoe boat shoes n
seglarsko
A type of casual footwear resembling a loafer, originally designed to be worn aboard a boat, characterized by water-resistant hide, soles designed to improve hold on wet deck of the boat and side lacing.

boatbill boatbills n
båtnäbb
A form of heron, Cochlearius cochlearius, native to Central and South America

boathook boathooks n
båtshake
A hook attached to a pole used for pulling or pushing boats, rafts, logs or other objects to or from the side of a boat.

boathouse /ˈboʊtˌhaʊs/ boathouses n
båthus
A building at the edge of a river, lake or other body of water in which boats are kept.

boatload /ˈboʊtˌloʊd/ /ˈbəʊtˌləʊd/ boatloads n
båtlass
(slang) A large quantity.

boatswain /ˈboʊ.sən/ /ˈbəʊ.sən/ /ˈbəʊt.sweɪn/ boatswains n
båtsman överskeppare
The officer (or warrant officer) in charge of sails, rigging, anchors, cables etc. and all work on deck of a sailing ship.

bob /bɑb/ /bɒb/ v
guppa
(intransitive) To move gently and vertically, in either a single motion or repeatedly up and down, at or near the surface of a body of water, or similar medium.

bobbin bobbins n
spole
A spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.

bobble /ˈbɒbəl/ bobbles n
hårsnodd
(British) Elasticated band used for securing hair (for instance in a ponytail), a hair tie

bobcat /ˈbɒb.kæt/ /ˈbɔb.kæt/ bobcats n
rödlo
A North American wildcat, Lynx rufus, having tufted ears and a short tail.

bobsleigh bobsleighs n
bob
(UK) The sled used in the sport of bobsleigh.

bode /boʊd/ /bəʊd/ v
båda
(ambitransitive) To indicate by signs, as future events; to be an omen of; to portend or foretell.

bodice /ˈbɑdɪs/ /ˈbɒdɪs/ bodices n
liv snörliv
A sleeveless shirt for women, sometimes provided with detachable sleeves.
The upper portion of a women's one-piece dress, equivalent to a shirt.

bodily /ˈbɑdɪli/ /ˈbɒdɪli/ more bodily most bodily adj
kroppslig lekamlig
Of, relating to, or concerning the body.

bodily fluid bodily fluids n
kroppsvätska
(anatomy) Any liquid portion of the body, such as blood, urine, semen, saliva, especially when expelled.

body /ˈbɑdi/ /ˈbɒdi/ [ˈbɑɾi] bodies n
kropp
The physical structure of a human or animal seen as one single organism. [from 9th c.]
The fleshly or corporeal nature of a human, as opposed to the spirit or soul. [from 13th c.]
An organisation, company or other authoritative group. [from 17th c.]
Any physical object or material thing. [from 14th c.]
kaross kropp
The largest or most important part of anything, as distinct from its appendages or accessories. [from 11th c.]

body and soul adv
kropp och själ

body bag body bags n
liksäck
A non-porous bag designed to contain a human body, used for the storage and transport of corpses.

body butter body butters n
kroppssmör
An unguent moisturizer designed to be applied to the body.

body camera /ˈbɑdi ˈkæməɹə/ /ˈbɑdi ˈkæmɹə/ /ˈbɑɾi-/ /ˈbɒdi ˈkæməɹə/ /ˈbɒdi ˈkæmɹə/ body cameras n
kroppskamera
A video recording system worn on the body, typically used by law enforcement officers to record their interactions with the public, and gather video evidence at crime scenes. [from 21st century]

body hair body hairs n
kroppsbehåring kroppshår
(anatomy) Hair of the body; in particular, androgenic hair, to the exclusion of facial hair and the hair atop one's head.

body language body languages n
kroppsspråk
Nonverbal communication by means of facial expressions, eye behavior, gestures, posture, and the like; often thought to be involuntary.
Deliberate, usually culturally influenced, nonverbal communication using the body through facial expressions, gestures, dance, mime, etc.

body mass index body mass indexes body mass indices n
BMI kroppsmasseindex
A statistical measure of the weight of a person scaled according to height, used to estimate if a person is underweight or overweight. BMI units are defined as \mathrm{kg}/\mathrm{m}^2 ≈ \mathrm{703*lb}/\mathrm{in}^2.

body odour body odours n
kroppslukt kroppsodör
The unpleasant smell emitted by a person's body, caused by bacteria multiplied by sweat.

body of water bodies of water n
vattenmassa
Any significant accumulation of water, usually covering the Earth or another planet, such as an ocean, a river, lake or a bay.

body painting body paintings n
kroppsmålning
(uncountable) The application of paint to the body as a form of body art.
(countable) A body painted this way and viewed of as a work of art.

body part body parts n
kroppsdel
(anatomy) Any part of an animal organism, such as an organ, limb or extremity.

body politic bodies politic n
samhällskropp
(metaphorical) The collective body of a nation or state as politically organized.

body positivity n
kroppspositivism
The acceptance and appreciation of all types of human body (associated with fat acceptance)

body snatcher body snatchers n
likplundrare likrånare likrövare liksnattare liktjuv
One who abducts or controls another's body, such as a slaver, psychic, or human resources agent.
(historical) One who sells cadavers to anatomists, surgeons, etc., especially by exhuming corpses from graves, a resurrection man.

bodybuilder /ˈbɑː.diˌbɪl.dɚ/ /ˈbɒ.diˌbɪl.də/ [ˈbɑː.ɾiˌbɪɫ.ɾɚ] bodybuilders n
bodybuilder kroppsbyggare
(bodybuilding) A person who uses diet and exercise to build an aesthetically muscular physique, in order to compete in bodybuilding.

bodybuilding /ˈbɑːdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ /ˈbɒdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ n
bodybuilding
A sport in which the aesthetics of muscular development is the basis for competition.

bodyfat n
kroppsfett
Fat stored in the form of adipose tissue.

bodyguard /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːɹd/ /ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/ bodyguards n
livvakt
A person or group of persons, often armed, responsible for protecting an individual.

bodystocking bodystockings n
kroppsstrumpa
A one-piece article of lingerie, resembling stockings or pantyhose but covering the torso, legs and sometimes the arms.

bodyweight bodyweights n
kroppsvikt
The weight or mass of an organism.

bodywork bodyworks n
kaross
The exterior body of a motor vehicle.

bog /bɑɡ/ /bɒɡ/ /bɔɡ/ bogs n
myr mosse
(uncountable) The acidic soil of such areas, principally composed of peat; marshland, swampland.

bog bilberry /bɒɡ ˈbɪlb(ə)ɹɪ/ bog bilberries n
odon
A shrub native of the cool temperate areas of northern hemisphere, Vaccinium uliginosum, and the berry of that shrub.

bog body bog bodies n
mosslik mosskropp
A human cadaver that has been naturally mummified in a peat bog.

bog iron ore n
myrmalm
(geology) Deposit of porous, impure limonite found in bogs and swamps.

bogatyr /ˌboʊɡəˈtɪɚ/ bogatyri bogatyrs n
bogatyr
(historical) A medieval heroic warrior in Kievan Rus, akin to the Western European knight-errant.

bogie /ˈboʊ.ɡi/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡi/ bogies n
boggi
(by extension, rail transport, also, attributively) One of two sets of wheels under a locomotive or railcar; also, a structure with axles and wheels under a locomotive, railcar, or semi which provides support and reduces vibration for the vehicle.

bogland boglands n
myrmark

bogue /boʊɡ/ bogues n
oxögonfisk
A species of seabream fish native to the eastern Atlantic (Boops boops).

bohemian /boʊˈhimi.ən/ more bohemian most bohemian adj
bohemisk
Unconventional, especially in habit or dress.

bohemian /boʊˈhimi.ən/ bohemians n
bohem
A person, especially an artist or writer, who lives an unconventional or nonconformist lifestyle.

bohrium /ˈbɔːɹiəm/ n
bohrium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Bh) with an atomic number of 107.

boil /bɔɪl/ /ˈbɔɪ.əl/ boils n
böld varböld
A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.

boil /bɔɪl/ /ˈbɔɪ.əl/ v
koka sjuda
(transitive, of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.
(ambitransitive) To cook in boiling water.
koka
(intransitive, of liquids) To begin to turn into a gas, seethe.
stekas
(transitive, UK, informal) To bring to a boil, to heat so as to cause the contents to boil.

boil over v
koka över
(intransitive) To boil to such an extent as to overflow its container.

boil up v
koka upp
(transitive) To cook or prepare by boiling.

boiled /bɔɪld/ more boiled most boiled adj
kokt
Cooked in boiling water.

boiled egg boiled eggs n
hårdkokt ägg kokt ägg löskokt ägg
An egg which has been cooked in the shell in boiling water. It can be hard-boiled or soft-boiled.

boiler /ˈbɔɪlə/ /ˈbɔɪlɚ/ boilers n
panna varmvattenberedare värmepanna
A device consisting of a heat source and a tank for storing hot water, typically for space heating, domestic hot water etc., disregarding the source of heat.

boiler room boiler rooms n
panncentral pannrum värmecentral
A room in a building that houses the boiler(s) and similar equipment.

boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ more boiling most boiling adj
kokande
That boils or boil.
kokande kokhet
(informal, hyperbole) Of a thing: extremely hot or active.
kokhet
(informal, hyperbole) Of the weather: very hot.

boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ boilings n
kokning
(countable) The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point.

boiling hot adj
kokhet skållhet
(idiomatic) Extremely hot (having a high temperature: of an object, the weather, a living creature)

boiling point /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/ boiling points n
kokpunkt
(physics, chemistry) The temperature at which a liquid boils, with the vapor pressure equal to the given external pressure.

boink /bɔɪŋk/ v
bonka bäver
(ambitransitive, informal) To have sexual intercourse (with); to bonk.

boisterous /ˈbɔɪstəɹəs/ /ˈbɔɪstɹəs/ more boisterous most boisterous adj
stormig
Characterized by violence and agitation; wild; stormy.

bok choy /ˌbɒkˈt͡ʃɔɪ/ n
kinakål
Chinese cabbage, Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis, an East Asian leafy vegetable related to the Western cabbage.

bokeh /ˈboʊ.kə/ /ˈboʊˌkeɪ/ /ˈbəʊ.kə/ /ˈbəʊˌkeɪ/ bokehs n
bokeh
(photography) A subjective aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas of an image projected by a camera lens.

bold /baʉld/ /boʊld/ /ˈbəʊld/ [bɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈbɒʊ(ɫ)d] bolder boldest more bold most bold adj
djärv modig
Courageous, daring.
fet fetstil fetstilt
(typography, of, _, typefaces) Having thicker strokes than the ordinary form of the typeface.

bolete /boʊˈlit/ boletes n
sopp
A type of fruiting body produced by certain fungus species in the order Boletales, especially those of genus Boletus, many of which are prized for their flavour; any species of said order that produces such a fruiting body.

bolide /ˈboʊ.laɪd/ /ˈboʊ.lɪd/ bolides n
bolid
An extremely bright meteor.

bollard /ˈbɒlɑːd/ /ˈbɒləd/ /ˈbɒləɹd/ bollards n
pollare
A similar post preventing vehicle access to a pedestrian area, to delineate traffic lanes, or used for security purposes.

bollocks /ˈbɒ.ləks/ n
balle
(Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Commonwealth, vulgar) The testicles (sometimes used in the singular)

bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/ /ˈbəʊlstə/ bolsters n
bolster
A large cushion or pillow.

bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/ /ˈbəʊlstə/ v
stödja
(transitive, often, figurative) To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ /bəʊlt/ [bɔʊɫt] bolts n
skäkta pil
A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.
regel kolv låskolv
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
bult regel
A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
slutstycke
(military, mechanical engineering) A sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm.
blixt vigg
A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.
packe bunt rulle
A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.
bult
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ /bəʊlt/ [bɔʊɫt] v
fästa förbinda skruva
(transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.
skena fly rusa schappa
(intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate suddenly.
regla låsa
(US, politics) To refuse to support a nomination made by a party or caucus with which one has been connected; to break away from a party.

bolt cutter bolt cutters n
bultsax
A metal tool, resembling a large pair of pliers, used to cut or sheer bolts.

bolt from the blue bolts from the blue n
som en blixt från klar himmel
A complete surprise; something totally unexpected.

bolt upright adj
kapprak

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ /bɔm/ /bʌm/ bombs n
bomb
An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, (especially) one dropped from an aircraft.

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ /bɔm/ /bʌm/ v
bombardera bomba
(transitive, figuratively, often with with) To attack or annoy in the manner of a bombing.

bombardment bombardments n
bombning
the act of bombing, especially towns or cities

bombe /bɒm(b)/ bombes n
glassbomb
A dessert made from ice cream frozen in a (generally spherical or hemispherical) mold.

bomber /ˈbɑmɚ/ /ˈbɒmə(ɹ)/ bombers n
bombare bombman
A person who sets bombs, especially as an act of terrorism.

bomber jacket bomber jackets n
bomberjacka
A short leather jacket, with an elasticated waist and cuffs, a fleece collar and a zip front.

bombing /ˈbɒmɪŋ/ bombings n
bombning
The action of dropping bombs from the air.
bombattentat bombning sprängattentat
The action of placing and detonating bombs.

bombproof more bombproof most bombproof adj
bombsäker
Sufficiently strong to resist the effects of a blast from a bomb.

bombshell bombshells n
bombnedslag sexbomb
(by extension) Someone who is very attractive; a sex symbol.

bon appétit /ˈbɔn ˌæpəˈti/ /ˌbo(ʊ).næ.pəˈti/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈti(t)/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈti/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈtit/ /ˌbɒn apəˈtiː/ /ˌbɒn apɛˈtiː/ /ˌbɔː.næ.peɪˈtiː/ phraseologicalUnit
smaklig måltid låt det smaka smaklig spis
Used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat.

bon vivant /ˌbɑn viˈvɑnt/ /ˌbɑn vɪvˈɑnt/ /ˌbɒ̃ viːˈvɒ̃/ bon vivants bons vivants n
lebeman vivör festprisse goddagsplit livsnjutare
A man who enjoys luxurious things in life, especially good food and drink; a man about town.

bon voyage /ˌbɒn vwaɪˈɑːʒ/ /ˌbɒn vɔɪˈɑːʒ/ interjection
trevlig resa kom väl hem lycklig resa
Used to wish someone a good journey.

bona fide /ˈboʊnə.faɪd/ /ˈboʊnəˌfiːdeɪ/ /ˈbɑnə.faɪd/ /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/ /ˌbəʊ.nəˈfaɪ.di/ adj
äkta

bond /bɑnd/ /bɒnd/ bonds n
obligation
(finance) A documentary obligation to pay a sum or to perform a contract; a debenture.
band
An emotional link, connection or union; that which holds two or more people together, as in a friendship; a tie.
bindning
(chemistry) A link or force between neighbouring atoms in a molecule.

bondage /ˈbɑn.dɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈbɒn.dɪd͡ʒ/ bondages n
slaveri
The state of being enslaved or the practice of slavery.

bone /boʊn/ /bɐʉn/ /bəʉn/ /bəʊn/ bones n
ben
(uncountable) A composite material consisting largely of calcium phosphate and collagen and making up the skeleton of most vertebrates.
(countable) Any of the components of an endoskeleton, made of bone.
A bone of a fish; a fishbone.
(American football, informal) The wishbone formation.
benvit
An off-white colour, like the colour of bone.

bone /boʊn/ /bɐʉn/ /bəʉn/ /bəʊn/ v
bena ur
To prepare (meat, etc) by removing the bone or bones from.

bone black bone blacks n
bensvart
A preparation containing carbonized bone, used as a pigment and a filtering medium.

bone china n
benporslin
an English form of porcelain made from clay mixed with bone ash

bone folder bone folders n
falsben
A dull-edged hand tool used to fold and crease material in crafts.

bone marrow bone marrows n
benmärg märg
(anatomy) The fatty vascular tissue that fills the cavities of bones, being the place where new blood cells are produced.

bone of contention /ˈboʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/ /ˈbəʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/ bones of contention n
stridsäpple tvistefrö
(idiomatic) Something that continues to be disputed; something on which no agreement can be reached

bone structure bone structures n
benstomme
The exact anatomy of an individual at the level of his bones, which varies somewhat by measurements and angles compared to the characteristic averages per species, race or other genetically defined population

bone-dry adj
peppartorr snustorr torr som fnöske
(idiomatic) Totally dry; without moisture.

boneless more boneless most boneless adj
benfri
Without bones, especially as pertaining to meat or poultry prepared for eating.

boner /ˈboʊ.nɚ/ /ˈbəʊ.nə(ɹ)/ boners n
stånd
(coarse, slang) An erect penis. [from mid-20th c.]

bonfire /ˈbɑnˌfaɪɚ/ /ˈbɒnfaɪə/ /ˈbɔn-/ bonfires n
brasa bål lägereld
A large, controlled outdoor fire lit to celebrate something or as a signal.

bonkers /ˈbɑŋkɚz/ /ˈbɒŋkəz/ more bonkers most bonkers adj
knäpp
(informal, especially, Britain) Mad; crazy.

bonnet /ˈbɑn.ɪt/ /ˈbɒn.ɪt/ bonnets n
motorhuv
(Australia, British, NZ, South Africa, automotive) The hinged cover over the engine of a motor car; a hood.

bonnie bonnier bonniest more bonnie most bonnie adj
ljuv
Merry; happy.

bonobo /bəˈnoʊ̯ˌboʊ̯/ /bəˈnəʊ̯ˌbəʊ̯/ /ˈbɒ.nəˌboʊ̯/ bonobos n
bonobo dvärgschimpans
The pygmy chimpanzee, Pan paniscus, from Africa south of the Congo river.

bonsai /ˈbɑnsaɪ/ /ˈbɑnzaɪ/ /ˈbɒnsaɪ/ v
bonsai bonsaiträd
(transitive) To make into a bonsai by restricting the roots and pruning.

bonus /ˈboʊ.nəs/ /ˈbəʊ.nəs/ boni bonuses bonusses n
bonus
Something extra that is good; an added benefit.
bonus lönebonus
An extra sum given as a premium, e.g. to an employee or to a shareholder.

boo /buː/ interjection
bu
A loud exclamation intended to scare someone. Usually used when one has been hidden from the target, and then appears unexpectedly.
An exclamation used by a member of an audience, as at a stage play or sports game, to indicate derision or disapproval of what has just occurred.

boo /buː/ boos n
burop
A derisive shout made to indicate disapproval.

boo /buː/ v
bua
(intransitive) To shout extended boos derisively.
bua ut
(transitive) To shout extended boos at, as a form of derision.

boob /ˈbuːb/ boobs n
tutte patt tutt
(colloquial, slang) A breast, especially that of an adult or adolescent female human.

boob tube boob tubes n
dumburk
(US, informal, dated, derogatory) A television.

booby /ˈbuːbi/ boobies n
patte tutte
(colloquial) A breast.
sula
Any of various large tropical seabirds from the genera Sula and Papasula in the gannet family Sulidae, traditionally considered to be stupid.

booby trap booby traps n
försåtminering
(military) An antipersonnel device deliberately hidden or disguised as a harmless object.

booger /ˈbʊɡə/ /ˈbʊɡɚ/ boogers n
kråka buse snorbuse snorkråka
(US, Canada, Philippines, slang) A piece of solid or semisolid mucus in or removed from a nostril.

book /buːk/ /bɵk/ /bʊk/ books n
bok
A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
(gambling) A record of betting (from the use of a notebook to record what each person has bet).
bok häfte volym
A long work fit for publication, typically prose, such as a novel or textbook, and typically published as such a bound collection of sheets, but now sometimes electronically as an e-book.
bok volym
A major division of a long work.
bokföring
(usually, in the plural) Records of the accounts of a business.

book /buːk/ /bɵk/ /bʊk/ v
boka
(transitive) To reserve (something) for future use.
bokföra skriva in
(transitive) To write down, to register or record in a book or as in a book.

book burning book burnings n
bokbål
The destruction, removal, or recalling of books, motion pictures, broadcasts, or electronic works as a form of censorship, especially motivated by religious or political objections to the material.

book fair book fairs n
bokmässa
A public event at which books are sold, often featuring appearances by authors.

book report book reports n
bokreferat
(education) A student's written reflection on a book they read.

book value book values n
bokfört värde
The value of an asset as reflected on an entity's accounting books, without accounting for appreciation or depreciation.
listpris
The price for which an item or service should be bought or sold, usually as related in a printed collection of prices for similar items or services.

bookbinder bookbinders n
bokbindare
A person whose profession is binding pages together to form books.

bookbindery bookbinderies n
bokbinderi bokbindarverkstad
A building where books are assembled and bound.

bookbinding bookbindings n
bokbinderi bokbindning
The art, craft or process of binding books

bookcase /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/ [ˈbʊʔk̚keɪs] bookcases n
bokhylla bokskåp
A piece of furniture for the storage and display of books.

bookend bookends n
bokstöd
A heavy object or moveable support placed at one or both ends of a row of books for the purpose of keeping them upright.

bookish /ˈbʊk.ɪʃ/ more bookish most bookish adj
litterär skriftspråklig
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.

bookkeeper /bʌʔˈkiː.pə(ɹ)/ /ˌbʊkˈkiː.pə(ɹ)/ bookkeepers n
bokhållare
(accounting) A person responsible for keeping records or documents, such as of a business.

booklet /ˈbʊk.lət/ booklets n
broschyr
A small or thin book.

bookmark /ˈbʊk.mɑː(ɹ)k/ bookmarks n
bokmärke
A strip of material used to mark a place in a book.
(computing) A record of the address of a file or Internet page, serving as a shortcut to it.

bookmobile bookmobiles n
bokbuss
A mobile library; especially, a large van designed to transport a portion of some library's collection.

bookplate bookplates n
exlibris exlibrismärke
A printed piece of paper pasted on one of the pages of a book, most often on the inside front cover, showing ownership and thus deterring theft.

bookrest bookrests n
bokstöd
A support used to maintain a book or sheet when reading.

bookseller /ˈbʊksɛlɚ/ booksellers n
bokhandlare
A person engaged in the business of selling books.
bokhandel boklåda
A business that sells books.

bookshelf /ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/ bookshelves n
bokhylla
A shelf or shelves for storing books for easy visual reference.

bookshop bookshops n
bokhandel boklåda
A shop that sells books.

bookworm /ˈbʊk.wɜːm/ bookworms n
bokmal
Any of various insects that infest books.
(figurative) An avid book reader.

boom /bum/ /buːm/ interjection
bom smäll
Used to suggest the sound of an explosion.

boom /bum/ /buːm/ booms n
bom
(sailing) A spar extending the foot of a sail; a spar rigged outboard from a ship's side to which boats are secured in harbour.
A horizontal member of a crane or derrick, used for lifting.
A wishbone-shaped piece of windsurfing equipment.
boom hausse högkonjunktur
(economics, business) A period of prosperity, growth, progress, or high market activity.
läns länsa
A floating barrier used to obstruct navigation, for military or other purposes; or used for the containment of an oil spill or to control the flow of logs from logging operations.

boom barrier boom barriers n
bom
A bar or pole that can be lowered to block vehicular access through a controlled location, or raised to allow traffic to pass.

boom box boom boxes n
bergsprängare
A powerful portable audio system for listening collectively to recorded or broadcast sound.

boomerang /ˈbuməɹæŋ/ /ˈbuːməɹæŋ/ boomerangs n
bumerang
A flat curved airfoil that spins about an axis perpendicular to the direction of flight, originally used in various parts of the world as a hunting weapon or, in returnable types, for sports or training.

boomslang /ˈbuːmˌslæŋ/ boomslang boomslangs n
boomslang
(South Africa) A highly venomous snake found in sub-Saharan Africa, Dispholidus typus.

boon /buːn/ boons n
förmån välsignelse
A good thing; a blessing or benefit; a thing to be thankful for.

boondock boondocks n
vischan
(US, with article, in the plural) A brushy, rural area or location.

boor /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ /bʊə/ /bʊɹ/ boors n
tölp bonnläpp
An uncultured person.

boost /buːst/ v
sno stjäla tjuva
(transitive, engineering) To amplify; to signal boost.

boot /but/ /buːt/ /bʉːt/ /bʏːt/ [buːt] boots n
stövel känga
A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg.
båtnad fördel gagn hjälp vinning vinst
(archaic, dialectal) Remedy, amends.
vinning
(uncountable) Profit, plunder.
vagnslåda
(obsolete) A place at the side of a coach, where attendants rode; also, a low outside place before and behind the body of the coach.

boot /but/ /buːt/ /bʉːt/ /bʏːt/ [buːt] v
sparka
(transitive) To kick.
(informal) To eject; kick out.
(computing, informal) To disconnect forcibly; to eject from an online service, conversation, etc.
boota
(computing) To bootstrap; to start a system, e.g. a computer, by invoking its boot process or bootstrap.
båta gagna hjälpa tjäna
(intransitive, impersonal) To matter; to be relevant.
kräkas spy
(slang) To vomit.

boot jack boot jacks n
Stövelknekt
A firm structure with hole, into which a person steps, in order to more easily remove their foot from a boot.

booted eagle booted eagles n
dvärgörn
Hieraaetus pennatus, a medium-sized mostly migratory bird of prey with a wide distribution in the Palearctic and southern Asia.

booted warbler booted warblers n
stäppsångare
Iduna caligata, an Old World warbler in the tree warbler group.

bootlegger bootleggers n
langare
An illegal trader of goods, especially of alcohol.

bootlicker bootlickers n
rövslickare smilfink
(derogatory) A person who behaves in a servile or obsequious manner; a toady

bootstrap /ˈbuːtˌstɹæp/ v
starta
To help (oneself) without the aid of others.

booty /ˈbuːti/ booties n
häck stjärt
(slang) The buttocks.
byte
Plunder taken from an enemy in time of war, or seized by piracy.

booze /buːz/ v
supa
(slang, intransitive) To drink alcohol.

boozehound boozehounds n
alkoholist fyllehund
(informal) alcoholic, drunkard

borage /ˈbɒɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ borages n
gurkört
Borago officinalis, a Mediterranean plant with rough, cucumber-flavored leaves and stems, used in salads and cooked.

borborygmus /bɔːbəˈɹɪɡməs/ borborygmi n
kurr
A rumbling sound made by the movement of gas in the intestines.

border /ˈboɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔːdə/ /ˈbɔːɹdɚ/ [ˈbo̞ɹdɚ] borders n
gräns
The line or frontier area separating political or geographical regions.

border /ˈboɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔːdə/ /ˈbɔːɹdɚ/ [ˈbo̞ɹdɚ] v
gränsa till
(transitive) To put a border on something.
(transitive) To lie on, or adjacent to, a border of.
(intransitive) To approach; to come near to; to verge (with on or upon).

border collie border collies n
bordercollie
A herding dog of a breed originating near the border between England and Scotland, and specifically bred for intelligence and obedience.

border control n
gränskontroll
Measures taken by a state or a bloc of states to monitor its borders and regulate the movement of people, animals, and goods across the border.

border guard border guards n
gränsvakt
A person assigned to watch, protect or control the frontier between two sovereign states.

border on v
gränsa till
(transitive, figurative) To be almost like some other thing; to verge on.

borderer borderers n
gränsbo
A person who resides near a border.

bordering adj
angränsande
Having a common boundary or border

borderless adj
gränslös
Not having a border.

borderpost borderposts n
gränsövergång

bordure /ˈboɹ.djʊɹ/ /ˈboɹ.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈbɔː.d͡ʒə/ /ˈbɔːdjʊə/ /ˈbɔːd͡ʒə/ /ˈbɔːɹdjʊɹ/ /ˈbɔːɹd͡ʒɚ/ [ˈbo̞ɹ.d͡ʒɚ] bordures n
bräm bård
(heraldiccharge) A contrasting border around a shield.

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ bores n
torrboll tråkmåns
One who inspires boredom or lack of interest; an uninteresting person.

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ v
tråka ut
(transitive) To inspire boredom in somebody.
borra
(intransitive) To make a hole with, or as if with, a boring instrument; to cut a circular hole by the rotary motion of a tool.

boreal /ˈbɔɹi.əl/ /ˈbɔːɹɪəl/ more boreal most boreal adj
nordlig
Of, relating to, or coming from the north.

boreal chickadee boreal chickadees n
kanadames
Poecile hudsonicus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae.

bored /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔɹd/ /bɔːd/ more bored most bored adj
uttråkad
Suffering from boredom; mildly annoyed and restless through having nothing to do.

boredom /ˈbɔɹ.dəm/ /ˈbɔː.dəm/ boredoms n
uttråkning tristess
(countable) An instance or period of being bored; A bored state.

borehole boreholes n
borrhål
A hole bored into the ground to collect samples for analysis or to extract oil or water.

boreo-montane adj
boreomontana
(ecology) Occupying both boreal and montane habitats.

borer /ˈboːɹɐ/ /ˈbɔːɹə/ /ˈbɔːɹɚ/ borers n
borrmaskin
A tool used for drilling.
borrare
A person who bores or drills; a person employed to drill bore holes.

boric acid boric acids n
borsyra
(chemistry) H3BO3; B(OH)3; a white crystalline solid, soluble in hot water to form a weak acid. Used as a mild antiseptic, flame retardant, insecticide, and in the manufacture of borax and other borate salts.

boring /ˈboə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈboɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈboː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɔː.ɹɪŋ/ more boring most boring adj
långtråkig tråkig
Causing boredom or tiredness; making you to feel tired and impatient.

born /boɹn/ /bɔːn/ /bɔːɹn/ [bo̞ɹn] adj
född
Having from birth (or as if from birth) a certain quality or character; innate; inherited.

born with a silver spoon in one's mouth adj
född med silversked i mun
(idiomatic) born rich, or into a wealthy family

born-again adj
pånyttfödd
(Christianity) Having a renewed commitment to Jesus Christ.

boron /ˈbɔːˌɹɒn/ borons n
bor
The chemical element (symbol B) with an atomic number of 5, which is a metalloid found in its pure form as a dark amorphous powder.

borough /ˈbɝ.oʊ/ /ˈbʌ.ɹə/ /ˈbʌɹ.oʊ/ boroughs n
borg
A town having a municipal corporation and certain traditional rights.
An administrative district in some cities, e.g., London.

borrow /ˈbɑɹ.oʊ/ /ˈbɒɹ.əʊ/ /ˈbɔɹ.oʊ/ v
låna
To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
(arithmetic) In a subtraction, to deduct (one) from a digit of the minuend and add ten to the following digit, in order that the subtraction of a larger digit in the subtrahend from the digit in the minuend to which ten is added gives a positive result.

borrower /ˈbɑɹoʊɚ/ /ˈbɔɹəʊə/ borrowers n
låntagare
One who borrows.

borscht /bɔɹʃt/ /bɔːʃt/ borschts n
borsjtj
A beetroot soup that can be served hot or cold, usually with sour cream.

bosom /ˈbʊz(ə)m/ bosoms n
barm byst
A breast, one of a woman's breasts

bosom friend bosom friends n
hjärtevän såt
A very close friend.

boson /ˈboʊ.zɒn/ /ˈbəʊ.zɒn/ bosons n
boson
(particle) A particle with totally symmetric composite quantum states, which exempts them from the Pauli exclusion principle, and that hence obeys Bose-Einstein statistics. They have integer spin. Among them are many elementary particles, and some (gauge bosons) are known to carry the fundamental forces. Compare fermion.

boss /bɑs/ /bɒs/ /bɔs/ bosses n
chef boss bas förman
A person who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
chef
A person in charge of a business or company.
boss
(video games) An enemy, often at the end of a level, that is particularly challenging and must be beaten in order to progress.

boss /bɑs/ /bɒs/ /bɔs/ v
bossa
(transitive) To exercise authoritative control over; to tell (someone) what to do, often repeatedly.

bot /bɑt/ /bɒt/ bots n
styngflugelarv
The larva of a botfly, which infests the skin of various mammals, producing warbles, or the nasal passage of sheep, or the stomach of horses.
bot
(computing) A piece of software designed to perform a minor but repetitive task automatically or on command, especially when operating with the appearance of a (human) user profile or account.

bota bag bota bags n
vinskinn
A traditional Greek or Spanish wineskin bag. Typically it is made of leather, and is used to carry wine, although any liquid can be carried.

botanical adj
botanisk växt-
Of or pertaining to botany; relating to the study of plants.

botanical garden botanical gardens n
botanisk trädgård
A place where a variety of plants are grown, primarily for scientific or educational reasons, but are normally open to the public, and include ornamental plants from around the world.

botanically adv
botanisk växt-
in a botanical manner

botanist /ˈbɒt.ən.ɪst/ [ˈbɒt.n̩.ɪst] botanists n
botaniker botanist
(botany) A person engaged in botany, the scientific study of plants.

botanize /ˈbɒtənaɪz/ v
botanisera
To do the work of a botanist, as to inventory the plant life in an area and to collect plants for research purposes.

botany /-nɪ/ /ˈbɑt.ni/ /ˈbɑt.ə.ni/ /ˈbɒt.ni/ /ˈbɒt.ə.ni/ botanies n
botanik växtlära
(uncountable) The scientific study of plants, a branch of biology. Typically those disciplines that involve the whole plant.
växtbiologi
The properties and life phenomena exhibited by a plant, plant type, or plant group.
flora lärobok i botanik
(countable) A botanical treatise or study, especially of a particular system of botany or that of a particular place.

botfly botflies n
styngfluga
One of several dipterous insects of the family Oestridae, the larvae of which are parasites on many animals, including humans.

both /boʊlθ/ /bəʊθ/ [boʊɫθ] [boʊθ] [bɐʉθ] [bəʊθ] [bɜʊ̯θ] conjunction
både såväl ... som
Including both of (used with and).

both /boʊlθ/ /bəʊθ/ [boʊɫθ] [boʊθ] [bɐʉθ] [bəʊθ] [bɜʊ̯θ] determiner
båda bägge ömse
Each of the two; one and the other; referring to two individuals or items.

both … and conjunction
både … och såväl … som

bother /ˈbɑðɚ/ /ˈbɒðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɔðə(ɹ)/ bothers n
besvär
Trouble, inconvenience.

bother /ˈbɑðɚ/ /ˈbɒðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɔðə(ɹ)/ v
störa
(transitive) To annoy, to disturb, to irritate; to be troublesome to, to make trouble for.
idas bry sig om
To do something which is of negligible inconvenience.

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒt.əl/ bottles n
flaska pava
The contents of such a container.

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒt.əl/ v
buteljera
(transitive) To seal (a liquid) into a bottle for later consumption. Also fig.
ge någon flaskan
(transitive, British) To feed (an infant) baby formula.

bottle brush bottle brushes n
flaskborste
A brush, having bristles that radiate from a central stem, used for cleaning bottles.

bottle cap bottle caps n
kapsyl
Any of several designs of closure used to seal bottles.

bottle opener bottle openers n
flasköppnare kapsylöppnare
A device used to remove the cap from a bottle.

bottle sling bottle slings n
engelsk säckknop
A knot that can be used to create a handle for a glass or ceramic container with a slippery narrow neck.

bottled water bottled waters n
flaskvatten
Drinking water sold by bottle, either natural or processed by e.g. filtering, carbonation or mineralization.

bottleneck bottlenecks n
flaskhals
The narrow portion that forms the pouring spout of a bottle; the neck of a bottle.
(figurative) In traffic, any narrowing of the road, especially resulting in a delay.
(by extension) The part of a process that is too slow or cumbersome.

bottling bottlings n
buteljering
A batch of bottled liquids, as from a single vat, barrel, or seasonal growth.

bottom /ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈbɒtəm/ bottoms n
botten
The lowest part of anything.
The bed of a body of water, as of a river, lake, or sea.
underdel
A garment worn to cover the body below the torso.
stjärt bak rumpa ända
(euphemism) The buttocks or anus.
passiv
(broadly, by extension) A submissive partner in a sexual relationship.
(LGBT, _, slang) A man, trans woman, or other person with a penis, who prefers the receptive role in anal sex.

bottom quark bottom quarks n
bottenkvark
(particle) A quark having a fractional electric charge of -\frac{1}{3} and a mass of about 4,100 to 4,400 MeV.Symbol: b

bottom the house v
storstäda
(idiomatic, dated) To clean a house from top to bottom; to clean a house extremely thoroughly.

bottomless /ˈbaɾəmlɪs/ /ˈbɒtəm.ləs/ adj
bottenlös
Having no bottom.
bottenlös byxlös
Not wearing clothes below the waist; particularly not wearing clothes that would cover the genitalia.

bottomless pit bottomless pits n
bottenlöst hål
A pit with no visible bottom and apparently infinite depth.
avgrund
(biblical) Hell.

bottoms up interjection
botten upp
Cheers! (the drinking toast)

botulism /ˈbɑ.t͡ʃəˌlɪz.əm/ /ˈbɒt.jʊl.ɪz.əm/ botulisms n
botulism
(pathology) Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic bacterium that grows in improperly prepared food.

bougainvillea /ˌboʊ.ɡənˈvɪl.jə/ /ˌbu.ɡənˈvɪl.jə/ /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.ɪ.ə/ bougainvilleas n
trillingblomssläktet
Any of several South American flowering shrubs or lianas, of the genus Bougainvillea, having three showy, colorful bracts attached below each group of three inconspicuous flowers.

bough /baʊ/ boughs n
gren trädgren
A tree-branch, usually a primary one directly attached to the trunk.

bouillabaisse /-ˌbɛs/ /ˈbujəˌbeɪs/ /ˈbuːjəˌbeɪs/ /ˌbujəˈbeɪs/ /ˌbuːjəˈbeɪs/ bouillabaisses n
bouillabaisse
A type of fish soup or stew from Provence, France.

bouillon cube bouillon cubes n
buljongtärning
(Canada, US) A small cube, consisting of dry ingredients, that can be dissolved to make a broth or soup stock.

boulder /ˈboʊldɚ/ /ˈbəʊl.də(ɹ)/ boulders n
stenbumling stenblock
A large mass of stone detached from the surrounding land.

boules n
boule
bowls; a game played with metal balls.

boulevard /ˈbuː.ləˌvɑːd/ /ˈbʊləvɑɹd/ boulevards n
bulevard boulevard
A broad, well-paved and landscaped thoroughfare.

bounce /baʊns/ bounces n
studs
A change of direction of motion after hitting the ground or an obstacle.

bounce /baʊns/ v
studsa
(intransitive) To change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle.

bouncer /ˈbaʊn.sə/ /ˈboʊn.sɚ/ bouncers n
dörrvakt rockvaktmästare utkastare
(informal) A member of security personnel employed by bars, nightclubs, etc to maintain order and deal with patrons who cause trouble.

bouncing castle /ˌbaʊnsɪŋ ˈkæsəl/ /ˌbaʊnsɪŋ ˈkɑːsəl/ bouncing castles n
hoppborg
A large inflatable structure, resembling a castle etc., on which children jump and play as on a trampoline.

bouncy ball bouncy balls n
studsboll
A small polybutadiene rubber ball with a strong rebound when thrown or dropped.

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ bounds n
gräns
(often, used in plural) A boundary, the border which one must cross in order to enter or leave a territory.
(mathematics) A value which is known to be greater or smaller than a given set of values.
hopp skutt
A sizeable jump, great leap.

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ v
gränsa till
To surround a territory or other geographical entity; to form the boundary of.
skutta
(transitive) To cause to leap.
(transitive, dated) To cause to rebound; to throw so that it will rebound; to bounce.

bound state bound states n
bundet tillstånd
(particle) A composite of two or more particles that behaves as a single particle.

bound variable bound variables n
bunden variabel
(programming) A variable that is associated with a value, and therefore a variable that has an allocated storage location. If the programming language implements a representation of a canonical unknown value, infinity, etc., the value bound to the variable may be one of these.

boundary /ˈbaʊndəɹi/ /ˈbaʊndɹi/ boundaries n
gräns
The dividing line or location between two areas.

bounty /ˈbaʊn(t)i/ /ˈbaʊnti/ bounties n
gåva present
(countable) Something given liberally; a gift.
belöning
(countable) A reward for some specific act, especially one given by an authority or a government.

bounty hunter bounty hunters n
prisjägare
An individual who catches criminals and brings them to the police in return for a reward.

bouquet /boʊˈkeɪ/ /buˈkeɪ/ bouquets n
bukett
A bunch of cut flowers.

bouquet garni bouquets garnis n
bouquet garni
A bundled mixture of herbs or dried herbs used as a flavouring for stews, soups, and sauces.

bourgeois /bʊɹʒˈwɑː/ /ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/ /ˈbʊəʒ.wɑː/ more bourgeois most bourgeois adj
borgerlig
Of or relating to the middle class, (often, pejorative) their presumed overly conventional, conservative, and materialistic values.
(Marxism) Of or relating to the capitalist class, (usually, _, pejorative) the capitalist exploitation of the proletariat.

bourgeoisie /ˌbʊə(ɹ)ʒwɑːˈziː/ bourgeoisies n
borgerskap bourgeoisie
(Marxism) The capitalist class.

bourrée bourrées n
bourré
A baroque dance of French origin, common in Auvergne and Biscay in Spain in the 17th century.

boustrophedon /ˌbuːstɹəˈfiːdən/ boustrophedons n
bustrofedon oxplöjarskrift plogskrift
(historical, calligraphy, of writing) Writing that is right-to-left and left-to-right on alternate lines.

boutique /boʊˈtik/ /buːˈtiːk/ boutiques n
butik
A small shop, especially one that sells fashionable clothes, jewelry and the like.

bouzouki /buːˈzuːki/ /bəˈzuːki/ bouzoukis n
bouzouki
(musical instrument) A Greek long-necked plucked fretted lute with a sharp, metallic sound.

bovarysm n
bovarysm
(psychology) An anxiety to escape from a social or sentimental condition judged to be unsatisfactory, sometimes by building a fictitious personality.

bovid /ˈboʊvɪd/ bovids n
slidhornsdjur
An animal of the family Bovidae (such as the antelope, gazelle, goat, and sheep).

bow /baʊ/ bows n
bugning bockning
A gesture, usually showing respect, made by inclining the head or bending forward at the waist; a reverence
bog för stäv
(nautical) The front of a boat or ship.

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ bows n
båge pilbåge
A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.
båge krökning rundning
A curved bend in a rod or planar surface, or in a linear formation such as a river (see oxbow).
rosett
A type of knot with two loops, used to tie together two cords such as shoelaces or apron strings, and frequently used as decoration, such as in gift-wrapping.
båge stråke pilbåge
Any instrument consisting of an elastic rod, with ends connected by a string, employed for giving reciprocating motion to a drill, or for preparing and arranging hair, fur, etc., used by hatters.

bow /baʊ/ v
bocka buga
(intransitive) To bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference.

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ v
bågna böja böjas krokna kröka
(transitive, figurative) To exercise powerful or controlling influence over; to bend, figuratively; to turn; to incline.

bow and arrow /ˈbəʊ ən(d) ˈæɹəʊ/ bows and arrows n
pil och båge
A weapon consisting of a bow and a supply of arrows, often kept in a quiver.

bow saw bow saws n
bågsåg
A lightweight metal-framed saw in the shape of a bow with a removable coarse wide blade, used for cutting tree trunks.
ramsåg
A woodworking saw used for straight or curved cuts.

bow-legged more bow-legged most bow-legged adj
hjulbent
Having bowed legs, having legs bent noticeably outward at the knee

bow-wow interjection
voff voff voff vov vov vov
Representing the sound of a dog barking.

bower /baʊ.əɹ/ /baʊəɹ/ /bəʊ.əɹ/ /bəʊəɹ/ bowers n
budoar
A bedroom or private apartments, especially for a woman in a medieval castle.

bower anchor bower anchors n
bogankare
(nautical) each of the two main anchors of a ship, carried permanently attached to their cables on each side of the bow, always ready to be let go in case of an emergency.

bowhead bowheads n
grönlandsval
A large whale, Balaena mysticetus, having a large, rounded head, that inhabits Arctic waters.

bowl /boʊl/ /bɐʉl/ /bəʊl/ [boɫ] [bɒʊɫ] bowls n
skål
A roughly hemispherical container used to hold, mix or present food, such as salad, fruit or soup, or other items.

bowl cut bowl cuts n
pottfrisyr
(hairstyling) A haircut where the hair is cut short on the sides and back and allowed to grow long on the top, as though only the hair not covered by an inverted bowl had been removed.

bowleg bowlegs n
hjulbent
A leg that curves outward at the knee. It might refer to the leg of a human, animal or even a piece of furniture.

bowler /ˈboʊ.lɚ/ /ˈbəʊ.lə/ bowlers n
kastare
(cricket) The player currently bowling.

bowler hat bowler hats n
plommonstop
A hard round black felt hat with a narrow brim, formerly worn by men.

bowline /ˈboʊ lɪn/ /ˈbəʊ lɪn/ bowlines n
pålstek
(nautical) A knot tied so as to produce an eye or loop in the end of a rope that will not slip or jam.

bowling /ˈboʊlɪŋ/ /ˈbəʊlɪŋ/ [ˈbɒʊɫɪŋ] n
bowling
A game played by rolling a ball down an alley and trying to knock over a triangular group of ten pins; ten-pin bowling/five-pin bowling

bowling alley bowling alleys n
bowlinghall
A building or room which contains lanes for bowling.

bowling ball bowling balls n
bowlingklot
(bowling) A solid ball used in the sport of bowling, with finger holes allowing it to be picked up.

bowsprit /ˈbəʊspɹɪt/ bowsprits n
bogspröt
(nautical) A spar projecting over the prow of a sailing vessel to provide the means of adding sail surface.

bowstring /ˈboʊstɹɪŋ/ /ˈbəʊstɹɪŋ/ bowstrings n
bågsträng
The string of an archer's bow.
(historical) The string of an archer's bow, as used by the Turks for strangling offenders.

bowtie /boʊˈtaɪ/ /bəʊˈtaɪ/ bowties n
fluga
A man's necktie tied in a bow around the throat.

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ boxes n
avbalkning box bås fack loge
A compartment to sit inside in an auditorium, courtroom, theatre, or other building.
dator
(computing, slang) A computer, or the case in which it is housed.
jakthydda kur vaktkur
A small rectangular shelter.
kuskbock
The driver's seat on a horse-drawn coach.
låda
A cuboid container and its contents; as much as fills such a container.
A compartment (as a drawer) of an item of furniture used for storage, such as a cupboard, a shelf, etc.
A compartment or receptacle for receiving items.
låda box bössa fodral hylsa
(engineering) A cylindrical casing around the axle of a wheel, a bearing, a gland, etc.
låda dosa ask kista box bössa
A cuboid space; a cuboid container, often with a hinged lid.
handen slag
A blow with the fist.
buxbom
(Australia) Various species of Eucalyptus trees are popularly called various kinds of boxes, on the basis of the nature of their wood, bark, or appearance for example, the drooping box (Eucalyptus bicolor), shiny-leaved box (Eucalyptus tereticornis), black box, or ironbark box trees.

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ v
lägga låda
(transitive) To place inside a box; to pack in one or more boxes.
boxa
(transitive) To strike with the fists; to punch.
boxas
(transitive, boxing) To fight against (a person) in a boxing match.

box calf n
boxkalv
A type of chromium-tanned calfskin leather with a regular grain of rectangular lines.

box jellyfish box jellyfish box jellyfishes n
kubmanet
Pacific jellyfish of class Cubozoa.

box office /ˈbɑksˌɑfɪs/ /ˈbɑksˌɔfɪs/ /ˈbɒksˌɒfɪs/ box offices n
biljettkassa
(countable, film, theater) A place where tickets are sold in a theatre/theater or cinema.

box plot box plots n
lådagram
(statistics) A graphical summary of a numerical data sample through five statistics: median, lower quartile, upper quartile, and some indication of more extreme upper and lower values.

box someone's ears v
hurring örfil
(idiomatic) To slap someone on the side of the head, usually as an informal punishment.

box tree box trees n
buxbom
(botany) Any of several trees, of the genus Buxus, often used as a hedge, for topiary, and as a source of boxwood

box wine box wines n
lådvin
(packaging) A type of wine that is sealed in a plastic bladder and packaged in a cardboard box; cask wine.

boxcar boxcars n
sluten godsvagn
(rail, US) An enclosed railway goods wagon, typically with a sliding door.

boxer /ˈbɑksɚ/ /ˈbɒksə/ boxers n
boxare
A participant in a boxing match; a fighter who boxes.

boxer engine boxer engines n
boxermotor
(automotive) An engine with two horizontally opposed cylinder banks, commonly used in Porsche and Subaru automobiles.

boxer shorts n
boxershorts boxer boxerkalsonger
Shorts worn as underwear by men.

boxing /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ/ n
boxning
(sports) A sport where two opponents punch each other with gloved fists to head and torso; the object being to score more points by the end of the match or by knockout, or technical knockout.

boxing glove boxing gloves n
boxhandske
(boxing) A padded mitten, designed to protect the hand while punching, and worn in boxing.

boxing week boxing weeks n
mellandagarna

boxwood boxwoods n
buxbom
(countable, uncountable) The box tree, Buxus sempervirens.
(uncountable) The hard, close-grained wood of this tree, used in delicate woodwork and in making inlays.

boy /bɔɪ/ /bɔːə/ interjection
gosse
Exclamation of surprise, pleasure or longing.

boy /bɔɪ/ /bɔːə/ boys n
pojke kille
A young male human. [from 15th c.]
kille grabb
(obsolete) A male of low station, (especially as pejorative) a worthless male, a wretch; a mean and dishonest male, a knave. [14th–17th c.]

boy band boy bands n
pojkband pojkgrupp
(music) A pop group whose members are all (usually attractive) young men.

boy scout boy scouts n
pojkscout scout
A male member of the Scout Movement.
bror Duktig präktig
(sometimes, derogatory) A man adhering to the values of honesty and idealism, and possibly somewhat naive or unworldly.

boy's name boys' names n
pojknamn
A given name to a young male person or boy.

boyar /bəʊˈjɑː/ /ˈbɔɪɑː/ /ˈbəʊjɑː/ boyars n
bojar
(historical) A member of a rank of aristocracy (second only to princes) in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Serbia and Romania.

boycott /ˈbɔɪkɑt/ /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ boycotts n
bojkott
The act of boycotting.

boycott /ˈbɔɪkɑt/ /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ v
bojkotta
To abstain, either as an individual or a group, from using, buying, or dealing with someone or some organization as an expression of protest.

boyfriend /ˈbɔɪfɹənd/ /ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/ boyfriends n
pojkvän kille käraste
A male partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.
killkompis
A male friend.

boyish /ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ/ more boyish most boyish adj
pojkaktig
Like a stereotypical boy in appearance or demeanor.

boysenberry /ˈbɔɪzn̩ˌbɛɹi/ boysenberries n
boysenbär
A hybrid berry created from crossing blackberry, red raspberry, and loganberry.

boyshorts n
boxertrosor
A female undergarment that covers the hips like a pair of shorts.

bozo /ˈbəʊ.zəʊ/ bozos n
dåre pappskalle
(slang) A stupid, foolish, or ridiculous person, especially a man. [from 1910s]

bra /bɹæ/ /bɹɑː/ bras n
behå bysthållare bh brösthållare
An item of clothing, usually underwear worn to support the breasts. [from 1920s]

brace /bɹeɪs/ v
stålsätta
(transitive, intransitive) To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.
To draw tight; to tighten; to put in a state of tension; to strain; to strengthen.

braced /bɹeɪst/ adj
sammanflätad
(heraldry, of multiple figures of the same form) Interlaced.

bracelet /ˈbɹeɪslət/ /ˈbɹeɪslɪt/ bracelets n
armband
A band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament.
The strap of a wristwatch, used to secure it around the wrist.

braces /ˈbɹeɪsɪz/ n
tandställning
(orthodontics) A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.

brachiation brachiations n
armgång
(zoology) Movement by swinging the arms from one hold to the next.

brachioradialis n
brachioradialis runkmuskel
(anatomy) A muscle that flexes the forearm at the elbow.

brachiosaur brachiosaurs n
brachiosaurie brachiosaurus
Any of several massive, herbivorous sauropod dinosaurs, of the genus Brachiosaurus, from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.

brachylogy /bræˈkɪl.ə.d͡ʒi/ brachylogies n
brakylogi
Concise speech; laconism.

bracing /ˈbɹeɪsɪŋ/ more bracing most bracing adj
stärkande uppfriskande uppiggande
Invigorating or stimulating.

bracken /ˈbɹækən/ brackens n
örnbräken
(uncountable, countable) Any of several coarse ferns, of the genus Pteridium, that form dense thickets; often poisonous to livestock.

bracket /ˈbɹækɪt/ brackets n
konsoll
A fixture attached to a wall to hold up a shelf.
parentes
Any of the characters "(", ")", "[", "]", "{", "}", "<" and ">", used in pairs to enclose parenthetic remarks, sections of mathematical expressions, etc.
intervall
One of several ranges of numbers.

bracket fungus bracket fungi n
ticka
Any of various fungi of the family Polyporaceae, whose fruiting bodies form on trees and resemble shelves.

brackish /ˈbɹækɪʃ/ more brackish most brackish adj
bräckt
(of water) Salty or slightly salty, as a mixture of fresh and sea water, such as that found in estuaries.

brackish water brackish waters n
brackvatten
(hydrology) Water whose salinity falls between that of fresh water and that of seawater.

bradycardia /bɹeɪ.dɪˈkɑɹ.di.ə/ /bɹæ.dɪˈkɑɹ.di.ə/ /bɹæ.dɪˈkɑː(ɹ).di.ə/ bradycardias n
bradykardi
(medicine, cardiology) The condition of having a slow heartbeat, defined as under 60 beats per minute for an adult.

brag /bɹæɡ/ v
skryta
(intransitive) To boast; to talk with excessive pride about what one has, is able to do, or has done; often as an attempt to popularize oneself.

braggart /ˈbɹæɡɑːt/ /ˈbɹæɡɚt/ braggarts n
skrytmåns
Someone who constantly brags or boasts. [from late 16th c.]

bragger braggers n
skrytmåns
A person who brags.

bragging /ˈbɹæɡ.ɪŋ/ braggings n
skryt skrävel
The act of one who brags.

bragging rights n
skryträttigheter
(idiomatic) The prerogative to praise oneself for a skill or accomplishment.

braid /bɹeɪd/ braids n
fläta
A weave of three or more strands of fibers, ribbons, cords or hair often for decoration. [from 16th c.]

braid /bɹeɪd/ v
fläta
(transitive) To weave together, intertwine (strands of fibers, ribbons, etc.); to arrange (hair) in braids.
(obsolete) To reproach; to upbraid.

braille /ˈbɹaɪ/ /ˈbɹeɪl/ brailles n
punktskrift Brailleskrift
A system of writing in which letters and some combinations of letters are represented by raised dots arranged in three rows of two dots each and are read by the blind and partially sighted using the fingertips.

brain /bɹeɪn/ brains n
hjärna
A part of the brain, especially associated with particular mental functions, abilities, etc.
The control center of the central nervous system of an animal located in the skull which is responsible for perception, cognition, attention, memory, emotion, and action.
(informal) An intelligent person.
(plurale tantum) A person who provides the intelligence required for something.
(in the singular) An intellectual or mental capacity.
By analogy with a human brain, the part of a machine or computer that performs calculations.
(slang, vulgar, uncountable) Oral sex.
(informal) Mind.
A loose compartment of a backpack that straps on over the top opening.
hjärna förstånd
(in the plural) Intellect.

brain cell brain cells n
hjärncell
(cytology) A cell in the brain, such as a neuron or a glial cell.

brain damage brain damages n
hjärnskada
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see brain,‎ damage.

brain death n
hjärndöd
(medicine) An irreversible loss of brain function and cessation of brain activity.

brain drain brain drains n
kompetensflykt forskarflykt hjärnflykt kunskapsflykt talangflykt
The migration of educated or talented people from less economically advanced areas to more economically advanced areas, especially to large cities or richer countries.

brain fart brain farts n
hjärnsläpp
(figuratively, slang, mildly, _, vulgar) Something ill-considered and said or done impulsively.

brain mushroom brain mushrooms n
stenmurkla
A fungus common in Europe and North America and one of several species of fungi known as false morels, especially Gyromitra esculenta.

brain stem brain stems n
hjärnstammen
(neuroanatomy, anatomy) The part of the brain that connects the spinal cord to the cerebrum and the rest of the forebrain.

brain tumor brain tumors n
hjärntumör
An intracranial growth of abnormal and uncontrolled cell division.

brain-dead /ˈbɹeɪnˌdɛd/ more brain-dead most brain-dead adj
hjärndöd
(medicine, not comparable) Having an irreversible loss of brain function and cessation of brain activity.
(colloquial) Having no useful thoughts; stupid; ditzy.

brain-teaser brain-teasers n
metallpussel
A complex riddle or puzzle.

brain-washing brain-washings n
hjärntvätt
A form of indoctrination that forces people to abandon their beliefs in favour of another set of beliefs by conditioning through various forms of pressure or torture

brainchild /ˈbɹeɪn.tʃaɪld/ brainchildren n
tankefoster
A creation, original idea, or innovation, usually used to indicate the originators

brainstorm /ˈbɹeɪnstɔː(ɹ)m/ brainstorms n
aha-upplevelse
(US) A sudden thought, particularly one that solves a long-standing problem.
hjärnsläpp
(British) An unexpected mental error.

brainstorming brainstormings n
brainstorming hjärnstorm idékläckning spåna
A method of problem solving in which members of a group contribute ideas spontaneously.

brainteaser brainteasers n
hjärngymnastik
(informal) A difficult problem or puzzle.

brainwash /ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/ v
hjärntvätta
(psychology) To affect one's mind by using extreme mental pressure or any other mind-affecting process. (e.g. hypnosis)

brainwork n
tankearbete
Work done with the brain; mental effort.

braise /bɹeɪz/ v
bräsera
(cooking) To cook in a small amount of liquid, in a covered pan, somewhere between steaming and boiling.

brake /bɹeɪk/ brakes n
broms
A device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or aerodynamic drag, can also be used); also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car. [from 18th c.]
bräske
A thicket, or an area overgrown with briers etc. [from 15th c.]
bråka
(textiles) A tool used for breaking flax or hemp. [from 15th c.]
ormbunke
Any fern in the genus Pteris
handtag
(chiefly, _, nautical) The handle of a pump.

brake /bɹeɪk/ v
bromsa
(intransitive) To operate (a) brake(s).
(intransitive) To be stopped or slowed (as if) by braking.
bråka
(transitive) To bruise and crush; to knead

brake fluid brake fluids n
bromsvätska
A special fluid for operating hydraulic brakes and clutches, which are linked by pipe to a master cylinder.

brake light brake lights n
bromslykta
(transportation, automotive) A light on a vehicle's instrument panel indicating a failure or malfunction of the vehicle's brake system.

brake lining brake linings n
bromsbeslag
Consumable surfaces in brake systems, such as drum brakes and disc brakes used in transport vehicles.

brake pad brake pads n
bromsback bromsbelägg bromskloss
A friction element in a disc brake.

brake pedal brake pedals n
bromspedal
the pedal in a vehicle, usually a car, which operates the brakes

brake shoe brake shoes n
bromssko
(mechanical engineering) An element of a drum brake into which the friction-producing brake lining is attached.

brambling bramblings n
bergfink
A finch, Fringilla montifringilla of northern Eurasia, the male having a black head in summer and an orange breast with white belly and a long white rump.

bran /ˈbɹæn/ brans n
kli
The broken coat of the seed of wheat, rye, or other cereal grain, separated from the flour or meal by sifting or bolting; the coarse, chaffy part of ground grain.

branch /bɹænt͡ʃ/ /bɹɑːntʃ/ /bɹɑːnʃ/ branches n
gren
The woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing.
filial branschkontor
A location of an organization with several locations.
gren område
An area in business or of knowledge, research.

branch off v
förgrena
(idiomatic, intransitive, of a path or route) To diverge into two or more separate paths.

branch out v
förgrena sig
(intransitive) To expand in the manner of branches.

brand /bɹænd/ brands n
märke varumärke
The symbolic identity, represented by a name and/or a logo, which indicates a certain product or service to the public.
märke
A specific product, service, or provider so distinguished.

brand /bɹænd/ v
brännmärka
(transitive) To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership.
(transitive) To stigmatize, label (someone).

brand new /ˈbɹæn.n(j)uː/ /ˈbɹænd ˌn(j)uː/ adj
splitterny
Utterly new, as new as possible.

branding iron branding irons n
brännjärn
A piece of metal bent into a distinctive shape, heated and used to brand livestock.

brandish /ˈbɹændɪʃ/ v
svinga hytta hötta
(transitive) To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.

brandy /ˈbɹændi/ brandies n
konjak brandy
(uncountable) An alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.

brane /bɹeɪn/ branes n
bran
(physics) A hypothetical object extending across a number of (often specified) spatial dimensions, with strings in string theory seen as one-dimensional examples.

brant /bɹænt/ brant brants n
brantagås
(North American) Any of several wild geese, of the genus Branta, that breed in the Arctic, but especially the brent goose, Branta bernicla.

brass /bɹæs/ /bɹɑːs/ brasses n
mässing
(countable, uncountable) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.
kosing
(slang, dated) Money.

brass band brass bands n
bleckblåsorkester brassband
(music) A group of musicians who play brass instruments (sometimes accompanied by percussion)

brass instrument brass instruments n
bleckblåsinstrument
Any musical instrument whose tone is produced by vibration of the lips as the player blows into a mouthpiece (or tubular resonator).

brass knuckles n
knogjärn
A weapon consisting of a metal reinforcement for the clenched fist, with finger holes molded in.

brat /bɹat/ /bɹæt/ brats n
snorunge
(pejorative) A child who is regarded as mischievous, unruly, spoiled, or selfish.

bratwurst bratwursts n
bratwurst
A small pork sausage, usually served fried.

brave /bɹeɪv/ braver bravest adj
modig
Strong in the face of fear; courageous.

bravery /ˈbɹeɪv.ə.ɹi/ /ˈbɹeɪv.ɹi/ braveries n
tapperhet
(usually, uncountable) Being brave, courageousness.

bravo /bɹɑˈvoʊ/ /bɹɑːˈvəʊ/ /ˈbɹɑvoʊ/ /ˈbɹɑːvəʊ/ interjection
bravo
Used to express acclaim, especially to a performer.

brawl /bɹɑl/ /bɹɔl/ /bɹɔːl/ brawls n
slagsmål bråk
A disorderly argument or fight, usually with a large number of people involved.

brawl /bɹɑl/ /bɹɔl/ /bɹɔːl/ v
slåss
(intransitive) To engage in a brawl; to fight or quarrel.

brawn /bɹɔːn/ n
muskelkraft muskelstyrka
Physical strength; muscularity.
sylta
(chiefly, British) Head cheese; a terrine made from the head of a pig or calf; originally boar's meat.

brawny /ˈbɹɔːni/ brawnier brawniest adj
atletisk biffig muskulös
Characterized by brawn; muscular, thewy; strong.

bray /bɹeɪ/ v
skria
(intransitive) Of an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry.

brazen /ˈbɹeɪzən/ more brazen most brazen adj
fräck
Shamelessly shocking and offensive; audacious; impudent; barefaced; immodest, unblushing. [from 1570s.]

brazen bull brazen bulls n
mässingstjuren
An ancient torture device, supposed to have been devised by Perillos of Athens, consisting of a hollow bull fashioned from brass in which victims were imprisoned and burned to death.

brazen-faced /ˈbɹeɪ.zənˌfeɪst/ more brazen-faced most brazen-faced adj
fräck oförskämd
Impudent; open and without shame.

brazil nut brazil nuts n
paranötsträd
Bertholletia excelsa, a tree native to tropical South America.
paranöt paranötsträd
The nut produced by this tree.

breach /bɹiːtʃ/ breaches n
bräsch
A gap or opening made by breaking or battering, as in a wall, fortification or levee / embankment; the space between the parts of a solid body rent by violence

breach of contract breaches of contract n
avtalsbrott
(legal) A failure to meet an obligation under the terms of a contract.

breach of trust breaches of trust n
trolöshet mot huvudman

bread /bɹɛd/ breads n
bröd
A foodstuff made by baking dough made from cereals.
Food; sustenance; support of life, in general.
(countable) Any variety of bread.

bread /bɹɛd/ v
panera bröa
(transitive) To coat with breadcrumbs.

bread and circuses /-iz/ /-kɪ.səz/ /ˈbɹɛd ənd ˈsəː.kəs.əz/ /ˈbɹɛd ənd ˈsɚ.kə.səz/ n
bröd och skådespel
(idiomatic) Food and entertainment provided by the state, particularly if intended to placate the people.

bread knife bread knives n
brödkniv
A knife, with a serrated edge, designed to cut bread; sometimes slots into a breadboard.

bread pudding bread puddings n
brödpudding
A dessert made from stale bread, suet, egg, sugar or golden syrup, spices, and dried fruit.

bread roll bread rolls n
fralla bulle småfranska kuvertbröd
A miniature round loaf of bread, often accompanying a meal.

breadbasket /ˈbɹɛdbɑːskɪt/ /ˈbɹɛdˌbæskɪt/ breadbaskets n
brödkorg brödfat brödlåda
A basket used for storing or carrying bread.

breadboard breadboards n
skärbräda skärbräde
A cutting board, especially for cutting bread.
kopplingsdäck kopplingsplatta
(electronics) A device used to build a (usually temporary) prototype of an electronic circuit and for experimenting with circuit designs. Both solder and solderless versions are available; the solderless type are easily reusable.

breadbox /ˈbɹɛd.bɑks/ /ˈbɹɛd.bɒks/ breadboxes n
brödlåda
a container for storing bread or other baked goods to keep them fresh

breadfruit /ˈbɹɛdfɹuːt/ breadfruit breadfruits n
brödfruktträd
An evergreen tree, Artocarpus altilis, native to islands of the east Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean.
brödfrukt
The large round fruit of this tree.

breadstick breadsticks n
grissini
A long, very slender loaf of crisp bread smaller than a baguette; for example, grissini from Italy and rosquilletas from Spain.

breadth /bɹɛdθ/ /bɹɛtθ/ /bɹɛθ/ breadths n
bredd
Scope or range, especially of knowledge or skill.

breadwinner /ˈbɹɛdˌwɪnɚ/ breadwinners n
familjeförsörjare
The primary income-earner in a household.

break /bɹeɪk/ /bɹiːk/ [bɹ(ʷ)eɪ̯k] breaks n
brott
An instance of breaking something into two or more pieces.
paus avbrott rast
A rest or pause, usually from work.
break
(tennis) A game won by the receiving player(s).

break /bɹeɪk/ /bɹiːk/ [bɹ(ʷ)eɪ̯k] v
bryta ned
gå sönder ha sönder ta sönder
(transitive, intransitive) To stop, or to cause to stop, functioning properly or altogether.
bryta
(intransitive, of a wave of water) To collapse into surf, after arriving in shallow water. A wave breaking.
(transitive) To surpass or do better than (a specific number); to do better than (a record), setting a new record.
avbryta bryta
(intransitive) To interrupt or cease one's work or occupation temporarily; to go on break.
bryta gå sönder ha isär sönder ta isär
(intransitive, of a voice) To alter in type due to emotion or strain: in men, generally to go up, in women, sometimes to go down; to crack.
spränga
(intransitive, billiards, snooker, pool) To make the first shot; to scatter the balls from the initial neat arrangement.

break a leg interjection
kör hårt!
(idiomatic) Said to someone wishing they perform well in a theatrical production or comparable endeavor.

break down v
gå sönder
(intransitive) To cease to function. (others)
(ergative, figuratively) To render or to become unstable due to stress, to collapse physically or mentally.

break even v
gå jämnt ut
(idiomatic) To neither gain nor lose money.

break in v
bryta sig in
(intransitive) To enter a place by force or illicit means.
rida in tämja
(transitive, of a horse) To tame; make obedient; to train to follow orders of the owner.

break off v
bryta av
(transitive) To remove a piece from a whole by breaking or snapping.
gå av
(intransitive) To become detached by breaking or snapping.
bryta
(intransitive) To end abruptly, either temporarily or permanently.

break out v
bryta sig ut rymma
(intransitive) To escape, especially forcefully or defiantly. Notionally, to escape by breaking.
utbryta
(intransitive) To begin suddenly; to emerge in a certain condition.

break room break rooms n
fikarum
A room in a public building or worksite set aside for coffee breaks, lunch breaks, snacking, etc.

break someone's heart v
krossa någons hjärta
(idiomatic) To cause a person to feel grief, disappointment or sadness.

break the ice /ˈbɹeɪk ði ˈaɪs/ v
bryta isen
(idiomatic) To start to get to know people to avoid social awkwardness and formality.

break up v
splittras
(intransitive) To break or separate into pieces; to disintegrate or come apart.
göra slut
(intransitive, telecommunications) Of a conversation, to cease to be understandable because of a bad connection; of a signal, to deteriorate.

breakable /ˈbɹeɪkəbl/ more breakable most breakable adj
bräcklig
Able to break or be broken.

breakaway adj
utbrytar-
Having broken away from a larger unit.

breakaway breakaways n
friläge utbrytargrupp utbrytning
(ice hockey) A situation in the game where one or more players of a team attack towards the goal of the other team without having any defenders in front of them.
utbrytargrupp utbrytning
A swing dance in which the leader occasionally swings the follower out into an open position.

breakdancer breakdancers n
breakdansare
One who breakdances.

breakdancing n
breakdance breakdans
(dance) An urban style of acrobatic street dance that originated in the hip hop culture of New York City in the late 20th century.

breakdown /ˈbɹeɪkdaʊn/ breakdowns n
sammanbrott
A physical collapse or lapse of mental stability.
nedbrytning
Listing, division or categorization in great detail.

breaker /ˈbɹeɪkə/ /ˈbɹeɪkɚ/ breakers n
brottsjö
(chiefly, in the plural) A wave breaking into foam against the shore, or against a sandbank, or a rock or reef near the surface, considered a useful warning to ships of an underwater hazard

breakfast /ˈbreɪkˌfɑːst/ /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ breakfasts n
frukost frulle
The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.

breakfast /ˈbreɪkˌfɑːst/ /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ v
frukost äta
(intransitive) To eat the morning meal.

breakfast bar breakfast bars n
bardisk
A raised counter in a domestic kitchen at which light meals may be eaten, often seated on high stools.

breakfast cereal breakfast cereals n
flinga frukostflinga
A food made from processed grains, such as maize, oats, wheat or rice, usually eaten for breakfast with milk and sometimes sugar.

breakfast in bed breakfasts in bed n
frukost på sängen
Breakfast served to one in bed upon waking, commonly to show appreciation for the receiver.

breaking news n
senaste nytt, senaste nyheterna
News that has either just happened or is currently happening.

breakneck more breakneck most breakneck adj
halsbrytande
Dangerously fast; hell-for-leather.

breakout breakouts n
flykt
An escape from prison.
An escape from any restrictive or confining situation.
An outbreak (sudden eruption of disease etc.).
utbrytning
A breakdown of statistics; a detailed view of component parts.

breakthrough /ˈbɹeɪk.θɹuː/ breakthroughs n
genombrott
(military) An advance through and past enemy lines.
Any major progress; such as a great innovation or discovery that overcomes a significant obstacle.

breakup /ˈbɹeɪk.ʌp/ breakups n
uppbrott
The act of breaking up; disintegration or division.

breakwater /ˈbɹeɪkˌwɔːtə/ breakwaters n
vågbrytare
A construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside.

bream /bɹim/ /bɹiːm/ /bɹɛm/ /bɹɪm/ bream breams n
braxen
A European fresh-water cyprinoid fish of the genus Abramis, little valued as food. Several species are known.
(British) A species in that genus, Abramis brama.
An American fresh-water fish, of various species of Lepomis and allied genera, which are also called sunfishes and pondfishes.
A marine sparoid fish of the genus Pagellus, and allied genera.

breast /bɹɛst/ breasts n
bröst
(anatomy) Either of the two organs on the front of a female human's chest, which contain the mammary glands; also the analogous organs in males.
The figurative seat of the emotions, feelings etc.; one's heart or innermost thoughts.
The ventral portion of an animal's thorax.
A choice cut of poultry, especially chicken or turkey, taken from the bird’s breast; also a cut of meat from other animals, breast of mutton, veal, pork.
bröst bringa
(anatomy) The chest, or front of the human thorax.

breast augmentation breast augmentations n
bröstförstoring
(surgery) A cosmetic procedure to increase the size of a breast (the organ on the front of the chest).

breast cancer breast cancers n
bröstcancer
(oncology) Cancer of the breast.

breast implant breast implants n
bröstimplantat
(surgery) A medical prosthesis used to augment, reconstruct, or create the physical form of breasts (the organs on the front of the [typically female] chest).

breast milk breast milks n
bröstmjölk
Milk produced by human mammary glands.

breast pump breast pumps n
bröstpump
A device used by a lactating woman to extract milk from her breasts (typically for short-term storage).

breastbone breastbones n
bröstben
(anatomy) The central narrow bone in the front of the chest, connecting the collarbone and the top ribs.

breastfeed /ˈbɹɛs(t)fiːd/ v
amma
(transitive, intransitive) To feed (a baby) milk via the breasts; to suckle; to nurse.

breastfeeding /ˈbɹɛstˌfidɪŋ/ breastfeedings n
amning
(countable) An instance (session) of such feeding activity.

breastplate breastplates n
bröstharnesk
A piece of armor that covers the chest.
förbygel
A piece of horse tack designed to prevent the saddle slipping backwards.

breaststroke breaststrokes n
bröstsim
A swimming stroke in which the swimmer lies face down, the arms being swept forward, outward and back under the water and the legs are kicked like a frog's

breaststroke v
simma bröstsim
to swim using this stroke

breastwork breastworks n
bröstvärn
A fortification consisting of a breast-high bulwark; a parapet.

breath /bɹɛθ/ breaths n
andetag andning
(countable) A single act of breathing in or out; a breathing of air.
andedräkt utandning
(uncountable) Air expelled from the lungs.
andhämtning
(countable) A rest or pause.

breath of fresh air breaths of fresh air n
frisk fläkt
(idiomatic) Something relieving, refreshing, or new.

breath test breath tests n
nykterhetskontroll
An official test to determine if someone has taken alcohol or drugs by testing a sample of their exhaled breath.

breathe /bɹið/ /bɹiːð/ v
andas andas in
(intransitive) To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
andas
(intransitive) To take in needed gases and expel waste gases in a similar way.
(intransitive, figurative) To live.
andas in
(transitive) To draw something into the lungs.
viska
(transitive) To whisper quietly.
To pass like breath; noiselessly or gently; to emanate; to blow gently.
hämta andan pusta ut
(intransitive, now, rare) To rest; to stop and catch one's breath.

breathe a sigh of relief v
dra en lättnadens suck
(idiomatic) to be relieved; to feel relief.

breathe in v
andas in
(ambitransitive) To inhale.

breathe out v
andas ut
(ambitransitive) To exhale.

breathing /ˈbɹiðɪŋ/ /ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/ breathings n
andning
(uncountable) The act of respiration; (countable) a single instance of this.

breathless /ˈbɹɛθləs/ more breathless most breathless adj
andfådd tappa andan
Having difficulty breathing; gasping.
andlös tappa andan
That makes one hold one's breath (with excitement etc.).

breathtaking /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ more breathtaking most breathtaking adj
hisnande
(by extension) Very surprising or shocking; to such a degree as to cause astonishment.

breech /bɹiːt͡ʃ/ breeches n
bakstycke
(firearms) The part of a cannon or other firearm behind the chamber. [from 16th c.]

breeches /ˈbɹiː.t͡ʃɪz/ /ˈbɹɪ.t͡ʃɪz/ n
knäbyxor
A garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs; smallclothes.

breechloader breechloaders n
bakladdare

breed /bɹiːd/ breeds n
ras sort
All animals or plants of the same species or subspecies.
A race or lineage; offspring or issue.

breed /bɹiːd/ v
föröka (sig)
To produce offspring sexually; to bear young.
avla föröka
Of animals, to mate.
(transitive) To ejaculate inside; to attempt to impregnate.
avla föda upp
To keep animals and have them reproduce in a way that improves the next generation’s qualities.
avla
To arrange the mating of specific animals.
odla
To propagate or grow plants trying to give them certain qualities.
uppfostra uppföda
To take care of in infancy and through childhood; to bring up.

breeder /ˈbɹiːdɚ/ breeders n
uppfödare
A person who breeds plants or animals (professionally).
brider bridreaktor
Ellipsis of breeder reactor; a type of nuclear reactor that creates more fissile material than it consumes, often used for the production of atomic weapons.
hetero
(gay slang, derogatory) A heterosexual; i.e. one whose sexual intercourse can lead to breeding.

breeding-ground breeding-grounds n
lekplats
A place or region where animals go to breed.

breeze /bɹiːz/ breezes n
bris
A light, gentle wind.

breeze /bɹiːz/ v
fläkta
(weather) To blow gently.

brent goose brent geese n
prutgås
(British) A small member of the goose family (Anatidae), Branta bernicla.

brethren /ˈbɹɛðɹən/ n
bröder
(figuratively) The body of members, especially of a fraternal, religious or military order.

breve /bɹiːv/ /bɹɛv/ breves n
brevisnot
(music) A double whole note; a note twice as long as a semibreve.

brevity /ˈbɹɛvəti/ brevities n
korthet
(uncountable) The quality of being brief in duration.

brew /bɹuʊ̯/ /bɹuː/ /bɹɪʊ̯/ [bɹʉw] brews n
brygd
The mixture formed by brewing; that which is brewed; a brewage, such as tea or beer.

brew /bɹuʊ̯/ /bɹuː/ /bɹɪʊ̯/ [bɹʉw] v
brygga
(intransitive) To attend to the business, or go through the processes, of brewing or making beer.

brewer /ˈbɹuː.ə(ɹ)/ brewers n
bryggare
Someone who brews, or whose occupation is to prepare malt liquors.

brewery /ˈbɹuːəɹi/ breweries n
bryggeri
A building where beer is produced.
A company that brews beer.

brewski brewskis n
bira bärs
(uncountable, informal) beer

brewsky brewskies n
bira bärs
(slang) A beer.

briar /bɹaɪə/ /ˈbɹaɪɚ/ briars n
trädljung
White heath (Erica arborea), a thorny Mediterranean shrub.

bribable more bribable most bribable adj
mutbar
Susceptible to bribery.

bribe /bɹaɪb/ bribes n
muta dusör
Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to breaking the law.

bribe /bɹaɪb/ v
muta besticka
(transitive) To give a bribe to; specifically, to ask a person to do something against his/her original will, in exchange for some type of reward or relief from potential trouble.
(transitive) To gain by a bribe; to induce as by a bribe.

bribery /ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/ briberies n
bestickning mutning
the making of illegal payment, or bribes, to persons in official positions as a means of influencing their decisions
bestickning mutbrott
(legal) the activity of giving, offering or accepting bribes

bric-a-brac /ˈbɹɪkəbɹæk/ /ˈbɹɪkəˌbɹæk/ bric-a-bracs n
tingeltangel
Small ornaments and other miscellaneous display items of little value.

brick /bɹɪk/ bricks n
tegelsten tegel
(countable) A hardened rectangular block of mud, clay etc., used for building.
tegel tegelsten
(uncountable) Such hardened mud, clay, etc. considered collectively, as a building material.

brick red adj
tegelröd
Of a warm brownish-red colour similar to that of red clay bricks.

brick red brick reds n
tegelrött
A warm brownish-red colour similar to that of red clay bricks.

brick up v
mura för mura igen
(transitive) To block or cover using bricks.
(transitive, slang) To cause (someone) to have an erection.

bricklayer bricklayers n
murare
A craftsman who builds walls and suchlike out of bricks.

bridal couple bridal couples n
brudpar
The bride and bridegroom on their wedding day, and possibly for a short time thereafter, for example during their honeymoon.

bride /bɹaɪd/ brides n
brud
A woman in the context of her own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married.

bride price bride prices n
brudköp
A sum of money or other valuables paid by a bridegroom or on his behalf to the family of the bride, in some cultures.

bridegroom /ˈbɹaɪdˌɡɹuːm/ bridegrooms n
brudgum
A man in the context of his own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married.

bridesmaid /ˈbɹaɪdzˌmeɪd/ bridesmaids n
brudtärna
A woman who attends a bride during her wedding ceremony, as part of the main wedding party.

bridesmaid /ˈbɹaɪdzˌmeɪd/ v
brudtärna
To act as a bridesmaid for; to attend a bride during her wedding ceremony.

bridge /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ bridges n
bro
A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.
(computing) A device which connects two or more computer buses, typically in a transparent manner.
(graph theory) An edge which, if removed, changes a connected graph to one that is not connected.
brygga tandbrygga bro
(dentistry) A prosthesis replacing one or several adjacent teeth.
näsrot bro
(anatomy) The upper bony ridge of the human nose.
bridge
(card games) A card game played with four players playing as two teams of two players each.
brygga bro
(nautical) An elevated platform above the upper deck of a mechanically propelled ship from which it is navigated and from which all activities on deck can be seen and controlled by the captain, etc; smaller ships have a wheelhouse, and sailing ships were controlled from a quarterdeck.
stall bro
(music, lutherie) The piece, on string instruments, that supports the strings from the sounding board.

bridge /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
överbrygga
To span as if with a bridge.

bridge pattern bridge patterns n
brygga

bridgehead /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒhɛd/ bridgeheads n
brohuvud
(military) A fortification around the end of a bridge.
(military) An area of ground on the enemy's side of a river or other obstacle, especially one that needs to be taken and defended in order to secure an advance.
brofäste
(chemistry) Either of the two atoms in different parts of a molecule that are connected by a bridge of two or more other atoms

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ bridles n
betsel
(equestrian) The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ v
betsla
(transitive) To put a bridle on.
(transitive) To check, restrain, or control with, or as if with, a bridle; as in bridle your tongue.

bridled tern bridled terns n
tygeltärna
Onychoprion anaethetus, is a seabird of the family Laridae.

bridled titmouse bridled titmice bridled titmouses n
tygelmes
Baeolophus wollweberi, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

brief /bɹiːf/ briefer briefest more brief most brief adj
kort
Of short duration; happening quickly. [from 15th c.]

briefcase /ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/ briefcases n
portfölj
A case used for carrying documents, especially for business.

briefing /ˈbɹiːfɪŋ/ briefings n
summering
A short and concise summary of a situation.
informationsmöte
A presentation of information or instruction; the meeting at which it is presented.

brig /bɹɪɡ/ brigs n
brigg
(watercraft) A two-masted vessel, square-rigged on both foremast and mainmast
arrest
(US) A jail or guardhouse, especially in a naval military prison or jail on a ship, navy base, or (in fiction) spacecraft.

brigade /bɹɪˈɡeɪd/ brigades n
brigad
(military) Military unit composed of several regiments (or battalions) and including soldiers from different arms of service.

brigand /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənd/ brigands n
stråtrövare
An outlaw or bandit.

brigantine /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənˌtaɪn/ /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənˌtin/ brigantines n
brigantin
(nautical) a two-masted vessel, square-rigged on the foremast, but fore-and-aft-rigged mainsail with a square-rig above it on the mainmast.

bright /bɹaɪt/ brighter brightest adj
ljus
Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
färggrann klar
Of a colour: not muted or pale; bold, brilliant, vivid.
glad
In good spirits; happy, optimistic.
intelligent klyftig
Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.

bright and early /ˌbɹaɪt‿n̩ ˈɜɹli/ /ˌbɹaɪt‿n̩ ˈɜːli/ more bright and early most bright and early adv
i arla morgonstund i ottan vara uppe med tuppen
(idiomatic, originally, US) (Very) early in the morning.

bright spark bright sparks n
ljushuvud
(colloquial, often, ironic) A person who is intelligent, clever or quick-witted.

brighten /ˈbɹaɪtən/ [ˈbɹaɪ̯ʔn̩] v
ljusna
(transitive) To make bright or brighter in color.

brightness /ˈbɹaɪtnəs/ brightnesses n
ljusstyrka
The quality of being bright.

brilliant /ˈbɹɪljənt/ more brilliant most brilliant adj
lysande glänsande gnistrande strålande
Shining brightly.
mästerlig virtuosmässig
(British) Of surpassing excellence.
lysande briljant storslagen strålande
(British) Magnificent or wonderful.
briljant begåvad genialisk högt
Highly intelligent.

brilliant /ˈbɹɪljənt/ brilliants n
briljant
A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.

brim /bɹɪm/ brims n
brädd
The topmost rim or lip of a container.
brätte bräm
A projecting rim, especially of a hat.

brimful /ˈbɹɪmfʊl/ adj
bräddfull bräddfylld
Filled to maximum capacity.

brimstone /ˈbɹɪmstoʊn/ /ˈbɹɪmstən/ /ˈbɹɪmstəʊn/ brimstones n
svavel
The sulfur of Hell; Hell, damnation.
citronfjäril
The butterfly Gonepteryx rhamni of the Pieridae family.

brine /bɹaɪn/ brines n
saltlag saltlake
Salt water; water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; a salt-and-water solution for pickling.
havsvatten
The sea or ocean; the water of the sea.

bring /ˈbɹɪŋ/ v
bringa ta med medföra tillföra
(transitive, ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.

bring to a boil v
koka upp
(US) To heat something until it reaches its boiling point.

bring to bear v
applicera ta till tillämpa
(transitive, idiomatic) To apply; to employ something to achieve an intended effect.

bring up v
uppfostra
To raise or rear (children).

brink /bɹɪŋk/ brinks n
kant
The edge, margin, or border of a steep place, as of a precipice; a bank or edge.
(figurative) The edge or border.

brinkmanship /ˈbɹɪŋk.mən.ʃɪp/ /ˈbɹɪŋk.mənˌʃɪp/ brinkmanships n
högt spel
(chiefly, politics) The pursuit of an advantage by appearing to be willing to take a matter to the brink (for example, by risking a dangerous policy) rather than to concede a point. [from mid 1950s]

brioche /briːˈɒʃ/ /ˈbriːɒʃ/ brioches n
brioche
(countable, and, uncountable) A type of light sweet pastry or bun of French origin.

brisance /ˈbɹiːzɑ̃s/ brisances n
brisans
The shattering effect of the energy released in an explosion.

brisk /bɹɪsk/ brisker briskest more brisk most brisk adj
livlig
Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action.
livlig hurtig
Full of spirit of life; effervescing.
brysk
Abrupt, curt in one's manner or in relation to others.

brisket /ˈbɹɪskɪt/ briskets n
bringa
The chest of an animal.
A cut of meat taken from the chest, especially from the section under the first five ribs.

bristle /ˈbɹɪstəl/ /ˈbɹɪsəl/ /ˈbɹʌsəl/ bristles n
borst svinborst
A stiff or coarse hair, usually and especially on a nonhuman mammal.
The hairs or other filaments that make up a brush, broom, or similar item, typically made from plant cellulose, animal hairs, or synthetic polymers.

bristle /ˈbɹɪstəl/ /ˈbɹɪsəl/ /ˈbɹʌsəl/ v
lystra resa resa ragg skjuta rygg stå på ända
(with at) To be on one's guard or raise one's defenses; to react with fear, suspicion, or distance.

bristly /ˈbɹɪsli/ bristlier bristliest adj
borstig
Covered with bristles.

brittle /ˈbɹɪtl̩/ brittles n
krokant
A confection of caramelized sugar and nuts.

broach /bɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ broaches n
brotsch
A series of chisel points mounted on one piece of steel. For example, the toothed stone chisel shown here.

broad /bɹoːd/ /bɹɑd/ /bɹɔd/ /bɹɔːd/ broader broadest adj
bred
Having a large measure of any thing or quality; unlimited; unrestrained.
(of an accent) Strongly regional.

broad /bɹoːd/ /bɹɑd/ /bɹɔd/ /bɹɔːd/ broads n
brutta tjej
(US, colloquial, slang, sometimes, dated) A woman or girl.

broad bean broad beans n
bondböna
An edible bean that has broad seeds (Vicia faba).

broad-billed sandpiper broad-billed sandpipers n
myrsnäppa
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris falcinellus)

broad-minded more broad-minded most broad-minded adj
vidsynt
Having an open mind; tolerant of diversity.

broad-shouldered more broad-shouldered most broad-shouldered adj
bredaxlad
Having broad shoulders.

broad-winged hawk broad-winged hawks n
bredvingad vråk
Buteo platypterus, a small hawk of the Buteo genus.

broadaxe broadaxes n
bila
A large axe, with a broad blade, once used as a weapon and also used for hewing timber.

broadband /ˈbɹɔːdbænd/ broadbands n
bredband
(Internet) An internet connection provisioned over an existing service using alternate signal frequencies such as ADSL or cable modem.

broadbrimmed more broadbrimmed most broadbrimmed adj
bredbrättad
Having a broad brim.

broadcast /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkast/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ broadcasts n
utsändning
A transmission of a radio or television programme intended to be received by anyone with a receiver.
program sändning
A programme (bulletin, documentary, show, etc.) so transmitted.

broadcast /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkast/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ v
sända ut utsända
(transitive) To transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means.
bredså
(transitive) To transmit a message over a wide area; specifically, to send an email in a single transmission to a (typically large) number of people.

broadcasting broadcastings n
sändning
(business) The business or profession of radio and television.

broadcloth broadcloths n
kläde
(historical) A fine smooth-faced woolen cloth for men’s garments, usually of double width (i.e., a yard and a half); so called in distinction from woolens three quarters of a yard wide.

broaden /ˈbɹoː.dən/ /ˈbɹɑ.dən/ /ˈbɹɔ.dən/ /ˈbɹɔː.dən/ v
bredda vidga
(transitive) To make broad or broader.
breddas
(intransitive) To become broad or broader.

broadside broadsides n
bredsida
(nautical) One side of a ship above the water line; all the guns on one side of a warship; their simultaneous firing.
skillingtryck
The printed lyrics of a folk song or ballad; a broadsheet.

broadsword /ˈbɹɔd.sɔɹd/ /ˈbɹɔːd.sɔːd/ broadswords n
huggvärja
(history) A type of early modern sword that has a broad double-edged blade for cutting (as opposed to the more slender thrust-oriented rapier) and typically a basket hilt.

brocade /bɹəˈkeɪd/ brocades n
brokad
(countable, uncountable) A thick heavy fabric into which raised patterns have been woven, originally in gold and silver; more recently any cloth incorporating raised, woven patterns.
(metaphoric) A decorative pattern.

broccoli /ˈbɹɑ.kə.li/ /ˈbɹɑk.li/ /ˈbɹɒ.kə.li/ broccoli broccolis n
broccoli
A plant, Brassica oleracea var. italica, of the cabbage family, Brassicaceae; especially, the tree-shaped flower and stalk that are eaten as a vegetable.

brochette /bɹəʊˈʃɛt/ brochettes n
grillspett
A small skewer or spit on which small pieces of meat, fish or vegetables are roasted or broiled.

brochure /bɹoʊˈʃɝ/ /bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊ.ʃə(ɹ)/ brochures n
broschyr
A booklet of printed informational matter, like a pamphlet, often for promotional purposes.

broiler /ˈbɹɔɪlə/ /ˈbɹɔɪlɚ/ broilers n
broiler gödkyckling
A chicken raised for meat.

broke /bɹoʊk/ /bɹəʊk/ broker brokest more broke most broke adj
pank
(informal) Financially ruined, bankrupt.
(informal) Without any money, penniless.

broken /ˈbɹoʊ.kən/ /ˈbɹoʊ.kɪn/ /ˈbɹəʊ.kən/ more broken most broken adj
brusten
(of skin) Split or ruptured.
bruten
(of a, bone or body part) Fractured; having the bone in pieces.
(of sleep) Interrupted; not continuous.
Fragmented; in separate pieces.
(of a, promise, etc) Breached; violated; not kept.
(colloquial, US, of a, situation) Not having gone in the way intended; saddening.
(of an, electronic connection) Disconnected, no longer open or carrying traffic.
(of a, person) Completely defeated and dispirited; shattered; destroyed.
(sports, and, gaming, of a tactic or option) Overpowered; overly powerful; too powerful.
mulen
(meteorology, of the sky) Five-eighths to seven-eighths obscured by clouds; incompletely covered by clouds.
streckad
(of a, line) Dashed; made up of short lines with small gaps between each one and the next.
trasig
(software, informal) Badly designed or implemented.
trasig bruten
Non-functional; not functioning properly.
pank
Having no money; bankrupt, broke.

broken heart broken hearts n
brustet hjärta
A feeling of grief or loss, especially after a failed romantic relationship.

broker /ˈbɹoʊkɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊkə/ brokers n
mäklare
A mediator between a buyer and seller.
börsmäklare
A stockbroker.

brokerage brokerages n
mäklare mäklarfirma
A business, firm, or company whose business is to act as a broker (e.g., stockbroker).
courtage kurtage
The commission paid to a broker.

brolga brolgas n
brolgatrana
A large grey crane (Antigone rubicunda, syn. Grus rubicunda), of northern and eastern Australia. [from 19th c.]

brome /bɹəʊm/ bromes n
losta
Any grass of the genus Bromus.

bromide /ˈbɹoʊ.maɪd/ /ˈbɹəʊ.maɪd/ bromides n
bromid
(inorganic chemistry) A binary compound of bromine and some other element or radical.

bromine /ˈbɹoʊmin/ /ˈbɹəʊmiːn, -mɪn, -maɪn/ bromines n
brom
(uncountable) A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Br) with an atomic number of 35; one of the halogens, it is a fuming red-brown liquid at room temperature.

bronchiolitis n
bronkiolit
(pathology) Inflammation of the bronchioles; especially common in young children.

bronchitis /bɹɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ bronchitides bronchitises n
bronkit luftrörskatarr
(uncountable) An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning.

bronchoscopy bronchoscopies n
bronkoskopi
(medicine) A technique for viewing the bronchi using a flexible instrument called a bronchoscope.

bronchus /ˈbɹɑŋkəs/ /ˈbɹɒŋkəs/ bronchi n
bronk
Either of two airways, which are primary branches of the trachea, leading directly into the lungs.

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ more bronze most bronze adj
bronsfärgad
Having a reddish-brown colour.

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ bronzes n
brons
(uncountable) A naturally occurring or man-made alloy of copper, usually in combination with tin, but also with one or more other metals.
bronsfärg brons
(countable, and, uncountable) A reddish-brown colour, the colour of bronze.

bronze medal bronze medals n
bronsmedalj
A medal made of, or having the colour of, bronze, given as a prize for finishing in third place

bronze medalist bronze medalists n
bronsmedaljör
Someone who has received a bronze medal

bronze-winged jacana bronze-winged jacanas n
bronsjaçana
Metopidius indicus, a wader in the family Jacanidae.

brooch /bɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /bɹuːt͡ʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ brooches n
brosch
A piece of ornamental jewellery having a pin allowing it to be fixed to garments worn on the upper body.

brood /bɹuːd/ /bɹʉd/ broods n
kull
The young of certain animals, especially a group of young birds or fowl hatched at one time by the same mother.
barnaskara
(countable, uncountable) The children in one family; offspring.

brood /bɹuːd/ /bɹʉd/ v
ruva
(transitive) To keep an egg warm to make it hatch.
(transitive) To protect (something that is gradually maturing); to foster.
ruva älta
(intransitive) (typically with about or over) To dwell upon moodily and at length, mainly alone.

brook /bɹuːk/ /bɹʊk/ brooks n
bäck
A body of running water smaller than a river; a small stream.

brook trout brook trout brook trouts n
bäckröding
A fish of the species Salvelinus fontinalis.

brookweed brookweeds n
bunge
A small white-flowered herb (Samolus valerandi) usually found in wet places; the water pimpernel.

broom /bɹuːm/ /bɹʊm/ brooms n
kvast sopborste sop
(countable) A domestic utensil with fibers bound together at the end of a long handle, used for sweeping.
borste
(countable, curling) An implement with which players sweep the ice to make a stone travel further and curl less; a sweeper.
kvast sopborste ginst sop
Any of several yellow-flowered shrubs of the family Fabaceae, with long, stiff, thin branches and small or few leaves used for the domestic utensil.

broom /bɹuːm/ /bɹʊm/ v
borsta sopa
(transitive, intransitive) To sweep with a broom.

broom wagon broom wagons n
kvastbuss
(cycling) A vehicle that follows a cycling race, picking up stragglers and carrying food and equipment.

broomrape broomrapes n
snyltrot
Any of various plants, of the genus Orobanche, that are parasitic on the roots of other plants.

broomstick /ˈbɹum.stɪk/ broomsticks n
kvastskaft
The handle of a broom (sweeping tool).

bros before hoes proverb
bröder går före brudar
(US, vulgar, slang) A man should prioritize his male friends over women.

broth /bɹɑθ/ /bɹɒθ/ /bɹɔθ/ broths n
buljong spad
(uncountable) Water in which food (meat or vegetable etc) has been boiled.

brothel /ˈbɹɑðəl/ /ˈbɹɑθəl/ /ˈbɹɒðəl/ /ˈbɹɒθəl/ /ˈbɹɔðəl/ /ˈbɹɔθəl/ brothels n
glädjehus bordell horhus
A house of prostitution.

brother /ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌvə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/ brethren brothers n
bror broder
A male having at least one parent in common with another (see half-brother, stepbrother).
broder bror
A male fellow member of a religious community, church, trades union etc.
bror broder brorsa
Someone who is a peer, whether male or female.

brother-german brothers-german n
helbror sambror
A full brother: a brother born to the same mother and father, as distinguished from half brothers (uterine brothers), step-brothers, or 'brothers' established through relationships such as wardship.

brother-in-arms brethren-in-arms brothers-in-arms n
bundsförvant vapenbroder medsoldat stridskamrat
comrade in arms (fellow combatant or soldier)

brother-in-law /ˈbɹʌðəɹ ɪn ˌlɔː/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɑ/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/ brethren-in-law brother-in-laws brothers-in-law n
svåger
The husband of one's sibling.
svåger svärbror
The brother of the spouse of one's sibling.
The husband of the sibling of one's spouse.

brotherhood /ˈbɹʌðəhʊd/ /ˈbɹʌðɚhʊd/ brotherhoods n
broderskap
The state of being brothers or a brother (also figuratively).
brödraskap
An association of people for any purpose, such as a society of monks; a fraternity.

brotherhood-in-arms brotherhoods-in-arms n
vapenbrödraskap
The quality of being brothers-in-arms.

brotherly /ˈbɹʌð.ə.li/ /ˈbɹʌð.ɚ.li/ more brotherly most brotherly adj
broderlig
Of or characteristic of brothers.

browbeat /ˈbɹaʊ.biːt/ v
hunsa köra med tyrannisera
(transitive) To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.

brown /bɹaʊn/ browner brownest more brown most brown adj
brun
Having a brown colour.

brown /bɹaʊn/ browns n
brun
(countable, and, uncountable) A colour like that of chocolate or coffee.

brown /bɹaʊn/ v
bryna
(cooking, transitive) To cook something until it becomes brown.

brown bear brown bears n
brunbjörn
A species of bears native to northern America, Europe and Asia having brownish fur. (Ursus arctos)

brown bullhead brown bullheads n
dvärgmal
A catfish native to eastern North America, Ameiurus nebulosus.

brown dwarf brown dwarfs brown dwarves n
brun dvärg
(star) A starlike object that contracts to about the volume of Jupiter after its formation phase; its mass may range from several times that of Jupiter, such that it fuses deuterium, up to just below the threshold of sustained hydrogen fusion.

brown falcon brown falcons n
brunfalk

brown goods n
brunvaror hemelektronik
consumer electronics equipment for entertainment, such as televisions and music centres

brown rat brown rats n
brunråtta
A rat of species Rattus norvegicus, common worldwide.

brown shrike brown shrikes n
brun törnskata
Lanius cristatus, a bird in the shrike family (Lanius) that is found mainly in Asia. It is closely related to the red-backed shrike (L. collurio) and isabelline shrike (L. isabellinus).

brown sugar brown sugars n
farinsocker farin
Sugar which has been only partially refined and still contains molasses.
Refined sugar to which molasses has been added.

brown trout brown trout n
öring bäcköring
A nonmigratory freshwater trout of species Salmo trutta, with dark spotted skin, native to Europe and Asia.

brown-eyed adj
brunögd
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see brown,‎ eyed; having brown eyes.

brown-haired adj
brunhårig
having hair of a brown color.

brownie /ˈbɹaʊni/ brownies n
tomte
(folklore) A mythical creature, a helpful elf who would secretly do people's housework for them. [from 1510s]

brownish /ˈbɹaʊnɪʃ/ more brownish most brownish adj
brunaktig
Of a colour which resembles brown; somewhat brown.

brownishness n
brunaktighet
The quality of being brownish.

brownness brownnesses n
brunhet brynska
The state or quality of being brown.

browse /bɹaʊz/ v
bläddra ögna ögna igenom
To scan, to casually look through in order to find items of interest, especially without knowledge of what to look for beforehand.
beta
(intransitive, of an animal) To move about while eating parts of plants, especially plants other than pasture, such as shrubs or trees.

brr /bɝ/ [ʙ̩ː] interjection
brr
Used to express being cold, to show shivering.

brubru /ˈbɹubɹu/ /ˈbɹuːbɹuː/ brubrus n
brubru
Also more fully as brubru shrike: a bird in the bushshrike family found in sub-Saharan Africa (Nilaus afer).

bruise /bɹuːz/ bruises n
blåmärke
A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
fläck
A dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.

brumal /ˈbɹuːməl/ more brumal most brumal adj
vintrig
Belonging to winter; winterlike; wintry.

brunch /bɹʌnt͡ʃ/ /bɹʌnʃ/ brunches n
brunch frunch
A meal eaten later in the day than breakfast and earlier than lunch, and often consisting of typical foods from both of those meals.

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ adj
brunett mörkhårig
(of a person) Having brown or black hair and, often, dark eyes and darkish or olive skin.

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ brunettes n
brunett
A person, especially female, with brown or black hair and, often, dark eyes and darkish or olive skin.

brunost n
mesost
a brown Norwegian whey cheese with a strong, sweet flavor.

brush /bɹɛʃ/ /bɹʌʃ/ brushes n
borste pensel
An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including cleaning, painting, and arranging hair.

brush /bɹɛʃ/ /bɹʌʃ/ v
borsta
(transitive) To clean with a brush.
(transitive) To untangle or arrange with a brush.
(transitive) To remove with a sweeping motion.
snudda
(ambitransitive) To touch with a sweeping motion, or lightly in passing.

brush one's teeth v
borsta tänderna
To clean one's teeth, especially by using a toothbrush and toothpaste. (This entry is a translation hub.)

brushcutter brushcutters n
röjsåg

brushmaker brushmakers n
borstbindare
A person who makes brushes.

brushtail possum brushtail possums n
pungräv
A nocturnal, arboreal, Australian possum, Trichosurus vulpecula, that has a furred tail with a naked tip.

brushwood brushwoods n
ris sly
Branches and twigs fallen from trees and shrubs.
Small trees and shrubs.

brusque /bɹuːsk/ /bɹʊsk/ /bɹʌsk/ brusquer brusquest more brusque most brusque adj
brysk burdus
Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.

brutal /ˈbɹu.təl/ /ˈbɹuː.təl/ /ˈbɹʉː.təl/ [ˈbɹu.ɾəl] [ˈbɹʉː.ɾəl] more brutal most brutal adj
brutal
Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel.

brutalise /ˈbruːt(ə)lʌɪz/ v
brutalisera
(transitive) To inflict brutal violence on.
(transitive) To make brutal, cruel or harsh.

brutality /bɹuˈtælɪɾi/ /bɹuːˈtælɪti/ brutalities n
brutalitet
The state of being brutal.

brutally more brutally most brutally adv
brutalt
In a brutal manner; viciously, barbarically.

brute /bɹut/ /bɹuːt/ brutes n
odjur
(archaic) An animal seen as being without human reason; a senseless beast. [from 17th c.]
odjur omänniska sälle
A person with the characteristics of an unthinking animal; a coarse or brutal person. [from 17th c.]

brute force /bɹut ˈfɔɹs/ n
råstyrka
(computer science) A method of computation wherein the computer is let to try all permutations of a problem until one is found that provides a solution, in contrast to the implementation of a more intelligent algorithm.

brutish /ˈbɹuːt.ɪʃ/ more brutish most brutish adj
bestialisk brutal djurisk rå
Bestial; lacking human sensibility

bruxism /ˈbɹʊk-/ /ˈbɹʌksɪz(ə)m/ /ˈbɹʌksɪzəm/ bruxisms n
bruxism tandgnissling
(dentistry) The habit or practice of grinding the teeth, as while sleeping, or due to stress or certain drugs.

bryony /ˈbɹaɪəni/ bryonies n
hundrova
A perennial herb of the genus Bryonia, especially the common wild species Bryonia dioica.

bryophyte /ˈbɹaɪ̯.əˌfaɪt/ /ˈbɹʌɪ̯.əˌfʌɪt/ bryophytes n
mossa
(botany) Any plant of the division Bryophyta, defined sensu lato to comprise the mosses, liverworts and hornworts and corresponding to all embryophytes that are not vascular plants.

bubble /ˈbʌb.əl/ bubbles n
bubbla såpbubbla
A spherically contained volume of air or other gas, especially one made from soapy liquid.
bubbla
(economics) A period of intense speculation in a market, causing prices to rise quickly to irrational levels as the metaphorical bubble expands, and then fall even more quickly as the bubble bursts.

bubble /ˈbʌb.əl/ v
bubbla
(intransitive) To produce bubbles, to rise up in bubbles (such as in foods cooking or liquids boiling).

bubblegum /ˈbʌbl̩ɡʌm/ /ˈbʌbəlɡʌm/ bubblegums n
bubbelgum
(usually, _, uncountable) A sweet chewing gum formulated to be stretchy so the chewer can blow bubbles with it.

bubbly /ˈbʌbli/ /ˈbʌbəli/ bubblier bubbliest adj
sprudlande
(informal) Cheerful, lively.

bubbly /ˈbʌbli/ /ˈbʌbəli/ bubblies n
bubbel
(informal) Champagne.

bubonic plague bubonic plagues n
böldpest
(disease) A contagious, often fatal, epidemic disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, transmitted by the bite of fleas from an infected person or rodent, especially a rat, and characterized by delirium, chills, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and the formation of buboes.

buccaneer /ˌbʌkəˈnɪɚ/ buccaneers n
buckanjär
(nautical) Any of a group of seamen who cruised on their own account on the Spanish Main and in the Pacific in the 17th century, who were similar to pirates but did not prey on ships of their own nation.
buckanjär pirat sjörövare
A pirate.

buck /bʌk/ bucks n
bock
A male deer, antelope, sheep, goat, rabbit, hare, and sometimes the male of other animals such as the hamster, ferret, shad and kangaroo.
dollar
(US, Australia, NZ, Canada, informal) A dollar (one hundred cents).

buck /bʌk/ v
bakut
(intransitive, of a horse, _, or similar saddle or pack animal) To leap upward arching its back, coming down with head low and forelegs stiff, forcefully kicking its hind legs upward, often in an attempt to dislodge or throw a rider or pack.

bucket /ˈbʌ.kət/ /ˈbʌ.kɪt/ buckets n
hink ämbar spann
The amount held in this container.
hink ämbar spann skopa
Part of a piece of machinery that resembles a bucket (container).
korg
(basketball, informal) The basket.

bucket /ˈbʌ.kət/ /ˈbʌ.kɪt/ v
ösregna ösa
(intransitive, informal) To rain heavily.

bucket hat bucket hats n
fiskehatt
A casual hat often worn at the beach, with a wide brim.

bucket list bucket lists n
bucketlist
(idiomatic) A list of things to accomplish before one's death. [c. 2006]

buckle /ˈbʌk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌkl̩/ buckles n
spänne bältesspänne
A metal clasp with a hinged tongue or a spike through which a belt or strap is passed and penetrated by the tongue or spike, in order to fasten the ends of the belt together or to secure the strap to something else.

buckle down v
lägga manken till
(intransitive, originally, US, idiomatic) To apply oneself to study, or a task or work; to focus on or take a serious attitude towards something; to put forth the needed effort.

buckle up v
spänna fast säkerhetsbälte
(intransitive, idiomatic) To fasten one's seat belt or safety belt.

buckling /ˈbʌk.lɪŋ/ bucklings n
böckling
Smoked herring.

buckram /ˈbʌkɹəm/ buckrams n
klot
A coarse cloth of cotton, linen or hemp, stiffened with size or glue, used in bookbinding to cover and protect the books, in garments to keep them in the form intended, and for wrappers to cover merchandise.

buckthorn buckthorns n
getapel
also genus Frangula, especially Frangula alnus, the alder buckthorn.
getapel vägtorn
especially the common buckthorn or purging buckthorn; Rhamnus cathartica.

buckwheat /ˈbʌkwiːt/ /ˈbʌkʍiːt/ buckwheats n
bovete
An Asian plant, of the species Fagopyrum esculentum. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
(culinary) The fruit of this plant used as a pseudocereal.

bucolic /bjuˈkɑlɪk/ /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/ more bucolic most bucolic adj
bukolisk lantlig rustik
Rustic, pastoral, country-styled.
bond- bondsk bukolisk herde- lantlig
Pertaining to herdsmen or peasants.

bucolic /bjuˈkɑlɪk/ /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/ bucolics n
herdedikt
A pastoral poem.
bonde lantbo
A rustic, peasant.

bud /bʌd/ buds n
knopp
A newly sprouted leaf or blossom that has not yet unfolded.

bud /bʌd/ v
knoppa
(intransitive) To form buds.
delning
(intransitive) To reproduce by splitting off buds.

buddy /ˈbʌd.i/ pronoun
kompis polare grabben vännen
(In Maritime English) A person far removed from the conversation.

budgerigar /ˈbɐd͡ʒəɹiˌɡɐː/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒəɹiˌɡɑɹ/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒəɹiˌɡɑː/ budgerigars n
undulat
A species of small green parrot, Melopsittacus undulatus, native to inland Australia; a common cagebird throughout the world and bred in many colour varieties.

budget /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/ adj
budget
Appropriate to a restricted budget.

budget /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/ budgets n
budget
The amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or timeframe.
An itemized summary of intended expenditure; usually coupled with expected revenue.

budget /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/ v
budgetera
(intransitive) To construct or draw up a budget.
(transitive) To provide funds, allow for in a budget.
(transitive) To plan for the use of in a budget.

budo n
budo
Japanese martial arts

buff /bʌf/ buffs n
kyllerfärg
(color) A brownish yellow colour.
entusiast fantast
(informal) A person who is very interested in a particular subject.

buff /bʌf/ v
polera
To polish and make shiny by rubbing.

buff-bellied pipit buff-bellied pipits n
hedpiplärka
Anthus rubescens, a small songbird found on both sides of the northern Pacific.

buff-breasted sandpiper buff-breasted sandpipers n
prärielöpare
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris subruficollis)

buffalo /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/ /ˈbʌf.əl.əʊ/ buffalo buffaloes buffalos n
buffel
An animal from the subtribe Bubalina, also known as true buffalos, such as the Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, or the water buffalo, Bubalus bubalis.
bisonoxe buffel
A related North American animal, the American bison, Bison bison.

buffer /ˈbafə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfɚ/ [ˈbäfə(ɹ)] [ˈbɐfə(ɹ)] buffers n
buffert buffertlösning
(chemistry) A solution used to stabilize the pH (acidity) of a liquid.
buffert buffertminne
(telecommunications) A routine or storage medium used to compensate for a difference in rate of flow of data, or time of occurrence of events, when transferring data from one device to another.

buffer solution buffer solutions n
buffertlösning
(chemistry) A solution, containing a buffer, that maintains a relatively constant pH

buffer state buffer states n
randstat
(geopolitics) A nation lying between potentially hostile nations.

buffered more buffered most buffered adj
buffrad
(chemistry) Dissolved in a buffer solution.

buffet /bəˈfeɪ/ /bʌˈfeɪ/ /ˈbʊ.feɪ/ /ˈbʌ.feɪ/ buffets n
buffé
A counter or sideboard from which food and drinks are served or may be bought.
Food laid out in this way, to which diners serve themselves.

bufflehead /ˈbʌfəlhɛd/ buffleheads n
buffelhuvud
A duck in the goldeneye genus, Bucephala albeola. [from 1850s]

buffoon /bəˈfuːn/ buffoons n
pajas
One who acts in a silly or ridiculous fashion; a clown or fool.
fjant pajas
(pejorative) An unintentionally ridiculous person.

bug /bʌɡ/ bugs n
halvvinge
(entomology) An insect of the order Hemiptera (the “true bugs”).
bugg
(chiefly, computing and engineering jargon) A problem that needs fixing.
bacill
A contagious illness, or a pathogen causing it.
kryp
(gambling, slang) A metal clip attached to the underside of a table, etc. to hold hidden cards, as a form of cheating.

bug /bʌɡ/ v
störa
(informal, transitive) To annoy.
bugga
(transitive) To install an electronic listening device or devices in.

bugger /ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/ interjection
fan också helvete skit
(slang, British, Australia, New Zealand, coarse) An expression of annoyance or displeasure.

bughouse chess n
chock
A variant of chess played on two chessboards by four players in teams of two. Each player plays the other colour of pieces than their teammate, to whom they pass the pieces they capture from their opponent. The teammate can then choose to put one of these pieces on their board as an alternative way of making a move.

bugle /ˈbjuːɡəl/ bugles n
suga
A plant in the family Lamiaceae grown as a ground cover Ajuga reptans, and other plants in the genus Ajuga.
horn
A simple brass instrument consisting of a horn with no valves, playing only pitches in its harmonic series

bugler buglers n
hornblåsare
Someone who plays a bugle.

bugloss buglosses n
strävbladig växt
Any of several plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae.

build /bɪld/ builds n
byggnad kroppsbyggnad
(countable, uncountable) The physique of a human or animal body, or other object; constitution or structure.
bygge
(computing, countable) Any of various versions of a software product as it is being developed for release to users.

build /bɪld/ v
bygga anlägga uppföra förfärdiga uppresa upprätta
(transitive) To form (something) by combining materials or parts.
bygga bygga upp forma grunda hopa skapa
(transitive) To develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process.
bygga grunda
(transitive) To establish a basis for (something).
anlägga bygga förfärdiga uppföra uppresa upprätta
(intransitive) To form by combining materials or parts.
bygga upp hopa stegra öka
(intransitive) To develop in magnitude or extent.

build castles in the air v
bygga luftslott
(transitive, idiomatic) To have any desire, idea, or plan that is unlikely to be realized; to imagine visionary projects or schemes; to have an idle fancy or a pipe dream; to daydream.

builder /ˈbɪl.də/ /ˈbɪl.dɚ/ [ˈbɪɫ.ɾɚ] builders n
byggare
A person who builds or constructs things.

builder pattern builder patterns n
byggare

building /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/ buildings n
bygge byggande byggnadsverksamhet byggnation
(uncountable) The act or process by which something is built; construction.
byggnad hus bygge
(countable) A closed structure with walls and a roof.

building site building sites n
byggarbetsplats bygge anlägg nybygge
(construction) The site, the place where a building is located, is currently under construction, or shall be constructed (including structures other than buildings).
boplats husgrund lokal
(archaeology) The site of a former structure, indicated by an assemblage of features, artifacts or debris, remote-sensing data, or historic records (e.g., deed records).
röra
(figuratively) A messy, disorganized area.

built-in /ˈbɪltɪn/ adj
inbyggd
Constructed as a non-detachable part of a larger structure.

bukkake /buˈkæ.ki/ /buˈkɑː.ke/ /buˈkɑː.ki/ n
bukkake
A sex act in which multiple people ejaculate on another person.

bulb /ˈbʌb/ /ˈbʌlb/ bulbs n
lök
A light bulb (not necessarily bulbous in shape).

bulge /bʊld͡ʒ/ /bʌldʒ/ /bʌld͡ʒ/ bulges n
utbuktning knöl bula
Something sticking out from a surface; a swelling, protuberant part; a bending outward, especially when caused by pressure.

bulgur /ˈbʊl.ɡɚ/ /ˈbʌl.ɡɚ/ bulgurs n
bulgur
Wheat grains that have been steamed, dried, and crushed; a staple of Middle Eastern cooking.

bulimia /bjuˈlimi.ə/ /bjuˈlɪmi.ə/ /buˈlimi.ə/ /buˈlɪmi.ə/ bulimias n
bulimi
(pathology) A chronic eating disorder characterized by a binge-and-purge cycle: extreme overeating followed by self-induced vomiting.

bulimic /bjʊˈliːmɪk/ /bjʊˈlɪmɪk/ /bəˈliːmɪk/ /bəˈlɪmɪk/ more bulimic most bulimic adj
bulimisk
Suffering from bulimia nervosa.
Of, or relating to, bulimia nervosa.

bulimic /bjʊˈliːmɪk/ /bjʊˈlɪmɪk/ /bəˈliːmɪk/ /bəˈlɪmɪk/ bulimics n
bulimiker
A person suffering from bulimia nervosa.

bulk /bʌlk/ adj
massiv omfångsrik voluminös
being large in size, mass or volume (of goods, etc.)

bulk /bʌlk/ bulks n
massa
Size, specifically, volume.
merpart lejonpart
The major part of something.

bulk carrier bulk carriers n
bulkfartyg bulklastfartyg
(nautical) Any ocean-going cargo vessel (merchant ship) designed to carry unpackaged bulk cargo, such as grains, coal, ore, steel coils and cement, in its holds.

bulk density bulk densities n
skrymdensitet

bulkhead /ˈbʌlk.hɛd/ bulkheads n
skott
(nautical) A vertical partition dividing the hull into separate compartments; often made watertight to prevent excessive flooding if the ship's hull is breached.
(aerospace) A similar partition in an aircraft or spacecraft.

bulky /ˈbʌlki/ bulkier bulkiest adj
skrymmande
Being large in size, mass, or volume; big, fat or muscular
Unwieldy.

bulky waste bulky wastes n
grovsopor grovavfall
A waste type that is too large to be accepted by the regular waste collection.

bull /ˈbʊl/ adj
hausse
(finance) Of a market in which prices are rising (compare bear).

bull /ˈbʊl/ bulls n
bulla sigill
A seal affixed to a document, especially a document from the Pope.
nonsens snack strunt
(euphemistic, informal) Nonsense.
tjur
Any adult male bovine.
A large, strong man.
tjur hane
An adult male of certain large mammals, such as whales, elephants, camels and seals.
haussespekulant
(finance) An investor who buys (commodities or securities) in anticipation of a rise in prices.
snut
(US, slang) A policeman; a detective; a railroad security guard.

bull /ˈbʊl/ v
finputsa putsa
(agriculture, intransitive, of a cow or heifer) To be in heat; to be ready for mating with a bull.

bull bar bull bars n
kofångare
(chiefly, Australia, NZ) A welded framework of metal bars at a vehicle's front, designed to protect it during collisions with animals, but often purchased as a fashion accessory.

bull elephant bull elephants n
elefanthane elefanthanne
A male elephant.

bull market bull markets n
tjurmarknad
(finance) A stock market where a majority of investors are buying ("bulls"), causing overall stock prices to rise.

bull ring bull rings n
tjurfäktningsarena
(bullfighting) The area in which bullfighting takes place.

bull run bull runs n
tjurrusning
(bullfighting) An event in which people run with bulls in the streets.

bulldog /ˈbʊl.dɑɡ/ /ˈbʊl.dɒɡ/ /ˈbʊl.dɔɡ/ bulldogs n
bulldogg
A breed of dog developed in England by the crossing of the bullbaiting dog and the Pug to produce a ladies' companion dog, having a very smooth coat, a flattened face, wrinkly cheeks, powerful front legs, and smaller hind legs.

bullet /ˈbʊl.ɪt/ bullets n
kula
A projectile, usually of metal, shot from a gun at high speed.
(informal) An entire round of unfired ammunition for a firearm, including the projectile, the cartridge casing, the propellant charge, etc.
(figuratively) Anything that is projected extremely fast.

bullet hole bullet holes n
kulhål
A circular wound or hole caused by the projectile of a firearm.

bullet point bullet points n
listpunkt
The symbol, typically a solid circle, that marks each item in a bulleted list.

bullet train bullet trains n
shinkansen
A Shinkansen train; a Japanese high-speed rail train.

bulleted list bulleted lists n
punktlista
A list whose items start with the typographical bullet, that is •, or with other symbols other than numbers.

bulletin board bulletin boards n
anslagstavla
A board on which messages may be posted, especially one in a public space.

bulletproof /bʊl.ɪtpɹuːf/ more bulletproof most bulletproof adj
skottsäker
(of a material) Capable of withstanding a direct shot by a bullet fired from a gun.

bulletproof vest /bʊl.ɪtpɹuːf vɛst/ bulletproof vests n
skottsäker väst skyddsväst
A garment worn over the torso that protects against projectiles.

bullfight bullfights n
tjurfäktning

bullfighter bullfighters n
tjurfäktare
One who engages in bullfighting; a toreador or matador.

bullfighting bullfightings n
tjurfäktning

bullfinch bullfinches n
domherre
The Eurasian bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula).

bullfrog /ˈbʊlfrɒɡ/ /ˈbʊlfɹɑɡ/ /ˈbʊlfɹɔɡ/ bullfrogs n
oxgroda
Any of various frogs having a croak that resembles the bellow of a cow or bull.

bullhead /ˈbʌlˌhɛd/ bullheads n
dvärgmal
(North America) The brown bullhead, Ameiurus nebulosus.

bullheaded more bullheaded most bullheaded adj
tjurskallig
Unreasonably stubborn.

bullion /ˈbʊl.jən/ bullions n
tacka
A bulk quantity of precious metal, usually gold or silver, assessed by weight and typically cast as ingots.

bullock /ˈbʊlək/ bullocks n
oxe stut
A castrated bull; an ox.

bullroarer bullroarers n
brummare brumsnurra vinare
A ritual musical instrument and means of communicating over extended distances, consisting of a slat of wood tied to the end of a thong or string, with which the slat is whirled so as to cause an intermittent roaring noise.

bullseye /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ interjection
mitt i prick
(by extension) A response to a totally accurate statement.

bullseye /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ bullseyes n
mittpunkt mitt
A shot which hits the centre of a target.
polkagris
A hard striped peppermint-flavoured boiled sweet.

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ interjection
skit
(vulgar, slang) An expression of disbelief at what one has just heard.

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ n
skitsnack strunt
(vulgar, slang, usual sense) Statements that are false or exaggerated to impress or cheat the listener.
bluffstopp
(card game, possibly, _, vulgar) A card game in which players try to discard their hands first, following rules that encourage bluffing, calling others' bluffs, and penalizing others by tricking them into inaccurate accusations.

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ v
prata strunt snacka skit
(intransitive, vulgar, slang) To have casual conversation with no real point; to shoot the breeze.

bullwhip bullwhips n
oxpiska
A whip made from plaited leather, often with a knotted end, for use with livestock.

bully /ˈbʊli/ bullies n
mobbare
A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or privilege. [from late 17th c.]

bully /ˈbʊli/ v
mobba
(transitive) To intimidate (someone) as a bully.

bullying /ˈbʊl.i.ɪŋ/ bullyings n
mobbning
Persistent acts intended to make life unpleasant for another person.

bulwark /ˈbʊl.wək/ /ˈbʊl.wɚk/ bulwarks n
bålverk
A defensive wall or rampart.

bum /bʌm/ bums n
stjärt rumpa häck skinkor
(informal, _, or, _, childish, chiefly, Commonwealth) The buttocks.
uteliggare luffare lodare lodis
(colloquial, derogatory) A homeless person, usually a man.
(colloquial, derogatory) A lazy, incompetent, or annoying person, usually a man.
(colloquial, sports) A player or racer who often performs poorly.
(colloquial) A drinking spree.
stjärt rumpa anus häck rövhål
(informal, _, or, _, childish, chiefly, Commonwealth) The anus.

bumblebee /ˈbʌmbl̩bi/ bumblebees n
humla
Any of several species of large bee in the genus Bombus.

bumfluff /ˈbʌmflʌf/ n
moppefjun
(Australia, Britain, New Zealand, derogatory) The first, sparse beard growth of an adolescent. [from late 19th c.]

bumfuck bumfucks n
avkrok byhåla håla
(vulgar, _, slang, derogatory) An isolated place far removed from major cities.

bumfuck nowhere pn
Tjotahejti obygden
(vulgar) The middle of nowhere; a nondescript, isolated, and underdeveloped locale whose precise location may be difficult to ascertain.

bump /bʌmp/ [bɐm̥p] bumps n
bula
A swelling on the skin caused by illness or injury.

bumper /ˈbʌmpə(ɹ)/ bumpers n
stötfångare kofångare
(automotive) Parts at the front and back of a vehicle which are meant to absorb the impact of a collision; fender.

bumper car bumper cars n
radiobil
A small electric-powered vehicle encircled with a rubber bumper, used in an amusement ride.

bumper sticker bumper stickers n
bakrutedekal stötfångardekal
(US) An adhesive label or decal, usually applied to the bumper or back end of an automobile, and displaying a short political, promotional, philosophical, or humorous message.
bakrutedekal slogan stötfångardekal
(US, figurative) Said of canned insight; a slogan or saying that is trite or lacks depth.

bumpkin /ˈbʌmpkɪn/ bumpkins n
bondläpp fårskalle klumpeduns
A clumsy, unsophisticated person; a yokel.

bumpy /ˈbʌmpi/ bumpier bumpiest adj
guppig skumpig
rough; jumpy; causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
ojämn
covered with or full of bumps

bun /bʌn/ buns n
bulle
A small bread roll that is sweetened or spiced.

bunch /bʌntʃ/ /bʌnt͡ʃ/ /bʌnʃ/ bunches n
klase
A group of similar things, either growing together, or in a cluster or clump, usually fastened together.
A protuberance; a hunch; a knob or lump; a hump.

bunchberry bunchberries n
hönsbär
The fruit of either of these plants.

bundle /ˈbʌnd(ə)l/ bundles n
bunt knyte knippe packe paket
A group of objects held together by wrapping or tying.
bunt paket
A package wrapped or tied up for carrying.
bunt
(informal) A large amount, especially of money.
knippe
(biology) A cluster of closely bound muscle or nerve fibres.

bundle /ˈbʌnd(ə)l/ v
bunta
(transitive) To tie or wrap together into a bundle.
bylta
(transitive) To dress someone warmly.
bundla
(computing) To sell hardware and software as a single product.

bung /ˈbʌŋ/ bungs n
kork
(obsolete, slang) A sharper or pickpocket.

bungee /ˈbʌn.d͡ʒi/ bungees n
gummirep gummistropp helikopterlina helikoptersnöre
An elastic fabric-bound strap with a hook at each end, used for securing luggage.

bungee jump bungee jumps n
bungyhopp bungyjump
An instance of bungee jumping.

bungee jump v
bungyhoppa bungyjumpa hoppa bungyjump
(intransitive) To participate in bungee jumping.

bungee jumping n
bungyjump
The activity of jumping from a great height with an elasticated cord attached to the ankles.

bungle /ˈbʌŋɡ(ə)l/ v
fumla klåpa
(transitive) To incompetently perform (a task); to ruin (something) through incompetent action; to botch up, to bumble.

bungler bunglers n
klåpare klant
Someone who makes mistakes because of incompetence.

bunion /ˈbʌnjən/ bunions n
liktorn
(pathology) A bump or bulge on the first joint of the big toe caused by the swelling of a sac of fluid under the skin.

bunk /bʌŋk/ adj
strunt
(slang) Defective, broken, not functioning properly.

bunk /bʌŋk/ bunks n
koj
(nautical) A built-in bed on board ship, often erected in tiers one above the other.

bunk /bʌŋk/ v
skolka
(British) To fail to attend school or work without permission; to play truant (usually as in 'to bunk off').

bunk bed bunk beds n
våningssäng
Two or more beds fixed on top of one another, so that one person can sleep in each bunk at a different height.

bunker /ˈbʌŋk.əː/ /ˈbʌŋk.ɚ/ bunkers n
bunker
(military) A hardened shelter, often partly buried or fully underground, designed to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs or other attacks.
(nautical) A compartment for storing coal for the ship's boilers; or a tank for storing fuel oil for the ship's engines.
(golf) A hazard on a golf course consisting of a sand-filled hollow.
(Britain, chiefly, historical) A large bin or container for storing coal, often built outdoors in the yard of a house.

bunker /ˈbʌŋk.əː/ /ˈbʌŋk.ɚ/ v
bunkra
(transitive) To load (a vessel) with coal or fuel oil for the engine.

bunting /ˈbʌntɪŋ/ buntings n
flaggspel girlang
Strips of material used as festive decoration, especially in the colours of the national flag.

buoy /ˈbu.i/ /ˈbwɔɪ/ /ˈbɔɪ/ buoys n
boj
(nautical) A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, indicate a navigational channel or for other purposes

buoyancy /ˈbɔɪ.ən.si/ buoyancies n
flytkraft
(physics) The upward force on a body immersed or partly immersed in a fluid.
flytförmåga
The ability of an object to stay afloat in a fluid.

buoyant /ˈbɔɪ.ənt/ more buoyant most buoyant adj
flytande
Having buoyancy; able to float.
nyter yster
(figuratively) Lighthearted and lively.

bupkis /ˈbɔp.kɪs/ /ˈbʌp.kɪs/ n
inte ett skvatt
(US, slang) Absolutely nothing; nothing of value, significance, or substance.

bupleurum bupleurums n
harörter
Any of the genus Bupleurum of apiaceous plants.

bur-reed bur-reeds n
igenknopps
A group (genus Sparganium) of widespread flowering perennial marsh plants widespread in wet areas in temperate regions.

burbot /ˈbɜ(ɹ).bət/ burbots n
lake slemhelge
A freshwater fish, taxonomic name Lota lota, which is similar to the ling and the cusk and spawns in the winter.

burden /ˈbɜːdn̩/ /ˈbɝdn̩/ burdens n
börda belastning
A heavy load.
A cause of worry; that which is grievous, wearisome, or oppressive.
plikt
A responsibility, onus.

burden /ˈbɜːdn̩/ /ˈbɝdn̩/ v
belasta
(transitive) To encumber with a literal or figurative burden.

burden of proof burdens of proof n
bevisbörda
(legal) The duty of a party in a legal proceeding to prove an assertion of fact; it includes both the burden of production and the burden of persuasion; the onus probandi.
(epistemology) The obligation of the person making a claim in a dispute to provide sufficient evidence for their position.

burdock /ˈbɜːdɒk/ /ˈbɝːdɑːk/ burdocks n
kardborre
Any of the species of biennial thistles in the genus Arctium.

bureau /ˈbjʊ.ɹoʊ/ /ˈbjʊ.ɹə/ /ˈbjʊ.ɹəʊ/ bureaus bureaux n
byrå
An office (room where clerical or professional duties are performed).
(US) A chest of drawers for clothes.

bureau de change /ˈbjʊəɹ.əʊ.dəˌʃɒ̃ʒ/ bureau de changes bureaus de change bureaux de change n
växelkontor växlingskontor
(UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia) A place where foreign currency can be exchanged.

bureaucracy /bjʊəˈɹɒkɹəsi/ /bjʊˈɹɑːkɹəsi/ bureaucracies n
byråkrati
Government by bureaus or their administrators or officers.
(business, organizational theory) A system of administration based upon organisation into bureaus, division of labour, a hierarchy of authority, etc., designed to dispose of a large body of work in a routine manner.
The body of officers and administrators, especially of a government.
(chiefly, derogatory) Excessive red tape and routine in any administration, body or behaviour.

bureaucrat /ˈbjʊəɹəkɹæt/ /ˈbjʊɹəkɹæt/ bureaucrats n
byråkrat
An official who is part of a bureaucracy.

bureaucratese n
kanslisvenska
(informal, pejorative) A style of language, used by bureaucrats, that involves jargon or euphemism to the detriment of broader understanding.

bureaucratic more bureaucratic most bureaucratic adj
byråkratisk
Of or pertaining to bureaucracy or the actions of bureaucrats.

bureaucratize /bjʊəˈɹɒkɹətʌɪz/ v
byråkratisera
(transitive) To bring under the control of a bureaucracy; to make bureaucratic.

burgeon /ˈbɜː.d͡ʒən/ /ˈbɝː.d͡ʒən/ burgeons n
knopp
(obsolete) A bud, sprout, shoot.

burgeon /ˈbɜː.d͡ʒən/ /ˈbɝː.d͡ʒən/ v
spira
(intransitive) To grow or expand.
knoppas spira
(intransitive, archaic) Of plants, to bloom, bud.

burgeoning /ˈbɜː.d͡ʒə.nɪŋ/ /ˈbɝː.d͡ʒə.nɪŋ/ more burgeoning most burgeoning adj
spirande
That buds, grows or expands; developing.

burger /ˈbɜː(ɹ)ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɝɡɚ/ burgers n
burgare
(informal) A hamburger.

burglar /ˈbɜːɡlə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɝɡlɚ/ burglars n
inbrottstjuv

burglar alarm burglar alarms n
tjuvlarm
A warning device that is activated by trespassers, intended to deter burglars.

burglary /ˈbɜː.ɡlə.ɹi/ /ˈbɝ.ɡlɚ.i/ burglaries n
inbrott
(law) Under the common law, breaking and entering of the dwelling of another at night with the intent to commit a felony.
The crime of unlawfully breaking into a vehicle, house, store, or other enclosure with the intent to steal.

burgrave /ˈbɜɹɡɹeɪv/ /ˈbɜːɡɹeɪv/ burgraves n
borggreve
(historical) The military governor of a town or castle in the Middle Ages, especially in German-speaking Europe; a nobleman of the same status.

burial /ˈbɛɹiəl/ /ˈbɛɹɪəl/ /ˈbɝiəl/ burials n
begravning
The act of burying; interment; placing remains into the earth

burial chamber burial chambers n
gravkammare
A chamber, often below ground level, used to bury the remains of the dead.

buried /ˈbɛ.ɹid/ more buried most buried adj
begravd begraven
Placed in a grave at a burial.

burka burkas n
burka
A Central Asian garment that covers the whole body, which has a net screen covering the eyes so they cannot be seen, and is worn by women.

burl /bɜːl/ /bɝl/ burls n
vril masurknöl
A tree growth in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner; a burr knot.

burlap /ˈbɜːlæp/ /ˈbɝlæp/ burlaps n
hessian säckväv
(US) A very strong, coarse cloth, made from jute, flax, or hemp, and used to make sacks, etc.

burly /ˈbɜːli/ burlier burliest adj
bastant
(usually, of a man) Large, well-built, and muscular.

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ burns n
brännskada brännsår brännmärke
A physical injury caused by heat, cold, electricity, radiation or caustic chemicals.
bäck ström å
(Northern England, Scotland) A stream.
förbränning
The act of burning something with fire.

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ v
brinna bränna
(transitive) To cause to be consumed by fire.
bränna
(transitive) To overheat so as to make unusable.
(intransitive) To become overheated to the point of being unusable.
(transitive) To consume, damage, or change the condition of, as if by action of fire or heat; to affect as fire or heat does.
(transitive, computing) To write data to a permanent storage medium like a compact disc or a ROM chip.
In certain games, to approach near to a concealed object which is sought.
brinna
(intransitive) To be hot, e.g. due to embarrassment.
bränna brinna skålla
(chemistry, transitive) To cause to combine with oxygen or other active agent, with evolution of heat; to consume; to oxidize.

burn down v
bränna ner elda upp
(transitive) To cause (a structure) to burn to nothing.
brinna ner brinna upp
(intransitive, of a structure) To burn completely, so that nothing remains.

burn one's bridges v
bränna sina skepp bränna alla broar bränna sina broar riva alla broar
(idiomatic) To destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc., particularly intentionally.

burn out v
brinna ut falna
(transitive) To cause (someone) to tire due to overwork; to cause (someone) to overwork to one's limit.

burn phone burn phones n
becknarlur brännartelefon burner buslur
(informal) A cell phone bought anonymously with cash, used for only a short time and then thrown away, usually used as a means of conducting illegal business or harassment without being traceable to the purchaser.

burn the candle at both ends v
bränna sitt ljus i båda ändar
(idiomatic) To work hard night and day; to sleep late and wake up early; to overwork or overexert oneself.

burn the midnight oil v
dygna låta flitens lampa lysa
(idiomatic) To work studiously, especially late into the night.

burner /ˈbɜːnə/ /ˈbɝnɚ/ burners n
brännare
Someone or something which burns.
(chemistry) A device that generates localized heat for experiments; a Bunsen burner.
A device that burns fuel; e.g. a diesel engine; a hot-air balloon's propulsion system.
(computing) A device that allows data or music to be stored on a CDR or CD-ROM.

burnet rose burnet roses n
pimpinellros
A wild rose native to coastal areas of Europe and northwestern Africa, Rosa pimpinellifolia

burnet saxifrage n
bockrot
Pimpinella saxifraga, a plant of the family Apiaceae.

burning /bɜːnɪŋ/ /bɝnɪŋ/ more burning most burning adj
brännande brännhet
So hot as to seem to burn (something).

burning /bɜːnɪŋ/ /bɝnɪŋ/ burnings n
bränning
The act by which something burns or is burned.

burnish /ˈbɜːnɪʃ/ /ˈbɝnɪʃ/ v
blankskura göra blank polera
To make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.

burnout /ˈbɜː(ɹ)naʊt/ burnouts n
utbrändhet
A person who has the experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest.

burnt /bɜːnt/ /bɝnt/ more burnt most burnt adj
bränd
(of food) Carbonised.
solbränd
(of a person) Having a sunburn.

buro buros n
byrå
an office
(US) a chest of drawers for clothes

burp /bɜːp/ /bɝp/ burps n
rap rapning
(chiefly, _, US, Philippines) A belch.

burp /bɜːp/ /bɝp/ v
rapa
(intransitive) To emit a burp.

burqini burqinis n
burkini
A head-to-toe swimsuit, enabling women to conform to the Islamic dress code when bathing on a public beach.

burr /bɝ/ burrs n
kardborre
A bur; a seed pod with sharp features that stick in fur or clothing.
skorrning tungrots-r
A uvular "r" sound, or (by extension) an accent characterized by this sound.
grad
A small piece of material left on an edge after a cutting operation.

burr /bɝ/ v
skorra
(transitive) To pronounce with a uvular "r".

burrow /ˈbɜɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹəʊ/ burrows n
håla gryt jordkula
A tunnel or hole, often as dug by a small creature.

bursa /ˈbɜːsə/ /ˈbɝsə/ bursae bursæ n
bursa slemsäck
(anatomy) Any of the many small fluid-filled sacs located at the point where a muscle or tendon slides across bone. These sacs serve to reduce friction between the two moving surfaces.

burst /bɜːst/ /bɝst/ bursts n
omgång salva skur
An act or instance of bursting.

burst /bɜːst/ /bɝst/ v
brista spricka brisera spräcka
(transitive) To cause to break from internal pressure.
spräcka
(transitive, obsolete) To cause to break by any means.

burst into flame v
fatta eld
To catch fire suddenly and unexpectedly.

burst into flower v
slå ut
Of flowers of buds, to bloom suddenly or in a short period of time.

burst into tears v
brista ut i gråt brista ut i tårar
(idiomatic) To suddenly start crying or sobbing.

burst out laughing v
brista ut i skratt
(idiomatic, intransitive) To start laughing suddenly and intensely.

bury /ˈbeəɹiː/ /ˈbeɹiː/ /ˈbɛɹ.i/ /ˈbɜː.ɹi/ /ˈbɝ.i/ /ˈbʊ.ɹi/ /ˈbʌ.ɹi/ v
begrava
(transitive) To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
begrava gräva ned gräva ner
(transitive) To place in the ground.
begrava gömma
(transitive, often, figurative) To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance.
glömma begrava
(transitive, figuratively) To put an end to; to abandon.

bury one's head in the sand v
sticka huvudet i sanden
(idiomatic) To deliberately ignore the reality of a situation; to pretend a problem does not exist.

bury the hatchet v
begrava stridsyxan gräva ner stridsyxan
(US) To stop fighting or arguing; to reach an agreement, or at least a truce.

bus /bɐs/ /bɔs/ /bʊs/ /bʊz/ /bʌs/ buses busses n
buss
(automotive) A motor vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads; by extension, the driver of said vehicle
An electrical conductor or interface serving as a common connection for two or more circuits or components.

bus /bɐs/ /bɔs/ /bʊs/ /bʊz/ /bʌs/ v
bussa
(transitive, automotive, transport) To transport via a motor bus.
(transitive, automotive, transport, chiefly, US) To transport students to school, often to a more distant school for the purposes of achieving racial integration.
buss bussa åka
(intransitive, automotive, transport) To travel by bus.

bus driver bus drivers n
busschaufför bussförare busschaffis
A person employed to drive buses.

bus route bus routes n
busslinje
The set route taken by a bus service.

bus shelter bus shelters n
busskur väderskydd hållplatsskydd väntkur
A building or other structure constructed at a bus stop, to provide seating and protection from the weather for the convenience of waiting passengers.

bus station bus stations n
busstation bussterminal
A major bus stop, one that serves as a transfer point between a large number of routes.

bus stop bus stops n
busshållplats
A place where public transport buses stop to allow passengers to board or leave.

bus trap bus traps n
spårviddshinder
A construction or device placed on a road that only allows (public transport) buses, and no other vehicles with smaller gauge, to pass.

busboy busboys n
diskplockare nisse
(US) Assistant waiter; one who clears plates from and cleans tables

bush /bʊʃ/ bushes n
buske
(horticulture) A woody plant distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and lower height, being usually less than six metres tall; a horticultural rather than strictly botanical category.
(slang, vulgar) A person's pubic hair, especially a woman's.
bush
(Australia) The countryside area of Australia that is less arid and less remote than the outback; loosely, areas of natural flora even within conurbations.
(often with "the") Tracts of land covered in natural vegetation that are largely undeveloped and uncultivated.

bushed /bʊʃt/ adj
förbuskad
(informal) Very tired; exhausted.

bushel /ˈbʊʃəl/ bushels n
skäppa
A vessel of the capacity of a bushel, used in measuring; a bushel measure.

bushing /ˈbʊʃ.ɪŋ/ bushings n
bussning
(mechanical engineering) A type of bearing, a cylindrical lining designed to reduce friction and wear inside a hole, often used as a casing for a shaft, pin or hinge.

bushmaster bushmasters n
buskmästare
A venomous pit viper, Lachesis muta, from tropical America.

bushy /ˈbʊʃi/ bushier bushiest adj
yvig
Growing thickly.

business /ˈbɪd.nəs/ /ˈbɪd.nəz/ /ˈbɪz.nəs/ /ˈbɪz.nəz/ /ˈbɪz.nɪs/ /ˈbɪz.nɪz/ businesses n
affärer affär
(countable) A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.
bransch
(countable) A person's occupation, work, or trade.
affär företag verksamhet
(uncountable) Commercial, industrial, or professional activity.
verksamhet
(uncountable) The management of commercial enterprises, or the study of such management.
angelägenhet sak affär
(uncountable) Something involving one personally.
sak ärende
(uncountable, parliamentary procedure) Matters that come before a body for deliberation or action.
affärsklass
(travel, uncountable) Business class, the class of seating provided by airlines between first class and coach.

business administration n
företagsekonomi
(business, education) A course of study in higher education intended to prepare the students for a career in business.

business before pleasure proverb
nytta före nöje plikten först, nöjet sedan
Discharging one's obligations must take precedence over devoting time to pursuits meant solely for one's own gratification.

business card business cards n
visitkort
A small card with a person's name and professional information (such as occupation, business phone number, e-mail address, etc.).

business class n
business class
A high-quality class of travelling (especially in airlines), higher than economy class or budget, lower than first class.

business cycle business cycles n
konjunkturcykel
(economics) A long-term fluctuation in economic activity between growth and recession.

business idea business ideas n
affärsidé
Idea behind a business, central to the generation of revenue.

business model business models n
affärsmodell
The particular way in which a business ensures that it generates income, one that includes the choice of offerings, strategies, infrastructure, organizational structures, trading practices, and operational processes and policies.

business plan business plans n
affärsplan
(business) A summary of how a business owner, manager, or entrepreneur intends to organize an entrepreneurial endeavor and implement activities necessary and sufficient for the venture to succeed.

business suit business suits n
kostym
A plain, formal matching jacket and trousers (or skirt), as worn by office workers.

business trip business trips n
affärsresa tjänsteresa
Travel for business purposes, often paid for at least partially by the employer.

businessman /ˈbɪznəsmæn/ /ˈbɪznəsmən/ /ˈbɪznɪsmən/ businessmen n
affärsman
A man in business, one who works at a commercial institution.

businesswoman businesswomen n
affärskvinna
A woman involved in business.

busk /bʌsk/ v
underhålla på gatan
(intransitive) To solicit money by entertaining the public in the street or in public transport.

busker /ˈbʌskə/ /ˈbʌskɚ/ buskers n
gatuunderhållare
A person who makes money by passing the hat (soliciting donations) while entertaining the public (often by playing a musical instrument) on the streets or in other public area such as a park or market.

bussy /ˈbʊsi/ bussies n
pojkfitta rövfitta
(gay slang, LGBTQ) male anus

bust /ˈbʌst/ busts n
byst
A sculptural portrayal of a person's head and shoulders.
The breasts and upper thorax of a woman.

bust /ˈbʌst/ v
arrestera haffa
(transitive, slang) To arrest (someone) for a crime.
ertappa
(transitive, slang) To catch (someone) in the act of doing something wrong, socially and morally inappropriate, or illegal, especially when being done in a sneaky or secretive state.

bust one's ass v
jobba häcken av sig
(slang, North America, vulgar) To work very hard, to put in a lot of effort.

bust one's butt v
jobba häcken av sig
(slang, North America) To work exceptionally hard.

bustard /ˈbʌs.təd/ /ˈbʌs.tɚd/ bustards n
trapp
Any of several large terrestrial birds of the family Otididae that inhabit dry open country and steppes in the Old World.

busty /ˈbʌsti/ bustier bustiest adj
storbystad
Having large breasts.

busy /ˈbɪzi/ busier busiest adj
upptagen flitig jäktig livlig livligt trafikerad
Crowded with business or activities; having a great deal going on.
upptagen
Engaged in activity or by someone else.

busy as a bee /ˈbɪziæzəˈbiː/ adj
flitig som en myra flitig som ett bi
(simile, idiom) Very active; working constantly.

busy work n
tidsslöseri
(idiomatic, chiefly, US) Work or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.

but /bət/ /bʊt/ /bʌt/ [bɐt] conjunction
men utan fast
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
förutom utom
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
men fast
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.

but who's counting phraseologicalUnit
vem bryr sig
(colloquial, rhetorical question, sarcastic, humorous) Used as a retort or comeback, often to deprecate oneself or another for excessive concern or attention to detail.

butane /ˈbjuːteɪn/ butanes n
butan
(organic compound) A hydrocarbon (either of the two isomers of C4H10 n-butane, and 2-methyl-propane) found in gaseous petroleum fractions.

butanol butanols n
butanol
butan-1-ol or n-butanol or butyl alcohol - CH3(CH2)3-OH

butanone butanones n
butanon
(organic compound) A simple aliphatic ketone, CH3CH2COCH3, prepared industrially as a solvent, for use in the manufacture of paints etc.

butch /bʊt͡ʃ/ butcher butchest more butch most butch adj
macho manhaftig manlig
(slang, originally, _, Polari) Very masculine, with a masculine appearance or attitude.

butch /bʊt͡ʃ/ butches n
butchflata truckflata
(slang, LGBT, countable) A lesbian who appears masculine or acts in a masculine manner.

butcher /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ butchers n
slaktare charkuterist styckare
A person who prepares and sells meat (and sometimes also slaughters the animals).
slaktare
(figurative) A brutal or indiscriminate killer.

butcher /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ v
slakta stycka
(transitive) To slaughter (animals) and prepare (meat) for market.
slakta
(transitive) To kill brutally.

butcher's broom n
stickmyrten
Any plant of the genus Ruscus, especially Ruscus aculeatus.

butler /ˈbʌt.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌt.lɚ/ butlers n
betjänt butler
The chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services.

butt /bʊt/ /bʌt/ butts n
kolv
(countable) The larger or thicker end of something; the blunt end, in distinction from the sharp or narrow end
stjärt rumpa bak ända röv
(slang) The whole buttocks and pelvic region that includes one's private parts.
fimp stump
(US) A crust end-piece of a loaf of bread.
(usually as "butt of (a) joke") A person at whom ridicule, jest, or contempt is directed.

butt /bʊt/ /bʌt/ v
stånga stöta
(transitive) To strike bluntly, particularly with the head.
(intransitive) To strike bluntly with the head.

butt crack butt cracks n
analfåra crena ani rövspringa stjärtskåra
(US, vulgar, slang) The gluteal cleft.

butt in v
lägga sig i
(idiomatic, informal) To join a conversation or situation in which one is not welcome or invited; to interject (connotes a rude or discourteous interruption).

butt plug /ˈbʌtplʌɡ/ butt plugs n
analplugg
(slang, vulgar) A sex toy designed for insertion into the anus and rectum.

butt-ugly more butt-ugly most butt-ugly adj
asful ful som stryk
(North America, slang, pejorative) Extremely ugly.

butter /ˈbatə/ /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ [ˈbaɾa] [ˈbɐtʰə] [ˈbʌɾɚ] [ˈbʌʔɚ] butters n
smör
A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).
Any of various foodstuffs made from other foods or oils, similar in consistency to, eaten like or intended as a substitute for butter (preceded by the name of the food used to make it).

butter /ˈbatə/ /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ [ˈbaɾa] [ˈbɐtʰə] [ˈbʌɾɚ] [ˈbʌʔɚ] v
bre breda
(transitive) To spread butter on.
(skiing, snowboarding) To move one's weight backwards or forwards onto the tips or tails of one's skis or snowboard so only the tip or tail is in contact with the snow. Similar to applying butter to bread with then end of a butterknife.

butter dish butter dishes n
smörask
A specialised dish for serving butter. It typically has a base with a separate fitting lid with its own handle.

butter up v
smickra smöra
(transitive, figuratively, informal) To flatter, especially with the intent of personal gain.

butter wouldn't melt in someone's mouth phraseologicalUnit
len i munnen
(idiomatic) The identified person appears to be benign, mild-mannered, or calm (but with an integral suggestion that, to the contrary, he or she really is untrustworthy, disagreeable, or mean-spirited).

butterbur butterburs n
pestskråp
Any of several Eurasian herbs, of the genus Petasites, having dense clusters of often purple flowers.

buttercup /ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/ /ˈbʌt.ɚ.kʌp/ buttercups n
smörblomma
Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot.

butterfly /ˈbʌtə(ɹ)flaɪ/ [ˈbʌtəflaɪ] [ˈbʌɾɚflaɪ] butterflies n
fjäril dagfjäril
A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring. [from 11th c.]

butterfly effect butterfly effects n
fjärilseffekten

butterfly knife butterfly knives n
butterflykniv
A folding pocket knife with two handles counter-rotating around the tang such that, when closed, the blade is concealed within grooves in the handles.

butterfly stroke butterfly strokes n
fjärilsim
A swimming stroke in which the body is prone, the arms are moved in simultaneous circles, and the feet are kicked up and down.

buttermilk /ˈbʌtəˌmɪlk/ /ˈbʌtɚˌmɪlk/ buttermilks n
kärnmjölk
The liquid left over after producing butter from full cream milk by the churning process, also called traditional buttermilk.

butternut squash butternut squashes n
butternutpumpa
A vase-shaped orange-fleshed hard winter squash, a cultivar of Cucurbita moschata.

butterwort butterworts n
tätört
Any plant of the insectivorous genus Pinguicula.

buttery /ˈbʌtəɹi/ butterier butteriest adj
smörig
Made with or tasting of butter.

buttock /ˈbʌtək/ [ˈbɐtək] [ˈbəɾək] buttocks n
skinka
(usually, in the plural) Each of the two large fleshy halves of the posterior part of the body between the base of the back, the perineum and the top of the legs.

button /ˈbʌ.tən/ /ˈbʌt.n̩/ /ˈbʌʔ.n̩/ [ˈbʌʔ.tən] [ˈbʌʔ.tⁿn̩] buttons n
knapp
A knob or disc that is passed through a loop or (buttonhole), serving as a fastener. [from mid-13th c.]
A mechanical device meant to be pressed with a finger in order to open or close an electric circuit or to activate a mechanism.
(graphical user interface) An on-screen control that can be selected as an activator of an attached function.
(curling) The center (bullseye) of the house.
(poker) A plastic disk used to represent the person in last position in a poker game; also dealer's button.
pin
(US) A badge worn on clothes, fixed with a pin through the fabric.
knopp knapp
(botany) A bud.

button mushroom button mushrooms n
champinjon
Agaricus bisporus, the white or common mushroom.

buttonhole buttonholes n
knapphål
A hole through which a button is pushed to secure a garment or some part of one.
(attributive) So shaped that it can be worn on a buttonhole or it is similar to a buttonhole.
knapphål knapphålsblomma
(chiefly, British) A flower worn in a buttonhole for decoration.

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ buttresses n
strävpelare stötta
(architecture) A brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it.
stötta
(by extension) Anything that serves to support something; a prop.

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ v
stötta
To support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.

buttslut buttsluts n
rövslyna
(sexuality, slang, vulgar) Somebody who frequently craves anal sex.

butyric acid butyric acids n
smörsyra butansyra
(organic compound) Either of the two isomeric carboxylic acids, normal butyric acid and isobutyric acid, with the chemical formula C3H7COOH, occurring in animal milk fat.

buxom /ˈbʌksəm/ buxomer buxomest more buxom most buxom adj
bystig frodig yppig
(of a woman) Having a full, voluptuous figure, especially possessing large breasts.

buy /baɪ/ v
köpa
(transitive, archaic) To suffer consequences for (something) through being deprived of something; to pay for (something one has done).
(transitive, informal) to accept as true; to believe

buyback buybacks n
återköp
The repurchase of something previously sold, especially of stock by the company that issued it.

buyer /ˈbaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbaɪ.ɚ/ buyers n
köpare inköpare klient uppköpare
A person who makes one or more purchases.

buyout buyouts n
uppköp
(finance) The acquisition of a controlling interest in a business or corporation by outright purchase or by purchase of a majority of issued shares of stock.

buzz /bʌz/ buzzes n
surr
A continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.
rus
(informal) A rush or feeling of energy or excitement; a feeling of slight intoxication.
signal
(informal) A telephone call or e-mail.

buzz /bʌz/ v
surra ina
(intransitive) To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.
lågsniffa
(aviation) To fly at high speed and at a very low altitude over a specified area, as to make a surprise pass.

buzzard /ˈbʌzəɹd/ buzzards n
ormvråk
Any of several Old World birds of prey of the genus Buteo with broad wings and a broad tail.

buzzcut buzzcuts n
snagg
(US, Canada) A closely-cropped military-style haircut.

buzzword /ˈbʌzwɜː(ɹ)d/ buzzwords n
buzzword
(pejorative) A word drawn from, or imitative of, technical jargon, used more to impress others than to convey meaning.

by /baɪ/ adv
längs längs med
Along a path which runs past the speaker.

by /baɪ/ preposition
vid intill
Near or next to.
vid av innan
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
vid av
Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
genom att med
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
efter
Indicates a means of classification or organisation.
In the formulae X by X and by Xs, indicates a steady progression, one X after another.
med
Indicates the amount of change, difference or discrepancy
vid
(with, the) Acted on in units of the specified size or measure. (Sometimes hyperbolically)

by a hair's breadth
hårsmån
(idiom) By a narrow margin.

by a landslide adv
med marginal med råge
(idiomatic) with big margins, with a huge difference

by all means
för all del
Emphatically yes; certainly; definitely.

by and large adv
i det stora hela i stort sett på det hela taget i allmänhet mestadels
(set phrase, focus) Mostly, generally; with few exceptions.

by chance
av en slump
Unexpectedly, accidentally; without foreplanning.

by default
som standard
In absence of any opposing action.

by ear
gehör
(music) To learn to play (an instrument) or sing by listening to recorded music without reading or memorizing sheet music or without any formal instruction.

by far
marginal särklass
(idiomatic) To a considerably large extent, easily.

by hand
för hand manuellt

by heart /baɪ ˈhɑɹt/ /baɪ ˈhɑːt/
utantill
(idiomatic) From unaided memory and in full detail.

by hook or by crook
på ett eller annat sätt på ett eller ett annat sätt på ett sätt eller annat
(idiomatic) By any means possible; one way or another.

by means of preposition
medelst genom
By using (an object or an approach).

by now
vid det här laget

by oneself
på egen hand själv
Alone; without assistance or help from others.
ensam för sig själv
Alone, without another's immediate company.

by right /baɪ ˈɹaɪt/
rätteligen rättmätigen rättmätigt tillbörligen
According to what is right, or what one is legally or morally entitled to; justly, properly, rightfully.

by the Grace of God
av Guds nåde
(idiomatic) By divine will.

by the skin of one's teeth
förskräckelse på håret
(idiomatic) barely; closely; by a narrow margin; with nothing to spare.

by the way
förresten för övrigt
(conjunctive, idiomatic) Incidentally; used in referencing a parenthetical statement not timely, central, or crucial to the topic at hand; foregone, passed by, something that has already happened.

by turns adv
om vartannat växelvis ömsom
One after the other; successively; alternating.

by-election by-elections n
fyllnadsval
An election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between general elections.

by-product by-products n
biprodukt
Something made incidentally during the production of something else.
bieffekt
A consequence, especially a side effect.

bye /baɪ/ interjection
hej då adjö farväl ha det bra hej
(colloquial) Goodbye.

byform byforms n
sidoform
A tangential, subordinate, or secondary form.

bygone /-ɡɑn/ /-ɡɔːn/ /ˈbaɪɡɒn/ /ˈbaɪɡɔn/ adj
förgången svunnen
Having been or happened in the distant past.

bylaw /ˈbaɪ.lɑ/ /ˈbaɪ.lɔ/ /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/ bylaws n
stadga
A law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization (e.g., corporation or business).

byname bynames n
efternamn släktnamn tillnamn
(archaic, historical) A secondary name for a person or thing; a person's surname.
tillnamn binamn
(archaic, historical) A nickname.

bypass /ˈbaɪpæs/ /ˈbaɪpɑːs/ bypasses n
förbifart förbifartsled kringled omfartsväg
A road that passes around something, such as a residential area or business district.
bypass
(medicine) An alternative passage created to divert a bodily fluid around a damaged organ; the surgical procedure to construct such a bypass.

byproduct byproducts n
biprodukt
secondary or additional product

bystander /ˈbaɪˌstænd.ə(ɹ)/ bystanders n
åskådare
A person who, although present at some event, does not take part in it; an observer, witness, or spectator.

byte /baɪt/ bytes n
byte
(computing) A short sequence of bits (binary digits) that can be operated on as a unit by a computer; the smallest usable machine word.
(computing, most commonly) A unit of computing storage equal to eight bits, which can represent any of 256 distinct values.

byword /ˈbaɪ.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbaɪ.wɚd/ bywords n
ordspråk ordstäv
A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.

béarnaise sauce béarnaise sauces n
bearnaisesås bea bearnaise
(cooking) A sauce made of clarified butter emulsified in egg yolks and white wine vinegar and flavored with herbs.

béchamel sauce béchamel sauces n
béchamelsås
A simple white sauce made from a roux of butter and flour to which is added hot milk.

bête noire /beɪtˈnwɑː/ /bɛt ˈnwɑɹ/ bêtes noires n
avsky fasa vildsvin
An anathema; someone or something which is particularly disliked or avoided; an object of aversion, the bane of one’s existence.

c/o preposition
c/o
(shipping) used to identify an intermediary who is responsible for transferring a piece of mail between the postal system and the final addressee.

ca. preposition
ca
abbreviation of circa

cab /kæb/ cabs n
förarhytt
Compartment at the front of a truck or train for the driver.

cabal /kəˈbæl/ /kəˈbɑːl/ cabals n
kabal
(pejorative) A putative, secret organization of individuals gathered for a political purpose.

cabalistic more cabalistic most cabalistic adj
kabbalistisk
Of or relating to a cabal; secretive and cliquish.

cabaret /kæbəˈreɪ/ cabarets n
kabaré
Live entertainment held in a restaurant or nightclub; the genre of music associated with this form of entertainment, especially in early 20th century Europe.

cabbage /ˈkæbɪd͡ʒ/ cabbages n
kål vitkål
(uncountable) The leaves of this plant eaten as a vegetable.
(uncountable, slang) Money.
grönsak
(countable, offensive) A person with severely reduced mental capacities due to brain damage.

cabbage fly cabbage flies n
liten kålfluga
Delia radicum, a fly that is a pest on cabbages and other crops.

cabbage roll cabbage rolls n
kåldolmar
(food) A dish consisting of cooked cabbage leaves wrapped around a variety of fillings.

cabdriver cabdrivers n
taxichaufför
One who drives a taxi for a living.
kusk
One who drives a carriage for a living.

cabin /ˈkæbɪn/ cabins n
hydda
(US) A small dwelling characteristic of the frontier, especially when built from logs with simple tools and not constructed by professional builders, but by those who meant to live in it.
hytt kabin kajuta
A private room on a ship.
kajuta
The interior of a boat, enclosed to create a small room, particularly for sleeping.
kabin
(travel, aviation) The section of a passenger plane having the same class of service.

cabin boy cabin boys n
skeppsgosse
(dated) A boy or young man who is employed to serve as an attendant for passengers or crew members on a ship.

cabin crew cabin crew cabin crews n
kabinpersonal
(aviation) The members of staff aboard a commercial aircraft, employed to ensure the safety and comfort of their passengers.

cabinet /ˈkæb.nət/ /ˈkæb.nɪt/ /ˈkæb.ə.nət/ /ˈkæb.ɪ.nɪt/ cabinets n
skåp kabinett
A storage closet either separate from, or built into, a wall.
kabinett råd styrelse
A group of advisors to a government or business entity.
ministär kabinett regering råd
(politics, often, capitalized) In parliamentary and some other systems of government, the group of ministers responsible for creating government policy and for overseeing the departments comprising the executive branch.

cabinetmaker cabinetmakers n
möbelsnickare
A skilled woodworker who makes high-quality wooden cabinets and furniture.

cable /ˈkeɪ.bəl/ cables n
kabel elkabel
An assembly of two or more wires, used for electrical power or data circuits; one or more and/or the whole may be insulated.
kabel wire
A strong, large-diameter wire or rope, or something resembling such a rope.
tross kabel
(nautical) A strong rope or chain used to moor or anchor a ship.
kabel
(communications) A system for transmitting television or Internet services over a network of coaxial or fibreoptic cables.
meddelande telegram
A telegram, notably when sent by (submarine) telegraph cable.
kabellängd
(nautical) A unit of length equal to one tenth of a nautical mile.

cable /ˈkeɪ.bəl/ v
kabla
(transitive) To send a telegram, news, etc., by cable

cable car cable cars n
kabinbana linbana
A hanging carriage or car for transporting people or cargo

cable length cable lengths n
kabellängd
One tenth of a nautical mile.

cable television n
kabel-tv
Television received through coaxial cables; specifically, a TV service that provides reception to suburbs or other residential areas through utility lines and offering a wide variety of TV channels through satellite reception.

cable tie cable ties n
buntband kattstrypare
A type of fastener, especially for binding several electronic cables or wires together.

cableway cableways n
linbana
A system of suspended cables from which cable cars are hung.

caboose /kəˈbuːs/ cabooses n
sladdbarn
(informal, often, in combination) A youngest child who is born after a long gap in time.

cabriolet /kæ.bɹi.əˈleɪ/ cabriolets n
cab cabriolet

cacao /kəˈkaʊ̯/ /kəˈkeɪ̯oʊ̯/ /kəˈkeɪ̯əʊ̯/ /kəˈkɑːəʊ̯/ [kəˈkʰaʊ̯] [kəˈkʰeɪ̯oʊ̯] [kəˈkʰeɪ̯əʊ̯] [kəˈkʰɑːəʊ̯] cacaos n
kakao kakaoträd
A tree, Theobroma cacao, whose seed is used to make chocolate.
kakao kakaoböna
This tree's seed, the cocoa bean.

cache /keɪʃ/ /kæɪʃ/ /kæʃ/ /kæˈʃeɪ/ /ˈkæʃ.eɪ/ caches n
cache cacheminne gömma
(computing) A fast temporary storage where recently or frequently used information is stored to avoid having to reload it from a slower storage medium.
gömma skattgömma
(geocaching) A container containing treasure in a global treasure-hunt game.

cache /keɪʃ/ /kæɪʃ/ /kæʃ/ /kæˈʃeɪ/ /ˈkæʃ.eɪ/ v
gömma lagra stoppa undan
(transitive) To place in a cache.

cachexia /kəˈkɛksiə/ /kəˈkɛksɪə/ cachexiae cachexias n
kakeksi
(pathology) A systemic wasting of muscle tissue, with or without loss of fat mass, that accompanies a chronic disease. [from mid 16th c.]

cackle /ˈkækəl/ cackles n
kackel
The cry of a hen or goose, especially when laying an egg.
A laugh resembling the cry of a hen or goose.

cackle /ˈkækəl/ v
kackla
(intransitive) To make a sharp, broken noise or cry, as a hen or goose does.
(intransitive) To laugh with a broken sound similar to a hen's cry.

cackling goose cackling geese n
dvärgkanadagås
Branta hutchinsii, a North American bird of the genus Branta of black geese, which contains species with largely black plumage, distinguishing them from the grey Anser species.

cacophonous /kəˈkɑfənəs/ /kəˈkɒfənəs/ more cacophonous most cacophonous adj
kakofonisk
Containing, consisting of, or producing harsh, unpleasant or discordant sounds.

cacophony /kəˈkɑfəni/ /kəˈkɒfəni/ cacophonies n
kakofoni
A mix of discordant sounds; dissonance.

cactus /ˈkæktəs/ /ˈkæktʌs/ cacti cactus cactuses cactusses n
kaktus
(botany) Any member of the family Cactaceae, a family of flowering New World succulent plants suited to a hot, semi-desert climate.

cadastre /kəˈdæstəɹ/ cadastres n
katastermätning
(cartography) A public survey of land, originally for the purpose of taxation and to create an official register of land ownership.
fastighetsregister jordebok kataster katasterkarta lantmäterikarta mantalslängd
A register of such surveys, showing details of ownership and value.

cadaver /kəˈdeɪ.və(ɹ)/ /kəˈdæv.ə(ɹ)/ /kəˈdævɚ/ /kəˈdɑːv.ə(ɹ)/ cadavera cadavers n
lik kadaver
A dead body; especially the corpse of a human to be dissected.

cadaver dog cadaver dogs n
likhund
A dog trained to use its sense of smell to locate remains, usually human.

caddie /ˈkædi/ /ˈkɑdi/ [-ɾi] caddies n
caddie
(by extension, golf, also, attributively) A person hired to assist a golfer by carrying their golf clubs and providing advice.

cadelle beetle cadelle beetles n
spannmålsgnagare
A beetle, known as a common pest in storehouses and granaries throughout the world, Tenebroides mauritanicus.

cadence /ˈkeɪ.dn̩s/ cadences n
takt
The measure or beat of movement.
rytm
Balanced, rhythmic flow.
röstsänkning
The general inflection or modulation of the voice, or of any sound.
kadens
(music) A progression of at least two chords which conclude a piece of music, section or musical phrases within it. Sometimes referred to analogously as musical punctuation.
(cycling) The number of revolutions per minute of the cranks or pedals of a bicycle.

cadmium /ˈkædmiəm/ cadmiums n
kadmium
A chemical element (symbol Cd) with an atomic number of 48: a soft, silvery-white metal.

cadre /ˈkæd.ɹeɪ/ /ˈkæd.ɹi/ /ˈkɑ.dɚ/ /ˈkɑ.dɹeɪ/ /ˈkɑ.dɹi/ /ˈkɑ.dɹə/ /ˈkɑː.də/ /ˈkɑː.dɹə/ cadres n
kader
(military) The framework or skeleton upon which a new regiment is to be formed; the officers of a regiment forming the staff.
(chiefly, in, _, communism) The core of a managing group, or a member of such a group.

caecilian /sɪˈsɪlɪən/ caecilians n
maskgroddjur
Any of a group of burrowing amphibians (order Gymnophiona or Apoda) that resemble earthworms or snakes.

caecum /ˈsiː.kəm/ caeca caecums n
blindtarm
(anatomy) A cavity open at one end (such as the blind end of a duct), especially a blind pouch connected to the large intestine between the ileum and the colon.

caesaropapism /ˌsiːzəɹoʊˈpeɪpɪz(ə)m/ /ˌsiːzəɹəʊˈpeɪpɪzm̩/ caesaropapisms n
caesareopapism
(government, religion) The combination of state (originally imperial) power with religious authority; state authority over ecclesiastical matters.

caesium /ˈsiːzi.əm/ n
cesium
The chemical element (symbol Cs) with an atomic number of 55. It is a soft, gold-colored, highly reactive alkali metal.

caesium chloride n
cesiumklorid
(inorganic compound) The cesium salt of hydrochloric acid, CsCl

caesura /sɪˈzjʊəɹə/ /sɪˈʒʊɹə/ caesurae caesuras n
cesur
A pause or interruption in a poem, music, building, or other work of art.

cafeteria /ˌkafəˈtɪəɹi.ə/ /ˌkæfəˈtɪ(ə)ɹi.ə/ cafeterias n
cafeteria fik kafé lunchrestaurang lunchservering servering
(chiefly, US, Canada) A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat.
kantin lunchrum matsal fik matbespisning
(chiefly, US, Canada) A dining area in an institution where meals may be purchased (as above), provided, or brought in from elsewhere.

caffeinated more caffeinated most caffeinated adj
koffeinhaltig innehållande koffein
Containing caffeine naturally (e.g., coffee, tea, and cacao) or as an additive (e.g., soft drinks, sports drinks, or energy drinks).

caffeine /kæˈfiːn/ /ˈkæfiːn/ caffeines n
koffein
An alkaloid, C8H10N4O2, found naturally in tea and coffee plants which acts as a mild stimulant on the central nervous system. [from 1830]

café /ˈkæfeɪ/ /ˌkæˈfeɪ/ cafés n
kafé café
A coffee shop; an establishment selling coffee and sometimes other non-alcoholic beverages, simple meals or snacks, with a facility to consume them on the premises.

cage /keɪd͡ʒ/ cages n
bur
An enclosure made of bars, normally to hold animals.

caipirinha /ˌkaɪ.pɪˈɹiː.njə/ caipirinhas n
caipirinha
A traditional Brazilian alcoholic drink prepared with cachaça, lime juice, sugar, and ice.

cairn /kɛən/ /kɛəɹn/ cairns n
gravröse röse stenröse
A rounded or conical heap of stones erected by early inhabitants of the British Isles, apparently as a sepulchral monument.

caisson /ˈkeɪ.sɑn/ /ˈkeɪ.sən/ caissons n
kassun
(engineering) An enclosure from which water can be expelled, in order to give access to underwater areas for engineering works etc.
ammunitionskista
(military) A large box to hold ammunition.

cake /keɪk/ [ˈk̟ʰeɪ̯k̚] cakes n
tårta kaka
A rich, sweet dessert food, typically made of flour, sugar, and eggs and baked in an oven, and often covered in icing.
kaka
A small mass of baked dough, especially a thin loaf from unleavened dough.
A block of any of various dense materials.

cake plate cake plates n
tårtfat
A dish designed to serve cake.

cake server cake servers n
tårtspade
A flat, wedge-shaped tool for serving cake.

cake slice cake slices n
tårtspade
A knife with a wide, triangular, unsharpened blade, designed to cut and serve slices of cake.

calabash /ˈkaləbaʃ/ /ˈkæləˌbæʃ/ calabashes n
kalebass
The bottle gourd (calabash vine, Lagenaria siceraria), believed to have originated in Africa, which is grown for its fruit that are used as a vegetable and to make containers (sense 3); the fruit of this plant.
A container made from the mature, dried shell of the fruit of one of the above plants; also, a similarly shaped container made from some other material.

calamari /kæləˈmɑːɹi/ calamaris n
calamares
squid as food, especially cooked in the form of calamari rings

calamity /kəˈlæmɪti/ calamities n
olycka tragedi katastrof
An event resulting in great loss.

calandra lark calandra larks n
kalanderlärka
Any bird in the genus Melanocorypha, but especially in the species Melanocorypha calandra of the Mediterranean region and central Asia.

calcaneal /kælˈkeɪniəl/ adj
häl-
(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the calcaneus (heel bone).

calcification /ˌkælsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ calcifications n
förkalkning
The process of change into a stony or calcareous substance by the deposition of lime salt; -- normally, as in the formation of bone and of teeth; abnormally, as in calcareous degeneration of tissue.

calcify /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/ v
förkalka förkalkas
(transitive, intransitive) To make or become hard and stony by impregnating with calcium salts.

calcite /ˈkælˌsaɪt/ calcites n
kalcit kalkspat
(mineral) a very widely distributed crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3, found as limestone, chalk and marble

calcium /ˈkæl.ʃəm/ /ˈkælsi.əm/ calciums n
kalcium
The chemical element (Symbol Ca), with an atomic number 20. It is a soft, silvery-white alkaline earth metal which occurs naturally as carbonate in limestone and as silicate in many rocks.

calcium chloride n
kalciumklorid
(inorganic compound) The calcium salt of hydrochloric acid, CaCl2; used as a drying agent and to melt ice on roads.

calculable /kæl.kjə.lə.bl/ [ˈkʰæɫ.kjəˌlə.bl̩] more calculable most calculable adj
beräkningsbar beräknelig kalkylerbar
Able to be calculated; calculatable.

calculate /ˈkælkjəleɪt/ /ˈkælkjʊleɪt/ v
beräkna räkna ut kalkylera
(transitive, mathematics) To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.
räkna ut beräkna
(intransitive, US, dialect) To plan; to expect; to think.
beräkna räkna ut kalkylera räkna
To ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences of.

calculated /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/ /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪd/ more calculated most calculated adj
beräknad
Carefully thought out or planned.

calculation /kælkjuˈleɪʃən/ /kælkjəˈleɪʃən/ calculations n
uträkning
(mathematics, countable) The result of calculating.
beräkning uträkning
(countable) Reckoning, estimate.
beräkning räknande
(chess, uncountable) The act or process of imagining sequences of potential moves and responses without actually moving the pieces.

calculator /kæl.kjə.leɪ.tɚ/ /ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈkʰæɫ.kjəˌleɪ̯.ɾɚ] calculators n
kalkylator räknare miniräknare
A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations.

calculus /ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/ /ˈkæl.kjʊ.ləs/ calculi calculuses n
kalkyl
(countable, mathematics) Any formal system in which symbolic expressions are manipulated according to fixed rules.
analys
(uncountable, often, definite, the calculus) Differential calculus and integral calculus considered as a single subject; analysis.

calculus of variations n
variationskalkyl
(calculus) The form of calculus that deals with the maxima and minima of definite integrals of functions of many variables.

caldera /kælˈdɛə.ɹə/ /kælˈdɛɹ.ə/ /ˈkɔːl.də.ɹə/ calderas n
caldera kaldera
(vulcanology) A large crater formed by collapse of the cone or edifice of a volcano.

calefactory calefactories n
calefactorium
(architecture) The room or building in a monastery holding its communal fire, kept warm and used as a sitting room.

calendar /ˈkæl.ən.də/ /ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/ [ˈkʰæl.(ə)n.dɚ] calendars n
kalender almanacka
Any system by which time is divided into days, weeks, months, and years.
A means to determine the date consisting of a document containing dates and other temporal information.
agenda kalender
A list of planned events.

calendar month calendar months n
kalendermånad
The period of duration from the first date of one month to the last date of the same month, which can thus vary from 28 to 31 days in length.

calendar year calendar years n
kalenderår
The length of time between the beginning and end of a year as marked on a calendar, such as from 0:00 January 1 to 24:00 December 31 in the Gregorian calendar.

calender /ˈkæləndə/ /ˈkæləndɚ/ calenders n
kalander mangel
Calander machine A machine, used for the purpose of giving cloth, paper etc., a smooth, even, and glossy or glazed surface, by cold or hot pressure, or for watering them and giving them a wavy appearance; it consists of two or more cylinders revolving nearly in contact, with the necessary apparatus for moving and regulating.

calendrical /kəˈlɛndɹɪkl̩/ adj
kalendarisk
Of, pertaining to, or used by a calendar system.

calends /ˈkæləndz/ /ˈkælɪndz/ n
calends
(historical, Ancient Rome) The first day of a month of the Roman calendar.

calendula calendulas n
ringblomma
Any plant of the genus Calendula, with yellow or orange flowers, often called marigolds.

calf /kaf/ /keɪf/ /kæf/ /kɐːf/ /kɑːf/ calves n
kalv
A young cow or bull.
A young deer, elephant, seal, whale or giraffe (also used of some other animals).
vad vadmuskel
The muscle in the back of the leg below the knee.

caliber /ˈkæl.ə.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæl.ə.bɚ/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɚ/ calibers n
kaliber
Unit of measure used to express the length of the bore of a weapon. The number of calibres is determined by dividing the length of the bore of the weapon, from the breech face of the tube to the muzzle, by the diameter of its bore. A gun tube the bore of which is 40 feet (480 inches) long and 12 inches in diameter is said to be 40 calibers long.
(figuratively) Capacity or compass of mind.

calibrate /ˈkæl.ə.bɹeɪt/ /ˈkæl.ə.bɹæɪt/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
kalibrera
To check or adjust by comparison with a standard.

calibration /ˈkæl.əˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˈkæl.əˈbɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˈkæl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ calibrations n
kalibrering
The act of calibrating something.

calico /ˈkælɪkəʊ/ calicoes calicos n
kalikå
(textiles) A kind of rough cloth made from unbleached and not fully processed cotton, often printed with a bright pattern.

californium /ˌkælɪˈfɔɹniəm/ /ˌkælɪˈfɔːniəm/ n
californium
A strongly radioactive and highly fissile transuranic chemical element (symbol Cf) with an atomic number of 98.

caliper /ˈkælɪpɚ/ calipers n
bromsok
(automotive) The part of a disc brake that holds the brake pads.

calipers /ˈkæl.ɪ.pəz/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.pɚz/ n
krumcirkel krumpassare skjutmått
A device used to measure dimensions, especially for small or precise measurements.

caliph /ˈkeɪlɪf/ /ˈkælɪf/ caliphs n
kalif
The political leader of the Muslim world; the successor of the prophet Muhammad's political authority.

caliphate /ˈkælɪfeɪt/ caliphates n
kalifat
A unified Islamic government for the Muslim world, ruled by a caliph.

call /koːl/ /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɑɫ] [kʰɔɫ] calls n
telefonsamtal
A telephone conversation; a phone call.
besök
A short visit, usually for social purposes.
rop
A cry or shout.
kallelse
A beckoning or summoning.
anrop ord
(computing) The act of jumping to a subprogram, saving the means to return to the original point.
call syn
(poker) The act of matching a bet made by a player who has previously bet in the same round of betting.
fågelsång
A pipe or other instrument to call birds or animals by imitating their note or cry. A game call.
(US, law) A reference to, or statement of, an object, course, distance, or other matter of description in a survey or grant requiring or calling for a corresponding object, etc., on the land.

call /koːl/ /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɑɫ] [kʰɔɫ] v
ringa telefonera
(ambitransitive) To contact by telephone.
ropa kalla
(intransitive) To request, summon, or beckon.
besöka hälsa på
To pay a (social) visit (often used with "on", "round", or "at"; used by salespeople with "again" to invite customers to come again).
kalla ropa hojta
To state, or estimate, approximately or loosely; to characterize without strict regard to fact.
calla syna
(intransitive, poker, proscribed) To match the current bet amount, in preparation for a raise in the same turn. (Usually, players are forbidden to announce one's play this way.)
anropa
(transitive, computing) To jump to (another part of a program) to perform some operation, returning to the original point on completion.

call a spade a spade v
en spade är en spade
(idiomatic) To put it bluntly, to be outspoken; to speak the truth, to say things as they really are.

call an ambulance phraseologicalUnit
ring en ambulans
Use a telephone to ensure arrival of an ambulance

call it a day v
kalla det en dag låta det vara nog för i dag
(idiomatic) To cease the activity for the day. [from 1919]
kasta in handuken
(idiomatic) To retire.

call number call numbers n
hyllsignum
(library science) An identification number, usually consisting of a combination of numbers and characters, used to identify and locate materials within a library; the shelfmark that conveys it.

call of nature calls of nature n
naturbehov
(euphemistic) The bodily urge to urinate or defecate.

call sign call signs n
anropssignal
(broadcasting) A combination of letters and numbers used to identify a radio or television station.

call the fire department phraseologicalUnit
ring brandkåren

call the police phraseologicalUnit
ring polisen
Use a telephone to request the arrival of a police officer.

call to prayer calls to prayer n
böneutrop
A public proclamation made five times a day in Muslim societies, broadcast from the mosques, to mark out the ordained occasions for worship.

call-up call-ups n
inkallning
An order to report for military service.

calligrapher /kəˈlɪɡɹəfɚ/ calligraphers n
kalligraf
one who practices calligraphy

calligraphy /kəˈlɪɡɹəfi/ calligraphies n
kalligrafi
(uncountable) The art or practice of writing letters and words in a decorative style; the letters and words so written.

calling /ˈkɑlɪŋ/ /ˈkɔlɪŋ/ /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/ [kʰolɪŋ] [kʰɑlɪŋ] [kʰɔlɪŋ] callings n
kall
A strong urge to become religious.
A job or occupation.

calling card calling cards n
signatur
(figurative) An attribute, symptom, object, or behavior which is distinctly characteristic of someone or something.
(euphemistic) Excrement, especially of a domestic animal.

calling name calling names n
tilltalsnamn
(anthropology, linguistics) The name by which a person is normally identified in conversation.

callous /ˈkæləs/ more callous most callous adj
känslolös hjärtlös känslokall
(figurative) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.

callus /ˈkæləs/ calli calluses n
valk
A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.
The material of repair in fractures of bone; a substance exuded at the site of fracture, which is at first soft or cartilaginous in consistency, but is ultimately converted into true bone and unites the fragments into a single piece.

calm /kam/ /kaɹm/ /kaːm/ /kæm/ /kɑlm/ /kɑm/ /kɑːm/ /kɔlm/ [kʰa(ː)m] [kʰäː(ɫ)m] [kʰɐːm] [kʰɑːm] [kʰɒː(ɫ)m] calmer calmest more calm most calm adj
lugn rofylld
(of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.
lugn stilla
(of a place or situation) Free of noise and disturbance.
stilla
(of water) with few or no waves on the surface; not rippled.
vindstilla
Without wind or storm.

calm /kam/ /kaɹm/ /kaːm/ /kæm/ /kɑlm/ /kɑm/ /kɑːm/ /kɔlm/ [kʰa(ː)m] [kʰäː(ɫ)m] [kʰɐːm] [kʰɑːm] [kʰɒː(ɫ)m] calms n
lugn ro
(in a person) The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.
stillhet lugn ro
(in a place or situation) The state of being calm; absence of noise and disturbance.
vindstilla bleke stiltje
A period of time without wind.

calm /kam/ /kaɹm/ /kaːm/ /kæm/ /kɑlm/ /kɑm/ /kɑːm/ /kɔlm/ [kʰa(ː)m] [kʰäː(ɫ)m] [kʰɐːm] [kʰɑːm] [kʰɒː(ɫ)m] v
lugna stilla beveka blidka
(transitive) To make calm.
lugna
(intransitive) To become calm.

calm before the storm calms before storms n
lugnet före stormen
(idiomatic) A period of peace before a disturbance or crisis; an unnatural or false calm before a storm.

calm down v
chilla lugna ner
(transitive) To cause to become less excited, intense, or angry.

calmness /ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/ /ˈkɑːmnəs/ calmnesses n
lugn ro stillhet
(uncountable) The state of being calm; tranquillity; silence.

caloric deficit caloric deficits n
kaloriunderskott
a shortage in the number of calories needed to maintain one's bodyweight

calorie /ˈkæləɹi/ calories n
kalori
(physics, chemistry, obsolete) The gram calorie or small calorie, a non-SI unit of energy, equivalent to approximately 4.2 joules. This unit was widely used in chemistry and physics, being the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 °C.

calque /kælk/ calques n
översättningslån
(linguistics, translation studies) A word or phrase in a language formed by word-for-word or morpheme-by-morpheme translation of a word in another language.

caltrop /ˈkæltɹəp/ /ˈkɔːltɹəp/ caltrops n
fotangel
(weaponry) A small, metal object with spikes arranged so that, when thrown onto the ground, one always faces up as a threat to pedestrians, horses, and vehicles (also used as a heraldic charge).

calumniate /kəˈlʌmni.eɪt/ v
förtala smutskasta
(transitive) To make hurtful untrue comments about.

calumniation calumniations n
förtal smädelse
A false accusation, or a malicious statement, about someone.

calumny /kəˈlʌmni/ /ˈkæləmni/ calumnies n
förtal
(uncountable) Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.

calve /kæv/ /kɑːv/ v
kalva
(intransitive) to give birth to a calf
(intransitive) to assist in a cow's giving birth to a calf
(transitive) to give birth to (a calf)

calypso /kəˈlɪp.soʊ/ /kəˈlɪp.səʊ/ calypsoes calypsos n
calypso
A style of Caribbean music that originated in Trinidad and Tobago during the early to the mid-19th century and spread to the rest of the Caribbean Antilles and Venezuela by the mid-20th century. Its rhythms can be traced back to West African Kaiso and the arrival of French planters and their slaves from the French Antilles in the 18th century.

cam [kæm] cams n
kam
A turning or sliding piece which imparts motion to a rod, lever or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it.
(UK, dialect) A ridge or mound of earth.

camaraderie /ˌkæm(ə)ˈɹɑdəɹi/ /ˌkæməˈɹædəɹi/ /ˌkæməˈɹɑːdəɹi/ /ˌkɑm(ə)ˈɹɑdəɹi/ camaraderies n
kamratskap
Close friendship in a group of friends or teammates.

camber /ˈkæm.bə/ /ˈkæm.bɚ/ n
krökning
The slope of a curved road created to minimize the effect of centrifugal force.
hjullutning
(automotive) The alignment on the roll axis of the wheels of a road vehicle, where positive camber signifies that the wheels are closer together at the bottom than the top.
rundning
(aviation) The curvature of an airfoil.

camel /ˈkæməl/ camels n
kamel dromedar
A beast of burden, much used in desert areas, of the genus Camelus.

camel driver camel drivers n
kameldrivare kamelskötare
One whose occupation is to direct, handle and care for camels, especially as a part of a caravan travelling long distances.

camel meat n
kamelkött
Camel eaten as meat.

camel rider camel riders n
kamelryttare
Someone who rides a camel.

camel spider camel spiders n
kamelspindel skorpionspindel
Any fast-moving, predatory desert arachnid belonging to the order Solifugae having massive paired chelicerae and a long body covered with tactile hairs.

cameleer cameleers n
kamelryttare
Camel driver or camel rider, one who travels by camel.

camellia /kəˈmiːlɪ.ə/ /kəˈmɛlɪ.ə/ camellias n
kamelia
Any plant of the genus Camellia, shrubs and small trees native to Asia; Camellia japonica is the most popular as a garden plant; Camellia sinensis is the tea plant.

cameltoe cameltoes n
kameltå
(slang) The visible outline of a woman's labia or vulva, as a consequence of wearing tight pants.

cameo /ˈkæm.i.oʊ/ /ˈkæm.iː.əʊ/ cameoes cameos n
kamé
A piece of jewelry, etc., carved in relief.

camera /ˈkæməɹə/ /ˈkæmɹə/ camerae cameras cameræ n
kamera
(photography) A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs.
kamera filmkamera videokamera
(computer graphics, video games) The viewpoint in a three-dimensional game or simulation.

camomile /ˈkæ.məˌmaɪl/ /ˈkæ.məˌmil/ camomiles n
kamomill
Matricaria recutita (formerly known as Matricaria chamomilla), German chamomile or Hungarian chamomile, with fragrant flowers used for tea, and as an herbal remedy.
Any of several other similar plants. (See below)
romersk kamomill
Chamaemelum nobile (formerly Anthemis nobilis), English chamomile or Roman chamomile, a ground cover with fragrant foliage.

camomile tea camomile teas n
kamomillte
A beverage made by infusing the leaves of the camomile plant (either Matricaria recutita or Chamaemelum nobile) in hot water.

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ camouflages n
kamouflage maskering
(military) The use of natural or artificial material on personnel, objects, or tactical positions with the aim of confusing, misleading, or evading the enemy.
kamouflage kamouflagekläder
(textiles) A pattern on clothing consisting of irregularly shaped patches that are either greenish/brownish, brownish/whitish, or bluish/whitish, as used by ground combat forces.
kamouflage
(biology) Resemblance of an organism to its surroundings for avoiding detection.
kamouflagekläder
Clothes made from camouflage fabric, for concealment in combat or hunting.

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ v
kamouflera maskera
To hide or disguise something by covering it up or changing the way it looks.

camp /kæmp/ [kʰeəmp] [kʰɛəmp] camper campest adj
kitschig teatral
Theatrical; making exaggerated gestures.
fjollig
(of a, man) Ostentatiously effeminate.
fjompig
Intentionally tasteless or vulgar, self-parodying.

camp /kæmp/ [kʰeəmp] [kʰɛəmp] camps n
läger
An outdoor place acting as temporary accommodation in tents or other temporary structures.
An organised event, often taking place in tents or temporary accommodation.
läger förläggning
A base of a military group, not necessarily temporary.

camp /kæmp/ [kʰeəmp] [kʰɛəmp] v
slå läger
To set up a camp.
campa
(intransitive, sports, video games) To stay in an advantageous location.
campa tälta övernatta
(intransitive, obsolete) To fight; contend in battle or in any kind of contest; to strive with others in doing anything; compete.

camp stove camp stoves n
stormkök
A portable stove used while camping.

campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ /kəmˈpeɪn/ campaigns n
kampanj fälttåg
A series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal.

campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ /kəmˈpeɪn/ v
kampanja
(intransitive) To take part in a campaign.

campanile /-aɪl/ /kæmpəˈniːleɪ/ /kæmpəˈniːli/ /ˈkæmpənɪl/ /ˌkæmpəˈnili/ campaniles campanili n
kampanil
A bell tower (especially one that is freestanding), often associated with a church or other public building, especially in Italy.

campanology campanologies n
kampanologi
The study of bells and their casting, tuning, and ringing.

campfire /ˈkæmpˌfaɪ̯ɚ/ [ˈkʰɛə̯mpˌfaɪ̯ɚ] campfires n
lägereld
A fire at a campground or on a camping trip, often used for cooking, to provide light and heat, to drive away bugs, and as a focal point for sitting around in the evening and talking, telling stories, and singing.

campground campgrounds n
campingplats
An area where tents are pitched.

camphor /ˈkæmfə/ /ˈkæmfɚ/ camphors n
kamfer
(organic compound) A white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy.

camping /ˈkæmp.ɪŋ/ campings n
camping
(uncountable) The recreational or educational activity of temporarily living in a tent or similar accommodation.

campsite campsites n
campingplats camping
A place where one or more tents may be pitched for an overnight stay in an outdoor area.

campus /ˈkæmpəs/ /ˈkæmpʊs/ campuses campusses n
campus
The grounds or property of a school, college, university, business, church, or hospital, often understood to include buildings and other structures.

camshaft camshafts n
kamaxel
A shaft fitted with cams; especially one in a piston engine that activates the valves.

camwheel camwheels n
mönsterhjul
(engineering) A wheel with one or more projections (cams) or depressions upon its periphery or upon its face, one which is set or shaped eccentrically, so that its revolutions impart a varied, reciprocating, or intermittent motion.

can /ˈkæn/ /ˈkæːn/ [ˈkeən] cans n
burk
A more or less cylindrical and often metal container or vessel.
konservburk konserv kanna vattenkanna
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).

can /kən/ /ˈkæn/ /ˈkɛn/ [kʰn̩] [kʰən] [ˈkʰan] [ˈkʰæn] [ˈkʰɛən ~ ˈkʰeən] [ˈkʰɛːn] [ˈkʰɛˑn] v
kunna
(auxiliary, _, verb, defective) To know how to; to be able to.
(modal, _, auxiliary, _, verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to.

can /ˈkæn/ /ˈkæːn/ [ˈkeən] v
konservera lägga in
To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
knipa igen stänga igen
(transitive, slang) To shut up.
sparka kicka
(US, euphemistic) To fire or dismiss an employee.

can I come in /kən ˌaɪ kʌm ˈɪn/ [kən ˌaɪ kʰɐm ˈɪn] [kən ˌaɪ kʰʌm ˈɪn] phraseologicalUnit
Kan jag komma in?
Asks for permission to enter a room.

can I help you phraseologicalUnit
kan jag hjälpa dig?
An offering of assistance.

can I use your phone phraseologicalUnit
får jag låna din telefon kan jag få låna din telefon?
Indicates that the speaker wants to communicate with someone via the interlocutor's telephone, if it is available.

can opener can openers n
konservöppnare burköppnare
A device used to open tin cans, usually by slicing the lid off.

can you help me phraseologicalUnit
Skulle du kunna hjälpa mig? kan du hjälpa mig?
A request for help.

can you tell us phraseologicalUnit
Kan du berätta för oss Skulle du kunna berätta för oss
Begins a polite request; used on behalf of more than one speaker.

can't be bothered v
idas inte orka inte palla inte
An expression indicating a lack of enthusiasm or willingness (in something or to do something).

can't help v
inte kunna låta bli inte kunna rå för inte rå för
(idiom) Be unable to avoid a situation, or stop something from happening.

canal /kəˈnæl/ /kəˈnɛl/ canals n
kanal
An artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation.
(anatomy) A tubular channel within the body.

canalise /kəˈnæl.aɪz/ /ˈkæn.ə.laɪz/ v
kanalisera
(transitive, British spelling) To convert (a river or other waterway) into a canal.
(transitive, British spelling) To channel the flow of.

canapé canapés n
kanapé snittar
An hors d’oeuvre, a bite-sized open-faced sandwich made of thin bread or toast topped with savory garnish.

canard /kəˈnɑɹd/ /kəˈnɑːd/ canards n
tidningsanka anka
A false or misleading report or story, especially if deliberately so.
canardvinge
(transport, engineering, by extension) Any small winglike structure on a vehicle, usually used for stabilization.

canary /kəˈnɛəɹi/ more canary most canary adj
kanariegul
Of a light yellow colour.

canary /kəˈnɛəɹi/ canaries n
kanariefågel
(countable, uncountable) A light, sweet, white wine from the Canary Islands.

cancan cancans n
cancan
A high-kicking chorus line dance originating in France.

cancel /ˈkæn.sl̩/ [ˈkɛən.sl̩ ~ ˈkeən.sl̩] v
stryka
(transitive) To cross out something with lines etc.
annullera upphäva avbryta
(transitive) To invalidate or annul something.
upphäva släcka ut ta ut
(transitive) To offset or equalize something.
förkorta
(transitive, mathematics) To remove a common factor from both the numerator and denominator of a fraction, or from both sides of an equation.
stämpla
(transitive, neologism) To cease to provide financial or moral support to (someone deemed unacceptable); to disinvite. Compare cancel culture.

cancel culture n
kränkthetskultur
(neologism, often, derogatory) The cultural phenomenon of publicly shaming, rejecting, and ceasing to provide support to people, companies, stores, etc. that are deemed unacceptable, and calling on others to boycott them.

cancellation /kænsəˈleɪʃən/ cancellations n
återbud avbeställning avbokning förkortning strykning upphävande
The act, process, or result of cancelling; as, the cancellation of certain words in a contract, or of the contract itself.

cancelled adj
inställd
No longer planned or scheduled.

cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ /ˈkæːnsə/ cancers n
cancer kräfta
(medicine, oncology, disease) A disease in which the cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled (and often rapid) proliferation.

cancer stick cancer sticks n
giftpinne
(slang) A cigarette.

candela /kænˈdiːlə/ /kænˈdɛlə/ /ˈkændɪlə/ candelae candelas n
candela
In the International System of Units, the base unit of luminous intensity; the luminous intensity, in a given direction, of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 × 1012 hertz and that has a radiant intensity in that direction of 1/683 watt per steradian. Symbol: cd

candelabrum /kændɪˈleɪbɹəm/ /kændɪˈlɑːbɹəm/ /ˌkæn.dl̩ˈæ.bɹəm/ /ˌkæn.dl̩ˈɑ.bɹəm/ candelabra candelabrums n
kandelaber
A candle holder.

candid /ˈkæn.dɪd/ candider candidest adj
uppriktig
Straightforward, open and sincere.

candidate /ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/ /ˈkæn.dɪ.dɪt/ /ˈkæn.dɪdət/ /ˈkæn.ɪ.deɪt/ /ˈkæn.ɪ.dɪt/ candidates n
kandidat
A person who is running in an election.
A participant in an examination.

candidiasis /ˌkændɪˈdaɪəsɪs/ candidiases n
torsk
(pathology) A fungal infection of any of the Candida (yeast) species.

candle /ˈkændl̩/ /ˈkændəl/ candles n
ljus levande ljus
A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.

candle snuffer candle snuffers n
ljussax ljussläckare
A device made to extinguish (snuff out) a candle.

candlelight /ˈkæn.dl̩ˌlaɪt/ candlelights n
ljussken
The light emitted by a candle.

candlestick /ˈkændl̩ˌstɪk/ /ˈkændəlˌstɪk/ candlesticks n
ljusstake
A holder with a socket or spike for a candle.

candy /ˈkændi/ candies n
godis karamell
(countable, chiefly, North America, Philippines) A piece of confectionery of this kind.

candy /ˈkændi/ v
kandera
(cooking) To cook in, or coat with, sugar syrup.

candy apple candy apples n
kanderat äpple
(US) An apple with a hard sugar candy coating.

candy bar candy bars n
chokladkaka
(US) A kind of candy in the shape of a bar, often made of chocolate.

candy cane /ˈkændi ˌkeɪn/ candy canes n
polkagris
(US, Canada) An edible candy in the shape of a cane or staff, generally consumed during Christmas time and usually having a peppermint flavor.

candy floss /ˈkændi ˌflɒs/ candy flosses n
sockervadd spunnet socker
(UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia) Heated sugar spun into thin threads and collected into a mass, usually on a stick.

cane sugar cane sugars n
rörsocker
Sugar obtained from the sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum).

canine tooth canine teeth n
huggtand hörntand
One of the pointed teeth behind the incisors and in front of the premolar teeth.

cannabis /ˈkænəbɪs/ cannabises n
cannabis
A mildly euphoriant or sedating, intoxicating hallucinogenic drug prepared from various parts of this plant.

canned laughter n
burkskratt
Previously-recorded laughter that is edited into the soundtrack of a TV programme

cannelloni n
cannelloni
Wide tubes of pasta filled with a savoury stuffing and baked in the oven.

cannibal /ˈkænɪbəl/ cannibals n
kannibal
An organism which eats others of its own species or kind, especially a human who eats human flesh.

cannibalism cannibalisms n
kannibalism
The act of eating another of one's own species.

cannibalistic /kan.ɪ.bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ /kæn.ə.bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ more cannibalistic most cannibalistic adj
kannibaliserande kannibalisk kannibalistisk
Tending toward cannibalism.

canning /ˈkænɪŋ/ cannings n
hermetisering
The process of preserving food by heat processing in a sealed vessel (a jar or can).

cannoli /kaˈnəʊlɪ/ /kəˈnoʊli/ /kəˈnəʊlɪ/ /k̬ɐˈnɔːlɪ̆/ cannoli cannolis n
cannoli
(chiefly, _, in the plural) A tube of fried pastry, typical of Sicily, filled with ricotta or similar cream cheese, and flavorings, eaten as a dessert.

cannon /ˈkæn.ən/ cannon cannons n
kanon
(historical) A large muzzle-loading artillery piece.
(Chinese chess) A piece which moves horizontally and vertically like a rook but captures another piece by jumping over a different piece in the line of attack.

cannon fodder n
kanonföda kanonmat
Military forces considered to be expendable.

cannon shot n
kanonskott

cannonade /ˈkæn.ənˌeɪd/ cannonades n
kanonad
The firing of artillery for a length of time.

cannonball /ˈkænənˌbɔːl/ cannonballs n
kanonkula kula
A spherical projectile fired from a smoothbore cannon.

cannula /ˈkænjʊlə/ cannulae cannulas cannulæ n
kanyl
(medicine) A tube inserted in the body to drain or inject fluid.

canny /ˈkæni/ cannier canniest adj
försiktig
Careful, prudent, cautious.

canoe /kəˈnuː/ canoes n
kanot
A small long and narrow boat, propelled by one or more people (depending on the size of canoe), using single-bladed paddles. The paddlers face in the direction of travel, in either a seated position, or kneeling on the bottom of the boat. Canoes are open on top, and pointed at both ends.

canoeist canoeists n
kanotist kanotpaddlare
A person who travels by canoe.

canon /ˈkæn.ən/ canons n
kanik korherre
A clergy member serving a cathedral or collegiate church.
kanon
A group of literary works that are generally accepted as representing a field.
A religious law or body of law decreed by the church.
A piece of music in which the same melody is played by different voices, but beginning at different times; a round.
(fandom, uncountable) Those sources, especially including literary works, which are considered part of the main continuity regarding a given fictional universe.

canonical /kəˈnɑn.ɪ.kəl/ /kəˈnɒn.ɪ.kl̩/ more canonical most canonical adj
kanonisk
Present in a canon, religious or otherwise.

canonize /ˈkænənaɪz/ /ˈkænəˌnaɪz/ v
kanonisera helgonförklara
(chiefly, Roman Catholicism) To declare (a deceased person) as a saint, and enter them into the canon of saints.

canopy /ˈkæ.nə.pi/ canopies n
baldakin sänghimmel takhimmel tronhimmel
A high cover providing shelter, such as a cloth supported above an object, particularly over a bed.
markis
Any overhanging or projecting roof structure, typically over entrances or doors.
krontak
The zone of the highest foliage and branches of a forest.
huv
In an airplane, the transparent cockpit cover.

canopy bed canopy beds n
himmelssäng
A bed equipped with a canopy.

cant /kænt/ cants n
floskler klyschor tomma fraser
(uncountable, pejorative) Empty, hypocritical talk.
talande vapen
(countable, heraldry) A blazon of a coat of arms that makes a pun upon the name (or, less often, some attribute or function) of the bearer, canting arms.

cantaloupe /ˈkæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈkæn.tə.luːp/ cantaloupes n
nätmelon
A melon of species Cucumis melo subsp. melo with sweet orange flesh, with numerous cultivars in several cultivar groups.

cantankerous /kænˈtæŋkəɹəs/ /kənˈtæŋkəɹəs/ more cantankerous most cantankerous adj
gnällig grinig grälsjuk knarrig kverulantisk kvirrig
Given to or marked by an ill-tempered, quarrelsome nature; ill-tempered, cranky, crabby.

cantata /kənˈtɑːtə/ cantatas cantate n
kantat
(music) A vocal composition accompanied by instruments and generally containing more than one movement, typical of 17th and 18th century Italian music.

canteen /kænˈtin/ /kænˈtiːn/ [kʰɛə̯nˈtin] canteens n
kantin matsal cafeteria
A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.
kantin markententeri
A temporary or mobile café used in an emergency or on a film location etc.
fältflaska
A water bottle, flask, or other vessel, typically used by a soldier or camper as a bottle for carrying water or liquor for drink

canthus /ˈkænθəs/ canthi canthuses n
ögonvrå
(anatomy) Either corner of the eye, where the eyelids meet.

canting arms n
talande vapen
(heraldry) A heraldic bearing in the form of a visual pun.

cantle /ˈkantəl/ /ˈkæntəl/ cantles n
bakbom
The raised back of a saddle.

canto /ˈkæntoʊ/ /ˈkæntəʊ/ cantos n
sång
One of the chief divisions of a long poem; a book.

canton /ˈkæntn̩/ /ˈkæntɒn/ cantons n
kanton
A division of Luxembourg, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, etc.
A subdivision of an arrondissement of France.
A subdivision of a flag, the rectangular inset on the upper hoist (i.e., flagpole) side (e.g., the stars of the US national flag are in a canton).
(heraldiccharge) A division of a shield occupying one third of the chief, usually on the dexter side, formed by a perpendicular line from the top meeting a horizontal line from the side.

cantor /ˈkæntɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈkæntə(ɹ)/ cantors n
kantor
singer, especially someone who takes a special role of singing or song leading at a ceremony

canvas /ˈkænvæs/ /ˈkænvəs/ canvases canvasses n
segelduk
A piece of canvas cloth stretched across a frame on which one may paint.

canyon /ˈkænjən/ canyons n
kanjon
A valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.

cap /kæp/ [kʰæp] caps n
stor bokstav
(informal) An uppercase or capital letter.
hatt
The top part of a mushroom.
(nautical) A collar of iron or wood used in joining spars, as the mast and the topmast, the bowsprit and the jib boom; also, a covering of tarred canvas at the end of a rope.
landskamp
(sport) A place on a national team; an international appearance.
keps mössa
(obsolete) A respectful uncovering of the head.

cap /kæp/ [kʰæp] v
täcka
(transitive) To lie over or on top of something.

cap gun cap guns n
knallpulverpistol
A toy gun that uses small charges of shock-sensitive explosive compounds to simulate the sound and puff of smoke of a gunshot.

capable /ˈkeɪpəbəl/ more capable most capable adj
kapabel
Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

capacious /kəˈpeɪʃəs/ more capacious most capacious adj
rymlig spatiös
Having a lot of space inside; roomy.

capacitance capacitances n
kapacitans
(physics, uncountable) The property of an electric circuit or its element that permits it to store charge, defined as the ratio of stored charge to potential over that element or circuit (Q/V); SI unit: farad (F).

capacitation capacitations n
kapacitering
(zoology) The process of altering sperm to allow them to fertilize eggs.

capacitor capacitors n
kondensator
(electronics) An electronic component capable of storing electrical energy in an electric field; especially one consisting of two conductors separated by a dielectric.

capacity /kəˈpæsɪti/ capacities n
kapacitet
The ability to hold, receive, or absorb
Capability; the ability to perform some task
The maximum that can be produced.
befogenhet
Legal authority (to make an arrest for example)

cape /keɪp/ capes n
kap udde
(geography) A piece or point of land, extending beyond the adjacent coast into a sea or lake; a promontory; a headland.
cape slängkappa
A sleeveless garment or part of a garment, hanging from the neck over the back, arms, and shoulders.

capelin capelin capelins n
lodda
Mallotus villosus, a type of smelt found in the Atlantic and Arctic oceans.

caper /ˈkeɪpə/ /ˈkeɪpɚ/ capers n
glädjeskutt glädjesprång
A playful leap or jump.
kapris
The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), which is pickled and eaten.
A plant of the genus Capparis.

caper /ˈkeɪpə/ /ˈkeɪpɚ/ v
skutta
To leap or jump about in a sprightly or playful manner.

caperberry caperberries n
kapris
Capparis spinosa, a perennial winter-deciduous plant that bears rounded, fleshy leaves and large white to pinkish-white flowers, often eaten as pickled buds (capers).
A flower bud of a caper tree, sometimes served pickled as a garnish.

capercaillie /kæpəˈkeɪli/ /kæpɚˈkeɪli/ capercaillies n
tjäder
A large, black grouse of the genus Tetrao in the bird family Phasianidae, especially the western capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus.

capillary /kəˈpɪl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈkæpɪˌlɛɹi/ capillaries n
kapillär
(anatomy) Any of the small blood vessels (from 5 to 10 micrometres/micrometers (μm) in diameter) that connect arteries to veins (They are the smallest blood vessels in the body: they convey blood between the arterioles and venules).

capisce /kəˈpiʃ/ /kəˈpiːʃ/ interjection
begrips? fattaru förstått?
(slang) "Get it?"; "understood?".

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ [ˈkæp.ɪ.ɾəl] adj
huvudsaklig
Of prime importance.

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ [ˈkæp.ɪ.ɾəl] capitals n
kapital
(uncountable, business, finance, insurance) Money and wealth. The means to acquire goods and services, especially in a non-barter system.
kapitäl
(countable, architectural element) The uppermost part of a column.

capital city capital cities n
huvudstad
A city (or cities) much larger or more important to a country than all others, regardless of the actual seat of government (cf., Moscow and Saint Petersburg regardless of moves of the Russian government; Amsterdam despite the Dutch government having been situated in The Hague since 1588).

capital flight n
kapitalflykt
(economics) The rapid flow of money or assets out of a country in response to globalization or some other economic event.

capital gain capital gains n
kapitalvinst
(economics) An increase in the value of a capital asset.
(business, finance) An amount by which the value or the proceeds of the sale of a capital asset by its owner exceed its cost to the owner.

capital gains tax capital gains taxes n
kapitalvinstskatt
(tax) A tax levied on the profit made from selling any "capital" (i.e. non-inventory) asset.

capital letter capital letters n
stor bokstav versal

capital loss capital losses n
kapitalförlust
(economics) A decrease in the value of a capital asset

capital punishment capital punishments n
dödsstraff
The practice of putting a person to death as a punishment for a crime.

capital-intensive more capital-intensive most capital-intensive adj
kapitalkrävande
Needing a relatively large expenditure on capital, especially when compared to that spent on labour.

capitalisation capitalisations n
versalisering
(in particular) The act or process of writing (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters.
The act or process of seizing (an opportunity) and profiting or obtaining an advantage (from it).
The state of being capitalised.

capitalism /ˈkapɪt(ə)lɪz(ə)m/ /ˈkæpɪ̈tl̩ˌɪzm̩/ capitalisms n
kapitalism
(politics, economic liberalism) A socio-economic system based on private property rights, including the private ownership of resources or capital, with economic decisions made largely through the operation of a market unregulated by the state.

capitalist /ˈkæp.ɪ.tə.lɪst/ more capitalist most capitalist adj
kapitalistisk
Supporting or endorsing capitalism.

capitalist /ˈkæp.ɪ.tə.lɪst/ capitalists n
kapitalist
The owner of a considerable amount of capital; a wealthy person.
A person who is a supporter of capitalism.

capitalist roader /ˈkæpətl̩əst ˌɹoʊdɚ/ /ˈkæpɪt(ə)lɪst ˌɹəʊdə/ [-ɾl̩əst-] capitalist roaders n
kapitalistfarare

capitalize /ˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/ v
slå mynt av
(intransitive, followed by on) To seize, as an opportunity; to obtain a benefit from; to invest on something profitable.

capitulate /kəˈpɪ.tjʊ.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪ.t͡ʃə.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪt͡ʃ.jə.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪt͡ʃ.jʊ.leɪt/ v
kapitulera ge upp resignera
(intransitive) To surrender; to end all resistance, to give up; to go along with or comply.

capitulation capitulations n
kapitulation
The act of capitulating or surrendering to an enemy upon stipulated terms; the act of ceasing to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand.

capo /ˈkæpoʊ/ /ˈkæpəʊ/ /ˈkɑpəʊ/ /ˈkɑːpəʊ/ capi capos n
maffialedare
A leader in the Mafia; a caporegime.

capoeira /kæpəʊˈeəɹə/ /kæpəˈweəɹə/ /kɑpəˈwɛɹə/ /kɑpˈwɛɹə/ capoeiras n
capoeira
(uncountable) A martial art developed in Brazil, involving complex acrobatic maneuvers and flowing movements.

capon /ˈkeɪpən/ capons n
kapun
A cockerel which has been gelded and fattened for the table.

caponier /ˌkæp.əˈnɪə/ /ˌkæp.əˈnɪɚ/ caponiers n
kaponjär
(military, historical) A work made across or in a ditch, to protect it from the enemy (as fire from it could cover the ditch), or to serve as a covered passageway (e.g. to outworks).

caponize v
kapunera
(transitive) To castrate (a cockerel) in order to fatten it for table use.

cappuccino /-pə-/ /ˌkæpəˈt͡ʃini/ /ˌkæpəˈt͡ʃinoʊ/ /ˌkæpʊˈtʃiːni/ /ˌkæpʊˈtʃiːnəʊ/ cappuccini cappuccinos n
cappuccino
(uncountable) An Italian coffee-based beverage made from espresso to which milk that has been steamed and/or frothed is added; (countable) a cup of this beverage.

caprice /kəˈpɹiːs/ caprices n
infall nyck påhitt ryck
An impulsive, seemingly unmotivated action, change of mind, or notion.

capricious /kəˈpɹɪʃəs/ more capricious most capricious adj
nyckfull oberäknelig oförutsägbar
Impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim.

capsaicin /kæpˈseɪsən/ /kæpˈseɪəsən/ capsaicins n
capsaicin
(organic compound) A chemical compound found in chilli peppers, which is responsible for their piquancy.

capsicum /ˈkæpsɪkəm/ capsica capsicums n
paprika
Any of several tropical American plants, of the genus Capsicum, principally the species Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens, that are cultivated as edible peppers.

capsize /kæpˈsaɪz/ v
kapsejsa
(transitive, nautical) To cause (a ship) to overturn.

capsizing capsizings n
kapsejsning
An overturning of a boat etc.

capslock capslocks n
caps lock skiftlås versallås
(computing, countable) A key on the keyboard that activates capslock.

capstan /ˈkæp.stən/ capstans n
ankarspel ankarbult gångspel vindspel
(nautical) A vertical cylindrical machine that revolves on a spindle, used to apply force to ropes, cables, etc. It is typically surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for levers used to turn it.
kapstan kapstanaxel
(electronics) A rotating spindle used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder.

capstone capstones n
krona på verket
(figurative) A crowning achievement, culmination or finishing touch.

capsule hotel capsule hotels n
kapselhotell
A type of hotel with a number of very small "rooms" (capsules).

captain /ˈkæp.tən/ /ˈkæp.tɪn/ /ˈkæp.ən/ [ˈkæpm̩] [ˈkæpn̩] captains n
kapten
The person lawfully in command of a ship or other vessel.
An army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major.
One of the athletes on a sports team who is designated to make decisions, and is allowed to speak for his team with a referee or official.
kapten kommendör
A commissioned officer in the United States Navy, Coast Guard, NOAA Corps, or PHS Corps of a grade superior to a commander and junior to a rear admiral (lower half). A captain is equal in grade or rank to a United States Army, Marine Corps, or Air Force colonel.

captainess captainesses n
kaptenska
(rare) female captain

captivate /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/ /ˈkæptəˌvət/ /ˈkæptɪveɪt/ /ˈkæptɪvət/ v
fängsla
(figuratively) To attract and hold (someone's) attention and interest; to charm, to entrance, to fascinate.

captive /ˈkæptɪv/ captives n
fånge
One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.

captivity /kæpˈtɪvɪti/ captivities n
fångenskap
The state of being captive.

captor /ˈkæptɚ/ captors n
tillfångatagare
One who is holding a captive or captives.
One who catches or has caught or captured something or someone.

capture /ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/ /ˈkæp.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkæp.ʃə/ /ˈkæp.ʃɚ/ v
tillfångata
(transitive) To take control of; to seize by force or stratagem.
ta
(transitive) To remove or take control of an opponent’s piece in a game (e.g., chess, go, checkers).

capuchin monkey capuchin monkeys n
kapucinapa
A New World monkey of the genus Cebus, coloured black on the top of the head.

capybara /kapɪˈbɑːɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbæɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɑɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɛɹə/ capybaras n
kapybara vattensvin kapybar
A semi-aquatic South American rodent, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, the largest living rodent.

car /kɑɹ/ /kɑː/ [kʰaː] [kʰäɾ] cars n
bil automobil
A wheeled vehicle that moves independently, with at least three wheels, powered mechanically, steered by a driver and mostly for personal transportation.
hisskorg
The moving, load-carrying component of an elevator or other cable-drawn transport mechanism.

car bomb car bombs n
bilbomb
An automobile laden with a large amount of explosives, and used as a bomb primarily in order to cause external damage.
An explosive device installed in an automobile with the primary purpose of killing the occupants of the car.
An alcoholic beverage made by dropping a shot of liquor into a glass of beer.

car boot sale car boot sales n
bakluckeloppis
(British) An outdoor market at which people sell things from the boot (trunk) of their car.

car chase car chases n
biljakt
(road transport) A chase, usually high-speed, between people in two or more cars or other vehicles, normally between the police or other law enforcement and an offender.

car door car doors n
bildörr
(automotive, rail) A door designed for use on a car (whether a railway carriage or an automobile).

car phone car phones n
biltelefon

car rental car rentals n
biluthyrning
(US) The hiring of automobiles (motor cars) for relatively short periods.

car seat car seats n
bilsäte
A seat in a motor car.

car wash car washes n
biltvätt biltvättning
An event at which people (often students) wash cars, often for a small fee or donation
biltvätt
A place at which a car is washed, usually for a fee and often mechanically by driving the car through a tunnel.

carabiner /ˈkɛ.ɹəˌbi.nɚ/ /ˌkæ.ɹəˈbiː.nə/ carabiners n
karbinhake
A metal link with a gate that can open and close, generally used for clipping ropes to anchors or other objects.

caracal /ˈkeɚ.əˌkæl/ /ˈkæ.ɹəˌkæl/ /ˈkæɹ.əˌkæl/ /ˈkɛɚ.əˌkæl/ caracals n
ökenlo
A type of cat native to Southern Africa, West Asia, and parts of Central and South Asia, Caracal caracal.

carafe /kəˈɹæf/ carafes n
karaff kanna
A bottle, usually glass and with a flared lip, used for serving water, wine, or other beverages.

caramel /ˈkarəm(ə)l/ /ˈkarəmɛl/ /ˈkerəˌmel/ /ˈkæɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkæɹ.ə.mɛl/ /ˈkɑrməl/ /ˈkɑɹ.məl/ /ˈkɑɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkɛɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkɛɹ.ə.mɛl/ caramels n
karamell tjinuski
(countable) A (sometimes hardened) piece of this confection.

caramelize /ˈkar(ə)məlʌɪz/ v
karamellisera
(cooking, transitive) To brown (sugar, or a foodstuff containing sugar) by means of heat.

carat /ˈkæɹ.ət/ carats n
karat
A metric unit of weight equal to exactly 200 mg, chiefly used for measuring precious stones and pearls .
(historical) Any of several small units of weight used for measuring precious stones and pearls, equivalent to 189–212 mg.
A 24-point scale used to measure the purity of gold.

caravanserai /ˌkæɹəˈvænsəɹaɪ/ /ˌkɛɹəˈvænsəˌɹaɪ/ caravanserais n
karavanseraj
(chiefly, historical) A roadside inn, usually having a central courtyard where caravans (see sense 3) can rest, providing accommodation for travellers along trade routes in Asia and North Africa.

caravel /ˈkæɹəvɛl/ /ˈkɛ-/ /ˌkæɹəˈvɛl/ caravels n
karavell
(nautical, historical) A light, usually lateen-rigged sailing ship used by the Portuguese and Spanish for about 300 years from the 15th century, first for trade and later for voyages of exploration.

caraway /ˈkæɹəˌweɪ/ /ˈkɛɹəˌweɪ/ caraways n
kummin
The seed-like fruit of the caraway plant.

carbide carbides n
karbid
(chemistry) Any binary compound of carbon and a more electropositive element

carbine /ˈkɑɹ.baɪn/ /ˈkɑɹ.bin/ /ˈkɑː.baɪn/ /ˈkɑː.bin/ carbines n
karbin
A rifle with a short barrel.

carbohydrate /kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ /kɑːɹboʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ carbohydrates n
kolhydrat
(organic chemistry, nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant.

carbon /ˈkɑɹ.bən/ /ˈkɑːbən/ carbons n
kol
(uncountable) The chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6. It can be found in pure form for example as graphite, a black, shiny and very soft material, or diamond, a colourless, transparent, crystalline solid and the hardest known material.
A fossil fuel that is made of impure carbon such as coal or charcoal.
kolatom
(countable) An atom of this element, in reference to a molecule containing it.
karbonpapper
(countable, informal) A sheet of carbon paper.
genomslagskopia
(countable, informal) A carbon copy.
koldioxid kol
(ecology, uncountable) carbon dioxide, in the context of climate change.

carbon dating carbon datings n
C14-datering kol-14-datering radiokoldatering
radiocarbon dating.

carbon dioxide /ˈˌkɑrbən daɪˈɑksaɪd/ /ˌkɑːbən dʌɪˈɒksʌɪd/ n
koldioxid
(inorganic compound) The normal oxide of carbon, CO₂; a colorless, odorless gas formed during respiration and combustion and consumed by plants during photosynthesis.

carbon microphone carbon microphones n
kolkornsmikrofon
A microphone containing carbon granules, whose electrical resistance varies with pressure.

carbon monoxide n
kolmonoxid koloxid
(inorganic compound) A colourless, odourless, flammable, highly toxic gas

carbon neutral adj
koldioxidneutral
Having an overall zero carbon footprint after carbon emissions trading has been taken into account.

carbon offset carbon offsets n
klimatkompensation
A reduction in carbon dioxide emission by a third party purchased by a heavy carbon dioxide producer as part of carbon emissions trading.

carbon paper carbon papers n
karbonpapper
Paper with one of the faces impregnated with carbon, used to make carbon copies.

carbon sequestration n
kolförening

carbon tax carbon taxes n
koldioxidskatt
A tax levied on the carbon contents used by the burning fossil fuels, so as to discourage the production of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.

carbon-12 n
kol-12
(isotope) The most abundant of the two stable isotopes of carbon, 126C, having six protons and six neutrons; it is the standard for atomic weight and is used to define the mole.

carbonate /ˈkɑɹbəneɪt/ /ˈkɑɹbənət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.neɪt/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.nət/ carbonates n
karbonat
Any salt or ester of carbonic acid.

carbonated /ˈkɑɹ.bəˌneɪ.təd/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)bɒneɪtəd/ more carbonated most carbonated adj
kolsyrad
Containing carbon dioxide gas under pressure, especially pertaining to beverages, as natural mineral water or man-made drinks.

carbonated water carbonated waters n
bubbelvatten kolsyrat vatten
Water containing carbon dioxide dissolved in it under pressure.

carbonic acid n
kolsyra
A weak unstable acid, H2CO3, known only in solution, and as carbonate salts; it is present in carbonated drinks, and sparkling wine, but decomposes to form carbon dioxide and water.

carbonic anhydrase carbonic anhydrases n
karbanhydras
(enzyme) Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the conversion of carbon dioxide to bicarbonate

carboxyl /kɑː(ɹ)ˈbɒksaɪl/ /kɑː(ɹ)ˈbɒksɪl/ carboxyls n
karboxyl
(organic chemistry) A univalent functional group consisting of a carbonyl and a hydroxyl functional group (-CO.OH); characteristic of carboxylic acids.

carboxylic adj
karboxyl-
(organic chemistry) Of, or relating to the carboxyl functional group.

carboxylic acid carboxylic acids n
karboxylsyra
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds containing a carboxyl functional group.

carbuncle /ˈkɑɹˌbʌŋ.kl̩/ /ˈkɑː.bʌŋ.kl̩/ carbuncles n
böld karbunkel
(pathology) An abscess larger than a boil, usually with one or more openings draining pus onto the skin. It is usually caused by staphylococcal infection.

carburetor /ˈkɑɹb(j)əˌɹeɪtɚ/ /ˈkɑːb(j)əˌɹɛtə/ carburetors n
förgasare karburator
(US, Canada) A device in an internal combustion engine where fuel is vaporized and mixed with air prior to ignition. [from 1890s]

carcass /ˈkɑɹkəs/ /ˈkɑːkəs/ carcasses n
as kadaver
The body of a dead animal.
The body of a dead human, a corpse.

carcass weight carcass weights n
slaktvikt
The weight of an animal after slaughter and removal of most internal organs, head, and skin.

carcinogenic /ˌkɑː(ɹ)sɪnəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ more carcinogenic most carcinogenic adj
cancerogen karcinogen cancerframkallande carcinogen
Causing or tending to cause cancer.

carcinoma /-sə-/ /ˌkɑɹsɪnoʊˈmɑtə/ /ˌkɑɹsɪˈnoʊmə/ /ˌkɑɹsɪˈnoʊmətə/ /ˌkɑːsnəʊˈmɑːtə/ /ˌkɑːsnˈəʊmə/ /ˌkɑːsnˈəʊmətə/ /ˌkɑːsɪnəʊˈmɑːtə/ /ˌkɑːsɪˈnəʊmə/ /ˌkɑːsɪˈnəʊmətə/ [-ɾə] carcinomas carcinomata n
karcinom carcinom
(countable) An invasive malignant tumour derived from epithelial tissue that tends to metastasize to other areas of the body.

card /kaːd/ /kɐːd/ /kɑɹd/ /kɑːd/ [kʰäːd] [kʰɐːd] [kʰɑɹd] [kʰɑːd] cards n
karda
(textiles) A hand-held tool formed similarly to a hairbrush but with bristles of wire or other rigid material. It is used principally with raw cotton, wool, hair, or other natural fibers to prepare these materials for spinning into yarn or thread on a spinning wheel, with a whorl or other hand-held spindle. The card serves to untangle, clean, remove debris from, and lay the fibers straight.
kort
Any flat, normally rectangular piece of stiff paper, plastic, etc.

card /kaːd/ /kɐːd/ /kɑɹd/ /kɑːd/ [kʰäːd] [kʰɐːd] [kʰɑɹd] [kʰɑːd] v
karda
(textiles) To use a carding device to disentangle the fibres of wool prior to spinning.

card game card games n
kortspel
(games) Any of the many games played with playing cards.

card trick card tricks n
kortkonst
Any magic trick involving playing cards.

cardamom /ˈkɑɹ.də.məm/ /ˈkɑɹ.dəˌmɑm/ /ˈkɑː.də.məm/ /ˈkɑː.də.mən/ cardamoms n
kardemumma
The seed of E. cardamomum, used as a medicine and spice, especially in curry powder.
(uncommon, inexact) , the seeds or seed capsules of Aframomum melegueta, of East Africa.

cardboard /ˈkɑɹdbɔɹd/ /ˈkɑːdbɔːd/ cardboards n
papp kartong
A wood-based material resembling heavy paper, used in the manufacture of boxes, cartons and signs.

cardboard box /ˈkɑɹd.bɔɹd bɑks/ /ˈkɑːd.bɔːd bɒks/ cardboard boxes n
kartong pappkartong
An industrially prefabricated box made from cardboard, primarily used for packaging goods or materials and often recycled.
A corrugated box.

cardia cardiae cardias n
cardia magmun
(anatomy) The area of the stomach which directly receives contents from the esophagus.

cardiac arrest cardiac arrests n
hjärtstillestånd
(cardiology, pathology) Sudden and complete cessation of the heartbeat resulting in the loss of effective circulation of the blood.

cardiac muscle cardiac muscles n
hjärtmuskulatur
(anatomy, cardiology) The striated and involuntary muscle of the vertebrate heart.

cardiac output cardiac outputs n
hjärtminutvolym
(physiology) The volume of blood ejected from the left ventricle of the heart per unit time, typically per minute.

cardigan /ˈkɑːdɪɡən/ cardigans n
kofta cardigan
A type of sweater or jumper that fastens up the front with buttons or a zipper, usually machine- or hand-knitted from wool.

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdnəl/ /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ /ˈkɑːd.nəl/ more cardinal most cardinal adj
avgörande främsta huvud- huvudsaklig kardinal- väsentlig
Of fundamental importance; crucial, pivotal.

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdnəl/ /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ /ˈkɑːd.nəl/ cardinals n
kardinal
(Roman Catholic) One of the officials appointed by the pope in the Roman Catholic Church, ranking only below the pope and the patriarchs, constituting the special college which elects the pope. (See Wikipedia article on Catholic cardinals.)
Any of a genus of songbirds of the finch family, Cardinalis.
Any of various related passerine birds of the family Cardinalidae (See Wikipedia article on cardinals) and other similar birds that were once considered to be related.

cardinal flower cardinal flowers n
praktlobelia
Lobelia cardinalis (syn. L. fulgens), a species of lobelia native to the Americas, usually with vibrant red flowers.

cardinal mark cardinal marks n
kardinalmärke
(nautical) A sea mark (a buoy or other floating or fixed structure) used in pilotage to indicate the position of a hazard and the direction of safe water.

cardinal number cardinal numbers n
kardinaltal grundtal
A number used to denote quantity; a counting number; a cardinal.
(mathematics) A generalized kind of number used to denote the size of a set, including infinite sets.

cardinal numeral /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl ˈnumɜɹəl/ /ˈkɑːdɪnəl ˈnjuːməɹəl/ cardinal numerals n
grundtal kardinaltal
(grammar) A word used to represent a cardinal number.

cardinal point cardinal points n
kardinalstreck
Any of the four principal compass directions: north, south, east and west.

cardinality cardinalities n
kardinalitet
(set theory, of a set) The number of elements a given set contains.

cardio /ˈkɑɹ.di.oʊ/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.əʊ/ n
cardio
(exercise) Exercise with the goal of raising the heart rate.

cardiological more cardiological most cardiological adj
kardiologisk
of or pertaining to cardiology

cardiologist cardiologists n
kardiolog
A physician who specializes in medical problems related to the heart.

cardiology /ˌkɑː(ɹ)diˈɒlədʒi/ cardiologies n
kardiologi
(medicine) The study of the structure, function, and disorders of the heart.

cardiopulmonary adj
hjärt-lung- kardiopulmonell
(medicine) Of or pertaining to both the heart and the lungs.

cardiopulmonary resuscitation cardiopulmonary resuscitations n
hjärt-lungräddning
A first aid procedure for cardiac arrest involving compression of the chest wall alternating with artificial respiration.

cardiovascular /ˌkɑː(ɹ)di.əʊˈvæskjʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
kardiovaskulär
Relating to the circulatory system, that is the heart and blood vessels.

cardoon /kɑː(ɹ)ˈduːn/ cardoons n
kardon
Cynara cardunculus, a prickly perennial plant related to the artichoke which has leaf stalks eaten as a vegetable.

cardsharp /ˈkɑɹdʃɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːdʃɑːp/ cardsharps n
falskspelare
(card games) A professional cheater at card games.

care /keː/ /kɛə/ /kɛɚ/ /kɪə(ɹ)/ [kʰe(ə̯)ɻ] [kʰɛ(ə̯)ɻ] cares n
omsorg omtanke vård
Close attention; concern; responsibility.
bekymmer
(countable, uncountable) Worry.
underhåll
(uncountable) Maintenance, upkeep.
vård omsorg
(uncountable) The treatment of those in need (especially as a profession).
vård
(uncountable) The state of being cared for by others.

care /keː/ /kɛə/ /kɛɚ/ /kɪə(ɹ)/ [kʰe(ə̯)ɻ] [kʰɛ(ə̯)ɻ] v
bry
(transitive, intransitive) To be concerned (about), to have an interest (in); to feel concern (about).
(intransitive, polite, formal) To want, to desire; to like; to be inclined towards.
ta hand om
(intransitive) (with for) To look after or look out for.

care of preposition
adress
(mail) For distribution by (the named intermediary).

careen /kəˈɹiːn/ v
kränga kölhala
(nautical, transitive) To heave a ship down on one side so as to expose the other, in order to clean it of barnacles and weed, or to repair it below the water line.
kränga
(nautical, intransitive) To tilt on one side.
(intransitive) To lurch or sway violently from side to side.
(intransitive) To tilt or lean while in motion. [from late 19th c.]

career /kəˈɹɪə/ /kəˈɹɪɹ/ careers n
karriär
One's calling in life; a person's occupation; one's profession.
(obsolete) A racecourse; the ground run over.

career criminal career criminals n
yrkesförbrytare
A person who makes a living illegally by committing crimes.

careerist careerists n
karriärist
(pejorative) A person who pursues the advancement of their career at the expense of other values.

carefree /kɛɹˈfɹi/ /ˈkɛəfɹiː/ more carefree most carefree adj
bekymmerslös sorgfri
Without cares or worries; free of concern or worries; without difficulty.

careful /ˈkɛ(ə)ɹfəl/ /ˈkɛːfəl/ carefuller carefullest more careful most careful adj
försiktig noggrann
Conscientious and painstaking; meticulous.

carefully /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ /ˈkɛːf(ə)li/ more carefully most carefully adv
försiktig
With care; attentively, circumspectly.

careless /ˈkɛələs/ /ˈkɛəlɪs/ /ˈkɛɹləs/ more careless most careless adj
vårdslös oaktsam försumlig slarvig
Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes. [from 16thc.]

carelessness /ˈkɛələsnəs/ /ˈkɛɹləsnəs/ carelessnesses n
lättsinne vårdslöshet oaktsamhet
Lack of care; the state or quality of being careless.

caress /kəˈɹɛs/ v
smeka
(transitive) To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.

caretaker /ˈkɛəˌteɪ.kə/ /ˈkɛɹˌteɪ.kɚ/ caretakers n
vaktmästare
Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.
vårdnadshavare
Someone who takes care of a person; a parent, carer or other guardian.

caretaker government caretaker governments n
expeditionsministär expeditionsregering
(politics) A government that rules temporarily, for example after a motion of no confidence in a parliamentary system.

carfree adj
bilfri

cargo /ˈkɑɹɡoʊ/ /ˈkɑːɡəʊ/ cargoes cargos n
frakt last
Freight carried by a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle.

cargo ship cargo ships n
lastfartyg
A ship that carries cargo.

caribou /ˈkæɹəbu/ caribou caribous n
ren
Any of several North American subspecies of the reindeer, Rangifer tarandus.

caricatural more caricatural most caricatural adj
karikatyrisk

caricature /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃə/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ adj
karikatyr
Having the characteristics of a caricature, grotesque.

caricature /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃə/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ v
karikera
To represent someone in an exaggerated or distorted manner.

caricaturist /ˈkæɹɪkəˌt͡ʃʊəɹɪst/ caricaturists n
karikatyrtecknare
A person who draws caricatures.

caricaturistic more caricaturistic most caricaturistic adj
karikatyrisk

caries /ˈkɛ.ɹiz/ /ˈkɛə.ɹiːz/ caries n
karies
The progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay

carnality carnalities n
köttslighet
The state of being carnal.

carnation /kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ carnations n
nejlika
(botany) A type of Eurasian plant widely cultivated for its flowers.
The type of flower they bear, originally flesh-coloured, but since hybridizing found in a variety of colours.

carnauba carnaubas n
karnaubavax
A Brazilian palm tree having waxy, fan-shaped leaves and toothed leafstalks, Copernicia prunifera.
(uncountable) The hard wax obtained from the leaves of this plant and used especially in polishes.

carnelian /kɑɹˈnil.jən/ carnelians n
karneol
(mineral) A hard, reddish brown chalcedony used in jewelry

carnival /kɑɹnəˈvɑl/ /ˈkaːnɪvəl/ /ˈkɑɹnɪvəl/ /ˈkɑːnɪvəl/ [ˈkaːnɪvl̩] [ˈkɑɹnɪvl̩] [ˈkɑːnɪvl̩] carnivals n
karneval
Any of a number of festivals held just before the beginning of Lent.
A festive occasion marked by parades and sometimes special foods and other entertainment.

carnivore /ˈkaː.nɪ.voː/ /ˈkɑɹ.nɪ.vɔɹ/ /ˈkɑː.nɪ.vɔː/ carnivores n
köttätare
An organism that feeds chiefly on animals; an animal that feeds on meat as the main part of its diet.
rovdjur
(zoology) A mammal belonging to the order Carnivora.

carnivorous /kaːˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ /kɑɹˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ /kɑːˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ more carnivorous most carnivorous adj
köttätande
Predatory or flesh-eating.

carnyx /ˈkɑɹnəˌsiz/ /ˈkɑɹnɪks/ /ˈkɑːnɪks/ /ˈkɑːnɪsiːz/ carnyces carnyxes n
carnyx
(brass instrument, historical) A bronze wind instrument used by Iron Age Celts (c. 200 B.C.E. – 200 C.E.) as a type of battle trumpet; held vertically when played, it was shaped like an elongated S with a mouthpiece at the lower end and a bell (often resembling an animal with an open mouth) at the upper end.

carob /ˈkæɹəb/ carobs n
johannesbröd
An evergreen shrub or tree, Ceratonia siliqua, native to the Mediterranean region.
The fruit of that tree.

carotene carotenes n
karoten
(organic chemistry) A class of tetraterpene plant pigments; they vary in colour from yellow, through orange to red, this colour originating in a chain of alternating single and double bonds.

carotid /kəˈɹɑt.ɪd/ /kəˈɹɒt.ɪd/ carotids n
halspulsåder
(anatomy) Either of the two main arteries that supply blood to the head of which the left in humans arises from the arch of the aorta and the right by bifurcation of the brachiocephalic artery with each passing up the side of the neck and dividing opposite the upper border of the thyroid cartilage into an external branch supplying the face, tongue, and external parts of the head and an internal branch supplying the brain, eye, and other internal parts of the head.

carousal /kəˈɹaʊzəl/ carousals n
fyllefest supkalas

carouse /kəˈɹaʊz/ v
rumla
(intransitive) To engage in a noisy or drunken social gathering. [from 1550s]

carp /ˈkɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːp/ carp carps n
karp
Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae; specifically the common carp, Cyprinus carpio.

carp /ˈkɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːp/ v
gnata
To criticize or complain about a fault, especially for frivolous or petty reasons; to cavil.

carp bream carp breams n
braxen
A species of freshwater bream, Abramis brama.

carpal tunnel carpal tunnels n
karpaltunnel
(anatomy) A fibro-osseous passageway on the palmar side of the wrist that connects the distal forearm to the middle compartment of the deep plane of the palm.

carpal tunnel syndrome n
Karpaltunnelsyndrom
(neurology) form of repetitive stress injury caused by compression of the median nerve travelling through the carpal tunnel.

carpe diem /ˌkɑɹ.peɪ ˈdi.əm/ /ˌkɑɹ.pi ˈdaɪ.ɛm/ /ˌkɑː.peɪ ˈdiː.əm/ /ˌkɑː.piː ˈdaɪ.ɛm/ proverb
fånga dagen
Enjoy the present, make the most of today, (common mistranslation) seize the day.

carpenter /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/, /ˈkɑɹpəndɚ/ /ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ carpenters n
snickare timmerman
A person skilled at carpentry, the trade of cutting and joining timber in order to construct buildings or other structures.
(nautical) A senior rating in ships responsible for all the woodwork onboard; in the days of sail, a warrant officer responsible for the hull, masts, spars and boats of a ship, and whose responsibility was to sound the well to see if the ship was making water.
(zoology) A carpenter bee.

carpenter's square carpenter's squares n
vinkelhake
A tool used to measure out right angles.

carpet /ˈkɑɹpət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt/ carpets n
matta
A fabric used as a complete floor covering.
(figuratively) Any surface or cover resembling a carpet or fulfilling its function.

carpet beater /ˌkɑːpɪtˈbiːtə/ carpet beaters n
mattpiska
A tool for beating dust out of carpets, cushions, etc., used in housecleaning before the invention of the vacuum cleaner.

carpet bombing carpet bombings n
bombmatta
Large area bombardment done in a progressive manner to inflict damage in every part of a selected area of land.

carpet shark carpet sharks n
wobbegongartade hajar
A shark of the order Orectolobiformes.

carpet sweeper carpet sweepers n
mattsopare
A mechanical (not electric) device for cleaning carpets by means of a rotating brush.

carpetlayer carpetlayers n
mattläggare
A person who lays (cuts, shapes and fits) carpets.

carpool carpools n
bilpool
An arrangement whereby several people travel together in the same car in order to save costs, reduce pollution etc.

carpool v
samåka
To travel together in such a pool.

carrack carracks n
karack
(historical) A large European sailing vessel of the 14th to 17th centuries similar to a caravel but square-rigged on the foremast and mainmast and lateen-rigged on the mizzenmast.

carriage /ˈkæɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɛɹɪd͡ʒ/ carriages n
kärra vagn
A (mostly four-wheeled) lighter vehicle chiefly designed to transport people, generally drawn by horse power.
hållning
(now, _, rare) A manner of walking and moving in general; how one carries oneself, bearing, gait.
vagn släde
The part of a typewriter supporting the paper.

carriage bolt carriage bolts n
vagnskruv

carriage return carriage returns n
vagnretur vagnåterföring
On a typewriter or computer printer, the action that returns it to the beginning of the next line.
vagnretur
(computing) The control character (0x0D in ASCII, abbreviated as CR) that originally signaled a device to perform a carriage return, but now merely indicates the end of a line of text (newline).
The key or lever that initiates the carriage return action (on a typewriter) or generates the carriage return character (on a computer).

carriageway carriageways n
körbana
(UK, Ireland, Hong Kong) The part of a road that carries traffic.

carrier bag carrier bags n
bärkasse kasse
(UK) A bag made of thin polythene or paper, generally used for carrying groceries or other purchased items.

carrier pigeon carrier pigeons n
brevduva
A domestic pigeon which transports attached messages or very small parcels from the place where it is released to a familiar destination.

carrier wave /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə weɪv/ /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ɚ weɪv/ /ˈkɛ-/ carrier waves n
bärvåg
(physics) A wave that can be modulated, either in amplitude, frequency, or phase, to carry or transmit images, music, speech, or other signals.

carrion /ˈkæ.ɹi.ən/ /ˈkæɹ.ən/ carrions n
as kadaver
(mostly, uncountable) Dead flesh; carcasses.

carrion crow carrion crows n
svartkråka
The common European black crow Corvus corone.

carrot /ˈkæɹ.ət/ /ˈkɛɹ.ət/ carrots n
morot
A vegetable with a nutritious, juicy, sweet root that is often orange in colour, Daucus carota, especially the subspecies sativus in the family Apiaceae.
(figurative) Any motivational tool; an incentive to do something.

carrot and stick carrots and sticks n
piska och morot morot och piska
(idiomatic) The simultaneous rewarding of good behavior and punishing of bad behavior.

carrot cake carrot cakes n
morotskaka
A sweet cake, often iced, containing grated carrot.

carry /ˈkeɹ.i/ /ˈkæɹ.i/ /ˈkæɹ.ɪ/ /ˈkɛɹ.i/ v
bära
(transitive) To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
föra
(transitive) To stock or supply (something); to have in store.

carry coals to Newcastle v
bära ugglor till Aten
(idiomatic) To do something that is unneeded or redundant.

carry on /ˈkæɹi ˈɑn/ v
bete fortsätta

carry out v
utföra
(transitive) To execute or perform; to put into operation; to do.

carrying basket carrying baskets n
kont
A basket fitted with a strap or straps to allow it to be carried on the back with the carrier's arms free.

carrying pole carrying poles n
bärstång
A yoke of wood or bamboo, used by people to carry a load.

carsick more carsick most carsick adj
åksjuk
Dizzy or feeling nauseated due to riding in a vehicle; suffering from motion sickness.

carsickness /ˈkɑː(ɹ)ˌsɪk.nəs/ n
åksjuka rörelsesjuka
Motion sickness caused by riding in a motor car.

cart /kɑɹt/ /kɑːt/ carts n
kärra
A small, open, wheeled vehicle, drawn or pushed by a person or animal, more often used for transporting goods than passengers.
gokart
A small motor vehicle resembling a car; a go-cart.

carte blanche /kɑɹtˈblɑnʃ/ cartes blanches n
carte blanche
Unlimited discretionary power to act; unrestricted authority.

cartel /kɑɹˈtɛl/ /kɑːˈtɛl/ cartels n
kartell
(economics) A group of businesses or nations that collude to limit competition within an industry or market.

carter /ˈkɑɹtɚ/ /ˈkɑːtə/ carters n
kusk körkarl
A person who transports a load on a cart that is drawn by a beast of burden.

cartilage /ˈkɑɹ.təl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑɹt.lɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑː.tɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːt.lɪd͡ʒ/ cartilages n
brosk
(skeleton, uncountable) A usually translucent and somewhat elastic, dense, nonvascular connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, in structures such as the external ear, and in the articulating surfaces of joints. It composes most of the skeleton of vertebrate embryos, being replaced by bone during ossification in the higher vertebrates.

cartilaginous fish cartilaginous fish cartilaginous fishes n
broskfisk
Any member of the taxonomic class Chondrichthyes, having a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone. They can be contrasted with the Osteichthyes or bony fishes.

cartographic /ˌkɑɹ.təˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ /ˌkɑː.təʊˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ adj
kartografisk
Of or pertaining to the making of maps.

cartography /kɐɹˈtɒɡɹəfi/ /kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹɘfɪi̯/ /kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹəfɪi̯/ /kɑɹˈtɑɡɹəfi/ /kɑːˈtɒɡɹəfi/ cartographies n
kartografi
(uncountable) The creation of charts and maps based on the layout of a territory's geography. [from 19th c.]

cartomancy n
spå i kort
Fortune-telling using cards, as in tarot and Lenormand.

carton /ˈkɑɹtn̩/ /ˈkɑːtn̩/ /ˈkɑːtən/ [ˈkʰɑɹʔn̩] cartons n
kartong
An inexpensive, disposable box-like container fashioned from either paper, paper with wax-covering (wax paper), or other lightweight material.
limpa
A pack of cigarettes, usually ten, wrapped in cellophane or packed in a light cardboard box.

cartoon /kɑɹˈtuːn/ /kɑːˈtuːn/ cartoons n
tecknad serie tecknat
(animation) An animated piece of film which is often but not exclusively humorous.

cartoonist cartoonists n
tecknare serietecknare
(comics) One who creates a cartoon or strip cartoon.

cartouche /kɑɹˈtuʃ/ /kɑːˈtuːʃ/ cartouches n
kartusch
(architectural element) An ornamental figure, often on an oval shield.
kartusch kartouche
(Egyptian hieroglyphs) An oval figure containing the characters of an important personal name, such as that of royal or divine people.
kardus kartesch
A paper cartridge.

cartridge /ˈkɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːtɹɪdʒ/ cartridges n
patron kassett
(firearms) The package consisting of the bullet, primer, and casing containing gunpowder; a round of ammunition.
patron bläckpatron
(computing) A vessel which contains the ink or toner for a computer printer and can be easily replaced with another.

cartridge box cartridge boxes n
patronkök patrontaska
The case in which a soldier carries cartridges.

cartwheel /ˈkɑɹtˌwil/ /ˈkɑːtˌwiːl/ cartwheels n
vagnshjul
The literal wheel of a cart.
hjulning
A gymnastic maneuver whereby the gymnast rotates to one side or the other while keeping arms and legs outstretched, spinning for one or more revolutions.

cartwheel /ˈkɑɹtˌwil/ /ˈkɑːtˌwiːl/ v
hjula
To perform the gymnastics feat of a cartwheel.

cartwright cartwrights n
vagnsmakare
A person who makes carts; a wainwright.

carve /kɑɹv/ /kɑːv/ v
snida tälja rista
To shape to sculptural effect; to produce (a work) by cutting, or to cut (a material) into a finished work, especially with cuts that are curved rather than only straight slices.
To lay out; to contrive; to design; to plan.

carving knife carving knives n
förskärare
A large knife designed for cutting cooked turkey and similar dishes.
slöjdkniv
(carpentry) A knife used to pare, cut, and smooth wood.

caryatid /ˌkæɹiˈætɪd/ /ˌkɛəɹiˈætɪd/ caryatides caryatids n
karyatid
A sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support taking the place of a column or a pillar supporting an entablature on her head.

cascade /kæsˈkeɪd/ cascades n
kaskad
A series of electrical (or other types of) components, the output of any one being connected to the input of the next.

case /keɪs/ cases n
fall kasus
An actual event, situation, or fact.
låda lår
A box that contains or can contain a number of identical items of manufacture.
hölje
A box, sheath, or covering generally.
box låda
A piece of luggage that can be used to transport an apparatus such as a sewing machine.
fall case
(academia) An instance or event as a topic of study.
fall mål
(legal) A legal proceeding; a lawsuit or prosecution.
resväska
A suitcase.
monter vitrinskåp
A piece of furniture, constructed partially of transparent glass or plastic, within which items can be displayed.
hus hölje kåpa apparathölje huv skal
The outer covering or framework of a piece of apparatus such as a computer.

case ending case endings n
kasusändelse
(grammar, in nouns and adjectives that inflect to mark grammatical case) A suffix-like element which indicates a word’s grammatical case, number, and gender.

case insensitive adj
skiftlägesokänslig versalokänslig
(computer science) Treating or interpreting upper- and lowercase letters as being the same.

case law case laws n
prejudikatlag rättspraxis
Law developed by judges through court decisions and opinions, as distinct from statute and other legislation.

case officer case officers n
handläggare
A person assigned to manage a client's affairs.
kontaktperson
In intelligence organisations, a person who manages a network of agents.

case sensitive more case sensitive most case sensitive adj
skiftlägeskänslig versalkänslig
(computer science) Distinguishing upper- and lower-case letters. Often used in computer science to indicate a distinction is made in comparison or equality of letters based on case. For example, a case-sensitive password will not recognize "Password" and "password" as the same, but a case insensitive comparison would.

case study case studies n
fallstudie
(uncountable) Research performed in detail on a single individual, group, incident or community, as opposed to, for instance, a sample of the whole population.

caseate v
ysta
(intransitive, medicine) To undergo necrotic degeneration into a cheese-like state.

casein /ˈkeɪ.siː.ɪn/ caseins n
kasein
(protein) A protein present in both milk and in the seeds of leguminous plants

casemate casemates n
kasematt
(military) A bombproof chamber, usually of masonry, in which cannon may be placed, to be fired through embrasures; or one capable of being used as a magazine, or for quartering troops.

cash /kæʃ/ cashes n
kontanter kontant
(uncountable) Money in the form of notes/bills and coins, as opposed to cheques/checks or electronic transactions.

cash cow cash cows n
kassako
(business) A product, service, or enterprise that generates ongoing, high net free cash flows.

cash desk cash desks n
kassa
A place in a restaurant, bar, or shop etc, typically containing a cash register, where a customer can pay the bill.

cash flow cash flows n
kassaflöde
(accounting) The sum of cash revenues and expenditures over a period of time.
finansieringsanalys kassaflödesanalys
(accounting) A statement of such transactions.

cash register cash registers n
kassaapparat
A machine that tabulates the amount of sales transactions, makes a permanent and cumulative record of them, and has a drawer in which cash can be kept.

cashbook cashbooks n
kassabok
A book used to record amounts of money received or paid out.

cashbox cashboxes n
kassaskrin
A box for holding cash.

cashew /kəˈʃuː/ /ˈkæʃjuː/ /ˈkæʃuː/ cashews n
acajouträd
A tree, Anacardium occidentale, native to northeastern Brazil, now widely grown in tropical climates for its cashew nuts and cashew apples.

cashew nut cashew nuts n
cashewnöt acajounöt
The seed of the cashew tree, often viewed as a nut in the culinary sense.

cashier /kaˈʃɪə/ /ˈkaʃɪə/ cashiers n
kassör kassörska kassapersonal
One who works at a till or receives payments.
kassör
Person in charge of the cash of a business or bank.

cashless more cashless most cashless adj
kontantfri kontantlös
Operating without the need for cash.

cashmere /kæʃˈmiɹ/ /kæʃˈmɪə/ /kæʒˈmiɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.miɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.mɪə/ /ˈkæʒ.miɹ/ cashmeres n
kashmir kaschmir
(mostly, uncountable) Fine, downy wool from beneath the outer hair of the Cashmere goat.

casino /kæˈsinoʊ/ /kəˈsinoʊ/ casini casinoes casinos n
kasino
A public building or room for gambling.

casket /ˈkæs.kɪt/ /ˈkɑː.skɪt/ caskets n
skrin
A little box, e.g. for jewellery.

cassata siciliana /kəˈsɑːtə sɪt͡ʃɪliˈɑːnə/ n
cassata
A rich cake, typical of Sicily, containing liqueur layered with ricotta, candied fruit and chocolate.

cassava /kəˈsɑːvə/ cassavas n
kassava maniok

casserole /ˈkæs.əˌɹoʊl/ casseroles n
kastrull gryta lergryta
(countable) A dish of glass or earthenware, with a lid, in which food is baked and sometimes served.
gryta
Food, such as a stew, cooked in such a dish.

cassette /kæˈsɛt/ /kəˈsɛt/ cassettes n
kassett
A small flat case containing magnetic tape on two reels, used to record and play back audio and video material.

cassette player cassette players n
kassettbandspelare
A device capable of playing prerecorded cassette tapes

cassette tape cassette tapes n
kassettband
A magnetic tape in a cassette, used to record and play audio or video.

cassowary /ˈkæs.ə.ˌwɛɹ.i/ cassowaries n
kasuar
A large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius that is native to Australia and New Guinea, has a characteristic bony crest on its head, and can be very dangerous.

cast /kast/ /kæst/ /kɑːst/ casts n
rollbesättning rollinnehavare
The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
casting rollbesättning rollfördelning rollsättning
The casting procedure.
gips
A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
form gjutform
The mould used to make cast objects.

cast /kast/ /kæst/ /kɑːst/ v
loda
(nautical) To heave the lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water.
besätta rollbesätta
(transitive) To assign a role in a play or performance to (an actor).
kasta
To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.
gjuta stöpa
To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way. [from 15th c.]

cast a shadow v
kasta en skugga
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cast,‎ shadow.
(idiomatic, figuratively, of an event, often a tragic one) To dampen future events.

cast aspersions v
baktala förtala
(idiomatic) To make damaging or spiteful remarks.

cast iron more cast iron most cast iron adj
gjutjärns-
(not comparable) Made of cast iron.

cast iron cast irons n
gjutjärn
A hard and brittle, but strong, alloy of iron, carbon, and silicon, formed by casting in a mould.

cast on v
lägga upp
(ambitransitive, knitting) To start the first row of knitting by putting stitches on a needle.

cast one's vote v
lägga sin röst
(idiomatic, intransitive) To vote for something.

cast pearls before swine v
kasta pärlor för svin kasta pärlor för svinen

castanet /ˌkæs.tə.ˈnɛt/ castanets n
kastanjett
(musical instruments, chiefly, in the plural) A single handheld percussion instrument consisting of a pair of concave shells or shell-shaped parts joined on one edge by string.

caste /kæst/ /kɑːst/ castes n
kast
Any of the hereditary social classes and subclasses of South Asian societies.

caster /ˈkæstə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæstɚ/ /ˈkɑːstə(ɹ)/ casters n
ströare
A shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling condiments such as sugar, salt, pepper, etc.

castigate /ˈkæs.tə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
tukta
(transitive, formal) To punish or reprimand someone severely.

casting couch casting couches n
knullsoffa
(slang) A sofa on which a jobseeker is expected to perform sexual acts in return for a part in a film or other job; this practice.

castle /kæsl̩/ /kɑːsl̩/ /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ castles n
slott borg fästning befästning
A large residential building or compound that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. Also, a house or mansion with some of the architectural features of medieval castles.

castle /kæsl̩/ /kɑːsl̩/ /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ v
rockera
(usually, _, intransitive, shogi) To create a similar defensive position in Japanese chess through several moves.

castle in the air /ˈkæs(ə)l ɪn ði ˈɛəɹ/ /ˈkɑːs(ə)l ɪn ðiː ˈɛə/ castles in the air n
luftslott
(idiomatic) A desire, idea, or plan that is unlikely to ever be realized; a visionary project or scheme; a daydream, an idle fancy, a near impossibility. [from mid 16th c.]

castling /ˈkæsəlɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːsəlɪŋ/ castlings n
rockad
(chess) A move in which the king moves two squares towards a rook, and the rook moves to the other side of the king; the action of the verb to castle.

castor bean tick castor bean ticks n
fästing vanlig fästing
The tick Ixodes ricinus.

castor oil /ˈkæ.stɚ ˌɔɪl/ /ˈkɑː.stə ˌɔɪl/ castor oils n
ricinolja

castor oil plant castor oil plants n
ricin
A plant of the species Ricinus communis, used in the production of castor oil and of the poison ricin.

castor sac castor sacs n
bävergäll
an organ of a beaver releasing a secretion for refining the animal’s fell, popular in perfumery as under the name castoreum, and formerly in medicine

castoreum castoreums n
bävergäll
The bitter exudate of the castor sacs of mature beavers.

castrate /kæsˈtɹeɪt/ /ˈkæs.tɹeɪt/ v
kastrera gälla snöpa
(transitive) To remove the testicles of a person or animal.

castration /kæˈstɹeɪʃən/ castrations n
kastrering
(surgery) The act of removing the testicles.

castrato /kæsˈtɹɑː.təʊ/ castrati castratos n
kastrat
A male who has been castrated, especially a male whose testicles have been removed before puberty in order to retain his boyish voice.
kastrat kastratsångare
A male soprano or alto voice produced by castration of the treble singer before puberty, intended to conserve his voice; the singer.

casual /-uːæl/ /ˈkazjuːəl/ /ˈkaʒ(uː)əl/ /ˈkaʒjuːəl/ /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/ /ˈkæʒwəl/ /ˈkɛʒ(ʉː)əl/ more casual most casual adj
ledig
(of behavior, usage, or milieu) Informal; relaxed.

casual sex n
flyktigt sex
Sexual activity that is undertaken without commitment, emotional attachment or personal familiarity between the participants involved.

casualty /ˈkaʒjʊəlti/ /ˈkæʒjʊəlti/ casualties n
offer olycksoffer
(military) A person in military service who becomes unavailable for duty, for any reason (notably death, injury, illness, capture, or desertion).

casuistry /ˈkæzjuːɪstɹi/ /ˈkæʒjuːɪstɹi/ /ˈkæʒuːəstɹi/ /ˈkæʒuːɪstɹi/ casuistries n
kasuistik
The process of answering practical questions via interpretation of rules, or of cases that illustrate such rules, especially in ethics; case-based reasoning.

cat /kat/ /kæt/ [kʰæt] [kʰæt̚] cats n
katt
A domesticated species (Felis catus) of feline animal, commonly kept as a house pet. [from 8thc.]
kattdjur katt
An animal of the family Felidae:
Any similar animal of the family Felidae, which includes lions, tigers, bobcats, leopards, cougars, cheetahs, caracals, lynxes, and other such non-domesticated species.

cat /kat/ /kæt/ [kʰæt] [kʰæt̚] v
kräkas spy
(slang) To vomit.

cat burglar /kæt ˈbɜːɡlə/ /ˈkæt ˌbɝɡlɚ/ cat burglars n
fasadklättrare
A particularly stealthy burglar, especially one who gains undetected entry through the use of agility.

cat café cat cafés n
kattcafé kattkafé
A café that has domestic cats for the clientele to interact with.

cat flap cat flaps n
kattlucka
Small hinged panel, usually cut into a door, with an opening just big enough for a cat to enter.

cat food cat foods n
kattmat
A type of food specially formulated for the feeding of cats, typically composed of processed grain and meat byproducts as dry food or canned fish or meat as wet food.

cat got someone's tongue phraseologicalUnit
talförmåga
(idiomatic, humorous) Why is someone not saying anything?

cat tree cat trees n
kattträd kösträd
A structure of platforms and scratching posts designed in which for a cat to play.

cat's claw cat's claws n
gul middagsblomma
Carpobrotus edulis (Hottentot fig), a plant species in the Aizoaceae family

cat's ear n
rosettfibbla

cat's eye cats' eyes n
kattöga
(countable, British, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia , usually, _, in the plural) A retroreflective device placed on a road surface as a marking that can be seen even at night.

cat's whisker cat's whiskers n
kontaktfjäder
(electronics) The wire that touches the crystal in a crystal radio.

cat-o'-nine-tails cats-o'-nine-tails n
niosvansad katt
(nautical) A scourge (multi-tail whip) having nine, often knotted, whipcords, formerly used for flogging as naval punishment.

catabolism /kəˈtæbəlɪzm/ catabolisms n
katabolism
(biochemistry) Destructive (lytic) metabolism or metabolization, usually including the release of energy and breakdown of materials.

catachresis /ˌkæt.əˈkɹiː.sɪs/ catachreses n
katakres
A misuse of a word; an application of a term to something which it does not properly denote.

cataclysm /ˈkætəˌklɪzm̩/ cataclysms n
kataklysm
A sudden, violent event.

cataclysmic more cataclysmic most cataclysmic adj
kataklysmisk
Of or pertaining to a cataclysm; causing great destruction or upheaval; catastrophic.

catacomb /ˈkætəkoʊm/ /ˈkætəkuːm/ /ˈkætəkəʊm/ catacombs n
katakomb
(often plural) An underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves, used (in former times) as a cemetery; a tunnel system used for burying the dead, as in Paris or Ancient Rome.

catafalque /ˈkatəfalk/ catafalques n
katafalk
A platform used to display or convey a coffin during a funeral, often ornate.

catalepsy catalepsies n
katalepsi
(pathology) A severe bodily condition, described in psychiatric pathology, marked by sudden rigidity, fixation of posture, and loss of contact with environmental conditions.

catalogue /ˈkæt.əˌlɑɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɒɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɔɡ/ catalogues n
katalog
A systematic list of books, names, pictures, etc.
A list of all the publications in a library; a library catalogue.
(music) A complete list of a recording artist's or a composer's songs.

catalogue /ˈkæt.əˌlɑɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɒɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɔɡ/ v
katalogisera
To put into a catalogue.

catalysis /kəˈtæləsɪs/ catalyses n
katalys
(chemistry) The increase of the rate of a chemical reaction, induced by a catalyst.

catalytic converter catalytic converters n
katalysator katalytisk avgasrenare
(automotive) A chamber containing a finely divided platinum catalyst in which carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons from vehicle exhaust are oxidized to carbon dioxide.

catalyze /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/ v
katalysera
(transitive) To bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction.

cataphract /ˈkætəfɹækt/ /ˈkætəˌfɹækt/ [ˈkæɾə-] cataphracts n
katafrakt
(military, historical) A soldier (especially a horseman) covered with a cataphract (etymology 1, sense 1).

catapult /ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/ catapults n
katapult
A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects.

cataract /ˈkætəɹækt/ cataracts n
vattenfall grå starr
A large waterfall; steep rapids in a river.
grå starr katarakt
(pathology) A clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision.

catarrh /kəˈtɑɹ/ catarrhs n
katarr
(pathology) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose and throat.

catastrophe /kəˈtæstɹəfi/ catastrophes n
katastrof
Any large and disastrous event of great significance.
(insurance) A disaster beyond expectations.

catastrophe theory n
katastrofteori
(mathematics) The branch of mathematics dealing with dynamical systems which can undergo abrupt irreversible qualitative changes due to a tiny change in parameters.

catastrophically more catastrophically most catastrophically adv
katastrofalt
In a catastrophic manner, or to a catastrophic extent; disastrously.

catatonia /kætəˈtoʊniə/ catatonias n
katatoni
A severe psychiatric condition, often associated with schizophrenia, characterized by a tendency to remain in a rigid state of stupor for long periods which give way to short periods of extreme agitation.

catatonic /kæ.təˈtɑn.ɪk/ /kæ.təˈtɒn.ɪk/ more catatonic most catatonic adj
katatonisk
(medicine) Of, relating to, or suffering from catatonia; having a tendency to remain in a rigid state of stupor for long periods which give way to short periods of extreme agitation.

catcall /ˈkætkɔl/ catcalls n
burop
A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo.

catcall /ˈkætkɔl/ v
bua
To make such an exclamation.

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ /kɑt͡ʃ/ /kɛt͡ʃ/ catches n
fångst
(countable) Something which is captured or caught.
(countable, cricket, baseball) The act of catching a hit ball before it reaches the ground, resulting in an out.
kap
(countable, colloquial, by extension) A find, in particular a boyfriend or girlfriend or prospective spouse.
hake hasp
(countable) A stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening.
hake
(countable, sometimes, _, noun adjunct) A concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation.

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ /kɑt͡ʃ/ /kɛt͡ʃ/ v
fånga
(transitive) To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape). [from 13thc.]
hinna
(transitive) To overtake or catch up to; to be in time for. [from 17thc.]
fånga fatta
(transitive) To seize or intercept an object moving through the air (or, sometimes, some other medium). [from 16thc.]
gripa
(transitive, now, rare) To seize (an opportunity) when it occurs. [from 16thc.]
(transitive, informal) To take in; to watch or listen to (an entertainment). [from 20thc.]
uppfatta begripa förstå fatta
(transitive) To grasp mentally: perceive and understand. [from 16thc.]

catch a buzz v
bli salongsberusad
(US, slang) To become slightly inebriated, but not yet quite drunk.

catch a cold v
bli förkyld
(idiomatic) To contract a cold.

catch a falling knife v
fånga en fallande kniv
(trading) To buy an instrument whose price is falling rapidly.

catch fire v
börja brinna fatta eld ta fyr
(idiomatic) To become engulfed in flames, to combust.

catch one's breath v
hämta andan pusta ut
to take a break, or rest while doing a strenuous activity, so that one's breathing becomes easier
flämta
to take in a breath sharply and hold it, usually in reaction to a sudden shock, or surprise

catch out v
komma på
(transitive) To discover or expose as fake, insincere, or inaccurate.

catch red-handed v
ta med fingrarna i kakburken ta med fingrarna i syltburken ta på bar gärning
(transitive) To discover or capture someone in the act of committing a crime.

catch up v
hinna ifatt hinna ikapp komma ikapp
(ambitransitive) To reach something that had been ahead.

catcher /ˈkæt͡ʃə/ /ˈkæt͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃ-/ catchers n
fångare
Someone or something that catches.
catcher fångare
(baseball) The player that squats behind home plate and receives the pitches from the pitcher

catchy /ˈkæt͡ʃi/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃi/ catchier catchiest adj
trallvänlig
(of a tune or phrase) Instantly appealing and memorable.

catechism /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/ catechisms n
katekes
A book, in question and answer form, summarizing the basic principles of Christianity.

catechist catechists n
kateket

catechistic more catechistic most catechistic adj
kateketisk

catecholamine /katəˈkɒləmiːn/ /katəˈkəʊləmiːn/ catecholamines n
katekolamin
(biochemistry) Any of a class of aromatic amines derived from pyrocatechol that are hormones produced by the adrenal gland.

catechumen /ˌkæt.əˈkju.mən/ /ˌkæt.ɪˈkjuː.mɛn/ catechumens n
katekumen
A convert to Christianity under instruction before baptism; a young or recent Christian preparing for confirmation.

categorical /ˌkætəˈɡɔɹɪk(ə)l/ more categorical most categorical adj
kategorisk
Absolute; having no exception.

categorically /kæt.əˈɡɒ.ɹɪk.(ə.)li/ more categorically most categorically adv
kategoriskt
In a categorical manner.

categorize v
kategorisera
(transitive) To assign a category; to divide into classes.

category /ˈkætəˌɡɔɹi/ /ˈkætɪɡ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkɛtɘɡ(ɘ)ɹi/ /ˈkɛtɘˌɡoːɹi/ categories n
kategori
A group, often named or numbered, to which items are assigned based on similarity or defined criteria.
(mathematics) A collection of objects, together with a transitively closed collection of composable arrows between them, such that every object has an identity arrow, and such that arrow composition is associative.

category theory n
kategoriteori
(mathematics) A branch of mathematics which deals with spaces and maps between them in abstraction, taking similar theorems from various disparate more concrete branches of mathematics and unifying them.

catenary /kəˈtiːnəɹi/ /kəˈtɛnəɹi/ /ˈkætəˌnɛɹi/ catenaries n
kedjekurva
(engineering) Any physical cable, rope, chain, or other weight-supporting structure taking such geometric shape, as a suspension cable for a bridge or a power-transmission line or an arch for a bridge or roof.

caterpillar /ˈkætəˌpɪlə/ /ˈkætəˌpɪlɚ/ /ˈkætɚˌpɪlɚ/ caterpillars n
fjärilslarv mallarv
The larva of a butterfly or moth; leafworm.
(maths) A set of subtrees of a tree.
caterpillar
A vehicle with a caterpillar track; a crawler.

caterpillar track caterpillar tracks n
larvfötter
A continuous track in the form of a steel or rubber belt fitted instead of wheels to crawlers, bulldozers, excavators, loaders, backhoes, tanks and similar off-road vehicles.

catfish catfishes n
mal
The meat of such a fish, popular in the Southern U.S. and Central Europe.
catfish sockpuppet
(internet) Such a fake profile.

catfish v
catfishing
(Internet, slang, transitive) To create and operate a fake online profile to deceive (someone).

catgut /ˈkætˌɡʌt/ catguts n
catgut
(uncountable) The material from which such cords are made.

catharsis /kəˈθɑɹˌsɪs/ /kəˈθɑːsɪs/ catharses n
katarsis katharsis
(drama) A release of emotional tension after an overwhelming vicarious experience, resulting in the purging or purification of the emotions, as through watching a dramatic production (especially a tragedy).

cathartic more cathartic most cathartic adj
förlösande renande
Purgative; inducing mental or physical catharsis.

cathead catheads n
kranbalk
(nautical) A heavy piece of timber projecting from each side of the bow of a ship for holding anchors which were fitted with a stock in position for letting go or for securing after weighing.

cathedral /kəˈθiː.dɹəl/ cathedrals n
domkyrka katedral
The principal church of an archbishop's/bishop's archdiocese/diocese which contains an episcopal throne.
(loosely or informally) A large or important church building.

catheter /ˈkæθɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæθɪtɚ/ catheters n
kateter
(medicine) A small tube inserted into a body cavity to administer a drug, create an opening, distend a passageway, or remove fluid.

cathetus /kəˈθɪ.təs/ /ˈkæ.θɪ.təs/ catheti cathetuses n
katet
(geometry) A line perpendicular to a surface (or line); in particular, either of the sides of a right triangle other than its hypotenuse.

cathode /ˈkæθ.oʊd/ cathodes n
katod
(electricity) An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows outwards (and thus, electrons flow inwards). It can have either a negative or a positive voltage with respect to anode of the same polarized device (depending on whether the device is a load or a source, respectively).

cathode ray cathode rays n
katodstråle
(electricity) A ray consisting of a stream of electrons in a vacuum tube that are emitted by the cathode and accelerated towards the anode by an electric field.

cathode ray tube cathode ray tubes n
bildrör katodstrålerör
(electronics) A vacuum tube that displays still or moving images (such as for a television), by controlling the direction of a cathode ray emitted towards the front of the tube. The front is coated by a layer of fluorescent material, so that it emits light when struck by the beam.

cation /ˈkætˌaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈkætˌaɪ.ən/ cations n
katjon

catkin catkins n
hänge
(botany) A type of inflorescence, consisting of an axis with many unisexual apetalous flowers along its sides, as in the willow and poplar.

catlike more catlike most catlike adj
kattaktig kattlik
resembling a cat; feline

catnap catnaps n
tupplur
A brief, light sleep, usually during the daytime. [from 1820s]

catnip /ˈkætnɪp/ catnips n
nepetasläktet
Any of the about 250 species of flowering plant of the genus Nepeta, family Lamiaceae, certain of which are said to have medicinal qualities.
kattmynta
Nepeta cataria and Nepeta grandiflora (and perhaps other species), which are well-known for causing an apparently harmless pheromone-based intoxication among certain cats.

catslaughter n
kattmord
The killing of a cat, the slaughter of cats.

cattail /ˈkæt.teɪl/ cattails n
kaveldun
Any of several perennial herbs, of the genus Typha, that have long flat leaves, and grow in marshy places.

cattle /ˈkætəl/ [ˈkʰæt(ə)ɫ] [ˈkʰæɾ(ə)ɫ] n
boskap
Certain other livestock, such as sheep, pigs or horses.
boskap nötkreatur
(pejorative, figuratively) People who resemble domesticated bovine animals in behavior or destiny.

cattle egret cattle egrets n
kohäger
A small egret, Bubulcus ibis, of the heron family (Ardeidae)

cattle grid cattle grids n
färist
A grid of parallel metal bars set into a road as an obstacle to prevent hooved animals from passing.

cattle prod cattle prods n
kofösare pådrivare
A stick designed to goad cows, steers, and similar animals in order to prompt them to move in a desired direction, now usually electrified to administer a stimulating shock to the animal.

catty /ˈkæti/ [ˈkʰæɾi] cattier cattiest adj
spydig
(informal, of a person or remark) With subtle hostility in an effort to hurt, annoy, or upset, particularly among women.
(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a cat.

caudillo /kaʊˈdiː(j)oʊ/ /kɔˈdiː(j)oʊ/ caudillos n
caudillo
A military dictator, especially one ruling in Spain, Portugal or Latin America.

caught with one's pants down adj
med byxorna nere tagen på sängen
(idiomatic) Caught off guard, unprepared, or in an embarrassing situation.

caul /kɔːl/ cauls n
segerhatta segerhuva visdomshuva
The amnion which encloses the foetus before birth, especially that part of it which sometimes shrouds a baby’s head at birth (traditionally considered to be good luck). [from 16th c.]

cauldron /ˈkɔːl.dɹən/ /ˈkəʊl.dɹən/ cauldrons n
gryta kittel
A large bowl-shaped pot used for boiling over an open flame.

cauliflower /ˈkɑl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈkɒl.i.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɒl.ɪ.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɔl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ cauliflowers n
blomkål
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, an annual variety of cabbage, of which the cluster of young flower stalks and buds is eaten as a vegetable.
The edible head or curd of a cauliflower plant.

caulk /kælk/ /kɑk/ /kɔk/ /kɔːk/ v
kalfatra
To apply caulking to joints, cracks, or a juncture of different materials.

causal /ˈkɑ.zəl/ /ˈkɔ.zəl/ /ˈkɔː.zəl/ [kʰɒː.z̥əl] [ˈkʰoː.z̥əl] more causal most causal adj
kausal orsaklig
of, relating to, or being a cause of something; causing

causalism causalisms n
causalism
(philosophy) The doctrine that actions have a direct cause, especially that people's actions are caused by their mental state at the time

causality /kɑˈzæl.ɪ.tɪ/ /kɔˈzæl.ɪ.tɪ/ /kɔːˈzæl.ɪ.tɪ/ [kɑˈzæl.ɪ.ɾɪ] [kʰoːˈz̥æl.ɪ.tɪ] [kʰɒːˈz̥æl.ɪ.tɪ] causalities n
kausalitet orsakssammanhang
The agency of a cause; the action or power of a cause, in producing its effect.
The relationship between something that happens or exists and the thing that causes it; the cause and consequence relationship.

causative /ˈkoːzətɪv/ /ˈkɑzətɪv/ /ˈkɔzətɪv/ /ˈkɔːzətɪv/ [ˈkoː.zə.ɾɪv] [ˈkɑ.zə.ɾɪv] [ˈkɔ.zə.ɾɪv] causatives n
kausativ
(linguistics) An expression of an agent causing or forcing a patient to perform an action (or to be in a certain condition).

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ /ˈkɑz/ [kʰoːz̥] [kʰɒːz̥] causes n
orsak grund
(countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ /ˈkɑz/ [kʰoːz̥] [kʰɒːz̥] v
orsaka förorsaka
(transitive) To set off an event or action.

cause célèbre /-ˈlɛbɹeɪ/ /-ˈlɛbɹə/ /koʊz seɪ.lɛbɹ(ə)/ /kɔz səˈlɛb/ /kɔːz sɛˈlɛbɹ(ə)/ causes célèbres n
cause célèbre
(chiefly, UK) An issue or incident (originally, a legal case) arousing widespread controversy or public debate.

cause of death causes of death n
dödsorsak
The official cause of a human death as typically determined by a coroner during an autopsy and included on the deceased's death certificate.

causeless /ˈkɔːzləs/ more causeless most causeless adj
grundlös omotiverad
Groundless or unreasonable.

causerie causeries n
kåseri
An informal conversation, or casual short written article, especially on a serious topic.

cauterization /ˌkɔːtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ cauterizations n
kauterisering
The act of searing some morbid part by the application of a cautery or caustic; also, the effect of such application.

cauterize /ˈkɔːtəɹaɪz/ [ˈkʰɑɾəɹaɪz] [ˈkʰɔɾəɹaɪz] v
kauterisera
(American spelling, Canadian spelling, Oxford) To burn, sear, or freeze tissue using a hot iron, electric current or a caustic agent.

caution /ˈkɑʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ cautions n
försiktighet
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.

cautionary tale cautionary tales n
sedelärande historia
A story, originally told in folklore, to warn its audience of a certain danger.

cautious /ˈkɔːʃəs/ more cautious most cautious adj
försiktig aktsam varlig varsam
Using or exercising caution; careful; tentative

cavalcade /ˈkævəlˌkeɪd/ /ˌkævəlˈkeɪd/ cavalcades n
kavalkad
A ceremonial parade.

cavalry /ˈkævəlɹi/ cavalries n
kavalleri
(military, uncountable) The military arm of service that fights while riding horses.

cavalryman cavalrymen n
kavallerist ryttare
A soldier in the cavalry.

cave /keɪv/ caves n
grotta håla
A large, naturally-occurring cavity formed underground or in the face of a cliff or a hillside.

cave bear cave bears n
grottbjörn
A large extinct species of bear, †Ursus spelaeus.

cave lion cave lions n
grottlejon
An extinct subspecies of lion, Panthera leo spelaea, known from fossils and multiple examples of prehistoric art.

cave painting /ˈkeɪv ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ cave paintings n
grottmålning
(uncountable) The activity of applying pigments to the interior surfaces of caves to create images, especially when carried out in prehistoric times.
(uncountable) The paintings resulting from this activity regarded collectively, especially if prehistoric; cave art; (countable) an individual painting of this type.

caveat /-æt/ /ˈkeɪ-/ /ˈkæviɑt/ /ˈkævɪæt/ caveats n
brasklapp varning
A warning.
förbehåll
A qualification or exemption.

caveman cavemen n
grottmänniska
An early human or closely related species, popularly held to reside in caves.

cavern /ˈkav.n̩/ /ˈkav.ən/ /ˈkæv.ɚn/ /ˈkæv.ɹən/ caverns n
grotta
A large cave.
bergrum grottkammare grottrum jordkula
An underground chamber.

caviar /ˈkæv.iˌɑɹ/ /ˈkæv.iˌɑː/ caviars n
kaviar rysk kaviar
Roe of the sturgeon or of certain other large fish, considered a delicacy.

cavity /ˈkæv.ɪt.i/ [ˈkʰæv.ɨɾ.i] cavities n
karies tandröta hål
(dentistry) A small or large hole in a tooth caused by caries; often also a soft area adjacent to the hole also affected by caries.

cavort /kəˈvɔɹt/ /kəˈvɔːt/ v
leka
(intransitive) To move about carelessly, playfully or boisterously.

caw /kɔː/ caws n
krax
The harsh cry of a crow.

caw /kɔː/ v
kraxa
To make the harsh cry of a crow, rook, or raven.

cayenne pepper cayenne peppers n
cayennepeppar kajennpeppar
Any of several very hot chilli peppers.
cayennepeppar
A powder condiment or spice formed from the dried chilli pepper varieties above.

cease /siːs/ v
upphöra
(formal, intransitive) To stop.
(formal, transitive) To stop doing (something).

cease and desist v
upphöra
(legal) To stop and not resume an action.

cease-fire cease-fires n
vapenvila
In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).

cedar /ˈsi.dɚ/ /ˈsiː.də/ cedars n
ceder
(countable) A coniferous tree of the genus Cedrus in the family Pinaceae.
ceder cederträ
(uncountable) The aromatic wood from a Cedrus tree, or from any of several not closely related trees.

cedar waxwing cedar waxwings n
indiansidensvans tujasidensvans
A medium-sized passerine bird native to North and Central America (Bombycilla cedrorum).

cedilla /səˈdɪlə/ cedillas n
cedilj
(orthography) In the spelling of Catalan, French, Portuguese and some other languages, a mark ⟨¸⟩ sometimes placed under the letter c to indicate that it is pronounced /s/ rather than /k/, as in Catalan força, French menaçant, and Portuguese almoço, and also used in various other languages to change the sounds of other letters.

ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ ceilings n
tak
The upper limit of an object or action.
(mathematics) The smallest integer greater than or equal to a given number.
tak innertak
(architecture) The overhead interior surface that covers the upper limits of a room.

ceiling fan ceiling fans n
takfläkt
A fan fixture attached to a ceiling, sometimes with a built-in light.

celadon /ˈsɛlədɒn/ /ˈsɛlədən/ /ˈsɛləˌdɑn/ celadons n
celadon
A pale green colour, possibly tinted with gray.
A pale green Chinese glaze.
A ceramic ware with a pale green glaze.

celeb /səˈlɛb/ celebs n
kändis
(informal) A celebrity; a famous person.

celebrate /ˈsel.ə.bɹæɪt/ /ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/ /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
fira
(intransitive) To engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.

celebrated /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪ.tɪd/ more celebrated most celebrated adj
bejublad hyllad
famous or widely praised

celebration /ˌsɛlɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ celebrations n
firande
The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.
fest
A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.

celebrity /sɪˈlɛbɹɪti/ celebrities n
känd person
kändis celebritet
A person who has a high degree of recognition by the general population for his or her success or accomplishments; a famous person. [from 19th c.]

celeriac /səˈlɛəɹiæk/ /səˈlɪəɹiæk/ celeriacs n
rotselleri selleri
A form of celery, Apium graveolens, having an aromatic taproot eaten as a vegetable. [from mid 18th century]

celery /ˈsɛl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛl.ɚ.i/ celeries n
selleri
A European herb (Apium graveolens) of the carrot family.
(uncountable) The stalks of this herb eaten as a vegetable.

celesta /səˈlɛstə/ celestas n
celesta
(musical instruments) A musical instrument consisting principally of a set of graduated steel plates struck with hammers that are activated by a keyboard.

celestial body celestial bodies n
himlakropp
(astronomy, astrology) A natural object which is located outside of Earth's atmosphere, such as a comet, an asteroid, the Moon, a planet, the Sun, or a star.

celestial equator celestial equators n
himmelsekvator
(astronomy) A great circle on the celestial sphere, coincident with the plane of earth's Equator.

celestial mechanics n
celest mekanik
(astronomy) The dynamics of celestial bodies subject to mutual gravitational attraction.

celestial sphere celestial spheres n
himmelssfär himlavalv
(astronomy) The apparent outer limit of space; an abstract sphere of infinite radius which serves as the imaginary backdrop for celestial objects, and of which the visible sky is one hemisphere.

celibacy /ˈsɛləbəsi/ celibacies n
celibat
Abstaining from marriage; the state of being unmarried.
(by extension) Abstinence from sexual relations.

cell /sɛl/ cells n
mobil
(US, informal) A cellular phone.
cell
A small room in a monastery or nunnery accommodating one person. [from 14th c.]
A room in a prison or jail for one or more inmates. [from 18th c.]
(biology, now, chiefly, botany) Any of various chambers in a tissue or organism having specific functions. [from 14th c.]
(biology) The basic unit of a living organism, consisting of a quantity of protoplasm surrounded by a cell membrane, which is able to synthesize proteins and replicate itself. [from 19th c.]
(communication) A short, fixed-length packet, as in asynchronous transfer mode. [from 20th c.]
cell element
(obsolete) Specifically, any of the supposed compartments of the brain, formerly thought to be the source of specific mental capacities, knowledge, or memories. [14th–19th c.]
A device which stores electrical power; used either singly or together in batteries; the basic unit of a battery. [from 19th c.]
A small group of people forming part of a larger organization, often an outlawed one. [from 20th c.]
(entomology) An area of an insect wing bounded by veins.

cell division cell divisions n
celldelning
a process by which a cell divides into two cells

cell membrane cell membranes n
cellmembran plasmamembran
(cytology) The semipermeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell.

cell wall /sɛl wɑːl/ /sɛl wɔːl/ cell walls n
cellvägg
(cytology) A thick, fairly rigid, layer formed around individual cells of bacteria, Archaea, fungi, plants, and algae (but not animals and other protists which generally have cell membranes without cell walls). The cell wall is external to the cell membrane and serves a structural function helping the cell maintain its shape and protecting the cell from damage.

cellar /ˈsɛlə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ cellars n
källare
An enclosed underground space, often under a building, used for storage or shelter.

cellist /ˈt͡ʃɛlɪst/ cellists n
cellist
Someone who plays the cello.

cellmate cellmates n
cellkamrat
A person with whom one shares a prison cell.

cello /ˈtʃɛləʊ/ /ˈt͡ʃɛloʊ/ celli cellos n
cello violoncell
A large unfretted stringed instrument of the violin family with four strings tuned (lowest to highest) C-G-D-A and an endpin to support its weight, usually played with a bow.

cellobiose cellobioses n
cellobios
(carbohydrate) A disaccharide, found mainly as a repeat unit in cellulose, in which two glucose units are joined with a 1, 4-β linkage

cellophane /ˈsɛləfeɪn/ cellophanes n
cellofan
Any of a variety of transparent plastic films, especially one made of processed cellulose.

cellophane noodle cellophane noodles n
glasnudel
A transparent Asian noodle made from starch (such as mung bean starch, sweet potato or yam starch, potato starch, cassava starch, or canna starch) and water.

cellular /ˈsɛl.ju.lɚ/ /ˈsɛl.jə.lɚ/ more cellular most cellular adj
cellulär cell
Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells.

cellulase cellulases n
cellulas
(enzyme) An enzyme that catalyzes the cellulolysis (or hydrolysis) of cellulose.

cellulose /ˈsɛljʊləʊz/ celluloses n
cellulosa
A complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsi.mɛnt/ cements n
cement
(uncountable) The paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the rock-like substance that forms when it dries.
(uncountable) Any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties such as binding agents, glues, grout.

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsi.mɛnt/ v
cementera
(transitive) To affix with cement.
(figuratively) To make permanent.

cement copper cement coppers n
cementkoppar

cement mixer cement mixers n
cementblandare
A device used in construction in which cement, aggregate and water are slowly mixed together in a revolving drum to form concrete.

cenotaph /ˈsɛn.ə.tæf/ /ˈsɛn.ə.tɑːf/ cenotaphs n
kenotaf skengrav
A monument, generally in the form of an empty tomb, erected to honour the dead whose bodies lie elsewhere, especially members of the armed forces who died in battle.

cenote /səˈnoʊtiː/ /sɛˈnoʊteɪ/ cenotes n
cenote
A deep natural well or sinkhole, especially in Central America, formed by the collapse of surface limestone that exposes ground water underneath, and sometimes used by the ancient Mayans for sacrificial offerings.

censor /ˈsɛnsə/ /ˈsɛnsɚ/ censors n
censor
(Ancient Rome, historical) One of the two magistrates who originally administered the census of citizens, and by Classical times (between the 8th century B.C.E. and the 6th century C.E.) was a high judge of public behaviour and morality.
An official responsible for the removal or suppression of objectionable material (for example, if obscene or likely to incite violence) or sensitive content in books, films, correspondence, and other media.

censor /ˈsɛnsə/ /ˈsɛnsɚ/ v
censurera
(transitive) To review for, and if necessary to remove or suppress, content from books, films, correspondence, and other media which is regarded as objectionable (for example, obscene, likely to incite violence, or sensitive).

censorship /ˈsɛnsəʃɪp/ /ˈsɛnsɚʃɪp/ censorships n
censur
The use of state or group power to control freedom of expression or press, such as passing laws to prevent media from being published or propagated.

census /ˈsɛnsəs/ census censuses censusses n
folkräkning
An official count or enumeration of members of a population (not necessarily human), usually residents or citizens in a particular region, often done at regular intervals.

cent /sɛnt/ cent cents n
cent
(money) A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the main unit of currency in many countries. Symbol: ¢.
(money) A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the euro.
(money) A coin having face value of one cent (in either of the above senses).
(nuclear physics) A unit of reactivity equal to one hundredth of a dollar.

centaur /ˈsɛntɑɹ/ /ˈsɛntɔː(ɹ)/ centaurs n
kentaur
(Greek mythology) A mythical beast having a horse's body with a man's head and torso in place of the head and neck of the horse.

centenary /sənˈtiːn(ə)ri/ /sənˈtɛn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtiːn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtɛn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtɛnəri/ /ˈsɛntəˌnɛri/ adj
hundraårig
(historical, obsolete) Of or relating to hundreds, the administrative unit.
Of or related to the number one hundred, particularly [c. 1451]

centennial /sɛnˈtɛnɪəl/ centennials n
hundraårsdag
The hundredth anniversary of an event or happening.

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] adj
central
Of, at, or related to a center.

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] centers n
centrum mittpunkt mitt fokus
(geometry) The point in the interior of any figure of any number of dimensions that has as its coordinates the arithmetic mean of the coordinates of all points on the perimeter of the figure (or of all points in the interior for a center of volume).
centrum center mittpunkt
A place, especially a building or complex, set aside for some specified function or activity.
center
(basketball) The player, generally the tallest, who plays closest to the basket.
mitt mittpunkt
(engineering) A conical recess or indentation in the end of a shaft or other work, to receive the point of a center, on which the work can turn, as in a lathe.

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] v
centrera
(transitive) To cause (an object) to occupy the center of an area.
koncentrera
(intransitive) To concentrate on (something), to pay close attention to (something).

center of gravity /ˌsɛn.təɹ əv ˈɡɹæv.ə.ti/ centers of gravity n
tyngdpunkt
(physics) A point, near or within a body, through which its weight can be assumed to act when considering forces on the body and its motion under gravity. This coincides with the center of mass in a uniform gravitational field.
(metaphorical) The most central or important part of something, whichits other parts are considered in relation to.

centerfold /ˈsɛntəfəʊld/ /ˈsɛntɚfoʊld/ centerfolds n
mittuppslag
The single larger sheet of paper that forms the middle two pages of a magazine or other publication, folded so as to open wider than a standard page spread.

centigrade centigrades n
celsiusgrad
(uncountable) A centigrade temperature scale having the freezing point of water defined as 0° and its boiling point defined as 100° at standard atmospheric pressure. Although formally known as the Celsius scale since 1948, centigrade is still the more commonly found term.

centigram /ˈsɛntɪˌɡɹæm/ centigrams n
centigram
(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10−2 grams. Symbol: cg

centilitre centilitres n
centiliter
(British spelling) A unit of volume or capacity of one hundredth of a litre. Symbol: cl

centimetre /ˈsɑ̃.-/ /ˈsɒn.-/ /ˈsɛn.tɪ.miː.tə/ centimetres n
centimeter
(British spelling, Canadian spelling) (metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 10−2 metres. Symbol: cm

centipede /ˈsɛn.tɪ.pid/ centipedes n
enkelfoting
Any arthropod of class Chilopoda, which have a segmented body with one pair of legs per segment and from about 20 to 300 legs in total.

centisecond centiseconds n
centisekund
A unit of time equal to 0.01 seconds and with symbol cs.

centner centners n
centner
A unit of weight with different actual definitions in parts of Germany and Scandinavia, typically 100 local pounds.

central /ˈsɛntɹəl/ more central most central adj
central
Being in the centre.
Being very important, or key to something.

central bank central banks n
centralbank riksbank
(banking) The principal monetary authority of a polity or monetary union; it normally regulates the supply of money, issues currency and controls interest rates. It usually oversees banking activity within its country's borders.

central business district central business districts n
centrum city
The central area of a city in which there is a concentration of certain retail and business activities, especially in older cities with rail transportation.

central heating n
centralvärme
Any of various heating systems in which a central source of heat is used to distribute heat (and sometimes hot water) throughout a building in a controlled manner.

central nervous system central nervous systems n
centrala nervsystemet
(neuroanatomy) In vertebrates, that part of the nervous system comprising the brain, brainstem and spinal cord.

central processing unit central processing units n
centralprocessor
(computer hardware) The part of a computer that fetches, decodes and executes instructions; attached directly to the memory.

centralism centralisms n
centralism
A system that centralizes, especially an administration of some kind.

centralization /ˌsɛntɹəlˌaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌsɛntɹəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ centralizations n
centralisering
The act or process of centralizing, or the state of being centralized; the act or process of combining or reducing several parts into a whole

centralize v
centralisera
To move power to a single, central authority

centre circle centre circles n
mittcirkel
(soccer) The circle in the centre of the pitch which, at kick-off, the defending team may not enter until the attacking side has touched the ball.

centre forward centre forwards n
central anfallare
(British spelling, football) The most central of the strikers; traditionally the player who makes the kick-off.

centre of mass centres of mass n
masscentrum
(mathematics, physics) A point, near, or within a body at which the object's mass can be assumed to be concentrated; it coincides with the centroid for a body of uniform density, and with the centre of gravity in a uniform gravitational field.

centre-back centre-backs n
mittback
(soccer) A central defender, a player who plays in the centre of defence, just in front of the goalkeeper

centrifugal force centrifugal forces n
centrifugalkraft
(physics) In circular motion, the 'reactive' centrifugal force is a real force applied by the accelerating body that is equal and opposite to the centripetal force that is acting on the accelerating body.
(erroneous) Centripetal force.

centrifuge /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/ centrifuges n
centrifug
By extension, any device which rotates in order to produce artificial gravity (in the form of centrifugal force)

centrifuge /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/ v
centrifugera
To rotate something in a centrifuge, typically in order to separate its constituents.

centripetal force centripetal forces n
centripetalkraft
(physics) The force on a rotating or orbiting body in the direction of the centre of rotation.

centromere /ˈsɛntɹə(ʊ)mɪə/ /ˈsɛntɹəˌmiɚ/ centromeres n
centromer
(genetics) The central region of a eukaryotic chromosome where the kinetochore is assembled.

century /ˈsɛn(t)ʃ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsɛnt͡ʃɹi/ /ˈsɛnt͡ʃʊɹi/ centuries n
sekel århundrade
A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.

cephalopod /ˈsɛfələpɑd/ /ˈsɛfələpɒd/ cephalopods n
bläckfisk
Any mollusc of the class Cephalopoda, which includes squid, cuttlefish, octopus, nautiloids etc.

ceramic /səˈɹæmɪk/ ceramics n
keramik
(uncountable) A hard, brittle, inorganic, nonmetallic material, usually made from a material, such as clay, then firing it at a high tempature.

ceramide /ˈsɛɹ.əˌmaɪd/ /ˈsɪɹ.əˌmaɪd/ ceramides n
ceramid
(biochemistry) Any of various lipids formed by linking a fatty acid to sphingosine and found widely but in small amounts in plant and animal tissue

cereal /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ˈsɪɚ.i.əl/ [ˈsiːɹiəl] cereals n
sädesslag
(countable) A type of grass (such as wheat, rice or oats) cultivated for its edible grains.
korn
(uncountable) The grains of such a grass.

cerebellum /ˌsɛ.ɹɪˈbɛl.əm/ /ˌsɛɹ.əˈbɛl.əm/ cerebella cerebellums n
lillhjärna cerebellum
(neuroanatomy) Part of the hindbrain in vertebrates. In humans it lies between the brainstem and the back of the cerebrum and is formed of two lateral lobes and a median lobe. It plays an important role in sensory perception, motor output, balance and posture.

cerebral /səˈɹi.bɹəl/ /səˈɹiː.bɹl̩/ /səˈɹiː.bɹəl/ /ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹl̩/ /ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹəl/ /ˈsɛɹ.əb.ɹəl/ more cerebral most cerebral adj
cerebral
(anatomy, relational) Of, or relating to the brain, cerebrum, or cerebral cortex.

cerebral cortex cerebral cortexes cerebral cortices n
hjärnbark storhjärnsbark
(neuroanatomy) The grey, folded, outermost layer of the cerebrum that is responsible for higher brain processes such as sensation, voluntary muscle movement, thought, reasoning, and memory.

cerebral hemisphere cerebral hemispheres n
hjärnhalva
(neuroanatomy) One of the two regions of the brain that are delineated by the body's median plane.

cerebral hemorrhage cerebral hemorrhages n
blodslag hjärnblödning
(medicine) heavy release of blood within the brain; condition in which ruptured blood vessel cause bleeding inside the brain.

cerebral palsy cerebral palsies n
cerebral pares
(neurology, pathology) A group of non-progressive, non-contagious conditions, caused by brain damage before birth or during infancy, characterized by impairment of muscular coordination.

cerebrospinal fluid cerebrospinal fluids n
cerebrospinalvätska
(neuroanatomy) A bodily fluid filling the third ventricle and surrounding the interthalamic adhesion.

cerebrovascular adj
cerebrovaskulär
(anatomy) Relating to the blood vessels that run to or from the brain.

cerebrum /səˈɹi.bɹəm/ /ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹəm/ /ˈsɛɹ.əb.ɹəm/ cerebra cerebrums n
storhjärna
(neuroanatomy) The principal and most anterior part of the brain in vertebrates, which is located in the front area of the skull and divided into two hemispheres, left and right, separated by a fissure. In humans it is the largest part of the brain and is responsible for the integration of complex sensory functions and the initiation and coordination of voluntary activity, and the higher mental functions such as consciousness, thought, reason, emotion, and memory.

ceremonial /ˌsɛɹɪˈmoʊniəl/ more ceremonial most ceremonial adj
ceremoniell
Of, relating to, or used in a ceremony.

ceremony /sɛɹˈɛ.mə.ni/ /ˈsɛɹ.əˌmoʊ.ni/ /ˈsɛɹ.ɪ.mə.ni/ ceremonies n
ceremoni
A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.
ceremoni högtidlighet
An official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event.

ceriman cerimans n
Adams revben monstera
A large, woody vine of species Monstera deliciosa, native to Mexico, but grown throughout the tropics for its edible fruit, and also grown indoors as an ornamental under the name of Swiss cheese plant.

cerise /səˈɹiːs/ /səˈɹiːz/ more cerise most cerise adj
cerise
(of textiles, especially silk) Cherry-colored; a light bright red.

cerise /səˈɹiːs/ /səˈɹiːz/ cerises n
cerise
A deep, bright red colour tinted with pink.

cerium /ˈsɪəɹiəm/ ceriums n
cerium
A chemical element (symbol Ce) with an atomic number of 58, a very soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes when exposed to air.

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ /ˈsɝʔn̩/ certainer certainest more certain most certain adj
säker säkert säkra
Sure in one's mind, positive; absolutely confident in the truth of something.

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ /ˈsɝʔn̩/ determiner
viss vissa visst
Having been determined but not specified.

certainly /ˈsɜːtn̩li/ /ˈsɝtn̩li/ more certainly most certainly adv
säkerligen utan tvekan
Without doubt, surely.

certainty /ˈsɜːtn̩ti/ /ˈsɝtn̩ti/ certainties n
visshet säkerhet
The state of being certain.

certificate /səˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /səˈtɪf.ɪˌkeɪt/ /sɚˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /sɚˈtɪf.ɪˌkeɪt/ certificates n
certifikat
A document containing a certified statement.

cerulean /səˈɹuːli.ən/ more cerulean most cerulean adj
himmelsblå
Sky-blue.

cerulean /səˈɹuːli.ən/ ceruleans n
himmelsblå
(countable, and, uncountable, color) A greenish-blue color.

cervical cancer cervical cancers n
livmoderhalscancer cervixcancer
(pathology, oncology) A type of cancer of the cervix of the uterus which can afflict some female mammals including humans. The term usually does not refer to cancer of the neck or other parts of the anatomy which use the term cervix.

cervical smear cervical smears n
gynekologiskt cellprov gynprov papa-prov
(chiefly, gynaecology) A screening test to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous cells by taking a sample (‘smear’) of cells from the cervix.

cervical vertebra cervical vertebrae cervical vertebras n
halskota cervikalkota nackkota
(anatomy) Any of the seven vertebrae of the neck.

cervix /ˈsɜː.vɪks/ /ˈsɝ.vɪks/ cervices cervixes n
livmoderhals
(now, specifically) The cervix uteri, or lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina.

cesspool /ˈsɛsˌpuːl/ cesspools n
avloppsbrunn kloakbrunn
An underground pit where sewage is held.
avloppsbrunn dypöl kloak kloakbrunn träsk
(by extension) A filthy place.

cetacean /sɪˈteɪʃən/ cetaceans n
val
An animal belonging to the order Cetacea, including dolphins, porpoises, and whales.

cf. /kəmˈpɛɚ ˌwɪθ/ /siːˈɛf/ v
jfr jfr. jmf.
Compare, compare to, compare with.

ch. chs. n
kap.
abbreviation for chapter

cha-cha cha-chas n
cha-cha cha-cha-cha
(dance) A ballroom dance to a Latin American rhythm.

chafe /t͡ʃeɪf/ n
skav skavsår
Injury or wear caused by friction.

chaff /t͡ʃæf/ /t͡ʃɑːf/ chaffs n
agn
The inedible parts of a grain-producing plant.

chaffinch /ˈt͡ʃæfɪnt͡ʃ/ chaffinches n
bofink
A small passerine bird, Fringilla coelebs, of the finch family, found throughout Europe and eastward to Iran and eastern Mediterranean coastlands.

chafing chafings n
skavning
The act by which something is chafed.

chagrin /ʃəˈɡɹɪn/ /ˈʃæɡ.ɹɪn/ chagrins n
förtret
Distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification.

chain /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ chains n
kedja kätting
A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.
kedja
A series of stores or businesses with the same brand name.
(chemistry) A number of atoms in a series, which combine to form a molecule.
(mathematics, set theory, order theory) A totally ordered set, especially a totally ordered subset of a poset.

chain /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ v
kedja fast
(transitive) To fasten something with a chain.

chain guard chain guards n
kedjeskydd
A compartment that encloses the chain and sprocket assemblies of a bicycle

chain letter chain letters n
kedjebrev
A letter that can be mailed successively to different recipients, with each recipient ostensibly (but sometimes sarcastically) being instructed in the body of the letter to mail the letter to another person or persons.

chain mail chain mails n
ringbrynja
A flexible defensive armor, made of a mesh of interlinked metal rings.

chain of command chains of command n
tjänsteväg befälsordning
(military) The command hierarchy or structure in which one rank obeys the one above it, which obeys the one above it, and so forth.

chain reaction chain reactions n
kedjereaktion
(chemistry) A chemical reaction where the products of the reaction influence the reactants of a following reaction, leading to positive feedback.
(nuclear physics) A nuclear reaction in which particles produced by the fission of one atom trigger fissions of other atoms.
(figurative) A series of events, each one causing or influencing the next.

chain rule n
kedjeregel
(calculus) A formula for computing the derivative of the functional composition of two or more functions.

chain shot chain shots n
kedjelod
(historical, military, nautical) A projectile consisting of two cannon balls or half balls linked by a chain, fired from cannons mostly to attack spars and rigging.

chain smoker chain smokers n
kedjerökare
One who smokes continuously, by lighting one cigarette when they finish another, as in a chain.
One who habitually smokes a lot.

chain-smoke v
kedjeröka
(intransitive) To smoke tobacco cigarettes frequently.

chainplate chainplates n
röstjärn
(nautical) A plate on the side of a sailing ship to which the shrouds are attached.

chainsaw /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɑ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔː/ chainsaws n
motorsåg
(forestry, machinery, DIY) A power saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.

chair /t͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɛɚ/ /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ chairs n
stol
An item of furniture used to sit on or in, comprising a seat, legs or wheels, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person. Compare stool, couch, sofa, settee, loveseat and bench.

chairlift chairlifts n
stollift sittlift
A continuously moving series of open seats, slung from overhead cables, used to transport people (especially skiers) up the sides of mountains.

chairman /ˈtʃɛɹ.mən/ /ˈtʃɛːmən/ chairmen n
ordförande
A person presiding over a meeting.
The head of a corporate or governmental board of directors, a committee, or other formal entity.

chairmanship chairmanships n
ordförandeskap
The office, or the term, of a chairman.

chairperson chairpeople chairpersons n
ordförande styrelseordförande
A chairman or chairwoman, someone who presides over a meeting, board, etc.

chaise longue /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɔŋ/ chaise longues chaises longues n
schäslong
(chiefly, _, UK) A reclining chair with a long seat, which can support the outstretched legs of a sitter normally with one armrest.

chakra /ˈtʃæ.kɹə/ /ˈtʃʌ.kɹə/ /ˈt͡ʃæ.kɹə/ /ˈt͡ʃɑː.kɹə/ /ˈt͡ʃʌ.kɹə/ chakras n
chakra
(Hinduism, Ayurveda) Any of (at least) seven centres of spiritual energy in or near the body, according to Ayurveda philosophy.

chalazion /kəˈleɪzi.ən/ chalazia chalazions n
chalazion konjunktivalt granulom meibomsk cysta
(ophthalmology, optometry) A cyst in the eyelid, caused by inflammation of a blocked meibomian gland.

chalcedony /kælˈsɛd.ə.ni/ /ˈkæl.səˌdoʊ.ni/ chalcedonies n
kalcedon
A form of fine-grained quartz that is nearly transparent or has a milky translucence; it fractures conchoidally.

chalcogen chalcogens n
kalkogen
(inorganic chemistry) Any element of group 16 of the periodic table: oxygen, sulfur, selenium, tellurium or polonium.

chalice /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪs/ chalices n
kalk
A large drinking cup, often having a stem and base and used especially for formal occasions and religious ceremonies.

chalk /t͡ʃɑk/ /t͡ʃɔk/ /t͡ʃɔːk/ chalks n
krita
(uncountable) A soft, white, powdery limestone (calcium carbonate, CaCO3).
(countable) A piece of chalk, or nowadays processed compressed gypsum (calcium sulfate, CaSO4), that is used for drawing and for writing on a blackboard (chalkboard).

chalkboard /t͡ʃɔk.bɔː(ɹ)d/ /t͡ʃɔːk.bɔː(ɹ)d/ chalkboards n
svart tavla
A slate or enamel board for writing on with chalk; a predecessor to a whiteboard.

challah /ˈhɑːlə/ /ˈhʌlə/ challahs challos challot challoth n
bergis barkis
(countable) A traditional bread eaten by Ashkenazi Jews, usually braided for the Sabbath and round for a yom tov.

challenge /ˈt͡ʃæl.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/ challenges n
utmaning
A difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty.
utmaning jäv
(legal, rare) A judge's interest in the result of a case, constituting grounds for them to not be allowed to sit the case (e.g., a conflict of interest).

challenge /ˈt͡ʃæl.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/ v
utmana
(transitive) To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.
(transitive) To dare (someone).
ifrågasätta
(transitive) To dispute (something).

chalybeate /kəˈlɪbi.ət/ adj
järnhaltig
Containing dissolved salts of iron.
Tasting of iron, said of mineral water.

chamber /ˈtʃeɪmbə(ɹ)/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪmbɚ/ chambers n
sovrum rum
A room or set of rooms, particularly:

chamber music n
kammarmusik
(music) A genre of classical music written for a small group of instruments

chamber of commerce chambers of commerce n
handelskammare
(business) An association of businesses to promote their interests in a community.

chamber orchestra chamber orchestras n
kammarorkester
An orchestra of modest size, to play chamber music, yet larger than the various chamber ensembles named after their number of instruments (from duo to nonet)

chamber pot chamber pots n
potta nattkärl
A container used for urination and defecation, particularly those used in early modern towns before the advent of the flush toilet.

chamberlain /ˈt͡ʃeɪmbəlɪn/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪmbɚlɪn/ chamberlains n
kammarherre
A senior royal official in charge of superintending the arrangement of domestic affairs and often charged with receiving and paying out money kept in the royal chamber, especially in the United Kingdom and in Denmark.

chambermaid /ˈt͡ʃeɪm.bə(ɹ).meɪd/ chambermaids n
kammarjungfru
A maid who handles the chores in a bedroom.

chameleon /kəˈmi.li.ən/ /kəˈmil.jən/ chameleons n
kameleont
A small to mid-size reptile, of the family Chamaeleonidae, and one of the best known lizard families able to change color and project its long tongue.
(figuratively) A person with inconstant behavior; one able to quickly adjust to new circumstances.

chameleonic more chameleonic most chameleonic adj
kameleontisk
Resembling a chameleon: readily changing color or other attributes

chamfer /ˈt͡ʃæm.fɚ/ /ˈʃæm.fə/ chamfers n
avfasning fas bruten kant
An obtuse-angled relief or cut at an edge added for a finished appearance and to break sharp edges.

chamfer /ˈt͡ʃæm.fɚ/ /ˈʃæm.fə/ v
bryta fasa
(transitive) To cut off the edge or corner of something.

chamois /ˈʃæmi/ /ˈʃæmiz/ /ˈʃæmwɑː/ /ˈʃæmwɑːz/ chamois chamoises n
gems stenget
A short-horned goat antelope native to mountainous terrain in southern Europe; Rupicapra rupicapra.

champ at the bit v
brinna av iver brinna av otålighet
(intransitive, idiomatic, of a person) To show impatience or frustration when delayed.

champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ champagnes n
champagne
(countable, uncountable) A sparkling white wine made from a blend of grapes, especially Chardonnay and pinot, produced in Champagne, France, by the méthode champenoise.

champagne socialist champagne socialists n
rödvinsvänster
(derogatory) A person who claims to adhere to socialist ideology but does not act accordingly.

champignon /t͡ʃæmˈpɪnjən/ /ʃæmˈpɪnjən/ champignons n
champinjon trädgårdschampinjon
Agaricus bisporus, a species of mushroom commonly used in cooking.

champion /ˈt͡ʃæmpiən/ /ˈt͡ʃæmpjən/ champions n
mästare mästarinna vinnare vinnarinna
Someone who is chosen to represent a group of people in a contest.
förkämpe
(botany) A particularly notable member of a plant species, such as one of great size.

champion /ˈt͡ʃæmpiən/ /ˈt͡ʃæmpjən/ v
kämpa för
(transitive) To promote, advocate, or act as a champion for (a cause, etc.).

championship /ˈt͡ʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/ championships n
mästerskap
(sports) A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.
The position of champion, or winner.

chance /t͡ʃæns/ /t͡ʃɑːns/ [t͡ʃɑːns] [t͡ʃʰans] [t͡ʃʰeəns] [t͡ʃʰäːns] [t͡ʃʰæns] [t͡ʃʰæːns] [t͡ʃʰɐːns] [t͡ʃʰɑːns] [t͡ʃʰɛəns] adj
förlupen händelsevis oförutsedd opåräknad slumpartad tillfällig
Happening by chance, casual.

chance /t͡ʃæns/ /t͡ʃɑːns/ [t͡ʃɑːns] [t͡ʃʰans] [t͡ʃʰeəns] [t͡ʃʰäːns] [t͡ʃʰæns] [t͡ʃʰæːns] [t͡ʃʰɐːns] [t͡ʃʰɑːns] [t͡ʃʰɛəns] chances n
chans möjlighet
(countable) An opportunity or possibility.
slump
(uncountable) Random occurrence; luck.
chans sannolikhet
(countable) The probability of something happening.

chance /t͡ʃæns/ /t͡ʃɑːns/ [t͡ʃɑːns] [t͡ʃʰans] [t͡ʃʰeəns] [t͡ʃʰäːns] [t͡ʃʰæns] [t͡ʃʰæːns] [t͡ʃʰɐːns] [t͡ʃʰɑːns] [t͡ʃʰɛəns] v
råka
(archaic, intransitive) To happen by chance, to occur.
chansa riskera
To try or risk.

chancel /ˈtʃɑːnsəl/ /ˈt͡ʃænsəl/ chancels n
kor
The space around the altar in a church, often enclosed, for use by the clergy and the choir. In medieval cathedrals the chancel was usually enclosed or blocked off from the nave by an altar screen.

chancellor /-lɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːnslə/ /ˈtʃɑːnsələ/ /ˈt͡ʃænslɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃænsələ/ chancellors n
kansler
A senior secretary or official with administrative or legal duties, sometimes in charge of some area of government such as finance or justice.
(Christianity) A senior record keeper of a cathedral; a senior legal officer for a bishop or diocese in charge of hearing cases involving ecclesiastical law.
förbundskansler kansler
The head of the government in some German-speaking countries.

chandelier /ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ /ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪɚ/ chandeliers n
ljuskrona kristallkrona takkrona
A branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling

change /t͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ changes n
förändring
(countable, uncountable) The process of becoming different.
växel växelpengar
(uncountable) Small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination.
ombyte
(countable) A replacement.
växel
(uncountable) Balance of money returned from the sum paid after deducting the price of a purchase.

change /t͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
förändra ändra
(intransitive) To become something different.
(transitive, ergative) To make something into something else.
byta
(transitive) To replace.
(intransitive) To transfer to another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)
byta byta om
(intransitive) To replace one's clothing.
byta om
(transitive) To replace the clothing of (the one wearing it).

change of scenery changes of scenery n
luftombyte miljöombyte

change one's mind v
ändra ändra mening ändra åsikt
(idiomatic) To decide differently than one had decided before.

changeful more changeful most changeful adj
nyckfull ombytlig
(rare) Changing frequently; very susceptible to change

changeling /ˈtʃeɪn(d)ʒlɪŋ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒlɪŋ/ changelings n
bortbyting
(European folklore, also, figurative) In pre-modern European folklore: an infant of a magical creature that was secretly exchanged for a human infant. In British, Irish and Scandinavian mythology the exchanged infants were thought to be those of fairies, sprites or trolls; in other places, they were ascribed to demons, devils, or witches.

changing room changing rooms n
omklädningsrum
A room, especially in a gym, sports center, school, swimming pool, etc, designed for people to change their clothes.
provrum provhytt
A room or enclosure, e.g. in a clothes shop, where people try on clothes they are interested in buying.

changing table /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒɪŋ ˈteɪbəl/ changing tables n
skötbord
A small raised platform designed to allow a person to change an infant's diaper.

channel /ˈt͡ʃænəl/ channels n
kanal
The physical confine of a river or slough, consisting of a bed and banks.
The natural or man-made deeper course through a reef, bar, bay, or any shallow body of water.
The navigable part of a river.
(broadcasting) A specific radio frequency or band of frequencies, usually in conjunction with a predetermined letter, number, or codeword, and allocated by international agreement.
(broadcasting) A specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television.
sund
A narrow body of water between two land masses.

channel /ˈt͡ʃænəl/ v
kanalisera
(transitive) To direct or guide along a desired course.

chanterelle /ʃɒntəˈɹɛl/ /ˈtʃæntəɹɛl/ chanterelles n
kantarell
(mushroom) A widely distributed edible mushroom, Cantharellus cibarius, being yellow and trumpet-shaped; or any similar mushroom of the genera Cantharellus, Polyozellus or Gomphus, not all of which are edible.

chaos /ˈkeɪ.ɑs/ /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ chaoses n
kaos
The unordered state of matter in classical accounts of cosmogony.
(mathematics) A behaviour of iterative non-linear systems in which arbitrarily small variations in initial conditions become magnified over time.

chaos theory n
kaosteori
(mathematics) The study of iterative non-linear systems in which arbitrarily small variations in initial conditions become magnified over time.

chaotic /keɪˈɑtɪk/ /keɪˈɒtɪk/ [-ɾɪk] more chaotic most chaotic adj
kaotisk kaosartad
filled with chaos.
Extremely disorganized or in disarray.

chap /t͡ʃæp/ chaps n
käft
(archaic, often, in the plural) The jaw.

chapel /ˈt͡ʃæp.əl/ [ˈt͡ʃæp.əɫ] [ˈt͡ʃæp.ɫ̩] chapels n
kapell
(especially, _, Christianity) A place of worship, smaller than or subordinate to a church.

chapelmaster chapelmasters n
kapellmästare
A director of music in a chapel, the musical director of a court and/or major church's choir and/or orchestra; often also a composer.

chaperone /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹoʊn/ /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹəʊn/ chaperones n
förkläde chaperon
An older person who accompanies other younger people to ensure the propriety of their behaviour, often an older woman accompanying a young woman.

chaplain /ˈt͡ʃæp.lɪn/ chaplains n
kaplan
A member of a religious body who is (often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.

chapter /ˈt͡ʃæptə/ /ˈt͡ʃæptɚ/ chapters n
kapitel avdelning
A section of a work, a collection of works, or fragments of works, often manuscripts or transcriptions, created by scholars or advocates, not the original authors, to aid in finding portions of the texts.
avdelning
An administrative division of an organization, usually local to a specific area.

char /t͡ʃɑɹ/ /t͡ʃɑː/ [t͡ʃɑɹ] [t͡ʃɑ˞] char chars n
röding
Any of the several species of fishes of the genus Salvelinus.

char /t͡ʃaɹ/ /t͡ʃɑɹ/ /t͡ʃɑː/ [t͡ʃaɹ] [t͡ʃaː] [t͡ʃa˞] [t͡ʃɑɹ] [t͡ʃɑ˞] v
förkolna
(ergative) To burn something to charcoal.

charabanc /ˈʃæ.ɹə.bæŋ(k)/ charabancs n
charabang
(British, historical) A horse-drawn, and then later, motorized omnibus with open sides, and often, no roof.

character /ˈkæɹ(ə)ktɚ/ /ˈkæɹɪktə/ /ˈkɛɹ(ə)ktɚ/ characters n
karaktär rollfigur
(countable) A being involved in the action of a story.
karaktär
(countable) A distinguishing feature; characteristic; trait; phene.
(uncountable) Strength of mind; resolution; independence; individuality; moral strength.
figur
(countable) A unique or extraordinary individual; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits, especially charisma.
tecken
(countable) A written or printed symbol, or letter.
karaktär rollfigur tecken
(countable, computing) One of the basic elements making up a text file or string: a code representing a printing character or a control character.

character assassination character assassinations n
karaktärsmord
(idiomatic) A malicious discourse designed to damage the reputation of someone.

character set character sets n
teckenuppsättning
(computing) A set of characters together with a character encoding.

character trait character traits n
karaktärsdrag
An attribute of someone's personality.

characteristic /ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ more characteristic most characteristic adj
karakteristisk kännetecknande
Being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

characteristic /ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ characteristics n
karakteristik karakteristikum
A distinguishing feature of a person or thing, a part of mental or physical behavior.

characteristic polynomial characteristic polynomials n
karakteristiskt polynom
(linear algebra) The polynomial produced from a given square matrix by first subtracting the appropriate identity matrix multiplied by an indeterminant and then calculating the determinant.

characterize /ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪz/ /ˈkɛɹəktəɹaɪz/ v
karaktärisera känneteckna prägla
(transitive) To determine the characteristics of.

charade /ʃəˈɹeɪd/ /ʃəˈɹɑːd/ charades n
charad levande charad
(uncommon) A single round of the game charades, an acted form of the earlier riddles.

charades n
charad levande charad
A game in which each player acts out a word or phrase, usually based on puns of each syllable and without speaking, for the others to guess.

charcoal /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹ.koʊl/ more charcoal most charcoal adj
antracit antracitgrå
Of a dark gray colour.

charcoal /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹ.koʊl/ charcoals n
träkol
(countable, uncountable) impure carbon obtained by destructive distillation of wood or other organic matter, that is, heating it in the absence of oxygen.
teckningskol kolkrita ritkol
(countable) A stick of black carbon material used for drawing.
kolteckning
(countable) A drawing made with charcoal.
antracit antracitgrå
A very dark gray colour.

charcuterie /ʃɑɹˈkutəɹi/ /ʃɑːɹˈk(j)uːtəɹi/ /ʃɑːɹˌk(j)uːtəˈɹiː/ [ʃɑɹˈkuɾəɹi] charcuteries n
charkiturivara
(uncountable) Cured meat that is ready to be eaten, especially pork.
charkuteri
(countable) A shop or part of a shop specialising in cured meat.

chard /t͡ʃɑɹd/ /t͡ʃɑːd/ chards n
mangold
(uncountable, culinary) An edible leafy vegetable, Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla, with a slightly bitter taste.

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ charges n
avgift kostnad pris
The amount of money levied for a service.
anklagelse beskyllning åtal
An accusation by a person or organization.
An accusation.
laddning
(electromagnetism, chemistry) An electric charge.
(firearms) A measured amount of powder and/or shot in a cartridge.
last
A load or burden; cargo.
sköldemärke
(heraldry) An image displayed on an escutcheon.

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ v
anklaga
(law) To formally accuse (a person) of a crime.
(cricket, of a, batsman) To take a few steps down the pitch towards the bowler as they deliver the ball, either to disrupt the length of the delivery, or to get into a better position to hit the ball.
ladda
To call to account; to challenge.
(transitive) To load equipment with material required for its use, as a firearm with powder, a fire hose with water, a chemical reactor with raw materials.
(transitive) To replenish energy to (a battery, or a device containing a battery) by use of an electrical device plugged into a power outlet.
ladda ladda upp
(transitive) To cause to take on an electric charge.

charger /ˈtʃɑːdʒə/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒɚ/ chargers n
laddare
A device that charges or recharges.

charging station charging stations n
laddstation
An establishment which sells electric energy for the recharging of electric vehicles.

chargé d'affaires /ʃɑrˈʒeɪ dəˈfɛɹ/ chargés d'affaires n
chargé-d'affaires
(diplomacy) A diplomat, ranking below an ambassador, who heads a diplomatic mission when no ambassador is present, either temporarily (in the interim between the departure of one ambassador and the accreditation of another) or for an extended time.

chariot /ˈt͡ʃæɹiət/ /ˈt͡ʃæɹɪət/ /ˈt͡ʃɛɹiət/ chariots n
häststridsvagn stridsvagn
A two-wheeled horse-drawn cart, used in Bronze Age and Early Iron Age warfare.

charisma /kəˈɹɪzmə/ charismas charismata n
karisma utstrålning
Personal charm or magnetism.

charismatic /ˌkæɹɪzˈmætɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəzˈmætək/ more charismatic most charismatic adj
karismatisk magnetiserande
Of, related to, or being a member of a form of Christianity that emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit.

charitable more charitable most charitable adj
välgörande välgörenhets-
Pertaining to charity.

charitable organization charitable organizations n
välgörenhetsorganisation
An organization with charitable purposes only.

charity /ˈtʃæɹɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃɛɹəti/ charities n
välgörenhetsorganisation
(countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
välgörenhet
(countable) The goods or money given to those in need.
(uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
välgörenhet människokärlek
(archaic, Christianity) Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.

charley horse charley horses n
lårkaka
(idiomatic, US) A muscle cramp, usually in the thigh or leg.

charlock charlocks n
åkersenap
Any of several yellow-flowered cruciferous weeds of grain fields, especially wild mustard (Sinapis arvensis).

charm /tʃɑːm/ /t͡ʃɑɹm/ charms n
amulett talisman
An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).
berlock
A small trinket on a bracelet or chain, etc., traditionally supposed to confer luck upon the wearer.
charm
(finance) A second-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the instantaneous rate of change of delta with respect to time.

charm offensive charm offensives n
charmoffensiv
(idiomatic) A campaign of deliberately using charm and flattery in order to achieve some goal, especially in a political or diplomatic field.

charm quark charm quarks n
charmkvark
(particle) A quark having a fractional electric charge of +\frac{2}{3} and a mass of about 1150 to 1350 MeV.Symbol: c

charmer /ˈt͡ʃɑɹmɚ/ charmers n
charmör tjusare
A charming person; one who charms or seduces; a smoothie.

charmeuse charmeuses n
charmeuse
A fine semi-lustrous crepe in satin weave.

charming /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/ charmest charminger charmingest more charming most charming adj
charmig
Pleasant, charismatic.

charred more charred most charred adj
förkolnad
Burnt, carbonized.

chart /tʃɑːt/ /t͡ʃɑɹt/ v
kartlägga
(transitive) To draw a chart or map of.

charwoman charwomen n
städerska
(chiefly, British) A woman employed to do housework, traditionally coming and going on a daily basis and paid weekly wages.

chase /t͡ʃeɪs/ chases n
jakt
(real tennis) The occurrence of a second bounce by the ball in certain areas of the court, giving the server the chance, later in the game, to "play off" the chase from the receiving end and possibly win the point.

chase /t͡ʃeɪs/ v
förfölja jaga
(transitive, baseball) To produce enough offense to cause the pitcher to be removed.

chaser /ˈtʃeɪsə/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪsɚ/ chasers n
jagare

chasm /ˈkæzəm/ chasms n
svalg
(geology, planetology) A deep, steep-sided rift, gap or fissure; a gorge or abyss.
klyfta schism
(by extension) A large difference of opinion.

chassis /ˈt͡ʃæsi/ /ˈt͡ʃæsiz/ /ˈʃæsi/ /ˈʃæsiz/ /ˈʃæzi/ chassis n
chassi
The base frame of a motor vehicle.
A frame or housing containing electrical or mechanical equipment, such as on a computer.

chaste /t͡ʃeɪst/ /t͡ʃæst/ chaster chastest adj
kysk
Abstaining from immoral or unlawful sexual intercourse.

chaste tree chaste trees n
kyskhetsträd
A shrub native to the Mediterranean region (Vitex agnus-castus).

chastise /tʃæˈstaɪz/ /t͡ʃæˈstaɪz/ /ˈt͡ʃæstaɪz/ v
näpsa
tukta skälla ut
(transitive) To punish, especially by corporal punishment.

chastity /ˈt͡ʃastɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪstɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃæstɪti/ [ˈt͡ʃæstɪɾi] chastities n
kyskhet renhet
The quality of being chaste: the state of abstaining from any sexual activity considered immoral; avoidance of sexual sins.

chastity belt chastity belts n
kyskhetsbälte
A belt-like garment, designed to be worn over the genitals and locked to prevent sexual intercourse, typically for long periods of time, to maintain chastity, prevent masturbation, or to enforce BDSM submission.

chasuble /ˈt͡ʃæsəbəl/ /ˈt͡ʃæzjʊbəl/ /ˈt͡ʃæzəbəl/ chasubles n
mässhake
(Christianity) The outermost liturgical vestment worn by clergy for celebrating Eucharist or Mass.

chat /t͡ʃæt/ chats n
konversation småprat snack
(countable, uncountable) Informal conversation.
chatt samtal tjatt
(countable, uncountable) An exchange of text or voice messages in real time through a computer network, resembling a face-to-face conversation.

chat /t͡ʃæt/ v
snacka konversera tjatta småprata
To be engaged in informal conversation.
prata
To talk more than a few words.
chatta tjatta
To exchange text or voice messages in real time through a computer network, as if having a face-to-face conversation.

chat room chat rooms n
chatt
(Internet) Part of a website or other network where visitors can converse in typed messages.

chatbot /ˈtʃætbɑt/ chatbots n
chattrobot dialogrobot
(AI) A computer program that holds conversations through a chat room.

chateaubriand /ʃæˌtoʊbɹiˈɑ̃/ /ʃæˌtoʊbɹiˈɔ̃/ /ˌʃatəʊˈbɹiːɒ̃/ chateaubriands n
chateaubriand
A thick, juicy cut from the center of a beef tenderloin.

chattel /ˈt͡ʃæt.l̩/ chattels n
lösöre
Tangible, movable property.

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈt͡ʃætɚ/ chatters n
tjatter babbel pladder
Talk, especially meaningless or unimportant talk.
tjatter
The sound of talking.

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈt͡ʃætɚ/ v
kallprata
(intransitive) To talk idly.
skallra skramla tjattra
(intransitive, of teeth, machinery, etc.) To make a noise by rapid collisions.

chauffeur /ʃoʊˈfɝ/ /ʃɒˈfɜː/ /ˈʃoʊfɚ/ /ˈʃəʊfə/ chauffeurs n
chaufför
A person employed to drive a private motor car or a hired car of executive or luxury class (like a limousine).

chauvinism /ˈʃoʊ.vɪˌnɪzm̩/ /ˈʃəʊ.və.nɪ.zəm/ /ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/ chauvinisms n
chauvinism
(pejorative) Excessive patriotism, eagerness for national superiority; jingoism.
(pejorative) Unwarranted bias, favoritism, or devotion to one's own particular group, cause, or idea.

chauvinist more chauvinist most chauvinist adj
chauvinistisk
Pertaining to chauvinism.

chauvinist chauvinists n
chauvinist
(pejorative) A chauvinistic person.

chauvinistic more chauvinistic most chauvinistic adj
chauvinistisk
(pejorative) Of or pertaining to chauvinism or chauvinists.

chayote /tʃaɪˈəʊti/ /t͡ʃɑˈjoʊti/ chayotes n
pärongurka
The fruit of this plant.

cheap /t͡ʃip/ /t͡ʃiːp/ cheaper cheapest adj
billig nedsatt
Low and/or reduced in price.
billig
Of poor quality.
Of little worth.
(slang, of an action or tactic in a game of skill) Underhand or unfair.

cheaply /ˈt͡ʃiːpli/ more cheaply most cheaply adv
billigt
In a cheap manner; without expending much money.

cheapskate cheapskates n
snåljåp
(by extension) Someone who does not give freely.

cheat /t͡ʃiːt/ cheats n
skojare fuskare
Someone who cheats.
bluffstopp
(card games) A card game where the goal is to have no cards remaining in a hand, often by telling lies.
fusk
(video games) A hidden means of gaining an unfair advantage in a video game, often by entering a cheat code.

cheat /t͡ʃiːt/ v
fuska bedra lura fiffla svindla undgå
(intransitive) To violate rules in order to gain, or attempt to gain, advantage from a situation.
bedra lura vänsterprassla bedraga undgå vara otrogen
(intransitive) To be unfaithful to one's spouse or partner; to commit adultery, or to engage in sexual or romantic conduct with a person other than one's partner in contravention of the rules of society or agreement in the relationship.
lura undgå
(transitive) To deceive; to fool; to trick.

cheat on v
bedra vara otrogen mot
(colloquial, idiom, transitive) To be unfaithful to, especially in a romantic relationship.

cheat sheet cheat sheets n
fusklapp
A sheet of paper containing notes used to assist (with or without permission) on a test.

cheater /ˈt͡ʃiːtɚ/ cheaters n
fuskare
One who cheats.

cheating /ˈt͡ʃiːtɪŋ/ cheatings n
fusk
An act of deception, fraud, trickery, imposture, imposition or infidelity.

check /t͡ʃɛk/ [t͡ʃɛk̚] checks n
kontroll koll
An inspection or examination.
ruta
(textiles, usually, pluralized) A pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.
schack
(chess) A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece. [from 14th c.]
bock
(US) A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.
nota
(US) A bill, particularly in a restaurant.

check /t͡ʃɛk/ [t͡ʃɛk̚] v
kolla kontrollera
(transitive) To inspect; to examine.
kontrollera bocka markera
(transitive, US, often used with "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory).
kontrollera hejda
(transitive) To control, limit, or halt.
passa
(poker, transitive) To announce that one is remaining in a hand without betting.

check out v
kolla in
(transitive) To examine, inspect, look at closely, ogle; to investigate; to gather information so as to make a decision.

check-in check-ins n
incheckning
The act of contacting another person in order to keep them informed of one's situation.

checkbox /ˈtʃɛkbɒks/ /ˈt͡ʃɛkbɑks/ checkboxes n
kryssruta
(graphical user interface) An on-screen box that can be optionally filled with a check mark, to enable or disable a setting.

checkered more checkered most checkered adj
rutig schackrutig
Divided into squares, or into light and dark patches.
brokig
(figurative) Changeable; inconsistent; having variations or uncertainty; marked by many problems or failures.

checklist /ˈt͡ʃɛklɪst/ checklists n
checklista
A list of tasks to be completed, names to be consulted, conditions to be verified and similar.

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ interjection
schackmatt
(chess) Word called out by the victor when making a move that wins the game.

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ checkmates n
matt schack matt
The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ v
göra matt göra schackmatt schackmatta sätta matt sätta schackmatt
(transitive, chess) To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.

checkout checkouts n
kassa
The process of checking out items at a supermarket or library.

checkpoint checkpoints n
gränsövergång checkpoint kontrollpunkt
A point or place where a check is performed, especially a point along a road or on a frontier where travellers are stopped for inspection
checkpoint kontrollpunkt
(video games) A predetermined point in a map, level or scenario that the player may resume from if they die or restart from if they choose to.

checksum checksums n
kontrollsumma
(mathematics, computing) A number, derived by applying a suitable algorithm to some data, used to check whether errors have occurred in transmission, storage or data entry.

cheek /t͡ʃiːk/ cheeks n
kind
(anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
skinka
(anatomy, informal, usually, in the plural) The lower part of the buttocks that is often exposed beneath very brief underwear, swimwear, or extremely short shorts.
pumpknä
(nautical) pump-cheek, pump-cheeks, a piece of wood cut out fork-shaped in which the brake is fastened by means of a bolt and can thus move around and move the upper box of the pump up and down

cheek by jowl more cheek by jowl most cheek by jowl adj
hopträngd inskränkt
Tightly packed.

cheek pouch cheek pouches n
kindpåse
(anatomy, zoology) A pouch in the cheek of some animals, usually used to carry food.

cheekbone cheekbones n
kindben kindknota okben
The small prominent bone of the cheek.

cheeky /ˈt͡ʃiːki/ cheekier cheekiest adj
fräck
(informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.

cheer /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɪɹ/ cheers n
hejaramsa
(countable) A cry expressing joy, approval or support, such as "hurrah". [from 18th c.]

cheer /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɪɹ/ v
heja hurra
(ambitransitive) To applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.

cheer on v
heja på
(transitive) To cheer and support (a team or individual); to barrack; to root for.

cheer up v
muntra upp
(transitive, idiomatic) To make someone happier or less downcast.

cheerful /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪə(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪə(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfʊl/ more cheerful most cheerful adj
munter levnadsglad uppsluppen
Noticeably happy and optimistic.

cheerleader /ˈtʃɪə(ɹ)ˌliːdə(ɹ)/ cheerleaders n
hejaklacksledare
(chiefly, US) A person, usually a young, attractive female, who encourages applause and cheers at a sports event, and wearing a specially-designed uniform in the official colors of the team he/she cheers for.

cheers /tʃɪəz/ /t͡ʃɪɹz/ interjection
skål
A common toast used when drinking in company.
hej mors morsning tja
(chiefly, Commonwealth, informal) goodbye, especially as a sign-off in an email or after writing a comment.

cheese /t͡ʃiz/ /t͡ʃiːz/ interjection
omelett ost
(photography) Said while being photographed, to give the impression of smiling.

cheese /t͡ʃiz/ /t͡ʃiːz/ cheesen cheeses n
ost
(uncountable) A dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk.
(countable) Any particular variety of cheese.

cheese curl cheese curls n
ostbåge ostkrok
A puffed corn snack, coated with a mixture of cheese or cheese-flavored powders.

cheese mite cheese mites n
ostor
Any of several species of mite that thrive on the surface of cheese and feed on it. They are used on purpose in production of some types of cheese to give the cheese a distinct flavor.

cheese puff cheese puffs n
ostbåge ostkrok
A puffed corn snack, coated with a mixture of cheese or cheese-flavored powders.

cheese sauce cheese sauces n
ostsås
A sauce based on melted cheese.

cheese slicer cheese slicers n
osthyvel
A kitchen instrument used for slicing cheese.

cheeseburger cheeseburgers n
cheeseburgare ostburgare
A hamburger containing cheese (usually one or more slices of processed cheese).

cheesecake /ˈt͡ʃizˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃiːzˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃɛzˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃɪzˌkeɪk/ cheesecakes n
osttårta amerikansk ostkaka cheesecake
(countable, and, uncountable, obsolete) A pie made of cream, eggs and milk (somewhat resembling the modern American chess cake).

cheesecloth cheesecloths n
ostduk
A loosely woven cotton gauze, originally used to wrap cheese, but now used for various culinary tasks and by farmers to shade crops and keep birds off.

cheesy /ˈt͡ʃiːzi/ cheesier cheesiest adj
tillgjord
Exaggerated and likely to be forced or insincere. (of a smile or grin)

cheetah /ˈt͡ʃiːtɑ/ /ˈt͡ʃiːtə/ cheetahs n
gepard jaktleopard
A distinctive member (Acinonyx jubatus) of the cat family, slightly smaller than the leopard, but with proportionately longer limbs and a smaller head; native to Africa and southeast Asia (where it is nearly extinct) and also credited with being the fastest terrestrial animal.

chef /ʃɛf/ chefs n
köksmästare kock
The head cook of a restaurant or other establishment.

chef's knife chef's knives chefs' knives n
kockkniv
A type of general purpose kitchen knife used for food preparation, typically measuring eight inches by one and a half inches.

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ adj
kemisk
Of or relating to chemistry.

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ chemicals n
kemikalie
(chemistry, sciences) Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.
(colloquial) An artificial chemical compound.

chemical agent chemical agents n
kemisk agens
Any noxious substance intended for use in military or police operations.

chemical bond chemical bonds n
kemisk bindning
(chemistry) Any of several attractive forces that serve to bind atoms together to form molecules

chemical element chemical elements n
grundämne
(chemistry) Any one of the simplest chemical substances that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction. Chemical elements consist of atoms which have the same number of protons.

chemical reaction chemical reactions n
kemisk reaktion
(chemistry) A process, typically involving the breaking or making of interatomic bonds, in which one or more substances are changed into others.

chemical warfare n
kemisk krigföring
(military) The use of toxic properties of chemical substances as weapons of war, through the intentional exposure of enemy forces to such substances.

chemical weapon chemical weapons n
kemiskt vapen kemvapen
A noxious substance contained in some form of delivery system such as a shell or missile.

chemically more chemically most chemically adv
kemiskt
Using a chemical reaction, process, or operation.

chemist /ˈkɛmɪst/ chemists n
kemist
A person who specializes in the science of chemistry, especially at a professional level.

chemistry /ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/ chemistries n
kemi
(uncountable) The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules.
kemi- kemi
(countable) An application of chemical theory and method to a particular substance.
kemi personkemi
(informal) The mutual attraction between two people; rapport.

chemokine chemokines n
kemokin
(protein, immunology) Any of various chemotactic cytokines, produced during inflammation, that organize the leukocytes.

chemoreceptor chemoreceptors n
kemoreceptor
a sense organ, or one of its cells (such as those for the sense of taste or smell), that can respond to a chemical stimulus; a chemosensor

chemotherapy /ˌkiːməʊˈθɛɹəpi/ chemotherapies n
kemoterapi cellgiftsbehandling
(oncology, most common usage) chemical treatment to kill or halt the replication and/or spread of cancerous cells in a patient.

chemsex n
kemsex
(sexuality) Sexual intercourse under the influence of recreational drugs.

chemtrail /ˈkɛmtɹeɪl/ chemtrails n
chemtrail
A contrail consisting of chemicals or biological agents deliberately sprayed at high altitudes, according to certain conspiracy theories.

cheque /t͡ʃɛk/ cheques n
check
(Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, UK, Ireland, Hong Kong) A draft directing a bank to pay money to a named person or entity.

chequebook chequebooks n
checkhäfte
A folder or booklet containing preprinted cheques for use by the holder of a bank account.

chequy /ˈt͡ʃɛki/ adj
schackrutad
(heraldry) Chequered; divided into small squares (chequers) by transverse vertical and horizontal lines.

chereme /ˈkɪəɹiːm/ cheremes n
kirem
(linguistics) A basic unit of a sign language; equivalent to a phoneme.

cherimoya /t͡ʃɛɹɪˈmɔɪ.ə/ cherimoyas n
cherimoya
A subtropical tree, Annona cherimola, native to mountainous areas of South America.
A conical fruit with white flesh from that tree.

chernozem /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)nəˌzɛm/ chernozems n
svartjord
A fertile black soil containing a very high percentage of humus (3% to 15%) and high percentages of phosphoric acids, phosphorus and ammonia.

cherry /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ cherrier cherriest more cherry most cherry adj
körsbärsfärgad körsbärssmak
Of a bright red colour; cherry red.

cherry /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ cherries n
körsbär körsbärsträ körsbärsträd
The wood of a cherry tree.
körsbär körsbärsfärgad
(color) Cherry red.
körsbär bigarrå
The fruit of the coffee plant, containing the seeds or beans.

cherry blossom cherry blossoms n
körsbärsblomma körsbärsblom
The blossom or flower of the cherry tree, particularly the Japanese cherry (Prunus serrulata).
körsbärsblom
(heraldiccharge) A stylized depiction of the blossom of the cherry tree, as used in Japanese mon.

cherry pie cherry pies n
körsbärspaj
A pie baked with a cherry filling.

cherry plum cherry plums n
körsbärsplommon
Prunus cerasifera, a deciduous ornamental Eurasian shrub or small tree, having white flowers and small red to yellow edible fruits.
The fruit of such a tree.

cherry red adj
körsbärsröd
Of a deep bright red colour, like that of a cherry.

cherry tomato cherry tomatoes n
körsbärstomat
A type of small tomato, the cultivar Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme.

cherry tree cherry trees n
körsbärsträd
A tree of the subgenus Prunus subg. Cerasus, the members of which are valued agriculturally for their fruit, the cherry, and the wood of the tree, cherrywood, used in woodworking.

cherry-pick v
plocka russinen ur kakan
(idiomatic) To pick out the best or most desirable items from a list or group, especially to obtain some advantage or to present something in the best possible light.

cherub /ˈt͡ʃɛ.ɹəb/ cherubim cherubims cherubs n
kerub
(biblical) A winged creature attending God and guarding his throne; similar to a lamassu (winged bull with a human torso) in the pre-exilic texts of the Hebrew Bible, more humanoid in later texts.

chervil /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)vɪl/ chervils n
körvel
(countable) A leafy herb, Anthriscus cerefolium, resembling parsley.
(uncountable) Leaves from the plant, used as an herb in cooking, which have a mild flavor of anise.

chess /t͡ʃɛs/ chesses n
schack
A board game for two players, each beginning with sixteen chess pieces moving according to fixed rules across a chessboard with the objective to checkmate the opposing king.

chess clock chess clocks n
schackklocka
A device consisting of two clocks and a switch for running one at a time, used in chess and other games to measure how much time each player takes.

chess piece chess pieces n
schackpjäs
(chess) Any of the 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess.

chess player chess players n
schackspelare
A human or computer that plays the game of chess.

chessboard chessboards n
schackbräde
(chess) The square board used in the game of chess, subdivided into eight rows of eight squares each, the squares in each row and column being of alternating colours.

chest /t͡ʃɛst/ /t͡ʃɪst/ chests n
kista koffert
A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
kassa
The place in which public money is kept; a treasury.
byrå kommod
A chest of drawers.
bröst bröstkorg
(anatomy) The portion of the front of the human body from the base of the neck to the top of the abdomen; the thorax. Also the analogous area in other animals.

chest freezer chest freezers n
frysbox

chest of drawers chests of drawers n
byrå
A piece of furniture which has multiple parallel, horizontal drawers stacked one above the other, used mainly for the storage of clean clothes.

chestnut /ˈt͡ʃɛs.nʌt/ /ˈt͡ʃɛst.nʌt/ chestnuts n
kastanj kastanjebrunt
(uncountable) A dark, reddish-brown colour, as seen on the fruit of the chestnut tree.
fux
A reddish-brown horse.
kastanj
(uncountable) Wood of a chestnut tree.

chestnut munia chestnut munias n
svarthuvad munia svarthuvad nunna trefärgad munia
Lonchura atricapilla, a bird of the passerine family Estrildidae, of southern and eastern Asia.

chestnut tree /ˈtʃɛsnʌt ˌtɹiː/ chestnut trees n
kastanjträd
A tree that bears chestnuts; a tree of the genus Castanea

chestnut-backed chickadee chestnut-backed chickadees n
rostmes
Poecile rufescens, a small bird of the tit family Paridae.

chestnut-bellied tit chestnut-bellied tits n
taiwanmes
Sittiparus castaneoventris, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

chestnut-eared bunting chestnut-eared buntings n
rödkindad sparv
Emberiza fucata, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

chevron /ˈʃɛvɹən/ chevrons n
sparre
(heraldiccharge) A wide inverted V placed on a shield.

chevrotain /ˈʃɛvɹə(ʊ)teɪn/ /ˈʃɛvɹəˌteɪn/ chevrotains n
mushjort
Any of several small hornless ruminants of the family Tragulidae (genera Hyemoschus, Moschiola, and Tragulus), native to tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia, and Central and West Africa; a mouse deer.

chew /tʃuː/ /tʃɪʊ̯/ /t͡ʃ(j)u/ v
tugga förtära
To crush with the teeth by repeated closing and opening of the jaws; done to food to soften it and break it down by the action of saliva before it is swallowed.

chewing gum chewing gums n
tuggummi
A flavoured preparation of chicle or synthetic rubber, made for chewing.

chewing tobacco chewing tobaccos n
tuggtobak
(US) Tobacco placed between cheek and gum to allow nicotine absorption through internal membranes.

chewy /ˈt͡ʃuː.i/ chewier chewiest adj
seg
Having a pliable or springy texture when chewed.

chez /ʃeɪ/ preposition
hos
At the home of.

chi /t͡ʃiː/ chis n
qi
(philosophy) A life force in traditional Chinese philosophy, culture, medicine, etc, related (but not limited) to breath and circulation.

chi-square distribution chi-square distributions n
chitvåfördelning
(statistics) A probability distribution widely used in inferential statistics.

chi-square test chi-square tests n
chitvåtest
(mathematics) any statistical hypothesis test in which the test statistic has a chi-square distribution if the null hypothesis is true

chia seed chia seeds n
chiafrö
An edible seed of Salvia hispanica, a flowering plant in the mint family native to Central America, or of the related Salvia columbariae of southwestern United States and Mexico.

chiaroscuro /kɪˌɑːɹəˈskʊəɹəʊ/ /ˌkjɑɹəˈsk(j)ʊɹoʊ/ chiaroscuri chiaroscuros n
klärobskyr clairobscur ljusdunkel
(painting) An artistic technique developed during the Renaissance, referring to the use of strong contrasts between light and dark in order to create the illusion of volume.

chiasmus /kaɪˈæzməs/ chiasmi chiasmuses n
kiasm
(rhetoric) An inversion of the relationship between the elements of phrases.

chic /ʃik/ /ʃiːk/ chicer chicest more chic most chic adj
chic elegant stilfull
Elegant, stylish.

chick /t͡ʃɪk/ chicken chicks n
fågelunge
A young bird.
brud tjej
(chiefly, US, Canada, Australia, colloquial) A young, typically attractive, woman or teenage girl.

chickadee /ˈt͡ʃɪ.kəˌdi/ chickadees n
mes tita
A small passerine bird (songbird) of the genus Parus or the family Paridae.

chicken /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/ chickens n
kyckling höna
(uncountable) The meat from this bird eaten as food.
höna kyckling
(archaic) The young of any bird; a chick.
fegis mes
(countable, slang) A coward.

chicken breast chicken breasts n
kycklingbröst
Meat from the body of a chicken.

chicken burger chicken burgers n
kycklingburgare
(Ireland, UK) A sandwich consisting of a piece of boneless, sometimes fried chicken served in a bun, typically hot (called a chicken sandwich in the US).
(US) A sandwich consisting of a patty made from ground chicken, served in a bun, typically hot and often with other ingredients.
The chicken patty used in such a sandwich.

chicken feed chicken feeds n
kycklingfoder
Food (usually grain) given to poultry.

chicken pox chicken poxes n
vattkoppor
(inexact, sometimes, _, proscribed, disease) Any disease causing similar symptoms.

chicken run chicken runs n
hönsgård
An enclosed area, attached to a chicken coop, in which poultry are allowed to run around and peck.

chicken salad chicken salads n
kycklingsallad
A type of salad consisting of a mixture of diced chicken and usually mayonnaise, often with complements (such as diced celery or onions) and condiments.

chicken soup chicken soups n
kycklingsoppa
Any soup made with either pieces of chicken or chicken broth as its main ingredient, often thought to cure everyday illnesses such as the common cold.

chicken wire chicken wires n
hönsnät
(countable) A type of such material, differentiated by material, coating, wire thickness, width, and mesh size.

chicken-hearted more chicken-hearted most chicken-hearted adj
feg harhjärtad
Not brave; lacking courage; cowardly. [from 17th c.]

chickenyard chickenyards n
hönsgård
(US) A chicken run.

chickling vetch n
plattvial
A plant with edible seeds similar to peas and chickpeas of species Lathyrus sativus, used as a famine food but causing lathyrism if eaten in large amounts or over a long time.

chickpea /ˈt͡ʃɪkˌpiː/ chickpeas n
kikärt
A seed of this plant, often used as a food.

chickweed chickweeds n
våtarv
Any of several small-leaved herbs of the genera Cerastium and Stellaria.

chickweed wintergreen n
skogsstjärna
Trientalis europaea; a plant in the Primulaceae family

chicory /ˈ t͡ʃɪkəɹi/ /ˈtʃɪkəɹi/ /ˈtʃɪkɹi/ chicories n
cikoria
(chiefly, Britain) The common chicory (Cichorium intybus), the source of Belgian endive, radicchio, and sugarloaf.

chide / t͡ʃaɪd/ v
hundfila
(transitive) To admonish in blame; to reproach angrily.

chief /t͡ʃiːf/ chiefs n
ledare chef hövding
A leader or head of a group of people, organisation, etc. [from 13th c.]
chef ginstam sköldhuvud
(sometimes, ironic) An informal term of address.

chief executive chief executives n
VD vd verkställande direktör
Chief executive officer.

chief executive officer chief executive officers n
verkställande direktör
(business) The highest-ranking corporate officer or executive officer of a corporation, company, or agency, responsible for carrying out the policies of the board of directors on a day-to-day basis; CEO.

chief information officer chief information officers n
CIO informationschef
An executive who is in charge of the technical affairs of a business, notably as head of the information technology department, typically directly under the chief executive officer and/or the board.

chief of staff chiefs of staff n
stabschef
(military) The senior officer of any of several services of the armed forces of several nations.
(government, politics) The head of any of several political departments in several nations.

chiefly /ˈtʃiːf.li/ more chiefly most chiefly adv
huvudsakligen i synnerhet företrädesvis
(focus) Mainly or principally; almost entirely.

chieftain /ˈt͡ʃiːf.tən/ /ˈt͡ʃiːf.tɪn/ chieftains n
hövding
A leader of a clan or tribe.
ledare
(by extension) A leader of a group.

chiffchaff /ˈt͡ʃɪf.t͡ʃæf/ chiffchaffs n
gransångare
A small, common warbler, Phylloscopus collybita, with yellowish-green plumage that breeds throughout northern and temperate Europe and Asia.

chiffon /ʃɪˈfɑn/ /ˈʃɪfɑn/ chiffons n
chiffong
A lightweight, balanced plain-woven sheer fabric, or gauze, like gossamer, woven of alternate S- and Z-twist crepe (high-twist) yarns made of silk, polyester, or cotton.

child /t͡ʃaɪld/ [t͡ʃaɪ̯ɫd] [ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯.ɫ̩d] childer children n
barn
(with possessive) One's direct descendant by birth, regardless of age; one's offspring; a son or daughter.
A person considered a product of a place or culture, a member of a tribe or culture, regardless of age.
(computing) A data item, process, or object which has a subservient or derivative role relative to another.

child abuse /ˈtʃaɪldəbjuːs/ n
barnmisshandel övergrepp mot barn
(criminology) Physical, sexual or emotional mistreatment of a child that causes long-term or permanent damage. [from 20th c.]

child benefit n
barnbidrag
(UK) A regular government payment made to parents or guardians for each child up to a certain age.

child labour n
barnarbete
(British spelling, Canadian spelling) Work performed by a minor that is prohibited by statute law, or under terms and conditions considered inhumane.

child language n
barnspråk

child marriage child marriages n
barnäktenskap
The marriage or cohabitation between a minor and an adult or another minor.

child pornography n
barnpornografi
Pornographic material depicting minors; sexually explicit (or suggestive) images of children.

child prodigy child prodigies n
underbarn
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child safety seat child safety seats n
bilbarnstol
A car safety restraint designed for infants and young children.

child soldier child soldiers n
barnsoldat
A minor who is put to use for military purposes.

child support n
föräldrapenning
(legal) The ongoing obligation for a periodic payment made directly or indirectly by an obligor, usually the noncustodial parent, to an obligee, usually the custodial parent or other guardian, for the financial care and support of children of a relationship or marriage that has been terminated, or which never existed.

child's play n
barnlek chwarae bach
(idiomatic) Something particularly simple or easy.

child-in-law children-in-law n
svärbarn
A spouse of one's child; a son-in-law or daughter-in-law

childbirth childbirths n
förlossning födsel
The fact or action of giving birth to a child, as the culmination of pregnancy.

childcare childcares n
barnomsorg
(countable) A place where young children are supervised while away from their parents or guardians.

childhood /ˈt͡ʃaɪldhʊd/ childhoods n
barndom
(mostly, uncountable) The state of being a child.
The time during which one is a child, from between infancy and puberty.
(by extension) The early stages of development of something.

childhood friend childhood friends n
barndomsvän
(This entry is a translation hub.)

childhood memory childhood memories n
barndomsminne
A memory formed during the childhood years.

childish /ˈt͡ʃaɪldɪʃ/ more childish most childish adj
barnslig pueril
Immature in thought or behaviour.

childishness childishnesses n
barnslighet
(countable) Childish behaviour.

childless adj
barnlös
Not having any children.

childlessness n
barnlöshet
The state of being childless.

children's home children's homes n
barnhem
A public institution for the care and protection of children whose parents have died or can no longer care for them.

chili /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ /ˈt͡ʃɪliː/ chilies chilis n
chili chilipeppar
(countable) The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.
chili
(uncountable) Powdered chili pepper, used as a spice or flavouring in cooking.

chili con carne /-ˈkɑɹneɪ/ /ˈtʃɪli kɑn ˈkɑɹni/ n
chili con carne chilipeppar med kött
A dish of meat and beans in a tomato sauce flavoured with chili peppers.

chili pepper chili peppers n
chilipeppar
Any fruit of a plant of the botanical genus Capsicum, which has a spicy/burning flavour because it contains capsaicin. (Not all chili peppers are particularly spicy, but all true chili peppers contain some capsaicin, in contrast to e.g. the bell pepper, which is not a true chili pepper and does not.)

chili powder chili powders n
chilipulver
Pulverized dry chilis used for culinary purposes.

chiliagon /ˈkɪliəɡən/ chiliagons n
tusensiding
(geometry, rare) A polygon with a thousand vertices and a thousand edges.

chiliasm /ˈkɪ.lɪæ.z(ə)m/ chiliasms n
kiliasm
Belief in an earthly thousand-year period of peace and prosperity, sometimes equated with the return of Jesus for that period.

chiliastic /ˌkɪ.liˈa.stɪk/ /ˌkɪ.liˈæ.stɪk/ [ˌkʰɪ.ɫiˈæ.stɪk] more chiliastic most chiliastic adj
kiliastisk
Pertaining to the religious doctrine of a thousand-year period of peace and prosperity.

chill /t͡ʃɪl/ chills n
kyla
A moderate, but uncomfortable and penetrating coldness.
kyla kalluft
A sudden penetrating sense of cold, especially one that causes a brief trembling nerve response through the body; the trembling response itself; often associated with illness: fevers and chills, or susceptibility to illness.
An uncomfortable and numbing sense of fear, dread, anxiety, or alarm, often one that is sudden and usually accompanied by a trembling nerve response resembling the body's response to biting cold.

chill /t͡ʃɪl/ v
kyla
(transitive) To lower the temperature of something; to cool.
kallna
(intransitive) To become cold.
chilla
(intransitive, slang) To relax; to lie back.

chill out v
chilla slappna av ta det lugnt
(intransitive, slang) To relax or take time out; to calm down.

chillax /t͡ʃɪˈlæks/ v
chilla softa ta det piano
(intransitive, slang) To relax; to be laid back.
(intransitive, slang) To calm down.

chilling /ˈt͡ʃɪlɪŋ/ more chilling most chilling adj
kylning
Causing cold.
läskigt
Causing mild fear.

chills /t͡ʃɪlz/ n
frossa
(medicine) A feeling of being cold, a symptom of many conditions.

chilly /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ chillier chilliest adj
kylig
Cold enough to cause discomfort.
(figuratively) Distant and cool; unfriendly.

chime /tʃaɪm/ v
klämta ringa
(intransitive) To make the sound of a chime.
(transitive) To cause to sound in harmony; to play a tune, as upon a set of bells; to move or strike in harmony.

chimera /kaɪˈmɪɹə/ /kəˈmɪɹə/ /kɪˈmɪəɹə/ /kʌɪˈmɪəɹə/ chimeras n
chimär chimaira
(figurative) A foolish, incongruous, or vain thought or product of the imagination.
(genetics) An organism with genetically distinct cells originating from two or more zygotes.

chimney /ˈt͡ʃɪmni/ /ˈt͡ʃɪməni/ chimneys chimnies n
skorsten
A vertical tube or hollow column used to emit environmentally polluting gaseous and solid matter (including but not limited to by-products of burning carbon- or hydrocarbon-based fuels); a flue.
(British) The smokestack of a steam locomotive.

chimney stack chimney stacks n
fabriksskorsten skorsten
(architectural element) A vertical structure, normally of brick, rising from a roof, containing one or more flues, each one terminating in a chimney pot.

chimney sweep chimney sweeps n
sotare skorstensfejare sotarmurre
A person whose job is to clean soot from chimneys.

chimney swift chimney swifts n
skorstensseglare
A rapid-flying bird that feeds on flying insects, Chaetura pelagica, with a breeding range in the eastern US extending into Canada and winter range in northwestern South America.

chimpanzee /t͡ʃɪmˈpæn.zi/ /ˌt͡ʃɪm.pænˈziː/ /ˌt͡ʃɪm.pənˈziː/ chimpanzees n
schimpans
Pan troglodytes, a species of great ape in the genus Pan, native to Africa, and believed by biologists to be the closest extant relative to humans along with the bonobo.
(broadly) A member of the genus Pan, including the bonobo which was formerly known as the pygmy chimpanzee.

chin /t͡ʃɪn/ chins n
haka
The bottom of a face, (specifically) the typically jutting jawline below the mouth.

chin up phraseologicalUnit
upp med hakan
(colloquial) Be happy; cheer up.

china /ˈtʃeɪnɪ/ /ˈtʃiːnɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ chinas n
porslin
(uncountable) Chinaware: porcelain tableware.

chinchilla /t͡ʃɪnˈt͡ʃɪlə/ chinchillas n
chinchilla
(countable) Either of two small, crepuscular rodents of the genus Chinchilla, native to the Andes, prized for their very soft fur and often kept as pets.
(uncountable) The fur of a chinchilla, used for clothing.

chinchilla rat chinchilla rats n
chinchillaråtta
Any of the caviomorph rodents of family Abrocomidae.

chine /t͡ʃaɪn/ chines n
krön
The top of a ridge.
The edge or rim of a cask, etc., formed by the projecting ends of the staves; the chamfered end of a stave.

chip /t͡ʃɪp/ chips n
flisa
A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material.
skåra
A damaged area of a surface where a small piece has been broken off.
bricka marker pjäs
(games, gambling) A token used in place of cash.
chips krets
(electronics) A circuit fabricated in one piece on a small, thin substrate; a microchip.
chips
(US, Canada, Australia, and, New Zealand, especially, in the plural) A thin, crisp, fried slice of potato, a crisp; occasionally a similar fried slice of another vegetable or dried fruit.
chipp
(sports) A shot during which the ball travels more predominantly upwards than in a regular shot, as to clear an obstacle.
ruka
A dried piece of dung, often used as fuel.

chip /t͡ʃɪp/ v
flisa
(transitive) To chop or cut into small pieces.
nagga
(transitive) To break small pieces from.
chippa
(transitive, sports) To play a shot hitting the ball predominantly upwards rather than forwards. In association football specifically, when the shot is a shot on goal, the opposing goalkeeper may be the direct object of the verb, rather than the ball.
flagna
(intransitive) To become chipped.

chip log chip logs n
handlogg
(nautical) A simple device for measuring the speed of a vessel, consisting of a wooden board (drag) attached to a line on a reel.

chipmunk /ˈt͡ʃɪp.mʌŋk/ chipmunks n
jordekorre
A squirrel-like rodent of the genus Tamias, native mainly to North America.

chipolata /ˌt͡ʃɪpəˈlɑːtə/ chipolatas n
chipolata
A type of sausage from Europe, typically of seasoned coarsely ground pork.

chipped /t͡ʃɪpt/ more chipped most chipped adj
kantstött
Having one or more chips (small pieces) missing.
chippad
(automotive, not comparable) Having had the engine management system upgraded, usually to increase power.

chirality /kaɪˈɹælɪti/ chiralities n
kiralitet
The phenomenon, in chemistry, physics and mathematics, in which objects are mirror images of each other, but are otherwise identical; handedness

chiropractic n
kiropraktik
(alternative medicine) A system of health care involving manipulation of the spinal column and other body structures, for the purpose of alleviating neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction.

chiropractor /ˈkaɪ.ɹəˌpɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ chiropractors n
kiropraktor
A health-care practitioner who specializes in chiropractic, the hands on or hand-held instrumental movement of the bone structure of the body to improve the function of the joints or nervous system.

chirp /t͡ʃɘːp/ /t͡ʃɚp/ /t͡ʃɜːp/ chirps n
kvitter
A short, sharp or high note or noise, as of a bird or insect.

chirp /t͡ʃɘːp/ /t͡ʃɚp/ /t͡ʃɜːp/ v
kvittra
(intransitive) To make a short, sharp, cheerful note, as of small birds or crickets.

chisel /ˈt͡ʃɪzəl/ chisels n
stämjärn mejsel
A cutting tool used to remove parts of stone, wood or metal by pushing or pounding the back when the sharp edge is against the material. It consists of a slim, oblong block of metal with a sharp wedge or bevel formed on one end and sometimes a handle at the other end.

chisel /ˈt͡ʃɪzəl/ v
mejsla
(intransitive) To use a chisel.
hugga mejsla
(transitive) To work something with a chisel.

chiseler chiselers n
ciselör
One who uses a chisel for carving.

chit-chat v
småprata
(intransitive) To engage in small talk, to discuss unimportant matters.

chiton /ˈkaɪtn̩/ /ˈkaɪtɑn/ /ˈkaɪtɒn/ chitons n
kiton
(historical) A loose woolen tunic worn by men and women in Ancient Greece.
ledsnäcka
Any of various rock-clinging marine molluscs of the class Polyplacophora, including the genus Chiton.

chivalrous /ˈt͡ʃɪv.əl.ɹəs/ /ˈʃɪv.əl.ɹəs/ more chivalrous most chivalrous adj
ridderlig ädel
(of a man) Honourable, especially to women; gallant.
involving chivalry.

chivalrously more chivalrously most chivalrously adv
ridderligt

chive /t͡ʃaɪv/ chives n
gräslök
A perennial plant, Allium schoenoprasum, related to the onion.
(in the plural) The leaves of this plant used as a herb.

chlamydia /kləˈmɪd.i.ə/ chlamydiae chlamydias n
klamydia
(uncountable) Any of several common, often asymptomatic, sexually transmitted diseases caused by the microorganism Chlamydia trachomatis.

chloride /ˈklɔɹˌaɪd/ /ˈklɔːˌɹaɪd/ chlorides n
klorid
(chemistry) any salt of hydrochloric acid, such as sodium chloride, or any binary compound of chlorine and another element or radical

chlorinate /ˈklɒ.ɹɪ.neɪt/ v
klorera
(transitive, chemistry) To add chlorine to (something, especially water, to purify it; or an auriferous substance, to extract gold from it).

chlorine /ˈklɔɹin/ /ˈklɔːɹiːn/ chlorines n
klor
A toxic, green, gaseous chemical element (symbol Cl) with an atomic number of 17.

chlorine dioxide n
klordioxid
a reddish-yellow explosive gas, ClO2, used as a water disinfectant and to bleach flour and wood pulp

chlorine fluoride chlorine fluorides n
klorfluorid
(inorganic compound) Any binary compound of chlorine and fluorine.

chlorine monofluoride n
klormonofluorid
(inorganic compound) A gaseous binary compound, CF, of chlorine and fluorine.

chlorine pentafluoride n
klorpentafluorid
(inorganic compound) A gaseous hypervalent binary compound, CF5, of chlorine and fluorine.

chlorine trifluoride n
klortrifluorid
(inorganic compound) A poisonous gaseous binary compound, CF3, of chlorine and fluorine.

chloroform /ˈklɔːɹə(ʊ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)m/ n
kloroform
(organic compound) A halogenated hydrocarbon, trichloromethane, CHCl3; it is a volatile, sweet-smelling liquid, used extensively as a solvent and formerly as an anesthetic.

chloroma chloromas chloromata n
klorom
(oncology) A myeloid sarcoma, often green in tint.

chlorophyll /ˈklɒɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔː.ɹə.fɪl/ chlorophylls n
klorofyll bladgrönt
(biochemistry) Any of a group of green pigments that are found in the chloroplasts of plants and in other photosynthetic organisms such as cyanobacteria.

chlorous acid n
klorsyrlighet
(chemistry) an unstable acid, HClO2, known only in solution or as its salts, the chlorites; it is a strong oxidizing agent

chocolate /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ more chocolate most chocolate adj
choklad
Made of or containing chocolate.
chokladbrun choklad
Having a dark reddish-brown colour/color.

chocolate /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ chocolates n
choklad
(mostly, uncountable) A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans.
pralin chokladbit
(countable) A single, small piece of confectionery made from chocolate.
chokladbrunt choklad
(uncountable) A dark, reddish-brown colour/color, like that of chocolate (also called chocolate brown).

chocolate bar chocolate bars n
chokladkaka
A flat slab of chocolate, usually oblong in shape, which can be broken into smaller segments when being eaten, either solid or with a filling such as nuts or caramel.

chocolate cake chocolate cakes n
chokladkaka chokladtårta
A cake flavored with melted chocolate or chocolate powder.

chocolate truffle chocolate truffles n
chokladtryffel
A confection having a center of ganache and an outer coating of powdered cocoa or chocolate.

choice /t͡ʃɔɪs/ choicer choicest more choice most choice adj
prima utsökt utvald
Especially good or preferred.

choice /t͡ʃɔɪs/ choices n
val
One selection or preference; that which is chosen or decided; the outcome of a decision.
urval sortiment
Anything that can be chosen.
bäst elit
(usually, with the) The best or most preferable part.

choir /kwaɪə(ɹ)/ /kwaɪɚ/ choirs n
kör
A group of people who sing together; a company of people who are trained to sing together.
(Christian angelology) One of the nine ranks or orders of angels.
kor kör
(architecture) The part of a church where the choir assembles for song.

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ chokes n
choke
A control on a carburetor to adjust the air/fuel mixture when the engine is cold.
järngrepp
(sports) In wrestling, karate (etc.), a type of hold that can result in strangulation.
minskas
A constriction at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel which affects the spread of the shot.

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ v
kväva
(transitive) To prevent (someone) from breathing or talking by strangling or filling the windpipe.

choke a darkie v
lägga en negerarm
(slang, vulgar, colloquial) To defecate.

chokeberry chokeberries n
aronia
Either of two species in Aronia, formerly and sometimes in Photinia, deciduous shrubs, native to Russia and eastern North America and most commonly found in wet woods and swamps.

chokecherry chokecherries n
virginiahägg
Any of several American wild cherry trees, especially Prunus virginiana.

chokehold /ˈt͡ʃoʊkˌhoʊld/ chokeholds n
strypgrepp
(martial arts, wrestling) A grappling hold around the neck that cuts off the flow of air to the brain.

choker /ˈtʃəʊkə/ /ˈt͡ʃoʊkɚ/ chokers n
choker collier
(fashion) A piece of jewelry or ornamental fabric, worn as a necklace or neckerchief, tight to the throat.
kvävare
One who operates the choke of an engine during ignition.

cholecystectomy cholecystectomies n
kolecystektomi
(surgery) The surgical procedure to remove the gall bladder

choler cholers n
ilska
Anger or irritability.

cholera /ˈkɑləɹə/ /ˈkɒləɹə/ choleras n
kolera
(pathology) Any of several acute infectious diseases of humans and domestic animals, caused by certain strains of the Vibrio cholerae bacterium through ingestion of contaminated water or food, usually marked by severe gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration.

choleric /kɘˈliəɹɘk/ /kəˈlɛɹɪk/ /ˈkɑlɝɪk/ /ˈkɒl(ə)ɹɪk/ /ˈkɔl(ɘ)ɹɘk/ more choleric most choleric adj
kolerisk
(according to theories of the four humours or temperaments) Having a temperament characterized by an excess of choler; easily becoming angry.

cholesterol /kəˈlɛstəɹɒl/ /kəˈlɛstɹɒl/ cholesterols n
kolesterol
(biochemistry) A sterol lipid synthesized by the liver and transported in the bloodstream to the membranes of all animal cells; it plays a central role in many biochemical processes and, as a lipoprotein that coats the walls of blood vessels, is associated with cardiovascular disease.

cholic acid cholic acids n
cholsyra
(biochemistry) a steroidal bile acid, C24H40O5, derived from cholesterol

choline /ˈkoʊliːn/ cholines n
kolin
(organic compound) A hydroxy quaternary ammonium compound with formula (CH3)3N+CH2CH2OHX−. It is an essential nutrient for cardiovascular and brain health and for cell membrane formation.

chomp /tʃɒmp/ /t͡ʃɑmp/ v
hugga smälla ihop
(intransitive) To bite or chew loudly or heavily.

chondrocyte chondrocytes n
kondrocyt
(biology) A cell that makes up the tissue of cartilage.

choo-choo choo-choos n
tuff-tuff
(childish) The sound made by a steam locomotive or ship.

choose /t͡ʃuːz/ v
välja
To pick; to make the choice of; to select.

chop /t͡ʃɑp/ /t͡ʃɒp/ chops n
kotlett
A cut of meat, often containing a section of a rib.
hugg
A blow with an axe, cleaver, or similar utensil.
slag
(martial arts) A blow delivered with the hand rigid and outstretched.
svallvåg
Ocean waves, generally caused by wind, distinguished from swell by being smaller and not lasting as long.

chop-chop interjection
skynda skynda dig skynda på
Used to urge someone to do something quickly.

chopping board chopping boards n
skärbräda
A sturdy board, used for cutting and preparing food.

chopstick chopsticks n
ätpinne kinapinne pinne
(usually, in the plural) An East Asian eating utensil usually used as a pair and held in one hand to grip pieces of food or occasionally to mix liquids or scoop up small pieces of food. The utensil is a stick, usually made of wood and measuring approximately 23cm (10 inches) in length.

chorale /kɔːˈɹɑːl/ chorales n
koral
(Christianity) A form of Lutheran or Protestant hymn tune.
kör
(music, religion) A chorus or choir.

chord /kɔɹd/ /kɔː(ɹ)d/ chords n
ackord
(music) A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.

chordate /ˈkɔːdeɪt/ /ˈkɔːɹdeɪt/ chordates n
ryggsträngsdjur
A member of the phylum Chordata; numerous animals having a notochord at some stage of their development; in vertebrates this develops into the spine.

chore /t͡ʃo(ː)ɹ/ /t͡ʃoə/ /t͡ʃɔɹ/ /t͡ʃɔː/ chores n
(tråkig) rutinuppgift (tråkigt) rutinarbete
A task, especially a difficult, unpleasant, or routine one.

choreograph /ˈkɒɹiəɡɹæf/ /ˈkɒɹiəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈkɔɹjəɡɹæf/ v
koreografera
To design and record the choreography for a dramatic work such as a ballet

choreographer choreographers n
koreograf
A person who choreographs.

choreography /ˌkɒɹiˌɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌkɔɹiˌɑɡɹəfi/ choreographies n
koreografi
(by extension) The art of creating and arranging sequences of movement for performances of any kind, such as in fight choreography.
(uncountable) The art of creating, arranging and recording the dance movements of a work, such as a ballet.

chorister /ˈkwæɹɪstəɹ/ /ˈkwɒɹɪstəɹ/ /ˈkwɪɹɪstəɹ/ /ˈkɒɹɪstə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹɪstɚ/ choristers n
körsångare
A singer in a choir.

chorizo /tʃəˈɹisoʊ/ /t͡ʃoʊˈɹisoʊ/ /t͡ʃoʊˈɹiθoʊ/ /t͡ʃɒˈɹiː.zəʊ/ /t͡ʃɒˈɹiːsəʊ/ /t͡ʃɒˈɹiːθəʊ/ /t͡ʃəˈɹi.tsəʊ/ /t͡ʃəˈɹi.zoʊ/ /t͡ʃəˈɹɪtsəʊ/ chorizos n
chorizo
A spicy Spanish sausage flavoured with paprika, often crumbled for use in filling tacos, quesadillas, etc.

chorus /ˈkɔɹaɪ/ /ˈkɔɹəs/ /ˈkɔːɹaɪ/ /ˈkɔːɹəs/ chori choruses chorusses n
kör
A group of singers performing together; a choir; specifically, such a group singing together in a musical, an opera, etc., as distinct from the soloists; an ensemble.
refräng omkväde
A part of a song which is repeated between verses to emphasize the song's content; a refrain.

chosen /ˈt͡ʃoʊ.zən/ /ˈt͡ʃəʊ.zən/ more chosen most chosen adj
vald
picked; selected
elected

chosen one chosen ones n
den utvalde
(authorship, informal) A character in a narrative work who is predestined to save the world or do some other grand and heroic accomplishment; one who is predestined to become the one

chough /t͡ʃʌf/ choughs n
alpkråka alpkaja alpkråkor
Either of two species of bird of the genus Pyrrhocorax in the crow family Corvidae that breed mainly in high mountains and on coastal sea cliffs of Eurasia.

chrestomathy /kɹɛˈstɒməθi/ chrestomathies n
krestomati läsebok
A collection of written passages, used to learn an unfamiliar language.

chrism /ˈkɹɪz(ə)m/ chrisms n
krisma
A mixture of oil and balm, consecrated for use as an anointing fluid in certain Christian ceremonies, especially confirmation.

christen /ˈkɹɪsən/ v
döpa
(transitive) To perform the religious act of baptism upon; to baptize.
(transitive, by extension) To name.

christening /ˈkɹɪs.ə.nɪŋ/ christenings n
dop
The Christian sacrament at which someone, usually a child, is baptized and given a Christian name.
Any instance of someone's or something's being christened.

chromatic /kɹoʊˈmæt.ɪk/ /kɹəʊˈmæt.ɪk/ /kɹəˈmæt ɪk/ /kɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ [-ɾɪk] more chromatic most chromatic adj
kromatisk
(uncomparable) Characterized or caused by, or relating to, colour or hue.
Relating to or using notes not belonging to the diatonic scale of the key in which a passage of music is written.

chromatic scale chromatic scales n
kromatisk skala
(music) A scale including all intervals of a particular tuning within an octave.

chromaticism chromaticisms n
kromaticism
the quality or state of being chromatic

chromaticity chromaticities n
kromaticitet
An objective specification of the quality of a colour, regardless of its luminance.

chromatid /ˈkɹəʊmətɪd/ chromatids n
kromatid

chromatin /ˈkɹəʊmətɪn/ chromatins n
kromatin
(biology) A complex of DNA, RNA and proteins within the cell nucleus out of which chromosomes condense during cell division.

chromium /ˈkɹoʊ.mi.əm/ chromiums n
krom
A chemical element (symbol Cr) with an atomic number of 24: a steely-grey, lustrous, hard and brittle transition metal.

chromosome /ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/ /ˈkɹoʊməˌzoʊm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌzəʊn/ chromosomes n
kromosom
(cytology, genetics) A linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism.

chroneme chronemes n
kronem
A basic, theoretical unit of sound that can distinguish words by duration only of a vowel or consonant.

chronic /ˈkɹɒnɪk/ more chronic most chronic adj
kronisk
Of a problem, that continues over an extended period of time.
(medicine) Prolonged or slow to heal.

chronic bronchitis chronic bronchitides chronic bronchitises n
kvickdrag
(diseases) One of the two entities making up chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), defined as having a productive cough for three months in each of two successive years in a patient in whom other causes of chronic cough have been excluded.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases n
kvickdrag
(pathology) Any of a group of diseases characterized by the pathological limitation of airflow in the airway that is not fully reversible. May be caused by reactive airways, chronic infection, congenital defects, or, most commonly, cigarette smoking. Generally does not include neoplasms, which could also obstruct airways.

chronic wasting disease n
avmagringssjuka förtviningssjuka
(veterinary, pathology) A transmissible spongiform encephalopathy found in deer, typified by chronic weight loss leading to death.

chronically more chronically most chronically adv
kroniskt
In a chronic manner, or to a chronic degree.

chronicity /kɹɑˈnɪsɪti/ /kɹɒˈnɪsɪti/ chronicities n
kronicitet kroniskhet
The condition of being chronic.

chronicle /ˈkrɑnɪkl̩/ /ˈkɹɒnɪkəl/ chronicles n
krönika
A written account of events and when they happened, ordered by time.

chronicler chroniclers n
krönikör krönikeskrivare annalist kronist krönikeförfattare
A person who writes a chronicle or chronicles.

chronological /ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ more chronological most chronological adj
kronologisk
In order of time from the earliest to the latest.

chronology /kɹəˈnɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /kɹəˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ chronologies n
kronologi
(uncountable) The science of determining the order in which events occurred.
kronologi ordning tidsordning
(countable) An arrangement of events into chronological order; called a timeline when involving graphical elements.

chronostasis /-ˈstæ-/ /ˌkɹoʊ-/ /ˌkɹɑnəˈsteɪsɪs/ /ˌkɹɒnəˈsteɪsɪs/ /ˌkɹəʊ-/ n
chronostasis
(optics) A visual illusion in which a regular movement seems to pause the first time it is observed.

chronozone /ˈkɹɒnəzəʊn/ chronozones n
kronozon
(geology) A group of strata formed during the same chron of geologic time

chrysalis /ˈkɹɪsəlɪs/ chrysalides chrysalises chrysalisses n
puppa
The pupa of a butterfly or moth, enclosed inside a cocoon, in which metamorphosis takes place.

chrysanthemum /krɪˈsænθəməm/ chrysanthema chrysanthemums n
krysantemum
Any of many flowering perennial plants, of the genus Chrysanthemum, native to China, that have showy radiate heads.

chrysoprase chrysoprases n
chrysopras krysopras
(mineral) A variety of light-green translucent quartz.

chrysotile /ˈkɹɪs.ə.tɪl/ chrysotiles n
krysotil
(mineral) A fibrous silicate mineral with the chemical formula Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4; a form of serpentine asbestos.

chthonic /ˈkθɒnɪk/ /ˈθɑnɪk/ more chthonic most chthonic adj
ktonisk
Dwelling within or under the earth. [from late 18th c.]

chubby /ˈt͡ʃʌbi/ chubbier chubbiest adj
knubbig mullig
Of a person: slightly overweight, somewhat fat, and hence plump, rounded, and soft.
Of a body part: containing a moderate amount of fat.

chuchotage /ʃu.ʃoʊˈtɑʒ/ /ʃu.ʃəʊˈtɑːʒ/ n
viskningstolkning
The interpretation or translation of speech in a whisper to a single person in proximity to other people.

chuck /t͡ʃʌk/ chucks n
chuck
(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that holds an object firmly in place, for example holding a drill bit in a high-speed rotating drill or grinder.

chuck steak chuck steaks n
högrev
A particular cut of beef, containing part of the shoulder bones.

chuckle /ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/ v
skrocka
To laugh quietly or inwardly.
kackla
(intransitive, archaic) To make the sound of a chicken; to cluck.

chufa chufas n
jordmandel
Cyperus esculentus, a species of sedge native to warm temperate to subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere having small edible tubers (tiger nuts).

chuffed /ˈtʃʌft/ more chuffed most chuffed adj
asnöjd nöjd
(UK, Ireland, informal) Very pleased or satisfied; delighted.

chunder /ˈtʃandə/ /ˈtʃɐndə/ /ˈtʃʌndə(ɹ)/ chunders n
kräk spya
(UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, slang) Vomit. [from 1950.]

chunder /ˈtʃandə/ /ˈtʃɐndə/ /ˈtʃʌndə(ɹ)/ v
kräkas spy
(Australia, New Zealand, Britain, slang) To throw up, to vomit, particularly from excessive alcohol consumption.

chunk /t͡ʃʌŋk/ chunks n
bit
A part of something that has been separated.
klump
A representative portion of a substance, often large and irregular.

church /t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/ /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/ churches n
kyrka
(countable) A Christian house of worship; a building where Christian religious services take place. [from 9th c.]
(countable) A local group of people who follow the same Christian religious beliefs, local or general. [from 9th c.]
(uncountable, countable, as bare noun) Christian worship held at a church; service. [from 10th c.]
(uncountable) Organized religion in general or a specific religion considered as a political institution.

church /t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/ /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/ v
kyrkta kyrktaga
(transitive, Christianity, now, _, historical) To conduct a religious service for (a woman after childbirth, or a newly married couple). [from 15th c.]

church bell church bells n
kyrkklocka
A bell belonging to a church, usually housed in a tower or steeple, customarily rung before church services or for other occasions such as weddings.

church service church services n
gudstjänst
A formalized period of communal worship, often but not exclusively occurring on Sunday, or Saturday in the case of those churches practicing Sabbatarianism.

churchgoer churchgoers n
kyrkobesökare
One who regularly goes to church; a practicing Christian.

churching churchings n
kyrktagning

churchwarden churchwardens n
kyrkvärd
(British) A lay officer of the Church of England who handles the secular affairs of the parish.

churchyard /ˈt͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ.jɑːd/ /ˈt͡ʃɝt͡ʃ.jɑɹd/ churchyards n
kyrkogård
A patch of land adjoining a church, often used as a graveyard.

churn /tʃɜːn/ /t͡ʃɝn/ churns n
kärna
A vessel used for churning, especially for producing butter.

churn /tʃɜːn/ /t͡ʃɝn/ v
kärna
(transitive) To agitate rapidly and repetitively, or to stir with a rowing or rocking motion; generally applies to liquids, notably cream.

churn out v
spotta ur sig
(transitive, informal) To produce a large quantity of (something) rapidly and easily.

churro /ˈtʃʊɹ.əʊ/ /ˈt͡ʃɜɹ.oʊ/ /ˈt͡ʃʊɹ.oʊ/ churros n
churro churros
A fried pastry from Spain, typically eaten as a dessert and with chocolate beverage.

chute /ʃ(j)uːt/ /ʃɪu̯t/ chutes n
ränna kana slas
A framework, trough, or tube, upon or through which objects are made to slide from a higher to a lower level, or through which water passes to a wheel.
fallskärm
(informal) A parachute.

chutzpah /ˈxʊts.pɑ/ chutzpahs n
fräckhet
(informal) Nearly arrogant courage; utter audacity, effrontery or impudence; supreme self-confidence; exaggerated self-opinion.

chyme /kaɪm/ chymes n
kymus
The thick semifluid mass of partly digested food that is passed from the stomach to the duodenum.

chymotrypsin chymotrypsins n
kymotrypsin
An endopeptidase enzyme that cleaves peptides at the carboxyl side of tyrosine, tryptophan, and phenylalanine amino acids.

chymotrypsinogen chymotrypsinogens n
kymotrypsinogen
(biochemistry) An inactive precursor to chymotrypsin

cicada /sɪˈkeɪ.də/ /sɪˈkɑ.də/ /sɪˈkɑː.də/ [sɪˈkʰeɪ̯.də] [sɪˈkʰɑː.də] [sɪ̈ˈkʰeɪ̯.ɾə] [sɪ̈ˈkʰɑ.ɾə] cicadae cicadas cicadæ n
cikada sångstrit
Any of several insects in the superfamily Cicadoidea, with small eyes wide apart on the head and transparent well-veined wings.

cicely cicelies n
spansk körvel
Myrrhis odorata, a plant in the genus Myrrhis, in the family Apiaceae.

cichlid /ˈsɪklɪd/ cichlids n
ciklid
Any of many tropical fish, of the family Cichlidae, popular as aquarium fish.

cider /ˈsaɪ̯.də/ /ˈsaɪ̯.dɚ/ [ˈsʌɪ̯ɾə(ɹ)] ciders n
cider glas cider must
(US, Canada) A non-alcoholic still beverage consisting of the juice of early-harvest apples, usually unfiltered and still containing pulp; apple cider; sweet cider (without pulp such a beverage is called apple juice).
cider äppelcider äppelvin
(Australia) A non-alcoholic carbonated beverage made from apples or pears.
(Japan, South Korea) A non-alcoholic, lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage.
cider glas cider
(countable) A cup, glass, or serving of any of these beverages.

cigar /sɪˈɡɑɹ/ /sɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)/ cigars n
cigarr
A cylinder of tobacco rolled and wrapped with an outer covering of tobacco leaves, intended to be smoked.

cigarette /sɪ.ɡəˈɹɛt/ /ˈsɪ.ɡə.ɹɛt/ cigarettes n
cigarett
Tobacco or other substances, in a thin roll wrapped with paper, intended to be smoked.

cigarette case cigarette cases n
cigarettetui
A small flat case for holding cigarettes.

cigarette holder cigarette holders n
cigarettmunstycke
A tube-like device that holds a cigarette and through which the cigarette is smoked.

cigarillo /ˌsɪɡəˈɹɪloʊ/ cigarilloes cigarillos n
cigarill
A thin cigar, differing from a cigarette in being wrapped with tobacco leaves rather than paper.

cilantro /sɪˈlæntɹəʊ/ /sɪˈlɑntɹoʊ/ cilantros n
koriander
(US) The stems and leaves of the coriander plant, Coriandrum sativum, used as a seasoning and garnish in cooking.

ciliary body ciliary bodies n
ciliarkropp strålkropp
(anatomy) circumferential tissue inside the eye composed of the ciliary muscle and ciliary processes

cilium /ˈsɪl.i.əm/ cilia n
cilie
(cytology) A short microscopic hairlike organelle projecting from a eukaryotic cell (such as a unicellular organism or one cell of a multicelled organism) which serve either for propulsion by causing currents in the surrounding fluid or as sensors.

cinch /sɪntʃ/ cinches n
barnlek
(informal) Something that is very easy to do.

cinder /ˈsɪndə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪndɚ/ cinders n
aska slagg
Partially or mostly burnt material that results from incomplete combustion of coal or wood etc.
masugnsslagg
Slag from a metal furnace.

cinema /ˈsɪn.ə.mə/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mɑː/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mə/ cinemas n
bio biograf
(countable) A movie theatre, a movie house
film
(film, uncountable) Films collectively.
film filmbransch
(film, uncountable) The film and movie industry.
filmkonst film
(film, countable, uncountable) The art of making films and movies; cinematography

cinephile /ˈsɪnəˌfaɪl/ /ˈsɪnɪfɑɪl/ cinephiles n
cineast filmkännare filmälskare
An enthusiast of films and the cinema; a cineast.

cinereous bunting cinereous buntings n
gulgrå sparv
Emberiza cineracea, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

cinereous tit cinereous tits n
grå talgoxe
Parus cinereus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

cinnabar /ˈsɪn.əˌbɑɹ/ /ˈsɪn.əˌbɑː(ɹ)/ cinnabars n
cinnober
A deep red mineral, mercuric sulfide, HgS; the principal ore of mercury; such ore used as the pigment vermilion.

cinnamic acid n
kanelsyra
(organic compound) The aromatic carboxylic acid C6H5-CH=CH-COOH obtained from cinnamon; it is used in perfumery etc

cinnamon /ˈsɪ.mɪn/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mɪn/ cinnamons n
kanel äkta kanel
Several related trees, notably the Indonesian cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmanni) and Chinese cinnamon or cassia (Cinnamomum aromaticum or Cinnamomum cassia).
kanel
(mostly, uncountable) A spice from the dried aromatic bark of the cinnamon tree, either rolled into strips or ground into a powder. The word is commonly used as trade name for spices made of any of the species above.

cinnamon roll cinnamon rolls n
kanelbulle örfil kanelsnäcka
(baking) A rolled pastry flavored with cinnamon and sugar.

cinnamon-breasted tit cinnamon-breasted tits n
gräddbukig mes
Melaniparus pallidiventris, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

cinquedea /ˌt͡ʃɪŋkwɪˈdeɪə/ /ˌt͡ʃɪŋkwɪˈdi.ə/ cinquedeas n
cinquedea oxtunga
A short sword with a heavy blade developed in northeastern Italy during the Renaissance, often richly ornamented.

cinquefoil /ˈsɪŋk.fɔɪl/ cinquefoils n
femblading
(heraldiccharge) A stylized flower or leaf with five lobes.

cipher /ˈsaɪfə/ /ˈsaɪfɚ/ ciphers n
siffra
A numeric character.
chiffer
A method of transforming a text in order to conceal its meaning.
(cryptography) A cryptographic system using an algorithm that converts letters or sequences of bits into ciphertext.
Ciphertext; a message concealed via a cipher.
nolla
Someone or something of no importance.

circa /ˈsɜːkə/ /ˈsɝkə/ preposition
cirka
Approximately, about, around (typically in relation to time)

circadian rhythm circadian rhythms n
dygnsrytm
(biology, sleep medicine) The internal body clock that regulates the roughly 24-hour cycle of biological processes in animals and plants.

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] circles n
cirkel krets
(geometry) A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center).
(astronomy) An instrument of observation, whose graduated limb consists of an entire circle. When fixed to a wall in an observatory, it is called a mural circle; when mounted with a telescope on an axis and in Y's, in the plane of the meridian, a meridian or transit circle; when involving the principle of reflection, like the sextant, a reflecting circle; and when that of repeating an angle several times continuously along the graduated limb, a repeating circle.
cirkel cirkelskiva
A two-dimensional geometric figure, a disk, consisting of the set of all those points of a plane at a distance less than or equal to a fixed distance (radius) from a given point.
cirkel ring
Any thin three-dimensional equivalent of the geometric figures.
krets cirkel
A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest.
påsar under ögonen
(in the plural) A bagginess of the skin below the eyes from lack of sleep.

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] v
ringa in omge
(transitive) To surround.
ringa in inringa
(transitive) To place or mark a circle around.
kretsa cirkla
(intransitive) To travel in circles.

circle of friends circles of friends n
vänkrets umgängeskrets
A group of close friends who usually do things together.

circle runner circle runners n
mittsexa

circuit /ˈsəɾ.kɪʈ/ /ˈsɜː.kɪt/ /ˈsɜː.kɪʈ/ /ˈsɝ.kɪt/ circuits n
krets
(electricity) Enclosed path of an electric current, usually designed for a certain function.

circuit breaker circuit breakers n
dvärgbrytare effektbrytare
(electricity) An electrical switch capable of opening and closing an electrical circuit in all operating conditions, including fault situations.

circuitous /sɚˈkjuːətəs/ /sɚˈkjuːɪtəs/ /sɜːˈkjuːɪtəs/ more circuitous most circuitous adj
omständlig
Not direct or to the point.

circular /ˈsɜː.kjə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ.kjə.lɚ/ more circular most circular adj
cirkel cirkulär ring
Of or relating to a circle.
cirkelformad cirkulär ringformad rund
In the shape of, or moving in a circle.

circular arc circular arcs n
cirkelbåge cirkelsektor
A continuous section of the circumference of a circle.

circular argument circular arguments n
cirkelargument cirkelbevis
(philosophy, logic) An argument which commits the logical fallacy of assuming what it is attempting to prove.

circular definition circular definitions n
cirkeldefinition
(semantics) A definition relying directly or indirectly on the term being defined.

circular saw circular saws n
cirkelsåg
A power saw with a circular cutting blade, whose teeth rotate rapidly.

circular sector circular sectors n
sektor cirkelsektor
(geometry) A portion of a circle enclosed by two radii and an arc.

circulatory system /-tɹi-/ /ˌsɜːk(j)uːlətəɹi ˈsɪstəm/ /ˌsɝkjələˌtɔɹi ˈsɪstəm/ circulatory systems n
cirkulationssystem
(physiology) The parts of an animal body comprising the heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries), and blood, which circulate the blood around the body. [from mid 19th c.]

circumcise /ˈsəːkəmsʌɪz/ v
omskära
(sometimes, _, proscribed) To surgically remove the clitoris (clitoridectomy), clitoral hood, or labia.
(military, nautical, slang) To trim off the portion of the barrel liner of a large-caliber naval gun that protrudes from the end of the barrel as a result of the liner slowly stretching from prolonged fire.

circumcision circumcisions n
omskärelse manlig omskärelse
The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis.

circumference /səˈkam.fɹəns/ /səˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɚˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɜːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɝːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ circumferences n
omkrets
(geometry) The line that bounds a circle or other two-dimensional figure.
(geometry) The length of such a line.

circumfix /səːkəmˈfɪks/ /sɚkəmˈfɪks/ /ˈsəːkəmfɪks/ /ˈsɚkəmfɪks/ circumfixes n
cirkumfix
(grammar) An affix containing both a prefixing and a suffixing element existing as a single morphological unit.

circumflex /ˈsɜː.kəmˌflɛks/ /ˈsɝ.kəmˌflɛks/ circumflexes n
cirkumflex
A diacritical mark (ˆ) placed over a vowel in the orthography or transliteration of many languages to change its pronunciation; while in some other languages over a consonant.

circumlocution /ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌsɝkəmləˈkjuʃən/ circumlocutions n
omsvep
(uncountable) A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; thus:
omskrivning
(countable) An instance of such usage; a roundabout expression, whether an inadvisable one or a necessary one.

circumlocutionary /ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃənəɹi/ /ˌsɝːkəmləˈkjuːʃənɛɹi/ more circumlocutionary most circumlocutionary adj
undanglidande
(of speech) Evasive, avoiding difficult questions or key points.

circumnavigation circumnavigations n
kringsegling
The act of circumnavigating, or sailing round.

circumpolar adj
cirkumpolär
Located or found throughout a polar region.
(astronomy) Of a celestial body, continually visible above the horizon during the entire 360 degrees of daily travel.

circumscribe /ˈsɜː.kəm.skɹaɪb/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.skɹaɪb/ v
omskriva
To draw a line around; to encircle.
begränsa kringgärda kringskära
To limit narrowly; to restrict.

circumspection circumspections n
försiktighet förtänksamhet varsamhet
Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; consideration of all that is pertinent.

circumstance /-aːns/ /-æns/ /-ɑːns/ /ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)ns/ /ˈsɜːkəmstæns/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.ˌstæns/ circumstances n
omständighet
Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event.

circumvent /səːkəmˈvɛnt/ v
kringgå
(transitive) to avoid or get around something; to bypass

circus /ˈsɜːkəs/ /ˈsɝkəs/ circi circuses circusses n
cirkus
A traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts, that gives shows usually in a circular tent. [from late 18th c.]

circus ring circus rings n
manege
A circular arena in a circus, where the acts are performed.

cirl bunting /səːl ˈbʌntɪŋ/ cirl buntings n
häcksparv
A small Old World passerine bird, Emberiza cirlus, of the bunting family (Emberizidae), very similar to the yellowhammer.

cirrhosis /sɪˈɹoʊ.sɪs/ cirrhoses n
cirros skrumplever
(pathology) A chronic disease of the liver caused by damage from toxins (including alcohol), metabolic problems, hepatitis, or nutritional deprivation, characterised by an increase in fibrous tissue and the destruction of liver cells.

cis /sɪs/ adj
cis
Cisgender (or sometimes cissexual): not trans (transgender or transsexual) nor non-binary.

cis person cis people cis persons n
cisperson
A cisgender/cissexual person: one whose gender matches his or her assigned sex.

cis- /sɪs/ prefix
cis-
(chemistry) Forming names of chemical compounds in which two atoms or groups are situated on the same side of some plane of symmetry passing through the compound.

cisalpine /sɪsˈæl.paɪn/ more cisalpine most cisalpine adj
cisalpin cisalpinsk
On this side of the Alps (usually with respect to Rome, therefore the south side).

cisco /ˈsɪskəʊ/ ciscoes ciscos n
sik
Any North American freshwater fish of certain species of the genus Coregonus that live in cold-water lakes.

cistern /ˈsɪs.tən/ /ˈsɪs.tɚn/ cisterns n
cistern
A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.

citadel /ˈsɪtədəl/ /ˈsɪtədɛl/ citadels n
citadell
A strong fortress that sits high above a city.
(sometimes, figurative) A stronghold or fortified place.

citation needed /-dəd/ /ˌsaɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩ ˈniː.dɪd/ /ˌsaɪˈteɪ.ʃən ˈni.dɪd/ phraseologicalUnit
källa behövs
(originally, Internet slang, chiefly, humorous) Used to designate an assertion or other statement as false, inaccurate, or requiring verification.

citizen /ˈsɪtɪsən/ /ˈsɪtɪzən/ citizens n
medborgare statsborgare
A legally-recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role. [from 14th c.]
civilist innevånare
(Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]

citizen journalism n
medborgarjournalistik
(media) Independent reporting, often by amateurs on the scene of an event, and disseminated via new media.

citizen of the world citizens of the world n
världsmedborgare
A person regarded as part of the global citizenry; specifically, one who takes the view that they belong to no particular country or state.

citizen science citizen sciences n
medborgarforskning
(science) Scientific research done, in whole or in part, by amateur (or nonprofessional) scientists. [from 1990s]

citizenship /sɪtɪzənʃɪp/ citizenships n
medborgarskap
The status of being a citizen, in its various senses.
The state of being a citizen, in its various senses.

citrate /ˈsɪtɹeɪt/ citrates n
citrat
(organic compound) Any salt or ester of citric acid.

citric acid /ˌsɪtɹɪk ˈæsɪd/ n
citronsyra
(carboxylic acid) A colourless crystalline compound, 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, C6H8O7, found in citrus fruit; it is used as a food additive and in the manufacture of citrates.

citric acid cycle /ˈsɪtɹɪk ˌæsɪd ˈsaɪkəl/ n
citronsyracykel
(biochemistry) The Krebs cycle.

citriculturist citriculturists n
citrusodlare
One who cultivates citrus fruits.

citrine wagtail citrine wagtails n
citronärla
Motacilla citreola, a small passerine bird in the family Motacillidae native to Eurasia

citron /ˈsɪtəɹn/ /ˈsɪtɹən/ citrons n
suckatcitron cedrat sötcitron
The fruit of a citron tree.

citrus /ˈsɪtɹəs/ citri citruses citrusses n
citrusträd
Any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Citrus in the family Rutaceae.

citrus fruit citrus fruits n
citrusfrukt
Any of the fruits in the common genus Citrus of flowering plants in the family Rutaceae.

city /sɪtɪ/ /ˈsɪti/ [ˈsɪtʰiː] [ˈsɪɾi] cities n
stad
(UK) A settlement granted special status by royal charter or letters patent; traditionally, a settlement with a cathedral regardless of size.

city block city blocks n
kvarter
The smallest part of a town enclosed by streets.
The distance from one urban street to the next, or an approximately comparable distance.

city hall /ˈsɪti ˌhɑl/ /ˈsɪti ˌhɔl/ /ˈsɪti ˌhɔːl/ /ˈsɪtɪ ˌhɔːl/ city halls n
rådhus stadshus
The building that houses a city's government.

city state city states n
stadsstat
A sovereign city, as in Ancient Greece, often part of a league of such cities.

city wall city walls n
stadsmur ringmur
(usually, in plural) A wall around a city, built to define the city's boundaries, and sometimes to protect it from aggressors.

cityscape cityscapes n
stadsbild
The view of the buildings of a city, usually referring to a pictured landscape.

civet /ˈsɪ.vɪt/ civets n
sibet sibetolja
(uncountable) The musky perfume produced by the animal.

civic /ˈsɪvɪk/ more civic most civic adj
medborgerlig borgerlig
Of, relating to, or belonging to a city, a citizen, or citizenship; municipal or civil.

civil /ˈsɪv.əl/ civiler civilest more civil most civil adj
civil
(uncomparable) Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.
civiliserad
(comparable) Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner; avoiding displays of hostility.

civil disobedience n
civil olydnad
A form of social protest, involving the active but non-violent refusal to obey certain laws, demands, or commands of an established authority, because they are considered to be morally wrong or detrimental.

civil engineer civil engineers n
väg- och vattenbyggnadsingenjör
An engineer who is specifically trained for and/or specialised in civil engineering.

civil law civil laws n
civilrätt
(law) The body of law dealing with the private relations between members of a community; it contrasts with criminal law, military law and ecclesiastical law.

civil partnership civil partnerships n
registrerat partnerskap
A union similar to marriage which same-sex couples, and in some jurisdictions opposite-sex couples, may form, which affords rights and responsibilities similar or identical to those afforded by civil marriage.

civil registry civil registries n
folkbokföring
A government repository, database recording the vital events (births, deaths, etc.) of its citizens and residents, its office.

civil rights n
medborgerliga rättigheter
(US) Those rights which are guaranteed protection by the US Constitution and are considered to be unquestionable, deserved by all people under all circumstances, especially without regard to race, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, and disability.

civil servant civil servants n
tjänsteman ämbetsman
A person employed in the civil service; a government employee.

civil union civil unions n
registrerat partnerskap
A legal union similar to marriage, established to allow same-sex couples (and, in some jurisdictions, opposite-sex couples) rights similar to those married couples have.

civil war civil wars n
inbördeskrig
A war fought between factions of the inhabitants of a single country, or a similar political entity.

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ adj
civil
Not related to the military, police or other governmental professions.

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ civilians n
civil civilist
A person following the pursuits of civil life, especially one who is not an active member of the armed forces.
(informal) A person who does not belong to a particular group or engage in a particular activity, an outsider.

civilise /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/ v
civilisera
To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.

civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] civilizations n
civilisation kultur
An organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a people; a stage or system of social, political, or technical development.
civilisation
(uncountable) Human society, particularly civil society.
civilisering
The act or process of civilizing or becoming civilized.

civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] pn
civilisation
Collectively, those people of the world considered to have a high standard of behavior and / or a high level of development. Commonly subjectively used by people of one society to exclusively refer to their society, or their elite sub-group, or a few associated societies, implying all others, in time or geography or status, as something less than civilised, as savages or barbarians. cf refinement, elitism, civilised society, the Civilised World

clad /klæd/ adj
klädd
(of a person, preceded by a garment type) Wearing clothing or some other covering (for example, an armour) on the body; clothed, dressed.

clad /klæd/ v
klä
(archaic, literary, or, obsolete, past tense clad) To clothe, to dress.

claim /kleɪm/ claims n
påstående
A new statement of something one believes to be the truth, usually when the statement has yet to be verified or without valid evidence provided.
anspråk
A demand of ownership for previously unowned land.

claim /kleɪm/ v
påstå
To state a new fact, typically without providing evidence to prove it is true.
(intransitive) To be entitled to anything; to deduce a right or title; to have a claim.

clairvoyance /klɛəˈvɔɪəns/ /klɛɹˈvɔɪəns/ clairvoyances n
klärvoajans synskhet
(parapsychology) The power to see or perceive things objects or events beyond the natural range of the senses, such as the past or the future.

clairvoyant /ˌklɛəˈvɔɪ.ənt/ /ˌklɛɹˈvɔɪ.ənt/ more clairvoyant most clairvoyant adj
klärvoajant
Of, relating to, or having clairvoyance.
klärvoajant synsk
Able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses.
fjärrsynt klärvoajant synsk
Able to foresee the future.

clairvoyant /ˌklɛəˈvɔɪ.ənt/ /ˌklɛɹˈvɔɪ.ənt/ clairvoyants n
klärvoajant
A person able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses
A person able to foresee the future

clam /klæm/ [kleəm] clams n
mussla
A bivalve mollusk of many kinds, especially those that are edible; for example soft-shell clams (Mya arenaria), hard clams (Mercenaria mercenaria), sea clams or hen clam (Spisula solidissima), and other species, possibly originally applied to clams of species Tridacna gigas, a huge East Indian bivalve.
(US, slang, mostly, in the plural) A dollar.

clam up v
tiga
(intransitive, slang) To become silent; to stop talking, to shut up.

clamber /ˈklæmbə/ /ˈklæmbɚ/ /ˈklæmɚ/ v
klänga
(ambitransitive) To climb (something) with some difficulty, or in a haphazard fashion.

clamp /klæmp/ clamps n
klämma tving
A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things together.
A piece of wood (batten) across the grain of a board end to keep it flat, as in a breadboard.
stuka
(agriculture) A compact pile of agricultural produce (such as root vegetables or silage) used for temporary storage.

clamp down on v
sätta stopp
(transitive, idiomatic) To take measures to stop (something); to put an end to.

clan /klæn/ clans n
klan stam
A traditional social group of families in the Scottish Highlands having a common hereditary chieftain

clanger /ˈklæŋ.ə(ɹ)/ clangers n
klavertramp tabbe
(chiefly, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, informal, often in the phrase drop a clanger) A very noticeable mistake; an attention-getting faux pas.

clapper /ˈklæpɚ/ clappers n
kläpp
An object so suspended inside a bell that it may hit the bell and cause it to ring; a clanger or tongue.

clapperboard clapperboards n
synkronklappa
(film) A device used in film production, having hinged boards that are brought together with a clap, used to synchronize picture and sound at the start of each take of a motion picture or other video production.

claque /ˈklæk/ claques n
klack hejarklack
(collective) A group of people hired to attend a performance and to either applaud or boo.

clarification /ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ clarifications n
förtydligande
The act of clarifying; the act or process of making clear or transparent by freeing visible impurities; particularly, the clearing or fining of liquid substances from feculent matter by the separation of the insoluble particles which prevent the liquid from being transparent.

clarify /ˈklæɹɪfaɪ/ v
klargöra förtydliga tydliggöra
To make clear or easily understood; to explain in order to remove doubt or obscurity.

clarinet /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt/ /ˌklɛɹɪˈnɛt/ clarinets n
klarinett
(musical instruments) A woodwind musical instrument that has a distinctive liquid tone whose characteristics vary among its three registers: chalumeau (low), clarion (medium), and altissimo (high).

clarinetist /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛtɪst/ clarinetists n
klarinettist
Someone who plays the clarinet.

clarion /ˈklæ.ɹi.ən/ /ˈklæ.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˈklɛ-/ clarions n
jägarhorn
(brass instrument, historical, or, poetic) A medieval brass instrument chiefly used as a battle signal; related to the trumpet, it had a narrow, straight pipe and a high-pitched, piercing sound.

clarity /ˈklæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/ /ˈklɛɹ.ə.ti/ clarities n
klarhet
The state or measure of being clear, either in appearance, thought or style; lucidity.

clary sage n
muskatellsalvia
Salvia sclarea, a biennial or short-lived herbaceous perennial.

clash /klaʃ/ /klæʃ/ clashes n
skräll smäll
(onomatopoeia) A loud sound, like the crashing together of metal objects.

class /klas/ /kleəs/ /klæs/ /klɑ(ː)s/ /klɑːs/ classes n
klass
(countable) A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.
(sociology, countable) A social grouping, based on job, wealth, etc. In Britain, society is commonly split into three main classes: upper class, middle class and working class.
(uncountable) The division of society into classes.
(uncountable) Admirable behavior; elegance.
(education, countable, and, uncountable) A group of students in a regularly scheduled meeting with a teacher.
(countable) A category of seats in an airplane, train or other means of mass transportation.
(taxonomy, countable) A rank in the classification of organisms, below phylum and above order; a taxon of that rank.
(set theory) A collection of sets definable by a shared property.
(object-oriented, countable) A set of objects having the same behavior (but typically differing in state), or a template defining such a set in terms of its common properties, functions, etc.
kurs
A series of lessons covering a single subject.
avgångsklass årskurs
(countable) A group of students who commenced or completed their education during a particular year. A school class.

class /klas/ /kleəs/ /klæs/ /klɑ(ː)s/ /klɑːs/ v
klassificera
(transitive) To assign to a class; to classify.

class clown class clowns n
klassens clown
(idiomatic) A student who frequently makes jokes or pokes fun; a wiseacre.

class consciousness class consciousnesses n
klassmedvetande
(Marxism, social sciences) An individual's awareness of their relative place within the class system of society.

class struggle class struggles n
klasskamp
Conflict between social or economic classes (especially between the capitalist and proletariat classes); the active expression of a theoretical class conflict looked at from any kind of socialist perspective.

classic /ˈklæs.ɪk/ more classic most classic adj
klassisk
Exemplary of a particular style; defining a class/category; typical.
klassisk tidlös
Exhibiting timeless quality and excellence.

classical /ˈklæsɪkl̩/ more classical most classical adj
klassisk
(informal, music) Describing art music (rather than pop, jazz, blues, etc), especially when played using instruments of the orchestra.
Conforming to the best authority in literature and art; chaste; pure; refined

classical antiquity pn
antiken
(history) The era of the height of Greco-Roman civilization in southern Europe, roughly comprising the 6th century BC to the 5th century (AD), although sometimes distinguished from Late Antiquity

classical guitar classical guitars n
klassisk gitarr
A type of flat-tabled guitar of Spanish origin used primarily for Western classical music, flamenco, and Latin American music, with six nylon (formerly gut) strings, usually played with the fingers rather than with a plectrum.

classical language classical languages n
klassiskt språk
(literature, linguistics) An ancient language that has an independent tradition that arose mostly on its own, and has a large and rich body of ancient literature.

classical music classical musics n
klassisk musik
(music genre) Music of the classical period; the music of Mozart, Haydn, etc; the musical period before the romantic.

classification /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ classifications n
klassificering klassifikation
The act of forming into a class or classes; a distribution into groups, as classes, orders, families, etc., according to some common relations or attributes.

classified more classified most classified adj
hemligstämplad
Formally assigned by a government to one of several levels of sensitivity, usually (in English) top secret, secret, confidential, and, in some countries, restricted; thereby making disclosure to unauthorized persons illegal.

classified advertisement classified advertisements n
eftertextannons radannons småannons
Any of a list of newspaper or website advertisements included with others under a heading describing the category of product or service offered.

classifier /ˈklæsɪfaɪə/ /ˈklæsɪfaɪɚ/ classifiers n
klassmärke
klassificerare
Someone who classifies.

classify /ˈklæs.əˌfaɪ/ /ˈklæs.ɪ.faɪ/ v
klassificera
to identify by or divide into classes; to categorize

classless /ˈklæsləs/ more classless most classless adj
klasslös
Not divided into societal or economic groups.

classmate /ˈklɑːs.meɪt/ classmates n
klasskamrat klasskompis
A student who is in the same class at school.

classroom /ˈklasruːm/ /ˈklæsruːm/ /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ classrooms n
klassrum
A room, often in a school, where classes take place

clatter /ˈklætə/ /ˈklætɚ/ clatters n
klapper
A rattling noise; a repetition of abrupt, sharp sounds.

clatter /ˈklætə/ /ˈklætɚ/ v
klappra
(intransitive) To make a rattling sound.

clause /klɑz/ /klɔz/ /klɔːz/ clauses n
sats
(grammar) A verb along with its subject and their modifiers. If a clause provides a complete thought on its own, then it is an independent (superordinate) clause; otherwise, it is (subordinate) dependent.
klausul
(legal) A separate part of a contract, a will or another legal document.

claustrophobia claustrophobias n
klaustrofobi cellskräck
The fear of closed, tight places.

clavichord /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔːd/ clavichords n
klavikord
(musical instruments) An early keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades (called tangents) attached to the inner ends of the keys gently striking the strings.

clavicle /ˈklæv.ɪk.l̩/ /ˈklæv.ɪk.əl/ clavicles n
nyckelben
(skeleton) The collarbone; the prominent bone at the top of the chest between the shoulder and the neck connecting the shoulder and the breastbone.

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ claws n
klo
A curved, pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.
The pincer (chela) of a crustacean or other arthropod.
(botany) A slender appendage or process, formed like a claw, such as the base of petals of the pink.

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ v
klösa riva
To scratch or to tear at.
To rail at, revile, or scold (someone or something).

claw hammer claw hammers n
klohammare
A hammer with two prongs protruding back from the head to allow for removing nails from wood.

clawed frog clawed frogs n
klogroda
Any of a group of aquatic carnivorous frogs in the genus Xenopus, which are very small and have small claws.

clay /kleɪ/ [kl̥eɪ] clays n
lera
A mineral substance made up of small crystals of silica and alumina, that is ductile when moist; the material of pre-fired ceramics.
grus
(tennis) A tennis court surface made of crushed stone, brick, shale, or other unbound mineral aggregate.

clay pigeon clay pigeons n
lerduva
A flying target, usually a disc, made of a mixture of pitch and pulverized limestone rock, used as moving target in sport shooting.

clay pit clay pits n
lertäkt
A quarry for clay

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ [kʰl̥eːn] [kʰl̥iːn] [kʰl̥ĩn] cleaner cleanest adj
ren
Not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
Pure, especially morally or religiously.
(of criminal, driving, etc. records) Without restrictions or penalties, or someone having such a record.
Not having used drugs or alcohol.
Smooth, exact, and performed well.

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ [kʰl̥eːn] [kʰl̥iːn] [kʰl̥ĩn] v
tvätta
rengöra göra ren
(transitive) To remove dirt from a place or object.
städa
(transitive) To tidy up, make a place neat.
(intransitive) To make things clean in general.

clean and jerk clean and jerks n
stöt
(weightlifting) The act of lifting the barbell from the floor to a resting position across the front of the shoulders (the clean phase), pausing, and thrusting the barbell over the head to a stationary position in one movement (the jerk phase). The normal technique for both parts of this act involves propelling the barbell upwards, quickly lowering the torso, and then straightening the legs.

clean up v
röja upp

clean-shaven more clean-shaven most clean-shaven adj
slätrakad
Having had hair (especially facial hair) shaved off, so that it is no longer visible.

cleaner /ˈkli.nɚ/ /ˈkliː.nə/ cleaners n
städerska städare
A person whose occupation is to clean floors, windows and other things.
rengöringsmedel
A substance used for cleaning, a cleaning agent.

cleaning /ˈkliːnɪŋ/ cleanings n
rengöring
(gerund of clean) The process of making something clean.

cleaning lady cleaning ladies n
städerska

cleanly /ˈklɛnli/ cleanlier cleanliest more cleanly most cleanly adj
renlig
Being habitually clean, practising good hygiene.

cleanshaven more cleanshaven most cleanshaven adj
renrakad
free of mustache and beard

cleansing /ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/ more cleansing most cleansing adj
renande rengörande
That cleanses.

cleansing /ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/ cleansings n
rengöring rening rensning
The process of removing dirt, toxins etc.

clear /kliɹ/ /klɪə(ɹ)/ clearer clearest adj
klar genomskinlig
Transparent in colour.
klar ren
Bright; luminous; not dark or obscured.
klar
Free of obstacles.
Without clouds.
(meteorology) Of the sky, such that less than one eighth of its area is obscured by clouds.
(of a soup) Without a thickening ingredient.
klar tydlig
Free of ambiguity or doubt; easily understood.
ren
(figuratively) Free of guilt, or suspicion.
-lös fri
Possessing little or no perceptible stimulus.

clear /kliɹ/ /klɪə(ɹ)/ v
klarna
(intransitive) To become free from obstruction or obscurement; to become transparent.
klargöra
(transitive) To eliminate ambiguity or doubt from (a matter); to clarify or resolve; to clear up.
fria frikänna
(transitive) To remove from suspicion, especially of having committed a crime.
gå igenom
(intransitive) Of a check or financial transaction, to go through as payment; to be processed so that the money is transferred.
rensa
(transitive, intransitive, sports) To hit, kick, head, punch etc. (a ball, puck) away in order to defend one's goal.

clear as a bell adj
klockren
(simile) Totally clear; distinct and unmistakeable.

clear as mud adj
klart som lervälling
(simile, sarcastic) Unclear; difficult or impossible to understand or interpret.

clear cut more clear cut most clear cut adj
tydlig
(idiomatic) Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.

clear one's throat v
harkla
Forcibly, sometimes mutedly, expelling air from one's lungs, sometimes to clear mucus, sometimes to attract attention to something; less vigorous than coughing.

clear the air v
rensa luften
To assuage a hostile or uncomfortable situation.

clear the table v
duka av
To remove plates, etc. from a table after a meal.

clear up v
klara upp klara ut uppklara
(transitive) To clarify, to correct a misconception.

clearance /ˈklɪəɹən(t)s/ /ˈklɪɹən(t)s/ clearances n
frihöjd
The height or width of a tunnel, bridge or other passage, or the distance between a vehicle and the walls or roof of such passage; a gap, headroom.
utförsäljning
(retail) A sale of merchandise, especially at significantly reduced prices, usually in order to make room for new merchandise or updated versions of the same merchandise; sometimes as a closeout.
rensning
(soccer) The act of kicking a ball away from the goal one is defending.

clearcutting clearcuttings n
kalhuggning kalavverkning
A forestry practice in which most or all trees in a harvest area are cut down.

clearing /ˈklɪə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈklɪɹ.ɪŋ/ clearings n
glänta
An area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees.

cleartext cleartexts n
klartext
(cryptography) The unencrypted form of an encrypted text; plain text

cleat /kliːt/ cleats n
knap
(nautical) A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release. Nautical cleat
dobb dubb
A protrusion on the bottom of a shoe or wheel meant for better traction.

cleats /kliːts/ n
dobbsko
A pair of athletic shoes equipped with cleats.

cleavage /ˈkli.vɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkliː.vɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈklɪi.vɪd͡ʒ] cleavages n
klyvning
The act of cleaving or the state of being cleft. [from 19th c.]
dekolletage klyfta urringning
The hollow or separation between a woman's breasts, especially as revealed by a low neckline. [from 20th c.]
(by extension) Any similar separation between two body parts, such as the buttocks or toes.

cleave /kliv/ /kliːv/ v
klyva
(transitive) To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.
klyva klyva sig klyvas splittras
(transitive, chemistry) To split (a complex molecule) into simpler molecules.
klyva sig klyvas splittras
(intransitive) To split.

cleaver /ˈklivɚ/ cleavers n
hackkniv köttyxa
A squarish, heavy knife used by butchers for hacking through bones, etc.

clef /klɛf/ clefs n
klav
A symbol found on a musical staff that indicates the pitches represented by the lines and the spaces on the staff [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

cleft /klɛft/ adj
klyva
split, divided, or partially divided into two.

cleft /klɛft/ clefts n
klyfta rämna spricka
An opening, fissure, or V-shaped indentation made by or as if by splitting.

cleft chin cleft chins n
hakgrop
An anatomical genetic trait in which a fissure in the lower jaw causes a visible dimple in the center of the chin.

cleft palate cleft palates n
gomspalt
(teratology) An abnormal condition in which the two plates of the skull that form the hard palate (roof of the mouth) are not completely joined.

clematis /ˈklɛmətɪs/ clematis clematises n
klematis clematis skogsreva
(botany) Any plant of the genus Clematis, vigorous climbing lianas found throughout the temperate zones.

clemency /ˈklɛ.mən.si/ /ˈklɛ.mənt.si/ clemencies n
mildhet
The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.

clement /ˈklɛmənt/ more clement most clement adj
mild
Mild (said of weather and similar circumstances).

clementine /ˈklɛməntaɪn/ /ˈklɛməntiːn/ clementines n
clementin
A type of small, sweet-tasting orange, the result of a hybrid cross between the willowleaf variety of mandarin orange (C. × deliciosa) and a sweet orange (C. × sinensis).

clench /klɛnt͡ʃ/ v
knyta
To grip or hold fast.
To close tightly.

clergy /ˈklɜːdʒi/ /ˈklɝd͡ʒi/ clergies n
prästerskap
Body of persons, such as priests, who are trained and ordained for religious service.

cleric /ˈklɛɹɪk/ clerics n
klerk
A member of the clergy.

clerical collar clerical collars n
prästkrage
A stiff white collar, having no opening at the front, fastened at the back, worn by members of the Christian clergy.

clericalism clericalisms n
klerikalism
political or secular power invested in members of the clergy.

clerk /klɐːk/ /klɑːk/ /klɜːk/ /klɝk/ clerks n
tjänsteman
One who occupationally provides assistance by working with records, accounts, letters, etc.; an office worker.

clever /ˈklɛvə/ /ˈklɛvɚ/ cleverer cleverest more clever most clever adj
smart klok
Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.

clew /kljuː/ /kluʊ̯/ /kluː/ clews n
nystan
(archaic) A ball of thread or yarn.

cliché /kliˈʃeɪ/ /ˈkliːʃeɪ/ clichés n
kliché klyscha
Something, most often a phrase or expression, that is overused or used outside its original context, so that its original impact and meaning are lost. A trite saying; a platitude. [from 19th c.]

clichéd more clichéd most clichéd adj
klyschig
Repeated so often that it has become stale or commonplace; hackneyed. [from early 20th c.]

click /klɪk/ [kʰl̥ɪk] clicks n
klick klickning
A brief, sharp, not particularly loud, relatively high-pitched sound produced by the impact of something small and hard against something hard, such as by the operation of a switch, a lock, or a latch.
klickljud
(phonetics) An ingressive sound made by coarticulating a velar or uvular closure with another closure.
klick
Sound made by a dolphin.
(GUI) The act of pressing a button on a computer mouse or similar input device, both as a physical act and a reaction in the software.

click /klɪk/ [kʰl̥ɪk] v
klicka
(transitive) To cause to make a click; to operate (a switch, etc) so that it makes a click.
(computing) To press and release (a button on a computer mouse).
(transitive, GUI) To select a software item using, usually, but not always, the pressing of a mouse button.
falla på plats gå upp ett ljus
(intransitive) To make sense suddenly.

click beetle click beetles n
knäppare
Any of various beetles of the family Elateridae, generally less than 20 mm long, which, if turned upside down, flip themselves into the air with a clicking sound.

clickable adj
klickbar
(computing) Causing some action to occur when clicked with a mouse or other pointing device.

clickbait /ˈklɪkbeɪt/ clickbaits n
klickbete
(Internet, _, marketing, pejorative) Website content that is aimed at generating advertising revenue, especially at the expense of quality or accuracy, relying on sensationalist headlines to attract click-throughs; such headlines.

clicko clickos n
klickfel
(Internet, computing, slang) The inadvertent depressing of a computer mouse button on a wrong selection.

client /ˈklaɪ.ənt/ clients n
kund
A customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services.
klient
(computing) The role of a computer application or system that requests and/or consumes the services provided by another having the role of server.

client state client states n
klientstat
A state that is economically, politically and/or militarily dependent on another, more powerful state. Originally, the realm of a client king of Rome.

clientele /klaɪ.ənˈtɛl/ /kliː.ɒnˈtɛl/ [klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl] [kliː.n̩ˈtel] [klɑɪ.n̩ˈtel] clienteles n
kundkrets klientel
The body or class of people who frequent an establishment or purchase a service, especially when considered as forming a more-or-less homogeneous group of clients in terms of values or habits.

clientelism [klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩] [klaɪ.ənˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩] [kliː.n̩ˈtel.ɪ.zm̩] [kliː.ɒnˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩] [klɑɪ.n̩ˈtel.ɪ.zm̩] clientelisms n
klientelism svågerpolitik vänskapskorruption
A political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits.

cliff /klɪf/ [kl̥ʰɪf] cliffs n
klippa
A vertical (or nearly vertical) rock face.

climacterium climacteria n
klimakterium

climate /ˈklaɪ.mət/ /ˈklaɪ.mɪt/ climates n
klimat
The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years).
(figuratively) The context in general of a particular political, moral, etc., situation.

climate change /ˈklaɪmət ˌtʃeɪndʒ/ climate changes n
klimatförändring
Rapid, large-scale, and long-term change in the Earth's climatic system produced by global warming; anthropogenic climate change.

climate denier climate deniers n
klimatförnekare

climate justice n
klimaträttvisa

climate refugee climate refugees n
klimatflykting
A person who is forced to relocate in response to anthropogenic climate change that has made their region unliveable.

climate sceptic climate sceptics n
klimatskeptiker
A person who does not believe climate change is happening or does not believe it is caused by human activity.

climatological more climatological most climatological adj
klimatologisk
Of or pertaining to climatology.

climatologist climatologists n
klimatolog
A person who studies, professes or practices climatology.

climatology /klaɪ.mɪˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /klaɪ.mɪˈtɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ climatologies n
klimatologi
The science that deals with climates, and investigates their phenomena and causes.

climb /klaɪm/ v
klättra
(intransitive) To ascend; rise; to go up.
(transitive) To move (especially up and down something) by gripping with the hands and using the feet.
(intransitive) To practise the sport of climbing.
bestiga kliva
(transitive) To mount; to move upwards on.
klättra klänga
(botany) Of plants, to grow upwards by clinging to something.

climber /ˈklaɪmə/ /ˈklaɪmɚ/ climbers n
klätterväxt klängväxt
(botany) A plant such as a vine that climbs upwards as it grows by attaching itself to some support.
klättrare
Someone or something that climbs (such as a mountain climber).

climbing /ˈklaɪ̯mɪŋ/ climbings n
klättring
(uncountable) The sport of climbing, ascending a wall or a rock or another object using available holds, generally with the safety of a rope and belayer.

climbing wall climbing walls n
klättervägg
(climbing) An artificial wall used for the sport of climbing

cling film /ˈklɪŋˌfɪlm/ cling films n
plastfolie
(British) A plastic film (originally polyvinylidene chloride but now polyethylene) that is so light and thin that it clings to any object about which it is wrapped; used to cover and preserve foodstuffs etc.

clingy /ˈklɪŋi/ clingier clingiest adj
klängig
Having a tendency to cling.

clinic /ˈklɪnɪk/ clinics n
klinik
A medical facility, such as a hospital, especially one for the treatment and diagnosis of outpatients.

clinical /ˈklɪnɪkəl/ more clinical most clinical adj
klinisk
(medicine) Dealing with the practical management of patients, in practice#Noun at the point of care; as contrasted with other health care venues (see clinical medicine#Noun for more explanation).
Of or pertaining to a clinic, such as a medical clinic or law clinic.
Cool and emotionless; in a professional way, as contrasted with an impetuous#Adjective or unprofessional#Adjective way.

clinical psychology n
klinisk psykologi
(psychology) A branch of psychology with the purpose of understanding, preventing, and relieving psychologically based distress or dysfunction and to promote subjective well-being and personal development.

clinician /klɪˈnɪʃən/ clinicians n
kliniker
(chiefly, US) Someone who conducts a clinic; an expert or skilled practitioner in a particular field, such as business or education. In this sense, a clinician is someone who provides practical advice or hands-on assistance to others in a specific area of expertise. For example, a business clinician might be an experienced consultant who helps companies improve their operations, while an education clinician might be a skilled teacher who provides professional development and support to other educators.

clink /klɪŋk/ clinks n
kling klirr
(onomatopoeia) The sound of metal on metal, or glass on glass.

clink /klɪŋk/ v
klinga klirra
(ambitransitive) To make a clinking sound; to make a sound of metal on metal or glass on glass; to strike materials such as metal or glass against one another.

clinker-built /ˌklɪŋkəˈbɪlt/ /ˌklɪŋkɚˈbɪlt/ adj
klinkbyggd
(nautical) Of a boat or ship: having the hull constructed using planks or plates laid so that each plank overlaps the edge of the plank or plate below it, and in the case of plates, behind it; the planks were traditionally secured by nails which had been clenched (or clinched), that is, after being hammered through the planks the points of the nails were bent to make them unremovable.

clipboard clipboards n
urklipp skrivplatta
(computing) A buffer in memory where the user can store data temporarily while transferring it from one place within an application to another or between applications.

clipper clippers n
klipperskepp
(nautical) Any of several forms of very fast sailing ships having a long, low hull and a sharply raked stem.

clique /kliːk/ /ˈklɪk/ cliques n
klick
A small, exclusive group of individuals, usually according to lifestyle or social status; a cabal.

clit /klɪt/ [kʰl̥ɪt] clits n
klitta
(slang, often, derogatory) A penis likened to a clitoris, especially in terms of smallness.

clit /klɪt/ [kʰl̥ɪt] v
klittra rulla russin rulla ärta
(slang, vulgar, often with "off") To stimulate the clitoris.

clitic /ˈklɪtɪk/ clitics n
klitikon
(linguistics) A morpheme that functions like a word, but never appears as an independent word, instead being always attached to a following or preceding word (or, in some cases, within a surrounding word).

clitoral /klɪˈtɔɹəl/ /ˈklɪtəɹəl/ adj
klitorisk
Of, or relating to the clitoris.

clitoral glans clitoral glandes clitoral glans n
klitorisollon
(anatomy) An external part of the clitoris covered by the clitoral hood.

clitoral hood clitoral hoods n
klitorishuva klitoriskappa
(anatomy) A prepuce or fold of skin that surrounds the clitoris; homologous with the male foreskin.

clitoris /klɪˈtɔɹɪs/ /ˈklɪtəɹɪs/ clitorides clitorises n
klitoris kittlare klitta
(anatomy) A sensitive elongated erectile organ at the anterior part of the vulva in female humans and mammals, homologous with the penis. [from 17th c.]

cloaca /kloʊˈeɪkə/ /kləʊˈeɪkə/ cloacae cloacas n
kloaköppning
(zoology) The duct in reptiles, amphibians and birds, as well as fish and some mammals, which serves as the common outlet for urination, defecation, and reproduction.
(anatomy) A duct through which gangrenous material escapes a body.

cloak /ˈkloʊk/ cloaks n
mantel slängkappa
A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood.
mantel täckmantel
A blanket-like covering, often metaphorical.

cloak /ˈkloʊk/ v
dölja skyla
(transitive) To cover as with or like a cloak.

cloakroom /ˈkləʊkɹuːm/ /ˈkləʊkɹʊm/ cloakrooms n
garderob bagageförvaring bagageförvaringsutrymme
(British, Irish, India) A room intended for holding luggage, as at an airport.

clobber /ˈklɑb.ɚ/ /ˈklɒb.ə(ɹ)/ n
banka klubba
A bash on say the head, typically with a tool or object rather than with fists.

cloche /kloʊʃ/ /klɒʃ/ cloches n
klockhatt
A bell-shaped, close-fitting women’s hat with a deep rounded crown and narrow rim.

clock /klɑk/ /klɒk/ /klɔk/ [kl̥ɒχ] clocks n
ur klocka
(attributive) A common noun relating to an instrument that measures or keeps track of time.

clock face clock faces n
urtavla
The surface of a clock that contains the dial and hands.

clock in v
stämpla in
(US) To begin working time, especially by punching in (entering a workplace by punching a time card with the time clock).

clock radio clock radios n
klockradio
An alarm clock that includes a radio; a radio alarm clock

clock tower clock towers n
klocktorn
(architecture) A tower, usually in a prominent position, having a large clock in a high position, often with several faces.

clockwise /ˈklɒkwaɪz/ adv
medsols medurs
In a curve or twist corresponding to the movement of the hands of a clock.

clockwork /ˈklɑkwɝk/ /ˈklɒkwɜːk/ clockworks n
urverk
A mechanism powered by a coiled spring and regulated by some form of escapement; the power is transmitted through toothed gearwheels and used to drive a mechanical clock, toy, or other device.

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ /klɔɡ/ clogs n
träsko
A type of shoe with an inflexible, often wooden sole sometimes with an open heel.

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ /klɔɡ/ v
stoppa upp täppa
To block or slow passage through (often with 'up).

clogger cloggers n
träskomakare
A maker of the shoes called clogs.

cloister /ˈklɔɪstə/ /ˈklɔɪstɚ/ cloisters n
korsgång
A covered walk with an open colonnade on one side, running along the walls of buildings that face a quadrangle; especially:
kloster
A place, especially a monastery or convent, devoted to religious seclusion.

cloister vault cloister vaults n
klostervalv
(architecture) A vault resulting from the intersection of two barrel vaults crossing in a right angle. The angles of intersection are groins with projecting angles at the base, which die away at the summit.

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ clones n
klon
A living organism (originally a plant) produced asexually from a single ancestor, to which it is genetically identical.
(cytology) A group of identical cells derived from a single cell.
klon kopia
A copy or imitation of something already existing, especially when designed to simulate it.

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ v
klona
(transitive) To create a clone of.

cloning /ˈkloʊnɪŋ/ clonings n
kloning
(biology) The production of a cloned embryo by transplanting the nucleus of a somatic cell into an ovum.

close /kloʊs/ /kləʊs/ closer closest adj
nära
At a little distance; near.

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ closes n
slut
An end or conclusion.

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ v
stänga sluta
(ambitransitive) To move a thing, or part of a thing, nearer to another so that the gap or opening between the two is removed.
avsluta stänga
(transitive) To put an end to; to conclude.
stänga
(ergative, computing) To terminate an application, window, file or database connection, etc.
sluta stänga
(intransitive) To do the tasks (putting things away, locking doors, etc.) required to prepare a store or other establishment to shut down for the night.

close combat n
närstrid
violent physical confrontation between two or more opponents at short range

close down /kləʊzˈdaʊn/ v
lägga ned slå igen stänga
(ambitransitive) To stop trading as a business.
blockera
(transitive) To surround someone, as to impede their movement.

close in on v
knappa in på
(idiomatic) To catch up with in a chase; to near the end of a pursuit.

close one's eyes v
blunda
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see close,‎ one's,‎ eyes.
(idiomatic) To ignore something.
(idiomatic) To sleep.

close shave close shaves n
nära ögat
(figuratively) A near accident or mishap; a dangerous or risky encounter or incident.

close up shop v
lägga ner slå igen ta ner skylten

close, but no cigar /ˈkloʊs bʌt noʊ sɪˈɡɑɹ/ /ˈkləʊs bʌt nəʊ sɪˈɡɑː/ phraseologicalUnit
nära skjuter ingen hare
(idiomatic, originally, US, colloquial) Used to indicate that one is almost correct or has almost succeeded, but not quite. [from early 20th c.]

close-cropped more close-cropped most close-cropped adj
kortklippt snaggad
Cut very short.

close-fitting more close-fitting most close-fitting adj
åtsittande
(of clothing etc.) Snug, tight, form-fitting.

closed /kloʊzd/ /kləʊzd/ adj
sluten stängd
Sealed, made inaccessible or impassable; not open.
sluten
Not public.

closed caption closed captions n
undertexter
(television) Text which can be displayed on a television or other video screen with suitable equipment, usually a transcription or description of audio material.

closely /ˈkləʊsliː/ closelier closeliest more closely most closely adv
nära

closemouthed more closemouthed most closemouthed adj
tystlåten
reticent, secretive or uncommunicative

closet /ˈklɑzɪt/ /ˈklɒzɪt/ closets n
skåp garderob
A small room within a house used to store clothing, food, or other household supplies.
(obsolete) Any private space, (particularly) bowers in the open air.
(archaic) A private room used for prayer or other devotions.
(archaic) The private residence or private council chamber of a monarch.
(figuratively, archaic) A place of (usually, fanciful) contemplation and theorizing.
(now, rare) Any private or inner room, (particularly):
(obsolete) A private room used by women to groom and dress themselves.
(obsolete) A pew or side-chapel reserved for a monarch or other feudal lord.
(archaic) One used to store curiosities.
(figuratively) A secret or hiding place, (particularly) the hiding place in English idioms such as in the closet and skeleton in the closet.
(obsolete) One used to store valuables.
(slang, uncommon) .
A private cabinet, (particularly):
(US, Philippines) One intended for storing clothes or bedclothes.
(now, chiefly, Scotland, Ireland) Any small room or side-room, (particularly):
(obsolete) , (later, UK) : a room containing a toilet.
(heraldiccharge) An ordinary similar to a bar but half as broad.
(Scotland, obsolete) A sewer.
A state or condition of secrecy, privacy, or obscurity.

closeted more closeted most closeted adj
i garderoben
(informal) Not open about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity.

closeup /ˈkləʊs.ʌp/ closeups n
närbild
(film) A video or film recording made with the camera positioned close to an actor, often so that only the head or face is visible.

closing credits n
eftertext sluttext
The credits shown at the end of a film, TV program, etc.

closing form closing forms n
avslutsfras
A standard formula to end a letter.

closure /ˈkloʊ.ʒɚ/ /ˈkləʉ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈkləʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ closures n
avrundning avslutning
An event or occurrence that signifies an ending.
hölje
(topology, of a set) The smallest closed set which contains the given set.

cloth /kloʊθ/ /klɑθ/ /klɒθ/ /klɔːθ/ /klɔθ/ clothes cloths n
tyg
(countable, uncountable) A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use.
(metaphoric) Appearance; seeming.
plagg tygstycke
(countable) A piece of cloth used for a particular purpose.
uniform
A form of attire that represents a particular profession or status.

clothe /ˈkloʊð/ /ˈkləʊð/ v
klä
(transitive) To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.

clothed /ˈkloʊðd/ /ˈkləʊðd/ adj
påklädd
Wearing clothes or clothing.

clothes /kloʊ(ð)z/ /kləʊ(ð)z/ n
kläder
(plural only) Items of clothing; apparel.

clothes iron clothes irons n
strykjärn
A hand-held device with a heated flat metal base used to smooth out wrinkles in clothes; an iron.

clothes moth clothes moths n
klädesmal
Any of several small, yellowish or buff-colored moths of the family Tineidae, feeding on textiles (wool, fur, feathers).

clothes peg clothes pegs n
klädnypa tvättklämma
(British, Australia, NZ) An object (usually made of wood or plastic) used to attach wet laundry to a clothesline so that it (the laundry) can dry.

clothes tree clothes trees n
klädhängare
A pole with pegs for temporary storage of clothing.

clothes-brush clothes-brushes n
klädborste
A type of brush designed for dusting and tidying (especially formal) clothes.

clotheshorse clotheshorses n
torkställning
A frame on which laundry is hung to dry.
klädsnobb
(figurative) A person excessively concerned with the appearance of their clothing.

clothesline /ˈkloʊðzlaɪn/ /ˈkləʊðzlaɪn/ clotheslines n
tvättlina
A rope or cord tied up outdoors to hang clothes on so they can dry.

clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ clothings n
kläder
An act or instance of putting clothes on.

clothing bin clothing bins n
klädbox klädinsamlingslåda klädlåda
A container in which clothing is placed to be donated to charity organizations.

clothoid clothoids n
klotoid
(math) A plane curve whose curvature at any point is proportional to distance along it.

cloud /klaʊd/ clouds n
moln sky
A visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air.
Any mass of dust, steam or smoke resembling such a mass.
Anything which makes things foggy or gloomy.
A group or swarm, especially suspended above the ground or flying.
(computing, with "the") The Internet, regarded as an abstract amorphous omnipresent space for processing and storage, the focus of cloud computing.

cloud bank cloud banks n
molnbank
A wall of clouds, rising above horizon or observed from a distance, but not overhead.

cloud chamber cloud chambers n
dimkammare

cloud computing n
datormoln
(informal, computing) Computing services provided over the Internet (or "cloud"), whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices on demand.

cloud nine /ˈklaʊd ˈnaɪn/ n
sjunde himmel
(idiomatic) Often in the phrase on cloud nine: a state of bliss, elation or happiness.

cloud up v
mulna
(of a clear liquid or surface) To become cloudy or clouded.

cloudberry /ˈklaʊdbəɹi/ /ˈklaʊdbɹi/ /ˈklaʊdˌbɛɹi/ cloudberries n
hjortron
A species of slow-growing bramble, Rubus chamaemorus.
hjortron multebär myrbär snåtterblomma solbär
The fruit of these plants.

cloudburst /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːst/ /ˈklaʊdˌbɝst/ cloudbursts n
skyfall hällregn spöregn störtregn störtskur ösregn
A sudden heavy rainstorm.

clouded leopard clouded leopards n
trädleopard
A medium-sized, arboreal cat (Neofelis nebulosa) found in Southeast Asia. It has a disproportionately long tail and canines, and a tawny coat with dark, irregular, oval markings.

cloudy /ˈklaʊdi/ /ˈklaʊːdɪ/ /ˈkɫaʊdi/ cloudier cloudiest adj
molnig mulen
Covered with or characterised by clouds; overcast.

clout /klaʊt/ /klʌʊt/ clouts n
inflytande slagkraft
(informal) Influence or effectiveness, especially political.
smocka
(regional, informal) A blow with the hand.

clove /kloʊv/ /kləʊv/ cloves n
kryddnejlika
(uncountable, countable) A very pungent aromatic spice, the unexpanded flower bud of the clove tree.
klyfta
(horticulture, cooking) One of the small bulbs formed in the axils of the scales of a large bulb.

clove hitch clove hitches n
dubbelt halvslag
(nautical) a bend formed by two half hitches in the same direction, used to make a line fast to a spar or to a larger rope; it will not slip

cloven adj
kluven
Split, sundered, or divided.

clover /ˈkloʊ.vɚ/ /ˈkləʉ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈkləʊ.və(ɹ)/ clovers n
klöver
A plant of the genus Trifolium with leaves usually divided into three (rarely four) leaflets and with white or red flowers.

clown /klaʊn/ clowns n
clown pajas
A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.
A person who acts in a silly fashion.

clown around v
apa clowna runt fåna sig spela allan spela pajas
To have fun in an irresponsible manner.

clown nose clown noses n
clownnäsa lösnäsa
A fake nose, typically near spherical, bright red in color and sometimes capable of producing a honking sound when squeezed, commonly used by clowns and occasionally as a prop by people during parties.

clownfish clownfish clownfishes n
clownfisk
Any of colorful fish of genera Amphiprion and Premnas in subfamily Amphiprioninae of family Pomacentridae, native to the Pacific and Indian Oceans, notable for their mutual relationship with sea anemones.

clownish /ˈklaʊnɪʃ/ more clownish most clownish adj
pajasaktig
Resembling or characteristic of a circus clown; comical, ridiculous.

cloying /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/ more cloying most cloying adj
sliskig sötsliskig
Excessively sweet.

club /klʌb/ clubs n
klubb
An association of members joining together for some common purpose, especially sports or recreation.
klubba
A heavy object, often a kind of stick, intended for use as a bludgeoning weapon or a plaything.
nattklubb
An establishment that provides staged entertainment, often with food and drink, such as a nightclub.
klöver
(card games) A black clover shape (♣), one of the four symbols used to mark the suits of playing cards.

club together v
sala
(finance) To contribute money jointly with others.

clubhouse clubhouses n
klubbhus
Any building used by a club for meetings or social activities.

clubs /klʌbz/ n
klöver
(card games) One of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♣.

cluck /klʌk/ clucks n
kackel
The sound made by a hen, especially when brooding, or calling her chicks.

cluck /klʌk/ v
kackla
(transitive) To cause (the tongue) to make a clicking sound.

clue /kljuː/ /kluː/ clues n
ledtråd
Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.
An object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence.

clueless /ˈkluː.ləs/ more clueless most clueless adj
aningslös
Lacking knowledge or understanding; uninformed; oblivious.

clump /klʌmp/ clumps n
klump
A cluster or lump; an unshaped piece or mass.
snår
A thick group or bunch, especially of bushes or hair.

clump /klʌmp/ v
klumpa klumpa ihop
(ambitransitive) To form clusters or lumps.
klampa
(intransitive) To walk with heavy footfalls.

clumsily more clumsily most clumsily adv
klumpigt
In a clumsy manner or way; without care or finesse, often hurriedly or awkwardly.

clumsiness /ˈklʌm.zi.nəs/ clumsinesses n
klantighet klumpighet
A lack of coordination or elegance; the condition or quality of being clumsy.

clumsy /ˈklʌmzi/ clumsier clumsiest adj
klumpig drumlig klantig
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
osmidig
Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.
klumpig otymplig svårhanterlig
Awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.

clumsy /ˈklʌmzi/ clumsies n
drummel klant
(informal, fairly, _, rare) A clumsy person.

cluster /ˈklʌstə/ /ˈklʌstɚ/ clusters n
klase
(epidemiology) A group of cases of the same disease occurring around the same place or time.
(linguistics) Synonym of lexical bundle (“a sequence of two or more words that occur in a language with high frequency but are not idiomatic”)
klase kluster
A bunch or group of several discrete items that are close to each other.
A set of bombs or mines released as part of the same blast.
kluster
(astronomy) A group of galaxies, nebulae, or stars that appear to the naked eye to be near each other.
A group of computers that work together.
(phonetics) A pronounceable group of consonants that occur together.

cluster bomb cluster bombs n
klusterbomb
An explosive munition designed to explode in the air and release a cluster of smaller explosives, thus spreading the blast over a larger area.

clutch /klʌt͡ʃ/ clutches n
koppling
A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car. [from 19th c.]
koppling kopplingspedal
The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.

clutch one's pearls v
förfasa
To react with consternation to someone or something that violates the usual norms.

clutch pedal clutch pedals n
kopplingspedal
(automotive) A pedal in a manual transmission car that modulates the clutch mechanism, via clutch plate pressure.

clutter /ˈklʌtə(ɹ)/ /ˈklʌtɚ/ [ˈklʌɾɚ] clutters n
röra
(uncountable) A confused disordered jumble of things.

cluttered more cluttered most cluttered adj
plottrig rörig
Scattered with a disorderly mixture of objects that take up space; littered.

cnidarian /naɪˈdeɹ.i.ən/ /nɪˈdeɹ.i.ən/ /nɪˈdɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ /nʌɪˈdɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ cnidarians n
nässeldjur
(zoology) Any of various invertebrate animals, such as jellyfish, hydras, sea anemones, corals and formerly sponges and ctenophores that belong to the phylum Cnidaria. [from 19th c.]

co- /kɒ/ /ˈkoʊ-/ /ˈkəʉ-/ /ˈkəʊ-/ prefix
ko- med-
together; mutually; jointly

co-conspirator co-conspirators n
medkonspiratör medsammansvuren
A person involved with others in a conspiracy.

co-owner co-owners n
delägare medägare samägare
Someone who owns something together with one or more other people.

coach /koʊt͡ʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ [kʰoʊ̯t͡ʃ] [kʰəʊ̯tʃ] adv
träna coacha
(chiefly, US) Via the part of a commercial passenger airplane or train reserved for those paying the lower standard fares; via the economy section.

coach /koʊt͡ʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ [kʰoʊ̯t͡ʃ] [kʰəʊ̯tʃ] coaches n
diligens skjuts
A wheeled vehicle, generally drawn by horse power.
vagn
(rail, UK, Australia) A passenger car, either drawn by a locomotive or part of a multiple unit.
tränare coach
(originally, Oxford University, _, slang) A trainer or instructor.
buss långfärdsbuss
(British, Australia) A long-distance, or privately hired, bus.

coach driver coach drivers n
kusk
A person driving a horse-drawn coach (carriage).

coagulate /koʊˈæɡ.jə.leɪt/ /kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.leɪt/ v
levra stelna
koagulera levras
(intransitive) To become congealed; to convert from a liquid to a semisolid mass.

coagulation coagulations n
koagulation
The precipitation of suspended particles as they increase in size by any of several physical or chemical processes. (e.g. coagulation of proteins)
The process by which blood forms solid clots.
Similar solidification of other materials (e.g. of tofu).

coal /koʊl/ /kɐʉl/ /kəʊl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɒʊɫ] v
kol stenkol glöd kolbit
(internet slang, 4chan slang) To post low-quality content online.

coal mine coal mines n
kolgruva
A mine from which coal ore or coal minerals are mined.

coal tit coal tits n
svartmes
Periparus ater melanolophus, the similar black-crested tit.

coalesce /ˌkoʊ.əˈlɛs/ /ˌkəʉ.əˈles/ /ˌkəʊ.əˈlɛs/ v
sammansmälta
(of separate elements) To join into a single mass or whole.

coalescer coalescers n
koalesator
Any of several devices used to perform coalescence; especially to make the fatty elements of an emulsion to coalesce into larger droplets in order to facilitate their separation.

coalfish coalfish coalfishes n
sej
Any of several blackish fish, especially Pollachius virens, a pollack, and Anoplopoma fimbria, sablefish.

coalition /koʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ /kəʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ coalitions n
koalition
A temporary group or union of organizations, usually formed for a particular advantage.

coarse /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /koɹs/ /kɔːs/ [kʰo̞ɹs] coarser coarsest adj
grov
With a rough texture; not smooth.
Composed of large particles.
Of inferior quality.

coarse-grained more coarse-grained most coarse-grained adj
grovkornig
Consisting of coarse particles.

coarsely /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sli/ more coarsely most coarsely adv
grovt
in a coarse manner

coast /koʊst/ /kəʊst/ coasts n
kust strand gräns mot hav
The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake. [from 14th c.]

coast guard coast guards n
kustbevakning
The organisation or officer enforcing maritime law and policing the seas within territorial waters.

coastal /ˈkoʊstəl/ /ˈkəʊstəl/ more coastal most coastal adj
kustnära kustsk
(geography) Relating to the coast; on or near the coast.

coaster /ˈkoʊstɚ/ /ˈkəʊstə/ /ˈkʌʊstə/ coasters n
grytunderlägg karottunderlägg underlägg ölunderlägg
A small, flat or tray-like object on which a bottle, cup, glass, mug, etc., is placed to protect a table surface from drink spills, heat, or water condensation.
kälke släde
Something that coasts or is used to coast.
kustfarare
A merchant vessel that stays in coastal waters, especially one that travels between ports of the same country.

coastline coastlines n
kustlinje
The shape, outline, or boundary of a coast. (The term coastline is generally used to describe the approximate boundaries at relatively large spatial scales.)

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ coats n
rock
(countable) An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.Wp
hölje lager täcke täcklager
(countable) A covering of material, such as paint.Wp
fjäderdräkt hårbeklädnad päls
(countable) The fur or feathers covering an animal's skin.Wp

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ v
belägga täcka
(transitive) To cover with a coating of some material.
täcka
(transitive) To cover like a coat.

coat hanger coat hangers n
klädhängare galge
A device used to hang up coats, shirts, etc, consisting of a hook with sloping "arms" in the approximate shape of human shoulders.

coat of arms coats of arms n
vapen riksvapen statsvapen vapensköld
(heraldry) Hereditary designs and symbols depicted on an escutcheon, sometimes accompanied by other elements of a heraldic achievement, such as a helm, crest, crest coronet, torse, mantling and supporters; described by a blazon.

coat rack coat racks n
klädhängare rockhängare tamburmajor
A rack or stand with hooks or pegs for holding hats and coats, often placed near an entrance for temporary use

coat stand coat stands n
klädhängare
(chiefly, US) A pole with pegs for temporary storage of clothing; a coat rack.

coati /koʊˈɑti/ /kəʊˈɑːti/ coatis n
näsbjörn
Any of several omnivorous mammals, of the genus Nasua or Nasuella, in order Carnivora, that live in the range from southern United States to northern Argentina.

coauthor coauthors n
medförfattare
An author who collaborates with another to write something.

coax /koʊks/ /kəʊks/ v
lirka
(transitive) To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.

coaxial cable coaxial cables n
koaxialkabel
(electronics, telecommunications) A transmission line, consisting of a conducting wire surrounded by an insulated spacer, surrounded by a cylindrical conducting sheath; used to carry high frequency signals such as TV.

cob /kɑb/ /kɒb/ cobs n
svanhane
A male swan.
klippare
A horse having a stout body and short legs.

cobalt /ˈkoʊ.bɑlt/ /ˈkəʊ.bɒlt/ cobalts n
kobolt
A chemical element (symbol Co) with an atomic number of 27: a hard, lustrous, silver-gray metal.

cobalt blue adj
koboltblå
Of the color of the pigment zaffre.

cobbler /ˈkɑblɚ/ /ˈkɑbəlɚ/ /ˈkɒblə/ /ˈkɒbələ/ cobblers n
skomakare skoflickare skomakerska
A person who repairs, and sometimes makes, shoes.
aina snut
(usually, in the plural, slang) A police officer.

cobbler, keep to your last proverb
skomakare, bliv vid din läst
(idiom) Do not criticise matters outside your field of expertise; mind your own business.

cobblestone /ˈkɑbl̩ˌstoʊn/ /ˈkɒbl̩ˌstəʊn/ cobblestones n
kullersten
(countable) A rounded stone from a river bed, fit for use as ballast in ships and for paving roads.

cobelligerent cobelligerents n
bundsförvant
Country that wages war against a common enemy, without the countries on the same side having a formal treaty of military alliance.

cobra /ˈkoʊbɹə/ /ˈkɒbɹə/ /ˈkəʊbɹə/ cobras n
kobra glasögonorm
Any of various venomous snakes of the family Elapidae.

coca /ˈkoʊkə/ /ˈkəʊkə/ cocas n
kokabuske
The dried leaf of one of these plants, the South American shrub (Erythroxylum coca), widely cultivated in Andean countries, which is the source of cocaine and used as aphrodisiac in the past.

cocaine /koʊˈkeɪn/ /kə(ʊ)ˈkeɪn/ /ˈkoʊˌkeɪn/ cocaines n
kokain
(uncountable, pharmaceutical drug) An addictive drug derived from coca (Erythroxylum) or prepared synthetically, used sometimes medicinally as a local anesthetic and, often illegally, as a stimulant.

cocaine addict cocaine addicts n
kokainist

coccyx /ˈkɑksɪks/ /ˈkɒksɪks/ coccyges n
svanskota
(medical, formal) The final (bottom-most) fused vertebrae at the base of the spine, the tailbone.

cochineal /ˌkɑt͡ʃɪˈni(ə)l/ /ˌkɒtʃɪˈniː(ə)l/ cochineals n
koschenillsköldlus
(entomology) A species of insect (Dactylopius coccus).
koschenill
A vivid red dye made from the bodies of cochineal insects.
The vivid red color of this dye.

cochlea /ˈkoʊ.kli.ə/ /ˈkɑk.li.ə/ /ˈkɒk.li.ə/ cochleae cochleas n
hörselsnäcka koklea öronsnäcka

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ cocks n
tupp
A rooster: a male gallinaceous bird, especially a male domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus).
hane
The hammer of a firearm trigger mechanism.

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ v
spänna
(ambitransitive) To lift the cock of a firearm or crossbow; to prepare (a gun or crossbow) to be fired.

cock and ball torture n
kuk- och bolltortyr
(BDSM, paraphilia) A sexual activity involving the application of pain or constriction to the penis or testicles.

cock cage cock cages n
kukbur
(slang) A chastity cage that covers the penis and testicles.

cock cheese n
flensost
(vulgar, slang, idiomatic) smegma or dried semen on the glans penis usually underneath the foreskin

cock ring cock rings n
kukring penisring
(slang, vulgar, sex) A band, worn around the base of the penis, used to slow down the flow of blood from the penile tissue and hence maintain an erection.

cock-a-doodle-doo /ˌkɑkəˌdudəlˈdu/ /ˌkɒkəˌduːdəlˈduː/ interjection
kuckeliku
The cry of a rooster.

cock-and-bull story cock-and-bull stories n
rövarhistoria
(idiomatic) A far-fetched and fanciful story or tale of highly dubious validity.

cockade /kɑˈkeɪd/ /kɒkˈeɪd/ cockades n
kokard
A rosette or knot of ribbon worn in a hat, especially as an office or party badge.

cockatiel /ˌkɒk.əˈtil/ cockatiels n
nymfparakit nymfkakadua
Nymphicus hollandicus, a small, rather atypical cockatoo with a distinctive pointed yellow crest, native to Australia. Avicultural forms come in many color mutations such as White Face Gray, White Face Pearl, Fallow, Pearl Pied, Cinnamon Pearl, and White Face Pied.

cockatoo cockatoos n
kakadua
A bird of the family Cacatuidae with a curved beak and a zygodactyl foot. [from 1610s]

cockatrice /ˈkɒkətraɪs/ /ˈkɒkətrɪs/ cockatrices n
kockatris
(mythology) A legendary creature about the size and shape of a dragon or wyvern, but in appearance resembling a giant rooster, with some lizard-like characteristics.

cockblock cockblocks n
snoppstoppare
(vulgar, slang) A person who cockblocks.

cockblock v
snoppstoppa
(vulgar, slang, originally, _, AAVE) To make or attempt to make another's intended goal of romantic relationship or sexual intercourse impossible.

cockblocker cockblockers n
snoppstoppare
(slang, vulgar) Agent noun of cockblock: one who cockblocks.

cockchafer /ˈkɒkˌt͡ʃeɪfɚ/ cockchafers n
majbagge ollonborre
Any of the large European beetles from the genus Melolontha that are destructive to vegetation.

cockcrow cockcrows n
hanegäll dagbräckning otta
The time of day at which the first crow of a cockerel is heard; dawn or daybreak; first light

cocker spaniel cocker spaniels n
cockerspaniel
Either of two breeds of dog, the American cocker spaniel and the English cocker spaniel.

cockfight cockfights n
tuppfäktning
A contest, in a cockpit, between gamecocks fitted with cockspurs

cockfighting cockfightings n
tuppfäktning
A gambling blood sport (illegal in most countries) in which two roosters have spikes placed on their feet and are made to fight each other, usually to the death.

cocklebur cockleburs n
gullfrö
Any of the coarse composite weeds of the genus Xanthium, with a prickly fruit.

cocklestove cocklestoves n
kakelugn
A masonry heater covered in tile; a tile stove.

cockpit cockpits n
cockpit förarkabin
The compartment in an aircraft in which the pilot sits and from where the craft is controlled; an analogous area in a spacecraft. [from 20th c.]
sittbrunn
(nautical) A well, usually near the stern, where the helm is located. [from 18th c.]

cockroach /ˈkɑkəɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ˈkɑkɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ˈkɒkɹəʊt͡ʃ/ cockroaches n
kackerlacka bobba
A black or brown straight-winged insect of the order Blattodea.

cocksucker cocksuckers n
kuksugare
(vulgar, colloquial, derogatory) Someone who performs fellatio.
(vulgar, colloquial, derogatory) A very annoying or objectionable person.

cocktail /ˈkɑk.teɪl/ /ˈkɒk.teɪl/ /ˈkɔk.tæɪl/ cocktails n
cocktail
A mixed alcoholic beverage.

cocktail dress cocktail dresses n
cocktailklänning
A type of women's evening dress suitable for semi-formal occasions or cocktail parties.

cocktail party cocktail parties n
cocktailparty
A party at which cocktails are served.

cocky /ˈkɑki/ /ˈkɒki/ /ˈkɔki/ cockier cockiest adj
kaxig
Overly confident; arrogant and boastful.

cocoa /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ /ˈkəʊ.kəʊ/ adj
kakaobrun
Of a light to medium brown colour, like that of cocoa powder.

cocoa /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ /ˈkəʊ.kəʊ/ cocoas n
kakaoböna kakao
The dried and partially fermented fatty seeds of the cacao tree from which chocolate is made.
choklad kakao
(uncountable) A hot drink made with milk, cocoa powder, and sugar.
choklad
(countable) A serving of this drink.
kakaobrunt
(countable, color) A light to medium brown colour.

cocoa bean cocoa beans n
kakaoböna
seed of the cocoa plant; used to make chocolate, cocoa and cocoa butter

cocoa butter cocoa butters n
kakaosmör
The fat that is extracted from the cocoa bean to make chocolate; it has a relatively sharp melting point so does not feel greasy when eaten.

cocoa powder n
kakaopulver kakao
(baking, cooking) A powder derived from ground cocoa solids, which is used to make the drink of cocoa, various chocolate products, also used as an ingredient in baking.

coconut /ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt/ /ˈkəʉ.kə.nat/ /ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/ [ˈkʰoʊ̯.kə.nʌt] [ˈkʰəʉ̯.kə.nat] [ˈkʰəʊ̯.kə.nɐt] [ˈkʰəʊ̯.kə.nʌt] coconuts n
kokosnöt
A fruit of the coconut palm (not a true nut), Cocos nucifera, having a fibrous husk surrounding a large seed.
A hard-shelled seed of this fruit, having white flesh and a fluid-filled central cavity.
kokos
(uncountable) The edible white flesh of this fruit.

coconut heart /ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt hɑɹt/ coconut hearts n
kokos
Sweetish pith of a coconut palm obtained either:
from a budding coconut.

coconut jelly coconut jellies n
kokosgelé
The soft meat of an immature coconut, often used as babyfood

coconut milk coconut milks n
kokosmjölk
A thick white liquid produced by soaking the white inner flesh of the seed of the coconut in water and straining. It is traditionally used in Southeast Asian cuisine in curry and other gravy.

coconut oil coconut oils n
kokosolja kokosfett
A type of cooking oil extracted from the kernel or meat of matured coconuts harvested from the coconut palm.

coconut palm coconut palms n
kokospalm
a tropical palm tree, Cocos nucifera, having feathery leaves and bearing coconuts

coconut sap coconut saps n
kokossaft
A sugary liquid obtained by tapping the stem of the coconut palm during inflorescence, from which later sugar, coconut vinegar, or palm wine may be produced.

coconut vinegar coconut vinegars n
kokosvinäger
Vinegar made by fermenting coconut sap or less often coconut water, used extensively in Southeast Asian cuisine.

coconut water coconut waters n
kokosvatten
A clear liquid found inside immature coconuts, which suspends the endosperm during the nuclear stage of development. It is a popular drink in tropical regions.

cocoon /kəˈkuːn/ cocoons n
puppa
Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical.

coctile /ˈkɒktaɪl/ /ˈkɒktɪl/ adj
bränd
Made by baking, or exposure to heat.

cod /kɑd/ /kɒd/ cod cods n
torsk
The sea fish of the genus Gadus generally, as inclusive of the Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) and Greenland cod (Gadus ogac or Gadus macrocephalus ogac).

cod liver oil cod liver oils n
fiskleverolja torskleverolja
Oil derived from the liver of codfish, often used as a nutritional supplement due to its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, and very high levels of vitamin A and vitamin D.

coda /ˈkoʊ.də/ /ˈkəʊ.də/ codas n
koda slutljud
(music) A passage that brings a movement or piece to a conclusion through prolongation.

coddle /ˈkɑ.dəl/ /ˈkɒd.əl/ /ˈkɔd.əl/ v
pjoska
(transitive) To treat gently or with great care.

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ codes n
kod
A short textual designation, often with little relation to the item it represents.
A set of rules for converting information into another form or representation.
(cryptography) A cryptographic system using a codebook that converts words or phrases into codewords.
(programming, uncountable) Instructions for a computer, written in a programming language; the input of a translator, an interpreter or a browser, namely: source code, machine code, bytecode.
balk
A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systematic form; a compilation of laws by public authority; a digest.
lag regel
Any system of principles, rules or regulations relating to one subject.

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ v
koda programmera
(computing) To write software programs.

code monkey code monkeys n
kodapa
(slang, sometimes, derogatory) A computer programmer.

code name code names n
kodnamn
(business, espionage, military) A name used to clandestinely identify somebody or something, either for military or espionage purposes, or for commercial confidentiality.

code of conduct codes of conduct n
uppförandekod
(ethics) A set of rules dictating acceptable behaviour and decisions in a specified environment.

code of honour codes of honour n
hederskodex
Certain rules by which social intercourse is regulated among a social group, and which are founded on a regard for reputation.

codeine /ˈkoʊˌdiːn/ /ˈkəʊ.diːn/ codeines n
kodein
(pharmaceutical drug) An addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and antitussive; often mixed with aspirin etc.

coder coders n
kodare
(computing) A programmer.

codomain /ˌkoʊ.doʊˈmeɪn/ codomains n
målmängd
(mathematics, analysis) The target set into which a function is formally defined to map elements of its domain; the set denoted Y in the notation f : X → Y.

codominant /kəʊˈdɒmɪnənt/ adj
kodominant
Equally dominant.

codon /ˈkəʊdɒn/ codons n
kodon
(biochemistry) A sequence of three adjacent nucleotides, which encode for a specific amino acid during protein synthesis or translation.

codpiece /ˈkɒdˌpiːs/ codpieces n
blygdkapsel braguette byxpung skamkapsel
A part of male dress in the 15th and 16th centuries, worn in front of the breeches to cover the male genitals.

coefficient /ˌkoʊ.əˈfɪʃənt/ /ˌkoʊ.ɪˈfɪʃənt/ [ˌkəʊ.iˈfɪʃn̩t] [ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃn̩t] coefficients n
koefficient
(mathematics) A constant by which an algebraic term is multiplied.
A number, value, or item that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic.

coefficient matrix coefficient matrices n
koefficientmatris
(linear algebra) A matrix consisting of the coefficients of the variables in a set of linear equations. The matrix is used in solving systems of linear equations.

coefficient of friction coefficients of friction n
friktionskoefficient
(physics) The ratio between (1) the magnitude of the force of friction which a surface produces on an object (moving along the surface or being pressed statically against it) and (2) the magnitude of the normal force which is produced by the surface on the object and which is perpendicular to that surface.

coelacanth /ˈsiː.lə.kænθ/ coelacanths n
havstofsstjärt kvastfening blå kvastfening tofsstjärtfisk
Either of two species of deep-water fish, Latimeria chalumnae of the Indian Ocean and Latimeria menadoensis of Indonesia.
kvastfening lobfenig
Any lobe-finned fish in the order Coelacanthiformes, thought until 1938 to have been extinct for 70 million years.

coeliac disease n
glutenintolerans celiaki
(UK) An auto-immune disease characterised by sensitivity of the lining of the small intestine to gluten, causing a failure to digest food properly.

coenzyme coenzymes n
koenzym
(biochemistry) Any small molecule that is necessary for the functioning of an enzyme.

coercion /koʊˈɜːʃən/ /koʊˈɝʃən/ /koʊˈɝʒən/ coercions n
tvång betvingande
(uncountable) Actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person; the act of coercing.

coexist v
samexistera
(intransitive, stative, of two or more things, people, concepts, etc.) To exist contemporaneously or in the same area.

coexistence coexistences n
samexistens
The state of two or more things existing together, usually in a temporal or spatial sense, with or without mutual interaction.

coffee /ˈkɑ.fi/ /ˈkɒ.fi/ /ˈkɒf.i/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ /ˈkɔə.fi/ /ˈkɔː.fɪ/ coffees n
kaffe
(uncountable) A beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water.
(countable) A serving of this beverage.
A pale brown color, like that of milk coffee.
kaffebuske kaffeträd
A tropical plant of the genus Coffea.

coffee bean coffee beans n
kaffeböna
The seed of a tropical plant of the genus Coffea. Prepared by drying, roasting and grinding for making the beverage coffee.

coffee break coffee breaks n
kaffepaus kafferast
A rest period during the business day (usually of about 10 or 15 minutes). So named because it is an opportunity to get coffee.

coffee cup coffee cups n
kaffekopp
A cup, typically a small one, in which coffee can be served.

coffee extract coffee extracts n
kaffeextrakt
A concentrated liquid made from coffee beans and alcohol used as a flavouring.

coffee grinder coffee grinders n
kaffekvarn
A device for pulverizing or powdering coffee beans so they can be brewed as coffee. (Technically many of the machines tear the coffee beans).

coffee grounds n
kaffesump
The sediment that remains after ground coffee beans have been extracted with hot water.

coffee pot coffee pots n
kaffekanna
A pot in which coffee is brewed or from which it is served.

coffee table coffee tables n
soffbord
(furniture) A long, low table, often placed before seating in a living room, on which drinks may be served, and magazines etc placed.

coffeemaker coffeemakers n
kaffebryggare kaffekokare
Any of several different types of kitchen apparatus used to brew and filter coffee.

coffeeman coffeemen n
kaffekokare

coffer /ˈkɑfɚ/ /ˈkɒfə/ /ˈkɔfɚ/ coffers n
kassett
(architectural element) An ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome.

coffin /ˈkɑfɪn/ /ˈkɒfɪn/ /ˈkɔfɪn/ coffins n
likkista kista
A rectangular closed box in which the body of a dead person is placed for burial.

cofounder /kəʊˈfaʊndə/ /ˈkoʊ(ˌ)faʊndɚ/ /ˌkoʊˈfaʊndɚ/ cofounders n
medgrundare
A joint founder; one of several people involved with the creation of a business, organization, union, or entity.

cog /kɑɡ/ /kɒɡ/ /kɔɡ/ cogs n
kugge tand
A tooth on a gear.
kogg
(historical) A clinker-built, flat-bottomed, square-rigged mediaeval ship of burden, or war with a round, bulky hull and a single mast, typically 15 to 25 meters in length.
kugge
An unimportant individual in a greater system.

cogeneration cogenerations n
kraftvärmeverk
The simultaneous or serial production of heat and electricity from the same source.

cogent /ˈkoʊd͡ʒn̩t/ /ˈkəʊd͡ʒn̩t/ more cogent most cogent adj
bindande övertygande
Reasonable and convincing; based on evidence.
övertygande
Appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning.
slagkraftig övertygande
Forcefully persuasive; relevant, pertinent.

cognac /ˈkɒn.jæk/ /ˈkəʊn.jæk/ cognacs n
konjak cognac
A brandy distilled from white wine in the region around Cognac in France.

cognate /ˈkɑɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɑɡ.nət/ /ˈkɑɡ.nɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.nət/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɪt/ adj
kognat
(linguistics) Descended from the same source lexemes (same etymons) of an ancestor language.

cognate /ˈkɑɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɑɡ.nət/ /ˈkɑɡ.nɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.nət/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɪt/ cognates n
kognat släktord
(linguistics) A word either descended from the same base word of the same ancestor language as the given word, or strongly believed to be a regular reflex of the same reconstructed root of proto-language as the given word.

cognitive behavioral therapy cognitive behavioral therapies n
kognitiv beteendeterapi
(psychology) A psychotherapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions, focussing on a client's current state rather than on their past.

cognitive dissonance cognitive dissonances n
kognitiv dissonans
(psychology) A conflict or anxiety resulting from inconsistencies between one's beliefs and one's actions or other beliefs.

cognitive psychology n
kognitiv psykologi
(psychology) A branch of psychology that examines internal mental processes such as problem solving, memory, and language.

cognitive science cognitive sciences n
kognitionsvetenskap
The multidisciplinary study of mind and behavior.

cognizant /ˈkɒnɪzənt/ /ˈkɒɡnɪzənt/ more cognizant most cognizant adj
medveten
Sapient; self-aware.

cognize v
känna till
To know, perceive, or become aware of.
To make into an object of cognition (the process of acquiring knowledge through thought); to cogitate.

cognoscente /kɒnjəˈʃɛnteɪ/ /ˌkɑn.jəˈʃɛn.ti/ /ˌkɑɡ.nəˈʃɛn.ti/ cognoscenti n
expert förståsigpåare kännare
(often, in plural) Someone possessing superior or specialized knowledge in a particular field.

cohabitant cohabitants n
sambo
A person who cohabits with another

coherent /koʊˈhɛɹ.ənt/ /koʊˈhɪɹ.ənt/ /koːˈhɪɹ.ənt/ /kəʉˈhɪə.ɹənt/ /kəʊˈhɪə.ɹənt/ more coherent most coherent adj
sammanhängande

cohesion /koʊˈhiː.ʒən/ /kəʉˈhiː.ʒən/ /kəʊˈhiː.ʒən/ [kəʉˈhɪi.ʒən] cohesions n
sammanhållning
State of cohering, or of working together.

cohesive /koʊˈhiː.sɪv/ /kəʉˈhiː.sɪv/ /kəʊˈhiː.sɪv/ [kəʉˈhɪi.sɪv] more cohesive most cohesive adj
sammanhängande
Having cohesion.

cohort study cohort studies n
kohortstudie
A type of research project in which participants sharing a common feature (the cohort) are studied over a long period of time.

coil /kwaɪl/ /kɔɪl/ coils n
rulle spiral
Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
spole
(electronics) A coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow.

coil /kwaɪl/ /kɔɪl/ v
sno snurra
To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.
rulla ihop
To wind into loops (roughly) around a common center.
rulla ihop rulla ihop sig
To wind cylindrically or spirally.

coil winder coil winders n
lindare lindningsmaskin
A machine that winds wire into electromagnetic coils.

coin /kwaɪn/ /kɔɪn/ coins n
mynt
(money) A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.
jetong pollett
A token used in a special establishment like a casino.
mynt pentagram
(card games) One of the suits of minor arcana in tarot, or a card of that suit.

coin /kwaɪn/ /kɔɪn/ v
mynta
(by extension) To make or fabricate (especially a word or phrase).
prägla
To acquire rapidly, as money; to make.

coin cell coin cells n
knappbatteri
A small battery having the form of a squat cylinder.

coin die coin dies n
myntstamp
(numismatics) Any of the (usually metal) stamps used in pairs during hammered coining to strike impressions of designs onto their obverse and reverse faces.

coin slot coin slots n
inkast myntinkast
A small opening on a vending machine, arcade game machine, parking meter, etc. to accept the payment that operates the mechanism.
(vulgar, slang) Vagina.

coincide /ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/ v
sammanfalla
To occur at the same time.
överensstämma
To correspond, concur, or agree.

coincidence /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ /kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ /kəˈwɪnsɪdəns/ coincidences n
sammanträffande
Of events, the appearance of a meaningful connection when there is none.

coinsurance coinsurances n
självrisk
(US) The joint assumption of risk between the insurer and the insured party.
medförsäkring
(international) The joint assumption of risk between multiple insurers.

coir /ˈkɔɪə/ /ˈkɔɪɚ/ coirs n
kokosfiber
The fibre obtained from the husk of a coconut, used chiefly in making rope, matting and as a peat substitute.

coitus /ˈkoʊ.ɪ.təs/ /ˈkɔɪ.təs/ /ˈkəʊ.ɪ.təs/ coituses n
coitus samlag
(formal, or, humorous) Sexual intercourse, especially involving penile-vaginal penetration.

coitus interruptus n
avbrutet samlag coitus interruptus finska rycket
Sexual intercourse interrupted by withdrawal of the penis before ejaculation.

coke /koʉk/ /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ n
koks
(uncountable) Solid residue from roasting coal in a coke oven; used principally as a fuel and in the production of steel and formerly as a domestic fuel.
koks kola snö
(informal, slang, uncountable) Cocaine.

cola /ˈkoʊlə/ /ˈkəʊ.lə/ colas n
cola kola
A beverage or a drink made with kola nut flavoring, caramel and carbonated water.

colander /ˈkɑləndɚ/ /ˈkɒlɪndə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔləndɚ/ colanders n
durkslag
A bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food that has been cooking in water, such as pasta.

cold /kaʉld/ /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ [kʰɒʊ(ɫ)d] [kʰɔʊ(ɫ)d] colder coldest adj
kall frusen
(of a thing) Having a low temperature.
kall
(of the weather) Causing the air to be cold.
(of a person or animal) Feeling the sensation of coldness, especially to the point of discomfort.
kall kylig
Unfriendly; emotionally distant or unfeeling.

cold /kaʉld/ /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ [kʰɒʊ(ɫ)d] [kʰɔʊ(ɫ)d] colds n
kyla köld
(uncountable) A condition of low temperature.
förkylning snuva
(countable, pathology) A common, usually harmless, viral illness, usually with congestion of the nasal passages and sometimes fever.

cold as ice adj
iskall
(simile) Very cold.

cold case cold cases n
kallt fall
A refrigerated display case used for selling items that are kept cold.

cold chain cold chains n
kylkedja

cold cuts n
kallskuret
Cooked, sliced meat served cold, as in a sandwich or a tray of finger food.

cold front cold fronts n
kallfront
(meteorology) The leading edge of an advancing mass of cold air.

cold fusion n
kall fusion
A hypothetical form of nuclear fusion not requiring the usual immensely high temperatures; nuclear fusion at or near room temperature.

cold snap cold snaps n
köldknäpp

cold sore /ˈkoʊld ˌsɔɹ/ cold sores n
munsår
(pathology) A small bump (namely a vesicle) on the lips resulting from infection by herpes simplex viruses (mostly HHV1 but also HHV2).

cold turkey adv
abrupt helt tvärt på en gång
(idiomatic) Not gradually; all at once. Refers especially to quitting a habit by force of will rather than by a gradual reduction.

cold turkey n
abstinenssymtom
The physiological effects of such a withdrawal.

cold war /ˌkəʊld ˈwɔː/ n
kallt krig
A period of hostile relations between rivals where direct open warfare between them is largely undesired and avoided. [from 1945]

cold wave cold waves n
köldvåg

cold weapon /koʊld ˈwɛpən/ /kəʊld ˈwɛp(ə)n/ cold weapons n
blankvapen
(weaponry) A weapon that does not use explosives or fire.

cold-blooded /ˈkoʊldˈblʌd.ɪd/ colder-blooded coldest-blooded more cold-blooded most cold-blooded adj
kallblodig
(figuratively) Lacking emotion or compunction.

cold-bloodedness n
kallblodighet
The state of being cold-blooded.

cold-hearted colder-hearted coldest-hearted more cold-hearted most cold-hearted adj
kallhamrad
Without sympathy, feeling or compassion; callous or heartless.

colegislate v
medlagstifta
(uncommon) To necessarily bring about a statute together with another legislative body or legislature, to be a colegislator.

colegislator colegislators n
medlagstiftare
A legislative body acting as a necessary supporter of a statute during the legislative process.

coleoid coleoids n
tvågälad bläckfisk
A cephalopod of the subclass Coleoidea, including octopuses, squid and cuttlefish.

coleus /ˈkəʊ.li.əs/ coleuses n
palettblad
Any of certain plants in the mint family, many used as ornamentals for their colorful, variegated leaves, sometime included in genus Plectranthus (spurflowers), sometimes in their own genus Coleus,

colic /ˈkɒl.ɪk/ colics n
kolik
(pathology) Severe pains that grip the abdomen or the disease that causes such pains (due to intestinal or bowel-related problems).

collaborate /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/ /kəˈlæb.ɹeɪt/ v
samarbeta samverka
To work together with others to achieve a common goal.
kollaborera samarbeta
To voluntarily cooperate treasonably, as with an enemy occupation force in one's country.

collaboration /kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/ [kʰəˌlæbəˈɹeɪ̯ʃən] collaborations n
samarbete
(uncountable) The act of collaborating.

collaborator /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtə/ /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtɚ/ collaborators n
medarbetare samarbetspartner
A person who works with others towards a common goal.
kollaboratör quisling femtekolonnare medlöpare samarbetsman
A person who cooperates traitorously with an enemy.

collage /koʊˈlɑʒ/ /kɒˈlɑːʒ/ /kəˈlɑʒ/ /kəˈlɑːʒ/ /ˈkɒl.ɑːʒ/ collages n
kollage
A picture made by sticking other pictures onto a surface.

collagen /ˈkɒləd͡ʒən/ /ˈkɒləd͡ʒɪn/ collagens n
kollagen
(biochemistry) Any of more than 28 types of glycoprotein that form elongated fibers, usually found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue.

collapse /k(ə)ˈlæps/ collapses n
kollaps
The act of collapsing.

collapse /k(ə)ˈlæps/ v
kollapsa krascha
(intransitive) To cease to function due to a sudden breakdown; to fail suddenly and completely.
kollapsa
(intransitive) To pass out and fall to the floor or ground, as from exhaustion or other illness; to faint.

collar /ˈkɑ.lɚ/ /ˈkɒl.ə/ collars n
krage
The part of an upper garment (shirt, jacket, etc.) that fits around the neck and throat, especially if sewn from a separate piece of fabric.

collar tab /ˈkɒlə tæb/ collar tabs n
kragspegel
(military) insignia worn on the collar of a uniform singing the wearer’s rank and/or branch

collared dove collared doves n
turkduva
A bird of the species Streptopelia decaocto.

collared flycatcher collared flycatchers n
halsbandsflugsnappare
Ficedula albicollis, an Old World flycatcher breeding in eastern Europe and across Central Asia, overwintering in Africa

collared pratincole collared pratincoles n
rödvingad vadarsvala
A wader, Glareola pratincola.

collate /kɒˈleɪt/ /ˈkoʊ.leɪt/ v
kollationera
(transitive) To examine diverse documents and so on, to discover similarities and differences.

collateral /kəˈlætəɹəl/ adj
indirekt oavsiktlig
Being aside from the main subject, target, or goal.

collateral /kəˈlætəɹəl/ collaterals n
säkerhet pant
(finance) A security or guarantee (usually an asset) pledged for the repayment of a loan if one cannot procure enough funds to repay.

collateral damage collateral damages n
sidoskada
(military, euphemistic) Damage to civilian property or civilian casualties that are the unintended result of military operations.

colleague /kɔˈliːɡ/ /kəˈliːɡ/ /ˈkɑliɡ/ /ˈkɒliːɡ/ colleagues n
kollega arbetskamrat medarbetare
A fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty or other organization; an associate.

collect /ˈkɑlɛkt/ /ˈkɑlɪkt/ /ˈkɒlɛkt/ /ˈkɒlɪkt/ collects n
kollektbön samlingsbön
(Christianity) The prayer said before the reading of the epistle lesson, especially one found in a prayerbook, as with the Book of Common Prayer.

collect /kəˈlɛkt/ v
samla
(transitive) To gather together; amass.
(transitive) To accumulate (a number of similar or related objects), particularly for a hobby or recreation.
samla in
(transitive) To get; particularly, get from someone.
inkassera
(intransitive, often with on or against) To collect payments.

collection /kəˈlɛkʃən/ collections n
samla
The activity of collecting.
samling
(set theory, topology, analysis) A set of sets; used because such a thing is in general too large to comply with the formal definition of a set.
The quality of being collected; calm composure.
insamling
A gathering of money for charitable or other purposes, as by passing a contribution box for donations.

collective agreement collective agreements n
kollektivavtal
A contract specifying terms and conditions of employment between one or more labour unions and employers' associations legally binding for employers organized in these and the employees if they are unionized in them or their employment contract incorporates them by referral.

collective bargaining n
kollektivavtal kollektivförhandling
A method of negotiation in which employees negotiate as a group with their employers, usually via a trade union

collective noun collective nouns n
myckenhetsnamn myckenhetsord samlingsnamn sammanfattningsnamn sammelbenämning sammelnamn
(grammar) A noun which, though singular, refers to a group of things or animals. Examples: a school of fish, a pride of lions.

collectively adv
kollektivt
In a collective manner; viewed together as a whole; to be treated as a single unit, rather than the items that make up the collection separately.

collectivism collectivisms n
kollektivism
The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.

collectivization collectivizations n
kollektivisering
The act of collectivizing

collectivize v
kollektivisera

collector /kəˈlɛktə(ɹ)/ /kəˈlɛktɚ/ collectors n
samlare
A person who or thing that collects, or which creates or manages a collection.

college /ˈkɑlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/ colleges n
fakultet
A specialized division of a university.
högskola
An academic institution. [From 1560s.]
högskola fakultet
(chiefly, US) An institution of higher education teaching undergraduates.

college town college towns n
universitetsstad
A town or city that is dominated by its university population.

collegiality collegialities n
kollegialitet
power and authority that is shared among peers, especially the sharing of collegiate power among Roman Catholic bishops.

collide /kəˈlaɪd/ v
kollidera krocka
(intransitive) To impact directly, especially if violent.
(intransitive) To come into conflict, or be incompatible.

collie /ˈkɒli/ collies n
collie
Any of various breeds of dog originating in Scotland and England as sheepdogs

collier /ˈkɑliɚ/ /ˈkɒlɪə(ɹ)/ colliers n
kolare
A person in the business or occupation of producing (digging or mining) coal or making charcoal or in its transporting or commerce.

colliery /ˈkɑl.jɚ.ɪ/ /ˈkɒl.jə.ɹi/ collieries n
kolgruva
(British) An underground coal mine, together with its surface buildings.

collinear /koʊˈlɪn.i.ɚ/ /kəˈlɪn.i.ɚ/ adj
kolinjär
(geometry, of three or more points) Lying on the same straight line.

colliquation colliquations n
förvätskning smältning
The act of becoming liquid; melting.
förvätskning kollikvation
(medicine) The wasting-away of parts of the body; consumption.

collision /kəˈlɪʒən/ collisions n
kollision krock kollidering
An instance of colliding.

collision course collision courses n
kollisionskurs
A course or path between two or more objects which, if continued at the current rate, will result in a collision.

colloquial /kəˈloʊ.kwi.əl/ /kəˈləʊ.kwɪəl/ more colloquial most colloquial adj
vardaglig
(linguistics) Characteristic of familiar conversation, of common parlance; informal.

colloquialism /kəˈloʊ.kwi.əˌlɪz.əm/ /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əˌlɪz.əm/ colloquialisms n
slang talspråk
A colloquial word or phrase; a common spoken expression.

colloquium /kəˈləʊkwiəm/ colloquia colloquiums n
kollokvium
An academic meeting or seminar usually led by a different lecturer and on a different topic at each meeting.

colloquy /ˈkɒ.lə.kwi/ colloquies n
konversation samtal
A conversation or dialogue. [from 15th c.]

collude /kəˈluːd/ v
konspirera spela under täcket stå i maskopi
(intransitive) to act in concert with; to conspire

collusion /kəˈluːʒən/ collusions n
maskopi
A private agreement for a fraudulent or illegal purpose; conspiracy.

colocynth /kɒl.əˈsɪnθ/ colocynths n
kolokvint
A viny plant, Citrullus colocynthis, native to the Mediterranean Basin and Asia. It produces a lemon-sized, yellowish, green-mottled, spongy, and extremely bitter fruit.
The powdered pulp of this fruit, a powerful hepatic stimulant and hydragogue cathartic used as a strong laxative.

cologne /kəˈloʊn/ /kəˈləʊn/ colognes n
eau-de-cologne
Any of a family of fresh, citrus-based fragrances distilled using extracts from citrus, floral, and woody ingredients, said to have been developed in the early 18th century in Cologne, Germany.

colon /ˈkoʊ.lən/ /ˈkɔ.lən/ /ˈkəʊ.lɒn/ /ˈkəʊ.lən/ [ˈkʰɔ.ɫn̩] cola coli colons n
kolon
The punctuation mark ⟨:⟩.
grovtarm tjocktarm
(anatomy) Part of the large intestine; the final segment of the digestive system, after (distal to) the ileum and before (proximal to) the rectum. (Because the colon is the largest part of the large intestine (constituting most of it), it is often treated as synonymous therewith in broad or casual usage.)

colonel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ colonels n
överste
A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).

colonel general colonel generals n
generalöverste
(military rank) A general officer's rank in some nations' militaries, corresponding to the rank of either a lieutenant general or full general in the United States rank system.

colonial /kəˈləʊ.ni.əl/ more colonial most colonial adj
kolonial
Of or pertaining to a period when a country or territory was a colony.
(US) Of or relating to the original Thirteen Colonies of the USA.
(US) Of or relating to the style of architecture prevalent at about the time of the Revolution.

colonial power colonial powers n
kolonialmakt
(mainly historical) a country which possesses, or formerly possessed, colonies in different parts of the world.

colonialism /kəˈloʊ.ni.ə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈloʊ.njə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈləʊ.ni.ə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈləʊ.njə.lɪ.zəm/ colonialisms n
kolonialism
The policy of a country seeking to extend or retain its authority over other people or territories, generally with the aim of economic dominance.

colonist /ˈkɑlənɪst/ /ˈkɒlənɪst/ colonists n
kolonisatör nybyggare
A founder of a colony.

colonization colonizations n
kolonisation kolonisering
The process of establishing a colony.

colonize /ˈkɑlənaɪz/ /ˈkɒlənaɪz/ v
kolonisera
(transitive) To settle (a place) with colonists, and hence make (a place) into a colony.
(transitive) To settle (a group of people, a species, or the like) in a place as a colony.
(intransitive) To begin a colony or colonies.

colonnade /ˌkɒləˈneɪd/ colonnades n
kolonnad pelargång
A series of columns at regular intervals.

colonoscope colonoscopes n
koloskop
a flexible fibreoptic endoscope used to examine the colon and obtain tissue samples

colonoscopy /kɑləˈnɑskəpi/ colonoscopies n
koloskopi
(medicine) The examination of the colon using a colonoscope.

colony /ˈkɑ.lə.ni/ /ˈkɒl.ə.ni/ /ˈkɔl.ə.ni/ colonies n
koloni
(biology) A group of organisms of same or different species living together in close association.
A potential new chapter of a fraternity or sorority awaiting official recognition from their headquarters.

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ adj
färg
Conveying color, as opposed to shades of gray.

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ colors n
färg
(uncountable) The spectral composition of visible light.
These hues as used in color television or films, color photographs, etc (as opposed to the shades of grey used in black-and-white television).
(heraldry) Any of the standard dark tinctures used in a coat of arms, including azure, gules, sable, and vert.
(finance, uncountable) A third-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change of gamma with respect to time, or equivalently the rate of change of charm with respect to changes in the underlying asset price.

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ v
färga färglägga färgsätta
(transitive) To give something color.
färglägga måla
(intransitive) To apply colors to the areas within the boundaries of a line drawing using colored markers or crayons.
rodna
(of a person or their face) To become red through increased blood flow.
färga
To affect without completely changing.
färglägga
(mathematics, graph theory) To assign colors to the vertices of a graph (or the regions of a map) so that no two vertices connected by an edge (regions sharing a border) have the same color.

color blind more color blind most color blind adj
färgblind
(of a, person or animal) Unable to distinguish between two or more primary colors (usually red and green).

color blindness color blindnesses n
färgblindhet
(medicine, ophthalmology) Any of several medical conditions in which the physical ability to see colors is impaired, especially achromatopsia, Daltonism.

colored /ˈkʌləɹd/ more colored most colored adj
färgad
Having a particular color or kind of color.
(US, now, dated, and, usually, offensive) Of skin color other than white; in particular, black.
(South Africa, sometimes, capitalized) Belonging to a multiracial ethnic group or category, having ancestry from more than one of the racial groups of southern Africa (black, white, and Asian). (Under apartheid, used as a metadescription for mixed-race people and peoples such as the Cape Coloureds.)
färgglad färgstark färggrann
Having prominent colors; colorful.
färgad påverkad
Biased; pervasively (but potentially subtly) influenced in a particular way.

colorful /ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/ more colorful most colorful adj
färgglad färgrik
Possessing prominent and varied colors.

coloring book coloring books n
målarbok
A book containing line art for readers (usually children) to add color using crayons, colored pencils, markers, paint, or other artistic media.

colorism colorisms n
kolorism
(painting) A style of painting characterised by the use of intense color.

colorization colorizations n
färgläggning
An electronic process that adds color to black and white movies.

colorize v
färga färglägga
To add color to.
färglägga
(photography, filmology) To convert black and white media to color by digital post production (as is often done in digital photography and in video special effects).

coloscopic adj
koloskopisk

colossal /kəˈlɒsəl/ more colossal most colossal adj
kolossal
Extremely large or on a great scale.

colossal squid colossal squid colossal squids n
kolossbläckfisk
An enormous squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni), of which few specimens have been studied.

colossus /kəˈlɑs.əs/ /kəˈlɒs.əs/ colossi colossuses n
koloss
A statue of gigantic size. The name was especially applied to certain famous statues in antiquity, as the Colossus of Nero in Rome and the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
(by extension) Any creature or thing of gigantic size.

colostomy colostomies n
kolostomi
(surgery) An incision into the colon to allow for drainage; the opening produced in such incision.

colostomy bag colostomy bags n
stomipåse
A small pouch placed over the stoma of a person who has had a colostomy, used to collect waste products that would otherwise pass through a person's rectum.

colostrum /kəˈlɒstɹəm/ colostra n
råmjölk
(medicine) A form of milk produced by the mammary glands in late pregnancy and the few days after giving birth. Human and bovine colostrum is thick and yellowish. In humans, it has high concentrations of nutrients and antibodies, but it is small in quantity.

colour television colour televisions n
färg-tv färgtelevision
(countable) A television set that displays images in colour.

colourant colourants n
färgämne
A pigment, dye etc added to something to change its colour or hue

colourless /ˈkʌlə(ɹ).ləs/ more colourless most colourless adj
färglös
Having little or no colour.

coltsfoot coltsfeet coltsfoots n
hästhov tussilago
An herbaceous plant, species Tussilago farfara, that grows in Europe and the Middle East; yellow coltsfoot.

columbarium columbaria columbariums n
duvslag
(historical) A large, sometimes architecturally impressive building for housing a large colony of pigeons or doves, particularly those of ancien regime France.
kolumbarium
A building, a vault or a similar place for the respectful and usually public storage of cinerary urns containing cremated remains.

columbine /ˈkɒləmbaɪn/ columbines n
akleja
Any plant of the genus Aquilegia, having distinctive bell-shaped flowers with spurs on each petal.

column /ˈkɑljəm/ /ˈkɑləm/ /ˈkɒləm/ columns n
kolonn pelare
(architecture) A solid upright structure designed usually to support a larger structure above it, such as a roof or horizontal beam, but sometimes for decoration.
kolonn kolumn spalt
A unit of width, especially of advertisements, in a periodical, equivalent to the width of a usual column of text.
kolumn spalt
Something having similar vertical form or structure to the things mentioned above, such as a spinal column.

column vector column vectors n
kolonnvektor
(linear algebra) An n×1 matrix that represents a vector.

columnar /kəˈlʌmnɚ/ adj
pelarformig
Having the shape of a column.

columnist /ˈkɑ.lə.mɪst/ /ˈkɑ.ləm.nɪst/ /ˈkɒ.lə.mɪst/ /ˈkɒ.ləm.nɪst/ columnists n
kolumnist kåsör krönikör
A regular writer of a column, such as in a magazine or newspaper

colza n
raps
Oilseed rape (Brassica napus), cultivated for its seeds, which yield an oil, valued for illuminating and lubricating purposes.

coma /ˈkoʊmə/ /ˈkəʊmə/ comas n
koma
A state of unconsciousness from which one may not wake up, usually induced by some form of trauma.

comb /koʊm/ /kəʊm/ combs n
kam
A toothed implement for grooming the hair or (formerly) for keeping it in place.
The toothed plate at the top and bottom of an escalator that prevents objects getting trapped between the moving stairs and fixed landings.
A fleshy growth on the top of the head of some birds and reptiles; crest.

comb /koʊm/ /kəʊm/ v
kamma
(transitive, especially of hair or fur) To groom with a toothed implement, especially a comb.
(transitive) To separate choice cotton fibers from worsted cloth fibers.
finkamma kamma igenom
(transitive) To search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb.

comb ceramic adj
kamkeramisk
Of or pertaining to a hunter-gatherer culture that existed in northeastern Europe from around 4200 BC to around 2000 BC.

comb one's hair v
kamma kamma håret
To straighten one's hair with a comb. (This entry is a translation hub.)

comb-crested jacana comb-crested jacanas n
kamjaçana
Irediparra gallinacea, a wader in the family Jacanidae.

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ combats n
kamp slag strid batalj slagsmål
A battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used).

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ v
bekämpa
(intransitive) To fight (with); to struggle for victory (against).

combat sport combat sports n
kampsport
A sport that involves man-to-man combat.

combatant /kəm.ˈbæ.tənt/ /ˈkɑm.bə.tənt/ /ˈkɒm.bə.tənt/ combatants n
kombattant
A person engaged in combat, often armed.

combative /kɒmˈbæ.tɪv/ /kəmˈbæ.tɪv/ /ˈkɑm.bə.tɪv/ /ˈkɒm.bə.tɪv/ more combative most combative adj
stridslysten
Given to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.

combination /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ combinations n
kombination kombinering
The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.
kombination
A sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock.
(mathematics) One or more elements selected from a set without regard to the order of selection.
kombination kombo
A rapid sequence of punches or strikes in boxing or other combat sports.

combination lock combination locks n
kombinationslås
A type of lock opened by a sequence of numbers or symbols.

combinatorialist combinatorialists n
kombinatoriker
A mathematician who specializes in combinatorics.

combinatorics /ˌkɑm.bɪn.əˈtɔɹ.ɪks/ n
kombinatorik
(mathematics) a branch of mathematics that studies (usually finite) collections of objects that satisfy specified criteria

combinatory logic n
kombinatorisk logik
(computer science) Model of computation based on combinators.

combine harvester /ˈkɑmˌbaɪn ˈhɑɹvəstəɹ/ combine harvesters n
skördetröska tröska
A combine, a farming machine that harvests, threshes, and cleans grain plants.

combined /kəmˈbaɪnd/ adj
förenad
Resulting from the addition of several sources, parts, elements, aspects, etc. united together.

combo /ˈkɒmbəʊ/ comboes combos n
kombination kombo
(slang) A combination.
(video games) An action composed of a sequence of simpler actions, especially a composite attacking move in a fighting game.

combo box [ˈkɒmbəʊ bɒks] combo boxes n
kombinationsfält
(graphical user interface) A GUI widget that is a combination of a dropdown list or list box and a single-line textbox, allowing the user either to type a value directly into the control or choose from the list of existing options.

combover combovers n
överkamning
A manner of combing hair from one side to the other in an attempt to conceal a medial bald patch.

combustibility combustibilities n
brännbarhet
The quality or state of being combustible

combustible /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/ more combustible most combustible adj
brännbar
Capable of burning.

combustion /kəmˈbʌs.t͡ʃən/ combustions n
förbränning
(chemistry) The act or process of burning.
A process whereby two chemicals are combined to produce heat.
A process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen, usually at high temperature, releasing heat.

combustion chamber combustion chambers n
brännkammare
An enclosed space, within a heat engine, in which the fuel is mixed and reacted with air or other oxidizing agent in a controlled manner.

combustor combustors n
brännkammare
A chamber acting as the furnace in a jet engine or turbine engine, where intense combustion is induced.

come /kʌm/ [km] [km̩] [kəm] [kʰɐm] [kʰʌm] v
komma
(intransitive) To move from further away to nearer to.

come across v
ge ett intryck av
(idiomatic) To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image.
stöta på träffa på
(idiomatic, transitive) To find, usually by accident.

come again interjection
ursäkta?
(idiomatic, informal, by ellipsis) A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.
välkommen åter
(idiomatic) Used as a polite farewell to a visitor, inviting a return visit.

come along v
följa med hänga på
(intransitive, followed by "with") To accompany.

come back v
komma tillbaka
(intransitive) To return to a former state, usually a desirable one; to become fashionable once more.

come between v
komma emellan
(transitive) To affect negatively or cause discord between (someone) and another person.

come down v
falla ned
(intransitive) To descend, fall down, collapse.
gå ned
(intransitive) To be demolished.

come in handy v
komma väl till pass
(idiomatic, informal) To prove to be useful or helpful.

come into being v
bli till uppstå
(idiomatic) To form; to start to exist.

come into force v
träda i kraft
(of a law, regulation, etc.) To become valid or active, to inure.

come of age v
bli myndig
(idiomatic) To reach a specific age where one is legally considered to be an adult.

come on /ˌkʌm ˈɑn/ /ˌkʌm ˈɒn/ /ˌkʌm ˈɔn/ interjection
kom igen
Synonym of let's go, a cheer or expression of support, encouragement, &c.
An expression of defiance or as a challenge; approach; come at me.
kom an kom igen
An expression of disbelief.
kom igen kom nu skynda skynda på
An expression of frustration, exasperation, or impatience; hurry up.

come on to v
stöta
(transitive, informal) To make a romantic or sexual advance to.

come out of the closet v
komma ut ur garderoben komma ut
(intransitive, idiomatic) To tell others about one's homosexuality, bisexuality, transness, or any minority or disapproved-of identity, belief, preference, etc., where previously this had been kept secret.

come to /kʌm ˈtu/ /ˈkʌm tu/ v
beträffande gällande
(transitive, usually in present tense) To regard or specifically pertain to.

come to a head v
komma till ett avgörande komma till sin spets
(idiomatic) To rapidly reach a turning point or climax.

come to light v
komma i dagen
(idiomatic) To become known; to be revealed.

come to one's senses v
ta sitt förnuft till fånga
(idiomatic) To become reasonable, comprehending, or responsible, especially after having behaved in an unreasonable, uncomprehending, or irresponsible manner.

come to pass v
hända inträffa ske
To happen; to occur.

come to power v
komma till makten
(idiom) To be installed in high office, for example as a king, president, or prime minister.

come to terms with v
förlika sig med
(idiomatic) To accept or resign oneself to something emotionally painful.

come to think of it adv
när allt kommer omkring
(idiomatic) by the way; now that I think about it; indicates something brought to mind.

come true v
bli verklighet
To become real: to become true or existent.

come-on /ˈkʌmˌɑn/ /ˈkʌmˌɒn/ /ˈkʌmˌɔn/ come-ons n
kom igen kom nu
A statement or sometimes action reflecting sexual or romantic interest.

comeback /ˈkʌmbæk/ comebacks n
comeback återkomst
A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity or underperformance.

comedian /kəˈmiːdi.ən/ comedians n
komiker komedienn
An entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes.

comedy /ˈkɑmədi/ /ˈkɒmədi/ comedies n
komedi
(countable, historical) A choric song of celebration or revel, especially in Ancient Greece.
(countable) A light, amusing play with a happy ending.
(countable, Medieval Europe) A narrative poem with an agreeable ending (e.g., The Divine Comedy).
(countable, drama) A dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone.

comestible /kəˈmɛstəbl̩/ /kəˈmɛstɪbl̩/ more comestible most comestible adj
ätbar ätlig
Suitable to be eaten; edible. [From 15th c.]

comet /ˈkɒmət/ comets n
komet
A celestial phenomenon with the appearance of such a body.

comfort /kʌmˈfɔɹt/ /ˈkʊm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ [ˈkʰʌɱ.fɚt] comforts n
bekvämlighet komfort
Contentment, ease.
tröst
A consolation; something relieving suffering or worry.
A cause of relief or satisfaction.

comfort zone comfort zones n
bekvämlighetszon
(idiomatic, by extension) The range of circumstances in which a person feels relaxed or able to cope.

comfortable /ˈkɐmf.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌm.fəɹ.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌmf.təɹ.bəl/ [ˈkʰɐɱf.tɘ.bɫ̩] [ˈkʰʌɱf.tə̥.bɫ̩] comfortabler comfortablest more comfortable most comfortable adj
bekväm behaglig komfortabel skön
Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable. [from 18th c.]
bekväm
In a state of comfort and content. [from 18th c.]

comfrey /ˈkʌm.fɹi/ comfreys n
vallört
Any of several species of perennial herbs of the genus Symphytum, often specifically Symphytum officinale.

comic book comic books n
seriemagasin serietidning seriealbum
(comics) A book or magazine that uses sequences of drawings to tell a story or series of stories, primarily in serialized form, usually fiction.

comic strip comic strips n
serie stripp
(comics) A series of drawings, in sequence, often but not necessarily depicting something funny or satirical in nature.

comics /ˈkɑmɪks/ /ˈkɒmɪks/ n
serie tecknad serie
the medium of comic books, comic strips, and other sequential art

coming of age comings of age n
mognad
A person's journey from childhood or adolescence to adulthood.

comital more comital most comital adj
grevlig greve-
Of or pertaining to a count or earl.

comitative case comitative cases n
komitativ
(grammatical case) Noun case used to denote companionship. In English, this is usually expressed by the prepositional phrase in company with, together with or with, as in "with the house." Languages that use the comitative case include Estonian, Finnish, Hungarian, Inari Sami, Northern Sami, Skolt Sami, and Quechua. It is also found in many Australian Aboriginal languages, where it is commonly used to form names of places and languages.

comitology /ˌkɑm.ɪˈtɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌkɒm.ɪˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ comitologies n
kommittéförfarande kommittésystem kommittébestämmelser
(European Union) The system of committees, composed of representatives of the member states, used to oversee European Commission implementing acts made under European Union legislation.

comma /ˈkɑ.mə/ /ˈkɒ.mə/ /ˈkɒm.ə/ /ˈkɔm.ə/ commaes commas commata n
komma
(typography) The punctuation mark ⟨,⟩ used to indicate a set of parts of a sentence or between elements of a list.

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ commands n
kommando order
An order to do something.
kommando
(computing) A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ v
befalla
(ambitransitive) To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

command line command lines n
kommandorad
(computing) The text prompt presented to the user in a command line interface.
A line of text that is entered at such a prompt.

command pattern command patterns n
kommando

command post command posts n
ledningscentral ledningsplats sambandscentral stabsplats
(military) The headquarters of a given unit; the operational base of a unit's commanding officer.

command-line interpreter command-line interpreters n
kommandotolk
(computing) A computer program that reads lines of text entered by a user and interprets them in the context of a given operating system or programming language.

commander /kəˈmandə/ /kəˈmændɚ/ /kəˈmɑːndə/ commanders n
befälhavare
One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.

commander in chief commanders in chief n
överbefälhavare
Supreme commander of the armed forces of an entire country.

commanding officer commanding officers n
befälhavare
The officer in command of, and typically having ultimate authority over, a military unit.

commandment /kəˈmændmənt/ /kəˈmændɪmənt/ /kəˈmændɪˌmɛnt/ /kəˈmɑːndmənt/ commandments n
bud budord
(archaic) Something that must be obeyed; a command or edict.

commando /kəˈmændoʊ/ /kəˈmɑːn.dəʊ/ commandoes commandos n
kommandostyrka
A small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas.
kommandosoldat
A commando trooper.

commemorate /kəˈmɛməˌɹeɪt/ v
högtidlighålla
(transitive) To honour the memory of someone or something with a ceremony or object.

commence /kəˈmɛns/ v
börja begynna
(intransitive) To begin, start.

commensurable more commensurable most commensurable adj
kommensurabel
(mathematics) (of two or more numbers) Divisible by the same number WP

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒm.ɛnt/ [ˈkʰɑmɛnt] [ˈkʰɒm.ɛnt] comments n
kommentar
A spoken or written remark.
(programming) A remark embedded in source code in such a way that it will be ignored by the compiler or interpreter, typically to help people to understand the code.

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒm.ɛnt/ [ˈkʰɑmɛnt] [ˈkʰɒm.ɛnt] v
kommentera
(transitive) To remark.
(transitive, software, of code) To comment out (code); to disable by converting into a comment.

commerce /kəˈmɜːs/ /kəˈmɝs/ /ˈkɑ.mɚs/ /ˈkɒm.əs/ commerces n
handel
(business) The exchange or buying and selling of commodities; especially the exchange of merchandise, on a large scale, between different places or communities; extended trade or traffic.

commercial bank commercial banks n
affärsbank
(banking) A bank whose chief business is accepting demand deposits and making short-term loans.

commercial banking n
affärsbankverksamhet
(banking) The activities of a commercial bank.

commercial law n
handelsrätt

commie block commie blocks n
kommunistblocket
(pejorative) A large apartment complex, especially in former Eastern Bloc countries of Eastern Europe, characterized by concrete and rectangular cuboids, similar to a plattenbau.

commingle v
blanda sammanblanda
(transitive) To mix, to blend.
blandas sammanblandas
(intransitive) To become mixed or blended.

commiseration commiserations n
medlidande
The act of commiserating; sorrow for the hardships or afflictions of another; pity; compassion.

commissar /ˈkɑ.məˌsɑr/ /ˌkɒmɪ.ˈsɑː/ commissars n
kommissarie
(historical, Soviet Union) In the early Soviet Union, the head of a commissariat.

commissary /ˈkɑ.məˌsɛɹ.i/ /ˈkɑ.mɪˌsɛɹ.i/ /ˈkɒm.ɪ.s(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkɔm.ə.sə.ɹi/ commissaries n
kommissarie
One to whom is committed some charge, duty, or office, by a superior power; a commissioner.

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ commissions n
uppdrag
A sending or mission (to do or accomplish something).
kommission
A body or group of people, officially tasked with carrying out a particular function.
provision kommission avgift
A fee charged by an agent or broker for carrying out a transaction.

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ v
ge i uppdrag uppdra
(transitive) To send or officially charge someone or some group to do something.
beställa ge beställning på
(transitive) To place an order for (often a piece of art).

commissioner /kəˈmɪʃənə/ /kəˈmɪʃənɚ/ commissioners n
kommissarie kommissionsledamot kommissionär
A member of a commission.

commissioning commissionings n
kommissionering
The process of assuring that all systems and components of a major piece of equipment, a process, a building or similar are designed, installed and tested according to the operational requirements of the owner or final client.

commit adultery v
begå äktenskapsbrott begå hor vara otrogen
(This entry is a translation hub.)

commit suicide v
begå självmord ta livet av sig ta sitt liv
To kill oneself; to take one's own life. (This entry is a translation hub.)

commitment /kəˈmɪtmənt/ commitments n
åtagande
Promise or agreement to do something in the future, especially:
engagemang
Being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action or to another person or persons.
The trait of sincerity and focused purpose.

committee [kɑmɪˈtiː] [kɒmɪˈtiː] [kəˈmɪt.i] committees n
kommitté utskott nämnd
A body of one or more persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose, typically with formal protocols.

commode /kəˈməʊd/ commodes n
kommod
A low chest of drawers on short legs.

commodity /kəˈmɑdəti/ /kəˈmɒdəti/ commodities n
vara gods handelsvara
(business) Anything movable (a good) that is bought and sold. [from 15th c.]

commodore /ˈkɒm.ə.dɔː/ /ˈkɔ.mə.doɹ/ commodores n
kommendör
(military, nautical) A naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral.

common /ˈkɑ.mən/ /ˈkɒm.ən/ /ˈkɒm.ʌn/ commoner commonest more common most common adj
gemensam allmän
Mutual; shared by more than one.
vanlig
Occurring or happening regularly or frequently; usual.
Found in large numbers or in a large quantity; usual.
Simple, ordinary or vulgar.
utral gemensam
(grammar) Of, pertaining or belonging to the common gender.

common /ˈkɑ.mən/ /ˈkɒm.ən/ /ˈkɒm.ʌn/ commons n
allmänning
A tract of land in common ownership; common land.

common barley common barleys n
korn
A plant of the species Hordeum vulgare, which yields the commercially important cereal grain barley.

common bile duct common bile ducts n
gallgång
(anatomy) The bile duct downstream of the confluence of the common hepatic duct and the cystic duct. It discharges bile into the duodenum.

common buzzard common buzzards n
ormvråk
A bird of prey species, Buteo buteo.

common chickweed common chickweeds n
våtarv
The herb Stellaria media.

common cockchafer common cockchafers n
ollonborre
A cockchafer of species Melolontha melolontha.

common cold common colds n
förkylning
(pathology) A very common, mild viral infection of the nose and throat, whose symptoms include sneezing, sniffling, a running or blocked nose, a sore throat, coughing and a headache.

common columbine common columbines n
akleja akvileja
Aquilegia vulgaris, native to most of Europe, excepting Scandinavia.

common crane common cranes n
trana
Grus grus, a bird of the crane (Gruidae) family

common denominator common denominators n
gemensam nämnare
(mathematics) Any integer that is a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

common dogwood common dogwoods n
skogskornell
Cornus sanguinea, native to most of Europe

common eider common eiders n
ejder
A sea duck in the eider family; Somateria mollissima.

common fraction common fractions n
bråk
(arithmetic) A fraction in the form of one integer divided by another, non-zero, integer.

common gender common genders n
utrum n-genus
(linguistics) A grammatical gender in some languages, formed by the historical merging of masculine and feminine genders.

common glow-worm common glow-worms n
stor lysmask vanlig lysmask
A European firefly species, Lampyris noctiluca.

common glowworm common glowworms n
stor lysmask vanlig lysmask
A wingless larviform female of the European firefly species, Lampyris noctiluca, which glows in the dark due to bioluminescence.

common goldeneye common goldeneyes n
knipa
A medium sized sea duck, Bucephala clangula.

common greenshank common greenshanks n
gluttsnäppa
A small wader, Tringa nebularia.

common gull /ˈkɑːmən ˌɡʌl/ /ˈkɒmən ˌɡʌl/ common gulls n
fiskmås
A medium-sized gull, Larus canus.

common hepatica common hepaticas n
blåsippa
The flowering plant species Hepatica nobilis

common hill myna common hill mynas n
beostare
Gracula religiosa, a starling native to Asia, commonly used in aviculture

common hornbeam common hornbeams n
avenbok vitbok
Carpinus betulus; a deciduous tree with hard wood, native to many parts of Europe.

common house martin common house martins n
hussvala
A migratory bird of the species Delichon urbicum, breeding in Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia.

common kestrel common kestrels n
tornfalk
A small falcon, Falco tinnunculus.

common kingfisher common kingfishers n
kungsfiskare
Alcedo atthis, a Eurasian and North African species of kingfisher.

common land common lands n
allmänning
(British, Irish) an area of land in the United Kingdom or Ireland that is open to the public at all times and until the 18th century would have been land that was free for anybody to graze their animals on (often shortened to common).

common linnet common linnets n
hämpling
A common small bird (Linaria cannabina), of Europe, western Asia and north Africa.

common murre common murres n
sillgrissla
A large auk, Uria aalge.

common name common names n
trivialnamn
(taxonomy) The name by which an organism or group of organisms is known to the general public, rather than its taxonomic or scientific name.

common noun common nouns n
appellativ
A noun that denotes any member, or all members, of a class; an ordinary noun such as "dog" or "city". In contrast, a proper noun is a single named entity such as "Socrates".

common pochard common pochards n
brunand
A diving duck of temperate and cool Eurasia (Aythya ferina)

common purslane common purslanes n
portlak
Portulaca oleracea, an annual succulent.

common quail common quails n
vaktel
Coturnix coturnix, a bird in pheasant family.

common raven common ravens n
korp
A large all-black passerine bird in the crow family, Corvus corax.

common redpoll common redpolls n
gråsiska
A bird of the species Acanthis flammea

common redshank common redshanks n
rödbena
A small wader, Tringa totanus.

common redstart common redstarts n
rödstjärt
A small passerine bird (Phoenicurus phoenicurus).

common rock thrush common rock thrushes n
stentrast
Monticola saxatilis, a chat belonging to the family Muscicapidae.

common rosefinch common rosefinches n
rosenfink
Carpodacus erythrinus, a small passerine bird.

common rue n
vinruta
Ruta graveolens

common sandpiper common sandpipers n
drillsnäppa
A small species of wading bird, Actitis hypoleucos, widely distributed across Africa, Eurasia, and Australasia.

common scoter common scoters n
sjöorre
Melanitta nigra, an arctic sea bird in the family Anatidae

common sense n
sunt förnuft bondförstånd
Ordinary sensible understanding; one's basic intelligence which allows for plain understanding and without which good decisions or judgments cannot be made.

common shelduck common shelducks n
gravand
A species of shelduck, Tadorna tadorna.

common shrew common shrews n
vanlig näbbmus
A shrew, Sorex araneus, one of the most common mammals.

common snipe common snipe common snipes n
enkelbeckasin
A bird of the species Gallinago gallinago.

common stock common stocks n
stamaktie
(finance) Shares of an ownership interest in the equity of a corporation or other entity with limited liability entitled to dividends, with financial rights junior to preferred stock and liabilities.

common swift common swifts n
tornseglare
Apus apus, a swallow-like bird native to Europe and much of temperate Asia, rarely alighting on the ground.

common tern common terns n
fisktärna
A small, gull-like shore bird of the species Sterna hirundo, of wide geographic distribution.

common thread common threads n
röd tråd
A recurring characteristic or theme present in different events or areas.

common whitefish common whitefish n
sik
A freshwater fish of salmon family, Coregonus lavaretus.

common whitethroat common whitethroats n
törnsångare
Sylvia communis, an Old World warbler, now sometimes Mezophilus communis or Curruca communis.

common woodrush n
ängsfryle
Luzula multiflora, a flowering plant in the family Juncaceae.

common yarrow n
rölleka
Achillea millefolium, a flowering plant widespread in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, formerly and sometimes used to stanch the flow of blood.

commoner /ˈkɑ.mə.nɚ/ /ˈkɒm.ə.nə(ɹ)/ commoners n
ofrälse
(British) Someone who is not of noble rank.

commonly /ˈkɑmənli/ /ˈkɒmənli/ more commonly most commonly adv
vanligen
As a rule; frequently; usually.

commonplace /ˈkɑmənˌpleɪs/ /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/ commonplaces n
klyscha plattityd floskel
A platitude or cliché.

commonplaceness n
trivialitet

commonwealth /ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwelθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɔmənˌwɛlθ/ commonwealths n
samvälde
(obsolete) The well-being of a community.
The entirety of a (secular) society, a polity, a state.

communal /kəˈmju.nəl/ /kəˈmjuː.nəl/ /kəˈmjʉː.nəl/ /ˈkɒm.jə.nəl/ /ˈkɔm.jə.nəl/ more communal most communal adj
samhällelig
Pertaining to a community.
allmän gemensam
shared by a community; public.

commune /ˈkɑmjuːn/ /ˈkɒmjuːn/ communes n
byalag
A small community, often rural, whose members share in the ownership of property, and in the division of labour; the members of such a community.

communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ v
kommunicera
(transitive) To impart or transmit (information or knowledge) to someone; to make known, to tell. [from 16th c.]
(intransitive) To express or convey ideas, either through verbal or nonverbal means; to have intercourse, to exchange information. [from 16th c.]

communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ communications n
kommunikation
The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission.
(uncountable) The concept or state of exchanging data or information between entities.
A message; the essential data transferred in an act of communication.
The body of all data transferred to one or both parties during an act of communication.
A passageway or opening between two locations; connection.
(anatomy) A connection between two tissues, organs, or cavities.
(rhetoric) A trope by which a speaker assumes that his hearer is a partner in his sentiments, and says "we" instead of "I" or "you".

communion /kəˈmjuːnjən/ communions n
kommunion nattvard
A joining together of minds or spirits; a mental connection.

communion wafer communion wafers n
oblat
(Christianity) The sacramental bread used in the Eucharist; the host.

communiqué /kəˌmjuːn.ɪˈkeɪ/ communiqués n
kommuniké
An official report or statement, such as a government press release or the report of a conference.

communism [ˈkɑ.mju.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɒm.ju.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɔm.jə.nɪ.zm̩] communisms n
kommunism
Any far-left political ideology or philosophy advocating holding the production of resources collectively, especially by seizing it through revolution.
The international socialist society where classes, money, and the state no longer exist.

communist /ˈkɑ.mju.nɪst/ /ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst/ more communist most communist adj
kommunistisk kommunistiskt kommunist
Of, relating to, supporting, or advocating communism.

communist /ˈkɑ.mju.nɪst/ /ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst/ communists n
kommunist kommunistisk
An advocate of a society based on the common ownership of property; a proponent of communism.

community /k(ə)ˈmju.nə.ti/ /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.ti/ [k(ə)ˈmju.nə.ɾi] communities n
sammanslutning
samhälle samfund
(countable) A group sharing common characteristics, such as the same language, law, religion, or tradition.
samfund bostadskollektiv kollektiv
(countable) A residential or religious collective; a commune.
samhälle organismsamhälle
(countable, ecology) A group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other.
gemenskap samfund
(uncountable) The condition of having certain attitudes and interests in common.

community service community services n
samhällstjänst
(legal) Such work done as alternative for a criminal penalty.

commutativity commutativities n
kommutativitet
(mathematics, physics) The state of being commutative.

commutator commutators n
kommutator
An electrical switch, in a generator or motor, that periodically reverses the direction of an electric current.
(ring theory) A binary map in a given ring R, given by [a, b] = ab − ba, where a and b are elements of R, which yields the ring's zero element if and only if the multiplication operation commutes for a and b.

commute /kəˈmjuːt/ commutes n
pendling
The route, time or distance of that journey.

commute /kəˈmjuːt/ v
pendla
(intransitive, US, UK, Canada) To regularly travel from one's home to one's workplace or school, or vice versa.
kommutera
(intransitive, mathematics) Of an operation, to be commutative, i.e. to have the property that changing the order of the operands does not change the result.

commuter /kəˈmjuːtɚ/ commuters n
pendlare
(US, UK, Canada) To and from work and home.
pendel
(transport) Normally a short form of commuter rail, commuter train or commuter bus; A transport system or a vehicle in such systems used to transport commuters (#2)

commuter bus commuter buses commuter busses n
pendelbuss
A public transport bus used to transport commuters between two places, typically their homes and works and within a metropolitan area (not to be confused with shuttle bus)

commuter rail n
pendel pendeltågssystem
(rail transport) A rail transport system with trains used to transport commuters between two places, typically their homes and works, normally within a metropolitan area and its surrounding environs, and generally distinguished from other rail transport systems (i.e. subways, metros, tramways) by having less frequent service, lacking free transfers between trains and using heavy rolling stock running on a mainline railway

commuting commutings n
arbetsresa pendeltrafik pendling
travel between home and workplace

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ compacter compactest more compact most compact adj
kompakt
Having all necessary features fitting neatly into a small space.
(topology, uncomparable, of a set in a topological space) Such that every open cover of the given set has a finite subcover. In a Euclidean space this is equivalent to a Closed and bounded set.

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ compacts n
puderdosa
A small, slim folding case, often featuring a mirror, powder and a powderpuff; that fits into a woman's purse or handbag, or that slips into one's pocket.

compact fluorescent lamp compact fluorescent lamps n
lågenergilampa
A type of fluorescent lamp (that may or may not contain mercury).

compact space compact spaces n
kompakt rum
(mathematics) Any topological subset of Euclidean space that is a compact set

compactness compactnesses n
kompakthet
The state of being compact.

compactor /kɑmˈpæktɚ/ /kɒmˈpæktə/ compactors n
komprimator
A machine that reduces the bulk of waste or other material by compaction.

companion /kəmˈpænjən/ companions n
följeslagare
A friend, acquaintance, or partner; someone with whom one spends time or accompanies

companion animal companion animals n
sällskapsdjur
A pet.

company /ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/ companies n
bolag företag firma verksamhet
(legal) An entity having legal personality, and thus able to own property and to sue and be sued in its own name; a corporation.
sällskap
(uncountable) Companionship.

company town company towns n
bruksort

comparable /kəmˈpæɹəbl̩/ /kəmˈpɛɹəbl̩/ /ˈkɑmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈkɒmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ more comparable most comparable adj
jämförbar
(often with to) Able to be compared (to).

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ more comparative most comparative adj
komparativ jämförande
Using comparison as a method of study, or founded on something using it.

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ comparatives n
komparativ
(grammar) A construction showing a relative quality, in English usually formed by adding more or appending -er. For example, the comparative of green is greener; of evil, more evil.
(grammar) A word in the comparative form.

comparator comparators n
komparator
Any device for comparing a physical property of two objects, or an object with a standard.

compare /kəmˈpɛə/ /kəmˈpɛɚ/ [kəmˈpeə] [kəmˈpeɚ] [kəmˈpeɹ] [kəmˈpɛə] [kəmˈpɛɚ] [kəmˈpɛɹ] [kəmˈpɛː] v
jämföra komparera
(transitive) To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.
komparera
(transitive, grammar) To form the three degrees of comparison of (an adjective).

comparison /kəmˈpæɹɪsən/ /kəmˈpɛɹɪsən/ comparisons n
jämförelse likhet
The act of comparing or the state or process of being compared.
jämförelse liknelse
An evaluation of the similarities and differences of one or more things relative to some other or each other.
komparation
(grammar) A feature in the morphology or syntax of some languages whereby adjectives and adverbs are inflected to indicate the relative degree of the property they define exhibited by the word or phrase they modify or describe.

compartment /kəmˈpɑɹtmənt/ /kəmˈpɑːtmənt/ compartments n
kupé avdelning
A room, or section, or chamber
fack
One of the parts into which an area is subdivided.
postament
(heraldry) A mound (often of grass), shelf (of e.g. wall) or other thing beneath the shield in a coat of arms on which the supporters stand.

compass /ˈkʌmpəs/ compasses n
kompass
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

compass point compass points n
väderstreck
Any of the horizontal directions indicated on a compass. There may be 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, or even 128 compass points on a compass, depending on its size and accuracy.

compassion /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/ compassions n
medlidande medkänsla
Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.

compatibility /kəmˌpæt.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /kəmˌpæt.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ [kəmˌpæɾ.əˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] compatibilities n
kompatibilitet
The state of being compatible; in which two or more things are able to exist or work together in combination without problems or conflict.
(computing) the ability to execute a given program on different types of computers without modification of the program or the computers. See backward compatibility and forward compatibility.

compatible /kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl/ [km̩ˈpæt.ə.bl̩] more compatible most compatible adj
kompatibel
Capable of easy interaction.

compatriot /kəmˈpeɪtɹi.ət/ /kəmˈpætɹi.ət/ compatriots n
landsman landsmaninna
Somebody from one's own country.

compel /kəmˈpɛl/ v
tvinga
(transitive) To force, constrain or coerce.

compendium compendia compendiums n
kompendium
A short, complete summary; an abstract.

compensation /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒm.pɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɔm.penˈsæɪ.ʃən/ compensations n
ersättning kompensation
A recompense or reward for service.

compensation neurosis n
kompensationsneuros
A psychic symptom of an injured claimant where he practices a rejectionist attitude towards gainful activity not because his sufferings induced by the injury have transformed into somatic complaints but due to character faults or perverse legal understanding and on this basis demands that the ensuing financial losses be compensated by the tortfeasor.

compensatory lengthening /kɒmpɛnˈseɪtəɹi ˈlɛŋ(k)θ(ə)nɪŋ/ /kɒmˈpɛnsətəɹi-/ /kəmˈpɛnsəˌtɔɹi ˈlɛŋ(k)θənɪŋ/ compensatory lengthenings n
ersättningsförlängning
(phonology, uncountable) The lengthening of a vowel sound which occurs when a following consonant is lost, regarded as an extreme form of fusion; (countable) an instance of this.

compete /kəm.ˈpiːt/ v
tävla konkurrera
To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend
To take part in a contest, game or similar event

competence /ˈkɒmpətəns/ competences n
duglighet
(countable) The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill.

competition /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ competitions n
konkurrens
(uncountable) The action of competing.
tävling konkurrens
(countable) A contest for a prize or award.

competitive /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/ more competitive most competitive adj
tävlingsinriktad
(of someone's character) Inclined to compete.
konkurrenskraftig
(economics) Capable of competing successfully.

competitive advantage competitive advantages n
konkurrensfördel
(economics, business) An attribute that allows a company or a person to outperform competitors.

competitor /kəm.ˈpɛt.ɪ.təɹ/ competitors n
konkurrent medtävlare
A person or organization against whom one is competing.
medtävlare konkurrent tävlare
A participant in a competition, especially in athletics.

compilate /ˈkʌmpaɪleɪt/ v
sammanställa
(rare) To put together; to assemble; to make by gathering things from various sources.
kompilera
(rare, computing) To use a compiler to process source code and produce executable code.

compilation /kɑmpɪˈleɪʃən/ /kɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/ compilations n
kompilation sammanställning
(uncountable) The act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources.
(countable) That which is compiled; especially, a book or document composed of materials gathering from other books or documents.
kompilering
(countable, uncountable, computing) Translation of source code into object code by a compiler.

compile /kəmˈpaɪl/ /kəmˈpɑɪl/ v
kompilera sammanställa
(transitive, snooker) To achieve (a break) by making a sequence of shots.
kompilera
(transitive, programming) To use a compiler to process source code and produce executable code.
(intransitive, programming) To be successfully processed by a compiler into executable code.

compile-time adj
kompileringstiden

compiler /kəmˈpaɪlə/ /kəmˈpaɪlɚ/ compilers n
kompilator sammanställare
One who compiles.
(compilation) A computer program which transforms source code into object code.

complacency /kəmˈpleɪsənˌsiː/ complacencies n
självbelåtenhet
A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.

complacent /kəmˈpleɪsənt/ more complacent most complacent adj
självgod egenkär självbelåten
Uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug.

complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ v
klaga
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

complainant /kəmˈpleɪnənt/ complainants n
klagande
(legal) The party that brings a civil lawsuit against another; the plaintiff.

complaint /kəmˈpleɪnt/ complaints n
klagan klagomål
(legal) In a civil action, the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim is based;The purpose is to give notice to the adversary of the nature and basis of the claim asserted.

complaisant /kəmˈpleɪsənt/ /kəmˈpleɪzənt/ more complaisant most complaisant adj
foglig
Compliant.
tillmötesgående
Willing to do what pleases others; obliging; agreeable.
artig
(archaic) Polite; showing respect.

complementary /ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ more complementary most complementary adj
komplementär fullständigande
Acting as a complement; making up a whole with something else.

complementizer complementizers n
subjunktion
(linguistics) A subordinating conjunction that can convert a clause into a complement clause, i.e. one that completes a grammatical construction in the predicate and that describes or is identified with the subject or object.

complete /kɒmˈpliːt/ /kəmˈpliːt/ completer completest more complete most complete adj
fullständig komplett
With all parts included; with nothing missing; full.
färdig klar
Finished; ended; concluded; completed.
fullständig
Generic intensifier.
(analysis, of a metric space) In which every Cauchy sequence converges to a point within the space.

complete /kɒmˈpliːt/ /kəmˈpliːt/ v
färdigställa slutföra färdig
(ambitransitive) To finish; to make done; to reach the end.
fullborda
(transitive) To make whole or entire.

completed /kəmˈpliːtɪd/ more completed most completed adj
avklarade slutförde
Finished.

completely /kəmˈpliːtli/ more completely most completely adv
fullständigt
(manner) In a complete manner
(degree) To the fullest extent or degree; totally.

completeness completenesses n
fullständighet
The state or condition of being complete.

complex /kɑmˈplɛks/ /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ complexer complexest more complex most complex adj
komplex komplicerad invecklad
Not simple, easy, or straightforward; complicated.
komplex
(mathematics, of a number) Having the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i is (by definition) the imaginary square root of −1.
(mathematics, analysis, of a function) Whose range is a subset of the complex numbers.
(mathematics, algebra) Whose coefficients are complex numbers; defined over the field of complex numbers.

complex /kɑmˈplɛks/ /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ complexes n
komplex
A collection of buildings with a common purpose, such as a university or military base.
An assemblage of related things; a collection.
(informal, by extension) A vehement, often excessive psychological dislike or fear of a particular thing.
(chemistry) A structure consisting of a central atom or molecule weakly connected to surrounding atoms or molecules, as for example coordination complexes in inorganic chemistry and protein complexes in biochemistry.

complex conjugate complex conjugates n
komplexkonjugat
(mathematics) Of a complex number x, the complex number \overline x formed by changing the sign of the imaginary part: The complex conjugate of a + bi is a - bi.

complex number complex numbers n
komplext tal
(complex analysis) A number of the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i denotes the imaginary unit

complexify v
komplicera
To make something more complex; to complicate.

complexion /kəmˈplɛkʃən/ complexions n
hy
The quality, colour, or appearance of the skin on the face.

complexity /kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/ complexities n
komplexitet
(uncountable) The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement.
komplikation krånglighet
(countable) That which is and renders complex; intricacy; complication.

compliance /kəmˈplaɪəns/ compliances n
följsamhet tillmötesgående
(uncountable) The state of being compliant.
compliance regelefterlevnadsavdelning
(uncountable, business) The department of a business that ensures all government regulations are complied with.

compliant /kəmˈplaɪənt/ /kəmˈplʌɪənt/ more compliant most compliant adj
medgörlig
Willing to comply; submissive; willing to do what someone wants.
förenlig
Compatible with or following guidelines, specifications, rules, or laws.

complicate /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈkɒmplɪkət/ v
komplicera
(transitive) To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.

complicated /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ more complicated most complicated adj
komplicerad
Difficult or convoluted.

complication complications n
komplikation förveckling
The state of being complicated; intricate or confused relation of parts; complexity.
svit komplikation
(medicine) A disease or diseases, or adventitious circumstances or conditions, coexistent with and modifying a primary disease, but not necessarily connected with it.

complicit /kəmˈplɪs.ɪt/ more complicit most complicit adj
medskyldig delaktig
Associated with or participating in an activity, especially one of a questionable nature.

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ compliments n
komplimang
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ v
komplimentera ge en komplimang
(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).

complimentary /ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ more complimentary most complimentary adj
kostnadsfri
komplimenterande komplimentär
In the nature of a compliment.

component /kəmˈpoʊnənt/ /kəmˈpəʊnənt/ components n
beståndsdel komponent
A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

compos mentis /ˈkɒmpɒs ˈmɛntɪs/ adj
tillräknelig
(legal) Of sound mind, sane; thus fully accountable (legally and/or morally) for one's deeds.

composer /kəmˈpoʊzəɹ/ /kəmˈpəʊzə/ composers n
kompositör komponist tonsättare
Especially, one who composes music.

composite function composite functions n
sammansatt funktion
(mathematics) A function of one or more independent variables, at least one of which is itself a function of one or more other independent variables; a function of function(s).

composite number composite numbers n
sammansatt tal
(number theory) A (nonzero) natural number that is expressible as the product of two (or more) natural numbers other than itself and 1.

composition /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ compositions n
sammansättning
The general makeup of a thing or person. [from 14th c.]

compost /ˈkɑmpoʊst/ /ˈkɒmpɒst/ v
kompostera
To produce compost, let organic matter decay into fertilizer.

compost heap compost heaps n
komposthög
(gardening) a pile of garden or other organic waste which is left to decompose. See also compost.

composure /kəmˈpoʊʒɚ/ /kəmˈpəʊʒə/ composures n
självbehärskning
Calmness of mind or temperament

compote /ˈkɑmpoʊt/ /ˈkɒmpɒt/ /ˈkɒmpəʊt/ compotes n
kompott
A dessert made of fruit cooked in sugary syrup.

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ adj
sammansatt
Composed of elements; not simple.

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ compounds n
sammansättning
Anything made by combining several things.
förening blandning sammansatt ämne
(chemistry) A substance formed by chemical bonding of two or more elements in definite proportions by weight.

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ compounds n
läger gård inhägnad
An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ v
bilägga förlika göra upp
(transitive, legal) To settle by agreeing on less than the claim, or on different terms than those stipulated.
avtal blanda förlika förlikning kompromissa sätta
(intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.

compound butter compound butters n
aromsmör kryddsmör
Any mixture of butter and supplementary ingredients (such as lemon or garlic), typically used in cooking.

compound eye compound eyes n
fasettöga
A visual organ found in arthropods such as insects and crustaceans. It consists of one to thousands of tiny independent photoreception units.

compound interest compound interests n
ränta på ränta sammansatt ränta
(banking, finance) Interest, as on a loan or a bank account, that is calculated on the total on the principal plus accumulated unpaid interest.

compound word compound words n
sammansättning kompositum sammansatt ord
(linguistics) A word composed of two or more stems.

comprador bourgeoisie /ˈkɒmpɹədɔː(ɹ) ˌbʊə(ɹ)ʒwɑːˈziː/ comprador bourgeoisies n
kompradorborgarklassen
(Marxism) A section of an indigenous middle class allied with foreign investors, multinational corporations, bankers, and military interests.

comprehend /kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ /kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ v
omfatta
(now, _, rare) To include, comprise; to contain. [from 14th c.]

comprehensibility comprehensibilities n
begriplighet
The characteristic of being comprehensible; clarity.

comprehensible /kɒmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ more comprehensible most comprehensible adj
begriplig förståelig
Able to be comprehended.

comprehension /ˌkɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ /ˌkɒmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ /ˌkɔmpɹɪˈhenʃn̩/ comprehensions n
förståelse
Thorough understanding.

comprehensive /ˌkɑːm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/ /ˌkɒm.pɹɪˈhɛn.sɪv/ more comprehensive most comprehensive adj
omfattande uttömmande
Broadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.

comprehensive school comprehensive schools n
enhetsskola
(British) a normal secondary school, accepting pupils of all abilities; replaced the secondary modern schools and grammar schools

compress /kəmˈpɹɛs/ v
packa komprimera
(transitive) To make smaller; to press or squeeze together, or to make something occupy a smaller space or volume.

compressed air n
tryckluft
Air which has been reduced in volume and increased in pressure for use in industrial processes or for cleaning.

compressible more compressible most compressible adj
kompressibel
able to be compressed

compression /kɒm.pɹɛʃ.ən/ compressions n
kompression komprimering
(computing) The process by which data is compressed.

compressor compressors n
kompressor
A device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas.
(audio, sound engineering) A device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.

comprise /kəmˈpɹaɪz/ v
bestå av utgöras av
(sometimes, proscribed, usually in the passive) To compose; to constitute. [from the late 18th c.]

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɔmpɹəˌmɑɪz/ compromises n
kompromiss
The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɔmpɹəˌmɑɪz/ v
komma överens
(ambitransitive) To bind by mutual agreement.
dagtinga förhandla komma överens kompromissa
To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
kompromettera
(transitive) To breach (a security system).

compromising more compromising most compromising adj
komprometterande
That compromises somebody or something; incriminating.

compulsive /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/ more compulsive most compulsive adj
tvångsmässig
Uncontrolled or reactive and irresistible.

compulsive behaviour compulsive behaviours n
tvångshandling
(psychology) An action that is performed compulsively without necessarily leading to an actual reward or pleasure.

compulsory /kəmˈpʌlsəri/ more compulsory most compulsory adj
obligatorisk
Required; obligatory; mandatory.

computational linguistics n
datalingvistik
(linguistics, computer science) An interdisciplinary field dealing with the statistical and/or rule-based modeling of natural language from a computational perspective. This modeling is not limited to any particular field of linguistics.

compute /kəmˈpjuːt/ v
beräkna räkna ut
(transitive) To reckon, calculate.

computer /kəmˈpjutəɹ/ /kəmˈpjuːtə/ [kəmˈpʰjuɾəɹ] computers n
beräknare mänsklig beräknare mänsklig räknare räknare
(now, rare, chiefly, historical) A person employed to perform computations; one who computes. [from 17th c.]
dator datamaskin
A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly; now especially, a small one for personal or home use employed for manipulating text or graphics, accessing the Internet, or playing games or media. [from 20th c.]

computer engineering n
datorteknik
A branch of engineering that deals with design and application of computers.

computer game /ˈkəmˈpjuːtəˌɡeɪm/ computer games n
dataspel datorspel
An electronic game, especially a game played using a general-purpose computer (as opposed to a game console).

computer model computer models n
datormodell
(software engineering) a computer program, or network of computers, that attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular system.

computer program computer programs n
datorprogram
A complete piece of software. A set of instructions for a computer. This term can refer to either the executable form that a computer can execute (executable code) or the human readable form (source code). (Several programs, each of which does a task, can be collected as a software package or suite).

computer science computer sciences n
datavetenskap datalogi
The study of computers and their architecture, languages, and applications, in all aspects, as well as the mathematical structures that relate to computers and computation.

computer scientist computer scientists n
datalog datavetare
One who studies or practises computer science.

computer security n
datasäkerhet
A branch of computer science that addresses enforcement of 'secure' behavior on the operation of computers.

computer simulation computer simulations n
datorsimulering
(software engineering) a computer model

computer virus computer viruses n
datavirus datorvirus
(computing) A program which can covertly transmit itself between computers via networks (especially the Internet) or removable storage such as disks and USB drives, often causing damage to systems and data.

computer vision /ˈkəmˈpjuːtəˌvɪʒn/ n
datorseende
(artificial intelligence) The science and technology of machines that see, concerned with the theory for building artificial systems that obtain information from images, such as a video sequence, views from multiple cameras, or multi-dimensional data from a medical scanner.

computerization /kəmˌpjuːtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ computerizations n
datorisering
The act of computerizing something, or something computerized.

computerize v
datorisera
(transitive, computing) To equip with a computer or a computer system.

comrade /-ɹeːd/ /ˈkɑmɹæd/ /ˈkɑmɹəd/ /ˈkɒmɹeɪd/ /ˈkʊmɹeɪd/ /ˈkʌmɹeɪd/ comrades n
kamrat
A mate, companion, or associate.
A companion in battle; fellow soldier.
(communism) A fellow socialist, communist or other similarly politically aligned person.
(communism) A non-hierarchical title, functionally similar to "Mr.", "Mrs.", "Miss", "Ms." etc, in a communist or socialist state.

comradely more comradely most comradely adj
kamratlig
Having the characteristics of a comrade or of comradeship; companionable.
Of or relating to comradeship; between or among comrades.

con /kɑn/ /kɒn/ cons n
nackdel
A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
fånge
(slang) A convicted criminal, a convict.
bondfångeri bedrägeri bluff
(informal) A fraud; something carried out with the intention of deceiving, usually for personal, often illegal, gain.

con /kɑn/ /kɒn/ v
bedra bluffa lura
(transitive, informal) To trick or defraud, usually for personal gain.

con artist con artists n
svindlare
A person who defrauds or swindles others after first gaining their trust; a scam operator.

con game con games n
bondfångeri lurendrejeri
A swindle in which the mark, or victim, is defrauded after his or her trust has been won.

con- prefix
kon-
used with certain words to add a notion similar to those conveyed by with, together, or joint

conative /ˈkoʊn.ə.tɪv/ /ˈkəʊn.ə.tɪv/ adj
konativ
Of or pertaining to a striving action.

concave /kɑnˈkeɪv/ /kɒnˈkeɪv/ /kənˈkeɪv/ /ˈkɑn.keɪv/ /ˈkɒn.keɪv/ more concave most concave adj
konkav
Curved like the inner surface of a sphere or bowl.

concavity /kəŋkævɪti/ concavities n
konkavitet
(uncountable) The state of being concave
(countable) A concave structure or surface

conceal /kənˈsil/ /kənˈsiːl/ v
dölja gömma
(transitive) To hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret.

concede /kənˈsid/ /kənˈsiːd/ [kənˈsɪid] v
erkänna avstå avträda ge upp
To yield or suffer; to surrender; to grant
bevilja
To grant, as a right or privilege; to make concession of.
medge erkänna tillstå
To admit or agree to be true; to acknowledge.
avstå avträda
To yield or make concession.
släppa in
(sports) To have a goal or point scored against

conceit /kənˈsiːt/ conceits n
fåfänga
(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]

conceited conceiteder conceitedest more conceited most conceited adj
egenkär självgod
Having an excessively favourable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.; egotistical and vain.

conceivable /kənˈsiːvəbl̩/ adj
tänkbar
Capable of being conceived or imagined

concentrate /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ concentrates n
koncentrat
A substance that is in a condensed form.

concentrate /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ v
koncentrera
(ambitransitive) To bring to, or direct toward, a common center; to unite more closely; to gather into one body, mass, or force.
To increase the strength and diminish the bulk of, as of a liquid or an ore; to intensify, by getting rid of useless material; to condense.
To approach or meet in a common center; to consolidate.
koncentrera sig koncentrera
(intransitive) To focus one's thought or attention (on).

concentration /ˌkɑnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/ concentrations n
koncentration
The act, process or ability of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or the state of being concentrated.
The act or process of removing the dress of ore and of reducing the valuable part to smaller compass, as by currents of air or water.
The proportion of a substance in a whole.
(chemistry) The amount of solute in a solution measured in suitable units (e.g., parts per million (ppm))

concentration camp concentration camps n
koncentrationsläger utrotningsläger
A camp where large numbers of people, especially political prisoners, prisoners of war, refugees etc., are detained for the purpose of confining them in one place, typically with inadequate or inhumane facilities. [from 19th c.]

concentric more concentric most concentric adj
koncentrisk
(geometry) Having a common center.

concentricity concentricities n
koncentricitet
The condition of being concentric.

concept /ˈkɑn.sɛpt/ /ˈkɒn.sɛpt/ concepts n
begrepp koncept
Understanding retained in the mind, from experience, reasoning and imagination; a generalization (generic, basic form), or abstraction (mental impression), of a particular set of instances or occurrences (specific, though different, recorded manifestations of the concept).

concept album concept albums n
konceptalbum
An album of music where the content follows an overall theme or narrative.

conception /kənˈsɛpʃən/ conceptions n
konception
The power or faculty of apprehending of forming an idea in the mind; the power of recalling a past sensation or perception; the ability to form mental abstractions.

conceptual /kənˈsep.t͡ʃʉ.əl/ /kənˈsɛp.tjʊəl/ /kənˈsɛp.t͡ʃu.əl/ /kənˈsɛp.t͡ʃʊəl/ more conceptual most conceptual adj
begreppsmässig begreppslig konceptuell
Of, or relating to concepts or mental conception.

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ concerns n
angelägenhet
That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.
oro
The expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person.

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ v
angå bekymra oroa
(transitive) To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

concerning /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/ preposition
beträffande angående rörande
Regarding, respecting.

concert /kənˈsɜːt/ /kənˈsɝt/ /ˈkɑnsɚt/ /ˈkɒnsət/ concerts n
konsert
(uncountable) Musical accordance or harmony; concord.
(countable) A musical entertainment in which several voices or instruments take part.

concert hall concert halls n
konserthus konserthall
A large building where concerts are performed.

concerted more concerted most concerted adj
gemensam samlad samordnad
Performed through a concert of effort; done by agreement or in combination.

concertina /ˌkɑnsɚˈtinə/ /ˌkɒnsəˈtiːnə/ concertinas n
concertina
(musical instruments) A musical instrument, like the various accordions, that is a member of the free-reed family of musical instruments, typically having buttons on both ends.

concession /kənˈsɛʃən/ concessions n
eftergift
(rhetoric) An admission of the validity of an opponent's point in order to build an argument upon it or to move on to another of greater importance; an instance of this.
eftergift medgivande
(by extension) Any admission of the validity or rightness of a point; an instance of this.
koncession
(Canadian) A concession road: a narrow road between tracts of farmland, especially in Ontario, from their origin during the granting of concessions (see above).
A right to use land or an offshore area for a specific purpose, such as oil exploration.

concise /kənˈsaɪs/ more concise most concise adj
koncis kortfattad
Brief, yet including all important information

concisely more concisely most concisely adv
koncist
In a concise manner, briefly, without excessive length.

conclude /kən.ˈkluːd/ v
komma fram till
(transitive) To come to a conclusion, to a final decision.

conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/ conclusions n
slutsats
A decision reached after careful thought.
(logic) In an argument or syllogism, the proposition that follows as a necessary consequence of the premises.

conclusive /kənˈkluːsɪv/ /kəŋˈkluːsɪv/ more conclusive most conclusive adj
avgörande slutlig
Pertaining to a conclusion.
avgörande
Providing an end to something; decisive.

concoction /kənˈkɑkʃɪn/ /kənˈkɒkʃən/ [kʰənˈkʰɑkʃɪn] [kʰəŋˈkʰɑkʃɪn] concoctions n
brygd tillblandning
The preparing of a medicine, food or other substance out of many ingredients.
brygd hopkok
A mixture prepared in such a way.
påhitt
Something made up, an invention.

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ concreter concretest adj
konkret påtaglig
Real, actual, tangible.
Particular, specific, rather than general.
konkret
Being or applying to actual things, rather than abstract qualities or categories.
(obsolete) Not liquid or fluid; solid.
betong
(not comparable) Made of concrete (building material).

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ concretes n
betong
(countable, uncountable) A building material created by mixing cement, water, and aggregate such as gravel and sand.

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ v
bli konkret ta form
(usually, transitive) To solidify: to change from being abstract to being concrete (actual, real).

concrete jungle concrete jungles n
betongdjungel
(idiomatic) An urban or other populated area containing a high density of buildings constructed of concrete or similar materials, especially one which lacks greenery and which seems unattractive, harsh, or unsafe.

concrete noun concrete nouns n
konkret substantiv
(grammar) A noun that denotes something tangible or material, such as a person or place.

concrete saw concrete saws n
betongsåg
a circular saw or chainsaw designed and used for cutting concrete.

concrete term concrete terms n
abstrakt begrepp
(linguistics) A term which expresses material facts, actions and events in physical reality relating to possible causes and means.

concretely more concretely most concretely adv
konkret
In a concrete manner, physically, definitely

concretion concretions n
konkretion
A solid, hard mass formed by a process of aggregation or coalescence.
The action of making something concrete or the result of such an action.

concretize v
konkretisera
(transitive) To make concrete, substantial, real, or tangible; to represent or embody a concept through a particular instance or example.

concubine /ˈkɑŋkjəbaɪn/ concubines n
konkubin
A woman who lives with a man, but who is not a wife.

concupiscence /kənˈkjuːpɪsəns/ concupiscences n
begär begärelse
An ardent desire, especially sexual desire; lust.

concupiscent /kɑːnˈkjuːpɪ.sənt/ /kɒnˈkjuːpɪ.sənt/ /kənˈkjuːpə.sənt/ more concupiscent most concupiscent adj
lysten lystnadsfull
Amorous; lustful.

concur /kəŋˈkɜː/ /kəŋˈkɝ/ v
hålla med instämma
To agree (in action or opinion); to have a common opinion; to coincide; to correspond.

concurrence concurrences n
instämmande
Agreement; concurring.

concurrently adv
samtidigt
In a concurrent manner; at the same time.

concussion /kənˈkʌʃn̩/ /kənˈkʌʃən/ concussions n
hjärnskakning
(uncountable, _, in, _, Commonwealth, countable, _) An injury to part of the body, most especially the brain, caused by a violent blow, followed by loss of function.

condemn /kənˈdɛm/ /kənˈdɪm/ v
fördöma
(transitive) To confer eternal divine punishment upon.
döma fördöma
(transitive, legal) To declare (a vessel) to be forfeited to the government, to be a prize, or to be unfit for service.

condemned /kənˈdɛmd/ adj
fördömd
Having received a curse to be doomed to suffer eternally.
Having been sharply scolded.
utdömd
(of a building) Officially marked uninhabitable.

condemned /kənˈdɛmd/ condemned n
dödsdömd
A person sentenced to death.

condensation /ˌkɑn.dɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/ condensations n
kondensation
The act or process of condensing or of being condensed

condense /kənˈdɛns/ v
kondensera
(transitive, chemistry) To transform from a gaseous state into a liquid state via condensation.
(intransitive, chemistry) To be transformed from a gaseous state into a liquid state.

condensed more condensed most condensed adj
förtätad innehållsrik koncentrerad kondenserad mättad
Highly concentrated, or packed into a small space.

condensed milk condensed milks n
kondenserad mjölk
Milk that has been reduced and sweetened to the consistency of syrup.

condescend /ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛnd/ /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/ v
bevärdiga
(intransitive) To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).

condescending /ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˈkɔnˌdi.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/ more condescending most condescending adj
nedlåtande von oben
Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

condescension /kɑndiˈsɛnʃən/ /kɒndiˈsɛnʃən/ condescensions n
nedlåtenhet
The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.

condiment /ˈkɒn.dɪ.mənt/ condiments n
smakförstärkare
Something used to enhance the flavor of food; for example, salt or pepper.

condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ conditions n
kondition tillstånd
The health status of a medical patient.
tillstånd kondition
A particular state of being.
förutsättning villkor
A requirement.
A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.
villkor
(law) A clause in a contract or agreement indicating that a certain contingency may modify the principal obligation in some way.

condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ v
vänja sig
To subject to the process of acclimation.
betinga
To shape the behaviour of someone to do something.

conditional /kənˈdɪʃ.nəl/ /kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ adj
villkorlig betingad
Limited by a condition.
villkorlig
(logic) Stating that one sentence is true if another is.

conditional /kənˈdɪʃ.nəl/ /kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ conditionals n
konditionalis
(grammar) The conditional mood.

conditional probability conditional probabilities n
betingad sannolikhet
The probability that an event will take place given the restrictive assumption that another event has taken place, or that a combination of other events has taken place. (Mathematically, the definition would be that the conditional probability of B given A is equal to the joint probability of A and B divided by the probability of A.)

conditioned reflex conditioned reflexes n
betingad reflex
A response, to a stimulus, that has been acquired by operant conditioning.

condolence /kənˈdoʊləns/ /ˈkɒndələns/ condolences n
kondoleans
(countable, usually, in the plural) An expression of comfort, support, or sympathy offered to the family and friends of somebody who has died.

condom /ˈkɑn.dəm/ /ˈkɒn.dɒm/ /ˈkɒn.dəm/ /ˈkʌn.dəm/ condoms n
kondom
A flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as a way to prevent the spread of STDs.

condominium /kɑn.dəˈmɪn.i.əm/ /kɒn.dəˈmɪn.ɪ.əm/ condominia condominiums n
bostadsrätt bostadsrättslägenhet
(US, Canada, Philippines) An individual unit (such as an apartment) in such a complex.

condone /kənˈdoʊn/ /kənˈdəʊn/ v
ha överseende med tolerera överse med
(transitive) To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).
(transitive, legal) To forgive (marital infidelity or other marital offense).

condor /ˈkɒndɔː(ɹ)/ condor condors n
kondor
Either of two New World vultures, Vultur gryphus of the Andes or Gymnogyps californianus, a nearly extinct vulture of the mountains of California.
(golf) The completion of a hole four strokes under par (a quadruple birdie, triple eagle, or double albatross).

condottiere /-doʊ-/ /-i/ /-tiˈɛɹ-/ /ˌkɔn.dɔtˈjɛɹ.eɪ/ /ˌkɔn.dəˈtjɛɹ.eɪ/ condottieres condottieri n
kondottiär
(historical) A mercenary military leader from 14th-century Italy and later in other parts of Europe.

conducive /kənˈdjuːsɪv/ /kənˈdusɪv/ more conducive most conducive adj
befrämjande gynnande
Tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.

conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/ /ˈkɒndʌkt/ conducts n
ledning förrättning förvaltning hållning skötsel uppförande
The act or method of controlling or directing.
utförande
(of a literary work) Plot.

conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/ /ˈkɒndʌkt/ v
föra leda ledsaga
(archaic, transitive) To lead, or guide; to escort.
dirigera anföra förvalta handha leda sköta
(transitive) To lead; to direct; to be in charge of (people or tasks)
föra leda
(transitive) To serve as a medium for conveying; to transmit (heat, light, electricity, etc.)
leda
(intransitive) To act as a conductor (as of heat, electricity, etc.); to carry.

conductivity conductivities n
konduktivitet ledningsförmåga
The ability of a material to conduct electricity, heat, fluid or sound

conductor /kənˈdʌktɚ/ conductors conductress conductrix n
dirigent
(music) A person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble; a professional whose occupation is conducting.
konduktör
(rail transport) A person who takes tickets on public transportation and also helps passengers.
ledare
(physics) Something that can transmit electricity, heat, light, or sound.

conduit /ˈkɑnd(j)ʊɪt/ /ˈkɑndɪt/ /ˈkɒnd(j)ʊɪt/ /ˈkɒndɪt/ /ˈkɒndʒʊɪt/ conduits n
vattenledningsrör
A pipe or channel for conveying water, etc.
ledning
A duct or tube into which electrical cables may be pulled; a type of raceway.
kanal
(figurative) A means by which something is transmitted.

condyle /ˈkɒndaɪl/ /ˈkɒndɪl/ condyles n
ledhuvud
(anatomy) A smooth prominence on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone.

condyloma condylomas condylomata n
kondylom könsvårta
(pathology) A wartlike growth on the skin or a mucous membrane, caused by certain types of HPV viruses, usually occurring in the genital area

cone /ˈkoʊn/ /ˈkəʊn/ cones n
kon kägla
(geometry) A surface of revolution formed by rotating a segment of a line around another line that intersects the first line.
(geometry) A solid of revolution formed by rotating a triangle around one of its altitudes.
kon strut
Anything shaped like a cone.
kotte
The fruit of a conifer.

cone cell cone cells n
tapp
(anatomy) Any of the photoreceptor cells in the retina that are responsible for colour vision in relatively bright light.

conehead coneheads n
Conocephalinae-släktet
An insect of the katydid subfamily Conocephalinae.
trevfoting
Any member of the order Protura of insect-like arthropods.

confection /kənˈfɛkʃən/ confections n
sötsak konfekt
A food item prepared very sweet, frequently decorated in fine detail, and often preserved with sugar, such as a candy, sweetmeat, fruit preserve, pastry, or cake.

confectioner confectioners n
konditor sockerbagare
A manufacturer of or dealer in confections (sweets and candies, and other sweet food items).

confectionery /kənˈfɛkʃənəɹi/ /kənˈfɛkʃənɹi/ confectioneries n
sockerbageri
(uncountable) The business or occupation of manufacturing confectionery; the skill or work of a confectioner.

confederation /kənfɛdəˈɹeɪʃən/ confederations n
konfederation
A union or alliance of states or political organizations.

confer /kənˈfɜː/ /kənˈfʌɹ/ [kʰə̥ɱˈfɚ] v
tilldela
(transitive) To grant as a possession; to bestow. [from 16th c.]
tilldela konferera rådlägga
(intransitive) To talk together, to consult, discuss; to deliberate. [from 16th c.]

conference /ˈkɑnf(ə)ɹəns/ /ˈkɒnf(ə)ɹəns/ [ˈkʰɑɱ.fɹn̩s] [ˈkʰɑɱ.fɹəns] conferences n
konferens
(business) An event organized by a for-profit or non-profit organization to discuss a pressing issue, such as a new product, market trend or government regulation, with a range of speakers.
(Philippines, sports) A constituent tournament of a sports league in a given season.

conference interpreting n
konferenstolkning

confess /kənˈfɛs/ v
erkänna tillstå
(intransitive, transitive) To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
bikta
(religion) To unburden (oneself) of sins to God or a priest, in order to receive absolution.

confession /kənˈfɛʃən/ confessions n
bekännelse erkännande medgivande
The open admittance of having done something (especially something bad).
bikt bekännelse
A formula in which the articles of faith are comprised; a creed to be assented to or signed, as a preliminary to admission to membership of a church; a confession of faith.

confessional /kənˈfɛʃənəl/ confessionals n
biktstol bikt
(Roman Catholicism) A small room where confession—the Sacrament of Penance—is performed in private with a priest.

confessor /kənˈfɛsə/ /kənˈfɛsɚ/ /ˈkɒnfɛs(ɔ)ə/ /ˈkɒnfɛsɔː/ confessoress confessors n
biktfader
(Roman Catholicism) A priest who hears confession and then gives absolution

confetti /kənˈfɛt.i/ n
konfetti
Small pieces or strips (streamers) of colored paper or other material (metal, plaster, etc) generally thrown about at festive occasions, especially at weddings and in victory celebrations.

confide in v
anförtro
To share a secret with; to talk of sensitive and personal issues with (someone).

confidence /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/ /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/ confidences n
självsäkerhet
Self-assurance.
tillit tilltro
A feeling of certainty; firm trust or belief; faith.
förtroende
Information held in secret; a piece of information shared but to thence be kept in secret.

confidence interval confidence intervals n
konfidensintervall
(statistics) A range defined such that there is a fixed probability that the value of the measured parameter will fall within the range.

confident /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dənt/ /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/ [ˈkʰɑɱ.fə.dn̩t] [ˈkʰɒɱ.fə.dn̩t] more confident most confident adj
trygg
Very sure of something; positive.

confidential /ˌkɑːnfɪˈdɛnʃl/ more confidential most confidential adj
konfidentiell
Kept, or meant to be kept, secret within a certain circle of persons; not intended to be known publicly

configuration /kənˌfɪɡ.jəˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/ /kənˌfɪɡ.əˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/ /kənˌfɪɡ.əˈɹæɪ̯.ʃən/ configurations n
elektronkonfiguration
The form of a thing, as depending on the relative placement of the parts of a thing's shape.
konfiguration inställning konfigurering
The relative positions of a set of things; the way things are arranged or put together;

configure /kənˈfɪɡ(j)ɚ/ /kənˈfɪɡə(ɹ)/ v
konfigurera
(transitive) To set up or arrange something in such a way that it is ready for operation for a particular purpose, or to someone's particular liking

confine /kənˈfaɪn/ /ˈkɑnfaɪn/ /ˈkɒnfaɪn/ v
begränsa inskränka
(transitive) To restrict (someone or something) to a particular scope or area; to keep in or within certain bounds. [from 17th c.]

confined /kənˈfaɪnd/ more confined most confined adj
begränsad
Not free to move.

confirm /kənˈfɜːm/ /kənˈfɝm/ v
bekräfta konfirmera befästa försäkra
To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.
bekräfta befästa konfirmera
(transitive, Christianity) To administer the sacrament of confirmation on (someone).
bekräfta konfirmera försäkra
To assure the accuracy of previous statements.

confirmand confirmands n
konfirmand
(religion) A candidate for confirmation or affirmation of baptism.

confirmation /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkʰɑɱ.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkʰɒɱ.fəˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] confirmations n
bekräftelse konfirmation
An official indicator that things will happen as planned.
A verification that something is true or has happened.
konfirmation
A ceremony of sealing and conscious acknowledgement of the faith in many Christian churches, typically around the ages of 14 to 18; considered a sacrament in some churches, including Catholicism, but not in most Protestant churches.

confiscate v
konfiskera
(transitive) To use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder.

confiscation confiscations n
konfiskering
The act or process of confiscating.

conflagration /ˌkɒnfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/ conflagrations n
brand eldsvåda
A large fire extending to many objects, or over a large space; a general burning.

conflate /kɒnˈfleɪt/ /kənˈfleɪt/ v
sammanfläta
To combine or mix together.
förväxla sammanfläta sammanfoga
(by extension) To fail to properly distinguish or keep separate (things); to mistakenly treat (them) as equivalent.
sammanfoga
(by extension) To deliberately draw a false equivalence or association, typically in a tacit or implicit manner as propaganda and/or an intentional distortion or misrepresentation of the subject matter.

conflict /kənˈflɪkt/ /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ conflicts n
konflikt
A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.
An incompatibility, as of two things that cannot be simultaneously fulfilled.

conflict /kənˈflɪkt/ /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ v
motstrida
(intransitive) To be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible
överlappa
(intransitive) To overlap (with), as in a schedule.

conflict of interest conflicts of interest n
intressekonflikt
(legal) A situation in which an individual or legal entity in a position of trust (such as an attorney, investment advisor, broker, politician, executive, director, scientist or physician) has competing professional or personal interests.

conflicting more conflicting most conflicting adj
motstridig
fighting; contending; in conflict

confluence /kənˈflu.əns/ /ˈkɑnˌflu.əns/ /ˈkɒn.flu.əns/ confluences n
sammanflöde
The place where two rivers, streams, or other continuously flowing bodies of water meet and become one, especially where a tributary joins a river.

conformance /kənˈfɔːm(ə)ns/ conformances n
överensstämmelse samstämmighet överstämmelse
The act of conforming; conformity.

conformant more conformant most conformant adj
överensstämmelse

conformism conformisms n
konformism
A willingness to conform; conformity.

confound /kənˈfaʊnd/ v
fördöma
To fail to see the difference; to mix up; to confuse right and wrong.
To cause to be ashamed; to abash.
To defeat, to frustrate, to thwart.

confounded /kənˈfaʊndɪd/ more confounded most confounded adj
förvirrad
confused, astonished

confront /kɒnˈfɹɒnt/ /kənˈfɹʌnt/ v
konfrontera
(transitive) To deal with.
(intransitive) To engage in confrontation.

confrontation /ˌkɑn.fɹənˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.fɹənˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɔn.fɹənˈtæɪ.ʃən/ confrontations n
konfrontation
The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face to face.

confuse /kənˈfjuːz/ v
förvirra förväxla
(transitive) to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody); to afflict by being complicated, contradictory, or otherwise difficult to understand
förväxla blanda ihop
(transitive) To mix up, muddle up (one thing with another); to mistake (one thing for another).
blanda
(transitive) To mix thoroughly; to confound; to disorder.

confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ more confused most confused adj
förvirrad virrig
(of a person) unable to think clearly or understand
(of a person or animal) disoriented
oordnad rörig
chaotic, jumbled or muddled
rörig
making no sense; illogical

confusing /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ more confusing most confusing adj
förvirrande
difficult to understand; not clear as lacking order, chaotic etc

confusion /kənˈfjuːʒən/ confusions n
förvirring
The state of being confused; misunderstanding.

conga /ˈkɑŋɡə/ /ˈkɒŋɡə/ congas n
conga congas congatrumma
(musical instrument) A tall, narrow, single-headed Cuban hand drum of African origin.
conga congadans
(dance) A march of Cuban origin in four-four time in which people form a chain, each holding the hips of the person in front of them; in each bar, dancers take three shuffle steps and then kick alternate legs outwards at the beat; the chain weaves around the place and allows new participants to join the back of the chain. [from 1935]

congeal /kənˈd͡ʒiːl/ v
stelna
(transitive) To change from a liquid to solid state, perhaps due to cold; called to freeze in nontechnical usage.
koagulera ysta sig
(transitive) To coagulate, make curdled or semi-solid such as gel or jelly.

congee /ˈkɑnd͡ʒi/ /ˈkɒndʒiː/ congees n
rissoppa risvälling
(Asian, _, cuisine) A type of thick rice porridge or soup, sometimes prepared with vegetables and/or meat.

congenial /kənˈd͡ʒiːniəl/ more congenial most congenial adj
besläktad kongenial
Having the same or very similar nature, personality, tastes, habits or interests.
sympatisk
Friendly or sociable.
lämplig ägnad
Suitable to one’s needs.

congenital adj
medfödd kongenital
(of a trait or a disease) Present since birth.

congenital heart defect congenital heart defects n
hjärtfel
(disease, cardiology) A defect in the structure of the heart and great vessels present at birth.

congestion /-ˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/ /kʊnˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ congestions n
anhopning sammanhopning
An accumulation or buildup, the act of gathering into a heap or mass.
stockning trängsel
An excess of traffic; usually not a complete standstill of traffic, so usually not synonymous with traffic jam.

congrats /kənˈɡɹæts/ interjection
grattis
(informal)

congratulate /-d͡ʒ.ə-/ /-t͡ʃ.ə-/ /kənˈɡɹæd͡ʒ.ʊˌleɪt/ /kənˈɡɹæt͡ʃ.ʊˌleɪt/ v
gratulera lyckönska gratta
To express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for.

congratulation /kənˌɡɹætjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ congratulations n
gratulation lyckönskan lyckönskning
The act of congratulating.

congratulations /-d͡ʒə-/ /-d͡ʒʊ-/ /-tjə-/ /-tjʊ-/ /-t͡ʃʊ-/ /kənˌɡɹat͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ interjection
grattis gratulerar
Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.

congregation /ˌkɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒŋɡɹɪˈɡeɪʃən/ congregations n
församling
A gathering of faithful in a temple, church, synagogue, mosque or other place of worship. It can also refer to the people who are present at a devotional service in the building, particularly in contrast to the pastor, minister, imam, rabbi etc. and/or choir, who may be seated apart from the general congregation or lead the service (notably in responsory form).

congress /-ɹɛs/ /kənˈɡɹɛs/ /kəŋˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈkɑŋɡɹəs/ /ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs/ congresses n
kongress
A formal gathering or assembly; a conference held to discuss or decide on a specific question.
(often, capitalized) A legislative body of a state, originally the bicameral legislature of the United States of America.

congruence /ˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.əns/ /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹʊ.əns/ /ˈkɔŋ.ɡɹʉ.əns/ congruences n
kongruens

congruent /kənˈɡɹu.ənt/ /ˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.ənt/ /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹu.ənt/ /ˈkɔŋ.ɡɹʉ.ənt/ more congruent most congruent adj
kongruent
(mathematics) Having a difference divisible by a modulus.
(mathematics) Coinciding exactly when superimposed.

conic section conic sections n
kägelsnitt
(geometry) Any of the four distinct shapes that are the intersections of a cone with a plane, namely the circle, ellipse, parabola and hyperbola.

conical /ˈkɑnɪkəl/ /ˈkɒnɪkəl/ more conical most conical adj
konisk
(geometry) Of or relating to a cone or cones.
Shaped like a cone.

conicity conicities n
konicitet
The quality of being conic.

conifer /ˈkɒnɪfə(ɹ)/ conifers n
barrträd
(botany) A plant belonging to the order Coniferales; a cone-bearing seed plant with vascular tissue, usually a tree.

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒek.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ conjectures n
förmodan
(formal) A statement or an idea which is unproven, but is thought to be true; a guess.
(mathematics, philology) A statement likely to be true based on available evidence, but which has not been formally proven.
förmodan hypotes
(formal) A supposition based upon incomplete evidence; a hypothesis.

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒek.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ v
förmoda
(formal, intransitive) To guess; to venture an unproven idea.
(transitive) To infer on slight evidence; to guess at.

conjoin /kənˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ v
förena förbinda
(transitive) To join together; to unite; to combine.

conjoined adj
sammanvuxen siamesisk
Joined together physically, of persons (conjoined twins), or things.

conjoined twin conjoined twins n
siamesisk tvilling

conjoint adj
förbunden förenad gemensam
joined together; combined; joint

conjugal /kənˈd͡ʒuːɡəl/ /ˈkɑnd͡ʒəɡəl/ /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/ adj
äktenskaplig
Of or relating to marriage, or the relationship of spouses; connubial.

conjugate /ˈkɑn.d͡ʒə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈkɑn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ /ˈkɒn.d͡ʒə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ /ˈkɔn.d͡ʒə.ɡæɪt/ /ˈkɔn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ conjugates n
konjugat

conjugate /ˈkɑn.d͡ʒə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈkɑn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ /ˈkɒn.d͡ʒə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ /ˈkɔn.d͡ʒə.ɡæɪt/ /ˈkɔn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ v
konjugera böja
(grammar, transitive) To inflect (a verb) for each person, in order, for one or more tenses; to list or recite its principal parts.

conjugation /ˌkɑnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ conjugations n
konjugation böjning
(grammar) In some languages, one of several classifications of verbs according to what inflections they take.
konjugation böjning konjugering
(grammar) The product of that act: the conjugated forms of a verb, collected into a list or recitation.

conjunction /kənˈd͡ʒʌŋk.ʃən/ conjunctions n
konjunktion bindeord
(grammar) A word used to join other words or phrases together into sentences. The specific conjunction used shows how the two joined parts are related.
konjunktion
(astronomy) The alignment of two bodies in the solar system such that they have the same longitude when seen from Earth.
(logic) The proposition resulting from the combination of two or more propositions using the ∧ (\and) operator.

conjunctiva /kənˈdʒʌŋ(k).tɪv.ə/ /kənˌd͡ʒʌŋ(k)ˈtaɪ.və/ /ˌkɑnˌd͡ʒʌŋ(k)ˈtaɪ.və/ /ˌkɒn.dʒʌŋ(k)ˈtʌɪ.və/ conjunctivae conjunctivas n
bindhinna
(anatomy) A clear mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the exposed surface of the eyeball or sclera.

conjunctivitis /kənˌd͡ʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs/ conjunctivites conjunctivitides conjunctivitises n
konjunktivit bindhinneinflammation
(pathology) An inflammation of the conjunctiva, often due to infection.

conjurer /ˈkʌnd͡ʒəɹə(ɹ)/ conjurers conjuress n
trollkonstnär
One who conjures; one who calls, entreats, or charges in a solemn manner.

conman conmen n
bondfångare lurendrejare
confidence trickster

conn /kɑn/ /kɒn/ v
lotsa
(transitive) To direct a ship; to superintend the steering of (a vessel); to watch the course of (a vessel) and direct the helmsman how to steer (especially through a channel, etc, rather than steer a compass direction).

connect /kəˈnɛkt/ v
ansluta
To make a travel connection; to switch from one means of transport to another as part of the same trip.

connected space connected spaces n
sammanhängande rum
(mathematics) Any topological space which cannot be written as the disjoint union of two or more nonempty open spaces.

connection /kəˈnɛkʃən/ connections n
förbindelse
(uncountable) The act of connecting.
The point at which two or more things are connected.
An established communications or transportation link.
förbindelse anknytning
A kinship relationship between people.

connective /kəˈnɛktɪv/ connectives n
konnektiv
(logic) A function that operates on truth values to give another truth value.

connective tissue connective tissues n
bindväv
(anatomy) A type of tissue found in animals whose main function is binding other tissue systems (such as muscle to skin) or organs and consists of the following three elements: cells, fibers and a ground substance (or extracellular matrix).

connector connectors n
kontaktdon koppling skarv skarvdon
A device (or, more precisely, a mating pair of devices, often a plug and a socket) for connecting together two wires, cables, or hoses, allowing electricity or fluid to flow but also allowing easy disconnection and reconnection when necessary.
anslutning anslutningsväg
A highway or freeway road which connects to another highway or freeway. It can be part of an interchange or a longer roadway such as the 1.5 mile (2.5 kilometer) U.S. Route 24 Connector.

conniption /kəˈnɪp.ʃən/ conniptions n
damp dille fnatt frispel tuppjuck
(informal) A fit of anger or panic; conniption fit.

connive /kəˈnaɪv/ v
konspirera
(intransitive) To secretly cooperate with other people in order to commit a crime or other wrongdoing; to collude, to conspire. [from mid 17th c.]

connoisseur /ˌkɑnəˈsɝ/ /ˌkɑnəˈsʊɹ/ /ˌkɒnəˈsɜː/ /ˌkɒnəˈsʊə/ connoisseurs n
konnässör kännare
A specialist in a given field whose opinion is highly valued, especially in one of the fine arts or in matters of taste.

connotation /ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/ connotations n
konnotation bibetydelse innebörd
(semantics) A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.

connote /kɒˈnəʊt/ /kəˈnoʊt/ /kəˈnəʊt/ v
innebära
(intransitive) To express without overt reference; to imply.

conodont conodonts n
konodont
Any of several extinct fish-like chordates having cone-like teeth.

conqueror /ˈkɑŋˌkɚ.ɚ/ /ˈkɒŋˌkə.ɹə/ /ˈkɔnˌkɚ.ɚ/ conquerors n
erövrare
Someone who conquers.

conquest /ˈkɑnkwəst/ /ˈkɑnkwɛst/ /ˈkɑŋ-/ /ˈkɒŋkwəst/ /ˈkɒŋkwɛst/ conquests n
erövring
An act or instance of achieving victory through combat; the subjugation of an enemy.

consanguinity /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnəti/ /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/ /kɒnsaŋˈɡwɪnəti/ /kɒnsaŋˈɡwɪnɪti/ consanguinities n
blodsfrändskap blodsförvantskap
A consanguineous or family relationship through parentage or descent. A blood relationship.

conscience /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/ /ˈkɒn.tʃəns/ /ˈkɒn.ʃəns/ consciences n
samvete
(chiefly, fiction, narratology) A personification of the moral sense of right and wrong, usually in the form of a person, a being or merely a voice that gives moral lessons and advices.

conscientious /ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ /ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ more conscientious most conscientious adj
samvetsgrann plikttrogen
Thorough, careful, or vigilant in one’s task performance.
samvetsöm
Influenced by conscience; governed by a strict regard to the dictates of conscience, or by the known or supposed rules of right and wrong (said of a person).

conscientious objector conscientious objectors n
vapenvägrare
Someone who refuses to perform military service (for example to fight in an armed conflict, or be compulsorily drafted in a time of peace) because of religious or moral principles.

conscientiousness n
samvetsgrannhet
The state or characteristic of being conscientious.

conscious /ˈkɑn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɒntʃəs/ more conscious most conscious adj
medveten

consciousness /ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ /ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/ consciousnesses n
medvetande
The state of being conscious or aware; awareness.

conscript /kənˈskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/ conscripts n
värnpliktig
One who is compulsorily enrolled, often into a military service; a draftee.

conscription /kənˈskɹɪpʃən/ conscriptions n
värnplikt utskrivning
Involuntary labor, especially military service, demanded by some established authority.

consecutio temporum /ˌkɒnsəˈkjuːʃiəʊ ˌtɛmˈpɔːɹəm/ n
tempusharmoni
(linguistics, grammar) A set of grammatical rules of a particular language, governing the agreement between the tenses of verbs in related clauses or sentences; agreement between tenses of verbs in accordance with said set of rules.

consecutive /kənˈsɛkjʊtɪv/ adj
konsekutiv
following, in succession, without interruption

consensus /kənˈsɛnsəs/ consensus consensuses n
konsensus
General agreement among the members of a given group or community, each of which exercises some discretion in decision-making and follow-up action.

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ consents n
samtycke
Voluntary agreement or permission.

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ v
ge sitt samtycke samtycka
(intransitive) To express willingness, to give permission.

consequence /ˈkɑnsɪkwəns/ /ˈkɑnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ consequences n
konsekvens följd
An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.
(especially when preceded by "of") Importance, influence, or significance.

consequently /ˈkɑːnsəˌkwɛntli/ /ˈkɑːnsɪˌkwɛntli/ /ˈkɒnsɪˌkwɛntli/ adv
följaktligen
(conjunctive) As a result or consequence of something; subsequently.

conservation /ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/ conservations n
bevarande
The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; the keeping (of a thing) in a safe or entire state; preservation.

conservatism conservatisms n
konservatism
A political philosophy that advocates traditional values.

conservative /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/ more conservative most conservative adj
konservativ bakåtsträvande gammaldags
Tending to resist change or innovation.
konservativ
(US, economics, politics, social sciences) Supporting some combination of fiscal, political or social conservatism.
republikansk
(British, politics) Relating to the Conservative Party.

conservative /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/ conservatives n
konservativ
(US, politics) A person who favors decentralization of political power and disfavors interventionist foreign policy.
(politics) One who opposes changes to the traditional institutions of their country.
(US, economics) A fiscal conservative.
A person who favors maintenance of the status quo.

conservatoire conservatoires n
konservatorium
(music) A music academy.

conservatory /kənˈsɜː.və.tɹi/ /kənˈsɝ.vəˌtɔ.ɹi/ conservatories n
orangeri vinterträdgård växthus
A large greenhouse or hothouse for the display of plants
konservatorium
A school of music or drama

conserve /kənˈsɜː(ɹ)v/ /ˈkɒnsɜː(ɹ)v/ v
bevara
(transitive) To protect an environment, heritage, etc.

consider /kənˈsɪdə/ /kənˈsɪdɚ/ /kənˈsɪɾə/ [kənˈsɪɾɚ] v
betänka begrunda betrakta tänka på
(intransitive) To think about something seriously or carefully: to deliberate.
överväga fundera på fundera över
(transitive) To think of doing.
observera
(transitive) To look at attentively.
föreställa sig tänka sig
(transitive) To take up as an example.
betrakta beakta bevaka se
To have regard to; to take into view or account; to pay due attention to; to respect.

consider it done /kənˈsɪdə ɪt dʌn/ phraseologicalUnit
ska bli
Used to indicate an intent to fulfil a request or order promptly.

considerable /kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/ /kənˈsɪdɹəbl̩/ more considerable most considerable adj
avsevärd betydande ansenlig betydlig beaktansvärd
Significant; worth considering.
ansenlig beaktansvärd
Large in amount.

considerably /kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/ /kənˈsɪdɹəbli/ more considerably most considerably adv
avsevärt betydligt
Significantly; to a degree worth considering.

considerate /kənˈsɪdəɹət/ more considerate most considerate adj
förekommande omtänksam tillmötesgående
Characterised by careful and conscious thought.

consideration /kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/ considerations n
hänsyn
The tendency to consider others.

consignment /kənˈsaɪnmənt/ consignments n
försändelse varuparti varusändning
A collection of goods to be sent, in transit or having been sent.

consist /kənˈsɪst/ v
bestå av vara
(intransitive, with of) To comprise, or to be composed, formed, or constituted of.

consist of v
bestå av
To be composed or made up of something.

consistency /kənˈsɪstənsi/ consistencies n
konsistens
The degree of viscosity of something.

consistent /kənˈsɪstənt/ more consistent most consistent adj
följdriktig konsekvent
Of a regularly occurring, dependable nature. [from late 16th c. in the obsolete sense ‘consisting of’]

consistently /kənˈsɪstəntli/ more consistently most consistently adv
konsekvent
(manner) In a consistent manner.

consolation goal consolation goals n
tröstmål
(sports) A goal scored by the losing team near the end of a game that has no effect on the outcome.

consolation prize consolation prizes n
tröstpris
An award or small item given to persons or groups of people who do not win an event but are worthy of recognition, especially in a game show.

console /ˈkɑn.soʊl/ /ˈkɒn.səʊl/ consoles n
kontrollpanel manöverpanel
A desk-like cabinet, table, or stand upon which controls, instruments, and displays are mounted.
An instrument with displays and an input device that is used to monitor and control an electronic system.
konsol spelkonsol
(video games) A consumer device dedicated to playing video games, with the ability to change games.
konsol
(architectural element) An ornamental member jutting out of a wall to carry a superincumbent weight, often S-shaped.

console /kənˈsoʊl/ /kənˈsəʊl/ v
trösta hugsvala
(transitive) To comfort (someone) in a time of grief, disappointment, etc.

consolidate /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/ v
konsolidera
(ambitransitive) To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.
konsolidera befästa stärka
To make stronger or more solid.

consonance consonances n
konsonans samklang
(chiefly, music) Harmony; agreement; lack of discordance.

consonant /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɑns.nənt/ /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ consonants n
konsonant medljud konsonantljud
(phonetics) A sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity; any sound that is not the dominant sound of a syllable, the dominant sound generally being a vowel.
konsonant medljud
A letter representing the sound of a consonant.

consonant cluster consonant clusters n
konsonantkluster
(phonetics) Two or more consonants in succession.

consonant gradation consonant gradations n
stadieväxling
(phonology) A type of apophony or mutation of consonants found in Finnic and Sami languages.

consort /kənˈsɔɹt/ /kənˈsɔːt/ /ˈkɑnsɔɹt/ /ˈkɒnsɔːt/ consorts n
gemål
The spouse of a monarch.
A husband, wife, companion or partner.

consortium /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ti.əm/ /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ʃəm/ consortia consortiums n
konsortium
An association or combination of businesses, financial institutions, or investors, for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture.

conspicuous /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ more conspicuous most conspicuous adj
iögonfallande påfallande markant slående uppenbar
Obvious or easy to notice.

conspicuous by one's absence phraseologicalUnit
lysa med sin frånvaro

conspiracy /kənˈspɪɹəsi/ conspiracies n
konspiration komplott
(loosely) An agreement to work together to bring something about; an act or instance of conspiring.

conspiracy theorist /- ˌθiː.ɘ.ɹɘst/ /- ˌθiː.ə.ɹəst/ /- ˌθɪɚ.əst/ /- ˌθɪɚ.ɪst/ /kɘnˈspɘɹ.ɘ.siː ˌθiə.ɹɘst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.si ˌθi.ɚ.əst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.si ˌθɪəɹɪst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.siː ˌθɪə.ɹəst/ conspiracy theorists n
konspirationsteoretiker
One who believes in, follows, or advances a conspiracy theory.

conspiracy theory /- θiːɘɹiː/ /- θiːəɹi/ /- θiːəɹiː/ /- θɪɹi/ /kɘnˈspɘɹɘsiː θiəɹiː/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θi.əɹi/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θɪəɹi/ /kənˈspɪɹəsiː θɪəɹiː/ conspiracy theories n
konspirationsteori
(dismissive, derogatory) Hypothetical speculation that is commonly considered untrue or outlandish.

conspirator /kənˈspɪɹətə/ /kənˈspɪɹətɚ/ conspirators n
konspiratör sammansvuren
One of a group that acts in harmony; a person who is part of a conspiracy.

constable /ˈkanstəbəl/ /ˈkɑnstəbəl/ /ˈkɒnstəbəl/ /ˈkʌnstəbəl/ constables n
konstapel
(UK, law) A police officer or an officer with equivalent powers.

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ more constant most constant adj
konstant
Unchanged through time or space; permanent.
Consistently recurring over time; persistent.
Steady in purpose, action, feeling, etc.

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ constants n
konstant
That which is permanent or invariable.
(algebra) A quantity that remains at a fixed value throughout a given discussion.
(science) Any property of an experiment, determined numerically, that does not change under given circumstances.
(computing) An identifier that is bound to an invariant value; a fixed value given a name to aid in readability of source code.

constant function constant functions n
konstant funktion
(mathematics) A function whose value is the same for all the elements of its domain.

constant of integration constants of integration n
integrationskonstant
(calculus) An unspecified constant term added to a particular antiderivative to make it represent its whole family of antiderivatives, usually denoted with C.

constantly /ˈkɑnstənʔli/ /ˈkɒnstəntli/ more constantly most constantly adv
jämt
In a constant manner; occurring continuously; persistently.

constellation /ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃn̩] constellations n
stjärnbild konstellation
(modern, _, astronomy) Any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region. [from 1920s]
(astronomy) An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure (especially one from mythology) or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognized by astronomers; an asterism.
konstellation
(figurative) A configuration or grouping of related things.
överdåd stjärnbild
A wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment.

consternation /ˌkɑn.stɚˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/ consternations n
bestörtning häpnad
Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.

constipated /ˈkɒnstəpeɪtəd/ more constipated most constipated adj
förstoppad
Unable to defecate; costive.

constipation /ˌkɒnstɪˈpeɪʃən/ constipations n
förstoppning
The act of crowding anything into a lesser space, or the state of being crowded or pressed together; condensation.
A state of the bowels in which the evacuations are infrequent and difficult, or the intestines become filled with hardened faeces

constituency /kənˈstɪtju.ənsi/ /kənˈstɪt͡ʃu.ənsi/ constituencies n
valkrets
(politics) A district represented by one or more elected officials.

constituent /kənˈstɪtjuənt/ /kənˈstɪt͡ʃuənt/ adj
konstituerande
constitutive or constituting; (politics) authorized to make a constitution

constituent /kənˈstɪtjuənt/ /kənˈstɪt͡ʃuənt/ constituents n
beståndsdel
A part, or component of a whole
konstituent
(grammar) A functional element of a phrase or clause

constitute /ˈkɑnstɪt(j)uːt/ /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/ v
utgöra
(transitive) To make up; to compose; to form.

constitution /-ˈtʃuː-/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃ(ə)n/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n/ constitutions n
grundlag konstitution
The act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something; the composition or structure of such a thing; its makeup.
(law) A legal document describing such a formal system.
(dated) The general health of a person.
konstitution grundlag
(government) The formal or informal system of primary principles and laws that regulates a government or other institutions.

constitutional /-stə-/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈt(j)uʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ more constitutional most constitutional adj
konstitutionell författningsenlig grundlagsenlig
In compliance with or valid under a legal or political constitution.
Relating to a legal or political constitution.

constitutional amendment constitutional amendments n
författningsändring grundlagsändring
A law or change to an existing law that is added to a governing document.

constitutional court constitutional courts n
författningsdomstol
a high court whose jurisdiction is focused on constitutional law or constitutional issues, such as the review of the constitutionality of laws, draft laws, political and bureaucratic decisions, acts of political parties, etc.

constitutional law n
statsrätt
(legal) The area of law which deals with the interpretation and application of a constitution, particularly that of a national government.

constitutional monarchy constitutional monarchies n
konstitutionell monarki
A monarchy that is limited by laws and a constitution.

constrain /kənˈstɹeɪn/ v
begränsa
(transitive) To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.

constriction constrictions n
förträngning
The act of constricting, the state of being constricted, or something that constricts.
A narrow part of something; a stricture.

construct /kənˈstɹʌkt/ /ˈkɑn.stɹʌkt/ /ˈkɒn.stɹʌkt/ v
konstruera
(transitive) To build or form (something) by assembling parts.

construction /kənˈstɹʌkʃən/ constructions n
byggnadsverksamhet
The process of constructing.

construction site construction sites n
byggarbetsplats bygge anlägg
A place where a building or other physical structure is under construction. (This entry is a translation hub.)

construction worker construction workers n
byggarbetare byggnadsarbetare
An employee working on a physical construction site.

constructive /kənˈstɹʌktɪv/ more constructive most constructive adj
konstruktiv
Carefully considered and meant to be helpful.

constructive criticism constructive criticisms n
konstruktiv kritik
Criticism intended to provide suggestions for improvement without insulting the recipient.

constructivism constructivisms n
konstruktivism
(mathematics) A philosophy that asserts the need to construct a mathematical object to prove it exists.

constructor /kənˈstɹʌktə/ /kənˈstɹʌktɚ/ constructors n
konstruktor
(object-oriented programming) A class method that creates and initializes each instance of an object.

construe /kənˈstɹuː/ /ˈkɒnstəɹ/ construes n
översättning
A translation.
tolkning uppfattning
An interpretation.

construe /kənˈstɹuː/ /ˈkɒnstəɹ/ v
förstå tolka uppfatta
(transitive) To interpret (something) to another or publicly, explain the meaning (of something), usually language.

consul /ˈkɑn.səl/ /ˈkɒn.səl/ consuls n
konsul
(by extension) An official residing in major foreign towns to represent and protect the interests of the merchants and citizens of their country.

consul-general consul-generals consuls-general n
generalkonsul
A consular officer who heads a consulate general, and is a consul of the highest rank serving at a particular location.

consulate /ˈkɑnsələt/ /ˈkɑnsəlɪt/ /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/ /ˈkɒnsələt/ consulates n
konsulat
The term of office of a consul.
The business office of a consul; a minor embassy.

consultant /kənˈsʌl.tənt/ consultants n
konsult
A person or party that is consulted.
A person whose occupation is to be consulted for their expertise, advice, service or help in an area or specialty; a party whose business is to be similarly consulted.

consultation /ˌkɑnsl̩ˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnsl̩ˈteɪʃən/ consultations n
konsultation samhälle
The act of consulting.

consumable more consumable most consumable adj
förbruknings- förbrukningsbar
That is consumed or depleted upon use.
ätbar
That may be eaten.

consumable consumables n
förbrukningsvara konsumtionsvara
A material or product that is produced for consumption.

consume /kənˈsjuːm/ /kənˈsjʉːm/ /kənˈsum/ /kənˈʃuːm/ v
förtära inmundiga
(transitive) To eat.

consumed adj
uppfylld uppslukad
construed with with Full of, exuding (also figuratively).

consumer /kənˈsjuːmə/ /kənˈsjʉːmə/ /kənˈsumɚ/ /kənˈʃuːmə/ consumers n
konsument förbrukare
(economics) Someone who trades money for goods or services as an individual.

consumer good consumer goods n
konsumtionsvara

consumer price index n
konsumentprisindex
(economics) A statistical estimate of the level of prices of goods and services bought for consumption purposes by households.

consumerism consumerisms n
konsumism
An economic theory that increased consumption is beneficial to a nation's economy in the long run.

consummate /kənˈsʌmɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmət/ /ˈkɒnsjʊmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsjʊmət/ /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəmət/ more consummate most consummate adj
fulländad
Complete in every detail, perfect, absolute.

consumption /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/ consumptions n
förtäring
konsumtion åtgång
The act of eating, drinking or using.
The act of consuming or destroying.
konsumtion förbrukning
The amount consumed.

contact /kənˈtækt/ /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ contacts n
kontakt
The act of touching physically; being in close association.
The establishment of communication (with).
Someone who can be contacted, or with whom one is in communication.

contact /kənˈtækt/ /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ v
kontakta höra av sig
(transitive, occasionally, proscribed) To establish communication with (something or someone).

contact details n
kontaktuppgift
Information on how to contact a person or entity, typically including a telephone number, address etc.

contact lens contact lenses n
kontaktlins
A thin lens, made of flexible or rigid plastic, that is placed directly on to the eye to correct vision, used as an alternative to spectacles, or, if coloured, to change one's eye color cosmetically.

contact tracing contact tracings n
smittspårning
(epidemiology) The process of identification of persons ("contacts") who may have come into contact with a person carrying an infectious disease.

contagious /kənˈteɪdʒəs/ more contagious most contagious adj
smittsam
(of a disease) Easily transmitted to others.
(figurative) Easily passed on to others.
smittsam smittbärande
(of a person) Having a disease that can be transmitted to another person.

contagiousness n
smittsamhet
The state or condition of being contagious.

contain /kənˈteɪn/ v
innehålla
(transitive) To hold inside.
(transitive) To include as a part.

container /kənˈteɪnə/ /kənˈteɪnɚ/ containers n
behållare kärl
An item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported.
container
(transportation) A very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods.
(object-oriented programming) An abstract data type whose instances are collections of other objects.
behållare
(GUI) Any user interface component that can hold further (child) components.

container deposit container deposits n
pant
A monetary deposit on a beverage or other container at the point of sale, refundable when the container is returned for reuse, recycling or proper disposal.

container ship container ships n
containerfartyg
(watercraft) A cargo vessel designed to carry cargo prepacked into containers, especially shipping containers.

containerization containerizations n
containerisering
The process of containerizing; the use of containers in shipping and transport, especially shipping containers.

containment /kənˈteɪnmənt/ containments n
indämning begränsning hejdande indämningspolitik inneslutning tillbakahållning
(uncountable, countable) A policy of checking the expansion of a hostile foreign power by creating alliances with other states; especially the foreign policy strategy of the United States in the early years of the Cold War.

contaminate /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/ v
kontaminera förorena
(transitive) To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.

contemn /kənˈtɛm/ v
förakta
(transitive, archaic) To disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.

contemplate /ˈkɑn.təmˌpleɪt/ /ˈkɒn.təmˌpleɪt/ v
betänka överväga
To look at on all sides or in all its aspects; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study, ponder, or consider.

contemplation /ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/ /ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃən/ contemplations n
begrundande
The act of contemplating; musing; being highly concentrated in thought
andakt meditation
Holy meditation.
betraktande
The act of looking forward to a future event

contemporary /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹi/ /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹəɹ.i/ /kənˈtɛm.pəˌɹɛɹ.i/ more contemporary most contemporary adj
samtida
From the same time period, coexistent in time; contemporaneous.
nutida samtida
Modern, of the present age (shorthand for ‘contemporary with the present’).

contempt /kənˈtɛmpt/ contempts n
förakt avsmak missaktning misshag missnöje
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.

contend /kənˈtɛnd/ v
kämpa strida
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.

content /kənˈtɛnt/ contenter more content most content adj
nöjd tillfreds tillfredsställd
Satisfied, pleased, contented.

content /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɔn.tɛnt/ contents n
innehåll
(uncountable) That which is contained.
Subject matter; semantic information (or a portion or body thereof); that which is contained in writing, speech, video, etc.

content /kənˈtɛnt/ v
nöja
(transitive) To give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to make happy.

content management system /ˈkɑntɛnt ˈmænɪdʒmənt ˈsɪstəm/ /ˈkɒntɛnt ˈmænɪdʒmənt ˈsɪstəm/ content management systems n
innehållshanteringssystem

contention /kənˈtɛnʃən/ contentions n
tvist bråk dispyt dust gräl träta
Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.

contentious /kənˈtɛn.ʃəs/ more contentious most contentious adj
omstridd omtvistad
Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
bråkig
Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.

context /ˈkɑn.tɛkst/ /ˈkɒn.tɛkst/ /ˈkɔn.tekst/ contexts n
kontext sammanhang
The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.
kontext
(linguistics) The text in which a word or passage appears and which helps ascertain its meaning.

contextual more contextual most contextual adj
kontextuell
Of, pertaining to, or depending on the context of information; relating to the situation or location in which the information was found.

contextualize v
kontextualisera
To place something or someone in a particular context.

contiguity /ˌkɑn.təˈɡju.ə.ti/ /ˌkɑn.tɪˈɡju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌkɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/ [ˌkɑn.təˈɡju.ə.ɾi] [ˌkɑn.ɾəˈɡju.ə.ɾi] contiguities n
kontiguitet
A state in which two or more physical objects are physically touching one another or in which sections of a plane border on one another.

contiguous /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/ /kənˈtɪɡ.jʉ.əs/ adj
närliggande
Adjacent; neighboring.

continence /ˈkɒntɪnəns/ continences n
avhållsamhet måttlighet återhållsamhet
Moderation or self-restraint, especially in sexual activity; abstinence.

continent /ˈkɑnt(ə)nənt/ /ˈkɑntɪnənt/ /ˈkɒntɪnənt/ continents n
kontinent världsdel
Each of the traditional main regions into which the Earth’s land surface is divided, now generally regarded as seven in number, each usually including both an extent of mainland and various conventionally associated islands, etc.

continental /ˌkɑntɪˈnɛntl̩/ /ˌkɒntɪˈnɛntl̩/ more continental most continental adj
kontinental
Of or relating to a continent or continents.

continental drift n
kontinentaldrift
(geology) The slow movement of continents explained by plate tectonics.

continental shelf continental shelves n
kontinentalsockel
(oceanography) The outer area of a land mass covered by a shallow sea that extends into open ocean.

contingency /kənˈtɪnd͡ʒənsi/ contingencies n
oförutsägbarhet
(uncountable) The quality of being contingent, of happening by chance. [from 1560s]
eventualitet oförutsedd händelse sammanträffande tillfällighet
(countable) A possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses. [from 1610s]

contingency cost contingency costs n
beredskapskostnad
(accounting) An expense incurred precautionarily for a use that may not occur such as an event of damage or a change order.

contingency plan contingency plans n
nödplan alternativplan beredskapsplan plan B reservplan
An alternative plan to be put into operation if needed, especially in case of emergencies, or if a primary plan fails.

contingent /kənˈtɪn.d͡ʒənt/ more contingent most contingent adj
eventuell möjlig oviss
Possible or liable, but not certain to occur.
avhängig beroende villkorlig
(with upon or on) Dependent on something that is undetermined or unknown, that may or may not occur.

contingent /kənˈtɪn.d͡ʒənt/ contingents n
andel
That which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share.

continuation /kənˌtɪn.jʉˈæɪ.ʃən/ /kənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /kənˌtɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ [kənˌtɪn.jʉˈæɪ.ʃn̩] continuations n
fortsättning
The act or state of continuing or being continued; uninterrupted extension or succession

continue /-(j)ɪu̯/ /kənˈtɪnjuː/ v
fortsätta
(transitive) To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).
(intransitive) To resume.

continued fraction continued fractions n
kedjebråk
(mathematics, number theory) A compound numerical expression consisting of an integer plus a fraction whose numerator is a positive integer and whose denominator is a continued fraction (an integer plus a fraction), and so on, with finite or infinite recursion.

continuity /ˌkɑːn.tɪˈn(j)uː.ə.ti/ /ˌkɒn.tɪˈn(j)ɪu̯.ɪ.ti/ /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/ continuities n
kontinuitet
Lack of interruption or disconnection; the quality of being continuous in space or time.
(narratology) A narrative device in episodic fiction where previous and/or future events in a series of stories are accounted for in present stories.

continuous /-(j)ɪu̯.əs/ /kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/ adj
kontinuerlig
Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption.
(mathematics, more generally, of a function between two topological spaces) Such that each open set in the target space has an open preimage (in the domain space, with respect to the given function).

continuous delivery continuous deliveries n
Continuous Delivery

continuously /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/ adv
kontinuerligt
Without pause.

continuum /-(j)ɪu̯əm/ /kənˈtɪnjuəm/ continua continuums n
kontinuum
A continuous extent.
(mathematics) The nondenumerable set of real numbers; more generally, any compact connected metric space.

contort /kənˈtɔː(ɹ)t/ v
förvrida
(transitive) To twist in a violent manner.

contortionist /kənˈtɔː(ɹ)ʃənɪst/ contortionists n
ormmänniska
An acrobat who is capable of twisting their body into unusual positions.

contour line contour lines n
höjdkurva
(geography) A line on a map through points of equal elevation, often height above sea level.

contra /ˈkɒntɹə/ preposition
kontra
against; contrary or opposed to; in opposition or contrast to

contraband /ˈkɑn.tɹəˌbænd/ /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌbænd/ contrabands n
kontraband
(uncountable) Goods which are prohibited from being traded, smuggled goods.

contrabass /ˈkɑn.tɹəˌbeɪs/ contrabasses n
kontrabas
The part or section one octave lower than bass.

contraceptive /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/ more contraceptive most contraceptive adj
p-
That acts to prevent conception as a result of sexual intercourse.

contraceptive /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/ contraceptives n
preventivmedel
A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely.

contract /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /ˈkɒntɹækt/ contracts n
kontrakt ackord beting entreprenad
An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.
kontrakt avtal fördrag överenskommelse
(legal) An agreement which the law will enforce in some way. A legally binding contract must contain at least one promise, i.e., a commitment or offer, by an offeror to and accepted by an offeree to do something in the future. A contract is thus executory rather than executed.

contract /kənˈtɹækt/ v
dra ihop dras samman krympa minskas
(ambitransitive) To draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen.
avtala
(intransitive) To make an agreement or contract; to covenant; to agree; to bargain.
smittas
(transitive) To gain or acquire (an illness).

contract law n
avtalsrätt
(legal) The area of law pertaining to the rights and duties that arise from agreements.

contraction /kɒn-/ /kənˈtɹækʃ(ə)n/ /kənˈtɹækʃn̩/ contractions n
kontraktion minskning
A (sometimes reversible) contracting or reduction in length, scope, size, or volume; a narrowing, a shortening, a shrinking.
sammandragning
(orthography) In the English language: a shortened form of a word, often with omitted letters replaced by an apostrophe or a diacritical mark.
sammandragning kontraktion
(biology, medicine) A shortening of a muscle during its use; specifically, a strong and often painful shortening of the uterine muscles prior to or during childbirth.

contradict /kɒn.tɹəˈdɪkt/ v
förneka
To deny the truth or validity of (a statement or statements).
motsäga säga emot
To oppose (a person) by denying the truth or pertinence of a given statement.

contradiction /ˌkɑːntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ contradictions n
motsägelse
(countable, uncountable) The act of contradicting.
motsägelse självmotsägelse
(countable) A statement that contradicts itself, i.e., a statement that claims that the same thing is true and that it is false at the same time and in the same senses of the terms.
självmotsägelse motsägelse
(logic, countable) A proposition that is false for all values of its propositional variables or Boolean atoms.

contradiction in terms contradictions in terms n
självmotsägelse
A phrase or expression in which the component words contradict one another, often unintentionally, or are claimed to do so when seen from a particular point of view.

contradictorily more contradictorily most contradictorily adv
motsägelsefullt
In a contradictory manner

contradictoriness n
motsägelsefullhet
The state or quality of being contradictory.

contradictory /ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/ more contradictory most contradictory adj
motsatt motstridig
That contradicts something, such as an argument.

contradistinction /ˌkɒntɹədɪˈstɪŋkʃn̩/ contradistinctions n
motsats
Distinction by contrast; the provision of one example against which another example may be defined.

contrail contrails n
k-strimma kondensationsstrimma
An artificial cloud made by the exhaust of jet aircraft or wingtip vortices that precipitate a stream of tiny ice crystals in moist, frigid upper air.

contralto /kɒnˈtɹæltəʊ/ /kɒnˈtɹɑːltəʊ/ contralti contraltos n
kontraalt
(music) The lowest female voice or voice part, falling between tenor and mezzo-soprano. The terms contralto and alto refer to a similar musical pitch, but among singers, the term contralto is reserved for female singers; the equivalent male form is counter-tenor. Originally the contratenor altus was a high countermelody sung against the tenor or main melody.

contranym /ˈkɑn.tɹə.nɪm/ /ˈkɒn.tɹə.nɪm/ contranyms n
autoantonym kontronym
A word that has two opposing meanings, such as cleave (“stick together” or “split apart”).

contraption /kənˈtɹæp.ʃən/ contraptions n
manick
A machine that is complicated and precarious.

contrapuntal more contrapuntal most contrapuntal adj
kontrapunktisk
(music) Of or relating to counterpoint.

contrarily more contrarily most contrarily adv
på motsatt sätt tvärtom
In a contrary manner; in opposite ways or directions.

contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /kənˈtɹɑːst/ /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ contrasts n
kontrast
(countable) A difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.
(countable) A control on a television, etc, that adjusts the amount of contrast in the images being displayed.
(uncountable) The degree of this difference.
kontrast motsats
(countable) A difference between two objects, people or concepts.

contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /kənˈtɹɑːst/ /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ v
kontrastera
(transitive) To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.
(intransitive) To form a contrast.

contravariant adj
kontravariant
(category theory, of a functor) which reverses composition

contravention contraventions n
kränkning överträdelse
The act of contravening a rule, regulation, or law, or of not fulfilling an obligation, promise, or agreement.

contretemps /kɑːn.tɹə.tɑ̃/ /ˈkɒn.tɹə.tɑ̃ŋ/ contretemps n
motighet missöde streck i räkningen
An unforeseen, inopportune, or embarrassing event.

contribute /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.juːt/ /kənˈtɹɪb.(j)ət/ /kənˈtɹɪb.jut/ /ˈkɒn.t(ʃ)ɹɪˌbjuːt/ [kənˈtɹɪb.(j)əɾ] v
bidra bidraga
(ambitransitive) To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

contribution /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/ contributions n
bidrag
Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.
An amount of money given toward something.
The act of contributing.

contributor /-ju-/ /-juː-/ /-jʊ-/ /kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tə/ /kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tɚ/ /ˈkɒn.tɹɪb.juː-/ contributors n
bidragsgivare
A benefactor; someone who donates to charity or some cause.
A person who backs, supports or champions a cause, activity or institution.
A person (or thing) instrumental in the creation or growth of something.
A person who produces articles published in a newspaper, magazine, online publication, etc.

contrite /kənˈtɹaɪt/ /ˈkɑnˌtɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒnˌtɹaɪt/ more contrite most contrite adj
ångerfull
Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions.

contrition /kənˈtɹɪʃən/ contritions n
förkrosselse själasorg ånger
The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.

contrive /kənˈtɹaɪv/ v
tänka ut
To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation.

contrived /kənˈtɹaɪvd/ more contrived most contrived adj
krystad långsökt
Unnatural, forced; artificial, or unrealistic.

control /kənˈtɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ controls n
kontroll makt auktoritet
(countable, uncountable) Influence or authority over something.
kontroll kontrollanordning kontrollinstrument manöverorgan reglage
The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
grepp kontroll självbehärskning
Restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control.
kontrollinstans säkerhetsmekanism
A security mechanism, policy, or procedure that can counter system attack, reduce risks, and resolve vulnerabilities; a safeguard or countermeasure.
kontroll
A control group or control experiment.

control /kənˈtɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ v
kontrollera reglera
(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

control engineering n
reglerteknik
(engineering) The subfield of engineering concerned with designing and building controllers and control systems.

control group control groups n
kontrollgrupp
(in an experiment) The group of test subjects left untreated or unexposed to some procedure and then compared with treated subjects in order to validate the results of the test.

control key control keys n
kontrolltangent
(computing, computer hardware) A key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used in combination to modify the function of other keys; normally labelled "Ctrl".

control room control rooms n
kontrollrum
A room serving as the centre of monitoring a building, controlling an operation etc.

control tower control towers n
kontrolltorn
(aviation) An airport building from which the air traffic control unit monitors and directs the movement of aircraft on and around the airport.

controller /kənˈtɹoʊlɚ/ /kənˈtɹəʊlə/ controllers n
kontrollant
One who controls something.
controller styrekonom
(business) The chief accounting officer which audits, and manages the financial affairs of a company or government; a comptroller.
reglage
(computer hardware) A mechanism that controls or regulates the operation of a machine, especially a peripheral device in a computer.

controversial /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.si.əl/ /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.sjəl/ /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.ʃəl/ /ˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.sjəl/ /ˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.ʃəl/ /ˌkɔn.tɹəˈvɜː.ʃəl/ more controversial most controversial adj
kontroversiell omstridd
Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.

controversy /kənˈtɹɒvəsi/ /ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/ /ˈkɒntɹəˌvɜːsi/ controversies n
kontrovers
A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.

contumacious /ˌkɑːn.tjəˈmeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌkɑːn.tʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/ more contumacious most contumacious adj
gensträvig tredskande
Contemptuous of authority; willfully disobedient; rebellious.

contumacy /ˈkɒntjʊməsi/ contumacies n
gensträvighet
(chiefly, _, Christianity, _, and, _, law) Disobedience, resistance to authority.

contuse /kənˈtjuːz/ /kənˈtuz/ v
mörbulta
(transitive) To injure without breaking the skin; to bruise.

conundrum /kəˈnʌn.dɹəm/ conundra conundrums n
dilemma
A difficult choice or decision that must be made.

conurbation /ˌkɑnɚˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈbeɪʃən/ conurbations n
storstadsregion konurbation
A continuous aggregation of built-up urban communities created as a result of urban sprawl.

convalescence convalescences n
konvalescens
A gradual healing after illness or injury.
konvalescens konvalescensperiod
The period of time spent healing.

convection oven convection ovens n
varmluftsugn
an oven that features fans to recirculate heated air to accelerate heating provided by traditional radiant heat sources found in the oven

convene /kənˈviːn/ /ˈkɒn.viːn/ v
sammanträda
(intransitive) To come together, as in one body or for a public purpose; to meet; to assemble.

convenience /kənˈvinjəns/ /kənˈviːnɪəns/ conveniences n
bekvämlighet
Any object that makes life more convenient; a helpful item.

convenience store convenience stores n
närbutik minilivs
A small retail store, often in a residential area, that carries a limited selection of items such as staples, junk food, and drugstore items, and which is open long hours for the convenience of shoppers.

convenient /kənˈvinjənt/ /kənˈviːniənt/ more convenient most convenient adj
praktisk
Serving to reduce a difficulty, or accessible with minimum difficulty; expedient.

convent /ˈkɑn.vɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.vənt/ /ˈkɒn.vɛnt/ convents n
konvent
kloster nunnekloster
(now, _, especially) Synonym of nunnery, a female religious community and its residence.

conventicle /kənˈvɛn(t)ək(ə)l/ /kənˈvɛntɪk(ə)l/ conventicles n
konventikel
A secret, unauthorized or illegal religious meeting.

convention /kənˈvɛn.ʃən/ /ˌkɒnˈvɛn.ʃən/ conventions n
konvention konferens möte konvent sedvana
A meeting or gathering.
konvention avtal fördrag
A formal agreement, contract, rule, or pact.
(international law) A treaty or supplement to such.
konvention sedvana
A practice or procedure widely observed in a group, especially to facilitate social interaction; a custom.

conventional /kənˈvɛnʃənəl/ more conventional most conventional adj
vedertagen konventionell
Pertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour.

conventional wisdom conventional wisdoms n
invand tankegång notorisk kunskap
A belief or set of beliefs that is widely accepted, especially one which may be questionable on close examination.

converge /kənˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ v
konvergera
(intransitive) (said of two or more entities) To approach each other; to get closer and closer.
(intransitive, mathematics) (said of a sequence or series) To have a (finite, proper) limit.

convergence /kɒnˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ /kənˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ convergences n
konvergens
The act of moving toward union or uniformity.
(mathematics) The process or property of approaching some limiting value.

convergent more convergent most convergent adj
konvergent
That converges or focuses; converging

conversant /kənˈvɜːsənt/ /kənˈvɝsənt/ /ˈkɒnvə(ɹ)sænt/ /ˈkɒnvə(ɹ)sənt/ more conversant most conversant adj
förtrogen
Closely familiar; current; having frequent interaction.

conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkʰɑɱ.vɚˈseɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkʰɒɱ.vəˈseɪ.ʃn̩] conversations n
konversation samtal
Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking. [from 16th c.]

conversation pit conversation pits n
sittgrop

converse /kənˈvɜːs/ /kənˈvɝs/ v
konversera
(formal, intransitive) To talk; to engage in conversation.

conversely /kənˈvɜːsli/ /kənˈvɝsli/ /ˈkɒnvɜːsli/ adv
omvänt
(often, conjunctive) With a reversed relationship.

convert /kənˈvɜːt/ /kənˈvɝt/ /ˈkɑn.vɚt/ /ˈkɒn.vət/ [kʰə̥ɱˈvɜːt] [kʰə̥ɱˈvɝt] [ˈkʰɑɱ.vɚt] [ˈkʰɒɱ.vət] converts n
konvertit
A person who has converted to a religion.

convert /kənˈvɜːt/ /kənˈvɝt/ /ˈkɑn.vɚt/ /ˈkɒn.vət/ [kʰə̥ɱˈvɜːt] [kʰə̥ɱˈvɝt] [ˈkʰɑɱ.vɚt] [ˈkʰɒɱ.vət] v
omvända
(transitive) To induce (someone) to adopt a particular religion, faith, ideology or belief (see also sense 11).
konvertera omvända
(intransitive) To undergo a conversion of religion, faith or belief (see also sense 3).

convertible /kənˈvɜːtɪbl̩/ /kənˈvɝtɪbl̩/ more convertible most convertible adj
konverterbar
Able to be converted, particularly:

convertible /kənˈvɜːtɪbl̩/ /kənˈvɝtɪbl̩/ convertibles n
cabriolet cab
(vehicles) A convertible car: a car with a removable or foldable roof able to convert from a closed to open vehicle and back again.

convertible mark convertible marks n
konvertibel mark
The official currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, abbreviated BAM.

convex /kɑnˈvɛks/ /kɒnˈvɛks/ /kənˈvɛks/ /ˈkɑn.vɛks/ /ˈkɒn.vɛks/ more convex most convex adj
konvex
Curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl, circle, or sphere.

convexity convexities n
konvexitet
The state of being convex.
A convex line or surface.

convey /kənˈveɪ/ v
förmedla
To communicate; to make known; to portray.
överlåta
(legal) To transfer legal rights (to).
transportera
(obsolete) To carry or take away secretly; to steal; to thieve.

conveyor belt conveyor belts n
transportband band
A continuous flexible band moved by a series of rollers to transport objects or material from one place to another, especially within a factory or mine.

conviction /kənˈvɪkʃən/ convictions n
övertygelse
(countable) A firmly held belief.
fällande dom
(countable) A judgement of guilt in a court of law.

convince /kənˈvɪns/ v
övertyga
To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.

convinced /kənˈvɪnst/ more convinced most convinced adj
övertygad
In a state of believing, especially from evidence but not necessarily.

convincing /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ more convincing most convincing adj
övertygande
Effective as proof or evidence.

convocation convocations n
konvokation
The act of calling or assembling by summons.
konvokation möte riksdag riksmöte
An assembly or meeting.
konvokation kyrkomöte
(ecclesiastical) An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.

convoluted /-vəʊ-/ /ˈkɑnvəˌlutəd/ /ˈkɒnvəl(j)uːtɪd/ /ˌkɑnvəˈlutəd/ /ˌkɒnvəˈl(j)uːtɪd/ [-ɾəd] more convoluted most convoluted adj
komplicerad
(figuratively) Complex, complicated, or intricate.

convoy /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/ convoys n
konvoj
(nautical) One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.
A group of vehicles travelling together for safety, especially one with an escort.

convulse /kənˈvʌls/ v
kikna skaka
(intransitive) To suffer violent involuntary contractions of the muscles, causing one's body to contort.

convulsion /kənˈvʌlʃən/ convulsions n
konvulsion
(medicine) An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.

coo /ku/ /kuː/ coos n
kutter
The murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon.

coo /ku/ /kuː/ v
kuttra
(ambitransitive) To make a soft murmuring sound, as a pigeon.

cook /kuːk/ /kʊk/ cooks n
kock
(cooking) A person who prepares food.

cook /kuːk/ /kʊk/ v
koka laga mat tillaga lagas
(transitive, or, intransitive) To prepare food for eating by heating it, often combining with other ingredients.
koka stekas
(intransitive, figuratively) To be uncomfortably hot.

cookbook /ˈkʊkˌbʊk/ cookbooks n
kokbok
A book or an encyclopedia of recipes and cookery tips.

cooked /kʊkt/ more cooked most cooked adj
kokad tillagad
Of food, that has been prepared by cooking.

cooker /ˈkʊkə/ /ˈkʊkɚ/ cookers n
spis
(chiefly, Britain, Ireland, except in compounds) An appliance or utensil for cooking food.

cookie /ˈkuːki/ /ˈkʊki/ cookies n
kaka småkaka
(North America) A small, flat, baked good which is either crisp or soft but firm.

cookie cutter cookie cutters n
kakform pepparkaksform
A device used to cut flattened dough into shapes before baking.

cookie jar cookie jars n
kakburk
A vessel for storing cookies or other food.

cooking /ˈkʊk.ɪŋ/ cookings n
matlagning
(uncountable) The process of preparing food by using heat.
kök
(uncountable) The style or genre of food preparation.

cooking oil cooking oils n
matolja
A purified fat taken from plant material that is commonly used in cooking, e.g. olive oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, etc.

cooking show cooking shows n
matlagningsprogram matprogram

cooking spray cooking sprays n
matlagningsspray
An aerosol sprayed on to cooking pans to make them nonstick.

cool /kul/ /kuːl/ cooler coolest adj
sval
Of a mildly low temperature.
stilig
Of a color, in the range of violet to green.
kylig lugn stilig
(of a person) Not showing emotion; calm and in control of oneself.
sval kylig
Unenthusiastic, lukewarm, skeptical.
schysst cool fet häftig poppis
(informal) Of a person, knowing what to do and how to behave; behaving with effortless and enviable style and panache; considered popular by others.
bra fin ok schysst
(informal) All right; acceptable.

cool /kul/ /kuːl/ v
svalna
(intransitive, figuratively) To become less intense, e.g. less amicable or passionate.

cool as a cucumber adj
kolugn lugn som en filbunke
(simile) Calm and composed even in difficult or frustrating situations; self-possessed.

cool down v
kyla svalna
To cause (something) to become cooler; to reduce the temperature of.
lugna
To cause (someone) to become less agitated or excited.

coolbox coolboxes n
kylbox

cooler /ˈkuːl.ə(ɹ)/ coolers n
kylbox
An insulated bin or box used with ice or freezer packs to keep food or beverages cold while picnicking or camping.

cooler bag cooler bags n
kylväska
Insulated bag used to keep food items cool for a limited amount of time (for example on the way from a grocery store to one's house).

coolie /ˈkuːli/ coolies n
kuli
An unskilled Asian worker, usually of Chinese or Indian descent; a labourer; a porter. Coolies were frequently transported to other countries in the 19th and early 20th centuries as indentured labourers.

cooling tower cooling towers n
kyltorn
A large device, in the form of a tower-shaped building, in which warm water is cooled by evaporation caused by circulating currents of air

coolly /ˈkuːl.li/ /ˈkuːli/ [ˈkuʷɫ.li] [ˈkʉː.li] more coolly most coolly adv
kyligt
In a cool, unpanicked or collected manner.

cooper /ˈkuːpə(ɹ)/ coopers n
tunnbindare
A craftsman who makes and repairs barrels and similar wooden vessels such as casks, buckets and tubs.

cooperate /koʊˈɒpəɹeɪt/ /kuˈɒpəɹeɪt/ v
samarbeta samverka
(intransitive) To work or act together, especially for a common purpose or benefit.
samspela
(intransitive) To function in harmony, side by side

cooperation /koʊˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /kəʊˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ cooperations n
samarbete samverkan kooperation
(usually, uncountable) The act of cooperating.

cooperative more cooperative most cooperative adj
samarbetsvillig
Ready to work with another person or in a team; ready to cooperate.
kooperativ
Relating to a cooperative or cooperatives.

cooperative cooperatives n
kooperativ
A type of company that is owned partially or wholly by its employees, customers or tenants.

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnˌneɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdənɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdəˌneɪt/ coordinates n
koordinat
(mathematics, cartography, astronomy) A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure.

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnˌneɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdənɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdəˌneɪt/ v
koordinera samordna
(ambitransitive) To synchronize (activities).

coordinate clause coordinate clauses n
huvudsats
(grammar) A clause that can stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence and contains at least a subject and a verb.

coordinate system coordinate systems n
koordinatsystem
(geometry, analysis) A method of representing the position of any individual point in a space of given dimensionality as a tuple of numerical coordinates.

coordinate term coordinate terms n
kohyponym
(semantics) A term (word#Noun or noun phrase#Noun) that shares a hypernym#Noun (or hypernymic noun phrase#Noun) with another.

coordination /koʊˌɔɹdɪˈneɪʃən/ /kəʉˌoːdɪˈnæɪʃən/ /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/ coordinations n
samordning koordinering
The act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect.
koordination
The ability to coordinate one's senses and physical movements in order to act skillfully.
samordning
(grammar) An equal joining together of two or more phrases or clauses, for example, using and, or, or but.

coot /kuːt/ coots n
sothöna
Any of various aquatic birds of the genus Fulica that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead.

cootie /ˈkuːti/ cooties n
killbacill tjejbacill
(North America, Australia, colloquial, childish, usually, in the plural) Any germ or contaminant, real or imagined, especially from the opposite gender (for pre-pubescent children).

cootie catcher cootie catchers n
loppa
(informal, US) A form of origami with hidden fortunes, activities, etc. written on the folds, and used mainly in children's games, where a person is asked to choose a fold to open.

cop /kɑp/ /kɒp/ /kɔp/ cops n
snut
(informal) A police officer or prison guard.

cop on /kɒp ɒn/ v
skärpa sig skärpa till sig växa upp
(Ireland, informal, idiomatic) To stop behaving immaturely; behave, grow up.

cope /kəʊp/ copes n
korkåpa
(liturgy) A long, loose cloak worn by a priest, deacon, or bishop when presiding over a ceremony other than the Mass.

copernicium /koʊpəɹˈnɪsi.əm/ n
copernicium
The transuranic chemical element (symbol Cn) with atomic number 112.

copier /ˈkɑpiɚ/ /ˈkɒpɪə/ copiers n
kopieringsmaskin kopiator kopieringsapparat
A machine that copies graphical material; a duplicator.

copilot copilots n
andrepilot
A backup or assistant pilot of an aircraft.

coping saw coping saws n
lövsåg
A thin-bladed saw for cutting wood into curved shapes.

coping strategy coping strategies n
hanteringsstrategi
(psychology) A conscious, subconscious or unconscious thought process or behavior that a person habitually employs in order to cope with a particular type of situation.

copious /ˈkoʊ.pi.əs/ more copious most copious adj
kopiös

copolymer copolymers n
sampolymer
(chemistry) A polymer derived from more than one species of monomer.

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒ.pə/ /ˈkɔ.pə/ coppers n
koppar
(uncountable) A reddish-brown, malleable, ductile metallic element with high electrical and thermal conductivity, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29.
(countable, dated) Any of various specialized items that are made of copper, where the use of copper is either traditional or vital to the function of the item.

copper beech copper beeches n
blodbok
A tall type of beech, Fagus sylvatica atropurpurea, with smooth bark and reddish-brown to purple leaves.

coppersmith coppersmiths n
kopparsmed
A person who forges things out of copper.

coppice /ˈkɒpɪs/ coppices n
skottskog
A grove of small growth; a thicket of brushwood; a wood cut at certain times for fuel or other purposes, typically managed to promote growth and ensure a reliable supply of timber. See copse.

copra /ˈkɒ.pɹə/ copras n
kopra
The dried kernel of the coconut, from which coconut oil is extruded.

coprime adj
relativt prima
(number theory, of two or more positive integers) Having no positive integer factors in common, aside from 1.
(number theory, of a positive integer) Having no positive integer factors, aside from 1, in common with one or more specified other positive integers.

coproduction coproductions n
samprodukion
A production in which two or more people, groups or companies work together.

coprolalia /ˌkɑpɹəˈleɪliə/ coprolalias n
koprolali
(psychiatry) The uncontrolled use of abusive, obscene or scatological language; especially such behaviour associated with Tourette syndrome.

coprolite coprolites n
koprolit
A fossil consisting of petrified dung.

coprophagous adj
koprofag

coprophagy n
koprofagi
The eating of feces.

coprophilia coprophilias n
koprofili
(psychiatry) A marked interest in excrement; especially the paraphilia involving sexual arousal and pleasure from feces and defecation.

copula /ˈkɑpjələ/ /ˈkɒpjələ/ /ˈkɒpjʊlə/ /ˈkɔpjələ/ copulae copulas n
kopula
(linguistics, grammar) A word, usually a verb, used to link the subject of a sentence with a predicate (usually a subject complement or an adverbial), that unites or associates the subject with the predicate.

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ copies n
kopia
The result of copying; an identical duplicate of an original.
An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality.
exemplar nummer
A printed edition of a book or magazine.

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ v
kopiera
(transitive) To produce an object identical to a given object.
(transitive, computing) To place a copy of an object in memory for later use.
härma kopiera
(transitive) To imitate.
motta mottaga
(radio) To receive a transmission successfully.

copy-paste v
kopiera och klistra in
(computing, transitive) To copy (text, an object, etc.) and later paste it somewhere else.

copycat copycats n
efterapare härmapa
(informal, derogatory) One who imitates or plagiarizes others' work. [from late 19th c.]
A criminal who imitates the crimes of another; specifically, a criminal who commits the same crime, especially a highly-publicized one, that has just or recently been committed by someone else.

copying /ˈkɑpiɪŋ/ /ˈkɒpiɪŋ/ copyings n
kopiering
(countable) an instance of the making of a copy
(uncountable) the practice of making one or more copies

copyright /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ copyrights n
upphovsrätt copyright upphovsrättsskydd
(uncountable) The right by law to be the entity which determines who may publish, copy and distribute a piece of writing, music, picture or other work of authorship.

copyright /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ v
upphovsrättsskydda
(transitive, or, intransitive) To obtain or secure a copyright for some literary or other artistic work.

copyright infringement copyright infringements n
upphovsrättsintrång upphovsrättsöverträdelse
(copyright) The unauthorized use of copyrighted material in a manner that violates one of the copyright owner's exclusive rights, such as the right to reproduce or perform the copyrighted work, or to make derivative works that build upon it.

copywriter /ˈkɑːpiˌɹaɪɾɚ/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪtə/ copywriters n
copywriter
(marketing, advertising) A person who writes advertising copy (the text used in advertisements).

coquet /ˈkɒk.ɛt/ v
kokettera
To act as a flirt or coquet.

coquette /koʊˈkɛt/ /kɒˈkɛt/ coquettes n
kokett
A woman who flirts or plays with people's affections.

coquettish more coquettish most coquettish adj
kokett
Of or relating to a young, flirtatious girl.

cor anglais /ˌkɔɹ ɔŋˈɡleɪ/ /ˌkɔːɹ ˈɒŋɡleɪ/ cors anglais n
engelskt horn
(musical instruments) A double-reed woodwind instrument in the oboe family that is pitched in F, one-fifth lower than the oboe and is consequently approximately one-third longer than the oboe.

coracoid process coracoid processes n
korpnäbbsutskott
Part of the scapula that projects towards the sternum in mammals

coral /ˈkɒɹəl/ /ˈkɔɚɹəl/ /ˈkɔɹəl/ corals n
korall koralldjur
(countable) Any of many species of marine invertebrates in the class Anthozoa, most of which build hard calcium carbonate skeletons and form colonies, or a colony belonging to one of those species.
(uncountable) A hard substance made of the skeletons of these organisms.

coral island coral islands n
korallö
A type of island formed from coral detritus and associated organic material.

coral reef coral reefs n
korallrev
A reef formed by compacted coral skeletons

cord /kɔɹd/ /kɔːd/ cords n
ledning sladd kabel tråd
A small flexible electrical conductor composed of wires insulated separately or in bundles and assembled together usually with an outer cover; the electrical cord of a lamp, sweeper ((US) vacuum cleaner), or other appliance.
famn
A unit of measurement for firewood, equal to 128 cubic feet (4 × 4 × 8 feet), composed of logs and/or split logs four feet long and none over eight inches diameter. It is usually seen as a stack four feet high by eight feet long.

cord set cord sets n
nätsladd

cordage /ˈkɔːdɪdʒ/ cordages n
tågverk tågvirke
(nautical) A set of ropes and cords, especially that used for a ship's rigging.

cordial /ˈkɔɹ.di.əl/ /ˈkɔɹ.djəl/ /ˈkɔɹ.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈkɔː.di.əl/ /ˈkɔː.dʒəl/ more cordial most cordial adj
hjärtlig
Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.

cordial /ˈkɔɹ.di.əl/ /ˈkɔɹ.djəl/ /ˈkɔɹ.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈkɔː.di.əl/ /ˈkɔː.dʒəl/ cordials n
saft blandsaft
(UK, AU, NZ) A concentrated non-carbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking.

cordially /ˈkɔɹd͡ʒəli/ /ˈkɔːdɪəli/ more cordially most cordially adv
hjärtlig
In a cordial, warm or friendly manner.

cordierite cordierites n
cordierit
(mineral) A magnesium iron aluminium cyclosilicate.

cordless /ˈkɔɹd.lɪs/ cordlesses n
sladdlös
[20th c.]

cordon /kɔː(ɹ)dən/ cordons n
kordong band ordensband prydnadsband snodd snöre
(archaic) A ribbon normally worn diagonally across the chest as a decoration or insignia of rank etc. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
kordong kedja
A line of people or things placed around an area to enclose or protect it. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

cordon off v
avgränsa avsnöra instänga isolera omgärda spärra av
(transitive) To protect from intrusion by enclosing in a rope barrier.

cordon-bleu cordon-bleus n
fjärilsfink
One of two species of passerine birds in the genus Uraeginthus.

corduroy /ˈkɔɹdəɹɔɪ/ /ˈkɔːdəɹɔɪ/ /ˈkɔːdɹɔɪ/ corduroys n
manchester
A heavy fabric, usually made of cotton, with vertical ribs.

corduroy road corduroy roads n
kavelbro
A road paved with split or round logs laid crosswise side by side, used e.g. to cross swampy areas.

core /ko(ː)ɹ/ /koə/ /koɹ/ /kɔː/ [kʰo̞ɹ] cores n
kärnhus
The central part of a fruit, containing the kernels or seeds.
kärna
The most important part of a thing or aggregate of things wherever located and whether of any determinate location at all; the essence.
(printing) A hollow cylindrical piece of cardboard around which a web of paper or plastic is wound.
kärnhus kärna
(engineering, manufacturing) The portion of a mold that creates a cavity or impression within the part (casting or molded part) or that makes a hole in or through the part.

core competency core competencies n
kärnkompetens
(management) An important special capability or expertise, especially that of a business affording it sustainable competitive advantage.

core drill core drills n
kärnborr
A device used to remove a cylinder-shaped sample of material for examination

corf /kɔɹf/ /kɔːf/ corfs corves n
sump
(fishing) A container (basket, wooden box with holes etc.) used to store live fish underwater.

coriander /ˈkɔɹiˌændɚ/ /ˌkɒɹiˈændə/ /ˌkɔɹiˈændɚ/ corianders n
koriander
(UK) The annual herb Coriandrum sativum, used in many cuisines.

cork /kɔɹk/ /kɔːk/ corks n
kork
The phellem of the cork oak, used for making bottle stoppers, flotation devices, and insulation material.
A bottle stopper made from this or any other material.

corkage /ˈkɔɹkɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɔːkɪdʒ/ corkages n
korkavgift
A fee charged by a restaurant to serve wine that a diner has provided.

corkscrew /ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/ /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/ corkscrews n
korkskruv
An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.

corm corms n
jordknöl stamknöl
A short, vertical, swollen, underground stem of a plant (usually one of the monocots) that serves as a storage organ to enable the plant to survive winter or other adverse conditions such as drought.

cormorant /ˈkɑm(ə)ɹənt/ /ˈkɔɹməɹənt/ /ˈkɔːməɹənt/ cormorants n
storskarv skarv
Any of various medium-large black seabirds of the family Phalacrocoracidae which dive into water for fish and other aquatic animals, found throughout the world except for islands in the centre of the Pacific Ocean; specifically, the great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo).

corn /kɔɹn/ /kɔːn/ corns n
liktorn
A type of callus, usually on the feet or hands.

corn bunting corn buntings n
kornsparv
A passerine bird (Emberiza calandra, syn. Emberiza miliaria, Milaria calandra) whose male and female plumages are (untypically for buntings) similar.

corn dog corn dogs n
corn dog
A hot dog coated in cornbread batter and deep-fried in hot oil.

corn flakes n
cornflakes flinga majsflinga
A breakfast cereal made from toasted flakes of maize.

corn oil corn oils n
majsolja
A light oil ground from corn, used for cooking as well as for fuel.

corn on the cob corns on the cob n
majskolv
Cooked ears of corn (maize, specifically sweet corn).

corn poppy corn poppies n
kornvallmo
The common poppy (Papaver rhoeas), of Eurasia.

corn salad n
klynne
Any of the small plants in genus Valerianella, used in salads and as a herb, especially Valerianella locusta.

corn smut corn smuts n
majssot
A fungus that affects corn (maize), taxonomic name Ustilago maydis, which induces tumors in the plant, known to be eaten as a delicacy.

cornbread cornbreads n
majsbröd
(US) Bread made from cornmeal.

corncob /ˈkɔɹn.kɑb/ /ˈkɔɹn.kɒb/ /ˈkɔːn.kɒb/ corncobs n
majskolv
The central cylindrical core of an ear of corn (maize) on which the kernels are attached in rows.

corncrake /ˈkɔrnˌkreɪk/ /ˈkɔːnkreɪk/ corncrakes n
kornknarr
A bird of the rail family, Crex crex, that breeds in meadows and arable farmland across Europe and western Asia, migrating to Africa in winter.

cornea /ˈkɔː(ɹ)ni.ə/ corneae corneas corneæ n
hornhinna kornea
(anatomy) The transparent layer making up the outermost front part of the eye, covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber.

cornel cornels n
kornell
Any tree or shrub of the dogwood subgenera, Cornus subg. Arctocrania (syn. Cornus subg. Chamaepericlymenum) or Cornus subg. Cornus, especially Cornus mas, the European cornel.
The cherry-like fruit of such plants, certain of which are edible.

corner /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ corners n
hörn
The space in the angle between converging lines or walls which meet in a point.
hörn korsning
An intersection of two streets; any of the four outer points off the street at that intersection.
hörna
A secret or secluded place; a remote or out of the way place; a nook.

corner /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ v
tränga in
(automotive, transitive) To turn a corner or drive around a curve.

corner flag corner flags n
hörnflagga
(sports) Each of the flags that denotes the corner of the field of play.

corner kick corner kicks n
hörna hörnspark
(soccer) A kick awarded to the attacking team when the ball leaves the field of play by wholly crossing the goal line without a goal having been scored, having last touched a player from the defending team. For the kick, the ball is placed within the corner arc closest to where it went out of play.

corner time corner times n
skamvrå
(education) A punishment consisting of a period of time for which the culprit (usually a misbehaving child) must stand still in a corner, facing the wall.

cornet /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ cornets n
strut
A piece of paper twisted to be used as a container.

cornett /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /kɔːˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ cornetts n
sinka zinka
(musical instruments) An early horn wind instrument used in European music of the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Not to be confused with later brass instrument.

cornfield /ˈkɔɹnˌfild/ /ˈkɔːnfiːld/ cornfields n
majsfält
A field of corn, wheat or other cereal crop

cornflake cornflakes n
cornflakes flinga majsflinga
A toasted flake of maize used as breakfast cereal.

cornflour /ˈkɔːn.flaʊə/ cornflours n
majsstärkelse
(British) A very fine starch powder derived from maize (US corn) used in cooking as a thickener, to keep things from sticking, or as an anti-caking agent.

cornflower /ˈkɔɹnˌflaʊ.ɚ/ adj
kornblå
Of a blue colour, as that of the cornflower; cornflower blue.

cornflower /ˈkɔɹnˌflaʊ.ɚ/ cornflowers n
blåklint kornblomster
A small annual plant in the family Asteraceae, Centaurea cyanus, usually with bushy blue flowers which grows natively in European cornfields (i.e. wheatfields).
kornblå
A color, cornflower blue.

cornflower blue adj
blåklintsblå kornblå

cornice cornices n
kornisch taklist
(architectural element) A horizontal architectural element of a building, projecting forward from the main walls, originally used as a means of directing rainwater away from the building's walls.

cornmeal cornmeals n
majsmjöl
Dried corn (maize) milled (ground) to a coarse meal.

cornrow cornrows n
rastaflätor
(chiefly, in plural) One of a set of rows of tightly braided hair close to the scalp, forming a hairstyle, of African origin.

cornucopia /ˌkɔɹ.njəˈkoʊ.pi.ə/ /ˌkɔɹ.nəˈkoʊ.pi.ə/ /ˌkɔː.njəˈkəʊ.pi.ə/ cornucopiae cornucopias cornucopiæ n
ymnighetshorn
(Greek mythology) A goat's horn endlessly overflowing with fruit, flowers and grain; or full of whatever its owner wanted: or, an image of a such a horn, either in two or three dimensions.

corollary /kɒˈɹɒləɹi/ /kɔˈɹoʊˌlɛɹi/ /ˈkɒɹələɹi/ /ˈkɔɹəˌlɛɹi/ corollaries n
korollarium följdsats
(mathematics, logic) A proposition which follows easily from the proof of another proposition.

corona /kəˈɹoʊ.nə/ /kəˈɹəʊ.nə/ coronae coronas coronæ n
korona
The luminous plasma atmosphere of the Sun (the solar corona) or other star, extending millions of kilometres into space, most easily seen during a total solar eclipse.

coronal mass ejection coronal mass ejections n
koronamassutkastning
(astronomy) A massive burst of solar wind, other light isotope plasma, and magnetic fields rising above the solar corona or being released into space.

coronary /ˈkɒɹən(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkɔɹənɛɹi/ coronaries n
hjärtattack kransartär

coronary artery coronary arteries n
kransartär kranskärl
(anatomy, cardiology) An artery arising from aorta.

coronation /kɒɹəˈneɪʃn̩/ /ˌkɑ-/ /ˌkɔɹəˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ coronations n
kröning
(specifically, also, attributively) An act or the ceremony of formally investing a sovereign or the sovereign's consort with a crown and other insignia of royalty, on or shortly after their accession to the sovereignty.

coronavirus /kəˈɹoʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ /kəˈɹəʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ coronaviruses n
coronavirus
(virology) A member of the family Coronaviridaews, comprising viruses which infect animals and human beings, and the genome of which consists of a single strand of RNA. [from 1968]

coroner /ˈkɑɹ.ə.nɚ/ /ˈkɒ.ɹə.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹ.ə.nɚ/ /ˈkɹaʊnə(ɹ)/ coroners n
coroner rättsläkare
(Commonwealth, Japan, legal) A public official who presides over an inquest into unnatural deaths, and who may have (or historically had) additional powers such as investigating cases of treasure trove.
rättsläkare
(Canada, US, medicine) A medical doctor who performs autopsies and determines time and cause of death from a scientific standpoint.

corporal punishment /ˌkɔː.pəɹ.əl ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/ corporal punishments n
aga
A form of punishment achieved by inflicting blows to the offender's body.

corporate tax corporate taxes n
bolagsskatt
(economics) A tax levied on a corporation, especially on its profits; corporation tax

corporation /ˈkɔːpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɔɹpəˈɹeɪʃən/ corporations n
korporation aktiebolag
A body corporate, created by law or under authority of law, having a continuous existence independent of the existences of its members, and powers and liabilities distinct from those of its members.

corps /ko(ː)ɹ/ /ko(ː)ɹz/ /koə/ /koəz/ /koɹ/ /koɹz/ /kɔː/ /kɔːz/ [kʰo̞ɹ] [kʰo̞ɹz] corps n
kår
An organized group of people united by a common purpose.

corpse /koɹps/ /koːps/ /kɔːps/ /kɔːɹps/ [kʰo̞ɹps] n
lik kadaver as
A dead body.

corpus /ˈkɔɹpəs/ /ˈkɔːpəs/ corpi corpora corpuses corpusses n
korpus språkbank
(specifically, linguistics) Such a collection in form of an electronic database used for linguistic analyses.

corpus cavernosum corpora cavernosa n
svällkropp
(anatomy) One of the pair of cylindrical columns of erectile tissue that form the bulk of the clitoris and penis.

corpus linguistics n
korpuslingvistik
(computing, linguistics) A branch of linguistics that studies large samples (corpora) of real-world text, usually with the aid of computer software.

corpus luteum corpora lutea n
gulkropp
(anatomy) A yellow mass of cells that forms from an ovarian follicle during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle in mammals; it secretes steroid hormones.

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ more correct most correct adj
korrekt rätt felfri riktig
Free from error; true; accurate; astute.
korrekt
With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ v
rätta korrigera
(transitive) To make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from.

correct me if I'm wrong phraseologicalUnit
medmindre jeg tager fejl rätta mig om jag har fel sig hvis jeg tager fejl
Used before stating something the speaker believes is true, especially while correcting what another person has said.

correction fluid correction fluids n
korrigeringsfärg korrigeringsvätska tipp-ex
A white, opaque fluid, applied to paper to mask textual errors; used especially to mask errors in typing so that corrections may be overtyped.

correctly /kəˈɹɛk(t)li/ more correctly most correctly adv
korrekt riktigt rätt
In a correct manner.

correctness correctnesses n
korrekthet
freedom from error

correlation /ˌkɑ.ɹəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒɹ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɔɹ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ correlations n
korrelation
A reciprocal, parallel or complementary relationship between two or more comparable objects.
(statistics) One of the several measures of the linear statistical relationship between two random variables, indicating both the strength and direction of the relationship.

correspond /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑnd/ /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒnd/ /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑnd/ v
motsvara stämma
(intransitive, constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.
korrespondera brevväxla
(intransitive, constructed with with) to exchange messages, especially by postal letter, over a period of time.

correspondence /ˌkɑ.ɹəˈspɑn.dəns/ /ˌkɒɹ.əˈspɒn.dəns/ /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈspɒn.dəns/ /ˌkɔɹ.əˈspɑn.dəns/ correspondences n
brevväxling korrespondens
(uncountable) Reciprocal exchange of civilities, especially conversation between persons by means of letters.

correspondent /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈspɒn.dənt/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈspɑn.dənt/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈspɔn.dənt/ correspondents n
korrespondent
A journalist who sends reports back to a newspaper or radio or television station from a distant or overseas location.

corresponding /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ more corresponding most corresponding adj
korresponderande motsvarande
that have a similar relationship

corridor /-də/ /ˈkɒɹɪdɔː/ /ˈkɔɹədɚ/ /ˈkɔɹəˌdɔɹ/ corridors n
korridor gång
A narrow hall or passage with rooms leading off it, as in a building or in a railway carriage.
korridor
A restricted tract of land that allows passage between two places.
korridor flygkorridor
Airspace restricted for the passage of aircraft.

corrigendum /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈdʒɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈɡɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈd͡ʒɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈɡɛn.dəm/ corrigenda n
corrigendum erratum rättelse
An error that is to be corrected in a printed work after publication.

corroborate /kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/ /kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t/ v
bekräfta bestyrka styrka
(transitive) To confirm or support something with additional evidence; to attest or vouch for.

corrosion /kəˈɹoʊʒən/ /kəˈɹəʊʒən/ corrosions n
korrosion frätning
The act of corroding or the condition so produced.

corrosive /kəˈɹəʊsɪv/ more corrosive most corrosive adj
frätande korrosiv
Eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, hanging, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as the corrosive action of an acid.

corrugate /ˈkɒrʊɡeɪt/ v
korrugera vecka
To fold into parallel folds, grooves or ridges.

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ more corrupt most corrupt adj
korrupt
In a depraved state; debased; perverted; morally degenerate; weak in morals.

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ v
fördärva
(transitive) To make corrupt; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert.

corruptible more corruptible most corruptible adj
förgänglig
perishable, subject to decay

corruption /kəˈɹʌpʃən/ corruptions n
korruption
The act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased; loss of purity or integrity.
Unethical administrative or executive practices (in government or business), including bribery (offering or receiving bribes), conflicts of interest, nepotism, and so on.

corsac fox corsac foxes n
korsakräv stäppräv
a medium-sized Asiatic fox, of species Vulpes corsac.

corset /ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/ corsets n
korsett
A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.

cortege /kɔɹˈtɛʒ/ /ˈkɔɹ.tɛʒ/ corteges n
kortege tåg
A ceremonial procession, especially for a wedding or funeral or following a monarch.

cortisol /ˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsɔl/ /ˈkɔː.tɪ.sɒl/ cortisols n
kortisol

corundum /kəˈɹʌn.dəm/ corundums n
korund
(mineral) An extremely hard mineral, a form of aluminum oxide with the chemical formula Al2O3, that occurs in the form of the gemstones sapphire and ruby; it is used as an abrasive.

corvette /kɔːɹ.ˈvɛt/ corvettes n
korvett
(nautical, historical) A flush-decked warship of the 17th-18th centuries having a single tier of guns; it ranked next below a frigate; – called in the United States navy a sloop of war.
(nautical) In a modern navy, a lightly armed and armoured blue water warship, smaller than a frigate, capable of transoceanic duty.

coset cosets n
sidoklass
(algebra, group theory) The set that results from applying a group's binary operation with a given fixed element of the group on each element of a given subgroup.

cosine /ˈkoʊ.saɪn/ /ˈkəʉ.sɑɪn/ /ˈkəʊ.saɪn/ cosines n
cosinus
(trigonometry) In a right triangle, the ratio of the length of the side adjacent to an acute angle to the length of the hypotenuse. Symbol: cos

cosiness cosinesses n
hemtrevlighet mys trivsamhet
(chiefly, British spelling) The state or quality of being cosy.

cosmetic /kɑzˈmɛtɪk/ /kɒzˈmɛtɪk/ cosmetics n
kosmetik
Any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner; makeup.

cosmetic surgery cosmetic surgeries n
plastik plastikkirurgi skönhetsoperation
Surgery (and related medical treatment) to improve appearance rather than for health reasons.

cosmetics n
kosmetika
The study of such products.

cosmetologist cosmetologists n
kosmetiker kosmetolog
A person who advises people (normally women) on cosmetics and other beauty treatments; a beautician.

cosmic /ˈkɒz.mɪk/ more cosmic most cosmic adj
kosmisk rymd
Of or from or pertaining to the cosmos or universe.

cosmic dust n
rymdstoft
Dust which exists in outer space or has fallen from outer space to Earth.

cosmic ray cosmic rays n
kosmiska partikel
(astronomy) An energetic particle originating outside our solar system.

cosmodrome cosmodromes n
kosmodrom rymdbas rymdhamn
A site for launching spacecraft, usually in reference to such Soviet or Russian built sites as the Baikonur, Kazakhstan and Plesetsk, Russia cosmodromes.

cosmogony /kɑzˈmɑ.ɡə.ni/ /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/ /kɔzˈmɔɡ.ə.ni/ cosmogonies n
kosmogoni
The study of the origin, and sometimes the development, of the universe or the solar system, in astrophysics, religion, and other fields.

cosmography cosmographies n
kosmografi världsbeskrivning
The creation of maps of the universe.

cosmological adj
kosmologisk
Of or pertaining to cosmology, or to the overall structure of the universe

cosmologist cosmologists n
kosmolog
A person who studies cosmology.

cosmology cosmologies n
kosmologi
The study of the physical universe, its structure, dynamics, origin and evolution, and fate.
A metaphysical study into the origin and nature of the universe.

cosmonaut /ˈkɒzməˌnɔːt/ cosmonauts n
kosmonaut
An astronaut, especially a Russian or Soviet one.

cosmopolitan /ˌkɑz.məˈpɑl.ɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/ cosmopolitans n
cosmopolitan
A cocktail containing vodka, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice.

cosmos /ˈkɑz.moʊs/ /ˈkɒz.mɒs/ cosmoi cosmoses n
kosmos
The universe.

cosplay /ˈkɑs.pleɪ/ /ˈkɑz.pleɪ/ /ˈkɒs.pleɪ/ /ˈkɒz.pleɪ/ /ˌkoʊˈspleɪ/ cosplays n
cosplay
(uncountable) The art or practice of costuming oneself as a (usually fictional) character.

cosplay /ˈkɑs.pleɪ/ /ˈkɑz.pleɪ/ /ˈkɒs.pleɪ/ /ˈkɒz.pleɪ/ /ˌkoʊˈspleɪ/ v
cosplaya
(intransitive) To costume oneself as a character.
(transitive) To costume oneself as (a character).

cosplayer cosplayers n
cosplayare
One who takes part in cosplay.

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ costs n
kostnad
Amount of money, time, etc. that is required or used.
A negative consequence or loss that occurs or is required to occur.

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ v
kosta
(transitive, ditransitive) To incur a charge of; to require payment of a (specified) price.

cost of goods sold costs of goods sold n
kostnad för sålda varor
(accounting) The expense of acquiring the inventory that is sold during a given accounting period.

cost price cost prices n
kostpris
(finance) The cost to a manufacturer of producing an item, before any profit is taken.

cost the earth v
kosta skjortan
(idiomatic) To be a huge expense.

cost-effective more cost-effective most cost-effective adj
lönande kostnadseffektiv lönsam
Returning a benefit that justifies the initial investment; economical.

costly /ˈkɒst.li/ costlier costliest adj
dyr kostsam
Of high cost; expensive.

costume /kɑsˈt(j)um/ /kɑsˈt͡ʃum/ /ˈkɑs.təm/ /ˈkɑs.tʊm/ /ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ /ˈkɑsˌt͡ʃum/ /ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ /ˈkɒs.t͡ʃuːm/ costumes n
dräkt kostym folkdräkt
A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.
dräkt maskeraddräkt
An outfit or a disguise worn as fancy dress etc.
dräkt
A set of clothes appropriate for a particular occasion or season.

costumier costumiers n
kostymör
A person who supplies or designs costumes.

cosy /ˈkoʊzi/ /ˈkəʊzi/ cosier cosiest adj
mysig
Affording comfort and warmth; snug; social.

cosy /ˈkoʊzi/ /ˈkəʊzi/ cosies n
huva
A padded or knit covering put on an item to keep it warm, especially a teapot or egg.

cosy up to v
krypa intill smyga sig intill
To come physically close to, using body language in an attempt to persuade another (often hesitant) party to snuggle or embrace.

cotangent /ˈkoʊˌtænd͡ʒənt/ cotangents n
cotangent
(trigonometry) In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the tangent of an angle. Symbols: cot, ctg, or ctn

cotillion /koʊtɪlˈjɑ̃/ /kətɪlˈjɑ̃/ /kətɪlˈjɒ̃/ /kəʊtɪlˈjɒ̃/ cotillions n
kotiljong
(dance) A bold dance performed in groups of eight where women lift their skirts to display their ankles. [from 1766]

cottage /ˈkɑtəd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɒtɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈkɑɾəd͡ʒ] [ˈkɑɾɪd͡ʒ] cottages n
stuga
A seasonal home of any size or stature, a recreational home or a home in a remote location.

cottage cheese cottage cheeses n
keso cottage cheese grynost ostmassa ostmyssja
A cheese curd product with a mild flavor that is drained but not pressed so some whey remains.

cottage industry cottage industries n
hemindustri husflit
A job or occupation carried out at home or on a part-time basis, historically often manufacturing work such as sewing, lacemaking, or spinning.
småföretag småföretagande småindustri
(by extension) A small-scale industry, with relatively few employees or a limited customer base or low economic impact.

cotton /ˈkɑt.ən/ /ˈkɒt.ən/ [ˈkɑʔn̩] cottons n
bomull
Gossypium, a genus of plant used as a source of cotton fiber.
Any plant that encases its seed in a thin fiber that is harvested and used as a fabric or cloth.
Any fiber similar in appearance and use to Gossypium fiber.

cotton ball cotton balls n
bomullstuss
A ball of cotton wool.

cotton pygmy goose cotton pygmy geese n
bomullsdvärgand
Nettapus coromandelianus, a small perching duck.

cotton swab cotton swabs n
bomullspinne tops
A small wad of cotton wrapped around the end of a small rod, made of wood, rolled paper, or plastic. The most common uses for cotton swabs include aural hygiene and cosmetics application.

cotton wool /ˈkɒtən wʊl/ cotton wools n
råbomull
(US) Raw fibers of cotton before being processed.
vadd bomull bomullsvadd
(UK) Soft, absorbent cotton for medical or cosmetic use, protective padding, etc.

couch /kaʊt͡ʃ/ couches n
soffa
(North America, Australia, Ireland) An item of furniture, often upholstered, for the comfortable seating of more than one person; a sofa.

couch grass /ˈkaʊt͡ʃˌɡɹæs/ /ˈkuːt͡ʃɡɹɑːs/ n
kvickrot
A species of grass, Elymus repens, usually considered a weed.

couch potato couch potatoes n
soffliggare soffpotatis
(idiom) A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, often watching television, eating snacks or drinking alcohol. [from 1976]

couchant /ˈkaʊtʃənt/ adj
liggande
(heraldry) Represented as crouching with the head raised.

cougar /ˈkuɡɚ/ /ˈkuːɡɑː/ /ˈkuːɡə/ [ˈkʰuɡɚ] [ˈkʰuːɡə] cougars n
puma bergslejon
Puma concolor, a wild feline native to the Americas.

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ coughs n
hostning hosta
A sudden, often involuntary expulsion of air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound), and out through the mouth.
hosta
A bout of repeated coughing (verb sense 2.1); also, a medical condition that causes one to cough.

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ v
hosta
Sometimes followed by up: to force (something) out of the lungs or throat by pushing air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound), and out through the mouth.
To make a noise like a cough.

cough syrup cough syrups n
hostmedicin
A liquid used to ease a sore throat and possibly suppress excess coughing.

could I see the menu, please phraseologicalUnit
kan jag få se menyn, tack? skulle jag kunna få se menyn, tack?
Said in a restaurant, to ask for the menu.

council /ˈkaʊn.səl/ councils n
råd styrelse
A committee that leads or governs (e.g. city council, student council).

counselor /ˈkaʊnsələ(ɹ)/ counselors n
kurator socialkurator
A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems.

count /kaʊnt/ counts n
greve
The male ruler of a county.
anklagelsepunkt åtalspunkt
(legal) A charge of misconduct brought in a legal proceeding.

count /kaʊnt/ v
räkna
(intransitive) To amount to, to number in total.
räknas
(intransitive) To be of significance; to matter.

count down v
räkna ned

count on v
räkna med
(transitive) To rely on, trust, or expect.

countable /ˈkaʊntəbəl/ [ˈkʰãʊ̯̃n(ɾ)əbɫ̩] adj
räknebar räknelig
Capable of being counted; having a quantity.
uppräknelig
(mathematics, of a set) finite or countably infinite; having a one-to-one correspondence (bijection) with a subset of the natural numbers.
räknebar
(grammar, of a noun) Freely usable with the indefinite article and with numbers, and therefore having a plural form.

countdown /ˈkaʊntˌdaʊn/ countdowns n
nedräkning
A count backward in fixed units to the time of some event, especially the launch of a space vehicle.

countenance /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/ /ˈkaʊnt.nəns/ [kæũ̯n.tɪ̆.nəns] countenances n
min uppsyn
Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.

counter /ˈkaʊn.tə/ /ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ [ˈkaʊ.ɾ̃ɚ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯.nɚ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯.ɾ̃ɚ] counters n
markör
An object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc.
disk
A table or board on which money is counted and over which business is transacted
köksbänk
In a kitchen, a surface, often built into the wall and above a cabinet, designed to be used for food preparation.

counter-attack counter-attacks n
kontring motanfall motangrepp motattack
An attack made in response to an attack by the opponents

counter-attack v
gå till motanfall/motangrepp/motattack kontra
To attack in response to an attack by opponents.

counter-ermine n
kontrahermelin

counter-offensive counter-offensives n
motoffensiv
An attack made in response to a previous offensive, and intended to stop it.

counteract /ˈkaʊntəɹˌækt/ /ˌkaʊntəɹˈækt/ v
motverka
To deliberately act in opposition to, to thwart or frustrate

counterargument counterarguments n
motargument
An argument that is opposed to another argument.

counterbalance /ˌkaʊntəˈbæləns/ /ˌkaʊntɚˈbæləns/ counterbalances n
motvikt
(literally) A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
(figuratively) A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.

counterclaim counterclaims n
genkäromål
(legal) A suit filed by a defendant against a plaintiff secondary to the original complaint.

countercoup countercoups n
motkupp

counterculture countercultures n
motkultur
Any culture whose values and lifestyles are opposed to those of the established mainstream culture, especially to Western culture.

counterespionage n
kontraspionage
All those activities undertaken to neutralize or exploit the espionage activities of another nation or an enemy.

counterfactual /ˌkaʊn.tə(ɹ)ˈfæk.tʃu.əl/ /ˌkaʊntɚˈfæktʃuəl/ adj
kontrafaktisk
Contrary to known or agreed facts; untrue.

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ adj
falsk förfalskad
False, especially of money; intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine.
falsk
Inauthentic.

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ counterfeits n
förfalskning
A non-genuine article; a fake.

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ v
förfalska
(transitive) To falsely produce what appears to be official or valid; to produce a forged copy of.

counterfeiter /ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌfɪtə(ɹ)/ counterfeiters n
förfalskare
A person who counterfeits

counterforce counterforces n
motkraft motvikt
A force that opposes another force.

counterjumper counterjumpers n
bodknodd knodd
(slang, derogatory, dated) A salesman in a shop; a shopman or clerk.

countermeasure /ˈkaʊntəmɛʒə/ countermeasures n
motåtgärd
Any action taken to counteract or correct another.

countermove countermoves n
motdrag
A move in opposition or response to a preceding move.

counterproductive /ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv/ more counterproductive most counterproductive adj
kontraproduktiv
More of a hindrance than a help.

counterquestion counterquestions n
motfråga
A question that serves as a reply to, or distraction from, another.

counterrevolution counterrevolutions n
kontrarevolution motrevolution
A revolution aiming to reverse the political or social changes instigated by a previous revolution.

counterrevolutionary more counterrevolutionary most counterrevolutionary adj
kontrarevolutionär
In opposition to a revolution.

counterrevolutionary counterrevolutionaries n
kontrarevolutionär
A person who opposes a revolution and attempts to reverse the changes made by it.

counterscarp counterscarps n
kontereskarp
(architecture) The outer slope of a defensive or fortified ditch

countertop countertops n
köksbänk bänk
The top surface of a counter, for preparation of food etc.

countertrade countertrades n
motköp
(international trade) Exchange of goods or services that are paid for, in whole or part, with other goods or services.

countervair n
kontragråverk motsatt gråverk
(heraldry) A heraldic fur resembling vair, except in the arrangement of the patches or figures: succeeding rows are reversed instead of staggered, so the bases of the panes of each tincture are opposite those of the same tincture in adjoining rows.

counterweight counterweights n
motvikt
A heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge).

countess /ˈkaʊntɪs/ countesses n
grevinna
A woman holding the rank of count or earl in her own right; a female holder of an earldom.

counting /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/ countings n
räkning
a count
the act by which something is counted.

counting-out game counting-out games n
räkneramsa

countless /ˈkaʊntləs/ adj
otalig
Too many to count; innumerable.

country /ˈkaʊntɹi/ /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ [ˈkʰʌnt̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷi] adj
land- lands-
From or in the countryside or connected with it.

country /ˈkaʊntɹi/ /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ [ˈkʰʌnt̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷi] countries n
land
The territory of a nation, especially an independent nation state or formerly independent nation; a political entity asserting ultimate authority over a geographical area; a sovereign state. [from 14th c.]
A set region of land having particular human occupation or agreed limits, especially inhabited by members of the same race, speakers of the same language etc., or associated with a given person, occupation, species etc. [from 13th c.]
landsbygd landsort landet
(uncountable, usually preceded by “the”) A rural area, as opposed to a town or city; the countryside. [from 16th c.]
country
Ellipsis of country music. [from 20th c.]

country bumpkin country bumpkins n
lantis bondlurk bondläpp
(colloquial) An unsophisticated person from the rural area of a particular country.

country code country codes n
landskod
A short alphabetic or numeric geographical code representing a specific country or area.

country music n
countrymusik
(music) A style of popular music that originated in the folk music of the rural population of the southern and western United States and characterized by string-band instruments and simple melodies.

country of origin countries of origin n
ursprungsland
(international trade) The country in which the last stage of substantial transformation of goods occurred.

country of provenance countries of provenance n
ursprungsland
(international trade) The country from which goods were shipped.

country rock country rocks n
country rock
(music, uncountable) A genre of music combining elements of country music and rock music.

countryman /ˈkʌntɹimən/ countrymen countrywoman n
landsmaninna landsman
Somebody from a certain country.
landsman landsmaninna
Somebody from one's own country; a fellow countryman; compatriot.

countryside /ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/ countrysides n
landsbygd
An area located outside of towns and cities; an area that is not urban or suburban; a rural area.
landsbygd glesbygd land
A rural landscape.

county /ˈkaʊnti/ counties n
län
An administrative or geographical region of various countries, including Bhutan, Canada, China, Croatia, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, South Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and 48 of the 50 United States (excluding Alaska and Louisiana).
grevskap
(historical) The land ruled by a count or a countess.

coup d'état /ˌku deɪˈtɑ/ /ˌkuː deɪˈtɑː/ coup d'états coups d'état n
statskupp kudeta
(politics, government) The sudden overthrow of a government, differing from a revolution by being carried out by a small group of people who replace only the leading figures.

coup de grâce /kuː də ɡɹɑs/ /kuː də ɡɹɑː/ coups de grâce n
nådastöt nådaskott
A final blow or shot given to kill a wounded person or animal.

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ couples n
par
Two of the same kind connected or considered together.
Two partners in a romantic or sexual relationship.
ett par pol
One of the pairs of plates of two metals which compose a voltaic battery, called a voltaic couple or galvanic couple.

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ v
koppla
(transitive) To join (two things) together, or (one thing) to (another).

couple-close /ˈkʌp.əlˌkloʊs/ /ˈkʌp.əlˌkləʊs/ couple-closes n
två smala sparrar
(heraldiccharge) A diminutive of the chevron, always borne in closely placed pairs.

coupon /ˈkjuːˌpɑn/ /ˈkjuːˌpɔn/ /ˈkuːpən/ /ˈkuːˌpɑn/ /ˈkuːˌpɒn/ /ˈkuːˌpɔn/ /ˈkuːˌpɔ̃/ [ˈkj̥uˌpan] [ˈkʰuˌpan] coupons n
kupong
A section of a ticket, showing the holder to be entitled to some specified accommodation or service, as to a passage over a designated line of travel, a particular seat in a theater, a discount, etc.
(finance) Any interest payment made or due on a bond, debenture or similar (no longer by a physical coupon).

courage /ˈkɝ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkʌ.ɹɪdʒ/ /ˈkʌ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ courages n
mod tapperhet
The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate.

courgette /kɔɹˈʒɛt/ /kɔːˈʒɛt/ /kʊəˈʒɛt/ /kʊɚˈʒɛt/ courgettes n
squash zucchini
(British, Ireland, uncountable) A particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a small marrow/squash.

courier /ˈkɝ.i.ɚ/ /ˈkʊɹ.i.ɚ/ /ˈkʊɹ.ɪə/ couriers n
kurir
A person who delivers messages.

course /koəs/ /koɹs/ /koːɹs/ /kuːɹs/ /kɔɹs/ /kɔːs/ /kɜːs/ /kʊɹs/ courses n
kurs
A learning programme, whether a single class or (UK) a major area of study.
(nautical) The direction of movement of a vessel at any given moment.
(navigation) The intended passage of voyage, such as a boat, ship, airplane, spaceship, etc.
rätt
A stage of a meal.

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /koːt/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ courts n
gård
An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.
hov
The collective body of persons composing the retinue of a sovereign or person high in authority; all the surroundings of a sovereign in his regal state.
The residence of a sovereign, prince, nobleman, or other dignitary; a palace.
domstol rätt
The hall, chamber, or place, where justice is administered.
(often capitalized) The judge or judges or other judicial officer presiding in a particular matter, particularly as distinguished from the counsel or jury, or both.
domstol rätt hov tribunal spelplan
The persons officially assembled under authority of law, at the appropriate time and place, for the administration of justice; an official assembly, legally met together for the transaction of judicial business; a judge or judges sitting for the hearing or trial of cases.
spelplan
(sports) A place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, handball, badminton, volleyball, squash and some other games

court card court cards n
klätt kort målare
(card games) A king, queen, or jack/knave card in a standard deck of playing cards.

court case court cases n
rättsfall
(legal) a legal case to be resolved in a court

court jester court jesters n
narr hovnarr
A person in colorful garb and fool's cap who amused a medieval and early modern royal or noble court.

court martial court martials courts martial n
krigsrätt militärdomstol militärtribunal
(legal, military) A court where cases of military law are heard.

court of cassation courts of cassation n
kassationsdomstol
(legal) In many legal systems, the highest-level court of appeal in procedural matters, which is asked to squash a verdict but then refers the case back for a new court case at the previous level.

court of first instance courts of first instance n
underrätt
(law) a court of law where legal proceedings are first heard.

court of law courts of law n
domstol

court order court orders n
domstolsbeslut
(legal) A written command, issued by a judge, requiring whomever it is served upon to do whatever the order says, under penalty of being held in contempt of court.

courteous /ˈkɜːti.əs/ /ˈkɝti.əs/ more courteous most courteous adj
artig hövlig
Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.

courteously more courteously most courteously adv
artigt
In a courteous manner; with obliging civility or condescension; politely.

courtesan /kɔɹtɪˈzæn/ /kɔːtɪˈzæn/ /ˈkoɹtɪzæn/ /ˈkoɹtɪzən/ /ˈkɔɹtɪzæn/ /ˈkɔɹtɪzən/ /ˈkɔːtɪzæn/ /ˈkɔːtɪzən/ courtesans n
kurtisan
A female prostitute, especially one with high-status or wealthy clients.
(dated) The mistress of a royal or noble.
hovdam
(archaic) A woman of a royal or noble court.

courtesy /ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/ adj
hövlighets-
Given or done as a polite gesture.

courtesy /ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/ courtesies n
hövlighet
(uncountable) Polite behavior.
(countable) A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.
(uncountable) Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.

courthouse courthouses n
tingshus justitiepalats rättsbyggnad
A public building housing courts of law.

courtier /ˈko(ː)ɹtiɚ/ /ˈkoətɪə/ /ˈkɔɹtiɚ/ /ˈkɔːtɪə/ courtiers n
hovman
A person in attendance at a royal court.

courtly /ˈkɔɹtli/ /ˈkɔːtli/ courtlier courtliest adj
hövisk
Befitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court.

courtroom courtrooms n
rättssal
The room where a judge presides over hearings and trials, sometimes with a jury.

courtship /ˈkɔɹt.ʃɪp/ /ˈkɔːt.ʃɪp/ courtships n
frieri
The act of wooing a person to enter into a romantic relationship or marriage; hence, the period during which a couple fall in love before their marriage.

courtyard /ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/ /ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/ courtyards n
gårdsplan borggård innergård
An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.

cousin /ˈkʌz(ə)n/ /ˈkʌzn̩/ /ˈkʌzɪn/ [ˈkʰɐz.ɹ̩n] cousins n
kusin
(specifically) When used without a qualifying word: the child of a person's parent's brother (that is, an uncle) or sister (an aunt); a cousin-german, a first cousin.
släkting
Chiefly with a qualifying word: any relation (especially a distant one) who is not a direct ancestor or descendant but part of a person's extended family; a kinsman or kinswoman.

cousin-in-law cousins-in-law n
svärkusin
Husband or wife of one's cousin.
Cousin of one's husband or wife.

covalent /koʊˈveɪ.lənt/ /kəʉˈvæɪ.lənt/ /kəʊˈveɪ.lənt/ more covalent most covalent adj
kovalent
(chemistry) Containing or characterized by a covalent bond.

covalent bond /koʊveɪlənt bɒnd/ covalent bonds n
kovalent bindning
(chemistry) A type of chemical bond where two atoms are connected to each other by the sharing of two or more electrons.

coven /ˈkʌ.vən/ covens n
häxcirkel
A formal group or assembly of witches.

covenant /ˈkʌv.nənt/ /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/ covenants n
förbindelse
(legal) A promise, incidental to a deed or contract, either express or implied.
överenskommelse avtal förbund pakt
A pact or binding agreement between two or more parties.

covenant /ˈkʌv.nənt/ /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/ v
avtala
To enter into, or promise something by, a covenant.
(legal) To enter a formal agreement.

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ adj
-omslag
Of or pertaining to the front cover of a book or magazine.
cover-
(music) Of, pertaining to, or consisting of cover versions.

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ covers n
lock skydd
A lid.
gömma gömställe
(uncountable) Area or situation which screens a person or thing from view.
A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner.
The portion of a slate, tile, or shingle that is hidden by the overlap of the course above.
överkast
The top sheet of a bed.
inträde
A cover charge.
omslag pärm framsida
(music) A new performance or rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.
övertäckning
(combinatorics, topology) A collection (or family) of subsets of a given set, whose union contains every element of said original set.
täckmantel
(espionage) A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative; cover story.

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ v
täcka skydda
(transitive) To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
(transitive) To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
(military, law enforcement) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect using continuous, heaving fire at or in the direction of the enemy so as to force the enemy to remain in cover; or to threaten using an aimed firearm.
täcka
To deal with or include someone or something.
täcka upp betäcka
To be enough money for.
göra en cover (på/av)
(music) To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).
betäcka
To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).
tillryggalägga
To extend over a given period of time or range, to occupy, to stretch over a given area.
To traverse or put behind a certain distance.

cover band cover bands n
coverband
(music) A band that plays mostly or exclusively cover songs.

cover girl cover girls n
omslagsflicka
(informal) An attractive, usually well-known, female model whose image has been featured on one or more magazine covers.

cover letter cover letters n
personligt brev
A letter or written communication that serves to introduce an accompanying document; especially, a letter that introduces a résumé or curriculum vitae.

cover up v
mörklägga skyla täcka över
(idiomatic) To conceal or disguise.

cover version cover versions n
cover
(music) A version of a song that is a new performance or rerecording of that song by a different artist.

cover-up cover-ups n
mörkläggning
An attempt to conceal or disguise something, especially a wrongdoing or a mistake.

coverage /ˈkʌv.(ə)ɹ.ɪdʒ/ coverages n
täckning
The area covered by a mobile phone (cellphone) or other radio network.
(sports) Defense.

coverall /ˈkʌv.ə.ɹɔːl/ /ˈkʌv.ɚ.ɑl/ /ˈkʌv.ɚ.ɔl/ coveralls n
overall
(chiefly, US) A loose-fitting jumpsuit-style protective garment worn over other clothing.

coverslip coverslips n
täckglas

covert /koʊˈvɜɹt/ /ˈkoʊvəɹt/ /ˈkəʊvəːt/ /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvət/ /ˈkʌvəɹ/ /ˈkʌvəɹt/ more covert most covert adj
dold förtäckt hemlig
(figuratively) Secret, surreptitious, concealed.

covet /ˈkʌvɪt/ v
begära
(transitive) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
sukta
(intransitive) To yearn; to have or indulge an inordinate desire, especially for another's possession.

coveted /ˈkʌvɪtɪd/ more coveted most coveted adj
eftertraktad åtrådd
Highly sought-after.

covetousness /ˈkʌvətəsnəs/ covetousnesses n
begärelse
Immoderate desire for the possession of something, especially for wealth.

cow /kaʊ/ /ɘ kaʊ/ cattle cows kine n
nötkreatur ko
(loosely, or, informal) Any member of the species Bos taurus regardless of sex or age, including bulls and calves.
ko kossa
(biology) A female member of other large species of mammal, including the bovines, moose, whales, seals, hippos, rhinos, manatees, and elephants.
kossa ko
(derogatory, UK, AU, informal) A woman considered unpleasant in some way, particularly one considered nasty, stupid, fat, lazy, or difficult.

cow elephant cow elephants n
elefanthona
A female elephant.

cow parsley n
hundkäx hundloka
Anthriscus sylvestris, a weedy biennial umbellifer native to the Old World.

cow's milk /kaʊ̯z.mɪlk/ /ˈkaʊ̯zˌmɛlk/ [ˈkʰaʊ̯zˌmɛɫkʰ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯zˌmɪɫkʰ] cow's milks n
komjölk
A white liquid produced by the mammary glands of a cow, and used as food by humans.

coward /ˈkaʊəd/ /ˈkaʊɚd/ cowards n
fegis mes
A person who lacks courage.

cowardice /ˈkaʊə(ɹ)daɪs/ /ˈkaʊədɪs/ /ˈkaʊɚdɪs/ cowardices n
feghet
Lack of courage.

cowardly /ˈkaʊədli/ cowardlier cowardliest more cowardly most cowardly adj
feg
Showing cowardice; lacking in courage; weakly fearful.

cowbane /ˈkaʊbeɪn/ cowbanes n
sprängört
Any of several related poisonous plants of the genus Cicuta

cowbell /ˈkaʊˌbɛl/ cowbells n
koskälla kobjällra
A bell worn by cows; sometimes with an ornate strap.
(musical instruments) A musical instrument, typically found without a clapper.

cowboy /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/ cowboys n
cowboy kobojsare
A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.

cowboy hat cowboy hats n
cowboyhatt
A broad-brimmed hat worn by cowboys, ranchers, and farmers, common in the western United States and Mexico.

cower /ˈkaʊə/ /ˈkaʊɚ/ v
krypa ihop kura
(intransitive) To crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear.

cowherd cowherds n
koherde
A person who herds cattle; a cowboy.

cowlick /ˈkaʊˌlɪk/ /ˈkælɪk/ cowlicks n
koslick
An unruly lock or section of hair that sticks straight out from the skull or lies at an angle at odds with the rest of an individual's hair, like a whorl or vortex.

coworker /ˈkoʊˈwɝ.kɚ/ /ˈkəʊˈwɜː.kə/ coworkers n
arbetskamrat kollega medarbetare
Somebody with whom one works.

cowpat cowpats n
komocka
A dropping of cow dung.

cowpie cowpies n
komocka
A single pile of cow excrement.

cowpox cowpoxes n
kokoppor
A pustular, eruptive skin disease of cattle caused by an Orthopoxvirus, with lesions occurring principally on the udder and teats. Human infection may occur from touching cows, and gives immunity to smallpox.

cowrie /ˈkaʊ.ɹi/ cowries n
kaurisnäckor
(by extension, dated) Any gastropod of the genus Cypraea; its shell.

cowshed cowsheds n
ladugård kohus
A shed for keeping cows.

cowslip /ˈkaʊ.slɪp/ cowslips n
gullviva
A low-growing plant, Primula veris, with yellow flowers.

coxcomb coxcombs n
tuppkam
The fleshy red pate of a rooster.

coyote /kaɪˈ(j)oʊ.ɾi/ /kɔɪˈ(j)əʊt(ɪ)/ /kəˈjoʊ.ɾi/ /ˈkaɪ.(j)oʊt/ coyotes n
prärievarg
Canis latrans, a species of canine native to North America.

crab /kɹæb/ crabs n
krabba
(uncountable) The meat of this crustacean, served as food; crabmeat.

crab louse crab lice n
flatlus
A parasitic insect, Pthirus pubis, that lives amongst the pubic hairs of humans and feeds on blood.

crab spider crab spiders n
krabbspindel
Any spider of the family Thomisidae of spiders that hunt in flowers.

crabapple /ˈkɹæbˌæpəl/ crabapples n
vildapel
The fruit of this tree.
surkart
An unpleasant person; a person who is crabby.

crabs /kɹæbz/ n
flatlöss
(slang) pubic lice

crack /kɹæk/ cracks n
spricka
A thin and usually jagged space opened in a previously solid material.
springa spricka
A narrow opening.
springa
(slang) Crack cocaine, a potent, relatively cheap, addictive variety of cocaine; often a rock, usually smoked through a crack-pipe.
(Northern England, Scotland, Ireland) Business; events; news.
(hydrodynamics, US, dated) An expanding circle of white water surrounding the site of a large explosion at shallow depth, marking the progress of the shock wave through the air above the water.A nuclear explosion in shallow water; the crack is clearly visible on the water's surface.

crack /kɹæk/ v
spricka
(intransitive) To form cracks.
(intransitive) To break apart under force, stress, or pressure.
bryta ihop knäckas
(intransitive) To become debilitated by psychological pressure.
spräcka
(transitive) To make a crack or cracks in.
knäckas
(transitive, figurative) To cause to yield under interrogation or other pressure.
knäcka
(transitive, figurative) To solve a difficult problem.
(transitive) To overcome a security system or component.

crack cocaine n
crack
A mixture of baking soda and cocaine in solid form that is smoked in a pipe as a narcotic.

crack down /kɹæk ˈdaʊn/ v
tillslag
(idiomatic, often with 'on') To take harsh action (against), as when enforcing a law more stringently than before.

crack up /ˈkɹæk ˈʌp/ v
garva
(idiomatic, transitive) To cause to laugh heartily.

crackdown crackdowns n
nedslag
Abruptly stern measures or disciplinary action; increased enforcement.

cracker /ˈkɹækə(ɹ)/ crackers n
viting
(US, derogatory, racial slur, offensive) An impoverished white person from the southeastern United States, originally associated with Georgia and parts of Florida; (by extension) any white person.

crackhead /ˈkɹæk.hɛd/ crackheads n
crackpundare
(pejorative, slang) A person who is addicted to or regularly uses crack cocaine.

cracking /ˈkɹækɪŋ/ adj
grym väldig
(colloquial) Great.
fantastisk grym
(colloquial) Enjoyable.

crackle /ˈkɹækəl/ v
knastra spraka
(intransitive) To make a prolonged, frequent cracking sound which sounds like fizzing or popping.

crackpot /ˈkɹæk.pɒt/ crackpots n
galenpanna
(informal) An eccentric, crazy or foolish person.

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ cradles n
vagga
A bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots.
(figuratively) The place of origin, or in which anything is nurtured or protected in the earlier period of existence.
(figuratively) Infancy, or very early life.

cradle cap cradle caps n
mjölkskorv
(medicine, pathology) A form of seborrheic dermatitis that occurs on the scalps of infants, causing scaly, flaky, itchy, red skin.

craft /kɹæft/ /kɹɐːft/ /kɹɑːft/ craft crafts n
hantverk slöjd
(countable, plural crafts) A branch of skilled work or trade, especially one requiring manual dexterity or artistic skill, but sometimes applied equally to any business, calling or profession; the skilled practice of a practical occupation [since the 9th century].
farkost
(countable, plural craft) A vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space [since the 17th century].

craftiness craftinesses n
slughet
Skill in deception, slyness.

craftsman craftsmen n
hantverkare
One who is highly skilled at one's trade; an artisan or artificer.

cram /kɹæm/ v
stoppa trycka
(transitive) To press, force, or drive, particularly in filling, or in thrusting one thing into another; to stuff; to fill to superfluity.

cramp /kɹæmp/ cramps n
kramp
A painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled.

crampedness n
trängsel trånghet
The state or quality of being cramped.

crampon /ˈkɹæmpɑn/ /ˈkɹæmpən/ crampons n
stegjärn brodd
An attachment to a shoe or boot that provides traction by means of spikes. Used for climbing or walking on slippery surfaces, especially ice.

cramps /kɹæmps/ n
kramp kramper
A cramping of muscles, especially in the abdomen or uterus.

cranberry /ˈkræn.b(ə).ri/ /ˈkræn.bɛr.i/ cranberries n
tranbär
(countable) The edible red berry of that shrub.

cranberry juice cranberry juices n
tranbärsjuice
The unfermented juice of squeezed cranberries, often mixed with water and a sweetener, used as a beverage.

crane /kɹeɪn/ cranes n
trana
Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.
lyftkran kran trana
A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.

cranefly /ˈkɹeɪnˌflaɪ/ craneflies n
harkrank pappa långben
Any of various large flies of the suborder Tipulomorpha that have slender bodies and very long legs and that resemble giant mosquitoes.

cranesbill cranesbills n
näva
Any flowering plant of the genus Geranium found throughout the temperate zone.

cranial nerve cranial nerves n
kranialnerv
(neuroanatomy) Any of the twelve paired nerves that originate from the brainstem or base of the brain instead of the spinal cord.

crank /kɹæŋk/ cranks n
vev krök
A bent piece of an axle or shaft, or an attached arm perpendicular, or nearly so, to the end of a shaft or wheel, used to impart a rotation to a wheel or other mechanical device; also used to change circular into reciprocating motion, or reciprocating into circular motion.
fåne original
(informal, British, dated in US) A person who is considered strange or odd by others, and may behave in unconventional ways.
(slang) The penis.
vevning
(rare) A twist or turn in speech; word play consisting in a change of the form or meaning of a word.

crank /kɹæŋk/ v
veva
(intransitive, dated) To run with a winding course; to double; to crook; to wind and turn.

crankcase crankcases n
vevhus
The part of an engine that contains the crankshaft.

crankshaft crankshafts n
vevaxel
A rotating shaft that drives (or is driven by) a crank.

cranky /ˈkɹæŋki/ crankier crankiest adj
excentrisk knäpp tokig
Not in perfect mental working order; eccentric, peculiar.

cranny /ˈkɹæni/ crannies n
springa
A small, narrow opening, fissure, crevice, or chink, as in a wall, or other substance.

crap /kɹæp/ interjection
skit jäklar jävlar
(slang, often, _, vulgar) Expression of worry, fear, shock, surprise, disgust, annoyance, or dismay.

crap /kɹæp/ craps n
skräp
(slang, mildly, vulgar, uncountable) Something worthless or of poor quality; junk.
(slang, mildly, vulgar, uncountable) Nonsense; something untrue.
skit
(slang, mildly, vulgar) Faeces/feces.

crap /kɹæp/ v
bajsa skita
(mildly, _, vulgar, slang, intransitive) To defecate.

crappy /ˈkɹæpi/ crappier crappiest adj
skitdålig kass urusel värdelös
(chiefly, North America, colloquial, mildly, vulgar) Of very poor quality; unpleasant; distasteful.

crapula /ˈkɹapjʊlə/ crapulas n
bakfylla
(obsolete or literary) Sickness or indisposition caused by excessive eating or drinking.

crash /kɹæʃ/ crashes n
krasch
A sudden, intense, loud sound, as made for example by cymbals.
An automobile, airplane, or other vehicle accident.
(computing) A malfunction of computer software or hardware which causes it to shut down or become partially or totally inoperable.
ras
(finance) A sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures).

crash /kɹæʃ/ v
krocka
(intransitive) To collide with something destructively, fall or come down violently.
våldgästa
(transitive) To cause something to collide with something else, especially when this results in damage.
kvarta
(intransitive, slang) To make or experience informal temporary living arrangements, especially overnight.
krascha
(computing, hardware, software, intransitive) To terminate or halt execution due to an exception.

crash barrier crash barriers n
vägräcke
A barrier on the side of a road, to keep vehicles on the road.

crash course crash courses n
intensivkurs snabbkurs
(idiomatic) A quick, intense course of learning, especially one which is informal or hurried.

crash helmet crash helmets n
motorcykelhjälm skyddshjälm
A helmet worn by motorcyclists worn to protect the head in case of an accident.

crash land v
kraschlanda
To land an aircraft or spacecraft in an emergency, either in an inappropriate place or under dangerous conditions; usually results in damage to the craft and the possibility of loss of life.

crash test crash tests n
krocktest
A test of crashworthiness, usually involving the controlled crashing of a vehicle with dummies in place of human passengers.

crass /kɹæs/ crasser crassest adj
krass
Coarse; crude; unrefined or insensitive; lacking discrimination (in the third sense of the word).
Materialistic.

crate /kɹeɪt/ crates n
back packlår spjällåda
A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods. [from 1680s]

crater /ˈkɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɹeɪ.tɚ/ craters n
krater nedslagskrater
(astronomy) A hemispherical pit created by the impact of a meteorite or other object. [from 1831]
krater vulkankrater
(geology) The basin-like opening or mouth of a volcano, through which the chief eruption comes; similarly, the mouth of a geyser, about which a cone of silica is often built up. [from 1610s]
krater
The pit left by the explosion of a mine or bomb. [from 1839]

crave /kɹeɪv/ v
sukta efter
(ambitransitive) To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.

craven /ˈkɹeɪ.vən/ more craven most craven adj
feg mesig
Unwilling to fight; lacking even the rudiments of courage; extremely cowardly.

craven /ˈkɹeɪ.vən/ cravens n
feg stackare mes
A coward.

craving /ˈkɹeɪ.vɪŋ/ cravings n
längtan begär
A strong desire; yearning.

crawl /kɹoːl/ /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ crawls n
crawl
A rapid swimming stroke with alternate overarm strokes and a fluttering kick.

crawl /kɹoːl/ /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ v
krypa kräla
(intransitive) To creep; to move slowly on hands and knees, or by dragging the body along the ground.
crawla
(intransitive, transitive) To swim using the crawl stroke.

crawl space crawl spaces n
krypgrund
(construction) A narrow opening underneath the bottom of a building or storey used to give access to pipes, cables and other utilities.

crayfish /ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/ crayfish crayfishes n
kräfta
Any of numerous freshwater decapod crustaceans in superfamily Astacoidea or Parastacoidea, resembling the related lobster but usually much smaller.

crayon /ˈkɹaʊn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɑn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɒn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɒ̃/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɔn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ən/ /ˈkɹæn/ [ˈkɹeən] [ˈkɹæɔn] [ˈkɹɛɔn] crayons n
krita
A stick of colored chalk or wax used for drawing.

craze /kɹeɪz/ crazes n
dille mani fluga
A temporary passion or infatuation, as for some new amusement, pursuit, or fashion; a fad.

crazy /ˈkɹeɪ.zi/ /ˈkɹæɪ̯zi/ crazier craziest adj
stollig
galen tokig vansinnig tok sinnessjuk
Of unsound mind; insane; demented. [from 17th c.]

crazy /ˈkɹeɪ.zi/ /ˈkɹæɪ̯zi/ more crazy most crazy adv
sjukt
(slang) Very, extremely.

creak /kɹiːk/ creaks n
knak knarr
The sound produced by anything that creaks; a creaking.

creak /kɹiːk/ v
knarra knaka
(intransitive) To make a prolonged sharp grating or squeaking sound, as by the friction of hard substances.

creaking /ˈkɹiːkɪŋ/ creakings n
knarr
A noise that creaks.

creaky /ˈkɹiːki/ creakier creakiest adj
knarrande
Tending to creak

cream /kɹiːm/ adj
gräddfärgad gräddvit krämfärgad gulvit
Cream-coloured; having a yellowish white colour.

cream /kɹiːm/ creams n
grädde grädda
The butterfat/milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder.
gräddfärg krämfärg
A yellowish white colour; the colour of cream.
kräm hudkräm
(medicine) A viscous aqueous oil/fat emulsion with a medicament added, used to apply that medicament to the skin. (compare with ointment)

cream /kɹiːm/ v
gräddfärga gulvitfärga krämfärga
To turn a yellowish white colour; to give something the color of cream.
mosa
(slang) To obliterate, to defeat decisively.

cream cheese cream cheeses n
färskost
(countable, and, uncountable) A soft, mild-tasting, white cheese that comes from cow’s milk.

cream puff cream puffs n
petit-chou
A light, hollow pastry typically filled with cream or custard.

cream-colored courser cream-colored coursers n
ökenlöpare
A wader, Cursorius cursor.

creamer /ˈkɹiː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɹiː.mɚ/ creamers n
gräddkanna gräddsnipa
A jug for holding cream.
gräddersättning
A nondairy product that adds a creamy texture to coffee.

creamware creamwares n
flintgods
(ceramics) Cream-coloured earthenware produced chiefly from 1750 to 1820 by the potters of Staffordshire, England

creamy /ˈkɹiːmi/ creamier creamiest adj
gräddig
Containing cream.
krämig
Of food or drink, having the rich taste or thick, smooth texture of cream, whether or not it actually contains cream.

crease /kɹiːs/ creases n
veck
A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.
målområde
(ice hockey, handball) The goal crease; an area in front of each goal.

create /kɹiːˈeɪt/ v
göra tillverka
skapa
(especially, of a, god) To bring into existence out of nothing, without the prior existence of the materials or elements used.
(transitive) To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)

creation /kɹiːˈeɪʃən/ [kɹiːˈʲeɪʃɘn] creations n
skapelse
(countable) Something created such as an invention or artwork.
(uncountable) All which exists.
skapande
(uncountable) The act of creating something.

creation myth creation myths n
skapelseberättelse skapelsemyt
A symbolic account of the creation of the world/universe in a particular culture; often involving a creator deity.

creationary adj
kreationär
Of or relating to creation.

creationism /kɹiˈeɪʃənɪzəm/ creationisms n
kreationism
Any creationary belief, especially a belief that the origin of things is due to an event or process of creation brought about by the deliberate act of any divine agency, such as a Creator God.

creationist more creationist most creationist adj
kreationistisk
Of or relating to creationism.

creationist creationists n
kreationist
A proponent or supporter of creationism.

creationistic more creationistic most creationistic adj
kreationistisk
Of or pertaining to creationism.

creative /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ more creative most creative adj
kreativ
Tending to create things, or having the ability to create; often, excellently, in a novel fashion, or any or all of these.
(of a created thing) Original, expressive and imaginative.

creative /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ creatives n
kreativ

creativity /-ɾi/ /kɹieɪˈtɪvəti/ /kɹieɪˈtɪvɪti/ creativities n
kreativitet skaparförmåga
The ability to use imagination to produce a novel idea or product.

creator /kɹiˈeɪtɚ/ /kɹiːˈeɪtə/ creators creatress creatrix n
skapare skaperska
(social media) Ellipsis of content creator, someone who regularly produces and publishes content on social media, especially of a monetizable nature.
skapare
(religion, sometimes, capitalized) The deity that created the world.

creature /kɹiːˈeɪtjʊə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃɚ/ creatures n
varelse
A living being, such as an animal, monster, or alien.

credence /ˈkɹiː.dəns/ credences n
trovärdighet
(uncountable) Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.

credibility /kɹɛd.ə.ˈbɪ.ɫɪ.ti/ credibilities n
trovärdighet
Reputation impacting one's ability to be believed.

credible /ˈkɹɛdəbəl/ more credible most credible adj
trolig
Believable or plausible.
trovärdig tillförlitlig
Authentic or convincing.

credit /ˈkɹɛdɪt/ credits n
erkännande
(countable) Acknowledgement of a contribution, especially in the performing arts.
A nominal unit of value assigned outside of a currency system.
kredit
(uncountable, law, business, finance) A privilege of delayed payment extended to a buyer or borrower on the seller's or lender's belief that what is given will be repaid.

credit /ˈkɹɛdɪt/ v
kreditera
(transitive, accounting) To add to an account.

credit card credit cards n
kreditkort
(banking) A plastic card, usually with a magnetic strip or an embedded microchip, connected to a credit account and used to buy goods or services.

credit crunch credit crunches n
kreditåtstramning
(economics, finance) A period of economic crisis in which credit and investment capital are difficult to obtain.

credit risk credit risks n
kreditrisk
(finance) The risk of loss due to a debtor's non-payment or delayed payment of a financial obligation, such as an account payable, a loan or other line of credit.

creditor creditors n
fordringsägare kreditor borgenär
(finance) A person to whom a debt is owed.

credulous /ˈkɹɛdjələs/ /ˈkɹɛd͡ʒələs/ more credulous most credulous adj
godtrogen lättrogen lättlurad
Excessively ready to believe things; gullible.

creed /kɹid/ /kɹiːd/ creeds n
lära tro troslära
That which is believed; accepted doctrine, especially religious doctrine; a particular set of beliefs; any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.
trosbekännelse
(specifically, religion) A reading or statement of belief that summarizes the faith it represents; a confession of faith for public use, especially one which is brief and comprehensive.

creek /kɹik/ /kɹiːk/ /kɹɪk/ [kɹiːk] [kɹɪ(ː)k] creeks n
vik
(British) A small inlet or bay, often saltwater, narrower and extending farther into the land than a cove; a recess in the shore of the sea, or of a river; the inner part of a port that is used as a dock for small boats.
bäck
(Australia, New Zealand, Canada, US) A stream of water (often freshwater) smaller than a river and larger than a brook; in Australia, also used of river-sized bodies of water.

creep /kɹiːp/ [kʰɹiːp] creeps n
miffo äckel äckelpotta
(informal, pejorative) Someone creepy (annoyingly unpleasant), especially one who is strange or eccentric.

creep /kɹiːp/ [kʰɹiːp] v
klänga
(intransitive, of plants) To grow across a surface rather than upwards.
smyga
(intransitive) To move slowly and quietly in a particular direction.
To move in a stealthy or secret manner; to move imperceptibly or clandestinely; to steal in; to insinuate itself or oneself.

creepy /ˈkɹipi/ /ˈkɹiːpi/ creepier creepiest adj
kuslig obehaglig
(informal) Producing an uneasy fearful sensation, as of things crawling over one's skin.
(informal) Causing discomfort or repulsion due to strange or eccentric behaviour.

cremate /kɹəˈmeɪt/ /kɹɪˈmeɪt/ /ˈkɹimeɪt/ v
bränna
(transitive) To burn something to ashes.
kremera
(transitive) To incinerate a dead body (as an alternative to burial).

cremation /kɹɪˈmeɪʃən/ cremations n
kremering likbränning eldbegängelse kremation
A burning; especially the act or practice of cremating the dead, burning a corpse.

crematorium /kɹiːməˈtɔːɹi.əm/ /kɹɛməˈtɔːɹɪəm/ crematoria crematoriums n
krematorium
A place where the bodies of dead people are cremated.

crenel /ˈkɹɛnəl/ creneaux crenels n
krenå tinne
The space between merlons in a crenelated battlement.

crenellation /ˌkɹɛnəlˈeɪʃən/ /ˌkɹɛnəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌkɹɛnɪˈleɪʃən/ crenellations n
krenelering
(countable, uncountable) A pattern along the top of a parapet (fortified wall), most often in the form of multiple, regular, rectangular spaces in the top of the wall, through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot, especially as used in medieval European architecture.

creole /ˈkɹi.əʊl/ /ˈkɹioʊl/ creoles n
kreolspråk
(linguistics) A language formed from two or more languages which has developed from a pidgin to become a first language.

creolistics n
kreolistik
(linguistics) The branch of linguistics concerned with the study of creole languages and literatures.

crepe /kɹeɪp/ /kɹɛp/ crepes n
crêpes tunnpannkaka
A soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface.
Crepe paper; thin, crinkled tissue paper.

crescendo /kɹəˈʃɛn.doʊ/ /kɹəˈʃɛn.dəʊ/ /kɹɪˈʃɛn.doʊ/ /kɹɪˈʃɛn.dəʊ/ crescendi crescendoes crescendos n
crescendo
(music) An instruction to play gradually more loudly, denoted by a long, narrow angle with its apex on the left ( < ), by musicians called a hairpin.

crescent /ˈkɹɛ.sənt/ /ˈkɹɛ.zənt/ crescents n
månskära
The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.

crescent moon crescent moons n
månskära
The Moon as it appears early in its first quarter or late in its last quarter, when only a small arc-shaped section of the visible portion is illuminated by the Sun.

cress /kɹɛs/ cresses n
krasse
(plants) A plant of various species, chiefly cruciferous. The leaves have a moderately pungent taste, and are used as a salad and antiscorbutic.

crest /kɹɛst/ crests n
bergskam kam
The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
kam vågkam
A tuft, or other natural ornament, growing on an animal's head, for example the comb of a cockerel, the swelling on the head of a snake, the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird, etc.
The ridge or top of a wave.
hjälmprydnad krest
(heraldry) A bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually on a helmet above it, sometimes (as for clerics) separately above the shield or separately as a mark for plate, in letterheads, and the like.

crested honey buzzard crested honey buzzards n
tofsbivråk
Pernis ptilorhynchus, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

crested lark crested larks n
tofslärka
A small, non-migratory lark found throughout most of temperate Eurasia (Galerida cristata).

crested tit crested tits n
tofsmes
Lophophanes cristatus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae, with an erectile crest, the tip of which is often recurved.

crestfallen /ˈkɹɛstfɑlən/ /ˈkɹɛstfɔlən/ /ˈkɹɛstfɔːlən/ more crestfallen most crestfallen adj
modfälld
Sad because of a disappointment.

cretaceously more cretaceously most cretaceously adv
krithaltigt
In a chalky manner; as or like chalk.

cretonne cretonnes n
kretong
A strong, heavy fabric of cotton, linen or rayon, used to make curtains and upholstery.

crevasse /kɹəˈvæs/ crevasses n
isspricka
A crack or fissure in a glacier or snowfield; a chasm.

crevice /ˈkɹɛvɪs/ crevices n
spricka klyfta skreva
A narrow crack or fissure, as in a rock or wall.

crew /kɹu/ /kɹuː/ [kɹuʊ̯] crews n
besättning
A group of people (often staff) manning and operating a large facility or piece of equipment such as a factory, ship, boat, airplane, or spacecraft.

crew cut crew cuts n
snagg
A closely-cropped male haircut in which the hairs stick upward, like the short bristles of a brush.

crib /kɹɪb/ cribs n
barnsäng spjälsäng
(US) A baby’s bed with high, often slatted, often moveable sides, suitable for a child who has outgrown a cradle or bassinet.
krubba
A manger, a feeding trough for animals elevated off the earth or floor, especially one for fodder such as hay.
binge
A bin for drying or storing grain, as with a corn crib.
fusklapp lathund
(usually, in the plural) A collection of quotes or references for use in speaking, for assembling a written document, or as an aid to a project of some sort; a crib sheet.

cricket /ˈkɹɪkɪt/ n
syrsa
An insect in the order Orthoptera, especially family Gryllidae, that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wing casings against combs on its hind legs.
fair play rent spel
(chiefly, British, usually in negative constructions) An act that is fair and sportsmanlike.
kricket cricket
A variant of the game of darts. See Cricket (darts).

cricket /ˈkɹɪkɪt/ v
spela cricket spela kricket
(rare, intransitive) To play the game of cricket.

cricketer /ˈkɹɪk.ɪtə/ /ˈkɹɪk.ɪtɚ/ cricketers n
cricketspelare kricketspelare
A person who plays cricket.

cricothyrotomy cricothyrotomies n
koniotomi
(surgery) An incision made through the skin and cricothyroid membrane to establish a patent airway during certain life-threatening situations, such as airway obstruction by a foreign body, angioedema, or massive facial trauma.

crime /kɹaɪm/ crimes n
brott
(countable) A specific act committed in violation of the law.
brottslighet kriminalitet
(uncountable) Criminal acts collectively.
brottslighet brott
(uncountable) The habit or practice of committing crimes.

crime against humanity crimes against humanity n
brott mot mänskligheten
(now, chiefly, legal) A very destructive and immoral act; later specifically, something causing widespread human misery or loss of life; an atrocity. [from 17th c.]

crime doesn't pay /kɹaɪm ˈdʌzˌənt peɪ/ proverb
brott lönar sig inte
If you commit a crime you will most likely be punished for it.

crime scene crime scenes n
brottsplats
The location of a crime, especially one at which forensic evidence is collected in a controlled manner.

criminal /ˈkɹɪm.ə.nəl/ /ˈkɹɪm.ɪ.nəl/ criminals n
brottsling förbrytare
A person who is guilty of a crime, notably breaking the law.

criminal code criminal codes n
brottsbalk
(legal) A document which compiles all, or a significant amount of, a particular jurisdiction's criminal law.

criminal law criminal laws n
straffrätt
(legal) The area of law pertaining to crime and punishment.

criminal procedure criminal procedures n
kriminalprocess
(legal) The legal process for adjudicating claims that someone has violated criminal law.

criminal record criminal records n
belastningsregister brottsregister
A record of past crimes of which an individual has been convicted.

criminality criminalities n
brottslighet kriminalitet
(uncountable) The state of being criminal.

criminalization /ˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/ criminalizations n
kriminalisering
The act of making a previously legal activity illegal, the act of making something a criminal offence.

criminalize v
kriminalisera
(transitive) To make (something) a crime; to make illegal under criminal law; to ban.
(transitive) To treat as a criminal.

criminogenic more criminogenic most criminogenic adj
kriminogen
Tending to produce crime or criminals.

criminological more criminological most criminological adj
kriminologisk
Of or pertaining to criminology.

criminologist /ˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ criminologists n
kriminolog
A person who is skilled in, or practices criminology

criminology criminologies n
kriminologi
The study of crime and criminals, especially their behaviour.

crimson /ˈkɹɪmsən/ /ˈkɹɪmzən/ more crimson most crimson adj
karmosinröd
Having a deep red colour.

crimson /ˈkɹɪmsən/ /ˈkɹɪmzən/ crimsons n
karmosin karmosinröd
A deep, slightly bluish red.

cripple /ˈkɹɪp(ə)l/ cripples n
invalid krympling funkis funktionshindrad handikappad
(sometimes, _, offensive) A person who has severely impaired physical abilities because of deformation, injury, or amputation of parts of the body.

crippled adj
lytt
(usually, _, offensive) Having any difficulty or impediment which can be likened to a crippling injury.

crisis /ˈkɹaɪsɪs/ crises n
kris
A crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point.
An unstable situation, in political, social, economic or military affairs, especially one involving an impending abrupt change.
(medicine) A sudden change in the course of a disease, usually at which point the patient is expected to either recover or die.
(drama) A point in a drama at which a conflict reaches a peak before being resolved.
kris livskris
(psychology) A traumatic or stressful change in a person's life.

crispbread crispbreads n
knäckebröd hårdbröd hårt bröd knäcke spisbröd
A type of flat, dry bread or cracker, usually baked of rye flour, popular in the Nordic countries.

crispy /ˈkɹɪs.pi/ crispier crispiest adj
krispig
Having a crisp texture; brittle yet tender.

crisscross /ˈkɹɪs.ˌkɹɒs/ [ˈkɹɪs.ˌkɹɒs] [ˈkɹɪs.ˌkɹɔs] adv
kors och tvärs härs och tvärs
Crossing one another.

criterion /kɹaɪˈtɪə.ɹi.ən/ /kɹaɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ /kɹɪˈtɪəɹi.ən/ criteria n
kriterium
A standard or test by which individual things or people may be compared and judged.

critic /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk/ critics n
kritiker
A person who appraises the works of others.
A specialist in judging works of art.
One who criticizes; a person who finds fault.

critical /ˈkɹɪt.ɪ.kəl/ [ˈkɹɪɾ.ɪ.kəl] more critical most critical adj
kritisk
Inclined to find fault or criticize.
(medicine) Of a patient condition involving unstable vital signs and a prognosis that predicts the condition could worsen; or, a patient condition that requires urgent treatment in an intensive care or critical care medical facility.

critical mass critical masses n
kritisk massa
(nuclear physics) The amount of fissile material needed to support a self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction.

critical point critical points n
inflektionspunkt kritisk punkt
(thermodynamics) The temperature and pressure at which the vapour density of the gas and liquid phases of a fluid are equal, at which point there is no difference between gas and liquid.
(mathematics) A maximum, minimum or point of inflection on a curve; a point at which the derivative of a function is zero or undefined.

critical race theory n
kritisk rasteori

critical theory n
kritisk teori
The examination and critique of society and literature, drawing from knowledge across social science and the humanities; (in particular) the original ideas developed by the Frankfurt School.

criticism /ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/ criticisms n
kritik
(uncountable) The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

criticize /ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/ v
kritisera
To find fault (with something).
To evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults.

critter /ˈkɹɪtə/ /ˈkɹɪtɚ/ critters n
kreatur
(usually, affectionate) A creature, an animal.

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ croaks n
kväk
The call of a frog or toad. (see also ribbit)

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ v
kväka
(intransitive, of a frog, toad, raven, or various other birds or animals) To make its sound.

croc /kɹɒk/ crocs n
foppatoffel
A plastic slip-on shoe.

crochet /kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/ crochets n
virkning
Needlework made by looping thread with a hooked needle.

crochet /kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/ v
virka
(ambitransitive) To make (a piece of) needlework using a hooked needle; to make interlocking loops of thread.

crochet hook crochet hooks n
virknål
A needle with a small hook at one end, used to make crochetwork (a type of hand-knitted textile).

crockery /ˈkrɒkɹi/ /ˈkɹɑk(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkɹɒkəɹi/ crockeries n
servis
Dishes, plates, and similar tableware collectively, usually made of some ceramic material, used for serving food on and eating from.

crocodile /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl/ [ˈkʰɹɑkədaɪɫ] crocodiles n
krokodil
Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; (loosely) a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.

crocodile tear /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl ˌtɪɹ/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl ˌtɪə/ crocodile tears n
krokodiltår
(idiomatic) A tear shed insincerely, in a false display of sorrow or some other emotion.
krokodiltårar
(idiomatic, in the plural) A display of tears that is forced or false.

crocus /ˈkɹoʊ.kəs/ /ˈkɹəʊ.kəs/ croci crocus crocuses n
krokus
A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.

croft /kɹɑft/ /kɹɒft/ /kɹɔft/ crofts n
torp
An enclosed piece of land, usually small and arable and used for small-scale food production, and often with a dwelling next to it; in particular, such a piece of land rented to a farmer (a crofter), especially in Scotland, together with a right to use separate pastureland shared by other crofters.

crofter crofters n
torpare
One who has the tenure of a croft, usually also the occupant and user.

croissant /k(ɹ)waˈsɑ̃/ /k(ɹ)wɑˈsɑ̃/ /kwə-/ /kɹɘˈsɔnt/ /kɹə-/ /kɹəˈsɑnt/ /kɹəˈsɔnt/ /ˈk(ɹ)wæsɒ̃/ /ˈk(ɹ)wɑːsɒ̃/ /ˈk(ɹ)wʌsɒ̃/ croissants n
croissant giffel
A flaky roll or pastry in a form of a crescent.

crone /kɹoʊn/ /kɹəʊn/ crones n
hagga
An ugly, evil-looking, or frightening old woman; a hag.
gumma
(obsolete) An old man, especially one who talks and acts like an old woman.

crony /ˈkɹoʊni/ /ˈkɹəʊni/ cronies n
kumpan funtfadder stallbroder vän
(informal, originally, Cambridge University) A close friend.

cronyism /ˈkɹoʊniˌɪzəm/ /ˈkɹəʊnɪɪz(ə)m/ cronyisms n
kronism nepotism svågerpolitik vänskapskorruption
(originally, US, derogatory) Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics) , in their appointment to political positions.

crook /kɹuːk/ /kɹʊk/ crooks n
herdestav
A specialized staff with a semi-circular bend (a "hook") at one end used by shepherds to control their herds.
skurk
A person who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things; a criminal.

crooked /ˈkɹʊkɪd/ more crooked most crooked adj
krokig krökt krum
Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.
sned skev
Set at an angle; not vertical or square.
ohederlig skurkaktig
(figuratively) Dishonest or illegal; corrupt.

crooner /ˈkɹuːn.ə(ɹ)/ crooners n
smörsångare
One who croons; a singer, usually male, especially of popular music.

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ crops n
gröda
(agriculture) A plant, especially a cereal, grown to be harvested as food, livestock fodder, or fuel or for any other economic purpose.
skörd
The natural production for a specific year, particularly of plants.
kräva
(anatomy) A pouch-like part of the alimentary tract of some birds (and some other animals), used to store food before digestion or for regurgitation.

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ v
beskära
(transitive) To remove the top end of something, especially a plant.
(transitive) To remove the outer parts of a photograph or other image, typically in order to frame the subject better.

crop milk crop milks n
duvmjölk krävmjölk
A semi-solid substance, somewhat like pale yellow cottage cheese, secreted from the lining of the crop of (both male and female) pigeons and doves that is fed to their young (squabs) through regurgitation. An analog to crop milk is also secreted from the esophagus of flamingos and some penguins.

crop rotation crop rotations n
växelbruk
(agriculture) A farming practice in which the same land is used to grow different crops in successive seasons or years (when once the land would have been left fallow); used to prevent erosion and increase fertility.

crop top /ˈkɹɒp ˌtɒp/ crop tops n
magtröja
A short T-shirt or blouse that is cut off above the abdomen.

crop up v
dyka upp
(intransitive, idiomatic) To occur, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.

cropped /kɹɒpt/ more cropped most cropped adj
beskuren
Cut very short.

croquembouche /ˌkɹɑkəmˈbuʃ/ /ˌkɹɒkɒmˈbuːʃ/ croquembouches n
krokan
A French dessert made by piling profiteroles and other crunchy sweets in a tall shape, then pouring caramel over them to hold them in place.

croquet /kɹoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˈkɹəʊkeɪ/ /ˈkɹəʊki/ croquets n
krocket
(uncountable, games) A game played on a lawn, in which players use mallets to drive balls through hoops (wickets).
krockering
(countable, games) A shot in this game in which the striker's ball and another ball are moved by hitting the striker's ball when they have been placed in contact following a roquet.

croquet /kɹoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˈkɹəʊkeɪ/ /ˈkɹəʊki/ v
krockera
(transitive, games) To play a shot in the game of croquet in which the striker's ball and another ball are moved by hitting the striker's ball when they have been placed in contact following a roquet.

croquette /kɹoʊˈkɛt/ croquettes n
krokett
(culinary) A minced, cooked food (usually meat or vegetables), which is deep-fried in fat and sometimes sprinkled with breadcrumbs.

crosier /ˈkɹoʊʒɚ/ /ˈkɹəʊzi.ə/ /ˈkɹəʊʒə/ crosiers n
biskopsstav kräkla
A staff with a hooked end similar to a shepherd's crook, or with a cross at the end, carried by an abbot, bishop, or archbishop as a symbol of office.

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ crosser crossest adj
arg ond sur
(chiefly, British, Ottawa Valley) Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed.

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ crosses n
kors kryss
A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.
(heraldiccharge) Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.
A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).
A place where roads intersect and lead off in four directions; a crossroad (common in UK and Irish place names such as Gerrards Cross).
korset kors
(Christianity) The Crucifix, the cross on which Christ was crucified.
kors korstecken
(Christianity) A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross; sign of the Cross.
kors lidande plåga
(figurative, from Christ's bearing of the cross) A difficult situation that must be endured.
korsning blandning hybrid korsningsprodukt mellanting
(biology) An animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization.
inlägg krossboll
(football) A pass in which the ball is kicked from a side of the pitch to a position close to the opponent’s goal.

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ v
göra korstecknet
(reflexive, to cross oneself) To make the sign of the cross over oneself.
korslägga lägga i kors
To place across or athwart; to cause to intersect.
kryssa
To mark with an X.
korsa
(intransitive) To travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that of another.
(football) To pass the ball from one side of the pitch to the other side.
(biology) To cross-fertilize or crossbreed.
korsa förhindra gäcka gå i vägen för
(transitive) To contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of.

cross one's fingers v
hålla fingrarna i kors hålla kors korsa fingrarna lägga fingrarna i kors
when telling a lie (and attempting to escape the moral and other consequence of that lie).
hålla fingrarna i kors korsa fingrarna sätta fingrarna i kors
To put the middle finger across the index finger, especially:
hålla tummarna
when wishing for luck, or

cross out v
stryka över stryka stryka genom
(idiomatic, transitive) To strike out; to draw a line through.

cross section cross sections n
tvärsnitt
A section formed by a plane cutting through an object, usually at right angles to an axis.

cross swords v
kissa i kors
(idiomatic, vulgar) For males, to urinate simultaneously such that the streams intersect.

cross that bridge when one comes to it v
den dagen, den sorgen
(idiomatic) To deal with a problem or situation only if and when it arises.

cross the Rubicon v
gå över Rubicon korsa Rubicon övergå Rubicon
(idiomatic) To make an irreversible decision or to take an action with consequences.

cross-border adj
gränsöverskridande
Taking place across a border.

cross-contaminate v
korsförorena
To transfer a contaminant from one source to another.

cross-country skiing n
längdskidåkning längdskidor
(sports) An endurance sport and method of getting about involving travelling on skis, uphill as well as downhill .

cross-cousin cross-cousins n
fastersbarn korskusin morbrorsbarn
(anthropology) The child of one's father's sister or of one's mother's brother; a cousin related via opposite-gender siblings rather than same-gender ones (the latter being a parallel cousin).

cross-examination cross-examinations n
korsförhör
(legal) The interrogation or questioning of a witness by the party against whom they have been called and examined, in an attempt to prove or reveal something false or untold during direct examination.

cross-party adj
tvärpolitisk
Of or pertaining to two or more political parties.

cross-platform adj
plattformsoberoende
(computing) Of software, etc., designed to work on various operating systems.

cross-pollination cross-pollinations n
allogami korspollination
(figurative) Inspiration, stimulation, or influence between diverse elements.

cross-reference cross-references n
korsreferens
A reference or direction in one place in a book or other source of information to information at another place in the same work.

cross-reference v
korsreferens korsreferera
(transitive) To provide something with a cross-reference.

cross-stitch cross-stitches n
korsstygn
(countable) A double stitch that forms a cross.
(uncountable) Embroidery or needlework made using such stitches.

crossbar crossbars n
tvärslå
Any transverse bar or piece, such as a bar across a door, or the iron bar or stock which passes through the shank of an anchor.
ribba överliggare
(sports) The top of the goal structure.
stång
The top tube of a bicycle frame.

crossbow /ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/ crossbows n
armborst
A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.

crossbowman crossbowmen n
armborstskytt
Someone (usually a soldier) equipped with a crossbow.

crossbreed /ˈkɹɑːsˌbɹiːd/ v
korsa
(intransitive) To mate so as to produce a hybrid; interbreed.

crosscut saw crosscut saws n
stocksåg
(forestry, logging) A saw used to cut wood across the grain.

crossfire /ˈkɹɒsfaɪə/ /ˈkɹɔːsfaɪɹ/ crossfires n
korseld
(military) Lines of fire from multiple positions that cross in a small region

crossguard crossguards n
parerstag parerstång
A bar of metal, at right-angles, between the blade and the hilt of a sword that stops an opponent's blade from sliding down and injuring the hand of the person wielding the sword.

crosshair crosshairs n
korshår
Reticle.

crosshatching crosshatchings n
korsskuggning
(arts) A method of showing shading by means of multiple small lines that intersect.

crossing /ˈkɹɑsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɒsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɔːsɪŋ/ crossings n
korsning
An intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross.
övergångsställe
A place at which a river, railroad, or highway may be crossed.

crosspiece crosspieces n
tvärstång tvärträ
A horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.

crossroads n
vägkorsning vägskäl korsning gatukorsning
(by analogy) A decision point; a turning point or opportunity to change direction, course, or goal.

crosswalk crosswalks n
övergångsställe
(US) A point designated for pedestrians to cross a street.

crosswind /ˈkɹɑːs.wɪnd/ crosswinds n
sidvind
A wind blowing across a line of travel.

crosswise more crosswise most crosswise adv
korsvis
transversely; so as to lie across

crossword /ˈkɹɒswɜː(ɹ)d/ crosswords n
korsord kryss
(games, puzzles) A word puzzle in which interlocking words are entered usually horizontally and vertically into a grid based on clues given for each word.

crotch /kɹɑt͡ʃ/ /kɹɒt͡ʃ/ crotches n
förgrening klyka
The area where something forks or branches, a ramification takes place.
skrev gren
The ventral area (very bottom) of the human body between where the legs fork from the torso, in the area of the genitals and anus.

crotchet /ˈkɹɑt͡ʃ.ɪt/ /ˈkɹɒtʃ.ɪt/ crotchets n
fjärdedelsnot
(music) A musical note one beat long in 4/4 time.

crotonic acid n
krotonsyra
(organic compound) An unsaturated organic acid, trans-CH3-CH=CH-COOH, found in croton oil and having many industrial uses; the cis- form is isocrotonic acid.

crouch /kɹaʊt͡ʃ/ v
huka
(intransitive) To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.

croup /kɹuːp/ n
krupp
(pathology) An infectious illness of the larynx, especially in young children, causing respiratory difficulty.

croupier /ˈkɹupieɪ/ /ˈkɹupiɚ/ /ˈkɹuːpieɪ/ /ˈkɹuːpɪə/ croupiers n
croupier
The person who collects bets and pays out winnings at a gambling table, such as in a casino.

crouton /ˈkɹuːtɑːn/ /ˈkɹuːtɒn/ croutons n
krutong
A small, often seasoned, piece of dry or fried bread.

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ crows n
kråka
Any of various dark-coloured nymphalid butterflies of the genus Euploea.

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ v
gala
(intransitive) To make the shrill sound characteristic of a rooster; to make a sound in this manner, either in gaiety, joy, pleasure, or defiance.

crowbar /ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/ crowbars n
kofot bräckjärn
An iron or steel bar, often with a flattened end which may also be hook-shaped, to be used as a lever to manually force things apart.

crowberry /ˈkɹəʊbəɹɪ/ crowberries n
kråkbär
Empetrum; a small genus of dwarf evergreen shrubs that bear edible fruit.
Empetrum nigrum; a species of crowberry.

crowd /kɹaʊd/ crowds n
folkmassa folkmängd mängd hög massa
A group of people congregated or collected into a close body without order.
A group of people united or at least characterised by a common interest.
hög massa mängd
Several things collected or closely pressed together; also, some things adjacent to each other.
folkmassa massa
(with definite article) The so-called lower orders of people; the populace, vulgar.

crowded /ˈkɹaʊdɪd/ more crowded most crowded adj
fullsatt fullspikad
Containing too many of something; teeming.

crowdedness n
trängsel
The state or quality of being crowded.

crowdfunding crowdfundings n
gräsrotsfinansiering
(finance) Funding by many individuals pooling their money together for a common goal, usually via the Internet.

crown /kɹaʊn/ adj
kron-
Of, related to, or pertaining to a crown.
Of, related to, pertaining to the top of a tree or trees.

crown /kɹaʊn/ crowns n
krona
A royal, imperial or princely headdress; a diadem.
A wreath or band for the head, especially one given as reward of victory or a mark of honor.
Imperial or regal power, or those who wield it.
(historical) A former predecimalization British coin worth five shillings.
(dentistry) A prosthetic covering for a tooth.
(chemistry) A monocyclic ligand having three or more binding sites, capable of holding a guest in a central location.
hjässa
The topmost part of the head.
krona tandkrona
(anatomy, dentistry) The part of a tooth above the gums.
krona hjässa
(religion) A round spot shaved clean on the top of the head, as a mark of the clerical state; the tonsure.

crown /kɹaʊn/ v
kröna
To formally declare (someone) a king, queen, emperor, etc.
Of a forest fire or bushfire, to spread to the crowns of the trees and thence move from tree to tree independent of the surface fire.

crown cap crown caps n
kronkork
A type of bottle cap made by pressing a circular piece of metal around the top of the bottle.

crown colony crown colonies n
kronkoloni
(historical) A British colony ruled by a governor appointed by the monarch.

crown flower crown flowers n
kronbuske
A large shrub, Calotropis gigantea, growing up to 4 meters tall, with clusters of waxy flowers that are either white or lavender in color.

crown imperial crown imperials n
kejsarkrona
Fritillaria imperialis, a plant of the lily family.

crown jewel crown jewels n
kronjuvel
A prized possession or asset, originally one making up part of the royal regalia.
(business) A valuable part of a company, especially one that is sought by another in a hostile takeover.

crown jewels n
kronjuveler
(literally) The jewelry that accompany the office of rulership in a monarchy, i.e. crown, scepter, signet ring, etc.
kronjuvelerna
(slang) The male genitalia.

crown molding crown moldings n
krönlist
(woodworking, interior decorating) A molding at the edge of a room between the ceiling and the wall.

crown of thorns /ˌkɹaʊn əv ˈθɔːnz/ crowns of thorns n
törnekrona
(Christianity) The crown made of a thorny plant that Christ was forced to wear before his Crucifixion, in mocking reference to his alleged status as ‘king of the Jews’, or a representation of this. [from 10th c.]
A large starfish with venemous spines, Acanthaster planci. [from 20th c.]

crown prince crown princes n
kronprins
A person designated and raised to become the next king.
A person designated and raised to become the next emperor.

crown princess crown princesses n
kronprinsessa
The heiress apparent to the throne in a royal or imperial monarchy.

crown witness crown witnesses n
kronvittne

crowned crane crowned cranes n
krontrana
Either of two species of crane of the genus Balearica (Black Crowned Crane, Balearica pavonina and Grey Crowned Crane, Balearica regulorum) from sub-Saharan Africa.

crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/ more crucial most crucial adj
avgörande
Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important; vital.

crucian carp crucian carps n
ruda
Carassius carassius, a species of carp found in northern Europe and northern Asia.

cruciate ligament cruciate ligaments n
korsband
Any of the pairs of ligaments arranged like a letter X in various joints of the body, such as the knee.

crucible /ˈkɹuː.sɪ.bəl/ crucibles n
degel
(chemistry) A cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment used to contain chemical compounds when heating them to very high temperatures.
smältdegel degel
A heat-resistant container in which metals are melted, usually at temperatures above 500°C, commonly made of graphite with clay as a binder.

crucifix /ˈkɹuː.sɪˌfɪks/ crucifixes n
krucifix
An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a cross, often worn as a pendant or displayed in a Christian church.

crucifixion /ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/ crucifixions n
korsfästelse korsfästning
An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.
korsfästning korsfästelse
(Christianity, often, capitalized) The death of Jesus Christ on the Cross.

cruciform adj
korsformig
Having the shape of a cross.

crucify /ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/ v
korsfästa
To execute (a person) by nailing to a cross.

cruciverbalism n
kruciverbism
The construction of crosswords.

cruciverbalist /ˌkɹuːsɪˈvɜː(ɹ)bəlɪst/ cruciverbalists n
kruciverbist
A person who constructs or solves crosswords.

crude /kɹuːd/ /kɹʉd/ cruder crudest adj
rå grov obearbetad rå-
In a natural, untreated state.
enkel
Characterized by simplicity, especially something not carefully or expertly made.
oförblommerad ohöljd
Lacking concealing elements.
grov oborstad plump
Lacking tact or taste.

crude /kɹuːd/ /kɹʉd/ crudes n
råämne
Any substance in its natural state.

crude oil crude oils n
råolja
Unrefined oil; as it is found underground, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons.

cruel /kɹuː(ə)l/ crueler cruelest crueller cruellest more cruel most cruel adj
grym
Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.

cruelty /ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/ cruelties n
grymhet
(uncountable) An indifference to suffering or pleasure in inflicting suffering.
grymhet elakhet
(countable) A cruel act.

cruet /ˈkɹu.ɪt/ cruets n
apotek bordsapotek
A small bottle or container used to hold a condiment, such as salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, for use at a dining table.

cruet set cruet sets n
apotek

cruise /kɹuːz/ cruises n
kryssning sjöresa
A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure.

cruise missile cruise missiles n
kryssningsrobot
A missile designed for guided flight over the full course of its path.

cruise ship cruise ships n
kryssningsfartyg
(nautical) A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience.

cruiser /ˈkɹu.zɚ/ cruisers n
kryssare
(nautical, in the days of sail) A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.
(nautical) A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.

crumb /kɹʌm/ crumbs n
smula
A small piece which breaks off from baked food (such as cake, biscuit or bread).
(figuratively) A bit, small amount.
inkråm
The soft internal portion of bread, surrounded by crust.

crumb /kɹʌm/ v
panera
(transitive) To cover with crumbs.
(transitive) To break into crumbs or small pieces with the fingers; to crumble.

crumpet /ˈkɹʌmpɪt/ crumpets n
tekaka
A type of savoury cake, typically flat and round, made from batter and yeast, containing many small holes and served toasted, usually with butter.

crumple /ˈkɹʌmpəl/ v
skrynkla
(transitive) To rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together.

crunch /kɹʌnt͡ʃ/ crunches n
knaprande knastrande
A noisy crackling sound; the sound usually associated with crunching.
crunch
(exercise) A form of abdominal exercise, based on a sit-up but in which the lower back remains in contact with the floor.

crunch /kɹʌnt͡ʃ/ v
krossa
To crush something, especially food, with a noisy crackling sound.
knastra krossas
To be crushed with a noisy crackling sound.

crunchy /ˈkɹʌnt͡ʃi/ crunchier crunchiest adj
knaprig krispig
Likely to crunch, especially with reference to food when it is eaten.

crupper /ˈkɹʊpəɹ/ /ˈkɹʊpɚ/ /ˈkɹʌpə/ /ˈkɹʌpɚ/ cruppers n
svansrem
A strap, looped under a horse's tail, used to stop a saddle from slipping.

crusade /kɹuːˈseɪd/ crusades n
korståg
(historical) Any of the Papally-endorsed military expeditions undertaken by the Christians of Latin Europe in the 11th to 13th centuries to reconquer the Levant from the Muslims, as well as expeditions along the Baltic Sea and against the Cathars.
(figuratively) A grand concerted effort toward some purportedly worthy cause.

crusader /kɹuˈseɪdɚ/ /kɹuːˈseɪdə/ crusaders n
korsfarare korsriddare
(historical) A fighter in the medieval Crusades who had taken the Cross.

crush /kɹʌʃ/ crushes n
trängsel
Violent pressure, as of a moving crowd.
förälskelse
(informal, by extension) The human object of such infatuation or affection.

crush /kɹʌʃ/ v
krossa
To press between two hard objects; to squeeze so as to alter the natural shape or integrity, or to force together into a mass.
krossa mala pulvrisera
To reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding.

crust /kɹʌst/ crusts n
skorpa skare
A more solid, dense or hard layer on a surface or boundary.
skorpa
The external, hardened layer of certain foodstuffs, including most types of bread, fried meat, etc.
skorpa jordskorpa
(geology) The outermost layer of the lithosphere of the Earth.
(astronomy, by extension) The outermost layer of any terrestrial planet.

crustacean /kɹʌsˈteɪʃən/ crustacea crustaceans n
kräftdjur
Any arthropod of the subphylum Crustacea, including lobsters, crabs, shrimp, barnacles and woodlice.

crutch /kɹʌt͡ʃ/ crutches n
krycka
A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.

crux /kɹʌks/ cruces cruxes n
kärna
The basic, central, or essential point or feature.
krux
A puzzle or difficulty.

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ cries n
gråt
A shedding of tears; the act of crying.
skrik skri
A shout or scream.
rop
Words shouted or screamed.

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ v
gråta
(intransitive) To shed tears; to weep.
ropa skrika
(transitive) To utter loudly; to call out; to declare publicly.
skrika skälla
(ambitransitive) To shout, scream, yell.

cry one's eyes out v
störtgråta
(idiomatic) To weep for an elongated time, or in an excessive manner.

cry over spilt milk v
gråta över spilld mjölk
To worry about unfortunate events which have already happened and which cannot be changed.

cry wolf v
ropa varg
(idiomatic) To raise a false alarm; to constantly warn others about an imagined threat, thereby failing to get assistance when a real threat appears.

crybaby /ˈkɹaɪˌbeɪbi/ crybabies n
lipsill gnällpipa gnällspik grinolle grinpelle
(slang) Someone whose feelings are very easily hurt, often by trivial matters.

crying /kɹaɪ̯.ɪŋ/ cryings n
gråt
The act of one who cries; a weeping or shouting.

cryo- /ˈkɹaɪoʊ/ /ˈkɹʌɪəʊ/ prefix
kryo- lågtemperatur-
cold, freezing

cryovolcano cryovolcanoes cryovolcanos n
isvulkan
(planetology, geology, vulcanology) A volcano on an icy moon that ejects volatile materials rather than magma.

crypt /kɹɪpt/ crypts n
krypta
An underground vault, especially one beneath a church that is used as a burial place. [from 16th c.]

cryptid /ˈkɹɪp.tɪd/ cryptids n
kryptid

crypto- /kɹɪptoʊ-/ prefix
krypto- lönn-

crypto-Judaism n
kryptojudaism kryptojudendom
Secret adherence to Judaism.

crypto-fascist crypto-fascists n
kryptofascist
A person whose fascist views or motives are kept private or secret.

cryptocurrency cryptocurrencies n
kryptovaluta
A digital currency based on a cryptographic system, usually having no central issuing or regulating authority.

cryptogam cryptogams n
kryptogam sporväxt
Any plant that reproduces using spores (rather than seeds), formerly placed in the taxonomic group Cryptogamae, which included ferns, mosses, algae, fungi, lichens and liverworts.

cryptography /kɹɪpˈtɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ [kɹ̥ɪpˈtʰɒɡɹəfiː] cryptographies n
kryptografi
The discipline concerned with communication security (eg, confidentiality of messages, integrity of messages, sender authentication, non-repudiation of messages, and many other related issues), regardless of the used medium such as pencil and paper or computers.

cryptologist cryptologists n
kryptolog
one who studies cryptology

cryptology /kɹɪpˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /kɹɪpˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ cryptologies n
kryptologi
The practice of analysing encoded messages, in order to decode them.

crystal /ˈkɹɪstəl/ crystals n
kristall
(countable) A solid composed of an array of atoms or molecules possessing long-range order and arranged in a pattern which is periodic in three dimensions.
(countable) A piece of glimmering, shining mineral resembling ice or glass.
(uncountable) A fine type of glassware, or the material used to make it.
The glass over the dial of a watch case.

crystal ball crystal balls n
kristallkula
A globe of glass or crystal used to foretell the future.

crystal clear crystal clearer crystal clearest more crystal clear most crystal clear adj
glasklar
(idiomatic, simile) Completely clear (in various senses).
Without ambiguity or doubt; completely understood.
kristallklar
Visually clear, a sharp image, of high acuity.

crystal set crystal sets n
kristallapparat kristallmottagare
(electronics) An early radio receiver, having no electrical power supply except the radio waves themselves; it used a crystal of lead or cadmium sulphide and a wire (the cat's whisker) touching the crystal's surface.

crystalline /ˈkɹɪs.tə.lɪn/ /ˈkɹɪs.təˌlaɪn/ /ˈkɹɪs.təˌliːn/ more crystalline most crystalline adj
kristallin kristallinisk
Of, relating to, or composed of crystals.

crystallization crystallizations n
kristallisation kristallisering
The act or process by which a substance in solidifying assumes the form and structure of a crystal, or becomes crystallized.

crystallize /ˈkɹɪstəlaɪz/ v
kristallisera
(transitive, chemistry, physics) to make something form into crystals

crème brûlée /kɹɛm bɹuˈleɪ/ crème brûlées crèmes brûlée crèmes brûlées n
crème brûlée
A dessert of custard, covered by a brittle layer of browned sugar.

crème fraîche /kɹɛmˈfɹɛʃ/ crèmes fraîches n
crème fraiche
A slightly soured thick cream (generally less sour than sour cream).

csardas /ˈtʃɑːdæʃ/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹdɑʃ/ /ˈzɑːdəs/ csardases n
csardas csárdás czardas
An intricate Hungarian folk dance characterized by variations in tempo. The two main parts are called lassú (slow) and friss (quick).

cubbyhole cubbyholes n
krypin
A small, snug room which may be used as a place of privacy and safety by children

cube /kjub/ /kjuːb/ cubes n
kub
(geometry) A regular polyhedron having six identical square faces.
(mathematics) The third power of a number, value, term or expression.
kub block tärning
Any object more or less in the form of a cube.

cube /kjub/ /kjuːb/ v
ta i kubik upphöja i kub upphöja till tre upphöja till tredje potensen
(transitive, arithmetic) To raise to the third power; to determine the result of multiplying by itself twice.
tärna
(transitive) To cut into cubes.

cube root cube roots n
kubikrot
(mathematics) Of a number or expression, a number or expression the cube of which is equal to the given number or expression.

cubeb /ˈkjuːbɛb/ cubebs n
kubebapeppar
The tailed pepper, Piper cubeba; an Indonesian plant cultivated for its berries and essential oil.

cubeb berry cubeb berries n
kubebapeppar
The berry of the tailed pepper, Piper cubeba, eaten as a fruit.

cubed adj
i kubik
(mathematics) Raised to the third power.

cubewano /ˌkjuːbiːˈwʌnoʊ/ cubewanos n
cubewano
(astronomy) Any Kuiper belt object whose orbit is not determined by resonance with Neptune (orbit ~ 40-50 AU).

cubic /ˈkju.bɪk/ /ˈkjuː.bɪk/ adj
kubik-
(geometry) Used in the names of units of volume formed by multiplying a unit of length by itself twice.
kubisk tredjegrads-
(algebraic geometry) Of a class of polynomial of the form ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d

cubic /ˈkju.bɪk/ /ˈkjuː.bɪk/ cubics n
tredjegradskurva
(algebraic geometry) A cubic curve.

cubic centimetre cubic centimetres n
kubikcentimeter
A unit of volume equal to that of a cube having sides each one centimetre in length, equal to 10-6 cubic metres and 1 millilitre. Commonly used in fluid measure and for engine sizes.

cubic equation cubic equations n
kubisk ekvation tredjegradare tredjegradsekvation
(mathematics) A polynomial equation whose greatest exponent is 3.

cubic function cubic functions n
kubisk funktion tredjegradsfunktion
(mathematics) Any function (polynomial) whose greatest exponent is 3.

cubic kilometre cubic kilometres n
kubikkilometer
a unit of volume, km3, equal to 1,000,000,000 cubic metres

cubic metre cubic metres n
kubikmeter
A unit of volume equal to that of a cube having sides each one metre in length. Symbol: m3

cubicle /ˈkjubɪkəl/ cubicles n
bås
(UK, AU) A small enclosure in a public toilet for individual use.

cubism /ˈkjuː.bɪz.əm/ cubisms n
kubism
(often, capitalized) An artistic movement in the early 20th Century characterized by the depiction of natural forms as geometric structures of planes. [from 1900s]

cubit /ˈkju.bɪt/ /ˈkjuː.bɪt/ cubits n
aln
The distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger used as an informal unit of length.

cucamelon cucamelons n
djungelgurka
Melothria scabra, a vine grown for its edible fruit.

cuckold /ˈkʌ.koʊld/ /ˈkʌ.kəld/ /ˈkʌ.kəʊld/ cuckolds n
hanrej
A man married to an unfaithful wife, especially when he is unaware or unaccepting of the fact.

cuckoo /ˈkuː.kuː/ /ˈkʊk.uː/ cuckoos n
kucku
The sound of that particular bird.
gök kucku
A person who inveigles themselves into a place where they should not be (used especially in the phrase a cuckoo in the nest).

cuckoo /ˈkuː.kuː/ /ˈkʊk.uː/ v
gala
To make the call of a cuckoo.

cuckoo clock cuckoo clocks n
gökur gökklocka
A clock that announces the time (hours and quarter hours) by a cuckoo sound, often equipped with a small cuckoo automaton.

cucumber /ˈkaʊˌkʌmbəɹ/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbə/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbɚ/ cucumbers n
gurka
The edible fruit of this plant, having a green rind and crisp white flesh.

cuddle /ˈkʌd.l̩/ cuddles n
kram
A snuggle; an affectionate embrace, often given to family members and close friends.

cuddle /ˈkʌd.l̩/ v
gosa kela vänslas
(intransitive) To embrace affectionately; to lie together snugly.
gosa hålla om
(transitive) To cradle in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.

cuddle buddy cuddle buddies n
gosevän kramkompis
(informal) A platonic friend who frequently cuddles another friend.

cuddly /ˈkʌdli/ /ˈkʌdl̩i/ /ˈkʌdəli/ cuddlier cuddliest adj
gosig kramgo
Suitable for cuddling; designed to be cuddled.

cudgel /ˈkʌd͡ʒəl/ cudgels n
påk klubba
A short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon.

cue /kɪu̯/ /ˈkjuː/ [cj̊uː] [kj̊ʉː] cues n
kö biljardkö
(sports, billiards, snooker, pool) A straight tapering stick used to hit the balls in various games.

cuff /kʌf/ v
manschett
(transitive) To furnish with cuffs.

cuff on the ear cuffs on the ear n
örfil
A box on the ear; a painful smack on the side of the head.

cufflink /ˈkʌflɪŋk/ cufflinks n
manschettknapp
A button or stud used to hold a sleeve cuff together.

cuirass /kwɪˈɹæs/ /ˈkjʊəɹæs/ cuirasses n
kyrass
A piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle.

cuirassier cuirassiers n
kyrassiär

cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/ cuisines n
kök kokkonst matkultur
(countable, uncountable) A characteristic style of preparing food, often associated with a place of origin.

cul-de-sac /ˈkʌldəsak/ /ˈkʌldəsæk/ cul-de-sacs culs-de-sac n
vändplats
A circular area at the end of a dead end street to allow cars to turn around, designed so children can play on the street, with little or no through-traffic.

culantro /kuːˈlæn.tɹoʊ/ /kuːˈlɑːn.tɹoʊ/ n
mexikansk koriander sallatsmartorn
The tropical herb Eryngium foetidum, native to Mexico, Central America and South America but cultivated worldwide, used medicinally and in Caribbean cuisine.

culinary /ˈk(j)ulɪˌnɛɹi/ /ˈkʌlɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkʌlɪˌnɛɹi/ more culinary most culinary adj
kulinarisk
Relating to the practice of cookery or the activity of cooking.

culinary art culinary arts n
matlagning
The art of cooking in particular way, a characteristic style of cooking.

cull /kʌl/ v
plocka
To pick or take someone or something (from a larger group).
skjuta av
To select animals from a group and then kill them in order to reduce the numbers of the group in a controlled manner.

culminate /ˈkʌl.məˌneɪt/ /ˈkʌl.mɪnˌeɪt/ v
kulminera
(intransitive, figuratively) To reach a climax; to come to a decisive point, especially an end or conclusion.

culprit [ˈkʰʌɫpɹ̥ɪt] culprits n
förövare gärningsman brottsling
The person or thing at fault for a problem or crime.

cult /kʌlt/ /ˈkɒlt/ [kʰʌlt] adj
kultförklarad
Enjoyed by a small, loyal group.

cult /kʌlt/ /ˈkɒlt/ [kʰʌlt] cults n
kult sekt
The veneration, devotion, and religious rites given to a deity (especially in a historical polytheistic context), or (in a Christian context) to a saint.

cult film cult films n
kultfilm
A film that has acquired a cult following.

cult of personality cults of personality n
personkult
A situation where a leader (often a dictator) has been idolized and made into a national or group icon and is revered as a result.

cultivable more cultivable most cultivable adj
odlingsbar
Capable of being cultivated or farmed.

cultivar /ˈkʌltɪvɑɹ/ cultivars n
sort kultivar kultursort namnsort
A cultivated (not necessarily botanical) variety of a plant species or hybrid of two species. [from 1923]

cultivate /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ v
odla
To grow plants, notably crops.

cultivator cultivators n
kultivator jordfräs uppluckrare
Any of several devices used to loosen or stir the soil, either to remove weeds or to provide aeration and drainage.
odlare
A person who cultivates.

cultural /ˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ʊ)əɹəl/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɹ(ə)l/ more cultural most cultural adj
kulturell
Pertaining to culture.

cultural Marxism n
kulturmarxism
(Marxism, academia) A form of Marxism perceived as subsumed by capitalism and thus as unauthentic by its critics (usually other Marxists).

cultural imperialism n
kulturimperialism
(chiefly, depreciative) The imposition of a dominant nation's culture onto a nondominant nation, often through the export of cultural products such as film and music.

cultural studies n
kulturvetenskap
A diverse field of study which examines representations of culture through a variety of academic theories.

culture /ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ cultures n
kultur
The arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize humankind, or a particular society or nation.
The beliefs, values, behaviour and material objects that constitute a people's way of life.
The conventional conducts and ideologies of a community; the system comprising the accepted norms and values of a society.
(anthropology) Any knowledge passed from one generation to the next, not necessarily with respect to human beings.
(microbiology) The process of growing a bacterial or other biological entity in an artificial medium.
(euphemism) Ethnicity, race (and its associated arts, customs, etc.)

culture shock culture shocks n
kulturchock
(anthropology, sociology) A state of anxious confusion experienced by someone exposed to an alien or unfamiliar environment.

culvert /ˈkʌlvə(ɹ)t/ culverts n
kulvert trumma vägtrumma
A channel crossing under a road or railway for the draining of water.

cum /kʌm/ n
sagge säd
(colloquial, vulgar) Semen.

cum /kʌm/ v
komma
(slang, vulgar) To have an orgasm, to feel the sensation of an orgasm.

cumbersome /ˈkʌmbəsəm/ /ˈkʌmbɚsəm/ more cumbersome most cumbersome adj
otymplig
Burdensome or hindering, as if a weight or drag; vexatious

cumbucket /ˈkʌmbʌkɪt/ cumbuckets n
spermahink
(slang, vulgar) A low, vile person.

cumin /ˈkjumɪn/ /ˈkjuːmɪn/ /ˈkumɪn/ /ˈkʊmɪn/ /ˈkʌmɪn/ cumins n
spiskummin kummin
The flowering plant Cuminum cyminum, in the family Apiaceae.
Its aromatic long seed, used as a spice, notably in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cookery.

cummerbund /ˈkʌmbɚˌbʌnd/ /ˈkʌməbʌnd/ /ˈkʌmɚˌbʌnd/ cummerbunds n
maggördel livgördel
(fashion) A broad sash, especially one that is pleated lengthwise and worn as an article of formal dress, as around a man's waist together with a tuxedo or dinner jacket. [from early 17th c.]

cumshot /ˈkʌm.ʃɒt/ cumshots n
spermasprut

cumulus /ˈkjuː.mjə.ləs/ cumuli n
cumulusmoln
A large white, puffy cloud that develops through convection.

cunctation /kʌŋkˈteɪʃən/ cunctations n
uppskov
(obsolete) Delay, hesitation, procrastination.

cuneiform /kjuˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /kjʊˈneɪ.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkju.nɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈkjuː.ni.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/ adj
kilformad kilformig
Having the form of a wedge; wedge-shaped, especially with a tapered end.
kilskrift
Written in the cuneiform writing system.

cuneiform /kjuˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /kjʊˈneɪ.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkju.nɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈkjuː.ni.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/ cuneiforms n
kilskrift
An ancient Mesopotamian writing system, adapted within several language families, originating as pictograms in Sumer around the 30th century BC, evolving into more abstract and characteristic wedge shapes formed by a blunt reed stylus on clayen tablets.
kilben
(anatomy) A wedge-shaped bone, especially a cuneiform bone.

cuneiform bone cuneiform bones n
kilben kilformat ben
(skeleton) Any one of three wedge-shaped bones of the foot.

cunnilingus /ˌkʌn.iˈlɪŋ.ɡəs/ /ˌkʌn.ɪˈlɪŋ.ɡəs/ cunnilinguses n
cunnilingus
The stimulation of the vulva using the mouth.

cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ more cunning most cunning adj
slug listig
Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.

cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ cunnings n
list slughet
The disposition to employ one's skill in an artful manner; craftiness; guile; artifice; skill of being cunning, sly, conniving, or deceitful.

cunning folk n
de kloka klok gubbe klok gumma
(historical) professional or semi-professional practitioners of magic (who were often charlatans) who were active from at least the 15th up until the early 20th century.

cunningly more cunningly most cunningly adv
förslaget
With cunning, cleverly.

cunt /kʌnt/ [kʰʌ̃nt] cunts n
fitta
(vulgar, countable) The female genitalia, especially the vulva.
(vulgar, offensive, countable) An extremely unpleasant or objectionable person (in US, especially a woman; in Commonwealth more usually a man).
(Australia, Ireland, NZ, UK, Commonwealth, countable, vulgar) An unpleasant or difficult experience or incident.

cunt juice cunt juices n
fittsaft

cuntface cuntfaces n
fittnylle
(vulgar) A term of abuse.

cup /kʊp/ /kʌp/ cups n
kopp
A concave vessel for drinking from, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.
pokal cup turnering
The contents of said vessel.
A contest for which a cup is awarded.
kaffekopp kkp kopp
A customary unit of measure
pokal
A trophy in the shape of an oversized cup.
kupa
One of the two parts of a brassiere which each cover a breast.

cup /kʊp/ /kʌp/ v
kupa
(transitive) To form into the shape of a cup, particularly of the hands.
hålla
(transitive) To hold something in cupped hands.

cup of tea /ˈkʌp əv ˈtiː/ /ˌkʌp ə ˈtiː/ cups of tea n
kopp te
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cup,‎ tea. A cup or mug with tea in it.

cup-shaped adj
bägarformig
Having the hollow form of a cup (but without the handle)

cupbearer /ˈkʌpˌbɛəɹə/ /ˈkʌpˌbɛɹɚ/ cupbearers n
ganymed munskänk skänksven
(chiefly, historical) One who ceremonially fills and hands out the cups in which a drink is served.

cupboard /ˈkʌb.əd/ /ˈkʌb.ɚd/ /ˈkʌp.boɹd/ cupboards n
skåp
A cabinet, closet, or other piece of furniture with shelves intended for storing cookware, dishware, or food; similar cabinets or closets used for storing other items.

cupcake /ˈkʌpkeɪk/ cupcakes n
muffins
A small cake baked in a usually paper container shaped like a cup, often with icing on top.

cupping /ˈkʌpɪŋ/ cuppings n
koppning
(medicine) Fire cupping, a traditional therapeutic treatment called in which heated cupping glasses are applied to the skin, supposedly to draw blood towards the surface.

cupping glass cupping glasses n
koppningsglas
(archaic, medicine) A glass vessel used in cupping.

cupronickel cupronickels n
kopparnickel
An alloy of copper containing from 10 to 40% nickel.

cur /kɜː/ /kɝ/ curs n
byracka
(dated, or, humorous) A contemptible or inferior dog.

curable more curable most curable adj
botbar
Capable of being cured.

curate /kjʊəˈɹeɪt/ /kjʊˈɹeɪt/ /ˈkjʊɹeɪt/ v
kurera
(transitive) To act as a curator for.

curaçao /ˈk(j)ʊəɹ.əˌsaʊ/ /ˈk(j)ʊəɹ.əˌsoʊ/ /ˈkjuːɹəsaʊ/ /ˈkjuːɹəsəʊ/ /ˌk(j)ʊəɹ.əˈsaʊ/ /ˌk(j)ʊəɹ.əˈsoʊ/ curaçaos n
Curaçao
A liqueur, made from eau-de-vie, sugar and, as flavor, dried peel of sweet and sour oranges, naturally colorless but often artificially colored blue.

curd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ curds n
ostmassa
The part of milk that coagulates when it sours or is treated with enzymes; used to make cottage cheese, dahi, etc.

curdle /ˈkɜː.dəl/ /ˈkɝ.dəl/ v
skära
(ambitransitive) To form curds so that it no longer flows smoothly; to cause to form such curds. (usually said of milk)
stelna
(ambitransitive) To clot or coagulate; to cause to congeal, such as through cold. (metaphorically of blood)

cure /kjɔː(ɹ)/ /kjɜː(ɹ)/ /kjɝ/ /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ cures n
kur
A method, device or medication that restores good health.

cure /kjɔː(ɹ)/ /kjɜː(ɹ)/ /kjɝ/ /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ v
bota kurera
(transitive) To restore to health.

curfew /ˈkɜː.fjuː/ /ˈkɝ.fju/ curfews n
utegångsförbud
Any regulation requiring people to be off the streets and in their homes by a certain time.
aftonringning
(historical) A regulation in feudal Europe by which fires had to be covered up or put out at a certain fixed time in the evening, marked by the ringing of an evening bell.

curiosity /-ɪti/ /ˌkjɔːɹiˈɒsəti/ /ˌkjɔːˈɹɒsəti/ /ˌkjɚiˈɑsəti/ /ˌkjɜːˈɹɒsəti/ /ˌkjʊəɹiˈɑsəti/ /ˌkjʊəɹiˈɒsəti/ /ˌkjʊəˈɹɒsəti/ curiosities n
nyfikenhet
(uncountable) Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring. [from 17th c.]
kuriositet kuriosum
A unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest. [from 17th c.]

curiosity killed the cat proverb
nyfiken i en strut
One should not be curious about things that can be dangerous.

curious /-i.jɪs/ /-i.ɪs/ /ˈkjɔː-/ /ˈkjɚ.i.əs/ /ˈkjʊ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈkjʊ.ɹəs/ /ˈkjʊə.ɹi.əs/ curiouser curiousest more curious most curious adj
nyfiken
Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying.
besynnerlig märklig märkvärdig
Leading one to ask questions about; somewhat odd, out of the ordinary, or unusual.

curium /ˈkjʊəɹiəm/ n
curium
A highly fissile transuranic chemical element (symbol Cm) with an atomic number of 96.

curl /kəːl/ /kɝl/ curls n
lock hårlock
A curving piece or lock of hair; a ringlet.
skruv
A spin making the trajectory of an object curve.
curl
(curling) Movement of a moving rock away from a straight line.
rotation
(calculus) The vector field denoting the rotationality of a given vector field.
(calculus, proper noun) The vector operator, denoted \rm{curl}\; or \vec{\nabla}\times\vec{\left(\cdot\right)}, that generates this field.

curl /kəːl/ /kɝl/ v
spela curling
(intransitive, curling) To take part in the sport of curling.

curl bar curl bars n
curlstång
A weight bar with a twisting particularly for biceps curls.

curl up v
krypa ihop kura
(intransitive) to shape one's body into a somewhat ball-like shape, with one's legs tucked into the abdomen, especially for cosiness or for protection.

curler /ˈkɜː(ɹ)lə(ɹ)/ curlers n
curlingspelare curlare
A sportsman who plays curling.

curlew sandpiper curlew sandpipers n
spovsnäppa
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris ferruginea)

curling /ˈkəɹlɪŋ/ /ˈkɜː(ɹ)lɪŋ/ curlings n
curling
(uncountable) A winter sport where players aim and slide stones down a sheet of ice and attempt to get their color stones closest to the house (a circular target marked on the ice).

curling iron curling irons n
locktång
A heated cylindrical device for curling the hair.

curly /ˈkɜːli/ /ˈkɝli/ curlier curliest adj
krullig lockig
Having curls.

curly bracket curly brackets n
klammerparentes krullparentes måsvinge måsvingeparentes
Either { or }, having various uses in math, music, computer programming and chemistry.

curly kale curly kales n
grönkål

currant /ˈkɝənt/ /ˈkʌɹənt/ currants n
korint vinbärsbuske
A small dried grape, usually the Black Corinth grape, rarely more than 4 mm in diameter when dried.
vinbär vinbärsbuske
The fruit of various shrubs of the genus Ribes, white, black or red.
vinbärsbuske vinbär
A shrub bearing such fruit.

currency /ˈkɝ.ən.si/ /ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/ currencies n
valuta
Money or other items used to facilitate transactions.

currency code currency codes n
valutakod
A three-letter designation assigned by ISO standard 4217 denoting a given currency.

currency risk currency risks n
valutarisk
(finance) A form of risk resulting from changes of currency exchange rates.

current /ˈkɝ.ənt/ /ˈkɝ.ɪnt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹənt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹɪnt/ currenter currentest more current most current adj
nuvarande
Existing or occurring at the moment.
aktuell gällande gångbar innevarande
Generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment.

current /ˈkɝ.ənt/ /ˈkɝ.ɪnt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹənt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹɪnt/ currents n
ström strömning
The part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction, especially (oceanography) short for ocean current.
ström
(electricity) the amount of electric charge flowing in each unit of time.
strömning riktning tendens
a tendency or a course of events

current account current accounts n
bytesbalans
That part of the balance of payments recording a nation's exports and imports of goods and services and transfer payments
checkkonto kurantkonto
(British, Ireland, banking) An account at a bank which is used for daily transactions.

current asset current assets n
omsättningstillgång
(accounting) An asset on the balance sheet which is expected to be sold or otherwise used up in the near future, usually within one year, or one business cycle - whichever is longer, such as cash, accounts receivable, and inventory.

current events n
aktualitet aktuell händelse
Current affairs; those events and issues of interest currently found in the news.

currently /kɝəntli/ /ˈkʌɹəntli/ more currently most currently adv
för närvarande för tillfället nu
At this moment, at present, now.

curriculum /kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm/ /kɚˈɪkjələm/ /kɜːɹˈɪk.juː.ləm/ curricula curriculums n
läroplan
The set of courses, coursework, and their content, offered at a school or university.

curriculum vitae /kəˈɹɪkjələm ˈviːtaɪ/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm ˈviːteɪ/ curricula vitae curricula vitarum n
CV
(British) A written account of one's life comprising one's education, accomplishments, work experience, publications, etc.; especially, one used to apply for a job.

curry /ˈkɝ.i/ /ˈkʌɹ.i/ curries n
curry
One of a family of dishes originating from Indian cuisine, flavoured by a spiced sauce
A spiced sauce or relish, especially one flavoured with curry powder

curry paste curry pastes n
currypasta
A moist blend of vegetables and spices ground together and used as a base for curries, especially in Thai and Cambodian cuisines.

curry powder curry powders n
curry
A mixture of spices, usually including turmeric, commonly used in Asian-style cooking.

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝs/ curses n
förbannelse
A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.
A prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone.
svordom förbannelse
A vulgar epithet.

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝs/ v
förbanna fördöma
(transitive) To place a curse upon (a person or object).
To call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon; to imprecate evil upon; to execrate.
svära
To bring great evil upon; to be the cause of serious harm or unhappiness to; to furnish with that which will be a cause of deep trouble; to afflict or injure grievously; to harass or torment.

cursed /kɜːst/ /kɝst/ /ˈkɜːsɪd/ /ˈkɝsɪd/ [kʰɝst] [ˈkʰɝsɪ̈d] curseder cursedest more cursed most cursed adj
förbannad
Under some divine harm, malady, or other curse.

cursive /ˈkɜːsɪv/ /ˈkɝsɪv/ more cursive most cursive adj
kursiv handskriven
(of writing) Having successive letters joined together.

cursive /ˈkɜːsɪv/ /ˈkɝsɪv/ cursives n
skrivstil
(uncountable) Joined-up handwriting.

cursor /kɜɹsəɹ/ /kɜːsə/ [ˈkʰɜːsə] [ˈkʰɜ˞sə˞] cursors n
muspekare pekare
(GUI) A moving icon or other representation, usually called a pointer, of the position of the pointing device.
insättningspunkt markör
(computing) An indicator, often a blinking line or bar and sometimes called a caret, indicating where the next insertion or other edit will take place.

cursory /ˈkɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɜːs.ɹi/ /ˈkɝː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɝːs.ɹi/ /ˈkɵː.sɘ.ɹi/ /ˈkɵːs.ɹi/ more cursory most cursory adj
flyktig ytlig hastig
Hasty or superficial.

curt /kɜːt/ /kɝt/ curter curtest adj
brysk tvär
Brief or terse, especially to the point of being rude.

curtain /ˈkɜː.tən/ /ˈkɝ.tən/ [ˈkʰɝʔn̩] curtains n
gardin förhänge skynke
A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.
ridå gardin
A similar piece of cloth that separates the audience and the stage in a theater.

curtain call curtain calls n
inrop

curtsey /ˈkɜːtsɪ/ /ˈkɝtsɪ/ curtseys curtsies n
nigning knix
A small bow, generally performed by a woman or a girl, where she crosses the shin of one leg behind the calf of her other leg and briefly bends her knees and lowers her body in deference.

curtsey /ˈkɜːtsɪ/ /ˈkɝtsɪ/ v
niga
To make a curtsey.

curvaceous /-ʃəs/ /kɚˈveɪ.ʃɪs/ more curvaceous most curvaceous adj
kurvig
(of a, woman) Having shapely and voluptuous curves; curvy.

curve /kɚv/ /kɜːv/ [ˈkʰɚv] [ˈkʰɜːv] curves n
kurva
A gentle bend, such as in a road.
A simple figure containing no straight portions and no angles; a curved line.
(geometry) A one-dimensional figure of non-zero length; the graph of a continuous map from a one-dimensional space.
kurva figur
A grading system based on the scale of performance of a group used to normalize a right-skewed grade distribution (with more lower scores) into a bell curve, so that more can receive higher grades, regardless of their actual knowledge of the subject.

curve /kɚv/ /kɜːv/ [ˈkʰɚv] [ˈkʰɜːv] v
kröka böja
(transitive) To bend; to crook.
böja
(intransitive) To bend or turn gradually from a given direction.

curved /kɜːvd/ /kɝːvd/ more curved most curved adj
böjd krokig krum kurvig
Having a curve or curves; curving.

curvilinear adj
kroklinjig
Having bends; curved; curvilineal.

curvy /ˈkɚ.vi/ /ˈkɜː.vi/ curvier curviest adj
kurvig
Having curves.

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ cushions n
kudde dyna
A soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support.
kudde
Something acting as a cushion, especially to absorb a shock or impact.
vall
(sports, billiards, snooker, pool) The lip around a table in cue sports which absorbs some of the impact of the billiard balls and bounces them back.

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ v
madrassera stoppa
To furnish with cushions.
dämpa mildra
To absorb or deaden the impact of.

cusk cusks n
lubb
A marine cod-like fish in the ling family Lotidae, Brosme brosme.

cusp /kʌsp/ cusps n
egg pigg pik spets udd
A sharp point or pointed end.

cuss /kʌs/ v
svära
(chiefly, US, colloquial) To use cursing, to use bad language, to speak profanely.

custard /ˈkʌs.təd/ /ˈkʌs.tɚd/ custards n
vaniljkräm vaniljsås
(by extension) A similar sauce made from milk and cornflour or custard powder (and usually sugar, and sometimes vanilla or other flavourings) and thickened by heat.

custodian /kəˈstoʊdiən/ custodians n
förmyndare
A person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or keeper.

custodianship custodianships n
förmyndarskap
The office, or the duty of a custodian.

custody /ˈkʌstədiː/ custodies n
vårdnad
The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
förvar
The state of being imprisoned or detained, usually pending a trial.

custom /ˈkʌstəm/ customs n
sed sedvänja vana
Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.

custom house custom houses n
tull tullstation
An official building, in a port, where customs are collected and shipping is cleared for entry and exit

customary /ˈkʌs.tə.m(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈkʌs.təˌmɛɹ.i/ more customary most customary adj
bruklig
In accordance with, or established by, custom or common usage
hävd
Holding or held by custom

customer /ˈkʌstəmə/ /ˈkʌstəmɚ/ customers n
kund
A patron, a client; one who purchases or receives a product or service from a business or merchant, or intends to do so.

customer care n
kundvård

customer service n
kundservice kundtjänst
The act of providing services to customers before, during and after a purchase.
kundtjänst
A department that provides services to existing customers.

customize /ˈkʌst.ə.maɪ̯z/ v
anpassa skräddarsy
To build or alter according to personal preferences or specifications.

customs /ˈkʌs.təmz/ customs n
tull
(in the plural) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods.

customs officer customs officers n
tulltjänsteman tullare
An officer enforcing customs laws.

customs union customs unions n
tullunion tullförening
A type of trade bloc which is composed of a free trade area with a common external tariff.

customs value n
tullvärde
the value of an item going through customs, as used to determine the duties levied

cut /kʊt/ /kʌt/ more cut most cut adj
klippt skuren
(participial adjective) Having been cut.

cut /kʊt/ /kʌt/ cuts n
snitt
The act of cutting.
The result of cutting.
skärsår
An opening resulting from cutting; an incision or wound.
snitt giv
(card games) The act or right of dividing a deck of playing cards.
skärning snitt
The manner or style in which a garment or an article of clothing is fashioned.
gravyr kopparstick träsnitt
An engraved block or plate; the impression from such an engraving.

cut /kʊt/ /kʌt/ v
klippa ut skära skära ut
To form or shape by cutting.
skära
To perform an incision on, for example with a knife.
skära klippa kapa
To divide with a knife, scissors, or another sharp instrument.
klippa
(intransitive) To admit of incision or severance; to yield to a cutting instrument.
kapa klippa bort utesluta
To separate or omit, in a situation where one was previously associated.
klippa kupera
To abridge or shorten a work; to remove a portion of a recording during editing.
klippa tränga
(transitive, computing) To remove (text, a picture, etc.) and place in memory in order to paste at a later time.
kupera
(transitive, intransitive) To divide a pack of playing cards into two.
skära klippa kapa klippa bort tillskära utesluta
(transitive, slang) To make, to negotiate, to conclude.

cut in v
smita före
To join a queue in the middle, as opposed to at the back.

cut off v
skära av avskära kapa
(transitive) To remove via cutting.
skära av avbryta avskära bortkoppla bryta urkoppla
(transitive) To isolate or remove from contact.
avbryta
(transitive) To stop providing funds or something else to (someone).
(transitive) To end abruptly.
(transitive) To interrupt (someone speaking).
preja
(transitive) (North American) swerve in front of (another car) while driving; cut [someone] up
avstänga bortkoppla bryta frånkoppla koppla bort koppla ifrån
(transitive, US, regional, Southern US) To turn off or switch off (an electrical device).

cut one's coat according to one's cloth v
rätta mun efter matsäcken
(idiomatic) To live within one's means, without spending more than is affordable.

cut the mustard /kʌt ðə ˈmʌstəd/ /kʌt ðə ˈmʌstəɹd/ v
duga räcka till
(intransitive, idiomatic) To achieve the expected standard; to be effective or good enough; to suffice.

cut to the chase v
komma till saken
(idiomatic) To get to the point; to get on with it; to state something directly.

cut-out /ˈkʌt.aʊt/ /ˈkʌɾ-/ cut-outs n
utskärning
A hole or space produced when something is removed by cutting.

cut-rate adj
lågpris
Offered for sale or rent at a lower than usual rate.

cutaway /ˈkʌtəweɪ/ cutaways n
genomskärning
A diagram or model having outer layers removed so as to show the interior

cutback cutbacks n
nedskärning
A reduction of some sort in an existing program or service.

cute /kjuːt/ /kɪu̯t/ cuter cutest adj
söt gullig
Possessing physical features, behaviors, personality traits or other properties that are mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals; e.g. fair, dainty, round, and soft physical features, disproportionately large eyes and head, playfulness, fragility, helplessness, curiosity or shyness, innocence, affectionate behavior.
fin söt
Lovable, charming, attractive or pleasing, especially in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way.
klipsk listig slug
Mentally keen or discerning (See also acute)

cuticle /ˈkjuːtɪkəl/ cuticles n
nagelband
The strip of hardened skin at the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail.

cutie /ˈkjuti/ /ˈkjuːti/ [-ɾi] cuties n
sötis sötnos
A cute person or animal.

cutie patootie /ˌkjuti pəˈtuti/ /ˌkjuːti pəˈtuːti/ [ˌkjuɾi pəˈtuɾi] cutie patooties n
gulleplutt
(chiefly, US, slang) An adorable and attractive person.

cutie pie /ˈkjuːti ˌpaɪ/ cutie pies n
sötis sötnos
(chiefly, US) A cute person, often female.

cutlass /ˈkʌtləs/ cutlasses n
huggare
(nautical) A short sword with a curved blade, and a convex edge; once used by sailors when boarding an enemy ship.

cutler cutlers n
knivsmed
One whose business is making or dealing in cutlery.

cutlery /ˈkʊt.lə.ɹi/ /ˈkʌt.lə.ɹi/ cutleries n
bestick
A collective ensemble of eating and serving utensils such as knives, forks and spoons.

cutlet cutlets n
kotlett
A thin slice of meat, usually fried.

cutter /ˈkʌtə/ /ˈkʌtɚ/ cutters n
skärare
A person or device that cuts (in various senses).
kutter skuta
(nautical) A single-masted, fore-and-aft rigged, sailing vessel with at least two headsails, and a mast set further aft than that of a sloop.
skeppsbåt
(nautical) A ship's boat, used for transport ship-to-ship or ship-to-shore.

cutthroat /ˈkʌtθɹoʊt/ more cutthroat most cutthroat adj
mördande
Ruthlessly competitive, dog-eat-dog.

cutthroat /ˈkʌtθɹoʊt/ cutthroats n
mördare
A murderer who slits the throats of victims.

cutting /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ cuttings n
skärning
(countable, uncountable) The action of the verb to cut.
avsnitt
(countable) A section removed from a larger whole.
stickling
(countable, horticulture) A leaf, stem, branch, or root removed from a plant and cultivated to grow a new plant.
urklipp pressklipp
(countable) A newspaper clipping.
urval
(countable) An abridged selection of written work, often intended for performance.
klippning
(uncountable, cinematography, sound engineering) The editing of film or other recordings.

cutting room cutting rooms n
klipprum
(cinema) A room in which a film is edited to its final form.

cuttlefish /-təɹ-/ /ˈkʌt(ə)lfɪʃ/ /ˈkʌtl̩fɪʃ/ [-ɾ(ə)l] cuttlefish cuttlefishes n
bläckfisk
any of various squid-like cephalopods (marine mollusks) of the order Sepiida that have eight arms, two retractable tentacles, and a calcareous internal shell, and can eject a dark ink when threatened

cuvette /kjuˈvɛt/ cuvettes n
degel gjutskål kyvett
a pot, bucket, or basin, in which molten plate glass is carried from the melting pot to the casting table
kyvett innerboett
(analytical chemistry) a small vessel with at least two flat and transparent sides, used to hold a liquid sample to be analysed in the light path of a spectrometer

cwtch /kʊtʃ/ cwtches n
kram
(Wales) A hug or cuddle.

cyan /saɪˈæn/ /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪˌæn/ more cyan most cyan adj
cyan cyanfärgad turkos turkosfärgad
Of the colour cyan.

cyan /saɪˈæn/ /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪˌæn/ cyans n
cyan cyanfärg turkos turkosfärg
An additive secondary colour midway between green and blue, evoked by wavelengths between ~490 and ~520 nm.

cyanide /ˈsaɪənaɪd/ cyanides n
cyanid
(chemistry, countable) Any compound containing the -C≡N group or the CN− anion.

cyanosis /ˌsaɪəˈnoʊsɪs/ cyanoses n
cyanos
(pathology) A blue discolouration of the skin due to the circulation of blood low in oxygen.

cyber- /ˈsaɪbə/ /ˈsaɪbɚ/ prefix
cyber- sajber-
Relating to the Internet or cyberspace, or to computers more generally.

cyberattack cyberattacks n
cyberattack
An attack or intrusion by means of a computer network such as the Internet, often for the purpose of spying.

cyberbullying n
nätmobbning
Acts in cyberspace intended to make life unpleasant for another person.

cybercrime cybercrimes n
cyberbrott nätbrottslighet
Crime committed using computer networks.

cyberharassment n
nätmobbning
Harassment that takes place online, in cyberspace.

cyberneticist cyberneticists n
datavetare kybernetiker
Someone who studies cybernetics.

cybernetics /ˌsaɪ.bə(ɹ)ˈnɛ.tɪks/ n
cybernetik kybernetik reglerteknik
The theory/science of communication and control in living organisms or machines.
reglerteknik
The art/study of governing, controlling automatic processes and communication.
datateknik datavetenskap kybernetik
Technology related to computers and Internet.

cyberpunk cyberpunks n
cyberpunk
(science fiction, uncountable) A subgenre of science fiction which focuses on computer or information technology and virtual reality juxtaposed with a degree of breakdown or radical change in the social order.
(music genre, uncountable) A musical genre related to the punk movement that makes use of electronic sounds such as synthesizers.

cybersecurity /saɪbəsɪˈkjʊəɹɪtɪ/ n
cybersäkerhet
Security against electronic attacks such as cyberwarfare or cyberterrorism.

cybersex n
cybersex
A virtual sexual encounter in which two or more persons connected remotely via a computer network send one another sexually explicit messages simulating a sexual experience.

cyberspace /ˈsaɪ.bəɹˌspeɪs/ /ˈsaɪ.bəˌspeɪs/ cyberspaces n
cyberrymd sajberspejs
A world of information accessed through the Internet.

cyclamen cyclamens n
cyklamen
Any of various flowering plants, of the genus Cyclamen, widely cultivated as a houseplant, having decorative leaves and solitary flowers.

cycle /ˈsaɪ.kəl/ /ˈsɑɪ.kəl/ [ˈsaɪ.kl̩] [ˈsɑɪ.kl̩] cycles n
cykel
A complete rotation of anything.
A process that returns to its beginning and then repeats itself in the same sequence.
A series of poems, songs or other works of art, typically longer than a trilogy.
program cykel
A programme on a washing machine, dishwasher, or other such device.

cycle /ˈsaɪ.kəl/ /ˈsɑɪ.kəl/ [ˈsaɪ.kl̩] [ˈsɑɪ.kl̩] v
cykla
To go through a cycle or to put through a cycle.

cycle rickshaw cycle rickshaws n
cykelriksha riksha
A rickshaw, mostly used as taxi, with two wheels in the back for the carriage and one wheel for steering in the front (or sometimes vice versa), propelled by the action of a driver’s feet upon pedals.

cyclic /ˈsaɪ.klɪk/ /ˈsɑɪ.klɪk/ /ˈsɪk.lɪk/ more cyclic most cyclic adj
cyklisk
Characterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals.
(mathematics, of a group) Being generated by only one element.

cycling /ˈsaɪk(ə)lɪŋ/ cyclings n
cykelsport cykling
(uncountable) The sport of riding and racing cycles, especially bicycles.

cyclist /ˈsaɪ.klɪst/ cyclists n
cyklist
A person who rides a cycle, especially a bicycle, or who habitually engages in cycling.

cyclo- /saɪ.kloʊ/ /saɪ.klə/ /sʌɪ.klə(ʊ)/ prefix
cyklo-
Circle, circular.

cycloalkane cycloalkanes n
cykloalkan
(organic chemistry) Any saturated alicyclic hydrocarbon.

cyclobutane cyclobutanes n
cyklobutan
(uncountable, organic compound) A simple alicyclic hydrocarbon, C4H8; a light inflammable gas.
(countable, organic chemistry) Any derivative of this compound.

cyclocross /ˈsaɪkləʊˌkɹɒs/ n
cykelkross
(cycle racing) A form of bicycle racing consisting of many laps of a short course featuring pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills and obstacles and requiring the rider to quickly dismount, carry the bike whilst navigating the obstruction and remount in one motion.

cycloheptane cycloheptanes n
cykloheptan
(organic compound) An alicyclic hydrocarbon, C7H14; a volatile inflammable liquid.

cyclohexane /ˌsaɪkloʊˈhɛkseɪn/ cyclohexanes n
cyklohexan
(organic compound) An alicyclic hydrocarbon, C6H12, consisting of a ring of six carbon atoms; a volatile liquid.

cyclone /ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/ /ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/ cyclones n
cyklon
(broad sense) A weather phenomenon consisting of a system of winds rotating around a centre of low atmospheric pressure.
(narrow sense) Such a weather phenomenon occurring in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean

cyclopentane cyclopentanes n
cyklopentan
(organic compound) An alicyclic hydrocarbon, C5H10; a volatile inflammable liquid, sometimes used as a solvent.

cyclopropane cyclopropanes n
cyklopropan
(organic compound, pharmaceutical drug) The simplest alicyclic hydrocarbon, C3H6, an inflammable gas, sometimes used as an anaesthetic.

cyclops /ˈsaɪˌklɑps/ cyclopes cyclops cyclopses n
cyklop
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A one-eyed giant from Greek and Roman mythology.

cyclotron /ˈsaɪklətɹɒn/ cyclotrons n
cyklotron
An early particle accelerator in which charged particles were generated at a central source and accelerated spirally outward through a fixed magnetic field and alternating electric fields.

cylinder /ˈsɪləndɚ/ /ˈsɪlɪndə(ɹ)/ [ˈsɪlɪ̈ndɚ] cylinders n
cylinder
(geometry) A surface created by projecting a closed two-dimensional curve along an axis intersecting the plane of the curve.
(geometry) A solid figure bounded by a cylinder and two parallel planes intersecting the cylinder.
Any object in the form of a circular cylinder.
A cylindrical cavity or chamber in a mechanism, such as the counterpart to a piston found in a piston-driven engine.
An early form of phonograph recording, made on a wax cylinder.

cylinder head cylinder heads n
cylinderhuvud cylinderlock topplock
(automotive) A part of an internal combustion engine, usually made as a removable piece, that closes one end of the engine's cylinders.

cylindrical /sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/ more cylindrical most cylindrical adj
cylindrisk
Shaped like a cylinder.

cymbal /ˈsɪmbəl/ [ˈsɪmbɫ̩] cymbals n
cymbal bäcken
(musical instruments) A concave plate of brass or bronze that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck: played either in pairs, by striking them together, or singly by striking with a drumstick or the like.

cyme /saɪm/ cymes n
begränsad blomställning centrifugal inflorenscens cymös blomställning knippelik blomställning
(botany) A flattish or convex flower cluster, of the centrifugal or determinate type, on which each axis terminates with a flower which blooms before the flowers below it. Contrast raceme.

cymophane /ˈsaɪ.məˌfeɪn/ /ˈsʌɪ.mə(ʊ)ˌfeɪn/ cymophanes n
kattöga
(mineral) A translucent yellowish chatoyant chrysoberyl.

cynic /ˈsɪnɪk/ more cynic most cynic adj
cyniker
cynical (in all senses)
(not comparable) Relating to the Dog Star.

cynical /ˈsɪnɪkəl/ more cynical most cynical adj
cynisk
Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.

cynicism /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪzəm/ cynicisms n
cynism
(countable) A skeptical, scornful or pessimistic comment or act.

cynological adj
kynologisk

cynologist cynologists n
kynolog
One who studies dogs.

cynology n
kynologi
The study of dogs.

cynophobia /ˌsaɪnəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌsaɪnəˈfəʊbi.ə/ cynophobias n
kynofobi
An irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines.

cypress /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ cypresses n
cypress
An evergreen coniferous tree with flattened shoots bearing small scale-like leaves, whose dark foliage is sometimes associated with mourning, in family Cupressaceae, especially the genera Cupressus and Chamaecyparis.

cyst /sɪst/ cysts n
cysta
A pouch or sac without opening, usually membranous and containing morbid matter, which develops in one of the natural cavities or in the substance of an organ.

cysteine /ˈsɪs.tɪ.iːn/ cysteines n
cystein
(amino acid) A sulphur-containing nonessential amino acid C3H7NO2S found in most animal proteins; it readily oxidizes to cystine.

cystoscopy cystoscopies n
cystoskopi
An endoscopy of the urinary bladder via the urethra

cytokine cytokines n
cytokin
(protein, immunology) Any of various small regulatory proteins that regulate the cells of the immune system.

cytology /saɪˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /saɪˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
cytologi
(biology) The study of cells.

cytopathology cytopathologies n
cytopatologi
(cytology, pathology) The branch of pathology that deals with abnormalities of cells.

cytoplasm /ˈsaɪtoʊˌplæzəm/ /ˈsaɪtəʊˌplæzəm/ cytoplasms n
cytoplasma
(cytology) The contents of a cell except for the nucleus. It includes cytosol, organelles, vesicles, and the cytoskeleton.

cytoskeleton cytoskeleta cytoskeletons n
cellskelett

cytosol cytosols n
cytosol
(cytology) The aqueous solution of a cell's cytoplasm, consisting of water, organic molecules and inorganic ions.

cytosolic more cytosolic most cytosolic adj
cytosolisk
Of or pertaining to the cytosol.

cytotoxic T cell cytotoxic T cells n
T-mördarcell cytotoxisk T-cell mördar-T-cell
(immunology) A subtype of T cell, capable of inducing death in infected somatic or tumor cells.

d'oh /doʊ(ʔ)/ /dəʊ(ʔ)/ interjection
d'oh
Expresses frustration or anger, especially at one’s own stupidity.

d-pad d-pads n
styrkors
(video games) A plus-shaped directional input pad on a video game controller that allows for eight degrees of movement, now largely superseded by the thumbstick.

d10 n
T10

d100 n
d100

d12 n
T12

d20 /ˈdaɪˌtwɛnti/ /ˈdiːˌtwɛnti/ n
T20

d4 d4s n
T4

d6 d6s n
T6

d8 d8s n
T8

dab /dæb/ dabs n
dutta
A soft tap or blow; a blow or peck from a bird's beak; an aimed blow.
baddare
One skilful or proficient; an expert; an adept.
klick
A small amount, a blob of some soft or wet substance.

dace /deɪs/ dace daces n
stäm
A shoal-forming fish of species Leuciscus leuciscus, common to swift rivers in England and Wales and in Europe.

dacha /ˈdæt͡ʃə/ dachas dachi n
datja
A Russian villa or summer house in the countryside.

dachshund /ˈdæk.sənd/ /ˈdæksˌhʊnd/ /ˈdæʃ.h(a)ʊnd/ /ˈdæʃ.ənd/ /ˈdɑk.sənd/ /ˈdɑksˌhʊnt/ /ˈdɑːksˌhʊnd/ dachshunde dachshunds n
tax
A certain breed of dog having short legs and a long trunk, including standard-sized, miniature (smooth-haired, long-haired, and short-haired) varieties.

dacite /ˈdeɪsaɪt/ dacites n
dacit
(geology) An igneous, volcanic rock with a high iron content.

dactyl /ˈdæktɪɫ/ dactyls n
daktyl
A metrical foot of three syllables (— ⏑ ⏑), one long followed by two short, or one accented followed by two unaccented.

dactyloscopy /ˌdæktɪlˈɒskəpi/ n
daktyloskopi
The forensic analysis and comparison of fingerprints as a means of identification of individuals

dad /dæd/ dads n
pappa
(informal) A father, a male parent.

dad joke v
pappaskämt torrt skämt
(colloquial) To tell (someone) a dad joke.

dadaism /ˈdɑːdɑːɪzəm/ dadaisms n
dadaism
The cultural movement of Dada.

dadbod dadbods n
pappakropp
(slang) The slighty paunchy body type characteristic of a father; a man who has this type of body.

daddy /ˈdædi/ daddies n
pappa
(slang, obsolete) The person who gives away the bride at a wedding, in the absence of her actual father.

daemon /ˈdeɪmən/ /ˈdiːmən/ daemons n
demon
(computing, Unix) A process (a running program) that does not have a controlling terminal.

daffodil /ˈdæfəˌdɪl/ daffodils n
påsklilja
(countable) A bulbous plant of the genus Narcissus, with yellow flowers and a trumpet shaped corona, especially Narcissus pseudonarcissus, the national flower of Wales.

daft /dæft/ /dɑːft/ dafter daftest adj
dum fånig löjlig tramsig
(chiefly, Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, informal) Foolish, silly, stupid.
galen sinnessjuk
(chiefly, Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, informal) Crazy, insane, mad.

dagger /ˈdæɡə/ /ˈdæɡəɹ/ daggers n
dolk kors
(weapons) A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.

dahlia /ˈdeɪlɪə/ /ˈdɑːlɪə/ dahlias n
dahlia
Any plant of the genus Dahlia, tuberous perennial flowering plants native to Mexico.

daikon /ˈdaɪkɒn/ daikon daikons n
trädgårdsrättika
An East Asian cultivar or subspecies of garden radish (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus, syn. Raphanus sativus) bearing a large, white, carrot-shaped taproot consumed throughout East and South Asia but grown in North America primarily as a fallow crop for its fast-growing leaves (used as animal fodder) and as a soil ripper.

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adj
daglig
That occurs every day, or at least every working day

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adv
dagligen varje dag
quotidianly, every day

daily /ˈdeɪli/ dailies n
dagstidning
A newspaper that is published every day.

daily life daily lives n
vardagsliv
The activities that make up a person's normal life.

dainty /ˈdeɪnti/ daintier daintiest adj
nätt
Elegant; delicately small and pretty.

dainty /ˈdeɪnti/ dainties n
delikatess godbit läckerbit läckerhet
A delicacy (choice or pleasing food).

daiquiri /ˈdaɪ.kə.ɹi/ /ˈdaɪ.kɪ.ɹi/ /ˈdæ.kə.ɹi/ /ˈdæ.kɪ.ɹi/ daiquiris n
daiquiri
A cocktail of rum, lemon or lime juice and sugar, sometimes with fruit added.

dairy /ˈdɛə.ɹi/ /ˈdɛɚ.i/ /ˈdɛɹ.i/ dairies n
mejeri
A place, often on a farm, where milk is processed and turned into products such as butter and cheese.
jourbutik minilivs närbutik
(New Zealand) A corner store, superette or minimart.
mjölkbutik mejeriprodukter mjölkaffär mjölkbod mjölkprodukter
(uncountable) (also dairy products or dairy produce) Products produced from milk.

dairy product dairy products n
mejeriprodukt
Any foodstuff made from milk, such as cheese or yogurt.

dairymaid dairymaids n
mjölkpiga
(dated) A woman who works in a dairy.

dais /-əs/ /ˈdaɪ-/ /ˈdeɪ.əs/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ daises n
podium
A raised platform in a room for a high table, a seat of honour, a throne, or other dignified occupancy, such as ancestral statues; a similar platform supporting a lectern, pulpit, etc., which may be used to speak from. [from c. 1800.]

daisy /ˈdeɪ.zi/ daisies n
tusensköna
The wild flowering plant Bellis perennis of the Asteraceae family, with a yellow head and white petals
prästkrage
Any of numerous other flowering plants of various species, mostly among the asterids.

dale /deɪl/ dales n
dal
(slightly dated, mainly, Britain) A valley, often in an otherwise hilly area.

dalgona /dælˈɡoʊnə/ /dælˈɡəʊnə/ dalgonas n
dalgona
A Korean sweet made of sugar and baking soda.

dalgona coffee dalgona coffees n
dalgona-kaffe
A coffee beverage made using whipped dalgona-flavored coffee cream and milk.

dam /dæm/ dams n
damm
A structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining or diverting some of the water or retarding the release of accumulated water to avoid abrupt flooding.

damage /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/ damages n
skada förlust
Injury or harm; the condition or measure of something not being intact.

damage /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/ v
skada
(transitive) To impair the soundness, goodness, or value of; to harm or cause destruction.

damages /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒɪz/ n
skadestånd
(legal) The money paid or awarded to a claimant (in England), a pursuer (in Scotland) or a plaintiff (in the US) in a civil action as compensation for a loss suffered by the same.

damask /ˈdæm.əsk/ damasks n
damast
An ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus.

dammit /ˈdæmət/ /ˈdæmɪt/ interjection
fy fan fy sjutton fy tusan jäklar
(mildly, vulgar) Expressing anger, irritation, contempt, or disappointment.

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] adj
förbannad fördömd djävla sabla
(mildly, _, profane) Generic intensifier. Fucking; bloody.

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] adv
djävligt förbannat
(mildly, _, profane) Very; extremely.

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] interjection
fan
(mildly, _, profane) Used to express anger, irritation, disappointment, annoyance, contempt or surprise, etc. See also dammit.

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] damns n
dugg jota
(mildly, _, profane, chiefly in the negative) A small, negligible quantity, being of little value; a whit or jot.

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] v
fördöma förbanna
To condemn; to declare guilty; to doom; to adjudge to punishment.
förbanna
(profane) To curse; put a curse upon.

damnable /ˈdæmnəbl̩/ more damnable most damnable adj
fördömlig
Deserving of damnation; very bad.

damnify /ˈdæmnɪfaɪ/ v
tillfoga skada
(legal) To cause injuries or loss to.

damp /dæmp/ damper dampest adj
fuktig
In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.

damp /dæmp/ damps n
fuktighet
Moisture; humidity; dampness.

damp /dæmp/ v
dämpa
(transitive) To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).

dampen /ˈdæmpən/ v
fukta väta
(transitive) To make damp or moist; to make moderately wet.
dämpa
(transitive) To lessen; to dull; to make less intense (said of emotions and non-physical things).

damper /ˈdæmpɚ/ dampers n
dämpare
A contrivance (sordine), as in a pianoforte, to deaden vibrations; or, as in other pieces of mechanism, to check some action at a particular time.
spjäll
A valve or movable plate in the flue or other part of a stove, furnace, etc., used to check or regulate the draught of air.

dampness dampnesses n
fuktighet fukt
Moderate humidity; moisture; moistness; the state or quality of being damp.
fuktighet fuktighetsgrad
The degree to which something is damp or moist.

damsel /ˈdæm.zəl/ [ˈdɛəm.zɫ̩] [ˈdɛːm.zɫ̩] damsels n
flicka ungmö
A girl; a maiden (without sexual experience).

damsel in distress /ˈdæm.zəl ɪn dɪˈstɹɛs/ damsels in distress n
dam i nöd flicka i trångmål jungfru i fara jungfru i nöd
A young woman perceived as being helpless in a dangerous situation and requiring rescue.

damselfly /ˈdæmzəlflaɪ/ damselflies n
jungfruslända
Any of various insects of the suborder Zygoptera that have long slender bodies, and are similar to dragonflies but having wings folded when at rest.

damson /ˈdæmzən/ damsons n
krikon krikonträd
The edible fruit of this tree.

dance /dæn(t)s/ /dɑːns/ [dans] [deənts] [däns] [däːns] [dæns] [dæːns] [dɐːns] [dɑːns] [dɛənts] [ɖɑːns] dances n
dans
A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.

dance /dæn(t)s/ /dɑːns/ [dans] [deənts] [däns] [däːns] [dæns] [dæːns] [dɐːns] [dɑːns] [dɛənts] [ɖɑːns] v
dansa
(intransitive) To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.

dance floor dance floors n
dansgolv
A large floor, usually made of hardwood, used primarily for dancing.

dance step dance steps n
danssteg

dance to someone's tune v
dansa efter någons pipa
To do what someone demands or expects, do as told, defer to someone's wishes or demands, do someone's bidding.

dancer /ˈdæns.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈdæns.ɚ/ /ˈdɑːns.ə(ɹ)/ dancers n
dansare dansös danserska
A person who dances, usually as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.

dancing /ˈdænsɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːnsɪŋ/ dancings n
dans dansande
The activity of taking part in a dance.

dandelion /ˈdæn.dəˌlaɪ.ən/ /ˈdæn.dɪˌlaɪ.ən/ dandelions n
maskros
(countable) Any of the several species of plant in the genus Taraxacum, characterised by yellow flower heads and notched, broad-ended leaves, especially the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale).

dandruff /ˈdændɹʊf/ /ˈdændɹʌf/ dandruffs n
mjäll
scaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp; Pityriasis capitis

danger /ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ dangers n
fara
Exposure to likely harm; peril.
An instance or cause of likely harm.

danger zone danger zones n
farozon
A specifically hazardous place to be avoided, usually demarcated, such as an area with anti-personnel mines

dangerous /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚəs/ /ˈdeɪnʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnʒɹəs/ more dangerous most dangerous adj
farlig farligt
Full of danger.

dangerously more dangerously most dangerously adv
farligt
In a dangerous manner.

dangling modifier dangling modifiers n
syftningsfel
(grammar) A word or clause that qualifies another word or clause ambiguously, possibly causing confusion with regard to the intended meaning.

danish /ˈdeɪ.nɪʃ/ danishes n
wienerbröd
Danish pastry, light sweet yeast-raised roll usually filled with fruit or cheese.

dank /deɪŋk/ /dæŋk/ danker dankest adj
fuktig
Dark, damp and humid.

danse macabre /dɑns məˈkɑb(ɹə)/ danses macabres n
dödsdans
(arts) A conventional subject in art, literature and drama, or a particular work in that style, in which death (in the form of a putrid corpse, skeleton, the Grim Reaper, etc) is shown leading people to the grave.

daphne daphnes n
tibast
Any one of least 50 species of shrub in the genus Daphne of the family Thymelaeaceae, some of which are grown as ornamentals.

dapper /ˈdæpə(ɹ)/ dapperer dapperest adj
elegant
Stylishly dressed, neatly dressed, spiffy.

dapple [ˈdæpəɫ] more dapple most dapple adj
apelkastad
Having a mottled or spotted skin or coat, dappled.

dappled [ˈdæpəɫd] more dappled most dappled adj
fläckig spräcklig
Having a mottled or spotted skin or coat, dapple.

dare /dɛ(ə)ɹ/ /dɛə(ɹ)/ v
våga töras tordas
(intransitive) To have enough courage (to do something).
utmana
(transitive) To defy or challenge (someone to do something)
våga töras riskera tordas
(transitive) To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to

daredevil /ˈdɛədɛvəl/ [ˈdɛədɛvəɫ] daredevils n
våghals
A person who engages in very risky behavior, especially one who is motivated by a craving for excitement or attention. [from 1794]

daring /ˈdɛə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdɛɚ.ɪŋ/ /ˈdɛɹɪŋ/ more daring most daring adj
djärv
Adventurous, willing to take on or look for risks; overbold.

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ darker darkest adj
mörk
Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.
(of colour) Dull or deeper in hue; not bright or light.
Marked by or conducted with secrecy: hidden, secret; clandestine, surreptitious.
Without moral or spiritual light; sinister, malevolent, malign.

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ darks n
mörker mörk
A complete or (more often) partial absence of light.

dark blue dark blues n
mörkblå dunkelblå
A deep, dim blue colour: navy or similar.

dark chocolate dark chocolates n
mörk choklad
(countable) A serving or a variety of this chocolate.

dark elf dark elves n
mörkalv svartalv
(fantasy) A member of a race of elves that is evil, has a dark (often greyish or bluish) skin and/or lives in dark places.

dark energy n
mörk energi
(astronomy, astrophysics) A hypothetical form of energy which, it is supposed, is spread uniformly throughout space (and time) and has anti-gravitational properties: it represents a possible mechanism for the cosmological constant, and thus is one of the possible explanations for the current accelerating rate of expansion of the universe; and it is estimated to account for about 74% of the mass-energy of the universe.

dark figure dark figures n
mörkertal
(criminology, statistics) The estimated number of unreported criminal cases.

dark horse dark horses n
dark horse

dark lantern dark lanterns n
blindlykta
(now, chiefly, historical) A lantern with a panel that slides to block the light.

dark matter n
mörk materia
(astronomy, astrophysics, broadly) Matter which cannot be detected by its radiation but whose presence is inferred from gravitational effects.

dark red adj
mörkröd
(This entry is a translation hub.)

dark-eyed junco dark-eyed juncos n
mörkögd junco
Junco hyemalis, a passerine bird in the passerine family Passerellidae.

dark-skinned more dark-skinned most dark-skinned adj
mörkhyad
Having a relatively dark skin.

darken /ˈdɑɹkən/ /ˈdɑːkən/ v
förmörka
(transitive) To make dark or darker by reducing light.
mörkna
(intransitive) To become dark or darker (having less light).
(intransitive) To become dark or darker in colour.

darkish more darkish most darkish adj
mörklagd

darkness /ˈdɑɹknɪs/ /ˈdɑːknəs/ darknesses n
mörker
(uncountable) The state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light.

darkroom darkrooms n
mörkrum
(photography) A dark room, where photographs are developed.

darling /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ darlinger darlingest adj
bedårande charmig gullig söt
Charming, very cute.

darling /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ darlings n
älskling raring
A person who is dear to one.

darmstadtium /dɑːɹmˈʃtɑːtiəm/ n
darmstadtium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Ds) with atomic number 110.

darn /daːn/ /dɑɹn/ /dɑːn/ interjection
attans nedrans rackarns sablar

darn /daːn/ /dɑɹn/ /dɑːn/ v
stoppa
(transitive, sewing) To repair by stitching with thread or yarn, particularly by using a needle to construct a weave across a damaged area of fabric.

darnel /ˈdɑːnəɫ/ darnels n
dårrepe
A species of ryegrass, Lolium temulentum, often found in wheat fields and often host to a fungus intoxicating to humans and animals.

darner /ˈdɑːnə(ɹ)/ darners n
stopperska
One who darns.

darning darnings n
stoppning
A repair made by darning.

darning needle darning needles n
stoppnål
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see A needle used for darning.

dartboard /ˈdɑɹtbɔːɹd/ /ˈdɑːtbɔːd/ dartboards n
piltavla darttavla
A board used as a target for throwing darts.

darts /ˈdɑːts/ n
dart
(games, sports) A game or sport in which darts are thrown at a board, and points are scored depending on where the darts land

dash /dæʃ/ dashes n
tankstreck
(typography) Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).

dash /dæʃ/ v
jaga (iväg) rusa sno (iväg) sprinta spurta störta (iväg)
(intransitive) To run quickly or for a short distance.

dashboard /ˈdæʃˌboəɹd/ /ˈdæʃˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ /ˈdæʃˌbɔːɹd/ dashboards n
instrumentbräda stänkskärm
(historical) An upturned screen of wood or leather placed on the front of a horse-drawn carriage, sleigh or other vehicle that protected the driver from mud, debris, water and snow thrown up by the horse's hooves.

dashcam /ˈdæʃˌkæm/ dashcams n
bilkamera
(automotive) A digital video recorder mounted on the dashboard of a vehicle or elsewhere inside the vehicle to record occurrences in the vicinity, such as traffic accidents that the vehicle has been involved in, to provide evidence for criminal prosecutions, insurance claims, etc.

dashing /ˈdæʃɪŋ(ɡ)/ more dashing most dashing adj
hurtig käck
Spirited, audacious and full of high spirits.
elegant stilig tjusig
Chic, fashionable.

data /ˈdeɪ.tə/ /ˈdæt.ə/ /ˈdɐːtə/ /ˈdɑːtə/ [ˈdeɪ.ɾə] [ˈdäːɾə] [ˈdæɾ.ə] n
data
(collectively, uncountable) Information, especially in a scientific or computational context, or with the implication that it is organized.

data set data sets n
dataset
(computing) A file of related records on a computer-readable medium such as disk, especially one on a mainframe computer.
datamängd
(statistics) A set of data to be analyzed.

data structure data structures n
datastruktur
(computer science) Any form of storing and organizing data in a computer so that it can be accessed efficiently.

data type data types n
datatyp
(programming) A classification or category of various types of data, that states the possible values that can be taken, how they are stored, and what range of operations are allowed on them.

database /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdætəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdæːtəˌbeːs/ /ˈdɑːtəˌbeɪs/ databases n
databas
(general) A collection of (usually) organized information in a regular structure, usually but not necessarily in a machine-readable format accessible by a computer.
databas databasprogram
(computing, loosely, metonymically) A software program (application) for storing, retrieving and manipulating such a structured data set.

date /deɪt/ dates n
dadel
The fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, somewhat in the shape of an olive, containing a soft, sweet pulp and enclosing a hard kernel.
datum datering
The addition to a writing, inscription, coin, etc., which specifies the time (especially the day, month, and year) when the writing or inscription was given, executed, or made.
datum tidpunkt träff
A specific day in time at which a transaction or event takes place, or is appointed to take place; a given point of time.
tidpunkt
A point in time.
träff
A pre-arranged meeting.
dejt träff
A romantic meeting or outing with a lover or potential lover, or the person so met.

date /deɪt/ v
datera
(transitive) To note the time or place of writing or executing; to express in an instrument the time of its execution.
datera åldersbestämma
(transitive) To determine the age of something.
gå ut med träffa
(transitive) To take (someone) on a date, or a series of dates.
åldras
(ambitransitive) To make or become old, especially in such a way as to fall out of fashion, become less appealing or attractive, etc.

date of birth dates of birth dates of births n
födelsedatum
The date and year on which something or someone was born.

date of death dates of death dates of deaths n
dödsdag dödsdatum
The date and year something or someone died.

date palm date palms n
dadelpalm
A palm tree, Phoenix dactylifera, whose fruit is the date.

dated /ˈdeɪtɪd/ more dated most dated adj
gammalmodig
Anachronistic; being obviously inappropriate for its present context.
föråldrad gammalmodig
No longer fashionable.

dating /ˈdeɪt.ɪŋ/ datings n
datering
An estimation of the age of an artifact, biological vestige, linguistic usage, etc.

dating agency dating agencies n
dejtingföretag
A business providing a service allowing people to meet each other for romantic outings.

dative /ˈdeɪtɪv/ adj
dativ
(grammar) Noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.

dative case dative cases n
dativ
(grammar) Case used to express direction towards an indirect object, the recipient or beneficiary of an action, and is generally indicated in English by to (when a recipient) or for (when a beneficiary) with the objective case. The direct object may be either stated or unstated where the indirect object is the beneficiary of the verbal action, but is stated where the indirect object is a recipient. If there is emphasis on the indirect object, the indirect object usually precedes the direct object and is not usually indicated with to or for; said structure is also used when neither object is being emphasized.

daughter /ˈdoːtɐ/ /ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔ.t̬ɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ [ˈdɑ.ɾɚ] [ˈdɔ.ɾɚ] daughters daughtren n
dotter
One’s female offspring.

daughter language daughter languages n
dotterspråk
(linguistics) A language which genetically descends from an earlier parent language.

daughter-in-law /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)ɪnˌlɔː/ daughter-in-laws daughters-in-law n
svärdotter sonhustru
The wife of one's child.

daughterling daughterlings n
tös
(diminutive, affectionate) A daughter, especially a young or precious one.

daughterly more daughterly most daughterly adj
dotterlig
Relating to or characteristic of a daughter.

daunt /dɑnt/ /dɑːnt/ /dɔnt/ /dɔːnt/ v
avskräcka
(transitive) To discourage, intimidate.

daunting /ˈdɔntɪŋ/ /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ more daunting most daunting adj
överväldigande
Intimidatingly impressive; awe-inspiring, overwhelming.

davit /ˈdeɪvɪt/ /ˈdævət/ davits n
dävert båtdävert
(nautical, construction) A crane, often working in pairs and usually made of steel, used to lower things over an edge of a long drop off, such as lowering a maintenance trapeze down a building or launching a lifeboat over the side of a ship.

dawdle /ˈdɑd(ə)l/ /ˈdɔd(ə)l/ /ˈdɔːdl̩/ v
slå dank
To spend time idly and unfruitfully; to waste time. [from mid 17th c. (probably dialectal); in general use from late 18th c.]

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ dawns n
gryning
(uncountable) The morning twilight period immediately before sunrise.
(uncountable) The time when the sun rises.
gryning soluppgång
(countable) The rising of the sun.

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ v
dagas gry gå upp för randas
(intransitive, figurative) To begin to give promise; to begin to appear or to expand.

dawn of time n
tidernas begynnelse tidernas morgon

dawn on v
gå upp för
(idiomatic, of an idea) To occur to somebody; to be realized by.

day /deɪ̯/ days n
dag dygn
(informal, or, meteorology) A 24-hour period beginning at 6am or sunrise.
A period of time between two set times which mark the beginning and the end of day in a calendar, such as from midnight to the following midnight or (Judaism) from nightfall to the following nightfall.
The part of a day period which one spends at one’s job, school, etc.
A period of contention of a day or less.

day after day adv
dag efter dag
(idiomatic) For an indefinite number of days.

day after tomorrow adv
i övermorgon
(This entry is a translation hub.)

day after tomorrow n
övermorgon
(This entry is a translation hub.)

day and night adv
dag och natt
All the time; round the clock; unceasingly.

day before yesterday adv
i förrgår
(This entry is a translation hub.)

day before yesterday n
förrgår
(This entry is a translation hub.)

day care center day care centers n
daghem
A nursery for the supervision of preschool children while the parents work. Generally more entertaining and less educational than a preschool, but with longer hours of operation.

day fine day fines n
dagsbot
A unit of fine payment based on the offender's daily personal income. The number of day fines depends on the gravity of offence.

day in, day out adv
dag in och dag ut
(idiomatic) Every day; daily; constantly or continuously (especially, of something that has become routine or monotonous).

day of reckoning days of reckoning n
räkenskapens dag
(religion) The final and eternal judgment by God of all nations; Final Judgment.

day off days off n
vilodag semesterdag
A day of vacation; a day when one does not go to work, school, etc.

day trade day trades n
dagshandel
(business, finance) A transaction in which units of stock or other investment instruments are purchased and then sold within a single market day.

day trader day traders n
daytrader
(business, finance) A person who practices the short-term investment strategy of trading stocks or other investment instruments by selling any given security during the same market day within which it was purchased.

daybreak /ˈdeɪbɹeɪk/ daybreaks n
gryning dagbräckning dagning
Dawn.

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ [ˈdeɪd͡ʒɹiːm] daydreams n
dagdröm
A spontaneous series of thoughts while awake not connected to immediate reality.

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ [ˈdeɪd͡ʒɹiːm] v
dagdrömma
(intransitive) To have such a series of thoughts; to woolgather.

daylight /ˈdeɪlaɪt/ /ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/ daylights n
dagsljus
The light from the Sun, as opposed to that from any other source.
Exposure to public scrutiny.

daylight saving time daylight saving times n
sommartid
The practice in some places of adjusting clocks forward in the spring and back in the fall, usually by one hour, so that the adjustment causes the time to coincide with the greatest period of illumination by the sun over the course of the day.

daymark daymarks n
båk känningsbåk
A mark (such as a tower) designed to help navigators to find their way during daylight hours.

days of yore n
fordom
(idiomatic, nostalgic) The past; bygone days.

daytime /ˈdeɪtaɪm/ adj
dagtid
Pertaining to daytime; appropriate to the day.

daytime /ˈdeɪtaɪm/ daytimes n
dagtid
The time of daylight; the time between sunrise and sunset.

daze /deɪz/ v
bedöva
(transitive) To stun or stupefy, for example with bright light, with a blow, with cold, or with fear

dazzle /ˈdæzəl/ v
blända
(transitive) To confuse the sight of by means of excessive brightness.

de facto /dəˈfæktoʊ/ /dɪˈfæktəʊ/ /ˌdeɪˈfæktoʊ/ /ˌdeɪˈfæktəʊ/ /ˌdiˈfæktoʊ/ /ˌdiːˈfæktəʊ/ adj
de facto
In fact or in practice; in actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status. (Often opposed to de jure.)

de jure /deɪ ˈd͡ʒʊəɹeɪ/ /deɪ ˈd͡ʒʊəɹɪ/ /deɪ ˈd͡ʒʊɹi/ /diː ˈd͡ʒʊəɹi/ /dɪ ˈd͡ʒʊəɹi/ adj
de jure
Legal; justified by right or law, especially when in name only.

de- /diː/ /də/ /dɪ/ prefix
av- de-
reversal, undoing

de-escalate /diːˈɛskəleɪt/ v
trappa ned trappa ner
To decrease in intensity or magnitude.

de-ice /diːˈaɪs/ v
avisa
(transitive) To remove ice, as from the wings of an airplane.

deacon /ˈdiːkən/ deacons n
diakon
(Christianity) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).
(Orthodoxy, Catholicism) A clergyman ranked directly below a priest, with duties of helping the priests and carrying out parish work.
(Protestantism) Free Churches: A lay leader of a congregation who assists the pastor.

deaconess /ˌdiːkəˈnɛs/ deaconesses n
diakonissa
A female deacon (Anglican).
A female servant in the early Christian church.

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ deader deadest adj
död
(hyperbole) Figuratively, not alive; lacking life.
(not comparable) No longer used or required.
(rare, especially, religion, often with "to") Indifferent to; having no obligation toward; no longer subject to or ruled by (sin, guilt, pleasure, etc).

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ adv
döds-
(degree, informal, colloquial) Very, absolutely, extremely.

dead as a dodo adj
stendöd död som en sill
(simile) Undoubtedly and unquestionably dead.

dead end dead ends n
återvändsgränd
(idiomatic) A street or path or tunnel that goes nowhere or is blocked on one end.

dead freight n
dödfrakt
A sum of money paid by a person who charters a whole vessel but fails to make out a full cargo. The payment is made for the unoccupied capacity.

dead heat dead heats n
dött lopp
(idiomatic) a close race or contest in which no winner is apparent

dead ice n
dödis
Former glacier ice that is no longer connected to the active glacier, therefore not moving, and becoming covered with sediments.

dead language dead languages n
utdött språk
A language which no longer has any native speakers.

dead link dead links n
död länk
(Internet) An HTML hypertext link that points to a webpage or website that is permanently unavailable.

dead man's switch dead man's switches n
dödmansgrepp
A switch that automatically stops a machine or vehicle after a set period of inactivity from the operator.

dead reckoning dead reckonings n
död räkning
A method of estimating the position of a ship or aircraft by applying estimates of the distance and direction travelled from a previously known position. In respect to ships/boats, it excludes the effect of wind and current on the vessel. Compare with estimated position. Abbreviation: DR

dead tired adj
dödstrött
Very tired; completely exhausted.

dead weight dead weights n
dödvikt
(rail) The total (unpowered) weight of a train to be propelled (or hauled) by the locomotive; another locomotive being hauled dead as part of the train is a dead weight.

deadlift deadlifts n
marklyft
(weightlifting) A weight training exercise where one lifts a loaded barbell off the ground from a stabilized bent-over position.

deadline /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ deadlines n
deadline tidsfrist
A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.

deadlock /ˈdɛdlɑk/ /ˈdɛdlɒk/ deadlocks n
baklås dödläge
A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse.
(computing) An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.

deadly /ˈdɛd.li/ deadlier deadliest more deadly most deadly adj
dödlig
Causing death; lethal.
Very accurate (of aiming with a bow, firearm, etc.).

deadly nightshade deadly nightshades n
belladonna
The plant Atropa belladonna, a perennial shrub of the nightshade family that contains high concentrations of the alkaloid atropine which can be deadly if taken in excess.

deadly sin deadly sins n
dödssynd
Any of the seven deadly sins: pride (or vanity, vainglory), envy, gluttony, greed (or avarice), lust, sloth (or acedia), and wrath (or anger).

deadnettle /ˈdɛdnɛtəl/ deadnettles n
plister
Any plant of a species in genus Lamium, which closely resembles the nettle, but does not possess stinging hairs.

deadpan /ˈdɛdpæn/ more deadpan most deadpan adj
uttryckslös
Deliberately impassive or expressionless.
Having such a face or look.

deadpan /ˈdɛdpæn/ more deadpan most deadpan adv
uttryckslöst
In a deadpan manner.

deaf /diːf/ /dɛf/ deafer deafest adj
döv döva
Unable to hear, or only partially able to hear.

deaf-mute adj
dövstum
(now, offensive) Unable to hear or speak.

deaf-mute deaf-mutes n
dövstum
(now, offensive) A person who is unable to hear or speak.

deafblind adj
dövblind
Unable to see and hear.

deafblindness /ˈdɛf.blaɪn(d).nɪs/ n
dövblindhet
The medical condition of being both deaf and blind.

deafening /ˈdɛfənɪŋ(ɡ)/ more deafening most deafening adj
öronbedövande
Loud enough to cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.

deafening silence deafening silences n
knäpptyst öronbedövande tystnad
(idiomatic) A noteworthy silence, or absence of response, especially one signifying disapproval or lack of enthusiasm.

deafness /ˈdɛfnəs/ deafnesses n
dövhet
The condition of being deaf; the lack or loss of the ability to hear.

deal /diːl/ deals n
giv
(card games) The distribution of cards to players; a player's turn for this.
affär transaktion
A particular instance of trading (buying or selling; exchanging; bartering); a transaction.
pakt kontrakt uppgörelse
An agreement between parties; an arrangement.

deal /diːl/ v
dela
(transitive) To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.
(transitive) To administer or give out, as in small portions.
ge
(ambitransitive) To distribute cards to the players in a game.
langa sälja
(ambitransitive) To sell, especially to sell illicit drugs.
handla
(intransitive) To be concerned with.
sälja
(intransitive) To handle, to manage, to cope.

deal with v
behandla handla om
(transitive) To handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression; to address or discuss as a subject.
ta hand om ta itu med ta tag i
(transitive) To take action with respect to (someone or something).
beakta
(transitive) To consider, as an example.
hantera klara av
(transitive) To come to terms with; to overcome any difficulties presented by.
behandla hantera
(transitive) To be in charge of, act on, or dispose of.
behandla
(transitive) To behave in a certain way towards.

dealership /ˈdiːləʃɪp/ dealerships n
återförsäljare
A place that sells items, especially cars.

dean /diːn/ [diːn] [dĩːn] deans n
dekan dekanus
A senior official in a college or university, who may be in charge of a division or faculty (for example, the dean of science) or have some other advisory or disciplinary function (for example, the dean of students).

dear /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ dearer dearest more dear most dear adj
kär
Loved; lovable.
Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
kära
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.

dearth /dɜːθ/ /dɝθ/ dearths n
hungersnöd
A period or condition when food is rare and hence expensive; famine.
knapphet brist
(by extension) Scarcity; a lack or short supply.

death /diːθ/ /dɛθ/ deaths n
död
The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, nonliving state.
Execution (in the judicial sense).
(figuratively, especially followed by of-phrase) A cause of great stress, exhaustion, embarrassment, or another negative condition (for someone).
(preceded by the) The collapse or end of something.
(figurative) Spiritual lifelessness.
döden död
(often, capitalized) The personification of death as a (usually male) hooded figure with a scythe; the Grim Reaper.

death camp death camps n
förintelseläger
A facility built during the Holocaust by the Nazis to kill especially the Jewish people through gassing.

death cap death caps n
lömsk flugsvamp
The deadly poisonous mushroom Amanita phalloides.

death certificate death certificates n
dödsattest dödsbevis
A document issued by a medical practitioner, or by a registrar, certifying the date, location and cause of a person's death as later entered in an official register of deaths.

death growl death growls n
death growl growl
A harsh, guttural, sometimes unintelligible vocal style associated with death metal music.

death knell /dɛθ nɛl/ death knells n
dödsklocka själaringning
The tolling of a bell announcing death.
dödsstöt
(by extension) A sign or omen foretelling the death or destruction of something.

death march death marches n
dödsmarsch
A forced movement of people, on foot, in such circumstances that many die during the journey.

death mask death masks n
dödsmask
A plaster or similar cast of a person's face after death.

death metal n
death metal dödsmetall
(music) A subgenre of heavy metal typically employing moderate to fast tempos, heavily distorted guitars, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming and complex song structures with multiple tempo changes, often having violent or dark lyrics.

death penalty death penalties n
dödsstraff
(legal) A punishment in which the offender is put to death by the state.

death rattle death rattles n
dödsrossling
The raspy or gurgling sound sometimes made by a person while drawing in or expelling their final breaths before dying.

death row death rows n
dödscell
The section of a prison which houses those inmates who are sentenced to death.

death sentence death sentences n
dödsdom
(legal) A decree that someone be put to death as a punishment for a crime; a sentence of execution.

death squad death squads n
dödspatrull
An armed group that carries out clandestine, extrajudicial killings.

death threat death threats n
mordhot dödshot
A threat to kill another person or a group of people.

death throe death throes n
dödsryckning
(mostly, in the plural) Struggle that is followed by death.

death toll death tolls n
antal döda dödssiffra dödstal
The number of dead as a result of a war, natural disaster or other incident.

death wish death wishes n
dödslängtan
(psychology) A desire, especially subconscious, for the death of oneself or of someone else.

death's-head death's-heads n
dödskalle
A human skull, as symbol of death.

deathbed /ˈdɛθˌbɛd/ deathbeds n
dödsbädd
The bed on which someone dies.

deathblow /ˈdɛθbləʊ/ deathblows n
dödsstöt
(figurative) Something that prevents the completion, or ends the existence, of a project etc.; a fatal setback.

deathday deathdays n
dödsdag
The anniversary of a death, the date upon which someone earlier died.

debacle /deɪˈbɑ.kəl/ /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/ /dəˈbɑ.kəl/ /dɛˈbɑː.kəl/ /dɪˈbɑ.kəl/ debacles n
debacle
An event or enterprise that ends suddenly and disastrously, often with humiliating consequences. [from early 19th c.]

debaptism /diːˈbæptɪzəm/ debaptisms n
kyrkoutträde avdöpning
A ceremony supposed to cancel a person's earlier baptism.

debark /di.bɑɹk/ /diːˈbɑːk/ v
barka
(transitive, forestry) To remove the bark from a tree, especially one that has been felled.

debate /di-/ /də-/ /dɪˈbeɪt/ debates n
debatt
An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.
(uncountable) Discussion of opposing views.
diskussion meningsutbyte
An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.

debate /di-/ /də-/ /dɪˈbeɪt/ v
debattera
(ambitransitive, reciprocal) To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena. [from 14th c.]

debater /dɪˈbeɪtə(ɹ)/ debaters n
debattör
One who debates or participates in a debate; one who argues.

debauch /dɪˈbɔːt͡ʃ/ debauches n
excess orgie utsvävning
An individual act of debauchery.

debauch /dɪˈbɔːt͡ʃ/ v
depravera fördärva korrumpera
(transitive) To morally corrupt (someone); to seduce.
devalvera
(transitive) To debase (something); to lower the value of (something).

debauchery /dɪˈboː.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ /dɪˈbɑ.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ /dɪˈbɔː.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ debaucheries n
sedeslöshet
Indulgence in sensual pleasures; scandalous activities involving sex, alcohol, or drugs without inhibition.
(archaic) Seduction from duty.

debit /ˈdɛb.ɪt/ debits n
debet
In bookkeeping, an entry in the left hand column of an account.

debitter v
avbittra
(transitive, biochemistry) To remove the bitterness from.

debone /diːˈbəʊn/ v
bena
(ambitransitive) To remove the bones from.

debris /dəˈbɹiː/ /ˈdeɪbɹi/ /ˈdɛbɹi/ n
skräp
Rubble, wreckage, scattered remains of something destroyed.
skräp sopor
Litter and discarded refuse.

debt /dɛt/ debts n
skuld gäld
An action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another, adopt toward another, or give to another.
(finance) Money that one person or entity owes or is required to pay to another, generally as a result of a loan or other financial transaction.
skuld
The state or condition of owing something to another.

debt collection debt collections n
inkasso indrivning
(law) The process of pursuing payments of debts owed by individuals or businesses.

debt-free adj
skuldfri
Free of debt, not owing any money.

debtor /ˈdet.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ɚ/ debtors n
gäldenär
(economics) A person or firm that owes money; one in debt; one who owes a debt.

debug /diːˈbʌɡ/ /ˈdiː.bʌɡ/ v
felsöka
(computer science) To search for and eliminate malfunctioning elements or errors in something, especially a computer program or machinery.

debugger /diˈbʌɡəɹ/ /diːˈbʊɡə/ /diːˈbʌɡə/ debuggers n
avlusare
(programming) A computer program that helps the user to test and debug other programs, by enabling their step-by-step execution controlled by the user, setting of breakpoints, and monitoring values of variables.

debut /-b(j)ɪu̯/ /deɪˈbjuː/ /də-/ /dəˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbjuː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdeɪbjuː/ /ˈdeːbjuː/ /ˈdæɪbjʉː/ /ˈdæɪbʉː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ debuts n
debut
A performer's first performance to the public, in sport, the arts or some other area.

debut /-b(j)ɪu̯/ /deɪˈbjuː/ /də-/ /dəˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbjuː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdeɪbjuː/ /ˈdeːbjuː/ /ˈdæɪbjʉː/ /ˈdæɪbʉː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ v
debutera
(intransitive) to make one's initial formal appearance

decade /dəˈkeɪd/ /ˈdɛkeɪd/ /ˈdɛkəd/ decades n
decennium årtionde dekad
A period of ten years [from 17th c.], particularly such a period beginning with a year ending in 0 and ending with a year ending in 9. [from 19th c.]
dekad
(Roman Catholicism) A series of prayers counted on a rosary, typically consisting of an Our Father, followed by ten Hail Marys, and concluding with a Glory Be and sometimes the Fatima Prayer.
A group, set, or series of ten [from 16th c.], particularly:
Any of the sets of ten sequential braille characters with predictable patterns.

decadence /ˈdɛkədəns/ decadences n
dekadans förfall
A state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration; decay

decadeslong adj
decennielång
Lasting for decades.

decaf /ˈdiːkæf/ decafs n
koffeinfritt
(informal) A decaffeinated coffee, tea, or soft drink.

decal /dɪˈkæl/ /ˈdiː.kæl/ /ˈdiːkæl/ /ˈdɛkəl/ decals n
dekal dekalkomani överföringsbild
A design or picture produced in order to be transferred to another surface either permanently or temporarily.

decalcomania [diːˌkæɫkəˈmeɪnɪə] decalcomanias n
dekalkomani överföringsbild
The process of transferring decorative designs onto surfaces using decals.

decalitre /ˈdɛkəlɪtə(ɹ)/ decalitres n
dekaliter
Ten litres. Symbol: daL

decametre /ˈdɛkəmiːtə(ɹ)/ decametres n
dekameter
(metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 101 metres. Symbol: dam

decane decanes n
dekan
(chemistry) any of the seventy-five isomers of the aliphatic hydrocarbon having the chemical formula C10H22

decant /dəˈkænt/ v
dekantera
(transitive) To pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment.

decantation /ˌdiːkænˈteɪʃən/ decantations n
dekantering
the act of decanting the supernatant liquid from a solid sediment

decanter /dɪˈkæntə(ɹ)/ decanters n
dekanter
A vessel for decanting liquor.

decapitation /diˌkæp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌkæp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˈdi.kæp.əˌteɪ.ʃən/ /ˈdi.kæp.əˌteɪ.ʃɪn/ decapitations n
halshuggning dekapitering
Beheading; the act of beheading or decapitating.

decathlete /diːˈkæθliːt/ decathletes n
tiokampare
(athletics) An athlete who competes in the decathlon.

decathlon /diːˈkæθlɒn/ /dɪˈkæθlɒn/ decathla decathlons n
tiokamp
An athletic contest consisting of ten events which includes sprinting, hurdling, jumping, and throwing over a span of two days.

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ decays n
förfall förruttnelse sönderfall
The process or result of being gradually decomposed; rot, decomposition.

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ v
ruttna
förfalla försämras mattas tackla av
(intransitive) To deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.

decease /dɪˈsiːs/ deceases n
bortgång
(formal) Death, departure from life.

deceased /diˈsist/ /diˈsizd/ /dɪˈsist/ /dɪˈsizd/ /dɪˈsiːst/ /dɪˈzizd/ adj
avliden
No longer alive; dead.

deceased /diˈsist/ /diˈsizd/ /dɪˈsist/ /dɪˈsizd/ /dɪˈsiːst/ /dɪˈzizd/ deceased deceaseds n
avliden bår död döing lik
A dead person.

deceit /dɪˈsiːt/ deceits n
bedrägeri
An act or practice intended to deceive; a trick.
(law) The tort or fraudulent representation of a material fact made with knowledge of its falsity, or recklessly, or without reasonable grounds for believing its truth and with intent to induce reliance on it; the plaintiff justifiably relies on the deception, to his injury.
bedräglighet
(uncountable) The state of being deceitful or deceptive.

deceitful /-fl̩/ /dɪˈsiːtfʊl/ more deceitful most deceitful adj
bedräglig svekfull vilseledande
Deliberately misleading or cheating.
falsk vilseledande
Deceptive, two-faced.

deceitfully /dɪˈsiːtf(ə)li/ more deceitfully most deceitfully adv
vilseledande
in a deceitful manner

deceive /dɪˈsiːv/ v
bedra lura
(transitive) To trick or mislead.

decency /ˈdiːsənsi/ decencies n
anständighet
The quality of being decent; propriety.

decent /ˈdiːsənt/ more decent most decent adj
sedesam anständig
(of a person) Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.
anständig
(informal) Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.
hyfsad
Fair; acceptable; okay.

decentralize /diːˈsɛntɹəlaɪz/ v
decentralisera
To cause something to change from being concentrated at one point to being distributed across a number of points.
To reduce the authority of a governing body by distributing that authority among several bodies.

deception /dɪˈsɛpʃən/ deceptions n
bedrägeri
An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.

deceptive /dɪˈsɛp.tɪv/ more deceptive most deceptive adj
bedräglig missvisande
Likely or attempting to deceive.

deceptively /dɪˈsɛptɪvli/ more deceptively most deceptively adv
vilseledande
In a deceptive manner; misleadingly.

deci- /ˈdɛsɪ/ prefix
deci-
A tenth part.

decibel /ˈdɛsɪbəl/ /ˈdɛsɪbɛl/ decibels n
decibel
A common measure of sound intensity ratio that is one tenth of a bel on the logarithmic intensity scale. It is defined as dB = ⅒log10(P1 / P2), where P1 and P2 are the relative powers of the sound.

decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ v
besluta bestämma
(ambitransitive) to resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle
avgöra
(intransitive) to make a judgment, especially after deliberation

deciduous /dɪˈsɪd͡ʒ.u.əs/ /dɪˈsɪd͡ʒ.ʊ.əs/ adj
lövfällande
(botany) Of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season.

decile /ˈdɛs.əl/ /ˈdɛsˌaɪl/ [ˈdiːsaɪɫ] [ˈdɛsaɪɫ] deciles n
decil
(statistics) Any of the values in a series that divides the distribution of individuals in that series into ten groups of equal frequency.

decilitre /ˈdɛsɪliːtə(ɹ)/ decilitres n
deciliter
(metrology) An SI unit of fluid equal to 10−1 liters. Symbol: dl.

decimal /ˈdɛs.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ə.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məɫ/ adj
decimal
(arithmetic, computing) Concerning numbers expressed in decimal or mathematical calculations performed using decimal.

decimal /ˈdɛs.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ə.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məɫ/ decimals n
decimalsystem
(countable) A number expressed in the base-ten system, (particularly) a fractional numeral written in this system.

decimal number decimal numbers n
decimaltal
(mathematics) A number expressed in the decimal system (base ten), (particularly) fractional numbers so represented.

decimal point decimal points n
decimalkomma decimalpunkt
(typography) A period/full stop ⟨.⟩ or middot ⟨·⟩ used to set off the decimal or fractional part of a number.

decimate /ˈdɛsəmeɪt/ /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/ v
decimera
(archaic) To kill one-tenth of (a group), (historical, specifically) as a military punishment in the Roman army selected by lot, usually carried out by the surviving soldiers.
(proscribed) To reduce to one-tenth: to destroy or remove nine-tenths of (something).

decimation /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/ decimations n
decimering
(Ancient Rome, strictly) The killing or punishment of every tenth person, usually by lot.

decimetre /ˈdɛsɪmiːtəɹ/ decimetres n
decimeter
(metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 10−1 metres. Symbol: dm

decipher /dɪˈsaɪfə(ɹ)/ v
dechiffrera avkoda dekryptera läsa tyda
(transitive) To decode or decrypt a code or cipher to plain text.
tyda dechiffrera läsa
(transitive) To read text that is almost illegible or obscure

decisecond /ˈdɛsɪˌsɛkənd/ deciseconds n
decisekund
(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−1 seconds. Symbol: ds

decision /dɪˈsɪʒən/ [dɪˈsɪʒn̩] decisions n
beslut avgörande
A choice or judgement.
beslutsamhet
(uncountable) Firmness of conviction.

decision making n
beslutsfattande
The process of reaching a decision.

decisionist /dɪˈsɪʒənɪst/ more decisionist most decisionist adj
decisionistisk
Of or pertaining to decisionism.

decisionist /dɪˈsɪʒənɪst/ decisionists n
decisionist
A proponent of decisionism.

decisive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ more decisive most decisive adj
avgörande utslagsgivande bestämmande
Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
beslutsam bestämd fast resolut
Marked by promptness and decision.

decisiveness /dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/ n
beslutsamhet
The state or quality of being decisive.

deck /dɛk/ decks n
däck veranda
Any raised flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony; a porch; a raised patio; a flat rooftop.
kortlek lek talong
(cards) A pack or set of playing cards.

deck /dɛk/ v
däcka
(informal) To knock someone to the floor, especially with a single punch.

deck chair deck chairs n
däcksstol
A folding chair in which a wooden frame supports a length of canvas; traditionally used on the beach or onboard a liner.

deckhouse deckhouses n
däckshus
A cabin that protrudes above a ship's deck.

decklid decklids n
bagagelucka baklucka

declaim /dɪˈkleɪm/ v
deklamera
To recite, e.g., poetry, in a theatrical way; to speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; bemouth; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant.

declamatory /dɪˈklæmətɹi/ more declamatory most declamatory adj
deklamatorisk
Having the quality of a declamation.

declaration /ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/ declarations n
tillkännagivande
A written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, intention, belief, etc.
deklaration
A list of items for various legal purposes, e.g. customs declaration.
förklaring deklaration
The act or process of declaring.
(legal) In common law, the formal document specifying plaintiff's cause of action, including the facts necessary to sustain a proper cause of action, and to advise the defendant of the grounds upon which he is being sued.

declaration of war declarations of war n
krigsförklaring
A formal announcement by a country or other body with military capability that it is in a state of war with another such entity.

declaration of will declarations of will n
viljedeklaration
(law) A private outward manifestation of intention which is directly aimed at bringing about a legal effect.

declare /dəˈklɛɚ/ /dɪˈklɛə/ /dɪˈklɛɚ/ v
deklarera
(transitive, intransitive) To assert or announce formally, officially, explicitly, or emphatically.
(card games) To show one's cards in order to score.
(intransitive, politics) For a constituency in an election to officially announce the result
(transitive) To inform government customs or taxation officials of goods one is importing or of income, expenses, or other circumstances affecting one's taxes.

declare war v
deklarera krig
(of a governmental authority) To make a formal pronouncement, or sign a legal document, that initiates a state of war between one nation and another, usually before hostilities begin.

declension /dɪˈklɛn.ʃən/ declensions n
deklination böjning
(grammar) A way of categorizing nouns, pronouns, or adjectives according to the inflections they receive.

declination /ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/ declinations n
agnetisk deklination missvisning
At a given point, the angle between magnetic north and true north.
deklination
At a given point, the angle between the line connecting this point with the geographical center of the earth and the equatorial plane.

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ declines n
medlut nedförsbacke utförsbacke
A sloping downward, e.g. of a hill or road.
nedgång tillbakagång
A reduction or diminution of activity, prevalence or quantity.

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ v
sjunka
(intransitive) To move downwards, to fall, to drop.
försämra
(intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
sänka
(transitive) To bend downward; to bring down; to depress; to cause to bend, or fall.
avstå avvisa
(transitive) To choose not to do something; refuse, forbear, refrain.
deklinera
(transitive, grammar, usually of substantives, adjectives and pronouns) To inflect for case, number, gender, and the like.

decoction /dɪˈkɒkʃən/ decoctions n
avkok
An extraction or essence of something, obtained by boiling it down.

decode /diːˈkəʊd/ /dɪˈkəʊd/ v
avkoda
To convert from an encrypted form to plain text.

decomposer /diːkəmˈpəʊzə(ɹ)/ decomposers n
nedbrytare

decomposition /diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ decompositions n
nedbrytning
A biological process through which organic material is reduced to e.g. compost.

decompression sickness n
dykarsjuka kassunsjuka tryckfallssjuka
(pathology) A sometimes fatal condition resulting from the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the blood and tissues, because of too rapid decompression, seen especially in deep-sea divers ascending rapidly from a dive. It is characterized by severe pains in the joints and chest, skin irritation, cramps, nausea, and paralysis.

decor /deɪˈkoɹ/ /dɪˈkoɹ/ /ˈdeɪkoɹ/ /ˈdeɪkɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdæekoː/ /ˈdɛkoɹ/ decors n
dekor inredning inredningsstil
The style of decoration of a room or building.
dekor
A stage setting; scenery; set; backdrop.

decorate /ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/ v
dekorera
(transitive) To furnish with decorations.
inreda dekorera
(transitive) To improve the appearance of an interior of, as a house, room, or office.

decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/ decorations n
dekoration dekorering
The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
dekoration
Any item that adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment or ornamentation.

decorative /ˈdek.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ /ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ /ˈdɛk.ɹə.tɪv/ [ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.ɾɪv] [ˈdɛk.ɹə.ɾɪv] more decorative most decorative adj
dekorativ
That serves to decorate

decoy /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ decoys n
lockbete
A person or object meant to lure somebody into danger.
lockfågel vette
A real or fake animal used by hunters to lure game.

decrease /dɪˈkɹiːs/ /ˈdiːkɹiːs/ decreases n
minskning
An amount by which a quantity decreases or is decreased.

decrease /dɪˈkɹiːs/ /ˈdiːkɹiːs/ v
minska
(intransitive) Of a quantity, to become smaller.
minska förringa
(transitive) To make (a quantity) smaller.

decreasing function decreasing functions n
avtagande funktion
(mathematics) Any function of a real variable whose value decreases (or is constant) as the variable increases.

decree /dɪˈkɹiː/ decrees n
dekret förordning
An edict or law.

decree /dɪˈkɹiː/ v
bestämma dekretera förordna påbjuda
To command by a decree.

decrepit /dəˈkɹɛp.ɪd/ /dɪˈkɹɛp.ɪt/ more decrepit most decrepit adj
utsliten
Weakened or worn out from age or wear.

decriminalization /diːˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/ n
avkriminalisering
The act of making an activity or substance no longer criminalized (no longer a crime, subject to criminal penalties, to perform or possess). (Compare legalization, which often implies regulation.)
The act of ceasing to treat a person as a criminal, by making their activities legal or no longer subjecting them to the criminal justice system (but instead possibly the mental healthcare system, etc).

decriminalize /diːˈkɹɪmɪnəlaɪz/ v
avkriminalisera
(transitive) To change the laws so something is no longer a crime.

decry /dɪˈkɹaɪ/ v
fördöma
(transitive) To denounce as harmful.

decrypt /diːˈkɹɪpt/ /dɪˈkɹɪpt/ /ˈdiːkɹɪpt/ v
dekryptera
(transitive) To convert (an encrypted or coded message) back into plain text.

dedicate /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/ /ˈdɛdɪˌkɪt/ v
tillägna viga
(transitive) To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.
reservera viga
(transitive) To set apart for a special use
hänge viga
(transitive) To commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action
tillägna
(transitive) To address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection.
inviga
(transitive) To open (a building, for example) to public use.
inviga öppna
(transitive) To show to the public for the first time

dedicated /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/ more dedicated most dedicated adj
dedikerad hängiven
Devoted; loyal; conscientious.
dedikerad
Used or intended for a particular purpose

dedication /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ dedications n
hängivenhet
(uncountable) The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.
tillägnan hälsning
(countable) A note addressed to a patron or friend, prefixed to a work of art as a token of respect, esteem, or affection.
invigning
(countable) A ceremony marking an official completion or opening.

deduce /-ˈdjus/ /də-/ /dɪˈdjuːs/ /dɪˈdus/ /dɪˈdʒuːs/ v
deducera härleda
(transitive) To reach (a conclusion) by applying rules of logic or other forms of reasoning to given premises or known facts.

deduct /dɪˈdʊkt/ /dɪˈdʌkt/ v
dra av
To take one thing from another; remove from; make smaller or less by some amount.

deductible [dɪˈdʊktəbəɫ] [dɪˈdʌktəbəɫ] more deductible most deductible adj
avdragbar avdragsgill
Eligible to be deducted.

deduction /diˈdʌkʃən/ /dɪˈdʊkʃən/ /dɪˈdʌkʃən/ deductions n
avdrag
A sum that can be removed from tax calculations; something that is written off
deduktion härledning slutledning
The ability or skill to deduce or figure out; the power of reason
slutsats
A conclusion; that which is deduced, concluded or figured out

deed /diːd/ deeds n
dåd gärning
An action or act; something that is done.
Action or fact, as opposed to rhetoric or deliberation.

deem /dim/ /diːm/ v
döma
(ditransitive) To hold in belief or estimation; to adjudge as a conclusion; to regard as being; to evaluate according to one's beliefs; to account.

deep /diːp/ deeper deepest adj
djup
Extending far down from the top, or surface, to the bottom, literally or figuratively.
Positioned or reaching far, especially down through something or into something.
(sports, _, such as, _, soccer, tennis) Penetrating a long way, especially a long way forward.
(in combination) Extending to a level or length equivalent to the stated thing.
Voluminous.
Far in extent in another (non-downwards, but generally also non-upwards) direction away from a point of reference.
In a (specified) number of rows or layers.
(of a color or flavour) Highly saturated; rich.
djup låg mörk
(cricket, baseball, softball) Far from the center of the playing area, near to the boundary of the playing area, either in absolute terms or relative to a point of reference.
(sound, voice) Low in pitch.
djup djupsinnig
Hard to penetrate or comprehend; profound; intricate; obscure.

deep fryer deep fryers n
fritös
A heated vessel for frying food by immersing in hot oil, as opposed to shallow frying in a frying pan.

deep learning n
djupinlärning
(computing) A form of machine learning based on the interpretation of the structure of data.

deep sea deep seas n
djuphav
(sport fishing) open sea (part of the sea out of sight of land)

deep sleep deep sleeps n
djupsömn
(medicine) stage 3 of non-rapid eye movement sleep

deep water deep waters n
djup farled vatten
Waters suitable for deep-draft ships, especially ocean-going.
djup vatten
(idiomatic) A difficult or embarrassing situation.

deep-freeze v
frysa frysa in
To freeze at very low temperatures.

deep-frozen adj
djupfryst

deep-fry v
fritera
(transitive) To cook (food) by deep-frying.

deep-frying deep-fryings n
fritering
A method of cooking by immersion in hot oil.

deep-sea prawn deep-sea prawns n
nordhavsräka
a species of shrimp found in cold parts of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, Pandalus borealis.

deep-throat /diːp.θɹəʊt/ v
deepthroata munknulla

deeply /ˈdi(ː)pli/ deeplier deepliest more deeply most deeply adv
djupt
To a deep extent or degree; very greatly.

deer /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ deer deers n
hjort hjortdjur
A ruminant mammal with antlers and hooves of the family Cervidae, or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Artiodactyla.

deer fly deer flies n
älgfluga
A louse fly, a species in the family Hippoboscidae (Lipoptena cervi), parasites of elk, deer and other bovine animals, sucking blood and laying eggs in the fur of the host animals, found in Eurasia.

defamation /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ defamations n
förtal ärekränkning
The act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another.

defame /dɪˈfeɪm/ v
baktala förtala diskreditera smutskasta ärekränka
To harm or diminish the reputation of; to disparage. [from 4th c.]

default /dɪˈfɑlt/ /dɪˈfɔlt/ /dɪˈfɔːlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɑlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɔlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɔːlt/ defaults n
betalningsinställelse
(finance) The condition of failing to meet an obligation.
skönsvärde standard standardalternativ standardinställning standardinställningar
(electronics, computing) the original software programming settings as set by the factory
skönsvärde standard standardval
A selection made in the absence of an alternative.
standard standardval
(often, attributive) A value used when none has been given; a tentative value or standard that is presumed.

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ defeats n
förlust
nederlag förlust
The act or instance of being defeated, of being overcome or vanquished; a loss.

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ v
besegra övervinna
(transitive) To overcome in battle or contest.

defeatism /dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/ defeatisms n
defaitism
Acceptance of defeat without struggle.

defecate /ˈdɛfɪkeɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪkət/ v
bajsa ha avföring skita defekera

defecation /ˌdɛfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌdɛfɪˈkeɪʃən/ defecations n
avföring defekation stolgång
The act or process of voiding feces from the bowels.

defective /dɪˈfɛktɪv/ more defective most defective adj
defekt
Having one or more defects.
defektiv ofullständig
(grammar, of a lexeme, especially a verb) Lacking some forms; e.g., having only one tense or being usable only in the third person.

defector /dɪˈfɛktə(ɹ)/ defectors n
avhoppare
One who defects.

defenceman defencemen n
back
In ice hockey and lacrosse, a player position with a primary responsibility to prevent the opposing team from scoring goals; same as defender in many other ballgames.

defend /diˈfɛnd/ /dəˈfɛnd/ /dɪˈfɛnd/ v
försvara värja
(transitive) To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.

defendant /dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/ defendants n
anklagad
(legal) In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another.

defender /dɪˈfɛndə(ɹ)/ defenders n
försvarare
Someone who defends people or property.
A fighter who seeks to repel an attack.
(law, rare) A lawyer who represents defendants, especially a public defender; a defense attorney (US) or defence counsel (UK).
(Scots law) A defendant in a civil action.
försvarare back
(sports) One of the players whose primary task is to prevent the opposition from scoring.

defenestrate /dəˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt/ /dɪˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt/ v
defenestrera
(transitive) To eject or throw (someone or something) from or through a window.
(computing, transitive, humorous, slang) To remove a Windows operating system from a computer.

defenestration /diˌfɛnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌfɛnɪˈstɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌdiː-/ defenestrations n
defenestration defenestrering
The act of throwing something or someone out of a window. [from c. 17th c.]

defense /dɪˈfɛns/ /ˈdiːˌfɛns/ defenses n
försvar
The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
Anything employed to oppose attack(s).
An argument in support or justification of something.

defenseless /dɪˈfɛnsləs/ more defenseless most defenseless adj
försvarslös
Lacking any form of defense; vulnerable; open to attack.

defensive midfielder defensive midfielders n
defensiv mittfältare
(soccer) A midfield player who specialises more in defensive duties.

defer /dɪˈfɜː(ɹ)/ /dɪˈfɝ/ v
hänskjuta
(ambitransitive) To submit to the opinion or desire of others in respect to their judgment or authority.
skjuta upp
(intransitive) To delay, to wait.

deference /ˈdɛ.fɚ.əns/ /ˈdɛ.fɹəns/ /ˈdɛfəɹəns/ deferences n
aktning respekt vördnad
Great respect.
hänsyn
The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.

deferential [ˌdɛfəˈɹɛnʃəɫ] more deferential most deferential adj
aktningsfull
Respectful and considerate; showing deference.

defiant /dɪˈfaɪ(j)ənt/ /dɪˈfaɪənt/ more defiant most defiant adj
trotsig
Defying.
utmanande
Boldly resisting opposition.

defibrillator /diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪtə(ɹ)/ defibrillators n
hjärtstartare defibrillator
(cardiology) An electronic device used internally or externally that delivers a controlled electric shock to a patient to correct ventricular fibrillation, a lack of coordination of the contraction of muscle tissue of the large chambers of the heart.

deficiency /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/ deficiencies n
brist
(countable) An insufficiency, especially of something essential to health.

deficient /dɪˈfɪʃənt/ more deficient most deficient adj
bristfällig
Insufficient or inadequate in amount.

deficient number deficient numbers n
defekt tal
(number theory) A number that is greater than the sum of all of its divisors except itself.

deficit /ˈdɛfəsɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪsɪt/ deficits n
underskott
A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds (e.g. government) revenue.

defile /dəˈfaɪl/ /dɪˈfaɪl/ /ˈdiˌfaɪl/ /ˈdiː-/ v
orena
To make (someone or something) physically dirty or unclean; to befoul, to soil.
defilera
(intransitive, archaic) To march in a single file or line; to file.

define /dɪˈfaɪn/ v
definiera
To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.

definite /ˈdɛfənət/ /ˈdɛfənɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ more definite most definite adj
bestämd
Having distinct limits.
Free from any doubt.
(linguistics) Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing, or group of persons or things

definite article definite articles n
bestämd artikel
(grammar) An article that introduces a noun and specifies it as the particular noun that is being considered; in English, the only definite article is the and its variations.

definite integral definite integrals n
bestämd integral
(mathematics) The integral of a function between an upper and lower limit

definitely /ˈdɛf.nɪt.li/ /ˈdɛf.ə.nɪt.li/ /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/ more definitely most definitely adv
definitivt
Without question and beyond doubt.

definition /ˌdɛf.əˈnɪʃ.ən/ /ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/ [ˌdɛf.əˈnɪʃ.n̩] [ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.n̩] definitions n
definition definierande
(semantics, lexicography) A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).
definition
A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation
The act of defining; determination of the limits.
A product of defining.
definierande definition
The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.
upplösning
Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.

definitively /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪvli/ more definitively most definitively adv
definitivt
In a way that is not only decisive, but also conclusive and final.

deflate /diːˈfleɪt/ v
släppa ur släppa ut
(transitive) To cause an object to decrease or become smaller in some parameter, e.g. to shrink

deflation /dɪˈfleɪʃən/ deflations n
deflation
(economics) A decrease in the general price level, that is, in the nominal cost of goods and services as well as wages.
(geology) The removal of soil and other loose material from the ground (or another surface) by wind, leaving it exposed to erosion.

deflect /dɪˈflɛkt/ v
avböja avlänka
(transitive) To make (something) deviate from its original path.
avvika
(intransitive) To deviate from its original path.

deflocculation /dəˌflɑkjuˈleɪʃən/ /dɪˌflɒkjəˈleɪʃən/ deflocculations n
deflockulering
The dispersion of an aggregate to form a stable colloid; the reverse of coagulation or flocculation

deflower /diˈflaʊ.ɚ/ /dɪˈflaʊə(ɹ)/ v
deflorera
(transitive) To take the virginity of (somebody), especially a woman or girl.

defoliate /diːˈfəʊliː(j)eɪt/ v
avlöva
(transitive) To remove foliage from (one or more plants), most often with a chemical agent.

defoliation /diːˌfəʊliːˈ(j)eɪʃən/ defoliations n
lövfällning
The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.

deforest /dɪˈfɒɹɪst/ v
avskoga skövla
(transitive) To clear (an area) of forest.

deforestation /dɪˌfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdiːfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ deforestations n
avskogning skogsskövling
The process of destroying a forest and replacing it with something else, especially with an agricultural system.

deform /dəˈfɔɹm/ /dɪˈfɔːm/ v
deformera
(engineering, physics) To alter the shape of (something) by applying a force or stress.
To change the form of (something), usually thus making it disordered or irregular; to give (something) an abnormal or unusual shape.
(intransitive) To become changed in shape or misshapen.

deformed /dɪˈfɔːmd/ more deformed most deformed adj
vanskapt
Unusual of shape; misshapen.

defraud /dɪ.ˈfɹɔːd/ v
avlura bedraga
(transitive) To obtain money or property from (a person) by fraud; to swindle.

defray /dɪˈfɹeɪ/ v
bestrida betala bära
To pay or discharge (a debt, expense etc.); to meet (the cost of something).

defrock /diˈfɹɑk/ /diːˈfɹɒk/ v
avkraga
(figuratively) To formally remove the rights and authority of a member of the clergy.

defrost /diːˈfɹɒst/ v
avfrosta
(transitive) To remove frost from.
tina
(transitive) To thaw something.

deft /dɛft/ defter deftest adj
flink händig kvick skicklig
Quick and neat in action; skillful.

defunct /dɪˈfʌŋkt/ /ˌdiˈfʌŋkt/ more defunct most defunct adj
avdöd
(now, _, rare) Deceased, dead.

defy /dɪˈfaɪ/ v
trotsa
(transitive) To refuse to obey.

degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹɪt/ v
degenerera urarta
(transitive) To cause to lose good or desirable qualities.

degradable [dɪˈɡɹeɪdəbəɫ] more degradable most degradable adj
nedbrytbar brytbar
Able to be chemically or biologically degraded.

degrade /diˈɡɹeɪd/ /dɪˈɡɹeɪd/ v
degenerera
degradera nedvärdera
(transitive) To lower in value or social position.

degree /dɪˈɡɹiː/ degrees n
examen
A stage of proficiency or qualification in a course of study, now especially an award bestowed by a university or, in some countries, a college, as a certification of academic achievement. (In the United States, can include secondary schools.) [from 14th c.]
grad
(geometry) A unit of measurement of angle equal to 1⁄360 of a circle's circumference. [from 14th c.]
(physics) A unit of measurement of temperature on any of several scales, such as Celsius or Fahrenheit. [from 18th c.]
(algebra) The sum of the exponents of a term; the order of a polynomial. [from 18th c.]
(graph theory) The number of edges that a vertex takes part in; a valency.
The amount that an entity possesses a certain property; relative intensity, extent. [from 14th c.]

degree Celsius degrees Celsius n
grad Celsius Celsiusgrad
A metric unit of temperature, a derived unit of the International System of Units. Symbol: °C

degree Fahrenheit degrees Fahrenheit n
grad Fahrenheit
A degree on the Fahrenheit temperature scale.

degree of freedom degrees of freedom n
frihetsgrad
(physics) Any of the coordinates, a minimum number of which are needed to specify the motion of a mechanical system.
(physics) Any of the independent variables required to specify the thermodynamic state of a system containing components and phases.

degrowth degrowths n
nerväxt
A negative growth (i.e. a reduction) of an economy or a population

dehumanization /diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ dehumanizations n
avhumanisering
The act or process of dehumanizing.

dehumanize /diːˈhjuːmənaɪz/ v
avhumanisera
To take away humanity; to remove or deny human qualities, characteristics, or attributes; to impersonalize.

dehydrate /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪt/ /diːˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ v
torka ut
(transitive) To remove water from; to dry up.
(intransitive) To lose water from one's body; to become dehydrated.

dehydrated /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪtəd/ /dəˈhaɪdɹeɪtəd/ [dəˈhaɪd͡ʒɹeɪdəd] more dehydrated most dehydrated adj
uttorkad
Suffering from dehydration.

dehydration /dihaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ /diːhaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ dehydrations n
dehydrering uttorkning
The act or process of removing water from something.

deice /diːˈaɪs/ v
avisa
(transitive) To remove the ice from something.

deicing deicings n
avisning

deictic /ˈdaɪktɪk/ /ˈdeɪktɪk/ more deictic most deictic adj
deiktisk
(grammar) Of or pertaining to deixis; to a word whose meaning is dependent on context.

deification deifications n
förgudning
The act of deifying; exaltation to divine honors; apotheosis.

deify /ˈdeɪ.ə.faɪ/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈdiː.ə.faɪ/ /ˈdiː.ɪ.faɪ/ v
förguda avguda
(transitive) To make a god of (something or someone).

deionize v
avjonisera
To remove the ions from

deism /ˈdeɪ-/ /ˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ deisms n
deism
A philosophical belief in the existence of a god (or goddess) knowable through human reason; especially, a belief in a creator god unaccompanied by any belief in supernatural phenomena or specific religious doctrines.

deist /ˈdeɪ.ɪst/ /ˈdiː.ɪst/ deists n
deist
(religion) a person who believes in deism.

dejected /dɪˈdʒɛktəd/ more dejected most dejected adj
nedslagen nedstämd
Sad and dispirited.

deke /diːk/ dekes n
fint
(ice hockey) A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman.

dekulakize /dɪˈkulæˌkaɪz/ /dɪˈkuːlækaɪz/ v
avkulakisera
(transitive, historical) Usually with reference to the Soviet Union and communist Eastern Europe: to dispossess a kulak (that is, a prosperous peasant) of his or her property and/or rights. [from 20th c.]

delabialization delabializations n
delabialisering
The act, process or result of delabializing.

delay /dəˈleɪ/ /dɪ-/ /dɪˈleɪ/ delays n
försening fördröjning uppskov
A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.

delay /dəˈleɪ/ /dɪ-/ /dɪˈleɪ/ v
fördröja skjuta upp senarelägga
(ambitransitive) To put off until a later time; to defer.

delayed-onset muscle soreness n
träningsvärk
(medicine) The pain and stiffness felt in muscles several hours to days after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise.

delectable /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ [dɪˈlɛktəbəɫ] more delectable most delectable adj
läcker
Highly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of the senses; delicious.

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ delegates n
delegat
A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.
(US) An appointed representative in some legislative bodies.

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ v
delegera
(transitive) To commit (a task or responsibility) to someone, especially a subordinate.
(computing, Internet, transitive) (of a subdomain) To give away authority over a subdomain; to allow someone else to create sub-subdomains of a subdomain of one's own.

delegatee delegatees n
delegat
Someone or something to which something is delegated.

delegation /dɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/ delegations n
delegation delegering överlåtande
(legal) The act whereby or constellation in which the performance of an obligation (owed to an obligee, presuming its validity; irrespective of the obligation as the target of the delegation, rarely called delegatary) is assigned by its debtor (delegator, obligor) to and towards another party (delegatee, delegate)

delegator delegators n
delegerare
One who delegates.

delete /diˈliːt/ /dəˈliːt/ /dɪˈliːt/ v
ta bort
To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device. [from 1600s]

deleterious /ˌdɛləˈtɪɹi.əs/ /ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəɹi.əs/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɪəɹi.əs/ more deleterious most deleterious adj
menlig
Harmful, often in a subtle or unexpected way.

deletion /dɪˈliːʃən/ deletions n
borttagning radering
The act of deleting. [c. 1600]

deli /ˈdɛli/ delis n
delikatessaffär
(informal) A shop that sells cooked or prepared food ready for serving.

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ more deliberate most deliberate adj
medveten avsiktlig
Done on purpose; intentional.

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ v
rådslå överlägga
(transitive) To consider carefully; to weigh well in the mind.

deliberation /dɪˌlɪbəˈɹeɪʃən/ deliberations n
överläggning överväga
The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.

delicacy /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/ delicacies n
delikatess
The quality of being delicate.
Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement.

delicatessen /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/ delicatessens n
delikatessaffär
A shop that sells cooked or prepared foods ready for serving.

delicious /diˈlɪʃəs/ /dəˈlɪʃəs/ /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ more delicious most delicious adj
läcker delikat smaklig härlig välsmakande
(colloquial, figurative) Pleasing to a person's taste; pleasing to the eyes or mind.

delight /dəˈlaɪt/ /dɪˈlaɪt/ v
glädja
To give delight to; to affect with great pleasure; to please highly.

delimitation delimitations n
avgränsning
The act of delimiting something.

delimiter /dɪˈlɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ delimiters n
avgränsare
That which delimits, that separates.
(computing) A unique character or series of characters that indicates the beginning or end of a specific statement, string or function body set.

delineate /dɪˈlɪniːeɪt/ v
skissera
To sketch out, draw or trace an outline.

delirium /dɪˈlɪ.ɹi.əm/ /dɪˈlɪɹ.i.əm/ deliria deliriums n
delirium
(symptom) A temporary mental state with a sudden onset, usually reversible, including symptoms of confusion, inability to concentrate, disorientation, anxiety, and sometimes hallucinations. Causes can include dehydration, drug intoxication, and severe infection.

deliver /dɪˈlɪvə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈlɪvɚ/ v
föda
To give birth to.
To give forth in action or exercise; to discharge.
förlösa
(formal, with "of") To assist (a female) in bearing, that is, in bringing forth (a child).
leverera
To bring or transport something to its destination.
To hand over or surrender (someone or something) to another.

deliverable /dɪˈlɪvɹəbəɫ/ deliverables n
leverabel
(business, management) The tangible end product; that which will be delivered.

deliverance /dɪˈlɪvɹəns/ deliverances n
förlossning
The act of setting free or extricating from danger, imprisonment, bondage, evil, etc.
leverans
The act of delivering or conveying something.

delivery /dɪˈlɪv(ə)ɹi/ deliveries n
leverans
The act of conveying something.
The item which has been conveyed.
förlossning
The act of giving birth

delivery room delivery rooms n
förlossningsrum
(medicine) An operating theatre or similar room in a hospital or other medical facility, furnished with suitable equipment and staffed by physicians, surgeons, or other medical workers, for the purpose of assisting mothers with the births of their babies.

delta /ˈdɛltə/ [ˈdɛɫtə] deltas n
delta
The fourth letter of the modern Greek alphabet Δ, δ.
A landform at the mouth of a river where it empties into a body of water.
(mathematics, physics, engineering) The symbol Δ; A change in a quantity, likely from "d" for "difference".

deluge /dəˈlud͡ʒ/ /ˈdi.lud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛ.lud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.jud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/ deluges n
störtflod
A great flood or rain.

deluge /dəˈlud͡ʒ/ /ˈdi.lud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛ.lud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.jud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/ v
översvämma
(transitive) To flood with water.

delusion /dɪˈl(j)uːzjən/ /dɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ delusions n
vanföreställning
The state of being deluded or misled, or process of deluding somebody.

delusion of grandeur delusions of grandeur n
storhetsvansinne
(usually, in the plural) The false belief that one is important or powerful, accompanying certain mental disorders.

delve /dɛlv/ v
gräva
(intransitive) To dig into the ground, especially with a shovel.

demagnetization demagnetizations n
avmagnetisering
The process of removing the magnetic field from an object.

demagnetize v
avmagnetisera
(transitive) To make something nonmagnetic by removing its magnetic properties.

demagogic more demagogic most demagogic adj
demagogisk
of or pertaining to demagogy or a demagogue.

demagogism n
demagogism
The practices and principles of a demagogue; a pandering to the multitude for selfish ends.

demagogue /ˈdɛməɡɑɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɔɡ/ demagogues n
demagog
(pejorative) A political orator or leader, especially in a democratic system, who gains favor by pandering to or exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience rather than by using rational argument.
folkledare
(historical) A leader of the people.

demagogy demagogies n
demagogi
demagogism

demand /dəˈmænd/ /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ demands n
efterfrågan
The desire to purchase goods and services.
(economics) The amount of a good or service that consumers are willing to buy at a particular price.

demand /dəˈmænd/ /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ v
begära kräva
To request forcefully.

demantoid demantoids n
demantoid

demarcate /dɪˈmɑɹˌkeɪt/ /ˈdi.mɑɹˌkeɪt/ /ˈdiːmɑːˌkeɪt/ v
avgränsa
To mark the limits or boundaries of something; to delimit.

demarcation /ˌdi.mɑɹˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdiː.maːˈkæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɛm.ɑɹˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɛm.ɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/ demarcations n
avgränsning
A limit thus fixed, in full demarcation line.

dematerialization /diːməˌtɪəɹɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ dematerializations n
dematerialisation dematerialisering
The act or process of dematerializing, or becoming immaterial.

dematerialize /ˌdi.məˈtɪɹ.i.ə.laɪz/ /ˌdiː.məˈtɪə.ɹɪ.ə.laɪz/ v
avmaterialisera dematerialisera
(transitive) To cause something to disappear by making it immaterial.

demeanor /dɪˈminɚ/ /dɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ demeanors n
beteende uppförande uppträdande
(American spelling) The social, non-verbal behaviours (such as body language and facial expressions) that are characteristic of a person.

demented /dɪˈmɛntɪd/ more demented most demented adj
dement
Having dementia.

dementia /dɪˈmɛnʃə/ dementiae dementias n
demens
(pathology) A progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Areas particularly affected include memory, attention, judgement, language and problem solving.

demerit /dɪˈmɛɹɪt/ demerits n
brist nackdel
A quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault.

demesne /dɪˈmeɪn/ /dɪˈmiːn/ demesnes n
domän
A lord's chief manor place, with that part of the lands belonging thereto which has not been granted out in tenancy; a house, and the land adjoining, kept for the proprietor's own use.

demigod /ˈdɛmiɡɑd/ /ˈdɛmiɡɒd/ demigods n
halvgud
A half-god or hero; the offspring of a deity and a mortal.

demijohn /ˈdɛmɪdʒɒn/ demijohns n
damejeanne
A large bottle with a short neck, sometimes with two small handles at the neck, sometimes encased in wickerwork.

demilitarisation demilitarisations n
demilitarisering
The removal of a military force, usually at the end of hostilities or as part of a treaty.

demilitarize /dɪˈmɪlɪtəɹaɪz/ v
demilitarisera
To remove troops from an area.

demine v
minröja
(transitive) To remove explosive mines (landmines or naval mines) from.

deminer deminers n
minröjare
One who removes explosive mines.

demisemiquaver /dɛmɪˈsɛmɪkweɪvə(ɹ)/ demisemiquavers n
trettioandradelsnot trettiotvåondelsnot
(music) A thirty-second note, drawn as a crotchet with three tails.

demobilization /diːˌməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ demobilizations n
demobilisering hemförlovning utryckning
The disorganization or disarming of troops which have previously been mobilized or called into active service; the change from a war footing to a peace footing; the act of demobilizing.

demobilize /diːˈməʊbɪlaɪz/ v
demobilisera
To disband troops, or remove them from a war footing.

democide /ˈdɛməsaɪd/ democides n
democid

democracy /dɪˈmɑ.kɹə.si/ /dɪˈmɒk.ɹə.si/ /dɪˈmɔk.ɹə.si/ democracies n
demokrati folkstyre
(uncountable) Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives (representative democracy).
demokrati
(countable, government) A government under the direct or representative rule of the people of its jurisdiction.

democrat /ˈdɛməkɹæt/ democrats n
demokrat
A supporter of democracy; an advocate of democratic politics (originally (historical) as opposed to the aristocrats in Revolutionary France).

democratic /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk/ [-ɾɪk] more democratic most democratic adj
demokratisk
Pertaining to democracy; constructed upon or in line with the principle of government chosen by the people.

democratic socialism democratic socialisms n
demokratisk socialism
Any form of socialism based on democratic principles and institutions.

democratically /dɛməˈkɹætɪkəli/ more democratically most democratically adv
demokratiskt
In a democratic way.

democratization democratizations n
demokratisering
The introduction of democracy, its functions or principles, to an area or country which did not have democracy previously.

democratize /dɪˈmɒkɹətaɪz/ v
demokratisera
(transitive) To make democratic.

demographer /dɪˈmɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ demographers n
demograf
a person who studies demography

demographic /ˌdɛm.əˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ more demographic most demographic adj
demografisk
Of or pertaining to demography.

demography /dɪˈmɒɡɹəfi/ demographies n
demografi befolkningslära
The study of the characteristics of human populations, especially with regards to their makeup and fluctuations and the social causes behind these.

demolish /dəˈmɒl.ɪʃ/ v
riva
(literally) To destroy (buildings, etc.), especially in a planned or intentional fashion.

demolition /ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ [ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.n̩] demolitions n
demolering rivning
The process of demolishing or destroying buildings or other structures.

demon /ˈdiː.mən/ demons n
demon
An evil spirit resident in or working for Hell; a devil. [from 10th c.]
demon djävul
(now, chiefly, historical) A false god or idol; a Satanic divinity. [from 10th c.]
baddare överdängare
Someone with great strength, passion or skill for a particular activity, pursuit etc.; an enthusiast. [from 19th c.]

demonic /dɪˈmɒnɪk/ more demonic most demonic adj
demonisk djävulsk
Pertaining to demons or evil spirits; demoniac.

demonization demonizations n
demonisering
The act of demonizing.

demonize /ˈdiːmənaɪz/ v
svärta ned
To turn into a demon.
demonisera
To describe or represent as evil or diabolic, usually falsely.

demonology /ˌdiːməˈnɑːləd͡ʒi/ /ˌdiːməˈnɒlədʒi/ demonologies n
demonologi
The study of demons, especially the incantations required to summon and control them.

demonstrate /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt/ v
demonstrera förevisa
(transitive) to show how to use (something).
demonstrera
to show the steps taken to create a logical argument or equation.
(intransitive) to participate in or organize a demonstration.

demonstration /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/ demonstrations n
demonstration
The act of demonstrating; showing or explaining something.
An event at which something will be demonstrated.
demonstration manifestation
A public display of group opinion, such as a protest march.

demonstrative pronoun demonstrative pronouns n
demonstrativt pronomen
(grammar) a pronoun that replaces a noun whose identity can be understood from the context; it indicates whether the noun is singular or plural, and whether it is near or far from the speaker or writer

demonstrator /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ demonstrators n
demonstrant
One who takes part in a demonstration; a protester.
One who demonstrates products in a retail environment; a merchandiser.

demonym /ˈdɛmənɪm/ demonyms n
invånarnamn demonym
A name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place, usually derived from the name of the place.

demoralize /dɪˈmɒɹəlaɪz/ v
demoralisera
To destroy the morale of; to dishearten.

demote /dɪˈmoʊt/ /dɪˈməʊt/ v
degradera
(transitive) To lower the rank or status of.

demotic /dɪˈmɑ.tɪk/ /dɪˈmɒt.ɪk/ adj
demotisk
Of or for the common people.
Of, relating to, or written in the ancient Egyptian script that developed from Lower Egyptian hieratic writing starting from around 650 BCE and was chiefly used to write the Demotic phase of the Egyptian language, with simplified and cursive characters that no longer corresponded directly to their hieroglyphic precursors.

demystify /diːˈmɪstɪfaɪ/ v
avmystifiera
(transitive) To remove the mystery from something; to explain or clarify.

den /dɛn/ /dɪn/ dens n
gryt håla jordkula
A small cavern or hollow place in the side of a hill, or among rocks; especially, a cave used by a wild animal for shelter or concealment.
A group of Cub Scouts of the same age who work on projects together.

denaturation /diːˌnætʃəˈɹeɪʃən/ denaturations n
denaturering
The deliberate addition of a noxious substance to alcohol to make it unfit to drink
(biochemistry) The change of folding structure of a protein (and thus of physical properties) caused by heating, changes in pH, or exposure to certain chemicals.

denazification denazifications n
avnazifiering denazifiering
The process of the removal of Nazis from public office and positions of responsibility in Germany and Austria after World War II.

denazify v
avnazifiera denazifiera
(transitive) To free from Nazi influence.

dendrite /ˈdɛndɹaɪt/ dendrites n
dendrit
(cytology) A slender projection of a nerve cell which conducts nerve impulses from a synapse to the body of the cell; a dendron.

dendritic cell dendritic cells n
dendritisk cell
(biology) Any cell, having branching processes, that forms part of the mammalian immune system

dendrochronology n
dendrokronologi
(biology, archaeology) The science that uses the spacing between the annual growth rings of trees to date their exact year of formation.

dendrogram /ˈdɛndɹəɡɹæm/ dendrograms n
träddiagram
(biology) A tree-like diagram used to show the ancestors and descendants of species

dendrology /dɛndˈɹɑlədʒi/ /dɛndˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
dendrologi
the study of trees and other woody plants

dendrophilia /ˌdɛndɹəˈfɪlɪə/ n
dendrofili
The love of trees.

dengue fever /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ ˈfiːvə/ /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ ˈfiːvɚ/ /ˈdɛŋɡiː ˈfiːvɚ/ n
denguefeber
An acute febrile and sometimes hemorrhagic disease endemic to the tropics, caused by varieties of the species Dengue virus, and primarily transmitted to humans from mosquitoes, though human-to-human transmission is also well documented.

deniable /dɪˈnaɪ(j)əbəɫ/ more deniable most deniable adj
förneka osvuren
Able to be denied or contradicted

denial /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/ denials n
förnekelse
Refusal to believe that a problem exists.

denier /dəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛnjə(ɹ)/ deniers n
denier
A unit of linear density which indicates the fineness of fiber or yarn, equal to one gram per 9000 meters, used especially to measure or indicate the fineness of hosiery. Originally equal to the weight of a denier coin per 9600 aunes.

denigrate /ˈdɛn.ɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ v
svärta ner racka ned på
(transitive) To criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.

denigration denigrations n
smutskastning
The act of making black; a blackening or defamation.

denim /ˈdɛnɪm/ denims n
denim jeans
A textile often made of cotton with a distinct diagonal pattern.

denizen /ˈdɛn.ɪ.zən/ denizens n
stamgäst invånare boende
An inhabitant of a place; one who dwells in a certain place.

denomination /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ denominations n
namngivning
(uncountable) The act of naming or designating.
beteckning
(countable) That by which anything is denominated or styled; an epithet; a name, designation, or title; especially, a general name indicating a class of like individuals.
konfession
(countable, religion) A class, or society of individuals, called by the same name; a subdivision of a religion.

denominator /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(ɹ)/ denominators n
nämnare
(arithmetic) The number or expression written below the line in a fraction (such as 2 in ½).

denotatum denotata n
denotatum referent
(linguistics, philosophy) Something that is denoted; a referent.

denounce /diˈnaʊns/ /dəˈnaʊns/ v
föreskriva kunggöra
(transitive, obsolete) To make known in a formal manner; to proclaim; to announce; to declare.
anklaga beskylla fördöma kritisera
(transitive) To criticize or speak out against (someone or something); to point out as deserving of reprehension, etc.; to openly accuse or condemn in a threatening manner; to invoke censure upon; to stigmatize; to blame.
anmäla rapportera
(transitive) To make a formal or public accusation against; to inform against; to accuse.
säga upp
(transitive) To announce the termination of; especially a treaty or armistice.

dense /dɛns/ denser densest adj
tät
Having relatively high density.
kompakt tät
Compact; crowded together.
trög
Slow to comprehend; of low intelligence. (of a person)

density /ˈdɛn.sə.ti/ /ˈdɛn.sɪ.ti/ [ˈdɛn.sə.ɾi] densities n
densitet täthet massvolym
(physics) A measure of the mass of matter contained by a unit volume.
täthet densitet
The ratio of one quantity, representing something of interest, to another quantity representing space, area, or extent in which the thing of interest is distributed.
(mathematics, statistics) The probability that an outcome will fall into a given range, per unit of that range; the relative likelihood of possible values of a continuous random variable.

dent /dɛnt/ dents n
buckla
A shallow deformation in the surface of an object, produced by an impact.

dental /ˈdɛn.tl̩/ /ˈdɛn.təl/ [ˈdɛn.(ɾ)əɫ] [ˈdɛn.(ɾ)ɫ̩] [ˈdɛn.əɫ] [ˈdɛɾ̃.əɫ] [ˈdɛɾ̃.ɫ̩] more dental most dental adj
tandvårds-
(dentistry, relational) Of or concerning dentistry.
dental tand-
(phonetics) Made with the tip of the tongue touching the upper front teeth or the alveolar ridge.

dental calculus n
tandsten
A hard crust of calcium salts and food particles on the teeth, developing from plaque.

dental caries n
karies tandröta
A disease of the teeth resulting in damage to tooth structure.

dental floss dental flosses n
tandtråd
A cord of thin filaments used to clean the gaps between the teeth.

dentil dentils n
tandsnitt
(architectural element) Any one of a series of small rectangular blocks projecting like teeth from a molding or beneath a cornice.

dentist /ˈdɛntɪst/ dentists n
tandläkare
A medical doctor who specializes in teeth.

dentistry /ˈdɛntɪstɹi/ dentistries n
odontologi tandvård
(uncountable) The field of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions of the teeth and oral cavity.
tandvård
(uncountable) Operations performed on teeth and adjoining areas such as drilling, filling cavities, and placing crowns and bridges.

denture /ˈdɛntjə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛntʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛnt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ dentures n
bett tanduppsättning
A set of teeth, the teeth viewed as a unit.
tandprotes
An artificial replacement of one or more teeth.

deny /dəˈnaɪ/ /dɪ-/ /dɪˈnaɪ/ v
förneka dementera
(transitive) To assert that something is not true.

deodorant /diˈoʊdəɹənt/ /diˈəʊdəɹənt/ deodorants n
deodorant
An odor-controlling substance applied to the underarm to counteract odor from perspiration.

deontological more deontological most deontological adj
deontologisk
(ethics, philosophy) Of or relating to deontology.

deoxyribonucleic acid n
deoxiribonukleinsyra
(biochemistry, genetics) A nucleic acid found in all living things (and some non-living things such as certain viruses) which consists of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix; encoded in its structure are genetic instructions for development, functioning, growth, and reproduction.

deoxyribose deoxyriboses n
deoxiribos
(carbohydrate) A derivative of the pentose sugar ribose in which the 2' hydroxyl (-OH) is reduced to a hydrogen (H); it is a constituent of the nucleotides that constitute the biopolymer, deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA.

depart /dɪˈpɑɹt/ /dɪˈpɑːt/ v
avgå avlida avlägsna avresa avvika dö
(intransitive, figurative) To disappear, vanish; to cease to exist.
avvika skilja
(intransitive) To deviate (from), be different (from), fail to conform.
lämna avgå avlägsna avresa från gå
(transitive) To go away from; to leave.

department /dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/ /dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/ departments n
avdelning
A part, portion, or subdivision.

department store department stores n
varuhus
A large store containing many different departments, each of which deals in the sale of different goods or services.

departure /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tjə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ departures n
avsteg avvikelse
A deviation from a plan or procedure.
bortgång
(euphemism) A death.
avgång avfart avfärd
(navigation) The distance due east or west made by a ship in its course reckoned in plane sailing as the product of the distance sailed and the sine of the angle made by the course with the meridian.
(legal) The desertion by a party to any pleading of the ground taken by him in his last antecedent pleading, and the adoption of another

depend /di-/ /də-/ /dɪˈpɛnd/ v
bero på ankomma på
(intransitive, followed by on or upon, formerly also by of) To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition; to hinge on.

dependability dependabilities n
tillförlitlighet
The characteristic of being dependable; the ability to be depended upon.

dependable [dɪˈpɛndəbəɫ] more dependable most dependable adj
pålitlig ståndaktig
Able, or easily able to be depended on.

dependence /dɪˈpɛndəns/ dependences n
beroende avhängighet
The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
beroende
An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.

dependency /dɪˈpɛndənsi/ dependencies n
beroende
Something dependent on, or subordinate to, something else:
(computing) Reliance on the functionality provided by some other, external component.
(computing) An external component whose functionality is relied on.
koloni
A colony, or a territory subject to rule by an external power.

dependency grammar dependency grammars n
dependensgrammatik

dependent /dɪˈpɛndənt/ more dependent most dependent adj
beroende avhängig
Relying upon; depending upon.

dependent variable dependent variables n
beroende variabel
(algebra) In an equation, the variable whose value depends on one or more variables in the equation.

depict /dɪˈpɪkt/ v
framställa skildra
To render a representation of something, using words, sounds, images, or other means. [from early 15th c.]

depilate /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/ v
depilera
To remove hair from the body.

deplatform /diˈplætfɔɹm/ v
deplattformera
(transitive, formal) To prevent someone from utilizing a platform to express their opinion.

deplatforming n
deplattformering

depleted uranium n
utarmat uran
Uranium that contains a reduced (depleted) amount of the fissile isotope U-235 compared to natural uranium; it is used in applications where the nuclear properties of the uranium are not important, and the uranium is instead being used for its mechanical or chemical properties.

deplorable /dəˈplɔɹəb(ə)l/ /dɪˈplɔːɹəbl̩/ more deplorable most deplorable adj
bedrövlig
Deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad, wretched.
beklagansvärd
To be felt sorrow for; worthy of compassion; lamentable.

deploy /dɪˈplɔɪ/ v
gruppera
(transitive, ergative) To prepare and arrange (usually military unit or units) for use.

depolarization /diˌpoʊlɚˌaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /diːˌpəʊ.ləɹaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ depolarizations n
depolarisering
The act of reducing polarity, or the result of such action; reduction to an unpolarized or less polarized condition.

depolarize /diːˈpəʊləɹaɪz/ v
depolarisera
(transitive) To remove the polarization from something.

depoliticize /diːpəˈlɪtɪsaɪz/ v
avpolitisera
To remove something from political influence

deponent /diˈpoʊ.nənt/ /diˈpəʊ.nənt/ adj
deponentiell
(grammar, of a verb) Having passive grammatical form (that is, conjugating like the passive voice), but an active meaning.

deponent /diˈpoʊ.nənt/ /diˈpəʊ.nənt/ deponents n
deponens
(grammar) A deponent verb.

depopulation /diːˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən/ depopulations n
avfolkning
The act of depopulating or condition of being depopulated; the destruction or expulsion of inhabitants.

deport /dɪˈpoət/ /dɪˈpoɹt/ /dɪˈpɔɹt/ /dɪˈpɔːt/ v
deportera förvisa utvisa
(transitive) To evict, especially from a country.

deportation /diːˌpɔːˈteɪʃən/ deportations n
utvisning deportation
The act of deporting or exiling, or the state of being deported; banishment; transportation.

depose /diˈpoʊz/ /dəˈpoʊz/ /dɪˈpəʊz/ v
avsätta
(transitive) To remove (a leader) from (high) office, without killing the incumbent.

deposit /dɪˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ deposits n
avlagring
(geology) Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.
deposition
That which is placed anywhere, or in anyone's hands, for safekeeping; something entrusted to the care of another.
insättning
(banking) Money placed in an account.
handpenning
(finance) A sum of money or other asset given as an initial payment, to show good faith, or to reserve something for purchase.
deposition depositionsavgift pant
A sum of money given as a security for a borrowed item, which will be given back when the item is returned, e.g. a bottle deposit or can deposit

deposit /dɪˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ v
deponera
To entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral.
sätta in
(transitive) To put money or funds into an account.

depositor depositors n
insättare
A person who makes a deposit, especially a deposit of money in a bank.

depraved /dɪˈpɹeɪvd/ more depraved most depraved adj
depraverad
Perverted or extremely wrong in a moral sense.

deprecate /ˈdɛpɹəkeɪt/ /ˈdɛpɹɪkeɪt/ v
avråda avstyrka avsvära
(transitive) To belittle or express disapproval of.
avråda
(transitive, chiefly, computing) To declare something obsolescent; to recommend against a function, technique, command, etc. that still works but has been replaced.
avsvära avsäga ta avstånd från
(archaic, transitive) To pray against.

depreciation /dɪˌpɹiːʃɪˈeɪʃən/ depreciations n
avskrivning värdeminskning
(accounting) The measurement of the decline in value of assets. Not to be confused with impairment, which is the measurement of the unplanned, extraordinary decline in value of assets.

depredation /ˌdɛpɹəˈdeɪʃən/ depredations n
räd
A raid or predatory attack.

depressed /dɪˈpɹɛst/ more depressed most depressed adj
deprimerad
Unhappy; despondent.
Suffering from clinical depression.
Suffering damaging effects of economic recession.

depressing /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ(ɡ)/ /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ/ more depressing most depressing adj
deprimerande deppig
Causing depression or sadness.

depression /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/ /dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ depressions n
depression
(psychology, usually, uncountable) A state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.
(psychology, countable) A period of low morale or unhappiness (a period of experiencing the above-mentioned state of mind) which lasts longer than several weeks and may include ideation of self-inflicted injury or suicide.
(economics) A period of major economic contraction.
depression sänka
(geography) An area that is lower in topography than its surroundings.
lågtryck
(meteorology) An area of lowered air pressure that generally brings moist weather, sometimes promoting hurricanes and tornadoes.

deprive /dɪˈpɹaɪv/ v
beröva avhända förvägra
(transitive) Used with “of”, to take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something.

depth /dɛpθ/ depths n
djup färgdjup vidd
the vertical distance below a surface; the degree to which something is deep

depth charge depth charges n
sjunkbomb
(military, nautical, aviation) A form of bomb, launched from a ship or dropped from an aircraft, that is designed to detonate at a certain depth underwater for the purposes of attacking a submerged enemy, especially a submarine.

depth sounder depth sounders n
djuplod
A device using echo sounding to measure the depth of a body of water

deputinization n
avputinisering
(neologism, politics) The process of the removal of the influence of Vladimir Putin from politics.

deputy /ˈdɛpjəti/ /ˈdɛpəti/ deputies n
biträdande vice
(historical) A member of the French Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Législatif.
(US) a law enforcement officer who works for the county sheriff's office; a deputy sheriff or sheriff's deputy; the entry level rank in such an agency.

deracinate /dɪˈɹæsəneɪt/ /dɪˈɹæsɪneɪt/ v
rycka upp med rötterna
To pull up by the roots; to uproot; to extirpate.

derail /ˌdiːˈɹeɪ.əl/ /ˌdəˈɹeɪ.əl/ v
spåra ur
(transitive) To cause to come off the tracks.

derailleur /ˌdiˈɹeɪ.lɚ/ /ˌdiˈɹeɪl.jə/ /ˌdəˈɹeɪ.lɚ/ /ˌdəˈɹeɪl.jə/ derailleurs n
bakväxel framväxel
The mechanism on a bicycle used to move the chain from one sprocket (gear) to another.

derailment derailments n
urspårning
(rail transport) The action of a locomotive or train leaving the rails along which it runs.

derangement /-mɪnt/ /dɪˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ derangements n
stördhet störning
The property of being deranged.
störning
An act or instance of deranging.

derealization derealizations n
derealisation
(psychology) The psychological symptom in which the world appears to be unreal, and the patient has a sense of detachment from it.

deregulation deregulations n
avreglering
The process of removing constraints, especially government-imposed economic regulation.

derelict /ˈdɛɹəlɪkt/ derelicts n
utstött
(dated) An abandoned or forsaken person; an outcast.

deride /dɪˈɹaɪd/ v
håna förlöjliga skratta åt
(transitive) To harshly mock; ridicule.

derision /dɪˈɹɪʒən/ derisions n
hån förlöjligande
Act of treating with disdain.

derisive /dɪˈɹaɪ.sɪv/ /dɪˈɹɪ.sɪv/ more derisive most derisive adj
skrattretande
Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing.

derivation /ˌdɛ.ɹɪˈveɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ derivations n
avledning
A leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source.
avledning härledning
(genealogy, linguistics) The act of tracing origin or descent.
härledning derivering
(mathematics) The operation of deducing one function from another according to a fixed definition, referred to as derivation or differentiation; this is the inverse operation to integration.

derivative /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/ derivatives n
derivata
Something derived.
The value of such a derived function for a given value of its independent variable: the rate of change of a function at a point in its domain.
avledning
(linguistics) A word that derives from another one.
derivat
(chemistry) A chemical derived from another.

derive /dəˈɹaɪv/ v
avleda uppnå
(transitive) To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
härleda
(transitive, logic) To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.

derived function derived functions n
derivata deriverad funktion
(calculus) Of a function, another function, the value of which for any value of the independent variable is the instantaneous rate of change of the given function at that value of the independent variable.

derived unit derived units n
härledd enhet
(In the SI system of units) Any unit derived from one of the seven base units of length (meter), mass (kilogram), time (second), electric current (ampere), thermodynamic temperature (kelvin), amount of substance (mole) and luminous intensity (candela).

dermatological [ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəɫ] adj
dermatologisk
(medicine) Of or pertaining to dermatology

dermatologist /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪst/ /ˌdɝ.mə.ˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ dermatologists n
dermatolog hudläkare
A person who is skilled in, professes or practices dermatology.

dermatology /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒi/ dermatologies n
dermatologi
(medicine) The study of the skin and its diseases.

dermestid dermestids n
ängrar
(zoology) Any beetle of the family Dermestidae, most of which are scavengers that feed on dry animal or plant material.

dermis /ˈdɜː.mɪs/ /ˈdɝ.mɪs/ dermides dermises n
läderhud dermis
(anatomy) The tissue of the skin underlying the epidermis.

derogatory /dɪˈɹɑɡətɔɹi/ /dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/ more derogatory most derogatory adj
nedsättande
Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.

dervish /ˈdɜːvɪʃ/ dervishes n
dervisch
(Islam) An itinerant Sufi mystic practicing voluntary poverty in devotion to God, and often engaging in ecstatic rituals.

desalination /diːˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/ desalinations n
avsaltning
The process of removing salt from sea water in order to make drinking water.

desalination plant desalination plants n
avsaltningsverk
an industrial installation which converts seawater into drinking water by removing the salt.

descendant /dɪˈsɛndənt/ descendants n
avkomling ättling avkomma
One of the progeny of a specified person, at any distance of time or through any number of generations.

describe /dəˈskɹaɪb/ /dɪˈskɹaɪb/ v
beskriva
(transitive) To represent in words.
(transitive, mathematics) To give rise to a geometrical structure.

description /dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/ descriptions n
beskrivning
A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.
signalement
A set of characteristics by which someone or something can be recognized.

descriptive /dɪˈskɹɪptɪv/ more descriptive most descriptive adj
beskrivande
Of, relating to, or providing a description.
deskriptiv
(linguistics) Describing the structure, grammar, vocabulary and actual use of a language.

descriptiveness /dɪˈskɹɪptɪvnəs/ n
deskriptivitet
The characteristic of being descriptive.

desecrate /ˈdɛs.ə.kɹeɪ̯t/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.kɹeɪ̯t/ v
skända vanhelga
(transitive) To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.

desecration /dɛ.səˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɛ.sɪˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɛ.zəˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ desecrations n
skändning
An act of disrespect or impiety towards something considered sacred.

desegregate /diːˈsɛɡɹəɡeɪt/ v
desegregera
(transitive) To the end segregation of (something).

deselect /diːsəˈlɛkt/ v
avmarkera välja bort
(transitive) To not select; to rule out of selection.

desensitization desensitizations n
avtrubbning
The act or process of desensitizing, of dulling or reducing sensation.

desensitize /dɪˈsɛnsɪtaɪz/ v
avtrubba
To cause to become less sensitive or insensitive.

desert /dəˈzɑɹt/ /ˈdɛz.ət/ /ˈdɛz.ɚt/ deserts n
öken
(informal) In particular, a barren, arid area of land which is hot, with sandy, rocky, or parched ground.
A barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland.

desert /dəˈzɝt/ /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ v
desertera överge
To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.

desert wheatear desert wheatears n
ökenstenskvätta
Oenanthe deserti, an Old World flycatcher native to Asia and northern Africa

deserter /dɪˈzɜːtə(ɹ)/ deserters n
desertör
(military) A person who has physically removed him- or herself from the control or direction of a military or naval unit with the intention of permanently leaving

desertification /dɪˌzɜː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌzɝ.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
ökenspridning
The process by which a geographic region becomes a desert, resulting from natural changes in climate or by human activity.

desertion /dɪˈzɜːʃən/ /dɪˈzɝʃən/ desertions n
desertering fanflykt
The act of deserting.

deserve /dəˈzɝv/ /dɪˈzɜːv/ /dɪˈzɝv/ v
förtjäna
(transitive) To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.
(obsolete) To serve; to treat; to benefit.

desexualization desexualizations n
avsexualisering
The act or process of desexualizing.

desexualize v
avsexualisera
(transitive) To divest of sexual attributes; to render conceptually asexual.

desideratum /-ˈɹeɪ-/ /-ˌzɪ-/ /dəˌsɪdəˈɹɑtəm/ /dɪˌsɪdəˈɹɑːtəm/ [-ɾəm] desiderata n
önskemål
Something that is wished for, or considered desirable, particularly when thought to be essential. [from mid 17th c.]

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ designs n
design formgivning
The art of designing

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ v
designa utforma
(obsolete, transitive) To mark out and exhibit; to designate; to indicate; to show; to point out; to appoint.

designate /ˈdɛzɪɡ.neɪt/ /ˈdɛzɪɡ.nət/ v
utpeka
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description

designation /dɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ designations n
benämning beteckning
That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
beteckning
Signification, meaning, for example of a word or phrase.

designer /dɪˈzaɪnɚ/ designers n
designer formgivare
A person who designs something, or who designs things as a profession.

designer drug designer drugs n
designerdrog
A drug specifically developed to replace an illegal recreational drug, in order to circumvent existing drug laws, usually by modifying its molecular structure.

designer stubble n
tredagarsskägg
A fashionable short growth of male facial hair.

desirable /dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/ [dɪˈzaɪ(j)əɹəbəɫ] more desirable most desirable adj
önskad
önskvärd eftersträvansvärd
Worthy to be desired; pleasing; agreeable.

desire /diˈzaɪɚ/ /diˈzaɪɹ/ /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɚ/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ desires n
önskan längtan
(countable) Someone or something wished for.
begär åtrå
(uncountable) Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
begär lust längtan
(uncountable) The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.

desire /diˈzaɪɚ/ /diˈzaɪɹ/ /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɚ/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ v
önska begära eftertrakta längta
To want; to wish for earnestly.
åtrå begära
To want emotionally or sexually.

desist /dɪˈsɪst/ /dɪˈzɪst/ v
avstå
(ambitransitive, formal) To cease to proceed or act; to stop (often with from).

desk /dɛsk/ desks n
skrivbord skolbänk
A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a drawer or repository underneath.
A station for a string player in an orchestra, consisting of a chair and a music stand, or a row of such stations.

desklamp desklamps n
skrivbordslampa
A lamp which sits on and is used to illuminate a desk.

desktop /ˈdɛsktɒp/ [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɑp] [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɒp] [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɔp] desktops n
skrivbordsdator
(computing) A desktop computer.
skrivbord
(computing, GUI) The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper.

desman /ˈdɛsmən/ desmans n
myskmus
Either of two species, Desmana moschata or Galemys pyrenaicus, of aquatic or semi-aquatic insectivore of the mole family, Talpidae, found in Europe.

desolate /ˈdɛsəleɪt/ /ˈdɛsələt/ more desolate most desolate adj
öde
Deserted and devoid of inhabitants.

despair /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛɚ/ despairs n
förtvivlan desperation hopplöshet
Loss of hope; utter hopelessness; complete despondency.

despair /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛɚ/ v
misströsta förtvivla
(transitive) To cause to despair.
förtvivla misströsta
(intransitive, often with “of”) To be hopeless; to have no hope; to give up all hope or expectation.

desperado /dɛspəˈɹɑːdəʊ/ desperadoes desperados n
desperado
A bold outlaw, especially one from southern portions of the Wild West.

desperate times call for desperate measures proverb
nöden har ingen lag
In adverse circumstances, actions that might have been rejected under other circumstances may become the best choice.

desperation /ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/ desperations n
desperation
A state of despair, or utter hopelessness; abandonment of hope.

despicable /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/ /ˈdɛspɪkəbəl/ more despicable most despicable adj
avskyvärd
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.

despise /dɪˈspaɪz/ v
förakta
To regard with contempt or scorn.

despite /dɪˈspaɪt/ preposition
trots

despondency despondencies n
hopplöshet modlöshet
The loss of hope or confidence; despair or dejection.

despondent /dɪˈspɒndənt/ more despondent most despondent adj
modfälld nedslagen missmodig
In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

despot /ˈdɛs.pɒt/ /ˈdɛs.pət/ /ˈdɛz.pɒt/ despots n
despot
A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant.

despotism /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/ despotisms n
despotism despoti
government by a singular authority, either a single person or tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.

dessert /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ desserts n
efterrätt dessert
A sweet dish or confection served as the last course of a meal.

dessiatina /dɛsjəˈtiːnə/ dessiatinas dessiatiny n
desjatin
A Russian measure of land, roughly 1.1 hectares.

destabilization destabilizations n
destabilisering
The act or process of destabilizing.

destabilize /diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz/ v
destabilisera
(transitive) To make something unstable.

destalinization n
avstalinisering
The process, begun by Nikita Khrushchev, of discrediting and then reforming the policies of Joseph Stalin.

destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ destinations n
destination mål resmål
(countable) The place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.

destined /ˈdɛstɪnd/ adj
ämnad
Confined to a predetermined fate or destiny; certain.

destitution /dɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /dɛstɪˈtuːʃən/ /dɛstɪˈtʃuːʃən/ destitutions n
armod
An extreme state of poverty, in which a person is almost completely lacking in resources or means of support.

destroy /dɪˈstɹɔɪ/ v
förstöra
(ambitransitive) To damage beyond use or repair.
nödslakta avliva
(transitive) To put down or euthanize.
krossa mosa spöa
(transitive, informal) To utterly defeat; to crush.

destroyer /dəˈstɹɔɪ.ɚ/ destroyers n
förstörare
That which destroys something.
jagare
(science fiction, by extension) A starship of comparable role.

destroying angel destroying angels n
vit flugsvamp
One of a group of four deadly toxic mushrooms in the Amanita genus: Amanita bisporigera, Amanita ocreata, Amanita verna, and Amanita virosa.

destruct /dɪˈstrʌkt/ v
förstöra
(transitive, nonstandard) To intentionally cause the destruction of.

destructible /dɪˈstɹʌktɪbəl/ more destructible most destructible adj
förgänglig förgörbar utplånlig
Liable to destruction; capable of being destroyed.

destruction /dɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/ destructions n
förstörelse ödeläggelse
The act of destroying.
The results of a destructive event.

destructive /dɪˈstɹʊktɪv/ /dɪˈstɹʌktɪv/ more destructive most destructive adj
destruktiv
Causing destruction; damaging.
Causing breakdown or disassembly.

detached /dɪˈtæt͡ʃt/ more detached most detached adj
fristående
Of a house: not joined to another house on either side.

detail /dɪˈteɪl/ /ˈditeɪl/ /ˈdiːteɪl/ details n
detalj enskildhet
(countable) A part small enough to escape casual notice.
detalj
(uncountable) A profusion of details.
oväsentlig sak oväsentlighet
A part considered trivial enough to ignore.
information upplysning
(countable) A person's name, address and other personal information.
detachement kommendering utkommendering
(military, law enforcement) A temporary unit or assignment.

detail /dɪˈteɪl/ /ˈditeɪl/ /ˈdiːteɪl/ v
beskriva detaljer detaljerat räkna upp specificera
(transitive) To explain in detail.
avdela detachera kommendera ta ut
(transitive, military, law enforcement) To assign to a particular task.

detailed /dɪˈteɪld/ /ˈdiːteɪld/ more detailed most detailed adj
detaljerad detaljrik
Characterized by attention to detail and thoroughness of treatment.

detain /dɪˈteɪn/ v
gripa internera
(transitive, law enforcement) To put under custody.

detect /dɪˈtɛkt/ v
upptäcka
To discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing.

detection /dɪˈtek.ʃən/ /dɪˈtɛk.ʃən/ detections n
fynd
The act or process of detecting, uncovering, or finding out, the discovery of something new, hidden, or disguised.

detective /dɪˈtɛktɪv/ detectives n
kriminalpolis detektiv
(law enforcement) A police officer who looks for evidence as part of solving a crime; an investigator.
detektiv
A person employed to find information not otherwise available to the public.

detector /dɪˈtɛktə(ɹ)/ detectors n
detektor
A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.

detention /dɪˈtɛnʃən/ detentions n
häktning
(law) Confinement of a prisoner awaiting trial.
kvarsittning innehav
(pedagogy) A punishment given to a student for a minor infraction, typically requiring the student to report to a designated room during recess or outside of school hours to work on homework or perform busywork.
innehav
(civil law) The bare physical control without the mental element of intention required for possession.

deter /dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/ v
förhindra avstyra
(transitive) To prevent something from happening.
avråda avskräcka
(transitive) To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage.

detergent /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/ detergents n
tvättmedel
Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant.

deteriorate /dəˈtɪɹ.i.eɪt/ /dəˈtɪɹ.iə.ɹeɪt/ /dɪˈtɪə.ɹɪ.eɪt/ /dɪˈtɪə.ɹɪə.ɹeɪt/ v
försämra
(transitive) To make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair.
försämras
(intransitive) To grow worse; to be impaired in quality; to degenerate.

deterioration /dəˌti.ɹi.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dəˌtiɹiˈeɪʃən/ /dɪˌtɪəɹɪəˈɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌtɪəɹɪˈeɪʃən/ deteriorations n
försämring
The process of making or growing worse, or the state of having grown worse.

determinant /dɪˈtɜːmɪnənt/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnənt/ determinants n
determinant
(linear algebra) A scalar that encodes certain characteristics of a given transformation matrix; the unique scalar function over square matrices which is distributive over matrix multiplication, multilinear in the rows and columns, and takes the value 1 for the unit matrix; abbreviated as: det.

determination /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ determinations n
beslutsamhet
The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decisive character; resoluteness.

determine /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/ v
avgöra bestämma
To resolve (to do something); to establish a fixed intention; to cause (something) to come to a conclusion or decision; to lead.

determined /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnd/ more determined most determined adj
bestämd
Decided; resolute, possessing much determination.

determiner /dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈtɝ.mɪ.nɚ/ determiners n
determinant
(grammar) A member of a class of words functioning in a noun phrase to identify or distinguish a referent without describing or modifying it.

deterrence /dɪˈtɛɹəns/ deterrences n
avskräckning
Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.
The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.

deterrent /dɪˈtəɹənt/ /dɪˈtɛɹənt/ /dɪˈtɜɹənt/ deterrents n
avskräckningsmedel avskräckningsvapen
Something that deters.

detest /dɪˈtɛst/ v
avsky
(transitive) To dislike (someone or something) intensely; to loathe.

dethrone v
detronisera störta från tronen
To depose; to forcibly relieve a monarch of the monarchy.
avsätta detronisera
To remove any governing authority from power.

detonate /ˈdɛtəneɪt/ /ˈdɛʔ.ə.neɪt/ v
detonera
(intransitive) To explode; to blow up. Specifically, to combust or decompose supersonically via shock compression.
(transitive) To cause to explode.

detonation /dɛtəˈneɪʃən/ detonations n
detonation
(chemistry) An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances. Specifically, combustion that spreads supersonically via shock compression.

detonator /ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛtn̩eɪ.tə(ɹ)/ detonators n
detonator
A device used to detonate an explosive device etc.

detour /ˈdi.toɹ/ /ˈdiː.tɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdiː.tʊə(ɹ)/ detours n
omväg
A diversion or deviation from one's original route.

detoxify v
avgifta
To remove foreign and harmful substances from something.

detractor detractors n
belackare
A person who belittles the worth of another person or cause.

detriment /ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/ detriments n
förfång skada
Harm, hurt, damage.

detrimental /ˌdɛtɹɪˈmɛntəl/ more detrimental most detrimental adj
skadlig
Causing damage or harm.

deuce /djuːs/ /duːs/ deuces n
djävel djävul fan
(epithet) The Devil, used in exclamations of confusion or anger.

deuce /djuːs/ /duːs/ /d͡ʒuːs/ deuces n
tvåa
(cards) A card with two pips, one of four in a standard deck of playing cards.
The number two.

deus ex machina /ˈdeɪ.əs ɛks ˈmækɪnə/ dei ex machina dei ex machinis deus ex machinas n
deus ex machina räddande ängel
(by extension) A contrived solution to a problem, relying on an agent external to the situation.

deuterium /djuːˈtɪəɹɪəm/ /djuːˈtɪɹi.əm/ /dʒuːˈtɪəɹɪəm/ deuteriums n
deuterium
(isotope) An isotope of hydrogen formed of one proton and one neutron in each atom - 21H.

devastate /ˈdɛvəsteɪt/ v
ödelägga
To ruin many or all things over a large area, such as most or all buildings of a city, or cities of a region, or trees of a forest.

devastated more devastated most devastated adj
förstörd ödelagd
Ruined, ravaged.
förkrossad
Extremely upset and shocked.

devastating more devastating most devastating adj
förödande
causing devastation

devastation /ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/ devastations n
ödeläggelse
The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.

develop /dɛˈʋɛ.ləp/ /dɪˈvɛl.əp/ /ˈdɛʋ.ləp/ v
utvecklas
(ambitransitive) To progress through a sequence of stages.
utveckla
(transitive) To advance; to further; to promote the growth of.
(chess, transitive) To place one's pieces actively.
framkalla utveckla
(transitive) To bring out images latent in photographic film.

developed /dɪˈvɛləpt/ more developed most developed adj
utvecklad
(said of a country) Not primitive; not third-world.
mogen
Mature.

developer /dɪˈvɛləpə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/ developers n
utvecklare
A person or entity engaged in the creation or improvement of certain classes of products.
mjukvaruutvecklare utvecklare
(computing) A software developer; a person or company who creates or modifies computer software.

developing country developing countries n
utvecklingsland
(economics) A country with an emerging and low- and middle-income but still industrializing its economy.

development /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ developments n
utveckling
(countable) Something which has developed.
(uncountable) The application of new ideas to practical problems (cf. research).
(chess, uncountable) The active placement of the pieces, or the process of achieving it.
utbyggnad
(real estate, uncountable) The building of such a project.

deviance /ˈdiːvɪəns/ deviances n
avvikelse
(sociology) Actions or behaviors that violate formal and informal cultural norms such as laws and customs.

deviant /ˈdiː.vi.ənt/ more deviant most deviant adj
avvikande
Characterized by deviation from an expectation or a social standard.

deviate /ˈdi.vi.eɪt/ /ˈdi.vi.ət/ /ˈdiː.vi.eɪt/ /ˈdiː.vi.æɪt/ /ˈdiː.vi.ət/ [ˈdɪi.vi.æɪt] [ˈdɪi.vi.ət] v
avvika
(intransitive, figurative) To fall outside of, or part from, some norm; to stray.

deviation /diviˈeɪʃən/ deviations n
avvikelse
The state or result of having deviated; a transgression; an act of sin; an error; an offense.
(statistics) For interval variables and ratio variables, a measure of difference between the observed value and the mean.

device /dəˈvaɪs/ /dɪˈvaɪs/ devices n
apparat redskap husgeråd
Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
knep plan
A project or scheme, often designed to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice.
devis
(heraldry) A motto, emblem, or other mark used to distinguish the bearer from others. A device differs from a badge or cognizance primarily as it is a personal distinction, and not a badge borne by members of the same house successively.

device driver device drivers n
drivrutin
(computing) Software, usually supplied with the operating system or by a hardware manufacturer, that communicates between the operating system of a personal computer and a specific hardware device.

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ /ˈdɛvɪl/ devils n
djävul jävel
(theology) An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force.
djävul fan
The bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel.
A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child.

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ /ˈdɛvɪl/ pn
Djävulen Gamle Erik Hin håle Satan
(theology) The chief devil; Satan.

devil is in the details proverb
djävulen sitter i detaljerna
(idiomatic) The specific provisions of, or particular steps for implementing, a general plan, policy, or contract may be complicated, controversial, or unworkable.

devil's advocate devil's advocates n
djävulens advokat
(idiomatic) One who debates from a viewpoint which one may not actually hold, usually to determine its validity or simply for the sake of argument.

devil-may-care more devil-may-care most devil-may-care adj
lättsinnig sorgfri
Carefree, reckless, irresponsible.

devilish /ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/ /ˈdɛvɪlɪʃ/ more devilish most devilish adj
djävulsk diabolisk
Characteristic of a devil.
djävulsk djävlig jävlig
(informal) Extreme, excessive.

devilment /ˈdɛv(ə)lm(ə)nt/ /ˈdɛv(ɪ)lm(ə)nt/ devilments n
djävulskap
(uncountable) Devilish action or conduct; wickedness; (more generally) troublemaking behaviour; mischief; (countable) an instance of this.

devilry /ˈdɛv.əl.ɹi/ /ˈdɛv.ɪl.ɹi/ devilries n
djävulskap
mischief.

devise /dɪˈvaɪz/ v
tänka ut hitta på uppfinna
(transitive) To use one’s intellect to plan or design (something).

devote /dɪˈvoʊt/ /dɪˈvəʊt/ v
ägna hänge
to give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter

devoted /dɪˈvəʊtəd/ more devoted most devoted adj
hängiven
Zealous; characterized by devotion.

devotional /dɪˈvoʊʃənəl/ /dɪˈvəʊʃənəl/ more devotional most devotional adj
andaktsfull andäktig andakt
(usually, religious) Of or pertaining to devotion or worship.

devour /dɪˈvaʊə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈvaʊɚ/ v
sluka
To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.

dew /d(j)uː/ /djuː/ /dɪu̯/ /d͡ʒ(j)uː/ dews n
dagg
(uncountable) Moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc in the morning or evening, resulting in drops.

dew point dew points n
daggpunkt
The temperature at which the air becomes saturated and water vapor condenses to form dew.

dewberry /ˈdjuː.b(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈduˌbɛɹ.i/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.b(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒʉː.b(ə.)ɹi/ dewberries n
blåhallon
European dewberry, Rubus caesius.

dewclaw dewclaws n
biklöv lättklöv
A vestigial digit, hoof or claw that does not reach the ground.

dewdrop dewdrops n
daggdroppe
A droplet of water formed as dew.

dewlap /ˈdju.læp/ /ˈdjuː.læp/ /ˈdu.læp/ dewlaps n
dröglapp
The pendulous skin under the neck of an ox, or a similar feature on any other animal.

dexter /ˈdɛkstə/ dexters n
dexter heraldisk höger höger
(archaic, outside, heraldry) The right side (of a building, an equation, a heraldic shield [from the wearer's perspective], etc).

dexter chief dexter chiefs n
övre dexter hörn
(heraldry) The upper left corner of the shield (from the viewer's perspective).

dexterity /dɛksˈtɛɹɪti/ dexterities n
fingerfärdighet skicklighet händighet
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

dexterous /ˈdɛkstɹəs/ more dexterous most dexterous adj
händig
Skillful with one's hands.

dextrose /ˈdɛkstɹəʊz/ dextroses n
druvsocker
The naturally-occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide molecule.

di- /daɪ/ prefix
di-
Two, twice or double.

diabetes /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtɪs/ n
diabetes sockersjuka
Diabetes mellitus; any of a group of metabolic diseases whereby a person (or other animal) has high blood sugar due to an inability to produce, or inability to metabolize, sufficient quantities of the hormone insulin. [from 19th c.]

diabetes mellitus /ˈmɛlɨtəs/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtɪs/ /ˌməˈlaɪtəs/ n
diabetes mellitus
A medical disorder commonly called diabetes, characterized by varying or persistent hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels), especially after eating.

diabetic /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/ more diabetic most diabetic adj
diabetisk
Of or pertaining to diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.
Suitable for one having diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.
diabetisk sockersjuk
Having diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.

diachronic /daɪ.əˈkɹɑnɪk/ /daɪ.əˈkɹɒnɪk/ more diachronic most diachronic adj
diakron diakronisk
Occurring over or changing with time.

diacritical mark diacritical marks n
diakritiskt tecken diakrit
(orthography, typography) A symbol in writing used with a letter to indicate a different pronunciation, stress, tone, or meaning, also called "tone marks" when used to indicate tones, e.g. in Vietnamese or pinyin (romanised Mandarin Chinese).

diadem /ˈdaɪ.ə.dəm/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.dɛm/ diadems n
diadem
An ornamental headband worn as a badge of royalty.
krona
A crown.

diaeresis /daɪˈɛɹəsɪs/ /daɪˈɛɹɪsɪs/ /daɪˈɪəɹɪsɪs/ diaereses n
trema
(orthography) A diacritic (◌̈) placed over a vowel letter (especially the second of two consecutive ones) indicating that it is sounded separately, usually forming a distinct syllable, as in the English words naïve, Noël and Brontë, the French haïr and the Dutch ruïne.

diagnose /ˈdaɪ.əɡˌnoʊs/ /ˈdʌɪ.əɡˌnəʊz/ /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊs/ /ˌdʌɪ.əɡˈnəʊz/ v
diagnostisera diagnosticera
(by extension) To determine the cause of a problem.

diagnosis /daɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/ diagnoses n
diagnos
The process of, or an instance of, identification of the nature and cause of something (of any nature).

diagnostician diagnosticians n
diagnostiker
A person who diagnoses, especially a medical doctor.

diagnostics n
diagnostik
The process of determining the state of or capability of a component to perform its function(s)

diagonal /daɪˈæɡnəl/ /daɪˈæɡənəl/ /dɑɪˈæɡ.ə.nəl/ adj
diagonal
(geometry) Joining two nonadjacent vertices (of a polygon or polyhedron).
Having a slanted or oblique direction.
Of or related to the cater-corner (diagonally opposite) legs of a quadruped, whether the front left and back right or front right and back left.

diagonal /daɪˈæɡnəl/ /daɪˈæɡənəl/ /dɑɪˈæɡ.ə.nəl/ diagonals n
diagonal
Anything forming or resembling such a line, particularly:
(geometry) A line or plane at an oblique angle to another.

diagonal matrix diagonal matrices n
diagonalmatris
(linear algebra) A matrix in which the entries outside the main diagonal are all zero.

diagram /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/ /ˈdaɪ.ɡɹæm/ diagrams n
diagram
A plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show how something works, or show the relationships between the parts of a whole.
A graph or chart.

dial /ˈdaɪ.əl/ [ˈdaɪ.əɫ] dials n
nummerskiva
A disk with finger holes on a telephone; used to select the number to be called.

dial /ˈdaɪ.əl/ [ˈdaɪ.əɫ] v
slå
(transitive) To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone.

dial down v
minska skala ner
(idiomatic, transitive) To reduce or diminish in effect or intensity.

dial tone dial tones n
kopplingston
A telephony signal, usually in the form of a sound, used to indicate that the telephone exchange is working, has recognized an off-hook, and is ready to accept a call.

dialect /ˈdaɪ.əˌlɛkt/ dialects n
dialekt mål
(linguistics, broad sense) A variety of a language that is characteristic of a particular area, community, or social group, differing from other varieties of the same language in relatively minor ways as regards grammar, phonology, and lexicon.

dialectal /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktəl/ more dialectal most dialectal adj
dialektal
Of or relating to a dialect.

dialectical behavior therapy n
dialektisk beteendeterapi
(psychology) A psychotherapeutic approach used to treat personality disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, suicidal ideation, interpersonal conflicts, self-harm, substance abuse and other maladaptive coping strategies, which focuses on synthesizing the importance of self-acceptance with the acceptance of a need to change one's behavior.

dialectician /ˌdaɪəlɛkˈtɪʃn/ /ˌdaɪəlɛkˈtɪʃən/ /ˌdʌɪəlɛkˈtɪʃn/ dialecticians n
dialektiker

dialectologist dialectologists n
dialektforskare dialektolog
(linguistics) A person who studies regional differences in speech sounds.

dialectology dialectologies n
dialektforskning
The study of dialects.

dialog box dialog boxes n
dialogruta
(computing, graphical user interface) A window that prompts the user to enter information.

dialogical /ˌdaɪ.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəɫ/ /ˌdaɪ.əˈlɒ.d͡ʒɪ.kəɫ/ adj
dialogisk
Related to or having the character of dialogue

dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ/ dialogues n
dialog konversation samtal
A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.
(authorship) In a dramatic or literary presentation, the verbal parts of the script or text; the verbalizations of the actors or characters.
dialog
(philosophy) A literary form, where the presentation resembles a conversation.
dialogruta dialog
(computing) A dialogue box.

diamagnetism diamagnetisms n
diamagnetism
(physics) a weak form of magnetism that is only observed in the presence of an external magnetic field; due to an induced magnetic field in an opposite direction

diameter /daɪˈæmɪtə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈæmɪtɚ/ [-mɪɾɚ] diameters n
diameter
(geometry) The length of such a line.

diametral adj
diameter diametral

diametrical more diametrical most diametrical adj
diametral

diametrically /ˌdaɪ.ə.ˈmɛt.ɹɪk.li/ more diametrically most diametrically adv
diametralt
Separated by a diameter, on exactly the opposite side.

diamond /ˈdaɪ.(ə.)mənd/ adj
diamant
Made of, or containing diamond, a diamond or diamonds.
år
Of, relating to, or being a sixtieth anniversary.
Of, relating to, or being a seventy-fifth anniversary.

diamond /ˈdaɪ.(ə.)mənd/ diamonds n
diamant
(uncountable) A glimmering glass-like mineral that is an allotrope of carbon in which each atom is surrounded by four others in the form of a tetrahedron.
Something that resembles a diamond.
diamant brilliant
A gemstone made from this mineral.
basebollplan diamond innerplan
(baseball) The infield of a baseball field.
ruter ruterkort
(card games) A card of the diamonds suit.

diamond /ˈdaɪ.(ə.)mənd/ v
diamantbelägga
To adorn with or as if with diamonds.

diamond jubilee diamond jubilees n
diamantjubileum
The diamond anniversary of a coronation, originally the 75th anniversary of a monarch's rule but now often the 60th instead.

diamond ring diamond rings n
diamantring
(astronomy) An optical phenomenon visible during a moment of a solar eclipse when only a tiny part of the sun is not obscured by the moon, shining like a diamond in the ring of the sun’s corona.

diamondback moth diamondback moths n
kålmal
Any of the species Plutella xylostella of moths, formerly P. maculipennis, an agricultural pest chiefly feeding on leaves of cruciferous crops and plants that produce glucosinolates.

diamonds /ˈdaɪ(ə)məndz/ n
ruter
(card games) One of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♦.

diapensia diapensias n
fjällgröna
An evergreen arctic shrub, Diapensia lapponica.

diaper /ˈdaɪ(ə)pə/ /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚ/ diapers n
blöja
(North America) An absorbent garment worn by a baby, by a young child not yet toilet trained, or by an adult who is incontinent; a nappy.

diaperhood /ˈdaɪ.pɚ.hʊd/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.pə.hʊd/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.pɚ.hʊd/ n
blöjålder
(informal) The period of time for which one wears a diaper as a child; babyhood.

diaphanous /daɪˈæf.ən.əs/ more diaphanous most diaphanous adj
genomskinlig
Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.
florstunn skir
Of a fine, almost transparent, texture; gossamer; light and insubstantial.

diaphragm /ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/ diaphragms n
mellangärde diafragma
(anatomy) In mammals, a sheet of muscle separating the thorax from the abdomen, contracted and relaxed in respiration to draw air into and expel air from the lungs; also called thoracic diaphragm.
pessar
A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.
membran
(mechanics) A flexible membrane separating two chambers and fixed around its periphery that distends into one or other chamber as the difference in the pressure in the chambers varies.
bländare
(optics, photography) A thin opaque structure with a central aperture, used to limit the passage of light into a camera or similar device.

diapositive diapositives n
diapositiv
(photography) slide (used with a projector for projecting images)

diarchy diarchies n
diarki
A state under the rule of two people; the form of government of such state.

diarrhea /ˌdaɪ.əˈɹiː.ə/ diarrheas n
diarré
A gastrointestinal disorder characterized by frequent and very soft or watery bowel movements.
The watery or very soft excrement that comes from such bowel movements.

diary /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈdaɪ.ɹi/ diaries n
dagbok
A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer.

diaspora /daɪˈæs.pə.ɹə/ /daɪˈæs.pɚ.ə/ /daɪˈæs.pɹə/ /diˈæs.pɚ.ə/ /diˈæs.pɹə/ diasporae diasporai diasporas n
diaspora
(collective) A group so dispersed, especially Jews outside of the land of Israel.

diastolic /daɪəˈstɒlɪk/ more diastolic most diastolic adj
diastolisk
Pertaining to a diastole.

diatom /ˈdaɪ.ə.təm/ /ˈdaɪ.əˌtɔm/ diatoms n
kiselalg
Any of a group of minute unicellular algae having a siliceous covering of great delicacy, now categorized as class Diatomophyceae or division Bacillariophyta.

diatonic adj
diatonisk
(music) Relating to or characteristic of a musical scale which contains seven pitches and a pattern of five whole tones and two semitones; particularly, of the major or natural minor scales.

diatribe /ˈdaɪ.əˌtɹaɪb/ diatribes n
utfall angrepp stridsskrift
An abusive, bitter verbal or written attack, criticism or denunciation.
utläggning
A prolonged discourse; a long-winded speech.

dibs /dɪbz/ n
pax tjing
(informal) The right to use or enjoy something exclusively or before anyone else.

dicarboxylic acid dicarboxylic acids n
dikarboxylsyra
(organic chemistry) Any organic compound having two carboxylic acid functional groups.

dice /daɪs/ v
tärna
(transitive) To cut into small cubes.

dice snake dice snakes n
Rutsnok
Natrix tessellata, a European non-venomous snake belonging to the family of Colubridae, subfamily Natricinae

dicey /ˈdaɪsi/ dicier diciest adj
farlig
Fraught with danger.
riskabel
Of uncertain, risky outcome.

dichasium dichasia n
tvåsidigt knippe
(botany) A cymose inflorescence with all branches below the terminal flower in regular opposite pairs.

dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethanes n
diklorodifenyltrikloroetan
(organic compound) A chlorinated hydrocarbon originally used as an insecticide, often abbreviated as DDT.

dichloromethane dichloromethanes n
diklormetan metylenklorid
(organic compound) The partially halogenated hydrocarbon CH2Cl2 widely used as a solvent

dichotomy /daɪˈkɑtəmi/ /daɪˈkɒtəmi/ /dɪ-/ [-ɾə-] dichotomies n
dikotomi tudelning
A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.

dichromatic more dichromatic most dichromatic adj
dikromatisk
(pathology) having a form of colorblindness in which only two of the three primary colors can be distinguished

dick /dɪk/ dicks n
deckare detektiv
(dated, US, slang) A detective.
kuk pitt balle
(countable, and, uncountable, vulgar, slang) The penis.

dick-measuring contest dick-measuring contests n
kukmätartävling snoppmätartävling
(vulgar, figurative) A situation in which people (usually men) compete, often over superficial characteristics, to demonstrate their worthiness, power, etc.

dickcheese dickcheeses n
flensost
(slang, vulgar) Penile smegma or accumulated dried-out semen beneath the foreskin.

dickhead /ˈdɪ.kɛd/ /ˈdɪkˌhɛd/ dickheads n
ollon
(vulgar, colloquial) The glans penis.
dumbom kukhuvud tjockskalle
(vulgar, colloquial, pejorative) A stupid or useless person.

dickless adj
kuklös
(slang) Without a penis.

dickpic /ˈdɪkˌpɪk/ dickpics n
dickpic kukbild
(vulgar, slang) A photograph of a penis, taken for sexual purposes.

dicotyledon dicotyledons n
tvåhjärtbladiga
(botany, historical) Any plant in what used to be the Dicotyledones.

dictate /ˈdɪkˌteɪt/ /ˌdɪkˈteɪt/ v
diktera
To order, command, control.
To speak in order for someone to write down the words.

dictation /dɪkˈteɪʃən/ dictations n
diktamen
(countable, uncountable) Dictating, the process of speaking for someone else to write down the words.
(countable, uncountable) An activity in school where the teacher reads a passage aloud and the students write it down.

dictator /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹ/ dictators n
diktator
A totalitarian leader of a country, nation, or government.
diktator envåldshärskare
A tyrannical boss or authority figure.

dictatorial [dɪktəˈtɔːɹɪəɫ] more dictatorial most dictatorial adj
diktatorisk
of or pertaining to a dictator
in the manner of a dictator, usually with callous disregard for others.

dictatorship /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)ʃɪp/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹʃɪp/ dictatorships n
diktatur
A type of government where absolute sovereignty is allotted to an individual or a small clique.

dictatorship of the proletariat dictatorships of the proletariat n
proletariatets diktatur
(Marxism) A socio-political power, as opposed to the dictatorship of the bourgeoisie, characterized by a struggle to achieve a communist society.

dictionary /ˈdɪkʃnəɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃənəɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃənɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ dictionaries n
ordbok lexikon ordlista
A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meanings (senses), and sometimes also containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, semantic relations, and translations, as well as other data.

dictionary form dictionary forms n
grundform uppslagsord

didactic /daɪˈdæk.tɪk/ /dɪˈdæk.tɪk/ more didactic most didactic adj
didaktisk
Instructive or intended to teach or demonstrate, especially with regard to morality.

diddums /ˈdɪdəmz/ interjection
så ja
(UK) A term of commiseration to a child who has suffered a mildly painful situation.

didgeridoo /ˌdɪd͡ʒ.əɹ.iˈduː/ didgeridoos n
didgeridoo didjeridu
A musical instrument, endemic to the Top End of Australia, consisting of a long hollowed-out log which, when blown into, produces a low, deep mesmerising drone with sweeping rhythms.

die /daɪ/ dice dies n
tärning gängsnitt
An isohedral polyhedron, usually a cube, with numbers or symbols on each side and used in games of chance.

die /daɪ/ v
dö avlida gå bort
(intransitive) To stop living; to become dead; to undergo death.
dö
(intransitive, colloquial, hyperbolic) To be mortified or shocked by a situation.
To perish; to cease to exist; to become lost or extinct.
To sink; to faint; to pine; to languish, with weakness, discouragement, love, etc.
(often with "to") To become indifferent; to cease to be subject.

die off v
dö ut
To suffer a series of deaths; to die one by one; to progressively become extinct. (If a group of plants, animals, or people dies off, the entire group dies over a period of time.)

die out v
dö ut
(idiomatic) To become extinct.

dielectric /ˌdaɪ.əˈlɛk.tɹɪk/ /ˌdaɪ.ɪˈlɛk.tɹɪk/ dielectrics n
dielektrikum
(metamaterial) An electrically insulating or nonconducting material considered for its electric susceptibility, i.e. its property of polarization when exposed to an external electric field.

diencephalon /ˌdaɪ̯.ənˈsɛfəlɑn/ /ˌdaɪ̯.ənˈsɛfəlɒn/ diencephala diencephalons n
mellanhjärna diencefalon
(neuroanatomy, anatomy) The region of the human brain, specifically the human forebrain, that includes the thalamus, the hypothalamus, the epithalamus, the prethalamus or subthalamus, and the pretectum.

diesel /ˈdisəl/ /ˈdizəl/ /ˈdiːzəl/ diesels n
diesel
A fuel derived from petroleum (or other oils) but heavier than gasoline/petrol. Used to power diesel engines which burn this fuel using the heat produced when air is compressed.

diesel engine diesel engines n
dieselmotor
(mechanical engineering) a piston engine that operates using the Diesel cycle, with fuel being sprayed into the hot, high-pressure air in the combustion chamber at the end of the compression stroke

diesel locomotive diesel locomotives n
diesellok
(rail) a locomotive powered by a diesel engine, probably the most common type of locomotive today.

diesel-powered adj
dieseldriven
powered by the diesel engine

diet /ˈdaɪət/ diets n
föda kost
The food and beverage a person or animal consumes.
dag
(usually capitalized as a proper noun) A council or assembly of leaders; a formal deliberative assembly.
diet bantning
(countable) A controlled regimen of food and drink, as to gain or lose weight or otherwise influence health.

diet /ˈdaɪət/ v
banta
(transitive) To regulate the food of (someone); to put on a diet.
(intransitive) To modify one's food and beverage intake so as to decrease or increase body weight or influence health.

dietary /ˈdaɪətɹi/ /ˈdaɪəˌtɛɹi/ adj
diet- dietisk
Of, or relating to diet.

dietary fibre n
kostfiber
Substances, generally of plant origin, consisting mostly of complex carbohydrates which are undigested when eaten by humans, and which therefore help the passage of food and waste through the alimentary tract.

dietary supplement dietary supplements n
kosttillskott
(medicine) Any substance, such as a vitamin or mineral, taken as a supplement to food to replace nutrients that would otherwise be missing in a person's diet.

dietetics /daɪəˈtɛtɪks/ n
dietetik
The study of diet and nutrition in relation to health and disease.

dietitian /daɪəˈtɪʃən/ dietitians n
dietist kostrådgivare
A person who studies or practices dietetics.

diffeomorphic adj
diffeomorf
(mathematics) Having a diffeomorphism.

differ /ˈdɪfə/ /ˈdɪfɚ/ v
olik skilja åt
(intransitive) Not to have the same traits or characteristics; to be unalike or distinct.
ha en avvikande uppfattning tycka annorlunda vara av en annan mening
(intransitive, people, groups, etc.) To have diverging opinions, disagree.

difference /ˈdɪf(ə)ɹəns/ differences n
skillnad olikhet differens avvikelse
(uncountable) The quality of being different.
(countable) A characteristic of something that makes it different from something else.
tvist meningsskiljaktighet tvistepunkt
(countable) A disagreement or argument.
skillnad differens
(countable) The result of a subtraction; sometimes the absolute value of this result.

difference /ˈdɪf(ə)ɹəns/ v
skilja skilja åt
(obsolete, transitive) To distinguish or differentiate.

difference engine difference engines n
differensmaskin
(computing, historical) A mechanical special-purpose computer used to generate tables of values of polynomials.

difference of two squares differences of two squares n
konjugatregel
(algebra) The identity x^2 - y^2 = (x+y)(x-y)\, that holds for all real numbers.

different /ˈdɪfəɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈdɪfəɹənt/ /ˈdɪfɹənt/ more different most different adj
annorlunda olik
Not the same; exhibiting a difference.
annorlunda
Unlike most others; unusual.

differential [dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ] more differential most differential adj
differens
Of or pertaining to a difference.
differential
(mathematics) Of or pertaining to differentiation or the differential calculus.

differential [dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ] differentials n
differential
(calculus) A quantity representing an infinitesimal change in a variable, now only used as a heuristic aid except in nonstandard analysis but considered rigorous until the 20th century; a fluxion in Newtonian calculus, now usually written in Leibniz's notation as \operatorname{d}\!x.

differential calculus n
differentialkalkyl
(calculus) The calculus that deals with instantaneous rates of change.

differential equation differential equations n
differentialekvation
(calculus) an equation involving the derivatives of a function

differential gear differential gears n
differential
An arrangement of bevel gears permitting the rotation of two shafts at two different speeds whilst supplying the same torque; used on the drive axles or between the driven wheels of automobiles to aid cornering.

differentiate /dɪf.əˈɹen.ʃi.æɪt/ /dɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ /ˌdɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ v
derivera partialderivera
(mathematics) To calculate the derivative of a function.
differentiera
(mathematics) To calculate the differential of a function of multiple variables.
skiljs åt särskilja
(transitive, intransitive, often in the, _, passive, biology) To (cause to) go through a process of development called differentiation; to make or become different in form or function.

differentiation /dɪf.əˌɹen.ʃiˈæɪ.ʃən/ /dɪf.əˌɹɛn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪf.əˌɹɛn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ differentiations n
differentiering
The act of treating one thing as distinct from another, or of creating such a distinction; of separating a class of things into categories; of describing a thing by illustrating how it is different from something else.
derivering differentiering
(mathematics, calculus) The process of applying the derivative operator to a function; of calculating a function's derivative.

differently able adj
funktionshindrad
(euphemistic, often, _, humorously, or, pejoratively so, except) Disabled or handicapped.

difficult /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ more difficult most difficult adj
svår
Hard, not easy, requiring much effort.

difficulties /ˈdɪfɪkəltiz/ n
svårigheter
(colloquial) a series of frustrations

difficulty /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ difficulties n
svårighet besvär
The state of being difficult, or hard to do.
möda
An obstacle that hinders achievement of a goal.

difficulty level difficulty levels n
svårighetsgrad
The relative difficulty of completing a task or objective.

diffuse /dɪˈfjus/ /dɪˈfjuːs/ more diffuse most diffuse adj
diffus
Everywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated.

diffuse /dɪˈfjuz/ /dɪˈfjuːz/ v
diffundera
(transitive) To spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
(intransitive) To be spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.

diffusionism diffusionisms n
diffusionism

dig /dɪɡ/ digs n
utgrävning
An archeological or paleontological investigation, or the site where such an investigation is taking place.

dig /dɪɡ/ v
gräva
(transitive, intransitive) To move hard-packed earth out of the way, especially downward to make a hole with a shovel. Or to drill, or the like, through rocks, roads, or the like. More generally, to make any similar hole by moving material out of the way.
vara med
(dated, _, slang) To understand.
digga vara med
(dated, _, slang, transitive) To appreciate, or like.

dig in v
hugga in
(colloquial) To begin eating.

dig one's own grave v
gräva sin egen grav
(idiomatic) To behave in a way that is likely to have future negative effects on oneself, including (but not limited to) death.

digest /daɪˈd͡ʒɛst/ /dəˈd͡ʒɛst/ v
smälta
(transitive) To separate (the food) in its passage through the alimentary canal into the nutritive and nonnutritive elements; to prepare, by the action of the digestive juices, for conversion into blood; to convert into chyme.

digestion /daɪˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ /dɪˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ digestions n
matsmältning matspjälkning
The process, in the gastrointestinal tract, by which food is converted into substances that can be utilized by the body.

digit /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪt/ digits n
siffra
(mathematics) A distinct symbol representing a natural number in a positional number system.
finger tå
(anatomy) A narrow extremity of the human hand or foot: a finger, thumb, or toe.

digital /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtl̩/ adj
digital diskret numerisk
Property of representing values as discrete, often binary, numbers rather than a continuous spectrum.
Of or relating to computers or the Information Age.

digital camera digital cameras n
digitalkamera
An electronic, often battery-powered device for recording and storing photographs in digital format, especially on a flash card.

digital clock digital clocks n
digitalklocka
A clock that displays the time (hours, minutes, and sometimes seconds) in digits, rather than by hands on a dial (like an analog clock).

digital divide digital divides n
digital klyfta
(information technology, sociology, neologism) The gap between those with regular, effective access to digital technologies (and the computer literacy to use them) and those without it.

digital rights management n
digital rights management

digital television digital televisions n
digital-TV
(uncountable) The broadcasting and receiving of television services via digital (rather than analog) signals, either broadcast, or via cable or satellite.

digital transformation digital transformations n
digitalisering

digitalis /dɪdʒɪˈtɑːlɪs/ /dɪd͡ʒɪˈteɪlɪs/ /dɪd͡ʒɪˈtælɪs/ digitalises n
fingerborgsblomma
Any plant of the genus Digitalis (herbaceous plants of the Plantaginaceae family, including the foxglove, Digitalis purpurea).

digitigrade /-ɾə/ /ˈdɪdʒɪtɪˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈdɪd͡ʒətəɡɹeɪd/ adj
digitigrad tågående
(zoology) Of an animal: walking on the toes, putting the weight of the body mainly on the ball of the foot, with the back of the foot, or heel, raised.

digitigrade /-ɾə/ /ˈdɪdʒɪtɪˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈdɪd͡ʒətəɡɹeɪd/ digitigrades n
tågångare
(zoology, chiefly, in the plural) A digitigrade animal; an animal that walks on its toes, such as a cat or a dog.

digitization digitizations n
digitalisering
(computing) The conversion of data or information from analog to digital or binary.

digitize /ˈdɪdʒɪtaɪz/ v
digitalisera
(transitive, computing) To represent something (such as an image or sound) as a structured sequence of binary digits.

digits n
nummer
(US, _, slang) Synonym of telephone number; especially, the one that belongs to a potential dating partner.

diglossia /ˌdaɪˈɡlɑsi.ə/ /ˌdaɪˈɡlɒsi.ə/ n
diglossi
(linguistics, sociology) The coexistence in a given population of two closely related native languages or dialects, one of which is regarded as more prestigious than the other; the similar coexistence of two unrelated languages. [from 1959]

dignitary /ˈdɪɡnɪtɹi/ dignitaries n
dignitär
An important or influential person, or one of high rank or position.

dignity /ˈdɪɡnɪti/ dignities n
värdighet
The state of being dignified or worthy of esteem: elevation of mind or character.

digression /daɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ /dɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ /dʌɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ digressions n
avvikelse utsvävning
(generally, _, uncountable) The act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing, (rhetoric) particularly for rhetorical effect.

dilapidate /dəˈlæp.ə.deɪt/ /dɪˈlæp.ɪ.deɪt/ v
föröda ödelägga
(transitive) To cause to become ruined or put into disrepair.
ruinera
(transitive, figurative) To squander or waste.
förfalla
(intransitive, archaic) To fall into ruin or disuse.

dilapidated /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtəd/ more dilapidated most dilapidated adj
fallfärdig förfallen nedgången
Having fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, especially through neglect.

dilatory /daɪˈleɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈdɪlət(ə)ɹi/ adj
förhalande
Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or adjourn decision.
slö
Slow or tardy.

dildo /ˈdɪldoʊ/ /ˈdɪldəʊ/ [ˈdɪɫdoʊ] [ˈdɪɫdəʊ] dildoes dildos n
dildo löspenis
An artificial phallus (penis) for sexual use.

dilemma /daɪˈlɛmə/ /dɪˈlɛmə/ dilemmas dilemmata n
dilemma
A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable.
A difficult circumstance or problem.
(logic) A type of syllogism of the form "if A is true then B is true; if C is true then D is true; either A or C is true; therefore either B or D is true".

dilettante /dɪləˈtɒnti/ /dɪlɪˈtænti/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtænt/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtænt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnteɪ/ more dilettante most dilettante adj
amatörmässig
Pertaining to or like a dilettante.

dilettante /dɪləˈtɒnti/ /dɪlɪˈtænti/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtænt/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtænt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnteɪ/ dilettantes dilettanti n
amatörmålare
dilettant klåpare
An amateur, someone who dabbles in a field out of casual interest rather than as a profession or serious interest.
dilettant amatör
(sometimes, derogatory) A person with a general but superficial interest in any art or a branch of knowledge.

dilettantish more dilettantish most dilettantish adj
amatörmässig
amateurish

dilettantism dilettantisms n
dilettantism dilettanteri
The act of behaving like a dilettante, of being an amateur or "dabbler", sometimes in the arts. Also the act of enjoying the arts, being a connoisseur.

diligence /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/ diligences n
flit ihärdighet
The qualities of a hard worker, including conscientiousness, determination, and perseverance.

diligent /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ more diligent most diligent adj
arbetsam flitig ihärdig
Performing with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused.

diligently more diligently most diligently adv
flitigt
In a diligent manner, with appropriate effort, carefully.

dilithium /daɪˈlɪθiəm/ n
dilitium
(scifi) A fictional crystalline mineral in the Star Trek franchise, described as an essential component of anti-matter energy generation systems.

dill /dɪl/ dills n
dill
Anethum graveolens (the type species of the genus Anethum), a herb, the seeds of which are moderately warming, pungent, and aromatic, formerly used as a soothing medicine for children; also known as dillseed.

dilly-dally /ˈdɪliˌdæli/ v
prokrastinera
(intransitive) To dawdle; to waste time; to procrastinate.

dilute /daɪˈljuːt/ /daɪˈlut/ /dɪˈlut/ v
späda ut tunna ut
(transitive) To make thinner by adding solvent to a solution, especially by adding water.
(intransitive) To become attenuated, thin, or weak.
späda ut
(transitive, stock market) To cause the value of individual shares or the stake of a shareholder to decrease by increasing the total number of shares.

dilution /daɪˈljuːʃən/ /daɪˈluʃən/ /dɪˈluʃən/ dilutions n
utspädning
The process of making something dilute.

diluvial /daɪˈluːvi.əl/ adj
diluvial
Relating to or produced by a flood or deluge.

dimension /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ /dɪˈmɛnʃən/ dimensions n
aspekt dimension
A single aspect of a given thing.
dimension
A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth.
A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished.
(geometry) The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates.
(linear algebra) The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.
(physics) One of the physical properties that are regarded as fundamental measures of a physical quantity, such as mass, length and time.
(computing) Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array.
(science fiction, fantasy) A universe or plane of existence.

dimension /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ /dɪˈmɛnʃən/ v
dimensionera
(transitive) To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions.

dimensional /-ʃnəl/ /daɪ-/ /dɪˈmɛnʃənəl/ more dimensional most dimensional adj
dimensionell
(mathematics) Appended to cardinal numbers or algebraic symbols to form adjectives meaning "having the stated number of dimensions".

dimensionality /daɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ə.tɪ/ /daɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.tɪ/ /dɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ə.tɪ/ [daɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ɾɪ] [dɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ɾɪ] dimensionalities n
dimensionalitet
The state or characteristic of possessing dimensions.
(chiefly, _, mathematics, and, computing) The number of dimensions something has.

dimidiation /daɪˌmɪdɪˈeɪʃən/ /dɪˌmɪdɪˈeɪʃən/ dimidiations n
dimidiation halvering
(heraldry) A marshalling of two coats of arms by the bisection per pale of their escutcheons and forming a new coat of arms from the dexter half of one coat and the sinister half of the other.

diminish /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ v
minska
(transitive) To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).

diminishing more diminishing most diminishing adj
avtagande minskande
becoming smaller

diminution /dɪmɪˈnjuːʃən/ diminutions n
förminskning
A lessening, decrease or reduction.

diminutive /dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ more diminutive most diminutive adj
diminutiv pytteliten
Very small.
förminskande
(obsolete) Serving to diminish.
diminutiv
(grammar) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.

diminutive /dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ diminutives n
diminutiv
(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.

dimmer /ˈdɪmə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɪmɚ/ dimmers n
dimmer
A rheostat that is used to vary the intensity of a domestic electric light

dimple /ˈdɪmpəl/ dimples n
buckla bula inbuktning
A small depression or indentation in a surface.
smilgrop skrattgrop
Specifically, a small natural depression on the skin, especially on the face near the corners of the mouth.

dimwit /ˈdɪmwɪt/ dimwits n
dumbom dumskalle pundhuvud
(pejorative) A person who is deficient in intelligence.

dinar /ˈdiːnɑː(ɹ)/ dinars n
dinar
The official currency of several countries, including Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Serbia, Tunisia and (as denar) North Macedonia.

dine and dash dine and dashes n
springnota
(North America, informal) The crime of eating a meal in a restaurant and leaving without paying.

diner /ˈdaɪnə(ɹ)/ diners n
kafeteria matbespisning matställe servering
(US) A typically small restaurant, usually modeled after a railroad dining car, that serves lower-class fare, normally having a counter with stools along one side and booths on the other, and often decorated in 50s and 60s pop culture themes and playing popular music from those decades.

ding dong /dɪŋ(ɡ)ˈdɒŋ(ɡ)/ interjection
ding dång
(onomatopoeia, colloquial, often, childish) The sound made by a doorbell.

dinghy /ˈdɪŋ(ɡ)i/ /ˈdɪŋ.i/ dinghies n
jolle dinge gummibåt
(nautical) A small open boat, propelled by oars or paddles, carried as a tender, lifeboat, or pleasure craft on a ship.
gummibåt
(nautical) An inflatable rubber life raft.

dingleberry /ˈdɪŋɡəɫbɛɹi/ dingleberries n
kånkelbär
(slang) Dried fecal matter adhering to anal hair.

dingo /ˈdɪŋɡəʊ/ dingoes dingos n
dingo
A wild dog native to Australia (Canis familiaris, Canis familiaris dingo, Canis dingo, or Canis lupus dingo).

dining car dining cars n
restaurangvagn
(rail) A carriage on a train that functions as a restaurant.

dining room dining rooms n
matsal
A room, in a home or hotel, where meals are eaten. Some restaurants provide private dining rooms for hire, away from the main public eating areas.

dining table dining tables n
matbord
A table, usually in a dining room, on which meals are served.

dinitrogen tetroxide n
kvävetetroxid
(inorganic compound) A binary compound of nitrogen and oxygen, N2O4, that exists in equilibrium with nitrogen dioxide NO2; it is a powerful oxidizing agent and is used in rocket propellants.

dinner /ˈdɪnə/ /ˈdɪnəɹ/ [ˈdɪnɚ] dinners n
middag
The main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening.

dinner /ˈdɪnə/ /ˈdɪnəɹ/ [ˈdɪnɚ] v
äta middag

dinner table dinner tables n
middagsbord
A table on which dinner (or other food) is served and eaten, particularly in a home.

dinosaur /ˈdaɪnəsɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdʌɪnəsɔːɹ/ dinosaurs n
dinosaurie skräcködla
(proscribed) Any extinct reptile, not necessarily belonging to Dinosauria, that existed between about 230 million and 65 million years ago.

diocesan /daɪˈɑsɪsən/ /dʌɪˈɒsɪsən/ adj
stifts-
Pertaining to a diocese.

diocese /-siz/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ dioceses n
stift
(religion) Region administered by a bishop.

diode /ˈdaɪoʊd/ /ˈdaɪəʊd/ diodes n
diod
(electronics) An electronic device that allows current to flow in one direction only; used chiefly as a rectifier.

diorama dioramas n
diorama
A three-dimensional display of a scenery, often having a painted background in front of which models are arranged, e.g. in a museum where stuffed animals are presented against a painted landscape.

dioxide /daɪˈɒksaɪd/ /ˈdaɪɔksaɪd/ dioxides n
dioxid
(chemistry) Any oxide containing two oxygen atoms in each molecule.

dioxin /daɪˈɑksən/ /daɪˈɒksɪn/ n
dioxin
(countable, organic compound) Any of a broad range of toxic or carcinogenic halogenated polycyclic compounds that occur as byproducts of herbicides.

dip /dɪp/ dips n
dopp
A swim, usually a short swim to refresh.
dipp dippsås dippa
A sauce for dipping.
dipp
(bodybuilding) A gymnastic or bodybuilding exercise on parallel bars in which the performer, resting on his hands, lets his arms bend and his body sink until his chin is level with the bars, and then raises himself by straightening his arms.

dip /dɪp/ v
doppa
(transitive) To lower (a flag), particularly a national ensign, to a partially hoisted position in order to render or to return a salute. While lowered, the flag is said to be “at the dip.” A flag being carried on a staff may be dipped by leaning it forward at an approximate angle of 45 degrees.

dip pen dip pens n
stålpenna

diphtheria /dɪfˈθɪəɹɪə/ /dɪfˈθɪɹi.ə/ /dɪpˈθɪəɹɪə/ /dɪpˈθɪɹi.ə/ diphtherias n
difteri
(pathology) A serious infectious disease leading to inflammation of mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.

diphthong /ˈdɪfˌθɑŋ/ /ˈdɪfˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɪfˌθɔŋ/ /ˈdɪpˌθɑŋ/ /ˈdɪpˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɪpˌθɔŋ/ diphthongs n
diftong
(phonetics) A complex vowel sound that begins with the sound of one vowel and ends with the sound of another vowel, in the same syllable.

diphthongisation diphthongisations n
diftongering
The process by which a single vowel sound (monophthong) shifts to a two-vowel vocalization (diphthong).

diphthongize v
diftongera
(transitive, phonetics) To change to a diphthong, as by inserting or removing a vowel.

diploid adj
diploid
(genetics) Of a cell, having a pair of each type of chromosome, one of the pair being derived from the ovum and the other from the spermatozoon. Most somatic cells of higher organisms are diploid.

diploma /dɪˈpləʊmə/ diplomas diplomata n
diplom examensbevis
A document issued by an educational institution testifying that the recipient has earned a degree or has successfully completed a particular course of study.

diplomacy /dɪˈploʊməsi/ /dɪˈpləʊməsi/ diplomacies n
diplomati
The art and practice of conducting international relations by negotiating alliances, treaties, agreements etc., bilaterally or multilaterally, between states and sometimes international organizations, or even between polities with varying status, such as those of monarchs and their princely vassals.
Tact and subtle skill in dealing with people so as to avoid or settle hostility.

diplomat /ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/ diplomats n
diplomat
A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations
(figuratively) Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people

diplomatic /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ more diplomatic most diplomatic adj
diplomatisk
Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.
Exhibiting diplomacy; exercising tact or courtesy; using discussion to avoid hard feelings, fights or arguments.

diplomatic relations n
diplomatiska relationer
Diplomatic intercourse between nations, including the mutual presence of diplomatic missions.

diplomatics diplomatics n
diplomatik
The science of authenticating, dating, and interpreting old official documents.

dipole /ˈdaɪˌpoʊl/ /ˈdʌɪpəʊl/ dipoles n
dipol
(physics) Any object (such as a magnet, polar molecule or antenna) that is oppositely charged at two points (or poles).
(chemistry) Any molecule or radical that has delocalised positive and negative charges.

dipole antenna dipole antennae dipole antennas n
dipolantenn
(radio) An antenna with a single, linear element, so energized that the RF current has a node only at each end.

dipped headlight dipped headlights n
halvljus
The main light on a motor vehicle, with the beam in a lower angle position, to enable oncoming traffic to see.

dipper /ˈdɪpə/ /ˈdɪpɚ/ dippers n
strömstare
Any of various small passerine birds of the genus Cinclus that live near fast-flowing streams and feed along the bottom.

dipsomania /ˌdɪpsə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ dipsomanias n
dipsomani
(disease) Addiction to alcohol.

dipstick /ˈdɪpstɪk/ dipsticks n
oljesticka
A stick or rod used to measure the depth of a liquid. Often used to check the level at which a liquid in an opaque or inaccessible tank or reservoir stands; gauge.

dipteral adj
tvåvingad
Having two wings only.

diptych /ˈdɪptɪk/ diptychs n
diptyk
(arts) A picture or series of pictures painted on two tablets, usually connected by hinges.

dire straits n
trångmål
A difficult position.

dire wolf /ˈdaɪ.ɚ wʊlf/ /ˈdaɪə wʊlf/ dire wolves n
jättevarg skräckvarg
An extinct canine (†Canis dirus) from the Pleistocene epoch, heavier and slightly larger than the modern grey wolf.

direct /d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛkt/ /dəˈɹɛkt/ more direct most direct adj
direkt omedelbar
Proceeding without deviation or interruption.

direct /d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛkt/ /dəˈɹɛkt/ v
leda styra
To manage, control, steer.
regissera
To point out to or show (somebody) the right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way.
regissera rikta
To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order.

direct case direct cases n
rektus
(grammar) A noun case which covers the nominative and possibly other cases such as vocative and/or accusative (the precise definition depends on the case system in question; the term is used especially in simple systems with two or three cases)

direct current direct currents n
likström
(physics) An electric current that always flows in the same direction but may differ in intensity over time.

direct debit direct debits n
autogiro
a single order to allow a commercial, or similar entity to charge directly to one's bank for a regular payment.

direct democracy direct democracies n
direktdemokrati

direct flight direct flights n
direktflyg
(ornithology) A flight where the bird's altitude does not change significantly with each wingbeat.

direct free kick direct free kicks n
direkt frispark
(soccer) a free kick from which a goal may be scored directly

direct object direct objects n
ackusativobjekt direkt objekt
(grammar, in languages without cases) The noun or noun phrase that a verb is directly acting upon.

direct speech n
direkt anföring
(grammar, narratology) the writing of speech, using the exact words of the speaker, usually between quotation marks

directed graph directed graphs n
riktad graf
(graph theory) A graph in which the edges are ordered pairs, so that, if the edge (a, b) is in the graph, the edge (b, a) need not be in the graph and is distinct from (a, b) if it is.

direction /d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/ directions n
riktning håll
A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).
regi ledning
The work of the director in cinema or theater; the skill of directing a film, play etc.

directly /daɪˈɹɛk(t)li/ /dɪˈɹɛk(t)li/ more directly most directly adv
direkt
In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.

directly proportional adj
direkt proportionell
(mathematics) Proportional to a constant multiple of an independent variable.

director /daɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈɹɛktɚ/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈɹɛktɚ/ directors directress directrix n
regissör direktör chef
One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).

director general director generals directors general directors generals n
generaldirektör
The highest executive officer within a governmental, statutory, NGO, third sector or not-for-profit institution. In reference to government, the executive officer below the minister of the department.

directorate /daɪˈɹɛktəɹət/ /dɪˈɹɛktəɹət/ directorates n
direktorat
An agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department.

directory /daɪˈɹɛktəɹi/ /dɪˈɹɛktəɹi/ directories n
katalog mapp
A list of names, addresses etc, of specific classes of people or organizations, often in alphabetical order or in some classification.
katalog
(computing) A structured listing of the names and characteristics of the files on a storage device.

dirigible /ˈdɪɹ.ə.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ˈdɪɹɪdʒəbəɫ/ dirigibles n
luftskepp
(aviation) A self-propelled airship that can be steered.

dirigiste /dɪɹəˈʒist/ /dɪɹɪˈʒist/ more dirigiste most dirigiste adj
dirigistisk
Controlled or guided by a central authority, as in an economy.

dirt /dɜːt/ /dɝt/ dirts n
jord smuts
(chiefly, US) Soil or earth.
smuts lort
A stain or spot (on clothes etc); any foreign substance that worsens appearance.
smuts
Previously unknown facts or rumors about a person.
(figurative) Meanness; sordidness.
(mining) In placer mining, earth, gravel, etc., before washing.
Freckles.

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ [ˈdɝɾi] dirtier dirtiest adj
smutsig skitig oren
Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.
snuskig
Morally unclean; obscene or indecent, especially sexually.
ful ojuste osnygg
Dishonourable; violating accepted standards or rules.
smutsig orättmätig
Corrupt, illegal, or improper.
smutsig grumlig
Of color, discolored by impurities.

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ [ˈdɝɾi] more dirty most dirty adv
fult ojuste osnyggt smutsigt
In a dirty manner.

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ [ˈdɝɾi] v
smutsa ner fläcka orena skita ner
(transitive) To make (something) dirty.
fläcka smutsa ner
(transitive) To stain or tarnish (somebody) with dishonor.
smutsa ner
(transitive) To debase by distorting the real nature of (something).
smutsig
(intransitive) To become soiled.

dirty bomb dirty bombs n
smutsig bomb radioaktiv bomb
A device containing conventional explosives and radioactive material, designed to spread radiation over a wide area.
smutsig bomb
A nuclear bomb that spreads radiation over a wide area due to inefficiency or by design.

dirty joke dirty jokes n
fräckis
A joke with a morally objectionable or obscene punchline.

dirty laundry n
smutsig byk
(idiom) Unflattering or embarrassing facts, or questionable activities that one wants to remain secret, but which someone else may use as blackmail.
smutstvätt tvättkorg
(metonym) A clothes hamper or other container in which soiled laundry is placed.

dirty old man dirty old men n
ful gubbe gubbsjuk snuskgubbe äckelgubbe
(derogatory) An adult male who acts in a lecherous or lewd manner, especially towards people younger than him.

dirty word /ˈdɚɾijˌwɝd/ /ˈdɜːtiˌwɜːd/ dirty words n
fult ord rumsrent ord runt ord svordom vulgärt ord
A word that is considered vulgar, not necessarily sexual in nature.
fult ord
(idiomatic) The name of a topic that a person does not like to hear or discuss.

dirty wound dirty wounds n
infekterat sår smutsigt sår
An external wound, primarily an untreated cut or tear of the skin, easily susceptible to infection as a result of exposure to unsanitary conditions, as would be likely at time of injury.

disable /dɪsˈeɪbəl/ /dɪzˈeɪbəl/ v
sätta ur stånd
(transitive) To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.
avaktivera inaktivera
(chiefly, electronics, computing) To deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).

disabled [dɪsˈeɪbəɫd] more disabled most disabled adj
avaktiverad avstängd deaktiverad
Made incapable of use or action.
funktionshindrad handikappad invalid
Having a disability.

disaccharide /daɪˈsækəɹaɪd/ disaccharides n
disackarid
(carbohydrate) Any sugar, such as sucrose, maltose and lactose, consisting of two monosaccharides combined together.

disadvantage /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/ /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ disadvantages n
nackdel
A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con.

disadvantaged /ˌdɪs.ədˈvæn.tɪd͡ʒd/ /ˌdɪs.ədˈvɑːn.tɪd͡ʒd/ more disadvantaged most disadvantaged adj
eftersatt missgynnad
Lacking an advantage relative to another.

disadvantageous /dɪsˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/ more disadvantageous most disadvantageous adj
ofördelaktig ogynnsam
Not advantageous.

disagree /dɪsəˈɡɹi/ /dɪsəˈɡɹiː/ v
inte hålla med
(intransitive) To fail to agree; to have a different opinion or belief.

disagreement /dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/ disagreements n
meningsskiljaktighet
An argument or debate.
meningsskiljaktighet oenighet
A condition of not agreeing or concurring.

disallow /dɪsəˈlaʊ/ v
döma bort
To reject as invalid, untrue, or improper

disambiguate /dɪ.samˈbɪɡjuːeɪt/ v
klargöra
To remove ambiguities from; to make less ambiguous; to clarify or specify which of multiple possibilities applies – e.g., possible meanings of an ambiguous statement – or to invite or require this.

disappear /dɪsəˈpiːɹ/ /dɪsəˈpɪə/ /dɪsəˈpɪɹ/ v
försvinna
(intransitive) To vanish.
(transitive, often, euphemistic) To make vanish; especially, to abduct or murder for political reasons.

disappearance /dɪsəˈpɪəɹəns/ disappearances n
försvinnande
The action of disappearing or vanishing.

disappoint /dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ v
svika göra besviken besvika
(transitive) To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ more disappointed most disappointed adj
besviken
Defeated of expectations or hope; experiencing disappointment; let down.

disappointment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ disappointments n
besvikelse
(countable) An example or the act of disappointing: a circumstance in which a positive expectation is not achieved.

disapproval /dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/ [dɪsəˈpɹuːvəɫ] disapprovals n
ogillande
The act of disapproving; condemnation.

disapprove /dɪsəˈpɹuːv/ v
misstycka ogilla underkänna
(intransitive) To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.

disarm /dɪsˈɑɹm/ /dɪsˈɑː(ɹ)m/ v
avväpna nedrusta
(transitive) To deprive of weapons; to deprive of the means of attack or defense; to render defenseless.
avväpna
(transitive) To deprive of the means or the disposition to harm; to render harmless or innocuous.
nedrusta
(intransitive) To reduce one's own military forces.

disarmament /dɪsˈɑː(r)məmənt/ disarmaments n
nedrustning
The reduction or the abolition of the military forces and armaments of a nation, and of its capability to wage war.

disarray /dɪsəˈɹeɪ/ n
oordning oreda
Lack of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.

disassemble /dɪs.əˈsɛm.bəɫ/ v
demontera montera ner
To take to pieces; to reverse the process of assembly.

disaster /dɪˈzæs.tə/ /dɪˈzæs.tɚ/ /dɪˈzɑːs.tə(ɹ)/ disasters n
katastrof olycka
An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment.
katastrof
An unforeseen event causing great loss, upset or unpleasantness of whatever kind.

disaster area disaster areas n
katastrofområde
An area that has been the site of a natural disaster that receives an official designation entitling residents and organizations within that area to receive relief and benefits.

disastrous /dɪˈzɑːstɹəs/ more disastrous most disastrous adj
katastrofal ödesdiger
Of the nature of a disaster; calamitous.

disavow /dɪsəˈvaʊ/ v
desavouera
(transitive) To strongly and solemnly refuse to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like.

disband /dɪsˈbænd/ v
upplösa
(ambitransitive) To break up or (cause to) cease to exist; to disperse.

disburse /dɪsˈbɝs/ [dɪsˈpɝs] v
betala ut
(finance) To pay out, expend; usually from a public fund or treasury.

disc brake disc brakes n
skivbroms
(automotive, British spelling) A type of brake where the friction is produced by brake pads which are pressed against a disc.

disc jockey /ˌdɪsk ˈdʒɒki/ disc jockeys n
diskjockey DJ
(dated, radio) A person who conducts a radio program of recorded music combined with talk, news, commercials, weather, etc.
A person who plays, and sometimes mixes, recorded music at nightclubs, dances, parties, or some other social event; and/or as a backup musician for spoken word, or hip hop performers.

discard /dɪsˈkɑɹd/ /dɪsˈkɑːd/ /ˈdɪskɑɹd/ /ˈdɪskɑːd/ v
avfärda kasta slänga
(transitive) To throw away, to reject.

discern /dɪˈsɜːn/ /dɪˈsɝn/ /dɪˈzɜːn/ /dɪˈzɝn/ v
urskilja
(transitive) To detect with the senses, especially with the eyes.
(transitive) To perceive, recognize, or comprehend with the mind; to descry.
skilja
(transitive) To distinguish something as being different from something else; to differentiate or discriminate.
se skillnad på
(intransitive) To perceive differences.

discernible /dɪˈsɜːnɪbl̩/ /dɪˈsɝnɪbl̩/ more discernible most discernible adj
urskiljbar märkbar skönjbar
Possible to discern; detectable or derivable by use of the senses or the intellect.

discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ discharges n
avsked muck utryckning
(military) The act of releasing a member of the armed forces from service.
utskrivning
(medicine) The act of releasing an inpatient from hospital.
utsöndring
(symptom, uncountable) Pus or exudate or mucus (but in modern usage not exclusively blood) from a wound or orifice, usually due to pathological or hormonal changes.
urladdning
(electricity) The act of releasing an accumulated charge.
vattenföring flöde
(hydrology) The volume of water transported by a river in a certain amount of time, usually in units of m3/s (cubic meters per second).

discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ v
klarera
To accomplish or complete, as an obligation.
skriva ut
(medicine) To release (an inpatient) from hospital.
avfyra avlossa
To operate (any weapon that fires a projectile, such as a shotgun or sling).
entlediga peta
To let fly; to give expression to; to utter.

disciplinary /dɪsɪˈplɪnəɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ə.pləˌnɛɹi/ more disciplinary most disciplinary adj
disciplinär
For the purpose of imposing punishment.

discipline /ˈdɪs.ə.plən/ /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/ /ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/ disciplines n
disciplin
A controlled behaviour; self-control.
A specific branch of knowledge, learning, or practice.

discipline /ˈdɪs.ə.plən/ /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/ /ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/ v
disciplinera drilla
(transitive) To train someone by instruction and practice.

disciplined /ˈdɪsɪplɪnd/ more disciplined most disciplined adj
disciplinerad
Possessing mental discipline.

disclaim /dɪsˈkleɪm/ v
frånsäga
(transitive) To completely renounce claims to; to deny ownership of or responsibility for

disclosure /dɪsˈkloʊʒɚ/ /dɪsˈkləʊʒə(ɹ)/ disclosures n
avslöjande
(legal) The making known of a previously hidden fact or series of facts to another party; the act of disclosing.

disco /ˈdɪskoʊ/ /ˈdɪskəʊ/ discos n
diskotek disko diskomusik
(uncountable, music genre) A genre of dance music that was popular in the 1970s, characterized by elements of soul music with a strong Latin-American beat and often accompanied by pulsating lights.

disco ball /ˈdɪskoʊ ˌbɑːl/ /ˈdɪskoʊ ˌbɔːl/ /ˈdɪskəʊ ˌbɔːl/ disco balls n
spegelboll discokula diskokula
A suspended rotating mirrored sphere which casts moving spots of light across a room when light is projected on it.

disco dancing n
discodans
a style of dancing to recorded bass rhythmic music popularised in the 1970s.

discombobulate /ˌdɪs.kəmˈbɒb.jəˌleɪt/ v
förvirra
(transitive, humorous) To throw into a state of confusion; to befuddle or perplex.

discomfort /dɪsˈkʌmfət/ /dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/ discomforts n
obehag
Mental or bodily distress.

disconcertingly /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋli/ /ˌdɪskənˈsɝtɪŋli/ more disconcertingly most disconcertingly adv
förbryllande förvirrande oroväckande
In a disconcerting manner; upsettingly.

disconnect /dɪskəˈnɛkt/ /ˈdɪskənɛkt/ disconnects n
frånkoppling
A break or interruption in an existing connection, continuum, or process; disconnection.

disconnect /dɪskəˈnɛkt/ /ˈdɪskənɛkt/ v
koppla från
(transitive) To sever or interrupt a connection.
koppla bort koppla från
(transitive) To remove the connection between an appliance and an electrical power source.

disconsolate /dɪsˈkɑnsəlɪt/ /dɪsˈkɒnsəlɪt/ more disconsolate most disconsolate adj
otröstlig
Seemingly beyond consolation; inconsolable.

discontinuity /ˌdɪs.kɑn.tɪˈnuːɪ.ti/ /ˌdɪs.kɒn.tɪˈnjuːɪ.ti/ discontinuities n
diskontinuitet
A lack of continuity, regularity or sequence; a break or gap. [from 16th c.]
(mathematics) A point in the range of a function at which it is undefined or discontinuous. [from 19th c.]

discontinuous adj
diskontinuerlig
(mathematics) having at least one discontinuity

discord /dɪsˈkɔɹd/ /dɪsˈkɔːd/ /ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈdɪskɔːd/ discords n
split oenighet missämja
Lack of concord, agreement or harmony.
dissonans
(music) An inharmonious combination of simultaneously sounded tones; a dissonance.

discotheque /ˈdɪskoʊˌtɛk/ /ˈdɪskəˌtɛk/ discotheques n
diskotek
(dated) A nightclub where dancing takes place.

discount /dɪsˈkaʊnt/ /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ discounts n
rabatt rea
A reduction in price.

discount store discount stores n
lågprisvaruhus lågprisbutik
A type of department store which sell products at prices lower than those asked by other department stores.

discourage /dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒ/ /dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
avskräcka
(transitive) To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

discourse /dɪsˈko(ː)ɹs/ /dɪsˈkoəs/ /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ /ˈdɪsko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈdɪskoəs/ /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/ discourses n
diskurs
(uncountable, archaic) Verbal exchange, conversation.
(uncountable) Expression in words, either speech or writing.
(countable) A formal lengthy exposition of some subject, either spoken or written.
(social sciences, countable) An institutionalized way of thinking, a social boundary defining what can be said about a specific topic (after Michel Foucault).

discourse analysis discourse analyses n
diskursanalys
(linguistics) Any of a number of approaches to analyzing written, spoken or signed language use.

discoursive /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪv/ more discoursive most discoursive adj
diskursiv
of or pertaining to discourse or reasoning

discourtesy /dɪsˈkɜːtəzi/ discourtesies n
ohövlighet
Lack of courtesy; rudeness.

discover /dɪsˈkʊvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚ/ v
upptäcka
To find or learn something for the first time.
upptäcka avslöja
(transitive, now, rare) To expose, uncover.

discovered check discovered checks n
avdragsschack
(chess) A check by means of a discovered attack against the opponent's king.

discoverer discoverers n
upptäckare
One who discovers: a person who has discovered something.

discovery /dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/ discoveries n
upptäckt fynd
Something discovered.
(uncountable) The discovering of new things.

discredit /dɪsˈkɹed.ɪt/ /dɪsˈkɹɛd.ɪt/ v
diskreditera
(transitive) To harm the good reputation of a person; to cause an idea or piece of evidence to seem false or unreliable.

discreet /dɪˈskɹiːt/ discreeter discreetest more discreet most discreet adj
diskret
Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.
Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.

discrepancy /dɪsˈkɹɛpənsi/ discrepancies n
diskrepans
An inconsistency between facts or sentiments.

discretion /dɪˈskɹɛʃən/ discretions n
diskretion
The quality of being discreet.
omdöme
The ability to make wise choices or decisions.

discretization discretizations n
diskretisering
(mathematics, computing, cognitive science) The act of discretizing, or dividing a continuous object or spectrum into a finite number of discrete elements

discretize v
diskretisera
(transitive, mathematics, computing) To convert (a continuous space) into an equivalent discrete space, often for the purposes of easier calculation.

discriminant discriminants n
diskriminant
(geometry) The invariant (on the vector space of forms of degree d in n variables) that vanishes exactly when the corresponding hypersurface in Pn-1 is singular.

discriminate /dɪˈskɹɪm.əˌneɪt/ /dɪˈskɹɪm.əˌnæɪt/ /dɪˈskɹɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ /dɪˈskɹɪm.ɪ.nət/ v
diskriminera
(intransitive, construed with against) To make decisions based on prejudice.
skilja
(transitive) To set apart as being different; to mark as different; to separate from another by discerning differences; to distinguish.

discrimination /dɪskɹɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ discriminations n
diskriminering
(uncountable, countable) Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with the intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions. [from early 17th c.]
(uncountable, countable, sometimes, with, "against") Differential treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry. [from early 19th c.]

discursive /dɪsˈkɜː(ɹ)sɪv/ more discursive most discursive adj
diskursiv
(philosophy) Using reason and argument rather than intuition.

discus /ˈdɪs.kəs/ discuses n
diskus
A round plate-like object that is thrown for sport.
(uncountable, athletics) The athletics event of discus throw.

discus throw n
diskuskast
(athletics) An athletic throwing event where the object to be thrown is a heavy lenticular disc called discus.

discus thrower discus throwers n
diskuskastare
(athletics) An athlete who takes part in the discus throw.

discuss /dɪˈskas/ /dɪˈskʊs/ /dɪˈskʌs/ v
diskutera
(transitive) To converse or debate concerning a particular topic.

discussion /dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/ discussions n
diskussion
Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ /dɪˈsteɪn/ n
förakt
(uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ /dɪˈsteɪn/ v
förakta
(transitive) To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.

disdainful /dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl/ more disdainful most disdainful adj
föraktfull
Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.

disease /dəˈziz/ /dɪˈziz/ /dɪˈziːz/ diseases n
sjukdom
(medicine) An abnormal condition of a human, animal or plant that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired.

diseased /dɪˈzizd/ /dɪˈziːzd/ more diseased most diseased adj
sjuk
Affected with or suffering from disease.

disembarkation /ˌdɪsɪmbɑːˈkeɪʃən/ disembarkations n
avstigning

disembowel [dɪsɪmˈbaʊ(ə)ɫ] v
ta inälvorna ur
(transitive) To take or let out the bowels or interior parts of; to eviscerate.

disenchantment /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃæntmənt/ /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt/ disenchantments n
avförtrollning
The act of disenchanting or the state of being disenchanted.

disfigure /dɪsˈfɪɡjɚ/ /dɪsˈfɪɡə/ v
vanställa
to change the appearance of something/someone to the negative.

disgrace /dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ /dɪzˈɡɹeɪs/ disgraces n
vanära skam onåd
The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
blamage
(countable) Something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit.

disgruntled /dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/ more disgruntled most disgruntled adj
missbelåten missnöjd
Unhappy; dissatisfied

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ /dɪzˈɡaɪz/ /dɪˈskaɪz/ disguises n
förklädnad
Material (such as clothing, makeup, a wig) used to alter one’s visual appearance in order to hide one's identity or assume another.

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ /dɪzˈɡʌst/ /dɪˈskʌst/ n
äckel avsky
An intense dislike or loathing someone feels for something bad or nasty.

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ /dɪzˈɡʌst/ /dɪˈskʌst/ v
äckla
To cause an intense dislike for something.

disgusted /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/ more disgusted most disgusted adj
äcklad
Filled with disgust.

disgusting /dɪsˈkʌstɪŋ/ /dɪsˈɡʊstɪŋ/ /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/ /dɪˈskʊstɪŋ/ disgustinger disgustingest more disgusting most disgusting adj
äcklig motbjudande vidrig vämjelig
Causing disgust; repulsive; distasteful.

dish /dɪʃ/ dishes n
fat tallrik
A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle.
maträtt rätt
(metonym) A specific type of prepared food.
parabol parabolantenn
(telecommunication) A type of antenna with a similar shape to a plate or bowl.

dish rack dish racks n
diskställ
A perforated rack on which washed dishes, etc. may be placed in order to dry.

disharmony /dɪsˈhɑrməni/ /dɪsˈhɑːməni/ disharmonies n
disharmoni gnissel missljud oenighet
The absence of harmony or concordance.

dishcloth dishcloths n
diskhandduk disktrasa
A cloth used to wash dishes.
diskhandduk kökshandduk
A cloth used to dry dishes.

disher dishers n
mosskopa
A type of scoop with a lever that helps the user dig through hard substances such as ice cream.

dishes /ˈdɪʃɪz/ n
disk
Dishwashing

dishevelled /dɪsˈʃɛvəld/ /dɪˈʃɛvəld/ more dishevelled most dishevelled adj
okammad
(of a person) With the hair uncombed.
oborstad
(by extension) Disorderly or untidy in appearance.

dishonest /dɪzˈɒnɛst/ /dɪzˈɒnɪst/ /dɪˈsɑnɪst/ /dɪˈsɒnɪst/ more dishonest most dishonest adj
oärlig
Not honest.

dishonestly more dishonestly most dishonestly adv
oärligt
In a dishonest manner.

dishonesty /dɪsˈɒnɪ.sti/ dishonesties n
oärlighet
(uncountable) The characteristic or condition of being dishonest.
(countable) An act which is fraudulent or otherwise dishonest.

dishonour /dɪsˈɒnə(ɹ)/ /dɪzˈɒnəɹ/ dishonours n
vanheder
Shame or disgrace.

dishonour /dɪsˈɒnə(ɹ)/ /dɪzˈɒnəɹ/ v
vanhedra
To bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.

dishpan dishpans n
diskbalja diskho
A large basin or pan with a flat bottom in which dishes are washed.

dishpan hands n
skurhänder
(idiomatic) Hands which are rough, reddish, and dry, as from irritation and chafing caused by immersion in hot water mixed with detergent.

dishrag dishrags n
disktrasa
A piece of cloth used for washing dishes.
trashank
(slang) An unclean person; used in similes.

dishwasher /ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɚ/ /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/ /ˈdɪʃˌwɔʃɚ/ dishwashers n
diskmaskin diskare
A machine for washing dishes.
diskare
Someone who washes dishes, especially one hired to wash dishes in a restaurant.
(UK, dialect, Wiltshire) A European bird, the wagtail.
(AU) A bird, the restless flycatcher (Myiagra inquieta).

dishwater dishwaters n
diskvatten
Water that dishes and cooking utensils have been washed in.

disillusion /dɪs.ɪˈluːʒən/ v
desillusionera
(transitive) To free or deprive of illusion; to disenchant.

disimprovement /dɪsɪmˈpɹuvmənt/ /dɪsɪmˈpɹuːvm(ə)nt/ disimprovements n
försämring
Reduction from a better to a worse state.

disinfect /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛkt/ v
desinfektera desinficera
To sterilize by the use of cleaning agent.

disinfectant /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/ disinfectants n
desinfektionsmedel
A substance that kills germs or viruses.

disinfection /dɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/ disinfections n
desinfektion
Treatment with disinfectant materials in order to destroy harmful microorganisms

disinformation /dɪsˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ v
desinformation
(transitive) To use disinformation.

disingenuous /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.əs/ more disingenuous most disingenuous adj
lömsk
Not honourable; unworthy of honour.

disintegrate /dɪsˈɪntɪɡɹeɪt/ v
sönderfalla
(intransitive) To fall apart, break up into parts.

disinterested /dɪˈsɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪd/ more disinterested most disinterested adj
ojävig
Having no stake or interest in the outcome, and no conflicts of interest; free of bias, impartial. [from 17th c.]

disinterment disinterments n
gravöppning uppgrävning utgrävning
The act of disinterring.

disjoint union disjoint unions n
disjunkt union
(mathematics) A union of sets forced to be disjoint by attaching information referring to the original sets to their elements (i.e., by using indexing).
(mathematics) A union of sets which are already pairwise disjoint.
(topology) The disjoint union of the underlying sets of a given family of topological spaces, equipped with a topology.

disk /dɪsk/ disks n
skiva
A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object.

dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/ /ˈdɪslaɪk/ v
ogilla
(transitive) To have a feeling of aversion or antipathy towards; not to like. [from 16th c.]

dislocate /dɪsləʊˈkeɪt/ /dɪsˈloʊkeɪt/ v
flytta tränga undantränga
To put something out of its usual place.

dislocation /dɪsləʊˈkeɪʃən/ dislocations n
luxation dislokation urledvridning
The act of dislocating, or putting out of joint; also, the condition of being thus displaced.

dislodge /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/ v
avhysa vräka
(transitive) To remove or force out from a position or dwelling previously occupied.

disloyal [dɪsˈlɔɪ(j)əɫ] more disloyal most disloyal adj
illojal
Not loyal, without loyalty.

disloyalty /dɪsˈlɔɪ.(j)əɫ.ti/ disloyalties n
illojalitet
(uncountable) The quality of being disloyal.

dismantle /dɪsˈmæntəl/ [dɪsˈmæntʰəɫ] [dɪsˈmænʔəɫ] [dɪsˈmæ̃nɫ̩] [dɪsˈmæ̃nɾɫ̩] v
avkläda avkraga klä av ta av
(transitive, originally) To divest, strip of dress or covering.
demontera nedmontera
(transitive) To remove fittings or furnishings from.
demontera avveckla isärtaga nedmontera ta isär
(transitive) To take apart; to disassemble; to take to pieces.

dismantling dismantlings n
nedmontering

dismember /ˌdɪsˈmɛmbə(ɹ)/ v
lemlästa
(transitive) To remove the limbs of.
stycka
(transitive) To cut or otherwise divide something into pieces.

dismiss /dɪsˈmɪs/ /dɪzˈmɪs/ v
entlediga skingra
(transitive) To order to leave.
avfärda
(transitive) To dispel; to rid one’s mind of.
avvisa avfärda entlediga sparka avskeda skingra
(transitive) To reject; to refuse to accept.

dismissal [dɪsˈmɪsəɫ] [dɪzˈmɪsəɫ] dismissals n
uppsägning
Deprivation of office; the fact or process of being fired from employment or stripped of rank.

disobedience /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪəns/ disobediences n
olydnad
Refusal to obey.

disobedient /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪənt/ more disobedient most disobedient adj
olydig ohörsam
Not obedient.

disorder /dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ /dɪzˈɔːɹdəɹ/ disorders n
oordning
Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.
oroligheter
A disturbance of civic peace or of public order.

disorganized /dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ more disorganized most disorganized adj
oorganiserad
Lacking order or organization; confused; chaotic.

disorganized schizophrenia n
hebefreni
(pathology) A form of schizophrenia marked by disorganized behavior and speech as well as inappropriate emotional responses or affect.

disparage /dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
förringa
To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue.

disparaging /dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒɪŋ(ɡ)/ more disparaging most disparaging adj
nedsättande
Insulting, ridiculing.

disparity /dɪsˈpæɹɪti/ disparities n
ojämlikhet
(uncountable) The state of being unequal; difference.

dispassionate /dɪsˈpæʃənət/ more dispassionate most dispassionate adj
kallsinnig lidelsefri
not showing, and not affected by, emotion, bias, or prejudice

dispatch /dəˈspæt͡ʃ/ /dɪˈspætʃ/ v
omintetgöra
(transitive) To dispose of speedily, as business; to execute quickly; to make a speedy end of; to finish; to perform.
(transitive) To destroy (someone or something) quickly and efficiently.

dispensary /dɪsˈpɛnsəɹi/ dispensaries n
dispensär
An institution that dispenses medical supplies and advice.

dispensation /dɪsˌpɛnˈseɪʃən/ dispensations n
dispens
The relaxation of a law in a particular case; permission to do something forbidden, or to omit doing something enjoined; exemption.

dispense /dɪˈspɛns/ v
avvara frikalla frita lösa undvara vara utan
dela ut dosera fördela förmedla ge ut utdela
To issue, distribute, or give out.
förskriva skriva ut
To supply or make up a medicine or prescription.

dispenser /dɪˈspɛnsə/ dispensers n
dosa fördelare utdelare
An object used to dispense other items.

dispersal dispersals n
skingring spridning
The act or result of dispersing or scattering; dispersion.

dispersion /dɪˈspɜːʒən/ /dɪˈspɝʒən/ dispersions n
spridning
The degree of scatter of data.

displacement /dɪsˈpleɪsmɪnt/ /dɪzˈpleɪsmənt/ displacements n
deplacement
The weight of a ship or other floating vessel, traditionally measured or calculated by finding the volume of the vessel below the waterline when afloat, the weight of the displaced liquid being equal to that of the whole displacing body.

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ /ˈdɪspleɪ/ displays n
uppvisning
A show or spectacle.
display bildskärm monitor
(computing) An electronic screen that shows graphics or text.

display window display windows n
skyltfönster
A large window at the front of a shop, behind which items for sale are displayed.

displeased /dɪsˈpliːzd/ more displeased most displeased adj
missnöjd
Not pleased or happy with something.

disport /dəˈspɔɹt/ /dɪˈspɔːt/ v
roa sig
(ambitransitive, reflexive, dated) To amuse oneself divertingly or playfully; in particular, to cavort or gambol.

disposable /dɪsˈpoʊzəbl̩/ /dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/ more disposable most disposable adj
engångs- slit-och-släng-
That is designed to be discarded rather than reused, refilled or repaired.

disposal [dɪsˈpəʊzəɫ] disposals n
avyttring utrangering
(countable) A disposing of or getting rid of something.
förfogande
(uncountable) The power to use something or someone.

dispose /dɪsˈpoʊz/ /dɪˈspəʊz/ v
kasta
(intransitive, used with "of") To eliminate or to get rid of something.

disproof disproofs n
motbevis
A refutation.

disprove /dɪsˈpɹuv/ /dɪsˈpɹuːv/ /dɪsˈpɹʉːv/ v
motbevisa vederlägga
To prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; to refute.

dispute /dɪsˈpjuːt/ /ˈdɪs.pjuːt/ disputes n
dispyt
An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.

disputed /dɪsˈpjuːtɪd/ more disputed most disputed adj
omstridd
Argued; not certain, agreed upon, or accepted.

disqualification /dɪsˌkwɑːləfɪˈkeɪʃn/ /dɪsˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ disqualifications n
diskvalificering diskvalifikation
The act of disqualifying, or the state of being disqualified

disqualify /dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/ v
diskvalificera diska
(transitive) To make ineligible for something.

disregard /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/ v
ignorera bortse från
(transitive) To ignore; pay no attention to.

disrespect /dɪsɹɪˈspɛkt/ v
förolämpa kränka missfirma
(transitive) To show a lack of respect to someone or something.

disrespectful [dɪsɹɪˈspɛktfəɫ] more disrespectful most disrespectful adj
respektlös
Lacking respect.

disrobe /dɪsˈɹoʊb/ /dɪsˈɹəʊb/ v
klä av
(transitive) To undress someone or something.
klä av sig
(intransitive) To undress oneself.

diss /dɪs/ disses n
diss
(slang) An insult or put-down; an expression of disrespect.

diss /dɪs/ v
dissa
(slang) To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.

dissatisfaction /dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ dissatisfactions n
missnöje
Unhappiness or discontent.

dissatisfied /dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/ more dissatisfied most dissatisfied adj
missnöjd
Feeling or displaying disappointment or a lack of contentment.
Not satisfied (e.g. with the quality of something).

dissect /daɪˈsɛkt/ /dɪˈsɛkt/ v
dissekera
(transitive) To study an animal's anatomy by cutting it apart; to perform a necropsy or an autopsy.
(transitive) To analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts.

dissection /daɪˈsɛkʃən/ /dɪˈsɛkʃən/ dissections n
dissektion
the act of dissecting, or something dissected

dissemble [dɪˈsɛmbəɫ] v
dölja
(transitive) To disguise or conceal something.
ignorera låtsas
(transitive) To deliberately ignore something; to pretend not to notice.
förställa
(intransitive) To falsely hide one's opinions or feelings.

disseminate /dɪˈsɛmɪˌneɪt/ v
utsprida sprida
(transitive) To sow and scatter principles, ideas, opinions, etc, or concrete things, for growth and propagation, like seeds.
spridas utspridas
(intransitive) To become widespread.

dissemination /dɪˌsɛmɪˈneɪʃən/ disseminations n
spridning
The act of disseminating, or the state of being disseminated; diffusion for propagation and permanence; a scattering or spreading abroad, as of ideas, beliefs, etc.

dissertation /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɚˈteɪʃən/ dissertations n
avhandling
A formal exposition of a subject, especially a research paper that students write in order to complete the requirements for a doctoral degree in the US and a non-doctoral degree in the UK; a thesis.

disservice /dɪ(s)ˈsɜːvɪs/ /dɪ(s)ˈsɝvɪs/ disservices n
björntjänst
Service that results in harm; an (intentionally or unintentionally) unhelpful, harmful action.

dissident /ˈdɪsɪdənt/ dissidents n
dissident
A person who formally opposes the current political structure, the political group in power, the policies of the political group in power, or current laws.

dissimilar /dɪˈsɪmɪlə(ɹ)/ more dissimilar most dissimilar adj
olik
Not similar; unalike; different

dissipate /ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/ v
skingra
(physics) To cause energy to be lost through its conversion to heat.

dissipation /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ dissipations n
slöseri
The act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion or separation; dispersion; waste.

dissolute /ˈdɪsəljuːt/ more dissolute most dissolute adj
lastbar liderlig tygellös utsvävande
Unrestrained by morality.
Recklessly abandoned to sensual pleasures.

dissolution /ˌdɪsəˈl(j)uːʃən/ /ˌdɪsəˈluʃən/ dissolutions n
upplösning
The termination of an organized body or legislative assembly, especially a formal dismissal.
Dissolving, or going into solution.

dissolve /dɪˈzɑlv/ /dɪˈzɒlv/ v
lösa upp lösa
(chemistry, transitive) To disintegrate chemically into a solution by immersion into a liquid or gas.
skingra
(transitive) To disperse, drive apart a group of persons.
(transitive) To break the continuity of; to disconnect; to loosen; to undo; to separate.

dissuade /dɪˈsweɪd/ v
avråda avskräcka
(transitive) To convince not to try or do.

dissuasion /dɪˈsweɪʒən/ dissuasions n
avrådan
the act or an instance of dissuading

distaff /ˈdɪstæf/ /ˈdɪstɑːf/ adj
spinn
Of, relating to, or characteristic of women.

distaff /ˈdɪstæf/ /ˈdɪstɑːf/ distaffs distaves n
linstav rockhuvud rockträ tottaträ
A device to which a bundle of natural fibres (often wool, flax, or cotton) are attached for temporary storage, before being drawn off gradually to spin thread. A traditional distaff is a staff with flax fibres tied loosely to it (as indicated by the etymology of the word), but modern distaffs are often made of cords weighted with beads, and attached to the wrist.
slända spinnrockshuvud
The part of a spinning wheel from which fibre is drawn to be spun.
kvinnogöra
Anything traditionally done by or considered of importance to women only.

distaff side distaff sides n
kvinnolinjen spinnsidan
The female or maternal branch of a family.

distal /ˈdɪs.təl/ more distal most distal adj
distal
(anatomy, geology) Remote from the point of attachment or origin.

distance /ˈdɪs.təns/ /ˈdɪs.tɪns/ distances n
avstånd distans
The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

distance /ˈdɪs.təns/ /ˈdɪs.tɪns/ v
avlägsna sig distansera sig
(transitive, also reflexive) To move away (from) someone or something.

distance function distance functions n
avståndsfunktion

distance learning n
distansundervisning
Education obtained remotely, often involving written material together with audio-visual material transmitted via the internet and, sometimes, summer schools and local tutorials.

distancing /ˈdɪstənsɪŋ/ distancings n
distansering
The process of becoming or making distant.

distant /ˈdɪstənt/ more distant most distant adj
avlägsen fjärran
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).

distaste /dɪsˈteɪst/ distastes n
avsmak
(obsolete) Aversion of the taste; dislike, as of food or drink; disrelish.

distasteful /dɪsˈteɪstfəɫ/ more distasteful most distasteful adj
illasmakande äcklig
Having a bad or foul taste.
smaklös
(figuratively) Unpleasant.
frånstötande osmaklig smaklös
Offensive.

distemper /dɪsˈtɛmpə(ɹ)/ distempers n
valpsjuka
(archaic) A disorder of the humours of the body; a disease.
limfärg
(countable) A painting produced with this kind of paint.

distend /dɪˈstɛnd/ v
svälla
(intransitive) To extend or expand, as from internal pressure; to swell
utöka
(transitive) To cause to swell.

distil /dəˈstɪl/ /dɪˈstɪl/ v
destillera
(also, figuratively) To make (something, especially spirits such as gin and whisky) by distillation.
To extract the essence of (something) by, or as if by, distillation; to concentrate, to purify.
destillera destilleras
To heat (a substance, usually a liquid) so that a vapour is produced, and then to cool the vapour so that it condenses back into a liquid, either to purify the original substance or to obtain one of its components; to subject to distillation.

distillate /ˈdɪstɪlət/ distillates n
destillat
The liquid that has been condensed from vapour during distillation; normally a purified form or a fraction of an original liquid.

distillation /dɪstɪˈleɪʃən/ /dɪstɪˈlæɪʃən/ /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/ distillations n
destillation destillering
(chemistry, chemical engineering) The separation of more volatile parts of a substance from less volatile ones by evaporation and condensation.

distilled water distilled waters n
destillerat vatten
Water that has been purified by distillation.

distiller distillers n
destillatör
A person who distills, especially alcoholic spirits or hard liquor by a process of distillation; a person who owns, works in or operates a distillery.
bränneri destillationsapparat destillator destilleri
A device or apparatus that distills, a condenser; a still.

distillery /dɪˈstɪləɹi/ distilleries n
destilleri bränneri
A place where distillation takes place, especially the distillation of alcoholic spirits.
bränneri destilleri
A company that distills alcohol.

distinct /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ distincter distinctest more distinct most distinct adj
tydlig
Capable of being perceived very clearly.
distinkt
Noticeably different from others; distinctive.

distinction /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ distinctions n
distinktion skillnad åtskillnad
That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
åtskillnad
The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.

distinguish /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
urskilja
To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
utmärka
To make oneself noticeably different or better from others through accomplishments.
To confer an honor upon.

distinguishable /dɪsˈtɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃə.bl̩/ more distinguishable most distinguishable adj
urskiljbar
Able, or easily able to be distinguished.

distort /dɪˈstɔɹt/ /dɪˈstɔːt/ v
förvränga
(transitive) To bring something out of shape, to misshape.
(transitive) To give a false or misleading account of

distortion /dɪsˈtɔːʃən/ distortions n
förvrängning
An act of distorting.
A result of distorting.
A misrepresentation of the truth.
distortion förvränging
Noise or other artifacts caused in the electronic reproduction of sound or music.

distract /dɪsˈtɹækt/ v
distrahera
(transitive) To divert the attention of.

distraction /dɪsˈtɹækʃən/ distractions n
distraktion
Something that distracts.

distraught /dɪsˈtɹɔːt/ more distraught most distraught adj
förkrossad upprörd
Deeply hurt, saddened, or worried; incapacitated by distress.

distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/ distresses n
bekymmer ledsamhet obehag
A cause of such discomfort.
nödläge nödsituation
Serious danger.

distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/ v
patinera
To treat a new object to give it an appearance of age.

distressed /dɪˈstɹɛst/ more distressed most distressed adj
orolig
Anxious or uneasy.
förstörd skadad
(of merchandise, etc.) Damaged.

distribute /dɪˈstɹɪbjut/ /dɪˈstɹɪbjuːt/ /ˈdɪstɹɪbjuːt/ v
fördela
(transitive) To divide into portions and dispense.
(transitive) To scatter or spread.
(transitive) To apportion (more or less evenly).
distribuera fördela
(transitive) To supply to retail outlets.
utdela dela ut
(transitive) To deliver or pass out.
uppdela
(transitive) To classify or separate into categories.

distribution /ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/ distributions n
distribution utdelning fördelning tilldelning
An act of distributing or state of being distributed.
fördelning distribution
An apportionment by law (of funds, property).
(mathematics, statistics) A probability distribution; the set of relative likelihoods that a variable will have a value in a given interval.
(mathematics, differential geometry) A subset of the tangent bundle of a manifold that satisfies certain properties; used to construct the notions of integrability and foliation of a manifold.
distribution
(business, marketing) The process by which goods get to final consumers over a geographical market, including storing, selling, shipping and advertising.
tilldelning utdelning
Anything distributed; portion; share.
distribution fördelning
The frequency of occurrence or extent of existence.
(printing, historical) The process of sorting the types and placing them in their proper boxes in the cases.

distribution board distribution boards n
elcentral fördelningscentral
A board containing multiple electrical fuses or circuit breakers; a panelboard

distributive /dɪsˈtɹɪbjʊtɪv/ more distributive most distributive adj
distributiv
Tending to distribute; serving to divide and assign in portions; dealing a proper share to each.

distributor distributors n
distributör
One who or that which distributes.
(printing, historical) An appliance, such as a roller, in a printing press, for distributing ink.
fördelardosa
A device that distributes electric current, especially to the spark plugs in an internal combustion engine.

district /ˈdɪstɹɪkt/ districts n
distrikt område
An administrative division of an area.

district heating n
fjärrvärme
A system for distributing heat generated in a centralized location for residential and commercial heating requirements.

distrust /dɪsˈtɹʊst/ /dɪsˈtɹʌst/ distrusts n
misstro
Lack of trust or confidence.

distrust /dɪsˈtɹʊst/ /dɪsˈtɹʌst/ v
misstro
To put no trust in; to have no confidence in.

disturb /dɪˈstɜːb/ /dɪˈstɝb/ v
störa
(transitive) to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.

disturbance /dɪˈstɜːbn̩s/ /dɪˈstɝbn̩s/ disturbances n
störning
The act of disturbing, being disturbed.
Something that disturbs.
störning avbrott
An interruption of that which is normal or regular.
rubbning störning
(psychology) A serious mental imbalance or illness.

disturbed /dɪsˈtɜːbd/ more disturbed most disturbed adj
störd
Showing symptoms of mental illness, severe psychosis, or neurosis.

disturbing /dɪsˈtɜːbɪŋ/ more disturbing most disturbing adj
obehaglig
Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling.

disyllabic /ˌdaɪ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /ˌdɑɪ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
tvåstavig
Comprising two syllables.

ditch /dɪt͡ʃ/ ditches n
dike
A trench; a long, shallow indentation, as for irrigation or drainage.

ditch /dɪt͡ʃ/ v
lämna skrota överge
(transitive) To discard or abandon.
skolka skubba
(ambitransitive) To deliberately not attend classes; to play hookey.
dika
(intransitive) To dig ditches.
(transitive) To dig ditches around.

dittany /ˈdɪtəni/ dittanies n
kretadiptam
A labiate plant, Origanum dictamnus, formerly renowned for its medicinal properties; dittany of Crete.

ditto /ˈdɪtoʊ/ /ˈdɪtəʊ/ [ˈdɪɾoʊ] dittoes dittos n
dito d\:o
That which was stated before, the aforesaid, the above, the same, likewise.
kopia
(US, informal) A duplicate or copy of a document, particularly one created by a spirit duplicator.

ditty /ˈdɪti/ ditties n
trudelutt
A short, simple verse or song.

diurnal /daɪˈɜːnəl/ /daɪˈɝ.nəl/ more diurnal most diurnal adj
dygn
dags-
Happening or occurring during daylight, or primarily active during that time.

div /ˈdɪv/ n
div
(vector calculus) Divergence; a kind of differential operator.

diva /ˈdiːvə/ divas dive n
diva
Any female celebrity, usually a well known singer or actress. [from the 19th c.]
A person who may be considered or who considers herself (or by extension himself) much more important than others, has high expectations of others and who is extremely demanding and fussy when it comes to personal privileges.

dive /daɪv/ dives n
dyk
A jump or plunge into water.
A swim under water.
filmning
(sports) A deliberate fall after a challenge.

dive /daɪv/ v
dyka
(intransitive) To swim under water.
(intransitive) To jump into water head-first.
(intransitive, especially with in) To undertake with enthusiasm.
(transitive) To cause to descend, dunk; to plunge something into water.
(intransitive, figuratively) To plunge or to go deeply into any subject, question, business, etc.; to penetrate; to explore.
filma
(sports) To deliberately fall down after a challenge, imitating being fouled, in the hope of getting one's opponent penalised.

dive bar dive bars n
sunkhak
A disreputable or unglamorous bar.

dive bomber dive bombers n
störtbombare
(aviation, historical) A bomber aircraft that dives directly at its target in order to drop a bomb with greater accuracy.

diver /ˈdaɪ̯vəɹ/ divers n
dykare
Someone who dives, especially as a sport.

diverge /daɪˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ /daɪˈvɝd͡ʒ/ /dɑɪˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ /dɪˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ /dɪˈvɝd͡ʒ/ v
divergera
(intransitive, mathematics, of a sequence, series, or function) Not to converge: to have no limit, or no finite limit.

divergence /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ /dɪˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ divergences n
divergens
The degree to which two or more things diverge.
(calculus) the operator which maps a function F=(F1, ... Fn) from a n-dimensional vector space to itself to the function \sum_{i=1}^n \frac{\partial F_i}{\partial x_i}

divergent /daɪˈvɜː.d͡ʒənt/ /daɪˈvɝ.d͡ʒənt/ /dɑɪˈvɜː.d͡ʒənt/ /dɪˈvɜː.d͡ʒənt/ /dɪˈvɝ.d͡ʒənt/ more divergent most divergent adj
divergent
(mathematics) (said of a sequence or series) Diverging; not approaching a limit.

diverse /daɪ.ˈvɝs/ /daɪˈvɜːs/ /dɪ.ˈvɝs/ /ˈdaɪ.ˌvɝs/ more diverse most diverse adj
diverse
Consisting of many different elements; various.
diverse mångsidig
Capable of various forms; multiform.

diversification /daɪˌvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /daɪˌvɝsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /dɪˌvɝsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ diversifications n
diversifiering
The act, or the result, of diversifying.

diversion /daɪˈvɜːʃən/ /daɪˈvɜːʒən/ /daɪˈvɝʒən/ /dɪˈvɝʒən/ diversions n
avledningsmanöver
(military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
förströelse tidsfördriv
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
avledning
The act of diverting.
Removal of water via a canal.
omledning
(transport) A detour, such as during road construction.

diversity /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ /dɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ diversities n
mångfald
The quality of being diverse or different; difference or unlikeness.

divert /daɪˈvɜːt/ /daɪˈvɝt/ /dɪˈvɝt/ v
avleda
(transitive) To distract.

diverticulitis diverticulites n
divertikulit
(medicine, pathology) An infection of the diverticulum.

diverticulum /ˌdɑɪ.vɜː.ˈtɪ.kjə.ləm/ diverticula diverticulums n
divertikel
(anatomy) A small out-pouching of an organ wall such as the large intestine or urinary bladder.

divertimento /dəˌvɝtəˈmɛntoʊ/ /dɪˌvɜːtɪˈmɛntəʊ/ divertimenti divertimentos n
divertimento
(music) composition that has several short movements, a style that composers started to use in the 18th century.

divestment /daɪˈvɛstmənt/ divestments n
avyttring
(finance) The sale or other disposal of some kind of asset.

divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ v
dela klyva
(transitive) To split or separate (something) into two or more parts.
dela dividera
(transitive) To share (something) by dividing it.
dividera dela
(transitive, arithmetic, with by) To calculate the number (the quotient) by which you must multiply one given number (the divisor) to produce a second given number (the dividend).
dela sig
(intransitive, biology) Of a cell, to reproduce by dividing.

divide and conquer v
söndra och härska
To use a combination of political, military and economic strategies that aim to gain and maintain power by breaking up larger concentrations of power into chunks that individually have less power than the one implementing the strategy.

divided more divided most divided adj
delad
separated or split into pieces

dividend /ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/ dividends n
dividend utdelning återbäring
(finance) A cash payment of money by a company to its shareholders, usually made periodically (e.g., quarterly or annually).
dividend
(arithmetic) A number or expression that is to be divided by another.

dividing line dividing lines n
skiljelinje
a line, often invisible, which marks the boundary between two areas.
an imaginary line marking the difference between different things, ideals etc.

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ more divine most divine adj
gudomlig andlig helig himmelsk
Of or pertaining to a god.
andlig helig övernaturlig
Eternal, holy, or otherwise godlike.
gudomlig härlig underbar
Of superhuman or surpassing excellence.
gudomlig himmelsk underbar
Beautiful, heavenly.

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ divines n
andlig
One skilled in divinity; a theologian.
A minister of the gospel; a priest; a clergyman.

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ v
förutsäga profetera
(transitive) To foretell (something), especially by the use of divination.

divine service divine services n
gudstjänst
(countable, Christianity) A service of public Christian worship.

diving /ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/ divings n
dykning
The sport of jumping into water, often acrobatically.
Descending below the surface of the water to interact with the environment.

diving beetle diving beetles n
dykare
Any beetle of the family Dytiscidae.

diving bell diving bells n
dykarklocka
An airtight chamber, open at the bottom, that is lowered on a cable underwater to operate as a base or a means of transport for a diver or a small number of divers.

diving bell spider diving bell spiders n
vattenspindel
A spider, Argyroneta aquatica, living almost entirely underwater, using hairs on its abdomen and legs to trap air.

diving header diving headers n
slängnick
(soccer) A ball struck near ground level by the head of a diving player.

diving platform diving platforms n
hopptorn
structure used for competitive diving, consisting of a vertical rigid tower with one or more horizontal platforms extending out over a deep pool of water.

diving suit diving suits n
dykardräkt dykdräkt
A garment or apparatus worn by a diver for protection from the underwater environment.

divining rod divining rods n
slagruta
Rod used for dowsing, a technique of divination used to locate subterranean sources of water, metal, other mineral resources or even various other things through magic, or according to many believers a natural phenomenon.

divisibility /dɪˈvɪzɪbɪlɪti/ divisibilities n
delbarhet
(uncountable) The state of being divisible. The state capable of being divided.

divisible [dɪˈvɪzɪbəɫ] adj
delbar
Capable of being divided or split.
(arithmetic) Of an integer, that, when divided by another integer, leaves no remainder.

division /dɪˈvɪʒən/ divisions n
division
(uncountable) The act or process of dividing anything.
(arithmetic) A calculation that involves this process.
(military) A formation, usually made up of two or three brigades.
A usually high-level section of a large company or conglomerate.
(taxonomy) A rank below kingdom and above class, particularly used of plants or fungi, also (particularly of animals) called a phylum; a taxon at that rank.
(music) A florid instrumental variation of a melody in the 17th and 18th centuries, originally conceived as the dividing of each of a succession of long notes into several short ones.

division of labour n
arbetsfördelning
(economics) The separation of work into different categories or tasks; each category or task being carried out by different groups of workers.

division sign division signs n
divisionstecken
(mathematics) Any symbol (in particular ÷, / or : ) used to denote the operation of division.

divisor /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zɚ/ divisors n
divisor delare
(arithmetic) A number or expression that another is to be divided by.

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ divorces n
skilsmässa äktenskapsskillnad
The legal dissolution of a marriage.
skiljande skilsmässa
A separation of connected things.

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ v
skilja sig skiljas
(transitive) To end one's own marriage to (a person) in this way.
(intransitive) To obtain a legal divorce.
skilja skilja åt
(transitive) To separate something that was connected.

divulge /daɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/ /dɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/ v
avslöja förmedla kungöra offentliggöra
(transitive) To make public or known; to communicate to the public; to tell (information, especially a secret) so that it may become generally known.

dizygotic adj
tvåäggig
(biology) Derived from two eggs that have been separately fertilized; dizygous.

dizziness dizzinesses n
yrsel
The state of being dizzy; the sensation of instability.

dizzy /ˈdɪzi/ dizzier dizziest adj
vimmelkantig yr dimmig groggy omtöcknad snurrig
Experiencing a sensation of whirling and of being giddy, unbalanced, or lightheaded.
svindlande yrselframkallande
Producing giddiness.
snurrig virrig
Empty-headed, scatterbrained or frivolous; ditzy.

dizzy /ˈdɪzi/ v
att göra snurrig att göra virrig att göra yr
(transitive) To make (someone or something) dizzy; to bewilder.

djembe /ˈd͡ʒɛmbeɪ/ djembes n
djembe
(music) A large, rope-tuned, skin-covered drum played with the bare hands, used in West African and some fusion music.

do /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ dos n
do
(music) A syllable used in solfège to represent the first and eighth tonic of a major scale.

do /du/ /duː/ /də/ /dʉː/ /dʊ/ /d͡ʒ/ do's doos dos n
do
(UK, informal) A party, celebration, social function; usually of moderate size and formality.
(chiefly, obsolete, fossilized, _, in, _, the) Something that has been done.
(archaic) Ado; bustle; stir; to-do; A period of confusion or argument.
(obsolete, UK, slang) An act of swindling; a fraud or deception.

do /du/ /duː/ /də/ /dʉː/ /dʊ/ /d͡ʒ/ v
göra sitta inne
(pro-verb) A syntactic marker that refers back to an earlier verb and allows the speaker to avoid repeating the verb; in most dialects, not used with auxiliaries such as be, though it can be in AAVE.
göra
(transitive) To perform; to execute.
(transitive, in the form be doing [somewhere]) To exist with a purpose or for a reason.
duga besöka funka
(intransitive, transitive) To suffice.
göra laga
To cook.
besöka
(transitive, intransitive) To finish.
gå på
(transitive) To take drugs.

do as I say and not as I do v
gör som jag säger, inte som jag gör

do more harm than good v
göra mer skada än nytta stjälpa mer än hjälpa
To make a situation worse, usually while trying to make it better.

do not disturb phraseologicalUnit
stör ej stör inte
Used to indicate that somebody does not wish to be disturbed, e.g. a sign on a hotel room door, or a "busy" mode of an instant messenger.

do one's bit v
dra sitt strå till stacken
(informal) To make an individual contribution toward an overall effort.

do the dishes v
diska
(intransitive) to wash up dirty crockery (plates and dishes) and cutlery (knives, forks, and spoons)

do the laundry v
tvätta
To wash the laundry.

do the trick v
göra susen
(informal) To work; to be successful; to solve a problem; to be sufficient or adequate to fulfill a purpose.

do time v
skaka galler
(colloquial) To spend time in prison (as a prisoner).

do without v
klara sig utan
(mostly, transitive) To manage despite the lack of.

do you accept American dollars phraseologicalUnit
tar ni emot amerikanska dollar?
Used to ask whether or not products or services may be paid for in American dollars.

do you accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
accepterar ni kreditkort? tar ni kreditkort?
Used to ask whether or not products or services may be paid for by credit card.

do you believe in God phraseologicalUnit
tror du på Gud?
Used to ask whether the interlocutor believes in God.

do you come here often phraseologicalUnit
kommer du hit ofta?
A common phrase for initiating conversation with a stranger, especially one for seeking romantic involvement.

do you have Wi-Fi phraseologicalUnit
Finns det Wi-Fi här? Har ni Wi-Fi?
Asks if there is any available Wi-Fi connection.

do you have a boyfriend phraseologicalUnit
har du någon pojkvän?
Used to ask whether the interlocutor has a boyfriend.

do you have a girlfriend phraseologicalUnit
har du en flickvän? har du en tjej? har du flickvän? har du tjej?
Used to ask whether the interlocutor has a girlfriend.

do you have a menu in English phraseologicalUnit
har du en meny på engelska? har ni en meny på engelska?
A question used to ask for a restaurant menu in the English language

do you have any brothers or sisters phraseologicalUnit
har du några bröder eller systrar? har du några syskon?
Used to ask whether someone has any siblings.

do you have any pets phraseologicalUnit
har du något husdjur?
Used to ask whether the interlocutor is an owner of pets.

do you have children phraseologicalUnit
har du barn?
Used to ask whether somebody is a parent of children.

do you know phraseologicalUnit
känner du vet du
(This entry is a translation hub.)

do you love me phraseologicalUnit
älskar du mig? älskar ni mig?
do you love me?

do you need help phraseologicalUnit
behöver du hjälp?
Asks the interlocutor if they require assistance.

do you speak English phraseologicalUnit
pratar du engelska? talar du engelska? talar du svenska talar ni svenska
Asks the interlocutor whether or not they are able to speak in the English language.

dobra /ˈdɒbɹə/ /ˈdəʊbɹə/ dobras n
dobra
The official or principal currency of São Tomé and Príncipe, divided into 100 cêntimos.

docent /ˈdoʊ.sənt/ /ˈdəʊ.sənt/ docents n
docent föreläsare
A teacher or lecturer at some universities (in central Europe, etc.)
föreläsare museiguide talare
(chiefly, US) A tour guide at a museum, art gallery, historical site, etc.

docile /ˈdɑ.saɪl/ /ˈdɑ.səl/ /ˈdəʊ.saɪl/ more docile most docile adj
lydig foglig
Ready to accept instruction or direction; obedient; subservient.
foglig
Yielding to control or supervision, direction, or management.

docility docilities n
foglighet
The quality of being docile.

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ docks n
skräppa
Any of the genus Rumex of coarse weedy plants with small green flowers related to buckwheat, especially bitter dock (Rumex obtusifolius), and used as potherbs and in folk medicine, especially in curing nettle rash.
docka brygga kaj pir
(nautical) A fixed structure attached to shore to which a vessel is secured when in port.
anklagades bänk
(law) Part of a courtroom where the accused sits.
docka hamnbassäng
The body of water between two piers.

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ v
kupera
(transitive) To cut off a section of an animal's tail, to practise a caudectomy.
komma i hamn
(intransitive) To land at a harbour.
docka
To join two moving items.

dockworker dockworkers n
hamnarbetare
A person who works on the dock of a harbor or shipyard, usually employed to load or unload freight.

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɔktə/ doctors n
doktor
A person who has attained a doctorate, such as a Ph.D. or Th.D. or one of many other terminal degrees conferred by a college or university.

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɔktə/ v
fiffla med manipulera
(transitive) To physically alter (medically or surgically) a living being in order to change growth or behavior.
(transitive) To alter or make obscure, as with the intention to deceive, especially a document.

doctor's office doctors’ offices n
läkarmottagning
A clinic where one or more doctors receives patients for their medical care.

doctoral thesis doctoral theses n
doktorsavhandling
A research paper that a student writes in order to complete the requirements for a doctorate; a dissertation.

doctorate /ˈdɑk.tɚ.eɪt/ /ˈdɑk.tɚ.ət/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹɪt/ doctorates n
doktorstitel doktorsgrad
The highest degree awarded by a university faculty.

doctrine /ˈdɑk.tɹɪn/ /ˈdɒk.tɹɪn/ doctrines n
doktrin lära
(countable) A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
(countable, and, uncountable) The body of teachings of an ideology, most often a religion, or of an ideological or religious leader, organization, group, or text.

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ documents n
dokument
An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ v
dokumentera
To record in documents.

documentarian documentarians n
dokumentärfilmare
A person whose profession is to create documentary films.

documentary /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tɹi/ adj
dokumentarisk
Of, related to, or based on documents.
dokumentär
(of a film, book, etc) Presented objectively without the insertion of fictional matter.

documentary /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tɹi/ documentaries n
dokumentär dokumentärfilm
A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.

documentation /ˌdɑkjəmənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɒkjʊmənˈteɪʃən/ documentations n
dokumentation
(computing, mechanical engineering) Documents that explain the operation of a particular machine or software program.

dodder /ˈdɑdɚ/ /ˈdɒdə/ dodders n
nässelsnärja
Any of about 100-170 species of yellow, orange or red (rarely green) parasitic plants of the genus Cuscuta. Formerly treated as the only genus in the family Cuscutaceae, it is now placed in the morning glory family, Convolvulaceae.

dodecagon dodecagons n
dodekagon
(geometry) A polygon with twelve edges and twelve angles.

dodecagram dodecagrams n
dodekagram
A star polygon that has twelve vertices.

dodecahedron /doʊˌdɛk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ /ˌdoʊ.dɛk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ /ˌdəʊ.dɛk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ /ˌdəʊ.dɪk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ dodecahedra dodecahedrons n
dodekaeder
(geometry) A polyhedron with twelve faces; the regular dodecahedron has regular pentagons as faces and is one of the Platonic solids.

dodge /dɑd͡ʒ/ /dɒd͡ʒ/ v
ducka
undvika
(ambitransitive) To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way.
(transitive, figuratively) To avoid; to sidestep.
gå hit och dit
(archaic) To go hither and thither.

dodge a bullet /dɔd͡ʒ ə ˈbʊl.ɪt/ v
komma billigt undan
(idiomatic, informal) To have a narrow escape; to avoid injury, disaster, or some other undesirable situation.

dodgeball dodgeballs n
spökboll
A team sport whose main objective is to dodge or catch balls thrown by the opposition.

dodgy /ˈdɒd͡ʒ.i/ dodgier dodgiest adj
tvivelaktig
Dishonest.

dodo /ˈdoʊˌdoʊ/ /ˈdəʊdəʊ/ dodoes dodos n
dront
A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.
fossil
(figuratively) A person or organisation which is very old or has very old-fashioned views or is not willing to change and adapt.

doe /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ does n
hind
A female deer; also used of similar animals such as antelope (less commonly a goat, as nanny is also used).
harhona
A female hare.

does anyone here speak English phraseologicalUnit
finns det någon här som talar engelska?
Does anyone here speak English?

dog /dɑɡ/ /dɒɡ/ /dɔɡ/ dogs n
hund hynda
A mammal of the family Canidae:

dog Latin pn
kökslatin
Bad, erroneous Latin.

dog biscuit dog biscuits n
hundbröd hundkäx
A hard biscuit-based snack for dogs.

dog cart /ˈdɒɡkɑːt/ dog carts n
hundspann
A cart drawn by a dog.

dog days /ˈdɒɡ deɪz/ /ˈdɔɡ deɪz/ n
rötmånad
(archaic) The days following the heliacal rising of Sirius, now in early August (Gregorian) at dates varying by latitude.

dog food dog foods n
hundmat
Food eaten by or appropriate for dogs in general, whether wild or domesticated.

dog meat n
hundkött
Meat from a dog eaten as food.

dog paddle dog paddles n
hundsim
A swimming stroke in the style of a dog swimming.

dog rose dog roses n
stenros
A European wild rose shrub of species Rosa canina, having fragrant white or pink flowers and stems with sharp spines.
A Rosa canina flower.

dog shit n
hundskit
(vulgar, literal) Fecal matter produced by a dog.

dog-ear /ˈdɑɡ-/ /ˈdɒɡɪə/ /ˈdɔɡˌɪ(ə)ɹ/ dog-ears n
hundöra
The folded corner of the page of a book or other publication, either due to having been read many times or intentionally as a sort of bookmark.

dog-eared /ˈdɑɡ-/ /ˈdɒɡɪəd/ /ˈdɔɡˌɪ(ə)ɹd/ more dog-eared most dog-eared adj
hundörad
Of a page in a book or other publication: having its corner folded down, either due to having been read many times, or intentionally as a sort of bookmark.

doge /doʊd͡ʒ/ /doʊʒ/ /dəʊdʒ/ /dəʊʒ/ /ˈdoʊ.d͡ʒeɪ/ /ˈdəʊ.dʒeɪ/ doges dogi n
doge
(historical) The chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa.

doggedly /ˈdɒɡɪdli/ /ˈdɔɡədli/ more doggedly most doggedly adv
enträget envetet envist ihärdigt
In a way that is stubbornly persistent.

doggy /ˈdɑɡ.i/ /ˈdɒ.ɡi/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi/ doggier doggiest adj
hundaktig
(informal) Suggestive of or in the manner of a dog.

doggy /ˈdɑɡ.i/ /ˈdɒ.ɡi/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi/ doggies n
vovve voffsing
(childish, or, endearing) A dog, especially a small one.

doggy style /ˈdɑɡ.i staɪl/ /ˈdɒ.ɡi staɪl/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi staɪl/ n
hundställningen
(slang) The position assumed for doggy style intercourse.

dogma /ˈdɑɡ.mə/ /ˈdɒɡ.mə/ /ˈdɔɡ.mə/ dogmas dogmata n
dogm
An authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion, especially one considered to be absolutely true and indisputable, regardless of evidence or without evidence to support it.
A doctrine (or set of doctrines) relating to matters such as morality and faith, set forth authoritatively by a religious organization or leader.

dogmatic /dɑɡˈmæt.ɪk/ /dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk/ /dɔɡˈmæt.ɪk/ [dɑɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] [dɔɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˈdɔɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] more dogmatic most dogmatic adj
dogmatisk
Asserting dogmas or beliefs in a superior or arrogant way; opinionated, dictatorial.

dogmatism dogmatisms n
dogmatism
The manner or character of a dogmatist; arrogance or positiveness in stating opinion.

dogmatist dogmatists n
rättshaverist
A stubborn, assertive, opinionated person.

dogsitter dogsitters n
hundvakt
One who acts as babysitter for a dog in the owner's absence.

dogtooth tuna dogtooth tuna n
indopacifisk bonito
Gymnosarda unicolor, a pelagic marine fish of the family Scombridae.

dogwood /ˈdɒɡwʊd/ dogwoods n
kornell
Any of various small trees of the genus Cornus, especially the wild cornel and the flowering cornel

doily /ˈdɔɪli/ doilies n
tårtpapper
(Judaism) A similar circular piece of lace worn as a head-covering by some married Jewish women.

dolce far niente /ˌdoʊltʃeɪ ˌfɑɹ niˈɛnteɪ/ /ˌdoʊltʃi ˌfɑɹ niˈɛnti/ /ˌdɒltʃeɪ ˌfɑː nɪˈɛnteɪ/ n
behaglig sysslolöshet dolce far niente
Sheer indulgent relaxation and blissful laziness, the enjoyment of idleness.

dolce vita /ˌdoʊltʃeɪ ˈvitə/ /ˌdɒltʃeɪ ˈviːtə/ n
ljuva livet
The good life; a life of self-indulgence and luxury. [from 20th c.]

doll /dɑl/ /dɒl/ /dɔl/ [dɒːɫ] dolls dollz n
docka
A toy in the form of a human.

doll's house doll's houses n
dockskåp dockhus
(UK) A miniature house used by children as a toy for recreating domestic settings.

dollar /ˈdoː.lə/ /ˈdɑ.lɚ/ /ˈdɒl.ə/ /ˈdɔ.lɚ/ /ˈdɔː.lə/ dollars n
dollar
Official designation for currency in some parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and elsewhere. Its symbol is $.

dollar sign dollar signs n
dollartecken
The symbol $, used to indicate a price in dollars.

dollarization /dɑlɝɪˈzeɪ̯ʃɪn/ n
dollarisering
(economics) The process of a country, officially, or its residents, unofficially, adopting the US dollar or other foreign currency in parallel to or instead of the domestic currency.

dollop /ˈdɑləp/ /ˈdɒləp/ dollops n
klick
A considerable lump, scoop, or quantity of something, especially soft food. [from 1810s]

dolma dolmades dolmas dolmathes n
dolme
Any of a family of stuffed vegetable dishes. The filling generally consists of rice, minced meat or grains, together with onion, herbs and spices.

dolmen /ˈdoʊl.mən/ /ˈdɑl.mən/ /ˈdɒl.mɛn/ dolmens n
dös stendös
A prehistoric megalithic tomb consisting of a capstone supported by two or more upright stones, most having originally been covered with earth or smaller stones to form a barrow.

dolphin /ˈdɑlf.ɪn/ /ˈdɒlf.ɪn/ [ˈdɑl̥fɪn] [ˈdɒl̥fɪn] dolphins n
delfin
A carnivorous aquatic mammal in one of several families of order Cetacea, famed for its intelligence and occasional willingness to approach humans.
dykdalb diktal
(nautical) A man-made semi submerged maritime structure, usually installed to provide a fixed structure for temporary mooring, to prevent ships from drifting to shallow water or to serve as base for navigational aids.
dykdalb
(nautical) A spar or buoy held by an anchor and furnished with a ring to which ships may fasten their cables.

dolphinarium /dɑl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ /dɒl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ dolphinaria dolphinariums n
delfinarium

dolt /doʊlt/ /dɒlt/ /dɔʊlt/ /dəʊlt/ dolts n
dumbom dumskalle idiot träskalle
(pejorative) A stupid person; a blockhead or dullard.

domain /doʊˈmeɪn/ /dəʊˈmeɪn/ /dəˈmeɪn/ domains n
domän
A field or sphere of activity, influence or expertise.
(computing, Internet) A collection of DNS or DNS-like domain names consisting of a delegated domain name and all its subdomains.
(computing) The collection of computers identified by a domain's domain names.
(taxonomy) The highest rank in the classification of organisms, above kingdom; in the three-domain system, one of the taxa Bacteria, Archaea, or Eukaryota.
(biochemistry) A folded section of a protein molecule that has a discrete function; the equivalent section of a chromosome
definitionsmängd
(computing) A collection of information having to do with a domain, the computers named in the domain, and the network on which the computers named in the domain reside.

dome /dəʊm/ domes n
kupol dom
(architecture) A structural element resembling the hollow upper half of a sphere.

domestic cat domestic cats n
tamkatt
(zoology) A domesticated cat, of the species Felis catus or Felis silvestris catus, especially one kept as a pet or for vermin control.

domestic policy domestic policies n
inrikespolitik
A government's policy relating to issues and activity within a nation's borders.

domestic violence n
våld i nära relationer
Violence between members of a household, such as spouses.

domestic worker domestic workers n
hushållsarbetare

domesticate /-kɪt/ /-stə-/ /dəˈmɛ.stɪ.keɪt/ /dəˈmɛ.stɪ.kət/ v
domesticera
(transitive) To adapt to live with humans.
(intransitive) To adapt to live with humans.

domesticated more domesticated most domesticated adj
domesticerad tam
selectively bred to live with or around humans. (of an animal or a plant, especially a pet)

domestication domestications n
domesticering
The act of domesticating, or accustoming to home; the action of taming wild animals or breeding plants.

dominance /ˈdɑmɪnəns/ /ˈdɒmɪnəns/ /ˈdɔmɪnəns/ dominances n
dominans
The state of being dominant; of prime importance; supremacy.

dominant /ˈdɑmənənt/ /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ more dominant most dominant adj
dominant
Ruling; governing; prevailing
dominerande
Predominant, common, prevalent, of greatest importance.

dominant /ˈdɑmənənt/ /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ dominants n
dominant
(music) The fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.

dominate /ˈdɑ.məˌneɪt/ /ˈdɒm.əˌneɪt/ /ˈdɔm.əˌnæɪt/ v
dominera
To govern, rule or control by superior authority or power
To exert an overwhelming guiding influence over something or someone
To enjoy a commanding position in some field

dominatrix /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪtɹɪks/ dominatrices dominatrixes n
domina dominatris dominatrix
A dominant female in sadomasochistic practices.

domineering more domineering most domineering adj
dominant
Overbearing, dictatorial or authoritarian.

domino effect domino effects n
dominoeffekt
The situation in which one event sets off a chain of additional events.

domovoy domovoys n
domovoj
(Slavic mythology) A type of house sprite from Slavic mythology

don /dɑn/ /dɒn/ v
ikläda sig ta på sig
(transitive) To put on clothing; to dress (oneself) in an article of personal attire.

don't /doʊnt/ /dəʊnt/ [doʊ̯n] [dõʊ̯̃(ʔ)t̚] [dõʔ] [dəʊ̯nt̚] interjection
låt bli! nej! stopp!
Stop!, Don't touch that!

don't /doʊnt/ /dəʊnt/ [doʊ̯n] [dõʊ̯̃(ʔ)t̚] [dõʔ] [dəʊ̯nt̚] v
inte
do not (negative auxiliary)

don't count your chickens before they're hatched proverb
sälj inte skinnet innan björnen är skjuten ta inte ut segern i förskott
One should not depend upon a favorable (and typically overoptimistic) outcome to one's plans until it is certain to occur.

don't feed the troll phraseologicalUnit
mata inte trollet
(Internet slang) Said to urge another not to respond to disruptive attention-seeking behavior, particularly in online contexts, by pointing out any such response is likely to be counterproductive.

don't look a gift horse in the mouth proverb
skåda inte given häst i munnen
One should not unappreciatively question or inspect a gift too closely.

don't mention it phraseologicalUnit
inget att prata om inget att tala om
A polite way of responding to thanks, by suggesting that the service is too trivial or humble to warrant thanks; you're welcome.

don't shoot the messenger proverb
skjut inte budbäraren
The bearer of bad news should not be held accountable for it.

don't worry phraseologicalUnit
det är lugnt oroa dig inte
Indicates to the interlocutor not to worry about something.

donate /doʊˈneɪt/ /dəʊˈneɪt/ /dəˈneɪt/ /ˈdoʊˌneɪt/ v
skänka donera
(ambitransitive) To make a donation; to give away something of value to support or contribute towards a cause or for the benefit of another.

donation /doʊˈneɪʃən/ /dəʊˈneɪʃən/ donations n
donation
A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.

donator donators n
donator
(rare) Donor, one who donates.

done /dʌn/ [dɐn] [dʊn] more done most done adj
färdig klar
(of an activity or task) Completed or finished.
slut
Being exhausted or fully spent.
färdig ute
Without hope or prospect of completion or success.

doner kebab /ˈdɒn.ə(ɹ) kəˌbæb/ /ˌdoʊ.nɚ kɪˈbɑb/ doner kebabs n
kebab kebab med bröd kebabrulle
A Turkish dish in which meat (typically seasoned lamb or mutton, but alternatively chicken or perhaps beef) is grilled on a revolving vertical spit; when cooked, the meat is sliced off and served with fresh vegetables in pita or rolled in a piece of unleavened flatbread.

dong /dɑŋ/ /dɒŋ/ /dɔŋ/ dongs n
ballefjong
(slang) The penis.

dongle /ˈdɑŋɡl̩/ /ˈdɒŋɡl̩/ dongles n
dongel dångel hårdvarunyckel
(computer hardware) Any small device that plugs into an electronic device, typically a computer, and alters its functionality. Common examples include wireless modems, digital media players, software copy protect devices, and adapters.
dongel
(computer hardware) A hardware device utilized by a specific application for purposes of copy protection.

donkey /ˈdɑŋki/ /ˈdɒŋki/ /ˈdɔŋki/ /ˈdʌŋki/ donkeys n
åsna
A domestic animal, Equus asinus asinus, similar to a horse.
A stubborn person.
A fool.

donna /ˈdɑ.nə/ /ˈdɒn.ə/ donnas n
donna
A lady, especially a noblewoman; the title given to a lady in Italy.

donor /ˈdoʊnɚ/ /ˈdəʊnə/ donors n
donator givare
One who makes a donation.

doodle /ˈdud(ə)l/ /ˈduːdl̩/ v
klottra
(ambitransitive) To draw or scribble aimlessly.

doodlebug doodlebugs n
A-traktor EPA-traktor
(historical, "doodlebug tractor") An automobile converted into a cheap tractor for a small farm during the Second World War.
myrlejon
(entomology) An antlion larva (Myrmeleontidae).

doohickey /ˈduhɪki/ doohickeys n
grunka mackapär manick mojäng pryl sak
(slang, originally, US) A thing (used in a vague way to refer to something whose name one does not know or cannot recall)

doom /duːm/ dooms n
öde
Destiny, especially terrible.
undergång
Death.

doomsayer /ˈdumˌseɪ.ɚ/ /ˈduːmˌseɪ.ə/ doomsayers n
domedagsprofet olyckskorp
One who makes dire predictions about the future; one who predicts doom.

doomsday /ˈduːmz.deɪ/ doomsdays n
domedag
The day when God is expected to judge the world; the end times.

door /do(ː)ɹ/ /doə/ /doʊ/ /dɔɹ/ /dɔː/ doors n
dörr lucka port
A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold it closed, and a lock that ensures it cannot be opened without a key.
lucka
Any flap, etc. that opens like a door.

door frame /ˈdɔɹ ˌfɹeɪm/ /ˈdɔː ˌfɹeɪm/ door frames n
dörrkarm
The frame into which a door is fitted.

door handle door handles n
dörrhandtag handtag
A mechanism attached to a door and used to open or close it.

door opener door openers n
dörröppnare
Any of various devices to automatically open a door in response to a sensor or signal sent from a controller.

door pump door pumps n
dörrpump
A hydraulic device attached to a door in its one end and to the doorframe in the other, performing one or more of the following functions: a) dampening the movements of the door, b) making sure that the door closes properly, and c) assisting in opening it.

door to door adv
från dörr till dörr
(by metonymy) From one household or business to the next.

doorbell /ˈdɔɹ.bɛl/ /ˈdɔː.bɛl/ doorbells n
dörrklocka
A device on or adjacent to an outer door for announcing one's presence. It can be mechanical, directly sounding a bell, or a button that electrically sounds a chime or buzzer inside the building.

doorframe /ˈdɔɹˌfɹeɪm/ /ˈdɔːˌfɹeɪm/ doorframes n
dörrkarm
The frame into which a door is fitted.

doorjamb doorjambs n
dörrkarm dörrpost
Either of the upright posts on either side of a door, which together support a lintel.

doorkeeper doorkeepers n
portvakt dörrvakt
The person in charge of an entryway, sometimes just a doorman, sometimes something more.

doorknob /ˈdɔɹ.nɑb/ /ˈdɔː.nɒb/ doorknobs n
dörrhandtag
A circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of the door.

doorknocker doorknockers n
dörrklapp dörrknackare klapp portklapp
A knocker mounted on a door.

doormat /ˈdɔɹˌmæt/ /ˈdɔːˌmæt/ doormats n
dörrmatta
A coarse mat at the entrance to a house, upon which one wipes one's shoes.
(figuratively, derogatory) Someone who is overly submissive to others' wishes.

doorsill doorsills n
tröskel dörrtröskel
The horizontal piece of material at the threshold of a doorway; a doorstep.

doorstep /ˈdɔː(ɹ)stɛp/ doorsteps n
tröskel
An outside step leading up to the door of a building, usually a home.

doorway /ˈdo(ː)ɹweɪ/ /ˈdoəweɪ/ /ˈdɔɹweɪ/ /ˈdɔːweɪ/ doorways n
dörröppning
The passage of a door; a door-shaped entrance into a house or a room.

dopamine /ˈdoʊ.pəˌmin/ /ˈdəʊ.pə.miːn/ dopamines n
dopamin
(neurotransmitter, pharmaceutical drug) A monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa, present in the body as a neurotransmitter and a precursor of other substances including adrenalin.

dope [doʊp] [dəʊp] dopes n
dumbom dumhuvud fårskalle idiot
(countable, slang) A stupid person.

doping dopings n
doping dopning
(sports) The use of drugs to improve athletic performance.
dopning
The addition of small quantities of an element (a dopant) to a semiconductor to change its characteristics.

doppelganger /-ˌɡæŋə/ /-ˌɡæŋəɹ/ /ˈdɑp(ə)lˌɡɛŋəɹ/ /ˈdɒp(ə)lˌɡɛŋə/ doppelgangers n
dubbelgångare
A ghostly double of a living person, especially one that haunts such a person.
A remarkably similar double.

dor /ˈdɔː(ɹ)/ dors n
tordyvel

dorayaki n
dorayaki
A Japanese confection consisting of two sponge cake patties wrapped around a filling of sweet azuki bean paste.

dork /dɔɹk/ /dɔːk/ dorks n
tönt
(pejorative, slang) A quirky, silly and/or stupid, socially inept person, or one who is out of touch with contemporary trends and typically has unfashionable hobbies. (Overlaps conceptually with nerd and geek, but does not imply the same level of intelligence.) [from the 20th c.]

dormitory /ˈdɔɹmɪˌtɔɹi/ dormitories n
sovsal
A room containing a number of beds (and often some other furniture and/or utilities) for sleeping, often applied to student and backpacker accommodation of this kind.
studenthem
A building or part of a building which houses students, soldiers, monks etc. who sleep there and use communal further facilities.

dormouse /ˈdɔɹmaʊs/ /ˈdɔːmaʊs/ dormice n
hasselmus sjusovare sovmöss
Any of several species of small, mostly European rodents of the family Gliridae; also called Myoxidae or Muscardinidae by some taxonomists.

dorsal /ˈdɔɹ.səl/ /ˈdɔː.sl̩/ /ˈdɔː.səl/ more dorsal most dorsal adj
dorsal
(linguistics, of a sound) Produced using the dorsum of the tongue.
dorsal rygg-
(anatomy, zootomy) With respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate.

dorsal fin dorsal fins n
ryggfena
A fin located on the backs of fish and some marine mammals.

dose /doʊs/ /dəʊs/ doses n
dos
A measured portion of medicine taken at any one time.
The quantity of an agent (not always active) substance or radiation administered or experienced at any one time.

dose /doʊs/ /dəʊs/ v
dosera
(transitive) To administer a dose to.

dosh /dɒʃ/ n
stålar
(UK, AU, slang) Money.

dossier /-si.ɚ/ /ˈdɑ.si.eɪ/ /ˈdɑs.jeɪ/ /ˈdɒs.i.eɪ/ /ˈdɔ.si.eɪ/ /ˈdɔs.jeɪ/ dossiers n
dossier dossié
A collection of papers and/or other sources, containing detailed information about a particular person or subject, together with a synopsis of their content.

dot /dɑt/ /dɒt/ /dɔt/ dots n
punkt
(grammar) A punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence or an abbreviated part of a word; a full stop; a period.
(mathematics) A symbol used for separating the fractional part of a decimal number from the whole part, for indicating multiplication or a scalar product, or for various other purposes.
One of the two symbols used in Morse code.
(MLE) buckshot, projectile from a "dotty" or shotgun
punkt prick fläck
Anything small and like a speck comparatively; a small portion or specimen.

dot matrix /ˈdɑt ˌmætɹɪks/ /ˈdɒt ˌmeɪtɹɪks/ dot matrices dot matrixes n
punktmatris
(computing, also, attributively) A two-dimensional array or pattern of dots used (for example, by a display device or a printer) to represent alphanumeric characters and pictures.

dot the i's and cross the t's /ˌdɑt ði ˈaɪz ən ˌkɹɔs ðə ˈtiz/ /ˌdɒt ði ˈaɪz ən ˌkɹɒs ðə ˈtiːz/ /ˌdɔt ðɘ ˈɒez ɘn ˌkɹɔs ðɘ ˈtɘiz/ v
sätta pricken över i
(idiomatic) To take care of every detail, even minor ones; to be meticulous or thorough; to finish off something close to complete.

double /ˈdʌb(ə)l/ /ˈdʌbl̩/ [ˈdʌb.ɫ] adj
dubbel tvåfaldig
Made up of two matching or complementary elements.
dubbel
Of twice the quantity.
Designed for two users.
Folded in two; composed of two layers.
False, deceitful, or hypocritical.
dubbelvikt
Stooping; bent over.
dubbel tvetydig
Having two aspects; ambiguous.

double /ˈdʌb(ə)l/ /ˈdʌbl̩/ [ˈdʌb.ɫ] doubles n
dubbel
Twice the number, amount, size, etc.
A drink with two portions of alcohol.
dubbelgångare
A person who resembles and stands in for another person, often for safety purposes
dubblett
A redundant item for which an identical item already exists.

double /ˈdʌb(ə)l/ /ˈdʌbl̩/ [ˈdʌb.ɫ] v
dubbla dubblera fördubbla
(transitive) To multiply by two.
dubbla fördubbla
(intransitive) To increase by 100%, to become twice as large in size.
duplicera ersätta
To be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as.
dubbelvika
(transitive) To fold over so as to make two folds.
duplicera
(transitive) To repeat exactly; copy.
ersätta
(ambitransitive, sometimes with "for") To act as substitute for (another theatrical performer in a certain role, etc).
(military) To unite, as ranks or files, so as to form one from each two.
runda
(nautical) To sail around (a headland or other point).
dubblera
(music, intransitive, usually followed by "on") To be capable of performing (upon an additional instrument).
dubbla
(bridge) To make a call that will double certain scoring points if the preceding bid becomes the contract.

double agent double agents n
dubbelagent

double bass /ˈdʌ.bl̩beɪs/ double basses n
kontrabas basfiol
The largest stringed instrument of the violin family.

double bogey double bogeys n
dubbelbogey
(golf) A score of two over par (for one hole).

double check v
dubbelkolla
To check again; to check with extra caution or attention; to verify or make sure.

double chin double chins n
dubbelhaka
A layer of subcutaneous fat under the chin, giving the appearance of having an extra chin.

double cousin double cousins n
dubbelkusin
A cousin who is related on both sides of a family. A relative with four common grandparents.

double door double doors n
dubbeldörr
A set of two adjoining doors that can be opened independently.

double down v
dubbla
(gambling) To double one's wager. In particular, it is the name of a specific doubling bet allowed in blackjack.

double exposure double exposures n
dubbelexponering
(photography) The process of producing such a photograph.

double fault double faults n
dubbelfel
(tennis) The missing of both the first serve and second serve, resulting in a point for the receiver.

double flat double flats n
dubbel sänkning
(music) an accidental that indicates that a note should be played a whole step lower

double life /ˈdʌb(ə)l ˌlaɪf/ double lives n
dubbelliv
An existence or life that has two aspects, particularly when one of them is regarded as embarrassing, immoral, or unlawful and thus kept hidden from a person's family, friends, and work colleagues.

double negative double negatives n
dubbel negation dubbelnegation
(rhetoric, usually, _, pejorative) A phrase including two negative words (no, not, never, etc.) especially when used as intensifiers in informal English.

double penetration n
dubbelknull dubbelmacka dubbel penetration
The simultaneous sexual penetration of one or more orifices of one person by two other people or objects.

double quote double quotes n
citationstecken dubbelfnutt
A double quotation mark, as in She said, "Go ahead".

double room double rooms n
dubbelrum
A room, especially in a hotel, that is designed for two people and has two single beds (sometimes called a twin room) or one double bed.

double sheet bend double sheet bends n
dubbelt skotstek flaggknop
Doubled version of the sheet bend; a strong knot used to tie two ropes of different diameters together.

double standard double standards n
dubbelmoral dubbelstandard
A pair of monetary values, i.e. a gold standard and a silver standard, both of which are legal tender.

double tax agreement double tax agreements n
DBA dubbelbeskattningsavtal
(taxation) A bilateral treaty between two countries to resolve issues related to double taxation.

double trap n
dubbeltrap
(shooting) An event in which two clay targets are simultaneously released in front of the shooter.

double-click double-clicks n
dubbelklick
(computing) The action of pushing the button on a mouse twice in quick succession in order to perform a different task that would be performed from a single-click or triple-click.

double-click v
dubbelklicka
(computing) To push the button on a mouse twice in quick succession in order to perform a different task than would be performed from a single-click or triple-click.

double-dealing /ˌdʌbəlˈdiːlɪŋ/ double-dealings n
dubbelspel falskhet
deceit or treachery

double-decker double-deckers n
dubbeldäckare
A frigate with two decks above the waterline.

double-decker bus double-decker buses n
dubbeldäckare
A bus that has two levels (decks) of seating.

double-digit adj
tvåsiffrig
Being a number between 10 and 99 inclusive, a number that requires two digits to write in base 10.

double-edged more double-edged most double-edged adj
tveeggad
(not comparable) Of a blade, such as a sword or knife, sharp on both edges.

double-edged sword double-edged swords n
tveeggat svärd
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see double-edged,‎ sword.

double-park v
dubbelparkera
To park a car next to a car already parked on the side of a street, obstructing traffic.

double-u /ˈdʌbəljuː/ /ˌdʌb.əlˈjuː/ double-ues n
dubbel-v
The name of the Latin-script letter W.

doublespeak n
skenspråk
Any language deliberately constructed to disguise or distort its actual meaning, often by employing euphemism or ambiguity.

doublet /ˈdʌblət/ doublets n
dubblett

doublethink doublethinks n
dubbeltänk
The holding of two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously and accepting both of them as true or correct, without realizing the contradiction.

doubletree doubletrees n
tvåspann
a device that connects two horses to a wagon or other implement. The tugs of a harness are connected to a singletree, two of which are connected to a doubletree, which, in turn, is connected to the implement.

doubloon /dʌˈbluːn/ doubloons n
doblon dublon
(historical, numismatics) A former Spanish gold coin, also used in its American colonies. [from early 17th c.]

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ doubts n
tvivel tvekan
(uncountable, countable) Disbelief or uncertainty (about something); (countable) a particular instance of such disbelief or uncertainty.

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ v
tvivla betvivla
(ambitransitive) To be undecided about; to lack confidence in; to disbelieve, to question.

doubtless /ˈdaʊ̯tləs/ /ˈdʌʊ̯tləs/ adj
tveklös
Characterized by or experiencing no doubt at all, certain; undoubted; undoubting.

doubtless /ˈdaʊ̯tləs/ /ˈdʌʊ̯tləs/ adv
tveklöst utan tvivel
Without doubt; certainly; definitely; very probably, in all likelihood; doubtlessly.

douchebag /ˈduːʃˌbæɡ/ douchebags n
knöl kräk skitstövel
(US, slang, vulgar) A jerk or asshole; a mean or rude person; someone seen as being arrogant, snobby or obnoxious.

dough /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ /dʌf/ doughs n
deg
A thick, malleable substance made by mixing flour with other ingredients such as water, eggs, and/or butter, that is made into a particular form and then baked.
(slang, somewhat dated) Money.

dough scraper dough scrapers n
slickepott
A rubber or metal implement used to scrape food, such as dough, off a countertop, out of a bowl, etc.

doughnut /ˈdoʊnət/ /ˈdoʊˌnʌt/ /ˈdəʊˌnʌt/ doughnuts n
munk flottyrring donut flottyrmunk
A deep-fried piece of dough or batter, commonly of a toroidal (a ring doughnut) shape, often mixed with various sweeteners and flavourings; or flattened sphere (a filled doughnut) shape filled with jam, custard or cream.

doughy /ˈdoʊi/ /ˈdəʊˌi/ doughier doughiest adj
degig
Having the characteristics of dough especially in appearance or consistency: as

dove /dʌv/ doves n
duva
(countable) A pigeon, especially one smaller in size and white-colored; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than 300 species of the family Columbidae.

dove's-foot n
mjuknäva
Geranium molle, a small annual species of geranium, native to England; so called from the shape of the leaf.

dovecote /ˈdʌvkɑt/ /ˈdʌvkɒt/ dovecotes n
duvslag
A small house or box, often raised to a considerable height above the ground, and having compartments (pigeonholes), in which domestic pigeons breed; a dove house.

dovetail /ˈdʌvteɪl/ /ˈdʌvˌteɪl/ dovetails n
laxstjärt laxknut
In full dovetail joint: a type of joint where adjoining components are fastened by multiple tenons cut into wedge shapes resembling a dove's tail, which interlock with mortises having corresponding shapes.
laxstjärtskura
A tenon cut into a wedge shape resembling a dove's tail so that it interlocks with a mortise having a corresponding shape in a dovetail joint.

dowdy /ˈdaʊdi/ dowdier dowdiest adj
omodern smaklös tarvlig torftig
Plain and unfashionable in style or dress.
lunsig sjaskig slampig
Lacking stylishness or neatness; shabby.

dowel /ˈdaʊəl/ dowels n
plugg
A pin, or block, of wood or metal, fitting into holes in the abutting portions of two pieces, and being partly in one piece and partly in the other, to keep them in their proper relative position.

down /daʊn/ more down most down adj
nere
(informal) Sad, unhappy, depressed, feeling low.

down /daʊn/ farther down farthest down adv
ner ned
(comparable) From a higher position to a lower one; downwards.
lodrätt
(sport) Towards the opponent's side (in ball-sports).

down /daʊn/ downs n
dun
Soft, fluffy immature feathers which grow on young birds. Used as insulating material in duvets, sleeping bags and jackets.

down antiquark down antiquarks n
antinedkvark
(particle) the antiparticle of a down quark

down jacket down jackets n
dunjacka
A quilted jacket stuffed with down feathers.

down payment down payments n
handpenning avbetalning
(legal, finance) A payment representing a fraction of the price of something being purchased, made to secure the right to continue making payments towards that purchase.

down quark down quarks n
nedkvark nerkvark
(particle) A quark having a fractional electric charge of -\frac{1}{3} and a mass of about 4 to 8 MeV.Symbol: d

down with interjection
ned med
Expressing disapproval of or encouraging actions against a person, organization, practice, belief, etc., typically in a public protest.

down-to-earth /ˌdaʊn.ɾəˈɚθ/ adj
jordnära
(idiomatic) Practical; realistic; pragmatic.

downer /ˈdaʊnə/ /ˈdaʊnɚ/ downers n
nedåttjack
(slang) A negative drug trip.

downgrade /ˈdaʊnˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˌdaʊnˈɡɹeɪd/ v
nedgradera nergradera
To place lower in position.

downhill /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/ /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/ downhills n
störtlopp
(uncountable) The fastest of the disciplines of alpine skiing.

downhiller downhillers n
störtloppsåkare
(skiing) A skier who participates in the downhill.

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ downloads n
nedladdning nerladdning
A file transfer to a given computer or device from a remote one through a network connection.

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ v
ladda ner ladda hem dra ner dra hem plocka hem ta hem tanka
(transitive, computing) To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network.

downpipe downpipes n
stuprör
The drainpipe that connects a roof-line gutter with the ground.

downpour /ˈdaʊn.pɔː(ɹ)/ downpours n
ösregn
A heavy rain.

downside /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/ downsides n
avigsida baksida
A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.

downsize /ˈdaʊnsaɪz/ v
skära ned
(intransitive) To reduce in size or number.

downspout downspouts n
stuprör stupränna
A vertical pipe or conduit that carries rainwater from the scupper, guttering of a building to a lower roof level, drain, ground or storm water runoff system.

downstream farther farthest further downstream furthest downstream adj
nedströms
Further along in the flow of current, in relation to a river, stream, bloodstream, or other flow of fluid.

downstream adv
nedströms
Following the path of a river or stream

downtime /ˈdaʊntaɪm/ /ˈdaʊnˌtaɪm/ downtimes n
avbrottstid nertid
The amount of time lost due to forces beyond one's control, such as the breakdown of machinery or a computer crash.

downtown downtowns n
centrum innerstad city
(chiefly, US, Canada) The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.

downtrodden more downtrodden most downtrodden adj
förtryckt nedtryckt
(figuratively) Oppressed, persecuted or subjugated.
nedtrampad
Trodden down.

downturn downturns n
nedgång
A downward trend, or the beginnings of one; a decline.

downvote /ˈdaʊnˌvoʊt/ /ˈdaʊnˌvəʊt/ downvotes n
nedröst
(Internet, Reddit) A vote against something that reduces a cumulative tally of popularity.

downvote /ˈdaʊnˌvoʊt/ /ˈdaʊnˌvəʊt/ v
nedrösta rösta ned rösta ner
(transitive, Internet, Reddit) To vote against, reducing a cumulative tally of popularity.

downward /ˈdaʊnwəd/ /ˈdaʊnwɚd/ more downward most downward adj
nedåt neråt
Moving, sloping or oriented downward.

downward /ˈdaʊnwəd/ /ˈdaʊnwɚd/ more downward most downward adv
nedåt neråt
Toward a lower level, whether in physical space, in a hierarchy, or in amount or value.

downwards /ˈdaʊnwədz/ /ˈdaʊnwɚdz/ adv
nedåt
Towards a lower place; towards what is below.

downy /ˈdaʊni/ downier downiest adj
dunig
Having down, covered with a soft fuzzy coating as of small feathers or hair.

downy willow downy willows n
lappvide

dowry /ˈdaʊəɹi/ /ˈdaʊɹi/ dowries n
hemgift
Payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.

doxology /dɑkˈsɑləd͡ʒi/ /dɒkˈsɒlədʒi/ doxologies n
doxologi
An expression of praise to God, especially a short hymn sung as part of a Christian worship service.

doxx /dɑks/ /dɒks/ v
doxa
(Internet, slang) To publish personal information (of an individual) without their consent.

doze /doʊz/ v
dåsa
(intransitive) To sleep lightly or briefly; to nap, snooze.

doze off v
slumra till
To fall asleep unintentionally.

dozen /ˈdʌzən/ dozen dozens n
dussin tolft
A set of twelve.
(bingo) The number twelve.

draconian /dɹeɪˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹækˈəʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹəˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ more draconian most draconian adj
drakonisk
Very severe, cruel, or harsh.

draff /dɹæf/ /dɹɑːf/ draffs n
drank
A byproduct from a grain distillery, often fed to pigs or cattle as part of their ration; often synonymous with brewer's spent grain, sometimes differentiated from it; usually differentiated from potale, at least in technical use, although broad, nontechnical use has often lumped all such byproducts together, especially in the past.

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ drafts n
korsdrag drag
(US spelling) A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.
drag
(US spelling) The draw through a flue of gasses (smoke) resulting from a combustion process.
(US spelling, possibly, archaic) The action or an act (especially of a beast of burden or vehicle) of pulling something along or back.
drag klunk slurk svep svälj
(US spelling) The quantity of liquid (such as water, alcohol, or medicine) drunk in one swallow.
djupgående
(US spelling, nautical) The depth of water needed to float a particular ship; the depth from the waterline to the bottom of a vessel's hull; the depth of water drawn by a vessel.
utkast skiss
(universal) An early version of a written work (such as a book or e-mail) or drawing.
skiss
(universal) A preliminary sketch or outline for a plan.
utskrivning värnplikt värvning
(American English, usually with the) Conscription, the system of forcing people to serve in the military.
värvning
(sports, American English) A system of assigning rookie players to professional sports teams.

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ v
skissa
(transitive) To write a first version, make a preliminary sketch.
kommendera rekrytera värva
(transitive, US) To conscript a person, force a person to serve in some capacity, especially in the military.

draft horse draft horses n
draghäst
(American spelling) A horse used for muscular work, other than carrying a rider and/or load, such as pulling a cart, plow or log.

drag /dɹæɡ/ [d͡ɹ̝˗ʷæˑɡ] drags n
drag
(uncountable, slang) Women's clothing worn by men for the purpose of entertainment. [from late 19th c.]
dragg
(countable) A device dragged along the bottom of a body of water in search of something, e.g. a dead body, or in fishing.
bloss
(countable, informal) A puff on a cigarette or joint.
drög
A kind of sledge for conveying heavy objects; also, a kind of low car or handcart.
luftmotstånd hämsko
(nautical) The difference between the speed of a screw steamer under sail and that of the screw when the ship outruns the screw; or between the propulsive effects of the different floats of a paddle wheel.

drag /dɹæɡ/ [d͡ɹ̝˗ʷæˑɡ] v
släpa dra
(transitive) To pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty.
krypa
To move onward heavily, laboriously, or slowly; to advance with weary effort; to go on lingeringly.
dra
(graphical user interface) To operate a pointing device by moving it with a button held down; to move, copy, etc. (an item) in this way.

drag queen drag queens n
dragdrottning dragqueen druga
(LGBT, originally, slang) A person, usually male, who dresses up in women’s clothing and makeup, typically in an exaggerated fashion and for public performance.

dragline excavator /-ɾɚ/ /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ dragline excavators n
släpgrävmaskin
Any of several very large vehicles used for lifting, especially in the process of mining: basically an excavator which drags its bucket to fill it.

dragnet dragnets n
not
(fishing) A net dragged across the bottom of a body of water.

dragoman dragomans dragomen n
dragonman
(historical) An interpreter, especially for the Arabic and Turkish languages.

dragon /ˈdɹæɡən/ /ˈdɹæɡɪn/ [ˈdɹeɪɡən] dragons n
drake lindorm
In European mythologies, a gigantic beast, typically reptilian with leathery bat-like wings, lion-like claws, scaly skin and a serpent-like body, often a monster with fiery breath.
skräcködla drake
(pejorative) A fierce and unpleasant woman; a harridan.

dragon fruit /ˈdɹæɡ.ən ˌfɹuːt/ dragon fruits n
drakfrukt pitahaya pitaya
The fruit of certain cacti of the genus Hylocereus, cultivated in Southeast Asia and Central and South America, having cerise-pink- or yellow-coloured skin and a white or pink sweet fleshy interior with black seeds.

dragoness /ˈdɹæɡənɛs/ dragonesses n
drakhona
(rare, archaic, mostly, figurative) A female dragon.

dragonfly /ˈdɹæɡənˌflaɪ/ dragonflies n
trollslända
An insect of the suborder Epiprocta or, more strictly, the infraorder Anisoptera, having four long transparent wings held perpendicular to a long body when perched.

dragonslayer dragonslayers n
drakdödare
One who slays a dragon.

dragoon /dɹæ-/ /dɹəˈɡun/ /dɹəˈɡuːn/ dragoons n
dragon
(by extension) Originally (historical) , a soldier armed with a dragoon musket (sense 1.1) who fought both on foot and mounted on a horse; now, a cavalier or horse soldier from a regiment formerly armed with such muskets.

drain /dɹeɪn/ /dɹiːn/ [d͡ʒɹeɪn] drains n
avlopp
(chiefly, US, Canada) A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)

drain cleaner drain cleaners n
propplösare
A substance, usually a liquid, used to clean drains by unclogging material lodged inside them.

drainage basin drainage basins n
avrinningsområde flodområde
(hydrology) A topographic region in which all water drains to a common outlet; a watershed.

drainpipe drainpipes n
stupränna
A verticle pipe carrying water from the roof gutter down the side of a building; downspout.

draisine draisines n
dressin
(rail transport) A light auxiliary rail vehicle (train) or tram.

drake /dɹeɪk/ drakes n
andrake ankbonde
A male duck.
drake
(poetic) A dragon.
(historical) A small piece of artillery.

drama /ˈdɹeɪmə/ /ˈdɹæmə/ /ˈdɹɑmə/ /ˈdɹɑːmə/ dramas dramata n
drama
(countable) A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
(uncountable) Theatrical plays in general.
(uncountable, countable) A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play.

dramatic /dɹəˈmætɪk/ more dramatic most dramatic adj
dramatisk
Of or relating to the drama.
Striking in appearance or effect.

dramatically more dramatically most dramatically adv
dramatiskt
In a dramatic manner.

dramaturgic /ˈdɹæm.ə.tɚ.dʒɪk/ /ˌdɹæm.əˈtəː.dʒɪk/ /ˌdɹɑ.məˈtɚ.dʒɪk/ /ˌdɹɑː.məˈtəː.dʒɪk/ more dramaturgic most dramaturgic adj
dramaturgisk
Of or relating to the art of dramatic composition for the stage.

dramaturgy /ˈdɹæməˌtɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒi/ dramaturgies n
dramaturgi
(theater) The art of dramatic composition for the stage.

dramedy dramedies n
dramakomedi
(uncountable) A genre of film or television that lies somewhere between drama and comedy.
dramakomedi dramedi
(countable) A film or television programme belonging to this genre.

drape /dɹeɪp/ v
drapera
(transitive) To cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery.
To design drapery, arrange its folds, etc., as for hangings, costumes, statues, etc.

drapery /ˈdɹeɪpəɹi/ draperies n
draperi
(countable) A piece of cloth, hung vertically as a curtain; a drape.

drastic /ˈdɹæs.tɪk/ /ˈdɹɑːs.tɪk/ more drastic most drastic adj
drastisk
Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.

drat /dɹæt/ interjection
attans förbannat nedrans rackarns skit
Expressing anger, annoyance or frustration.

drat /dɹæt/ v
förbanna
(transitive) To damn or curse.

draught /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ draughts n
bricka
(British) A checker: a game piece used in the game of draughts.

draught animal draught animals n
dragdjur ök
A strong working animal used to draw a load like a cart, a plough etc., as opposed to a mount.

draughts /dɹæfts/ /dɹɑːfts/ n
damspel dam
(board games, British, Australian, uncountable) A board game for two players in which the players each have a set number of pieces (typically 12 or 20, depending on the rule set), known as men, and the object is to capture each of the opponent's pieces by jumping one's own pieces over the opponent's pieces.

draughtsman /ˈdɹɑːftsmən/ draughtsmen n
ritare tecknare
A person skilled at drawing engineering or architectural plans.

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ [d͡ʒɹɔ] [d͡ʒɹɔɹ] draws n
dragning
The procedure by which the result of a lottery is determined.
remi oavgjort
Draft: flow through a flue of gasses (smoke) resulting from a combustion process, possibly adjustable with a damper.
(poker) A situation in which one or more players has four cards of the same suit or four out of five necessary cards for a straight and requires a further card to make their flush or straight.

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ [d͡ʒɹɔ] [d͡ʒɹɔɹ] v
dra
(intransitive, now, rare) To pull something along; to have force to move anything by pulling. [from 14th c.]
(transitive) To pull (a plough, vehicle etc.); to cause (something) to move forwards by pulling it. [from 11th c.]
To pull out, unsheathe (a sword, firearm etc.). [from 12th c.]
dra för
To pull (a curtain, blinds etc.) open or closed. [from 13th c.]
dra attrahera lita på
To cause (someone) to come to a particular place, condition, or course of action; to attract (a person). [from 12th c.]
lita på
(intransitive) To have a draught; to allow air to be passed through in order to allow for combustion. [from 18th c.]
(intransitive, transitive) To steep; to leave (tea) temporarily in water to allow the flavour to increase. [from 18th c.]
To elicit information from (someone); to induce (a person) to speak on some subject. (Now frequently in passive.) [from 19th c.]
rita teckna dra
To conduct (a lottery); to select (the numbers) for a lottery; to win (a prize) in a lottery. [from 16th c.]
dra härleda
To deduce or infer (a conclusion); to make (a deduction). [from 16th c.]

draw a line under v
streck
To deem (a matter, especially a problematic one) to be now closed or concluded.

draw lots v
lotta dra lott

draw out v
dra ut förhala
To make something last for more time than is necessary; prolong; extend.

draw the short straw v
dra det kortaste strået
To select the shortest straw or other object while drawing straws.
(idiomatic) To be selected to do an undesirable task (by drawing the shortest straw or otherwise).

draw up v
utarbeta
(transitive) To compose (a document), especially following a standard form; prepare a plan.

drawback /ˈdɹɔːˌbæk/ drawbacks n
nackdel baksida
A disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away.

drawbridge /ˈdɹɔːbɹɪd͡ʒ/ drawbridges n
vindbrygga
A hinged bridge which can be raised (to prevent its being crossed, as across a moat, or to allow watercraft to travel beneath it).

drawee drawees n
trassat
(legal) The party directed to pay the amount of a draft or cheque.

drawer /dɹɔɹ/ /dɹɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɑ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔɹɚ/ /ˈdɹɔː.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɔːɹə(ɹ)/ drawers n
låda byrålåda
An open-topped box that can be slid in and out of the cabinet that contains it, used for storing clothing or other articles.
tecknare
Agent noun of draw; one who draws.
trassent
(banking) One who writes a bank draft, check/cheque, or promissory note.

drawing /ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɔː.ɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɔːɹɪŋ/ drawings n
teckning ritning
A picture, likeness, diagram or representation, usually drawn on paper.

drawing board /ˈdʒɹɔɪŋ bɔːd/ /ˈdʒɹɔɪŋ bɔːɹd/ drawing boards n
ritbord
A plane surface or table to which paper can be fastened for drawing purposes.
(figuratively) The planning stage of a project.

drawing knife drawing knives n
bandkniv
A knife with a handle at each end, used for shaving hoops for barrels by drawing it towards oneself.

drawl /dɹɑl/ /dɹɔl/ /dɹɔːl/ /d͡ʒɹɑːw/ drawls n
sludder släpigt tal
A way of speaking slowly while lengthening vowel sounds and running words together. Characteristic of some Southern US accents, as well as Broad Australian, Broad New Zealand and Scots.

drawl /dɹɑl/ /dɹɔl/ /dɹɔːl/ /d͡ʒɹɑːw/ v
söla
(intransitive) To speak with a slow, spiritless utterance, from affectation, laziness, or lack of interest.

dray /dɹeɪ/ drays n
drög
Any of various forms of low horse-drawn cart or wagon, often without sides or with removable sides, and used especially for heavy loads.

dreadlocks /ˈdɹɛdlɒks/ /ˈdɹɛdˌlɑks/ n
dreadlocks
A hairstyle worn by Rastafarians and others in which the hair is left to grow long, and twisted into matted strings.

dream /dɹiːm/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷɪi̯m] [d͡ʒɹiːm] dreams n
dröm
Imaginary events seen in the mind while sleeping.
(figurative) A hope or wish.

dream /dɹiːm/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷɪi̯m] [d͡ʒɹiːm] v
drömma
(intransitive) To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping.
(intransitive) To hope, to wish.
(transitive) To envision as an imaginary experience (usually when asleep).

dream on phraseologicalUnit
dröm vidare
Used to express skepticism or derision about the possibility of an interlocutor's statement.

dream on v
drömma vidare
(intransitive) To continue dreaming.

dreamcatcher dreamcatchers n
drömfångare
A decorative Native American object in the form of a hoop and net with attachments such as feathers, traditionally believed by the Ojibwa to “filter out” bad dreams.

dreamer /ˈdɹimɚ/ /ˈdɹiːmə/ [d͡ʒɹimɚ] dreamers n
drömmare
One who dreams.
Someone whose beliefs are far from realistic.

dreamlike more dreamlike most dreamlike adj
drömlik
Like something from a dream; having a sense of vagueness, insubstantiality, or incongruousness.

dreamworld dreamworlds n
drömvärld
An imaginary world, such as experienced while dreaming.

dreary /ˈdɹɪəɹi/ /ˈdɹɪɹi/ drearier dreariest more dreary most dreary adj
dyster
Drab; dark, colorless, or cheerless.

dredge /dɹɛd͡ʒ/ dredges n
dragg
An iron frame, with a fine net attached, used in collecting animals living at the bottom of the sea.
dragg trål
A dredging machine.

dredge /dɹɛd͡ʒ/ v
dragga muddra tråla
To make a channel deeper or wider using a dredge.
pudra
(cooking, transitive) To sprinkle (food) with spices or seasonings, using a dredge.
dragga
To bring something to the surface with a dredge.

dreggy dreggier dreggiest adj
sörjig
Containing dregs or lees; muddy; foul.

dregs /dɹɛɡz/ n
bottensats drägg
(collectively) The sediment settled at the bottom of a liquid; the lees in a container of unfiltered wine.
avskum bottenskrap drägg
(figuratively, the dregs) The worst and lowest part of something.

dreidel /ˈdɹeɪdl̩/ dreidels n
dreidel
A four-sided spinning top, inscribed with the four Hebrew letters נ, ג, ה, and ש (or פ) on each side, often used to play a traditional game during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.

drenched /dɹɛnt͡ʃt/ more drenched most drenched adj
dyngsur plaskvåt
Completely wet; sodden

dress /dɹɛs/ dresses n
klänning
An item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes a skirt below the waist.
kläder klädsel kostym dress dräkt toalett
Apparel or clothing, especially when appropriate for a particular occasion, profession, etc.

dress /dɹɛs/ v
klä klä på sig
(agriculture, horticulture) To cultivate or tend to (a garden, land, plants, etc.); especially, to add fertilizer or manure to (soil); to fertilize, to manure.
(sports) Of a sportsperson: to put on the uniform and have the equipment needed to play a sport.
To put on clothes.
klä kläda klä på sig
(also, reflexive, and, figuratively) To put clothes (or, formerly, armour) on (oneself or someone, a doll, a mannequin, etc.); to clothe. [from 15th c.]
appretera bearbeta bereda hugga jämn hyvla preparera
(butchering) Of an animal carcass: to have a certain quantity or weight after removal of the internal organs and skin; also, to have a certain appearance after being cut up and prepared for cooking.

dress clothes n
finkläder

dress code dress codes n
klädkod
A formal specification of acceptable attire for a specific event or location.

dress down v
avhyvling
(transitive, idiomatic) To scold.

dress rehearsal dress rehearsals n
generalrepetition genrep
A rehearsal prior to a public spectacle, where all the performers are in costume, in order to test all aspects of the production by closely reproducing the actual conditions of a performance.

dress shirt dress shirts n
skjorta
A collared shirt with buttons worn as part of a formal, business or business casual outfit.

dress up v
klä upp
(intransitive) To put on special or fancy clothes.
klä ut
(intransitive, often with 'as') To put on a costume portraying oneself as a particular type of character or well-known person.
skönmåla
(transitive) To present in a favorable light.

dressage /ˈdɹɛs.ɑːʒ/ dressages n
dressyr hästdressyr
(uncountable) The schooling of a horse.
(uncountable) An equestrian sport in which the horse and rider perform a test of specific movements in an arena, and are judged on the horse's obedience, acceptance of the bridle and of the rider's aids, gaits, impulsion, and the harmony between horse and rider.

dressing /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ/ dressings n
dressing
(cooking) A sauce, especially a cold one for salads.
påklädnad påklädning
The activity of getting dressed.

dressing gown /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɡaʊn/ dressing gowns n
morgonrock
(UK, Ireland) An item of clothing often made from cotton or another absorbent material, in the form of a long open robe with a belt to tie it around the middle and fasten it securely; often worn over pyjamas.

dressing room /ˈd(ʒ)ɹɛsɪŋ ɹum/ /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɹuːm/ /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɹʊm/ dressing rooms n
klädkammare loge omklädningsrum

dressing table dressing tables n
toalettbord sminkbord
A low table or chest of drawers with a mirror at which one sits while dressing, applying makeup or similar tasks.

dressmaker /ˈdɹɛsˌmeɪkɚ/ dressmakers n
sömmerska
A person who makes tailor-made women's clothes.

dribble /dɹɪ.bl̩/ /ˈdɹɪ.b(ə)l/ /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ /ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ v
dribbla
(basketball, soccer) In various ball games, to move (with) the ball, controlling its path by kicking or bouncing it repeatedly.
dregla
To let saliva drip from the mouth; to drool.
droppa
To fall in drops or an unsteady stream; to trickle.

dried /dɹaɪd/ [d͡ʒɹaɪd] adj
torkad
Without water or moisture, said of something that has previously been wet or moist; resulting from the process of drying.

dried fruit dried fruits n
torkad frukt
Small fruit that has been preserved by drying.

drift /dɹɪft/ drifts n
drift
Course or direction along which anything is driven; setting.
The act or motion of drifting; the force which impels or drives; an overpowering influence or impulse.
The tendency of an act, argument, course of conduct, or the like; object aimed at or intended; intention; hence, also, import or meaning of a sentence or discourse; aim.
A tool used to pack down the composition contained in a rocket, or like firework.
(mining) A passage driven or cut between shaft and shaft; a driftway; a small subterranean gallery.
The angle which the line of a ship's motion makes with the meridian, in drifting.
driva
A mass of matter which has been driven or forced onward together in a body, or thrown together in a heap, etc., especially by wind or water.
Anything driven at random.

drift /dɹɪft/ v
driva
(intransitive) To move slowly, especially pushed by currents of water, air, etc.

drift ice n
drivis
One or more floating slabs of ice which have become detached from larger sheets or shoreline glaciers and which are moved by wind or sea currents.

drift net drift nets n
drivgarn
(fishing) A very long fishing net, supported by floats, that drifts with the current behind a fishing boat

driftwood /ˈdɹɪftwʊd/ driftwoods n
drivved
A floating piece, or pieces, of wood that drifts with the current of a body of water.
Such a piece of wood that has been cast ashore.

drill /dɹɪl/ [dɹɪɫ] drills n
borrmaskin borr
The portion of a drilling tool that drives the bit.
drill
An activity done as an exercise or practice (especially a military exercise), particularly in preparation for some possible future event or occurrence.

drill /dɹɪl/ [dɹɪɫ] v
borra
(transitive) To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).
drilla träna undersöka
(ergative) To cause to drill (practice); to train in military arts.
drilla nöta
(transitive) To repeat an idea frequently in order to encourage someone to remember it.

drill press drill presses n
borrmaskin bänkborrmaskin pelarborrmaskin
A machine tool in which a rotating cutter, usually a twist drill, is pushed into a workpiece to produce a hole.

drilling /ˈdɹɪlɪŋ/ drillings n
borrning
Act of drilling.

drink /dɹɪŋk/ [d̠ɹ̠˔ʷɪŋk] drinks n
dryck
A type of beverage (usually mixed).
dricka dryck drink
A (served) alcoholic beverage.
drickande klunk dricka
The action of drinking, especially with the verbs take or have.
alkohol dricka sprit
Alcoholic beverages in general.
dricka spad
(colloquial, with the) Any body of water.

drink /dɹɪŋk/ [d̠ɹ̠˔ʷɪŋk] v
dricka supa
(ambitransitive) To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.
(intransitive) To consume alcoholic beverages.

drink like a fish v
dricka som en svamp
(simile) To drink (especially alcohol) heavily and in excess.

drink under the table v
dricka någon under bordet
(transitive) To drink more alcohol than (someone) while remaining relatively sober.

drink up v
dricka upp
To finish one's drink.

drink-driver drink-drivers n
rattfyllerist
(chiefly, British, and, Australian, legal) A person who operates a motor vehicle when legally intoxicated.

drinking fountain drinking fountains n
dricksfontän
(Upper Midwestern US, Western US) A device in a public place that provides water to drink.

drinking game drinking games n
dryckesspel
(games) A game (often a logic or memory game) which involves the drinking of alcohol, usually as a penalty for making mistakes, as the intoxication makes the game harder to play.

drinking horn drinking horns n
dryckeshorn
(chiefly, _, historical) A drinking vessel fashioned from an animal's horn.

drinking straw drinking straws n
sugrör
A long tube (usually made out of plastic or paper) through which a beverage is drunk via suction.

drinking water drinking waters n
dricksvatten
Water that is suitable or intended for ingestion by humans.

drip /dɹɪp/ drips n
droppe
A drop of a liquid.
dropp
(medicine) An apparatus that slowly releases a liquid, especially one that intravenously releases drugs into a patient's bloodstream.

drip /dɹɪp/ v
droppa
(intransitive) To fall one drop at a time.

dripstone dripstones n
droppsten
(geology) Stalactites and stalagmites collectively.

drivable /ˈdɹaɪvəbl̩/ more drivable most drivable adj
framkomlig
Capable of being driven on safely or successfully (as a road or other surface).

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷaɪv] [d͡ʒɹaɪv] drives n
fälttåg kampanj tåg
(military) A sustained advance in the face of the enemy to take a strategic objective.
drift drivkraft drev driv framåtanda motor
A mechanism used to power or give motion to a vehicle or other machine or machine part.
färd tur åktur
A trip made in a vehicle (now generally in a motor vehicle).
infart uppfart
A driveway.
väg
A type of public roadway.
drift drivkraft
(psychology) Desire or interest.
drivenhet
(computer hardware) A mass storage device in which the mechanism for reading and writing data is integrated with the mechanism for storing data.

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷaɪv] [d͡ʒɹaɪv] v
driva köra driva på sporra valla
To cause intrinsic motivation through the application or demonstration of force: to impel or urge onward thusly, to compel to move on, to coerce, intimidate or threaten.
driva valla
(transitive) (especially of animals) To impel or urge onward by force; to push forward; to compel to move on.
driva
(transitive) To move (something) by hitting it with great force.
köra framföra
(transitive, ergative) To operate (a wheeled motorized vehicle).
driva sporra
(transitive) To motivate; to provide an incentive for.
köra åka
(intransitive) To travel by operating a wheeled motorized vehicle.
köra framföra skjutsa
(transitive) To convey (a person, etc.) in a wheeled motorized vehicle.

drive someone crazy v
driva någon till vansinne
(informal, literal) To cause someone to become insane.
(informal, idiomatic) To annoy or irritate.

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ drivels n
dravel
Nonsense; senseless talk.
dregel drägel
(archaic) Saliva, drool.

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ v
dravla
To talk nonsense; to talk senselessly; to drool.
dregla drägla
(archaic, intransitive) To have saliva drip from the mouth.

driver /ˈdɹaɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹaɪvɚ/ drivers n
förare
One who drives something, in any sense of the verb drive.
förare chaufför
A person who drives a motorized vehicle such as a car or a bus.
A person who drives some other vehicle.
drivrutin
(computing) A device driver; a program that acts as an interface between an application and hardware, written specifically for the device it controls.
driver
(golf) A golf club used to drive the ball a great distance.

driver's license driver's licenses n
körkort
(American spelling) A document issued to a specific person by a government authority, permitting this person to drive one or more classes of motor vehicle on public roads and highways, often used as an identification document.

driverless adj
förarlös
Without a driver.

driveway driveways n
uppfart infart
(UK, US) A short private road that leads to a house or garage.

driving force driving forces n
drivkraft
The force that causes something to move or a physical process to occur.

driving school driving schools n
bilskola trafikskola körskola
An institution where people learn to drive a land vehicle such as a car or motorcycle.

driving test driving tests n
förarprov uppkörning
A test required in order to acquire a driver's licence.

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ drizzles n
duggregn
Light rain.
(physics, weather) Very small, numerous, and uniformly dispersed water drops, mist, or sprinkle. Unlike fog droplets, drizzle falls to the ground.

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ v
dugga duggregna
(impersonal) To rain lightly.

dromedary /-dɹi/ /-mə-/ /ˈdrʌ-/ /ˈdɹɑməˌdɛɹi/ /ˈdɹɒmɪdəɹi/ dromedaries n
dromedar
The single-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius).

drone /dɹoʊn/ /dɹəʊn/ drones n
drönare
A male ant, bee or wasp, which does not work but can fertilize the queen.
(metonymically): An aircraft operated by remote control, especially an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
bordun
(musical instrument) One of the fixed-pitch pipes on a bagpipe.

drool /dɹuːl/ n
dregel
Saliva trickling from the mouth.

drool /dɹuːl/ v
dregla
(ambitransitive) To secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food.

droop /ˈdɹuːp/ v
sloka
(intransitive) To hang downward; to sag.

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ [d͡ʒɹɑp] drops n
droppe
(also, figuratively) A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.
fall
An act of moving downwards under the force of gravity; a descent, a fall.
stup
The distance through which something drops, or falls below a certain level.

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ [d͡ʒɹɑp] v
falla
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To fall (straight down) under the influence of gravity, like a drop of liquid. [from 14th c.]
(intransitive) To decrease, diminish, or lessen in condition, degree, value, etc. [from 18th c.]
lägga sig ned
(intransitive) To fall or sink quickly or suddenly to the ground. [from 15th c.]
droppa fälla
(intransitive) To collapse in exhaustion or injury; also, to fall dead, or to fall in death.
(intransitive, obsolete) To let drops fall; to discharge itself in drops.
tappa
(intransitive) To come to an end (by not being kept up); to lapse, to stop. [from 17th c.]
(transitive, linguistics) To fail to write, or (especially) to pronounce (a syllable, letter, etc.). [from 19th c.]
släppa tappa
(transitive, ergative, also, figuratively) To let (something) fall; to allow (something) to fall (either by releasing hold of, or losing one's grip on). [from 14th c.]

drop by v
hälsa på titta förbi titta in
(colloquial) To visit informally and spontaneously.

drop cap drop caps n
anfang
(typography) A large initial letter that drops below the first line of a paragraph, usually used at the beginning of a section or chapter of a book.

drop dead interjection
gå och dö
Used angrily to express disgust, contempt, derision, etc., toward another person.

drop dead v
dö knall och fall falla död ner
(intransitive) To die suddenly.

drop in the bucket drops in the bucket n
en droppe i havet
(idiomatic) Something of little importance, especially an inconsequential effort or action as compared to a huge problem.

drop off v
lämna släppa av

drop set drop sets n
dropset
(bodybuilding) A set of repetitions of an exercise wherein muscular failure is reached and before resting the exercise is continued with decreased resistance to failure.

drop shadow drop shadows n
slagskugga

drop-ball drop-balls n
nedsläpp
(soccer) A method of restarting play in a game where the referee drops the ball between two players of opposing teams.

drop-off drop-offs n
stup tvärstup
A sudden downward slope or cliff.

dropdown list dropdown lists n
rullgardinsmeny
(graphical user interface) A user interface control GUI element similar to a list box which allows the user to choose one value from a list.

droplet /ˈdɹɑːplət/ /ˈdɹɒplət/ droplets n
droppe
A very small drop.

dropout dropouts n
avhoppare
Someone who has left an educational institution without completing the course
One who suddenly leaves anything, or the act of doing so.

dropout factory dropout factories n
utanförskapsfabrik

dropper /ˈdɹɑ.pɚ/ /ˈdɹɒp.ə/ /ˈdɹɔp.ə/ droppers n
pipett
A utensil for dispensing a single drop of liquid at a time.
tappare
One who drops something, especially one who drops a specific item to cause mischief.

dropping /ˈdɹɑpɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɒpɪŋ/ droppings n
spillning
(usually, in the plural) A piece of animal excrement; dung. [late 16th C.]

dropwort dropworts n
brudbröd
A perennial herb, Filipendula vulgaris, closely related to meadowsweet.

drosophila /dɹoʊˈsɑfələ/ /dɹəˈsɑfələ/ drosophilae drosophilas n
bananflugor

dross /dɹɑs/ /dɹɒs/ /dɹɔs/ drosses n
slagg
Waste or impure matter.
Residue that forms as a scum on the surface of molten metal from oxidation.
A waste product from working with metal.

drought /dɹaʊt/ [dɹʌʊt] droughts n
torka
A period of unusually low rainfall, longer and more severe than a dry spell.

drove /dɹəʊv/ /d͡ʒɹoʊv/ droves n
boskapsled fägata
A road or track along which cattle are habitually, used to be or coil be driven; a droveway.

drown /dɹaʊn/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaʊn] v
dränka
(transitive) To kill by suffocating in water or another liquid.
drunkna dränka
(intransitive) To be flooded: to be inundated with or submerged in (literally) water or (figuratively) other things; to be overwhelmed.

drown one's sorrows v
dränka sina sorger
To drink alcohol heavily to deal with miserable feelings.

drown out v
överrösta
(idiom) To cover, obscure, or overwhelm by being louder or more intense than.

drowning /ˈdɹaʊnɪŋ/ drownings n
drukning
An instance of a person or animal drowning.
An instance of a person or animal being drowned.

drowsiness drowsinesses n
sömnighet

drowsy /ˈdɹaʊzi/ drowsier drowsiest adj
dåsig
Inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness

drub /dɹʌb/ v
prygla
To beat (someone or something) with a stick.

drudgery /ˈdɹʌd͡ʒəɹi/ drudgeries n
slavgöra
Exhausting, menial, and tedious work.

drug /dɹʌɡ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷʌɡ] drugs n
drog
(pharmacology) A substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.
drog narkotika knark
A psychoactive substance, especially one which is illegal and addictive, ingested for recreational use, such as cocaine.

drug /dɹʌɡ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷʌɡ] v
droga
(transitive) To administer intoxicating drugs to, generally without the recipient's knowledge or consent.
(transitive) To add intoxicating drugs to with the intention of drugging someone.

drug addict drug addicts n
narkoman knarkare pundare
A person with a chemical or psychological dependency on a drug, especially one which is illegal or improperly procured.

drug dealer drug dealers n
knarklangare becknare kran langare
One who illegally sells recreational drugs.

drug test drug tests n
drogtest pisseprov pissprov
Any chemical check for the presence of (usually illegal) drugs in a sample of one's blood, hair or urine.

drug trafficker drug traffickers n
droghandlare
A person involved in the smuggling, distribution, and sale of illegal drugs.

druid /ˈdɹuː.ɪd/ druids n
druid
One of an order of priests among certain groups of Celts before the adoption of Abrahamic religions.

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ drums n
trumma
A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone.
Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ v
trumma
(intransitive) To beat a drum.

drum brake drum brakes n
trumbroms
A form of brake in which friction is applied by pads to the inner surface of a rotating cylinder (the brake drum) connected directly to a wheel

drum kit drum kits n
trumset
A collection of drums and other percussion instruments designed to be played together.

drum machine drum machines n
trummaskin
An electronic device that can be programmed to play analogue or digital percussion sounds.

drum roll drum rolls n
pukvirvel trumvirvel
A sound produced by hitting a drum repeatedly and rhythmically over short intervals.

drumfire /ˈdɹʌmfaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹʌmfaɪɚ/ drumfires n
trumeld
Heavy, continuous, rapid gunfire.

drummer /ˈdɹʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹʌmɚ/ drummers n
trummis batterist trumslagare
(music) One who plays the drums.

drumstick drumsticks n
trumstock trumpinne
A stick used to play drums. [from 16th c.]
kycklingben
The second joint of the legbone of a chicken or other fowl, especially as an item of food. [from 17th c.]

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ /d͡ʒɹʌŋk/ drunker drunkest adj
full berusad drucken packad redlös askalas
Intoxicated as a result of excessive alcohol consumption, usually by drinking alcoholic beverages.

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ /d͡ʒɹʌŋk/ drunks n
fyllo
A habitual drinker, especially one who is frequently intoxicated.

drunk as a skunk adj
full som en alika full som en kastrull

drunk driving n
rattfylleri rattfylla

drunk tank drunk tanks n
fyllecell tillnyktringscell
(slang) A cell where people who have been arrested for public drunkenness are detained until they are sober.

drunken /ˈdɹʌŋkən/ more drunken most drunken adj
full drucken
Drunk, in the state of intoxication after having drunk an alcoholic beverage.

drunkenness /ˈdɹʌŋkən.nəs/ drunkennesses n
fylla
A state of being drunk.

drupe /dɹuːp/ /dɹɪu̯p/ drupes n
stenfrukt
(botany) a kind of fruit, with a fleshy exterior, formed from the exocarp and mesocarp, surrounding a hardened endocarp which protects the seed.

dry /dɹaɪ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔aɪ̯] [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaɪ̯] [d͡ʒɹaɪ̯] drier driest dryer dryest adj
torr
Free from or lacking moisture.
(chemistry) Anhydrous: free from or lacking water in any state, regardless of the presence of other liquids.
torrlagd vit
(humor) Amusing without showing amusement.
Lacking interest, boring.
Of a bite from an animal: not containing the usual venom.

dry /dɹaɪ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔aɪ̯] [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaɪ̯] [d͡ʒɹaɪ̯] v
torka
(transitive, figurative) To exhaust; to cause to run dry.

dry cleaning n
kemtvätt
The process of cleaning clothes and other fabrics without using water, instead using solvents and specialized equipment.

dry closet dry closets n
torrklosett torrtoalett

dry cough dry coughs n
rethosta torrhosta
Coughing without expectoration of sputum.

dry goods n
torrvara
(Commonwealth) Dry food that can be transported and stored without immediate danger of spoiling.

dry ice n
torris
Carbon dioxide frozen in the solid state, used especially as a cooling agent and for the production of fog-like special effects. It sublimes at −78.5 °C (−109.3 °F) at normal atmospheric pressure.

dry land n
torra land
Land; as opposed to watery areas of the Earth's surface such as the sea.

dry mouth n
muntorrhet xerostomi
(medicine) Abnormal dryness of the mouth

dry season dry seasons n
torrperiod
Any season in which little rain falls; used especially in the tropics where it alternates with the rainy season

dry sump dry sumps n
torrsump
(automotive) A type of engine sump where oil that flows down from the crankshaft etc is sucked up into an external reservoir (as opposed to a wet sump where it simply pools in a pan at the bottom of the engine).

dry up v
sina
(transitive) To cause to become dry.

dry-eyed adj
torrögd
Not having shed tears.

dry-hump v
torrjucka
(ambitransitive, slang) To simulate sexual intercourse without the genitalia directly touching, i.e. while wearing clothes, or by rubbing the genitals against something else.

dry-shod adv
torrskodd
With one's footwear dry, not in or under water, usually referring to walking on ground which at another time, or usually, is covered with deep water.

dryad /ˈdɹaɪæd/ /ˈdɹaɪəd/ dryads n
dryad
(Greek mythology) A female tree spirit.

drydock drydocks n
torrdocka
(nautical) A dock that can be drained of water and is used in the repair and construction of ships.

dryer /ˈdɹaɪə/ /ˈdɹaɪɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒɹaɪɚ] dryers n
torktumlare
A household appliance that removes the water from clothing by accelerating evaporation, usually though heat and a tumbling motion.

drywall drywalls n
gipsskiva gipsplatta
A building material comprising a sheet of gypsum sandwiched between two pieces of heavy paper, used mainly for interior walls and ceilings.

dual /ˈd(j)u.əl/ /ˈdjuː.əl/ /ˈdʒuː.əl/ adj
dubbel- två-
Characterized by having two (usually equivalent) components.
Pertaining to two, pertaining to a pair of.
(mathematics, physics) Exhibiting duality.
(linear algebra) Being the space of all linear functionals of (some other space).
(category theory) Being the dual of some other category; containing the same objects but with source and target reversed for all morphisms.
dual dubbel- två-
(grammar) Pertaining to a grammatical number in certain languages that refers to two of something, such as a pair of shoes.

dual /ˈd(j)u.əl/ /ˈdjuː.əl/ /ˈdʒuː.əl/ duals n
dualis dual
(mathematics) Of a vector in an inner product space, the linear functional corresponding to taking the inner product with that vector. The set of all duals is a vector space called the dual space.

dual citizenship dual citizenships n
dubbelt medborgarskap
The status of being a citizen of two countries.

dub /dʌb/ v
utnämna
(transitive) To name, to entitle, to call. [from the later 16th c]
dubba
To replace the original soundtrack of a film with a synchronized translation
To clothe or invest; to ornament; to adorn.
remixa
To mix audio tracks to produce a new sound; to remix.

dubbing /ˈdʌbɪŋ/ dubbings n
dubbning
(film) The replacement of a voice part in a film or animation, particularly with a translation, revoicing.

dubious /ˈdjuː.bi.əs/ /ˈdu.bi.əs/ more dubious most dubious adj
dubiös
tvivelaktig
(of a statement, matter, or thing) Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.

dubnium /ˈduːbniəm/ /ˈdʌbniəm/ n
dubnium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Db) with atomic number 105.

ducal /djuːkəl/ more ducal most ducal adj
hertiglig
Of or pertaining to a duke, a duchess, or the duchy or dukedom they hold.

duchess /ˈdʌt͡ʃəs/ /ˈdʌt͡ʃɪs/ duchesses n
hertiginna
The wife or widow of a duke.
The female ruler of a duchy.

duchy /ˈdʌt͡ʃi/ duchies n
hertigdöme
A dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess.

duck /dʌk/ duck ducks n
anka and
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
(uncountable) The flesh of a duck used as food.

duck /dʌk/ v
ducka
(intransitive) To quickly lower the head or body, often in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
(transitive) To quickly lower (the head or body), often in order to prevent it from being struck by something.

duck walk v
ankgång
To move through use of the duck walk.

duckling /ˈdʌklɪŋ/ ducklings n
ankunge andunge älling
A young duck.
A young female duck.

duckpond duckponds n
ankdamm
A pond that is populated by ducks.

ducktail ducktails n
ankstjärtsfrisyr
A hairstyle in which the hair is swept back into an upturned point at the back.

duct tape duct tapes n
vävtejp silvertejp
A generally gray waterproof adhesive tape used for many purposes and easy to cut with the hands.

ductile /ˈdʌk.taɪl/ /ˈdʌk.təl/ more ductile most ductile adj
duktil
Capable of being pulled or stretched into thin wire by mechanical force without breaking.
formbar
Molded easily into a new form.

dud /dʌd/ duds n
blindgångare
(informal) A device or machine that is useless because it does not work properly or has failed to work, such as a bomb, or explosive projectile.
nit nitlott
A lottery ticket that does not give a payout.

dude /duːd/ [dʉːu̯d] dudes n
kille jeppe snubbe
(chiefly, US, Canada, colloquial) A man, generally a younger man.
jao jaow
(colloquial, used in the vocative) A term of address for someone, typically a man, particularly when cautioning them or offering advice.

dudeen /duːˈdiːn/ dudeens n
lerpipa
A short-stemmed Irish pipe made out of clay.

due /d(j)uː/ /djuː/ /du/ /dɪu̯/ /dʒuː/ /dʒʉː/ more due most due adv
rakt
(used with compass directions) Directly; exactly.

due diligence /d͡ʒuː ˌdɪl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ /ˈdjuː ˌdɪl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ /ˈdu ˌdɪl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ /ˈd͡ʒʉː ˌdɪl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ n
förvärvsgranskning
(legal) A process during which a potential party to a contract evaluates the assets and liabilities of one or more other potential parties, to assess whether it should enter into the contract.

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ duels n
duell tvekamp
Arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor.
(by extension) Any battle or struggle between two contending persons, forces, groups, or ideas.

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ v
duellera
To engage in a battle.

duelling pistol duelling pistols n
duellpistol
a type of pistol that was manufactured in matching pairs to be used in a duel

duet /djuˈɛt/ /duˈɛt/ duets n
duett duo
(music) A musical composition in two parts, each performed by a single voice (singer, instrument or univoce ensemble).
(music) A song composed for and/or performed by a duo.

duffel coat duffel coats n
duffel
A warm, hooded coat, made from duffel, fastened with toggles.

duke /d(j)uːk/ /djuːk/ /dʒuːk/ dukes n
hertig
The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).
A high title of nobility; the male holder of a dukedom.

dulce de leche /ˌdulseɪ də ˈlɛtʃeɪ/ /ˌdʌlseɪ də ˈlɛtʃeɪ/ n
dulce de leche
A South American sweet spread made from sugar and boiled milk.

dulcet /ˈdʌl.sət/ /ˈdʌl.sɪt/ adj
ljuv smäktande
Sweet, especially when describing voice or tones; melodious.
ljuv
Generally pleasing; agreeable.

dulcimer /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mə/ /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mɚ/ dulcimers n
hackbräde cymbal
A stringed instrument, with strings stretched across a sounding board, usually trapezoidal, played by plucking on the strings (traditionally with a quill) or by tapping on them (in the case of the hammer dulcimers).

dull /dʌl/ duller dullest adj
slö oskarp
Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.
tråkig
Boring; not exciting or interesting.
matt
Not shiny; having a matte finish or no particular luster or brightness.
oskarp trög
Not bright or intelligent; stupid; having slow understanding.

dull /dʌl/ v
dämpa döva
(transitive) To soften, moderate or blunt; to make dull, stupid, or sluggish; to stupefy.

duma /ˈdumə/ dumas n
duma
A Russian legislative assembly such as the historical duma of the Russian Empire or the modern lower house of the Federal Assembly (the Russian national parliament).

dumb /dʌm/ dumber dumbest adj
dum korkad
(informal, pejorative, especially of a person) Stupid.
meningslös
(figuratively) Pointless, foolish, lacking intellectual content or value.

dumb blonde dumb blondes n
dum blondin
(pejorative) A common stereotype of a blonde as a woman with low intelligence.
(by extension, rare) A man of similar type.

dumb fuck dumb fucks n
dumfan
(informal, vulgar, derogatory) An extraordinarily stupid person.

dumbass /ˈdʌm.æs/ dumbasses n
pucko träskalle
(US, vulgar, slang) A stupid or foolish person.

dumbbell /ˈdʌm.bɛl/ dumbbells n
hantel
A weight training implement consisting of a short bar with weight counterpoised on each end.
dumbom dumsnut
(pejorative) A stupid person.

dumbfounded more dumbfounded most dumbfounded adj
mållös
Shocked and speechless.

dumbwaiter /ˈdʌmˌweɪtəɹ/ dumbwaiters n
mathiss
A small elevator used to move food etc. from one floor of a building to another.

dumdum dumdums n
dumbom dumhuvud fårskalle idiot
(childish, _, or, _, endearing) An ignorant person; an idiot.

dummy /ˈdʌmi/ dummies n
dumhuvud
A figure of a person or animal used by a ventriloquist; a puppet.

dump /dʌmp/ [dɐm̥p] dumps n
soptipp
A place where waste or garbage is left; a ground or place for dumping ashes, refuse, etc.; a disposal site.

dump /dʌmp/ [dɐm̥p] v
kasta slänga
(transitive) To discard; to get rid of something one no longer wants.
dumpa
(transitive, computing) To copy (data) from a system to another place or system, usually in order to archive it.
(transitive, obsolete, Scotland) To knock heavily; to stump.
dumpa fimpa lämna
(transitive, informal) To end a romantic relationship with.

dump truck dump trucks n
dumper anläggningsbil
A heavy truck, for carrying loose, bulk cargo, having a hinged bed that allows the contents to be unloaded onto the ground.

dumping /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/ dumpings n
dumpning
The disposal of something no longer needed, or of no value.
Selling goods at less than their normal price, or even at a loss, especially in the export market as a means of securing a monopoly.

dumpling /ˈdʌmp.lɪŋ/ dumplings n
dumpling klimp knyte pirog
By restriction, a food composed of a dough wrapper around a filling.

dumpster /ˈdʌmpstɚ/ dumpsters n
container
(Canada, US) A large, usually metal trash receptacle designed to be hoisted up by a garbage truck in order to be emptied.

dumpster dive v
dumpstra
To practice dumpster diving.

dumpster diving /ˈdʌmpstəˈdaɪvɪŋ/ /ˈdʌmpstɚˈdaɪvɪŋ/ v
containerdykning dumpstring sopdykning
act of recovering discarded items

dun /dʌn/ adj
gråbrun
Of a brownish grey colour.

dun /dʌn/ duns n
gråbrun gråbrunt
A brownish grey colour.

dun-bar /ˈdʌnbɑː(ɹ)/ dun-bars n
ockragult rovfly
Cosmia trapezina, A species of moth found in parts of Europe.

dunce /dʌns/ dunces n
dumhuvud dummerjöns

dunce cap dunce caps n
dumstrut
A conical hat that a school pupil is forced to wear to indicate that he or she is a dunce.

dune /d(j)uːn/ /djuːn/ /dɪu̯n/ /dʒuːn/ dunes n
dyn sanddyn
(geomorphology) A ridge or hill of sand piled up by the wind.

dung /ˈdʌŋ/ dungs n
dynga
(uncountable) Manure; animal excrement.

dung beetle /ˈdʌŋ biːtəl/ dung beetles n
bladhorning dyngbagge tordyvel
Any of the beetle of the family Scarabaeidae (scarab beetles), especially of the subfamilies Scarabaeinae and Aphodiinae, noted for rolling dung into balls for use as food or as brooding chambers.

dungarees /ˌdʌŋ.ɡəˈɹiːz/ n
snickarbyxor
Heavy denim pants or trousers, usually with bib and braces, worn especially as work clothing.

dungeon /ˈdʌn.d͡ʒən/ dungeons n
fängelsehåla
An underground prison or vault, typically built underneath a castle.

dunghill dunghills n
gödselhög gödselstack
A heap of dung, especially one for agricultural purposes.

dunk /dʌŋk/ v
doppa
To submerge briefly in a liquid.
dunka
(ambitransitive, basketball) To put the ball directly downward through the hoop while grabbing onto the rim with power.

dunlin dunlins n
kärrsnäppa
A small wading bird, Calidris alpina, found along the coast and having a distinctive black belly patch in its breeding plumage. A type of stint.

dunnock dunnocks n
järnsparv
A small European and Asian passerine bird, Prunella modularis; the hedge sparrow or hedge warbler.

duo /ˈdju.oʊ/ /ˈdjuː.əʊ/ /ˈdu.oʊ/ /ˈdʒuː.əʊ/ duos n
duo
Two people who work or collaborate together as partners; especially, those who perform music together.

duodenal ulcer duodenal ulcers n
duodenalsår
(pathology) A peptic ulcer located in the duodenum.

duodenum /ˌdjuːə(ʊ)ˈdiːnəm/ /ˌduəˈdinəm/ /ˌduˈɑdənəm/ duodena duodenums n
tolvfingertarm duodenum
(anatomy) The first part of the small intestine, starting at the lower end of the stomach and extending to the jejunum.

duopoly /djuːˈɒpəli/ /duˈɑpəli/ /duː-/ duopolies n
duopol
(economics) An economic condition in which two sellers exert (most of the) control over the market of a commodity.

dupe /djuːp/ /duːp/ /dʒuːp/ v
dupera lura
To swindle, deceive, or trick.

duplex /ˈdu.plɛks/ duplexes duplices n
parhus etagevåning
(US, Canada) A house made up of two dwelling units.

duplicate /ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.ˌkeɪt/ v
duplicera
(transitive) To make a copy of.

duplicitous /djuːˈplɪsətəs/ /djʊˈplɪsɪtəs/ /duːˈplɪsətəs/ more duplicitous most duplicitous adj
hycklande
Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.

dura mater /ˈd(j)ʊɹ.ə ˌmeɪ.tɚ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɹ.ə ˌmɑt.ɚ/ /ˌdjʊə.ɹə ˈmeɪ.tə/ dura maters durae matres n
hårda hjärnhinnan
(anatomy) The tough and inflexible outermost of the three layers of the meninges, enveloping the brain and spinal cord.

durability durabilities n
hållbarhet beständighet slitstyrka varighet
Permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force.

durable /ˈdjʊəɹəbəl/ /ˈdʊɹəbəl/ /ˈdʒʊəɹəbəl/ more durable most durable adj
hållbar slitstark tålig varaktig
Able to resist wear or decay; lasting; enduring.

duration /djəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /djʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /dəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /dʒʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ durations n
varaktighet tidslängd
An amount of time or a particular time interval.

duress /djʊˈɹɛs/ /duˈɹɛs/ /d͡ʒʊˈɹɛs/ n
tvång
Constraint by threat.

durian /ˈdʊə.ɹi.ən/ /ˈdʊə.ɹiˌɑn/ /ˈdʊə.ɹɪən/ /ˈdʒʊə.ɹɪən/ durians n
durian
The spiky edible fruit of this tree, known for its strong taste and very strong, unpleasant odor.

during /ˈd(j)ɜɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdjʊə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒʊəɹɪŋ/ preposition
genom hela under hela
For all of a given time interval.
under
At any time or period within a given time interval.

durum wheat durum wheats n
durumvete
Triticum turgidum subsp. durum, syn. Triticum durum (hard wheat), the flour of which is used to make pasta and bread.

dusk /dʌsk/ dusks n
skymning
The time after the sun has set but when the sky is still lit by sunlight; the evening twilight period.

dusk /dʌsk/ v
skymma
(intransitive) To begin to lose light or whiteness; to grow dusk.

dusky grouse dusky grouse dusky grouses n
gråjärpe
A species of forest-dwelling grouse native to the Rocky Mountains in North America, Dendragapus obscurus.

dusky thrush dusky thrushes n
bruntrast
A species of thrush, Turdus eunomus, which breeds eastwards from central Siberia.

dusky tit dusky tits n
skiffermes
Melaniparus funereus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

dusky warbler dusky warblers n
brunsångare
Phylloscopus sibilatrix, a leaf warbler which breeds in East Asia.

dust /dʌst/ dusts n
damm stoft
(countable, obsolete) A single fine, dry particle of earth or other material; grain of dust.

dust /dʌst/ v
damma
(intransitive) To remove dust; to clean by removing dust.

dust bunny /ˈdʌst bʌni/ dust bunnies n
dammråtta dammtuss
(US, informal) A small clump of dust, fluff, hair, particles of skin, etc., that tends to accumulate indoors in areas not regularly dusted, such as under heavy furniture.

dust jacket dust jackets n
skyddsomslag
(printing, publishing) The detachable paper cover of a book; used to protect the binding, and to provide blurb.

dust off v
damma av
(transitive) To remove dust from.
(transitive, figurative) To use something after a long time without it.

dustbag dustbags n
dammsugarpåse
The bag inside a vacuum cleaner where collected dust is stored.
dammpåse
A bag in which clothing can be protected from damage.

dustiness n
dammighet
The quality of being dusty

dustpan /ˈdʌstpæn/ dustpans n
sopskyffel
A flat scoop with a short handle, into which dust, dirt and other material is conveyed with a brush or broom.

duteous /ˈdjuː.ti.əs/ /ˈdjuː.tʃəs/ /ˈdu.ti.əs/ /ˈdʒuː.ti.əs/ more duteous most duteous adj
plikttrogen underdånig
(archaic) Obsequious; submissively obedient.

dutiful more dutiful most dutiful adj
pliktmedveten plikttrogen
Pertaining to one's duty; demonstrative of one's sense of duty.

duty /ˈdjuː.ti/ /ˈdu.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒʉː.ti/ [ˈdu.ɾi] duties n
plikt skyldighet
That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.
tull tullavgift
A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.
tjänst
The efficiency of an engine, especially a steam pumping engine, as measured by work done by a certain quantity of fuel; usually, the number of pounds of water lifted one foot by one bushel of coal (94 lbs. old standard), or by 1 cwt. (112 lbs., England, or 100 lbs., United States).

duty-free adj
tullfri
Exempt from duty, especially from customs duty.

duumvirate /djuːˈʌmvɪɹət/ duumvirates n
duumvirat
(historical) Any of several offices of the Roman Republic held by two joint magistrates known as duumvirs.

duvet /d(j)uːˈveɪ/ /ˈd(j)uːveɪ/ duvets n
täcke tjocktäcke
(British, New Zealand, Canada) A quilt or usually flat cloth bag with a filling (traditionally down) and usually an additional washable cover, used instead of blankets; often called a comforter or quilt, especially in US English.
påslakan
(US) Short for duvet cover.

dwarf /dwɔɹf/ /dwɔːf/ dwarfer dwarfest adj
dvärg
(especially in, _, botany) Miniature.

dwarf /dwɔɹf/ /dwɔːf/ dwarfs dwarves n
dvärg
(mythology) Any member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves.
(now, sometimes, _, offensive) A person of short stature, often one whose limbs are disproportionately small in relation to the body as compared with typical adults, usually as the result of a genetic condition.
An animal, plant or other thing much smaller than the usual of its sort.
(star) A dwarf star.

dwarf /dwɔɹf/ /dwɔːf/ v
förminska krympa reducera
(transitive) To render (much) smaller, turn into a dwarf (version).
(transitive) To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny.
To hinder from growing to the natural size; to make or keep small; to stunt.
krympa
(intransitive) To become (much) smaller.

dwarf birch dwarf birches n
dvärgbjörk
Betula nana, a species of birch in the family Betulaceae, native to arctic and cool temperate regions of northern Europe, northern Asia and northern North America.

dwarf elder dwarf elders n
sommarfläder
A small European herbaceous perennial elder, species Sambucus ebulus.

dwarf galaxy dwarf galaxies n
dvärggalax
(galaxy) Any galaxy, considerably smaller than the Milky Way, that has only several billions of stars.

dwarf planet dwarf planets n
dvärgplanet
(astronomy) A planetary (world-like) body of the Solar system, that directly orbits the Sun like the classical planets but does not gravitationally dominate other bodies in the region of its orbit.

dwarf star dwarf stars n
dvärgstjärna
(star) A star that is located in the main sequence in the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, though generally excluding the small minority which fall in the blue band due to their large size and high luminosity; fuses hydrogen into helium in its core.

dwarfism /ˈdwɔɹfɪzəm/ /ˈdwɔːfɪzəm/ dwarfisms n
dvärgväxt kortvuxenhet
The condition of being a dwarf (person of short stature).

dwell /dwɛl/ v
bo leva
(intransitive, now, _, literary) To live; to reside.
älta
(intransitive) To abide; to remain; to continue.

dwelling /ˈdwɛl.ɪŋ/ dwellings n
boning bostad
A house or place in which a person lives; a habitation, a home.

dwelling-place dwelling-places n
boning
A place where one dwells.

dwindle /ˈdwɪn.dəl/ v
förtvina krympa minska
(intransitive) To decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size or intensity.

dye /daɪ/ dyes n
färgämne
A colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied.

dye /daɪ/ v
färga
(transitive) To colour with dye, or as if with dye.

dyed /daɪd/ more dyed most dyed adj
färgad kolorerad
Coloured or tinted with dye, or as though therewith.

dying /ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
döende döds- dödsbädds-
Pertaining to death, or the moments before death.

dyke /daɪk/ dykes n
flata
gång
(geology) A body of rock (usually igneous) originally filling a fissure but now often rising above the older stratum as it is eroded away.

dynamic /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ more dynamic most dynamic adj
dynamisk
Changing; active; in motion.
Powerful; energetic.
Able to change and adapt.

dynamic /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ dynamics n
dynamik
A characteristic or manner of an interaction; a behavior.

dynamic equilibrium n
dynamisk jämvikt
Any equilibrium in which opposite changes occur simultaneously.

dynamically-typed adj
dynamiskt typat

dynamics n
dynamik
(physics) The branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.

dynamism dynamisms n
dynamism
Great energy, drive, force, or power; vigour of body, mind or personality; oomph or pizzazz
dynamik
Dynamic reality; active energy; continuous change, progress, or activity.

dynamite /ˈdaɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ /ˈdɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ dynamites n
dynamit
A class of explosives made from nitroglycerine in an absorbent medium such as kieselguhr, used in mining and blasting.
dynamitgubbe dynamitpatron
(informal, proscribed) A stick of trinitrotoluene (TNT).

dynamiter dynamiters n
dynamitard
A person who uses dynamite, especially one who uses it unlawfully.

dynamo /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/ dynamos n
dynamo
(electromagnetism) An electricity generator; a dynamo-electric machine.

dynastic /daɪˈnæstɪk/ /dɪˈnæstɪk/ more dynastic most dynastic adj
dynastisk
Pertaining to a dynasty.

dynasty /ˈdaɪnəsti/ /ˈdɪnəsti/ dynasties n
dynasti
A series of rulers or dynasts from one family.

dysarthria dysarthrias n
dysartri
(neurology, neuropsychology) Difficulty in articulating words due to a disturbance in the form or function of the structures that modulate voice into speech; one of the first indicative symptoms of myasthenia gravis, brought about by an autoimmune response to acetylcholine receptors.

dyscalculia /ˌdɪskælˈkjuːli.ə/ dyscalculias n
dyskalkyli
(pathology) A learning disability characterized by significantly below average mathematical ability.

dysentery /ˈdɪs.ən.tə.ɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ən.tɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ dysenteries n
dysenteri
(pathology) A disease characterised by inflammation of the intestines, especially the colon (large intestine), accompanied by pus (white blood cells) in the feces, fever, pain in the abdomen, high-volume diarrhea, and possible blood in the feces.

dysfunction /dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ dysfunctions n
dysfunktion
(mostly, medical) A failure to function in an expected or complete manner. Usually refers to a disorder in a bodily organ (e.g. erectile dysfunction), a mental disorder, or the improper behavior of a social group.

dysfunctional more dysfunctional most dysfunctional adj
dysfunktionell
Functioning incorrectly or abnormally; especially, designating of a business, family or social group with harmful, aberrant, strange or abnormal behavior.

dysgraphia dysgraphias n
dysgrafi
A language disorder that affects a person's ability to write.

dyslexia /dɪsˈlɛk.si.ə/ dyslexias n
dyslexi ordblindhet
(neurology, pathology) A learning disability characterized by reading and writing difficulties.

dyslexic /dɪsˈlɛksɪk/ more dyslexic most dyslexic adj
dyslektisk
Of or pertaining to dyslexia.
Having dyslexia.

dyslexic /dɪsˈlɛksɪk/ dyslexics n
dyslektiker
A person who has dyslexia.

dysmorphia dysmorphias n
dysmorfofobi
(pathology) Any of various psychological disorders whose sufferers believe that their body is wrong or inadequate, such as anorexia, bulimia, and muscle dysmorphia ("bigorexia").

dysphemism /ˈdɪs.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/ dysphemisms n
dysfemism kakofemism
(countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.

dysphoria /dɪsˈfɔːɹi.ə/ dysphorias n
dysfori
A state of feeling unwell or unhappy; a feeling of emotional and mental discomfort and suffering from restlessness, malaise, depression, or anxiety.

dyspnea /dɪspˈniː.ə/ /ˈdɪsp.ni.ə/ dyspneas n
dyspné andtäppa
(pathology) Difficult or laboured respiration; shortness of breath.

dysprosium /dɪsˈpɹoʊ.zi.əm/ n
dysprosium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Dy) with atomic number 66: a rare earth element with a metallic silver lustre.

dystopia /dɪs.ˈtoʊ.pi.ə/ /dɪs.ˈtəʊ.pi.ə/ /dɪsˈtɐʉpiə/ dystopia dystopiae dystopias n
dystopi
A vision of a future that is a corrupted (usually beyond recognition) utopian society.
A miserable, dysfunctional state or society that has a very poor standard of living.

dystopian /dɪs.ˈtoʊ.pi.ən/ more dystopian most dystopian adj
dystopisk
Of or pertaining to a dystopia.

dystrophy /ˈdɪstɹəfi/ dystrophies n
dystrofi
A wasting of body tissues, of either genetic origin or due to inadequate or defective nutrition.

décolletage /dɪˈkɒlətɑːʒ/ décolletages n
dekolletage urringning
A low neckline on a woman's dress, especially one that reveals or emphasizes her cleavage.
The portion of a woman's body that is revealed by a low neckline; the upper chest, as well, sometimes, as the neck, and shoulders.

déjà vu /ˌdeɪ.ʒɑː ˈvuː/ n
deja vu déjà vu
Loosely or humorously, anything one has done before or is being repeated.

dénouement /deˈnuːmɑ̃/ /ˌdeɪ.nuˈmɑnt/ /ˌdeɪ.nuˈmɑ̃/ dénouements n
upplösning
(authorship, often, metaphorically) The conclusion or resolution of a plot; unravelling.

département départements n
departement
An administrative unit in various French-speaking countries, smaller than a région, similar to an English county.

détente /deɪˈtɑnt/ /deɪˈtɒnt/ /dɪˈtɑnt/ détentes n
avspänning avspänningspolitik détente
(chiefly, _, politics) A relaxing of tension, especially between countries.

e-bike /ˈiː.baɪk/ e-bikes n
elcykel
(informal) A bicycle powered by an electric motor

e-book e-books n
e-bok
Electronic book, a book published in electronic form.

e-mail address e-mail addresses n
e-postadress
A unique identifier of the form user name@domain name specifying a virtual location to which e-mail can be sent.

e-message e-messages n
e-meddelande
A message sent by computer.

e-reader e-readers n
läsplatta
A hardware device used to read e-books.

e-scooter e-scooters n
elscooter elsparkcykel

e.g. /fɔɹ‿ɪɡˈzæmpəl/ /fɔːɹ‿ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl/ /ˌiˈd͡ʒi/ /ˌiːˈdʒiː/ adv
exempelvis t ex t. ex. t.ex. tex.
An initialism used to introduce an illustrative example or short list of examples: for the sake of an example; for example.

each /it͡ʃ/ /iːt͡ʃ/ adv
styck var vardera à
For one; apiece; per.

each /it͡ʃ/ /iːt͡ʃ/ determiner
varje alla
All; every; qualifying a singular noun, indicating all examples of the thing so named seen as individual or separate items (compare every).

each and every determiner
var och en varjom och enom
Each without exception; used for emphasis.

each other /iˈtʃʌðɚ/ /iːˈtʃʌðə/ pronoun
varandra varann
(reciprocal pronoun) To one another; one to the other; signifies that a verb applies to two or more entities both as subjects and as direct objects:

eager /ˈiɡɚ/ /ˈiːɡə/ /ˈɪɡə/ /ˈɪɡɚ/ eagerer eagerest more eager most eager adj
ivrig
(comptheory) Not employing lazy evaluation; calculating results immediately, rather than deferring calculation until they are required.

eagerly /ˈiɡɚli/ /ˈiːɡəli/ more eagerly most eagerly adv
ivrigt
In an eager manner.

eagerness /ˈiɡɚnəs/ /ˈiːɡənəs/ eagernesses n
iver
The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.

eagle /ˈiːɡəl/ /ˈɪɡəl/ eagles n
örn
Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.
(historical, numismatics) A 13th-century coin minted in Europe and circulated in England as a debased sterling silver penny, outlawed under Edward I of England.

eagle owl /ˈiːɡəl ˈɑʊl/ eagle owls n
berguv
Any of various Old World large owls of the genus Bubo, especially the Eurasian eagle owl, Bubo bubo, that have prominent ear tufts.

eaglehawk eaglehawks n
kilstjärtsörn
(AU) Any large bird of prey, especially the wedge-tailed eagle, Aquila audax.

eaglet eaglets n
örnunge
The immature young of an eagle; an eagle chick.

ear /iə̯/ /ɪə̯/ /ɪɚ/ /ˈiɹ/ [iːə̯] [ɪə̯~eə̯] [ɪə̯~ɪɐ̯] [ɪː] ears n
öra
(countable) The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.
(countable) The external part of the organ of hearing, the auricle.
The sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; skill or good taste in listening to music.
ax
(countable) The fruiting body of a grain plant.

ear /iə̯/ /ɪə̯/ /ɪɚ/ /ˈiɹ/ [iːə̯] [ɪə̯~eə̯] [ɪə̯~ɪɐ̯] [ɪː] v
ploga plöja
(archaic) To plough.

ear canal ear canals n
hörselgång
(anatomy) The tube or meatus running from the outer ear to the eardrum through which sound enters.

ear candy n
örongodis
(US, colloquial, music) Light popular music that has an instant appeal but no lasting impact or significance.

ear lobe ear lobes n
öronsnibb örsnibb
The fleshy patch of skin below the ear tuft of a chicken.

earbud /ˈiɹ.bʌd/ earbuds n
öronsnäcka
A small earphone designed to be placed in the ear canal for use with portable sound systems.

eardrum /ˈiɚˌdɹʌm/ /ˈɪəˌdɹʌm/ eardrums n
trumhinna
(anatomy) A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound from the air to the malleus.

eared seal eared seals n
öronsäl
A seal belonging in the Otariidae family; a fur seal or a sea lion, differing from the true seals in having small, visible ears and the ability to walk on land.

earl /ɜːl/ /ɝl/ earls n
jarl
(nobility) A British or Irish nobleman next in rank above a viscount and below a marquess; equivalent to a European count. A female using the style is termed a countess.

earlier /ˈɜː.lɪə/ /ˈɝliɚ/ adj
tidigare
occurring previously

earlier /ˈɜː.lɪə/ /ˈɝliɚ/ adv
tidigare
previously; before now; sooner

early /ˈɜɹli/ /ˈɜːli/ earlier earliest adj
tidig arla
At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.
tidig
Arriving a time before expected; sooner than on time.
Near the start or beginning.

early /ˈɜɹli/ /ˈɜːli/ earlier earliest adv
tidigt
At a time before expected; sooner than usual.

early childhood education n
förskoleexamen förskollärarexamen
The formal teaching and care of young children by people other than their family, or in settings outside of the home, before the age of normal schooling.

early retiree early retirees n
förtidspensionär
Someone who's on early retirement.

early retirement pensioner early retirement pensioners n
förtidspensionär
someone who is on early retirement

early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise proverb
morgonstund har guld i mund
A person who goes to bed early and wakes up early will lead a more successful life.

earmark v
öronmärka
(transitive, by extension) To specify or set aside for a particular purpose, to allocate.

earmuff earmuffs n
öronmuff öronskydd
A garment to keep the ears warm.
hörselkåpa
A sound-deadening cup or a pair of such cups worn over the ear or ears.

earmuffs n
hörselkåpor öronmuffar
A headphone-like device designed to cover a person's ears for protection against cold or noise. They consist of a thermoplastic or metal head-band, that fits over the top of the head, and a pad at each end, to cover the external ears.

earnest money earnest moneys n
insats
(chiefly, US) Money paid as a deposit to show intent to buy or to reserve an item to be purchased; especially, money accompanying an offer to buy real estate.

earphone /ˈɪə(ɹ)fəʊn/ earphones n
hörlur
A transducer that converts electric signals into sound and is held near the ear, especially as part of a telephone; an earpiece or headphone.

earphones n
hörlur
A pair of small loudspeakers worn inside each outer ear or covering all or part of the ear, without a connecting band worn over head.

earpiece /ˈɪəpiːs/ /ˈɪɹpiːs/ earpieces n
skalm
The arm on a pair of glasses that hooks over the ear to hold them in place.

earplug earplugs n
öronpropp
A piece of protective gear meant to be inserted in the ear canal to protect the wearer's hearing from loud noises or the intrusion of water.

earring /ˈɪəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɪɹɪŋ/ earrings n
örhänge
A piece of jewelry worn on the ear.

earspoon earspoons n
örslev
A very small spoon used as an earpick.

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɜθ/ /ɝθ/ /ɵːθ/ earths n
jord
(uncountable) Soil.
(uncountable) Any general rock-based material.
(British) A connection electrically to the earth ((US) ground); on equipment: a terminal connected in that manner.
(alchemy, philosophy, and, Taoism) The aforementioned soil- or rock-based material, considered one of the four or five classical elements.
land mark
The ground, land (as opposed to the sky or sea).
lya rävgryt rävlya
The lair or den (as a hole in the ground) of an animal such as a fox.

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɜθ/ /ɝθ/ /ɵːθ/ v
jorda
(UK, transitive) To connect electrically to the earth.
begrava jordsätta
(transitive) To hide, or cause to hide, in the earth; to chase into a burrow or den.

earth up v
kupa
(gardening, transitive) To cover the stem or leaves of plants with soil, as to encourage root growth or protect from cold.

earthquake /ˈɜːθkweɪk/ /ˈɝθkweɪk/ earthquakes n
jordbävning jordskalv
A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults. [from 14th c.]
(planetary geology) Such a quake specifically occurring on the planet Earth, as opposed to other celestial bodies. [from 20th c.]

earthworm earthworms n
daggmask
A worm that lives in the ground.

earwax n
öronvax
(medicine, pathology) A waxy substance secreted by the ear.

earwig /ˈɪə(ɹ)wɪɡ/ earwigs n
tvestjärt
Any of various insects of the order Dermaptera that have elongated bodies, large membranous wings folded underneath short leathery forewings and a pair of large pincers protruding from the rear of the abdomen.

earworm /ˈɪ(ə)ɹˌwɚm/ /ˈɪəwɜːm/ earworms n
öronmask
A tune that keeps replaying in one's head or that one keeps thinking about, especially if unwanted.

ease /iz/ /iːz/ n
lätthet
Skill, dexterity, facility.

easel /ˈi.zəl/ /ˈiː.z(ə)l/ easels n
staffli
An upright frame, typically on three legs, for displaying or supporting something, such as an artist's canvas.

easier said than done adj
lättare sagt än gjort
(idiomatic) Easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish.

easily /ˈi.zə.li/ /ˈiː.zɪ.li/ easilier easiliest more easily most easily adv
lätt
Without difficulty.

east /iːst/ adj
östra ost- öst-
Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.
östlig ostlig
(meteorology) Blowing (as wind) from the east.
Of or pertaining to the east; eastern.
orientalisk österländsk
From the East; oriental.

east /iːst/ adv
ostvart österut
towards the east; eastwards

east /iːst/ easts n
öster öst
The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°.
The eastern region or area; the inhabitants thereof. [circa 1300]
(ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction of the altar and chancel; the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.

east-northeast n
ost-nordost
The compass point halfway between northeast and east; specifically at a bearing of 67.5°.

east-southeast n
ost-sydost
The compass point halfway between east and southeast; specifically at a bearing of 112.5°.

easterly /ˈiː.stə.li/ /ˈiː.stɚ.li/ more easterly most easterly adj
ostlig östlig
Facing the east; directed towards the east.

easterly /ˈiː.stə.li/ /ˈiː.stɚ.li/ easterlies n
östan östanvind östlig vind
(meteorology) Any persistent wind from the east (usually applied to broad currents or belts of easterly winds).

eastern /ˈi.stɚn/ /ˈiː.stən/ more eastern most eastern adj
östlig östra
Of, facing, situated in, or related to the east.
ostlig
(of a wind) Blowing from the east; easterly.

eastern Orphean warbler eastern Orphean warblers n
mästersångare
Sylvia crassirostris, an Old World warbler. Now sometimes Curruca crassirostris.

eastern imperial eagle eastern imperial eagles n
kejsarörn
Aquila heliaca, a large bird of prey that breeds in southeastern Europe and extensively through Western and Central Asia.

eastern olivaceous warbler eastern olivaceous warblers n
eksångare
Iduna pallida, an Old World warbler, mainly found in the northern Afrotropics and winters in southeastern Europe, the Middle East and adjacent western Asia.

eastern yellow wagtail eastern yellow wagtails n
östlig gulärla
Motacilla tschutschensis, a small passerine bird in the family Motacillidae native to East Asia

easternmost adj
östligaste
Farthest east.

easy /ˈizi/ /ˈiːzi/ easier easiest more easy most easy adj
lätt enkel
Requiring little skill or effort.
lättfotad lätt
(informal, pejorative, of a woman) Consenting readily to sex.

easy as pie adj
lätt som en plätt
(simile, colloquial) Very easy.

easy chair easy chairs n
fåtölj länstol armstol
A comfortable chair, often well upholstered; a lounge chair.

easy come, easy go /ˌiːzi ˈkʌm ˌiːzi ˈɡoʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
lätt fånget, lätt förgånget
(idiomatic) Easily won and easily lost; usually said when resigned to a loss; something that comes in the same way, goes in the same way.

easy does it phraseologicalUnit
ta det försiktigt ta det lugn
(idiomatic) Relax; do something gently, lightly or carefully; slow down; calm down.

easy peasy adj
busenkel

easygoing more easygoing most easygoing adj
lättsam
(of a person) Calm, relaxed, casual and informal.

eat /it/ /iːt/ v
äta spisa
To ingest; to be ingested.
(copulative, intransitive) To have a particular quality of diet; to be well-fed or underfed (typically as "eat healthy" or "eat good").
gnaga
(transitive, informal) To cause (someone) to worry.

eat crow v
krypa till korset bita i det sura äpplet
(chiefly, US, idiomatic) To recognize that one has been shown to be mistaken or outdone, especially by admitting that one has made a humiliating error.

eat one's Wheaties v
råg i ryggen äta upp gröten
(US, and, Canada, idiomatic) To prepare or fortify oneself for an activity requiring exertion.

eat one's words v
äta upp sina egna ord
(figuratively) To regret or retract what one has said.

eat out /it aʊt/ v
äta ute
(intransitive) To dine at a restaurant or such public place.

eat shit interjection
dra åt helvete skit ner dig
(idiomatic, vulgar) An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.

eater /ˈiː.tə/ /ˈiː.tɚ/ eaters n
ätare
A person or animal who eats.

eating disorder eating disorders n
ätstörning
Any psychological disorder characterized by abnormal eating habits.

eating habit eating habits n
matvana
(chiefly, in plural) A habit involving the regular consumption of certain types of food; the consistent choices one makes regarding eating, such as food choices, amount of food consumed, frequency of eating, etc.

eaves /ivz/ /iːvz/ n
takfot hofs ofs
(architectural element) The underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building.

eavesdrop /ˈivzˌdɹɑp/ /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/ v
tjuvlyssna
(ambitransitive) To hear (intentionally) a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.

eavesdropper /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒpə(ɹ)/ eavesdroppers n
tjuvlyssnare
One who eavesdrops.

eavesdropping eavesdroppings n
avlyssning
(telecommunication) The interception of electronic communication.
tjuvlyssning
Listening secretly to the private conversations of others.

eavestrough eavestroughs n
takränna
(Canada, Upper Midwest US, Western US) A trough under the eaves of a building for draining water from the roof; gutter.

ebb /ɛb/ ebbs n
ebb
The receding movement of the tide.

ebb /ɛb/ v
ebba
(intransitive) to fall away or decline

ebb and flow ebbs and flows n
ebb och flod
The flowing out and in of the tide.

ebony /ˈɛb.ən.i/ more ebony most ebony adj
ebenholtssvart
A deep, dark black colour.

ebony /ˈɛb.ən.i/ ebonies n
ebenholts ebenholtsträ ebenholtsträd
(countable) A tree that yields such wood.
ebenholts
(countable, and, uncountable) A deep, dark black colour.

ebullioscope ebullioscopes n
ebullioskop
(physics) An instrument used to measure the boiling point of liquids

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ more eccentric most eccentric adj
excentrisk
Not at or in the centre; away from the centre.
Not perfectly circular; elliptical.
Having a different center; not concentric.
excentrisk avvikande
(physiology, of a motion) Against or in the opposite direction of contraction of a muscle (such as results from flexion of the lower arm (bending of the elbow joint) by an external force while contracting the triceps and other elbow extensor muscles to control that movement; opening of the jaw while flexing the masseter).

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ eccentrics n
excentriker
One who does not behave like others.

eccentricity /ˌɛk.sɛnˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/ [ˌɛk.sənˈtɹɪs.ə.ɾi] eccentricities n
excentricitet
The quality of being eccentric or odd; any eccentric behaviour.
(mathematics) The ratio, constant for any particular conic section, of the distance of a point from the focus to its distance from the directrix.
(astronomy) The eccentricity of the conic section (usually an ellipse) defined by the orbit of a given object around a reference object (such as that of a planet around the sun).

ecclesiastic /əkliziˈæstɪk/ more ecclesiastic most ecclesiastic adj
kyrklig
Of or pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical.

ecclesiastical /əˈkliː.ziˌæ.stɪ.kəl/ /əˌkli.ziˈæ.stə.kəl/ more ecclesiastical most ecclesiastical adj
kyrklig ecklesiastik
Of or pertaining to the church.

echelon /ˈeɪ-/ /ˈɛk.ə.lɒn/ /ˈɛʃ.ə.lɒn/ /ˈɛʃ.əˌlɑn/ echelons n
grad nivå skikt
A level or rank in an organization, profession, or society.

echidna /əˈkɪdnə/ echidnae echidnas n
myrpiggsvin
Any of the species of small spined monotremes in family Tachyglossidae, the four extant species of which are found in Australia and southern New Guinea.

echinoderm echinoderms n
tagghuding
An animal of the phylum Echinodermata, comprising radially symmetric, spiny-skinned marine animals including seastars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, crinoids, and sand dollars. [from 19th c.]

echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ /ˈɛkəʊ/ echoes echos n
eko genljud
A reflected sound that is heard again by its initial observer.

echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ /ˈɛkəʊ/ v
eka
(intransitive) Of a sound or sound waves: to reflect off a surface and return; to reverberate or resound.

echo chamber echo chambers n
ekokammare
(by extension) An environment in which a person is exposed to only those beliefs and opinions that agree with their own, so that their existing views are magnified and reinforced while alternative ideas are not expressed or considered.

echo sounder echo sounders n
ekolod
A sonar device used for echo sounding

echo sounding echo soundings n
ekolodning

echolalia /ˌɛkoʊˈleɪliə/ /ˌɛkə(ʊ)ˈleɪlɪə/ echolalias n
ekolali
(clinical psychology, autism) The involuntary repetitive echoing of words or phrases spoken by another person; either immediate or delayed.

eclatant more eclatant most eclatant adj
eklatant
(rare) Impressive, brilliant, striking, convincing.

eclectic /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ /ɪˈklɛk.tɪk/ more eclectic most eclectic adj
eklektisk eklektiskt

eclipse /iˈklɪps/ /ɪˈklɪps/ eclipses n
förmörkelse eklips
Especially, an alignment whereby a planetary object (for example, the Moon) comes between the Sun and another planetary object (for example, the Earth), resulting in a shadow being cast by the middle planetary object onto the other planetary object.

eclipse /iˈklɪps/ /ɪˈklɪps/ v
förmörka skugga skymma
(transitive) Of astronomical or atmospheric bodies, to cause an eclipse.
överskugga
(transitive, figurative) To overshadow; to be better or more noticeable than.

ecliptic /ɪˈklɪp.tɪk/ ecliptics n
ekliptika
(astronomy) The plane in which this great circle lies.

eco- /ˈiːkəʊ/ /ˈɛkoʊ/ prefix
eko-
ecology or the environment (in the ecological sense)

ecocide /ˈiːkəʊsaɪd/ ecocides n
ekocid miljömord
The complete destruction of an ecosystem due to human activities, such as due to exploitation of resources, nuclear warfare, or the dumping of harmful chemicals.

ecofascism n
ekofascism
The combination of fascist politics with support for ecological concerns.

ecofeminism ecofeminisms n
ekofeminism
A sociopolitical movement combining feminism and environmentalism.

ecological /ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ more ecological most ecological adj
ekologisk
Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.

ecologist /iːˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ /ɪˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ ecologists n
ekolog
A scholar of ecology.

ecology /iˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ ecologies n
ekologi miljöforskning
(biology) The branch of biology dealing with the relationships of organisms with their environment and with each other.

econometrics /ɪˌkɑ.nəˈmɛt.ɹɪks/ /ɪˌkɒn.əˈmɛt.ɹɪks/ /ɪˌkɔn.əˈmet.ɹɪks/ n
ekonometri
(economics) The branch of economics that applies statistical methods to the empirical study of economic theories and relationships.

economic /ˌekəˈnɔmɪk/ /ˌikəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌiːkɔˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌiːkəˈnɔmɪk/ /ˌɛkɔˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪk/ more economic most economic adj
ekonomisk
Pertaining to an economy.
Frugal; cheap (in the sense of representing good value); economical.
Pertaining to the study of money and its movement.

economic growth economic growths n
ekonomisk tillväxt
(economics) The growth of the economic output of a country.

economic refugee economic refugees n
ekonomisk flykting
A person fleeing poverty rather than political persecution or the results of a natural disaster.

economical /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkəl/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəl/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl/ more economical most economical adj
sparsam
Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.

economically more economically most economically adv
ekonomiskt
(manner) In an economical manner; not wastefully; not extravagantly
(domain) From the perspective of economics or an economy.

economics /ˌikəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪks/ n
ekonomi
(social sciences) The study of resource allocation, distribution and consumption; of capital and investment; and of management of the factors of production.

economies of scale n
stordriftsfördel
(economics) The characteristics of a production process in which an increase in the scale of the firm causes a decrease in the long run average cost of each unit.

economist /iːˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/ /əˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /ɪˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /ɪˈkɔn.ə.mɪst/ economists n
ekonom
An expert in economics, especially one who studies economic data and extracts higher-level information or proposes theories.

economy /iːˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mi/ /əˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /ɪˈkɑ.nə.mi/ adv
ekonomisk
(US) In or via the part of a commercial passenger airplane reserved for those paying the lower standard fares.

economy /iːˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mi/ /əˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /ɪˈkɑ.nə.mi/ economies n
ekonomi hushållning
(obsolete) System of management; general regulation and disposition of the affairs of a state or nation, or of any department of government.
Frugal use of resources.
The system of production and distribution and consumption. The overall measure of a currency system; as the national economy.

ecosphere ecospheres n
ekosfär
The portion of the atmosphere from sea-level to about 4000 meters in which it is possible to breathe without technological assistance.

ecosystem /ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/ /ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/ ecosystems n
ekosystem
A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.

ecotone /ˈiːkətəʊn/ ecotones n
ekoton
A transition area between two adjacent ecological communities (ecosystems).

ecotourism /ˌikoʊˈtʊɹɪzəm/ /ˌiːkəʊˈtʊəɹɪz(ə)m/ /ˌɛkoʊˈtʊɹɪzəm/ ecotourisms n
ekoturism
Responsible (sustainable#Adjective) travel to natural areas supporting the fauna, flora, and local economy.

ecotoxicology n
ekotoxikologi
The toxicology of a substance towards a wide range of organisms or towards an ecosystem; the study of ecotoxicity.

ecstasy /ˈɛk.stə.si/ ecstasies n
extas
Intense pleasure.
A state of emotion so intense that a person is carried beyond rational thought and self-control.
A trance, frenzy, or rapture associated with mystic or prophetic exaltation.
ecstasy E
(slang) The drug MDMA, a synthetic entactogen of the methylenedioxyphenethylamine family, especially in a tablet form.

ecstatic /ɛkˈstætɪk/ more ecstatic most ecstatic adj
extatisk
Feeling or characterized by ecstasy.

ectopic pregnancy ectopic pregnancies n
extrauterin graviditet utomkvedshavandeskap
A pregnancy in which the fertilized ovum is implanted in any tissue other than the uterine wall.

ectoplasm /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/ ectoplasms n
ektoplasma
(parapsychology) A visible substance believed to emanate from the body of a spiritualistic medium during communication with the dead.

ectothermic adj
kallblodig växelvarm
(zoology) Of or relating to an ectotherm; having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.

ecumenical /ˌiːk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ /ˌɛk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ more ecumenical most ecumenical adj
ekumenisk
(ecclesiastical) Pertaining to the universal Church, representing the entire Christian world; interdenominational; sometimes by extension, interreligious. [from 16th c.]
(rare) General, universal, worldwide. [from 17th c.]

ecumenism ecumenisms n
ekumenik ekumenism
(philosophy) Ecumenical doctrines and practices, especially as manifested in the ecumenical movement.

eczema /ɪɡˈzi.mə/ /ˈɛk.səm.ə/ /ˈɛk.sɪm.ə/ /ˈɛks.mə/ /ˈɛɡ.zəm.ə/ /ˈɛɡ.zɪm.ə/ /ˈɛɡz.mə/ eczemas eczemata n
eksem
(biology, medicine) A non-contagious acute or chronic inflammation of the skin, characterized by redness, itching, and the outbreak of oozing vesicular lesions which become encrusted and scaly.

eddy /ˈɛd.i/ eddies n
eda strömvirvel
A current of air or water running back, or in an opposite direction to the main current.

eddy current eddy currents n
virvelström
(physics) An induced electric current formed within the body of a conductor when it is exposed to a time varying magnetic field; utilized in induction heating and in some braking and damping systems.

edema /ɪˈdiː.mə/ edemas edemata n
ödem
(American spelling, pathology) An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity.

edge /ɛd͡ʒ/ edges n
kant rand
(geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.
egg
(also, _, figuratively) The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument, such as an ax, knife, sword, or scythe; that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc.

edge case edge cases n
gränsfall

edible /ˈedɪbəl/ /ˈɛdəbəl/ /ˈɛdɪbəl/ [ˈedɪbɫ̩] [ˈɛdəbɫ̩] [ˈɛdɪbɫ̩] more edible most edible adj
ätbar ätlig
Capable of being eaten without harm; suitable for consumption; innocuous to humans.

edible /ˈedɪbəl/ /ˈɛdəbəl/ /ˈɛdɪbəl/ [ˈedɪbɫ̩] [ˈɛdəbɫ̩] [ˈɛdɪbɫ̩] edibles n
matvara
Anything edible.

edible crab edible crabs n
krabbtaska
Cancer pagurus; a species of robust crab of a reddish-brown color found in the North Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, and perhaps in the Mediterranean Sea.

edible dormouse edible dormice n
sjusovare
The European dormouse, Glis glis, especially when considered as a food

edict /ˈiː.dɪkt/ edicts n
edikt kungörelse påbud
A proclamation of law or other authoritative command.

edification /ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ edifications n
uppbyggelse upplysning
The act of edifying, or the state of being edified or improved; a building process, especially morally, emotionally, or spiritually

edifice /ˈɛd.ɪ.fɪs/ edifices n
byggnadsverk bygge konstruktion
A building; a structure; an architectural fabric, especially a large and spectacular one.
tankedoktrin
An abstract structure; a school of thought.

edify /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/ v
uppbygga
(transitive) To instruct or improve morally or intellectually.

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ [ˈɛɾɪʔt̚] edits n
redigering ändring
(computing) A change in the text of a file, a website or the code of software.

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ [ˈɛɾɪʔt̚] v
redigera bearbeta ändra
To change a text, or a document.

edit conflict edit conflicts n
redigeringskonflikt
(computing) An instance of two people trying to edit the same file or document simultaneously.

edit war edit wars n
redigeringskrig
(WMF) A dispute over the content of a page on a wiki or other editable work where opposing editors continually change the page without discussion.

edit war v
redigeringskriga
(WMF) To engage in an edit war.

editing /ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/ editings n
redaktion redigering
An act or instance of something being edited.

edition /əˈdɪʃən/ /ɪˈdɪʃən/ [ɪˈdɪʃ.n̩] editions n
utgåva
(publishing) A written work edited and published, as by a certain editor or in a certain manner, or at a certain time.
utgåva upplaga
The whole number of copies of a work printed and published at one time.

editor /ˈɛ.ɾɪ.tɚ/ /ˈɛd.ɪ.tə/ [ˈɛˑ.ɾɪ.tɚ] [ˈɛˑ.ɾɪ.ɾɚ] editors n
redaktör redaktris
A person who edits or makes changes to documents.
A person who edited a specific document.
redaktör
A person at a newspaper, publisher or similar institution who edits stories and/or decides which ones to publish.
editor redigerare texteditor
(computing) A program for creating and making changes to files, especially text files.

editor in chief editors in chief n
chefredaktör huvudredaktör redaktionschef
The highest ranking editor on an editorial staff.

editorial /ˌɛdɪˈtɔɹiəl/ /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːɹɪəl/ adj
redaktionell
Of or relating to an editor, editing or an editorial.

editorial /ˌɛdɪˈtɔɹiəl/ /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːɹɪəl/ editorials n
ledare
An article in a publication giving the opinion of its editors on a given topic or current event.

educate /ˈed͡ʒ.ɘˌkæet/ /ˈɛd.jʊˌkeɪt/ /ˈɛd͡ʒ.əˌkeɪt/ /ˈɛd͡ʒ.ʊˌkeɪt/ v
uppfostra utbilda
(transitive) To instruct or train.

educated /ˈɛdjuːkeɪtɪd/ /ˈɛdʒəkeɪtɪd/ /ˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪɾɪd/ more educated most educated adj
utbildad
Having attained a level of higher education, such as a college degree.

educated guess educated guesses n
kvalificerad gissning
A well-informed guess or estimate based on experience or theoretical knowledge.

education /ˌɛd.jʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛd͡ʒ.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛd͡ʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ educations n
utbildning undervisning
(uncountable) The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.
utbildning hövlighet
(countable) Facts, skills and ideas that have been learned, especially through formal instruction.

educational institution educational institutions n
utbildningsinstitution
A place where people of different ages gain an education, including preschools, childcare, elementary schools, and universities.

educator /ˈɛdjʊkeɪtə/ /ˈɛdʒʊkeɪtə/ /ˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɚ/ educators n
undervisare utbildare
A person distinguished for their educational work, a teacher.

eel /iːl/ eels n
ål
Any freshwater or marine fish of the order Anguilliformes, which are elongated and resemble snakes.

eeler eelers n
ålfiskare
A fisherman who catches eels.

eelgrass eelgrasses n
bandtång vallisneria
especially Zostera marina, growing abundantly in shallow bays along the coasts of the Northern Hemisphere.
bandtång ålgräs
Zostera spp. in marine environments
vallisneria
Any of several species of aquatic plant, with very long and narrow leaves

eelpot eelpots n
ålkorg
eel trap

eelskin eelskins n
ålskinn
the skin of a hagfish

eeny, meeny, miny, moe n
ole, dole, doff
(playground games) A method of choosing between two or more people or things, used by children. A child points to each item in turn (or alternately), while saying a rhyme starting "Eeny, meeny, miney, moe", moving to the next item after each quarter-line (i.e. each word or pair of syllables). The item pointed to on the last word of the rhyme is the one chosen.

eerie /ˈɪəɹi/ /ˈɪɹi/ eeries n
konstig kuslig mystisk skum
Alternative form of eyrie
An eerie creature or thing.

eerily /ˈɪəɹɪli/ more eerily most eerily adv
kusligt
In an eerie manner.

eeriness eerinesses n
kuslighet
The condition of being eerie.

effect /iˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ /ɪˈfekt/ /ɪˈfɛkt/ effects n
effekt
(filmology, computer graphics, demoscene) An illusion produced by technical means (as in "special effect")
(physics, psychology, etc.) A scientific phenomenon, usually named after its discoverer.
(usually, in the plural) Belongings, usually as personal effects.
effekt verkan resultat
(sound engineering) An alteration, or device for producing an alteration, in sound after it has been produced by an instrument.

effect /iˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ /ɪˈfekt/ /ɪˈfɛkt/ v
effektuera sätta i verket sätta igång utverka verkställa
(transitive) To make or bring about; to implement.

effective /əˈfɛktɪv/ /ɪˈfɛktɪv/ more effective most effective adj
effektiv verksam verkningsfull
Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.
effektiv
Producing a decided or decisive effect.
fungerande funktionell verksam
Efficient, serviceable, or operative, available for useful work.
träder i kraft
Actually in effect.

effectively /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ more effectively most effectively adv
effektivt
In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.
i själva verket
Essentially, in effect, for all practical purposes.

effectivity effectivities n
effektivitet

effectually /iːˈfɛkt͡ʃʊəli/ /ɪˈfɛktjʊəli/ /ɪˈfɛktʃuəli/ /ɪˈfɛkt͡ʃuːəli/ more effectually most effectually adv
effektivt
In such a way as to achieve a desired result; effectively; so as to have an effect.

effectuate v
effektuera
(transitive) To cause, bring about (an event); to accomplish, to carry out (a wish, plan etc.). [from 16th c.]

effeminate /ɪˈfɛmɪneɪt/ /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/ more effeminate most effeminate adj
fjollig
(often, derogatory, of a man or boy) Exhibiting behaviour or mannerisms considered typical of a female; unmasculine.

efferent /ˈɛ.fə.rənt/ /ˈɛ.fɜː.ənt/ adj
efferent
Carrying away from.

effervescent tablet effervescent tablets n
brustablett
(pharmacology) A tablet of compressed powder, designed to dissolve in water and release carbon dioxide.

efficacious /ˌef.əˈkæɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌɛf.əˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ more efficacious most efficacious adj
effektiv verksam
(formal) Effective; possessing efficacy. [from 1520s]

efficacy /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/ efficacies n
effektivitet
Degree of ability to produce a desired effect; effectiveness.

efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/ efficiencies n
effektivitet
The extent to which time is well used for the intended task.
verkningsgrad
The extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose; the ratio of useful work to energy expended.
enrummare etta övernattningsrum
(US) A one-room apartment.

effigy /ˈɛfəd͡ʒi/ effigies n
avbildning
A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated.

effluvium /ɪˈfluːvi.əm/ effluvia effluviums n
dunst utdunstning
A gaseous or vaporous emission, especially a foul-smelling one.
effluvium håravfall
A condition causing the shedding of hair.

effort /ˈɛfət/ /ˈɛfɚt/ efforts n
ansträngning insats
The work involved in performing an activity; exertion.

effrontery /ɛˈfɹʌntəɹi/ /ɪˈfɹʌntəɹi/ effronteries n
fräckhet oförskämdhet
(uncountable) Insolent and shameless audacity.

effusive /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/ more effusive most effusive adj
översvallande
Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).

egalitarian /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ more egalitarian most egalitarian adj
egalitär
Characterized by social equality and equal rights for all people.

egalitarianism egalitarianisms n
egalitarism
The political doctrine that holds that all people in a society should have equal rights from birth.

egg /eɪɡ/ /ɛɡ/ eggs n
ägg
(specifically, countable) The edible egg (sense 1.1) of a domestic fowl such as a duck, goose, or, especially, a chicken; (uncountable) the contents of such an egg or eggs used as food.
An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, housing the embryo within a membrane or shell during its development.
(countable) A thing which looks like or is shaped like an egg (sense 1.1).

egg carton egg cartons n
äggkartong
A specialized container, usually made of cardboard, with indentations for holding individual eggs.

egg crate egg crates n
äggkartong
(countable) An egg carton; A specialized container for eggs which has multiple indentations for holding individual eggs.

egg of Columbus eggs of Columbus n
Columbi ägg
A brilliant idea or discovery that seems simple after the fact.

egg on v
egga
(transitive, idiomatic) To encourage or coax a person to do something, especially something foolhardy or reckless.

egg timer egg timers n
äggklocka
(by extension) A timer that can be set to sound an alarm after a certain amount of time; a kitchen timer.

egg tooth egg teeth n
äggtand
(zoology) A small, sharp, cranial protuberance used by offspring to break or tear through the egg's surface during hatching.

egg-shaped more egg-shaped most egg-shaped adj
äggformad
Having the shape of an egg.

eggcup eggcups n
äggkopp
(British) A small dish used to support a boiled egg while it is eaten.

eggnog /ˈɛɡ.nɑɡ/ /ˈɛɡ.nɒɡ/ /ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ/ eggnogs n
ägglikör äggtoddy
A beverage based on milk, eggs, sugar, and nutmeg; often made alcoholic with rum, brandy, or whisky; popular at Christmas.

eggplant /-plɑːnt/ /ˈɛɡ.plænt/ eggplants n
äggplanta aubergine
(North America, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines) The plant Solanum melongena.
(North America, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines) The edible fruit of the Solanum melongena: an aubergine.

eggshell /ˈɛɡʃɛl/ eggshells n
äggskal
The shell around an egg.
(color) A pale off-white colour, like that of the eggshell.

eglantine eglantines n
lukttörne vinros äppelros
A Eurasian rose (Rosa rubiginosa, syn. Rosa eglanteria), having prickly stems, fragrant leaves, pink flowers and red hips.

ego /ˈiɡoʊ/ /ˈiːɡəʊ/ /ˈɛɡəʊ/ egos n
ego
The self, especially with a sense of self-importance.

egoboost egoboosts n
egoboost

egocentric more egocentric most egocentric adj
egocentrisk självupptagen
Egotistical.

egocentric egocentrics n
egocentriker
A person who is egocentric.

egoism egoisms n
egoism
The tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.

egoist /ˈiːɡoʊ.ɪst/ egoists n
egoist
An advocate of egoism.
An egocentric or self-centered person.

egregious /əˈɡɹiː.d͡ʒi.əs/ /ɪˈɡɹiː.d͡ʒəs/ more egregious most egregious adj
flagrant
Conspicuous, exceptional, outstanding; usually in a negative sense.

egress /ˈiːɡɹɛs/ egresses n
sorti
The process of exiting or leaving.

eh /e/ /eɪ/ /ɛ/ [ɛː] interjection
va
(informal, chiefly, Canada, UK) Used as a tag question, to emphasise what goes before or to request that the listener express an opinion about what has been said.

eider /ˈaɪdə/ /ˈaɪdɚ/ eiders n
ejder
Any of the species of the genera Polysticta or Somateria, in the seaduck subfamily Merginae, which line their nests with fine down (taken from their own bodies).

eiderdown eiderdowns n
ejderdun
(uncountable) The down of the eider duck, used for stuffing pillows and quilts.
duntäcke
(countable) A quilt stuffed with this down.

eidetic /aɪˈdɛtɪk/ more eidetic most eidetic adj
eidetisk
(neuroscience) Marked by or resulting from extraordinary ability to recall detailed and vivid mental images of visual images.

eigenfunction eigenfunctions n
egenfunktion
(mathematics) A function \phi such that, for a given linear operator D, D\phi=\lambda\phi for some scalar \lambda (called an eigenvalue).

eigenvalue /ˈaɪɡənˌvæljuː/ eigenvalues n
egenvärde
(linear algebra) A scalar, \lambda, such that there exists a non-zero vector x (a corresponding eigenvector) for which the image of x under a given linear operator \mathrm{A} is equal to the image of x under multiplication by \lambda; i.e. \mathrm{A} x = \lambda x.

eigenvector eigenvectors n
egenvektor
(linear algebra) A vector that is not rotated under a particular linear transformation; a left or right eigenvector depending on context; (more formally) given a linear transformation A, a vector x such that Ax=λx [or xA=λx] for some scalar λ (called the eigenvalue).

eight /eɪt/ eights n
åtta
The digit/figure 8.
(playing cards) Any of the four cards in a normal deck with the value eight.

eight /eɪt/ numeral
åtta
A numerical value equal to 8; the number occurring after seven and before nine.

eight hundred /ˈeɪt ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈeɪt ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
åttahundra
The cardinal number occurring after seven hundred ninety-nine and before eight hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 800.

eight o'clock n
klockan åtta
(In both the 12-hour clock and the 24-hour clock) The start of the ninth hour of the day; 8:00 a.m. (08:00).

eighteen /ˈeɪ(t).tin/ /ˈeɪ.tiːn/ /ˌeɪ(t)ˈtin/ /ˌeɪˈtiːn/ numeral
arton aderton
The cardinal number occurring after seventeen and before nineteen, represented in Roman numerals as XVIII and in Arabic numerals as 18.

eighteenth /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/ adj
artonde adertonde
The ordinal form of the number eighteen.

eighteenth /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/ eighteenths n
artonde
The person or thing in the eighteenth position.
artondedel artondel
One of eighteen equal parts of a whole.

eighth /eɪtθ/ /eɪθ/ adj
åttonde
The ordinal form of the number eight.

eighth /eɪtθ/ /eɪθ/ eighths n
åttonde åtta
The person or thing in the eighth position.
åttondel åttondedel
One of eight equal parts of a whole.

eighties n
1980-talet 80-talet åttiotal åttiotalet
The decade of the 1880s, 1980s, etc.

eightieth /ˈeɪ.ti.əθ/ adj
åttionde
The ordinal form of the number eighty.

eightieth /ˈeɪ.ti.əθ/ eightieths n
åttionde
The person or thing in the eightieth position.
åttiondel
One of eighty equal parts of a whole.

eighty /ˈeɪ.ti/ [ˈ(ʔ)eɪ̯ɾi] numeral
åttio
The cardinal number occurring after seventy-nine and before eighty-one, represented in Roman numerals as LXXX and in Arabic numerals as 80.

eighty-one numeral
åttioett
The cardinal number following eighty and preceding eighty-two.

eighty-six v
avbryta
(colloquial) To cancel an order for food.
stryka från menyn
(colloquial) To remove an item from the menu.
slänga
(colloquial) To throw out; to discard.

einsteinium /aɪnˈstaɪni.əm/ n
einsteinium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Es) with atomic number 99: a soft, silvery, paramagnetic metal.

either /aɪ/ /eɪ/ /iː/ /ˈaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈeɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈi.ðɚ/ /ˈiː.ðə(ɹ)/ adv
heller
(conjunctive, after a negative) As well.

either /aɪ/ /eɪ/ /iː/ /ˈaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈeɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈi.ðɚ/ /ˈiː.ðə(ɹ)/ conjunction
antingen eller
Introduces the first of two (or occasionally more) options or possibilities, the second (or last) of which is introduced by “or”.

either /aɪ/ /eɪ/ /iː/ /ˈaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈeɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈi.ðɚ/ /ˈiː.ðə(ɹ)/ determiner
bägge båda
Each of two; both. [from 9th c.]

either … or conjunction
antingen … eller

ejaculate /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.lət/ /ɪˈd͡ʒæk.jə.leɪt/ /ɪˈd͡ʒæk.jə.lət/ v
ejakulera sarra
(biology, transitive) To eject or suddenly throw fluid or some other substance from a duct or other body structure.
(specifically, transitive, and, intransitive) Of a human being or other mammal: to forcibly eject from the urethra in response to sexual stimulation, in a male, semen; and, in a female, vaginal fluid.

ejaculation /iˌdʒækjuˈleɪʃən/ ejaculations n
ejakulation sädesuttömning utlösning
(specifically) A reflex in human beings and other mammals in response to sexual stimulation involving the forcible ejection from the urethra of, in males, semen; and, in females, vaginal fluid.

eject /ɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
avhysa avvisa förvisa
(transitive) To compel (a person or persons) to leave.
kasta ut slunga ut
(transitive) To throw out or remove forcefully.
utvisa
(US, transitive) To compel (a sports player) to leave the field because of inappropriate behaviour.
skjuta ut
(, usually, _, intransitive) To forcefully project oneself or another occupant from an aircraft (or, rarely, another type of vehicle), typically using an ejection seat or escape capsule.
mata ut matas ut
(transitive) To cause (something) to come out of a machine.

ejector /iːˈd͡ʒɛktɚ/ /ɪˈd͡ʒɛktɚ/ ejectors n
ejektor utkastare
One who, or that which, ejects or dispossesses.
ejector seat: a pilot's seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in the case of an emergency; then the pilot descends by parachute.

eke out v
dryga ut
(transitive) To supplement.

ekphrasis /ˈɛkfɹəsɪs/ ekphrases n
ekfras
(rhetoric) A clear, intense, self-contained argument or verbal description of an object, especially of an artwork.

ektara ektaras n
ektar
A single-stringed string instrument of Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.

elaborate /ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈlæbəɹət/ more elaborate most elaborate adj
detaljerad
Complex, detailed, or sophisticated.

elaborate /ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈlæbəɹət/ v
elaborera utveckla
(intransitive, sometimes followed by the prepositions on or upon) To expand/enlarge in detail.

elapse /ɪˈlæps/ v
förgå förlöpa passera
(intransitive, of time) To pass or move by.

elastane n
elastan
Spandex, lycra.

elastic /iˈlæstɪk/ /əˈlæstɪk/ more elastic most elastic adj
elastisk tänjbar töjbar
Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.

elastic band elastic bands n
gummiband gummisnodd
A small, narrow loop of rubber or similar material used to hold items or body parts together.

elasticity /ɪ.læsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ elasticities n
elasticitet tänjbarhet töjbarhet
(physics) The property by virtue of which a material deformed under load can regain its original dimensions when unloaded

elastin elastins n
elastin
(protein) A protein, similar to collagen, found in connective tissue, that has elastic properties.

elative case elative cases n
elativ
(grammar) The case used to indicate movement out of something; for example, out of the house. Some languages that make use of the elative are Finnish, Hungarian, and Estonian.

elbow /ˈɛlboʊ/ /ˈɛlbəʊ/ [ˈɛɫboʊ] elbows n
armbåge
(anatomy) The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
(by extension) Any turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, coastline, etc.; an angular or jointed part of any structure, such as the raised arm of a chair or sofa, or a short pipe fitting, turning at an angle or bent.

elbow /ˈɛlboʊ/ /ˈɛlbəʊ/ [ˈɛɫboʊ] v
armbåga
To push with the elbow or elbows; to forge ahead using the elbows to assist.

elbow bump /ˌɛlboʊ ˈbʌmp/ /ˌɛlbəʊ ˈbʌmp/ elbow bumps n
armbågshälsningen
The touching of elbows between two people, sometimes as an alternative to a handshake, fist bump, or other form of contact when attempting to avoid the spread of germs.

elbow room n
utrymme armbågsrum svängrum
Room or space in which to move or maneuver.
spelrum svängrum
(figurative) Freedom or leeway.

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ adj
äldre
older, greater than another in age or seniority.

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ elders n
fläder
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.

elderberry /ˈɛldə(ɹ)ˌbɛɹi/ elderberries n
fläderbär
The small, edible, purplish-black fruit of this plant, used in cooking and to flavour drinks etc.

eldercare n
äldreomsorg
Care for elderly people.

elderly /ˈɛldəli/ /ˈɛldɚli/ more elderly most elderly adj
äldre
old; having lived for relatively many years.

elderly /ˈɛldəli/ /ˈɛldɚli/ elderlies n
åldring
An elderly person.
de äldre
(with, article, collective) Older people as a whole.

elecampane /ˌɛləkæmˈpeɪn/ /ˌɛlɪkamˈpeɪn/ elecampanes n
ålandsrot
A tall Eurasian herb, Inula helenium, whose roots have been used medicinally.

elect /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɛkt/ adj
vald
(postpositive) Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.

elect /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɛkt/ v
välja
(transitive) To choose or make a decision (to do something)
(transitive) To choose (a candidate) in an election

electability electabilities n
valbarhet
The capability of a candidate to be elected.

electable more electable most electable adj
valbar väljbar
able to be elected to office

election /əˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ elections n
val
A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.

election campaign election campaigns n
valrörelse valkampanj

election threshold election thresholds n
riksdagsspärr spärrgräns
A minimum percentage of votes that a party needs to receive in order to obtain a parliamentary seat.

elective /ɪˈlɛktɪv/ more elective most elective adj
valbar
Of, or pertaining to voting or elections; involving a choice between options.

elector /iˈlɛktɚ/ /əˈlektə/ /əˈlɛktɔɹ/ /əˈlɛktɚ/ /ɪˈlektə/ /ɪˈlɛktə/ /ɪˈlɛktɚ/ electors n
väljare
(politics) A person eligible to vote in an election; a member of an electorate, a voter.

electoral /ə.lɛkˈtoɹ.əl/ /əˈlek.tə.ɹəl/ /əˈlek.tɹəl/ /əˈlɛk.tɚ.əl/ /ɪ.lɛkˈtɔɹ.əl/ /ɪˈlɛk.tə.ɹəl/ /ɪˈlɛk.tɹəl/ adj
val- elektors- kurfurstlig valmanna- valmans-
Of, or relating to elections.

electoral district electoral districts n
valkrets valdistrikt
(politics) A district represented by one or more elected officials.

electoral fraud n
valfusk
(politics) Illegal interference with the process of an election, especially with the intent to stage a desired election outcome.

electoral register electoral registers n
röstlängd vallängd
(British) A list of all those people who are registered to vote in a particular locality

electorate /ɪˈlɛktəɹət/ /ɪˈlɛktɹət/ electorates n
väljarkår valmanskår valmannakår väljare
The collective people of a country, state, or electoral district who are entitled to vote.
kurfurstendöme
(historical) The office, or area of dominion, of an Elector; an electorship.

electric /iˈlɛktɹɪk/ /əˈlɛktɹɪk/ /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ adj
elektrisk
Of, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical.
elektrisk el-
Of or relating to an electronic version of a musical instrument that has an acoustic equivalent.

electric /iˈlɛktɹɪk/ /əˈlɛktɹɪk/ /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ electrics n
elbil
(rare, countable) An electric car.

electric bass /ɪˈlɛktɹɪkbeɪs/ electric basses n
elbas
An electric bass guitar with four strings, larger than a normal electric guitar. It has a lower pitch and is often used as a back-up beat for the lead guitar.

electric blanket electric blankets n
värmefilt
A blanket with an integrated electrical heating device.

electric blue electric blues n
blixtblå
A bright, metallic blue colour.

electric car electric cars n
elbil
A car that uses electric motors and motor controllers instead of an internal combustion engine, the power coming from rechargeable batteries.

electric cello electric cellos n
elcello
A cello modified to be played either electrically or acoustically, usually possessing five strings.

electric chair electric chairs n
elektriska stolen
A chair-like device used for performing execution by electrocution.

electric charge electric charges n
elektrisk laddning
(physics) The static electric energy of a charged body.

electric current electric currents n
ström
(electromagnetism) A net unidirectional movement of electrons, or other charge carriers, caused by a potential difference.
(electromagnetism) The net charge that passes through some cross-section of a conducting material (in one direction), per unit time, having the SI unit A (C/s).

electric fence electric fences n
elektriskt stängsel elstängsel
A fence containing metal wire through which an electric current is passed, as a deterrent which will shock people or animals trying to breach or climb the fence.

electric field electric fields n
elektriskt fält
(electricity, physics) A region of space around a charged particle, or between two voltages, which exerts a force on charged objects in its vicinity.

electric guitar /ə.ˈlɛk.tɹɪk ɡɪ.ˈtɑːɹ/ electric guitars n
elgitarr
A guitar which requires electronic amplification to produce sufficient sound.

electric harp electric harps n
elharpa

electric organ electric organs n
elorgel
(musical instruments) electronic organ.

electric piano /əˈlɛk.tɹɪk piˈæn.oʊ/ electric pianos n
elpiano
(musical instruments) A type of lightweight piano with electronic pickups to amplify the sound. The strings, or string substitutes, are struck mechanically such that the action is similar to that of a normal piano.

electric shock electric shocks n
elchock elektrisk stöt elektrochock elstöt
The physical reaction or shock caused by the flow of electricity through the body.

electric toothbrush electric toothbrushes n
eltandborste
A toothbrush that uses electric power, usually supplied by a battery, to move the brush head rapidly.

electric violin electric violins n
elfiol
A violin equipped with an electronic output of its sound.

electrical engineering n
elektroteknik
the branch of engineering that deals with the technology of electricity, especially the design and application of circuitry and equipment for power generation and distribution, machine control, and communications

electrically more electrically most electrically adv
elektriskt
In an electric manner; by means of electricity.

electrician /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /ˌiːlɛkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ electricians n
elektriker
A tradesperson who installs, repairs and maintains electrical wiring and equipment.

electricity /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ɪˌlɛkˈt͡ʃɹɪsɪti/ /ˌiːlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɪsɪti/ electricities n
elektricitet el
(physics) The study of electrical phenomena; the branch of science dealing with such phenomena. [from 18th c.]
el elektricitet
Electric power/energy as used in homes etc., supplied by power stations or generators. [from 19th c.]

electricity meter electricity meters n
elmätare
A device that measures the consumption of electricity, normally in terms of watt-hours

electrification electrifications n
elektrifiering
The act of electrifying, or the state of being charged with electricity.
The adaptation (of a home, farm, village, city, industry, railroad) for electric power.

electrify /ɪˈlɛktɹɪfaɪ/ v
elektrifiera elektrificera elektrisera entusiasmera ladda strömsätta
(transitive) To cause electricity to pass through; to affect by electricity; to give an electric shock to.

electro- prefix
el- elektro-
and electrical.

electrocardiogram /əˌlɛktɹəˈkɑɹdi.əˌɡɹæm/ electrocardiograms n
elektrokardiogram
(cardiology) The visual output that an electrocardiograph produces.

electrocardiography electrocardiographies n
elektrokardiografi
the science of the preparation and diagnostic interpretation of electrocardiograms

electroconvulsive therapy electroconvulsive therapies n
elchock
(medicine) A biomedical therapy for severely depressed patients in which a brief electric current is sent through the brain of an anesthetized patient.

electrode /iˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/ /əˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/ electrodes n
elektrod
The terminal through which electric current passes between metallic and nonmetallic parts of an electric circuit.

electrodynamics n
elektrodynamik
(physics) The phenomena associated with moving electric charges, and their interaction with electric and magnetic fields; the study of these phenomena.

electroencephalography electroencephalographies n
elektroencefalografi
(neurology) The measurement and recording of electrical activity in the brain for diagnostic purposes.

electrolysis /ɪlɛkˈtɹɒləsɪs/ electrolyses n
elektrolys
(chemistry) the chemical change produced by passing an electric current through a conducting solution or a molten salt.

electrolyte /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɵˌlaɪt/ electrolytes n
elektrolyt
(chemistry) A substance that, in solution or when molten, ionizes and conducts electricity.
(physiology, medicine) Any of the various biometal ions (such as sodium or chloride) that regulate the electric charge on cells and the flow of water across their membranes, or (metonymically) such an ion's concentration in a bodily fluid, usually and especially blood#Noun, blood serum#Noun, or urine.

electrolytic /ɨˌlɛk.tɹɵˈlɪ.tɪk/ adj
elektrolytisk

electromagnet electromagnets n
elektromagnet
A magnet which attracts metals only when electrically activated

electromagnetic adj
elektromagnetisk
Relating to electromagnetism

electromagnetic pulse electromagnetic pulses n
elektromagnetisk puls
A short-duration burst of high-intensity electromagnetic radiation generated by a physical event, in particular by a large thermonuclear explosion in the atmosphere. The pulse causes a damaging surge of voltage within electrical and electronic systems.

electromagnetic radiation n
elektromagnetisk strålning
Radiation (quantized as photons) consisting of oscillating electric and magnetic fields oriented perpendicularly to each other, moving through space.

electromagnetic spectrum electromagnetic spectra n
elektromagnetiskt spektrum
(physics) The entire range of wavelengths of all known electromagnetic radiations extending from gamma rays, to X-rays through visible light, infrared, to radio waves.

electromagnetism /ɪˌlɛk.tɹəʊˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪzm̩/ electromagnetisms n
elektromagnetism
A unified fundamental force that combines the aspects of electricity and magnetism and is one of the four fundamental forces. (technically it can be unified with weak nuclear to form electroweak) Its gauge boson is the photon.

electron /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɑn/ /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɒn/ electrons n
elektron
(particle) The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.

electron configuration electron configurations n
elektronkonfiguration
(physics, chemistry) The arrangement of electrons in an atom, molecule, or other physical structure like a crystal.

electron microscope electron microscopes n
elektronmikroskop
Any of several forms of microscope that use a beam of electrons, rather than one of light, and thus has a much greater resolving power.

electron neutrino electron neutrinos n
elektronneutrino
A leptonic elementary particle, having near-zero mass and no charge

electron shell electron shells n
elektronskal
(physics) The collective states of all electrons in an atom having the same principal quantum number (visualized as an orbit in which the electrons move).

electron volt electron volts n
elektronvolt
(physics) A unit for measuring the energy of subatomic particles; the energy equal to that attained by an electron moving through a potential difference of one volt. Equivalent to 1.6022 x 10-19 joules.

electronegativity electronegativities n
elektronegativitet
(chemistry) The tendency, or a measure of the ability, of an atom or molecule to attract electrons when forming bonds.

electronic /əˌlɪkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ˌi.lɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ˌɛl.ɪkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
elektron- elektronisk
(physics, chemistry) Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.
elektronisk
Operating on the physical behavior of electrons, especially in semiconductors.
Generated by an electronic device.

electronic cigarette /ɪˌlɛkˈtʃɹɑːnɪk ˈsɪɡɚˌɛt/ electronic cigarettes n
elektronisk cigarett e-cigarett
A cylindrical battery-powered device that provides inhaled doses of nicotine by way of a vaporized solution.

electronically /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk.li/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk.li/ /ˌiː.lɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk.li/ /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk.li/ /ˌɛl.ɪkˈtɹɒn.ɪk.li/ more electronically most electronically adv
elektroniskt
By means of electronics, or of electronic technology.

electronics /ˌiːlɛkˈtɹɒnɪks/ /ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɒnɪks/ electronics n
elektronik
(physics) The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy.
(in the plural) Devices which require the flow of electrons through conductors and semiconductors in order to perform their function; devices that operate on electrical power (battery or outlet)

electrophysics n
elektrofysik

electrophysiological adj
elektrofysiologisk
of or pertaining to electrophysiology

electrophysiology n
elektrofysiologi
(physiology) The branch of physiology that studies the electrical activity of organisms.

electroplate v
galvanisera
(transitive) To coat (an object) with a thin layer of metal using electrolysis

electrostatics n
elektrostatik
(physics) the branch of physics that deals with static electricity; that is, with the force exerted by an unchanging electric field upon a charged object

electrotechnician electrotechnicians n
el-teletekniker
Someone who specializes in electrotechnology.

electrotechnology electrotechnologies n
elektroteknik
Electrical technology and engineering.

electroweak adj
elektrosvag
(physics) Describing the combination of the electromagnetic and weak nuclear forces.

electrum /ɪˈlɛktɹəm/ electrums n
elektron elektrum
An alloy of gold and silver, used by the ancients; now specifically a natural alloy with between 20 and 50 per cent silver.

elegance /ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/ elegances n
elegans behag
Grace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners.

elegant /ˈɛl.ə.ɡənt/ more elegant most elegant adj
elegant
Characterised by or exhibiting elegance.

elegant tit elegant tits n
praktmes
Pardaliparus elegans, a small bird of the tit family Paridae, of the Philippines

elegy /ˈɛlɪd͡ʒi/ elegies n
elegi
A mournful or plaintive poem; a funeral song; a poem of lamentation. [from early 16th c.]

element /ˈɛləmənt/ elements n
element
(set theory) One of the objects in a set.
(in the plural only, with "the") Atmospheric forces such as strong winds and rains.
A place or state of being that an individual or object is best suited to.
A group of people within a larger group having a particular common characteristic.
A component in electrical equipment, often in the form of a coil, having a high resistance, thereby generating heat when a current is passed through it.
(computing) One of the conceptual objects in a markup language, usually represented in text by tags.
element grundämne
One of the four basic building blocks of matter in theories of ancient philosophers and alchemists: water, earth, fire, and air.
One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.
grundämne element
(chemistry) Any one of the simplest chemical substances that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction or by any chemical means and made up of atoms all having the same number of protons.

elementary /(ˌ)ɛlɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˌɛlɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ more elementary most elementary adj
elementär basal grundlig grundläggande
Relating to the basic, essential or fundamental part of something.

elementary charge elementary charges n
elementarladdning
(physics) The electric charge on a single proton or electron

elementary function elementary functions n
elementär funktion
(mathematics) Any function that is composed of algebraic functions, trigonometric functions, exponential functions and/or logarithmic functions, combined using addition, subtraction, multiplication and/or division

elements /ˈɛl.ə.mənts/ /ˈɛl.ɪ.mənts/ n
grunder
The basic tenets of an area of knowledge, basics, fundamentals.

elephant /el.e.fant/ /ˈɛləfənt/ /ˈɛlɪf(ə)nt/ elephants n
elefant
A mammal of the order Proboscidea, having a trunk, and two large ivory tusks jutting from the upper jaw.

elephant in the room elephants in the room n
elefanten i rummet
(idiomatic) A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.

elephant seal elephant seals n
sjöelefant
Large marine mammals of the genus Mirounga, the largest of the pinnipeds.

elephant shrew elephant shrews n
springnäbbmöss
Any of several small, insectivorous long-nosed mammals, of the family Macroscelididae, native to Africa, thought to be more closely related elephants than to true shrews.

elevation /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/ elevations n
höjd förhöjning upphöjning
That which is raised up or elevated; an elevated place or station.

elevator music n
hissmusik
(US, Canada) Bland, inoffensive music played as a background in elevators and businesses (such as offices and shopping malls).

elevator pitch /-ɾɚ/ /ˈɛləveɪtə ˈpɪtʃ/ /ˈɛləveɪtɚ ˈpɪtʃ/ elevator pitches n
hisspitch
A brief and simple sales pitch; a short summary of a business plan, process, or product, and its selling point and value proposition.

eleven /iˈlɛvən/ /əˈlɛv.ən/ /ɪˈlɛvən/ [ɪˈlɛbm̩] numeral
elva
The cardinal number occurring after ten and before twelve. Represented as 11 in Arabic digits.

eleven o'clock n
klockan elva
(In both the 12-hour clock and the 24-hour clock) The start of the twelfth hour of the day; 11:00 a.m. (11:00).

eleven thousand numeral
elvatusen
The number 11,000.

eleventh /iˈlɛv.ənθ/ /əˈlɛv.ənθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.ənθ/ adj
elfte
The ordinal form of the number eleven.

eleventh /iˈlɛv.ənθ/ /əˈlɛv.ənθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.ənθ/ elevenths n
elfte
The person or thing in the eleventh position.
elftedel
One of eleven equal parts of a whole.

eleventh hour eleventh hours n
i elfte timmen
(idiomatic) A point in time which is nearly too late; the last minute.

eleventy /ɪˈlɛvənti/ numeral
femtioelva
(colloquial) An indefinite large number.

elf /ɛlf/ elfs elves n
alv älva alf
(Norse mythology) A luminous spirit presiding over nature and fertility and dwelling in the world of Álfheim (Elfland). Compare angel, nymph, fairy.
alv älva
Any from a race of mythical, supernatural beings resembling but seen as distinct from human beings. They are usually delicate-featured and skilled in magic or spellcrafting; sometimes depicted as clashing with dwarves, especially in modern fantasy literature.
alv
(fantasy) Any of the magical, typically forest-guarding races bearing some similarities to the Norse álfar (through Tolkien's Eldar).

elicit /ɪˈlɪsɪt/ v
framkalla få fram locka fram väcka
To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
få fram
To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.

elide /ɪˈlaɪd/ v
utelämna
To leave out or omit (something).

eliminate /iˈlɪm.ə.neɪt/ /iˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ /əˈlɪm.ə.neɪt/ /əˈlɪm.ə.næɪt/ /ɪˈlɪm.ə.neɪt/ /ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ v
eliminera förgöra
(transitive) To completely remove, get rid of, put an end to.

elision /ɪˈlɪz.j(ə)n̩/ /ɪˈlɪʒ.(ə)n̩/ elisions n
elision
(linguistics) The omission of a letter or syllable between two words or inside a word; sometimes marked with an apostrophe.

elite /eɪˈlit/ /iˈlit/ /əˈlit/ /əˈliːt/ /ɛˈliːt/ /ɪˈlit/ /ɪˈliːt/ [əˈlɪit] [ɪˈlɪit] elites n
elit
A special group or social class of people which have a superior intellectual, social or economic status as, the elite of society.

elitism /eɪˈliːtɪzəm/ /ɪˈliːtɪzəm/ elitisms n
elitism
The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.

elitist more elitist most elitist adj
elitistisk elitisk
Of or relating to elitism.

elixir /-ɪə(ɹ)/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɪksə(ɹ)/ elixirs n
elixir

elixir of life elixirs of life n
livselixir
(alchemy) A substance which when drunk brings immortality: eternal life, eternal youth

ell /ˈɛl/ ells n
aln
(historical) A measure of length. An English ell was 1¼ yards (45 inches or 114 cm), a Scottish ell was about 37 inches (94 cm), a Flemish ell was ¾ yard (27 inches or 69 cm), while certain European ells were less than 50 cm.
flygel
An extension usually at right angles to one end of a building.

ellipse /iˈlɪps/ /əˈlɪps/ /ɪˈlɪps/ ellipses n
ellips
(geometry) A closed curve, the locus of a point such that the sum of the distances from that point to two other fixed points (called the foci of the ellipse) is constant; equivalently, the conic section that is the intersection of a cone with a plane that does not intersect the base of the cone.

ellipsoid /iˈlɪp.sɔɪd/ /əˈlɪp.soɪd/ /əˈlɪp.sɔɪd/ /ɪˈlɪp.soɪd/ /ɪˈlɪp.sɔɪd/ ellipsoids n
ellipsoid
(mathematics, geometry) A surface, all of whose cross sections are elliptic or circular (including the sphere), that generalises the ellipse and in Cartesian coordinates (x, y, z) is a quadric with equation x2/a2 + y2/b2 + z2/c2 = 1.

elliptic function elliptic functions n
elliptisk funktion
(mathematics) Any function of a complex variable which is periodic in two directions.

elliptical /əˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/ /ɪˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/ /ɪˈlɪp.tɪk.əl/ more elliptical most elliptical adj
elliptisk
In a shape of, or reminding of, an ellipse; oval.
Of, or showing ellipsis; having a word or words omitted.

elliptical trainer elliptical trainers n
elliptisk träningsmaskin
An exercise machine in which the feet of the user travel an elliptic path; used to simulate stair climbing, walking, or running without causing excessive pressure to the joints.

elm /ɛlm/ /ˈɛləm/ elms n
alm
(countable) A tree of the genus Ulmus of the family Ulmaceae, large deciduous trees with alternate stipulate leaves and small apetalous flowers.

elocution /ɛləˈkjuːʃən/ elocutions n
föredrag vältalighet
The art of public speaking with expert control of gesture and voice, etc.

elocutionist elocutionists n
uppläsare vältalare
Someone who practices or teaches elocution.

eloquence /ˈɛl.ə.kwəns/ eloquences n
vältalighet elokvens
The quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.

eloquent /ˈɛl.əˌkwənt/ more eloquent most eloquent adj
vältalig elokvent
Fluently persuasive and articulate.
talande slående träffande
Effective in expressing meaning by speech.

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ adj
annat
(postpositive, used only with indefinite or interrogative pronouns) Other; in addition to previously mentioned items.

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ adv
annars
(usually follows interrogative adverbs) Otherwise, if not.

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ conjunction
annars
For otherwise; or else.

eluate eluates n
eluat
A liquid solution that results from elution

elucidate /i-/ /əˈlusəˌdeɪt/ /ɪˈl(j)uːsɪdeɪt/ v
förklara belysa kasta ljus över klargöra
(figurative) To make (something) clear and understandable; to clarify, to illuminate, to shed light on.

elusive /iˈl(j)u.sɪv/ /iˈl(j)uː.sɪv/ /ɪˈl(j)u.sɪv/ /ɪˈl(j)uː.sɪv/ more elusive most elusive adj
gäckande
Evading capture, comprehension or remembrance.

elute /i.ˈluːt/ v
eluera
(transitive) To separate one substance from another by means of a solvent; to wash; to cleanse.

elven /ˈɛlv(ə)n/ more elven most elven adj
alvisk
Belonging or relating to, or characteristic of, elves; elfin, elflike. [from mid 20th c.]

em /ˈɛm/ ems n
fyrkant fyrkantsvärde Åp-höjd
(typography) A unit of measurement equal to the height of the type in use.

em dash em dashes n
helfyrkantsminus långt tankstreck
(typography) The symbol (—) (used to demarcate a parenthetical thought or to indicate a break, or for emphasis)

emaciated /-meɪ.ʃi-/ /-ˈmeɪ.si-/ /i-/ /ə-/ /əˈmeɪ.ʃi.eɪ.tɪd/ /ɪˈmeɪ.siˌeɪ.tɪd/ more emaciated most emaciated adj
utmärglad
Thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease.

email /ˈiˌmeɪl/ /ˈiːmeɪl/ emails n
e-post mejl e-mail
(uncountable) A system for transferring messages from one computer to another, usually through a network.
e-post mejl e-brev brev mail
(uncountable) A quantity of messages sent through an email system.
(countable) A message sent through an email system.
e-postadress
(countable, informal) An email address.

email /ˈiˌmeɪl/ /ˈiːmeɪl/ v
e-posta maila mejla
(intransitive) To send, or compose and send, an email or emails.

emanate /ˈɛm.ə.ˌneɪt/ v
emanera härröra utgå
(intransitive) To come from a source; issue from.

emancipation /ɪˌmæn.səˈpeɪ.ʃən/ emancipations n
frigörelse
The state of being thus set free; liberation (used, for example, of slaves from bondage, of a person from prejudices, of the mind from superstition, of a nation from tyranny or subjugation).

embalm /ɪmˈbɑlm/ /ɪmˈbɑm/ /ɪmˈbɑːm/ /ɪmˈbɔm/ v
balsamera
(transitive) To treat a corpse with preservatives in order to prevent decomposition.

embankment embankments n
fördämning
a long mound of earth, stone, or similar material, usually built for purposes such as to hold back or store water, for protection from weather or enemies, or to support a road or railway.

embarge /əmˈbɑɹd͡ʒ/ /əmˈbɑːdʒ/ v
embarkera
(intransitive) To board a barge; to embark.

embargo /ɪmˈbɑɹɡoʊ/ /ɪmˈbɑːɡəʊ/ embargoes embargos n
embargo
An order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port.
embargo handelsembargo
A ban on trade with another country.

embark /ɛmˈbɑɹk/ /ɛmˈbɑːk/ /ɪmˈbɑɹk/ /ɪmˈbɑːk/ v
begynna påbörja
To start, begin.
begynna embarkera ombordstiga påbörja
(transitive) To cause to go on board a vessel or boat; to put on shipboard.

embarrass /ɪmˈbæɹ.əs/ /ɪmˈbɛɹ.əs/ v
genera
(transitive) to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to abash.

embarrassed /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ /ɪmˈbɛɹ.əst/ more embarrassed most embarrassed adj
generad
Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.

embarrassing /ɪmˈbæɹəsɪŋ/ /ɪmˈbɛɹəsɪŋ/ more embarrassing most embarrassing adj
genant pinsam
Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness.

embassy /ˈɛmbəsi/ embassies n
ambassad
An organization or group of officials who permanently represent a sovereign state in a second sovereign state or with respect to an international organization such as the United Nations.

embattled /ɛmˈbæt(ə)ld/ /ɛmˈbætl̩d/ /ɪm-/ [-ɾ(ə)ld] more embattled most embattled adj
tinnskura
(by extension, heraldry) Having an upper edge or outline of alternating square indentations and extensions like battlements, unless the embattled item is a pale, cross or saltire, in which case it has the crenelations on all sides.
omstridd
(figuratively) Subject to or troubled by attacks, controversy, or pressure.

embed /əmˈbɛd/ /ɛmˈbɛd/ /ɪmˈbɛd/ /ˈɛm.bɛd/ v
inbädda
(transitive) To lay (something) as in a bed; to lay in surrounding matter; to bed.

embedded system embedded systems n
inbyggda system inbäddade system
(computing) A computer system with a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or electrical system, often with real-time computing constraints.

embedding embeddings n
inbäddning
(mathematics) A map which maps a subspace (smaller structure) to the whole space (larger structure).

embellish /ɛm-/ /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/ v
försköna förfina utsmycka
To make more beautiful and attractive by adding ornamentation; to decorate.
försköna utsmycka
To make something sound or look better or more acceptable than it is in reality; to distort, to embroider.

ember /ˈɛm.bə/ /ˈɛm.bɚ/ embers n
glöd
A piece of coal or wood glowing by heat; a hot coal.

embers n
glöd askmörja falaska
The smoldering or glowing remains of a fire, smoldering ash.

embezzle /əmˈbɛzəl/ v
förskingra
(legal, business) To steal or misappropriate money that one has been trusted with, especially to steal money from the organisation for which one works.

embezzlement /ˌəmˈbɛzəlmənt/ /ˌɪmˈbɛzəlmənt/ embezzlements n
förskingring
(legal, business) The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.

embezzler /ɛmˈbɛz(ə)lɚ/ /ɪm-/ embezzlers n
förskingrare
One who steals money they have been trusted with, especially from one's employer; one who embezzles.

emblem /ˈɛmbləm/ emblems n
emblem
A representative symbol, such as a trademark or logo.

embodiment embodiments n
förkroppsligande
(countable) A physical entity typifying an abstract concept.

embody /ɪmˈbɒdi/ v
förkroppsliga
(transitive) To represent in a physical or concrete form; to incarnate or personify.

embolism /ˈɛmbəlɪzəm/ embolisms n
emboli
(pathology) An obstruction or occlusion of an blood vessel by an embolus, that is by a blood clot, air bubble or other matter that has been transported by the blood stream.

embolus /ˈɛmbələs/ emboli emboluses n
emboli
(pathology) An obstruction causing an embolism: a blood clot, air bubble or other matter carried by the bloodstream and causing a blockage or occlusion of a blood vessel.

embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ /ɪmˈbɹeɪs/ embraces n
kram omfamning
An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.

embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ /ɪmˈbɹeɪs/ v
omfamna krama
(transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.

embrasure /ɪmˈbɹeɪʒə(ɹ)/ embrasures n
embrasyr
(architectural element, military) Any of the indentations between the merlons of a battlement; an opening in a wall or parapet through which ordnance can be fired.

embroider /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdə/ /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdɚ/ v
brodera
To stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread of various colours.

embroiderer embroiderers n
brodör
A person who embroiders

embroidery /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəɹi/ embroideries n
broderi
The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.

embryo /ˈɛmbɹi.oʊ/ /ˈɛmbɹi.əʊ/ embryones embryos n
embryo
In the reproductive cycle, the stage after the fertilization of the egg that precedes the development into a fetus.
An organism in the earlier stages of development before it emerges from the egg, or before metamorphosis.
In viviparous animals, the young animal's earliest stages in the mother's body

embryonic /ˈɛm.bɹi.ɒn.ɪk/ more embryonic most embryonic adj
embryonal
(embryology) Of or relating to an embryo.

emerald /ˈɛm.(ə.)ɹəld/ more emerald most emerald adj
smaragdgrön smaragd
Of a rich green colour.

emerald /ˈɛm.(ə.)ɹəld/ emeralds n
smaragd
Any of various green gemstones, especially a green transparent form of beryl, highly valued as a precious stone.
smaragdgrön smaragd
Emerald green, a colour.

emerald green adj
smaragdgrön
Of a rich green colour, like that of an emerald.

emerald green emerald greens n
smaragdgrönt
A rich green colour, like that of an emerald.

emerge /iˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /iˈmɝd͡ʒ/ /ɪˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɪˈmɝd͡ʒ/ v
dyka upp
(intransitive) To come into view.

emergence /iˈmɜː.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ /iˈmɝ.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ /ɪˈmɜː.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ /ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ emergences n
uppdykande
The act of rising out of a fluid, or coming forth from envelopment or concealment, or of rising into view; sudden uprising or appearance.
emergens
In particular: the arising of emergent structure in complex systems.

emergency /iˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ /əˈmɜː(ɹ).dʒən.si/ /əˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ /ɪˈmɜː(ɹ).dʒən.si/ /ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ emergencies n
akut akutmottagning
nödfall nödsituation nödläge
A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.

emergency brake emergency brakes n
nödbroms
A brake which can be used by passengers in a vehicle to stop in event of an emergency.

emergency department emergency departments n
akutmottagning
(healthcare) A department of a hospital where seriously ill or injured patients, often with life-threatening conditions that require urgent or immediate treatment, are brought in, usually by ambulance.

emergency exit emergency exits n
nödutgång
An exit that is designed to allow rapid evacuation in the case of emergencies such as a fire.

emergency landing emergency landings n
nödlandning
(aviation) A sudden landing of an aircraft, made in case of an on-board emergency or another reason requiring an immediate landing.

emergency light emergency lights n
nödbelysning
An electric light that turns on to give light during a power outage.

emergency physician emergency physicians n
akutläkare
A physician (or doctor) who works at an emergency department to care for acutely ill patients.

emergency room emergency rooms n
akutmottagning
(United States, Canada, healthcare) A department of a hospital where seriously ill or injured patients, often with life-threatening conditions that require urgent or immediate treatment, are brought in, usually by ambulance.

emergency service emergency services n
jourtjänst räddningstjänst
Any public service that deals with emergencies; especially the police, fire, ambulance, or lifeboat services.

emergency vehicle emergency vehicles n
blåljusfordon utryckningsfordon
A vehicle that is designated to respond to an emergency, such as a police car, ambulance, fire engine or lifeboat.

emeritus /-ˈmɚ-/ /əˈmɛɹətaɪ/ /əˈmɛɹətəs/ /ɪˈmɛɹɪtaɪ/ /ɪˈmɛɹɪtəs/ [-ɾəs] adj
emeritus
(often, postpositive) Retired, but retaining an honorific version of a previous title.

emery /ˈɛməɹi/ emeries n
smärgel
(mineral) An impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing.

emetic /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ more emetic most emetic adj
kräkframkallande kräkningsframkallande
(pharmaceutical effect) Causing nausea and vomiting.

emetic /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ emetics n
kräkmedel
(pharmaceutical drug) An agent that induces vomiting.

emetophilia n
emetofili
A sexual fetish in which an individual is aroused by vomiting, or by seeing others vomit.

emic /ˈiːmɪk/ more emic most emic adj
emisk
(social science, anthropology) Of or pertaining to the analysis of a cultural system or its features from the perspective of a participant in that culture.

emigrant /ˈɛmɪɡɹənt/ emigrants n
emigrant
Someone who leaves a country to settle in a new country.

emigrate /ˈɛmɪɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɪmɪɡɹeɪt/ v
emigrera utvandra
(intransitive) To leave the country in which one lives, especially one's native country, in order to reside elsewhere.

emigration emigrations n
emigration utvandring
The act of emigrating; movement of a person or persons out of a country or national region, for the purpose of permanent relocation of residence.
emigrant utvandrare
A body of emigrants; emigrants collectively.

eminent domain n
expropriation expropriering tvångsinlösen
(legal, US, Philippines) The right of a government over the private property within its jurisdiction. Usually invoked to compel land owners to sell their property in preparation for a major construction project such as a freeway.

emir /ɛˈmɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛmɪə(ɹ)/ emirs umara n
emir
A prince, commander or other leader or ruler in an Islamic nation.

emirate /ˈɛməɹət/ emirates n
emirat
A country ruled by an emir.

emissary /ˈɛmɪˌsɛɹi/ emissaries n
emissarie sändebud
An agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else.

emission /ɪˈmɪʃn̩/ /ɪˈmɪʃən/ emissions n
utsläpp
Something which is emitted or sent out; issue.
strålning emission
The act of emitting; the act of sending forth or putting into circulation.

emoji /iˈmoʊd͡ʒi/ /ɪˈmoʊd͡ʒi/ /ɪˈməʊdʒi/ emoji emojis n
emoji
A digital graphic icon with a unique code point used to represent a concept, object, person, animal or place, originally used in Japanese text messaging but since adopted internationally in other contexts such as social media. Or, by extension, any non-standard emoji-like image inserted inline in text, i.e. an image emoticon.

emolument /-jə-/ /əˈmɑljəmənt/ /ɛ-/ /ɪˈmɒljʊm(ə)nt/ emoluments n
arvode
(formal) Payment for employment or an office; compensation for a job, which is usually monetary.

emoticon /ɪˈmoʊtəˌkɑn/ /ɪˈməʊtɪˌkɒn/ emoticons n
emotikon smilgubbe smajlis smilis
A graphical representation of a particular emotion of the writer, used especially in SMS, email, or other electronic communication.

emotion /iˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈməʊʃən/ emotions n
känsla emotion
A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data.

emotional /iˈmoʊʃənəl/ /ɪˈmoʊʃnəl/ /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/ /ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /ɪˈməʊʃənəl/ more emotional most emotional adj
emotionell känslomässig
Of or relating to the emotions.
känslofylld känsloladdad känslosam
Characterised by emotion.
emotionell känslostyrd
Determined by emotion rather than reason.
känslosam
Easily affected by emotion.
känslofull
Readily displaying emotion.

emotional intelligence emotional intelligences n
emotionell intelligenskvot
(psychology) The ability, capacity, or skill to perceive, assess, and manage the emotions of oneself, of others, and of groups.

emotionless more emotionless most emotionless adj
känslolös
Lacking emotion.

empathic /ɛmˈpæθɪk/ more empathic most empathic adj
empatisk
Showing or expressing empathy.
(science fiction) Of, pertaining to, or being an empath: of or having the capability of sensing the emotions of others.

empathy /ˈɛmpəθi/ empathies n
empati
Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of another person.
The capacity to understand another person's point of view or the result of such understanding.

emperor /ˈempɘɹɘ/ /ˈempɹɘ/ /ˈɛmpəɹə/ /ˈɛmpəɹɚ/ /ˈɛmpɹə/ /ˈɛmpɹɚ/ emperors n
kejsare
Any monarch ruling an empire, irrespective of gender, with "empress" contrasting to mean the consort of an emperor.

emperor penguin emperor penguins n
kejsarpingvin
The largest of penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri), that inhabits Antarctica.

emperor's new clothes n
kejsarens nya kläder
(idiomatic) Something obvious and embarrassing that is politely ignored or that goes unacknowledged.

emphasize /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/ [ˈɛɱ.fə.saɪz] v
betona understryka
(transitive) To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

emphatic /əmˈfætək/ /ɛmˈfætɪk/ /ɪm-/ more emphatic most emphatic adj
emfatisk
Characterized by emphasis; forceful.
Stated with conviction.

emphatically /ɛmˈfætɪkli/ more emphatically most emphatically adv
eftertryckligt
In an emphatic manner; with emphasis.

emphysema /ˌɛmfə-/ /ˌɛmfɪˈsimə/ /ˌɛmfɪˈsiːmə/ /ˌɛmfɪˈzimə/ emphysemas emphysemata n
lungemfysem
(pathology) An abnormal accumulation of air or other gas in tissues, most commonly the lungs.

empire /ˈɛm.paɪ̯.ə/ /ˈɛm.paɪ̯ə̯/ /ˈɛmˌpaɪ̯ɚ/ /ˈɛmˌpaɪ̯ɹ/ empires n
imperium rike
A political state, often a monarchy, that has achieved a much greater current size than its initial size by conquering surrounding territories, cities or nations.
kejsardöme imperium
A political unit ruled by an emperor or empress.
imperium riket
The group of states or other territories that owe allegiance to an imperial power (foreign to them), when distinguished from the native territory of that power; imperial possessions.
imperium
An expansive and powerful enterprise under the control of one person or group.

empirical /ɪmˈpɪɹɪkəl/ more empirical most empirical adj
empirisk
Pertaining to or based on experience (often, in contrast with having a basis in theoretical explanation) .
Pertaining to, derived from, or testable by observations made using the physical senses or using instruments which extend the senses.
(philosophy of science) Verifiable by means of scientific experimentation.

empirical formula empirical formulae empirical formulas n
empirisk formel
(chemistry) A notation indicating the ratios of the various elements present in a compound, without regard to the actual numbers.

empiricism empiricisms n
empirism
(philosophy) A doctrine which holds that the only or, at least, the most reliable source of human knowledge is experience, especially perception by means of the physical senses. (Often contrasted with rationalism.) [from 18th c.]

employ /ɛmˈplɔɪ/ /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ v
anställa
(rare) To provide (someone) with a new job; to hire.
använda begagna
To make busy; to preoccupy.

employability /ɪmˌplɔɪəˈbɪləti/ employabilities n
anställningsbarhet
(uncountable) The state or quality of being employable.

employable more employable most employable adj
anställningsbar
(especially of a person) Able to be employed.

employed /ɛmˈplɔɪd/ /ɪmˈplɔɪd/ more employed most employed adj
anställd
In a job; working.
använd
Used; in use.

employee /(ˌ)ɪm-/ /ɛmplɔɪˈiː/ /ˌɛmˈplɔɪiː/ employees n
anställd arbetstagare medarbetare
An individual who provides labor to a company or another person.

employer /ɛmplɔɪˈə/ /ɛmˈplɔɪ.ɚ/ /ɛmˈplɔɪə/ /ɪmˈplɔɪ.ɚ/ /ɪmˈplɔɪə/ employers n
arbetsgivare
A person, firm or other entity which pays for or hires the services of another person.

employment /ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/ /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ employments n
anställning
The occupation or work for which one is used, and often paid.
The act of employing.
The state of being employed.
användning
A purpose, a use.
sysselsättning
An activity to which one devotes time.
sysselsättningsgrad sysselsättningstal
(economics) The number or percentage of people at work.

employment contract employment contracts n
anställningsavtal
(legal) A category of contract used in labor law to attribute right and responsibilities between parties to a bargain.

empower /ɛmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ /ɪmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ v
bemyndiga befullmäktiga berättiga tillåta
(transitive) To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.
stärka
(transitive) To give someone more confidence and/or strength to do something, often by enabling them to increase their control over their own life or situation.

empowerment empowerments n
bemyndigande fullmakt
The state of being empowered (either generally, or specifically).

empress /ˈɛmpɹəs/ empresses n
kejsarinna
The female monarch (ruler) of an empire.
The wife or widow of an emperor or equated ruler.

empress dowager empress dowagers empresses dowager empresses dowagers n
drottningmoder änkedrottning
The mother or widow of an emperor, especially in a Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Vietnamese empire.

emptiness emptinesses n
tomhet
The state or feeling of being empty.

empty /ˈɛm.ti/ /ˈɛmp.ti/ emptier emptiest adj
tom
Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant.

empty /ˈɛm.ti/ /ˈɛmp.ti/ empties n
tomflaska tomglas
(chiefly in the plural) A container, especially a bottle, whose contents have been used up, leaving it empty.

empty /ˈɛm.ti/ /ˈɛmp.ti/ v
tömma
(transitive, ergative) To make empty; to void; to remove the contents of.

empty set empty sets n
tomma mängden
(set theory) The unique set that contains no elements, denoted ∅ or {}.

empty vessels make the most sound proverb
tomma tunnor bullrar mest tomma tunnor skramlar mest
Talkative, opinionated people are often ignorant.

emptyhanded more emptyhanded most emptyhanded adj
tomhänt
Having received or acquired nothing
Having nothing to offer; unable to give what was promised.

empyema /ɛm.paɪˈiː.mə/ /ɛm.pʌɪˈiː.mə/ empyemas empyemata n
empyem
(medical sign) A collection of pus within a naturally existing anatomical cavity (as opposed to an abscess, which occurs in a newly formed cavity).

empyreal /ɛmpɪˈɹiː.əl/ /ɛmˈpɪɹ.i.əl/ /ɛmˈpɪɹɪəl/ adj
empyreisk
Pertaining to the highest heaven or the empyrean
Of the sky or heavens.

empyrean /ɛmˈpɪɹi.ən/ /ɛmˌpaɪˈɹiːn̩/ adj
eldhimmel empyré
Of the sky or the heavens, and particularly relating to the highest celestial sphere in premodern cosmology; celestially refined.

emu /ˈim(j)u/ /ˈiːmjuː/ emus n
emu
A large flightless bird native to Australia, Dromaius novaehollandiae. [from 18th c.]

emulate /ˈɛm.jə.leɪt/ v
söka efterlikna
(now, _, rare) To attempt to equal or be the same as.
efterlikna
To copy or imitate, especially a person.
emulera
(computing) of a program or device: to imitate another program or device

emulation /-ʃɪn/ /ˌɛm.juˈleɪ̯.ʃən/ /ˌɛm.jʊˈleɪ̯.ʃən/ emulations n
efterföljd
The endeavor or desire to equal or excel someone else in qualities or actions.
emulering
(computing) Execution of a program or other software designed for a different system, by simulating parts of the other system.

emulator /ˈɛmjəˌleɪtəɹ/ emulators n
emulator
(computing) A piece of software or hardware that simulates another system.

en dash en dashes n
halvfyrkantsminus tankstreck
(typography) The punctuation mark –, which is used, for instance, to indicate a range.

en masse /ɑn ˈmæs/ /ɒn ˈmæs/ /ɒ̃ ˈmæs/ /ɪn ˈmæs/ adv
i massor
In a single body or group; as one, together.

en passant /ˌɑn pæˈsɑnt/ /ˌɑn pəˈsɑnt/ /ˌɒ̃ pæˈsɒ̃/ en passants n
en passant
(chess) A move in which a pawn captures an opposing pawn on the same rank immediately after the latter has moved forward two squares on its first move in the game, as if it had moved forward only one square.

en route /ɑ(ː)n ɹu(ː)t/ /ɑ̃ ɹu(ː)t/ /ɒn ɹu(ː)t/ /ɛn ɹu(ː)t/
på väg
On the way.
på vägen
Along the way.

enable /ɪˈneɪbəl/ v
möjliggöra kraft ursäkta
To make somebody able (to do, or to be, something); to give sufficient ability or power to do or to be; to give strength or ability to.
möjliggöra ursäkta
To qualify or approve for some role or position; to render sanction or authorization to; to confirm suitability for.
aktivera
(chiefly, electronics, computing) To activate, to make operational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).

enact /ɪˈnækt/ v
anta föreskriva stadga
(transitive, legal) To make (a bill) into law.
spela uppföra
(transitive) To act the part of; to play.
utföra
(transitive) To do; to effect.

enamel /ɪˈnæməl/ enamels n
emalj
An opaque, glassy coating baked onto metal or ceramic objects.
emalj tandemalj
The hard covering on the exposed part of a tooth.

enamel /ɪˈnæməl/ v
emaljera
(transitive) To coat or decorate with enamel.
(transitive) To variegate with colours, as if with enamel.

enamored /ɪˈnæməɹd/ more enamored most enamored adj
betagen betuttad störtförälskad
In love, amorous.

enantiomer enantiomers n
enantiomer
(chemistry) One of a pair of stereoisomers that is the mirror image of the other, but may not be superimposed on this other stereoisomer. Almost always, a pair of enantiomers contain at least one chiral center, and a sample of either enantiomer will be optically active.

encapsulate /ɪnˈkæps(j)ʊˌleɪt/ v
inkapsla kapsla in
(transitive) To enclose something in, or as if in, a capsule.
sammanfatta
(transitive) To epitomize something by expressing it as a brief summary.

encephalitis /ɛnˌkɛfəˈlaɪtɪs/ /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlaɪtɪs/ encephalitides n
hjärninflammation encefalit
(pathology) Inflammation of the brain.

encephalopathy /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒpəθi/ encephalopathies n
encefalopati
(pathology, neurology) Any of various conditions affecting the brain.

enchant /enˈt͡ʃɐːnt/ /ɘnˈt͡ʃɐːnt/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃant/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃænt/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃɑːnt/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃant/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃænt/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃɑːnt/ /ˈɪnˌt͡ʃænt/ /ˈɪnˌt͡ʃɑːnt/ v
charmera förtrolla
To attract and delight, to charm.
förtrolla
To cast a spell upon (often one that attracts or charms).

enchanted /ɛnˈt͡ʃæntɪd/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃɑːntɪd/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɪd/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃɑːntɪd/ more enchanted most enchanted adj
förhäxad förtrollad
Under the influence of enchantment.

enchanter /ənˈtʃɑːntə/ /ɛnˈtʃɑːntə/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃæntɚ/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːntə/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɚ/ enchanters enchantress n
trollkarl besvärjare
A spellcaster, conjurer, wizard, sorcerer or soothsayer who specializes in enchantments.

enchantment /ən-/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːnt.mənt/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃænt.mənt/ enchantments n
förtrollning
Something that enchants; a magical spell.

enchantress /-ɹəs/ /ɛnˈtʃɑːntɹɪs/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃæntɹɪs/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːntɹɪs/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɹɪs/ enchanter enchantresses n
trollkvinna
A woman, especially an attractive one, skilled at using magic; an alluring witch.
tjuserska
A femme fatale.

enchondroma enchondromas enchondromata n
enkondrom
(medicine, pathology) A cartilage cyst found in the bone marrow.

encipher v
kryptera
To convert plain text into cipher; to encrypt

enclave /ˈɑnkleɪv/ /ˈɑŋkleɪv/ /ˈɒ̃kleɪv/ /ˈɛnkleɪv/ /ˈɛŋkleɪv/ enclaves n
enklav
A political, cultural or social entity or part thereof that is completely surrounded by another.

enclitic /ɛnˈklɪtɪk/ /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ adj
enklitisk
(grammar) Affixed phonetically.

enclitic /ɛnˈklɪtɪk/ /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ enclitics n
enklitikon
(linguistics) A clitic that joins with the preceding word phonetically, graphically, or both.

enclose /ənˈkloʊz/ /ɪnˈkloʊz/ /ɪnˈkləʊz/ v
inhägna innesluta omringa
(transitive) to surround with a wall, fence, etc.
bifoga innesluta tillfoga
(transitive) to insert into a container, usually an envelope or package

enclosed /ənˈkloʊzd/ /ənˈkləʊzd/ more enclosed most enclosed adj
bifogad medskickad
Contained; held within a container.
innesluten omringad
Surrounded by a wall, fence or similar barrier.

enclosure /ɘnˈklɐʉʒɘ/ /ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/ /ɪnˈkloʊʒəɹ/ /ɪnˈkləʊʒə/ enclosures n
hage inhägnad
(countable) An area, domain, or amount of something partially or entirely enclosed by barriers.

encode /ɪnˈkoʊd/ /ɪnˈkəʊd/ v
koda
(transitive) To convert (plain text) into code.

encoding /ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/ encodings n
kodning
(computing) The way in which symbols are mapped onto bytes, e.g. in the rendering of a particular font, or in the mapping from keyboard input into visual text.

encompass /-ˈkɑmpəs/ /ən-/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈkampəs/ /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/ v
inringa
(transitive) To form a circle around; to encircle.
omfatta inkludera innehålla
(transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
(transitive) To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.

encore /ˈɑnkɔɹ/ /ˈɑŋkɔɹ/ /ˈɒŋkɔː/ /ˈɒ̃kɔː/ encores n
extranummer
A brief extra performance, done after the main performance is complete.

encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntə/ /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ /ɪŋˈkaʊntə/ /ɪŋˈkaʊntɚ/ v
möta stöta på anträffa
(transitive) To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.

encourage /ɪnˈkɝ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ v
uppmuntra sporra
To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

encouragement [ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt] encouragements n
uppmuntran
The act of encouraging

encouraging /ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ more encouraging most encouraging adj
uppmuntrande
Supporting by giving encouragement.

encroach /ɛŋˈkɹəʊtʃ/ /ɪŋˈkɹəʊtʃ/ v
inkräkta
(intransitive) to intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory

encrypt /ɪnˈkrɪpt/ v
kryptera
To conceal information by means of a code or cipher.

encryption /ɛnˈkɹɪpʃən/ /ɪnˈkɹɪpʃən/ /ɪŋˈkɹɪpʃən/ encryptions n
kryptering
(cryptography) The process of obscuring information to make it unreadable without special knowledge, key files, or passwords.

encumbered more encumbered most encumbered adj
belastad handikappad hindrad
Weighted down, loaded sufficiently to make slow.

encumbrance /-bɹən(t)s/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈkʌm.bɹəns/ encumbrances n
börda
Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.

encyclical /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/ encyclicals n
encyklika
A papal letter, intended for general circulation in the Catholic Church.

encyclopedia /ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/ /ɪnˌsaɪ.kləˈpi(ː).di.ə/ encyclopediae encyclopedias encyclopediæ n
encyklopedi uppslagsverk konversationslexikon
A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field.

encyclopedic more encyclopedic most encyclopedic adj
encyklopedisk
Of or relating to the characteristics of an encyclopedia; concerning all subjects, having comprehensive information or knowledge.

encyclopedic dictionary encyclopedic dictionaries n
allordbok encyklopedisk ordbok
A form of dictionary with long, detailed entries on words (and often famous people and places), usually with pictures.

end /iːnd/ /ɛnd/ /ɪnd/ ends n
slut död
(by extension) Death.
slut ände
The most extreme point of an object, especially one that is longer than it is wide.

end /iːnd/ /ɛnd/ /ɪnd/ v
sluta avsluta ända
(transitive) To finish, terminate.

end in itself ends in themselves n
självändamål
Something that is desired for its own sake, and not as a means of obtaining something else.

end of the world ends of the world n
jordens undergång
Destruction of Earth.
hela världen jordens undergång
(idiomatic) Any change that seems catastrophic or devastating.

end times n
yttersta tiden
(Christianity) The days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah (Christ), when the world will be judged.

end up v
hamna
(copulative) To come to a final place, condition, or situation, sometimes unplanned or unexpected; to turn out.

end user end users n
slutanvändare
The final consumer of a product; the intended recipient or user.

endanger /ɛnˈdeɪndʒə/ /ɛnˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ /ɪnˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ v
sätta i fara
(transitive) To put (someone or something) in danger; to risk causing harm to.

endarken /ɛnˈdɑːkən/ /ɪnˈdaɹkɪn/ /ɪnˈdɑːkən/ v
förmörka
(transitive, rare, chiefly, literary) To render dark or darker.

endearing /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈdɪəɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈdɪɹɪŋ/ more endearing most endearing adj
älskvärd
Inspiring affection or love, often in a childlike way.

endearment endearments n
omtyckthet ömhetsbetygelse
The act or process of endearing, of causing (something or someone) to be loved or to be the object of affection.
omtyckthet
The state or characteristic of being endeared.
smeknamn
An expression of affection.

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ɚ/ endeavors n
bemödande prestation
sträva
A sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or persistent activity.

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ /ɪnˈdɛm.ɪk/ adj
endemisk
(especially of diseases) Prevalent in a particular area or region.

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ /ɪnˈdɛm.ɪk/ endemics n
endemi
A disease affecting a number of people simultaneously, so as to show a distinct connection with certain localities.

ender /ˈɛndə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛndɚ/ enders n
avslutare
Something which ends another thing.

endgame /ɛnd.ɡeɪm/ endgames n
slutspel
(chess) The final stage of a game of chess, when there are few pieces left. [1884]

endimanched adj
söndagsfin
Dressed up in their Sunday best.

endive /ɒnˈdiːv/ /ˈɒndiːv/ /ˈɛndaɪv/ /ˈɛndɪv/ endives n
endiv sydcikoria
A leafy salad vegetable, Cichorium endivia, which is often confused with common chicory (Cichorium intybus).

endless /ˈɛndləs/ /ˈɛndlɪs/ adj
ändlös
Having no end.

endocrine /ˈɛnd.oʊ.kɹɪn/ /ˈɛndə(ʊ)kɹaɪn/ /ˈɛndə(ʊ)kɹɪn/ adj
endokrin
Producing internal secretions that are transported around the body by the bloodstream.

endocrinological adj
endo­krino­log­isk
Of or pertaining to endocrinology.

endocrinologist /ˈɛn.dəʊ.kɹɪnˌɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ endocrinologists n
endokrinolog
A person who is skilled at, or practices, endocrinology.

endocrinology /ˌɛn.də.krɪˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛn.də.krɪˈnɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ endocrinologies n
endokrinologi
(physiology) The study of the endocrine glands of the human body, the hormones produced by them, and their related disorders.

endocytosis /ˌɛndəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/ endocytoses n
endocytos
(cytology) The process by which the plasma membrane of a cell folds inwards to ingest material.

endogamy /ɛnˈdɒɡəmi/ endogamies n
endogami ingifte
The practice of marrying or requiring to marry within one's own ethnic, religious, or social group.

endogenous /ɪnˈdɑ.d͡ʒə.nəs/ /ɪnˈdɒd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ more endogenous most endogenous adj
endogen
Produced, originating or growing from within.

endomorphism endomorphisms n
endomorfi

endonym endonyms n
endonym
A name used by a group or category of people to refer to themselves or their language, as opposed to a name given to them by other groups.

endoparasite /ˌɛndə(ʊ)ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ /ˌɛndəˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ endoparasites n
endoparasit
A parasite that lives inside the body of an organism, such as a tapeworm.

endoplasmic reticulum endoplasmic reticula n
endoplasmatiskt retikel
(cytology) A network of membranes within the cytoplasm of cells, where proteins and lipids are synthesized.

endorheic /-də/ /ˌɛndoʊˈɹiɪk/ /ˌɛndə(ʊ)ˈɹiːɪk/ adj
endorheisk
(hydrology) Of a basin or lake: having no outflow to an external body of water such as a river or ocean, and only losing water through evaporation or seepage into the ground.

endorphin /ɛnˈdɔ(ɹ)fɪn/ /ɛnˈdɔːfɪn/ endorphins n
endorfin
(biochemistry) Any of a group of peptide hormones found in the mammalian brain that act as neurotransmitters and have properties similar to morphine.

endorse /ɛnˈdɔɹs/ /ɪnˈdɔɹs/ /ɪnˈdɔːs/ v
ställa sig bakom stå bakom stödja
To express support or approval, especially officially or publicly.
signera skriva under undertekna
To write one's signature on the back of a cheque, or other negotiable instrument, when transferring it to a third party, or cashing it.

endoscope endoscopes n
endoskop
An instrument used to examine a bodily orifice or canal, or a hollow organ.

endoscopic adj
endoskopisk
Of, or relating to endoscopy or an endoscope.

endoscopy /ɛnˈdɔ.skə.pi/ endoscopies n
endoskopi
(medicine) The examination of a bodily orifice, canal or organ using an endoscope.

endosperm endosperms n
frövita
(biology) The tissue surrounding the embryo of flowering plant seeds, that provides nutrition to the developing embryo; usually triploid.

endothermic /ˌɛndəʊˈθəːmɪk/ more endothermic most endothermic adj
endotermisk endoterm
(chemistry) Of a chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings.
jämnvarm varmblodig
(zoology) Of an animal whose body temperature is regulated by internal factors.

endow /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈdaʊ/ v
donera
(transitive) Followed by with, or rarely by of: to enrich or furnish with some faculty or quality.
begåvas
(transitive) Usually in the passive: to naturally furnish (with something).

endrin n
endrin
(organic compound) A toxic chlorinated polycyclic epoxide previously used as a pesticide and now considered a persistent organic pollutant.

endurance /ɪnˈdjɔːɹəns/ /ɪnˈdjʊəɹəns/ /ɪnˈdɝəns/ /ɪnˈdʊɹəns/ endurances n
uthållighet
The measure of a person's stamina or persistence.

endure /ɪnˈd(j)ʊɹ/ /ɪnˈdjɔː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈdjʊə̯(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈdɝ/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒʊə̯(ɹ)/ v
genomlida tåla utstå
To remain firm, as under trial or suffering; to suffer patiently or without yielding; to bear up under adversity; to hold out.

enduring /ɪnˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/ /ɪnˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈdjʊə.ɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈdɝ.ɪŋ/ more enduring most enduring adj
tålig
Long-lasting without significant alteration; continuing through time in the same relative state.

enema /ˈɛn.ə.mə/ enemas enemata n
lavemang
An injection of fluid into the large intestine by way of the rectum, usually for medical purposes.

enemy /ˈɛnəmi/ enemies n
fiende
Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.
A hostile force or nation; a fighting member of such a force or nation.
fientlig
(attributive) Of, by, relating to, or belonging to an enemy.

enemy of the people enemies of the people n
folkfiende
A political or class opponent of the subgroup in power within a larger group.

energetic /ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/ /ˌɛnɚˈd͡ʒɛtɪk/ more energetic most energetic adj
energisk livlig
(science) Possessing or pertaining to energy. [from 19th c.]

energetically more energetically most energetically adv
energiskt
In an energetic manner; with great energy.

energy /ˈɛn.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˈɛn.ɚ.d͡ʒi/ energies n
energi
The impetus behind all motion and all activity.
(physics) A quantity that denotes the ability to do work and is measured in a unit dimensioned in mass × distance²/time² (ML²/T²) or the equivalent.
energi ork
The capacity to do work.

energy bar energy bars n
energibar
A supplemental food in bar form, containing cereals or other high-energy foods.

energy drink energy drinks n
energidryck
A highly caffeinated, sometimes carbonated, beverage containing added ingredients advertised as increasing alertness, performance etc.

energy meter energy meters n
elmätare
A domestic electricity meter

energy source energy sources n
energikälla
A source from which useful energy can be extracted or recovered either directly or by means of a conversion or transformation process (e.g. solid fuels, liquid fuels, solar energy, biomass, etc.)

energy weapon energy weapons n
energivapen
A weapon that fires a beam or pulse of energy instead of a projectile.

enervate /ˈɛn.ə(ɹ).vət/ /ˌɛn.ə(ɹ)ˈveɪt/ v
försvaga
(transitive) To reduce strength or energy; debilitate.

enforce /-ˈfo(ː)ɹs/ /-ˈfoəs/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈfoɹs/ /ɪnˈfɔːs/ v
förstärka upprätthålla
(obsolete) To give force to; to strengthen; to invigorate; to urge with energy.

enfranchise /ɛnˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪz/ v
befria frige
To grant freedom from slavery, duty or servitude.
ge rösträtt
To grant the privilege of voting to a person or group of people.
ge stadsprivilegier ge stadsrättigheter
To grant municipal or parliamentary rights to an entity such as a city or constituency.

engaged /ɛnˈɡeɪd͡ʒd/ /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒd/ adj
förlovad
Having agreed to marry a particular person (one's fiancé or fiancée) or each other.
upptagen
(British) (of a telephone) Already involved in a telephone call when a third party calls.

engagement /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ engagements n
förlovning
(countable, uncountable) The period of time when marriage is planned or promised.

engagement ring engagement rings n
förlovningsring
(jewelry) A ring given to one's fiancé(e) or intended fiancé(e), signifying a promise to wed, typically a gold band with one or more diamonds or other precious stones.

engender /ɛnˈdʒɛn.də/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ /ɪnˈdʒɛn.də/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ v
alstra skapa framkalla
(transitive) To bring into existence (a situation, quality, result etc.); to give rise to, cause, create. [from 14th c.]
(intransitive) To assume form; to come into existence; to be caused or produced.

engine /ˈend͡ʒɘn/ /ˈend͡ʒən/ /ˈend͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒən/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɪnd͡ʒɪn/ engines n
motor
A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects. [from 16th c.]
A person or group of people which influence a larger group; a driving force. [from 16th c.]

engine block engine blocks n
motorblock
The metal casting that contains the piston cylinders of an engine.

engine driver engine drivers n
lokförare

engineer /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ/ engineers n
lokförare
ingenjör
Originally, a person engaged in designing, constructing, or maintaining engines or machinery; now (more generally) , a person qualified or professionally engaged in any branch of engineering, or studying to do so.
maskinist
(chiefly, historical) A person who operates a steam engine; specifically (nautical) , a person employed to operate the steam engine in the engine room of a ship.

engineering /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˌɛn.d͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ.ɪŋ/ engineerings n
ingenjörskonst ingenjörsvetenskap
(uncountable) The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology.

engram /ˈɛnˌɡɹæm/ /ˈɛŋˌɡɹæm/ engrams n
minnesspår
A postulated physical or biochemical change in neural tissue that represents a memory.

engrave /ɪnˈɡɹeɪv/ v
gravera etsa karva
(transitive) To carve text or symbols into (something), usually for the purposes of identification or art.

engraving engravings n
gravering
(art) The practice of incising a design onto a hard, flat surface, by cutting grooves into it.
gravyr
(printing) The art of producing an image from an engraved printing form, typically made of copper.

enhance /ɛnˈhæns/ /ɪnˈhæns/ /ɪnˈhɑːns/ v
förbättra
To improve something by adding features.

enhanced interrogation technique enhanced interrogation techniques n
robust förhörsmetod
(US, euphemism, primarily plural) Torture.

enigma /əˈnɪɡmə/ /ɪˈnɪɡmə/ enigmas enigmata n
gåta
Something or someone puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable.
enigma
A riddle, or a difficult problem.

enigmatic /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/ more enigmatic most enigmatic adj
enigmatisk
Pertaining to an enigma.

enjoy /ənˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ v
njuta tycka om
(transitive) To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something.
åtnjuta njuta av
(transitive) To have the use or benefit of something.

enjoy oneself v
roa
To take pleasure in something; to have feelings of enjoyment.

enjoyment /ənˈd͡ʒɔɪmənt/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪmənt/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪmənt/ enjoyments n
njutning
(uncountable) The condition of enjoying anything.

enlarge /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ v
förstora
(transitive) To make (something) larger.

enlargement /ɪnˈlaːd͡ʒ.mənt/ /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.mənt/ /ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ.mənt/ enlargements n
förstoring
An act or instance of making something larger.

enlighten /ənˈlaɪtən/ /ɛnˈlaɪtən/ /ɪnˈlaɪtən/ v
belysa
(transitive) To supply with light.
upplysa
(transitive, figurative) To make something clear to (someone); to give knowledge or understanding to.

enlightenment /-laɪtmənt/ /ənˈlaɪtənmənt/ /ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/ enlightenments n
upplysning
An act of enlightening, or the state of being enlightened or instructed.
A concept in spirituality, philosophy and psychology related to achieving clarity of perception, reason and knowledge.

enlist /ɛnˈlɪst/ /ɪnˈlɪst/ v
inskriva värva
(transitive) To enter on a list; to enroll; to register.
rekrytera värva
(transitive) To recruit the aid or membership of others.

enliven /ɛnˈlaɪvən/ v
liva upp
(transitive) To make more lively, cheerful or interesting.

enmity /ˈɛm.nɪ.ti/ /ˈɛn.mɪ.ti/ enmities n
fiendskap
The quality of being an enemy; hostile or unfriendly disposition.
A state or feeling of opposition, hostility, hatred or animosity.

enneadecagon enneadecagons n
nonadekagon
(geometry) A polygon with nineteen sides and nineteen angles.

ennui /ɑnˈwi/ /ɒnˈwiː/ ennuis n
tristess leda långtråkighet
A gripping listlessness or melancholia caused by boredom; depression.

enormous /iˈnɔɹ.məs/ /ɪˈnoː.məs/ /ɪˈnɔɹ.məs/ /ɪˈnɔː.məs/ more enormous most enormous adj
enorm
Extremely large; greatly exceeding the common size, extent, etc.

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ adv
nog tillräckligt
Sufficiently.

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ determiner
nog tillräckligt
Sufficient; all that is required, needed, or appropriate.

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ pronoun
nog tillräckligt
A sufficient or adequate number, amount, etc.

enough is as good as a feast proverb
lagom är bäst
Just the right amount is as good as more than enough: there is no value in excess.

enough is enough /iˌnʌf‿ɪz iˈnʌf/ /ə-/ /ɪˌnʌf‿ɪz ɪˈnʌf/ phraseologicalUnit
måttet är rågat
Especially as an expression of exasperation: the limit of patience or tolerance has been reached.

enrage /ɪnˈɹeɪd͡ʒ/ v
reta upp
(transitive) To fill with rage; to provoke to frenzy; to make furious.

enrapture /ɛnˈɹæpt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈɹæpt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ v
hänföra hänrycka
(transitive) To fill with great delight or joy; to fascinate or captivate.

enraptured more enraptured most enraptured adj
hänryckt

enrich /ɪnˈɹɪt͡ʃ/ v
berika
(transitive) To make (someone or something) rich or richer. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
(transitive) To add nutrients or fertilizer to the soil; to fertilize. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
(transitive) To add nutrients to foodstuffs; to fortify.
anrika
(physics, transitive) To increase the amount of one isotope in a mixture of isotopes, especially in a nuclear fuel. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

enriched uranium n
anrikat uran
(chemistry, military) Uranium enriched with a higher than normal amount of the fissile isotope U-235; used in nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons.

enroll /ɛnˈɹoʊl/ /ɪnˈɹoʊl/ /ɪnˈɹəʊl/ v
skriva in sig
(transitive) To enter (a name, etc.) in a register, roll or list
rekruttere rekrytera
(transitive) To enlist (someone) or make (someone) a member of

ensemble /ˌɑnˈsɑm.bəl/ /ˌɒnˈsɒm.bəl/ /ˌɒ̃nˈsɒ̃m.blə/ /ˌɒ̃nˈsɒ̃m.bl̩/ ensembles n
ensemble
A group of separate things that contribute to a coordinated whole.
(fashion) A coordinated costume or outfit; a suit.
(collective) A group of musicians, dancers, actors, etc who perform together; e.g. the chorus of a ballet company.
(music) A piece for several instrumentalists or vocalists.

enshrine /ɛnˈʃɹʌɪn/ /ɪnˈʃɹʌɪn/ v
stadfästa
(figurative, law) To protect (an idea, ideal, or philosophy) within an official law or treaty.

ensign /ˈɛn.saɪn/ /ˈɛn.sən/ /ˈɛn.sɪn/ [ˈɛn.sn̩] ensigns n
fänrik
A badge of office, rank, or power.
A flag or banner carried by military units; a standard or color/colour.
fana
Any prominent flag or banner.

enslave /ɪnˈsleɪv/ v
förslava
(transitive) To make subservient; to strip one of freedom; enthrall.

enslavement enslavements n
förslavning
The act of enslaving or the state of being a slave; bondage

ensmallen /ɛnˈsmɔlən/ /ɪnˈsmɔːlən/ v
förminska
(humorous, transitive) To make smaller.

ensnare /ɛnˈsnɛ(ə)ɹ/ /ɛnˈsnɛə/ /ɪn-/ v
snärja
To entrap; to catch in a snare or trap.
To entangle; to enmesh.

ensue /ɛnˈsjuː/ /ɛnˈsjʉː/ /ɛnˈʃuː/ /ɪnˈsjuː/ /ɪnˈsuː/ /ɪnˈʃuː/ v
bli följden
(obsolete, transitive) To follow (in time), to be subsequent to. [15th–17th c.]

ensure /ɪnˈʃɔː/ /ɪnˈʃɝ/ /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɹ/ v
säkerställa se till
(intransitive) To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition). [from 18th c.]

entablature /ɛnˈtæ.blə.t͡ʃɚ/ entablatures n
entablemang
(architecture) All of that part of a classical temple above the capitals of the columns; includes the architrave, frieze, and cornice but not the roof.

entelechy /ɛnˈtɛləki/ entelechies n
enteleki
(Aristotelian, _, metaphysics) The complete realisation and final form of some potential concept or function; the conditions under which a potential thing becomes actualized.
(chiefly, _, philosophy) A particular type of motivation, need for self-determination, and inner strength directing life and growth to become all one is capable of being; the need to actualize one's beliefs; having both a personal vision and the ability to actualize that vision from within.

enter /ˈɛntə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛntɚ/ [ˈɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈɪɾ̃ɚ] v
inträda mata in
(transitive) To cause to go (into), or to be received (into); to put in; to insert; to cause to be admitted.

enteritis enteritides enteritises n
enterit tarmkatarr
(pathology) Inflammation of the intestines, generally the small intestine, that may lead to diarrhea.

enterolith /ɛnˈtɛɹəˌlɪθ/ /ˈɛntəɹəˌlɪθ/ enteroliths n
enterolit tarmsten
A mineral concretion in the intestinal tract.

enterprise /ˈɛntəˌpɹaɪz/ /ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/ enterprises n
företag
A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor.
vågstycke
An undertaking, venture, or project, especially a daring and courageous one.
(uncountable) A willingness to undertake new or risky projects; energy and initiative.

enterprising more enterprising most enterprising adj
företagsam
Very able and ingenious in business dealings or social advancement.

entertain /ˌɛntəˈteɪn/ /ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/ [ˌɛɾ̃ɚˈtʰeɪn] v
underhålla roa
(obsolete) To take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbour; to keep.

entertainer /ˌɛntəˈteɪnə/ /ˌɛntɚˈteɪnɚ/ entertainers n
underhållare
A person who entertains others, esp. as a profession, as a singer, actor, presenter, dancer, musician, magician, comedian, etc.

entertainment /ˌɛn.təˈteɪn.mənt/ /ˌɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/ entertainments n
underhållning nöje
An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.
underhållning
A show put on for the enjoyment or amusement of others.

enthalpy /ˈɛn.θəl.piː/ enthalpies n
entalpi
(thermodynamics, chemistry) A measure of the heat content of a chemical or physical system.

enthrall /ɪnˈθɹɔːl/ v
fascinera fängsla förhäxa förtjusa förtrolla tjusa
To hold spellbound.

enthronement enthronements n
troninstallering
The act of enthroning or the state of being enthroned.

enthuse /ɛnˈθjuːz/ /ɛnˈθuz/ /ɛnˈθɪu̯z/ /ɪnˈθjuːz/ /ɪnˈθuz/ v
entusiasmera
(proscribed, sometimes, _, humorous) To cause (someone) to feel enthusiasm or to be enthusiastic.

enthusiasm /-θuː-/ /-θɪu̯-/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈθjuːziæz(ə)m/ enthusiasms n
entusiasm
Intensity of feeling; excited interest or eagerness.

enthusiast /-æst/ /-əst/ /-ˈθju-/ /-ˌæst/ /-θjuː-/ /-θïɯ-/ /en-/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈθu.ziˌɪst/ /ɪnˈθuː.ziˌæst/ /ɪ̞nˈθʊʉ.ziˌəst/ enthusiasts n
entusiast eldsjäl
A person filled with or guided by enthusiasm.

enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/ more enthusiastic most enthusiastic adj
entusiastisk
With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.

entice /ɪnˈtaɪs/ v
locka förmå stimulera
(transitive) To lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope.

enticing more enticing most enticing adj
frestande lockande
That entices; alluring; attractive; charming

entire /ənˈtaɪə/ /ənˈtaɪɚ/ /ɪnˈtaɪə/ /ɪnˈtaɪɚ/ adj
hel
Morally whole; pure; sheer.

entirely /ɪnˈtaɪəli/ /ɪnˈtaɪɹli/ adv
helt och hållet totalt

entitle /ənˈtaɪ.təl/ /ənˈtaɪtəl/ /ɛnˈtaɪ.təl/ v
betitla
To give a title to a book, film, play, etc.

entitled /ɪnˈtaɪtl̩d/ more entitled most entitled adj
betitlad
(literally) Having a title.
berättigad behörig
Having a legal or moral right or claim to something.

entitlement /ənˈtaɪtəlmənt/ entitlements n
anspråk
The right to have something, whether actual or perceived.
Something that one is entitled to.

entognath entognaths n
urinsekt
Any of various ametabolous arthropods, of the class Entognatha, whose mouthparts are retracted within their heads.

entomb /ɪnˈtuːm/ v
begrava
(transitive) To deposit in a tomb.

entomo- prefix
entomo-

entomological adj
entomologisk
Of or pertaining to entomology.

entomologist entomologists n
entomolog
A scientist who studies insects.

entomology n
entomologi
The scientific study of insects, and (informally) of other arthropods (and occasionally other invertebrates).

entourage /ˈɑn.tə.ɹɑʒ/ /ˈɑ̃ː.tʊ.ɹɑːʒ/ /ˈɒn.tʊ.ɹɑːʒ/ entourages n
följe
A retinue of attendants, associates or followers.

entrails /ˈɛn.tɹeɪlz/ /ˈɛn.tɹəlz/ n
inälvor
The internal organs of an animal, especially the intestines. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

entrance /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ entrances n
inträde
(countable) The action of entering, or going in.
entré ingång inträde
The act of taking possession, as of property, or of office.

entrance examination entrance examinations n
inträdesprov inträdesförhör
An examination used by an educational institution to select which students it will grant admission to.

entrapment /ɪnˈtɹæpmənt/ entrapments n
brottsprovokation
(legal) Action by law enforcement personnel to lead an otherwise innocent person to commit a crime, in order to arrest and prosecute that person for the crime.

entreaty /ənˈtɹiːti/ /ɛnˈtɹiːti/ /ɪnˈtɹiːti/ entreaties n
appell uppmaning vädjan
The act of entreating or beseeching; a strong petition; pressing solicitation; begging.

entrecôte /ˈɑntɹəkəʊt/ /ˈɑntɹəˌkoʊt/ entrecôtes n
entrecôte
A premium cut of beef used for steaks and roasts.

entrench /ɛnˈtɹɛntʃ/ /ɛnˈtɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /ɪnˈtɹɛntʃ/ v
befästa
(figuratively) To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.

entrepreneur /ˌɑn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɝ/ /ˌɑn.tɹə.pɹəˈnʊɚ/ /ˌɑ̃.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ /ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ entrepreneurs n
företagare
entreprenör
A person who organizes and operates a business venture and assumes much of the associated risk.

entrepreneurial /ˌɑn.tɹə.prəˈnɝ.i.əl/ /ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː.ɹi.əl/ /ˌɔn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː.ɹi.əl/ more entrepreneurial most entrepreneurial adj
entreprenöriell
Having the spirit, attitude or qualities of an entrepreneur; enterprising.

entresol entresols n
entresol mellan våning
A mezzanine; an intermediate floor in a building, typically resembling a balcony; most often, the floor immediately above the ground floor and below a higher floor.

entrust /ɪnˈtɹʌst/ v
anförtro betro förtro ombetro
(transitive) To trust to the care of.

entry /ˈɛntɹi/ entries n
ankomst ingång inträde
The act of entering.
tillträde
(uncountable) Permission to enter.
entré ingång
A doorway that provides a means of entering a building.
farstu entré hall
A small room immediately inside the front door of a house or other building, often having an access to a stairway and leading on to other rooms
uppslagsord artikel uppslag
An item in a list, such as an article in a dictionary or encyclopedia.
element post uppslag
A record made in a log, diary or anything similarly organized; (computing) a datum in a database.

entry date entry dates n
bokföringsdag bokföringsdatum
(accounting) The date when a transaction (that is, an allocation of funds) appears in an account.

entry fee entry fees n
inträdesavgift
Money needed to gain admittance to an event or an organisation

entryway entryways n
tambur
An opening or hallway allowing entry into a structure.

entrée /ˈɑntɹeɪ/ /ˈɒntɹeɪ/ entrées n
entré entrérätt förrätt
(chiefly, British, French Canada, Australia, New Zealand, historical, _) A smaller dish served before the main course of a meal.
ankomst entré inträde intåg
The act of entering somewhere, or permission to enter; admittance.

enunciate /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/ v
uttala
(transitive) To articulate, pronounce.

envelope /ˈɑn.vəˌlop/ /ˈɑ̃.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɒn.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɛn.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɛn.vəˌlop/ envelopes n
kuvert konvolut
A paper or cardboard wrapper used to enclose small, flat items, especially letters, for mailing.
omslag konvolut
Something that envelops; a wrapping.
hölje
A bag containing the lifting gas of a balloon or airship; fabric that encloses the gas-bags of an airship.

enviable /ˈɛnvi.əbl̩/ more enviable most enviable adj
avundsvärd
Arousing or likely to arouse envy.

enviably more enviably most enviably adv
avundsvärt

envious /ˈɛnviːəs/ more envious most envious adj
avundsjuk misundsam
Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging
vaksam
Excessively careful; cautious.
svartsjuk
(obsolete) Malignant; mischievous; spiteful.

environment /-mɪnt/ /ənˈ-/ /ɪnˈvaɪɚ(n)mənt/ /ɪnˈvaɪɹə(n)mənt/ environments n
miljö ekosystem
The natural world or ecosystem.
miljö
A particular political or social setting, arena or condition.
miljö natur omgivning
(computing) The software and/or hardware existing on any particular computer system.

environmental /ənˌvaɪ.ɚnˈmɛn.təl/ /ɪnˌvaɪ.ɹə(n)ˈmɛn.təl/ adj
miljö- miljömässig
Pertaining to the environment.

environmental protection n
miljövård
The practice of protecting the natural environment by individuals, organizations and governments.

environmentally more environmentally most environmentally adv
miljömässigt
In a manner affecting the environment.

environmentally friendly more environmentally friendly most environmentally friendly adj
miljövänlig
Causing lesser, little, or no harm to the environment.

envisage /ɛnˈvɪzɪd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈvɪzɪd͡ʒ/ v
föreställa sig
To conceive or see something within one's mind; to imagine or envision.

envision /ɪnˈvɪʒən/ v
föreställa sig
(transitive) To conceive or see something within one's mind. To imagine.

envoy /ˈɑn.vɔɪ/ /ˈɛn.vɔɪ/ envoys n
envoyé
A representative.

envy /ˈɛnvi/ envies n
avund avundsjuka
Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions). [from 13th c.]

envy /ˈɛnvi/ v
avundas
(transitive) To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions. [from 14th c.]

enzyme /ˈɛn.zaɪm/ enzymes n
enzym
(biochemistry) A globular protein that catalyses a biological chemical reaction.

enzyme inhibitor enzyme inhibitors n
enzymhämmare
(biochemistry) molecules that bind to enzymes and decrease their activity

enzymology enzymologies n
enzymologi
(biology) The branch of science that studies enzymes.

eon /ˈeɪ.ɑn/ /ˈeɪ.ɒn/ /ˈi.ɑn/ /ˈiː.ɒn/ /ˈiː.ən/ eons n
evighet
Eternity, the duration of the universe.
eon evighet
(US, informal, hyperbole) A long period of time.
eon
(geology) The longest geochronologic unit, being a period of hundreds of millions of years; subdivided into eras.

eosinophil /i.əˈsɪnəˌfɪl/ eosinophils n
eosinofil
(cytology, immunology) A white blood cell responsible for combating infection by parasites in the body.

epaulette /ˈɛpəlɛt/ /ˌɛpəˈlɛt/ epaulettes n
epålett
An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank.

epee /ˈeɪpeɪ/ /ˈɛpeɪ/ epees n
värja
(fencing) A sharp-pointed dueling sword with a bell-shaped guard, used (with the end blunted) in sport fencing.

epenthesis /ɪˈpɛn.θə.sɪs/ epentheses n
epentes
(phonetics, prosody) The insertion of a phoneme, letter, or syllable into a word, usually to satisfy the phonological constraints of a language or poetic context.

epenthetic /ˌɛpənˈθɛtɪk/ adj
epentetisk
(phonology, phonetics) Of or pertaining to epenthesis.
(phonology, of a phoneme or syllable) Inserted into a word.

ephedrine /ɪˈfɛ.dɹɪn/ /ˈɛf.ə.dɹiːn/ /ˈɛf.ə.dɹɪn/ ephedrines n
efedrin
(biochemistry, pharmaceutical drug) A crystalline alkaloid drug C10H15NO obtained from a Chinese ephedra (Ephedra sinica) or synthesized that has the physiological action of epinephrine. It causes constriction of the blood vessels and widening of the bronchial passages and is used in the form of its hydrochloride or sulfate to relieve asthma and hay fever.

ephemeral /əˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ /ɛˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ more ephemeral most ephemeral adj
efemär flyktig kortlivad förgänglig
Lasting for a short period of time.

ephemeris /ɪˈfɛməɹəs/ /ɪˈfɛməɹɪs/ ephemerides ephemerises n
efemerid
(astronomy, nautical) A table giving the apparent position of celestial bodies throughout the year; normally given as right ascension and declination.

epic /ˈep.ɪk/ /ˈɛp.ɪk/ more epic most epic adj
episk
Of or relating to an epic.
Momentously heroic; grand in scale or character
(colloquial, slang, informal) Extending beyond the usual or ordinary.

epic /ˈep.ɪk/ /ˈɛp.ɪk/ epics n
epos
An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.
A series of events considered appropriate to an epic.

epicanthus /ˈɛpɪkˌanθəs/ /ˈɛpɪkˌænθəs/ epicanthi n
epikanthus mongolveck
(anatomy) A skin fold of the upper eyelid, typical of East Asians.

epicentre /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə/ /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/ epicentres n
epicentrum
(seismology) The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.
(military) The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.

epicness /ˈɛ.pɪk.nəs/ n
episkhet
The quality or state of being epic.

epicycle /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkəl/ epicycles n
epicykel
(astronomy) A small circle whose centre is on the circumference of a larger circle; in Ptolemaic astronomy it was seen as the basis of revolution of the "seven planets", given a fixed central Earth.

epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ epidemics n
epidemi farsot
A widespread disease that affects many individuals in a population.
epidemi
(epidemiology) An occurrence of a disease or disorder in a population at a frequency higher than that expected in a given time period; an episode of outbreak and subsequent high prevalence.

epidemic nephropathy n
sorkfeber
A viral haemorrhagic fever primarily occurring in Scandinavia and NW Russia, caused by a type of hantavirus spread by voles.

epidemiologist epidemiologists n
epidemiolog
(epidemiology) A scientist (often a medical doctor) who specializes in epidemiology.

epidemiology /ˈɛp.ɪ.diː.miː.ɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛp.ɪˌdi.miˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛp.ɪˌdɛm.iˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ epidemiologies n
epidemiologi
(sciences) The branch of science dealing with the spread and control of diseases, viruses, concepts etc. throughout populations or systems.

epidermis /ˌɛ.pə.ˈdɝ.məs/ /ˌɛ.pɪ.ˈdɜː.mɪs/ epidermides epidermises n
överhud epidermis
The outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates, covering the dermis
The similar outer layer of cells in invertebrates and plants

epididymis /ɛpiˈdɪdɪmɪs/ epididymides epididymises n
bitestikel
(anatomy) A narrow, tightly-coiled tube connecting the efferent ducts from the rear of each testicle to its vas deferens, where sperm are stored during maturation.

epidural /ɛp.əˈd(j)ʊɹ.əl/ /ɛp.ɪˈdjɔː.ɹəl/ /ɛp.ɪˈdjʊə.ɹəl/ epidurals n
epidural epiduralbedövning
(medicine) An injection of anaesthetic into the epidural space of the spine, especially associated with pain relief during childbirth.

epigenetic /ˌɛpɪd͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk/ adj
epigenetisk
(genetics) Of or relating to epigenetics.

epigenetics /ˌɛpɪd͡ʒəˈnɛtɪks/ n
epigenetik
(genetics) The study of the processes involved in the genetic development of an organism, especially the activation and deactivation of genes.
(genetics) The study of heritable changes caused by the activation and deactivation of genes without any change in DNA sequence.

epiglottis /ˌɛ.pə.ˈɡlɑ.tɪs/ /ˌɛ.pɪ.ˈɡlɒ.tɪs/ epiglottides epiglottises n
epiglottis struplock
(anatomy) A cartilaginous organ in the throat of terrestrial vertebrates covering the glottis when swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea, and in Homo sapiens also a speech organ.

epigone /ˈɛpəɡoʊn/ /ˈɛpəɡɑn/ /ˈɛpəɡəʊn/ /ˈɛpɪɡoʊn/ /ˈɛpɪɡɑn/ /ˈɛpɪɡəʊn/ epigones n
epigon
An undistinguished or inferior imitator of a well known artist or their style.

epigram /ˈɛpɪɡɹæm/ epigrams n
epigram
A short, witty or pithy poem.

epigrammatic adj
epigrammatisk
having the characteristics of an epigram

epigraph /ˈɛpɪˌɡɹæf/ epigraphs n
epigraf
An inscription, especially on a building.

epilator epilators n
epilator
An electrically-powered device used for hair removal by mechanically grasping multiple hairs simultaneously and pulling them out.

epilepsy /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/ epilepsies n
epilepsi
(pathology) A medical condition in which the sufferer experiences seizures (or convulsions) and blackouts.

epilogue /ˈɛp.ɪ.lɒɡ/ /ˈɛpɪlɑɡ/ /ˈɛpɪlɔɡ/ epilogues n
epilog efterord
A short speech, spoken directly at the audience at the end of a play

epinephrine /ɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/ epinephrines n
adrenalin
(hormone, neurotransmitter, organic compound, medicine) A catecholamine hormone and neurotransmitter; as a hormone, secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress (when it stimulates the autonomic nervous system); as a neurotransmitter, synthesized from norepinephrine. It is also used as a medication.

epiphenomenon /-fɪ-/ /-nən/ /ˌɛpəfəˈnɑmənə/ /ˌɛpəfəˈnɑməˌnɑn/ /ˌɛpɪfəˈnɒmɪnə/ /ˌɛpɪfəˈnɒmɪnən/ epiphenomena epiphenomenons n
epifenomen
(philosophy, psychology) A mental process or state that is an incidental by-product of physiological events in the brain or nervous system.

epiphyte /ˈɛpɪfɑɪt/ epiphytes n
epifyt
(botany) A plant that grows on another, using it for physical support but obtaining no nutrients from it and neither causing damage nor offering benefit; an air plant.

episcopal /əˈpɪs.kə.pl̩/ more episcopal most episcopal adj
biskoplig episkopal
Of or relating to the affairs of a bishop in various Christian churches.

episiotomy /əˌpiːziːˈɒtəmiː/ /ˌɛpəsaɪˈɒtəmiː/ episiotomies n
episiotomi perineotomi klipp
(medical) A surgical incision through the perineum made to enlarge the vagina and assist childbirth.

episode /ˈep.ɪ.səʉd/ /ˈɛp.ə.soʊd/ /ˈɛp.ɪ.səʊd/ episodes n
episod
An incident, action, or time period standing out by itself, but more or less connected with a complete series of events.
episod avsnitt
An instalment of a drama told in parts, as in a TV series.

episodic /ˌɛpɪˈsɑdɪk/ more episodic most episodic adj
episodisk

epistemic /-ˈstɛ-/ /ˌɛpəˈstimɪk/ /ˌɛpɪˈstiːmɪk/ adj
epistemisk
(philosophy) Of or relating to cognition or knowledge, its scope, or how it is acquired. [from early 19th c.]

epistemological /ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɑd͡ʒəkəl/ /ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ more epistemological most epistemological adj
epistemologisk kunskapsteoretisk
Of or pertaining to epistemology or theory of knowledge, as a field of study.

epistemology /iˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /əˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɛˌpɪs.tiˈmɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɛˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˌpɪs.təˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ epistemologies n
epistemologi kunskapsteori
(uncountable) The branch of philosophy dealing with the study of knowledge; the theory of knowledge, asking such questions as "What is knowledge?", "How is knowledge acquired?", "What do people know?", "How do we know what we know?", "How do we know it is true?", and so on.

epistle /ɪˈpɪs(ə)l/ /ɪˈpɪsl̩/ epistles n
epistel
(chiefly, literary, or, humorous) A letter, especially one which is formal or issued publicly.

epitaph /ˈɛp.ɪˌtæf/ /ˈɛp.ɪˌtɑːf/ epitaphs n
epitafium epitaf
An inscription on a gravestone in memory of the deceased.

epithelium /ˌɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm/ epithelia epitheliums n
epitel
(anatomy) A membranous tissue composed of one or more layers of cells which forms the covering of most internal and external surfaces of the body and its organs: internally including the lining of vessels and other small cavities, and externally being the skin.

epithet /ˈɛp.əˌθɛt/ /ˈɛp.ɪˌθɛt/ epithets n
epitet
A term used to characterize a person or thing.
(taxonomy) A word in the scientific name of a taxon following the name of the genus or species. This applies only to formal names of plants, fungi and bacteria. In formal names of animals the corresponding term is the specific name.

epitome /əˈpɪt.ə.mi/ /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/ epitomai epitomes n
inbegrepp inkarnation personifiering sammandrag
The embodiment or encapsulation of a class of items.
personifikation
A representative example.

epitomize /əˈpɪt.əˌmaɪz/ v
sammanfatta
To make an epitome of; to shorten; to condense.
personifiera representera
To be an epitome of.

epitope epitopes n
epitop
(biochemistry) The part of a biomolecule (such as a protein) which is the target of an immune response

epoch /ˈeɪˌpɑk/ /ˈiˌpɑk/ /ˈiːpɒk/ /ˈɛp.ək/ /ˈɛpək/ /ˈɛpˌɑk/ epochs n
epok
A particular period of history, or of a person's life, especially one considered noteworthy or remarkable.
(geology) A geochronologic unit of hundreds of thousands to millions of years; a subdivision of a period, and subdivided into ages (or sometimes subepochs).

eponym /ˈɛpənɪm/ eponyms n
eponym
A real or fictitious person or thing whose name has given rise to the name of a particular item.
A word formed from a real or fictive person’s name.

epopee /ˈɛpəpiː/ epopees n
epopé
(rare, literary) an epic, saga

epsilon /ɛpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈɛp.sɪ.lən/ /ˈɛp.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈɛp.sɪˌlɒn/ epsila epsilons n
epsilon
The name for the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet, ε or Ε, preceded by delta (Δ, δ) and followed by zeta (Ζ, ζ).

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ /ˈiːkəl/ more equal most equal adj
lik jämlik
(not comparable) The same in all respects.
lik
(mathematics, not comparable) Exactly identical, having the same value.

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ /ˈiːkəl/ equals n
jämlike like
A person or thing of equal status to others.

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ /ˈiːkəl/ v
vara lika med
(mathematics, copulative) To be equal to, to have the same value as; to correspond to.
betyda
(informal) To have as its consequence.

equal sign equal signs n
lika-med lika-med-tecken likhetstecken
A symbol (=) used in mathematics to indicate that two values are the same, and elsewhere in various other ways, such as (formerly) to separate the signature from the content of a telegram.

equality /ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ /ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ [ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ɾi] equalities n
likhet jämlikhet
(mathematics) The fact of being equal, of having the same value.
jämlikhet jämställdhet likabehandling
The equal treatment of people irrespective of social or cultural differences.

equally /ˈiːkwəli/ /ˈiːkəli/ more equally most equally adv
jämlikt
(manner) In an equal manner; in equal shares or proportion; with equal and impartial justice; evenly

equanimity /ˌiːkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/ /ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/ equanimities n
jämnmod sinnesro själsro
The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress.

equation /ɪˈkweɪʃən/ /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ equations n
ekvation
(astronomy) A small correction to observed values to remove the effects of systematic errors in an observation.

equative /i(ː)ˈkweɪtɪv/ /ˈɛkwətɪv/ equatives n
ekvativ
(grammar) A grammatical case in certain languages, including Ossetic and Sumerian, that indicates something is like something else. English equivalents include he was the same age as her and he looks like him.

equator /iˈkweɪ.tɚ/ /ɪˈkweɪ.tə/ /ɪˈkweɪ.tɚ/ equators n
ekvator
(geography, often, _, “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemisphere.

equatorial /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/ more equatorial most equatorial adj
ekvatorial
of, near, or relating to the equator

equerry /ɪˈkwɛ.ɹi/ /ˈɛ.kwə.ɹi/ equerries n
stallmästare
An officer responsible for the care and supervision of the horses of a person of rank.

equestrian more equestrian most equestrian adj
häst rida
Of horseback riding or horseback riders.

equestrian equestrians n
ryttare ryttarinna
One who rides a horse.

equestrianism equestrianisms n
hästsport
The art or sport of riding horses.

equiangular adj
likvinklig
(geometry) Of a polygon, having all interior angles equal. This is not necessarily a regular polygon, since that would also be equilateral; a rectangle is equiangular but not equilateral, unless it is a square.

equigranular more equigranular most equigranular adj
jämnkornig

equilateral triangle equilateral triangles n
liksidig triangel
(geometry) A triangle having all three sides equal.

equilibrist equilibrists n
ekvilibrist
(archaic) A tightrope walker.

equilibrium /iːkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/ /ɛkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/ equilibria equilibriums n
balans jämviktsläge
jämvikt
The condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change.

equinox /ˈi-/ /ˈiː-/ /ˈɛkwəˌnɑks/ /ˈɛkwɪnɒks/ /ˌi-/ /ˌiː-/ /ˌɛkwəˈnɑktiz/ /ˌɛkwɪˈnɒktiːz/ equinoctes equinoxes n
dagjämning
One of two times in the year (one in March and the other in September) when the length of the day and the night are equal, which occurs when the Earth is squarely facing the sun and the sun is directly overhead at the equator; this marks the beginning of spring in one hemisphere and autumn in the other.

equip /ɪˈkwɪp/ v
utrusta
(transitive) To supply with something necessary in order to carry out a specific action or task; to provide with (e.g. weapons, provisions, munitions, rigging)

equipage /ˈɛ.kwɪ.pɪdʒ/ equipages n
ekipage
A type of horse-drawn carriage.

equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ equipments n
utrustning utrustande
The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.
utrustning
Any items used in equipping something or someone, for example things needed for an expedition or voyage.

equitable /ˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/ more equitable most equitable adj
rättvis
Marked by or having equity.

equity /ˈɛk.wɪ.ti/ equities n
eget kapital
(accounting) Ownership interest in a company as determined by subtracting liabilities from assets.

equivalence /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.ləns/ equivalences n
ekvivalens likvärdighet
(uncountable) The condition of being equivalent or essentially equal.
ekvivalens
(countable, mathematics) An equivalence relation; ≡; ~
(uncountable, logic) The relationship between two propositions that are either both true or both false.

equivalence class equivalence classes n
ekvivalensklass
(set theory) Any one of the subsets into which an equivalence relation partitions a set, each of these subsets containing all the elements of the set that are equivalent under the equivalence relation.

equivalence relation equivalence relations n
ekvivalensrelation
(set theory) A binary relation that is reflexive, symmetric and transitive.

equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ more equivalent most equivalent adj
ekvivalent likvärdig
Similar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal.
ekvivalent
(mathematics) Relating to the corresponding elements of an equivalence relation.

equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ equivalents n
ekvivalent motsvarighet
Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

equivocal /əˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ɪˈkwɪvək(ə)l/ more equivocal most equivocal adj
tvetydig
Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.

equivocate /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/ v
uttrycka sig tvetydigt
(intransitive) To speak using double meaning; to speak ambiguously, unclearly or doubtfully, with intent to deceive.

equivocation /əˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃn/ /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃn̩/ /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/ equivocations n
ekvivokation
(logic) A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression.
tvetydighet
The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, possibly intentionally and with the aim of misleading.

era /ˈɛɹ.ə/ /ˈɪə.ɹə/ /ˈɪɚ.ə/ [ˈɪə̯.ɹə] eras n
era tidevarv
A time period of indeterminate length, generally more than one year.
era
(geology) A geochronologic unit of tens to hundreds of millions of years; a subdivision of an eon, and subdivided into periods.

eradicate /ɪˈɹæd.ɪ.keɪt/ v
dra upp med rötterna tillintetgöra utrota
(transitive) To pull up by the roots; to uproot.
utrota tillintetgöra
(transitive) To destroy completely; to reduce to nothing radically; to put an end to; to extirpate.

erase /ɪˈɹeɪs/ /ɪˈɹeɪz/ v
radera
(transitive) To obliterate information from (a storage medium), such as to clear or (with magnetic storage) to demagnetize.
(transitive) To obliterate (information) from a storage medium, such as to clear or to overwrite.
(intransitive) To be erased (have markings removed, have information removed, or be cleared of information).

eraser /ɪˈɹeɪsɚ/ /ɪˈɹeɪzə/ erasers n
suddgummi radergummi sudd
(North America, Philippines) A thing used to erase or remove something written or drawn by a pen or a pencil.
tavelsudd
(North America, Philippines) A thing used to erase something written by chalk on a chalkboard, by marker on a whiteboard, or by some other erasable implement; a chalkboard eraser, whiteboard eraser, etc.

erbium /ˈɜː.bɪ.əm/ /ˈɝ.bi.əm/ erbiums n
erbium
A chemical element (symbol Er) with atomic number 68: a silvery-white metal, in nature always found in combination with other elements.

erect /ɪˈɹɛkt/ more erect most erect adj
rest upprätt
Upright; vertical or reaching broadly upwards.

erect /ɪˈɹɛkt/ v
resa
(transitive) To put up by the fitting together of materials or parts.
(transitive) To set up or establish; to found; to form; to institute.

erectile dysfunction n
erektil dysfunktion vinballe
(medicine, pathology) The inability of a male to achieve or sustain an erection.

erection /ɪˈɹɛkʃən/ erections n
erektion stånd
(uncountable, physiology, of a penis or clitoris) The state or quality of being erect from engorgement with blood.

eremitic /ɛɹəˈmɪtɪk/ more eremitic most eremitic adj
eremitisk
Characteristic of a hermit

ergo /ˈɛɚɡoʊ/ /ˈɝɡoʊ/ adv
alltså ergo följaktligen
Consequently, therefore, or thus.

ergo /ˈɛɚɡoʊ/ /ˈɝɡoʊ/ conjunction
alltså följaktligen därför
therefore (especially in syllogisms)

ergodic /ɜɹˈɡoʊdɪk/ /ɜɹˈɡɑdɪk/ more ergodic most ergodic adj
ergodisk
(mathematics, physics) Of or relating to certain systems that, given enough time, will eventually return to a previously experienced state.

ergonomics /əːɡəˈnɒmɪks/ /ˌɝɡəˈnɑmɪks/ n
ergonomi
The science of the design of equipment, especially so as to reduce operator fatigue, discomfort and injury. [from c. 1950.]

erhu /ɚˈhuː/ /ˈɜːhuː/ erhu erhus n
erhu
A type of bowed spike fiddle having two strings, originating in China as part of the huqin family of string instruments.

erm /ɜːm/ /ɝm/ interjection
öh
(UK) Used in hesitant speech, or to express uncertainty; um, umm.

ermine /ˈɜːmɪn/ /ˈɝmɪn/ adj
hermelin
(tincture) In blazon, of the colour ermine (white with black spots).

ermine /ˈɜːmɪn/ /ˈɝmɪn/ ermine ermines n
hermelin lekatt
A weasel found in northern latitudes (Mustela erminea in Eurasia, Alaska, and the Arctic, Mustela haidarum in Haida Gwaii, Mustela richardsonii in the rest of North America); its dark brown fur turns white in winter, apart from the black tip of the tail.
hermelin
(tincture) A white field with black spots.

ermines /ˈɜːmɪnz/ /ˈɝmɪnz/ adj
kontrahermelin
(tincture) : In blazon, coloured with a heraldic fur of a black field with white spots; counter-ermine.

erminois adj
guldhermelin
(tincture) In blazon, ermine with a field or instead of argent (gold with black spots).

erode /ɪˈɹoʊd/ /ɪˈɹəʊd/ v
erodera
To wear away by abrasion, corrosion or chemical reaction.

erogenous /əˈɹɒd͡ʒɪnəs/ more erogenous most erogenous adj
erogen
Sensitive to sexual arousal.

erogenous zone erogenous zones n
erogen zon
(sexuality) A part of the human body that is particularly responsive to sexual stimulation.

eromenos /ɛˈɹəʊmɛnɒs/ eromenoi n
eromenos
(historical) An adolescent boy in Ancient Greece who was courted by an older man, or was in an erotic relationship with him.

erosion /əˈɹoʊʒən/ /əˈɹəʊʒən/ erosions n
erosion
(uncountable) The result of having been worn away or eroded, as by a glacier on rock or the sea on a cliff face.
(uncountable) The changing of a surface by mechanical action, friction, thermal expansion contraction, or impact.
(uncountable, figurative) The gradual loss of something as a result of an ongoing process.
(uncountable) Destruction by abrasive action of fluids.

erotic /ɪˈɹɑtɪk/ /ɪˈɹɒtɪk/ more erotic most erotic adj
erotisk
Relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement.

erotica /ɪˈɹɒt.ɪkə/ eroticas n
erotik
(uncountable) Erotic literature, art, decoration, or other such work.

erotically more erotically most erotically adv
erotiskt
in an erotic manner

err /ɛə(ɹ)/ /ɛɚ/ /ɜː(ɹ)/ /ɝ/ v
fela göra misstag

err on the side of caution v
ta det säkra före det osäkra
(idiomatic) To act in the least risky manner in a situation in which one is uncertain about the consequences.

errand /ˈɛɹənd/ errands n
ärende
A journey undertaken to accomplish some task.
The purpose of such a journey.
budskap meddelande
An oral message trusted to a person for delivery.

errand boy errand boys n
springpojke
A male employed to run errands.

errata /ɛˈɹɑtə/ /ɛˈɹɑːtə/ n
corrigenda errata erratalista rättelser
An added page in a printed work where errors which are discovered after printing and their corrections (corrigenda) are listed.

erratic /ɪˈɹætɪk/ erratics n
flyttblock
(geology) A rock moved from one location to another, usually by a glacier.

erroneous /ɛɹˈoʊ.ni.əs/ /ɛɹˈəʊ.nɪ.əs/ /ɪˈɹoʊ.ni.əs/ /ɪˈɹəʊ.nɪ.əs/ more erroneous most erroneous adj
felaktig
Containing an error; inaccurate.

erroneously /ɪˈɹəʊnɪəsli/ more erroneously most erroneously adv
felaktigt
In an erroneous manner.

error /ɛɚ/ /ˈɛɹ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛɹ.ɚ/ errors n
misstag
fel
(countable) A mistake; an accidental wrong action or a false statement not made deliberately.

error /ɛɚ/ /ˈɛɹ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛɹ.ɚ/ v
upptäcka fel
(computing) To function improperly due to an error, especially accompanied by error message.
orsaka fel
(telecommunications) To show or contain an error or fault.

error message error messages n
felmeddelande
(computing) A message displayed when a failure condition occurs, usually on a computer or device.

ersatz /ɛəɹˈsɑːts/ /ɛəɹˈzɑːts/ /ˈɛəzæts/ /ˈɛəɹsɑts/ /ˈɛəɹzɑts/ /ˈɜːsæts/ /ˈɝsæts/ [ɛəɹˈsɑːts] ersatzes n
ersättning
Something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute.

erstwhile /ˈɜː(ɹ)st.waɪl/ /ˈɝst.waɪl/ adj
före detta tidigare föregående förre
(literary, legal, or, India) Former, previous.

erudite /ˈɛɹ.(j)u.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.(j)ə.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.ʊ.daɪt/ more erudite most erudite adj
lärd
Learned, scholarly, with emphasis on knowledge gained from books.

erudition /ˌɛɹʊˈdɪʃən/ eruditions n
vitterhet beläsenhet bildning erudition lärdom
Profound knowledge acquired from learning and scholarship.

erupt /ɪˈɹʌpt/ v
få ett utbrott
(intransitive) To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).

eruption /ɪˈɹʌpʃən/ eruptions n
eruption utbrott vulkanutbrott
A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.

erysipelas /ˌɛ.ɹɪˈsɪp.ɪl.əs/ /ˌɛɹ.əˈsɪp.ləs/ /ˌɛɹ.əˈsɪp.əl.əs/ /ˌɪɹ.əˈsɪp.ləs/ /ˌɪɹ.əˈsɪp.əl.əs/ erysipelases n
rosfeber
(disease) An acute, sometimes recurrent febrile disease caused by infection of a hemolytic streptococcus, associated with intense edematous local inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, and marked by large raised red patches on the skin.

erythromycin /ɪˌɹɪθ.ɹə(ʊ)ˈmʌɪ.sɪn/ /ɪˌɹɪθ.ɹəˈmaɪ.sn̩/ erythromycins n
erytromycin

erythropoiesis erythropoieses n
erytropoes
The production of red blood cells (in bone marrow)

erythropoietin /ɪˌɹɪθɹəˈpɔɪ.ɪtɪn/ erythropoietins n
erytropoietin erytropoetin
(biochemistry) A glycoprotein hormone that functions as a cytokine for erythrocyte precursors in bone marrow.

escalate /ˈɛs.kjə.leɪt/ /ˈɛs.kə.leɪt/ v
eskalera trappa upp
(ambitransitive) To increase (something) in extent or intensity; to intensify or step up.

escalation /ˈɛs.kəˌleɪ.ʃən/ escalations n
eskalering upptrappning
a deliberate or premeditated increase in the violence or geographic scope of a conflict

escalator /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tə/ /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tɚ/ escalators n
rulltrappa
A motor-driven mechanical device consisting of a continuous loop of steps that automatically conveys people from one floor to another.

escapade /ˈɛskəˌpeɪd/ escapades n
eskapad
A daring or adventurous act; an undertaking which goes against convention.

escape /əˈskeɪp/ /ɛ-/ /ɛk-/ /ɪk-/ /ɪˈskeɪp/ escapes n
flykt
The act of leaving a dangerous or unpleasant situation.

escape /əˈskeɪp/ /ɛ-/ /ɛk-/ /ɪk-/ /ɪˈskeɪp/ v
rymma fly
(intransitive) To get free; to free oneself.
fly undgå undfly
(transitive) To avoid (any unpleasant person or thing); to elude, get away from.
komma undan
(intransitive) To avoid capture; to get away with something, avoid punishment.
avbryta
(computing) To halt a program or command by pressing a key (such as the "Esc" key) or combination of keys.

escape artist escape artists n
utbrytarkung
A person who is skilled at escaping from confinement, for example from prisons.

escape velocity escape velocities n
flykthastighet
(astrophysics) The minimum speed needed to escape the gravitational field of a planet or other body.

escapee /əˈskeɪˌpi/ /ˌɛsˌkeɪˈpi/ escapees n
rymling
Someone who has become free through escaping imprisonment.

escapism /ɪˈskeɪpɪzəm/ escapisms n
eskapism
An inclination to escape from routine or reality into fantasy.

escapology /ˈɛs.kəˌpɑl.ə.dʒi/ /ˈɛs.kəˌpɒl.ə.dʒiː/ escapologies n
utbrytarkonst
The study or art of escaping from a physical restraint, enclosure, or constriction, such as a rope, a sealed box, handcuffs, etc.; escape artistry.

eschatology /ˌɛs.kəˈtɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛsk.əˈtɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ eschatologies n
eskatologi
(countable) A system of doctrines concerning final matters, such as death.
(uncountable) The study of the end times—the end of the world, notably in Christian and Islamic theology, the second coming of Christ, the Apocalypse, or the Last Judgment.

eschew /s.t͡ʃ/ /sk/ /ɛsˈt͡ʃju/ /ɛsˈt͡ʃu/ /ɛsˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɛˈskju/ /ɛˈʃu/ /ɪsˈt͡ʃu/ /ɪsˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɪʃˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɪˈʃu/ /ʃ/ v
undvika sky
(transitive, formal) To avoid; to shun, to shy away from.

escort /ɪsˈkɔɹt/ /ɪsˈkɔːt/ /ˈɛs.kɔɹt/ /ˈɛs.kɔːt/ escorts n
ledsagare
An accompanying person in such a group.
An accompanying person in a social gathering, etc.

escritoire /ˌɛskɹiˈtwɑː/ /ˌɛskɹɪˈtwɑːɹ/ escritoires n
sekretär
A writing desk with a hinged door that provides the writing surface.

escrow /ˈɛ.skɹoʊ̯/ /ˈɛ.skɹəʊ̯/ escrows n
deposition

escutcheon /ɪˈskʌt͡ʃən/ escutcheons n
vapensköld
(heraldry) An individual or corporate coat of arms.

esker /ˈɛskə/ /ˈɛskɚ/ eskers n
rullstensås ås
A long, narrow, sinuous ridge created by deposits from a stream running beneath a glacier.

esophageal cancer esophageal cancers n
esofaguscancer matstrupscancer
(pathology, US) (oncology) A malignancy in the esophagus.

esophagitis esophagitides n
esofagit
(American spelling) Inflammation of the oesophagus.

esoteric /ˌiː.səˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ /ˌɛs.oʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ /ˌɛs.əˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ more esoteric most esoteric adj
esoterisk
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.
Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.

esoterism esoterisms n
esoterism
The inward forms of faith and religion; transcendence, mystic experience, and internal realizations of the Divine.

espagnolette espagnolettes n
spanjolett
A locking device normally mounted on a pair French windows or casement window.

especially /əˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɛkˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɛsˈpɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɪˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ more especially most especially adv
särskilt speciellt
(focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.

espionage /ˈɛs.pi.ə.ˌnɑːʒ/ espionages n
spionage spioneri
The act or process of learning secret information through clandestine means.

espouse /ɪˈspaʊs/ /ɪˈspaʊz/ v
anamma
(transitive, figurative, modern usage) To accept, support, or take on as one’s own (an idea or a cause).

espresso /əˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɛkˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɛkˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɛˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɛˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɪkˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɪkˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɪˈspɹɛsəʊ/ espressi espressos n
espresso
A concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee.

esprit de corps /ɛˌspɹi də ˈkɔɹ/ /ɛˌspɹiː də ˈkɔː/ n
kåranda
(idiomatic) A shared spirit of comradeship, enthusiasm, and devotion to a cause among the members of a group, for example of a military unit.

espy /əˈspaɪ/ /ɛ-/ /ɪˈspaɪ/ v
få syn på
To observe (someone or something) as a spy; also, to examine or observe (someone or something) carefully; or to look out or watch for.

essay /ɛˈseɪ/ /ˈɛs.eɪ/ essays n
essä uppsats
(authorship) A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.

essayist /ˈɛ.seɪ.ɪst/ essayists n
essäist essäförfattare
One who composes essays; a writer of short compositions.

essence /ˈɛsəns/ essences n
essens
The inherent nature of a thing or idea.
Fragrance, a perfume.

essential /ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/ [əˈsɛn.tʃəl] more essential most essential adj
oumbärlig väsentlig
nödvändig
Necessary.
essentiell
Very important; of high importance.

essential oil essential oils n
eterisk olja
A volatile oil, used to make perfumes and flavourings, especially one having the characteristic odour of the plant from which it is obtained.

essential tremor essential tremors n
essentiell tremor
(medicine, chiefly, uncountable) A neurological condition that causes rhythmic shaking of unknown cause in one or more parts of the body during voluntary movements.

essentialism essentialisms n
essentialism
(philosophy) The view that objects have properties that are essential to them.

essentialist essentialists n
essentialist
An advocate of essentialism.

essentially /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/ more essentially most essentially adv
i grund och botten
in essence

essive /ˈɛsɪv/ essives n
essiv
(grammar) the essive case, or a word in that case.

establish /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ v
grunda grundlägga motivera
(transitive) To make stable or firm; to confirm.
etablera grunda
(transitive) To form; to found; to institute; to set up in business.
fastställa
(transitive) To prove and cause to be accepted as true; to establish a fact; to demonstrate.

established /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/ more established most established adj
etablerad
Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.

established church established churches n
statskyrka
A church that is officially recognized as a national or state church by a government; in England it is the Church of England.

establishment /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/ establishments n
etablering
The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.
etablissemang
(usually with "the") The ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo. Also Establishment.
etablerande etablering
(Christianity) The institution and official status of a church as a state church, especially that of the Church of England and historically of Ireland.

estate /ɪˈsteɪt/ estates n
dödsbo sterbhus
The collective property and liabilities of someone, especially a deceased person. [from 19th c.]
stånd
(historical) A major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country and formerly possessing distinct political rights (Estates of the realm). [from 14th c.]
egendom äga
An (especially extensive) area of land, under a single ownership. [from 18th c.]

estate agent estate agents n
fastighetsmäklare
(British, Ireland) A person or company that acts in the sale, purchase, lease or maintenance of land, property, real estate etc for another.

esteem /əˈstiːm/ /ɪˈstiːm/ esteems n
aktning vördnad
Favourable regard.

esteem /əˈstiːm/ /ɪˈstiːm/ v
vörda
To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.
uppskattning
To regard something as valuable; to prize.

ester /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ esters n
ester
(organic compound) A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water, which contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond (i.e., carbonyl) joined via carbon to another oxygen atom.

estimate /ˈɛs.tə.mət/ /ˈɛs.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ˈɛs.tɪˌmeɪt/ estimates n
uppskattning skattning
A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.

estimate /ˈɛs.tə.mət/ /ˈɛs.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ˈɛs.tɪˌmeɪt/ v
uppskatta
To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.

estimation /ˌes.tɪˈmæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛs.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛs.tɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ estimations n
uppskattning
The process of making an estimate.
The amount, extent, position, size, or value reached in an estimate.

estival /iːˈstaɪv(ə)l/ /ɛˈstaɪv(ə)l/ /ˈiːstɪv(ə)l/ /ˈɛstaɪv(ə)l/ more estival most estival adj
somrig
Of or relating to summer.

estradiol /ˌɛ.stɹəˈdaɪˌɔl/ estradiols n
östradiol

estrogen /ˈiːstɹəd͡ʒən/ /ˈɛstɹəd͡ʒən/ estrogens n
östrogen
(steroid hormone) Any of a group of steroids that are secreted by the ovaries and function as female sex hormones.

estuary /ˈɛstjʊəɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃəɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃʊəɹi/ estuaries n
estuarium estuarie
A coastal water body where ocean tides and river water merge, resulting in a brackish water zone.

et al. /eɪˈtɑːl/ /ɛtˈæl/ /ɛtˈɑːl/ /ɛtˈɔl/ phraseologicalUnit
et al. m.fl. med flera
And others; to complete a list, especially of persons, as authors of a published work.

et tu, Brute /ɛt ˈtu ˌbɹutɛ/ phraseologicalUnit
även du, Brutus? även du, min Brutus?
"You too, Brutus" or "even you, Brutus"; expressing a recognition of betrayal.

eta /ˈeɪtə/ /ˈiːtə/ etas n
eta
The seventh letter of the Modern Greek alphabet, the eighth in Old Greek.

etc. /ɪkˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ɪt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ˌɛkˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ˌɛt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ phraseologicalUnit
och så vidare osv. et c. et cetera etc etc.
And so on: used to note that the rest of a list or piece of information has been left out on the assumption that it is similar or already known.

etcher etchers n
etsare
A person who etches

eternal /iˈtɝ.nəl/ /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɪˈtɝ.nəl/ more eternal most eternal adj
evig
Lasting forever; unending.

eternity /ɪˈtɜː.nə.ti/ /ɪˈtɝnɪti/ eternities n
evighet
(uncountable) Existence without end, infinite time.
(countable) A period of time which extends infinitely far into the future.
(metaphysical) The remainder of time that elapses after death.
(informal, hyperbole) A comparatively long time.

ethane /ˈiːθeɪn/ /ˈɛθeɪn/ ethanes n
etan
(organic compound, uncountable) An aliphatic hydrocarbon, C2H6, gaseous at normal temperatures and pressures, being a constituent of natural gas.

ethanol /ˈɛθ.ə.nɑl/ /ˈɛθ.ə.nɒl/ ethanols n
etanol
(organic compound) A simple aliphatic alcohol formally derived from ethane by replacing one hydrogen atom with a hydroxyl group: CH3-CH2-OH.

ether /ˈi.θɚ/ /ˈiː.θə/ ethers n
eter
(uncountable, literary, or, poetic) The substance formerly supposed to fill the upper regions of the atmosphere above the clouds, in particular as a medium breathed by deities.
(uncountable, physics, historical) Often as aether and more fully as luminiferous aether: a substance once thought to fill all unoccupied space that allowed electromagnetic waves to pass through it and interact with matter, without exerting any resistance to matter or energy; its existence was disproved by the 1887 Michelson–Morley experiment and the theory of relativity propounded by Albert Einstein (1879–1955).
(uncountable, organic compound) Diethyl ether (C4H10O), an organic compound with a sweet odour used in the past as an anaesthetic.
(countable, organic compound) Any of a class of organic compounds containing an oxygen atom bonded to two hydrocarbon groups.

ethereal /ɪˈθɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ɪˈθɪɚ.i.əl/ more ethereal most ethereal adj
eterisk
Consisting of ether; hence, exceedingly light or airy; tenuous; spiritlike; characterized by extreme delicacy, as form, manner, thought, etc.

ethical /ˈɛθɪkəl/ more ethical most ethical adj
etisk
(philosophy, not comparable) Of or relating to the study of ethics.
(not comparable) Of or relating to the accepted principles of right and wrong, especially those of some organization or profession.

ethicist /ˈɛθɪsɪst/ ethicists n
etiker
A person, especially a philosopher, who studies ethics (principles governing right and wrong conduct).

ethics /ˈɛθ.ɪks/ ethics n
etik
(philosophy) The study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct.
The standards that govern the conduct of a person, especially a member of a profession.

ethnic /ˈɛθ.nɪk/ more ethnic most ethnic adj
etnisk
Of or relating to a group of people having common racial, ancestral, national, religious or cultural origins.
Characteristic of a foreign or a minority group's culture.

ethnic cleansing n
etnisk rensning
The mass expulsion or killing of people belonging to one ethnic group by those of another.

ethnic group ethnic groups n
etnisk grupp
A group of people who identify with one another, especially on the basis of ancestral, national, cultural, historical or religious grounds.

ethnic minority ethnic minorities n
etnisk minoritet
A group of people who have a different ethnicity, religion, language or culture from that of the majority of people in the place where they live.

ethnicity /ɛθˈnɪsɪti/ ethnicities n
etnicitet
The common characteristics of a group of people, especially regarding ancestry, culture, language or national experiences.

ethno- /ɛθnoʊ/ prefix
etno-
race; ethnicity (in the sense of classification of human beings).

ethnocentric more ethnocentric most ethnocentric adj
etnocentrisk
Of or pertaining to ethnocentrism.

ethnographer ethnographers n
etnograf
One who practices ethnography.

ethnographic adj
etnografisk
Relating to ethnography.

ethnolect /ˈɛθnəlɛkt/ ethnolects n
etnolekt
A language variety specific to an ethnic group.

ethnological more ethnological most ethnological adj
etnologisk
Of or pertaining to ethnology.

ethnologist ethnologists n
etnolog
One who practices ethnology.

ethnology ethnologies n
etnologi
(anthropology) The branch of anthropology that studies and compares the different human cultures.

ethnoreligious /ˌɛθnəʊɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒəs/ adj
etnoreligiös
Of or pertaining to ethnicity and religion.

ethos /ˈiːθɒs/ /ˈiθoʊs/ /ˈiθɑs/ ethe ethea ethoses n
etos livssyn
(art) The traits in a work of art which express the ideal or typic character, as influenced by the ethos (character or fundamental values) of a people, rather than emotional situations or individual character traits in a narrow sense; opposed to pathos.

ethoxyquin n
etoxikin

ethyl /ˈiːθaɪl/ /ˈiːθɪl/ /ˈɛθaɪl/ /ˈɛθəl/ /ˈɛθɪl/ ethyls n
etyl
(organic chemistry) The univalent hydrocarbon radical, C2H5, formally derived from ethane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.

ethyl acetate n
etylacetat
(organic compound) The ethyl ester of acetic acid; CH3COOCH2CH3

ethylene /ˈɛθəˌliːn/ /ˈɛθɪˌliːn/ ethylenes n
eten etylen
(organic compound) The common name for the organic chemical compound ethene. The simplest alkene, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C2H4.

ethylene oxide n
etenoxid
(organic compound) The simplest epoxide; used as a sterilizing agent and in the production of ethylene glycol.

etiquette /ˈɛt.ɪ.kɪt/ /ˈɛt.ɪˌkɛt/ etiquettes n
etikett
The manners or decent behaviour to be observed in social or professional life; conventional decorum; the ceremonial code of polite society.
The customary behavior of members of a profession, business, law, or sports team towards each other.

etude /eɪˈtjuːd/ /eɪˈtuːd/ /ˈeɪˌtjud/ /ˈeɪˌtud/ etudes n
etyd
(music) A short piece of music, designed to give a performer practice in a particular area or skill.

etymological /ˌɛt.ɪ.məˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ more etymological most etymological adj
etymologisk
(not, _, comparable) Of or relating to etymology.

etymologist etymologists n
etymolog
A lexicographer or linguist who specializes in etymology (the origins of words)

etymologize v
etymologisera
(linguistics, ambitransitive) To find or provide the etymology for a word.

etymology /ˌet.əˈmɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛt.əˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛt.ɪˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ [ˌeɾ.əˈmɔl.ə.d͡ʒi] [ˌɛɾ.əˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒi] etymologies n
etymologi
(countable) An account of the origin and historical development of a word as presented in a dictionary or the like.

etymon /ˈɛt.ə.mɑn/ /ˈɛt.ə.mɒn/ /ˈɛt.ɪ.mɒn/ etyma etymons n
stamord etymon
(linguistics, philology) The original or earlier form of an inherited or borrowed word, affix, or morpheme either from an earlier period in a language's development, from an ancestral language, or from a foreign language.

eucalyptus /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/ eucalypti eucalyptuses n
eukalyptus gummiträd
Any of many trees, of genus Eucalyptus, native mainly to Australia.

eugenics /juːˈd͡ʒɛnɪks/ n
eugenik rashygien
(sociology, biology) A social philosophy or practice which advocates the improvement of human hereditary qualities through selective breeding, either by encouraging people with good genetic qualities to reproduce (positive eugenics), or discouraging people with bad genetic qualities from reproducing (negative eugenics), or by technological means.

euhemerism /juˈhiməˌrɪzəm/ /juːˈhiːmərɪzm/ /juːˈhiːmərɪzəm/ euhemerisms n
euhemerism
(uncountable) The belief that legends and mythology arise from exaggerated descriptions of historical people and events.

eukaryote /juˈkæɹi.oʊt/ /juˈkæɹi.ɒt/ /juˈkæɹi.ət/ /juˈkɛəɹi.oʊt/ /juːˈkæɹi.əʊt/ eukarya eukaryotes n
eukaryot
(cytology) Any of the single-celled or multicellular organisms of the taxonomic domain Eukaryota, whose cells contain at least one distinct nucleus.

eukaryotic adj
eukaryot
(biology) Having complex cells in which the genetic material is organized into membrane-bound nuclei.

eulogy /ˈju.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˈjuː.lə.d͡ʒi/ eulogies n
lovtal
An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral.
beröm lovtal
Speaking highly of someone or something; the act of praising or commending someone or something.

eunuch /ˈjuː.nək/ eunuchs n
eunuck
A castrated human male.
Such a man employed as harem guard or in certain (mainly Eastern) monarchies (e.g. late Roman and Chinese Empires) as court or state officials.

euphemism /ˈjuː.fəˌmɪz.əm/ euphemisms n
eufemism
(uncountable) The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase which it replaces.

euphonious /juˈfoʊ.ni.əs/ /juːˈfəʊ.nɪ.əs/ more euphonious most euphonious adj
eufonisk
Of sounds, especially speech: demonstrating or possessing euphony; agreeable to the ear; pleasant-sounding.

euphony /ˈjuːfəni/ euphonies n
eufoni

euphoria /juːˈfɔːɹi.ə/ euphorias n
eufori
An excited state of joy; a feeling of intense happiness.

euphoric /juːˈfɒɹɪk/ more euphoric most euphoric adj
euforisk
Feeling great well-being or elation or intense happiness; characterized by euphoria

eureka /jəˈɹiː.kə/ /jʊˈɹiː.kə/ interjection
heureka eureka
An exclamation indicating sudden discovery.

euro /ˈjɝoʊ/ /ˈjʊəɹəʊ/ /ˈjʊɹoʊ/ euro euros n
euro
The currency unit of the European Monetary Union. Symbol: €

euro coin euro coins n
euromynt
any of the eight different coins that are in circulation in the eurozone, ranging in value from 1 cent to 2 euros. The 1 euro coin can also be specifically referred to as a euro coin.

europium /jʊəˈɹoʊ.pi.əm/ n
europium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Eu) with an atomic number of 63.

euthanasia /juː.θəˈneɪ.zɪ.ə/ /juːθəˈneɪʒə/ euthanasias n
eutanasi dödshjälp
The practice of intentionally killing a human being or animal for humane reasons, especially in order to end suffering.

euthyroid /juˈθaɪɹɔɪd/ adj
euthyroid eutyreoid
Having normal thyroid function.

eutrophicate v
övergöda övergödas
(ecology, transitive) To cause to become eutrophic.

eutrophication eutrophications n
eutrofiering övergödning
(biology) The process of becoming eutrophic; the ecosystem's response to the addition of artificial or natural nutrients, mainly phosphates, through detergents, fertilizers, or sewage, to an aquatic system.

evacuate /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/ v
evakuera utrymma
To make empty; to empty out; to remove the contents of, including to create a vacuum.
To remove; to eject; to void; to discharge, as the contents of a vessel, or of the bowels.

evacuation /ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃən/ evacuations n
evakuering utrymning
The act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion, especially for safety.

evaluation /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/ evaluations n
utvärdering bedömning
An assessment, such as an annual personnel performance review used as the basis for a salary increase or bonus, or a summary of a particular situation.

evaluator evaluators n
bedömare uppskattare värderare
Agent noun of evaluate; one who evaluates.

evangelist /ɪˈvænd͡ʒəlɪst/ evangelists n
evangelist
(Bible) A writer of a gospel, especially the four New Testament Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), usually capitalized (Evangelist).

evangelize /ɪˈvænd͡ʒəlaɪz/ v
evangelisera
To tell people about (a particular branch of) Christianity, especially in order to convert them; to preach the gospel to.

evaporate /ɪˈvæpəɹeɪt/ v
avdunsta dunsta förångas
(ambitransitive) to transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state
avdunsta
(transitive) to expel moisture from (usually by means of artificial heat), leaving the solid portion
dunsta
(transitive, figuratively) to give vent to; to dissipate

evaporator evaporators n
indunstare
A piece of equipment used to evaporate the solvent from a solution.

evasion /ɪˈveɪʒən/ evasions n
flykt
The act of eluding or evading or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding.

eve /iːv/ eves n
afton
The day or night before, usually used for holidays, such as Christmas Eve.

even /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ more even most even adj
jämn flat plan platt slät
Flat and level.
jämn stadig
Without great variation.
jämn
(not comparable, of an integer) Divisible by two.

even /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adv
ens till och med även rentav
In reality; implying an extreme example in the case mentioned, as compared to the implied reality.
ännu än än nu
Emphasizing a comparative.

even /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ evens n
afton kväll
(archaic, or, poetic) Evening.

even /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ v
jämna jämna ut plana ut platta till
(transitive, obsolete) To place in an equal state, as to obligation, or in a state in which nothing is due on either side; to balance, as accounts; to make quits.

even a blind squirrel can find a nut once in a while proverb
en blind höna finner också stundom ett korn en blind höna hittar också ett korn även en blind höna kan finna ett korn
A usually unreliable person can be right sometimes, even if it is just by chance.

even function even functions n
jämn funktion
(mathematics) Any function whose value is unchanged if the independent variable changes sign i.e. f(x) = f(-x)

even if conjunction
oavsett även om
Regardless of whether; irrespective of (something happening or being the case).

even so adv
i alla fall likväl trots det ändå
In spite of preceding a remark (or fact) within a given discourse.

even though conjunction
fastän även om
Although; though; despite or in spite of the fact that.

evening /ˈivnɪŋ/ /ˈiːvnɪŋ/ evenings n
kväll afton
The time of the day between the approximate time of midwinter dusk and midnight (compare afternoon); the period after the end of regular office working hours.

evening dress evening dresses n
aftonklänning
(countable) An elegant dress worn by women, especially for social events in the evening, an evening gown.

evening star pn
aftonstjärna
(astronomy) The planet Venus as seen in the western sky in the evening.

evenly /ˈiːvənli/ more evenly most evenly adv
jämnt
So as to form a flat surface.
(mathematics) In a manner that leaves no remainder.

event /əˈvɛnt/ /ɪˈvɛnt/ events n
evenemang händelse
An occurrence; something that happens.
evenemang tillställning arrangemang begivenhet
A prearranged social activity (function, etc.)
gren
One of several contests that combine to make up a competition.
händelse
(physics) A point in spacetime having three spatial coordinates and one temporal coordinate.
händelse event
(computing) A possible action that the user can perform that is monitored by an application or the operating system (event listener). When an event occurs an event handler is called which performs a specific task.
händelse fall utfall
(probability theory) A set of some of the possible outcomes; a subset of the sample space.
skede
(medicine) An episode of severe health conditions.

event horizon /-zɪn/ /əˈvɛnt həˈɹaɪ.zən/ [-zɪn] [əˈvɛn -] [əˈvɛɾ̃ həˈɹaɪ.zən] event horizons n
händelsehorisont
(astrophysics) The gravitational sphere of a black hole within which the escape velocity is greater than the speed of light.

eventful more eventful most eventful adj
händelserik
Of or pertaining to high levels of activity; having many memorable events.

eventuality /ɪˌvɛntjuˈælɪti/ /ɪˌvɛnt͡ʃuˈælɪti/ eventualities n
eventualitet
A possible event; something that may happen. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

eventually /ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃuː.ə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃʊ.li/ adv
till slut slutligen till sist omsider så småningom
In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

ever /ˈɛvə/ /ˈɛvɚ/ adv
alltid
Always, frequently, forever.
någonsin
At any time.

ever since adv
sedan dess
(duration) Continuously since a specified time or event.

ever since conjunction
alltsedan sedan ända sedan
Continuously since a specified time or event.

ever since preposition
alltsedan
Continuously since.

evergreen /ˈɛvəɡɹiːn/ /ˈɛvɚɡɹin/ adj
städsegrön vintergrön
Of plants, especially trees, that do not shed their leaves seasonally.

everlasting /ˌɛvəˈlɑːstɪŋ/ /ˌɛvɚˈlæstɪŋ/ more everlasting most everlasting adj
evig
Lasting or enduring forever; existing or continuing without end

every /ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi/ determiner
varje var
All of a countable group (considered individually), without exception.

every cloud has a silver lining proverb
inget ont som inte har något gott med sig
There is something good in any bad situation.

every man for himself /ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi mæn fɔː(ɹ) hɪm.ˈsɛlf/ phraseologicalUnit
rädda sig den som kan var och en för sig
An expression of indifference, that a person should forget about comradeship and save her/himself.

every man is the architect of his own fortune proverb
envar sin egen lyckas smed
Each person is the chief cause of their success or failure in life.

every other adj
alla andra
All except for some previously mentioned set.

every second adj
varannan
Every other/two; each alternate.

every so often adv
då och då lite då och då med jämna mellanrum
Occasionally; intermittently; irregularly; now and then; once in a while.

every time adv
varje gång
At each occasion that.

everybody /ˈɛvɹibədi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbɑdi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbɒdi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbʌdi/ /ˈɛɹbʌdi/ pronoun
alla allihop allihopa
All people.

everyday /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ adj
vardaglig
Commonplace, ordinary.

everyday life everyday lives n
vardagsliv
(This entry is a translation hub.)

everyone /ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/ pronoun
alla allihop allesammans
Every person.

everyone and their mother pronoun
fan och hans moster varenda jävel varenda kotte varenda käft
(idiomatic) A large number of people; most people.

everyone else pronoun
alla andra
All other persons.

everything /ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/ pronoun
allt alla
(literally) All the things under discussion.

everywhere /ɛv.ɹi.(h)weə(ɹ)/ /ɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/ adv
överallt
In or to all locations under discussion.

evict v
avhysa vräka
(transitive) To expel (one or more people) from their property; to force (one or more people) to move out.

eviction evictions n
avhysning vräkning
The act of evicting.

evidence /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ə.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/ [ˈɛv.ə.ɾəns] [ˈɛv.ɪ.ɾəns] evidences n
bevis
Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.
bevismaterial bevisning
(legal) Anything admitted by a court to prove or disprove alleged matters of fact in a trial.

evidence /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ə.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/ [ˈɛv.ə.ɾəns] [ˈɛv.ɪ.ɾəns] v
bevisa föra i bevis
(transitive) To provide evidence for, or suggest the truth of.

evil /ˈivl̩/ /ˈiːvl̩/ /ˈiːvɪl/ eviler evilest eviller evillest more evil most evil adj
ond elak
Intending to harm; malevolent.

evil /ˈivl̩/ /ˈiːvl̩/ /ˈiːvɪl/ evils n
ondska ond
Moral badness; wickedness; malevolence; the forces or behaviors that are the opposite or enemy of good.

evil eye /ˌiv(ə)l̩‿ˈaɪ/ /ˌiːvl̩‿ˈaɪ/ /ˌiːvɪl-/ evil eyes n
onda ögat
A wicked look conveying dislike or envy that in many cultures is believed to be able to cause bad luck or injury; also, the ability to cause bad luck or injury through such a look, supposed to be possessed by some people.
(often, humorous) A look conveying disapproval, envy, hostility, etc.

evil laugh evil laughs n
ondskefullt skratt
A signature laugh associated with villains in films and acting, sometimes represented by muahahaha or bwahaha.

evilly /ˈivli/ /ˈivəli/ /ˈiːvli/ /ˈiːvəli/ more evilly most evilly adv
ondskefullt
In an evil manner.

evocation evocations n
frambesvärjande framkallande frammanande
The act of calling out or forth, or evoking.

evoke /ɪˈvoʊk/ /ɪˈvəʊk/ v
frammana
To cause the manifestation of something (emotion, picture, etc.) in someone's mind or imagination.

evolution /ɛvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ɛvəˈlʉːʃən/ /ˌivə-/ /ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɛvəˈluʃ(ə)n/ evolutions n
evolution utveckling
(geometry) The opening out of a curve; now more generally, the gradual transformation of a curve by a change of the conditions generating it. [from 17th c.]
evolution
(biology) The transformation of animals, plants and other living things into different forms (now understood as a change in genetic composition) by the accumulation of changes over successive generations. [from 19th c.]

evolutionary /ˌiː.və.ˈl(j)uː.ʃən.ɹi/ /ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən.ɛɹ.i/ /ˌɛv.əˈl(j)uː.ʃən.ɹi/ /ˌɛv.əˈluː.ʃən.ɛɹ.i/ adj
evolutionär
Of or relating to the biological theory of evolution.

evolutionary biology n
evolutionsbiologi
(evolutionary theory) A subfield of biology concerned with the origin and descent of species and as their evolution, multiplication and diversity over time.

evolutionary developmental biology n
evolutionär utvecklingsbiologi
(biology) A branch of biology that studies the interaction of evolutionary and developmental processes.

evolutionary theory evolutionary theories n
utvecklingslära evolutionsteori
(biology) A theory of evolution, especially the scientific theory of evolution through natural selection.

evolutionistic more evolutionistic most evolutionistic adj
evolutionistisk
Of or pertaining to evolutionism.

ew /(iː)uː/ [ɪ̃(ː)ʉ̃͡u] [ɯ᷈(ː)] [ʏʊ̯(ː)] interjection
usch fy blä uäk
Expression of disgust or nausea.

ewe /joʊ̯/ /joː/ /juː/ /jʊ̯u/ ewes n
tacka
A female sheep, as opposed to a ram.

ex /ˈɛks/ exes n
ex
(colloquial) A former partner or spouse, usually short for ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, ex-wife or ex-husband.

ex officio /ˌɛks əˈfɪʃioʊ/ adj
ex officio på ämbetets vägnar å ämbetets vägnar
By virtue of the office that originated it, or of the title held.

ex- /ɛks/ /ɛɡz/ /ɪks/ /ɪɡz/ prefix
ex-
former

ex-boyfriend ex-boyfriends n
expojkvän
A former boyfriend.

ex-husband ex-husbands n
exmake exman
A former husband.

ex-wife ex-wives n
exfru
A former wife.

exacerbate /ɪkˈsæs-/ /ɪɡˈzæsəˌbeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzæsɚˌbeɪt/ v
förvärra skärpa
(transitive) To make worse (a problem, bad situation, negative feeling, etc.); aggravate.

exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ exacter exactest more exact most exact adj
exakt
Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.
Precisely or definitely conceived or stated; strict.

exacting /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/ more exacting most exacting adj
fordrande krävande
Making great demands; difficult to satisfy.

exactly /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/ more exactly most exactly adv
exakt prick
(manner) Without approximation; precisely.

exactly /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/ interjection
precis exakt
Signifies agreement or recognition.

exaggerate /ɛɡˈzæ.d͡ʒə.ɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzæ.d͡ʒə.ɹeɪt/ v
överdriva ta i
To overstate, to describe more than is fact.

exaggerated /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzæ.d͡ʒəˌɹeɪ.tɪd/ more exaggerated most exaggerated adj
överdriven
That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.

exaggeration /ɪɡˌzæd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/ exaggerations n
överdrift
The act of exaggerating; the act of doing or representing in an excessive manner; a going beyond the bounds of truth, reason, or justice; a hyperbolical representation; hyperbole; overstatement.

examination /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/ examinations n
undersökning
Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury.
tentamen prov undersökning tenta skrivning
(education) A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks; typically, a large, written test administered to high school and college students covering course material studied in a semester.

examine /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ v
undersöka observera
to observe or inspect carefully or critically
undersöka
to check the health or condition of something or someone
to determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination
fråga ut förhöra
to interrogate

example /əɡˈzaːm.pəl/ /əɡˈzæm.pəl/ /ɪɡˈzæm.pəl/ /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/ [ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ] [ɪɡˈzɛəmpəɫ] examples n
exempel
Something that is representative of all such things in a group.
A parallel or closely similar case, especially when serving as a precedent or model.
exempel föredöme
Something that serves as a pattern of behaviour to be imitated (a good example) or not to be imitated (a bad example).
(varnande) exempel exempel
A person punished as a warning to others.
exempel illustrativt exempel övningsexempel
An instance (as a problem to be solved) serving to illustrate the rule or precept or to act as an exercise in the application of the rule.

exanimate /ɪɡˈzænɪmeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzænɪmɪt/ more exanimate most exanimate adj
livlös
Lifeless, not or no longer living, dead.

exasperated /ɪɡˈzæspəɹeɪtɪd/ more exasperated most exasperated adj
uppretad förbittrad rasande
Having one's patience greatly taxed; greatly annoyed; made furious.

excavation excavations n
utgrävning
(uncountable) The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.
(countable) Something uncovered by archaeological excavation.

excavator /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ excavators n
grävare
A person who excavates.
grävmaskin grävare grävskopa
A vehicle, often on tracks, used to dig ditches etc.Excavator

exceedingly /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/ adv
oerhört synnerligen ytterst
To a great or unusual degree, extent, etc.; extremely

excel /ɪkˈsɛl/ v
överglänsa
(transitive) To surpass someone or something; to be better or do better than someone or something.
briljera excellera glänsa stila
(intransitive) To be much better than others.

excellent /ˈɛkslənt/ /ˈɛksələnt/ /ˈɛksɪlənt/ excellenter excellentest more excellent most excellent adj
utmärkt alla tiders förträffligt
Of higher or the highest quality; splendid.

excellently more excellently most excellently adv
utmärkt
In a manner that demonstrates excellence; very well.

except /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ conjunction
utom
With the exception (that); used to introduce a clause, phrase or adverb forming an exception or qualification to something previously stated.

except /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ preposition
förutom bortsett från
with the exception of; but.

exception /əkˈsɛpʃən/ /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ exceptions n
undantag
The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule.
That which is excluded from others; a person, thing, or case, specified as distinct, or not included.
(programming) An interruption in normal processing, typically caused by an error condition, that can be raised ("thrown") by one part of the program and handled ("caught") by another part.

exception that proves the rule exceptions that prove rules exceptions that prove the rule n
undantaget som bekräftar regeln
The rare occurrence of a counterexample to a rule, used to demonstrate that the rule exists.

exceptionally more exceptionally most exceptionally adv
exceptionellt
To an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree.

excerpt /ɛkˈsɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ɛɡˈzɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ˈɛksɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ˈɛɡzɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ excerpts n
utdrag
A clip, snippet, passage or extract from a larger work such as a news article, a film, or a literary composition.

excess /əkˈsɛs/ /ɛkˈsɛs/ /ɪk.ˈsɛs/ /ˈɛksɛs/ excesses n
överskott
The state of surpassing or going beyond a limit; the state of being beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; more than what is usual or proper.
The degree or amount by which one thing or number exceeds another; remainder.
(geometry) Spherical excess, the amount by which the sum of the three angles of a spherical triangle exceeds two right angles. The spherical excess is proportional to the area of the triangle.
självrisk
(British, insurance) A condition on an insurance policy by which the insured pays for a part of the claim.

excessive /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ more excessive most excessive adj
överdriven
Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

exchange /ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ɪksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ [ɛkˈst͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ] exchanges n
meningsombyte växling
utbyte byte utväxling byteshandel
An act of exchanging or trading.
börs
A place for conducting trading.

exchange /ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ɪksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ [ɛkˈst͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ] v
byta
(transitive) To trade or barter.
(transitive) To replace with, as a substitute.

exchange rate exchange rates n
växelkurs
(economics, finance) The rate at which one currency can be exchanged for another, usually expressed as the value of the one in terms of the other.

exchange student exchange students n
utbytesstudent
A student who is participating in a student exchange scheme.

excircle excircles n
tangeringscirkel
(geometry) An escribed circle; a circle outside a polygon (especially a triangle, but also sometimes a quadrilateral) that is tangent to each of the lines on which the sides of the polygon lie.

excise tax excise taxes n
accis punktskatt
Any of various taxes levied on the production or sale of certain goods, especially on luxuries, tobacco, alcohol etc.

excitation /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/ excitations n
stimulering
The act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced.

excite /ɪkˈsaɪt/ v
excitera
(transitive, physics) To cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state; to promote an electron to an outer level.

excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ more excited most excited adj
upphetsad upprymd
Having great enthusiasm, passion and energy.
exciterad
(physics) Being in a state of higher energy.

exciting /ɛkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/ /ɪkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/ more exciting most exciting adj
spännande
creating or producing excitement

exclaim /ɛkˈskleɪm/ /ɪkˈskleɪm/ v
utbrista utropa
(intransitive) To cry out suddenly, from some strong emotion.

exclamation /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ exclamations n
utrop
A loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.
interjektion
A word expressing outcry; an interjection

exclamation mark /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃən ˌmɑɹk/ /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃən ˌmɑːk/ exclamation marks n
utropstecken
The punctuation mark “!” (generally used to denote excitement, surprise or shock).

exclave /ˈɛkskleɪv/ exclaves n
exklav
A portion of a country's territory not connected to the main part

exclay /ˈɛkskleɪ/ n
lättklinker
lightweight aggregate made by heating clay

exclude /ɪksˈkluːd/ v
exkludera utelämna
(transitive) To bar (someone or something) from entering; to keep out.
utesluta
(transitive) To expel; to put out.
(transitive, medicine) To eliminate from diagnostic consideration.

excluding preposition
exklusive
to the exclusion of; not including

exclusionary more exclusionary most exclusionary adj
exklusivt uteslutande
Acting to exclude something

exclusive or exclusive ors n
exklusivt eller
(logic, computing) An exclusive disjunction; the result of applying the above-described exclusive or to two or more predicates; contrasted with an inclusive or, which is the result of applying an inclusive or.

exclusive right exclusive rights n
ensamrätt
(legal) The power, granted by the government to persons, to allow or disallow others from taking certain actions (through legal force)

exclusivity /ˌɛkskluːˈsɪvɪti/ exclusivities n
exklusivitet
The quality of being exclusive.

excommunication /ɛkskəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ excommunications n
exkommunikation bannlysning
The act of excommunicating, disfellowshipping or ejecting; especially an ecclesiastical censure whereby the person against whom it is pronounced is, for the time, cast out of the communication of the church; exclusion from fellowship in things spiritual.

excrement /ˈɛkskɹəmənt/ excrements n
avföring
(now, _, specifically) Human and animal solid waste excreted from the bowels; feces.

excrescence /ɛkˈskɹɛsəns/ /ɪkˈskɹɛsəns/ excrescences n
utväxt
Something, usually abnormal, which grows out of something else.

excruciate /ɛk.ˈskɹu.ʃi.eɪ̯t/ /ɪk.ˈskɹu.ʃi.eɪ̯t/ v
pina
(transitive) To inflict intense pain or mental distress on (someone); to torture.

excruciating /ɛkˈskɹuːʃiːeɪtɪŋ/ /ɪkˈskɹuːʃiːeɪtɪŋ/ more excruciating most excruciating adj
plågsam olidlig
Causing great pain or anguish, agonizing

exculpate /ˈɛkskəlpeɪt/ v
frikänna rentvå rättfärdiga
To clear of or to free from guilt; exonerate.

exculpatory /ɛksˈkʌl.pəˌtɔ.ɹi/ /ɪks-/ /ɪksˈkʌl.pə.tə.ɹi/ /ɪksˈkʌl.pə.tɹi/ more exculpatory most exculpatory adj
rättfärdigande
Tending to excuse or clear of wrongdoing.

excursion /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʃən/ /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʒən/ excursions n
exkursion utflykt
A brief recreational trip; a journey out of the usual way.
exkurs utvikning
A wandering from the main subject: a digression.

excuse /ɛksˈkjus/ /ɛksˈkjuz/ /ɛksˈkjuːs/ /ɛksˈkjuːz/ /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ excuses n
ursäkt
(countable, uncountable) Explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.

excuse /ɛksˈkjus/ /ɛksˈkjuz/ /ɛksˈkjuːs/ /ɛksˈkjuːz/ /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ v
ursäkta
(transitive) To forgive; to pardon.
ursäkta urskuldra
(transitive) To provide an excuse for; to explain, with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement.

excuse me /ɛksˈkjuːz mi/ /ɪksˈkjuːz mi/ phraseologicalUnit
ursäkta hur sa? ursäkta mig va vad sa du?
(North America) Said, as though as a request to repeat information, in order to indicate disbelief or indignation.
ursäkta mig ursäkta
Said as a request for an individual's attention.
ursäkta ursäkta mig
Said as a request to pass somebody.
ursäkta ursäkta mig förlåt
Sorry, as an apology.

excussion excussions n
process
The process or proceedings whereby a creditor must proceed against a principal debtor before proceeding against a surety or subsidiary debtor.

execrable /ˈɛkskɹəbl/ /ˈɛksəkɹəbl/ /ˈɛksɪkɹəbl/ more execrable most execrable adj
usel vedervärdig
Of the poorest quality.
avskyvärd
Hateful.

executable /ˈɛksɪkjuːtəbl/ adj
körbar exekverbar
Capable of being executed.

execute /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ v
avrätta
(transitive) To kill, especially as punishment for a capital crime.
verkställa utföra köra expediera exekvera
(transitive, law) To carry out, to perform an act; to put into effect or cause to become legally binding or valid (as a contract) by so doing.
köra exekvera
(transitive, computing) To start, launch or run

execution /ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ /ˌɛɡ.zɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ executions n
avrättning
The act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty, or actions so associated.

executioner /ˌɛksəˈkjuʃənɚ/ /ˌɛksəˈkjuːʃənə/ executioners n
bödel skarprättare
An official person who carries out the capital punishment of a criminal.

exegesis /ɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/ /ɛksɪˈd͡ʒisɪs/ exegeses n
exeges
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious text.

exegete /ˈɛksɪdʒiːt/ /ˈɛksɪd͡ʒit/ exegetes n
exeget
A person skilled in exegesis; an interpreter of texts, difficult passages, signs, law, the words of an oracle, and similar obscure or esoteric sources.

exemplary /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɛmpləɹi/ more exemplary most exemplary adj
exemplarisk förebildlig föredömlig mönstergill
Of such high quality that it should serve as an example to be imitated; ideal, perfect.

exemplify /ɛɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/ /ɪɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/ v
exemplifiera
(transitive) To show or illustrate by example.

exempt /ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/ /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ adj
undantagen
Free from a duty or obligation.

exempt /ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/ /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ v
befria
(transitive) To grant (someone) freedom or immunity from.

exercise /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ exercises n
övning uppgift
(countable) Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.
träning övning
(countable, uncountable) Activity intended to improve physical, or sometimes mental, strength and fitness.

exercise /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ v
träna öva praktisera
To exert for the sake of training or improvement; to practice in order to develop.
motionera
(intransitive) To perform physical activity for health or training.
utöva
(transitive) To use (a right, an option, etc.); to put into practice.
ansätta sätta på prov
(now, often, in passive) To occupy the attention and effort of; to task; to tax, especially in a painful or vexatious manner; harass; to vex; to worry or make anxious.
utnyttja
(obsolete) To set in action; to cause to act, move, or make exertion; to give employment to.

exercise bicycle exercise bicycles n
ergometercykel motionscykel testcykel
A stationary exercise machine with pedals, saddle, handlebars arranged like a bicycle.

exercise book exercise books n
skrivbok
A booklet for students, containing either problems or exercises, and blank, often lined pages for writing answers.

exert /ɪɡˈzɜːt/ /ɪɡˈzɝt/ v
anstränga ta i
To put in vigorous action.

exertion /əɡˈzɝʃən/ exertions n
ansträngning
An expenditure of physical or mental effort.

exessive case exessive cases n
exessiv
(grammatical case) a form of declension that indicates a change away from a state; the Estonian language and some dialects of Finnish have such a case

exfoliate /ɛksˈfoʊlieɪt/ /ɛksˈfəʊlieɪt/ v
exfoliera
To remove a layer of skin, as in cosmetic preparation.

exhale /ɛksˈheɪl/ v
andas ut
(intransitive) To expel air from the lungs through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm, to breathe out.

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɑst/ /ɪɡˈzɔst/ /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ v
tömma uttömma
(transitive) To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely.
(transitive) To empty by drawing or letting out the contents
förbruka
(transitive, literally, figuratively) To use up; to deplete, drain or expend wholly, or until the supply comes to an end
utmatta
(transitive) To tire out; to wear out; to cause to be without any energy.

exhaust pipe exhaust pipes n
avgasrör
For internal combustion engines, the pipe that vents waste gases from the engine.

exhausted /ɪɡˈzɑstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ more exhausted most exhausted adj
utmattad slutkörd
uttömd slut
Depleted of resources.

exhaustive /ɛɡˈzɑ.stɪv/ /ɛɡˈzɔː.stɪv/ more exhaustive most exhaustive adj
uttömmande
Including every possible element

exhibit /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ exhibits n
förevisning uppvisning
An instance of exhibiting.
utställningsföremål utställning
A public showing; an exhibition.
bevisföremål
(legal) An article formally introduced as evidence in a court.

exhibit /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ v
visa upp
(transitive) To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest.
(transitive) To demonstrate.
ställa ut
(intransitive) To put on a public display.

exhibition /ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/ exhibitions n
utställning visning
An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited.
A large-scale public showing of objects or products.

exhibition game exhibition games n
träningsmatch vänskapsmatch
(sports) A practice game which does not count on a team's record.

exhibitionism exhibitionisms n
exhibitionism
The practice or character trait of deliberately drawing attention to oneself.
(pathology) The practice or character trait of deliberately displaying one's genitals, nipples, or buttocks in public.

exhibitionist exhibitionists n
exhibitionist
One who attempts to draw attention to themselves by their behaviour.
One who exposes their genitalia (or female nipples) in public.

exhilarating more exhilarating most exhilarating adj
inspirerande stimulerande
Refreshingly thrilling.

exhort /ɛɡˈzɔɹt/ /ɛɡˈzɔːt/ /ɪɡˈzɔɹt/ /ɪɡˈzɔːt/ v
uppmana förmana förorda
To urge; to advise earnestly.

exhortation /ˌɛksɔːˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɛɡzɔːˈteɪʃən/ exhortations n
erinran förmaning uppmaning
The act or practice of exhorting.

exhume /ɛks.ˈ(h)juːm/ /ɛkˈ.s(j)um/ /ɪɡ.ˈzjuːm/ /ɪɡˈz(j)um/ v
exhumera gräva upp
(transitive) To dig out of the ground; to take out of a place of burial; to disinter.

exile /ɪɡˈzaɪl/ /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ exiles n
exil landsflykt
(uncountable) The state of being banished from one's home or country.
landsflykting
(countable) Someone who is banished from his home or country.

exile /ɪɡˈzaɪl/ /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ v
exilera landsförvisa
(transitive) To send (someone or something) into exile.

exist /ɛɡˈzɪst/ /ɪɡˈzɪst/ v
existera bestå
(intransitive, stative) to be; have existence; have being or reality

existence /ɛɡˈzɪs.təns/ /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/ existences n
existens tillvaro
The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood.

existent adj
existerande
existing; having life or being, current; occurring now

existentialism /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪzəm/ existentialisms n
existentialism
(philosophy, countable) The philosophical views of a particular thinker associated with the existentialist movement.

exit /ˈɛksət/ /ˈɛksɪt/ /ˈɛɡzət/ /ˈɛɡzɪt/ exits n
utgång sorti avsked
An act of going out or going away, or leaving; a departure.
utgång
A way out.
An opening or passage through which one can go from inside a place (such as a building, a room, or a vehicle) to the outside; an egress.

exit /ˈɛksət/ /ˈɛksɪt/ /ˈɛɡzət/ /ˈɛɡzɪt/ v
gå lämna
(intransitive) To go out or go away from a place or situation; to depart, to leave.

exit poll exit polls n
vallokalsundersökning
A poll taken of a sample of voters as they leave a voting station, used to predict the outcome of an election.

exodus /ˈɛksədəs/ /ˈɛɡzədəs/ exodi exoduses n
exodus uttåg
A sudden departure of a large number of people.

exogamy exogamies n
exogami
marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than one's own as required by custom or law

exogenous /ekˈsɔd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ /ɛkˈsɑ.d͡ʒə.nəs/ /ɛkˈsɒd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ adj
exogen
(biology) Produced or originating outside of an organism.

exon /ˈɛksɑn/ exons n
exon
(genetics) A region of a transcribed gene present in the final functional RNA molecule.

exonerate /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɑnəˌɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɒnəɹeɪt/ v
avlasta
(transitive, archaic) To relieve (someone or something) of a load; to unburden (a load).
lösa
(transitive) To free (someone) from an obligation, responsibility or task.
frikänna rentvå
(transitive) To free (someone) from accusation or blame.

exonym /ˈɛksənɪm/ /ˈɛɡzənɪm/ exonyms n
exonym
An external name for a place, people or language used by foreigners instead of the native-language version.

exophthalmos exophthalmoses n
exoftalmus
(pathology) An abnormal protrusion of the eyeball from its socket.

exoplanet exoplanets n
exoplanet extrasolär planet
(astronomy, planetology) A planet which exists outside Earth's solar system.

exorbitant /ɛɡˈzoɹbətənt/ /ɛɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ /ɪɡˈzoɹbətənt/ /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ more exorbitant most exorbitant adj
omåttlig orimlig
Exceeding proper limits; excessive or unduly high; extravagant.

exorcism /ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪ.zəm/ /ˈɛk.sɔː.sɪ.zəm/ /ˈɛk.sɚˌsɪ.zəm/ exorcisms n
exorcism andeutdrivning
The ritual act of driving out evil spirits from persons, places or things that are possessed by them.

exosphere exospheres n
exosfär
the uppermost layer of a planet's atmosphere

exothermic more exothermic most exothermic adj
exoterm exotermisk
(chemistry, of a compound) That releases heat during its formation, and absorbs it during its decomposition.

exotic /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ more exotic most exotic adj
exotisk
Non-native to the ecosystem.
(gambling) Being or relating to various wagers, such as the trifecta, that involve betting on the finishing positions of multiple competitors across one or more races.

expand /ɛkˈspænd/ v
utbreda växa utveckla öppna
(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
expandera utvidga vidga
(transitive) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
(intransitive) To increase in extent, number, volume or scope.
faktorisera
(transitive, algebra) To rewrite (an expression) as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.
(intransitive, algebra, of an expression) To become, by rewriting, a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.
utveckla
(intransitive) To speak or write at length or in detail.

expanded metal expanded metals n
sträckmetall
Sheet metal that has been slit and stretched at right angles to the slits to form a lattice; used for making screens etc and for reinforcing concrete.

expanse /ɛkˈspæns/ /ɪkˈspæns/ expanses n
vidd
A wide stretch, usually of sea, sky, or land.

expansion /ɪkˈspænʃən/ expansions n
expansion tillbyggnad utbyggnad
(building) A new addition.
expansion utvidgning
An act, process, or instance of expanding.
tillägg
A product to be used with a previous product.

expansionism /ɛkˈspænʃənɪzəm/ expansionisms n
expansionism
The policy, of a nation, of expanding its territory or its economic influence.

expansive /ɪkˈspænsɪv/ more expansive most expansive adj
omfattande
Comprehensive in scope or extent.

expatriate /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪ.eɪt/ expatriates n
utlandsboende utomlandsboende
emigrant utvandrare
One who lives outside one's own country.
landsflyktning
One who has been banished from one's own country.

expatriate /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪ.eɪt/ v
bannlysa förvisa
(transitive) To banish; to drive or force (a person) from his own country; to make an exile of.
emigrera utvandra
(intransitive) To withdraw from one’s native country.

expect /ɛkˈspɛkt/ /ɪkˈspɛkt/ v
förvänta
To consider obligatory or required.
To consider reasonably due.
(obsolete, transitive) To wait for; to await.

expect the unexpected v
förutse det oförutsedda
Do not be surprised by unusual events. Anything might happen.

expectant /ɪkˈspɛktənt/ more expectant most expectant adj
förväntansfull
Marked by expectation.

expectation /ˌek.spekˈtæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/ expectations n
förväntan
The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.
förväntan förväntning
That which is expected or looked for.

expected value expected values n
väntevärde
(probability theory) The weighted average of outcome values, using probability as the weighting function.

expectorant expectorants n
expektorerande medel
(medicine) An agent or drug used to cause or induce the expulsion of phlegm from the lungs.

expedient /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/ more expedient most expedient adj
ändamålsenlig
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
(obsolete) Expeditious, quick, rapid.

expedite /ˈɛk.spəˌdaɪt/ /ˈɛk.spɪˌdaɪt/ v
påskynda
(transitive) To accelerate the progress of.

expedition /ɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ expeditions n
expedition
A trip, especially a long one, made by a person or a group of people for a specific purpose

expel /ɪkˈspɛl/ v
relegera
(transitive) To remove from membership.

expend /ɛkˈspɛnd/ /ɪkˈspɛnd/ v
förbruka lägga ner
(transitive) to consume, exhaust (some resource)

expense /ɪkˈspɛns/ expenses n
utgift bekostnad
A spending or consuming, often a disbursement of funds.
bekostnad utgift
The elimination or consumption of something, sometimes with the notion of loss or damage to the thing eliminated.
förlust
(obsolete) Loss.

expensive /ɛkˈspɛnsɪv/ /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ more expensive most expensive adj
dyr kostsam
Having a high price or cost.

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ experiences n
upplevelse erfarenhet
The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.
erfarenhet
(countable) An activity one has performed.
(countable) A collection of events and/or activities from which an individual or group may gather knowledge, opinions, and skills.
(uncountable) The knowledge thus gathered.

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ v
uppleva erfara
(transitive) To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

experienced /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/ more experienced most experienced adj
erfaren förfaren
Having experience and skill in a subject.

experiment /ɛkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.ə.mənt/ experiments n
experiment försök
A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy or likelihood of something previously untried.

experiment /ɛkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.ə.mənt/ v
experimentera
(transitive, obsolete) To test or ascertain by experiment; to try out; to make an experiment on.

experimenter experimenters n
experimentator försöksledare
A person who experiments.

expert /ˈek.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɝt/ more expert most expert adj
expert
Extraordinarily capable or knowledgeable.
Characteristic of an expert.

expert /ˈek.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɝt/ experts n
expert sakkunnig
A person with extensive knowledge or ability in a given subject.

expert witness expert witnesses n
expertvittne
(legal) A witness that has expertise in a certain field.

expertise /ˌɛkspəˈtiːz/ /ˌɛkspɚˈtiːs/ /ˌɛkspɚˈtiːz/ expertises n
expertis
Great skill or knowledge in a particular field or hobby.

expiate /ˈɛk.spi.eɪt/ v
gottgöra sona
(ambitransitive) To atone or make reparation for.
(transitive) To wind up, bring to an end.

expiration /ˌɛk.spaɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛk.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ expirations n
exspiration
The act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth

expiratory more expiratory most expiratory adj
exspiratorisk
Of or pertaining to expiration

expire /ɛkˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɪkˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ v
löpa ut gå ut
(intransitive) To lapse and become invalid.

expired adj
utgången
that is no longer valid

expiry date expiry dates n
förfallodag
(UK) The date on which something runs out or expires and becomes out of date, in many cases needing renewal.

explain /ɛkˈspleɪn/ /ɪkˈspleɪn/ v
förklara
(ambitransitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
(transitive) To give a valid excuse for past behavior.
(obsolete) To make flat, smooth out.
(obsolete) To unfold or make visible.
(intransitive) To make something plain or intelligible.

explain away v
bortförklara
To dismiss or minimize (a problem, etc.) by explanation.

explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ explanations n
förklaring
The act or process of explaining.
Something that explains, makes understandable.

expletive /ɪkˈspliːtɪv/ /ˈɛksplətɪv/ expletives n
kraftuttryck
(linguistics) A word that adds to the strength of a phrase without affecting its meaning.

explicate /ˈek.splɪˌkæɪt/ /ˈɛk.spləˌkeɪt/ /ˈɛk.splɪˌkeɪt/ v
explicera
(transitive) To explain meticulously or in great detail.

explicit /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/ more explicit most explicit adj
explicit uttrycklig
Very specific, clear, or detailed. [from 1609]
explicit
(euphemism) Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic. [from 1971]

explicitly more explicitly most explicitly adv
uttryckligen
In an explicit manner.

explode /ɪkˈsploʊd/ /ɪkˈspləʊd/ v
spränga
(transitive) To destroy with an explosion.
explodera spränga sprängas
(intransitive) To fly apart with sudden violent force; to blow up, to burst, to detonate, to go off.

exploded view exploded views n
sprängskiss
A view in a drawing showing the parts in an assembly separated outwardly, with an indication of how they fit together.

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ exploits n
bragd stordåd bedrift hjältebragd hjältedåd
A heroic or extraordinary deed.
prestation
An achievement.

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ v
utnyttja exploatera
(transitive) To use (something) to someone's advantage, such as one's own benefit or a society's benefit.
(transitive) To make unfair use of someone else's labor, person, or property to one's own advantage.

exploitation /ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/ exploitations n
exploatering
The act of utilizing something; industry.
The act or result of forcibly depriving someone of something to which they have a natural right.

exploration /ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/ explorations n
utforskning
The process of exploring.
The (pre-)mining process of finding and determining commercially viable ore deposits (after prospecting), also called mineral exploration.
utforskning upptäcktsresa
The process of penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery.

explore /ɪkˈsplo(ː)ɹ/ /ɪkˈsploə/ /ɪkˈsplɔɹ/ /ɪkˈsplɔː/ v
utforska
(transitive) To examine or investigate something systematically.
(transitive) To travel somewhere in search of discovery.

explorer /ɛkˈsplɔːɹə(ɹ)/ explorers n
utforskare
One who explores something
upptäcktsresande
A person who by means of travel (notably an expedition) searches out new information.

explosion /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ /ɪkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ /ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ explosions n
explosion
A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical); an act or instance of exploding.

explosive /ɛkˈspləʊsɪv/ /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ more explosive most explosive adj
explosiv
With the capability to, or likely to, explode.
explosionsartad explosiv
Having the character of an explosion.

explosive /ɛkˈspləʊsɪv/ /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ explosives n
sprängämne sprängmedel
Any explosive substance.

exponent /ɛkˈspəʊnənt/ /ɪkˈkspəʊnənt/ /ˈɛkspoʊnənt/ /ˈɛkspənənt/ exponents n
exponent
(mathematics) The number by which a value (called the base) is said to be raised to a power in exponentiation: for example, the 3 in 2^3=8.

exponential distribution exponential distributions n
exponentialfördelning
(statistics) Any of a class of continuous probability distributions used to model the time between events that occur independently at a constant average rate.

exponential function exponential functions n
exponentialfunktion
(mathematics) Any function in which an independent variable is in the form of an exponent; they are the inverse functions of logarithms

exponentially /ɛkspə(ʊ)ˈnɛnʃəli/ more exponentially most exponentially adv
exponentiellt
(mathematics, sciences) In an exponential manner.

exponentiation /ˌɛk.spoʊ.ˌnɛn.ʃi.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ exponentiations n
exponentiering
(mathematics, arithmetic) The process of calculating a power by multiplying together a number of equal factors, where the exponent specifies the number of factors to multiply.

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ exports n
exportvara exportartikel
(countable) Something that is exported.
utförsel export
(uncountable) The act of exporting.

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ v
bära bort
(transitive) To carry away.
exportera föra ut skeppa ut
(transitive) To sell (goods) to a foreign country.
exportera
(transitive) To cause to spread in another part of the world.
(transitive, computing) To send (data) from one program to another.

exporter exporters n
exportör
One who, or that which, exports: especially a person who or organization that exports or sells goods made in one country for delivery in another country.

expose /ɛkˈspoʊz/ /ɪkˈspoʊz/ /ɪkˈspəʊz/ v
blottlägga exponera
(transitive) To reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce (to).
exponera
(transitive) To subject photographic film to light thereby recording an image.

expose oneself v
blotta
(idiomatic, euphemistic) To display one's genitalia in a public place or in other inappropriate circumstances.

exposition /ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/ expositions n
utställning redogörelse
(authorship) The act or process of declaring or describing something through either speech or writing; the portions and aspects of a piece of writing that exist mainly to describe the setting, characters and other non-plot elements.
redogörelse utläggning
(authorship) An essay or speech in which any topic is discussed in detail.

expository /ɛkˈspɑzəˌtɔɹi/ /ɛkˈspɒzɪtəɹi/ /ɛkˈspɒzɪtɹi/ /ɪkˈ-/ adj
förklarande
Serving to explain, explicate, or elucidate; expositive; of or relating to exposition.

exposure /ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/ /ɪkˈspəʉ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ exposures n
exponering
(uncountable) The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.
(photography) An instance of taking a photograph.

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ more express most express adj
express
(not comparable) Moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.
uttrycklig
(comparable) Specific or precise; directly and distinctly stated; not merely implied.

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ expresses n
express
A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ v
uttrycka uttala
(transitive) To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

express train express trains n
expresståg snälltåg
(rail) A train (either the service or the train itself) making limited stops.

expression /ɛkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ /ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ expressions n
uttryck
A particular way of phrasing an idea.
A colloquialism or idiom.
(mathematics) An arrangement of symbols denoting values, operations performed on them, and grouping symbols.
(programming) A piece of code in a high-level language that returns a value.
uttryck min ansiktsuttryck
A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion.
inlevelse
(mostly preceded by with) emotional involvement or engagement in a text read aloud rendered by the voice of the reciter or the reader

expressionism expressionisms n
expressionism
A movement in the arts in which the artist did not depict objective reality, but rather a subjective expression of their inner experiences

expressionless more expressionless most expressionless adj
uttryckslös
without expression

expressive /ɪkˈspɹɛsɪv/ more expressive most expressive adj
uttrycksfull
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.

expressly /ɪkˈspɹɛsli/ adv
uttryckligen
In an express or explicit manner; in a clear or specific manner.

expressway /eks.ˈpɹɛs.weɪ/ expressways n
motorväg
(US, regional) A divided highway, especially one whose intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.
motortrafikled
(UK, New Zealand) A road built for high speed traffic, but not up to motorway standards or designated a motorway.

expropriation /ɛksˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/ expropriations n
expropriering expropriation
The act of expropriating; the surrender of a claim to private property; the act of depriving of private propriety rights.

expulsion /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/ expulsions n
relegering uteslutning utvisning
The act of expelling or the state of being expelled.

expunge /ɛkˈspʌnd͡ʒ/ /ɪkˈspʌnd͡ʒ/ v
utstryka
(transitive) To erase or strike out.
utplåna
(transitive) To eliminate completely; to annihilate.

expurgation expurgations n
rensning

exquisite /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ /ˈɛkskwɪzɪt/ more exquisite most exquisite adj
enastående exceptionell utomordentlig
Especially fine or pleasing; exceptional.
noggrann noggrant
(obsolete) Carefully adjusted; precise; accurate; exact.
fin
Of special beauty or rare excellence.

exsanguinate /ɛkˈsæŋ.ɡwɪ.neɪt/ v
exsangvinera
(transitive) To drain a body (living or dead) of blood.

exsanguination exsanguinations n
blodförlust förblödning
(pathology) Excessive loss of blood due to hemorrhage.

extant /ɛkˈstænt/ /ˈɛk.stənt/ adj
bevarad existerande kvarvarande nulevande
Still in existence; not having disappeared.

extension /ɛkˈstɛnʃən/ /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ extensions n
tillägg
(computing) An optional software component that adds functionality to an application.

extension cord extension cords n
förlängningssladd skarvsladd
(electronics, US) An electrical cord with a plug one end, and a single socket or a multi-port socket at the other end, used for powering one or more devices at a distance, too far from the wall outlet to be reached by the normal cords of the device or devices.

extensor extensors n
extensor sträckmuskel
(anatomy) A muscle whose contraction extends or straightens a limb or body part.

extenuating circumstance extenuating circumstances n
förmildrande omständigheter
(legal, or general usage, chiefly, in the plural) Any fact that mitigates or lessens a crime.

exterior /ɛkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɛkˈstɪɹiɚ/ /ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/ adj
yttre
Relating to the outside parts or surface of something.

exterior /ɛkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɛkˈstɪɹiɚ/ /ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/ exteriors n
exteriör utsida
The outside part, parts or surface of something.

external /ɛksˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɛksˈtɝ.nəl/ /ɪksˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɪksˈtɝ.nəl/ more external most external adj
extern
Provided by something or someone outside of the entity (object, group, company etc.) considered.

externality /ekstəˈnælɪti/ /ɛkstəˈnælɪti/ /ɛkstɚˈnælɪti/ externalities n
extern effekt
(economics, countable) An impact, positive or negative, on any party not involved in a given economic transaction or act.

extinct /ɛkˈstɪŋkt/ /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ adj
slocknad släckt
(dated) Extinguished, no longer alight (of fire, candles etc.)
slocknad utdöd
No longer used; obsolete, discontinued.
utdöd
(of a group of organisms, as a species) No longer in existence; having died out.
slocknad
(geology) No longer active.

extinction /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/ extinctions n
utrotning
The action of making or becoming extinct; annihilation.

extinguish /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
släcka
(transitive) To put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench.
släcka utsläcka
(transitive) To destroy or abolish something.

extinguisher /ɛkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(ɹ)/ /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(ɹ)/ extinguishers n
släckare
One who, or that which, extinguishes something.

extirpate /ˈɛkstəpeɪt/ /ˈɛkstɚpeɪt/ v
rycka upp med rötterna
(transitive) To pull up by the roots; uproot.

extol /ɪkˈstoʊl/ /ɪkˈstəʊl/ v
prisa höja till skyarna lovprisa
To praise; to make high.

extortion /ɪkˈstɔɹʃən/ /ɪkˈstɔːʃən/ extortions n
utpressning
The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ more extra most extra adj
extra
(not comparable) Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.

extra time n
förlängning

extracellular adj
extracellulär
Occurring or found outside of a cell.

extract /ɛksˈtɹækt/ /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ extracts n
utdrag
A portion of a book or document, incorporated distinctly in another work; a citation; a quotation.

extract /ɛksˈtɹækt/ /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ v
extrahera
(transitive) To draw out; to pull out; to remove forcibly from a fixed position, as by traction or suction, etc.

extraction /ɪkˈstɹækʃən/ extractions n
börd extraktion härkomst härstamning
(dated) A person's origin or ancestry.

extractor hood extractor hoods n
spisfläkt köksfläkt spiskåpa
(UK) An electrical kitchen device fitted over a cooker and connected to a flue designed to suck off any vapours from cooking.

extracurricular /ˌɛkstɹəkəˈɹɪkjʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
fritids- utanför schemat
Outside of the normal curriculum of an educational establishment

extradite /ˈɛkstɹədaɪt/ v
utlämna
(transitive) To remove a person from one state to another by legal process.

extradition extraditions n
utlämning
A formal process by which a criminal suspect held by one government or jurisdiction is handed over to another government or jurisdiction for trial or, if the suspect has already been tried and found guilty, to serve his or her sentence.

extrajudicial adj
utomrättslig
(legal, of a punishment) Carried out without legal authority.

extramarital /ˌɛkstɹəˈmæɹɪtəl/ adj
utomäktenskaplig
Occurring outside marriage.
Adulterous.

extraneous /ekˈstɹæɪ.ni.əs/ /ɛkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ /ɪkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ adj
främmande ovidkommande yttre
Not belonging to, or dependent upon, a thing; without or beyond a thing; foreign

extraordinary /ɪks.tɹɑː.ˈɔː.dɪn.nə.ɹiː/ /ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/ /ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnɹi/ /ˌɛkstɹəˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/ /ˌɛkstɹəˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnɹi/ more extraordinary most extraordinary adj
extraordinär utomordentlig
Not ordinary; exceptional; unusual.

extraparliamentary adj
utomparlamentarisk
Outside of a parliament or legislature

extrapolate /ekˈstɹæp.əˌlæɪt/ /ɛkˈstɹæp.əˌleɪt/ /ɪk-/ v
extrapolera
(transitive) To infer by extending known information.
(transitive, mathematics) To estimate the value of a variable outside a known range from values within that range by assuming that the estimated value follows logically from the known ones

extrapolation extrapolations n
extrapolering
(mathematics) A calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values.
extrapolation
An inference about some hypothetical situation based on known facts.

extrasensory /ˌɛkstɹəˈsɛnsəɹi/ adj
utomsinnlig
Of or relating to extrasensory perception.

extrasensory perception /ˌɛkstɹəˈsɛnsəɹi pəˈsɛpʃən/ n
extrasensorisk perception
The supposed ability to obtain information without the use of normal sensory channels.

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛs.tɹi.əl/ more extraterrestrial most extraterrestrial adj
utomjordisk
Originating from outside of the Earth's atmosphere, from space, or from another planet; alien to Earth or its environment.

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛs.tɹi.əl/ extraterrestrials n
utomjording utomjordling
A being originating from outside of the Earth's atmosphere, from space, or from another planet; an alien.

extravagant /ɪkˈstɹævəɡənt/ more extravagant most extravagant adj
extravagant
Exceeding the bounds of something; roving; hence, foreign.

extreme /ɛkˈstɹiːm/ /ɪkˈstɹim/ /ɪkˈstɹiːm/ extremer extremest more extreme most extreme adj
avlägsen extrem
Of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost.
extrem
In the greatest or highest degree; intense.
Drastic, or of great severity.
Of sports, difficult or dangerous; performed in a hazardous environment.
ytterst
(archaic) Ultimate, final or last.

extreme /ɛkˈstɹiːm/ /ɪkˈstɹim/ /ɪkˈstɹiːm/ extremes n
extrem
The greatest or utmost point, degree or condition.
Each of the things at opposite ends of a range or scale.

extreme sport extreme sports n
extremsport
Any sport taking place at potentially dangerous speeds or heights, or involving a high level of physical exertion, highly specialized gear, or spectacular stunts.

extremely /ɪksˈtɹiːmli/ more extremely most extremely adv
extremt
(degree) To an extreme degree.

extremism /ɛkˈstɹiː.mɪ.zəm/ /ɪkˈstɹi.mɪ.zəm/ /ɪkˈstɹiː.mɪ.zəm/ extremisms n
extremism
Extreme ideas or actions, primarily in politics or religion.

extremist /ɛkˈstɹiːmɪst/ /ɪkˈstɹiːmɪst/ more extremist most extremist adj
extremistisk
Holding extreme views, especially on a political or religious subject.
Of or relating to extremism.

extremist /ɛkˈstɹiːmɪst/ /ɪkˈstɹiːmɪst/ extremists n
extremist
(political) A person who holds extreme views, especially one who advocates such views; a radical or fanatic.

extremity /-ɾi/ /ɛk-/ /ɪkˈstɹɛməti/ /ɪkˈstɹɛmɪti/ extremities extremitys n
extremitet
A hand or foot. [from early 15th c.]

extremophile extremophiles n
extremofil
(ecology) An organism that lives under extreme conditions of temperature, salinity etc; commercially important as a source of enzymes that operate under similar conditions.

extremum /ɪkˈstɹiːməm/ extrema extremums n
extrempunkt extremvärde
(mathematics) A point, or value that is a maximum or a minimum.

extrication extrications n
frigörande frigörelse

eye /aɪ/ eyen eyes eyne n
öga
An organ through which animals see.
The ability to notice what others might miss.
A mark on an animal, such as a butterfly or peacock, resembling a human eye.
öga nålsöga
A hole at the blunt end of a needle through which thread is passed.
One of the holes in certain kinds of cheese.
hyska ögla
A fitting consisting of a loop of metal or other material, suitable for receiving a hook or the passage of a cord or line.
öga centrum
A loop forming part of anything, or a hole through anything, to receive a hook, pin, rope, shaft, etc.; for example, at the end of a tie bar in a bridge truss, through a crank, at the end of a rope, or through a millstone.

eye /aɪ/ v
ögna
betrakta
(transitive) To carefully or appraisingly observe (someone or something).

eye candy n
ögongodis
A very attractive person or persons, or the salient visible physical attributes of same.

eye color eye colors n
ögonfärg
The color or pigment of the iris of the eye.

eye contact n
ögonkontakt
The condition or action of looking at another human or animal in the eye.

eye dialect eye dialects n
talspråk
(uncountable) Nonstandard spellings which, although they indicate a standard pronunciation, are deliberately substituted in place of the standard spellings, often to indicate that a speaker's regular use of language is nonstandard or dialectal.

eye doctor eye doctors n
ögonläkare

eye for an eye n
öga för öga
(idiom) Compensation for injury caused by a person, in the form of inflicting an identical injury on that person.

eye of the storm n
stormens öga
A region of calm weather right in the middle of a storm.

eye patch eye patches n
ögonlapp
An opaque patch worn so as to cover one eye in order to protect or conceal it, or to treat amblyopia in children.

eye shadow eye shadows n
ögonskugga
Makeup that is applied to the eyelids and below the eyes to give a darker complexion there.

eye socket eye sockets n
ögonhåla
(anatomy, ophthalmology) The bony cavity which contains the eyeball and its associated muscles, vessels, and nerves. In humans, seven bones make up each bony orbit.

eye-catcher eye-catchers n
blickfång
an eye-catching person or thing

eye-catching more eye-catching most eye-catching adj
iögonfallande
that attracts the attention; attention-grabbing

eye-opener eye-openers n
tankeställare ögonöppnare
(informal, idiom) A startling or shocking revelation.

eye-to-eye more eye-to-eye most eye-to-eye adv
öga mot öga
Facing the person under discussion.

eyebags /ˈaɪbæɡz/ n
påsar under ögonen
Dark circles under the eyes, caused by lack of sleep etc.

eyeball eyeballs n
ögonglob
The ball of the eye.

eyebolt eyebolts n
skruvögla
A bolt with a looped head, or an opening in the head.

eyebright eyebrights n
ögontröst
Any of the flowering plants of the genus Euphrasia, originally as used to treat eye infections. [from 16th c.]

eyebrow /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊ/ eyebrows n
ögonbryn
The hair that grows over the bone ridge above the eye socket.

eyebrowed thrush eyebrowed thrushes n
gråhalsad trast
A species of solitary thrush native to Asia, Turdus obscurus.

eyelash /ˈaɪlæʃ/ eyelashes n
ögonfrans
(anatomy, dermatology) One of the hairs which grows along the edge of eyelids.

eyelet /ˈaɪ.lət/ eyelets n
öljet
An object that consists of a rim and small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc. An eyelet may reinforce a hole.

eyelid /ˈaɪ.lɪd/ eyelids n
ögonlock
A thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye.

eyeliner eyeliners n
eyeliner kajal
Makeup used to outline the eye, generally applied along or close to the lashline.

eyepiece eyepieces n
okular
The lens (or the component containing a combination of lenses) at the eye end of a microscope or telescope by which the image is viewed.

eyeshade eyeshades n
ögonskärm
(countable) A type of headgear for shielding the eyes from glaring light, usually consisting of a visor and a headband, more popular among indoor workers in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries than today.
ögonskugga ögonskärm
(not countable) A cosmetic product which may be applied to the upper eyelid and to the area near the eye to change skin coloration.

eyesight /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/ eyesights n
syn synförmåga
Vision or the faculty of sight.

eyesore /ˈaɪsɔɹ/ /ˈaɪsɔː/ eyesores n
schabrak skamfläck
A displeasing sight; something prominently ugly or unsightly.

eyewitness eyewitnesses n
ögonvittne
Someone who sees an event and can report or testify about it. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

eyrie /ˈaɪ.ɹi/ /ˈɛ.ɹi/ /ˈɛə.ɹi/ /ˈɪ.ɹi/ /ˈɪə.ɹi/ eyries n
rovfågelsnäste
The nest of a bird of prey.
örnnäste
Any high and remote but commanding place.

f-hole f-holes n
ljudhål
(musical instruments) A sound hole, shaped like a lowercase f, through the top surface of a string instrument.

fable /ˈfeɪbəl/ fables n
fabel berättelse saga
A fictitious narrative intended to enforce some useful truth or precept, usually with animals, etc. as characters; an apologue. Prototypically, Aesop's Fables.

fabled more fabled most fabled adj
legendarisk mytisk mytomspunnen
Made known by fables or reputation; legendary, famed.

fabliau fabliaux n
fabliau
A short, farcical, often bawdy tale of a genre written in the North of France in the 12th, 13th and 14th centuries.

fabric /ˈfæb.ɹɪk/ fabrics n
konstruktion system väv
tyg
A material made of fibers, a textile or cloth.

fabric softener /ˈfæbrɪk ˈsɑfənər/ /ˈfæbrɪk ˈsɒfənər/ /ˈfæbrɪk ˈsɔfənər/ fabric softeners n
sköljmedel
A chemical agent used to prevent static cling and make fabric softer by coating the surface of the cloth fibers with a thin layer of chemicals; these chemicals have lubricant properties and are electrically conductive, thus making the fibers feel smoother and preventing buildup of static electricity; usually available as a liquid or as dryer sheets.

fabulous /ˈfæbjʊləs/ more fabulous most fabulous adj
fabulös sagolik fantastisk
Of or relating to fable, myth or legend.
sagolik
Characteristic of fables; marvelous, extraordinary, incredible.
fabulös fantastisk sagolik underbar
(slang) Very good; outstanding, wonderful.

fabulously /ˈfæbjʊləsli/ more fabulously most fabulously adv
fabulöst
In a fabulous manner.

facade /fəˈsɑːd/ facades n
fasad
(figuratively) A deceptive or insincere outward appearance.
(programming) An object serving as a simplified interface to a larger body of code, as in the facade pattern.

face /feɪs/ /feːs/ faces n
ansikte anlete nuna fjäs käft
(anatomy) The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.
käft
(slang) The mouth.
min uppsyn
(in expressions such as 'make a face') A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc.
ansikte anseende prestige
Public image; outward appearance.
yta ansikte
(geometry) Any of the flat bounding surfaces of a polyhedron; more generally, any of the bounding pieces of a polytope of any dimension.

face /feɪs/ /feːs/ v
mot vända
(transitive, of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).
mot vara vetta vänd
(transitive, of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).
ta itu med
(transitive) To deal with (a difficult situation or person); to accept (facts, reality, etc.) even when undesirable.

face card face cards n
klätt kort målare

face cream face creams n
ansiktskräm
A cosmetic cream used to moisturize the face.

face powder face powders n
ansiktspuder puder
A cosmetic made from coloured talc, applied to the face.

face the music v
stå sitt kast
(idiomatic) To accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.

face to face adv
ansikte mot ansikte öga mot öga
In person; directly; in the physical presence of somebody.

face value face values n
nominalvärde valör
The amount or value listed on a bill, note, stamp, etc.; the stated value or amount.

face-off /ˈfeɪsˌɑf/ face-offs n
tekning
(ice hockey) The start of play, when two players try to get control of the puck dropped by the referee

facefuck v
munknulla
(transitive, vulgar) To thrust one's penis into the mouth or throat of someone; to irrumate.

facelift /ˈfeɪsˌlɪft/ facelifts n
ansiktslyft
Plastic surgery to the face to remove wrinkles, fat or various signs of aging.

facelift /ˈfeɪsˌlɪft/ v
göra en ansiktslyftning
To perform a facelift upon.

facemask /ˈfeɪs.mæsk/ /ˈfeɪs.mɑːsk/ facemasks n
ansiktsmask
A covering used to protect or disguise the face.

faceoff faceoffs n
tekning
(ice hockey) The method used to begin play in ice hockey.

facepalm /ˈfeɪsˌpɑː(l)m/ v
ta sig för pannan
To bring the palm of one’s hand to one’s face as an expression of mixed humor and disbelief, disgust or shame; for example, when one is caught off-guard with a particularly bad pun.

facet /ˈfæsɪt/ facets n
fasett
Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem.
sida
One among many similar or related, yet still distinct things.

facetious /fəˈsiːʃəs/ more facetious most facetious adj
lättvindig
Treating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant.
skämtsam
Pleasantly humorous; jocular.

fachidiot fachidiots n
fackidiot
(rare) A (narrow) specialist expert who is ignorant outside of their specialty, or who only looks at problems through the (blinkered) lens of their own specialty.

facial /ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/ adj
ansikts-
(medicine, relational) Concerned with or used in improving the appearance of the face.

facial /ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/ facials n
ansiktsbehandling
(medicine) A personal care beauty treatment which involves cleansing and moisturizing of the human face.

facial expression facial expressions n
ansiktsuttryck min
The expression or countenance that seems to an onlooker to be represented by the appearance of a person or animal's face, resulting from specific use of that person's facial muscles.

facial hair n
ansiktshår
Hair on the face of a human, such as the eyebrows of a man or woman or the androgenic hair (beard or moustache) of a man.

facial mask facial masks n
ansiktsmask
An application of mud, clay, etc. to the skin of the face for cosmetic purposes.

facile /ˈfä.sʌɪl/ /ˈfæs.aɪl/ /ˈfæs.əl/ [ˈfæs.ɫ̩] more facile most facile adj
enkel
(now, usually, derogatory) Easy; contemptibly easy. [from 15th c.]

facilitate /fəˈsɪləteɪt/ /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/ v
underlätta förenkla
To make easy or easier.

facilitation /fəˌsɪləˈteɪʃən/ /fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/ facilitations n
underlätta
The act of facilitating or making easy.
(physiology) The process of synapses becoming more capable of transmitting the same type of signal each time certain types of sensory signals pass through sequences of these synapses.

facilitator facilitators n
möjliggörare underlättare
A person who helps a group to have an effective dialog without taking any side of the argument, especially in order to reach a consensus.

facility /fəˈsɪlɪti/ facilities n
anläggning
An institution specially designed for a specific purpose, such as incarceration, military use, or scientific experimentation.

facsimile /fækˈsɪm.ə.li/ facsimiles facsimilia n
faksimil
(countable) A copy or reproduction.

fact /fækt/ facts n
faktum verklighet
Something actual as opposed to invented.
verklighet faktum
Something which is real.
faktum
Something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation.
An objective consensus on a fundamental reality that has been agreed upon by a substantial number of experts.
Information about a particular subject, especially actual conditions and/or circumstances.
(databases) An individual value or measurement at the lowest level of granularity in a data warehouse.

fact check fact checks n
faktagranskning faktakoll faktakontroll
A verification of the factuality of specific information.

fact-checking n
faktagranskning
The investigating of an issue with regards to the validity or veracity of its stated facts.

fact-free adj
faktafri
Without any regard for the truth.

facticity /fækˈtɪsɪti/ [-ɾi] facticities n
fakticitet
(uncountable) The quality or state of being a fact.
(uncountable, specifically, philosophy) In existentialism, the state of being in the world without any knowable reason for such existence, or of being in a particular state of affairs which one has no control over.

faction /ˈfæk.ʃn̩/ /ˈfæk.ʃən/ factions n
fraktion
(countable) A group of people, especially within a political organization, which expresses a shared belief or opinion different from people who are not part of the group.

factitious /fækˈtɪʃəs/ more factitious most factitious adj
konstgjord
Created by humans; artificial.

factoid /ˈfæk.tɔɪd/ factoids n
faktoid klintbergare vandringssägen
An inaccurate statement or statistic believed to be true because of broad repetition, especially if cited in the media. [from 1973]

factor /ˈfæk.tə/ /ˈfæk.tɚ/ factors n
faktor
(obsolete) A doer, maker; a person who does things for another person or organization.
An agent or representative.
(legal)
A business organization that lends money on accounts receivable or buys and collects accounts receivable.
A commission agent.
A person or business organization that provides money for another's new business venture; one who finances another's business.
One of the elements, circumstances, or influences which contribute to produce a result.
(mathematics) Any of various objects multiplied together to form some whole.
(causal analysis) Influence; a phenomenon that affects the nature, the magnitude, and/or the timing of a consequence.
(economics) A resource used in the production of goods or services, a factor of production.
(Scotland) A steward or bailiff of an estate.

factor of production factors of production n
produktionsfaktor
(economics) A resource used to produce goods and services, such as labor, land, or capital.

factorable adj
faktoriserbar
(mathematics) Capable of being factored. For integers synonyms are composite, non-prime.

factorial /fækˈtɔːɹi.əl/ factorials n
fakultet
(mathematics, combinatorics) The result of multiplying a given number of consecutive integers from 1 to the given number. In equations, it is symbolized by an exclamation mark (!). For example, 5! = 1 × 2 × 3 × 4 × 5 = 120.

factorization factorizations n
faktorisering
(mathematics) The process of creating a list of factors.

factorize v
faktorisera
(mathematics, transitive) To create a list of the factors of.
(mathematics, transitive) To divide an expression into a list of items that, when multiplied together, will produce the original quantity.

factory /ˈfæk.tə.ɹi/ /ˈfæk.tɚ.i/ /ˈfæk.tɹi/ factories n
fabrik
A building or other place where manufacturing takes place. [from 17th c.]

factotum /fækˈtoʊ.təm/ /fækˈtəʊ.təm/ factota factotums n
allt-i-allo
(dated) A general servant.

factual /ˈfæk.(t)ʃ(ʊ)əl/ /ˈfæk.tj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈfæk.tʃ(u)əl/ /ˈfɛk.(t)ʃ(ʉː)əl/ more factual most factual adj
faktamässig faktuell
Pertaining to or consisting of objective claims.

factually more factually most factually adv
faktamässigt
In a factual manner

faculty /ˈfæ.kəl.ti/ faculties n
kollegium lärarkollegium
(chiefly, North American) The academic staff at schools, colleges, universities or not-for-profit research institutes, as opposed to the students or support staff.
fakultet
A division of a university.
förmåga färdighet
(Often in the plural) : an ability, power, or skill.

fad /fæd/ fads n
fluga dagslända
A phenomenon that becomes popular for a very short time.

fade /feɪd/ v
avtyna dämpa vekna
(intransitive) To grow weak; to lose strength; to decay; to perish gradually; to wither, as a plant.
blekna
(intransitive) To lose freshness, color, or brightness; to become faint in hue or tint; hence, to be wanting in color.
avklinga
(intransitive) To sink away; to disappear gradually; to grow dim; to vanish.

faded /ˈfeɪdɪd/ more faded most faded adj
urblekt
That has lost some of its former vividness and colour.

fadeless adj
oförvissnelig
Not fading; eternal

fag /fæɡ/ fags n
bög fikus
(chiefly, US, Canada, vulgar, usually, _, offensive) A homosexual man, especially (usually, _, derogatory) an effeminate or unusual one.

fag hag fag hags n
faghag
(sometimes, pejorative, slang, LGBT) A woman who likes the company of gay men.

faggotry /ˈfæɡətɹi/ faggotries n
bögeri
(offensive, pejorative, derogatory, vulgar, slang) The stereotypical behaviours of a faggot (male homosexual) or homosexuality in general.

faience /ˈfaɪ.əns/ faiences n
fajans flintporslin
A type of tin-glazed earthenware ceramic, used domestically for tableware and in architecture as a decorative material.

fail /feɪl/ v
misslyckas
(intransitive) To be unsuccessful.
(transitive) Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)
fallera mankera svika
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
svika
To be wanting; to fall short; to be or become deficient in any measure or degree up to total absence.
(archaic) To be affected with want; to come short; to lack; to be deficient or unprovided; used with of.

failed state failed states n
sviktande stat
(politics) A state that has failed to meet the basic conditions and responsibilities of a sovereign government; one that has lost physical control of its territory, the ability to provide public services, etc.

failing /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/ failings n
brist fel svaghet
weakness; defect

failure /ˈfeɪ.ljə/ /ˈfeɪ.ljɚ/ failures n
misslyckande
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.

failure rate failure rates n
felprocent
(science, engineering) The frequency with which an engineered system or component fails, expressed for example in failures per hour.

fain /feɪn/ fainer fainest adv
gärna
(archaic) With joy; gladly.

faint /feɪnt/ fainter faintest adj
klen svag kraftlös vek
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
klen svag feg vek
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected
svag
Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy

faint /feɪnt/ faints n
svimning
The act of fainting, syncope.

faint /feɪnt/ v
svimma
(intransitive) To lose consciousness through a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions).
(intransitive) To decay; to disappear; to vanish.

faint-hearted more faint-hearted most faint-hearted adj
försagd klenmodig modlös nedslagen räddhågad
Lacking courage; timid

fainthearted more fainthearted most fainthearted adj
klenmodig osäker rädd
Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful.

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛː/ /fɪə/ fairer fairest adj
fager
Unblemished (figuratively or literally); clean and pure; innocent.
blond ljuslagd
Light in color, pale, particularly with regard to skin tone but also referring to blond hair.
rättvis
Just, equitable.
rimlig skälig
Adequate, reasonable, or decent, but not excellent.

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛː/ /fɪə/ fairs n
mässa marknad
An event for public entertainment and trade, a market.
mässa utställning
An event for professionals in a trade to learn of new products and do business, a trade fair.
tivoli
A travelling amusement park (called a funfair in British English and a (travelling) carnival in US English).

fair and square more fair and square most fair and square adv
rätt och riktig
Totally fairly and undoubtedly.
Within the applicable rules.

fair play n
fair play rent spel
Good behavior; conduct (in sports or another endeavor) that is respectful of the rules, the spirit of the activity, and the adversary.

fair sex n
det svaga könet det täcka könet
(idiom, dated, now, sometimes, offensive) Women collectively.

fair trade fair trades n
rättvis handel
(uncountable) A system of trading promoting more equitable global trade, especially to sellers and producers in poorer areas, but also to the environment.

fair wind fair winds n
medvind
(nautical) A favourable wind, i.e. one blowing in the desired direction of travel for the vessel.

fairly /ˈfɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈfɛɹ.li/ more fairly most fairly adv
rättvist
(manner) In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party

fairway /ˈfɛəweɪ/ /ˈfɛɹweɪ/ fairways n
farled
(nautical) A navigable channel in a harbour, offshore etc; the usual course taken by vessels in such places.

fairy /ˈfeːɹi/ /ˈfɛə̯ɹi/ /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛːɹi/ fairies n
fe älva
A mythical being with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, and revered in some modern forms of paganism.
fjolla
(Northern England, US, derogatory, colloquial) A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.

fairy godmother fairy godmothers n
god fe
In certain fairy tales, a fictional benevolent woman with magical powers who uses them to help the cause of the protagonist.
välgörare
(by extension) Any generous benefactor.

fairy ring fairy rings n
häxring
(mycology, botany) A ring of fungi marking the periphery of the perennial underground growth of the mycelium.

fairy tale fairy tales n
saga fabel
A folktale or literary story featuring fairies or similar fantasy characters.

fairy-tale adj
sagolik
Of the nature of a fairy tale; as if from a fairy tale.

fairyland fairylands n
sagoland
The imaginary land or abode of fairies.

fait accompli /ˌfeɪt.əˈkɔm.pli/ /ˌfeɪt.əˌkɔmˈpli/ faits accomplis n
fullbordat faktum
An accomplished fact, something that has already occurred.

faith /feɪθ/ faiths n
tro
A trust or confidence in the intentions or abilities of a person, object, or ideal from prior empirical evidence.
A religious or spiritual belief system.
(obsolete) Credibility or truth.

faithful /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/ more faithful most faithful adj
trogen
Loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause.

faithfulness faithfulnesses n
trohet
The state of being faithful

fake /feɪ̯k/ faker fakest more fake most fake adj
falsk fejk oäkta
Not real; false, fraudulent

fake /feɪ̯k/ fakes n
förfalskning
Something which is not genuine, or is presented fraudulently.

fake /feɪ̯k/ v
fejka
(transitive) To make a false display of, to affect, to feign, to simulate.

fakir /fɑˈkiɹ/ /fəˈkiɹ/ /fəˈkɪəɹ/ /ˈfeɪkəɹ/ fakirs n
fakir
(Hinduism, more, _, loosely) An ascetic mendicant, especially one who performs feats of endurance or apparent magic.

falafel /fəˈlæfəl/ /fəˈlɑfəl/ /fəˈlɑːfəl/ /fəˈlɒfəl/ falafel falafels n
falafel falaflar
(uncountable) A Middle Eastern food in the form of balls made from chickpeas or broad beans and other ingredients, often served in a pita.
falafel
(countable) A single falafel ball.

falcon /ˈfoːlkən/ /ˈfælkən/ /ˈfɑːlkən/ /ˈfɒlkən/ /ˈfɔː(l)kən/ /ˈfɛlkən/ falcons n
falk
Any bird of the genus Falco, all of which are birds of prey.

falconry falconries n
falkenering falkjakt
The sport of hunting by using trained birds of prey, especially falcons and hawks.

fall /fo(ː)l/ /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ falls n
fall
The act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
A loss of greatness or status.
fall nedgång
(chiefly, North America, archaic in Britain) The time of the year when the leaves typically fall from the trees; autumn; the season of the year between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice. [from 16th c.]

fall /fo(ː)l/ /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ v
falla
To come down, to drop or descend.
(intransitive) To collapse; to be overthrown or defeated.
(intransitive) To be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance.
(intransitive, obsolete) To issue forth into life; to be brought forth; said of the young of certain animals.
falla trilla
To move to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
kasta sig
To come to the ground deliberately, to prostrate oneself.
stupa falla
(intransitive, formal, euphemistic) To die, especially in battle or by disease.
bli falla
(intransitive) To descend in character or reputation; to become degraded; to sink into vice, error, or sin.

fall asleep v
somna falla i sömn
To pass from a state of wakefulness into sleep.
somna
(idiom, figurative) To be affected by paresthesia; to go numb.
somna in
(poetic, euphemistic) To die (often seen on gravestones).

fall at the last hurdle /ˈfɔl æt ðə ˌlæst ˈhɝd(ə)l/ /ˈfɔːl æt ðə ˌlɑːst ˈhɜːdl̩/ v
falla på målsnöret
(intransitive, idiomatic) To fail near the end of an activity, a project, etc.

fall behind v
efterkälken sacka
(intransitive) To be progressively below average in performance.

fall ill v
insjukna bli sjuk
To become ill, to get sick, to sicken.

fall in love v
förälska sig bli kär
(intransitive, of a person, animate object following “with”) To come to have feelings of love, particularly romantic love.
(intransitive, of a person, inanimate object following "with") To come to have feelings of intense liking directed at another person or a thing.
förälska sig bli kära
(intransitive, reciprocal) To come to have feelings of love towards each other.

fall into a trap /fɑːl ɪntə ə træp/ /fɔːl ɪntə ə træp/ v
göra en tabbe tabba
(idiomatic, intransitive) To make a mistake, a bad decision or act senselessly and get into an extremely difficult situation.

fall out v
falla ut
(literally) To come out of something by falling.
söndras
(intransitive, idiomatic) To cease to be on friendly terms.

fall over v
falla omkull
(intransitive, idiomatic) To fall from an upright or standing position to a horizontal or prone position.

fallacious /fə.ˈleɪ.ʃəs/ more fallacious most fallacious adj
felaktig
Characterized by fallacy; false or mistaken.

fallacy /ˈfæl.ə.si/ fallacies n
bedräglighet
Deceptive or false appearance; that which misleads the eye or the mind.
felslut argumentationsfel
(logic) An argument, or apparent argument, which professes to be decisive of the matter at issue, while in reality it is not; a specious argument.

falling out falling outs fallings out n
söndring
(idiomatic) A rift between people or groups, often following a disagreement or quarrel

falling sickness n
fallandesjuka fallandesot
(archaic) Epilepsy.

fallout /ˈfɔlˌaʊt/ /ˈfɔːlaʊt/ fallouts n
nedfall
The event of small airborne particles falling to the ground in significant quantities as a result of major industrial activity, volcano eruption, sandstorm, nuclear explosion, etc.
avslag
(rare) A declined offer in a sales transaction when acceptance was presumed.

fallow /ˈfæloʊ/ /ˈfæləʊ/ fallows n
träda trädesåker
(agriculture, uncountable) Ground ploughed and harrowed but left unseeded for one year.

fallow deer /ˈfæl.əʊˌdɪə/ fallow deer n
dovhjort
A ruminant mammal (Dama dama) belonging to the family Cervidae.

false /fɑls/ /fɒls/ /fɔls/ /fɔːls/ [fɒʊs] [fɔɫs] falser falsest adj
falsk osann
Untrue, not factual, factually incorrect.
konstgjord
Spurious, artificial.
falskt
(logic) Of a state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result.
(music) Out of tune.

false alarm false alarms n
falskt alarm
(idiomatic, by extension) A thing or occurrence which initially causes fear, distress, etc. but which is subsequently recognized as being no cause for concern.
(archaic, idiomatic) A person who pretends to be more accomplished or a thing that seems to be of higher quality than is later found to be the case.

false dichotomy /dɪ-/ /fɑls-/ /fɒls-/ /ˌfɔls daɪˈkɑtəmi/ /ˌfɔːls daɪˈkɒtəmi/ [-ɾə-] false dichotomies n
falsk dikotomi
(rhetoric) A situation in which two alternative points of view are presented as the only options, when others are available.

false flag false flags n
falsk flagg falsk flagga
(espionage, military, politics) A diversionary or propaganda tactic of deceiving an adversary into thinking that an operation was carried out by another party.

false flax n
oljedådra
Any of the several flowering plants of the genus Camelina, especially Camelina sativa, which is cultivated for oil.

false friend /ˌfɑls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɒls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɔls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɔːls ˈfɹɛnd/ false friends n
falsk vän
(linguistics, translation studies, lexicography) A word in a language that bears a deceptive resemblance to a word in another language but in fact has a different meaning.

false hellebore false hellebores n
nysrötter
Any plant in the genus Veratrum.
våradonis
A flowering plant, Adonis vernalis.

false positive false positives n
falsk positiv
A result of a test that shows as present something that is absent.

false start false starts n
tjuvstart
(sports) The act of an athlete starting a race before being signaled to do so.

false teeth n
löständer tandprotes

falsifiability falsifiabilities n
falsifierbarhet
The quality of being falsifiable.

falsifiable more falsifiable most falsifiable adj
falsifierbar
(epistemology) The demarcation criterion between scientific and non-scientific statements proposed by Karl Popper. In order to be ranked as scientific, statements or systems of statements must be contradicted by an intersubjective singular existential statement, also called a basic statement, and not be contradicted by another, that is, they must also be logically possible.

falsify /ˈfɒlsɪfaɪ/ v
falsifiera

falter /ˈfɑl.tɚ/ /ˈfɒl.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɔl.tɚ/ /ˈfɔːl.tə(ɹ)/ v
vackla
To waver or be unsteady; to weaken or trail off.

fame /feɪm/ fames n
berömmelse kändisskap
The state of being famous or well-known and spoken of.

famed /feɪmd/ more famed most famed adj
berömd ryktbar
Having fame; famous or noted.

familial /fəˈmɪljəl/ adj
familj
Of or pertaining to any grouping of things referred to as a family.

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.i.ɚ/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ /fɚˈmɪl.jɚ/ more familiar most familiar adj
bekant
Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.i.ɚ/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ /fɚˈmɪl.jɚ/ familiars n
husande
(witchcraft) An attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form.

family /ˈfæm(ə)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæmɪli/ /ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ adj
bög
(gay slang) Homosexual.

family /ˈfæm(ə)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæmɪli/ /ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ families n
släkt släktskap ätt
familj hushåll
(countable) A nuclear family: a mother and father who are married and cohabiting and their child or children.
börd familj
(countable) A (close-knit) group of people related by blood, friendship, marriage, law, or custom, especially if they live or work together.
familj
(countable, biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below order and above genus; a taxon at that rank.
(countable, music) A group of instruments having the same basic method of tone production.
(countable, linguistics) A group of languages believed to have descended from the same ancestral language.

family friend family friends n
vän till familjen

family law n
familjerätt
(law) The area of private law pertaining to family matters and domestic relations.

family man family men n
familjefar
An adult male with a spouse and children to whose well-being he is dedicated.

family member family members n
familjemedlem
A person belonging to a particular family; a close relative or relation.

family planning n
familjeplanering
Birth control, especially when carried out by monogamous heterosexual couples.

family reunion family reunions n
släktträff släktkalas
An infrequent gathering of family members or distant relatives who are usually geographically separated.

family tree family trees n
släktträd härstamning
A diagrammatic representation of a pedigree, illustrating the connections between a person's ancestors, offspring and other relatives

famine /ˈfæmɪn/ famines n
svält hungersnöd
(countable) A period of extreme shortage of food in a region.

famished /ˈfæmɪʃt/ more famished most famished adj
utsvulten
Extremely hungry.

famous /ˈfeɪməs/ famouser famousest more famous most famous adj
berömd känd
Well known.

fan /fæn/ [feən] [fɛən] [fɛːn] fans n
solfjäder
A hand-held device consisting of concertinaed material, or slats of material, gathered together at one end, that may be opened out into the shape of a sector of a circle and waved back and forth in order to move air towards oneself and cool oneself.
Anything resembling a hand-held fan in shape, e.g., a peacock’s tail.
fan beundrare
A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
fläkt
An electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.

fan /fæn/ [feən] [fɛən] [fɛːn] v
fläkta
(transitive) To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
sig sprida
(intransitive, usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan.

fan base fan bases n
fanbase
The fans of a thing or person taken as a group.

fan death n
fläktdöden
Death supposedly caused by staying overnight in a closed room in which an electric fan is operating. It is a South Korean urban legend.

fan heater fan heaters n
värmefläkt
an electric heater fitted with a fan which blows out hot air.

fanatic /fəˈnæt.ɪk/ more fanatic most fanatic adj
fanatisk
Fanatical.

fanatic /fəˈnæt.ɪk/ fanatics n
fanatiker
A person who is zealously enthusiastic for some cause, especially in religion.

fanatical /fəˈnætɪkəl/ more fanatical most fanatical adj
fanatisk
Having an extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm for a specific cause.

fanaticism /fəˈnæt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ [fəˈnæɾ.ɪ.sɪ.zm̩] fanaticisms n
fanatism
The characteristic or practice of being a fanatic.

fanbelt fanbelts n
fläktrem
A belt which turns a cooling fan in a car engine.

fanciful /ˈfænsɪfəl/ more fanciful most fanciful adj
fantasifull
Unreal or imagined.

fandango /ˈfæn.dæŋ.ɡəʊ/ fandangoes fandangos n
fandango
(music, dance) A form of lively flamenco music and dance that has many regional variations (e.g. fandango de Huelva), some of which have their own names (e.g. malagueña, granadina). [from mid 18th c.]

fanfare /ˈfænfɛə/ /ˈfænfɛəɹ/ fanfares n
fanfar
(countable) A flourish of trumpets or horns as to announce; a short and lively air performed on hunting horns during the chase.

fang /feɪŋ/ /fæŋ/ fangs n
huggtand gadd
A long, pointed canine tooth used for biting and tearing flesh.
gifttand
A long pointed tooth in snakes, for injecting venom.

fanny pack /ˈfæni pæk/ fanny packs n
midjeväska magväska
(North America) A small fabric pouch secured with a zipper and worn at the waist by a strap around the hips.

fanservice n
fanservice
(fandom slang, chiefly, ACG, often, _, derogatory) The inclusion in a work of fiction of material, especially of a racy or sexual nature, which may or may not have relevance to the storyline and is designed merely to excite the viewer.

fantasize /ˈfæntəˌsaɪz/ v
fantisera
(intransitive) To indulge in fantasy; to imagine things only possible in fantasy.

fantastic /fænˈtæstɪk/ more fantastic most fantastic adj
fantastisk
Existing in or constructed from fantasy; of or relating to fantasy; fanciful.
Wonderful; marvelous; excellent; extraordinarily good or great (used especially as an intensifier).

fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ /ˈfæntəzi/ fantasies n
fantasi
That which comes from one's imagination.
fantasy
(literature) The literary genre generally dealing with themes of magic and the supernatural, imaginary worlds and creatures, etc.

fapstronaut fapstronauts n
runkmunk
(slang) A person who abstains from masturbation.

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ farther farthermost farthest further furthermost furthest adj
avlägsen fjärran bort
Distant; remote in space.
avlägsen långt in i
Remote in time.
extrem ytterst
Extreme, as measured from some central or neutral position.
Extreme, as a difference in nature or quality.

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ farther farthest further furthest adv
långt
To, from or over a great distance in space, time or other extent.

far from adv
långtifrån
In no way, Not at all.

far left n
extremvänster
The most radical part of the political left wing.

far post far posts n
bortre stolpen
(soccer, idiomatic) The goalpost furthest from where a cross is made.

far right /ˌfɑɹ ˈɹaɪt/ /ˌfɑː ˈɹʌɪt/ n
högerextremism extremhöger
(politics) The most right-wing or conservative part of a political faction or grouping.

far-fetched farther-fetched farthest-fetched further-fetched furthest-fetched more far-fetched most far-fetched adj
långsökt
Implausible; not likely; difficult to believe.

far-left adj
vänsterextrem
(politics) Very leftist.

far-off more far-off most far-off adj
avlägsen fjärran
Remote, either in time or space.

far-reaching more far-reaching most far-reaching adj
långtgående
Having a broad range, scope, or influence.

far-right /ˈfɑɹˌɹaɪt/ /ˈfɑːˌɹʌɪt/ more far-right most far-right adj
högerextrem
(politics) Extremely right-wing.

farad /ˈfæɹæd/ /ˈfæɹəd/ farads n
farad
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical capacitance; the capacitance of a capacitor in which one coulomb of charge causes a potential difference of one volt across the capacitor. Symbol: F

farce /fɑɹs/ /fɑːs/ farces n
fars buskis
(countable) A motion picture or play featuring this style of humor.
fars
(uncountable) A situation abounding with ludicrous incidents.
(uncountable) A ridiculous or empty show.

farcical /ˈfɑː(ɹ)sɪkəl/ more farcical most farcical adj
farsartad
Resembling a farce; ludicrous; absurd.

fare /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛɹ/ fares n
biljettpris tariff taxa
(countable) Money paid for a transport ticket.
passagerare resande
(countable) A paying passenger, especially in a taxi.

fare /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛɹ/ v
fara
(intransitive, archaic) To go, travel.

fare dodger fare dodgers n
blindpassagerare
A person who deliberately avoids payment for public transport.

farewell /fæɹˈwɛl/ /fɑːɹˈwɛl/ /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɚˈwɛl/ adj
avsked
Parting, valedictory, final.

farewell /fæɹˈwɛl/ /fɑːɹˈwɛl/ /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɚˈwɛl/ farewells n
farväl
A wish of happiness or safety at parting, especially a permanent departure.
avsked farväl
A departure; the act of leaving.

farewell /fæɹˈwɛl/ /fɑːɹˈwɛl/ /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɚˈwɛl/ v
ta avsked
To bid farewell or say goodbye.

farinaceous /ˌfæɹəˈneɪʃəs/ more farinaceous most farinaceous adj
mjöl
Made from, or rich in, starch or flour.
grynig mjölig
Having a floury texture; grainy.

farm /fɑːm/ /fɑːɹm/ farms n
gård jordbruk farm
A place where agricultural and similar activities take place, especially the growing of crops or the raising of livestock.

farm /fɑːm/ /fɑːɹm/ v
odla bruka
(transitive) To grow (a particular crop).

farm team farm teams n
farmarklubb farmarlag
(sports, slang) A minor league baseball, ice hockey or other sports team, especially one concerned with player development.

farmer /ˈfɑɹ.mɚ/ /ˈfɑː.mə(ɹ)/ farmers n
bonde jordbrukare
A person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock; anyone engaged in agriculture on a farm#Noun.

farmer's tan farmer's tans n
bondbränna
(idiomatic) The tan line left by clothing, especially by a short-sleeved shirt.

farmers' market farmers' markets n
bondmarknad
A market where farmers and growers sell produce directly to the public.

farmhand farmhands n
dräng
Synonym of farmworker

farmland /ˈfɑːmlænd/ /ˈfɑːɹmlænd/ farmlands n
jordbruksmark åkermark
Land that is suitable for farming and agricultural production.

farrier /ˈfæɹi.ə/ /ˈfæɹi.ɚ/ /ˈfɛɹi.ɚ/ farriers n
hovslagare hovslagerska
A person who maintains the health and balance of horses' feet through the trimming of the hoof and fitting of horseshoes.

farrow /ˈfæɹoʊ/ /ˈfæɹəʊ/ /ˈfɛɹoʊ/ farrows n
kull
A litter of piglets.

farrow /ˈfæɹoʊ/ /ˈfæɹəʊ/ /ˈfɛɹoʊ/ v
grisa
To give birth to a (litter of piglets).

farsighted more farsighted most farsighted adj
långsynt översynt
Unable to focus with one's eyes on near objects; presbyopic.

farsightedness n
översynthet hypermetropi hyperopi långsynthet
(pathology) The condition of being unable to focus on near objects; presbyopia.

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ farts n
fis prutt fjärt
(informal, impolite) An emission of digestive gases from the anus; a flatus. [from 15th c.]

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ v
fisa prutta fjärta
(informal, impolite, intransitive) To emit digestive gases from the anus; to flatulate.

farthingale /ˈfɑɹðɪŋɡeɪl/ /ˈfɑːðɪŋɡeɪl/ farthingales n
krinolin
(historical) A hooped structure in cloth worn to extend the skirt of women's dresses; a hooped petticoat.

fartlek /ˈfɑɹtlək/ /ˈfɑːtlɛk/ fartleks n
fartlek
An athletic training technique, used especially in running, in which periods of intense effort alternate with periods of less strenuous effort in a continuous workout.

fascia /ˈfeɪʃi.ə/ /ˈfeɪʃjə/ /ˈfeɪʃə/ /ˈfæʃi.ə/ /ˈfæʃjə/ /ˈfæʃə/ fasciae fascias n
fascia
(anatomy) The layer of loose tissue, often containing fat, immediately beneath the skin; the stronger layer of connective tissue covering and investing muscles and organs; an aponeurosis.

fasciculation fasciculations n
fascikulation
(anatomy, muscles) (toxicology, venoms) An involuntary muscle twitch, usually localised and temporary, but that may be intensified and prolonged fatally by particular poisons and venoms such as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.

fascinate /ˈfæsɪneɪt/ v
fascinera
To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.
To make someone hold motionless; to spellbind.
To be irresistibly charming or attractive to.

fascinating /ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/ more fascinating most fascinating adj
fascinerande
Having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive.

fascine /fæ-/ /fəˈsin/ /fəˈsiːn/ /fɛˈsiːn/ fascines n
faskin
(specifically, military, _, fortification) A similar bundle of sticks of wood or plastic pipes used for filling in ditches for armoured fighting vehicles to drive over, and for making parapets, raising batteries, and strengthening ramparts.

fascism /ˈfæʃɪz(ə)m/ fascisms n
fascism
Any right-wing, authoritarian, nationalist ideology characterized by centralized, totalitarian governance, strong regimentation of the economy and society, and repression of criticism or opposition. [1922]

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ more fascist most fascist adj
fascistisk fascistoid
Of or relating to fascism.
fascistisk
Supporting the principles of fascism.

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ fascists n
fascist
A proponent of fascism.

fashion /ˈfæʃən/ fashions n
mode
(countable) A current (constantly changing) trend, favored for frivolous rather than practical, logical, or intellectual reasons.
(uncountable) Popular trends.
sätt fason stil skick
(countable) A style or manner in which something is done.

fashion designer fashion designers n
modeskapare
Someone who designs clothing professionally.

fashion house fashion houses n
modehus
a company employed in fashion design; a couturier

fashion show fashion shows n
modevisning
An event at which fashionable clothes are modelled for an audience.

fashionable /ˈfæʃənəbl̩/ more fashionable most fashionable adj
inne
Characteristic of or influenced by a current popular trend or style.

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ faster fastest adj
fast fäst
(dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable. [from 9th c.]
snabb kvick
Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid. [from 14th c.]
djup
Deep or sound (of sleep); fast asleep (of people). [16th–19th c.]
färgäkta
(of dyes or colours) Not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent. [from 17th c.]
före
Ahead of the correct time or schedule. [from 19th c.]
snabb
(of photographic film) More sensitive to light than average. [from 20th c.]

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ faster fastest adv
fast
In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound [from 10th c.].
djupt
(of sleeping) Deeply or soundly [from 13th c.].
fort snabbt kvickt
Quickly, with great speed; within a short time [from 13th c.].
före
Ahead of the correct time or schedule.

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ v
fasta
(transitive) (academic) To cause a person or animal to abstain, especially from eating.

fast food /ˈfæst ˈfuːd/ /ˈfɑːst ˈfuːd/ fast foods n
snabbmat
Food that is served quickly, often standardized and pre-prepared.

fast forward v
snabbspola
(transitive) To cause an audio or video tape, digital media stream, etc. to move forward very fast, so that when the device is played, it will start at a later point.
(intransitive) To be fast-forwarded; to move ahead in this fashion.

fasten /ˈfæsn̩/ /ˈfæsən/ /ˈfɑːsn̩/ /ˈfɑːsən/ v
fästa spänna fast sätta fast
(ambitransitive) To attach or connect in a secure manner.

fastidious /fæˈstɪdi.əs/ /fəˈstɪdi.əs/ more fastidious most fastidious adj
nogräknad granntyckt
Excessively particular, demanding, or fussy about details, especially about tidiness and cleanliness.
petig petnoga
Overly concerned about tidiness and cleanliness.
kräsen kinkig
Difficult to please; quick to find fault.

fasting /ˈfæstɪŋ/ /ˈfɑːstɪŋ/ fastings n
fastetid
Abstinence or mortification for religious reasons, especially abstinence from food.
fasta fastetid
Abstinence from food, limiting caloric intake, for medical or health reasons, dieting.

fat /fæt/ fatter fattest adj
fet tjock
Carrying more fat than usual on one's body; plump; not lean or thin.
tjock fet
Thick; large.
fet rik
Bountiful.

fat /fæt/ fats n
fett
(uncountable) A specialized animal tissue with high lipid content, used for long-term storage of energy: fat tissue.
(countable) A lipid that is solid at room temperature, which fat tissue contains and which is also found in the blood circulation; sometimes, a refined substance chemically resembling such naturally occurring lipids.

fat /fæt/ v
göda
(transitive, archaic) To make fat; to fatten.

fat content n
fetthalt fettinnehåll
the amount of fat contained in something, usually a food product.

fat finger /ˈfæt ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfæt ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ fat fingers n
korvfinger
(idiomatic, humorous, informal, also, attributively) A supposed cause of typographical errors, especially keyboard errors that cause erroneous trades to be executed in financial markets, or typing errors on touchscreen devices.

fat tail fat tails n
fettsvans
A mass of fat stored in the rump of a beast as an adaptation to heat and harsh environmental conditions or selection by man.

fat-ass /ˈfætæs/ [ˈfæɾæs] fat-asses n
fetto
(coarse, slang, pejorative) A rotund, overweight, or obese person.

fat-free adj
fettfri
Not containing fat.

fat-soluble more fat-soluble most fat-soluble adj
fettlöslig
Soluble in lipids, and in organic solvents.

fatal /ˈfeɪ.təl/ [ˈfeɪ.ɾɫ̩] adj
ödesbestämd fatal
Proceeding from, or appointed by, fate or destiny.
dödsbringande
Foreboding death or great disaster.
fatal dödlig
Causing death or destruction.

fatality /feɪ-/ /feɪˈtælɪti/ /fə-/ /fəˈtælətɪ/ /fəˈtælɪtɪ/ [feɪ̯ˈtʰælɪɾi] fatalities n
dödsolycka
An accident that causes death. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

fatback fatbacks n
ryggspäck
(US) A layer of fat, along the back of a pig, used as a cut of meat or to make lard

fatberg /ˈfætbɜːɡ/ /ˈfætbɝɡ/ fatbergs n
fettberg
A large accumulation of fat and discarded toiletries which clogs sewers. [From the late 2000s.]

fate /feɪt/ fates n
öde
The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events.
Destiny; often with a connotation of death, ruin, misfortune, etc.
(mythology) (one of the goddesses said to control the destiny of human beings).

fated /ˈfeɪtɪd/ [ˈfeɪ̯ɾɨd] adj
ödesbestämd
Foreordained, predetermined, established in advance by fate.

fateful /ˈfeɪtfəl/ more fateful most fateful adj
ödesdiger
Momentous, significant, setting or sealing one’s fate.
förutbestämd ödesbestämd
Determined in advance by fate, fated.

father /ˈfeɪðəɹ/ /ˈfæðə/ /ˈfæðəɹ/ /ˈfɐːðə/ /ˈfɑðɚ/ /ˈfɑːd̪ə(r)/ /ˈfɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɒːðɚ/ fathers n
fader far pappa
A male ancestor more remote than a parent; a progenitor; especially, a first ancestor.

father figure father figures n
fadersfigur fadersgestalt
One who represents, behaves as, or is regarded as equivalent to a father for another person or group of people.

father-in-law /ˈfɑːðəɹɪnˌlɔː/ father-in-laws fathers-in-law n
svärfar
One's spouse's father.

fatherhood /ˈfɑ.ðɚˌhʊd/ /ˈfɑːðəˌhʊd/ fatherhoods n
faderskap
The state of being a father.

fatherland fatherlands n
fosterland fädernesland
The country of one's ancestors.

fatherless adj
faderlös
Without a (living) father.

fatherly /ˈfɑðɚli/ /ˈfɑːðəli/ more fatherly most fatherly adj
faderlig
Characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood.

fathom /ˈfað(ə)m/ /ˈfædəm/ /ˈfæðəm/ fathoms n
famn
(chiefly, nautical, historical, US) A man's armspan, generally reckoned to be six feet (about 1.8 metres). Later used to measure the depth of water, but now generally replaced by the metre outside American usage.

fathom /ˈfað(ə)m/ /ˈfædəm/ /ˈfæðəm/ v
begripa famna om fatta förstå omfamna
(archaic, or, obsolete) To encircle (someone or something) with outstretched arms; specifically, to measure the circumference or (rare) length of something.
begripa fatta förstå
(figuratively) Often followed by out: to deeply understand (someone or something); to get to the bottom of.
loda
(also, figuratively) To measure the depth of (water); to take a sounding of; to sound.

fathomable /ˈfæðməbəl/ /ˈfæðəməbəl/ more fathomable most fathomable adj
begriplig förståelig
able to be fathomed

fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ fatigues n
trötthet utmattning
A weariness caused by exertion; exhaustion.
förslitning slitage utmattning utnötning
(engineering) Weakening and eventual failure of material, typically by cracking leading to complete separation, caused by repeated application of mechanical stress to the material.

fatigues /fəˈtiːɡz/ n
arbetskläder grötmundering grötrock linnekläder
(US) Military clothing worn when doing menial tasks.

fatso /ˈfæ.t͡soʊ/ /ˈfæt.soʊ/ fatsoes fatsos n
fläskberg tjockis fetknopp fetto rulta
(pejorative) Someone who is overweight.

fatten /ˈfætən/ [ˈfæʔn̩] v
göda tjockna
(transitive) To cause (a person or animal) to be fat or fatter.
tjockna
(intransitive, of a person or animal) To become fat or fatter.

fatty /ˈfæt.i/ /ˈfæɾ.i/ fattier fattiest adj
fet
Containing, composed of, or consisting of fat.
(slang) Literally or figuratively large.
fet flottig fettaktig
Like fat; greasy.

fatty /ˈfæt.i/ /ˈfæɾ.i/ fatties n
tjockis fetknopp fetto rulta tjocksmock
(pejorative, slang) An obese person.

fatty acid fatty acids n
fettsyra
(organic chemistry, biochemistry) Any of a class of aliphatic carboxylic acids, of general formula CnH2n+1COOH, that occur combined with glycerol as animal or vegetable oils and fats. Only those with an even number of carbon atoms are normally found in natural fats.

fatty liver fatty livers n
fettlever leversteatos
(pathology) The abnormal retention of triglycerides within the vacuoles of the liver

fatwa /ˈfæ.twɑː/ /ˈfæt.wɑ/ /ˈfɑt.wɑ/ fatawa fatwas n
fatwa
(Islam) A legal opinion, decree or ruling issued by a mufti or other Islamic lawyer.

fault /fɑlt/ /fɒlt/ /fɔlt/ /fɔːlt/ [fɒːlt] faults n
fel brist
A defect; something that detracts from perfection.
skuld
A mistake or error.
förkastning
(seismology) A fracture in a rock formation causing a discontinuity.

faultfinder faultfinders n
felfinnare
A person who finds fault

faultless more faultless most faultless adj
felfri
Without fault; free from defect or error.

faulty /ˈfɑlti/ /ˈfɔlti/ /ˈfɔːlti/ [ˈfɒːlti] faultier faultiest adj
felaktig defekt
Having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable.

faun /fɔːn/ fauns n
faunus
(Roman mythology) A woodland creature with pointed ears, legs, and short horns of a goat and a fondness for unrestrained revelry.

faux pas /fəʊ pɑː/ /fəʊ pɑːz/ faux pas n
fadäs klavertramp

favicon /ˈfævɪkɒn/ favicons n
favicon adressikon
(web design) An icon associated with a particular website, and typically displayed in the address bar of a browser viewing the site.

favor /ˈfeɪvə/ /ˈfeɪvɚ/ favors n
tjänst
A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).

favourite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ adj
favorit älsklings-
Preferred or liked above all others (unless qualified).

favourite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ favourites n
favorit
A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.
A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win.

favouritism favouritisms n
favorisering
(British spelling) The unfair favouring of one person or group at the expense of another.

fawn /fɔːn/ fawns n
kalv kid
A young deer.

fawn /fɔːn/ v
lisma
(intransitive) To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).

fawner fawners n
lismare
One who fawns; a sycophant.

fax /fæks/ faxes faxxes n
fax telefax
A document sent, or received and printed by a fax machine.

fax /fæks/ v
faxa
To send a document via a fax machine.

fax machine fax machines n
fax telefax
A device which scans, transmits, receives and prints documents (faxes) transmitted by telephone.

fax number fax numbers n
faxnummer
A number used to contact a particular fax machine.

faze /feɪz/ /fæɪz/ v
besvära bringa ur fattning skrämma
(transitive, informal) To frighten or cause hesitation; to daunt, put off (usually used in the negative); to disconcert, to perturb. [from mid 19th c.]

fealty /ˈfiː.əlti/ /ˈfiːlti/ fealties n
trohet huldhet länsplikt tro
Fidelity to one's lord or master; the feudal obligation by which the tenant or vassal was bound to be faithful to his lord.
tro och loven trohetsed
The oath by which this obligation was assumed.

fear /fɪə/ /fɪɚ/ /fɪɹ/ fears n
rädsla fruktan skräck
(uncountable) A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
rädsla fruktan
(countable) A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.

fear /fɪə/ /fɪɚ/ /fɪɹ/ v
frukta rädas befara
(transitive) To be afraid of (something or someone); to consider or expect (something or someone) with alarm.
frukta vörda
(transitive) To venerate; to feel awe towards.

fearless /ˈfɪələs/ /ˈfɪɹləs/ more fearless most fearless adj
orädd
Without fear.

fearsome more fearsome most fearsome adj
skräckinjagande
frightening, especially in appearance.

feasibility feasibilities n
genomförbarhet
The state of being feasible or possible.

feasible /ˈfi.zə.bəl/ /ˈfiː.zə.bəl/ [ˈfi.zə.bɫ̩] [ˈfiː.zə.bɫ̩] [ˈfɪi.zə.bɫ̩] more feasible most feasible adj
genomförbar möjlig
Able to be done in practice.

feast /fiːst/ feasts n
fest festmåltid
A very large meal, often of a ceremonial nature.

feast /fiːst/ v
kalasa
(intransitive) To partake in a feast, or large meal.

feat /fiːt/ feats n
bedrift
A relatively rare or difficult accomplishment.

feather /ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɛð.ɚ/ feathers n
fjäder
A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.

feather duster /ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ) ˈdʌstə/ /ˈfɛð.ɚ ˈdʌstɚ/ feather dusters n
dammvippa
An implement, traditionally consisting of a bundle of feathers (especially ostrich feathers) attached to a handle, used to remove surface dust.

feather in one's cap feathers in one's cap n
en fjäder i hatten
(idiomatic) An accomplishment; particularly one that is flaunted or boasted of.

feather-light adj
fjäderlätt
Extremely light; light as a feather.

feathermoss feathermosses n
väggmossa
A species of moss common in boreal forests, Pleurozium schreberi.

featherweight featherweights n
fjädervikt
A sportsman who fights in this division.

feature /ˈfi.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈfiː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ features n
huvudnummer kännemärke kännetecknar

featurephone featurephones n
knapptelefon
(dated) A mobile phone that has some advanced capabilities but is not as powerful as a smartphone.

fecal /ˈfiːkəl/ adj
fekal
Of or relating to feces.

feces /ˈfiːsiːz/ n
avföring träck

feckless /ˈfɛkləs/ /ˈfɛklɪs/ more feckless most feckless adj
hjälplös rådlös
Lacking purpose.
oduglig
Without skill, ineffective, incompetent.

fecund /ˈfi.kənd/ /ˈfɛk.ənd/ more fecund most fecund adj
fruktbar
(figuratively) Leading to new ideas or innovation.

fecundate v
befrukta
To inseminate.

fecundity /fɪˈkʌndɪtɪ/ fecundities n
fruktsamhet
Ability to produce offspring.

fed up more fed up most fed up adj
less
(idiomatic) Frustrated, annoyed, tired, to the limit of one's endurance.

federal /ˈfɛdəɹəl/ /ˈfɛdɹəl/ adj
federal
Pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations.
Pertaining to the national government level in a federal nation, as opposed to state, provincial, county, city, or town.

federal government federal governments n
förbundsregering federal regering
Any of several forms of government of federations.

federation /ˌfɛdəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ federations n
federation
Array of nations or states that are unified under one central authority which is elected by its members.

fedora /fəˈdɔɹə/ /fɪˈdɔːɹə/ fedoras n
fedora fedorahatt
A felt hat with a fairly low, creased crown with a brim that can be turned up or down.

fee /fiː/ fees n
avgift
An additional monetary payment charged for a service or good, especially one that is minor compared to the underlying cost.

feeble /ˈfiːbəl/ feebler feeblest adj
klen kraftlös svag vek
Deficient in physical strength.
svag torftig
Lacking force, vigor, or effectiveness in action or expression; faint.

feeble-minded feebler-minded feeblest-minded adj
sinnessvag
Weak in intellectual power; lacking firmness or constancy; lacking intelligence

feed /ˈfiːd/ feeds n
foder
(uncountable) Food given to (especially herbivorous) non-human animals.

feed /ˈfiːd/ v
mata nära föda utfodra
(transitive) To give (someone or something) food to eat.
mata nära föda utfodra livnära sig leva på
(transitive) To give to a machine to be processed.

feedback /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ feedbacks n
feedback återkoppling
Critical assessment of a process or activity or of their results.
återkoppling feedback
(electronics, cybernetics, control theory, ) The part of an output signal that is looped back into the input to control or modify a system.
rundgång
(amplification) The high-pitched howling noise heard when there is a loop between a microphone and a speaker.

feeding bottle feeding bottles n
nappflaska
A bottle for feeding milk to babies or to the young of other animals.

feedstock feedstocks n
råvara
Any bulk raw material constituting the principal input for an industrial process.

feel /fiːl/ [fiːɫ] feels n
känsla
A vague mental impression.
A vague understanding.
beröring
An act of fondling.
känsla yta
An intuitive ability.

feel /fiːl/ [fiːɫ] v
känna på sig känna sig
känna
(intransitive) To search by sense of touch.
(transitive, copulative) To become aware of through the skin; to use the sense of touch on.
känna anse tycka
(transitive) To think, believe, or have an impression concerning.
känna må
(transitive) To experience an emotion or other mental state about.
må känna
(intransitive, copulative) To experience an emotion or other mental state.

feel like v
känna för
To have a desire for something, or to do something.

feel sorry for v
tycka synd om
To pity; to show pity for.

feeler /ˈfiːlə/ /ˈfiːləɹ/ feelers n
känselspröt
(anatomy) An antenna or appendage used for feeling, especially on an insect.
försöksballong trevare
(figuratively) Something ventured to test another's feelings, opinion, or position.

feeler gauge feeler gauges n
bladmått
A set of thin metal strips, of known thickness, used to measure a narrow gap

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ more feeling most feeling adj
känslig känsligt
Emotionally sensitive.

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ feelings n
känsla sensation
Sensation, particularly through the skin.
känsla
Emotion; impression.
Intuition.
känslor
(always, _, in the plural) Emotional state or well-being.
(always, _, in the plural) Emotional attraction or desire.

feet on the ground n
ha fötterna på jorden
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see feet,‎ on,‎ ground.

feign /feɪn/ v
fingera förege uppdikta
To make a false show or pretence of; to counterfeit or simulate.
låtsas
To imagine; to invent; to pretend to do something.
dölja
To hide or conceal.

feijoa /feɪˈd͡ʒoʊ.ə/ /feɪˈhoʊ.ə/ /feɪˈʒoʊ.ə/ /ˈfiːd͡ʒɐʉ.ɐ/ feijoas n
feijoa
A South American evergreen shrub, Acca sellowiana (syn. Feijoa sellowiana).

feint /feɪnt/ feints n
fint
(often, military) A movement made to confuse an opponent; a dummy.

feint /feɪnt/ v
finta
(intransitive, boxing, fencing, also, often, military) To make a feint or mock attack.

feisty /ˈfaɪsti/ feistier feistiest more feisty most feisty adj
ettrig
Tenacious, energetic, spunky.
stridbar stridslysten
Belligerent; prepared to stand and fight, especially in spite of relatively small stature or some other disadvantage.

feldspar feldspars n
fältspat
(mineral) Any of a large group of rock-forming minerals that, together, make up about 60% of the earth's outer crust. The feldspars are all aluminum silicates of the alkali metals sodium, potassium, calcium and barium. Feldspars are the principal constituents of igneous and plutonic rocks.

felid felids n
kattdjur
(zoology) Any member of the cat family (Felidae).

fell /fɛl/ feller fellest adj
grym
Of a strong and cruel nature; eager and unsparing; grim; fierce; ruthless; savage.

fell /fɛl/ fells n
fäll
An animal skin, hide, pelt.
fjäll
(archaic, _, outside, _, Northern England, Scotland) A rocky ridge or chain of mountains.
hed
(archaic, _, outside, _, Northern England, Scotland) A wild field or upland moor.

fell /fɛl/ v
fälla
(transitive) To make something fall; especially to chop down a tree.

fellatio /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.oʊ/ /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ fellatios n
fellatio
The stimulation of the penis using the mouth.

fellatrix /fəˈleɪtɹɪks/ fellatrices fellatrixes n
kuksugerska
A woman who performs fellatio.

felloe /ˈfɛloʊ/ /ˈfɛləʊ/ felloes n
fälg
The rim#Noun of a wooden wheel#Noun, supported by the spokes.

fellow citizen n
medborgare
A citizen of one's country or city.

fellow man fellow men n
medmänniska
A kindred member of humanity.

fellow traveller fellow travellers n
reskamrat
One who travels together with another.

fellowship /ˈfɛloʊʃɪp/ /ˈfɛləʃɪp/ /ˈfɛləʊʃɪp/ fellowships n
gemenskap
A company of people that share the same interest or aim.

felon /ˈfɛlən/ felons n
brottsling förbrytare
(criminal law) A person who has committed a felony; specifically, one who has been tried and convicted of such a crime.

felony /ˈfɛ.lə.ni/ felonies n
feloni
(US, historical, _, in, _, UK, legal) A serious criminal offense, which, under United States federal law, is punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year or by death.

felt /fɛlt/ felts n
filt
A cloth or stuff made of matted fibres of wool, or wool and fur, fulled or wrought into a compact substance by rolling and pressure, with lees or size, without spinning or weaving.
A hat made of felt.

felt /fɛlt/ v
filta

felt-tip pen felt-tip pens n
tuschpenna
(UK) A pen that holds quick-drying ink conveyed to a writing surface by means of a felt nib.

felwort felworts n
stålört
A European herb, Swertia perennis (star swertia), of the gentian family.

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ femaler femalest more female most female adj
kvinnlig
Belonging to the sex which typically produces eggs (ova), or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]
hon-
(figuratively) Having an internal socket, as in a connector or pipe fitting. [from 16th c.]

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ females n
hona kvinna
One of the female (feminine) sex or gender.

female circumcision female circumcisions n
kvinnlig omskärelse könsstympning
(sometimes, proscribed, possibly, _, dated) Any operation involving removal of any of various parts of the female external genital organs including and in addition to the hood, such as the clitoris or labia; regarded as mutilation in many societies. [from 17th c.]

female ejaculation female ejaculations n
fontänorgasm kvinnlig ejakulation sprutorgasm
The forceful expulsion of fluids from the vagina during the female orgasm, possibly originating from the Skene's gland (paraurethral gland) and/or urethra.

female hysteria n
hysteri
A now unrecognized medical diagnosis made exclusively in women with symptoms including faintness, nervousness, sexual desire, insomnia, fluid retention and heaviness in the abdomen.

femicide /ˈfɛmɪsaɪd/ femicides n
kvinnomord
The killing of a woman or girl because of her sex, especially when motivated by misogyny. [from 19th c.]

feminazi /ˌfɛmɪˈnɑːtsi/ more feminazi most feminazi adj
feminazist feminazi
(derogatory, potentially, _, offensive) Relating to a radical or militant feminist who is intolerant of opposing views or who seeks superiority of women over men.

feminazi /ˌfɛmɪˈnɑːtsi/ feminazis n
feminazist
(derogatory, potentially, _, offensive) A radical or militant feminist who is intolerant of opposing views or who seeks female superiority over men.

feminazism n
feminazism
(derogatory) Aggressive militant radical feminism.

feminine /ˈfɛmənɪn/ /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ more feminine most feminine adj
feminin kvinnlig
Of or pertaining to the female sex; biologically female, not male.
Belonging to females; typically used by females.
Having the qualities stereotypically associated with women: nurturing, not aggressive.
(grammar) Of, pertaining or belonging to the female grammatical gender, in languages that have gender distinctions.

feminine /ˈfɛmənɪn/ /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ feminines n
femininum
(grammar) The feminine gender.

feminism /ˈfɛmɪnɪz(ə)m/ feminisms n
feminism
A social theory or political movement which argues that legal and social restrictions on women must be removed in order to bring about equality of the sexes in all aspects of public and private life.

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ more feminist most feminist adj
feministisk
relating to or in accordance with feminism.

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ feminists n
feminist
an advocate of feminism; a person who believes in bringing about the equality of the sexes (of women and men) in all aspects of public and private life
a member of a feminist political movement

feminize /ˈfɛmɪnaɪz/ v
feminisera
(transitive) To make (more) feminine.
feminiseras
(intransitive) To become (more) feminine.

femme fatale /fɛm fəˈtæl/ /fɛm fəˈtɑːl/ femme fatales femmes fatales n
femme fatale
An attractive and seductive but ultimately dangerous woman.

femto- prefix
femto-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−15 (short scale quadrillionth or long scale billiardth). Symbol: f.

femur /ˈfiːmə(ɹ)/ femora femurs n
lårben

fen /fɛn/ fens n
kärr
A type of wetland fed by ground water and runoff, containing peat below the waterline, characteristically alkaline.

fence /fɛns/ [fɛns] [fɛnts] fences n
hälare
(informal) Someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods, a criminal middleman for transactions of stolen goods.
staket stängsel
(figuratively) A barrier, for example an emotional barrier.

fence /fɛns/ [fɛns] [fɛnts] v
inhägna
(transitive) To enclose, contain or separate by building fence.
fäkta
(intransitive, sports) To engage in the sport of fencing.

fence sitter fence sitters n
åskådare
One who takes neither side of an argument or controversy, but maintains a neutral position.

fencer /ˈfɛnsə/ /ˈfɛnsəɹ/ [ˈfɛnsɚ] fencers n
fäktare
A participant in the sport of fencing.

fencing /ˈfɛnsɪŋ/ fencings n
fäktning
The art or sport of duelling with swords, especially with the 17th- to 18th-century European dueling swords and the practice weapons descended from them (sport fencing).
inhägnad
Material used to make fences, fences used as barriers or an enclosure.

fender /ˈfɛnd.ə(ɹ)/ fenders n
stänkskärm skärm
(US) panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.
fender stänkskärm
(US) a shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water
brasskydd eldskärm
a low metal framework in front of a fireplace, intended to catch hot coals, soot, and ash

fennec /ˈfɛnɪk/ fennecs n
fennek ökenräv
A small fox of the species Vulpes zerda, found in the Sahara (excluding the coast) and having distinctive oversized ears.

fennel /ˈfɛnəl/ fennels n
fänkål
A plant, Foeniculum vulgare, of the parsley family, which has a sweet, anise-like flavor.
(culinary) The bulb, leaves, or stalks of the plant, eaten as a vegetable.
(culinary) The seeds of the fennel plant used as a spice in cooking.

fentanyl /ˈfɛn.tə.nɑl/ /ˈfɛn.tə.nɔl/ /ˈfɛn.tə.nɪl/ [ˈfɛnʔ.nɑɫ] [ˈfɛnʔ.nɔɫ] [ˈfɛʔn̩.nɪɫ] fentanyls n
fentanyl
(pharmaceutical drug) A synthetic opioid narcotic analgesic C22H28N2O with pharmacological action similar to morphine that is administered transdermally as a skin patch and in the form of its citrate C22H28N2O·C6H8O7 is administered orally or parenterally (as by intravenous or epidural injection); N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)piperidin-4-yl]propanamide.

fenugreek /ˈfɛnjəˌɡɹiːk/ /ˈfɛnjʊˌɡɹiːk/ fenugreeks n
bockhornsklöver
Any of the species leguminous plant, Trigonella foenum-graecum, eaten as a vegetable and with seeds used as a spice.
The seeds of this plant, used as a spice (especially in Indian and Thai cooking).

feral /ˈfɛɹəl/ /ˈfɪəɹəl/ more feral most feral adj
förvildad
(of an animal) Wild but descended from domestic or captive ancestors.

feral child feral children n
vilt barn
A child who is raised without human contact as a result of being abandoned, allegedly often raised by wild animals.

feral pigeon feral pigeons n
tamduva
A variety of rock pigeon, Columba livia domestica, that has reverted to the wild and adapted itself to living in urban or rural areas.

fermata /ˌfɜːɹˈmɑtə/ /ˌfɜːˈmɑːtə/ fermatas fermate n
fermat
(music, countable) The notation ⟨◌͒⟩ of such a prolongation, usually represented as a dot with a semi-circle above or below it, written above or below the prolonged note or rest.

ferment /fəˈmɛnt/ /fɚˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɚ.mɛnt/ /ˈfɜː.mɛnt/ ferments n
jäsningsämne jäsämne
Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.

ferment /fəˈmɛnt/ /fɚˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɚ.mɛnt/ /ˈfɜː.mɛnt/ v
jäsa fermentera
To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.

fermentation /ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌfɜː(ɹ)mɛnˈteɪʃən/ fermentations n
jäsning fermentering
(biochemistry) Any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide

fermion /ˈfɜːmɪɒn/ fermions n
fermion
(particle physics, Standard Model) Any elementary or composite particle that has half-integer spin and thus obeys Fermi–Dirac statistics and the Pauli exclusion principle (equivalently, a particle for which the wavefunction of any system of identical such particles changes sign whenever two are swapped); a baryon, a lepton or a quark;(slightly more loosely) any such particle or any composite particle composed of fermions.

fermium /ˈfɜːɹmiəm/ n
fermium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Fm) with an atomic number of 100.

fern /fɘːn/ /fɜːn/ /fɝn/ [fɜːn] ferns n
ormbunke bräken
Any of a group of some twenty thousand species of vascular plants classified in the division Pteridophyta that lack seeds and reproduce by shedding spores to initiate an alternation of generations.

ferocious /fəˈɹəʊʃəs/ more ferocious most ferocious adj
vild vildsint
Marked by extreme and violent energy.

ferret /ˈfɛɹɪt/ ferrets n
tamiller iller
An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.

ferrimagnetism n
ferrimagnetism
(physics) a form of antiferromagnetism in which some magnetization remains below a critical temperature (the Neel temperature)

ferroconcrete /ˌfɛɹoʊˈkɑnkɹit/ ferroconcretes n
armerad betong
A building material made from Portland cement concrete with a matrix of steel bars or wires (rebars) to increase its tensile strength.

ferromagnetism ferromagnetisms n
ferromagnetism
(physics) The phenomenon whereby certain substances can become permanent magnets when subjected to a magnetic field.

ferrous /ˈfɛɹəs/ more ferrous most ferrous adj
järn-
Of or containing iron.
(chemistry) Of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of 2.

ferruginous duck ferruginous ducks n
vitögd dykand
Aythya nyroca, a medium-sized diving duck from Eurasia

ferry /ˈfeɹi/ /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛɹɪ/ ferries n
färja
A ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule.
A place where passengers are transported across water in such a ship.
The legal right or franchise that entitles a corporate body or an individual to operate such a service.

fertile /ˈfɜːtaɪl/ /ˈfɜːtəl/ /ˈfɝːtaɪl/ /ˈfɝːtəl/ more fertile most fertile adj
fertil bördig
Of land, etc.: capable of growing abundant crops; productive.

fertility /fɝˈtɪləti/ fertilities n
fruktsamhet
(uncountable) The condition, or the degree, of being fertile.

fertilization fertilizations n
befruktning
The act of fecundating or impregnating the gametes of animals, plants, etc.; including the process by which in flowers the pollen renders the ovule fertile, an analogous process in flowerless plants, or the joining of sperm and egg in animals.

fertilizer /ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/ /ˈfɜːɹtəlaɪzəɹ/ fertilizers n
gödsel
A natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants.
konstgödsel gödsel
(chemistry) A chemical compound created to have the same effect.

ferule /ˈfɛɹuːl/ /ˈfɛɹəl/ ferules n
färla
(historical) A ruler-shaped instrument, generally used to slap naughty children on the hand.

fervor /ˈfɝvɚ/ fervors n
nit
(American spelling) A passionate enthusiasm for some cause.

fescue /ˈfɛskjuː/ fescues n
svingel
A hardy grass commonly used to border golf fairways in temperate climates. Any member of the genus Festuca.

fess /fɛs/ fesses n
bjälke
(heraldiccharge) A horizontal band across the middle of the shield.

fess point fess points n
hjärtplats
(heraldry) The exact centre of the shield.

fesswise adv
bjälkvis
(heraldry) In the manner of a fess; as a broad horizontal stripe.

fest /fɛst/ fests n
bjudning fest
(in combination) A gathering for a specified reason or occasion.

festival /ˈfɛstəv(ə)l/ /ˈfɛstɪvl̩/ festivals n
festival
An event or series of special events centred on the celebration or promotion of some theme or aspect of the community, often held at regular intervals.

festoon /fɛsˈtuːn/ festoons n
festong girlang
An ornament such as a garland or chain which hangs loosely from two tacked spots.
(architectural element) A bas-relief, painting, or structural motif resembling such an ornament.
ljusslinga
A raised cable with light globes attached.

festschrift /ˈfɛstˌʃɹɪft/ festschriften festschrifts n
festskrift
A collection of articles, essays, etc., published together as a memorial or tribute to an academic or some other respected person. [from late 19th c.]

feta /ˈfɛtə/ fetas n
feta fetaost
A variety of curd cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk and originating from Greece.

fetch /fɑt͡ʃ/ /fɛt͡ʃ/ v
hämta inbringa gå för
(intransitive) To bring oneself; to make headway; to veer; as, to fetch about; to fetch to windward.

fetid /ˈfɛtɪd/ more fetid most fetid adj
stinkande
Foul-smelling, stinking.

fetish /ˈfiː.tɪʃ/ /ˈfɛt.ɪʃ/ fetishes n
fetisch
Something which is believed to possess, contain, or cause spiritual or magical powers; an amulet or a talisman. [from the early 17th c.]
Sexual attraction to or arousal at something abnormally sexual or nonsexual, such as an object or a nonsexual part of the body. [from the early 19th c.]
An irrational or abnormal preoccupation or fixation on some object or activity; an obsession. [from the 19th c.]

fetishism fetishisms n
fetischism
The belief that natural objects have supernatural powers, or that something created by people has power over people.
A form of paraphilia where the object of attraction is an inanimate object or a part of a person's body.

fetishist /ˈfɛtɪʃɪst/ fetishists n
fetischist
One who has a sexual fetish.

fetishistic more fetishistic most fetishistic adj
fetischistisk
Of or pertaining to fetishism or fetishists.

fetter /ˈfet.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ɚ/ fetters n
fotboja
A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs (usually in plural).

fetter /ˈfet.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ɚ/ v
fjättra
(transitive) To shackle or bind up with fetters.

fetus /ˈfiːtəs/ feti fetii fetus fetuses n
foster
An unborn or unhatched vertebrate showing signs of the mature animal.

feud /fjuːd/ /fɪu̯d/ feuds n
fejd
A state of long-standing mutual hostility.

feudal /ˈfjudəl/ /ˈfjuːdl̩/ [ˈfju.ɾɫ̩] [ˈfjuː.dɫ̩] adj
feodal
Of, or relating to feudalism.

feudalism /ˈfju.də.lɪ.zəm/ [ˈfju.də.lɪ.zm̩] feudalisms n
feodalism
A social system based on personal ownership of resources and personal fealty between a suzerain (lord) and a vassal (subject). Defining characteristics are direct ownership of resources, personal loyalty, and a hierarchical social structure reinforced by religion.

fever /ˈfivɚ/ /ˈfiːvə/ fevers n
feber
A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease.
(usually, in combination with one or more preceding words) Any of various diseases.
A state of excitement or anxiety.

fever dream fever dreams n
feberdröm
An intense or confusing dream, often caused by fever.

feverfew feverfews n
mattram
A European aromatic perennial herb, Tanacetum parthenium (or Chrysanthemum parthenium or Pyrethrum parthenium), having daisy-like flowers; valued as a traditional medicine, especially for headaches.

few /fjuː/ /fɪu̯/ [fjʉː] [fjʉ͡u] fewer fewest least less determiner
få fåtal
(preceded by another determiner) An indefinite, but usually small, number of.

few /fjuː/ /fɪu̯/ [fjʉː] [fjʉ͡u] pronoun
få
Few people, few things.

fewer /ˈfjuː.ɚ/ determiner
färre
a smaller number.

fewness fewnesses n
fåtalighet
The state, quality, or condition of being few.

fey /feɪ/ more fey most fey adj
dödsdömd dödsmärkt döende moribund på dödsbädden
(dialectal, archaic, or, poetic) About to die; doomed; on the verge of sudden or violent death.
magisk trolsk
Magical or fairylike.
egendomlig
Strange or otherworldly.
förtrollad trollbunden
Spellbound.

fez /fɛz/ fezes fezzes n
fez fes
A felt hat in the shape of a truncated cone, having a flat top with a tassel attached.

ff. phraseologicalUnit
ff.
and the following (pages, paragraphs etc.)

fiacre /fɪˈɑːkɹə/ fiacres n
fiaker
(historical) A small horse-drawn carriage for hire; a hackney carriage.

fiancé /fiɑnˈseɪ/ /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɑːnseɪ/ /fiˈɒnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ /ˌfiɑnˈseɪ/ fiancée fiancés n
fästman
A man who is engaged to be married; the man to whom one is engaged.

fiancée /fiɑnˈseɪ/ /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɑːnseɪ/ /fiˈɒnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ /ˌfiɑnˈseɪ/ fiancé fiancées n
fästmö
A woman who is engaged to be married; the woman to whom one is engaged.

fiasco /fiˈæs.kəʊ/ fiascoes fiascos n
fiasko pannkaka
A ludicrous or humiliating situation. Some effort that went quite wrong.

fiat /ˈfaɪæt/ /ˈfiːæt/ /ˈfiːɑt/ /ˈfiːət/ fiats n
dekret påbud
An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.

fiat money fiat moneys fiat monies n
fiatpengar
(economics) Money that is not backed by any commodity, but has value because people agree on its value, and often is established as legal tender by government fiat.

fibre /ˈfaɪ.bə(ɹ)/ fibres n
fiber
(countable) A single piece of a given material, elongated and roughly round in cross-section, often twisted with other fibres to form thread.

fibrin /ˈfaɪbɹɪn/ fibrins n
fibrin
A white, albuminous, fibrous substance, formed in the coagulation of the blood.

fibrinogen fibrinogens n
fibrinogen
A protein that in humans plays a part in the forming of clots.

fibroblast fibroblasts n
fibroblast
A cell found in connective tissue that produces fibers, such as collagen.

fibromyalgia fibromyalgias n
fibromyalgi
(medicine, pathology) A condition characterised by chronic pain, stiffness, and tenderness of the muscles, tendons, and joints.

fibrous /ˈfaɪbɹəs/ more fibrous most fibrous adj
fibrös
Of or pertaining to fibre.

fichu /ˈfi-/ /ˈfiː-/ /ˈfɪʃ(j)uː/ fichus n
fischy
(chiefly, historical) A woman's lightweight triangular scarf worn over the shoulders and tied in front, or tucked into a bodice to cover the exposed part of the neck and chest.

fickle /ˈfɪk.əl/ fickler ficklest more fickle most fickle adj
ombytlig nyckfull
Quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance; insincere; not loyal or reliable.

fiction /ˈfɪk.ʃən/ fictions n
fiktion skönlitteratur
(literature) Literary type using invented or imaginative writing, instead of real facts, usually written as prose.

fictional /ˈfɪkʃənəl/ more fictional most fictional adj
fiktiv
Invented, as opposed to real.

fictitious /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/ adj
fiktiv
Invented; contrived.

fictive /ˈfɪktɪv/ more fictive most fictive adj
fiktiv
Resulting from imaginative creation: fanciful or invented.

ficus /ˈfaɪkəs/ ficuses n
fikus
(botany) Any plant belonging to the genus Ficus, including the rubber plant.

fiddler /ˈfɪdlə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɪdələ(ɹ)/ fiddlers n
fiolspelman spelman
One who plays the fiddle.

fidelity /faɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/ /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/ fidelities n
plikttrohet trohet
Faithfulness to one's duties.
trohet
Loyalty to one's spouse or partner, including abstention from cheating or extramarital affairs.
exakthet
Accuracy, or exact correspondence to some given quality or fact.
exakthet fidelitet
The degree to which a system accurately reproduces an input.

fie /faɪ/ interjection
fy
(archaic) Sometimes followed by on or upon: used to express distaste, disgust, or outrage.

fief /fiːf/ fiefs n
förläning
(figurative) A territory, a domain, an area over which one exercises lordly control, particularly with regard to corporate or governmental bureaucracies.

field /fild/ /fiːld/ fields n
fält åker
A land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; an area of open country.
A wide, open space that is used to grow crops or to hold farm animals, usually enclosed by a fence, hedge or other barrier.
fält fyndighet malmfält område
(geology) A region containing a particular mineral.
fält slagfält
A place where a battle is fought; a battlefield.
plan bana
A place where competitive matches are carried out with figures, or playing area in a board game or a computer game.
fält
(physics) A physical phenomenon (such as force, potential or fluid velocity) that pervades a region; a mathematical model of such a phenomenon that associates each point and time with a scalar, vector or tensor quantity.
(computing, object-oriented programming) An area of memory or storage reserved for a particular value, subject to virtual access controls.
(heraldry) The background of the shield.
fält område
A domain of study, knowledge or practice.
kropp
(algebra) A commutative ring satisfying the field axioms.

field /fild/ /fiːld/ v
ställa upp
(transitive, sports) To place (a team, its players, etc.) in a game.
besvara ta emot
(transitive) To answer; to address.

field day field days n
friluftsdag

field guide field guides n
fälthandbok

field hockey n
landhockey
A form of hockey played on a grassed pitch with a hard rubber ball instead of a puck.

field horsetail field horsetails n
åkerfräken
A plant in the taxonomic genus Equisetum (horsetails); Equisetum arvense.

field hospital field hospitals n
fältsjukhus
A large mobile medical unit that temporarily takes care of casualties before they can be safely transported to more permanent hospital facilities.

field kitchen field kitchens n
fältkök
A mobile kitchen used to provision personnel on or near the site of a military operation.

field line field lines n
fältlinje
(physics) A visual aid for visualizing vector fields; a line drawn such that the direction of its tangent at any point equals the direction of the vector at that point.

field maple field maples n
naverlönn
A maple tree of the species Acer campestre.

field marshal field marshals n
fältmarskalk
(military ranks) In certain nations the highest military rank, ranking below only the commander in chief; now essentially disused.

field mouse field mice n
skogsmus
One of several species of mice in genus Apodemus found in Eurasia and Africa.

field of view fields of view n
synfält
(optics) The angular extent of what can be seen, either with the eye or with an optical instrument or camera.

field trip field trips n
studiebesök
A trip, usually in a group and especially by students, to a place of special interest for education, research or exploration; a trip into the field.

field vole field voles n
åkersork
A vole of species Microtus agrestis, of cool-temperate western Eurasia.

fieldfare /ˈfiːldfɛə/ fieldfares n
björktrast
A large thrush, Turdus pilaris, a bird of Eurasia.

fieldwork /ˈfildwɝk/ /ˈfiːldwɜːk/ fieldworks n
fältarbete
(in scientific research) The collection of raw data in the field, field research, field study, field studies.

fiend /fiːnd/ /fɛnd/ fiends n
djävul entusiast

fierce /fɜː(ɹ)s/ /fɪəs/ /fɪɹs/ fiercer fiercest more fierce most fierce adj
våldsam
Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.
aktiv resolut tapper viljestark
Resolute or strenuously active.
hotfull skrämmande
Threatening in appearance or demeanor.

fiery /ˈfaɪəɹi/ /ˈfaɪɹi/ fierier fieriest more fiery most fiery adj
eldig
Of or relating to fire.
Spirited or filled with emotion.
brandröd eldfärgad
Having the colour of fire.

fife /ˈfaɪf/ fifes n
fältpipa
A small shrill pipe, resembling the piccolo flute, used chiefly to accompany the drum in military music

fifteen /fɪfˈtiːn/ /ˈfɪf.tiːn/ numeral
femton
The cardinal number occurring after fourteen (14) and before sixteen (16).

fifteenth /ˌfɪfˈtiːnθ/ adj
femtonde
The ordinal form of the number fifteen.

fifteenth /ˌfɪfˈtiːnθ/ fifteenths n
femtondel
One of fifteen equal parts of a whole.

fifth /fɪft/ /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ adj
femte 5:e
The ordinal form of the number five.

fifth /fɪft/ /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ fifths n
femte femma
The person or thing in the fifth position.
femtedel
One of five equal parts of a whole.
kvint
(music) The musical interval between one note and another five scale degrees higher (the fifth note in a scale)

fifth column fifth columns n
femtekolonn
A group of people which clandestinely undermines a larger group, such as a nation, to which it is expected to be loyal.

fifth columnist fifth columnists n
femtekolonnare kollaboratör quisling
someone who belongs to a group that secretly undermines another organization

fifth cousin fifth cousins n
D-kusin brylling femtekusin sexmänning trassling
Any of a number of people who have a common great-great-great-great-grandparent.

fifth gear fifth gears n
femma
The fifth and typically highest gear of an engine.

fifth wheel /-ˈwil/ /-ˈwiːl/ /ˌfɪfθ ˈʍil/ /ˌfɪfθ ˈʍiːl/ fifth wheels n
vändskiva
(road transport) A type of trailer hitch, which consists of a horseshoe-shaped plate on a multidirectional pivot, with a locking pin to couple with the kingpin of a truck trailer.
femte hjul
(idiomatic, informal) Anything superfluous or unnecessary.

fifties /ˈfɪftiz/ n
femtiotal femtiotalet
The decade of the 1850s, 1950s, etc.

fiftieth /ˈfɪf.ti.əθ/ adj
femtionde
The ordinal form of the number fifty.

fifty /ˈfɪfti/ fifties n
femtiolapp
(countable) A banknote or coin with a denomination of 50.

fifty /ˈfɪfti/ numeral
femtio
The cardinal number occurring after forty-nine and before fifty-one.

fifty-fifth adj
femtiofemte
The ordinal form of the number fifty-five, describing a person or thing in position number 55 of a sequence.

fifty-five numeral
femtiofem
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-four and preceding fifty-six.

fifty-move rule pn
50-dragsregeln
(chess) A rule in professional chess that a player may declare the game to be a draw after 50 consecutive moves by each side without any capture or pawn movement, usually invoked during an inconclusive endgame.

fifty-one /ˌfɪfti wʌn/ numeral
femtioett
The cardinal number immediately following fifty and preceding fifty-two.

fifty-sixth adj
femtiosjätte
The ordinal form of the number fifty-six, describing a person or thing in position number 56 of a sequence.

fifty-three numeral
femtiotre
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-two and preceding fifty-four.

fifty-two numeral
femtiotvå
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-one and preceding fifty-three.

fig /fɪɡ/ figs n
fikon
The fruit of the fig tree, pear-shaped and containing many small seeds. [from 12th c.]
fikon fikonträd fikus
A fruit-bearing tree or shrub of the genus Ficus that is native mainly to the tropics. [from 14th c.]

fig leaf fig leaves n
fikonlöv
A representation of leaf of a fig plant used to cover the genitals of a nude figure in a work of art (alluding to Genesis iii 7, in which Adam and Eve use fig leaves to hide their nakedness).

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] fights n
kamp strid slag
(archaic) A battle between opposing armies.
fajt match
(sports) A boxing or martial arts match.
kamp
A conflict, possibly nonphysical, with opposing ideas or forces; strife.

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] v
kämpa slåss strida
(intransitive) To contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle etc.
slåss
(reciprocal) To contend in physical conflict with each other, either singly or in war, battle etc.
bekämpa
(transitive) To try to overpower; to fiercely counteract.

fight fire with fire v
ont skall med ont fördrivas sätta hårt mot hårt
(idiomatic) To respond to an attack with a similar or identical counter-attack (e.g. to respond to gunfire with reciprocal gunfire).

fighter /ˈfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪtɚ/ [ˈfaɪ̯ɾɚ] fighters n
kämpe slagskämpe
A person who fights; a combatant.
krigare
A warrior; a fighting soldier.
kämpe
A pugnacious, competitive person.
jaktflygplan
A class of fixed-wing aircraft whose primary purpose is to shoot down other aircraft, sometimes accompanied by a secondary purpose of attacking ground targets.

fighter pilot fighter pilots n
stridspilot
A pilot trained in using and assigned to pilot a fighter plane.

fighter plane fighter planes n
jaktflygplan jaktplan
(aircraft, military) A military aircraft primarily designed to attack enemy aircraft. Frequently shortened to fighter.

fighting spirit /ˌfaɪ.tɪŋ ˈspɪɹ.ɪt/ /ˌfaɪ.t̬ɪŋ ˈspɪɹ.ət/ fighting spirits n
kämpaglöd jävlar anamma kämparanda
(idiomatic) One's willpower or ability to continue partaking in difficult activities or to continue fighting against insurmountable odds.

figurative /ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/ more figurative most figurative adj
figurativ
Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.
Metaphorically so called.

figuratively more figuratively most figuratively adv
bildligt
(manner) In a figurative manner.

figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ /ˈfɪɡə/ /ˈfɪɡɚ/ /ˈfɪɡɪu̯ɹ/ figures n
figur
A drawing or diagram conveying information.
The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modelling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body.
A person or thing representing a certain consciousness.
A human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body.
A shape.
siffra
A numeral.

figure of speech figures of speech n
talesätt
stilfigur
(rhetoric, stylistic) A word or phrase that intentionally deviates from ordinary language use to produce a rhetorical effect.

figure out v
lista ut klura ut
(informal) To come to understand; to discover or find a solution; to deduce.

figure skater figure skaters n
konståkare
Someone who figure skates

figure skating n
konståkning
A sport where people perform spins, jumps and other moves on skates.

figurehead /ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/ /ˈfɪɡəɹˌhɛd/ figureheads n
galjonsfigur galjonsbild
(nautical) A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
galjonsfigur förgrundsgestalt målvakt
(by extension) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has no actual power; a front or front man.

filament /ˈfɪləmənt/ filaments n
glödtråd
Such a wire, as can be heated until it glows, in an incandescent light bulb or a thermionic valve.
ståndarsträng
(botany) The stalk of a flower stamen, supporting the anther.

filch /fɪlt͡ʃ/ v
knycka snatta sno
(transitive) To illegally take possession of (something, especially items of low value); to pilfer, to steal.

file /faɪl/ [faɪ̯(ə)ɫ] files n
arkiv fil
A collection of papers collated and archived together.
(computing) The primary item on the menu bar, containing commands such as open, save, print, etc.
fil kö
A column of people one behind another, whether "single file" or in a grid pattern.
fil
A hand tool consisting of a handle to which a block of coarse metal is attached, and used for removing sharp edges or for cutting, especially through metal.
linje
(chess) one of the eight vertical lines of squares on a chessboard (i.e., those identified by a letter).
fil
(computing) An aggregation of data on a storage device, identified by a name.

file /faɪl/ [faɪ̯(ə)ɫ] v
arkivera
(transitive) To commit (official papers) to some office.
fila
(transitive) To smooth, grind, or cut with a file.

file allocation table file allocation tables n
filallokeringstabell
(computing) A table used internally by the operating system to keep track of the structure of a disk and where files are stored on it.

file extension file extensions n
filsuffix filändelse
A short series of text characters at the end of a computer filename, used to indicate the type of contents and the software that will be required to operate or open it.

file size file sizes n
filstorlek
(computing) The length of a file, often specified in bytes.

file system file systems n
filsystem

filename /ˈfaɪ.əl.neɪm/ filenames n
filnamn
(computing) The name assigned to a file in a file system.

filetype filetypes n
filtyp
(computing) An identifier indicating the type of information contained in an electronic format.

filigree /ˈfɪl.ɪ.ɡɹiː/ filigrees n
filigran
(chiefly, jewellery) A delicate and intricate ornamentation made from platinum, gold or silver (or sometimes other metal) twisted wire.

filing cabinet filing cabinets n
arkivskåp mappskåp vertikalskåp
A piece of office furniture composed of drawers or shelves sized to standard file folder widths, traditionally used for storing documents in order.

fill /fɪl/ [fɪɫ] v
fylla
(transitive) To occupy fully, to take up all of.
To enter (something), making it full.
fylla fyllas
(transitive) To add contents to (a container, cavity, or the like) so that it is full.
fyllas
(intransitive) To become full.

fill in v
vicka vikariera
(transitive, idiomatic) To inform somebody, especially to supply someone missing or missed information.
(intransitive, idiomatic) To substitute for somebody or something.

fill out /fɪl ˈaʊt/ v
fylla i
(transitive) To complete a form or questionnaire with requested information.

filled /fɪld/ adj
fylld
(followed by with) That is now full.

fillet /fɪˈleɪ/ /ˈfɪl.ɪt/ fillets n
filé
A strip or compact piece of meat or fish from which any bones and skin and feathers have been removed.

fillet /fɪˈleɪ/ /ˈfɪl.ɪt/ v
filea
(transitive) To slice, bone or make into fillets.

filling /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ [ˈfɪɫɪŋ] more filling most filling adj
mättande
Of food, that satisfies the appetite by filling the stomach.

filling /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ [ˈfɪɫɪŋ] fillings n
fyllning
Anything that is used to fill something.
The contents of a pie, etc.
(dentistry) Any material used to fill a cavity in a tooth or the result of using such material.

fillip /ˈfɪlɪp/ fillips n
knäpp sprätt
(archaic) The action of holding the tip of a finger against the thumb and then releasing it with a snap; a flick.

filly /ˈfɪli/ fillies n
stoföl ungsto
A young female horse.

film /fɪlm/ [fɪɫm] [ˈfɪlm̩] [ˈfɪləm] films n
hinna film
A thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity.
film
(photography) A medium used to capture images in a camera.

film /fɪlm/ [fɪɫm] [ˈfɪlm̩] [ˈfɪləm] v
filma
(ambitransitive) To record (activity, or a motion picture) on photographic film.

film director film directors n
filmregissör
A person who directs and supervises the production of a movie, especially as profession.

filming /ˈfɪlmɪŋ/ filmings n
inspelning
The action of the verb to film.

filmmaker filmmakers n
filmmakare filmskapare
A producer or director of films/movies.

filmstrip filmstrips n
bildband
A length of film containing individual photographs or diagrams intended to be shown in sequence as instruction or as a visual aid.

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ filters n
filter
A device which separates a suspended, dissolved, or particulate matter from a fluid, solution, or other substance; any device that separates one substance from another.
Electronics or software that separates unwanted signals (for example noise) from wanted signals or that attenuates selected frequencies.
Any item, mechanism, device or procedure that acts to separate or isolate.
(mathematics, order theory) A non-empty upper set (of a partially ordered set) which is closed under binary infima (a.k.a. meets).

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ v
filtrera
(transitive) To sort, sift, or isolate.
(intransitive) To pass through a filter or to act as though passing through a filter.

filter bubble filter bubbles n
filterbubbla ekokammare

filter feeder filter feeders n
filtrerare
(biology) Any aquatic animal that obtains nourishment by filtering particles of food from the water in which it lives.

filth /fɪlθ/ n
smuts lort
(UK, pejorative, slang) The police.

filthily more filthily most filthily adv
smutsigt
in a filthy manner

filthy /ˈfɪlθi/ filthier filthiest adj
smutsig
Covered with filth; very dirty.
snuskig
Obscene or offensive.

filthy rich adj
rik som ett troll snuskigt stenrik
(idiomatic) Very rich (wealthy).

filtrate /ˈfɪltɹeɪt/ filtrates n
filtrat

filtrate /ˈfɪltɹeɪt/ v
filtrera
To filter.

filtration /fɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/ filtrations n
filtration
The act or process of filtering; the mechanical separation of a liquid from the undissolved particles floating in it.

fimbriated /ˈfɪm.bɹi.eɪ.tɪd/ adj
kantad
(heraldry) Having a fimbriation: a borderline, typically of a specified tincture.

fin /fɪn/ fins n
fena
(ichthyology) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
A thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the aircraft.
fena labb
A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.
simfötter
A device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet.

fin whale fin whales n
sillval
A whale of the rorqual family (Balaenoptera physalus).

final /ˈfaɪn(ə)l/ /ˈfaɪnl̩/ [-nəɫ] more final most final adj
slutgiltig
Last; ultimate.
ordfinal
(linguistics) Word-final; occurring at the end of a word.

final /ˈfaɪn(ə)l/ /ˈfaɪnl̩/ [-nəɫ] finals n
final
(US, Canada) A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.

final nail in the coffin final nails in the coffin n
spik i kistan
(idiomatic) Something that is ultimately responsible for a previously prospective demise or failure.

final obstruent devoicing final obstruent devoicings n
slutljudsskärpning utljudsskärpning
(linguistics) The feature of a language of only allowing voiceless consonants before a pausa.

final solution final solutions n
slutgiltig lösning
(historical, often, capitalized) The planned and attempted mass murder of the European Jews by the Nazis; the Holocaust.

finale /fɪˈnæli/ /fɪˈnɑli/ /fɪˈnɑːli/ finales n
final
The grand end of something, especially of a show or piece of music.

finalist finalists n
finalist
A university student during the period of sitting their final examinations (whether or not in their final year of study).

finally /ˈfaɪ.nə.li/ /ˈfaɪn.li/ adv
äntligen
slutligen
At the end or conclusion; ultimately.
avslutningsvis
(sequence) To finish (with); lastly (in the present).

finals /ˈfaɪnəlz/ n
final
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, sports) A contest that narrows a field of contestants (finalists) to ranked positions, usually in numbered places (1st place/prize, 2nd place/prize, etc.) or a winner and numbered runners-up (1st runner-up, etc.).

finance /faɪˈnæns/ /fɪˈnæns/ /ˈfaɪnæns/ finances n
finans
The science of management of money and other assets.

finance /faɪˈnæns/ /fɪˈnæns/ /ˈfaɪnæns/ v
finansiera
(transitive) To manage financially; be financier for; provide or obtain funding for a transaction or undertaking.

financial /faɪˈnænʃəl/ /fɪˈnænʃəl/ adj
finansiell
Related to finances.

financial crisis financial crises n
finanskris
An episode of sharp instability in the global or a local financial system in which financial assets lose a significant proportion of their value, often caused by the bursting of an economic bubble.

financial independence financial independences n
finansiellt oberoende
(finance) Status of having enough income or wealth sufficient to pay one's living expenses for the rest of one's life without having to be employed or dependent on others.

financier /f(a)ɪnænˈsɪəɹ/ /f(a)ɪˈnænsɪə/ financiers n
finansman
A person who, as a profession, profits from large financial transactions.

finch /fɪnt͡ʃ/ finches n
fink
Any bird of other families of similar appearance to members of family Fringillidae.

find /faɪnd/ finds n
fynd
Anything that is found (usually valuable), as objects on an archeological site or a person with talent.

find /faɪnd/ v
finna hitta upptäcka uppdaga utröna
(transitive) To encounter or discover something being searched for; to locate.
finna hitta
(transitive) To point out.
finna konstatera
(ditransitive) To decide that, to discover that, to form the opinion that.
(intransitive, law) To determine or judge.

find out v
ta reda på
To discover or expose (someone) as disobedient, dishonest, etc.

finders, keepers proverb
den som tar den får den
Whoever finds something is allowed to keep it.

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ finer finest adj
bra
(informal) Being acceptable, adequate, passable, or satisfactory.
fin framstående härlig präktig skicklig utmärkt
Of superior quality.
grann prydlig stilig ståtlig vacker
(informal) Good-looking, attractive.
fin finkornig
Consisting of especially minute particulates; made up of particularly small pieces.
fin fintrådig
Made of slender or thin filaments.
fin härlig
(of weather) Sunny and not raining.
fin liten nätt smal späd
Particularly slender; especially thin, narrow, or of small girth.

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ more fine most fine adv
OK fint
Expression of (typically) reluctant or agreement.

fine /faɪn/ fines n
bot
A fee levied as punishment for breaking the law.

fine /faɪn/ v
bötfälla
(transitive) To issue a fine as punishment to (someone).

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ v
förfina klara raffinera rena

fine arts n
sköna konster
The purely aesthetic arts, such as music, painting, and poetry, as opposed to industrial or functional arts such as architecture or carpentry.

fine print n
det finstilta
(idiomatic) The details, restrictions, terms, or conditions, especially of a contract, often printed in very small type.

fine-grained more fine-grained most fine-grained adj
finkornig
Consisting of fine particles.

fine-structure constant n
finstrukturkonstanten
(electrodynamics) The fundamental physical value α, presumed to be constant, that characterizes the strength of the electromagnetic force. Equal to about 1/137 = 0.0072973525.

fine-tooth comb /ˌfaɪntuːθ ˈkəʊm/ /ˌfaɪnˌtuθ ˈkoʊm/ fine-tooth combs n
finkam
A comb with fine, closely spaced teeth, especially one used for removing head lice and their nits (eggs) from the hair; a nit comb.

fine-tooth comb /ˌfaɪntuːθ ˈkəʊm/ /ˌfaɪnˌtuθ ˈkoʊm/ v
finkamma
(figuratively) To search (something or somewhere) meticulously.

fine-tune v
finjustera
(transitive) To make small adjustments to (something) until it is optimal.

fineness finenesses n
lödighet
The ratio, in a precious metal, of the primary metal to any additives or impurities.

finesse /fə-/ /fɨ-/ /fɪˈnɛs/ finesses n
finess
(uncountable) The property of having elegance, grace, refinement, or skill. [from mid 16th c.]

finger /ˈfɪŋəɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡəɹ/ fingers n
finger
(anatomy) A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (often) exclusive of the thumb.

finger /ˈfɪŋəɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡəɹ/ v
peka ut utpeka
(transitive) To identify or point out; to blame for something.
fingra peta
(transitive) To report to or identify for the authorities; to inform on.
(transitive, music) To provide instructions in written music as to which fingers are to be used to produce particular notes or passages.
pulla
(transitive, sex) To use the fingers to penetrate or sexually stimulate one's own or another person's vulva, vagina, or anus.

finger food /ˈfɪŋɡə(ɹ) ˌfuːd/ finger foods n
plockmat
Food that can be eaten with one's hands, as opposed to requiring utensils; often appetizers and snacks.

fingerboard fingerboards n
greppbräda
(music, lutherie) A flat or roughly flat strip on the neck of a stringed instrument, against which the strings are pressed to shorten the vibrating length and produce notes of higher pitches.

fingerhole fingerholes n
fingerhål

fingernail /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/ fingernails n
nagel fingernagel
The hard, flat translucent covering near the tip of a human finger, useful for scratching and fine manipulation.

fingerprint /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɹɪnt/ fingerprints n
fingeravtryck
The natural pattern of ridges on the tips of human fingers, unique to each individual.
The patterns left on surfaces where uncovered fingertips have touched, especially as used to identify the person who touched the surface.

fingerprint /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɹɪnt/ v
ta fingeravtryck på ta någons fingeravtryck
(transitive) To take somebody's fingerprints.

fingers crossed phraseologicalUnit
hålla tummarna
- used to express that one is expectant and hoping.

fingertip /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌtɪp/ fingertips n
fingerspets
The tip of the human finger.

finical /ˈfɪnɪkəl/ more finical most finical adj
pedantisk prudentlig
Finicky, fastidious, overly precise or delicate.

finicky /ˈfɪnɪki/ finickier finickiest more finicky most finicky adj
petig
(informal, of a person) Fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details.
pillig
(informal) Demanding; requiring above-normal care.

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ finishes n
mål
An end; the end of anything.
finish yta
A protective coating given to wood or metal and other surfaces.

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ v
avsluta sluta slutföra fullfölja gå i mål
(transitive) To put an end to; to destroy.

finish line finish lines n
mållinje
(sports) A line marking the end of a race.

finish off v
fullfölja slutföra ta slut på
To finish completely.

finished /ˈfɪnɪʃt/ more finished most finished adj
färdig
(comparable) Processed or perfected.

finishing move finishing moves n
nådastöt
(video games) In media such as one-on-one fighting video games and professional wrestling, a dedicated special attack used to knock out an enemy on the brink of defeat in a flashy and spectacular manner.

finishing touch finishing touches n
finputsa finslipa
A final addition, change, or embellishment that serves to complete something.

finite /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/ /ˈfɑɪ.nɑɪt/ more finite most finite adj
begränsad ändlig förgänglig
Having an end or limit; (of a quantity) constrained by bounds; (of a set) whose number of elements is a natural number.
finit
(grammar, as opposed to infinite or nonfinite) Limited by (i.e. inflected for) person or number. [from 19th c.]

finite-dimensional adj
ändligdimensionell
(mathematics) (of a vector space) having a basis consisting of a finite number of elements.

fir /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ /fɪɹ/ firs n
ädelgran gran
(chiefly, countable) A conifer of the genus Abies.

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə/ /ˈfaɪ.əɹ/ [faɪ̯ə] [fʌɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaə] [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaː] [ˈfäːɚ] [ˈfɑe̯ə] [ˈfɑə] [ˈfɑəː] fires n
eld brand
(countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
brand brasa
(countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
eld brasa bål
(uncountable, alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
spis ugn
(countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
eld beskjutning
(uncountable) The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun or other ranged weapon.

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə/ /ˈfaɪ.əɹ/ [faɪ̯ə] [fʌɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaə] [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaː] [ˈfäːɚ] [ˈfɑe̯ə] [ˈfɑə] [ˈfɑəː] v
avskeda sparka
(transitive) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).
skjuta avfyra ge eld bränna
(transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.

fire alarm fire alarms n
brandlarm
An electromechanical or electronic bell, klaxon, chime, horn, speaker, strobe light or other device which warns people in a building of a possible fire or other condition requiring evacuation.
The sound or other warning made by a fire alarm.
brandkårsutryckning
(firefighting) An emergency response to a fire by the fire department with manpower and equipment.

fire and brimstone adj
eld och svavel
Referencing or emphasizing the power and wrath of God.

fire at will phraseologicalUnit
efterhand eld!
(military) Fire when ready. A command that allows troops to use weapons at their discretion and choose their own targets, allowing the individual soldier a greater freedom of timing the shot with target movement and similar.

fire blanket fire blankets n
brandfilt
A large piece of fireproof or fire resistant material, used exclusively to cover and extinguish a small fire.

fire brigade /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)bɹɪˌɡeɪd/ fire brigades n
brandkår
(firefighting, US) A group of people within a corporation or industrial site, organized for the purpose of putting out fires, usually in addition to their normal job.
brandkår brandförsvar räddningskår
(firefighting, British) An organization, often part of a local government, whose purpose is preventing and putting out fires.

fire department fire departments n
brandkår brandförsvar räddningskår
(firefighting, US) An organization, often part of a local government, whose purpose is preventing and putting out fires. May provide other emergency services as well.

fire door fire doors n
branddörr
A fireproof door designed to stop fires spreading through buildings.

fire drill fire drills n
brandövning
An organized practice to prepare occupants of an office, school or other public building for evacuation in the event of a fire.
tidsslöseri
(idiomatic, US) Any pointless, unproductive, useless, or chaotic activity.
eldborr
A fire-starting tool consisting of a wooden rod and some primitive means of rapidly rotating the rod on a flat surface like a drill until tinder can be ignited.

fire engine /faɪə(ɹ).ɛn.dʒɪn/ /faɪɚ.ɛn.dʒɪn/ fire engines n
brandbil brandfordon
(firefighting) A vehicle used by firefighters to pump water to fight a fire. Typically, a fire engine carries a supply of water and has the ability to connect to an external water supply.

fire escape fire escapes n
brandtrappa
Any of the series of emergency doors, ladders, or stairs used to evacuate a building if a fire breaks out.
nödutgång
The entire escape route viewed as a whole.

fire exit fire exits n
brandutgång
An emergency exit for usage in case of a fire.

fire extinguisher /ˈfaɪəɹ ɪkˌstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ə(ɹ)/ fire extinguishers n
brandsläckare
A device that can be used to put out a fire. Usually a portable cylinder filled with carbon dioxide, dry powder or water, in the latter two cases with some means of pressurising the cylinder to expel the contents.

fire hose fire hoses n
brandslang
A hose designed to deliver water to douse a fire, usually much stronger and wider in diameter than a garden hose.

fire hydrant fire hydrants n
brandpost
(firefighting) A device used by firefighters to obtain water from the main supply, consisting of a barrel, connections for hose and a valve assembly.

fire in the hole interjection
eld i berget tänt var det här

fire retardant fire retardants n
släckmedel

fire station fire stations n
brandstation
The building where firefighters and fire trucks/fire engines are housed when not answering an alarm.

fire up v
starta

fire-capped tit fire-capped tits n
brandkronad mes
Cephalopyrus flammiceps, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

fire-eater fire-eaters n
eldslukare
A performer who pretends to swallow fire.

fire-resistant adj
brandsäker

fire-worship n
elddyrkan
The worship of fire or of a fire god or goddess.

firearm firearms n
eldvapen skjutvapen
A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.

firebird firebirds n
eldfågel
(Slavic mythology) A magical and prophetic glowing or burning bird from a faraway land, which is both a blessing and a harbinger of doom to its captor

firebomb firebombs n
brandbomb
A weapon that causes fire; an incendiary weapon.

firebrand /ˈfaɪə.bɹænd/ /ˈfaɪɚ.bɹænd/ firebrands n
brandfackla fyrsticka
(figurative) An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the status quo.
A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.

firecracker /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)ˌkɹækə(ɹ)/ firecrackers n
smällare
A small explosive device, typically containing a small amount of gunpowder in a tightly-wound roll of paper, primarily designed to produce a large bang.
A person or thing that is exciting and/or unpredictable.

firecrest firecrests n
brandkronad kungsfågel
A very small passerine bird, Regulus ignicapilla, that breeds in Eurasia.

firedamp firedamps n
gruvgas
(mining) An inflammable gas (mostly methane) found in coal mines; forms an explosive mixture with air.

firefighter /ˈfaɪ.ɚˌfaɪ.tɚ/ /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)ˌfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ firefighters n
brandman brandsoldat
A person who has been trained to put out fires.

firefighting n
brandbekämpning
(firefighting) Extinguishing a fire.

firefly fireflies n
lysmask
(New England, New York, Upper Midwestern US, Western US, Florida) Any beetle of the family Lampyridae, which exhibit bioluminescence during twilight.

firelighter firelighters n
tändbrikett
small block of flammable substance, typically sawdust and wax combined, used to light fires.

fireman /ˈfaɪəmən/ /ˈfaɪɹmən/ firemen n
brandman
(firefighting) Someone (especially one who is male) who is skilled in the work of fighting fire.
eldare
(rail transport, nautical) A person (originally a man) who keeps the fire going underneath a steam boiler (originally, shoveling coal by hand), particularly on a railroad locomotive or steamship.
lokomotiveldare
(rail transport, by extension) An assistant on any locomotive, whether steam-powered or not.

fireplace /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/ /ˈfaɪɹpleɪs/ fireplaces n
eldstad härd
An open hearth for holding a fire at the base of a chimney.

firewall /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɑl/ /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɔl/ /ˈfaɪ.əˌwɔːl/ /ˈfaɪə.wɔəl/ firewalls n
brandvägg
(architecture) A fireproof barrier used to prevent the spread of fire between or through buildings, structures, electrical substation transformers, or within an aircraft or vehicle.
(computer security) The software that monitors traffic in and out of a private network or a personal computer and allows or blocks such traffic depending on its perceived threat.

fireweed fireweeds n
mjölke mjölkört rallarros
A perennial herbaceous plant (Epilobium angustifolium or Chamaenerion angustifolium) in the willowherb family Onagraceae.

firewood /ˈfa.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfaɪ.ɚ.wʊd/ /ˈfaː(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑ.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑ.əː(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑe.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ [ˈfaɪ.ɚ.wʊd] [ˈfäː.ɚ.wʊd] firewoods n
ved brasved bränsle
Wood intended to be burned, typically for heat.

firework /ˈfaɪɚˌwɚk/ fireworks n
fyrverkeripjäs fyrverkeri
A device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of coloured flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket high into the sky before exploding, used for entertainment or celebration.

fireworks /ˈfaɪ̯.ə.wɜːks/ /ˈfaɪ̯.ɚ.wɝks/ n
fyrverkerier fyrverkeri
(plural only) An event or a display where fireworks are set off.

firing /ˈfaɪ.əɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈfaɪ.ɚ.ɪŋ/ firings n
bränsle
The fuel for a fire.
avfyrning
The discharge of a gun or other weapon.
avsked
The dismissal of someone from a job due to poor work performance.

firing squad firing squads n
arkebuseringspluton exekutionspluton
A group of soldiers or paramilitaries detailed to execute someone, usually by rifle shot, or to discharge their weapons ceremonially at a funeral.

firm /fɜɹm/ /fɜːm/ [fɝm] firmer firmest adj
orubblig orygglig
Fixed (in opinion).
fast
Durable, rigid (material state).

firm /fɜɹm/ /fɜːm/ [fɝm] firms n
firma företag
(UK, business) A business partnership; the name under which it trades.
(business, economics) A business enterprise, however organized.

firmament /ˈfɜːməm(ə)nt/ /ˈfɝməmənt/ firmaments n
firmament himlavalv fäste
(usually, uncountable, literary, poetic, also, figuratively) The vault of the heavens, where the clouds, sun, moon, and stars can be seen; the heavens, the sky.

firmware n
firmware fast programvara inbyggd programvara
(computing) Something in between hardware and software. Like software, it is created from source code, but it is closely tied to the hardware it runs on.

firn /fɪə(ɹ)n/ /fɪəɹn/ /fɪɹn/ firns n
firn firnsnö
A type of old snow which has gone through multiple thaw and refreeze cycles and thus is made of numerous small icy grains, though it is not nearly as saturated with water as snowcone slush is; can be hard or somewhat soft depending on recent and current weather conditions.

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ /fʌrst/ adj
första förste först
Of or belonging to a first family.

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ /fʌrst/ adv
först första
Before anything else; firstly.

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ /fʌrst/ firsts n
etta första
(uncountable) The person or thing in the first position.

first aid n
första hjälpen
(medicine) Basic medical care given to an injury victim, usually where the injury is slight or where better care is not available.

first aid kit first aid kits n
förbandslåda førstehjælpskasse
A collection of first aid supplies for treatment of minor injuries or stabilization of major injuries.

first and foremost adv
först och främst i första hand framförallt
(set phrase) Primarily; most importantly.

first choice first choices n
förstaval
The most suitable and most optimal choice.

first class adj
prioritaire

first come, first served phraseologicalUnit
först till kvarn först till kvarn får först mala
(idiomatic) People will be dealt with in the order they arrive.

first cousin once removed first cousins once removed n
kusinbarn
A first cousin's child.
fars kusin förälders kusin mammas kusin mors kusin pappas kusin
A parent's first cousin.

first floor first floors n
andra våning andravåning
(North America) The floor of a building at the level of the street or surrounding ground; the ground floor

first gear first gears n
etta ettans växel
The first gear of an transmission, which provides the lowest output speed and greatest mechanical advantage.

first mate first mates n
styrman
(nautical) An officer on a merchant ship next in rank to the captain and responsible to the captain for the safety and security of the ship.

first person first persons n
första person
A form of narrative writing using verbs in the first person in order to give the impression that the action is happening to the narrator.

first things first phraseologicalUnit
börja från början börja i rätt ända börja i rätt ände
Let's deal with matters of highest priority first; let's deal with matters in logical sequence.

first world problem first world problems n
i-landsproblem
A complaint or frustration experienced only by privileged individuals in wealthy countries.

first-aid box first-aid boxes n
förbandslåda førstehjælpskasse husapotek
A box containing first aid and medical supplies.

firstborn /ˈfɜː(ɹ)st.ˌbɔː(ɹ)n/ [ˈfɜːst.ˌbɔːn] [ˈfɝst.ˌbɔɚ̯n] adj
förstfödd
Born as the first one in a family, flock or the like.

firstborn /ˈfɜː(ɹ)st.ˌbɔː(ɹ)n/ [ˈfɜːst.ˌbɔːn] [ˈfɝst.ˌbɔɚ̯n] firstborn firstborns n
förstfödd
The first child to be born to a parent or family.

firstly /ˈfɜɹstli/ adv
för det första först
(formal) In the first place; before anything else; first.

fiscal /ˈfɪskəl/ more fiscal most fiscal adj
fiskal fiskalisk
Related to the treasury of a country, company, region or city, particularly to government spending and revenue.
finansiell
(proscribed) Pertaining to finance and money in general; financial.

fiscal law n
finansrätt
(legal) The area of law pertaining to public finances.

fiscal policy fiscal policies n
finanspolitik
(economics) Government policy that attempts to influence the direction of the economy through changes in government spending or taxes.

fiscal year fiscal years n
räkenskapsår budgetår finansår
(accounting) An accounting period of one year, not necessarily coinciding with the calendar year.

fish /fɘʃ/ /fɪʃ/ fish fishes n
fisk
(archaic, or, loosely) Any animal (or any vertebrate) that lives exclusively in water.
fisk fiskar
(uncountable) The flesh of the fish used as food.
fiske
(uncountable) A card game in which the object is to obtain cards in pairs or sets of four (depending on the variation), by asking the other players for cards of a particular rank.
(countable, nautical) A makeshift overlapping longitudinal brace, originally shaped roughly like a fish, used to temporarily repair or extend a spar or mast of a ship.

fish /fɘʃ/ /fɪʃ/ v
fiska
(intransitive, followed by "for" or "around for") To talk to people in an attempt to get them to say something, or seek to obtain something by artifice.

fish finger fish fingers n
fiskpinne
(chiefly, UK) A rectangular stick of processed fish coated in breadcrumbs that is cooked by frying or grilling.

fish food n
fiskfoder fiskmat
Food for fish that are kept in aquaria; sprinkled on the surface of the water, usually in the form of dry flakes.

fish in troubled waters v
fiska i grumligt vatten
(idiomatic) To try to gain something by taking advantage of a confused or troubled situation.

fish ladder fish ladders n
fisktrappa
A structure built on or around dams or locks to facilitate the migration of fish.

fish sauce fish sauces n
fisksås
A condiment made from fermented fish.

fishbait /ˈfɪʃˌbeɪt/ fishbaits n
agn bete
bait for fishing

fishball fishballs n
fiskbulle
A food item made from pulverized fish shaped into a ball, popular in Chinese and Scandinavian cuisine and elsewhere around the world.

fishbone fishbones n
fiskben
A bone from a fish.

fishburger fishburgers n
fiskburgare
A burger made with fish instead of beef.

fisher /ˈfɪʃə/ /ˈfɪʃɚ/ fishers n
fiskare
A person who catches fish, especially for a living or for sport; a person engaging in the pastime of fishing.
fiskmård
A North American marten, Martes pennanti, that has thick brown fur.

fisherman /ˈfɪʃəmən/ /ˈfɪʃɚmən/ fishermen fisherwoman n
fiskare fiskarinna fiskerska
A fisher, a person engaged in fishing:
A person whose profession is catching fish.

fisheye lens fisheye lenses n
fisheye-objektiv fiskögeobjektiv
(photography) A wide-angle lens having an extremely wide field of view (approaching or exceeding 180 degrees) and producing images that are circular or distorted by curvature at the edges.

fishhook /ˈfɪʃˌhʊk/ fishhooks n
fiskekrok krok
a barbed hook, usually metal, used for fishing

fishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ fishings n
fiske fiskande
(uncountable, informal) The act of catching other forms of seafood, separately or together with fish.
(uncountable) Commercial fishing: the business or industry of catching fish and other seafood for sale.
fiskevatten
(countable) A fishery, a place for catching fish.

fishing boat fishing boats n
fiskefartyg fiskebåt
A boat used for fishing.

fishing cat fishing cats n
fiskarkatt
A medium-sized cat whose habitat range extends through Indochina, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sumatra and Java; (Prionailurus viverrinus).

fishing ground fishing grounds n
fiskevatten
An area of water used for fishing (usually a sea area).

fishing line fishing lines n
fiskelina metrev
A cord or line where the hook or lure is attached.

fishing net fishing nets n
fisknät garn
A net used for fishing.

fishing rod fishing rods n
fiskespö metspö
A rod, often made in sections, which carries a line used for angling and is used to support both the line and the reel and to cast the line.

fishmonger /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡ.ə(ɹ)/ fishmongers n
fiskhandlare
(British) A person who sells fish.

fishmonger's n
fiskaffär
(UK) A shop that sells wet fish and seafood.

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ fishier fishiest adj
fiskaktig
Of, from, or similar to fish.
skum lurig lurt
(figurative) Suspicious; inspiring doubt.

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ fishies n
småfisk firre
(childish) .

fissile /ˈfɪsˌaɪ.əl/ /ˈfɪsˌəl/ more fissile most fissile adj
klyvbar
Able to be split.
fissil
(physics) Capable of sustaining a nuclear fission chain reaction.

fissure /ˈfɪʃ.ə/ /ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/ /ˈfɪʒ.ɚ/ fissures n
rämna spricka
A long, narrow crack or opening made by breaking or splitting, especially in rock or earth.
fissur
(anatomy) A groove, deep furrow, elongated cleft or tear between body parts or in the substance of an organ; a sulcus.

fist /fɪst/ fists n
knytnäve näve
A hand with the fingers clenched or curled inward.

fist-fuck fist-fucks n
fisting fistning
(vulgar, slang) sexual practice in which a (fisted) hand is inserted and moved in or around the vagina or rectum.

fist-fuck v
fista
(vulgar, slang) To insert and remove and move a (fisted) hand in someone's vagina or rectum.

fistball n
fistboll
A European sport in which players attempt to hit a ball over a net with fists or arms.

fistful /ˈfɪstfʊl/ fistfuls fistsful n
handfull näve nävfull
The amount that can be held in a closed fist.

fisting /ˈfɪstɪŋ/ fistings n
fisting fistning
(slang) The sexual practice of inserting one or both hands into the vagina or rectum of one's sexual partner.

fistula /ˈfɪs.tjə.lə/ /ˈfɪs.tʃʊ.lə/ /ˈfɪs.t͡ʃu.lə/ fistulae fistulas fistulæ n
fistel
(medicine) An abnormal connection or passageway between organs or vessels that normally do not connect.

fit /fɪt/ fitter fittest adj
passande lämpad lämplig
Suitable, proper.
i form i trim
In good shape; physically well.
läcker snygg
(British, informal, chiefly, slang) Sexually attractive; good-looking; fanciable.
beredd förberedd redo rustad
Prepared; ready.

fit /fɪt/ fits n
passform
The degree to which something fits.
anfall utbrott
A seizure or convulsion.
anfall skov utbrott
(medicine) A sudden and vigorous appearance of a symptom over a short period of time.
anfall attack utbrott
A sudden outburst of emotion.

fit /fɪt/ v
passa få plats
(intransitive) To have sufficient space available at some location to be able to be there.
passa
(transitive) To conform to in size and shape.
(intransitive) To be of the right size and shape
(transitive, with to) To make conform in size and shape.
prova ut skräddarsy
(transitive) To tailor; to change to the appropriate size.

fit as a fiddle /ˈfɪt æz ə ˈfɪdl̩/ adj
frisk som en nötkärna
(simile, colloquial) Perfectly fit; in excellent condition or health.

fit like a glove v
passa som hand i handske
(simile) To be a perfect fit, to be exactly the right size.

fitted carpet fitted carpets n
heltäckningsmatta

fitter /ˈfɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɪtɚ/ [ˈfɪɾɚ] fitters n
montör
A person who fits or assembles something.

fitting /fɪtɪŋ/ more fitting most fitting adj
lagom
Appropriate; suitable.

five /faɪv/ /fäːv/ fives n
femma fem
The digit/figure 5.
femma
A banknote with a denomination of five units of currency. See also fiver.
Anything measuring five units, as length.

five /faɪv/ /fäːv/ numeral
fem
A numerical value equal to 5; the number following four and preceding six.

five hundred /ˈfaɪv ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈfaɪv ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
fem hundra femhundra
The cardinal number occurring after four hundred ninety-nine and before five hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 500. Ordinal: five-hundredth.

five o'clock n
klockan fem
(In both the 12-hour clock and the 24-hour clock) The start of the sixth hour of the day; 5:00 a.m. (05:00).

five of a kind n
femtal
(card games) five cards of the same rank, often only possible if one or more wild cards are being used.

five thousand numeral
fem tusen
5000

five-hundredth adj
femhundrade
The ordinal form of the number five hundred.

five-hundredth five-hundredths n
den femhundrade femhundradel nummer femhundra

fivefold adj
femdubbel femfaldig

fix /ˈfɪks/ fixes n
fix
A prearrangement of the outcome of a supposedly competitive process, such as a sporting event, a game, an election, a trial, or a bid.
pejl
A determination of location.

fix /ˈfɪks/ v
fästa fixa ordna åtgärda
(intransitive) To become firm, so as to resist volatilization; to cease to flow or be fluid; to congeal; to become hard and malleable, as a metallic substance.

fix up v
fixa till
(transitive) To repair or refurbish.

fixate v
fixera
(transitive) To make something fixed and stable; to fix.
fokusera
(intransitive) To attend to something to the exclusion of all others; used with on.

fixed asset fixed assets n
anläggningstillgång
(business, accounting) Asset or property which cannot easily be converted into cash, such as land, buildings and machinery.

fixed point fixed points n
fixpunkt
(mathematics) A value which is unchanged by a function or other mapping. Formally: a value x for which f(x) = x.

fixed star fixed stars n
fixstjärna
(star) A star whose movement can not be seen from Earth.

fixture /ˈfɪks.t͡ʃə/ /ˈfɪks.t͡ʃɚ/ fixtures n
armatur
A lighting unit; a luminaire.

fizgig /ˈfɪzɡɪɡ/ /ˈfɪzˌɡɪɡ/ fizgigs n
harpun ljuster
(fishing) A spear with a barb on the end of it, used for catching fish, frogs, or other small animals; a type of harpoon.

fizz /fɪz/ v
fräsa
(intransitive) To make a rapid hissing or bubbling sound.

fizzle /ˈfɪzəl/ fizzles n
fräsande pysande
A spluttering or hissing sound.

fizzle /ˈfɪzəl/ v
fräsa pysa
To sputter or hiss.
fräsa pysa gå i stöpet ebba ut
(figuratively, informal) To decay or die off to nothing; to burn out; to end less successfully than previously hoped.

fizzy water fizzy waters n
bubbelvatten
carbonated water.

fjord /fiˈɔɹd/ /fiˈɔːd/ /fjɔɹd/ /fjɔːd/ /ˈfiːɔːd/ fjords n
fjord
A long, narrow, deep inlet between cliffs.

flabbergast /ˈflæbə(ˌ)ɡɑːst/ /ˈflæbɚˌɡæst/ v
förbluffa
(transitive) To overwhelm with bewilderment; to amaze, confound, or stun, especially in a ludicrous manner. [from late 18th c.]

flabby /ˈflæb.i/ flabbier flabbiest adj
sladdrig slapp
Yielding to the touch, and easily moved or shaken; hanging loose by its own weight; lacking firmness; flaccid.

flaccid /ˈflæ(k)sɪd/ more flaccid most flaccid adj
sladdrig
Flabby.
slak
Soft; floppy.
slapp
Lacking energy or vigor.

flaccidity flaccidities n
slakhet
The condition of being flaccid.

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ flags n
amiralsflagga
(nautical) A flag flown by a ship to show the presence on board of the admiral; the admiral himself, or his flagship.
flagga
(computer science) A variable or memory location that stores a true-or-false, yes-or-no value, typically either recording the fact that a certain event has occurred or requesting that a certain optional action take place.
flagga fana
(internet slang, ACG) A plot or words of a character in an animation, etc., that would usually lead to a specific outcome or event, not logically or causally, but as a pattern of the animation, etc.

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ v
flagga signalera
To mark with a flag, especially to indicate the importance of something.

flag of convenience flags of convenience n
bekvämlighetsflagg
(figuratively) Registration of a ship in a country chosen for its low taxes, permissive regulations, and so on.
(literally) The flag flown by a ship so registered (which flag then corresponds to the country of registration).

flag-bearer flag-bearers n
fanbärare
One who carries a flag, especially at a ceremony.

flagellant flagellants n
flagellant
a person who whips themselves or others either as part of a religious penance or for sexual gratification.

flagellate v
flagellera gissla piska
(transitive) To whip or scourge.

flagellum /fləˈd͡ʒɛləm/ flagella flagellae flagellums n
flagell
(biology) In protists, a long, whiplike membrane-enclosed organelle used for locomotion or feeding.
(biology) In bacteria, a long, whiplike proteinaceous appendage, used for locomotion.

flagpole /ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/ flagpoles n
flaggstång
A tall pole up which one or more flags may be raised and flown.

flagrant /ˈfleɪ.ɡɹənt/ more flagrant most flagrant adj
flagrant
Obvious and offensive; blatant; scandalous.

flagship /ˈflæɡʃɪp/ flagships n
flaggskepp
(nautical, military) The ship occupied by the fleet's commander (usually an admiral); it denotes this by flying his flag.
(by extension, often, attributive) The most important one out of a related group.

flail /fleɪl/ /fɹeɪl/ flails n
morgonstjärna
slaga
A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle (handstock) with a shorter stick (swipple or swingle) attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.
stridsslaga stridsgissel
A weapon which has the (usually spherical) striking part attached to the handle with a flexible joint such as a chain.

flail /fleɪl/ /fɹeɪl/ v
fäkta vifta
(transitive) To wave or swing vigorously
tröska
(transitive) To thresh.

flair /flɛə̯/ /flɛɚ̯/ flairs n
fallenhet känsla sinne väderkorn
A natural or innate talent or aptitude.
stil
Distinctive style or elegance.

flak jacket flak jackets n
splitterskyddsväst
A special piece of clothing worn by soldiers to protect them from shrapnel and grenade fragments, other non-direct fire and battlefield debris. Sometimes used informally to connote any of the various forms of a bullet-proof vest.

flake /fleɪk/ flakes n
flinga flaga
A loose filmy mass or a thin chiplike layer of anything

flambé adj
flamberad
(cooking) Being, or having been, flambéed.

flambé flambés n
flambering
(cooking) A showy cooking technique where an alcoholic beverage, such as brandy, is added to hot food and then the fumes are ignited.
A flambéed dish.

flambé v
flambera
To cook with a showy technique where an alcoholic beverage, such as brandy, is added to hot food and then the fumes are ignited.

flame /fleɪm/ flames n
låga flamma
The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat.
flamma
A romantic partner or lover in a usually short-lived but passionate affair.
brandgul
(color) A brilliant reddish orange-gold fiery colour. flame:

flame /fleɪm/ v
flamma flamma upp
To produce flames; to burn with a flame or blaze.

flame retardant flame retardants n
flamskyddsmedel
A chemical used to impart flame resistance.

flamenco /fləˈmɛŋkəʊ/ flamencos n
flamenco
(uncountable) A genre of folk music and dance native to Andalusia, in Spain.

flamethrower /ˈfleɪmˌθɹoʊ.ɚ/ /ˈfleɪmˌθɹəʊ.ə/ flamethrowers n
eldkastare eldspruta
A device that projects a flame for starting fires, and sometimes also additional fuel to help ignition. Used either as a weapon or a tool.

flaming /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/ more flaming most flaming adj
flammande
On fire with visible flames.
förbannad jädra jäkla sabla
(British, colloquial) Damned, bloody.

flamingo /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/ flamingoes flamingos n
flamingo
A wading bird of the family Phoenicopteridae.

flammable /ˈflæməbəl/ more flammable most flammable adj
brännbar
Capable of burning, especially a liquid.
lättantändlig brandfarlig
Easily set on fire.

flaneur /flæˈnɜː(ɹ)/ /flɑˈnʊɚ/ /flɑːˈnɜː(ɹ)/ flaneurs n
flanör
One who wanders aimlessly, who roams, who travels at a lounging pace.

flange /flænd͡ʒ/ flanges n
fläns
An external or internal rib or rim, used either to add strength or to hold something in place.

flank /flæŋk/ flanks n
sida
(cooking) A cut of meat from the flank of an animal.
The side of something, in general senses.
flank sida
(military) The extreme left or right edge of a military formation, army etc.

flank /flæŋk/ v
flankera
(intransitive) To be placed to the side(s) of something (usually in terms of two objects, one on each side).

flank steak flank steaks n
flankstek

flannel /ˈflænəl/ flannels n
flanell
(uncountable) A soft cloth material originally woven from wool, today often combined with cotton or synthetic fibers.

flap /flæp/ v
flaxa
(transitive) To move (something broad and loose) up and down.
fladdra flaxa
(intransitive) To move loosely back and forth.

flap steak flap steaks n
kållapp

flapjack /ˈflæpd͡ʒæk/ flapjacks n
flapjack
(British) A bar made of (though not limited to) rolled oats, butter, golden syrup, and brown sugar, baked in a tray.

flare /flɛə̯/ /flɛɚ̯/ flares n
fladdrande låga hudrodnad signalraket skeppssidas utfall utbuktning vredesutbrott
lysraket
A source of brightly burning light or intense heat.

flare gun flare guns n
lyspistol signalpistol
A large-bore pistol-like firearm used to fire signal flares.

flare up v
blossa upp flamma upp
(intransitive) To burn brightly again.
blossa upp
(intransitive) To become more intense suddenly.
rasa till
(intransitive, sometimes with “out” instead of “up”) To burst out suddenly, as in anger.

flash /flæʃ/ flashes n
blixt
A sudden, short, temporary burst of light.
(telecommunications) Short for hook flash.
skägg
Material left around the edge of a moulded part at the parting line of the mould.

flash /flæʃ/ v
lysa
(transitive) To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.
blinka
(intransitive) To blink; to shine or illuminate intermittently.
glimta
(intransitive) To be visible briefly.
blotta
(transitive) To telephone a person, only allowing the phone to ring once, in order to request a call back.

flash drive flash drives n
USB-minne USB-sticka minnespinne minnessticka
(computer hardware) A small electronic device used to store digital data, more portable and robust than a hard drive.

flash in the pan flash in the pans flashes in the pan n
dagslända
A transient occurrence with no long-term effect.

flash mob flash mobs n
flash mob
A group of people who rapidly assemble, perform an unusual and seemingly pointless act, and then quickly disperse. [from 2003]

flash point /ˈflæʃ.ˌpɔɪnt/ flash points n
krutdurk
(figuratively) A hotspot; a dangerous place of violent political unrest.

flash-bang flash-bangs n
chockgranat distraktionsgranat
A hand grenade that produces a very bright flash and a loud explosion, but no shrapnel and minimal explosive force, to disorient the target.

flashback /ˈflæʃ.bæk/ flashbacks n
flashback återblick tillbakablick
(authorship) A dramatic device in which an earlier event is inserted into the normal chronological flow of a narrative.

flashcard /ˈflæʃˌkɑɹd/ flashcards n
skrivkort
A card used to aid rote memorization. One side of the card contains data of one kind, or a question, and the other side contains the associated response which one wants to memorize. For example, one side could contain an English word, and the other side the Spanish translation.
flashkort minneskort
(electronics) A solid-state digital memory storage format, commonly found on computers, digital cameras and cellphones.

flasher flashers n
blottare
(slang) Someone who exposes themselves indecently; someone who ‘flashes’ their genitals.

flashing /ˈflæʃɪŋ/ flashings n
blinkande
The blinking of a light source, such as a light bulb or computer's cursor.
blottning
The exposing of one's naked body, or part of it, in public briefly (the action of the verb to flash).

flashlight /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/ flashlights n
ficklampa
(US, Canada) A battery-powered hand-held light source.

flashover flashovers n
övertändning
The near simultaneous ignition of all combustible material in an enclosed area.
överslag
An unintended electric discharge or arc over or around an insulator.

flask /ˈflæsk/ /ˈflɑːsk/ flasks n
fickplunta flaska fickflaska fältflaska plunta
A container used to discreetly carry a small amount of a hard alcoholic beverage; a pocket flask.
kolv
(sciences) Laboratory glassware used to hold larger volumes than test tubes, normally having a narrow mouth of a standard size which widens to a flat or spherical base.

flat /flæt/ flatter flattest adj
flat platt plan
Having no variations in height.
monoton
(music, voice) Without variations in pitch.
avslagen
(figurative) Lacking liveliness or action; depressed; uninteresting; dull and boring.
sänkt
(music, note) Lowered by one semitone.
låg platt
(music) Of a note or voice, lower in pitch than it should be.
punkterad flat
(of a tire or other inflated object) Deflated, especially because of a puncture.
avslagen platt
(of a carbonated drink) With all or most of its carbon dioxide having come out of solution so that the drink no longer fizzes or contains any bubbles.
död
(of a battery) Unable to emit power; dead.

flat /flæt/ more flat most flat adv
platt jämnt
So as to be flat.
blankt jämnt
(with units of time, distance, etc) Used to emphasize the smallness of the measurement.
helt helt och hållet totalt
Completely.

flat /flæt/ flats n
punktering punka
(informal, automotive) A flat tyre/flat tire.
lågklackad
(in the plural) A type of ladies' shoe with a very low heel.

flat as a pancake more flat as a pancake most flat as a pancake adj
platt som en pannkaka
(simile) Particularly or extremely flat.

flat cap flat caps n
gubbkeps
A man's cap made from wool, tweed, or other soft material. It has a small peak and fits snugly on the head.

flat peach flat peaches n
munkpersika paraguayo platt persika plattpersika saturnuspersika
A subspecies or variety of peach Prunus persica subsp. platycarpa, with white flesh and a flattish, round shape.

flat tyre flat tyres n
punktering punkterat däck
A tyre of a motor vehicle that is deflated, especially one deflated because of a puncture when in use.

flat-bottomed more flat-bottomed most flat-bottomed adj
flatbottnad
Having a flat bottom.

flat-earther flat-earthers n
plattjordare
A person who believes or advocates the theory that the planet Earth is flat.

flatcar flatcars n
flatvagn
(rail, US) A railroad freight car without sides and roof.

flatfish /ˈflætfɪʃ/ flatfish flatfishes n
plattfisk
A fish of the order Pleuronectiformes, the adults of which have both eyes on one side and usually swim with the other side down, such as a flounder, a halibut, or a sole.

flatfoot flatfeet flatfoots n
plattfot
A person having the above condition.

flatmate /ˈflætmeɪt/ flatmates n
rumskamrat
A person with whom one shares a flat.

flatscreen flatscreens n
plattskärm
A screen or device of this kind.

flatten /ˈflætən/ v
platta
(transitive) To make something flat or flatter.

flatten the curve v
platta till kurvan platta ut kurvan
(epidemiology, colloquial) To reduce the rate at which an infection spreads during an epidemic, decreasing the number of active cases at any given time by increasing the period of time over which numbers of similar cases occur.

flatter /ˈflætə/ /ˈflætɚ/ [ˈflæɾɚ] v
smickra
To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
To enhance or gratify someone's vanity by praising them.

flattered more flattered most flattered adj
smickrad
In a positive mood because of a comment or action which causes one to feel proud of oneself.

flatterer flatterers n
smickrare
One who flatters.

flattering /ˈflætəɹɪŋ/ more flattering most flattering adj
smickrande
Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.

flattery /ˈflæt.ə.ɹi/ /ˈflæt.ɚ.i/ flatteries n
smicker
(countable) An instance of excessive praise.

flatulence /ˈflæt͡ʃələns/ flatulences n
flatulens gaser väderspänning
The state of having gas, often smelly, trapped (and when released, frequently with noise) in the digestive system of a human and some other animals; wind; and when released, a flatus, a fart.

flatulist /ˈflæt͡ʃəlɪst/ flatulists n
professionell fjärtare
An entertainer whose routine consists solely or primarily of farting in a creative, musical, or amusing manner.

flaunt /flɑnt/ /flɑːnt/ /flɒnt/ /flɔnt/ /flɔːnt/ v
briljera glänsa paradera stoltsera

flautist /ˈflɔːtɪst/ flautists n
flöjtist
One who plays the flute.

flavor /ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/ flavors n
smak
The quality produced by the sensation of taste or, especially, of taste and smell in combined effect.
A variety (of taste) attributed to an object.
smakämne smaktillsats
Flavoring, a substance used to produce a taste.
arom slag sort
(particle physics) One of the six types of quarks (top, bottom, strange, charmed, up, and down) or three types of leptons (electron, muon, and tauon).

flavor /ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/ v
smaksätta
(American spelling, transitive) To add flavoring to something.

flavor enhancer flavor enhancers n
smakförstärkare
Any substance added to a food product to enhance its taste, especially to make it taste more savoury or to add umami

flavorless /ˈfleɪvələs/ /ˈfleɪvɚləs/ more flavorless most flavorless adj
smaklös fadd jolmig
Lacking taste or flavor; without seasoning, spice, or discernible qualities of taste.

flaw /flɑ/ /flɔ/ /flɔː/ flaws n
skavank spricka
A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.
brist fel
A defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden.

flawed more flawed most flawed adj
bristfällig
Having a flaw or imperfection.

flawless /ˈflɑləs/ /ˈflɔləs/ /ˈflɔːləs/ more flawless most flawless adj
felfri fulländad fläckfri makalös oklanderlig otadlig
Without flaws, defects, or shortcomings; perfect.

flawlessly /ˈflɑː.ləs.li/ /ˈflɔː.ləs.li/ more flawlessly most flawlessly adv
felfritt klanderfritt oklanderligt
In a flawless manner.

flax /flæks/ /flɛks/ flaxes n
lin
The fibers of Linum usitatissimum, grown to make linen and related textiles.
The flax bush, a plant of the genus Phormium, native to New Zealand, with strap-like leaves up to 3 metres long that grow in clumps.

flaxen /ˈflæk.sən/ adj
lingul
Made of or resembling flax fibers.
(of hair) A pale yellow brown as of dried flax; blonde.

flaxseed /ˈflæksiːd/ flaxseeds n
linfrö
The seed of the flax plant; a source of linseed oil.

flay /fleɪ/ /fliː/ v
flå flänga
To strip the skin off; to skin.

flayer /ˈfleɪ.ə/ /ˈfleɪ.ɚ/ flayers n
avdragare avtagare hudflängare rackare
One who or that which flays.

flea /fliː/ fleas n
loppa
A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities.

flea beetle flea beetles n
jordloppa
Any of the small jumping beetles of tribe Alticini of the leaf beetle family.

flea market flea markets n
loppmarknad loppis lopptorg
An outdoor temporary market selling inexpensive antiques, curios etc.

fleck /flɛk/ flecks n
fläck
A small spot or streak; a speckle.

fledged /flɛd͡ʒd/ more fledged most fledged adj
flygg
Feathered; furnished with feathers or wings; able to fly.

fledgling /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ adj
flygfärdig oerfaren
Untried or inexperienced.

fledgling /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ fledglings n
fågelunge
A young bird which has just developed its flight feathers (notably wings).
nybörjare
(figuratively) An immature, naïve or inexperienced person.

flee /fliː/ v
fly
(intransitive) To run away; to escape.
(transitive) To escape from.

fleece /fliːs/ fleeces n
fleece
(countable) A textile similar to velvet, but with a longer pile that gives it a softness and a higher sheen.

fleece /fliːs/ v
skörta upp pungslå skinna
(transitive) To con or trick (someone) out of money.

fleer /flɪə(ɹ)/ /flɪɚ/ v
hånle
(archaic) To make a wry face in contempt, or to grin in scorn

fleet /flit/ /fliːt/ fleets n
flotta
A group of vessels or vehicles.

fleetfooted more fleetfooted most fleetfooted adj
flyfotad snabbfotad
Swift on one's feet.

fleeting /ˈfliːtɪŋ/ more fleeting most fleeting adj
flyktig
Passing quickly; of short duration.

flense /flɛns/ v
flänsa
To strip the blubber or skin from, as from a whale, seal, etc.

flerovium /flɪˈɹoʊviəm/ n
flerovium
The chemical element with atomic number 114.

flesh /flɛʃ/ fleshes n
kött
The soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat.
Animal tissue regarded as food; meat (but sometimes excluding fish).
(religion) The mortal body of a human being, contrasted with the spirit or soul.
(religion) The evil and corrupting principle working in man.
fruktkött
The soft, often edible, parts of fruits or vegetables.

flesh fly flesh flies n
köttfluga
any fly of the family Sarcophagidae that feed on carrion

flesh out v
fylla ut
(idiomatic, transitive) To complete; to create details from a basic outline, structure, or skeleton.

flesh wound flesh wounds n
köttsår
An injury which pierces the skin and causes bleeding, but which does not injure any bones or vital organs, and does not carry a serious threat of death.

flesher fleshers n
skinnskrapa
A tool used to remove the flesh from the skin during the making of leather.

fleshlight fleshlights n
fleshlight lösfitta lösmus
A vagina-shaped sex toy which is designed to stimulate and fit around the penis to aid masturbation or to simulate a real vagina.

fletcher /ˈflɛt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ fletchers n
pilmakare
Generally, a manufacturer of bows and arrows.

fleur-de-lis /ˌflɜːdəˈliː/ /ˌflɜːdəˈliːs/ /ˌflɝdəˈli/ /ˌflɝdəˈlis/ fleur-de-lises fleur-de-lisses fleurs-de-lis n
lilja
(heraldiccharge) A design representing a flower whose three petals are joined together at the bottom, often used in heraldry, where it is particularly associated with the French monarchy.

flexibility flexibilities n
flexibilitet
The quality of being flexible; suppleness; pliability.

flexible /ˈflɛk.sə.bəl/ /ˈflɛk.sɪ.bəl/ more flexible most flexible adj
flexibel böjlig
Capable of being flexed or bent without breaking; able to be turned or twisted without breaking.

flexitime flexitimes n
flextid
(business, human resources) An arrangement that allows employees to set their own working hours within agreed limits; normally must include certain periods (core time) when they must be at work.

flexor /ˈflɛksə(ɹ)/ flexors n
böjmuskel flexor
A muscle whose contraction acts to bend a joint or limb.

flick /flɪk/ flicks n
svep
A short, quick movement, especially a brush, sweep, or flip.

flick /flɪk/ v
snärta
To move or hit (something) with a short, quick motion.

flick off v
ge fingret peka finger
(slang) To insult (someone) by showing them the back of one's fist with the middle finger extended.

flicker /ˈflɪkə/ /ˈflɪkɚ/ flickers n
flimmer
An unsteady flash of light.
glimt ögonblick
(figurative) A short moment.

flicker /ˈflɪkə/ /ˈflɪkɚ/ v
flimra
(intransitive) To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.
blinka glimta
(intransitive) To keep going on and off; to appear and disappear for short moments; to flutter.

flight /flaɪt/ flights n
flyg flygning
The act of flying.
flykt
The act of fleeing.
flight flygning
A trip made by an aircraft, particularly one between two cities or countries, which is often planned or reserved in advance.

flight attendant flight attendants n
flygvärdinna purser flygvärd
A member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers.

flight engineer flight engineers n
färdmekaniker
(aviation) A member of the flight crew in certain (mainly older) aircraft who monitors and operates many to most aircraft systems.

flight information region flight information regions n
flyginformationsområde
(aviation) A specified region of airspace in which a flight information service and an alerting service are provided.

flight number flight numbers n
flightnummer flygnummer
(aviation, travel) A callsign assigned to a commercial flight for the purposes of reservation and ticketing, typically consisting of a 2 character airline code and a 1 to 4 digit number to indicate a particular service.

flight recorder flight recorders n
svart låda
A device which records data that would be of use in investigating the cause of an aircraft accident; usually in pairs, consisting of a flight data recorder and a cockpit voice recorder.

flightless adj
flygoförmögen
Unable to fly. Usually used with birds such as the penguin, ostrich, and emu.

flinch /flɪnt͡ʃ/ v
rycka till
(intransitive) To make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus; to cringe.

fling /ˈflɪŋ/ flings n
affär fling flört ragg äventyr
A short romantic, oftentimes sexual, relationship.

flint /flɪnt/ flints n
flinta
A hard, fine-grained quartz that fractures conchoidally and generates sparks when struck against a material such as steel, because tiny chips of the steel are heated to incandescence and burn in air.

flintlock /ˈflɪntˌlɒk/ flintlocks n
flintlås
A type of lock used on muskets, rifles, and pistols from the early 17th to the mid-19th century.

flip /flɪp/ v
flippa ut
(intransitive, slang) To go berserk or crazy; to be extremely thrilled or enthusiastic.

flip chart flip charts n
blädderblock
A large pad, usually supported on a stand, used for (typically handwritten) presentations.

flip off v
ge fingret peka finger
(informal, transitive) To make a rude or obscene gesture at someone.

flip out v
flippa ur bli galen
(idiomatic, intransitive, slang) To become very angry or upset.

flip phone flip phones n
flipptelefon viktelefon
A mobile telephone with a hinged top that is flipped open when the phone is in use.

flip the bird v
ge fingret peka finger
(colloquial, idiom) To make a rude or obscene gesture (at somebody); particularly, to extend the middle finger.

flip-flop /ˈflɪpˌflɑp/ /ˈflɪpˌflɒp/ flip-flops n
vippa
(computing, electronics) A bistable; an electronic switching circuit that has either two stable states (switching between them in response to a trigger) or a stable and an unstable state (switching from one to the other and back again in response to a trigger), and which is thereby capable of serving as one bit of memory. [from 20th c.]

flippant /ˈflɪ.pənt/ more flippant most flippant adj
oseriös
Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.

flipped classroom flipped classrooms n
flippat klassrum inverterat klassrum omvänt klassrum
A classroom that uses the flipped learning system of education.

flipper /ˈflɪpə/ /ˈflɪpɚ/ flippers n
simfot simfena
In marine mammals such as whales (or other aquatic animals such as sea turtles), a wide flat, limb adapted for swimming.

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ flirts n
flirtare flörtare
Someone who flirts a lot or enjoys flirting; a flirtatious person.
flört flirt
An act of flirting.

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ v
flörta flirta
(intransitive) To play at courtship; to talk with teasing affection, to insinuate sexual attraction in a playful (especially conversational) way. [from 18th c.]

flixweed flixweeds n
stillfrö dillsenap
A tall, herbaceous flowering plant, Descurainia sophia, related to mustard

float /floʊt/ /fləʊt/ floats n
flöte
A buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid.

float /floʊt/ /fləʊt/ v
flyta
(intransitive, of an object or substance) To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object).
To be supported by a liquid of greater density, such that part (of the object or substance) remains above the surface.
(intransitive) To be capable of floating.
(transitive, finance) To allow (the exchange value of a currency) to be determined by the markets.
sväva
(transitive) To cause to drift gently through the air, to waft.

floating dock floating docks n
flytdocka flytbrygga
(nautical) a dry dock which can float, and is submersible when a ship is entering or leaving it.

floating island floating islands n
flottholme
An aggregation of driftwood, roots, etc., capable of bearing soil, floated out from a river delta or similar.

floating market floating markets n
flytande marknad
A market where goods are sold from boats, chiefly found in Southeast and South Asia.

floating point adj
flyttal
(computing) Of the internal representation of such a number as a pair of integers.

floating-point number floating-point numbers n
flyttal
(computing) A real number held as a pair of integers, one representing the mantissa and the other representing the exponent. The base is normally 10, 16 or 256 depending on the computing system.

floaty floatier floatiest adj
flytande
buoyant, tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas

floaty floaties n
flytring
(informal) A lilo or similar item that floats on water and can be sat on.

floccinaucinihilipilification /ˌflɒksiˌnɒsiˌnɪhɪlɪˌpɪlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌflɒksɪˌnɔːsɪˌnaɪhɪlɪˌpɪlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
bagatellisering förringning
(often, humorous) The act or habit of describing or regarding something as unimportant, of having no value or being worthless.

flocculate adj
flockulerad
Having flock form or forms.

flocculate flocculates n
flockulat
A mass that has suffered flocculation.

flocculate v
flockulera
(ambitransitive) To collect together in a loose aggregation like flocks (tufts) of wool.

flocculation /ˌflɒkjʊˈlɛɪ̯ʃən/ flocculations n
flockulering
A condition in which clays, polymers or other small charged particles become attached and form a fragile structure, a floc.

flock /flɑk/ /flɒk/ flocks n
folkmassa hop
flock
A number of birds together in a group, such as those gathered together for the purpose of migration.
hjord flock
A large number of animals associated together in a group; commonly used of sheep, but (dated) also used for goats, farmed animals, and a wide variety of animals.

flock /flɑk/ /flɒk/ v
flockas
(transitive, obsolete) To flock to; to crowd.

floe /fləʊ/ floes n
isflak
A low, flat mass of floating ice.

flog /flɑɡ/ /flɒɡ/ v
piska prygla
(transitive) To whip or scourge as punishment.

flogging /ˈflɒɡɪŋ/ floggings n
aga prygel
Infliction of punishment by dealing blows or whipping.

flood /flʌd/ floods n
översvämning
An overflow (usually disastrous) of water from a lake or other body of water due to excessive rainfall or other input of water.
(figuratively) A large number or quantity of anything appearing more rapidly than can easily be dealt with.

flood /flʌd/ v
översvämma svämma över
(Internet, ambitransitive) To paste numerous lines of text to (a chat system) in order to disrupt the conversation.

floor /flo(ː)ɹ/ /floə/ /floʊ/ /flɔɹ/ /flɔː/ [flo̞ɹ] floors n
golv
The interior bottom or surface of a house or building; the supporting surface of a room.
(nautical) That part of the bottom of a vessel on each side of the keelson which is most nearly horizontal.
ord
(by extension) The right to speak at a given time during a debate or other public event.

floor /flo(ː)ɹ/ /floə/ /floʊ/ /flɔɹ/ /flɔː/ [flo̞ɹ] v
lägga golv
(transitive) To cover or furnish with a floor.
golva
To strike down or lay level with the floor; to knock down.

floor lamp floor lamps n
golvlampa
A lamp supported by a tall vertical pole in order that light comes from above those seated in the vicinity.

floor plan floor plans n
planritning
(architecture) A diagram, usually to scale, showing the layout of a building.

floorball n
innebandy
An indoor ball game played with a stick like hockey.

floorboard floorboards n
golvplanka
Any of the long boards laid over joists to make a floor.

floorcloth floorcloths n
skurtrasa
A cloth, normally of flannel, used for cleaning floors.

floozie /ˈfluː.zi/ floozies n
slampa slinka
A vulgar or sexually promiscuous woman; a hussy or slattern.
fnask gatuflicka glädjeflicka sköka
A prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets.

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ /flɔp/ flops n
flopp fiasko
A complete failure, especially in the entertainment industry.

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ /flɔp/ v
falla ihop
floppa
(intransitive, informal) To fail completely; not to be successful at all (of a movie, play, book, song etc.).

floppy disk floppy disks n
diskett
(computer hardware) A removable disk used for storing digital data, measuring between 2 and 8 inches diagonally and storing between 80 KB and 240 MB.

floppy drive floppy drives n
diskettstation
A computer hardware device used for reading and writing on removable floppy disks, such as 3+1⁄2″, 5+1⁄4″ or 8″ diskettes.

flora /ˈflɔː.ɹə/ florae floras floræ n
flora
Plants considered as a group, especially those of a particular country, region, time, etc.
A book describing the plants of a country, region, time, etc.
The microorganisms that inhabit some part of the body.

floral /ˈfloɹəl/ /ˈflɔːɹəl/ more floral most floral adj
blomster blom
Of, pertaining to, or connected with flowers.

floriculture floricultures n
blomsterodling
the farming of flowers

florid /ˈflɒɹɪd/ more florid most florid adj
blomstrande rödblommig rödlätt
Having a rosy or pale red colour; ruddy.
blomster blomsterprydd blomsterrik grann prunkande snirklad
Elaborately ornate; flowery.

floriography /ˌflɒɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌflɔːɹiˈɒɡɹəfi/ floriographies n
blomsterspråk
Communication through the use of flowers, with different types of flowers having particular symbolic meanings.

florist /ˈfloɹɪst/ /ˈflɑɹɪst/ /ˈflɒɹɪst/ florists n
florist blomsterhandlare
A person who sells flowers.

florist's florists' n
blomsterhandel blombutik
A shop that sells flowers, a flower shop.

floss /flɑs/ /flɒs/ /flɔs/ flosses n
tandtråd
A thread used to clean the gaps between the teeth.
sockervadd
(British) Spun sugar or cotton candy, especially in the phrase "candy floss".

flotilla /floʊˈtɪlə/ flotillas n
flottilj
(nautical) A small fleet of warships (usually of the same class), or a fleet of small ships.

flotsam /ˈflɒtsəm/ flotsams n
drivgods
Debris floating in a river or sea, in particular fragments from a shipwreck.

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ flounder flounders n
flundra skrubbskädda
A European species of flatfish having dull brown colouring with reddish-brown blotches; fluke, European flounder (Platichthys flesus).

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ v
sprattla
(intransitive) To flop around as a fish out of water.
(intransitive) To make clumsy attempts to move or regain one's balance.

flour /flɑɹ/ /flɑː/ /flɔr/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ə/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ɚ/ flours n
mjöl
Powder obtained by grinding or milling cereal grains, especially wheat, or other foodstuffs such as soybeans and potatoes, and used to bake bread, cakes, and pastry.

flour /flɑɹ/ /flɑː/ /flɔr/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ə/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ɚ/ v
mjöla
(transitive) To apply flour to something; to cover with flour.

flourish /ˈflɝ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ v
frodas blomstra
(intransitive) To thrive or grow well.

floury /ˈfaʊəɹi/ /ˈflaʊɹi/ flourier flouriest adj
mjölig
Resembling flour.
Covered in flour.

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ flows n
flöde ström
(math) A formalization of the idea of the motion of particles in a fluid, as a group action of the real numbers on a set.

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ v
flyta strömma
(intransitive) To move as a fluid from one position to another.

flow chart flow charts n
flödesdiagram flödesschema
A schematic representation of how the different stages in a process are interconnected.

flower /ˈflaʊ.ə/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚ/ flowers n
blomma blomster
(botany) A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens and/or a pistil.

flower /ˈflaʊ.ə/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚ/ v
blomma
(intransitive) To put forth blooms.

flower box flower boxes n
blomlåda
A container in which flowers or plants are grown, usually affixed outside just below a window.

flowerbed flowerbeds n
blombädd
A part of a garden or park where flowers are grown.

flowering /ˈflaʊəɹɪŋ/ flowerings n
blomstringstid
(horticulture) The period of time during which a plant is in flower.
(figurative) The period of time during which someone or something is at its peak.

flowerpot /ˈflaʊəˌpɒt/ /ˈflaʊɚˌpɑt/ flowerpots n
blomkruka blomsterkruka
A pot filled with soil in which plants are grown.

flowery /ˈflaʊəɹi/ flowerier floweriest more flowery most flowery adj
blommig blomsterklädd
Decorated with or abundant in flowers.

flu /fluː/ /flʉː/ flus n
influensa flunsa
Influenza.
(informal) Stomach flu.

flub /flʌb/ flubs n
tabbe
(informal) An error; a mistake in the performance of an action.

fluent /flɪu̯ənt/ /ˈfljuːɛnt/ /ˈfluənt/ /ˈfluːənt/ more fluent most fluent adj
flytande
(linguistics) Able to use a language accurately, rapidly, and confidently – in a flowing way.

fluently more fluently most fluently adv
flytande
In a fluent manner, as expressing oneself easily, especially in a foreign language.

fluff /flʌf/ fluffs n
fjun ludd
Anything light, soft or fuzzy, especially fur, hair, feathers.

fluffiness fluffinesses n
fluffighet
The characteristic or quality of being fluffy.

fluffy /flʌfi/ fluffier fluffiest adj
fluffig
Covered with fluff.
fluffig luftig lätt
Light; soft; airy.

fluid /ˈfljuːɪd/ /ˈfluːɪd/ /ˈflɪu̯ɪd/ more fluid most fluid adj
flytande
(not comparable) Of or relating to fluid.
In a state of flux; subject to change.

fluid /ˈfljuːɪd/ /ˈfluːɪd/ /ˈflɪu̯ɪd/ fluids n
vätska fluid
Any substance which can flow with relative ease, tends to assume the shape of its container, and obeys Bernoulli's principle; a liquid, gas or plasma.

fluke /fljuːk/ /fluk/ /fluːk/ flukes n
lyckträff oförutsedd tur
A lucky or improbable occurrence, with the implication that the occurrence could not be repeated.
fluke
Either of the two lobes of a whale's or similar creature's tail.

flunk /flʌŋk/ v
kugga köra
(US, ambitransitive) Of a student, to fail a class; to not pass.

fluorescent /flɔˈɹɛsənt/ /ˌflʊəˈɹɛsənt/ more fluorescent most fluorescent adj
fluorescerande
Of or relating to fluorescence.

fluorescent lamp fluorescent lamps n
lysrör lysrörslampa
A gas-discharge lamp that uses fluorescence to produce visible light.

fluorine /ˈfloɹˌin, -ɪn/ /ˈflʊ(ə)ɹˌin, -ɪn/ fluorines n
fluor
(chemistry, countable) A single atom of this element.

flurry /ˈflɝ.ɹi/ /ˈflʊɹi/ /ˈflʌɹi/ flurries n
snöby
A light, brief snowfall.
virrvarr
(figurative) Any sudden activity; a stir.

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ flusher flushest adj
jämn
Smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out.
burgen förmögen rik välbärgade välmående
Wealthy or well off.

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ flushes n
färg
(poker) A hand consisting of all cards with the same suit.

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ v
spola
(transitive) To cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid.
(transitive) Particularly, to cleanse a toilet by introducing a large amount of water.
(intransitive, of a toilet) To be cleansed by being flooded with generous quantities of water.
rodna
(intransitive) To become suffused with reddish color due to embarrassment, excitement, overheating, or other systemic disturbance, to blush.

flush mounting n
montering i apparatdosa
(electrical installation) A way of mounting a fixture, e.g. a socket so that the body of the fixture is inside the wall, leaving only a cover plate on top of the surface of the wall.

flush toilet flush toilets n
toalettstol vattenklosett
A toilet that uses water to flush urine and feces through a pipe to another location, typically a sewer main in urban settings or a septic tank elsewhere.

flute /fluːt/ flutes n
flöjt
(colloquial) A recorder, also a woodwind instrument.
champagneglas
A glass with a long, narrow bowl and a long stem, used for drinking wine, especially champagne.
skär
A lengthwise groove, such as one of the lengthwise grooves on a classical column, or a groove on a cutting tool (such as a drill bit, endmill, or reamer), which helps to form both a cutting edge and a channel through which chips can escape
kannelyr
(architectural element, firearms) A semicylindrical vertical groove, as in a pillar, in plaited cloth, or in a rifle barrel to cut down the weight.

flute /fluːt/ v
spela flöjt
(intransitive) To play on a flute.
flöjta
(intransitive) To make a flutelike sound.
(transitive) To utter with a flutelike sound.
(transitive) To form flutes or channels in (as in a column, a ruffle, etc.); to cut a semicylindrical vertical groove in (as in a pillar, etc.).

fluting flutings n
räffling
The act of making such grooves.

flutter /ˈflʌtə/ /ˈflʌtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] v
fladdra
(intransitive) To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.
flaxa
(intransitive) Of a winged animal: to flap the wings without flying; to fly with a light flapping of the wings.

fluvial /ˈfluːvi.əl/ adj
fluvial flod älv
Of, pertaining to, inhabiting, or produced by the action of a river or stream.

flux /flʌks/ fluxes n
flussmedel
A chemical agent for cleaning metal prior to soldering or welding.

flux density flux densities n
flödestäthet
(physics) A measure of rate of flow of a fluid, particles or energy per unit area

fly /flaɪ/ flies flys n
fluga tvåvinge
(non-technical) Especially, any of the insects of the family Muscidae, such as the common housefly (other families of Diptera include mosquitoes and midges).
fluga
(fishing) A lightweight fishing lure resembling an insect.
gylf
(often plural) A strip of material (sometimes hiding zippers or buttons) at the front of a pair of trousers, pants, underpants, bootees, etc.

fly /flaɪ/ v
fly
(ambitransitive, archaic, poetic) To flee, to escape (from).
flyga
(transitive, ergative) To cause to fly (travel or float in the air): to transport via air or the like.

fly agaric fly agarics n
röd flugsvamp
A poisonous and hallucinogenic mushroom, Amanita muscaria, with a large crimson cap, fading to yellow, scattered with white flecks.

fly ash /ˈflaɪ æʃ/ /ˈflaɪ ˌæʃ/ n
flygaska
A residue generated in the combustion of powdered coal or other materials, comprising the fine particles that rise with the flue gases; when generated industrially it is usually captured and can be recycled for use in construction materials.

fly fishing n
flugfiske
(fishing) A form of angling whereby the weight of the line is used to cast a lure visually resembling a fly.

fly in the ointment /ˈflaɪ ən ði ˈɔɪn(t)m(ə)nt/ /ˈflaɪ ɪn ði ˈɔɪntm(ə)nt/ flies in the ointment n
malört i glädjebägaren smolk i glädjebägaren
(idiomatic) Something (especially a minor thing) which ruins or spoils everything else, or makes it less pleasant; a nuisance or problem; a disagreeable or unpleasant detail.

fly low v
att gå på tjejkalas
(idiomatic) to have one's fly (zipper) undone.

fly off the handle v
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(colloquial) to become very angry or enraged; to throw a fit or go crazy.

fly on the wall flies on the wall n
fluga på väggen
(idiomatic) A quiet, non-participating, or unseen observer; an eavesdropper or witness.

fly under the radar v
flyga under radarn gå under radarn
(idiomatic) To go unnoticed, especially for a long period of time.

fly-half fly-halves n
uthalv
(rugby) A rugby player who is normally the first receiver of the ball from the scrum half after a scrum; a half-back.

flycatcher flycatchers n
flugsnappare
Any of many kinds of birds of the family Muscicapidae, of Africa, Europe, and Asia, that catch insects in flight; an Old World flycatcher.
Any of many kinds of similar birds of various families, such as Tyrannidae (the New World flycatchers of the Americas), Tityridae, Stenostiridae, Monarchidae, Petroicidae, etc.

flyer /ˈflaɪə(ɹ)/ flyers n
cirkulär
känguru känguruhona
A female kangaroo; a roo; a doe; a jill.

flyfisher flyfishers n
flugfiskare
A person who goes fly fishing.

flying /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
flygande
That flies or can fly.

flying buttress flying buttresses n
strävbåge strävpelare
(architecture) A buttress that stands apart from the structure that it supports, and is connected to it by an arch (flyer).

flying fish flying fish flying fishes n
flygfisk
A tropical marine fish of the family Exocoetidae, having enlarged winglike pectoral fins enabling it to escape predators by taking short gliding flights through the air.

flying fox flying foxes n
flyghund

flying saucer flying saucers n
flygande tefat
(informal) A disc-shaped unidentified flying object or UFO; originally in reference to sightings by aviator Kenneth Arnold in Washington in 1947.

flying school flying schools n
flygskola
A specialized school that teaches future pilots how to fly an aircraft.

flying squirrel flying squirrels n
flygekorre
Any of 43 species of squirrels, most from the tribe Pteromyini within the family Sciuridae, others from family Anomaluridae, which glide from tree to tree.

flying start flying starts n
rivstart
(idiomatic) An especially good start.

flyleaf /ˈflaɪˌlif/ flyleafs flyleaves n
försätts försättsblad
A blank page at the front or back of a book.

flyover flyovers n
viadukt vägbro
(British, Hong Kong, Philippine) A road or railway that passes over another, allowing routes to cross without interruption.

flypaper flypapers n
flugpapper flugfångare
A strip of paper coated with a sticky, often poisonous, substance that catches and kills flies that land on it

flyswatter flyswatters n
flugsmälla
A hand-held device for swatting flies or other insects, to kill or shoo them.

flyweight flyweights n
flugvikt
(martial arts) A weight class in many combat sports; e.g. in professional boxing of a maximum of 112 pounds or 50.8 kilograms.

flywheel flywheels n
svänghjul
(mechanical engineering) A rotating mass used to maintain the speed of a machine within certain limits while the machine receives or releases energy at a varying rate, or as a form of energy storage.

foal /foʊl/ /fɐʉl/ /fəʊl/ [foɫ] [fɔʊɫ] foals n
föl
A young horse or other equine, especially just after birth or less than a year old.

foal /foʊl/ /fɐʉl/ /fəʊl/ [foɫ] [fɔʊɫ] v
föla
(ambitransitive) To give birth to (a foal); to bear offspring.

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ foams n
skum skumgummi
A substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains, especially:
skumgummi
(firefighting) A collection of small bubbles formed by mixing an extinguishing agent with water, used to cover and extinguish fires.
A collection of small bubbles created by mixing soap with water.
A collection of small bubbles created when the surface of a body of water is moved by tides, wind, etc.
A collection of small bubbles formed from bodily fluids such as saliva or sweat.
A collection of small bubbles on the surface of a liquid that is heated, fermented or carbonated.

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ v
skumma
(intransitive) To form or emit foam.

foam roller foam rollers n
skumrulle
A padded cylindrical device rolled against the body for massage or exercise.

fob /fɒb/ fobs n
bilnyckel fjärrnyckel
A little pocket near the waistline of a pair of trousers or in a waistcoat or vest to hold money or valuables, especially a pocket watch.
A hand-held remote control device used to lock/unlock motor cars etc.
klockkedja
A short chain or ribbon to connect such a pocket to the watch.
berlock
(see usage notes) A small ornament attached to such a chain.

fob off v
avspisa
(informal, transitive) To use lies, excuses, or deceit to satisfy someone; to deceitfully appease someone by giving something that is spurious or inferior from what was wanted or expected.

focal length focal lengths n
brännvidd
(optics) A measure of how strongly an optical system converges or diverges light, the inverse of optical power. In the simple case of a single convex lens, it is the distance along the optical axis from the principal plane of the lens to the lens's focal point (where, for instance, the film would be placed in a camera). For more complex or multi-element optical systems, focal length need not correspond to any obvious measurable physical distance.

focus /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ foci focuses focusses n
fokus skärpa
(uncountable, photography, cinematography) The fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
(uncountable, photography, cinematography) The quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
fokus
(uncountable) Concentration of attention.
fokus brännpunkt
(linguistics) The most important word or phrase in a sentence or passage, or the one that imparts information.
An object used in casting a magic spell.

focus /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ v
fokusera ställa in fokus ställa in skärpan
(transitive, optics) To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.
fokusera koncentrera sig
(intransitive, followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention on something; to have as one's central point of interest, concern, etc.

focus group focus groups n
fokusgrupp
A group of people, sampled from a larger population, interviewed in open session for market research or political analysis.

fodder /ˈfɑdɚ/ /ˈfɒdə/ fodders n
foder
Food for animals; that which is fed to cattle, horses, and sheep, such as hay, cornstalks, vegetables, etc.

fog /fɑɡ/ /fɒɡ/ /fɔɡ/ fogs n
dimma
(uncountable) A thick cloud that forms near the ground; the obscurity of such a cloud.
(uncountable) A mist or film clouding a surface.
efterslåtter
A new growth of grass appearing on a field that has been mowed or grazed.
fjolårsgräs kvarstående vintergräs
(UK, dialect) Tall and decaying grass left standing after the cutting or grazing season.
oklarhet villrådighet
(figurative) A state of mind characterized by lethargy and confusion.
slöja suddighet
(photography) A silver deposit or other blur on a negative or developed photographic image.

fog /fɑɡ/ /fɒɡ/ /fɔɡ/ v
dimma göra dimmig göra immig hölja i dimma höljas
(intransitive) To become covered with or as if with fog.
imma imma igen imma sig immig
(intransitive) To become obscured in condensation or water.
suddig
(intransitive, photography) To become dim or obscure.
(transitive, photography) To make dim or obscure.
göra dimmig göra immig hölja i dimma
(transitive) To cover with or as if with fog.
imma immig
(transitive) To obscure in condensation or water.
förmörka göra förvirrad omtöckna
(transitive) To make confusing or obscure.

fog lamp fog lamps n
dimbakljus dimljus
(automotive) A bright red lamp (normally one of a pair) at the rear of a motor car that can be switched on during foggy weather so as to avoid collisions from cars approaching from behind

fog light fog lights n
dimljus dimstrålkastare
(automotive) One of a pair of lights, mounted at the front of a car, below the headlights, usually white or yellow in colour, for increased visibility ahead in foggy driving conditions.

fog of war fogs of war n
krigsdimma

fogbank fogbanks n
dimbank
A bank of fog.

fogbow fogbows n
dimbåge vit regnbåge
(meteorology) A white arc or circle, similar to a rainbow, which can appear in the sky in foggy conditions as sunlight passes through small airborne water droplets.

fogey /ˈfoʊɡi/ /ˈfəʊɡi/ fogeys fogies n
stofil
A dull person (especially an older man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.

fogginess fogginesses n
dimmighet
The characteristic or quality of being foggy

foggy /ˈfɒɡi/ foggier foggiest adj
dimmig disig
Obscured by mist or fog; unclear; hazy

foghorn foghorns n
mistlur
A very loud low-pitched horn, used especially in lighthouses and on large boats.

foie gras /ˌfwɑ ˈɡɹɑ/ /ˌfwɑː ˈɡɹɑː/ foies gras n
foie gras anklever gåslever
The fattened liver of geese or ducks, used for gourmet cooking.

foil /fɔɪl/ foils n
folie
A very thin sheet of metal.
aluminiumfolie
(mostly, uncountable) Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.
florett
(authorship, figuratively) In literature, theatre/theater, etc., a character who helps emphasize the traits of the main character and who usually acts as an opponent or antagonist, but can also serve as the sidekick of the protagonist.
(fencing) A very thin sword with a blunted (or foiled) tip

foil /fɔɪl/ v
omintetgöra kullkasta
To prevent (something) from being accomplished.

foist /fɔɪst/ v
pracka på
(transitive) To force another to accept especially by stealth or deceit.

folate folates n
folat
(vitamin) A salt or ester of folic acid, especially one present in the vitamin B complex.

fold /faʉld/ /foʊld/ /ˈfəʊld/ [fɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɔʊ(ɫ)d] folds n
vikning
An act of folding.
fålla
A pen or enclosure for sheep or other domestic animals.
veck
A bend or crease.

fold /faʉld/ /foʊld/ /ˈfəʊld/ [fɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɔʊ(ɫ)d] v
vika
(transitive) To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.
(transitive) To make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending.
böja vika
(intransitive) To give way on a point or in an argument.
lägga
(intransitive, poker) To withdraw from betting.

fold mountain fold mountains n
veckberg
(geology) A mountain created when two tectonic plates collide into each other.

foldable more foldable most foldable adj
fällbar hopfällbar hopvikbar ihopfällbar ihopvikbar vikbar
That can be folded.

folder /ˈfoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈfəʊldə/ folders n
pärm
An organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet.
katalog mapp
(computing) A virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other folders may be stored. The files and subfolders in a folder are usually related.

folding /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/ /ˈfəʊldɪŋ/ more folding most folding adj
fällbar ihopfällbar ihopvikbar vikbar
Designed to fold; as a folding bed, a folding bicycle, a folding chair, etc.

folding /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/ /ˈfəʊldɪŋ/ foldings n
vikning
The action of folding; a fold.

folding chair folding chairs n
hopfällbar stol
A light portable chair that can be stored in a stack, row or on a specially designed cart. They are produced in a variety of styles, folding mechanisms and materials.

folding knife folding knives n
fickkniv fällkniv pennkniv
A kind of knife whose blade or blades can be folded inside the handle, owing to a joint#Noun. Such a knife is usually a pocketknife; its action may be locking#Adjective or nonlocking#Adjective.

foley /ˈfoʊli/ foleys n
foley tramp
(uncountable, US) The creation of sound effects, and their addition to film and TV images.

foliage /ˈfoʊliɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/ foliages n
bladverk lövverk
The leaves of plants.

folk /foʊk/ /foʊlk/ /fəʊk/ folks n
folk
The inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.

folk dance folk dances n
folkdans
Any dance traditionally performed by the common people of a specific region.

folk etymology folk etymologies n
folketymologi
A misunderstanding of the etymology of a word based on an inexpert analysis; an etymology that incorrectly explains the origin of a word based on the inadequate judgement of a common speaker of the language instead of etymological expertise.
A modification of a word or its spelling resulting from a misunderstanding of its etymology, as with island, belfry, and hangnail.

folk music folk musics n
folkmusik
Any genre of music originating from the ethnic community of a specific region, often passed down through oral tradition, without recorded songwriters and possessing a clear purpose or social function.
folkmusik folk
Any contemporary music in the style of traditional folk music, especially a specific genre of originally American popular music that draws on Anglo-American musical forms.

folk song folk songs n
folkvisa folksång
(music) A song, in any folk style, originating among ordinary people, usually non-professional musicians, and handed down by oral tradition.

folklore /ˈfoʊk.lɔːɹ/ /ˈfəʊk.lɔː/ folklores n
folklore
The tales, legends, superstitions, and traditions of a particular ethnic population.

folkloristics n
folkloristik
The formal academic study of folklore.

folktale folktales n
folksaga
A tale or story that is part of the oral tradition of a people or a place.

follicle stimulating hormone follicle stimulating hormones n
follikelstimulerande hormon
(biochemistry) A gonadotropic glycoprotein hormone, secreted in part of the pituitary gland, that stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in female mammals, and induces spermatogenesis in male mammals.

follow /ˈfɑloʊ/ /ˈfɒləʊ/ v
följa
(ambitransitive) To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction, especially with the intent of catching.
(ambitransitive) To go or come after in a sequence.
(transitive) To live one's life according to (religion, teachings, etc).
(transitive) To watch, to keep track of (reports of) some event or person.
(social media, transitive) To subscribe to see content from an account on a social media platform.
(ambitransitive) To be a logical consequence of something.
fatta förstå haja hänga med
(transitive) To understand, to pay attention to.

follow suit v
bekänna färg
(cards) To play a card of the same suit as the previous or leading card.

follow the crowd v
bära kappan på båda axlarna gå med strömmen tjuta med ulvarna tjuta med vargarna
(idiomatic) To conform to majority beliefs, opinions, or practices.

follow-up follow-ups n
uppföljning
A subsidiary action taken in response to an event.
svar
(Internet) A posted message on a newsgroup, etc. in reply to a previous one.

follower /ˈfɒləʊə(ɹ)/ followers n
följare följeslagare
(literally) One who follows, comes after another.
efterföljare efterträdare
Something that comes after another thing.
anhängare
One who follows mentally, adherer to the opinions, ideas or teachings of another, a movement etc.
förföljare
A pursuer.
följare
(social media) An account holder who subscribes to see content from another account on a social media platform.

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ adj
följande
Coming next, either in sequence or in time.

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ followings n
anhängare följe
A group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage.

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ preposition
efter
After, subsequent to.

folly /ˈfɑli/ /ˈfɒli/ follies n
dårskap dåraktighet
Foolishness that results from a lack of foresight or lack of practicality.
fåfänga
(architecture) A fanciful building built for purely ornamental reasons.

foment /foʊˈmɛnt/ /fəʊˈmɛnt/ /fəˈmɛnt/ v
befordra instigera nära underblåsa
(transitive) To incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate.
badda
(medicine, transitive) To apply a poultice to; to bathe with a cloth or sponge.

fond /fɑnd/ /fɒnd/ fonder fondest adj
tillgiven
Affectionate.

fond /fɑnd/ /fɒnd/ v
hålla av tycka om
(obsolete) To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.

fondle /ˈfɒndl/ v
smeka kela med
To grasp.

fondue /fɑnˈdu/ /ˈfɒnduː/ fondues n
fondue
A dish made of melted cheese, or chocolate etc., or of a boiling liquid into which food can be dipped.

font /fɑnt/ /fɒnt/ fonts n
funt dopfunt
(Christianity) A receptacle in a church for holy water, especially one used in baptism.
font stilsort teckensnitt typsnitt
In digital typesetting, a set of glyphs in a single style, representing one or more alphabets or writing systems, or the computer code representing it.
(computing, typography) A computer file containing the code used to draw and compose the glyphs of one or more typographic fonts on a computer display or printer.
reservoar
A receptacle for oil in a lamp.

fontanelle fontanelles n
fontanell
(anatomy) A soft membraneous spot on the head of a baby due to incomplete fusion of the cranial bones.

food /fud/ /fuːd/ /fʏːd/ foods n
mat föda
(uncountable) Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.
födoämne livsmedel matvara
(countable) A foodstuff.
föda mat
(uncountable, figuratively) Anything that nourishes or sustains.

food additive food additives n
livsmedelstillsats
Any non-food substance added to food in order to improve its flavour, appearance or shelf life

food bank food banks n
matbank
A charitable non-profit organization that distributes mostly donated food to a wide variety of agencies that in turn feed the hungry.

food chain food chains n
näringskedja
The feeding relationships between species in a biotic community.

food coma food comas n
matkoma paltkoma
(informal, jocular) A state of lethargy and sleepiness that comes on shortly after eating a large or heavy meal.

food court food courts n
mattorg
A common area for dining, containing or surrounded by contiguous counters of multiple food vendors, often adjoining a shopping area.

food fight food fights n
matkrig
A typically spontaneous and disorderly outbreak in which food is thrown for amusement, especially across a cafeteria room, as a form of chaotic collective behavior.

food fish food fishes n
matfisk
Any fish used as human food.

food for thought n
anledning till eftertanke tänkvärdheter tänkvärt
(idiomatic) Information or knowledge that is worthy of contemplation.

food poisoning food poisonings n
matförgiftning
(pathology) Any food-borne disease, such as salmonella, which causes diarrhea, nausea, fever and abdominal cramps.

food processor food processors n
matberedare
A small kitchen appliance for chopping or pureeing food.

food web /ˈfud wɛb/ /ˈfuːd wɛb/ food webs n
näringsväv
(ecology) A diagram showing the organisms that eat other organisms in a particular ecosystem, predators being higher in the web than their prey.

foodie /ˈfuːdi/ foodies n
matfantast matnörd
(colloquial) A person with a special interest in or knowledge of food, a gourmet.

foodporn n
matporr
(slang) Enticing food imagery.

foodstuff /ˈfuːdˌstʌf/ foodstuffs n
födoämne
A material that may be used as food.

fool /fuːl/ /fʊu(l)/ fools n
dåre fåne
(pejorative) A person with poor judgment or little intelligence.
narr
(historical) A jester; a person whose role was to entertain a sovereign and the court (or lower personages).
(literature) A stock character typified by unintelligence, naïveté or lucklessness, usually as a form of comic relief; often used as a source of insight or pathos for the audience, as such characters are generally less bound by social expectations.
kräm
(cooking) A type of dessert made of puréed fruit and custard or cream.

fool's cap n
narrmössa
A cap, usually brightly coloured with bells and tassels, as worn by a court jester or fool.

fool's gold n
kattguld
A mineral or other substance often mistaken for gold; mainly iron pyrite.

fool's mate fool's mates n
idiotmatt tokmatt
(chess) The quickest possible checkmate in the game of chess.

foolhardy /ˈfulˌhɑɹdi/ /ˈfuːlhɑːdi/ foolhardier foolhardiest more foolhardy most foolhardy adj
dumdristig
Marked by unthinking recklessness with disregard for danger; boldly rash; hotheaded.

foolish /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/ more foolish most foolish adj
dåraktig dum
(of a person, an action, etc.) Lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.

foolproof /ˈfuːl ˌpɹuːf/ more foolproof most foolproof adj
idiotsäker
(of a device) Protected against, or designed to be proof against, misuse or error.

foosball /ˈfuːsˌbɔːl/ /ˈfuːzˌbɔːl/ n
bordsfotboll
(chiefly, _, US, Canada) table soccer (US), table football (UK)

foot /fʊt/ [fɤt] [fɤ̈t̚] [fɵʔt] [fʉ̞ʔt] [fʊt] [fʊtʰ] [fʊt̚] [fʷʊt̚] feet foot n
fot tass hov klöv
A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg.
(phonology) The parsing of syllables into prosodic constituents, which are used to determine the placement of stress in languages along with the notions of constituent heads.
fot ben
The base or bottom of anything.
A short foot-like projection on the bottom of an object to support it.
fot
(informal) Ellipsis of cubic foot. A unit of volume.
(informal) Ellipsis of square foot. A unit of area.
A unit of measure equal to twelve inches or one third of a yard, equal to exactly 30.48 centimetres.
(music) A unit of measure for organ pipes equal to the wavelength of two octaves above middle C, approximately 328 mm.
fot tass ben hov klöv
(printing) The base of a piece of type, forming the sides of the groove.

foot /fʊt/ [fɤt] [fɤ̈t̚] [fɵʔt] [fʉ̞ʔt] [fʊt] [fʊtʰ] [fʊt̚] [fʷʊt̚] v
kicka sparka
(transitive) To use the foot to kick (usually a ball).
betala
(transitive) To pay (a bill).

foot brake foot brakes n
fotbroms
A brake controlled by foot, as opposed to a hand brake.

foot fault foot faults n
fotfel
(sports) In certain sports, as in tennis or long jump, a fault in which the athlete's foot is in the wrong place at the wrong time.

foot fetish n
fotfetisch
(sexuality) A fetish involving sexual attraction to feet.

foot-and-mouth disease n
mul- och klövsjuka galla mulsjuka
(disease) A highly contagious and sometimes fatal viral disease that can affect animals with cloven hooves.

footage /ˈfʊtɪd͡ʒ/ footages n
filmmaterial
(usually, uncountable) An amount of film or tape that has been used to record something.

football /ˈfʊtboːl/ /ˈfʊtbɑl/ /ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˈfʊtbɔːl/ [ˈfʊʔbɔːl] [ˈfʊʔtbɔɫ] [ˈfʊʔtʰbɔːl] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔɫ] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔːl] [ˈfʷʊʔt̚bɑɫ] footballs n
fotboll
(UK, uncountable) Association football: a game in which two teams each contend to get a round ball into the other team's goal primarily by kicking the ball. Known as soccer in Canada, the United States, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand.
(countable) The ball used in any game called "football".

football club football clubs n
fotbollsförening

football hooligan football hooligans n
fotbollshuligan
(UK) A violent and noisy football (soccer) fan who routinely fights with supporters of opposing teams, often the member of a firm.

football match /ˈfʊtbɑl mæt͡ʃ/ /ˈfʊtbɔl mæt͡ʃ/ /ˈfʊtbɔːl mæt͡ʃ/ [fʷʊʔt̚bɑɫ mæt͡ʃ] [ˈfʊʔbɔːl mæt͡ʃ] [ˈfʊʔtbɔɫ mæt͡ʃ] [ˈfʊʔtʰbɔːl mæt͡ʃ] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔɫ mæt͡ʃ] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔːl mæt͡ʃ] football matches n
fotbollsmatch
(sports) A single game of football between two teams.

footballer /ˈfʊtbɔːlə/ /ˈfʊtbɔːləɹ/ footballers n
fotbollsspelare
(soccer, UK) One who plays association football.

footbath /ˈfʊtbæθ/ /ˈfʊtbɑːθ/ footbaths n
fotbad
The act of soaking or washing the feet.
A small basin or bath designed for soaking or washing the feet.
A liquid mixture, often medicinal, for soaking or washing the feet with.

footbridge footbridges n
gångbro
A bridge over a road, railway, river, etc for pedestrians.

footer /ˈfʊtə(ɹ)/ footers n
sidfot
(computing) A line of information printed at the bottom of a page to identify the contents or number pages. (Compare foot in printing.)

foothold /ˈfʊthoʊld/ footholds n
fotfäste
(climbing) A solid grip with the feet.

footing /ˈfʊtɪŋ/ footings n
fotfäste
A ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.

footlight footlights n
ramp
A stage light located at the front edge of the stage that illuminates the actors from foot level up.

footnote /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/ /ˈfʊtˌnəʊt/ footnotes n
fotnot
A short piece of text, often numbered, placed at the bottom of a printed page, that adds a comment, citation, reference etc, to a designated part of the main text.
(by extension) An event of lesser importance than some larger event to which it is related.

footpath /ˈfʊtˌpæθ/ /ˈfʊtˌpɑːθ/ footpaths n
gångstig gångväg
Any set path or trail to be used by people walking.

footprint /ˈfʊtpɹɪnt/ footprints n
fotspår
The impression of the foot in a soft substance such as sand or snow.
(figurative, in the plural) What a person has done before, as a profession or lifestyle, serving as a model for others.
fotavtryck
(ecology) The ecological impact of a human activity, machine, etc.

footrace footraces n
löpartävling löptävling
A race run on foot.

footrest footrests n
fotstöd
A support on which to rest the feet.

footsie /ˈfʊtsi/ footsies n
tåflört tåsex
A flirting game where two people touch their feet together, under a table or otherwise concealed, as a romantic prelude.

footstool /ˈfʊtˌstuːl/ footstools n
fotpall
A low stool for supporting the feet while seated.

footwear footwears n
skodon
Items or an item of clothing that is worn on the foot; a shoe, sandal, etc.

fop /fɑp/ /fɒp/ fops n
sprätt
(dated) A vain man; a dandy.

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə/ /fəɹ/ conjunction
ty eftersom emedan
(formal, literary) Because.

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə/ /fəɹ/ preposition
mot åt
Towards; in the direction of.
för åt
Directed at; intended to belong to.
för
Supporting, in favour of.
i
Over (a period of time).
för av
In the role or capacity of; instead of; in place of.
efter på
In order to obtain or acquire.

for God's sake interjection
för Guds skull
An exclamation of anger, surprise, or impatience.

for a change
för omväxlings skull
(idiomatic) As a departure from the usual.

for example
till exempel exempelvis
(conjunctive) As an example.

for free
gratis
Without paying; free.

for fuck's sake
för i helvete
(idiomatic, colloquial, vulgar) An expression of anger or frustration.

for fun adv
för skojs skull
In order to obtain pleasure or excitement; for kicks.

for good /fə ˈɡʊd/ /fəɹ ˈɡʊd/
för alltid för evigt för gott
(idiomatic) In a way that is conclusive and final.

for now
för tillfället just nu
At the moment; until later.

for once
för en gångs skull
(idiomatic) For the first time, after many instances to the contrary; in a rare exception to the rule; as an exception to the usual.

for real more for real most for real adj
på riktigt korrekt riktig sann
(informal) Genuine, true; serious, earnest.

for real adv
på riktigt
Genuinely, truly.

for rent
hyra
Being offered for renting.

for sale
till salu
Being offered for purchase.

for sure
helt säkert
Definitely, positively, without a doubt.

for that matter
för den delen
(idiomatic) as far as that is concerned.

for the most part adv
till största delen för det mesta i stor utsträckning mestadels
(idiomatic) Mostly; in general; usually.

for the nonce /nɑn(t)s/ /nɒn(t)s/
för närvarande för stunden för tillfället
(idiomatic) For the time being, for now, with the expectation that the situation may change.

for the time being adv
för tillfället tills vidare
(idiomatic) Temporarily; for now; until later; until the situation changes; in an indefinite period of time.

foray /ˈfɒɹ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ.æɪ/ forays n
plundringståg räd
A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid.

forbid /fəˈbɪd/ /fɚˈbɪd/ v
förbjuda förvägra neka
(transitive) To disallow; to proscribe.

forbidden /fəˈbɪdn̩/ /fɚˈbɪdn̩/ more forbidden most forbidden adj
förbjuden
Not allowed; specifically disallowed.

forbidden fruit forbidden fruits n
förbjuden frukt
(biblical) The fruit forbidden to Adam.

forbidden fruit is the sweetest proverb
förbjuden frukt är ljuv
Forbidden things seem more appealing; people desire things more if (or, in some way, because) they can't have them.

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ [fo̞ɹs] forces n
kraft
Strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
(countable) Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.
(countable, physics) A physical quantity that denotes ability to push, pull, twist or accelerate a body and which has a direction and is measured in a unit dimensioned in mass × distance/time² (ML/T²): SI: newton (N); CGS: dyne (dyn)
(legal) Legal validity.
(humorous, or, science fiction, with the, often, capitalized) A metaphysical and ubiquitous power from the fictional Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. See usage note. [1977]
styrka
(countable) A group that aims to attack, control, or constrain.

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ [fo̞ɹs] v
tvinga
(archaic) To put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce.
(archaic) To provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison.

force field force fields n
kraftfält
(physics) A region of space (a vector field) in which a force operates; contains lines of force; a field of force.
(science fiction) An invisible barrier used as a protective shield.

force majeure /-mə-/ /ˌfoɹs mɑˈʒɜɹ/ /ˌfɔːs mæˈʒɜː/ forces majeures n
force majeure
(law) An unavoidable circumstance, especially one that prevents someone from fulfilling a legal (usually contractual) obligation.

force-feed v
tvångsmata
To force a person or animal to ingest food, for example by stuffing food down the throat, or using a tube passed into the stomach.
To force someone to take in information or accept an ideology.

forced heirship forced heirships n
laglott

forced labor n
tvångsarbete
(American spelling) Work which one is compelled to perform against one's will, especially in a condition of involuntary servitude as a prisoner or slave.

forcemeat forcemeats n
köttfärs
(cooking) An emulsion of fat and comminuted meat (which has been subject to puréeing, grinding, sieving, chopping finely) optionally mixed with other flavour carriers and either served up alone or used as a stuffing.

forcibly /ˈfɔːsəbli/ adv
med våld
In a forcible manner, by force, against one's will.
In a forcible manner, with force, with powerful effect, powerfully, strongly.

ford /fo(ː)ɹd/ /foəd/ /fɔɹd/ /fɔːd/ fords n
vadställe
A location where a stream is shallow and the bottom has good footing, making it possible to cross from one side to the other with no bridge, by walking, riding, or driving through the water; a crossing.

fore /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ foremost former adj
före tidigare
(obsolete) Former; occurring earlier (in some order); previous. [15th–18th c.]

forearm /ˈfɔɹˌɑɹm/ /ˈfɔːˌɹɑːm/ /ˌfɔɹˈɑɹm/ /ˌfɔːˈɹɑːm/ forearms n
underarm
The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.

forebear /ˈfɔɹˌbɛɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌbɛə/ forebears n
förfader
An ancestor.

forebode /fɔːˈbəʊd/ v
förebåda
To predict a future event; to hint at something that will happen (especially as a literary device).

forebrain forebrains n
framhjärna prosencefalon
(neuroanatomy) The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus.

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ forecasts n
prognos väderprognos
förhandsberäkning utsikt
An estimation of a future condition.

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ v
förutse förutsäga
To estimate how something will be in the future.

forecastle /ˈfoɹ.kæ.səl/ /ˈfoʊk.səl/ forecastles n
back backdäck
(nautical) A raised part of the upper deck at the front of a ship.
skans
(nautical) Crew's quarters located at the forward part of a ship.

foreclosure foreclosures n
exekution utmätning
(legal) The proceeding, by a creditor, to regain property or other collateral following a default on mortgage payments.

forefather /ˈfɔɹˌfɑːðɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌfɑːðə/ forefathers n
förfader
ancestor

forefinger /ˈfɔɹˌfɪŋ.ɡɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌfɪŋ.ɡə/ forefingers n
pekfinger
(human, _, anatomy) The index finger: the first finger next to the thumb.

forefoot forefeet n
framfot
Either of the front feet of a quadruped.

foreglow foreglows n
morgonrodnad
The glow of light appearing in the sky preceding sunrise

foregoing /ˌfɔː(ɹ)ˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ adj
föregående
Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.

foreground /ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌɡɹaʊnd/ foregrounds n
förgrund
The elements of an image which lie closest to the picture plane.

forehand /fɔːhænd/ /fɔːɹhænd/ forehands n
forehand forehandslag
(racket sports) A stroke in which the palm of the hand faces the direction of the stroke.

forehead /ˈfɑɹɪd/ /ˈfɒɹɛd/ /ˈfɒɹɪd/ /ˈfɔɹɛd/ /ˈfɔɹɪd/ /ˈfɔɹˌhɛd/ /ˈfɔː(ɹ)hɛd/ /ˈfɔːɹɛd/ foreheads n
panna
(countable) The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.

foreign /ˈfɑɹɪn/ /ˈfɒɹən/ /ˈfɒɹɪn/ /ˈfɔɹən/ /ˈfɔɹɪn/ more foreign most foreign adj
främmande
Located outside a country or place, especially one's own.
Relating to a different nation.
Not characteristic of or naturally taken in by an organism or system.
(with to, formerly with from) Alien; strange.
främmande utländsk
Originating from, characteristic of, belonging to, or being a citizen of a country or place other than the one under discussion.

foreign affairs n
utrikes ärende utrikespolitik
Policy of a government in dealing with other countries or with activities overseas.
utrikesdepartement utrikesministerium
A government office or department charged with handling relations with other countries.

foreign correspondent foreign correspondents n
utrikeskorrespondent
(journalism) A reporter or freelance journalist who is based in a foreign country, and who provides news reports and/or commentary from that place.

foreign country foreign countries n
främmande land
Any country of which one is not a citizen. (This entry is a translation hub.)

foreign currency foreign currencies n
utländsk valuta
(banking, finance) Any currency that is in use in a foreign nation, and an authorized medium of circulation and the basis for record-keeping in that nation.

foreign debt foreign debts n
utlandsskuld
(countable, finance) A debt that a country, an organization in a country, or a resident individual in a country owes to those in other countries.
(uncountable, economics) An aggregate amount of such debts.

foreign direct investment foreign direct investments n
utländsk direktinvestering
(finance, economics) Direct investment into production or business in a country by an individual or company of another country, either by buying a company in the target country or by expanding operations of an existing business in that country.

foreign exchange market foreign exchange markets n
valutamarknad
A market for trading one currency for another.

foreign key foreign keys n
främmande nyckel
(database) A column (or group of columns) in a relational table that identifies another table, so that items in the two tables can be conceptually linked.

foreign language foreign languages n
främmande språk
A language that is not widely or officially spoken in a particular place.

foreign minister foreign ministers n
utrikesminister
The cabinet official in charge of relationships with foreign nations.

foreign policy foreign policies n
utrikespolitik
A government's policy relating to relations with other nations and international organisations.

foreign trade n
utrikeshandel
Trade between a country and other countries.

foreign-born adj
utlandsfödd
Being born outside of one's country of residence.

foreigner /ˈfɑɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪ.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɔɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ foreigners n
utlänning
A person from a foreign country.

foreleg forelegs n
framben
Either of the two legs towards the front of a four-legged animal such as a horse, or towards the front of a many-legged animal such as most insects, or of a piece of furniture, etc.

forelock forelocks n
lugg
The part of a person's hairstyle which covers the forehead.

foreman /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mən/ foremen n
förman lagbas
(management) The leader of a work crew.
juryordförande ordförande
(legal) The member of a jury who presides over it and speaks on its behalf.

foremast foremasts n
fockmast
(nautical) The mast nearest the bow, on a sailing ship with more than one mast or a non-sailing ship with any masts; the second-tallest mast on a full-rigged ship.

forename /ˈfɔɹneɪm/ /ˈfɔːneɪm/ v
förnamn
To assign (someone) a first name.

forenoon /ˈfo(ː)ɹnuːn/ /ˈfoənuːn/ /ˈfɔɹnun/ /ˈfɔːnuːn/ forenoons n
förmiddag
the part of the day between sunrise and noon.

forensic /fəˈɹɛn.sɪk/ /fəˈɹɛn.zɪk/ adj
forensisk
Relating to the use of science and technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law.

forensic medicine n
rättsmedicin
The application of medical science to criminal investigation, especially in establishing the causes of injury or death.

foreplay /ˈfɔː(ɹ)pleɪ/ n
förspel
In human sexual behavior, the acts at the beginning of a sexual encounter that serve to build up sexual arousal.

forerunner forerunners n
föregångare
A precursor or harbinger, a warning ahead.
A forebear, an ancestor, a predecessor.

foresee /fɔɹˈsi/ /fɔːˈsiː/ v
förutse
To be able to see beforehand: to anticipate; predict.

foreseeable more foreseeable most foreseeable adj
förutsebar
able to be foreseen or anticipated

foresight /ˈfo(ː)ɹsaɪt/ /ˈfoəsaɪt/ /ˈfɔɹsaɪt/ /ˈfɔːsaɪt/ foresights n
framsynthet
The ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.

foreskin /ˈfo(ː)ɹskɪn/ /ˈfoəskɪn/ /ˈfɔɹskɪn/ /ˈfɔːskɪn/ foreskins n
förhud
(anatomy) The nerve-dense, retractable fold of skin which covers and protects the head of the penis in humans and some other animals.

forest /fɔɹst/ /ˈfɑɹ.ɪst/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪst/ /ˈfɔɹ.ɪst/ n
skog skogsdunge
A dense uncultivated tract of trees and undergrowth, larger than woods.
skog kluster samling
Any dense collection or amount.

forest /fɔɹst/ /ˈfɑɹ.ɪst/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪst/ /ˈfɔɹ.ɪst/ v
beskoga återplantera
(transitive) To cover an area with trees.

forest fire forest fires n
skogsbrand
A fire, often large, that consumes a forest or woodland.

forest ranger forest rangers n
skogvaktare

forestall /fɔː(ɹ)ˈstɔːl/ v
förekomma
To anticipate, to act foreseeingly.

forestation forestations n
förskogning
The act of planting a forest.

forester foresters n
jägmästare skogsbrukare skogsmästare skogsvetare skogvaktare
A person who practices forestry.
skogsbonde skogsfinne skogsman
(obsolete, or, colloquial) A person who lives in a forest.

forestlessness n
skoglöshet

forestry /ˈfɑɹ.ɪst.ɹi/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪst.ɹi/ forestries n
forstvetenskap skogsvetenskap
(uncountable) The science of planting and growing trees in forests.
skogsbruk forstvetenskap skogsvetenskap
(uncountable) The art and practice of planting and growing trees in forests.
skogsbruk
(uncountable) The art and practice of cultivating, exploiting and renewing forests for commercial purposes.
(uncountable) Commercial tree farming.

foretaste foretastes n
försmak
A sample taken in anticipation; an experience undergone in advance.

foretell /fɔɹˈtɛl/ [foː.ˈteɫ] [fɔɹ.ˈtɛɫ] [fɔː.ˈtɛɫ] v
förutsäga förutspå
(ambitransitive) To predict; to tell (the future) before it occurs; to prophesy.

forethoughtful /ˈfɔɹθɔtfʊl/ /ˈfɔːθɔːtfʊl/ more forethoughtful most forethoughtful adj
framsynt förtänksam förutseende
Having or full of forethought; provident; proactive; visionary.

forever /fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/ /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ [fɔɹˈɛvɚ] [fəˈɹɛvɚ] [fɚˈɛvɚ] adv
för alltid för evigt
(duration) For all time, for all eternity; for a lifetime; for an infinite amount of time.
alltid
(frequency) Constantly or frequently.

forever /fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/ /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ [fɔɹˈɛvɚ] [fəˈɹɛvɚ] [fɚˈɛvɚ] forevers n
alltid evigt

forever stamp forever stamps n
fixvärdemärke valörlöst frimärke
(US) A postage stamp with no indicated monetary value and indefinitely valid for a given service, e.g. a domestic first-class letter under 20 grams.

forewarn v
förvarna
To warn in advance.

foreword /ˈfɔɹwɚd/ /ˈfɔɹwɝd/ /ˈfɔːwɜːd/ forewords n
förord
An introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; a preface or introduction.

forfeit /ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/ /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ adj
förverkad
Lost or alienated for an offense or crime; liable to penal seizure.

forfeit /ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/ /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ v
förverka
To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance
walk over
To be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress.

forfend /fɔɹˈfɛnd/ /fɔːˈfɛnd/ /fə-/ v
avvärja beskydda förbjuda
(archaic) To prohibit; to forbid; to avert.

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ forges n
ässja
A furnace or hearth where metals are heated prior to hammering them into shape.
smedja
A workshop in which metals are shaped by heating and hammering them.

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ v
smida
(metallurgy) To shape a metal by heating and hammering.
förfalska
To create a forgery of; to make a counterfeit item of; to copy or imitate unlawfully.

forgery /ˈfɔː.dʒəɹ.ɪ/ /ˈfɔːɹ.d͡ʒəɹ.ɪ/ forgeries n
falsifikat förfalskning
That which is forged, fabricated, falsely devised or counterfeited.

forget /fɔɹˈɡɛt/ /fɔːˈɡɛt/ /fəˈɡɛt/ /fɚˈɡɛt/ v
glömma förgäta
(transitive) To lose remembrance of.
(transitive) To unintentionally not do, neglect.
(transitive) To unintentionally leave something behind.
glömma
(intransitive) To cease remembering.

forget it v
ingen orsak
A conventional reply to an expression of gratitude.
glöm det!
I don't want to continue with this conversation (usually used in frustration or anger).

forget-me-not /fəˈɡɛt.miːˌnɒt/ /fɚˈɡɛt.miˌnɑt/ forget-me-nots n
förgätmigej
Any of the flowering plants of the genus Myosotis, mostly with a small five-petalled blue flower.

forgetful more forgetful most forgetful adj
glömsk
Unable to remember things well; liable to forget.

forgetfulness /fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/ forgetfulnesses n
glömska
The quality of being forgetful; proneness to let slip from the mind.
Failure to bear in mind; careless omission; inattention.
minnesförlust
Loss of remembrance or recollection; a ceasing to remember; oblivion.

forgettable more forgettable most forgettable adj
förglömlig
Easily forgotten, unspecial

forgivable more forgivable most forgivable adj
förlåtlig
Able to be forgiven; worthy of forgiveness.

forgive /fɔː(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ /fə(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ /fɚˈɡɪv/ v
förlåta
(transitive) To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against.
(transitive) To pardon for (something); to waive any negative feeling over or retribution for.

forgiveness /fəˈɡɪvnəs/ /fɚˈɡɪvnəs/ forgivenesses n
förlåtelse
The action of forgiving.

forgiving more forgiving most forgiving adj
förlåtande
Inclined to forgive.

forgo /fɔɹˈɡoʊ/ /fɔːˈɡəʊ/ v
avstå från
To do without, to abandon, to renounce.

forgotten /fəˈɡɒt.n̩/ /fəˈɡʌt.n̩/ /fɚˈɡɑt.n̩/ /fɚˈɡʌt.n̩/ more forgotten most forgotten adj
glömd
Of which knowledge has been lost; which is no longer remembered.

fork /foɹk/ /fɔ(ː)ɹk/ /fɔːk/ [fo̞ɹk] forks n
gaffel grep
Such a pronged tool having a long straight handle, generally for two-handed use, as used for digging, lifting, mucking, pitching, etc.
grep
Any of several types of pronged (tined) tools (physical tools), as follows:
förgrening gren korsväg vägskäl
(physical) An intersection in a road or path where one road is split into two.
förgrening gren
(by abstraction, from the tool shape) A point where a waterway, such as a river or other stream, splits and flows into two (or more) different directions.
korsväg vägskäl vägval
(metonymically, and analogous to any prong of a pronged tool) One of the parts into which anything is furcated or divided; a prong; a branch of a stream, a road, etc.; a barbed point, as of an arrow.
gaffel
(chess) The simultaneous attack of two adversary pieces with one single attacking piece (especially a knight).
framgaffel gaffel
(cycling, motorcycles, by abstraction from a pronged tool's shape) In a bicycle or motorcycle, the portion of the frameset holding the front wheel, allowing the rider to steer and balance, also called front fork.

fork in the road forks in the road n
vägskäl
A junction in which one road becomes two divergent roads.

forked tongue forked tongues n
gadd kluven tunga

forkful forkfuls forksful n
gaffelbit
The amount that a fork will hold.

forklift forklifts n
gaffeltruck truck
A small industrial vehicle with a power-operated fork-like pronged platform that can be raised and lowered for insertion under a load, often on pallets, to be lifted and moved.

forklift operator forklift operators n
truckförare
A person who operates a forklift.

forlorn /fɔɹˈlɔɹn/ /fɔːˈlɔːn/ /fəˈlɔːn/ /fɚˈlɔɹn/ forlorner forlornest more forlorn most forlorn adj
övergiven
Abandoned, deserted, left behind.
förtvivlad
Pitifully sad, wretched, miserable; lonely, especially from feeling abandoned, deserted, forsaken.
fåfäng
Unlikely to succeed; hopeless.

form /foɹm/ /fɔ(ː)ɹm/ /fɔːm/ [fo̞ɹm] forms n
form
The shape or visible structure of a thing or person.
formulär blankett
A blank document or template to be filled in by the user.

form /foɹm/ /fɔ(ː)ɹm/ /fɔːm/ [fo̞ɹm] v
forma
(transitive) To give (a shape or visible structure) to a thing or person.
(transitive) To constitute, to compose, to make up.

form factor form factors n
formfaktor
(physics) The ratio of the RMS value to the absolute mean of a sinusoidal wave (especially to that of an alternating current)
(crystallography) A function that describes the scattering power of an atom as function of the scattering angle

form of government forms of government n
statsskick
(political science) The system by which a state or community is controlled, as for decision-making or choice of rulers.

formal /ˈfɔɹməl/ /ˈfɔːməl/ more formal most formal adj
formell
Being in accord with established forms.
Official.
Ceremonial or traditional.
(mathematics) Relating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning.

formaldehyde /fɔː(ɹ)ˈmældɪhaɪd/ formaldehydes n
formaldehyd
(organic compound) The simplest aldehyde, HCHO, a colourless gas that has many industrial applications; it dissolves in water to give formol (10%) and formalin.

formality formalities n
formalitet
(uncountable) The state of being formal.
Something said or done as a matter of form.
A customary ritual without new or unique meaning.
formalia
(countable) A specific requirement for obtaining a legal status, conducting a transaction, etc.

formalize /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mə.laɪz/ v
formalisera
To give something a formal or official standing.

format /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt/ /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/ formats n
format
The layout of a publication or document.
(hence) The form of presentation of something.
filformat format
(computing) A file type.

format /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt/ /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/ v
formatera
To create or edit the layout of a document.
Change a document so it will fit onto a different type of page.
(computing) To prepare a mass storage medium for initial use, erasing any existing data in the process.

formation /foːˈmæɪ.ʃən/ /fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /fɔːˈmeɪ.ʃən/ formations n
formation
Something possessing structure or form. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
forma
The process of influencing or guiding a person to a deeper understanding of a particular vocation.

formatting /ˈfɔɹmætiŋ/ formattings n
formatering
The visual style of a document, including fonts, borders, etc.
The code in a markup language which determines a document's format.

former /ˈfɔɹmɚ/ /ˈfɔːmə/ adj
förra före detta forna
Previous.
föregående
First of aforementioned two items. Used with the, often without a noun.

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia pn
Före detta jugoslaviska republiken Makedonien
A provisional designation (because of a naming dispute with Greece) formerly used by many international organizations to refer to the Republic of North Macedonia, a country on the Balkan Peninsula. (Abbreviated FYROM.)

formerly /ˈfɔɹmɚli/ /ˈfɔːməli/ /ˈfɔːmərli/ adv
fordom
at some time in the past
previously; once

formic acid n
myrsyra
(organic compound) The simplest carboxylic acid, HCOOH, a colourless, corrosive liquid with a sharp odour; it is present in the stings of ants, bees and nettles, and is prepared industrially by the oxidation of methanol or formaldehyde; it has some industrial uses, and its esters, the formates are used in perfumes.

formidable /fɔːɹˈmɪdəbəl/ /fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/ /fəˈmɪdəbəl/ /ˈfɔːɹmɪdəbəl/ more formidable most formidable adj
fruktansvärd
Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive feature; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.
formidabel
Difficult to defeat or overcome.

formless /ˈfɔːmləs/ more formless most formless adj
formlös
Without form; shapeless.

formula /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/ /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ formulae formulas formulæ n
formel
(mathematics) Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.
(chemistry) A symbolic expression of the structure of a compound.

formulate /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjʊleɪt/ v
formulera
(transitive) To put into a clear and definite form of statement or expression.

fornication /ˌfɔɹnɪˈkeɪʃən/ fornications n
otukt
(religion, law) Sexual intercourse by people who are not married to each other, or which is considered illicit in another way.

fornicator /fɔː(ɹ).nɪ.keɪ.tə(ɹ)/ fornicators n
horbock
An unmarried person who engages in sexual intercourse, especially when considered to be of an illicit or illegal nature.

forsake /fɔɹˈseɪk/ /fɔːˈseɪk/ /fə-/ v
överge försaka
(transitive) To abandon, to give up, to leave (permanently), to renounce (someone or something).

forsooth /fɔɹˈsuθ/ adv
minsann
(archaic, or, poetic) Used as an intensifier, often ironic: indeed, really, truthfully.

forsythia forsythias n
forsythia
Any of several shrubs, of the genus Forsythia, native to Asia and Eastern Europe, that are cultivated for their yellow flowers, which bloom in early spring.

fort /fo(ː)ɹt/ /foət/ /fɔɹt/ /fɔːt/ forts n
fort fäste
A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.

forte /foɹt/ /fɔːt/ /ˈfoɹ.teɪ/ /ˈfoɹti/ /ˈfoːɹt/ /ˈfɔː(ɹ)t/ /ˈfɔːteɪ/ /ˈfɔːti/ fortes n
styrka paradgren stark sida
A strength or talent.

forthright /ˈfɔːθˌɹaɪt/ more forthright most forthright adj
rak rättfram
Straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct.
Frank, outspoken.

forthwith /-ˈwɪθ/ /fɔɹθˈwɪθ/ /fɔːθˈwɪð/ /ˈfɔɹθˌwɪθ/ adv
omedelbart genast med en gång
(chiefly, formal, literary) Without delay; immediately. [from early 14th c.]

forties n
fyrtiotal fyrtiotalet
The decade of the 1840s, 1940s, etc.

fortieth /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/ /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/ adj
fyrtionde
The ordinal form of the number forty.

fortification /ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ fortifications n
befästning befästningskonst
The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
fortifikation befästning
That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.

fortified wine fortified wines n
starkvin
A wine to which additional ethanol (an alcohol) has been added, the most common additive being brandy (a spirit distilled from wine).

fortify /ˈfɔɹtəˌfaɪ/ /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/ [-ɾə-] v
befästa
To increase the defences of (an army, soldiers, etc.), or put (it or them) in a defensive position.
berika
To increase the nutritional value of (food) by adding ingredients, especially minerals or vitamins. [from mid 20th c.]
spetsa
(winemaking) To add spirits to (wine) to increase the alcohol content. [from late 19th c.]

fortitude /ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/ fortitudes n
tapperhet
Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.

fortnight /ˈfɔɹt.naɪt/ /ˈfɔɹt.nɪt/ /ˈfɔːt.naɪt/ fortnights n
fjorton dagar två veckor
(chiefly, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, dated) A period of 2 weeks.

fortress /ˈfoɹ.tɹəs/ /ˈfoɹ.tɹɪs/ /ˈfɔ(ː)ɹ.tɹəs/ /ˈfɔː.tɹəs/ fortresses n
fästning
A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.

fortuitous /-.ə.-/ /-tjʉː.ɘ.tɘs/ /-ɾəs/ /foɹˈtu.ɪ.ɾɪs/ /foɹˈt͡ʃu.ɪ.ɾɪs/ /foːˈt͡ʃʉː.ɘ.tɘs/ /fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs/ /fɔːˈt͡ʃuː.ɪ.təs/ /fɘˈt͡ʃʉː.ɘ.tɘs/ more fortuitous most fortuitous adj
tillfällig slumpartad
Happening by a lucky chance; lucky or fortunate.

fortuitously more fortuitously most fortuitously adv
tillfälligtvis

fortunate /ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nət/ /ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt/ /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃ.nət/ /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃ.nɪt/ /ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nət/ /ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nɪt/ more fortunate most fortunate adj
lycklig
Favored by fortune.

fortunately /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃənɪtli/ more fortunately most fortunately adv
lyckligtvis
In a fortunate manner.
lyckligtvis som tur är
It is (or was, etc) fortunate that.

fortune /-t͡ʃən/ /ˈfoɹt͡ʃun/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃuːn/ fortunes n
tillfällighet
A prediction or set of predictions about a person's future provided by a fortune teller.
tur
Good luck.
förmögenhet
A large amount of money.

fortune cookie fortune cookies n
lyckokaka
A type of hollow snack, common in westernized Chinese cuisine: a crisp sugary wafer containing a message on a narrow strip of paper, generally with a wise or vaguely prophetic message or random numbers usable in a lottery printed on the paper.

fortune favors the bold proverb
lyckan står den djärve bi
Luck is usually on the side of those who take chances and risks.

fortune hunter fortune hunters n
lyckosökare lycksökare lycksökerska
A person who eagerly seeks wealth without working to earn it, especially in an adventurous way or in an unsavory or unscrupulous way such as through marriage.

fortune-teller /-t͡ʃən ˈtɛlɚ/ /ˈfoɹt͡ʃun ˈtɛlɚ/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃuːn ˈtɛlə/ fortune-tellers n
spåkvinna spåman
A person who professes to predict the future in return for money.

fortune-telling n
spådom
The act or practise of predicting the future (especially for money), as by using a crystal ball, reading palms, reading tea leaves in a cup, etc.; prediction of future events, especially those of a personal nature.

forty /fɔːtiː/ /ˈfɔɹti/ [ˈfɑɹɾij] [ˈfɔɹɾi] numeral
fyrtio fyrti
The cardinal number occurring after thirty-nine and before forty-one.

forty-eight numeral
fyrtioåtta
The cardinal number immediately following forty-seven and preceding forty-nine.

forty-five /ˌfɔɹtiˈfaɪv/ /ˌfɔːtiˈfaɪv/ numeral
fyrtiofem
Cardinal number after forty-four and before forty-six.

forty-four numeral
fyrtiofyra
The cardinal number immediately following forty-three and preceding forty-five.

forty-nine numeral
fyrtionio
The cardinal number immediately following forty-eight and preceding fifty.

forty-one numeral
fyrtiett
The cardinal number immediately following forty and preceding forty-two.

forty-seven numeral
fyrtiosju
The cardinal number immediately following forty-six and preceding forty-eight.

forty-six numeral
fyrtiosex
The cardinal number immediately following forty-five and preceding forty-seven.

forty-three numeral
fyrtiotre
The cardinal number immediately following forty-two and preceding forty-four.

forty-two numeral
fyrtiotvå
Forty plus two; the cardinal number following forty-one and preceding forty-three.

forum /ˈfoːɹəm/ /ˈfɔɹəm/ /ˈfɔːɹəm/ fora forums n
forum
A place for discussion.
A gathering for the purpose of discussion; a symposium.
A form of discussion involving a panel of presenters and often participation by members of the audience.
(Internet) An Internet message board where users can post messages regarding one or more topics of discussion.
(historical) A square or marketplace in a Roman town, used for public business and commerce.

forum selection clause forum selection clauses n
klausul om val av domstolsland
A contractual provision determining the territorial (or less often only international, or subject matter) jurisdiction for a legal dispute concerning a concrete legal relationship.

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊwəɹd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹwəɹd/ /ˈfɔɹəɹd/ /ˈfɔːwəd/ more forward most forward adj
främre
Situated toward or at the front of something.
framtida
(finance, commerce) Expected or scheduled to take place in the future.
påflugen
Without customary restraint or modesty; bold, cheeky, pert, presumptuous or pushy.

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊwəɹd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹwəɹd/ /ˈfɔɹəɹd/ /ˈfɔːwəd/ further forward furthest forward adv
framåt
(nautical) At, near, or towards the bow of a vessel (with the frame of reference within the vessel).
hädanefter
Into the future.

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊwəɹd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹwəɹd/ /ˈfɔɹəɹd/ /ˈfɔːwəd/ forwards n
anfallare
(soccer) A player on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊwəɹd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹwəɹd/ /ˈfɔɹəɹd/ /ˈfɔːwəd/ v
vidarebefordra
(transitive) To send (a letter, email etc.) on to a third party.

forward compatibility n
framåtkompabilitet
(software) Capability of interoperating with anticipated future systems.

forward compatible forward compatible adj
framåtkompatibel
(software) Capable of interoperating with anticipated future systems.

fossa /ˈfuː.sə/ /ˈfɑ.sə/ /ˈfɒ.sə/ /ˈfɔ.sə/ /ˈfʊ.sə/ fossas n
fossa
A large nocturnal reddish-brown catlike mammal (Cryptoprocta ferox) of the civet family, endemic to the rainforests of Madagascar. It is slender, long-tailed and has retractile claws and anal scent glands.

fossa /ˈfɑ.sə/ /ˈfɒ.sə/ /ˈfɔ.sə/ fossae fossæ n
fossa fördjupning
(anatomy) A pit, groove, cavity, or depression.

fossil /ˈfɑsl̩/ /ˈfɒsl̩/ fossils n
fossil
The mineralized remains of an animal or plant.
(linguistics) A fossil word.
(figuratively) Anything extremely old, extinct, or outdated.

fossil fuel fossil fuels n
fossilt bränsle
Any fuel derived from hydrocarbon deposits such as coal, petroleum, natural gas and, to some extent, peat; these fuels are non-renewable, and their burning moves carbon from underground into the atmosphere via the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.

fossilized adj
fossiliserad
In a state of fossilization; preserved in rock

foster /ˈfɑstɚ/ /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ adj
adoptera
Providing parental care to children not related to oneself.

foster /ˈfɑstɚ/ /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ v
uppfostra
(transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.

foster child foster children n
fosterbarn
A child in foster care.

foster family foster families n
fosterfamilj
A family having at least one foster child.

foster home foster homes n
familjehem fosterhem
A household in which a child is raised by someone other than their natural or adoptive parent, especially when that caregiver is otherwise unrelated to the child.

fouetté /fwɛˈteɪ/ /ˈfwɛteɪ/ fouettés n
fouetté
(ballet) A ballet move in which either the body or the working leg is whipped around forcefully.

foul /faʊl/ fouls n
foul regelbrott regelöverträdelse
(sports) A breach of the rules of a game, especially one involving inappropriate contact with an opposing player in order to gain an advantage; for example, tripping someone up in soccer, or contact of any kind in basketball.

foul /faʊl/ v
smutsa ner
(transitive) To make dirty.
befläcka
(transitive) To besmirch.
foula
(intransitive, basketball) To commit a foul.

foul wind foul winds n
motvind
(nautical) A wind blowing against the direction of travel.

foul-smelling more foul-smelling most foul-smelling adj
illaluktande
Having an unpleasant odor.

found /faʊnd/ v
grunda
To start (an institution or organization).
grundlägga grunda
To begin building.

foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ [faʊ̯nˈdeɪ̯ʃn̩] foundations n
grundläggning
The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
fundament grund
That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
grund bas
(architecture) The lowest and supporting part or member of a wall, including the base course and footing courses; in a frame house, the whole substructure of masonry.
stiftelse arv donation fond förmögenhet grundplåt
A donation or legacy appropriated to support a charitable institution, and constituting a permanent fund; endowment.
stiftelse fond
That which is founded, or established by endowment; an endowed institution or charity.
foundation
(cosmetics) Cosmetic cream roughly skin-colored, designed to make the face appear uniform in color and texture.

founder /ˈfaʊn.də/ /ˈfaʊn.dɚ/ founders n
grundare
One who founds or establishes (a company, project, organisation, state, etc.).

founder /ˈfaʊn.də/ /ˈfaʊn.dɚ/ v
kantra
(transitive, archaic, nautical) To cause to flood and sink, as a ship.

founder effect founder effects n
grundareffekt
(genetics, evolutionary theory) A reduction in genetic diversity resulting when a population is descended from a small number of colonising ancestors.

founding /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/ foundings n
grundande
The establishment of something.

founding father founding fathers n
grundare
A man who founded something.

foundling foundlings n
hittebarn
An abandoned child, left by its parent(s), often a baby left at a convent or similar safe place.

foundry /ˈfaʊn.dɹi/ foundries n
gjuteri
A facility that melts metals in special furnaces and pours the molten metal into molds to make products. Foundries are usually specified according to the type of metal dealt with: iron foundry, brass foundry, etc.

fountain /ˈfaʊn.tn̩/ [ˈfaʊn.ʔn̩] fountains n
fontän vattenkonst springbrunn
An artificial, usually ornamental, water feature (usually in a garden or public place) consisting of one or more streams of water originating from a statue or other structure.

fountain pen fountain pens n
reservoarpenna
A pen containing a reservoir of ink, which is fed to a writing nib automatically.

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foʊ/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ fours n
fyra
(countable) The digit or figure 4; an occurrence thereof.

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foʊ/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ numeral
fyra
A numerical value equal to 4; the number after three and before five; two plus two. This many dots (••••)

four o'clock n
klockan fyra
(In both the 12-hour clock and the 24-hour clock) The start of the fifth hour of the day; 4:00 a.m. (04:00).

four of a kind n
fyrtal
(card games) Four cards of the same rank.

four-eyes four-eyes n
glasögonbärare glasögonorm
(idiomatic, derogatory) A person who wears spectacles.

four-leaf clover /ˈfɔɹˈliːfˈkloʊ.vɚ/ four-leaf clovers n
fyrklöver
An uncommon variation of the clover, having four leaves instead of the usual three.

four-stroke engine four-stroke engines n
fyrtaktsmotor
An engine that works on the four-stroke principle.

four-wheel drive four-wheel drives n
fyrhjulsdrift
(uncountable) the type of vehicle transmission system.

four-wheel-drive adj
fyrhjulsdriven
(automotive) four-wheel drive when used as an attributive adjective.

four-wheeler four-wheelers n
fyrhjuling
Any vehicle with four wheels.

fourfold adj
fyrfaldig
Comprised of four individual members.

fourfold v
fyrdubbla fyrfaldiga

fourgie /ˈfoʊɹd͡ʒi/ fourgies n
fyrkant
(slang) An act of group sex between four people; a foursome.

fourhorn sculpin fourhorn sculpins n
hornsimpa
A species of fish of the Cottidae family, Myoxocephalus quadricornis, found in Canada, Finland, Greenland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States.

foursome foursomes n
fyrkant
A sex act between four people.

fourteen /ˈfɔɹ.tin/ /ˈfɔː.tiːn/ /ˌfɔɹtˈtin/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːn/ numeral
fjorton
The cardinal number occurring after thirteen and before fifteen, represented in Roman numerals as XIV and in Arabic numerals as 14.

fourteenth /ˌfɔɹˈtiːnθ/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːnθ/ adj
fjortonde
The ordinal form of the number fourteen.

fourth /fo(ː)ɹθ/ /foəθ/ /fɔɹθ/ /fɔːθ/ adj
fjärde
The ordinal form of the number four.

fourth /fo(ː)ɹθ/ /foəθ/ /fɔɹθ/ /fɔːθ/ fourths n
fjärde fyra
(singular) The person or thing in the fourth position.
fyra
(singular) The fourth gear of an engine.

fourth cousin fourth cousins n
C-kusin femmänning fjärdekusin pyssling
Any of a number of people who have a common great-great-great-grandparent.

fourth estate n
tredje statsmakten
(idiomatic) Journalism or journalists considered as a group; the press.

fourth official fourth officials n
fjärdedomare
(soccer) The official who keeps things at the dugout in order, and displays substitutions and the amount of injury time

fourth person n
fjärde person
(linguistics) grammatical person in some languages distinct from first, second, and third persons, semantically translated by one of them in English. For example, in Ojibwe, it is a variety of the third person used for a secondary, or obviative, third person.

fowler /ˈfaʊlə(ɹ)/ fowlers n
fågelfängare
A hunter of wildfowl.

fox /fɑks/ /fɒks/ foxen foxes n
räv mickel
A red fox, small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes), related to dogs and wolves, with red or silver fur and a bushy tail.
räv
Any of numerous species of small wild canids resembling the red fox. In the taxonomy they form the tribe Vulpini within the family Canidae, consisting of nine genera (see the Wikipedia article on the fox).
(slang, metaphor) A cunning person.

fox cub fox cubs n
rävunge
A young fox.

fox moth fox moths n
gräsulv
A moth found in Western Europe to Central Asia, taxonomic name Macrothylacia rubi.

fox terrier fox terriers n
foxterrier
Either of two breeds of dog (the smooth fox terrier and the wire fox terrier) bred for fox hunting.

foxglove foxgloves n
fingerborgsblomma
Digitalis, a genus of about 20 species of herbaceous biennials native to the Old World, certain of which are prized for their showy flowers. The drug digitalis or digoxin was first isolated from the plant.

foxhole foxholes n
rävgryt
The burrow in the ground where a fox lives.

foxhunt foxhunts n
rävjakt
A hunt for foxes, usually with dogs.

foxtail foxtails n
kavle
species of genus Alopecurus, foxtail grasses.
rävsvans
A plant having a part resembling the tail of a fox or such spikelet.

foxtrot /ˈfɒkstɹɒt/ foxtrots n
foxtrot
A ballroom dance with a slow-slow-quick-quick rhythm.

foxy /ˈfɑksi/ /ˈfɒksi/ foxier foxiest adj
rävaktig
Having the qualities of a fox.
snygg
(informal) Attractive, sexy (of a woman).
rödhårig
(of a, person, especially a woman) Having reddish-brown hair.

foyer /fɔɪˈeɪ/ /ˈfoɪ.ə/ /ˈfɔɪ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɪ.ɝ/ foyers n
foajé entré
A lobby, corridor, or waiting room, used in a hotel, theater, etc.

fractal /ˈfɹæk.təl/ fractals n
fraktal
(mathematics) A mathematical set that has a non-integer and constant Hausdorff dimension; a geometric figure that is self-similar at all scales.

fraction /ˈfɹæk.ʃən/ fractions n
bråkdel bråk
A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.
bråk
(arithmetic) A ratio of two numbers (numerator and denominator), usually written one above the other and separated by a horizontal bar called the vinculum or, alternatively, in sequence on the same line and separated by a solidus (diagonal bar).

fraction bar fraction bars n
bråkstreck
(typography, math) The line separating the numerator from the denominator, whether horizontal, oblique, or diagonal.

fracture /ˈfɹæk.tjə/ /ˈfɹæk.t͡ʃə/ fractures n
brott fraktur
An instance of breaking, a place where something has broken.
fraktur benbrott
(medicine) A break in bone or cartilage.

fragile /ˈfɹædʒaɪl/ /ˈfɹæd͡ʒəl/ fragiler fragilest more fragile most fragile adj
skör ömtålig
Easily broken or destroyed, and thus often of subtle or intricate structure.

fragility /fɹəˈd͡ʒɪlɪti/ fragilities n
skörhet ömtålighet
The condition or quality of being fragile; brittleness; frangibility.

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ /ˈfɹæɡmɛnt/ fragments n
fragment
A part broken off; a small, detached portion; an imperfect part, either physically or not
(computing) An incomplete portion of code.

fragmentation bomb fragmentation bombs n
splitterbomb
(military) An antipersonnel bomb that scatters shrapnel when it explodes

fragmentation grenade fragmentation grenades n
splittergranat spränghandgranat

fragrance /ˈfɹeɪɡɹəns/ fragrances n
doft arom vällukt
A pleasant smell or odour.

frail /fɹeɪl/ frailer frailest adj
skröplig

frame /fɹeɪm/ frames n
karm
kroppsbyggnad
The structure of a person's body; the human body.
ram
A rigid, generally rectangular mounting for paper, canvas or other flexible material.
(networking) An independent chunk of data sent over a network.
bildruta
A piece of photographic film containing an image.
stomme bjälklag kroppsbyggnad
(bowling) A set of balls whose results are added together for scoring purposes. Usually two balls, but only one ball in the case of a strike, and three balls in the case of a strike or a spare in the last frame of a game.

frame /fɹeɪm/ v
rama in rama
(transitive) Of a picture such as a painting or photograph, to place inside a decorative border.
komponera
(transitive) To position visually within a fixed boundary.
utforma
(transitive) To construct in words so as to establish a context for understanding or interpretation.
sätta dit
(transitive, obsolete) To cause; to bring about; to produce.

frame lock frame locks n
frame lock-kniv
A type of lock for a folding knife or other tool, distinct from the liner lock by the spring portion of the liner being replaced by an integral component of the handle.
ramlås
(cycling) A lock that's permanently attached to the frame of a bicycle.

frame number frame numbers n
ramnummer
A serial number attached to the frame of a bicycle.

frame per second frames per second n
bildrutor per sekund
(usually, in the plural) A measure of how many times an imaging or display device produces unique consecutive images (frames) in one second.

frame saw frame saws n
ramsåg
An old design of saw that used a relatively narrow blade, kept stiff by tension through the frame.

framer framers n
lagstiftare rammakare
A person who makes frames for paintings.
A person who assembles the frame of a ship.
(internet) A person who embeds another person's web pages in an HTML frame, so that they misleadingly appear to be part of the framing site.
lagstiftare timmerman
(US) A person who assembles the timbers of a wood-framed building.
lagstiftare
(historical, capitalized, US, law) Any of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention that drafted the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
A person who writes a new law.
A person who frames another, attempting to have them convicted of a crime they did not commit.

framework /ˈfɹeɪm.wɜːk/ /ˈfɹeɪm.wɝk/ /ˈfɹæɪm.wɜːk/ frameworks n
ramverk
(figuratively) A basic conceptual structure.

framework agreement framework agreements n
ramavtal
An agreement between two parties, recognising that they have not come to a final agreement on all matters relevant to the relationship between them, but have agreed on enough to move forward with the relationship, with further details to be determined in the future.

framework directive framework directives n
ramdirektiv
(This entry is a translation hub.)

franc /fɹæŋk/ francs n
franc
A former unit of currency of France, Belgium and Luxembourg, replaced by the euro.

franchise /ˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪ̯z/ franchises n
rösträtt
The right to vote at a public election or referendum; see: suffrage.

franchisee franchisees n
franchisetagare
A holder of a franchise; a person who is granted a franchise.

francium /ˈfɹansɪəm/ /ˈfɹænsi.əm/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪəm/ franciums n
francium
The chemical element (symbol Fr) with an atomic number of 87. It is an intensely radioactive alkali metal that is not found in nature.

frank /fɹeɪŋk/ /fɹæŋk/ franker frankest adj
uppriktig rättfram
honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.

frank /fɹeɪŋk/ /fɹæŋk/ v
frankera
To place a frank on an envelope.

frankincense /ˈfɹæŋkənˌsɛns/ frankincenses n
rökelse
A type of incense obtained from the Boswellia thurifera tree.

frankly /ˈfɹæŋkli/ franklier frankliest more frankly most frankly adv
ärligt talat
(sentence adverb) In truth, to tell the truth.

frantic /ˈfɹæntɪk/ more frantic most frantic adj
frenetisk hektisk
In a state of panic, worry, frenzy, or rush.

fraternal /fɹəˈtɝnəl/ more fraternal most fraternal adj
broderlig
Of or pertaining to a brother or brothers.

fraternal nephew fraternal nephews n
brorson
The son of one's brother. (This entry is a translation hub.)

fraternal niece fraternal nieces n
brorsdotter
The daughter of one's brother. (This entry is a translation hub.)

fraternize /ˈfɹætənɑɪz/ /ˈfɹætɚnɑɪz/ v
förbrödra
(intransitive) To associate with others in a brotherly or friendly manner.
fraternisera
(intransitive) To associate as friends with an enemy, in violation of duty.

fratricide fratricides n
brodermord brödramord
The killing of one's brother (or sister).
brodermördare brodermörderska
A person who commits fratricide.

fraud /fɹɑd/ /fɹɔd/ /fɹɔːd/ frauds n
bedrägeri svindel
Any act of deception carried out for the purpose of unfair, undeserved or unlawful gain.
bedrägeri förfalskning
The assumption of a false identity to such deceptive end.
bedragare
A person who performs any such trick.

fraudster /ˈfɹɑdstɚ/ /ˈfɹɔdstɚ/ /ˈfɹɔːdstə/ fraudsters n
bedragare
a person who practices fraud; a swindler.

fraudulence /ˈfɹɔ.d͡ʒə.ləns/ /ˈfɹɔː.djʊ.l(ə)ns/ fraudulences n
bedräglighet
The condition of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.

fraudulent /ˈfɹɑ.d͡ʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɑd͡ʒ.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔ.d͡ʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.djə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.djʊ.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.dʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.dʒʊ.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔːdʒ.lənt/ more fraudulent most fraudulent adj
falsk
Dishonest; based on fraud or deception.
falsk förfalskad
False, phony.

fraught /fɹɑt/ /fɹɔt/ /fɹɔːt/ fraughter fraughtest more fraught most fraught adj
belastad
(specifically) Carrying or loaded with anxiety, fear, or stress, for example, due to complexity or difficulty; distressed; also, causing distress; distressing.
full hell
Followed by with: carrying, or charged or loaded up with (usually something negative); accompanied by; entailing.

frayed /fɹeɪd/ more frayed most frayed adj
fransig
unravelled, worn at the end or edge.

frazil /-zɪl/ /ˈfreɪzəl/ /ˈfræzəl/ frazils n
kravis

freak show freak shows n
missfostercirkus
(slang, derogatory) A freakish person, or a group thereof.

freakish /ˈfɹiːkɪʃ/ more freakish most freakish adj
bisarr
Resembling a freak.
underlig
Strange, unusual, abnormal or bizarre.

freckle /ˈfɹɛkəl/ freckles n
fräkne
A small brownish or reddish pigmentation spot on the surface of the skin.

freckled /ˈfɹɛkəld/ more freckled most freckled adj
fräknig
Having freckles; covered with freckles.

free /fɹiː/ [fɹɪi̯] free-er free-est freer freest freeër freeëst adj
lös släppt
fri gratis
Not imprisoned or enslaved.
(software) With no or only freedom-preserving limitations on distribution or modification.
Without obligations.
(abstract) Unconstrained.
Unobstructed, without blockages.
ledig fri
Not currently in use; not taken; unoccupied.

free /fɹiː/ [fɹɪi̯] more free most free adv
gratis
Without needing to pay.

free /fɹiː/ [fɹɪi̯] v
befria frigöra frita
(transitive) To make free; set at liberty; release.

free cash flow free cash flows n
fritt kassaflöde
(business) A measure of a company's financial performance, calculated as net income plus depreciation and amortization, less changes in working capital, less capital expenditure.

free kick free kicks n
frispark
(American football, association football, Australian rules football, rugby, other ballgames) a kick in which a player may kick the ball without interference from the opposition. Such a kick may be awarded for a foul by the opposition, or earned by a player such as by taking a mark.

free market /ˈfɹi ˈmɑɹkət/ /ˌfɹi ˈmɑɹkət/ free markets n
fri marknad
(economics) Any market in which trade is unregulated by government; an economic system free from government intervention.

free of charge adj
gratis kostnadsfri fri avgiftsfri
Not requiring any payment.

free period free periods n
håltimme
A school period in which a student has free time, i.e., is not enrolled in a class.

free port free ports n
frihamn
A port or other area with relaxed jurisdiction of customs, tax rule or related national regulations.

free rein n
fria tyglar
(figurative) The absence of constraints; freedom to make decisions.

free software n
fri programvara
(software) Software that can be freely copied, redistributed and modified, including source code; software that is libre.

free speech /fɹiː ˈspiːtʃ/ n
yttrandefrihet
The right to express an opinion in public without being restrained or censored.

free time n
fritid
Time when one is not working.

free trade /ˈfɹi ˈtreɪd/ /ˌfɹi ˈtreɪd/ n
frihandel
International trade without government interference, especially from tariffs or duties on imports.

free up v
frigöra
(transitive) To make (space or time) available.

free will n
egen vilja
A person's natural inclination; unforced choice
fri vilja
(philosophy) The ability to choose one's actions, or determine what reasons are acceptable motivation for actions, without predestination, fate etc.

free world n
den fria världen
(politics) collectively, all the countries that have democratic or capitalistic governments, as opposed to dictatorships or communist states

free-diver free-divers n
fridykare

free-diving n
fridykning
Any of various aquatic disciplines in which divers attempt to stay underwater without breathing apparatus for as long as possible.

free-for-all /ˈfɹiːfəɹɔːl/ /ˈfɹiːfɚɔːl/ free-for-alls n
huggsexa
Chaos; a chaotic situation lacking rules or control.

free-range adj
frigående
Of, pertaining to, or produced by animals that are allowed to roam freely, rather than being confined indoors.

freebirth freebirths n
vild graviditet
A childbirth delivered without medical assistance or the attendance of a midwife.

freedom /ˈfɹidəm/ /ˈfɹiːdəm/ freedoms n
frihet
(uncountable) The state of being free, of not being imprisoned or enslaved.
frihet frihetsgrad
(countable) The lack of a specific constraint, or of constraints in general; a state of being free, unconstrained.

freedom fighter freedom fighters n
frihetskämpe
A person involved in armed conflict against an occupation, or oppressive government, etc.; a revolutionary, an insurgent, a rebel or insurrectionist.

freedom of assembly /ˈfɹiːdəm əv əˈsɛmbli/ n
mötesfrihet
The right of citizens to freely congregate or assemble anywhere should they wish to.

freedom of association n
föreningsfrihet organisationsfrihet
The right of citizens to come together with other individuals and collectively express, promote, pursue and defend common interests.

freedom of conscience n
samvetsfrihet

freedom of contract /fɹiː.dəm.əv.kɒn.tɹækt/ n
avtalsfrihet
The right of individuals to bargain freely among themselves the terms of their own contracts, without government interference.

freedom of information n
offentlighetsprincip
A legal right of the general public to obtain information held by a government.

freedom of movement /fɹiː.dəm.əv.muːv.mənt/ n
rörelsefrihet
The right of a citizen to travel within a state, and to leave and return to that state.

freedom of religion /ˈfɹiː.dəm əv ɹɪˈlɪ.dʒən/ n
religionsfrihet trosfrihet
The right of people to hold any religious beliefs, or none, and to carry out any practices in accordance with those beliefs or with that absence of belief, so long as these practices do not interfere with other people's legal or civil rights, or any reasonable laws, without fear of harm or prosecution.

freedom of the press /ˈfɹiː.dəm əv ðə ˈpɹɛs/ n
pressfrihet tryckfrihet
The right of citizens or the media to print, or otherwise disseminate, speech, ideas and opinions without fear or harm of prosecution.

freedom of thought n
tankefrihet

freedom to roam n
allemansrätt
The general public's right to access public or privately owned land for their own recreation or exercise.

freedwoman freedwomen n
frigjord kvinna
A woman who has been released from a condition of slavery.

freelance /ˈfɹiˌlæns/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːns/ freelances n
frilans
Someone who sells their services to clients without a long-term employment contract.

freelance /ˈfɹiˌlæns/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːns/ v
frilansa
(intransitive) To work as a freelance.

freelancer /ˈfɹiːlænsə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːnsə(ɹ)/ freelancers n
frilans frilansare
one who freelances

freeloader /ˈfɹiloʊdɚ/ /ˈfɹiːləʊdə(ɹ)/ freeloaders n
snyltare
(colloquial) One who does not contribute or pay appropriately; one who gets a free ride, etc. without paying a fair share.

freemium freemiums n
freemium

freesheet /ˈfɹiːʃiːt/ freesheets n
gratistidning
(chiefly, UK) A free newspaper. [from 20th c.]

freestanding adj
fristående
Standing or set apart.

freestyle /ˈfɹiːˌstaɪl/ freestyles n
frisim
(swimming) A swimming event in which the contestants may choose any stroke.
(swimming, by extension) The swimming stroke commonly referred to as the front crawl or the Australian crawl.

freestyle skiing n
freestyle
An alpine skiing discipline comprising aerials, moguls, cross, half-pipe, skidance, and slopestyle. It is included as part of the Winter Olympics, and the X-Games.

freeware n
gratisprogram
(software) Complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as viewing advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code.

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ freezes n
köldknäpp
A period of intensely cold weather.
stopp
A halt of a regular operation.

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ v
frysa
(intransitive, copulative) Especially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature.
(transitive) To lower something's temperature to the point that it freezes or becomes hard.
(intransitive) To drop to a temperature below zero degrees celsius, where water turns to ice.
(intransitive, informal) To be affected by extreme cold.
(transitive) To cause someone to become motionless.
(figuratively) To lose or cause to lose warmth of feeling; to shut out; to ostracize.
(transitive) To prevent the movement or liquidation of a person's financial assets
hänga
(intransitive) (of machines and software) To come to a sudden halt, stop working (functioning).

freeze-dry v
frystorka
(transitive) To remove volatile liquid from (a substance) by sublimation, normally under vacuum, from the frozen state.

freeze-drying n
frystorkning
The process of dehydration by sublimation for preservation or convenience.

freezer /fɹiːzə/ freezers n
frys frysskåp
An appliance or room used to store food or other perishable items at temperatures below 0° Celsius (32° Fahrenheit).
frysfack frysskåp
The section of a refrigerator used to store food or other perishable items at a temperature below 0° Celsius (32° Fahrenheit).

freezer bag freezer bags n
fryspåse
A plastic bag used for the storage of food items in a freezer.

freezer burn freezer burns n
frysbränna
Desiccation caused by being kept in a freezer too long.

freezing point freezing points n
fryspunkt
(physics, chemistry) The temperature at which a liquid freezes, and the solid and liquid phases are in equilibrium; normally the same as the melting point.

freezing rain n
underkylt regn frysande regn
Rain which freezes upon contact.

freight /fɹeɪt/ freights n
frakt
(uncountable) The transportation of goods (originally by water; now also (chiefly, US) by land); also, the hiring of a vehicle or vessel for such transportation.
fraktgods
(uncountable) Goods or items in transport; cargo, luggage.
frakt fraktavgift
(countable) Payment for transportation.

freight /fɹeɪt/ v
frakta
To transport (goods).
lasta
To load (a vehicle or vessel) with freight (cargo); also, to hire or rent out (a vehicle or vessel) to carry cargo or passengers.

french fries n
pommes frites strips
(chiefly, North America) Strips of deep-fried potatoes that have been frenched (cut into strips). [from 1903]

frenchify /ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃɪfaɪ/ v
förfranska

frenulum /ˈfriː.njʊl.əm/ /ˈfrɛn.jəl.əm/ frenula frenulums n
frenulum ollonsträng penissträng
(anatomy) A small fold or ridge of tissue that supports or restrains the motion of the part to which it is attached, in particular a fold of skin beneath the tongue, or between the lip and the gum.

frequency /ˈfɹiːkwənsi/ frequencies n
frekvens
(uncountable, or, countable) The rate of occurrence of anything; the relationship between incidence and time period.
(uncountable) The property of occurring often rather than infrequently.
(countable) The quotient of the number of times n a periodic phenomenon occurs over the time t in which it occurs: f = n / t.

frequency modulation frequency modulations n
frekvensmodulering
(sound, radio) the use of a modulating wave to vary the instantaneous frequency of a carrier wave

frequentative /fɹɪˈkwɛntətɪv/ frequentatives n
frekventativ
(grammar) Any of a subclass of imperfective verbs that denote a repeated action, no longer productive in English, but found in e.g. Finnish, Latin, Russian, and Turkish.

frequently /ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/ more frequently most frequently adv
ofta
At frequent intervals.

fresco /ˈfɹɛskoʊ/ /ˈfɹɛskəʊ/ freschi frescoes frescos n
fresk freskomålning
(countable, painting) An artwork made by applying water-based pigment to wet or fresh lime mortar or plaster.

fresh /fɹɛʃ/ fresher freshest adj
fräsch färsk
Newly produced or obtained; recent.
Rested; not tired or fatigued.
In a raw or untried state; uncultured; unpracticed.
färsk fräsch
(of food) Not dried, frozen, or spoiled.
frisk
Invigoratingly cool and refreshing.
färsk
(of water) Without salt; not saline.

fresh air n
frisk luft
The natural, clean air from outside, as opposed to the relatively stuffy air inside.

fresh water fresh waters n
sötvatten färskvatten
Water with a very low content of dissolved salt, as opposed to brackish water or salt water.

fresh yeast fresh yeasts n
färsk jäst
Raw baker's yeast which has not been dehydrated. Also known as cake yeast or compressed yeast.

freshman /ˈfɹɛʃmən/ freshmen n
recentior förstaårselev
(US, Canada, Philippines) A person (of either sex) entering the first year of an institution, especially a high school (ninth grade for US and Canada, grade 7 for Philippines), a university, or legislative body.

freshness /ˈfɹɛʃnəs/ freshnesses n
frisk
The state or quality of being fresh.

freshwater adj
sötvattens-
Living in fresh water.

freshwater pearl mussel freshwater pearl mussels n
flodpärlmussla
An endangered species of freshwater mussel, Margaritifera margaritifera, capable of producing quality pearls.

fret /fɹɛt/ frets n
band greppband tvärband
(music) One of the pieces of metal, plastic or wood across the neck of a guitar or other string instrument that marks where a finger should be positioned to depress a string as it is played.

fretless adj
bandlös
Of a stringed instrument, not having frets on the fingerboard.

fretsaw fretsaws n
lövsåg
A saw consisting of a metal frame having a fine-toothed narrow blade held under tension, used in making curved cuts.

fretty adj
flätverk
(heraldry) Covered with a lattice-like pattern of diagonally interlaced bendlets and bendlets sinister.

friability friabilities n
luckerhet
The quality of being friable, or easily broken, crumbled, or reduced to powder; friableness.

friable /ˈfɹaɪəbl̩/ more friable most friable adj
lucker
(of soil) Loose and large-grained in consistency.

friar's cowl friar's cowls n
munkkåpa
A plant of species Arisarum vulgare, common arisarum, native principally to the Mediterranean.

fricative /ˈfɹɪkətɪv/ fricatives n
frikativa
(phonetics) Any of several sounds produced by air flowing through a constriction in the oral cavity and typically producing a sibilant, hissing, or buzzing quality; a fricative consonant.

friction /ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/ frictions n
friktion
The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
(physics) A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.
(figuratively) Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.
(China, historical) (Second Sino-Japanese War) Conflict, as between the Communists and non-Hanjian Kuomintang forces.

frictionless adj
friktionsfri
Of or pertaining to lack of friction.

fridge magnet fridge magnets n
kylskåpsmagnet
A decoration attached to a magnet, displayed on the outside of refrigerator doors, sometimes used to attach a written reminder.

fridge-freezer fridge-freezers n
kylskåp/frys
An electrical appliance consisting of a fridge and a freezer as one unit.

fried /fɹaɪd/ more fried most fried adj
stekt friterad
Cooked by frying.

fried egg fried eggs n
stekt ägg
An egg that has been shallow-fried on one or both sides, without being beaten or stirred.

fried rice fried rices n
stekt ris
Any of very many forms of rice that are first cooked by boiling and then stir-fried with other ingredients

friend /frɪnd/ /fɹɛnd/ [fɹ̥ɛnd̥] friends n
vän väninna kamrat
A person, typically someone other than a family member, spouse or lover, whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.
vän väninna allierad
An associate who provides assistance.
vän bekant väninna
A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted.
vän väninna anhängare
A person who backs or supports something.
flickvän pojkvän
(euphemistic) A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.

friend /frɪnd/ /fɹɛnd/ [fɹ̥ɛnd̥] v
gynna hjälpa stödja
(transitive, obsolete) To act as a friend to, to befriend; to be friendly to, to help.

friend request friend requests n
vänförfrågan
request for friendship (on social media)

friend with benefits friends with benefits n
idkarvän
(idiomatic, slang, non-vulgar) A friend with whom one has a casual sexual relationship.

friendless /ˈfrɛndləs/ /ˈfrɪndləs/ adj
vänlös
Without friends (without a friend).

friendly /ˈfɹɛn.li/ /ˈfɹɛnd.li/ friendlier friendliest more friendly most friendly adj
vänlig
Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.
Inviting, characteristic of friendliness.
(usually, military) Of or pertaining to friendlies (friendly noun sense 2, below). Also applied to other bipolar confrontations, such as team sports.

friendly /ˈfɹɛn.li/ /ˈfɹɛnd.li/ more friendly most friendly adv
vänligt
In a friendly manner; like a friend.

friendly fire /ˌfɹɛnd.liˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
vådabekämpning vådabeskjutning
Weapons fire from allied or friendly forces, as opposed to fire coming from enemy forces or enemy fire.

friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/ friendships n
vänskap
(uncountable) The condition of being friends.
(countable) A friendly relationship, or a relationship as friends.

frieze /ˈfɹiːz/ friezes n
fris
A kind of coarse woollen cloth or stuff with a shaggy or tufted (friezed) nap on one side.
(architecture) That part of the entablature of an order which is between the architrave and cornice. It is a flat member or face, either uniform or broken by triglyphs, and often enriched with figures and other ornaments of sculpture.
Any sculptured or richly ornamented band in a building or, by extension, in rich pieces of furniture.

frig /fɹɪɡ/ v
onanera pulla
(ambitransitive, slang) To make a temporary alteration to something, to fudge, to manipulate.

frigate /ˈfɹɪɡ.ət/ frigates n
fregatt
(historical) A warship combining sail and steam propulsion, typically of ironclad timber construction, supplementing and superseding sailing ships of the line at the beginning of the development of the ironclad battleship. [mid 19th–late 19th c.]

frigatebird /ˈfɹɪ.ɡətˌbɝd/ frigatebirds n
fregattfågel
Any of five species of bird in the genus Fregata, the only genus in the family Fregatidae.

fright /fɹaɪt/ /fɹʌit/ frights n
skräck fruktan fasa
A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.

frighten /ˈfɹaɪ.tən/ [ˈfɹ̥aɪtn̩] [ˈfɹ̥aɪʔn̩] v
skrämma
(transitive) To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.

frightening /ˈfɹaɪtnɪŋ/ /ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋ/ more frightening most frightening adj
skrämmande
Causing fear; of capable of causing fear; scary.

frigid /ˈfɹɪd͡ʒɪd/ frigider frigidest more frigid most frigid adj
kylig
Chilly in manner; lacking affection or zeal; impassive.
frigid
(colloquial) Sexually unresponsive, especially of a woman.

frikadelle /fɹɪkəˈdɛlə/ frikadellen frikadeller n
frikadell
(food) An oblate-spheroid meatball of North European origin, eaten hot or cold, and typically consisting of: minced pork or beef/veal (or, commonly, a blend of these meats); chopped onions; eggs; milk or water; breadcrumbs, oatmeal, or flour; salt; and pepper.

frill /fɹɪl/ frills n
rynk volang
A strip of pleated fabric or paper used as decoration or trim.

fringe /fɹɪnd͡ʒ/ fringer fringest more fringe most fringe adj
alternativ- avantgarde- marginal- rand-
Outside the mainstream.

fringe /fɹɪnd͡ʒ/ fringes n
frans
A decorative border.
rand periferi gränstrakt utkant ytterområde
A marginal or peripheral part.
utkant ytterområde
The periphery of a town or city (or other area).
lugg
(UK) : hair hanging over the forehead, especially a hairstyle where it is cut straight across.
avantgardeteater experimentell teater
Non-mainstream theatre.

friseur friseurs n
frisör
(now, _, rare) A hairdresser.

frisk /fɹɪsk/ v
muddra visitera
(transitive) To search (someone) by feeling their body and clothing.

frivolous /ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs/ more frivolous most frivolous adj
frivol
Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a whim or caprice.

frock /fɹɑk/ /fɹɒk/ frocks n
klänning
An outer garment worn by priests and other clericals; a habit.

frog /fɹɑɡ/ /fɹɒɡ/ /fɹɔɡ/ frogs n
groda
Any of a class of small tailless amphibians of the order Anura that typically hop.
stråle
An organ on the bottom of a horse’s hoof that assists in the circulation of blood.

frog legs n
grodlår
The hind legs of a frog used as food.

frogman frogmen n
grodman
A diver, especially one in a diving suit (as opposed to one in scuba gear).

frogspawn n
grodrom
A gelatinous mass of frogs' eggs, laid in ponds and ditches.

frolic /ˈfɹɑlɪk/ /ˈfɹɒlɪk/ v
leka
(intransitive) To make merry; to have fun; to romp; to behave playfully and uninhibitedly. [from 1580s]

from /fɹɒm/ /fɹəm/ /fɹʌm/ preposition
från ur
With reference to the location or position of a speaker or other observer or vantage point.

from A to B /fɹəm ˈeɪ tə ˈbiː/ /fɹəm ˈeɪ ɾə ˈbiː/
från A till B

from A to Z
från A till Ö A och O
(idiomatic) Covering a complete range; comprehensively; from beginning to end.

from cover to cover adv
från pärm till pärm
(idiomatic) From the first page (of a book) all the way to the last page.

from now on adv
framöver från och med nu
Starting from this moment and continuing indefinitely.

from the bottom of one's heart
från djupet av sitt hjärta av allt hjärta
In earnest; sincerely; with one's full feeling.

from the cradle to the grave
från vaggan till graven

from the start
från början

from time to time
då och då stundom tid efter annan
(idiomatic) Occasionally; sometimes; once in a while.

front /fɹʌnt/ fronts n
framsida
The foremost side of something or the end that faces the direction it normally moves.
The side of a building with the main entrance.
bulvan
A person or institution acting as the public face of some other, covert group.
front
(meteorology) The interface or transition zone between two airmasses of different density, often resulting in precipitation. Since the temperature distribution is the most important regulator of atmospheric density, a front almost invariably separates airmasses of different temperature.
(military) An area where armies are engaged in conflict, especially the line of contact.

front bottom front bottoms n
framrumpa framstjärt
(British, slang, euphemistic) The female genitalia; the vulva.

front door front doors n
ytterdörr
(by extension) The entire main entrance to a building or house.

front line front lines n
frontlinje
(military) A front, or a boundary between opposing positions.

front man front men n
frontman
(music) The lead singer in a musical group.

front runner front runners n
favorit huvudkandidat
(idiomatic) Any of the most likely winners in a contest, election, etc.

front yard front yards n
framsida
(US, Canada) A yard to the front of a house or similar residence, typically having a lawn and often trees, shrubs, and/or flowers.
(UK) An enclosed and often primarily utilitarian area to the front of a house or similar residence, typically having a hard surface or paving.

front-wheel drive n
framhjulsdrift
Engine layout in motor vehicles where only the front wheels are driven.

frontal lobe frontal lobes n
frontallob pannlob
(anatomy) One of the four major divisions of the cerebrum of the brain, located behind the forehead.

frontflip frontflips n
framåtvolt
(gymnastics) A floor movement, consisting of rotating one's body in the air 360 degrees in the forward direction.

frontier /fɹɑnˈtɪɹ/ /fɹɒnˈtɪə/ /fɹʌnˈtɪə/ /fɹʌnˈtɪɹ/ /ˈfɹɒntjə/ /ˈfɹɒntɪə/ /ˈfɹʌntjə/ /ˈfɹʌntɪə/ /ˈfɹʌnt͡ʃə/ frontiers n
gräns landgräns
The part of a country which borders or faces another country or unsettled region.

frontispiece /ˈfɹɑn.tɪsˌpis/ /ˈfɹɒn.tɪsˌpiːs/ /ˈfɹʌn.tɪsˌpis/ /ˈfɹʌn.tɪsˌpiːs/ frontispieces n
frontespis vinjettbild vinjettplansch
(publishing) An illustration that is on the page before the title page of a book, a section of one, or a magazine.
frontespis
(architecture) A façade, especially an ornamental one.
(architecture) A small ornamental pediment, especially at the top of a window or door.

frontline adj
frontlinje
(military) Located at a front

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ frosts n
frost rimfrost
A cover of minute ice crystals on objects that are exposed to the air. Frost is formed by the same process as dew, except that the temperature of the frosted object is below freezing.

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ v
frosta
(intransitive) To become covered with frost.
glacera
(transitive) To coat (something, e.g. a cake) with icing to resemble frost.

frost fair frost fairs n
frostmarknad

frost heave frost heaves n
tjälknöl tjälskott
A raising of the level of the ground due to the freezing of moist soil

frostbite frostbites n
förfrysning köldskada
An injury suffered as a result of freezing of some part of the body, typically fingers, toes or the nose.

frostbitten adj
frostbiten
Affected by frostbite.

froth /fɹɑθ/ /fɹɒθ/ /fɹɔθ/ froths n
fradga
Foam.

froth at the mouth /ˈfɹɒθ ət ðə ˈmaʊθ/ /ˈfɹɔθ ət ðə ˈmaʊθ/ v
fradga tugga fradga
To spew saliva as froth.
(figurative) To rage, to vent one's anger.

frothy frothier frothiest adj
skummande
Foamy or churned to the point of becoming infused with bubbles.

frown /fɹaʊn/ v
rynka pannan
(intransitive) To have a frown on one's face.

frozen /ˈfɹoʊzən/ /ˈfɹəʊzən/ more frozen most frozen adj
frusen fryst
Having undergone the process of freezing; in ice form.

frozen yogurt frozen yogurts n
frusen yoghurt yoghurtglass

fructify /ˈfɹʌktɪfaɪ/ v
bära frukt
(intransitive) To bear fruit; to generate useful products or ideas.

fructose /ˈfɹuk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʊk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʊk.təʊz/ /ˈfɹʌk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʌk.təʊz/ fructoses n
fruktos fruktsocker
(carbohydrate) A monosaccharide ketose sugar, formula C6H12O6.

frugal /ˈfɹuːɡəl/ more frugal most frugal adj
frugal sparsam återhållsam
Avoiding unnecessary expenditure either of money or of anything else which is to be used or consumed; avoiding waste.

frugivore /ˈfɹuːd͡ʒɪˌvɔɹ/ frugivores n
fruktätare
An animal whose diet is mostly fruit.

fruit /fɹut/ /fɹuːt/ fruits n
frukt
The seed-bearing part of a plant; often edible, colourful, fragrant, and sweet or sour; produced from a floral ovary after fertilization.
The spores of cryptogams and their accessory organs.
Any sweet or sour, edible part of a plant that resembles seed-bearing fruit (see former sense) even if it does not develop from a floral ovary.
(archaic) Offspring from a sexual union.
(informal) A crazy person.
frukt livsfrukt avkomma
(botany) A product of fertilization in a plant, specifically:
A sweet or sweetish vegetable, such as the petioles of rhubarb, that resembles a true fruit or is used in cookery as if it was a fruit.
frukt avkastning behållning nytta produkt resultat
An end result, effect, or consequence; advantageous or disadvantageous result.
(attributive) Of, belonging to, related to, or having fruit or its characteristics; (of living things) producing or consuming fruit.
frukt bög fikus
(dated, colloquial, derogatory) A homosexual man; (derogatory, figurative) an effeminate man. [from 1900]

fruit /fɹut/ /fɹuːt/ v
avkasta ge frukt
To produce fruit, seeds, or spores.

fruit fly fruit flies n
borrfluga fruktfluga
Any insect of the Tephritidae family, whose larvae damage plant tissue.
bananfluga
Any insect of the Drosophilidae family, whose larvae feed on ripening fruit, especially the species Drosophila melanogaster that is used in genetic research.

fruit juice fruit juices n
fruktsaft
The juice of one or more fruits.

fruit salad fruit salads n
fruktsallad
A mixture of freshly cut fruit, sometimes with the addition of alcohol or yogurt, often served as a dessert.

fruit tree fruit trees n
fruktträd
A tree that bears a crop of edible fruit on a regular basis.

fruitcake /ˈfɹuːt.keɪk/ fruitcakes n
fruktkaka
A cake containing dried fruits and, optionally, nuts, citrus peel and spice.
galning knäppgök tok toka
(colloquial, derogatory) A crazy or eccentric person.
bög
(US, slang, colloquial, derogatory, dated) A homosexual male.

fruiting body fruiting bodies n
fruktkropp
(mycology) The structure on a fungus which houses the spore-producing organs.

fruition /fɹu.ˈɪʃ.ən/ fruitions n
förverkligande
The fulfillment of something worked for.

fruitless /ˈfɹutləs/ /ˈfɹuːtləs/ more fruitless most fruitless adj
fruktlös
Bearing no fruit; barren.
(figuratively) Unproductive, useless.
ofruktsam
(figuratively, archaic) Of a person: unable to have children; barren, infertile.

frumpy /ˈfɹʌm.pi/ /ˈfɹʌm.pɪ/ frumpier frumpiest adj
tantig
Dowdy, unkempt, or unfashionable.

frustrated /fɹəˈstɹeɪ.tɪd/ /ˈfɹʌs.tɹeɪ.tɪd/ /ˈfʌs.tɹeɪ.tɪd/ more frustrated most frustrated adj
frustrerad
Suffering from frustration; dissatisfied, agitated, and/or discontent because one is unable to perform an action or fulfill a desire.

frustrating /fɹəˈstɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ /ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ /ˌfɹʌsˈtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ [ˈf(ɹ)ʌsˌtɹeɪ̯ɾɪŋ] [ˈf(ɹ)ʌʃˌt͡ʃɹeɪ̯ɾɪŋ] more frustrating most frustrating adj
frustrerande
Discouraging; causing annoyance or anger by excessive difficulty.

frustration /fɹəˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ frustrations n
frustration
The feeling of annoyance at impossibility from resistance or inability to achieve something.
frustration hinder
The act of frustrating, or the state, or an instance of being frustrated.

fry /fɹaɪ/ n
fiskyngel yngel
Young fish; fishlings.

fry /fɹaɪ/ v
steka fritera
(transitive) To cook (something) in hot fat.
(intransitive) To cook in hot fat.
steka
(intransitive, colloquial) To suffer because of too much heat.
(chiefly, US, ambitransitive, slang) To execute, or be executed, by the electric chair.

frying pan frying pans n
stekpanna stekplåt
A long-handled, shallow pan used for frying food.

fuchsia /ˈfjuːʃə/ /ˈfuːksi.ə/ fuchsias n
fuchsia
A popular garden plant, of the genus Fuchsia, of the Onagraceae family, shrubs with red, pink or purple flowers.
A purplish-red colour, the color of fuchsin, an aniline dye.

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fʌkʰ] interjection
fan hora fitta kuk satan
(vulgar, colloquial) Expressing dismay or discontent.

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fʌkʰ] fucks n
knull ligg
(vulgar, colloquial) An act of sexual intercourse.
(vulgar, colloquial) A sexual partner, especially a casual one.
arsle fan jävel skitstövel
(vulgar, colloquial) A highly contemptible person.

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fʌkʰ] v
knulla pöka bazza
(vulgar, colloquial, intransitive) To have sexual intercourse; to copulate.
(vulgar, colloquial, transitive) To insert one's penis, a dildo, or other object, into a person or a specified orifice or cleft sexually; to penetrate.

fuck around v
barnsla larva sega slå dank söla tramsa
(slang, vulgar) To fritter aimlessly or distractedly, to procrastinate, to waste time.
knulla runt ligga runt
(slang, vulgar) To have sex with many partners.
barnsla larva tramsa
(slang, vulgar) To horseplay, joke around, behave immaturely or irresponsibly

fuck buddy fuck buddies n
knullkompis
(vulgar, slang) A sex partner with whom one has sex, usually repeatedly, but without any romantic attachment (no strings attached).

fuck it interjection
skit i den skit samma åt fittan med den

fuck me interjection
herrejävlar
(vulgar, slang) An interjection expressing that someone is surprised, impressed, or dismayed.

fuck off interjection
dra åt helvete dra åt fittan dra åt skogen gå och dö skit ner dig skit på dig
(vulgar, slang, dismissal) Go away! Get lost!

fuck off v
dra åt helvete dra åt fittan dra åt skogen gå och dö skita ner skita på sig
To go to hell; to disappear or go away; to screw oneself.

fuck this interjection
skit i det skit samma åt fittan med det

fuck up /ˈfʌkˌʌp/ /ˌfʌkˈʌp/ v
göra bort sig misslyckas
(intransitive, slang, vulgar) To make a mistake, to go wrong.
sabba
(transitive, vulgar) To botch or make a mess of.
sabba skada
(transitive, vulgar) To injure or damage badly.

fuck you phraseologicalUnit
dra åt helvete dra åt fittan dra åt kuken knulla dig själv kyss fittan
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see fuck,‎ you.

fuckability /ˌfʌkəˈbɪlɪti/ [ˌfʌkəˈbɪlɪ̈ɾi] [ˌfʌkɪ̈ˈbɪlɪ̈ɾi] n
knullbarhet
(vulgar) The abstract quality of being desirable as a lover, especially by virtue of physical beauty.

fuckable /ˈfʌkəbl̩/ more fuckable most fuckable adj
knullbar
(slang, vulgar) Able to be or worthy of being fucked; sexually attractive.

fucked up /ˌfʌktˈʌp/ more fucked up most fucked up adv
fuckad förstörd packad paj sjuk skadad
In a screwed up or messed up manner; (by extension) under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
paj skadad
(slang) All wrong; mistaken; taken the wrong way

fucker /ˈfʌk.ə(ɹ)/ fuckers n
as jävel röv rövhål skitstövel
(pejorative, vulgar) An undesirable person.
knullare
(rare, vulgar) One who fucks.

fucking /ˈfʌkɪn/ /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ adj
jävla
(vulgar) An intensifier, often applying more to the whole utterance than to the specific word it grammatically modifies.
jävla satans
(vulgar) Offensive, annoying or worthless.

fucking /ˈfʌkɪn/ /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ adv
jävla
(vulgar) Really, very; having intensive force, often applying to the whole sentence or clause.

fucking /ˈfʌkɪn/ /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ fuckings n
ligg
(vulgar) An act of sexual intercourse, especially one lacking passion or a feeling of sincere love.

fucktard fucktards n
cp kioskmongo mongo
(pejorative, slang, vulgar, slur) An extraordinarily stupid person.

fudge /fʌd͡ʒ/ fudges n
mjuk kola
(chiefly, _, uncountable) A type of very sweet candy or confection, usually made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream.

fuel /ˈfjuːl/ /ˈfjuːəl/ /ˈfjʊəl/ /ˈfɪu̯(ə)l/ [ˈfjuwəɫ] fuels n
bränsle
Substance consumed to provide energy through combustion, or through chemical or nuclear reaction.

fuel cell /ˈfjuː(ə)l sɛl/ fuel cells n
bränslecell
(energy) An electrochemical device in which the intrinsic chemical free energy of fuel and oxidant is catalytically converted to direct current energy.

fuel injection n
bränsleinjektion

fuel tank fuel tanks n
bränsletank
A container of fuel, especially one for motor fuel inside a vehicle.

fugacious /fjuːˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/ more fugacious most fugacious adj
flyktig förgänglig
Fleeting, fading quickly, transient.

fugitive /ˈfjuːd͡ʒɪtɪv/ fugitives n
flykting
A person who flees or escapes and travels secretly from place to place, and sometimes using disguises and aliases to conceal his/her identity, as to avoid law authorities in order to avoid an arrest or prosecution; or to avoid some other unwanted situation.

fugly /ˈfʌɡ.li/ fuglier fugliest adj
asful skitful
(slang, vulgar) Extremely ugly.

fugue /ˈfjuːɡ/ fugues n
fuga
(music) A contrapuntal piece of music wherein a particular melody is played in a number of voices, each voice introduced in turn by playing the melody.

fulcrum /ˈfʊlk.ɹəm/ /ˈfʌlk.ɹəm/ fulcra fulcrums n
ledpunkt rotationspunkt vridningspunkt
(mechanics) The support about which a lever pivots.

fulfill /fəˈfɪl/ /fʊlˈfɪl/ v
uppfylla
(transitive) To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).

fulfilment /fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/ fulfilments n
uppfyllelse
The state or quality of being fulfilled; completion; realization.

full /fʊl/ [fʊɫ] fuller fullest more full most full adj
full
Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.
fullständig fullödig
Complete; with nothing omitted.
(of garments) Of a size that is ample, wide, or having ample folds or pleats to be comfortable.
mätt full
(informal) Having eaten to satisfaction, having a "full" stomach; replete.

full /fʊl/ [fʊɫ] v
valka
To make cloth denser and firmer by soaking, beating and pressing; to waulk or walk.

full circle /ˌfʊl ˈsɜː.kəl/ /ˌfʊl ˈsɝ.kəl/ full circles n
helcirkel
(geometry) An arc of 360 degrees.

full employment n
full sysselsättning
(economics, politics) A policy goal state in which all those wanting employment at the prevailing wages can find it.

full house full houses n
kåk
(poker) A hand that consists of three of a kind and a pair.

full moon full moons n
fullmåne
The phase of the moon when it is in opposition to the sun and its full disc is therefore visible.

full screen adj
helskärm helskärmsläge
(computing, graphical user interface) Of a window occupying all the available display surface of a screen.

full speed ahead adj
full fart framåt
(idiomatic) Unhesitant.

full stop /ˌfʊl ˈstɒp/ interjection
och därmed basta punkt slut
(colloquial) Used to emphasize the end of an important statement or point when speaking to show something is not up for discussion or debate.

full stop /ˌfʊl ˈstɒp/ full stops n
punkt
(Australia, British, India, Ireland, NZ, South Africa) The punctuation mark "." (indicating the end of a sentence or marking an abbreviation).

full throttle full throttles n
full gas
A maximum setting on an engine or motor control.

full time full times n
heltid
The full number of hours usually worked in a day or week, in distinction to part-time work.

full-blown more full-blown most full-blown adj
fullt utslagen
At the peak of blossom; ripe.

full-fledged adj
fullfjädrad
(of a bird) Having all its feathers; able to fly.
(idiomatic) Having full qualification, credentials or preparation; entire; real.

full-scale adj
fullskalig
Thorough; complete; not lacking in any detail.

full-sibling full-siblings n
helbror helsyskon helsyster sambror samsyskon samsyster
A person who shares the same set of biological parents

full-time adj
heltids-
Involving a full amount of time spent on some activity, especially a job.

full-time adv
heltid
Spending a full amount of time.

fullback fullbacks n
ytterback
(soccer) A player who plays on the left or right side of defence.

fuller /ˈfʊlə(ɹ)/ fullers n
valkare
A person who fulls cloth.
blodränna blodrand blodrilla blodskåra hålkäl
A convex, rounded or grooved tool, used by blacksmiths for shaping metal.
A groove made by such a tool (in the blade of a sword etc.).

fuller's earth /ˌfʊləz ˈɜːθ/ n
blekjord valklera
A fine clay used in fulling cloth.

fulling mill fulling mills n
vadmalsstamp
A water mill used for fulling cloth.

fulmar fulmars n
stormfågel
Either of two species of pelagic seabird in the genus Fulmarus, Fulmarus glacialis and F. glacialoides, which breed on cliffs.

fumarole fumaroles n
fumarol
An opening in the ground that emits steam and gases due to volcanic activity.

fumble /ˈfʌmbəl/ v
famla
(transitive, intransitive) To grope awkwardly in trying to find something
fumla fumla sig
(intransitive) To blunder uncertainly.

fume cupboard fume cupboards n
dragskåp

fume hood fume hoods n
dragskåp
(chemistry) A ventilated compartment in which chemical procedures may be undertaken without the escape of noxious fumes into the local environment.

fumitory fumitories n
jordrök
Any plant of the taxonomic genus Fumaria of annual herbaceous flowering plants in the family Papaveraceae, native to temperate Europe and Asia.

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ funner funnest more fun most fun adj
kul rolig skojig
(informal) Enjoyable or amusing.

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ n
skoj
Amusement, enjoyment or pleasure.

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ v
skoja
(colloquial) To tease, kid, poke fun at, make fun of.

fun house fun houses n
glädjehus
(euphemistic) A brothel.

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃn̩/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ [ˈfʌŋkʃn̩] [ˈfʌŋkʃɪ̈n] functions n
funktion uppgift
What something does or is used for.
förrättning kall syssla åliggande
A professional or official position.
bjudning tillställning
An official or social occasion.
funktion
A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
(mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.
(biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
(chemistry) The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.
funktion subrutin
(computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃn̩/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ [ˈfʌŋkʃn̩] [ˈfʌŋkʃɪ̈n] v
fungera tjänstgöra verka
(intransitive) To have a function.
fungera verka tjänstgöra
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.

function key function keys n
funktionstangent
(computing) Any of a set of keys on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used to activate a predefined or programmable function, especially a numbered row of keys (F1, F2, etc.) above the alphanumeric keys.

function space function spaces n
funktionsrum
(mathematics) Any metric space whose elements are functions

function word function words n
formord funktionsord
(linguistics) A word that has little meaning when standing alone, but instead serves to express grammatical relationships with other words within a sentence, or specify the attitude or mood of the speaker, such as prepositions, pronouns, auxiliary verbs, or conjunctions.

functional /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃnəl/ /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃənəl/ more functional most functional adj
fungerande
In good working order.
funktionell
Useful; serving a purpose, fulfilling a function.
(computing theory) Having semantics defined purely in terms of mathematical functions, without side-effects.

functional /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃnəl/ /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃənəl/ functionals n
funktional
(mathematics) A function that takes a function as its argument; more precisely, a function whose argument varies in a space of (real or complex valued) functions and whose value belongs to a monodimensional space.

functional beverage functional beverages n
funktionsdryck

functional food functional foods n
mervärdesmat nyttomat
Any fresh or processed food claimed to have a health-promoting and/or disease-preventing property beyond the basic function of supplying nutrients

functional group functional groups n
funktionell grupp
(organic chemistry) A specific grouping of elements that is characteristic of a class of compounds, and determines some properties and reactions of that class.

functionalism /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪzəm/ functionalisms n
funktionalism funkis
(architecture) A doctrine, in several fields, that the function of something should be reflected in its design and the materials used in its construction.

functionalist /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪst/ adj
funktionalistisk
Relating to functionalism.

functionality functionalities n
funktionalitet
(uncountable) The ability to do a task, performance, or execution; a set of functions that something is able or equipped to perform.

functionary functionaries n
ämbetsman statstjänsteman
A person employed as an official in a bureaucracy (usually corporate or governmental) who holds limited authority and primarily serves to carry out a simple function for which discretion is not required.

functor /ˈfʌŋktə/ functors n
funktor
(category theory) A category homomorphism; a morphism from a source category to a target category which maps objects to objects and arrows to arrows, in such a way as to preserve domains and codomains (of the arrows) as well as composition and identities.

fund /ˈfʌnd/ funds n
fond kapital
A sum or source of money.

fund /ˈfʌnd/ v
finansiera
(transitive) To pay or provide money for.

fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/ more fundamental most fundamental adj
grundläggande fundamental
Related to a foundation, base, or basis; serving as a foundation.

fundamental group fundamental groups n
fundamentalgrupp
(topology) For a specified topological space, the group whose elements are homotopy classes of loops (images of some arbitrary closed interval whose endpoints are both mapped to a designated point) and whose group operation is concatenation.

fundamental interaction fundamental interactions n
fundamental växelverkan
(physics) any of the fundamental forces that act between elementary particles; each one is associated with an exchanged particle

fundamentalism fundamentalisms n
fundamentalism
(religion) The tendency to reduce a religion to its most fundamental tenets, based on strict interpretation of core texts.

fundamentalist fundamentalists n
fundamentalist
One who reduces religion to strict interpretation of core or original texts.

funding /ˈfʌndɪŋ/ fundings n
finansiering
Money provided as funds.

fundraising /ˈfʌndˌɹeɪzɪŋ/ fundraisings n
pengainsamling insamling

funeral /ˈfjunəɹəl/ /ˈfjuːnəɹəl/ /ˈfjuːnɹəl/ funerals n
begravning
A ceremony to honour and remember a deceased person. Often distinguished from a memorial service by the presence of the body of the deceased.

funeral home funeral homes n
begravningsbyrå
A mortuary where the friends and relatives of the deceased may attend a wake, or pay their last respects.
Business that provides interment and funeral services for the dead.

funeral march funeral marches n
begravningsmarsch
(music) A slow march in a "simple duple" meter, often played at funerals.

funerary /ˈfjuːn(ə)ɹəɹi/ adj
begravning
Of or relating to a funeral.

funereal /fjuːˈnɪəɹɪ.əl/ more funereal most funereal adj
begravnings-
Of or relating to a funeral.

fungibility fungibilities n
utbytbarhet
The property of a good or a commodity whereby individual units are capable of mutual substitution.

fungus /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/ fungi funguses n
svamp
(mycology) Any member of the kingdom Fungi; a eukaryotic organism typically having chitin cell walls but no chlorophyll or plastids. Fungi may be unicellular or multicellular.

funicular funiculars n
bergbana
A particular type of rail transit system which ascends a steep urban or mountain incline, having usually two cars sharing a single track, with the cars linked by a moving cable and an arrangement of pulleys such that the descending car assists in the hoisting of the ascending car, i.e. the two cars serve as counterweights for each other.

funk /fʌŋk/ funks n
funk
(uncountable, music genre) A style of music derived from 1960s soul music, with elements of rock and other styles, characterized by a prominent bass guitar, dance-friendly sound, a strong emphasis on the downbeat, and much syncopation.

funnel /ˈfʌnəl/ funnels n
tratt
A utensil in the shape of an inverted hollow cone terminating in a narrow pipe, for channeling liquids or granular material; typically used when transferring said substances from any container into ones with a significantly smaller opening.

funnel cake funnel cakes n
struva funnel cake
(US) A specialty food made from deep-fried batter and originally associated with the Pennsylvania Dutch region of the United States.

funnel chanterelle funnel chanterelles n
trattkantarell höstkantarell trattis
An edible mushroom of species Craterellus tubaeformis.

funny /ˈfʊnɪ/ /ˈfʌni/ /ˈfʌnɪ/ funnier funniest adj
rolig lustig skojig komisk
Amusing; humorous; comical. [from mid-18th c.]
konstig underlig märklig sällsam
Strange or unusual, often implying unpleasant. [from early 19th c.]

funny bone /ˈfʌn.i boʊn/ /ˈfʌn.i bəʊn/ funny bones n
tjuvsena änkestöt
(idiomatic) The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingly sensation. [from the 19th c.]

fur /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ /fʌr/ furs n
päls
(uncountable) The hairy coat of various mammal species, especially when fine, soft and thick.
(uncountable) The hairy skins of animals used as a material for clothing.

fur beetle fur beetles n
pälsänger
A kind of beetle in the family Dermestidae, Attagenus pellio, best known as a pest that feeds on materials of animal origin, such as fur.

fur coat fur coats n
päls pälskappa
An outer garment for the upper body made of furry animal hides.

fur farm fur farms n
pälsfarm
A farm where fur-bearing animals, such as mink, are raised.

fur seal fur seals n
pälssäl
A marine mammal of either of the genera Arctocephalus or Callorhinus of the eared seal family Otariidae, differing from the sea lions in having dense underfur.

furious /ˈfjɝ.i.əs/ /ˈfjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /ˈfjʊɹ.i.əs/ more furious most furious adj
rasande ursinnig furiös
Rushing with impetuosity; moving with violence.

furlough /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ləʊ/ /ˈfɝ.loʊ/ furloughs n
permission
A leave of absence or vacation.

furnace /ˈfɜːnɪs/ /ˈfɝnɪs/ furnaces n
masugn
An industrial heating device, such as for smelting metal or firing ceramics.

furnish /ˈfɜːnɪʃ/ /ˈfɝnɪʃ/ v
möblera inreda
(transitive) To provide a place with furniture, or other equipment.
förse tillhandahålla
(transitive, figuratively) To supply or give (something).
(transitive, figuratively) To supply (somebody) with something.

furnished /ˈfɜːnɪʃt/ /ˈfɝnɪʃt/ adj
försedd utrustad
equipped with whatever is needed
möblerad inredd
supplied with furniture

furniture /ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/ /ˈfɝnɪt͡ʃɚ/ furnitures n
möbel möblemang inredning
(now usually, _, uncountable) Large movable item(s), usually in a room, which enhance(s) the room's characteristics, functionally or decoratively.

furrier /ˈfɜɹiəɹ/ /ˈfɜːɹi.ə/ /ˈfʌɹi.ə/ [ˈfɝiɚ] [ˈfɝˑiɚ] furriers n
körsnär buntmakare buntmakerska körsnärska
A person who sells, makes, repairs, alters, cleans, or otherwise deals in clothing made of fur.

furrow /ˈfɝoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹəʊ/ furrows n
fåra plogfåra
A trench cut in the soil, as when plowed in order to plant a crop.
fåra rynka
A deep wrinkle in the skin of the face, especially on the forehead.

furry /ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/ furrier furriest adj
hårig lurvig päls- pälsklädd
Covered with fur, or with something resembling fur.

furry /ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/ furries n
furry pälsare
A member of the furry fandom.

further /ˈfɜː.ðə/ /ˈfɝ.ðɚ/ adj
ytterligare
More, additional.

further education n
vidareutbildning fortbildning
(UK) Education beyond compulsory schooling, not including university-based higher education.

furthermore /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ðə(ɹ)ˌmɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈfɝ.ðɚˌmɔɹ/ adv
dessutom därutöver vidare
In addition; besides; further; what's more (i.e. to denote additional information).

fury /ˈfjʊə.ɹi/ /ˈfjʊɚ.i/ /ˈfjʊɹ.i/ furies n
vrede raseri ursinne
Extreme anger.
furie
An angry or malignant person.

fuse /fjuːz/ fuses n
stubin stubintråd
A cord that, when lit, conveys the fire to some explosive device.
säkring propp
(electrical engineering) A device to prevent excessive overcurrent from overload or short circuit in an electrical circuit, containing a component that melts and interrupts the current when too high a load is passed through it.
tändrör
(manufacturing, mining, military) The mechanism that ignites the charge in an explosive device; a detonator.

fuse /fjuːz/ v
sammansmälta
(transitive) To melt together; to blend; to mix indistinguishably.
säkra
(transitive, electricity) To furnish with or install a fuse to protect a circuit against overcurrent.

fusebox fuseboxes n
proppskåp säkringsskåp
A small distribution board containing the fuses or circuit breakers for a domestic electricity power supply.

fusel oil fusel oils n
finkel finkelolja
A mixture of several higher-order alcohols (alcohols with more than two carbon atoms) formed as byproduct in the normal fermentation process. An excessive concentration, as in low-quality moonshine, causes unpleasant taste.

fuselage /ˈfjuːsəˌlɑːʒ/ /ˈfjuːzəˌlɑːʒ/ fuselages n
flygkropp flygplanskropp
(aeronautical) The main body of an aerospace vehicle; the long central structure of an aircraft to which the wings (or rotors), tail, and engines are attached, and which accommodates crew and cargo.

fusil /ˈfjuːzɪl/ fusils n
spetsruta
(heraldiccharge) A bearing of a rhomboidal figure, originally representing a spindle in shape, longer than a heraldic lozenge.

fusilli /ˌfuːˈsiːli/ /ˌfuːˈziːli/ n
fusilli
Pasta in the shape of short spirals.

fusion /ˈfjuː.ʒən/ fusions n
fusion smältning
The act of melting or liquefying something by heating it.

fussy /ˈfʌ.si/ fussier fussiest adj
petig
Anxious or particular about petty details; hard to please.

futile /ˈfju.taɪ.əl/ /ˈfju.taɪl/ /ˈfju.təl/ /ˈfjuː.taɪl/ more futile most futile adj
fåfäng lönlös meningslös
Incapable of producing results, useless; doomed not to be successful; not worth attempting.

futility futilities n
meningslöshet fruktlöshet värdelöshet
(uncountable) The quality of being futile or useless.

futsal n
futsal
A form of soccer played indoors, with five players per team.

futtock /ˈfʌtək/ [ˈfəɾək] futtocks n
sittra upplänga
(nautical) Any of the curved rib-like timbers that form the frame of a wooden ship.

future /ˈfjuː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ adj
framtida
Having to do with or occurring in the future.

future /ˈfjuː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ futures n
framtid tillkommande
The time ahead; those moments yet to be experienced.
Something that will happen in moments yet to come.

future tense future tenses n
futurum
(grammar) The tense or time form of a verb used to refer to an event or occurrence that has not yet happened or is expected to happen in the future.

futurologist futurologists n
framtidsforskare
A person who practices futurology.

futurology futurologies n
futurologi framtidsstudium
The scientific forecasting of future trends in science, technology or society

fuzzy /ˈfʌzi/ fuzzier fuzziest adj
dimmig luddig
Vague or imprecise.
otydlig suddig
Not clear; unfocused.

fyke fykes n
ryssja
(fishing) A type of fish-trap consisting of tubular nets that are supported by hoops.

fynbos n
fynbos
(botany) Vegetation unique to the Cape Floral Kingdom, made up chiefly of Proteaceae, restios, and Ericaceae.

féerie /ˈfeɪəɹi/ /ˈfɛəɹi/ féeries n
feeri

g-force g-forces n
g-kraft
The acceleration of a body, relative to the freefall acceleration due to any local gravitational field, expressed in multiples of g0 (the mean acceleration due to gravity at the Earth's surface).

gabapentin /ˈɡæb.əˌpɛn.tɪn/ n
gabapentin

gable /ˈɡeɪ.bəl/ gables n
gavel
(architectural element) The triangular area at the peak of an external wall adjacent to, and terminating, two sloped roof surfaces (pitches).

gable roof gable roofs n
sadeltak kroppåstak
(roofing) A single-ridge roof that terminates at gable ends.

gadget /ɡædʒɪt/ /ɡæd͡ʒət/ gadgets n
grunka mackapär manick mojäng
Any device or machine, especially one whose name cannot be recalled. Often either clever or complicated.

gadgie /ˈɡæd͡ʒi/ gadgies n
gubbe
(Scotland, Geordie, Mackem, Teesside) A man.

gadoid /ˈɡeɪdɔɪd/ more gadoid most gadoid adj
torsk- torskartad torskfisk-
Of or pertaining to cod or to the Gadidae family of related fish.

gadolinium /ˌɡæd.əˈlɪn.i.əm/ gadoliniums n
gadolinium
A chemical element (symbol Gd) with atomic number 64: a ductile silvery-white metal.

gadwall gadwalls n
snatterand
A common, widespread dabbling duck which breeds in the northern hemisphere (Mareca strepera, syn. Anas strepera).

gaff sail gaff sails n
gaffelsegel
(nautical) . A quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail supported from a spar rising aft from a mast.

gaffe /ɡæf/ gaffes n
tabbe blunder fadäs
A foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public.

gaffer tape gaffer tapes n
gaffatejp
A sturdy adhesive tape, made of plastic reinforced with cross-linked fibre, often used by stage lighting electricians.

gaffsail /ˈɡæf.seɪl/ gaffsails n
gaffelsegel
(nautical) A topsail above the uppermost or only spanker.

gag /ɡæɡ/ gags n
munkavle
A device to restrain speech, such as a rag in the mouth secured with tape or a rubber ball threaded onto a cord or strap.
kväljning
A convulsion of the upper digestive tract.

gag /ɡæɡ/ v
få kväljningar
(intransitive) To experience the vomiting reflex.

gag reflex /ˈɡæɡˌɹiː.flɛks/ gag reflexes n
kräkreflex
A reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the soft palate.

gaga /ˈɡɑːɡɑː/ more gaga most gaga adj
gaggig
(informal) Mentally senile.

gaggle /ˈɡæɡl̩/ gaggles n
gåsflock
(collective) A group of geese when they are on the ground or on the water.
skock svärm
(by extension) Any group or gathering of related things.

gaillardia /ɡeɪˈlɑː(ɹ)dɪə/ gaillardias n
gaillardia kokardblomster
Any of several New World flowering plants of the genus Gaillardia

gaily /ˈɡeɪli/ more gaily most gaily adv
glatt muntert
(dated) Merrily.

gain /ɡeɪn/ more gain most gain adj
gen
(obsolete) Straight, direct; near; short.

gain /ɡeɪn/ gains n
vinst
The act of gaining; acquisition.
förstärkning
(electronics) The factor by which a signal is multiplied.

gain /ɡeɪn/ v
skaffa
(transitive) To acquire possession of.
ta in
(intransitive) To be more likely to catch or overtake an individual.
nå
(transitive) To reach.
gå upp
(intransitive) To put on weight.

gainsay /ɡeɪnˈseɪ/ /ˈɡeɪnˌseɪ/ v
bestrida förneka motsäga
(transitive, formal) To say something in contradiction to.

gainsaying gainsayings n
gensaga gensägelse invändning protest
Opposition, especially in speech.
motsägelse
Contradiction.

gait /ɡeɪt/ gaits n
gång gångart gångstil
Manner of walking or stepping; bearing or carriage while moving on legs.
gångart
(horses) One of the different ways in which a horse can move, either naturally or as a result of training.

gala /ˈɡeɪlə/ /ˈɡælə/ /ˈɡɑːlə/ galas n
gala
(uncountable) Pomp, show, or festivity.

galactic /ɡəˈlæktɪk/ more galactic most galactic adj
galaktisk galax-
(astronomy, specifically, sometimes capitalized) Relating to the Milky Way galaxy.

galactose /ɡəˈlaktəʊs/ /ɡəˈlaktəʊz/ galactoses n
galaktos
(carbohydrate) A monosaccharide found, along with lactose, in dairy products, and is synthesized by the body where it is found associated with glycolipids and glycoproteins.

galangal /ɡəˈlæŋɡəl/ galangals n
galanga
Any of several east Asian plants of genera Alpinia and Kaempferia in the ginger family, used as a spice, but principally Alpinia galanga.

galaxy /ˈɡæl.ək.si/ galaxies n
galax
(galaxy) Any of the collections of many millions or billions of stars, galactic dust, black holes, etc. existing as independent and coherent systems, of which there are billions in the known universe. [from 19th c.]

gale /ɡeɪl/ n
kuling
(meteorology) A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm; number 7 through to 9 winds on the 12-step Beaufort scale.
pors
A shrub, also called sweet gale or bog myrtle (Myrica gale), that grows on moors and fens.

galena /ɡəˈliː.nə/ galenae galenas n
blyglans
(mineral) A mineral, lead sulphide (PbS), mined as an ore for lead. [From circa 1600.]

galimatias /-ˈmæti.əs/ /ˌɡæləˈmeɪʃi.əs/ n
gallimatias
nonsense, gobbledygook

gall /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ galls n
fräckhet
(uncountable) Impudence or brazenness; temerity, chutzpah.

gall /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ v
skava
(ergative) To chafe, to rub or subject to friction; to create a sore on the skin.

gall bladder gall bladders n
gallblåsa
(anatomy) A pear-shaped organ that stores bile from the liver, until the body needs it for the digestion and absorption of fats in the duodenum.

gallant /ˈɡælənt/ more gallant most gallant adj
tapper
Brave, valiant, courteous, especially with regard to male attitudes towards women.

galleass /ˈɡæli.æs/ galleasses n
galeas
(nautical, historical) A type of rowable vessel of the 16th and 17th centuries, similar to a galley but larger, and normally equipped with sails.

galleon /ˈɡæ.li.ən/ /ˈɡæl.jən/ galleons n
galeon
A large, three masted, square rigged sailing ship with at least two decks.

gallery /ˈɡæləɹi/ galleries n
galleri
An institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of works of art.
An establishment that buys, sells, and displays works of art.
A roofed promenade, especially one extending along the wall of a building and supported by arches or columns on the outer side
läktare balkong
The uppermost seating area projecting from the rear or side walls of a theater, concert hall, or auditorium.

galley /ˈɡæli/ galleys gallies n
galär galärfartyg galärskepp
(nautical, historical) A long, slender ship propelled primarily by oars, whether having masts and sails or not; usually a rowed warship used in the Mediterranean from the 16th century until the modern era.
kabyss
(nautical) The cookroom or kitchen and cooking apparatus of a vessel or aircraft; sometimes on merchant vessels called the caboose.

galley slave galley slaves n
galärslav
(historical, nautical) A slave who rows in a galley (type of ship).

gallium /ˈɡæliəm/ n
gallium
A chemical element (symbol Ga) with an atomic number of 31; a soft bluish metal.

gallivant /ˈɡæl.ɪ.vænt/ /ˌɡæl.əˈvænt/ v
dagdriva driva omkring drälla dröna
(intransitive) To roam about for pleasure without any definite plan.

gallop /ˈɡæləp/ gallops n
galopp
The fastest gait of a horse, a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously.

gallop /ˈɡæləp/ v
galoppera
(intransitive) To ride at a galloping pace.

gallows /ˈɡæloʊz/ /ˈɡæləs/ /ˈɡæləʊz/ gallows gallowses n
galge galgbacke
Wooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging. [from 1300s]

gallows humor n
galghumor
(American spelling, idiomatic) Comedy that still manages to be funny in the face of, and in response to, a tragic or hopeless situation.

gallstone gallstones n
gallsten

galore /ɡəˈlo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡəˈloə/ /ɡəˈloː/ /ɡəˈlɔɹ/ /ɡəˈlɔː/ adj
i överflöd
(postpositive) In abundance. [from late 17th c.]

galosh /ɡəˈlɒʃ/ galoshes n
galosch
(British) A waterproof overshoe used to provide protection from rain or snow.

galvanic /ɡælˈvænɪk/ more galvanic most galvanic adj
galvanisk
Of or pertaining to galvanism; electric.

galvanised adj
förzinkad
(British spelling) Of metal, coated with zinc as a form of protection against rust.

galvanization galvanizations n
galvanisering
The act or process of galvanizing.

galvanize /ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/ v
galvanisera
(chemistry) To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means.
To coat with rust-resistant zinc.

galvanoplasty n
galvanoplastik
The process of galvanizing, of coating with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means.

gambler gamblers n
hasardspelare spelare
One who plays at a game of chance, who gambles.
risktagare hasardspelare
One who takes significant risks.

gambling /ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/ /ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/ gamblings n
hasardspel
An activity characterised by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by a mixture of skill and chance, usually with money wagered on the outcome.

gamboge /-ˈboʊʒ/ /-ˈbəʊʒ/ /ɡæmˈbuʒ/ /ɡæmˈbuːʒ/ gamboges n
gummigutta
The resin of the gamboge tree; a preparation of the resin used as a pigment or for medicinal purposes. [from early 18th c.]

game /ɡeɪm/ gamer gamest adj
med på
(colloquial) Willing and able to participate.

game /ɡeɪm/ games n
bransch
spel lek
A playful activity that may be unstructured; an amusement or pastime.
spel match
(countable) A particular instance of playing a game.
vilt byte villebråd
(uncountable) Wild animals hunted for food.

game camera game cameras n
åtelkamera

game controller game controllers n
kontroll spelkontroll
(video games) Any of various hardware devices designed to allow the user to provide input to video games.

game of chance games of chance n
hasardspel
(games, probability) A game in which the outcome is at least partly determined by random variables rather than strictly by strategy.

game over /ˌɡeɪm ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˌɡeɪm ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ phraseologicalUnit
spelet är slut spelet är över
(video games) A message signaling that the game has ended, usually because the player failed (for example by losing all of their lives) but sometimes following successful completion of the game.

game theory n
spelteori
(mathematics, economics) A branch of applied mathematics that studies strategic situations in which individuals or organisations choose various actions in an attempt to maximize their returns.

gameboard /ˈɡeɪm.bɔɹd/ /ˈɡeɪm.bɔːd/ gameboards n
spelbräde spelplan
(board games) A portable surface marked for playing a game, and on which the counters or other pieces are placed and moved.

gamekeeper gamekeepers n
viltvårdare
A person employed to maintain the game for hunting and all associated materials and effects. Often shortened to keeper.

gamer /ˈɡeɪmə/ /ˈɡeɪmɚ/ gamers n
datorspelare gamer
A person who plays any kind of game.
A person whose hobby is video games.

gamete /ˈɡæmiːt/ gametes n
könscell gamet
(cytology) A reproductive cell (sperm in males or eggs in females), having only half of a complete set of chromosomes.

gamey /ˈɡeɪmi/ more gamey most gamey adj
vilt
Having the smell, taste and texture of game meat.

gamification gamifications n
spelifiering
The use of gameplay mechanics for non-game applications (as for example making work less onerous, incentivization, or pedagogy).

gamify v
spelifiera
(transitive) To convert into the form of a game.

gamma /ˈɡæ.mə/ gammas n
gamma
The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ).

gamma function gamma functions n
Eulers gammafunktion gammafunktionen
(analysis) A meromorphic function which generalizes the notion of factorial to complex numbers and has singularities at the nonpositive integers; any of certain generalizations or analogues of said function, such as extend the factorial to domains other than the complex numbers.

gamma radiation gamma radiations n
gammastrålning
(physics) electromagnetic radiation consisting of gamma rays

gamma ray gamma rays n
gammastråle
Very high frequency (and therefore very high energy) electromagnetic radiation emitted as a consequence of radioactivity.

gamma-aminobutyric acid n
gammaaminobutansyra
(biochemistry, physiology) An amino acid found in the nervous systems of vertebrates and acting as an inhibitory neurotransmitter. Abbreviated as GABA.

gamut /ˈɡæm.ət/ /ˈɡæm.ɪt/ gamuts n
register skala
A (normally) complete range.

gander /ˈɡæn.də(ɹ)/ ganders n
gåskarl hangås
A male goose.

gang /ɡeɪŋ/ /ɡæŋ/ gangs n
gäng grupp sällskap
A number going in company; a number of friends or persons associated for a particular purpose.
arbetsgrupp arbetslag
A criminal group with a common cultural background and identifying features, often associated with a particular section of a city.
gäng
A group of criminals or alleged criminals who band together for mutual protection and profit.

gang rape gang rapes n
gruppvåldtäkt
A rape involving more than one perpetrator.

gang war gang wars n
gängkrig
A conflict or feuding between two or more gangs (criminal groups).

gangling more gangling most gangling adj
gänglig
Awkwardly tall and thin, ungraceful.

gangly /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/ ganglier gangliest adj
gänglig
Tall and thin, especially so as to cause physical awkwardness.

gangplank gangplanks n
landgång
(nautical) A board used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside.

gangrene /ˈɡaŋˌɡɹiːn/ /ˈɡæŋˌɡɹin/ gangrenes n
kallbrand gangrän
The necrosis or rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.

gangsta rap gangsta raps n
gangsterrap
(music genre) A subgenre of hip-hop music associated with urban street gangs and characterized by a focus on lyrics about crime, urban life, and materialistic excess.

gangster /ˈɡæŋ.stə/ /ˈɡæŋ.stɚ/ gangsteress gangsters n
gangster gängmedlem
A member of a criminal or street gang.

gantry crane gantry cranes n
portalkran

gantry scaffold gantry scaffolds n
portal

gap /ɡæp/ gaps n
spricka
An opening in anything made by breaking or parting.

gap year gap years n
sabbatsår
A yearlong break from study taken by some students on leaving school before starting university, often spent gaining work experience or travelling.

gape /ˈɡeɪp/ v
gapa
(intransitive) To stare in wonder.
(intransitive) To open wide; to display a gap.
(intransitive, of a cat) To open the passage to the vomeronasal organ, analogous to the flehming in other animals.

gapers' block gapers' blocks n
tittkö
(chiefly, US, and, Canada, idiomatic) A traffic jam resulting from motorists slowing to look at a motor vehicle collision or other roadside distraction.

garage /ɡ(ə)ɹæ(d)ʒ/ /ɡ(ə)ˈɹɑ(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæ.ɹɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæ.ɹɪdʒ/ garages n
garage verkstad
A building (or section of a building) used to store a car or cars, tools and other miscellaneous items.
verkstad bilverkstad
(chiefly, Commonwealth, dated, in, _, US) A place where cars are serviced and repaired.

garam masala garam masalas n
garam masala
A mixture of spices used in Indian dishes, such as coriander, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, and chillis.

garb /ɡɑː(ɹ)b/ garbs n
halmkärve kärve sädeskärve
(heraldiccharge) A wheat sheaf.
klädsel
A type of dress or clothing. [from early 17thc.]

garbage /ɡɑ(ɹ)ˈbɑːʒ/ /ˈɡɑɹbɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡɑːbɪd͡ʒ/ n
skräp
Useless or disposable material; waste material of any kind.

garbage bag garbage bags n
sopsäck
(North American) A plastic bag produced for the disposal of household waste.

garbage can garbage cans n
soptunna sophink
(North America) A receptacle, usually roughly cylindrical and wider at the top than at the bottom, which serves as a place to discard waste materials.

garbage chute garbage chutes n
sopnedkast
A passage where garbage is carried to a receptacle at the bottom of a building.

garbage collection garbage collections n
sophämtning
(North America) A service, generally run by local government, for transporting household garbage to the appropriate facility.
skräpsamlare
(programming) An automatic mechanism that frees up resources (such as allocated memory) that are no longer in use.

garbage collector garbage collectors n
sopgubbe sophämtare
(US, Canada) A worker who removes refuse.
skräpsamlare
(programming) An algorithm, procedure or thread dedicated to garbage collection: reclaiming resources which are no longer in use.

garbage disposal garbage disposals n
avfallskvarn
An electric device in a kitchen drain that gets rid of food waste by shredding it to tiny bits that can be washed away.

garbage truck garbage trucks n
sopbil
(US, Canada) A vehicle for the collection and removal of domestic waste

garden /-n̩/ /ˈɡɑɹdən/ /ˈɡɑːdən/ gardens n
park trädgård
(in the plural) Such an ornamental place to which the public have access.
trädgård
An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.
trädgård tomt
(Britain, Ireland, Appalachia) The grounds at the front or back of a house.

garden /-n̩/ /ˈɡɑɹdən/ /ˈɡɑːdən/ v
arbeta trädgård trädgårdsskötsel ägna
(intransitive, chiefly, North America) To grow plants in a garden; to create or maintain a garden.

garden balsam n
balsamin
Impatiens balsamina, an annual flowering plant native to southern Asia.

garden city garden cities n
trädgårdsstad
(UK, urban studies) Any of several planned, self-contained communities, surrounded by "green belts", containing proportionate areas of residences, industry and agriculture.

garden cress /ˈɡɑːdn̩ kɹɛs/ garden cresses n
smörgåskrasse kryddkrasse
(uncountable) The pungent leaves of the plant, used in salads.

garden dormouse garden dormice n
trädgårdssovare
A rodent in the Gliridae (dormouse) family, Eliomys quercinus, native to parts of Europe, especially southern Europe.

garden gnome garden gnomes n
trädgårdstomte
A small statue of a gnome used as a garden ornament.

garden hose garden hoses n
trädgårdsslang
(uncountable) A type of hose used for light residential applications such as watering lawns or gardens, or washing and rinsing passenger vehicles, etc.
(countable) A length of hose as above, usually with a male connector on one end and a female connector on the other end, which can carry water from a hose bib (a water faucet or spigot usually located on an exterior wall of a house or other building) for use on a garden or lawn.

garden warbler garden warblers n
trädgårdssångare
Sylvia borin, a plain, but common warbler, Sylvia borin, that breeds in Europe and western Asia, wintering in sub-Saharan Africa.

gardener /ˈɡɑɹd.nɚ/ /ˈɡɑɹd.n̩.ɚ/ /ˈɡɑːd.nə/ /ˈɡɑːd.n̩.ə/ gardeners n
trädgårdsmästare
One who gardens; one who grows plants or cultivates a garden.

gardening gardenings n
hortikultur trädgårdsodling
The process or action of cultivating the soil, particularly in a garden; the care of a garden; horticulture.

garganey garganeys n
årta
A small dabbling duck, Anas querquedula, that breeds in much of Europe and western Asia, and winters in Africa.

gargantuan /ɡɑɹˈɡæn.t͡ʃu.ən/ more gargantuan most gargantuan adj
gigantisk enorm
Huge; immense; tremendous.

gargoyle /ˈɡɑɹ.ɡɔɪl/ /ˈɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/ gargoyles n
spygatt vattenutkastare
A carved grotesque figure on a spout which conveys water away from the gutters.

garish /ˈɡɛəɹɪʃ/ more garish most garish adj
gräll skrikig
Overly ostentatious; so colourful as to be in bad taste. [from 1540s]

garland /ˈɡaː.lənd/ /ˈɡɑɹ.lənd/ /ˈɡɑː.lənd/ garlands n
krans girlang
A circular or linear decoration, especially one of plaited flowers or leaves, worn on the body or draped as a decoration.
kedjekoppling
An accolade or mark of honour.

garland chrysanthemum garland chrysanthemums n
kranskrage
An herb eaten in Asia as greens, Glebionis coronaria.

garlic /ˈɡɑɹlɪk/ /ˈɡɑːlɪk/ garlics n
vitlök
A plant, Allium sativum, related to the onion, having a pungent bulb much used in cooking.

garlic bread garlic breads n
vitlöksbröd
A type of bread topped with garlic, often served with pasta dishes.

garlic chive garlic chives n
kinesisk gräslök
A plant, Allium tuberosum, with long, thin, white-flowering stalks, related to chives.
(in plural) The garlic-flavoured leaves of this plant used as a vegetable in cooking.

garlic mustard n
löktrav
A woodland herb (Alliaria petiolata) that has a garlic-like aroma, considered highly invasive in New World.

garlic powder garlic powders n
vitlökspulver
Ground, dehydrated garlic.

garlic press garlic presses n
vitlökspress
A utensil used to crush garlic

garment /ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ /ˈɡɑː.mənt/ garments n
klädesplagg plagg persedel
A single item of clothing.

garner /ˈɡɑː.nə/ /ˈɡɑːɹ.nɚ/ garners n
spannmålsbod spannmålsmagasin
A granary; a store of grain.

garnet /ˈɡɑː(ɹ).nət/ garnets n
granat
(mineral) A hard transparent mineral that is often used as gemstones and abrasives.

garnish /ˈɡɑɹnɪʃ/ /ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/ v
garnera
To decorate with ornaments; to adorn; to embellish.

garret window garret windows n
takfönster
(architecture) A skylight that lies along the slope of the roof.

garrison /ˈɡæɹ.ɪ.sən/ /ˈɡɛɹ.ə.sən/ garrisons n
garnison
A permanent military post.

garrulous /ˈɡæɹ.jə.ləs/ /ˈɡæɹ.jʊ.ləs/ /ˈɡæɹ.ə.ləs/ /ˈɡæɹ.ʊ.ləs/ /ˈɡɛɹ.jə.ləs/ /ˈɡɛɹ.ə.ləs/ more garrulous most garrulous adj
pratsjuk
Excessively or tiresomely talkative.

garter /ˈɡɑːtə/ /ˈɡɑːɹtɚ/ garters n
strumpeband
A band worn around the leg to hold up a sock or stocking.

garter snake garter snakes n
strumpebandssnok
Any of various species of nonvenomous snakes of the genus Thamnophis, native to America, with longitudinal stripes.

gas /ɡæs/ /ɡæz/ gases gasses n
gas
(uncountable, chemistry) Matter in an intermediate state between liquid and plasma that can be contained only if it is fully surrounded by a solid (or in a bubble of liquid, or held together by gravitational pull); it can condense into a liquid, or can (rarely) become a solid directly by deposition.
(countable, chemistry) A chemical element or compound in such a state.
gaser gas
(uncountable) A flammable gaseous hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture used as a fuel, e.g. for cooking, heating, electricity generation or as a fuel in internal combustion engines in vehicles, especially natural gas.
bensin
(uncountable, North America, New Zealand) Gasoline, a light derivative of petroleum used as fuel.

gas /ɡæs/ /ɡæz/ v
gasa ihjäl gasa
(transitive) To attack or kill with poison gas.

gas chamber gas chambers n
gaskammare
A sealed chamber in which people are executed with poison gas.

gas cylinder gas cylinders n
gasflaska
A cylindrical vessel capable of containing a compressed gas at high pressure. Sometimes used as the fuel tank for an autogas vehicle.

gas giant gas giants n
gasjätte
(astronomy) A large planet composed mostly of gaseous hydrogen and helium, along with methane and ammonia; possibly with a solid core.

gas mantle gas mantles n
gasglödljus
The incandescent gauze (mantle) surrounding the flame in a gas lamp, which contains rare earths to enhance the light output.

gas mask /ɡæs mæsk/ /ɡæs mɑːsk/ gas masks n
gasmask
A covering for the face with a filter to protect the user from poison gas.

gas meter gas meters n
gasmätare gasometer
A meter which measures the amount of gas supplied to a property via a gas main. In rented properties, it may be coin-operated.

gas plant gas plants n
Moses brinnande buske diptam
A fragrant perennial in the rue family, Dictamnus albus, that gives off so much volatile essential oil that it sometimes can be lit and will burn briefly without harming the plant.

gas station gas stations n
bensinstation mack bensinmack
(North America, New Zealand, Philippines) filling station / petrol station; an establishment which sells gasoline (petrol) and often also diesel

gas tank gas tanks n
bensintank
(US) A fuel tank for gasoline built into equipment, especially vehicles.

gas turbine gas turbines n
gasturbin
An internal combustion engine consisting of a compressor, a combustion chamber, and a turbine, where the turbine mechanically powers the compressor.

gas-liquid chromatography n
gaskromatografi
(chemistry) A form of chromatography in which the mobile phase is a gas and the stationary phase is a liquid, usually on small beads packed in a long column

gasholder gasholders n
gasklocka gasometer gasbehållare

gasket /ˈɡæs.kɪt/ gaskets n
packning
(mechanics) Any mechanical seal that serves to fill the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage between the two objects while under compression.

gasoline /ɡæsl̩ˈin/ /ɡæsˈlin/ /ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/ [ɡæsɵˈlin] [ɡæˈsɵlin] gasolines n
bensin
(uncountable, North America) A flammable liquid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, mainly used as a motor fuel; petrol.

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ interjection
flämt
(humorous) The sound of a gasp.

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ gasps n
flämtning
A short, sudden intake of breath.
bloss
(British, slang) : A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper).

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ v
flämta kippa
(intransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion; to respire with heaving of the breast; to pant.

gastight more gastight most gastight adj
gastät
impermeable to gases

gastric /ˈɡæstɹɪk/ adj
mag- gastrisk
Of or relating to the stomach.

gastric acid gastric acids n
magsyra magsaft
(biochemistry) The acidic secretion of the stomach; mostly hydrochloric acid.

gastric ulcer gastric ulcers n
ventrikelsår
(pathology) A peptic ulcer located in the stomach.

gastrinoma gastrinomas gastrinomata n
gastrinom
A tumour that secretes gastrin.

gastritis gastritides n
gastrit magkatarr
(pathology) Inflammation of the lining of the stomach, characterised by nausea, loss of appetite, and upper abdominal discomfort or pain.

gastrocnemius /ˌɡæstɹəkˈniːmiəs/ gastrocnemii n
gastrocnemius
The muscle at the back of the calf, whose insertion is the Achilles tendon at the heel.

gastroenteritis gastroenterites gastroenteritides n
gastroenterit
(medicine) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestine; often caused by an infection.

gastroenterology n
gastroenterologi
(medicine) The study of the digestive system, from the mouth to the anus; may also include the study of accessory organs: pancreas, liver, gallbladder and bile ducts.

gastroesophageal adj
gastroesofageal
Of or relating to the stomach and to the esophagus.

gastrointestinal /ˌɡæstɹoʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ /ˌɡæstɹəʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ adj
gastrointestinal
Of or pertaining to the stomach and intestines, and thus to digestion.

gastronomic adj
gastronomisk
Of or pertaining to gastronomy.

gastronomy /ɡæˈstɹɒnəmi/ gastronomies n
gastronomi
The study of the relationship between food and culture.

gastroscope gastroscopes n
gastroskop
A form of endoscope used to view the inside of the stomach.

gastroscopy gastroscopies n
gastroskopi
An examination of esophagus, stomach and duodenum using endoscope.

gastrulation gastrulations n
gastrulation
(embryology, biology) The stage of embryo development at which a gastrula is formed from the blastula by the inward migration of cells.

gate /ɡeɪt/ gates n
port grind
A doorlike structure outside a house.
Doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall.
gate
Passageway (as in an air terminal) where passengers can embark or disembark.
grind
(computing) A logical pathway made up of switches which turn on or off. Examples are and, or, nand, etc.
gate grind
A tally mark consisting of four vertical bars crossed by a diagonal, representing a count of five.

gateau gateaus gateaux n
tårta
(mostly, UK) A rich, usually iced, cake.

gated community gated communities n
grindsamhälle
A residential area with restricted access, such as by a locked gate or guard post.

gatekeeper /ˈɡeɪt.ki.pɚ/ /ˈɡeɪt.kiː.pə/ gatekeepers n
grindvakt
A person who guards or monitors passage through a gate.

gatepost gateposts n
grindstolpe

gateway /ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ/ gateways n
inkörsport port
Any point that represents the beginning of a transition from one place or phase to another.
förmedlingsnod gateway nätsluss
(digital communications) In wireless internet, an access point with additional software capabilities such as providing NAT and DHCP, which may also provide VPN support, roaming, firewalls, various levels of security, etc.

gather /ˈɡæðə/ /ˈɡæðɚ/ v
samla
(architecture) To bring together, or nearer together, in masonry, as for example where the width of a fireplace is rapidly diminished to the width of the flue.

gatherer gatherers n
samlare
A person who gathers things.

gathering /ˈɡæð.ə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/ gatherings n
ark tryckark
(bookbinding) A section, a group of bifolios, or sheets of paper, stacked together and folded in half.

gaudy /ˈɡɑ.di/ /ˈɡɔ.di/ /ˈɡɔː.di/ gaudier gaudiest adj
prålig
Very showy or ornamented, now especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner.

gauge /ˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ gauges n
mått
A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
mätare
Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things

gauge /ˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ v
mäta
(transitive) To measure or determine with a gauge; to measure the capacity of.

gauleiter /ˈɡaʊlaɪtə/ gauleiters n
gauleiter
(historical) An official in charge of a district of Nazi Germany.

gauntlet /ˈɡɔːnt.lət/ gauntlets n
stridshandske
Protective armor for the hands, formerly thrown down as a challenge to combat.
gatlopp
(archaic) Two parallel rows of attackers who strike at a criminal as punishment.
(figuratively) Any challenging, difficult, or painful ordeal, often one performed for atonement or punishment.
kraghandske
A long glove covering the wrist.

gauze /ɡɔːz/ gauzes n
gasbinda
(medicine) A similar bleached cotton fabric used as a surgical dressing.

gavel /ˈɡa.vəl/ /ˈɡæ.vəl/ gavels n
klubba ordförandeklubba
A wooden mallet, used by a courtroom judge, or by a committee chairman, struck against a sounding block to quieten those present, or by an auctioneer to accept the highest bid at auction.

gavial /ˈɡeɪ.vi.əl/ gavials n
gavial
The crocodilian Gavialis gangeticus; any species of the family Gavialidae.

gavotte gavottes n
gavott
A French dance, in either 4/4 or 2/2 time.

gay /ɡeɪ/ gayer gayest adj
bög homosexuell gay homo
(colloquial) Not heterosexual, or not cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.
bögig fjollig
(loosely, of a person, especially a man) Exhibiting appearance or behavior that accords with stereotypes of gay people, especially gay men.
(slang, humorous, with for) Infatuated with something, aligning with homosexual stereotypes.
gay homo homosexuell
(loosely, of appearance or behavior) Being in accordance with stereotypes of gay people, especially gay men.
glad lustig
(dated) Happy, joyful, and lively.
grann
(dated) Festive, bright, or colourful.

gay /ɡeɪ/ gays n
bög homosexuell
(now, _, chiefly, in plural) A homosexual, especially a male homosexual.

gay bar gay bars n
bögbar gaybar
A tavern or similar nightclub whose primary clientele are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.

gay bash v
knacka bög
(slang, transitive) To physically or verbally assault someone believed to be homosexual.

gay marriage gay marriages n
homoäktenskap enkönat äktenskap samkönat äktenskap könsneutralt äktenskap
Marriage between two people of the same sex.

gay pride n
pride
A feeling of pride in one's homosexuality; embrace of a positive gay identity and rejection of shame imposed by homophobia.

gay rights n
HBT-rättigheter
The concept that people of minority sexual orientations such as homosexuality (gay people), are entitled to the same rights and considerations as heterosexuals.

gay-friendly more gay-friendly most gay-friendly adj
gayvänlig
(of a venue) Open to, but not necessarily aimed at, gay people.

gaydar /ˈɡeɪdɑː/ /ˈɡeɪˌdɑɹ/ gaydars n
bögradar gaydar
(slang) The supposed ability to detect whether or not a person is gay by observing that person's appearance, mannerisms, etc. [from early 1980s]

gayness /ˈɡeɪ.nəs/ gaynesses n
bögeri lesbiskhet
(uncountable) The state of being gay (homosexual); homosexuality.

gazebo /ɡəˈziːboʊ/ /ɡəˈziːbəʊ/ gazeboes gazebos n
lusthus
A belvedere, either a type of summer-house or a roofed, detached porch-like structure, usually in a yard, park or lawn.

gazelle /ɡəˈzɛl/ gazelle gazelles n
gasell
An antelope of either of the genera Gazella (mostly native to Africa) or Procapra (native to Asia), capable of running at high speeds for long periods.

gazetteer gazetteers n
ortnamnsregister
A geographic dictionary or index.

gcd gcds n
SGD
(mathematics) Initialism of greatest common divisor.

gear /ɡɪə(ɹ)/ /ɡɪɚ/ gears n
utrustning
(uncountable) Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
växel
(countable, automotive) A configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque.

gear lever gear levers n
växelspak
(British) The lever used to change gears in a motor car.

gear shift gear shifts n
växel
(automotive) That part of a gearbox involved in changing gear, including the lever and the forks attached to it.

gear wheel /ɡɪə(ɹ) ʍiːl/ /ɡɪɚ ʍil/ gear wheels n
kugghjul drev tandhjul
(mechanics) A wheel with a toothed rim, intended to engage with others, or similar equipment, to form a gear.

gearbox gearboxes n
växellåda
That part of a car's transmission containing the train of gears, and to which the gear lever is connected.

gecko /ˈɡɛ.koʊ/ /ˈɡɛ.kəʊ/ geckoes geckos n
gecko geckoödla
Any lizard of the family Gekkonidae. They are small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and adhesive toes enabling them to climb on vertical and upside-down surfaces.

gee /ˈd͡ʒiː/ interjection
jösses kors oj
(somewhat, dated) A general exclamation of surprise or frustration.

geek /ɡiːk/ geeks n
nörd
(colloquial) A person who is intensely interested in a particular field or hobby and often having limited or nonstandard social skills. Often used with an attributive noun.
(colloquial, by extension) An expert in a technical field, particularly one having to do with computers.

geez /d͡ʒiːz/ interjection
jisses jösses
(euphemistic) An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration.

geezer /ˈɡizɚ/ /ˈɡiːzə/ geezers n
snubbe
(informal, chiefly, Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, dated) A male person.
gubbe gamling grabb
(informal, chiefly, North America, sometimes, mildly, derogatory) An old person, usually a male, typically a cranky old man.

geisha /ˈɡeɪ.ʃə/ geisha geishas n
geisha
A Japanese female entertainer skilled in various arts such as tea ceremony, dancing, singing and calligraphy.

gel /d͡ʒɛl/ [d͡ʒɛɫ] gels n
gel
A semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as jelly, cheese or opal.
Any gel intended for a particular cosmetic use, such as for styling the hair.

gelatin /ˈd͡ʒɛlətiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛlətɪn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛləʔ.n̩/ gelatins n
gelatin
A protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen extracted from animal skin, bones, cartilage, ligaments, etc.
An edible jelly made from this material.

gelatinous /dʒəˈlæt.ɪn.əs/ /ˈdʒɛl.ə.tɪn.əs/ more gelatinous most gelatinous adj
gelatinartad
Jelly-like.

gelato /dʒəˈlɑːtəʊ/ /d͡ʒəˈlɑtoʊ/ gelati gelatos n
gelato
An Italian variant of ice cream made from milk and sugar, combined with other flavourings. The ingredients are supercooled while stirring to break up ice crystals as they form.

gelding /ˈɡɛldɪŋ/ geldings n
valack
A castrated male horse.
Any castrated male animal.

gelid /ˈd͡ʒɛl.əd/ /ˈd͡ʒɛl.ɪd/ more gelid most gelid adj
frusen iskall
Very cold; icy or frosty.

gem /d͡ʒɛm/ /d͡ʒɪm/ gems n
juvel ädelsten
A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.
guldklimp
(figuratively) Any precious or highly valued thing or person.

gemstone /ˈd͡ʒɛmˌstoʊn/ gemstones n
ädelsten
A gem, usually made of minerals.

gemütlich /ɡəˈmutlɪk/ /ɡəˈmytlɪç/ /ɡəˈmyːtlɪç/ more gemütlich most gemütlich adj
gemytlig hemtrevlig
Comfortable, cosy, cozy, pleasant.

gendarme /ʒɑn.ˈdɑɹm/ /ʒɒn.ˈdɑːm/ gendarmes gensdarmes n
gendarm
A member of the gendarmerie, a military body charged with police duties.

gendarmerie /ˈʒɑn.dɑɹ.mə.ɹi/ /ˈʒɒn.dɑː.mə.ɹi/ gendarmeries n
gendarmeri
A military body charged with police duties among the civilian population.

gender /ˈd͡ʒɛndə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛndɚ/ genders n
kön
genus
(obsolete) Class; kind. [14th–19th c.]
(grammar) A division of nouns and pronouns (and sometimes of other parts of speech) into masculine or feminine, and sometimes other categories like neuter or common, and animate or inanimate. [from 14th c.]
genus könsroll
Identification as a man, a woman, or something else, and association with a (social) role or set of behavioral and cultural traits, clothing, etc; a category to which a person belongs on this basis. (Compare gender role, gender identity.) [from 20th c.]

gender dysphoria gender dysphorias n
könsdysfori könsidentitetsstörning
A profound and persistent unhappiness caused by having characteristics (body parts, clothing, etc) of, or being perceived as, a gender different from one's gender identity, experienced especially by transgender people.

gender identity /-ɪ.ɾi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.də aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ aɪˈdɛɾ̃.ə.ɾi/ [-ɪ.ɾi] [ˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ aɪˈdɛn.ə.ɾi] gender identities n
könsidentitet
(psychology) An individual's internal sense of self as belonging to a particular gender or genders, or to no gender.

gender identity disorder gender identity disorders n
könsidentitetsstörning
A condition in which the patient experiences significant gender dysphoria: the diagnostic classification most commonly applied to transgender/transsexual people.

gender reassignment gender reassignments n
könskorrigering
The process of changing one's sex, usually by a combination of medicinal and surgical means; sex change.

gender role gender roles n
könsroll

gender studies n
genusvetenskap
An academic discipline which analyses constructions of gender and sexuality in society (with reference to other sociological characteristics like class, education, ethnicity, nationality, religion, etc.).

gender-neutral more gender-neutral most gender-neutral adj
könsneutral
Not having, indicating, or being restricted on the basis of, gender.

gendersex /ˈd͡ʒɛndəsɛks/ /ˈd͡ʒɛndɚsɛks/ n
kön
Sex or gender. A division of organisms into masculine, feminine and possibly others, by sexual or social characteristics.

gene /d͡ʒiːn/ genes n
gen
(genetics) A theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms; a gene may take several values and in principle predetermines a precise trait of an organism's form (phenotype), such as hair color.

gene expression gene expressions n
genuttryck
(genetics) The transcription and translation of a gene into messenger RNA and thus into a protein.

genealogist /ˈdʒiː.niːˌæl.ə.dʒɪst/ genealogists n
genealog släktforskare
A person who studies or practises genealogy, an expert in genealogy.

genealogy /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/ /ˌdʒiːniˈɒlədʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒiniˈælədʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒiniˈɑlədʒi/ genealogies n
härkomst genealogi
(countable) The descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors; lineage or pedigree.
stamtavla genealogi
(countable) A record or table of such descent; a family tree.
genealogi släktforskning
(uncountable) The study, and formal recording of such descents.

general /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/ more general most general adj
generell allmän
Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole etc.; as opposed to specific or particular. [from 13th c.]
allmän generell
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Applied to a person (as a postmodifier or a normal preceding adjective) to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent. [from 14th c.]
Not of a specific class; miscellaneous. [from 16th c.]
allmän generell vanlig
Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual. [from 14th c.]

general /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/ generals n
general härförare
(military ranks) The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces. [from 16th c.]

general anesthesia general anesthesias n
narkos allmän bedövning
(American spelling, medicine) A type of anesthesia that causes loss of sensation to the whole body, usually to the point of unconsciousness.

general election general elections n
allmänt val
An election, usually held at regular intervals, in which candidates are elected in all or most constituencies or electoral districts of a nation.

general knowledge /ˈdʒɛnəɹəl ˈnɑlɪdʒ/ /ˈdʒɛnɹəl ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ n
allmänbildning
The wide body of information that a person acquires from education and from life, much of which may be trivial.

general ledger general ledgers n
huvudbok
(business, accounting) The central accounting record of a company or organization consisting of the accounts that support the value items shown in the major financial statements.

general partnership general partnerships n
handelsbolag
A business partnership in which each partner is liable for the firm's debts.

general practitioner general practitioners n
allmänläkare
A physician who provides primary care; treating acute and chronic illnesses and providing preventive care and health education; a family doctor.

general public n
folkdjup
Those members of the public who have no special role in a particular area, such as an airport, hospital or railway station; there will typically be restrictions on their access.

general staff general staffs n
generalstab
(military) A group of officers in charge of an army under the control of the commander-in-chief.

general strike general strikes n
generalstrejk storstrejk
A coordinated work stoppage by a substantial proportion of the workers of a particular city, region or state, normally to achieve economic or political goals.

generalisation generalisations n
generalisering
The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.
Inductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.

generalist generalists n
generalist
A person with a broad general knowledge, especially one with more than superficial knowledge in several areas and the ability to combine ideas from diverse fields.

generalization generalizations n
generalisering
The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.
Inductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles

generalize /ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹə.lɑɪz/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹə.laɪz/ v
generalisera
To speak in generalities, or in vague terms.
To infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles.

generalized more generalized most generalized adj
generaliserad
Made more general, less specialized.

generalized anxiety disorder generalized anxiety disorders n
ångestneuros
An anxiety disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable and often irrational worry which may interfere with daily functioning.

generally /ˈd͡ʒen.ɹə.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.ɹə.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.ə.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɹə.li/ more generally most generally adv
i största allmänhet
As a rule; usually.

generate /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.eɪt/ v
skapa
(transitive) To bring into being; give rise to.

generation /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ generations n
generation
The act of creating something or bringing something into being; production, creation. [from 14th c.]
The average amount of time needed for children to grow up and have children of their own, generally considered to be a period of around thirty years, used as a measure of time. [from 17th c.]
(geometry) The formation or production of any geometrical magnitude, as a line, a surface, a solid, by the motion, in accordance with a mathematical law, of a point or a magnitude, by the motion of a point, of a surface by a line, a sphere by a semicircle, etc.
generation släkte
A single step or stage in the succession of natural descent; a rank or degree in genealogy, the members of a family from the same parents, considered as a single unit. [from 14th c.]

generation gap generation gaps n
generationsklyfta
A disconnect between members of one generation and members of the next based on the later generation developing habits, attitudes, and preferences inconsistent with the experience of the former.

generative AI generative AIs n
generativ AI

generator /ˈdʒɛnəɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ generators n
generator
Especially, a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

genericized trademark genericized trademarks n
varumärkesord
(business, law) A successful brand name or trademark that has come to refer to the generic class of objects rather than the specific brand type.

generosity /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɑsəti/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɒsɪti/ generosities n
generositet
(uncountable) The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time.

generous /ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/ more generous most generous adj
generös givmild
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]

genesis /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/ /ˈd͡ʒɪn.ə.sɪs/ geneses n
uppkomst tillblivelse
The origin, start, or point at which something comes into being.

genet /ˈd͡ʒɛ.nɪt/ genets n
genett
Any of several Old World nocturnal, carnivorous mammals, of the genus Genetta in the family Viverridae, most of which have a spotted coat and a long, ringed tail.

genetic /d͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk/ /d͡ʒɪˈnɛtɪk/ adj
genetisk
(genetics) Relating to genetics or genes. [from 1908]
Caused by genes.

genetic code genetic codes n
genetisk kod
(genetics) The set of rules by which the sequence of bases in DNA are translated into the amino acid sequence of proteins.

genetic engineering n
genteknik
The practice or science of genetic modification.

genetically modified adj
genmodifierad
Produced by genetic modification; abbreviated as GM.

geneticist geneticists n
genetiker
(genetics) A scientist who studies genes.

genetics /d͡ʒə.ˈnɛ.tɪks/ /d͡ʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/ /ˈdʒɛnɐ.ʈɪks/ n
genetik ärftlighetslära ärftlighetsforskning
(biology) The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, in particular chromosomes and DNA.

genial /-ni.əl/ /ˈdʒiːnɪəl/ /ˈd͡ʒinjəl/ more genial most genial adj
genial
Marked by genius.

genie /ˈd͡ʒiː.ni/ genies genii n
demon djinn geni skyddsande
ande
(mythological creature) A fictional magical being that is typically bound to obey the commands of a mortal possessing its container.

genital wart genital warts n
kondylom könsvårta
A wart associated with a highly contagious sexually transmitted infection, caused by some types of human papillomavirus.

genitalia /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nə-/ /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nɪˈteɪ.jəl.jə/ /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nɪˈteɪ.li.jə/ n
könsorgan genitalier
(by extension) Any sex organs, whether external or internal.

genitality n
genitalitet
In Reichian psychoanalysis, the integrated function of the entire sexual apparatus; as opposed to pregenitality, neurosis. Note that in this use, sexuality oriented on the genitalia may not by itself constitute genitality, i.e. phallicism would be considered a pregenitally functioning sexuality.

genitive /ˈd͡ʒɛnətɪv/ adj
genitiv
(grammar) Of or pertaining to that case (as the second case of Latin and Greek nouns) which expresses a quality, origin or possession. It corresponds to the possessive case in English.

genitive /ˈd͡ʒɛnətɪv/ genitives n
genitiv
(grammar, uncountable) An inflection pattern (of any given language) that expresses origin or ownership and possession.
(grammar, countable) A word inflected in the genitive case; a word indicating origin, ownership or possession.

genitive absolute genitive absolutes genitives absolute n
absolut genitiv
(grammar) an independent phrase in a sentence conveying additional circumstances in the genitive case; present in many Indo-European languages, such as:

genius /ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ /ˈd͡ʒi.ni.əs/ /ˈd͡ʒin.jəs/ genii geniuses n
geni
(countable) Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art etc.

genizah /ɡɛˈnizə/ /ɡɛˈniːzə/ genizahs genizot genizoth n
geniza
(Jewish law) A depository where sacred Hebrew books or other sacred items that by Jewish law cannot be disposed of are kept before they can be properly buried in a cemetery.

genoa /ˈdʒɛnəʊə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.oʊ.ə/ genoas n
genua
(nautical) A staysail that resembles a jib but extends aft beyond the mast.

genocidal /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈsaɪdəl/ more genocidal most genocidal adj
folkmords-
Causative of or relating to an act or policy of genocide.

genocide /ˈd͡ʒɛnəsaɪd/ genocides n
folkmord genocid
The systematic and deliberate destruction of a group of people, typically by killing substantial numbers of them, on the basis of their ethnicity, religion, or nationality.

genocider genociders n
folkmördare
One who commits genocide.

genome /d͡ʒɨˈnoʊm/ /ˈd͡ʒiː.noʊm/ /ˈd͡ʒiː.nəʊm/ genomes n
genom arvsmassa
(genetics) The complete genetic information (either DNA or, in some viruses, RNA) of an organism.

genomics n
genforskning genomik
(genetics) The study of the complete genome of an organism.

genotype /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.taɪp/ /ˈd͡ʒiːn.oʊ.taɪp/ genotypes n
genotyp
(genetics) The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.

genre /d͡ʒɑnɚ/ /ˈ(d)ʒɑn.ɹə/ /ˈ(d)ʒɒn.ɹə/ genres n
genre
A kind; a stylistic category or sort, especially of literature or other artworks.

gens /d͡ʒɛnz/ /ɡɛns/ genses gentes n
gens
(Ancient Rome, historical) A legally defined unit of Roman society, being a collection of people related through a common ancestor by birth, marriage or adoption, possibly over many generations, and sharing the same nomen gentilicium.

genteel /d͡ʒɛnˈtiːl/ more genteel most genteel adj
förnäm
Polite and well-mannered.

gentlefolk /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩fəʊk/ /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩ˌfoʊk/ [ˈd͡ʒɛɾ̃l̩-] n
fint folk herrskap
(archaic) People of superior social position.

gentleman /ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/ [ˈd͡ʒɛɾ̃.ɫ̩.mən] gentlemen n
herre
(chiefly, _, historical) A man of gentle but not noble birth, particularly a man of means (originally ownership of property) who does not work for a living but has no official status in a peerage; (UK, _, law) an armiferous man ranking below a knight.
gentleman herre
Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man.
herr herre
(polite, _, term of address) Any man.
herrtoalett
(cricket) An amateur player, particularly one whose wealth permits him to forego payment.

gentlemen's club gentlemen's clubs n
herrklubb
(USA, euphemistic) A strip club. [from 1990s]

gently /ˈd͡ʒɛntli/ gentlier gentliest more gently most gently adv
ömt
In a gentle manner; to a gentle degree.

gentoo penguin gentoo penguins n
åsnepingvin
A species of penguin, Pygoscelis papua, with a distinctive wide white stripe extending like a bonnet across the top of its head.

gentrification /d͡ʒɛn.tɹɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ gentrifications n
gentrifiering
(urban studies) The renewal and rebuilding that accompanies the influx of middle class or affluent people into deteriorating areas and often displaces earlier, usually poorer, residents; any example of such a process.

gentrify /ˈd͡ʒɛn.tɹɪ.faɪ/ v
gentrifiera
(transitive) To renovate or improve something, especially housing or district, to make it more appealing to the middle classes (often with the negative association of pricing out existing residents).

genuflect /ˈd͡ʒɛn.jʊ.flɛkt/ v
knäböja knäfalla
(intransitive, archaic) To bend the knee, as in servitude.
(intransitive) To briefly enter a position that touches one knee to the ground in a manner that is typically associated with formal homage or religious worship.

genuine /ˈd͡ʒɛnjuːˌaɪn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnjuːˌɪn/ more genuine most genuine adj
genuin äkta
Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native

genus /ˈdʒiːnəs/ /ˈdʒɛnəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːnəs/ genera genuses genusses n
släkte genus
(biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below family (Lat. familia) and above species.
A taxon at this rank.

geo- prefix
geo-
Earth

geobotany n
växtgeografi
The branch of biogeography that is concerned with the geographic distribution of plant species.

geocentric /ˌdʒiːəʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
geocentrisk
Having the Earth at the center.

geochemistry geochemistries n
geokemi
(chemistry) The branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical composition of the Earth and other planets, and with the chemical processes that occur in the formation of rocks and minerals etc.

geodesy /dʒiːˈɒdɪsi/ /d͡ʒiˈɑdəsi/ geodesies n
geodesi
(sciences, geography) The discipline which deals with the measurement and representation of Earth, its gravitational field and geodynamic phenomena (polar motion, Earth tides, and crustal motion) in three-dimensional, time-varying space

geoglyph /ˈd͡ʒiːə(ʊ)ɡlɪf/ /ˈd͡ʒiːəɡlɪf/ geoglyphs n
geoglyf
(chiefly, archaeology) A large-scale drawing or image made on the ground by arranging lines of stones, scratching the earth, etc., and often only fully visible from a distance or the air.

geographer /d͡ʒiˈɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/ /d͡ʒiːˈɒɡ.ɹə.fə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒiːˈɔɡ.ɹə.fə(ɹ)/ geographers n
geograf
A specialist in geography.

geographic /d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪk/ more geographic most geographic adj
geografisk
Pertaining to geography (or to geographics)

geographic information system geographic information systems n
GIS
An electronic system used to store, process and display geographic information, especially maps

geography /dʒɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ /d͡ʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/ /ˈdʒɒɡɹəfi/ geographies n
geografi
The study of the physical properties of the earth, including how humans affect and are affected by them.

geoid /ˈdʒiːɔɪd/ /ˈd͡ʒiˌɔɪd/ geoids n
geoid
(geography, geodesy) The shape, extending through landmasses (continents, etc.), that the surface of the oceans of the Earth would take under the influence of the Earth's gravity and rotation alone, disregarding other factors such as winds and tides; that is, a surface of constant gravitational potential at zero elevation.

geologic /ˌdʒiː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk/ more geologic most geologic adj
geologisk
Of, or relating to geology or a geologic time scale.

geologist /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/ /d͡ʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ geologists n
geolog
A person whose occupation specializes in the science of geology, especially at a professional or academic level.

geology /d͡ʒiˈɑl.ə.dʒi/ /d͡ʒɪˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ geologies n
geologi
The science that studies the structure of the earth (or other planets), together with its origin and development, especially by examination of its rocks.

geomancy geomancies n
geomanti
A method of divination using earth or the ground, such as interpreting markings on the ground or how handfuls of dirt land when tossed.

geometric /ˌd͡ʒi.oʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒi.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈmet.ɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ more geometric most geometric adj
geometrisk
Of or relating to geometry.
Increasing or decreasing in a geometric progression.
Using simple shapes such as circles, triangles, and lines in a decorative object.

geometric progression geometric progressions n
geometrisk följd
(analysis) A sequence in which each term except the first is obtained from the previous by multiplying it by a constant value, known as the common ratio of the geometric progression.

geometrically more geometrically most geometrically adv
geometriskt
In a geometric manner.

geometrid moth geometrid moths n
mätare
(entomology) Any of the various moths of the family Geometridae.

geometry /d͡ʒiˈɑ.mə.tɹi/ /d͡ʒiːˈɒm.ɪ.tɹi/ /d͡ʒiːˈɔm.ə.tɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɒm.ɪ.tɹi/ geometries n
geometri
(mathematics, uncountable) The branch of mathematics dealing with spatial relationships.
(algebraic geometry, countable) A mathematical object comprising representations of a space and of its spatial relationships.

geomorphological more geomorphological most geomorphological adj
geomorfologisk
Of or pertaining to geomorphology

geomorphology geomorphologies n
geomorfologi
The study of landforms, their classification, origin, development, and history.

geophysical /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈfɪz.ɪk.əl/ adj
geofysisk
Of or pertaining to geophysics.

geophysicist geophysicists n
geofysiker
(geology, physics) A physicist who specialises in geophysics.

geophysics /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
geofysik
A branch of earth science dealing with the physical processes and phenomena occurring in the earth and in its vicinity.

geopolitical more geopolitical most geopolitical adj
geopolitisk
Of or relating to geopolitics.

geopolitics n
geopolitik
The study of the effects of geography (especially economic geography) on international politics.

geranium /dʒəˈɹeɪni.əm/ gerania geraniums n
pelargon pelargonia
The common name for flowering plants of the genus Pelargonium.

gerbil /ˈdʒɜːbl̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɝbl̩/ gerbils n
gerbil ökenråtta
A member of one of several species of small, jumping, murine rodents, of the genus Gerbillus and certain other genera in subfamily Gerbillinae, with leaping powers resembling those of the jerboa, native to Africa, India, and Southern Europe.

gerenuk /ˈɡɛɹɛnuːk/ gerenuks n
giraffgasell
A type of long-necked gazelle, Litocranius walleri, native to central and eastern Africa.

germ /d͡ʒɜːm/ /d͡ʒɝm/ germs n
mikrob bakterie
(biology) The small mass of cells from which a part of an organism develops, or a macroscopic but immature form of that part; a bud.
A pathogen: a pathogenic microorganism, such as a bacterium or virus.
frö
(figurative) The origin or earliest version of an idea or project.

germander /d͡ʒəˈmændə/ /d͡ʒɚˈmændɚ/ germanders n
gamander
Any plant of the genus Teucrium, some with small, pink, white, or pale purple flowers and a small upper lip.

germanium /d͡ʒɚˈmeɪni.əm/ germaniums n
germanium
A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Ge) with an atomic number of 32: a lustrous, hard-brittle, grayish-white metalloid in the carbon group.

germanophilia n
tyskeri
The love of Germany, the Germans, or German culture.

germinate /ˈd͡ʒɜː(ɹ)mɪneɪt/ v
gro
(intransitive, botany, horticulture) Of a seed, to begin to grow, to sprout roots and leaves.
(transitive) To cause to grow; to produce.

gerontocracy /ˌdʒɛɹənˈtɒkɹəsi/ gerontocracies n
gerontokrati
Government by elders.

gerontophile gerontophiles n
gerontofil
A person with primary or exclusive sexual attraction towards the elderly.

gerontophilia n
gerontofili
Sexual attraction toward the elderly.

gerund /-ʌnd/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹənd/ gerunds n
gerundium
(grammar) A verbal form that functions as a verbal noun. (In English, a gerund has the same spelling as a present participle, but functions differently; however, this distinction may be ambiguous or unclear and so is no longer made in some modern texts such as A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language and The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language)
(grammar) In some languages such as Dutch, Italian or Russian, a verbal form similar to a present participle, but functioning as an adverb to form adverbial phrases or continuous tense. These constructions have various names besides gerund, depending on the language, such as conjunctive participles, active participles, adverbial participles, transgressives, etc.

gerundive /dʒəˈɹʌndɪv/ gerundives n
gerundivum
(in Latin, _, grammar) a verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.

gestalt /-ˈst-/ /ɡəˈstɔlt/ /ɡəˈʃtælt/ /ɡəˈʃtɑːlt/ /ɡəˈʃtɔlt/ gestalten gestalts n
gestalt
A collection of physical, biological, psychological or symbolic elements that creates a whole, unified concept or pattern which is other than the sum of its parts, due to the relationships between the parts (of a character, personality, entity, or being)

gestaltism n
gestaltpsykologi
(psychology) Gestalt psychology

gestation /d͡ʒɛsˈteɪʃən/ gestations n
dräktighet graviditet
The period of time during which an animal or human offspring physically develops inside the mother's body until it is born.

gestic /ˈd͡ʒɛstɪk/ adj
historisk saga
Pertaining to deeds or feats of arms; legendary.
gestisk
Relating to bodily motion; consisting of gestures.

gesticulate /dʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt/ /dʒɛsˈtɪkjʊleɪt/ /d͡ʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt/ v
gestikulera
(intransitive) To make gestures or motions, as in speaking.

gesture /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɝ/ gestures n
gest
An act or a remark that serves as a formality or as a sign of attitude.
gest åtbörd
(obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.

gesture /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɝ/ v
gestikulera
(intransitive) To make a gesture or gestures.
(transitive) To express something by a gesture or gestures.

get /ɡɛt/ /ɡɪt/ v
få skaffa
(ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.
(intransitive, obsolete) To make acquisitions; to gain; to profit.
bli
(copulative) To become, or cause oneself to become.
bli få göra
(transitive) To cause to become; to bring about.
ta
(transitive) To respond to (a telephone call, a doorbell, etc).
få bli kunna
(intransitive, catenative) (with full infinitive) To be able, be permitted, or have the opportunity (to do something desirable or ironically implied to be desirable).
få
(transitive) To find as an answer.
få erhålla hämta anlända emottaga fånga
(transitive, informal) To bring to reckoning; to catch (as a criminal); to effect retribution.
få bli begripa fatta uppfatta skaffa
(archaic) To learn; to commit to memory; to memorize; sometimes with out.

get a grip v
skärpa
(idiomatic, mostly, imperative) To come to one's senses and become more rational after having experienced a strong emotion.

get a word in edgewise /ˌɡɛt ə ˈwɜːd ɪn ˈɛdʒwaɪz/ /ˌɡɛt ə ˈwɝd ɪn ˈɛdʒwaɪz/ v
få en syl i vädret
(US, usually, in the negative) To break into or participate in a conversation.

get along v
hålla sams komma överens
(intransitive, idiomatic, often followed by with) To interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble.
klara sig
(intransitive, idiomatic) To survive; to do well enough.

get away with v
komma undan med
(idiom) To escape punishment for doing something objectionable.

get back v
komma tillbaka återvända
(intransitive) Return to where one came from.
återfå få tillbaka
(transitive) To retrieve (something); to have (something) returned.
ge igen hämnas
(transitive, often, with at or against) To do something to hurt or harm (someone) who has hurt or harmed one; to take revenge.

get by v
klara
(intransitive, idiomatic) To subsist; to succeed, survive, or manage, at least at a minimal level.

get changed v
klä om
(idiomatic) To change one's clothing (usually for a specific purpose).

get cold feet /ˌɡɛt ˈkoʊld fit/ /ˌɡɛt ˈkəʊld fiːt/ v
få kalla fötter
(This entry is a translation hub.) To develop cold feet, in the sense of nervousness about going through with something.

get dressed v
klä på sig
To dress; to put on clothes; to clothe oneself.

get drunk v
berusa berusad full supa
(intransitive) To intoxicate oneself with alcohol. (This entry is a translation hub.)
berusa full supa
(transitive) To make drunk. (This entry is a translation hub.)

get in v
gå in
(intransitive) To enter a place; to gain access.
komma in
(intransitive, transitive, idiomatic) To secure membership at a selective school.
invälja vald
(intransitive, idiomatic) To be elected to some office.

get laid v
ligga
(slang, transitive, often, vulgar) To cause to have sex.

get lost interjection
dunsta försvinn stick
(colloquial, dismissal, impolite) Used to rudely tell somebody to go away or leave one alone.

get lost v
gå vilse irra bort sig förirra komma vilse
(intransitive) To lose one's way.

get married v
gifta
(intransitive) To become married (to someone).
gifta sig
(reciprocal, intransitive) To become married (to each other).

get off v
stiga av
(transitive, intransitive) To disembark, especially from mass transportation such as a bus or train; to depart from (a path, highway, etc).

get off one's chest v
lätta på hjärtat
(idiomatic) To relieve oneself by talking to someone.

get on someone's nerves v
gå på nerverna
(idiomatic) To annoy or irritate someone; to bother someone.

get one's act together v
ta sig i kragen
(idiomatic) To become serious, organized, worthwhile, etc.

get one's finger out v
få tummen ur
(intransitive, idiomatic) To proceed with the matter in hand.

get over v
komma över
(idiomatic, transitive) To forget and move on.

get rid of v
bli av med göra sig av med
(transitive, idiom) To rid oneself of; to cause oneself to be free of or released from.

get something over with v
överstökad
(idiomatic) To proceed to do something as soon as possible, especially so as to have something unpleasant behind oneself.

get the hang of v
få kläm på
(colloquial) To begin to understand or manage at a basic level; to learn to handle with some skill.

get to know v
lära känna
(transitive) To become acquainted with (someone or something); to meet someone.

get to the point v
komma till saken
(idiomatic) To state (something) directly; as opposed to in a long-winded way.

get up v
gå upp
To rise from one's bed (often implying to wake up).

get up on the wrong side of the bed v
vakna på fel sida
(idiomatic) To feel irritable; to be in a bad mood; to have a bad day from the start, for no particular reason.

get used v
vänja
(intransitive) To become accustomed to something; to acclimate; to adjust.

get well soon phraseologicalUnit
krya på dig krya
Expressing hope that the listener will soon recover from illness.

get wind of v
få nys om
(idiomatic, transitive) To hear about; to learn of, especially with respect to facts intended to have been kept confidential or secret.

getting used to n
vänja sig vid
Acclimation, adjustment.

gewgaw /ˈɡjuːɡɔː/ /ˈɡuɡɔ/ gewgaws n
lullull
A showy trifle, a toy; a showy trinket, ornament or decoration. [from 15th c.]

geyser /ˈɡaɪ.sɚ/ /ˈɡaɪ.zə/ /ˈɡaɪ.zɚ/ /ˈɡiː.zə/ geysers n
gejser
(planetology, geology, volcanology) A boiling natural spring which throws forth jets of water, mud, etc., at frequent intervals, driven upwards by the expansive power of steam.

ghastly /ˈɡæs(t).li/ /ˈɡɑːs(t).li/ ghastlier ghastliest adj
förskräcklig hemsk
Extremely bad.

ghazal /ˈɡæzæl/ ghazals n
ghasel ghazal ghazel
A poetic form mostly used for love poetry in Middle Eastern, South, and Central Asian poetry.

ghee /ɡiː/ [ɡʱiː] ghees n
skirat smör
A type of clarified butter used in South Asian cooking; usli ghee.

gherkin /ˈɡɜːkɪn/ /ˈɡɝkɪn/ gherkins n
ättiksgurka saltgurka
A small cucumber, often pickled whole.

ghetto bird ghetto birds n
polishelikopter
(slang, US, idiomatic) A police helicopter, specifically in the context of patrolling or searching impoverished, high-crime urban areas (the ghetto).

ghettoization ghettoizations n
gettoisering

ghost /ɡoʊst/ /ɡɐʉst/ /ɡəʊst/ ghosts n
spöke vålnad skugga fantom ande gast
The disembodied soul; the soul or spirit of a deceased person; a spirit appearing after death.

ghost rocket ghost rockets n
spökraket
(ufology) Any of the rocket- or missile-shaped unidentified flying objects sighted in 1946, mostly in Sweden and nearby countries.

ghost story ghost stories n
spökhistoria
A story about ghosts or the supernatural, often meant to be frightening.

ghost town /ˈɡoʊst taʊn/ /ˈɡəʊst taʊn/ ghost towns n
spökstad
A town which has become deserted, usually due to failing economic activity, especially one that still has substantial visible remains.

ghost train ghost trains n
spöktåg
A fairground attraction in which participants ride through a haunted house in a railcar.

ghosthunter ghosthunters n
spökjägare
A person who attempts to track down ghosts.

ghostwriter ghostwriters n
spökskrivare
A professional writer who is paid to write material that is officially credited to another person; one who writes on behalf of someone else, often for a celebrity.

ghoul /ɡuːl/ /ɡʊəl/ ghouls n
ghoul
(mythology, Islam) A demon said to feed on corpses.

ghrelin /ˈɡɹɛlɪn/ ghrelins n
ghrelin
(biochemistry) A peptide hormone, secreted in the stomach when empty, that increases appetite and secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. [from 1999]

giant /ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ənt/ /ˈd͡ʒaɪnt/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɪ.ənt/ [ˈd͡ʒəɪ̯(ə)nt] adj
jättelik enorm jättestor
Very large.

giant /ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ənt/ /ˈd͡ʒaɪnt/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɪ.ənt/ [ˈd͡ʒəɪ̯(ə)nt] giants n
jätte gigant
A mythical human of very great size.
A very tall and large person.
(astronomy) A star that is considerably more luminous than a main sequence star of the same temperature (e.g. red giant, blue giant).

giant anteater giant anteaters n
jättemyrslok
The largest species of anteater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, found in Central and South America.

giant fennel n
jättestinkfloka
Ferula communis, a tall herbaceous perennial (not a true fennel), of the family Apiaceae, native to the Mediterranean and eastern Africa.

giant otter giant otters n
jätteutter
A South American mustelid, Pteronura brasiliensis, that can reach 1.7m in length.

giant panda giant pandas n
panda jättepanda
A rare, black and white mammal, Ailuropoda melanoleuca, in the ursid (bear) family.

giant rhubarb giant rhubarbs n
röd jättegunnera
The plant Gunnera tinctoria and its edible stems, native to southern Chile

giant slalom giant slaloms n
storslalom
(snowboarding) An Alpine snowboarding discipline derived from the skiing discipline.

giant squid giant squid giant squids n
jättebläckfisk
Any of the very large squid, of the genus Architeuthis (family Architeuthidae), that live at great depths, and of which little is known.

giantess /ˈd͡ʒaɪəntɛs/ giantesses n
jättinna
(fantasy, mythology) A female giant.

gibberish /ˈd͡ʒɪb.ə.ɹɪʃ/ gibberishes n
rotvälska gallimatias grekiska nonsens
Speech or writing that is unintelligible, incoherent or meaningless.
fikonspråk
Needlessly obscure or overly technical language.

gibbet /ˈd͡ʒɪbɪt/ v
stegla
(transitive) To execute (someone), or display (a body), on a gibbet.

giblet /ˈd͡ʒɪblət/ /ˈɡɪblət/ giblets n
krås
(usually, in the plural) The edible viscera of a bird.

giddy /ˈɡɪdi/ giddier giddiest adj
vimmelkantig yr
Feeling a sense of spinning in the head, causing a perception of unsteadiness and being about to fall down; dizzy.
svindlande
Causing or likely to cause dizziness or a feeling of unsteadiness.
förnöjd lycklig själaglad
Unable to concentrate or think seriously; easily excited; impulsive; also, lightheartedly silly; frivolous.

giddyup /ˈɡɪdiˌʌp/ /ˈɡɪdɪˌʌp/ /ˌɡɪdɪˈʌp/ interjection
hoppla
(directed at a horse) Move on!, go faster!

gift /ɡɪft/ gifts n
gåva present skänk
Something given to another voluntarily, without charge.
begåvning gåva
A talent or natural ability.

gift /ɡɪft/ v
donera skänka
(transitive) To give as a gift or donation.

gift card gift cards n
presentkort
A gift certificate in the form of a card issued by retailers as an alternative to a non-monetary gift, allowing the bearer to purchase goods up to its face value.

gift certificate gift certificates n
presentkort
A gift voucher entitling the bearer to a free product or service, intended to be purchased as a gift.

gift of the gab gifts of the gab n
käft munläder talets gåva
(idiomatic) The ability to talk readily, glibly, and convincingly, especially on trivial matters and small talk.

gift-wrap gift-wraps n
presentpapper

gifted /ˈɡɪftɪd/ more gifted most gifted adj
begåvad
Endowed with special, in particular intellectual, abilities.

gig /ɡɪɡ/ gigs n
gig framträdande spelning
Originally (music) , a performing engagement by a musician or musical group; (by extension, film, television, theater) a job or role for a performer.
påhugg
(by extension) Any job, especially one that is freelance or temporary, or done on an on-demand basis.
gigg
(Southern England, by extension) A similar rowing boat or sailboat, especially one used for racing; specifically, a six-oared sea rowing boat commonly found in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
(road transport, historical) A two-wheeled carriage drawn by a single horse.
A small, narrow, open boat carried in a larger ship, and used for transportation between the ship and the shore, another vessel, etc.

gigabyte /ˈd͡ʒɪɡəbaɪt/ /ˈɡɪɡəbaɪt/ gigabytes n
gigabyte
(computing, formal) One billion (109, or 1,000,000,000) bytes or 1,000 megabytes.

gigantic /d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ more gigantic most gigantic adj
gigantisk jättestor jättelik
Very large.

giggle /ˈɡɪɡl̩/ v
fnissa fnittra
To laugh gently in a playful, nervous, or affected manner.

gigolo /ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.ə.loʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/ /ˈʒɪɡ.loʊ/ /ˈʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/ gigolos n
gigolo manshora
A man who has a sexual relationship with a woman from whom he receives payment.
A hired escort or dancing partner for a woman.

gild /ɡɪld/ v
förgylla
(transitive) To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.

gilded /ˈɡɪldɪd/ adj
gyllene
Having the color or quality of gold.

gilder /ˈɡɪldə/ /ˈɡɪldɚ/ gilders n
förgyllare
One who gilds; especially one whose occupation is to overlay things with gold.

gilet /ʒɪˈleɪ/ /ˈʒiːleɪ/ /ˈʒɪleɪ/ gilets n
gilet

gill /ɡɪl/ gills n
gäl
(animal anatomy) A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.
gäl lamell
(mycology) One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, the surface of which bears the spore-producing organs.

gillyflower /ˈdʒɪl.ɪˌflaʊə/ /ˈd͡ʒɪl.iˌflaʊɚ/ /ˈɡɪl.iˌflaʊɚ/ gillyflowers n
nejlika
(heraldiccharge) A stylized representation of a carnation blossom, usually red, and shown with or without a slip and leaves.

gilo gilos n
afrikansk vildaubergine
Fruit of the scarlet eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum)

gilt /ɡɪlt/ [ɡɪɫt] more gilt most gilt adj
förgylld guldfärgad gyllene
Golden coloured.

gimlet /ˈɡɪm.lət/ gimlets n
gimlet
A cocktail, usually made with gin and lime juice.

gimmick /ˈɡɪm.ɪk/ gimmicks n
gimmick
A clever ploy or strategy.

gimmick /ˈɡɪm.ɪk/ v
preparera
To rig or set up with a trick or device.

gin /d͡ʒɪn/ gins n
gin
A colourless non-aged alcoholic liquor made by distilling fermented grains such as barley, corn, oats or rye with juniper berries; the base for many cocktails.

gin and tonic gin and tonics gins and tonic gins and tonics n
gin och tonic
(uncountable) A simple cocktail made from gin and tonic water, often served on ice and with a slice of lime or lemon.

ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚ/ gingers n
ingefära
The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative.
The plant that produces this rhizome.
rödtott
(colloquial, often, _, derogatory, countable) A person with reddish-brown hair; a redhead.

ginger beer ginger beers n
ingefärsöl
(uncountable) A fermented, typically non-alcoholic, drink flavoured with ginger.

gingerbread /ˈd͡ʒɪn.(d͡)ʒəˌbɹɛd/ /ˈd͡ʒɪn.d͡ʒɚˌbɹɛd/ gingerbreads n
pepparkaka
(food) A type of cake whose main flavoring is ginger.

gingerbread house gingerbread houses n
pepparkakshus
A novelty confectionery in the shape of a house, with walls, roof and sometimes chimney made of dense, crisp gingerbread, held together with frosting and decorated with candies; popular especially at Christmastime.

gingerbread man gingerbread men n
pepparkaksgubbe pepparkaksgumma
A biscuit/cookie in the shape of a person and flavoured with ginger.

gingerly /ˈdʒɪn(d)ʒəli/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚli/ more gingerly most gingerly adv
varsamt
In a cautious and delicate manner; (very) carefully or cautiously.

gingersnap gingersnaps n
pepparkaka
A type of biscuit (American: cookie) made from dough seasoned with ginger.

ginkgo /ˈɡɪŋ.kəʊ/ ginkgoes ginkgos n
ginkgo kinesiskt tempelträd tempelträd
The seed of a ginkgo tree.

ginseng /ˈd͡ʒɪnsɛŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnsɪŋ/ ginsengs n
ginsenger
ginseng
Any plant of two species of the genus Panax (Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolius), having forked roots supposed to have medicinal and aphrodisiac properties.

giraffe /dʒɪˈɹɑːf/ /d͡ʒəˈɹæf/ giraffe giraffes n
giraff
A ruminant, of the genus Giraffa, of the African savannah with long legs and highly elongated neck, which make it the tallest living animal; yellow fur patterned with dark spots, often in the form of a network; and two or more short, skin-covered horns, so-called; strictly speaking the horn-like projections are ossicones.

gird /ɡɜːd/ /ɡɝd/ girds n
pik
A sarcastic remark.

gird /ɡɜːd/ /ɡɝd/ v
binda bunta
(transitive) To bind with a flexible rope or cord.
omgjorda omgärda omringa spänna
(transitive) To encircle with, or as if with a belt.

gird up one's loins v
omgjorda sina länder
(idiomatic, intransitive) To prepare oneself for something demanding.

girder /ˈɡɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɝdɚ/ girders n
balk bindbjälke bärbjälke
A beam of steel, wood, or reinforced concrete, used as a main horizontal support in a building or structure.

girdle /ˈɡɜːdl̩/ /ˈɡɝdl̩/ girdles n
gördel
A belt or sash at the waist, often used to support stockings or hosiery.

girl /ɡɛəl/ /ɡɜːɫ/ /ɡɝ.əl/ /ɡɝl/ /ɡɪəl/ /ɡɵːl/ [ɡʏw] girls n
flicka jänta tjej tös piga tjänsteflicka
A young female human, or sometimes a young female animal.
tjej flicka
(sometimes, offensive, see usage note) A woman, especially a young and often attractive woman.

girl crazy more girl crazy most girl crazy adj
tjejtokig
(informal) Having a great romantic or sexual attraction to girls of one's age group.

girl's name girls' names n
flicknamn
A given name for a girl.

girlfriend /ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/ /ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/ girlfriends n
flickvän kärasta tjej
A female partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.
(LGBT) A fellow gay man, especially a friend as opposed to a sexual partner.
väninna tjejkompis
A female friend of a woman or girl.

girly /ˈɡɜːli/ /ˈɡɝli/ girlier girliest adj
tjejig
Characteristic of a stereotypical girl, very effeminate, gentle; unmasculine.

girlyman girlymen n
fjolla
(slang, derogatory) An effeminate man.

girth /ɡɜːθ/ /ɡɝθ/ girths n
gjord sadelgjord
A band passed under the belly of an animal, which holds a saddle or a harness saddle in place.
The part of an animal around which the girth fits.
(informal) One's waistline circumference, most often a large one.
A small horizontal brace or girder.
(graph theory) The length of the shortest cycle in a graph.
omkrets gjord omfång sadelgjord
The distance measured around an object.

gist /d͡ʒɪst/ gists n
kontenta
(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.

give /ɡɪv/ v
ge efter
To cause (a disease or condition) in, or to transmit (a disease or condition) to.
(transitive) To provide, as, a service or a broadcast.
(ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).
To communicate or announce (advice, tidings, etc.); to pronounce or utter (an opinion, a judgment, a shout, etc.).
ge giva
To transfer one's possession or holding of (something) to (someone).

give a bad name v
dåligt rykte
To cause people to lose respect, reverence or esteem for something or someone.

give a shit /ˈɡɪv ə ˌʃɪt/ v
bry sig ge blanka fan ge fan skita i strunta i
(vulgar, chiefly in negative constructions) To care what someone else thinks or does, particularly in relation to what they think or say about the speaker.

give back v
återlämna
(archaic) To recede; to retreat.

give birth v
föda
(intransitive, of viviparous animals) To release live offspring from the body into the environment.
(transitive, figuratively, usually, with to, idiom) To become the source of.
föda kläcka
(transitive, with to, of viviparous animals) To become the parent of by birthing.

give in v
ge efter vika
To collapse or fall.
ge med sig ge upp vika
(idiomatic) To relent, yield, surrender or admit defeat.

give me v
ge mig giv mig räck mig
An expression of strong preference or approbation for a named thing.

give off /ɡɪv ɒf/ v
avge
(transitive) To emit; to produce and send forth; to come across in some manner.

give paw /ˌɡɪv ˈpɑ/ /ˌɡɪv ˈpɔ/ /ˌɡɪv ˈpɔː/ interjection
vacker tass
A command for a dog to give paw.

give paw /ˌɡɪv ˈpɑ/ /ˌɡɪv ˈpɔ/ /ˌɡɪv ˈpɔː/ v
vacker tass
Of dogs, to present one's paw for a handshake with a human.

give someone a piece of one's mind v
avhyvling
(idiomatic) To express one's opinion strongly; to voice one's disagreement or dissatisfaction, especially with another person; to scold or rebuke someone.

give the finger v
ge fingret peka finger
(usually, _, transitive) To make an obscene gesture (towards someone) by closing the fist and extending the middle finger upwards.

give up v
ge upp
(transitive) To surrender (someone or something)
(transitive) To lose hope concerning (someone or something)
ge upp överge
(transitive) To stop or quit (an activity, etc.)
lämna ifrån sig
(transitive) To relinquish (something)
överge
(transitive) To abandon (someone or something)
ge upp ge sig
(intransitive) To admit defeat, capitulate.

give up the ghost v
ge upp andan
(intransitive, idiomatic) To cease clinging to life; to die.

give way v
ge efter ge med sig
To yield to persistent persuasion.
ge efter vika
To collapse or break under physical stresses.
vika
To be followed, succeeded, or replaced by.
To allow another person to intervene to make a point or ask a question whilst one is delivering a speech.
väja
To give precedence to other road users.

given /ˈɡɪv.ən/ more given most given adj
given
Already arranged.
Particular, specific.

given /ˈɡɪv.ən/ givens n
given givet
A condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation.

given /ˈɡɪv.ən/ preposition
med tanke på
Considering; taking into account.

given name given names n
förnamn tilltalsnamn
A personal name chosen for a child, usually by their parents.

gizmo /ˈɡɪzmoʊ/ gizmos n
mackapär manick mojäng grunka tingest
(slang) Something, generally a device, for which one does not know the proper term.

gizzard /ˈɡɪzəd/ /ˈɡɪzɚd/ gizzards n
muskelmage
A specialized organ constructed of thick muscular walls found in the digestive tract of some animals, including archosaurs (including crocodilians and birds), earthworms, some gastropods, some fish, and some crustaceans, and used for grinding up food, often aided by particles of stone or grit.

glabrous skin n
listhud
(anatomy) Skin normally devoid of hair.

glacial acetic acid n
isättika

glacial erratic glacial erratics n
flyttblock
A rock that differs from the size and type of rock native to the area in which it rests, usually large and transported there by a glacier.

glacier /ˈɡleɪ.ʃɚ/ /ˈɡleɪs.jə/ /ˈɡleɪs.jɚ/ /ˈɡlæs.jə/ glaciers n
glaciär jökel
(geology) A large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill.

glacier buttercup glacier buttercups n
renblomma
An arctic-alpine flowering plant, Ranunculus glacialis

glaciological adj
glaciologisk

glaciology /ˌɡleɪsɪˈɒlədʒi/ /ˌɡleɪʃiˈɑləd͡ʒi/ glaciologies n
glaciologi
(geography) The study of ice and its effect on the landscape, especially the study of glaciers. [from late 19th c.]

glacis /ˈɡleɪsɪs/ /ˈɡlæsi/ glacis glacises n
glacis glaci
(architectural element, also, figuratively) A gentle incline in front of a fortification which protects it from cannon fire and exposes attackers to more effective return fire from defenders.

glad /ɡlæd/ gladder gladdest more glad most glad adj
glad belåten nöjd
Pleased, happy, gratified.

gladden /ˈɡlædən/ v
glädja
(transitive) To cause (something) to become more glad.

glade /ɡleɪd/ glades n
glänta
An open passage through a wood; a grassy open or cleared space in a forest.
vak
An open space in the ice on a river or lake.

gladiator /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtɚ/ gladiators n
gladiator
(in ancient Rome) A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.

gladiatrix gladiatrices gladiatrixes n
gladiatrix
(rare) gladiator (female)

gladiolus /ɡlædɪˈoʊləs/ /ɡlædɪˈəʊləs/ gladioli gladioluses n
gladiolus
Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Gladiolus, having sword-shaped leaves and showy flowers on spikes; gladiola.

gladly /ˈɡlædli/ gladlier gladliest more gladly most gladly adv
gärna
Willingly; certainly.

glaive /ɡleɪv/ glaives n
glav
(obsolete, historical) A light lance with a long, sharp-pointed head.
(historical) A weapon consisting of a pole with a large blade fixed on the end, the edge of which is on the outside curve.
(loosely, or, poetic, archaic) A sword, particularly a broadsword.

glamorous /ˈɡlaməɹəs/ more glamorous most glamorous adj
glamorös
Having glamour; stylish.

glamour /ˈɡlæmə/ /ˈɡlæmɚ/ glamours n
glamour
(uncountable) Alluring beauty or charm (often with sex appeal).

glance /ɡlæns/ /ɡlɑːns/ glances n
blick
(also, figuratively) A brief or cursory look.

gland /ɡlænd/ glands n
körtel
(zoology) A specialized cell, group of cells, or organ of endothelial origin in the human or animal body that synthesizes a chemical substance, such as hormones or breast milk, and releases it, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).
(botany) A secretory structure on the surface of an organ.

glans /ɡlænz/ glandes glans n
ollon
(anatomy) A structure at the extremity of the penis and of the clitoris in humans and other mammals.
ekollon ollon
The acorn or mast of the oak and similar fruits.

glans penis /ˌɡlænz ˈpiːnɪs/ glandes penes glandes penis glandes penium glans penes glans penises n
ollon penisollon
(anatomy) A conical vascularized body forming the extremity of the penis.

glaring /ˈɡlɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɡlɛɹɪŋ/ more glaring most glaring adj
bländande
Reflecting with glare.
uppenbar
Blatant, obvious.

glasnost glasnosts n
glasnost
(historical) 1980s and early 1990s policy of the Soviet Union under Gorbachev to allow more government transparency; often paired with perestroika

glass /ɡlæs/ /ɡlɑːs/ [ɡlas] [ɡleəs] [ɡläːs] [ɡlæs] [ɡlɐːs] [ɡlɑːs] [ɡlɛəs] glasses n
glas
(usually, uncountable) An amorphous solid, often transparent substance, usually made by melting silica sand with various additives (for most purposes, a mixture of soda, potash and lime is added).
(countable) A vessel from which one drinks, especially one made of glass, plastic, or similar translucent or semi-translucent material.

glass ceiling glass ceilings n
glastak
(idiomatic) An unwritten, uncodified barrier to further promotion or progression, in employment and elsewhere, for a member of a specific demographic group.

glass cutter glass cutters n
glasskärare
A hand tool used for scoring a piece of glass so that it can be snapped cleanly in two.

glass eel glass eels n
glasål
The transparent larva of an eel.

glass eye glass eyes n
emaljöga glasöga
An artificial eyeball, not necessarily made from glass, intended to replace a missing or removed eye.

glass harmonica glass harmonicas n
glasharmonika
(musical instruments) A musical instrument composed of a series of spinning glass bowls, played with the fingers, invented by Benjamin Franklin.

glassblower glassblowers n
glasblåsare
A person skilled in the art of glassblowing.

glassworks glassworks n
glasbruk glashytta
A factory that produces glass or items made from glass, such as glassware

glassy /ɡlæsi/ /ɡlɑːsi/ glassier glassiest adj
glasig spegelblank
Of or like glass, especially in being smooth and somewhat reflective.
glasartad
(of eyes) Dull; expressionless; lifeless.

glaucoma /ɡlaʊˈkoʊmə/ /ɡlɔːˈkoʊmə/ /ɡlɔːˈkəʊmə/ glaucomas glaucomata n
glaukom grön starr
(pathology) An eye disease or disorder that is defined as a characteristic optic neuropathy, or disease of the optic nerve, possibly, if untreated, leading to damage of the optic disc of the eye and resultant visual field loss due to lack of communication between the retina and the brain, which can lead to blindness.

glaucous gull glaucous gulls n
vittrut
Larus hyperboreus, a large gull which breeds in the Arctic.

glaze /ɡleɪz/ glazes n
glasyr
(ceramics) The vitreous coating of pottery or porcelain; anything used as a coating or color in glazing. See glaze (transitive verb).
A smooth edible coating applied to food.
lasyr
A transparent or semi-transparent layer of paint.
isskorpa
(meteorology) A smooth coating of ice formed on objects due to the freezing of rain; glaze ice.

glazier /ˈɡleɪzi.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡleɪzi.əɹ/ /ˈɡleɪzjə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡleɪʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡleɪʒəɹ/ glaziers n
glasmästare
One who glazes; a craftsman who works with glass, fitting windows, etc.

glazing /ˈɡleɪzɪŋ/ glazings n
glasning
The part of a window or wall made of glass or another transparent material.

gleam /ɡlim/ /ɡliːm/ v
glänsa skina glimra
To shine, especially in an indistinct or intermittent manner; to glisten, to glitter.

gleaning /ˈɡliːnɪŋ/ gleanings n
axplock
efterskörd
The act of collecting leftover crops from farmers' fields after they have been commercially harvested or on fields where it is not economically profitable to harvest.

glee /ɡliː/ glees n
fröjd glädje munterhet
(uncountable) Joy; happiness; great delight, especially from one's own good fortune or from another's misfortune.
(singing, countable) An unaccompanied part song for three or more solo voices, not necessarily merry.

gleeful /ˈɡliːfəl/ more gleeful most gleeful adj
munter upprymd
Exuberantly or triumphantly joyful.

gleek /ɡliːk/ gleeks n
triss tretal
(countable) Three of the same cards held in one hand; three of a kind.

glide /ˈɡlaɪd/ v
glida
(intransitive) To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.
glidflyga
(intransitive) To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft. Also relates to gliding birds and flying fish.

glider /ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlaɪdɚ/ gliders n
segelflygplan glidflygplan
Any heavier-than-air aircraft optimised for unpowered flight; a sailplane.
A pilot of glider aircraft.

gliding /ˈɡlɑɪdɪŋ/ glidings n
glidflygning
The hobby, sport, or act of flying a glider.

glimmer /ˈɡlɪmə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪmɚ/ v
glimma glimra glittra glänsa skina
(intransitive) To shine with a faint, unsteady light.

glimmer of hope glimmers of hope n
strimma av hopp

glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ glimpses n
glimt skymt
A brief look, glance, or peek.

glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ v
glimta skymta
(transitive) To see or view briefly or incompletely.

glint /ɡlɪnt/ v
glimta
(transitive) To cause to flash or gleam; to reflect.

glioblastoma glioblastomas glioblastomata n
glioblastom
A fast-growing, malignant tumor of the brain.

glitter /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ [ˈɡlɪɾɚ] glitters n
glitter
A bright, sparkling light; shininess or brilliance.
A shiny, decorative adornment, sometimes sprinkled on glue to make simple artwork.

glitter /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ [ˈɡlɪɾɚ] v
glittra
To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam.

glittery glitterier glitteriest adj
glittrig

global /ˈɡloʊbəl/ /ˈɡləʊbəl/ more global most global adj
global världsomspännande världsomfattande
Concerning all parts of the world.
global -omfattande allmän
(not comparable, computing) Of a variable, accessible by all parts of a program.
globulär klotformad klotformig sfärisk
Spherical, ball-shaped.
globulär klot- sfärisk
(not comparable) Of or relating to a globe or sphere.

global cooling n
global avkylning
Global climate change in the form of declining average temperatures; which was conjectured in the 1970s.

global warming n
global uppvärmning
A sustained increase in the average temperature of the Earth, sufficient to cause climate change.

globalisation /ˌɡloʊ.bə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɡləʉ.bə.lɑɪˈzæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɡləʊ.bə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ globalisations n
globalisation
globalisering
The process of becoming a more interconnected world.

globalism globalisms n
globalism
An ideology based on the belief that people, goods and information ought to be able to cross national borders unfettered.

globe /ɡloʊb/ /ɡloːb/ /ɡləʊb/ globes n
glob
Any spherical (or nearly spherical) object.
glob jorden
The planet Earth.
glob jordglob
A spherical model of Earth or other planet.

globe thistle globe thistles n
bolltistel
Any of the flowering plants in the genus Echinops, with spiny foliage and blue or white spherical flower heads.

globeflower globeflowers n
smörboll
Trollius europaeus, a plant with globe-shaped flowers.

globetrotter /ˈɡləʊbˌtɹɒtə(ɹ)/ globetrotters n
globetrotter
A person who travels often to faraway places.

globular /ˈɡlɑb.jə.lɚ/ more globular most globular adj
klotformig
Roughly spherical in shape; globe-shaped.

globus cruciger /ˌɡloʊ̯bəs ˈkrusɪd͡ʒɚ/ /ˌɡləʊ̯bəs ˈkɹuːsɪd͡ʒə/ globus crucigers n
riksäpple
A globe topped by a cross, used as a symbol of royal power.

glocalization glocalizations n
glokalisering

glockenspiel /-spil/ /-spiːl/ /ˈɡlɑk.ənˌʃpil/ /ˈɡlɒk.ənˌʃpiːl/ /ˈɡlɔk.n̩ˌʃpiːl/ /ˈɡlɔk.ŋ̩ˌʃpiːl/ glockenspiels n
klockspel
(musical instrument) A musical instrument of the percussion idiophone family of instruments; like the xylophone, it has tuned bars arranged like the keys on a piano, and is also smaller in size and higher in pitch.

glogg /ɡlɒɡ/ /ɡlɜːɡ/ /ɡlʊɡ/ /ɡlʌɡ/ n
glögg
A Scandinavian version of vin chaud or mulled wine; a hot punch made of red wine, brandy and sherry flavoured with almonds, raisins and orange peel.

glomerular adj
glomerulär
Of, pertaining to or affecting a glomerulus.

gloomy /ˈɡlumi/ /ˈɡluːmi/ gloomier gloomiest adj
dyster
Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.

glorification glorifications n
glorifiering
The act of glorifying or the state of being glorified.

glorify /ˈɡlɔɹɪfaɪ/ v
glorifiera prisa ära
(transitive) To exalt, or give glory or praise to (something or someone).
förhärliga glorifiera
(transitive) To make (something) appear to be more glorious than it is; regard something or someone as excellent baselessly.

glorious /ˈɡlɒ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈɡlɔɹ.i.əs/ /ˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/ gloriouser gloriousest more glorious most glorious adj
ärorik
Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.

glory /ˈɡlo(ː)ɹi/ /ˈɡlɔɹ.i/ /ˈɡlɔː.ɹi/ [ˈɡloɹ.i] glories n
prakt
Great beauty and splendor.
ära
Honour, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; renown.

glory days n
glansdag

gloss /ɡlɑs/ /ɡlɒs/ /ɡlɔs/ glosses n
glossa randanmärkning
(countable) A brief explanatory note or translation of a foreign, archaic, technical, difficult, complex, or uncommon expression, inserted after the original, in the margin of a document, or between lines of a text.

glossary /ˈɡlɒsəɹi/ glossaries n
glossar glossarium ordlista
A list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with their definitions.

glossolalia /ˌɡlɑsəˈleɪliə/ /ˌɡlɒsəˈleɪliə/ glossolalias n
glossolali tungomålstalande tungotal
Speaking a language one does not know, or speaking elaborate but apparently meaningless speech, while in a trance-like state (or, supposedly, under the influence of a deity or spirits); speaking in tongues. [from late 19th c.]

glossonym /ˈɡlɑ.sə.nɪm/ /ˈɡlɒ.sə.nɪm/ glossonyms n
språknamn
The name of a language.

glossy /ˈɡlɑsi/ /ˈɡlɒsi/ /ˈɡlɔsi/ glossier glossiest adj
blank glansig glänsande blankpolerad
Having a smooth, silk-like, reflective (shiny) surface.

glossy ibis glossy ibises n
bronsibis
Plegadis falcinellus, a medium-sized wading bird with a long, decurved bill.

glottal stop /ɡlɑtəl stɑp/ /ɡlɒtəl stɒp/ /ɡlɒʔəl stɒp/ glottal stops n
glottal klusil glottisstöt
(phonetics) A plosive sound articulated with the glottis.

glove /ɡlʌv/ gloves n
handske vante
An item of clothing, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but usually allowing independent movement of the fingers.

glove compartment glove compartments n
handskfack
(automotive) A compartment recessed in an automobile’s dashboard, that usually has a door and can be locked, intended to hold gloves, papers, etc.

glover /ˈɡlʌvə/ /ˈɡlʌvɚ/ glovers n
handskmakare
A person who makes or sells gloves.

glow /ɡloʊ/ /ɡləʊ/ glows n
glöd

glow /ɡloʊ/ /ɡləʊ/ v
glöda
To emit light as if heated.
skina
(intransitive) To feel hot; to have a burning sensation, as of the skin, from friction, exercise, etc.; to burn.
(Internet slang, alt-right) to expose someone to the authorities.

glow plug glow plugs n
glödstift
a device in a diesel engine that heats the combustion chamber to help ignition

glucose /ˈɡlukoʊs/ /ˈɡluːkəʊz/ glucoses n
glukos druvsocker dextros blodsocker
(carbohydrate) A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C6H12O6; it is a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.

glue /ɡljuː/ /ɡluː/ glues n
lim klister
A hard gelatin made by boiling bones and hides, used in solution as an adhesive; or any sticky adhesive substance.

glue /ɡljuː/ /ɡluː/ v
limma klistra
(transitive) To join or attach something using glue.

glue gun glue guns n
limpistol
Any gun-shaped device used to apply glue.

glue stick glue sticks n
limstift
A solid adhesive in a twist- or push-up tube, most commonly seen in schools and offices.

gluey gluier gluiest adj
klibbig klistrig
Viscous and adhesive, as glue.

gluhwein /ˈɡluːvʌɪn/ gluhweins n
glögg glühwein
A type of mulled wine from German-speaking countries made from red wine with cinnamon and other herbs and spices.

glum /ɡlʌm/ glummer glummest adj
dyster trumpen
despondent; moody; sullen

gluon /ˈɡluːɒn/ gluons n
gluon
(particle) A massless gauge boson that binds quarks together to form baryons, mesons and other hadrons and is associated with the strong nuclear force.

glutamate /ˈɡluːtəmeɪt/ glutamates n
glutamat
(chemistry) Any salt or ester of glutamic acid.

glutamic acid n
glutaminsyra
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid, α-amino-glutaric acid, occurring widely in animal and plant tissues; the salt, monosodium glutamate is used as a flavour-enhancing seasoning.

glutamine /ˈɡlutəmin/ glutamines n
glutamin
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid C5H10N2O3 found in most animal and plant proteins.

glute bridge glute bridges n
glute bridge
(exercise) An exercise performed by lying in a fashion where the imaginary line between the feet and the head is parallel to the floor and the fundament is raised and lowered (optionally with weight on the pelvis).

gluteal cleft gluteal clefts n
analfåra crena ani rövskåra rövspringa stjärtskåra
(anatomy) The groove between the buttocks that runs from just below the sacrum to the perineum.

gluten /ˈɡluːtn̩/ /ˈɡluːtən/ glutens n
gluten
(cooking, biochemistry) The major protein in cereal grains, especially wheat; responsible for the elasticity in dough and the structure in baked bread. [from 19th c.]

glutinous rice n
klibbris
A variety of short-grain rice popular in Southeast and East Asia, known for its stickiness when cooked.

glutton /ˈɡlʌt(ə)n/ gluttons n
matvrak frossare
One who eats voraciously, obsessively, or to excess; a gormandizer.
matvrak
(by extension) One who consumes anything voraciously, obsessively, or to excess.

gluttony /ˈɡlʌ.tən.i/ gluttonies n
frosseri
The vice of eating to excess.

glycemia glycemias n
glykemi
(medicine, American spelling) Presence of glucose in the blood (which is always true), and (usually, more specifically) average concentration thereof over time, and its regulation; in this sense, glycemia is hypernymic to euglycemia, hyperglycemia, and hypoglycemia, and a mention of glycemia is a reference to blood sugar regulation and degree or quality thereof.

glycemic more glycemic most glycemic adj
glykemisk
(American spelling) Of, pertaining to or suffering from glycemia.

glycine /ˈɡlaɪˌsin/ glycines n
glycin
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid, amino-acetic acid, C2H5NO2 found in most proteins but especially in sugar cane; the simplest amino acid.

glycogen glycogens n
glykogen
(carbohydrate) A polysaccharide that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals; converted to glucose as needed.

glycogenesis glycogeneses n
glykogenes
(biochemistry) The synthesis of glycogen from glucose

glycol /ˈɡlaɪ̯.kɒl/ glycols n
glykol
(organic chemistry) Any aliphatic diol.

glycolysis glycolyses n
glykolys
(biochemistry) The cellular degradation of the simple sugar glucose to yield pyruvic acid, and ATP as an energy source

glycoprotein glycoproteins n
glykoprotein
(protein) A protein with covalently bonded carbohydrates.

glycosuria glycosurias n
glukosuri
(medicine) The presence of sugars (especially glucose) in the urine, often as a result of diabetes mellitus

gnarled /nɑː(ɹ)ld/ more gnarled most gnarled adj
knotig
Knotty and misshapen.

gnash /næʃ/ v
gnissla
(transitive) To grind (one's teeth) in pain or in anger.

gnat /næt/ gnats n
stickmygga
Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera.

gnaw /nɑ/ /nɔ/ /nɔː/ v
gnaga
(ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.

gnawer /ˈnɔəɹ/ /ˈnɔːə/ gnawers n
gnagare
A rodent or other animal that gnaws.

gneiss /ˈnaɪs/ gneisses n
gnejs
(geology) A common and widely-distributed metamorphic rock having bands or veins, but not schistose.

gnome /noʊm/ /nəʊm/ gnomes n
gnom tomte
(mythology, fantasy) One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually even smaller than dwarves and more focussed on engineering than mining.

gnomon /ˈnoʊ.mən/ /ˈnoʊˌmɑn/ /ˈnəʊ.mən/ /ˈnəʊˌmɒn/ gnomons n
gnomon
An object such as a pillar or a rod that is used to tell time by the shadow it casts when the sun shines on it, especially the pointer on a sundial. [from mid 16th c.]

gnomonics /nəʊˈmɒnɪks/ n
gnomonik
The science, art and craft of designing and constructing sundials.

gnu /njuː/ /nuː/ /ɡəˈnjuː/ /ɡəˈnuː/ gnu gnus n
gnu
A large antelope of the genus Connochaetes, native to Africa, having curved horns.

go /ɡoʊ/ [ɡu] [ɡɐʉ] [ɡəʉ] [ɡəʊ] goes n
go
(board game) A strategic board game, originally from China and today also popular in Japan and Korea, in which two players (black and white) attempt to control the largest area of the board with their counters.
tur
A turn at something, or in something (e.g. a game).
försök
An attempt, a try.

go /ɡoʊ/ [ɡu] [ɡɐʉ] [ɡəʉ] [ɡəʊ] v
gå åka fara resa
(intransitive) To move through space (especially to or through a place). (May be used of tangible things like people or cars, or intangible things like moods or information.)
låta ljuda säga
(intransitive) To navigate (to a file or folder on a computer, a site on the internet, a memory, etc).
(intransitive) To sound; to make a noise.
To say (something), to make a sound:
gå fungera
(intransitive, chiefly, of a, machine) To work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).
gå bli dejta försvinna gå ut med
To turn out, to result; to come to (a certain result).
förstöras
To be in general; to be usually; often in comparison to others of the same group.

go about v
gå till väga
(intransitive, of a sailing ship) To change from one tack to another. See Wikipedia:Tack (maneuver).

go after v
följa efter jaga
To pursue in attempt to catch another.

go astray v
bli borttappat
(intransitive, of an object) To become lost or mislaid.

go away interjection
försvinn iväg med dig stick

go away v
gå bort ge sig av
To depart or leave a place.

go bananas v
gå i taket kuka ur psykbryt tokig tuppjuck
(idiomatic, informal) To get angry; to go mad.
gå bananas
(idiomatic, informal) To become silly or excited; to go crazy.

go bankrupt v
gå i konkurs
(intransitive) To become bankrupt.

go commando v
gå kommando köra kommando
(idiomatic, intransitive) To forgo wearing underpants under clothing.

go down in history v
gå till historien

go down the wrong way v
sätta i vrångstrupen
(idiomatic, of food or drink) To go down the trachea (windpipe) in one's throat instead of the esophagus (the tube in the throat for swallowed food and fluids), typically resulting in coughing or choking.

go easy v
ta det lugnt
(informal, intransitive, or transitive with on or with) To use sparingly or carefully.

go for v
gå efter
(transitive) To try for, to attempt to reach.
(transitive) To suffice to be used for; to serve as.

go for broke v
satsa allt på ett kort
(idiomatic) To try everything possible or do every last thing possible in a final attempt.

go fuck oneself phraseologicalUnit
dra åt helvete gå knulla dig själv skit ner dig

go home v
gå hem
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see go,‎ home. To return to one's house.

go nuts v
galen
(informal) To become mad.
köra
(informal, in the imperative) Go ahead; feel free.

go out v
gå ut
(intransitive) To leave, especially a building.
(intransitive, of a couple) To have a romantic relationship, one that involves going out together on dates; to be a couple.
slockna
To be turned off or extinguished.

go public v
tillkännage
(idiomatic, intransitive) To make something public; to announce publicly or to the press.
börsintroducera
(idiomatic, intransitive, business, finance) To launch an initial public offering.

go south v
dala gå utför
(idiomatic) To become unfavorable; to decrease; to take a turn for the worse.

go steady v
kila stadigt
(intransitive, colloquial) To date one person regularly and exclusively.

go through v
genomgå gå igenom
(literally) To travel from one end of something to the other.
(transitive) To examine or scrutinize (a number or series of things).
(transitive) To undergo, suffer, experience.
gå vidare
(intransitive) To progress to the next stage of something.
genomgå gå igenom komma fram
(intransitive) To reach an intended destination after passing through some process.

go to v
gå på
To attend an event or a sight.
gå i gå på
(idiomatic) To attend classes at a school as a student.

go to Canossa v
gå till Canossa

go to bed v
gå och lägga sig knyta krypa till kojs lägga till sängs
To lie down to sleep, put oneself in one's bed.

go to bed with v
hoppa i säng ligga med sova med
(euphemistic) To have sex with someone.

go to hell v
gå åt helvete gå åt skogen
To go out the window; be ruined; be now useless.
dra åt helvete fara åt helvete
Expression of anger and contempt directed at someone, especially after that individual has done something very wrong.

go to pot v
gå åt skogen
(figuratively) To come to ruin, especially to decline or deteriorate.
(archaic) Go to hell. (an angry dismissal)

go to sea v
gå till sjöss

go to shit v
gå åt helvete gå åt skogen
(slang, vulgar) To become much worse.

go to war v
dra ut i krig
(intransitive) To enter into an armed conflict.

go to waste v
gå till spillo

go to work v
åka till jobbet
(idiomatic) To go to town.

go up in smoke v
gå upp i lågor gå upp i rök
To catch fire and burn.
gå upp i rök
(idiomatic, by extension) To be completely ruined or devastated.

go with the flow v
följa med strömmen
(idiomatic) To act as others are acting, conforming to common behavior patterns with an attitude of calm acceptance.

go without saying v
der säger sig självt det är underförstått
(idiomatic, impersonal) To not need to be said; to be obvious, apparent, clear, or already established.

go-ahead go-aheads n
klartecken
Approval, agreement, or instruction to begin or proceed.

go-cart go-carts n
gocart gokart
A small, open-wheeled vehicle for racing; often spelled go-kart.

goad /ɡoʊd/ /ɡəʊd/ v
sporra
To encourage or stimulate.
egga
To incite or provoke.

goal /ɡoʊl/ /ɡɐʉl/ /ɡəʊl/ [ɡoɫ] [ɡɒʊɫ] goals n
mål
A result that one is attempting to achieve.
(sport) In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.
(sport) The act of placing the object into the goal.
A point scored in a game as a result of placing the object into the goal.

goal area goal areas n
målområde
(soccer) The area of the pitch, extending six yards from the goal, from which a goal kick is taken.

goal average goal averages n
målsnitt
(sports) The ratio of the numbers of goals scored for and against a team in a series of matches, sometimes used in deciding the team’s position in a table.

goal difference goal differences n
målskillnad
(sports) The difference between the number of goals scored and the number of goals conceded, over the duration of a competition.

goal kick goal kicks n
inspark
(soccer) A set piece taken from the goal area after an attacker touches the ball out of play over the goal line.

goal line goal lines n
mållinje förlängd mållinje kortsida
(rugby league, soccer, hurling, Gaelic football) the boundary of the field that runs along its width at each end, and across the front of the goal.
mållinje förlängd mållinje
(ice hockey) the red line that runs across the rink and the front of the goal.

goalie /ˈɡəʊl.i/ goalies n
målis
(sports, colloquial) A goalkeeper or goaltender.

goalkeeper goalkeepers n
målvakt målis
(sports) A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.

goalless adj
mållös
(sports) Without goals; in which no goals have been scored; having scored no goals.

goalpost /ˈɡoʊlpoʊst/ /ˈɡɔʊl-/ /ˈɡəʊlpəʊst/ goalposts n
målstolpe stolpe
(sports) One of the two vertical side poles of a goal.

goalscorer goalscorers n
målskytt målgörare
(football) A person who scores a goal, or scores goals

goat /ɡoʊt/ /ɡoːt/ /ɡɐʉt/ /ɡəʊt/ [ɡoʊʔt̚] goats n
get
(uncountable) The meat of the aforementioned animal.
bock kåtbock
(slang) A lecherous man.

goat cheese goat cheeses n
getost
Any cheese produced using goatmilk.

goat's rue /ˈɡoʊts ɹuː/ n
getruta
Galega officinalis (French lilac, Italian fitch, Spanish sainfoin).

goatee /ɡəʊˈtiː/ /ˌɡoʊˈtiː/ goatees n
bockskägg
A beard trimmed to grow only at the center of the chin.

goatfucker goatfuckers n
getknullare
(slang, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur, vulgar) Term of abuse, especially for a Middle Eastern or North African person.

goatgrass goatgrasses n
bockvete
Any of various wheatlike grasses of the genus Aegilops.

goatherd goatherds n
getherde
A person who herds, tends goats.

goatmilk n
getmjölk
milk produced by goats

gobble /ˈɡɑbl̩/ /ˈɡɒbl̩/ v
glufsa
To eat hastily or greedily; to scoff or scarf (often used with up)

gobble up v
glufsa i sig
(transitive) To consume [something] rapidly.

gobbledygook gobbledygooks n
dravel gallimatias goja rappakalja strunt struntprat
(informal) Nonsense; meaningless or encrypted language.
fikonspråk högtravande kanslistil
(informal) Something written in an overly complex, incoherent, or incomprehensible manner.

goblet /ˈɡɒblət/ goblets n
bägare
A drinking vessel with a foot and stem.

goblet drum goblet drums n
darbuka

goblin /ˈɡɑb.lɪn/ /ˈɡɒb.lɪn/ goblins n
vätte
One of various hostile supernatural creatures, now especially (fantasy literature) a malevolent and grotesque diminutive humanoid, often associated with orcs or trolls.

goblin shark goblin sharks n
trollhaj
A species of mackerel shark, Mitsukurina owstoni, that has a long snout-like protrusion from its forehead and grows to 3.8 meters in length.

goblinoid goblinoids n
svartfolk
(fantasy) A being having the appearance or characteristics of a goblin.

gobo /ˈɡoʊˌboʊ/ /ˈɡəʊbəʊ/ goboes gobos n
gobo
(theater) A template inserted over a light source to control the shape of the thrown light. [from early 20th c.]

gobshite /ˈɡɒbˌʃaɪt/ gobshites n
skitsnackare
(Ireland, Britain, slang, offensive, vulgar) One who engages in nonsensical chatter or unwanted conversation.

gobsmacked /ˈɡɒb.smækt/ more gobsmacked most gobsmacked adj
förbluffad förstummad paff
(chiefly, British, Australian, NZ, Irish, slang) Flabbergasted, astounded, speechless, overawed.

god /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɒːd/ /ɡɔd/ /ɡɔːd/ gods n
gud
An idol.

godchild /ˈɡɑdˌt͡ʃaɪld/ /ˈɡɒdˌt͡ʃaɪld/ godchildren n
gudbarn
A child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitely, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew.

goddamn /ˈɡɒd.dæm/ /ˌɡɒdˈdæm/ adj
helvetes jävla satans
(vulgar, sometimes, _, offensive) Used as an intensifier.

goddamn /ˈɡɒd.dæm/ /ˌɡɒdˈdæm/ interjection
djävlar! fan! satan!
(vulgar, colloquial) An expression of anger, surprise, intense excitement or frustration.

goddaughter /ˈɡɑdˌdɔ.tɚ/ /ˈɡɒdˌdɔːtə(ɹ)/ goddaughters n
guddotter
A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

goddess /-ɛs/ /-ɪs/ /ˈɡɑdəs/ /ˈɡɒdɛs/ goddesses n
gudinna
(religion) A female deity.
(figuratively) A woman honored or adored as physically attractive or of superior charm and intelligence.

godfather /ˈɡɑdfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/ godfathers n
gudfar fadder gudfader
(Christianity) A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
gudfader gudfar
(crime) A mafia leader.

godfearing more godfearing most godfearing adj
gudfruktig
Acting with obedience to rules established by a deity out of fear of the power of that deity.
Devout; pious; very religious.

godforsaken /ˌɡɒd.fə(ɹ)ˈseɪ.kɪn/ more godforsaken most godforsaken adj
gudsförgäten
(figurative, of a location) Desolate, boring and depressing.

godless /ˈɡɒdləs/ more godless most godless adj
gudlös
Not acknowledging any deity or god; without belief in any deity or god.

godlessness godlessnesses n
gudlöshet
The state of being godless.

godlike /ˈɡɑdlaɪk/ /ˈɡɒdlaɪk/ more godlike most godlike adj
gudalik
Having the characteristics of a god.

godly /ˈɡɑdli/ /ˈɡɒdli/ godlier godliest more godly most godly adj
gudomlig
Of or pertaining to a god
Gloriously good.
gudfruktig
Devoted to a god or God; devout; righteous.

godmother /ˈɡɒdmʌðə/ godmothers n
gudmor gudmoder
A woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a female godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.

godparent godparents n
fadder
A person who, at a child's naming ceremony or baptism, agrees to help raise the child, originally and especially in regard to their religious development.

godsend /ˈɡɑdˌsɛnd/ /ˈɡɒdsɛnd/ godsends n
gudagåva skänk från ovan
An instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune; a windfall.

godson /ˈɡɑdˌsʌn/ /ˈɡɒdˌsʌn/ godsons n
gudson
A male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

goethite /ˈɡoʊθaɪt/ /ˈɡœtaɪt/ goethites n
goethit
(mineral) An iron oxyhydroxide that is the main constituent of rust.

goggles /ˈɡɑ.ɡəlz/ n
skyddsglasögon
Protective eyewear set in a flexible frame to fit snugly against the face.

going to /ɡoʊnə/ /ɡoʊɪn tə/ /ɡoʊɪnə/ /ɡoʊɪŋ tə/ /ɡənə/ /ˈɡoʊɪŋ tu/ phraseologicalUnit
komma att ska
Expresses the prospective aspect relative to a given time frame: something that will happen, or is intended, at the time, to happen.

goitre /ˈɡɔɪ.tə/ /ˈɡɔɪ.tɚ/ goitres n
struma
(pathology, UK) An enlargement of the front and sides of the neck caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland.

gokkun n
gokkun
A genre of pornography in which a person consumes the semen of multiple men, usually from some vessel or container such as a cup or beaker.

gold /ɡaʉld/ /ɡoʊld/ /ɡuːld/ /ɡəʊld/ [ɡɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ɡɔʊ(ɫ)d] golder goldest adj
guld-
Made of gold.
guldfärgad gyllene
Having the colour of gold.

gold /ɡaʉld/ /ɡoʊld/ /ɡuːld/ /ɡəʊld/ [ɡɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ɡɔʊ(ɫ)d] symbol
guld guldmedalj guldmynt
☉ (alchemy)

gold coin gold coins n
guldmynt
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see gold,‎ coin.

gold digger /ɡəʊld ˈdɪɡə(ɹ)/ gold diggers n
guldgrävare
Someone who digs or mines for gold.
lycksökare lycksökerska
(figuratively, pejorative) A person (usually female) who cultivates a personal relationship in order to attain wealth.

gold leaf n
bladguld
Gold beaten into a thin sheet.

gold medal gold medals n
guldmedalj
A medal made of, or having the colour of, gold, given as a prize for winning

gold medalist gold medalists n
guldmedaljör
Someone who has received a gold medal

gold mine gold mines n
guldgruva
A mine for gold ore or metal.
(idiomatic) A very profitable economic venture.

gold rush /ˈɡoʊldˌɹʌʃ/ /ˈɡəʊldˌɹʌʃ/ gold rushes n
guldrush
(chiefly, historical) Any period of feverish migration into an area in which gold has been discovered.

gold standard gold standards n
guldmyntfot
(economics) A monetary system where the value of circulating money is linked to the value of gold.

gold-plated adj
guldpläterad
Having a thin layer of gold applied to the surface, often by electrolysis.

goldcrest goldcrests n
kungsfågel
A very small passerine bird, Regulus regulus, that breeds in Eurasia.

golden /ˈɡoʊl.dən/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən/ [ˈɡɒʊ̯ɫ.dn̩] [ˈɡəɫ.dn̩] goldener goldenest more golden most golden adj
gyllene
Made of, or relating to, gold.
Having a colour or other richness suggestive of gold.
Marked by prosperity, creativity etc.
Advantageous or very favourable.

golden age /ˈɡoʊl.dən eɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən eɪd͡ʒ/ golden ages n
guldålder storhetstid
(idiomatic) A period of happiness, peace, prosperity, and great progress.

golden calf golden calves n
guldkalv
(Old Testament) A golden image of a calf, made by Aaron and worshipped by the Israelites.

golden eagle /ˈɡəʊl.dən ˈiː.ɡəl/ golden eagles n
kungsörn gullörn
A large bird of prey, Aquila chrysaetos, that hunts while soaring.

golden jackal golden jackals n
guldschakal
Canis aureus, a common jackal that can be found in southwest Europe, the Middle East and South Asia.

golden mean /ˈɡoʊl.dən ˈmiːn/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən ˈmiːn/ golden means n
gyllene medelväg
A position of balance between excess and deficiency.

golden oriole golden orioles n
sommargylling
A bright yellow and black passerine songbird, Oriolus oriolus, of Europe and western Asia.

golden parachute golden parachutes n
gyllene fallskärm
(idiomatic, business, management) An agreement between a company and an employee, usually an executive, specifying that the employee will receive certain significant benefits if employment is terminated.

golden pheasant golden pheasants n
guldfasan
A colorful game bird originating from China, Chrysolophus pictus.

golden plover golden plovers n
ljungpipare sibirisk tundrapipare
A migratory plover of the genus Pluvialis, having black underparts and a golden back in the breeding season, now regarded as the three species P. apricaria of Europe, P. fulva of the Pacific coasts, and P. dominica of North America.

golden ratio golden ratios n
gyllene snittet
(geometry) The irrational number (approximately 1.618), usually denoted by the Greek letter φ (phi), which is equal to the sum of its own reciprocal and 1, or, equivalently, is the square root of the sum of itself and 1.

golden rule golden rules n
gyllene regeln

golden shower golden showers n
golden shower
(idiomatic, slang, pornography) The act of a person urinating on another, usually for the sexual gratification of one or both persons.
rörkassia
The flowering plant Cassia fistula.

goldeneye /ˈɡəʊldənaɪ/ goldeneyes n
knipa
Any of several seaducks, of the genus Bucephala, having black and white plumage.

goldfinch goldfinches n
steglits steglitsa
Any of several small passerine birds of the finch family

goldfish /ˈɡoʊldfɪʃ/ goldfish goldfishes n
guldfisk
A type of small fish, Carassius auratus, typically orange-colored.

goldsmith goldsmiths n
guldsmed
A person who makes, repairs or sells things out of gold, especially jewelry.

golf /ɡɑlf/ /ɡɒf/ /ɡɒlf/ /ɡɔlf/ n
golf
(sports) A ball game played by individuals competing against one another in which the object is to hit a ball into each of a series of (usually 18 or nine) holes in the minimum number of strokes.

golf ball golf balls n
golfboll
A small, usually white ball that is designed for use in the game of golf.

golf club golf clubs n
golfklubba
In golf, the implement used to hit the golf ball.
golfklubb
A club or organization where golf is played.

golf course golf courses n
golfbana
(golf) The land where one plays golf, with tees, fairways, greens and flags in holes.

golfer /ˈɡɒlfə(ɹ)/ golfers n
golfspelare golfare
Someone who plays golf.

gomoku n
fem i rad luffarschack
An abstract strategy board game, played with pieces from the game go (black and white stones) on a go board with 19×19 intersections, or as a paper-and-pencil game. The winner is the first player to achieve an unbroken sequence of five of their pieces in a row, a column or a diagonal.

gonad /ˈɡəʊ.næd/ gonads n
ballar
(slang, mostly, in the plural) A testicle.
könskörtel gonad
(anatomy) A sex organ that produces gametes; specifically, a testicle or ovary.

gondola /ˈɡɒn.də.lə/ gondolas gondole n
gondol
A small long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, propelled with a single oar, especially in Venice.
An enclosed car attached to a cable mechanically lifted up the side of a mountain; an enclosed ski lift; a cable car.
The car or basket of a hot-air balloon, airship, zeppelin, etc.

gondolier /ˌɡɑndəˈlɪɹ/ /ˌɡɒndəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ gondoliers n
gondoljär
A boatperson who propels a gondola, especially in Venice.

gone /ɡɑn/ /ɡɒn/ /ɡɔn/ /ɡɔːn/ further gone furthest gone goner gonest adj
borta
Away, having left.

gong /ɡɑŋ/ /ɡɒŋ/ /ɡɔŋ/ gongs n
gonggong
(musical instruments) A percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a sonorous sound when struck with a soft hammer.

gonorrhea /ˌɡɑn.əˈɹi.ə/ /ˌɡɒn.əˈɹiː.ə/ gonorrheas n
gonorré dröppel
(American spelling) A sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a species of bacteria (the gonococcus) that affects the mucous membrane of the genital and urinary tracts.

goo /ɡuː/ goos n
kladd klet smet
(uncountable, informal) Any semi-solid or liquid substance; especially one that is sticky, gummy or slippery, unpleasant, and of vague or unknown composition, such as slime or semen.

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡud] [ɡɪ̈d] [ɡʊd] [ɡʊ̈d] best better adj
bra god
(of people or animals)
Competent or talented.
Useful for a particular purpose; functional.
Pleasant; enjoyable.
Of food or other perishable products, still fit for use; not yet expired, stale, rotten, etc.
god bra gott
Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.
Favourable.
god bra
Effective.
Beneficial; worthwhile.
bra nyttig god
Healthful.
god gott
Having a particularly pleasant taste.
dryg
Full; entire; at least as much as.

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡud] [ɡɪ̈d] [ɡʊd] [ɡʊ̈d] interjection
vad bra bra
That is good; an elliptical exclamation of satisfaction or commendation.

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡud] [ɡɪ̈d] [ɡʊd] [ɡʊ̈d] goods n
godhet bra
(uncountable) The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence.
bra
(countable) A result that is positive in the view of the speaker.

good afternoon phraseologicalUnit
god eftermiddag god dag
(rather formal in, _, US, Canada) A greeting or farewell said in the afternoon.

good day phraseologicalUnit
god dag
(dated, formal) A somewhat formal greeting generally used between sunrise and sunset.

good evening interjection
god kväll god afton
(generally formal in, _, US, Canada) Used as a greeting in the evening.

good faith /ˌɡʊd ˈfeɪθ/ n
god tro
Good, honest intentions, even if producing unfortunate results. [from between 1890 and 1895]

good grief interjection
kära nån
An expression of dismay and disgust.

good guy good guys n
hjälte
(informal) A hero, particularly a protagonist in a story.

good heavens /ɡʊd ˈhɛvənz/ interjection
du store tid himmel jösses milda makter
(dated, exclamation) An exclamation of surprise or shock.

good job interjection
bra jobbat
(idiomatic) Well done; congratulations!

good luck /ˌɡʊd ˈlʌk/ interjection
lycka till
Used to wish fortune to an individual or as encouragement.

good manners n
hyfs god sed gott uppförande hut
The treatment of other people with courtesy and politeness, and showing correct public behaviour.

good morning /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ interjection
god morgon goder morgon
Used as a greeting when meeting someone for the first time in the morning.

good news n
goda nyheter
Something or someone pleasant, fortunate, or otherwise positive.

good night phraseologicalUnit
god natt go'natt natti
A farewell said in the evening or before going to sleep.

good old adj
gamla goda
Reliable; typical; consistently good.

good question interjection
bra fråga

good riddance /ˌɡʊd ˈɹɪd(ə)ns/ /ˌɡʊd ˈɹɪdns/ interjection
bli kvitt lycklig resa
Used to indicate that a departure or loss is welcome.

good things come in threes proverb
alla goda ting är tre
If a fortunate event has already occurred twice, a third fortunate event is likely to occur.

good things come to those who wait proverb
den som väntar på något gott, väntar aldrig för länge
A patient seeker will be satisfied in due time.

good-for-nothing adj
oduglig
(idiomatic) Useless; worthless.

good-for-nothing good-for-nothings n
odugling odåga nolla drönare klantskalle slashas
A person of little worth or usefulness.

good-looking /ˈɡʊdˈlʊk.ɪŋ/ best-looking better-looking more good-looking most good-looking adj
snygg
Physically attractive (of a person).

good-neighborliness n
grannsämja
the state of being good neighbors

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡəˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ interjection
hej då adjö farväl hej
Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.

goodbye, cruel world /ɡʊdˈbaɪ {{!}} ˌkɹuːəl ˈwɜːld/ phraseologicalUnit
farväl, grymma värld
An exclamation made before committing suicide, in speech, text, or in a suicide note.

goodhearted /ɡʊd.hɑɹ.təd/ /ɡʊd.hɑː.təd/ more goodhearted most goodhearted adj
godhjärtad
kind, generous and altruistic

goodness /ˈɡʊdnəs/ /ˈɡʊdnɪs/ goodnesses n
godhet
(uncountable) The state or characteristic of being good.

goodness gracious /ˈɡʊdnɪs ˌɡɹeɪʃəs/ interjection
milda makter milda tider
(idiomatic, euphemistic, dated) Expressing great surprise.

goods /ɡʊdz/ n
vara gods
(business, economics) That which is produced, then traded, bought or sold, then finally consumed.

goods train goods trains n
godståg
A train used for the transportation of goods.

goods wagon goods wagons n
godsvagn
(UK) A railway wagon for carrying freight.

goodwill /ɡʊdˈwɪl/ goodwills n
välvilja
A favorably disposed attitude toward someone or something.
affärsvärde goodwill
(accounting) The value of a business entity not directly attributable to its tangible assets and liabilities. This value derives from factors such as consumer loyalty to the brand.
(business) A concept used to refer to the ability of an individual or business to exert influence within a community, club, market or another type of group, without having to resort to the use of an asset (such as money or property), either directly or by the creation of a lien.

goody two shoes goody two shoes n
bror Duktig
(derogatory) A goody-goody; a person who is exceptionally good and perhaps self-satisfied.

gooey /ˈɡuː.i/ gooier gooiest adj
kletig
of or relating to goo
geggig
soft, sticky and viscous

goof /ɡuːf/ goofs n
fel misstag tabbe
(US, informal) A mistake or error.
blådåre dumbom dummer dummerjöns dumskalle dumsnut
(US, Canada, MTE, informal) A foolish and/or silly person; a goofball.
peddo
(Canada, prison slang) A rapist.

goof /ɡuːf/ v
göra en tabbe tabba
(US) To make a mistake.

goof up v
dabba klanta tabba
(slang) To make a mistake.

goofy /ˈɡuːfi/ goofier goofiest adj
knasig
silly, quirky

google /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ googles n
googling internetsökning nätsökning
An Internet search, such as one performed on the Google search engine.
googleträff
(dated) A match obtained by a query in the Google search engine.

google /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ v
googla
To search for (something) on the Internet using the Google search engine.

googleable more googleable most googleable adj
googlebar
(informal) Able to be searched for or found using Google or another similar internet search engine.

googol /ˈɡu.ɡɑl/ /ˈɡu.ɡəl/ /ˈɡuː.ɡɒl/ /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ googols numeral
googol
The number 10^{100}, or ten to the power of a hundred. Equivalent to ten duotrigintillion (short scale), or ten sexdecilliard (long scale). [from 1920.]

googolplex /ˈɡuɡɑl-/ /ˈɡuɡəlplɛks/ /ˈɡuːɡɒl-/ /ˈɡuːɡəlplɛks/ googolplexes numeral
googolplex
The number 10^{10^{100}} or 10^\text{googol}, ten to the power of a googol. [from 1920.]

gook /ɡuːk/ /ɡʊk/ gooks n
guling
(slang, vulgar, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) A person of (South) East Asian descent; originally a native of the Philippines, but now especially:

goosander goosanders n
storskrake
A merganser, Mergus merganser, of the northern hemisphere. They eat fish and are common on lakes and rivers.

goose /ˈɡuːs/ geese n
gås
Any of various grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae, which have feathers and webbed feet and are capable of flying, swimming, and walking on land, and which are bigger than ducks.

goose bump goose bumps n
gåshud ståpäls
(chiefly, in plural) Raised skin, usually caused by the involuntary erection of hairs on the neck or arms caused by cold, excitement, or fear.

goose is cooked phraseologicalUnit
nu är det kokta fläsket stekt
(idiomatic) All hope is gone; there is no possibility of success; the period of good fortune is over.

gooseberry /ˈɡusˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɡuːsb(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡʊzb(ə)ɹi/ gooseberries n
krusbär stickelbär
A fruit of species Ribes uva-crispa, related to the currant.

goosefoot /ˈɡuːsfʊt/ goosefoots n
målla
Any of many flowering plants, of the subfamily Chenopodioideae, having small greenish flowers.

gooseherd gooseherds n
gåsherde
A person who tends to geese.

gooseneck goosenecks n
svanhals
(often, attributive) Anything with a slender curved shape, resembling the neck of a goose, such as the shaft of some lamps.

gopher /ˈɡoʊfɚ/ /ˈɡəʊfə/ gophers n
kindpåsråtta
A small burrowing rodent native to North and Central America, especially in the family Geomyidae (true gophers).

gopher wood n
goferträ
(Bible) The unidentified wood used in the construction of Noah's Ark.

gopnik /ˈɡoʊpnɪk/ gopari gopniki gopniks gopota n
Adidasriddare gopnik
(pejorative) In Russia, Eastern Europe, former Soviet republics, and other Slavic countries, a member of a subculture of young people of lower-class low-income backgrounds, mostly millennials, who usually live in the Russian suburbs.

gorge /ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ /ɡɔːdʒ/ gorges n
svalg
(archaic) The front aspect of the neck; the outside of the throat.
(archaic, literary) The inside of the throat; the esophagus, the gullet; (falconry, specifically) the crop or gizzard of a hawk.
pass
(geography) A deep, narrow passage with steep, rocky sides, particularly one with a stream running through it; a ravine.

gorge /ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ /ɡɔːdʒ/ v
proppa i sig
(intransitive, reflexive) To stuff the gorge or gullet with food; to eat greedily and in large quantities. [+ on (object)]

gorgeous /ˈɡɔɹd͡ʒəs/ /ˈɡɔːdʒəs/ more gorgeous most gorgeous adj
ursnygg
(of a person or place) Very beautiful.

gorget /ˈɡoɹ.d͡ʒət/ /ˈɡoɹ.d͡ʒɛt/ /ˈɡoɹ.d͡ʒɪt/ /ˈɡɔːdʒɪt/ /ˌɡoɹˈʒeɪ/ gorgets n
ringkrage
(historical) A piece of armour protecting the throat and/or the upper part of the chest.

gorilla /ɡɒˈɹɪl.ə/ /ɡəˈɹɪl.ə/ gorillas n
gorilla
The largest of the apes, belonging to the genus Gorilla, native to the forests of central Africa and known for their trait of knuckle-walking.
A big and brutish man or a thug; a goon or ruffian.

gorodki n
poppi
An ancient Russian folk sport of trying to knock arrangements of skittles out of a square by throwing a bat at them.

gorse /ɡɔɹs/ /ɡɔːs/ gorses n
ärttörne
An evergreen shrub, of the genus Ulex, having thorns, spiny leaves, and yellow flowers.

gory /ˈɡɔɹ.i/ /ˈɡɔː.ɹi/ gorier goriest adj
bloddrypande
Covered with blood; very bloody.

gosh /ɡɑːʃ/ /ɡɒʃ/ interjection
jösses jisses
(minced oath) A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.

goshawk /ˈɡɑshɑk/ /ˈɡɒshɔːk/ goshawks n
duvhök
Any of several birds of prey, principally in the genus Accipiter.

gosling /ɡɑzlɪŋ/ /ɡɒzlɪŋ/ goslings n
gässling gåsunge
A young goose.

gospel /ˈɡɑspəl/ /ˈɡɒspəl/ gospels n
evangelium
The first section of the Christian New Testament scripture, comprising the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, concerned with the birth, ministry, passion, and resurrection of Jesus.

gospel music gospel musics n
gospel
(music genre) A type of Christian music genre that is a cornerstone of the Christian media that originated amongst African-Americans based on the folk music melodies with the addition of elements of spirituals and jazz.

gossamer /ˈɡɑ.sə.mɚ/ /ˈɡɒ.sə.mə/ gossamers n
spindelväv
A fine film or strand as of cobwebs, floating in the air or caught on bushes, etc.
flor
A soft, sheer fabric.

gossip /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/ /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ gossips n
skvaller sladder skvallerbytta skvallerkvarn skvallerkäring skvallermoster
(uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially someone not present.

gossipy gossipier gossipiest adj
skvalleraktig skvallrig
Prone to gossip.

gouge /ɡaʊdʒ/ /ɡaʊd͡ʒ/ gouges n
skölp håljärn hålmejsel svarvjärn
A chisel with a curved blade for cutting or scooping channels, grooves, or holes in wood, stone, etc.

gouge /ɡaʊdʒ/ /ɡaʊd͡ʒ/ v
gravera karva rista urholka
(transitive) To make a groove, hole, or mark in by scooping with or as if with a gouge.
trycka
(transitive, intransitive) To dig or scoop (something) out with or as if with a gouge; in particular, to use a thumb to push or try to push the eye (of a person) out of its socket.

goulash /ˈɡuː.læʃ/ /ˈɡuː.lɑːʃ/ goulashes n
gulasch
A stew of beef or veal and vegetables, flavoured with paprika.

gourd /ɡɔɹd/ /ɡɔːd/ /ɡʊəd/ /ɡʊɚd/ gourds n
kalebass
A hard-shelled fruit from a plant in Lagenaria or Cucurbita.
The dried and hardened shell of such fruit, made into a drinking vessel, bowl, spoon, or other objects designed for use or decoration.
skalle
(slang) A person's head.

gourmet /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ /ˈɡɔːmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊɹmeɪ/ adj
gourmet- gourmé-

gourmet /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ /ˈɡɔːmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊɹmeɪ/ gourmets n
gourmet läckergom finsmakare matkännare gastronom gourmé
A connoisseur in eating and drinking; someone who takes their food seriously.

gout /ɡaʊt/ [ɡʌut] gouts n
gikt
(rare) A disease of wheat and cornstalks, caused by insect larvae.

goutte /ɡuːt/ gouttes n
droppe
(heraldiccharge) A charge in the form of a teardrop shape, originally with wavy sides, but now often with straight sides.

govern /ˈɡʌvən/ /ˈɡʌvɚn/ v
regera härska styra
(transitive) To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.
(intransitive) To exercise political authority; to run a government.
styra
(transitive, grammar) To require that a certain preposition, grammatical case, etc. be used with a word; sometimes used synonymously with collocate.

governess /ˈɡʌvnəs/ /ˈɡʌvənəs/ /ˈɡʌvɚnəs/ governesses governor n
guvernant
A woman paid to educate children in their own home.

government /ˈɡɐvmɘnt/ /ˈɡɐvɘ(n)mɘnt/ /ˈɡəv(ə)mɛnt/ /ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/ governments n
regering
The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.
The state and its administration viewed as the ruling political power.
rektion styrning
(grammar, linguistics) The relationship between a word and its dependents.

governmental /ˌɡʌv(ə)nˈmɛnt(ə)l/ more governmental most governmental adj
regerings-
Relating to a government

governor /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənɚ/ /ˈɡʌvɚnɚ/ governess governors n
guvernör
(politics) The chief executive officer of a first-level division of a country.
centrifugalregulator regulator
A device which regulates or controls some action of a machine through automatic feedback.

governor general /ˈɡɐv(ɘ)nɘ ˌdʒenɹɘl/ /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə ˌdʒɛnɹəl/ /ˈɡʌvənɚ ˌdʒɛn(ə)ɹəl/ [ˈɡɐv(ɘ̃)nɜ ˌdʒẽnɹɯ] governors general n
generalguvernör
(Canada, Australia, New Zealand) An official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative.
(politics) An official in a similar position in other countries.

governor-general governors-general n
generalguvernör
(UK) An official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative.

governorate /ˈɡʌvə(ɹ)nəɹət/ governorates n
guvernement provins
The territory governed by a governor; a province.

gown /ɡaʊn/ gowns n
klänning dräkt
A woman's ordinary outer dress, such as a calico or silk gown.
kappa
The official robe of certain professionals, clerics, and scholars, such as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc.

goy /ɡɔɪ/ goyem goyim goys n
goj
(sometimes offensive) A non-Jew, a gentile.

grab /ɡɹæb/ v
gripa grabba ta
(transitive) To grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch.
gripa ta tag i
(intransitive) To make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something).
arrestera gripa
To restrain someone; to arrest.

grace /ɡɹeɪs/ graces n
bordsbön
(countable) A short prayer of thanks before or after a meal.
grace
(uncountable) Elegant movement; balance or poise.
anstånd uppskov
(uncountable, finance) An allowance of time granted to a debtor during which he or she is free of at least part of his normal obligations towards the creditor.
nåd bistånd stöd
(uncountable, theology) Free and undeserved favour, especially of God; unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification, or for resisting sin.

grace /ɡɹeɪs/ v
bevärdiga pryda
(transitive) To adorn; to decorate; to embellish and dignify.

graceful /ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/ more graceful most graceful adj
behagfull anslående elegant förtjusande prydlig tilltalende
Having or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.

gracefully /ˈɡɹeɪsfəli/ more gracefully most gracefully adv
behag behagfullt elegant
In a graceful manner.

gracilis /ˈɡras.ɪ.lɪs/ /ˈɡræs.ə.lɪs/ graciles n
smala lårmuskeln
(anatomy, muscle) A slender superficial muscle of the inner thigh.

gracious /ˈɡɹeɪʃəs/ more gracious most gracious adj
nådig

grackle /ˈɡɹækl̩/ grackles n
båtstjärt
Any of several American blackbirds of the genus Quiscalus, and related genera, having iridescent plumage.

grade /ɡɹeɪd/ grades n
betyg
(chiefly, North America) Performance on a test or other evaluation(s), expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol; a score.
klass
(North America, education) A level of primary and secondary education.

grade inflation n
betygsinflation
(education) A gradual upward trend in grades awarded to students during the decades since the mid-20th century, reported in a number of countries and at a number of levels of schooling and sometimes offered as evidence of a decline in academic standards.

grade point grade points n
betygspoäng
A numerical value assigned to a letter grade received in a course at a college or university, multiplied by the number of credits awarded for the course.

grader /ˈɡɹeɪdə/ /ˈɡɹeɪdɚ/ graders n
väghyvel
A machine used to sort food by size or quality.

gradian gradians n
nygrad
(geometry, trigonometry) A unit of angle equal to 0.9 degrees, so that there are 100 gradians in a right angle.

gradient /ˈɡɹeɪdiənt/ gradients n
lutning
A slope or incline.
(calculus, of a function) The ratio of the rates of change of a dependent variable and an independent variable, the slope of a curve's tangent.
gradient
(, calculus) A differential operator that maps each point of a scalar field to a vector pointed in the direction of the greatest rate of change of the scalar. Notation for a scalar field φ: ∇φ
färggradient
A gradual change in color; a color gradient; gradation.

gradient descent n
gradientsökning

gradual /ˈɡɹadjuəl/ /ˈɡɹadʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹadʒəl/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒəl/ /ˈɡɹɛdʒɘl/ /ˈɡɹɛdʒʉɘl/ more gradual most gradual adj
gradvis
Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees

gradually /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/ more gradually most gradually adv
gradvis
In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

graffiti /ɡɹəˈfiti/ /ɡɹəˈfiːti/ graffiti n
graffiti klotter
(chiefly, uncountable) Drawings or words drawn on a surface in a public place, usually made without authorization.

graffiti /ɡɹəˈfiti/ /ɡɹəˈfiːti/ v
bomba klottra måla graffiti
(transitive) To mark a surface with such images.

graffiti artist graffiti artists n
graffitikonstnär
A person who paints graffiti in public places, especially one who specializes in high-quality work rather than vandalism.

graft /ɡɹæft/ /ɡɹɑːft/ grafts n
ymp stickling
(countable) A small shoot or scion of a tree inserted in another tree, the stock of which is to support and nourish it. The two unite and become one tree, but the graft determines the kind of fruit.
ymp
(countable) A branch or portion of a tree growing from such a shoot.
transplantat
(surgery, countable) A portion of living tissue used in the operation of autoplasty.

graft /ɡɹæft/ /ɡɹɑːft/ v
ympa
(transitive) To insert (a graft) in a branch or stem of another tree; to propagate by insertion in another stock; also, to insert a graft upon.
transplantera
(transitive, surgery) To implant a portion of (living flesh or akin) in a lesion so as to form an organic union.

graft polymer graft polymers n
ymppolymer

grafting graftings n
ympning
(horticulture) The act, art, or process of inserting grafts.

grain /ɡɹeɪn/ grains n
spannmål säd
(uncountable) The harvested seeds of various grass food crops eg: wheat, corn, barley.
korn gryn sädeskorn
(countable) A single seed of grass food crops.
spannmål säd stråsäd
(countable, uncountable) The crops from which grain is harvested.
väv
(uncountable) A linear texture of a material or surface.
korn gryn
(countable) A single particle of a substance.
gran
(countable) Any of various small units of mass originally notionally based on grain's weight, variously standardized at different places and times, including
(countable, chiefly, historical) Any of various small units of length originally notionally based on a grain's width, variously standardized at different places and times.

grains of paradise n
paradiskorn
The seeds or seed capsules of Aframomum melegueta, used as a medicine and spice, especially as a substitute for black pepper and in flavoring alcoholic beverages.

gram /ɡɹæm/ grams n
gram
A unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram. Symbol: g.

graminivore graminivores n
gräsätare
An herbivorous animal, a grazer, that feeds primarily on grasses.

grammar /ˈɡɹæ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæ.mɚ/ grammars n
grammatik språklära
A system of rules and principles for speaking and writing a language.
(uncountable, linguistics) The study of the internal structure of words (morphology) and the use of words in the construction of phrases and sentences (syntax).
(computing theory) A formal system specifying the syntax of a language.
grammatik språklära grammatikbok
A book describing the rules of grammar of a language.

grammar Nazi /ˈɡɹæmə(ɹ) ˈnɑːtsi/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ ˈnætsi/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ ˈnɑːtsi/ grammar Nazis n
språkpolis språkfascist
(slang, idiomatic, potentially, _, offensive, humorous, see usage note at Nazi) A person who habitually corrects or criticizes the incorrect language usage of others.

grammarian /ɡɹəˈmɛəɹɪən/ grammarians n
grammatiker
A person who studies grammar.

grammatical /ɡɹəˈmætɪkəl/ more grammatical most grammatical adj
grammatisk
Not breaching any constraints of the grammar, or morpho-syntax, of the relevant language.

grammatical case grammatical cases n
kasus
(grammar) A mode of inflection of a word dependent on its use, especially the syntactic function in a phrase.

grammatical mood grammatical moods n
modus
(grammar) A type of the relationship of a verb with reality and intent.

grammatically more grammatically most grammatically adv
grammatiskt
in a grammatical manner
concerning grammar

granary /ˈɡɹan(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹeɪnəɹi/ /ˈɡɹænəɹi/ granaries granarys n
spannmålsmagasin sädesmagasin kornbod lada
(agriculture) A storage facility for grain or sometimes animal feed.
kornbod
(figuratively) A fertile, grain-growing region.

grand duchy grand duchies n
storhertigdöme
The territory owned, ruled, or reigned over by a grand duke or grand duchess; contrast grand dukedom.

grand duke grand dukes n
storhertig
Ruler or monarch of a grand duchy.
storhertig storfurste
Son or grandson of a czar (emperor) of the Russian Empire. (A more literal translation of the Russian would be grand prince.)

grand piano grand pianos n
flygel
(musical instruments) A large piano in which the strings are strung horizontally in a heavy frame shaped like a harp

grandchild grandchildren n
barnbarn
A child of someone's child.

granddaughter granddaughters n
dotterdotter sondotter
The daughter of someone's child.

grandeur /ˈɡɹæn.d(j)ɚ/ /ˈɡɹæn.d(j)ʊɚ/ /ˈɡɹæn.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈɡɹæn.d͡ʒʊɚ/ grandeurs n
storslagenhet
The state of being grand or splendid; magnificence.

grandfather /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹændˌfɑːðə/ [ˈɡɹ̠(ʷ)ẽˑə̯̃n(d)ˌfɑˑðɚ] grandfathers n
farfar morfar
A father of someone's parent. [from 15th c.]
(computing) The archived older version of a file that immediately preceded the father file.
förfader farfar
(by extension) A male forefather.

grandfather clause grandfather clauses n
övergångsbestämmelse
A clause or section, especially in a law, granting exceptions for people or organisations who were affected by previous conditions.

grandfather clock grandfather clocks n
golvur
A longcase clock.

grandiose /ɡɹæn.diˈəʊs/ /ˈɡɹæn.di.əʊs/ more grandiose most grandiose adj
storartad grandios storslagen
Large and impressive, in size, scope or extent.

grandma /ˈɡɹænmɑː/ /ˈɡɹænmə/ grandmas n
farmor mormor
(informal) Grandmother.

grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/ /ˈɡɹænˌmʌðə/ grandmothers n
mormor farmor
A mother of someone's parent.

grandpa /ˈɡɹæm.pɑː/ /ˈɡɹæm.pə/ grandpas n
farfar morfar
(informal) grandfather

grandparent /ˈɡɹæn(d)pæɹənt/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)pɛəɹənt/ grandparents n
far- och morföräldrar
the parent of someone's parent

grandson /ˈɡɹæn(d)sʌn/ grandsons n
dotterson sonson
A son of one's child.

granita /ɡɹəˈniːtə/ granitas n
granita granité
An Italian dessert of fruit purée etc. on crushed ice.

granite /ˈɡɹæ.naɪt/ /ˈɡɹæ.nɪt/ granites n
granit
(rock) A group of igneous and plutonic rocks composed primarily of feldspar and quartz. Usually contains one or more dark minerals, which may be mica, pyroxene, or amphibole. Granite is quarried for building stone, road gravel, decorative stone, and tombstones. Common colors are gray, white, pink, and yellow-brown.

granivore granivores n
fröätare
Any animal that eats seeds as the main part of its diet

granny knot granny knots n
käringknut
A knot similar to the reef knot but crossed the opposite way.

grant /ɡɹænt/ /ɡɹɑːnt/ /ɡɹɒnt/ v
bevilja
(ditransitive) To give (bestow upon or confer, particularly in answer to prayer or request)

granular /ˈɡɹæn.jə.lə(ɹ)/ more granular most granular adj
grynig
Consisting of, or resembling, granules or grains

granulated sugar granulated sugars n
strösocker
Ordinary white sugar, for domestic use, having a relatively large crystal size.

granule /ˈɡɹæn.jul/ /ˈɡɹæn.juːl/ /ˈɡɹæn.jəl/ granules n
korn
A tiny grain, a small particle.

granulocyte /ˈɡɹænjəloʊˌsaɪt/ granulocytes n
granulocyt
(cytology, immunology) Any of various white blood cells that have granules in their cytoplasm.

granuloma granulomas granulomata n
granulom
(pathology) an inflammatory nodule consisting of histiocytes (macrophages) attempting to wall off substances they perceive as foreign but are unable to eliminate, such as certain infectious organisms as well as other materials such as foreign objects, keratin and suture fragments.
(medicine, less specific) any small nodule

grape /ɡɹeɪp/ grapes n
druva vindruva
(countable) A small, round, smooth-skinned edible fruit, usually purple, red, or green, that grows in bunches on vines of genus Vitis.
(countable) Any of various fruits or plants with varying resemblances to those of genus Vitis but belonging to other genera; their edibility varies.

grape juice grape juices n
druvjuice druvsaft
The unfermented juice of squeezed grapes, used as a beverage.

grapefruit /ˈɡɹeɪpfɹut/ /ˈɡɹeɪpfɹuːt/ grapefruit grapefruits n
grapefrukt grape
The large spherical tart fruit produced by this tree.

grapeshot grapeshot grapeshots n
druvhagel
(historical) A cluster of small iron balls, put together in a canvas bag in order to be used as a charge for a cannon.

grapevine grapevine grapevines n
vinranka
The plant, a vine of genus Vitis, on which grapes grow.

graph /ɡɹæf/ /ɡɹɑːf/ graphs n
graf diagram
(mathematics) A set of points constituting a graphical representation of a real function; (formally) a set of tuples (x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_m, y)\in\R^{m+1}, where y=f(x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_m) for a given function f: \R^m\rightarrow\R. See also w:Graph of a function on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
graf
(graph theory) A set of vertices (or nodes) connected together by edges; (formally) an ordered pair of sets (V,E), where the elements of V are called vertices or nodes and E is a set of pairs (called edges) of elements of V. See also w:Graph (discrete mathematics) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

graph /ɡɹæf/ /ɡɹɑːf/ v
plotta rita diagram
(transitive, mathematics) To draw a graph of a function.

graph paper graph papers n
millimeterpapper
Paper ruled into small squares, usually of equal size, for use in drawing graphs or other charts.

graph theory graph theories n
grafteori
(uncountable, mathematics) The branch of mathematics dealing with the properties of graphs (networks of vertices and edges).

grapheme /ˈɡɹæf.iːm/ graphemes n
grafem
(Unicode) A sequence of one or more code points that are processed and displayed as a single graphical unit of a writing system.

graphene /ˈɡɹæf.iːn/ graphenes n
grafen
(inorganic chemistry) An arbitrarily large-scale, one-atom-thick layer of graphite, an allotrope of carbon, that has remarkable electric characteristics.

graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ more graphic most graphic adj
grafisk
Drawn, pictorial.

graphical user interface graphical user interfaces n
grafiskt användargränssnitt
(computing) A type of user interface which allows people to interact with a computer through a metaphor of direct manipulation of graphical images and widgets in addition to text.

graphics /ˈɡɹæfɪks/ n
grafik
The graphic arts.
(computing) The pictorial representation and manipulation of data; the process by which a computer displays data.

graphics card graphics cards n
grafikkort
(computing) A circuit board that generates and controls the visual display on a computer screen.

graphics processing unit graphics processing units n
grafikprocessor
(computer hardware) A specialized electronic circuit designed to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display device.

graphite /ˈɡɹæfaɪt/ graphites n
grafit blyerts
An allotrope of carbon, consisting of planes of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal arrays with the planes stacked loosely, that is used as a dry lubricant, in "lead" pencils, and as a moderator in some nuclear reactors.
blyerts
A grey colour, resembling graphite or the marks made with a graphite pencil.

graphology /ɡɹæˈfɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɡɹæˈfɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ graphologies n
grafologi
(uncountable) The study of handwriting, especially as a means of analyzing a person's character.

grapnel /ˈɡɹæpnəl/ grapnels n
dragg
(nautical) A small anchor, having more than two flukes, used for anchoring a small vessel.

grappa /ˈɡɹæpə/ /ˈɡɹɑpə/ grappas n
grappa
(uncountable) An Italian grape-based spirit of between 80 and 100 proof, made from the distillation of pomace.

grappling iron /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌaɪɚn/ grappling irons n
änterhake
(nautical) A metal hook, attached to the end of a line, used to hold two ships together.

grasp /ɡɹæps/ /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ grasps n
grepp
(sometimes, figurative) Grip.
begrepp förståelse
Understanding.
grepp räckhåll
That which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability.

grasp /ɡɹæps/ /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ v
fatta greppa gripa
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
begripa fatta
To understand.
To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.

grasp all, lose all proverb
Den som gapar efter mycket mister ofta hela stycket. gapa efter mycket
One who wants everything may lose it all.

grasp at straws v
gripa efter halmstrån

grass /ɡɹæs/ /ɡɹɑːs/ [ɡɹ̠as] [ɡɹ̠eəs] [ɡɹ̠äːs] [ɡɹ̠æs] [ɡɹ̠ɐːs] [ɡɹ̠ɑːs] [ɡɹ̠ɛəs] grasses n
gräs
(countable, uncountable) Any plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as ground cover rather than for grain.
(uncountable) A lawn.
(uncountable, slang) Marijuana.

grass skirt grass skirts n
bastkjol
A skirt made from long dried grass, or synthetic material resembling it.

grass snake grass snakes n
snok
A nonvenomous snake of species Natrix natrix, native to Europe, with a yellow collar.

grass widow /ˈɡɹɑːs ˌwɪdəʊ/ grass widows n
gräsänka
A married woman whose spouse is away. [from 19th c.]

grass widower grass widowers n
gräsänkling gräsänkeman
A married man whose spouse is away. [from 19th c.]

grassfire grassfires n
gräsbrand
A fire burning over grass or grassland.

grasshopper /ɡɹæsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpəɹ/ /ˈɡɹɑːsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ grasshoppers n
gräshoppa
A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets.

grasshopper warbler grasshopper warblers n
gräshoppssångare
Any of a number of species of small songbirds in the genera Locustella and Helopsaltes, especially Locustella naevia.

grassroots more grassroots most grassroots adj
gräsrot
Of, or relating to people or society at the local level, particularly in politics, social movements, etc.; of the grass roots.

grassroots democracy n
gräsrotsdemokrati
The political processes which are driven by groups of ordinary citizens, as opposed to larger organizations or wealthy individuals with concentrated vested interests in particular policies.

grate /ɡɹeɪt/ v
riva
(transitive, cooking) To shred (things, usually foodstuffs), by rubbing across a grater.
gnissla
(intransitive) To make an unpleasant rasping sound, often as the result of rubbing against something.

grated /ˈɡɹeɪtɪd/ [ˈɡɹeɪ̯ɾɪd] more grated most grated adj
riven
Produced by grating.

grateful /ˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ gratefuller gratefullest more grateful most grateful adj
tacksam
Appreciative; thankful.
(obsolete, or, archaic) Pleasing, welcome.

grater /ˈɡɹeɪtə/ /ˈɡɹeɪtɚ/ graters n
rivjärn
a tool with which one grates, especially foods such as cheese, to facilitate getting small particles or shreds off a solid lump

gratify /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/ v
tillfredsställa
(transitive) To make content; to satisfy.

gratin /ɡɹəˈtæn/ gratins n
gratäng
The top crust of a dish, consisting of breadcrumbs or grated cheese heated under a grill; the dish itself.

grating /ˈɡɹeɪtɪŋ/ [ˈɡɹeɪ̯ɾɪŋ] gratings n
gitter
A barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air.

gratitude /ˈɡɹætɪt(j)ud/ gratitudes n
tacksamhet
The state of being grateful.

gratuitous /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪt.əs/ /ɡɹəˈtu.ɪt.əs/ more gratuitous most gratuitous adj
meningslös oberättigad oförtjänt ogrundad omotiverad onödig
Unjustified or unnecessary; not called for by the circumstances.

grave /ɡrɑːv/ /ɡɹeɪv/ graves n
grav grift
An excavation in the earth as a place of burial.

grave accent grave accents n
grav accent
(countable) A diacritic mark ( ` ) used in many languages to distinguish the pronunciations of vowels.

gravedigger /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.əɹ/ gravediggers n
dödgrävare
A person employed to dig graves.
A necrophore, or burying beetle.

gravel /ˈɡɹævəl/ gravels n
grus
(uncountable) Small fragments of rock, used for laying on the beds of roads and railways, and as ballast.

gravel /ˈɡɹævəl/ v
grusa
(transitive) To apply a layer of gravel to the surface of a road, etc.

gravel pit gravel pits n
grustag
A quarry from which gravel for construction purposes is obtained.

gravel road gravel roads n
grusväg
A road with a gravel surface, instead of asphalt, bitumen or concrete.

graven image graven images n
avgudabild beläte
A carved idol or representation of a god used as an object of worship.

graverobber /ˈɡɹeɪvˌɹɑbɚ/ /ˈɡɹeɪvˌɹɒbə/ graverobbers n
gravplundrare
One who robs graves or tombs in order to sell the contents for profit.

graveyard /ˈɡɹeɪvˌjɑɹd/ graveyards n
kyrkogård begravningsplats
A tract of land in which the dead are buried.

gravitation /ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃən/ gravitations n
gravitation tyngdkraft
(physics) The fundamental force of attraction that exists between all matter in the universe, caused by the curvature of spacetime caused by matter. It is the weakest of the four fundamental interaction, and possesses a gauge boson known as the graviton.

gravitational force gravitational forces n
dragningskraft gravitationskraft
(physics) A very long-range, but relatively weak fundamental force of attraction that acts between all particles that have mass; believed to be mediated by gravitons.

gravitational radiation n
gravitationsstrålning
(physics) a hypothetical wave, produced by an accelerating mass, that would be propagated at the speed of light

gravitational singularity gravitational singularities n
gravitationell singularitet
(physics) A location where the quantities that are used to measure the gravitational field become infinite in a way that does not depend on the coordinate system.

gravitational wave /ˌɡɹæ.vəˈteɪ.ʃə.nəl weɪv/ gravitational waves n
gravitationsvåg
(relativity) A fluctuation in spacetime caused by accelerating mass, which propagates as a wave at the speed of light.

gravitino gravitinos n
gravitino
(particle) A subatomic particle, related to the graviton, predicted by supersymmetry

gravity /ˈɡɹævɪti/ gravities n
tyngd
gravitation tyngdkraft
(physics) The force at the Earth's surface, of the attraction by the Earth's masses, and the centrifugal pseudo-force caused by the Earth's rotation, resulting from gravitation.
(loosely, see usage notes) Gravitation, the universal force exercised by two bodies onto each other.

gravity bong gravity bongs n
hink röka hink
(rare) Synonym of waterfall bong

gravlax /ˈɡɹavˌlaks/ /ˈɡɹɑvˌlɑks/ n
gravlax gravad lax
Salmon dry-cured in salt, seasoned with dill and sugar, and served usually thinly sliced as an appetizer.

gravy /ˈɡɹeɪvi/ gravies n
skysås sås
(Southern US) A pale sauce prepared from a roux with meat fat; a type of béchamel sauce.

grawlix /ˈɡɹɔlɪks/ /ˈɡɹɔːlɪks/ grawlix grawlixes n
svordomssymboler
A series of images or symbols used in speech bubbles in comic strips to indicate one or more swear words.

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ grayer grayest more gray most gray adj
grå
Of a gray hue.
grå dyster trist tråkig
Dreary, gloomy.
grå gråzon
Of an indistinct, disputed or uncertain quality.

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ grays n
grå
An achromatic colour between black and white.
gray
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of absorbed dose of radiation (radiation absorbed by a patient); one joule of energy absorbed per kilogram of the patient's mass. Symbol: Gy

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ v
gråna
To cause to become gray.

grayish /ˈɡɹeɪ.ɪʃ/ more grayish most grayish adj
gråaktig
Somewhat gray.

grayling grayling graylings n
harr
Any freshwater fish of the genus Thymallus or specifically Thymallus thymallus, of the salmon family, having a large dorsal fin.

graze /ɡɹeɪz/ grazes n
toucha tuscha
The act of grazing; a scratching or injuring lightly on passing.

graze /ɡɹeɪz/ v
beta
(ambitransitive) To feed on; to eat (growing herbage); to eat grass from (a pasture)

grease /ɡɹis/ /ɡɹiz/ /ɡɹiːs/ greases n
fett flott ister
Animal fat in a melted or soft state.

grease /ɡɹis/ /ɡɹiz/ /ɡɹiːs/ v
smörja
(transitive) To put grease or fat on something, especially in order to lubricate.

grease pit grease pits n
smörjgrop
A narrow pit or trench over which a vehicle can be driven and conveniently worked on from beneath.

greased lightning n
oljad blixt
Something incredibly fast (now mainly used in comparison: like or faster than greased lightning).

greasy /ˈɡɹi.si/ /ˈɡɹi.zi/ /ˈɡɹiː.si/ greasier greasiest adj
flottig
Containing a lot of grease or fat.

great /ɡɹet/ /ɡɹiːt/ /ɡɹɛːt/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɡɹæɪt/ [ˈɡɹeːt] [ˈɡɹɛːt] greater greatest adj
betydelsefull enorm fantastisk
jättebra
(informal) Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic. [from 1848]
stor
Important, consequential.
Doing or exemplifying (a characteristic or pursuit) on a large scale; active or enthusiastic.

great /ɡɹet/ /ɡɹiːt/ /ɡɹɛːt/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɡɹæɪt/ [ˈɡɹeːt] [ˈɡɹɛːt] interjection
jättebra
Expression of gladness and content about something.
sarcastic inversion thereof.

great Scott /ɡɹeɪt skɒt/ interjection
jösses
(dated) An exclamation of surprise or amazement

great auk great auks n
garfågel
A large extinct auk (†Pinguinus impennis).

great black-backed gull great black-backed gulls n
havstrut
A large European and American gull, Larus marinus.

great blue heron great blue herons n
amerikansk gråhäger
A large wading bird of the species Ardea herodias.

great circle great circles n
storcirkel
A segment of such circle representing the shortest distance between two points on the surface of a sphere.

great cormorant great cormorants n
storskarv
A seabird of the species Phalacrocorax carbo.

great crested grebe great crested grebes n
skäggdopping
A freshwater bird of Europe and Asia, Podiceps cristatus.

great egret great egrets n
ägretthäger
A large, white egret, Ardea alba, found around the world.

great grey owl great grey owls n
lappuggla
Strix nebulosa, a very large owl.

great grey shrike great grey shrikes n
varfågel
Lanius excubitor, a species of shrike.

great knot great knots n
kolymasnäppa
Calidris tenuirostris, a species of wading bird.

great minds think alike proverb
två själar, en tanke två själar, samma tanke
Used to emphasize a coincidence, or two people reaching the same conclusion in any manner at the same time.

great northern diver great northern divers n
svartnäbbad islom
(UK, Ireland) A large member of the diver family, Gavia immer, commonly breeding in North America, where it is known as the as common loon.

great power great powers n
stormakt
(international relations) A state that has the ability to exert its influence on a global scale.

great reed warbler great reed warblers n
trastsångare
Acrocephalus arundinaceus, an Old World warbler.

great skua great skuas n
storlabb
A large seabird, Stercorarius skua.

great snipe great snipes n
dubbelbeckasin
A medium-small wading bird (Gallinago media).

great spotted woodpecker /ˈɡɹeɪt ˈspɒtəd ˈwʊdpɛkeɹ/ great spotted woodpeckers n
större hackspett
A species of woodpecker, Dendrocopos major.

great tit /ˈɡɹeɪt tɪt/ great tits n
talgoxe
A bird in the Paridae family, Parus major.

great white shark great white sharks n
vithaj
A large shark, Carcharodon carcharias, of coastal surface waters in all major oceans that feeds on fish and marine mammals.

great- prefix
gammel-
With familial designations, used to denote a removal of one generation

great-aunt great-aunts n
gammelfaster gammelmoster gammeltant
An aunt of one's parent (i.e. a sister or sister-in-law of one's grandparent).

great-grandchild great-grandchildren n
barnbarnsbarn
The child (son or daughter) of one's grandchild.

great-granddaughter great-granddaughters n
barnbarnsbarn
The daughter of someone's grandchild.

great-grandfather great-grandfathers n
gammelfarfar gammelmorfar farfarsfar farmorsfar morfarsfar mormorsfar
The father of one's grandparent.

great-grandmother great-grandmothers n
farfarsmor farmorsmor morfarsmor mormorsmor gammelfarmor gammelmormor
The mother of one's grandparent.

great-grandson great-grandsons n
barnbarnsbarn
A son of a grandchild.

great-great-grandchild great-great-grandchildren n
barnbarns barnbarn barnbarnsbarnbarn
A child of a great-grandchild, a grandchild of a grandchild and a great-grandchild of a child.

great-great-granddaughter great-great-granddaughters n
barnbarnsbarnbarn
The daughter of one's great-grandchild.

great-great-grandfather great-great-grandfathers n
gammelgammelfarfar gammelgammelmorfar
The father of someone's great-grandparent.

great-great-grandmother great-great-grandmothers n
gammelgammelfarmor gammelgammelmormor
The mother of someone’s great-grandparent.

great-great-grandson great-great-grandsons n
barnbarnsbarnbarn
The son of one's great-grandchild.

great-uncle great-uncles n
gammelfarbror gammelmorbror gammelonkel
An uncle of one's parent (i.e. a brother or brother-in-law of one's grandparent).

greater argentine greater argentines n
guldlax
A northern Atlantic fish, herring-smelt (Argentina silus, syn. Salmo silus)

greater good n
gemensamma bästa
The benefit of the public, of more people than oneself.

greater prairie chicken greater prairie chickens n
större präriehöna
Tympanuchus cupido, a large bird in the grouse family native to North America.

greater rhea greater rheas n
större nandu
Rhea americana, a species of flightless bird native to eastern South America.

greater scaup greater scaups n
bergand
A scaup of the species Aythya marila, a bluebill.

greater short-toed lark greater short-toed larks n
korttålärka
Calandrella brachydactyla, a small passerine bird.

greater spotted eagle greater spotted eagles n
större skrikörn
Clanga clanga, a medium-sized migratory raptor native to Asia, north-eastern Africa and eastern Europe.

greater yellowlegs greater yellowlegs n
större gulbena
A shorebird of North America characterized by its yellow legs, Tringa melanoleuca.

greatest common divisor greatest common divisors n
största gemensamma delare
(arithmetic, number theory) The largest positive integer (respectively polynomial, element of a given ring) that is a divisor of each of a given set of integers (respectively polynomials, elements of a given ring).

greatest thing since sliced bread n
det bästa sedan skivat bröd
(idiomatic) Something amazing, outstanding or praiseworthy, especially a relatively recent invention likely to improve people's lives.

greatness /ˈɡɹeɪtnəs/ greatnesses n
storhet
The state, condition, or quality of being great

greatsword /ɡɹeɪt.sɔɹd/ /ɡɹeɪt.sɔːd/ greatswords n
slagsvärd tvåhandssvärd
Any generally straight-bladed double-edged sword large enough to require the use of two hands to wield it effectively.

greaves /ɡɹivz/ n
grevar
The unmeltable residue left after animal fat has been rendered.

grebe /ɡɹiːb/ grebes n
dopping
Any of several waterbirds in the cosmopolitan family Podicipedidae. They have strong, sharp bills, and lobate toes.

greed /ɡɹid/ greeds n
girighet
A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.

greedy /ˈɡɹiːdi/ greedier greediest adj
girig
Having greed; consumed by selfish desires.

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ greener greenest adj
grön
(figurative, of people) Sickly, unwell.
Unripe, said of certain fruits that change color when they ripen.
(figurative) Environmentally friendly.
(particle physics) Having a color charge of green.
grön oerfaren
(figurative) Inexperienced.
grön av avund
(figurative, of people) Naive or unaware of obvious facts.

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ greens n
grönt grön
The colour of grass and leaves; a primary additive colour midway between yellow and cyan which is evoked by light between roughly roughly 495–570 nm.
grön
(politics, sometimes capitalised) A member of a green party; an environmentalist.

green bean green beans n
grön böna haricot vert
The immature pods of any kind of bean plant, eaten as a vegetable.

green belt /ˈɡrin ˌbɛlt/ /ˈɡriːn bɛlt/ green belts n
grönt bälte
(chiefly, Britain) An area of agricultural land around an urban area that is protected from large-scale building.
A belt which is green in colour worn by a person who has achieved a certain (usually intermediate) level of skill in a martial art, especially judo or karate; also, the level of skill represented by this belt.

green hydrogen n
grön vätgas grönt väte

green light green lights n
grönt ljus
A traffic light in its green state (indicating that vehicles may proceed).
grönt ljus klartecken
(idiomatic) Approval, or permission to proceed.

green party green parties n
miljöparti
(politics) A political party whose principal concern is the protection of the environment.

green pepper green peppers n
grön paprika
The green, unripe, form of the sweet bell pepper. Popular in cooking, especially Italian cuisine. The unripe bell pepper is green and generally changes to other colors as it matures, cultivars exist for red, orange, yellow and other shades.
grönpeppar
A green variety of dried peppercorn, made from the unripe berries by treating them in a manner that retains the green colour.

green sandpiper green sandpipers n
skogssnäppa
Tringa ochropus, a small wading bird.

green tea green teas n
grönt te
Leaves of the tea plant which are treated with steam or roasted to denature the enzymes that cause the leaves to darken and change taste. (Without this step they would become oolong tea or black tea).
A beverage brewed from green tea leaves.

green thumb green thumbs n
gröna fingrar
(US, idiomatic) A natural skill for gardening.

green warbler green warblers n
kaukasisk lundsångare
Phylloscopus nitidus, a leaf warbler found in the Caucasus Mountains in south central Europe.

green wave green waves n
grön våg
A purposefully designed timing of a series of traffic lights to produce a green light for cars travelling at the correct speed as they arrive at the lights.

green with envy adj
grön av avund
(idiomatic) Consumed by envy; envious to the point where it is noticeable to others.

green woodpecker /ɡɹinˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ green woodpeckers n
gröngöling
Any of species Picus viridis of European woodpeckers.

green-backed firecrown green-backed firecrowns n
eldkronekolibri
A South American hummingbird, Sephanoides sephaniodes.

green-backed tit green-backed tits n
orienttalgoxe
Parus monticolus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

green-eyed greener-eyed greenest-eyed more green-eyed most green-eyed adj
grönögd
(literal) Having green eyes.
Jealous; envious.

greenery /ˈɡɹiːnəɹi/ greeneries n
grönska
Green foliage or verdure.

greenfinch greenfinches n
grönfink
the European greenfinch, a common Old World finch, Carduelis chloris, now Chloris chloris, that is mainly green with yellow in the wings and tail.

greengrocer /ˈɡɹinˌɡɹəʊs.ə(ɹ)/ greengrocers n
grönsakshandlare
(chiefly, British, AU, NZ, Irish) A person who sells fresh vegetables and fruit, normally from a relatively small shop.

greenhorn greenhorns n
gröngöling
(chiefly, US) An inexperienced person; a novice, beginner or newcomer.

greenhouse /ˈɡɹiːnˌhaʊs/ greenhouses n
växthus drivhus
A building used to grow plants, particularly one with large glass windows or plastic sheeting to trap heat from sunlight even in intemperate seasons or climates.

greenhouse effect greenhouse effects n
växthuseffekt
The process by which a planet is heated by solar radiation which is retained by its atmosphere.

greenhouse gas greenhouse gases n
växthusgas drivhusgas
Any gas, such as carbon dioxide, methane, or CFCs, that contributes to the greenhouse effect when released into the atmosphere.

greenish /ˈɡɹiːnɪʃ/ more greenish most greenish adj
grönaktig
Somewhat green in color.

greenish warbler greenish warblers n
lundsångare
Phylloscopus trochiloides, a widespread leaf warbler with a breeding range in northeastern Europe and temperate to subtropical continental Asia.

greenness /ˈɡɹiːn.nəs/ greennesses n
grönska grönhet
The state or quality of being green; green colour. [from 8th c.]

greens /ɡɹiːnz/ n
gröna grönsaker grönt
Green vegetables; edible plants or plant parts that contain chlorophyll.

greenwash /ˈɡɹiːnwɒʃ/ greenwashes n
grönmålning
A false or misleading picture of environmental friendliness used to conceal or obscure damaging activities.

greenwash /ˈɡɹiːnwɒʃ/ v
grönmåla
To disseminate such information about (something). Most often used to tout technologies, products, or ways of doing things that seem environmentally friendly but are actually not.

greenwashing greenwashings n
grönmålning

greet /ɡɹiːt/ v
hälsa
(transitive) To arrive at or reach, or meet.
(transitive) To accost; to address.

greeting /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ greetings n
hälsning hälsningsfras
A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.

greeting card greeting cards n
gratulationskort
A card, typically folded in half and available commercially, that is sent to someone as a greeting. (This entry is a translation hub.)

greetings /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋz/ interjection
var hälsad
(sometimes, formal, sometimes, humorous) Hello.

gregarious /ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /ɡɹɪˈɡɛɹ.i.əs/ more gregarious most gregarious adj
sällskaplig
(of a person) Describing one who enjoys being in crowds and socializing.

grenade /ɡɹəˈneɪd/ grenades n
granat
A small explosive device, designed to be thrown by hand or launched using a rifle, grenade launcher, or rocket.

grenade launcher grenade launchers n
granatkarbin granattillsats
A weapon that shoots grenades from a device.

grenadier /ɡɹɛnəˈdɪə/ grenadiers n
grenadjär
(military) A type of soldier, originally one who threw grenades, later a member of a company formed from the tallest men of the regiment; now specifically, a member of the Grenadier Guards of Canada and the United Kingdom.

grevillea grevilleas n
grevilleasläktet
Any of many Australian shrubs and trees of the genus Grevillea.

grey alder grey alders n
gråal
A tree in the genus Alnus; Alnus incana.

grey area grey areas n
gråzon
(idiomatic) An area intermediate between two mutually exclusive states or categories, where the border between the two is fuzzy or ill-defined.

grey crested tit grey crested tits n
grå tofsmes
Lophophanes dichrous, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

grey crowned crane grey crowned cranes n
grå krontrana
Balearica regulorum, a bird of the crane (Gruidae) family

grey heron /ɡɹeɪ ˈhɛɹ.ən/ grey herons n
gråhäger
Ardea cinerea, an Old World wading bird of the heron family.

grey matter n
de små grå små grå
(neuroanatomy) A collection of cell bodies and (usually) dendritic connections, in contrast to white matter.

grey partridge grey partridges n
rapphöna åkerhöna
A game bird in the pheasant family, Perdix perdix.

grey seal grey seals n
gråsäl
A seal species (Halichoerus grypus).

grey tit grey tits n
kapmes
Melaniparus afer, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

grey wagtail grey wagtails n
forsärla
A small passerine bird in the family Motacillidae (Motacilla cinerea).

grey wolf grey wolves n
varg
A large canid, Canis lupus, once found throughout forested areas of northern Europe, Asia and America; it shares a common ancestry with the domestic dog.

grey-backed fiscal grey-backed fiscals n
gråryggig törnskata
Lanius excubitoroides, a species of bird in the family Laniidae.

grey-haired adj
gråhårig
Having grey hair.

grey-headed chickadee grey-headed chickadees n
lappmes
Poecile cinctus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

grey-headed woodpecker grey-headed woodpeckers n
gråspett
Picus canus, a Eurasian member of the woodpecker family, greyer than other similar Eurasian woodpeckers.

grey-necked bunting grey-necked buntings n
bergortolan
Emberiza buchanani, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

grey-tailed tattler grey-tailed tattlers n
sibirisk gråsnäppa
A species of shorebird, Tringa brevipes, of east Asia, Australasia, and Beringia.

greylag goose /ˌɡɹeɪlæɡ ˈɡuːs/ greylag geese n
grågås
Anser anser, a goose found across much of the Palearctic.

greyness greynesses n
gråhet grånad
The state or quality of being grey.

grid /ɡɹɪd/ grids n
galler rutnät
A rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size, such as in a crossword puzzle.
elnät nät
A system for delivery of electricity, consisting of various substations, transformers and generators, connected by wire.
gradnät
(cartography) A method of marking off maps into areas.
galler gitter
(electronics) The third (or higher) electrode of a vacuum tube (triode or higher).

gridiron /ˈɡɹɪdaɪən/ gridirons n
halster rost
An iron rack or grate used for broiling meat and fish over coals. [from 14th c.]

gridlock /ˈɡɹɪdˌlɑk/ /ˈɡɹɪdˌlɒk/ gridlocks n
totalstopp
A condition of total, interlocking traffic congestion on the streets or highways of a crowded city, in which no one can move because everyone is in someone else's way.

grief /ɡɹiːf/ griefs grieves n
sorg bedrövelse
Emotional pain, generally arising from misfortune, significant personal loss, bereavement, misconduct of oneself or others, etc.; sorrow; sadness. [from early 14th c.]

grievance /ˈɡɹiː.vəns/ grievances n
harm kränkthet
(uncountable) Feelings of being wronged; outrage.

grievance studies n
kränkthetsstudier

grieve /ɡɹiːv/ v
sörja
(transitive) To feel very sad about; to mourn; to sorrow for.

grievous /ɡɹiː.viː.əs/ /ɡɹiː.vəs/ more grievous most grievous adj
allvarlig
Causing grief, pain, or sorrow.
Serious, grave, dire, or dangerous.

grievously more grievously most grievously adv
allvarlig sorgligt
In a grievous manner, severely.

griffin /ɡɹɪfɪn/ griffins n
grip
A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle.

griffon vulture /ˈɡɹɪfən ˈvʌlt͡ʃəɹ/ griffon vultures n
gåsgam
A large Old World vulture, Gyps fulvus, native to mountainous areas from Iberia to Burma.

grill /ɡɹɪl/ grills grillz n
grill
On a vehicle, a slotted cover as above, to protect and hide the radiator, while admitting air to cool it.
(US) A cooking device comprising a source of radiative and convective heat and a means of holding food above it; a barbecue.
galler
A grillroom; a restaurant serving grilled food.

grill /ɡɹɪl/ v
grilla
(transitive) To cook (food) on a grill; to barbecue.
(transitive, colloquial) To interrogate; to question aggressively or harshly.

grilled /ɡɹɪld/ more grilled most grilled adj
grillad

grim /ɡɹɪm/ grimmer grimmest adj
barsk
grådaskig kylig
Dismal and gloomy, cold and forbidding.
stenhård
Rigid and unrelenting.
kuslig
Ghastly or sinister.

grimace /ɡɹɪ.ˈmeɪs/ /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ grimaces n
grimas grimasch
A contorted facial expression, often expressing contempt or pain.

grimace /ɡɹɪ.ˈmeɪs/ /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ v
grimasera
(intransitive) To make grimaces; to distort one's face; to make faces.

grime /ɡɹaɪm/ n
fet smuts smuts sot
Dirt, grease, soot, etc. that is ingrained and difficult to remove.

grimoire /ˈɡɹɪmwɑː/ /ˈɡɹɪmˌwɑːɹ/ grimoires n
svartkonstbok trollbok trolldomsbok
(occult) A book of instructions in the use of alchemy or magic, especially one containing spells for summoning demons.

grimy /ˈɡɹaɪmi/ grimier grimiest adj
smutsig sotig
Stained or covered with grime.

grin /ɡɹɪn/ grins n
flin
A smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth.

grin /ɡɹɪn/ v
flina
(intransitive) To smile, parting the lips so as to show the teeth.

grin like a Cheshire cat v
grina som en solvarg
(simile) To smile broadly, especially in a self-satisfied way.

grind /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ v
mala
(transitive) To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
nöta
(video games) To repeat a task a large number of times in a row to achieve a specific goal.

grindstone /ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstoʊn/ /ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstəʊn/ /ˈɡɹɪnˌstoʊn/ grindstones n
slipsten
An abrasive wheel for sharpening, polishing or grinding.

gringo /ɡɹɪŋɡəʊ/ gringoes gringos n
gringo
(slang, often, pejorative) A white person from an English-speaking country, particularly the United States.

grip /ɡɹɪp/ grips n
grepp handslag
A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
grepp
A handle or other place to grip.
passare
(film production) A person responsible for handling equipment on the set.

grip /ɡɹɪp/ v
gripa
(transitive) To take hold of, particularly with the hand.

grisly /ˈɡɹɪzli/ grislier grisliest adj
gräsligt ohyggligt
Horrifyingly repellent; gruesome, terrifying.

gristle /ˈɡɹɪsəl/ gristles n
brosk
Cartilage; now especially: cartilage present, as a tough substance, in meat.

grit one's teeth v
gnida tänderna mot varandra
To clench one's teeth together tightly because of pain, anger, frustration, or self-assurance.
bita ihop
(idiom) To face up to a difficult or disagreeable situation and deal with it.

gritter gritters n
saltbil sandbil
A vehicle that applies grit to icy roads to improve traction.

grizzled skipper grizzled skippers n
smultronvisslare
A small, brown and white chequered butterfly of species Pyrgus malvae.

grizzly bear grizzly bears n
grizzlybjörn grisslybjörn
A large North American subspecies, Ursus arctos horribilis, of the brown bear.

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ groans n
stön
A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ v
stöna jämra kvida
To make a groan.

groat /ɡɹoʊt/ /ɡɹɔːt/ /ɡɹəʊt/ groats n
gryn
(chiefly, in the plural) Hulled grain, chiefly hulled oats.

grocer /ˈɡɹoʊ.səɹ/ /ˈɡɹoʊ.ʃəɹ/ /ˈɡɹəʊ.sə/ grocers n
livsmedelshandlare specerihandlare
A person who retails groceries (foodstuffs and household items) from a grocery.

grocery /ˈɡɹoʊs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹoʊʃ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹi/ groceries n
livsmedelsaffär livsmedelsbutik mataffär
A shop or store that sells groceries; a grocery store.

grocery list grocery lists n
inköpslista
A written or mental list of grocery items one intends to purchase at a supermarket or similar business.

grog /ɡɹɑɡ/ /ɡɹɒɡ/ grogs n
grogg
An alcoholic beverage made with hot water or tea, sugar and rum, sometimes also with lemon or lime juice and spices, particularly cinnamon.
(by extension, Australia, New Zealand) Any alcoholic beverage.

groin /ɡɹɔɪn/ groins n
ljumske
The crease or depression of the human body at the junction of the trunk and the thigh, together with the surrounding region.

groin vault groin vaults n
korsvalv kryssvalv
(architecture) A vault resulting from the intersection of two barrel-vaults crossing in a right angle. Its thrusts are concentrated along the groins or arrises and eventually at the four corners

groom /ɡɹuːm/ v
groma
(transitive) To attempt to gain the trust of a minor with the intention of luring them into a sexual relationship.

grooming /ˈɡɹuːmɪŋ/ groomings n
kontakt med barn i sexuellt syfte
The act of gaining the trust of a child or vulnerable person in order to take advantage of or exploit them, especially sexually.

groove /ɡɹuv/ /ɡɹuːv/ grooves n
spår
A long, narrow channel or depression; e.g., such a slot cut into a hard material to provide a location for an engineering component, a tyre groove, or a geological channel or depression.

grope /ɡɹoʊp/ /ɡɹəʊp/ v
famla
To search or attempt to find something in the dark, or, as a blind person, by feeling; to move about hesitatingly, as in darkness or obscurity; to feel one's way, as with the hands, when one can not see.
tafsa antasta kladda talla
To touch (another person) closely and (especially) sexually.

groschen groschen groschens n
groschen
(numismatics) Any of several obsolete European silver coins.

gross /ɡɹos/ /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹɔs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ grosser grossest more gross most gross adj
grovt äckligt
allvarlig grov svår
(of behaviour considered to be wrong) Highly or conspicuously offensive.
brutto
(of an amount) Excluding any deductions; including all associated amounts.
äcklig
(informal, North America, AU) Causing disgust.
oanständig grov obscen
Lacking refinement in behaviour or manner; offending a standard of morality.
fet tjock
(of a person) Heavy in proportion to one's height; having a lot of excess flesh.
trist tråkig
(archaic) Not sensitive in perception or feeling.

gross /ɡɹos/ /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹɔs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ gross grosses n
gross
Twelve dozen = 144.
brutto
The total nominal earnings or amount, before taxes, expenses, exceptions or similar are deducted. That which remains after all deductions is called net.

gross domestic product gross domestic products n
bruttonationalprodukt BNP
(economics) A measure of the economic production of a particular territory in financial capital terms over a specific time period.

gross income gross incomes n
bruttoinkomst
Income generated before deducting expenses, taxes, insurance, etc.

gross national income gross national incomes n
bruttonationalinkomst
(economics) A more recent designation for gross national product, the total market value of all the goods and services produced by a nation.

gross pay n
bruttolön
An amount of pay, wages, salary, or other compensation before deductions, such as for taxes, insurance, and retirement.
årslön
A payment for the entire year's income.

gross sales n
bruttoomsättning
(plural only, business, accounting) The total invoice value of sales, before deducting customers' discounts, returns, or allowances.

gross weight gross weights n
bruttovikt
The total weight of a vehicle and its freight, fuel, passengers etc.

grotesque /ɡɹoʊˈtɛsk/ /ɡɹəʊˈtɛsk/ grotesquer grotesquest adj
grotesk
Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal, especially in a hideous way.

grotesquely more grotesquely most grotesquely adv
groteskt
In a grotesque manner; disgustingly.

grotesquerie /ˌɡɹəʊˈtɛskəɹi/ grotesqueries n
groteskeri
The quality of being grotesque or macabre.

grotto /ˈɡɹɑ.toʊ/ /ˈɡɹɒt.əʊ/ grottoes grottos n
grotta
A small cave.
An artificial cavern-like retreat.
A local organization of cavers that typically organizes trips to caves and provides information and training for caving; a caving club.

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ adj
mald
Crushed, or reduced to small particles.

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ grounds n
mark backe grund
The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.
jord mark
Soil, earth.
grund
Basis, foundation, groundwork, legwork.
bakgrund
Background, context, framework, surroundings.
jord jordledare
(electricity, Canadian, and, US) An electrical conductor connected to the earth, or a large conductor whose electrical potential is taken as zero (such as a steel chassis).

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ v
belägga med flygförbud ställa på marken
(transitive) To forbid (an aircraft or pilot) to fly.
ge husarrest ge utegångsförbud
To found; to fix or set, as on a foundation, reason, or principle; to furnish a ground for; to fix firmly.

ground beef ground beefs n
nötfärs
(North America) Beef that has been finely chopped; minced beef.

ground beetle ground beetles n
jordlöpare
Any of a large cosmopolitan family of beetles, Carabidae.

ground clearance ground clearances n
markfrigång
(automotive) The measured distance between a level surface and the lowest part (other than tires or equivalent) of the bottom of a vehicle surmounting that surface.

ground elder ground elders n
kirskål
A perennial plant in the carrot family Apiaceae, native to Eurasia; Aegopodium podagraria.

ground floor ground floors n
bottenvåning gatuplan markplan förstavåning
The floor of a building closest to ground level.

ground forces n
markstridskrafter markstyrka marktrupp
(military) The military units operating on the ground, including tanks, soldiers, artillery, etc.

ground frost ground frosts n
frost markfrost
Ice produced by the direct deposition of water vapor on grass, trees and other objects in freezing conditions.
tjäle
The frozen upper level of soil, caused by the air temperature dropping below the freezing point for a lengthy period of time; in temperate climates the soil thaws completely for the summer and in cold climates it may develop to permafrost.

ground ivy ground ivies n
jordreva
Glechoma hederacea, an aromatic, perennial, evergreen creeper of the mint family Lamiaceae.

ground offensive ground offensives n
markoffensiv
(military) A military action launched by land, using ground troops.

ground rent ground rents n
tomträttsavgäld
(legal, real estate) Rent paid under a ground lease, usually long-term or in perpetuity, for a surface right or estate in land where the landowner (surface owner) and the owner of improvements (ground lessor) are separate; the improvements are effectively security for the payment of the rent.

ground staff n
markpersonal
(aviation) staff employed by an airline, or an airport, that work on the ground, as opposed to aircrews.

groundbreaking /ˈɡɹaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/ more groundbreaking most groundbreaking adj
banbrytande
Innovative; new, different; doing something that has never been done before.

grounded /-dəd/ /ˈɡɹaʊn.dɪd/ more grounded most grounded adj
flygförbud
(aviation, of an airman or aircraft) Not allowed to fly.
jordad rumsarrest
(electricity, North America) Of or pertaining to an electrical conductor which is connected to earth; earthed.

grounding /ˈɡɹaʊndɪŋ/ groundings n
jordning
(electrical engineering) The interconnecting metal chassis/frame of a device, appliance, machine, or metal raceway via a designated conductor to earth at the service panel. It may be bare or covered, and does not carry current in normal operation.

groundpecker groundpeckers n
markhackare
A species of bird in the tit family Paridae, Pseudopodoces humilis.

groundsheet groundsheets n
liggunderlag
A sheet of waterproof material that is spread on the ground, often beneath a tent, and upon which a person may sit or sleep.

groundwater groundwaters n
grundvatten
Water that exists beneath the earth's surface in underground streams and aquifers.

groundwork groundworks n
grundstomme
The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.

group /ɡɹuːp/ groups n
grupp
A number of things or persons being in some relation to one another.
A (usually small) group of people who perform music together.
(sports) A set of teams playing each other in the same division, while not during the same period playing any teams that belong to other sets in the division.
hop
(astronomy) A small number (up to about fifty) of galaxies that are near each other.

group /ɡɹuːp/ v
gruppera
(transitive) To put together to form a group.

group action group actions n
gruppverkan
(group theory) A mapping of a mathematical group to the permutations of an object that is compatible with the group operation.

group marriage group marriages n
gruppäktenskap
A form of polygynous, polyandrous marriage in which more than one man and more than one woman form a family unit.

group sex n
gruppsex ormgrop
The practice of having sex with multiple partners at the same time.

group theory group theories n
gruppteori
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see group,‎ theory; a theory about (particular kinds of) groups.

group velocity group velocities n
grupphastighet
(physics) the propagation velocity of the envelope of a modulated travelling wave, which is considered as the propagation velocity of information or energy contained in it.

groupie /ˈɡɹuːpi/ groupies n
groupie
A fan, especially a young female fan of a male singer or rock group; a person who seeks intimacy (most often physical, sometimes emotional) with a celebrity, usually a rock 'n' roll artist or band member.

groupthink /ˈɡɹuːpθɪŋk/ groupthinks n
grupptänk grupptänkande
A process of reasoning or decision-making by a group, especially one characterized by uncritical acceptance of or conformity to a perceived majority view.

grouse /ɡræus/ /ɡræɔs/ /ɡɹaʊs/ grouse grouses n
skogshöns
(countable) Any of various game birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae which inhabit temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere; specifically, the red grouse (Lagopus lagopus scotica) native to heather moorland on the British Isles. [from 1530s]

grout /ɡɹaʊt/ /ɡɹʌut/ grouts n
sump
(archaic, chiefly, in the plural) Dregs, sediment.

grove /ɡɹoʊv/ /ɡɹəʊv/ groves n
skogsdunge lund dunge
A small forest.

grow /ɡɹoʊ/ /ɡɹəʊ/ [ˈɡ̊ɹʷəʊ̯] [ˈɡ̊ɻʷoʊ̯] v
växa
(intransitive) To appear or sprout.
växa odla
(transitive) To cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants.

grow up v
växa upp bli vuxen
(intransitive) To mature and become an adult.
blomstra växa fram växa upp
(intransitive) To start to develop; to flourish.
växa upp
(intransitive, idiomatic) To stop acting as or like a child (often used as an imperative interjection).

growing pains n
växtvärk
generalized pains in the limbs or joints of children or adolescents (from many causes)
inkörningsproblem uppstartsproblem växtvärk
(by extension) difficulties that arise in the early stages of any project

growl /ɡɹaʊl/ v
morra
(intransitive) To utter a deep guttural sound, as an angry animal; to give forth an angry, grumbling sound.
growla
(intransitive) To perform death growl vocals.

grown-up more grown-up most grown-up adj
vuxen
Adult, physically mature.

grown-up point grown-up points n
vuxenpoäng
A notional point awarded (to younger persons) for instances of individual behaviour that characterizes life as an adult.

growth /ɡɹoʊθ/ /ɡɹəʊθ/ growths n
tillväxt stigande tilltagande utvidgning
An increase in size, number, value, or strength.
tillväxt utveckling växt
(biology) The act of growing, getting bigger or higher.
växt vegetation växtlighet
(biology) Something that grows or has grown.
svulst utväxt växt
(pathology) An abnormal mass such as a tumor.

growth hormone growth hormones n
tillväxthormon
(often, in context) The human homologue specifically: human growth hormone.

growth stock growth stocks n
tillväxtaktie

groyne /ɡɹɔɪn/ groynes n
hövd
An often wooden structure that projects from a coastline to prevent erosion, longshore drift etc.; a breakwater.

grub /ɡɹʌb/ grubs n
larv
(countable) An insect at an immature stage of its life cycle.
käk
(uncountable, slang) Food.

grudge /ɡɹʌd͡ʒ/ grudges n
agg groll
(countable) Deep-seated and/or long-term animosity or ill will about something or someone, especially due to perceived mistreatment.

grudging /ˈɡɹʌ.dʒɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹʌ.d͡ʒiŋ/ more grudging most grudging adj
missunnsam
Unwilling or with reluctance.

gruel /ɡɹuː(ə)l/ gruels n
välling
A thin, watery porridge, formerly eaten primarily by the poor and the ill.

gruesome /ˈɡɹuːsʌm/ gruesomer gruesomest more gruesome most gruesome adj
fasansfull ohygglig
Repellently frightful and shocking; horrific or ghastly.

grumbler grumblers n
brumbjörn gnällpipa gnällspik knarr kverulant surpuppa
A person who persistently grumbles; a complainer.

grumpy /ˈɡɹʌmpi/ grumpier grumpiest adj
butter tjurig
Dissatisfied and irritable.

grunge /ɡɹʌnd͡ʒ/ n
lort smuts
(informal) Dirt or filth, especially when difficult to clean.
grunge
(music genre) A subgenre of alternative rock, originating from Seattle, Washington, which melds punk and metal.

grungy /ˈɡɹʌnd͡ʒi/ grungier grungiest adj
lortig smutsig
Dirty; shabby; in disrepair.

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ grunts n
grymtning
A short snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak.
The snorting cry of a pig.
grymtfisk
Any fish of the perciform family Haemulidae.
hantlangare
A person who does ordinary and boring work.

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ v
grymta
(intransitive, of a person) To make a grunt or grunts.
(intransitive, of a pig) To make a grunt or grunts.

guan /ɡwɑn/ guans n
guan
Any (member) of several species of birds in the genera Aburria, Chamaepetes, Oreophasis, Penelope, Penelopina, and Pipile, of the family Cracidae, limited to the Americas.

guanaco /ɡwəˈnɑːkəʊ/ guanacoes guanacos n
guanaco
A South American ruminant (Lama guanicoe), closely related to the other lamoids, the alpaca, llama, and vicuña in the family Camelidae.

guanosine guanosines n
guanosin
(biochemistry, genetics, organic compound) A nucleoside derived from guanine and ribose

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ /ˌɡɛəɹənˈtiː/ guarantees n
garanti
Anything that assures a certain outcome.
More specifically, a written declaration that a certain product will be fit for a purpose and work correctly; a warranty

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ /ˌɡɛəɹənˈtiː/ v
garantera
To give an assurance that something will be done right.

guarantor /ˈɡæɹəntɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈɡæɹəntə(ɹ)/ guarantors n
garant
A person or company that provides a guarantee.

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ guards n
vakt väktare gard
A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ v
bevaka vakta
(transitive) To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.

guard dog guard dogs n
vakthund gårdvar
A dog used to protect a property or its owner.

guardant /ˈɡɑː(ɹ)dənt/ adj
framåtvänd med hitvänt ansikte utåtseende
(heraldry, of an animal) Positioned with the body viewed from the side, but with the head turned toward the viewer.

guardhouse guardhouses n
vakthus
A station for guards, especially at the entrance of a town, castle, etc.

guardian /ˈɡɑɹ.di.ən/ /ˈɡɑɹ.din/ /ˈɡɑː.dɪ.ən/ guardians n
väktare
Someone who guards, watches over, or protects.
målsman förmyndare
(legal) A person legally responsible for a minor (in loco parentis).

guardian angel guardian angels n
skyddsängel änglavakt
(religion) A tutelary angel watching over a particular person in monotheistic contexts.
(figuratively) A person who benevolently watches over another.

guardianship guardianships n
förmyndarskap
The office or position of one acting as a guardian or conservator, especially in a legal capacity.

guardrail guardrails n
räcke
A rail set alongside a dangerous place as a barrier, to improve safety.

guardsman guardsmen n
gardist
(British) A member of a Guards regiment.

guava /ˈɡwɑːvə/ guavas n
guava
A tropical tree or shrub of the myrtle family, Psidium guajava.
Its yellowish tropical fruit, 1¼ to 2 inches, globular or pear-shaped with thin, yellow, green or brown skin, is often made into jams and jellies. The meat can be yellowish to pale green or pink in color, depending on the variety.

gudgeon /ˈɡʌdʒən/ /ˈɡʌd͡ʒən/ /ˈɡʌjən/ gudgeons n
sandkrypare
A small freshwater fish, Gobio gobio, that is native to Eurasia.

guelder rose /ˈɡɛldə(ɹ) ˌɹəʊz/ guelder roses n
skogsolvon snöbollsbuske
A deciduous shrub (Viburnum opulus), having small white flowers.

guenon /ɡəˈnoʊn/ /ˈɡwɛn.ən/ guenons n
markatta
An Old World monkey of the genus Cercopithecus.

guerrilla /ɡəˈɹɪlə/ guerrillas n
gerilla
A soldier in a small independent group, fighting against the government or regular forces by surprise raids.

guerrilla warfare n
gerillakrig
Combat using groups of irregular, light, mobile troops within areas occupied by an enemy force, usually through hit-and-run tactics.

guess /ɡɛs/ guesses n
gissning
A prediction about the outcome of something, typically made without factual evidence or support.

guess /ɡɛs/ v
gissa
To reach a partly (or totally) unconfirmed conclusion; to engage in conjecture; to speculate.
To solve by a correct conjecture; to conjecture rightly.
tro förmoda
(chiefly, US) to suppose, to imagine (introducing a proposition of uncertain plausibility).

guess what phraseologicalUnit
gissa vad
(idiomatic) Used to dramatize the introduction of an unsurprising outcome.

guesswork guessworks n
gissning
An estimate, judgment or opinion made by guessing, from limited information.

guest /ɡɛst/ guests n
gäst
A recipient of hospitality, especially someone staying by invitation at the house of another.
gäst hotellgäst
A patron or customer in a hotel etc.
gäst gästartist
An invited visitor or performer to an institution or to a broadcast.

guest /ɡɛst/ v
gästa
(intransitive) To appear as a guest, especially on a broadcast.
(intransitive) As a musician: to play as a guest, providing an instrument that a band/orchestra does not normally have in its line up (for instance, percussion in a string band).

guest book guest books n
gästbok
a type of ledger in which visitors to a particular establishment, such as a bed and breakfast or a museum, may leave comments about the establishment.
(Internet) a feature of a website performing a similar function to a physical guest book

guest of honour guests of honour n
hedersgäst
(British spelling) A guest in whose honour a gathering is held; the most important guest.

guest room guest rooms n
gästrum
A room in a home or hotel set aside for the use of visiting guests.

guest worker guest workers n
gästarbetare
A person with temporary permission to work in another country.

guesthouse /ˈɡɛsthaʊs/ guesthouses n
gästhus
A small house near a main house, for lodging visitors.

guidance /ˈɡaɪdəns/ guidances n
ledning rådgivning
The act or process of guiding.

guide /ɡaɪd/ guides n
guide
Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, or to lead them through dangerous terrain.
guide guidebok
A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.

guide /ɡaɪd/ v
guida
to serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.

guide dog guide dogs n
ledarhund blindhund
A dog that is trained to be of assistance to a blind person and is able to guide him or her.

guided tour guided tours n
guidning rundvisning rundvandring

guideline guidelines n
riktlinje
A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.

guild /ɡɪld/ guilds n
gille skrå
A group or association mainly of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans for mutual aid, particularly in the Middle Ages.

guile /ɡaɪl/ guiles n
list
(uncountable) Astuteness often marked by a certain sense of cunning or artful deception.

guillotine /ˈɡi(j)əˌtin/ /ˈɡɪlətiːn/ /ˈɡɪləˌtin/ /ˌɡiːjəˈtiːn/ /ˌɡɪləˈtiːn/ guillotines n
giljotin fallbila
(historical, also, figuratively) A machine used for the application of capital punishment by decapitation, consisting of a tall upright frame from which is suspended a heavy diagonal-edged blade which is dropped onto the neck of the person to be executed; also, execution using this machine.

guillotine /ˈɡi(j)əˌtin/ /ˈɡɪlətiːn/ /ˈɡɪləˌtin/ /ˌɡiːjəˈtiːn/ /ˌɡɪləˈtiːn/ v
giljotinera
(also, figuratively) To execute (someone) with a guillotine.
To cut or trim (a body part, a stack of paper, etc.) with a guillotine.

guillotining guillotinings n
giljotinering
an execution by guillotine.

guilt /ɡɪlt/ guilts n
skuld skuldkänsla
Responsibility for wrongdoing.
skuld
The regret of having done wrong.

guilt-ridden adj
skuldtyngd
Having a strong sense of guilt.

guilty /ˈɡɪl.ti/ guiltier guiltiest more guilty most guilty adj
skyldig
Responsible for a dishonest act.
(legal) Judged to have committed a crime.
skamsen
Having a sense of guilt.

guilty conscience n
dåligt samvete
A feeling of guiltiness, as if one has done something wrong.

guinea fowl /ˈɡɪni ˌfaʊl/ guinea fowl guinea fowls n
pärlhöna
Any of several African birds of the family Numididae (6 species) resembling partridges.

guinea pig /ˈɡɪni pɪɡ/ guinea pigs n
marsvin
A rodent of any of several species within the family Caviidae.
försökskanin
(figuratively) A living experimental subject.

guise /ˈɡaɪz/ guises n
skepnad
External appearance in manner or dress; appropriate indication or expression; garb; shape.

guitar /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ /ɡɪˈtɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɪ.tɑɹ/ guitars n
gitarr
(musical instrument) A stringed musical instrument, of European origin, usually with a fretted fingerboard and six strings, played with the fingers or a plectrum (guitar pick).

guitarist guitarists n
gitarrist gitarrspelare
Someone who plays a guitar.

gulag /-læɡ/ /-ˌlæɡ/ /ɡuːˈlɑk/ /ˈɡuˌlɑɡ/ /ˈɡuːlɑɡ/ gulags n
gulag
(historical) Also GULAG: the system of all Soviet labour camps and prisons in use, especially during the Stalinist period (1930s–1950s).

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ /ˈɡulz/ adj
röd
(tincture) In blazon, of the colour red.

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ /ˈɡulz/ n
rött
(tincture) Red, e.g. on a coat of arms, typically represented in engraving by vertical parallel lines.

gulf /ɡɒlf/ /ɡʌlf/ gulfs n
golf
(geography) A portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land; a partially landlocked sea

gull /ˈɡʌl/ gulls n
mås trut
A seabird of the genus Larus or of the family Laridae.

gull-billed tern gull-billed terns n
sandtärna
A medium-sized tern, Gelochelidon nilotica, family Laridae, with a thick stout black bill, found in marshy and coastal habitats throughout the temperate and tropic zones worldwide.

gullet /ˈɡʌl.ət/ /ˈɡʌl.ɪt/ gullets n
matstrupe
The throat or esophagus.

gullibility /ˈɡʌləbɪləti/ /ˈɡʌlɪbɪlɪti/ gullibilities n
godtrbogenhet
The quality of readily believing information, truthful or otherwise, usually to an absurd extent.

gullible /ˈɡʌlɪbl̩/ more gullible most gullible adj
lättlurad
Easily deceived or duped; naive, easily cheated or fooled.

gullwing adj
måsvinge-
(of a door, flap, wings etc.) Resembling a gull's wings.

gullwing gullwings n
måsvingedörr
One of a pair of doors, as of an aircraft, resembling a gull's wings when open.

gulp /ɡʌlp/ gulps n
klunk
The usual amount swallowed.

gulp /ɡʌlp/ v
bälga klunka kolka
To swallow eagerly, or in large draughts; to swallow up; to take down in one swallow.
svälja
To react nervously by swallowing.

gulper eel gulper eels n
pelikanålartad fisk
Any of many fish of the order Saccopharyngiformes that resemble eels, and which are sometimes treated as true eels, members of Anguilliformes.

gum /ɡʌm/ gums n
tandkött
(often, in the plural) The flesh around the teeth.
gummi
(mostly, uncountable) Any of various viscous or sticky substances that are exuded by certain plants.
(mostly, uncountable) Any viscous or sticky substance resembling those that are exuded by certain plants.
tuggummi
(countable) A single piece of chewing gum.

gum arabic gums arabic n
gumi arabicum
An edible substance taken from one of two species of sub-Saharan acacia trees, Senegalia senegal and Vachellia seyal, used in the food industry as a stabilizer (e.g. in soda, gumdrops and marshmallows) and other purposes including pharmaceuticals, paints and polishes.

gumboot gumboots n
gummistövel
(New Zealand, British, Australia) A type of boot made of rubber.

gummy bear gummy bears n
gelébjörn gummibjörn bumbibjörn gelénalle godisnalle
A confectionery made of gelatin in the miniature shape of a toy bear

gumption /ˈɡʌmpʃən/ gumptions n
sunt förnuft
(Britain, Irish) Common sense, initiative, resourcefulness. [from early 18th c.]
framåtanda företagsamhet
(US) Boldness of enterprise; aggressiveness or initiative.

gumshoe /ˈɡʌm.ʃuː/ gumshoes n
galosch
A sneaker or rubber overshoe. [from mid 19th c.]
deckare
(slang, North America) A detective. [from early 20th c.]

gun /ɡʌn/ guns n
skjutvapen
gevär bössa
A less portable, long firearm that fires bullets or projectiles; a rifle, either manual, automatic or semi-automatic; a flintlock, musket or shotgun.
(surfing) A long surfboard designed for surfing big waves (not the same as a longboard, a gun has a pointed nose and is generally a little narrower).
kanon
(military) A cannon with relatively long barrel, operating with relatively low angle of fire, and having a high muzzle velocity.
kanon haubits
(military) A cannon with a 6-inch/155mm minimum nominal bore diameter and tube length 30 calibers or more. See also: howitzer; mortar.
pistol
A very portable, short firearm, for hand use, which fires bullets or projectiles, such as a handgun, revolver, pistol, or Derringer.

gun carriage gun carriages n
lavett
A metal or wooden frame on which a piece of ordnance is mounted for firing or transportation.

gun dog gun dogs n
fågelhund
A breed of dog used by hunters to find, flush out and retrieve birds and other game.

gun down v
skjuta
(transitive) To kill by means of a firearm, especially deliberately and in a brutal manner.

gun licence gun licences n
vapenlicens

gunboat gunboats n
kanonbåt
(nautical) Any of the various types of small armed vessels.

gunfire /ˈɡʌnfʌɪə/ gunfires n
gevärseld
Shots from a gun or guns, typically creating loud report.

gunk /ɡʌŋk/ gunks n
smörja gegga kladd
(uncountable, informal) Dirt or grime; any vague, messy, or unknown substance.

gunman gunmen n
pistolskytt skytt
A criminal armed with a gun, especially a professional killer.

gunmetal /-ɾ(ə)l/ /ˈɡʌnmɛt(ə)l/ gunmetals n
kanonmetall
An alloy of 88% copper, 10% tin and 2% zinc, originally used for making guns.

gunpoint /ˈɡʌnpɔɪnt/ n
pistolhot vapenhot
Threat or coercion by display or aiming a firearm or similar weapon.

gunport gunports n
kanonport
A hatch in the hull of a ship through which a cannon is fired.

gunpowder /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə/ /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdɚ/ gunpowders n
krut
An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulphur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.

gunslinger gunslingers n
revolverman
(historical) A person in the Old West who carried a gun and was an expert at quickly drawing it and firing.

gunwale /ˈɡʌnəl/ gunwales n
reling
The top edge of the hull of a nautical vessel, where it meets the deck.

guqin /ɡuːˈt͡ʃiːn/ guqin guqins n
guqin
A plucked zither-like stringed instrument (chordophone), traditionally featuring seven unfretted strings, originating in ancient China.

gurgle /ˈɡɜː.ɡl̩/ /ˈɡɝ.ɡl̩/ gurgles n
gurgel
A gurgling sound.

gurgle /ˈɡɜː.ɡl̩/ /ˈɡɝ.ɡl̩/ v
gurgla
To flow with a bubbling sound.
To make such a sound.

gurn /ɡɜː(ɹ)n/ gurns n
grimas
(British) A distorted facial expression; grimace.

gurnard /ˈɡɚnɚd/ /ˈɡɜːnəd/ /ˈɡɵːnɘd/ gurnard gurnards n
knorrhane
(loosely) Other fish with appearance like that of members of family Triglidae, such as certain of those in families Dactylopteridae, Peristediidae, and Scorpaenidae.

gush /ˈɡʌʃ/ v
forsa välla
(intransitive, also, figurative) To flow forth suddenly, in great volume.

gusle /ˈɡʊslə/ gusles n
gusle
(musical instrument) A single-stringed lute-like stringed instrument with a bowl-shaped body, held vertically in the lap and played a bow, originating among the Slavic peoples in the Balkans, especially in the Dinarides region.

gust /ɡʌst/ gusts n
by
A strong, abrupt rush of wind.

gustation gustations n
smaksinne
The ability to taste flavors; the sense of taste.

gut feeling gut feelings n
magkänsla
(idiomatic) An instinct or intuition; an immediate or basic feeling or reaction without a logical rationale.

gutta /ˈɡʌtə/ guttae guttas n
gutta guttae
(architectural element) A small water-repelling, cone-shaped projection used in the architrave of the Doric order in classical architecture.

gutta-percha /ɡʌtəˈpɜːtʃə/ /ɡʌɾəˈpɝtʃə/ gutta-perchas n
guttaperka
An inelastic natural latex, produced from the sap of several tropical trees of the genera Palaquium and Payena.

gutter /ˈɡʌt.ə/ /ˈɡʌt.ɚ/ /ˈɡʌt̬.ɚ/ gutters n
rännsten
A ditch along the side of a road.
takränna
A duct or channel beneath the eaves of a building to carry rain water; eavestrough.
ränna
(bowling) A groove down the sides of a bowling lane.

guv guvs n
grabben
(British, chiefly, London, informal) A form of address to a man, usually a stranger or a superior.

guy /ɡaɪ/ guys n
kille
(colloquial) A man or boy, fellow.
(informal, term of address) Buster, Mack, fella, bud, man.

guzzle /ˈɡʌzəl/ v
supa
(intransitive, dated) To consume alcoholic beverages, especially frequently or habitually.

gybe /d͡ʒaɪb/ gybes n
gipp
A manoeuvre in which the stern of a sailing vessel crosses the wind, typically resulting in the forceful and sudden sweep of the boom from one side of the vessel to the other.
A sudden shift of a sail's angle, or a sudden change in the direction that a vessel is sailing in.

gym /d͡ʒɪm/ gyms n
gym
(weightlifting) A sports facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise.

gymnasial adj
gymnasial
Of or pertaining to an academic gymnasium.

gymnasiast gymnasiasts n
gymnasieelev gymnasist
One who attends the kind of school called a gymnasium.

gymnasium /d͡ʒɪmˈneɪ.zi.əm/ gymnasia gymnasiums n
gymnastiksal sporthall
(formal) A large room or building for indoor sports.
gymnasium
A type of secondary school in some European countries which typically prepares students for university.

gymnast /ˈdʒɪm.næst/ /ˈd͡ʒɪm.næst/ /ˈd͡ʒɪm.nəst/ gymnasts n
gymnast
One who performs (the sport of) gymnastics.

gymnastics /d͡ʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/ n
gymnastik
A sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness.
Complex intellectual or artistic exercises or feats of physical agility.

gymnosperm gymnosperms n
gymnosperm nakenfröig växt
(botany) Any plant such as a conifer whose seeds are not enclosed in an ovary.

gymnospermous adj
nakenfröig
(botany) Having seeds that are not protected in a capsule
(botany) Of or pertaining to a gymnosperm

gynaecologist /ˌɡaɪ.nəˈkɑː.lə.dʒɪst/ /ˌɡaɪ.nəˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ gynaecologists n
gynekolog
(Australia, British spelling, Commonwealth, dated in US) (Canadian spelling, also common) A physician who specialises in diseases of the female reproductive system.

gynecology /ˌdʒaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒaɪnəˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ gynecologies n
gynekologi
The study of, or the branch of medicine specializing in, the medical problems of women, especially disorders of the reproductive organs.

gynecomastia /ˌd͡ʒaɪnɪkoʊˈmæstiə/ /ˌd͡ʒaɪnɪkəˈmæstiə/ /ˌɡaɪnɪkoʊˈmæstiə/ /ˌɡaɪnɪkə(ʊ)ˈmæstɪə/ /ˌɡaɪnɪkəˈmæstiə/ gynecomastias n
gynekomasti
(American spelling, diseases) Excessive development of breasts in males, resembling the breast development in women.

gynophobia n
gynofobi
Fear of or aversion to women or girls.

gyoza /ˈɡjoʊzə/ /ˈɡjɒzə/ gyoza gyozas n
gyoza
A Japanese crescent-shaped dumpling filled with a minced stuffing and steamed, boiled or fried; the Japanese equivalent of the Chinese jiaozi.

gypsum /ˈd͡ʒɪp.səm/ gypsa gypsums n
gips
A mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate. When calcinated, it forms plaster of Paris.

gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ gypsies n
zigenare zigenerska
(colloquial) An itinerant person or any person, not necessarily Romani; a tinker, a traveller or a carny.

gypsy cab gypsy cabs n
svarttaxi
(colloquial, US, sometimes, offensive) An unlicensed taxi, especially in the North East of the United States.

gyrfalcon /ˈdʒɜːfɔːlkən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝˌfælkən/ gyrfalcons n
jaktfalk
Falco rusticolus, a large bird of prey that breeds on Arctic coasts and islands of North America, Europe and Asia.

gyro /ˈd͡ʒaɪɹoʊ/ /ˈjiː.ɹoʊ/ /ˈjɪɹoʊ/ /ˈʒɪɹoʊ/ gyros n
gyros
A style of Greek sandwich commonly filled with grilled meat, tomato, onions, and tzatziki sauce.

gyron gyrons n
giron
(heraldiccharge) A triangular form having an angle at the fess point and the opposite side at the edge of the escutcheon.

gyronny adj
gironnerad
(heraldry, of an escutcheon) Covered with gyrons, or divided into several gyrons, typically eight.

gyroscope gyroscopes n
gyroskop
An apparatus composed of a wheel which spins inside of a frame (gimbal) and causes the balancing of the frame in any direction or position. In the form of a gyroscopic stabilizer, used to help keep aircraft and ships steady.

ha /hɑː/ [ha(ː)] interjection
ha
A representation of laughter.

ha-ha /hɑːˈhɑː/ /ˈhɑˌhɑ/ /ˈhɑːhɑː/ /ˌhɑˈhɑ/ interjection
haha hihi

haberdashery haberdasheries n
sybehörsaffär
A shop selling such goods.

habit /ˈhæbət/ /ˈhæbɪt/ habits n
vana
An action performed on a regular basis.
An action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness.

habit-forming more habit-forming most habit-forming adj
beroendeframkallande vanebildande
(formal, euphemistic) Addictive; likely to cause dependence or recurrence of use.

habitable /ˈhæbɪtəbəl/ more habitable most habitable adj
beboelig
Safe and comfortable, where humans, or other animals, can live; fit for habitation.

habitual /-tjʊ-/ /həˈbɪ.tʃwəl/ /həˈbɪ.tʃʊ.əl/ /həˈbɪ.t͡ʃ(w)əl/ /həˈbɪ.t͡ʃʊ.əl/ more habitual most habitual adj
vanemässig
Of or relating to a habit; established as a habit; performed over and over again; recurrent, recurring.
Of a person or thing: engaging in some behaviour as a habit or regularly.
vanlig habituell
Regular or usual.

hack /hæk/ v
klara sig stå ut
To withstand or put up with a difficult situation. [20th c.]
hacka
(transitive, slang, computing) To hack into; to gain unauthorized access to (a computer system, e.g., a website, or network) by manipulating code.
(transitive, slang, computing, by extension) To gain unauthorised access to a computer or online account belonging to (a person or organisation).

hackberry hackberries n
hägg
The fruit of these plants.
(uncountable) The wood of these plants.

hacker /hækə/ /hækəɹ/ hackers n
hackare
(computer security, telecommunications) One who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data stored in, or to carry out malicious attacks on, computer networks or computer systems.
(computing, dated) One who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer.

hackle /ˈhækəl/ hackles n
häckla
An instrument with steel pins used to comb out flax or hemp. [from 15th c.]

hackle /ˈhækəl/ v
häckla
To dress (flax or hemp) with a hackle; to prepare fibres of flax or hemp for spinning. [from 17th c.]

hackneyed /ˈhækniːd/ more hackneyed most hackneyed adj
banal sliten utnött
Repeated too often.

hacksaw hacksaws n
bågfil
A saw, with a blade that is put under tension, for cutting metal

haddock /ˈhædək/ haddock haddocks n
kolja
A marine fish, Melanogrammus aeglefinus, of the North Atlantic, important as a food fish.

hadron /ˈhæd.ɹɑn/ /ˈhæd.ɹɒn/ hadrons n
hadron
(particle) A composite particle that comprises two or more quarks held together by the strong force and (consequently) can interact with other particles via said force; a meson or a baryon.

haematology /ˌhiməˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌhiːməˈtɒlədʒi/ n
hematologi
(medicine) The scientific study of blood and blood-producing organs.

haematophagous /hɪˌmætəˈfeɪɡəs/ adj
blodsugande
(British spelling) Feeding on blood.

haemophilia /ˌhiːməˈfɪliə, -ˈfiːliə/ haemophilias n
hemofili blödarsjuka klassisk blödarsjuka
(British spelling, pathology) Any of several hereditary illnesses that impair the body's ability to control bleeding, usually passed from mother to son.

haemorrhoids /ˈhɛməɹɔɪdz/ /ˈhɛmɹɔɪdz/ n
hemorrojd
A pathological condition caused by painful masses of dilated veins in swollen anal tissue.

hafnium /ˈhæfniəm/ n
hafnium
A chemical element (symbol Hf) with an atomic number of 72: a lustrous, silvery-grey tetravalent transition metal.

haft /hæft/ /hɑːft/ hafts n
handtag skaft
The handle of a tool or weapon.
fäbodvall säter
(Northern English dialect) A piece of mountain pasture to which a farm animal has become hefted.

haft /hæft/ /hɑːft/ v
skafta
(transitive) To fit a handle to (a tool or weapon).

hag /hæɡ/ hags n
häxa häxor
A witch, sorceress, or enchantress; a wizard.
hagga
(pejorative) An ugly old woman.
A fury; a she-monster.

hagfish hagfish hagfishes n
pirål
Any of several primitive eellike fish, of the family Myxinidae, having a sucking mouth with rasping teeth, and sometimes used as food or for eelskin leather.

haggard /ˈhæɡ.əd/ /ˈhæɡ.ɚd/ more haggard most haggard adj
härjad
Looking exhausted, worried, or poor in condition

haggis /ˈhæɡɪs/ haggises n
haggis
A traditional Scottish dish made from minced sheep offal with oatmeal and spices, etc., originally boiled in the stomach of a sheep but now often in an artificial casing, and usually served with neeps and tatties (mashed swede and potatoes) and accompanied with whisky.

haggle /ˈhæɡəl/ v
pruta köpslå
(intransitive) To argue for a better deal, especially over prices with a seller.

hagiography /ˌheɪd͡ʒiˈɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡɹəfi/ hagiographies n
hagiografi
(countable) A biography of a saint.

haha interjection
haha hihi håhå höhö

haiku /haɪˈku/ /ˈhaɪ.ku/ /ˈhaɪ.kuː/ haiku haikus n
haiku
A Japanese poem in three lines, the first and last consisting of five morae, and the second consisting of seven morae, usually with an emphasis on the season or a naturalistic theme.

hail /heɪl/ [heɪ̯ɫ] interjection
hell
(archaic, or, poetic) An exclamation of respectful or reverent salutation, or, occasionally, of familiar greeting.

hail /heɪl/ [heɪ̯ɫ] hails n
hagel
(meteorology, uncountable) Balls or pieces of ice falling as precipitation, often in connection with a thunderstorm.

hail /heɪl/ [heɪ̯ɫ] v
hagla
(impersonal) For hailstones to fall from the sky.
hell
(transitive) To greet; give salutation to; salute.
(transitive) To name; to designate; to call.

hail from v
bördig
To be a native of, to come from, to originate from; to have as one's birth place or residence.

hailstone hailstones n
hagelkorn
A single ball of hail, or solid precipitation

hair /heː/ /hɛ(ə)ɹ/ /hɛə/ /hɛː/ /hɛːə/ [hiə] [hɛɚ] hairs n
hårstrå hår
(countable) A pigmented filament of keratin which grows from a follicle on the skin of humans and other mammals.
hår hårstrå
(uncountable) The collection or mass of such growths growing from the skin of humans and animals, and forming a covering for a part of the head or for any part or the whole body.

hair clip hair clips n
hårklämma hårspänne
A clip to hold back the hair.

hair conditioner hair conditioners n
hårbalsam balsam
(cosmetics) A type of shampoo product that aims to improve the condition of the hair, especially after washing.

hair dye hair dyes n
hårfärg hårfärgningsmedel
Any of various materials used to dye hair on the head.

hair extension hair extensions n
hårförlängning
A length of hair which is attached to one's normal hair to make it longer.

hair gel hair gels n
hårgelé
A hairstyling product in gel form that hardens the hair, so it stays in a certain hairstyle.

hair loss n
håravfall
(medicine, dermatology) Loss of hair from the head or body due to a medical condition.

hair of the dog n
återställare
(idiomatic) An alcoholic drink, particularly when taken the morning after to cure a hangover.

hair roller hair rollers n
papiljott
A small tube that is rolled into a person's hair in order to curl it, making a new hairstyle.

hair salon hair salons n
frisersalong
The establishment of a beautician or barber.

hair spray hair sprays n
hårsprej hårspray
A usually scented hairstyling product in aerosol form that stiffens the hair, so it stays in a certain hairstyle.

hair tie hair ties n
hårsnodd
A circular piece of elastic used to hold hair in place.

hair-raising more hair-raising most hair-raising adj
hårresande
Causing fear or anxiety; scary.

hair-splitting hair-splittings n
hårklyveri
(idiomatic) the act of finding exceedingly small differences which are probably neither important nor noticeable to most people.

hairbrush hairbrushes n
hårborste
A brush used in hair care for brushing, tidying, and detangling hair

haircloth haircloths n
tagel
Cloth made of the mane or tail hairs of a horse.

haircut /ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/ haircuts n
klippning
The act of cutting of the hair, often done professionally by a barber, hair stylist, or beautician.

hairdresser hairdressers n
frisör frisörska barberare
A person who cuts or styles hair as an occupation or profession.

hairdryer hairdryers n
hårtork hårfön fön
(chiefly, _, UK) A small electrical appliance for drying hair, by generating a stream of hot air.

hairgrip hairgrips n
hårnål
A flat hairpin having two prongs that hold bobbed hair together.

hairiness hairinesses n
hårighet
The characteristic of being hairy.

hairlessness n
hårlöshet
The condition or quality of being hairless.

hairpin /ˈhɛə.pɪn/ /ˈhɛɚ.pɪn/ hairpins n
hårnål
A pin or fastener for the hair.

hairpin bend hairpin bends n
serpentinväg
An acute curve, often one of a series, in a road, especially on a steep incline.

hairstyle hairstyles n
frisyr
The style in which someone's hair has been cut and arranged.

hairy /ˈhɛə.ɹi/ /ˈhɛɚ.i/ hairier hairiest adj
hårig
(of a person) Having a lot of hair on the body.
(of an animal) Having a lot of fur.
(of a body part other than the head) Having hair growing from it.

hajj /hæd͡ʒ/ /hɑːd͡ʒ/ /hʌd͡ʒ/ hajjes n
hajj
(Islam) The pilgrimage to Mecca made by pious Muslims; one of the five pillars of Islam.

halal /həˈlæl/ /həˈlɑːl/ adj
halal
(of food) Fit to eat according to Muslim religious customs.

halal snack pack halal snack packs n
kebabtallrik
(Australia) A fast food dish consisting of halal-certified doner kebab meat, chips, cheese and a variety of sauces (usually chilli, garlic and barbecue).

halberd /ˈhæl.bɚd/ /ˈhælbəd/ /ˈhælbɜːd/ /ˈhɑl.bɚd/ /ˈhɔl.bɚd/ halberds n
hillebard spjutyxa
A two-handed pole weapon, consisting of a long pole with an axe-like blade mounted on it (at a right angle like an axe, not on the tip like a spear), and (opposite the blade) typically a spike or hook.

halcyon days /ˈhælsiːən deɪz/ n
glada dagar sötebrödsdagar
Period of calm during the winter, when storms do not occur.
(idiomatic) A period of calm, usually in the past and often nostalgic.

half /haf/ /häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ adj
halv
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
(of a sibling) Having one parent (rather than two) in common.
(of a relative other than a sibling) Related through one common grandparent or ancestor rather than two.

half /haf/ /häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ adv
halvt halv
In two equal parts or to an equal degree.

half /haf/ /häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ halves n
halva hälft del halvlek planhalva
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
del
Half of a standard measure, chiefly: (British) half a pint of beer or cider. (Refusing a pint) Just a half, thank you. (Offering to top up a pint glass) Do you want a half in that? (Minimizing the amount of drink taken) A swift half at the Pear Tree.
halva halv
(preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.

half a dozen numeral
halvdussin
Six (6); often used approximatively.
(bingo) six

half brother /ˌhæfˈbɹʌðɚ/ half brethren half brothers n
halvbror halvbroder
A male sibling sharing a single parent, as distinguished from a full brother or brother-german, from a step-brother, or from a brother-like figure such as a blood brother.

half dozen half dozens n
halvdussin
A set of six.

half full adj
halvfull
holding about half of the full capacity

half marathon half marathons n
halvmaraton
A running race over the distance of 21.0975 km, half the length of a marathon.

half past /ˈhæf ˌpæst/ /ˈhæˌpæst/ /ˈhɑːf ˌpɑːst/ /ˈhɑːpəs(t)/ /ˈhɑːˌpɑːst/ n
halv två
Thirty minutes past any hour.

half sibling half siblings n
halvsyskon
A sibling sharing a single parent, as distinguished from a full sibling or sibling-german, from a step-sibling, or from a sibling-like figure such as a blood sibling.

half sister half sisters n
halvsyster halvsyrra
A female sibling sharing a single parent.

half title half titles n
smutstitel
(book printing) A page before the title page in a book, bearing the title but no further details.

half-asleep adj
halvsovande
Showing signs of being asleep or very sleepy, as not demonstrating full energy or attention.

half-century half-centuries n
halvsekel
A period of fifty years, half of a century.

half-cousin half-cousins n
halvkusin

half-finished adj
halvfärdig halvfabrikat
Only partially completed, being approximately at the halfway stage.

half-hour half-hours n
halvtimma halvtimme
A period of time equal to thirty minutes, half an hour.
halv
The time of thirty minutes past any particular hour.

half-life /ˈhæfˌlaɪf/ half-lives n
halveringstid
(physics) The time required for half the nuclei in a sample of an isotope to undergo radioactive decay.

half-mast n
halv stång
The lowered position, half the height of a mast, at which a flag is flown when mourning, especially expressing respect for the dead.

half-measure half-measures n
halvmesyr

half-moon half-moons n
halvmåne
The moon in its first or last quarter when only half the visible face is illuminated; a quarter moon.
Anything shaped like a crescent, especially the base of a fingernail.

half-naked adj
halvnaken
With very few clothes on.

half-plane half-planes n
halvplan
(mathematics) Either half of an infinite plane (divided by a straight line)

half-timbered /ˌhæf ˈtɪmbɚd/ /ˌhɑːf ˈtɪmbəd/ adj
korsvirke
(architecture) Of a building: constructed using a load-bearing timber frame with the spaces (panels) between the timbers filled with bricks, stone, or wattle and daub, etc. (the infill), especially if the timber frame is visible on the outside of the building.

half-time half-times n
halvtid
(sports) The interval between the two halves of a sports match.

half-truth half-truths n
halvsanning
A deceptive statement, especially one that is only partly true, is incomplete, misrepresents reality by telling part of the truth, or alters the time sequence of truths.

half-year half-years n
halvår
The period of time equal to half a year; normally referred to as 6 months, but a half-year is more exactly 182.5 days (without a leap day)

halfdead adj
halvdöd
Halfway dead; only partially alive.

halfhearted more halfhearted most halfhearted adj
halvhjärtad
Lacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.

halfheartedly more halfheartedly most halfheartedly adv
halvhjärtat
Without enthusiasm or interest.

halfling halflings n
halvlängdsman bastard dvärg halvkarl halvman halvmänning
(fantasy) A fictional small humanoid creature featuring in fantasy fiction; a hobbit.

halfway /hæfweɪ/ /hɑːfˈweɪ/ adv
halvvägs
Half of the way between two points; midway.

halfway house halfway houses n
halvvägshus
A temporary residence for those who have left prison, residential drug rehabilitation, or the like, designed to ease them back into society.

halfway line halfway lines n
mittlinje

halibut /ˈhæ.lɪ.bət/ /ˈhɒ.lɪ.bət/ halibut halibuts n
hälleflundra helgeflundra
A large flatfish of the genus Hippoglossus, which sometimes leaves the ocean floor and swims vertically.

halide /ˈheɪ.laɪd/ /ˈhæl.aɪd/ halides n
bergsalt halit stensal
(chemistry) A salt of any halogen acid.

halitosis /hæl.ɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /hæl.ɪˈtəʉ.sɪs/ /hæl.ɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/ halitoses n
dålig andedräkt foetor ex ore
(pathology) The condition of having stale or foul-smelling breath.

hall /hɑl/ /hɔl/ /hɔːl/ halls n
sal
A large meeting room.

hallelujah /ˌhæl.əˈl(j)uː.jə/ interjection
halleluja
An exclamation used in songs of praise or thanksgiving to God.
(by extension) A general expression of gratitude or adoration.

hallmark /ˈhɔlmɑɹk/ /ˈhɔːlmɑːk/ hallmarks n
kännetecken
(figurative) A distinguishing characteristic.

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ /ˈhɑloʊ/ v
helga
(transitive) To make holy, to sanctify.

hallucinate /həˈljuːsɪneɪt/ /həˈluːsɪneɪt/ v
hallucinera
(ambitransitive) To seem to perceive things (with one or more of one's senses) which are not really present; to have visions; to experience a hallucination.

hallucination /həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən/ hallucinations n
hallucination
A sensory perception of something that does not exist, often arising from disorder of the nervous system, as in delirium tremens.

hallucinogen /həˈluː.sɪ.nə.d͡ʒɛn/ /ˌhæl.uːˈsɪn.ə.dʒən/ hallucinogens n
hallucinogen
Any substance tending to induce hallucination.

hallucinogenic /həˌlusənəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /həˌlusɪnəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /həˌluːsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/ more hallucinogenic most hallucinogenic adj
hallucinogen
producing hallucinations

hallucinogenic /həˌlusənəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /həˌlusɪnəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /həˌluːsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/ hallucinogenics n
hallucinogen
a substance that is a hallucinogen.

halma /ˈhalmə/ n
halma
(board game, uncountable) A board game invented by George Howard Monks in which the players' men jump over those in adjacent squares.

halo /ˈheɪloʊ/ /ˈheɪləʊ/ haloes halos n
halo
A circular band of coloured light, visible around the sun or moon etc., caused by reflection and refraction of light by ice crystals in the atmosphere.
Anything resembling this band, such as an effect caused by imperfect developing of photographs.
gloria
(religion) nimbus, a luminous disc, often of gold, around or over the heads of saints, etc., in religious paintings.
halo aura
The metaphorical aura of glory, veneration or sentiment which surrounds an idealized entity.

haloalkane haloalkanes n
halogenalkan
(organic chemistry) Any alkane in which one or more hydrogen atoms has been replaced by that of a halogen

halogenation halogenations n
halogenering
(chemistry) The reaction of a halogen with something, especially the replacement of a hydrogen atom of an organic compound with a halogen one.

halophile halophiles n
halofil
(biology) An organism that lives and thrives in an environment of high salinity, often requiring such an environment; a form of extremophile

halt /hɑlt/ /hɒlt/ /hɔlt/ /hɔːlt/ v
skrinlägga
(intransitive) To stop either temporarily or permanently.
stoppa
(transitive) To bring to a stop.
(transitive) To cause to discontinue.

halter /ˈhɔltɚ/ /ˈhɔːltə/ halters n
grimma
A bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them.

halting problem halting problems n
stopproblemet
(computer science) The problem of deciding in finite time whether a given program will finish running in finite time, when given a certain finite input.

halva /hɑːlˈvɑː/ /ˈhɑːlvɑː/ halvas n
helva halva
A confection usually made from crushed sesame seeds and honey. It is a traditional dessert in South Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

halve /hæv/ /hɑːv/ v
halvera
(transitive) To reduce to half the original amount.
(transitive) To divide into two halves.

halyard /ˈhæljɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈhæljə(ɹ)d/ halyards n
fall
(nautical) A rope used to raise or lower a sail, flag, spar or yard.

ham /ˈhæm/ /ˈhæːm/ hams n
skinka
(uncountable) Meat from the thigh of a hog cured for food.

ham hock ham hocks n
fläsklägg

ham it up v
spela över
(idiomatic, acting) To deliberately exaggerate one's emotions or movements, or to overact or act hammily.

ham-fisted more ham-fisted most ham-fisted adj
valhänt
Lacking skill in physical movement, especially with the hands.

hamate bone hamate bones n
hakben
One of the eight bones of the wrist (carpals).

hamburger /ˈhæm.bə.ɡə/ /ˈhæm.bɚ.ɡɚ/ /ˈhæmˌbɜː.ɡə/ /ˈhæmˌbɝ.ɡɚ/ hamburgers n
hamburgare
The patty used in such a sandwich.

hamiform /ˈheɪmɪfɔːm/ more hamiform most hamiform adj
hakformig
(conchology) Curved at the extremity.
hakformig krokformad
Shaped like a hook.

hamlet /ˈhæm.lət/ /ˈhæm.lɪt/ hamlets n
by
A small village or a group of houses.
(British) A village that does not have its own church.
hypoplectrus
Any of the fish of the genus Hypoplectrus in the family Serranidae.

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæm.ɚ/ hammers n
hammare
A tool with a heavy head and a handle used for pounding.
(anatomy) The malleus, a small bone of the middle ear.
(music) In a piano or dulcimer, a piece of wood covered in felt that strikes the string.
(sports) A device made of a heavy steel ball attached to a length of wire, and used for throwing.
Part of a clock that strikes upon a bell to indicate the hour.
hane hammare
(firearms) A moving part of a firearm that strikes the firing pin to discharge a gun.

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæm.ɚ/ v
hamra
To strike repeatedly with a hammer, some other implement, the fist, etc.

hammer and sickle hammers and sickles n
hammaren och skäran
A depiction of a sickle crossed with a hammer, used as a symbol of communism and the Soviet Union.

hammer home v
hamra
(idiomatic) To repeatedly or continually emphasise (an opinion or idea) until or so that a person or group of people understands it.

hammer throw hammer throws n
släggkastning slägga
An athletic throwing event where the object to be thrown is a heavy steel ball attached with wire (maximum length 4 ft (1.22 m)) to a handle.

hammer thrower hammer throwers n
släggkastare
(athletics) An athlete who competes in the hammer throw.

hammered dulcimer hammered dulcimers n
hackbräde
(musical instrument) A type of dulcimer whose metal strings are stretched over a trapezoidal sounding board that has two bridges, one bass and one treble, set on a stand and played with small mallet-like hammers.

hammerhead shark hammerhead sharks n
hammarhaj
Any of various sharks of the genus Sphyrna having the eyes set on projections (cephalofoils) from the sides of the head, which gives it a hammer shape.

hammock /ˈhæmək/ /ˈhæmɪk/ hammocks n
hängmatta hammock
A swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting or canvas about six feet wide, suspended by clews or cords at the ends.

hamper /ˈhæm.pə/ /ˈhæm.pɚ/ hampers n
korg
A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals.

hamper /ˈhæm.pə/ /ˈhæm.pɚ/ v
hindra hämma
(transitive) To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle.

hamster /ˈhæm(p)stɚ/ hamsters n
hamster
Any of various Old-World rodent species belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae.

hamster /ˈhæm(p)stɚ/ v
hamstra
(ambitransitive) To secrete or store privately, as a hamster does with food in its cheek pouches.

hamstring /ˈhæmstɹɪŋ/ hamstrings n
hassena knäsena
(anatomy) One of the great tendons situated in each side of the ham, or space back of the knee, and connected with the muscles of the back of the thigh.

hand /hænd/ [heənd] [hɛənd] [hɛːnd] hands n
hand
The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
(card games) The set of cards held by a player.
(chiefly, in the plural) Management, domain, control.
klase
A limb of certain animals, such as the foot of a hawk, or any one of the four extremities of a monkey.
visare
An index or pointer on a dial; such as the hour and minute hands on the face of an analog clock, which are used to indicate the time of day.
bunt
(tobacco manufacturing) A bundle of tobacco leaves tied together.
tvärhand
(chiefly, in measuring the height of horses) Four inches, a hand's breadth.
flank sida
A side; part, camp; direction, either right or left.
förmåga handlag skicklighet
Power of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity.
handtag hjälp
An instance of helping.
handstil
Handwriting; style of penmanship.
namnteckning underskrift
A person's autograph or signature.
applåd
Applause.

hand /hænd/ [heənd] [hɛənd] [hɛːnd] v
ge lämna över räcka över
(transitive) To give, pass or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively.
hjälpa ledsaga
(transitive) To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct.

hand cream hand creams n
handkräm
A cosmetic cream used to moisturize the hands.

hand grenade /ˈhænd.ɡɚˈneɪd/ /ˈhænd.ɡɹəˈneɪd/ hand grenades n
handgranat
(military) A small hand-held explosive device designed to be thrown at an enemy.

hand heart hand hearts n
handhjärta
A gesture in which a person forms a heart shape using their fingers.

hand in v
lämna in
(transitive) To give something to a responsible person.

hand job hand jobs n
avrunkning
(slang) The act of using the hands to stimulate another person's penis.

hand mixer hand mixers n
elvisp
A hand-held mixer typically used as kitchen implement.

hand net hand nets n
håv
A small net that is equipped with a handle and attached to a rim so that the net forms a pouch. This kind of net is used, eg, for trapping butterflies or individual fish.

hand off v
lämna över
(idiomatic, transitive) to pass or transfer.

hand over v
överlämna
(transitive, idiomatic) To relinquish control or possession of something to someone.

hand sanitizer /ˈhænd ˌsænətaɪzɚ/ /ˈhænd ˌsænɪtaɪzɚ/ hand sanitizers n
handsprit desinfektionssprit handdesinfektion
A disinfecting liquid, most often based on ethyl alcohol, used as an alternative to washing the hands with soap and water.

hand truck hand trucks n
säckkärra pirra bagagekärra magasinkärra paketkärra
(North America) An L-shaped box-moving handcart with handles at one end, wheels at the base, with a small ledge to set objects on, flat against the floor when the hand-truck is upright. It makes otherwise bulky and heavy objects easier to move.

handbag /ˈhæm.bəɡ/ /ˈhændˌbæɡ/ handbags n
handväska
(now, rare) A small bag carried in the hand, used either when travelling or to carry tools for a specific job. [from 19th c.]

handball handballs n
handboll
(uncountable) A team sport where two teams of seven players each (six players and a goalkeeper) pass and bounce a ball trying to throw it in the goal of the opposing team.
hands
(countable, Australian Rules Football) An act of passing a football by holding it with one hand and hitting it with the other.

handball player handball players n
handbollsspelare
A person who plays handball, especially professionally.

handbook handbooks n
handbok
A topically organized book of reference on a certain field of knowledge, regardless of size.

handbrake handbrakes n
handbroms
(mechanical engineering, automotive, railroading) The mechanism, particularly the locking hand-operated lever or foot-operated toggle lever in a motorcar or the hand-operated crank on a railcar, which is used to set and release such a brake.

handcuff /ˈhændˌkʌf/ handcuffs n
handboja
(rarely singular) One ring of a locking fetter for the hand or one pair.

handcuff /ˈhændˌkʌf/ v
sätta handbojor på (någon)
To apply handcuffs to

handcuffs n
handbojor handklovar
A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.

handedness handednesses n
hänthet
A preference (usually innate) for using one hand rather than the other.

handfast more handfast most handfast adj
handfast
(rare) Strong; steadfast.

handful /ˈhæn(d)fəl/ /ˈhæn(d)fʊl/ handfuls handsful n
handfull näve
The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.
handfull
A small number, usually approximately five.

handicap /ˈhændikæp/ handicaps n
försprång handikapp
(sports) An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.

handicapped more handicapped most handicapped adj
funktionshindrad funktionsnedsatt handikappad
(derogatory) Limited by an impediment of some kind.

handicraft /ˈhændɪkɹæft/ /ˈhændɪkɹɑːft/ handicrafts n
hantverk handarbete
A trade requiring skill of hand; manual occupation; handcraft.

handkerchief /ˈheɪŋkɚt͡ʃɪf/ /ˈhæŋkətʃiːf/ /ˈhæŋkətʃɪf/ /ˈhæŋkɚt͡ʃɪf/ handkerchiefs handkerchieves n
näsduk
A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.

handle /ˈhæn.dl̩/ /ˈhɛən.dl̩/ handles n
handtag öra
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
vred
(gambling) The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.

handle /ˈhæn.dl̩/ /ˈhɛən.dl̩/ v
handskas med
(transitive) To manage, use, or wield with the hands.
hantera
(transitive) To manage, control, or direct.
(transitive, rare) To be concerned with; to be an expert in.
behandla
(transitive) To treat, to deal with (in a specified way).

handle with kid gloves v
silkesvante
(idiomatic) To treat something very delicately or carefully.

handlebar /ˈhændəlbɑː/ /ˈhændəlbɑːɹ/ handlebars n
styre
(mostly, in the plural) The bar used to steer a bicycle, motorbike, or similar vehicle using the hands.

handling /ˈhændlɪŋ/ /ˈhændl̩ɪŋ/ handlings n
hantering
A touching, controlling, managing, using, take care of, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands.
häleri
A criminal offence, the trade in stolen goods.

handpainted adj
handmålad
Painted by hand, not mechanically

handpicked adj
handplockad
Picked by hand rather than by machinery.
(figurative) Selected with great care or by insiders or an individual.

handrail handrails n
räcke ledstång
A rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.

hands off interjection
bort med händerna! bort med tassarna! inte röra!
(informal) don't touch!

hands up interjection
upp med händerna
(idiomatic) Surrender (by raising your hands)!

handsaw handsaws n
fogsvans handsåg
A saw small enough to be used by one hand.

handsel /ˈhæn.səl/ /ˈhænd.səl/ handsels n
nyårspresent
A gift given at New Year, or at the start of some enterprise or new situation, meant to ensure good luck.

handshake handshakes n
handslag handtryckning handskakning
The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.
handskakning
(computing) An exchange of signals between two devices when communications begin in order to ensure synchronization.

handsoap handsoaps n
handtvål
A (bar or liquid) soap for the hands.

handsome /ˈhæn.səm/ /ˈhænd.səm/ /ˈhænt.səm/ handsomer handsomest more handsome most handsome adj
stilig
Of a man or boy: attractively manly, having a pleasing face and overall effect.

handsomeness /ˈhænsəmnəs/ handsomenesses n
stilighet
The quality of being handsome.

handsy /ˈhæn(d)zi/ handsier handsiest adj
närgången tafsig
(informal) Prone to touching other people with one's hands, especially inappropriately.

handwoven adj
handvävd
Woven by hand, or with a hand-operated loom.

handwriting /ˈhændɹaɪtɪŋ/ handwritings n
handskrift
The act or process of writing done with the hand, rather than typed or word-processed.
Text that was written by hand.
handstil
The characteristic writing of a particular person.

handyman /ˈhændimæn/ handymen n
hantlangare
(informal) A person who does small tasks and odd jobs

hang /hæŋ/ [heɪŋ] v
hänga
(intransitive) To be or remain suspended.
(transitive) To cause (something) to be suspended, as from a hook, hanger, hinges, or the like.
(intransitive, legal) To be executed by suspension by one's neck from a gallows, a tree, or other raised bar, attached by a rope tied into a noose.
(intransitive, informal) To loiter; to hang around; to spend time idly.
(transitive) To prevent from reaching a decision, especially by refusing to join in a verdict that must be unanimous.
(transitive, chess) To cause (a piece) to become vulnerable to capture.

hang glider /hæŋ ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/ [heɪŋ ˈɡlaɪdɚ] hang gliders n
hängglidare
An unpowered aircraft resembling a large kite from which a rider is suspended in a harness.
hängflygare
The rider of such a craft.

hang gliding /hæŋ ˈɡlɑɪdɪŋ/ [heɪŋ ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ] n
hängflygning
The sport of flying in a hang glider.

hang on v
vänta nu
(mostly, imperative) To wait a moment.

hang up v
hänga upp
(transitive) To put up to hang.
lägga på
(intransitive, idiomatic) To terminate a telephone call.

hang-glide v
hängflyga
(intransitive) To fly a hang glider.

hangar /ˈhæŋə/ /ˈhæŋɚ/ hangars n
hangar
A large garage-like structure where aircraft are kept.

hanging /ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/ adj
hängande
Suspended.

hanging /ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/ hangings n
hängning galgen
(countable, uncountable) The act of hanging a person (or oneself) by the neck in order to kill that person (or to commit suicide).
hängning hänge
(countable) Anything that is hung as a decorative element (such as curtains, gobelins, or posters).
hängning
(uncountable) The way in which hangings (decorations) are arranged.

hanging indentation hanging indentations n
hängande indrag

hangman hangmen n
bödel hänggubbe skarprättare

hangman's noose hangman's nooses n
hängsnara
A kind of knot used primarily to execute a person by hanging.

hangnail /ˈhæŋneɪl/ [heɪŋneɪ̯ɫ] hangnails n
nagelband
A loose, narrow strip of nail tissue protruding from the side edge and anchored near the base of a fingernail or toenail.

hangover /ˈhæŋoʊvɚ/ /ˈhæŋəʊvə/ hangovers n
bakfylla baksmälla bakrus kopparslagare dagen efter
Negative effects, such as headache or nausea, caused by previous drunkenness due to (excessive) consumption of alcohol.
baksmälla kvarleva relik
(figurative) An unpleasant relic left from prior events.

hanky-panky /ˌhæŋkɪˈpæŋki/ n
rajtan tajtan
Amorous behaviour, smooching, making out, necking, sexual intercourse or other sexual activity, especially if illicit.

hanukkiah hanukkiahs hanukkiot hanukkioth n
chanukkia menora
(Judaism) A nine-branched menorah used during Hanukkah.

hapax legomenon /ˌhæ.pæks ləˈɡɑ.məˌnɑn/ /ˌhæ.pæks ləˈɡɒ.məˌnɒn/ hapax legomena n
hapax legomenon hapax
(linguistics) A word occurring only once in a given corpus.

haphazard /ˌhæpˈhæz.əd/ /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/ more haphazard most haphazard adj
tillfällig
Random; chaotic; incomplete; not thorough, constant, or consistent.

haphazardly /hæpˈhæzədli/ /hæpˈhæzɚdli/ more haphazardly most haphazardly adv
händelsevis slumpmässig tillfällig
In a haphazard manner; in a random, chaotic, and incomplete manner.

hapkido n
hapkido
An eclectic Korean martial art founded by Choi Young-sul, a student of Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu.

hapless /ˈhæpləs/ /ˈhæplɪs/ more hapless most hapless adj
olycklig
Very unlucky; ill-fated.

haplo- /hæploʊ-/ prefix
haplo-

haplography /hæpˈlɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ haplographies n
haplografi
Accidental omission of a letter or letter group that should be repeated in writing, for example, mispell for misspell.

haploid adj
haploid
(genetics) Having a single set of unpaired chromosomes.

haploid haploids n
haploid
A cell which is haploid.

happen /ˈhæpən/ v
ske hända äga rum inträffa förekomma
(transitive, archaic) To happen to; to befall.

happening /ˈhæpnɪŋ/ /ˈhæpənɪŋ/ /ˈhæpɪnɪŋ/ [hæpnɪn] happenings n
händelse skeende
Something that happens.

happily /ˈhæp.ə.li/ happilier happiliest more happily most happily adv
glatt
In a happy or cheerful manner; with happiness.
gladeligen
With good will; in all happiness; willingly.

happily ever after adv
och så levde de lyckliga i alla sina dagar
(idiomatic, often preceded by "they lived") Happily until death; used in a formulaic ending for fairy tales.

happiness /ˈhæpinəs/ /ˈhæpinɪs/ happinesses n
lycka glädje fröjd
(uncountable) The emotion of being happy; joy.

happy /ˈhæpi/ happier happiest more happy most happy adj
lycklig glad
Having a feeling arising from a consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, such as comfort, peace, or tranquillity; blissful, contented, joyous.
gynnsam lyckad lycklig
Experiencing the effect of favourable fortune; favored by fortune or luck; fortunate, lucky, propitious.
nöjd
Content, willing, satisfied (with or to do something); having no objection (to something).

happy Easter phraseologicalUnit
glad påsk
An expression used during Easter to wish someone a happy time.

happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
gott nytt år
A wish said around the start of a new year to wish someone well for the New Year (holiday) or for the (entire) new year.

happy as a clam adj
glad som en lärka
(simile) Very happy and carefree.

happy as a lark adj
glad som en lärka
(simile, colloquial) Very happy (sometimes with the extra connotations of being carefree or unaware of grimmer realities).

happy birthday /ˈhæp.i ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈhæp.i ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ interjection
grattis på födelsedagen har den äran på födelsedagen har den äran grattis på bemärkelsedagen gratulerar med dagen gratulerar på födelsedagen
Said or written to a person who is celebrating their birthday in order to convey the good wishes of the speaker or writer (literally, "may you have a happy birthday")

happy birthday /ˈhæp.i ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈhæp.i ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ v
gratulera på födelsedagen
(colloquial, transitive) To wish (someone) a happy birthday.

happy ending happy endings n
lyckligt slut
(literature) A clichéd conclusion in which all loose ends are tied up and all main characters are content.
(vulgar, slang, euphemistic) A hand job, especially one provided by the masseuse to the client at or towards the end of a massage.

happy hunting ground happy hunting grounds n
de sälla jaktmarkerna
(often, in plural) A Native American idea of the afterlife, conceived of as a paradise in which hunting is plentiful and game unlimited.

happy medium happy mediums n
gyllene medelväg
(idiomatic) A balanced position between two opposite extremes.

happy-go-lucky happy-go-luckier happy-go-luckiest adj
bekymmerslös obekymrad sorgfri sorglös
carefree or untroubled

haptics /ˈhæptɪks/ n
haptik
(medicine) The study of the sense of touch.
(computing) The study of user interfaces that use the sense of touch.

hara-kiri n
harakiri
Ceremonial suicide by disembowelment, as by slicing open the abdomen with a dagger or knife: formerly practised in Japan by the samurai when disgraced or sentenced to death.

haram /həˈɹɑːm/ adj
haram
(Islam, fiqh) Forbidden by Islam: unlawful, sinful.

harangue /həˈɹeɪŋ/ /həˈɹæŋ/ harangues n
harang
A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.

harassment /-mɪnt/ /həˈɹæs.mənt/ /ˈhæɹ.əs.mənt/ harassments n
trakasseri
Persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress.
Deliberate pestering or intimidation.

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪnd͡ʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ harbingers n
förebud förlöpare
A person or thing that foreshadows or foretells the coming of someone or something.

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪnd͡ʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ v
förebåda varsla
(transitive) To announce or precede; to be a harbinger of.

harbor /ˈhɑɹbɚ/ /ˈhɑːbə/ harbors n
hamn
(countable, nautical) A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.

harbor /ˈhɑɹbɚ/ /ˈhɑːbə/ v
hysa
(transitive) To hold or persistently entertain in one's thoughts or mind.

harbor seal harbor seals n
knubbsäl
A species of true seals, Phoca vitulina.

harbormaster harbormasters n
hamnkapten
(US, nautical) An official responsible for the enforcement of regulations in a port.

harbour porpoise harbour porpoises n
vanlig tumlare
A porpoise, Phocoena phocoena, that inhabits coastal areas and river estuaries.

hard /hɑɹd/ /hɑːd/ harder hardest more hard most hard adj
hård
Resistant to pressure; difficult to break, cut or penetrate.
(of water) High in dissolved chemical salts, especially those of calcium.
stark
(of drink or drugs) Strong.
hård sträng
Severe, harsh, unfriendly, brutal.
hård svår
Demanding a lot of effort to endure.
svår besvärlig
Difficult or requiring a lot of effort to do, understand, experience, or deal with.
obestridlig
Unquestionable, unequivocal.

hard cheese hard cheeses n
hårdost
A type of rennet cheese that is firm owing to the curds having been pressed or comminuted to a large degree to shed more whey and ripened for a longer time.

hard cider hard ciders n
äppelcider äpplecider
(US) An alcoholic beverage formed by fermenting cider (apple juice).

hard currency hard currencies n
hårdvaluta
(economics, finance) Any globally traded currency that serves as a reliable and stable store of value.

hard drive hard drives n
hårddisk
(computing) A device used for storing large amounts of data for a computer that persist while the computer is turned off.

hard hat hard hats n
skyddshjälm byggarbetarhjälm
A helmet, usually made from rigid plastic, used on construction sites to protect the head from falling objects.

hard of hearing more hard of hearing most hard of hearing adj
lomhörd hörselskadad
(idiomatic) Having difficulty hearing; somewhat deaf.

hard palate hard palates n
hård gom hårda gommen
A thin horizontal bony plate of the skull, located in the roof of the mouth.

hard rock n
hårdrock
(music genre) A rock music genre marked by a heavy regular beat, high amplification, and usually frenzied performances.

hard water hard waters n
hårt vatten
(chemistry) Water with a high concentration of dissolved minerals, especially calcium, making it difficult to lather with soap.

hard-and-fast adj
benhård fastslagen järnhård orubblig
(idiomatic, of rules, etc) strictly maintained; not subject to variation

hard-boiled more hard-boiled most hard-boiled adj
hårdkokt
Cooked to a solid consistency. (of a boiled egg)
hårdkokt rå
Callous and unsentimental. (of a person, especially a detective)

hard-on /ˈhɑɹdɑn/ hard-ons n
stånd
(slang, vulgar) An erection of the penis.

hard-wearing more hard-wearing most hard-wearing adj
slitstark
Able to withstand a significant amount of usage without physical deterioration; durable.

hard-won harder-won hardest-won more hard-won most hard-won adj
dyrköpt
Having been obtained with effort, despite difficulty and hardship.

hardback adj
inbunden
(of a book) Having a solid binding.

hardback hardbacks n
inbunden bok
A book with a solid binding.

hardcore /hɑː(ɹ)dˈkɔː(ɹ)/ more hardcore most hardcore adj
inbiten stenhård
Having an extreme dedication to a certain activity.
Hårdporr intensiv mäktig
(colloquial) Particularly intense; thrillingly dangerous or erratic; desirably violent in appearance; pleasing or "cool" due to intensity or danger.
hård-
(music) Faster or more intense than the regular style.

hardcore /hɑː(ɹ)dˈkɔː(ɹ)/ n
hardcore
Hardcore punk.
Hardcore techno.

hardcore pornography n
hårdporr
Pornography featuring sexual penetration and other sexually explicit acts.

hardening hardenings n
härdning
The process by which something hardens.

hardheaded more hardheaded most hardheaded adj
envis
Stubborn; wilful.
beräknande kall nykter
Realistic; pragmatic.

hardhearted more hardhearted most hardhearted adj
hårdhjärtad
Lacking in compassion; cold and pitiless.

hardly /ˈhɑɹdli/ /ˈhɑːdli/ hardlier hardliest more hardly most hardly adv
knappast knappt näppeligen
(degree) Barely, only just, almost not.

hardness /ˈhɑɹdnəs/ /ˈhɑːdnəs/ hardnesses n
hårdhet
The quality of being hard.

hardship /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/ /ˈhɑːdˌʃɪp/ hardships n
vedermöda motgång svårighet
Difficulty or trouble; hard times.

hardtack hardtacks n
hårdskorpa skeppsskorpa rågskorpa
(nautical) A large, hard biscuit made from unleavened flour and water; formerly used as a long-term staple food aboard ships.

hardware /ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/ /ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/ n
maskinvara hårdvara
(computing) The part of a computer that is fixed and cannot be altered without replacement or physical modification; motherboard, expansion cards, etc. Compare software.

hardwood /ˈhɑɹdˌwʊd/ hardwoods n
ädelträ
(countable, mostly in botany and forestry) The wood from any dicotyledonous tree, without regard to its hardness.

hardworking more hardworking most hardworking adj
arbetsam flitig idog
Of a person, taking their work seriously and doing it well and rapidly.

hare /hɛə/ /hɛɚ/ /hɛː/ hares n
hare
(uncountable) The meat from this animal.

harebell harebells n
blåklocka
A perennial flowering plant, Campanula rotundifolia, native to the Northern Hemisphere, with blue, bell-like flowers.

harelip harelips n
harmynthet läppspalt
(teratology) A congenital malformation of the upper lip, reminiscent of the mouth of a hare.

harelipped adj
harmynt
having a harelip

harem /(ˌ)hɑːˈɹiːm/ /ˈhæɹəm/ /ˈhɑːɹiːm/ /ˈhɛəɹəm/ harems n
harem
The private section of an Arab household, traditionally forbidden to male strangers. [1841]
A group of someone's girlfriends, wives and/or concubines in a polygamous household.

hark /hɑː(ɹ)k/ v
lyssna noggrant
(archaic, often, imperative) To listen attentively.

harlequin /ˈhɑɹlɪkwɪn/ /ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/ harlequins n
harlekin
A pantomime fool, typically dressed in colorful checkered clothes.

harlequin duck harlequin ducks n
strömand
A North American wild duck, Histrionicus histrionicus.

harlequinade /hɑːləkwɪˈneɪd/ harlequinades n
harlekinad
A pantomime-like comedy featuring the harlequin or clown.

harlot /ˈhɑɹlət/ /ˈhɑːlət/ harlots n
sköka
(obsolete) A churl; a common man; a person, male or female, of low birth, especially one given to low conduct.

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ v
skada
To cause injury to another; to hurt; to cause damage to something.

harmful /ˈhɑɹmfl̩/ /ˈhɑːmfl̩/ harmfuller harmfullest more harmful most harmful adj
skadlig
of a kind likely to be damaging; injurious

harmless /ˈhɑɹmləs/ /ˈhɑːmləs/ more harmless most harmless adj
ofarlig
Incapable of causing harm or danger; safe.

harmlessly /ˈhɑɹmləsli/ /ˈhɑːmləsli/ more harmlessly most harmlessly adv
ofarligt
In a harmless manner.

harmonic /hɑː(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/ more harmonic most harmonic adj
harmonisk
Pertaining to harmony.

harmonic function harmonic functions n
harmonisk funktion
(mathematics) A function of two, three or n variables which is a solution to any of Laplace's equations

harmonic mean harmonic means n
harmoniskt medelvärde
(mathematics) A type of measure of central tendency calculated as the reciprocal of the mean of the reciprocals, i.e., H = { n \over {1 \over x_1} + {1 \over x_2} + \cdots + {1 \over x_n} }.

harmonica /ˌhɑɹˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌhɑɹˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ harmonicas n
munspel
A musical wind instrument with a series of holes for the player to blow into, each hole producing a different note

harmonization harmonizations n
harmonisering
An act of harmonizing.

harmony /ˈhɑɹ.mə.ni/ /ˈhɑː.mə.ni/ harmonies n
sämja harmoni
Agreement or accord.
harmoni
A pleasing combination of elements, or arrangement of sounds.
harmonilära harmoni
(music) The academic study of chords.
ackord harmoni
(music) Two or more notes played simultaneously to produce a chord.

harness /ˈhaː.nəs/ /ˈhɑɹ.nəs/ /ˈhɑː.nəs/ harnesses n
sele seldon
(countable) A restraint or support, especially one consisting of a loop or network of rope or straps, and especially one worn by a working animal such as a horse pulling a carriage or farm implement.
harnesk
(dated, uncountable) The complete dress, especially in a military sense, of a man or a horse; armour in general.

harness /ˈhaː.nəs/ /ˈhɑɹ.nəs/ /ˈhɑː.nəs/ v
binda sela sela på spänna för
(transitive) To place a harness on something; to tie up or restrain.
bygga ut exploatera ta i anspråk tämja utbygga utnyttja
(transitive) To capture, control or put to use.

harness racing n
travsport
A form of horse racing in which the horses race in a specified gait, usually pulling two-wheeled carts called sulkies.

harness saddle harness saddles n
sadel
The part of a harness which supports the weight of poles or shafts attaching a vehicle to a horse or other animal.

harp /hɑɹp/ /hɑːp/ harps n
harpa
(musical instrument) A musical instrument consisting of a body and a curved neck, strung with strings of varying length that are stroked or plucked with the fingers and are vertical to the soundboard when viewed from the end of the body

harp /hɑɹp/ /hɑːp/ v
mala tjata älta
(derogatory, usually with on) To repeatedly mention a subject, especially so as to nag or complain.

harp on v
mala om tjata
(transitive) To nag about; to complain incessantly or persistently request; to continue to bring up as a point of contention.

harp seal /ˈhɑɹp.siːl/ /ˈhɑːp.siːl/ harp seals n
grönlandssäl
One of species Pagophilus groenlandicus, a true seal (or earless seal) found in the northernmost Atlantic Ocean and adjacent parts of the Arctic Ocean.

harpist /ˈhɑɹpɪst/ harpists n
harpist
Someone who plays a harp, especially a pedal harp.

harpoon /hɑːɹˈpuːn/ /hɑːˈpuːn/ harpoons n
harpun
A spearlike weapon with a barbed head used in hunting whales and large fish.

harpoon /hɑːɹˈpuːn/ /hɑːˈpuːn/ v
harpunera
(transitive) To shoot something with a harpoon.

harpooner harpooners n
harpunerare
A person who uses a harpoon, especially to hunt whales

harpsichord /ˈhɑɹp.sɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)p.sɪ.kɔː(ɹ)d/ harpsichords n
cembalo
(musical instruments) A musical instrument with a keyboard that produces sound through a mechanical process. When the performer presses a key, a corresponding plectrum plucks a tuned string. The harpsichord originated in late medieval Europe and is one of the most important instruments used to perform Baroque music.

harpsichordist harpsichordists n
cembalist
One who plays the harpsichord.

harpy /ˈhɑɹpi/ /ˈhɑːpi/ harpies n
harpya harpyja
(mythological creature) A mythological creature generally depicted as a bird-of-prey with the head of maiden, a face pale with hunger and long claws on her hands personifying the destructive power of storm winds.

harpy eagle harpy eagles n
harpya
(ornithology) A neotropical eagle, Harpia harpyja.

harquebus /ˈhɑɹkwɪbʌs/ /ˈhɑɹkɪbʌs/ harquebuses harquebusses n
arkebuse
An obsolete matchlock firearm.

harridan /ˈhæɹ.ɪ.dən/ /ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.dən/ harridans n
argbigga huskors morrhoppa ragata rivjärn satkärring
A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.

harrier /ˈhæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ harriers n
kärrhök
Any of several birds of prey in the genus Circus of the subfamily Circinae which fly low over meadows and marshes and hunt small mammals or birds.

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ harrows n
harv
A device consisting of a heavy framework having several disks or teeth in a row, which is dragged across ploughed land to smooth or break up the soil, to remove weeds or cover seeds; a harrow plow.

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ v
harva
(transitive) To drag a harrow over; to break up with a harrow.

harrowing /ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/ more harrowing most harrowing adj
hemsk upprivande
Causing pain or distress.

harsh /hæʃ/ /hɑɹʃ/ /hɑːʃ/ harsher harshest more harsh most harsh adj
sträv
Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.

hart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ harts n
hjort
A male deer, especially the male of the red deer after his fifth year.

hartshorn /ˈhɑːtshɔːn/ hartshorns n
hjorthorn
(countable) The antler of a hart, once used as a source of ammonia.
hjorthornssalt
(dated) An aqueous solution of ammonia; smelling salts.

hartshorn salt hartshorn salts n
hjorthornssalt
(baking) A leavening agent consisting of ammonium bicarbonate and ammonium carbamate.

hartwort hartworts n
strävsilja
A coarse umbelliferous plant of Europe (Tordylium maximum) or any plant of genus Tordylium.

harumph /həˈɹʌm(p)f/ v
fnysa
To dislike, protest, or dismiss.

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vɪst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vəst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vɪst/ harvests n
skörd
The yield of harvesting, i.e., the gathered crops or fruits.
skörd skördetid
The season of gathering ripened crops; specifically, the time of reaping and gathering grain.
skördefest
(paganism) A modern pagan ceremony held on or around the autumn equinox, which is in the harvesting season.

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vɪst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vəst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vɪst/ v
skörda
(transitive) To bring in a harvest; reap; glean.

harvest mouse harvest mice n
dvärgmus
Micromys minutus, a species of the sub-family Murinae (Old World rats and mice).

harvest time harvest times n
skördetid
The time of year during which which harvest occurs.

harvestman harvestmen n
lockespindel
An order of terrestrial, non-venomous arachnids with often very long legs: Opiliones.

has-been /ˈhæz.biːn/ /ˈhæz.bɪn/ has-beens n
föredetting
(pejorative) A person, especially one formerly popular or influential, who continues in their field after their popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline.

hash /ˈhæʃ/ hashes n
pytt pyttipanna
Food, especially meat and potatoes, chopped and mixed together. corn-beef hash
hasch
(informal) Hashish, a drug derived from the cannabis plant.
brädgård fyrkant nummertecken
(typography) The # symbol (octothorpe, pound).

hash brown hash browns n
råraka
A fried patty made from finely-diced bits of potato.

hash browns n
potatisplätt raggmunk råraka
Potatoes that have been finely chopped (i.e. hashed) and fried until browned.

hash table hash tables n
hashtabell
(programming) An associative array implemented as a vector, the indexes into which are the result of applying a hash function to the key.

hashish /hæˈʃiːʃ/ /həˈʃiːʃ/ /ˈhæʃɪʃ/ hashishes n
haschisch hasch
The leaves and tender parts of the Indian hemp plant (which are intoxicating), which are dried for either chewing or smoking.

hashtag /ˈhæʃˌtæɡ/ hashtags n
hashtag
(Internet) A metadata tag, signaled by a preceding hash sign (#), used to label content. [from 2007]

hasp /hæsp/ /hɑːsp/ hasps n
hasp
A clasp, especially a metal strap fastened by a padlock or a pin; also, a hook for fastening a door.

hassium /ˈhæsiəm/ n
hassium
An artificially-produced transuranic chemical element (symbol Hs) with atomic number 108.

hassle /ˈhæsl̩/ hassles n
besvär krångel
Trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems.

hassock /ˈhasək/ hassocks n
tuva grästuva
A dense clump of grass or vegetation; a tussock. [from 10th c.]
knäkudde
A cushion used primarily in churches for kneeling on while praying. [from 16th c.]

haste /heɪst/ hastes n
brådska
Speed; swiftness; dispatch.

hasten /ˈheɪ.sən/ v
jäkta hasta skynda
(intransitive) To move or act in a quick fashion.
jäkta skynda på
(transitive) To make someone speed up or make something happen quicker.

hasty /ˈheɪsti/ hastier hastiest adj
hastig förhastad
Acting in haste; being too hurried or quick

hat /hæt/ [hat] [hɛt] hats n
hatt mössa
A covering for the head, often in the approximate form of a cone, dome or cylinder closed at its top end, and sometimes having a brim and other decoration.
(Cambridge University slang, obsolete) A student who is also the son of a nobleman (and so allowed to wear a hat instead of a mortarboard).

hat trick /ˈhætɹɪk/ hat tricks n
hattrick hat-trick
(sports, by extension) Three achievements in a single game, or similar, such as three consecutive wins.

hatband hatbands n
hattrem
A band fastened around a hat.

hatch /hæt͡ʃ/ hatches n
lucka
A horizontal door in a floor or ceiling.
lucka serveringslucka
An opening in a wall at window height for the purpose of serving food or other items. A pass through.
lucka underhållslucka
A small door in large mechanical structures and vehicles such as aircraft and spacecraft often provided for access for maintenance.

hatch /hæt͡ʃ/ v
kläcka
(intransitive, of young animals) To emerge from an egg.
(transitive) To incubate eggs; to cause to hatch.

hatchback hatchbacks n
halvkombi
A car with a sloping, hinged rear door that opens upwards.

hatching hatchings n
skraffering
A method of shading areas of a drawing or diagram with fine parallel lines.
kläckning
The act of an egg hatching, eclosion

hatchling hatchlings n
unge
A newly hatched bird, reptile or other animal that has emerged from an egg.

hate /heɪt/ /hæɪ̯t/ v
hata
(transitive) To dislike intensely or greatly.

hate crime hate crimes n
hatbrott
A crime motivated by hate for a race, gender, religion, etc., which may result in harsh punishments, the severity of which varies by statute and the nature of the crime.

hate speech n
hatpropaganda
Speech that attacks or disparages a person or group of persons on the basis of origin, race, nationality, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

hated /ˈheɪtɪd/ more hated most hated adj
hatad
Disliked; odious; reviled.

hateful /ˈheɪtfəl/ hatefuller hatefullest more hateful most hateful adj
förhatlig
Evoking a feeling of hatred.
Dislikeable.
hatisk
Full of hatred.

hater /ˈheɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈheɪtɚ/ haters n
hatare
One who hates.

hatred /ˈheɪtɹɪd/ hatreds n
hat
Strong aversion; intense dislike.

hatter /ˈhætə(ɹ)/ hatters n
hattmakare
A person who makes, sells, or repairs hats.

haughtiness haughtinesses n
arrogans högfärd
The state or property of being haughty; arrogance, snobbery.

haughty /ˈhɑti/ /ˈhɔːti/ haughtier haughtiest adj
högmodig överlägsen högdragen högfärdig
Conveying in demeanour the assumption of superiority; disdainful, supercilious.

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ haunts n
gömsle mötesplats tillhåll träffpunkt
A place at which one is regularly found; a habitation or hangout.

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ v
hemsöka
(transitive) To inhabit or to visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).
anfäkta hemsöka
(transitive) To make uneasy, restless.
förfölja
(transitive) To stalk; to follow.
bo förfölja
(intransitive, now, rare) To live habitually; to stay, to remain.

haunted /ˈhɑntɪd/ /ˈhɔːntɪd/ hauntedest more haunted most haunted adj
hemsökt
Of a location, frequented by a ghost or ghosts.
besatt
Obsessed (by an idea, threat, etc.).
jagad
Showing a feeling of being disturbed.

haunted house haunted houses n
spökhus
A amusement attraction in which a building or series of rooms is decorated to frighten the people who pass through.

have /heɪv/ /hæf/ /hæv/ /həv/ /ə/ /əv/ v
ha äga
(transitive) To possess, own.
få
(transitive) To be scheduled to attend, undertake or participate in.
(transitive with bare infinitive) To cause to, by a command, request or invitation.
(transitive with adjective or adjective-phrase complement) To cause to be.
(dated, outside, Ireland) To be able to speak (a language).
ha
(auxiliary verb, taking a past participle) Used in forming the perfect aspect.
(transitive) To engage in sexual intercourse with.

have a bone to pick v
ha en gås oplockad
(idiomatic, usually followed by with) To have a complaint or grievance (with somebody); to have a contentious issue to discuss.

have a bun in the oven v
ha en bulle i ugnen
(informal, sometimes considered, _, vulgar) To be pregnant; to be expecting a baby.

have a good one phraseologicalUnit
ha det bra ha det gott
phrase used when parting.

have a nice day phraseologicalUnit
ha en bra dag ha en trevlig dag
(US, Canada, rather formal) . A polite parting during daytime.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see have,‎ a,‎ nice,‎ day.

have a screw loose v
ha en skruv lös
(slang) To be insane, irrational, or eccentric.

have a seat v
slå sig ned
To sit down; to take a seat.
slå dig ned
(idiomatic) A polite directive to sit down

have blood on one's hands v
ha blod på sina händer
(idiomatic) To be responsible for a violent act.

have butterflies in one's stomach v
ha fjärilar i magen

have eyes in the back of one's head v
ha ögon i nacken
(idiomatic) To be particularly, especially uncannily, observant; a perceived ability to see in all directions at once.

have fun interjection
ha det så kul ha det så roligt
Used to wish somebody a good and enjoyable time when they are about to do something.

have fun v
ha kul ha roligt ha skoj
To enjoy oneself; to experience enjoyable activities.

have it out v
göra upp

have one foot in the grave v
stå med ena foten i graven med ena foten i graven

have one's moments v
ha sina stunder
(idiomatic) To experience brief periods of distinction, especially in contrast with the status quo.

have seen better days v
ha sett sina bättre dagar
(euphemistic, of a person or thing) To be in poor condition, to be worn out.

have sex v
ha sex
To engage in any sexual act.

have the foggiest v
jag har inte den blekaste jag har inte den blekaste aning någon har ingen aning någon har inte en susning
(informal, usually with a negative) To know, understand or have a clue.

have time v
hinna
(intransitive) To be available, to have the time, to be without commitments over a certain period of time (thus being able to choose what to do with it, instead of following a schedule).

have to /ˈhæf.tu/ /ˈhæf.tə/ /ˈhæv.tuː/ v
vara tvungen
måste vara tvungen
Must; need to; to be urged to; to be required to; indicates obligation.

haven /ˈheɪvən/ havens n
hamn
(slightly, dated) A harbour or anchorage protected from the sea.
tillflyktsort fristad
(by extension) A peaceful place.

hawfinch hawfinches n
stenknäck
A large Eurasian finch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes), with a thick bill.

hawk /hɑk/ /hɔk/ /hɔːk/ hawks n
hök
A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.
(politics) An advocate of aggressive political positions and actions. [from 1962]
harkling
A noisy effort to force up phlegm from the throat.

hawk /hɑk/ /hɔk/ /hɔːk/ v
häla kränga nasa sälja
(transitive) To sell; to offer for sale by outcry in the street; to carry (merchandise) about from place to place for sale; to peddle.
harkla harkla sig
(transitive, intransitive) To try to cough up something from one's throat; to clear the throat loudly.

hawk moth hawk moths n
svärmare
Any moth of the family Sphingidae.

hawklike more hawklike most hawklike adj
hökaktig
Reminiscent of a hawk.

hawknose hawknoses n
höknäsa

hawksbeard hawksbeards n
klofibbla
Any of various annual and perennial flowering plants of the genus Crepis, superficially resembling the dandelion.

hawsehole hawseholes n
klys
(nautical) The hole through which a ship's anchor rope is passed.

hawser hawsers n
tross
(nautical) A cable or heavy rope used to tow or moor a ship.

hawthorn /ˈhɔ.θɔɹn/ /ˈhɔː.θɔːn/ hawthorns n
hagtorn
Any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Crataegus having small, apple-like fruits and thorny branches

hay /heɪ/ hays n
hö
(uncountable) Grass cut and dried for use as animal fodder.

hay fever hay fevers n
hösnuva
(pathology, immunology) An allergy to the pollen of grass or other plants that causes symptoms similar to those of a cold; pollinosis.

haybale haybales n
höbal
A bale of hay.

hayfork hayforks n
högaffel hötjuga
A tool used for moving hay; a pitchfork.

hayloft haylofts n
höskulle
The upper storey of a barn used for storing hay.

haymow haymows n
höskulle
A pile of hay stored in a barn.

hayrack hayracks n
höhäck
A freestanding vertical drying-rack for animal fodder.

haystack /ˈheɪˌstæk/ haystacks n
höstack
A mound, pile, or stack of stored hay.

haze /heɪz/ hazes n
dis töcken
Very fine solid particles (smoke, dust) or liquid droplets (moisture) suspended in the air, slightly limiting visibility. (Compare fog, mist.)

haze /heɪz/ v
nolla
(US, informal) To perform an unpleasant initiation ritual upon a usually non-consenting individual, especially freshmen to a closed community such as a college fraternity or military unit.

hazel /ˈheɪzəl/ hazels n
hassel
(countable) A tree or shrub of the genus Corylus, bearing edible nuts called hazelnuts or filberts.

hazel grouse hazel grouses n
järpe
A bird in the grouse family, Tetrastes bonasia, native to most of temperate-cool Eurasia.

hazelnut /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/ /ˈheɪzəlˌnʌt/ hazelnuts n
hasselnöt
The fruit of the hazel, especially Corylus avellana, which is grown commercially.

hazing /ˈheɪzɪŋ/ hazings n
nollning inkilning inspark
(US, Philippines) An initiation or behavior that involves humiliation, harassment or abuse, particularly in universities and in the military.

hazy /ˈheɪzi/ hazier haziest adj
disig dimmig
Thick or obscured with haze.
oklar suddig
Not clear or transparent.
oklar diffus suddig
Obscure; confused; not clear.

hazzan hazzanim hazzans n
chazzan
(Judaism) A Jewish cantor in a synagogue.

he /hi/ /i/ /ˈhiː/ [hi] [çi] pronoun
han
(personal, sometimes, _, proscribed, see usage notes) They; he or she (a person whose gender is unknown or irrelevant).

he who digs a pit for others falls in himself proverb
den som gräver en grop åt andra faller ofta själv däri den som gräver en grop åt andra, faller ofta själv däri
Someone that plans harm or misfortune for others may also inadvertently be the recipient of that same misfortune.

he who laughs last laughs best /ˈhi hu ˈlæfs ˈlæst ˈlæfs ˈbɛst/ /ˈhiː huː ˈlɑːfs ˈlɑːst ˈlɑːfs ˈbɛst/ proverb
skrattar bäst som skrattar sist
Success is enjoyed more after having previously endured ridicule.

he who smelt it dealt it proverb
den som nämnde det, han klämde det den som nämnde't, han klämde't
(colloquial, originally) A person who calls attention to or complains about a flatus is likely trying to pretend it wasn't their own.
(colloquial, by extension) Used to suggest that a person calling attention to or complaining about a given problem may in fact be the source of the problem.

he- prefix
han han-
Indicating a male, usually of an animal.

he-ass he-asses n
hanåsna åsna åsnehane åsnehingst
A male ass, male donkey.

he-cat he-cats n
hankatt
A male cat; a tomcat.

he-man /ˈhiː.mæn/ he-men n
karlakarl

head /ˈhɛd/ adj
huvud skalle
Of, relating to, or intended for the head.
compounds with huvud and topp främst först
Foremost in rank or importance.
främst först
Placed at the top or the front.
mot
Coming from in front.

head /ˈhɛd/ head heads n
fattning
huvud förmåga
Mental or emotional aptitude or skill.
huvud skalle
(countable) The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs.
The end of a hammer, axe, golf club, or similar implement used for striking other objects.
bornyr fradga skum
(uncountable, countable) The foam that forms on top of beer or other carbonated beverages.
huvud
The end of a nail, screw, bolt, or similar fastener which is opposite the point; usually blunt and relatively wide.
The source of a river; the end of a lake where a river flows into it.
huvud ända spets topp övre
(countable) The topmost, foremost, or leading part.
ledare chef direktör föreståndare
(metonymy) Leader; chief; mastermind.
rektor
(metonymy) A headmaster or headmistress.
krona
The leafy top part of a tree.

head /ˈhɛd/ v
leda
(transitive) To be in command of. (See also head up.)
nicka skalla
(transitive) To strike with the head; as in soccer, to head the ball
åka
(intransitive) To move in a specified direction.

head chef head chefs n
köksmästare
The main chef in a restaurant, in charge of the kitchen and of the team of other chefs.

head coach head coaches n
huvudtränare
The highest ranking coach of a coaching staff.

head honcho head honchos n
högsta hönset
(informal) The person in charge; the highest-ranking person in an organization.

head in the clouds phraseologicalUnit
ha huvudet bland molnen
huvudet i molnen
(metaphorical, usually with have or with) Used to indicate that a person has fantastic or impractical dreams

head louse head lice n
huvudlus
A parasitic insect, Pediculus humanus capitis, which lives among the hairs on the head of a human and feeds on blood.

head of government heads of government n
regeringschef
The chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet; usually called Prime Minister (in a parliamentary system) or President (in a presidential system).

head of state heads of state n
statschef statsöverhuvud
The chief public representative of a nation having duties, privileges and responsibilities varying greatly depending on the constitutional rules; a monarch in a monarchy, and often styled president in a republic, but variations such as collegiality exist.

head office head offices n
huvudkontor
The main administrative centre for a company or organisation.

head over heels /ˌhɛd oʊ.vɚ ˈhilz/ /ˌhɛd əʊ.və ˈhiːlz/ adj
upp över öronen
Hopelessly smitten; madly in love.

head over heels /ˌhɛd oʊ.vɚ ˈhilz/ /ˌhɛd əʊ.və ˈhiːlz/ adv
stå på öronen
Tumbling upside down; somersaulting.
hals över huvud
At top speed; frantically.
handlöst upp över öronen
(usually with in love) Hopelessly; madly; to distraction; deeply; utterly.

head start head starts n
försprång
(idiomatic) An advantage consisting in starting a competition or task earlier than might be expected; given (or taken), for example, prior to the beginning of a race.

head to toe adv
från topp till tå
(idiomatic) Entirely; completely; over one's full body.
skavfötters
In reversed positions; in a lying position of two people where each person's feet are juxtaposed with the other person's head.

head-on collision head-on collisions n
frontalkrock
(transport) A collision where the front ends of two vehicles (such as ships, trains, cars, planes, etc.) hit each other, as opposed to a side-collision or rear-end collision.

headache /ˈhɛdeɪk/ headaches n
huvudvärk
A pain or ache in the head.
(figurative) A nuisance or unpleasant problem.

headband /ˈhɛdˌbænd/ headbands n
huvudband huvudbindel hårband hårsnodd

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ headbutts n
dansk skalle skallning
A sharp blow delivered by driving the head into an opponent or object, generally by lowering the head and charging forward or by rapidly tilting the head backward and then forward.

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ v
dansk skalle skalla
To deliver a sharp blow by driving the head into an opponent or object.

headed /ˈhɛdɪd/ adj
-huvad -hövdad
(in combination) Having a head or brain with specified characteristics.

header /ˈhɛdə/ /ˈhɛdɚ/ headers n
rubrik
Text, or other visual information, used to mark off a quantity of text, often titling or summarizing it.
bindare koppsten
(masonry) A brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall or within the brickwork with the short side showing.
överstycke
A horizontal structural or finish piece over an opening.
skördemaskin
A machine that separates and gathers the heads of grain etc.
nick skalle
(soccer) The act of hitting the ball with the head.
dykning huvudhopp
A headlong fall, jump or dive.

header file header files n
headerfil
(programming) A file, usually in the form of source code, that is automatically included in another source file by the compiler.

headgear /ˈhɛdɡɪə(ɹ)/ headgears n
huvudbonad
(uncountable) Anything worn on the head, such as a hat, hood, helmet, etc.

headhunter headhunters n
huvudjägare
(anthropology) A person who practises headhunting, the taking and preserving of a person's head after killing them.
One who recruits senior personnel for a company.

heading /ˈhɛdɪŋ/ headings n
kurs
(nautical and aeronautical) The direction into which a seagoing or airborne vessel's bow is pointing (apparent heading) and/or the direction into which it is actually moving relative to the ground (true heading)

headlamp headlamps n
pannlampa framlykta
A flashlight worn on the head.

headland /ˈhɛdlənd/ headlands n
udde
Coastal land that juts into the sea.
åkerren
The unplowed boundary of a field.

headlight headlights n
framlykta strålkastare billjus
A bright light, with a lens and reflector, on the front of a motor vehicle (or originally a ship or train), designed to illuminate the road when driving at night; normally one of a pair.

headline /ˈhɛd.laɪn/ headlines n
rubrik
(journalism) The heading or title of a magazine or newspaper article.
huvudakt
(entertainment) The top-billed attraction.

headlong /ˈhɛd.lɑŋ/ /ˈhɛd.lɒŋ/ /ˈhɛd.lɔŋ/ adv
huvudstupa
With the head first or down.

headmaster /ˈhɛdˌmæstɚ/ /ˈhɛdˌmɑːstə/ headmasters headmistress n
rektor
(chiefly, UK, Irish) A male school principal.

headphone /ˈhɛdfoʊn/ /ˈhɛdfəʊn/ headphones n
hörlur hörlurar
A cushioned speaker placed on, over, or inside the ear, normally used in left/right pairs.

headphones n
hörlurar
A pair of cushioned speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound.

headquarters /ˈhɛd.ˌkwɔɹ.tɚz/ /ˌhɛd.ˈkwɔː.təz/ headquarters n
högkvarter
The military installation from which troops are commanded and orders are issued; the military unit consisting of a commander and his support staff.
högkvarter huvudkvarter
The center of an organization's operations or administration.

heads /hɛdz/ n
krona
The side of a coin that bears the picture of the head of state or similar.

heads or tails n
krona eller klave singla slant
(idiomatic) The practice of flipping a coin in the air, to choose between two alternatives based on which side lands face up.

headsail /ˈhɛdˌseɪl/ /ˈhɛdˌsəl/ headsails n
försegel
(nautical) Any sail (of a sailing vessel) set forward of the foremost mast.

headscarf headscarfs headscarves n
huckle huvudduk
A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons.

headset /ˈhɛdsɛt/ headsets n
headset
A pair of headphones or earphones, or a singular headphone or earphone, typically with an attached microphone.

headshot headshots n
porträttfoto
A portrait for branding and/or social media.
huvudskott
A gunshot to the head.

headstrong more headstrong most headstrong adj
egensinnig
Determined to do as one pleases, and not as others want.

headwaiter headwaiters n
hovmästare
A waiter who has a supervisory position over the other wait staff; chief waiter.

headwind /ˈhɛdˌwɪnd/ v
motvind
(transitive, uncommon) To blow directly against the course of a vehicle, like an aircraft, train, or ship.

headword /ˈhɛdwɜːd/ /ˈhɛdwɝd/ headwords n
uppslagsord stickord
A word used as the title of a section, particularly in a dictionary, encyclopedia, or thesaurus.

heal /hiːl/ v
läka
(transitive) To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure.
(intransitive) To become better or healthy again.

heal-all heal-alls n
brunört
A small, herbaceous European plant with blue-violet flowers; Prunella vulgaris.

healer /ˈhilɚ/ /ˈhiːlə(ɹ)/ healers n
helare helbrägdagörare
One who heals, especially through faith.

healing /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ healings n
läkning
The psychological process of dealing with a problem or problems.

health /hɛlθ/ [hɛl̪θ] healths n
hälsa sundhet
The state of being free from physical or psychological disease, illness, or malfunction; wellness. [from 11th c.]
Physical condition.
hälsa
A state of well-being or balance, often physical but sometimes also mental and social; the overall level of function of an organism from the cellular (micro) level to the social (macro) level.

health care n
hälsovård sjukvård vård
The prevention, treatment, and management of illness or the preservation of mental and physical well-being through the services offered by the medical, nursing, and allied health professions.

health food health foods n
hälsokost
Any food that is considered to be especially beneficial to health.

health hazard health hazards n
hälsofara
Something that could potentially endanger a person's health.

health insurance health insurances n
sjukförsäkring
Insurance against incurring medical expenses among individuals.

health literacy n
hälsolitteracitet
Agility in obtaining, evaluating, and applying health information.

healthily more healthily most healthily adv
nyttigt
In a healthy manner.

healthy /ˈhɛl.θi/ healthier healthiest more healthy most healthy adj
frisk sund
Enjoying good health; well; free from disease or disorder.
hälsosam frisk
Conducive to health.
hälsosam
Evincing health.

heap /heːp/ /hiːp/ heaps n
hop
heap
(computing) A data structure consisting of trees in which each node is greater than all its children.

hear /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɚ/ v
höra
(intransitive, stative) To perceive sounds through the ear. [from 10th c.]
(transitive, stative) To perceive (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the ear, to recognize (something) in an auditory way. [from 10th c.]
(transitive) To receive information about; to come to learn of. [from 10th c.]

hear through the grapevine v
höra via djungeltrumman
(idiomatic) To hear rumors; to learn through hearsay.

hear, hear interjection
hör, hör
(often after a toast) Let us hear and applaud the previous speaker; I endorse the previous statement; expression of support, agreement, or enthusiasm for what has just been said.

hearing /ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪəɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪːɹ.ɪŋ/ more hearing most hearing adj
hörande
Able to hear, as opposed to deaf.

hearing /ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪəɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪːɹ.ɪŋ/ hearings n
hörsel
(uncountable) The sense used to perceive sound.

hearing aid hearing aids n
hörapparat
A device used to help the hard of hearing to hear sounds.

hearing dog hearing dogs n
signalhund
A dog trained to assist the deaf, alerting the deaf person to doorbells, smoke alarms etc.

hearing-impaired more hearing-impaired most hearing-impaired adj
hörselskadad
Having some degree of deafness; hard of hearing.

hearken /ˈhɑɹkən/ /ˈhɑːk(ə)n/ v
lystra
(intransitive) To listen; to attend or give heed to what is uttered; to hear with attention, compliance, or obedience.

hearsay hearsays n
hörsägen
Information that was heard by one person about another that cannot be adequately substantiated.
(law) Evidence based on the reports of others, which is normally inadmissible because it was not made under oath, rather than on personal knowledge.

hearse /hɜːs/ /hɝs/ hearses n
likbil bårbil likvagn
A carriage or vehicle specially adapted or used for transporting a dead person to the place of funeral or to the grave.

heart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ hearts n
hjärta
(anatomy) A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.
The seat of the affections or sensibilities, collectively or separately, as love, hate, joy, grief, courage, etc.; rarely, the seat of the understanding or will; usually in a good sense; personality.
A conventional shape or symbol used to represent the heart, love, or emotion: ♥.
(figurative) The centre, essence, or core.
hjärter hjärta
(card games) A playing card of the suit hearts featuring one or more heart-shaped symbols.

heart attack heart attacks n
hjärtinfarkt
(cardiology) An acute myocardial infarction, sometimes fatal, caused by the sudden occurrence of coronary thrombosis, which obstructs the blood supply to the heart and leads to necrosis of heart muscle tissue.

heart failure heart failures n
hjärtinsufficiens hjärtsvikt
(cardiology, pathology) The chronic inability of the heart to pump a sufficient amount of blood throughout the body, leading to a pooling of blood and shortness of breath.

heart murmur heart murmurs n
blåsljud
A sound produced when blood is pumped across a heart valve, loud enough to be heard with a stethoscope and often (but not necessarily) indicative of a physiological defect in the heart.

heart of palm hearts of palm n
palmhjärta
A vegetable harvested from the inner core and growing bud of certain palm trees, especially the peach palm (Bactris gasipaes), which is often grown for the purpose.

heart rate heart rates n
hjärtfrekvens puls
The number of heart beats per unit of time, usually expressed as beats per minute.

heart to heart adj
förtrolig öppen
Sincere, serious, or personal.

heart valve heart valves n
hjärtklaff
(anatomy, cardiology) Any of the valves in the heart which prevent blood from moving in the wrong direction.

heart-shaped more heart-shaped most heart-shaped adj
hjärtformad
Having the traditional shape of a heart (♥), that is pointed at one end and indented at the opposite side.

heart-warming more heart-warming most heart-warming adj
gripande hjärtevärmande
Eliciting cosy feelings of tenderness and sympathy.

heartache /ˈhɑːteɪk/ heartaches n
hjärtesorg
Very sincere and difficult emotional problems or stress.

heartbeat /ˈhɑɹtˌbit/ /ˈhɑːtˌbiːt/ [ˈhɑɹʔbiʔ] heartbeats n
hjärtslag
One pulsation of the heart; especially an irregular one, hence the emotion which causes it.

heartbroken more heartbroken most heartbroken adj
hjärtekrossad
Suffering from grief, especially after a failed romance.

heartburn heartburns n
halsbränna
(pathology) A burning pain in the chest that is caused by stomach acid entering the gullet.

hearten /ˈhɑɹtn̩/ /ˈhɑːtn̩/ v
uppmuntra
(transitive) To give heart to; to encourage, urge on, cheer, give confidence to.

heartfelt /ˈhɑːt.fɛlt/ /ˈhɑːɹt.fɛlt/ more heartfelt most heartfelt adj
hjärtlig innerlig
Believed or felt deeply and sincerely.

hearth /hæθ/ /hɑɹθ/ /hɑːθ/ /hɜːɹθ/ hearths n
härd
A hearthstone, either as standalone or as the floor of an enclosed fireplace or oven.
The lowest part of a metallurgical furnace.
(figurative) Home or family life.

heartland /-lænd/ /-ˌlænd/ /ˈhɑɹtlənd/ /ˈhɑːtlənd/ heartlands n
hjärta kärnland kärnområde
The interior part of a region, especially when contrasted with coastal parts or when regarded as particularly powerful or significant.

heartless /ˈhɑɹt.lɪs/ /ˈhɑːt.lɪs/ more heartless most heartless adj
hjärtlös
Without feeling, emotion, or concern for others; uncaring. [from 16th c.]

heartrending more heartrending most heartrending adj
hjärtskärande hjärtslitande
That causes great grief, anguish or distress.
That elicits deep sympathy.

hearts /hɑɹts/ /hɑːts/ n
hjärter
(uncountable) One of the four suits of playing cards, in red, marked with the symbol ♥.
(card games, uncountable) A trick-taking card game in which players are penalized for taking hearts and (especially) the queen of spades.

heartwood heartwoods n
kärnved
The wood nearer the heart of a stem or branch, different in color from the sapwood.

hearty /ˈhɑɹti/ /ˈhɑːti/ heartier heartiest adj
kraftig
Exhibiting strength; firm.
hjärtevarm matnyttig
Promoting strength; nourishing.

heat /hit/ /hiːt/ [çit] heats n
värme värmeenergi
(uncountable) Thermal energy.
värme hetta temperatur
(uncountable) The condition or quality of being hot.
styrka
(uncountable) An attribute of a spice that causes a burning sensation in the mouth.
hetta
(uncountable) A period of intensity, particularly of emotion.
brunst löptid
(uncountable) A condition where a mammal is aroused sexually or where it is especially fertile and therefore eager to mate; oestrus.
heat runda
(countable) A preliminary race, used to determine the participants in a final race
hetta värmebölja
(countable) A hot spell.

heat /hit/ /hiːt/ [çit] v
värma hetta välla
(transitive) To cause an increase in temperature of (an object or space); to cause to become hot (often with "up").
tända egga upphetsa
(transitive, figurative) To excite ardour in; to rouse to action; to excite to excess; to inflame, as the passions.

heat capacity heat capacities n
värmekapacitet
(physics) The capability of a system to absorb heat energy; the amount of thermal energy required to raise the temperature of a system by one temperature unit without any change of phase.

heat lightning n
kornblixt
Lightning that occurs too far away for the resulting thunder to be audible by the observer.

heat map heat maps n
färgdiagram
A two-dimensional graphic representation of data in which different values are represented by different colours.

heat shrink heat shrinks n
krympslang
A plastic tube that shrinks when heated, used as a mantle for wiring.

heat sink heat sinks n
värmesänka
(thermodynamics) A material capable of absorbing heat.

heat stroke heat strokes n
värmeslag
(medicine, countable, or, uncountable) An illness caused by overheating a person or animal beyond its body's capacity to regulate internal temperature.

heated /ˈhiːtɪd/ more heated most heated adj
het hetsig upphetsad
Very agitated, angry or impassioned.
upphettad uppvärmd värmd
(usually not comparable) Made warm or hot by some means.

heath /hiːθ/ heaths n
hed hedmark
A tract of level uncultivated land with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation; heathland.
ljung hed
Any small evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae.

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ adj
hednisk
Not adhering to an Abrahamic religion; pagan.

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ heathen heathens n
hedning
A pagan; someone who is neither Christian nor Jewish (other Abrahamic or monotheistic religions may or may not be included)
barbar vilde
(by extension) An uncultured or uncivilized person, philistine.

heathendom heathendoms n
hedendom

heathenism heathenisms n
hedendom
paganism, heathendom

heather /ˈhiːðəɹ/ /ˈhɛðə/ /ˈhɛðɚ/ heathers n
ljung
A plant in the family Ericaceae.
ljung klockljung
Various species of the genus Erica.

heathland heathlands n
hedmark
A tract of scrubland habitats characterised by open, low growing woody vegetation, found on mainly infertile acidic soils. Similar to moorland but with warmer and drier climate.

heating /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ heatings n
uppvärmning
A system that raises the temperature of a room or building. Compare heater.

heating pad heating pads n
värmefilt

heatwave heatwaves n
värmebölja
A period of very hot weather.

heave /hiːv/ heaves n
hävning
An effort to raise something, such as a weight or one's own body, or to move something heavy.

heave /hiːv/ v
häva lyfta
(transitive) To lift with difficulty; to raise with some effort; to lift (a heavy thing).

heaven /ˈhɛvən/ heavens n
himmel sky
The sky, specifically:
himmel paradis himmelrike
(Christianity, usually capitalized) The abode of God and of the angels and saints in His presence.
(religion, by extension, often capitalized) The afterlife of the blessed dead in other religions and traditions, such as the Pure Land or Elysium.

heavenly body heavenly bodies n
himlakropp
A natural celestial object, visible in the sky, such as a star, planet, natural satellite, asteroid, comet, the Moon or the Sun. Objects flying or moving in the atmosphere are not usually considered as heavenly bodies.

heavens /ˈhɛvənz/ n
himmel
(often with 'the') The distant sky of the sun, moon, and stars.
(rare) : the near sky of the weather, etc.

heavy /ˈhev.i/ /ˈhɛv.i/ heavier heaviest adj
tung
(of a physical object) Having great weight.
(of a topic) Serious, somber.
(of weather) Hot and humid.

heavy artillery n
tungt artilleri
(military) Large and powerful artillery, often large-caliber and large-distance.
(figuratively) The most powerful means that can be used to carry out something.

heavy hydrogen n
tungt väte
deuterium.

heavy industry n
tung industri
Industrial processes that are very complex or involve large and heavy equipment, facilities, or end products.

heavy lifting n
grovarbete grovjobb

heavy metal heavy metals n
tungmetall
(sciences, countable) Any metal that has a specific gravity greater than about 5, especially one, such as lead, that is poisonous and may be a hazard in the environment. (There are many different definitions of what counts as a heavy metal; see Heavy metals for a discussion.)
heavy metal hårdrock
(music genre, uncountable) A genre descended from rock music, characterized by massive sound, highly amplified distortion, and overall loudness, often with extended guitar solos, and lyrics that involve aggressive or fantastic imagery.

heavy metal umlaut heavy metal umlauts n
heavy metal-prickar
An umlaut over a letter in the name of a heavy metal band (as in "Motörhead", "Queensrÿche" and "Mötley Crüe"), added gratuitously for mere stylistic effect.

heavy water n
tungt vatten
(chemistry) Water containing deuterium instead of normal hydrogen (protium) (symbol D2O); used as a moderator in nuclear reactors.

heavyweight /ˈhɛ.vi.weɪt/ heavyweights n
tungvikt
(uncountable, boxing) The professional boxing weight class for boxers weighing more than 190 pounds; a boxer in that division.

hecatomb /-tɒm/ /ˈhɛkətoʊm/ /ˈhɛkətuːm/ hecatombs n
hekatomb
(Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, historical) A great public sacrifice to the gods, originally of a hundred oxen; also, a great number of animals reserved for such a sacrifice.

heck /hɛk/ interjection
Hälsingland
(euphemistic) Hell.

heck /hɛk/ n
helsike
(euphemistic) Hell.

heckle /ˈhɛkəl/ v
häckla
(transitive) To question harshly in an attempt to find or reveal weaknesses. [from later 18th c.]
förolämpa häckla håna pika skymfa
(transitive) To insult, tease, make fun of or badger, especially during a comedy performance.

hectare /ˈhektaː/ /ˈhektɛː/ /ˈhɛk.tɑː/ /ˈhɛk.tɛə/ /ˈhɛk.tɛɹ/ hectares n
hektar
A unit of surface area (symbol ha) equal to 100 ares (that is, 10,000 square metres, one hundredth of a square kilometre, or approximately 2.5 acres), used for measuring the areas of geographical features such as land and bodies of water.

hectic /ˈhɛktɪk/ more hectic most hectic adj
jäktig hektisk
(figurative) Very busy with activity and confusion.

hecto- prefix
hekto-
hundred

hectogram hectograms n
hektogram
(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 102 grams. Symbol: hg

hectolitre hectolitres n
hektoliter
A unit of volume or capacity equivalent to 100 litres. Symbol: hL

hectometre hectometres n
hektometer
(metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 102 metres. Symbol: hm

heddle heddles n
solv
A component in a loom, being one of a number of similar components, through the eye of each of which a distinct strand of the warp is threaded.

hedge /hɛd͡ʒ/ hedges n
häck
A thicket of bushes or other shrubbery, especially one planted as a fence between two portions of land, or to separate the parts of a garden.

hedge fund hedge funds n
hedgefond
(finance) Any unregistered investment fund, often characterised by unconventional strategies (i.e., strategies other than investing long only in bonds, equities or money markets).

hedgehog /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.hɒɡ/ /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.hɔɡ/ hedgehogs n
igelkott
A small mammal, of the family Erinaceidae or subfamily Erinaceinae (spiny hedgehogs, the latter characterized by their spiny back and often by the habit of rolling up into a ball when attacked.)
(US) Any of several spiny mammals, such as the porcupine, that are similar to the hedgehog.
spansk ryttare
(military) Ellipsis of Czech hedgehog: an antitank obstacle constructed from three steel rails.

hedgerow hedgerows n
häck buskrad
a row of closely planted bushes or trees forming a hedge

hedonism /ˈhiːdənɪzəm/ /ˈhɛdənɪzəm/ hedonisms n
hedonism
(ethics, uncountable) The belief that pleasure or happiness is the highest good in life. Some hedonists, such as the Epicureans, have insisted that pleasure of the entire mind, not just pleasure of the senses, is the highest good.
(countable) A general devotion to the pursuit of pleasure.

hedonist /ˈhiːdənɪst/ /ˈhɛdənɪst/ hedonists n
hedonist
Someone devoted to hedonism.

hedonistic /hidəˈnɪstɪk/ /ˈhɛdənɪstɪk/ more hedonistic most hedonistic adj
hedonistisk
Devoted to pleasure

heed /hiːd/ n
andakt uppmärksamhet
Careful attention.

heed /hiːd/ v
observera uppmärksamma
(transitive) To mind; to regard with care; to take notice of; to attend to; to observe.

heedless /ˈhiːdləs/ more heedless most heedless adj
oaktsam
Unaware; without noticing; careless; inattentive.

heel /hiːl/ heels n
häl
(anatomy) The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.
The rear part of a sock or similar covering for the foot.
klack
The part of a shoe's sole which supports the foot's heel.
The part of the palm of a hand closest to the wrist.

heel /hiːl/ v
kränga
(chiefly, nautical) To incline to one side; to tilt. [from 16th c.]

heel bone heel bones n
hälben
The large bone making up the heel of the human foot.

hegemonic /hed͡ʒ.ɪˈmɔn.ɪk/ /heɡ.ɪˈmɔn.ɪk/ /hɛd͡ʒ.ɪˈmɒn.ɪk/ /hɛɡ.ɪˈmɒn.ɪk/ /ˌhɛd͡ʒ.ɪˈmɑ.nɪk/ /ˌhɛɡ.ɪˈmɑ.nɪk/ more hegemonic most hegemonic adj
hegemonisk
Of or pertaining to hegemony.

hegemony /hɪˈd͡ʒɛm.ə.ni/ /hɪˈɡɛm.ə.ni/ /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.ə.moʊ.ni/ hegemonies n
hegemoni herravälde
(formal) Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group over a society or by one nation over others.

hehe /hɛhɛ~hihi/ interjection
hehe
An approximation to the sound of a mischievous giggle.

heifer /ˈhɛfə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛfɚ/ heifers n
kviga
A young female cow, (particularly) one over one year old but which has not calved.

height /haɪt/ /heɪt/ heights n
höjd längd
The distance from the base of something to the top of said thing.
längd
The vertical distance from the ground to the highest part of a standing person or animal (withers in the case of a horse).

heil /haɪl/ v
heila
To greet with a Sieg Heil.

heinous /ˈheɪnəs/ /ˈhiːnəs/ more heinous most heinous adj
avskyvärd förfärlig ohygglig skändlig vedervärdig
Totally reprehensible.

heir /ɛə/ /ɛɚ/ heiress heirs n
arvinge arvtagare arvtagerska
Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.
arvinge
One who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office.

heir apparent heir apparents heirs apparent n
tronarvinge
(usually, monarchy) Someone who will definitely inherit if surviving the one whose property is to be inherited.

heiress /ɛəˈɹɛs/ heiresses n
arvinge arvtagerska
A woman who has a right of inheritance or who stands to inherit.

heirloom /ˈɛə.luːm/ /ˈɛəɹ.lum/ heirlooms n
släktklenod
A valued possession that has been passed down through the generations.

heist /haɪst/ heists n
kupp stöt
A robbery or burglary, especially from an institution such as a bank or museum.

helicopter /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.ɪˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/ helicopters n
helikopter
(aviation) An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land; and typically having a smaller set of blades on its tail to stabilize the aircraft.

helicopter parent helicopter parents n
curlingförälder
A parent who pays an inordinate amount of attention to their children and often makes decisions, particularly educational ones, normally the province of the student.

heliocentric /ˌhiːli.əʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ˌhiːlioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
heliocentrisk
(astronomy) Having the sun at the center/centre; usually in reference to a coordinate system or orbit. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

heliopause heliopauses n
heliopaus
(astronomy) The boundary of heliosphere where the Sun's solar wind is stopped by the interstellar medium.

helioscope helioscopes n
helioskop
(astronomy) An apparatus for viewing the Sun without harming the eye, by means of an optical filter that attenuates most of sunlight while allowing only a small amount of the solar radiation.

helioscopic adj
helioskopisk

heliosphere heliospheres n
heliosfär
(astronomy) The region of space where interstellar medium is blown away by solar wind; the boundary, heliopause, is often considered the edge of the Solar System.

heliotrope /-lɪ.əʊ-/ /ˈhi.li.əˌtɹoʊp/ /ˈhiː.li.ə.tɹəʊp/ /ˈhɛ-/ heliotropes n
heliotrop
(countable, uncountable, mineral) Synonym of bloodstone (“a green chalcedony that is sprinkled with red spots or veins of hematite”)

helium /ˈhiː.li.əm/ heliums n
helium
(uncountable) The second lightest chemical element (symbol He) with an atomic number of 2 and atomic weight of 4.002602, a colorless, odorless and inert noble gas.

helix /ˈhiːlɪks/ helices helixes n
helix
(mathematics) A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.
(anatomy) The incurved rim of the external ear.

hell /hɛl/ interjection
helvete!
(impolite, sometimes considered, _, vulgar) Used to express discontent, unhappiness, or anger.
(impolite, sometimes considered, _, vulgar, non-productive) Used to emphasize.
(impolite, sometimes considered, _, vulgar) Used to introduce an intensified statement following an understated one; nay; not only that, but.

hell /hɛl/ hells n
helvete
(countable, hyperbole, figuratively) A place or situation of great suffering in life.

hell /hɛl/ pn
helvete
(in many religions, uncountable) A place of torment where some or all sinners and evil spirits are believed to go after death.

hell on earth n
helvete på jorden
(idiomatic) A very unpleasant situation; torment, particularly when widespread.

hell-bent /ˈhɛlˌbɛnt/ more hell-bent most hell-bent adj
fast besluten
(originally US, informal, transitive with on) Recklessly determined to do or achieve (something).

hellebore /ˈhɛlɪbɔː/ /ˈhɛlɪbɔːɹ/ hellebores n
julros
Any of the common garden flowering plants of the genus Helleborus, in family Ranunculaceae, having supposed medicinal properties.

hellish /ˈhɛlɪʃ/ more hellish most hellish adj
helvetisk infernalisk
(hyperbolic) causing great pain, discomfort or distress

hello /həˈloʊ/ /həˈləʉ/ /həˈləʊ/ /hɛˈloʊ/ /hɛˈləʊ/ /ˈhɛloʊ/ interjection
hej hallå hejsan god dag tjena tja
A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
hallå hej god dag
A greeting used when answering the telephone.
hallå
A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.
hallå där men hallå
(colloquial) Used sarcastically to imply that the person addressed has done something the speaker considers to be foolish, or missed something that should have been obvious.
men hallå
(chiefly, UK) An expression of puzzlement or discovery.

hello there /həˈloʊ̯ ðɛɚ/ /həˈləʊ̯ ðɛə(ɹ)/ /hɛˈloʊ̯ ðɛɚ/ /hɛˈləʊ̯ ðɛː(ɹ)/ interjection
hallå där
Synonym of hello (“a greeting”)

helluva /ˈhɛləvə/ adv
sjujäkla sjujävla
(colloquial) ; (expletive) (A) hell of a; extremely or very.

helm /hɛlm/ helms n
roder
(nautical) The tiller (or, in a large ship, the wheel) which is used to control the rudder of a marine vessel; also, the entire steering apparatus of a vessel.
A position of control or leadership.
rorsman
(nautical) The member of a vessel's crew in charge of steering the vessel; a helmsman or helmswoman.

helmet /ˈhɛlmət/ /ˈhɛlmɪt/ helmets n
hjälm
A hard, protective head covering, typically part of armour.

helminth /ˈhɛl.mɪnθ/ helminths n
inälvsmask
A parasitic worm; a fluke, tapeworm, or nematode.

helmsman helmsmen n
rorgängare rorsman
(nautical) A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ interjection
hjälp
A cry of distress or an urgent request for assistance

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ helps n
hjälp
(uncountable) Action given to provide assistance; aid.
(usually, uncountable) One or more people employed to help in the maintenance of a house or the operation of a farm or enterprise.

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ v
hjälpa
(transitive) To provide assistance to (someone or something).

help oneself v
ta för sig
(reflexive) To take something freely; to serve oneself without restraint.

help out v
ställa upp stötta
(transitive, intransitive) To provide assistance.

help vampire /ˌhɛlp ˈvæm.paɪ.ə/ /ˌhɛlp ˈvæm.paɪ.ɚ/ help vampires n
hjälpvampyr
(chiefly, computing, derogatory, informal) A person who requests answers and solutions from a community while giving nothing in return.

helper /ˈhɛlpɚ/ helpers n
medhjälpare
One who helps; an aide; assistant; auxiliary.

helpful /ˈhɛlp.fəl/ /ˈhɛlp.fʊl/ more helpful most helpful adj
hjälpsam
Furnishing help; giving aid; useful.

helping hand helping hands n
handtag hjälpande hand
(idiomatic) Any assistance, help or aid.

helpless /ˈhɛlplɪs/ more helpless most helpless adj
hjälplös
Unable to defend oneself.

helplessness helplessnesses n
hjälplöshet
The state of being helpless.

helpmate helpmates n
hjälpreda
A person who supplies help or companionship.

hem /hɛm/ /hɪm/ hems n
fåll
(sewing) The border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together to finish the edge and prevent it from fraying.

hem in v
stänga inne
To surround and enclose in a way that restricts movement.

hemangioma hemangiomas hemangiomata n
hemangiom smultronmärke
(pathology) A congenital, benign tumor of endothelial cells.

hematemesis hematemeses n
blodkräkning
(American spelling, medicine) Blood within vomitus; the vomiting of blood.

hematite /ˈhiː.məˌtaɪt/ /ˈhɛm.əˌtaɪt/ hematites n
hematit
(mineral) An iron ore, mainly peroxide of iron, Fe2O3.

hematocrit /hɪˈmæt.ək.ɹɪt/ hematocrits n
hematokrit

hematoma /ˌhiməˈtoʊmə/ hematomas hematomata n
hematom blåmärke
(pathology) A swelling of blood, usually clotted, which forms as a result of broken blood vessels.

hematopoiesis /ˌhimətoʊ.pojˈisɪs/ hematopoieses n
hematopoes hemopoes
(hematology, cytology) The process by which blood cells are produced.

hemiplegia hemiplegias n
halvsidesförlamning
Total or partial inability to move one side of the body.

hemisphere /ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/ /ˈhɛmɪsfɪəɹ/ hemispheres n
halvklot hemisfär
(geography) Half of the Earth, such as the Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere or Eastern Hemisphere, Land Hemisphere, Water Hemisphere etc. [1550s].
(anatomy) Either of the two halves of the cerebrum. [1804].

hemispherectomy hemispherectomies n
hemisfärotomi
(neurosurgery) Surgical removal of a hemisphere of the brain, usually performed to control otherwise uncontrollable epilepsy.

hemistich hemistiches hemistichs n
halvvers hemistik
An approximate half-line of verse, separated from another by a caesura, often for dramatic effect.
An unfinished line of verse.

hemlock /ˈhɛmˌlɒk/ hemlocks n
hemlockgran
Any of several coniferous trees, of the genus Tsuga, that grow in North America; the wood of such trees. [from 1670]

hemochromatosis /ˌhiːmə(ʊ)ˌkɹəʊməˈtəʊsɪs/ hemochromatoses n
hemokromatos
(diseases) A metabolic disorder causing iron deposits in the body, also called bronze diabetes.

hemocyanin hemocyanins n
hemocyanin
(biochemistry) a blue copper-containing respiratory pigment (a metalloprotein) found in most molluscs, and some arthropods

hemoglobin hemoglobins n
hemoglobin
(American spelling) The iron-containing substance in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body; it consists of a protein (globulin), and haem (a porphyrin ring with an atom of iron at its centre).

hemolysis hemolyses n
hemolys
(medicine) The destruction of red blood cells, and subsequent release of hemoglobin, at the normal end of the cell's life.

hemolytic more hemolytic most hemolytic adj
hemolytisk
Producing hemolysis; destroying red blood cells.

hemoptysis hemoptyses n
hemoptys
(medicine) expectoration (coughing up) of blood from the respiratory system

hemorrhage /ˈhɛm(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ hemorrhages n
blödning
A heavy release of blood within or from the body.

hemorrhagic adj
hemorragisk
Of, relating to, or producing hemorrhage.

hemorrhoid /ˈhɛməɹɔɪd/ /ˈhɛmɹɔɪd/ hemorrhoids n
hemorrojd
(pathology, often, in the plural) An engorged, dilated and easily broken varicosity in the perianal area, often accompanied by intense itching and throbbing pain: piles.

hemostasis /hiːˈmɒstəsɪs/ /ˌhiːməˈsteɪsɪs/ hemostases n
hemostas
(medicine, countable, uncountable) The process of keeping blood inside a damaged vessel to stop bleeding.

hemostat hemostats n
peang
(medicine) An instrument that clamps blood vessels to diminish or halt blood flow.

hemp /hɛmp/ hemps n
hampa
A tall annual herb, Cannabis sativa, native to Asia.

hemp heart hemp hearts n
hampafrön
An edible, shelled hemp seed.

hemp milk hemp milks n
hampamjölk
A milky liquid made from hemp and used as a milk substitute, cooking ingredient or beverage.

hemp-nettle hemp-nettles n
dån
Any weed of the genus Galeopsis in the Lamiaceae family.

hempseed hempseeds n
hampafrö hampfrö
The seed of the hemp plant, used as high-protein food or fishing bait.

hen /hɛn/ hens n
höna
A female chicken (Gallus gallus), particularly a sexually mature one kept for her eggs.
A female of other bird species, particularly a sexually mature female fowl.
brud brutta
(figuratively) A woman.
(figuratively, pejorative, uncommon) A henlike person of either sex.

hen harrier hen harriers n
blå kärrhök
A bird of prey, Circus cyaneus, which breeds in the northern parts of Eurasia.

henbane /ˈhɛnbeɪn/ henbanes n
bolmört
A poisonous plant, Hyoscyamus niger, used sometimes as a drug that causes at least hallucinations, dilated pupils, restlessness, and flushed skin.

hence /ˈhɛns/ adv
härifrån hädan hädanefter
(archaic) From here, from this place, away.
hädanefter
(archaic, figuratively) From the living or from this world.
därför följaktligen härav således
(conjunctive) As a result; therefore, for this reason.

henceforth /hɛnsˈfɔɹθ/ adv
hädanefter
(formal, temporal) From now on; from this time on.

hendecagon hendecagons n
elvahörning undekagon
(geometry) a polygon with eleven edges and eleven angles.

henhouse henhouses n
hönshus
Synonym of hencoop.

henotheism /ˈhɛnoʊˌθiɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhɛnəʊˌθiːɪz(ə)m/ henotheisms n
henoteism
Belief in or worship of one deity without denying the existence of other deities.

henpeck /ˈhɛnpɛk/ /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/ v
hunsa
(chiefly, by a wife) To nag persistently.

henpecked /ˈhɛnpɛkt/ more henpecked most henpecked adj
toffel toffelhjälte tofflad
(particularly of husbands or boyfriends) Intimidated or overwhelmed by a nagging or overbearing matriarch, wife, or girlfriend.

hentai /ˈhɛn.taɪ/ hentai n
hentai
A work of anime or manga (or any similar medium) that contains heavily sexual or pornographic art.

hepatectomy hepatectomies n
hepatektomi
(surgery) The surgical removal of all or part of the liver.

hepatic /həˈpætɪk/ /hɪˈpætɪk/ adj
hepatisk
Of or relating to the liver.

hepatitis /ˌhɛpəˈtaɪ̯tɪs/ hepatitides hepatitises n
hepatit
Inflammation of the liver, sometimes caused by a viral infection.

hepatitis A n
hepatit A
An acute form of hepatitis, transmitted by the orofecal route.

hepatitis B n
hepatit B
an acute form of hepatitis, transmitted by blood, sexual contact, and body fluids.

hepatitis C n
hepatit C
An acute form of hepatitis, transmitted by blood, sexual contact, and body fluids.

hepatocyte hepatocytes n
hepatocyt levercell
Any of the cells in the liver responsible for the metabolism of protein, carbohydrate and lipid and for detoxification.

hepatology n
hepatologi
(medicine) The study or treatment of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

heptadecagon heptadecagons n
heptadekagon
(geometry) A polygon with seventeen sides and seventeen angles.

heptane heptanes n
heptan
(organic compound) Any of the nine isomers of the saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon C7H16, obtained from petroleum, especially n-heptane (CH3(CH2)5CH3)

heptathlon /hɛpˈtæθlɒn/ heptathla heptathlons n
sjukamp
(athletics) An athletic contest comprising seven events; contested mostly by women, for whom this is an Olympic sport.

heptode heptodes n
heptod

her /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ determiner
hennes sin
Belonging to her (belonging to that female, or in poetic or old-fashioned language that ship, city, season, etc).

her /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ pronoun
henne hennes
The form of she used after a preposition, as the object of a verb, or (colloquial) as a subject with a conjunction; that woman, that ship, etc.

herald /ˈhɛɹəld/ heralds n
härold
A messenger, especially one bringing important news.
härold heraldiker
(heraldry) An official whose speciality is heraldry, especially one between the ranks of pursuivant and king-of-arms.

heraldic more heraldic most heraldic adj
heraldisk
Of, or relating to heraldry or heralds.

heraldist heraldists n
heraldiker
An expert in or practitioner of heraldry.

heraldry /ˈhɛɹ.əl.dɹi/ heraldries n
heraldik
(uncountable) The profession or art of devising, granting and blazoning coats of arms, tracing genealogies and ruling on questions of protocol or rank.

herb /(h)ɝb/ /h/ /hɜːb/ herbs n
ört
(countable) Any green, leafy plant, or parts thereof, used to flavour or season food.
(countable) A plant whose roots, leaves or seeds, etc. are used in medicine.
gräs
(uncountable, slang) Cannabis.

herb butter herb butters n
aromsmör kryddsmör
A butter containing herbs (such as parsley, basil, or thyme).

herb paris n
ormbär trollbär
An Old World plant (Paris quadrifolia) related to the trillium.

herbal tea herbal teas n
örtte
A beverage made by infusing the leaves of various herbs, generally not including true tea (Camellia sinensis).

herbicide herbicides n
herbicid ogräsmedel
A substance used to kill plants.

herbivore /ˈ(h)ɜːɹbɪvɔːɹ/ /ˈhɜːbɪvɔː(ɹ)/ herbivores n
växtätare
An organism that feeds chiefly on plants; an animal that feeds on herbage or vegetation as the main part of its diet.

herd /hɜːd/ /hɝd/ herds n
hjord
A number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper. [from 11th c.]
Any collection of animals gathered or travelling in a company. [from 13th c.]
herde
(now, rare) Someone who keeps a group of domestic animals.
hop massa
(now, usually, pejorative) A crowd, a mass of people or things; a rabble. [from 15th c.]

herd /hɜːd/ /hɝd/ v
valla samla
(intransitive) To unite or associate in a herd; to feed or run together, or in company.
valla
(intransitive, Scotland) To act as a herdsman or a shepherd.
samla
(transitive) To form or put into a herd.
(intransitive) To associate; to ally oneself with, or place oneself among, a group or company.

herd immunity /ˈhəːd ɪˈmjuːnɪti/ /ˈhɚd ɪˈmjunəti/ [-ɾi] herd immunities n
flockimmunitet
(epidemiology) The indirect protection against the spread of a contagious disease in a given population caused by the immunity of a significant proportion of the population to that particular disease; the immunity may have been obtained through having survived the infection or through vaccination. [from early 20th c.]

herding dog herding dogs n
vallhund
A dog bred for working cattle, sheep, or other livestock. For example, the various shepherd breeds.

herdsman herdsmen n
herde fåraherde
A person who tends livestock, especially cows and sheep; especially, the foreman among a group of such farmworkers, usually with more knowledge and experience.

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə̯(ɹ)/ /hɪə̯/ /hɪɚ̯/ /hɪɹ/ /hɪː(ɹ)/ /hɪː/ /ˈhi.ə/ adv
här
(location) In, on, or at this place.
hit hitåt
(location) To this place; used in place of the more dated hither.

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə̯(ɹ)/ /hɪə̯/ /hɪɚ̯/ /hɪɹ/ /hɪː(ɹ)/ /hɪː/ /ˈhi.ə/ n
här
(abstract) This place; this location.
(abstract) This time, the present situation.

here and now adv
här och nu
At this time and in this place.

here and there adv
här och där här och var
In, at or to various places; in one place and another.

here lies phraseologicalUnit
här vilar
A phrase written on gravestones followed by the buried person's name.

here you are phraseologicalUnit
här har du var så god
(idiomatic) Said when handing something over to someone or doing a favour to them, usually to draw the recipient's attention to the exchange; equivalent to “thank you” when receiving something.

hereabout /ˌhɪəɹəˈbaʊt/ adv
häromkring
Close to; nearby.

hereabouts adv
här i närheten här i trakten häromkring
Near here.

hereafter /hɪəˈɹɑːftə/ /hɪɹˈæftɚ/ adv
framdeles hädanefter
(dated) In time to come; in some future time or state.

hereat adv
häråt
At this time; upon this event.

hereby /hɪəˈbʌɪ/ /hɪɹˈbaɪ/ adv
härmed
(formal) By this means, action or process.

hereditary /həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/ /həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/ more hereditary most hereditary adj
ärftlig
Passed on as an inheritance, by last will or intestate.
Of a disease or trait: passed from a parent to offspring in the genes.

heredity /həˈɹɛɾəɾi/ /hɪˈɹɛdɪti/ heredities n
ärftlighet
Hereditary transmission of the physical and genetic qualities of parents to their offspring; the biological law by which living beings tend to repeat their characteristics in their descendants.

herefore /ˈhɪəfɔː/ adv
härför
(now, formal) For this reason; on this account; therefore.

herein /hɪəˈɹɪn/ /hɪɹˈɪn/ adv
häri
In this; within this content, context, or thing.

hereinafter /ˈhɪəɹɪnˈɑːftə/ /ˈhɪɹɪnˈæftɚ/ adv
efterföljande i det följande
In the parts of this document, statement, or book that follow; after this

hereinbefore adv
härföre
(formal) In a preceding part of this speech, book, or text; before this.

hereinto adv
härtill
Into this circumstance, matter, place, or situation; into this.

hereof adv
härav
Of this; concerning this.
From or as a result of this.

hereon /hɪəɹˈɒn/ adv
härefter
On this place.
To this place.
On this subject or basis.
Hereupon.

heresy /ˈhɛɹəsi/ heresies n
kätteri heresi
(religion) a doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance with established religious beliefs
kätteri irrlära
(by extension) A controversial or unorthodox opinion held by a member of a group, as in politics, philosophy or science.

heretic /ˈhɛɹɪtɪk/ heretics n
heretiker kättare
Someone whose beliefs are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to.

heretical /həˈɹɛtɪkəl/ more heretical most heretical adj
kättersk heretisk
Of or pertaining to heresy or heretics.
kättersk
(of ideas or views) Contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion.

hereto /ˌhɪɹˈtuː/ adv
härtill

heretofore /ˈhɪɹtəfoɹ/ /ˈhɪɹtəfɔɹ/ /ˌhɪətəˈfɔə/ /ˌhɪətəˈfɔː/ /ˌhɪətʊˈfɔə/ /ˌhɪətʊˈfɔː/ adv
hittills tidigare
(formal, temporal) Before now, until now, up to the present time; from the beginning to this point.

hereunder adv
härunder
Under this.

hereunto adv
härtill
(archaic) Unto this; up until now; hereto.

hereupon adv
härpå
Immediately afterwards; at this.

herewith adv
härmed
with this; especially, with this letter or communication

heritability heritabilities n
ärftlighet
(countable, genetics) The ratio of the genetic variance of a population to its phenotypic variance; i.e. the proportion of variability that is genetic in origin

heritage /ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.tɪd͡ʒ/ heritages n
arv arvegods
An inheritance; property that may be inherited.
arv kulturarv
A tradition; a practice or set of values that is passed down from preceding generations through families or through institutional memory.

heritage language heritage languages n
arvspråk
(linguistics) One's former native language, lost during childhood or early adulthood, or underdeveloped in favor of a more dominant majority language.

hermaphrodism hermaphrodisms n
hermafroditism
A condition in which an individual possesses characteristics of both sexes.

hermaphrodite /hɝˈmæfɹədaɪt/ hermaphrodites n
hermafrodit
(WWI, _, military, historical) An armoured fighting vehicle having features of both male tanks and female tanks.

hermaphroditic adj
hermafroditisk
Of or pertaining to hermaphrodism; being a hermaphrodite. [from the early 17th c.]
(biology) Possessing the reproductive organs of both sexes.

hermaphroditism hermaphroditisms n
hermafrodism hermafroditism
The state of having sexual organs of both the male and female sexes.

hermeneutics /hɜːɹməˈnjuːtɪks/ hermeneutics n
hermeneutik
The study or theory of the methodical interpretation of text, especially holy texts.

hermetic /hə(ɹ)ˈmɛtɪk/ more hermetic most hermetic adj
hermetisk
(chiefly, capitalized) Pertaining to Hermes Trismegistus or the writings attributed to him.
Pertaining to alchemy or occult practices; magical, alchemical.
Hermetically sealed.
Isolated, away from outside influence.

hermetically more hermetically most hermetically adv
hermetiskt
In a hermetic manner; isolatedly.

hermetically sealed adj
hermetiskt tillsluten
Sealed with an airtight hermetic seal.

hermeticism /həːˈmɛtɪsɪzm̩/ hermeticisms n
hermetik

hermit /ˈhɜːmɪt/ /ˈhɝmɪt/ hermits n
eremit enstöring
A religious recluse; someone who lives alone for religious reasons; an eremite.
enstöring eremit
A recluse; someone who lives alone and shuns human companionship.

hermit crab hermit crabs n
eremitkräfta
A decapod crustacean (not a true crab) from the superfamily Paguroidea, which salvages empty seashells or other portable objects to permanently shelter and protect its soft abdomen.

hermit thrush hermit thrushes n
eremitskogstrast
A species of solitary thrush native to North America (Catharus guttatus).

hermitage /ˈhɜːmɪtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɝmɪtɪd͡ʒ/ hermitages n
eremitage
A house or dwelling where a hermit lives.
A place of seclusion.

hernia /ˈhɜː(ɹ)niə/ herniae hernias herniæ n
bråck
(diseases) A disorder in which a part of the body protrudes abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part, especially of the abdomen.

hero /ˈhiɹ.oʊ/ /ˈhɛɹ.oʊ/ /ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈhɪɹ.oʊ/ [ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ~ˈçɪə.ɹəʊ] heroes heroine heros n
hjälte hjältinna
Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.
hjälte
A role model.
The protagonist in a work of fiction.

heroic /hɪˈɹoʊ.ɪk/ /hɪˈɹəʊ.ɪk/ more heroic most heroic adj
heroisk hjältemodig
Of or relating to a hero or heroine; supremely noble.

heroically more heroically most heroically adv
heroiskt
In a heroic manner, like a hero.

heroin /ˈhɛɹoʊ.ɪn/ heroins n
heroin
A powerful and addictive drug derived from opium producing intense euphoria. Classed as an illegal narcotic in most of the world. [from late 19th century]

heroine /ˈhɛɹoʊɪn/ /ˈhɪɹoʊɪn/ hero heroines n
hjältinna
A female hero.

heroinist heroinists n
heroinist jonkare
A heroin addict.

heroism /ˈhiɹoʊɪzəm/ /ˈhɛɹoʊɪzəm/ /ˈhɛɹəʊɪzəm/ heroisms n
heroism hjältemod
The qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, selflessness, etc.; the display of such qualities.

heron /ˈhɛɹən/ herons n
häger
A long-legged, long-necked wading bird of the family Ardeidae.

herptile /ˈhɜːp.taɪl/ /ˈhɝp.taɪl/ herptiles n
herptil
(zoology, chiefly, ecology) A reptile or amphibian.

herring /ˈhɛɹɪŋ/ herring herrings n
sill strömming
Fish similar to those in genus Clupea, many of those in the order Clupeiformes.

hers /əz/ /ɚz/ /ˈhɜːz/ /ˈhɝz/ pronoun
hennes sin sina sitt
That which belongs to her; the possessive case of she, used without a following noun. [from 12th c.]

herself /hɜːˈsɛlf/ /hɝˈsɛlf/ /əsɛlf/ /ɚsɛlf/ pronoun
sig sig själv
(emphatic) She; an intensive repetition of the female subject, often used to indicate the exclusiveness of that person as the only satisfier of the predicate.

hertz /hɜːs/ /hɜːts/ /hɝts/ hertz hertzes n
hertz
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of frequency; one (period or cycle of any periodic event) per second. Symbol: Hz

hesitant /ˈhɛzɪtənt/ more hesitant most hesitant adj
tveksam ambivalent kluven obeslutsam tvehågsen vankelmodig
Tending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation.

hesitate /ˈhez.ə.tæɪt/ /ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/ /ˈhɛz.ɪ.teɪt/ v
dröja
tveka dröja
(intransitive) To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.

hesitation /hɛzɪˈteɪʃən/ hesitations n
tvekan
An act of hesitating

hetero- prefix
hetero-
other, different.

heterochromatic more heterochromatic most heterochromatic adj
heterokromi
Having more than one colour; relating to heterochromia.

heterodox /ˈhɛtɛɹədɒks/ adj
heterodox irrlärig
Of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings, especially religious ones, that are different from what a religion (or sect) believes to be orthodox, but adhering to that religion's established beliefs, and therefore not heretical.

heterodoxy /ˈhɛtɛɹədɒksi/ heterodoxies n
heterodoxi irrlärighet
The quality of being heterodox.
heterodoxi irrlära
A heterodox belief, creed, or teaching.

heterogeneous /ˌhɛt.(ə)ˈɹɑd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə)ˈɹɒd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹoʊˈd͡ʒiː.ni.əs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹəʊˈd͡ʒiː.nɪəs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹəˈd͡ʒiː.ni.əs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹəˈd͡ʒiː.nɪəs/ more heterogeneous most heterogeneous adj
heterogen
Diverse in kind or nature; composed of diverse parts.

heteroglossia n
heteroglossi
(sociology, linguistics) The coexistence of distinct linguistic varieties, styles of discourse, or points of view within a single language, as in a literary work.

heteronationalism heteronationalisms n
heteronationalism

heteronormative more heteronormative most heteronormative adj
heteronormativ

heteronormativity heteronormativities n
heteronormativitet
The assumption that all human beings are either male or female in both sex and gender, and that sexual and romantic attraction and activity only occurs, or is only normal, between people of different sexes.

heterophobia n
heterofobi
Fear or resentment of heterosexuals or heterosexuality.

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹoʊˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ more heterosexual most heterosexual adj
heterosexuell
Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex.

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹoʊˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ heterosexuals n
hetero heterosexuell
A heterosexual person, or other heterosexual organism.

heterosexuality heterosexualities n
heterosexualitet
The state of being sexually and romantically attracted primarily or exclusively to persons of the opposite sex.
Sexual activity with a person of the opposite sex.

hetman hetmans hetmen n
hetman
Title used by the second-highest military commander in Poland and Lithuania (15th to 18th century).

hetty /ˈhɛti/ hettier hettiest adj
hetero straight strejt
(gay slang) Heterosexual.

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ /hjʊˈɹɪstɪk/ more heuristic most heuristic adj
heuristisk
(of an approach to problem solving, learning, or discovery) That employs a practical method not guaranteed to be optimal or perfect; either not following or derived from any theory, or based on an advisedly oversimplified one. [from 1821]
(computing, of a method or algorithm) That provides a useful, but not optimal, solution to a problem. Such algorithms are typically employed either because the only known algorithms that provide optimal solutions use too much time or resources, or else because there is no known algorithm that provides an optimal solution.

heuristics /hjuˈɹɪstɪks/ n
heuristik

hew /hjuː/ v
hugga
(ambitransitive) To chop away at; to whittle down; to mow down.

hex /hɛks/ hexes n
häxa
A witch.

hexadecagon hexadecagons n
heksadekagon
(geometry) A polygon with sixteen sides and sixteen angles.

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ adj
hexadecimal
Of a number, expressed in hexadecimal.

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ hexadecimals n
hexadecimala talsystemet
(arithmetic, computing, uncountable) A number system with base sixteen, using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E and F, most used in computing as a hexadecimal digit can represent four bits, half a standard byte, and thus a single byte can be represented conveniently with two digits.

hexagon /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡɑn/ /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡən/ hexagons n
hexagon sexhörning
(geometry) A polygon with six sides and six angles.

hexagonal /hɛkˈsæɡənəl/ adj
hexagonal sexhörnig
(geometry) Having six edges, or having a cross-section in the form of a hexagon.
hexagonal
(crystallography) Having three equal axes which cross at 60° angles, and an unequal axis which crosses the others at 90° angle.

hexahedron /hɛksəˈhiːdɹən/ hexahedra hexahedrons n
hexaeder
(geometry) A polyhedron with six faces. The regular hexahedron is the cube, and is one of the Platonic solids.

hexameter hexameters n
hexameter
(countable) A line in a poem having six metrical feet.
(uncountable) A poetic metre in which each line has six feet.

hexane /ˈhɛkseɪn/ hexanes n
hexan
(organic compound) Any of five isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons, C6H14. They are colorless, volatile liquids.

hexapod /ˈhɛk.sə.pɑd/ /ˈhɛk.sə.pɒd/ hexapods n
sexbening
Any organism, being or robot with six legs.
sexfoting
An arthropod with six feet; a member of subphylum Hexapoda.

hexecontahedron /ˌhɛksəˌkɒntəˈhiːdɹən/ hexecontahedra n
hexekontaeder
(geometry) A 60-faced polyhedron.

hexode hexodes n
hexod

hexose hexoses n
hexos
(carbohydrate) A sugar or saccharide containing six carbon atoms.

hey /heɪ/ interjection
hej hå tja
hallå
An exclamation to get attention.
A protest or reprimand.
hallå oj
An expression of surprise.
hej hejsan tjena
(mostly, US) An informal greeting, similar to hi.
hej
A meaningless beat marker or extra, filler syllable in song lyrics.

heyday /ˈheɪdeɪ/ heydays n
storhetstid
A period of success, popularity, or power; prime.

hi /ˈhaɪ̯/ interjection
hej hallå hejsan tjena tja
A friendly, informal, casual greeting said upon someone's arrival.

hi-tech adj
högteknologisk
(informal) Of, or using high technology.

hiatus /haɪˈeɪtəs/ hiatus hiatuses n
gap uppehåll
A gap in a series, making it incomplete.
avbrott uppehåll
An interruption, break or pause.
hiatus
(geology) A gap in geological strata.
(anatomy) An opening in an organ.
hiatus vokalmöte
(linguistics, uncountable) A syllable break between two vowels, without an intervening consonant. (Compare diphthong.)

hibernate /ˈhaɪbə(r)ˌneɪt/ /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/ /ˈhʌɪbərˌneɪt/ [ˈhäɪbɚˌneɪt] [ˈhɑɪbəˌnɛɪt] [ˈhəɪbɚˌne(ɪ)t] v
övervintra
(intransitive, biology) To spend the winter in a dormant or inactive state of minimal activity, low body temperature, slow breathing and heart rate, and low metabolic rate; to go through a winter sleep.

hibernation /ˌhaɪ.bəɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃən/ [ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌhaɪ.bɚˈneɪ.ʃn̩] hibernations n
vinterdvala vintersömn dvala hibernation
(biology, sleep) A state of minimum power consumption, inactivity and metabolic depression in some animals during winter.
hibernation
(biology, sleep, space) A hypothetical state of minimum power consumption, inactivity and metabolic depression in humans during long space flights.
viloläge
(computing) A standby state which conserves power by writing the contents of the memory to disk and completely power off the computer, in order that one will resume the session from the disk.

hibiscus /haɪˈbɪskəs/ /hɪˈbɪskəs/ hibisci hibiscuses n
hibiskus
A flowering plant of the genus Hibiscus, especially Hibiscus syriacus, found in tropical to temperate regions, of some species used for making infusions/tea.

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ /ˈhɪkʌp/ hiccups n
hickning hicka
A spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound.

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ /ˈhɪkʌp/ v
hicka
(intransitive) To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.

hiccups /ˈhɪkəps/ /ˈhɪkʌps/ n
hicka
(usually, _, with "the") The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping.

hick /hɪk/ hicks n
bondläpp
(pejorative) An awkward, naive, clumsy and/or rude country person. [from early 18th c.]

hickey /ˈhɪk.i/ hickeys n
sugmärke
(originally, US, slang) A bruise-like mark made during petting by pressing the mouth to the skin on one’s partner’s body and sucking. [from 1934]
grej grunka mackapär manick mojäng
(informal, slang) An object whose name is unknown or cannot be recalled. [from 1909]

hidden agenda hidden agendas n
dold agenda
A wish (and plan) to implement a particular idea without telling anybody, even though people may be affected in a negative way.

hide /haɪd/ hides n
hud skinn
(countable) The skin of an animal.
gömme gömställe
(countable) (mainly British) A covered structure from which hunters, birdwatchers, etc can observe animals without scaring them.
(countable) A covered structure to which a pet animal can retreat, as is recommended for snakes.

hide /haɪd/ v
gömma dölja
(transitive) To put (something) in a place where it will be harder to discover or out of sight.
(intransitive) To put oneself in a place where one will be harder to find or out of sight.

hide and seek n
kurragömma
(playground game) A game where the players have to hide and one has to seek them out.

hide one's light under a bushel /ˌhaɪd wʌnz ˈlaɪt ˌʌndɚ‿ə ˈbʊʃ(ə)l/ /ˌhaɪd wʌnz ˈlaɪt ˌʌndɚ‿ə ˈbʊʃl̩/ v
sätta sitt ljus under skäppan sätta sitt ljus under ena skäppo
(idiomatic) To conceal one's positive qualities or talents, especially due to modesty or shyness; to avoid attention.

hideous /ˈhɪd.i.əs/ /ˈhɪd.iː.ʌs/ more hideous most hideous adj
anskrämlig gräslig
Extremely or shockingly ugly.
avskyvärd
Hateful; shocking.

hideout /ˈhaɪdˌaʊt/ hideouts n
gömställe
A place to hide.

hiding place /ˈhaɪdɪŋ ˌpleɪs/ hiding places n
gömma gömställe
A place where someone or something may be hidden.

hierarchical /ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/ /ˌhaɪˈɹɑːɹkɪkəl/ adj
hierarkisk
Pertaining to a hierarchy.
Classified or arranged according to various criteria into successive ranks or grades.

hierarchize v
hierarkisera
(transitive) To arrange in a hierarchy.

hierarchy /ˈhaɪ.ə.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/ /ˈhaɪ.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/ hierarchies n
hierarki
A body of authoritative officials organized in nested ranks.
Any group of objects ranked so that every one but the topmost is subordinate to a specified one above it.

hieratic /ˌhaɪ(ə)ˈɹætɪk/ adj
hieratisk prästerlig
Of or pertaining to priests, especially pharaonic priests of Ancient Egypt.

hieroglyph /ˈhaɪ.ɹəʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪ.ɹəˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪɚ.oʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪɚ.əˌɡlɪf/ hieroglyphs n
hieroglyf
An element of a hieroglyphic writing system.

hierophany /ˌhaɪ.əˈɹɒ.fə.ni/ /ˌhaɪˈɹɒ.fə.ni/ hierophanies n
hierofani
(religion) A physical manifestation of the holy or sacred, serving as a spiritual eidolon for emulation or worship.

higgledy-piggledy /ˈhɪɡəldiˌpɪɡəldi/ more higgledy-piggledy most higgledy-piggledy adv
huller om buller
In a confused, disordered, or random way.

high /ˈhaɪ/ [haɪ̯] higher highest adj
hög
Physically elevated, extending above a base or average level:
Relatively elevated; rising or raised above the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.
Large, great (in amount or quantity, value, force, energy, etc).
(phonetics) Made with some part of the tongue positioned high in the mouth, relatively close to the palate.
hög ljus
(acoustics) Acute or shrill in pitch, due to being of greater frequency, i.e. produced by more rapid vibrations (wave oscillations).

high altar high altars n
högaltare
The main altar in a church, situated on the main axis at the east of the chancel or choir.

high as a kite adj
hög som ett hus
(simile, colloquial) Very much under the influence of drugs; extremely high.

high commissioner high commissioners n
överkommissarie
Any of various high-ranking officials, often diplomats.

high five /haɪ faɪv/ high fives n
high five
A gesture of celebration or victory in which two people slap their hands together at shoulder height or higher.

high five /haɪ faɪv/ v
highfivea
To slap high fives.

high heels n
höga klackar högklackade skor klacksko klackskor
High-heeled shoes.

high jump n
höjdhopp
(uncountable) An athletics event where a competitor must jump over a bar placed gradually higher and higher.

high priestess high priestesses n
översteprästinna
A female clergyman with a higher function than a normal priestess.

high school /ˈhaɪ.skul/ /ˈhʌɪskul/ [ˈhɐɪsku̟ɫ] high schools n
gymnasie gymnasieskola high school

high society high societies n
grädda överklass
The socially interacting wealthy fashionable elite of a society, especially in Western societies.

high street high streets n
huvudgata
(British, Irish, parts of New England) The main street of any town.

high technology high technologies n
högteknologi
Any highly technical or specialized technological application or equipment, especially one that involves complex electronics or computing

high tide high tides n
högvatten flod
The natural tide at its highest level for a particular tidal cycle at a certain place.
flod
The time of day when the sea has risen to its highest level.

high treason n
högförräderi
Criminal disloyalty to one's country.

high voltage more high voltage most high voltage adj
högspänning
Pertaining to such a voltage; designed to carry or operate at high voltage.

high-beam high-beams n
helljus
The setting of an automobile's headlights adjusted to brighten a longer distance in front of the car, than when on the normal (low-beam) setting.

high-class more high-class most high-class adj
lyxig
Recognized for its quality.

high-end adj
dyrbar exklusiv
Most sophisticated or expensive

high-handed more high-handed most high-handed adj
egenmäktig
Using power or authority without proper consideration for the feelings or rights of others.

high-heeled adj
högklackad
(footwear) Having tall heels.

high-level language high-level languages n
högnivåspråk
(programming) A programming language requiring a compiler to translate it into a form that a particular machine understands, focusing on user-friendly code development by automating core tasks such as accessing memory.

high-quality higher-quality highest-quality adj
högkvalitativ
Of very good quality; superior.

high-ranking more high-ranking most high-ranking adj
högt uppsatt
At an important, elevated, or exalted level in a hierarchy or organization; high-level.

high-rise high-rises n
höghus
A tall building, one consisting of many storeys.

high-speed higher-speed highest-speed adj
högfarts- höghastighets-
That operates, moves or takes place at a greater than normal speed.

high-speed rail n
höghastighetsbana
(rail transport) A type of rail transport that operates significantly faster than traditional rail traffic, using an integrated system of specialized rolling stock and dedicated tracks.

highbush blueberry highbush blueberries n
amerikanskt blåbär
The common species of blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum, grown for its fruit.

higher education n
akademiska studier eftergymnasial utbildning högre utbildning
Education at university level or beyond.

higher power higher powers n
högre makt
God or a god; a deity; a supernatural force capable of affecting outcomes in the material world.

highfalutin /ˈhaɪ.fəˌlu.tɪn/ /ˌhaɪ.fəˈlu.tɪn/ more highfalutin most highfalutin adj
högtravande pompös
(US, informal) Self-important, pompous; arrogant or egotistical.

highland /ˈhaɪ.lənd/ /ˈhaɪ.lɪnd/ highlands n
högland
A high area; land that is higher than surrounding areas.

highlands n
högland
A high area of land, lands higher than surrounding areas.

highlight /ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/ highlights n
ljuspunkt
(painting, photography) An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated.
höjdpunkt
(figurative) An especially significant or interesting detail or event or period of time.
slinga
(cosmetology) A strand or spot of hair dyed a different color than the rest.

highlighter highlighters n
överstrykningspenna
A marker pen used to highlight text.

highly /ˈhaɪli/ highlier highliest more highly most highly adv
högt

highly composite number highly composite numbers n
mycket sammansatt tal
(number theory) A positive integer that has more divisors than any smaller positive integer.

highness /ˈhaɪnəs/ highnesses n
höghet
The state of being high.

hight /haɪt/ v
heta

highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/ highways n
motorväg landsväg väg
A main public road, especially a multi-lane, high-speed thoroughfare.

highwayman /ˈhaɪˌweɪmən/ highwaymen n
stråtrövare
(historical) A person, usually mounted on horseback, who robbed travelers on public roads.

hijack /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/ hijacks n
kapning
An instance of hijacking; the illegal seizure of a vehicle; a hijacking.

hijack /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/ v
kapa
To forcibly seize control of some vehicle in order to rob it or to reach a destination (especially an airplane, truck or a boat).
(computing) To seize control of a networked computer by means of infecting it with a worm or other malware, thereby turning it into a zombie.

hike /haɪk/ hikes n
vandring
A long walk, usually for pleasure or exercise. [from c. 1900]
höjning stegring
An abrupt increase.

hike /haɪk/ v
vandra
To take a long walk for pleasure or exercise.

hikikomori hikikomori hikikomoris n
hikikomori
(uncountable) A Japanese phenomenon whereby an individual becomes a recluse from society, typically remaining isolated in a single room at home for a very long period.

hilarious /hɪˈlæɹiəs/ /hɪˈlɛ(ə)ɹiəs/ /hɪˈlɛəɹiəs/ more hilarious most hilarious adj
obetalbar skrattretande
Very funny; causing great merriment and laughter.

hill /hɪl/ [hɪɫ] hills n
kulle höjd
An elevated landmass smaller than a mountain.
backe
A sloping road.

hill-fort hill-forts n
fornborg
A prehistoric fortification constructed on a hill.

hillside hillsides n
sluttning backe slänt
The side of a hill.

hilly /ˈhɪli/ hillier hilliest adj
kullig kuperad
(of a landscape) Abundant in hills; having many hills.

hilt /hɪlt/ hilts n
hjalt
The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.

him /əm/ /ˈhɪm/ [ɪ̈m] pronoun
honom

himself /hɪmˈsɛlf/ /ɪ̈msɛlf/ pronoun
han själv honom själv sig själv själv
sig
(reflexive pronoun) Him; the male object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject

hin hins n
hin
(historical, _, units of measure) A former Hebrew liquid measure of volume (about 3.8 L).

hind leg /haɪnd.lɛɡ/ hind legs n
bakben
Either of the two legs towards the rear of a four-legged animal.

hindbrain hindbrains n
bakhjärna rombencefalon
(neuroanatomy) The posterior part of the brain, comprising the cerebellum, pons and medulla, the rhombencephalon

hinder /ˈhaɪn.də/ /ˈhaɪn.dɚ/ adj
bakre bak
of or belonging to that part in the rear

hinder /ˈhaɪn.də/ /ˈhaɪn.dɚ/ hinders n
bak rumpa ända
(slang, euphemistic) The buttocks.

hinder /ˈhɪndə/ /ˈhɪndɚ/ v
hindra försvåra
(transitive) To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.
hindra fördröja
(ambitransitive) To delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent.

hindquarter hindquarters n
bakbog bakfjärding
Either rear half of a side of beef, mutton, veal, lamb or by extension from another edible mammal.

hindsight /ˈhaɪn(d)saɪt/ hindsights n
efterklokhet
Realization or understanding of the significance and nature of events after they have occurred.

hindsight is 20/20 proverb
det är lätt att vara efterklok efterklokhet
(idiomatic) In hindsight things are obvious that were not obvious from the outset; one is able to evaluate past choices more clearly than at the time of the choice.

hinge /ˈhɪnd͡ʒ/ hinges n
gångjärn
A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc.

hinge on v
bero på hänga på
To depend on; to be contingent upon.

hint /hɪnt/ hints n
ledtråd
A clue.
antydan vink
An implicit suggestion that avoids a direct statement.
vink
A small, barely detectable amount.

hinterland /-lənd/ /ˈhɪntə(ɹ)ˌlænd/ hinterlands n
inland
The land immediately next to, and inland from, a coast.
avkrok
A remote or undeveloped area, a backwater.

hip /hɪp/ hips n
nypon
The fruit of a rose.
höft
(slang, possibly, dated) A drug addict, especially someone addicted to a narcotic like heroin.

hip bone hip bones n
höftben
(anatomy) One of two roughly symmetrical skeleton parts, each composed of the fused iliac, ischial and pubic bones, that together form the sides of the pelvis.

hip flask hip flasks n
fickplunta
A container designed to hold small amounts of alcohol, especially spirits, for personal consumption on the go.

hip hip hooray interjection
hipp hipp hurra
An exclamation of congratulations and/or celebration, especially in response to a call for "three cheers for" the person. Often the person calling for the cheers will yell "Hip! Hip!", the crowd replying "Hooray!"

hip thrust hip thrusts n
hip thrust
(exercise) An exercise where the shoulders rest on their back on an elevated surface while in the concentric part the pelvis moves upwards usually under added weight until the thighs reach a right angle with the calves.

hip-hop /ˈhɪp.hɑːp/ /ˈhɪp.hɒp/ n
hiphop
An Afro-American urban youth culture based on rap music, breakdancing etc.

hippie /ˈhɪpi/ hippies n
hippie
(1960s slang; still widely used in reference to that era) One who chooses not to conform to prevailing social norms: especially one who subscribes to values or actions such as acceptance or self-practice of recreational drug use, liberal or radical sexual mores, advocacy of communal living, strong pacifism or anti-war sentiment, etc.

hippodrome /ˈhɪpəˌdɹəʊm/ hippodromes n
hippodrom galoppbana
A horse racing course.

hippogriff /ˈhɪpəɡɹɪf/ hippogriffs n
hippogriff
a mythical beast, half griffin and half horse, supposedly the offspring of a griffin and a filly.

hippopotamus /hɪ.po.poˈta.mʊs/ /hɪ.poˈpo.ta.mʊs/ /ˌhi.po.ˈpo.te.mɔs/ /ˌhi.po̞.po̞.ˈte̞ː.mo̞s/ /ˌhɪp.əˈpɑ.tə.məs/ /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/ [ˌhɪp.əˈpɑ.ɾə.məs] hippopotami hippopotamus hippopotamuses n
flodhäst
A large, semi-aquatic, herbivorous (plant-eating) African mammal (Hippopotamus amphibius; common hippopotamus).

hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia /ˌhɪ.pəˌpɒ.tə(ʊ)ˈmɒn.stɹə(ʊ)ˌsɛs.kwɪ.pɪˌdɑːl.ɪ.ə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
långordsrädsla
(humorous) The fear of long words.

hipster /ˈhɪp.stə/ /ˈhɪp.stɚ/ hipsters n
hipster trendnisse
A person who is keenly interested in the latest trends or fashions. [from earlier 20th c.]

hipsters n
hipsters hipstertrosor
A female undergarment with wider side sections than conventional panties.

hiragana /ˌhɪ.ɹəˈɡæ.nə/ /ˌhɪ.ɹəˈɡɑː.nə/ hiragana hiraganas n
hiragana
(uncountable) The main syllabary for the Japanese language, used to represent native Japanese words, including particles, and when kanji is used, to represent verb and adjective endings.

hire /haɪə/ /haɪɹ/ /ˈhaɪə/ /ˈhaɪɚ/ hires n
anställd
A person who has been hired, especially in a cohort.

hire /haɪə/ /haɪɹ/ /ˈhaɪə/ /ˈhaɪɚ/ v
hyra anlita
(transitive) To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment.
anställa
(transitive) To employ; to obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.

hire purchase hire purchases n
avbetalningsplan
(British, Irish) A method of purchasing an item, where the buyer hires it and takes possession of it and pays regular installments. Ownership is only transferred on payment of the final amount. Abbreviated as HP.

hirsute /həːˈsjuːt/ /həːˈsuːt/ /hɚˈsut/ more hirsute most hirsute adj
hårig luden
Covered in hair or bristles; hairy.

hirsutism hirsutisms n
hirsutism
(dermatology) Excessive and increased hair growth in locations where terminal hair is normally minimal or absent.

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ determiner
hans sin
Belonging to him. [from 8th c.]

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ pronoun
hans
That which belongs to him; the possessive case of he, used without a following noun.

hiss /hɪs/ hisses n
väsning
A sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative.

hiss /hɪs/ v
fräsa väsa
(intransitive) To make a hissing sound.

histamine /ˈhɪstəmiːn/ histamines n
histamin
(neurotransmitter) An amine, C5H9N3, formed by decarboxylation of histidine, that causes dilatation of capillaries, contraction of smooth muscle, and stimulation of gastric acid secretion; it is released during allergic reactions.

histidine histidines n
histidin
(amino acid) An essential amino acid C6H9N3O2 found in most animal proteins; essential for tissue growth and repair.

histogram /ˈhɪstəˌɡɹæm/ histograms n
histogram
(statistics) A graphical display of numerical data in the form of upright bars, with the area of each bar representing frequency.

histology /hɪsˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ histologies n
histologi
(biology) The study of the microscopic structure, chemical composition and function of the tissue or tissue systems of plants and animals.

histone /ˈhɪstoʊn/ /ˈhɪstəʊn/ histones n
histon
(biochemistry) Any of various simple water-soluble proteins that are rich in the basic amino acids lysine and arginine and are complexed with DNA in the nucleosomes of eukaryotic chromatin.

histoplasmosis histoplasmoses n
histoplasmos
(pathology) A lung disease caused by a fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum, often asymptomatic otherwise with symptoms similar to those of flu.

historian /hɪˈstɑɹi.ən/ /hɪˈstɔəɹɪən/ /hɪˈstɔɹi.ən/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪən/ historians n
historiker
A writer of history; a chronicler; an annalist.
One who studies or researches history.

historical /hɪˈstɑɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔɹɪkəl/ more historical most historical adj
historisk
(uncommon) Synonym of historic: important or likely to be important to history and historians.

historical linguistics n
historisk lingvistik
(linguistics) The scientific study of language change.

historical materialism n
historisk materialism

historically more historically most historically adv
historiskt
In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record.

historicity /ˌhɪstəˈɹɪsɪti/ historicities n
historicitet
Historical quality or authenticity based on fact.

historiography /hɪˌstɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ historiographies n
historiografi
(uncountable) The study of the discipline and practice of history and the writings of past historians.

history /ˈhɪs.t(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈhɪs.tɹɪ/ histories n
historia
The aggregate of past events.
The branch of knowledge that studies the past; the assessment of notable events.
historia berättelse
(countable) A record or narrative description of past events.
historik
(countable, medicine) A list of past and continuing medical conditions of an individual or family.
historik historia
(countable, computing) A record of previous user events, especially of visited web pages in a browser.

histrionic /hɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/ /hɪstɹiːˈɒnɪk/ more histrionic most histrionic adj
histrionisk teatralisk
(by extension) Excessively dramatic or emotional, especially with the intention to draw attention.

hit /hɪt/ hits n
slag
A blow; a punch; a striking against; the collision of one body against another; the stroke that touches anything.
träff
A collision of a projectile with the target.
(computing, Internet) A match found by searching a computer system or search engine
träff anrop
(Internet) A measured visit to a web site, a request for a single file from a web server.
hit schlager
(baseball) The complete play, when the batter reaches base without the benefit of a walk, error, or fielder’s choice.
(backgammon) A move that throws one of the opponent's men back to the entering point.

hit /hɪt/ v
slå emot
(transitive) To come into contact with forcefully and suddenly.
slå slå till
(transitive) To administer a blow to, directly or with a weapon or missile.
träffa
(transitive) To manage to touch (a target) in the right place.
slå
(transitive) To affect negatively.

hit a snag v
stöta på patrull stöta på problem
(idiomatic) To encounter an unexpected problem or delay.

hit and run hit and runs n
smitning smitningsolycka
(legal) The crime of causing an accident, as with a motor vehicle, and leaving without acknowledging responsibility.

hit on v
stöta ragga
(transitive, slang) To flirt with; to approach and speak to (someone), seeking romance, love, sex, etc.

hit the gas v
trampa på gasen
(US, idiomatic) To go; go faster.

hit the ground running v
rivstarta
(idiomatic) To begin an activity immediately and with full commitment.

hit the nail on the head v
slå huvudet på spiken
(idiomatic) To identify something exactly; to arrive at exactly the right answer.

hit the roof v
få spel gå i taket
(idiomatic) To be explosively angry; to lose one's temper.

hit the wall v
tappa ångan
(informal) To experience sudden fatigue as a result of glycogen depletion, e.g. when cycling.

hitchhike /ˈhɪt͡ʃhaɪk/ v
lifta
To try to get a ride in a passing vehicle while standing at the side of a road, generally by either sticking out one's finger or thumb or holding a sign with one's stated destination.

hitchhiker hitchhikers n
liftare
A person or thing that hitchhikes.

hither /ˈhɪðə/ /ˈhɪðɚ/ adv
hit
(literary, or, archaic) To this place, to here.

hither and thither /-ˈθɪðə/ /-ˈθɪðɚ/ /ˌhɪðəɹ‿n̩ ˈðɪðə/ /ˌhɪðɚ‿n̩ ˈðɪðɚ/ adv
hit och dit
To here and to there, one place after another; in different directions.
(figuratively) In a disorderly manner.

hitherto /ˈhɪðəˌtuː/ /ˈhɪðɚˌtu/ /ˌhɪðəˈtuː/ /ˌhɪðɚˈtu/ [ˈhɪðəˌtʰuː] [ˈhɪðɚˌtʰu] [ˌhɪðəˈtʰuː] [ˌhɪðɚˈtʰu] adv
hittills hitintills dittills
(formal, also, _, legal) Up to this or that time or point.

hitman /ˈhɪtmæːn/ /ˈhɪtmən/ hitmen n
yrkesmördare torped
A contract killer, especially one paid by the mafia.

hmm /hm̩/ [m̥m̩˦˨] interjection
hmm
Indicating thinking or pondering.

ho /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ interjection
ohoj åhoj
(nautical) Used to attract attention to something sighted, usually by lookouts.

ho /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ heaux hoes hos n
hora
(slang, derogatory) A whore; a sexually promiscuous woman; in general use as a highly offensive term of abuse for a woman with connotations of loose sexuality.

hoar frost /ˈhoɹ ˌfɹɑst/ /ˈhɔː fɹɒst/ hoar frosts n
rimfrost
(specifically, meteorology) Water vapour which has undergone deposition or desublimation when the air is cold and moist to form a white deposit on exposed surfaces.

hoarding /ˈhɔːdɪŋ/ hoardings n
hamstring
(psychology) An anxiety disorder characterized by a compulsive need to accumulate goods and feelings of anxiety or discomfort about discarding such goods.

hoarse /hoəs/ /hoɹs/ /hoː(ə)ɹs/ /hoːɹs/ /hɔːs/ [ho̞ɹs] hoarser hoarsest adj
hes
Having a dry, harsh tone to the voice, as a result of a sore throat, age, emotion, etc.

hoarseness hoarsenesses n
heshet
The quality of being hoarse, of having a dry harsh voice.

hoax /hoʊks/ /həʊks/ hoaxes n
bluff
Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick.

hoax /hoʊks/ /həʊks/ v
bedra lura
(transitive) To deceive (someone) by making them believe something that has been maliciously or mischievously fabricated.

hobbit /ˈhɒbɪt/ [-ɪʔ] hobbits hobbitses n
hob hobbit homp
A member of a fictional race of small humanoids with shaggy hair and hairy feet. [from 20th c.]

hobby /ˈhɑ.bi/ /ˈhɒ.bi/ hobbies n
hobby
An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time.
lärkfalk
Any of four species of small falcons in the genus Falco, especially Falco subbuteo.

hobby horse hobby horses n
käpphäst
A child's toy consisting of a (usually wooden or cloth) horse's head mounted on a stick.
(figuratively) A topic about which someone loves to talk at great length.

hobo /ˈhoʊ.boʊ/ /ˈhəʉ.bəʉ/ /ˈhəʊ.bəʊ/ hoboes hobos n
luffare vagabond
(North America) A wandering homeless person, especially (historical) one illegally travelling by rail or (pejorative) a penniless, unemployed bum.

hock /hɑk/ /hɒk/ hocks n
hasled
(countable) The tarsal joint of a digitigrade quadruped, such as a horse, pig or dog.

hockey /ˈhɑki/ /ˈhɒki/ n
hockey ishockey
(North America) Ice hockey, a game on ice in which two teams of six players skate and try to score by shooting a puck into the opposing team's net, using their sticks.

hockey puck hockey pucks n
hockeypuck puck
(ice hockey) A small black flat roundel of hardened rubber used as a playing piece in ice hockey to score points by moving the puck into the opponent's goal net.

hockey stick hockey sticks n
hockeyklubba klubba
(North America, ice hockey) A stick used to handle the puck in ice hockey, having a flat, angled blade at the end.
klubba landhockeyklubba
(British, field hockey) A stick used to handle the ball in field hockey, having a flat-faced hook at the end.

hocus-pocus /-kɪs/ /ˌhoʊkəs ˈpoʊkəs/ /ˌhəʊkəs ˈpəʊkəs/ interjection
hokuspokus abrakadabra hokus pokus filiokus
A phrase used (by a stage magician, etc.) as a magical incantation to bring about some change: abracadabra, hey presto.

hodgepodge /ˈhɑd͡ʒˌpɑd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɒd͡ʒˌpɒd͡ʒ/ hodgepodges n
sammelsurium salig blandning
A collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things.

hoe /hoʉ/ /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ hoes n
hacka
An agricultural tool consisting of a long handle with a flat blade fixed perpendicular to it at the end, used for digging rows.

hog /hɑɡ/ /hɒɡ/ /hɔɡ/ hogs n
svindjur
Any animal belonging to the Suidae family of mammals, especially the pig, the warthog, and the boar.
hoj
(slang) A large motorcycle, particularly a Harley-Davidson.

hog /hɑɡ/ /hɒɡ/ /hɔɡ/ v
roffa åt sig
(transitive) To greedily take more than one's share, to take precedence at the expense of another or others.

hogshead /ˈhɑɡzˌhɛd/ /ˈhɒɡzˌhɛd/ /ˈhɔɡz-/ hogsheads n
oxhuvud
(Britain) An English measure of capacity for liquids, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52+1⁄2 imperial gallons; a half pipe.
A large barrel or cask of indefinite contents, especially one containing from 100 to 140 gallons.

hogweed hogweeds n
loka lokasläktet
An umbelliferous plant, of genus Heracleum, most species of which are phototoxic.

hoi polloi /ˌhɔɪ pəˈlɔɪ/ n
kreti och pleti pöbeln
(collective) The common people; the masses. (Used with or without the definite article.)

hoist /hɔɪst/ v
hissa
(transitive) To raise; to lift; to elevate (especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, said of a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight).

hoist by one's own petard /hˈɔ͡ɪst bˈa͡ɪ wˈɒnz ˈə͡ʊn pɛˈtɑːd/ /hˈɔ͡ɪst bˈa͡ɪ wˈʌnz ˈo͡ʊn pɛˈɾɑː͡ɹd/ adj
fångas i sin egen fälla smaka på sin egen medicin
(idiomatic) Hurt or destroyed by one's own plot or device intended for another; "blown up by one's own bomb".

hoity-toity /ˈhɔɪtiˈtɔɪti/ hoity-toitier hoity-toitiest adj
pompös snobbig uppblåst
Affected or pretentious, sometimes with the implication of displaying an air of excessive fanciness or ostentation; pompous, self-important, snobbish; often displaying a feeling of patronizing self-aggrandizing or arrogant class superiority.

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ [hoəɫd] [həʊɫd] holds n
lastrum hålskepp
(nautical, aviation) The cargo area of a ship or aircraft (often holds or cargo hold).

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ [hoəɫd] [həʊɫd] v
hålla anhålla anse reservera
(transitive) To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.
anhålla
(archaic) To restrain oneself; to refrain; to hold back.
hålla anordna anse innehålla rymma
To maintain in being or action; to carry on; to prosecute, as a course of conduct or an argument; to continue; to sustain.

hold court v
hålla hov
(idiomatic, by extension) To serve as the principal discussant or center of attention in an informal gathering of friends, associates, etc.

hold one's breath v
hålla andan
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hold,‎ one's,‎ breath. To keep air in one's lungs, pausing noticeably before exhaling after previously inhaling.
(idiomatic, usually in a negative) To wait expectantly for something to happen soon.

hold one's tongue v
knipa igen knipa käft tiga
(idiomatic) To refrain from talking about something.

hold out v
hålla ut
(idiomatic) To survive, endure.

hold sway v
dominera
(idiomatic) To have the greatest influence (over someone or something); to be pre-eminent; to dominate.

hold up v
vänta
(intransitive, informal) To wait or delay.
stödja stötta
(transitive) To support or lift.
hindra klara stödja stötta tåla vänta
(idiomatic) To withstand; to stand up to; to survive.

hold-up hold-ups n
rån
A robbery at gunpoint.

holdall /ˈhoʊldɔːl/ /ˈhəʊldɔːl/ holdalls n
sportväska
A large bag for carrying belongings while travelling.

holding company holding companies n
förvaltningsbolag holdingbolag
(business) A company whose main purpose is to own shares of other companies, as opposed to producing goods or offering services.

hole /hoʊl/ /hɐʉl/ /həʊl/ [hoɫ] [hɔʊɫ] holes n
hål
An opening that goes all the way through a solid body, a fabric, etc.; a perforation; a rent.
(stud poker) A card (also called a hole card) dealt face down thus unknown to all but its holder; the status in which such a card is.
(golf) A subsurface standard-size hole, also called cup, hitting the ball into which is the object of play. Each hole, of which there are usually eighteen as the standard on a full course, is located on a prepared surface, called the green, of a particular type grass.
(golf) The part of a game in which a player attempts to hit the ball into one of the holes.
(figuratively) A weakness; a flaw or ambiguity.
(physics) In semiconductors, a lack of an electron in an occupied band behaving like a positively charged particle.
(slang) Any bodily orifice, in particular the anus.
håla hål
(slang) An undesirable place to live or visit.

hole /hoʊl/ /hɐʉl/ /həʊl/ [hoɫ] [hɔʊɫ] v
göra hål punktera slå hål
(transitive) To make holes in (an object or surface).

hole in one hole in ones holes in one n
hole-in-one spik
(golf) A hole that is completed by sinking the ball in a single shot or attempt, with one hit.

hole punch hole punches n
hålslag hålslagare hålslagsapparat
A tool that is used to make holes in stationery for ease of filing.

holiday /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/ /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ /ˈhɒlɪdɪ/ holidays n
högtid helg
A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.
helgdag
A day declared free from work by the state or government.
semester
(chiefly, UK, Australia) A period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel; often plural.
lov
(chiefly, UK, Australia) A period during which pupils do not attend their school; often plural; rarely used for students at university (usually: vacation).

holiday-maker holiday-makers n
semesterfirare
(British) Someone who is on holiday.

holiness /ˈhoʊlinəs/ /ˈhəʊlinəs/ holinesses n
helighet
The state or condition of being holy.

holistic /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/ /həʊˈlɪs.tɪk/ more holistic most holistic adj
holistisk helhet
Related to holism.
holistisk
Relating to a study of the whole instead of a separation into parts.

hollandaise sauce hollandaise sauces n
hollandaisesås
An emulsion of butter and lemon juice using egg yolks as the emulsifying agent, used in French cooking.

holler /ˈhɑ.lɚ/ /ˈhɒl.ə(ɹ)/ hollers n
rop
A yell, shout.

holler /ˈhɑ.lɚ/ /ˈhɒl.ə(ɹ)/ v
hojta
(intransitive) To yell or shout.
(transitive) To call out one or more words

hollow /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɑlɚ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ hollower hollowest adj
ihålig
(of something solid) Having an empty space or cavity inside.
tom
(figuratively) Without substance; having no real or significant worth; meaningless.

hollow /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɑlɚ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ hollows n
dalsänka grop ravin sänka
(geography) A small valley between mountains.
grop hål
A sunken area on a surface.
saknad tomhet
(figuratively) A feeling of emptiness.

hollow out v
urholka
(transitive) To make something hollow.

hollow-eyed more hollow-eyed most hollow-eyed adj
hålögd
Having sunken, dark ringed eyes demonstrative of fear or lack of sleep.

holly /ˈhɑli/ /ˈhɒli/ hollies n
järnek
Any of various shrubs or (mostly) small trees, of the genus Ilex, either evergreen or deciduous, used as decoration especially at Christmas.

hollyhock /ˈhɑlihɑk/ /ˈhɒlihɒk/ hollyhocks n
stockros
Any of several flowering plants of the genus Alcea in the Malvaceae family.

holm /hoʊlm/ /hoʊm/ /həʊlm/ /həʊm/ holms n
holme
Small island, islet.

holm oak /ˈhoʊm oʊk/ /ˈhəʊm əʊk/ holm oaks n
stenek
An evergreen tree, Quercus ilex, native to the Mediterranean region.

holmium /ˈhoʊ.mi.əm/ holmiums n
holmium
A chemical element (symbol Ho) with atomic number 67: a soft and malleable silvery-white metal, too reactive to be found uncombined in nature.

holocaust /ˈhoʊ.lə-/ /ˈhɑl.əˌkɑst/ /ˈhɑl.əˌkɔst/ /ˈhɒl.ə(ʊ)ˌkɔːst/ holocausts n
folkmord förintelse
hence, the state-sponsored mass murder of a particular group of people in society. [from 20th c.]
förintelse
Extensive destruction of a group of animals or (especially) people; a large-scale massacre or slaughter.

hologram /ˈhɒləɡɹæm/ holograms n
hologram
A three-dimensional image of an object created by holography.

holographic more holographic most holographic adj
holografisk
In the form of a hologram or holograph.

holonym /ˈhoʊl.əˌnɪm/ /ˈhɑl.əˌnɪm/ /ˈhɒl.əˌnɪm/ /ˈhəʊl.əˌnɪm/ holonyms n
holonym
(semantics) A term that denotes a whole, a part of which is denoted by a second term.

holster /ˈhoʊlstə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɒlstə(ɹ)/ holsters n
hölster
A case for carrying a tool, particularly a gun, safely and accessibly.

holy /ˈhoʊli/ /ˈhəʊli/ holier holiest adj
helig
Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.

holy /ˈhoʊli/ /ˈhəʊli/ holies n
helgedom
(archaic) A thing that is extremely holy; used almost exclusively in Holy of Holies.

holy card holy cards n
andaktsbild

holy fuck interjection
herrejävlar
(idiomatic, vulgar, _, slang) Expression of terror, awe, surprise, shock, etc.

holy shit /ˌhoʊli ˈʃɪt/ /ˌhəʊli ˈʃɪt/ interjection
helvete herrejävlar satan i gatan
(idiomatic, vulgar, slang) Expression of terror, awe, surprise, astonishment, etc., often at something seen for the first time or remembered immediately before using this term.

holy war holy wars n
heligt krig
A war that is entirely, primarily, or ostensibly religious in motivation; a war over religion.

holy water holy waters n
vigvatten
(Christianity) In certain Christian churches, water that has been sanctified by a priest or bishop for the purpose of baptism or for the blessing of persons, places, or things.

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ adv
hem hemåt
(internet) To the home page.
hemma
At or in one's place of residence or one's customary or official location; at home.

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ homes n
hem
A place of refuge, rest or care; an asylum.
The abiding place of the affections, especially of the domestic affections.
The locality where a thing is usually found, or was first found, or where it is naturally abundant; habitat; seat.
hem barndomshem hemkatalog
The place (residence, settlement, country, etc.), where a person was born and/or raised; childhood or parental home; home of one’s parents or guardian.
hem hus boning
One’s own dwelling place; the house or structure in which one lives; especially the house in which one lives with one's family; the habitual abode of one’s family.
hemland
One’s native land; the place or country in which one dwells; the place where one’s ancestors dwell or dwelt.
hem hemkatalog
(baseball) Home plate.

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ v
sikta
(always, _, with "in on", transitive) To seek or aim for something.

home away from home homes away from home n
andra hem
(idiomatic) A place in which one is as comfortable as one's actual home.

home cinema home cinemas n
hemmabio
(UK) a system for showing cinema-quality films at home; usually comprising high-definition television and surround sound

home country home countries n
hemland
The country in which a person was born and usually raised, regardless of the present country of residence and citizenship.

home delivery home deliveries n
hemleverans
A service of delivering goods to the consumer's home.

home directory home directories n
hemkatalog
(computers) A directory that contains a user's files.

home game home games n
hemmamatch
(idiomatic, sports) An athletic contest played in a team's own geographic area.

home invasion home invasions n
hemfridsbrott

home office home offices n
hemmakontor
A room, in a person's home, equipped as an office so that the person may work from home.

home page /ˈhoʊmpeɪdʒ/ /ˈhəʊmpeɪdʒ/ home pages n
förstasida hemsida huvudsida ingångssida startsida
The main or first page of a website or set of hyperlinked documents.
hemsida startsida
The default page set to open in a web browser or hypertext system when it starts up, or when its home function is invoked.

home remedy home remedies n
huskur
A remedy, often of an unscientific medicinal nature, made or devised in one's own home.

home stretch home stretches n
upplopp
The final part of a racecourse from the last curve to the finish line.
(figurative, by extension) The final part of a distance or the final effort needed to finish.

home sweet home /hoʊm swiːt hoʊm/ /həʊm swiːt həʊm/ phraseologicalUnit
hem, ljuva hem
(idiomatic) One's home, especially a nice, comfortable home.

home team home teams n
hemmalag
(idiomatic, sports) The team that is playing in the usual area that they play in, as opposed to the visitor team.

homecoming /ˈhoʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/ homecomings n
hemkomst återkomst
Ellipsis of harvest homecoming.; A traditional (street) party and/or dance near the start of the school year, at around fall mid-terms. Traditionally marking the start of harvest break, where students go home in autumn to harvest the crops on the family farms.
hemvändardag
(North American, also, attributive) In colleges and high schools, a tradition centred around a football game, a parade and the "coronation" of a Homecoming Queen.

homegrown adj
hemodlad
Grown at home.
egentillverkad hemmasnickrad
Created or constructed in an informal or amateur manner; done without formal assistance, as from a business, organization, or professional.

homeland homelands n
hemland fosterland
The country that one regards as home.

homeless /ˈhoʊmləs/ /ˈhoʊmlɪs/ adj
hemlös bostadslös
Lacking a permanent place of residence.

homeless shelter homeless shelters n
härbärge
A building set up to provide for the needs of homeless people; often including shelter, food, sanitation and other forms of support.

homelessness homelessnesses n
hemlöshet
The state of being homeless.

homely /ˈhoʊmli/ /ˈhəʊmli/ homelier homeliest more homely most homely adj
hemtrevlig
Characteristic of, belonging to, or befitting a home; domestic, cozy. [from early 14th c.]

homemade more homemade most homemade adj
hemgjord hemmagjord
Made at home.

homemaker homemakers n
hemmafru hemmaman
(US) A person who maintains the administration and upkeep of his or her residence, especially one who is not employed outside the home; one who runs the household.

homeomorphic adj
homeomorf
Having a homeomorphism

homeopath homeopaths n
homeopat
A person who practices homeopathy.

homeopathic more homeopathic most homeopathic adj
homeopatisk
Of or pertaining to homeopathy.

homeopathy /ˌhomiˈɑpəθi/ /ˌhɑmiˈɑpəθi/ /ˌhɒmɪˈɒpəθi/ /ˌhəʊmɪˈɒpəθi/ homeopathies n
homeopati
A system of treating diseases with small amounts of substances which, in larger amounts, would produce the observed symptoms.

homeostasis /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/ /ˌhɒmɪə(ʊ)ˈsteɪsɪs/ /ˌhəʊmɪə(ʊ)ˈsteɪsɪs/ homeostases n
homeostas
(physiology) The ability of a system or living organism to adjust its internal environment to maintain a state of dynamic constancy; such as the ability of warm-blooded animals to maintain a stable temperature.

homeostatic /ˌhoʊmioʊˈstætɪk/ adj
homeostatisk
(biology, physiology) Of or pertaining to homeostasis.

homeowner homeowners n
husägare villaägare
Someone who owns a house.

homeschooling n
hemundervisning
Teaching children at home instead of sending them to school.

homesickness homesicknesses n
hemlängtan nostalgi
The characteristic of being homesick; a strong, sad feeling of missing one's home (and often left-behind loved ones, such as family and friends) when physically away.

hometown hometowns n
hemstad
An individual’s place of birth, childhood home, or place of main residence.

homeward /ˈhoʊmwɚd/ /ˈhəʊmwəd/ adv
hemåt
Towards home.

homewards adj
hemåt
Leading toward home.

homework /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ homeworks n
hemuppgift läxa hemläxa
(literally, now, _, rare) Any work that is done at home; housework.

homicide /ˈhoʊ.məˌsaɪ̯d/ /ˈhɑm.əˌsaɪ̯d/ /ˈhɒm.ɪˌsaɪ̯d/ homicides n
mord
(countable, uncountable, crime) The killing of one person by another, whether premeditated or unintentional.
mördare
(countable) A person who kills another.
mordoffer
(countable, US, police jargon) A victim of homicide; a person who has been unlawfully killed by someone else.

homie /ˈhoʊmi/ /ˈhəʊmi/ homies n
kompis polare
(slang) Someone, particularly a friend or male acquaintance, from one's hometown.
(African American Vernacular English) A boyfriend or partner of a closeted man, used along with "Lil," to mean a bottom and "Big," to mean a top.

homiletics n
homiletik
The art of preaching (especially the application of rhetoric in theology).

homily /ˈhɑməli/ /ˈhɑmɪli/ /ˈhɒmɪli/ homilies n
homilia
(Christianity) A sermon, especially concerning a practical matter.

homing pigeon homing pigeons n
brevduva
A variety of domesticated rock pigeon (Columba livia) that has been selectively bred to be able to find its way home over extremely long distances.

hominid hominids n
människoapa
Any primate of the taxonomic family Hominidae, which includes all the nonhuman great apes (chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans) as well as humans.

homoerotic /ˌhoʊmoʊəˈɹɑtɪk/ /ˌhəʊməʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ more homoerotic most homoerotic adj
homoerotisk
Arousing a homosexual desire.
Pertaining to homosexual love or desire

homoeroticism homoeroticisms n
homoerotik
The state or quality of being homoerotic

homogeneity /ˌhoʊ.mə.d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhoʊ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhɑ.mə.d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhɑ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhɒm.ə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhɒm.ə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnæɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʊ.mə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʊ.mə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnæɪ.ə.ɾi] [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnɪi.ə.ti] [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnɪi.ə.ɾi] homogeneities n
homogenitet enhetlighet
The condition of being homogeneous: having uniformity of constituent content.

homogeneous /həˈmɑ.d͡ʒə.nəs/ /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈd͡ʒiː.njəs/ /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈd͡ʒɛ.njəs/ /ˌhoʊ.məˈd͡ʒiː.njəs/ /ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ /ˌhəʊ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ adj
homogen enhetlig
Of the same kind; alike, similar.
homogen
Having the same composition throughout; of uniform make-up.

homogenize /həˈmɑːd͡ʒənaɪz/ /həˈmɒdʒənaɪz/ v
homogenisera
To make homogeneous, to blend or puree.

homogenized milk homogenized milks n
homogeniserad mjölk
Milk which has been treated so that the liquid remains creamy throughout, instead of forming a separate layer of cream at the top.

homograph /ˈhoʊməɡɹæf/ /ˈhɑːməɡɹæf/ /ˈhɒməɡɹɑːf/ /ˈhəʊməɡɹæf/ homographs n
homograf
A word that is spelled the same as another word, usually having a different etymology.

homologate /hoʊˈmɑləɡeɪt/ /həˈmɑləɡeɪt/ /həˈmɒləɡeɪt/ v
homologera
(transitive) To confirm, ratify or approve, especially officially or legally.

homomorphic more homomorphic most homomorphic adj
homomorf
(algebra) Of or pertaining to homomorphism; having a homomorphism.

homomorphism homomorphisms n
homomorfism homomorfi
(algebra) A structure-preserving map between two algebraic structures of the same type, such as groups, rings, or vector spaces.

homonationalism homonationalisms n
homonationalism

homonym /ˈhɑmənɪm/ /ˈhɒmənɪm/ homonyms n
homonym
(loosely) A word that sounds or is spelled the same as another word (but not necessarily both), technically called a homophone (same sound, different spelling) or a homograph (same spelling, different sound), or if both are the same, a homonym.

homonymy homonymies n
homonymi
(semantics) The property of being a homonym.

homopatriarchy n
homopatriarkat
Social subsystem in which cisgender homosexual men predominate over other LGBTI people.

homophobe [ˈhɒməˌfəʊb] [ˈhəʊməˌfəʊb] homophobes n
homofob
A person who is prejudiced against homosexuals and homosexuality.

homophobia /ˌhɒ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌhəʊ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ homophobias n
homofobi
Hatred, fear, dislike of, or prejudice against homosexuals.

homophobic more homophobic most homophobic adj
homofobisk homofob
Exhibiting homophobia; characteristic of homophobes.

homophone /ˈhɑməfoʊ̯n/ /ˈhɒməfəʊ̯n/ /ˈhɔməfoʊ̯n/ homophones n
homofon
(semantics) A word which is pronounced the same as another word but differs in spelling or meaning or origin.

homoromantic homoromantics n
homoromantisk
One who is romantically attracted to people of the same gender.

homosexual /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ more homosexual most homosexual adj
homosexuell
(of a person or animal, formal, distancing, or, dated) Sexually and/or romantically attracted to members of the same sex, such as a man who is attracted to men or a woman who is attracted to women; gay. (Typically used in the sense of sole/exclusive attraction.)
(of a romantic or sexual act or relationship, formal, distancing, or, dated) Between two people of the same sex; gay.
(dated) Intended for or used by homosexuals, as a nightclub, a bar, etc.

homosexual /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ homosexuals n
homosexuell homo
(typically, formal, distancing, or, dated) A person who is sexually attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.

homosexuality /ˌhoʊmoʊˌsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ /ˌhoʊməˌsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ /ˌhɒmə(ʊ)-/ /ˌhəʊmə(ʊ)sɛkʃʊˈælɪti/ /ˌhəʊmə(ʊ)ˌsɛksjʊˈælɪti/ homosexualities n
homosexualitet
Sexual activity with a person of the same sex, sometimes (potentially, _, offensive) restricted to same-sex sex between males. [1897]

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ hones n
bryne brynsten
A sharpening stone composed of extra-fine grit used for removing the burr or curl from the blade of a razor or some other edge tool.

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ v
bryna slipa skärpa
(transitive) To sharpen with a hone; to whet.
finputsa finslipa
(transitive) To refine or master (a skill).

honest /ˈɑnəst/ /ˈɑnɪst/ /ˈɒnɪst/ /ˈɔːnɪst/ honester honestest more honest most honest adj
ärlig
(of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.

honestly /ˈɑnɪstli/ /ˈɒnɪstli/ more honestly most honestly adv
sanningsenlig uppriktig
(manner) In an honest manner.
ärligt talat
Frankly, to be honest.

honesty /ˈɑnəsti/ /ˈɒnəsti/ /ˈɒnəstɪ/ /ˈɔːnɪstɪ/ honesties n
ärlighet hederlighet
(uncountable, countable) The act, quality, or condition of being honest.

honesty is the best policy proverb
ärligheten varar längst

honey /ˈhʌni/ honeys honies n
honung
(uncountable) A viscous, gold-coloured sweet fluid produced from plant nectar by bees, and often consumed by humans.
A spectrum of pale yellow to brownish-yellow colour, like that of most types of (the sweet substance) honey.

honey badger honey badgers n
honungsgrävling ratel
Mellivora capensis, a badger-like mustelid native to Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.

honey bee honey bees n
honungsbi
Any of seven species of bee, in genus Apis, often kept commercially for honey, beeswax, and pollination of crops.

honey buzzard honey buzzards n
bivråk
European honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus), a summer migrant to most of Europe and western Asia, wintering in tropical Africa

honey extractor honey extractors n
honungsslunga
A circular tank or drum in which honey is extracted from honeycomb by centrifugal force.

honey fungus honey fungi n
honungsskivling
A parasitic mushroom of the genus Armillaria that lives on trees and shrubs.

honeycomb /ˈhʌnikəʊm/ /ˈhʌniˌkoʊm/ honeycombs n
vaxkaka bikaka
(uncountable) A substance made by bees (clade Anthophila) primarily from beeswax which has hexagonal cells to hold their larvae, and for storing pollen and honey to feed the larvae and themselves when other food is scarce; it is also eaten by humans as part of comb-honey; (countable) a single sheet made up of two layers of this substance.

honeydew /-dʒuː/ /ˈhʌniˌd(j)u/ /ˈhʌnɪdjuː/ honeydews n
honungsdagg
(uncountable) A sweet, sticky substance deposited on leaves and other plant parts by insects (especially aphids and scale insects) feeding on plant sap, or by fungi.

honeydew melon honeydew melons n
honungsmelon
A melon from the Cucumis melo Inodorus cultivar group, with sweet, light green or white flesh and a smooth greenish-white or yellow rind.

honeymoon /ˈhʌn.iˌmuːn/ honeymoons n
smekmånad
The period of time immediately following a marriage.
A period of goodwill at the beginning of a new term or relationship (e.g. towards a newly elected politician or in respect of a new business arrangement).
bröllopsresa smekmånad
A trip taken by a newly married couple during this period.

honeysuckle /ˈhʌniːsʌkəl/ /ˈhʌnɪsʌk(ə)l/ honeysuckles n
kaprifol try
Any of several species of superficially similar plants from Australia

honeywort honeyworts n
vaxblomma
Any of the genus Cerinthe of flowering plants that attract bees.

honk /hɑŋk/ /hɒŋk/ /hɔŋk/ honks n
tut
The harsh note produced by a typical car horn.

honk /hɑŋk/ /hɒŋk/ /hɔŋk/ v
tuta signalera
(transitive, intransitive) To use a car horn.

honor /ˈɑn.ɚ/ /ˈɒn.ə/ honors n
ära
(countable) A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen.
A privilege (which honors the person experiencing it).
(in the plural) The privilege of going first.

honor /ˈɑn.ɚ/ /ˈɒn.ə/ v
hedra

honorable /ˈɑnəɹəbl̩/ /ˈɑnɹəbl̩/ /ˈɒnəɹəbl̩/ /ˈɒnɹəbl̩/ more honorable most honorable adj
hedervärd ärevördig
Worthy of respect; respectable.

honorary /ˈɑn.əˌrɛr.i/ adj
heder
Given as an honor/honour, with no duties attached, and without payment.

honour killer honour killers n
hedersmördare
(Britain, Canada) Someone who commits an honour killing.

honour killing honour killings n
hedersmord
(euphemistic, UK, Canada) A typically Middle Eastern and South Asian cultural practice whereby a family member, usually female, is murdered by other family members, the act being justified as retribution for a (usually sexual) slight upon the family's honour.

honourably /ˈɑnəɹəbli/ /ˈɑnɹəbli/ /ˈɒnəɹəbli/ /ˈɒnɹəbli/ more honourably most honourably adv
hederligt
In an honourable manner.

honourless adj
ärelös
Without honour; dishonourable or dishonoured.

hoo-ha /ˈhuːˌhɑː/ hoo-has n
ståhej
A fuss, uproar, commotion or stir; hype; brouhaha, hullabaloo.

hoochie hoochies n
slinka slyna
(pejorative, slang) A promiscuous woman.

hood /hʊd/ [hɪ̈d] [hʊ̈d] hoods n
motorhuv
huva kapuschong luva
A covering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak.

hooded /ˈhʊdɪd/ adj
med huva med kapuschong
Fitted with a hood. (of clothing)

hooded crane hooded cranes n
munktrana
Grus monacha, a bird of the crane (Gruidae) family, native to East Asia

hooded crow hooded crows n
gråkråka
A grey and black Eurasian crow, Corvus cornix.

hoodie /ˈhʊdi/ hoodies n
huvtröja hoodie munktröja munkjacka luvtröja
A sweatshirt with an integral hood and, sometimes, a large kangaroo pocket at the front.

hooey /ˈhuː.i/ n
nonsens skitprat skitsnack smörja trams
(slang) Silly talk or writing; nonsense, silliness, or fake assertion(s).

hoof /huːf/ /hʊf/ hoofs hooves n
hov klöv
The tip of a toe of an ungulate such as a horse, ox or deer, strengthened by a thick keratin covering.

hoof fungus hoof fungi n
fnöskticka
Fomes fomentarius, a fungal plant pathogen found in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America, producing large polypore fruit bodies shaped like a horse's hoof.

hook /huːk/ /hʊk/ hooks n
hake krok
A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.
krok böj
A loop shaped like a hook under certain written letters, for example, g and j.
hook
(golf) A golf shot that (for the right-handed player) curves unintentionally to the left. (See draw, slice, fade.)
krok
(boxing) a type of punch delivered with the arm rigid and partially bent and the fist travelling nearly horizontally mesially along an arc
skruv
(baseball) A curveball.

hook /huːk/ /hʊk/ v
haka kroka
(transitive) To catch with a hook (hook a fish).
haka
(transitive) To connect (hook into, hook together).
(Scrabble) To play a word perpendicular to another word by adding a single letter to the existing word.
(intransitive) To bend; to be curved.

hook and eye hooks and eyes n
hyska och hake
A matched hook and an eye (loop into which the hook can fit), used for fastening.

hook, line and sinker adv
med hull och hår
Completely; (of a belief or acceptance) naively or unquestioningly.

hookah /ˈhu.kə/ /ˈhʊ.kə/ hookahs n
vattenpipa
(recreational inhalants) A pipe with a long flexible tube that draws the smoke through water, traditionally used for smoking tobacco, which is often flavored.

hookswitch hookswitches n
klyka
The spring-loaded button on a telephone that is depressed by the action of returning the handset to the cradle, thus terminating the call.

hooligan /ˈhuː.lɪ.ɡən/ hooligans n
huligan
(informal, pejorative) A person who causes trouble or violence.

hooliganism hooliganisms n
huliganism
unruly, aggressive behavior; behavior associated with hooligans

hoop /huːp/ hoops n
korg
ring tunnband
A circular band of metal used to bind a barrel.

hoopoe /ˈhupoʊ/ /ˈhupu/ /ˈhupəʊ/ /ˈhuːpuː/ hoopoes n
härfågel
Any Old World bird of genus Upupa, especially Upupa epops (Eurasian hoopoe), known for its distinctive plumage, fanlike crest, and slender bill.

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ interjection
hurra
Used to express approval, joy or victory.

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ hoorays n
hurrarop
A shout to signify victory.
hurra hurrarop
An expression of excitement.

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ v
hurra
To shout an expression of excitement.

hoot /huːt/ /hʉːt/ [hïɯt] hoots n
ho
The cry of an owl.

hoot /huːt/ /hʉːt/ [hïɯt] v
hoa
To make the cry of an owl, a hoo.

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ hops n
humle
(usually, in the plural) The flowers of the hop plant, dried and used to brew beer etc.
(US, slang) Opium, or some other narcotic drug.

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ v
hoppa skutta
(intransitive) To jump a short distance.

hop garden hop gardens n
humlegård
(agriculture, British) A field, fields or farm where hops are grown.

hopak /ˈhoːpæk/ /ˈhəʊpæk/ hopaks n
hopak
A Ukrainian national dance in 2/4 time.

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ hopes n
hopp förhoppning
(countable, _, or, _, uncountable) The feeling of trust, confidence, belief or expectation that something wished for can or will happen.
(countable) A person or thing that is a source of hope.

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ v
hoppas
(intransitive, transitive) To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

hope springs eternal proverb
hoppet är det sista som överger en människa än är inte Polen förlorat
The feeling of hopefulness endlessly renews itself.

hopeful /ˈhoʊpfəl/ /ˈhəʊpfəl/ more hopeful most hopeful adj
hoppfull
feeling hope
hoppingivande
inspiring hope

hopefully /ˈhoʊpfəli/ /ˈhəʊpfəli/ more hopefully most hopefully adv
hoppfullt
In a hopeful manner. [from 17th c.]
förhoppningsvis hoppeligen
(uncomparable) It is hoped that; I hope; we hope. [from 18th c.]

hopeless /ˈhoʊplɪs/ /ˈhəʊplɪs/ more hopeless most hopeless adj
hopplös
Giving no ground of hope; promising nothing desirable; desperate.

hopelessness hopelessnesses n
hopplöshet
A lack of hope; despair.

hophornbeam hophornbeams n
humlebok
Any species of the genus Ostrya, with exceptionally dense wood and hop-like fruit.

hoplite /ˈhɒplaɪt/ hoplites n
hoplit
(historical) A heavily-armed infantry soldier of Ancient Greece, wielding a one-handed spear and an aspis.

hopscotch /ˈhɑpˌskɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈhɒpˌskɒt͡ʃ/ n
hoppa hage
(playground games) A child's game, in which a player, hopping on one foot, drives a stone from one compartment to another of a figure traced or scotched on the ground.

horde /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ hordes n
hord
A wandering troop or gang; especially, a clan or tribe of a nomadic people (originally Tatars) migrating from place to place for the sake of pasturage, plunder, etc.; a predatory multitude.

horehound horehounds n
kransborre
Any plant of the genus Marrubium.
A herb (Marrubium vulgare), of the mint family, traditionally used as a cough remedy and to make a type of hard candy.

horizon /həˈɹaɪ.zən/ horizons n
horisont
The visible horizontal line (in all directions) where the sky appears to meet the earth in the distance.

horizontal /ˌhoɹəˈzɑntəl/ /ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ more horizontal most horizontal adj
vågrät horisontell
Perpendicular to the vertical; parallel to the plane of the horizon; level, flat.

horizontal bar horizontal bars n
räck
(gymnastics) A horizontally-aligned bar used in gymnastics, upon which acts of swinging are performed.

horizontally more horizontally most horizontally adv
horisontellt vågrätt
In a horizontal direction or position.

hormonal /hɔɹˈmoʊnəl/ more hormonal most hormonal adj
hormonell
(hormone) Pertaining to hormones.
hormonstinn
Strongly affected by one's hormones.

hormone /ˈhoɹmoʊn/ /ˈhɔːməʊn/ hormones n
hormon
(physiology) Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.
(pharmacology) A synthetic compound with the same activity.
hormon växthormon
(LGBT, colloquial, usually, in the plural) Sex hormones, as used in hormone replacement therapy for transgender or intersex people.

horn /hɔɹn/ /hɔːn/ /ˈhoːrn/ /ˈhoːɻn/ /ˈhɒːɹn/ horns n
horn
Any similar real or imaginary growth or projection such as the elongated tusk of a narwhal, the eyestalk of a snail, the pointed growth on the nose of a rhinoceros, or the hornlike projection on the head of a demon or similar.
(uncountable) The hard substance from which animals' horns are made, sometimes used by man as a material for making various objects.
An object whose shape resembles a horn, such as cornucopia or the point of an anvil.
(countable, musical instrument) An instrument resembling a musical horn and used to signal others.
(countable) A conical device used to direct waves.
horn valthorn
(countable) Any of several musical wind instruments.
tuta horn
(countable, automotive) A loud alarm, especially one on a motor vehicle.
stånd
(vulgar, slang, with definite article) An erection of the penis.

hornbeam /ˈhɔɹnˌbim/ /ˈhɔːnˌbiːm/ hornbeams n
avenbok annbok
A tree of the genus Carpinus, having a smooth gray bark and a ridged trunk, the wood being white and very hard, common along the banks of streams in the United States.

hornbook hornbooks n
abc-bok
(historical) A single page containing the alphabet, covered with a sheet of transparent horn, formerly used for teaching children to read.
(legal) A legal textbook that gives a basic overview of a particular area of law.

horndog horndogs n
kåtbock
(US, slang) A person (particularly a man) who is fixated on sex.

horned grebe horned grebes n
svarthakedopping
A type of grebe native to the Northern Hemisphere, Podiceps auritus, that has tufts of feathers during the breeding season positioned like horns on the sides of the head.

horned lark horned larks n
berglärka
(US) A lark, Eremophila alpestris, with distinctive facial markings.

horned melon horned melons n
kiwano
A plant of the species Cucumis metulifer, bearing a cucumber-like fruit.

hornet /ˈhɔɹ.nɪt/ /ˈhɔː.nɪt/ hornets n
bålgeting
A large wasp, of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.

horniness n
kättja kåthet
(slang, vulgar) The state, quality, or extent of being horny or sexually excited.

horny /ˈhoɹni/ /ˈhɔːni/ hornier horniest adj
behornad
Having horns.
kåt tänd
(slang, informal) Sexually aroused.

horology horologies n
horologi
The art, science, and technology of making and maintaining timekeeping devices such as clocks, watches and sundials.

horoscope /ˈhɒ.ɹə.skəʊp/ /ˈhɔ.ɹəˌskoʊp/ horoscopes n
horoskop
The position of the planets and stars at the moment of someone's birth; a diagram of such positions.
An astrological forecast of a person's future based on such information.

horrible /ˈhɑɹɪbəl/ /ˈhɒɹɪbəl/ /ˈhɔɹɪbəl/ [-bəɫ] horribler horriblest more horrible most horrible adj
hemsk fasansfull
Causing horror; terrible; shocking.
förskräcklig
Tremendously bad.

horrid /ˈhɒɹɪd/ /ˈhɔɹɪd/ horrider horridest more horrid most horrid adj
gräslig
Causing horror or dread.
Offensive, disagreeable, abominable, execrable.

horror /ˈhɑɹ.ɚ/ /ˈhɒɹ.ə/ /ˈhɔɚ/ /ˈhɔɹ.ɚ/ horrors n
skräck fasa fruktan
(countable, uncountable) An intense distressing emotion of fear or repugnance.
skräck
(uncountable) A genre of fiction designed to evoke a feeling of fear and suspense.
(countable) An individual work in this genre.

horror movie horror movies n
skräckfilm rysare skräckis
(mostly, North America) A motion picture which entertains by horrifying or frightening the audience.

horror story horror stories n
skräckhistoria
(fiction) A fictional narrative of distressing events.
skräckexempel
An unpleasant experience.

hors d'oeuvre /ˌɔɹˈdɝv/ /ˌɔːˈdɜːv/ hors d'oeuvre hors d'oeuvres n
förrätt
(food) A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal.
(by extension) Anything of secondary concern; not the primary thing.
(dated, rare) Something unusual or extraordinary.

horse /hoɹs/ /hoːs/ /hɔːs/ /hɔːɹs/ [ho̝ːs] [ho̞ɹs] horses n
häst fåle russ
Any member of the species Equus ferus, including the Przewalski's horse and the extinct Equus ferus ferus.
häst springare
(chess, informal) The chess piece representing a knight, depicted as a horse.
häst horse jonk
(slang) Heroin (drug).
bock häst
(nautical) Type of equipment.
hästdjur häst
(dated, slang, among students) A translation or other illegitimate aid in study or examination.

horse chestnut /ˌhɔɹs ˈtʃɛsnʌt/ /ˌhɔːs ˈtʃɛsnʌt/ horse chestnuts n
hästkastanj
Any of several tree species of genus Aesculus, especially Aesculus hippocastanum, common in temperate northern hemisphere.
The large nutlike seed of these trees.

horse race /ˈhɔː(ɹ)sɹeɪs/ horse races n
kapplöpning
A competitive race for horses carrying jockeys; often the subject of betting

horse racing n
hästkapplöpning hästsport
A sport where horses and their jockeys compete to race around a track the fastest.

horse stance horse stances n
ma bu
A posture in Asian martial arts which takes its name from the position assumed when riding a horse.

horse-drawn adj
hästanspänd hästdragen
(of a vehicle) Pulled along by one or more horses.

horse-leech horse-leeches n
hästigel
A type of sucking worm, Haemopis sanguisuga, larger than the common leech.

horsefly horseflies n
broms
Any of several medium to large flies, of the family Tabanidae, that suck the blood of mammals (not to be confused with Stomoxys calcitrans, the stable fly, or dog fly).

horsehair horsehairs n
tagel
The hair of a horse, especially from the mane and tail, used for upholstery.

horsehair worm horsehair worms n
tagelmask
Any of the Nematomorpha, a parasitic worm found throughout the world.

horseman /ˈhɔrsmən/ /ˈhɔːsmən/ horsemen n
ryttare
A man who rides a horse.
kavallerist
A soldier on horseback, especially a cavalryman.

horsemeat horsemeats n
hästkött
The meat from a horse.

horsepower /ˈhɔɹsˌpaʊɚ/ /ˈhɔːsˌpaʊə/ horsepower horsepowers n
hästkraft
A metric unit (symbol often PS from the German abbreviation), approximately equal to 735.5 watts.

horseradish /ˈhɔɹsɹædɪʃ/ /ˈhɔːsɹædɪʃ/ horseradishes n
pepparrot
(countable) A plant of the mustard family, Armoracia rusticana.
(uncountable) A pungent condiment made from the root of the plant.

horseriding n
hästridning ridning
The practice of riding horses for sport or pleasure; equestrianism

horseshoe /ˈhɔː.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹ.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ horseshoes n
hästsko
The U-shaped shoe of a horse, now typically made of metal; by extension, a representation of this used to play the game horseshoes, hung as a luck charm, etc.

horseshoe /ˈhɔː.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹ.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ v
sko
To apply horseshoes to (a horse).

horseshoe bat horseshoe bats n
hästskonäsa
A bat of the genus Rhinolophus.

horseshoe crab horseshoe crabs n
dolksvans hästskokrabba
A type of chelicerate arthropod, of the genus Limulus, resembling a crab, to which it is not closely related.

horseshoe vetch horseshoe vetches n
hästskoväppling
Hippocrepis genus and any species in it
often Hippocrepis comosa specifically, tufted horseshoe vetch

horsetail /ˈhɔː(ɹ)s.teɪl/ horsetails n
fräken
(botany) Any of various simple vascular plants, of the order Equisetales, that have hollow stems and produce spores.

horsetrader horsetraders n
hästhandlare
(literally) A person who buys and sells horses, especially one who makes such transactions in a clever or skillful manner.

horsewoman horsewomen n
ryttarinna kvinnlig ryttare
A woman who is skilled with horses; a female equestrian.

horsy /ˈhɔɹsi/ /ˈhɔːsi/ horsies n
rida häst
(childish, or, endearing) A child's term or name for a horse.

horticultural more horticultural most horticultural adj
hortikulturell
Of or pertaining to horticulture; connected with gardening.

horticulture /ˈhɔɹ.tɪˌkʌl.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈhɔː.tɪˌkʌl.tʃə(ɹ)/ horticultures n
hortikultur
The art or science of cultivating gardens; gardening.

horticulturist horticulturists n
hortonom trädgårdsmästare trädgårdsodlare trädgårdsägare
A gardener; a person interested or practicing horticulture.

hosanna /hoʊˈzænə/ /hoʊˈzɑnə/ interjection
hosianna
A cry of praise or adoration to God in liturgical use among the Jews, and said to have been shouted in recognition of the Messiahship of Jesus on his entry into Jerusalem; hence since used in the Christian Church.

hose /hoʊz/ /həʊz/ hosen hoses n
vattenslang
(countable) A flexible tube conveying water or other fluid.

hose clamp hose clamps n
slangklämma
A device used to attach and seal a hose onto a fitting.

hosepipe hosepipes n
slang
(UK, South Africa, Southern US) A flexible pipe for carrying water or other liquids; a garden hose.

hospice /ˈhɑspɪs/ /ˈhɒspɪs/ hospices n
hospis hospice
(uncountable) The provision of palliative care for terminally ill patients, either at a specialized facility or at a residence, and support for the family, typically refraining from taking extraordinary measures to prolong life.

hospitable /hɑsˈpɪtəbl̩/ /hɒsˈpɪtəbl̩/ /ˈhɑspɪtəbl̩/ more hospitable most hospitable adj
gästfri gästvänlig
cordial and generous towards guests

hospitableness n
gästfrihet
The quality of being hospitable.

hospital /ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈhɑs.pɪ.ɾl̩/ /ˈhɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ hospitals n
sjukhus lasarett
A large medical facility, usually in a building with multiple floors, where seriously ill or injured patients are given extensive medical and/or surgical treatment.

hospital ship hospital ships n
lasarettsfartyg
A ship that is intended to serve as a mobile hospital with appropriate equipment and personnel.

hospitality /hɑs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ /hɒs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ hospitalities n
gästfrihet gästvänlighet
The act or service of welcoming, receiving, hosting, or entertaining guests; an appropriate attitude of openness, respect, and generosity toward guests.
gästgiveri service
(business) The business of providing catering, lodging and entertainment service; the industry which includes the operation of hotels, restaurants, and similar enterprises.

hospitalization hospitalizations n
sjukhusvistelse
The hospitalizing of a patient, the condition of being hospitalized, or the period a patient stays in hospital.

hospitalize /ˈhɒspɪtəˌlaɪz/ v
lägga in sjukhus
To send to hospital; to admit (a person) to hospital.

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ hostess hosts n
värd
One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
A person or organization responsible for running an event.
här
A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)
oblat
(Christianity) The consecrated bread of the Eucharist.
värd värdorganism
(ecology) A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ v
agera värd
To perform the role of a host.

host country host countries n
värdland
A country in which an international event is held.

host desecration host desecrations n
hostieskändning
(Christianity) The sacrilegious mistreatment or malicious use of the host (consecrated bread of the Eucharist).

host family host families n
värdfamilj
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hostage /ˈhɑs.tɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɒs.tɪd͡ʒ/ hostages n
gisslan
A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or similar agreement, such as to ensure the status of a vassal.

hostage-taker hostage-takers n
gisslantagare

hostel /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstəl/ hostels n
vandrarhem härbärge pensionat ungkarlshotell
A commercial overnight lodging place, with dormitory accommodation and shared facilities, especially a youth hostel.
härbärge
(not US) A temporary refuge for the homeless providing a bed and sometimes food.

hostess /ˈhoʊstɪs/ /ˈhəʊstəs/ host hostesses n
värdinna
A female host.
A female innkeeper.
flygvärdinna
Stewardess: a woman steward on an airplane.

hostile /ˈhɑstaɪl/ /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstaɪl/ /ˈhɒstəl/ more hostile most hostile adj
fientlig
Not friendly; appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence or a desire to thwart and injure.

hostile takeover hostile takeovers n
fientligt övertagande
An attempted takeover of a company that is strongly resisted by the target company's management.

hostility /hɑˈstɪlɪti/ /hɒˈstɪlɪti/ hostilities n
fientlighet
(uncountable) The state of being hostile.

hostler /ˈ(h)ɑs.lɚ/ /ˈ(h)ɒs.lə/ hostlers n
värdshusvärd
A worker employed at an inn, hostelry, or stable to look after horses; a groom.
underhållsarbetare
(by extension) A railway worker employed to care for a locomotive or other large engine; especially, a yard jockey.

hot /hɑt/ /hɒt/ hotter hottest adj
het varm
(of an object) Having or giving off a high temperature.
(of a person or animal) Feeling the sensation of heat, especially to the point of discomfort.
het varm febrig
Feverish.
het
(informal) Radioactive. [from the 20thc.]
(colloquial, of a person) Very physically and/or sexually attractive.
Very close to finding or guessing something to be found or guessed.
fräck het häftig tuff
Popular; in demand.
stulen het
(slang) Stolen. [from the 20thc.]
het kryddstark
(of food) Spicy, pungent, piquant, as some chilis and other spices are.

hot air n
varmluft
(literal) Air that has been heated, especially so as to function as the lifting agent of a hot-air balloon.
snack tomma ord
(idiomatic) Empty, confused, or exaggerated talk lacking meaning or substance; bluster.

hot chocolate hot chocolates n
varm choklad
A (serving of a) warm beverage made of cocoa and water or milk, often drunk during cold weather.

hot dog /ˈhɑt.dɑɡ/ /ˈhɑt.dɔɡ/ /ˈhɒt.dɒɡ/ /ˈhʌt.dɒɡ/ /ˌhɑtˈdɑɡ/ /ˌhɑtˈdɔɡ/ /ˌhɒtˈdɒɡ/ [ˈhʌʔ.dɒːɡ] hot dogs n
varmkorv korv med bröd
A sandwich consisting of a frankfurter or wiener, in a bread roll, usually topped with ketchup, mustard, relish, etc.
grillkorv korv varmkorv
A sausage of the type used as a general ingredient in this sandwich.
(NZ) A battered, deep-fried sausage or saveloy on a stick; a corn dog.

hot flush hot flushes n
blodvallning värmevallning
(UK, Canada, AU, NZ) A sudden, but brief, sensation of heat over the entire body; a common symptom of the menopause.

hot glue gun hot glue guns n
hetlimpistol smältlimpistol
A gun-shaped tool with a heating element, used to apply hot melt adhesives.

hot on someone's heels adj
hack i häl
(idiomatic) Close behind; pursuing or following closely.

hot sauce /ˈhɒtˌsɔs/ hot sauces n
chilisås stark sås
Any liquid spicy condiment or cooking ingredient made from chile peppers.

hot spot /ˈhɑtˌspɑt/ /ˈhɒtˌspɒt/ hot spots n
oroshärd
A dangerous place of violent political unrest.
surfzon uppkopplingszon
(Internet, networking) A location in which Wi-Fi Internet access is available.

hot spring hot springs n
het källa
A natural spring producing water whose temperature is greater than about 20°C (68°F).

hot tub hot tubs n
badtunna bubbelbad
(chiefly, US) A large tub, often situated outdoors, filled with hot water and used for communal leisure bathing.

hot water n
hett om öronen vatten över huvudet
(idiomatic, figuratively) A dangerous situation; trouble.
varmvatten
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hot,‎ water.

hot-air balloon hot-air balloons n
varmluftsballong luftballong
A balloon-shaped aircraft whose bag is inflated with hot air, carrying passengers and crew in a gondola slung underneath.

hot-blooded hotter-blooded hottest-blooded more hot-blooded most hot-blooded adj
hetlevrad
Easily angered or excited.

hot-wire v
tjuvkoppla
(slang) To start an automobile engine by bypassing the ignition key wiring.
(slang) To steal a vehicle by bypassing the ignition key's security.

hotbed hotbeds n
drivbänk
A low bed of earth covered with glass, and heated with rotting manure, used for the germination of seeds and the growth of tender plants, like a miniature hothouse.

hotel /(h)əʊˈtɛl/ /hoʊˈtɛl/ /ˈhoʊtɛl/ hotels n
hotell
An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain. [from 17th c.]
The larger red property in the game of Monopoly, in contradistinction to houses.

hotel room hotel rooms n
hotellrum

hotline hotlines n
heta linjen
A telephone line that is always staffed and able to give immediate assistance.

hotplate hotplates n
kokplatta värmeplatta
A semi-portable stove.
spisplatta platta
The element of a stove.

hottie /ˈhɑ.ti/ /ˈhɒ.ti/ /ˈhɔ.ti/ [ˈhɑ.ɾi] [ˈhɔ.ɾi] hotties n
goding läckerbit snygging
(slang, originally, Australian) A physically or sexually attractive person.

hound /haʊnd/ hounds n
hund
A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.

hound's tongue hound's tongues n
hundtunga
A biennial weed (Cynoglossum officinale) with soft tongue-shaped leaves and an offensive odour. It bears nutlets covered with barbed or hooked prickles.

hour /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ hours n
timme
A unit of time of one twenty-fourth of a day (sixty minutes).
(Christianity, in the plural) The set times of prayer, the canonical hours, the offices or services prescribed for these, or a book containing them.

hour hand hour hands n
timvisare
The hand of a clock or watch face that revolves twice each day and indicates the hours.

hourglass /ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/ hourglasses n
timglas
A clock made of two glass vessels connected by a narrow passage through which sand flows.

houri /ˈhʊəɹi/ houris n
huri
(Islam) A nymph in the form of a beautiful virgin supposed to dwell in Paradise for the enjoyment of the faithful.

house /haʊs/ /hʌʊs/ hice housen houses n
hus
A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings. [from 9th c.]
(Hong Kong, only used in names) An apartment building within a public housing estate.
A place of business; a company or organisation, especially a printing press, a publishing company, or a couturier. [from 10th c.]
A place of public accommodation or entertainment, especially a public house, an inn, a restaurant, a theatre, or a casino; or the management thereof. [from 10th c.]
A dynasty; a family with its ancestors and descendants, especially a royal or noble one. [from 10th c.]
hus kammare
A building used for something other than a residence (typically with qualifying word). [from 10th c.]
(politics) A building where a deliberative assembly meets; whence the assembly itself, particularly a component of a legislature. [from 10th c.]

house arrest house arrests n
husarrest
(legal) Confinement of a person to his or her residence, sometimes with a limited travel allowance, ordered by a judge or other authority as a more lenient alternative to imprisonment.

house cricket house crickets n
hussyrsa
A cricket of the species Acheta domestica.

house lizard house lizards n
husgecko
Common house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus), native to southeast Asia.

house mouse house mice n
husmus
The universally common mouse of the species Mus musculus.

house mover house movers n
flyttgubbe

house music /ˈhaʊs ˌmjuːzɪk/ n
house house-musik housemusik
(music genre) A particular type of electronic dance music with an uptempo beat and recurring kickdrum.

house of cards /ˈhaʊs.ʌvˌkɑɹdz/ [ˈhaʊs.ʌvˌkʰɑɹdz] houses of cards n
korthus
A structure made by stacking playing cards in a pyramidal fashion.
(figurative, idiomatic) A structure or argument built on a shaky foundation.

house party house parties n
ghäda hemmafest
A social gathering at someone's house, generally with music, drinking etc. [from 20th c.]

house rule house rules n
ordningsregel husregel
A rule adopted by a particular establishment.

house sparrow house sparrows n
gråsparv
A bird of the species Passer domesticus, native to much of Eurasia, introduced in many other temperate environments.

house-trained adj
rumsren
(of a pet) Trained not to excrete indoors.

household /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ /ˈhaʊshəʊld/ households n
hushåll

household appliance household appliances n
hushållsapparat vitvara
A machine which accomplishes a household function, such as cooking or cleaning.

household income household incomes n
hushållsinkomst
The total income of all members of a household.

househusband househusbands n
hemmaman
A man who tends to his home as a housekeeper or homemaker; the male equivalent of a housewife.

housekey housekeys n
husnyckel
A key to a house

houseleek /ˈhaʊsliːk/ houseleeks n
taklök
Any of several succulent plants, of the genus Sempervivum, having a rosette of fleshy leaves.

housemaid housemaids n
hembiträde
A female domestic worker attached to the non-servant quarter part of the house, as opposed to a scullery maid.

housemaid's knee housemaid's knees n
skurknä
(pathology) swelling of the bursa before the kneecap.

houseplant houseplants n
krukväxt inomhusväxt
A plant that is grown indoors in places such as a house or office for decorative purposes.
inomhusväxt krukväxt
A variety of plant that is especially suited to such cultivation, or that is frequently grown in such settings.

housewarming housewarmings n
inflyttningsfest
(idiomatic) A party to celebrate moving into a new home.

housewife /ˈhaʊs.waɪf/ /ˈhʌz(w)ɪf/ /ˈhʌzwaɪf/ /ˈhʌzɪf/ housewifes housewives n
husmor husfru
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

housework n
hushållsarbete
Domestic household chores such as cleaning and cooking.

housing /ˈhaʊsɪŋ/ /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ housings n
hus huv kåpa skal
(countable) A mechanical component's container or covering.

hover /ˈhɒvə/ /ˈhʌvə/ /ˈhʌvɚ/ v
sväva
To remain stationary or float in the air.

hoverboard /ˈhɒvəbɔɹd/ /ˈhʌvɚbɔɹd/ hoverboards n
balansskoter hoverboard svävarbräda
(mostly, science fiction) A levitating board that can be ridden in the manner of a surfboard or skateboard.

hovercraft /ˈhɑvɚ.kɹæft/ /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹæft/ /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌv.ə.kɹæft/ /ˈhʌv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌvɚ.kɹæft/ hovercraft hovercrafts n
svävare
(vehicle, genericized trademark) A vehicle supported on a cushion of air, able to traverse many different types of terrain and travel over water, used for transport.

hoverfly hoverflies n
blomfluga
Any of various flies from the family Syrphidae that hover in the air and feed on the nectar of flowers.

how /haʊ/ /hæɔ/ adv
hur
(interrogative) To what degree or extent.
(interrogative) In what manner:
(interrogative) In what state or condition.
så vad hur
(exclamative) Used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings in an exclamation.

how /haʊ/ /hæɔ/ conjunction
hur
The manner or way in which.
In any way in which; in whatever way; however.

how are you /haʊ ˈɑɹ ju/ /haʊ ˈɑː juː/ /hæɔ ˈaː jə/ /hæɔ ˈaː jʉː/ phraseologicalUnit
hur står det till hur är det hur är läget hur mår du?
(idiomatic) An informal greeting, not requiring a literal response. In form a question, and thus followed by a question mark. Typical responses include:

how come /haʊ kʌm/ adv
varför hur kommer det sig
(idiomatic, informal) Why; why is it; for what reason or purpose; due to what cause?

how do I get to phraseologicalUnit
hur tar jag mig till
Please show me/tell me the best way to reach ...

how do I get to the airport phraseologicalUnit
hur tar jag mig till flygplatsen?
Used to ask for directions in order to go to an airport.

how do I get to the bus station phraseologicalUnit
hur kommer jag till busstationen? hur tar jag mig till busstationen?
Used to ask for directions in order to go to a bus station.

how do I get to the train station phraseologicalUnit
hur tar jag mig till tågstationen?
Used to ask for directions in order to go to a train station.

how do you do phraseologicalUnit
hur står det till hur är det med dig
(formal) A greeting used upon being introduced to someone. Alternatives are how are you, pleased to meet you, and nice to meet you. (Sometimes used as a rhetorical question among familiar parties, depending on the region).

how do you pronounce this word /ˈhaʊ duː ˈjuː pɹəˈnaʊns ðɪs ˈwɝd/ /ˈhaʊ də juː pɹəˈnaʊns ðɪs ˈwɜːd/ phraseologicalUnit
hur uttalar man det här ordet hur uttalas det här ordet
Please say this word out loud so that I can learn how it is pronounced.

how do you say … in English phraseologicalUnit
hur säger man … på engelska?
A request for a translation of a word or phrase into English.

how do you spell this word phraseologicalUnit
hur stavas det här ordet
I want to know how this word is written.

how long adv
hur länge
Used literally: for what duration.

how many determiner
hur många
(This entry is a translation hub.)

how many languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
hur många språk talar du?
Used to ask the interlocutor how many languages he or she speaks.

how much determiner
hur mycket
(interrogative) What amount or quantity (of something stated or implied).
(specifically, when referring to the cost of an item) What amount of money.

how much do you charge phraseologicalUnit
hur mycket tar du?
Used to ask a professional the monetary cost of his/her services.

how much does it cost phraseologicalUnit
hur mycket blir det? hur mycket kostar det? hur mycket? vad kostar det?
What is its price? How much money do you want for it?

how old are you /haʊ ˈoʊld ɑɹ ˌju/ /haʊ ˈəʊld ɑː(ɹ) ˌjuː/ phraseologicalUnit
hur gammal är du?
Asks the age of the interlocutor.
(impolite) Used to question the mental age (maturity) of the interlocutor.

how so phraseologicalUnit
hur så hurså
(idiomatic) Why?; For what reason?

how's it going phraseologicalUnit
hur är det
(informal) how are you?

how's the weather phraseologicalUnit
hur är vädret? vad är det för väder?
Used to inquire about the weather.

howbeit /haʊˈbiː.ɪt/ adv
hur som helst
(archaic) Be that as it may; nevertheless.

however /haʊˈɛvɚ/ /hɑʊˈɛvə/ /hɑˈwɛvə(ɹ)/ adv
hur som helst
dock emellertid däremot
(conjunctive) Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.

howitzer /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.əɹ/ howitzers n
haubits
A cannon that combines certain characteristics of field guns and mortars, delivering projectiles with medium velocities, usually with relatively high trajectories; normally a cannon with a tube length of 20 to 30 calibers.

howl /haʊl/ howls n
ylande
The protracted, mournful cry of a dog, wolf or other canid; also of other animals.

howl /haʊl/ v
yla
To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.

howling /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/ howlings n
ylande
The act of producing howls.

hp n
hk
(unit of power)

hr hrs n
h tim
(computing) Initialism of horizontal rule.

hryvnia /(hə)ˈrɪvniə/ /(hə)ˈrɪvnɪə/ hryvni hryvnias n
hryvnja
The currency of Ukraine, symbol ₴, divided into 100 kopiykas.

hub /hʌb/ hubs n
nav
The central part, usually cylindrical, of a wheel; the nave.
knutpunkt korsväg nav
A point where many routes meet and traffic is distributed, dispensed, or diverted.

hubbub /ˈhʌbʌb/ hubbubs n
ståhej
A confused uproar, commotion, tumult or racket.

hubcap hubcaps n
fälgsida hjulsida navkapsel
A decorative and protective disk that covers the hub of a motor car wheel.

hubris /ˈhjuːbɹɪs/ [ˈçju̟ːbɹ̠ʷɪs] hubrises n
hybris
Excessive pride, presumption or arrogance (originally toward the gods).

huchen /ˈhuːkən/ huchens n
bäckröding donaulax huchen
Hucho hucho, a species of freshwater fish in the salmon family (Salmonidae) of order Salmoniformes.

huddle /ˈhʌdəl/ huddles n
hop klunga skara skock
A dense and disorderly crowd.

hue /hju/ /hjuː/ /hjʉː/ /hɪu̯/ /ju/ [çu] [çu̟ː] [çʉː] hues n
färgnyans kulör
A color, or shade of color; tint; dye.

hue and cry hue and cries hues and cries n
ramaskri
(by extension) A loud and persistent public clamour, especially one associated with protest or the making of some demand.

huffy /ˈhʌfi/ huffier huffiest adj
arg irriterad
(informal) Angry, annoyed, indignant or irritated.
känslig lättstött
(informal) Easily offended; thin-skinned or touchy.

hug /hʌɡ/ hugs n
kram
A close embrace, especially when charged with an emotion such as affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, aggression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace or "little hug").

hug /hʌɡ/ v
krama omfamna kramas
(transitive, figurative) To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

huge /hjuːd͡ʒ/ /juːdʒ/ [hʊudʒ] [çu̟ːd͡ʒ] huger hugest more huge most huge adj
jättestor
Very large.

huggable /ˈhʌɡ.ə.bəl/ more huggable most huggable adj
kramgo
Capable of, or suitable for, being hugged.

huggle huggles n
kramis kjam kjamis
(Internet, childish) A hug while snuggling: gesture of tender non-sexual affection.

huh /hə/ /hʌ/ [hə̃] [hʌ̃] interjection
vad
(with rising pitch) Used to express doubt or confusion.
vad vad nu
(slang, with falling pitch) Used either to belittle the issuer of a statement/question, or sarcastically to indicate utter agreement, and that the statement being responded to is an extreme understatement. The intonation is changed to distinguish between the two meanings - implied dullness for belittlement, and feigned surprise for utter agreement.
hur sa vad
(informal, with rising pitch) Used to indicate that one did not hear what was said.
eller hur
(informal, with falling pitch) Used to create a tag question.

hula hoop /ˈhuːlə ˌhuːp/ hula hoops n
rockring
A toy in the form of a large hoop which is twirled around various parts of the body, especially the waist.

hulk /hʌlk/ hulks n
holk
(archaic) A large ship used for transportation; (more generally) a large ship that is difficult to manoeuvre.
(by extension) A non-functional but floating ship, usually stripped of equipment and rigging, and often put to other uses such as accommodation or storage.
klumpeduns kluns
(figuratively) A big (and possibly clumsy) person.

hull /hʌl/ hulls n
skal balja skida
The outer covering of a fruit or seed.
skrov
(mathematics, geometry, of a set A) The smallest set that possesses a particular property (such as convexity) and contains every point of A; slightly more formally, the intersection of all sets which possess the specified property and of which A is a subset.

hull /hʌl/ v
skala
To remove the outer covering of a fruit or seed.

hull speed hull speeds n
skrovhastighet

hullabaloo /ˈhʌləbəˌlu/ /ˌhʌləbəˈlu/ /ˌhʌləbəˈluː/ hullabaloos n
hallabaloo kalabalik liv uppståndelse
A clamour, a commotion; a fuss or uproar. [from 17th c.]

huller hullers n
skalningsmaskin
One who, or that which, hulls; especially, an agricultural machine for removing the hulls from grain; a hulling machine.

hum /ˈhʌm/ v
nynna gnola
(intransitive) To make a sound from the vocal chords without pronouncing any real words, with one's lips closed.

human /ˈhjuː.mən/ /ˈju.mən/ [ˈçju̟mn̩] [ˈçju̟mən] more human most human adj
mänsklig
(notcomp) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.
(comparable) Having the nature or attributes of a human being.

human capital n
humankapital
(economics) The stock of competencies, knowledge, habits, social and personality attributes, including creativity, cognitive abilities, embodied in the ability to perform labor so as to produce economic value.

human nature n
människonatur
The fundamental set of qualities, and the range of behaviour, shared by all humans.

human resources n
personalavdelning HR
(management) The personnel department of an organization, dealing with the recruitment, administration, management and training of employees; abbreviated as HR.
arbetskraft
(management) The personnel employed in an organization.

human right human rights n
mänsklig rättighet
A basic right that all humans should be guaranteed by virtue of them being a human.

human rights /ˌhjumən ˈɹaɪtz/ /ˌhjuːmən ˈɹaɪtz/ n
mänskliga rättigheter
(international law) The set of basic rights and freedoms that all humans should be guaranteed, including the right to life and liberty, freedom of thought and expression, and equality before the law.

human sacrifice human sacrifices n
människooffer
The killing of one or more human beings as part of a religious ritual.

human shield human shields n
mänsklig sköld
(military) Civilians which a military group has deliberately placed combat targets near to deter an enemy from attacking those targets.

human smuggling n
människosmuggling
The illegal transportation of a person or persons across an international border.

human trafficking n
människohandel trafficking
A criminal activity in which people are recruited, harboured, transported, bought, or kidnapped to serve an exploitative purpose, such as sexual slavery, forced labor, or child soldiery.

humane /hjuːˈmeɪn/ humaner humanest more humane most humane adj
mänsklig human
Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.

humanism /ˈhjumənɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhjuːmənɪz(ə)m/ humanisms n
humanism
(historical, often capitalized) Specifically, a cultural and intellectual movement in 14th-16th century Europe characterised by attention to classical culture and a promotion of vernacular texts, notably during the Renaissance. [from 19th c.]
An ethical system that centers on humans and their values, needs, interests, abilities, dignity and freedom; especially used for a secular one which rejects theistic religion and superstition. [from 19th c.]

humanist /ˈhjuːmənɪst/ [ˈhçuːmənɪst] [ˈçuːmənɪst] humanists n
humanist
A person who believes in the philosophy of humanism.

humanistic more humanistic most humanistic adj
humanistisk
Of or pertaining to humanism.

humanitarian /hjuˌmæ.nəˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /hjʊˌmæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˌhjuː.mæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ [-ɛə.ɹi.ən] more humanitarian most humanitarian adj
humanitär
Concerned with people's welfare, and the alleviation of suffering; compassionate, humane.

humanitarian /hjuˌmæ.nəˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /hjʊˌmæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˌhjuː.mæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ [-ɛə.ɹi.ən] humanitarians n
människovän
A person concerned with people's welfare; a do-gooder or philanthropist.

humanities /hjuˈmæn.ɪ.tiz/ n
humaniora
The study of language, literature, the arts, history, and philosophy, sometimes including religion.

humanity /hjuˈmænɪti/ [hjuˈmænɪɾi] humanities n
mänsklighet
Humankind; human beings as a group.
The human condition or nature.
mänsklighet medmänsklighet
The quality of being benevolent; humane traits of character; humane qualities or aspects.

humble /ˈhʌmbl̩/ /ˈʌmbl̩/ humbler humblest more humble most humble adj
ödmjuk blygsam anspråkslös
Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.

humble /ˈhʌmbl̩/ /ˈʌmbl̩/ v
kväsa
(transitive, often, reflexive) To make humble or lowly; to make less proud or arrogant; to make meek and submissive.

humbug /ˈhəmˌbəɡ/ /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/ humbugs n
skämt spratt
(countable, slang) A hoax, jest, or prank.
humbug
(countable, slang) A fraud or sham; (uncountable) hypocrisy.
bedragare humbug
(countable, slang) A cheat, fraudster, or hypocrite.

humid /ˈhjuːmɪd/ humider humidest adj
fuktig
Containing perceptible moisture (usually describing air or atmosphere); damp; moist; somewhat wet or watery.

humidifier humidifiers n
luftfuktare
A device that is used to increase the humidity of the air.

humidity /hjuˈmɪd.ə.ti/ /hjuːˈmɪd.ə.ti/ /hjuːˈmɪd.ɪ.ti/ /hjʉːˈmɪd.ə.ti/ [hjuˈmɪɾ.ə.ti] [hjuˈmɪɾ.ə.ɾi] [hjuːˈmɪɾ.ə.ti] [hjuːˈmɪɾ.ə.ɾi] humidities n
luftfuktighet
Dampness, especially that of the air.
The amount of water vapour in the air.

humidor /ˈhjumədɔɹ/ /ˈhjumɪdɔɹ/ humidors n
humidor
A container designed to keep its contents at a constant humidity; especially such a box for storing cigars.

humiliate /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/ v
förödmjuka förnedra
(transitive) To cause to be ashamed; to injure the dignity and self-respect of.

humiliating /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪtɪŋ/ more humiliating most humiliating adj
förnedrande förödmjukande
Liable to humiliate, degrade, shame or embarrass someone.

humiliation /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/ humiliations n
förödmjukelse
The act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.
The state of being humiliated, humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission.

humility /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/ humilities n
ödmjukhet
The characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.

hummingbird /ˈhʌmɪnˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɝd/ hummingbirds n
kolibri
Any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae that have the ability to hover.

hummus /ˈhuːməs/ /ˈhʊməs/ /ˈhʌməs/ hummuses n
hummus
A Levantine Arab dip made of chickpea paste with various additions, such as olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, often eaten with pitta bread, or as a meze.

humongous /ˌhjuːˈmɒŋɡəs/ /ˌhjuːˈmʌŋɡəs/ [çu̟ːˈmʊŋɡəs] [ˌçu̟ːˈmɐŋɡəs] more humongous most humongous adj
gigantisk enorm jättelik kolossal mastodontisk
(informal) Of an extremely large size.

humoresque humoresques n
humoresk
(music) A composition that is playful in attitude and tone.

humour /ˈhjuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈhjuːmɚ/ /ˈjuːmɚ/ humours n
humör
(uncountable) A mood, especially a bad mood; a temporary state of mind or disposition brought upon by an event; an abrupt illogical inclination or whim.
kroppsvätska
(archaic, or, historical) Any of the fluids in an animal body, especially the four "cardinal humours" of blood, yellow bile, black bile and phlegm that were believed to control the health and mood of the human body.

humour /ˈhjuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈhjuːmɚ/ /ˈjuːmɚ/ v
foga sig gå till mötes
(transitive) To pacify by indulging.

hump /hʌmp/ [hɐm̥p] humps n
kulle
A mound of earth.
puckel
A deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine.
(animals) A rounded fleshy mass, such as on a camel or zebu.
ligg
(slang) An act of sexual intercourse.

hump /hʌmp/ [hɐm̥p] v
jucka
To rhythmically thrust the pelvis in a manner conducive to sexual intercourse.

humpback /ˈhʌmpbæk/ humpbacks n
puckelrygg
A humped back (deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine).
(derogatory, now, offensive) A person with a humpback; a person who suffers from kyphosis.

humpback whale humpback whales n
knölval
A species of baleen whale (Megaptera novaeangliae).

humus /ˈhjuːməs/ humuses n
humus mull
A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms.

hunch /hʌnt͡ʃ/ /hʌnʃ/ hunches n
aning hum
A theory, idea, or guess; an intuitive impression that something will happen.

hunch /hʌnt͡ʃ/ /hʌnʃ/ v
huka
(transitive) To thrust a hump or protuberance out of (something); to crook, as the back.
(transitive) To push or jostle with the elbow; to push or thrust against (someone).

hundred /ˈhʌndɚd/ /ˈhʌndɹəd/ /ˈhʌndɹɪd/ /ˈhʌnd͡ʒɚd/ hundreds n
hundralapp hundring
A hundred-dollar bill, or any other note denominated 100 (e.g. a hundred euros).
härad
(historical) An administrative subdivision of southern English counties formerly reckoned as comprising 100 hides (households or families) and notionally equal to 12,000 acres.

hundred /ˈhʌndɚd/ /ˈhʌndɹəd/ /ˈhʌndɹɪd/ /ˈhʌnd͡ʒɚd/ hundreds numeral
hundra
A numerical value equal to 100 (102), occurring after ninety-nine.

hundredfold adj
hundrafaldig
Multiplied by a hundred.

hundreds of thousands n
hundratusenkronorsklassen
An imprecise or unknown number between one hundred thousand and a million; numbering hundreds of thousands.

hundredth /ˈhʌndɹədθ/ adj
hundrade
The ordinal form of the number one hundred.

hundredth /ˈhʌndɹədθ/ hundredths n
hundradel

hung more hung most hung adj
upphängd
Suspended by hanging.
välutrustad
(colloquial, of a person, slightly, _, vulgar) Having a large penis (often preceded by an adverb, e.g. well hung).

hung like a horse adj
storkukad välhängd välutrustad
(simile, colloquial, vulgar, usually of a man) Having a large penis.

hung over more hung over most hung over adj
bakfull bakis
Suffering from a hangover

hung parliament /hʌŋ ˈpɑɹləmənt/ /hʌŋ ˈpɑːləmənt/ hung parliaments n
hängt parlament
(government, politics) A parliament in which no single political party has an outright majority.

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ hungers n
hunger svält
A need or compelling desire for food.
hunger
(by extension) Any strong desire.

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ v
hungra
(intransitive) To be in need of food.
(figuratively, intransitive, usually, _, with 'for' or 'after') To have a desire (for); to long; to yearn.

hunger is a good sauce proverb
hungern är den bästa kryddan
(dated) Being hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food.

hunger stone /ˈhʌŋɡə ˌstəʊn/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ ˌstoʊn/ hunger stones n
hungersten
A stone, either naturally exposed or intentionally embedded in a river during a drought, which is dated and often inscribed to mark the water level as a warning to future generations that they may face famine if the water reaches that low level again. Such stones are common in Central Europe.

hunger strike hunger strikes n
hungerstrejk
A fast undertaken as a means of protest, often by a prisoner.

hungover /hʌŋˈoʊvɚ/ /hʌŋˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈhʌŋˌəʊ.və(ɹ)/ more hungover most hungover adj
bakfull bakis
Suffering from a hangover.

hungry /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ hungrier hungriest adj
hungrig
Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food.
(figuratively) Eager, having an avid desire (‘appetite’) for something.

hunk /hʌŋk/ hunks n
kvinnokarl
muskelknutte
(informal) An attractive man, especially one who is muscular.

hunny /ˈhʌni/ hunnies n
honing
(attractive woman, or as a term of affection)

hunt /hʌnt/ hunts n
jakt
The act of hunting.

hunt /hʌnt/ v
jaga
(transitive) To drive; to chase; with down, from, away, etc.

hunt and peck v
pekfingervals
(transitive) to typewrite in an awkward, unskilled way, with two or even a single finger.

hunter /ˈhʌntɚ/ [ˈhʌɾ̃ɚ] hunters huntress n
jägare sökare
One who hunts game for sport or for food; a huntsman or huntswoman.
jakthund
A dog used in hunting.
jägare förföljare
(psychology) A person who bottles up their aggression and eventually releases it explosively.

hunting /ˈhʌntɪŋ/ huntings n
jakt
The act of finding and killing a wild animal, either for sport or with the intention of using its parts to make food, clothes, etc.

hunting dog hunting dogs n
jakthund

hunting ground hunting grounds n
jaktmark
An area used for hunting.
(figurative) A place where people can find what they are looking for.

hunting horn hunting horns n
jakthorn jägarhorn
(music) A bugle, being either simply curved (especially in heraldry), or having from one (in e.g. some Roman horns) to three (in many modern musical horns) spirals, on which signals are blown during a hunt.

hunting knife hunting knives n
jaktkniv
A knife optimized for use in hunting animals, usually with a substantial belly and sometimes with a back edge that is partially serrated#Adjective for sawing#Noun; fixed-blade and folding versions are both popular, and tasks such as field dressing, skinning#Noun, and bushcraft are anticipated.

hurdle /ˈhɜːdl̩/ /ˈhɝd(ə)l/ hurdles n
häck hinder
(athletics, horses) An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.
hinder häck
(figuratively) An obstacle, real or perceived, physical or abstract.

hurdy-gurdy /ˈhɜː.diˌɡɜː.di/ /ˈhɝː.diˌɡɝː.di/ /ˌhɜː.diˈɡɜː.di/ /ˌhɝː.diˈɡɝː.di/ hurdy-gurdies n
vevlira
(musical instrument) A stringed instrument that produces a droning sound by turning a handle that connects to a wheel that rubs against a rosined string, with a keyboard also used to alter the pitch of the string.

hurl /hɜːl/ /hɝl/ v
slunga
(transitive) To throw (something) with force.

hurlyburly hurlyburlies n
oväsen tumult
(archaic) A noisy and disorderly tumult and confusion, especially as of battle.

hurrah /həˈɹɑː/ interjection
hurra
Expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness.

hurrah /həˈɹɑː/ hurrahs n
hurra
A cheer; a cry of hurrah!.

hurricane /ˈhɝɪkeɪn/ /ˈhʌɹɪkeɪn/ /ˈhʌɹɪkən/ hurricanes n
orkan
A severe tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern North Pacific off the west coast of Mexico, with winds of 119 km/h (74 miles per hour) or greater accompanied by rain, lightning, and thunder that sometimes moves into temperate latitudes.
(meteorology) A wind scale for quite strong wind, stronger than a storm.

hurricanelike more hurricanelike most hurricanelike adj
orkanartad

hurry /ˈhɝ.i/ /ˈhʌɹ.i/ hurries n
brådska hast jäkt hets
Rushed action.

hurry /ˈhɝ.i/ /ˈhʌɹ.i/ v
skynda
(intransitive) To do things quickly.
skynda på
(intransitive) Often with up, to speed up the rate of doing something.
(transitive) To hasten; to impel to greater speed; to urge on.

hurry up v
raska på skynda på
(emphatic, ambitransitive) To hurry; to increase the speed of doing something.

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ more hurt most hurt adj
gjort ont sårat
skadad sårad
Wounded, physically injured.

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ v
skada göra illa
(transitive, intransitive) To cause (a person or animal) physical pain and/or injury.
såra
(transitive, intransitive) To cause (somebody) emotional pain.
göra ont
(intransitive, stative) To be painful.

hurt a fly v
inte göra en fluga förnär inte göra en fluga illa
(idiomatic, chiefly in the negative, chiefly with a conditional) To hurt or damage something even a little.

husband /ˈhʌz.bənd/ husbands n
man make
A man in a marriage or marital relationship, especially in relation to his spouse.

husk /hʌsk/ v
skala
(transitive) To remove husks from.

husky /ˈhʌs.ki/ huskier huskiest adj
hes
(of a voice) Hoarse and rough-sounding.

hussar /ˈhʌsə(ɹ)/ hussars n
husar
A member of the light cavalry of any of several European armies.

hustle and bustle n
stim
A large amount of activity and work, usually in a noisy surrounding.

hustler /ˈhʌsləɹ/ hustlers n
hallick
A pimp.

hut /hʊt/ /hʌt/ huts n
koja
A small, simple one-storey dwelling or shelter, often with just one room, and generally built of readily available local materials.
hydda
A small wooden shed.

hyacinth /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/ hyacinths n
hyacint
Any bulbous plant of the genus Hyacinthus, native to the Mediterranean and South Africa.

hyacinth bean hyacinth beans n
hjälmböna
A climbing leguminous plant (Lablab purpureus), with white or dark purple flowers, native to Africa, widely cultivated in the tropics.

hyaline /ˈhaɪəliːn/ /ˈhaɪəlɪn/ more hyaline most hyaline adj
hyalin
Glassy, transparent; amorphous.

hybrid /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ hybrids n
korsning blandras hybrid
(biology) Offspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, e.g. two different species or two purebred parent strains.
hybrid
A hybrid vehicle (especially a car), one that runs on both fuel (gasoline/diesel) and electricity (battery or energy from the sun).
Something of mixed origin or composition; often, a tool or technology that combines the benefits of formerly separate tools or technologies.

hybrid war hybrid wars n
hybridkrig
A war that comprises the use of conventional and non-conventional means by at least one side, which officially undeclares or denies involvement

hybrid warfare n
hybridkrigföring
a military strategy that blends conventional warfare and irregular warfare across the full spectrum of conflict.

hybridization /haɪ.bɹɪd.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ hybridizations n
hybridisering korsning
The act of hybridizing, or the state of being hybridized.

hydra /ˈhaɪdɹə/ hydrae hydras hydræ n
hydra
Any of several small freshwater polyps of the genus Hydra and related genera, having a naked cylindrical body and an oral opening surrounded by tentacles.

hydrangea /haɪˈdɹeɪn.d͡ʒi.ə/ /haɪˈdɹeɪn.d͡ʒə/ hydrangeas n
hortensia
Any of several shrubs, of the genus Hydrangea, having large clusters of white, pink or blue flowers

hydrate /ˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ hydrates n
hydrat
(chemistry) A solid compound containing or linked to water molecules.

hydraulic /haɪˈdɹɒlɪk/ /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪk/ adj
hydraulisk
Related to, or operated by, hydraulics.

hydraulic engineering n
hydroteknik
A sub-discipline of civil engineering concerned with the flow and conveyance of fluids, principally water and sewage.

hydraulic fracturing n
hydraulisk spräckning
(oil drilling) A technique in which a mixture of water and sand is forced down an oil well (or similar) in order to create fractures in the oil-bearing rock and thus release more oil.

hydraulics /haɪˈdɹɒlɪks/ /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪks/ n
hydraulik
The engineering science that deals with practical applications where liquid is in motion and transmits energy.

hydro /haɪdro/ /hʌɪdro/ hydros n
vattenkraft
(uncountable) ; hydroelectric power
(Canada, uncountable) electrical power supply; specifically, electrical power provided by a utility (as a publicly-owned one); payment or bills for this.

hydrobiology n
hydrobiologi
(biology) The study of the biology of the organisms that inhabit bodies of water.

hydrocarbon hydrocarbons n
kolväte
(organic compound) A compound consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

hydrocephalus hydrocephali hydrocephaluses n
hydrocefalus vattenskalle
(medicine) A usually congenital condition in which an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the cerebral ventricles causes enlargement of the skull and compression of the brain, destroying much of the neural tissue

hydrochloric acid hydrochloric acids n
saltsyra
(inorganic compound) A strong acid made by dissolving the gas hydrogen chloride in water. It reacts with alkalis, bases and many metals to form chlorides; it has many industrial applications.

hydrocodone /ˌhaɪ.dɹoʊˈkoʊˌdoʊn/ hydrocodones n
hydrokodon
(pharmaceutical drug) A habit-forming compound that is derived from codeine and is administered in the form of its bitartrate C18H21NO3·C4H6O6 usually in combination with other drugs (as acetaminophen) as an analgesic or antitussive.

hydrodynamics n
hydrodynamik
(physics) The scientific study of fluids in motion.

hydroelectric adj
vattenkraft
that generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water, or of steam escaping under high pressure
of or relating to the electricity so produced

hydrofluoric acid n
fluorvätesyra
(chemistry) A solution of hydrogen fluoride, HF, in water; it is a weak but very corrosive acid, used in the production of fluorine compounds, and in metallurgy.

hydrofoil /ˈhaɪ.dɹoʊˌfɔɪl/ /ˈhɑe.dɹəˌfoɪl/ v
bärplansbåt
(nautical, intransitive) To operate or use or ride atop a hydrofoil wing on a hull so equipped.

hydrogen /ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n/ /ˈhaɪdɹəd͡ʒən/ [ˈhaɪd͡ʒɹəd͡ʒən] hydrogens n
väte
The lightest chemical element (symbol H), with an atomic number of 1 and atomic weight of 1.00794.
A molecule of this molecular species

hydrogen bomb hydrogen bombs n
vätebomb vätgasbomb
A thermonuclear bomb that derives its destructive power from the fusion of isotopes of hydrogen (deuterium and tritium).

hydrogen bond hydrogen bonds n
vätebindning
(chemistry) A weak bond in which a hydrogen atom in one molecule is attracted to an electronegative atom (usually nitrogen or oxygen) in the same or different molecule.

hydrogen bromide n
vätebromid
(inorganic compound) A colourless gas having an irritating smell; it has the molecular formula HBr, and dissolves in water to form hydrobromic acid; it has many industrial applications including the production of barbiturates and synthetic hormones.

hydrogen carbonate hydrogen carbonates n
vätekarbonat
(inorganic compound, uncountable) carbonic acid

hydrogen chloride n
väteklorid
(inorganic compound) An inorganic compound with the formula HCl. Forms hydrochloric acid when dissolved in water.

hydrogen cyanide n
blåsyra cyanväte cyanvätesyra vätecyanid

hydrogen fluoride n
vätefluorid
(inorganic compound) a colorless fuming liquid or gas, with molecular formula HF. It dissolves in water to form hydrofluoric acid and has many industrial uses including the production of Teflon and the refining of uranium; it corrodes skin, flesh and bone, and any skin contact must be avoided

hydrogen peroxide n
väteperoxid
(inorganic compound) A colourless liquid, H2O2, soluble in water, used as a mild antiseptic, bleaching agent (especially for bleaching hair), oxidizing agent and chemical reagent.

hydrogen sulfide /ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n ˈsʌlfaɪd/ /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən ˈsʌlfaɪd/ n
svavelväte
(inorganic compound) A toxic gas, H2S, smelling like rotten eggs and used in analytical chemistry and industry.

hydrogenate /haɪˈdɹɑd͡ʒəneɪt/ /haɪˈdɹɒdʒəneɪt/ /ˈhaɪdɹədʒəneɪt/ /ˈhaɪdɹəd͡ʒəneɪt/ v
hydrera
(chemistry, transitive) to treat something, or react something, with hydrogen; especially to react an unsaturated fat with hydrogen, in the presence of a nickel catalyst, to produce a harder saturated fat

hydrogenation hydrogenations n
hydrogenering
(chemistry) The chemical reaction of hydrogen with another substance, especially with an unsaturated organic compound, and usually under the influence of temperature, pressure and catalysts.

hydrography /haɪˈdɹɑɡ.ɹə.fi/ /haɪˈdɹɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ hydrographies n
hydrografi
(nautical) The scientific measurement and description of the physical features and conditions of navigable waters and the shoreline.

hydrological adj
hydrologisk
Of or pertaining to hydrology.

hydrology hydrologies n
hydrologi vattenlära
The science of the properties, distribution, and effects of water on a planet's surface, in the soil and underlying rocks, and in the atmosphere

hydrolysis /haɪˈdɹɑləsəs/ /haɪˈdɹɒlɪsɪs/ hydrolyses n
hydrolys
(chemistry) A chemical process of decomposition involving the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion of water.

hydronym /ˈhaɪdɹənɪm/ /ˈhʌɪdɹənɪm/ hydronyms n
hydronym
(onomastics) The name of a river, lake, sea or any other body of water.

hydrophobia /ˌhaɪ.dɹəˈfoʊ.bɪ.ə/ /ˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ hydrophobias n
hydrofobi
(psychology, colloquial) A morbid fear of water; aquaphobia.

hydrophyte /ˈhaɪdɹəfaɪt/ hydrophytes n
vattenväxt
(botany) A plant that lives in or requires an abundance of water, usually excluding seaweed.

hydropiper hydropipers n
bitterpilört
Knotweed of species Persicaria hydropiper (formerly Polygonum hydropiper).

hydroponics /ˌhaɪdɹə(ʊ)ˈpɒnɪks/ /ˌhaɪdɹəˈpɑnɪks/ n
hydrokultur
The cultivation of plants in a nutrient solution rather than in the soil. [from 1937]

hydropower n
vattenkraft
hydroelectric power

hydrostatic /ˌhaɪdɹəʊˈstætɪk/ adj
hydrostatisk
(physics) Of or relating to hydrostatics.

hydroxide /haɪ.ˈdɹɒks.aɪd/ hydroxides n
hydroxid
(chemistry) An univalent anion (OH-) based on the hydroxyl functional group.

hydroxyl hydroxyls n
hydroxyl hydroxylgrupp
(chemistry) A univalent radical or functional group (–OH) in organic chemistry; present in alcohols, phenols, carboxylic acids and certain other classes of compounds.

hyena /haɪˈiːnə/ hyena hyenae hyenas n
hyena
Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the subfamily Hyaenidae, native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.
(Sub-Saharan Africa) A man that performs ritualized sex acts with recently widowed women and menarchal girls.

hygge /ˈhjuːɡə/ /ˈhuːɡə/ /ˈhʊɡə/ n
gemyt hygge mys trevnad
(chiefly, UK) Cosiness, comfort, contentment, conviviality. [from 21st c.]

hygiene /haɪˈd͡ʒiːn/ /ˈhaɪˌd͡ʒiːn/ hygienes n
hygien
Those conditions and practices that promote and preserve health.

hygienic /haɪˈd͡ʒiːnɪk/ /haɪˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /hʌɪd͡ʒɪˈɛnɪk/ more hygienic most hygienic adj
hygienisk
Pertaining to hygiene; clean, sanitary.

hygrometer hygrometers n
hygrometer
(meteorology) An instrument that measures the humidity of the air or other gases, especially the relative humidity.

hymen /ˈhaɪmən/ hymens n
mödomshinna hymen
(anatomy) A membrane which completely or partially occludes the vaginal opening in human females.

hymn /hɪm/ hymns n
hymn lovsång
A song of praise or worship, especially a religious one.

hymnal /ˈhɪmnəl/ hymnals n
psalmbok
A collection of hymns; a hymn book.

hype /haɪp/ hypes n
hajp hype
(marketing) Promotion or propaganda; especially exaggerated claims.

hype /haɪp/ v
hajpa
(transitive) To promote heavily; to advertise or build up.

hyper- /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaɪpɚ/ prefix
hyper-
over, above
excessive

hyperactivity hyperactivities n
hyperaktivitet
The quality of being hyperactive; excessive and pathological movement and restlessness

hyperaldosteronism hyperaldosteronisms n
hyperaldosteronism
(medicine) A condition in which too much aldosterone is produced by the adrenal glands, potentially leading to lowered levels of potassium in the blood.

hyperbola /haɪˈpɚ.bə.lə/ hyperbolae hyperbolas hyperbolæ n
hyperbel
(geometry) A conic section formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane that intersects the base of the cone and is not tangent to the cone. The function y(x) = 1/x draws a hyperbola.

hyperbole /haɪˈpɜːbəli/ /haɪˈpɝbəli/ hyperboles n
hyperbol
(uncountable, rhetoric, literature) Deliberate or unintentional overstatement, particularly extreme overstatement.

hyperbolic /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈbɔl.ɪk/ adj
överdriven
Using hyperbole: exaggerated.
hyperbolisk
(topology) Of, pertaining to, or in a hyperbolic space (a space having negative curvature or sectional curvature).

hyperbolic cosine hyperbolic cosines n
cosinus hyperbolicus
(mathematics) a hyperbolic function that is written in symbol cosh and defined as the following: \cosh(x) = \tfrac 1 2 (e^x + e^{-x})

hyperbolic sine hyperbolic sines n
sinus hyperbolicus
(mathematics) A hyperbolic function that is the analogue of the sine function for hyperbolic spaces, taking in a hyperbolic angle as an argument and returning the y-coordinate for the corresponding point on the unit hyperbola. It is written in symbol sinh and can be represented as: \sinh(x) = \tfrac 1 2 (e^x - e^{-x})

hyperbolic tangent hyperbolic tangents n
tangens hyperbolicus
(mathematics) a hyperbolic function that is written in symbol tanh and defined as the following:

hyperborean /hʌɪ.pəˈbɔː.ɹɪən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈboɹ.i.jɪn/ more hyperborean most hyperborean adj
hyperboreisk
Pertaining to the extreme north of the earth, or (usually jocular) to a specific northern country or area.

hyperborean /hʌɪ.pəˈbɔː.ɹɪən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈboɹ.i.jɪn/ hyperboreans n
hyperboré
(Greek mythology, usually capitalised) One of a race of people living in the extreme north, beyond the north wind.

hypercapnia hypercapnias n
hyperkapni
(medicine, pathology) The condition of abnormally elevated carbon dioxide in the blood.

hypercholesterolemia hypercholesterolemias n
hyperkolesterolemi
(medicine) An excess of cholesterol in the blood.

hypercorrection /ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ hypercorrections n
hyperkorrektion
(linguistics) Nonstandard language use that results from the over-application of a perceived prescriptive rule.

hyperextension hyperextensions n
ryggresning
An exercise performed by lying on the stomach, ideally inclined upwards as on a Roman chair to reach a higher range of motion, and raising and lowering the upper torso.

hypergamy /haɪˈpɚɡəmi/ hypergamies n
hypergami
Act or practice of seeking a spouse of higher socioeconomic status or caste status than oneself.

hypergeometric distribution hypergeometric distributions n
hypergeometrisk distribution hypergeometrisk fördelning
(probability theory, statistics) A discrete probability distribution that describes the probability of k "successes" in a sequence of n draws without replacement from a finite population.

hypergiant hypergiants n
hyperjätte
(star) A star that is extremely massive and even more luminous than a supergiant.

hyperglycemia hyperglycemias n
hyperglykemi
(pathology) An unusually high concentration of sugar in the blood

hyperinflation hyperinflations n
hyperinflation
(economics) A very high rate of inflation.

hyperkalemia hyperkalemias n
hyperkalemi
(biology, medicine) The condition of having an abnormally high concentration of potassium ions in the blood (above the reference range).

hyperkinetic disorder n
hyperkinetisk störning
(neurology, pathology, psychiatry, psychology) A developmental disorder in which a person has a persistent and pervasive pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

hyperlexia n
hyperlexi
(neuropsychology) The precocious ability to read single words at a very early age.

hyperlexic more hyperlexic most hyperlexic adj
hyperlektisk

hyperlexic hyperlexics n
hyperlektiker

hyperlink /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋk/ hyperlinks n
hyperlänk
Some text or a graphic in an electronic document that can be activated to display another document or trigger an action.
(by extension) The URL or other address that defines a hyperlink's target or function.

hyperlink /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋk/ v
länka
(of a hypertext document) To point to another document by a hyperlink.
To use a hyperlink to jump to a document.

hypernatremia /ˌhaɪ.pə.nəˈtɹiː.mi.ə/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.nəˈtɹi.mi.ə/ hypernatremias n
hypernatremi
(medicine) An abnormally high concentration of sodium in blood plasma.

hypernova hypernovae hypernovas n
hypernova
(astronomy) The gravitational collapse of a massive star to form a black hole.

hypernym /ˈhaɪpənɪm/ /ˈhaɪpɚnɪm/ hypernyms n
hyperonym överbegrepp
(semantics) A superordinate word or phrase; a term whose referents form a set which includes as a subset the referents of a subordinate term—as, for example, insect being (a hypernym) for ant.

hyperparasite /-ˈpɛ-/ /ˌhaɪpəˈpæɹəsaɪt/ /ˌhaɪpɚˈpæɹəsaɪt/ hyperparasites n
hyperparasit
(biology) Any parasite whose host is a parasite.

hyperplasia /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.ˈpleɪ.ʒə/ hyperplasias n
hyperplasi
(medicine) An increase in the size of a tissue or organ due to increased number of cells.

hypersensitive more hypersensitive most hypersensitive adj
överkänslig
Highly or abnormally sensitive to some substances or agents, especially to some allergen.

hypersensitivity hypersensitivities n
överkänslighet
Any heightened immune response to an antigen; an allergy; hypersensation.

hypersexuality hypersexualities n
hypersexualitet
Excessive desire for sexual activity, especially when considered high enough to be clinically significant.

hypersexualization hypersexualizations n
hypersexualisering
The act or process of hypersexualizing.

hypersexualize v
hypersexualisera

hypersexualized v
hypersexualiserad
Excessively sexualized

hypersonic more hypersonic most hypersonic adj
hypersonisk
(of a speed, aviation) Equal to, or greater than, or capable of achieving, five times the speed of sound.

hyperspace hyperspaces n
hyperrymd
(science fiction) A notional space orthogonal to the usual dimensions of space-time often used for faster-than-light travel.

hypersurface hypersurfaces n
hyperyta
(mathematics) A n-dimensional surface in a space (often a Euclidean space) of dimension n+1

hypertension /ˌhaɪ.pə(ɹ)ˈtɛn.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈtɛn.ʃən/ hypertensions n
hypertoni
(medicine, cardiology) The disease or disorder of abnormally high blood pressure.

hypertext /ˈhaɪpəɹˌtɛkst/ hypertexts n
hypertext
(uncountable) Digital text in which the reader may navigate related information through embedded hyperlinks.
hypertext hypertextdokument
(countable) A hypertext document.

hyperthermophile hyperthermophiles n
hypertermofil

hyperthymesia /-ʒə/ /ˌhaɪ.pə.θaɪˈmiː.zi.ə/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.θaɪˈmi.ʒə/ n
hypertymesi
(neuroscience) A rare condition in which an individual possesses a superior autobiographical memory and is able to recall the vast majority of personal events and experiences in life.

hyperthyroidism /ˌhaɪ̯pəˈθaɪ̯ɹɔɪ̯ˌdɪzəm/ hyperthyroidisms n
hypertyreos
(medicine) The excessive production of hormones by the thyroid.
(pathology) The pathological condition resulting from these excess hormones.

hypertrophy /haɪˈpɜːtɹəfi/ /haɪˈpɝːtɹəfi/ hypertrophies n
hypertrofi
(countable, medicine) An increase in the size of an organ or tissue due to the enlargement of its individual cells.

hyperventilate v
hyperventilera
(intransitive) To breathe quickly and deeply, especially at an abnormally rapid rate.

hyperventilation /haɪ.pə(ɹ)ˌvɛntəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪpɚˌvɛntəˈleɪʃən/ hyperventilations n
hyperventilation
(medicine, pulmonology) The state of breathing faster or deeper than necessary.

hypha /ˈhaɪfə/ hyphae n
hyf
(mycology) Any of the long, threadlike filaments that form the mycelium of a fungus.

hyphen /ˈhaɪ.fən/ hyphens n
bindestreck divis
The symbol "‐", typically used to join two or more words to form a compound term, or to indicate that a word has been split at the end of a line.

hyphenate /ˈhaɪf(ə)ˌneɪt/ /ˈhaɪfənət/ v
avstava
(transitive) to break a word at the end of a line according to the hyphenation rules by adding a hyphen on the end of the line.

hypnagogic /hɪpnəˈɡɒdʒɪk/ more hypnagogic most hypnagogic adj
hypnagog
That induces sleep; soporific, somniferous.
That accompanies falling asleep; especially, pertaining to the semi-conscious period immediately preceding sleep.

hypnosis /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/ hypnoses n
hypnos
A trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility, and in which suppressed memories may be experienced.

hypnotism /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/ hypnotisms n
hypnotism
The art of inducing hypnosis.

hypnotist /ˈhɪpnətɪst/ hypnotists n
hypnotisör
A person who uses hypnotism to induce hypnosis in someone, either for entertainment or therapy.

hypnotize /ˈhɪpnətaɪ̯z/ v
hypnotisera
(transitive) To induce a state of hypnosis in.

hypobromite hypobromites n
hypobromit
(inorganic chemistry) any salt or ester of hypobromous acid

hypocaust hypocausts n
hypokaust
An underfloor space or flue through which heat from a furnace passes to heat the floor of a room or a bath.

hypochondria n
hypokondri
(medicine) A psychological disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness.

hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpoʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ more hypochondriac most hypochondriac adj
hypokondrisk
Related to, or affected by hypochondria

hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpoʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ hypochondriacs n
hypokondriker hypokonder
A person affected with hypochondria.

hypochondriasis hypochondriases n
hypokondri
(medicine) A mental disorder characterized by excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness, despite medical testing and reassurance to the contrary.

hypocorism /haɪˈpɑkəˌɹɪzəm/ /haɪˈpɒkəˌɹɪz(ə)m/ /hɪ-/ hypocorisms n
hypokorism smeknamn
(uncountable) The formation of terms of endearment or pet names.

hypocrisy /hɪˈpɑkɹəsi/ /hɪˈpɒkɹəsi/ hypocrisies n
hyckleri skrymteri
The practice of engaging in the same behaviour or activity for which one criticises another; moral self-contradiction whereby the behavior of one or more people belies their own claimed or implied possession of certain beliefs, standards or virtues.

hypocrite /ˈhɪ.pə.kɹɪt/ hypocrites n
hycklare skrymtare
Someone who practices hypocrisy, who pretends to hold beliefs, or whose actions are not consistent with their claimed beliefs. [from early 13th c.]

hypocritical /hɪpəˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ more hypocritical most hypocritical adj
hycklande skenhelig
Characterized by hypocrisy or being a hypocrite. [from mid-16th c.]

hypodermic /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːmɪk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈdɝmɪk/ adj
hypodermisk
Of, or relating to the hypodermis, the layer beneath the dermis

hypogamy n
hypogami
The seeking of a spouse of lower socioeconomic status or caste than oneself.

hypokalemia hypokalemias n
hypokalemi

hypolimnion hypolimnia n
hypolimnion underskikt
(geography) The perpetually cold layer of water that lies beneath the thermocline of a thermally stratified lake.

hyponatremia /ˌhaɪ.poʊˌneɪˈtɹiː.mi.ə/ /ˌhʌɪ.pəʊ.nəˈtɹiː.mi.ə/ hyponatremias n
hyponatremi
(medicine) An abnormally low concentration of sodium in blood plasma.

hyponym /ˈhaɪ.poʊ.nɪm/ /ˈhaɪpə.nɪm/ /ˈhaɪpəʊ.nɪm/ hyponyms n
hyponym
(semantics) A more specific term; a subordinate grouping word or phrase; a term designating a subclass of another more general class described by the given word.

hypotaxis hypotaxes n
hypotax
(grammar) Syntactic subordination of one clause or construction to another.

hypotension hypotensions n
hypotoni hypotension
(medicine, cardiology) The disease or disorder of abnormally low blood pressure.

hypotenuse /haɪˈpɑtənjus/ /haɪˈpɑtənus/ /haɪˈpɒtənjuːz/ [haɪˈpɑʔənuːs] [haɪˈpɒʔn̩juːz] hypotenuses n
hypotenusa
(geometry) The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle.

hypothalamus hypothalami hypothalamuses n
hypotalamus
(neuroanatomy) A region of the forebrain located below the thalamus, forming the basal portion of the diencephalon, and functioning to regulate body temperature, some metabolic processes and governing the autonomic nervous system.

hypothermia /ˌhaɪpəʊˈθɜː(ɹ)mi.ə/ /ˌhaɪpəˈθɜː(ɹ)mi.ə/ hypothermias n
hypotermi
(pathology) Abnormally low body temperature; specifically, below 35 degrees Celsius for humans.

hypothesis /-əsəs/ /-əsɪs/ /haɪˈpɑː.θə.sɪs/ /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ /həˈpɒθɪsɪs/ /hɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ hypotheses n
hypotes
(sciences) Used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. As a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation. Compare to theory, and quotation given there.
(grammar) The antecedent of a conditional statement.
antagande hypotes
(general) An assumption taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation.

hypothesize /-ə.saɪz/ /haɪˈpɑː.θə.saɪz/ /haɪˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ /həˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ /hɪˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ v
hypotetisera
(ambitransitive) To assume or assert tentatively on uncertain grounds.

hypothetical /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkl/ more hypothetical most hypothetical adj
hypotetisk
Based upon a hypothesis; conjectural

hypothyroidism /ˌhaɪpəʊˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm/ /ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪɹɔɪˌdɪzəm/ hypothyroidisms n
hypotyreos
(pathology) The disease state caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland. [from 1900s]

hypoxia hypoxias n
hypoxi syrebrist
(pathology) A condition in which tissues (especially the blood) are deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen; anoxia [from 1940s]

hypsometer hypsometers n
hypsometer
An instrument that measures altitude indirectly by measuring the boiling point of water (which varies with atmospheric pressure).

hypsometric adj
hypsometrisk
Of or pertaining to hypsometry (measuring elevation relative to sea level)

hypsometry /hɪpˈsɑm.ə.tɹi/ /hɪpˈsɒm.ə.tɹi/ n
hypsometri
The measurement of elevation relative to sea level.

hyrax /ˈhaɪ.ɹæks/ hyraces hyraxes n
hyrax dass
Any of several small, paenungulate herbivorous mammals of the order Hyracoidea, with a bulky frame and fang-like incisors, native to Africa and the Middle East.

hyssop /ˈhɪ.səp/ hyssops n
isop
Any of several aromatic bushy herbs, of the genus Hyssopus, native to Southern Europe and once used medicinally.

hysterectomy /hɪstəˈɹɛktəmi/ hysterectomies n
hysterektomi
(surgery) The surgical procedure to remove all of or part of the uterus.

hysteresis hystereses n
hysteres
A property of a system such that an output value is not a strict function of the corresponding input, but also incorporates some lag, delay, or history dependence, and in particular when the response for a decrease in the input variable is different from the response for an increase. For example, a thermostat with a nominal setpoint of 75° might switch the controlled heat source on when the temperature drops below 74°, and off when it rises above 76°.

hysteria /hɪˈstɛɹiə/ /hɪˈstɪɹiə/ hysteriae hysterias hysteriæ n
hysteri
Behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotions, in a wide range from joy to panic but usually including anxiety or fear.

hysterical /hɪˈstɛɹɪkəl/ more hysterical most hysterical adj
hysterisk
Of, or arising from hysteria.
Having, or prone to having hysterics.

hysterics n
hysteri
Hysteria.

háček /ˈhæt͡ʃɛk/ /ˈhɑːt͡ʃɛk/ [ˈhat͡ʃɛk] [ˈhaːt͡ʃek] [ˈhaːt͡ʃɛk] [ˈhæt͡ʃɛk] [ˈhɐːt͡ʃek] [ˈhɑt͡ʃɛk] [ˈhɑət͡ʃɛk] [ˈhɑːt͡ʃɛk] [ˈɦɑːt͡ʃɛk] háčeks háčky n
hake
(orthography, and, typography) A caron; a diacritical mark (ˇ) usually resembling an inverted circumflex, but in the cases of ď, Ľ, ľ, and ť resembling a prime (′) instead.

i.e. /ɪd ɛst/ /ˌaɪˈiː/ adv
d.v.s. d v s dvs
(initialism) That is, namely, in other words, that is to say.

iPod iPods n
iPod ipod
(by extension) Any portable personal MP3 player or similar device.

iamb /ˈaɪəm/ /ˈaɪˌæm/ iambs n
jamb
(prosody) A metrical foot in verse consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.

iambic /aɪˌæmbɪk/ more iambic most iambic adj
jambisk
(prosody) Consisting of iambs (metrical feet with an unstressed-stressed pattern) or characterized by their predominance. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

iambic pentameter /aɪˈæmbɪk pɛnˈtæmɪtə(ɹ)/ iambic pentameters n
jambisk pentameter
A poetic meter consisting of lines with five iambic feet each, meaning the even syllables are dominant.

ibex /ˈaɪbɛks/ ibex ibexes ibices n
alpstenbock stenbock
A type of wild mountain goat of the genus Capra, such as the species Capra ibex.

ibuprofen /aɪˈbju.pɹəf.ən/ /ˌaɪ.biˈpɹoʊfən/ /ˌaɪ.bjuˈpɹoʊ.fən/ /ˌʌɪ.bjuːˈpɹəʊ.fən/ ibuprofens n
ibuprofen
(pharmaceutical drug) A synthetic compound used widely as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug.

ice /aɪs/ [ʌɪs] ices n
is
Water in frozen (solid) form.
(physics, astronomy) Any frozen volatile chemical, such as ammonia or carbon dioxide.
(ice hockey) The area where a game of ice hockey is played.
glass isglass
A frozen dessert made of fruit juice, water and sugar.

ice /aɪs/ [ʌɪs] v
glasera
(transitive) To cover with icing (frosting made of sugar and milk or white of egg); to frost; as cakes, tarts, etc.

ice age ice ages n
istid
(scientific) A period of long-term reduction in the temperature of Earth's surface and atmosphere, resulting in the presence of major polar ice sheets that reach the ocean and calve icebergs.
(colloquial) Any of several glacial periods (within a scientific ice age) marked by episodes of extensive glaciation alternating with episodes of relative warmth (interglacial).

ice circle ice circles n
isskiva issnurra

ice cream /aɪsˈkɹiːm/ /ˈaɪs.kɹiːm/ /ˌaɪsˈkɹiːm/ ice creams n
glass
(uncountable) A dessert made from frozen sweetened cream or a similar substance, usually flavoured.
glasstrut strutglass glass
(countable) A portion of ice cream on a stick, in a cup or in a wafer cone.

ice cream bar ice cream bars n
glasspinne
A frozen dessert on a stick or a candy bar that has ice cream in it. The coating is usually a thin layer of chocolate.

ice cream cone ice cream cones n
behållare båt glasstrut strut tråg våffla
A thin, conical confection baked from crepe batter, sealed at its apex, used to hold ice cream while it is being eaten.
glasstrut strut
An ice cream cone filled with ice cream.

ice cream maker ice cream makers n
glassmaskin
A machine used to make homemade ice cream.

ice cream parlor ice cream parlors n
glassbar
A retail business that sells ice cream and related products.

ice cream truck ice cream trucks n
glassbil
(US) A vehicle from which ice cream is sold at the roadside, mostly to children.

ice cube ice cubes n
isbit iskub
Any small piece of ice used for cooling drinks, larger than crushed ice, regardless of their shape.

ice dancing n
isdans

ice fishing n
isfiske pimpelfiske pimpling
The practice of fishing through a hole cut in the ice.

ice fog ice fogs n
frostdimma
A dense fog that consists of fine particles of ice.

ice hockey n
ishockey
A form of hockey played on an ice rink with a puck, rather than a ball.

ice pack ice packs n
kylklamp
A plastic sac of silicone that can be cooled in a freezer and then used in a cool bag, cool box or cooler; a freezer block

ice plant ice plants n
isört
Any of several plants in fig marigold family, Aizoaceae, which were formerly classified in the genus Mesembryanthemum along with Mesembryanthemum crystallinum.

ice pop ice pops n
isglass
(UK, Philippines) A frozen snack consisting of flavoured ice in a tube; a freeze pop.

ice resurfacer ice resurfacers n
ismaskin
A machine for smoothing the surface of an ice rink.

ice run ice runs n
islossning

ice sculpture ice sculptures n
isskulptur
(sculpture) temporary, decorative sculpture carved from a block of ice

ice sheet ice sheets n
inlandsis
A broad glacial mass with a relatively flat surface.

ice skate ice skates n
skridsko
A light boot, fitted with a blade, used for ice skating.

ice skating n
skridskoåkning
The act, or the sport, of skating on ice.

ice swimmer ice swimmers n
vinterbadare
one who participates in ice swimming

ice swimming n
vinterbad
The practice of swimming in a gap or hole in the ice of an iced-over body of water.

ice wedge ice wedges n
iskil
a vertical wedge of subterranean ice

ice yacht ice yachts n
isjakt
A craft, in the broad shape of a yacht, fitted with skis or runners so as to sail on the ice.

ice-cold /ˈaɪskəʊld/ more ice-cold most ice-cold adj
iskall
As cold as ice; very cold.
Without emotion; distant.

iceberg /ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ /ˈaɪsbɝɡ/ icebergs n
isberg
A huge mass of ocean-floating ice which has broken off a glacier or ice shelf [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

iceberg lettuce iceberg lettuces n
isbergssallad
A lettuce cultivar (Lactuca sativa var. capitata) noted for its crunchiness; the most familiar of all lettuces sold in the United States.

icebox /ˈʌɪsbɒks/ iceboxes n
frysfack
(UK) A compartment in a refrigerator that is colder than the rest of the refrigerator and is used as a freezer.

icebreaker /ˈaɪsˌbɹeɪkəɹ/ icebreakers n
isbrytare
A ship designed to break through ice so that it, or other ships coming behind, can navigate on frozen seas.
(figurative) A game, activity, humorous anecdote, etc., designed to relax a group of people to help them get to know each other.

iced coffee iced coffees n
iskaffe
Various types of cold beverages made from coffee.

iced tea iced teas n
iste
(uncountable) Cold tea, a beverage.

icehouse icehouses n
ishus iskällare
A deep cellar or outdoor building used for the storage of ice or snow; sometimes also used to store food at low temperature.

icemaker icemakers n
ismaskin
A device found in a freezer that is used to make ice.

ichneumon wasp ichneumon wasps n
brokparasitstekel
A member of family Ichneumonidae of parasitic wasps whose larvae feed on other live insect larvae.

ichthyology /ˌɪkθiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
iktyologi
The branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish.

ichthyosaur /ˈɪkθiəsɔːɹ/ ichthyosaurs n
fisködla ichthyosaurie
Any of several fishlike marine reptiles of the extinct order †Ichthyosauria of the early Triassic to the late Cretaceous period, that had a body somewhat like a porpoise. [from c. 1830]

icicle /ˈaɪ.sɪ.kl̩/ /ˈaɪs.ɪkl̩/ /ˈʌɪsəkəl/ icicles n
istapp
A drooping, tapering shape of ice.

icing /ˈaɪsɪŋ/ icings n
glasyr
(cooking) A sweet, often creamy and thick glaze made primarily of sugar, often enriched with ingredients like butter, egg whites, or flavorings, typically used for baked goods.
icing
(ice hockey) A minor violation of ice hockey rules, occurring when a player shoots the puck from his/her side of the red line so that it crosses the goal line on the opponent's side. A team playing short-handed is not penalized for this.

icing on the cake n
grädde på moset pricken över i
(idiomatic) Something that intensifies the appreciation of something already good (or bad in an ironic sense depending on the context).

icky /ˈɪki/ ickier ickiest adj
äcklig
(informal) Unpleasantly sticky; yucky; disgusting.
sliskig
(informal) Excessively sentimental.

icon /ˈaɪ.kɑn/ /ˈaɪ.kɒn/ /ˈaɪ.kən/ icons n
förebild
ikon bild
An image, symbol, picture, portrait, or other representation usually as an object of religious devotion.
(internet, informal) An image used to represent a user; an avatar or profile picture.
ikon
(religion, especially, Eastern Christianity) A type of religious painting portraying a saint or scene from Scripture, often done on wooden panels.
ikon symbol
(graphical user interface) A small picture that represents something.

iconoclasm iconoclasms n
ikonoklasm bildstorm
The belief in, participation in, or sanction of destroying religious icons and other symbols or monuments, usually with religious or political motives.

iconoclast /aɪˈkɑn.əˌklæst/ /aɪˈkɒn.əˌklæst/ iconoclasts n
bildstormare ikonoklast
(historical, Christianity) One who destroys religious images or icons, especially an opponent of the Orthodox Church in the 8th and 9th centuries, or a Puritan during the European Reformation.
One who opposes orthodoxy and religion; one who adheres to the doctrine of iconoclasm.

iconography iconographies n
ikonografi
A set of specified or traditional symbolic forms associated with the subject or theme of a stylized genre of art.

iconostasis /ˌaɪkəˈnɒstəsɪs/ iconostaseis iconostases n
ikonostas
(Eastern Orthodoxy) A wall of icons between the sanctuary and the nave in an Eastern Orthodox church.

icosagon icosagons n
ikosagon
(mathematics) A polygon with twenty sides and twenty angles.

icosahedron /ˌaɪkoʊsəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌaɪkɒsəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌaɪkɔsəˈhiːdɹən/ icosahedra icosahedrons n
ikosaeder
(geometry) A polyhedron with twenty faces.

icosihenagon icosihenagons n
ikosihenagon
(geometry) A polygon with twenty-one edges and twenty-one angles.

icositetragon icositetragons n
ikositetragon
(geometry) A polygon with 24 sides and 24 angles.

icositrigon icositrigons n
ikositrigon
(geometry) A polygon with 23 sides and 23 angles.

icterine warbler icterine warblers n
härmsångare
Hippolais icterina, an Old World warbler.

icy /ˈaɪsi/ icier iciest adj
isig
Pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in ice; cold; frosty.

ide /aɪd/ ides n
id ort
A freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae, found across northern Europe and Asia, especially Leuciscus idus. [from 19th c.]

idea /aɪˈdi.ə/ /aɪˈdiː/ /aɪˈdɪə/ /aɪˈdɪɹ/ /aːˈdɪɹ/ /ɑeˈdiə̯/ /ˈaɪdi/ ideas ideæ n
idé tanke
An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory. [from 16th c.]
idé
More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking. [from 17th c.]
A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention. [from 17th c.]

ideal /aɪˈdiː.əl/ /aɪˈdiːl/ /aɪˈdɪəl/ ideals n
ideal
A perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc., or a standard of excellence to aim at.
(algebra, ring theory) A subring closed under multiplication by its containing ring.

ideal gas ideal gases n
perfekt klassisk gas
(physics) a hypothetical gas, whose molecules exhibit no interaction, and undergo elastic collision with each other and with the walls of the container

idealize /aɪˈdiːəlaɪz/ /ˈaɪdɪəˌlaɪz/ v
idealisera
(transitive) To regard something as ideal.

idempotent /aɪ.dəmˈpoʊ.tənt/ /aɪˈdɛm.pə.tənt/ /ɪ.dəmˈpoʊ.tənt/ adj
idempotent
(mathematics, computing) (said of a function) Such that, when performed multiple times on the same subject, it has no further effect on its subject after the first time it is performed.

identical /aɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ /ɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ more identical most identical adj
identisk
(not comparable) Bearing full likeness by having precisely the same set of characteristics; indistinguishable.
(not comparable, mathematics) Exactly equivalent.
enäggstvilling
(not comparable, biology) Of twins, sharing the same genetic code.

identical twin identical twins n
enäggstvilling
One of exactly two siblings produced from the splitting of a single zygote.

identification /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ identifications n
identification
(broadly, often) The combination of identifying (which one, which thing) and validating the identity (proving or confirming it); identifying and authenticating viewed as a unitary concept in cognition.

identify /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/ /ɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/ v
identifiera
(transitive) To establish the identity of someone or something.
identifiera sig
(intransitive) To associate oneself with some group; to feel, or believe one feels, the same way.

identikit /aɪˈdɛntəkɪt/ /aɪˈdɛntɪkɪt/ identikits n
fantombild
A picture of a person, reconstructed from strips showing facial features selected to match witnesses' descriptions; used by the police to build a likeness of a person sought for a crime.

identity /aɪˈdɛn(t)əti/ /aɪˈdɛn(t)ɪti/ /aɪˈdɛntɪti/ /ɑɪˈdentəti/ [aɪˈdɛnəɾi] [aɪˈdɛnɪɾi] identities n
identitet
The difference or character that marks off an individual or collective from the rest of the same kind; selfhood; the sense of who something or someone or oneself is, or the recurring characteristics that enable the recognition of such an individual or group by others or themselves.

identity card identity cards n
identitetskort legitimation ID-kort identifikation
A card or badge showing the official identity of the bearer.

identity crisis identity crises n
identitetskris
(psychology) A crisis of personal identity.

identity document identity documents n
ID id-handling identitetshandling
A document which may be used to prove a person's identity.

identity element identity elements n
identitetselement
(algebra) An element of an algebraic structure which when applied, in either order, to any other element via a binary operation yields the other element.

identity matrix identity matrices identity matrixes n
enhetsmatris
(linear algebra) A diagonal matrix all of the diagonal elements of which are equal to 1.

identity politician identity politicians n
identitetspolitiker
(politics) An advocate of or participant in identity politics.

identity politics n
identitetspolitik
(politics) Politics focusing on the self-interest and perspectives of people in various groupings, such as ethnicity, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

identity theft identity thefts n
id-kapning identitetsstöld
(law, criminology) The deliberate assumption of another person's identity, usually to gain access to that person's finances or to frame a person for a crime.

ideogram /ˈaɪ.di.ə.ɡɹæm/ /ˈɪd.i.oʊ.ɡɹæm/ /ˈɪd.i.ə.ɡɹæm/ ideograms n
ideogram
A picture or symbol which represents the idea of something without indicating the sequence of sounds used to pronounce it. Examples include digits, traffic signs, and graphic symbols such as @.

ideological /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌaɪ.diː.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌɑɪ.diː.əˈlɔd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌɪd.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ more ideological most ideological adj
ideologisk
Of or pertaining to an ideology.
Based on an ideology or misleading studies or statistics, especially based on the media or propaganda. Not based on scientific evidence or reality.

ideologize v
ideologisera

ideologue /ˈaɪ.di.ə.lɑɡ/ /ˈaɪ.di.ə.lɒɡ/ /ˈɑɪ.di.ə.lɔɡ/ /ˈɪ.di.ə.lɑɡ/ ideologues n
ideolog
A person who advocates an ideology, especially as an official or preeminent advocate.

ideology /aɪ.diˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪ.diˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌaɪ.diːˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒiː/ /ˌɑɪ.diːˈɔl.ə.d͡ʒiː/ ideologies n
ideologi
Doctrine, philosophy, body of beliefs or principles belonging to an individual or group.
(uncountable) The study of the origin and nature of ideas.

ideophone /ˈɪ.di.(j)ə(ʊ).ˌfəʊn/ ideophones n
ideofon ideofoni
A word that utilizes sound symbolism to express aspects of events that can be experienced by the senses, like smell, color, shape, sound, action, or movement.

idiolect /ˈɘ.di.ɐʉ.lekt/ /ˈɪd.i.ə.lɛkt/ /ˈɪd.i.əʊ̯.lɛkt/ idiolects n
idiolekt
(linguistics) The language variant used by a specific individual.

idiom /ˈɪdi.əm/ idiomata idioms n
idiom idiomatiskt uttryck
A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of people.
An established phrasal expression whose meaning may not be deducible from the literal meanings of its component words.

idiomaticity /ˈɪd.i.əʊ.məˈtɪ.si.ti/ idiomaticities n
idiomacitet
(linguistics, countable, rare) The state of a linguistic expression which exists when the expression exhibits semantic-pragmatic divergence, when the semantic value of the expression differs from its pragmatic value; that is to say, idiomaticity exists when the inherent meaning of the words expressed does not match the meaning of the expression as understood by the users: the sayer(s) and hearer(s).

idiosyncrasy /ˌɪdioʊˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdɪəʊˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdɪəˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ idiosyncrasies n
egenhet egenart egenskap
A behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person.
idiosynkrasi
A language or behaviour that is particular to an individual or group.
(medicine) A peculiar individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance or factor.

idiosyncratic /-ˌsɪŋ-/ /ˌɪd.i.əʊ.sɪŋˈkræ.tɪk/ more idiosyncratic most idiosyncratic adj
idiosynkratisk egenartad säregen
Peculiar to a specific individual; eccentric.

idiot /ˈɪd.i.(j)ət/ /ˈɪd.i.(j)ɪt/ idiots n
idiot narr
(pejorative) A person of low general intelligence.

idiot box idiot boxes n
dumburk
(idiomatic, chiefly, US, and, Canada) Television.

idiotic /ɪd.iˈɑt.ɪk/ /ɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/ [ɪɾiˈɑɾɪk] more idiotic most idiotic adj
idiotisk
(of a person or animal) Pertaining to or resembling an idiot; characterised with behaviour resembling idiocy.
idiotisk dum
(of an action) Having the quality of idiocy; very foolish

idioticon /-kɒn/ /-ˌkɑn/ /ˌɪdiˈoʊtək(ə)n/ /ˌɪdɪˈəʊtɪk(ə)n/ [-ɾə-] idiotica idioticons n
dialektlexikon
A dictionary of a specific dialect, or of the words and phrases peculiar to one part of a country; a glossary.

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ /ˈʌɪdəl/ more idle most idle adj
overksam
Not engaged in any occupation or employment; unemployed; inactive; doing nothing in particular.

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ /ˈʌɪdəl/ v
gå på tomgång
(intransitive) Of an engine: to run at a slow speed, or out of gear; to tick over.

idleness /ˈaɪdəlnəs/ idlenesses n
sysslolöshet
The state of being idle; inactivity.

idol /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ idols n
idol
A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
A cultural icon, or especially popular person.

idolater /ˌaɪˈdɑlətəɹ/ idolaters n
avgudadyrkare
One who worships idols; (historical) a pagan.

idolatrous more idolatrous most idolatrous adj
avgudisk
Partaking in idolatry; worshipping idols or false gods.

idolatry /aɪˈdɑ.lə.tɹi/ /aɪˈdɒl.ə.tɹiː/ idolatries n
idolatri bilddyrkan idoldyrkan
The worship of idols.

idolize /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/ v
idolisera
To make an idol of, or to worship as an idol.
To adore excessively; to revere immoderately.

idyllic /aɪˈdɪlɪk/ /ɪˈdɪlɪk/ more idyllic most idyllic adj
idyllisk
Of or pertaining to idylls.
Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.

idée fixe /i.deɪ fiks/ /iː.deɪ ˈfiːks/ idées fixes n
fix idé
(psychology) An idea dominating the mind and maintained despite evidence to the contrary; (loosely), an obsession.

if /ɪf/ conjunction
om ifall
(computing) In the event that a statement is true (a programming statement that acts in a similar manner).
Supposing that; given that; supposing it is the case that.
om
(sometimes, _, proscribed) Whether; used to introduce a noun clause, an indirect question, that functions as the direct object of certain verbs.

if I were you phraseologicalUnit
om jag vore du
A phrase said to introduce advice, i.e. to express what one would do in the interlocutor's situation.

if I'm honest phraseologicalUnit
om jag ska va ärlig om jag ska vara ärlig
(idiomatic) to be honest

if and only if conjunction
om och endast om
(logic, mathematics) Is equivalent to; implies and is implied by; is true and false in the same cases as.

if anything /-ni-/ /ɪf ˈɛniθɪŋ/ /ɪf ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/ adv
om något

if it ain't broke, don't fix it proverb
om det inte är trasigt, fixa det inte
Leave something alone; avoid attempting to correct, fix, or improve what is already sufficient (often with an implication that the attempted improvement is risky and might backfire).

if need be adv
om så behövs om så erfordras om så krävs vid behov
(idiomatic) If necessary; if there is a need.

if the mountain won't come to Muhammad proverb
om berget inte kan komma till Muhammed, får Muhammed komma till berget
If something one wishes to be done cannot be commanded done, one must find another way to achieve one's goal.

if you know what I mean /ɪf ju ˌnoʊ wʌt aɪ ˈmin/ [ɪfjəˌnowʌɾaɪˈmin] phraseologicalUnit
om du förstår vad jag menar om du vet vad jag menar
Used to allude to something unsaid or hinted at.

if you say so interjection
säger du det så
(colloquial, dismissive) Used to convey lack of agreement together with a refusal to enter into or continue an argument.

iff /ɪf ən(d) ˈoʊn.li ɪf/ /ɪf ən(d) ˈəʊn.li ɪf/ conjunction
omm
(mathematics, logic) Short for if and only if.

iffy /ˈɪfi/ iffier iffiest adj
skum
(slang) Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality.

ifs, ands, or buts n
om och men
Modifications, limitations, or addenda; qualifications of any kind; speculations about whether a particular idea or enterprise is good.

igloo /ˈɪɡluː/ igloos n
igloo snöhydda
A dome-shaped Inuit shelter, constructed of blocks cut from snow.

igneous rock igneous rocks n
magmatisk bergart
(geology) one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth; formed by the cooling of molten rock, either below the surface (intrusive) or on the surface (extrusive)

ignitable more ignitable most ignitable adj
antändbar antändlig
Capable of being ignited; able to burn.

ignite /ɪɡˈnaɪt/ v
tända
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
(transitive) to spark off (something), to trigger

ignition interlock ignition interlocks n
alkolås
A device installed in a vehicle that detects alcohol on a driver's breath and will not start the car if alcohol is present.

ignoble /ɪɡˈnəʊbəl/ ignobler ignoblest adj
simpel tarvlig
Not honorable; base.

ignominious /ɪɡnəˈmɪniəs/ more ignominious most ignominious adj
neslig skamlig skymflig vanhedrande
Marked by great dishonor, shame, disgrace or humiliation; shameful, disgraceful

ignominy /ɪɡˈnɑməni/ /ˈɪɡnəməni/ /ˈɪɡnəˌmɪni/ ignominies n
vanära nesa skam skymf smälek
Great dishonor, shame, or humiliation.

ignoramus /ɪɡnəˈɹeɪməs/ ignorami ignoramuses n
dumhuvud
A totally ignorant person—unknowledgeable, uneducated, or uninformed; a fool.

ignorance /ˈɪɡ.nə.ɹəns/ /ˈɪɡ.nɚ.əns/ ignorances n
okunnighet ignorans okunskap
The condition of being uninformed or uneducated; lack of knowledge or information.

ignorance is bliss proverb
okunnighet är salighet
A lack of knowledge results in happiness; it is more comfortable to not know certain things.

ignorant /ˈɪɡnəɹənt/ ignoranter ignorantest more ignorant most ignorant adj
okunnig ovetande
Unknowledgeable or uneducated; characterized by ignorance.

ignore /ɪɡˈno(ː)ɹ/ /ɪɡˈnoə/ /ɪɡˈnɔɹ/ /ɪɡˈnɔː/ v
ignorera förbise
To deliberately not listen or pay attention to.

iguana /əˈɡwɑnə/ /ɪ.ɡjuˈɑːnə/ /ɪˈɡwɑnə/ /ɪˈɡwɑːnə/ iguanas n
grön leguan leguan
A green iguana (Iguana iguana), a large tropical American lizard often kept as a pet.
leguan
(zoology) Any member of the genus Iguana.
Colloquially, in America and the Pacific, any of several members of the lizard family Iguanidae.
Colloquially, in Africa, any large member of the genus Varanus, especially the aquatic Nile monitor (see leguan).

ikra /iˈkɹɑː/ n
kaviar rysk kaviar
roe of the salmon, red caviar

ileocecal valve ileocecal valves n
ileocekalklaff
(anatomy) A sphincter muscle valve that separates the small intestine and the large intestine. Its critical function is to limit the reflux of colonic contents into the ileum.

ileus /ˈɪliəs/ ilei ileuses n
ileus tarmstopp tarmvred
(medicine, modern usage) Disruption of the normal propulsive ability of the gastrointestinal tract, due to failure of peristalsis.

ill /ɪl/ iller illest more ill most ill worse worst adj
sjuk
Unwell in terms of health or physical condition; sick. [from 15th c.]
illamående
Having an urge to vomit. [from 20th c.]

ill health n
ohälsa
(idiomatic) A state of illness, or bad health.

ill will n
illvilja
A spiteful or vengeful attitude; a grudge; dislike.

ill-boding more ill-boding most ill-boding adj
illavarslande olycksbådande
which bodes evil; portending bad things

ill-bred more ill-bred most ill-bred adj
ouppfostrad
ill-mannered and unrefined because of a lack of upbringing or education

ill-mannered more ill-mannered most ill-mannered adj
obelevad
Having bad manners; impolite.

ill-timed more ill-timed most ill-timed adj
oläglig
Occurring at an unfavourable or inappropriate time; untimely

illative case illative cases n
illativ
(grammar) A case used to indicate movement into something; for example, into the house.

illegal /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ /ɪˈliːɡəl/ [ɪɫˈli.ɡəɫ] more illegal most illegal adj
olaglig illegal lagstridig
Contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law.

illegal /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ /ɪˈliːɡəl/ [ɪɫˈli.ɡəɫ] illegals n
illegal invandrare
(colloquial, offensive) An illegal immigrant.

illegal combatant illegal combatants n
olaglig stridande
A person who engages in combat without meeting the requirements for a lawful belligerent according to the laws of war as specified in the Third Geneva Convention.

illegally /ɪˈliːɡəli/ more illegally most illegally adv
olagligt
In a manner contrary to law.

illegible /ɪˈlɛd͡ʒəbəl/ more illegible most illegible adj
oläsbar
Not clear enough to be read; unreadable; not legible or decipherable.

illegitimacy illegitimacies n
illegitimitet
The state or condition of being illegitimate

illegitimate /ɘlɘˈdʒɘtɘmeɪt/ /ɘlɘˈdʒɘtɘmɘt/ /ɪlɪˈd͡ʒɪtɪmeɪt/ /ɪlɪˈd͡ʒɪtɪmət/ [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾəmeɪt] [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾəmɨt] more illegitimate most illegitimate adj
illegitim illegal lagstridig olaglig
Not in accordance with the law.
illegitim oäkta utomäktenskaplig
Born to unmarried parents.
illegitim
Not authorized by good usage; not genuine.

illiquid /ɪˈlɪkwɪd/ more illiquid most illiquid adj
illikvid
(finance) Lacking liquidity; unable to be converted into cash.

illiteracy /ɪˈlɪtəɹəsi/ /ɪˈlɪt͡ʃɹəsi/ illiteracies n
analfabetism
(uncountable) The inability to read and write.

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ /ɪˈlɪtɹət/ more illiterate most illiterate adj
analfabetisk läskunnig
Unable to read and write.
illitterat obildad
Having less than an expected standard of familiarity with language and literature, or having little formal education.

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ /ɪˈlɪtɹət/ illiterates n
analfabet
An illiterate person, one either not able to read and write or not knowing how.

illness /ˈɪl.nəs/ illnesses n
sjukdom
(countable) An instance of a disease or poor health.

illocutionary adj
illokutionär illokut
(linguistics) Of, pertaining to, or deriving from illocution, the performance of acts by speaking.

illogical more illogical most illogical adj
ologisk
Contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning.

illusion /ɪˈl(j)uːzj(ə)n/ /ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ [ɪˈluː.ʒən] illusions n
illusion synvilla
(countable) Anything that seems to be something that it is not.
illusion förvillelse
(countable) A misapprehension; a belief in something that is in fact not true.
illusion trick
(countable) A magician’s trick.
illusion
(uncountable) The state of being deceived or misled.

illusory /ɪˈluːs(ə)ɹi/ /ɪˈluːz(ə)ɹi/ more illusory most illusory adj
illusorisk skenbar
Resulting from an illusion; deceptive, imaginary, unreal.

illustration /ˌɪl.əˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ illustrations n
illustration
Something which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity.
A picture designed to decorate a publication, or elucidate a literary work.

illustrator /ˈɪləˌstɹeɪtəɹ/ illustrators n
illustratör
a person who draws pictures (especially illustrations in books or magazines)

illustrious /-ˈləs-/ /ɪˈlʌs.tɹi.əs/ /ɪˈlʌs.tɹɪ.əs/ more illustrious most illustrious adj
illuster
Admired, distinguished, respected, or well-known. [from mid 16th c.]

image /ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/ images n
bild
An optical or other representation of a real object; a graphic; a picture.
A mental picture of something not real or not present.
image
A characteristic of a person, group or company etc., style, manner of dress, how one is or wishes to be perceived by others.

image processing n
bildbehandling
Any form of information processing whose input and output are both images, such as photographs or frames of video.

imagery /-ədʒɹi/ /ˈɪmɪd͡ʒəɹi/ /ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/ imageries n
bildspråk
Rhetorical decoration in writing or speaking; vivid descriptions presenting or suggesting images of sensible objects; figures in discourse.

imaginable /-nəbəl/ /ɪˈmadʒnəbəl/ /ɪˈmadʒɪnəbəl/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒnəbəl/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnəbəl/ more imaginable most imaginable adj
tänkbar
Able to be imagined; conceivable

imaginary /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnəɹi/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnɹi/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪˌnɛɹi/ more imaginary most imaginary adj
imaginär inbillad
Existing only in the imagination.
imaginär
(mathematics, of a number) Having no real part; that part of a complex number which is a multiple of \sqrt{-1} (called imaginary unit).

imaginary number imaginary numbers n
imaginärt tal
(complex analysis, strict sense) A number of the form bi, where b is any real number and i denotes the imaginary unit.

imaginary part imaginary parts n
imaginärdel
(complex analysis) Of a complex number a + bi, where a and b are real numbers, the value b.

imagination /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/ imaginations n
fantasi inbillning
The image-making power of the mind; the act of mentally creating or reproducing an object not previously perceived; the ability to create such images.
A mental image formed by the action of the imagination as a faculty; something imagined.
inbillning fantasi
Particularly, construction of false images; fantasizing.

imagine /ɪˈmæ.d͡ʒɪn/ v
föreställa
(transitive) To form a mental image of something; to envision or create something in one's mind.

imago /ɪˈmeɪɡoʊ/ /ɪˈmeɪɡəʊ/ /ɪˈmɑɡoʊ/ /ɪˈmɑːɡəʊ/ imagines imagoes imagos n
imago
(entomology) The final developmental stage of an insect after undergoing metamorphosis.

imagological more imagological most imagological adj
imagologisk

imagology imagologies n
imagologi

imam /ɪˈmɑːm/ /ˈiːmɑːm/ imams n
imam
(usually capitalized) A Shi'ite Muslim leader descended from the prophet Muhammad and functioning as his spiritual successor.

imbalance imbalances n
obalans
The property of not being in balance.

imbibe /ɪmˈbaɪb/ v
dricka supa
To drink (used frequently of alcoholic beverages).
anamma
(figuratively) To take in; absorb.

imbue /ɪmˈbjuː/ v
genomsyra
In general, to act in a way which results in an object becoming completely permeated or impregnated by some quality.

imitate /ˈɪmɪteɪt/ v
imitera härma
To follow as a model or a pattern; to make a copy, counterpart or semblance of.

immaculate /ɪˈmækjələt/ /ɪˈmækjʊlət/ more immaculate most immaculate adj
fläckfri obefläckad
Having no blemish or stain; absolutely clean and tidy.
obefläckade
(Roman Catholicism) Of the Virgin Mary or her womb: pure, undefiled.

immature /ɪməˈtjʊə(ɹ)/ /ɪməˈt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ɪməˈt͡ʃʊə(ɹ)/ immaturer immaturest adj
omogen
Not fully formed or developed; not grown. [from 17th c.]
Childish in behavior; juvenile. [from 20th c.]

immaturity /ɪməˈt͡ʃʊɹɪti/ immaturities n
omogenhet
Youth; the condition of being immature or not fully grown

immediacy /əˈ-/ /ɪˈmiːdi.əsi/ /ɪˈmiːd͡ʒəsi/ immediacies n
omedelbarhet
The quality of being immediate, of happening right away.

immediate /ɪˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/ /ɪˈmiːdɪət/ /ɪˈmiːdʒət/ more immediate most immediate adj
omedelbar ögonblicklig
Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.
omedelbar
Very close; direct or adjacent.

immediately /əˈmiːdi.ətli/ /əˈmiːdʒətli/ /ɪˈmiːdi.ətli/ /ɪˈmiːdʒətli/ adv
omedelbart genast omgående ögonblickligen med detsamma med en gång
In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

immemorial /ɪ.məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ adj
urminnes uråldrig
(postpositive) That is beyond memory; ancient.

immersion blender immersion blenders n
stavmixer
A long, electric, hand-held tool with sharp blades at the end, designed for immersion into food to mash or liquefy it.

immersion heater immersion heaters n
doppvärmare
A device for supplying domestic hot water in which a thermostatically-controlled heating element is immersed within a tank of water

immigrant /ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/ immigrants n
immigrant invandrare
A non-native person who comes to a country from another country to permanently settle there.

immigrate /ˈɪmɪɡɹeɪt/ v
invandra immigrera
(intransitive) To move into a foreign country to stay permanently.

immigration /ɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃn/ /ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/ immigrations n
invandring immigration
The act of immigrating; the passing or coming into a country of which one is not native born for the purpose of permanent residence.

imminence imminences n
förestående
The state or condition of being about to happen; imminent quality.

imminent /ˈɪmənənt/ /ˈɪmɪnənt/ more imminent most imminent adj
nära förestående överhängande
About to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.

immobility immobilities n
orörlighet
The state or condition of being unable to change one's location, move or be moved.

immoderateness n
omåttlighet hejdlöshet måttlöshet
The quality of being immoderate, lack of moderation or temperance.

immodest /ɪˈmɑdəst/ more immodest most immodest adj
fräck oblyg oförskämd
Without customary restraint or modesty of expression; shameless.

immolate /ˈɪm.ə.leɪt/ /ˈɪm.əʊ.leɪt/ v
offra
To kill as a sacrifice.

immoral /ɪˈmɒɹəl/ /ɪˈmɔɹəl/ more immoral most immoral adj
omoralisk amoralisk
Breaching principles of natural law, rectitude, or justice, and so inconsistent with the demands of virtue, purity, or "good morals"; not right, not moral. (Compare unethical, illegal.)

immorality /ɪmɔːˈɹælɪti/ /ɪməˈɹælɪti/ immoralities n
omoral sedeslöshet
(uncountable) The state or quality of being immoral; vice.

immortal /ɪˈmɔɹtəl/ /ɪˈmɔːtəl/ adj
odödlig
Not susceptible to death; living forever; never dying.

immortality /ˌɪmɔːɹˈtæləti/ /ˌɪmɔːˈtæləti/ immortalities n
odödlighet
(religion, mythology, biology) The condition of being immortal.

immune /ɪˈmjuːn/ more immune most immune adj
exemt immun skyddad
(usually with "from") Exempt; not subject to.
immun
(medicine, usually with "to") Protected by inoculation, or due to innate resistance to pathogens.
(by extension) Not vulnerable.
immun-
(medicine) Of or pertaining to the immune system.

immune system immune systems n
immunsystem immunförsvar
(anatomy, immunology) The system that differentiates self from non-self and protects the body from foreign substances and pathogenic organisms by producing an immune response. It includes organs such as the thymus, the spleen and lymph nodes; tissue such as bone marrow, and lymphoid tissues such as the tonsils; cells such as lymphocytes including the B cells and T cells, and cell products such as antibodies.

immunity /ɪˈmjuːnəti/ immunities n
immunitet
(uncountable) The state of being insusceptible to something; notably:
(law) An exemption from prosecution.

immunization immunizations n
immunisering
(US, uncountable) The process by which an individual is safely exposed in a controlled manner to a material that is designed to prime their immune system against that material.

immunize v
immunisera
(transitive) To make someone or something immune to something.

immunodeficiency /ɪˌmjuːnəʊdɪˈfɪʃənsi/ immunodeficiencies n
immunbrist immundefekt immunsvaghet
A depletion in the body's natural immune system, or in some component of it.

immunoglobulin immunoglobulins n
immunoglobulin
(protein, immunology) Any of the glycoproteins in blood serum that respond to invasion by foreign antigens and that protect the host by removing pathogens; an antibody.

immunological adj
immunologisk
Of or relating to immunology.

immunology immunologies n
immunologi
(medicine) The branch of medicine that concerns the body's immune system.

immure /ɪˈmjʊə(ɹ)/ v
mura in
(transitive) To put or bury within a wall.

immurement immurements n
inmurning
Capital punishment, human sacrifice or life imprisonment by entombing for life or sealing behind walls.

immutable adj
oföränderlig
Unable to be changed without exception.

imp /ɪmp/ imps n
smådjävul
(chiefly, fiction, and, mythology) A small, mischievous sprite or a malevolent supernatural creature, somewhat comparable to a demon but smaller and less powerful, formerly regarded as the child of the devil or a demon (see sense 3.2). [from 16th c.]

impact /ɪmˈpækt/ /ˈɪmpækt/ impacts n
inverkan
(figurative, proscribed) A significant or strong influence or effect.

impaired adj
försämrad nedsatt
Rendered less effective.

impairment /ɪmˈpɛə(ɹ)mənt/ impairments n
nedskrivning
(accounting) A downward revaluation, a write-down.

impala /ɪmˈpɑːlə/ impala impalas n
impala
An African antelope, Aepyceros melampus, noted for its leaping ability; the male has ridged, curved horns.

impartial /ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/ more impartial most impartial adj
opartisk
treating all parties, rivals, or disputants equally; not partial; not biased

impasse /æmˈpɑːs/ /ɪmˈpæs/ /ɪmˈpɑːs/ /ˈæmpɑːs/ /ˈɪmpæs/ /ˈɪmpɑːs/ impasses n
död punkt dödläge
(figurative) A deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made.

impatience /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/ impatiences n
otålighet
The quality of being impatient; lacking patience; restlessness and intolerance of delays; anxiety and eagerness, especially to begin something.

impatient /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/ more impatient most impatient adj
otålig utan tålamod
Restless and intolerant of delays.
ivrig
Anxious and eager, especially to begin or have something.

impatiently /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/ more impatiently most impatiently adv
otåligt
In an impatient manner.

impeachment /ɪmˈpiːt͡ʃ.mənt/ impeachments n
riksrättsdom riksrättsförfarande riksrättsåtal
(countable, law, chiefly, US) The act of impeaching or charging a public official with misconduct, especially if serious, often with the aim of having the official dismissed from office.

impeccable /ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/ more impeccable most impeccable adj
fläckfri oantastlig
Perfect, without faults, flaws or errors
ofelbar
Incapable of wrongdoing or sin; immaculate

impeccably /ɪmˈpɛk.ə.bli/ more impeccably most impeccably adv
felfritt oklanderligt
In a perfect or flawless manner.

impediment /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/ impediments n
hinder
A hindrance; that which impedes or obstructs progress.

impel /ɪmˈpɛl/ v
framdriva
(transitive) To drive forward; to propel an object, to provide an impetus for motion or action.

impeller impellers n
impeller

impending /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/ adj
förestående hotande kommande
Approaching; drawing near; about to happen or expected to happen.

imperative /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ more imperative most imperative adj
imperativ
(grammar) Of, or relating to the imperative mood.

imperative mood imperative moods n
imperativ
(grammar) The grammatical mood generally expressing a command, though also used to express a request or permission.

imperceptibly more imperceptibly most imperceptibly adv
omärkligt omärkbart
Not noticeably; too small to be detected; too little to be perceived.

imperfect /ɪmpə(ɹ)ˈfɛkt/ /ɪmˈpɜː(ɹ)fɛkt/ /ɪmˈpɜː(ɹ)fɪkt/ imperfects n
imperfekt
(grammar) a tense of verbs used in describing a past action that is incomplete or continuous

imperfective aspect n
imperfekt imperfektum
(grammar) A feature of a verb which denotes that its action or condition does not have a fixed temporal boundary, but is habitual, unfinished, continuous, repetitive or in progress.

imperial /ɪmˈpɪə.ɹi.əl/ /ɪmˈpɪɹ.i.əl/ more imperial most imperial adj
kejserlig
Related to an empire, emperor, or empress.
brittisk imperiell
Relating to the British imperial system of measurement.
majestätisk mäktig storslagen
Very grand or fine.
förnäm kunglig majestätisk
Of special, superior, or unusual size or excellence.

imperialism [ɪmˈpɪə.ɹi.ə.lɪ.zm̩] [ɪmˈpɪɹ.i.ə.lɪ.zm̩] imperialisms n
imperialism
The policy of forcefully extending a nation's authority by territorial gain or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations.

imperialist /ɪmˈpɪəɹiəlɪst/ more imperialist most imperialist adj
imperialistisk
Of, or relating to imperialism.

imperialist /ɪmˈpɪəɹiəlɪst/ imperialists n
imperialist
An advocate of imperialism.

imperil /ɪmˈpɛɹəl/ v
sätta på spel äventyra
(transitive) To put into peril; to place in danger.
hota
(transitive) To risk or hazard.

impermeable /ɪmˈpɜːrmɪəbəl/ more impermeable most impermeable adj
ogenomtränglig tät
Impossible to permeate.
ogenomtränglig tät vattentät
Not allowing passage, especially of liquids; waterproof.

impersonal /ɪmˈpɜː.sn̩.ɫ̩/ /ɪmˈpɝsənəl/ more impersonal most impersonal adj
opersonlig
Not personal; not representing a person; not having personality.
Lacking warmth or emotion; cold.
(grammar, of a verb or other word) Not having a subject, or having a third person pronoun without an antecedent.

impersonal verb impersonal verbs n
opersonligt verb
(linguistics) A verb used only in the infinitive or in the third person. In the third person, the subject is either implied or a dummy.

impersonator impersonators n
imitatör
One who fraudulently impersonates another person.
An entertainer whose act is based upon performing impressions of others.

impertinent /ɪm.ˈpɜː.tɪ.nənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɝ.tɪ.nənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɝt.nənt/ more impertinent most impertinent adj
impertinent oförskämd näsvis uppstudsig
Insolent, ill-mannered.
irrelevant ovidkommande
Irrelevant, useless.

impiety impieties n
ogudaktighet
(uncountable) The state of being impious.
hänsynslöshet obarmhärtighet
(uncountable) The lack of respect for a god or something sacred.

impious /ɪmˈpaɪəs/ /ˈɪmpi.əs/ more impious most impious adj
gudlös ogudaktig
Not pious.

implacable /-ˈpleɪ-/ /ɪmˈplækəb(ə)l/ /ɪmˈplækəbəl/ more implacable most implacable adj
enveten
Adamant; immovable.

implant /ɪmˈplænt/ /ɪmˈplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmˌplænt/ implants n
implantat
(medicine) Anything surgically implanted in the body, such as a tissue graft or prosthesis, particularly breast implants.

implausible more implausible most implausible adj
osannolik
Not plausible; unlikely; dubious.

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ /ˈɪmpləmɛnt/ implements n
redskap
A tool or instrument for working with.

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ /ˈɪmpləmɛnt/ v
implementera
To bring about; to put into practice; to carry out.

implementation /ˌɪmpləmənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɪmpləmɛnˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɪmplɪmənˈteɪʃn/ implementations n
implementering
The process of moving an idea from concept to reality. In business, engineering and other fields, implementation refers to the building process rather than the design process.
implementation
(electronics) A result of implementing something; a finished product, system or device.

implicature /ɪmˈplɪkət͡ʃə/ /ɪmˈplɪkət͡ʃɚ/ implicatures n
implikatur
(pragmatics) An implied meaning that does not semantically entail.

implied /ɪmˈplaɪd/ more implied most implied adj
underförstådd
Suggested without being stated directly; implicated or hinted at.

implode v
implodera
(transitive) To cause to collapse or burst inward violently.

imply /ɪmˈplaɪ/ v
implicera
(transitive, of a proposition) to have as a necessary consequence
antyda insinuera
(transitive, of a person or proposition) to hint; to insinuate; to suggest tacitly and avoid a direct statement

impolite /ɪmpəˈlaɪt/ impoliter impolitest more impolite most impolite adj
oartig
Not polite; not of polished manners; wanting in good manners.

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ imports n
import införsel
(countable) Something brought in from an exterior source, especially for sale or trade.
(uncountable) The practice of importing.
(countable, Philippines) A foreigner playing in a sports league.
betydelse vikt
(uncountable) Significance, importance.

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ v
importera föra in
(transitive) To bring (something) in from a foreign country, especially for sale or trade.

importance /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ [-ʔn̩s] importances n
vikt betydelse
The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.
vikt
significance or prominence.
ställning
personal status or standing.

important /ɪm.ˈpo(ː)ɹ.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpoə.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɔɹ.dənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɔɹ.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɔː.tənt/ [ɪmˈpʰɔɹʔn̩t] [ɪmˈpʰɔːtənt̚] [ɪmˈpʰɔːʔn̩ʔ] more important most important adj
viktig betydelsefull
Having relevant and crucial value; having import.

importation importations n
lån
(linguistics) The use of a term which consists of formally foreign elements.

importer /ɪmˈpɔː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ importers n
importör
One who, or that which, imports: especially a person or company importing goods into a country.

importune /ɪmpɔɹˈtuːn/ /ɪmpɔːˈtjuːn/ /ɪmˈpɔːtjuːn/ v
besvära
To harass with persistent requests.

impose /ɪmˈpoʊz/ /ɪmˈpəʉz/ /ɪmˈpəʊz/ v
vara till besvär
(intransitive) To be an inconvenience. (on or upon)

impossibility /ɪmˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/ /ɪmˌpɒsɪˈbɪliti/ impossibilities n
omöjlighet
(uncountable) The quality of being impossible.

impossible /ɪmˈpɑ.sə.bl̩/ /ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ /ɪmˈpɒs.ɪ.bəl/ adj
omöjlig ogörlig orealiserbar
Not possible; not able to be done or happen.
omöjlig
(colloquial, of a person) Very difficult to deal with.

impossibly more impossibly most impossibly adv
omöjligen
Not possibly; in an impossible manner.

impostor /ɪmˈpɑstɚ/ /ɪmˈpɒstə/ impostors n
bedragare
Someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity.

impostor syndrome /-dɹəm/ /ɪmˈpɑstɚ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ɪmˈpɒstə ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ impostor syndromes n
bluffsyndromet
(psychology) A psychological phenomenon in which a person is unable to internalize his or her accomplishments, remaining convinced that he or she does not deserve any accompanying success.

impotence /ˈɪmpətəns/ impotences n
impotens
Inability to copulate or beget children; sterility, erectile dysfunction, etc.

impotent /ˈɪm.pə.tənt/ /ˈɪm.pə.tɪnt/ more impotent most impotent adj
impotent
incapable of sexual intercourse, often because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection, having impotentia coeundi

impracticable /ɪmˈpɹaktɪkəb(ə)l/ more impracticable most impracticable adj
outförbar ogenomförbar
not practicable; impossible or difficult in practice

impractical /ɪmˈpɹæktɪkəl/ more impractical most impractical adj
opraktisk
not practical; impracticable

imprecation /ˌɪm.pɹəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ imprecations n
förbannelse
The act of imprecating, or invoking evil upon someone; a prayer that a curse or calamity may befall someone.
A curse.

impregnate /ɪmˈpɹɛɡneɪt/ v
befrukta
(transitive) To cause to become pregnant.
impregnera
(transitive) To fill pores or spaces with a substance.

impregnation /ɪmpɹɛɡˈneɪʃən/ impregnations n
befruktning
The act of making pregnant; fertilization.

impressed /ɪmˈpɹɛst/ more impressed most impressed adj
imponerad
strongly affected, especially favourably
tryckt
stamped, under pressure

impression /ɪmˈpɹɛʃən/ impressions n
avtryck
The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another.
intryck
The overall effect of something, e.g., on a person.
An outward appearance.

impressionable more impressionable most impressionable adj
lättpåverkad
Being easily influenced (especially of young people).

impressive /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ more impressive most impressive adj
imponerande maffig
Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress

imprimatur /ɪmprɪˈmɑtʊɹ/ /ɪmˈprɪmətɚ/ /ɪmˈprɪmətʊɹ/ /ɪmˈpɹɪmətə/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmeɪ.tə/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmeɪ.tɚ/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmeɪ.tʊə/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmɑ.tɚ/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmɑː.tə/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmɑː.tʊə/ imprimantur imprimaturs n
godkännande sanktion
(printing) An official license to publish or print something, especially when censorship applies.
sanktion
(by extension) Any mark of official approval.

imprint /ˈɪm.pɹɪnt/ imprints n
avtryck
An impression; the mark left behind by printing something.

imprison /ɪmˈpɹɪzən/ v
fängsla
(transitive) To put in or as if in prison; confine somebody against their will.

imprisonment /ɪmˈpɹɪzn̩.mənt/ imprisonments n
fångenskap
A confinement in a place, especially a prison or a jail, as punishment for a crime.

improbable /ɪmˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ /ɪmˈpɹɒbəbl̩/ more improbable most improbable adj
osannolik
Not likely to be true.
osannolik föga troligt
Not likely to happen.

impromptu /ɪmˈpɹɑmpt(j)u/ /ɪmˈpɹɒmptju/ adj
improviserad
Improvised; without prior preparation, planning or rehearsal.

improper fraction improper fractions n
oäkta bråk oegentligt bråk
(arithmetic) A vulgar fraction of which the numerator has a greater magnitude than the denominator, such as 3/2.

improper integral improper integrals n
generaliserad integral
(mathematics) An integral where at least one of the endpoints is taken as a limit, either to a specific number or to infinity.

improve /ɪmˈpɹuːv/ v
förbättra
(transitive) To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).
bli bättre förbättras
(obsolete) To disapprove of; to find fault with; to reprove; to censure.
(dated) To use or employ to good purpose; to turn to profitable account.

improved /ɪmˈpɹuːvd/ more improved most improved adj
förbättrad
That has been made better; enhanced.

improvement /ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt/ improvements n
förbättring
The act of making profitable use or application of anything, or the state of being profitably employed; practical application, for example of a doctrine, principle, or theory, stated in a discourse.

improvisation /ɪmpɹəvaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪmˌpɹɑvəˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɪm-/ improvisations n
improvisation
The act or art of composing and making music, poetry, and the like, extemporaneously
That which is improvised; an impromptu.
Musical technique, characteristic of blues music.

improvise /ˈɪmpɹəvaɪz/ v
improvisera
To make something up or invent it as one goes on; to proceed guided only by imagination, intuition, and guesswork rather than by a careful plan.

improvised explosive device improvised explosive devices n
improviserade sprängmedel
An unconventional or amateur explosive weapon made from nonmilitary components, especially one used by guerillas, commandos or terrorists.

impudent /ˈɪmpjədn̩t/ /ˈɪmpjʊdənt/ impudenter impudentest more impudent most impudent adj
näsvis oförskämd uppnosig
Not showing due respect; bold-faced, impertinent.

impugn /ɪmˈpjuːn/ v
angripa attackera
(transitive, obsolete) To assault, attack.
bestrida angripa attackera ifrågasätta jäva
(transitive) To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action; to question the truth or validity of.

impulse /ˈɪmpʌls/ impulses n
impuls ingivelse
A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
impuls
(physics) The integral of force over time.

impulse purchase impulse purchases n
impulsköp
Something bought spontaneously, without planning or thought.

impulsivity impulsivities n
impulsivitet
The quality of being impulsive, impulsiveness; inclination to act on impulse rather than thought.

impunity /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/ impunities n
straffrihet
(uncountable) Freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behaviour etc.

impure /ɪmˈpjʊə(ɹ)/ more impure most impure adj
oren
Not pure

impute /ɪmˈpjuːt/ v
tillskriva
(transitive) To attribute or ascribe (responsibility or fault) to a cause or source.

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ more in most in adj
inne
In fashion; popular.
ankommande inkommande
Incoming.

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adv
inne
in
Towards the speaker or other reference point.
After the beginning of something.
(in combination, after a verb) Denotes a gathering of people assembled for the stated activity, sometimes, though not always, suggesting a protest.

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ preposition
i om
Surrounded by; among; amidst.
i på
Within (a certain elapsed time); by the end of.
Part of; a member of; out of; from among.
Used to indicate a language, script, tone, etc. of a text, speech, etc.
om i
At the end of (a period of time).
under om
During (a period of time).
i in in i
Into.
i
Pertaining to; with regard to.

in a jiffy
på momangen
Very quickly; without delay.

in a nutshell adv
i ett nötskal kort sagt
(idiomatic) In summary; briefly or simply.

in a pinch
om det kniper
(idiomatic) In an urgent or difficult situation; when no other solution is available.

in a row
i sträck
successively, one after the other.

in a way
på sätt och vis på ett sätt
To a certain degree; to an extent; in a certain sense.

in addition adv
dessutom därtill
(conjunctive, idiomatic) Also; as well; besides.

in all honesty
i ärlighetens namn
(idiomatic) honestly; in truth

in any case
i alla fall hur som helst
Whatever is the case.

in black and white
svart på vitt
(idiomatic) Explicitly, in writing, clearly and without doubt or misunderstanding, without any grey areas.
svartvitt
(literally) Using shades of gray rather than color.

in broad daylight /ɪn bɹɑd ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/ /ɪn bɹɔd ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/ /ɪn bɹɔːd ˈdeɪlaɪt/
mitt på ljusan dag
In ample natural illumination, during the daytime.
mitt på ljusa dagen mitt på blanka dagen mitt på ljusan dag på öppen gata
(figurative) In a blatant and publicly visible manner during the day.

in case /ɪn ˈkeɪs/ conjunction
ifall i händelse
To allow for the possibility that.
(mostly, North American) If.

in case of preposition
i det fall ifall
If there should be.

in cold blood
kallblodigt med berått mod
(idiomatic) In a ruthless and unfeeling manner, particularly as applied to first-degree murder committed without provocation and with malice aforethought.

in common
gemensamt
Shared with one or more others.

in conclusion
sammanfattningsvis
As a conclusion; to finish.

in demand more in demand most in demand adj
eftersökt efterfrågad eftertraktad
sought-after; popular; coveted

in detail adv
utförligt
(idiomatic) Thoroughly; including every detail; with all particulars.

in due course
i sinom tid
When the time is right; presently; eventually.

in due time /ɪn djuː taɪm/ /ɪn du taɪm/ /ɪn dʒuː taɪm/
i sinom tid när tiden är inne
Eventually; when ready; at an opportune moment.

in extenso adv
in extenso
At full length.

in fact
faktiskt
(modal) Actually, in truth.

in favor of preposition
för
For; in support of; approving, supporting.
For the benefit of; to the order of.
Out of preference for.

in flagrante delicto /ɪn fləˌɡɹæn.teɪ dɪˈlɪk.təʊ/ adv
på bar gärning med byxorna nere
In the act of committing a misdeed.
med byxorna nere
While performing sexual activity.

in front of preposition
framför
At or near the front part of (something).
framför inför
In the presence of, in view of (someone).

in heat
brunstig i löp

in heaven's name
i fridens namn i hela fridens namn
(idiomatic) An intensifier used with questions.

in hindsight phraseologicalUnit
i efterhand
Denoting coming to an understanding of the full nature of an event after it has already occurred.

in jest /ɪn.dʒɛst/
på skoj på skämt
(idiomatic) As a joke.

in kind adv
i natura in natura
(of paying or giving) With goods or services (as opposed to cash).

in lieu /ɪn.l(j)uː/ adv
i stället
instead; in place

in lieu of preposition
i stället för
Instead of; in place of.

in living memory
i mannaminne
(idiomatic) In recent history, in recorded history amongst the lifespan of extant people; events or situations which can be remembered by people that are still alive.

in love
förälskad kär
(transitive with with) Enamored (of a person, etc.)
förtjust i
(transitive with with) (informal) Very fond (of an idea, etc.)

in memoriam /ɪn məˈmɔɹ.i.əm/ /ɪn məˈmɔː.ɹi.əm/ adv
in memoriam till minne av
In memory (of); as a memorial.

in my opinion
i min mening
according to me

in no time
på nolltid
(idiomatic) Very soon.

in one's element
vara i sitt esse
In a situation which is entirely suitable, familiar, or enjoyable.

in order that conjunction
så att
So that; used to indicate purpose

in order to phraseologicalUnit
för att
As a means of achieving the specified end; to.

in other words
med andra ord m.a.o.
(conjunctive, idiomatic) Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification.

in particular
i synnerhet särskilt
(focus) Especially, individually or specifically.

in passing
i förbifarten
Incidentally; as a brief diversion from another topic etc.

in peace
i frid

in person
personligen
With one's own body and physical presence; not through media, a representative, or indirectly.

in practice
i praktiken
Really, in effect; not just hypothetically.

in principle
i princip
With regard to the fundamentals, but not to the particulars.
According to theory.

in private
i enrum mellan fyra ögon
Privately, where no one else can see or hear.

in retrospect
i efterhand
When looked back upon as a past event; as can be seen now, but not at the time.

in so many words
ord för ord
Verbatim; using exactly the given words.

in spite of preposition
trots

in that case adv
i så fall

in the act
på bar gärning
(idiomatic) In the process of doing something considered criminal or otherwise wrong; used to emphasize the eye-witness evidence.

in the blink of an eye
i en handvändning i ett huj på ett ögonblick i ett nafs
(idiomatic) immediately, instantaneously

in the end
till slut
Eventually, finally.

in the first place /ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst pleɪs/ /ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst plæɪs/ /ɪn ðə ˈfɜ˞st pleɪs/
från (första) början
(sequence, idiomatic) to begin with; earlier; firstly; originally; at the start,

in the flesh
i egen hög person
Present in a physical body; in person.

in the future
i framtiden
At a future time, at some point in the future.

in the heat of the moment
i stundens hetta

in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king proverb
i de blindas land är den enögde kung
Even someone with limited abilities or opportunities is dominant over, and considered special by, those who have even fewer abilities and opportunities; the value of any ability depends on its prevalence.

in the limelight
i rampljuset
(idiomatic) In the focus of attention, especially from the media.

in the long run
i längden i det långa loppet
(idiomatic) After a very long time; eventually; over a long period of time; more generally.

in the making
i vardande
(idiomatic) In development; in the process of being made or evolving.

in the nick of time
i elfte timmen i grevens tid i sista stund i sista ögonblicket
(idiomatic) At the last possible moment; at the last minute.

in the past
förfluten förr förr i tiden i det förgångna
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in the same boat adj
sitta i samma båt
(idiomatic) In the same situation or predicament; having the same problems.

in the way
i vägen
(idiomatic) obstructing, blocking, or hindering

in three days adv
om tre dagar överövermorgon

in time
i tid
At or before the time assigned.
(with for) Sufficiently early.

in total
totalt sammanlagt
Including all aspects of something.

in tow
på släp
(of a vehicle, conveyance, etc.) Pulled by means of an attached line, such as a cable, chain, or rope.
släptåg
(figuratively, usually of persons) Following or accompanying under the direction of another, as if attached by a line and being pulled.

in turn
i tur och ordning i turordning
One after the other; one at a time; in succession; successively.
på tur
In due order; in proper sequence; in a determined or measured sequence, as a waiting line or queue.
i gengäld
In response; in return.
i sin tur
Having a relationship sequentially comparable to one just mentioned; accordingly or similarly, with respect to sequence, precedence, or hierarchy.

in twain
itu
(archaic) In two, in halves, into two parts, asunder

in two
itu
(set phrase) Into two parts.

in utero adv
I livmodern
Occurring while a baby is within their mother's womb.

in vain more in vain most in vain adv
förgäves
(idiomatic) Without success or a result; ending in failure.

in vitro fertilization in vitro fertilizations n
in vitro-fertilisering provrörsbefruktning
(medicine) The fertilization of an egg by sperm outside of a woman's body; normally used as a treatment for infertility.

in- prefix
o- in-
(non-productive) Used with certain words to reverse their meaning

in-depth more in-depth most in-depth adj
ingående djupgående
Thorough; comprehensive.

in-kind adj
natura
(payment or gift) consisting of goods or commodities (as opposed to cash)

in-law in-laws n
ingift släkting genom giftermål
(often, in the plural) A relative by marriage (or through affinity).

inability /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ inabilities n
oförmåga
Lack of the ability to do something; incapability.

inaccessible /ˌɪnəkˈsɛsɪbl̩/ more inaccessible most inaccessible adj
oåtkomlig otillgänglig
Not able to be accessed; out of reach; inconvenient.
ouppnåelig onåbar
Not able to be reached; unattainable.

inaccuracy /ɪnˈakjəɹəsi/ /ɪnˈakjʊɹəsi/ /ɪnˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ inaccuracies n
felaktighet
(uncountable) The property of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy.
(countable) A statement, passage etc. that is inaccurate or false.

inaction /ɪnˈækʃən/ inactions n
overksamhet
Lack of action or activity or labor

inactive /ɪnˈæktɪv/ more inactive most inactive adj
inaktiv
Not active, temporarily or permanently.

inactivity inactivities n
inaktivitet overksamhet
The quality of being inactive; idleness; passiveness.

inadvertent /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtn̩t/ /ˌɪnədˈvɝtn̩t/ adj
oavsiktlig
Not intentional; not on purpose; not conscious.

inadvertently adv
oavsiktligt
Unintentionally; because of an oversight.

inalienable /ɪˈneɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/ /ɪˈneɪ.lɪ.ə.nə.bəl/ adj
oförytterlig
(grammar) Of or pertaining to a noun belonging to a special class in which the possessive construction differs from the norm, especially for particular familial relationships and body parts.

inane /ɪˈneɪn/ inaner inanest more inane most inane adj
andefattig intetsägande
Lacking sense or meaning, often to the point of boredom or annoyance.

inanimate /ɪnˈænɪmət/ more inanimate most inanimate adj
livlös obesjälad
(grammar) Not animate.

inapposite /ɪnˈæpəzɪt/ more inapposite most inapposite adj
olämplig opassande
inappropriate, not suitable for the situation

inappropriate /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/ /ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/ more inappropriate most inappropriate adj
olämplig opassande
Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.

inappropriately more inappropriately most inappropriately adv
olämpligt
in an inappropriate manner

inattentiveness n
ouppmärksamhet
The property of being inattentive.

inaudible adj
ohörbar
Unable to be heard or not loud enough to be heard.

inaugurate /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊɹət/ /ɪˈnɔːɡəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnɔːɡəɹət/ v
inviga
(transitive) To induct into office with a formal ceremony.
(transitive) To dedicate ceremoniously; to initiate something in a formal manner.

inauguration /ɪnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/ inaugurations n
installation
The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.

inauspicious /ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/ more inauspicious most inauspicious adj
olycksbringande olycksbådande
Not auspicious; ill-omened

inbetweener inbetweeners n
mellanting
A person who or thing that falls between different groups or characteristics.

inboard /ɪn.ˈbɔːɹd/ adj
inombords
(nautical) within a ship

inbox /ˈɪmbɑks/ /ˈɪmbɒks/ /ˈɪnbɑks/ /ˈɪnbɒks/ inboxes n
inkorg
A container in which papers to be dealt with are put.
(computing) An electronic folder serving the same purpose, but for electronic files, especially email.

inbred /ˈɪnˌbɹɛd/ /ˌɪnˈbɹɛd/ more inbred most inbred adj
inavlad
(often, pejorative) Having an ancestry characterized by inbreeding.

inbreeding inbreedings n
inavel
(biology) Breeding between members of a relatively small population, especially one in which most members are related.

inc. /ɪŋk/ adj
AB
incorporated

incalculable /ɪn.kæl.kjə.lə.bl/ [ɪnˈkʰæɫ.kjəˌlə.bl̩] more incalculable most incalculable adj
oberäknelig
(not comparable, mathematics) Impossible to calculate.

incandescence /ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.əns/ /ˌɪn.kənˈdɛs.əns/ incandescences n
glöd glödning
(physics) the emission of visible light by a hot body

incandescent /ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.ənt/ /ˌɪn.kənˈdɛs.ənt/ /ˌɪŋ.kænˈdɛs.ənt/ more incandescent most incandescent adj
bländande
Shining very brightly.

incantation /ɪnkænˈteɪʃən/ incantations n
besvärjelse
The act or process of using formulas and/or usually rhyming words, sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or creating other magical results.
A formula of words used as above.
(computing, slang) Any esoteric command or procedure.

incarcerate /ɪnˈkɑɹ.səˌɹeɪt/ /ɪnˈkɑː.səˌɹeɪt/ v
inspärra
(chiefly, US) To lock away; to imprison, especially for breaking the law.

incarnation /ˌɪŋ.kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪŋ.kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ incarnations n
inkarnation
An incarnate being or form.
A person or thing regarded as embodying or exhibiting some quality, idea, or the like.

incense /ɪnˈsɛns/ /ˈɪnsɛns/ incenses n
rökelse virak
A perfume used in the rites of various religions.

incentive /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ incentives n
incitament morot
Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.

inception /ɪnˈsɛpʃn/ /ɪnˈsɛpʃən/ inceptions n
början påbörjande start
The creation or beginning of something; the establishment.

incessant /ɪnˈsɛs.ənt/ more incessant most incessant adj
oavlåtlig oupphörlig oavbruten ständig
Without pause or stop; not ending, especially to the point of annoyance.

incest /ˈɪnsɛst/ incests n
incest blodskam
Sexual relations between close relatives, especially immediate family members and sometimes first cousins, usually considered taboo; in many jurisdictions, close relatives are not allowed to marry, and incest is a crime.

incestuous more incestuous most incestuous adj
incestuös
Pertaining to or engaging in incest.

inch /ɪnt͡ʃ/ inch inches n
tum
An English unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 cm, roughly the width of a thumb.
Any of various similar units of length in other traditional systems of measurement.

inchoate /ɪnˈkoʊeɪt/ /ɪnˈkoʊət/ /ɪnˈkəʊeɪt/ /ɪnˈkəʊət/ more inchoate most inchoate adj
outvecklad
Recently started but not fully formed yet; just begun; only elementary or immature.

incidence /ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/ incidences n
incidens
The extent or the relative frequency of something happening.

incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ incidents n
händelse tilldragelse
(countable, uncountable) An event or occurrence.
incident händelse olyckshändelse tillbud tilldragelse
An event that causes or may cause an interruption or a crisis, such as a workplace illness or a software error.

incidentally more incidentally most incidentally adv
i förbigående apropå
(manner) In an incidental manner; not of central or critical importance.

incinerate /ɪnˈsɪnjɚeɪt/ /ɪnˈsɪnəɹeɪt/ /ɪnˈsɪnəɹət/ /ɪnˈsɪnɚeɪt/ v
förbränna
(transitive) To destroy by burning.

incineration incinerations n
förbränning
The act of incinerating, or the state of being incinerated; cremation.

incinerator incinerators n
förbränningsugn
A furnace that burns refuse.

incircle incircles n
tangeringscirkel
(geometry) A circle within a polygon, especially a triangle, that is tangent to each side.

incisor /ɪnˈsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ incisors n
framtand incisiv
(anatomy, zootomy) A narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth of mammals, between the canines and adapted for cutting; in humans there are four in each jaw.

inclement /ɪnˈklɛm.ənt/ /ˈɪn.kləm.ənt/ more inclement most inclement adj
bister omild stormig sträng
Stormy, of rough weather; not clement.
obeveklig oförsonlig
(obsolete) Merciless, unrelenting.

inclination /ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ inclinations n
böjelse
A tendency.

include /ɪnˈkluːd/ v
inkludera inberäkna ta med
To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.
inkludera innefatta
To consider as part of something; to comprehend.

including /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/ /ɪŋˈkluːdɪŋ/ preposition
inklusive bland annat däribland
Such as, among which; introducing one or more parts of the group or topic just mentioned.

inclusive /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/ more inclusive most inclusive adj
allomfattande fullständig omfattande
Including (almost) everything within its scope.

inclusive or inclusive ors n
inklusivt eller
(logic, computing) A logical connective joining two or more predicates that yields the logical value "true" when at least one of the predicates is true.

incognito /ˌɪnkɒɡˈniːtoʊ/ /ˌɪnˈkɒɡnɪtoʊ/ adj
inkognito
Without being known; in an assumed character, or under an assumed title; in disguise.

incognito /ˌɪnkɒɡˈniːtoʊ/ /ˌɪnˈkɒɡnɪtoʊ/ adv
inkognito
Without revealing one's identity.

incoherent more incoherent most incoherent adj
osammanhängande
Not making logical sense; not logically connected or consistent.

incoherently more incoherently most incoherently adv
osammanhängande
In an incoherent manner

incombustibility n
obrännbarhet
The quality or state of being incombustible.

incombustible /ˌɪŋkəmˈbʌstɪbəl/ more incombustible most incombustible adj
obrännbar
Not capable of catching fire and burning; not flammable.

income /ˈɪnˌkʌm/ incomes n
inkomst
Money one earns by working or by capitalising on the work of others.

income statement income statements n
resultaträkning
(accounting) A calculation which shows the profit or loss of an accounting unit (company, municipality, foundation etc.) during a specific period of time, providing a summary of how the profit or loss is calculated from gross revenue and expenses.

income tax income taxes n
inkomstskatt
A tax levied on earned and unearned income, net of allowed deductions.

incommensurability /ˌɪŋkəˌmɛnʃʊɹəˈbɪlɪti/ n
inkommensurabilitet
The state or characteristic of being incommensurable.

incommensurable /ɪn.kəˈmɛn(t).sə.ɹə.bəl/ /ɪn.kəˈmɛnt͡ʃ.ɹə.bəl/ /ɪnkəˈmɛnsjʊəɹəbəl/ /ɪnkəˈmɛnʃ(ə)ɹəbəl/ more incommensurable most incommensurable adj
inkommensurabel

incompatible /ˌɪnkəmˈpætɪbəl/ /ˌɪŋkəmˈpætɪbəl/ more incompatible most incompatible adj
inkompatibel oförenlig
Of two things: that cannot coexist; not congruous because of differences; unable to function together due to dissimilarities.

incompetence incompetences n
inkompetens
Inability to perform; lack of competence; ineptitude.

incomplete /ɪn.kəm.ˈpliːt/ more incomplete most incomplete adj
ofullständig inkomplett ofullbordad
Not complete; not finished

incompleteness incompletenesses n
ofullständighet
The state or condition of being not complete.

incomprehensible /ˌɪnkɑmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ more incomprehensible most incomprehensible adj
obegriplig ofattbar
impossible or very difficult to understand.

incompressible adj
inkompressibel
Not compressible.

inconceivable /ɪn.kənˈsiː.və.bl̩/ more inconceivable most inconceivable adj
ofattbar obegriplig
Unable to be conceived or imagined; unbelievable.

inconsequential /ɪnˌkɑnsəˈkwɛnʃəl/ /ɪnˌkɒn.səˈkwɛn.ʃəl/ more inconsequential most inconsequential adj
oviktig
Having no consequence; not consequential; of little importance.

inconsiderate /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdəɹɪt/ /ˌɪŋ-/ more inconsiderate most inconsiderate adj
hänsynslös
Not considerate of others.

inconsistent /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/ more inconsistent most inconsistent adj
inkonsekvent
Not consistent or coherent in thought or behavior.
Not consistent:

inconspicuous /ˌɪn.kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ more inconspicuous most inconspicuous adj
diskret dold fördold förstulen oansenlig omärklig
Not prominent nor easily noticeable. [from 1828]

incontestable more incontestable most incontestable adj
obestridlig
Not contestable; indisputable; certain

incontinence /ɪnˈkɒntɪnəns/ incontinences n
inkontinens
(urology) The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces).

incontrovertible /ˌɪŋ.kɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.təbl̩/ more incontrovertible most incontrovertible adj
obestridlig
Not capable of being denied, challenged, or disputed; closed to questioning.

incontrovertibly /ɪnˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː(ɹ).tɪ.bli/ /ˌɪnˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.tə.bli/ more incontrovertibly most incontrovertibly adv
ovedersägligen
In an incontrovertible manner; in a manner not capable of being denied, challenged, or disputed.

inconvenience /ɪnkənˈvinjəns/ /ɪnkənˈviːnɪəns/ /ɪŋk-/ inconveniences n
olägenhet besvär krångel strul
Something that is not convenient, something that bothers.

inconvenience /ɪnkənˈvinjəns/ /ɪnkənˈviːnɪəns/ /ɪŋk-/ v
besvära förorsaka besvär
to bother; to discomfort

incorporate /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.e(ɪ)t/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.eɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.ət/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɹe(ɪ)t/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɹeɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔː.pə.ɹeɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔː.pə.ɹət/ v
arbeta in införliva inkorporera inlemma innefatta lägga till
(transitive) To include (something) as a part.
(US, legal) To include (another clause or guarantee of the US constitution) as a part (of the Fourteenth Amendment, such that the clause binds not only the federal government but also state governments).
blanda legera
(transitive) To mix (something in) as an ingredient; to blend
uppta
(transitive) To admit as a member of a company
göra till en korporation
(transitive) To form into a legal company.

incorrect /ˌɪnkəˈɹekt/ /ˌɪnkəˈɹɛkt/ more incorrect most incorrect adj
inkorrekt felaktig
Not correct; erroneous or wrong.

incorrigible /ɪnˈkɒɹɪdʒəb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɒɹɪdʒɪb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɔɹəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɔɹɪd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ adj
oförbätterlig
Incurably depraved; not reformable.

incorruptible more incorruptible most incorruptible adj
omutbar omutlig
Incapable of being bribed or morally corrupted; inflexibly just and upright.

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ increases n
ökning
An amount by which a quantity is increased.
For a quantity, the act or process of becoming larger

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ v
växa öka
(intransitive) (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.
öka
(transitive) To make (a quantity, etc.) larger.

increasing function increasing functions n
växande funktion
(mathematics) Any function of a real variable whose value increases (or is constant) as the variable increases.

incredible /ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbəl/ [ɪ̈ŋˈkɹ̥ʷɛɾəbəɫ] [ɪ̈ŋˈkɹ̥ʷɛɾəbɫ̩] more incredible most incredible adj
otrolig
(literal) Too implausible to be credible; beyond belief; unbelievable. [from 15th c.]
(figurative) Amazing; astonishing; awe-inspiring.

incredulity /ˌɪnkɹɪˈdjuːlɪti/ incredulities n
klentrogenhet misstrogenhet
Unwillingness or inability to believe; doubt about the truth or verisimilitude of something; disbelief.

incredulous /ɪnˈkɹɛdjʊləs/ /ˌɪn.ˈkɹɛ.d͡ʒə.ləs/ more incredulous most incredulous adj
misstrogen skeptisk
Skeptical, disbelieving, or unable to believe. [from 16th c.]
otrolig
(largely, _, obsolete, now, only, _, nonstandard) Difficult to believe; incredible. [from 17th c.]

incredulously more incredulously most incredulously adv
misstroget
In an incredulous manner; tending to disbelieve; skeptically.

increment /ˈɪŋkɹɪmn̩t/ increments n
tillväxt ökning
The action of increasing or becoming greater.
inkrement ökning
The amount of increase.
(grammar) A syllable in excess of the number of the nominative singular or the second-person singular present indicative.

incremental more incremental most incremental adj
inkrementell gradvis stegvis
Occurring over a series of gradual increments, or small steps.

incubation period incubation periods n
inkubationstid
(epidemiology) The time elapsed between an exposure to a pathogenic organism, a chemical or radiation, and the appearance of signs and symptoms.

incubator /ˈɪn.kjuːˌbeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈɪn.kjuːˌbeɪ.ɾə(ɹ)] [ˈɪn.kjuːˌbeɪ.ɾɚ] incubators n
inkubator företagskuvös
(business) A support programme for the development of entrepreneurial companies.

incubus /ˈɪn.kjə.bəs/ /ˈɪŋ.kjʊ.bəs/ incubi incubuses n
incubus
(medieval folklore) An evil spirit supposed to oppress people while asleep, especially to have sex with women as they sleep.

incumbent /ɪnˈkʌmb(ə)nt/ /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ /ɪŋ-/ more incumbent most incumbent adj
sittande
(zoology) Of a body part such as a hair, spine, or wing: bent downwards or otherwise positioned so that it, or part of it, rests on or touches something else; specifically (ornithology) , of the hind toe of a bird: fully resting on a support.
Being the current holder of an office or a title; specifically (Christianity, obsolete) , of an ecclesiastical benefice.
ansvarig pliktig pliktskyldig
Followed by on or upon: imposed on one as an obligation, especially due to one's office or position.

incunabulum /ˌɪn.kjʊˈnæb.jʊ.ləm/ incunabula n
inkunabel vaggtryck
(printing) A book, single sheet, or image that was printed before the year 1501 in Europe.

incur /ɪnˈkɜː/ /ɪnˈkɝ/ v
ådra sig
(transitive) to bring upon oneself or expose oneself to, especially something inconvenient, harmful, or onerous; to become liable or subject to

incurable /ˌɪnˈkjʊəɹəbl/ /ˌɪnˈkjʊɹəbl/ adj
obotlig
Of an illness, condition, etc, that is unable to be cured; healless.

indebted /ɪnˈdɛtɪd/ more indebted most indebted adj
skyldig
Obligated, especially financially.

indecision /ɪndɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n/ indecisions n
obeslutsamhet vankelmod velighet
The inability to decide on a course of action, especially if two or more possibilities exist.

indecisive /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ more indecisive most indecisive adj
obeslutsam tvehågsen vankelmodig velig villrådig
(of a person) Not decisive; not marked by promptness or decision.
osäker
(of a contest etc.) inconclusive or uncertain

indecomposable /ˌɪndiːkəmˈpəʊzəbəl/ adj
odelbar osönderdelbar
Not decomposable: unable to be decomposed.

indecorous more indecorous most indecorous adj
opassande otillbörlig otillständig
Improper, immodest, or indecent.

indeed /ɪnˈdid/ /ɪnˈdiːd/ adv
sannerligen minsann
(modal) Truly; in fact; actually.
minsann
(degree, after the adjective modified) In fact.

indeed /ɪnˈdid/ /ɪnˈdiːd/ interjection
minsann sannerligen
Indicates emphatic agreement.

indefatigable /ˌɪn.də-/ /ˌɪn.dəˈfæt.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.dɪ.fəˈti.ɡə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.dɪˈfæt.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/ [ˌɪn.dəˈfæɾ.ɪ.ɡə.bəl] more indefatigable most indefatigable adj
outtröttlig
Extremely persistent and untiring.

indefensible more indefensible most indefensible adj
försvarslös
Not defensible; not capable of being defended.
oförsvarlig
(figurative) Incapable of being justified or excused.

indefinite /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/ more indefinite most indefinite adj
obestämd
Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.
(mathematics) Being an integral without specified limits.
oklar
Vague or unclear.
obestämd oklar
(linguistics) Designating an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things

indefinite article indefinite articles n
obestämd artikel
(grammar) A word preceding a noun to indicate that the noun refers to any member of the class of objects named by the noun.

indefinite integral indefinite integrals n
obestämd integral
(mathematics) A function whose derivative is a given function; an antiderivative

indegree /ˈɪndəˌɡɹiː/ indegrees n
ingrad
(graph theory) The number of edges directed into a vertex in a directed graph

indelible /ɪnˈdɛləbl/ more indelible most indelible adj
outplånlig
(figurative) Incapable of being canceled, lost, or forgotten.

indemnity /ɪnˈdɛmnɪti/ indemnities n
ersättning kompensation skadeersättning
Repayment; compensation for loss or injury.

indentation /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/ indentations n
indentering
The act of indenting or state of being indented.
indrag
(typography) The act of beginning a line or series of lines at a little distance within the flush line of the column or page, as in the common way of beginning the first line of a paragraph.

independence /ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/ independences n
självständighet oavhängighet
The quality or state of being independent; lack of dependence; the state of not being reliant on, or controlled by, others.

independence day independence days n
självständighetsdag
An annual celebration commemorating the anniversary of a nation's assumption of independent statehood.

independent /ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/ more independent most independent adj
oberoende självständig
Not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free.

independent variable independent variables n
oberoende variabel
(algebra) In an equation, any variable whose value is not dependent on any other in the equation.

independently /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/ more independently most independently adv
självständigt
In an independent manner.

indescribable /ɪndɪˈskɹaɪbəbl̩/ more indescribable most indescribable adj
obeskrivlig
Impossible (or very difficult) to describe.

indescribably more indescribably most indescribably adv
obeskrivligt
In an indescribable manner.

indestructible adj
oförstörbar oförgänglig outplånlig
Not destructible; incapable of decomposition or of being destroyed; invincible.

indeterminate /ɪndɪˈtɜː(ɹ)mɪnət/ more indeterminate most indeterminate adj
obestämd
Not accurately determined or determinable.

index /ˈɪndɛks/ index's indexes indices n
index förteckning
An alphabetical listing of items and their location.
index
(economics) A single number calculated from an array of prices or of quantities.
(computing, especially, programming, and, databases) An integer or other key indicating the location of data, e.g. within an array, vector, database table, associative array, or hash table.
(computing, databases) A data structure that improves the performance of operations on a table.

index card index cards n
kartotekskort
A piece of heavy paper stock used to record information to be stored in an index.

indicate /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/ v
anvisa
To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

indication /ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ indications n
tecken
(rare) A mark or another symbol used to represent something.

indicative mood indicative moods n
indikativ
(grammar) The mood of a verb used in ordinary, factual, or objective statements.

indicator /ˈɪn.dɪ.ˌkeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ indicators n
indikator
A pointer or index that indicates something.
The needle or dial on such a meter.
(chemistry) Any of many substances, such as litmus, used to indicate the concentration of a substance, or the degree of a reaction.
(economics) A measure, such as unemployment rate, which can be used to predict economic trends.
mätare
A meter or gauge.
blinker körriktningsvisare blinkljus
(UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland , automotive ) A turn signal; each of the flashing lights on each side of a vehicle which indicate a turn is being made to left or right, or a lane change etc.

indict /ˌɪnˈdaɪt/ v
angripa anklaga beskylla
To accuse of wrongdoing; charge.
åtala
(legal) To make a formal accusation or indictment for a crime against (a party) by the findings of a jury, especially a grand jury.

indictment /ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/ indictments n
anklagelse
(countable, uncountable) An accusation of wrongdoing; a criticism or condemnation. [from 19th c.]

indifference /ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹəns/ /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹəns/ indifferences n
likgiltighet
The state of being indifferent.

indifferent /ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt/ /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹənt/ more indifferent most indifferent adj
likgiltig
Not making a difference; without significance or importance.
(obsolete) Not different, matching.

indigent /ɪnˈd(a)ɪd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/ more indigent most indigent adj
utblottad behövande fattig nödlidande
Poor; destitute; in need.

indigent /ɪnˈd(a)ɪd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/ indigents n
behövande
A person in need, or in poverty.

indigestion indigestions n
indigestion
A condition of heartburn, nausea, or other stomach-related pain, sometimes caused by eating too quickly.

indignant /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/ more indignant most indignant adj
förtrytsam harmsen
Showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong.

indignation /ˌɪn.dɪɡ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ indignations n
förtrytelse harm
An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ more indigo most indigo adj
indigo
having a deep purplish-blue colour

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ indigoes indigos n
indigoblå indigo
A purplish-blue colour.
indigo
An indigo-colored dye obtained from certain plants (the indigo plant or woad), or a similar synthetic dye.

indigo bunting indigo buntings n
indigofink
A blue bunting of North America (Passerina cyanea).

indirect free kick indirect free kicks n
indirekt frispark
(soccer) a free kick from which a goal may be scored only after the ball has been played by at least one other player

indirect object indirect objects n
dativobjekt indirekt objekt
(grammar) A grammatical role of a ditransitive verb that manifests a secondary or passive participant in an action, often a recipient or goal.

indiscreet indiscreeter indiscreetest adj
indiskret oblyg
Not discreet; lacking in discretion.

indiscriminate /ɪn.dɪsˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ət/ more indiscriminate most indiscriminate adj
urskillningslös oaktsam
Without care or making distinctions, thoughtless.

indispensable /ɪndɪˈspɛnsəbəl/ more indispensable most indispensable adj
oumbärlig omistlig oundgänglig
(ecclesiastical, obsolete) Not admitting ecclesiastical dispensation; not subject to release or exemption; that cannot be allowed by bending the canonical rules. [16th–17th c.]
oumbärlig
Absolutely necessary or requisite; that one cannot do without. [from 17th c.]

indisputable /ˌɪn.dɪˈspju.tə.bəɫ/ /ˌɪn.dɪˈspjuː.tə.bəɫ/ more indisputable most indisputable adj
obestridlig odiskutabel
Not disputable; not open to question; obviously true

indistinct /ˌɪndɪsˈtɪŋkt/ more indistinct most indistinct adj
diffus
(of an image etc) not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim
oklar vag
(of speech) difficult to understand through being muffled or slurred

indium /ˈɪndi.əm/ indiums n
indium
A chemical element (symbol In) with an atomic number of 49: a soft silvery-white metal.

individual /ɪndɪˈvɪdjʊ(ə)l/ /ɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊ(ə)l/ /ˌɪndə-/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒ(u)əl/ more individual most individual adj
enskild individuell
Relating to a single person or thing as opposed to more than one.
individuell
Intended for a single person as opposed to more than one person.

individual /ɪndɪˈvɪdjʊ(ə)l/ /ɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊ(ə)l/ /ˌɪndə-/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒ(u)əl/ individuals n
individ enskild
A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

individual pursuit n
individuell sprint
(cycle racing) A discipline in track cycling where two opposing cyclists start on opposite sides of the track and try to catch their opponent, or get a faster time over a pre-decided distance.

individual sport individual sports n
ensamsport
A sport which is practiced by two opposing individuals or one individual, rather than a team.

individualism individualisms n
individualism
The moral stance, political philosophy, or social outlook that promotes independence and self-reliance of individual people, while opposing the interference with each person's choices by society, the state, or any other group or institution.

individualistic more individualistic most individualistic adj
individualistisk
More interested in individual people than in society as a whole

individualization individualizations n
individualisering
The act of individualizing; the state of being individualized.

individually /ˌɪndə-/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒ(u)əli/ adv
individuellt
As individuals, separately, independently.

indivisible /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzɪbəl/ adj
odelbar
Incapable of being divided; atomic.
(arithmetic) Incapable of being divided by a specific integer without leaving a remainder.

indoctrinate v
indoktrinera
To teach with a biased, one-sided or uncritical ideology; to brainwash.

indoctrination indoctrinations n
indoktrinering
The act of indoctrinating, or the condition of being indoctrinated

indole /ˈɪndɒl/ /ˈɪndəʊl/ indoles n
indol
(organic compound) An organic compound, C8H7N, found in coal tar, and produced in the gut by the bacterial decomposition of tryptophan; it is an aromatic bicyclic heterocycle having a benzene ring fused with a pyrrole ring; indole and its derivatives occur widely in nature and have many industrial applications.

indolence /ˈɪndl̩(ə)ns/ /ˈɪndl̩əns/ /ˈɪndəl(ə)ns/ indolences n
indolens lojhet slöhet
Habitual laziness or sloth.

indomitable /ɪnˈdɑmɪtəbl̩/ /ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbl̩/ more indomitable most indomitable adj
okuvlig genstörtig oregerlig ostyrbar otämjbar
Incapable of being subdued, overcome, or vanquished.

indoors /ɪnˈdɔɹz/ /ɪnˈdɔːz/ adv
inomhus
Inside, into, or within a building.

indri /ˈɪndɹi/ indris n
indri
One of the largest living lemurs (Indri indri), native to Madagascar.

indubitably /ɪnˈdjuː.bɪ.tə.bli/ /ɪnˈdu.bɪ.tə.bli/ more indubitably most indubitably adv
otvivelaktigt utan tvivel
In a manner that leaves no possibility of doubt; undoubtedly.

induct /ɪnˈdʌkt/ v
installera
To formally or ceremoniously install in an office, position, etc.
inkalla kalla in
To draft into military service.

indulge /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/ v
unna
To give way to (a habit or temptation); to not oppose or restrain.

indulgence /ɪnˈdʌl.d͡ʒəns/ indulgences n
avlat
(Roman Catholicism) A pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory, after the sinner has been granted absolution.

indulgent /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒənt/ more indulgent most indulgent adj
överseende eftergiven svag tillåtande
Disposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or yield to one's own or another's desires, etc., or to be compliant, lenient, or forbearing;

industrial /ɪnˈdʌstɹɪəl/ more industrial most industrial adj
industriell
Of or relating to industry, notably manufacturing.

industrial action industrial actions n
stridsåtgärd
(chiefly, British, Irish) A workplace protest by employees designed to inconvenience or disrupt the business of the employer.

industrial espionage n
industrispionage
The use of clandestine methods to acquire secret information for commercial advantage.

industrial peace n
arbetsfred
A state in industrial relations in which both employer and employees abstain from industrial action, such as strikes and lockouts.

industrialism industrialisms n
industrialism
The socio-economic system based upon the industrial production of manufactured goods, rather than on agriculture.

industrialization industrializations n
industrialisering
A process of social and economic change whereby a human society is transformed from a preindustrial to an industrial state.

industrialize /ɪnˈdʌstɹiəlaɪz/ v
industrialisera
(of a country) To develop industry; to become industrial.

industrious /ɪnˈdʌstɹi.əs/ more industrious most industrious adj
flitig idog ihärdig
Hard-working and persistent.

industry /ˈɪndəstɹi/ industries n
industri bransch gren
(countable, business, economics) Businesses of the same type, considered as a whole. Trade.
industri
(uncountable, economics) Businesses that produce goods as opposed to services.

inebriated /ɪˈniː.bɹi.eɪ.tɪd/ more inebriated most inebriated adj
berusad
Behaving as though affected by alcohol including exhilaration, and a dumbed or stupefied manner.

inedible adj
oätlig
not edible; not appropriate, worthy, or safe to eat

ineffable /ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/ /ˌɪnˈɛf.ə.bəl/ adj
obeskrivlig outsäglig
Beyond expression in words; unspeakable. [from 1450]
onämnbar
Forbidden to be uttered; taboo.

ineffective more ineffective most ineffective adj
verkningslös
not having the desired effect; ineffectual

inefficient /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/ more inefficient most inefficient adj
ineffektiv
Not efficient; not producing the effect intended or desired; inefficacious
improduktiv verkningslös
Incapable of, or indisposed to, effective action; habitually slack or unproductive; effecting little or nothing

ineluctable /ɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/ more ineluctable most ineluctable adj
ofrånkomlig oundviklig
Impossible to avoid or escape; inescapable, irresistible.

inequality /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ [ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ɾi] inequalities n
ojämlikhet
An unfair, not equal, state.
olikhet
(mathematics) A statement that of two quantities one is specifically less than (or greater than) another. Symbol: < or \leq or > or \geq or \ne, as appropriate.

inertia /ɪnˈɜː.ʃə/ /ɪnˈɝ.ʃə/ /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/ /ɪˈnɝ.ʃə/ inertiae inertias inertiæ n
tröghet
(figuratively) In a person, unwillingness to take action.

inescutcheon /ɪnɛ-/ /ɪnɪˈskʌt͡ʃ(ə)n/ /ɪnɪˈskʌt͡ʃn̩/ inescutcheons n
hjärtsköld

inessive inessives n
inessiv
(grammar) The inessive case, or a word in that case.

inestimable /ɪnˈɛstɪməbl/ /ɪˈnɛːs.tɪ.mə.bəl/ adj
ovärderlig
Venerable, great.

inevitability /ɪˌnɛvɪtəˈbɪlɪti/ inevitabilities n
ofrånkomlighet oundviklighet
(uncountable) The condition of being inevitable.
(countable) An inevitable condition or outcome.

inevitable /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/ adj
ofrånkomlig oundviklig oundgänglig
Impossible to avoid or prevent.

inevitably /ɪˈnɛvətəbli/ /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/ adv
ofrånkomligen
In a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.

inexact more inexact most inexact adj
oexakt oprecis
Imprecisely or indefinitely conceived or stated.

inexhaustible /ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbl̩/ adj
outtömlig
Impossible to exhaust; unlimited.

inexorably /ɪnˈɛk.sə.ɹə.bli/ [ɪnˈɛɡ.zə.ɹə.bli] more inexorably most inexorably adv
obönhörligen oundvikligen
In an inexorable manner; without the possibility of stopping or prevention.

inexpedient more inexpedient most inexpedient adj
oändamålsenlig
Not expedient; not tending to promote a purpose; not tending to the end desired; unsuitable to time and place

inexperience inexperiences n
oerfarenhet
A lack of experience.

inexperienced /ɪnəkˈspɪəɹi.ənst/ more inexperienced most inexperienced adj
oerfaren
Not experienced; lacking knowledge or experience; green.

inexplicable /ɪnˈɛk.splɪ.kə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪ.kə.bl̩/ more inexplicable most inexplicable adj
oförklarlig
Impossible to explain; not easily accounted for.

inexpugnable /ˌɪnɛkˈspʌɡnəbəl/ /ˌɪnɪkˈspʌɡnəbəl/ more inexpugnable most inexpugnable adj
ointaglig
Impossible to eliminate or destroy; impregnable.

inextricable adj
olöslig
(of a problem) Impossible to solve.
omöjlig att komma ur
(of a maze etc) Impossible to escape from.

inextricably more inextricably most inextricably adv
oupplösligt

infallibility /ɪnˌfæləˈbɪləti/ /ˌɪnˌfæləˈbɪləti/ infallibilities n
ofelbarhet
The property of being infallible; the ability to never make a mistake.

infallible /ɪnˈfæl.ɪ.bl̩/ more infallible most infallible adj
ofelbar
Without fault or weakness; incapable of error or fallacy.

infamous /ˈɪnfəməs/ more infamous most infamous adj
avskyvärd skändlig vanhederlig
Causing infamy; disgraceful.
ökänd vanfrejdad vanärande äreslös
(UK, historical) Subject to a judicial punishment that deprived the infamous person of certain rights; this included a prohibition against holding public office, exercising the franchise, receiving a public pension, serving on a jury, or giving testimony in a court of law.

infamy /ˈɪnfəmi/ infamies n
vanfrejd vanrykte vanära äreslöshet
The state of being infamous.

infant /ˈɪn.fənt/ infants n
spädbarn
A very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age after birth, needing almost constant care and attention.
underårig
(legal) A minor.

infant formula infant formulae infant formulas infant formulæ n
bröstmjölksersättning modersmjölksersättning
A manufactured food simulating human breast milk, designed to be fed to babies and infants under 12 months of age.

infant massage infant massages n
spädbarnsmassage
A type of complementary and alternative treatment that uses massage therapy for human infants.

infant mortality infant mortalities n
spädbarnsdödlighet spädbarnsmortalitet
The occurrence of death of very young children under one year old.

infanticide /ɪnˈfæntɪsaɪd/ infanticides n
barnamord barnadråp
The murder of an infant.
(law, Canada) The criminal offence of killing of a newborn, committed by its mother while psychologically disturbed by the effects of childbirth or lactation, not regarded as murder.
barnamördare barnamörderska
The murderer of a child: a person who has committed infanticide.

infantile /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/ more infantile most infantile adj
infantil
Pertaining to infants.
Childish; immature.

infantilize /ɪn.ˈfæn.tɪ.laɪz/ v
förbarnsliga
(transitive) To treat (a person) like a child.

infantry /ˈɪnfəntɹi/ infantries n
infanteri
Soldiers who fight on foot (on land), as opposed to cavalry and other mounted units, regardless of external transport (e.g. airborne).
(uncountable) The part of an army consisting of infantry soldiers, especially opposed to mounted and technical troops.

infantry fighting vehicle infantry fighting vehicles n
pansarskyttefordon stridsfordon
(military) An armoured combat vehicle designed to carry infantry soldiers and provide fire support for them.

infantryman infantrymen n
infanterist fotsoldat
(military) a soldier employed in an infantry role
(by restriction) a male soldier of the infantry

infarct /ɪnˈfɑrkt/ infarcts n
infarkt
(pathology) An area of dead tissue caused by a loss of blood supply; a localized necrosis.

infatuation infatuations n
förälskelse
An immensely strong love or sexual attraction.
(obsolete) The act of infatuating; the state of being infatuated; madness.

infect /ɪnˈfɛkt/ v
smitta infektera
(transitive) To bring (the body or part of it) into contact with a substance that causes illness (a pathogen), so that the pathogen begins to act on the body; (of a pathogen) to come into contact with (a body or body part) and begin to act on it.
smitta
(transitive) To make somebody enthusiastic about one's own passion, or to communicate a feeling to others, or a feeling communicating itself to others.

infection /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ infections n
infektion
(pathology) The act or process of infecting.
infektion smitta
An uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host.

infectious more infectious most infectious adj
smittande
(of feelings and behaviour) Spreading quickly from one person to another.

infectious disease infectious diseases n
infektionssjukdom
(medicine) An illness caused by a specific infectious agent (bacterium, virus, fungus, protozoa, prion etc.), that results from transmission of that agent from an infected person, animal, or reservoir to a susceptible host.
(medicine) A medical specialty dealing with the diagnosis, control and treatment of infections.

infectiousness n
smittsamhet
The state or condition of being infectious.

infer /ɪnˈfɜː/ /ɪnˈfɝ/ v
sluta sig till
(transitive) To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence. [from 16th c.]

inferior /ɪnˈfɪə.ɹi.ə/ /ɪnˈfɪɹ.i.ɚ/ more inferior most inferior adj
underordnad undermålig
Of low rank, standard or quality.

inferior court inferior courts n
underrätt
Any court whose decisions can be appealed to a higher one.

inferiority inferiorities n
underlägsenhet
The quality or state of being inferior.

inferiority complex inferiority complexes n
mindervärdeskomplex
(psychology) A sense of inferiority; the feeling that one is inferior to others in certain aspects.

infernal /ɪnˈfɜː(ɹ)nəl/ /ɪnˈfɝnəl/ more infernal most infernal adj
helvetisk
Of or relating to hell, or the world of the dead; hellish.
infernalisk
Diabolical or fiendish.

inferno /ɪnˈfɝnoʊ/ infernos n
inferno
A place or situation resembling Hell.

infertility infertilities n
infertilitet
The inability to conceive children.

infestation /ɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən/ infestations n
angrepp härjning
The presence of a large number of pest organisms in an area or field, on the surface of a host or anything that might contact a host, or in the soil.

infibulation /ɪnfɪbjʊˈleɪʃən/ infibulations n
infibulation

infidel /ˈɪn.fə.dl̩/ /ˈɪn.fə.ˌdɛl/ infidels n
otrogen
(now, usually, derogatory) One who does not believe in a certain religion.
(now, usually, derogatory) One who does not believe in a certain principle.

infidelity /ˌɪnfɪˈdɛlɪti/ infidelities n
otrohet
Unfaithfulness in a marriage or an intimate (sexual or romantic) relationship: practice or instance of having a sexual or romantic affair with someone other than one's spouse, without the consent of the spouse.

infighting infightings n
inbördes strid
Fighting or quarreling among the members of a single group or side.

infiltrate /ɪnˈfɪltɹeɪt/ /ˈɪnfəltɹeɪt/ /ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪt/ v
infiltrera
(ambitransitive) To surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access to.

infiltration /ɪnfɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/ infiltrations n
infiltration
The act of secretly entering a physical location and/or organization.

infiltrator /ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪtɔː/ /ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪtə/ infiltrators infiltratrix n
infiltratör
One who infiltrates an organization or territory; an undercover or covert agent.

infinite /ˈɪnfənɪt/ /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ more infinite most infinite adj
oändlig ändlös
Indefinably large, countlessly great; immense. [from 14th c.]
oändlig ändlös gränslös
Boundless, endless, without end or limits; innumerable. [from 15th c.]
oändlig
(mathematics) Greater than any positive quantity or magnitude; limitless. [from 17th c.]

infinitesimal /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/ infinitesimals n
infinitesimal
(mathematics) A non-zero quantity whose magnitude is smaller than any positive number (by definition it is not a real number).

infinitive /ɪnˈfɪnətɪv/ /ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/ infinitives n
infinitiv obestämmt sätt
(grammar) The infinitive mood or mode (a grammatical mood).

infinitive marker infinitive markers n
infinitivmarkör infinitivmärke

infinity /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/ infinities n
oändlighet ändlöshet
(uncountable) endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of a beginning, end or limits to size.
oändlighet
(countable, mathematics) A number that has an infinite numerical value that cannot be counted.
oändlighet oändlighetstecken
(uncountable) A number which is very large compared to some characteristic number. For example, in optics, an object which is much further away than the focal length of a lens is said to be "at infinity", as the distance of the image from the lens varies very little as the distance increases further.

infirmary /ɪnˈfɝməɹi/ infirmaries n
sjukstuga
A place where sick or injured people are cared for, especially a small hospital; sickhouse.
sjukavdelning
A clinic or dispensary within another institution.

infirmity infirmities n
bräcklighet skröplighet
feebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age.

infix /ɪnˈfɪks/ /ˈɪnfɪks/ infixes n
infix
(linguistics, proscribed) A morpheme that always appears between other morphemes in a word, such as -i- and -o- in English (i.e. an interfix).

inflamed /ɪnˈfleɪmd/ more inflamed most inflamed adj
inflammerad
Resulting from or affected by inflammation.

inflammable /ɪnˈflæməbəl/ more inflammable most inflammable adj
lättantändlig brännbar
Capable of burning; easily set on fire.

inflammation /ɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/ inflammations n
inflammation
(pathology) A condition of any part of the body, consisting of congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current, and growth of morbid tissue. It is manifested outwardly by redness and swelling, attended with heat and pain.

inflammatory /ɪnˈflæmətəɹi/ /ɪnˈflæmətɹi/ /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔɹi/ more inflammatory most inflammatory adj
provocerande
Tending to inflame or provoke somebody.
inflammatorisk
Relating to, causing, or caused by inflammation.

inflatable /ɪnˈfleɪtəbəl/ more inflatable most inflatable adj
uppblåsbar
Able to be inflated or blown up.

inflate /ɪnˈfleɪt/ v
blåsa upp
(transitive) To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally

inflation /ɪnˈfleɪʃən/ inflations n
uppblåsning inflation
An act, instance of, or state of expansion or increase in size, especially by injection of a gas.
inflation
(economics) An increase in the general level of prices or in the cost of living.

inflect /ɪnˈflɛkt/ v
böja
(transitive, grammar) To vary the form of a word to express tense, gender, number, mood, etc.

inflection /ɪnˈflɛkʃən/ inflections n
böjning
(grammar, uncountable) Change in the form of a word (morphologic change) to express different grammatical categories.
inflexionspunkt
(mathematics) A change in curvature from concave to convex or from convex to concave.

inflorescence /ˌɪnflɔːˈɹɛsəns/ /ˌɪnfləˈɹɛsəns/ inflorescences n
blomställning
(botany) Flower cluster; a group or cluster of flowers arranged on a stem that is composed of a main branch or a complicated arrangement of branches.

influence /ɪnˈflu.əns/ /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ influences n
inflytande påverkan
The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.
påverkan
An action exerted by a person or thing with such power on another to cause change.
inflytande
A person or thing exerting such power or action.

influence /ɪnˈflu.əns/ /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ v
påverka influera
(transitive) To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

influenceable more influenceable most influenceable adj
påverkbar
Capable of being influenced.

influencer /ˈɪnflu.ənsə(ɹ)/ influencers n
influerare influencer
A person who or a thing which influences. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
influencer influerare
(social media, marketing) A person who is able to influence consumption, lifestyle, and/or political preferences of their online audience by creating and/or engaging social media content, often as a part of a marketing campaign.

influential /ɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/ more influential most influential adj
inflytelserik
Having or exerting influence.

influentially more influentially most influentially adv
inflytelserikt
In an influential manner.

influenza /ˌɪn.flu.ˈɛn.tsə/ influenzas influenze n
influensa flunsa
(disease) An acute contagious disease of the upper airways and lungs, caused by a virus, which rapidly spreads around the world in seasonal epidemics.

influx /ˈɪnˌflʌks/ influxes n
tillströmning
A flow inward or into something; a coming in.

info /ˈɪnfoʊ/ /ˈɪnfəʊ/ n
info
(informal) information.

inform /ɪnˈfɔɹm/ /ɪnˈfɔːm/ v
informera
(intransitive) To impart information or knowledge.
informera meddela upplysa
(transitive) To give form or character to; to inspire (with a given quality); to affect, influence (with a pervading principle, idea etc.).

informal /ɪnˈfɔɹm(ə)l/ /ɪnˈfɔːm(ə)l/ more informal most informal adj
informell
Not formal or ceremonious.

informatics /ɪnfəˈmætɪks/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmætɪks/ [ˌɪnfɚˈmæɾɪks] n
informatik
(computing) A branch of information science and of computer science that focuses on the study of information processing, particularly with respect to systems integration and human interactions with machine and data.

information /ˌɪn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.fəˈmæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ informations n
information upplysning
Things that are or can be known about a given topic; communicable knowledge of something. [from 14th c.]

information literacy information literacies n
informationskompetens
(information science) The overall understanding of how information is produced and valued, and used to create new knowledge.

information overload n
informaatioähky
The inability to process everything one hears and sees; the availability or supply of too much information, or a state of stress which results.

information science information sciences n
informationsvetenskap
(applied science) A broad and interdisciplinary science that deals with the gathering, classification, storage, manipulation, retrieval and analysis of information as an organized resource.

information security n
datasikkerhet informationssäkerhet
The protection of information and information systems from unauthorized access and disruption.

information society information societies n
informationssamhälle
(sociology) A society where the creation, distribution, use, integration and manipulation of information is a significant economic, political, and cultural activity.

information system information systems n
informationssystem IT-system
Any data processing system, either manual or computerized.

information technology information technologies n
informationsteknik informationsteknologi
(computing) The practice of creating and/or studying computer systems and applications.

information theory n
informationsteori
(mathematics) A branch of applied mathematics and engineering involving the quantification of information sent over a communication channel, disregarding the meaning of the sent messages, exemplified by the noisy-channel coding theorem.

informative /ɪnˈfoːmətɪv/ /ɪnˈfɔɹmətɪv/ /ɪnˈfɔːmətɪv/ [ɪnˈfoːməɾɪv] [ɪnˈfɔɹməɾɪv] more informative most informative adj
informativ informerande orienterande upplysande
Providing information; especially, providing useful or interesting information.

informed consent informed consents n
informerat samtycke

infrakingdom infrakingdoms n
infrarike
(taxonomy) A taxonomic category sometimes inserted below subkingdom.

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ adj
infraröd
Having a wavelength in the infrared spectrum.

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ infrareds n
infraröd strålning
(uncountable) The electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength longer than visible light, but shorter than microwave radiation, having a wavelength between 700 nm and 1 mm.

infrasound infrasounds n
infraljud
(physics) Sound waves having a frequency below the human audible range (below about 20 Hz).

infrastructure /ˈɪnfɹəˌstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ infrastructures n
infrastruktur
(systems theory) An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system. [from 1887]
The basic facilities, services and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society.

infringement /ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒmənt/ infringements n
överträdelse
A violation or breach, as of a law.

infuriated more infuriated most infuriated adj
ursinnig
Extremely angry.

ingenious /ɪnˈd͡ʒiːniəs/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒiːnjəs/ more ingenious most ingenious adj
finurlig snillrik
(of a person) Displaying genius or brilliance; inventive.
finurlig
(of a thing) Characterized by genius; cleverly contrived or done.

ingenuity /ˌɪnd͡ʒəˈn(j)uːəti/ ingenuities n
fyndighet sinnrikhet genialitet
The ability to solve difficult problems in original, clever, and inventive ways.

ingest /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛst/ v
inta
(transitive) To take (a substance, e.g., food) into the body of an organism, especially through the mouth and into the gastrointestinal tract.

ingot /ˈɪŋɡət/ ingots n
tacka
A solid block of more or less pure metal, often but not necessarily bricklike in shape and trapezoidal in cross-section, the result of pouring out and cooling molten metal, often immediately after smelting from raw ore or alloying from constituents.

ingrained more ingrained most ingrained adj
ingrodd inrotad
Fixed, established

ingratiate /ɪnˈɡɹeɪ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
ställa sig in
(reflexive) To bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them.

ingratitude /ɪnˈɡɹætɪtjuːd/ /ɪnˈɡɹætɪtud/ /ɪnˈɡɹætɪtʃuːd/ ingratitudes n
otacksamhet
A lack or absence of gratitude; thanklessness.

ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/ ingredients n
ingrediens råvara
One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

inguinal /ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl/ adj
ljumsk-
Of or pertaining to the groin.

inhabit /ɪnˈhæbɪt/ v
bebo befolka
(transitive) To live or reside in.
uppta
(transitive) To be present in.

inhabitable /ɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl/ /ɪnˈhæbɪɾəbəl/ more inhabitable most inhabitable adj
beboelig
Fit to live in; habitable.

inhabitant /ɪnˈhæ.bɪ.tənt/ inhabitants n
invånare inbyggare
Someone or thing who lives in a place.

inhabited /ɪnˈhæbɪtɪd/ adj
bebodd
Having inhabitants; lived in.

inhalation /ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən/ [ˌɪnɦəˈleɪʃn̩] inhalations n
inhalation inandning
The act of inhaling; inbreathing.

inhale /ɪnˈheɪl/ v
andas in
(intransitive) To draw air into the lungs, through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm.

inhaler inhalers n
inhalator
(medicine) A device with a canister holding medicine (either in powder or gas form) which is sprayed and inhaled by the patient, often for treating asthma and other respiratory diseases.

inherent /ɪnˈhɛɹənt/ /ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/ adj
inherent inneboende medfödd inneburen naturlig naturligt nedärvd
Naturally as part or consequence of something.

inherently /ɪnˈhɛɹəntli/ more inherently most inherently adv
inherent
In an inherent way; naturally, innately.

inherit /ɪnˈhɛɹɪt/ v
ärva
(transitive) To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).
(transitive) To receive (property, a title, etc.), by legal succession or bequest after the previous owner's death.
(transitive, biology) To receive a characteristic from one's ancestors by genetic transmission.
(intransitive) To come into an inheritance.

inheritance /ɪnˈhɛɹɪtəns/ inheritances n
arv
(countable) That which a person is entitled to inherit, by law or testament.
(biology, genetic algorithms) The biological attributes passed hereditarily from ancestors to their offspring.

inheritance law n
arvsrätt
(legal) The area of law pertaining to passing on property, titles, debts, rights, and obligations upon the death of an individual.

inheritance tax inheritance taxes n
arvsskatt arvskatt
A tax based on the value of the property of a deceased person, and charged on the beneficiaries of the estate.

inhibit /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/ v
hämma förhindra avstyra
(transitive) To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.

inhibition /ɪnhɪˈbɪʃən/ /ɪnɪˈbɪʃən/ inhibitions n
hämning
The act of inhibiting.

inhibitory adj
hämmande inhibitorisk
That inhibits.

inhospitable /ˌɪnhɒsˈpɪtəbəl/ more inhospitable most inhospitable adj
ogästvänlig
(of a place) Not offering shelter; barren or forbidding. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

inhuman /ɪnˈhjuːmən/ more inhuman most inhuman adj
omänsklig inhuman
Of or pertaining to inhumanity and the indifferently cruel, sadistic or barbaric behavior it brings.

inimical /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/ more inimical most inimical adj
skadlig
Harmful in effect.
fientlig
Unfriendly, hostile.

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ initials n
begynnelsebokstav initial initialbokstav
The first letter of a word or a name.
begynnelsebokstav initial initialbokstav monogram
In plural, the first letter of each word of a person's full name considered as a unit.
anfang begynnelsebokstav initial initialbokstav
(typesetting, calligraphy) A distinguished initial letter of a chapter or section of a document.

initial public offering initial public offerings n
börsintroduktion
(business, finance) The first offering to members of the public of stock in a company, normally followed by a listing of that stock on a stock exchange.

initially /ɪˈnɪʃli/ /ɪˈnɪʃəli/ adv
inledningsvis
At the beginning.

initiate /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/ /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.ət/ /ɪˈnɪʃ.ɪ.eɪt/ /ɪˈnɪʃ.ɪ.ət/ v
initiera inleda påbörja sätta igång
(transitive) To begin; to start.
uppta
(transitive) To confer membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or ceremonies.

initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ initiatives n
initiativ
A beginning; a first move.
A new development; a fresh approach to something; a new way of dealing with a problem.

inject /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
injicera spruta in
(transitive) To push or pump (something, especially fluids) into a cavity or passage.
injicera
(transitive) To administer an injection to (someone or something), especially of medicine or drugs.

injectable adj
injicerbar
(pharmacy) Capable of being (or designed to be) injected

injection /ɪn.ˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ injections n
injektion insprutning
The act of injecting, or something that is injected.
injektion
(category theory) A morphism from either one of the two components of a coproduct to that coproduct.
(set theory) A function that maps distinct x in the domain to distinct y in the codomain; formally, a f: X → Y such that f(a) = f(b) implies a = b for any a, b in the domain.

injective /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ adj
injektiv
(mathematics) of, relating to, or being an injection: such that each element of the image (or range) is associated with at most one element of the preimage (or domain); inverse-deterministic

injudicious /ˌɪnd͡ʒʊˈdɪʃəs/ more injudicious most injudicious adj
omdömeslös
Showing poor judgement; not well judged.

injure /ˈɪn.dʒə/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ v
skada
(transitive) To wound or cause physical harm to a living creature.
(transitive) To damage or impair.

injured party injured parties n
skadelidande
(law) The plaintiff in a lawsuit.

injury /ˈɪn.d͡ʒə.ɹi/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ.i/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɹi/ injuries n
skada
The violation of a person's reputation, rights, property, or interests.

injury time n
övertid stopptid
(sports) Additional time played after each period of a game in order to compensate for stoppages due to player injuries; loosely extended to include time added on to compensate for all types of stoppages, i.e. synonymous with stoppage time.

injustice /ɪnˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪs/ injustices n
orättvisa
Absence of justice; unjustice.
orättvisa oförrätt
Violation of the rights of another person or people.

ink /iŋk/ /ɪŋk/ inks n
bläck
A pigment (or dye)-based fluid used for writing, printing etc.
The black or dark-colored fluid ejected by squid, octopus etc, as a protective strategy.

ink /iŋk/ /ɪŋk/ v
bläcka
(transitive) To apply ink to; to cover or smear with ink.

inkcap inkcaps n
bläcksvamp
A fungus of one of the genera Coprinus, Coprinellus or Coprinopsis.

inkdot inkdots n
bläckpunkt
A small spot of ink.

inkjet printer inkjet printers n
bläckstråleskrivare
(computer hardware) A device for the printing of documents which that operates by propelling tiny droplets of liquid ink onto paper.

inkling /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/ inklings n
aning hum vink
Usually preceded by forms of to give: a slight hint, implication, or suggestion given.

inkwell inkwells n
bläckhorn
A container for ink, designed and usually positioned so that a person may conveniently dip a pen into it whenever a refill is needed.

inlaut inlauts n
inljud midljud
(linguistics) any sound in a word or syllable but the first and the last one

inlay /ɪnˈleɪ/ /ˈɪn.leɪ/ inlays n
inläggning
The material placed within a different material in the form of a decoration.
tandfyllning
(dentistry) A filling for a tooth, made of ceramic or gold to fit the cavity and shape of tooth and cemented into place.

inn /ɪn/ inns n
värdshus gästgiveri krog
Any establishment where travellers can procure lodging, food, and drink.

innards n
inkråm inälvor
The internal organs of a human or animal; especially viscera, intestines.
innanmäte
The inner workings of something; the insides or guts.

innate /ɪˈneɪt/ adj
medfödd
Inborn; existing or having existed since birth.

inner /ˈɪnə/ /ˈɪnɚ/ innermore innermost adj
inre
Being or occurring (farther) inside, situated farther in, located (situated) or happening on the inside of something, situated within or farther within contained within something.

inner circle inner circles n
inre krets
(idiomatic) The group comprising one's closest friends or associates.

inner city inner cities n
innerstad centrum city
(urban studies) The central part of a city, especially an older, populous area of low-income or immigrant families as opposed to centrally-located commercial areas.

inner ear inner ears n
inneröra
(anatomy) The portion of the ear located within the temporal bone which includes the semicircular canals, vestibule, and cochlea and is responsible for hearing and balance.

inner emigration n
inre emigration
(derogatory) The choice of some German writers to remain in Nazi Germany despite being opposed to Nazism.

inner product inner products n
inre produkt
(linear algebra) A generalization of the dot product for vectors of any dimensionality that may or may not be complex-numbered.

innermost /ˈɪnɚmoʊst/ adj
innerst
Farthest inside or towards the center or middle.

innocence /ˈɪnəsn̩s/ innocences n
oskuld oskyldighet
Absence of responsibility for a crime, tort, etc.
oskuld
Lack of understanding about sensitive subjects such as sexuality and crime.
harmlöshet
Lack of ability or intention to harm or damage.

innocent /ˈɪnəsənt/ more innocent most innocent adj
oskyldig
Bearing no legal responsibility for a wrongful act.

innocuous /ɪˈnɑkjuəs/ /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/ more innocuous most innocuous adj
oskadlig ofarlig oskyldig
Harmless; producing no ill effect.

innovate /ˈɪnəveɪt/ v
förnya
(intransitive) To introduce something new to a particular environment; to do something new.

innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/ innovations n
innovation
The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.
Something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or rites.

innovative /ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/ /ɪˈnəʊ.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.oʊˌveɪɾɪv/ /ˈɪn.ə.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.əˌveɪ.tɪv / /ˈɪn.əˌveɪɾɪv/ more innovative most innovative adj
innovativ nyskapande uppfinningsrik påhittig
Characterized by the creation of new ideas or inventions.
innovativ visionär
Forward-looking; ahead of current thinking.

innovator /ˈɪnəˌveɪtəɹ/ innovators n
innovatör
Someone who innovates; a creator of new ideas.

innuendo /ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/ innuendis innuendoes innuendos n
insinuation allusion anspelning
A derogatory hint or reference to, or (often sexual) insinuation about, a person or thing.

inoculate /ɪˈnɑːkjuleɪt/ /ɪˈnɑːkjulɪt/ /ɪˈnɒkjuleɪt/ /ɪˈnɒkjulɪt/ v
inokulera ympa
(transitive, immunology) To introduce an antigenic substance or vaccine into something (e.g. the body) or someone, such as to produce immunity to a specific disease. [from c. 1722]
inokulera inympa
To add one substance to another.

inoculation /ɪˌnɑkjəˈleɪʃən/ /ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/ inoculations n
inokulation ympning
(immunology) The introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.

inopportune more inopportune most inopportune adj
oläglig
Happening/occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time.

inorganic /ɪnɔɹˈɡænɪk/ /ɪnɔːˈɡænɪk/ adj
oorganisk
(chemistry) relating to a compound that does not contain carbon

inorganic carbon n
oorganiskt kol
Carbon that is not present as organic compounds; principally carbonate minerals

inorganic chemistry inorganic chemistries n
oorganisk kemi
(chemistry) The chemistry of the elements (including carbon), and those compounds that do not contain carbon.

input /ˈɪnpʊt/ [ˈɪmpʊt] [ˈɪnpʊt] inputs n
synpunkt
Contribution of work or information, as an opinion or advice.
indata
Data fed into a process with the intention of it shaping or affecting the output of that process.

input /ˈɪnpʊt/ [ˈɪmpʊt] [ˈɪnpʊt] v
mata in
(transitive) To enter data.

inquiry /ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ /ɪnˈkwaɪəɹi/ /ɪŋ-/ /ˈɪnkwɪɹi/ inquiries n
förfrågan efterforskning undersökning
The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.

inquisitive /ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/ more inquisitive most inquisitive adj
frågvis vetgirig
Eager to acquire knowledge.
nyfiken
Too curious; overly interested; nosy.

insalubrious /ɪnsəˈluːbɹɪəs/ more insalubrious most insalubrious adj
ohälsosam hälsovådlig skadlig
Unhealthful, not providing or promoting health.

insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ insaner insanest more insane most insane adj
vansinnig galen sinnessjuk
Exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; utterly mad.

insanely /ɪnˈseɪnli/ more insanely most insanely adv
vansinnigt
In an insane manner; not sanely.

insanity /ɪnˈsænɪti/ insanities n
galenskap vansinne
The state of being insane; madness.

insatiable /ɪnˈseɪʃ(j)əbəl/ /ɪnˈseɪʃi.əbəl/ more insatiable most insatiable adj
omättlig
Not satiable; incapable of being satisfied or appeased; very greedy.

inscription /ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/ inscriptions n
inskription
Text carved on a wall or plaque, such as a memorial or gravestone.

inscrutable /ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl̩/ more inscrutable most inscrutable adj
outgrundlig
Difficult or impossible to comprehend, fathom, or interpret.

insect /ˈɪnsɛkt/ insects n
insekt
An arthropod (in the Insecta class) characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.

insect hotel insect hotels n
insektshotell
A man-made structure created to provide shelter for insects.

insecticide insecticides n
insektsgift insekticid
A substance used to kill insects.

insectivore /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔɹ/ /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔː/ insectivores n
insektsätare
Insect-eating animal or plant.

insecure /ɪnsəˈkjɔɹ/ /ɪnsəˈkjɔː(ɹ)/ /ɪnsəˈkjɝ/ /ɪnsəˈkjʊə(ɹ)/ /ɪnsəˈkjʊɹ/ more insecure most insecure adj
osäker
Not secure.
otrygg
Not comfortable or confident in oneself or in certain situations.

insensate /ɪnˈsɛn.sət/ more insensate most insensate adj
livlös
Having no sensation or consciousness; unconscious; inanimate.
känslolös okänslig
Unfeeling, heartless, cruel, insensitive.

insensitive /ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ more insensitive most insensitive adj
känslolös okänslig
Not expressing normal emotional feelings; cold; tactless; undiplomatic

insensitively more insensitively most insensitively adv
okänsligt
In an insensitive manner.

insensitivity insensitivities n
okänslighet
The condition of being insensitive

inseparable /in.ˈsɛ.p(ə).ɹə.bl/ more inseparable most inseparable adj
oskiljaktig
Unable to be separated; bound together permanently.

insert /ɪnˈsɜːt/ /ɪnˈsɝt/ /ˈɪnsɜːt/ /ˈɪnsɝt/ v
infoga skjuta in stoppa in sätta i
(transitive) To put in between or into.

inshallah /ˌɪn.ʃɑˈlɑ/ /ˌɪnʃˈɑ.lə/ interjection
förhoppningsvis insha'Allah inshallah om Gud så vill om Gud vill
(chiefly, Islam) Expressing the speaker’s wish for a given future event to occur, and also generally their emphasis on its contingency upon the divine will.

inshore adj
kust- kustnära
Close to (especially in sight of) a shore.

inshore adv
nära land vid kusten vid land
Near the shore.
mot land
Towards the shore.

inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈɪnsaɪd/ more inside most inside adj
insides-

inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈɪnsaɪd/ more inside most inside adv
innanför därinne
Within or towards the interior of something; within the scope or limits of something (a place), especially a building.

inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈɪnsaɪd/ insides n
insida
The interior or inner part.

inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈɪnsaɪd/ preposition
inuti i
Within the interior of something, closest to the center or to a specific point of reference.

inside joke /ˈɪnsaɪd ˌd͡ʒoʊk/ /ˈɪnsaɪd ˌd͡ʒəʊk/ inside jokes n
internt skämt
(idiomatic) A joke that is understood or meant to be understood only by certain people who are aware of the details.

inside out /ˌɪnsaɪdˈaʊt/ adv
avig på avigan ut och in
(not comparable) With the inside surface turned to be on the outside.

inside pocket inside pockets n
innerficka
A pocket inside of a garment, hence not visible to others.

inside-out /ˌɪnsaɪdˈaʊt/ adj
ut och in
(tennis) Describing cross-court shots made by the unexpected hand, as of a backhand return of a ball struck to the player's forehand.

insider /ɪnˈsaɪdɚ/ /ˈɪnsaɪdɚ/ insiders n
insider
A person who has special knowledge about the inner workings of a group, organization, or institution.

insider trading n
insiderhandel
(finance) The illegal buying or selling of securities of a publicly held company by a person who has privileged access to information concerning the company's financial condition or plans.

insidious /ɪnˈsɪdi.əs/ more insidious most insidious adj
försåtlig lömsk
Producing harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner.
förrädisk
Intending to entrap; alluring but harmful.

insightful /ɪnˈsaɪt.f(ə)l/ /ˈɪn.saɪt.f(ə)l/ more insightful most insightful adj
insiktsfull
Possessing insight.

insignia /ɪnˈsɪɡ.ni.ə/ insignia insignias n
emblem gradbeteckning insignier
A patch or other object that indicates a person's official or military rank, or membership in a group or organization.

insignificance insignificances n
betydelselöshet
the state of being insignificant

insignificant /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ more insignificant most insignificant adj
betydelselös obetydlig
Not significant; not important, inconsequential, or having no noticeable effect.

insinuate /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/ v
insinuera
To hint; to suggest tacitly (usually something bad) while avoiding a direct statement.

insinuation /ɪnˌsɪnjuˈeɪʃən/ insinuations n
insinuation
That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion, innuendo or intimation by distant allusion

insistently more insistently most insistently adv
enträget
In an insistent manner; pressingly.

insofar as /ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹæz/ /ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹəz/ /ɪn.səʊˈfɑːɹəz/ conjunction
såtillvida
to the extent that

insole /ˈɪnsoʊl/ /ˈɪnsəʊl/ insoles n
inläggssula innersula
The inside sole of a shoe or other footwear.

insolence /ˈɪn.sə.ləns/ insolences n
fräckhet oförskämdhet
Arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude.

insolent /ˈɪn.sə.lənt/ more insolent most insolent adj
oförskämd
Rude.

insoluble /ɪnˈsɑljəbəl/ /ɪnˈsɒljʊbəl/ more insoluble most insoluble adj
olöslig
That cannot be solved; unsolvable; insolvable.

insolvency [ɪnˈsɒlvn̩si] insolvencies n
insolvens
(finance) The condition of being insolvent; the state or condition of a person who is insolvent; the condition of one who is unable to pay his debts as they fall due, or in the usual course of trade and business.

insomnia /ɪnˈsɒmniə/ insomnias n
sömnlöshet insomni
(medicine) A sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.

inspect /ɪnˈspɛkt/ v
inspektera
To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize.
To view and examine officially.

inspector /ɪnˈspɛktə/ /ɪnˈspɛktɚ/ inspectors n
besiktningsman inspektör kontrollant
A person employed to inspect something.

inspiration /ˌɪn.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.spəˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ inspirations n
inspiration
A supernatural divine influence on the prophets, apostles, or sacred writers, by which they were qualified to communicate moral or religious truth with authority; a supernatural influence which qualifies people to receive and communicate divine truth; also, the truth communicated.
The act of an elevating or stimulating influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.
A person, object, or situation which quickens or stimulates an influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.

inspire /ɪn.ˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɪn.ˈspaɪɹ/ v
inspirera
(transitive) To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.
(transitive) To infuse into; to affect, as with a superior or supernatural influence; to fill with what animates, enlivens or exalts; to communicate inspiration to.

inspirer inspirers n
inspiratör
Someone who inspires.

inspiring /ɪnˈspaɪə.ɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈspaɪɹ.ɪŋ/ more inspiring most inspiring adj
inspirerande
Providing inspiration; encouraging; stimulating.

install /ɪnˈstoːl/ /ɪnˈstɑl/ /ɪnˈstɔl/ /ɪnˈstɔːl/ v
installera
(transitive) To connect, set up or prepare something for use
(transitive) To admit formally into an office, rank or position.
(transitive) To establish or settle in.

installation [ɪnstəˈleɪʃən] installations n
installation
An act of installing.
Something installed, especially the whole of a system of machines, apparatus, and accessories, when set up and arranged for practical working, as in electric lighting, transmission of power, etc.
A work of installation art.

installer installers n
installationsprogram
(computing) A program that installs software in a computer and prepares it for use.

installment /ɪnˈstoːl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɑl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɔl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɔːl.mənt/ installments n
avsnitt del
One of a series of parts, whether equal or unequal to the other parts of the series, of a given entity or a given process, which part presents or is presented at a particular scheduled interval.
avbetalning amortering
(banking, finance) One member of a series of portions of a debt or sum of money, which portions may or may not be equated (depending in part on whether the interest rate is fixed or variable), payment of which portions are serially exacted at regularly scheduled intervals toward satisfaction of the total. Payments of installments are generally mensual, quarterly, triannual, biannual, or annual.

instance /ˈɪnstəns/ instances n
fall instans
A case offered as an exemplification or a precedent; an illustrative example. [from 16th c.]
instans
(computing) A specific occurrence of something that is created or instantiated, such as a database, or an object of a class in object-oriented programming. [from 20th c.]

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ adj
omedelbar ögonblicklig
Occurring immediately; immediate; present.
snabb-
Very quickly and easily prepared.

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ instants n
ögonblick
A very short period of time; a moment.
A single, usually precise, point in time.

instant camera instant cameras n
direktbildskamera polaroidkamera

instant coffee /ˌɪnstənt ˈkɒfi/ instant coffees n
snabbkaffe pulverkaffe
A beverage in the form of a powder, granules, or concentrated liquid, made from coffee and able to be quickly reconstituted by adding water.

instant mashed potatoes n
pulvermos
(processed food) A potato preparation in the form of a powder or flakes, used to make mashed potato quickly and easily.

instant noodle instant noodles n
snabbnudel
(chiefly, in the plural) One of a mass of dried precooked noodles fused with oil, usually soaked in boiling water for a few minutes before being eaten.

instantaneous /ɪnstənˈteɪni.əs/ adj
omedelbar ögonblicklig
Occurring, arising, or functioning without any delay; happening within an imperceptibly brief period of time. [from 17th c.]

instantiate /ɪnˈstænʃieɪt/ v
exemplifiera
(transitive) To represent#Verb (a concept#Noun, theme#Noun, or principle#Noun) by an instance#Noun. [from 20th c.]

instantiation /ɪnˌstænʃiˈeɪʃən/ instantiations n
instansiering
(countable) Something resulting from the act of instantiating; an instance.

instead /ɪnˈstɛd/ adv
istället
In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

instead of preposition
i stället för
In lieu of; in place of; rather than.

instigate /ˈɪnstəɡeɪt/ v
anstifta pressa fram
(transitive) To goad or urge (a person) forward, especially to wicked actions.

instigation instigations n
anstiftan
The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness.

instigator /-ɾɚ/ /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɚ/ /ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtə/ instigators n
anstiftare
A person who intentionally instigates, incites, or starts something, especially one that creates trouble.

instill /ɪnˈstɪl/ v
ingjuta
To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature.

instinct /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ instincts n
instinkt
A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.

instinctive /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ more instinctive most instinctive adj
instinktiv
Related to or prompted by instinct.
Driven by impulse, spontaneous and without thinking.

institute /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/ /ˈɪnstɪt͡ʃuːt/ institutes n
institut
An organization founded to promote a cause
An institution of learning; a college, especially for technical subjects

institute /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/ /ˈɪnstɪt͡ʃuːt/ v
inrätta
(transitive) To begin or initiate (something); to found.

institution /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtʃuːʃən/ institutions n
institut institution
A long established and respected organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.

institutional /-ʃnəl/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuʃənəl/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənəl/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtʃuːʃənəl/ more institutional most institutional adj
institutionell
Of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or organized along the lines of an institution.

instruct /ɪnˈstɹakt/ /ɪnˈstɹʌkt/ v
instruera
(transitive) To teach by giving instructions.

instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ instructions n
undervisning instruktion instruktör skolväsen
(uncountable) The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.
instruktion
(computing) A single operation of a processor defined by an instruction set architecture.

instruction set instruction sets n
instruktionsrepertoar instruktionsuppsättning
(computing) The set of machine instructions that a particular CPU can execute; the corresponding set of assembly language mnemonics.

instructive case instructive cases n
instruktiv
(grammar) : noun case used to indicate means. It answers the question "how?", and in English, this is usually expressed by the prepositional phrase by means of, as in "by means of the house". Languages that use the instructive case include Finnish and (rarely) Estonian.

instructor instructors n
lärare handledare instruktör lärarinna handledarinna instruktris
One who instructs; a teacher.

instrument /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/ /ˈɪnstɹʊmənt/ instruments n
instrument
A device used to produce music.
A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.
mätinstrument instrument
A measuring or displaying device.

instrumental case instrumental cases n
instrumentalis
(grammar) A noun case used to express means or agency—and is generally indicated in English by by or with with the objective. Languages that use the instrumental case include Armenian, Serbo-Croatian, Czech, Dyirbal, Georgian, Latvian, Slovene, Polish, Ukrainian, Quechua, Russian, Assamese, Turkish and Sanskrit. Extinct languages that used the instrumental case include Old English, Old Saxon and Old High German.

instrumentalist instrumentalists n
instrumentalist
One who plays a musical instrument, as distinguished from a vocalist.

insubordinate more insubordinate most insubordinate adj
uppstudsig
Rebellious or defiant to authority; contumacious.

insubordination insubordinations n
olydnad uppstudsighet
The quality or state of being insubordinate; disobedience to lawful authority; specifically, an employee's failure or refusal to comply with a request or an assignment given by his/her supervisor.

insufferable /ɪnˈsʌfəɹəb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈsʌfɹəb(ə)l/ more insufferable most insufferable adj
odräglig
Not sufferable; very difficult or impossible to endure; intolerable, unbearable.

insufficient /ɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/ more insufficient most insufficient adj
otillräcklig

insufficiently more insufficiently most insufficiently adv
otillräckligt
not sufficiently

insular /ˈɪnsjələ/ /ˈɪnsjəlɚ/ /ˈɪnsəlɚ/ more insular most insular adj
ö
Situated on an island.
(linguistics, anthropology) (often with a capital letter) Relating to the varieties of a language or languages spoken chiefly on islands. Insular Latin, Latin as it was spoken in Britain and Ireland. Insular Celtic, the Celtic languages of Britain, Ireland and also Brittany, as opposed to those spoken in mainland Europe other than Brittany. Insular Scandinavian, relating to the Icelandic and Faroese languages as opposed to the ones spoken in Sweden, Denmark and Norway.
avskild isolerad
Separate or isolated from the surroundings; having little interaction with external parties; provincial.
tillbakadragen
Having an inward-looking, standoffish, or withdrawn manner.

insulate /ˈɪnsjʊleɪt/ /ˈɪnsʊleɪt/ /ˈɪnʃʊleɪt/ [ˈɪns(j)ʊle(ɪ)t] v
isolera
To separate, detach, or isolate.
To separate a body or material from others, e.g. by non-conductors to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, etc.

insulation /ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/ insulations n
isolering
The act of insulating; detachment from other objects; isolation.
(engineering) The act of separating a body from others by nonconductors, so as to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, or sound
isolator isolering
(electricity) a medium in which it is possible to maintain an electrical field with little supply of energy from additional sources.

insulator /ˈɪn.sjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ insulators n
isolering isolator
A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).
isolator
A non-conductive structure, coating or device that does not transmit sound, heat or electricity (see image)

insulin /ˈɪnsjʊlin/ /ˈɪnsəlɪn/ /ˈɪnʃʊlɪn/ insulins n
insulin
A polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism (in various animals including humans).

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪnsʌlt/ insults n
förolämpning
(uncountable) Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; (countable) a particular act or statement having this effect.

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪnsʌlt/ v
förolämpa
(transitive) To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone). [from 17th c.]

insulting /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/ more insulting most insulting adj
förolämpande
Containing insult, or having the intention of insulting.

insultingly more insultingly most insultingly adv
förolämpande
In an insulting manner; to a degree that causes insult.

insurance /ɪn.ˈʃɔː.ɹəns/ /ɪn.ˈʃɝ.əns/ /ɪn.ˈʃʊə.ɹəns/ /ɪn.ˈʃʊɹ.əns/ /ˈɪn.ʃɚəns/ insurances n
försäkring
A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.
The business of providing insurance.

insurance company insurance companies n
försäkringsbolag
A company that provides insurance policies.

insure /ɪnˈʃɔː/ /ɪnˈʃɝ/ /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɚ/ v
försäkra
(transitive) To provide for compensation if some specified risk occurs. Often agreed by policy (contract) to offer financial compensation in case of an accident, theft or other undesirable event.

insurgency /ɪnˈsɜː.d͡ʒən.si/ /ɪnˈsɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ insurgencies n
uppror
rebellion; revolt; the state of being insurgent

insurmountable more insurmountable most insurmountable adj
oöverstiglig
Incapable of being passed over, surmounted, or overcome; insuperable

insurrection /ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃn̩/ insurrections n
uppror resning revolt
(uncountable) The action of part or all of a national population violently rising up against the government or other authority; (countable) an instance of this; a revolt, an uprising; specifically, one that is at an initial stage or limited in nature.

insusceptible more insusceptible most insusceptible adj
oemottaglig
Not susceptible.

intact /ɪnˈtækt/ more intact most intact adj
intakt
Left complete or whole; not touched, defiled, sullied or otherwise damaged.

intake /ˈɪnteɪk/ intakes n
intag
The place where water, air or other fluid is taken into a pipe or conduit; opposed to outlet.
The quantity taken in.

integer /ˈɪn.tɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ [ˈɪn.ɾɪ.d͡ʒɚ] integers n
heltal
(arithmetic) A number that is not a fraction; an element of the infinite and numerable set {..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...}.

integer factorization integer factorizations n
heltalsfaktorisering
(mathematics) The decomposition of a composite number into a product of smaller integers

integrable /ˈɪntɪɡɹəbəl/ adj
integrerbar
Able to be integrated.

integrable function integrable functions n
integrabel funktion
(mathematics) Any function that possesses a finite integral

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡr(ə)l/ /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡr(ə)l/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹ(ə)l/ more integral most integral adj
enhetlig hel
Constituting a whole together with other parts or factors; not omittable or removable
heltal
(mathematics) Of, pertaining to, or being an integer.

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡr(ə)l/ /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡr(ə)l/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹ(ə)l/ integrals n
integral
(mathematics) One of the two fundamental operations of calculus (the other being differentiation), whereby a function's displacement, area, volume, or other qualities arising from the study of infinitesimal change are quantified, usually defined as a limiting process on a sequence of partial sums. Denoted using a long s: ∫, or a variant thereof.

integral calculus n
integralkalkyl
(calculus) The calculus that generalizes summation to find areas, masses, volumes, sums, and totals of quantities described by continuously varying functions.

integrand /ˈɪntɪɡɹænd/ integrands n
integrand
(calculus) The function that is to be integrated

integrate /ˈɪn.təˌɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡɹæɪt/ v
integrera
To indicate the whole of; to give the sum or total of; as, an integrating anemometer, one that indicates or registers the entire action of the wind in a given time.
(mathematics) To subject to the operation of integration; to find the integral of an equation.
To desegregate, as a school or neighborhood.

integrated circuit integrated circuits n
integrerad krets
(semiconductors) A thin chip, usually of silicon, consisting of at least two interconnected semiconductor devices, mainly transistors.

integration /ˌɪn.təˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.təˈɡɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɪˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ integrations n
integration
The act or process of making whole or entire.
(society) The process of fitting into a community, notably applied to minorities.
integration integrering
(biology) In evolution, the process by which the manifold is compacted into the relatively simple and permanent; supposed to alternate with differentiation as an agent in species' development.

integrity /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/ /ɪnˈtɛɡɹɪti/ integrities n
integritet
Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.

intellectual /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃwəl/ /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃəl/ /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃʊəl/ more intellectual most intellectual adj
intellektuell
Pertaining to, or performed by, the intellect; mental or cognitive.

intellectual /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃwəl/ /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃəl/ /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃʊəl/ intellectuals n
intellektuell
An intelligent, learned person, especially one who discourses about learned matters.

intellectual property intellectual properties n
immaterialrätt
(uncountable) Any product of someone's intellect that has commercial value: a piece of literature, a painting, an invention, a trademark, a trade secret, etc. Works protected under intellectual property law, and accorded intellectual property rights such as copyrights and patents.

intellectualism intellectualisms n
intellektualism
(philosophy) The doctrine that knowledge is derived from pure reason.

intellectualization intellectualizations n
intellektualisering
The act or process of intellectualizing.

intellectualize /ɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃuəlaɪz/ v
intellektualisera
To treat in an intellectual manner; to discuss or express intellectually.

intellectually more intellectually most intellectually adv
intellektuellt
In an intellectual manner.

intelligence /ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ intelligences n
intelligens
(mostly, uncountable) The quality of making use or having made use of such capacities: depth of understanding, mental quickness.
(countable) An entity that has such capacities.
underrättelse underrättelsetjänst
(countable) A political or military department, agency or unit designed to gather information, usually secret, about the enemy or about hostile activities.

intelligence agency intelligence agencies n
underrättelsetjänst
A governmental agency that is devoted to the information gathering (known in the context as "intelligence") for purposes of national security and defense.

intelligence quotient intelligence quotients n
intelligenskvot
A score derived from one of several different standardized tests attempting to measure a person's intelligence relative to that of the general population, with the average usually calibrated to a number around 100.

intelligent /ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/ intelligenter intelligentest more intelligent most intelligent adj
intelligent klok klyftig
Of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright.
intelligent
Characterized by thoughtful interaction.

intelligent design pn
intelligent design
The belief that biological life on Earth, or more broadly, the universe as a whole, was created by an intelligent agent (specified or unspecified) rather than being the result of undirected natural processes.

intelligentsia /ɪntɛləˈd͡ʒɛn(t)si.ə/ /ɪntɛləˈɡɛn(t)si.ə/ /ɪntɛlɪˈd͡ʒɛntsɪə/ /ɪntɛlɪˈɡɛntsɪə/ intelligentsias n
intelligentia
(politics) The intellectual elite of a society, particularly in Marxist doctrine.

intelligible /ɪnˈtɛləd͡ʒəbl̩/ more intelligible most intelligible adj
begriplig
Capable of being understood; clear to the mind.

intend /ɪnˈtɛnd/ v
ämna planera avse
(ambitransitive, usually followed by particle "to" + verb, or "on"/"upon" + noun) To fix the mind upon (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

intended /ɪnˈtɛndɪd/ adj
tilltänkt ämnad
Planned.

intensify /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/ v
intensifiera intensifieras
(intransitive) To become intense, or more intense; to act with increasing power or energy.

intensity /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/ intensities n
intensitet
The quality of being intense.

intensive /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/ more intensive most intensive adj
intensiv
Thorough; to a great degree; with intensity.

intensive care n
intensivvård
(medicine) The support and monitoring of critically ill patients, especially by the use of instrumentation and specialized staff and equipment.

intensive care unit intensive care units n
intensivvårdsavdelning
A hospital ward into which critically ill patients, in danger of dying, are admitted and closely monitored (abbreviation: ICU).

intent /ɪnˈtɛnt/ intents n
avsikt intention
Something that is intended.
uppsåt
(legal) The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence.

intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/ intentions n
avsikt syfte
A course of action that a person intends to follow.

intentional /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/ [ɪnˈtʰɛnʃn̩ɫ̩] more intentional most intentional adj
avsiktlig uppsåtlig
Intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily.
med uppsåt
(legal) Done with intent.

inter alia adv
bland annat bl.a.
Among other things.

interact /ɪn.təˈɹækt/ /ɪn.tɚˈækt/ v
interagera
(intransitive) To act upon each other.

interaction /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.ʃən/ interactions n
interaktion växelverkan
The situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce a new effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence.

interactive /ɪn.təˈɹæk.tɪv/ /ɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/ more interactive most interactive adj
interaktiv
Interacting with or communicating with and reacting to each other; influencing or having an effect on each other; acting or capable of acting on each other or with the other.

interactivity /ɪntəɹækˈtɪvɪti/ interactivities n
interaktivitet
The quality of being interactive.

intercardinal direction intercardinal directions n
interkardinalstreck
(geography) Any of the four intermediate compass directions located halfway between the cardinal directions - northeast, southeast, southwest and northwest.

interceptor interceptors n
luftförsvarsflygplan luftförsvarsjaktflygplan
A combat aircraft designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft before they can attack.

intercession intercessions n
förbön
A prayer to God on behalf of another person; especially, such a prayer offered by a heavenly saint on behalf of a mere mortal who has prayed to the saint for such help.

interchangeably adv
omväxlande synonymt utbytbart
With the ability of being interchanged or swapped.

intercom intercoms n
porttelefon
An electronic communication system, especially one between rooms in a building.

intercourse /ˈɪn.təˌkɔːs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkoɹs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkɔɹs/ intercourses n
samlag
Sexual intercourse usually involving humans.

intercrop v
samodla
To grow more than one crop simultaneously in the same field.

interdisciplinary more interdisciplinary most interdisciplinary adj
tvärvetenskaplig
Of or pertaining to multiple distinct academic disciplines or fields of study.
Of or pertaining to a linkage between multiple distinct academic disciplines or fields of study.

interest /ˈɪntəɹst/ /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɛst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntɹəst/ /ˈɪntɹɛst/ /ˈɪntɹɪst/ interests n
ränta
(uncountable, finance) The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed. [from earlier 16th c.]
intresse
(uncountable) A great attention and concern from someone or something; intellectual curiosity. [from later 18th c.]
(uncountable) Attention that is given to or received from someone or something.

interest /ˈɪntəɹst/ /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɛst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntɹəst/ /ˈɪntɹɛst/ /ˈɪntɹɪst/ v
intressera
(obsolete, often, _, impersonal) To be concerned with or engaged in; to affect; to concern; to excite.

interest rate interest rates n
räntesats
(finance) The percentage of an amount of money charged for its use per some period of time (often a year).

interest-bearing adj
räntebärande
That bears interest, on which interest is paid - e.g. debt, a deposit.

interest-free adj
räntefri
(finance) Not charging interest; not subject to interest payments.

interesting /ˈɪn(t)əɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntəɹəstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹəstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹɪstɪŋ/ more interesting most interesting adj
intressant
Arousing or holding the attention or interest of someone.

interface /ˈɪn(t)ɚˌfeɪs/ /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ interfaces n
gränssnitt beröringspunkt
The point of interconnection or contact between entities.
(object-oriented programming) In some languages, a block of code declaring the interface (point of interconnection) between a class and code that interacts with it.
gränssnitt
(computing) The point of interconnection between systems or subsystems.
(computing) The connection between a user and a machine.
(computing, object-oriented) The connection between parts of software; also the public or published sections of an object or module,
(computing, object-oriented) In object-oriented programming, a piece of code defining a set of operations that other code must implement.

interfaith adj
interreligiös trosöverskridande
Involving members of different religions.

interfere /ˌɪntəˈfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˌɪntɚˈfɪɹ/ v
försvåra hindra
lägga sig i involvera
(intransitive) To get involved or involve oneself, causing disturbance.

interference /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈfɪəɹəns/ /ˌɪntəɹˈfiɹɪns/ interferences n
interferens
The act of interfering with something, or something that interferes.
(physics) An effect caused by the superposition of two systems of waves.
störning
A distortion on a broadcast signal due to atmospheric or other effects.

interferon interferons n
interferon
(biochemistry) Any of a group of glycoproteins, produced by the immune system, that prevent viral replication in infected cells.

interfix interfixes n
fogemorfem interfix
(linguistic morphology) A morph inserted between two morphemes in the process of word formation, such as the empty morphs English -i- and -o-.

intergalactic adj
intergalaktisk
(astronomy) Occurring between galaxies.

interior /ɪnˈtɪ.ɹi.ɚ/ /ɪnˈtɪə.ɹɪ.ə/ interiors n
interiör det inre innandöme insida
The inside of a building, container, cavern, or other enclosed structure.

interior design interior designs n
heminredning inredning
The design of space inside homes and buildings, such as choice of decor and furnishings.

interior minister interior ministers n
inrikesminister

interject /ɪn.təˈdʒɛkt/ /ɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
skjuta in
(transitive) To insert something between other things.

interjection /ɪn.təˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ interjections n
interjektion utropsord
(grammar) An exclamation or filled pause; a word or phrase with no particular grammatical relation to a sentence, often an expression of emotion.

interleave v
interfoliera
(transitive) To insert (pages, which are normally blank) between the pages of a book.

interloper /ˌɪntəˈləʊ̯pə/ /ˌɪntɚˈloʊ̯pɚ/ /ˌɪɾ̃ɚˈloʊ̯pɚ/ interlopers n
inkräktare
One who interferes, intrudes or gets involved where not welcome, particularly a self-interested intruder.

intermediary /ˌɪn(t)ɚˈmidiˌɛɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdi.əɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdjəɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdʒəɹi/ intermediaries n
förmedlare
An agent acting as a mediator between sides to facilitate agreement or cooperation.

intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.diˌeɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.eɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.ət/ more intermediate most intermediate adj
intermediär mellanliggande
Being between two extremes, or in the middle of a range.

intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.diˌeɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.eɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.ət/ intermediates n
intermediär
(chemistry) Any substance formed as part of a series of chemical reactions that is not the end-product.

intermediate frequency intermediate frequencies n
mellanfrekvens

intermediation intermediations n
förmedling
(uncountable) Intervention; interposition.

intermezzo /ɪntəˈmɛtsəʊ/ /ɪntɚˈmɛtsoʊ/ /ɪntɛɹˈmɛdzoʊ/ intermezzi intermezzos n
intermezzo
(music, arts) A short piece of music or act in the interval of the main spectacle; a theatrical interlude.

intermission /ɪntɚˈmɪʃən/ intermissions n
paus
A break, especially between two performances or sessions, such as at a concert, play, seminar, or religious assembly.

intern /ˈɪntɜːn/ /ˈɪntɝn/ interns n
praktikant
A student or recent graduate who works in order to gain experience in their chosen field.

intern /ɪnˈtɜːn/ /ɪnˈtɝn/ v
internera
(transitive) To imprison somebody, usually without trial.

internal /ɪnˈtɜː.nl̩/ /ɪnˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɪnˈtɝ.nl̩/ /ˈɪnˌtɝ.nl̩/ more internal most internal adj
intern

internal combustion engine internal combustion engines n
förbränningsmotor
A heat engine in which intermittent or the continuous burning of a fuel takes place inside a combustion chamber; the resulting pressurized gas acts directly on the engine to do useful work, such as a piston engine, gas turbine, jet engine or rocket.

internal medicine n
invärtesmedicin
The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis, management and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, especially of internal organ systems.

internalize /ɪnˈtɝnəlaɪz/ v
internalisera
(transitive) To make something internal; to incorporate it in oneself.

international /ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ [ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] [ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] [ˌɪɾ̃ɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] more international most international adj
internationell
common to, or affecting, two or more nations.
Of or concerning the association called the International.

international law n
internationell rätt
Set of rules generally regarded and accepted as binding in relations between states and between nations, serving as a framework for the practice of stable and organized international relations.

international organization international organizations n
internationell organisation
(international law) An organisation established by a treaty or other instrument governed by international law and possessing its own international legal personality.

international relations n
internationella förbindelser
The study of political and trade relationships among countries.

internationalism internationalisms n
internationalism
(politics) Political, economic and cultural cooperation between nations.

internationalize v
internationalisera
(transitive) To make something international; to involve multiple nations in.

internationally more internationally most internationally adv
internationellt
In an international manner.

internecine /-sɪn/ /ˌɪntəˈniːsaɪn/ /ˌɪntɚˈnisin/ /ˌɪntɚˈnɛsin/ /ˌɪntɚˈnɛsən/ adj
ömsesidigt utplånande
inbördes (stridigheter)
Characterized by struggle within a group, usually applied to an ethnic or familial relationship.

internist internists n
invärtesläkare
(medicine) A physician who specialises in internal medicine.

internment camp internment camps n
interneringsläger
(euphemism) a concentration camp, especially a non-Nazi one from before or during WWII; a detention center; a relocation camp.

internship /ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/ /ˈɪntɝnʃɪp/ internships n
praktik
A job taken by a student in order to learn a profession or trade.

interoperability /ˌɪntəɹɒpəɹəˈbɪləti/ interoperabilities n
interoperabilitet
The capability of a product or system, to interact and function with others reciprocally.
(military) The capacity for a service, piece of equipment etc., to be operated by different forces or groups.

interpersonal adj
mellanmänsklig
Between two or more people.

interplanetary adj
interplanetarisk interplanetär
Existing or occurring between planets.

interplay /ˈɪn.tə(ɹ)ˌpleɪ/ /ˌɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈpleɪ/ interplays n
samspel
Interaction; reciprocal relationship.

interpolate /ɪn.ˈtɜɹ.pə.ˌleɪt/ v
interpolera
(transitive, intransitive) To introduce (something) between other things; especially to insert (possibly spurious) words into a text.
(mathematics) To estimate the value of a function between two tabulated points.

interpolation /ɪnˌtɜː(ɹ)pəˈleɪʃən/ interpolations n
interpolation
(mathematics, science) The process of estimating the value of a function at a point from its values at nearby points.

interpose /ˌɪn.təˈpəʊz/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈpoʊz/ v
inskjuta
(transitive) To interrupt a conversation by introducing a different subject or making a comment.

interpret /ɪn.tɚˈpɹɛt/ /ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/ /ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/ /ˈin.tɚ.pɹɛt/ v
tolka
To decode the meaning of a topic and then act, whether to continue researching the topic, follow through, act in opposition, or further the understanding through sharing an interpretation.
To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.
To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation

interpretation /ɪntəpɹəˈteɪʃən/ /ɪntɚpɹəˈteɪʃən/ interpretations n
tolkning
(countable) An act of interpreting or explaining something unclear; a translation; a version.
(countable) A sense given by an interpreter; an exposition or explanation given; meaning.
(countable) An artist's way of expressing his thought or embodying his conception of nature.

interpreter /ɪnˈtɜːpɹɪtə/ /ɪnˈtɝpɹɪtɚ/ interpreters n
tolk
A person who converts spoken or signed language into a different language for the benefit of one or more others who do not understand the first language being used (especially if in real time or shortly after that person has finished communicating). (Contrasted with translator.)
interpretator programtolk tolk
(computing) A program that executes another program written in a high-level language by reading the instructions in real time rather than by compiling it in advance.

interpunct interpuncts n
halvhög punkt
(typography) The punctuation mark ⟨·⟩.

interrail v
tågluffa
To travel using the InterRail rail pass.

interred adj
begravd begraven jordfäst
Having been interred.

interrobang /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹɔˌbæŋ/ /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəʊˌbæŋ/ /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəˌbæŋ/ interrobangs n
interrobang
The nonstandard punctuation mark ‽ (a combination of ? and !), which may be used at the end of a sentence to express excitement or disbelief, or to indicate that it is a rhetorical question. [from 1962.]

interrogate /ɪnˈtɛɹ.ə.ɡeɪt/ /ɪnˈtɛɹ.ə.ɡæɪt/ /ɪnˈtɛɹ.əˌɡeɪt/ v
förhöra
(transitive) to question or quiz, especially in a thorough and/or aggressive manner

interrogation /ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ interrogations n
förhör
The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.
utfrågning
A question put; an inquiry.

interrogative /ˌɪn.təˈɹɑ.ɡə.tɪv/ /ˌɪn.təˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/ /ˌɪn.təˈɹɔɡ.ə.tɪv/ [ˌɪn.təˈɹɑ.ɡə.ɾɪv] [ˌɪn.təˈɹɔɡ.ə.ɾɪv] interrogatives n
frågeord
(grammar) A word (pronoun, pronominal adjective, or adverb) implying interrogation, or used for asking a question: why, who, when, etc.

interrupt /ˈɪntəˌɹʌpt/ /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ v
avbryta förhindra stävja
(ambitransitive) To disturb or halt (an ongoing process or action, or the person performing it) by interfering suddenly, especially by speaking.

interruption /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpʃən/ interruptions n
avbrott
The act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted.
A time interval during which there is a cessation of something.

intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/ /ˌɪntəɹˈsɛkʃən/ intersections n
korsning
The junction of two (or more) paths, streets, highways, or other thoroughfares.
skärning
(geometry) The point or set of points common to two geometrical objects (such as the point where two lines meet or the line where two planes intersect).
snitt
(set theory) The set containing all the elements that are common to two or more sets.

intersectionality /ɪntəˌsɛkʃəˈnælɪti/ /ɪntɚˌsɛkʃəˈnæləti/ intersectionalities n
intersektionalitet
The study of (or a sociological methodology of studying) overlapping or intersecting social identities and related systems of oppression, domination, or discrimination.

intersexuality n
intersexualitet
The state of having the physical features of both sexes, or of having ambiguous sex, i.e. not unambiguously male or female.

intersperse /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈspɜː(ɹ)s/ v
spränga in
To mix two things irregularly, placing things of one kind among things of other.
blanda in
(transitive) To diversify by placing or inserting other things among something.

interspersed more interspersed most interspersed adj
insprängd mellan
Placed at intervals amongst other things.

interstellar adj
interstellär
Between the stars.
Among the stars.

interstice /ɪnˈtɚ.stəs/ /ɪnˈtɜː.stɪs/ interstices n
glipa mellanrum springa
A small opening or space between objects, especially adjacent objects or objects set closely together, as between cords in a rope or components of a multiconductor electrical cable or between atoms in a crystal.

intertwine /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈtwaɪn/ v
sammanflätas
(intransitive) To become twined together; to become mutually involved.

interval /ˈɪntəvəl/ /ˈɪntɚvəl/ intervals n
intervall
A distance in space.
(music) The difference (a ratio or logarithmic measure) in pitch between two notes, often referring to those two pitches themselves (otherwise known as a dyad).
(mathematics) A connected section of the real line which may be empty or have a length of zero.
intervall tidsintervall
A period of time.

intervene /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈviːn/ v
ingripa intervenera
(ambitransitive) To come between, or to be between, persons or things.

intervention /ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/ /ɪntɚˈvɛnʃən/ interventions n
inblandning ingripande medverkan
The action of intervening; interfering in some course of events.
ingrepp
(medicine) An action taken or procedure performed; an operation.

intervertebral disc intervertebral discs n
intervertebraldisk mellankotskiva
(anatomy) A disc between the vertebra in the spine.

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ interviews n
intervju
A conversation in person (or, by extension, over the telephone, Internet etc.) between a journalist and someone whose opinion or statements he or she wishes to record for publication, broadcast etc. [from 19th c.]
A formal meeting, in person, for the assessment of a candidate or applicant. [from 20th c.]

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ v
intervjua
(intransitive) To be interviewed; to attend an interview.

interviewee /ˌɪn.tə.vjuːˈiː/ /ˌɪn.tɚ.vjuːˈiː/ interviewees n
intervjuobjekt
Someone being interviewed, i.e. the person answering the questions.

intervocalic /ˌɪntəvəʊˈkælɪk/ /ˌɪntəɹvoʊˈkælɪk/ adj
intervokalisk
(phonetics) Existing or occurring between vowels.

interwar adj
mellankrigs-
During or relating to the period of time between two wars, especially the two World Wars (1919–1939).

interweave /ˌɪntəɹˈwiv/ /ˌɪntəˈwiːv/ [-ɾəɹ-] v
sammanfläta
(transitive) To combine (things) through weaving.

intestine /ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛsˌtiːn/ /ˈɪntɛstaɪn/ /ˈɪntɛstɪn/ intestines n
tarm inälvor
(anatomy, often pluralized) The alimentary canal of an animal through which food passes after having passed all stomachs.
One of certain subdivisions of this part of the alimentary canal, such as the small or large intestine in human beings.

intifada /ˌɪntɪˈfɑːdə/ intifadas n
intifada
An insurrection; a usually violent attempt to take control of a government.
An uprising, resistant struggle or rebellious protest, especially the Palestinian uprisings against Israel.

intimacy /ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/ intimacies n
intimitet
(uncountable, countable) Feeling or atmosphere of closeness and openness towards someone else, often but not necessarily involving sexuality.

intimacy coordinator intimacy coordinators n
intimitetskoordinator
(film, TV) A member of a film crew who ensures the well-being of actors who participate in sex scenes or other intimate scenes.

intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ more intimate most intimate adj
intim
Closely acquainted; familiar.
Of or involved in a sexual relationship.
Personal; private.

intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ v
antyda
(ambitransitive) To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.

intimidate /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ v
skrämma
(transitive) To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence

intimidating more intimidating most intimidating adj
respektingivande skrämmande
Threatening, producing feelings of fear or timidity.

intinction /ɪnˈtɪŋkʃən/ intinctions n
intinktion
The act of steeping or soaking the bread (or 'body' of Christ) in the wine (or 'blood' of Christ) so the communicant may receive both aspects of the Eucharist simultaneously.

into /ˈɪn.tu/ /ˈɪn.tuː/ /ˈɪn.tə/ /ˈɪn.tʊ/ preposition
in i till
To or towards the inside of.
Against, especially with force or violence.
in i
After the start of.
till in i
(mathematics) Expressing the operation of division, with the denominator given first. Usually with "goes".

intolerance /ɪnˈtɑ.lə.ɹəns/ /ɪnˈtɒl.ə.ɹəns/ /ɪnˈtɔl.ə.ɹəns/ intolerances n
intolerans
(uncountable) The state of being intolerant.
(countable, medicine) Extreme sensitivity to a food or drug; of a food that is generally considered edible, an individual inability to digest it.

intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/ intonations n
intonation
(linguistics) The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.

intoxication /ɪntɑksɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ɪntɒksɪˈkeɪʃən/ intoxications n
intoxikation
A poisoning, as by a spirituous or a narcotic substance.

intracellular adj
intracellulär
Inside or within a cell.

intractable /ɪnˈtɹæk.tə.bəl/ more intractable most intractable adj
omedgörlig
ohanterlig
Not tractable; not able to be managed, controlled, governed or directed.
svårbehandlad
(medicine) Difficult to treat (of a medical condition).

intrahepatic /ˌɪntɹəhəˈpætɪk/ adj
intrahepatisk
(anatomy) Within the liver.

intramuscular adj
intramuskulär
Inside a muscle or the muscles.

intransigence /ɪnˈtɹæn.sɪ.d͡ʒəns/ intransigences n
omedgörlighet
Unwillingness to change one's views or to agree.

intransigent /ɪnˈtɹæn.sə.d͡ʒənt/ /ɪnˈtɹæn.zə.d͡ʒənt/ more intransigent most intransigent adj
omedgörlig
Unwilling to compromise or moderate a position; unreasonable.

intransitive /ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/ /ɪnˈtɹænzətɪv/ adj
intransitiv
(grammar, of a verb) Not transitive: not having, or not taking, a direct object.

intransitive verb /ɪnˌtɹænsətɪv ˈvɜːb/ /ɪnˌtɹænzətɪv ˈvɜːb/ intransitive verbs n
intransitivt verb
(grammar) An action verb which does not take a direct object.

intransitivity intransitivities n
intransitivitet
(grammar) The state or quality of being intransitive

intrasexual adj
innerköns- innerkönsmässig
Within a group of individuals of the same sex.

intrauterine device intrauterine devices n
livmoderinlägg spiral
A contraceptive device consisting of a spiral or similar shape of plastic or metal inserted through the vagina into the uterus in order to prevent the implantation of a fertilized egg.

intravenous /ɪntɹəˈviːnəs/ adj
intravenös
Inside the veins.

intravenously adv
intravenöst
(medicine) In an intravenous manner; by means of intravenous injection.

intrepid /ɪnˈtɹɛpɪd/ more intrepid most intrepid adj
orädd oförskräckt modig
Fearless; bold; brave.

intricacy /ɪnˈtɹɪ.kə.si/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kə.si/ intricacies n
besvärlighet svårighet
The state or quality of being intricate or entangled.
komplexitet
Perplexity.
Something which is intricate or complex.

intricate /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ more intricate most intricate adj
intrikat invecklad
Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

intrigue /ɪnˈtɹiːɡ/ /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ intrigues n
intrig
A complicated or clandestine plot or scheme intended to effect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.

intrigue /ɪnˈtɹiːɡ/ /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ v
intrigera
(intransitive) To conceive or carry out a secret plan intended to harm; to form a plot or scheme.

intrinsic /ɪn.ˈtɹɪn.zɪk/ more intrinsic most intrinsic adj
inneboende
Innate, inherent, inseparable from the thing itself, essential.

intro /ˈɪntɹoʊ/ intros n
intro
(informal) An introduction.
(informal) The opening sequence at beginning of a film, television program, etc.

introduce /ˌɪntəɹˈdus/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ v
presentera
(transitive, of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).
(transitive) To make (something or someone) known by formal announcement or recommendation.
införa
(transitive) To bring (something) into practice.

introduced species introduced species n
introducerad art
(ecology) A species living outside its native distributional range which has arrived there by human activity, directly or indirectly, deliberately or accidentally.

introduction /ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃən/ introductions n
introduktion införande presentation
The act or process of introducing.
presentation
A means, such as a personal letter, of presenting one person to another.
inledning förord
An initial section of a book or article, which introduces the subject material.

introductory /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/ adj
inledande nybörjare
Introducing; giving a preview or idea of.

introit /ən-/ /ɪnˈtɹəʊɪt/ /ˈɪntɹɔɪt/ /ˈɪnˌtɹɔɪt/ introits n
introitus
(Roman Catholicism, music) A prayer, typically part of a psalm or other portion of the Bible, read or sung at the start of Mass while or immediately after the priest ascends to the altar.

intron /ˈɪntɹɒn/ introns n
intron
(genetics) A portion of a split gene that is included in pre-RNA transcripts but is removed during RNA processing and rapidly degraded.

introspection /ɪntɹəˈspɛkʃən/ introspections n
introspektion själviakttagelse
(psychology) A looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states

introverted more introverted most introverted adj
introvert inåtvänd
(psychology) Of or characteristic of the personality of an introvert: thoughtful, reflective.

intrude /ɪnˈtɹuːd/ v
inkräkta
(intransitive) To thrust oneself in; to come or enter without invitation, permission, or welcome; to encroach; to trespass.

intruder /ənˈtɹudɚ/ /ɪnˈtɹuː.də(ɹ)/ intruders n
inkräktare
Someone who intrudes.

intrusion /ɪnˈtɹuːʒən/ intrusions n
intrång
The forcible inclusion or entry of an external group or individual; the act of intruding.

intrusive thought intrusive thoughts n
tvångstanke
(psychology) An unwelcome involuntary thought, image, or idea.

intuition /ɪntuˈɪʃən/ /ˌɪntjuːˈɪʃən/ /ˌɪntʃuː-/ intuitions n
intuition
Immediate cognition without the use of conscious rational processes.
A perceptive insight gained by the use of this faculty.

intuitive /ɪnˈt(j)uːɪtɪv/ /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/ more intuitive most intuitive adj
intuitiv reflexmässig
Spontaneous, without requiring conscious thought.

intuitively more intuitively most intuitively adv
intuitivt
By intuition; with skill or accuracy, but without special training or planning; instinctively.

inundate /ˈɪn.ən.deɪt/ /ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt/ v
översvämma tynga ner överhopa överväldiga
To cover with large amounts of water; to flood.
To overwhelm.

inure /ɪˈnjɔː/ /ɪˈnjʊə/ /ɪˈnjʊɹ/ v
vänja

invade /ɪnˈveɪd/ v
invadera överfalla
(transitive) To enter by force in order to conquer.
invadera
To attack; to infringe; to encroach on; to violate.

invader /ɪn.ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ invaders n
inkräktare
An intruder (especially on someone's privacy)

invagination invaginations n
invagination
(medicine) The process where an anatomical part invaginates upon itself or into another structure.

invalid /ɪnˈvæl.ɪd/ more invalid most invalid adj
ogiltig ogill
Not valid; not true, correct, acceptable or appropriate.

invalid /ˈɪn.və.lɪd/ invalids n
invalid handikappad
(dated, sometimes, offensive) Any person with a disability or illness.
invalid
(dated, sometimes, offensive) A person who is confined to home or bed because of illness, disability or injury; one who is too sick or weak to care for themselves.

invalidate /ɪnˈvæl.ə.dæɪt/ /ɪnˈvæl.əˌdeɪt/ /ɪnˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ v
ogiltigförklara
To make invalid. Especially applied to contract law.

invalidity invalidities n
ogiltighet
The state of being invalid; lack of validity.

invariable /ɪnˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩/ /ɪnˈvɛɚbl̩/ /ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ adj
oföränderlig
Not variable; unalterable; uniform; always having the same value.

invariant more invariant most invariant adj
oföränderlig
Not varying; constant.
invariant
(mathematics) Unaffected by a specified operation, especially by a transformation.

invariant invariants n
invariant
An invariant quantity, function etc.

invasion /ɪnˈveɪʒən/ invasions n
invasion
A military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of conquering territory or altering the established government.

invasive /-zɪv/ /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/ more invasive most invasive adj
invaderande
(military, also, figuratively) That invades a foreign country using military force; also, militarily aggressive.
inträngande påträngande
Intrusive on one's privacy, rights, sphere of activity, etc.
invasiv
(biology) Of an animal or plant: that grows (especially uncontrollably) in environments which do not harbour natural enemies, often to the detriment of native species or of food or garden flora and fauna.

invasive species invasive species n
invasiv art
(biology) Any species that has been introduced to an environment where it is not native, and that has since become a nuisance through rapid spread and increase in numbers, often to the detriment of native species.

invective /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/ invectives n
invektiv
Something spoken or written, intended to cast shame, disgrace, censure, or reproach on another.

invent /ɪnˈvɛnt/ v
uppfinna
To design a new process or mechanism.
To create something fictional for a particular purpose.

invention /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/ inventions n
uppfinning
Something invented.
uppfinningsförmåga uppfinningsrikedom
The capacity to invent.
invention
(music) A small, self-contained composition, particularly those in J.S. Bach’s Two- and Three-part Inventions.

inventive /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/ more inventive most inventive adj
uppfinningsrik
Possessed of a particular capacity for the design of new mechanisms or processes, creative or skilful at inventing.

inventiveness inventivenesses n
uppfinningsrikedom
The quality of being inventive; the faculty of inventing.

inventor /ɪnˈvɛntə/ /ɪnˈvɛntɚ/ inventors n
uppfinnare
One who invents, either as a hobby or as an occupation.

inventory /ɪnˈvɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/ /ˈɪn.vənˌtɔ.ɹi/ inventories n
inventarier lager
(operations) The stock of an item on hand at a particular location or business.
inventarieförteckning inventering lagersaldo
(operations) A detailed list of all of the items on hand.
inventering
(operations) The process of producing or updating such a list.

inventory /ɪnˈvɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/ /ˈɪn.vənˌtɔ.ɹi/ v
inventera
(transitive, operations) To take stock of the resources or items on hand; to produce an inventory.

inverse /ɪnˈvɝs/ /ˈɪnvɝs/ adj
invers
(geometry) That has the property of being an inverse (the result of a circle inversion of a given point or geometrical figure); that is constructed by circle inversion.

inverse /ɪnˈvɝs/ /ˈɪnvɝs/ inverses n
invers

inverse function inverse functions n
invers funktion
(mathematics) For a given function f, another function, denoted f−1, that reverses the mapping action of f; (formally) given a function f: X\rightarrow Y, a function g: Y\rightarrow X such that, \forall x\in X,\ f(x) = y \implies g(y)=x.

inverse matrix inverse matrices inverse matrixes n
invers matris
(linear algebra) Of a matrix A, another matrix B such that A multiplied by B and B multiplied by A both equal the identity matrix.

inversely proportional adj
omvänt proportionell
(mathematics) Proportional to the reciprocal of the independent variable.

invert sugar /ˈɪnvɜː(ɹ)t ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ invert sugars n
invertsocker
An equal mixture of glucose and fructose formed by the enzymatic hydrolysis of sucrose; it is found in honey and some fruits, and also produced industrially.

invertebrate /ɪnˈvəːtɪbrət/ adj
ryggradslös
Lacking a backbone; without vertebrae.

invertebrate /ɪnˈvəːtɪbrət/ invertebrates n
ryggradslöst djur
An animal without vertebrae, i.e. backbone.

invertible adj
inverterbar
(mathematics, especially of a function or matrix) Able to be inverted, having an inverse.

invertible matrix invertible matrices n
inverterbar matris
(linear algebra) Any n×n square matrix for which there exists a corresponding inverse matrix (i.e., a second (or possibly the same) matrix such that when the two are multiplied by each other, in either order, the result is the n×n identity matrix).

invest /ɪnˈvɛst/ v
investera
To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.
To commit money or capital in the hope of financial gain.
To ceremonially install someone in some office.
(intransitive) To cause to be involved in; to cause to form strong attachments to.

investigate [ɪn.ˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t] v
undersöka
(transitive) To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.
utreda undersöka
(transitive) To examine, look into, or scrutinize in order to discover something hidden or secret.
utreda
(intransitive) To conduct an inquiry or examination.

investigation /ɪnˌvɛs.təˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ investigations n
undersökning
The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination

investigative /ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtɪv/ /ɪnˈvɛstɪɡətɪv/ more investigative most investigative adj
undersökande grävande
Of or pertaining to investigation

investigative journalism n
grävande journalistik undersökande journalistik
A form of journalism in which the reporter deeply investigates a single topic of interest, often involving crime or corruption.

investigator investigators n
utredare
One who investigates.

investment /ɪnˈvɛsmənt/ /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/ investments n
investering
(finance) A placement of capital in expectation of deriving income or profit from its use or appreciation.

investment bank investment banks n
investmentbank
(banking, finance) A financial institution that deals with raising capital, trading in securities and managing corporate mergers and acquisitions.

investment banking n
investmentbanksverksamhet
(banking, finance) The activities of an investment bank.

investor /ɪnˈvɛs.tə(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈvɛs.tɚ/ investors n
investerare
A person who invests money in order to make a profit.

inveterate /ɪnˈvɛtəɹɪt/ more inveterate most inveterate adj
inbiten oförbätterlig ingrodd inrotad
firmly established from having been around for a long time; of long standing

invigilator /ɪnˈvɪd͡ʒɪleɪtəɹ/ invigilators n
tentamensvakt tentavakt
(UK, Ireland, Canada, India, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore) A person who supervises students during an examination; a proctor

invincible /ɪnˈvɪn.sə.bəl/ /ɪnˈvɪn.sɪ.bəl/ adj
oövervinnerlig
Impossible to defeat, destroy, or kill; too powerful to be defeated or overcome.

inviolable /ɪnˈvaɪələbl̩/ more inviolable most inviolable adj
okränkbar
Not violable; not to be infringed.

invisibility invisibilities n
osynlighet
The state of being invisible.

invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
osynlig
Unable to be seen; out of sight; not visible.

invisiblize v
osynliggöra
(transitive, mostly, sociology) To make invisible; to marginalize so as to erase the presence or contributions of.

invisibly more invisibly most invisibly adv
osynlig osynligt
In a way that can not be seen; in an invisible manner.

invitation /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩/ /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ invitations n
invitation
inbjudning inbjudan
The act of inviting; solicitation; the requesting of a person's company.
inbjudan
(bridge) A bid that tells one's partner that game or slam is likely if their hand is at the strong end of what they have indicated.

invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ v
inbjuda invitera
(transitive) To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.

invocation /ˌɪn.voʊ.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ invocations n
åkallan
The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being, especially prayer offered to a divine being.

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ invoices n
faktura räkning
A bill; a commercial document issued by a seller to a buyer indicating the products, quantities and agreed prices for products or services that the seller has already provided the buyer with. An invoice indicates that, unless paid in advance, payment is due by the buyer to the seller, according to the agreed terms.

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ v
fakturera
(transitive) To bill; to issue an invoice to.

involuntary manslaughter involuntary manslaughters n
dödsvållande vållande till annans död
Unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, either express or implied, with the absence of intention.

involution /ɪnvəˈluːʃən/ involutions n
involution
(mathematics) An endofunction whose square is equal to the identity function; a function equal to its inverse.

involved /ɪnˈvoːvd/ /ɪnˈvɑlvd/ /ɪnˈvɒlvd/ /ɪnˈvɔlvd/ more involved most involved adj
delaktig involverad
Associated with others, be a participant or make someone be a participant (in a crime, process, etc.)

involvement involvements n
involvering
The act of involving, or the state of being involved.

invulnerability invulnerabilities n
osårbarhet
The state of being invulnerable.

invulnerable adj
osårbar
Incapable of being injured; not vulnerable.

iodide /ˈɑɪ.ə.ˌdɑɪd/ iodides n
jodid
(inorganic chemistry) A binary compound of iodine and another element or radical.

iodine /ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪn, -dɪn, -diːn/ iodines n
jod
An antiseptic incorporating the element.

ion /ˈaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈaɪ.ɒn/ /ˈaɪən/ ions n
jon
An atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge, such as the sodium and chlorine atoms in a salt solution.

ionization /ˌaɪənɪˈzeɪʃən/ ionizations n
jonisering
(chemistry, physics) Any process that leads to the dissociation of a neutral atom or molecule into charged particles ions; the state of being ionized.

ionize /ˈaɪ.ə.naɪz/ v
jonisera
(physical chemistry) To dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged species; to be thus dissociated.

ionizing more ionizing most ionizing adj
joniserande
Capable of producing ions.

ionizing radiation ionizing radiations n
joniserande strålning
(physics) High-energy radiation that is capable of causing ionization in substances through which it passes; also includes high-energy particles.

ionosphere ionospheres n
jonosfär
The part of the Earth's atmosphere beginning at an altitude of about 50 kilometers (31 miles) and extending outward 500 kilometers (310 miles) or more.
The similar region of the atmosphere of another planet.

iota /aɪˈoʊtə/ /aɪˈəʊtə/ iotas n
dugg dyft jota smula
A jot; a very small, insignificant quantity.

ipso facto /ˌɪpsəʊ ˈfæktəʊ/ adv
genom sakens natur ipso facto
By that very fact itself; actually.

irascible /aɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl/ /ɪˈɹæs.ə.bəl/ /ɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl/ more irascible most irascible adj
hetlevrad lättretlig hetsig
Easily provoked to outbursts of anger; irritable.

iridesce v
irisera
(intransitive) To be iridescent; to exhibit iridescence.

iridescence /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈdɛs.əns/ iridescences n
irisering regnbågsskimmer
The condition or state of being iridescent; exhibition of colors like those of the rainbow; a prismatic play of color.

iridescent /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈdɛs.ənt/ more iridescent most iridescent adj
iriserande regnbågsskimrande
(not comparable) Producing a display of lustrous, rainbow-like colors; prismatic.
iriserande lysande skimrande
Brilliant, lustrous, or colorful.

iridium /ɪˈɹɪd.i.əm/ iridiums n
iridium
(uncountable) A chemical element (symbol Ir) with an atomic number of 77: a very hard, brittle, silvery-white transition metal of the platinum group.

iris /aɪɹɪs/ /ʌɪɹɪs/ /ˈaɪ.ɹɪs/ [əɪɹɪs] irides iris irises n
iris regnbågshinna
(botany) A plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See w:Iris (plant) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia).
(anatomy) The contractile membrane perforated by the pupil, which adjusts to control the amount of light reaching the retina, and which forms the colored portion of the eye (See w:Iris (anatomy) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia).

iron /ˈaɪ.ən/ /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ /ˈaɪ.ɹən/ adj
järn- järn
(not comparable) Made of the metal iron.
järn-
(figuratively) Strong (as of will), inflexible.

iron /ˈaɪ.ən/ /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ /ˈaɪ.ɹən/ irons n
järn
(uncountable) A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel: a chemical element having atomic number 26 and symbol Fe.
(golf) A golf club used for middle-distance shots.

iron /ˈaɪ.ən/ /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ /ˈaɪ.ɹən/ v
stryka
(transitive) To pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases.

iron curtain iron curtains n
järnridå
(idiomatic) Any impenetrable barrier.

iron fist iron fists n
järnhand
(figuratively, idiomatic) Ruthless and usually unrestricted control.

iron lung iron lungs n
järnlunga
A pneumonic device for assisted breathing.

iron ore iron ores n
järnmalm
(mining) A mineral deposit from which iron can be viably extracted.

iron(II) sulfate n
järn(II)sulfat järnvitriol
(inorganic compound) The green, crystalline salt of divalent iron and sulfuric acid, FeSO4, used as a pigment, and in water treatment.

iron(III) sulfate n
järn(III)sulfat
(inorganic compound) The crystalline salt of trivalent iron and sulfuric acid, Fe2(SO4)3.

ironic /aɪˈɹɑn.ɪk/ /aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/ more ironic most ironic adj
ironisk
(Of a situation) Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.

ironing ironings n
strykning
The act of pressing clothes with an iron#Noun, such as a steam iron.
stryktvätt
Laundry that has been washed and is ready to be ironed.
strykt tvätt
Laundry that has recently been ironed.

ironing board ironing boards n
strykbräda
A long board, often covered with fabric and having on legs that are usually collapsible, on which one can iron clothes.
(idiomatic, colloquial) A flat-chested woman.

ironmaster ironmasters n
bruksidkare brukspatron bruksägare
(dated) The proprietor of an ironworks

ironmonger /ˈaɪə(ɹ)nˌmʌŋɡə(ɹ)/ ironmongers n
järnhandlare
(chiefly, British, Irish) A retailer in iron goods and hardware.

ironworker ironworkers n
järnarbetare
A person employed to manufacture and shape iron.
A construction worker who assembles the metal frame of buildings.

ironwort ironworts n
sårmynta
A herb of several species in the genus Sideritis, formerly believed to heal sword cuts.

irony /ˈaɪ.ɚ.ni/ /ˈaɪ.ɹə.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ɹən.i/ ironies n
ironi
(rhetoric) The quality of a statement that, when taken in context, may actually mean something different from, or the opposite of, what is written literally; the use of words expressing something other than their literal intention, often in a humorous context.
(informal) Contradiction between circumstances and expectations; condition contrary to what might be expected. [from the 1640s]

irradiate /ɪˈɹeɪdiˌeɪt/ /ɪˈɹeɪdɪeɪt/ /ɪˈɹeɪdɪət/ v
bestråla
(often, literary, or, poetic) To make (someone or something) bright by shining light on them or it; to brighten, to illuminate.

irradiation /ɪˌɹeɪdiˈeɪʃən/ irradiations n
bestrålning
An act of irradiating, or state of being irradiated.

irrational /ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/ more irrational most irrational adj
irrationell
Not rational; unfounded or nonsensical.
(mathematics, arithmetic, number theory, not comparable) Of a real number, that cannot be written as the ratio of two integers.

irrationality irrationalities n
irrationalitet
The quality or state of being irrational; want of the faculty or the quality of reason; fatuity.

irredentism /ɪɹɪˈdɛntɪzəm/ irredentisms n
irredentism
A nationalistic doctrine advocating the annexation of foreign lands with historic or ethnic links.

irrefutable /ɪˈɹɛfjuːtəbəl/ /ɪˈɹɛfjətəbəl/ /ˌɪɹəˈfjuːtəbəl/ /ˌɪɹɪˈfjuːtəbəl/ more irrefutable most irrefutable adj
obestridlig ovedersäglig
undeniable; unable to be disproved or refuted

irregular /ɪˈɹeɡ.jə.lə/ /ɪˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ɪˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ more irregular most irregular adj
oregelbunden
nonstandard; not conforming to rules or expectations
(grammar, of a word) not following the regular or expected patterns of inflection in a given language

irregular verb irregular verbs n
oregelbundet verb
A verb that does not follow the normal rules for its conjugation.

irrelevance irrelevances n
irrelevans
Lack of relationship with the topic at hand; lack of importance.

irrelevant /ɪˈɹɛl.ə.vənt/ more irrelevant most irrelevant adj
irrelevant ovidkommande
Not usefully related: not associated in any way that is important or useful to the context being discussed: not materially applicable; having connections not applicable in the present situation.

irremediable more irremediable most irremediable adj
urbota
Unable to be remedied, cured, corrected or repaired; irreparable, incurable.

irreparable /ɪˈɹɛp(ə)ɹəbəl/ more irreparable most irreparable adj
irreparabel olaglig
Incapable of being repaired, amended, cured or rectified; unrepairable.

irreplaceability n
oersättlighet
The quality of being irreplaceable; inability to be replaced, often because of being unique.

irresistible /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈzɪs.tə.bəl/ more irresistible most irresistible adj
oemotståndlig
Impossible to resist.

irresponsibility irresponsibilities n
ansvarslöshet oansvarighet
The character or state of being irresponsible; lack of or freedom from responsibility; want of accountability.

irresponsible /ˌɪɹ.əˈspɑn.sə.bəl/ /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/ /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɔn.sə.bəl/ [ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɔn.sə.bl̩] more irresponsible most irresponsible adj
oansvarig
(now, rare) Not responsible; exempt from legal responsibility, not to be held accountable.
ansvarslös oansvarig
Lacking a sense of responsibility; performed or acting as though without responsibility; negligent.

irreverent more irreverent most irreverent adj
vanvördig
Lacking respect; not having or not showing respect for or seriousness towards something that is usually treated with respect; going against conventional precepts.

irreversible /ˌɪr.ɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/ /ˌɪr.ɪˈvɝ.sə.bəl/ adj
irreversibel oåterkallelig
Incapable of being reversed or turned about or back; incapable of being made to run backwards.

irreversibly more irreversibly most irreversibly adv
oåterkalleligt
In an irreversible manner.

irrevocable /ɪɹiˈvoʊkəb(ə)l/ /ɪɹəˈvoʊkəb(ə)l/ /ɪɹɪˈvəʊkəb(ə)l/ /ɪˈɹɛvəkəb(ə)l/ adj
oåterkallelig
Unable to be retracted or reversed; final.

irrevocably more irrevocably most irrevocably adv
oåterkalleligen
In an irrevocable manner; beyond recall; in a manner precluding repeal.

irrigate /ˈɪɹəˌɡeɪt/ v
bevattna konstbevattna
(transitive) To supply (farmland) with water, by building ditches, pipes, etc.

irrigation /ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ irrigations n
bevattning konstbevattning
The act or process of irrigating, or the state of being irrigated; especially, the operation of causing water to flow over lands, for nourishing plants.

irritable bowel syndrome n
irritabel tarm irritabel tarmsyndrom
(pathology) A functional disorder causing the nerves and muscles of the large intestine to be oversensitive, leading to symptoms such as cramp, bloating, flatulence, diarrhoea and constipation.

irritate /ˈɪɹ.ɪˌteɪt/ v
irritera
(intransitive) To cause or induce displeasure or irritation.

irritating more irritating most irritating adj
irriterande
Causing irritation, annoyance or pain.
Stimulating or exciting a response.

irrumate v
munknulla
To practice irrumation; to insert the penis violently into another's mouth.

is it just me phraseologicalUnit
är det bara jag?

is it safe here phraseologicalUnit
är der säkert här?
is it safe here?

is that so phraseologicalUnit
nähä så pass
Really? Is it true?

isabelline shrike isabelline shrikes n
isabellatörnskata
Lanius isabellinus, a member of the shrike family (Laniidae). It was formerly considered conspecific with the red-tailed shrike and the red-backed shrike.

isabelline wheatear isabelline wheatears n
isabellastenskvätta
Oenanthe isabellina, an Old World flycatcher native to Asia

ischemic /ɪˈskiːmɪk/ more ischemic most ischemic adj
ischemisk
(pathology) Characteristic of, or accompanied by, ischemia — localised anaemia due to mechanical obstruction of the blood supply, creating a local disturbance in blood circulation.

island /ˈaɪ̯lənd/ islands n
ö holme kobbe skär
(by extension, in place names) A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, partially surrounded by water; A peninsula; A half-island.
ö
An entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself.

island chain island chains n
ökedja
An archipelago consisting of neighboring islands which are roughly aligned, as if chained one to the next.

island state island states n
östat örike
A state consisting of one or more islands

island-hop v
öluffa

islander /ˈaɪləndə/ /ˈaɪləndɚ/ islanders n
öbo
A person who lives on an island.

islet /ˈaɪ.lət/ islets n
holme kobbe skär
A small island.

isn't /ˈɪn(t)/ /ˈɪzənt/ v
är inte
(negative auxiliary)

isn't it so phraseologicalUnit
eller hur? inte sant?
Isn't it true?
Isn't it that way?

isochrony n
isokroni
The state of being isochronous.

isogloss /-sə-/ /ˈaɪsoɡlɒs/ /ˈaɪsə(ʊ̯)ɡlɒs/ /ˈaɪsəɡlɑs/ /ˈʌɪ-/ isoglosses n
isogloss
(linguistics) A line on a map indicating the geographical boundaries of a linguistic feature.

isolate /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/ /ˈaɪ.sə.lət/ v
isolera avskilja
(transitive) To set apart or cut off from others.
isolera
(transitive) To place in quarantine or isolation.
(transitive, chemistry) To separate a substance in pure form from a mixture.

isolated /ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/ more isolated most isolated adj
isolerad
Placed or standing apart or alone; in isolation.

isolation /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/ isolations n
isolering
(chiefly, uncountable) The state of being isolated, detached, or separated; the state of being away from other people.
The act of isolating.
(medicine) The separation of a patient, suffering from a contagious disease, from contact with others (compare: quarantine)

isolationism /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃəˌnɪzəm/ isolationisms n
isolationism
A national (or group) policy of non-interaction with other nations (or groups).

isoleucine /ˌaɪ.səˈluː.siːn/ isoleucines n
isoleucin
(amino acid) An essential amino acid, C6H13NO2, isomeric with leucine, found in most animal proteins.

isomer /ˈaɪ.sə.mə/ /ˈaɪ.sə.mɚ/ isomers n
isomer
(chemistry) Any of two or more compounds with the same molecular formula but with different structure.

isomerism isomerisms n
isomeri
(chemistry) the phenomenon of the existence of isomers - the existence of different substances with the same molecular formulae

isometric /ˌaɪ.soʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌaɪ.səʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌaɪ.səˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ more isometric most isometric adj
isometrisk
Of, or exhibiting equality in dimensions.

isometry isometries n
isometri
(mathematics) A function between metric spaces (or on a single metric space) having the property that the distance between two images is equal to the distance between their preimages.

isomorphic /ˌaɪ.soʊˈmɔɹ.fɪk/ /ˌaɪ.səˈmɔː.fɪk/ adj
isomorf
(mathematics) Related by an isomorphism; having a structure-preserving one-to-one correspondence.
Having identical relevant structure; being structure-preserving while undergoing certain invertible transformations.

isosceles /aɪˈsɒsəliːz/ adj
likbent
(geometry) Having (at least) two sides of equal length, used especially of a triangle or trapezoid.

isotope /ˈaɪ.sə.toʊp/ /ˈaɪ.sə.təʊp/ isotopes n
isotop
(nuclear physics) Any of two or more forms of an element where the atoms have the same number of protons, but a different number of neutrons within their nuclei. Thus, isotopes have the same atomic number but a different mass number.

isotropic adj
isotropisk
(physics) Having properties that are identical in all directions; exhibiting isotropy

isotropy /aɪˈsɒtɹəpi/ isotropies n
isotropi
(geometry, physics) The property of being identical, or having the same physical properties, in all directions.

ispravnic ispravnics n
ispravnik

issue /ˈɪsjuː/ /ˈɪʃ(j)u/ /ˈɪʃ(j)uː/ v
inströmma uppkomma upprinna utflöda utmynna
To flow out, to proceed from, to come out or from.
utströmma
To rush out, to sally forth.
ansluta utmynna
To extend into, to open onto.
emittera utge
To send out; to put into circulation.
utlämnade
To deliver for use.
utfärda
To deliver by authority.

isthmus /ˈɪs.məs/ /ˈɪst.məs/ /ˈɪsθ.məs/ /ˈɪz.məs/ isthmi isthmuses n
näs ed
A narrow strip of land, bordered on both sides by water, and connecting two larger landmasses.

it /ɘt/ /ət/ /ɪt/ [ɪt] [ɪ̈t] [ɪ̈ʔ] pronoun
det den
The third-person singular personal pronoun used to refer to an inanimate object, abstract entity, or non-human living thing.
The impersonal pronoun, used without referent as the subject of an impersonal verb or statement (known as the dummy pronoun, dummy it or weather it).
The impersonal pronoun, used without referent, or with unstated but contextually implied referent, in various short idioms or expressions.
den det
The impersonal pronoun, used as a placeholder for a delayed subject, or less commonly, object; known as the dummy pronoun (according to some definitions), anticipatory it or, more formally in linguistics, a syntactic expletive. The delayed subject is commonly a to-infinitive, a gerund, or a noun clause introduced by a subordinating conjunction.

it can't be helped phraseologicalUnit
det kan inte hjälpas
(idiomatic) It is inevitable. There is no alternative.

it depends phraseologicalUnit
det beror på
Used to indicate that different situations may produce different results.

it doesn't matter phraseologicalUnit
det spelar ingen roll det kvittar
It is not important; do not fret (used to reassure or comfort the person to whom it is said).
I withdraw my previous statement (often used if it wasn't heard or understood).

it figures phraseologicalUnit
det ante mig
(idiomatic, North America) Used to indicate that a preceding event or statement by another is an unsurprising accompaniment of known facts and circumstances.

it is what it is phraseologicalUnit
det är vad det är
(literally, sometimes, philosophical) This thing has its own distinct nature; this thing is itself.

it never rains but it pours proverb
en olycka kommer sällan ensam när det regnar så öser det ner
Unfortunate events occur in quantity.

it takes two to tango proverb
det är inte ens fel om två träter
(idiomatic) Some things need the active cooperation of two parties; blame is to be laid on both parties in a conflict.

it was delicious phraseologicalUnit
det var jättegott det var utsökt det var väldigt gott
Said to compliment a meal after eating it.

it's a small world phraseologicalUnit
världen är liten
Used to express surprise at meeting an acquaintance or discovering a personal connection in a distant place or an unexpected context.

it's about time /ɪts əˈbaʊt taɪm/ interjection
på tiden
(idiomatic, sarcastic) Used to express impatience at the eventual occurrence of something that the speaker or writer considered to be long overdue.

it's all Greek to me /ɪts ˌɔːl ˈɡɹiːk tə ˌmiː/ phraseologicalUnit
det är rena grekiskan
(idiomatic) I don't understand any of it; it makes no sense.

it's an emergency phraseologicalUnit
det är brådskande det är bråttom
Indicates that the current situation is an emergency.

it's cold outside phraseologicalUnit
det är kall utomhus det är kallt ute
Indicates that the weather is cold.

it's not my fault phraseologicalUnit
det är inte mitt fel
I did not cause the problem.

it's raining phraseologicalUnit
det regnar
Indicates that rain is falling.

it's snowing phraseologicalUnit
det snöar
Snow is falling.

it's the thought that counts proverb
det är tanken som räknas
When giving someone a present or doing a favour for someone, the kindness behind the act is more important than any other consideration.

it's too expensive phraseologicalUnit
det är för dyrt
Indicates the speaker thinks that the price is too high.

italic /aɪˈtælɪk/ /ɪˈtælɪk/ adj
kursiv
(typography, of a typeface or font) Having letters that slant or lean to the right; oblique.

italic /aɪˈtælɪk/ /ɪˈtælɪk/ italics n
kursiv
(typography) A typeface in which the letters slant to the right.

italicize v
kursivera
(typography) To put into italics.

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ itches n
klåda
A sensation felt on an area of the skin that causes a person or animal to want to scratch said area.

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ v
klia
(intransitive, stative) To feel itchy; to feel a need to be scratched.

itchy /ˈɪt͡ʃi/ itchier itchiest adj
kliande

item /ˈaɪ.təm/ /ˈɑɪ.təm/ [ˈaɪ̯.ɾm̩] [ˈaɪ̯.ɾəm] [ˈɑɪ.ɾəm] items n
föremål sak ting
A distinct physical object.

iteration /ɪ.təˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪ.təˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪt.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ [ɪ.təˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩] [ɪ.ɾəˈɹæɪ.ʃən] [ˌɪɾ.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən] iterations n
iteration
(computing) The use of repetition in a computer program, especially in the form of a loop.
(computing) A single repetition of the code within such a repetitive process.

iterative /ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/ /ˈɪtəˌɹeɪtɪv/ [ˈɪt.əˌɹeɪ.tɪv] [ˈɪɾ.(ə.)ɹə.tɪv] [ˈɪɾ.(ə.)ɹə.ɾɪv] [ˈɪɾ.əˌɹeɪ.tɪv] [ˈɪɾ.əˌɹeɪ.ɾɪv] adj
iterativ
Of a procedure that involves repetition of steps (iteration) to achieve the desired outcome; in computing this may involve a mechanism such as a loop.
(grammar) Expressive of an action that is repeated with frequency.

iterator iterators n
iterator
(programming) A method capable of performing the same action on every item in a collection.

itinerant /aɪˈtɪnɚənt/ more itinerant most itinerant adj
kringresande
Habitually travelling from place to place. [from 1560s]

itinerary /aɪˈtɪnə(ɹə)ɹi/ /aɪˈtɪnəɹɛɹi/ itineraries n
färdväg färdplan resplan resrutt rutt
A route or proposed route of a journey.
reseberättelse resebeskrivning resedagbok reseskildring
An account or record of a journey.
reseguide resehandbok
A guidebook for travellers.

its /ɪts/ determiner
dess
Belonging to it. [from 16th c.]

its /ɪts/ pronoun
dess
The one (or ones) belonging to it. [from 17th c.]

itself /ɪtˈsɛlf/ pronoun
i sig sig sig själv

ivory /ˈaɪv(ə)ɹi/ adj
Elfenbens- elfenbens-
Made of ivory.
elfenbensfärgad
Resembling or having the colour of ivory.

ivory /ˈaɪv(ə)ɹi/ ivories n
elfenben elfenbensvitt
(uncountable) The hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of elephants, walruses and other animals.
Something made from or resembling ivory.
(collective, singular or in plural) The teeth.
(collective, singular or in plural) The keys of a piano.
(slang, ethnic slur) A white person.
(informal) A die (object bearing numbers, thrown in games of chance).
elfenben elfenbensvitt elfenbensfärg
A creamy white color, the color of ivory.

ivory gull ivory gulls n
ismås
An Arctic seabird species in the gull family Laridae, Pagophila eburnea.

ivory tower /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊə/ /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊɚ/ ivory towers n
elfenbenstorn
(idiomatic) A sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations.

ivy /ˈaɪvi/ ivies n
murgröna
Any of several woody, climbing, or trailing evergreen plants of the genus Hedera.

jab /d͡ʒæb/ jabs n
jabb
(boxing) A short straight punch.
spruta stick
(British) A medical hypodermic injection (vaccination or inoculation)

jab /d͡ʒæb/ v
jabba
To deliver a quick punch.
sticka
(slang, UK) To give someone an injection.

jabiru /ˈd͡ʒæbɪ.ɹuː/ jabirus n
jabirustork
A species of bird Jabiru mycteria in the monotypic genus Jabiru, of the stork family Ciconiidae, endemic to the Americas.

jacaranda jacarandas n
jakaranda
The hard, dark wood of these trees.

jack /d͡ʒæk/ jacks n
domkraft jack
A mechanical device used to raise and (temporarily) support a heavy object, now especially to lift one side of a motor vehicle when (e.g.) changing a tyre. [from 17th c.]
jack
(electronics) A switch for a jack plug, a jackknife switch; (more generally) a socket used to connect a device to a circuit, network etc. [from 19th c.]
(games) A small, six-pointed playing piece used in the game of jacks. [from 19th c.]
A non-tool object or thing.
A pike, especially when young. [from 16th c.]

jack mackerel jack mackerels n
taggmakrill
Any of various edible fish, especially of genus Trachurus, but also genera Caranx, Acanthocybium and Euthynnus.

jack of all trades jacks of all trades n
mångsysslare tusenkonstnär
(idiomatic) One competent in many endeavors, especially one who excels in none of them.

jack of clubs jacks of clubs n
klöver knekt
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

jack of diamonds jacks of diamonds n
ruter knekt
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

jack of hearts jacks of hearts n
hjärter knekt
(This entry is a translation hub.)

jack of spades /dʒæk.əv.speɪdz/ jacks of spades n
spader knekt
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

jack shit pronoun
dugg dyft jota skit smack
(vulgar) Nothing, (lack of) anything (i.e. lack of anything of value).

jack-in-the-box jack-in-the-boxes jacks-in-boxes jacks-in-the-box jacks-in-the-boxes n
gubben i lådan
Children’s toy consisting of a small box from which a male figure pops out unexpectedly after some turnings of a crank.

jackal /ˈd͡ʒækəl/ jackals n
schakal sjakal
Any of certain wild canids of the genera Lupulella and Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf.

jackalope /ˈd͡ʒækəloʊp/ jackalopes n
harhjort jackalope
A folkloric animal, a supposed cross between a jackrabbit and an antelope, goat, or deer, usually portrayed as a rabbit with antlers.

jackass jackasses n
åsna
A male donkey.
(chiefly, US) A foolish or stupid person.

jackdaw /ˈdʒækˌdɔː/ /ˈd͡ʒækˌdɑ/ /ˈd͡ʒækˌdɔ/ jackdaws n
kaja alika
A European bird (Coloeus monedula) of the crow family, often nesting in church towers and ruins.

jacket /ˈd͡ʒæk.ət/ /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ jackets n
jacka
A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length.
kavaj
A piece of a person's suit, beside trousers and, sometimes, waistcoat; coat (US)

jackfruit jackfruit jackfruits n
jackfrukt
The large fruit from this tree.

jackhammer jackhammers n
tryckluftsborr
A portable percussive power tool that combines a hammer and chisel used to drill or break hard matter, for instance rock or concrete.

jacks /d͡ʒæks/ n
jacks
(games) A children's game involving picking up objects; knucklebones; jackstones.

jacquerie /ʒaˈkɹi/ /ˈʒak(ə)ɹi/ jacqueries n
bondeuppror
A violent revolt by peasants.

jade /d͡ʒeɪd/ jades n
jade jadegrön
A semiprecious stone, either nephrite or jadeite, generally green or white in color, often used for carving figurines.
jade
A bright shade of slightly bluish or greyish green, typical of polished jade stones.
A succulent plant, Crassula ovata.

jaeger /ˈjeɪɡə/ /ˈjeɪɡəɹ/ jaegers n
labb
Any of three seabirds in the skua genus Stercorarius.

jaguar /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.(j)u.ɑɹ/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.juː.ɑː/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.juː.ə/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.jʊə/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.waɪɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.wɑɹ/ jaguars n
jaguar
A carnivorous spotted large cat native to South and Central America, Panthera onca.

jail /d͡ʒeɪ(ə)l/ jails n
häkte
A place or institution for the confinement of persons held against their will in lawful custody or detention, especially (in US usage) a place where people are held for minor offenses or with reference to some future judicial proceeding.

jailbait /ˈd͡ʒeɪlbeɪt/ jailbaits n
lammkött
(slang) A sexually mature person below, or appearing to be below, the legal age of consent, who is regarded, usually by an adult, as being sexually attractive and/or seductive.

jailer /ˈd͡ʒeɪlə(ɹ)/ jailers n
fångvaktare kriminalvårdare
One who enforces confinement in a jail or prison.

jalapeño /d͡ʒəˈlæpənoʊ/ /ˌdʒæləˈpiːnəʊ/ /ˌhæ.ləˈpeɪn.joʊ/ /ˌhæ.ləˈpeɪn.oʊ/ /ˌhæ.ləˈpin.oʊ/ /ˌhæl.əˈpeɪn.jəʊ/ /ˌhæləˈpiːnəʊ/ /ˌhæləˈpɛnjəʊ/ /ˌhɑ.ləˈpeɪn.joʊ/ /ˌhɑ.ləˈpeɪn.oʊ/ /ˌhɑ.ləˈpin.joʊ/ /ˌhɑ.ləˈpin.oʊ/ [-pe(ɪ)n-] [-pɛn-] [ˌhaləˈpiːnjo] jalapeños n
jalapeño
A cultivar of hot chili pepper, Capsicum annuum.

jalopy /d͡ʒəˈlɒ.pi/ jalopies n
bilskrälle rishög
(US, dated) An old, dilapidated or unpretentious automobile.

jam /ˈdʒæːm/ /ˈd͡ʒæm/ jams n
sylt marmelad
(less common in the, _, US) A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts.
knipa trubbel
(countable) A difficult situation.
propp stockning
(countable) A blockage, congestion, or immobilization.
jam
(countable, popular music) An informal, impromptu performance or rehearsal.

jam /ˈdʒæːm/ /ˈd͡ʒæm/ v
jamma
(music) To play music (especially improvisation as a group, or an informal unrehearsed session).

jam jar /ˈdʒam ˌdʒɑː/ jam jars n
syltburk
A glass container for jam.

jambalaya /ˌd͡ʒæmbəˈlaɪə/ /ˌd͡ʒʌmbəˈlaɪə/ jambalayas n
jambalaya
Any of various of rice-based dishes common in Louisiana Cajun or Creole cooking; most often with shrimp, oysters, chicken or ham.

jamboree /ˌdʒæm.bəˈɹiː/ jamborees n
jamboree
(scouting) A large rally of Scouts or Guides.

jammed adj
överfull
Overcrowded; congested.

janissary /-səɹi/ /ˈdʒanɪzəɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænəˌzeɹi/ /ˈja-/ janissaries n
janitsjar janitschar
(historical) An infantry soldier, often of European Christian background from the Balkans as well as Eastern Europe and forcibly converted to Islam, in a former elite Turkish (Ottoman) guard (disbanded in 1826); (by extension) any Turkish soldier, particularly one escorting a traveller.

janitor /ˈd͡ʒænɪtə/ /ˈd͡ʒænɪtɚ/ janitors n
vaktmästare
(Scotland) A caretaker or custodian; someone who maintains a school building specifically and may serve other administrative roles.
A doorman.

japan /d͡ʒəˈpæn/ v
japanera
(transitive) To varnish with japan.

jar /dʒaː/ /dʒɐː/ /dʒɑː/ /d͡ʒɑɹ/ [d͡ʒaː(ɹ)] [d͡ʒɐː(ɹ)] [d͡ʒɑɹ] jars n
burk
A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.

jarbua terapon jarbua terapons n
jarbua
An edible omnivorous fish of species Terapon jarbua, fawn in color on top, cream-colored below, with a dark nape, and three or four curved dark brown bands run from the nape to the hind part of the body, the lowermost continuing across the middle of the caudal fin, of the Actinopterygii order.

jardinière /-dən-/ /ˌdʒɑɹ.dɪnˈɛɚ/ /ˌdʒɑɹ.dɪnˈɪɹ/ /ˌʒɑɹ.dɪnˈjɛɚ/ /ˌʒɑɹ.dɪnˈɛɚ/ /ˌʒɑɹ.dɪnˈɪɹ/ /ˌʒɑːdɪnˈjɛə/ jardinières n
jardinjär
An ornamental pot for the display of live or cut flowers; a planter; a plantstand or flowerpot, especially one made of decorated pottery or porcelain.

jargon /ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/ /ˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɡən/ jargons n
jargong fackspråk
(uncountable) A technical terminology unique to a particular subject.
jargong
(countable) A language characteristic of a particular group.
(uncountable) Speech or language that is incomprehensible or unintelligible; gibberish.

jarl /jɑɹl̩/ /jɑːl/ jarls n
jarl
(historical) A medieval Scandinavian nobleman, especially in Norway and Denmark.

jasmine rice jasmine rices n
jasminris
A type of fragrant long-grain rice grown in Southeast Asia (Oryza sativa Indica Group).

jasper /ˈdʒæs.pə/ /ˈd͡ʒæs.pɚ/ jaspers n
jaspis
(obsolete) Any bright-coloured kind of chalcedony apart from cornelian.
An opaque, impure variety of quartz, of red, yellow, and other dull colors, breaking conchoidally with a smooth surface.
Jasperware pottery.

jaundice /ˈd͡ʒændɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɑndɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɔndɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɔndɪs/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːndɪs/ jaundices n
gulsot ikterus
(pathology) A morbid condition, characterized by yellowness of the eyes, skin, and urine. [from early 14th c.]

jaundiced /ˈd͡ʒɔːndɪst/ more jaundiced most jaundiced adj
gulsiktig
(pathology) Affected with jaundice.
missunnsam
(figuratively) Prejudiced; envious.

javelin /ˈd͡ʒæv.(ə.)lɪn/ javelins n
kastspjut spjut
A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.
spjut
A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event.

javelin throw javelin throws n
spjutkastning spjut
(athletics) An athletic throwing event where the object to be thrown is the javelin, a spear-like object made of metal, fiberglass and, in some cases, kyshashrek.

javelin thrower javelin throwers n
spjutkastare
(athletics) An athlete who competes in the javelin throw.

jaw /d͡ʒɑ/ /d͡ʒɔ/ /d͡ʒɔː/ jaws n
käke
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

jawbone jawbones n
käkben underkäksben
(countable) The bone of the lower jaw; the mandible.
käkben
(countable) Any of the bones in the lower or upper jaw.

jay /ˈd͡ʒeɪ/ jays n
nötskrika skrika
Any of various other birds of similar appearance and behaviour.

jaywalker /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.wɑkɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.wɔkɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪwɔːkə/ jaywalkers n
oförsiktig fotgängare vårdslös fotgängare
(US) A person who violates pedestrian traffic regulations by crossing a street away from a designated crossing or who walks on the part of the street intended for vehicles instead of the part designated for pedestrians.

jazz /d͡ʒæz/ jazzes n
jazz
(music genre) A musical art form rooted in West African cultural and musical expression and in the African American blues tradition, with diverse influences over time, commonly characterized by blue notes, syncopation, swing, call and response, polyrhythms and improvisation.

jealous /ˈd͡ʒɛləs/ jealouser jealousest more jealous most jealous adj
svartsjuk
Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover's or spouse's fidelity. [from 13th c.]
avundsjuk svartsjuk
Envious; feeling resentful or angered toward someone for a perceived advantage or success, material or otherwise. [from 14th c.]

jealously more jealously most jealously adv
avundsjuka
In a jealous manner.

jealousy /ˈd͡ʒɛləsi/ jealousies n
avund avundsjuka
(archaic) A close concern for someone or something, solicitude, vigilance.
svartsjuka
(countable, uncountable) A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude.

jeans /d͡ʒiːnz/ n
jeans
denim trousers

jeans jacket jeans jackets n
jeansjacka
A type of jacket made from denim, popular material that is used for jeans. Typically it has long sleeves and ends at the waist.

jeep /d͡ʒiːp/ jeeps n
jeep
(genericized trademark) A sport utility vehicle or similar four-wheel-drive vehicle.

jeer /d͡ʒɪə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒɪɹ/ jeers n
glåpord okvädingsord
A mocking remark or reflection.

jeer /d͡ʒɪə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒɪɹ/ v
häckla pika smäda
(intransitive, with at) To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.

jelly /ˈd͡ʒɛl.i/ jellies n
gelé
(New Zealand, Australia, British) A dessert made by boiling gelatine, sugar and some flavouring (often derived from fruit) and allowing it to set, known as "jello" in North America.
marmelad sylt
(North America, Britain (certain specific usages)) A clear or translucent fruit preserve, made from fruit juice and set using either naturally occurring, or added, pectin. Normally known as "jam" in Commonwealth English but see redcurrant jelly and jeely.

jellyfish /ˈd͡ʒɛliˌfɪʃ/ jellyfish jellyfishes n
manet
An almost transparent aquatic animal; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance.

jenever jenevers n
genever
A Dutch and Flemish alcoholic spirit, flavoured with juniper, rather like gin.

jeopardize /ˈd͡ʒep.ə.dɑɪz/ /ˈd͡ʒɛp.ə.dʌɪz/ /ˈd͡ʒɛp.ɚ.daɪz/ v
riskera
(US) To put in jeopardy, to threaten.

jeopardy /ˈd͡ʒepədi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛpədi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛpɚdi/ jeopardies n
fara
Danger of failure, harm, or loss.

jequirity n
paternosterböna
Abrus precatorius, a legume native to Indonesia with long, pinnate-leafleted leaves, whose toxic seeds ("jequirity bean") may be used as beads or in percussion instruments.

jeremiad /ˌd͡ʒɛɹ.əˈmaɪ.əd/ jeremiads n
jeremiad klagovisa
A long speech or prose work that bitterly laments the state of society and its morals, and often contains a prophecy of its coming downfall.

jerk /d͡ʒɜːk/ /d͡ʒɝk/ jerks n
spasm ryckning
A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body.
ryck knyck skakning
A quick tug or shake.
idiot tölp
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable; an arsehole.
fjant
(US, slang, pejorative) A stupid person; an idiot or fool.

jerk off v
runka handtralla
(intransitive, vulgar) To do nothing; to waste time.

jerkily more jerkily most jerkily adv
ryckvis
In a jerky manner.

jerkin /ˈd͡ʒɜː.kɪn/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.kɪn/ jerkins n
jacka tröja
(historical) A type of men's garment popular in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries: a close-fitting collarless jacket, with or without sleeves.

jerrycan /ˈd͡ʒɛɹiˌkæn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪˌkæn/ jerrycans n
jeepdunk jerrykanna
A robust fuel container often made from pressed steel.

jersey /ˈd͡ʒɜːzi/ /ˈd͡ʒɝzi/ jerseys n
gensare jumper olle stickad tröja
(countable) A garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body.

jest /d͡ʒiːst/ /d͡ʒɛst/ v
skoja skämta driva gyckla
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.

jester /ˈd͡ʒɛs.tə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.tɚ/ jesters jestress n
gycklare
One who jests, jokes or teases.

jet /d͡ʒɛt/ jetter jettest more jet most jet adj
becksvart gagatsvart kolsvart
Very dark black in colour.

jet /d͡ʒɛt/ jets n
dysa munstycke
A spout or nozzle for creating a jet of fluid.
beckkol becksvart gagat gagatsvart jet kolsvart
(color) The colour of jet coal, deep grey.
jetmotor
A rocket engine.
stråle
An engine that propels a vehicle using a stream of fluid as propulsion.

jet /d͡ʒɛt/ v
spruta
To strut; to walk with a lofty or haughty gait; to be insolent; to obtrude.

jet bridge jet bridges n
embarkeringsbrygga finger ombordstigningsbrygga
(aviation) An elevated corridor connecting an airport to a plane, usually enclosed and used for disembarking and embarking passengers and crew.

jet engine jet engines n
jetmotor reamotor
An engine that obtains thrust by taking in air at the front, using it to burn fuel, then ejecting the hot combustion products at the rear through a propulsive nozzle.
Any engine propelled by expelling a high speed fluid jet (jet propulsion), such as a rocket, turbojet, turbofan, ramjet, etc.

jet fuel jet fuels n
jetbränsle
(aviation) The fuel that powers a jet aircraft.

jet lag jet lags n
jetlag
(aviation) A physical condition caused by crossing time zones during flight; often the result of disruption to the circadian rhythms of the body.

jet pack jet packs n
jetpack ryggraket
(aviation) A piece of equipment that may be strapped to a person’s back and generate vertical thrust by a downward discharge of jet fluid, thereby rendering the person capable of flight.

jet plane jet planes n
jetplan jetflygplan reaplan
A jet: an airplane that is powered by a jet engine.

jet set jet sets n
jet set
(idiomatic) A social class of wealthy people who travel for pleasure.

jet ski jet skis n
vattenskoter
A small motorized watercraft with a flattish hull and an upright centre, which a rider sits astride.

jet stream jet streams n
jetström
(meteorology) any of the high-speed, high-altitude air currents that circle the Earth in a westerly direction

jet-black n
kolsvart nattsvart
Coal-black; the blackest black.

jetty /ˈd͡ʒɛti/ jetties n
pir vågbrytare
A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor or beach.

jewel /d͡ʒul/ /ˈd͡ʒu.əl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːəl/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəl/ jewels n
juvel ädelsten
A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.
juvel
(figuratively) Anything precious or valuable.

jeweler /ˈd͡ʒu(ə)lɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒuːələ/ jewelers n
juvelerare guldsmed
A person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry.

jewellery /ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)ləɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)lɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒʊ(ə)lɹi/ jewelleries n
smycke
Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.

jewelry box jewelry boxes n
smyckeskrin
A box used for keeping jewelry

jibe /d͡ʒaɪb/ jibes n
gliring
A facetious or insulting remark; a jeer, a taunt.

jicama /ˈhiː.kə.mə/ /ˈhɪ.kə.mə/ jicamas n
jamsböna jamsbönrot
The edible root of the yam bean, Pachyrhizus erosus, used in salads in Central America and as a snack in Mexico.

jiffy /ˈd͡ʒɪ.fi/ jiffies n
huj momang nafs ögonblick
(colloquial) A very short, unspecified length of time. [from 1780.]

jig /d͡ʒɪɡ/ jigs n
jig
(traditional English Morris, _, dancing) A dance performed by one or sometimes two individual dancers, as opposed to a dance performed by a set or team.
jigg
(fishing) A type of lure consisting of a hook molded into a weight, usually with a bright or colorful body.

jigsaw /ˈd͡ʒɪɡsɔː/ jigsaws n
sticksåg lövsåg
A power saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal.

jigsaw puzzle jigsaw puzzles n
pussel läggspel
A type of puzzle in which the aim is to reconstruct a picture that has been cut (originally, with a jigsaw) into many small interlocking pieces.

jihad /d͡ʒəˈhɑːd/ /d͡ʒɪˈhæd/ /d͡ʒɪˈhɑːd/ /ˈd͡ʒiːhæd/ /ˈd͡ʒiːhɑːd/ jihads n
jihad
(Islam) A holy war undertaken by Muslims.
(Islam, theology) A personal spiritual struggle for self-improvement and/or against evil.

jihadism /d͡ʒɪˈhæd.ɪz.əm/ /d͡ʒɪˈhɑːd.ɪz.əm/ jihadisms n
jihadism
The ideological movement within modern Islamism that advocates armed jihad and hostility against non-believers.

jihadist more jihadist most jihadist adj
jihadistisk
Pertaining to the Islamic fundamentalist doctrine of jihadism, which advocates armed jihad.

jihadist jihadists n
jihadist mujahid
One who participates in a jihad, an Islamic holy war or conflict; a mujahid.

jilt /d͡ʒɪlt/ v
dumpa
(transitive) To cast off capriciously or unfeelingly, as a lover; to deceive in love.

jimsonweed jimsonweeds n
spikklubba
(US) A poisonous plant of the Datura stramonium species, part of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family, occasionally ingested as a hallucinogen.

jingle /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡl̩/ jingles n
jingel
(broadcasting, advertising, music) A memorable short song, or in some cases a snippet of a popular song with its lyrics modified, used for the purposes of advertising a product or service in a TV or radio commercial.

jingle /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡl̩/ v
klinga klinga med
(transitive) To cause to make a noise of metal or glass clattering against itself.

jingle bell /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡ(ə)l ˌbɛl/ /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡl̩ bɛl/ jingle bells n
bjällra
A small, hollow, spherical metal bell with a narrow slit opening or small holes, containing a loose ball or rod as a clapper, which is attached to a horse's harness as a signal, or (percussion instrument) used as a musical instrument.

jingoistic /ˌd͡ʒɪŋ.ɡoʊˈɪst.ɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒɪŋ.ɡəʊˈɪst.ɪk/ more jingoistic most jingoistic adj
chauvinistisk storsvensk yverboren
Overly patriotic or nationalistic, often with an element of favouring war or an aggressive foreign policy.

jinn /d͡ʒɪn/ jawan jinn jinnah jinnan jinns n
djinn jinn
(Arabic culture) A human-like spiritual or immaterial being, as opposed to al-ins (people), often invisible but able to manifest in form and also inhabit people or animals; origin of the genie of Western literature, film etc.

jinx /d͡ʒɪŋks/ interjection
smurf
Used after the same thing is said by two people simultaneously.

jinx /d͡ʒɪŋks/ jinxes n
förbannelse
A hex; an evil spell.

jinx /d͡ʒɪŋks/ v
förhäxa förtrolla
(transitive) To cast a spell on.
förbanna ge otur
(transitive) To bring bad luck to.

jizya jizyas n
jizya
(Islam, historical) A per capita tax levied on a section of an Islamic state's non-Muslim citizens, who meet certain criteria.

jizz /ˈd͡ʒɪz/ n
sagge sarre sats sperma säd sädesvätska
(vulgar, _, slang) Male ejaculate; sperm, semen.

jizz /ˈd͡ʒɪz/ v
spruta ejakulera sagga sarra satsa
(intransitive, slang) To ejaculate; to eject semen.

job /d͡ʒɑb/ /d͡ʒɒb/ jobs n
jobb uppgift uppdrag
A task.
(computing) A task, or series of tasks, carried out in batch mode (especially on a mainframe computer).
jobb arbete anställning tjänst
An economic role for which a person is paid.

job /d͡ʒɑb/ /d͡ʒɒb/ v
arbeta
jobba
(intransitive) To work as a jobber.
(transitive, trading) To buy and sell for profit, as securities; to speculate in.
(intransitive) To seek private gain under pretence of public service; to turn public matters to private advantage.

job center job centers n
arbetsförmedling
(business) An agency, often a government agency, that tries to find a job for working-age people.

job description job descriptions n
arbetsbeskrivning

job fair job fairs n
arbetsmarknadsmässa
An event organised for employers, recruiters and schools to meet with prospective jobseekers.

job interview job interviews n
anställningsintervju arbetsintervju jobbintervju
A formal interview in which a job applicant must answer questions, especially in a professional manner, to determine whether they are suitable for the job applied for.

job-sharing n
arbetsdelning
An arrangement whereby multiple people are employed on a part-time basis to perform a job normally available to one working full-time, and remuneration is apportioned between them.

jobseeker jobseekers n
arbetssökande jobbsökande
A person seeking employment.

jockey /ˈdʒɒki/ jockeys n
jockey kapplöpningsryttare
One who rides racehorses competitively.

jockstrap /ˈd͡ʒɑkstɹæp/ /ˈd͡ʒɒkstɹæp/ jockstraps n
suspensoar
(sports) An athletic supporter worn by men and boys to support the genitals during strenuous exercise.

jocular /ˈd͡ʒɑkjəlɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒɒkjʊlə/ more jocular most jocular adj
skämtsam humoristisk glad lustig munter
Humorous, amusing or joking.

jog /d͡ʒɑɡ/ /d͡ʒɒɡ/ jogs n
jogging
An energetic trot, slower than a run, often used as a form of exercise.

jog /d͡ʒɑɡ/ /d͡ʒɒɡ/ v
jogga
To cause to move at an energetic trot.

jogger /ˈd͡ʒɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒɒ.ɡə/ joggers n
joggare
A person who jogs (as exercise).

jogging /ˈd͡ʒɑ.ɡɪŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒɒɡ.ɪŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɡ.ɪŋ/ joggings n
joggning
The practice of running at a relatively slow pace for exercise.

john /ˈd͡ʒɑn/ /ˈd͡ʒɒn/ johns n
torsk
(slang) A prostitute's client.

joie de vivre /ˌʒwɑ də ˈviv(ɹə)/ /ˌʒwɑː də ˈviːvɹə/ n
livsglädje livslust
Enjoyment of living; happiness, ebullience, zest for life.

join /ˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ v
foga samman föra samman sammanfoga slå samman
(transitive) To connect or combine into one; to put together.
förenas mötas
(intransitive) To come together; to meet.
följa med göra sällskap hänga med komma med
(transitive) To come into the company of.
gå med (i)
(transitive) To become a member of.

joinery joineries n
möbelfabrik möbelsnickeri snickeri snickerifabrik
A factory producing wooden products such as tables, doors, and cabinets.
möbelsnickare snickare
The work of the joiner.

joint /d͡ʒɔɪnt/ adj
gemensam förenad
Done by two or more people or organisations working together.

joint /d͡ʒɔɪnt/ joints n
fog skarv
The point where two components of a structure join rigidly.
led hak ställe sunkhak sylta
(anatomy) Any part of the body where two bones join, in most cases allowing that part of the body to be bent or straightened.
hak ställe sunkhak sylta
(chiefly, US, _, slang, may be somewhat, _, pejorative) A place of business, particularly in the food service or hospitality industries; sometimes extended to any place that is a focus of human connection or activity (e.g., schools, hangouts, party spots).
kåken
(slang, with the definite article) Prison, jail, or lockup.
joint jolle joppe
(slang) A marijuana cigarette.

joint /d͡ʒɔɪnt/ v
foga foga ihop
(transitive) To unite by a joint or joints; to fit together; to prepare so as to fit together
förena
(transitive) To join; to connect; to unite; to combine.

joint venture joint ventures n
joint venture samriskföretag samföretag
A cooperative partnership between two individuals or businesses in which profits and risks are shared.

joint-stock company joint-stock companies n
aktiebolag AB
(business, finance, legal, UK) A company with transferable ownership interests and limited shareholder liability.
(business, finance, legal, US) A company with transferable ownership interests and unlimited shareholder liability.

joke /d͡ʒoʊk/ /d͡ʒəʊk/ jokes n
skämt vits rolig historia
An amusing story.
skämt skoj
Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.
(figuratively) A laughably worthless thing or person; a sham.

joke /d͡ʒoʊk/ /d͡ʒəʊk/ v
skoja skämta
(intransitive) To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.

joker /ˈd͡ʒoʊkɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊkə/ jokers n
skojare narr skämtare
A person who makes jokes.
joker
A playing card that features a picture of a joker (that is, a jester) and that may be used as a wild card in some card games.

jolt /d͡ʒoʊlt/ /d͡ʒɒlt/ /d͡ʒəʊlt/ jolts n
ryck stöt skakning
An act of jolting.

jostaberry jostaberries n
jostabär krusvinbär
A fruit made by crossing several members of the Ribes genus, including blackcurrant and gooseberry.

jostle /ˈd͡ʒɑ.səl/ /ˈd͡ʒɒs.əl/ v
knuffa
(ambitransitive) To bump into or brush against while in motion; to push aside.

jotun /ˈjoʊtən/ /ˈjoʊtʊn/ /ˈjɔːtʊn/ /ˈjəʊtʊn/ jotuns jötnar n
jätte
(Norse mythology) A member of a race of giants who usually stand in opposition to the Æsir and especially to Thor.

joule /d͡ʒaʊl/ /d͡ʒuːl/ joules n
joule
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of energy, work and heat; the work required to exert a force of one newton for a distance of one metre. Equivalent to one watt of power for a duration of one second. Symbol: J

journal /ˈd͡ʒɜːnəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɝnəl/ journals n
dagbok journal
A diary or daily record of a person, organization, vessel etc.; daybook.
(accounting) A chronological record of payments or receipts.
axeltapp
(engineering) The part of a shaft or axle that rests on bearings.
tidskrift
A newspaper or magazine dealing with a particular subject.

journalism /ˈd͡ʒəːn(ə)lɪzəm/ /ˈd͡ʒɚnl̩ˌɪzəm/ journalisms n
journalistik
The activity or profession of being a journalist.

journalist /ˈd͡ʒɜːnəlɪst/ /ˈd͡ʒɝnəlɪst/ journalists n
journalist
One whose occupation is journalism, originally only writing in the printed press.
A reporter, someone who professionally reports on news and current events.

journalistic /ˌd͡ʒɜː(ɹ)nəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
journalistisk
Related to journalism or journalists.

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ journeys n
resa färd
A set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage.
väg
(metaphorical) Any process or progression likened to a journey, especially one that involves difficulties or personal development.

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ v
resa
To travel, to make a trip or voyage.

journeyman /ˈd͡ʒɜːnimən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝnimən/ journeymen n
gesäll
A tradesman who has served an apprenticeship and is employed by a master tradesman.

joust /d͡ʒaʊst/ /d͡ʒuːst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ /d͡ʒʌʊst/ jousts n
dust riddarspel tornering tornerspel
A tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field.

joust /d͡ʒaʊst/ /d͡ʒuːst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ /d͡ʒʌʊst/ v
tornera
To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.

jovial /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.vəl/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.vɪ.əl/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.vɪ.əl/ more jovial most jovial adj
jovialisk
(comparable) Cheerful and good-humoured; jolly, merry.

joviality /d͡ʒoʊviˈælɪti/ jovialities n
jovialitet
The state of being jovial; jollity or conviviality.

jowl /d͡ʒaʊl/ /d͡ʒəʊl/ jowls n
käke underkäke
The jaw, jawbone; especially one of the lateral parts of the mandible.

joy /d͡ʒɔɪ/ joys n
glädje lycka
A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.

joyful /ˈd͡ʒɔɪfəl/ joyfuller joyfullest more joyful most joyful adj
glädjerik
Feeling or causing joy.

joystick /ˈdʒɔɪstɪk/ joysticks n
joystick styrspak
A mechanical device consisting of a handgrip mounted on a base or pedestal and typically having one or more buttons, used to control an aircraft, computer, or other equipment.

jubilee /ˈd͡ʒubəl/ /ˈd͡ʒubəˌli/ /ˈd͡ʒuːbɪl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːbɪliː/ /ˌd͡ʒubəˈli/ /ˌd͡ʒuːbɪˈliː/ jubilees n
jubelår
(countable, Jewish, _, history) A special year of emancipation supposed to be observed every fifty years, when farming was temporarily stopped, certain houses and land which had been sold could be redeemed by the original owners or their relatives, and Hebrew slaves set free. [from late 14th c.]
jubileum jubelår
A major anniversary of an event, particularly the fiftieth (50th) anniversary of a coronation or marriage. [from late 14th c.]

judge /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ judges n
domare
A public official whose duty it is to administer the law, especially by presiding over trials and rendering judgments; a justice.
A person who decides the fate of someone or something that has been called into question.
A person officiating at a sports event, a contest, or similar.
kännare
A person who evaluates something or forms an opinion.

judge /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ v
döma
(transitive) To sit in judgment on; to pass sentence on (a person or matter).
(intransitive) To sit in judgment, to act as judge.
bedöma
(transitive) To form an opinion on; to appraise.
(transitive) To have as an opinion; to consider, suppose.
avgöra bedöma
(intransitive) To arbitrate; to pass opinion on something, especially to settle a dispute etc.
bedöma uppskatta
(ambitransitive) To form an opinion; to infer.
döma kritisera
(ambitransitive) To criticize or label another person or thing; to be judgmental toward.

judgement day judgement days n
domedag
(Christianity, Islam, Judaism) The final trial of all humankind, both the living and the dead, by God expected to take place at the end of the world, when each is rewarded or punished according to their merits; the Final Judgment, the Last Judgment.

judgment /ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒ.mənt/ judgments n
bedömning omdöme
(legal) The act of determining, as in courts of law, what is conformable to law and justice; also, the determination, decision, or sentence of a court, or of a judge.

judicial /d͡ʒuˈdɪʃəl/ more judicial most judicial adj
rättslig judiciell juridisk
Of or relating to the court system or the judicial branch of government.

judiciary /ˌd͡ʒuːˈdɪʃəɹi/ /ˌd͡ʒuːˈdɪʃɪɛɹi/ judiciaries n
dömande makt
The collective body of judges, justices, etc.

judicious /dʒuˈdɪʃ.əs/ more judicious most judicious adj
förståndig klok omdömesgill
Having, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking.

judo /ˈd͡ʒudoʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒuːdəʊ/ n
judo
A Japanese martial art and sport adapted from jujutsu.

judoka /d͡ʒuːˈdəʊkə/ judoka judokas n
judoka judoutövare
(judo) A practitioner of the Japanese martial art of judo.

jug /d͡ʒʌɡ/ jugs n
kanna
A serving vessel or container, typically circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, an ear handle and often a stopper or top.

juggle /ˈd͡ʒʌɡəl/ v
jonglera
To manipulate objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner. Juggling may also include assorted other circus skills such as the diabolo, devil sticks, hat, and cigar box manipulation as well.
To handle or manage many tasks at once.

juggler /ˈd͡ʒʌɡl̩ə(ɹ)/ jugglers n
jonglör
A person who practices juggling.

juggling /ˈd͡ʒʌɡlɪŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡəlɪŋ/ jugglings n
jonglering
The art of moving objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner.

jughandle jughandles n
kannhantag
The handle of a jug.
bandyklubba spansk sväng ögla
(US) A ramp or slip road on the right-hand side of the road, used for making left turns.

juice /d͡ʒ(j)us/ /d͡ʒ(j)uːs/ /d͡ʒuːs/ /d͡ʒɪʊ̯s/ juices n
saft juice
(uncountable) A liquid from a plant, especially fruit.
juice saft jos
(countable) A beverage made of juice.
soppa
(uncountable, slang) Liquor.
(uncountable, slang) Vitality, strength.
(uncountable, slang) Political power.
(uncountable, slang) Petrol; gasoline.
(uncountable, slang, bodybuilding) Steroids.
(uncountable, slang, vulgar, sex) Semen.
kräm soppa
(uncountable, slang) Electricity.

juice /d͡ʒ(j)us/ /d͡ʒ(j)uːs/ /d͡ʒuːs/ /d͡ʒɪʊ̯s/ v
pressa juica safta
(transitive) To extract the juice from something.

juicer /ˈd͡ʒusɚ/ juicers n
juicepress råsaftcentrifug
A manual or electrical device used for rendering the juice of fruits or vegetables.

juicy /ˈd͡ʒuːsi/ juicier juiciest adj
saftig
Having lots of juice.
saftig laddad rafflig spännande
(of a story, etc.) Exciting; titillating.

jujube /ˈd͡ʒuː.d͡ʒuː.biː/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.d͡ʒuːb/ jujubes n
bröstbär jujuber jujubär

jukebox /ˈd͡ʒukbɑks/ /ˈd͡ʒuːkbɒks/ jukeboxes n
jukebox
A coin-operated machine that plays recorded music; it has push-buttons to make selections. [from 1939]

jumbo jet jumbo jets n
jumbojet
(informal) A large transport aircraft, especially the Boeing 747.

jump /d͡ʒʌmp/ [d͡ʒɐm̥p] jumps n
hopp
An instance of causing oneself to fall from an elevated location.
An instance of employing a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location.
An instance of reacting to a sudden stimulus by jerking the body.
A jumping move in a board game.
(mathematics) A discontinuity in the graph of a function, where the function is continuous in a punctured interval of the discontinuity.

jump /d͡ʒʌmp/ [d͡ʒɐm̥p] v
hoppa
(intransitive) To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.
(intransitive) To cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward.
(intransitive) To employ a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location.
hoppa hoppa till
(intransitive) To react to a sudden, often unexpected, stimulus (such as a sharp prick or a loud sound) by jerking the body violently.
hoppa hoppa över
(intransitive) To employ a move in certain board games where one game piece is moved from one legal position to another passing over the position of another piece.
gå förbi smita före
(transitive) To move to a position (in a queue/line) that is further forward.

jump down someone's throat v
hoppa på någon
(idiomatic) To criticise with excessive and unexpected harshness.

jump on the bandwagon v
hoppa på tåget
(idiomatic) To profit from a craze; to join a trend.

jump rope /dʒʌmp ɹəʊp/ jump ropes n
hopprep
(colloquial) A single jump in this game or activity, counted as a measure of achievement.

jump rope /dʒʌmp ɹəʊp/ v
hoppa hopprep
(idiomatic) To repeatedly jump over a rope, the ends of which are held by the jumper or by two others, while the rope is swung under the feet and over the head of the jumper; to play the game of jump rope; to exercise by jumping rope.

jump the queue v
smita före trängas
To move into a queue ahead of others who have been waiting longer or that have a higher priority; push in.

jumper cable jumper cables n
startkabel
(rail, road transport) An electrical cable providing a connection between rail or road vehicles.

jumping jack jumping jacks n
sprattelgubbe
(dated) A toy figure of a person, with jointed limbs, that can be made to jump or dance by means of pulling attached strings.

junco /ˈd͡ʒʌŋkoʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌŋkəʊ/ juncoes juncos n
junco
Any bird of the genus Junco, which includes several species of North American sparrow.

junction /ˈd͡ʒʌŋkʃən/ junctions n
knutpunkt vägkors
A place where two things meet, especially where two roads meet.

junction box junction boxes n
kopplingsdosa kopplingslåda kopplingsskåp
(electrical engineering) A box through which the main conductors of a system of electric distribution pass, and where connection is made with branch circuits or to extend circuits.

jungle /ˈd͡ʒʌŋ.ɡ(ə)l/ jungles n
djungel
A large, undeveloped, humid forest, especially in a tropical region, that is home to many wild plants and animals; a tropical rainforest.
(colloquial) A place where people behave ruthlessly, unconstrained by law or morality.

jungle cat jungle cats n
djungelkatt
Felis chaus, a medium-sized cat native to Asia.

jungle gym jungle gyms n
klätterställning
(US, Israel) A play structure designed for children to climb on, traditionally constructed as a frame of metal bars as introduced in 1920.

junior /ˈd͡ʒuniɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒuːniə/ juniors n
junior den yngre
A younger person.

juniper /ˈd͡ʒunɪpə/ /ˈd͡ʒunɪpɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒunɪ̈pɚ] junipers n
enbär en
Any shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus of the cypress family, which is characterized by pointed, needle-like leaves and aromatic berry-like cones.

juniper berry juniper berries n
enbär
The berrylike female seed cone produced by the various species of junipers.

juniper bush juniper bushes n
enbuske
a bush, shrub, or smaller tree of any of the species within the genus Juniperus.

juniper titmouse juniper titmice juniper titmouses n
blek gråmes tallgråmes
Baeolophus ridgwayi, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

junk /d͡ʒʌŋk/ junks n
skräp
Discarded or waste material; rubbish, trash, garbage.
djonk
(nautical) A Chinese sailing vessel.

junk DNA junk DNAs n
skräp-DNA
(genetics) Any portion of the DNA sequence of a chromosome or a genome with no apparent function.

junk bond junk bonds n
skräpobligation
(finance) A bond (an instrument of debt) which is considered below "investment grade" due to a significant risk of default by the issuer. The interest rate is higher in order to compensate holders for that risk.

junk food junk foods n
skräpmat
(informal) Food with little or no nutritional value.

junk mail junk mails n
skräppost
(post) Any mail or letters that are not welcome or solicited and typically sent in bulk; especially mail of a commercial nature such as advertising circulars and form letters.

junket /ˈd͡ʒʌŋkɪt/ junkets n
fest kalas
A feast or banquet.

junkman junkmen n
skrothandlare
A seller of junk.

junkyard junkyards n
skrotställe
A place where rubbish is discarded.

junta /ˈdʒʊntə/ /ˈdʒʌntə/ /ˈhʊntə/ /ˈhʌntə/ juntas n
junta
The ruling council of a military dictatorship.

juridical act juridical acts n
rättshandling
(civil, _, law, Louisiana, Philippines) Any conduct by a person intended to create, modify, transfer, preserve, or extinguish a right, obligation, or legal relationship.

jurisdiction /d͡ʒɔːɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒɔːɹɪz-/ /d͡ʒɝɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒɝɪz-/ /d͡ʒʊəɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒʊəɹɪz-/ /d͡ʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒʊɹɪz-/ jurisdictions n
jurisdiktion
The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
domvärjo
The limits or territory within which authority may be exercised.

jurisprudence /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹɪsˌpɹuːdəns/ /ˌd͡ʒʊəɹɪsˈpɹuːdəns/ jurisprudences n
rättsvetenskap juridik
(legal) The theoretical study of law.

jurist /ˈd͡ʒəɹ.ɪst/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹ.ɪst/ jurists n
jurist
(law) An expert of law or someone who researches jurisprudence.

juristic act juristic acts n
rättshandling
(civil, _, law, South Africa) Any conduct by a person intended to create, modify, transfer, preserve, or extinguish a right, obligation, or legal relationship.

juror /ˈd͡ʒɚɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹɔɹ/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹəɹ/ jurors n
juryledamot jurymedlem
(legal) A member of a jury.

jury /ˈd͡ʒ(ʊ)ɚ.i/ /ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹi/ [ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹ̠i] juries n
jury
(law) A group of individuals chosen from the general population to hear and decide a case in a court of law.
A group of judges in a competition.

jussive adj
jussiv
(grammar) Of or in the jussive mood.

just /d͡ʒəs(t)/ /d͡ʒɛst/ /d͡ʒɪst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ juster justest more just most just adj
rättvis
Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.

just /d͡ʒəs(t)/ /d͡ʒɛst/ /d͡ʒɪst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ adv
bara
Only, simply, merely.
precis
By a narrow margin; closely; nearly.
just nyss precis
Exactly, precisely, perfectly.

just in case /ˌdʒʌst ɪn ˈkeɪs/ conjunction
bara i fall att bara utifall att
(logic) if and only if

just in time adv
precis i tid

just now adv
precis nu
(set phrase) Very close to the present moment; just a moment ago.
för tillfället
(Scotland, South Africa, Caribbean) In a little while.

justice /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪs/ justices n
rättvisa rätt
The state or characteristic of being just or fair.
rättvisa rätt rättfärdighet
The civil power dealing with law.
domare justitieråd
A title given to judges of certain courts; capitalized when placed before a name.

justice delayed is justice denied /-dɪˈleɪd-/ /-dɪˈnaɪd/ /ˌdʒʌstɪs dəˈleɪd iz ˌdʒʌstɪs dəˈnaɪd/ /ˌdʒʌstɪs dɪˈleɪd iz ˌdʒʌstɪs dɪˈnaɪd/ proverb
försenad rättvisa är förnekad rättvisa
If a wrong is not redressed within a reasonable time, it is as though the wrong were not redressed at all. [from mid 19th c.]

justification /ˌd͡ʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ justifications n
rättfärdigande rättfärdiggörelse
(countable) A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.
justering
(typography, uncountable) The alignment of text to the left margin (left justification), the right margin (right justification), or both margins (full justification).

justified /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfaɪd/ more justified most justified adj
rättfärdigad
Having a justification.

justify /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfaɪ/ v
rättfärdiga
(transitive) To provide an acceptable explanation for.
(transitive) To be a good, acceptable reason for; warrant.
frita från skuld
(transitive) To absolve, and declare to be free of blame or sin.

jute /d͡ʒuːt/ jutes n
jute
The coarse, strong fiber of the East Indian plants, Corchorus olitorius and Corchorus capsularis, used to make mats, paper, gunny cloth etc.

juvenile delinquency n
ungdomsbrottslighet
(legal) Participation in illegal behaviour by minors.

juxtapose /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpoʊz/ /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpəʊz/ v
jämföra
(transitive) To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.

juxtaposed adj
placerade bredvid varandra för jämförelse
Placed side by side often for comparison or contrast.

juxtaposition /ˌd͡ʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ juxtapositions n
sida vid sida
The extra emphasis given to a comparison when the contrasted objects are close together.

kabuki /kəˈbuːki/ n
kabuki
(often, capitalized) A form of Japanese theatre in which elaborately costumed male performers use stylized movements, dances, and songs in order to enact tragedies and comedies.

kachelofen kachelofens n
kakelugn
A German type of ceramic tile stove or cocklestove which captures heat from periodic burning of fuel such as wood and radiates it over a long period to heat a living space.

kaffir /ˈkæfə/ /ˈkæfɚ/ kaffirs n
kaffer
(countable, South Africa, Rhodesia, ethnic slur, offensive, derogatory) A black person. [from 17th c.]

kaftan /ˈkæf.tæn/ /ˈkæf.tən/ kaftans n
kaftan
A long tunic worn in the Eastern Mediterranean.

kale /keɪl/ kales n
grönkål
An edible plant, similar to cabbage, with curled leaves that do not form a dense head (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)

kaleidoscopic /kəˌlaɪdəˈskɑːpɪk/ /kəˌlaɪdəˈskɒpɪk/ more kaleidoscopic most kaleidoscopic adj
kaleidoskopisk
Of, relating to, or produced by a kaleidoscope.
brokig kaleidoskopisk skimrande
(figuratively) Brightly coloured and continuously changing in pattern, as if in a kaleidoscope.

kamikaze /kɑː.mɪˈkɑː.zeɪ/ /ˌkæ.mɪˈkɑː.zi/ kamikazes n
kamikaze kamikazepilot
One who carries out a suicide attack, especially with an aircraft.
A vehicle used for a suicide attack, especially an aircraft.

kamikaze drone kamikaze drones n
kamikazedrönare
(military, informal) A drone vehicle that attacks targets by crashing into them and exploding.

kangaroo /kæŋ.ɡə.ˈɹuː/ kangaroos n
känguru
A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia. [from 18th c.]

kangaroo court /ˌkæŋɡəˌɹu ˈkɔɹt/ /ˌkæŋɡəˌɹuː ˈkɔːt/ kangaroo courts n
skenprocess
(originally, US, idiomatic) A judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding, or a group of people which conducts such proceedings, which is without proper authority, and often acts abusively or decides unjustly. [from mid 19th c.]

kanji /ˈkaːnd͡ʒi/ /ˈkænd͡ʒi/ /ˈkɑnd͡ʒi/ kanji kanjis n
kanji
Any individual Chinese character as used in the Japanese language.

kaon /ˈkeɪˌɑn/ kaons n
K-meson kaon
(particle) any of four unstable subatomic particles, mesons, they are a combination of a strange quark or antiquark and either an up or down quark or antiquark

kapok tree /ˈkeɪpɒk tɹiː/ /ˈkeɪˌpɑk tɹi/ /ˈkɑːpəʊk tɹiː/ [ˈkɑːpəʊʔ-] kapok trees n
kapok
Ceiba pentandra, a tree of the tropical Americas and west-central Africa, with white flowers, cultivated in south-east Asia for its seed fibre.
indiskt dunträd
The silk-cotton tree (Bombax ceiba), an Asian tree with red flowers.

kappa /ˈkæpə/ kappas n
kappa
The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet.
(Japanese mythology) A tortoise-like demon or imp.

kaput /kəˈpuːt/ /kəˈpʊt/ adj
kaputt

karaoke /kɑːɹɑːˌokeɪ/ /kɑːɹɑːˌokɛ/ /ˈkæ.ɹiˌəʊ.ki/ /ˈkæ.ɹəˌəʊ.ki/ /ˌkæ.ɹiˈoʊ.ki/ karaokes n
karaoke
(uncountable) A form of entertainment popular in clubs, at parties, etc, in which individual members of the public sing along to pre-recorded instrumental versions of popular songs, the lyrics of which are displayed for the singer on a screen in time with the music.

karaoke /kɑːɹɑːˌokeɪ/ /kɑːɹɑːˌokɛ/ /ˈkæ.ɹiˌəʊ.ki/ /ˈkæ.ɹəˌəʊ.ki/ /ˌkæ.ɹiˈoʊ.ki/ v
sjunga karaoke
(intransitive) to perform karaoke

karaoke machine karaoke machines n
karaokemaskin
A machine which plays recorded (typically instrumental) tracks that can be sung along to with a microphone and with reference to lyrics displayed on a screen.

karat /ˈkæɹ.ət/ karats n
karat
(US) A unit of fineness or concentration of gold equalling 1/24 part of gold in an alloy.

karate /kəˈɹɑ.ɾi/ /kəˈɹɑː.teɪ/ /kəˈɹɑː.ti/ n
karate
An Okinawan martial art involving primarily punching and kicking, but additionally, advanced throws, arm bars, grappling and all means of fighting.

karma /ˈkɑɹmə/ [ˈkɑɹ.mə] [ˈkɑː.mə] [ˈkəɾm(ə)] karmas n
karma
(Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism) The sum total of a person's actions, which determine the person's next incarnation in samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth.
A force or law of nature which causes one to reap what one sows; destiny; fate.

karmic /ˈkɑɹmɪk/ adj
karmisk
Of or pertaining to karma.

karsk karsks n
kask
A Swedish and Norwegian cocktail (from the Trøndelag region) containing coffee together with moonshine.

karting n
karting gokart
An open-wheeled motorsport that uses small vehicles called karts or go-karts.

kasher /ˈkæʃə/ /ˈkæʃɚ/ /ˈkɑʃɚ/ v
kashra
(Judaism, transitive) To render kosher.

katabatic wind katabatic winds n
fallvind
(climatology) A drainage wind or a fall wind: a wind, such as the bora or Bohemian wind, which moves high density air from a higher elevation down an incline, due to the force of gravity.

katakana /ˌkætəˈkænə/ /ˌkætəˈkɑːnə/ /ˌkɑtəˈkɑːnə/ katakana katakanas n
katakana
(uncountable) A Japanese syllabary used when writing words borrowed from foreign languages other than Chinese, specific names of plants and animals and other jargon, onomatopoeia, or to emphasize a word or phrase. Also used to write the Ainu language.

kay /ˈkeɪ/ kays n
kå
The name of the Latin-script letter K.

kayak /ˈkaɪˌæk/ kayaks n
kajak
A type of small boat, covered over by a surface deck, powered by the occupant or occupants using a double-bladed paddle in a sitting position, from a hole in the surface deck

kayak /ˈkaɪˌæk/ v
paddla
(intransitive) To use a kayak, to travel or race in a kayak.

kayaking n
kajakpaddling kajakrodd
A water sport involving racing, or doing tricks in, a kayak

kazoo /kə.ˈzuː/ kazoos n
kazoo
(musical instrument) A simple musical instrument (a membranophone) consisting of a pipe with a hole in it, producing a buzzing sound when the player hums into it.

kebab /kəˈbæb/ /kɪˈbæb/ /kɪˈbɑb/ /kɪˈbɑːb/ kebabs n
kebab
(British) A dish of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted on a skewer or spit, especially a doner kebab.

ked keds n
fårlus lusfluga
Any of the family Hippoboscidae of obligate parasites, especially the sheep ked, Melophagus ovinus.

kedge /kɛd͡ʒ/ kedges n
varpankare
(nautical) A small anchor used for warping a vessel.

keel /kiːl/ keels n
köl
(nautical) A large beam along the underside of a ship’s hull from bow to stern.
(nautical) A rigid, flat piece of material anchored to the lowest part of the hull of a ship to give it greater control and stability.

keelhaul /ˈkiːlhɔl/ /ˈkiːlhɔːl/ v
kölhala
(transitive, nautical) To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship.

keelson keelsons n
kölsvin
(nautical) A longitudinal beam fastened on top of the keel of a vessel for strength and stiffness. [from c. 1611]

keep /kiːp/ [kʰip̚] keeps n
kärntorn
(historical) The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.

keep /kiːp/ [kʰip̚] v
behålla hålla
To continue in (a course or mode of action); to not intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
(ditransitive) To maintain the condition of; to preserve in a certain state.
bevara behålla hålla fortsätta preservera
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.

keep an eye on v
hålla ett öga på hålla koll på se efter
(idiomatic) To watch and pay attention to, in case of misbehaviour or mishap.

keep at arm's length v
hålla på armlängds avstånd

keep back v
hålla tillbaka
(transitive) To restrict or restrain.

keep it up v
hålla i gång
(idiomatic) To maintain or continue a positive streak.

keep mum v
hålla mun
(idiomatic) To refrain from talking, especially to remain silent about something that may be sensitive or secret.

keep off v
hålla borta
(ambitransitive) To stay or cause to stay at a distance (from).

keep one's cool v
ha is i magen hålla huvudet kallt hålla sig i skinnet
(idiomatic) To remain composed, calm, and even-tempered, especially in a provocative situation.

keep one's fingers crossed v
hålla tummarna
(idiomatic) To hope for the best, to show support.

keep one's mouth shut v
hålla käft hålla käften

keep quiet v
tiga hålla tyst
To remain silent.

keep someone company v
håller företag
(idiomatic) To remain with or accompany someone, especially to make them feel more comfortable with a certain situation.

keep the change phraseologicalUnit
behåll växeln
An instruction to a taxi driver, waiter etc. to keep the change from the amount handed over as a tip.

keep track v
hålla reda på
To monitor; to track or record; to understand or follow.

keep up v
underhålla
(transitive) To maintain; to preserve; to prevent from deteriorating or falling.
fortsätta
(transitive, idiomatic) To continue with (work, etc).
hinna med hänga med hålla jämna steg
(intransitive, idiomatic) To stay even or ahead.
hänga med
To ensure that one remains well-informed about something.

keep up appearances v
hålla skenet uppe
(idiomatic) To pretend to be all right or that everything is going well; to maintain an appearance of wealth, comfort, or propriety.

keeper /ˈkiːpə/ /ˈkiːpɚ/ keepers n
väktare vårdare
A person charged with guarding or caring for, storing, or maintaining something; a custodian, a guard; sometimes a gamekeeper.
målvakt
(sports) The player charged with guarding a goal or wicket. Short form of goalkeeper, wicketkeeper.
spärr
A part of a mechanism that catches or retains another part, for example the part of a door lock that fits in the frame and receives the bolt.

keffiyeh /kəˈfiː(j)ə/ keffiyehs n
keffiyeh palestinasjal
A headdress traditionally worn by some Arabs, also used as a scarf.

kefir /kəˈfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈkiːfə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛfə(ɹ)/ kefirs n
kefir
A fermented milk drink from the Caucasus and Eastern Europe, similar to yogurt but more liquid.

keg /keɪɡ/ /kæɡ/ /kɛɡ/ kegs n
kagge
A round, traditionally wooden container of lesser capacity than a barrel, often used to store beer.

kegel balls n
knipkula vaginalkula
A sex toy shaped like a set of balls, used for strengthening pelvic floor muscles and sexual stimulation

kelp /kɛlp/ kelps n
kelp
Any of several large brown algae seaweeds (order Laminariales).

kelvin /ˈkɛlvən/ [ˈkʰɛɫvɨn] kelvin kelvins n
kelvin
In the International System of Units, the base unit of thermodynamic temperature; 1⁄273.16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water. Shown as "K".

kenaf n
kenaf
Hibiscus cannabinus, an annual or biennial herbaceous plant found mainly in Asia.

kennel /ˈkɛ.nəl/ kennels n
hundkoja
A house or shelter for a dog.

kenning /ˈkɛnɪŋ/ kennings n
kenning
(poetry) A metaphorical compound or phrase, used especially in Germanic poetry (Old English or Old Norse) whereby a simple thing is described in an allusive way.

kenophobia n
kenofobi
An abnormal fear of empty spaces.

kepi /ˈkɛpi/ kepis n
käppi
A cap with a flat circular top and a visor, particularly associated with French uniforms.

keratin /ˈkɛrətɪn/ keratins n
keratin
(protein) The protein of which hair and nails are composed.

keratoconus n
keratokonus
(pathology) A degenerative non-inflammatory disorder of the eye in which structural changes within the cornea cause it to thin and change to a more conical shape than its normal even curve

keraunophobia n
keraunofobi

kerb /kɜːb/ /kɝb/ kerbs n
trottoarkant
(British, AU, NZ) The raised edge between the pavement and the roadway, typically made of concrete though originally consisting of a line of kerbstones.

kerb weight kerb weights n
tjänstevikt
(British spelling) the weight of a vehicle including fuel, but without passengers and luggage etc.

kerchief /ˈkɜː.tʃiːf/ /ˈkɜː.tʃɪf/ /ˈkɝ.t͡ʃif/ /ˈkɝ.t͡ʃɪf/ kerchiefs kerchieves n
huvudduk sjalett
(dated) A piece of cloth used to cover the head; a bandana.

kerfuffle /kəˈfʌfəl/ /kɚˈfʌfəl/ kerfuffles n
ståhej uppståndelse
(chiefly, Commonwealth, informal) A disorderly outburst, disturbance, commotion, or tumult. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

kermes oak kermes oaks n
kermesek
An oak, Quercus coccifera, native to the western Mediterranean region and growing 1-6 meters tall.

kernel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ kernels n
kärna
The core, center, or essence of an object or system.
(botany) The central (usually edible) part of a nut, especially once the hard shell has been removed.
korn
(botany) A single seed or grain, especially of corn or wheat.
kärna operativsystemkärna
(computing) The central part of many computer operating systems which manages the system's resources and the communication between hardware and software components.

kerosene /ˈkɛɹəsiːn/ kerosenes n
fotogen
A thin colorless, blue- or straw-colored petroleum-based fuel heavier than gasoline/petrol or naptha but lighter than diesel, used primarily as jet fuel but also for heating and lighting in some remote or impoverished areas.

kestrel /ˈkɛstɹəl/ kestrels n
falk
Any of various small falcons of the genus Falco that hover while hunting.
tornfalk
The common kestrel, Falco tinnunculus.

ketamine /ˈki.təˌmin/ /ˈkiː.tə.miːn/ /ˈkɛt.ə.mɪn/ /ˈkɛt.əˌmin/ ketamines n
ketamin
(pharmaceutical drug) A synthetic compound used as an anesthetic and analgesic drug and also (illicitly) as a hallucinogen.

ketchup /ˈkɛt͡ʃ.əp/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃ.ʌp/ ketchups n
ketchup
(uncountable, chiefly, US, Canada, UK) Ellipsis of tomato ketchup. A tomato-vinegar-based sauce, sometimes containing spices, onion or garlic, and (especially in the US) sweeteners.

ketone /ˈkiːtəʊn/ ketones n
keton
(organic compound) A homologous series of organic molecules whose functional group is an oxygen atom joined to a carbon atom—by a double bond—in a carbon-hydrogen based molecule.

kettle /ˈkɛ.təl/ /ˈkɪtəl/ [ˈkʰɛtᵊɫ̩] [ˈkʰɛɾɫ̩] kettles n
kittel
A vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food, usually metal and equipped with a lid.

kettle hole kettle holes n
dödisgrop dödishåla
(geology) A depression in the ground occurring as the result of a large block of ice getting buried by glacial outwash and subsequent melting of it.

kettlebell kettlebells n
girja kettlebell
A weight consisting of a cast iron ball with a single handle for gripping the weight during exercise.

key /ki/ /kiː/ [cʰi̞i̯] [kʲʰi̞i̯] more key most key adj
nyckel
Indispensable, supremely important.
Important, salient.

key /ki/ /kiː/ [cʰi̞i̯] [kʲʰi̞i̯] keys n
nyckel
An object designed to open and close a lock.
A crucial step or requirement.
A guide explaining the symbols or terminology of a map or chart; a legend.
In musical instruments, one of the valve levers used to select notes, such as a lever opening a hole on a woodwind.
(cryptography) A piece of information (e.g., a password or passphrase) used to encode or decode a message or messages.
(databases) In a relational database, a field used as an index into another table (not necessarily unique).
(computing) A value that uniquely identifies an entry in a container.
(biology) A series of logically organized groups of discriminating information which aims to allow the user to correctly identify a taxon.
skär
One of a string of small islands.
knapp tangent
(computing) One of several small, usually square buttons on a typewriter or computer keyboard, mostly corresponding to text characters.
tangent nyckel
In instruments with a keyboard such as an organ or piano, one of the levers, or especially the exposed front end of it, which are depressed to cause a particular sound or note to be produced.
tonart tangent nyckel
(music) A scale or group of pitches constituting the basis of a musical composition.
nyckel morsenyckel
(historical) A manual electrical switching device primarily used for the transmission of Morse code.

key fob key fobs n
nyckelring
An item carried on a key ring either as decoration or for security.

key performance indicator key performance indicators n
nyckeltal
(management) A financial or non-financial metric used to help an organization define and measure progress towards its goals.

keyboard /ˈki.bɔɹd/ /ˈkiː.bɔːd/ keyboards n
tangentbord klaviatur
(computing, etc.) A set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.
klaviatur tangentbord
(music) A component of many instruments including the piano, organ, and harpsichord consisting of usually black and white keys that cause different tones to be produced when struck.
keyboard tangentbord
(music) A device with keys of a musical keyboard, used to control electronic sound-producing devices which may be built into or separate from the keyboard device.

keyboard shortcut keyboard shortcuts n
kortkommando
(computing) A key, or more usually a combination of keys, on the keyboard of a personal computer that activates a specific, predefined function.

keyboard warrior keyboard warriors n
tangentbordskrigare

keycard keycards n
nyckelkort
A usually plastic card which stores a digital signature that is used to operate an electronic access control lock.

keychain /ˈkiːˌt͡ʃeɪn/ keychains n
nyckelring
An ornamental piece holding such a chain or ring.

keycode keycodes n
tangentkod
(computing) A code that represents a keypress.

keyhole /ˈkiˌhoʊl/ keyholes n
nyckelhål
Any small opening resembling the hole for a key in shape or function; especially, one that gives a vista of, or access to, a space beyond.

keynote /ˈkiːˌnoʊt/ keynotes n
inledningsföredrag nyckelanförande tema öppningstal
A speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering; a keynote speech or keynote address.

keypad /ˈkiːpæd/ keypads n
knappsats
A small board with keys primarily used for tactile input into a machine.

keyring keyrings n
nyckelring
A ring, normally of metal or plastic, for holding keys together.

keystone /ˈkiː.stəʊn/ keystones n
slutsten nyckelstenen
(architecture) The top stone of an arch.

keystroke keystrokes n
tangenttryckning
The act of pressing an input key; a keypress on a computer keyboard or a typewriter, or a similar input device.

keyword /ˈki.wɝd/ /ˈkiː.wɜːd/ keywords n
nyckelord
(cryptography) Any word#Noun used as the key to a code.
(information science) Any word#Noun used in a reference work to link to other words or other information.

khachapuri /hɑːtʃəˈpuːɹi/ /hɑːt͡ʃəˈpuɹi/ khachapuris n
chatjapuri
A cheese pastry from the country of Georgia in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

khan /kɑːn/ khans n
khan kan
(historical) A ruler over various Turkic and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages.

khat /kɑːt/ khats n
kat
A shrub, Catha edulis, whose leaves are used as a mild stimulant when chewed or brewed as tea; also a drug produced from this plant.

khedive /kəˈdiːv/ khedives n
kediv khediv
The title of the hereditary monarch of Egypt from 1805–1914, nominally ruling as a viceroy of the Sultan of Turkey.

kibbutz /kɪˈbuːts/ /kɪˈbʊts/ kibbutzes kibbutzim n
kibbutz
A community, usually an agricultural one in Israel, based on a high level of social and economical sharing, equality, direct democracy and tight social relations.

kick /kɪk/ [kʰɪk] kicks n
spark
A hit or strike with the leg, foot or knee.
The action of swinging a foot or leg.
kick
(colloquial) Something that tickles the fancy; something fun or amusing; a pleasure; a thrill.

kick /kɪk/ [kʰɪk] v
sparka
(transitive) To strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg.
(transitive) To direct to a particular place by a blow with the foot or leg.

kick someone when they are down v
sparka på någon som ligger
(idiomatic) To make things worse for someone who is going through a difficult time.

kick the bucket /ˈkɪk ðə ˈbʌkɪt/ v
kila runt hörnet ta ner skylten
(idiomatic, euphemistic, colloquial, humorous) To die.

kick up one's heels v
svänga sina lurviga
(figuratively) To dance.

kick-off kick-offs n
avspark
(football, American football) The opening kick of each half of a game of football.

kickback /ˈkɪkbæk/ kickbacks n
bakslag
(countable) A backward kick; a retrograde movement of an extremity.
muta provision
(countable, informal) A covert, often illegal, payment in return for a favor consisting of providing an opportunity of chargeable transaction; a kind of bribe.
rekyl
(uncountable, firearms, machinery) Recoil; a sudden backward motion, usually in the direction of the operator.
motreaktion
(countable, machinery) An accident where an object being cut by a rotating blade or disk, such as a circular saw, is caught by the blade and thrown outward.

kickball kickballs n
sparkboll
(sports, uncountable) A sport similar to baseball, where a ball similar to a soccer ball, is pitched at a kicker, and is kicked rather than hit.

kickboxer kickboxers n
kickboxare
(martial arts) One who practices the martial art of kickboxing.

kickboxing n
kickboxning
(martial arts) A hybrid martial art derived from Muay Thai, karate and especially boxing during the 1960s to 1970s; more generally, any stand-up combat sport that combines kicks and punches.

kicksled kicksleds n
sparkstötting spark
A type of small sled consisting of a handlebar mounted on a pair of flexible metal runners. The driver stands on the runners and kicks the sled forward with one foot. In front of the handlebar there's often a seat for a passenger.

kid /kɪd/ kids n
killing kid
A young goat.
(uncountable) The meat of a young goat.
unge
(informal) A child (usually), teenager, or young adult; a juvenile.

kid /kɪd/ v
skoja skämta
(intransitive, colloquial) To joke.

kid glove kid gloves n
silkesvante
(figurative, usually, in the plural) A metaphorical representation of careful handling.

kidnap /ˈkɪdnæp/ kidnaps n
kidnappning
The crime, or an instance, of kidnapping.

kidnap /ˈkɪdnæp/ v
kidnappa
(transitive) To seize or detain a person unlawfully and move or conceal them; sometimes for ransom.

kidnapper /ˈkɪdnæpɚ/ kidnappers n
kidnappare
A person who kidnaps someone.

kidnapping kidnappings n
kidnappning
(crime) The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.

kidney /ˈkɪdni/ kidneys n
njure
An organ in the body that filters the blood, producing urine.
This organ (of an animal) cooked as food.

kidney bean kidney beans n
kidneyböna
A common bean of a cultivar of (Phaseolus vulgaris), with a dark-red skin.

kidney stone kidney stones n
njursten
(medicine) A calculus in the kidney.

kidney vetch kidney vetches n
getväppling
Anthyllis vulneraria, a medical plant in the pea family.

kike /kaɪk/ v
judejävel judesvin
(transitive, offensive, uncommon) To render something more Jewish.

kill /kɪl/ [kʰɪɫ] kills n
dräpande dödande
The act of killing.
dödsslag
Specifically, the death blow.

kill /kɪl/ [kʰɪɫ] v
döda dräpa avliva mörda
(transitive) To put to death; to extinguish the life of.
förstöra inaktivera
(transitive) To render inoperative.
(transitive, figuratively, hyperbole) To cause great pain, discomfort, or distress to; to hurt.
eliminera förinta förstöra inaktivera
(transitive, figuratively) To stop, cease, or render void; to terminate.

kill the fatted calf v
slakta gödkalven
(idiomatic) To begin a festive celebration and rejoicing for someone's long-awaited return.

kill time v
döda tid fördriva tid slå ihjäl tid
(informal, intransitive) To engage in an activity whose only purpose is to make the time seem to pass more quickly; to fill the time between activities.

kill two birds with one stone v
slå två flugor i en smäll
(idiomatic) To solve two problems with one single action.

killdeer /ˈkɪldɪə/ /ˈkɪldɪɹ/ killdeer killdeers n
skrikstrandpipare
A North American plover (Charadrius vociferus) with a distinctive cry and territorial behavior that includes feigning injury to attract predators and spare the young in the nest.

killer /ˈkɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪlɚ/ [ˈkʰɪlə(ɹ)] [ˈkʰɪɫlɚ] killers n
mördare baneman
One who or that which kills.

killer application killer applications n
genombrottsprogram
A technological product that is so good, or so innovative, that it is irresistible to potential customers; especially a software product that persuades people to buy the hardware needed to use it.

killer whale killer whales n
späckhuggare

kiln /kɪl(n)/ kilns n
brännugn kölna torkhus torkugn
An oven or furnace or a heated chamber, for the purpose of hardening, burning, calcining or drying anything; for example, firing ceramics, curing or preserving tobacco, or drying grain.

kilo /ˈkiloʊ/ /ˈkiːləʊ/ kilos n
kilo
(international standards) Alternative letter-case form of Kilo from the NATO/ICAO Phonetic Alphabet.

kilo- prefix
kilo-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1,000. Symbol: k
(computing) Multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 210 (1024)

kilobyte kilobytes n
kilobyte
(computing, especially, _, networking) One thousand (103, or 1,000) bytes.

kilogram /ˈkɪləɡɹæm/ kilograms n
kilogram kilo
In the International System of Units, the base unit of mass; conceived of as the mass of one litre of water, but now defined by taking the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant h to be 6.626 070 15 × 10-34 when expressed in units of kg⋅m2⋅s−1. Symbol: kg

kilohertz kilohertz kilohertzes n
kilohertz
A unit of frequency equal to one thousand cycles per second; one thousand hertz

kilometrage kilometrages n
kilometertal
The total distance travelled, in kilometres.

kilometre /kəˈlɑmɪtəɹ/ /kɪˈlɒmɪtə/ /ˈkɪləˌmitəɹ/ /ˈkɪləˌmiːtə/ kilometres n
kilometer
(metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 103 metres. Symbol: km

kilowatt kilowatts n
kilowatt
One thousand (103) watts.

kilowatt-hour kilowatt-hours n
kilowattimme
(electricity) A unit of energy equal to that done by one kilowatt acting for one hour.

kilt /kɪlt/ kilts n
kilt
A traditional Scottish garment, usually worn by men, having roughly the same morphology as a wrap-around skirt, with overlapping front aprons and pleated around the sides and back, and usually made of twill-woven worsted wool with a tartan pattern. [from 18th c.]
A variety of non-bifurcated garments made for men and loosely resembling a Scottish kilt, but most often made from different fabrics and not always with tartan plaid designs.

kimchi kimchis n
kimchi
A Korean dish made of vegetables, such as cabbage or radishes, that are salted, seasoned, and stored in sealed containers to undergo lactic acid fermentation.

kimono /kəˈmoʊnoʊ/ /kəˈmoʊnə/ [kɪ̈ˈmoʊ̯noʊ̯] [kɪ̈ˈmoʊ̯nə] kimono kimonos n
kimono
A traditional Japanese T-shaped, wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, now generally worn only on formal occasions.

kinase /ˈkaɪneɪz/ /ˈkɪneɪz/ kinases n
kinas
(enzyme, organic compound) Any of a group of enzymes that transfer phosphate groups from high-energy donor molecules, such as ATP, to specific target molecules (substrates), in a process termed phosphorylation.

kind /kaɪnd/ kinder kindest adj
snäll vänlig
Affectionate.

kind /kaɪnd/ kinds n
natura
Goods or services used as payment, as e.g. in barter.
sort slag typ art
(type theory) The type of a type constructor or a higher-order type operator.

kind of adv
ganska
(idiomatic, colloquial) Slightly; somewhat; sort of.

kind regards n
med vänliga hälsningar
(idiomatic) Used as a polite closing of a letter

kindergarten /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹd(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹt(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːt(ə)n/ [ˈkʰɪn(d)əɹˌɡɑːɹt̬(ə)n] [ˈkʰɪɾ̃əɹˌɡɑːɹʔn̩] kindergartens kindergärten n
daghem förskola dagis lekis lekskola
(North America, Australia) An educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6; nursery school. [from 1852]

kindhearted more kindhearted most kindhearted adj
godhjärtad
Having an innately kind disposition or character.

kindjal kindjals n
kinschal
A kind of short sword or dagger used in Russia.

kindle /ˈkɪn.dəl/ v
tända
(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
tända väcka
(transitive, figuratively) To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).
(intransitive, figuratively) To begin to grow or take hold.

kindling /ˈkɪnd.lɪŋ/ kindlings n
tändved tändmaterial
Small pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire.

kindred /ˈkɪndɹəd/ /ˈkɪndɹɪd/ adj
besläktad
Of the same nature, or of similar character.

kindred spirit kindred spirits n
själsfrände likasinnad tvillingsjäl
(idiomatic) Someone with the same feelings or attitudes as oneself.

kinetic /kaɪˈnɛtɪk/ /kɪˈnɛtɪk/ adj
kinetisk
Relating to motion.
Relating to kinesis or motor function.

kinetic energy kinetic energies n
kinetisk energi rörelseenergi
(physics) The energy possessed by an object because of its motion, equal (nonrelativistically) to one half the mass of the body times the square of its speed.

kinetics /kɪˈnɛt.ɪks/ n
kinetik
(mechanics) The branch of mechanics concerned with motion of objects, as well as the reason i.e. the forces acting on such bodies. This, along with kinematics constitute dynamics, which is concerned purely with the effects of forces on moving bodies.
(chemistry) The branch of chemistry that is concerned with the rates of chemical reactions.

king /kiŋ/ /kʰɪŋ/ kings n
kung konung drott
A male monarch; a man who heads a monarchy. If it is an absolute monarchy, then he is the supreme ruler of his nation.
kung konung
(chess) The principal chess piece, that players seek to threaten with unavoidable capture to result in a victory by checkmate. It is often the tallest piece, with a symbolic crown with a cross at the top.
(card games) A playing card with the letter "K" and the image of a king on it, the thirteenth card in a given suit.

king cake /kɪŋ keɪk/ king cakes n
kungskaka
(Louisiana) A decorative cake distributed among friends or visitors on Epiphany. In many traditions it contains a pea, a trinket or some other small object which entitles its finder to be the "king" for one day.

king cobra king cobras n
kungskobra
A large venomous snake found in East Asia (Ophiophagus hannah), the longest venomous snake in the world.

king eider king eiders n
praktejder
A large sea duck that breeds along Arctic coasts, Somateria spectabilis.

king of beasts /ˈkɪŋ əv ˈbiːsts/ n
djurens konung
(idiomatic) The lion.

king of birds n
fåglarnas konung
(idiomatic) The eagle.

king of clubs kings of clubs n
klöver kung
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

king of diamonds kings of diamonds n
ruter kung
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

king of hearts kings of hearts n
hjärter kung
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

king of herrings kings of herrings n
sillkung
The giant oarfish, Regalecus glesne.

king of kings kings of kings n
konungarnas konung
A king who has other kings as subjects; an emperor.

king of spades /kɪŋɡ.əv.speɪdz/ kings of spades n
spader kung
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

king of the hill kings of the hill n
herre på täppan
(uncountable) A children's game in which one player stands on top of a hill or other location atop an incline, and attempts to repel other players whose goal is to capture his position.
(countable) The player in this game who stands atop the hill.

king vulture /kɪŋ ˈvʌltʃəɹ/ king vultures n
kungsgam
A widespread species of New World vulture, Sarcoramphus papa.

king's ransom king's ransoms kings' ransoms n
furstlig summa förmögenhet
(idiomatic) A very large sum of money.

king-of-arms kings-of-arms n
vapenkung
One of the three chief heralds of the College of Arms, designated as Garter (Principal King of Arms), Clarenceux (for England south of the Trent and Wales), and Norroy & Ulster (for England north of the Trent and Northern Ireland).

kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/ kingdoms n
kungarike konungarike kungadöme konungadöme
A realm having a king and/or queen as its actual or nominal sovereign.
rike kungarike
(taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below domain and above phylum; a taxon at that rank (e.g. the plant kingdom, the animal kingdom).

kingfisher /ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃə/ kingfishers n
kungsfiskare
Any of various birds of the suborder Alcedines (or the family Alcedinidae sensu lato), having a large head, short tail and brilliant colouration; they feed mostly on fish.

kingless /ˈkɪŋləs/ adj
kungalös
Without a king.

kingly kinglier kingliest adj
konungslig kunglig
Characteristic of kings, majestic, regal; as befits a king, in the manner of a king.

kingly more kingly most kingly adv
kungligt
In a royal manner.

kingmaker /ˈkɪŋmeɪkə/ /ˈkɪŋˌmeɪkɚ/ kingmakers n
kungamakare
(politics) Someone who has strong influence over the choice of a leader.

kingpin /ˈkɪŋ.pɪn/ kingpins n
stöttepelare
The most important person in an undertaking or organization.

kingship kingships n
kungadöme
The dignity, rank or office of a king; the state of being a king.

kink /kɪŋk/ kinks n
veck fnurra knut
A tight curl, twist, or bend in a length of thin material, hair etc.
brist problem
A difficulty or flaw that is likely to impede operation, as in a plan or system.

kinky /ˈkɪŋ.ki/ kinkier kinkiest adj
kinky
(informal) Marked by unconventional sexual preferences or behavior, as fetishism, sadomasochism, and other sexual practices.

kinship /ˈkɪnʃɪp/ kinships n
släkt
relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption

kinsman kinsmen n
frände
A male relative.

kiosk /ˈkiˌɑsk/ /ˈkiːˌɒsk/ kiosks n
kiosk
A small enclosed structure, often freestanding, open on one side or with a window, used as a booth to sell newspapers, cigarettes, etc.
automat
A similar unattended stand for the automatic dispensing of tickets, etc.

kippah /kɪˈpɑː/ /ˈkiːpə/ /ˈkɪpə/ kippahs kippot kippoth n
kippa
The cloth skullcap or yarmulke traditionally worn by male Jews.

kisel /ˈkiːsəl/ kisels n
fruktkräm
A dessert (sometimes consumed as a drink) made from fruit or berry juice and thickened with starch, common in Slavic and Baltic countries as well as Finland.

kiskadee kiskadees n
bentevi kiskadi
Either of two species of bird in the tyrant flycatcher family.

kiss /kɪs/ [kʰɪs] kisses n
kyss puss
A touch with the lips, usually to express love or affection, or as a greeting.

kiss /kɪs/ [kʰɪs] v
kyssa pussa
(transitive) To touch with the lips or press the lips against, usually to show love or affection or passion, or as part of a greeting.
kyssa pussa reciprocal
(intransitive) Of two or more people, to touch each other's lips together, usually to express love or affection or passion.

kiss me phraseologicalUnit
kyss mig
I informally request that you kiss me—that you touch my lips with your lips or press the lips against, as an expression of love or affection.

kiss my ass interjection
kyss mig i arslet
(vulgar, idiomatic) Go away!; an expression of disdain or dismissal.

kiss of peace kisses of peace n
helig kyss
(Christianity) An early Christian greeting consisting of a kiss, originally on the mouth but later on the cheek, still used in some traditional churches.

kissable more kissable most kissable adj
kyssbar kysstäck
Capable of being kissed.
kysstäck
Attractive, so as to invite kissing.

kissing disease n
kyssjuka
(colloquial) Mononucleosis.

kit /kɪt/ kits n
persedlar utrustning
A collection of items forming the equipment of a soldier, carried in a knapsack.

kit fox kit foxes n
katträv ökenkatträv
Vulpes macrotis, a species of fox found in the Southwestern United States and Mexico.

kitchen /ˈkɪt͡ʃən/ /ˈkɪt͡ʃɪn/ kitchens n
kök
A room or area for preparing food.
(slang) A public gaming room in a casino.

kitchen cabinet kitchen cabinets n
köksskåp
Built-in cabinet found in a kitchen.

kitchen knife kitchen knives n
kökskniv
Any knife used for preparing food.

kitchen paper kitchen papers n
hushållspapper
(UK) Paper towels intended for kitchen purposes such as absorbing spillages and wrapping sandwiches.

kitchenette /ˌkɪt͡ʃəˈnɛt/ kitchenettes n
kokvrå pentry
A small kitchen or area for preparing food, often just a part of a room.

kite /kaɪt/ kites n
glada
A bird of prey of the family Accipitridae.
drake
(geometry) A polygon resembling the shape of a traditional toy kite (sense 3): a quadrilateral having two pairs of edges of equal length, the edges of each pair touching each other at one end.
(sailing, dated) In a square-rigged ship: originally a sail positioned above a topsail; later a lightweight sail set above the topgallants, such as a studding sail or a jib topsail.

kith /kɪθ/ kiths n
bekanta vänner
(archaic, or, obsolete, uncountable) Friends and acquaintances.
(Northern England, Scotland, rural, countable) An acquaintance or a friend.

kith and kin n
nära och kära släkt och vänner
Both friends and family.

kitsch /kɪt͡ʃ/ kitscher kitschest more kitsch most kitsch adj
kitschig
Of art and decor: of questionable aesthetic value; excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.

kitsch /kɪt͡ʃ/ kitsches n
kitsch
Art, decorative objects, and other forms of representation of questionable artistic or aesthetic value; a representation that is excessively sentimental, overdone, or vulgar.

kitsune /kɪtˈsuː.neɪ/ /kɪtˈsuː.ni/ /kɪtˈsuːn/ /ˈkɪt.sʊ.neɪ/ /ˈkɪts.neɪ/ /ˈkɪtsuːn/ kitsune kitsunes n
kitsune
(Japanese mythology) A Japanese fox spirit, often but not exclusively female, said to have powers such as shape-shifting, and whose power is symbolized by increase in number of tails.

kitten /ˈkɪtən/ kittens n
kattunge källing
A young cat, especially before sexual maturity (reached at about seven months).

kitten heel kitten heels n
taxklack
A short, slender heel on a woman's shoe or sandal.

kitty /ˈkɪti/ [ˈkʰɘɾiː] [ˈkʰɪɾi] kitties n
kisse
(informal) A kitten or young cat.
kisse misse
(childish, sometimes capitalized) A pet name for a cat.

kitty litter /ˈkɪti ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪti ˈlɪtɚ/ [ˈkʰɪɾi ˈlɪɾɚ] kitty litters n
kattsand kattströ
Mix of sawdust, grit, etc. used to provide a soiling area for pet cats.

kitty-cat kitty-cats n
kissekatt kisse kissemiss misse
(colloquial, usually, childish) A domestic cat (subspecies Felis silvestris catus).

kiwi /ˈkiːwi/ kiwi kiwis n
kivi kivifågel
A flightless bird of the genus Apteryx native to New Zealand.

kiwi fruit kiwi fruit n
kiwi kiwifrukt
A Chinese gooseberry vine fruit, having a hairy brown skin and dark green (or in the case of the kiwi fruit gold, yellow) flesh with fine black seeds, almost always varieties of Actinidia deliciosa.

kleptocracy kleptocracies n
kleptokrati
A corrupt and dishonest government or society characterised by greed.

kleptocrat /ˈklɛptəˌkɹæt/ kleptocrats n
kleptokrat
A ruling figure in a kleptocracy.

kleptocratic /klɛptə(ʊ)ˈkɹatɪk/ more kleptocratic most kleptocratic adj
kleptokratisk tjuvaktig
Pertaining to a kleptocracy; characterised by rulers or leaders who are thieves.

kleptomania /ˌklɛp.təˈmeɪ.ni.ə, -ˈmeɪn.jə/ kleptomanias n
kleptomani
(psychology) A psychological disorder that causes an uncontrollable obsession with stealing without economic or material need.

kleptomaniac /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/ kleptomaniacs n
kleptoman
One who steals compulsively.

klipspringer /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋə/ /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋər/ klipspringers n
klippspringare
A small antelope native to eastern and southern Africa having a dense, brown, speckled coat (Oreotragus oreotragus).

knackered /ˈnæk.əd/ more knackered most knackered adj
slut slutkörd utmattad
(UK, Irish, Australia, New Zealand, slang, sometimes, offensive) Tired or exhausted.

knapsack /ˈnæpsæk/ knapsacks n
ryggsäck

knarr /nɔːɹ/ knarrs n
knarr
(historical) A kind of Norse merchant ship used by the Vikings.

knave /neɪv/ knaves n
hjon
(archaic) A boy; especially, a boy servant.
dräng
(archaic) Any male servant; a menial.
gynnare skojare
A tricky, deceitful fellow; a dishonest person.
knekt
(cards) A playing card marked with the figure of a servant or soldier; a jack.

knead /niːd/ v
knåda
(transitive) To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; especially, to work, as by repeated pressure with the knuckles, into a well mixed mass, the materials of bread, cake, etc.

kneading trough kneading troughs n
baktråg degtråg
A (usually wooden) trough in which dough is kneaded before baking into bread.

knee /kniː/ /ni/ /niː/ kneen knees n
knä
In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.
The part of a garment that covers the knee.
(figurative) The presence of a parent etc., where a young child acquires early knowledge.

knee pad knee pads n
knäskydd
A protective garment worn on a knee to protect it from injury, for example due to a blow or a fall.

kneecap /ˈniːˌkæp/ kneecaps n
knäskål
(anatomy) The flat, roundish bone in the knee.

kneeing kneeings n
knäa
A blow made with the knee

kneel /niːl/ v
knäböja falla på knä knäfalla
(intransitive) To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position.

knell /nɛl/ v
kimma
(intransitive) To ring a bell slowly, especially for a funeral; to toll.

knick-knack /ˈnɪkˌnæk/ knick-knacks n
krimskrams
A small ornament or other object of minor value.

knickerbockers /ˈnɪkəbɒkəz/ /ˈnɪkɚbɑkɚz/ n
golfbyxor knäbyxor äppelknyckarbyxor
Men's or boys' baggy knee breeches, of a type particularly popular in the early 20th century.

knickers /ˈnɪkəz/ n
underbyxor
(UK, Irish, NZ, AU) Women's underpants.

knife /naɪf/ knives n
kniv
A utensil or a tool designed for cutting, consisting of a flat piece of hard material, usually steel or other metal (the blade), usually sharpened on one edge, attached to a handle. The blade may be pointed for piercing.
Any blade-like part in a tool or a machine designed for cutting, such as that of a chipper.
kniv dolk
A weapon designed with the aforementioned specifications intended for slashing and/or stabbing and too short to be called a sword. A dagger.

knife /naɪf/ v
knivhugga hugga kniv kniva skära
(transitive) To use a knife to injure or kill by stabbing, slashing, or otherwise using the sharp edge of the knife as a weapon.
skära
(intransitive) To cut through as if with a knife.

knifeman knifemen n
knivman
A man who uses a knife as a weapon.

knight /naɪt/ knights n
riddare knekt
(by extension) An armored and mounted warrior of the Middle Ages.
(modern) A person on whom a knighthood has been conferred by a monarch.
springare häst
(chess) A chess piece, often in the shape of a horse's head, that is moved two squares in one direction and one at right angles to that direction in a single move, leaping over any intervening pieces.

knight /naɪt/ v
dubba
(chess, transitive) To promote (a pawn) to a knight.

knighthood knighthoods n
ridderskap
The knights collectively, the body of knights.

knit /ˈnɪt/ v
sticka
(ambitransitive) To turn thread or yarn into a piece of fabric by forming loops that are pulled through each other. This can be done by hand with needles or by machine.

knitting /ˈnɪtɪŋ/ knittings n
stickning
The action of the verb to knit; the process of producing knitted material.

knitting machine knitting machines n
stickmaskin

knitting needle knitting needles n
sticka
A long, thin, pointed rod, used in pairs to knit yarn.

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ knocks n
knackning
An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ v
knacka banka
(intransitive) To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.
slå emot stöta emot
(transitive, Britain, slang, dated) To impress forcibly or strongly; to astonish; to move to admiration or applause.

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɑk ɔn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ [ˌnäk än ˈwʊd] interjection
peppar, peppar, ta i trä peppar peppar
(idiomatic, US) Hopefully; a self-directive to undertake the customary action to ward off bad luck.

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɑk ɔn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ [ˌnäk än ˈwʊd] v
peppar, peppar, ta i trä
(idiomatic, US) To take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted by a presumptuous statement.

knock out v
knocka
(transitive, idiomatic) To render unconscious, as by a blow to the head.

knock over v
välta
To bump or strike something in such a way as to tip it

knock-kneed adj
kobent
(of the legs) Having the knees abnormally close together, and the ankles spread apart.

knock-knock interjection
knack knack
a verbal emulation of a knocking sound

knocked up adj
på smällen
(slang, principally American, sometimes, offensive) Pregnant, typically outside of marriage.

knockoff knockoffs n
kopia
An imitation of something, particularly a well-known product, usually lower in quality and price than the original.

knockout drop knockout drops n
knockoutdropp
(slang, US, usually, in the plural) A drop of a drug used to make a person fall asleep or become unconscious or stupefied for the purpose of robbery, etc., typically by mixing it into a drink.

knoll /noʊl/ /nəʊl/ knolls n
knalle
A small mound or rounded hill.

knork /noːk/ /nɔːk/ knorks n
knaffel
A piece of cutlery in the form of a fork with a sharpened outer tine, enabling it also to be used as a knife.

knot /nɑt/ /nɒt/ knots n
knop knut stek
A looping of a piece of string or of any other long, flexible material that cannot be untangled without passing one or both ends of the material through its loops.
kustsnäppa kolymasnäppa snäppa
One of a variety of shore birds; red-breasted sandpiper (variously Calidris canutus or Tringa canutus).
knut knop
(of hair, etc) A tangled clump.
(mathematics) A non-self-intersecting closed curve in (e.g., three-dimensional) space that is an abstraction of a knot (in sense 1 above).
knipa
A difficult situation.
bula svullnad
Local swelling in a tissue area, especially skin, often due to injury.
knop knut
(aviation) A unit of indicated airspeed, calibrated airspeed, or equivalent airspeed, which varies in its relation to the unit of speed so as to compensate for the effects of different ambient atmospheric conditions on aircraft performance.

knot /nɑt/ /nɒt/ v
knyta
(transitive) To form into a knot; to tie with a knot or knots.
rynka
(transitive) To form wrinkles in the forehead, as a sign of concentration, concern, surprise, etc.

knot theory n
knutteori
(mathematics) A branch of topology dealing with knots.

knothole knotholes n
kvisthål
In a piece of lumber, a void left by a knot in the wood; such holes are often convenient for peering through when they occur in fences.

knotty /ˈnɑti/ /ˈnɒti/ [-ɾi] knottier knottiest more knotty most knotty adj
knepig
Complicated or tricky; complex, difficult.

knout /naʊt/ [nʌʊt] knouts n
knut knutpiska
A leather scourge (multi-tail whip), in the severe version known as 'great knout' with metal weights on each tongue, notoriously used in imperial Russia.

know /noʊ/ /nəʊ/ v
veta
(transitive) To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that.
känna känna till veta om
(transitive) To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.
veta känna till veta om
(intransitive) To have knowledge; to have information, be informed.
kunna veta
(transitive, philosophy) To maintain (a belief, a position) subject to a given philosophical definition of knowledge; to hold a justified true belief.

know like the back of one's hand v
känna som sin egen ficka
(transitive, simile) To be intimately knowledgeable about something.

know of v
känna till
To be aware of (someone's or something's) existence, but little or nothing beyond that.

know thyself proverb
känn dig själv
(also, _, philosophy) Be aware of your own strengths and limitations.

know-how /ˈnoʊ.haʊ/ /ˈnəʊ.haʊ/ n
know-how sakkunskap
The knowledge and skill to be able to (do something correctly).

know-it-all know-it-alls n
besserwisser viktigpetter
(chiefly, US, pejorative) Someone who claims to be knowledgeable or an expert in something, obnoxiously dismissing the opinions, advice, suggestions, etc. of others.

knowing /ˈnoʊɪŋ/ /ˈnəʊɪŋ/ more knowing most knowing adj
medveten
Deliberate, wilful. [from 16th c.]

knowledge /ˈnoʊlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈnɒlɪd͡ʒ/ knowledges n
kunskap kännedom
The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc. [from 14th c.]
kännedom kunskap
Awareness of a particular fact or situation; a state of having been informed or made aware of something. [from 14th c.]

knowledge is power proverb
kunskap är makt
Scientia potentia est; with knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of one's objectives will certainly increase.

knowledgeable /ˈnɑ.lɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ˈnɒl.ɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ more knowledgeable most knowledgeable adj
kunnig
Having knowledge, especially of a particular subject.
Educated and well-informed.

known /noʊn/ /nəʊn/ /ˈnɐʉ.wɘn/ /ˈnɐʉn/ best known better known adj
känd
Identified as a specific type; famous, renowned.

knuckle /ˈnʌkəl/ knuckles n
knoge
Any of the joints between the bones of the fingers.

knuckle sandwich /-wɪtʃ/ /ˈnʌkəl ˈsæn(d)wɪdʒ/ /ˈnʌkəl ˈsænˌ(d)wɪtʃ/ knuckle sandwiches n
knogmacka
(slang) A punch to the face, especially to the mouth.

knurl /nɜːl/ /nɝl/ knurls n
räffla
A lined or crossgrained pattern of ridges or indentations rolled or pressed into a part for grip.

koala /koʊ.ˈɑː.lə/ /kə.ˈwɑː.lə/ /kəʊ.ˈɑː.lə/ /ˈkwɑː.lə/ koalas n
koala
A tree-dwelling marsupial, Phascolarctos cinereus, that resembles a small bear with a broad head, large ears and sharp claws, mainly found in eastern Australia.

kohlrabi /koʊlˈɹɑb.i/ /kəʊlˈɹɑː.bi/ kohlrabies kohlrabis n
kålrabbi knutkål
Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes, a variety of the cabbage, having a turnip-shaped edible stem.

kolkhoz /-kɒs/ /-kɔs/ /-kɔz/ /kol-/ /kɒl-/ /kɔːl-/ /kəlˈkɒz/ kolkhozes kolkhozy n
kolchos
(historical) A farming collective in the former Soviet Union.

kompromat kompromats n
kompromat
Compromising material, blackmail material, (real or fabricated) evidence that a person does not want revealed, dirt.

konjac /ˈkəʊn.jæk/ konjacs n
konjakknölkalla
A foul-smelling plant grown in Asia, Amorphophallus konjac.
konjak
Any of various food products made from the plant, including a flour and a gelatin, used to make noodles and candies, and as a food supplement for weight reduction.

kookaburra /ˈkʊkəˌbaɹə/ /ˈkʊkəˌbɝɹə/ /ˈkʊkəˌbʌɹə/ kookaburras n
kokaburra kookaburra
Any of several species of kingfishers in the genus Dacelo.

kooky /ˈkuki/ /ˈkuːki/ /ˈkʊki/ kookier kookiest adj
galen koko sjuk i huvudet
(slang) Eccentric, strange, or foolish; crazy or insane; kookish.

kopek kopeks n
kopek
A Russian monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a ruble.
A kopiyka: a Ukrainian monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a hryvnia.

kopi luwak /ˈkoʊpi ˈlu(w)æk/ /ˈkoʊpi ˈlu(w)ɑk/ n
kopi luwak
Coffee made from the beans of coffee berries eaten, digested and defecated by civets.

koppa koppas n
koppa
The 18th Ancient Greek letter in early versions of the Greek alphabet, Ϙ (lowercase ϙ).

korfball /ˈkɔː(ɹ)fbɔːl/ korfballs n
korfball
(uncountable) A non-contact unisex team sport originating from the Netherlands, similar to netball, where players attempt to throw a ball into a basket atop a pole.
korfboll
(countable) The ball used in the sport of korfball.

kosher /ˈkoʊʃɚ/ /ˈkɑʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈkəʊʃə/ more kosher most kosher adj
kosher
(Judaism) Fit for use or consumption, in accordance with Jewish law (especially relating to food).

koumiss /ˈkuːmɪs/ koumisses n
kumiss kumys
A fermented drink made from mare's milk, common among peoples of the Central Asian steppes.

kowtow /ˈkaʊˌtaʊ/ kowtows n
koutou
The act of kowtowing.

kraal /kɹɑːl/ kraals n
kraal
In Central and Southern Africa, a small rural community.
In Central and Southern Africa, a rural village of huts surrounded by a stockade.
An enclosure for livestock.

krill /kɹɪl/ krill krills n
krill lyskräfta lysräka
any of several small marine crustacean species of plankton in the order Euphausiacea in the class Malacostraca.

krona kronor n
krona
The official currency of Sweden.

krone kroner n
krona
The currency of Iceland, Denmark (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands) and Norway, divided into 100 øre, except in Iceland where 1 króna = 100 aurar.

krypton /ˈkɹɪptɒn/ kryptons n
krypton
The chemical element (symbol Kr) with an atomic number of 36. It is a colourless, odourless noble gas that only reacts with fluorine. It is one of the rarest gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

kryptonite /ˈkɹɪptənaɪt/ kryptonites n
kryptonit
(figuratively) The one weakness of something or someone that is otherwise invulnerable.

króna /ˈkɹəʊ.nə/ krónur n
krona
The currency of Iceland, divided into 100 aurar

kulak /ˈkulæk/ /ˈkuːlak/ kulaki kulaks n
kulak
(historical) A prosperous peasant in the Russian Empire or the Soviet Union, who owned land and could hire workers.

kumquat /ˈkʌmkwɑt/ /ˈkʌmkwɒt/ kumquats n
kumquat
A small, orange citrus-like fruit which is native to Asia (Citrus japonica, syn. Fortunella japonica).

kung fu /ˈkɔŋ ˈfuː/ /ˈkʊŋ ˈfuː/ /ˈkʌŋ ˈfuː/ kung fu n
kung fu
(martial arts) The Chinese martial arts collectively.

kurgan /kʊəˈɡɑːn/ kurgans n
gravhög kurgan
A prehistoric burial mound once used by peoples in Siberia and Central Asia.

kurta kurtas n
kurta
A traditional article of clothing worn in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, consisting of a loose, collarless, long-sleeved, knee-length shirt worn by both men and women.

kvass /kvɑːs/ kvasses n
kvass
A fermented cereal-based low alcoholic beverage, often flavored with fruit, honey and herbs.

kvetch /kvɛt͡ʃ/ kvetches n
gnällmåns gnällspik
A person who endlessly whines or complains; a person who finds fault with anything.

kvetch /kvɛt͡ʃ/ v
klaga beklaga kvida oja
To whine or complain, often needlessly and incessantly.

kype kypes n
hakelax
The hook that develops in the lower jaw of an adult male of most salmonid species when it is ready to spawn.

lab coat /ˈlæb ˌkoʊt/ /ˈlæb ˌkəʊt/ lab coats n
labbrock
A white coat worn by laboratory workers to protect day clothes from damage by spillage etc.

lab rat lab rats n
försökskanin
(idiomatic) A person or group used as the subject of an experiment or test, especially unwillingly or unwittingly.

label /ˈleɪbəl/ labels n
etikett
A small ticket or sign giving information about something to which it is attached or intended to be attached.
beteckning etikett
A name given to something or someone to categorise them as part of a particular social group.

label /ˈleɪbəl/ v
etikettera märka
(transitive) To put a label (a ticket or sign) on (something).
beteckna etikettera
(ditransitive) To give a label to (someone or something) in order to categorise that person or thing.

labia /ˈleɪ.bi.ə/ n
blygdläppar
folds of tissue at opening of vulva

labia majora n
yttre blygdläpparna
(anatomy) The two outer rounded folds of adipose tissue that lie on either side of the opening of the vagina.

labia minora n
inre blygdläpparna
(anatomy) The two inner folds of skin within the cleft of the labia majora.

labialization labializations n
labialisering
(phonology) A secondary articulatory feature of usually consonants that involves the contraction or rounding of the lips (labia) during pronunciation.

labile /ˈleɪbaɪl/ more labile most labile adj
labil
Liable to slip, err, fall, or apostatize.

labiodental /ˌleɪ.bi.oʊˈdɛn.təl/ /ˌleɪ.bi.əʊˈdɛn.təl/ adj
labiodental
(phonetics) articulated with the lower lip and upper teeth.

labiovelar labiovelars n
labiovelar
(phonetics) A labiovelar sound.

labium /ˈleɪ.bi.əm/ labia n
blygdläpp
(anatomy, usually, in the plural) A liplike structure; especially one of the two pairs of folds of skin on either side of the vulva.

labor market labor markets n
arbetsmarknad
(economics) The market consisting of the supply of unemployed workers in relation to the demand for them.

labor of love labors of love n
kärleksverk
(American spelling, idiomatic) A task performed voluntarily without expectation of reimbursement; an altruistic work or undertaking.

labor-intensive more labor-intensive most labor-intensive adj
arbetsintensiv
(American spelling) Requiring a great deal of work, especially physical and manual effort versus capital.

laboratory /ləˈbɒɹət(ə)ɹiː/ /ləˈbɔɹətɹi/ /ləˈbɔɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlæbɹəˌtɔɹi/ laboratories n
laboratorium labb
A room, building or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation or analysis.
laboratorium
A place where chemicals, drugs or microbes are prepared or manufactured.

laborer /ˈleɪ.bɚ.ɹɚ/ laborers n
arbetare kroppsarbetare
One who uses bodily strength rather than intellect to earn a wage, usually hourly.

laborious /ləˈbɔːɹiəs/ more laborious most laborious adj
mödosam tung
Requiring much physical effort; toilsome.

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ labours n
arbete arbetskraft
(uncountable) Workers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour.

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ v
arbeta
(intransitive) To toil, to work.

labour camp labour camps n
arbetsläger
A type of prison where prisoners are obliged to do forced labour, usually outdoors.

labour force labour forces n
arbetskraft
The collective group of people who are available for employment, whether currently employed or unemployed (though sometimes only those unemployed people who are seeking work are included).

labour law n
arbetsrätt

laburnum /ləˈbɜːnəm/ /ləˈbɝnəm/ laburnums n
gullregn
Any tree of genus Laburnum. They have bright yellow flowers and are poisonous.

labyrinth /ˈlæb.ə.ɹɪnθ/ /ˈlæb.ɹɪnθ/ labyrinths n
labyrint
(gardening) A maze formed by paths separated by high hedges.
(anatomy) A complex structure in the inner ear which contains the organs of hearing and balance. It consists of bony cavities (the bony labyrinth) filled with fluid and lined with sensitive membranes (the membranous labyrinth).

labyrinthine /ˌlab.əˈɹɪn.θʌɪn/ /ˌlæb.əˈɹɪn.θɪn/ /ˌlæb.əˈɹɪnˌθaɪn/ /ˌlæb.əˈɹɪnˌθin/ more labyrinthine most labyrinthine adj
labyrintisk
Physically resembling a labyrinth; with the qualities of a maze.
förvillande labyrintisk
(figurative) Convoluted, baffling, confusing, perplexing.

lace /leɪs/ laces n
spets
(uncountable) A light fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread. Wp

lace /leɪs/ v
snöra
(ergative) To fasten (something) with laces.
spetsa
(transitive) To add alcohol, poison, a drug or anything else potentially harmful to (food or drink).

laceration /læsəˈɹeɪʃən/ lacerations n
krossår
An irregular open wound caused by a blunt impact to soft tissue.

lachrymose /ˈlæk.ɹɪ.moʊs/ more lachrymose most lachrymose adj
gråtmild sorglig tårfylld
Tearful, sorrowful, sad, pertaining to tears, weeping, causing tears or crying.

lack /læk/ lacks n
brist avsaknad
A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want.

lack /læk/ v
sakna fattas
(transitive, stative) To be without, not to have, to need, to require.

lack of sleep n
sömnbrist
The condition of not having slept enough at any given time without any specification of cause. (This entry is a translation hub.)

lackadaisical /læksə-/ /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/ more lackadaisical most lackadaisical adj
likgiltig oengagerad ointresserad
Showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.

lackey /ˈlæ.ki/ lackeys n
lakej
A footman, a liveried male servant.
A fawning, servile follower.

lackluster /ˈlæklʌstə(ɹ)/ more lackluster most lackluster adj
glanslös matt
Having no shine or lustre; dull.

laconic /ləˈkɑnɪk/ /ləˈkɒnɪk/ more laconic most laconic adj
lakonisk
Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.

lacquer /ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ lacquers n
lack
A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.

lacquer /ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ v
lackera
To apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.

lacrimal /ˈlak.ɹɪm.l̩/ /ˈlak.ɹɪm.əl/ /ˈlæk.ɹəm.əl/ adj
tår-
(anatomy) Of or relating to tears or the tear-secreting organs.

lacrimal bone lacrimal bones n
tårben
(anatomy) The smallest and most fragile bone of the face, situated near the eye.

lacrimal gland lacrimal glands n
tårkörtel
(anatomy, ophthalmology) Either of a pair of almond-shaped glands, one for each eye, that secrete the aqueous layer of the tear film.

lacrosse /ləˈkɹɑs/ /ləˈkɹɒs/ /ləˈkɹɔs/ n
lacrosse
(sports) A sport played on a field between two opposing teams using sticks (crosses) and a ball, whereby one team defeats the other by scoring more goals within the allotted time.

lactase lactases n
laktas
(enzyme, organic compound) A β-galactosidase enzyme that is involved in the hydrolysis of the disaccharide lactose into constituent galactose and glucose monomers.

lactation /lækˈteɪʃən/ lactations n
amma dia ge di
The process of providing the milk to the young; breastfeeding.

lactic acid n
mjölksyra
(carboxylic acid) 2-hydroxy-propanoic acid (CH3.CHOH.CO2H), a syrupy liquid, soluble in water; found in milk, wine and many fruits; used as a food additive and in many industrial applications.

lactobacterium lactobacteria n
mjölksyrebakterie
Any bacterium of the order Lactobacillales

lactose /ˈlæk.toʊs/ /ˈlæk.təʊs/ /ˈlæk.təʊz/ lactoses n
laktos mjölksocker
(carbohydrate) The disaccharide sugar of milk and dairy products, C12H22O11, a product of glucose and galactose used as a food and in medicinal compounds.

lactose intolerance lactose intolerances n
laktosintolerans
Inability to fully metabolize lactose.

lactose intolerant more lactose intolerant most lactose intolerant adj
laktosintolerant
unable to fully metabolize lactose

lacuna /ləˈk(j)uː.nə/ lacunae lacunas lacunæ n
lakun
An absent part, especially in a book or other piece of writing, often referring to an ancient manuscript or similar.
lexikal lucka
(linguistics, translation studies) A language gap, which occurs when there is no direct translation in the target language for a lexical term found in the source language.

lad /læd/ /ləd/ lads n
gosse kille pojke grabb
A boy or young man.
grabb gosse
A familiar term of address for a young man.

ladder /ˈladə/ /ˈlædɚ/ [ˈlæɾɚ] ladders n
stege
A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or rounds acting as steps).
In the game of go, a sequence of moves following a zigzag pattern and ultimately leading to the capture of the attacked stones.

ladies and gentlemen n
mina damer och herrar
Used to address an audience.
(rare, _, and, _, euphemism) Public toilets: a ladies' room and a gentlemen's room.

ladies first phraseologicalUnit
damerna först

ladies' room ladies' rooms n
damernas damtoalett
(euphemism) A public lavatory intended for use by women.
(historical) A waiting room in a railway station or other public building intended exclusively for women and usually including a separate women's lavatory.

ladle /ˈleɪ.dəl/ ladles n
slev skopa
A deep-bowled spoonlike utensil with a long, usually curved, handle.
skänk
(metallurgy) A container used in a foundry to transport and pour out molten metal.

lady /ˈleɪdi/ [ˈleɪ.ɾi] ladies n
fru herrinna
(historical) The mistress of a household.
A title for someone married to a lord or gentleman.
dam
A woman of breeding or higher class, a woman of authority.
A woman to whom the particular homage of a knight was paid; a woman to whom one is devoted or bound.
damtoalett
(ladies' or ladies) Toilets intended for use by women.

lady's man ladies' men lady's men n
kvinnokarl
(idiomatic) A man who attracts women and enjoys their company.

lady's mantle lady's mantles n
daggkåpa
The herb Alchemilla vulgaris, or any plant in the genus Alchemilla.

lady's thumb lady's thumbs n
åkerpilört
A perennial plant of the knotweed family, native to Eurasia but introduced to many other regions, Persicaria maculosa.

lady-in-waiting /ˌleɪdi ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ /ˌleɪdɪ ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ [-ɾɪŋ] ladies-in-waiting n
hovdam
A lady, often a noblewoman, in the household of a queen, princess, or other woman of higher rank who attends her as a personal assistant, generally a role considered an honour.

lady-killer lady-killers n
hjärtekrossare
kvinnojägare
(colloquial) An uncaring womanizer.

ladybird /ˈleɪ.di.bəːd/ /ˈleɪ.di.bɝd/ ladybirds n
nyckelpiga
Any of the Coccinellidae family of beetles, typically having a round shape and red or yellow spotted elytra.

ladyboy /ˈleɪdiˌbɔɪ/ ladyboys n
flickpojke ladyboy
(colloquial, chiefly, Thailand) A trans woman or transfeminine person in or from Asia.

ladylike more ladylike most ladylike adj
ladylik
Of or related to the appearance or behaviour of a well-mannered woman.

lag /læɡ/ v
sacka
To fail to keep up (the pace), to fall behind.

lager /ˈlɑɡɚ/ /ˈlɑːɡə/ lagers n
lageröl lager
A type of beer, brewed using a bottom-fermenting yeast.

lagoon /ləˈɡuːn/ lagoons n
lagun strandsjö
A shallow body of water separated from deeper sea by a bar.

lair /lɛə/ /lɛɚ/ lairs n
gryt håla kula bohåla lya
A place inhabited by a wild animal, often a cave or a hole in the ground.
A shed or shelter for domestic animals.

laissez faire /-(ˌ)zeɪ/ /ˈleɪseɪ ˌfɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæseɪ ˌfɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌleɪ-/ /ˌlɛ(ˌ)seɪ ˈfɛəɹ/ n
laissez-faire
(economics, politics) A policy of governmental non-interference in economic affairs.

lake /leɪk/ lakes n
sjö insjö vatten tjärn
(now, _, chiefly, _, dialectal) A small stream of running water; a channel for water; a drain.

lama /ˈlɑː.mə/ lamas n
lama
A master of Tibetan Buddhism.

lamb /læm/ [lɛəm] lamber lambren lambs n
lamm
A young sheep.
lamm lammkött
(uncountable) The flesh of a lamb or sheep used as food.

lambaste /læmˈbeɪst/ /læmˈbæst/ v
skälla ut
To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.
klå upp
(dated in UK English but not US English) To give a thrashing to; to beat severely.

lambda /ˈlæm.də/ lambdas n
lambda
The eleventh letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabet, the twelfth of the Old Greek alphabet.

lambda calculus lambda calculi n
lambdakalkyl
(computing theory) Any of a family of functionally complete algebraic systems in which lambda expressions are evaluated according to a fixed set of rules to produce values, which may themselves be lambda expressions.

lamblike adj
lammlik
Like a lamb; gentle; inoffensive.

lame /leɪm/ lamer lamest adj
lam
Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs.
(colloquial) Synonym of uncool, uninteresting, or unfunny.

lame duck lame ducks n
krake stackare vekling
(colloquial) A person or thing that is helpless, inefficient, or disabled.
haltande anka lame duck
(US, politics) An elected official who has lost the recent election or is not eligible for reelection and is marking time until leaving office.

lament /ləˈmɛnt/ laments n
klagan jämmer
An expression of grief, suffering, sadness or regret.
klagosång
A song expressing grief.

lament /ləˈmɛnt/ v
jämra sörja
(intransitive) To express grief; to weep or wail; to mourn.
(transitive) To express great sorrow or regret over; to bewail.

lamia /ˈleɪ.mi.ə/ /ˈleɪmɪə/ lamiae lamias n
lamia
(Greek mythology) A monster preying upon human beings, who sucked the blood of children, often described as having the head and breasts of a woman and the lower half of a serpent.

laminate /ˈlæmɪneɪt/ /ˈlæmɪnət/ v
laminera
To assemble from thin sheets glued together.

lamination /ˌlæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌlæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ laminations n
laminat laminering
The process of laminating, joining together thin layers.
laminat
(topology) A foliation of a closed subset of a manifold by subspaces of one dimension less.

laminitis n
fång
(veterinary medicine) A disease of the digital laminae of the hoof

lammergeier /ˈlaməɡaɪə/ /ˈlamɚɡaɪɚ/ lammergeiers n
lammgam
A long-winged vulture, Gypaetus barbatus, found in southern Europe, Africa and India.

lamp /læmp/ [leəmp] [lɛəmp] [lɛːmp] lamps n
lampa oljelampa
A device that generates heat, light or other radiation. Especially an electric light bulb.
A device containing oil, burnt through a wick for illumination; an oil lamp.

lampoon /læmˈpuːn/ lampoons n
smädeskrift nidskrift pamflett parodi satir
A written attack or other work ridiculing a person, group, or institution; especially, a satirical one.

lamppost lampposts n
lyktstolpe
The pole that holds up a light so it can illuminate a wide area, such as holds up a streetlight.

lamprey /ˈlæm.pɹeɪ/ /ˈlæm.pɹi/ lampreys n
nejonöga
Any long slender primitive eel-like freshwater and saltwater fish of the order Petromyzontiformes, having a sucking mouth with rasping teeth but no jaw.

lampshade /ˈlæmp.ʃeɪd/ lampshades n
lampskärm
A cover over a lamp to either diffuse the light or to block it in certain directions to avoid glare in the eyes.

lance corporal lance corporals n
vice korpral
(US) An enlisted rank of grade E-3 in the United States Marine Corps, ranking above private first class and below corporal. Abbreviated as LCpl.

lanceolated warbler lanceolated warblers n
träsksångare
Locustella lanceolata, an Old World warbler.

lancet /læn.sɪt/ /lɑːn.sɪt/ lancets n
lansett
A sharp, pointed, two-edged surgical instrument used in venesection and for opening abscesses etc.

land /lænd/ [ɫeə̯nd] lands n
land
The part of Earth which is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water.
A country or region.
(agriculture) The ground left unploughed between furrows; any of several portions into which a field is divided for ploughing.
mark land
Real estate or landed property; a partitioned and measurable area which is owned and acquired and on which buildings and structures can be built and erected.
fosterland
A person's country of origin and/or homeplace; homeland.

land /lænd/ [ɫeə̯nd] v
landa
(intransitive) To descend to a surface, especially from the air.
landa lägga till
(intransitive) To arrive on land, especially a shore or dock, from a body of water.
landa föra i land
(transitive) To bring to land.

land ahoy interjection
land i sikte
(nautical) Shouted by the ship's watch to inform the crew that land has been spotted.

land mine /ˈlænd.maɪn/ land mines n
landmina
(military) A mine that is placed on land and designed to explode when stepped upon or touched.

land surveyor land surveyors n
lantmätare
a professional who measures land, delineates property boundaries, etc.

lander [ˈlændə] [ˈlændɚ] landers n
landare
A spacecraft, particularly a probe, designed to set down on the surface of another celestial body.

landfall /ˈlænd.fɑl/ /ˈlænd.fɔl/ /ˈlænd.fɔːl/ landfalls n
angöring
Arrival at the shore by ship, or sighting of the shore from a ship.

landfill /ˈlænd.fɪl/ landfills n
soptipp
(countable) A site at which refuse is buried under layers of earth.

landing /ˈlændɪŋ/ landings n
landning
An arrival at a surface, as of an airplane or any descending object.
landgång
A place on a shoreline where a boat lands.
trappavsats vilplan
A level area at the top of a flight of stairs, or connecting one flight with another.

landing gear landing gears n
landningsställ landställ
(uncountable, countable, aviation) The wheels, tyres, brakes, shock absorbers etc of an aircraft; its undercarriage.

landing page landing pages n
landningssida
(web design, marketing) A web page at which a user first arrives at a website, now especially one optimized for a marketing campaign or for lead generation.

landing ship landing ships n
landstigningsfartyg
(military, nautical) a sea-going military light ferry designed to assault shores that are held against them, and disembark forces directly onto the shore

landing strip landing strips n
landningsbana
(aviation) A runway for aircraft, especially one which is auxiliary or temporary.

landlady /ˈlændˌleɪ.di/ landladies n
hyresvärdinna
A female landlord.

landless adj
jordlös
Not owning land.

landline landlines n
fast telefoni
A fixed telephone communications cable; originally, one run over land, as opposed to a submarine cable.
fast telefon
(by extension) A telephone connected by such a fixed wire, specifically not wireless/mobile.

landlocked /ˈlændlɑkt/ /ˈlændlɒkt/ adj
kustlös
(of a country, geographical region, etc.) Surrounded by land (having no borders with the sea).

landlord /ˈlænd.lɔɹd/ /ˈlænd.lɔːd/ landlords n
hyresvärd
A person that leases real property; a lessor.
(chiefly, British) The owner or manager of a public house.
(surfing, slang, with "the") A shark, imagined as the owner of the surf to be avoided.

landlubber /ˈlænd.lʌ.bə/ /ˈlænd.lʌ.bɚ/ landlubbers n
landkrabba
(nautical, pejorative) Someone unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship, especially a novice seaman.

landmark /ˈlændmɑɹk/ landmarks n
landmärke
A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation.

landmass /ˈlænd.mæs/ landmasses n
landmassa
(geography) A large, continuous area of land surrounded by sea or contiguous with another landmass.

landowner /ˈlændˌoʊ.nɚ/ /ˈlændˌəʊ.nə/ landowners n
jordägare markägare godsägare
A person who owns land.

landrace /ˈlændˌɹeɪs/ landraces n
lantras
(often, attributive) Any local variety of a domesticated animal or plant species that has adapted over time to its ecological and cultural environment (including, in some cases, its work). [from late 19th c.]

landscape /ˈlan(d)skeɪp/ /ˈlæn(d)skɪp/ landscapes n
landskap
A portion of land or territory which the eye can comprehend in a single view, including all the objects it contains.
A picture representing a real or imaginary scene by land or sea, the main subject being the general aspect of nature, as fields, hills, forests, water, etc.

landscape gardener landscape gardeners n
landskapsarkitekt
Someone who does landscape gardening.

landslide /ˈlænd.slaɪd/ landslides n
jordskred
A natural disaster that involves the breakup and downhill flow of rock, mud, water and anything caught in the path.

landslide victory landslide victories n
jordskredsseger
(politics) an overwhelming victory in an election

lane /leɪn/ lanes n
fil spår körfält
A lengthwise division of roadway intended for a single line of vehicles.
spår
A similar division of a racetrack to keep runners apart.

language /ˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ] languages n
språk tungomål
(countable) A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.
tal språk
(uncountable) The ability to communicate using words.
språk mål
(uncountable) A sublanguage: the slang of a particular community or jargon of a particular specialist field.
(countable, uncountable, figurative) The expression of thought (the communication of meaning) in a specified way; that which communicates something, as language does.
(uncountable) The particular words used in a speech or a passage of text.
språk datorspråk
(computing, countable) A computer language; a machine language.

language barrier language barriers n
språkbarriär
A conceptual barrier to effective communication, occurring when people who speak different languages attempt to communicate with each other.

language code language codes n
språkkod
short alphabetic or numeric identifier assigned to a language.

language exchange language exchanges n
språkutbyte
A method of language learning based on mutual practice by learning partners who speak different languages.

language isolate language isolates n
isolatspråk
(linguistics) A natural language with no proven genetic relationship to another language.

language model language models n
språkmodell
(ML) A machine learning model that assigns probabilities to sequences of characters or words, and/or is capable of generating plausible subsequent text from a given prompt.

language police n
språkpolis
(informal, derogatory) Any person or group crusading for a particular usage or omission within a language.

language proficiency language proficiencies n
språkkunskap språkfärdighet språkkunnighet
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langued adj
med tunga
(heraldry) Having the tongue visible.

languish /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
försmäkta tyna bort
(intransitive) To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness. [from 14th c.]

languorous /ˈlæŋ(ɡ)ərəs/ /ˈlæŋɡərəs/ more languorous most languorous adj
slapp slö
lacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical.

langur /lʌŋ.ˈɡʊəɹ/ langurs n
langur
Any of the Old World monkeys of the subfamily Colobinae, in the genera Simias, Trachypithecus (lutungs), Presbytis (surilis), and Semnopithecus (gray langurs).

lanky /ˈlæŋk.i/ lankier lankiest adj
ranglig gänglig
(informal) Tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.

lanner falcon lanner falcons n
slagfalk
Falco biarmicus, a large bird of prey found in Africa, southeast Europe, and southwest Asia.

lansquenet /ˈlanskəˌnɛt/ /ˈlɑːnskəˌnɛt/ /ˌlænskəˈnɛt/ lansquenets n
landsknekt
(countable, historical) Any of a class of German mercenaries of the 15th and 16th centuries, most of whom were pikemen and foot soldiers.

lantern /ˈlæntən/ /ˈlɛən(t)ɚn/ lanterns n
lykta
A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.

lanthanum /ˈlænθənəm/ lanthanums n
lantan
(uncountable) A chemical element (symbol La) with an atomic number of 57: a soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes slowly when exposed to air.

lanyard /ˈlæn.jəd/ /ˈlæn.jɚd/ /ˈlænˌjɑɹd/ /ˈlænˌjɑːd/ /ˈɫænjəd/ lanyards n
nyckelband
(by extension) A cord worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist which is attached to a small object to be carried such as an identity card or security pass, key, knife, or whistle.

lap /læp/ laps n
knä
The part of the clothing that lies on the knees or thighs when one sits down; that part of the person thus covered.
The upper legs of a seated person.
varv
(sports) One circuit around a race track.

lap /læp/ v
lapa
(ambitransitive) To take (liquid) into the mouth with the tongue; to lick up with a quick motion of the tongue.
överlappa
(intransitive) To be turned or folded; to lie partly on or over something; to overlap.
varva
(transitive, sports, motor racing) To overtake a straggler in a race by completing one more whole lap than the straggler.

lap dog /ˈlæpdɒɡ/ lap dogs n
knähund
(cynology) A small toy dog, kept as household pet, whose light weight and companionable temperament make it both suited and disposed to spend time resting in the comfort of its master's lap; a dog bred to behave in this manner.

laparoscope laparoscopes n
laparoskop
A thin endoscope that may be inserted through a small incision in the abdominal wall.

laparoscopy /lapəˈɹɒskəpi/ laparoscopies n
laparoskopi laparoskopisk kirurgi
(medicine) Examination of the loins or abdomen, now specifically examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity using a laparoscope.

laparotomy laparotomies n
laparatomi
(surgery) The surgical procedure for making an incision in the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. Performed either as exploratory surgery, or as the first step in an abdominal operation.

lapel /ləˈpɛl/ lapels n
slag kavajslag
Each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat that are folded back below the throat, leaving a triangular opening between.

lapidation /ˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/ lapidations n
stening
(legal) The practice or act of stoning, sometimes to the point of death, as punishment

lapis lazuli /ləˈzu.li/ /ˈlaz.jʊ.li/ /ˈlæz.(j)ə.laɪ/ /ˈlæʒ.ə.laɪ/ /ˈlæʒ.ə.li/ /ˌlap.ɪs ˈlaz.jʊ.laɪ/ /ˌlæp.ɪs ˈlæz.(j)ə.li/ lapides lazuli lapis lazulis n
lapis lazuli lasursten
(color) A deep, bright blue, like that of the stone.

laptop /ˈlæp.tɑp/ /ˈlæp.tɒp/ laptops n
bärbar dator laptop portföljdator
(computing) A laptop computer.

lapwing /ˈlæpwɪŋ/ lapwings n
vipa
Any of several medium-sized wading birds belonging to the subfamily Vanellinae, within family Charadriidae.

larch /ˈlɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ˈlɑːtʃ/ larches n
lärk lärkträd
(countable) A coniferous tree, of genus Larix, having deciduous leaves, in fascicles.

lard /lɑɹd/ /lɑːd/ lards n
ister
Fat from the abdomen of a pig, especially as prepared for use in cooking or pharmacy.

lard /lɑɹd/ /lɑːd/ v
späcka
(cooking) To stuff (meat) with bacon or pork before cooking.

larder /ˈlɑɹ.dɚ/ /ˈlɑː.də/ larders n
skafferi
A cool room in a domestic house where food is stored, but larger than a pantry.

larder beetle larder beetles n
fläskänger
A dermestid beetle which is a common pest of stored food and other products of animal origin, Dermestes lardarius

large /lɑɹd͡ʒ/ /lɑːd͡ʒ/ larger largest adj
stor
Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.

large intestine large intestines n
tjocktarm grovtarm
(anatomy) The second to last part of the digestive system, comprising the cecum, colon and rectum.

large tortoiseshell large tortoiseshells n
körsbärsfuks
The butterfly Nymphalis polychloros, of the family Nymphalidae

large white large whites n
kålfjäril
The big, white and black butterfly Pieris brassicae, of the family Pieridae.

lari lari laris n
lari
The national currency of Georgia, divided into 100 tetri.

lark /lɑɹk/ /lɑːk/ larks n
lärka
Any of various small, singing passerine birds of the family Alaudidae.
(by extension) One who wakes early; one who is up with the larks.

larva /ˈlɑɹ.və/ /ˈlɑː.və/ larvae larvas larvæ n
larv
An animal in the aforementioned stage.
larv larvstadie larvstadium
(figurative) A preliminary stage of someone or something, before it has fully matured, especially a time of growth rather than one of performance.

laryngitis /læɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/ /lɛɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/ laryngites laryngitides n
laryngit
An inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in hoarseness.

laryngologist laryngologists n
halsläkare
A person who studies or specializes in laryngology; a subspeciality of otorhinolaryngology.

larynx /ˈlæ.ɹɪŋks/ /ˈlæɹ.ɪŋks/ /ˈlɛɹ.ɪŋks/ larynges larynxes n
struphuvud larynx
(anatomy, zootomy) A hollow muscular organ of the neck of mammals situated just below where the tract of the pharynx splits into the trachea and the oesophagus. It is involved in breath control and protection of the trachea, and, because it houses the vocal cords, sound production.

lasagna /lɘˈsɐː.njɘ/ /lɘˈzɐː.njɘ/ /ləˈsɑː.njə/ /ləˈzæn.jə/ /ləˈzɑ.njə/ /ləˈzɑː.njə/ lasagnas lasagne n
lasagneplatta
A flat sheet of pasta.
lasagne
An Italian baked dish comprising layers of such pasta with various ingredients (usually a meat ragù (chiefly Bolognese), a fish ragù or a vegetarian/vegetable ragù with bechamel sauce).

lascivious /ləˈsɪviəs/ more lascivious most lascivious adj
liderlig vällustig
Wanton; lewd, driven by lust, lustful.

laser /ˈleɪz.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈleɪzɚ/ lasers n
laser
A beam of light produced by such a device; a laser beam.

laser beam laser beams n
laserstråle
The light emitted by a laser.

laser cooling n
laserkylning
(physics) the process of using the force exerted by a laser to reduce the temperature of a gas, or the spread of velocities of a beam of atoms

laser pointer laser pointers n
laserpekare laserpenna
A device that emits a highly concentrated beam of light to highlight items of interest at some distance

laser printer laser printers n
laserskrivare
(computer hardware) A computer printer that uses a laser beam to produce an image on a rotating drum before transferring it to the paper.

lassitude /ˈlæsɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈlæsɪˌtud/ lassitudes n
matthet trötthet
Lethargy or lack of energy; fatigue.

lasso /læsˈuː/ /ləsˈuː/ /ˈlæs.oʊ/ /ˈlæs.u/ lassoes lassos n
lasso
A long rope with a sliding loop on one end, generally used in ranching to catch cattle and horses.

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ adj
sist
Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.
Farthest of all from a given quality, character, or condition; most unlikely, or least preferable.
förra senast
Most recent, latest, last so far.

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ adv
sist
(sequence) after everything else; finally

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ lasts n
läst
A tool for shaping or preserving the shape of shoes.

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ v
vara fortfara
(intransitive) To endure, continue over time.
vara
(intransitive) To hold out, continue undefeated or entire.

last but not least /ˈlæst bʌt nɑt ˈlist/ /ˈlɑːst bʌt nɒt ˈliːst/ adv
sist men inte minst
An expression to start the last item of a list, emphasising that while it is listed last, it is just as important as the rest of the items.

last in first out adj
sist in, först ut
(accounting, computing, business) Of or pertaining to any situation where the last to arrive is the first to go, or a data structure where the most recently added item is the first to be retrieved.

last night adv
i natt igår kväll
during the previous day’s nighttime; during the night before today (This entry is a translation hub.)

last night n
igår kväll
(often, used adverbially) The evening or night immediately before the present. (This entry is a translation hub.)

last week adv
förra veckan
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last year adv
i fjol förra i fjor året
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lastborn /ˈlæst.ˌbɔː(ɹ)n/ /ˈlɑːst.ˌbɔː(ɹ)n/ [ˈlæst.ˌbɔɚ̯n] [ˈlɑːst.ˌbɔːn] lastborns n
minsting
The youngest child of a family.

lastly /ˈlæstli/ /ˈlɑːstli/ adv
avslutningsvis
(discourse marker) Used to signal that the speaker is about to yield control of the conversation.

latch /læt͡ʃ/ latches n
hasp regel
A fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.
låskrets
(electronics) An electronic circuit that is like a flip-flop, except that it is level triggered instead of edge triggered.

latch /læt͡ʃ/ v
regla
To close or lock as if with a latch.

latchkey kid latchkey kids n
nyckelbarn
(informal) A schoolchild who carries keys to his or her house because there is usually no parent home when school finishes.

late /leɪt/ later latest adj
sen
Near the end of a period of time.
Specifically, near the end of the day.
(usually, not comparable) Associated with the end of a period.
försenad sen
Not arriving or occurring until after an expected time.
avliden framliden hädangången
(not comparable, euphemistic) Deceased, dead: used particularly when speaking of the dead person's actions while alive. (Generally must be preceded by a possessive or an article, commonly "the"; see usage notes. Can itself only precede the person's name, never follow it.)

late /leɪt/ later latest adv
sent för sent
After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.

late antique more late antique most late antique adj
senantik
(history) Of or pertaining to Late Antiquity (period of history).

late capitalism late capitalisms n
senkapitalism
The most recent or current form of capitalism, especially as characterized by monopoly, globalization, exploitation, and excess.

late capitalist more late capitalist most late capitalist adj
senkapitalistisk
Characteristic of late capitalism.

late fee late fees n
förseningsavgift förseningsbot
A fee charged by a library for the late return of an item

late riser late risers n
sjusovare sjusoverska
Someone who gets up late in the morning.

latecomer /ˈleɪtˌkʌm.ə/ /ˈleɪtˌkʌm.ɚ/ latecomers n
eftersläntrare senkomling
One who arrived late.

lateen /læˈtiːn/ /ləˈtin/ /ləˈtiːn/ lateens n
latinsegel
(nautical) A triangular fore-and-aft sail set on a boom in such way that the tack is attached to the hull of the vessel and the free end of the boom lifts the sail.

latent /ˈleɪ.tənt/ adj
latent fördröjning
Existing or present but concealed or inactive.

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ [ˈleɪ̯ɾɚ] adj
senare
Coming afterward in time (used with than when comparing with another time).
Coming afterward in distance (following an antecedent distance as embedded within an adverbial phrase)
At some time in the future.

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ [ˈleɪ̯ɾɚ] adv
senare
Afterward in time (used with than when comparing with another time).
At some unspecified time in the future.

lateral /ˈlæt.ə.ɹəl/ /ˈlæt.ɹəl/ laterals n
lateral
(linguistics) A sound produced through lateral pronunciation (such as /l/ in lateral).

lateral raise lateral raises n
sidohantellyft
(weightlifting) A shoulder exercise in which the arm is raised and lowered against resistance – such as through use of a dumbbell, cable, or resistance band –, isolating the deltoids.

lateral sclerosis n
lateralskleros
(neurology, pathology) name of a number of chronic, progressive nervous diseases.

lateral surface lateral surfaces n
mantelyta
(geometry) All of the sides of the object, excluding its base and top (when they exist).

lateral thinking n
lateralt tänkande
Using reasoned thought in a non-standard, or non-linear logical, way to find a solution to a problem.

latest /ˈleɪ.tɪst/ adj
senaste
Most recent.

latex /ˈleɪtɛks/ /ˈleɪˌtɛks/ latexes latices n
latex
The milky sap of several trees that coagulates on exposure to air; used to make rubber.
An emulsion of rubber in water, used in adhesives and the like.

lath /læθ/ /lɑːθ/ laths n
läkt
A thin, narrow strip, fastened to the rafters, studs, or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting a covering of tiles, plastering, etc.

lathe /leɪð/ lathes n
svarv svarvstol
(tools, metalworking, woodworking) A machine tool used to shape a piece of material, or workpiece, by rotating the workpiece against a cutting tool.
slagbom
(weaving) The movable swing frame of a loom, carrying the reed for separating the warp threads and beating up the weft; a lay, or batten.

lathe /leɪð/ v
svarva
To shape with a lathe.

lather /ˈlæð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæð.ɚ/ /ˈlɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ lathers n
lödder
(countable, uncountable) The foam made by rapidly stirring soap and water.

lathery more lathery most lathery adj
löddrig
Resembling or covered in lather.

latifundism n
latifundism
Agriculture dominated by large estates.

latifundium latifundia n
latifundium
(chiefly, in plural) A great landed estate with absentee ownership and labor often in a state of partial servitude.

latigo /ˈlætɪɡəʊ/ latigoes latigos n
träns
A strap used to tighten a cinch.

latissimus dorsi latissimi dorsi n
breda ryggmuskeln
(muscle) A large, flat, dorsolateral muscle on the trunk, posterior to the arm, and partly covered by the trapezius on its median dorsal region.

latitude /ˈlæt.ə.tjud/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.tud/ latitudes n
latitud breddgrad
(geography, astronomy, countable) The angular distance north or south from a planet's equator, measured along the meridian of that particular point.
(geography) An imaginary line (in fact a circumference) around a planet running parallel to the planet's equator.
handlingsfrihet latitud spelrum
(figurative) The relative freedom from restrictions; scope to do something.
latitud
(astronomy) The angular distance of a heavenly body from the ecliptic.
Extent or scope; e.g. breadth, width or amplitude.

latke /ˈlɑːt.ki/ /ˈlɑːt.kə/ latkes n
latke
A pancake fried in oil, usually made from potatoes and sometimes also onions, traditionally served on Hanukkah.

latrine /ləˈtɹiːn/ latrines n
latrin
(India, otherwise, _, military) Any facility or device used for urination or defecation, whether toilet, lavatory, or outhouse.

latte /laˈteɪ/ /ˈlæ.teɪ/ /ˈlɑ.teɪ/ lattes n
caffè latte kaffe latte latte
A drink of coffee made from espresso and steamed milk, generally topped with foam.
A similar drink, where the espresso is replaced with some other flavoring ingredient such as chai, maté or matcha (green tea).

latter /ˈlæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæt.əɹ/ [ˈlæɾ.ɚ] adj
andra senare sistnämnda
Relating to or being the second of two items.

lattice /ˈlæt.ɪs/ lattices n
gitter

laudable /ˈlɔːdəbl/ more laudable most laudable adj
lovvärd
Worthy of being lauded; praiseworthy; commendable

laudably /ˈlɔː.dɪb.li/ more laudably most laudably adv
lovvärt
In a laudable manner.

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ laughs n
skratt
An expression of mirth particular to the human species; the sound heard in laughing; laughter.

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ v
skratta
(intransitive) To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter.
(intransitive, figuratively, obsolete) To be or appear cheerful, pleasant, mirthful, lively, or brilliant; to sparkle; to sport.
(intransitive, followed by "at") To make an object of laughter or ridicule; to make fun of; to deride; to mock.
(transitive) To affect or influence by means of laughter or ridicule.
(transitive) To express by, or utter with, laughter.

laugh one's head off v
skratta ihjäl sig
(idiomatic, informal) To laugh uproariously.

laughable /ˈlaːfəbl̩/ /ˈlæfəbl̩/ /ˈlɑːfəbl̩/ more laughable most laughable adj
skrattretande
Worthless; worthy of contempt or derision.

laughing dove laughing doves n
palmduva
A small pigeon (Spilopelia senegalensis) native to the tropics in Africa south of the Sahara; the Middle East; and southern Asia east to India.

laughing gas n
lustgas
Nitrous oxide, especially when used as an anaesthetic.

laughing gull laughing gulls n
skrattmås
A common European gull (Xema ridibundus).
sotvingad mås
An American gull (Leucophaeus atricilla); in summer the head is nearly black, the back slate color, and the five outer primaries black.

laughing kookaburra laughing kookaburras n
skrattkokaburra
A kookaburra of species Dacelo novaeguineae, native to eastern Australia and famed for its loud laugh-like call.

laughing owl laughing owls n
skrattuggla
An owl (Sceloglaux albifacies) of New Zealand, now probably extinct, named for its cry.

laughing stock laughing stocks n
driftkucku
(idiomatic) An object of ridicule, someone who is publicly ridiculed; the butt of a joke.

laughter /ˈlæftɚ/ /ˈlɑːftə/ laughters n
skratt
A movement (usually involuntary) of the muscles of the laughing face, particularly of the lips, and of the whole body, with a peculiar expression of the eyes, indicating merriment, satisfaction or derision, and usually attended by a sonorous and interrupted expulsion of air from the lungs.

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɒnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ launches n
sjösättning
The movement of a vessel from land into the water; especially, the sliding on ways from the stocks on which it is built. (Compare: to splash a ship.)

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɒnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ v
slänga spetta stöta
(transitive) To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force.
spetta stöta
(transitive, obsolete) To pierce with, or as with, a lance.
sjösätta
(transitive) To cause (a vessel) to move or slide from the land or a larger vessel into the water; to set afloat.
exekvera lansera starta
(transitive) To send out; to start (someone) on a mission or project; to give a start to (something); to put in operation

launch pad /ˈlɑntʃ.pæd/ /ˈlɔntʃ.pæd/ /ˈlɔːntʃ.pæd/ launch pads n
startplatta startramp
The surface or structure from which a launch is made.

launching launchings n
sjösättning
The act by which something is launched; a launch.

launderette /lɔndəˈɹɛt/ /lɔːnˈdɹɛt/ launderettes n
tvättomat
A place that has facilities for washing and drying clothes that the public may pay to use.

laundry /ˈlɑn.dɹi/ /ˈlɑːn.dɹi/ /ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ laundries n
tvätt tvättstuga tvätteri
A place or room where laundering is done - including, by extension, other forms of laundering than clothes washing.
tvätt smutstvätt
That which needs to be, is being, or has been laundered. [from c. 1930]

laundry basket laundry baskets n
tvättkorg
A container, often made of plastic, for holding and transporting clothing and household textiles, especially before and after being laundered.

laureate /ˈlɑɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɑɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɒɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɒɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɔːɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɔːɹ.i.ət/ adj
lagerkransad lagerkrönt
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Crowned, or decked, with laurel.

laureate /ˈlɑɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɑɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɒɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɒɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɔːɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɔːɹ.i.ət/ v
lagerkransa lagerkröna
(intransitive) To honor with a wreath of laurel, as formerly was done in bestowing a degree at English universities.

laurel /ˈlɒɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔːɹ.əl/ laurels n
lager
Laurus nobilis, an evergreen shrub having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils.
lagerkrans
A crown of laurel.

laurel wreath laurel wreaths n
lagerkrans
A wreath, traditionally made of laurel, worn on the head as a symbol of victory.

lava /ˈlævə/ /ˈlɑːvə/ lavas n
lava
The molten rock ejected by a volcano from its crater or fissured sides.

lava lake lava lakes n
lavasjö
(volcanology) A reservoir of molten lava contained in a volcanic vent, crater, or broad depression.

lava lamp lava lamps n
lavalampa
A kind of lamp, typically used more for decoration than illumination, in which the gentle flow of randomly-shaped clumps of wax purportedly suggests the flowing of lava.

lavender /ˈlæv.ən.də/ /ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/ lavenders n
lavendel
Any of a group of European plants, genus, Lavandula, of the mint family.
gredelin lavendelblå lavendel
(color) A pale bluish purple colour, like that of the lavender flower.

laver /ˈleɪvə/ /ˈleɪvɚ/ /ˈlɑvɚ/ /ˈlɑːvə/ lavers n
navelsloke purpurhinna sloke veckad purpurhinna
A red alga/seaweed, Porphyra umbilicalis (syn. Porphyra laciniata), eaten as a vegetable.
purpurhinna sloke
Other seaweeds similar in appearance or use, especially:

lavish /ˈlævɪʃ/ lavisher lavishest more lavish most lavish adj
påkostad
Expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal.
flådig riklig
Superabundant; excessive.

lavish /ˈlævɪʃ/ v
slösa överösa
(transitive) To give out extremely generously; to squander.

law /lɑ/ /lɔ/ /lɔː/ /ɫoː/ laws n
lag rätt
(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
lag
(mathematics, logic) A statement (of relation) that is true under specified conditions; a mathematical or logical rule.
A statement (in physics, etc) of an (observed, established) order or sequence or relationship of phenomena which is invariable under certain conditions. (Compare theory.)
(cricket) One of the official rules of cricket as codified by the its (former) governing body, the MCC.
lag regel
Any rule that must or should be obeyed, concerning behaviours and their consequences. (Compare mores.)

law and order n
lag och ordning lag och rätt
The strict enforcement of law, statutes, and social conventions.

law firm law firms n
advokatbyrå
(legal) A business formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law.

law of the jungle n
djungelns lag
(idiomatic) The survival of the fittest, strongest, or most cunning

law of war laws of war n
krigsrätt
Law concerning acceptable practices while engaged in war.

law-abiding adj
laglydig
Obeying the laws of society; not a lawbreaker; without a criminal record.

lawful /ˈlɔːfʊl/ more lawful most lawful adj
laglig berättigad rättmätig
(legal) Conforming to, or recognised by the laws of society.

lawless /ˈlɔːləs/ more lawless most lawless adj
laglös
Not restrained by the law or by discipline; disorderly, unruly.

lawlessness lawlessnesses n
laglöshet
A lack of law and order; anarchy.

lawn /lɑn/ /lɔn/ /lɔːn/ lawns n
gräsmatta
Ground (generally in front of or around a house) covered with grass kept closely mown.

lawnmower /ˈlɑn.moʊ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔn.moʊ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːn.məʊ.ə/ lawnmowers n
gräsklippare
A device used for cutting grass to a chosen height, typically of landscaped lawns of residences or institutions.
trädgårdsarbetare
A person who landscapes and in particular mows lawns.

lawrencium /ləˈɹɛnsiəm/ n
lawrencium lawrentium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Lr, formerly Lw) with atomic number 103.

lawyer /ˈlɔ.jɚ/ /ˈlɔɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔɪ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːjə(ɹ)/ lawyers n
advokat jurist
A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law as an attorney-at-law, solicitor, advocate, barrister or equivalent, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.

lawyer's wig lawyer's wigs n
fjällig bläcksvamp
A certain edible mushroom (Coprinus comatus).

lawyerball n
paragrafrytteri
(informal, humorous, derogatory) A supposed game consisting of pedantic legal wrangling.

lax /læks/ laxer laxest adj
slapp
Lenient and allowing for deviation; not strict.
lös
Loose; not tight or taut.

laxative /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ more laxative most laxative adj
laxerande laxermedel
Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.

laxative /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ laxatives n
laxermedel laxativ
Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.

lay /leɪ/ more lay most lay adj
lek-
Not belonging to the clergy, but associated with them.
Non-professional; not being a member of an organized institution.

lay /leɪ/ lays n
kväde
A ballad or sung poem; a short poem or narrative, usually intended to be sung.

lay /leɪ/ v
ligga
(slang) To have sex with.
lägga
To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
To produce and deposit an egg.

lay an egg v
värpa
(of a bird or other egg-creating animal) To produce an egg.

lay bare v
blotta blottlägga
(figuratively) To expose to view, reveal, uncover.

lay judge lay judges n
nämndeman
A lay person who acts as (or is) a judge, or who assists a (professional) judge, in a court proceeding (especially in jurisdictions which do not use juries).

lay off v
avskeda säga upp
(transitive, chiefly, US, idiom) (of an employer) To dismiss (workers) from employment, e.g. at a time of low business volume or through no fault of the worker, often with a severance package.

lay waste v
ödelägga
(transitive) To completely destroy, especially of a geographical area or region.

layabout /ˈleɪəˌbaʊt/ layabouts n
dagdrivare latmask lätting slöfock
A lazy person.

layer /lɛə/ /lɛɚ/ /ˈleɪ.ə/ /ˈleɪ.ɚ/ layers n
lager
An item of clothing worn under or over another.
lager skikt
A single thickness of some material covering a surface.
golvläggare takläggare
A person who lays anything, such as tiles or a wager.
lager skikt varv
A (usually) horizontal deposit; a stratum.
värphöna äggläggare
A hen kept to lay eggs.
avsugare skott stickling sugymp
A shoot of a plant, laid underground for growth.

laying on of hands layings on of hands n
handpåläggning
(religion, chiefly, Christianity) The practice of using touch to communicate spiritual energy from one person to another, especially as an act of healing.

layman /ˈleɪmən/ laymen n
lekman
Layperson, someone who is not an ordained cleric or member of the clergy.
(by extension) Someone who is not a professional in a given field.

layoff layoffs n
uppsägning
(chiefly, US) A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).

layout /ˈleɪ.aʊt/ layouts n
arrangemang disposition indelning layout struktur
A structured arrangement of items within certain limits.
layout
(publishing) The process of arranging editorial content, advertising, graphics and other information to fit within certain constraints.
planritning
(engineering) A map or a drawing of a construction site showing the position of roads, buildings or other constructions.

layover /ˈleɪˌəʊvə(ɹ)/ layovers n
mellanlandning uppehåll
A break between stages of a journey.

layperson laypeople laypersons n
lekman
One who is not intimately familiar with a given subject or activity.

laytime laytimes n
liggetid
In commercial shipping, the amount of time specified in a charter party for a vessel's loading and unloading.

lazaretto /ˌlæzəˈɹɛti/ /ˌlæzəˈɹɛtoʊ/ /ˌlæzəˈɹɛtəʊ/ [-ɾi] [-ɾoʊ] lazaretti lazarettoes lazarettos n
lasarett
(also, figuratively) A building such as a hospital, or occasionally a ship, used to temporarily isolate sick people to prevent the spread of infectious diseases; a quarantine. [from early 17th c.]
A place reserved for people with infectious diseases (especially leprosy or plague) to live on a long-term basis. [from mid 16th c.]

laze /leɪz/ v
lata sig
To be lazy, waste time.

laziness lazinesses n
lathet lättja
The quality of being lazy

lazulite lazulites n
blåspat lazulit
(mineral) A semi-precious gemstone that is a basic phosphate of magnesium, iron and aluminium

lazy /ˈleɪzi/ lazier laziest adj
lat slö
Unwilling to do work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.
lat slapp sömnig
Causing or characterised by idleness; relaxed or leisurely.

lazy Susan lazy Susans n
snurrbricka vändskiva
A rotating tray (turntable) used on tables and counters for serving condiments or food.
A rotating set of shelves used to minimize inaccessible space, usually employed in corner kitchen cabinets.
(finance)

lazybones lazybones n
latmask slapptask
(slang) A person who is lazy.

leach /liːt͡ʃ/ v
dra ur laka ur vattna ur
(transitive) To purge a soluble matter out of something by the action of a percolating fluid.

lead /lid/ /liːd/ leads n
leda ledning
(countable) The act of leading or conducting; guidance; direction, course
(countable) Precedence; advance position; also, the measure of precedence; the state of being ahead in a race; the highest score in an incomplete game.
föra leda förhand
(uncountable, card games, dominoes) The act or right of playing first in a game or round; the card suit, or piece, so played
föra leda
In a steam engine, the width of port opening which is uncovered by the valve, for the admission or release of steam, at the instant when the piston is at end of its stroke.
leda
(horology) The action of a tooth, such as a tooth of a wheel, in impelling another tooth or a pallet.
(music) A mark or a short passage in one voice part, as of a canon, serving as a cue for the entrance of others.
leda ledtråd
Information obtained by a detective or police officer that allows him or her to discover further details about a crime or incident.

lead /lɛd/ leads n
bly
(uncountable) A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).
(slang) bullets; ammunition.
lod
(countable, nautical) A plummet or mass of lead attached to a line, used in sounding depth at sea or (dated) to estimate velocity in knots.
stift
Sheets or plates of lead used as a covering for roofs.

lead /lid/ /liːd/ v
föra leda ledning ledtråd
To guide or conduct in a certain course, or to a certain place or end, by making the way known; to show the way, especially by going with or going in advance of, to lead a pupil; to guide somebody somewhere or to bring somebody somewhere by means of instructions.
leda
To conduct or direct with authority; to have direction or charge of; to command, especially a military or business unit.
(intransitive) To be ahead of others, e.g., in a race.
(intransitive) To have the highest interim score in a game.
(transitive) To draw or direct by influence, whether good or bad; to prevail on; to induce; to entice; to allure
leda förhand
To guide or conduct oneself in, through, or along (a certain course); hence, to proceed in the way of; to follow the path or course of; to pass; to spend. Also, to cause (one) to proceed or follow in (a certain course).
förhand
(transitive, cards, dominoes) To begin a game, round, or trick, with
ledning leda
(transitive) To go or to be in advance of; to precede; hence, to be foremost or chief among.

lead /lɛd/ v
bly stift lod
(transitive) To cover, fill, or affect with lead.
(transitive, printing, historical) To place leads between the lines of.

lead crystal lead crystals n
kristallglas kristall
cut glass made of this material.

lead guitar lead guitars n
sologitarr
An electric guitar in a band that plays soloistically, usually playing melodically as opposed to strumming chords; supported by the rhythm guitar.

lead singer lead singers n
huvudsångare
The main vocalist in a musical group

lead time lead times n
ledtid
(idiomatic) The amount of time between the initiation of some process and its completion, e.g. the time required to manufacture or procure a product; the time required before something can be provided or delivered.

lead-free adj
blyfri
(of petroleum) Containing no tetraethyl lead; unleaded.

leaded more leaded most leaded adj
blyad
Containing or treated with the element lead.

leader /ˈlidɚ/ /ˈliː.də(ɹ)/ leaders n
ledare anförare
One having authority to direct.

leader of the opposition leaders of the opposition n
oppositionsledare
(politics)

leadership /ˈlidɚʃɪp/ /ˈliːdəʃɪp/ leaderships n
ledarskap
The capacity of someone to lead others.

leading /ˈlidɪŋ/ /ˈliːdɪŋ/ adj
ledande
Providing guidance or direction.
Ranking first.

leading /ˈlɛdɪŋ/ n
radavstånd
(typography) Vertical space added between lines; line spacing.

leading question leading questions n
ledande fråga
A question that suggests the answer or that contains the information for which the examiner is looking.

leaf /liːf/ leaves n
blad löv
Anything resembling the leaf of a plant.
(publishing, bookbinding, advertising) A sheet of a book, magazine, etc (consisting of two pages, one on each face of the leaf).
(computing, mathematics) In a tree, a node that has no descendants.
lager skikt yta
A sheet of any substance beaten or rolled until very thin.
klaff skiva
A flat section used to extend the size of a table.

leaf /liːf/ v
lövas spricka ut
(intransitive) To produce leaves; put forth foliage.

leaf beetle leaf beetles n
bladbagge
Any of very many brightly-coloured beetles, of the family Chrysomelidae, that feed on plant leaves.

leaf blower leaf blowers n
lövblås lövblåsare
A motorized garden tool that propels air out of a nozzle to move leaves and other debris.

leaf through v
bläddra
(transitive) To turn the pages of (a book) idly, reading short sections at random.

leaf-cutter ant leaf-cutter ants n
bladskärarmyra
Any of the 41 species of ants in the genera Atta and Acromyrmex, that cut fragments from leaves and takes them to its colony's nest.

leaf-miner fly leaf-miner flies n
minerarfluga
A fly in the family Agromyzidae, most larvae of which are leaf miners on various plants.

leaf-raking n
lövkrattning
The act or process of raking leaves.
skyddad verkstad
(US, usually, pejorative) Marginally productive government-financed employment.

leafless adj
bladlös
Of plants or trees, without leaves.

leafy spurge leafy spurges n
vargtörel
Euphorbia esula, a spurge native to Eurasia.

league /liːɡ/ leagues n
liga förbund
A group or association of cooperating members.
(sports) An organization of sports teams which play against one another for a championship.
en halv mil / halvmil fem kilometer fjärdingsväg league legua
A stone erected near a public road to mark the distance of a league.

league table league tables n
tabell
(sports) A tabular display of the teams in some league in order of win percentage or points awarded, often also including number of matches played, won, lost, and drawn, goal difference, etc.

leak /liːk/ leaks n
läcka
A crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape.
The entrance or escape of a fluid through a crack, fissure, or other aperture.

leak /liːk/ v
läcka
(ambitransitive) To allow fluid or gas to pass through an opening that should be sealed.
(ambitransitive) To disclose secret information surreptitiously or anonymously.

leakage /ˈliːkɪd͡ʒ/ leakages n
läckage
An act of leaking, or something that leaks.
The amount lost due to a leak.
läckström
An undesirable flow of electric current through insulation.
svinn
Loss of retail stock, especially due to theft.

lean /liːn/ leaner leanest adj
mager smal
(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
mager
(of meat) Having little fat.

lean /liːn/ v
luta
(copulative) To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
To press against.
luta sig mot
(Followed by against, on, or upon) To rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.
luta sig luta
To hang outwards.

lean towards v
luta mot
(transitive) To favor in a decision.

lean-to /ˈliːn.ˌtuː/ lean-tos n
vindskydd bakval gapskjul
A shelter with a sloped roof; also a building with a similar construction attached to the side of a building as an extension.

leap /lip/ /liːp/ /lɛp/ leaps n
språng hopp
The act of leaping or jumping.
hopplängd språnglängd
The distance traversed by a leap or jump.
hopp språng
(figuratively) A significant move forward.

leap /lip/ /liːp/ /lɛp/ v
hoppa springa
(intransitive) To jump.
(transitive) To cause to leap.

leap day /liːp deɪ/ leap days n
skottdag
An extra day intercalated into a year, especially the day intercalated into the Julian calendar every fourth year and into the Gregorian calendar every fourth year excepting centuries not divisible by 400, usually reckoned as February 29th.

leap second leap seconds n
skottsekund
A second of time added to the year occasionally to compensate for variation in the rate of Earth's rotation relative to the absolute standards of time.

leap year /ˈlip ˌjɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈliːp ˌjɪə/ leap years n
skottår
A year in the Julian or Gregorian calendar with an intercalary day added to February (in the Gregorian calendar, February 29), used to adjust for the extra hours of the solar year; a 366-day year.

leapfrog /-fɹɔɡ/ /ˈliːpfɹɑɡ/ /ˈliːpfɹɒɡ/ v
hoppa bock
(transitive) To jump over some obstacle, as in the game of leapfrog.

learn /lɑː(ɹ)n/ /lɜːn/ /lɝn/ v
lära sig
lära
To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.
To gain knowledge from a bad experience so as to improve.
få reda på lära
To come to know; to become informed of; to find out.

learned /ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ more learned most learned adj
lärd beläst bildad kultiverad
Having much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated.

learned helplessness n
inlärd hjälplöshet

learning /ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/ learnings n
lärdom inlärning
(uncountable) An act in which something is learned.
kunskap
(uncountable) Accumulated knowledge.

leash /liːʃ/ leashes n
koppel
A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.

least /list/ /liːst/ adv
minst
In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others.

least /list/ /liːst/ determiner
minst
The most little; the smallest amount or quantity of something.

least flycatcher /list flaɪˈkætʃ.ɚ/ /liːst flaɪˈkætʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛtʃ.ɚ/ least flycatchers n
dvärgempid
A small insect-eating passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family, and the smallest member of the genus Empidonax, native to North America.

least weasel /ˈlist ˈwiz(ə)l/ /ˈliːst ˈwiːz(ə)l/ least weasels n
vessla
The common weasel, little weasel, or simply weasel (Mustela nivalis), the smallest member of the weasel genus Mustela, native to Eurasia, North America, and North Africa.

leather /ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/ /ˈlʌðəɹ/ leathers n
läder
A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing.

leatherette /ˌlɛðəˈɹɛt/ leatherettes n
konstläder
(countable, uncountable, also, attributively) A type of fabric, often plastic, made to imitate the appearance of leather.

leathery leatherier leatheriest more leathery most leathery adj
läderartat
Having the consistency, feel, or texture of leather.

leave /liv/ /liːv/ leaves n
ledighet lov tillåtelse
Permission to be absent; time away from one's work.
avsked
(dated) Farewell, departure.

leave /liv/ /liːv/ v
låta vara bero
lämna kvar
(transitive) To cause or allow (something) to remain as available; to refrain from taking (something) away; to stop short of consuming or otherwise depleting (something) entirely.
lämna
(transitive) To depart from; to end one's connection or affiliation with.
(transitive) To end one's membership in (a group); to terminate one's affiliation with (an organization); to stop participating in (a project).
ge sig av avresa åka
(transitive) To give (something) to someone; to deliver (something) to a repository; to deposit.
lämna kvarlåta
(transitive) To transfer possession of after death.

leave alone v
lämna ifred låta bli
(transitive) To stop bothering (a person).

leave behind v
lämna
(transitive, idiomatic) To abandon.
lämna efter sig
(transitive, idiomatic) To not live longer than; to be survived by.

leave me alone phraseologicalUnit
lämna mig i fred låt mig vara
stop talking to me, stop being near me, stop interfering with my life

leave someone in the lurch v
lämna i sticket
(idiomatic) To abandon somebody; especially, to abandon somebody and leave him or her in a difficult situation.

lebbek lebbeks n
kokko
The tree Albizia lebbeck.

lebensraum lebensräume n
livsrum
(chiefly, with reference to nations and peoples) Hitherto unoccupied “living space” claimed as one’s rightful domain.

lecherous /ˈlɛtʃ.ə.ɹəs/ /ˈlɛt͡ʃ.ɚ.əs/ more lecherous most lecherous adj
liderlig lysten vällustig
Given to excessive sexual activity and debauchery.

lechery /ˈlɛt͡ʃ.əɹ.i/ lecheries n
vällust
Inordinate indulgence in sexual activity.

lectern /ˈlɛktə(ɹ)n/ lecterns n
podium predikstol talarstol
A stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service.
podium talarstol
A similar stand to support a lecturer's notes.

lectionary lectionaries n
lektionarium
(Christianity, Judaism) A book or listing that contains a collection of scripture readings appointed for Christian or Jewish worship on a given day or occasion.

lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ lectures n
föreläsning
A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.

lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ v
föredra läxa upp mästra
(transitive) To preach, to berate, to scold.

lecture theatre lecture theatres n
auditorium hörsal
A room in a university with many seats and a sloped floor, used to hold lectures.

lecturer /ˈlɛktʃəɹə/ /ˈlɛkt͡ʃəɹɚ/ lecturers n
föreläsare
A person who gives lectures, especially as a profession.

lede /lid/ /liːd/ ledes n
ingress
(chiefly, US, journalism) The introductory paragraph or paragraphs of a newspaper, or a news or other type of article; the lead or lead-in. [from mid 20th c.]

ledger /ˈlɛd͡ʒə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɚ/ ledgers n
register bokföring loggbok
dagbok liggare
A book for keeping notes; a record book, a register.
huvudbok kassabok
(accounting) A collection of accounting entries consisting of credits and debits.
tvärbjälke
(construction) A board attached to a wall to provide support for attaching other structural elements (such as deck joists or roof rafters) to a building.

lee /liː/ lees n
lä
(nautical) A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind.
A sheltered place, especially a place protected from the wind by some object; the side sheltered from the wind (see also leeside); shelter; protection.
lä läsida
(nautical) The side of the ship away from the wind.

leech /liːt͡ʃ/ leeches n
igel blodigel
An aquatic blood-sucking annelid of class Hirudinea, especially Hirudo medicinalis.
lik
(nautical) The vertical edge of a square sail.
blodsugare igel blodigel parasit utsugare
(figuratively) A person who derives profit from others in a parasitic fashion.
helare
(Germanic paganism) A healer.
akterlik
(nautical) The aft edge of a triangular sail.

leech /liːt͡ʃ/ v
åderlåta
(transitive, literally) To apply a leech medicinally, so that it sucks blood from the patient.

leek /liːk/ leeks n
purjolök
The vegetable Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion.

leek moth leek moths n
lökmal
A small moth (Acrolepiopsis assectella) with larvae that feed on Allium species, mainly leeks.

leeside leesides n
läsida
The side of something that provides the most shelter from some prevailing force such as wind, rain, waves, etc.

leeward /ˈl(j)uːəd/ /ˈliwəɹd/ /ˈliːwəd/ /ˈluːəɹd/ leewardmost more leeward most leeward adj
lä
On the side sheltered from the wind; in that direction.

leeway [ˈliːˌweɪ] leeways n
avdrift
The drift of a ship or aeroplane in a leeward direction.
spelrum utrymme
A varying degree or amount of freedom or flexibility.

left /ˈlɛft/ lefter leftmost more left most left adj
vänster
Designating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north; the side of the body on which the heart is located in most humans; the opposite of right. This arrow points to the reader's left: ←
(politics) Left-wing; pertaining to the political left.

left /ˈlɛft/ lefts n
vänster
The left side or direction.
vänster vänstern
(politics) The left-wing political parties as a group; citizens holding left-wing views as a group.

left /ˈlɛft/ v
kvar
.

left and right adv
till höger och vänster
(North America) All over the place; indiscriminately; frequently or excessively.

left back left backs n
vänsterback
(soccer) A defender who normally plays on the left side of the field.

left coset left cosets n
vänstersidoklass

left wing left wings n
vänsterfalang
(politics) The more left-wing faction of a group, party, or group of parties.

left-click v
vänsterklicka
(intransitive, computing) To press the left button on a computer mouse.

left-handed n
vänsterhänt
Left-handed people, taken as a whole.

left-handedness n
vänsterhänthet
The state of being left-handed.

left-to-right adv
vänster-till-höger
(chiefly, of text) From left to right.

leftist /ˈlef.tɪst/ /ˈlɛf.tɪst/ more leftist most leftist adj
vänster-
Of or pertaining to the political left.

leftovers n
rester
food remaining after a meal

leg /leɪɡ/ /lɛɡ/ legs n
ben
In humans, the lower limb extending from the groin to the ankle.
(anatomy) The portion of the lower limb of a human that extends from the knee to the ankle.
etapp
A stage of a journey, race etc.
katet
(nautical) One side of a multiple-sided (often triangular) course in a sailing race.
omgång runda
(sports) A single game or match played in a tournament or other sporting contest.
ben byxben
In a grain elevator, the case containing the lower part of the belt which carries the buckets.
(cricket, attributive) Denotes the half of the field on the same side as the batsman's legs; the left side for a right-handed batsman.

leg press leg presses n
benpress
A leg press machine, a piece of exercise equipment designed for performing these exercises.

leg warmer leg warmers n
benvärmare
A type of garment similar to a footless sock, which usually extends from below the knee to above the ankle.

legacy /ˈleɪɡəsi/ /ˈlɛɡəsi/ legacies n
legat
(legal) Money or property bequeathed to someone in a will.
arv
Something inherited from a predecessor or the past.

legal /ˈliɡəl/ /ˈliː.ɡəl/ more legal most legal adj
juridisk rättsligt
Relating to the law or to lawyers.
rättsligt laglig
Having its basis in the law.
laglig legal
Being allowed or prescribed by law.

legal certainty n
rättssäkerhet

legal effect legal effects n
rättslig verkan
A particular state of the rights in consequence of a defined state or course of things.

legal relationship legal relationships n
rättsligt förhållande
The relations provided by law between two persons as a consequence of a certain state of affairs.

legal tender legal tenders n
lagligt betalningsmedel
(legal) Any form of currency that by law cannot be refused as payment to extinguish a debt equal to the amount offered.

legal vacuum legal vacua legal vacuums n
juridiskt vakum

legalization legalizations n
legalisering
The process of making something legal, the process to legalize, decriminalization.

legalize /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/ v
legalisera
To make legal or permit under law. Either by decriminalising something that has been illegal or by specifically permitting it.

legally /ˈliːɡəli/ more legally most legally adv
juridisk
As permitted by law; not contrary to law.

legatee legatees n
legatarie
(legal) One who receives a legacy.

legend /ˈliːd͡ʒ.ənd/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənd/ legends n
legend
A story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events.
A person of extraordinary fame or accomplishments.
teckenförklaringar legend
A key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc.

legendary /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ən.də.ɹi/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ən.dɹi/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənˌdɛɹ.i/ more legendary most legendary adj
legendarisk
Of or pertaining to a legend or to legends.

legerdemain /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.əɹ.dəˌmeɪn/ /ˌlɛd͡ʒ.ə.dɨˈmeɪn/ legerdemains n
taskspeleri
Sleight of hand; "magic" trickery.

legibility legibilities n
läsbarhet
The property of being legible or easily readable.

legible /ˈlɛd͡ʒəbl/ more legible most legible adj
läslig läsbar
Clear enough to be read; readable, particularly of handwriting.

legion /ˈliːd͡ʒən/ adj
legio
Numerous; vast; very great in number

legion /ˈliːd͡ʒən/ legions n
legion
(military, Ancient Rome) The major unit or division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 infantry soldiers and 100 to 200 cavalry troops.

legionary /ˈlidʒəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈliːdʒənəɹi/ /ˈliːdʒənɹi/ legionaries n
legionär
A member of a legion, such as the American Legion, or of any organization containing the term legion in its title (e.g. the French Foreign Legion).

legislate /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt/ v
lagstifta
To pass laws (including the amending or repeal of existing laws).

legislation /ˌlɛd͡ʒɪsˈleɪʃən/ legislations n
lagstiftning
The act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws.
Law which has been enacted by legislature or other governing body

legislative body legislative bodies n
lagstiftande församling
A political institution which holds the legislative power in a state, and often controls the executive power.

legislator legislators n
lagstiftare lagstifterska
Someone who creates or enacts laws

legislature /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪslət͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsləˌt͡ʃʊə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt͡ʃɚ/ legislatures n
lagstiftande församling legislatur
A governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.

legitimate /ləˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.meɪt/ /ləˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.mət/ /lɪˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.meɪt/ /lɪˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.mət/ more legitimate most legitimate adj
lagenlig laglig legal legitim
In accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements.
inomäktenskaplig lagenlig laglig legal legitim
Lawfully begotten, i.e., born to a legally married couple (or otherwise legitimated subsequently). [from mid-14th c.]

legitimize /ləˈdʒɪtɪmaɪz/ v
legitimera
(transitive) To make legitimate.

legless more legless most legless adj
benlös
Without legs.

legroom /ˈlɛɡɹuːm/ /ˈlɛɡɹʊm/ n
benutrymme
Space to stretch the legs while seated.

legume /ləˈɡjuːm/ /lɪˈɡjuːm/ /ˈlɛɡ.juːm/ legumes n
baljväxt
(botany) The fruit or seed of leguminous plants (as peas or beans) used for food.

leister /ˈlistɚ/ /ˈliːstə/ leisters n
ljuster
(fishing) A spear armed with three or more barbed prongs for catching fish, particularly salmon. [from 16th c.]

leisure /ˈliːʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈliːʒəɹ/ /ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛʒəɹ/ leisures n
ledighet fritid
Freedom provided by the cessation of activities.
fritid ledighet
Free time, time free from work or duties.

leisure battery leisure batteries n
fritidsbatteri
A deep-cycle battery used to power electric appliances and equipment in a motor home, caravan, boat, or other vehicle with living quarters.

leitmotif /ˈlaɪt.moʊˌtif/ /ˈlaɪt.moʊˌtɪv/ /ˈlaɪt.məʊˌtiːf/ /ˈleɪt.moʊˌtif/ leitmotifs n
ledmotiv
(music) A melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera.

lek /lɛk/ lek leks leku lekë n
lek
(biology) An aggregation of male animals for the purposes of courtship and display.
The currency unit of Albania, divided into 100 qindarka.

lek /lɛk/ v
leka spela
(biology, intransitive) To take part in the courtship and display behaviour of a lek.

lemma /ˈlɛmə/ /ˈlɪmə/ lemmas lemmata n
lemma
(mathematics) A proposition proved or accepted for immediate use in the proof of some other proposition.
lemma uppslagsord grundform
(psycholinguistics) The theoretical abstract conceptual form of a word, representing a specific meaning, before the creation of a specific phonological form as the sounds of a lexeme, which may find representation in a specific written form as a dictionary or lexicographic word.

lemmatisation lemmatisations n
lemmatisering
(computing, lexicography) The process of finding the lemma that corresponds to an inflected form of a word.

lemming /lɛm.ɪŋ/ lemmings n
lämmel
A small Arctic and Subarctic rodent from any of six genera of similar rodents.

lemon /ˈlɛm.ən/ /ˈlɪm.ɪn/ more lemon most lemon adj
citron
Containing or having the flavour/flavor and/or scent of lemons.
citrongul
Of the pale yellow colour/color of lemons.

lemon /ˈlɛm.ən/ /ˈlɪm.ɪn/ lemons n
citron citrongul
A yellowish citrus fruit.
citron citronträd citrongul
A semitropical evergreen tree, Citrus limon, that bears such fruits.
citrongul citron
A more or less bright shade of yellow associated with lemon fruits.
A lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris).
(Cockney rhyming slang, shortened from “lemon flavour”) Favor.
(fandom) A piece of fanfiction involving explicit sex.
(geometry) The surface of revolution of a circular arc of angle less than 180° rotated about the straight line passing through the arc’s two endpoints.
citrongul måndagsexemplar
(slang) A defective or inadequate item or individual.

lemon balm lemon balms n
citronmeliss bisuga hjärtansfröjd
A perennial herb, of species Melissa officinalis, of southern Europe; used as a flavouring in ice cream etc.

lemon juice lemon juices n
citronsaft
The liquid extract of lemon fruit, notably sour and often condensed, as used especially in food preparation.

lemon pepper n
citronpeppar
A seasoning made from granulated lemon zest and cracked black peppercorns.

lemon squeezer lemon squeezers n
citruspress
A device used to extract juice from lemons by crushing the lemon using the sharp middle part.

lemon verbena lemon verbenas n
citronverbena
A deciduous perennial shrub native to South America, used for its lemon-like fragrance and flavor, Aloysia citrodora.

lemonade /ˈlɛmənˌeɪd/ /ˌlɛmənˈeɪd/ lemonades n
lemonad
(US, Canada) A flavoured beverage consisting of water, lemon, and sweetener, sometimes ice, served mainly as a refreshment.
citronsoda citronläsk
(UK, AU, NZ) A clear, usually carbonated, beverage made from lemon or artificial lemon flavouring, water, and sugar.

lemongrass lemongrasses n
citrongräs västindiskt citrongräs
One of various species of grass of the genus Cymbopogon, especially Cymbopogon citratus, which have a lemon-like taste and aroma, and are used in cooking, for tea, and for fragrance.

lemur /ˈliːmə(ɹ)/ lemurs n
lemur
(colloquial) Any strepsirrhine primate of the infraorder Lemuriformes, superfamily Lemuroidea, native only to Madagascar and some surrounding islands.

lend /lɛnd/ /lɪnd/ v
låna låna ut
(transitive) To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.

lend a hand v
ge någon en hand
(idiomatic) To help or assist, especially voluntarily.

lender /ˈlɛndɚ/ lenders n
kreditgivare långivare utlånare
One who lends, especially money; specifically, a bank or other entity that specializes in granting loans.

length /lɛn(t)θ/ /lɛŋ(k)θ/ lengths n
längd
The distance measured along the longest dimension of an object.
duration.
(figuratively) Total extent.

lengthen /ˈlɛŋ(k)θən/ v
förlänga
(transitive) To make longer, to extend the length of.
förlängas
(intransitive) To become longer.

lengthy lengthier lengthiest adj
lång långvarig utdragen
Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.

leniency leniencies n
mildhet
The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.

lenient /ˈliːni.ənt/ more lenient most lenient adj
skonsam
Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation

lens /lɛnz/ lens lenses lentes n
lins objektiv
An object, usually made of glass, that focuses or defocuses the light that passes through it.
lins
A device which focuses or defocuses electron beams.
(geometry) A convex shape bounded by two circular arcs, joined at their endpoints, the corresponding concave shape being a lune.
(biology) A genus of the legume family; its bean.
(anatomy) The transparent crystalline structure in the eye.

lens flare lens flares n
linsöverstrålning
A stray patch of brightness in a photographic image resulting from aberrant refractions or reflections within the lens due to an exceptionally bright light source, sometimes one just outside the image proper.

lentil /ˈlɛntəl/ lentils n
lins
Any of several plants of the genus Lens, especially Lens culinaris, from southwest Asia, that have edible, lens-shaped seeds within flattened pods.
The seed of these plants, used as food.

leopard /ˈlɛpəd/ /ˈlɛpɚd/ leopards n
leopard
Panthera pardus, a large wild cat with a spotted coat native to Africa and Asia, especially the male of the species (in contrast to leopardess) .

leopardsbane leopardsbanes n
gemsrot
Any of various plants, including Arnica montana, Senecio doronicum, Paris quadrifolia, and species of genus Doronicum.

leotard /ˈliː.ə.tɑːd/ /ˈliː.ə.tɑːɹd/ /ˈlɪə.tɑːd/ leotards n
leotard dansdräkt
A one-piece skintight garment with or without sleeves and without legs (often worn by gymnasts, acrobats, wrestlers, female swimmers, etc.)

leper lepers lepress n
spetälsk
A person who has leprosy, a person suffering from Hansen's disease.

leper colony leper colonies n
spetälskesjukhus
An isolated community used to house lepers, usually in permanent quarantine from the rest of society.

lepidopterology /ˈlɛpɪˈdɑptɚˈɑləd͡ʒi/ n
lepidopterologi
(biology, zoology, entomology) The scientific study of butterflies and moths (the Lepidoptera).

leporine /ˈlɛpəɹaɪn/ /ˈlɛpəɹən/ /ˈlɛpəˌɹaɪn/ adj
haraktig
(chiefly, mammalogy, also, figuratively) Of, relating to, or resembling a hare or rabbit.

lepromatoid more lepromatoid most lepromatoid adj
lepromatoid
Of or related to leprous lesions (lepromas).

leprosy /ˈlɛpɹəsi/ leprosies n
lepra spetälska
(medicine) An infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, gradually producing nerve damage and patches of skin necrosis and historically handled by permanently quarantining its sufferers.
Ellipsis of murine leprosy. and feline leprosy, diseases caused in rodents and cats by Mycobacterium lepraemurium.

leptin /ˈlɛptɪn/ leptins n
leptin
(hormone) A protein hormone produced in adipose tissue; it plays a role in regulating appetite and metabolism.

lepton /ˈlɛptɒn/ leptons n
lepton
(particle physics) An elementary particle that has a spin of 1/2 (i.e., is a fermion) and does not interact via the strong nuclear force; examples include the electron, the muon, the neutrino and the tauon.

lesbian /ˈlɛz.bi.jən/ /ˈlɛz.bi.jɪn/ /ˈlɛz.bɪ.ən/ more lesbian most lesbian adj
flat-
lesbisk
(LGBT, of a woman) Homosexual, gay; preferring exclusively women as romantic or sexual partners.
(LGBT, of a woman, broadly) Preferring primarily women as romantic or sexual partners.
(LGBT, of a romantic or sexual act or relationship) Between two or more women; homosexual, gay.
(LGBT, especially of an institution or group) Intended for lesbians.

lesbian /ˈlɛz.bi.jən/ /ˈlɛz.bi.jɪn/ /ˈlɛz.bɪ.ən/ lesbians n
flata lesbisk
A gay woman, one who is mostly or exclusively sexually or romantically attracted to other women.

lesbianism /ˈlɛzbiəˌnɪzəm/ lesbianisms n
lesbiskhet
Female homosexuality; the state of a woman being sexually attracted to other women.

lesbophobia n
lesbofobi
Fear, dislike, or hatred of lesbians (female homosexuals).

lesene /ˈlɛ.zən/ lesenes n
lisen
(architecture) A low-relief, vertical pillar or pilaster in a wall, usually without a base or capital; used in architecture to divide a facade or other wall surface visually.

lesion /ˈliːʒən/ lesions n
lesion
(medicine) An infected or otherwise injured or diseased organ or part, especially such on a patch of skin.

less /lɛs/ adv
lite mindre
To a smaller extent or degree.

less /lɛs/ determiner
färre
mindre
A smaller amount of; not as much. [from 12th c.]

less is more /lɛs ɪz ˈmɔɹ/ /lɛs ɪz ˈmɔː/ proverb
less is more mindre är mer
That which is less complicated is often better understood and more appreciated than what is more complicated; brevity in communication is more effective than verbosity.

less than adj
mindre än
(predicative) Inferior in consideration, rank, or importance.

lessen /ˈlɛsən/ v
minska
(transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.

lesser adjutant lesser adjutants n
mindre adjutantstork
Leptoptilos javanicus, a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae.

lesser black-backed gull lesser black-backed gulls n
silltrut
a seabird and member of the gull family, genus Larus fuscus

lesser celandine lesser celandines n
svalört
A European perennial herb (Ficaria verna, formerly Ranunculus ficaria), having heart-shaped leaves and solitary yellow flowers

lesser grey shrike lesser grey shrikes n
svartpannad törnskata
Lanius minor, a member of the shrike family Laniidae.

lesser jacana lesser jacanas n
dvärgjaçana
Microparra capensis, a wader in the family Jacanidae.

lesser kestrel lesser kestrels n
rödfalk
A small falcon, Falco naumanni.

lesser prairie chicken lesser prairie chickens n
mindre präriehöna
Tympanuchus pallidicinctus, a species in the grouse family, is slightly smaller and paler than its near relative the greater prairie chicken.

lesser redpoll lesser redpolls n
brunsiska
A bird of the subspecies Acanthis flammea cabaret or species Acanthis cabaret.

lesser spotted eagle lesser spotted eagles n
mindre skrikörn
Clanga pomarina, a large Eastern European bird of prey.

lesser spotted woodpecker /ˈlɛsə(ɹ) ˈspɒtəd ˈwədpɛkə(ɹ)/ lesser spotted woodpeckers n
mindre hackspett
Any of species Dryobates minor of woodpeckers, principally of cooler regions of Eurasia.

lesser whistling duck lesser whistling ducks n
orientvisseland
Dendrocygna javanica, a whistling duck that breeds in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

lesser white-fronted goose lesser white-fronted geese n
fjällgås
Anser erythropus, a goose closely related to the larger white-fronted goose (Anser albifrons)

lesser whitethroat lesser whitethroats n
ärtsångare
Curruca curruca (syn. Sylvia curruca), an Old World warbler.

lesser yellowlegs lesser yellowlegs n
mindre gulbena
A shorebird of North America characterized by its yellow legs (Tringa flavipes).

lesson /ˈlɛsən/ [ˈlɛsn̩] lessons n
lektion
A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
A section of the Bible or other religious text read as part of a divine service.
läxa
A learning task assigned to a student; homework.
läxa lektion
Something learned or to be learned.
Something that serves as a warning or encouragement.

lessor lessors n
hyresvärd utarrenderare uthyrare
(property law) The owner of property that is leased; the landlord to a lease.

lest /liːst/ /lɛst/ conjunction
så att inte
For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.

let /lɛt/ v
låta
(transitive) To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).

let alone conjunction
och ännu mindre än mindre
(idiomatic, negative polarity item) Much less; to say nothing of; used after one negative clause to introduce another, usually broader and more important clause, whose negation is implied by the negation of the first. However either of these instances mentioned can be applied with the use of let alone.

let alone v
lämna i fred
(transitive) To leave alone, let be; to stop bothering.

let down v
lämna i sticket svika
(transitive, idiomatic) To disappoint; to betray or fail somebody

let go v
släppa
(intransitive, with of, and, transitive, with object before go) To release from one's grasp; to go from a state of holding on to a state of no longer holding on.
To emotionally disengage or to distract oneself from a situation.
avpollettera entlediga ge silkessnöret säga upp
(euphemistic) To dismiss from employment.

let know v
informera låta veta
(ditransitive) To inform (someone) (of something).

let loose v
släppa släppa lös
(transitive, idiomatic) To free; to release from restraint.

let out v
ge ifrån sig utstöta
(informal) Of sound, to emit.

let sleeping dogs lie v
väck inte den björn som sover
(idiomatic) To leave things as they are; especially, to avoid restarting or rekindling an old argument; to leave disagreements in the past.

let there be light phraseologicalUnit
varde ljus
Used as a metaphor for the spread of wisdom.

let's go phraseologicalUnit
kom igen kom nu kom så går vi låt oss gå nu går vi vi drar
Hortative of go, particularly as an cheer expressing encouragement.
skynda skynda på
(colloquial) Hurry up; be quick.

let's say phraseologicalUnit
anta att

let-down /ˈlɛtdaʊn/ let-downs n
besvikelse
(countable) A disappointment or anticlimax.

lethal /ˈliː.θəl/ more lethal most lethal adj
livsfarlig
Of, pertaining to, or causing death; deadly; mortal; fatal.

lethargic /ləˈθɑɹd͡ʒɪk/ /ləˈθɑː.d͡ʒɪk/ /ləˈθɑːd͡ʒək/ more lethargic most lethargic adj
letargisk
sluggish, slow
indifferent, apathetic

lethargy /ˈlɛθ.ə(ɹ).d͡ʒi/ lethargies n
letargi
A state of extreme torpor or apathy, especially with lack of emotion, energy or enthusiasm; (loosely) sluggishness, laziness. [from 14th c.]

letter /ˈletə/ /ˈlɛtə/ /ˈlɛtɚ/ [-ɾə(ɹ)] [-ɾɚ] letters n
bokstav
A symbol in an alphabet.
brev
A written or printed communication, generally longer and more formal than a note.

letter bomb v
brevbomb
(transitive) To send a letter bomb (of either sense).

letter carrier letter carriers n
brevbärare
An employee of the post office who delivers mail (post) to, and collects it from, a residence or business, or from public mailboxes.

letter of intent letters of intent n
avsiktsförklaring
A legal document outlining one or more agreements between two or more parties before the actual agreements are finalized

letter of marque letters of marque n
kaparbrev
(nautical, historical) An official commission from a government authorizing someone to seize the property or people of another nation; especially to attack merchant shipping of another nation.
kaparskepp
(nautical, historical) A ship that has been armed for such a task.

letter of recommendation letters of recommendation n
rekommendationsbrev
A letter written by one person who is familiar with another, usually a teacher, employer, or person of similar authority, evaluating and often extolling the fitness of the other person for a position.

letter opener letter openers n
brevkniv brevöppnare papperskniv
A knifelike device with a blunt edge, used for slicing letters open.

letter writer letter writers n
brevskrivare
A correspondent; a writer of letters.

letterbox letterboxes n
brevlåda postlåda
A collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or receptacle for this purpose.

letterhead letterheads n
brevhuvud

letters patent /-ˈpeɪ-/ /-ˈpæ-/ /ˌlɛtəz ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˌlɛtɚz ˈpætənt/ [ˌlɛɾɚz ˈpæɾənt] n
kungligt brev
(law) A type of legal document in the form of an open letter issued by an authority to direct that some action be taken; to grant a monopoly, right, status, or title to a person or organization; or to record a contract.

lettuce /ˈlɛtus/ /ˈlɛtəs/ /ˈlɛtɪs/ [ˈlɛɾəs] [ˈlɛɾɪs] lettuces n
sallat sallad
An edible plant, Lactuca sativa and its close relatives, having a head of green and/or purple leaves.
(uncountable) The leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable; as a dish often mixed with other ingredients, dressing etc.

leucine /ˈluː.siːn/ leucines n
leucin
(amino acid) An essential amino acid, C6H13NO2, isomeric with isoleucine, found in most animal proteins; it is essential for growth in children.

leucism n
leucism
(zoology, pathology) An animal condition in which there is partial loss of pigmentation resulting in white, pale, or patchy coloration of the skin, hair, feathers, scales or cuticle, but not the eyes (caused by a reduction in multiple types of pigment, not just melanin).

leucocytosis leucocytoses n
leukocytos
(pathology) A raised WBC (white blood cell) count, above the normal range.

leukemia /luːˈkiːmi.ə/ leukemias n
leukemi blodcancer
Any of a class of types of cancer affecting the blood cells, especially the white blood cells (usually with massive leukocytosis), and the blood cell–forming (hematopoietic) tissues.

leukocyte /ˈluːkə(ʊ)sʌɪt/ leukocytes n
leukocyt vit blodkropp
(hematology, cytology, immunology) Any of a class of blood cells that play various roles in cell-mediated immunity.

lev /lɛv/ leva levs n
lev
The currency of Bulgaria, divided into 100 stotinki.

levant /lɪˈvænt/ v
rymma sjappa smita
To abscond or run away, especially to avoid paying money or debts.

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ leveler levelest leveller levellest adj
jämn plan jämnhög vågrät
The same height at all places; parallel to a flat ground.
jämnhög
At the same height as some reference; constructed as level with.
jämn plan
Unvaried in frequency.
Unvaried in volume.
lugn
(phonetics) Of even tone; without rising or falling inflection; monotonic.

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ levels n
vattenpass
A tool for finding whether a surface is level, or for creating a horizontal or vertical line of reference.
(Singapore, education) A school grade or year.
nivå höjd
A distance relative to a given reference elevation.
nivå grad
Degree or amount.
nivå bana
(video games) One of several discrete segments of a game, generally increasing in difficulty and representing different locations in the game world.
nivå steg
(role-playing games, video games) A numeric value that quantifies a character, ability, or item's experience and power.
nivå våning plan
A floor of a multi-storey building.

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ v
utjämna
To adjust so as to make as flat or perpendicular to the ground as possible.
jämna nivellera rasera
To destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze.
levla stiga
(RPG, video games) To progress to the next level.
kvittera utjämna
(sports) To make the score of a game equal.

level crossing level crossings n
plankorsning
(chiefly, British) An at-grade crossing between a railway line and an ordinary road, with rails and road at the same level.

level to the ground v
jämna med marken
(idiomatic, transitive) To completely demolish, to raze.

leveling seat n
utjämningsmandat
Seats of additional members elected to supplement the members directly elected by each constituency, for ensuring that each party's share of the total seats is roughly proportional to the parties' overall shares of votes at the national level.

lever /ˈliː.və/ /ˈliː.vɚ/ /ˈlɛv.ɚ/ levers n
hävstång spak
A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a button).

leverage /ˈliːv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ leverages n
hävstång hävstångseffekt
A force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot; see torque.
(finance) The use of borrowed funds with a contractually determined return to increase the ability to invest and earn an expected higher return, but usually at high risk.
hävstångseffekt inflytande
(by extension) Any influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage.

leveret /ˈlɛvəɹɪt/ /ˈlɛvɹɪt/ leverets n
harpalt harunge unghare
A young hare less than one year old.

levetiracetam /lɛvɪtɪˈræsɪtæm/ n
levetiracetam

leviathan /ləˈvaɪ.ə.θən/ leviathans n
Leviatan
(Bible, mythological creature) A vast sea monster of tremendous strength, described as the most powerful and dangerous creature in the ocean.

levin /ˈlɛvɪn/ levins n
blixt ljungeld
(archaic, poetic) Lightning; a bolt of lightning; also, a bright flame or light.

levirate /ˈlɛvɪɹət/ levirates n
levirat
(anthropology) The institution of levirate marriage.

levitate /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/ v
levitera
(intransitive) To be suspended in the air, as if in defiance of gravity.

levitation /ˌlɛvɪˈteɪʃən/ levitations n
levitation

levy /ˈlɛ.vi/ levies n
uttaxering
The act of levying.

lewd /ljuːd/ /lud/ lewder lewdest adj
liderlig oanständig obscen vällustig
Lascivious, sexually promiscuous, rude.

lewdness /ˈluːdnəs/ lewdnesses n
oanständighet
The quality, state or instance of being lewd; promiscuous.

lexeme /ˈlɛkˌsiːm/ lexemes n
lexem
(linguistics) A lexical item corresponding to the set of all words (or of all multi-word expressions) that are semantically related through inflection of a particular shared basic form.

lexical /ˈlɛksɪkəl/ adj
lexikalisk
(linguistics) Concerning the vocabulary, words, sentences or morphemes of a language.
(linguistics) Denoting a content word as opposed to a function word.

lexicographer /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ lexicographers n
lexikograf
One who writes or compiles a dictionary.

lexicographic more lexicographic most lexicographic adj
lexikografisk
Like a dictionary, relating to lexicography (the writing of a dictionary).

lexicography /-sə-/ /ˌlɛksɪˈkɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfi/ lexicographies n
lexikografi
(uncountable) The art or craft of compiling, writing, and editing dictionaries.
(uncountable, linguistics) The scholarly discipline of analysing and describing the semantic, syntagmatic and paradigmatic relationships within the lexicon (vocabulary) of a language and developing theories of dictionary components and structures linking the data in dictionaries.

lexicon /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɑn/ /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/ /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kən/ lexica lexicons n
lexikon
A dictionary of Classical Greek, Hebrew, Latin, or Aramaic.

li /liː/ li lis n
li
The Chinese mile, a traditional unit of distance equal to 1500 chis or 150 zhangs, now standardized as a half-kilometer (500 meters).

liability /laɪəˈbɪlɪti/ liabilities n
skuld
An obligation, debt or responsibility owed to someone.
belastning
The likelihood of something happening.

liability insurance liability insurances n
ansvarsförsäkring
Any insurance against a potential loss due to the insured's liability for injury or damage to others.

liana /liːˈɑːnə/ lianas n
lian
(botany) A climbing woody vine, usually tropical.

liar /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ liars n
lögnare
A person who frequently lies.

libation /laɪˈbeɪʃən/ libations n
libation dryckesoffer
The act of pouring a liquid, most often wine, in sacrifice on the ground, on a ritual object, or on a victim, in honor of some deity.
libation offerdryck offervin
The wine or liquid thus poured out.

libel /ˈlaɪbəl/ libels n
förtal smädeskrift ärekränkning
(countable) A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.
förtal ärekränkning
(uncountable) The act or tort of displaying such a statement publicly.

libel /ˈlaɪbəl/ v
förtala smutskasta ärekränka
To defame (someone), especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel.

liberal /ˈlɪbəɹəl/ /ˈlɪbɹəl/ more liberal most liberal adj
frikostig
Generous; permitting liberty; willing to give unsparingly.
frikostig rundhänt väl tilltagen
Ample, abundant; generous in quantity.

liberal arts n
de fria konsterna
The academic course of instruction intended to provide general knowledge and usually comprising the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, as opposed to professional or technical subjects.

liberalism liberalisms n
liberalism
The quality of being liberal.
(politics) Any political movement founded on the autonomy and personal freedom of the individual, progress and reform, and government by law with the consent of the governed.
marknadsliberalism nyliberalism
(economics) An economic ideology in favour of laissez faire and the free market (related to economic liberalism).

liberalization liberalizations n
liberalisering
The process or act of making more liberal.

liberate /ˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ v
befria frigöra
(transitive) To set free, to make or allow to be free, particularly

liberating more liberating most liberating adj
befriande

liberation liberations n
befrielse frigörelse
The act of liberating or the state of being liberated.

liberator /ˈlɪbəɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ liberators n
befriare
A person who frees or liberates.

libero /lɪˈbɛɹoʊ/ /ˈlɪbəɹoʊ/ /ˈlɪbəɹəʊ/ liberos n
libero
(volleyball) A designated back-row player intended to be used as a ball-control specialist.

libertarianism /lɪbəˈtɛːɹɪənɪz(ə)m/ libertarianisms n
libertarianism nyliberalism
(philosophy, politics, economics) A political philosophy maintaining that all persons are the absolute owners of their own lives, and should be free to do whatever they wish with their persons or property, provided they allow others that same liberty.

libertine /ˈlɪb.ə.tiːn/ /ˈlɪb.ɚ.tin/ libertines n
fritänkare
One who is freethinking in religious matters.
hedonist libertin vällusting
Someone (especially a man) who takes no notice of moral laws, especially those involving sexual propriety; someone loose in morals; a pleasure-seeker.

liberty /ˈlɪb.ə.ti/ /ˈlɪb.ɚ.ti/ /ˈlɪb.ɪ.ti/ [ˈlɪb.ɚ.ɾi] [ˈlɪb.ɪ.ɾi] liberties n
frihet
The condition of being free from control or restrictions.

liberty cap liberty caps n
toppis toppslätskivling
A magic mushroom, Psilocybe semilanceata.

libido /lɪˈbiː.dəʊ/ libidos n
libido
(common usage) Sexual urges or drives.
(psychology) Drives or mental energies related to or based on sexual instincts but not necessarily sexual in and of themselves.

librarian /laɪˈbɹɛɹ.i.ən/ librarians n
bibliotekarie
The keeper, manager of a library.
One who cares for the publications, files etc. in a library, whether staff or volunteer.

library /ˈlaɪbɹi/ /ˈlaɪbɹəɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɛɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɹɛɹi/ libraries n
bibliotek
An institution which holds books and/or other forms of media for use by the public or qualified people often lending them out, as well as providing various other services for its users.
(genetics) A collection of DNA material from a single organism or relative to a single disease.
(card games) The deck or draw pile.
bibliotek arkiv
A collection of books or other forms of stored information.

library and information science n
biblioteks‐ och informationsvetenskap
(information science) Library science.

library science library sciences n
biblioteksvetenskap
An interdisciplinary science incorporating the humanities, law and applied science to study topics related to libraries, the collection, organization, preservation and dissemination of information resources, and the political economy of information.

libre /-bɹeɪ/ /ˈlibɹə/ /ˈliːbɹə/ [ˈlibʁ] adj
fri
(software) With very few limitations on distribution or the right to access the source code to create improved versions, but not necessarily free of charge. [from late 20th c.]

libtard libtards n
vänsterbliven
(US, slang, derogatory, political) A liberal or progressive.

license /ˈlaɪsəns/ licenses n
licens tillstånd tillståndshandling
A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.
licens
The legal terms under which a person is allowed to use a product, especially software.

license /ˈlaɪsəns/ v
licensiera tillstånd
To authorize officially.
To give formal authorization to use.

license plate license plates n
registreringsskylt nummerplåt
An identifying tag, usually of metal, bearing a sequence of letters, numbers, or both identifying the vehicle, and placed at the back and, often, also at the front of a motor vehicle.

licentious /laɪ.ˈsɛn.ʃəs/ more licentious most licentious adj
lössläppt
Lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct; sexually unprincipled.

lichen /ˈlaɪ.kən/ /ˈlɪ.tʃən/ lichen lichens n
lav
Any of many symbiotic organisms, being associations of algae and fungi, often found as white or yellow-to-blue–green patches on rocks, old walls, etc.

lichenometry n
lichenometri
(archaeology, paleontology, geomorphology) A geomorphic method of geochronologic dating that uses lichen growth to determine the age of exposed rock.

lick /lɪk/ licks n
slick
The act of licking; a stroke of the tongue.

lick /lɪk/ v
slicka
(transitive) To stroke with the tongue.
(vulgar, slang) To perform cunnilingus.

licker /ˈlɪkɚ/ lickers n
slickare
Someone or something that licks.

licorice /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪs/ /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/ licorices n
lakrits lakritsrot
(countable) The plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America, the related American Licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.
lakrits
(uncountable, chemistry) A flavouring agent made from dried root portions of the aforementioned plant.

lictor /ˈlɪktə/ /ˈlɪktɚ/ lictors n
liktor
An officer in ancient Rome, attendant on a consul or magistrate, who bore the fasces and was responsible for punishing criminals.

lid /lɪd/ lids n
lock
The top or cover of a container.

lie /laɪ̯/ lies n
lögn ljug
An intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood.

lie /laɪ̯/ v
ligga
(intransitive) To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
(intransitive) To be placed or situated.
ljuga
(intransitive) To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.

lie detector lie detectors n
lögndetektor

lie down v
lägga
(intransitive) To assume a horizontal position.

lie in wait v
på lur
To be hiding, waiting to ambush or attack someone, or simply to accost them unexpectedly.

lie low v
ligga lågt
(intransitive) To conceal oneself; to remain hidden.

lie with v
ligga med
(euphemistic, archaic) To have sex with someone.

lief /liːf/ liefer liefest liever lievest adj
kär
(archaic) Beloved, dear, agreeable.

lien /liːn/ /ˈliːn/ /ˈliːən/ liens n
lån

lieutenant /l(j)uˈtɛnənt/ /ləˈtɛnənt/ /lɛfˈtɛnənt/ /ˈlɛftɛnənt/ lieutenants n
löjtnant
(military) The lowest junior commissioned officer rank(s) in many military forces, often Army and Marines.
A person who manages or executes the plans and directives of another, more senior person; a manager to their director.

lieutenant admiral lieutenant admirals lieutenants admiral lieutenants admirals n
amiralitetslöjtnant

lieutenant colonel lieutenant colonels lieutenants colonel n
överstelöjtnant
An English-language term used as a general categorization for military officer ranks that are the equivalent of lieutenant colonel, the relative rank level is found in most countries.

lieutenant general lieutenant generals lieutenants general n
generallöjtnant
A commissioned officer in the British Army or Royal Marines or the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, or United States Air Force, ranked above a major general and below a general.

life /laɪf/ lives n
liv levnad
(uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
liv
A worthwhile existence.
Something which is inherently part of a person's existence, such as job, family, a loved one, etc.
The period during which one (a person, an animal, a plant; a civilization, species; a star; etc) is alive.
Nature, reality, and the forms that exist in it.
(video games) One of the player's chances to play, lost when the player's character dies or when certain mistakes are made.
livstid livstidsstraff
(countable) A life assured under a life assurance policy (equivalent to the policy itself for a single life contract).

life and limb /ˈlaɪf n̩ ˈlɪm/ n
liv och lem
Existence together with the bodily faculties.

life choice life choices n
livsbeslut livsval

life expectancy life expectancies n
förväntad livslängd
(of a, person) The amount of time one is expected to live.

life force life forces n
livskraft
The hypothetical principle that animates all living organisms.

life insurance life insurances n
livförsäkring
A form of insurance on the life of a person. If the person dies then the insurance policy pays out a sum of money to the beneficiary (such as a person's family).

life interest life interests n
livsränta
(law) A right, typically in the form of regular income, that lasts for the lifetime of the person benefiting from that right.

life jacket life jackets n
flytväst räddningsväst
an article of protective clothing that is designed to keep the wearer's head floating above the surface of the water.

life preserver life preservers n
livboj flytväst
(US) A buoyant ring or vest intended to keep a person afloat.

life raft life rafts n
livbåt
A usually inflatable raft carried aboard a ship or airplane, used to save lives in case the vessel has to be abandoned in an emergency on the sea.

life sentence life sentences n
livstidsstraff
(legal) A sentence of imprisonment for the rest of the defendant's life.

life stance life stances n
livssyn livsåskådning
The relation that one has with what he or she accepts as being of ultimate importance, the presuppositions and theory of this, and the commitments and practice of working it out in living.

life-affirming more life-affirming most life-affirming adj
livsbejakande
Having a positive and uplifting effect.

life-size adj
i naturlig storlek
(of any representation, especially pictures, statues) The same size as the real thing.

life-threatening more life-threatening most life-threatening adj
livshotande
Potentially fatal.

lifeboat /ˈlaɪfˌboʊt/ /ˈlaɪfˌbəʊt/ lifeboats n
livbåt
(nautical) A boat especially designed for saving the lives of shipwrecked people or people in distress at sea (either launched from the shore with a crew, or else carried on board a larger ship).

lifeform lifeforms n
livsform
Any specific living organism.

lifeguard lifeguards n
badvakt
A lifesaver: a rescuer, usually an expert swimmer, employed to save swimmers in trouble or near drowning at a body of water.

lifehack lifehacks n
husmorstips
(colloquial) Any process or technique that reduces the chaos in one's life and makes it easier to manage, or more convenient.

lifeless /ˈlaɪfləs/ more lifeless most lifeless adj
livlös
dead; having lost life

lifelike more lifelike most lifelike adj
levande
Like a living being, resembling life, giving an accurate representation

lifeline /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪn/ lifelines n
livlina
A line to which a drowning or falling victim may cling.
(nautical) On the deck of a boat, a line to which one can attach oneself to stay aboard on rough seas.

lifelong adj
livslång
Extending for the entire duration of life.

lifer /ˈlaɪfə(ɹ)/ lifers n
livstidare livstidsfånge
A prisoner sentenced to life in prison.
trotjänare
A person with a singular career path, especially in the military.

lifestyle /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/ lifestyles n
livsstil
A style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group.

lifetime /ˈlaɪftaɪm/ lifetimes n
livstid
The duration of the life of someone or something.
evighet
(informal, hyperbole) A long period of time.

lifework lifeworks n
livsverk
The main occupation or vocation of a person's life.

lift /lɪft/ lifts n
hiss
(UK, Australia, New Zealand) Mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people between floors in a building.
lyft
An upward force; especially, the force (generated by wings, rotary wings, or airfoils) that keeps aircraft aloft.

lift /lɪft/ v
lyfta snatta
To try to raise something; to exert the strength for raising or bearing.

lift a finger v
lyfta ett finger
(figuratively, chiefly in the negative) To make minimal effort; to help as little as possible.

lift pass lift passes n
liftkort
A ticket that can be used on a ski lift, or all the ski lifts in a certain area.

liftshaft liftshafts n
hisschakt
(UK) The vertical shaft in a building which contains a lift (elevator) platform or cab, and through which it is moved from floor to floor.

ligament /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ ligaments n
ligament ledband
(anatomy) A band of strong tissue that connects bones to other bones.

ligand /ˈlaɪ.ɡənd/ /ˈlɪɡ.ənd/ ligands n
ligand
(chemistry) A molecule or moiety (ion, functional group, or radical) that binds to another chemical entity to form a larger complex; as, especially:

ligature /ˈlɪɡət͡ʃɚ/ ligatures n
ligatur
(countable, typography) A character that visually combines multiple letters, such as æ, œ, ß or ĳ; also logotype. Sometimes called a typographic ligature.

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] lighter lightest adj
ljus belyst
Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
ljus blek
Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.
grädde mjölk
(of coffee) Served with extra milk or cream.
lätt
(nautical, of a ship) Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light.
Lightly built; typically designed for speed or small loads.
Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
Gentle; having little force or momentum.

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] lights n
ljus
(physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers); visible light.
(countable) A source of illumination.
(figurative) Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] v
belysa lysa upp
(transitive) To set fire to; to set burning.
tända
(transitive, pinball) To make (a bonus) available to be collected by hitting a target, and thus light up the feature light corresponding to that bonus to indicate its availability.

light as a feather adj
lätt som en fjäder
(simile) extremely light, having minimal weight

light blue light blues n
ljusblå
A pale blue colour: sky blue or similar.

light bulb /ˈlaɪtˌbʌlb/ light bulbs n
glödlampa
An evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament which is heated by electrical resistance to produce light.

light novel light novels n
lättroman
A Japanese novel primarily targeting young adults, typically illustrated (in an anime/manga style) and containing not more than 50,000 words.

light pollution n
ljusförorening ljusnedsmutsning
An excess of artificial light, especially near urban areas, reducing visibility of stars, etc. in the night sky.

light rail light rails n
lättbana
(US, Canada, rail) A kind of passenger railway in urban and suburban settings typically characterized by a mixture of tram (or in North America streetcar) and metro features, crossing streets at grade crossings and normally powered by electricity.

light source /ˈlaɪt.sɔɹs/ /ˈlaɪt.sɔːs/ [ˈlʌɪt.sɔɹs] light sources n
ljuskälla
A source of illumination.

light switch light switches n
ljusknapp lysknapp
A switch, usually mounted on a wall in a building, used to turn the light or another appliance such as a fan on and off.

light verb light verbs n
funktionsverb
(linguistics) A semantically incomplete verb which qualifies as a predicate only in combination with a predicative complement, usually a noun.

light year /ˈlaɪt.jɜː/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪə/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪɹ/ /ˈläːt.jøː/ light years n
ljusår
(astronomy) A unit of length (abbreviation ly; equal to just under 10 trillion kilometres (1016 metres)) equal to the distance light travels in one Julian year; used to measure extremely large distances.
(only in plural, figurative, informal) A very long way.

light-emitting diode light-emitting diodes n
lysdiod
(physics) A rectifying semiconductor device which converts electrical energy into electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength in or near the visible spectrum of light.

light-mindedness n
lättsinne
The quality or state of one who is light-minded; lack of seriousness.

light-sensitive more light-sensitive most light-sensitive adj
ljuskänslig
affected by, or sensitive to light.

light-tight more light-tight most light-tight adj
ljustät
Impervious to light; excluding the light perfectly.

lighten /ˈlaɪ.tən/ [ˈlaɪtn̩] [ˈlaɪʔn̩] v
lätta
(transitive) To alleviate; to reduce the burden of.
(transitive) To make light or lighter in weight.
(transitive) To make less serious or more cheerful.
(intransitive) To become light or lighter in weight.
(intransitive) To become less serious or more cheerful.
(intransitive) To become brighter or clearer; to brighten.
(transitive) To emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning.

lighter /ˈlaɪtə/ /ˈlaɪtɚ/ [ˈlaɪɾɚ] lighters n
liktare
A flat-bottomed boat for carrying heavy loads across short distances (especially for canals or for loading or unloading larger boats).
tändare cigarettändare
A device used to light things, especially a reusable handheld device for creating fire to light cigarettes.

lighthearted more lighthearted most lighthearted adj
bekymmerslös glad sorglös
Joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive; not depressed or sad.

lighthouse /ˈlaɪthaʊs/ lighthouses n
fyr fyrtorn
A tower or other structure exhibiting a light or lights to warn or guide sailors.

lighthouse keeper lighthouse keepers n
fyrvaktare
A person who lives in a lighthouse and tends the light together with its optics and mechanisms.

lighting /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/ lightings n
belysning
The equipment used to provide illumination; the illumination so provided.
tändning
The act of activating such equipment, or of igniting a flame etc.

lightning /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ [ˈlɐɪ̯ʔ.nɪŋ] [ˈlʌɪ̯ʔ.nɪŋ] lightnings n
blixt ljungeld
A flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth.

lightning bolt lightning bolts n
blixt
A single, visible discharge of lightning.

lightning fast adj
blixtsnabb
(idiom) Extremely fast, fast as lightning.

lightning rod lightning rods n
åskledare
A metallic conductor that is attached to a high point of a building and leads to the ground to protect the building from damage by lightning.

lightning strike lightning strikes n
blixtnedslag
A lightning bolt, stroke of lightning, one of the events during an electrical storm when lightning strikes (an object on) the ground or an aircraft in flight.

lights, camera, action phraseologicalUnit
tystnad, tagning!
(cinematography) The traditional cue to the members of a (silent) film crew at the beginning of a take. When talkies began, “sound” was inserted between “lights” and “camera”.

lightsaber /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bɚ/ lightsabers n
ljussabel lasersvärd ljussvärd
(science fiction) A sword having a blade made of a powerful beam of light or energy. [from 1977.]

lightship lightships n
fyrskepp fyrfartyg
(nautical) A vessel riding at anchor and displaying a light for the guidance of sailors, in a position where a fixed lighthouse structure would be impracticable.

lightspeed lightspeeds n
ljushastighet
The speed of light (in vacuum unless another medium is specified).

lightweight /laɪtˈweɪt/ /ˈlaɪt.weɪt/ lightweights n
lättvikt
(combat, _, sports) A particular weight class, or member of such, as prescribed by the rules, between that of the heavier welterweight and the lighter featherweight. See Wikipedia for the specifics of each sport.
(rowing) A particular weight category as prescribed by the rules, separate from an open or heavyweight class.
(weightlifting) A competitive weight division as prescribed by the rules, between the heavier middleweight and the lighter featherweight.
One of little consequence or ability.
(by extension) A person with low endurance.
A person who cannot handle their drink; one who gets drunk on very little alcohol.
A political candidate with little chance of winning.

ligneous more ligneous most ligneous adj
vedartad
Of, or resembling wood; woody.

lignite /lɪɡnaɪ̯t/ lignites n
brunkol lignit
A low-grade, brownish-black coal.

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ more like most like adj
lik
Similar.

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ likes n
preferenser smak
(chiefly, in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).
like
(sometimes as the likes of) Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort.
gilla-markering gillning klick lajk uppskattning
(internet) An individual vote showing support for, approval of, or enjoyment of, something posted on the Internet.

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ particle
liksom
(colloquial) Indicating approximation or uncertainty.
liksom typ
(colloquial) Used to precede an approximate quotation or paraphrase or an expression of something that happened.

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ preposition
som lik
Similar to, reminiscent of
som
Such as

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ v
gilla tycka om
(obsolete) To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
To find attractive; to prefer the company of; to have mild romantic feelings for.
gilla lajka
(Internet, transitive) To show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote.

like a bat out of hell
jehu

like a bull in a china shop adj
smidig som en elefant i en porslinsbutik smidig som en elefant i en porslinsaffär
(simile) Clumsy, aggressive, without care, concern or self-control.

like a bull in a china shop adv
som en elefant i en porslinsbutik som en elefant i en porslinsaffär
(simile) Clumsily, aggressively, without care, concern or self-control.

like a scalded dog phraseologicalUnit
som en skållad råtta
(simile) With great rapidity.

like clockwork
som ett urverk
(simile) With perfect regularity and precision; faultless.

like crazy
som bara den tok-
(simile, colloquial) To a great or excessive degree; with great speed, output, enthusiasm, etc.

like father, like son proverb
sådan far, sådan son
A son takes after his father.

like hell
som fan så in i helvete
(intensifier) In a manner that uses all of the strength, speed, or effort that a person can summon.
i helvete heller
(negator) Used ironically to express the opposite of one's intentions
som fan
Bad or badly.

like hot cakes
som smör i solsken
(simile, colloquial) Quickly, especially by purchase or consumption.

like shooting fish in a barrel
som att sno godis från småbarn
(simile) Extremely easy; sometimes with a connotation of triumph but at other times with a connotation of being meaningless and unsatisfying.

like taking candy from a baby
som att stjäla godis från småbarn
(simile) Very easy to achieve.

like the back end of a bus
hej kom och hjälp mig som sju svåra år
(simile, colloquial, British, derogatory) Very unattractive.

like two peas in a pod
lika som bär
(simile, of two things) Very similar; a couple made for each other.

like water off a duck's back
som vatten på en gås
(simile, colloquial, idiomatic) Without immediate or lasting effects.

like-minded more like-minded most like-minded adj
likasinnad
Of similar opinion, given to holding similar opinions.

likelihood /ˈlaɪklihʊd/ likelihoods n
sannolikhet
The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.

likely /ˈlaɪkli/ likelier likeliest more likely most likely adj
sannolik
Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.
Leading with high probability to some specified outcome.
sannolik trolig
Appropriate, suitable; believable; promising, having a good potential.
rimlig trolig
Plausible; within the realm of credibility.

liken /ˈlaɪk(ə)n/ /ˈlaɪkən/ v
jämföra likna
Followed by to or (archaic) unto: to regard or state that (someone or something) is like another person or thing; to compare.

likewise /ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/ adv
likaledes
(manner) In a similar manner.
detsamma
The same to you; used as a response.

lilac /ˈlaɪlæk/ /ˈlaɪlɑk/ /ˈlaɪlək/ more lilac most lilac adj
lila gredelin violett
Having a pale purple colour.

lilac /ˈlaɪlæk/ /ˈlaɪlɑk/ /ˈlaɪlək/ lilacs n
syren syrenbuske
A flower of the lilac shrub.

lilliputian /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuʃən/ lilliputians n
lilleputt
A very small person or being.

lilo /ˈlaɪləʊ/ lilos n
luftmadrass
An inflatable air mattress.

lily /ˈlɪli/ lilies n
lilja
Any of several flowers in the genus Lilium of the family Liliaceae, which includes a great many ornamental species.

lily of the valley lilies of the valley n
liljekonvalj
A flowering plant, Convallaria majalis, with richly fragrant pendant bells.

lily pad lily pads n
näckrosblad
The round leaf of a water lily, which floats on the surface of the water.

limb /lɪm/ limbs n
lem
A major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion (such as an arm, leg or wing).
gren
A branch of a tree.

limb /lɪm/ v
kvista
(transitive) To remove the limbs from (an animal or tree).

limber up v
mjuka upp sig stretcha
(intransitive) To stretch one's muscles to make them more limber, usually as a preparation for physical exercise.

lime /laɪm/ limes n
kalciumhydroxid släckt kalk
kalk
(chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
lime
Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.
Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.
fågellim
(poetic) Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.

lime /laɪm/ v
kalka
(transitive) To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).

limelight /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/ limelights n
kalkljus
A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.
rampljus
(by extension) Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame.

limerence /ˈlɪməɹəns/ limerences n
förälskelse
(psychology) An involuntary romantic infatuation with another person, especially combined with an overwhelming, obsessive need to have one's feelings reciprocated. [from 20th c.]

limerick /ˈlɪm(ə)ɹɪk/ limericks n
limerick
A humorous, often bawdy verse of five anapaestic lines, with the rhyme scheme aabba, and typically having an 8–8–5–5–8 cadence.

limescale n
kalkavlagring
A white, chalky deposit of calcium carbonate found in kettles, washing machines etc., especially in a hard water area.

limestone /ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/ /ˈlaɪmˌstəʊn/ limestones n
kalksten
An abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3); it occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.

limewater limewaters n
kalkvatten
(inorganic chemistry) a solution of calcium hydroxide in water, used as a simple test for carbon dioxide, and in skin preparations.

limit /ˈlɪmt/ /ˈlɪmɪt/ limits n
gräns begränsning
A restriction; a bound beyond which one may not go.
gränsvärde limes
(mathematics) A value to which a sequence converges. Equivalently, the common value of the upper limit and the lower limit of a sequence: if the upper and lower limits are different, then the sequence has no limit (i.e., does not converge).
gränsvärde
(mathematics) Any of several abstractions of this concept of limit.

limit /ˈlɪmt/ /ˈlɪmɪt/ v
begränsa
(transitive) To restrict; not to allow to go beyond a certain bound, to set boundaries.

limited /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ more limited most limited adj
begränsad inskränkt hjälplig
With certain (often specified) limits placed upon it.

limited partnership limited partnerships n
kommanditbolag
(legal) A form of partnership including limited partners whose potential liability is limited to their investment.

limnologist limnologists n
limnolog
A specialist in limnology.

limnology limnologies n
limnologi
(ecology) The science concerning the biological, physical and geological properties of fresh water bodies, especially lakes and ponds.

limousine /ˌlɪməˈziːn/ limousines n
limousin
A luxury sedan or saloon car, especially one with a lengthened wheelbase or driven by a chauffeur. [from 1930s]

limp /lɪmp/ limper limpest adj
lealös
lacking stiffness; flimsy

limp /lɪmp/ limps n
hälta
An irregular, jerky or awkward gait.

limp /lɪmp/ v
halta
(intransitive) To walk lamely, as if favouring one leg.

limpet /ˈlɪm.pɪt/ limpets n
skålsnäcka
A small mollusc, of the family Patellidae with a conical shell found clinging to rocks in the intertidal zones of rocky shores.

limpid /ˈlɪmpɪd/ more limpid most limpid adj
klar genomskinlig
Clear, transparent or bright.

linchpin /ˈlɪnt͡ʃˌpɪn/ linchpins n
grundpult hörnsten stöttepelare
(figuratively) A central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation.

linden /ˈlɪn.dən/ lindens n
lind
The soft wood of such trees.

lindworm /ˈlɪndˌwɜː(ɹ)m/ lindworms n
lindorm
A wingless serpentine dragon having two arms.

line /laɪn/ /lɑɪn/ [lɑe̯n] lines n
bana
linje
A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.
(geometry, informal) A line segment; a continuous finite segment of such a figure.
(music) One of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed.
A threadlike crease or wrinkle marking the face, hand, or body; hence, a characteristic mark.
A series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person; a family or race; compare lineage.
The official, stated position (or set of positions) of an individual or group, particularly a political or religious faction. [from later 19th c.]
Any of an ill-defined set of units of length, varying according to the country, discipline, industry, and date of application, commonly with no indication of the intended magnitude:
linje rät linje
(geometry) An infinitely extending one-dimensional figure that has no curvature; one that has length but not breadth or thickness.
lina
A rope, cord, string, or thread, of any thickness.
linje anslutning
The wire connecting one telegraphic station with another, a telephone or internet cable between two points: a telephone or network connection.
distributionsled
A connected series of public conveyances, as a roadbed or railway track; and hence, an established arrangement for forwarding merchandise, etc.
kö led
A more-or-less straight sequence of people, objects, etc., either arranged as a queue or column and often waiting to be processed or dealt with, or arranged abreast of one another in a row (and contrasted with a column), as in a military formation. [from mid-16th c.]
rad replik lina
A written or printed row of letters, words, numbers, or other text, especially a row of words extending across a page or column, or a blank in place of such text.
produktlinje sortiment
A set of products or services sold by a business, or by extension, the business itself. [from early 19th c.]

line /laɪn/ /lɑɪn/ [lɑe̯n] v
fodra
rada upp
(transitive) To place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align.
(transitive) To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding; to fortify.
fodra täcka
(transitive) To cover the inner surface of (something), originally especially with linen.
linjera
(transitive) To mark with a line or lines; to cover with lines.

line integral line integrals n
kurvintegral linjeintegral
(math) An integral whose integrand's domain is a curve.

line of fire lines of fire n
eldlinje skottlinje
(military, weaponry) direction in which a weapon fires

line of sight lines of sight n
siktlinje syftlinje syftningslinje
A straight line along which an observer has a clear view.

line segment line segments n
sträcka
(geometry) A part of a straight line bounded by two points.

line up /laɪn.ˈʌp/ v
köa
(intransitive) To get into a line; especially, so as to wait one's turn.

lineage /ˈlɪn.i.ɪd͡ʒ/ lineages n
härstamning
Descent in a line from a common progenitor; progeny; descending line of offspring or ascending line of parentage.

lineament /ˈlɪ.ni.ə.mənt/ lineaments n
drag
A distinctive feature that characterizes something, especially the parts of the face of an individual.

linear /ˈlɪn.i.ə/ /ˈlɪn.i.ɚ/ more linear most linear adj
linjär
Having the form of a line; straight or roughly straight; following a direct course.
linjär lineär
(mathematics) (of polynomials or polynomial equations)

linear algebra n
linjär algebra
(mathematics) The branch of mathematics that deals with vectors, vector spaces, linear transformations and systems of linear equations.

linear combination linear combinations n
linjärkombination
(linear algebra) a sum, each of whose summands is an appropriate vector times an appropriate scalar (or ring element)

linear transformation linear transformations n
linjär avbildning linjär transformation
(linear algebra) A map between vector spaces which preserves the operations of vector addition and scalar multiplication.

linearity /ˌlɪniˈæɹəti/ linearities n
linearitet
The state of being linear.
linearitet linjäritet
(mathematics) A relationship between several quantities which can be considered as proportional and expressed in terms of linear algebra, or any mathematical property of a relationship, operation or function that is analogous to such proportionality, satisfying additivity and homogeneity.

linearly independent adj
linjärt oberoende
(linear algebra) (Of a set of vectors or ring elements) whose nontrivial linear combinations are nonzero

lined /laɪnd/ more lined most lined adj
randig
(of paper) Having lines, ruled.

linen /ˈlɪnɪn/ linens n
linne
(uncountable) Thread or cloth made from flax fiber.
(countable) Domestic textiles, such as tablecloths, bedding, towels, underclothes, etc., that are made of linen or linen-like fabrics of cotton or other fibers; linens.
A light beige colour, like that of linen cloth undyed.

linen closet linen closets n
linneskåp
A shelved closet or cupboard used for the storage of household linen, particularly bedlinen and associated bedding, but also bathroom and kitchen linen (towels, etc.).

linendraper linendrapers n
lärftskramhandlare lärftskrämare manufakturhandlare
(archaic) A retailer of fabrics.

liner /ˈlaɪnə/ liners n
linjefartyg
A large passenger-carrying ship, especially one on a regular route; an ocean liner.

liner lock liner locks n
liner lock-kniv

linesman linesmen n
linjedomare linjeman AD ass-domare assisterande domare
(football) An assistant referee.

ling /li(ː)ŋ/ /lɪŋ/ ling lings n
långa
Any of various marine food fish, of the genus Molva, resembling the cod.
ljung
Any of various varieties of heather or broom.

linger /ˈlɪŋɡə/ /ˈlɪŋɡɚ/ v
bestå dröja kvar fortleva leva kvar släntra söla
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.

lingerie /-ɹi/ /ˈlæn.ʒə.ɹi/ /ˈlɑn.ʒə.ɹi/ /ˈlɔ̃.(d)ʒə.ɹæɪ/ /ˌlɑn.ʒəˈɹeɪ/ /ˌlɔn.(d)ʒəˈɹæɪ/ lingeries n
damunderkläder raffset
Underwear or nightclothes, especially when lacy or designed to be seductive.

lingonberry lingonberries n
lingon
The berry of this shrub.

lingual /ˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/ /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
lingval tung-
(anatomy, dentistry, relational) Related to, near, or on the side toward the tongue.

linguicide n
språkdöd språkmord
The death of a language, either naturally or from political causes.

linguine /lɪŋˈɡwini/ /lɪŋˈɡwiːnɪ/ linguines n
linguine
Ribbons of pasta, cut from a sheet, not as wide as tagliatelle.

linguist /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/ linguists n
lingvist språkforskare språkvetare
One who studies linguistics.

linguistic /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
språklig lingvistisk
Of or relating to language.
lingvistisk språkvetenskaplig
Of or relating to linguistics.

linguistics /liŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
lingvistik språkvetenskap
The systematic and scholarly study of language.

liniment /ˈlɪnəmənt/ liniments n
liniment
A topical medical preparation intended to be rubbed into the skin with friction, as for example to relieve symptoms of arthritis.

lining /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/ linings n
foder
A covering for the inside surface of something.
The material used for such a covering.

link /lɪŋk/ links n
länk anknytning
(computing) The connection between buses or systems.
länk led
(kinematics) Any one of the several elementary pieces of a mechanism, such as the fixed frame, or a rod, wheel, mass of confined liquid, etc., by which relative motion of other parts is produced and constrained.
(chemistry) A bond of affinity, or a unit of valence between atoms; applied to a unit of chemical force or attraction.
länk hyperlänk
(engineering) Any intermediate rod or piece for transmitting force or motion, especially a short connecting rod with a bearing at each end; specifically (in steam engines) the slotted bar, or connecting piece, to the opposite ends of which the eccentric rods are jointed, and by means of which the movement of the valve is varied, in a link motion.

link /lɪŋk/ v
förbinda länka sammanlänka
(transitive) To connect two or more things.
länka
(intransitive, of a Web page) To contain a hyperlink to another page.

linked list linked lists n
länkad lista
(computer science) A simple linear data structure, each of whose nodes includes a pointer to the next (and sometimes previous) node in the list, enabling traversal of the structure in at least one direction from any starting point.

linker /ˈlɪŋkə/ /ˈlɪŋkɚ/ linkers n
länkare
(compilation) A computer program that takes one or more objects generated by compilers and assembles them into a single executable program.

linkrot /ˈlɪŋkˌɹɑt/ /ˈlɪŋkˌɹɒt/ n
länkröta
(Internet) The steady increase in the number of broken hyperlinks as webpages are moved or removed.

linnet /ˈlɪnɪt/ linnets n
hämpling
A small passerine bird, the common linnet (Linaria cannabina, syn. Carduelis cannabina), in the finch family Fringillidae, native to Europe, western Asia, and north Africa.

linocut /ˈlaɪnoʊˌkət/ /ˈlʌɪnəʊkʌt/ linocuts n
linoleumsnitt
(art, printing) A type of woodcut in which a block of linoleum is used for the relief surface; the design cut into the block.

linoleum /lɪˈnoʊli.əm/ /lɪˈnəʊli.əm/ linoleums n
linoleum korkmatta
An inexpensive waterproof covering used especially for floors, made from solidified linseed oil over a burlap or canvas backing, or from its modern replacement, polyvinyl chloride.

linseed /ˈlɪnsiːd/ linseeds n
linfrö
The seed of the flax plant, which yields linseed oil.

linseed oil linseed oils n
linolja
An oil, extracted from flax seeds, used as a drying agent in paints, varnishes etc.

linstock linstocks n
luntstake
(historical) A pointed forked staff, shod with iron at the foot, to hold a lighted match for firing cannon.

lint /lɪnt/ lints n
ludd
Clinging fuzzy fluff that clings to fabric or accumulates in one's pockets or navel etc.

lintel /ˈlɪn.təl/ lintels n
dörrbalk dörrträ fönsterbalk överstycke
(architectural element) A horizontal structural beam spanning an opening, such as between the uprights of a door or a window, and which supports the wall above.

lion /ˈlaɪən/ lion lioness lions n
lejon
A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.
(in particular) A male lion, as opposed to a lioness.
(by extension) Any of various extant and extinct big cats, especially the mountain lion.
A Chinese foo dog.
An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.
A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity.
A light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
(historical) An old Scottish coin, with a lion on the obverse, worth 74 shillings.

lion cub lion cubs n
lejonunge
(male or female) A young lion

lion dance lion dances n
lejondans
A traditional Chinese dance where performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume.

lion tamer lion tamers n
lejontämjare
A circus performer who interacts with a lion as an entertainment.

lion's den lions' dens n
lejonkula
(idiomatic) Any dangerous or frightening place.

lion's share /ˈlaɪ.əns ʃɛə/ /ˈlaɪ.ənz ʃɛ(ə)ɹ/ lion's shares lions' shares n
lejonpart
(idiomatic) The majority; a large or generous portion.

lioness /ˈlaɪ.ə.nɛs/ /ˈlaɪ.ə.nɪs/ lion lionesses n
lejoninna lejonhona
A female lion (animal).

lip /lɪp/ lips n
läpp
(countable) Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of the mouth.
(countable) A part of the body that resembles a lip, such as the edge of a wound or the labia.
(by extension, countable) The projecting rim of an open container or a bell, etc.; a short open spout.

lip balm lip balms n
läppbalsam
A substance topically applied to the lips of the mouth to relieve chapped or dry lips, angular cheilitis or stomatitis, and cold sores.

lip gloss lip glosses n
läppglans
A cosmetic product applied to the lips to make them look shinier.

lip service n
läpparnas bekännelse
(idiomatic) Promising but empty talk; words without action or intention.

lip sync n
läppsynk playback
(music, singing) The synchronization of prerecorded audio signals and movement of the lips such that there is no lack of simultaneity between them.

lip-sync v
läppsynka mima
(music, singing) To move lips in synchronization with sounds (generally recorded) so it appears they are the source of the sounds.

lip-syncing n
playback
The act of lip-syncing

lipase lipases n
lipas
(enzyme) Any of a group of enzymes which catalyses the hydrolysis of lipids.

lipid /ˈlɪpɪd/ lipids n
lipid
(organic compound) Any of a group of organic compounds including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides. Lipids are characterized by being insoluble in water, and account for most of the fat present in the human body.

lipophilic more lipophilic most lipophilic adj
lipofil
Having the quality of dissolving in lipids

lipoprotein lipoproteins n
lipoprotein
Any of a large group of complexes of protein and lipid with many biochemical functions.

lipoprotein lipase lipoprotein lipases n
lipoproteinlipas
(enzyme) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of a lipoprotein

liposuction /ˈlai.poʊ.ˌsʌk.ʃn̩/ liposuctions n
fettsugning
(medicine) A cosmetic surgery procedure in which excess fat is removed from a specific area by suction.

lipreading n
läppavläsning läppläsning
The act of reading lips.

lipstick /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/ lipsticks n
läppstift
(uncountable) Makeup for the lips.
(countable) A stick of this makeup.

liquefied natural gas n
flytande naturgas
(petrochemistry) Natural gas that has been cooled and compressed to liquid form for transport and storage.

liqueur /lɪˈk(j)ɔɹ/ /lɪˈk(j)ɝ/ /lɪˈkjuɹ/ /lɪˈkjɔː/ /lɪˈkjʊə/ liqueurs n
likör
A flavoured alcoholic beverage that is usually very sweet and contains a high percentage of alcohol.

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ more liquid most liquid adj
flytande vätska
Flowing freely like water; fluid; not solid and not gaseous; composed of particles that move freely among each other on the slightest pressure.

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ liquids n
vätska
A substance that is flowing, and keeping no shape, such as water; a substance of which the molecules, while not tending to separate from one another like those of a gas, readily change their relative position, and which therefore retains no definite shape, except that determined by the containing receptacle; an inelastic fluid.

liquid crystal liquid crystals n
flytande kristall
(chemistry, physics) A phase of matter similar to a liquid, in which the molecules are arranged regularly in one or two dimensions.

liquid democracy liquid democracies n
flytande demokrati
(politics) a form of democracy where the electorate may choose to either vote directly or vest their voting power on delegates, and can withdraw their power from these delegates at any time.

liquid phase liquid phases n
flytande form
(physics) One of the three fundamental structural phases of matter in which the thermal mobility of molecules or atoms is comparable with the cohesiveness, having them connected but fluid in a mass.

liquidate /ˈlɪkwədeɪt/ /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/ v
likvidera
(transitive) To settle the affairs of (a company), by using its assets to pay its debts.
(transitive) To convert (assets) into cash; to redeem.
(transitive) to kill, destroy, eliminate (mostly for political or ideological reasons)

liquidation /ˌlɪkwəˈdeɪʃən/ liquidations n
likvidation
The selling of the assets of a business as part of the process of dissolving the business.

liquidity /lɪkˈwɪdəti/ liquidities n
flytande tillstånd
(uncountable) The state or property of being liquid.
likviditet
(economics, countable) An asset's property of being able to be sold without affecting its value; the degree to which it can be easily converted into cash.
(finance) Availability of cash over short term: ability to service short-term debt.

liquor /ˈlɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪk.ɚ/ liquors n
sprit likör
(chiefly, US, Canada, Australia) Strong alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation; more broadly, any alcoholic drink.

liquor store liquor stores n
spritaffär spritbutik
(US, Canada) A shop that sells alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises.

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ lisps n
läspning
The habit or an act of lisping.

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ v
läspa
To pronounce the consonant ‘s’ imperfectly; to give ‘s’ and ‘z’ the sounds of ‘th’ (/θ/, /ð/). This is a speech impediment common among children.

list /lɪst/ lists n
lista
A register or roll of paper consisting of a compilation or enumeration of a set of possible items; the compilation or enumeration itself. [from 1600]
(computing, programming) A codified representation of a list used to store data or in processing; especially, in the Lisp programming language, a data structure consisting of a sequence of zero or more items.

list price list prices n
listpris
(business) The retail selling price of an item, as recommended by the manufacturer or retail distributor, or as listed in a catalog.

listed company listed companies n
börsbolag
A company whose shares are traded in a stock exchange.

listen /ˈlɪs.ən/ [ˈlɪs.n̩] v
lyssna höra
To use one's sense of hearing in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.
lyda lyssna
(intransitive) To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.

listener /ˈlɪs(ə)nə/ /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ listeners n
lyssnare åhörare
Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast.

listenership /ˈlɪsnəʃɪp/ /ˈlɪsnɚʃɪp/ /ˈlɪsənəʃɪp/ /ˈlɪsənɚʃɪp/ listenerships n
åhörare
The audience that listens to a certain form or genre of audio material (specifically (Internet, radio) , an audio broadcast such as a radio program or a podcast).

listening comprehension n
hörförståelse
The ability to understand spoken language.

listless /ˈlɪstləs/ more listless most listless adj
håglös apatisk likgiltig loj
Lacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.

litany /ˈlɪtəni/ litanies n
litania
A ritual liturgical prayer in which a series of prayers recited by a leader are alternated with responses from the congregation.

lite /laɪt/ adj
lätt
Light in composition, notably low in fat, calories etc. Most commonly used commercially.

literacy /ˈlɪtəɹəsi/ /ˈlɪtɹəsi/ [-ɾ(ə)ɹə-] literacies n
läskunnighet läs- och skrivkunnighet skrivkunnighet
The ability to read and write.

literal /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/ /ˈlɪɾəɹəl/ more literal most literal adj
bokstavlig
Exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation; according to the letter or verbal expression; real; not figurative or metaphorical, and etymonic rather than idiomatic.
ordagrann bokstavlig
Following the letter or exact words; not free; not taking liberties

literally /ˈlɪtəɹəli/ /ˈlɪtɹəli/ more literally most literally adv
bokstavligen bokstavligt talat
Word for word; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor.

literary /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈlɪtəɹəɹi/ /ˈlɪtəɹɛ(ə)ɹi/ [ˈɫɪɾəɹɛ(ə)ɹi] more literary most literary adj
litterär
Relating to literature.
Relating to writers, or the profession of literature.

literary criticism n
litteraturkritik
(literature) The study, discussion, evaluation, and interpretation of literature.

literary science n
litteraturvetenskap
In many European countries, all kinds of scientific study pertinent to literature, including history of literature, literary criticism, comparative literature, and literary theory.

literate /ˈlɪtəɹət/ more literate most literate adj
läs- och skrivkunnig läskunnig skrivkunnig
Able to read and write; having literacy.
beläst
Knowledgeable in literature, writing; literary; well-read.

literature /ˈlɪt.ə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ə.ɹə.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪt.ɚ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ɹə.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪt.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ/ [ˈlɪt͡ʃ.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ] [ˈlɪɾ.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ] literatures n
litteratur
The body of all written works.
The collected creative writing of a nation, people, group, or culture.
(usually preceded by the) All the papers, treatises, etc. published in academic journals on a particular subject.

literature search literature searches n
litteratursökning
A systematic search through published literature in order to produce a literature review.

lithe /laɪð/ /laɪθ/ lither lithest adj
lugn
(obsolete) Mild; calm.
slank smärt
Slim but not skinny.
smidig böjlig
Capable of being easily bent; flexible.

lithium /ˈlɪθi.əm/ lithiums n
litium
(uncountable) The simplest alkali metal, the lightest solid element, and the third lightest chemical element (symbol Li) with an atomic number of 3. It is a soft, silvery metal.

lithium aluminium hydride n
litiumaluminiumhydrid
(inorganic compound) LiAlH4, a powerful reducing agent with many applications in organic chemistry; contains the aluminohydride anion AlH4-.

lithium carbonate n
litiumkarbonat
(organic compound) The lithium salt of carbonic acid, Li2CO3, used in the manufacture of glass and ceramics, and medically, in the treatment of bipolar disorder.

lithograph /ˈlɪθəɡɹæf/ /ˈlɪθəɡɹɑːf/ lithographs n
litografi
A printed image produced by lithography.

lithography /lɪθˈɒɡɹəfi/ lithographies n
litografi
The process of printing an image by drawing the image with a water-repellent material onto a hard, flat surface (typically metal), then copying the surface by applying water and ink (or the equivalent) to it and pressing another material against it. [from 1813]

lithosphere lithospheres n
litosfär
(geology) The rigid, mechanically strong, outer layer of the Earth; divided into twelve major plates.

litmus /ˈlɪtməs/ litmuses n
lackmus
(uncountable) A dyestuff extracted from certain lichens, that changes color when exposed to pH levels greater than or less than certain critical levels.

litmus paper litmus papers n
lackmuspapper

litmus test litmus tests n
lackmustest
(chemistry) A simple test for the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, using litmus paper.
(figuratively, by extension) Any test which produces a decisive result (for example, determining whether to appoint someone to a job) by measuring a single indicator.

litre /ˈli.tɚ/ /ˈliː.tə/ [ˈli.ɾɚ] litres n
liter
The metric unit of fluid measure, equal to one cubic decimetre. Symbols: l, L, ℓ

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ [ˈlɪɾɚ] litters n
bärstol bår
(countable) A platform mounted on two shafts, or a more elaborate construction, designed to be carried by two (or more) people to transport one (in luxury models sometimes more) third person(s) or (occasionally in the elaborate version) a cargo, such as a religious idol.
kull
(collective, countable) The offspring of a mammal born in one birth.
strö
(uncountable) Material used as bedding for animals.
(uncountable) Absorbent material used in an animal's litter tray
sopor avfall skräp
(uncountable) Collectively, items discarded on the ground.
fjolårslöv lövtäcke
(uncountable) Layer of fallen leaves and similar organic matter in a forest floor.

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ [ˈlɪɾɚ] v
skräpa ner
(intransitive) To drop or throw trash without properly disposing of it (as discarding in public areas rather than trash receptacles).

litter box litter boxes n
kattlåda
A box used to provide a soiling area for (usually) pet cats, generally filled with kitty litter, sand, clay chips, etc.

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪt(ə)l/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ [ˈlɪtʰɫ̩] [ˈlɪɾɫ̩] [ˈɫɪɾɫ̩] least less lesser littler littlest adj
liten
Small in size.
Very young.
lille- yngre
(of a sibling) Younger.

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪt(ə)l/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ [ˈlɪtʰɫ̩] [ˈlɪɾɫ̩] [ˈɫɪɾɫ̩] least less lesser adv
lite
Not much.

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪt(ə)l/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ [ˈlɪtʰɫ̩] [ˈlɪɾɫ̩] [ˈɫɪɾɫ̩] least less determiner
lite
Not much, only a little: only a small amount (of).

little bittern little bitterns n
dvärgrördrom
A bittern of the species Ixobrychus minutus.
A bittern of the genus Ixobrychus.

little black dress little black dresses n
den lilla svarta
A simply cut and often quite short evening or cocktail dress.

little boy little boys n
gosse småpojke
A male child, especially one younger than ten years of age.
(AU, NZ) A small saveloy often consumed with tomato sauce at parties, also known as a cocktail sausage or a cheerio.

little bunting little buntings n
dvärgsparv
Emberiza pusilla, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

little bustard little bustards n
småtrapp
Tetrax tetrax, a migratory bird of the family Otididae (bustards) found in parts of Europe and Central Asia

little egret little egrets n
silkeshäger
A species of egret, Egretta garzetta, family Ardeidae, widely distributed throughout the Old World, the Caribbean, and Eastern North America.

little finger little fingers n
lillfinger
The outermost and smallest finger of the hand, next to the ring finger, farthest from the thumb.

little girl little girls n
flicka flickebarn jänta tjej tös
A female child, especially one younger than ten years of age.

little grebe little grebes n
smådopping
A small freshwater bird of Europe (Tachybaptus ruficollis).

little green man /ˌlɘtɘl ˈɡɹin ˌmɛn/ /ˌlɪtəl ˈɡɹin ˌman/ /ˌlɪtəl ˈɡɹin ˌmæn/ [ˌlɘ.ɾɯ ˈɡɹɘ̯ĩm ˌmɛ̞̃n̆] [ˌlɪ.t͡ʔɫ̩ ˈɡɹɪ̃i̯m ˌmãn̆] [ˌlɪ.ɾɫ̩ ˈɡɹɪ̃i̯m ˌmɛ̃ə̯n̆] [ˌlɪ.ʔo-] little green men n
små gröna män
(chiefly, science fiction) A conventional fictional alien from outer space in the form of a small humanoid with green skin.

little owl /ˈlɪtəl ˌaʊl/ little owls n
minervauggla
A species of small European owl, Athene noctua.

little person little people little persons n
kortväxt
(euphemistic) A person with dwarfism, or short stature resulting from a medical condition.
småfolk
(fantasy) A small magical humanoid creature, such as an elf, leprechaun, or fairy.

little pitchers have big ears proverb
små grytor har också öron
Small children often overhear more of what is said than adults realize or desire.

little stint little stints n
småsnäppa
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris minuta)

little toe little toes n
lilltå
The smallest toe of the human foot.

littoral /ˈlɪtəɹəl/ adj
kust-
Of or relating to the shore, especially the seashore.

liturgical /lɪˈtɝd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
liturgisk
Pertaining to liturgy.

liturgics n
liturgik
The academic discipline dedicated to the study of liturgy (public worship rites, rituals, and practices).

liturgy /ˈlɪtəd͡ʒi/ /ˈlɪtɚd͡ʒi/ liturgies n
liturgi
A predetermined or prescribed set of rituals that are performed, usually by a religion.

livable more livable most livable adj
beboelig trevlig
Endurable, survivable, suitable for living in, inhabitable.

live /laɪv/ more live most live adj
levande
(only used attributively) Having life; that is alive.
(engineering) Imparting power; having motion.
skarp
(programming) Of an object or value: that may potentially be used in the future execution of a program.
Of an environment where sound is recorded: having noticeable reverberation.
(linguistics) Of a syllable in languages such as Thai and Burmese: resonating, not ending abruptly.
direkt
(broadcasting) Being broadcast ("on the air"), as it happens.
strömförande
(circuitry) Electrically charged or energized, usually indicating that the item may cause electrocution if touched.

live /laɪv/ more live most live adv
direkt
Of an event, as it happens; in real time; direct.

live /lɪv/ v
leva
(intransitive) To be alive; to have life.
(intransitive) To survive; to persevere; to continue.
(transitive) To spend, as one's life; to pass; to maintain; to continue in, constantly or habitually.
bo leva
(intransitive) To have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside.

live and learn v
man lär så länge man lever
An exhortation to gain knowledge from lived experiences. Commonly used after a misfortune to indicate a moral lesson.

live and let live v
lev och låt leva
(idiomatic) To be tolerant; to enjoy the pleasures and opportunities which life offers and to allow others to do the same.

live by the sword, die by the sword proverb
alla som griper till svärd skall dödas med svärd
One who uses violence can expect a violent response; it is better to try to use peaceful means wherever possible.

live on v
leva av
(idiomatic, transitive) To survive solely by consuming a certain thing.

live stream /ˈlaɪv ˈstɹiːm/ live streams n
streaming
A real-time broadcast of audio or video over the Internet.

live under a rock v
leva under en sten
(figurative) To be isolated from knowledge of current events.

live up v
göra skäl för leva upp
(intransitive, followed by to) To fulfil the expectations placed upon one.

livelihood /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/ /ˈlaɪvlɪhʊd/ livelihoods n
levebröd försörjning
A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income). [from 14th c.]

lively /ˈlaɪv.li/ livelier liveliest adj
livlig
Full of life; energetic.

liven up v
leva upp
(intransitive) To become more happy, energetic or positive

liver /ˈlɪvə/ /ˈlɪvɚ/ livers n
lever
(anatomy) A large organ in the body that stores and metabolizes nutrients, destroys toxins and produces bile. It is responsible for thousands of biochemical reactions.
(countable, uncountable) This organ, as taken from animals used as food.

liver cancer liver cancers n
levercancer
(diseases) A malignant neoplasm of the liver.

liver fluke liver flukes n
leverflundra
Any of several parasitic trematode worms that infect the livers of various mammals, including humans.

livermorium /ˌlɪvəɹˈmɔːɹiəm/ n
livermorium
The chemical element with atomic number 116 (symbol Lv).

liverwort /ˈlɪv.ə.wɜːt/ /ˈlɪv.ɚ.wɔːɹt/ /ˈlɪv.ɚ.wɝːt/ liverworts n
levermossa
A type of bryophyte with a leafy stem or leafless thallus characterized by a dominant gametophyte stage and a lack of stomata on the sporophyte stage of the life cycle.

livery /ˈlɪ.və.ɹi/ /ˈlɪv.ɹi/ liveries n
livré
Any distinctive identifying uniform worn by a group, such as the uniform worn by chauffeurs and male servants.

livestock /ˈlaɪvstɑk/ /ˈlaɪvstɒk/ livestocks n
boskap
Farm animals; animals domesticated for cultivation.

livid /ˈlɪvɪd/ livider lividest more livid most livid adj
rasande
(informal) So angry that one turns pale; very angry; furious.

living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ adj
levande
Having life; alive.
In use or existing.
True to life.

living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ livings n
liv
(uncountable) The state of being alive.

living conditions n
livsvillkor
The conditions in which someone lives, seen in terms of their sanitary value, social, status etc.

living dead n
levande död
(fiction, usually with the) The undead; zombies, vampires, etc.

living fossil /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfɑsl̩/ /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfɒsl̩/ living fossils n
levande fossil
(evolutionary theory) Any species discovered first as a fossil and believed extinct, but which is later found living; an organism that has remained unchanged over geological periods. [from 1859]

living room /ˈlɪvɪŋ ɹuːm/ living rooms n
vardagsrum finrum stora rummet
(countable) A room in a private house used for general social and leisure activities.

living street living streets n
gångfartsområde
A street designed primarily in the interests of pedestrians and cyclists, while motor vehicles are allowed to use it with caution.

lizard /ˈlɪz.əd/ /ˈlɪz.ɚd/ lizards n
ödla ödledjur
(chiefly, in attributive use) Lizard skin, the skin of these reptiles.

llama /ˈjɑmə/ /ˈlɑmə/ /ˈlɑː.mə/ llamas n
lama
A South American mammal of the camel family, Lama glama, used as a domestic beast of burden and a source of wool and meat.

lo /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ interjection
si skåda
(archaic) look, see, behold (in an imperative sense).

lo and behold interjection
hör och häpna
Used to express surprise.

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ loads n
last börda
A burden; a weight to be carried.
last
A certain number of articles or quantity of material that can be transported or processed at one time.
(electrical engineering) The electrical current or power delivered by a device.
sats
(vulgar, slang) The contents (e.g. semen) of an ejaculation.

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ v
ladda lasta
(transitive) To put a load on or in (a means of conveyance or a place of storage).
(transitive) To fill (a firearm or artillery) with munition.
(transitive, computing) To read (data or a program) from a storage medium into computer memory.
(intransitive, computing) To transfer from a storage medium into computer memory.

loaded /ˈloʊdɪd/ /ˈləʊdɪd/ more loaded most loaded adj
tät
(of a projectile weapon) Having a live round of ammunition in the chamber.
(colloquial) Possessing great wealth.
(slang) Drunk.

loader /ˈloʊdɚ/ loaders n
hjullastare
A tractor with a scoop, for example: front-end loader, front loader, endloader, payloader, bucket loader, wheel loader, etc.

loading /ˈloʊ.dɪŋ/ /ˈləʉ.dɪŋ/ /ˈləʊ.dɪŋ/ loadings n
lastning laddning
(countable, uncountable) The process by which something is loaded.

loaf /loʊf/ /ləʊf/ loaves n
limpa
(also loaf of bread) A block of bread after baking.

loam /loʊm/ /lum/ /ləʊm/ /lʊm/ loams n
lerjord mylla
(geology) A type of soil; an earthy mixture of sand, silt and clay, with organic matter to which its fertility is chiefly due.

loan /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ loans n
lån
(law, banking, finance) A sum of money or other property that a natural or legal person borrows from another with the condition that it be returned or repaid over time or at a later date (sometimes with interest).

loan shark loan sharks n
lånehaj
Someone who lends money at exorbitant rates of interest.

loanword /ˈloʊnˌwɝd/ /ˈləʊnˌwɜː(ɹ)d/ loanwords n
lånord främmande ord låneord
A word directly taken into one language from another one with little or no adaptation.

loathing /ˈloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈləʊðɪŋ/ loathings n
avsky
Sense of revulsion, distaste, detestation, extreme hatred or dislike.

lob /lɒb/ lobs n
lobb
(ball, sports) A pass or stroke which arches high into the air.

lob /lɒb/ v
lobba
(transitive) To throw or hit a ball into the air in a high arch.

lobbyist /ˈlɑ.bi.ɪst/ /ˈlɒ.bi.ɪst/ lobbyists n
lobbyist
A person who is paid to lobby politicians and encourage them to vote a certain way or otherwise use their office to effect a desired result.

lobe /ləʊb/ lobes n
lob
(anatomy) A clear division of an organ that can be determined at the gross anatomy level, especially one of the parts of the brain, liver or lung. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

lobelia /loʊˈbiːliə/ lobelias n
lobelia
A member of the genus Lobelia, flowering plants in the Lobelioideae subfamily of family Campanulaceae, containing many species, some of which are garden plants.

lobotomize v
lobotomera
(transitive) To perform a lobotomy upon.

lobotomy /ləˈbɑː.ɾə.mi/ /ləˈbɒt.ə.mi/ lobotomies n
lobotomi
A surgical operation on the frontal lobe of the brain intent on treating certain mental illnesses.

lobscouse lobscouses n
lapskojs
(nautical) A dish of meat stewed with vegetables and ship biscuit.

lobster /ˈlɑb.stɚ/ /ˈlɒb.stə/ lobsters n
hummer
A crustacean of the Nephropidae family, dark green or blue-black in colour turning bright red when cooked, with a hard shell and claws, which is used as a seafood.
A crustacean of the Palinuridae family, pinkish red in colour, with a hard, spiny shell but no claws, which is used as a seafood.

lobster pot lobster pots n
tina
A trap used to catch lobsters, resembling a crate with a small opening that a lobster can enter but has trouble exiting.

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ more local most local adj
lokal
(computing, of a resource) Connected directly to a particular computer, processor, etc.; able to be accessed offline.
(computing, of a variable or identifier) Having limited scope (either lexical or dynamic); only accessible within a certain portion of a program.
(group theory, of a property of a finite group) Detectable from the behavior of the normalizers of the nontrivial p-subgroups.
(algebra, algebraic geometry, of a property P of a ring R (or an R-module M)) Such that the following conditions are equivalent: (1) P holds for R (M); (2) P holds for the localization R_\mathfrak{p} (M_\mathfrak{p}) for all prime ideals \mathfrak{p} of R; (3) P holds for the localization R_\mathfrak{m} (M_\mathfrak{m}) for all maximal ideals \mathfrak{m} of R.
(medicine) Of or pertaining to a restricted part of an organism.

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ locals n
lokalbo lokalinvånare
A person who lives near a given place.

local derby local derbies n
derby
A sports match between local rival teams.

local maximum local maxima local maximums n
lokalt maximum
(mathematics) A maximum within a restricted domain; a point on a function whose value is greater than the values of all other points near it, especially if another local maximum of greater value is known to exist.

local train local trains n
lokaltåg regionaltåg
(rail) A train (either the service or the train itself) making stops at all stations along its route.

locale /loʊˈkæl/ /ləʊˈkɑːl/ locales n
språk
(computing) The set of settings related to the language and region in which a computer program executes. Examples are language, currency and time formats, character encoding etc.

locality /loʊˈkæl.ɪ.ti/ /ləʊˈkæl.ɪ.ti/ localities n
lokalitet
The situation or position of an object.
tätort
(geography) A built-up area, i.e. a city, town or village

localization /ˌləʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ localizations n
språkanpassning översättning
(software engineering) The act, process, or result of making a product suitable for use in a particular country or region.

locate /loʊˈkeɪt/ /ləʊˈkeɪt/ /ləˈkeɪt/ /ˈloʊkeɪt/ v
placera
(transitive) To place; to set in a particular spot or position.

location /loʊˈkeɪʃən/ /ləʊˈkeɪʃən/ locations n
läge plats
A particular point or place in physical space.
lokalisering
An act of locating.

locative case locative cases n
lokativ
(linguistics, grammar) A case used to indicate place, or the place where, or wherein; corresponding roughly to the English prepositions "in", "on", "at", and "by".

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ locks n
lås
Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
lock
A tuft or length of hair, wool, etc.
sluss
A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.
lås sluss
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ v
fastna låsa sig
(intransitive) To become fastened in place.
låsa
(transitive) To fasten with a lock.

lock out lock outs n
lockout
an event in which an employer bars employees from working

lock out v
låsa ute
(transitive) To inadvertently prevent (a person, particularly oneself) from entering a place, by leaving it locked.

lock up v
frysa
(transitive, computing) To cause (a program) to cease responding or to freeze.

lock-in lock-ins n
inlåsning
(legal) A situation in which members of an industry have agreed to adopt a certain standard and have retooled their production to meet this standard, thus making it very costly to change to a different standard.

lockdown /ˈlɑkˌdaʊn/ /ˈlɒkˌdaʊn/ lockdowns n
nedstängning
The confinement of people in their own rooms (e.g., in a school) or cells (in a prison), or to their own homes or areas (e.g., in the case of a city- or nation-wide issue) as a security measure after or amid a disturbance or as a non-pharmaceutical intervention in a pandemic.

locked /lɑkt/ /lɒkt/ adj
låst
Having undergone locking; secured by a lock.
(computing) Protected by a mutex or other token restricting access to a resource.

locker room talk n
grabbig
(slang) A type of boastful, lurid, chauvinistic conversation that commonly takes place in all-male locker rooms, especially such conversation concerning sexual conquests and the like.

locket /ˈlɑkɪt/ /ˈlɒkɪt/ lockets n
medaljong
A pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a photograph or other small item.
(archaic) The upper metallic cap of a sword’s scabbard.

locking lockings n
låsning
the act by which something is locked.

lockjaw lockjaws n
stelkramp
(pathology) A spasmodic, nervous system disease brought on by the tetanus bacteria. It causes muscles to seize up and may cause death by suffocation.

lockout lockouts n
lockout
(labor) The opposite of a strike; a labor disruption where management refuses to allow workers into a plant to work even if they are willing.

locksmith /ˈlɑksmɪθ/ /ˈlɒksmɪθ/ locksmiths n
låssmed
one who practices locksmithing

loco /ˈləʊ.kəʊ/ locos n
lok
(rail transport, informal) A locomotive.

locomotive /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/ /ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ locomotives n
lok lokomotiv
(rail transport) The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.

locus /ˈloʊkəs/ /ˈləʊkəs/ loci locuses n
locus
(genetics) A fixed position on a chromosome that may be occupied by one or more genes.

locust /ˈloʊ.kəst/ /ˈləʊ.kəst/ locusts n
gräshoppa vandringsgräshoppa
Any of various often leguminous trees and shrubs, especially of the genera Robinia and Gleditsia; the locust tree. [from 17th c.]

lodestar /ˈloʊd.stɑɹ/ /ˈləʉd.staː(ɹ)/ /ˈləʊd.stɑː(ɹ)/ lodestars n
ledstjärna
A star used as a navigation reference, particularly a pole star such as Polaris.
(figurative) A guiding tenet or principle.

lodestone /ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/ lodestones n
magnetit svartmalm
A naturally occurring magnet.
magnetit
(obsolete) The mineral magnetite.

lodge /lɑd͡ʒ/ /lɒd͡ʒ/ lodges n
fritidshus sportstuga
A building for recreational use such as a hunting lodge or a summer cabin.

lodging /ˈlɑd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ˈlɒd͡ʒɪŋ/ lodgings n
logi
A place to live or lodge.

loft /lɑft/ /lɒft/ /lɔft/ lofts n
vind
An attic or similar space (often used for storage) in the roof of a house or other building.

log /lɑɡ/ /lɒɡ/ /lɔɡ/ logs n
loggbok
stock
The trunk of a dead tree, cleared of branches.
Any bulky piece as cut from the above, used as timber, fuel etc.
(vulgar) A piece of feces.
dagbok diarium journal logg
A chronological record of actions, performances, computer/network usage, etc.
logg
(nautical) A floating device, usually of wood, used in navigation to estimate the speed of a vessel through water.

log /lɑɡ/ /lɒɡ/ /lɔɡ/ v
anteckna diarieföra journalföra logga
(transitive) To make, to add an entry (or more) in a log or logbook.
fälla
(transitive) To cut down (trees).

log cabin log cabins n
timmerstuga
A dwelling made from logs; especially, a small and simple one.

log drive log drives n
flottning
(US, Canada) the transport of timber down a river to a sawmill as a floating raft

log in v
logga in
(computing, transitive, intransitive) To gain access to a computer system, usually by providing a previously registered username and password.

log out v
logga ut
(computing) To exit a user account in a computer system, so that one is not recognized until signing in again.

loganberry loganberries n
loganbär
A hybrid berry, produced by crossing a raspberry with a blackberry, considered a species Rubus loganobaccus, a variety Rubus ursinus var. loganobaccus, or a nothospecies Rubus × loganobaccus.

logarithm /ˈlɑ.ɡə.ɹɪ.ð(ə)m/ /ˈlɑɡ.ə.ɹɪðm/ /ˈlɑɡ.əɹ.ɹɪðm/ /ˈlɑɡəɹ.ɹɪ.ðəm/ logarithms n
logaritm
(mathematics) For a number x, the power to which a given base number must be raised in order to obtain x. Written \log_b x. For example, \log_{10} 1000 = 3 because 10^3 = 1000 and \log_2 16 = 4 because 2^4 = 16.

logarithmic /ˌlɒɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/ adj
logaritmisk
(mathematics) Of or relating to logarithms.

logbook /ˈlɑɡ.bʊk/ /ˈlɔɡ.bʊk/ logbooks n
loggbok skeppsdagbok
(nautical) A book in which measurements from the ship's log are recorded, along with other salient details of the voyage.

loge /ləʊʒ/ loges n
loge
An exclusive box or seating region in older theaters and opera houses, having wider, softer, and more widely spaced seats than in the gallery.

loggerhead /ˈlɑ-/ /ˈlɒɡəhɛd/ /ˈlɔɡɚˌhɛd/ loggerheads n
rödstjärtad topptyrann
The rufous-tailed flycatcher (Myiarchus validus), a bird endemic to Jamaica.

loggerhead duck loggerhead ducks n
Falklandsångbåtsand
Tachyeres brachypterus, a shellfish-eating duck of the Falkland Islands; a poor diver, incapable of true flight.

loggerhead kingbird loggerhead kingbirds n
karibkungstyrann
Tyrannus caudifasciatus

loggerhead shrike loggerhead shrikes n
amerikansk törnskata
A species of shrike native to North America, Lanius ludovicianus.

logging loggings n
avverkning
An act or instance of logging (cutting down trees).
föra in logga
An act or instance of logging (making an entry in a log).

logic /ˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪk/ /ˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪk/ /ˈlɔd͡ʒ.ɪk/ logics n
logik
(uncountable) A method of human thought that involves thinking in a linear, step-by-step manner about how a problem can be solved. Logic is the basis of many principles including the scientific method.
(uncountable, mathematics) The mathematical study of relationships between rigorously defined concepts and of mathematical proof of statements.
(countable, mathematics) A formal or informal language together with a deductive system or a model-theoretic semantics.
(uncountable) Any system of thought, whether rigorous and productive or not, especially one associated with a particular person.
(countable, sociology) A system of thought or collection of rhetoric, especially one associated with a social practice.

logician /ləˈd͡ʒɪʃən/ logicians n
logiker
A person who studies or teaches logic.

login /ˈlɒɡ.ɪn/ logins n
användarnamn
(computing) Credentials: the combination of a user's identification and password used to enter a computer, program, network, etc.
logga in
(computing) The process or an instance of logging in.

logion /-ɒn/ /ˈloʊ.d͡ʒi.ən/ /ˈlɒ-/ /ˈləʊ.ɡɪ.ən/ logia n
logion
(specifically, Christianity) A saying that is attributed to Jesus in ancient or reconstructed texts that was (originally) handed down without narrative context.

logistics /ləˈd͡ʒɪstɪks/ n
logistik
(operations) The process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information from their point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of satisfying customer requirements.

logjam logjams n
bröt
An excess of logs being conveyed on a river, so that their motion halts.

logo /ˈloʊ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈləʊ.ɡəʊ/ logos n
logo logga logotyp
A visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of a company or organization.

logopedics n
logopedi
The study, and correction, of speech and language defects, disorders in communication and swallowing disorders.

logopedist logopedists n
logoped
A specialist who deals with the correction of the speech sounds, the disorders in writing, reading, the ability to create any forms of mathematical operations, disorders in use of language and swallowing disorders.

logophoric /ˌlɑɡəˈfɔɹɪk/ /ˌlɒɡəˈfɒɹɪk/ adj
logoforisk
(linguistics, of a pronoun) Exhibiting the property of a logophor.

logorrhea /ˌlɒ.ɡəˈɹɪ.ə/ /ˌlɔ.ɡəˈɹi.ə/ [-ɹiː-] [-ˈɹiː-] [ˌlɒ-] logorrheas n
logorré
(psychology) Excessive and often uncontrollable speaking due to a mental disorder.

logotype logotypes n
logotyp
A symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of an institution or other entity, usually referred to as a logo.

logout logouts n
utloggning
(computing) The act or process of logging out.

loin /lɔɪn/ loins n
länd
The part of the body (of humans and quadrupeds) at each side of the backbone, between the ribs and hips
fransyska
Any of several cuts of meat taken from this part of an animal

loincloth loincloths n
höftskynke
A garment worn about the loins and covering the crotch.

loiter /ˈlɔɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔɪtɚ/ [ˈlɔɪɾɚ] v
driva omkring driva runt drälla hänga lulla
To stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly.

loitering munition loitering munitions n
kamikazedrönare patrullrobot självmordsdrönare
(military, weaponry) A munition, often a UAV, that waits passively around the target area and attacks only once a target is located.

lollipop /ˈlɑ.li.pɑp/ /ˈlɒl.i.pɒp/ lollipops n
slickepinne klubba
An item of confectionery consisting of a piece of candy/sweet attached to a stick.

lone /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ adj
ensam
Solitary; having no companion.

lone wolf lone wolves n
ensamvarg
A wolf that is not part of a pack.
(metaphorically) A person who avoids the company of others; a loner; an independent or solitary person.

loneliness /ˈloʊnlinəs/ lonelinesses n
ensamhet
A feeling of depression resulting from being alone or from having no companions.
The condition or state of being alone or having no companions.

lonely /ˈloʊn.li/ /ˈləʊn.li/ lonelier loneliest adj
ensam
Unhappy because of feeling isolated from contact with other people.
öde
(of a, place or time) Unfrequented by people; desolate.

loner /ˈloʊnɚ/ loners n
ensamvarg enstöring särling
One who is alone, lacking or avoiding the company of others.

long /lɑŋ/ /lɒŋ/ /lɔŋ/ /lɔːŋ/ /lʊŋɡ/ longer longest adj
lång långsmal
Having much distance from one terminating point on an object or an area to another terminating point (usually applies to horizontal dimensions; see Usage Notes below).
lång
Having great duration.

long /lɑŋ/ /lɒŋ/ /lɔŋ/ /lɔːŋ/ /lʊŋɡ/ longer longest adv
långt
(chiefly, sports) Over a great distance in space.
länge
For a particular duration.
For a lengthy duration (see usage notes).

long /lɑŋ/ /lɒŋ/ /lɔŋ/ /lɔːŋ/ /lʊŋɡ/ v
längta
(intransitive) To await, aspire, desire greatly (something to occur or to be true).

long COVID /ˌlɒŋ ˈkəʊvɪd/ /ˌlɔŋ ˈkoʊvɪd/ n
postcovid
(diseases) Long-term sequelae or symptoms (such as brain fog, extreme fatigue, or shortness of breath) following a COVID-19 infection, which persist after the SARS-CoV-2 virus is no longer active. [from 2020]

long ago adv
fordom länge sedan längesen
At a time in the past, especially the distant past.

long arm of the law n
lagens långa arm
(idiomatic, almost always preceded by the) The influence or effectiveness of law enforcement institutions; law enforcement officers collectively.

long ball long balls n
långboll
(football) A kick in which the ball is kicked over the heads of other players into an empty space, into which an attacker is moving.

long for v
längta efter
(transitive) To have a desire for (a thing or an event).
längta tillbaka till
(transitive) To miss (someone).

long johns n
långkalsonger
(US) A full-length undergarment, worn on the bottom half of the body, or two-piece, to keep the wearer warm in cold weather.

long jump long jumps n
längdhopp
An athletics field event where competitors attempt to jump as far as possible, after taking a run-up; a jump such as one performed in such an event.

long live v
leve! länge leve!
May he, she, they, or it live for a long time; may it prosper.

long pepper long peppers n
långpeppar
The flowering vine Piper longum in the genus Piper (pepper) of family Piperaceae, cultivated for its characteristically long fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning.

long pig n
långgris
(euphemism) Human flesh used by cannibals as meat.

long story short adv
kort och gott
(idiomatic) Introducing a short version of, or simply the conclusion of, a relevant story.

long time no hear interjection
det var inte igår
(idiomatic) I haven't heard from you for a long time.

long time no see interjection
det var inte i går
(idiomatic) I (or we) have not seen you for a long time.

long ton long tons n
engelskt ton
(chiefly, _, historical) A traditional unit of mass equal to 20 hundredweights of 112 pounds avoirdupois each, equivalent to approximately 1016 kilograms.

long underwear n
underställ
Two-piece underwear with long legs and long sleeves that is normally worn during cold weather.

long weekend long weekends n
långhelg
A weekend extended by one or more days off falling on a day or days immediately preceding or following it.

long-billed dowitcher long-billed dowitchers n
större beckasinsnäppa
a long-legged and long-billed migratory wading bird, Limnodromus scolopaceus

long-eared owl /ˌlɒŋɪədˈaʊl/ long-eared owls n
hornuggla
Asio otus, a species of owl which breeds in Europe, Asia, and North America. Long eared owls are partially migratory, moving south in winter from the northern parts of their range.

long-haired longer-haired longest-haired adj
långhårig
Having long, uncut hair on the head.

long-legged buzzard long-legged buzzards n
örnvråk
Buteo rufinus, a bird of prey in the Buteo genus, resident or breeding from North Africa to central Asia.

long-sleeved more long-sleeved most long-sleeved adj
långärmad
(of a garment) Having long sleeves, often extending from shoulder to wrist.

long-spined bullhead long-spined bullheads n
oxsimpa
A species of the Cottidae family, Taurulus bubalis.

long-tailed duck long-tailed ducks n
alfågel
An Arctic sea bird (Clangula hyemalis).

long-tailed jaeger long-tailed jaegers n
fjällabb
An Arctic seabird of the skua family, Stercorarius longicaudus.

long-tailed shrike long-tailed shrikes n
rostgumpad törnskata
Lanius schach, a member of the shrike family (Laniidae), mainly found in Asia.

long-tailed tit long-tailed tits n
stjärtmes
Any of many subspecies of small passerine birds with long tails, Aegithalos caudatus, found throughout Europe and Asia

long-term longer-term longest-term adj
långtids-
Becoming evident after a relatively long time period.
långsiktig långvarig
Extending over a relatively long time period.

long-toed stint long-toed stints n
långtåsnäppa
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris subminuta)

long-winded /ˈlɔŋˌwɪndəd/ more long-winded most long-winded adj
långrandig
Tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; unnecessarily verbose.

longboat longboats n
storbåt
(nautical) The largest and thus the most capable of boats carried on a ship.

longbow /ˈlɒŋbəʊ/ longbows n
långbåge
A large bow that has a strong tension, and is usually more than 3 feet tall. The most famous longbows in history were the English longbows, which were crafted of yew.

longhorn beetle longhorn beetles n
långhorning
Any beetle from the Cerambycidae family, notable for their extremely long antennae.

longing /ˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/ longings n
längtan
An earnest and deep, not greatly passionate, but rather melancholic desire.

longitude /-tʃuːd/ /ˈlɑnd͡ʒəˌtud/ /ˈlɒnd͡ʒɪtjuːd/ /ˈlɒnɡɪtjuːd/ longitudes n
longitud längdgrad
(geography) Angular distance measured west or east of the prime meridian.
längdgrad geografisk längd
(geography, astronomy) Any imaginary line perpendicular to the equator and part of a great circle passing through the North Pole and South Pole.

longline longlines n
långrev
(fishing) gear consisting of a long and thick mainline, with baited hooks attached at intervals by means of branch lines called snoods (or gangions)

longship longships n
långskepp
A type of naval vessel made by the Vikings.

longshoreman longshoremen n
hamnarbetare stuveriarbetare
(US) A man employed to load and unload ships.

longwave adj
långvåg
(of radio waves) Having a wavelength of greater than 1000 meters.

loofah /ˈluːfə/ loofahs n
luffasläktet
Any of several tropical vines of the genus Luffa, having almost cylindrical fruit with a spongy, fibrous interior; the dishcloth gourd.

loogie /ˈluːɡi/ loogies n
loska snorloska
(US, slang) A thick quantity of sputum, usually containing phlegm.
slem
(US, slang) Any thick, disgusting liquid.

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ interjection
titta
Pay attention.

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ looks n
blick
The action of looking; an attempt to see.
A facial expression.
utseende
(often plural) Physical appearance, visual impression.

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ v
leta söka
se se ut titta kika verka kolla
To try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes.

look after v
passa
(transitive, obsolete) To expect, look forward to. [14th–18th c.]

look at v
titta på se på
(transitive) To observe or watch (something).
se över
to face (to be presented or confronted with; to have in prospect)

look before one leaps v
titta innan du hoppar
(idiomatic) To think before taking action.

look down on v
se ned på
(transitive, idiom) To regard or treat as inferior.

look for v
söka leta efter
(transitive) To search for; to seek.

look forward to v
se fram emot
(transitive, idiomatic) To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure. To be excited or eager to.

look like v
se ut verka
(idiomatic, impersonal) To seem; appear.
likna
(transitive) To be similar in appearance to; resemble.

look on v
titta på
(idiomatic) To watch; to observe without participating.

look out v
se upp titta ut
(intransitive, idiom) To be vigilant and aware often as an imperative to alert a person to danger.
titta ut
(transitive, idiom) To find by looking: to hunt out.

look up v
se upp
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see look,‎ up.
slå upp kolla upp
(transitive, idiomatic) To obtain, or seek to obtain, information about something.
To obtain information about something from a reference book.

look up to v
se upp
(transitive) To show respect or admiration for (someone); to see (someone) as a role model.

lookalike /ˈlʊkəlaɪk/ lookalikes n
dubbelgångare
Someone who physically resembles (looks like) someone else.
(North America) Something that looks very similar to or the same as the genuine article.

looker /ˈlʊk.ə/ /ˈlʊk.ɚ/ lookers n
snygging
(slang) Someone or something who is remarkably good-looking.

lookout /ˈlʊkaʊt/ lookouts n
utkik
A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.
A session of watching for an approaching enemy, police, etc.
A person on watch for approaching enemy, police, danger, etc.

loom /lum/ /luːm/ looms n
hota vara överhängande
A distorted appearance of something as seen indistinctly or from afar.
vävstol
A frame or machine of wood or other material, in which a weaver forms cloth out of thread; a machine for interweaving yarn or threads into a fabric, as in knitting or lace making.

loon /ˈluːn/ loons n
lom
(US, Canada) Any of various birds, of the order Gaviiformes, of North America and Europe that dive for fish and have a short tail, webbed feet and a yodeling cry.

loony /ˈluːni/ loonies n
galning knäppgök tokstolle
(informal) An insane or very foolish person.

loop /luːp/ loops n
ögla
A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself.
krets sluten krets
A complete circuit for an electric current.
looping
An aerobatic maneuver in which an aircraft flies a circular path in a vertical plane.

loophole /ˈluphoʊl/ /ˈluːphəʊl/ loopholes n
skottglugg
(historical) A slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light. Also written loop hole.
kryphål
(figurative) A method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule or law that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect.

loose /luːs/ looser loosest adj
lös
Not fixed in place tightly or firmly.
lösaktig promiskuös
(somewhat dated) Free from moral restraint; immoral, unchaste.

loose /luːs/ v
lossa
(transitive) To let loose, to free from restraints.

loosen /ˈluːsn̩/ v
gå upp
(transitive) To make loose.
lösa upp
(transitive) To relieve (the bowels) from constipation; to promote defecation.

loosestrife loosestrifes n
lysing
Any of certain flowering plants of the genera Lythrum and Lysimachia, which are not closely related.

loot /luːt/ /ɫʉːt/ v
plundra
(transitive) Synonym of plunder, to seize by violence particularly during the capture of a city during war or (video games) after successful combat.

lop /lɒp/ v
avkvista kvista
(transitive, usually with off) To cut off as the top or extreme part of anything, especially to prune a small limb off a shrub or tree, or sometimes to behead someone.

lop off v
snoppa
(transitive) To cut off as the top or extreme part of anything, especially to prune a small limb off a shrub or tree, or sometimes to behead someone.

loppers n
busksax
(plurale tantum) Pruning shears with long handles, used for lopping

lopsided /ˈlɑp.saɪ.dɪd/ /ˈlɒp.saɪ.dəd/ more lopsided most lopsided adj
skev
Not even or balanced; not the same on one side as on the other.

loquacious /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/ /ləʊˈkweɪʃəs/ more loquacious most loquacious adj
pratsam
Talkative; chatty.

loquat /ˈloʊkwɑt/ /ˈləʊkwɒt/ loquats n
japansk mispel
Any of species Eriobotrya japonica of trees (Japanese medlar, Chinese plum, Japanese plum).

lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ lords n
herre
(obsolete) The master of the servants of a household; (historical) the master of a feudal manor
One possessing similar mastery over others; (historical) any feudal superior generally; any nobleman or aristocrat; any chief, prince, or sovereign ruler; in Scotland, a male member of the lowest rank of nobility (the equivalent rank in England is baron)

lord protector lords protector n
riksföreståndare
Title of the regent for the king(dom) of England and/or king(dom) of Scotland.
Title of the head of state of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland

lordosis lordoses n
lordos svankrygg
(pathology) An excessive backwards curvature of the spine, causing a hollow in the back.

lore /lo(ː)ɹ/ /loə/ /lɔɹ/ /lɔː/ lores n
lära
All the facts and traditions about a particular subject that have been accumulated over time through education or experience.
saga
The backstory created around a fictional universe.

lose /luːz/ v
förlora mista
(transitive) To experience the death of (someone to whom one has an attachment, such as a relative or friend).
(transitive) To have (an organ) removed from one's body, especially by accident.
To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.
(transitive) To fail to win (a game, competition, trial, etc).
(ditransitive) To cause (someone) the loss of something; to deprive of.
förlora mista tappa bliva av med tappa bort varda av med
(transitive) To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability.
tappa förlora
(transitive) To shed (weight).
tappa bort förlora
(transitive) To be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer.

lose face v
tappa ansiktet förlora ansiktet
(idiomatic, intransitive) To lose the respect of others; to be humiliated or experience public disgrace.

lose one's temper /luːz wʌnz tɛmpə(ɹ)/ v
få spel gå i taket
(intransitive, idiomatic) To become angry or annoyed.

lose one's virginity v
förlora sin oskuld
To have sexual intercourse for the first time.

lose weight v
gå ner i vikt
(intransitive) To become less heavy or obese.

loser /luzɚ/ /luːzə(ɹ)/ losers n
förlorare
A person who loses; one who fails to win or thrive.
A person who is frequently unsuccessful in life.

loss /lɑs/ /lɒs/ /lɔs/ losses n
förluster
förlust
(countable) The result of no longer possessing an object, a function, or a characteristic due to external causes or misplacement.
(countable) Defeat; an instance of being defeated.
(countable) The death of a person or animal.
(uncountable) The condition of grief caused by losing someone or something, especially someone who has died.
(financial, countable) The sum an entity loses on balance.
(engineering) Electricity of kinetic power expended without doing useful work.

loss function loss functions n
förlustfunktion

loss leader /ˈlɒs ˈliːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔs ˈlidɚ/ loss leaders n
lockpris lockvara
(marketing) An item that is sold at or below cost in an effort to stimulate other profitable sales.

lossless /ˈlɒs.ləs/ more lossless most lossless adj
förlustfri
(information theory) Not losing information.

lossy /ˈlɑsi/ /ˈlɒsi/ /ˈlɔsi/ lossier lossiest adj
destruktiv
(computing, of an, algorithm, _, for converting or compressing data) Reducing the amount of information in data.

lost /lɑst/ /lɒst/ /lɔst/ /lɔːst/ loster lostest more lost most lost adj
vilse
Having wandered from, or unable to find, the way.

lost and found lost and founds n
upphittat
(US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) A department, service or location where items that are found can be claimed by their owners.

lost generation pn
förlorade generationen

lot /lɑt/ /lɒt/ /lɔt/ lots n
mängd
A separate portion; a number of things taken collectively.
bunt skara
(informal) A number of people taken collectively.
tomt
A distinct portion or plot of land, usually smaller than a field.
lott öde
That which happens without human design or forethought.
lott
Anything (as a die, pebble, ball, or slip of paper) used in determining a question by chance, or without human choice or will.
The part, or fate, that falls to one, as it were, by chance, or without one's planning.

lottery /ˈlɑtɚi/ /ˈlɒtəɹi/ /ˈlɒtɹi/ lotteries n
lotteri
A scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance, especially a gaming scheme in which one or more tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes, the other tickets are blanks.
(figuratively) Something decided by chance.

lottery ticket lottery tickets n
lott
A slip of paper drawn in a lottery, possibly redeemable for a prize.

lotus-eater lotus-eaters n
lotofager
(Greek mythology) A member of the legendary people living on an island dominated by the lotus tree, who have forgotten their homes due to the fruits' narcotic and stupefying effect.

loud /laʊd/ louder loudest adj
hög
(of a sound) Of great intensity.
ljudlig hög
(of a person, thing, event, etc.) Noisy.

loud and clear louder and clearer loudest and clearest adv
klart och tydligt
In a clear and easily understandable manner.

loudly /ˈlaʊdli/ loudlier loudliest more loudly most loudly adv
högljutt högt
In a loud manner; at a high volume.

loudspeaker /laʊdˈspiːkə/ /ˈlaʊdspiːkɚ/ loudspeakers n
högtalare
An electromechanical transducer that converts an electrical signal into audible sound.
An encasing containing one or more loudspeaker devices and usually other electrical equipment such as a driver.

louis d'or /ˌlui ˈdɔɹ/ /ˌluiz ˈdɔɹ/ /ˌluːɪ ˈdɔː/ /ˌluːɪz ˈdɔː/ louis d'or louis d'ors n
louis-d'or lusidor
(historical, _, numismatics) Any of the gold coins first introduced in France under Louis XIII in 1640, based upon the Spanish doubloon.

lounge /laʊnd͡ʒ/ /lɔnd͡ʒ/ v
koppla av lata sig
(intransitive) To relax; to spend time lazily; to stand, sit, or recline, in an indolent manner.

loupe /luːp/ loupes n
lupp
A magnifying glass, usually mounted in an eyepiece, often used by jewellers and watchmakers.

louse /laʊs/ lice louses n
lus
A small parasitic wingless insect of the order Psocodea.
skitstövel usling
(colloquial, dated, not usually used in plural form) A contemptible person; one who is deceitful or causes harm.

lousy /ˈlaʊ.zi/ lousier lousiest adj
botten urusel värdelös
(colloquial) Remarkably bad; of poor quality.
lusig nedlusad
Infested with lice.
full av full med packad
(colloquial, usually with with) Filled or packed (with something, usually bad).

lout /laʊt/ /lʌʊt/ louts n
tölp buffel drummel
A troublemaker, often violent; a rude violent person; a yob.
tölp
A clownish, awkward fellow; a bumpkin.

louvar louvars n
luvar
Luvarus imperialis, a large ellipsoidal perciform fish related to the surgeonfish.

lovable /ˈlʌvəbəl/ more lovable most lovable adj
älskvärd
Inspiring or deserving love or affection; adorable or cute.

lovage /ˈlʌvəd͡ʒ/ /ˈlʌvɪd͡ʒ/ lovages n
libbsticka libsticka
A perennial Mediterranean herb, Levisticum officinale, with odor and flavor resembling celery.

love /lʊv/ /lʌv/ [lɘv] [lɘʋ] [lʌv] [ɫäv~ɫɐv] [ɫʌv] loves n
noll
(racquet sports, billiards) Zero, no score.
kärlek
(uncountable) Strong affection.
kram käresta älskade älskling
(countable) A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.

love /lʊv/ /lʌv/ [lɘv] [lɘʋ] [lʌv] [ɫäv~ɫɐv] [ɫʌv] v
älska
(usually, transitive, sometimes, _, intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
(usually, transitive, sometimes, _, intransitive) To seek the good or honor of (someone), care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
behöva
(transitive) To need, thrive on.
älska tycka om
(transitive) To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.
älska älska med
(transitive, euphemistic) To have sex with (perhaps from make love).

love affair love affairs n
affär förhållande kärleksaffär
An affair; a usually adulterous relationship between people who are not married to each other.

love at first sight n
kärlek vid första ögonkastet
(idiom) an instantaneous attraction

love bite love bites n
sugmärke
A swelling on the skin caused by someone (or something) sucking the skin.

love child love children n
kärleksbarn
(euphemistic) A child born as a result of a romantic liaison between parents not married to one another; an illegitimate child.

love handle love handles n
bilring kärlekshandtag
(colloquial, euphemistic, mostly, in the plural) A protruding area of fat on the side of the body, above the hips.

love hotel love hotels n
kärlekshotell
A short-stay hotel found in Japan and elsewhere, operated primarily for the purpose of allowing lovers privacy to have sexual intercourse.

love letter love letters n
kärleksbrev
A letter written about the author's love for the intended reader.

love of one's life loves of one's life n
livs kärlek

love scene love scenes n
kärleksscen
A segment in a film or television program in which the characters engage in sexual activity.

love song love songs n
kärlekssång kärlekslåt kärleksvisa
A song about love; a song that expresses amorous feelings.

love story love stories n
kärlekshistoria
A story about love.

love triangle /ˈlʌv ˌtɹaɪ.æŋɡəl/ love triangles n
kärlekstriangel triangeldrama
A situation in which two suitors vie or compete for the love of the same person.

love-in-a-mist n
jungfrun i det gröna
Nigella damascena, an annual flowering plant of the genus Nigella, the blooms of which are generally blue in colour, though also found in shades of pink, white or pale purple.

lovebird lovebirds n
turturduvor dvärgpapegoja
Any small parrot from one of the nine species within the genus Agapornis. Sometimes they are kept as cage birds and are noted for their affection towards each other.
turturduvor
(metaphorical, usually, in the plural) One of the members of an openly affectionate couple.

loveless more loveless most loveless adj
kärlekslös
Without love.

lovely /ˈlʌv.li/ lovelier loveliest adj
härlig vacker
Beautiful; charming; very pleasing in form, looks, tone, or manner.
härlig
Very nice, wonderful.
(obsolete) Inspiring love or friendship; amiable.

lover /ˈlʌvə/ /ˈlʌvɚ/ lovers n
älskare älskarinna älskande
One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse.
älskare älskarinna
A sexual partner, especially one with whom someone is having an affair.

loving /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ lovinger lovingest more loving most loving adj
kärleksfull öm
Expressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate.

low /ˈloʊ/ /ˈləʊ/ lower lowest adj
låg
(baseball, of a ball) Below the batter's knees.
Of less than normal height or upward extent or growth, or of greater than normal depth or recession; below the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
Not high in status, esteem, or rank, dignity, or quality. (Compare vulgar.)
Quiet; soft; not loud.
(phonetics) Made with a relatively large opening between the tongue and the palate; made with (part of) the tongue positioned low in the mouth, relative to the palate.
nere
Depressed in mood, dejected, sad.
låg kort
Small, not high (in amount or quantity, value, force, energy, etc).
(especially in, _, biology) Simple in complexity or development.

low /ˈloʊ/ /ˈləʊ/ lows n
lågvattenmärke
A low point or position, literally (as, a depth) or or figuratively (as, a nadir, a time when things are at their worst, least, minimum, etc).
(card games) The lowest trump, usually the deuce; the lowest trump dealt or drawn.

low blow low blows n
slag under bältet
(boxing) An unfair or illegal blow that lands below the opponent’s waist.
(figurative, by extension) Any attack that is considered unfair or unscrupulous.

low cost carrier low cost carriers n
lågprisflygbolag
(aviation, travel) An airline that sells very inexpensive tickets but which does not provide (or charges for) typical services like meals or the carriage of baggage.

low tide low tides n
ebb lågvatten
The tide at its lowest level for a particular tidal cycle at a certain place.
ebb
The time of day when the sea has receded to its lowest level.

low-budget lower-budget lowest-budget adj
lågbudget-
(of a project such as a film) Achieved with a relatively small financial outlay.

low-level language low-level languages n
lågnivåspråk
(programming) A computer language whose source code is a somewhat user-friendly version of a particular computer architecture's assembly language, containing no provisions for portability between architectures.

low-paid lower-paid lowest-paid adj
lågavlönad lågbetald
Of a worker: earning poor pay, less than the average wage.

lower /ˈloʊ.ɚ/ /ˈləʊ.ə/ adj
nedre
bottom; more towards the bottom than the middle of an object

lower /ˈloʊ.ɚ/ /ˈləʊ.ə/ v
sänka vira ned vira ner
(transitive) To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down
hala ta ned ta ner
(transitive) to pull down
minska
(transitive) To depress as to direction
(intransitive) To fall; to sink; to grow less; to diminish; to decrease
(computing, transitive) To reduce operations to single machine instructions, as part of compilation of a program.
sänka
(transitive) To reduce the degree, intensity, strength, etc., of
minska beskära sänka
(transitive) To reduce (something) in value, amount, etc.

lower back lower backs n
ländrygg
The region of the back above the waist, also known as the lumbar region; the area surrounding the five vertebrae between the rib cage and the pelvis.

lower case /ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/ n
gemener små bokstäver
The minuscule or small letters (a, b, c, as opposed to the uppercase or capital letters, A, B, C).

lower class lower classes n
underklass
A class of people in a society characterized by low incomes, low level of education, high unemployment and, as a result of these, a low social status.

lower house lower houses n
underhus
(government) The lower legislative house in a bicameral legislature; in many cases, the one that is directly elected and/or has more practical power, such as the power to raise and spend money.

lower jaw lower jaws n
underkäke
The part of the face below the mouth; the jaw.
mandibel underkäke
Specifically, the bone therein; the mandible of humans and other vertebrates that, with the cranium, composes the skull.

lower lip n
underläpp

lowest common denominator lowest common denominators n
minsta gemensamma nämnare
(mathematics) The smallest positive integer which is a multiple of every denominator of several fractions.
(figuratively, derogatory) The most simple or base shared interest or characteristic among a group or collection of people etc.

lowlife /ˈloʊlaɪf/ /ˈləʊlaɪf/ lowlifes lowlives n
skurk
(derogatory) An untrustworthy, despicable, or disreputable person, especially one suspected of being a criminal.

lowly /ˈloʊli/ /ˈləʊli/ lowlier lowliest adj
anspråkslös blygsam ödmjuk
Not lofty or sublime; humble.

lox /lɑks/ /lɒks/ n
kallrökt lax
(US) Salmon cured in brine and then smoked in low temperature so that the flesh remains uncooked.

loyal /ˈlɔɪəl/ more loyal most loyal adj
lojal
Firm in allegiance to a person or institution.

loyalty /ˈlɔɪəlti/ loyalties n
lojalitet trofasthet
The state of being loyal; fidelity.
Faithfulness or devotion to some person, cause or nation.

loyalty card loyalty cards n
lojalitetskort
A card used in a company's loyalty program, which rewards customers who make regular purchases.

lozenge /ˈlɑ.zɪnd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɒz.ɪnd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɔz.ɪnd͡ʒ/ lozenges n
ruta snedruta
(shapes, heraldiccharge) A quadrilateral with sides of equal length (rhombus), having two acute and two obtuse angles.

lubricant /ˈljuːbɹɪkənt/ /ˈlubɹəkənt/ /ˈluːbɹɪkənt/ lubricants n
smörjmedel glidmedel glid
A substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.

lubricate v
smörja
To make slippery or smooth (normally to minimize friction) by applying a lubricant.

lubrication /ˌluː.bɹɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ lubrications n
smörjning
The application of a substance (lubricant) between moving surfaces in contact in order to reduce friction and minimize heating.

lucid dream lucid dreams n
klardröm
A dream during which one is conscious that one is dreaming, and may be able to manipulate events.

lucidity lucidities n
klarhet tydlighet
The property of being lucid; lucidness.

luck /lʊk/ /lʌk/ [lɐk] lucks n
lycka tur
Something that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence, especially a favourable one.

luck out v
ha tur
(colloquial, idiomatic) To experience great luck; to be extremely fortunate or lucky.

luckily /ˈlʌkəli/ /ˈlʌkɪli/ more luckily most luckily adv
lyckligtvis som tur är
In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately.

lucky /ˈlʌki/ luckier luckiest more lucky most lucky adj
lycklig lyckosam tursam
(of people) Favoured by luck; fortunate; having good success or good fortune.

lucky dog lucky dogs n
lyckost
(idiomatic) Someone with astounding good luck.

lucrative more lucrative most lucrative adj
lukrativ
Producing a surplus; profitable.

ludicrous /ˈljuː.dɪ.kɹəs/ /ˈluː.dɪ.kɹəs/ more ludicrous most ludicrous adj
absurd löjlig skrattretande
Idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny; amusing by being plainly incongruous or absurd.

lug /lʌɡ/ lugs n
hjulmutter hjulskruv
A lug nut.

lug /lʌɡ/ v
kånka
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull.

lug nut lug nuts n
hjulmutter hjulskruv
A strong nut used to attach a wheel to an axle of a motor car.

luge /luʒ/ /luː(d)ʒ/ luges n
rodel
(countable) A racing sled for one or two people that is ridden with the rider or riders lying on their back.
(uncountable) The sport of racing on luges.

luggage /ˈlʌɡɪd͡ʒ/ luggages n
bagage
(uncountable) The bags and other containers that hold a traveller's belongings.

luggage cart luggage carts n
bagagekärra bagagevagn
A small vehicle pushed by travellers to carry individual luggage, usually suitcases.

lugubrious /luːˈɡ(j)uː.bɹi.əs/ /ləˈɡ(j)u.bɹi.əs/ /lʊˈɡ(j)uː.bɹi.əs/ more lugubrious most lugubrious adj
dyster
Gloomy, mournful or dismal, especially to an exaggerated degree.

lukewarm /ˈluk.wɔɹm/ /ˌlukˈwɔɹm/ /ˌluːkˈwɔːm/ lukewarmer lukewarmest more lukewarm most lukewarm adj
ljum ljummen
(temperature) Between warm and cool.
ljum likgiltig
Unenthusiastic (about a proposal or an idea).

lull /lʌl/ lulls n
stiltje
A period of reduced activity; a respite
(nautical) A period without waves or wind.

lull /lʌl/ v
vagga lulla vyssja
(transitive) To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm
avta bedarra
(intransitive) To become gradually calm; to subside; to cease or abate.

lullaby /ˈlʌləbaɪ/ lullabies n
vaggvisa vaggsång
A cradlesong, a soothing song to calm children or lull them to sleep.

lumbago /lʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ /ˌləm-/ /ˌlʌmˈbeɪˌɡoʊ/ lumbagos n
ryggskott
(uncountable) Backache of the lumbar region or lower back, which can be caused by muscle strain or a slipped disc.

lumbar puncture lumbar punctures n
lumbalpunktion
(medical) A diagnostic and at times therapeutic procedure performed to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid for biochemical, microbiological, and cytological analysis, or rarely to relieve increased intracranial pressure.

lumber /ˈlʌm.bə/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ/ lumbers n
virke
(North America) Wood sawn into planks or otherwise prepared for sale or use, especially as a building material. [from 17th c.]

lumberjack /ˈlʌm.bə.d͡ʒæk/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ.d͡ʒæk/ lumberjacks n
skogshuggare
A person whose work is to fell trees.

lumberyard lumberyards n
brädgård
A facility dedicated to the preparation and/or sale of lumber.

lumen /ˈlumən/ /ˈluːmən/ lumens lumina n
lumen
(physics) In the International System of Units, the derived unit of luminous flux; the light that is emitted in a solid angle of one steradian from a source of one candela. Symbol: lm.

luminescent /luːmɪˈnɛs(ə)nt/ more luminescent most luminescent adj
självlysande
Emitting light by luminescence.

lummox /ˈlʌməks/ lummoxes n
klumpeduns
(informal) A clumsy, stupid person; an awkward bungler.

lump /lʌmp/ lumps n
klump
Something that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together; a cluster or blob; a mound or mass of no particular shape.

lump sum lump sums n
klumpsumma
A relatively large single payment of money often paid and received instead of, or in addition to, a sequence of smaller payments.

lump together v
bunta
To put different items or groups together and regard or treat them as one single group.

lumpenproletariat /lʊm.pən.pɹəʊ.lə.ˈtɛː.ɹi.ət/ lumpenproletariats n
trasproletariat
(Marxism) The lowest stratum of the proletariat, whose mental and physical health, mores and morale have deteriorated, through exploitation by the bourgeoisie, to a degree where they cannot build class consciousness and hence cannot be mobilized for the revolution.

lumpsucker lumpsuckers n
sjurygg kvabbso stenbit
Any of the scorpaeniform fish in the family Cyclopteridae, with adhesive pelvic discs.

lumpy /ˈlʌmpi/ lumpier lumpiest adj
klimpig
Full of lumps, not smooth.

lunar calendar lunar calendars n
månkalender
A calendar that measures the passage of the year according to the phases of the moon, as opposed to the revolution of the earth around the sun; a calendar of the lunar year.

lunar eclipse lunar eclipses n
månförmörkelse
(astronomy) A phenomenon occurring when the Earth casts a shadow over the Moon.

lunar module lunar modules n
månlandare
(astronautics) The spacecraft used in the Apollo missions that was designed for the landing on the surface of the Moon; the lunar excursion module.

lunar phase lunar phases n
månfas
(astronomy) Any of the near-monthly cyclically occurring aspects or appearances presented by a moon#Noun as seen from its planet (unless otherwise specified, the Moon as seen from Earth).

lunatic /ˈluːnətɪk/ lunatics n
dåre galning knäppgök
An insane person.

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ /lʌnʃ/ [lʌ̃nt͡ʃ] lunches n
lunch middag
A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day.

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ /lʌnʃ/ [lʌ̃nt͡ʃ] v
luncha äta lunch
(transitive) To treat to lunch.

lunchbox lunchboxes n
lunchlåda matlåda
A container for transporting meals, especially lunch.

lunchbreak lunchbreaks n
lunchrast
A period of rest from work for the purpose of eating lunch.

luncheon /ˈlʌntʃ.ən/ /ˈlʌnʃ.ən/ luncheons n
lunch

lung /ˈlʌŋ/ lungs n
lunga
(anatomy) A biological organ of vertebrates that controls breathing and oxygenates the blood.

lung cancer lung cancers n
lungcancer
Cancer of the lung(s).

lunge /lʌnd͡ʒ/ lunges n
attack utfall
A sudden forward movement, especially with a sword.
utfall
An exercise performed by stepping forward one leg while kneeling with the other leg, then returning to a standing position.

lunge /lʌnd͡ʒ/ v
göra ett utfall störta (mot någon)
(ambitransitive) To (cause to) make a sudden forward movement (present participle: lunging).

lunisolar calendar lunisolar calendars n
lunisolarkalender
A calendar based on the movement of the Earth and the Moon around the Sun, which defines the year.

lupin /ˈluːpɪn/ lupins n
lupin
Any member of the genus Lupinus in the family Fabaceae.

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lɔɹ/ /lɔː(ɹ)/ /lɜː/ /lɝ/ /lʊəɹ/ lures n
agn bete
(fishing) An artificial bait attached to a fishing line to attract fish.

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lɔɹ/ /lɔː(ɹ)/ /lɜː/ /lɝ/ /lʊəɹ/ v
locka
(intransitive) To attract by temptation, appeal, or guile.
(transitive) To attract fish with a lure.
(transitive, falconry) To recall a hawk with a lure.

lurk /lɜːk/ /lɝk/ v
lurka
(Internet slang) To read an Internet forum without posting comments or making one's presence apparent.

lurker /ˈlɜː.kə/ /ˈlɝ.kɚ/ lurkers n
lurkare
(Internet slang) A user who observes a community rather than participating; someone who reads or takes advantage of content on a website, newsgroup, etc. but does not contribute.

lush /lʌʃ/ lusher lushest adj
frodig grönskande luxuös smaskig
(of vegetation) Dense, teeming with life; luxuriant.
luxuös smaskig
(of food) Savoury, delicious.
sexig snygg
(British, slang) Beautiful, sexy.

lush /lʌʃ/ lushes n
alkis fyllo suput
(slang, pejorative) A drunkard, sot, alcoholic.

lust /lʌst/ lusts n
lust begär åtrå kättja
A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.

lust murder lust murders n
lustmord
Murder for sexual gratification, often involving mutilation.

lustration /lʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/ lustrations n
lustration rening
(religion) A rite of purification, especially washing.
förnyelse utrensning
(politics, law) The restoration of credibility to a government by the purging of perpetrators of crimes committed under an earlier regime.

lustrous more lustrous most lustrous adj
glänsande
Having a glow or lustre.

lute /l(j)uːt/ /luːt/ /lɪu̯t/ lutes n
luta
A fretted stringed instrument, similar to the guitar, having a bowl-shaped body or soundbox; any of a wide variety of chordophones with a pear-shaped body and a neck whose upper surface is in the same plane as the soundboard, with strings along the neck and parallel to the soundboard.

luteal phase luteal phases n
lutealfas
The latter part of the menstrual cycle, that occurs after ovulation, in which the corpus luteum secretes progesterone to prepare the endometrium for the implantation of an embryo.

lutefisk /ˈluːtəfɪsk/ lutefisks n
lutfisk
A traditional Nordic dish made from stockfish and soda lye.

luteinizing hormone n
luteiniserande hormon
(biochemistry) A hormone, produced by anterior part of the pituitary gland, that stimulates ovulation and the development of the corpus luteum in female mammals, and the production of androgens by male mammals.

lutetium /ljuːˈtiːʃiəm/ n
lutetium
A chemical element (symbol Lu) with an atomic number of 71, a silvery-white metal which resists corrosion in dry air.

lux /lʌks/ lux luxes n
lux
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of illuminance or illumination; one lumen per square metre. Symbol: lx

luxurious /lʌkˈsjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /lʌkˈʃʊɹ.i.əs/ /lʌɡˈzjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /lʌɡˈʒʊə.ɹɪəs/ /lʌɡˈʒʊɹ.i.əs/ more luxurious most luxurious adj
luxuös lyxig
Very fine in quality and comfortable.

luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ /ˈlʌkʃəɹi/ /ˈlʌɡʒəɹi/ more luxury most luxury adj
lyxig
Not essential but desirable and enjoyable and indulgent.

luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ /ˈlʌkʃəɹi/ /ˈlʌɡʒəɹi/ luxuries n
lyx
Very wealthy and comfortable surroundings.
Something desirable but expensive.
Something that is pleasant but not necessary in life.

luxury good luxury goods n
lyxvara
A product or service that is not considered essential to everyday life and is associated with affluence.

lych-gate lych-gates n
stiglucka stigport
A churchyard gateway with a roof, under which a corpse was laid during a funeral to await the arrival of the clergyman.

lychee /laɪ̯ˈt͡ʃiː/ /ˈlaɪ̯t͡ʃi/ /ˈlit͡ʃi/ lychees n
litchi
The Chinese tropical fruit tree Litchi chinensis, of the soapberry family.

lye /laɪ/ lyes n
lut
An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).

lymph /lɪmf/ lymphs n
lymfa
(physiology) A colourless, watery, coagulable bodily fluid which bathes the tissues and is carried by the lymphatic system into the bloodstream; it resembles blood plasma in containing white blood cells and especially lymphocytes but normally few red blood cells and no platelets.

lymph node lymph nodes n
lymfknuta lymfkörtel
(anatomy, immunology) Each of the small oval bodies of the lymphatic system, distributed along the lymphatic vessels, that are clustered in the armpits, groin, neck, chest and abdomen. They act as filters, with an internal honeycomb of connective tissue filled with lymphocytes and macrophages that collect and destroy bacteria, viruses and foreign matter from lymph. When the body is fighting an infection, these lymphocytes multiply rapidly and produce a characteristic swelling of the lymph nodes.

lymph vessel lymph vessels n
lymfkärl
(anatomy) A thin-walled vessel that carries lymph through the lymphatic system.

lymphatic more lymphatic most lymphatic adj
lymfatisk
(anatomy) Pertaining to lymph or the lymphatic system.

lymphatic system lymphatic systems n
lymfsystem lymfatiskt system
(anatomy) In mammals, including humans, a network of lymph vessels and lymph nodes that transport fluid, fats, proteins, and lymphocytes to the bloodstream as lymph, and remove microorganisms and other debris from tissues.

lymphocyte lymphocytes n
lymfocyt
(cytology, immunology) Any of several types of white blood cell with a spherical nucleus occurring in the lymphatic system, including B cells, T cells and natural killer cells.

lymphogranuloma venereum /ˌlɪmfəˌɡɹænjʊˈləʊmə vəˈnɪəɹɪəm/ n
lymphogranuloma venereum
(disease) A sexually transmitted disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.

lymphoma /lɪmˈfoʊ.mə/ lymphomas lymphomata n
lymfom
(oncology, pathology) A malignant tumor that arises in the lymph nodes or in other lymphoid tissue.

lynch /lɪnt͡ʃ/ v
lyncha
To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob.

lynching /lɪnt͡ʃɪŋ/ lynchings n
lynchning
Execution of a person by mob action without due process of law, especially by hanging.

lynx /lɪŋks/ lynx lynxes n
lodjur lo
Any of several medium-sized wild cats, mostly of the genus Lynx.

lyre /laɪɹ/ /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ lyres n
lyra
An ancient stringed musical instrument (a yoke lute chordophone) of Greek origin, consisting of two arms extending from a body to a crossbar (a yoke), and strings, parallel to the soundboard, connecting the body to the yoke.
A lyre-shaped sheet music holder that attaches to a wind instrument when a music stand is impractical.

lyrebird lyrebirds n
lyrfåfel
Either of two large ground-dwelling Australian songbirds, of the genus Menura, named because of the beautiful tail feathers of the male of one species, the superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae), which can be erected to look like a lyre, and notable for their extraordinary ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds from their environment.

lyrical /ˈlɪɹɪkəl/ more lyrical most lyrical adj
lyrisk
Appropriate for or suggestive of singing.
Expressive of emotion.

lyrics /ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/ n
sångtext
The words to a song (or other vocal music).

lysine lysines n
lysin
(amino acid) An essential amino acid, C6H14N2O2.

lysosome /ˈlaɪsəˌsoʊm/ lysosomes n
lysosom
(cytology) An organelle found in all types of animal cells which contains a large range of digestive enzymes capable of splitting most biological macromolecules.

mRNA mRNAs n
budbärar-RNA mRNA
(uncountable, biochemistry) Initialism of messenger RNA.
(countable, biochemistry) A strand of messenger RNA.

macabre /məˈkɑb/ /ˌməˈkɑ.bɚ/ /ˌməˈkɑ.bɹə/ /ˌməˈkɑː.bə(ɹ)/ /ˌməˈkɑː.bɹə/ more macabre most macabre adj
makaber
Representing or personifying death.

macadamia /mækəˈdeɪmi.ə/ /mækəˈdeɪmjə/ macadamias n
macadamia macadamiaträd
An evergreen tree, of the genus Macadamia, native to Australia and cultivated in Hawaii.

macadamia nut macadamia nuts n
macadamianöt
The hard-shelled edible seed of the macadamia tree.

macaque /məˈkæk/ /məˈkɑk/ /məˈkɑːk/ macaques n
makak
Any of a group of Old World monkeys of the subfamily Cercopithecinae, especially genus Macaca.

macaroni /mɑk.əˈɹəʊ.ni/ /ˌmækəˈɹoʊni/ macaronies macaronis n
makaroner
(uncountable) A type of pasta in the form of short tubes; sometimes loosely, pasta in general. [from 17th c.]

macaroon /ˌmæk.əɹˈuːn/ /ˌmæk.əˈɹun/ macaroons n
makron
A soft biscuit or cookie prepared with almond or coconut dough.

macaw /məˈkɑ/ /məˈkɔ/ /məˈkɔː/ macaws n
ara arapapegoja
Any of various parrots of the genera Ara, Anodorhynchus, Cyanopsitta, Orthopsittaca, Primolius and Diopsittaca of Central and South America, including the largest parrots and characterized by long sabre-shaped tails, curved powerful bills, and usually brilliant plumage.

mace /meɪs/ maces n
muskotblomma
A spice obtained from the outer layer of the kernel of the fruit of the nutmeg.
pepparsprej
Tear gas or pepper spray, especially for personal use.
klubba
A ceremonial form of this weapon.

maceration /mæsəˈɹeɪʃən/ macerations n
maceration
The act or process of macerating.

machete /məˈt͡ʃɛ.ti/ /məˈʃɛ.ti/ machetes n
machete
A sword-like tool used for cutting large plants with a chopping motion, or as a weapon. The blade is usually 50 to 65 centimeters long, and up to three millimeters thick.

machination /ˌmækɪˈneɪʃən/ /ˌmæʃɪˈneɪʃən/ machinations n
ränker
A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes.

machine /məˈʃin/ /məˈʃiːn/ machines n
maskin
A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.
(historical) A contrivance in the Ancient Greek theatre for indicating a change of scene, by means of which a god might cross the stage or deliver a divine message; the deus ex machina.

machine code machine codes n
maskinkod
(computer science) Machine language instructions that can be executed directly by a computer's central processing unit.

machine gun machine guns n
maskingevär kulspruta
A type of fully automatic firearm that fires bullets in rapid succession by a single action of the trigger and is capable of sustained fire.

machine language machine languages n
maskinkod
(programming) The set of instructions that a particular computer is designed to execute; generated from an assembly language by an assembler, or from a high-level language by a compiler or interpreter.

machine learning n
maskininlärning
(artificial intelligence) A field of study concerned with the design and development of algorithms and techniques that allow computers to learn.

machine room machine rooms n
maskinrum
A limited-access room in a larger building dedicated to HVAC equipment and other machinery.

machine translation machine translations n
maskinöversättning
(translation studies) The act of translating something from one language to another by means of a machine, especially a computer.

machine-gunner machine-gunners n
kulspruteskytt
(military unit) Someone who uses a machine gun.

machine-readable more machine-readable most machine-readable adj
maskinläsbar

machinery /məˈʃiːnəɹi/ machineries n
maskineri

machinist /məˈʃiː.nɪst/ machinists n
ingenjör konstruktör maskiningenjör mekanikus
A constructor of machines and engines; someone knowledgeable about machines.

macho /ˈmæt͡ʃ.əʊ/ /ˈmɑː.t͡ʃoʊ/ more macho most macho adj
macho
(informal) Masculine in an overly assertive or aggressive way.

macho /ˈmæt͡ʃ.əʊ/ /ˈmɑː.t͡ʃoʊ/ machos n
macho
lamahingst
A male llama.

macho man macho men n
karlakarl

mackerel /ˈmæk(ə)ɹəl/ mackerel mackerels n
makrill
Certain smaller edible fish, principally true mackerel and Spanish mackerel in family Scombridae, often speckled,

macramé /məˈkɹɑːmeɪ/ /məˈkɹɑːmi/ /ˈmækɹəˌmeɪ/ macramés n
makramé
A form of decorative textile made by knotting and weaving.

macroeconomic /ˌmækɹoʊˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk/ /ˌmækɹəʊˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ more macroeconomic most macroeconomic adj
makroekonomisk
Relating to macroeconomics.
Relating to the entire economy, including the growth rate, money and credit, exchange rates, the total amount of goods and services produced, total income earned, the level of employment of productive resources, and the general behavior of prices.

macroeconomics /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌiː.kəˈnɒ.mɪks/ /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌɛ.kəˈnɒ.mɪks/ n
makroekonomi
The study of the entire economy in terms of the total amount of goods and services produced, total income earned, the level of employment of productive resources, and the general behavior of prices.

macron /ˈmeɪkɹɑn/ /ˈmeɪkɹɒn/ /ˈmækɹɑn/ /ˈmækɹɒn/ macra macrons n
makron längdstreck streck
(orthography) A short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark (◌̄) placed over a letter, usually to indicate that the pronunciation of a vowel is long. [from 19th c.]

macrophage macrophages n
makrofag
(immunology, cytology) A white blood cell that phagocytizes necrotic cell debris and foreign material, including viruses, bacteria, and tattoo ink. It presents foreign antigens on MHC II to lymphocytes. Part of the innate immune system.

macrophilia n
makrofili
(paraphilia) A paraphilia involving sexual attraction to giants.

mad /ˈmæd/ /ˈmæːd/ madder maddest adj
galen vansinnig
(chiefly, British Isles) Insane; crazy, mentally deranged.

mad cow disease n
galna ko-sjukan galna kosjukan
(colloquial, veterinary, pathology) Synonym of bovine spongiform encephalopathy

madam /məˈdam/ /məˈdæm/ /ˈmeɪd.əm/ /ˈmæd.əm/ madams mesdames n
damen frun
A polite form of address for a woman or lady.
bordellmamma
(slang) A woman who runs a brothel, particularly one that specializes in finding prostitutes for rich and important clients.

madder /ˈmædə(ɹ)/ /ˈmædɚ/ [ˈmadə(ɹ)] [ˈmæɾɚ] madders n
krappar
A dye made from the plant.

made in Japan adj
tillverkat i Japan
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Manufactured in Japan.

made-up more made-up most made-up adj
påhittad
Invented or fabricated.
sminkad
Changed by the application of cosmetics; wearing make-up.
färdigställd
Arranged or put together.

madeleine /ˈmad(ə)lɛn/ /ˈmad(ə)lɪn/ /ˈmædələn/ /ˌmædəˈleɪn/ madeleines n
madeleinekaka
A French type of small gateau or sponge cake, often shaped like an elongated scallop shell.

madhouse madhouses n
dårhus
(obsolete) A house where insane persons are confined; an insane asylum.

madman madmen n
dåre galning
A male who is insane or mentally disturbed.

madness /ˈmad.nəs/ /ˈmæd.nəs/ /ˈmæd.nɪs/ /ˈmɛd.nɘs/ madnesses n
sinnesgalenskap
galenskap vansinne vanvett
The state of being mad; insanity; mental disease.
vansinne
rash folly

madrigal /ˈmæd͡ɹɪɡəl/ madrigals n
madrigal
(music) A song for a small number of unaccompanied voices; from 13th century Italy.
(music) A polyphonic song for about six voices, from 16th century Italy.
(poetry) A short poem, often pastoral, and suitable to be set to music.

maelstrom /-stɹɒm/ /-ˌstɹəm/ /-ˌztɹɔm/ /-ˌztɹəm/ /ˈmeɪlˌstɹɔm/ /ˈmeɪlˌstɹəm/ /ˈmælˌstɹəm/ maelstroms n
malström
A large and violent whirlpool.
(figuratively) A chaotic or turbulent situation.

maenad /ˈmiː.næd/ maenades maenads n
menad
(Greek mythology) A female follower of Dionysus, associated with intense reveling.

mafia /ˈmæfi.ə/ /ˈmɑfi.ə/ mafias n
maffia
A crime syndicate.

magazine /mæɡ.əˈziːn/ /ˈmæɡ.ə.ziːn/ magazines n
tidskrift magasin
A non-academic periodical publication, generally consisting of sheets of paper folded in half and stapled at the fold.
magasin
A chamber in or attachable to a firearm enabling multiple rounds of ammunition to be fed into the firearm.

mage /meɪd͡ʒ/ mages magi n
magiker trollkarl
(chiefly, fantasy) A magician, wizard or sorcerer.

maggot /ˈmæɡət/ maggots n
fluglarv
A soft, legless larva of a fly or other dipterous insect, that often eats decomposing organic matter. [from 15th c.]
likmask mask
(derogatory) A worthless person. [from 17th c.]

magic /ˈmad͡ʒɪk/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ adj
magisk
Having supernatural talents, properties or qualities attributed to magic. [from 14th c.]

magic /ˈmad͡ʒɪk/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ magics n
magi trolldom trolleri
The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them. [from 14th c.]
magi trolldom
A specific ritual or procedure associated with such magic; a spell; a magical ability. [from 14th c.]
trolleri magi
A conjuring trick or illusion performed to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers. [from 19th c.]

magic /ˈmad͡ʒɪk/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ v
förhäxa förtrolla

magic carpet magic carpets n
flygande matta
(fiction) A carpet capable either of magical flight, or instantaneous transport from one place to another, used as a means of travel.

magic realism magic realisms n
magisk realism

magic wand magic wands n
trollstav trollspö
A wand, usually made of wood, that is used to perform magic.

magic word /ˌmædʒɪk ˈwɜːd/ /ˌmædʒɪk ˈwɝd/ magic words n
trollformel magiskt ord
Any word that has a magical effect when uttered.

magical /ˈmæd͡ʒɪkəl/ more magical most magical adj
magisk
Of, relating to, or by means of magic.

magician /məˈd͡ʒɪʃən/ magicianess magicians n
trollkarl trollgubbe trollkona trollkäring trollpacka
A person who plays with or practices allegedly supernatural magic.
magiker illusionist taskspelare trollkarl trollkonstnär
A performer of tricks or an escapologist or an illusionist.

magistrate /ˈmæd͡ʒɪstɹeɪt/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪstɹət/ magistrates n
magistrat
(legal) A judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law. A magistrate's court may have jurisdiction in civil or criminal cases, or both.
(historical) A high official of the state or a municipality in ancient Greece or Rome.

maglev /ˈmæɡ.lɛv/ maglevs n
maglevtåg magnetbana magnettåg
(rail transport) sort of train supported by magnetic levitation

magma /ˈmæɡ.mə/ magmas magmata n
magma
(geology) The molten matter within the earth, the source of the material of lava flows, dikes of eruptive rocks, etc.

magnanimous /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/ more magnanimous most magnanimous adj
storsint
Noble and generous in spirit.

magnate /ˈmæɡneɪt/ /ˈmæɡnət/ magnates n
magnat
Powerful industrialist; captain of industry.

magnesium /ˌmæɡˈnizi.əm/ /ˌmæɡˈniʒəm/ /ˌmæɡˈniːzi.əm/ n
magnesium
The chemical element (symbol Mg) with an atomic number of 12. It is a light, easily flammable, silvery-white alkaline earth metal.

magnesium hydroxide n
magnesiumhydroxid
(inorganic compound) The base Mg(OH)2 that occurs naturally as brucite; it is used as an antacid and in many industrial processes

magnesium oxide n
magnesiumoxid
(inorganic compound) A white powder (MgO) with a high melting point; it occurs naturally as periclase, an ore of magnesium.

magnesium sulfate magnesium sulfates n
magnesiumsulfat
The magnesium salt of sulfuric acid (chemical formula MgSO4), commonly called Epsom salts.

magnet /ˈmæɡnət/ /ˈmæɡnɪt/ magnets n
magnet
A piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism.

magnetic /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/ more magnetic most magnetic adj
magnetisk
Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.
Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.
Determined by earth's magnetic fields.
magnetisk fängslande förförisk lockande tilldragande
Having an extraordinary ability to attract.

magnetic field magnetic fields n
magnetfält
(physics) A condition in the space around a magnet or electric current in which there is a detectable magnetic force and two magnetic poles are present.

magnetic moment magnetic moments n
magnetiskt moment
(electromagnetism) The torque exerted on a magnet within a magnetic field; a vector, being the product of the strength of the magnet and the distance between its poles.

magnetism /ˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪz.əm/ magnetisms n
magnetism
(physics) The property of being magnetic.

magnetite /ˈmaɡnətʌɪt/ magnetites n
magnetit svartmalm
(mineral) A magnetic mineral, Fe3O4, one of the primary ores of iron. It has also been called lodestone.

magnetize v
magnetisera
(transitive, physics) To make magnetic.

magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ more magnificent most magnificent adj
magnifik storartad
Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.

magnificently /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəntli/ more magnificently most magnificently adv
magnifikt
In a magnificent manner.

magnify /ˈmaɡnɪfaɪ/ /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ v
förstora
(transitive) To make (something) larger or more important. [from 14th c.]

magnifying glass magnifying glasses n
förstoringsglas lupp
An instrument made of convex glass, used to magnify.

magnitude /ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/ magnitudes n
magnitud
(uncountable, countable) The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something.
(seismology) A measure of the energy released by an earthquake (e.g. on the Richter scale).
storlek magnitud
(mathematics) A number, assigned to something, such that it may be compared to others numerically
skenbar magnitud
(uncountable) The apparent brightness of a star, with lower magnitudes being brighter; apparent magnitude
skenbar magnitud längd magnitud norm
(astronomy) A logarithmic scale of brightness defined so that a difference of 5 magnitudes is a factor of 100.

magnolia warbler magnolia warblers n
magnoliaskogssångare
A warbler most commonly found in North America, of species Setophaga magnolia.

magnum opus /ˌmæɡnəm ˈoʊpəs/ /ˌmæɡnəm ˈəʊpəs/ magna opera magnum opi magnum opuses n
magnum opus
A great or important work of literature, music or art, a masterpiece.
The best, most popular, or most renowned achievement of an author or artist, representing their major life effort.

magpie /ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/ magpies n
skata
One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae, especially Pica pica.

magus /ˈmeɪɡəs/ magi n
mager magier
(Zoroastrianism) A Zoroastrian priest.

maharaja /ˌmɑ.hɑˈɹɑː.d͡ʒɑ/ /ˌmɑ.hɑˈɹɑː.d͡ʒə/ /ˌmɑ.həˈɹɑː.d͡ʒə/ maharajas n
maharadja
A Hindu monarch ranking above a raja, an emperor.

mahi-mahi mahi-mahi mahi-mahis n
guldmakrill
A large food and game fish of the family Coryphaenidae which is commonly found in tropical and subtropical waters.

mahogany /məˈhɒɡəni/ mahoganies n
mahogny
(uncountable) The valuable wood of any of various tropical American evergreen trees, of the genus Swietenia, mostly used to make furniture. [from 17th c.]
(countable) Any of the trees from which such wood comes. [from 18th c.]
A reddish-brown color, like that of mahogany wood. [from 19th c.]
(obsolete, colloquial) A table made from mahogany wood; a dining table. [19th c.]

mahout /məˈhaʊt/ /məˈhaːʋəθ/ /məˈhut/ /məˈhuːt/ mahouts n
mahout
(South Asia) An elephant trainer, keeper, and driver.

mahr mahrs n
mahr
(Islam) A mandatory gift from the groom to the bride upon marriage in Islamic cultures.

maid /meɪd/ maids n
jungfru mö
(dated, or, poetic) A girl or an unmarried young woman; maiden.
(archaic) A virgin, now female but originally one of either gender.
städerska husjungfru jungfru mö
A female servant or cleaner (short for maidservant).

maiden /ˈmeɪdən/ adj
jungfru
(figuratively) Being a first occurrence or event.

maiden /ˈmeɪdən/ maidens n
jungfru
(now, _, chiefly, _, literary) A girl or an unmarried young woman.
jungfru oskuld
A female virgin.

maiden name maiden names n
flicknamn
The original last name of a person, usually a woman, who has changed their last name upon marriage.

maiden voyage maiden voyages n
jungfrufärd jungfruresa jungfrutur
(nautical) The first trip of a vessel in its intended duty.

maidenhair /ˈmeɪdənhɛəɹ/ /ˈmeɪdənhɛː/ maidenhairs n
adiantumsläkte
Either of two species of genus Adiantum of fern with delicate, hair-like stalks, especially Adiantum capillus-veneris.

maidservant maidservants n
husa
A female servant; a maid.

mail /meɪl/ mails n
post
(now, _, regional) A bag or wallet. [from 13thc.]
A bag containing letters to be delivered by post.
The material conveyed by the postal service. [from 17thc.]
(dated) A stagecoach, train or ship that delivers such post.
The postal service or system in general. [from 17thc.]
(chiefly, _, US, uncountable) The letters, parcels, etc. delivered to a particular address or person. [from 19thc.]
(countable) An email message.
A trunk, box, or bag, in which clothing, etc., may be carried.
brynja
(uncountable, history) Armour consisting of metal rings linked together.
post mail mejl
(uncountable) Electronic mail, e-mail: a computer network–based service for sending, storing, and forwarding electronic messages. [from 20thc.]

mail /meɪl/ v
posta
(ditransitive) To send (a letter, parcel, etc.) through the mail.

mail slot mail slots n
brevinkast
A slot in a wall or door through which mail is delivered.

mail truck mail trucks n
postbil
A vehicle used by mail carriers to store and deliver mail.

mailman /ˈmeɪl.mæn, ˈmeɪl.mən/ mailmen n
brevbärare
(North America) someone who delivers mail to, and/or collects mail from, residential or commercial addresses, or from public mailboxes

maim /meɪm/ v
lemlästa stympa
To wound seriously; to cause permanent loss of function of a limb or part of the body.

main /meɪn/ adj
huvudsaklig allmän generell huvud
Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.

main /meɪn/ mains n
store
(informal) Short for main course (“the principal dish of a meal”).
(nautical) Short for mainsail. [from 17th c.]

main clause main clauses n
huvudsats
(grammar) A clause that can stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence and contains at least a subject and a verb.

main course main courses n
huvudrätt
The main serving or dish of a meal, usually cooked.

main diagonal main diagonals n
huvuddiagonal
(linear algebra) The entries of a square matrix from the top left to the bottom right.

main road main roads n
huvudled väg med förkörsrätt
(in some countries) priority road; A road with entering traffic which must yield right of way

main street main streets n
huvudgata
the principal street of a town, but not necessarily named "Main Street" (qv); there can be more than one main street in some towns.

mainframe mainframes n
stordator
(computer hardware) A large, powerful computer able to manage very many simultaneous tasks and communicate with very many connected terminals; used by large, complex organizations (such as banks and supermarkets) where continuously sustained operation is vital.

mainland /-lænd/ /mæɪnlænd/ /ˈmeɪnlænd/ /ˈmeɪnlənd/ mainlands n
fastland
The continent; the principal land, as distinguished from islands or a peninsula.

mainland China pn
Fastlandskina
The People's Republic of China, viewed as the general geographical region administered by the PRC in the aftermath of the Chinese Civil War (as opposed to Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan which are coastal and insular areas)

mainlander mainlanders n
fastlandsbo fastlänning
Someone who lives on the mainland.

mainline /ˈmeɪnˌlaɪn/ adj
stambana
(rail transport) Of or pertaining to the principal route or line of a railway.

mainly /ˈmeɪnli/ adv
huvudsakligen
Chiefly; for the most part. [from 17th c.]

mainmast /ˈmeɪn.mæst/ /ˈmeɪn.mɑːst/ mainmasts n
stormast
(nautical) The tallest mast of a sailing ship that has more than one mast; particularly a full-rigged ship.
(nautical) The second-foremost mast of a non-sailing ship with more than one mast.

mainstay /ˈmeɪn.steɪ/ mainstays n
hörnsten stöttepelare
A chief support.
storstag
(nautical) A stabilising rope from high on the mainmast to the base of the foremast.

mainstream mainstreams n
strömfåra
(usually, with the) That which is common; the norm.

maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ /mənˈteɪn/ v
bibehålla upphålla
To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.). [from 14th c.]

maintenance /ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/ /ˈmeɪntɪnəns/ [ˈmẽɪ̃(n)ʔ(ə)nəns] maintenances n
underhåll
Actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.

maintenance-free adj
underhållsfri
Not requiring any maintenance.

maisonette /meɪ.zəˈnɛt/ maisonettes n
etagevåning etagelägenhet
an apartment often on two floors

maize /meɪz/ [meːz] maizes n
majs
Corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays.

majestic /məˈd͡ʒɛstɪk/ more majestic most majestic adj
majestätisk
Having qualities of splendor or royalty.

majesty /ˈmæd͡ʒ.əs.ti/ /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɪ/ majesties n
majestät
The quality of being impressive and great.

major /ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ more major most major adj
myndig
Of full legal age, having attained majority.

major /ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ majors n
major
(military ranks) A rank of officer in the army and the US air force, between captain and lieutenant colonel.
huvudämne
(education, North America, Australia, New Zealand) The principal subject or course of a student working toward a degree at a college or university.

major arcana n
arcana major stora arkana
The 22 trumps of a deck of tarot cards.

major general major generals n
generalmajor
A military officer in the armies of most nations, typically ranking below a lieutenant general and above a brigadier.

major key major keys n
dur durtonart
(music) A musical key based upon a major scale.

major third major thirds n
durters stor ters
(music) A musical interval in Western music that is equal to or approximates a frequency ratio of 5/4. In twelve-tone equal temperament, it consists of four standard semitones, spans three degrees of the diatonic scale, and is enharmonically equivalent to a diminished fourth. Major scales are so named because of the major third interval between the tonic and mediant of a major tonic triad.

majority /məˈd͡ʒɑɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɒɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɔɹɪti/ majorities n
majoritet
More than half (50%) of some group.
The difference between the winning vote and the rest of the votes.

majority decision majority decisions n
majoritetsbeslut
A decision that gains the acceptance of the majority of voters in a decision-making body, such as a parliament, municipal council or shareholders' meeting.

majority owner majority owners n
majoritetsägare
A person or group that controls or owns more than half interest of an organization's outstanding shares.

make /meɪk/ [meɪkʲ] [meːk] [mɛːk] makes n
märke
Brand or kind; model.

make /meɪk/ [meɪkʲ] [meːk] [mɛːk] v
konstruera producera
göra tillverka tjäna skapa forma
(obsolete) To act in a certain manner; to have to do; to manage; to interfere; to be active; often in the phrase to meddle or make.

make a difference v
göra skillnad
(idiomatic, intransitive) To carry out an action, the result of which is a significant change, or an altered circumstance.
göra skillnad spela roll
(idiomatic, intransitive) To be of importance; to matter.

make a fool of v
göra bort sig åtlöje
(transitive) To cause (someone) to seem foolish.

make a living v
försörja sig tjäna sitt levebröd
To earn enough income to support oneself and, if applicable, one's family.

make a mistake v
begå ett misstag
To err, to be wrong. (This entry is a translation hub.)

make a mountain out of a molehill v
göra en höna av en fjäder
(transitive, idiomatic) To treat a problem as greater than it is; to blow something out of proportion; to exaggerate the importance of something trivial.

make a show of oneself v
göra bort sig
(idiomatic, Ireland) To embarrass oneself or others in public.

make a spectacle of oneself v
göra bort sig
(idiomatic, originally, _, US) To embarrass oneself or others in public.

make amends v
gottgöra
(idiomatic) To repair a relationship; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress.

make an exhibition of oneself v
göra bort sig
(idiomatic, UK) To embarrass oneself or others in public by behaving foolishly.

make do v
klara
(intransitive, idiomatic, informal) To survive, get by (with), or use whatever is available (due to lack of resources).

make ends meet v
få ekonomin att gå ihop
(idiomatic) To have enough money to cover expenses; to get by financially; to get through the pay period (sufficient to meet the next payday).

make fun of v
håna driva med förlöjliga göra narr av göra sig lustig över
(idiomatic, informal) To tease, ridicule or make jokes about, generally in a pejorative manner.

make history v
gå till historien skapa historia
(idiomatic) To do something that will be widely remembered for a long time.

make it v
hinna hinna fram i tid klara slå igenom
To succeed in doing something, for example in reaching a place, going somewhere, attending an event, arriving in time for something, adding to one's schedule or itinerary, or in getting where one wants to be in one's life or career, which sometimes means becoming or wanting to become successful (succeed in a big way) or famous.

make light of v
ta lätt på
(idiomatic) To regard without due seriousness; to joke about.

make love v
älska
(euphemistic) To engage in sexual intercourse. [from 20th c.]

make matters worse v
till råga på allt
(idiomatic) To worsen an already difficult situation or unfavourable set of circumstances, typically by acting rashly, foolishly, or incompetently.

make off /ˌmeɪk ˈɒf/ v
ge sig i väg sjappa smita
(intransitive) To exit or depart; to run away.

make one's bed and lie in it v
den som sig i leken ger, får leken tåla som man bäddar får man ligga
(idiomatic) To create a difficult situation whose unpleasant consequences one must now endure.

make oneself at home v
känna sig som hemma
(idiomatic) To make oneself comfortable as if one were in one's own home.

make oneself scarce v
hålla sig undan

make out /meɪk aʊt/ /meɪk æɔt/ /meɪk æʊt/ /meɪk ɘʉt/ /meɪk ʌʊt/ v
ställa ut
(transitive) To draw up (a document etc.), to designate (a cheque) to a given recipient, payee. [from 15th c.]
urskilja
(transitive) To discern; to manage to see, hear etc. [from 16th c.]
lyckas
(now, chiefly, US, regional, intransitive) To manage, get along; to do (well, badly etc.). [from 17th c.]
fabricera hitta på
(transitive, intransitive) To represent; to make (something) appear to be true. [from 17th c.]
hångla strula
(slang, chiefly, US, intransitive) To embrace and kiss passionately. [from 20th c.]

make out of v
göra av
To construct from; to create (something) using (a material or substance).

make sense v
begripa få ut något av förstå tyda
(intransitive, idiomatic, with of) To decipher or understand.
gå ihop vara begriplig kännas vettig låta vettig mejka sense vara vettig
(informal) Used to express interest or desire in something; to be pleasing or beneficial; to work, be operative, or be advantageous to.

make someone's blood boil v
få någons blod att koka
(idiomatic) To cause a person to feel angry or very annoyed, especially in situation in which one cannot fully display that feeling to others.

make sure v
se till säkerställa
To make oneself certain (of something, or that something is the case); to verify, to ascertain. [from 17th c.]

make the bed v
bädda
To arrange the sheets, blankets, or other coverings of a bed smoothly and neatly, with the corners tucked under the mattress.

make the perfect the enemy of the good v
det bästa är det godas fiende göra det bästa till det godas fiende

make up /ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/ v
sminka
To make social or romantic advances to; to pay court to. [from 18th c.]

make up one's mind v
bestämma
(idiomatic) To decide; to reach a conclusion.

make use v
dra nytta
(with of) To use, usually productively and/or for a specific purpose.

make water v
kasta vatten
(euphemistic) To urinate.

make way v
bana väg
(transitive with for) To give place or step aside.

make yourself at home phraseologicalUnit
känn dig som hemma känn er som hemma
(idiom) An invitation to a guest in the speaker's home to treat the house as if it were theirs.

make-up artist make-up artists n
maskör sminkör sminkös
A person who applies makeup and prosthetics for theatrical, television, film, fashion, magazines and similar productions.

maker /ˈmeɪk.ə/ /ˈmeɪk.ɚ/ makers n
tillverkare
Someone who makes; a person or thing that makes or produces something.

makeshift /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/ more makeshift most makeshift adj
provisorisk
Made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.

makeup /ˈmeɪkʌp/ makeups n
make-up smink kosmetika
(countable, uncountable) Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.

makhorka /məˈkɔː(ɹ)kə/ /məˈxɔː(ɹ)kə/ makhorkas n
bondtobak
(chiefly, Russia) A coarse, strong type of tobacco (Nicotiana rustica), especially grown in Russia and Ukraine.

malabsorption malabsorptions n
malabsorption
The state arising from abnormality in digestion or absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal tract.

malachite /ˈmæl.əˌkaɪt/ malachites n
malakit
(mineral) A bright green mineral, a basic copper carbonate, Cu2CO3(OH)2; one of the principal ores of copper.
malakitgrön
A mild green colour, like that of the mineral.

maladroit /ˌmæl.ə.ˈdɹɔɪt/ more maladroit most maladroit adj
klumpig fumlig tafatt
Not adroit; awkward, clumsy, inept. [from 1670s]

malady /ˈmæl.ə.di/ maladies n
sjukdom
Any ailment or disease of the body; especially, a lingering or deep-seated disorder.

malaise /-ˈlɛz/ /mæˈleɪz/ /mɑˈleɪz/ /məˈleɪz/ malaises n
illamående olust sjukdomskänsla
A feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness.
olust
An ambiguous feeling of mental or moral depression.

malaria /məˈlɛə.ɹi.ə/ malarias n
malaria
A disease spread by mosquito, in which a protozoan, Plasmodium, multiplies in blood every few days.

male /meɪl/ maler malest more male most male adj
manlig
Belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]
hane hankontakt
(of bacteria) Having the F factor; able to impart DNA into another bacterium which does not have the F factor (a female).

male /meɪl/ males n
hane handjur hanne
One of the male (masculine) sex or gender.
hanplante hanväxt
A plant of the masculine sex.
man
A human member of the masculine sex or gender.

male chauvinist male chauvinists n
mansgris
A male advocate of male chauvinism.

male enhancement male enhancements n
penisförstoring
(euphemistic) A method of enlarging the penis.

male gaze n
manliga blicken
(sociology) The implicit assumption or presentation of the viewpoint of a heterosexual man in films and other visual media, often manifesting in lingering, eroticized shots of women's bodies.

male member male members n
manslem
(euphemistic) Penis.

maleficent /məˈlɛf.ɪ.sənt/ more maleficent most maleficent adj
elakartad illasinnad ondsint ondskefull
Harmful or evil in intent or effect.

malevolent /məˈlɛvələnt/ more malevolent most malevolent adj
illasinnad illvillig
Having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others.

malic acid n
äppelsyra äpplesyra
(organic compound) A colourless crystalline dicarboxylic acid, hydroxy-malonic acid, found in wine, apples and other fruit; it is converted to lactic acid by malolactic fermentation.

malice /ˈmælɪs/ malices n
illvilja
Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.

malicious /məˈlɪʃəs/ more malicious most malicious adj
maliciös illasinnad elak illvillig ond uppsåtlig
Intending to do harm; characterized by spite and malice.

malignant /məˈlɪɡnənt/ more malignant most malignant adj
elakartad malign
(medicine) Tending to produce death; threatening a fatal issue.

malingerer /məˈlɪŋɡəɹə/ malingerers n
simulant
A person who malingers.

mallard /ˈmæl.ɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈmælɚd/ mallard mallards n
gräsand
Anas platyrhynchos, a common and widespread dabbling duck, natively found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, whose male has a distinctive dark green head.

malleable /ˈmæl.iː.ə.bəl/ [-bɯ] [ˈmaɫiəbəɫ] [ˈmæɫiəbɫ̩] [ˈmɛɫiəbɫ̩] more malleable most malleable adj
smidbar
Able to be hammered into thin sheets; capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer, or by the pressure of rollers.
(metaphorical) Flexible, liable to change.

malleolus /maˈliː.əl.əs/ /məˈliː.əl.əs/ malleoli malleoluses n
ankel fotknöl

mallet /ˈmælɪt/ mallets n
stridsklubba
(weapons) A weapon resembling the tool, but typically much larger.
klubba hammare
(music) A small hammer-like tool used for playing certain musical instruments.

mallow /ˈmæloʊ/ /ˈmæləʊ/ mallows n
malva
Any of a group of flowering plants in several genera of the taxonomic family Malvaceae, especially of the genus Malva. Several species are edible by humans.

malnourished more malnourished most malnourished adj
undernärd
suffering from malnutrition

malnutrition malnutritions n
undernäring
A lack of adequate nourishment.

malodorous /ˌmælˈoʊ.də.ɹəs/ /ˌmælˈəʊ.də.ɹəs/ more malodorous most malodorous adj
illaluktande stinkande
Having a bad odor.

malt /mɑlt/ /mɔlt/ malts n
malt
Malted grain (sprouted grain) (usually barley), used in brewing and otherwise.

malt /mɑlt/ /mɔlt/ v
mälta
(transitive) To convert a cereal grain into malt by causing it to sprout (by soaking in water) and then halting germination (by drying with hot air) in order to develop enzymes that can break down starches and proteins in the grain.

malthouse malthouses n
mälteri
A plant where malt is produced.

maltodextrin maltodextrins n
maltodextrin
(carbohydrate) A type of dextrin commonly used as a food additive

maltose /ˈmɔːltəʊz/ maltoses n
maltos maltsocker
(carbohydrate) A disaccharide, C12H22O11 formed from the digestion of starch by amylase; is converted to glucose by maltase; it is an isomer of trehalose

maltreatment /malˈtɹiːtmənt/ maltreatments n
vanvård
Cruel or harmful treatment or abuse; mistreatment.

malware /ˈmæl.weə(ɹ)/ malwares n
sabotageprogram skadlig programvara
(computing) Software which has been designed to operate in a malicious, undesirable manner.

mama's boy mama's boys n
morsgris
(informal, idiomatic, derogatory, North America) A male who has a very close bond with his mother, and may consequently be perceived as soft or effeminate.

mambo /ˈmæmbəʊ/ /ˈmɑmboʊ/ mamboes mambos n
mambo
A Latin-American musical genre, adapted from rumba, originating from Cuba in the 1940s, or a dance or rhythm of this genre. [from 20th c.]

mameluke /ˈmaməluːk/ mamelukes n
mamluk
(historical) A member of various military regimes in the Middle East created and run by freed slave soldiers, mainly from the Eurasian steppe or the Caucasus; in particular, those who formed a ruling caste in Egypt from 1250 until 1812 and in Syria until 1516.

mammal /ˈmæməl/ mammals n
däggdjur
An animal of the class Mammalia, characterized by being warm-blooded, having hair and producing milk with which to feed its young.

mammary gland mammary glands n
mjölkkörtel
(anatomy) A gland that secretes milk for suckling an infant or offspring.

mammographic adj
mammografisk
Of, or pertaining to, mammography

mammography mammographies n
mammografi
(medicine) X-ray examination of the breasts for diagnosing and locating abnormalities, especially tumours.

mammoth /ˈmæməθ/ more mammoth most mammoth adj
gigantisk mastodont mastodontisk
Comparable to a mammoth in its size; very large, huge, gigantic.

mammoth /ˈmæməθ/ mammoths n
mammut
Any species of the extinct genus Mammuthus, of large, usually hairy, elephant-like mammals with long curved tusks and an inclined back, which became extinct with the last retreat of ice age glaciers during the late Pleistocene period, and are known from fossils, frozen carcasses, and Paleolithic cave paintings found in North America and Eurasia.

mamoncillo mamoncillos n
honungsbär
Melicoccus bijugatus, a tree of the Sapindaceae family, native to Central and South America.

man /meːn/ /mæn/ [meən] [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] [mẽə̃n] interjection
wow
Used to place emphasis upon something or someone; sometimes, but not always, when actually addressing a man.

man /meːn/ /mæn/ [meən] [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] [mẽə̃n] men n
människa mänska
(collective) All humans collectively: mankind, humankind, humanity. (Sometimes capitalized as Man.)
man karl
A male person, usually an adult; a (generally adult male) sentient being, whether human, supernatural, elf, alien, etc.
pjäs spelpjäs
A piece or token used in board games such as backgammon.

man /meːn/ /mæn/ [meən] [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] [mẽə̃n] v
bemanna
(transitive) To supply (something) with staff or crew (of either sex).
(transitive) To take up position in order to operate (something).

man boob man boobs n
chipstutte
(slang) One of a pair of large or womanly breasts on a man caused by pectoral fat, or sometimes a hormonal condition such as gynecomastia.

man child man children men children n
barnrumpa förvuxet barn
(informal, chiefly, derogatory) An adult male who is childish or immature.

man flu n
manfluensa
(British, colloquial) A cold or similar minor ailment as suffered by a male seen as wildly exaggerating the severity of his symptoms.

man in the moon /ˌmæn ən ðə ˈmun/ /ˌmæn ɪn ðə ˈmuːn/ pn
gubben i månen mångubbe
An image of a man perceived in the dark maria (plains or "seas") and light highlands or other features of the Moon, originally regarded as a man with a burden on his back or accompanied by a small dog, and now more commonly as a man's face in the full moon or his profile in a crescent moon; hence, an imaginary man thought to be living on the Moon.

man is the measure of all things phraseologicalUnit
människan är alltings mått

man of letters men of letters n
litteratör författare lärd man skribent skriftställare
(dated) A literary man; a scholar or author.

man overboard interjection
man över bord
(nautical) A cry used to announce that one of the crew or passengers has fallen over the side of the vessel.

man proposes, God disposes proverb
Människan spår, gud rår.
Things don't always work out as they were planned.

man's man men's men n
karlakarl
A man who is popular among men.

man-bag man-bags n
bögslunga herrväska
The equivalent of a woman's small handbag designed for use by men, having compartments for mobile phones, etc.

man-eater man-eaters n
människoätare
An animal that attacks and kills humans for food, such as certain tigers or sharks; any animal that consumes human flesh.
A cannibal; a human that eats other humans.
manslukerska
(by extension, slang) A seductive dangerous woman, often readily taking and discarding male romantic partners.

man-hour man-hours n
mantimme
The amount of work that can be done by one person in an hour.

man-made adj
konstgjord
Created by people, as opposed to occurring in nature; artificial or synthetic.

man-mark /ˈmænmɑɹk/ /ˈmænmɑːk/ v
punkta punktmarkera
(transitive, sports) To mark an opposition player closely.

man-of-war /ˈmæn-/ /ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwoɹ/ /ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwɔː/ /ˌmɛn.ɘ(v)ˈwoː/ men-of-war n
örlogsman
(military, watercraft, chiefly, historical) A powerful armed naval vessel, primarily one armed with cannon and propelled by sails; a warship.

man-to-man defense man-to-man defenses n
punktmarkering
(basketball) A defense in which each player guards a particular opposing player.

mana /ˈma-/ /ˈmæ-/ /ˈmɑ.nə/ /ˈmɑː.nə/ /ˈmʌ.nʌ/ manas n
mana

manacle /ˈmænək(ə)l/ /ˈmænəkəl/ manacles n
handbojor handklovar
A shackle for the wrist, usually consisting of a pair of joined rings; a handcuff; (by extension) a similar device put around an ankle to restrict free movement.

manacle /ˈmænək(ə)l/ /ˈmænəkəl/ v
sätta handbojor på (någon)
(ambitransitive) To confine with manacles.

manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/ v
styra
(transitive) To direct or be in charge of.
(transitive) To handle or control (a situation, job).
handla
(transitive) To handle with skill, wield (a tool, weapon etc.).
lyckas
(intransitive) To succeed at an attempt in spite of difficulty.
klara
(ambitransitive) To achieve (something) without fuss, or without outside help.

manageable /ˈmænəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ /ˈmænɪd͡ʒəbl̩/ more manageable most manageable adj
hanterlig
Capable of being managed or controlled.

management /mənˈeɪd͡ʒmənt/ /ˈmænəd͡ʒmənt/ /ˈmænɪd͡ʒmənt/ managements n
ledning styrelse skötsel
(uncountable) Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.
ledning direktion styrelse
The executives of an organisation, especially senior executives.

manager /ˈmæn.ə.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.d͡ʒə/ [ˈmeən.ə.d͡ʒɚ] managers n
direktör
(management) A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team.

manatee /ˈmæn.əˌtiː/ manatee manatees n
manat sjöko
Any of several plant-eating marine mammals, of family Trichechidae, found in tropical regions.

mandarin /mæn.də.ˈɹɪn/ /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ mandarins n
byråkrat pamp
mandarin
(historical) A high government bureaucrat of the Chinese Empire. [from 1580s]

mandarin duck /ˈmændəɹɪn dʌk/ mandarin ducks n
mandarinand
A colorful perching duck that has a red bill, large white crescent above the eye and reddish face, Aix galericulata.

mandarin orange mandarin oranges n
mandarinträd
A small citrus tree (Citrus reticulata) with oblate fruits smaller than the (so-named) sweet oranges.
mandarin
The fruit of this tree; in loose, informal usage, the term may include other similar citrus fruits such as Citrus unshiu (satsuma or mikan).

mandate /mænˈdeɪt/ /ˈmændeɪt/ mandates n
påbud mandat
An official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; a commission; a judicial precept; an authorization.

mandatory /ˈmæn.də.t(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈmɛən.dəˌtɔɹ.i/ more mandatory most mandatory adj
obligatorisk
Obligatory; required or commanded by authority.

mandible /ˈmæn.dɪb.əl/ mandibles n
mandibel käke
One of the anterior pair of mouthparts of an arthropod, designed for holding and cutting food.
underkäke mandibel
The jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes.

mandola mandolas n
mandola
(musical instruments) A stringed musical instrument resembling the mandolin, but of larger size and tuned lower.

mandolin /ˈmændəlɪn/ mandolins n
mandolin
(string instrument) A stringed instrument of the lute family, having eight strings in four courses, frequently tuned as a violin, and with either a bowl-shaped back or a flat back.

mandrake mandrakes n
alruna
(mythology) A mandragora, a kind of tiny demon immune to fire.
Any plant of the genus Mandragora, certain of which are said to have medicinal or aphrodisiac properties; the root of these plants often resembles the shape of a small person, hence occasioning various mythic, magical, or occult uses.
A root of a mandrake plant that resembled human form, especially one kept or used for magic or occult purposes.
(slang) The drug methaqualone.

mane /meɪn/ manes n
man
Longer hair growth on back of neck of an animal, especially a horse or lion

maned wolf maned wolves n
manvarg manhund
One of species Chrysocyon brachyurus, the largest canid of South America,.

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ maneuvers n
manöver övning
(military) The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units. [from 18th c.]
manöver
A movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity. [from 18th c.]

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ v
manövrera
(ambitransitive) To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.
(figurative, transitive) To guide, steer, manage purposefully
intrigera manövrera
(figurative, intransitive) To intrigue, manipulate, plot, scheme

maneuverable /məˈnuːvəɹəbəl/ /məˈnuːvɹəbəl/ more maneuverable most maneuverable adj
manövrerbar
(often, in combination) Able to be maneuvered

manga /ˈmaŋɡə/ /ˈmæŋɡə/ /ˈmɑŋɡə/ /ˈmɑːŋɡə/ manga mangas n
manga
(countable, comics) A comic originating in Japan.
(uncountable) An artistic style heavily used in, and associated with, Japanese comics, and that has also been adopted by a comparatively low number of comics from other countries.

manganese /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌnis/ /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌniz/ /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌniːz/ manganeses n
mangan
(uncountable) A metallic chemical element (symbol Mn) with an atomic number of 25, not a free element in nature but often found in minerals in combination with iron, and useful in industrial alloy production.

mange /meɪnd͡ʒ/ manges n
skabb
(veterinary medicine) A skin disease of nonhuman mammals caused by parasitic mites (Sarcoptes spp., Demodecidae spp.).

mangel mangels n
sockerbeta
The sugar beet, which can be refined to equal cane sugar in all manners save for botanical origin.

mangelwurzel mangelwurzels n
mangold
A root vegetable, variety of Beta vulgaris, cultivated chiefly as cattle feed.

manger /ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ mangers n
krubba
A trough in a stable or barn for animals to eat from.

mangetout /mɑ̃ʒˈtuː/ /ˈmɑ̃ʒ.tuː/ mangetouts n
sockerärt
A vegetable pea (Pisum sativum) eaten when immature.

mangle /ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/ mangles n
mangel
A hand-operated device with rollers, for wringing laundry.

mangle /ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/ v
mangla
(transitive) To change, mutilate, or disfigure by cutting, tearing, rearranging, etc.
(transitive, archaic) To wring laundry.

mango /ˈmæŋɡoʊ/ /ˈmæŋɡəʊ/ [ˈmɛəŋɡoʊ] mangoes mangos n
mango mangoträd
A tropical Asian fruit tree, Mangifera indica.
mango
A pickled vegetable or fruit with a spicy stuffing; a vegetable or fruit which has been mangoed.

mangosteen /ˈmæŋɡəstiːn/ mangosteens n
mangostan
A tropical fruit of the tree genus Garcinia.
The tree on which the fruit grows.

mangrove /ˈmæŋɡɹoʊv/ /ˈmæŋɡɹəʊv/ mangroves n
mangrove mangroveträd
Any of various tropical evergreen trees or shrubs that grow in intertidal coastal brackish waters.
mangrove
A habitat with such plants; mangrove forest; mangrove swamp; mangal.
rödmangroveväxt
Any of various plants of the Rhizophoraceae family.

mangy /ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒi/ mangier mangiest adj
skabbig
Afflicted, or looking as if afflicted, with mange.

manhole /mænhəʊl/ manholes n
gatubrunn manhål
A hole in the ground used to access the sewers or other underground vaults and installations.

mania /ˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ manias n
mani
Violent derangement of mind; madness; insanity.
vurm
Excessive or unreasonable desire; insane passion affecting one or many people; fanaticism.

maniac /ˈmeɪniˌæk/ maniacs n
maniker
An insane person, especially one who suffers from a mania.

manic /ˈmænɪk/ more manic most manic adj
manisk
(psychiatry) Suffering from mania, the state of an abnormally elevated or irritable mood, arousal, and/or energy levels.

manic-depressive more manic-depressive most manic-depressive adj
manodepressiv
(dated) Relating to or exhibiting manic depression.

manicure /ˈmæ.nɪ.kjʊɹ/ manicures n
manikyr
A cosmetic treatment for the fingernails.

manifest /ˈmæn.ə.fɛst/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ more manifest most manifest adj
manifest tydlig uppenbar
Evident to the senses, especially to the sight; apparent; distinctly perceived.
tydlig uppenbar
Obvious to the understanding; apparent to the mind; easily apprehensible; plain; not obscure or hidden.

manifest /ˈmæn.ə.fɛst/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ manifests n
manifest
(obsolete) A public declaration; an open statement; a manifesto.

manifestation /ˌmænɪfəˈsteɪʃən/ /ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/ manifestations n
manifestation
The act or process of becoming manifest.
(medical) The symptoms or observable conditions which are seen as a result of some disease.

manifesto /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.toʊ/ /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.təʊ/ /ˌmæn.ɪˈfɛs.təʊ/ manifesti manifestoes manifestos n
manifest
A public declaration of principles, policies, or intentions, especially that of a political party.

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ /ˈmɛniˌfoʊld/ /ˈmɛnɪˌfoʊld/ more manifold most manifold adj
mångfaldig
Various in kind or quality; diverse.

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ /ˈmɛniˌfoʊld/ /ˈmɛnɪˌfoʊld/ manifolds n
mångfald
(mathematics) A topological space that looks locally like the "ordinary" Euclidean space \mathbb{R}^n and is Hausdorff.

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ /ˈmɛniˌfoʊld/ /ˈmɛnɪˌfoʊld/ v
mångfaldiga
(transitive) To make manifold; multiply.

manioc /ˈmeɪ.niˌɑk/ /ˈmæ.ni.ɒk/ /ˈmæ.niˌɑk/ maniocs n
mandioka
(countable, uncountable) The tropical plant Manihot esculenta, from which cassava and tapioca are prepared.

maniple /ˈmænəpəl/ /ˈmænɪp(ə)l/ maniples n
manipel
(Christianity, chiefly, historical) In Western Christianity, an ornamental band or scarf worn upon the left arm as a part of the vestments of a priest in the Roman Catholic Church, and sometimes the Church of England.

manipulate /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/ /məˈnɪp.jʊ.leɪt/ v
manipulera
(transitive) To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something

manipulation /məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/ manipulations n
manipulation
The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.
The usage of psychological influence over a person, event, or situation to gain a desired outcome.

manipulative /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪ.tɪv/ /məˈnɪp.jə.lə.tɪv/ [məˈnɪp.jə.leɪ.ɾɪv] more manipulative most manipulative adj
manipulativ
(pejorative) Reaching one's goals at the expense of other people by using them.

manipulator /məˈnɪpjʊleɪtə(ɹ)/ manipulators n
intrigör manipulator manipulatör manipulerare
A device which can be used to move, arrange or operate something.

mankind /mænˈkaɪnd/ n
mänsklighet människosläkt
The human race in its entirety.
(obsolete) Human feelings; humanity.
manssläkt
Men collectively, as opposed to all women.

manliness /ˈmænlɪnəs/ manlinesses n
manlighet
The quality of being manly; the set of qualities, traits and abilities considered appropriate to men (as opposed to women or children); similarity to a man.

manly /ˈmænli/ manlier manliest adj
manlig
Having the characteristics of a man.

manna /ˈmænə/ mannas n
manna
(biblical) Food miraculously produced for the Israelites in the desert in the book of Exodus.
(by extension) Any boon which comes into one's hands by good luck.
The sugary sap of the manna gum tree which oozes out from holes drilled by insects and falls to the ground around the tree.[1]

manna ash manna ashes n
manna-ask
An ash tree, Fraxinus ornus, native to southern Europe.

manned /mænd/ adj
bemannad
Operated by, performed by, or transporting a person; crewed; piloted; staffed.

mannequin /ˈmænəˌkɪn/ mannequins n
skyltdocka mannekäng
A dummy, or life-size model of the human body, used for the fitting or displaying of clothes.
mannekäng fotomodell
(dated) A person who models clothes.

manner /ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/ manners n
sätt
Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

manny mannies n
barnpojke
(informal) A male nanny (for children).

manor /ˈmænə(ɹ)/ /ˈmænəɹ/ manors n
herrgård

mansard mansards n
mansard vindskupa vindsvåning
The upper storey of a building, surrounded by such a roof

mansard roof mansard roofs n
brutet tak
A roof having two slopes on each side, the lower one having a steeper pitch than the upper; this increases the volume of the enclosed space.
A steeper roof that terminates into a flat roof at its high point.

manslaughter manslaughters n
dråp dödsvållande
(law) The unlawful killing of a human, either in negligence or incidentally to the commission of some unlawful act, but without specific malice, or upon a sudden excitement of anger; considered less culpable than murder, but more culpable than justifiable homicide.

mansplain /manˈspleɪn/ /mænˈspleɪn/ v
mansplaina

manspreading /ˈmænˌspɹɛdɪŋ/ n
manspreada
(informal, derogatory) The practice of men splaying their legs open wide when sitting on public transport, thus occupying more than one seat.

manta ray /ˈmæntə ɹeɪ/ manta rays n
manta
Any of several very large pelagic rays formerly of the genus Manta, now placed in genus Mobula, with winglike pectoral fins, a long tail, and two fins resembling horns that project from the head.

mantel /ˈmæn.təl/ mantels n
spiselkrans
The shelf above a fireplace which may be also a structural support for the masonry of the chimney.

mantelpiece /ˈmæntlpiːs/ mantelpieces n
spiselkrans
A shelf that is affixed to the wall above a fireplace.

manticore /ˈmæntɪˌkɔɹ/ manticores n
mantikora
(Greek mythology) A beast with the body of a lion (usually red), the tail of a scorpion, and the head/face of a man with a mouth filled with multiple rows of sharp teeth (like a shark), said to be able to shoot spikes from its tail or mane to paralyse prey. It may be horned, winged, or both; its voice is described as a mixture of pipes and trumpets.

mantis /ˈmæntɪs/ mantes mantises n
bönsyrsa
Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.

mantis shrimp mantis shrimp mantis shrimps n
mantisräka
A stomatopod, a marine crustacean of the order Stomatopoda, with powerful claws and a carapace which covers only the rear part of the head and part of the thorax.

mantle /ˈmæn.təl/ mantles n
glödstrompa
A gauzy fabric impregnated with metal nitrates, used in some kinds of gas and oil lamps and lanterns, which forms a rigid but fragile mesh of metal oxides when heated during initial use and then produces white light from the heat of the flame below it. (So called because it is hung above the lamp's flame like a mantel.) [from 19th c.]

mantling mantlings n
hjälmtäcke
(heraldry) The representation of a mantle, or the drapery behind and around a coat of arms.

manual /ˈmæn.j(u)əl/ /ˈmæn.j(ʊ)əl/ more manual most manual adj
manuell
(of an activity) Performed with the hands.

manual /ˈmæn.j(u)əl/ /ˈmæn.j(ʊ)əl/ manuals n
manual klaviatur
(music) A keyboard for the hands on a harpsichord, organ, or other musical instrument.
växelspak
(metonymically) A vehicle with a manual transmission.
handbok manual bruksanvisning elementarbok
A booklet that instructs on the usage of a particular machine or product.

manual labor manual labors n
kroppsarbete
(American spelling) Work done by hand or using basic tools rather than by machines; usually physically demanding but (sometimes, _, pejorative) unskilled labor.

manual transmission manual transmissions n
manuell växellåda
(automotive) A multi-speed vehicle transmission, where gear changes require the driver to manually select the gears by operating a gear stick and clutch (which is usually a foot pedal for cars, or a hand lever for motorcycles).

manually adv
för hand manuell manuella manuellt
by hand

manufacture /ˌmanjəˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmanjʊˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmanəˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmænjuˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌmænəˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ manufactures n
produktion
The action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale.
produkt
Anything made, formed or produced; product.

manufacture /ˌmanjəˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmanjʊˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmanəˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmænjuˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌmænəˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ v
tillverka
To make things, usually on a large scale, with tools and either physical labor or machinery.
tillverka fabricera
(derogatory) To fabricate; to create false evidence to support a point.

manufacturer /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃəɹɚ/ /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃəɹə/ manufacturers n
tillverkare fabrikant
A person or company that manufactures.

manul manuls n
manul pallaskatt
A small wild cat of Central Asia, Felis manul, syn, Otocolobus manul.

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjɔː/ /məˈnjʊə/ manures n
gödsel
Animal excrement, especially that of common domestic farm animals and when used as fertilizer. Generally speaking, from cows, horses, sheep, pigs and chickens.

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjɔː/ /məˈnjʊə/ v
gödsla
To cultivate by manual labor; to till; hence, to develop by culture.

manuscript /ˈmæn.jʊˌskɹɪpt/ manuscripts n
handskrift manuskript
A book, composition or any other document, written by hand (or manually typewritten), not mechanically reproduced.
manuskript
A single, original copy of a book, article, composition etc, written by hand or even printed, submitted as original for (copy-editing and) reproductive publication.

manwhore manwhores n
gigolo manshora
(slang) A man who has sex with clients for money; a male prostitute.
horbock
(slang) A promiscuous man who has no regard for his sexual partners or the emotional value of his relationships.

many /ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈmɪni/ more most determiner
många
An indefinite large number of.

many a determiner
mången månget
Being one of a large number, each one of many; belonging to an aggregate or category, considered singly as one of a kind.

many a mickle makes a muckle /ˌmɛni‿ə ˈmɪk(ə)l meɪks‿ə ˈmʌk(ə)l/ /ˌmɛni‿ə ˈmɪkəl meɪks‿ə ˈmʌkəl/ proverb
många bäckar små gör en stor å
(chiefly, Northern England, Scotland) A lot of small amounts, put together, become a large amount. [from 1793]

many hands make light work proverb
många svaga är starka tillsammans
A large number of people co-operating can perform tasks easily.

many thanks interjection
tusen tack
An expression of gratitude, expressing greater gratitude than thank you or thanks.

map /mæp/ maps n
karta
A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary, showing the relative positions of places and other features.

map /mæp/ v
kartlägga
(transitive, followed by a "to" phrase) To create a direct relationship to; to create a correspondence with.

maple /ˈmeɪpl̩/ maples n
lönn
A tree of the genus Acer, characterised by its usually palmate leaves and winged seeds.

maple leaf maple leaves n
lönnlöv
The leaf of the maple tree.

maple syrup maple syrups n
lönnsirap
Syrup made from the sap of the sugar maple, Acer saccharum

mar /mɑɹ/ /mɑː(ɹ)/ [mɑɹ] [mɑ˞] v
fördärva svärta ner
(transitive) To spoil; to ruin; to scathe; to damage.

mara /ˈmɑːɹə/ maras n
mara
(European folklore) A nightmare; a spectre or wraith-like creature in Germanic and particularly Scandinavian folklore; a female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.
Any caviid rodent of genus Dolichotis, common in the Patagonian steppes of Argentina.

maraca /məˈɹæ.kə/ /məˈɹɑ.kə/ maracas n
maracas
(musical instrument) A Latin American percussion instrument consisting of a hollow-gourd rattle containing pebbles or beans and often played in pairs, as a rhythm instrument.

marasmus /məˈɹæz.məs/ marasmuses n
marasm avtynande

marathon /ˈmæɹə(ˌ)θɔn/ /ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ /ˈmæɹəθən/ /ˈmɛɹə(ˌ)θɔn/ /ˈmɛɹəˌθɑn/ marathons n
maraton maratonlopp
A 42.195 kilometre (26 mile 385 yard) road race.

marauder /məˈɹɔːdə(ɹ)/ marauders n
marodör
Someone who moves about in roving fashion looking for plunder.

marble /ˈmɑɹ.bəl/ /ˈmɑː.bəl/ marbles n
marmor
(uncountable, rock) A metamorphic rock of crystalline limestone. [from 12th c.]
kula spelkula
(countable, games) A small ball used in games, originally of marble but now usually of glass or ceramic. [from 17th c.]

marble /ˈmɑɹ.bəl/ /ˈmɑː.bəl/ v
marmorera
(intransitive) To get or have the streaked or swirled appearance of certain types of marble, for example due to the incomplete mixing of viscous ingredients, or the uneven application of paint or other colorants.

marble cake marble cakes n
tigerkaka
A cake with two or more colors of ingredients which give a marble pattern to its interior.

marbled polecat marbled polecats n
tigeriller
Vormela peregusna, a polecat found from Eastern Europe to parts of China, with yellow and black markings on its back.

marbling marblings n
marmorering
A mottled or streaky appearance
The process of adding such an appearance, especially as a decoration

march /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ marches n
marsch
A formal, rhythmic way of walking, used especially by soldiers, bands and in ceremonies.
Any song in the genre of music written for marching (see Wikipedia's article on this type of music)
gränsland
(now, _, archaic, historical) A border region, especially one originally set up to defend a boundary.
marsch tåg
A political rally or parade
mark
(historical) A region at a frontier governed by a marquess.
fortgång framsteg framåtskridande utveckling
Steady forward movement or progression.

march /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ v
marschera tåga
(intransitive) To walk with long, regular strides, as a soldier does.
gränsa till
(intransitive) To have common borders or frontiers

mare /mɛə/ /mɛɚ/ mares n
märr sto
An adult female horse.
mara
(obsolete, or, historical) A type of evil spirit formerly thought to sit on the chest of a sleeping person; also, the feeling of suffocation felt during sleep, attributed to such a spirit.

margarine /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒə.ɹɪn/ /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒəˌɹin/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ɹɪn/ /ˌmɑː.d͡ʒəˈɹiːn/ /ˌmɑː.ɡəˈɹiːn/ margarines n
margarin
A spread, manufactured from a blend of vegetable oils (some of which are hydrogenated), emulsifiers etc, mostly used as a substitute for butter.

margarita /ˌmɑɹ.ɡəˈɹi.tə/ /ˌmɑː.ɡəˈɹiː.tə/ margaritas n
margarita
A cocktail made with tequila, an orange-flavoured liqueur, and lemon or lime juice, often served with salt encrusted on the rim of the glass.

margay margays n
margaykatt
Leopardus wiedii, a spotted cat native to Central and South America.

margin /ˈmɑːd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈmɑːɹd͡ʒ(ə)n/ margins n
marginal
(typography) The edge of the paper, typically left blank when printing but sometimes used for annotations etc.
(finance) The yield or profit; the selling price minus the cost of production.

margin of error margins of error n
felmarginal
(statistics) An expression of the lack of precision in the results obtained from a sample.

marginal /ˈmaː.d͡ʒɪ.nəl/ /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒɪ.nəl/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒɪ.nəl/ more marginal most marginal adj
marginell
(uncomparable) Of, relating to, or located at or near a margin or edge; also figurative usages of location and margin (edge).

marginal utility marginal utilities n
gränsnytta marginalnytta
(economics) The additional utility to a consumer from an additional unit of an economic good.

marginalization marginalizations n
marginalisering
The act of marginalizing or something marginalized.

marginally /ˈmɑɹd͡ʒɪnəli/ /ˈmɑːd͡ʒɪnəli/ more marginally most marginally adv
marginellt
In a marginal manner, or to a marginal extent; barely sufficiently; slightly.

margrave /ˈmɑɹɡɹeɪv/ /ˈmɑːɡɹeɪv/ margraves n
markgreve
(historical) A feudal era military-administrative officer of comital rank in the Carolingian empire and some successor states, originally in charge of a border area.
(historical) A hereditary ruling prince in certain feudal states of the Holy Roman Empire and elsewhere; the titular equivalent became known as marquis or marquess.

marigold /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡəʊld/ /ˈmɛɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ marigolds n
ringblomma
Any of the Old World plants, of the genus Calendula, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.
sammetsblomster tagetes
Any of the New World plants, of the genus Tagetes, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.

marimba /mə.ˈɹɪm.bə/ marimbas n
marimba
(musical instrument) A musical instrument similar to a xylophone but clearer in pitch.

marina /məˈɹinə/ marinas n
marina småbåtshamn
A harbour for small boats.

marine /məˈɹaɪn/ /məˈɹiːn/ /ˈmæɹɪn/ more marine most marine adj
marin sjö
Belonging to or characteristic of the sea; existing or found in the sea; formed or produced by the sea.

marine /məˈɹaɪn/ /məˈɹiːn/ /ˈmæɹɪn/ marines n
marinsoldat
(military, nautical) A soldier, normally a member of a marine corps, trained to serve on board or from a ship.

marine biologist marine biologists n
marinbiolog
Someone who studies marine biology.

marine biology n
marinbiologi
(biology) The branch of biology dealing with organisms that live in the sea.

marine corps /məˈɹinˌkɔɹ/ /məˈɹinˌkɔɹz/ marine corps n
marinkår
A military organization of marines, soldiers who are trained and equipped to fight on or from ships.

marine mammal marine mammals n
havsdäggdjur
A mammal which lives wholly in seawater, such as whales and dolphins, or that is restricted to coastal habitats and feeds on marine life, such as seals, sea cows, polar bears, and sea otters.

marionette /ˌmæɹi.əˈnɛt/ marionettes n
marionett
A puppet, usually made of wood, which is animated by the pulling of strings.

marital /ˈmaɹɪtəl/ /ˈmæɹɪtəl/ adj
äktenskaplig
Pertaining to marriage.

marital status marital statuses n
civilstånd
One of several discrete options describing a person's relationship with a significant other, such as single, married, divorced, widowed, civil union, domestic partnership, etc.

marjoram /ˈmɑɹd͡ʒəɹəm/ /ˈmɑːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəm/ marjorams n
mejram
A herb of the mint family, Origanum majorana, having aromatic leaves.
The leaves of this plant used in flavouring food.

mark /mæɹk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɾ)k/ /mɑːk/ marks n
betyg
A score for finding the correct answer, or other academic achievement; the sum of such points gained as out of a possible total. [from 19th c.]
märke
An indication or sign used for reference or measurement. [from 14th c.]
mark D-mark
(historical) A half pound, a former English and Scottish currency equivalent to 13 shillings and fourpence and notionally equivalent to a mark of sterling silver.

mark /mæɹk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɾ)k/ /mɑːk/ v
märka märka upp
To create an indication of (a location).
lägga märke till märka
(of things) To identify (someone as a particular type of person or as having a particular role).
rätta
(Canada, UK) To indicate the correctness of and give a score to (a school assignment, exam answers, etc.).
Punktmarkera
(sports) To follow a player not in possession of the ball when defending, to prevent them receiving a pass easily.

mark my words phraseologicalUnit
sanna mina ord
(idiomatic) Listen to me; used before or after a statement one wishes to emphasize, especially a prediction.

mark of Cain marks of Cain n
kainsmärke
A stigma of shame

marked /mɑɹkt/ /mɑːkt/ /ˈmɑɹ.kəd/ /ˈmɑɹ.kɪd/ /ˈmɑː.kɪd/ more marked most marked adj
påfallande påtaglig uppenbar
Clearly evident; noticeable; conspicuous.

marker pen marker pens n
tuschpenna
A pen, often with a thick tip made of felt.

market /ˈmɑɹkət/ /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ markets n
torg
marknads-
A gathering of people for the purchase and sale of merchandise at a set time, often periodic.
A grocery store
(obsolete) The price for which a thing is sold in a market; hence, value; worth.
marknad marknads-
City square or other fairly spacious site where traders set up stalls and buyers browse the merchandise.
A geographical area where a certain commercial demand exists.
A formally organized, sometimes monopolistic, system of trading in specified goods or effects.
The sum total traded in a process of individuals trading for certain commodities.
marknads- marknad
A group of potential customers for one's product.

market capitalization market capitalizations n
börsvärde
(finance) The total market value of the equity in a publicly traded entity.

market economy market economies n
marknadsekonomi
An economy in which goods and services are exchanged in a market, as opposed to a state-controlled economy.

market maker market makers n
likviditetsgarant
(finance) A person or company that undertakes to quote both a buy and a sell price for a financial instrument.

market risk market risks n
marknadsrisk
(finance) The risk that the value of an investment will decrease due to moves in market factors.

market share market shares n
marknadsandel
The percentage of some market held by a company, country, (sub)sector or any other actor or aggregate.

market square market squares n
salutorg
An open area in a town housing a public market, often on just one day per week; a marketplace.

market town market towns n
köping köpstad
A town that has a traditional right to hold a regular market.

market value market values n
marknadsvärde
(finance) The price which a seller or insurer might reasonably expect to fetch for goods, services or securities on the open market.

marketing marketings n
marknadsföring
(uncountable) The promotion, distribution and selling of a product or service; the work of a marketer; includes market research and advertising.

marketplace marketplaces n
marknadsplats
An open area in a town housing a public market.
marknad
The space, actual or metaphorical, in which a market operates.
(by extension) The world of commerce and trade.

markka markkaa markkas n
mark
A (Finnish) mark, the currency used in Finland before the introduction of the euro, consisting of 100 penni. Abbreviation FIM.

marksman /ˈmɑɹksmən/ marksmen n
skarpskytt
A man or person skilled at hitting targets, as with a firearm, bow, or thrown object.

marksmanship /ˈmɑɹksmənʃɪp/ marksmanships n
skjutskicklighet
The ability to shoot accurately at a target.

markup language markup languages n
märkspråk
(computer language) A computer language using markup.

marl /mɑɹl/ /mɑːl/ marls n
märgel
A mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and possibly sand, in very variable proportions, and accordingly designated as calcareous, clayey, or sandy.

marlin /ˈmɑɹ.lɪn/ marlin marlins n
spjutfisk
Any species of game fish belonging to either of the genera Tetrapturus or Makaira, with a crested dorsal fin and a pointed, spear-like projection of the upper jaw.

marmalade /ˈmɑɹ.mə.leɪd/ /ˈmɑː.mə.leɪd/ marmalades n
marmelad
(obsolete) quince jam

marmot /ˈmɑɹ.mət/ /ˈmɑː.mət/ marmots n
murmeldjur
Any of several large ground-dwelling rodents of the genera Marmota and Cynomys in the squirrel family.

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ /məˈɹəʉn/ /məˈɹʉːn/ more maroon most maroon adj
vinröd
Of a maroon color

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ /məˈɹəʉn/ /məˈɹʉːn/ maroons n
bordeaux vinröd
A rich dark red, somewhat brownish, color.
strandsatt
A castaway; a person who has been marooned. [from 19th c.]

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ /məˈɹəʉn/ /məˈɹʉːn/ v
strandsätta överge
To abandon in a remote, desolate place, as on a desert island.

marquess /ˈmɑɹ.kwɪs/ /ˈmɑː.kwɪs/ marquesses n
markis markgreve
A title of nobility for a man ranking beneath a duke and above an earl.

marquetry /ˈmɑːkɪtɹi/ marquetries n
marketeri
(uncountable, woodworking) A decorative technique in which veneers of wood, ivory, metal etc. are inlaid into a wooden surface to form intricate designs.

marquisate /ˈmɑː.kwɪ.sət/ marquisates n
markgrevedöme
The territory held by a marquis, margrave or marchioness.

marriage /ˈmeɹɪdʒ/ /ˈmæɹɪdʒ/ /ˈmɛɹɪdʒ/ marriages n
äktenskap
The state of being married. [from 14th c.]
(often, _, specifically) The union of two people of opposite sex, to the exclusion of all others.
(figuratively) A close union. [from 15th c.]
A joining of two parts.
bröllop vigsel
A wedding; a ceremony in which people wed. [from 14th c.]

marriage agency marriage agencies n
äktenskapsbyrå
A business that endeavors to introduce men and women for the purpose of marriage, dating or penpals.

marriage bed marriage beds n
brudsäng
The bed shared by a newly-married couple.

marriage certificate marriage certificates n
vigselbevis
(law) An official record indicating that two individuals were legally married on the date of the certificate.

marriage of convenience marriages of convenience n
konvenansäktenskap
A marriage motivated by some reason other than love; especially one conducted to obtain entry or residence rights in a country.

married /ˈmæɹ.id/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪd/ /ˈmɛɹ.id/ adj
gift
In a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband.

married couple married couples n
äkta par gift par
Two people who are married to each other.

marron glacé /məˌɹɑn ɡləˈseɪ/ /ˌmaɹɒ̃ ˈɡlaseɪ/ marrons glacés n
kanderad kastanj
A chestnut preserved in sugar or syrup and flavoured with vanilla.

marrow /ˈmæɹoʊ/ /ˈmæɹəʊ/ /ˈmɛ(ə)ɹoʊ/ marrows n
märg
(uncountable) The substance inside bones which produces blood cells.
squash zucchini
(countable) A kind of vegetable like a large courgette/zucchini or squash.

marrowbone marrowbones n
märgben märgpipa
A bone containing edible marrow. [from 14th c.]

marry /ˈmeɹ.i/ /ˈmæɹ.i/ /ˈmɛɹ.i/ v
gifta sig gifta sig (med)
(intransitive) To enter into the conjugal or connubial state; to take a husband or a wife. [from 14th c.]
gifta bort
(transitive) To arrange for the marriage of; to give away as wife or husband. [from 14th c.]
gifta sig gifta ingå äktenskap förena i äktenskap viga
(transitive) To unite in wedlock or matrimony; to perform the ceremony of joining spouses; to bring about a marital union according to the laws or customs of a place. [from 16th c.]
förena
(transitive, figuratively) To unite; to join together into a close union. [from 15th c.]

marry off v
gifta bort
(idiomatic) To successfully arrange the marriage of someone, especially a relative.

marsh /mæʃ/ /mɑɹʃ/ /mɑː(ɹ)ʃ/ marshes n
kärr
An area of low, wet land, often with tall grass.

marsh harrier marsh harriers n
brun kärrhök kärrhök
Any member of the raptor genus Circus of similar appearance and habit to Circus aeruginosus.

marsh mallow marsh mallows n
läkemalva
A European species of plant in the mallow family, Althaea officinalis, historically used medicinally and the source of what became the modern marshmallow confection (which no longer contains the plant).

marsh marigold marsh marigolds n
kabbeleka
Caltha palustris, a perennial plant with bright yellow flowers.

marsh sandpiper marsh sandpipers n
dammsnäppa
A small wader, Tringa stagnatilis.

marsh thistle marsh thistles n
kärrtistel
A biennial or perennial herb (Cirsium palustre).

marsh tit marsh tits n
entita
A passerine bird of the tit family (Poecile palustris).

marsh warbler marsh warblers n
kärrsångare
A small passerine bird, Acrocephalus palustris, family Acrocephalidae, of Europe and Africa.

marshal /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ marshals n
marskalk
(historical) A high-ranking officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord, who was originally in charge of the cavalry and later the military forces in general.
A military officer of the highest rank in several countries, including France and the former Soviet Union; equivalent to a general of the army in the United States. See also field marshal.
A person in charge of the ceremonial arrangement and management of a gathering.

marshalling yard marshalling yards n
rangerbangård

marshland marshlands n
myrmark sankmark sumpmark
marshy land; bog or fen

marshmallow /mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/ /ˈmɑɹʃˌmæl.oʊ/ /ˈmɑɹʃˌmɛl.oʊ/ marshmallows n
marshmallow
A type of confectionery, originally (since Ancient Egyptian times) made from this plant, but now generally made of sugar or corn syrup, gelatin that has been presoftened in water, gum arabic, flavorings, and sometimes beaten egg whites, all whipped to a spongy consistency. [from 19th c.]
(figuratively) Someone who is soft and benign.

marsquake marsquakes n
marsbävning marsskalv

marsupial /mɑɹ.ˈsu.pi.əl/ /mɑː.ˈsuː.pi.əl/ marsupials n
pungdjur
Any member of the mammalian infraclass Marsupialia, including those where the female has a pouch in which it rears its young through early infancy, such as kangaroos, koalas, wombats and opossums, as well as the pouchless shrew opossums.

marten /ˈmɑɹ.tən/ /ˈmɑː.tən/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ [ˈmɑɹ.ʔn̩] martens n
mård
Any carnivorous mammal of the genus Martes in the family Mustelidae.

martial /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ more martial most martial adj
krigisk martialisk krigslik
(comparable) Of, relating to, or suggestive of war; warlike.

martial art martial arts n
kampsport
Any of several fighting styles which contain systematized methods of training for combat, both armed and unarmed; often practiced as a sport, e.g. boxing, karate, judo, silat, wrestling, or Muay Thai.
stridskonst
Military skills, proficiency in military strategy, prowess in warfare.

martial law n
krigsrätt krigslagar krigstillstånd undantagstillstånd
Rule by military authorities, especially when imposed on a civilian population in time of war or other crisis, or in an occupied territory.

martlet martlets n
merlett martlet
(heraldic charge) A depiction of a bird similar to a house martin or swallow with stylized feet.

martyr /ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ [ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)] [ˈmɐːɾə(ɹ)] [ˈmɑɹ.ɾɚ] martyrs n
martyr
One who willingly accepts being put to death for adhering openly to one's religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after martyrdom.
(by extension) One who sacrifices their life, station, or something of great personal value, for the sake of principle or to sustain a cause.
(with a prepositional phrase of cause) One who suffers greatly and/or constantly, even involuntarily.

martyrdom /ˈmɑː(ɹ).tə(ɹ).dəm/ martyrdoms n
martyrskap
The condition of a martyr; the death of a martyr; the suffering of death on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause.

marvel of Peru n
underblomma
Mirabilis jalapa, an ornamental flowering plant from the Americas, used until the 19th century also medicinally.

marvellous /ˈmɑɹvələs/ /ˈmɑːvləs/ /ˈmɑːvələs/ more marvellous most marvellous adj
underbar
(British spelling) Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.

marvelous /ˈmɑɹvələs/ /ˈmɑːvləs/ /ˈmɑːvələs/ more marvelous most marvelous adj
underbar
(US spelling) Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.

marzipan /ˈmɑɹtsəpæn/ /ˈmɑɹtsəpɑn/ /ˈmɑɹzəpæn/ /ˈmɑːzɪpæn/ /ˌmɑːzɪˈpæn/ marzipans n
marsipan
A confection made from a paste of almonds, sugar and egg white as a binder.

mascaron /ˈmæskəˌɹɒn/ mascarons n
maskaron
(architectural element) A carved, ornamental face, usually human, sometimes frightening or chimeric whose alleged function was originally to frighten away evil spirits so that they would not enter the building.

mascarpone /ˌmæskə(ɹ)ˈpəʊni/ /ˌmɑːskə(ɹ)ˈpəʊneɪ/ /ˌmɑːskə(ɹ)ˈpəʊni/ mascarpones n
mascarpone
A soft, creamy Italian cheese that is not pressed or aged; often used in desserts.

mascle /ˈmæskəl/ mascles n
genombruten snedruta
(heraldiccharge) A lozenge with a smaller lozenge-shaped hole in the centre.

mascot /ˈmæsˌkɑːt/ /ˈmæsˌkɒt/ mascots n
maskot
Something thought to bring good luck.
Something, especially a person or animal, used to symbolize a sports team, company, organization or other group.

masculine /ˈmæskjələn/ /ˈmæskjʊlɪn/ more masculine most masculine adj
maskulint
maskulin manlig
Of or pertaining to the male sex; biologically male, not female.
manlig
Belonging to males; typically used by males.
maskulin
(of a noun) Being of the masculine class or grammatical gender, and inflected in that manner.

masculinity /ˌmæskjəˈlɪnɪti/ masculinities n
maskulinitet
The degree or property of being masculine or manly; manliness.

masculinize v
maskulinisera
(transitive) To make masculine; to give typically male characteristics.

mash /mæʃ/ mashes n
mäsk mos gröt
(uncountable) A mass of mixed ingredients reduced to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure; a mass of anything in a soft pulpy state.
mäsk
(brewing) Ground or bruised malt, or meal of rye, wheat, corn, or other grain (or a mixture of malt and meal) steeped and stirred in hot water for making the wort.

mash /mæʃ/ v
mosa
(transitive) To convert into a mash; to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
(ambitransitive) To press down hard (on).
(transitive, informal, gaming) To press (a button) rapidly and repeatedly.

mashed potatoes n
potatismos
(uncountable, or, in the plural) A dish consisting of potatoes that have been boiled, mashed to a pulpy consistency, and mixed with such ingredients as butter or milk.

mask /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ masks n
mask
A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection.
That which disguises; a pretext or subterfuge.
maskerad
A festive entertainment of dancing or other diversions, where all wear masks; a masquerade.
genomskinlighetsmask
(computer graphics) A two-color (black and white) bitmap generated from an image, used to create transparency in the image.

mask /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ v
maskera
(transitive) To disguise as something else.

masked lapwing masked lapwings n
maskvipa
A large, common and conspicuous species of lapwing native to Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea, Vanellus miles.

masked palm civet masked palm civets n
maskpalmmård
A civet of species Paguma larvata, native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

masked shrike masked shrikes n
masktörnskata
Lanius nubicus, a large songbird species in the shrike family (Laniidae).

masking tape masking tapes n
maskeringstejp
A pressure-sensitive tape made of a thin and easy-to-tear paper characterized by its ease of removal, not leaving adhesive behind. It is used mainly in painting, to mask off areas that should not be painted.

masochism /ˈmæs.ə.kɪ.zəm/ /ˈmæz.ə.kɪ.zəm/ masochisms n
masochism
The (often sexual) enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation.

masochist /ˈmæ.səˌkɪst/ masochists n
masochist
Someone who enjoys pain or humiliation, or who derives pleasure from harming oneself or being harmed by others.

masochistic /ˌmæ.səˈkɪs.tɪk/ more masochistic most masochistic adj
masochistisk
Deriving (especially sexual) pleasure from abuse, being punished, or dominated.

mason /ˈmeɪsən/ v
mura
(transitive, normally with a preposition) To build stonework or brickwork about, under, in, over, etc.; to construct by masons

mason bee mason bees n
murarbi
Any of the bees of the genus Osmia, which have the habit of making compartments of mud in their nests.

masonic adj
frimurar-
Of or pertaining to stonemasons or masonry.
Of or pertaining to freemasonry.

masquerade /ˈmæskəˌɹeɪd/ /ˈmɑːs-/ /ˌmæskəˈɹeɪd/ /ˌmɑːs-/ masquerades n
maskerad
An assembly or party of people wearing (usually elaborate or fanciful) masks and costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.

mass /mæs/ /mɑs/ masses n
massa
A quantity of matter cohering together so as to make one body, or an aggregation of particles or things which collectively make one body or quantity, usually of considerable size.
massa vikt
(physics) A measure of the inertia of a mass of matter, one of four fundamental properties of matter. SI unit of mass: kilogram.

mass /mæs/ /mɑːs/ masses n
mässa
(Christianity) Celebration of the Eucharist.
(Christianity, usually as the Mass) The sacrament of the Eucharist.
A musical setting of parts of the mass.

mass defect mass defects n
massdefekt
(physics) the difference between the mass of an atom and the sum of the masses of its individual components in the free state; equivalent to the binding energy

mass extinction mass extinctions n
massdöd massutdöende
(evolutionary theory, geology) A sharp decrease in the total number of species in a relatively short period of time; specifically, a loss of ∼75% of all species on the planet over a geologically interval of less than 3 million years, as a result of a mass extinction event.

mass grave mass graves n
massgrav
A grave containing many corpses.

mass hysteria n
masshysteri masspsykos
(psychology) The sociopsychological phenomenon in which a large group of people exhibit the same or similar hysterical symptoms simultaneously.

mass media n
massmedier
Collectively, the communications media, especially television, radio, and newspapers, that reach the mass of the people.

mass medium mass media mass mediums n
massmedium
Any means of public communication that reaches a large audience.

mass murder mass murders n
massmord
The killing of a large number of people over a short period of time.

mass murderer mass murderers n
massmördare
Someone who commits a mass murder.

mass number mass numbers n
masstal
(physics, chemistry) The total number of protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus. Symbol: A

mass production n
massproduktion
The process of manufacturing products on a large scale.

mass shooting /mæsˈʃutɪŋ/ [mæsˈʃuɾɪŋ] mass shootings n
masskjutning
(chiefly, US, crime) The shooting of multiple people over a short period of time, particularly when there are many victims and/or the victims are chosen indiscriminately.

mass start mass starts n
masstart
(sport) A format of starting in certain racing sports, such as long-distance running, cycling and biathlon, where the competitors start at the same time and same place and proceed along the same course.

mass surveillance n
massövervakning
The pervasive surveillance of an entire population, or a substantial fraction thereof.

mass transit mass transits n
kollektivtrafik
A large-scale transportation system in which the passengers do not travel in their own vehicles.

massacre /ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/ massacres n
massaker
The killing of a considerable number (usually limited to people) where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and/or contrary to civilized norms.

massage /məˈsɑd͡ʒ/ /məˈsɑʒ/ /məˈsɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈmæsɑː(d)ʒ/ massages n
massage
The action of rubbing, kneading or hitting someone's body, to help the person relax, prepare for muscular action (as in contact sports) or to relieve aches.

massage /məˈsɑd͡ʒ/ /məˈsɑʒ/ /məˈsɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈmæsɑː(d)ʒ/ v
massera
(transitive) To rub and knead (someone's body or a part of a body), to perform a massage on (somebody).

massage chair massage chairs n
massagestol
A chair designed for massages.

masseur /məˈsɜː/ /məˈsɝ/ /məˈsʊɹ/ masseurs masseuse n
massör
(massage) A person (especially male) who performs massage.

masseuse /maˈsɜːz/ /məˈsuːs/ /məˈsʊz/ masseur masseuses n
massös
A woman who performs massage; a female masseur.

massif /mæˈsiːf/ /ˈmæsɪf/ massifs n
massiv bergsmassiv
A principal mountain mass.

mast /mæst/ /mɑːst/ masts n
mast
(nautical, communications, aviation) A tall, slim post or tower, usually tapering upward, used to support, for example, sails or observation platforms on a ship, the main rotor of a helicopter, flags, floodlights, meteorological instruments, or communications equipment, such as an aerial, usually supported by guy-wires (except in the case of a helicopter). [from 9th c.]

mast cell mast cells n
mastcell
A resident cell of connective tissue that contains many granules rich in histamine and heparin.

mastectomy /ˌmæˈstɛktəmi/ mastectomies n
mastektomi
The surgical procedure to remove all or part of a breast and sometimes nearby tissues.

master /ˈmas.tə/ /ˈmaːs.tə/ /ˈmæs.tɚ/ /ˈmɑs.tə/ /ˈmɑːs.tə/ masters mistress n
herre huvudman
Someone who has control over something or someone.
husbonde herre
The owner of an animal or slave.
husbonde
Someone who employs others.
mästare
An expert at something.
A tradesman who is qualified to teach apprentices.
A skilled artist.
magister magistersgrad master
A master's degree; a type of postgraduate degree, usually undertaken after a bachelor degree.
förlaga mäster
The original of a document or of a recording.

master /ˈmas.tə/ /ˈmaːs.tə/ /ˈmæs.tɚ/ /ˈmɑs.tə/ /ˈmɑːs.tə/ v
bemästra behärska
(transitive) To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.

master key master keys n
huvudnyckel
A key designed to open a set of several locks; a passkey.

master of ceremonies masters of ceremonies n
ceremonimästare
Someone who acts as a host at a formal event.
konferencier
Someone who conducts a programme of varied entertainment, for example by introducing performers to the audience.
MC
(rap, _, music) A rapper.

master race master races n
härskarras
(especially, Nazism) A race of people who are superior to others.

master's thesis master's theses n
masterarbete masteruppsats
A thesis submitted for a master's degree.

masterpiece /ˈmæstɚˌpis/ /ˈmɑːstəˌpiːs/ masterpieces n
mästerverk
A piece of work that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career.

masterstroke masterstrokes n
genidrag
An action which demonstrates great skill or artistry.

masterwort /ˈmɑːstəwəːt/ masterworts n
Stjärnflockesläktet
Astrantia spp., such as the great masterwort.

masticate /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/ v
knåda
(transitive) To grind or knead something into a pulp.

mastitis /mæsˈtaɪtɪs/ mastitides mastitises n
bröstkörtelinflammation mastit
(pathology) Inflammation of a breast.

mastodon /ˈmæs.tə.dɒn/ /ˈmæstədɑn/ /ˈmæstədən/ mastodons n
mastodont
Extinct elephant-like mammal of the genus †Mammut that flourished worldwide from Miocene through Pleistocene times; differs from elephants and mammoths in the form of the molar teeth.

masturbate /ˈmaː.stə.bæɪt/ /ˈmæ.stə.beɪt/ /ˈmæs.tɚ.beɪt/ v
masturbera klittra onanera pulla runka
(intransitive) To stimulate oneself sexually, especially by use of one’s hand or a sex toy made for this purpose, often to the point of ejaculation or orgasm.

masturbation /ˌmæstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌmæstɚˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌmɑːstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ masturbations n
onani masturbation
Manual erotic stimulation of the genitals or other erotic regions, often to orgasm, either by oneself or by a partner.

mat /mæt/ [mæʔ(t̚)] mats n
matta
A flat piece of coarse material used for wiping one’s feet, or as a decorative or protective floor covering.
(athletics) A floor pad to protect athletes.

matador /ˈma.tə.dɔː/ /ˈmæ.tə.dɔɹ/ matadora matadores matadors n
matador
(bullfighting) The person whose aim is to kill the bull in a bullfight.

matatabi matatabis n
klätteraktinidia
Species of plant of the genus Actinidia, family Actinidiaceae

match /mæt͡ʃ/ matches n
match
(sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet, a baseball game, or a cricket match.
tändsticka
A device made of wood or paper, at the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.
like
Someone with a measure of an attribute equaling or exceeding the object of comparison.

match /mæt͡ʃ/ v
passa ihop matcha vara lika
(transitive) To agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.

match point match points n
matchboll
(sports, tennis) A state in a game where a player can win the entire match by winning the next point. Often used in tennis.

matcha /ˈmæ.tʃə/ /ˈmɑ.t͡ʃə/ matchas n
matcha
A type of powdered green tea, traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies.

matchbox matchboxes n
tändsticksask
A small cardboard box in which matches are kept.

matchless more matchless most matchless adj
makalös
Having no match; without equal.

matchmaker matchmakers n
äktenskapsmäklare
Someone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other people.

matchstick matchsticks n
tändsticka
A small, slender piece of wood or cardboard serving as a component of a match.

mate /meɪt/ v
para sig
(intransitive) To copulate.

material /məˈtiɹ.i.əl/ /məˈtɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ more material most material adj
materiell material materia
Having to do with matter; consisting of matter.
materiell världslig
Worldly, as opposed to spiritual.

material /məˈtiɹ.i.əl/ /məˈtɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ materials n
material
Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.
Text written for a specific purpose.
Cloth to be made into a garment. Fabric.

materialism /məˈtɪəɹiəlɪzəm/ /məˈtɪɹiəlɪzəm/ materialisms n
materialism
Constant concern over material possessions and wealth; a great or excessive regard for worldly concerns.
(philosophy) The philosophical belief that nothing exists beyond what is physical.

materialization materializations n
materialisation materialisering
The conversion of something into a physical form

materialize v
materialisera
(transitive) To cause to take physical form, or to cause an object to appear.

maternal aunt maternal aunts n
moster
A sister of one's mother.
An aunt on one's mother's side of the family, including both
moster tant
A sister-in-law of one's mother; the wife or ex-wife of a maternal uncle.

maternal cousin maternal cousins n
kusin på mödernet
A child of one's mother's sibling

maternal grandfather maternal grandfathers n
morfar
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see maternal,‎ grandfather. (This entry is a translation hub.)

maternal grandmother maternal grandmothers n
mormor
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see maternal,‎ grandmother. (This entry is a translation hub.)

maternal uncle maternal uncles n
ingift mor morbror onkel svåger
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s mother. (This entry is a translation hub.)

maternity leave maternity leaves n
moderskapsledighet
A leave of absence from a job for a mother to care of a baby.

maternity ward maternity wards n
förlossningsavdelning barnbördsavdelning barnbördshus
A hospital ward that provides assistance during childbirth.

math /mæθ/ maths n
matte
(informal, uncountable, North America, Philippines) Arithmetic calculations; (see do the math).

mathematical /ˌmæθəˈmætəkəl/ /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/ more mathematical most mathematical adj
matematisk
Of, or relating to mathematics
Possible but highly improbable

mathematical economics n
matematisk ekonomi
(economics, mathematics) A sub-field of economics which aims at expressing economic theories with mathematical formulae.

mathematician /ˌmæθ(.ə)məˈtɪʃ.ən/ mathematicians n
matematiker
An expert on mathematics.

mathematics /mæθ(ə)ˈmætəks/ /mæθ(ə)ˈmætɪks/ n
matematik
An abstract representational system studying numbers, shapes, structures, quantitative change and relationships between them.
A person's ability to count, calculate, and use different systems of mathematics at differing levels.

maths /mæs/ /mæθs/ /mɛts/ n
matte
(informal, Commonwealth, rarely Canada)

mating /ˈmeɪtɪŋ/ matings n
parning
(zoology) Pairing of organisms for copulation.

mating call mating calls n
lockrop parningsläte parningsrop
A sound made by an animal to attract a member of the opposite sex for breeding.

mating season mating seasons n
parningstid
(zoology) The time of the year during which members of a certain species of animal tend to mate.

matjes herring matjes herring matjes herrings n
matjessill
Young filleted herring that has been matured for a short time in brine and prepared traditionally with vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices.

matriarch /ˈmeɪtɹiɑɹk/ /ˈmeɪtɹɪˌɑːk/ matriarchs n
matriark
A female leader of a family, a tribe or an ethnic or religious group.

matriarchal more matriarchal most matriarchal adj
matriarkalisk matriarkal
Governed by (or as if by) a matriarch.

matriarchate /ˈmeɪtɹiɑːkət/ matriarchates n
matriarkat
The position of a matriarch.

matriarchy matriarchies n
matriarki
matriarkat
The dominance of women in social or cultural systems.

matricide matricides n
modermord
The killing of one's mother.
modermördare
A person who kills his or her mother.

matrimony /ˈmat.ɹɪ.mə.ni/ /ˈmæt.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ matrimonies n
bröllop
(countable) The ceremony of marriage.

matrix /mæːʈ.rɪks/ /mɛʈ.rɪks/ /ˈmeɪ.tɹɪks/ /ˈmæt.ɹɪks/ /ˈmæɪ.tɹɪks/ matrices matrixes n
matris
(biology) An extracellular matrix, the material or tissue between the cells of animals or plants.
(mathematics) A rectangular arrangement of numbers or terms having various uses such as transforming coordinates in geometry, solving systems of linear equations in linear algebra and representing graphs in graph theory.
(computing) A two-dimensional array.
(printing, historical) In hot metal typesetting, a mold for casting a letter.

matrix decomposition matrix decompositions n
matrisdekomposition
(mathematics) A process by which a matrix (a rectangular table of numbers or abstract quantities that can be added and multiplied) is broken down into simpler numerical building blocks.

matsutake /maːtsuːˈtaːkeɪ/ /maːtsuːˈtaːkiː/ matsutakes n
goliatmusseron

matte /mæt/ more matte most matte adj
matt opak
(American spelling) Dull; not reflective of light.

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ [-ɾɚ] matters n
angelägenhet fråga ärende
(philosophy) Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives form, and becomes substance.
materia
(physics) The basic structural component of the universe, usually having mass and volume.
(physics) Matter made up of normal particles, not antiparticles.
stoff materia
A kind of substance.

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ [-ɾɚ] v
spela roll
(intransitive, stative) To be important. [from 16th c.]
(transitive, in negative constructions, now, England, _, regional, Caribbean) To care about, to mind; to find important. [from 17th c.]

matter of course matters of course n
självklarhet
(idiomatic) A natural or logical outcome.

matter of time n
tidsfråga
(idiomatic) An inevitable result; something that is bound to happen.

mattress /ˈmætɹɪs/ mattresses n
madrass
A pad on which a person can recline and sleep, usually having an inner section of coiled springs covered with foam or other cushioning material then enclosed with cloth fabric.

mature /məˈt(j)ʊəɹ/ /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈt͡ʃɔː/ /məˈt͡ʃɝ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊə/ maturer maturest more mature most mature adj
mogen
Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.
Profound; careful.

mature /məˈt(j)ʊəɹ/ /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈt͡ʃɔː/ /məˈt͡ʃɝ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊə/ v
mogna
(intransitive, of food, especially fruit) To attain maturity, to become mature or ripe.
(intransitive, of a person) To proceed toward or become mature or full-grown, either physically or psychologically; to gain experience or wisdom with age.

maturity /məˈtjʊəɹəti/ /məˈtʊəɹəti/ /məˈt͡ʃʊəɹəti/ maturities n
mogenhet
The state of being mature, ready or ripe; the prime state of productibility and self expression.
mognad
When bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin.

maté /ˈmæteɪ/ /ˈmɑteɪ/ matés n
mate paraguayte
(uncountable) A beverage, resembling tea, made from the dried leaves of this plant.

maudlin /ˈmɑːd.lɪn/ /ˈmɔːd.lɪn/ more maudlin most maudlin adj
blödig gråtmild
Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness. [from 17th c.]
blödig gråtmild sentimental
Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; mawkish, self-pitying. [from 17th c.]

maul /mɔːl/ mauls n
släggyxa
A heavy long-handled hammer, used for splitting logs by driving a wedge into them, or in combat.
mörbulta
(rugby) A situation where the player carrying the ball, who must be on his feet, is held by one or more opponents, and one or more of the ball carrier's team mates bind onto the ball carrier.

maunch /mɑːnt͡ʃ/ maunches n
ärm
(heraldiccharge) A long stylised sleeve.

mausoleum /ˌmɔ.səˈli.əm/ /ˌmɔː.zəˈliː.əm/ mausolea mausoleums n
mausoleum
A large stately tomb or a building housing such a tomb or several tombs.

maverick /ˈmævəɹɪk/ more maverick most maverick adj
enstöring vagabond vilde
Showing independence in thoughts or actions.

maverick /ˈmævəɹɪk/ mavericks n
enstöring vagabond
(by extension) One who is unconventional or does not abide by rules. [from 1880s]

maw /mɑ/ /mɔ/ /mɔː/ maws n
mage
(archaic) The stomach, especially of an animal.
gap
The upper digestive tract (where food enters the body), especially the mouth and jaws of a fearsome and ravenous creature.
Any large, insatiable or perilous opening.

max /mæks/ adj
max
(informal) Maximum; maximal.

maxilla /mækˈsɪl.ə/ maxillae maxillas maxillæ n
maxill överkäke
(skeleton) Either of the two bones that lie with one on each side of the upper jaw lateral to the premaxilla and that in higher vertebrates bear most of the teeth.

maxim /ˈmæk.səm/ /ˈmæk.sɪm/ maxims n
maxim
A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.

maximal /ˈmæksɪməl/ adj
maximal
Largest, greatest (in magnitude), highest, most.

maximize /ˈmæksəmaɪz/ v
maximera
(computing, graphical user interface) to expand (a window) to fill the main display area

maximum /ˈmæksɪməm/ maxima maximums n
maximum
The highest limit.
(mathematics) The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially the global maximum or a local maximum of a function.
(statistics) The largest value of a batch or sample or the upper bound of a probability distribution.

maximum break maximum breaks n
maximumbreak
(snooker) The highest score possible in one visit to the table in a frame of snooker, by potting all fifteen reds with fifteen blacks and the six colours in order.

may /meɪ/ v
kunna få kan
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]
må kan kanske
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]
må
(subjunctive present, defective) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect). [from 16th c.]

may the Force be with you phraseologicalUnit
må Kraften vara med dig
(idiomatic) Used to wish someone luck with a difficult endeavor.

maybe /ˈmeɪbi/ [ˈmeɪ̯bi] adv
kanske möjligen måhända
(as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).

mayfly mayflies n
dagslända
Any of the many fragile insects of the order Ephemeroptera that develop in fresh water and live very briefly as winged adults.

mayonnaise /ˈmeɪ.ə.neɪz/ /ˈmæn.eɪz/ /ˌmeɪ.əˈneɪz/ [ˈmɐ.jɔ.nɛs] [ˈmɛən-] mayonnaises n
majonnäs
Any cold dish with that dressing as an ingredient.

mayor /ˈmeɪ.ə/ /ˈmeɪ.ɚ/ /ˈmɛə̯/ /ˈmɛɚ/ mayors n
borgmästare borgmästarinna
(Ireland, rare, obsolete) A member of a city council.

maypole maypoles n
midsommarstång majstång
A pole, garlanded with streamers held by people who dance around it to celebrate May Day.

maze /ˈmeɪz/ mazes n
labyrint irrgång
A labyrinth; a puzzle consisting of a complicated network of paths or passages, the aim of which is to find one's way through.

mazel tov /ˈmaz(ə)l ˌtɒf/ /ˈmaz(ə)l ˌtɒv/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɑf/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɑv/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɔf/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɔv/ interjection
mazel tov
(in a, _, Jewish, _, context) Used to express congratulations or good wishes, especially at weddings.

mañana /mɑːˈnjɑːnə/ /məˈnjænə/ /məˈnjɑːnə/ adv
någon gång
(humorous) Some unspecified time in the future.

me /mi/ /miː/ pronoun
mig
(archaic, proscribed) Myself; as a reflexive direct object of a verb.
As the object of a preposition.
(colloquial, proscribed) Myself; as a reflexive indirect object of a verb; the ethical dative.
jag
As the complement of the copula (be or is).
(nonstandard, not with and) As the subject of a verb.

me too phraseologicalUnit
jag med jag också
That applies to me as well.

mead /miːd/ meads n
mjöd
An alcoholic drink fermented from honey and water.

meadow /ˈmɛd.oʊ/ /ˈmɛd.əʊ/ [ˈmɛɾoʊ] meadows n
äng
A field or pasture; a piece of land covered or cultivated with grass, usually intended to be mown for hay.

meadow pipit meadow pipits n
ängspiplärka
A small passerine bird (Anthus pratensis).

meadowsweet /ˈmɛdoʊˈswit/ /ˈmɛdəʊswiːt/ meadowsweets n
älggräs älgört
A Eurasian perennial flowering plant of Rosaceae family, Filipendula ulmaria.

meager /ˈmiɡɚ/ /ˈmiːɡə/ meagerer meagerest adj
mager
Having little flesh; lean; thin.

meagre /ˈmiːɡɚ/ meagres n
havsgös
Argyrosomus regius, an edible fish of the family Sciaenidae.

meal /mil/ /miːl/ [miəɫ] meals n
måltid mål
(countable) Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity (as opposed to a snack).
mjöl
The coarse-ground edible part of various grains often used to feed animals; flour or a coarser blend than flour.

mean /min/ /miːn/ meaner meanest adj
genomsnittlig medel-
Having the mean (see noun below) as its value; average.
gemen usel
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
elak
Intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise; bearing ill will towards another.

mean /min/ /miːn/ means n
genomsnitt medelvärde
Something which is intermediate or in the middle; an intermediate value or range of values; a medium. [from 14th c.]

mean /min/ /miːn/ v
mena tänka
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
betyda mena innebära syfta på
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
mena
(transitive) To have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says). [from 18th c.]
betyda innebära
(transitive) To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result). [from 19th c.]

mean solar day n
medelsoldygn
the average length of a solar day, used for practical timekeeping

meander /miˈændə(ɹ)/ /miˈændɚ/ meanders n
meander slingra
(geography) One of a series of regular sinuous curves, bends, loops, turns, or windings in the channel of a river, stream, or other watercourse

meanie meanies n
elaking stygging
(informal, chiefly, childish) A mean (unkind or miserly) person; a killjoy.

meaning /ˈminɪŋ/ /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ meanings n
betydelse
The denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol.
betydelse mening
The purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.

meaning of life n
livets mening meningen med livet
(philosophy, religion) A hypothetical answer to all of life's ultimate questions; the purpose or raison d'être of human life.

meaningful /ˈminɪŋfʊl/ more meaningful most meaningful adj
betydelsefull meningsfull
Having meaning, significant.

meaningfulness meaningfulnesses n
meningsfullhet
The state or measure of being meaningful.

meaningless more meaningless most meaningless adj
betydelselös
Lacking meaning.

meaninglessness meaninglessnesses n
meningslöshet
(uncountable) The state of lacking meaning; the quality of being meaningless.

means /minz/ /miːnz/ n
medel
(uncountable) Resources; riches.

means of grace means of grace n
nådemedel
(Christianity, theology) a means by which God gives grace, usually considered to include both word and sacrament, and often other ways as well

means of production n
produktionsmedel
(economics, Marxism) The combination of the means of labor, such as machines, tools, and equipment, and the subject of labor used by workers to make products.

means of transportation means of transportation n
transportmedel färdmedel kommunikationsmedel
Any of the different kinds of transport facilities used to carry people or cargo.

means test means tests n
behovsprövning
An inquiry into the financial position of a person applying for some form of financial assistance in order to determine their eligibility.

means-tested adj
behovsprövad

meanwhile /ˈmiːnhwaɪl/ /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ adv
under tiden samtidigt under mellantiden
During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place.
During an intervening time; from now until a future time.

measles /ˈmizəlz/ /ˈmiːzəlz/ n
mässling
(medicine) An acute and highly contagious disease which often afflicts children caused by the virus Measles morbillivirus and causing red rashes, fever, runny nose, coughing, and red eyes.

measly /ˈmizli/ /ˈmiːzli/ measlier measliest adj
futtig ynklig
(figuratively, informal) Small (especially contemptibly small) in amount. [from mid 19th c.]

measurability measurabilities n
målbarhet
Susceptibility to measurement.

measure /ˈmeɪ.ʒə/ /ˈmeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈmeʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪ.ʒɚ/ measures n
avstånd
mätning
The act or result of measuring.
mått
The size of someone or something, as ascertained by measuring. (Now chiefly in make to measure.) [from 14th c.]
(mathematics) A function that assigns a non-negative number to a given set following the mathematical nature that is common among length, volume, probability and the like. [from 20th c.]
A standard against which something can be judged; a criterion. [from 14th c.]
takt
(music) A musical designation consisting of all notes and or rests delineated by two vertical bars; an equal and regular division of the whole of a composition; a bar. [from 17th c.]
mått åtgärd
(in plural) Actions designed to achieve some purpose; plans. [from 17th c.]

measure /ˈmeɪ.ʒə/ /ˈmeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈmeʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪ.ʒɚ/ v
mäta
To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
To estimate the unit size of something.
mäta upp
To obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.
(often with out or off) To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; often with.

measure twice and cut once proverb
måtta två gånger, hugg en
(figuratively, by extension) Plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action.

measure word measure words n
måttsord
(linguistics) A word or morpheme used in combination with a numeral to indicate the count of nouns, used especially in Asian languages.

measurement /ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mənt/ [ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mn̩t] measurements n
mätning
The act of measuring.
mått mätvärde
Value (quantity, magnitude, extent or amount) determined by an act of measuring.

measuring cup measuring cups n
mätkopp måttkopp
A kitchen utensil used primarily to measure the volume of liquid or bulk solid cooking ingredients.

measuring spoon measuring spoons n
mått
a kitchen utensil used primarily to measure small volumes of liquid or bulk solid cooking ingredients.

meat /mit/ /miːt/ meats n
kött
(uncountable) The flesh (muscle tissue) of an animal used as food. [from 14th c.]
(countable) A type of meat, by anatomic position and provenance. [from 16th c.]
kött fruktkött
(uncountable) Any relatively thick, solid part of a fruit, nut etc. [from 15th c.]

meat market meat markets n
köttmarknad
(colloquial, idiomatic) A place where one goes for a casual sexual encounter, such as a bar (establishment) or nightclub.

meatball meatballs n
köttbulle
A ball of minced or ground meat, seasoned and cooked.

meatgrinder meatgrinders n
köttkvarn hackmaskin
A device for cutting meat into very small pieces.

meatloaf /ˈmit.loʊf/ /ˈmiːt.ləʊf/ meatloaves n
köttfärslimpa köttgrotta
A dish of ground meat (usually made from ground beef, although lamb, pork, veal, venison, poultry and seafood are also used) formed into a loaf shape, mixed with egg and breadcrumbs, then baked or smoked, and usually served in slices.

mechanic /məˈkænɪk/ mechanics n
mekaniker
(now, chiefly, historical) A manual worker; a labourer or artisan. [from 16th c.]
Someone who builds or repairs machinery, a technician; now specifically, someone who works with and repairs the mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, aircraft or similar. [from 17th c.]

mechanical /mɪˈkænɪk(ə)l/ more mechanical most mechanical adj
mekanisk
Related to mechanics (the branch of physics that deals with forces acting on mass).

mechanical bull mechanical bulls n
mekanisk tjur

mechanical energy mechanical energies n
mekanisk energi
(physics) The sum of the potential energy and kinetic energy of a body or system

mechanical engineer mechanical engineers n
maskiningenjör
Someone who specializes in mechanical engineering.

mechanical pencil mechanical pencils n
stiftpenna
(North America) A pencil with a replaceable and mechanically extendable lead that wears away with use, designed to provide lines of constant thickness without requiring sharpening, and typically featuring a small eraser at the end opposite the tip.

mechanics n
mekanik
(physics) The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass

mechanism /ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/ /ˈmɛk.ə.nɪ.zəm/ [ˈmek.əˌnɪ.zm̩] [ˈmɛk.ə.nɪ.zm̩] mechanisms n
mekanism
(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.
A mental, physical, or chemical process.

mechanization mechanizations n
mekanisering
The use of machinery to replace human or animal labour, especially in agriculture and industry.

mechanized more mechanized most mechanized adj
mekaniserad
Equipped with machinery.
(military) Equipped with armoured motor vehicles; compare .

medal /ˈmɛdəl/ [ˈmeɾ.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛd.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛɾ.ɫ̩] medals n
medalj
A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.
A stamped or cast metal object (usually a disc), particularly one awarded as a prize or reward.

medal table medal tables n
medaljfördelning

medalist /ˈmɛdəlɪst/ medalists n
medaljör
Someone who has received a medal. [from 18th c.]

medallion /məˈdæljən/ medallions n
medaljong
A cut of meat resembling a large medal.

meddle /ˈmɛd.əl/ [ˈmɛɾəɫ] v
lägga sig i
(obsolete) To interest or engage oneself; to have to do (with), in a good sense.

media /ˈmidi.ə/ /ˈmiːdiə/ media medias n
media
(often, treated as, _, uncountable) Means and institutions for publishing and broadcasting information.
media press
(usually, with a definite article; often treated as, _, uncountable) The journalists and other professionals who comprise the mass communication industry.

media studies /ˈmiːdi.ə ˈstʌdiz/ n
medievetenskap
Academic discipline that deals with the content, history, meaning and effects of various media, in particular mass media.

median /ˈmi.di.ən/ /ˈmiː.dɪən/ [ˈmɪi.di.ən] medians n
median
(statistics) A number separating the higher half from the lower half of a data sample, population, or probability distribution. The median of a finite list of numbers can be found by arranging all the observations from lowest value to highest value and picking the middle one (e.g., the median of {3, 3, 5, 9, 11} is 5). If there is an even number of observations, then there is no single middle value; the median is then usually defined to be the mean of the two middle values. [from 19th c.]

median strip median strips n
mittremsa
(US) A strip of land between opposing lanes of a road.

mediate /ˈmidi.ət/ /ˈmidieɪt/ adj
indirekt medelbar
Acting through a mediating agency, indirect.

mediate /ˈmidi.ət/ /ˈmidieɪt/ v
förhandla förlika medla
(transitive) To resolve differences, or to bring about a settlement, between conflicting parties.
medla
(intransitive) To intervene between conflicting parties in order to resolve differences or bring about a settlement.

mediation /midiˈeɪʃən/ mediations n
medling
Negotiation to resolve differences conducted by an impartial party.

mediator /ˈmidieɪtɚ/ mediators n
medlare
One who negotiates between parties seeking mutual agreement.

medical /ˈmɛdɪkl̩/ more medical most medical adj
medicinsk
Of or pertaining to the practice of medicine.

medical certificate medical certificates n
läkarintyg sjukintyg
A statement from a physician or other health care provider that attests to the result of a medical examination of a patient.

medical condition medical conditions n
medicinskt tillstånd
An illness, disease, trauma, disability, malfunction or some other medically measurable disorder of any kind.

medical history medical histories n
patientjournal
Details of a patient's previous medical experiences, such as existing comorbidities, past infections, operations undergone, and medications taken.

medicate /ˈmɛdɪkeɪt/ v
medicinera
(transitive) To prescribe or administer medication to.

medicine /ˈmɛd.s(ɪ)n/ /ˈmɛd.ɪ.s(ɪ)n/ /ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn/ /ˈmɛdəs(ə)n/ medicines n
medicin läkemedel drog
(uncountable, countable) A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug.
medicin läkekonst läkarvetenskap
(uncountable) The study of the cause, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease or illness.

medicine ball medicine balls n
medicinboll
A large, heavy sphere of leather, plastic or rubber etc. filled with sand or similar, and used for athletic training or physical rehabilitation.

medicine man medicine men n
medicinman
A Native American shamanistic healer.

medicine woman medicine women n
medicinkvinna
A female Native American (or, any other indigenous) shamanistic healer.

medieval /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/ /mɪd.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmiː.di.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛdi.ˈi.vəl/ more medieval most medieval adj
medeltida
Of or relating to the Middle Ages, the period from approximately 500 to 1500 AD.
Having characteristics associated with the Middle Ages in popular, modern cultural perception:

medieval literature medieval literatures n
medeltidslitteratur
literature of the Middle Ages; all literary works written in the Middle Ages

medievalist medievalists n
medeltidsforskare
one who studies the culture and history of the Middle Ages

mediocre /ˈmiːdɪˌəʊkə/ /ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/ /ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/ more mediocre most mediocre adj
medelmåttig medioker
Having no peculiar or outstanding features; not extraordinary, special, exceptional, or great; of medium quality, almost always with a negative connotation.

mediocrity /mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ti/ /miː.dɪˈɒk.ɹɪ.ti/ [mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ɾi] mediocrities n
medelmåttlighet
(uncountable) The condition of being mediocre; having only an average degree of quality, skills etc.; no better than standard.

meditate v
meditera
(intransitive) To sit or lie down and come to a deep rest while still remaining conscious.

meditation /mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/ meditations n
meditation
A devotional exercise of, or leading to contemplation.

mediterranean sea /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.ni.ən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.njən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.dɪ.təˈɹeɪ.nɪ.ən ˈsiː/ mediterranean seas n
medelhav
(oceanography) A mostly enclosed sea that has limited exchange of deep water with outer oceans, and where the water circulation is dominated by salinity and temperature differences rather than winds.

medium /ˈmiː.di.əm/ adj
mellanstor mellan
Of intermediate size, degree, amount etc.

medium-sized adj
mellanstor
Having a medium or intermediate size.

mediumwave adj
mellanvåg

medulla oblongata /məˈdulə ˌɑblɑŋˈɡɑtə/ /məˈdʌlə ˌɒblɒŋˈɡɑːtə/ [məˈdʉɫə ˌɑb.ɫɑŋˈɡɑɾə] [məˈdʌlə ˌɔb.lɔŋˈɡɑːtə] n
förlängda märgen
(neuroanatomy, anatomy) The lower portion of the brainstem.

medullary ray medullary rays n
märgstråle
(botany) any of the bands of cells in various trees extending across the wood from the pith to the bark
(anatomy) the middle part of a cortical lobule in the kidney

meek /mik/ /miːk/ meeker meekest adj
ödmjuk
Humble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.
undergiven
Submissive, dispirited.

meerkat /ˈmɪəkat/ /ˈmɪəɹkæt/ meerkats n
surikat
Suricata suricatta, a small carnivorous mammal of the mongoose family, from the Kalahari Desert, known for its habit of standing on its hind legs.

meet /mit/ /miːt/ meeter meetest adj
lämplig passande tillbörlig

meet /mit/ /miːt/ v
möta träffa
To come face to face with by accident; to encounter.
To come face to face with someone by arrangement.
mötas träffas
To gather for a formal or social discussion; to hold a meeting.
möta
To converge and finally touch or intersect.
träffa möta mötas uppfylla råka träffas
To perceive; to come to a knowledge of; to have personal acquaintance with; to experience; to suffer.

meet up v
träffas
(transitive, colloquial) To meet (a person) by arrangement.

meeting /ˈmitɪŋ/ /ˈmiːtɪŋ/ [ˈmiɾɪŋ] meetings n
möte
A gathering of persons for a purpose; an assembly.
An encounter between people, even accidental.

meeting place meeting places n
mötesplats
A place where people arrange to meet.

meeting room meeting rooms n
mötesrum sammanträdeslokal
A room in a building, such as an office building, set aside for the use of people to hold meetings.

mega- /ˈmeɪɡə/ /ˈmɛɡə/ prefix
mega-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by one million (106.) SI Symbol: M.

megabat megabats n
fruktfladdernus
Any of the bats in the suborder Megachiroptera consisting of one family, Pteropodidae; a fruit bat.

megafauna megafauna megafaunas n
megafauna
A treatise on such a group of large animals.

megagon megagons n
megagon
A polygon with one million sides.

megagram megagrams n
megagram
(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 106 grams. Symbol: Mg

megahertz megahertz megahertzes n
megahertz
A unit equal to one million cycles per second.

megalith /ˈmɛɡəlɪθ/ /ˈmɛɡəˌlɪθ/ megaliths n
megalit
A large stone slab making up a prehistoric monument, or part of such a monument.

megalithic /ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk/ adj
megalitisk
Of or pertaining to megaliths, to the people who made them, or to the period when they were made.

megalithically adv
megalitisk
In a megalithic manner.

megalomania /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniə/ /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪnjə/ megalomanias n
storhetsvansinne megalomani
A psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence.

megalomaniac /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniæk/ more megalomaniac most megalomaniac adj
storhetsvansinnig
Of, exhibiting, or affected with megalomania.

megalomaniac /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniæk/ megalomaniacs n
person storhetsvansinnig
One affected with or exhibiting megalomania.

megalopolis /mɛ.ɡəˈlɒ.pə.lɪs/ megalopoleis megalopoli megalopolises n
megalopolis
A large conurbation, where two or more large cities have sprawled outward to meet, forming something larger than a metropolis; a megacity.

megaphone /ˈmɛɡ.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈmɛɡəˌfoʊn/ megaphones n
megafon
A portable, usually hand-held, funnel-shaped device that is used to amplify a person’s natural voice toward a targeted direction.

megapixel megapixels n
megapixel
One million pixels, used as a unit of resolution of digital cameras.

megawatt megawatts n
megawatt
One million (1 000 000) watts, abbreviated as MW.

megawatt-hour megawatt-hours n
megawattimme
A unit of energy, especially of electrical energy, equal to that done by one megawatt acting for one hour (abbreviation: MWh).

meh /me/ /mɛ/ interjection
tsk äh
(slang) Expressing indifference or lack of enthusiasm.

meibomian gland meibomian glands n
meibomsk körtel
(ophthalmology, anatomy) A sebaceous gland at the rim of the eyelids, responsible for the production of meibum.

meiosis /maɪˈoʊ.sɪs/ /maɪˈəʊ.sɪs/ meioses n
meios reduktionsdelning
(usually, uncountable, cytology) Cell division of a diploid cell into four haploid cells, which develop to produce gametes.

meitnerium /maɪtˈnɪəɹi.əm/ n
meitnerium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Mt) with atomic number 109.

melancholia melancholias n
melankoli svårmod tungsinne vemod

melancholic more melancholic most melancholic adj
melankolisk
Filled with or affected by melancholy—great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

melancholy /ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑ.li/ /ˈmɛlənkəli/ melancholies n
melankoli svårmod tungsinne vemod
Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

melanin /ˈmɛlənɪn/ melanins n
melanin
(biochemistry) Any of a group of naturally occurring dark pigments, especially the pigment found in skin, hair, fur, and feathers.

melanism melanisms n
melanism
Congenital excess of melanin pigmentation in the skin, hair, feathers and/or eyes.

melanocyte melanocytes n
melanocyt
(medicine, biochemistry, cytology) A cell in the skin that produces the pigment melanin.

melanoma /mɛləˈnoʊmə/ melanomas melanomata n
melanom
(oncology, disease) A dark-pigmented, usually malignant tumor arising from a melanocyte and occurring most commonly in the skin.

melatonin /ˌmɛləˈtoʊnɪn/ melatonins n
melatonin
Any material similar in its chemistry and effect to the natural hormone.

melee /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪˌleɪ/ /ˈmɛ.li/ /ˈmɛˌleɪ/ melees n
närkamp närstrid
(especially, military, gaming) A battle fought at close range, (especially) one not involving ranged weapons; hand-to-hand combat; brawling.

melissa /məˈlɪsə/ melissas n
meliss
A plant of the genus Melissa, especially lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), often used medicinally.

mellifluous /məˈlɪflu.əs/ /mɛˈlɪflu.əs/ more mellifluous most mellifluous adj
honungslen
(figurative) Sweet, smooth and musical; pleasant to hear (generally used of a person's voice, tone or writing style).

melodious warbler melodious warblers n
polyglottsångare
Hippolais polyglotta, an Old World warbler in the genus Hippolais, of Southern Europe and Africa.

melodiously more melodiously most melodiously adv
melodiskt
In a melodious manner.

melodramatic /ˌmɛl.ə.dɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌmɛl.əʊ.dɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ more melodramatic most melodramatic adj
melodramatisk
Of or pertaining to melodrama; like or suitable to a melodrama; unnatural in situation or action.

melody /ˈmɛl.ə.di/ melodies n
melodi
A sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase

melon /ˈmɛlən/ melons n
melon
(uncountable) The large, round to ovoid fruits that have rinds and are of such plants

melt /mɛlt/ melts n
smälta
Molten material, the product of melting.
smältning
The transition of matter from a solid state to a liquid state.

melt /mɛlt/ v
smälta
(ergative) To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.
(transitive, figurative) To soften, as by a warming or kindly influence; to relax; to render gentle or susceptible to mild influences; sometimes, in a bad sense, to take away the firmness of; to weaken.

melt pond /ˈmɛlt ˌpɑnd/ /ˈmɛlt ˌpɒnd/ melt ponds n
smältdamm

meltdown meltdowns n
härdsmälta
Severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and potentially in radiation escaping.

melting /ˈmɛltɪŋ/ meltings n
smältning
The process of changing the state of a substance from solid to liquid by heating it past its melting point.

melting point melting points n
smältpunkt
(chemistry, physics) The temperature at which the solid and liquid phases of a substance are in equilibrium; it is relatively insensitive to changes in pressure.

melting pot melting pots n
smältdegel
(idiomatic) A place where many divergent things (often races or cultures, but also talents) come together and are homogenized.

meltwater meltwaters n
smältvatten
Water from melting ice or snow.

member /ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ members n
medlem
One who belongs to a group.
lem
Part of an animal capable of performing a distinct office; an organ; a limb.
lem manslem
(euphemism) The penis.

member state member states n
medlemsland
A sovereign state which is a member of an international organisation or some kind of confederation of other such states.

membership memberships n
medlemskap
(math) The fact of being a member of a set.

membership card membership cards n
medlemskort
A small card issued to and held by a member of a club, society or other organisation, verifying the member's membership for a given period.

membrane /ˈmɛm.bɹeɪn/ membranes n
membran hinna
(anatomy, zootomy) A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments.
A mechanical, thin, flat flexible part that can deform or vibrate when excited by an external force.
A piece of parchment forming part of a roll.

membrane potential membrane potentials n
membranpotential

meme /miːm/ memes n
mem
(originally) Any unit of (originally cultural) information, such as a practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another in a comparable way to the transmission of genes.
meme
(Internet) Media, usually humorous, which is copied and circulated online with slight adaptations, such as basic pictures, video templates, etc. [from 1993]

memo /ˈmɛmoʊ̯/ /ˈmɛməʊ̯/ memos n
pm
A short note; a memorandum.

memoir /ˈmɛmˌwɑɹ/ /ˈmɛmˌwɑː/ /ˈmɛmˌwɔːɹ/ /ˈmɛmˌɔɪəɹ/ memoirs n
memoarer minne
A biography; a book describing the experiences of a subject from personal knowledge of the subject or from sources with personal knowledge of the subject.

memorable /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹəbl̩/ more memorable most memorable adj
minnesvärd
Worthy to be remembered; very important or remarkable.

memorably more memorably most memorably adv
minnesvärt
In a memorable manner.

memorandum /ˌmɛm.əˈɹæn.dəm/ memoranda memorandums n
promemoria memorandum
A brief diplomatic communication.

memorandum of understanding memoranda of understanding memorandums of understanding n
avsiktsförklaring
(legal) A document that outlines the legal and factual premises believed by the parties to have been agreed to between them.

memorial /məˈmoʊɹi.əl/ /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ more memorial most memorial adj
minnes-
Serving as a remembrance of someone or something; commemorative.

memorial /məˈmoʊɹi.əl/ /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ memorials n
minnesmärke
(obsolete) Memory; recollection. [14th–18th c.]
Something, such as a monument, by which someone or something is remembered. [from 14th c.]
A chronicle or memoir. [from 14th c.]
(now, rare) A note or memorandum. [from 14th c.]
(legal) A statement of facts set out in the form of a petition to a person in authority, a court or tribunal, a government, etc. [from 17th c.]
minnesmärke minnesgudstjänst minneshögtid
(chiefly, Christianity) A service of remembrance or commemoration. [from 15th c.]

memorial service memorial services n
minnesceremoni minneshögtid
An informal service honoring a deceased person, especially one that does not adhere to the traditional customs of a funeral.

memorize /ˈmem.əˌɹɑɪ̯z/ /ˈmɛm.əˌɹaɪ̯z/ v
memorera lägga på minnet lära sig utantill
To fully learn so as to have entirely available to the memory; to learn by heart, commit to memory.

memory /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪm(ə)ɹi/ memories n
minne erinring hågkomst
(uncountable) The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later at will.
minne
A record of a thing or an event stored and available for later use by the organism.
(computing) The part of a computer that stores variable executable code or data (RAM) or unalterable executable code or default data (ROM).

memory lane /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi ˌleɪn/ memory lanes n
minnenas allé
(idiomatic, sometimes, capitalized) A set of recollections available to be reviewed, especially accompanied by a feeling of nostalgia.

memory leak memory leaks n
minnesläcka
(computing) Any of several faults in the memory allocation logic of a computer or program whereby parts of memory become hidden or unusable.

memory stick memory sticks n
Memory Stick
(computing) One of a series of memory devices manufactured by the Sony Corporation ranging in size from a USB drive down to a flash card.

men's room men's rooms n
herrarnas herrtoalett
A lavatory intended for use by men, often including urinals in addition to toilets.

menagerie /mɪˈnæd͡ʒəɹɪ/ /mɪˈnæʒəɹɪ/ menageries n
menageri
A collection of live wild animals as an exhibition historically associated with the aristocracy and considered a precursor of modern zoos.

menarche /mɛˈnɑːki/ menarches n
menarche
The onset of menstruation; a girl's first period.

mend /mɛnd/ /mɪnd/ v
reparera
(transitive) To help, to advance, to further; to add to.

mendacious /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/ more mendacious most mendacious adj
lögnaktig förljugen
(of a person) Lying, untruthful or dishonest.

mendelevium /ˌmɛndəˈliːviəm/ n
mendelevium
(chemistry) A transuranic chemical element (symbol Md, formerly Mv) with atomic number 101.

menhir /ˈmɛnhɪə/ /ˈmɛnˌ(h)ɪ(ə)ɹ/ menhirs n
bautasten rest sten
(archaeology) A single tall standing stone as a monument, especially one dating to prehistoric times.

menial /ˈmiːni.əl/ more menial most menial adj
underlydande
Of or relating to work normally performed by a servant.

menial /ˈmiːni.əl/ menials n
tjänare tjänstefolk underlydande
A servant, especially a domestic servant.

meningitis /ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/ meningitides n
meningit hjärnhinneinflammation
(pathology) Inflammation of the meninges, characterized by headache, neck stiffness and photophobia and also fever, chills, vomiting and myalgia.

meninx /ˈmi.nɪŋks/ /ˈmiː.nɪŋks/ /ˈmɛn.ɪŋks/ meninges n
hjärnhinna
(anatomy, usually, in the plural) A membrane, especially one of the three membranes lining the skull and vertebral canal and enclosing the brain and spinal cord in vertebrates.

meniscus /mə.ˈnɪs.kəs/ /mɛ.ˈnɪs.kəs/ menisci meniscuses n
menisk
The curved surface of liquids in tubes, whether concave or convex, caused by the surface tension of the liquid. [from 19th c.]
(anatomy) Either of two parts of the human knee that provide structural integrity to the knee when it undergoes tension and torsion. [from 19th c.]

menopause /ˈmɛnoʊpɔːz/ /ˈmɛnəpɔːz/ menopauses n
övergångsålder menopaus
The final menstrual period of a woman after which ovulation no longer occurs.

menorah /mɪˈnɔːɹə/ menorahs menorot menoroth n
menora
(Judaism) A holy candelabrum with seven branches used in the Temple of Jerusalem.

menstrual cup /ˈmɛn.stɹu.əl kʌp/ menstrual cups n
menskopp
A receptacle worn inside the vagina during menstruation to collect menstrual fluid.

menstrual cycle menstrual cycles n
menstruationscykel
The recurring cycle of physiological changes in the uninseminated females of some animal species that is associated with reproductive fertility; especially the cycle in a human woman.

menstrual pad menstrual pads n
mensskydd binda dambinda
A pad of absorbent material (such as cotton) used to absorb menstrual flow.

menstruate /ˈmɛnstɹəˌweɪt/ /ˈmɛnstɹʊeɪt/ /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪt/ /ˌmɛnˈstɹeɪt/ v
menstruera ha menstruation
(intransitive) To undergo menstruation, to have a period.

menstruation /-stɹəˈweɪ-/ /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnstɹuːˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnstɹʊˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnˈstɹeɪʃən/ menstruations n
menstruation
The periodic discharging of the menses, the flow of blood and cells from the lining of the uterus in unfertilized females of humans and other primates.

mental /ˈmɛn.təl/ [ˈmɛnɘl] [ˈmɛɾ̃ɘl] more mental most mental adj
psykisk själslig
(relational) Of or relating to the mind or specifically the total emotional and intellectual response of an individual to external reality.

mental calculation mental calculations n
huvudräkning
Arithmetical calculations using only the human brain, with no help from any supplies (such as pencil and paper) or devices such as a calculator.

mental disorder mental disorders n
psykisk störning
(psychiatry) A behavioral or mental pattern that may cause suffering or a poor ability to function in life.

mental gymnastics n
hjärngymnastik
Difficult and complex logical thought processes, especially when performed effortlessly.

mental health n
psykisk hälsa
(psychology) One's emotional well-being, especially with reference to one's outlook on life, ability to cope with stress or the absence of a mental disorder.

mental hospital mental hospitals n
mentalsjukhus
A hospital facility designed to treat persons with serious mental disorders, as opposed to disorders of the body.

mental illness mental illnesses n
mentalsjukdom sinnessjukdom
(uncountable, psychiatry) The property of being mentally ill; mental disorders taken as a whole.
(countable, psychiatry) A mental disorder.

mentalese /ˌmɛn(t)l̩ˈiz/ /ˌmɛnt(ə)lˈiːz/ mentaleses n
mentalesiska
(philosophy, psychology) A hypothetical non-verbal language in which concepts are represented in the mind. [from 1960s]

mentalist mentalists n
tankeläsare
A practitioner of mentalism.

mentally /ˈmɛntəli/ more mentally most mentally adv
mentalt
In a mental manner; an idea thought out in one's mind, as opposed to an idea spoken orally.

menthol /ˈmɛnθɒl/ menthols n
mentol
(chemistry) A cyclic monoterpene alcohol; the major component of the essential oil of peppermint; used in pharmaceutical preparations as an antitussive and antipruritic agent, as a nasal decongestant, and in menthol cigarettes.

mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ mentions n
omnämnande
A speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase make mention of.

mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ v
nämna omnämna
To make a short reference to something.

mentor /ˈmɛn.tɔɹ/ /ˈmɛn.tɔː/ /ˈmɛn.təɹ/ mentors n
mentor
A wise and trusted counselor or teacher.

mentorship mentorships n
mentorskap
The role or state of being a mentor.

menu /ˈmɛn(j)ɪu̯/ /ˈmɛnju/ /ˈmɛnjuː/ menus n
meny matsedel
The details of the food to be served at a banquet; a bill of fare.
A list containing the food and beverages served at a restaurant, café, or bar. Menus may be printed on paper sheets provided to customers, put on a large poster or display board inside the establishment, displayed outside the restaurant, or digital.
meny
(computing, gaming) A list from which the user may select an operation to be performed, often done with a keyboard, mouse, or controller under a graphical user interface

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ interjection
mjau
The cry of a cat.

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ meows n
jamande
The cry of a cat.

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ v
jama
(intransitive) Of a cat, to make its cry.

mephedrone n
mefedron räka
The recreational drug 4-methylmethcathinone, related to cathinone.

mercantilism mercantilisms n
merkantilism
(historical, economics) The theory that a nation must always have a positive balance of trade, in the manner that a merchant would operate a shop. Typically this model presupposes protectionism.

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɜː.sən.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ mercenaries n
legosoldat
A person employed to fight in an armed conflict who is not a member of the state or military group for which they are fighting and whose primary motivation is private gain.

merchandise /-daɪz/ /ˈmɜːt͡ʃəndaɪs/ /ˈmɝt͡ʃəndaɪs/ merchandises n
vara gods handelsvaror
(uncountable) Goods which are or were offered or intended for sale.
handelsvara
(countable, archaic) A commodity offered for sale; an article of commerce; a kind of merchandise.
handel
(uncountable, archaic) The act or business of trading; trade; traffic.

merchandise /ˈmɜːt͡ʃəndaɪz/ /ˈmɝt͡ʃəndaɪz/ v
handla
(intransitive) To engage in in-store promotion of the sale of goods, as by display and arrangement of goods.

merchant /ˈmɜːtʃənt/ /ˈmɝt͡ʃənt/ merchants n
köpman
A person who traffics in commodities for profit.
köpman handelsman
The owner or operator of a retail business.

merciful /ˈmɜːsɪfl̩/ /ˈmɝsɪfl̩/ more merciful most merciful adj
nådig
Showing mercy.

merciless /ˈmɜːsɪləs/ /ˈmɝsɪləs/ more merciless most merciless adj
skoningslös obarmhärtig
Showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless.

mercilessly /ˈmɜːsɪləslɪ/ more mercilessly most mercilessly adv
skoningslöst
In a merciless manner.

mercury /ˈmɜː(ɹ)kjʊɹi/ /ˈmɝk(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ mercuries n
kvicksilver
(science, historical) One of the elemental principles formerly thought to be present in all metals. [from 15th c.]
bingel
An annual plant, annual mercury (Mercurialis annua), formerly grown for its medicinal properties; French mercury, herb mercury. [from 14th c.]
Any plant of any species of the genus and the genus Mercurialis.

mercy /ˈmɜːsi/ /ˈmɝsi/ mercies n
barmhärtighet nåd skonsamhet
(uncountable) Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
nåd
(uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
barmhärtighet
(uncountable) A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.
välsignelse
(countable) A blessing; something to be thankful for.

mere /mjøː/ /mjɜː/ /mɪə/ /mɪɚ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ /ˈmɛɹɛ/ merer merest adj
bara blott
Just, only; no more than, pure and simple, neither more nor better than might be expected. [from 16th c.]

merely /ˈmɪəli/ /ˈmɪɹli/ adv
bara
(focus) Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more. [from 16th c.]

merganser /məˈɡænsə/ /mɚˈɡænsɚ/ mergansers n
skrake
Any of various diving ducks of the genera Mergus or Lophodytes, which feed on fish and have a sharply serrated bill.

merge /mɜːd͡ʒ/ /mɝd͡ʒ/ v
fusionera förena gå ihop sammansmälta slå ihop
(transitive, intransitive) To combine into a whole.

merger /ˈmɜː.d͡ʒə/ /ˈmɝ.d͡ʒɚ/ mergers n
sammanslagning
The act or process of merging two or more parts into a single unit.

meridian /məˈɹɪ.di.ən/ /məˈɹɪ.dɪ.ən/ /mɪ-/ meridians n
meridian
(also, geography) In full terrestrial meridian: a great circle on the Earth's surface, passing through the geographic poles (the terrestrial North Pole and South Pole); also, half of such a circle extending from pole to pole, all points of which have the same longitude. [from 14th c.]

meringue /məˈɹæŋ/ meringues n
maräng
A mixture consisting of beaten egg whites and sugar which is added to the tops of pies then browned.
A shell made of this mixture which serves as the receptacle for fruit, ice cream or sherbet.

merit /ˈmɛɹət/ /ˈmɛɹɪt/ merits n
förtjänst merit
(countable) A claim to commendation or a reward.
förtjänst
(countable, uncountable) Something deserving or worthy of positive recognition or reward.

merit badge /-ɹət-/ /ˈmɛɹɪt ˌbæd͡ʒ/ merit badges n
förtjänstmärke scoutmärke utbildningsmärke
(originally, and, chiefly, US, scouting) An embroidered cloth patch awarded to a youth member of the Boy Scouts of America or other scouting organization who successfully completes an activity within an area of study (the badge bearing an image representing the activity), which is either sewn on to the sleeve of the scout's uniform or a sash worn with the uniform; hence, the award itself.

meritocracy /mɛɹəˈtɑkɹəsi/ /mɛɹɪˈtɒkɹəsi/ meritocracies n
meritokrati
Rule by merit and talent.

meritocratic more meritocratic most meritocratic adj
meritokratisk

meritorious /ˌmɛɹɪˈtoʊɹi.əs/ /ˌmɛɹɪˈtɔɹi.əs/ more meritorious most meritorious adj
förtjänstfull
Deserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward.

merlin /ˈmɝlɪn/ merlins n
stenfalk
A small falcon, Falco columbarius, that breeds in northern North America, Europe, and Asia.

merlon /ˈmɜːlən/ /ˈmɝl(ə)n/ merlons n
krenelering
(architectural element, military, historical) Any of the upright projections between the embrasures of a battlement, originally for archers to shield behind while shooting arrows over the embrasures, or through loopholes in the merlons.

mermaid /ˈmɜːˌmeɪd/ /ˈmɝ.meɪd/ mermaids n
sjöjungfru havsfru
A mythological creature with a woman's head and upper body, and a tail of a fish.

merman mermen n
havsman
A legendary creature, human male from the waist up, fishlike from the waist down.

meronym /ˈmɛɹənɪm/ meronyms n
meronym
(semantics) A term used to denote a thing that is a part of something else.

meronymy meronymies n
meronymi
(semantics) The relationship of being a constituent part or member of something; a system of meronyms.

merry /ˈmeɪɹi/ /ˈmeɹi/ /ˈmɛɹi/ merrier merriest adj
munter
Jolly and full of high spirits; happy.

merry Christmas phraseologicalUnit
god jul
(Australia, Canada, US) Used to express good wishes on or before Christmas Day.

merry-go-round /ˈmɛ.ɹi.ɡoʊ.ɹaʊnd/ /ˈmɛ.ɹi.ɡə.ɹaʊnd/ merry-go-rounds n
karusell
A carousel; a pleasure ride, typically found at fairs and amusement parks, consisting of a slowly revolving circular platform on which various seats are fixed, frequently shaped like horses or other animals.

merrymaking merrymakings n
festlighet lustifikation
Joyful festivities, especially as a celebration.

mesa /ˈmeɪ.sə/ /ˈmɛ.sə/ mesas n
taffelberg
Flat area of land or plateau higher than other land, with one or more clifflike edges.

mescaline /ˈmɛs.kə.liːn/ /ˈmɛs.kəl.ɪn/ mescalines n
meskalin
(biochemistry) A hallucinogenic and intoxicating compound present in the peyote cactus (Lophophora williamsii), the San Pedro cactus (Echinopsis pachanoi), and the Peruvian torch (Echinopsis peruviana).

mesentery /ˈmɛs.ən.təɹ.i/ /ˈmɛs.ən.tɹi/ /ˈmɛs.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈmɛz.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ mesenteries n
tarmkäx
(anatomy) The membrane that attaches the intestines to the wall of the abdomen, maintaining their position in the abdominal cavity, and supplying them with blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics.

mesh /mɛʃ/ meshes n
nät
A structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them.
maska ögla
A measure of fineness (particle size) of ground material. A powder that passes through a sieve having 300 openings per linear inch but does not pass 400 openings per linear inch is said to be -300 +400 mesh.

mesmerism /ˈmɛzməˌɹɪzəm/ mesmerisms n
mesmerism
The state induced by hypnotic methods (especially that of Mesmer himself).

mesmerize /ˈmɛzməɹaɪz/ v
trollbinda
To exercise mesmerism on; to affect another person, such as to heal or soothe, through the use of animal magnetism.

meson /ˈ-sɒn/ /ˈmiːzɒn/ /ˈmɛ-/ mesons n
meson
(now specifically, particle) An elementary particle that is composed of a quark and an antiquark, such as a kaon or pion. (Mesons composed of rarer quarks are much heavier.)

mesosphere mesospheres n
mesosfär
(meteorology) The layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is directly above the stratosphere and directly below the thermosphere.

mess /mɛs/ messes n
röra
A disagreeable mixture or confusion of things; hence, a situation resulting from blundering or from misunderstanding.

mess /mɛs/ v
djävlas jävlas
(transitive, often used with "up") To make untidy or dirty.
To make soiled by defecating.
To make soiled by ejaculating.
(transitive, often used with "up") To throw into disorder or to ruin.
(intransitive) To interfere.

mess up v
stöka till
(transitive) To make a mess of; to untidy, disorder, soil, or muss.

message /ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒ/ messages n
meddelande budskap
A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.
An underlying theme or conclusion to be drawn from something.

message in a bottle messages in a bottle messages in bottles n
flaskpost
A message written on a scrap of paper, rolled-up and put in an empty bottle and set adrift on the ocean; traditionally, a method used by castaways to advertise their distress to the outside world.

messenger /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒə/ /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒɚ/ messengers n
budbärare bud
One who brings messages.

messenger RNA messenger RNAs n
budbärar-RNA
(biochemistry) RNA that encodes and carries information from DNA during transcription to sites of protein synthesis to undergo translation in order to yield a protein.

messiah /məˈsaɪ.ə/ messiahs n
Messias
(Abrahamic tradition) The one who is ordained by God to lead the people of Israel, believed by Christians and Muslims to be Jesus Christ.

messianic /ˌmɛsaɪˈænɪk/ adj
messiansk
Of, relating to, or resembling a messiah or the Messiah.

messianism messianisms n
messianism
The belief in a messiah.

messmate messmates n
mässkamrat
(nautical) An associate with whom one shares a mess (eating place) on a ship.

messy /ˈmɛsi/ messier messiest adj
rorig
(of a place, situation, person, etc) In a disorderly state; chaotic; disorderly.

mestizo /mɛsˈtiː.zoʊ/ /mɛˈstiː.zoʊ/ mestizoes mestizos n
mestis
(Philippines, historical) a person of mixed ancestry, especially one of native Filipino and Spanish or Chinese ancestry, such as that of the Spanish mestizos and Chinese mestizos from the Spanish Colonial Era of the Philippines.

metabolism /məˈtæb.əˌlɪz.əm/ /mɪˈtab.ə.lɪz.əm/ /mɪˈtæb.ə.lɪz.əm/ [məˈtæb.əˌlɪz.m̩] [mɪˈtab.ə.lɪz.m̩] [mɪˈtæb.ə.lɪz.m̩] metabolisms n
metabolism ämnesomsättning
(physiology) The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

metabolite /mɪˈtæbəlaɪt/ metabolites n
metabolit
Any substance produced by, or taking part in, a metabolic reaction.

metacarpal adj
mellanhands-
Of the metacarpus.

metacarpal metacarpalia metacarpals n
mellanhandsben metakarpalben

metacarpus metacarpi n
mellanhand
(anatomy) The five bones that form the intermediate part of the hand between the fingers and the wrist.

metacognition metacognitions n
metakognition
(philosophy) the act of thinking about thinking; sentience

metadata /ˈmet.əˌdæɪ.tə/ /ˈmɛt.əˌdeɪ.tə/ [ˈmet.əˌdæɪ.ɾə] [ˈmɛɾ.əˌdeɪ.ɾə] n
metadata
Data that describes other data, serving as an informative label.

metal /ˈmɛtəl/ metals n
metall
Any of a number of chemical elements in the periodic table that form a metallic bond with other metal atoms; generally shiny, somewhat malleable and hard, often a conductor of heat and electricity.
metal metall
(music) A category of rock music encompassing a number of genres (including thrash metal, death metal, heavy metal, etc.) characterized by strong drum-beats and distorted guitars.

metal detector metal detectors n
metalldetektor
A hand-held device that uses electromagnetic induction to detect buried metal.
A structure, similar to a doorway, through which people pass; an alarm is sounded if the person is carrying a metal object, as this may indicate a weapon.

metal halide lamp metal halide lamps n
metallhalidlampa
A high-pressure discharge lamp that is enclosed in a quartz envelope containing metal halides (usually iodides), and produces high-efficacy white light.

metalanguage metalanguages n
metaspråk
(linguistics, translation studies, critical theory) Any language or vocabulary of specialized terms used to describe or analyze a language or linguistic process
(computing) Any similar language used to define a programming language

metalhead metalheads n
hårdrockare metalhead
(informal) Someone who listens to (is a fan of) heavy metal music.

metallic bond metallic bonds n
metallbindning
(chemistry) a chemical bond in which mobile electrons are shared over many nuclei; this leads to electrical conduction

metallize v
metallisera
To coat, treat or impregnate a non-metallic object with metal.

metalloid /ˈmɛtəlɔɪd/ metalloids n
halvmetall
(chemistry) An element, such as silicon or germanium, intermediate in properties between that of a metal and a nonmetal; especially an elemental semiconductor.

metallurgical /ˌmɛtəˈlɜː(ɹ)dʒɪkəl/ more metallurgical most metallurgical adj
metallurgisk
(metallurgy) Of or relating to metallurgy, the study of metals and their properties.

metallurgically adv
metallurgiskt
In terms of metallurgy.

metallurgist metallurgists n
metallurg
A person skilled in metallurgy.

metallurgy /məˈtæl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /məˈtælədʒi/ /ˈmɛt.əˌlɚ.d͡ʒi/ /ˈmɛtəˌlɝdʒi/ metallurgies n
metallurgi
The science of metals; their extraction from ores, purification and alloying, heat treatment, and working.

metalworker metalworkers n
metallarbetare metallindustriarbetare
A person who shapes metal.

metalworking metalworkings n
metallbearbetning

metamorphic rock metamorphic rocks n
metamorf bergart metamorfit
(geology) one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth; consists of pre-existing rock mass in which new minerals or textures are formed at higher temperatures and greater pressures than those present on the Earth's surface

metamorphosis /ˌmɛtəmɔːˈfəʊsɪs/ /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsɪs/ /ˌmɛɾəˈmɔɹfəsɪs/ metamorphoses n
metamorfos
A transformation, such as one performed by magic.
A noticeable change in character, appearance, function or condition.
(pathology) A change, usually degenerative, in the structure of a specific body tissue.

metaphor /ˈmɛ.tə.fə/ /ˈmɛ.tə.fɚ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔɹ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔː/ metaphors n
metafor
(uncountable, figure of speech) The use of a word or phrase to refer to something other than its literal meaning, invoking an implicit similarity between the thing described and what is denoted by the word or phrase.
(countable, figure of speech) A word or phrase used in such implied comparison.

metaphorical /ˌmɛtəˈfɒɹɪkəl/ /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːɹɪkəl/ more metaphorical most metaphorical adj
metaforisk bildlig
Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.

metaphorically more metaphorically most metaphorically adv
metaforiskt
(manner) In a metaphoric manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.

metaphysical /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/ adj
metafysisk
Of or pertaining to metaphysics.

metaphysical naturalism n
metafysisk naturalism
(philosophy, metaphysics) Philosophical worldview which holds that there is nothing but natural elements, principles, and relations of the kind studied by the natural sciences.

metaphysician metaphysicians n
metafysiker
(philosophy) A philosopher who specializes in the scholarly study of metaphysics.

metastasis /mɪˈtæstəsɪs/ metastases n
metastas
(medicine) The transference of a bodily function or disease to another part of the body, specifically the development of a secondary area of disease remote from the original site, as with some cancers.

metastasize /məˈtæstəsaɪz/ v
metastasera
(intransitive, medicine, of a disease or tumor) To spread to other sites in the body; to undergo metastasis.

metasyntactic variable metasyntactic variables n
metavariabel
(chiefly, programming) A conventional variable name used for an unspecified entity whose exact nature depends on context.

metatarsal /ˌmɛtəˈtɑː(ɹ)səl/ adj
mellanfots-
Of the metatarsus.

metatarsus /ˌmɛtəˈtɑː(ɹ)səs/ metatarsi n
mellanfot
The part of the foot between the toes and the ankle, especially its five bones.

metathesis /mə.ˈtæ.θə.sɪs/ /mɛ.ˈtæ.θə.sɪs/ [mə.ˈtʰæ.θə.səs] [mɛ.ˈtʰæ.θə.sɪs] metatheses n
metates stavelseväxling
(phonetics, prosody) The transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word, such as in ask as /æks/.

metaverse /ˈmet.ə.vɜːs/ /ˈmɛt.ə.vɜːs/ /ˈmɛt.ə.vɝs/ [ˈmɛɾ.ə.vɝs] metaverses n
metaversum
(science fiction, Internet) A hypothetical future (counterpart or continuation of the) Internet, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space.

mete /miːt/ v
mäta måtta
(transitive, usually with “out”) To dispense, measure in order to dispense, allot (especially punishment, reward etc.).

meteor /ˈmiːtiɔɹ/ /ˈmiːtiɚ/ /ˈmiːtɪ.ə/ /ˈmiːtɪɔː/ [ˈmiːɾiɚ] meteors n
meteor
A fast-moving streak of light in the night sky caused by the entry of extraterrestrial matter into the earth's atmosphere; a shooting star or falling star. [from 16th c.]

meteor shower meteor showers n
meteorregn meteorskur meteorsvärm
(astronomy) A phenomenon occurring when many meteors are seen on Earth during a short period of time.

meteoric /ˌmiːtiˈɒɹɪk/ more meteoric most meteoric adj
meteorisk
Of, pertaining to, or originating from a meteor.

meteorite /-ɾi-/ /ˈmi.ti.əˌɹaɪt/ /ˈmiː.tɪ.ə.ɹaɪt/ meteorites n
meteorit
A metallic or stony object or body that is the remains of a meteoroid.

meteorological /ˌmitiəɹəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl̩/ /ˌmiːtɪəɹəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
meteorologisk
Of or pertaining to meteorology.

meteorologist meteorologists n
meteorolog
a person who studies meteorology
a weather forecaster

meteorology /ˌmiːti.əˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌmiːtɪəˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ meteorologies n
meteorologi väderlekslära
The science that deals with the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially with weather and weather forecasting.

meter /ˈmitəɹ/ /ˈmiːtə/ [ˈmiɾɚ] meters n
mätare
A parking meter or similar device for collecting payment.
mätare -meter
A device that measures things.
taktart versmått takt
(obsolete) A poem.

meter maid meter maids n
lapplisa
A female meter attendant: a female public servant tasked with enforcing the use of parking meters.

meth /mɛθ/ meths n
metatjack
(informal) Methamphetamine, especially in the form of the crystalline hydrochloride.

methadone /ˈmɛθ.əd.əʊn/ /ˈmɛθ.əˌdoʊn/ methadones n
metadon
(pharmaceutical drug) A powerful synthetic analgesic drug which is similar to morphine in its effects but less sedative and is used as a substitute drug in the treatment of morphine and heroin addiction.

methamphetamine /ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmiːn/ /ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmɪn/ methamphetamines n
metamfetamin
A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug, similar to cocaine. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine.

methane /ˈmiːθeɪn/ /ˈmɛθeɪn/ methanes n
metan
(organic compound, uncountable) The simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH₄, being a constituent of natural gas, and one of the most abundant greenhouse gases.

methanoic acid n
metansyra
(organic compound) formic acid

methanol methanols n
metanol
(organic compound) The simplest aliphatic alcohol, CH3OH; a colourless, toxic, inflammable liquid, used as a solvent, antifreeze, in the chemical industry, and in the preparation of methylated spirit.

methionine /-ˌnaɪn/ /mɛˈθaɪəˌniːn/ /mɪˈθʌɪəniːn/ /mɪˈθʌɪənɪn/ methionines n
metionin
(amino acid, organic compound) A lipotropic, sulphur-containing essential amino acid, C5H11NO2S, found in most protein.

method /ˈmɛθəd/ methods n
metod tillvägagångssätt
A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).

methodical more methodical most methodical adj
metodisk
In an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic.

meticulous /mɪˈtɪkjuləs/ /mɪˈtɪkjɪlɪs/ more meticulous most meticulous adj
minutiös omsorgsfull
Characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details.

metonym /ˈmɛ.tə.nɪm/ metonyms n
metonym
(grammar) A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.

metonymic /ˌmɛt.əˈnɪm.ɪk/ more metonymic most metonymic adj
metonymisk
Of, or relating to, a word or phrase that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object.

metonymy /mɪˈtɑnəmi/ /mɪˈtɒnəmi/ metonymies n
metonymi
(rhetoric) The use of a single characteristic or part of an object, concept or phenomenon to identify the entire object, concept, phenomenon or a related object.

metre /ˈmiːtə/ /ˈmiːtəɹ/ [ˈmiːɾɚ] metres n
meter
The basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Système International d'Unités), equal to the distance travelled by light in a vacuum in 1/299 792 458 seconds. The metre is equal to 39+47⁄127 (approximately 39.37) imperial inches.

metric /ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
metrisk
Of or relating to the metric system of measurement.

metric /ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ metrics n
metrik
(mathematics) A function for the measurement of the "distance" between two points in some metric space: it is a real-valued function d(x,y) between points x and y satisfying the following properties: (1) "non-negativity": d(x,y) \ge 0 , (2) "identity of indiscernibles": d(x,y) = 0 \mbox{ iff } x=y , (3) "symmetry": d(x,y) = d(y,x) , and (4) "triangle inequality": d(x,y) \le d(x,z) + d(z,y) .

metric space metric spaces n
metriskt rum
(mathematics, analysis, topology) Any set on which a metric is defined, giving a distance between any two elements.

metric ton metric tons n
ton
(chiefly, _, US) A unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms, about 2204.6 pounds avoirdupois.

metrical foot metrical feet n
fot versfot
(prosody) The basic unit of the underlying rhythm of verse.

metrization metrizations n
metrisering
(mathematics) The process or result of metrizing a topological space.

metro station metro stations n
tunnelbanestation
A railway station for a rapid transit system.

metronome /ˈmɛtɹəˌnoʊm/ /ˈmɛtɹəˌnəʊm/ metronomes n
metronom
(music) A device, containing an inverted pendulum, used to mark time by means of regular ticks at adjustable intervals; an electronic equivalent that emits flashes.

metropolis /məˈtɹɑ.pə.ləs/ /məˈtɹɑ.pə.lɪs/ /mɪˈtɹɒ.pə.lɪs/ metropoleis metropoles metropoli metropolis's metropolises metropolisses metropolizes n
metropol storstad
A large, busy city, especially as the main city in an area or country or as distinguished from surrounding rural areas.

metropolitan /mɛ.tɹəˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /mɛ.tɹəˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ metropolitans n
metropolit
(Orthodox Christianity) A bishop empowered to oversee other bishops; an archbishop. [from 15th c.]

metropolitan area metropolitan areas n
storstadsområde
An area of population usually with a central or core city and surrounding towns or suburbs.

metrosexual metrosexuals n
metrosexuell
A man — typically urban, heterosexual, and affluent — who is concerned with personal appearance, such as personal grooming, fashion, and aesthetics in general.

mettle /ˈmɛtəl/ mettles n
mod kurage
A quality of courage and endurance.
eldighet karaktär
Good temperament and character.

mew /mju/ /mjuː/ mews n
mås
(archaic, poetic, dialectal) A gull, seagull.

mezuzah /məˈzuːzɔː/ mezuzahs mezuzot mezuzoth n
mezuza
(Judaism, and, _, occasionally, _, Christianity) A piece of parchment inscribed with specific Hebrew verses from the Torah (Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and 11:13–21) and attached in a case to the doorpost of a house.

mezzaluna mezzalunas n
örtvagga
A crescent-shaped steel blade attached to a wooden handle, used to chop food.

mezzanine /ˈmɛtsə-/ /ˈmɛzəniːn/ /ˈmɛzəˌnin/ /ˈmɛzˌnin/ /ˌmɛzəˈnin/ /ˌmɛzəˈniːn/ /ˌmɛzˈnin/ mezzanines n
mezzanin mellanplan
An intermediate floor or storey in between the main floors of a building; specifically, one that is directly above the ground floor which does not extend over the whole floorspace of the building, and so resembles a large balcony overlooking the ground floor; an entresol.

mi /miː/ n
mi
(music) A syllable used in sol-fa (solfège) to represent the third note of a major scale.

mica /ˈmaɪ.kə/ micas n
glimmer
(mineral) Any of a group of hydrous aluminosilicate minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic.

micellar adj
micellär

micelle /maɪˈsɛl/ /məˈsɛl/ micelles n
micell
(chemistry) a colloidal aggregate, in a simple geometric form, of a specific number of amphipathic molecules which forms at a well-defined concentration, called the critical micelle concentration

micro- /maɪˈkɹɒ-/ /ˈmaɪkɹoʊ-/ /ˈmaɪkɹə-/ prefix
mikro-
(diminutive) Very small.
(metric units) One millionth.

microaggression /ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.əˈɡre.ʃən/ /ˌmaɪ.krəʊ.əˈɡre.ʃən/ microaggressions n
mikroaggression
(sociology, chiefly, US) Any small-scale verbal or physical interaction between those of different races, cultures, beliefs, or genders that may have no malicious intent, but that can be interpreted as an aggression.

microarchitecture microarchitectures n
mikroarkitektur
(computing) The architecture of the data processing parts of a microcomputer.

microbe /ˈmaɪkɹoʊb/ microbes n
mikrob
(microbiology) Any microorganism, but especially a harmful bacterium.

microbial /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/ /maɪˈkrəʊ.bi.əl/ adj
mikrobiell
Of, relating to, or caused by microbes or microorganisms.

microbiologist microbiologists n
mikrobiolog
A scientist whose speciality is microbiology.

microbiology n
mikrobiologi
(biology) The branch of biology that deals with microorganisms, especially their effects on man and other living organisms.

microblog microblogs n
mikroblogg
(Internet) A blog on which one posts brief, frequent updates on one's activities.

microbrewery microbreweries n
mikrobryggeri
A small commercial brewery, often one serving a single pub at which it is physically located; in the United States, often used to indicate a brewery that produces fewer than 15,000 barrels of beer annually.

microcomputer microcomputers n
mikrodator
(computer hardware) A computer designed around a microprocessor, smaller than a minicomputer or a mainframe.

microcosm /ˈmaɪ.kɹə(ʊ)ˌkɒz.əm/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌkɑz.əm/ microcosms n
mikrokosmos
Human nature or the human body as representative of the wider universe; man considered as a miniature counterpart of divine or universal nature. [from 15th c.]
A smaller system which is seen as representative of a larger one. [from 17th c.]
(ecology) A small natural ecosystem; an artificial ecosystem set up as an experimental model. [from 19th c.]

microfiber microfibers n
mikrofiber
(American spelling) Very fine synthetic fiber; cloth made of such fiber.

microfilm microfilms n
mikrofilm
a continuous roll of film containing photographs of documents at a greatly reduced size

microfilm v
mikrofilma
To reproduce (documents) on such film.

microfossil microfossils n
mikrofossil
A microscopic fossil.

microgram micrograms n
mikrogram
(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10−6 grams. Symbol: μg A unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram, or 0.000 001 grams.

microgravity microgravities n
mikrogravitation
(physics) A state of very low acceleration between two free floating objects, as found in sustained freefall, in orbit, or in interstellar space.

micrometer /maɪˈkɹɑmɪtəɹ/ /maɪˈkɹɒmɪtə/ [maɪˈkɹɑmɪɾɚ] micrometers n
mikrometer
A device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range, especially depth, thickness, and diameter.

micrometer /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌmiːtəɹ/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌmiːtə/ [ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌmiːɾɚ] micrometers n
mikrometer
one millionth of a meter

micromobility n
mikromobilitet
Transportation over short distances, provided by lightweight (usually single-person) vehicles.

micronova /ˈmaɪ.kɹo.noʊ.və/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹo.nəʊ.və/ micronovae micronovas n
mikronova
(astronomy) A stellar outburst about one millionth the strength of a classical nova.

microorganism /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈɔɹ.ɡəˌnɪz.m̩/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈɔː.ɡəˌnɪz.m̩/ microorganisms n
mikroorganism
(microbiology) An organism that is too small to be seen by the unaided eye, especially a single-celled organism, such as a bacterium.

micropenis /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˈpinɪs/ micropenises n
mikropenis
(medical) An unusually small penis.

microphone /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfəʊn/ microphones n
mikrofon
A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or transmitted over radio.

microphotograph microphotographs n
mikrofotografi
A photograph so reduced in size that it must be viewed through a lens or a microscope.

microprocessor microprocessors n
mikroprocessor
(computer hardware) The entire CPU of a computer on a single integrated circuit (chip).

microscope /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskoʊp/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskəʊp/ microscopes n
mikroskop
An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

microscopic /ˌmaɪ.kɹə.ˈskɑpɪk/ more microscopic most microscopic adj
mikroskopisk
Of, or relating to microscopes or microscopy; microscopal
So small that it can only be seen using a microscope.
Very small; minute

microscopy /maɪˈkɹɑs.kə.pi/ /maɪˈkɹɒs.kə.pi/ microscopies n
mikroskopi
The use of microscopes.

microsecond microseconds n
mikrosekund
(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−6 seconds. Symbol: μs It is commonly represented with symbol µs.

microsurgery microsurgeries n
mikrokirurgi
Surgical procedures that are very small.

microtubule microtubules n
mikrotubul mikrotubulus
A small tube made of protein and found in cells; part of the cytoskeleton.

microvillus microvillae microvilli n
mikrovillus
Any of many fingerlike extensions on the surfaces of many cells, consisting of the proteins actin, fimbrin, and villin.

microwave /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ microwaves n
mikrovåg
An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.

microwave /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ v
mikra värma
(transitive) To cook (something) in a microwave oven.

microwave oven /ˈmaɪkɹə(ʊ)ˌweɪv ˈʌv(ə)n/ microwave ovens n
mikrovågsugn mikro
An oven that uses microwave energy to heat food or other items placed within it.

micturition micturitions n
urinering
(physiology) Urination.

mid- prefix
mid-
Denoting the middle part.

mid-life crisis mid-life crises n
medelålderskris
(psychology) An emotional period of doubt and anxiety sometimes experienced by people who realize that their life is already half over.

midbrain midbrains n
mesencephalon mitthjärnan
(neuroanatomy) A part of the brain located rostral to the pons and caudal to the thalamus and the basal ganglia, composed of the tectum (dorsal portion) and the tegmentum (ventral portion).

midden /ˈmɪdən/ middens n
gödselhög
A dungheap.

middle /ˈmɘdɘl/ /ˈmɪdəl/ [ˈmə.dɯ(ɫ)] [ˈmə.ɾ-] [ˈmɪ.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ.dʊ] [ˈmɪ.ɾɫ̩] [ˈmɪ̝.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ̝.dʊ] [ˈmɪ̝.ɾ-] adj
mellerst
Located in the middle; in between.
central
Central.

middle /ˈmɘdɘl/ /ˈmɪdəl/ [ˈmə.dɯ(ɫ)] [ˈmə.ɾ-] [ˈmɪ.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ.dʊ] [ˈmɪ.ɾɫ̩] [ˈmɪ̝.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ̝.dʊ] [ˈmɪ̝.ɾ-] middles n
mitt
A centre, midpoint.
The part between the beginning and the end.

middle C middle C's middle Cs n
ettstrukna C
(music) A specific musical note, particularly the note C4, at approximately 261.6 hertz, appearing at the middle of the alto staff and directly between the treble and bass staves.

middle age n
medelålder
the period of life between youth and old age, not young nor old; midlife

middle class middle classes n
medelklass
A social and economic class lying above the working class and below the upper class.

middle ear middle ears n
mellanöra
(anatomy) The cavity in the temporal bone between the eardrum and the inner ear that contains the ossicles, and which conveys sound to the cochlea.

middle finger middle fingers n
långfinger
The finger between the forefinger and the ring finger
peka finger
An obscene gesture directed towards another as an insult, made by sticking up the middle finger of a hand.

middle ground middle grounds n
medelväg
(idiomatic) A compromise position between extremes.

middle name middle names n
andranamn
A name between the first given name and the family name or surname; a second or subsequent given name.

middle note middle notes n
medelnot medeltank
The characteristic parts of a perfume that emerge only after a waiting-period

middle of nowhere n
mitt i ingenstans världens ände
(idiomatic) A very remote or secluded area; a nondescript place lacking population, interesting things, or defining characteristics.

middle school middle schools n
mellanstadie
(schools, countable) A school which crosses the traditional divide between primary school and secondary school.

middle spotted woodpecker middle spotted woodpeckers n
mellanspett
Any of species Dendrocoptes medius of a medium-sized woodpecker.

middle-aged /ˌmɪdl̩ˈeɪd͡ʒd/ more middle-aged most middle-aged adj
medelålders
of, or relating to middle age; neither old nor young

middleman [ˈmɪdɫ̩ˌmæn] middlemen n
mellanhand
An intermediate dealer between the manufacturer and the retailer or customer.

midfield /ˈmɪd.fiːld/ midfields n
mittfält
(sports) The middle of the field of play.

midfielder midfielders n
mittfältare
(sports) A player who operates behind the attackers and in front of the defence.

midget /ˈmɪd͡ʒɪt/ midgets n
dvärg
(sometimes, offensive) A normally-proportioned person with small stature, usually defined as reaching an adult height less than 4'10". [from later 19th c.]
(sometimes, offensive) Any short person.
dvärg mini-
(attributively, now, sometimes, offensive) A small version of something; miniature.

midmonth /ˈmɪdmʌnθ/ adj
halvmånadsvis
Occurring in the middle of a month, neither at the beginning nor the end

midnight /ˈmɪdnʌɪt/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ midnights n
midnatt
The middle of the night: the sixth temporal hour, equidistant between sunset and sunrise.
Twelve o'clock at night exactly.

midnight blue adj
midnattsblå
of a dark blue colour, almost black.

midnight sun /ˈmɪdnʌɪt sʌn/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt sʌn/ midnight suns n
midnattssol
The phenomenon occurring when the Sun does not set but only approaches the horizon at midnight; it occurs near the summer solstice in the polar regions.

midsummer adj
midsommar-
Happening in the middle of summer.

midsummer midsummers n
midsommar sommarsolstånd
The period around the summer solstice; about 21st June in the northern hemisphere.
midsommar
The middle of summer.
midsommar midsommardagen
Midsummer Day, the English quarter day.

midwife /ˈmɪd.(w)ɪf/ /ˈmɪd.waɪf/ midwives n
barnmorska
A person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician.

midwinter /ˌmɪdˈwɪntə(ɹ)/ midwinters n
midvinter
The middle of winter.
vintersolstånd
The winter solstice; about December 21st or 22nd.

mien /miːn/ miens n
min
(countable, uncountable) Demeanor; facial expression or attitude, especially one which is intended by its bearer.
(countable) A specific facial expression.

miffed /mɪft/ more miffed most miffed adj
småsur sur
(informal) Somewhat indignant, irritated, angry, put out or annoyed.

might /maɪt/ mights n
makt
(countable, uncountable) Power, strength, force or influence held by a person or group.
kraft styrka
(uncountable) Physical strength or force.
makt förmåga
(uncountable) The ability to do something.

might /maɪt/ v
kanske skulle kunna
(auxiliary) Used to indicate conditional or possible actions.

might as well /maɪt æzˈwɛl/ /maɪzˈwɛl/ v
lika gärna kunna

mighty /ˈmaɪti/ [ˈmʌɪɾi] mightier mightiest adj
mäktig
Very strong; possessing might.

migraine /ˈmaɪɡɹeɪn/ /ˈmiːɡɹeɪn/ migraines n
migrän
(pathology) A severe, disabling headache, usually affecting only one side of the head, and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia and visual disturbances.

migrant /ˈmaɪɡɹənt/ migrants n
migrant
Traveller or worker who moves from one region or country to another.

migrate /maɪ.ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈmaɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ v
migrera
(intransitive) To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.
flytta migrera överföra
(transitive, computing) : To move computer code or files from one computer or network to another.

migration /maɪˈɡɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ migrations n
migration
An instance of moving to live in another place for a while.
Seasonal moving of animals, as mammals, birds or fish, especially between breeding and non-breeding areas.
(computing) Instance of changing a platform from an environment to another one.

migrationism n
migrationism

migratory bird migratory birds n
flyttfågel
A bird that moves from one area of the world to another according to the season, usually from north to south and vice versa.

mikado /mɪˈkɑːdəʊ/ mikados n
plockepinn
(history) A former title of the emperors of Japan during a certain period.
A game of skill, in which identically shaped (but differently colored and valued) wooden sticks must be removed from a pile without disturbing the remaining stack.

mike /ˈmaɪk/ mikes n
mick
(informal) A microphone.

mike /ˈmaɪk/ v
mick
To microphone; to place one or more microphones (mikes) on.

mild /ˈmaɪld/ milder mildest adj
mild
Gentle and not easily angered.
(of food, drink, or a drug) Not sharp or bitter; not strong in flavor.
mild lätt
(of an illness or pain) Not serious or dangerous.
milt mild
(of weather) Moderately warm, especially less cold than expected.
mild skonsam
(of a medicine or cosmetic) Acting gently and without causing harm.

mildew /ˈmɪl.d(j)u/ /ˈmɪl.djuː/ n
mjöldagg
(plant disease) A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.

mile /maɪ̯l/ [maɪ̯ɫ] mile miles n
mil engelsk mil
Any of several customary units of length derived from the 1593 English statute mile of 8 furlongs, equivalent to 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards of various precise values.
Any of many customary units of length from other measurement systems of roughly similar values, as the Chinese mile or Arabic mile.

mileage /ˈmaɪləd͡ʒ/ /ˈmaɪlɪd͡ʒ/ mileages n
miltal
The total distance travelled in miles or in air miles.
bensinförbrukning räckvidd
The number of miles travelled by a vehicle on a certain volume of fuel.

miles of bad road n
hej kom och hjälp mig som sju svåra år
(informal) Used with an arbitrary number to describe a person who looks or feels very bad.

milestone /ˈmaɪlstəʊn/ milestones n
milstolpe milsten
A stone milepost (or by extension in other materials), one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals, typically at the side of the road or in a median.
(idiomatic) An important event in a person's life or career, in the history of a nation, in the life of some project, etc.

milieu /-ˈju/ /-ˈjə/ /-ˈjʊ/ /mɪlˈju/ /mɪlˈjɜː/ /ˈmiːljɜː/ milieus milieux n
miljö
(specifically) A social environment or setting.

militarism militarisms n
militarism
An ideology which claims that the military is the foundation of a society's security, and thereby its most important aspect.

militarist /ˈmɪl.ə.tə.ɹɪst/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tə.ɹɪst/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹɪst/ [ˈmɪl.ə.ɾə.ɹɪst] militarists n
militarist
One who believes in the use of military force.

militarization militarizations n
militarisering
The process whereby some area, procedure, aspect of culture, etc., becomes controlled by the military or administered in a military fashion.

militarize v
militarisera
To give a military character to something, such as government or organization.

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛɹ.i/ more military most military adj
militär militärisk
Characteristic of members of the armed forces.
militär
(North America) Relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force (often as distinguished from civilians or police forces).
Relating to armies or ground forces.
krigisk krigs-
Relating to war.

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛɹ.i/ militaries military n
militär
Armed forces.

military exercise military exercises n
militärövning
A large-scale activity involving military forces from multiple countries or commands, designed to demonstrate the level of alliance between those forces and their ability to coordinate, as a signal to potential military adversaries.

military hospital military hospitals n
militärsjukhus
a hospital for the care and treatment of sick and wounded military personnel.

military macaw military macaws n
mindre soldatara
Ara militaris, a large parrot with mostly green plumage.

military parade military parades n
militärparad
(military) A show of troops, an assembly of troops as a show of force, to receive orders, or especially for inspection at set times.

military police n
militärpolis
(collective) A unit of a military organization whose duty is to police the organization. They are in charge of law enforcement on military property, and of military personnel.

military rank military ranks n
militär grad
A grade conferred upon officers in armed forces, police and intelligence agencies, typically denoted by particular insignia affixed to their uniforms.

military service n
militärtjänst lumpen militärtjänstgöring
Service in an army or other military organisation, whether as a chosen job (volunteering) or as a result of an involuntary draft (conscription).

military tribunal military tribunals n
krigsdomstol militärdomstol militärtribunal
A military court designed to try members of enemy forces during times of war.

militia /məˈlɪʃə/ militiae militias n
milis
An army of trained civilians, which may be an official reserve army, called upon in time of need, the entire able-bodied population of a state which may also be called upon, or a private force not under government control.

milium milia n
milium
(dermatology) A keratin-filled cyst that can appear just under the epidermis or on the roof of the mouth.

milk /mɪlk/ [mɛlk] milks n
mjölk
(uncountable, by extension) A white (or whitish) liquid obtained from a vegetable source such as almonds, coconuts, oats, rice, and/or soy beans.
(countable, informal) An individual serving of milk.

milk /mɪlk/ [mɛlk] v
mjölka
(transitive) To express milk from (a mammal, especially a cow).
(transitive) To express a liquid from a creature.
(transitive, figurative) To make excessive use of (a particular point in speech or writing, a source of funds, etc.); to exploit; to take advantage of (something).

milk camel milk camels n
mjölkkamel
A camel of a type or a type of camel that is kept for its producing milk.

milk chocolate milk chocolates n
mjölkchoklad
(uncountable) Chocolate that includes milk powder as one of its ingredients.

milk powder milk powders n
mjölkpulver
Pulverized milk solids, produced by evaporating all liquid from milk.

milk tooth milk teeth n
mjölktand
Any tooth of the first set of teeth of young people (or animals).

milk-cap milk-caps n
riska
A mushroom of the genus Lactarius.

milk-mother milk-mothers n
amma
Wet nurse (especially in an Islamic context, or the literal translation of the Chinese term 奶媽).

milk-white more milk-white most milk-white adj
mjölkvit
Having a slightly bluish white color, that of milk.

milker milkers n
mjölkare
A person who milks.

milking machine milking machines n
mjölkmaskin
A machine for milking cows.

milkmaid /ˈmɪlkmeɪd/ milkmaids n
mjölkpiga deja mjölkerska mjölkjungfrun
(historical) A girl or young woman who milks the cows on a farm.

milkman /ˈmɪlkmən/ milkmen n
mjölkbud mjölkutkörare
A man who delivers milk to households and sometimes businesses early in the morning.

milkshake /ˈmɪlk.ʃeɪk/ [ˈmɪɫk.ʃeɪk] milkshakes n
milkshake
A thick beverage consisting of milk and ice cream mixed together, often with fruit, chocolate, or other flavoring.
(New England, Australia, New Zealand) A thin beverage, similar to the above, but with no ice cream or significantly less of it.

milky /ˈmɪlki/ milkier milkiest adj
mjölkig
Resembling milk in color, consistency, smell, etc.; consisting of milk.

mill /mɪl/ [mɪɫ] mills n
kvarn mölla
The building housing such a grinding apparatus.
fabrik bruk
A manufacturing plant for paper, steel, textiles, etc.

mill /mɪl/ [mɪɫ] v
mala
(transitive) To grind or otherwise process in a mill or other machine.

mill dam /ˈmɪldam/ mill dams n
kvarndamm
A dam constructed across a river or stream to raise the water level so that it can turn a millwheel; also, the millpond so created.

mille-feuille /milˈfwi/ /miːlˈfɔɪ/ /miːlˈfəː.i/ /miːlˈfɜː.i/ /ˌmil.fəˈwi/ /ˌmilˈfɔɪ/ mille-feuilles n
napoleonbakelse
A type of pastry made of several layers of puff pastry usually filled with cream or custard, and topped with icing or sugar.

millennial /məˈlɛ.ni.əl/ /mɪˈlɛ.nɪ.əl/ adj
tusenårig
Occurring every thousand years.
Referring to the thousandth anniversary of an event or happening.
(by extension, originally, US, demography) Often capitalized: of or relating to, or characteristic of, people born in the last two decades of the 20th century from around the early 1980s to the mid 1990s (with 1996 births cited as the last Millennial year), and who reached adulthood early in the third millennium C.E.
(Christianity) Synonym of millenarian (“pertaining to the belief in an impending period of one thousand years of peace and righteousness associated with the Second Coming of Christ and his reign on earth”)

millennium /mɪˈlɛnɪəm/ millennia millenniums n
årtusende millennium
(with definite article) The year in which one period of one thousand years ends and another begins, especially the year 2000.

miller /ˈmɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪlɚ/ millers n
mjölnare
A person who owns or operates a mill, especially a flour mill.

millet /ˈmɪlət/ /ˈmɪlɪt/ millets n
hirs
Any of a group of various types of grass or its grains used as food, widely cultivated in the developing world.

milli- /ˈmɪlɪ/ prefix
milli-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, one-thousandth of the unit to which it is prefixed; that is, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10-3. Symbol: m.

milligram /ˈmɪlɪɡɹæm/ milligrams n
milligram
(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10−3 grams. Symbol: mg

millilitre millilitres n
milliliter
(British spelling) A unit of measure of capacity, being one thousandth of a litre. Symbol: ml

millimetre millimetres n
millimeter
An SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of 1⁄1000 of a metre. Symbol: mm

milliner /ˈmɪlɪnɚ/ milliners n
hattmakare
A person who is involved in the manufacture, design, or sale of hats for women.

million /ˈmɪljən/ [ˈmɪʎən] millions numeral
miljon million
(long and short scales) The cardinal number 1,000,000: 106; a thousand thousand.

million-dollar question million-dollar questions n
tiotusenkronorsfråga

millionaire /ˈmɪl.jəˌnɛɹ/ /ˌmɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌmɪl.jəˈnɛɹ/ millionaires n
miljonär
A person whose net worth is at or greater than one million units of the local currency.

millionairess millionairesses n
miljonärska
A woman whose wealth is greater than one million dollars, or the local currency.

millionth /ˈmɪljənθ/ adj
miljonte
The ordinal form of the number one million.

millionth /ˈmɪljənθ/ millionths n
miljonte
The person or thing in the millionth position.
miljondel
One of a million equal parts of a whole. Term ppm (parts per million) is also used.

millisecond /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkənd/ milliseconds n
millisekund
(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−3 seconds. Symbol: ms; one one-thousandth of a second. Symbol: ms.

millrind millrinds n
kvarnjärn möllejärn
An iron support, usually four-armed or cross-shaped, for the turning ("runner") stone in a pair of millstones.

millstone /ˈmɪlstəʊn/ /ˈmɪlˌstoʊn/ millstones n
kvarnsten
A large round stone used for grinding grain.
(figurative) Ellipsis of millstone round one's neck (referring to Matthew 18:6 in the Bible): a heavy responsibility that is difficult to bear.

millwheel millwheels n
kvarnhjul
A water wheel used to power a watermill.

milt /mɪlt/ milts n
mjölke
The semen of a male fish.

mime /maɪm/ mimes n
pantomim mim mimare
A pantomime actor.

mime /maɪm/ v
mima
(intransitive) To act without words.

mimic /ˈmɪm.ɪk/ v
härma
To imitate, especially in order to ridicule.

mimicry /ˈmɪm.ɪk.ɹi/ mimicries n
mimikry mimicry
An act or ability to simulate or effect the appearance of someone or something else.

min /mɪn/ mins n
min
(colloquial)

minarchism /ˈmɪnəˌkɪzəm/ /ˈmɪnɚˌkɪzəm/ minarchisms n
minarkism
Belief in the desirability and practicality of minimum government.

minaret /mɪnəˈɹɛt/ /ˈmɪnəɹɛt/ minarets n
minaret
The tall slender tower of an Islamic mosque, from which the muezzin recites the adhan (call to prayer).

minaudière /ˌminoʊˈdjɝ/ /ˌmɪnəʊˈdjɛː/ minaudières n
minaudière
A type of formal, decorative women's clutch bag without handles or a strap. [from 20th c.]

mince /mɪns/ minces n
köttfärs malet kött
(uncountable) Finely chopped meat; minced meat.

mince /mɪns/ v
finhacka
(transitive, cooking) To cut into very small pieces; to chop finely.

mince words v
skräda orden
(idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) To restrain oneself in a conversation by withholding some comments or using euphemisms.

mincemeat mincemeats n
köttfärs
(rare) Minced meat, mince.
slarvsylta
(by extension) Something or someone utterly destroyed.

mind /maɪnd/ minds n
förstånd intellekt psyke
The capability for rational thought.
medvetande sinne
The ability to be aware of things.
minne
The ability to remember things.
koncentration
The ability to focus the thoughts.
geni snille
Somebody that embodies certain mental qualities.
inställning mening tanke åsikt önskan
Judgment, opinion, or view.
avsikt böjelse håg lust
Desire, inclination, or intention.
förstånd
A healthy mental state.
ande själ
(philosophy) The non-material substance or set of processes in which consciousness, perception, affectivity, judgement, thinking, and will are based.

mind /maɪnd/ v
akta bekymra bry fästa ge akt ha emot
(chiefly, in the imperative) To pay attention or heed to so as to obey; hence to obey; to make sure, to take care (that). [from 17th c.]
hålla koll se efter sköta sköta om ta hand om
To look after, to take care of, especially for a short period of time. [from 17th c.]

mind map mind maps n
tankekarta
A diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks or other items linked to and arranged radially around a central key word or idea.

mind one's own business v
lägga lägga näsan i blöt sköta strunta
(idiomatic) To concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others.

mind the gap v
tänk på avståndet
(rail) Be careful of the gap between the vehicle and the platform it is near, in boarding or alighting; wide gaps between train and platform are caused by curved tracks and platforms in some stations.

mind-boggling /ˈmaɪndˌbɑɡlɪŋ/ /ˈmaɪndˌbɒɡ(ə)lɪŋ/ /ˈmɑɪndˌbɔɡ(ə)lɪŋ/ more mind-boggling most mind-boggling adj
häpnadsväckande ofattbar
That causes the mind to boggle; that is beyond one's ability to understand or figure out.

mind-numbing more mind-numbing most mind-numbing adj
förslöande
(idiomatic) Excessively boring, tedious, or dull; repetitive; of an activity, etc., lacking any interest or variety that might serve as intellectual stimulation.

mindfulness mindfulnesses n
omtänksamhet uppmärksamhet vakenhet
Inclination to be mindful or aware.
medveten närvaro mindfulness
(Buddhism, psychology) Paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally.

mindset mindsets n
tankesätt
A way of thinking; an attitude or opinion, especially a habitual one.

mine /maɪ̯n/ mines n
gruva mina
An excavation from which ore or solid minerals are taken, especially one consisting of underground tunnels.
guldgruva
(figurative) Any source of wealth or resources.
mina
(military) A device intended to explode when stepped upon or touched, or when approached by a ship, vehicle, or person.

mine /maɪ̯n/ pronoun
min
That which belongs to me.

mine /maɪ̯n/ v
bryta minera
To dig away, or otherwise remove, the substratum or foundation of; to lay a mine under; to sap; to undermine.

mine flail mine flails n
minröjare
A device mounted in front of an armoured vehicle to clear its track of explosive threats otherwise activated when passing by means of striking them with a chain.

mine plow mine plows n
minplog
A device mounted in front of an armoured vehicle to clear its track of explosive threats otherwise activated when passing by means of digging them up and removing them.

mine roller mine rollers n
mintrålare
A device mounted in front of an armoured vehicle to clear its track of explosive threats otherwise activated when passing by means of placing pressure on them.

mine-clearing n
minröjning
The process of removing and neutralizing mines.

minefield minefields n
minfält minerad mark
An area in which land mines or naval mines have been laid.
minfält
(by extension) A dangerous situation.

minelayer minelayers n
minfartyg
A ship capable of laying mines.

miner /ˈmaɪnə(ɹ)/ miners n
gruvarbetare
A person who works in a mine.

miner's lettuce n
vinterportlak
Winter purslane, Montia perfoliata (now Claytonia perfoliata), a plant of western North America with mild-flavored edible greens.

miner. n
miner.
abbreviation of mineralogy

mineral /ˈmɪn.ə.ɹəl/ /ˈmɪn.ɚ.əl/ /ˈmɪn.ɹəl/ adj
mineralisk mineral-
of, related to, or containing minerals

mineral /ˈmɪn.ə.ɹəl/ /ˈmɪn.ɚ.əl/ /ˈmɪn.ɹəl/ minerals n
mineral
(geology) Any naturally occurring inorganic material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties.
Any inorganic material (as distinguished from animal or vegetable).
(nutrition) Any inorganic element that is essential to nutrition; a dietary mineral.

mineral oil mineral oils n
mineralolja
Any mixture of aliphatic and alicyclic hydrocarbons derived from petroleum used for very many applications, but not as a fuel.

mineral water mineral waters n
mineralvatten
Water from a spring that naturally contains dissolved minerals, often treated in any of several ways (filtering, aerating etc) and bottled; used either therapeutically or out of preference.

mineral wool mineral wools n
mineralull

mineralogy /ˌmɪnəˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌmɪnəˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ mineralogies n
mineralogi
(petrology) The branch of petrology that studies minerals.

mineshaft mineshafts n
gruvschakt
A vertical hole through the strata to reach the mineral which is being mined.

minesweeper minesweepers n
minröjare minsvepare
A vehicle, device or person with the purpose of removing explosive mines (landmines or water mines).
minröj
(uncountable, computing, video games) A logic-based computer game in which the player has to discover the position of mines in a rectangular grid, based on numerical hints.

minesweeping minesweepings n
minröjning
(nautical) The detection and safe disposal of mines.

mineworker mineworkers n
gruvarbetare
One who works in a mine.

miniature golf n
bangolf minigolf
(golf) An informal form of golf, played with a putter on a short course featuring novelty obstacles.

miniature poodle miniature poodles n
dvärgpudel mellanpudel
a small poodle between 11-15 inches (28-38 cm)

minibar minibars n
minibar
A small refrigerator in a hotel room, containing drinks and snacks that the guest may choose to purchase during their stay.

minidress /ˈmɪn.i.ˌdɹɛs/ minidresses n
miniklänning
A woman's short dress with its hemline well above the knees, generally at mid-thigh level.

minim /ˈmɪ.nɪm/ minims n
halvnot
(music) A half note, drawn as a semibreve with a stem.

minimal /ˈmɪn.ə.məl/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məl/ more minimal most minimal adj
minimal
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
minimalistisk
(arts) Characterised by the use of simple form or structures.

minimal pair minimal pairs n
minimalt ordpar
(phonology) A pair of words differing by only one phonetic segment or suprasegment, used to prove the validity of a proposed phoneme, toneme, or chroneme.

minimalism minimalisms n
minimalism
(arts) A style of art that emphasises extreme simplicity of form.
(music genre) A style of music that emphasises extreme simplicity of rhythms and melodic forms to achieve a trancelike effect.

minimalist minimalists n
minimalist
One who believes in or seeks a minimal state; one who seeks to minimize or reduce to a minimum.

minimap /ˈmɪ.ni.mæp/ minimaps n
minikarta minimap
(video games) A small on-screen map to aid players in orienting themselves within the game.

minimization minimizations n
minimering
The act of lowering something to its smallest value or extent.

minimize /ˈmɪn.ə.maɪz/ /ˈmɪn.əˌmaɪz/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/ v
minimera
(transitive) To make (something) smaller or as small as possible; shrink; reduce.
minimera dölja
(computing, transitive, graphical user interface) To remove (a window) from the main display area, collapsing it to an icon or caption.

minimum /ˈmɪn.ə.məm/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/ minima minimums n
minimum
The lowest limit.

minimum wage minimum wages n
minimilön
The lowest rate at which an employer must legally pay an employee; usually expressed as pay per hour.

mining /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/ minings n
gruvdrift brytning
The activity of removing solid valuables from the earth.

minion /ˈmɪnjən/ minions n
tjänare hejduk skyddsling underlydare
A loyal servant of another, usually a more powerful being.

miniskirt /ˈmɪnɪskəːt/ miniskirts n
minikjol kortkortkjol
A short skirt with its hemline well above the knees, generally at mid-thigh level.

minister /ˈmɪn.əˌstɚ/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ-/ /ˈmɪn.ɪs.tə/ ministers n
präst
(religion) A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.
minister
(government) A politician who heads a ministry

minister of justice ministers of justice n
justitieminister

minister without portfolio ministers without portfolio ministers without portfolios n
minister utan portfölj konsultativt statsråd
(government) A member of a government having the rank of cabinet minister, but not assigned to oversee a particular government department or other permanent area of responsibility.

ministerial /-ˈstɪəɹ-/ /ˌmɪnəˈstɪɹi.əl/ more ministerial most ministerial adj
administrativ
Related to a religious minister or ministry.
Related to a governmental minister or ministry.
Having the power to wield delegated executive authority.

ministerial /-ˈstɪəɹ-/ /ˌmɪnəˈstɪɹi.əl/ ministerials n
prästerlig
(historical) A member of the mediaeval estate or caste of unfree nobles.

ministry /ˈmɪnɪstɹi/ ministries n
ministär
Government department, at the administrative level normally headed by a minister (or equivalent rank, e.g. secretary of state), who holds it as portfolio, especially in a constitutional monarchy, but also as a polity
ministär Ministär
The complete body of government ministers (whether or not they are in cabinet) under the leadership of a head of government (such as a prime minister)

minium /ˈmɪnɪəm/ miniums n
mönja
Red lead. [from 17th c.]

mink /mɪŋk/ mink minks n
mink mårddjur
(plural mink or minks) Any of various semi-aquatic, carnivorous mammals in the Mustelinae subfamily, similar to weasels, with dark fur, native to Europe and America, of which two species in different genera are extant: the American mink (Neovison vison) and the European mink (Mustela lutreola).

minke whale minke whales n
vikval
Either of two baleen whales, Balaenoptera acutorostrata and Balaenoptera bonaerensis, found in coastal waters.

minnow /ˈmɪnoʊ/ /ˈmɪnəʊ/ minnows n
elritsa kvidd
The common minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus), a small freshwater fish of the carp family Cyprinidae which has a green back with black elongated blotches, commonly swimming in large shoals.

minor /ˈmaɪ.nəɹ/ /ˈmaɪnə/ more minor most minor adj
smärre
Lesser, smaller in importance, size, degree, seriousness, or significance compared to another option, particularly:

minor /ˈmaɪ.nəɹ/ /ˈmaɪnə/ minors n
underårig
(Scots law, obsolete) An adolescent, a person above the legal age of puberty but below the age of majority.

minor key minor keys n
moll molltonart
(music) A musical key based upon a minor scale.

minor planet minor planets n
småplanet
(astronomy) An astronomical object in direct orbit around the Sun that is not a planet or a comet.

minor third minor thirds n
mollters sänkt ters
A musical interval in Western music that approximates a frequency ratio of 6:5, spanning two degrees of the diatonic scale.

minority /maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɔɹ.ə.ti/ /maɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɑɪˈnɔɹ.ə.ti/ /mɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ minorities n
minoritet
Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority. [from 18th c.]

minority language minority languages n
minoritetsspråk
(sociolinguistics) A language spoken by a minority of the population of a territory.

mint /mɪnt/ mints n
myntverk myntet
A building or institution where money (originally, only coins) is produced under government licence.
förmögenhet multum
(informal) A vast sum of money; (by extension) a large amount of something.
mynta
The flavouring of the plant, either a sweet, a jelly or sauce.
mintgrön
A green colour, like that of mint.
mint
A mint-flavored candy, often eaten to sweeten the smell of the breath.

mint /mɪnt/ v
prägla mynta
To invent; to forge; to fabricate; to fashion.

minuet minuets n
menuett
A slow graceful dance consisting of a coupé, a high step, and a balance.
(music) A complete short musical composition inspired by and conforming to many formal characteristics of the traditional musical accompaniment to the dance of same name.

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ adj
negativ
Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction. [from 18th c.]
minus
That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale. [from 19th c.]
(postpositive) Ranking just below (a designated rating). [from 19th c.]

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ minuses minusses n
negativ kvantitet
(mathematics) A negative quantity. [from 18th c.]
minus brist
A downside or disadvantage. [from 20th c.]

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ preposition
minus
(mathematics) Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity). [from 15th c.]

minus sign minus signs n
minustecken minus
(arithmetic) The symbol −, used to denote the operation of subtraction or to indicate that a number is negative.

minuscule /mɪˈnʌsˌkjul/ /ˈmɪn.jʊˌskjuːl/ /ˈmɪn.əˌskjul/ /ˈmɪn.ʊˌskjuːl/ more minuscule most minuscule adj
jätteliten pytteliten
Very small; tiny.

minuscule /mɪˈnʌsˌkjul/ /ˈmɪn.jʊˌskjuːl/ /ˈmɪn.əˌskjul/ /ˈmɪn.ʊˌskjuːl/ minuscules n
gemen liten bokstav
(countable) A lowercase letter.

minute /maɪˈn(j)ut/ /maɪˈn(j)uːt/ /maɪˈnjuːt/ /maɪˈnɪu̯t/ /məˈn(j)ut/ /mʌɪ-/ [məɪ̯-] minuter minutest adj
mycket lite väldigt lite
Very small.
minutiös
Very careful and exact, giving small details.

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ minutes n
minut
A unit of time which is one sixtieth of an hour (sixty seconds).
A unit of purchase on a telephone or other similar network, especially a cell phone network, roughly equivalent in gross form to sixty seconds' use of the network.
ögonblick minut
(informal) A short but unspecified time period.
minut bågminut
A unit of angle equal to one-sixtieth of a degree.
protokoll
(chiefly in the plural, minutes) A (usually formal) written record of a meeting or a part of a meeting.

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ v
föra protokoll protokollföra
(transitive) Of an event, to write in a memo or the minutes of a meeting.

minute hand minute hands n
minutvisare
The hand of a clock or watch face that revolves once each hour and indicates the minutes.

minute of angle minutes of angle n
bågminut
An angle, one sixtieth (1/60th) of a degree, used by gunners as a measurement of accuracy. One minute of angle is roughly equal to 1 inch at 100 yards distance.

minutes /ˈmɪnɪts/ n
protokoll minnesanteckning
The official notes kept during a meeting.

minx /mɪŋks/ minxes n
markatta
A flirtatious, impudent, or pert young woman.

minyan /ˈmɪn.jən/ minyanim minyans n
minjan
The minimum number of ten (male) adult Jews required for a communal religious service.

miombo tit miombo tits n
miombomes
Any of species Melaniparus griseiventris of small birds, of the tit family Paridae, endemic to subtropical or tropical dry forests of Africa.

miracle /ˈmiɹəkəl/ /ˈmɪɹəkəl/ miracles n
mirakel under
An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.

miracle play miracle plays n
mirakelspel
A kind of mystery play that re-enacted miraculous interventions by the saints into the lives of ordinary people.

miraculous /məˈɹæk.jə.ləs/ /mɪˈɹæk.jə.ləs/ /mɪˈɹæk.jʊ.ləs/ more miraculous most miraculous adj
mirakulös underbar undergörande
By supernatural or uncommon causes, e.g. by a god; that cannot be explained in terms of normal events.

miraculously /məˈɹækjələsli/ /məˈɹækləsli/ more miraculously most miraculously adv
mirakulöst mirakulöst nog
In a miraculous manner.

mirage /mɪˈɹɑːd͡ʒ/ /mɪˈɹɑːʒ/ mirages n
hägring
An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, often giving the illusion of a body of water.

mirative /ˈmɪɹətɪv/ miratives n
admirativ
(uncountable, grammatical mood) A grammatical mood that expresses (surprise at) unexpected revelations or new information.

mirror /ˈmiɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmə.ɹa/ /ˈmɪ.ɹə/ /ˈmɪɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪɹ/ mirrors n
spegel
A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.

mirror image mirror images n
spegelbild
An image that is reversed from left to right, as it would appear if seen in a mirror; a reflection.

mirror-like more mirror-like most mirror-like adj
spegelblank
alternative form of mirrorlike

mirrorless /ˈmɪɹələs/ adj
spegellös
Without a mirror.

mirth /mɜɹθ/ /mɜːθ/ [mɝθ] mirths n
glädje munterhet
That which causes merriment.

mis- prefix
miss-
bad or wrong; badly or wrongly

misandric more misandric most misandric adj
misandrisk
Exhibiting or pertaining to misandry: hating or prejudiced against men.

misandrist misandrists n
manshatare manshaterska
One who professes misandry; a hater of men.

misandry /mɪˈsændɹi/ misandries n
misandri manshat
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against men.

misanthrope /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹoʊp/ /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹəʊp/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌθɹoʊp/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌθɹəʊp/ misanthropes n
misantrop
One who has a negative view of the entire human race. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.

misanthropic /-zən-/ /ˌmɪsənˈθɹɑpɪk/ /ˌmɪsənˈθɹɒpɪk/ more misanthropic most misanthropic adj
misantropisk
Having a negative view of mankind. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.

misanthropy misanthropies n
misantropi
A negative view of the entire human race. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.

misbehavior /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjə/ /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjɚ/ misbehaviors n
misskötsamhet
(American spelling) Action or conduct that is inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected.

miscalculate v
missräkna
To make a gross error in judgement.

miscalculation miscalculations n
felräkning
An incorrect or mistaken calculation.

miscarriage /ˈmɪs.kæɹ.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɪs.kɛɹ.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɪskaɹɪd͡ʒ/ miscarriages n
missfall
(medicine) The spontaneous natural termination of a pregnancy, especially before it is viable; the fatal expulsion of a foetus from the womb before term. [from 17th c.]

miscarriage of justice miscarriages of justice n
justitiemord
(law) An error at a trial which led to an unjust outcome, such as the conviction of a person for a crime they did not commit.

miscegenation /mɪˌsɛd͡ʒ.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ miscegenations n
rasblandning
(chiefly, US, see usage notes) The mixing or blending of race in marriage or breeding, interracial marriage. [from 1863]

miscellaneous /ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/ more miscellaneous most miscellaneous adj
diverse
blandad
Consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts.

miscellany /mɪˈsɛl.ə.ni/ /ˈmɪ.səl.ə.ni/ /ˈmɪs.əˌleɪ.ni/ miscellanies n
antologi
(countable) A collection of writings on various subjects or topics; an anthology.

mischief /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃiːf/ /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃɪf/ /ˈmɪʃ.t͡ʃiːf/ /ˈmɪʃ.t͡ʃɪf/ mischiefs n
bus hyss ofog
(uncountable) Harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause.
bråkstake buse bråkmakare odåga
(archaic, countable) A cause or agent of annoyance, harm or injury, especially a person who causes mischief.

miscible more miscible most miscible adj
blandbar
(physics, of liquids) Able to be mixed together in all proportions.

miscommunication miscommunications n
kommunikationsfel missförstånd
An interaction between two parties in which information is/was not communicated as desired.

misconception /ˌmɪskənˈsɛp.ʃən/ misconceptions n
missuppfattning
a mistaken belief, a wrong idea

misconstrue /mɪskənˈstɹuː/ v
feltolka misstolka
(transitive) To interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand.

miscreant /ˈmɪs.kɹi.ənt/ more miscreant most miscreant adj
samvetslös skurkaktig
Lacking in conscience or moral principles; unscrupulous.

miscreant /ˈmɪs.kɹi.ənt/ miscreants n
ligist missdådare ogärningsman
One who has behaved badly, or illegally.
missdådare
One not restrained by moral principles; an unscrupulous villain.

misdeed /mɪsˈdiːd/ misdeeds n
illgärning missdåd illdåd missgärning
That which was done that should not have been, ranging from any sin or moral offense to various degrees of crime.

misdemeanor /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ misdemeanors n
förseelse lagöverträdelse
(legal, historical, _, in, _, UK) A crime usually punishable upon conviction by a small fine or by a short term of imprisonment. In the USA, misdemeanants usually are incarcerated in county jail for less than one year, but felons usually are incarcerated in state or federal prison for more than one year. Crimes which are punishable by large fines or by longer imprisonment are sometimes called felonies.

miser /ˈmaɪzə(ɹ)/ misers n
snåljåp girigbuk gnidare snållänning
(pejorative) A person who hoards money rather than spending it; one who is cheap or extremely parsimonious.

miserabilist /ˈmɪzəɹəbəlɪst/ miserabilists n
dysterkvist
One who is unhappy, or extols being miserable as a virtue; a philosopher of pessimism.

miserably more miserably most miserably adv
eländigt
In a miserable manner.

misericord misericords n
misericordia
A ledge, sometimes ornately carved, attached to a folding church seat to provide support for a person standing for long periods; a subsellium.

misery /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹɪ/ miseries n
elände misär
Great unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.
armod elände misär nöd
(Extreme) poverty.

misfire /mɪsˈfaɪ(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪs.faɪ(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪs.faɪ.ɚ/ v
feltändning snedtändning
(of an engine) To fail to ignite in the proper sequence.

misformat v
felformatera
To format incorrectly.

misfortune /mɪsˈfɔɹt͡ʃən/ /mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/ misfortunes n
olycka
(uncountable) Bad luck.
olycka otur
(countable) An undesirable event such as an accident.

misgender /mɪsˈd͡ʒɛndə/ /mɪsˈd͡ʒɛndɚ/ v
felköna
(transitive) To refer to (someone) using terms that express the wrong sex or gender, either unknowingly or intentionally; for example, calling a woman "son" or a boy "she".

mishap /ˈmɪshæp/ mishaps n
missöde
An accident, mistake, or problem.

mishear /mɪsˈhɪə(ɹ)/ v
missförstå missuppfatta
(ambitransitive) To hear wrongly.
To misunderstand.

mishmash /ˈmɪʃˌmæʃ/ mishmashes n
mischmasch
A collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things.

misinterpret v
feltolka misstolka misstyda vantolka
To make an incorrect interpretation; to misunderstand.

misinterpretation misinterpretations n
feltolkning misstolkning
An instance of misinterpreting.

misjudge v
missbedöma

misjudgment misjudgments n
missbedömning

mislead /mɪsˈliːd/ v
förleda
vilseleda
(literally) To lead astray, in a false direction.

misleading /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/ more misleading most misleading adj
vilseledande missvisande
Deceptive or tending to mislead or create a false impression, even if technically true.

miso /ˈmisoʊ/ /ˈmiːsəʊ/ misos n
miso
A thick paste made by fermentation of soybeans with the mold Aspergillus oryzae, used in making soups and sauces.

miso soup miso soups n
misosoppa
A traditional Japanese soup consisting of a stock (dashi) into which softened miso paste is mixed.

misogynism misogynisms n
kvinnohat misogyni
The principle or disposition of misogyny, the hatred of women.

misogynist /mɪˈsɑd͡ʒ.ən.ɪst/ /mɪˈsɒd͡ʒ.ən.ɪst/ misogynists n
misogyn kvinnohatare
One who professes misogyny; a hater of women.

misogyny /mɪˈsɑd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ /mɪˈsɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ misogynies n
misogyni kvinnohat
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.

misplace /mɪsˈpleɪs/ v
förlägga
(transitive) To put something somewhere and then forget its location; to mislay.

misprint /mɪsˈpɹɪnt/ /ˈmɪspɹɪnt/ misprints n
feltryck
An accidental mistake in print.

misrepresent /ˌmɪsˌɹɛpɹəˈzɛnt/ v
förvanska
To represent falsely; to inaccurately portray something.

miss /mɪs/ misses n
bom miss
A failure to hit.
misslyckande
A failure to obtain or accomplish.
fröken
An unmarried woman; a girl.

miss /mɪs/ v
missa bomma
(ambitransitive) To fail to hit.
undvika
(transitive) To avoid; to escape.
sakna
(transitive) To become aware of the loss or absence of; to feel the want or need of, sometimes with regret.
missa
(transitive) To fail to understand;
(transitive) To fail to attend.
(transitive) To be wanting; to lack something that should be present.
missa bomma förbise
(transitive) To fail to notice; to have a shortcoming of perception; overlook.

miss out v
missa
To miss an experience or lose an opportunity, etc. that should not be missed.

misshapen /mɪsˈʃeɪ.pən/ [mɪʃˈʃeɪ.pən] more misshapen most misshapen adj
missbildad vanskapt
Having a bad, ugly or awkward shape; deformed; malformed.

missile /ˈmɪs.aɪl/ /ˈmɪs.əl/ missiles n
missil
Any object used as a weapon by being thrown or fired through the air, such as stone, arrow or bullet. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
robot raket
(military) A self-propelled projectile whose trajectory can be adjusted after it is launched. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

missing /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ adj
försvunnen saknad
Not able to be located; gone, misplaced.

missing in action /ˈmɪsɪŋ ɪn ˈækʃən/ adj
saknad i strid
(chiefly, military) The designation for a member of an organization (usually military) with whom contact is lost and whose whereabouts are not known, but whose death is not confirmed.

missing link missing links n
felande länk
(colloquial) A hypothetical primate once thought necessary to explain a perceived evolutionary gap between apes and humans.
(figuratively) Any sought-after or valuable intermediary figure or position.

missiology missiologies n
missionsvetenskap
The area of practical theology which studies the mandate, message and work of the Christian missionary.

mission /ˈmɪʃən/ [ˈmɪʃn̩] missions n
uppdrag mission
(countable) A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself.
mission
(uncountable) Religious evangelism.

mission-critical more mission-critical most mission-critical adj
affärskritisk verksamhetskritisk
Of a process or part within a larger system, vital to the operations of the system as a whole.

missionary /ˈmɪ.ʃən.(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈmɪʃ.əˌnɛɹ.ɪ/ missionaries n
missionär
(religion) A person who travels attempting to spread a religion or creed (Particularly used in context of Christianity).

missionary position missionary positions n
missionärsställning missionären
A position for sexual intercourse in which the man and woman face each other, with the man on top.

misspell /mɪsˈspɛl/ v
stava fel
To spell incorrectly.

misspelling misspellings n
stavfel
(countable) A misspelt word.

misstep /mɪsˈstɛp/ /ˈmɪs.stɛp/ missteps n
felsteg
(figurative) An error or mistake.

mist /mɪst/ mists n
dis
(countable, uncountable) Water or other liquid finely suspended in air. (Compare fog, haze.)
dimma
(countable) A layer of fine droplets or particles.

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ mistakes n
fel misstag miss
An error; a blunder.

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ v
begå ett misstag
förväxla missförstå missta
(transitive) To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another.

mister /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] misters n
herr
A title conferred on an adult male, usually when the name is unknown. Also used as a term of address, often by a parent to a young child.

mistle thrush mistle thrushes n
dubbeltrast
A large Eurasian thrush, Turdus viscivorus.

mistletoe /ˈmɪs(ə)ltəʊ/ /ˈmɪsəlˌtoʊ/ mistletoes n
mistel
(countable, uncountable) Any of numerous hemiparasitic evergreen plants of the order Santalales with white berries that grow in the crowns of apple trees, oaks, and other trees, such as the European mistletoe (Viscum album) and American mistletoe or eastern mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum).
(uncountable) A sprig of one such plant used as a Christmas decoration, associated with the custom that a man may kiss any woman standing beneath it.

mistranslation /mɪsˈtɹænz.leɪ.ʃən/ /mɪsˈtʃɹæːnz.læɪ̯.ʃən/ mistranslations n
felöversättning
An incorrect translation.

mistress /ˈmɪstɹɪs/ mistresses n
härskarinna
A woman, specifically one with great control, authority or ownership
älskarinna
The other woman in an extramarital relationship, generally including sexual relations

mistrust /mɪsˈtɹʌst/ mistrusts n
misstro
Lack of trust or confidence; distrust, untrust.

mistrust /mɪsˈtɹʌst/ v
misstro
(transitive) To have no confidence in (something or someone).

misunderstand /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/ v
missförstå
(transitive) To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.

misunderstanding /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌmɪsʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ misunderstandings n
missförstånd
A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.

miswire v
felkoppla
(transitive) To wire incorrectly.

miswired more miswired most miswired adj
felkopplat
Wired incorrectly; badly connected.

miswriting miswritings n
felskrivning
(countable) A miswritten word.

mite /maɪt/ mites n
kvalster
Any of many minute arachnids which, along with the ticks, comprise subclass Acarina (aka Acari).

mitigate /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
lindra mildra
(transitive, of problems or flaws) To reduce, lessen, or decrease and thereby to make less severe or easier to bear.

mitigation /mɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ mitigations n
förmildrande omständighet lindring
A reduction or decrease of something harmful or unpleasant.

mitochondrial /ˌmaɪ.təˈkɑːn.dɹi.əl/ /ˌmaɪ.təˈkɒn.dɹi.əl/ adj
mitokondriell
(cytology) Of, or relating to mitochondria.

mitochondrion mitochondria mitochondrions n
mitokondrie
(cytology) A spherical or ovoid organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells and containing genetic material separate from that of the host; it is responsible for the conversion of food to usable energy in the form of ATP.

mitosis /maɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /maɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/ mitoses n
mitos
(cytology) The division of a cell nucleus in which the genome is copied and separated into two identical halves. It is normally followed by cell division.

mitre /ˈmaɪtəɹ/ mitres n
mitra
A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries, which has been made in many forms, mostly recently a tall cap with two points or peaks.

mitre box mitre boxes n
geringslåda
A wood working appliance used to guide a handsaw or backsaw for making precise cuts, usually 45° and 90° mitre cuts. The mitre boxes are made of wood or plastic.

mitre saw mitre saws n
geringssåg
A power saw that is a bench circular saw that is used to make accurate crosscuts and miters in a workpiece by positioning a mounted blade onto a board, that can be positioned at a variety of angles.

mitten /ˈmɪtn̩/ /ˈmɪʔn̩/ mittens n
tumvante vante bälghandske
A type of glove or garment that covers a hand with a separate sheath for the thumb, but not for other fingers, which are either enclosed in a single section or left uncovered.

mix /ˈmɪks/ mixes n
blandning mix
The result of mixing two or more substances; a mixture.
blandning kombination mix
The result of combining items normally kept separate.
mixning remix
(music) The result of mixing several tracks.
slutmix
(music) The finished version of a recording.

mix /ˈmɪks/ v
blanda kombinera
(transitive) To combine (items from two or more sources normally kept separate).
blanda mixa
(transitive) To blend by the use of a mixer (machine).
mixa
(transitive, music) To combine (several tracks).
mixa sammanställa slutmixa
(transitive, music) To produce a finished version of (a recording).

mix apples and oranges v
blanda äpplen och päron
(idiomatic) To mix or confuse two totally different things.

mixed /mɪkst/ more mixed most mixed adj
blandad
Having two or more separate aspects.

mixed economy mixed economies n
blandekonomi
A market economy with governmental provision of public goods, often with strong regulatory oversight, other forms of economic interventionism and some level of economic planning.

mixed martial arts n
mixed martial arts
(sports, martial arts) A style of combat sport allowing a wide range of combat techniques such as striking and grappling.

mixed number mixed numbers n
blandat tal
(math) A number consisting of a whole number and a fraction, such as 11½.

mixed reality mixed realities n
blandad verklighet mixed reality
The merging of real and virtual worlds to produce new environments and visualizations where physical and digital objects coexist and interact.

mixer /ˈmɪksə(ɹ)/ mixers n
mixer matberednings
One who, or a device that, mixes or merges things together.
A machine outfitted with (typically blunt) blades with which it mixes or beats ingredients in a bowl below.
groggvirke
A non-alcoholic drink (such as lemonade, Coca-Cola or fruit juice) that is added to spirits to make cocktails.

mixing console mixing consoles n
mixerbord
(sound engineering) An electronic device to combine and route audio signals from many sources to various destinations.

mixture /ˈmɪkstʃə/ /ˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ mixtures n
blandning

mmm [m̩ː] interjection
mmm
(onomatopoeia) An emotional expression of contentment
(onomatopoeia) An expression used to show thought or reflection

mnemonic /ni-/ /nə-/ /nəˈmɑnɪk/ /nɪˈmɒnɪk/ adj
mnemoteknisk
Of or relating to mnemonics.

mnemonic /ni-/ /nə-/ /nəˈmɑnɪk/ /nɪˈmɒnɪk/ mnemonics n
minnesregel memoreringsteknik
Something (especially a series of ideas, letters, words, etc.) used to help in remembering a thing; a memory aid.

mnemonics /nəˈmɑn.ɪks/ /nəˈmɒn.ɪks/ n
mnemoteknik
(plurale tantum) The study of techniques for remembering anything more easily.

moa /ˈmoə/ /ˈmɒʌ/ /ˈməʊə/ moas n
moafågel
Any of several species of large, extinct, flightless birds of the family Dinornithidae that were native to New Zealand; until its extinction, one species was the largest bird in the world. [from 19th c.]

moai /ˈmoʊ.aɪ/ moai moais n
moai
One of the large stone statues on Easter Island (Rapa Nui).

moan /moʊn/ /məʊn/ moans n
stön stönande
a low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure

moan /moʊn/ /məʊn/ v
stöna
(intransitive) To make a moan or similar sound. [from 18th c.]

moat /moʊt/ /məʊt/ moats n
vallgrav stormgrav
A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.

mob /mɑb/ /mɒb/ mobs n
mobb
(Australian Aboriginal) A group of Aboriginal people associated with an extended family group, clan group or wider community group, from a particular place or country.

mob rule mob rules n
mobbstyre mobbvälde
Government by violent gangs, or by the masses.

mobad mobads n
mobed
(religion) A Zoroastrian cleric of a particular rank, qualified to serve as celebrant priest at the Yasna ceremony and to train other priests.

mobbing mobbings n
mobbning
Group bullying.

mobile /ˈmoʊbaɪl/ /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ more mobile most mobile adj
flyttbar mobil rörlig
(biology) Capable of being moved, aroused, or excited; capable of spontaneous movement.

mobile /ˈmoʊbaɪl/ /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ mobiles n
mobil
(arts) A kinetic sculpture or decorative arrangement made of items hanging so that they can move independently from each other.

mobile game mobile games n
mobilspel
(video games) An electronic game played using a cellular phone.

mobile library mobile libraries n
bokbuss
A library housed in a large van that provides a library service to those unable to attend their nearest local library.

mobile phone mobile phones n
mobiltelefon mobil nalle
A portable telephone that connects with the telephone network over radio wave transmission.

mobilise v
mobilisera
(transitive) To assemble troops and their equipment in a coordinated fashion so as to be ready for war.

mobility /moʊˈbɪlɪti/ /mə(ʊ)ˈbɪlɪti/ mobilities n
rörlighet
The ability to move; capacity for movement. [from 15th c.]
(military) The ability of a military unit to move or be transported to a new position. [from 18th c.]

mobility scooter mobility scooters n
permobil
An electric-powered scooter, similar in use to a wheelchair, that is specially designed for disabled and/or elderly people.

mobilization mobilizations n
mobilisering
The marshalling and organizing of troops and national resources in preparation for war, bringing them to a state of readiness for an action.

moccasin /ˈmɑkəsɪn/ /ˈmɒkəsɪn/ moccasins n
mockasin
A traditional Native North American shoe, usually without a heel or sole, made of a piece of deerskin or other soft leather turned up at the edges which are either stitched together at the top of the shoe, or sewn to a vamp (a piece covering the top of the foot). [from early 17th c.]
A modern shoe with either a low or no heel resembling a traditional Native American moccasin in that the leather forming the sides of the shoe is stitched at the top.

mocha /ˈmoʊkə/ /ˈmɒkə/ mochas n
mocka mockakaffe
(countable) A coffee drink with chocolate syrup added, or a serving thereof.
mocka
A coffee and chocolate mixed flavour.
kaffefärgad mockafärgad
(color) A dark brown colour, like that of mocha coffee.

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ /mɔk/ adj
låtsas- sken-
Imitation, not genuine; fake.

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ /mɔk/ v
efterapa härma imitera
To mimic, to simulate.
efterapa reta
To make fun of, especially by mimicking; to taunt.

mock strawberry mock strawberries n
skensmultron
The ornamental plant Potentilla indica and its fruit, resembling the strawberry and of the same tribe as it.

mock-orange n
schersmin
especially, Philadelphus coronarius (sweet mock orange), widely cultivated

mocker mockers n
bespottare hånare
A person who mocks.

mockingbird /ˈmɑkɪŋˌbɝd/ /ˈmɒkɪŋbɜːd/ mockingbirds n
härmtrast
A long-tailed American songbird of the Mimidae family, noted for its ability to mimic calls of other birds.

mod /mɑd/ /mɒd/ mods n
mod
(video games) An end user-created package containing modifications to the look or behaviour of a video game.

modal auxiliary modal auxiliaries n
modalt hjälpverb

modal particle modal particles n
modalpartikel
(linguistics) a word class that indicates the mood of an utterance

modal verb modal verbs n
modalt hjälpverb

mode /mod/ /moʊd/ /məʊd/ modes n
mode
Style or fashion; popular trend.
humör
A particular state of being, or frame of mind.
typvärde
(statistics) The most frequently occurring value in a distribution.
läge
(computing) One of various related sets of rules for processing data; more generally, any state of the system associated with certain behaviours.

mode of transport modes of transport n
färdmedel transportmedel
Any form of vehicle or system used to transport people or goods.

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ [ˈmɑ.ɾɫ] adj
modell-
exemplarisk föredömlig
Worthy of being a model; exemplary.

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ [ˈmɑ.ɾɫ] models n
modell mannekäng fotomodell
A person who serves as a subject for artwork or fashion, usually in the medium of photography but also for painting or drawing.
modell
A representation of a physical object, usually in miniature.
A simplified representation used to explain the workings of a real world system or event.
A style, type, or design.
The structural design of a complex system.
förebild föredöme
A successful example to be copied, with or without modifications.

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ [ˈmɑ.ɾɫ] v
modellera
(transitive) to use as an object in the creation of a forecast or model

model aircraft model aircraft n
modellflyg
An aircraft made to a smaller scale, either as a static (non-flying) model, or built to fly with the aid of an engine or electric motor, and controlled by radio from the ground. (This entry is a translation hub.)

modeling clay modeling clays n
modellera
A malleable substance used in building models and sculpting.

modem /ˈmoʊdəm/ /ˈmoʊdɛm/ /ˈməʊdəm/ /ˈməʊdɛm/ modems n
modem
(computing) A device that encodes digital computer signals into analog/analogue telephone signals and vice versa, allowing computers to communicate over a phone line.

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ more moderate most moderate adj
måttlig moderat
Not excessive; acting in moderation

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ v
dämpa moderera
(transitive) To reduce the excessiveness of (something)

moderation /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌmɒdəˈɹeɪʃən/ moderations n
hejd måtta måttfullhet återhållsamhet
The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes

modern /ˈmɑdɚn/ /ˈmɒd(ə)n/ moderner modernest more modern most modern adj
modern nutida
Pertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient.
modern
(history) Pertaining to the modern period (c.1800 to contemporary times), particularly in academic historiography.

modernistic more modernistic most modernistic adj
modernistisk
In modern style.

modernity /məˈdɜːn.ɪ.ti/ /məˈdɝn.ɪ.ti/ modernities n
modernitet
(history) Quality of being of the modern period of contemporary historiography.

modernization /ˌmɑdɚnaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɑdɚnɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɒdənaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɒdənɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ [ˌmɑɾɚ-] modernizations n
modernisering
The process of modernizing.

modernize /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/ /ˈmɒdənaɪz/ v
modernisera
(transitive) To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.

modernly more modernly most modernly adv
modernt
In a modern manner or style.

modest /ˈmɑdəst/ modester modestest more modest most modest adj
blygsam
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
liten blygsam
Small, moderate in size.

modesty /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/ modesties n
blygsamhet
The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.

modicum /-də-/ /ˈmɑdɪkəm/ /ˈmɒdɪkəm/ modica modicums n
gnutta uns
A modest, small, or trifling amount.

modifier /ˈmɑdɪfaɪɚ/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪə/ modifiers n
attribut
(grammar) A word, phrase, or clause that limits or qualifies the sense of another word or phrase.

modify /ˈmɑdɪfaɪ/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/ v
modifiera
(transitive) To change part of.
(transitive) To set bounds to; to moderate.

modular /ˈmɒdjʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
modul- modulär
(chiefly, mathematics) Of or relating to a module or modules.

modulation /ˈmɑ.dju.ˌleɪ.ʃən/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ˌleɪ.ʃən/ modulations n
modulation
(physics) The process of applying a signal to a carrier.

module /ˈmɑd͡ʒul/ /ˈmɒdjuːl/ modules n
modul
A self-contained component of a system, often interchangeable, which has a well-defined interface to the other components.
(programming) A section of a program; a subroutine or group of subroutines.
(algebra, ring theory) An abelian group equipped with the operation of multiplication by an element of a ring (or another of certain algebraic objects), representing a generalisation of the concept of vector space with scalar multiplication.

modulo /ˈmɑd͡ʒəloʊ/ /ˈmɒdjʊləʊ/ /ˈmɒd͡ʒələʊ/ preposition
modulo
(mathematics) Given a specified modulus of.

mogul /ˈmoʊɡəl/ /ˈməʊɡ(ə)l/ moguls n
mogul
A rich or powerful person; a magnate, nabob.

mogul skiing n
puckelpist
A type of freestyle skiing where skiers ski terrain characterized by a large number of different bumps called moguls.

moist /mɔɪst/ moister moistest more moist most moist adj
fuktig
Characterized by the presence of moisture; not dry; slightly wet; damp. [from 14th c.]

moisture /ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃə/ /ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃɚ/ moistures n
fuktighet fukt
The state of being moist.

moisturising cream moisturising creams n
fuktighetskräm fuktkräm
A cream that moisturises the skin.

moisturize /ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃəɹaɪz/ v
fukta återfukta
(transitive) To make more moist.
fukta
(transitive) To make more humid.

moisturizing more moisturizing most moisturizing adj
fuktgivande mjukgörande
That moisturizes.

moisturizing n
fuktgivande mjukgörande
The act of making something moist; especially, of a cosmetic, making the skin or hair less dry.

mojibake /-keɪ/ /ˌmoʊd͡ʒiˈbɑki/ /ˌməʊd͡ʒiˈbɑːki/ n
mojibake
(computing) Corrupt characters or letters, especially resulting from being displayed or transferred through an inappropriate character set or encoding.

mojito /moʊˈhi.toʊ/ /məʊˈhiːtəʊ/ mojitos n
mojito
A Cuban cocktail, generally made from rum, lime, sugar, mint, etc.

molality molalities n
molalitet
(chemistry) the concentration of a substance in solution, expressed as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent

molar /ˈmoʊlɚ/ molars n
kindtand
A back tooth having a broad surface used for grinding one's food.

molasses /məʊˈlasɪz/ /məˈlasɪz/ [məˈlæ.sɪz] [mɵˈlæ.sɪz] n
melass
A thick, sweet syrup drained from sugarcane, especially (North America) the still thicker and sweeter syrup produced by boiling down raw molasses.

mold /moʊld/ /mɔʊld/ /məʊld/ molds n
gjutform
A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.
mögel
A natural substance in the form of a woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi that appears when organic material lies for a long time exposed to (usually warm and moist) air.

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /mɒʊl/ /mɔʊl/ /məʊl/ moles n
födelsemärke leverfläck nevus
A naevus, a pigmented, slightly raised, and sometimes hairy spot on the skin.

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /mɒʊl/ /məʊl/ moles n
mullvad
Any of the burrowing rodents also called mole-rats.
(espionage) An internal spy, a person who involves himself or herself with an enemy organisation, especially an intelligence or governmental organisation, to determine and betray its secrets from within.

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /məʊl/ moles n
molo
(nautical) A massive structure, usually of stone, used as a pier, breakwater or junction between places separated by water.
mol
(chemistry, physics) In the International System of Units, the base unit of amount of substance; the amount of substance of a system which contains exactly 6.02214076×1023 elementary entities (atoms, ions, molecules, etc.). Symbol: mol. The number of atoms is known as Avogadro’s number. [from 1897]

mole cricket mole crickets n
mullvadssyrsa
Any of various large insects from the family Gryllotalpidae that burrow into moist soil and feed on plant roots.

molecular /məˈlɛkjələɹ/ /məˈlɛkjʊlə/ adj
molekylär
(chemistry) Relating to, or consisting of, or produced by molecules.
(food) Relating to molecular gastronomy.

molecular biologist molecular biologists n
molekylärbiolog
(biology, biochemistry, genetics) a scientist who specializes in molecular biology

molecular biology n
molekylärbiologi
(genetics) the branch of biology that studies the manipulation of genetic sequence of DNA

molecular formula molecular formulae molecular formulas n
molekylärformel
(chemistry) A notation indicating the number of atoms of each element present in one molecule of a substance.

molecular genetics n
molekylär genetik
A field of biology which studies the structure and function of genes at a molecular level.

molecule /ˈmɑl.ə.kjul/ /ˈmɒl.ə.kjuːl/ moleculae molecules moleculæ n
molekyl
(chemistry) The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

moleskin moleskins n
mullvadsskinn
The fur of a mole.
mollskinn
A cotton twill fabric with a heavy velvety nap.

molest /məˈlɛst/ v
antasta störa
To sexually assault or sexually harass.
(dated) To annoy, trouble, or afflict.
antasta ofreda störa
(obsolete) To disturb or tamper with.

molestation /mɒlɪˈsteɪʃən/ /ˌmoʊlɪˈsteɪʃən/ /ˌməʊlɪˈsteɪʃən/ molestations n
ofredande
The act of molesting.

molester /məˈlɛstə(ɹ)/ /məˈlɛstɚ/ molesters n
antastare
Agent noun of molest: one who molests.

mollusc /ˈmɑləsk/ /ˈmɒləsk/ molluscs n
blötdjur mollusk
A soft-bodied invertebrate of the phylum Mollusca, typically with a hard shell of one or more pieces.

molluscum contagiosum n
mollusker
(dermatology, pathology) A viral infection of the skin or (occasionally) mucous membranes, caused by Molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV), a DNA poxvirus.

molly /ˈmɑli/ /ˈmɒli/ mollies n
lyrmolly molly
A fish of the genus Poecilia, except for those known as guppies.

molten /ˈmoʊltən/ /ˈmɒltən/ /ˈməʊltən/ more molten most molten adj
smält
Melted.

molybdenum /məˈlɪbdɪnəm/ molybdenums n
molybden
A chemical element (symbol Mo) with an atomic number of 42: a silvery metal, not found as a free element, used in steel alloys.

moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ /ˈməʊmənt/ moments n
moment kraftmoment vridmoment
(physics, mechanics) Ellipsis of moment of force.
ögonblick moment momang
(historical, unit) A definite period of time, specifically one-tenth of a point, or one-fortieth or one-fiftieth of an hour.

moment arm moment arms n
momentarm
(physics) The perpendicular distance from a pivot to a point undergoing torque

moment of silence moments of silence n
tyst minut
A period of silence conducted to honor or provide a gesture of respect to a recently deceased person, as part of the mourning process. May also be conducted following a tragic event or on the anniversary thereof.

moment of truth moments of truth n
sanningens ögonblick
(idiomatic) A deciding instant; the time when a test determines or makes it apparent whether something will succeed.

momentary /ˈmoʊmənˌtɛɹi/ /ˈməʊmənt(ə)ɹi/ more momentary most momentary adj
momentan ögonblicklig
Lasting for only a moment.
dagsländelik efemär flyktig kortlivad
Ephemeral or relatively short-lived.

momentous /moʊˈmɛn.təs/ /məʊˈmɛn.təs/ more momentous most momentous adj
betydelsefull viktig
Outstanding in importance, of great consequence.

momentum /ˌmoʊˈmɛntəm/ /ˌmə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəm/ momenta momentums n
rörelsemängd
(physics) Of a body in motion: the tendency of a body to maintain its inertial motion; the product of its mass and velocity, or the vector sum of the products of its masses and velocities.

momo /ˈməʊməʊ/ momo momos n
momos
A type of dumpling from Nepal, Ladakh or Tibet made with a simple flour and water dough and filled with meat, vegetables or cheese.

monarch /ˈmɑnɑɹk/ /ˈmɑnɚk/ /ˈmɒnək/ monarchs n
monark
The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.

monarchism monarchisms n
monarkism
The advocacy of such a political system.

monarchist monarchists n
monarkist
A supporter of, or believer in, monarchy.

monarchy /ˈmɑnɚki/ /ˈmɒnəki/ monarchies n
monarki
A government in which sovereignty is embodied within a single, today usually hereditary head of state (whether as a figurehead or as a powerful ruler).

monastery /ˈmɑnəstəɹi/ /ˈmɑnəstɛɹi/ /ˈmɒnəstɹi/ monasteries n
kloster
A residence for monks or others who have taken religious vows.

monastic /məˈnæstɪk/ more monastic most monastic adj
kloster- munk-
Of or relating to monasteries or monks.

monetary /ˈman.ə.teː.ɹi/ /ˈmɑnɪtɛɹi/ /ˈmʌnətɛɹi/ /ˈmʌnɪt(ə)ɹi/ adj
monetär penning
Of, pertaining to, or consisting of money.

monetary policy monetary policies n
penningpolitik
(economics) The process by which the government, central bank, or monetary authority manages the supply of money, or trading in foreign exchange markets.

monetization /ˌmɒnətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌmʌnətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ monetizations n
utmyntning
The conversion of something (especially metal) into money.

money /ˈmʌni/ [ˈmɐni] moneys monies n
pengar
A generally accepted means of exchange and measure of value.
valuta pengar
A currency maintained by a state or other entity which can guarantee its value (such as a monetary union).
kontanter pengar
Hard cash in the form of banknotes and coins, as opposed to cheques/checks, credit cards, or credit more generally.

money belt money belts n
magväska midjeväska
A belt concealed under clothing, having a pocket for money or other documents.

money does not smell proverb
pengar luktar inte

money doesn't grow on trees proverb
pengar växer inte på träd
Wealth cannot be obtained without some effort; hence currency is not always available for a prospective purchase.

money laundering n
penningtvätt pengatvätt
The act of engaging in transactions designed to obscure the origin of money, especially money that has been obtained illegally. [from early 20th c.]

money market fund money market funds n
penningmarknadsfond
(finance) A mutual fund (US) that invests almost exclusively in short-term money market instruments whose value is deemed unlikely to fluctuate.

money order money orders n
postanvisning
(finance) A directive to pay a prespecified amount of money from prepaid funds, making it a more trusted method of payment than a check.

money plant money plants n
paradisträd penningträd
A small, fleshy-leaved plant of the species Crassula ovata

moneybags moneybags n
knös
(informal) A wealthy person.

monger /ˈmɑŋ.ɡəɹ/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡəɹ/ mongers n
månglare
(mostly, in combination) A dealer in a specific commodity.

monger /ˈmɑŋ.ɡəɹ/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡəɹ/ v
kränga mångla sälja
(transitive, British) To sell or peddle something

mongoose /ˈmɑŋ.ɡus/ /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡus/ mongeese mongooses n
mangust mungo
Any of several species of generalist predatory Carnivores in the family Herpestidae; the various species range in size from rats to large cats. The Indian mongoose is noted as a predator of venomous snakes, though other mongoose species have similar habits.

mongrel /ˈmɑŋ.ɡɹəl/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡɹəl/ mongrels n
blandrashund byracka gatukorsning
(often, pejorative) Someone or something of mixed kind or uncertain origin, especially a dog.

monism monisms n
monism
(philosophy, religion) The doctrine of the oneness and unity of reality, despite the appearance of diversity in the world.

monitor /ˈmɑ.nə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɑ.nɪ.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾɚ/ monitors n
övervakare
Someone who watches over something; a person in charge of something or someone.
bildskärm monitor skärm
(computing) A device similar to a television set used as to give a graphical display of the output from a computer.
monitor
(computing) A program for viewing and editing.
(nautical) A relatively small armored warship with only one or two turrets (but often carrying unusually large guns for a warship of its size), usually designed for shore bombardment or riverine warfare rather than open-ocean combat. [from 1862]
monitör
(Hong Kong, Singapore, archaic, _, in, _, British) A student leader in a class.

monitor /ˈmɑ.nə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɑ.nɪ.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾɚ/ v
övervaka kontrollera
(transitive) To watch over; to guard.

monitor lizard monitor lizards n
varan
Any of various large carnivorous lizards of the family Varanidae, all of whose extant species are of genus Varanus, native to Africa, Asia and Australia.

monitoring monitorings n
övervakning
The carrying out of surveillance on, or continuous or regular observation of, an environment or people in order to detect signals, movements or changes of state or quality.

monk /mʌŋk/ monks n
munk
A male member of a monastic order who has devoted his life for religious service.

monkey /ˈmʊŋki/ /ˈmʌŋki/ monkeys monkies n
apa
(inexact, sometimes, _, proscribed) Any simian primate other than hominids, any monkey or ape.

monkey business /-nɪz/ /ˈməŋ-/ /ˈmʌŋki ˌbɪznɪs/ /ˈmʌŋkɪ ˌbɪznɪs/ [-nəs] [-nəz] n
rackartyg sattyg
Activity that is mischievous, stupid, or time-wasting. [from mid 19th c.]
bedrägeri
Activity that is morally questionable or even mildly illegal.

monkey puzzle /ˈmʌŋkiˌpʌz(ə)l/ monkey puzzles n
apskräck brödgran
A large coniferous tree, Araucaria araucana, native to Chile. [from 19th c.]

monkey wrench monkey wrenches n
skiftnyckel
A wrench (spanner) with an adjustable jaw.

monkeypox n
apkoppor
(disease) A viral disease, of primates and some other mammals, related to smallpox, caused by the Monkeypox virus.

monkfish monkfish monkfishes n
marulk
Any large bottom-dwelling anglerfish of the genus Lophius, such as Lophius piscatorius, of the Atlantic, having a large head and mouth.

mono /ˈmɑnoʊ/ /ˈmɒnəʊ/ adj
mono
(colloquial) Monaural or monophonic; having only a single audio channel.

monochasium monochasia n
ensidig knippe
(botany) A type of cyme on which each single axis bears one flower.

monochrome /ˈmɑn.əˌkɹoʊm/ /ˈmɒn.əˌkɹəʊm/ adj
monokrom
Having only one colour.

monocle /ˈmɑnəkəl/ monocles n
monokel
A single lens, usually in a wire frame, and used to correct vision for only one eye.

monocyte monocytes n
monocyt
(immunology, cytology) A type of leukocyte (white blood cell) that differentiates into a macrophage.

monocytosis monocytoses n
monocytos
An increase in the number of circulating monocytes.

monogamous adj
monogam
Being married to one person at a time.

monogamy /məˈnɑɡəmi/ monogamies n
monogami engifte
A form of sexual bonding involving a permanent pair bond between two beings.

monoglot more monoglot most monoglot adj
enspråkig

monogram /ˈmɑ.nəˌɡɹæm/ /ˈmɒ.nəˌɡɹæm/ monograms n
monogram
A design or motif composed of one or more letters, often intertwined, used as an identifying mark of an individual or institution; the letters are usually the initials of their names.

monograph monographs n
monografi
A scholarly book or a treatise on a single subject or a group of related subjects, usually written by one person.

monoid /ˈmɒnɔɪd/ monoids n
monoid
(algebra, functional programming) A set which is closed under an associative binary operation, and which contains an element which is an identity for the operation.

monokini /mɒnə(ʊ)ˈkiːni/ monokinis n
monokini
The lower part of a bikini without the upper part (i.e., topless).

monolatry monolatries n
monolatri
The worship of a single deity (possibly while believing in the existence of others).

monolingual more monolingual most monolingual adj
enspråkig
Knowing or using a single language; written or spoken in a single language.

monolingualism monolingualisms n
enspråkighet
The condition of being monolingual; the ability to speak only a single language.

monolith /ˈmɑn.əˌlɪθ/ /ˈmɒn.lɪθ/ /ˈmɒn.ə.lɪθ/ monoliths n
monolit
(also, attributively) A large, single block of stone which is a natural feature; or a block of stone or other similar material used in architecture and sculpture, especially one carved into a monument in ancient times.

monologue /ˈmɑnəlɑɡ/ /ˈmɑnəlɔɡ/ /ˈmɒnəlɒɡ/ monologues n
monolog
(drama, authorship) A long speech by one person in a play; sometimes a soliloquy; other times spoken to other characters.

monomania /ˌmɑnoʊˈmeɪni.ə/ /ˌmɒnəʊˈmeɪnɪə/ monomanias monomaniæ n
monomani
Excessive interest or concentration on a singular object or subject.

monomaniac /ˌmɑnoʊˈmeɪnɪæk/ /ˌmɒnəʊˈmeɪnɪæk/ adj
monoman

monomaniacal more monomaniacal most monomaniacal adj
monoman

monomaniacally more monomaniacally most monomaniacally adv
monomant

monomer /ˈmɑnəmɚ/ /ˈmɒnəmə/ monomers n
monomer
(chemistry) A relatively small molecule which can be covalently bonded to other monomers to form a polymer.

mononucleosis mononucleoses n
infektiös mononukleos kyssjuka körtelfeber
(pathology) A viral infection marked by extreme fatigue, high fever, and swollen lymph nodes.

monophthong /ˈmɑnəfˌθɑŋ/ /ˈmɑnəfˌθɔŋ/ /ˈmɑnəpˌθɑŋ/ /ˈmɑnəpˌθɔŋ/ /ˈmɒnəfˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈmɒnəpˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ monophthongs n
monoftong
A vowel (in the sense of a sound rather than a letter of the alphabet) that has the same sound throughout its pronunciation, such as the short vowels in "pap", "pep", "pip", "pop" and "pup", as opposed to a diphthong (eg, /aɪ/, the vowel in "pipe") or a triphthong (eg, /aɪə/, the sound in the non-rhotic pronunciation of "pyre").

monophthongization monophthongizations n
monoftongering
(phonetics) The process of becoming monophthong, for a diphthong or triphthong.

monophthongize v
monoftongera
(transitive, linguistics) To change to a monophthong (as by removing a vowel).
(intransitive, linguistics) To become a monophthong.

monophysite more monophysite most monophysite adj
monofysitisk
Describing the beliefs of a Μonophysite.

monophysitism n
monofysitism
(Christianity) A Christological doctrine, generally considered heterodox or heretical, holding that Jesus Christ has a single nature, which is either wholly divine or partially human and partially divine.

monoplane monoplanes n
monoplan
(aviation) An airplane that has a single pair of wings.

monopolize /məˈnɒpəlʌɪz/ v
monopolisera
(transitive) To have a monopoly on something.

monopoly /məˈnɑpəli/ /məˈnɒpəli/ monopolies n
monopol
An exclusive control over the trade or production of a commodity or service through exclusive possession.
The privilege granting the exclusive right to exert such control.
(metonymy) The market thus controlled.

monopsony /məˈnɑpsəni/ /məˈnɒpsəni/ monopsonies n
monopsoni
(economics) A market situation in which there is only one buyer for a product. [from 1930s]

monorail /ˈmɑnəɹeɪl/ /ˈmɒnəɹeɪl/ /ˈmɒnəʊˌɹeɪl/ monorails n
balkbana enskensbana monorail
a railroad system where the trains run on one rail

monosaccharide monosaccharides n
monosackarid
(carbohydrate) A simple sugar such as glucose, fructose or deoxyribose that has a single ring

monosodium glutamate n
natriumglutamat
(chemistry) The mono sodium salt of the amino acid, glutamic acid; present in soy sauce; used as a condiment in Chinese and Japanese cooking, and as a food additive to enhance flavor and add the umami taste. Abbreviations: MSG, E621.

monosyllabic /ˌmɑ.noʊ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)sɪˈlabɪk/ /ˌmɔ.nəʉ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
enstavig
Consisting of one syllable.
Using monosyllables, speaking in monosyllables; curt.

monotheism /ˌmɑnoʊ̯ˈθiɪzm̩/ monotheisms n
monoteism
The belief in a single deity (one god or goddess); especially within an organized religion.

monotone /ˈmɑː.nə.toʊn/ /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/ more monotone most monotone adj
monoton
(of speech or a sound) Having a single unvaried pitch.

monotonic increasing adj
monotonisk växande
(mathematics, of a function) always increasing or remaining constant, and never decreasing; contrast this with strictly increasing

monotonous /məˈnɑtənəs/ /məˈnɒtənəs/ more monotonous most monotonous adj
monoton entonig
Having an unvarying pitch or tone.
enformig
Tedious, repetitious, or lacking in variety.

monotreme /ˈmɒnətɹiːm/ monotremes n
kloakdjur
(zoology) A mammal that lays eggs and has a single urogenital and digestive orifice. Only the echidnas and platypuses are included in this group.

monotypic /ˌmɒ.nə.ˈtɪ.pɪk/ adj
monotypisk
(taxonomy) Relating to or exhibiting monotypy.

mons veneris montes veneris n
venusberg
The female mons pubis.

monsoon /mɑnˈsuːn/ /mɒnˈsuːn/ monsoons n
monsun
Any of a number of winds associated with regions where most rain falls during a particular season.
Entire meteorological systems with such characteristics.
monsunperiod monsun
Tropical rainy season when the rain lasts for several months with few interruptions.

monsoon season monsoon seasons n
monsunperiod
The part of the year when the monsoon occurs, the rainy season.

monster /ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ adj
jätte-
(informal) Very large; worthy of a monster.

monster /ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ monsters n
monster odjur
(informal) A terrifying and dangerous creature.

monster cock monster cocks n
jättepenis monsterkuk åderpåle
A very large penis.

monster truck monster trucks n
monstertruck
A large truck designed specifically to perform in monster truck shows, typically based on a lifted pickup truck with oversized wheels and modified suspension.

monstrance /ˈmɑnztɹəns/ /ˈmɒnstɹəns/ monstrances n
monstrans
(Christianity) An ornamental, often precious receptacle, either open or with a transparent cover, in which the sacramental bread (consecrated host) is placed for Eucharistic adoration.

monstrous /ˈmɑnstɹəs/ /ˈmɒnstɹəs/ more monstrous most monstrous adj
monstruös vidunderlig grotesk hisklig ohygglig
Hideous or frightful.
enorm
Enormously large.
grotesk vidunderlig
Freakish or grotesque.

montage /mɑnˈtɑʒ/ /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/ /ˈmɑn.tɑʒ/ /ˈmɒn.tɑːʒ/ montages n
montage montering
(countable) A composite work, particularly an artwork, created by assembling or putting together other elements such as pieces of music, pictures, texts, videos, etc. [from early 20th c.]

month /mʌnθ/ month months n
månad
A period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon.

monthly /ˈmʌnθli/ adj
månatlig
Occurring every month.

monthly /ˈmʌnθli/ adv
månatlig månadsvis
Every month.

monument /ˈmɑnjəmənt/ /ˈmɑnjʊmənt/ /ˈmɒnjʊmənt/ monuments n
monument minnesmärke
A structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons, or as a memorial; a commemoration.

moo /mu/ /muː/ interjection
mu
The characteristic sound made by a cow or bull.

moo /mu/ /muː/ moos n
mu
(onomatopoeia) The characteristic lowing sound made by cattle.

moo /mu/ /muː/ v
råma
(intransitive) Of a cow or bull, to make its characteristic lowing sound.

moo-moo moo-moos n
kossa
(childish) A cow.

moob /muːb/ moobs n
chipstutte
(slang, usually, in plural) A plump or untoned breast on a man.

mooch /muːt͡ʃ/ v
snylta
To beg, cadge, or sponge; to exploit or take advantage of others for personal gain.

moocher moochers n
snyltare
(mostly, pejorative) A person having a tendency to take advantage of the help of others, especially if making little effort to help themselves.

mood /muːd/ /mʉd/ moods n
humör stämning sinnestillstånd
A mental or emotional state, composure.
humör dåligt humör
A sullen, gloomy or angry mental state; a bad mood.
humör
A disposition to do something, a state of mind receptive or disposed to do something.

moola /ˈmuː.lɑ/ /ˈmuː.lə/ /ˈmuːˌlɑː/ /ˈmyː.lɑ/ /ˈmʊ.lɑ/ n
deg klöver kosing para stålar
(informal) Money, cash.

moon /mun/ /muːn/ moons n
måne tungel
(informal, by extension of Moon) Any natural satellite of a planet.
månvarv måne
(literary) A month, particularly a lunar month.

moon /mun/ /muːn/ v
moona
(transitive, colloquial) To display one's buttocks to, typically as a jest, insult, or protest.

moon bag moon bags n
magväska midjeväska
A small pouch attached to a belt that is worn on the outside of clothing around the waist and used for holding small personal items.

moon landing moon landings n
månlandning
The safe arrival of a spacecraft on the surface of the moon.

moon pool /ˈmunˌpul/ /ˈmuːnpuːl/ moon pools n
månbassäng
(nautical, chiefly, oil industry) An opening in the base of the hull of a vessel (especially a marine drilling platform), which is used for lowering equipment into the sea below.

moonbow moonbows n
månregnbåge
(meteorology) A rainbow formed by moonlight diffracted by water droplets in the air, usually fainter than a daytime rainbow and with fewer distinguishable colours.

mooncake /ˈmunkeɪk/ /ˈmuːnkeɪk/ mooncakes n
månkaka
A rich, dense Chinese pastry traditionally filled with lotus seed paste and nowadays with a variety of other fillings, usually eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival (on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar; early September to early October). [from late 17th c.]

moonless adj
månlös
(of a night) During which no phase of the Moon is visible to provide light.

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ moonlights n
månsken månljus tungelsken
(sometimes, attributive) The light reflected from the Moon.

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ v
extraknäcka
To work on the side (at a secondary job), often in the evening or during the night.

moonlighter moonlighters n
svartjobbare svartjobberska
A person who moonlights, working a second job on the side.

moonlit /ˈmuːnˌlɪt/ more moonlit most moonlit adj
månbelyst
Lit by moonlight.

moonquake moonquakes n
månbävning månskalv
A seismic event occurring on the moon; the lunar equivalent of an earthquake.

moonscape moonscapes n
månlandskap
A view of an area of the Moon

moonshine /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/ moonshines n
hembränt
(math, uncountable) A branch of pure mathematics relating the Monster group to an invariant of elliptic functions.

moonsickle /ˈmuːnˌsɪkl̩/ moonsickles n
månskära
(poetic) A thin crescent of the moon.

moonstone moonstones n
månsten
(mineral) A translucent gemstone, an orthoclase feldspar, that has a pearly lustre.

moor /moː/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʉr/ /mʊ(ə)ɹ/ /mʊə/ [möː(ə̯)~mʊ̈ː(ə̯)] moors n
hed ljunghed
An extensive waste covered with patches of heath, and having a poor, light soil, but sometimes marshy, and abounding in peat; a heath

moor /moː/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʉr/ /mʊ(ə)ɹ/ /mʊə/ [möː(ə̯)~mʊ̈ː(ə̯)] v
förtöja lägga till
(intransitive, nautical) To cast anchor or become fastened.
förtöja
(transitive, nautical) To fix or secure (e.g. a vessel) in a particular place by casting anchor, or by fastening with ropes, cables or chains or the like.

moorhen /ˈmuɹ.hɛn/ moorhens n
rörhöna
Any of various medium-sized water birds of the genus Gallinula, of the rail family, that feed in open water margins.

mooring moorings n
förtöjning
The act of securing a vessel with a cable or anchor etc.

moose /muːs/ meese moose mooses n
älg
The largest member of the deer family (Alces americanus, sometimes included in Alces alces), of which the male has very large, palmate antlers.

moose test moose tests n
älgtest
(automotive, engineering) A test of the stability of a vehicle, which determines the maximum speed it can attain and still be able to steer clear of an obstacle (such as a child or a large animal running in front of the car) without going out of control.

moot /muːt/ more moot most moot adj
irrelevant ovidkommande oviktig
(North America) Having no practical consequence or relevance.

mop /mɑp/ /mɒp/ mops n
mopp
An implement for washing floors or similar, made of a piece of cloth, or a collection of thrums, or coarse yarn, fastened to a handle.

mop /mɑp/ /mɒp/ v
moppa
(transitive) To rub, scrub, clean or wipe with a mop, or as if with a mop.

mop the floor with someone v
sopa golvet med någon
(slang) To trounce or defeat thoroughly or in a humiliating manner.

mope /moʊp/ /məʊp/ v
deppa
(intransitive) To carry oneself in a depressed, lackadaisical manner; to give oneself up to low spirits; to pout, sulk.

moped /ˈmoʊ.pɛd/ /ˈməʊ.pɛd/ mopeds n
moped moppe
A lightweight, two-wheeled vehicle equipped with a small motor and pedals, designed to go no faster than some specified speed limit.

moraine /mɒˈɹeɪn/ /məˈɹeɪn/ moraines n
morän
(geology) An accumulation of rocks and debris carried and deposited by a glacier.

moral /ˈmoɹəl/ /ˈmɑɹəl/ /ˈmɒɹ-/ /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔrəl/ more moral most moral adj
moralisk
Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially for teaching right behaviour.
Capable of right and wrong action.
Positively affecting the mind, confidence, or will.

moral /ˈmoɹəl/ /ˈmɑɹəl/ /ˈmɒɹ-/ /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔrəl/ morals n
sensmoral
(of a narrative) The ethical significance or practical lesson.
moral
(chiefly, in the plural) Moral practices or teachings: modes of conduct.

moral panic moral panics n
moralpanik
A semi-spontaneous or media-generated mass movement based on the perception that an individual, group, community, or culture is dangerously deviant and poses a menace to society; a public outcry.

moral philosophy moral philosophies n
moralfilosofi
(philosophy) Ethics.

morale /məˈɹæl/ /məˈɹɑːl/ morales n
-moral arbetsmoral stridsmoral
The capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal, or even in oneself and others.

morality /məˈɹælɪti/ moralities n
moral sedlighet
(uncountable) Recognition of the distinction between good and evil or between right and wrong; respect for and obedience to the rules of right conduct; the mental disposition or characteristic of behaving in a manner intended to produce morally good results.

morality police n
sedlighetspolis moralpolis
A police force tasked with enforcing a specific moral code, especially a religious one.

morally /ˈmɑɹəli/ /ˈmɒɹəli/ /ˈmɔɹəli/ more morally most morally adv
moraliskt
In terms of morals or ethics.
In keeping of requirements of morality.

morass /məˈɹæs/ morasses n
moras
A tract of soft, wet ground; a marsh; a fen.
(figurative) Anything that entraps or makes progress difficult.

moratorium /ˌmɒ.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ /ˌmɔ.ɹəˈtɔ.ɹi.əm/ /ˌmɔː.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ moratoria moratoriums n
moratorium
A suspension of an ongoing activity. [from 20th c.]

moray /məˈɹeɪ/ /ˈmɒ.ɹeɪ/ /ˈmɔː.ɹeɪ/ morays n
muräna
Any of the large cosmopolitan carnivorous eels of the family Muraenidae.

morbid /ˈmɔɹ.bɪd/ /ˈmɔː.bɪd/ more morbid most morbid adj
morbid
(by extension) Taking an interest in, or fixating on, unhealthy or unwholesome subjects such as death, decay, disease. [from 1770s]
makaber
Suggesting the horror of death; macabre or ghoulish.

morbidity morbidities n
morbiditet
(medicine) The incidence of a disease, as a rate of a population which is affected.

more /mo(ː)ɹ/ /moə/ /moʊ/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ adv
ytterligare
mer mera
Used to form the comparative form of adjectives and adverbs. [from 13thc.]

more /mo(ː)ɹ/ /moə/ /moʊ/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ determiner
mer flera fler
in greater number. (Used for a discrete quantity.)
in greater quantity, amount, or proportion. (Used for a continuous quantity.)
Additional; further.
Bigger, stronger, or more valuable.

more and more adv
mer och mer allt
(degree) Progressively more.

more often than not adv
allt som oftast
(idiom) Usually; more than half the time; more likely to be the case than not to be the case.

more or less /mɔɹ ɔɹ lɛs/ adv
mer eller mindre
Approximately.
Almost.

morel /məˈɹɛl/ morels n
murkla
A true morel; any of several fungi in the genus Morchella, the upper part of which is covered with a reticulated and pitted hymenium.
rund toppmurkla
Any of several edible mushrooms, especially the common morel or yellow morel.

moreover /mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/ /mɔːˈɹəʊvə/ adv
dessutom för övrigt tillika
(conjunctive) In addition to what has been said; furthermore; additionally.

morepork /ˈmoːpoːk/ /ˈmɔɹˌpɔ(ə)ɹk/ /ˈmɔːpɔːk/ moreporks n
nyazeelandspökuggla
(chiefly, New Zealand) The Tasmanian spotted owl (Ninox novaeseelandiae), a small brown owl indigenous to New Zealand and Tasmania. [from 19th c.]

mores /ˈmɔː.ɹeɪz/ n
seder sedvänjor
A set of moral norms or customs derived from generally accepted practices rather than written laws.

morgue /moɹɡ/ /mɔː(ɹ)ɡ/ /mɔːɡ/ [mo̞ɹɡ] morgues n
bårhus
A building or room where dead bodies are kept before their proper burial or cremation, (now) particularly in legal and law enforcement contexts.

moribund /ˈmɔːɹɪbʌnd/ adj
döende
Approaching death; about to die; dying; expiring.
utdöende
(figurative) Almost obsolete; nearing an end.

morion /ˈmɒɹɪən/ morions n
morion
(historical) A kind of open brimmed helmet used by footsoldiers in the 16th and 17th centuries, having no visor or bevor. [from 16th c.]

morna /məʊˈɹnɑ/ mornas n
morna
(uncountable, music genre) A genre of Cape Verdean music and dance.

morning /mɔːnɪŋ/ /mɔːɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ mornings n
morgon förmiddag
The early part of the day, especially from midnight to noon. [from 13th c.]
(obsolete) That part of the day from dawn until the main meal (typically in late afternoon). [18th–19th c.]

morning dress morning dresses n
jackett förmiddagsdräkt
(now, historical) A woman's dress designed for informal day wear.

morning gift morning gifts n
morgongåva
A gift traditionally given in some (especially Germanic) cultures by the husband to his wife on the first morning after they were married.

morning star morning stars n
morgonstjärna spikklubba
(military, countable) A weapon consisting of a heavy ball set with spikes attached rigidly to a staff, in contrast to a flail.

morning star pn
morgonstjärna
(astronomy) The planet Venus as observed in the eastern sky around dawn.

morning wood morning woods n
morgonstånd morgonbånge
(dialectal) Kindling used to light a fire in the morning.

morning-after pill morning-after pills n
akut-p-piller dagen efter-piller
A contraceptive in the form of a pill taken shortly after sexual intercourse.

moronic /mɔːˈɹɑnɪk/ /mɔːˈɹɒnɪk/ more moronic most moronic adj
debil efterbliven sinnesslö
(medicine, dated) Having a mental age of between seven and twelve years.

morph /mɔː(ɹ)f/ morphs n
morf
(grammar, linguistics) A recurrent distinctive sound or sequence of sounds representing an indivisible morphological form; especially as representing a morpheme.
(zoology) A variety of a species, distinguishable from other individuals of the species by morphology or behaviour.

morpheme /ˈmoː.fiːm/ /ˈmɔɹ.fim/ /ˈmɔː.fiːm/ morphemes n
morfem
(linguistic morphology) The smallest linguistic unit within a word that can carry a meaning. It may be a letter, a syllable, or otherwise.

morphine /ˈmoː.fiːn/ /ˈmɔɹˌfin/ /ˈmɔː.fiːn/ morphines n
morfin
(biochemistry, pharmaceutical drug) A crystalline alkaloid (7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-morphinan-3,6-diol), extracted from opium, the salts of which are soluble in water and are used as analgesics, anaesthetics and sedatives; it is one of a group of morphine alkaloids.

morphological /ˌmɔːfəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
morfologisk
Of, or pertaining to, morphology.

morphology /moːˈfɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /mɔɹˈfɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /mɔːˈfɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ morphologies n
morfologi
(uncountable) A scientific study of form and structure, usually without regard to function. Especially:
morfologi formlära
(biology) The study of the form and structure of animals and plants.
(linguistics) The study of the internal structure of morphemes (words and their semantic building blocks).

morphosyntax morphosyntaxes n
morfosyntax

morrow /ˈmɑɹ.oʊ/ /ˈmɒɹ.əʊ/ /ˈmɔɹ.oʊ/ morrows n
morgon
(archaic) Morning.

morsel /ˈmɔɹsəl/ /ˈmɔːsəl/ morsels n
smula
A small fragment or share of something, commonly applied to food.

mortadella mortadellas n
mortadella
A smooth-textured Italian pork sausage with lumps of fat, flavoured with spices; eaten cold.

mortal /ˈmɔɹtəl/ /ˈmɔːtəl/ more mortal most mortal adj
dödlig
Susceptible to death by aging, sickness, injury, or wound; not immortal. [from 14th c.]
Causing death; deadly, fatal, killing, lethal (now only of wounds, injuries etc.). [from 14th c.]

mortal sin mortal sins n
dödssynd
(Roman Catholicism, theology) A sin which causes the loss of God's grace, leading to eternal damnation, unless the sinner repents, which includes their intent to confess and atone; such a sin is defined as a grave transgression against one of the Ten Commandments with the full knowledge and deliberate consent of the sinner.

mortality /mɔɹˈtælɪti/ mortalities n
dödlighet
The state of being susceptible to death.
The number of deaths; and, usually and especially, the number of deaths per time unit (usually per year), expressed as a rate.
(figuratively) Death.

mortar /ˈmɔːtə(ɹ)/ mortars n
murbruk
(uncountable) A mixture of lime or cement, sand and water used for bonding building blocks.
mortel
(countable) A hollow vessel used to pound, crush, rub, grind or mix ingredients with a pestle.
mörsare mortel
(countable, military, historical) A short, heavy, large-bore cannon designed for indirect fire at very steep trajectories.
granatkastare mortel
(countable, military) A relatively lightweight, often portable indirect fire weapon which transmits recoil to a base plate and is designed to lob explosive shells at very steep trajectories. [from 20th c.]

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ mortgages n
hypotek inteckning
(legal) A special form of secured loan where the purpose of the loan must be specified to the lender, to purchase assets that must be fixed (not movable) property, such as a house or piece of farm land. The assets are registered as the legal property of the borrower but the lender can seize them and dispose of them if they are not satisfied with the manner in which the repayment of the loan is conducted by the borrower. Once the loan is fully repaid, the lender loses this right of seizure and the assets are then deemed to be unencumbered.

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ v
inteckna belåna
(transitive, legal) To borrow against a property, to obtain a loan for another purpose by giving away the right of seizure to the lender over a fixed property such as a house or piece of land; to pledge a property in order to get a loan.

mortgage-backed adj
inteckningsskyddad
(finance) Having mortgages as collateral.

mortify /ˈmoɹtɪfaɪ/ /ˈmɔːtɪfaɪ/ v
späka
(transitive) To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on. [from 15th c.]

morula /ˈmɔːɹələ/ morulae morulas n
morula
(embryology) A spherical mass of blastomeres that forms following the splitting of a zygote; it becomes the blastula

mosaic /moʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /moʊˈzeɪk/ /məʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /məʊˈzeɪk/ mosaics n
mosaik
A piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.
(genetics) An individual composed of two or more cell lines of different genetic or chromosomal constitution, but from the same zygote.
(plant disease) Any of several viral diseases that cause mosaic-like patterns to appear on leaves.

moschatel /ˌmɒskəˈtɛl/ moschatels n
desmeknopp
Adoxa moschatellina, a plant of the genus Adoxa, with pale green flowers and a musky smell.

mosey /ˈmoʊ.zi/ v
släntra
(chiefly, US, dialectal) To amble; to walk or proceed in a leisurely manner.

mosh pit mosh pits n
moshpit
The spontaneous dance floor created in front of a stage when people mosh.

mosque /mɑsk/ /mɒsk/ mosques n
moské
(Islam) A place of worship for Muslims, often having at least one minaret; a masjid.

mosquito /mɒˈskiː.təʊ/ /məˈski.toʊ/ /məˈskiːto/ [məˈskiːɾ̥o] [məˈskɪto] mosquitoes mosquitos n
mygga moskit
A small flying insect of the family Culicidae, the females of which bite humans and animals and suck blood, leaving an itching bump on the skin, and sometimes carrying diseases like malaria, dengue and yellow fever.

mosquito bite mosquito bites n
myggbett
(usually, in the plural, slang, potentially, _, offensive) A small breast of a woman.

mosquito coil mosquito coils n
myggspiral
A mosquito-repelling incense, usually shaped into a spiral, and typically made from a dried paste of pyrethrum powder.

mosquito net mosquito nets n
myggnät
A fine net, placed around a bed, in a window opening, etc., to provide protection against mosquitoes and other insects, and the diseases carried by them.

moss /mɑs/ /mɒs/ /mɔs/ mosses n
mossa
Any of various small, green, seedless plants growing on the ground or on the surfaces of trees, stones, etc.; now specifically, a plant of the phylum Bryophyta (formerly division Musci).
(countable) A kind or species of such plants.

mossy /ˈmɑːsi/ /ˈmɒsi/ mossier mossiest adj
mossig
Covered in or overgrown with moss.

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ adv
de flesta flertalet majoriteten
mest
Forms the superlative of many adjectives.
högst
To a great extent or degree; highly; very.

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ determiner
flest
the comparatively largest number of (construed with the definite article)
flertal flest mest
the majority of; more than half of (construed without the definite article)

most favored nation most favored nations n
mest-gynnad-nation
(trade, diplomacy) A nation accorded a certain level of treatment in international trade. When a nation A is a most favored nation of another nation, B, then B undertakes not to treat A any less favorably (in terms of taxes, exports, etc.) than any of Bs other most favored nations.

mostly /ˈmoʊstli/ /ˈməʊstli/ adv
mestadels
Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.

mote /moʊt/ /məʊt/ motes n
grand smolk
A small particle; a speck.

motel /moʊˈtɛl/ motels n
motell
(also, _, attributive) A type of hotel or lodging establishment, often located near a major highway, which typically features a series of rooms the entrances of which are immediately adjacent to a parking lot to facilitate convenient access to automobiles parked there.

motet motets n
motett
A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.

moth /mɑθ/ /mɒθ/ /mɔθ/ moths n
mal nattfjäril
A usually nocturnal insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.

moth-eaten more moth-eaten most moth-eaten adj
maläten
Containing holes by having been eaten by moth larvae.
(figurative, by extension) Old and in poor condition.

mothball /mɒθbɔːl/ mothballs n
malkula
(usually, in plural) A small ball of chemical pesticide (typically naphthalene) and deodorant placed in or around clothing and other articles susceptible to damage from mold or moth larvae in order to protect them from this damage.

mothball /mɒθbɔːl/ v
lägga i malpåse lägga på hyllan lägga på is
(transitive) To store or shelve something no longer used.

mother /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/ [ˈmɐðə(ɹ)] mothers n
mor moder mamma
A female parent, sometimes especially a human; a female who parents a child (which she has given birth to, adopted, or fostered).
gumma tant
(figuratively) Any elderly woman, especially within a particular community.

mother figure /-ɡjɚ/ /ˈmʌðə ˌfɪɡə/ /ˈmʌðɚ ˌfɪɡɚ/ mother figures n
modersfigur modersgestalt
One (especially an older woman) who behaves as, is regarded as equivalent to, or represents a mother for another person or group of people.

mother hen mother hens n
hönsmamma
(idiomatic) An outspoken and overprotective woman or person dealing with others' affairs; especially, an assertive matriarch.

mother ship /ˈməðər ʃɪp/ mother ships n
moderfartyg moderskepp
A vessel or aircraft that serves or carries a smaller vessel or vessels that operate independently from it.

mother tongue /ˈmʌð.ə ˌtʌŋ/ /ˈmʌð.ɚ ˌtʌŋ/ mother tongues n
modersmål
The language one first learned; the language one grew up with; one's native language.

mother-in-law /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/ /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɔː/ mother-in-laws mothers-in-law n
svärmor
The mother of one's spouse.

mother-in-law's tongue mother-in-law's tongues n
svärmors tunga
A plant with narrow, leathery, pointed leaves, of species Dracaena trifasciata (syn. Sansevieria trifasciata), often grown as a houseplant for its distinctive foliage and its tolerance of low light. The leaves are also the source of a tough fiber used for rope.

mother-of-pearl /ˌmʌðəɹ əv ˈpɜː(ɹ)l/ mother-of-pearls n
pärlemor
The hard pearly inner layer of certain mollusk shells; nacre.

motherboard /ˈmʌðɚˌbɔɹd/ motherboards n
moderkort
(computer hardware) The primary circuit board of a personal computer, containing the circuitry for the central processing unit, keyboard, mouse and monitor, together with slots for other devices.

motherfucker /ˈmʌðəˌfʌkə/ /ˈmʌðɚˌfʌkɚ/ motherfuckers n
horunge jävel mammaknullare skitstövel
(vulgar) An extremely intense experience, often but not always negative.
(vulgar, literally) One who engages in incest with their mother.
(vulgar, literally) One who engages in sex with a mother, not necessarily one's own.

motherfucking /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)ˌfʌkɪŋ/ adj
jävla
(vulgar) An intensifier, used in the same contexts as fucking, but more intense.

motherhood /ˈmə-/ /ˈmʌðəhʊd/ /ˈmʌðɚˌhʊd/ motherhoods n
moderskap
The state of being a mother.

motherland /ˈmʌð.ə.lænd/ /ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/ motherlands n
fosterland fädernesland hemland
The country of one's ancestors.
The country of one's birth.
fosterland moderland
Country of origin.
moderland
Mother country in contrast to its colonies.

motherless adj
moderlös
Without a (living) mother.

motherly /ˈmʌðəli/ /ˈmʌðɚli/ more motherly most motherly adj
moderlig
Befitting a mother; warm, caring, nurturing, protective, loving.

motherwort /ˈmʌðəwəːt/ motherworts n
hjärtstilla
Any of several perennial plants of the genus Leonurus, especially Leonurus cardiaca, used in traditional medicine to help with childbirth or treat uterine disorders. [from 13th c.]

mothproof more mothproof most mothproof adj
malsäker maläkta

mothproof v
malsäkra

motif /moʊˈtiːf/ motifs n
motiv
A recurring or dominant element; an artistic theme.
A decorative figure that is repeated in a design or pattern.

motion /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/ /ˈməʊ.ʃən/ motions n
rörelse
(uncountable) A state of progression from one place to another.
motion
(countable) A parliamentary action to propose something. A similar procedure in any official or business meeting.

motion blur motion blurs n
rörelseoskärpa
The apparent streaking of rapidly moving objects in a still image or a sequence of images such as a movie or animation. It results when the image being recorded changes during the recording of a single frame, either due to rapid movement or long exposure.

motion sickness n
åksjuka rörelsesjuka sjösjuka
A feeling of nausea or dizziness caused by a disagreement between visually perceived movement and the vestibular system's sense of movement; typically resulting from travel in a vehicle such as a ship or car.

motivate /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ /ˈmoʊ.ɾəˌveɪt/ /ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ v
motivera
(transitive) To animate; to propel; to cause to take action

motivated more motivated most motivated adj
motiverad
Enthusiastic, especially about striving toward a goal.

motivation motivations n
motivation drivkraft
Willingness of action especially in behavior.

motivational more motivational most motivational adj
motiverande
Tending or intended to motivate.

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˈməʊtɪv/ motives n
motiv
(law) Something which causes someone to want to commit a crime; a reason for criminal behaviour. [from 18th c.]

motley /ˈmɑtli/ /ˈmɒtli/ more motley most motley motlier motliest adj
brokig
Comprising greatly varied elements, to the point of incongruity.
Having many colours; variegated.

motor /ˈmoʊtəɹ/ /ˈməʊtə/ [ˈmoʊɾɚ] adj
motorisk
(biology) Relating to the ability to move.
bil-
Relating to motor cars.
motor-
(nautical) Propelled by an internal combustion engine (as opposed to a steam engine or turbine).

motor /ˈmoʊtəɹ/ /ˈməʊtə/ [ˈmoʊɾɚ] motors n
motor
A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.

motor neuron disease n
motorneuronsjukdom
(neurology, pathology) Any of several neurodegenerative disorders that selectively affect motor neurons.

motor oil motor oils n
motorolja
Oil for lubricating an internal-combustion engine.

motor pulley motor pulleys n
drivhjul drivtrissa
A special pulley attached to an axle of e.g. a motor to extract torque.

motor scooter motor scooters n
scooter skoter vespa
A small motorcycle or moped with a step-through frame.

motor unit motor units n
motorisk enhet
(neurology) A neuron with its associated muscle fibres.

motor vehicle motor vehicles n
motorfordon
Any land-based means of transportation in the form of a machine that operates primarily through a motor to provide power to rotate the tires.

motorboat /ˈmoʊtəˌboʊt/ /ˈməʊtəˌbəʊt/ motorboats n
motorbåt
(nautical) Any vessel driven by an engine (either inboard or outboard), but especially a small one.

motorcade /ˈməʊtə(ɹ)ˌkeɪd/ /ˌməʊtə(ɹ)ˈkeɪd/ motorcades n
bilkortege
A procession of cars carrying VIPs, especially political figures.

motorcycle /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/ /ˈməʊtəˌsaɪkəl/ [ˈmoʊɾɚˌsaɪkl̩] motorcycles n
motorcykel
An open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel, and having two (or sometimes three) wheels.

motoring motorings n
bilism
The act of operating a motorized vehicle; especially, driving a car (motorcar).

motorist motorists n
bilist
One who drives a motor vehicle.

motorized adj
motoriserad
Equipped with a motor.
Supplied with motor vehicles.

motorway /ˈməʊtəweɪ/ motorways n
motorväg
(In Europe, New Zealand and parts of Australia) A highway with grade-separated crossings (rather than level crossings) and designed (and only permitted) for high-speed motor-traffic (in Europe motor vehicles with a higher speed limit than 40 km/h) running in two directions on one separate carriageway each

mottled /ˈmɑt əld/ more mottled most mottled adj
fläckig
Colored in patches; spotted.

motto /ˈmɑ.toʊ/ /ˈmɒ.təʊ/ mottoes mottos n
valspråk motto devis
(heraldry) A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement.
motto devis
A sentence, phrase, or word, prefixed to an essay, discourse, chapter, canto, or the like, suggestive of its subject matter; a short, suggestive expression of a guiding principle; a maxim.

mouflon /ˈmuːf.lɑːn/ /ˈmuːf.lɒn/ mouflons n
mufflon
A species of wild sheep, Ovis orientalis musimon, syn. Ovis aries musimon, endemic to Sardinia and Corsica. [from c. 1770]

mouldboard mouldboards n
vändskiva
A curved blade on a plough that serves to turn over the furrow.

mouldy /ˈmoʊldi/ more mouldy most mouldy mouldier mouldiest adj
möglig
Covered with mould.

moult /moʊlt/ /mɒlt/ /məʊlt/ moults n
ruggning ömsning
The skin or feathers cast off during the process of moulting.

moult /moʊlt/ /mɒlt/ /məʊlt/ v
rugga ömsa
(intransitive) To shed or lose a covering of hair or fur, feathers, skin, horns, etc, and replace it with a fresh one.
(transitive) To shed in such a manner.

mount /maʊnt/ [maʊnt] [maʊnʔ] [mãʊ̃(n)ʔ] mounts n
riddjur
An animal, usually a horse, used to ride on (unlike a draught horse).

mount /maʊnt/ [maʊnt] [maʊnʔ] [mãʊ̃(n)ʔ] v
bestiga
(transitive) To place oneself on (a horse, a bicycle, etc.); to bestride.
montera aptera bestiga inrikta uppgå
(obsolete, transitive) To cause (something) to rise or ascend; to drive up; to raise; to elevate; to lift up.
stiga
(intransitive, rare) To rise on high; to go up; to be upraised or uplifted; to tower aloft; to ascend; often with up.
montera
(transitive, computing) To attach (a drive or device) to the file system in order to make it available to the operating system.
tillta öka
(intransitive, sometimes, with up) To increase in quantity or intensity.
lägra
(transitive) To have sexual intercourse with someone.
anträda inleda
(transitive) To begin (a campaign, military assault, etc.); to launch.
arrangera
(transitive) To prepare and arrange the scenery, furniture, etc. for use in (a play or production).

mountain /ˈmaʊn.tən/ /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/ [ˈmaʊn.tn̩] [ˈmãʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩] [ˈmæ̃ʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩] mountains n
berg
(countable) An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit. [from 12th c.]
(countable) Something very large in size or quantity; a huge amount; a great heap. [from 15th c.]

mountain bearberry /ˈmaʊn.tɪn ˈbɛəbɛɹi/ mountain bearberries n
ripbär
A species of bearberry (Arctous alpina, syn. Arctostaphylos alpina).

mountain bike mountain bikes n
mountainbike
(cycling) A bicycle specially designed for off-road riding, typically with straight, flat handlebars, a heavier frame than road bikes, higher ground clearance, and wider tires, sometimes with knobs on them for greater traction.

mountain chain mountain chains n
bergskedja fjällkedja
(geography) A series of mountain ranges stretching across a continent.

mountain chickadee mountain chickadees n
bergtita
Poecile gambeli, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

mountain cranberry /ˈmaʊn.tɪn ˈkɹænbɛɹi/ mountain cranberries n
ripbär
Mountain bearberry (Actous alpina (syn. Arctostaphylos alpina).

mountain hare mountain hares n
skoghare
A Eurasian species of hare, Lepus timidus, found mainly in tundra regions. [from 19th c.]

mountain pass mountain passes n
bergspass
A low point in a mountain range that allows travelers to cross the range.

mountain range mountain ranges n
bergskedja
(geography) A series of adjoining mountains, often in a line.

mountain reindeer mountain reindeer n
ren
A subspecies of reindeer, found wild in southern Norway and Kola peninsula in Russia; Rangifer tarandus tarandus. A semi-domesticated variant is widely herded by the Sami in northern Scandinavia.

mountain shrike mountain shrikes n
filippintörnskata
Lanius validirostris, a small bird endemic to the Philippines.

mountain spinach n
trädgårdsmålla
A plant in the amaranth family used as a leaf vegetable, Atriplex hortensis.

mountain wagtail mountain wagtails n
bergärla
Motacilla clara, a species of wagtail of the family Motacillidae from sub-Saharan Africa

mountaineer /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪə̯(ɹ)/ /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪɹ/ [ˌmãʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩ˈiəɹ] [ˌmæ̃ʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩ˈiəɹ] mountaineers n
bergsbestigare bergsklättrare
A person who climbs mountains for sport or pleasure. [from 19th c.]

mountaineering mountaineerings n
bergsbestigning bergsklättring
The sport of climbing mountains.

mountainous /ˈmaʊn.tən.əs/ /ˈmaʊn.tɪn.əs/ [-ʔn̩-] [ˈmæʊn.tn̩.əs] [ˈmæ̃ʊ̃(n)-] more mountainous most mountainous adj
bergig fjällrik
Having many mountains; characterized by mountains; of the nature of a mountain; rough (terrain); rocky.

mountaintop mountaintops n
bergstopp
The summit of a mountain.

mounted /ˈmaʊntɪd/ adj
beriden ridande
On horseback.

mourn /mo(ː)ɹn/ /moən/ /moɹn/ /mɔːn/ /mʊən/ /mʊɹn/ [ˈmo̞ɹn] v
sörja
(ambitransitive) To express sadness or sorrow for; to grieve over (especially a death).

mouse /maʊs/ /maʊz/ /mʌʊs/ /mʌʊz/ mice n
mus datormus
Any small rodent of the genus Mus.
(computing) (plural mice or, rarely, mouses) An input device that is moved over a pad or other flat surface to produce a corresponding movement of a pointer on a graphical display.

mouse pad /ˈmaʊs.pæd/ mouse pads n
musmatta
(US, Australia, computing) A pad with surface used to enhance the movement of a computer mouse.

mouser /ˈmaʊsə(ɹ)/ /ˈmaʊzə(ɹ)/ mousers n
råttfångarkatt
A cat that catches mice, kept specifically for the purpose. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

mousetrap /ˈmaʊsˌtɹæp/ mousetraps n
musfälla råttfälla
(countable) A device for capturing or killing mice and other rodents.

moustache /məˈstaːʃ/ /məˈstæʃ/ /məˈstɐːʃ/ /məˈstɑːʃ/ /məˈstɒʃ/ /ˈmʌstæʃ/ moustaches n
mustasch
A growth of facial hair between the nose and the upper lip.

moustached /məˈstɑːʃt/ /ˈmʌstæʃt/ adj
mustaschprydd
Having a moustache.

moustachioed adj
mustaschprydd
(of a man or his face) Possessing a moustache or moustachio.

mouth /maʊð/ /maʊθ/ /mʌʊθ/ [məʊθ] mouths n
mun käft
(anatomy) The opening of a creature through which food is ingested.
mynning flodmynning åmynning
The end of a river out of which water flows into a sea or other large body of water.
mynning
An outlet, aperture or orifice.

mouth-to-mouth resuscitation mouth-to-mouth resuscitations n
mun-mot-mun-metoden

mouthbrooder /ˈmaʊθbɹuːdə/ /ˈmaʊθˌbɹudɚ/ mouthbrooders n
munruvare
(zoology) Any animal that cares for its offspring, either eggs or juveniles, by holding them in its mouth for extended periods of time.

mouthfeel mouthfeels n
munkänsla
The texture of food, drink, etc. as perceived by the mouth.

mouthful mouthfuls mouthsful n
munfull
The amount that will fit in a mouth.

mouthguard mouthguards n
munskydd
A device that fits into the mouth over one or both arches of teeth, which is usually made of plastic. They may be used to protect aginst injury during sport or fighting, or may serve a medical purpose.

mouthpiece /ˈmaʊθˌpiːs/ mouthpieces n
munstycke
The part of a telephone that is held close to the mouth.
The part of a wind instrument that is held in or against the mouth.

mouthwash mouthwashes n
munvatten munskölj
A liquid used to clean one's mouth.

movable more movable most movable adj
flyttbar
Capable of being moved, lifted, carried, drawn, turned, or conveyed, or in any way made to change place or posture; not fixed or stationary

move /muːv/ moves n
flytt
The event of changing one's residence.
drag flytt
(board games) The act of moving a token on a gameboard from one position to another according to the rules of the game.

move /muːv/ v
flytta röra röra sig flytta på sig röra på sig flytta sig
(transitive, ergative) To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another
röra
(transitive) To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion, to excite (for example, an emotion).
föreslå
(transitive, intransitive) To propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit
flytta
(transitive, obsolete) To mention; to raise (a question); to suggest (a course of action); to lodge (a complaint).

move heaven and earth v
röra upp himmel och jord
(idiomatic) To do whatever is necessary, including extreme or unusual actions; to go to extremes.

move house v
flytta

move in v
flytta in
(intransitive) To start living or working in a new place; to transport one's belongings to a new home or workplace; to make one's home or workplace into a suitable environment.

move out v
flytta ut
(idiomatic, intransitive) To vacate one's place of residence or employment.

movement /ˈmuːv.mənt/ movements n
rörelse
Physical motion between points in space.
A trend in various fields or social categories, a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals
sats
(music) A large division of a larger composition.

mover movers n
flyttare
Someone who or something that moves.
motionär
Someone who proposes a motion at a meeting.

movie /ˈmuːvi/ movies n
film
(chiefly, North America, AU) A recorded sequence of images displayed on a screen at a rate sufficiently fast to create the appearance of motion; a film.

movie star movie stars n
filmstjärna
A leading actor in a movie, especially one perceived as a celebrity.

moving /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ more moving most moving adj
rörlig
(not comparable) That moves or move.
rörande
Causing or evoking deep emotions.

moving box moving boxes n
flyttlåda flyttkartong
A box for transporting household goods during relocation.

mow /moʊ/ /məʊ/ v
klippa slå meja
(transitive) To cut down grass or crops.

mow down v
meja ner
(transitive, figuratively, by extension) To kill or slaughter, or to injure by knocking down, especially in large numbers and in a ruthless manner.

mower /ˈmoʊ.ɚ/ /ˈməʊ.ə(ɹ)/ mowers n
slåttermaskin
A farm machine used in hay production (sickle mower, finger-bar mower).

moxibustion /ˌmɒksɪˈbʌst͡ʃən/ moxibustions n
moxibustion
(folk medicine) The burning of moxa against the skin to treat pain or illness.

mozzarella /mut.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ /mɑt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ /mɒt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ /mʌt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ mozzarellas mozzarelle n
mozzarella
Soft Italian cheese made from cow's or buffalo's milk and commonly used as a pizza topping and in salads etc.

mu /mju/ /mjuː/ /muː/ mus n
my
The 12th letter of the Modern Greek alphabet.

much /mʊt͡ʃ/ /mʌt͡ʃ/ more most adv
mycket
To a great extent.

much /mʊt͡ʃ/ /mʌt͡ʃ/ more most determiner
mycket mycken
A large amount of. [from 13th c.]

much ado about nothing /mʌtʃ əˈduː əˈbaʊt ˈnʌθɪŋ/ phraseologicalUnit
mycket väsen för ingenting
(idiomatic) A lot of fuss or bother about something trivial.

much less conjunction
än mindre
(idiomatic) Let alone; to say nothing of.

muck /mʊk/ /mʌk/ mucks n
smörja
Slimy mud, sludge.
Anything filthy or vile. Dirt; something that makes another thing dirty.

muck /mʊk/ /mʌk/ v
mocka
To shovel muck.

muckrake muckrakes n
dyngraka
A rake for scraping up dung.

mucous membrane mucous membranes n
slemhinna mukosa
(anatomy) A membrane which secretes mucus. It forms the lining of various body passages that communicate with the air, such as the respiratory, genitourinary, and alimentary tracts including the mouth, nasal passages, vagina, and urethra.

mucus /ˈmjuːkəs/ muci mucuses n
slem
(physiology) A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.

mud /mʌd/ muds n
lera gyttja
A mixture of water and soil or fine grained sediment.

mud bath mud baths n
gyttjebad

mud volcano mud volcanoes mud volcanos n
lervulkan
(vulcanology, geology) A conical structure formed by the eruption of rock fragments and wet mud along with hot gases.

mud wrestling n
gyttjebrottning
A form of entertainment in which people wrestle in mud.

muddle /ˈmʌd(ə)l/ /ˈmʌdl̩/ muddles n
oreda röra virrvarr
A mixture; a confusion; a garble.

muddle-headed more muddle-headed most muddle-headed adj
vimsig virrig
Characterized by vague or confused thinking: foolish, dull-witted, semi-conscious.

muddy /ˈmʌdi/ muddier muddiest adj
lerig
Covered or splashed with, or full of, mud.

mudflow mudflows n
slamström
A type of landslide characterized by large flows of mud and water.

mudguard mudguards n
stänkskärm framskärm
A cover over the wheels of a vehicle, or a flap behind that wheel, to prevent water and mud being projected.

mudslide mudslides n
lerskred ras slamström
A geological event in which viscous mud flows down an incline.

mudslinging mudslingings n
pajkastning
Casting aspersions with intent to discredit.

muesli /ˈmjuːsli/ /ˈmjuːzli/ mueslis n
müsli
A breakfast dish based on uncooked rolled oats and fruit.

muezzin /muˈɛ.zɪn/ muezzins n
muezzin böneutropare
(Islam) The person who issues the call to prayer from one of the minarets of a mosque.

muff /mʌf/ muffs n
tabbe
(slang, chiefly, _, sports) An error, a mistake; a failure to hold a ball when once in the hands. [from 19th c.]

muffin /ˈmʌfɪn/ muffins n
muffins
A cupcake-shaped baked good (for example of cornbread, banana bread, or a chocolate dough), sometimes glazed but typically without frosting, eaten especially for breakfast (in contrast to a cupcake, which is a dessert).

muffler /ˈmʌflɚ/ mufflers n
ljuddämpare
(US, automotive) Part of the exhaust pipe of a car that dampens the noise the engine produces.

mufti /ˈmʊfti/ /ˈmʌfti/ muftis n
mufti
(countable, Islam) A Muslim scholar and interpreter of sharia law, who can deliver a fatwa.

mug /mʌɡ/ mugs n
mugg dumbom
A large cup for beverages, usually having a handle and used without a saucer.A mug
tryne
(slang, often, derogatory) The face.
dumbom
(slang, derogatory) A gullible or easily-cheated person.

mug /mʌɡ/ v
råna
(transitive) To assault for the purpose of robbery.

mug shot mug shots n
förbrytarfoto mugshot
A photograph taken of the head and shoulders, often from the front and in profile, usually taken in conjunction with somebody's arrest.

mugger /ˈmʌɡə/ /ˈmʌɡɚ/ muggers n
sumpkrokodil
A large crocodile, Crocodylus palustris, of southwest Asia, having a very broad wrinkled snout.

mugwort /ˈmʌɡwɜːt/ /ˈmʌɡwɝt/ mugworts n
malört
Any of several aromatic plants of the genus Artemisia native to Europe and Asia.
gråbo
Artemisia vulgaris, traditionally used medicinally.

mujahid /mʊˈdʒɑːhɪd/ mujahideen mujahidin mujahids n
mujahid jihadist
(Islam) A Muslim engaging in jihad, especially armed jihad; a jihadist.

mujik /muːˈʒiːk/ /ˈmuː(d)ʒɪk/ mujiki mujiks n
muzjik
A Russian (male) peasant. [from 16th c.]

mulatto /m(j)ʊˈlætəʊ/ /muˈlɑtoʊ/ mulattoes mulattos n
mulatt
(historical, now, sometimes, pejorative) A person of mixed black and white descent, especially a person with one black and one white parent or two mulatto parents.

mulberry /ˈmʌlbəɹi/ /ˈmʌlbɛɹi/ /ˈmʌlbɹi/ mulberries n
mullbär
(countable) The fruit of this tree.

mulch /mʌlt͡ʃ/ mulches n
komposttäckning täckmedel
(agriculture, horticulture) Any material used to cover the top layer of soil to protect, insulate, or decorate it, or to discourage weeds or retain moisture.

mulch /mʌlt͡ʃ/ v
täcka
(agriculture) To apply mulch.

mule /mjuːl/ mules n
mula mulåsna
The generally sterile male or female hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.

muleteer /ˌmjuːləˈtɪə(ɹ)/ muleteers n
mulåsnedrivare
A mule driver.

mulled wine mulled wines n
glögg
Red wine with spices (e.g. cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger) served hot.

mullet /ˈmʌlət/ /ˈmʌlɪt/ mullets n
multe
A fish of the family Mullidae (order Syngnathiformes), especially the genus Mullus (the red mullets or goatfish).
hockeyfrilla
A hairstyle where the hair is kept short on the top and sides and long at the back.

mullion /ˈmʌliən/ mullions n
fönsterpost spröjs
(architectural element) A vertical bar between the panes of glass or casements of a window or the panels of a screen.

multi- /ˈmʌl.taɪ/ /ˈmʌl.ti/ prefix
multi-
Many; pertaining to many things.

multibillionaire multibillionaires n
mångmiljardär
A person with a net worth of multiple billions, typically measured in US dollars.

multicellular adj
multicellulär flercellig
(biology, of an organism) That has many cells, often differentiated in function.

multicolored /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌləd/ /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌlɚd/ more multicolored most multicolored adj
flerfärgad mångfärgad
(American spelling) Having multiple colors.

multicultural /ˌmʌltiˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹəl/ more multicultural most multicultural adj
mångkulturell multikulturell
Relating or pertaining to several different cultures.

multiculturalism /ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃəɹəˌlɪz(ə)m/ multiculturalisms n
multikulturalism mångkulturalism
The characteristics of an organization, society, city etc. which has many different ethnic or national cultures mingling freely; political or social policies which support or encourage such coexistence. [from 20th c.]

multiculture multicultures n
mångkultur
A culture made up of many heterogeneous elements; a multicultural society or collective.

multidimensional adj
flerdimensionell
(mathematics) Having more than two dimensions.

multidisciplinary more multidisciplinary most multidisciplinary adj
flervetenskaplig multidisciplinär mångvetenskaplig
Relating to multiple areas of study.

multifaceted more multifaceted most multifaceted adj
mångfacetterad mångsidig
Having many aspects; nuanced or diverse.

multigrain adj
flerkorn
(of a food) Containing multiple types of grain, usually in processed form

multihull /ˈmʌltihʌl/ multihulls n
Flerskrovsbåt flerskrovsbåt
A boat with two or more hulls.

multilayer adj
flerskiktad mångskiktad
Any system of multiple layers, especially of multiple monolayers

multilingual /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl/ more multilingual most multilingual adj
flerspråkig mångspråkig
Of, relating to, or involving multiple languages.
flerspråkig
(of a person) Able to communicate in a number of languages.

multilingualism multilingualisms n
flerspråkighet mångspråkighet
the condition of being multilingual; the ability to speak multiple languages

multimedia /məltiˈmiːdi.ə/ n
multimedia
The combined use of sound, video, and text to present an idea.

multimillionaire multimillionaires n
mångmiljonär multimiljonär
A person whose net worth is multiple million dollars, pounds, euros or some other currency.

multinational adj
multinationell
(of a business organization) Operating, or having subsidiary companies in multiple countries (especially more than two).
Of, or involving more than two nations (externally between countries or internally in a country).

multiplayer /ˌmʌl.tiˈpleɪ.əɹ/ [ˌmɐɫtiˈpl̥eɪ̯ə] [ˌmʌɫtiˈpl̥eɪ̯ɚ] adj
multiplayer flerspelar-
(games) Requiring or allowing multiple (or more than the usual two) players to play simultaneously

multiplayer /ˌmʌl.tiˈpleɪ.əɹ/ [ˌmɐɫtiˈpl̥eɪ̯ə] [ˌmʌɫtiˈpl̥eɪ̯ɚ] multiplayers n
multiplayer flerspelar-
(games, uncountable) The feature of a video game where multiple human players play simultaneously.
(in the plural) Video game players who play multiplayer games.

multiple /ˈml̩tɪpl̩/ /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ adj
flera flera stycken flerfaldig
Having more than one element, part, component, or function, having more than one instance, occurring more than once, usually contrary to expectations (can be followed by a singular).

multiple /ˈml̩tɪpl̩/ /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ multiples n
multipel
(mathematics) A whole number that can be divided by another number with no remainder.

multiple inheritance n
multipelt arv
(programming, object-oriented) The ability to inherit from more than one superclass in a single subclass.

multiple rocket launcher multiple rocket launchers n
raketartilleri

multiple sclerosis n
multipel skleros
(pathology) A chronic disease of the brain and spinal cord characterized by changes in sensation, visual problems, weakness, depression, difficulties with coordination and speech, impaired mobility and disability.

multiple-choice adj
flerval

multiple-choice question multiple-choice questions n
flervalsfråga
(education) A question where several answers are presented and the respondent must choose the correct one.

multiplication /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/ multiplications n
multiplikation förökning
(countable, arithmetic) A calculation involving multiplication.
multiplikation
The process of multiplying or increasing in number; increase.

multiplication sign multiplication signs n
multiplikationstecken
(mathematics) Any symbol (in particular ×, * or ·) used to denote the operation of multiplication.

multiplication table multiplication tables n
multiplikationstabell
(arithmetic) A table showing the products of each of the integers from 1 to 10 (or, especially formerly, 12) with each of the integers from 1 to 10 (or 12).

multiplicative /ˈmʌltɪplɪˌkeɪtɪv/ /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪkətɪv/ adj
multiplikativ
Of or pertaining to multiplication.
(mathematics, of a function, etc.) Distributive over multiplication.

multiplicative identity multiplicative identities n
multiplikativ identitet
(algebra) An element of an algebraic structure, generally denoted 1, which is an identity for a multiplicative operation (generally denoted × or *, or by concatenation).

multiplicity multiplicities n
multiplicitet mångfald
The state of being made of multiple diverse elements.

multiply /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ v
multiplicera
(transitive, arithmetic, with by) To perform multiplication on (a number).
(intransitive, arithmetic) To perform multiplication.

multiset multisets n
multimängd
(set theory) A generalized type of set in which multiple occurrences of an element are permitted.

multitool multitools n
multiverktyg
A portable hand tool that combines several individual functions in a single assembly or body; thus:

multivalued adj
flervärd

multiverse /ˈmʌltiːˌvɜ(ɹ)s/ /ˈmʌltəˌvɝs/ /ˈmʌltɪˌvɜːs/ multiverses n
multiversum
(physics, cosmology) The hypothetical group of all the possible universes in existence.

mum /mʌm/ mums n
mamma
(UK, Ireland, Canada, New England, South Africa, India, Singapore) Mother.

mumble /ˈmʌmbəl/ v
mumla
(transitive, intransitive) To speak unintelligibly or inaudibly; to fail to articulate.

mumbo jumbo /mʌmbəʊˈdʒʌmbəʊ/ mumbo jumbos n
blaj rappakalja
(by extension) Any confusing or meaningless speech; nonsense, gibberish.

mummer /ˈmʌm.ə/ /ˈmʌm.ɚ/ mummers n
mimare
A person who dons a disguising costume, as for a parade or a festival.
An actor in a pantomime; one who communicates entirely through gesture and facial expression.

mummification mummifications n
mumifiering mumifikation
The preserving of a dead body, by making it into a mummy.

mummify v
mumifiera
(intransitive) To become a mummy.

mummy /ˈmʌmi/ mummies n
mamma
(chiefly, UK, New England, usually, childish) mother.
mumie
(countable, by extension) A reanimated embalmed human corpse, as a stock character in horror films. [from 20th c.]

mummy brown /ˌmʌmi ˈbɹaʊn/ mummy browns n
egyptiskt brunt mumiebrunt
(painting, historical) A brown pigment originally prepared from the ground-up remains of Egyptian animal or human mummies mixed with bitumen, etc. [from 19th c.]

mumps n
påssjuka parotit
(pathology) A contagious disease caused by the Mumps virus of the genus Rubulavirus, mostly occurring in childhood, which causes swelling of glands in the face and neck.

munch /mʌntʃ/ v
mumsa
(often with "on") To chew with a grinding, crunching sound, and with the mouth closed.
To eat vigorously or with excitement.

mundane /mʌnˈdeɪn/ mundaner mundanest adj
världslig
Worldly, earthly, profane, vulgar as opposed to heavenly.

municipal /mjuˈnɪsɪpəl/ more municipal most municipal adj
kommun-
Of or pertaining to a municipality (a city or a corporation having the right of administering local government).

municipality /mjʊˌnɪsɪˈpælɪti/ municipalities n
kommun
A district with a government that typically encloses no other governed districts; a borough, city, or incorporated town or village.

munificence /mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/ munificences n
frikostighet givmildhet generositet
The quality of being munificent; generosity.

munificent /mjuˈnɪfɪsn̩t/ more munificent most munificent adj
frikostig givmild generös
(of a person or group) Very liberal in giving or bestowing.

muntin muntins n
spröjs
(architectural element) One of the separators between panes of glass in a composite window.

muntjac /ˈmʌntd͡ʒæk/ /ˈmʌntd͡ʒɑːk/ muntjacs n
muntjak
Any of various species of east Asian deer of the genus Muntiacus, having short antlers and a barking call.

muon /ˈmjuːɒn/ muons n
myon
(physics) An unstable elementary particle in the lepton family, having similar properties to the electron but with a mass 207 times greater.

muon neutrino muon neutrinos n
myonneutrino
A leptonic elementary particle having about half the mass of an electron and no charge.

muppet /ˈmʌpət/ /ˈmʌpɛt/ /ˈmʌpɪt/ muppets n
mupp
(UK, Ireland, Australian, NZ, Canada, Eastern US, South Africa) An incompetent or foolish person.

mural crown mural crowns n
murkrona
A crown or headpiece representing city walls or towers, used as a military decoration in Ancient Rome and later as a heraldic symbol in Europe.

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ murders n
mord
(uncountable, legal, in jurisdictions which use the felony murder rule) The act of committing or abetting a crime that results in the killing of a person, regardless of intent, and even if the committer or abettor is not the one who killed the person: felony murder.

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ v
mörda
To kill (a person or persons) unlawfully, especially with predetermination
döda
(figuratively, colloquial, hyperbolic) To kick someone's ass or chew someone out (used to express one’s anger at somebody).
sluka
(figuratively, colloquial, British) To devour, ravish.

murder weapon murder weapons n
mordvapen
A weapon used to commit a murder.

murderer /ˈmɜːdəɹə/ /ˈmɝdəɹɚ/ murderers murderess n
mördare mörderska
A person who commits murder.

murderess /-ɹəs/ /mɜːdəˈɹɛs/ /ˈmɜːdəɹɪs/ /ˈmɜːdɹɪs/ /ˈmɝdəɹəs/ murderer murderesses n
mörderska
a woman who commits murder.

murderous /ˈmɜːdəɹəs/ /ˈmɜːdɹəs/ /ˈmɝdəɹəs/ /ˈmɝdɹəs/ more murderous most murderous adj
mordisk
Of a person: intending or likely to commit murder; bloodthirsty, homicidal.
dödlig
(often, figuratively) Of an object: used to commit murder; capable of causing death; deadly, fatal.
mördande
(by extension) Very difficult.

murmur /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.mɚ/ murmurs n
mummel
(countable, uncountable) Any low, indistinct sound, like that of running water.
(cardiology, medicine) The sound made by any condition which produces noisy, or turbulent, flow of blood through the heart.
A muttered complaint or protest; the expression of dissatisfaction in a low muttering voice; any expression of complaint or discontent.

murmur /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.mɚ/ v
mumla
(intransitive) To speak or make low, indistinguishable noise; to mumble, mutter. [from 14th c.]

murrey /ˈmʌɹi/ adj
mullbärsfärgad
Of a mulberry colour.

murrey /ˈmʌɹi/ murreys n
mullbär mullbärsfärg
(tincture) A tincture, the colour of mulberries, between gules (red) and purpure (purple).

muscarine muscarines n
muskarin
(biochemistry) An extremely poisonous alkaloid, obtained from fly agaric, that disrupts the action of acetylcholine neurotransmitter.

muscle /ˈmʌ.sl̩/ /ˈmʌ.səl/ muscles n
muskel sena
(uncountable) A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.
muskel
(countable) An organ composed of muscle tissue.
(uncountable, figurative) Strength, force.

muscle memory muscle memories n
muskelminne
The physiological adaptation of the body to repetition of a specific physical activity, resulting in increased neuromuscular control when performing that activity again.

muscovite muscovites n
muskovit
(mineral) A pale brown mineral of the mica group, being a basic potassium aluminosilicate with the chemical formula KAl2(Si3Al)O10(OH,F)2; used as an electrical insulator etc.

muscular /ˈmʌ.skjəl.ɚ/ /ˈmʌ.skjʊl.ə/ more muscular most muscular adj
muskulär muskel
(relational) Of, relating to, or connected with muscles.
muskulös biffig
Brawny, thewy, having strength.
muskulös muskulär
Having large, well-developed muscles.

muscular dystrophy muscular dystrophies n
muskeldystrofi
(pathology) A group of genetic diseases which cause progressive skeletal muscle weakness, defects in muscle proteins, and the death of muscle cells and tissue.

muse /mjuz/ /mjuːz/ muses n
musa
(of people) A source of inspiration.

museum /mjuˈziəm/ /mjuˈzæm/ /mjuːˈziːəm/ /mjəˈziːəm/ [mjuˈzɛəm] musea museums n
museum
A building or institution dedicated to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, and educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, cultural or artistic value.

mushroom /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/ /ˈmʌʃˌɹʊm/ mushrooms n
svamp sopp
A fungus producing such fruiting bodies.

mushroom /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/ /ˈmʌʃˌɹʊm/ v
explodera
(intransitive, figurative) To grow quickly to a large size or rapidly increase in scope or scale.
plocka svamp
To gather mushrooms.

mushroom cloud mushroom clouds n
svampmoln
A large cloud of smoke, flame and debris that rises into the sky as a result of a large explosion, especially after a nuclear explosion, characterized by a long shaft rising from the ground into a much-larger or more-spread-out top, reminiscent of a mushroom in shape.

music /ˈmjuzɪk/ /ˈmjuːzɪk/ musics n
musik
A series of sounds organized in time, usually employing some combination of harmony, melody, rhythm, tempo, etc., often to convey a mood.
(figuratively) Any interesting or pleasing sounds.

music box music boxes n
speldosa
A box that generates or plays music, particularly one using mechanical means rather than electronic, generally using a cylinder or disk containing the music.

music centre music centres n
musikanläggning stereo stereoanläggning
(British) An integrated home audio system.

music of the spheres n
sfärernas harmoni
A continuous, glorious, harmonious set of sounds that are not audible to ordinary human beings, said in ancient and medieval Western cosmology to be produced by the movement of the celestial bodies.

music school /ˈmjuːzɪkˌskuːl/ music schools n
musikskola
A school whose main objective is teaching music.

music stand music stands n
notställ
A stand made for holding pages or books of sheet music.

music theory n
musikteori musiklära
The field of study dealing with how music works, typically examining the language and notation of music, the patterns and structures in composers' techniques, and so on.

music therapy music therapies n
musikterapi
Any of various supposed therapeutic uses of music.

music to someone's ears /ˈmjuzɪk tə ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈɪɚz/ /ˈmjuːzɪk tə ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈɪəz/ n
musik i mina öron
(idiomatic) A spoken expression or a sound which is pleasing; specifically, some good news, or welcome information or remarks.

music video music videos n
musikvideo
A short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes.

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ more musical most musical adj
musik musikalisk
Of, belonging or relating to music, or to its performance or notation.
melodisk välljudande
Pleasing to the ear; sounding agreeably; having the qualities of music; melodious; harmonious.
musikalisk musikbegåvad
Fond of music; discriminating with regard to music; gifted or skilled in music.

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ musicals n
musikal musikalfilm
A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

musical chairs n
hela havet stormar
(games) A children's game in which players circle a group of chairs. There is one chair fewer than the number of players. When someone who is not watching stops playing music, everybody sits down, and the player left without a chair is eliminated.
(figuratively) Any activity which results in repeated, pointless shuffling of people or objects.

musical instrument musical instruments n
musikinstrument
A device, object, contrivance or machine used to produce musical notes or sounds.

musical notation musical notations n
musiknotation
(music) A system that represents music through the use of written symbols.

musical scale musical scales n
tonskala
A set of musical notes, typically ordered in pitch.

musicality /ˌmju.zɪ.ˈkæ.lɪ.ti/ musicalities n
musikalitet
The condition of being musical.

musician /mjuˈzɪʃən/ musicians n
musiker musikant
A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, occupation, or profession.

musicology /mjuːzɪˈkɒlədʒi/ musicologies n
musikvetenskap
(music) the scholarly or scientific study of music, as in historical research, musical theory, or the physical nature of sound.

musk /mʌsk/ musks n
mysk
A greasy secretion with a powerful odour, produced in a glandular sac of the male musk deer and used in the manufacture of perfumes.

musk ox musk oxen n
myskoxe
An Arctic mammal, Ovibos moschatus of the Caprinae subfamily of the family Bovidae, having a thick coat and long curved horns.

musket /ˈmʌskət/ /ˈmʌskɪt/ muskets n
musköt
A kind of firearm formerly carried by the infantry of an army, originally fired by means of a match, or matchlock, for which several mechanical appliances (including the flintlock, and finally the percussion lock) were successively substituted; ultimately superseded by the rifle.

musketeer /ˈmʌskətə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌskɪtə(ɹ)/ musketeers n
musketör
(military) A foot soldier armed with a musket.
(military) In 17th- and 18th-century France, a member of the royal household bodyguard.

muskmelon muskmelons n
sockermelon
A type of melon, Cucumis melo subsp. melo, with sweet orange flesh and a rough skin resembling netting.

muskrat /ˈmʌskɹæt/ muskrats n
bisam bisamråtta
A large aquatic rodent (Ondatra zibethicus).

mussel /ˈmʌsəl/ mussels n
mussla
Any of several groups of bivalve shellfish with elongated, asymmetrical shells.

must /məs(t)/ /ˈmʌst/ musts n
måste
Something that is mandatory or required.
must
Fruit juice that will ferment or has fermented, usually from grapes.

must /məs(t)/ /ˈmʌst/ v
måste
(modal, _, auxiliary, defective) To do as a requirement; indicates that the sentence subject is required as an imperative or directive to execute the sentence predicate, with failure to do so resulting in a failure or negative consequence.

mustang /ˈmʌs.tæŋ/ mustangs n
mustang
A small, hardy, naturalized (feral) horse of the North American west.

mustard /ˈmʌstəɹd/ [ˈmas.təd] [ˈmɐs.təd] [ˈmʊs.təd] [ˈmʌs.tɚd] adj
senapsfärgad senapsgul
Of a dark yellow colour.

mustard /ˈmʌstəɹd/ [ˈmas.təd] [ˈmɐs.təd] [ˈmʊs.təd] [ˈmʌs.tɚd] mustards n
senap
The leaves of the mustard plant, used as a salad.
The tomalley of a crab, which resembles the condiment.
senapsgul
Dark yellow colour, the colour of mustard.

mustard gas mustard gases n
senapsgas
A highly cytotoxic vesicant, C4H8Cl2S, used in World War I that is known to cause skin burns, blisters, inflammation, edema, and potentially other respiratory effects.

mustard greens n
brunsenap sareptasenap
Brassica juncea, a mustard plant with edible leaves, seeds, and stem.

mustard seed mustard seeds n
senapsfrö senapskorn
A small, round seed of the mustard plant.

muster /ˈmʌs.tə/ /ˈmʌs.tɚ/ v
uppbåda

musty /ˈmʌstɪ/ mustier mustiest adj
unken
Having an odour or taste of mould; also (generally) , having a stale or unfresh odour or taste.

mutagen /ˈmjuːtəd͡ʒn̩/ mutagens n
mutagen
Any agent or substance that can cause genetic mutation.

mutagenic more mutagenic most mutagenic adj
mutagen
Capable of causing mutation

mutagenicity mutagenicities n
mutagenicitet
(uncountable) The condition of being mutagenic.

mutant /ˈmju(t)n̩(t)/ /ˈmjuːtənt/ mutants n
mutant
(genetics) That has mutated, with one or more new characteristics from a mutation.

mutate /mjuːˈteɪt/ /ˈmju.teɪt/ v
mutera
(intransitive) To undergo mutation.
(transitive) To cause mutation.

mutation /mjuˈteɪʃən/ mutations n
mutation
Any alteration or change.
(genetics) Any heritable change of the base-pair sequence of genetic material.
(linguistics) An alteration in a particular sound of a word, especially the initial consonant, which is triggered by the word's morphological or syntactic context and not by its phonological context.

mute /mjuːt/ /mɪu̯t/ muter mutest adj
stum
Not having the power of speech; dumb. [from 15th c.]
tyst
Silent; not making a sound. [from 15th c.]
Not giving a ringing sound when struck; said of a metal.

mute /mjuːt/ /mɪu̯t/ mutes n
stum
(obsolete, theatre) An actor who does not speak; a mime performer. [16th–19th c.]
A person who does not have the power of speech. [from 17th c.]
sordin
(music) An object for dulling the sound of an instrument, especially a brass instrument, or damper for pianoforte; a sordine. [from 18th c.]

mute /mjuːt/ /mɪu̯t/ v
stänga av tysta
(transitive) To silence, to make quiet.
mjuta stänga av
(transitive) To turn off the sound of.

mute swan mute swans n
knölsvan
A species of white plumaged swan, Cygnus olor, having a distinctive orange bill with a black tip, native to Eurasia and widely introduced elsewhere as an ornamental waterbird.

mutilate /ˈmjuː.tɪ.lət/ /ˈmjuː.tɪ.lɪt/ /ˈmjuː.tɪˌleɪt/ v
stympa
To physically harm as to impair use, notably by cutting off or otherwise disabling a vital part, such as a limb.

mutilation mutilations n
stympning
The act of mutilating or the state of being mutilated.

mutineer mutineers n
myterist
Someone who participates in mutiny.

mutiny /ˈmju.tə.ni/ /ˈmjut.ni/ mutinies n
myteri resning uppror
An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.

mutism /ˈmjuːtɪzəm/ mutisms n
mutism
A psychological disorder in which the sufferer cannot speak in certain situations.

mutoscope mutoscopes n
mutoskop

mutt /mʊt/ /mʌt/ mutts n
byracka blandrashund gatukorsning
A mongrel dog (or sometimes cat); an animal of mixed breed or uncertain origin.

mutter /ˈmʌtə/ /ˈmʌtɚ/ mutters n
mutter
A repressed or obscure utterance; an instance of muttering.

mutter /ˈmʌtə/ /ˈmʌtɚ/ v
muttra
To utter words, especially complaints or angry expressions, indistinctly or with a low voice and lips partly closed; to say under one's breath.

mutton /ˈmʌtn̩/ [ˈmʌʔn̩] muttons n
fårkött lammkött
The meat of sheep used as food.

mutual /ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl/ more mutual most mutual adj
ömsesidig
Having the same relationship, each to each other.

mutual admiration society mutual admiration societies n
klubb för inbördes beundran
(idiomatic, derogatory) A group of two or more people, in a workplace or other social environment, who routinely express considerable esteem and support for one another, sometimes to the point of exaggeration or pretense.

mutualism /ˈmju.t͡ʃu.əˌlɪz.m̩/ /ˈmjuː.tʃʊ.əˌlɪz.m̩/ mutualisms n
mutualism
(ecology) Any interaction between two species that benefits both; typically involves the exchange of substances or services.

mutuality mutualities n
ömsesidighet
The property of being mutual.

mutually /-lɪ/ /-tʃwə-/ /ˈmjut͡ʃuəli/ /ˈmjuːtʃʊəli/ more mutually most mutually adv
ömsesidigt
in the same way, each to the other; reciprocally

mutually exclusive adj
ömsesidigt uteslutande
(logic, probability theory) Describing multiple events or propositions such that the occurrence of any one implies the nonoccurrence of all other events or propositions.

muumuu /ˈmuːmuː/ muumuus n
muumuu
A long loose-fitting dress made of lightweight fabric printed with bright, stylized Hawaiian themes (such as flowers and palm branches).

muzzle /ˈmʌzəl/ muzzles n
nos mule
The protruding part of an animal's head which includes the nose, mouth and jaws.
munkorg
A device used to prevent an animal from biting or eating, which is worn on its snout.
mynning
(firearms) The mouth or the end for entrance or discharge of a gun, pistol etc., that the bullet emerges from.
(chiefly, Scotland) A piece of the forward end of the plow-beam by which the traces are attached.

muzzle /ˈmʌzəl/ v
sätta munkavle på tysta ner
(transitive, figuratively) To restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); to gag; to silence; to censor.

muzzle brake muzzle brakes n
mynningsbroms
(firearms) A device placed at the muzzle of a firearm to reduce the recoil energy by redirecting the escaping gases.

muzzle velocity muzzle velocities n
utgångshastighet
(firearms) The velocity of a discharged projectile at the muzzle of a firearm.

muzzleloader muzzleloaders n
mynningsladdare
A variety of firearm in which the weapon is loaded from the end that discharges the projectile (the muzzle).

my /maɪ/ /mi/ /mə/ /mɪ/ determiner
min mitt
Belonging to me.

my ass interjection
fan heller i helvete heller jo tjena
(slang, vulgar) Indicates disapproval, disagreement, or disbelief, often with a tone of disregard, disdain, or disgust, referring to the buttocks.

my blood type is ... phraseologicalUnit
min blodgrupp är ...
Indicates the speaker's blood type.

my car has broken down phraseologicalUnit
jag har fått motorstopp
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my foot interjection
pyttsan
(idiomatic) Indicates disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust or disbelief.

my name is phraseologicalUnit
jag heter mitt namn är
A common way to identify oneself.

mycelium /maɪˈsi.li.əm/ mycelia n
mycel
The vegetative part of any fungus, consisting of a mass of branching, threadlike hyphae, often underground.

mycological adj
mykologisk svamp-
Of or pertaining to mycology or to fungi

mycologist /maɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/ mycologists n
mykolog
A person who studies, professes or practices mycology.

mycology /maɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /maɪˈkɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
mykologi svampkännedom
The study of fungi, in the wide sense.

mycoplasma mycoplasmas mycoplasmata n
mycoplasma
Any infectious bacterium of the genus Mycoplasma, often specifically Mycoplasma pneumoniae

mycorrhiza mycorrhizae mycorrhizas n
svamprot
(ecology, botany, mycology) A plant root formed in symbiosis with a fungus; the symbiosis between the mycelium of a fungus and the roots of a plant. [from 19th c.]

mycosis /maɪˈkoʊsɪs/ mycoses n
svampinfektion
(disease) An infection caused by a fungus.

myelin sheath myelin sheaths n
myelinskida
(neuroanatomy) An envelope of myelin that surrounds nerve fibres.

myeloma myelomas myelomata n
myelom
(pathology, oncology) A malignant tumour arising from cells of the bone marrow, specifically plasma cells.

myocardium myocardia myocardiums n
myokardium hjärtmuskulatur
(anatomy, cardiology) The muscular substance of the heart; the middle of the three layers forming the outer wall of the human heart.

myofibril myofibrils n
myofibrill
(muscle) Any of the cylindrical organelles, found within muscle cells, that are the contractile unit of muscles.

myoma /maɪˈoʊmə/ myomas myomata n
myom
(pathology) A tumor composed of muscle tissue, usually benign and commonly occurring in the uterus and the esophagus.

myopia /maɪˈoʊ.pi.ə/ /maɪˈəʊ.pɪ.ə/ myopias n
kortsiktighet
(figurative) A lack of imagination, discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning.

myopic /maɪˈoʊpɪk/ /maɪˈɑpɪk/ /maɪˈɒpɪk/ more myopic most myopic adj
närsynt
Near-sighted; unable to see distant objects unaided.

myosin /ˈmaɪ.oʊsɪn/ myosins n
myosin
(biochemistry) Any of a large family of motor proteins found in eukaryotic tissues, allowing mobility in muscles.

myriad /ˈmɪɹi.æd/ /ˈmɪɹi.əd/ adj
oräknelig otalig
(modifying a plural noun) Great in number; innumerable, multitudinous [from 18th c.]

myriad /ˈmɪɹi.æd/ /ˈmɪɹi.əd/ myriads n
myriad
(historical) Ten thousand; 10,000 [from 16th c.]
myriad otal otalig mängd
A countless number or multitude (of specified things) [from 16th c.]

myrrh /mɜɹ/ [mɜː(ɹ)] [mɝ] myrrhs n
myrra
A red-brown resinous material, the dried sap of a tree of the species Commiphora myrrha, used as perfume, incense or medicine.

myrtle /ˈmɜːtl̩/ /ˈmɝtl̩/ [ˈmɝtɫ̩] [ˈmɝɾɫ̩] myrtles n
myrten
An evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Myrtus, native to southern Europe and north Africa.

myself /maɪˈsɛlf/ pronoun
mig mig själv
(reflexive pronoun) Me, as direct or indirect object the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition, when the speaker is also the subject. [from 9th c.]
Me (as the object of a verb or preposition). [from 10th c.]

mysophilia /ˌmaɪsəʊ̆ˈfɪlɪə/ n
mysofili
A sexual dependency on something soiled or filthy, usually a kind of undergarment after use.

mysterious /məˈstɪɹi.əs/ /mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/ /mɪˈstɪɹi.əs/ more mysterious most mysterious adj
mystisk mysteriös
Of unknown origin.

mystery /ˈmɪst(ə)ɹi/ mysteries n
mysterium mystär
Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown.

mystery play mystery plays n
mysteriespel
(performing arts) A medieval dramatic performance depicting events from Christian scriptures, especially events from the life of Jesus Christ.

mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ more mystic most mystic adj
mystisk
Of, or relating to mystics, mysticism or occult mysteries; mystical.
Mysterious and strange; arcane, obscure or enigmatic.

mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ mystics n
mystiker
Someone who practices mysticism.

mystical /ˈmɪstɪkl̩/ /ˈmɪstɪkəl/ more mystical most mystical adj
mystisk
Relating to mystics or mysticism.

mystify /ˈmɪstɪfaɪ/ v
förbrylla mystifiera
(transitive) To thoroughly confuse, befuddle, or bewilder.

myth /mɪθ/ myths n
myt
A commonly-held but false belief, a common misconception; a fictitious or imaginary person or thing; a popular conception about a real person or event which exaggerates or idealizes reality.
An invented story, theory, or concept.

mythical /ˈmɪθɪkəl/ more mythical most mythical adj
mytisk
Existing in myth.

mythological /ˌmɪθəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
mytologisk
Of, or relating to myths or mythology.

mythology /mɪˈθɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /mɪˈθɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ mythologies n
mytologi
(countable, _, and, _, uncountable) The collection of myths of a people, concerning the origin of the people, history, deities, ancestors and heroes.
(countable, and, uncountable) A similar body of myths concerning an event, person or institution.

mythomania mythomanias n
mytomani
A compulsion to tell lies and exaggerate the truth.

mythomaniac /ˌmɪθəʊˈmeɪniæk/ /ˌmɪθəˈmeɪniæk/ mythomaniacs n
mytoman
Someone who suffers from mythomania.

myxoma myxomas myxomata n
myxom
A tumor consisting of primitive connective tissue and mucous elements.

mâche n
vårklynne vårsallat
Valerianella locusta, a small dicot annual plant of the family Caprifoliaceae often cultivated as a salad green or herb.

métier /ˈmɛtjeɪ/ métiers n
styrka kall
Any activity that is pursued as a trade or profession; a calling.
styrka
An activity to which a person is particularly suited.
An outstanding or beneficial feature.

n-dimensional adj
n-dimensionell
(mathematics) Having an arbitrary number of dimensions.

n-gram /ˈɛnˌɡɹæm/ /ˈɛŋˌɡɹæm/ n-grams n
n-gram
(computational linguistics) A contiguous sequence of n items (usually characters or words) from a given sequence of text or speech, used in analysis.

n-heptane n
n-heptan
(organic compound) The saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon (CH3(CH2)5CH3).

n-word n-words n
n-ord
(euphemistic) The word nigger or nigga or nigra.

n/a adj
inte tillämpbar
not applicable
i.u. ingen uppgift
not available

naan /næn/ /nɑn/ /nɑːn/ naans n
naanbröd
A type of round, flat bread baked in a tandoor popular in South and Central Asian cuisine.

nab /næb/ v
haffa
(informal, transitive) To seize, arrest or take into custody (a criminal or fugitive).

nabob /ˈneɪbɑb/ /ˈneɪbɒb/ nabobs n
nabob
(historical) An Indian ruler within the Mogul empire.
(by extension) Someone of great wealth or importance.

nacelle /nəˈsɛl/ nacelles n
gondol
A separate streamlined enclosure mounted on an aircraft to house, originally, an engine, and now also cargo or crew.

nachos /ˈnætʃəʊz/ /ˈnɑt͡ʃoʊz/ n
nachos
A Mexican dish of tortilla chips, covered in melted cheese and sometimes other ingredients.

nadir /neɪˈdɪə(ɹ)/ /neɪˈdɪɚ/ /ˈneɪ.də(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪ.dɚ/ /ˈneɪˌdɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪˌdɪɚ/ /ˈnæd.ɪə(ɹ)/ nadirs n
lågvattenmärke nadir
The point of the celestial sphere, directly opposite the zenith; inferior pole of the horizon; point of the celestial sphere directly under the place of observation.

naevus flammeus n
eldsmärke
(anatomy) A vascular birthmark or naevus, usually on the head and neck, consisting of an overgrowth of capillaries which produce a reddish to purplish discoloration of the skin.

nag /neɪɡ/ /nɛɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ nags n
hästkrake krake ök
An old, useless horse.

nag /neɪɡ/ /nɛɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ v
tjata
(ambitransitive) To repeatedly remind or complain to (someone) in an annoying way, often about insignificant or unnecessary matters.
älta
To bother with persistent thoughts or memories.

nah [næː] [nɑː] [nẽː] interjection
nä
(informal) No.

nail /neɪl/ [neɪ̯ɫ] nails n
nagel spik
The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
spik nagel
A spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials. The nail is generally driven through two or more layers of material by means of impacts from a hammer or other device. It is then held in place by friction.

nail /neɪl/ [neɪ̯ɫ] v
spika nagla
(intransitive) To drive a nail.
(transitive, slang) To expose as a sham.
(military) To spike, as a cannon.

nail clipper nail clippers n
nagelklippare
A mechanical device used to trim fingernails and toenails.

nail file nail files n
nagelfil
A small file made of soft metal, or a board covered with fine sandpaper, for filing and shaping one's fingernails and toenails.

nail gun nail guns n
spikpistol
An electrically or pneumatically powered gun used to drive nails into a surface.

nail polish nail polishes n
nagellack
A cosmetic lacquer applied to the fingernails or toenails.

nail polish remover nail polish removers n
nagellackborttagningsmedel nagellackborttagare
A solvent used to remove nail polish, usually mostly acetone.

nail scissors n
nagelsax
Small, usually curved scissors for cutting the fingernails and toenails.

nailbrush /ˈneɪl.bɹʌʃ/ nailbrushes n
nagelborste
A small brush, with firm bristles, used to clean the fingernails or to scrub the hands.

naive /naɪˈiːv/ /nɑːˈiːv/ more naive most naive adj
naiv blåögd oskyldig
Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.

naked /ˈneɪkɪd/ /ˈnɛkɪd/ more naked most naked adj
naken näck avklädd bar blottad
Bare, not covered by clothing.

naked eye naked eyes n
blotta ögat
Eyesight, unaided by equipment such as a telescope or microscope.

namaste /ˈnʌməsteɪ/ namastes n
namaste
The traditional greeting when saying the word namaste, with folded hands and a slight bow.

namby-pamby more namby-pamby most namby-pamby namby-pambier namby-pambiest adj
mjäkig
Lacking vigor or decisiveness; spineless; wishy-washy.

name /neɪm/ names n
namn
Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing.
Reputation.

name /neɪm/ v
namnge döpa
(ditransitive) To give a name to.
(transitive, Westminster system politics) To initiate a process to temporarily remove a member of parliament who is breaking the rules of conduct.
nämna
(transitive) To mention, specify.
(transitive) To publicly implicate by name.
utnämna benämna
(transitive) To designate for a role.

name and shame v
hänga ut
(idiomatic, transitive) To publish the name of (a person or organization that has committed some transgression) so as to single them out for individual blame and censure.

name day name days n
namnsdag
The feast day of the saint after whom one is named.

name names v
inga namn nämnda
(idiom) To identify specific people, especially people involved in misdeeds or other secretive activity.

nameless adj
namnlös
Not having a name; unnamed.

namely /ˈneɪmli/ adv
nämligen
Specifically; that is to say.

nameplate nameplates n
namnskylt
A plate or plaque inscribed with a name.

namesake /ˈneɪmseɪk/ namesakes n
namne
A person with the same name as another.

namespace /ˈneɪmspeɪs/ namespaces n
namnrymd
(programming) A conceptual space that groups classes, identifiers, etc. to avoid conflicts with items in unrelated code that have the same names.

nametag nametags n
namnlapp
A tag with one's name inscribed on it.

naming convention naming conventions n
namnkonvention
A collection of rules followed by a set of names which allow users to deduce useful information, based on the names' character sequence and knowledge of the rules followed; such as Manhattan's East-West streets being called "Streets" and its North-South streets being called "Avenues".

nanite nanites n
nanit
(scifi) Synonym of nanorobot

nanny /ˈnæni/ nannies n
barnflicka barnpassare
A child's nurse.

nanny state nanny states n
förmyndarstat
(pejorative) A state whose government institutions are authoritative and over-paternalistic, interfering with and controlling people's lives. [from mid-20th c.]

nano- /ˈnænoʊ/ /ˈnænəʊ/ prefix
nano-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−9 (short scale billionth or long scale milliardth). Symbol: n
Derived from the nanotechnology industry.
(diminutive) Very small.

nanocrystal nanocrystals n
nanokristall
A crystalline entity whose size is measured in nanometers; an individual nanometer-sized crystal of such a material.

nanometre /ˈnænəˌmiːtə(ɹ)/ nanometres n
nanometer
An SI subunit of length equal to 10-9 metres. Symbol: nm

nanorobot nanorobots n
nanorobot
A nanoscale robot.

nanosecond nanoseconds n
nanosekund
(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−9 seconds. Symbol: ns

nap /nap/ /næp/ naps n
tupplur
lo lugg
A soft or fuzzy surface, generally on fabric or leather.

nap /nap/ /næp/ v
ta en tupplur
To have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.

napa cabbage napa cabbages n
kinakål salladskål
A species of Chinese cabbage, Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis, commonly used as an ingredient in East-Asian cuisines.

napalm /ˈneɪ.pɑlm/ /ˈneɪ.pɑːm/ napalms n
napalm
A highly flammable, viscous substance, designed to stick to the body while burning, used in warfare as an incendiary especially in wooded areas.

nape /neɪp/ napes n
nacke
The back part of the neck.

napkin /ˈnæp.kɪn/ napkins n
servett
A serviette; a (usually rectangular) piece of cloth or paper used at the table for wiping the mouth and hands for cleanliness while eating.

napkin ring napkin rings n
servettring
A ring for holding napkins along with cutlery.

naprapathy /næˈpɹæpəθi/ n
naprapati

narcissism /ˈnɑɹsəˌsɪzm/ /ˈnɑːsəˌsɪzm/ narcissisms n
narcissism
Excessive love of oneself.

narcissistic /ˌnɑɹ.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ /ˌnɑː.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ more narcissistic most narcissistic adj
narcissistisk
Having an inflated idea of one's own importance.
Obsessed with one's own self image and ego.

narcissus /nɑɹˈsɪsəs/ narcissi narcissuses n
narciss
Any of several bulbous flowering plants, of the genus Narcissus, having white or yellow cup- or trumpet-shaped flowers, notably the daffodil

narcolepsy /ˈnɑː(ɹ)kəˌlɛpsi/ narcolepsies n
narkolepsi
(pathology) A disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable attacks of deep sleep, often brief, sometimes accompanied by paralysis and hallucinations

narcomania n
narkomani
A pathological craving for or addiction to narcotics or alcohol.

narcotic /nɑː(ɹ)ˈkɒtɪk/ more narcotic most narcotic adj
narkotisk
Of, or relating to narcotics.
(pharmaceutical effect) Inducing sleep; causing narcosis.

narcotic /nɑː(ɹ)ˈkɒtɪk/ narcotics n
narkotika knark
(pharmaceutical drug) Any substance or drug that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour; in some contexts, especially in reference to the opiates-and-opioids class, especially in reference to illegal drugs, and often both.
knark narkotika
Any type of numbing or soothing drug.

narrate /nəˈɹeɪt/ /nəˈɹæɪt/ /ˈnæɹeɪt/ /ˈnɛɹ.eɪt/ v
berätta förtälja
(transitive) To relate (a story or series of events) in speech or writing.

narrative /ˈnæɹətɪv/ /ˈnɛɹətɪv/ narratives n
berättelse
That which is narrated.

narrator /-nəˈɹeɪtɚ/ /-ɹətɚ/ /nəˈɹeɪtə/ /ˈnæˌɹeɪtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] narrators n
berättare
(narratology) The person or the "voice" whose viewpoint is used in telling a story.
(film, and, television) The person providing the voice-over in a documentary.

narrow /ˈnæɹoʊ/ /ˈnæɹəʊ/ /ˈnɛ(ə)ɹoʊ/ narrower narrowest adj
smal trång långsmal
Having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.

narrow-minded more narrow-minded most narrow-minded adj
trångsynt enkelspårig stelbent trångsinnad
Having restricted or rigid views, and being unreceptive to new ideas.
trångsynt fördomsfull intolerant
Intolerant, bigoted or prejudiced.

narrowing narrowings n
förträngning
The process of becoming narrow.

narthex /ˈnɑɹθɛks/ /ˈnɑːθɛks/ narthexes narthices n
narthex
(architecture) A western vestibule leading to the nave in some Christian churches.

narwhal /ˈnɑɹwɔl/ /ˈnɑɹwəl/ /ˈnɑɹʍɑl/ /ˈnɑɹʍɔl/ /ˈnɑɹʍəl/ /ˈnɑɹˌweɪl/ /ˈnɑɹˌʍeɪl/ /ˈnɑːwəl/ /ˈnɑːʍəl/ /ˈnɑːˌweɪl/ /ˈnɑːˌʍeɪl/ narwhal narwhals n
narval
Monodon monoceros, an Arctic cetacean that grows to about 20 feet (6 meters) long, the male having a single horn-like tusk, a twisted, pointed canine tooth that projects forward.

nasal /ˈneɪ.zəl/ more nasal most nasal adj
nasal näsa
(anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to the nose or to the nasion.

nasal /ˈneɪ.zəl/ nasals n
nasalljud näsljud
(phonetics) Ellipsis of nasal consonant.
(phonetics) Ellipsis of nasal vowel.
(zootomy) A plate, or scale, on the nose of a fish, etc.

nasal bone nasal bones n
näsben
(skeleton, zootomy) Either of two bones of the skull of vertebrates above the fishes which lie in front of the frontal bones and in humans are oblong in shape forming by their junction the bridge of the nose and partly covering the nasal cavity.

nasal cavity nasal cavities n
näshåla
(anatomy) In higher vertebrates, a large air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face.

nasal septum nasal septa nasal septums n
nässkiljevägg
(anatomy) A bony and cartilaginous partition in the nose, separating the left and right airways in the nose and dividing the two nostrils.

nasalization nasalizations n
nasalering nasalitet
(phonetics, uncountable) the articulation of a vowel or continuant consonant in such a way that air flows through the nose at the same time as it flows through the mouth

nasalize v
nasalera
(phonetics) To lower the soft palate so that air flows through the nose during the articulation of a speech sound.

nasturtium /nasˈtɜːʃəm/ /næsˈtɝʃəm/ /nəsˈtɜːʃəm/ /nəsˈtɝʃəm/ nasturtia nasturtiums n
krasse källfräne
The popular name of any of the plants in the Tropaeolum genus of flowering plants native to south and central America.

nasty /ˈnaː.sti/ /ˈnæs.ti/ /ˈnɑː.sti/ nastier nastiest adj
snuskig
(now, _, chiefly, _, US) Dirty, filthy. [from 14th c.]
ful snuskig
Indecent or offensive; obscene, lewd. [from 17th c.]

nation /ˈneɪ̯.ʃən/ /ˈneɪ̯.ʃɪn/ nations n
nation
(collective) A historically constituted, stable community of people, formed based on a common language, territory, economic life, ethnicity and/or psychological make-up manifested in a common culture.
stat nation
(international, _, legal, metonymically) A sovereign state; (loosely, metonymically, proscribed) a country.
nation studentnation
(chiefly, historical) An association of students based on its members' birthplace or ethnicity.

nation of laws nations of laws n
rättsstat
(chiefly, US) A nation-state that is subject to the rule of law.

nation-state nation-states n
nationalstat
(government, politics) A political entity (a state) associated with a particular cultural entity (a nation) and a sovereign territorial unit.

national /ˈnaʃn(ə)l/ /ˈnaʃn̩(ə)l/ /ˈnæʃn(ə)l/ /ˈnæʃən(ə)l/ more national most national adj
nationell
Pertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation. [from 16th c.]

national /ˈnaʃn(ə)l/ /ˈnaʃn̩(ə)l/ /ˈnæʃn(ə)l/ /ˈnæʃən(ə)l/ nationals n
medborgare
A subject of a nation.

national anthem national anthems n
nationalsång
(nonstandard) The official song of a constituent state of a country.

national archive national archives n
riksarkiv
A place for storing materials relating to the history of a nation, usually operated by the government of that nation.

national day national days n
nationaldag
A day marking a country's establishment as a sovereign entity, typically a celebration of its independence, revolution or former ruler.

national debt national debts n
statsskuld
(economics) Any money owed by the government of a nation.

national emblem national emblems n
nationalsymbol
The official emblem that represents a nation.

national park national parks n
nationalpark
An area of land that is not built upon, but reserved by the national government for conservation of nature and usually also for recreational use.

national sports team national sports teams n
landslag
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national treasure national treasures n
Nationalskatt
A person, place, or object that is deemed to be of value to an entire nation, usually due to its cultural significance.

nationalisation nationalisations n
förstatligande
The act of taking formerly private assets into public or state ownership.

nationalism /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/ nationalisms n
nationalism
Patriotism; the idea of supporting one's country, people or culture.
(UK, Ireland) Support for the union of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

nationalist /ˈnæʃ.nə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/ more nationalist most nationalist adj
nationalistisk
Of or relating to nationalism.

nationalist /ˈnæʃ.nə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/ nationalists n
nationalist
An advocate of nationalism.

nationality /-ˈnæl.ti/ /-ˈnæl.ə.ti/ /ˌnæʃ.əˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌnæʃ.ˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ nationalities n
nationalitet
National origin or identity; legal membership of a particular nation or state, by origin, birth, naturalization, ownership, allegiance or otherwise. [from 18th c.]

nationality sign nationality signs n
nationalitetsmärke
An oval sign attached to the back of a road vehicle to show the nationality of the vehicle.

nationalize /ˈnæʃənəlaɪz/ v
nationalisera förstatliga socialisera
(archaic) To make national; to make a nation of; to endow with the character and habits of a nation, or the peculiar sentiments and attachment of citizens of a nation.

nationwide /ˌneɪ.ʃənˈwaɪd/ adj
landsomfattande
Extending throughout an entire nation.

native /ˈneɪtəv/ /ˈneɪtɪv/ more native most native adj
inhemsk
(of or relating to the native inhabitants of the Americas, or of Australia).

native speaker native speakers n
modersmålstalare (person) med ... som modersmål
(linguistics) A person who grew up with a particular language as their mother tongue.

native-born adj
infödd
Being a native and inhabitant of the same place; living where one was born.

nativity play nativity plays n
julspel
(Christianity) A dramatic depiction of the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, commonly performed by children in churches and in Christian schools during the Christmas season.

nativity scene nativity scenes n
julkrubba
(Christianity) A depiction—which may be pictorial, dramatic, or by means of figurines—of the birth of Jesus Christ in a manger, as described in the New Testament account.

natural /ˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ more natural most natural adj
naturlig
Normally associated with a particular person or thing; inherently related to the nature of a thing or creature. [from 14th c.]
As expected; reasonable, normal; naturally arising from the given circumstances. [from 14th c.]
Pertaining to death brought about by disease or old age, rather than by violence, accident etc. [from 16th c.]
Pertaining to birth or descent; native.
Related genetically but not legally to one's father; born out of wedlock, illegitimate. [from 15th c.]

natural /ˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ naturals n
återställningstecken
(music) The symbol ♮ used to indicate such a natural note.
naturbegåvning
One with an innate talent at or for something. [from 18th c.]

natural child natural children n
kärleksbarn
An illegitimate child, a child born to unmarried parents.

natural disaster natural disasters n
naturkatastrof
Any natural phenomenon that causes great damage and loss of life.

natural gas natural gases n
naturgas
A mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons associated with petroleum deposits; mostly methane with smaller amounts of ethane, propane and butane; principally used as a fuel.

natural history natural histories n
naturhistoria
The study of all living things, especially their origins, evolution and interrelationships.
The study of all natural phenomena: botany, zoology, mineralogy, etc.

natural law natural laws n
naturrätt
(law, philosophy) The set of universal legal or moral principles said to be discernible from nature by reason alone; one of these principles.

natural logarithm natural logarithms n
naturliga logaritmen
(mathematics) The logarithm in base e: either the function that given x returns y such that ey = x, or the value of y given by the function.

natural number natural numbers n
naturligt tal
(mathematics) a positive integer {1, 2, 3, ...}
(mathematics) a non-negative integer {0, 1, 2, ...}

natural numbers n
naturliga tal
(mathematics) The set of positive integers, {1, 2, 3, ...}.
(mathematics, computer science) The set of non-negative integers, {0, 1, 2, 3, ...}.

natural resource natural resources n
naturresurs naturtillgång
Any source of wealth that occurs naturally, especially minerals, fossil fuels, timber, etc.

natural science natural sciences n
naturvetenskap
Any science involved in studying phenomena or laws of the physical world: physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and so on.

natural selection n
naturligt urval
(evolutionary theory) A process by which heritable traits conferring survival and reproductive advantage to individuals, or related individuals, tend to be passed on to succeeding generations and become more frequent in a population, whereas other less favourable traits tend to become eliminated; the differential survival and reproduction of phenotypes.

naturalist naturalists n
naturforskare
(philosophy) A person who believes in or advocates the tenets of philosophical or methodological naturalism. [from 16th c.]

naturalistic more naturalistic most naturalistic adj
naturalistisk
Of or relating to philosophical or methodological naturalism.

naturalize /ˈnæt͡ʃəɹəˌlaɪz/ /ˈnæt͡ʃɹəˌlaɪz/ v
naturalisera
To grant citizenship to someone not born a citizen.

naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəli/ more naturally most naturally adv
naturligt
In a natural manner.
av naturen naturligt
Inherently or by nature.
naturligtvis givetvis
Surely or without any doubt.

nature /ˈneɪ.tʃə/ /ˈneɪ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈnæe.tʃə/ /ˈnæɪ̯.tʃə/ /ˈnɛː.tʃɐ/ [ˈnæetʃə] [ˈnɐetʃə] natures n
natur
(uncountable, often, _, capitalized) The way things are, the totality of all things in the physical universe and their order, especially the physical world in contrast to spiritual realms and flora and fauna as distinct from human conventions, art, and technology.
The essential or innate characteristics of a person or thing which will always tend to manifest, especially in contrast to specific contexts, reason, religious duty, upbringing, and personal pretense or effort.

nature lover nature lovers n
naturälskare

nature reserve nature reserves n
naturreservat
An area of land managed to conserve wildlife or plant habitat or other natural features.

naturism /ˈneɪ.t͡ʃəɹˌɪz.əm/ naturisms n
naturism
The belief in or practice of going nude in social settings, often in mixed-gender groups, specifically either in cultures where this is not the norm or for health reasons.

naturopathy naturopathies n
naturmedicin naturopati naturopatisk medicin
(alternative medicine) A system of therapy that avoids synthetic drugs and surgery, while emphasizing the use of natural remedies (plants and the elements) and physical means (massage, acupuncture) to treat illness.

naughty /ˈnɑɾi/ /ˈnɔɾi/ /ˈnɔːti/ naughtier naughtiest adj
stygg
Mischievous; tending to misbehave or act badly (especially of a child). [from 17th c.]

nausea /ˈnɑsi.ə/ /ˈnɑzi.ə/ /ˈnɑʃə/ /ˈnɑʒə/ /ˈnɔsi.ə/ /ˈnɔzi.ə/ /ˈnɔʃə/ /ˈnɔʒə/ /ˈnɔːsɪə/ /ˈnɔːzɪə/ nauseae nauseas nauseæ n
illamående
A feeling of illness or discomfort in the digestive system, usually characterized by a strong urge to vomit.

nauseous /ˈnɑːʃəs/ /ˈnɑːʒəs/ /ˈnɔːsiːəs/ /ˈnɔːziːəs/ /ˈnɔːʃəs/ /ˈnɔːʒəs/ more nauseous most nauseous adj
kväljande
Causing nausea; sickening or disgusting. [from 17th c.]
illamående
(proscribed) Afflicted with nausea; sick. [from 19th c.]

nautical chart nautical charts n
sjökort
(nautical) A map of a maritime area showing characteristics which are relevant for navigation.

nautical mile nautical miles n
nautisk mil distansminut sjömil
A unit of length corresponding approximately to one minute of arc of latitude along any meridian. By international agreement it is exactly 1,852 metres (approximately 6,076 feet or 1.151 statute mile).
(historical) Synonym of sea mile, a historical Scandinavian unit of distance equal to about 4 nmi.

nautilus /ˈnɑ.tɪ.ləs/ /ˈnɔ.tɪ.ləs/ /ˈnɔː.tɪ.ləs/ nautili nautiluses n
pärlbåt
A marine mollusc, of the family Nautilidae native to the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean, which has tentacles and a spiral shell with a series of air-filled chambers, of which Nautilus is the type genus.

naval /ˈneɪvəl/ adj
flotta sjö örlog
(nautical) Of or relating to a navy.

naval base naval bases n
flottbas marinbas örlogsbas
(military) an installation in a port or harbour used as a centre of operations by the country's navy.

naval mine naval mines n
sjömina
(military) An explosive device placed in the water and intended to destroy or deter vessels.

nave /neɪv/ naves n
skepp
(architecture) The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances.
nav
A hub of a wheel.

navel /ˈneɪbəl/ /ˈneɪvəl/ navels n
navel
(anatomy) The indentation or bump remaining in the abdomen of mammals where the umbilical cord was attached before birth.

navel-gazing /ˈneɪvəlˌɡeɪzɪŋ/ navel-gazings n
navelskådning
(derogatory) Excessive focus on oneself; self-indulgent introspection. [from 1950s]

navicular bone navicular bones n
båtben
(anatomy) One of the tarsal bones of the foot or one of the carpal bones of the wrist.

navigability navigabilities n
farbarhet
The state of being navigable.

navigate /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
navigera surfa
(transitive) To plan, control and record the position and course of a vehicle, ship, aircraft, etc., on a journey; to follow a planned course.
navigera
(intransitive) To travel over water in a ship; to sail.

navigation /nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ navigations n
navigation navigering
(uncountable) The theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a road vehicle, ship, aircraft, or spaceship.
sjöfart luftfart lufttrafik sjötrafik
(uncountable) Traffic or travel by vessel, especially commercial shipping.

navigator navigators n
navigatör
A person who navigates, especially an officer with that responsibility on a ship or an aircrew member with that responsibility on an aircraft.
sjöfarare
A sea explorer.

navy /ˈneɪvi/ more navy most navy adj
marinblå
(color) Having the dark blue colour of navy blue.

navy /ˈneɪvi/ navies n
marin flotta
(countable) A country's entire maritime military force, including ships and personnel.

navy blue navy blues n
marinblått
A dark blue color.

naïveté /nɑˌiːvəˈteɪ/ /nɑˌiːvˈteɪ/ naïvetés n
naivitet
Lack of sophistication, experience, judgement or worldliness; artlessness; gullibility; credulity.

neap /niːp/ adj
nipflod
(of a tide) Low; lowest; the ebb or lowest point of a tide.
Designating a tide which occurs just after the first and third quarters of the moon, when there is the least difference between high tide and low tide.

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪə/ /nɪɚ/ [nɪː] nearer nearest adj
nära
Physically close.

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪə/ /nɪɚ/ [nɪː] preposition
i närheten av
Physically close to, in close proximity to.

near-death experience near-death experiences n
näradödenupplevelse
A sensation of detachment from one's body, the presence of a tunnel of light, the apparent viewing of one's own body from on high, and similar manifestations, experienced by people whose heart and brain have temporarily ceased to function.

nearby /ˌnɪə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ more nearby most nearby adj
nära i närheten
adjacent, near, close by

nearby /ˌnɪə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ more nearby most nearby adv
i närheten
next to, close to

nearly /ˈniːɹli/ /ˈnɪəli/ /ˈnɪɹli/ more nearly most nearly nearlier nearliest adv
nästan uppemot
In close approximation; almost, virtually. [from 17th c.]

nearsightedness nearsightednesses n
närsynthet myopi
The property of being nearsighted, myopia.

neat /ˈniːt/ neater neatest adj
prydlig
Clean, tidy; free from dirt or impurities.

nebula /ˈnɛbjʊlə/ nebulae nebulas nebulæ n
nebulosa
(astronomy) A cloud in outer space consisting of gas or dust (e.g. a cloud formed after a star explodes).

nebulously /ˈnɛb.jʊ.ləs.li/ more nebulously most nebulously adv
oklart suddigt
In a manner like that of a cloud or haze.
suddigt
As if viewed through a cloud or haze.
oklart
Vaguely, without clear purpose or specific intention.

necessary /ˈnɛsəsɹi/ /ˈnɛsəɹi/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/ more necessary most necessary necessarier necessariest adj
nödvändig behövlig
Required, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.

necessitate /nəˈsɛsəˌteɪt/ /nɪˈsɛsɪteɪt/ v
kräva nödvändiggöra
(transitive) To make necessary; to behove; to require (something) to be brought about. [from early 17th c.]

necessity /nɪˈsɛsəti/ necessities n
förnödenhet
nödvändighet behov nöd
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
nödvändighet
Something necessary; a requisite; something indispensable.
Something which makes an act or an event unavoidable; an irresistible force; overruling power.

necessity is the mother of invention proverb
nöden är uppfinningarnas moder
A person who is in great need of something will find a way to obtain it.

necessity knows no law proverb
nöden har ingen lag
A person who is in great need of something will find a way to obtain it, and violate the law if needed.

neck /nɛk/ necks n
hals
(anatomy) The part of the body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals.
The tapered part of a bottle toward the opening.
(music) The extension of any stringed instrument on which a fingerboard is mounted

neckerchief /ˈnɛkə(ɹ)tʃiːf/ /ˈnɛkə(ɹ)tʃɪf/ neckerchiefs neckerchieves n
halsduk sjal snusnäsduk
A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.

necklace /ˈnɛkləs/ /ˈnɛklɪs/ necklaces n
halsband
An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.
pärlband
(figuratively) Anything resembling a necklace in shape.

neckline /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/ necklines n
urringning
The line formed by the edge of an article of clothing that surrounds the neck, especially as seen at the front.

necktie /ˈnɛk.taɪ/ neckties n
slips
A strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front. See also bowtie.

necro- /ˈnɛk.ɹəʊ/ prefix
nekro-
death or dead tissue.

necrocracy /nəˈkɹɑkɹəsi/ /nɛˈkɹɒkɹəsi/ necrocracies n
nekrokrati
A form of government where a dead person is recognised as its head; usually a deceased former leader.

necrology /nɛˈkɹɒlədʒi/ necrologies n
dödslista
A listing of people who have died during a specific period of time.
dödsannons dödsruna
A notice of death.

necromancer /ˈnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˌmænsə/ /ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsɚ/ necromancers n
nekromant
A person who practices or performs necromancy.

necromancy /ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsi/ necromancies n
nekromanti
Loosely, any sorcery or witchcraft, especially involving death or the dead, particularly sorcery involving raising or reanimating the dead.

necrophile /ˈnɛkɹəʊ̆faɪl/ necrophiles n
nekrofil
(sexuality) One who is subject to necrophilia.

necrophilia /nɛkɹoʊˈfɪli.ə/ /nɛkɹoʊˈfɪljə/ /ˌnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə/ necrophilias n
nekrofili
(sexuality) A pathological attraction to dead bodies, especially sexual attraction or intercourse.
(medicine) Pathological fascination with death.

necrophiliac necrophiliacs n
nekrofil
a person who engages in necrophilia

necropolis /nə-/ /nɛˈkɹɑpələs/ /nɛˈkɹɒplɪs/ /nɛˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ /nɪ-/ necropoleis necropoles necropoli necropolises n
nekropol
(chiefly, historical, also, figuratively) A cemetery; especially a large one in or near a city.

necropsy /nɪˈkɹɒpsi/ /ˈnɛkɹɑpsi/ /ˈnɛkɹɒpsi/ necropsies n
obduktion
(medicine) The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death. [from 19th c.]

necrosis necroses n
nekros
(pathology) The localized death of cells or tissues through injury, disease, or the interruption of blood supply.

nectar /ˈnɛk.tə/ /ˈnɛk.təɹ/ nectars n
nektar
(chiefly, _, mythology) The drink of the gods. [from 16th c.]
(by extension) Any delicious drink, now especially a type of sweetened fruit juice. [from 16th c.]
(botany) The sweet liquid secreted by flowers to attract pollinating insects and birds. [from 17th c.]

nectarine /ˈnɛk.tə.ɹiːn/ nectarines n
nektarin
A cultivar of the peach with smooth rather than fuzzy skin.
(obsolete) A nectar-like liquid medicine.

need /nid/ /niːd/ [nɪi̯d] needs n
behov
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
nöd
Lack of means of subsistence; poverty; indigence; destitution.

need /nid/ /niːd/ [nɪi̯d] v
behöva
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.
måste nödgas
(intransitive) To be required; to be necessary.

neediness /ˈniː.di.nəs/ needinesses n
bekräftelsebehov
The characteristic of being needy.

needle /ˈniː.dəl/ needles n
nål sticka synål visare
A long, thin, sharp implement usually for piercing as in sewing, embroidery, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections, sutures, etc; or a blunt but otherwise similar implement used for forming loops or knots in crafts such as darning, knitting, tatting, etc.
nål
(informal) A sensor for playing phonograph records, a phonograph stylus.
barr nål
(entomology) Any of various species of damselfly of the genus Synlestes, endemic to Australia.

needle furze n
nålginst
Genista anglica, a shrubby flowering plant of the family Fabaceae.

needle gun needle guns n
nålgevär
(historical) A firearm that has a needle-like firing pin.

needle in a haystack needles in a haystack needles in haystacks n
nål i en höstack
(idiomatic) Something that is difficult or impossible to locate.

needlecase needlecases n
nålhus
A case in which needles are kept.

needlenose pliers n
näbbtång
A variety of pliers with long, narrow extensions of the gripping faces, used to reach into narrow spaces.

needs must when the devil drives proverb
nöden har ingen lag
There is sometimes no choice but to do some specific thing.

needy /ˈniːdi/ needier neediest adj
behövande
In need; poor.

nefarious /nɪˈfeː.ɹi.əs/ /nɪˈfɛɹ.i.əs/ /nɪˈfɛː.ɹi.əs/ nəˈfɛɹ.i.əs more nefarious most nefarious adj
gudlös skändlig
Sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.

negate /nɪˈɡeɪt/ v
negera
To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.

negative /-ɾɪv/ /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ more negative most negative adj
negativ
Not positive nor neutral.
(physics) Of electrical charge of an electron and related particles [from the 18th c.]
(mathematics) Of a number: less than zero
(linguistics, logic) Denying a proposition.
Damaging; undesirable; unfavourable.
(often used pejoratively) Pessimistic; not tending to see the bright side of things.

negative /-ɾɪv/ /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ negatives n
negativ
(photography) An image in which dark areas represent light ones, and the converse. [from 19th c.]

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ neglects n
försummelse
The act of neglecting.

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ v
negligera försumma uraktlåta
(transitive) To fail to care for or attend to something.
försumma
(transitive) To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.

negligent /ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.d͡ʒənt/ more negligent most negligent adj
försumlig
(legal) Culpable due to negligence.

negligible /ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ more negligible most negligible adj
försumbar negligerbar
Able to be neglected, ignored or excluded from consideration; too small or unimportant to be of concern.

negotiable /nɪˈɡoʊʃəbəl/ /nɪˈɡəʉʃəbəl/ /nɪˈɡəʊʃəbəl/ more negotiable most negotiable adj
förhandlingsbar
Open to negotiation or bargaining.

negotiate /nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /nɪˈɡəʉ.si.æɪt/ /nɪˈɡəʉ.ʃi.æɪt/ /nɪˈɡəʊ.si.eɪt/ v
förhandla underhandla
(intransitive) To confer with others in order to come to terms or reach an agreement.
(transitive) To arrange or settle something by mutual agreement.
klara av
(transitive) To succeed in coping with, or getting over something.

negotiating table negotiating tables n
förhandlingsbord
A place or table where people carry out negotiations, with the object of reaching an agreement.

negotiation /nəˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡəʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ negotiations n
förhandling underhandling
The process of achieving agreement through discussion.

negress /ˈniːɡɹɪs/ negresses n
negress negrinna
(dated, literary, now, offensive, and, an, _) A black female.

negro /ˈniɡɹoʊ/ /ˈniːɡɹəʊ/ /ˈnɪɡɹə/ negroes negros n
neger negress
(dated, now, offensive) A person of Black African ancestry.

negroid more negroid most negroid adj
negroid
(anthropology, dated, offensive) Pertaining to a racial classification of humanity including people indigenous to sub-Saharan Africa and their diaspora in other parts of the world.

negroid negroids n
negroid
(anthropology, dated, offensive) A person with characteristics of Africans, particularly coiled hair and dark skin.

negroni /nəˈɡɹoʊni/ /nɪˈɡɹəʊnɪ/ negronis n
negroni
A cocktail consisting of gin, Campari and vermouth, usually in equal parts.

neigh /neɪ/ neighs n
gnägg
The cry of a horse.

neigh /neɪ/ v
gnägga
(of a horse) To make its cry.
To make a sound similar to a horse's cry.

neighborhood /ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/ neighborhoods n
grannskap kvarter
The residential area near one's home.
bostadsområde
A formal or informal division of a municipality or region.
närhet
The quality of physical proximity.
grannskap
(chiefly, obsolete) The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.
grannsämja
(obsolete) The disposition becoming a neighbor; neighborly kindness or good will.
omgivning
A set containing an open set which contains some specified point.

neighbour /ˈneɪbə/ /ˈneɪbɚ/ neighbours n
granne nabo
A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or nearby position.
nästa medmänniska
(biblical) A fellow human being.

neighbour /ˈneɪbə/ /ˈneɪbɚ/ v
vara granne med
(intransitive, followed by "on"; figurative) To be similar to, to be almost the same as.

neither /ˈnaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈneɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈni.ðɚ/ /ˈniː.ðə(ɹ)/ determiner
ingen av ingendera
Not one of two; not either.

neither /ˈnaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈneɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈni.ðɚ/ /ˈniː.ðə(ɹ)/ pronoun
inte heller
ingen av dem ingendera varken eller
Not either one of two.

neither fish nor fowl /ˌnaɪðə ˈfɪʃ nɔː ˈfaʊl/ /ˌnaɪðɚ ˈfɪʃ nɔɹ ˈfaʊl/ /ˌni-/ /ˌniː-/ adj
varken fågel eller fisk
(idiomatic) Not easily categorized; not rightly belonging or fitting well in a given group or situation; also, not having the advantages of the various options.

nematic more nematic most nematic adj
nematisk
(physics, chemistry, of certain liquid crystals) Whose molecules align in loose parallel lines.

nematode /ˈnɛm.ə.təʊd/ /ˈnɛm.əˌtoʊd/ nematodes n
rundmask
(zoology) A worm of the large phylum Nematoda, such as a roundworm or threadworm.

nene /ˈneɪneɪ/ /ˈneɪˌneɪ/ nene nenes n
hawaiigås
The Hawaiian goose, Branta sandvicensis, which was designated the state bird of Hawaii in 1957.

neo- /ˈnioʊ/ /ˈniːəʊ/ prefix
neo-
new

neo-Gothic adj
nygotisk
(architecture, literature) Of or relating to a more recent iteration of a Gothic style.

neo-Luddite neo-Luddites n
neoluddit
(sometimes, _, pejorative) One who opposes technology, in the fashion of the Luddites.
(often, _, pejorative) One who opposes scientific or technological progress.

neo-Nazi /ˌnioʊˈnɑːtsi/ adj
nynazistisk
Of or pertaining to neo-Nazism or neo-Nazis.

neo-Nazi /ˌnioʊˈnɑːtsi/ neo-Nazis n
nynazist
A person who believes in neo-Nazism

neo-Nazism neo-Nazisms n
nynazism
The ideology held by neo-Nazis; post-WWII Nazism.

neo-pagan adj
nyhednisk
Of or relating to neo-paganism, a modern form of paganism.

neo-testamentary /ˌnioʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌniːəʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌniːəʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntɹi/ [-ɾə-] adj
nytestamentlig
Of or pertaining to the New Testament of the Bible.

neoclassicism neoclassicisms n
nyklassicism
Any of several movements in the arts, architecture, literature and music that revived forms from earlier centuries.

neodymium /nɪə(ʊ)ˈdɪmɪəm/ /ˌniː.oʊˈdɪmiəm/ neodymiums n
neodym
A chemical element (symbol Nd) with an atomic number of 60: a hard, slightly malleable silvery metal that quickly tarnishes in air and moisture.

neofascism neofascisms n
nyfascism
A right-wing political movement inspired by fascism, especially by that of fascist Italy.

neofascist more neofascist most neofascist adj
neofascistisk nyfascistisk
Of or pertaining to neofascism.

neofascist neofascists n
neofascist nyfascist
A follower of neofascism.

neoliberalism neoliberalisms n
nyliberalism
A political ideology or ideological trend based on neoclassical economics that espouses economic liberalism, favouring trade liberalisation, financial deregulation, a small government, privatisation and liberalisation of government businesses, passive antitrust enforcement, accepting greater economic inequality and disfavouring unionisation.

neologism /niːˈɒləd͡ʒɪzəm/ neologisms n
neologism nyord
(linguistics, lexicography, countable) A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase, or an existing one which has gained a new meaning.

neon /ˈni.ɒn/ neons n
neon
(countable) A form or sample of the element.

neon lamp neon lamps n
neonlampa
A small gas discharge lamp containing neon gas, sometimes with other noble gases to add colour.

neon light neon lights n
neonljus
A neon lamp.
The light from such a lamp.

neon sign neon signs n
neonskylt
An illuminated sign constructed from fluorescent lights in the form of bent glass tubes; the different colours being obtained by adding different noble gases to the neon.

neonatal adj
neonatal
Of or pertaining to the period of time immediately following birth, or to the newborn.

neopaganism n
nyhedendom
A modern or revived form of paganism; modern pagan religion.

neophyte /ˈni.əˌfaɪt/ neophytes n
nyomvänd
(Christianity) A name given by the early Christians, and still given by the Roman Catholics, to those who have recently embraced the Christian faith, and been admitted to baptism, especially those converts from heathenism or Judaism.

neoplasm /ˈniːoʊˌplæzəm/ neoplasms n
neoplasm tumör
(pathology, oncology) An abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue in animals or plants.

neovagina /ˌni.oʊ.vəˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ /ˌni.ə.vəˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ neovaginas n
neovagina
A surgically crafted vagina, as of a trans woman who has undergone sex reassignment surgery, or any woman who lacked a vagina due to a congenital defect, illness, or injury.

neovaginal adj
neovaginal

nephew /ˈnɛf.ju/ /ˈnɛv.ju/ nephews n
brorson systerson nevö
A son of one's sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either a son of one's brother (fraternal nephew) or a son of one's sister (sororal nephew).

nephrologist nephrologists n
nefrolog njurläkare
A physician whose speciality is nephrology.

nephrology /nəˈfɹɒlədʒi/ n
nefrologi njurmedicin
(medicine) The branch of medicine that deals with the function and diseases of the kidneys.

nephron nephrons n
nefron
(anatomy) The basic structural and functional unit of the kidney, which filters the blood in order to regulate chemical concentrations, and thereby produces urine.

nephrotoxic more nephrotoxic most nephrotoxic adj
nefrotoxisk
that is poisonous to kidney tissue

nepotism /ˈnɛp.ə.tɪ.zəm/ nepotisms n
nepotism svågerpolitik
The favoring of relatives (most strictly) or also personal friends (more broadly) because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities.

nepotistic more nepotistic most nepotistic adj
nepotisk

neptunium /nɛpˈtjuːniəm/ /nɛpˈtuːniəm/ n
neptunium
The transuranic chemical element with atomic number 93 and symbol Np.

nerd /nɜːd/ /nɝːd/ nerds n
nörd
(slang, sometimes, _, derogatory) A person who is intellectual but generally introverted.

nereid /ˈnɪəɹiɪd/ nereides nereids n
nereid
(Greek mythology) One of 50 sea nymphs who were attendants upon Poseidon (Neptune), and were represented as riding on sea horses, sometimes in human form and sometimes with the tail of a fish.

neroli /ˈnɛɹəli/ /ˈnɪəɹəli/ nerolis n
neroli
More fully neroli oil or oil of neroli: an essential oil distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange or Seville orange (Citrus × aurantium subsp. amara) used to make perfumes.

nerve /nɛɾv/ /nɜɪv/ /nɜːv/ /nɝv/ nerves n
nerv
A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
(nonstandard, colloquial) A neuron.
ådra
(botany) A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood.
nerver stamina tålamod uthållighet
Patience; stamina; endurance, fortitude.
nervig
(in the plural) Mental agitation caused by fear, stress or other negative emotions.

nerve cell nerve cells n
nervcell neuron
(cytology) A cell of the nervous system which conducts nerve impulses; a neuron.

nerve gas nerve gases n
nervgas
A toxic chemical compound and banned weapon of mass destruction which, when inhaled or ingested, impairs nervous system functions, typically causing extreme physical distress and death by asphyxiation.

nerve impulse nerve impulses n
nervimpuls
(physiology) The signal transmitted along a nerve fibre, either in response to a stimulus (such as touch, pain or heat), or as an instruction (such as causing a muscle to contract).

nervous /ˈnɑvəs/ /ˈnɜːvəs/ /ˈnɝːvəs/ more nervous most nervous adj
nervös
Apprehensive, anxious, hesitant, worried. [from 18th c.]
Easily agitated or alarmed; edgy, on edge. [from 18th c.]

nervous breakdown nervous breakdowns n
nervkollaps nervsammanbrott
An attack of a psychological disorder such as depression or anxiety so severe that it prevents a person from continuing to function normally

nervous system nervous systems n
nervsystem
An organ system whose principal constituent is nervous tissue that coordinates the activities of muscles, monitors organs, constructs and processes data received from the senses, and initiates actions.

nervous wreck nervous wrecks n
nervvrak
A very stressed and anxious person.

nervousness nervousnesses n
nervositet oro
The state or quality of being nervous.

nest /nɛst/ nests n
rede bo
A structure built by a bird as a place to incubate eggs and rear young.
näste bo
A place used by another mammal, fish, amphibian or insect, for depositing eggs and hatching young.
näste tillhåll
A hideout for bad people to frequent or haunt; a den.

nest /nɛst/ v
bygga bo
(intransitive, of animals) To build or settle into a nest.
stapla
(transitive) To place one thing neatly inside another, and both inside yet another (and so on).

nest egg nest eggs n
boägg
A natural or artificial egg placed in a bird's nest, to encourage the bird to lay its own eggs there.

nesting /ˈnɛstɪŋ/ nestings n
nästling
(programming) The enclosure of one self-contained element of code inside another.

nestle /ˈnɛsəl/ v
nästla
To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.

net /nɛt/ nets n
nät
A mesh of string, cord or rope.
A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.
A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
Anything that has the appearance of such a device.
(by extension) A trap.
A system that interconnects a number of users, locations etc. allowing transport or communication between them.
netto
The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.

net minder net minders n
burväktare målvakt
(ice hockey) goalkeeper, player whose role it is to defend the goal

net pay n
nettolön
What remains from gross pay after taxes and other deductions have been taken away

net present value net present values n
nettonuvärde
(finance) The present value of a project or an investment decision determined by summing the discounted incoming and outgoing future cash flows resulting from the decision.

net profit net profits n
nettovinst
(finance) The gross revenue minus all expenses

net sales n
nettoomsättning
(business) The value of sales generated by a company after deduction of returns, discounts and the value of damaged or lost goods.

net weight net weights n
nettovikt
The weight of a product (especially food) without the weight of its packaging.

net worth net worths n
nettoförmögenhet
(accounting) The total assets minus total liabilities of an individual or a company.

netball /ˈnɛtbɔːl/ /ˈnɛtˌbɔl/ netballs n
korgboll netball
(uncountable) A (usually women's) team sport derived from basketball, with seven players on each side who attempt to score goals by passing a ball and throwing it into the opponent's goal, which is a raised hoop with a net at one end of the playing area. Unlike basketball, a player in possession of the ball cannot move until the ball is passed to another player.

netizen netizens n
nätmedborgare
(internet) A member of the community of Internet users.

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ nettles n
brännässla nässla
Especially, most species of herb genus Urtica, the stinging nettles:

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ v
brännä nässla

network /ˈnɛt.wɜːk/ /ˈnɛt.wɝk/ networks n
nät nätverk
A fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals.
nät
Any interconnected group or system
nätverk
(computing, Internet) Multiple computers and other devices connected together to share information

network neutrality n
nätneutralitet
(networking) A principle proposed for user-access networks participating in the Internet that advocates no restrictions by ISPs or government on the content, sites, platforms, equipment, and modes of communication over the network.

neural /ˈnjəɹəl/ /ˈnjʊəɹəl/ /ˈnɝəl/ /ˈnʊɹəl/ adj
nerv- neural
(biology) Of, or relating to the nerves, neurons or the nervous system.

neural network neural networks n
neuronnät
(ML) A real or virtual computer system designed to emulate the brain in its ability to "learn" to assess imprecise data.

neuralgic adj
neuralgisk
(neurology, pathology) Pertaining to or affected by neuralgia.

neurite neurites n
neurit
(neuroanatomy) Any projection from the body of a neuron; either a dendrite or an axon

neurocranium neurocrania n
hjärnskål huvudskål neurokranium
(anatomy) The part of the skull that encloses the brain.

neurodiversity /-də-/ /-dɪ-/ /ˌn(j)ʊɹoʊˌdaɪˈvɝsəti/ /ˌnjʊəɹə(ʊ)daɪˈvɜːsɪti/ [-ɾi] neurodiversities n
neurodiversitet
The variety of configurations of the brain, especially with regard to autism.

neurohypophysis neurohypophyses n
neurohypofys
(anatomy) The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for the release of oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin.

neurological adj
neurologisk
Dealing with neurology, the study of the nervous system or the health care specialty that provides care for it.

neurologist neurologists n
neurolog
A doctor or scientist who practices or specializes in neurology.

neurology /n(j)uˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ neurologies n
neurologi
The branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of nervous system including the brain and spinal cord of the central nervous system and the nerves, muscles, and neuromuscular junction of the peripheral nervous system.

neuromembrane neuromembranes n
hjärnhinna
The membrane of a neuron

neuromuscular adj
neuromuskulär
(anatomy) Pertaining to the voluntary or reflexive control of muscles by nerves.

neuron /ˈn(j)uɹɑn/ /ˈn(j)ɝɑn/ /ˈn(j)ʊɹɑn/ /ˈnjəɹɑn/ /ˈnjʊəɹɒn/ neura neurons n
nervcell neuron
(cytology) A cell of the nervous system, which conducts nerve impulses; consisting of an axon and several dendrites. Neurons are connected by synapses.

neuropathologist neuropathologists n
neuropatolog

neuroscience neurosciences n
neurovetenskap
The scientific study of the nervous system.

neurosis neuroses n
neuros
(pathology) A mental disorder, less severe than psychosis, marked by anxiety or fear which differ from normal measures by their intensity, which disorder results from a failure to compromise or properly adjust during the developmental stages of life, between normal human instinctual impulses and the demands of human society.

neurotic /n(j)əˈɹɒtɪk/ /n(j)ʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
neurotisk
(informal) Overly anxious.

neurotic /n(j)əˈɹɒtɪk/ /n(j)ʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ neurotics n
neurotiker
A person who has a neurosis

neurotoxicologist neurotoxicologists n
neurotoxikolog
A toxicologist who specialises in neurotoxicology.

neurotoxin /ˈn(j)ʊɹoʊtɑksɪn/ neurotoxins n
nervgift
(neuroscience, toxicology, pharmaceutical drug) A toxin that specifically acts upon neurons, their synapses, or the nervous system in its entirety.

neurotransmitter neurotransmitters n
signalsubstans neurotransmittor
(biochemistry, neuroscience) Any substance, such as acetylcholine or dopamine, responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons.

neurotypical more neurotypical most neurotypical adj
neurotypisk
Having a normal (usual, ordinary) way of processing sensory, linguistic, and social information; often to contrast with autistic.

neuter /ˈn(j)utɚ/ /ˈnjuːtə/ more neuter most neuter adj
neutrum
neutral opartisk
(now, uncommon) Neutral; on neither side; neither one thing nor another.
neutral
(grammar) Having a form which is not masculine nor feminine; or having a form which is not of common gender.

neuter /ˈn(j)utɚ/ /ˈnjuːtə/ neuters n
neutrum t-genus
(grammar) A noun of the neuter gender; any one of those words which have the terminations usually found in neuter words.

neuter /ˈn(j)utɚ/ /ˈnjuːtə/ v
kastrera
To remove sex organs from an animal to prevent it from having offspring; to castrate or spay, particularly as applied to domestic animals.

neutral /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/ [ˈnuːt͡ʃɹəl] more neutral most neutral adj
neutral
(politics) Not taking sides in a conflict such as war; nonaligned.
Neither beneficial nor harmful.
(physics) Neither positive nor negative; possessing no charge or equivalent positive and negative charge such that there is no imbalance.
(chemistry) Having a pH of or near 7, neither acidic nor alkaline.

neutral zone neutral zones n
mittzon neutral zon
(ice hockey) A zone on the playing surface between the attacking zone and the defending zone as delineated by the two blue lines.

neutrality /njuːˈtɹæləti/ /nuˈtɹæləti/ neutralities n
neutralitet
The state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side.

neutralization neutralizations n
neutralisering
The act of neutralizing.

neutralize /ˈnjuːtɹəlaɪz/ /ˈnutɹəˌlaɪz/ v
neutralisera
(transitive) To make even, inactive or ineffective.

neutrino /njuːˈtɹiːnəʊ/ /nuˈtɹinoʊ/ neutrinos n
neutrino
An elementary particle that is classified as a lepton, and has an extremely small but nonzero mass and no electric charge. It interacts with the surroundings only via the weak force or gravitation, making it very difficult to detect.

neutron /ˈn(j)uː.tɹɒn/ /ˈnu.tɹɑn/ neutrons n
neutron
(particle) A subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge; it is a combination of an up quark and two down quarks.

neutron bomb neutron bombs n
neutronbomb
An atomic bomb that produces a greater amount of neutrons, and a lesser amount of blast; the intention being to create equal lethal neutron radiation and blast radii which increases the effectiveness of the weapon against armour while reducing collateral damage.

neutron star neutron stars n
neutronstjärna
(star) A degenerate star that has been so collapsed by gravity that its electrons and protons have been merged into neutrons by the intense pressure. The solid mass of neutrons is sometimes called neutronium.

neutron-rich more neutron-rich most neutron-rich neutron-richer neutron-richest adj
neutronrik
(nuclear physics, of a nucleus or isotope) Having a large ratio of neutrons to protons

neutrophil /ˈnjuːtɹəfɪl/ adj
neutrofil
(biology, medicine) Of a cell: being more easily or more fully stained by neutral dyes than by acidic or alkaline (basic) ones.

never /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɛv.ɚ/ adv
aldrig
At no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance.

never ever adv
aldrig någonsin
(emphatic) never

never mind /ˈnɛ.vɚˌmaɪnd/ /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)ˌmaɪnd/ v
det kvittar kvittar lika skit samma strunt samma
(hortative) It is not important; do not fret; used to reassure or comfort the person to whom it is said.
inte bry sig
(hortative) Do not be concerned (about someone or something, or about doing something).
det var inget ingenting inget
(hortative) Indicates a withdrawal or retractment of a previous statement.

never say die interjection
ge inte upp håll modet uppe
Do not despair; the outlook may be better than it seems, so don't give up

never say never phraseologicalUnit
man ska aldrig säga aldrig

neverending adj
ändlös oändlig
Having no end or being endless.

nevertheless /ˈnɛvəðəlɛs/ /ˈnɛvɚðəlɛs/ adv
icke desto mindre ändå likväl likafullt ändock
(conjunctive) In spite of what preceded; yet.

nevus flammeus nuchae n
storkbett
(medicine) A congenital and usually temporary capillary malformation in a newborn. It is generally pink and flat, and is caused by the dilation of blood vessels.

new /n(j)u/ /njuː/ /njʉː/ /nɪu̯/ newer newest adj
ny
Recently made, or created.
Of recent origin; having taken place recently.
Current or later, as opposed to former.
Used to distinguish something established more recently, named after something or some place previously existing.
In original condition; pristine; not previously worn or used.
Refreshed, reinvigorated, reformed.
Newborn.
Strange, unfamiliar or not previously known.
Recently arrived or appeared.
Inexperienced or unaccustomed at some task.
ny nyupptäckt
Additional; recently discovered.

new moon new moons n
nymåne nymånad
The phase of the moon when it is in conjunction with the sun and is therefore obscured.
nymåne
The phase of the moon when it is waxing.

new normal /ˌn(j)u ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/ /ˌnjuː ˈnɔːml̩/ new normals n
nya normala
(chiefly, Canada, US, idiomatic) A current prevailing situation which has emerged recently, that differs dramatically from the previous one and is expected to remain. [from 1920s]

new potato new potatoes n
färskpotatis nypotatis
A potato harvested before fully developed for its tender, less starchy texture and more delicate flavor.

newbie /ˈnjuːbi/ /ˈnuːbi/ newbies n
nybörjare blåbär
(Internet) A new user or participant; someone who is extremely new and inexperienced (to a game or activity). A beginner.

newborn adj
nyfödd
Recently born.

newcomer /ˈn(j)uˌkʌmɚ/ /ˈnjuːkʌmə/ [ˈn(j)uˌkʰʌmɚ] newcomers n
nykomling
One who has recently come to a community; a recent arrival.
nybörjare
A new participant in some activity; a neophyte.

newfound /ˈn(j)u.faʊnd/ /ˈnjuː.faʊnd/ adj
nyfunnen
Recently found; newly discovered.

newly /ˈnjuːli/ /ˈnuli/ more newly most newly adv
nyligen ny-
Very recently/lately; in the immediate past.

newlywed /ˈnjuːliˌwɛd/ adj
nygift
Recently married.

news /n(j)uz/ /njuːz/ n
nyhet nyheter
New information of interest.
nyheter
Information about current events disseminated via media.

news agency news agencies n
nyhetsbyrå
An organisation that gathers and distributes news to newspapers and radio and television broadcasters.

news anchor news anchors n
nyhetsankare nyhetsuppläsare
(US, Canada) A presenter of news broadcasts.

news channel news channels n
nyhetskanal
A television channel dedicated to news, often operating continuously.

newscaster newscasters n
nyhetsuppläsare
(broadcasting, journalism) One who delivers the news for broadcast on television, radio, etc; a newsreader.

newsfeed newsfeeds n
nyhetsflöde
(Internet) A feed, especially one providing news content.

newsletter /ˈn(j)uzˌlɛtɚ/ /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtə/ newsletters n
nyhetsbrev
A periodically sent publication containing current events or the like, generally on a particular topic or geared toward a limited audience.

newspaper /ˈn(j)uzˌpeɪpɚ/ /ˈnjuːsˌpe(ɪ)pɚ/ /ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ /ˈnjuːzˌpe(ɪ)pɚ/ /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpə/ newspapers n
tidning dagstidning kvällstidning morgontidning
(countable) A publication, usually published daily or weekly and usually printed on cheap, low-quality paper, containing news and other articles.
tidningspapper
(uncountable, countable) A quantity of or one of the types of paper on which newspapers are printed.

newspeak /ˈn(j)uːspiːk/ newspeaks n
nyspråk
Use of ambiguous, misleading, or euphemistic words in order to deceive the listener, especially by politicians and officials.

newsprint newsprints n
tidningspapper
An inexpensive paper used for printing newspapers.

newsreel newsreels n
filmjournal journalfilm nyhetsfilm veckojournal
(countable) A short film containing news or current affairs; especially one of several shown in sequence.

newsroom /ˈnjuːzɹuːm/ newsrooms n
redaktion
The office of a news organisation, especially that part of it where the journalists work and news stories are processed.

newsstand newsstands n
tidningskiosk
an open stall, often on a street, where newspapers and magazines are on sale to the public

newt /ˈn(j)ut/ /ˈnjuːt/ /ˈnjʉːt/ newts n
vattenödla vattensalamander
A small lizard-like amphibian in the family Salamandridae that lives in the water as an adult.

next /nɛkst/ adj
nära närmast
Nearest in place or position, having nothing similar intervening; adjoining.
nästa
Nearest in order, succession, or rank; immediately following (or sometimes preceding) in order.

next /nɛkst/ adv
näst
In a time, place, rank or sequence closest or following.
härnäst
On the first subsequent occasion.

next /nɛkst/ n
nästa
The one that follows after this one.

next /nɛkst/ preposition
bredvid
(obsolete, or, poetic) On the side of; nearest or adjacent to; next to.

next door more next door most next door adj
vägg i vägg
(usually, _, postpositive) That is in an adjacent place; that is located next door.

next door adv
vägg i vägg
In an adjacent building, room or place.

next of kin next of kin n
anhörig
Close friend, spouse, or partner (for example on a hospital admission form), one of someone's close ones.

next to preposition
bredvid
Beside, alongside, by, adjacent to, or near.

next year adv
nästa år
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nexus /ˈnɛksus/ /ˈnɛksuːs/ /ˈnɛksəs/ nexus nexuses nexusses n
förbindelse
A form or state of connection.

nib /nɪb/ nibs n
pennspets
The tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper.
näbb
The bill or beak of a bird; the neb.

nibble /ˈnɪbəl/ nibbles n
nibble
(computing) A unit of memory equal to half a byte, or four bits.

nibble /ˈnɪbəl/ v
knapra
(ambitransitive) To eat with small, quick bites.

nibling /ˈnɪblɪŋ/ niblings n
brorsbarn syskonbarn systerbarn
(originally, chiefly, anthropology, often, in the plural) Used especially as a gender-neutral term: the child of one's sibling or sibling-in-law; one's nephew or niece. [from 1951]

nice /naɪs/ /nɑjs/ /nɑɪs/ /nəɪs/ nicer nicest adj
trevlig sympatisk vänlig
(chiefly, informal) Pleasant, satisfactory. [from 18th c.]
vacker fin
(chiefly, informal) Of a person: friendly, attractive. [from 18th c.]
god läcker smaklig
(chiefly, informal) Giving a favorable review or having a favorable impression.
fin
Showing or requiring great precision or sensitive discernment; subtle. [from 16th c.]

nice /naɪs/ /nɑjs/ /nɑɪs/ /nəɪs/ interjection
najs snygg
Used to signify approval.

nice try interjection
bra försök

nicely /ˈnʌɪsli/ more nicely most nicely nicelier niceliest adv
trevligt
Pleasantly; satisfactorily. [from 18th c.]

niche /niʃ/ /niːʃ/ /nɪt͡ʃ/ /nɪʃ/ niches n
nisch
(architectural element) A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament.
(ecology) A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.
(by extension) Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.

nick /nɪk/ v
knycka sno norpa
(transitive, Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Commonwealth, slang) To steal.

nickel /ˈnɪk.əl/ nickels n
nickel
(uncountable) A silvery elemental metal with an atomic number of 28 and symbol Ni.

nickel /ˈnɪk.əl/ v
förnickla
(transitive) To plate with nickel.

nickel silver n
nysilver
A hard, corrosion-resistant alloy of copper, zinc and nickel used to make domestic silverware.

nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ nicknames n
smeknamn öknamn binamn tillnamn
A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.

nicotine /ˈnɪkətiːn/ n
nikotin
(organic compound) An alkaloid (C10H14N2), commonly occurring in the tobacco plant. In small doses it is a habit-forming stimulant; in larger doses it is toxic and is often used in insecticides.
(figuratively) Tobacco, cigarettes

nicotine gum nicotine gums n
nikotintuggummi
A form of chewing gum that slowly releases nicotine into the body; used by people who are trying to quit smoking

nicotine patch nicotine patches n
nikotinplåster
An adhesive patch, affixed to the skin, that slowly diffuses nicotine into the bloodstream; used by people who are trying to quit smoking

nictitating membrane nictitating membranes n
blinkhinna
A transparent protective fold of skin acting as an inner eyelid in birds, reptiles and some mammals.

niddy-noddy niddy-noddies n
härva
A tool used to make skeins from yarn, consisting of a central bar with crossbars at each end, offset from each other by 90°.

niece /nis/ /niːs/ nieces n
brorsdotter systerdotter niece
A daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either the daughter of one's brother ("fraternal niece"), or of one's sister ("sororal niece").

niello /niˈɛloʊ/ /niˈɛləʊ/ nielli niellos n
niello
(metallurgy) Any of various black metal alloys, made of sulphur with copper, silver or lead, used to create decorative designs on other metals.

nifty /ˈnɪfti/ niftier niftiest adj
fiffig
(colloquial, somewhat dated) Good, smart; useful or beneficial.

nigella /naɪˈd͡ʒɛlə/ nigellas n
nigella
Any plant of the genus Nigella of about twelve species of annual flowering plants, the blooms of which are generally blue in colour but also found in shades of pink, white and pale purple.

niggardly /ˈnɪɡədli/ /ˈnɪɡɚdli/ more niggardly most niggardly adj
njugg gnidig knusslig snål
Withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly.

nigger /ˈnɪɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɪɡɚ/ niggeress niggers n
nigger neger svarting
(offensive, ethnic slur, vulgar, see usage notes) A black person; a person of black African descent.

nigh /naɪ/ more nigh most nigh nigher nighest adj
när nära
(archaic, poetic) near, close by

nigh /naɪ/ adv
närpå nästan
Almost, nearly.

nigh /naɪ/ v
närma
(ambitransitive) to draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near

night /naɪt/ /nʌɪt/ interjection
gonatt
Ellipsis of good night.

night /naɪt/ /nʌɪt/ nights n
natt
(astronomy, countable) The period of darkness beginning at the end of evening astronomical twilight when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon, and ending at the beginning of morning astronomical twilight.
(legal, countable) A period of time often defined in the legal system as beginning 30 minutes after sunset, and ending 30 minutes before sunrise.
övernattning natt
(countable) An evening or night spent at a particular activity.
skymning
(uncountable) Nightfall.
mörker natt
(uncountable) Darkness (due to it being nighttime).

night blindness night blindnesses n
nattblindhet
The optic condition nyctalopia, the inability to see clearly in faint light, as at night

night courting n
nattfrieri

night mode n
mörkt läge

night owl /ˈnaɪt aʊl/ /ˈnaɪt ˌaʊl/ night owls n
nattuggla
(idiomatic) One who goes to bed late, or stays up late at night or in the early hours of the morning.

night shelter night shelters n
natthärbärge
Shelter designed to accommodate homeless people at night.

night shift night shifts n
nattskift
A regularly scheduled period of work, during evening or night hours.
A group of workers who work during the night.

night terror night terrors n
nattskräck
(pathology) A sleeping disorder, where sleep is interrupted by anxiety, panic or screaming.

night vision n
mörkerseende
The ability, either naturally, by technology or by superpowers, to see in a low light or even dark environment.

night watchman night watchmen n
nattvakt
(historical) Prior to police forces, a person appointed by a town or city to walk the streets at night and guard the burghers from felons and robbers.
A person who guards (usually at a building) at night.

night watchman state night watchman states n
nattväktarstat
(political philosophy) Government that is limited to a bare minimum of functions, usually just military, police, and courts.

nightcap /ˈnaɪtˌkæp/ nightcaps n
nattmössa
A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread. [From 14th c.]
sängfösare
A beverage drunk before bed that is usually alcoholic. [From 1818.]

nightclothes n
nattkläder sovplagg
Clothing worn while sleeping in bed, such as pyjamas or a nightgown, and, when worn over nightclothes, a robe.

nightclub nightclubs n
nattklubb
A public or private establishment that is open late at night to provide entertainment, food, drink, music and/or dancing.

nightfall /ˈnaɪt.fɑl/ /ˈnaɪt.fɔl/ nightfalls n
kvällning nattens (mörkrets) inbrott
The close of the day; the coming of night.

nightgown /ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/ nightgowns n
nattlinne
A long loose robe worn mainly by women for sleeping in.

nightingale /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/ nightingales n
sydnäktergal näktergal
A Eurasian and African songbird, Luscinia megarhynchos, family Muscicapidae, famed for its beautiful singing at night; a common nightingale.

nightjar /ˈnaɪtd͡ʒɑɹ/ /ˈnaɪtd͡ʒɑː/ nightjars n
nattskärra
Any of various medium-sized nocturnal birds of the family Caprimulgidae, that feed predominantly on moths and other large flying insects.

nightlife /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/ nightlifes nightlives n
nattliv
Nocturnal activities, especially visiting nightclubs.

nightmare /ˈnaɪt.mɛə/ /ˈnaɪt.mɛɚ/ [nʌɪʔ.mɛəɹ] nightmares n
mara
(now, rare) A demon or monster, thought to plague people while they slept and cause a feeling of suffocation and terror during sleep. [from 14th c.]
mardröm
(now, chiefly, historical) A feeling of extreme anxiety or suffocation experienced during sleep; Sleep paralysis. [from 16th c.]
A very bad or frightening dream. [from 19th c.]
(figuratively) Any bad, miserable, difficult or terrifying situation or experience that arouses anxiety, terror, agony or great displeasure. [from 20th c.]

nightmarish more nightmarish most nightmarish adj
mardrömsaktig mardrömslik
Resembling a nightmare.

nightshade /ˈnaɪt.ʃeɪd/ nightshades n
potatisväxt nattskatta
Any of the poisonous plants belonging to the genus Solanum, especially black nightshade or woody nightshade.

nightstand nightstands n
nattduksbord sängbord
(US) A small table or cabinet, usually with two drawers one above the other or one drawer and a lower shelf, placed beside the head of a bed.

nighttime /ˈnaɪtˌtaɪm/ [ˈnaɪʔtaɪm] nighttimes n
natt nattetid
The hours of darkness between sunset and sunrise; the night.

nightwork /ˈnʌɪtwəːk/ n
nattarbete
Work which is carried out at night. [from 16th c.]

nihilism /ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪ.lɪz.m̩/ /ˈnaɪ.əˌlɪz.m̩/ /ˈniː-/ /ˈnɪ-/ [-(h)ɨ̞-] nihilisms n
nihilism
(usually, uncountable) The rejection of, or opposition to, religious beliefs, (inherent or objective) moral principles, legal rules, etc., often due to the view that life is meaningless (sense 1).
(countable, uncountable, philosophy) A doctrine grounded on the negation of one or more meaningful aspects of life; in particular, the view that nothing in the world actually exists.

nihilist /ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪl.ɪst/ /ˈni.ɪl.ɪst/ /ˈniː.ɪl.ɪst/ nihilists n
nihilist
(philosophy, religion) A person who accepts or champions nihilism.

nil /nɪl/ nils n
noll
Nothing; zero.

nilas n
blåis
Newly frozen sea ice in the form of a smooth sheet less than 10 centimeters (4 inches) thick.

nimble /ˈnɪmbl̩/ nimbler nimblest adj
flink kvick lätt rask ledig smidig
Quick and light in movement or action.
livlig kvick pigg snabbtänkt vaken
Quickwitted and alert.

nimbus /ˈnɪm.bəs/ nimbi nimbuses n
nimbus
A circle of light; a halo.

nincompoop /ˈnɪn-/ /ˈnɪŋkəmpuːp/ /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpup/ nincompoops n
dumbom dumhuvud idiot fjompa flane nöt
(derogatory) A foolish or silly person. [from 16th c.]

nine /naɪn/ [naɪ̯n] nines n
nia

nine /naɪn/ [naɪ̯n] numeral
nio
A numerical value equal to 9; the number following eight and preceding ten.

nine hundred /ˈnaɪn ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈnaɪn ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
niohundra
The cardinal number occurring after eight hundred ninety-nine and before nine hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 900. Ordinal: nine-hundredth.

nine o'clock n
klockan nio
(In both the 12-hour clock and the 24-hour clock) The start of the tenth hour of the day; 9:00 a.m. (09:00).

nineteen /naɪnˈtiːn/ /ˈnaɪntiːn/ /ˈnaɪnˌtin/ /ˌnaɪnˈtin/ numeral
nitton
The cardinal number occurring after eighteen and before twenty, represented in Roman numerals as XIX and in Arabic numerals as 19. It is the last/largest of the "teens".

nineteenth /ˌnaɪnˈtiːnθ/ adj
nittonde
The ordinal form of the number nineteen.

nineties n
90-tal nittiotal
The decade of the 1890s, 1990s, etc.

ninetieth /ˈnaɪn.ti.əθ/ adj
nittionde
The ordinal form of the number ninety.

ninety /ˈnaɪn.di/ /ˈnaɪn.ti/ numeral
nittio
The cardinal number occurring after eighty-nine and before ninety-one, represented in Roman numerals as XC and in Arabic numerals as 90.

ninety-nine numeral
nittionio
The cardinal number immediately following ninety-eight and preceding one hundred.

ninety-seven numeral
nittiosju
The cardinal number immediately following ninety-six and preceding ninety-eight.

ninja /ˈnɪnd͡ʒə/ ninja ninjas n
ninja
(martial arts) A person trained in ninjutsu, especially (historical) one used for espionage, assassination, and other tasks requiring stealth during Japan's shogunate period.

ninny /ˈnɪni/ ninnies n
dumbom jöns
(informal) A silly or foolish person.

ninth /naɪnθ/ adj
nionde
The ordinal form of the number nine.

ninth /naɪnθ/ ninths n
niondel
One of nine equal parts of a whole.
nia niondel nionde
(music) The compound interval between any tone and the tone represented on the ninth degree of the staff above it, as between one of the scale and two of the octave above; the octave of the second, consisting of 13 or 14 semitones (called minor and major ninth).

niobium /naɪˈoʊbiəm/ niobiums n
niob
A chemical element (symbol Nb) with an atomic number of 41: a light grey, crystalline, ductile transition metal used in superconducting materials.

nip /nɪp/ nips n
nafs
A playful bite.
nyp
Briskly cold weather.

nip in the bud /ˈnɪp.ɪn.ðəˈbʌd/ v
kväva i sin linda mota Olle i grind stämma i bäcken
(idiomatic) To stop (something) at an early stage.

nipple /ˈnɪ.p(ə)l/ nipples n
bröstvårta nippel spene
(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted. [from 16th c.]
dinapp napp
An artificial nipple (definition 1) used for bottle-feeding infants. [from 17th c.]

nipplewort nippleworts n
harkål
A flowering plant, Lapsana communis, that yields a milky juice.

nippy /ˈnɪpi/ nippier nippiest adj
småkylig
(informal) Of the weather, rather cold.

nirvana /nɚˈvænə/ /nɚˈvɑnə/ /nɪəˈvɑːnə/ /nɪɹˈvɑnə/ /nɪɾˈʋɑːn(ə)/ nirvanas n
nirvana
(Buddhism) Complete cessation of suffering; a blissful state attained through realization of sunyata; enlightened experience.

nit /nɪt/ nits n
gnet
The egg of a louse.

nitpick /ˈnɪt.pɪk/ v
kritisera småsaker
(figurative) To correct insignificant mistakes or find fault in unimportant details.

nitrate /ˈnaɪˌtɹeɪt/ [ˈnaɪ̯ˌtʰɹeɪ̯t] nitrates n
nitrat
(chemistry) Any salt or ester of nitric acid.

nitric acid n
salpetersyra
(inorganic compound) A transparent, colorless to pale yellow, fuming corrosive liquid, HNO3; a highly reactive oxidizing agent used in the production of fertilizers, explosives, and rocket fuels and in a wide variety of industrial processes; once called aqua fortis.

nitric oxide n
kväveoxid
(chemistry) the binary compound of nitrogen and oxygen NO; an unstable compound which rapidly oxidizes in the presence of air.

nitride /ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪd/ nitrides n
nitrid
(chemistry) A compound of nitrogen where nitrogen has an oxidation state of −3.

nitrite /ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪt/ nitrites n
nitrit
(chemistry) Any salt or ester of nitrous acid.

nitrocellulose nitrocelluloses n
cellulosanitrat
(organic compound) A cotton-like material, made from cellulose by the action of nitric and sulphuric acids, used in the manufacture of explosives, collodion etc.

nitrogen /ˈnaɪ.tɹə.d͡ʒən/ [ˈnɐɪtʰɹəd͡ʒən] nitrogens n
kväve
(uncountable) The chemical element (symbol N) with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067. It is a colorless and odorless gas.

nitrous acid n
salpetersyrlighet
(inorganic compound) A weak acid, HNO2, known only in solution, or as its salts and esters, the nitrites; it has a linear structure, H-O-N=O

nitty-gritty /ˈnɪtiˈɡɹɪti/ /ˌnɪtiˈɡɹɪti/ [-ɾi-] n
pudelns kärna
(originally, US, colloquial, also, attributively) The core or essence of something; the gist.

nix /nɪks/ nixes n
näcken
A treacherous water-spirit

nix /nɪks/ v
näcken
To destroy or eradicate.

no /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ determiner
förbjuden förbjudet förbjudet att ingen
Not any.
Hardly any.
Not any possibility or allowance of (doing something).
ingen inget förbjuden förbjudet förbjudet att inga
Not (a); not properly, not really; not fully.

no /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ noes nos n
nej
a negating expression; an answer that shows disagreement, denial, refusal, or disapproval
a vote not in favor, or opposing a proposition

no /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ preposition
nej
without
like
(colloquial, usually, humorous) not, does not, do not, etc.

no comment phraseologicalUnit
inga kommentarer
(idiomatic) An "official" refusal to relay any further information, used for example in response to a question by a newspaper reporter or police officer. [from c. 1950]

no entry phraseologicalUnit
ej ingång tillträde förbjudet
Used on signs to indicate that entry into the area where the sign is displayed is forbidden.

no idea interjection
ingen aning
(emphatic) I don't know.

no kidding interjection
jaha jaså se där
(colloquial) An exclamation of amazement.

no longer adv
inte längre
Not any more; no more.

no man's land /ˈnoʊˌmænzˌlænd/ n
ingenmansland
(figurative) A place where no one can or should be.
The stretch of land between the border posts of two contiguous sovereign states, sometimes separated by great distance.

no matter interjection
spelar ingen roll
(dated, or, US) It doesn't matter, it's unimportant, it doesn't make any difference.

no matter preposition
oavsett än
Irrespective of, regardless of, in spite of.

no matter what phraseologicalUnit
oavsett vare sig
(not followed by a phrase) Regardless of any or most possible adverse circumstances.

no more adv
inget mer inte mer
(idiom) No longer; not any more.

no more no less adv
varken mer eller mindre

no offense phraseologicalUnit
inget illa ment
I intend no offense by these remarks.

no one /ˈnoʊ ˌwʌn/ /ˈnəʊ wʌn/ pronoun
ingen
Used in contrast to anyone, someone or everyone: not one person; nobody.

no pain, no gain proverb
stekta sparvar flyger ej i munnen friskt vågat, hälften vunnet man måste satsa för att vinna vill man vara fin, får man lida pin
One must be willing to endure some inconvenience or discomfort in order to achieve worthwhile goals.

no parking phraseologicalUnit
parkering förbjuden
On a traffic sign, indicates that parking a vehicle is not allowed within the area of influence of the sign.

no problem interjection
ingen orsak
No thanks is necessary; you're welcome (said in response to an expression of gratitude).
inga problem ingen orsak
No apology is necessary; think nothing of it (said in response to an expression of regret).

no show sock no show socks n
sneakersstrumpa
A sock that extends no further than the ankle.

no smoke without fire proverb
ingen rök utan eld
Gossip and accusations are often substantiated by fact.

no smoking phraseologicalUnit
ingen rökning rökfritt rökning förbjuden
A phrase used in notices indicating that the smoking of cigarettes, etc., is not permitted in the surrounding area.

no thank you interjection
nej tack
A polite way of saying no in response to an offer.

no way interjection
nähä
(idiomatic) Absolutely not; under no circumstances. [from 18th c.]
(idiomatic) Indicates astonished disbelief.

no way Jose /- həʊˌzeɪ/ /nəʊ ˈweɪ həʊˌseɪ/ adv
icke sa Nicke

no, thanks interjection
nej tack
Politely refuses something offered.

no-brainer no-brainers n
solklar
(informal) An easy or obvious conclusion, decision, solution, task, etc.; something requiring little or no thought.

no-fly zone no-fly zones n
flygförbudszon
An airspace in which aircraft, especially military aircraft, are forbidden to fly.

no-frills adj
utan krusiduller
(idiomatic) Basic or simple; providing only what is necessary, without anything extra or fancy.

nobelium /noʊˈbiːliəm/ /noʊˈbɛliəm/ n
nobelium
a transuranic chemical element (symbol No) with an atomic number of 102.

nobility /noʊˈbɪlɪti/ /nəʊˈbɪlɪti/ /nəˈbɪlɪti/ nobilities n
adel
A noble or privileged social class, historically accompanied by a hereditary title; aristocracy.
(uncountable) The quality of being noble.

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ more noble most noble nobler noblest adj
ädel nobel
Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character.
adlig välboren
Of exalted rank; of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth, station, or title; highborn.

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ nobles n
adelsman adelsperson adelsdam adelskvinna aristokrat
An aristocrat; one of aristocratic blood. [from 14th c.]

noble gas noble gases n
ädelgas
(chemistry) Any of the elements of group 18 of the periodic table, being monatomic and (with very limited exceptions) inert.

noble metal noble metals n
ädelmetall
(inorganic chemistry, alchemy) A metal resistant to corrosion, oxidizing and tarnishing, such as gold or platinum.

noble rot n
ädelröta
A benevolent form of the fungus Botrytis cinerea which, in the right conditions, leads to a concentrated sweet wine.

noble savage noble savages n
den ädle vilden
(literature) A stock character embodying the concept of an idealized indigene or outsider who has not been corrupted by civilization and therefore symbolizes humanity's innate goodness.

nobleman /ˈnoʊbl̩mən/ /ˈnəʊbl̩mən/ noblemen n
adelsman
A peer; an aristocrat; ranks range from baron to king to emperor.

noblewoman noblewomen n
adelsfru adelsdam adelskvinna
A woman having a noble rank, especially one belonging to the peerage; a Lady.

nobody /ˈnoʊ.bɑ.di/ /ˈnoʊ.bə.di/ /ˈnoʊˌbʌd.i/ /ˈnəʊ.bɒd.i/ /ˈnəʊ.bə.di/ nobodies n
ingen nolla
Someone who is not important or well-known.

nobody's determiner
ingens
Possessive case of nobody. (This entry is a translation hub.)

nobody's perfect phraseologicalUnit
ingen är perfekt även solen har sina fläckar
Used when someone's mistakes or flaws are acknowledged, to remind that everyone else makes mistakes and has flaws.

nocebo /noʊˈsi.boʊ/ /nəʊˈsiː.bəʊ/ nocebos n
nocebo
(pharmacology, also, _, attributive) A substance which a patient experiences as harmful due to a previous negative perception, but which is in fact pharmacologically (medicinally) inactive. [from 1961]

noctule /ˈnɑkt͡ʃul/ /ˈnɒktjuːl/ noctules n
brunfladdermus
A bat, of the genus Nyctalus, that lives in tree hollows.

nocturnal /nɑkˈtɝ.nəl/ /nɒkˈtɜː(ɹ).nəl/ more nocturnal most nocturnal adj
natt- aktiv om natten nattaktiv
(of a person, creature, group, or species) Primarily active during the night.
nattlig
(of an occurrence) Taking place at night, nightly.

nocturne /(ˌ)nɒkˈtɜːn/ /ˈnɑktɚn/ /ˈnɑkˌtɝn/ /ˈnɒktɜːn/ nocturnes n
nocturne
(music) A dreamlike or pensive composition, usually for the piano.

nod /nɑd/ /nɒd/ /nɔd/ nods n
nick
An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.

nod /nɑd/ /nɒd/ /nɔd/ v
nicka
(ambitransitive) To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
nicka till
(intransitive) To gradually fall asleep.

node /noʊd/ /nəʊd/ nodes n
nod
(astronomy) The point where the orbit of a planet, as viewed from the Sun, intersects the ecliptic. The ascending and descending nodes refer respectively to the points where the planet moves from South to North and N to S; their respective symbols are ☊ and ☋.
(networking) A computer or other device attached to a network.
(physics) A point along a standing wave where the wave has minimal amplitude.
nod knutpunkt
(graph theory) A vertex or a leaf in a graph of a network, or other element in a data structure.

noggin /ˈnɑɡn̩/ /ˈnɑɡɪn/ /ˈnɒɡɪn/ noggins n
skalle
(slang) The head.

noise /nɔɪz/ noises n
oljud buller
(uncountable) Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.
brus
Sound or signal generated by random fluctuations.
(technology) Any part of a signal or data that reduces the clarity, precision, or quality of the desired output.

noise /nɔɪz/ v
brusa väsnas
(intransitive) To make a noise; to sound.

noise pollution n
buller ljudförorening
Excess noise which is unpleasant or harmful.

noisy /ˈnɔɪzi/ /ˈnɔːɪzɪ/ noisier noisiest adj
bullersam högljudd
Making a noise, especially a loud unpleasant sound

noisy miner noisy miners n
larmhonungsstare
A grey honeyeater, Manorina melanocephala, that has a large range of songs, calls, and alarms, is endemic to eastern and south-eastern Australia, and has a black head, orange-yellow beak and feet, and a yellow patch behind the eye.

nolle prosequi /ˌnoʊli ˈpɹoʊsɪkwaɪ/ /ˌnoʊli ˈpɹoʊsɪkwi/ /ˌnɑli ˈpɹɑsɪkwaɪ/ /ˌnɑli ˈpɹɑsɪkwi/ /ˌnɒlɪ ˈpɹɒsɪkwaɪ/ /ˌnəʊlɪ ˈpɹɒsɪkwaɪ/ nolle prosequies nolle prosequis n
åtalseftergift
(law) A proceeding or declaration by which a plaintiff or prosecutor ends a legal suit.

nomad /ˈnoʊmæd/ /ˈnəʊmæd/ nomads n
nomad
(anthropology) A member of a society or class who herd animals from pasture to pasture with no fixed home.

nombril /ˈnɑmbɹəl/ /ˈnɒmbɹɪl/ nombrils n
nav
(heraldry) A point halfway between the fess point (centre of the shield) and the middle base (bottom) point of an escutcheon.

nomenclature /-ˈmɛn/ /nə(ʊ)ˈmɛŋ.klətʃə/ /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌnoʊmənˈkleɪt͡ʃɚ/ nomenclatures n
nomenklatur
A set of rules used for forming the names or terms in a particular field of arts or sciences.

nomenklatura /nɒˌmɛnkləˈtjʊəɹə/ /nɒˌmɛnkləˈtʃʊəɹə/ nomenklaturas n
nomenklatura
(now, _, historical) A list of bureaucratic posts in government and industry in the former Soviet Union (or other communist countries), filled by those appointed by the Party. [from 20th c.]

nominalism nominalisms n
nominalism
(philosophy) A doctrine that universals do not have an existence except as names for classes of concrete objects.

nominalist nominalists n
nominalist
An adherent of any of the various kinds of nominalism.

nominalize /ˈnɑmənəlaɪz/ /ˈnɒmɪnəlaɪz/ v
substantivera

nomination /ˌnɑmɪˈneɪʃən/ /ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ nominations n
nominering
An act or instance of nominating.

nominative /ˈnɒmnətɪv/ /ˈnɒmɪnətɪv/ adj
nominativ
(grammar) Being in that case or form of a noun which stands as the subject of a finite verb.

nominative case nominative cases n
nominativ
(grammar) The case used to indicate the subject—or agent—of a finite verb.

non- /ˈnɑn/ /ˈnɒn/ prefix
icke- o-
Used in the sense of no or none, to show lack of or failure to perform; or in the sense of not, to negate the meaning of the word to which it is prefixed.

non-binary /ˌnɔnˈbaɪ.nɚˌi/ /ˌnɔnˈbaɪ.nɛɹˌi/ adj
icke-binär
Having or pertaining to a gender identity not represented by the gender binary; not exclusively male or female; genderqueer.

non-breaking space non-breaking spaces n
fast mellanslag
(computing) A variant of the space character that prevents text from wrapping onto the next line at that point.

non-commissioned officer non-commissioned officers n
underofficer
A person of authority in the military who has not received a commission (a direct conveyance of authority from the sovereign government); as such they can have charge or control but not command in the most technical use of the word.

non-disclosure agreement non-disclosure agreements n
sekretessavtal
(legal, business) A contract that enjoins a party not to disclose certain information.

non-empty adj
icke-tom
(set theory) Of a set, containing at least one element; not the empty set.

non-governmental organization non-governmental organizations n
icke-statlig organisation enskild organisation
A legally constituted non-commercial organization created by natural or legal persons with no participation or representation of any government.

non-iron adj
strykfri
That does not need ironing.

non-refoulement /ˌnɑnɹəˌfulˈmɑn/ /ˌnɒnɹəˈfuːlmɒ̃/ n
principen om non-refoulement
(international law) The principle that a person (particularly a refugee) should not be returned to an area (chiefly their country of origin) where they would face mistreatment.

non-smoker non-smokers n
icke-rökare
Somebody who does not smoke tobacco.

non-verbal /ˌnɑnˈvɝ.bl̩/ /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bl̩/ adj
icke-verbal
(of communication) In a form other than written or spoken words, such as gestures, facial expressions or body language.

nonbeliever nonbelievers n
ateist icke-troende
a person who does not believe, especially regarding religion.

nonce word nonce words n
tillfällig ordbildning tillfällighetsbildning
(lexicography) A word invented for the occasion.

nonchalant /ˈnɒn.ʃəl.ənt/ /ˌnɑn.ʃəˈlɑnt/ more nonchalant most nonchalant adj
nonchalant
Indifferent; unconcerned; behaving as if detached.

noncitizen noncitizens n
icke-medborgare
Someone who is not a citizen of the country in question

nonconformism nonconformisms n
nonkonformism
(often, capitalized, English church history) Protestantism in England outside of the Anglican Church of England.

nonconformist more nonconformist most nonconformist adj
frireligiös icke-konformistisk nonkonformistisk
Not conforming to established customs, etc.

nonconformist nonconformists n
icke-konformist nonkonformist
Someone who does not conform to accepted beliefs, customs or practices. [from 17th c.]

nonconformity nonconformities n
nonkonformism
Refusal to conform to the doctrine, discipline, or practice of a state religion, especially refusal by other Protestants to conform to the doctrine or discipline of the Church of England; the principles or practice of nonconformists; nonconformists as a class.

nondrinker nondrinkers n
nykterist
One who does not drink alcohol; a teetotaler.

none /nʌn/ pronoun
ingen inget inte någon inte något
Not any of a given number or group.

none other than phraseologicalUnit
inga mindre än ingen mindre än
(idiomatic) Used to qualify a person whose eminence may be more than one would expect in the given situation.

nonentity nonentities n
nolla
(countable) An unimportant or insignificant person.

nonetheless /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/ adv
icke desto mindre hur som helst

nonexistent adj
obefintlig icke-existerande
Not existent or existing; not real.

nonfiction nonfictions n
facklitteratur
Written works intended to give facts, or true accounts of real things and events. Often used attributively.

nonfictional adj
facklitterär

nonintersecting adj
icke-skärande som inte skär (varandra)
Not intersecting.

nonkilling nonkillings n
ickedödande
A precept or worldview that affirms the possibility of a society where killing is absent.

nonlinear adj
icke-linjär
(of a system) Whose output is not directly proportional to its input.

nonmathematical adj
icke-matematisk
Not mathematical.

nonmetal nonmetals n
icke-metall
(chemistry) An element, such as phosphorus or chlorine, that does not have the chemical or physical properties of a metal.

nonplussed /nɒnˈplʌst/ /ˌnɑnˈplʌst/ more nonplussed most nonplussed adj
ställd
Unsure how to act or respond; bewildered, perplexed. [from early 17th c.]

nonprofit adj
icke-vinstdrivande ideell
Not seeking to produce a profit (a financial gain).

nonprofit nonprofits n
ideell organisation
Ellipsis of nonprofit organization: an organization that exists for reasons other than to make a profit, such as a charitable, educational or service organization.

nonsense /ˈnɑn.sɛns/ /ˈnɒn.səns/ nonsenses n
nonsens strunt
Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or pattern or seem to have no meaning.
nonsens
An untrue statement.

nonviolence nonviolences n
icke-våld
A philosophy that rejects the use of violence, and instead seeks to bring about change through peaceful responses even to violent acts.

nonzero adj
nollskild
(mathematics, of a quantity) Not equal to zero.

noob /n(j)uːb/ noobs n
noob
(Internet slang, derogatory) A newb or newbie; refers to the idea that someone is new to a game, concept, or idea; implying a lack of experience. Also, in some areas the word noob can mean someone is obsessed with things.

noodle /nud(ə)l/ /nuːdl̩/ noodles n
nudel
(usually, in the plural) A string or flat strip of pasta or other dough, usually cooked (at least initially) by boiling, and served in soup or in a dry form mixed with a sauce and other ingredients.

nook and cranny nooks and crannies n
skrymsle skrymslen och vrår vrå
(idiomatic) A place or part of a place, especially small or remote.

nookie /ˈnʊki/ n
sex
(slang) Sex or other sexual activity, especially if illicit.

noon /nuːn/ noons n
middag mitt på dagen
(now, rare) The corresponding time in the middle of the night; midnight.

noose /nuːs/ nooses n
löpsnara rännsnara
An adjustable loop of rope, such as the one placed around the neck in hangings, or the one at the end of a lasso.

nope /noʊp/ [noʊp̚] nopes n
nepp
(informal) A negative reply, no.

nope /noʊp/ [noʊp̚] particle
nepp
(informal, commonly, emphatic) No.

nor /nɔɹ/ /nɔː/ conjunction
eller
(literary) And... not (introducing a negative statement, without necessarily following one).
A function word introducing each except the first term of a series, indicating none of them is true.
(archaic) Neither.
Used to introduce a further negative statement.
(UK, dialect) Than.

noradrenaline /nɔːɹəˈdɹɛnəlɪn/ noradrenalines n
noradrenalin
(British) The compound norepinephrine.

norepinephrine /ˌnɔːɹɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/ norepinephrines n
noradrenalin
(neurotransmitter) A neurotransmitter found in the locus coeruleus which is synthesized from dopamine.

norm /nɔːm/ norms n
norm
That which is normal or typical.
(mathematics) A function, generally denoted v\mapsto\left|v\right| or v\mapsto\left\|v\right\|, that maps vectors to non-negative scalars and has the following properties:

normal /ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/ /ˈnɔːml̩/ more normal most normal normaler normalest adj
normal
(set theory, of a function from the ordinals to the ordinals) Which is strictly monotonically increasing and continuous with respect to the order topology.
According to norms or rules or to a regular pattern.
Usual, healthy; not sick or ill or unlike oneself.
(education, of a school) teaching teachers how to teach (to certain norms)

normal /ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/ /ˈnɔːml̩/ normals n
normal
(geometry) A line or vector that is perpendicular to another line, surface, or plane.

normal distribution normal distributions n
normalfördelning
(statistics) Any of a family of continuous probability distributions such that the probability density function is the Gaussian function

normal time n
ordinarie speltid ordinarie tid
(sports) The standard period of play, contrasted with any additional periods such as injury time, extra time or penalty shootout.

normalcy /ˈnɔɹməlsi/ normalcies n
normalitet
(US) The state of being normal; the fact of being normal; normality.

normality /noːˈmæl.ə.ti/ /nɔɹˈmæl.ə.ti/ /nɔːˈmæl.ɪ.ti/ [nɔɹˈmæl.ə.ɾi] normalities n
normalitet
(uncountable) The state of being normal or usual; normalcy.

normalization /ˌnɔɹ.mə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌnɔɹ.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˈnoː.mə.ləˈzæɪ.ʃn̩] [ˈnɔː.mə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌnoː.məˌlɑɪˈzæɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌnɔː.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩] normalizations n
normalisering
Any process that makes something more normal or regular, which typically means conforming to some regularity or rule, or returning from some state of abnormality.

normalize /ˈnɔɹ.mə.laɪz/ /ˈnɔː.mə.laɪz/ v
normalisera
(transitive) To make normal, to make standard.

north /noɹθ/ /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔː(ɹ)θ/ /nɔːθ/ [no̞ɹθ] adj
norr nord

north /noɹθ/ /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔː(ɹ)θ/ /nɔːθ/ [no̞ɹθ] norths n
nord norr
The direction towards the pole to the left-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 0°, or (on another celestial object) the direction towards the pole lying on the northern side of the invariable plane.
The up or positive direction.
(physics) The positive or north pole of a magnet, which seeks the magnetic pole near Earth's geographic North Pole (which, for its magnetic properties, is a south pole).
Alternative letter-case form of North (“a northern region; the inhabitants thereof”). [circa 1300]
(ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction to the left-hand side of a person facing the altar.

north pole /ˌnɔɹθ ˈpoʊl/ /ˌnɔːθ ˈpəʊl/ north poles n
nordpol
The northernmost point on celestial bodies other than Earth.

north wind north winds n
nordanvind
A wind blowing from the north.

northbound adj
norrgående
Heading or moving in a northerly direction.

northbound adv
norrgående norrut
Towards the north.

northeast northeasts n
nordost
The intercardinal compass point halfway between north and east; specifically at a bearing of 45°.

northerly /ˈnɔɹðɚli/ /ˈnɔːðəli/ more northerly most northerly adj
nordlig
Facing the north; directed towards the north.

northerly /ˈnɔɹðɚli/ /ˈnɔːðəli/ northerlies n
nordanvind
A wind blowing from the north.

northern /ˈnɒðə(ɹ)n/ /ˈnɔɹðɚn/ /ˈnɔːðn̩/ /ˈnɔːðən/ more northern most northern adj
nordlig
Of, facing, situated in, or related to the north; northerly.

northern birch mouse northern birch mice n
buskmus
A rodent classified either in the family Sminthidae or in the Dipodidae, Sicista betulina that is found in subarctic and cool temperate Asia from Scandinavia to Lake Baikal.

northern fulmar northern fulmars n
stormfågel
An Arctic seabird, Fulmarus glacialis.

northern gannet northern gannets n
havssula
A seabird, Morus bassanus.

northern goshawk northern goshawks n
duvhök
Accipiter gentilis, a bird of prey of the family Accipitridae.

northern hawk owl northern hawk owls n
hökuggla
A medium-sized owl native to boreal forests of North America and Eurasia; Surnia ulula.

northern jacana northern jacanas n
gulpannad jaçana
Jacana spinosa, a wader in the family Jacanidae.

northern lapwing northern lapwings n
tofsvipa
A crested plover, Vanellus vanellus.

northern lights n
norrsken
The aurora of the northern hemisphere.

northern pike /ˈnɔɹðɚn paɪk/ /ˈnɔːðən paɪk/ northern pikes n
gädda
A species of pike, Esox lucius.

northern pintail northern pintails n
stjärtand
A large duck of the species Anas acuta, of wide geographic distribution.

northern shoveler northern shovelers n
skedand
Spatula clypeata, formerly Anas clypeata, a duck breeding in northern areas of Europe and across the Palearctic and across most of North America.

northern shrike northern shrikes n
nordlig varfågel
Lanius borealis, a large songbird species in the shrike family (Laniidae) native to North America and Siberia.

northern wheatear northern wheatears n
stenskvätta
Oenanthe oenanthe, an Old World flycatcher.

northernmost /ˈnɔɹ.ðɚnˌmoʊst/ /ˈnɔː.ðənˌməʊst/ adj
nordligaste
Farthest north.

northwest /nɔɹθˈwɛst/ /nɔːθˈwɛst/ northwests n
nordväst
The intercardinal compass point halfway between west and north; specifically at a bearing of 315°.

nose [noʊ̯z] [noːz] [nəwz] [nəʊ̯z] noses n
näsa nos
A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell.
The skill in recognising bouquet.
nos näsa
A snout, the nose of an animal.
nos spets näsa
The tip of an object.
noslängd
(horse racing) The length of a horse’s nose, used to indicate the distance between horses at the finish of a race, or any very close race.
väderkorn
(by extension) Skill at finding information.

nose [noʊ̯z] [noːz] [nəwz] [nəʊ̯z] v
lägga sig i
smyga
(intransitive) To move cautiously by advancing its front end.
lägga näsan i blöt nosa snoka
(intransitive) To snoop.
vädra
(transitive) To push with one's nose; to nuzzle.

nose cone nose cones n
noskon
(aviation) The forwardmost part of an aircraft, rocket or missile; it is shaped to minimize aerodynamic resistance.

nose ring nose rings n
näsring
A ring affixed to the snout of cattle, to make them follow immediately when a chain is attached to the ring.

nose-picking nose-pickings n
näspetning
(mostly, uncountable) Insertion of one's finger into one's nostril, especially to remove mucus.

noseband nosebands n
nosgrimma
The part of a bridle or halter that goes over the nose of an animal, particularly a horse.

nosebleed /ˈnoʊzˌblid/ /ˈnəʊzˌbliːd/ nosebleeds n
näsblod
A haemorrhage from the nose; usually, blood flow exiting the nostrils that originates from the nasal cavity.

nosedive /ˈnəʊzdaɪv/ nosedives n
störtdykning
A headfirst fall or jump.
(economics, etc.) A rapid fall, e.g. in price or value.

nosedive /ˈnəʊzdaɪv/ v
störtdyka
(intransitive, of aircraft) To dive down in a steep angle.
(intransitive, economy) To perform a rapid fall in price or value.

nosegay /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/ /ˈnəʊzɡeɪ/ nosegays n
blomkvast blomsterbukett bukett
A small bunch of fragrant flowers or herbs tied in a bundle, often presented as a gift; nosegays were originally intended to be put to the nose for the pleasant sensation or to mask unpleasant odours. [from 15th c.]

nosewing nosewings n
näsvinge
The arch of cartilage on either side of the nose.

nosology nosologies n
nosologi
The study of diseases; the systematic investigation or classification of disease.

nostalgia /nɑˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɑˈstɑld͡ʒə/ /nɒˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɔˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɔˈstɑld͡ʒə/ /nəˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nəˈstæɫd͡ʒə/ /nəˈstɑld͡ʒə/ nostalgias n
nostalgi
(transferred sense) A bittersweet yearning for the things of the past. [from 20th c.]

nostalgic more nostalgic most nostalgic adj
nostalgisk
Of, having, or relating to nostalgia.

nostril /ˈnɒstɹəl/ /ˈnɒstɹɪl/ nostrils n
näsborre
Either of the two orifices located on the nose (or on the beak of a bird); used as a passage for air and other gases to travel the nasal passages.

nosy /ˈnoʊzi/ /ˈnəʊziː/ more nosy most nosy nosier nosiest adj
nyfiken
Prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs; tending to snoop or meddle.

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ /nɔt/ [nɑ̈ʔt̚] [nɒt] [nɒʔ(t)] [nɔt] [nɞʔt] adv
inte ej icke
Negates the meaning of the modified verb.

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ /nɔt/ [nɑ̈ʔt̚] [nɒt] [nɒʔ(t)] [nɔt] [nɞʔt] conjunction
inte ej icke
And not.

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ /nɔt/ [nɑ̈ʔt̚] [nɒt] [nɒʔ(t)] [nɔt] [nɞʔt] interjection
ej icke inte

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ /nɔt/ [nɑ̈ʔt̚] [nɒt] [nɒʔ(t)] [nɔt] [nɞʔt] nots n
icke
Alternative letter-case form of NOT

not a minute too soon adv
i grevens tid
(idiomatic) at the last possible moment; just in time

not an option phraseologicalUnit
inte ett alternativ

not at all [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɑɫ] [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɔɫ] [ˈnɒtʰəˈtʰɔːɫ] [ˈnɔɾəˈɾoːɫ] adv
inte alls alls inte rakt inte
(emphatic) Not in the least.

not at all [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɑɫ] [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɔɫ] [ˈnɒtʰəˈtʰɔːɫ] [ˈnɔɾəˈɾoːɫ] interjection
det var så lite ingen orsak
(idiomatic) Used similarly to you're welcome, as a conventional reply to an expression of gratitude.

not bad adj
inte fy skam inte illa
(litotes) Reasonably good.

not even adv
inte ens
Introduces or constitutes a more emphatic negation or exclusion than "not".

not least adv
åtminstone
Especially; particularly.

not only … but also conjunction
inte bara … utan också

not so fast phraseologicalUnit
sakta i backarna
(idiomatic) Used to tell someone to stop doing something.

not the end of the world phraseologicalUnit
inte hela världen
(idiomatic) (It's of) minor importance, at least not as important as it first seemed.

not to mention conjunction
för att inte tala om
(idiomatic) An apophasis used by a speaker to introduce, despite claiming not to address, a given point of discussion.

not touch with a ten-foot pole v
inte ta i med tång
(idiomatic) To avoid something at all costs; to refuse to associate with something; signifies a strong aversion.

not worth a brass farthing adj
inte värd ett korvöre inte värd ett ruttet lingon inte värd ett rött öre
(idiomatic) Worth nothing or next to nothing.

notable /ˈnoʊdəbəl/ /ˈnəʊtəbl̩/ more notable most notable adj
anmärkningsvärd betydande framstående märklig
Worthy of note; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished. [from 14th c.]

notably more notably most notably adv
i synnerhet
(focus) As a pointed example; in a notable manner.

notary /ˈnoʊtəɹi/ notaries n
notarius publicus
(legal, Canada, US) A notary public, a public officer who serves as an impartial witness to the signing of important documents, but who is not authorised to practise law.

notary public /ˈnəʊtəɹi ˈpʌblɪk/ notaries public notaries publics n
notarius publicus
(law) An officer who can administer oaths and statutory declarations, witness and authenticate documents and perform certain other acts varying from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

notch /nɑt͡ʃ/ /nɒtʃ/ notches n
hack
A V-shaped cut.

note /noʊt/ /nəʊt/ notes n
not
A brief remark; a marginal comment or explanation; hence, an annotation on a text or author; a comment; a critical, explanatory, or illustrative observation.
(music) A sound.
A character, variously formed, to indicate the length of a tone, and variously placed upon the staff to indicate its pitch.
anteckning lapp
A brief piece of writing intended to assist the memory; a memorandum; a minute.
lapp brev meddelande not
A short informal letter; a billet.

notebook /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/ /ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/ notebooks n
anteckningsbok skrivbok anteckningsblock
(computing, sometimes, attributive) A kind of user interface in literate programming, allowing calculations to be interspersed with human-readable comments, diagrams, etc.
bärbar dator notebook
(computing) Ellipsis of notebook computer. A laptop.

nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ [ˈnʌʔn̩] nothings n
ingen
A nobody (insignificant person).

nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ [ˈnʌʔn̩] pronoun
ingenting inget intet bagatell
Not any thing; no thing.

nothing but adv
ingenting annat än inget annat än intet annat än
only

nothing to sneeze at n
ingenting att fnysa åt
(informal) Something that is decent, acceptable, or worthwhile.

nothing to write home about pronoun
inget att hänga i julgranen inget vidare
(idiomatic) Not exceptional; not noteworthy or especially good.

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ [ˈnoʊɾɪs] notices n
meddelande
(countable) A written or printed announcement.
besked
(uncountable) Prior notification.

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ [ˈnoʊɾɪs] v
märka förnimma notera observera uppfatta
lägga märke till tänka på
(transitive) To become aware of; to observe. [from 17th c.]

noticeable /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ more noticeable most noticeable adj
märkbar
Capable of being seen or noticed.

noticeably more noticeably most noticeably adv
märkbart
(degree) To a detectable degree, sufficient to be noticed.

notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ notifications n
anmälan kungörelse
(uncountable) The act of notifying.
meddelande kungörelse
(countable) A specific piece of information that serves to notify.

notify /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/ v
avisera meddela
(transitive) To give (someone) notice (of some event). [from mid-15th c.]

notion /ˈnoʊʃən/ /ˈnəʊʃən/ notions n
begrepp
Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.

notorious /noʊ-/ /nə(ʊ)ˈtɔː.ɹɪ.əs/ /nəˈtɔ.ɹi.əs/ more notorious most notorious adj
ökänd beryktad
Of a person or entity: generally or widely known for something negative; infamous.

notwithstanding /ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/ postposition
trots oaktat
In spite of, despite.

nougat /ˈnuɡət/ /ˈnuːɡɑː/ /ˈnʌɡɪt/ nougats n
nougat
(uncountable) A mixture consisting of egg white and a sweetener, variously mixed with (in, _, western, _, Europe) almonds or (in, _, eastern, _, Europe) hazelnuts or (in, _, America) used without nuts as a filler in candy bars.

noughties /ˈnɔːtiz/ n
nollnolltal 00-tal
(UK, sometimes, capitalized) The decade consisting of the last year of the previous century and the first nine years of the next: from 1900 to 1909, 2000 to 2009, etc.

noun /naʊn/ /næːn/ nouns n
substantiv tingord
(grammar, narrow sense) A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as person, animal, place, word, thing, phenomenon, substance, quality, or idea; one of the basic parts of speech in many languages, including English.
nomen
(grammar, now rare, broad sense) Either a word that can be used to refer to a person, animal, place, thing, phenomenon, substance, quality or idea, or a word that modifies or describes a previous word or its referent; a substantive or adjective, sometimes also including other parts of speech such as numeral or pronoun.

noun phrase noun phrases n
nominalfras
(grammar) A phrase that has a noun (or indefinite pronoun) as its head or performs the same grammatical function as a noun.

nourishment /ˈnɝɪʃmənt/ /ˈnʊɹɪʃmənt/ /ˈnʌɹɪʃmənt/ nourishments n
näring
Something that nourishes; food

nous /naʊs/ /nuːs/ n
förnuft nous
(philosophy) The mind or intellect, reason, both rational and emotional
In Neoplatonism, the divine reason, regarded as first divine emanation.

nouveau riche /ˌnu.voʊ ˈɹiʃ/ /ˌnu.voʊ ˈɹɪtʃ/ /ˌnuː.vəʊ ˈɹiːʃ/ nouveaux riches n
nyrik
(pejorative) New money; wealthy persons whose fortunes are newly acquired, and who are therefore perceived to lack the refinement of those who were raised wealthy.

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvəl/ [ˈnɒvl̩] novels n
roman
A work of prose fiction, longer than a novella. [from 17th c.]

novelist /ˈnɑvəlɪst/ /ˈnɒvəlɪst/ novelists n
romanförfattare
An author of novels.

novella /noʊˈvɛlə/ /nəʊˈvɛlə/ /nəˈvɛlə/ novellas novelle n
kortroman
A short novel or long short story.

novelty /ˈnɑvəlti/ /ˈnɒvəlti/ novelties n
nyhet
The state of being new or novel; newness.
nyhet nymodighet
A new product; an innovation.

novice /ˈnɑvɪs/ /ˈnɒvɪs/ novices n
novis
(religion) A new member of a religious order accepted on a conditional basis, prior to confirmation. [from 14th c.]

novitiate /nəˈvɪʃi.ət/ novitiates n
novitiat
The period during which a novice of a religious order undergoes training.

now /naʊ/ adv
nu
At the present time.
(sentential) Used to introduce a point, a qualification of what has previously been said, a remonstration or a rebuke.

now /naʊ/ nows n
nu
(often, with "the") The state of not paying attention to the future or the past.

now and then /ˌnaʊ ən(d) ˈðɛn/ adv
då och då av och till till och från
(idiomatic) sometimes; occasionally; intermittently

now or never adv
nu eller aldrig
(idiomatic, set phrase) At this sole opportunity, or not at all.

now, now interjection
så
A reassurance.

nowadays /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/ adv
nuförtiden
nu för tiden numera numer
At the present time; in the current era. [from 14th c.]

nowhere /ˈnoʊ.(h)wɛɹ/ /ˈnəʊ.wɛə/ adv
ingenstans
In no place.
To no place.

nozzle /ˈnɒzəl/ nozzles n
dysa munstycke pip
A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent of a hose or pipe.
A short outlet or inlet pipe projecting from the end or side of a hollow vessel, as a steam-engine cylinder or a steam boiler.

nth /ɛnθ/ adj
n\:te
(mathematics) Occurring at position n in a sequence.

nuance /ˈnjuː.ɑːns/ /ˈnuː.ɑːns/ nuances n
nyans
A minor distinction.
Subtlety or fine detail.

nuanced more nuanced most nuanced adj
nyanserad
Having nuances; possessed of multiple layers of detail, pattern, or meaning.

nubile /ˈnjuːbaɪl/ /ˈnubaɪl/ more nubile most nubile adj
giftasvuxen
Of an age suitable for marriage; marriageable (principally of a young woman). [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

nuclear /ˈn(j)u.kjə.lɚ/ /ˈn(j)u.kli.ɚ/ /ˈnjuː.klɪə(ɹ)/ adj
kärn- kärnenergi- kärnkraft-
Involving energy released by nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, radioactive decay). [from 20th c.]
nukleär kärnvapen
Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions. [from 20th c.]
nukleär kärn
(biology) Pertaining to the nucleus of a cell. [from 19th c.]

nuclear bomb nuclear bombs n
atombomb
A nuclear weapon

nuclear energy n
atomkraft
The energy released by a nuclear reaction; either through nuclear fission or nuclear fusion

nuclear family nuclear families n
kärnfamilj
A family unit consisting of two parents (traditionally a mother and a father) and their children.

nuclear fission nuclear fissions n
fission kärnklyvning atomklyvning
(nuclear physics) A nuclear reaction in which a large nucleus splits into smaller ones, sometimes accompanied by the simultaneous release of energy.

nuclear fuel nuclear fuels n
kärnbränsle
A radioactive material, such as uranium, used to power a nuclear reactor.

nuclear membrane nuclear membranes n
kärnmembran
(cytology) A double lipid bilayer that surrounds the nucleus in eukaryotic cells; it contains the genetic material (DNA).

nuclear physicist nuclear physicists n
kärnfysiker

nuclear physics n
kärnfysik atomfysik
The branch of physics that studies the nucleus of the atom, its internal structure and components.

nuclear power nuclear powers n
kärnkraft
(uncountable) Power, especially electrical power, obtained using nuclear fission or nuclear fusion.
kärnvapenmakt
(countable) A nation that possesses nuclear weapons.

nuclear power plant nuclear power plants n
kärnkraftverk
A power plant that obtains its primary energy from the heat generated in nuclear reactions.

nuclear reaction nuclear reactions n
kärnreaktion
A process such as the fission of an atomic nucleus, or the fusion of one or more atomic nuclei and/or subatomic particles in which the number of protons and/or neutrons in a nucleus changes; the reaction products may contain a different element or a different isotope of the same element.

nuclear reactor nuclear reactors n
kärnreaktor
(physics) Any device in which a controlled chain reaction is maintained for the purpose of creating heat (for power generation) or for creating neutrons and other fission products for experimental, medical or other purposes.

nuclear war nuclear wars n
kärnvapenkrig
A war fought using nuclear (fission and/or fusion) weapons.

nuclear weapon nuclear weapons n
kärnvapen
A weapon that derives its energy from the nuclear reactions of either fission or fusion.

nuclear winter nuclear winters n
atomvinter kärnvapenvinter nukleär vinter
A predicted drop in global temperature following a nuclear war due to dust in the upper atmosphere reducing sunlight reaching the ground.

nucleic acid /njuːˈkleɪ.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ /njuːˈkliː.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ /nuˈkleɪ.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ nucleic acids n
nukleinsyra
(biochemistry, genetics) Any acidic, chainlike biological macromolecule consisting of multiple repeat units of phosphoric acid, sugar and purine and pyrimidine bases; they are involved in the preservation, replication and expression of hereditary information in every living cell

nucleolus nucleoli n
nukleol
(cytology) A conspicuous, rounded body within the nucleus of a cell.

nucleon /ˈn(j)uːkliɒn/ nucleons n
nukleon
A proton (uud) or a neutron (udd).

nucleosome nucleosomes n
nukleosom
(genetics) Any of the subunits that repeat in chromatin; a coil of DNA surrounding a core of eight histones.

nucleotide /ˈn(j)u(ː)kliəˌtaɪd/ nucleotides n
nukleotid
(biochemistry) The monomer constituting DNA or RNA biopolymer molecules. Each nucleotide consists of a nitrogenous heterocyclic base (or nucleobase), which can be either a double-ringed purine or a single-ringed pyrimidine; a five-carbon pentose sugar (deoxyribose in DNA or ribose in RNA); and a phosphate group.

nucleus /ˈnjuː.kli.əs/ /ˈnuː.kli.əs/ nuclei nucleuses n
kärna
The core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.
(phonetics, phonology) The central part of a syllable, most commonly a vowel.
atomkärna kärna
(chemistry, physics) The massive, positively charged central part of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons.
cellkärna
(cytology) A large membrane-enclosed organelle found in eukaryotic cells which contains genetic material.

nuclide /ˈn(j)uːklaɪd/ nuclides n
nuklid
(physics) An atomic nucleus specified by its atomic number and atomic mass.

nude /n(j)uːd/ nuder nudest adj
naken näck
Without clothing or other covering of the skin; without clothing on the genitals or female nipples.

nudism /njuː.dɪzəm/ nudisms n
nudism
The belief in or practice of going nude in social, nonsexualized and frequently mixed-gender groups specifically in cultures where going nude in the social situation is not the norm.

nudist beach nudist beaches n
nakenbad
a beach where full nudity in public is permitted.

nudity /ˈnjudɪˌti/ /ˈnudɪti/ nudities n
nakenhet
(uncountable) The state or quality of being without clothing on the body; specifically, the quality of being without clothing on the genitals.

nudiustertian /n(j)ʊdi.əsˈtɜʃɪən/ adj
i förrgår
(rare, obsolete, modern uses probably, _, humorous) Of or relating to the day before yesterday; very recent.

nugget /ˈnʌɡət/ nuggets n
klimp
(countable) A small, compact chunk or clump.

nuke /n(j)uk/ /njuːk/ v
atombomba
(transitive, chiefly, US, colloquial) To use a nuclear weapon on a target.
mikra
(transitive, chiefly, US, colloquial) To cook in a microwave oven.

null pointer null pointers n
nullpekare
(computing) A pointer that does not point to any data object.

nullify /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/ v
annullera ogiltigförklara omintetgöra upphäva
(transitive, legal) To make legally invalid.

nullipara nulliparae nulliparas n
nullipara
A woman who has never carried a pregnancy beyond 20 weeks (one who has never given birth). It includes women who have experienced spontaneous miscarriages and induced abortions before the mid-point of pregnancy, but not women who have experienced pregnancy loss after 20 weeks.

num-num num-nums n
namnam
(childish) Tasty food.

numb /nʌm/ number numbest adj
domnad valen
Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.

numb /nʌm/ v
bedöva
(transitive) To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).

numbat numbats n
myrpungdjur
A small marsupial carnivore, Myrmecobius fasciatus, endemic to western Australia, that eats almost exclusively termites.

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ numbers n
tal antal numerär
(countable) An abstract entity used to describe quantity.
tal heltal nummer
(countable, mathematics) An element of one of several sets: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, complex numbers, and sometimes extensions such as hypercomplex numbers, etc.
nummer tal
(Followed by a numeral; used attributively) Indicating the position of something in a list or sequence. Abbreviations: No or No., no or no. (in each case, sometimes written with a superscript "o", like Nº or №). The symbol "#" is also used in this manner.
nummer
A sequence of digits and letters used to register people, automobiles, and various other items.
(countable, informal) A person.
(dated) An issue of a periodical publication.
numerus tal
(grammar) Of a word or phrase, the state of being singular, dual or plural, shown by inflection.

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ v
numrera
(transitive) To label (items) with numbers; to assign numbers to (items).

number one number ones n
litet ärende nummer ett
(childish, euphemistic) Urine; urination.

number theory n
talteori
(mathematics) The branch of pure mathematics concerned with the properties of integers.

number two number twos n
bajs nummer två stort ärende

numerable more numerable most numerable adj
räknelig
räknebar
Able to be counted; countable.

numeral /ˈnjuːməɹəl/ /ˈnjuːmɹəl/ /ˈnuməɹəl/ /ˈnumɹəl/ numerals n
siffra tal
A symbol that is not a word and represents a number, such as the Arabic numerals 1, 2, 3 and the Roman numerals I, V, X, L.
räkneord siffra
(linguistics) A number word, a simple or compound word for a number often having particular grammatical attributes depending on the language.

numerator /ˈnuː.məɹ.ˌeɪ̯.təɹ/ numerators n
täljare
(arithmetic) The number or expression written above the line in a fraction (such as 1 in ½).
räknare
An enumerator; someone who counts.

numerical /n(j)uˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /n(j)ʉˈmeɹ.ɪ.kəl/ [n(j)uˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kl̩] [n(j)ʉˈmeɹ.ɪ.kl̩] more numerical most numerical adj
numerisk
Of or pertaining to numbers.

numerous /ˈnjuːməɹəs/ /ˈnjuːmɹəs/ /ˈnuməɹəs/ /ˈnumɹəs/ more numerous most numerous adj
talrik
Indefinitely large numerically, many.

numismatist /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/ numismatists n
numismatiker
One who studies and/or collects coins and/or currencies.

nummular /ˈnʌmjʊlə/ /ˈnʌmjʊlɚ/ more nummular most nummular adj
nummulär
(pathology) Characterized by lesions (especially on the cornea or skin) which are round with well-defined borders.

numskull numskulls n
knäppskalle
(pejorative) A dunce, mentally dull or stupid person.

nun /nʌn/ nuns n
nunna
A member of a Christian religious community of women who live by certain vows and usually wear a habit, (Roman Catholicism, specifically) those living together in a cloister.

nunchaku /nən-/ /nʌnˈtʃækuː/ /nʌnˈtʃɑːkuː/ /nʌnˈt͡ʃɑku/ nunchakus n
karate pinnar nunchaku
(countable) A weapon originating from Okinawa, Japan, consisting of two sticks joined by a chain or cord. [from 20th c.]

nuncheon nuncheons n
mellanmål
(now, _, dialectal, archaic) A drink or light snack taken in the afternoon; a refreshment between meals.

nunnery /ˈnʌn(ə)ɹi/ nunneries n
nunnekloster
(chiefly, _, Christianity) The residence of a female religious community, a monastery for nuns.

nuptials /ˈnʌp.t͡ʃ(ʊ)əlz/ /ˈnʌp.ʃəlz/ n
bröllop vigsel
A wedding ceremony. [from mid 16th c.]

nurse /nɜːs/ /nɝs/ nurses n
sjuksköterska sjukskötare
A person trained to provide care for the sick.

nurse /nɜːs/ /nɝs/ v
amma
(transitive) To breastfeed: to feed (a baby) at the breast; to suckle.

nursemaid nursemaids n
barnflicka barnpassare
A woman or girl employed to care for children.

nursery /ˈnɜːsəɹi/ /ˈnɜːsɹi/ /ˈnɝsəɹi/ /ˈnɝsɹi/ nurseries n
plantskola
(horticulture) A place where young shrubs, trees, vines, etc., are cultivated for transplanting, or (more generally) made available for public sale, a garden centre; also (obsolete) a plantation of young trees.

nursery rhyme nursery rhymes n
barnramsa barnvisa
A short poem or song for children, mostly anonymous or handed down by folklore

nursery school nursery schools n
daghem dagis förskola
(British) A school where pre-school children play and learn at the same time.

nursing bra nursing bras n
amnings-bh
A bra specifically designed for breastfeeding mothers, with cups which fold down, allowing easy access to the nipple when the infant is to be fed, usually constructed of fabric only.

nursing home nursing homes n
äldreboende ålderdomshem åldringshem
A place of residence for people who require constant nursing care and have significant deficiencies with activities of daily living, such as the elderly and younger adults with physical disabilities.

nut /nʊt/ /nʌt/ [nɐt] nuts n
nöt
(food, broadly) Any of various hard-shelled seeds or hard, dry fruits from various families of plants.
mutter
(hardware) A piece of hardware, typically metal and typically hexagonal or square in shape, with a hole through it having internal screw threads, intended to be screwed onto a threaded bolt or other threaded shaft.
(climbing) A shaped piece of metal, threaded by a wire loop, which is jammed in a crack in the rockface and used to protect a climb. (Originally, machine nuts [sense #2] were used for this purpose.)
galen knäppis
(slang) A crazy person.
sadel översadel
(musical instruments, lutherie) On stringed instruments such as guitars and violins, the small piece at the peghead end of the fingerboard that holds the strings at the proper spacing and, in most cases, the proper height.

nutcase /ˈnʌtkeɪs/ nutcases n
original
(UK, Ireland, humorous) An eccentric or odd person.
knasboll knäppgök
(pejorative, slang) Someone who is insane.

nutcracker nutcrackers n
nötknäppare nötknäckare
An implement for cracking nuts.
nötkråka
(ornithology) Either of two birds of the genus Nucifraga in the crow family.

nutmeg /ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/ nutmegs n
muskot muskotträd
An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
muskotnöt muskot
The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
tunnel
(football, hockey, basketball) The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.

nutmeg /ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/ v
tunnla
(sport, transitive) To play the ball between the legs of (an opponent).

nutrient /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ /ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/ more nutrient most nutrient adj
närande
Providing nourishment.

nutrient /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ /ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/ nutrients n
näringsämne
A source of nourishment, such as food, that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue.

nutrition /njuːˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ /nuˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ nutritions n
näringslära näring
That which nourishes; nutriment.

nutritional more nutritional most nutritional adj
näring näringsmässig
Of, pertaining to, or providing nutrition.

nutritious /njuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ /nuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ more nutritious most nutritious adj
näringsrik näringsriktig
(of food or drink) Providing nutrients; healthy to eat.

nuts /nʌts/ more nuts most nuts adj
knäpp
(colloquial) Insane, mad.

nutshell /ˈnʌt.ʃɛl/ nutshells n
nötskal
The shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut.

nutty /ˈnʌti/ nuttier nuttiest adj
nötaktig nötig
Resembling or characteristic of nuts.
knasig
(slang) Barmy, crazy, mad.

nux vomica nuces vomicae n
rävkaketräd rävkaketrädets frukt
The strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica, an evergreen tree found in southeastern Asia.

nychthemeron /nɪkˈθi.mə.ɹɑn/ /nɪkˈθɛ.mɪ.ɹɒn/ /nɪkˈθɛm.ə.ɹɒn/ /nɪkˈθɛməɹɑn/ nychthemera nychthemerons n
dygn
A period of one day and one night, a date: in the West, this is a period of 24 consecutive hours.

nyctophobia n
mörkrädsla nyctofobi skotofobi
A fear of the night, nighttime, or darkness.

nylon /ˈnaɪlɑn/ /ˈnaɪlɒn/ nylons n
nylon
Originally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together; now generically used for this type of polymer.
(in the plural) A stocking originally fabricated from nylon; also used generically for any long, sheer stocking worn on a woman's legs.
(perjoratively, by comparison to silk) A Queen's Counsel, King's Counsel or Senior Counsel who was appointed as a courtesy, rather than on merit.

nymph /ˈnɪmf/ nymphs nymphæ n
nymf
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) Any female nature spirit associated with water, forests, grotto, wind, etc.
A young girl, especially one who is attractive, beautiful or graceful.
(entomology) The larva of certain insects.

nymphet nymphets n
lammkött
A sexually attractive girl or young woman. [from 20th c.]

nymphomania /nɪmfəˈmeɪnɪə/ nymphomanias n
nymfomani
Excess of sexual behaviour or desire in women.

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪmfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ more nymphomaniac most nymphomaniac adj
nymfoman
(of a woman) Having an excessive libido.

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪmfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ nymphomaniacs n
nymfoman
A woman with an excessive libido.

née /neɪ/ adj
född
Used when giving the maiden name of a woman.
född tidigare
Used when giving a former name. Originally known as.

négligée /ˈnɛɡlɪʒeɪ/ négligées n
negligé
(obsolete) A woman's lightweight gown of the eighteenth century. [18th–19th c.]
A woman's loose-fitting nightgown, especially when short, lacy and/or revealing; a nightie. [from 19th c.]

o caudata /ˈoː.kaʊˈdɑːtə/ /ˈoː.kɔːˈdeɪtə/ n
o caudata

o'clock /oʊˈklɑk/ /əʊˈklɒk/ /əˈklɑk/ /əˈklɒk/ adv
ett klockan
(modifying a numeral, one to twelve) In conjunction with a numeral, indicates the time within a twelve-hour period (midnight to noon or noon to midnight), specifically the time when the hour hand of a clock points precisely to the symbol or marking corresponding to the designated numeral.
(with a numeral, one to twelve) In conjunction with a numeral, indicates the direction, relative to the speaker or a vehicle, especially an aircraft, corresponding to the direction the hour hand is pointing at the time corresponding to the numeral, with twelve representing directly ahead and three being to the right.

oaf /oʊf/ /əʊf/ oafs oaves n
dummerjöns
(pejorative) A person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton.

oafish /ˈoʊfɪʃ/ more oafish most oafish adj
bufflig drummelaktig
Characteristic of or resembling an oaf; clumsy, stupid.

oak /oʊk/ /woʊk/ /əʊk/ adj
ek ekträ
made of oak wood or timber

oak /oʊk/ /woʊk/ /əʊk/ oaks n
ek ekträ ekvirke eke
(uncountable) The wood of the oak.
ek
A rich brown colour, like that of oak wood.
ek ekträd
Any tree of other genera and species of trees resembling typical oaks of genus Quercus in some ways.

oak gall oak galls n
ekäpple
A gall produced by an oak by a wasp larva.

oak titmouse oak titmice oak titmouses n
ekmes kalifornisk gråmes
Baeolophus inornatus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

oaken /ˈəʊk.ən/ adj
av ek ek-
Made from the wood of the oak tree. Also in metaphorical uses, suggesting robustness.

oakum /ˈoʊk(ə)m/ /ˈəʊkəm/ oakums n
drevgarn
Fibres chiefly obtained by untwisting old rope, which are used to caulk or pack gaps between boards of wooden ships and joints in masonry and plumbing, and sometimes for dressing wounds.

oakwood oakwoods n
ekskog
(countable) A wood populated with oak trees.

oar /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ oars n
åra
A type of lever used to propel a boat, having a flat blade at one end and a handle at the other, and pivoted in a rowlock atop the gunwale, whereby a rower seated in the boat and pulling the handle can pass the blade through the water by repeated strokes against the water's resistance, thus moving the boat.

oarlock oarlocks n
årtull årklyka roddtull
(nautical) A usually U-shaped device attached to the gunwale of a rowboat to hold the oars in place while rowing.

oasis /oʊˈeɪsəs/ /oʊˈeɪsɪs/ /əʊˈeɪsəs/ /əʊˈeɪsɪs/ oases oasises n
oas
A spring of fresh water, surrounded by a fertile region of vegetation, in a desert.
(figuratively) A quiet, peaceful place or situation separated from surrounding noise or bustle.

oast /əʊst/ oasts n
kölna torkugn
(British) A kiln for drying tobacco, malt and especially hops.

oast house oast houses n
torkhus
(British) a building containing oasts, used in conjunction with hop harvesting.

oat /oʊt/ /əʊt/ oats n
havre
(uncountable) Widely cultivated cereal grass, typically Avena sativa.

oat milk oat milks n
havremjölk
A milky liquid made from oats and used as a milk substitute, cooking ingredient or beverage.

oath /ˈoʊθ/ /ˈəʊθ/ oaths n
ed svordom
A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
ed
A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.

oatmeal /ˈoʊtmil/ /ˈɒtmiːl/ /ˈəʊtmiːl/ oatmeals n
havregryn havre havreflinga havremjöl
Meal made from rolled or round oats.
havregrynsgröt
A breakfast cereal made from rolled oats, cooked in milk and/or water.

oats /ˈoʊts/ /ˈəʊts/ n
havre
Seeds of an oat plant, especially prepared as food.

obdurate /-ət/ /ˈɑbd(j)əɹɪt/ /ˈɑbd(j)ʊɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdjʊɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdʒəɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdʒʊɹɪt/ more obdurate most obdurate adj
hårdnackat
Stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent.

obedience /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/ obediences n
lydnad
The quality of being obedient.

obedient /oʊˈbidiənt/ /əʊˈbiːdɪənt/ /əˈbidiənt/ /əˈbiːdɪənt/ more obedient most obedient adj
lydig
Willing to comply with the commands, orders, or instructions of those in authority.

obelisk /ˈɑbəlɪsk/ /ˈɒbəlɪsk/ /ˈɔbəlɪsk/ obelisks n
obelisk
(architecture) A tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point, frequently used as a monument. [from mid 16th c.]
kors
A dagger symbol (†), which is used in printed matter as a reference mark to refer the reader to a footnote, marginal note, etc.; beside a person's name to indicate that the person is deceased; or beside a date to indicate that it is a person's death date.

obesity /oʊˈbisɪti/ /oʊˈbɛzɪti/ /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːsɪti/ [-ɾi] obesities n
fetma
(pathology) The state of being obese.

obey /oʊˈbeɪ/ /əʊˈbeɪ/ /əˈbeɪ/ v
lyda
(transitive) To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.
(intransitive) To do as one is told.

obituary /oʊ-/ /əʊ-/ /əˈbɪtjʊ(ə)ɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃuˌɜɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃəɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃəˌwɛɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹi/ obituaries n
dödsannons dödsnotis minnesord
A brief notice of a person's death, especially one published in a newspaper or other publication; also (obsolete) , the section of a newspaper where notices of deaths are published.
nekrolog dödsruna eftermäle minnesord
(by extension) A brief biography of a person (especially one who is well-known) who has recently died, usually describing their life and achievements, particularly in the form of an article in a news publication or an item in a news broadcast.

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ objects n
objekt föremål
A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.
A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
objekt
(grammar) The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.
(object-oriented programming) An instantiation of a class or structure.

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ v
invända motsätta sig protestera
(intransitive) To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.

object code n
objektkod
(computing) The output of a compiler or assembler; it is not necessarily executable directly without linking to other modules

object language object languages n
objektspråk
(lexicography) the language of the headwords in a dictionary (in a French-to-English translation dictionary, French is the object language)
målspråk objektspråk
(computing) target language; the language of the object code, the output of a compiler (not necessarily executable machine code)

object permanence n
objektpermanens
(psychology) The understanding (typically developed during early infancy) that an object still exists even when it disappears from sight, or other senses.

object-based programming n
objektbaserad programmering
(programming) A programming paradigm that encapsulates states and operations inside "objects" to design applications and computer programs.

object-oriented /ˈɒbdʒɛkt ɔɹɪəntɪd/ /ˈɒbdʒɪkt ɒɹɪəntɪd/ more object-oriented most object-oriented adj
objektorienterad
(programming) Using entities called objects that can process data and exchange messages with other objects.

object-oriented programming n
objektorienterad programmering
(programming) A programming paradigm that uses hierarchies of "objects", instantiated from templates called "classes", to design applications and computer programs.

objectification /ɒbˌd͡ʒɛkt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃʌn/ objectifications n
objektifiering

objection /əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ objections n
invändning gensaga
A statement expressing opposition, or a reason or cause for expressing opposition (generally followed by the adposition to).

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ more objective most objective adj
objektiv saklig
Not influenced by the emotions or prejudices.
Based on observed facts; without subjective assessment.

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ objectives n
mål
A goal that is striven for.
objekt objektkasus
(grammar) The objective case.
objektiv
The lens or lenses of a camera, microscope, or other optical device closest to the object being examined.

objective function objective functions n
målfunktion
(mathematics) A function to be maximized or minimized in optimization theory.

oblast /ˈɒbləst/ oblasti oblasts n
oblast
A region or province in Slavic or Slavic-influenced countries.

oblation /oʊˈbleɪʃən/ /ɑːˈbleɪʃən/ /ɒˈbleɪʃən/ /əʊˈbleɪʃən/ oblations n
offergåva
The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity.

obligation /ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ obligations n
förpliktelse plikt
The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.
skyldighet
A social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action.

oblige /ɒˈbliːd͡ʒ/ /əˈblaɪd͡ʒ/ /əˈbliːd͡ʒ/ v
förplikta
(transitive) To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.

obligee obligees n
fordringsägare
(legal, finance) The party owed an obligation by another party, the obligor.

obligor /ˈɒblɪɡɔː/ obligors n
gäldenär
(legal, finance) The party bearing a legal obligation to another party (the obligee).

oblique /oʊˈbliːk/ /ɑːbˈlaik/ /əˈbliːk/ obliquer obliquest adj
skev sned förtäckt indirekt lutande snedställd
Not erect or perpendicular; not parallel to, or at right angles from, the base.
förtäckt indirekt undvikande
Not straightforward; obscure or confusing.
Not direct in descent; not following the line of father and son; collateral.
(grammar, of speech or narration) Indirect; employing the actual words of the speaker but as related by a third person, having the first person in pronoun and verb converted into the third person and adverbs of present time into the past, etc.

obliterate /oʊ-/ /əˈblɪtəɹeɪt/ /əˈblɪtəɹət/ /əˈblɪtəˌɹeɪt/ [-ɾə-] v
utplåna
To destroy (someone or something) completely, leaving no trace; to annihilate, to wipe out.

oblivion /əˈblɪviːən/ oblivions n
glömska förgätenhet
The state of being completely forgotten, of being reduced to a state of non-existence, extinction, or nothingness, including through war and destruction. (Figuratively) for an area like hell, a wasteland.

oblivious /əˈblɪviːəs/ more oblivious most oblivious adj
ovetande
(usually followed by to or of) Lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of.
glömsk
Failing to remember; forgetful.

oblong /ˈɑbˌlɔŋ/ /ˈɒblɒŋ/ more oblong most oblong adj
avlång
Roughly rectangular or elliptical.
(bookmaking) Having the horizontal axis of a page longer than the vertical; In landscape orientation.

obnoxious /ɒb-/ /əbˈnɑkʃəs/ /əbˈnɒkʃəs/ more obnoxious most obnoxious adj
avskyvärd förhatlig motbjudande rollista vidrig
Extremely offensive or unpleasant; very annoying, contemptible, or odious.

oboe /ˈoʊboʊ/ oboes n
oboe
A soprano and melody wind instrument in the modern orchestra and wind ensemble. It is a smaller instrument and generally made of grenadilla wood. It is a member of the double reed family.

oboist oboists n
oboist
Someone who plays an oboe.

obscene /əbˈsin/ /əbˈsiːn/ more obscene most obscene obscener obscenest adj
obscen oanständig
Offensive to standards of decency or morality.

obscenity obscenities n
obscenitet
(countable) Something that is obscene.

obscurantism obscurantisms n
bildningsfientlighet obskurantism
A state of opposition to human progress or enlightenment.

obscure /əbˈskjɔː(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjɝ/ /əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjʊɹ/ more obscure most obscure obscurer obscurest adj
mörk
Dark, faint or indistinct.

obsequious /əbˈsiːkwi.əs/ more obsequious most obsequious adj
krypande underdånig
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
inställsam underdånig
(archaic) Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.

observation /-ˈveɪʃn̩/ /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ observations n
observation iakttagelse
The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)
observation tillsyn uppsikt
The act of noting and recording some event; or the record of such noting.
anmärkning
A remark or comment.

observatory /əbˈzɜːvət(ə)ɹi/ /əbˈzɝvətɔɹi/ observatories n
observatorium
A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.

observe /ɒbˈzɜːv/ /əbˈzɜːv/ /əbˈzɝv/ v
observera iaktta
(transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).

observer /ɑb-/ /ɒb-/ /əbˈzɜːvə/ /əbˈzɝvɚ/ observers n
betraktare iakttagare
One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice
observatör
A person sent as a representative, to a meeting or other function to monitor but not to participate

obsess /əbˈsɛs/ v
vara besatt
(passive, constructed with "with") To be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion.

obsessed /əbˈsɛst/ more obsessed most obsessed adj
besatt
Intensely preoccupied with or by a given topic or emotion; driven by a specified obsession.

obsession /əbˈsɛʃən/ obsessions n
besatthet
An idea that engenders a compulsive or irrational preoccupation, or the preoccupation thereby engendered.
An activity or entity that inspires a compulsive and potentially unhealthy fixation, or the fixation thereby inspired.

obsessive-compulsive disorder obsessive-compulsive disorders n
tvångssyndrom
(medicine, psychology) A mental and behavioral disorder, characterized by obsessive intrusive thoughts and a compulsion to ease the resulting distress by repeating specific routines or rituals, regardless of their interference with other activities.

obsidian /əbˈsɪd.i.ən/ /ˌɒbˈsɪd.i.ən/ obsidians n
obsidian
(mineral) A type of naturally occurring black glass produced by volcanoes.

obsolescence /ˌɑb.səˈlɛ.səns/ /ˌɒb.səˈlɛ.səns/ obsolescences n
föraldring
(uncountable) The state of being obsolete—no longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected.

obsolete /ɑbsəˈliːt/ /ˈɑbsəliːt/ /ˈɒbsəliːt/ more obsolete most obsolete adj
föråldrad ur bruk
(of words, equipment, etc.) No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often in favour of something newer).

obstacle /ˈɑbstəkəl/ /ˈɒbstəkəl/ obstacles n
hinder
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively

obstacle course obstacle courses n
hinderbana
A course with a series of physical challenges that one performs sequentially.

obstetrician /ˌɑbstəˈtɹɪʃən/ /ˌɒbstəˈtɹɪʃən/ obstetricians n
ackuschör obstetriker
(medicine) A physician who specializes in childbirth.

obstetrics /ɑbˈstɛ.trɪks/ /əbˈstɛ.trɪks/ n
obstetrik förlossningskonst
(medicine) The care of women during and after pregnancy.

obstinate /ˈɑb.stə.nət/ /ˈɑb.stə.nɪt/ /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/ /ˈɒb.stɪ.nɪt/ more obstinate most obstinate adj
obstinat
Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.

obstreperous /ɑːbˈstɹɛpəɹəs/ /ɒbˈstɹɛp.əɹ.əs/ /əbˈstɹɛp.əɹ.əs/ /əbˈstɹɛpəɹəs/ more obstreperous most obstreperous adj
oregerlig
Stubbornly defiant; disobedient; resistant to authority or control, whether in a noisy manner or not.

obstruent /ˈɒbstɹuːənt/ obstruents n
obstruent
(phonetics) A consonant sound formed by obstructing the airway, causing turbulence; a plosive, fricative, or affricate.

obtain /əbˈteɪn/ v
erhålla

obtainable more obtainable most obtainable adj
tillgänglig anskaffbar
Able to be obtained.

obtuse /-ˈtʃuːs/ /ɑb-/ /əbˈt(j)us/ /əbˈtjuːs/ more obtuse most obtuse obtuser obtusest adj
trubbig
(geometry, specifically, of an, angle) Larger than one, and smaller than two right angles, or more than 90° and less than 180°.
trubbig slö
(botany, zoology) Blunt, or rounded at the extremity.
slö tjockskallig trög
Intellectually dull or dim-witted.
dov
Of sound, etc.: deadened, muffled, muted.

obtuse angle obtuse angles n
trubbig vinkel
(mathematics, geometry) An angle that is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

obtuse triangle obtuse triangles n
trubbig triangel trubbvinklig triangel
(geometry) A triangle one of whose angles is obtuse.

obviate /ˈɒb.viˌeɪt/ /ˈɔb.viˌeɪt/ v
förebygga kringgå undanröja undvika
(transitive) To anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required).

obvious /ˈɑ.vi.əs/ /ˈɑb.vi.əs/ /ˈɒ.vɪəs/ /ˈɒb.vɪəs/ /ˈɒv.jəs/ more obvious most obvious adj
uppenbar tydlig
Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.

obviously /ˈɑ(b).vi(.)əs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vi.əs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vjəs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vɪəs.li/ /ˈɔ(b).vi.ɘs.li/ /ˈɔv.jɘs.li/ more obviously most obviously adv
uppenbarligen tydligen uppenbart
In an obvious or clearly apparent manner.

ocarina /oʊkəˈɹinə/ /ɑkəˈɹinə/ /ɒkəˈɹiːnə/ ocarinas n
okarina lergök
(musical instruments) A woodwind musical instrument that is closed at both sides to produce an enclosed space, and punctured with finger holes.

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ occasions n
tillfälle
A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance. [from 14th c.]
skäl tillfällighet
An occurrence or state of affairs which causes some event or reaction; a motive or reason. [from 14th c.]
händelse tillfälle
A particular happening; an instance or time when something occurred. [from 15th c.]
behov
Need; requirement, necessity. [from 16th c.]

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ v
förorsaka
(transitive) To cause; to produce; to induce

occasional /əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/ more occasional most occasional adj
ockasionell
Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often.

occasionally /əˈkeɪʒnəli/ /əˈkeɪʒənli/ /əˈkeɪʒənəli/ more occasionally most occasionally adv
då och då ibland
From time to time; sometimes; at relatively infrequent intervals. [from 15th c.]

occipital lobe /ˌɑkˈsɪpɪtəl ˌloʊb/ occipital lobes n
occipitallob
(anatomy) One of the four major divisions of the cerebrum of the brain, located at the back of the head.

occiput /ˈɑk.səp.ət/ /ˈɑk.səˌpʌt/ /ˈɒk.sɪ.pʌt/ occipita occiputs n
bakhuvud

occluded front occluded fronts n
ocklusionsfront
(meteorology) A front that occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front at the surface and a temperature contrast exists between the advancing and retreating cold air masses.

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ n
ockultism ockult
(usually, _, with "the") Supernatural affairs.

occultation /ˌɑkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɒkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ occultations n
ockultation
(astronomy) An astronomical event that occurs when one celestial object is hidden by another celestial object that passes between it and the observer when the nearer object appears larger and completely hides the more distant object.

occultist occultists n
ockultist
A person who dabbles in or practises occultism.

occultistic adj
ockultistisk

occupancy occupancies n
beläggning
The act of occupying, the state of being occupied or the state of being an occupant or tenant.

occupation /ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɒkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ occupations n
sysselsättning syssla
An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.
ockupation
The control of a country or region by a hostile military and/or paramilitary force.

occupational health and safety n
arbetarskydd
Synonym of occupational safety and health

occupational safety and health n
arbetarskydd
The activities and policies aimed at protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment.

occupational therapy occupational therapies n
arbetsterapi
The therapeutic practice of encouraging better quality of life through the pursuit of work or other occupations.

occupied /ˈɑkjəpaɪd/ more occupied most occupied adj
upptagen
Reserved, engaged.
Busy, unavailable.
ockuperad
Subjugated, under the control of a foreign military presence.

occupied /ˈɑkjəpaɪd/ more occupied most occupied interjection
upptaget
Used to communicate that a toilet is unavailable.

occupier occupiers n
ockupant
One who occupies, particularly with respect to a foreign government controlling the territory of another.

occupy /ˈɑkjəpaɪ/ /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/ v
inneha
To fill or hold (an official position or role).
ta upp uppta
To possess or use the time or capacity of; to engage the service of.
bebo bo
To live or reside in.
besätta ockupera
(military) To have, or to have taken, possession or control of (a territory).

occur /əˈkɜː/ /əˈkɝ/ v
hända ske äga rum
(intransitive) To happen or take place.
inträffa hända
(intransitive) To present or offer itself.
förekomma hända
(intransitive, sciences) To be present or found.

occurrence /əˈkɐɹ.ən(t)s/ /əˈkɜːɹ.ən(t)s/ /əˈkɝ.ən(t)s/ /əˈkɵːɹ.ən(t)s/ /əˈkʌɹ.ən(t)s/ /ɜː/ occurrences n
tillfälle händelse
An actual instance when a situation occurs; an event or happening.

ocean /ˈoʊ.ʃən/ /ˈəʊ.ʃən/ oceans n
ocean världshav
(countable) One of the large bodies of water separating the continents.

ocean floor ocean floors n
havsbotten
Synonym of seabed and seafloor, especially used for that of an ocean.

oceanic whitetip shark oceanic whitetip sharks n
vitfenad oceanhaj årfenshaj
a large pelagic shark, taxonomic name Carcharhinus longimanus, characterized by the white tips on the fin, often prone to attack humans.

oceanographer /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfəɹ/ oceanographers n
oceanograf
a person who studies oceanography, the science of oceans

oceanography /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌəʊʃjəˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
oceanografi
The exploration and scientific study of the oceans and ocean floor.

ocelot /ˈɑsəlɑt/ /ˈɒsəlɒt/ ocelots n
ozelot
An American feline carnivore (Leopardus pardalis, syn. Felis pardalis) covered with blackish ocellated spots and blotches which are variously arranged.

ochlocracy /ɑkˈlɑ.kɹə.si/ /ɒkˈlɒk.ɹə.si/ /ɔkˈlɔ.kɹə.si/ ochlocracies n
oklokrati
Mob rule; government by the masses; mobocracy. [from 1475–1485.]

ochre /ˈoʊkɚ/ /ˈəʊkə/ ochres n
ockra
A clay earth pigment containing silica, aluminum and ferric oxide
A somewhat dark yellowish orange colour

octadecagon octadecagons n
oktadekagon
(geometry, rare) A polygon with 18 sides and 18 vertices.

octagon /ˈɑktəˌɡɑn/ /ˈɒktəɡ(ə)n/ octagons n
oktagon åttahörning
(geometry, also, attributively) A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.

octagonal /ɑkˈtæɡ.ə.n(ə)l/ adj
åttakantig oktagonal oktogonal åttasidig
(geometry) Shaped like an octagon, in having eight sides and eight angles.

octahedron octahedra octahedrons n
oktaeder
(geometry) a polyhedron with eight faces; the regular octahedron has regular triangles as faces and is one of the Platonic solids.

octane /ˈɒk.teɪn/ octanes n
oktan
(organic compound) Any of the eighteen isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons (C8H18) found in petroleum, especially an iso-octane 2,2,4 trimethyl-pentane; they are used as fuels and solvents.

octane number octane numbers n
oktan oktantal
A measure of the antiknock properties of an automobile fuel; isooctane having an octane number of 100, a fuel with the same antiknock properties as a mixture of 90% isooctane and 10% heptane having an octane number of 90.

octant octants n
kvadrant oktant
(nautical) An instrument for measuring angles, particularly of elevation.

octave /ˈɑkteɪv/ /ˈɑktɪv/ /ˈɒkteɪv/ /ˈɒktɪv/ octaves n
oktav
(music) An interval of twelve semitones spanning eight degrees of the diatonic scale, representing a doubling or halving in pitch frequency.

octet /ɒkˈtɛt/ octets n
oktett
(music) A group of eight musicians performing together.
(music) A composition for such a group of musicians.

octodontid octodontids n
buskråtta
(zoology) Any of the Octodontidae, a family of rodents including the common degu (Octodon degus) and 12 other South American species

octopus /ˈɑktəpəs/ /ˈɑktəpʊs/ /ˈɒktəpəs/ /ˈɒktəpʊs/ octopi octopii octopodes octopuses octopusses n
bläckfisk
(uncountable) The flesh of these marine molluscs eaten as food.

oculus /ˈɑk.jə.ləs/ /ˈɒk.jʊ.ləs/ oculi n
oculus oxöga
(architecture) A window or other opening that has an oval or circular shape (as of an eye).

odd /ɑd/ /ɒd/ odder oddest adj
märklig konstig
Peculiar, singular and strange in looks or character; eccentric, bizarre.
enstaka
(not comparable) Scattered; occasional, infrequent; not forming part of a set or pattern.
udda
(maths, not comparable) Numerically indivisible by two.

odd function odd functions n
udda funktion
(mathematics) Any function whose value changes sign if the independent variable changes sign i.e. f(-x) = -f(x)

odd one out odd ones out n
en ska bort katt bland hermelinerna udda fågel vilken ska bort?
(uncountable) A visual puzzle where the guesser has to choose which word/picture/symbol etc. does not fit with the others.

oddball /ˈɑːdˌbɔl/ oddballs n
kuf
An eccentric or unusual person.

odds and ends n
smått och gott
(idiomatic) Miscellaneous things.

ode /od/ /oʊd/ /əʊd/ odes n
ode
A short poetical composition proper to be set to music or sung; a lyric poem; especially, now, a poem characterized by sustained noble sentiment and appropriate dignity of style.

odious /ˈoʊ.di.əs/ /ˈəʊ.di.əs/ more odious most odious adj
odiös motbjudande vidrig
Arousing or meriting strong dislike, aversion, or intense displeasure.

odometer /oʊˈdɑːmətɚ/ /əʊˈdɒmətə/ /əʊˈdɒmɪtə/ odometers n
odometer vägmätare
An instrument, usually embedded within the speedometer of a vehicle, that measures the distance the vehicle has traveled since production.

odontology n
odontologi tandvetenskap
The study of the structure and development of teeth

odontophobia odontophobias n
odontofobi tandläkarskräck tandvårdsrädsla
An irrational fear of dentistry.

odor /ˈoʊ.dɚ/ /ˈəʊ.də/ odors n
lukt odör
Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive.

odorless /əʊdələs/ adj
luktlös luktfri
Having no odor.

oenological more oenological most oenological adj
enologisk
Of or pertaining to oenology, the study of wine

oenology /iˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /iˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
vinberedningskonst
The scientific study of wines and winemaking.

oesophagus /iːˈsɒfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɑfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɒfəɡəs/ oesophagi oesophaguses n
matstrupe
(anatomy) The tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.

oeuvre /ˈuːvɹə/ /ˈəːvɹə/ /ˈɜːvɹə/ oeuvres n
arbete verk
A work of art.

of /ɒv/ /ɔv/ /ə/ /əv/ /ʌv/ preposition
av
Introducing an epithet that indicates a birthplace, residence, dominion, or other place associated with the individual.
Belonging to, existing in, or taking place in a given location, place or time. Compare "origin" senses, above. [from 9th c.]
i
Used to introduce the "subjective genitive"; following a noun to form the head of a postmodifying noun phrase (see also 'Possession' senses below). [from 13th c.]
på
Used to link a given class of things with a specific example of that class. [from 12th c.]
av på -s om
Links an intransitive verb, or a transitive verb and its subject (especially verbs to do with thinking, feeling, expressing etc.), with its subject-matter; concerning, with regard to. [from 10th c.]
på om
(following an adjective) Introduces its subject matter. [from 15th c.]
Introducing subject matter.
av -s
Belonging to (someone or something) as something they possess or have as a characteristic; the "possessive genitive". (With abstract nouns, this intersects with the subjective genitive, above under "agency" senses.) [from 13th c.]
-s av
(archaic, or, literary) Links an adjective with a noun or noun phrase to form a quasi-adverbial qualifier; in respect to, as regards. [from 13th c.]

of age
myndig
Old enough to be considered an adult (in law, or by society generally).

of all time
genom tiderna
Ever.

of course /əv ˈkoə(ɹ)s/ /əv ˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ adv
givetvis förstås naturligtvis självklart såklart
Naturally, as would be expected; for obvious reasons, obviously. [from 19th c.]

of its kind phraseologicalUnit
i sitt slag
of the same type

of late
på sistone nyligen
(idiomatic) In the recent past; recently; lately.

of one's own accord /əv ˌwʌnz oʊn əˈkɔɹd/ /əv ˌwʌnz əʊn əˈkɔːd/
av sig själv på eget bevåg självmant
On one's (or its) own initiative; under one's (or its) own power, without being commanded or controlled.

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ more off most off adj
av
Inoperative, disabled.

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ adv
från ifrån iväg
In a direction away from the speaker or other reference point.
av från
Into a state of non-operation or non-existence.

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ preposition
av borta
Not positioned upon, or away from a position upon.
av från rabatt ur
Detached, separated, excluded or disconnected from; away from a position of attachment or connection to.
utanför vid
Used to indicate the location or direction of one thing relative to another, implying adjacency or accessibility via.
från
Used to express location at sea relative to land or mainland.
av rabatt
Removed or subtracted from.
utan
No longer wanting or taking.

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ v
släcka stänga av

off and on adv
till och från
Alternative form of on and off
(nautical) On different tacks, now toward, and now away from, the land.

off course
ur kurs
Not following the planned, or intended, route.

off one's rocker
inte ha alla hästar hemma rubbad
(slang) Crazy; insane.

off the rails
spåra ur urspårad
(idiomatic) In an abnormal manner, especially in a manner that causes damage or malfunctioning

off the top of one's head
på rak arm på stående fot
(idiomatic) In an extemporaneous manner; without careful thought, preparation, or investigation.

off-piste adj
offpist
(of snow or ski-runs) Not specially prepared or designated for skiing, hence viewed as more exciting but also more dangerous.

off-road adj
terränggående
Designed for, used for, or taking place on a driving surface that is not traditionally paved, such as a beach or rugged terrain

off-the-shelf adj
direkt från hyllan
(idiomatic) As purchased or as commonly available, without modification or customization.

off-the-wall more off-the-wall most off-the-wall adj
uppåt väggarna
(idiomatic) Wildly unconventional; bizarre; absurd.

off-topic more off-topic most off-topic adj
irrelevant
Not related to the matter under discussion.

off-white adj
benvit
Of a very pale colour that is almost white.

off-white off-whites n
benvitt
A very pale colour that is almost white.

offal /ˈɑfl̩/ /ˈɒfl̩/ /ˈɔfl̩/ offals n
inälvsmat inälvor inkråm slaktavfall slaktbiprodukt slaktbiprodukter
The internal organs of an animal, used as food.

offend /əˈfɛnd/ v
förolämpa såra
(transitive) To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.

offender offenders n
gärningsman gärningskvinna
A person who commits an offense against the law, a lawbreaker.

offense /əˈfɛns/ /ˈɑf.ɛns/ /ˈɔf.ɛns/ offenses n
lagöverträdelse överträdelse
The act of offending.

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ more offensive most offensive adj
anstötlig stötande
Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation.
offensiv
Relating to an offense or attack, as opposed to defensive.
(sports) Having to do with play directed at scoring.

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ offensives n
offensiv
(countable, military) An attack.

offensive foul offensive fouls n
offensiv foul stürmerfoul
(basketball) A foul committed by a member of the team with possession of the ball.

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ /ˈɔːfə(ɹ)/ offers n
erbjudande förslag bud
A proposal that has been made.
bud erbjudande
Something put forth, bid, proffered or tendered.
offert erbjudande
(legal) An invitation to enter into a binding contract communicated to another party which contains terms sufficiently definite to create an enforceable contract if the other party accepts the invitation.

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ /ˈɔːfə(ɹ)/ v
erbjuda föreslå
(intransitive) To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).
(transitive) To present in words; to proffer; to make a proposal of; to suggest.
erbjuda bjuda
(transitive) To place at someone’s disposal; to present (something) to be either accepted or turned down.
offra
(transitive) To present (something) to God or gods as a gesture of worship, or for a sacrifice.

office /ˈɑfɪs/ /ˈɒfɪs/ /ˈɔfɪs/ offices n
byrå kontor
Official position, particularly high employment within government; tenure in such a position.
kontor byrå
A room, set of rooms, or building used for non-manual work, particularly:

office chair office chairs n
kontorsstol skrivbordsstol
A chair that is designed for use at a desk in an office. It is generally comfortable and adjustable and can swivel 360 degrees and has wheels.

office hours n
kontorstid
The times, typically from about 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, when non-24/7 office workers are at their desks.
arbetstid
A pre-arranged time when a person whose occupation frequently takes them away from their office during working hours is available in their office to answer questions or provide assistance without the requirement for an appointment.

office worker office workers n
kontorist
Someone who works in an office.

officer /ˈɑfəsɚ/ /ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfsə/ /ˈɒfəsə/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfəsɚ/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/ officers n
officer direktör
One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.
officer
A respectful term of address for an officer, especially a police officer.
tjänsteman ämbetsman
One who holds a public office.

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ more official most official adj
officiell
Approved by authority; authorized.
Relating to an office; especially, to a subordinate executive officer or attendant.

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ officials n
ämbetsman tjänsteman domare
An office holder, a person holding an official position in government, sports, or other organization.

official gazette /əˈfɪʃəl ɡəˈzɛt/ official gazettes n
officiell tidning
A periodical publication that has been authorised to publish public or legal notices.

official language official languages n
officiellt språk
A language afforded an elevated status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction, typically for government use.

officially /əˈfɪʃəli/ more officially most officially adv
officiellt
In an official manner; according to official rules or regulations.

officiate /əˈfiʃ.i.eɪt/ v
döma
(intransitive, transitive, sports) To serve as umpire or referee.

officious more officious most officious adj
fjäskig
(obsolete) Obliging, attentive, eager to please.
beskäftig
Offensively intrusive or interfering in offering advice and services.

offset printing n
offsettryck
Printing by the offset process, in which ink is carried from a metal plate to a rubber blanket (“offset cylinder”) and from there to the printing surface.

offshoot offshoots n
avknoppning skott
Something which shoots off or separates from a main stem or branch of a plant.
avknoppning
Somethng which develops from something else.

offshore /ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ adj
offshore till havs utländsk
Located in the sea away from the coast.
offshore utländsk
Located in another country, especially one having beneficial tax laws or labor costs.

offside /ɒfˈsaɪd/ offsides n
offside
(sports) An offside play.

offside trap offside traps n
offsidefälla
(football) A defensive play intended to catch the attacking team offside, generally in such a way that the defense line suddenly and simultaneously moves forward.

offspring /ˈɑfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfspɹɪŋ/ offspring offsprings n
avkomling avkomma ättling avkomlingar avkommor ättlingar
An animal or plant's progeny or young.

often /ˈɑf(t)ən/ /ˈɒf(t)ən/ /ˈɔf(t)ən/ /ˈɔːf(t)ən/ more often most often oftener oftenest adv
ofta
Frequently; many times.

oftentimes /ˈɑf.tənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɑf.ənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɒf.tənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɒf.ənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɔf.tənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɔf.ənˌtaɪmz/ adv
ofta om och om igen
(chiefly, US, elsewhere, _, archaic) Frequently; often.

ogive /ˈoʊd͡ʒaɪv/ /ˈoʊɡaɪv/ /ˈəʊd͡ʒaɪv/ /ˈəʊɡaɪv/ ogives n
spetsbåge
(architecture) A Gothic pointed arch, or a rib of a Gothic vault.

ogonek /ɒˈɡɒnɛk/ /ɔˈɡɔnɛk/ /ˈoʊɡənɛk/ /ˈəʊɡənɛk/ ogoneks n
svans
(orthography) A hook-shaped diacritical mark ⟨◌̨⟩ attached underneath a vowel, typically to indicate nasalization, as in Ąą, Ęę, Įį, Ǫǫ or Ųų.

ogre /ˈoʊ.ɡɚ/ /ˈəʊ.ɡə/ ogres n
best jätte odjur rese
(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
odjur best troll
(figuratively) A brutish man reminiscent of the mythical ogre.

oh /oʊ/ /əʊ/ interjection
oj å åh jaså
Expression of surprise.
oj å åh
Expression of wonder, amazement, or awe.
jaha
Expression of understanding, affirmation, recognition, or realization.

oh /oʊ/ /əʊ/ ohs n
noll
the digit 0 (especially in representations of speech)

oh my God interjection
herre gud herregud Herre Gud å, herre gud
(potentially, _, offensive) An expression of anger, frustration, excitement, shock, awe, dismay, etc.

oh no /(ˈ)əʊ ˈnəʊ/ interjection
åh nej åh, nej ånej
An exclamation or expression of alarm, concern, or resentment about a problem or error.

oh well /ˈoʊ wɛl/ /ˈəʊ wɛl/ interjection
aja jaja nåja
(idiomatic) An expression of mild disappointment or resignation; too bad, it's a pity.

ohm /oʊm/ /əʊm/ ohms n
ohm
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical resistance; the electrical resistance of a device across which a potential difference of one volt causes a current of one ampere. Symbol: Ω

oil /ɔl/ /ɔɪ(ə)l/ [ɔɪ(ə)ɫ] oils n
olja matolja
Liquid fat.
olja bergolja
Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.
vegetabilisk olja
(attributive) Containing oil, conveying oil; intended for or capable of containing oil.

oil /ɔl/ /ɔɪ(ə)l/ [ɔɪ(ə)ɫ] v
olja smörja
(transitive) To lubricate with oil.
(transitive) To grease with oil for cooking.

oil field oil fields n
oljefält
An area under which are reserves of petroleum, especially one with productive oil wells.

oil lamp oil lamps n
oljelampa
A simple vessel used to produce light continuously for a period of time from a liquid fuel source.

oil paint oil paints n
oljefärg
A paint in which the colours or pigments are suspended in an oil-based carrier such as linseed oil which hardens on exposure to the air.

oil painting oil paintings n
oljemålning
A painting done with oil paints.
oljemåleri
(uncountable) The art of painting with oil paints.

oil palm oil palms n
oljepalm
Elaeis guineensis, the principal source of palm oil and palm kernel oil.

oil pipeline n
oljeledning
A pipeline that carries (crude) oil. (This entry is a translation hub.)

oil refinery oil refineries n
oljeraffinaderi
An industrial process plant where crude oil is processed and refined into useful petroleum products

oil rig oil rigs n
oljeborrtorn oljeplattform
A rig, consisting of platform and machinery, used to drill for oil and other petroleum products like natural gas.

oil sand oil sands n
oljesand
A relatively loose sandstone, or porous carbonate rock, impregnated with bitumen.

oil shale oil shales n
oljeskiffer
A sedimentary rock containing kerogen from which petroleum-like shale oil can be produced by pyrolysis, hydrogenation, or thermal dissolution.

oil spill oil spills n
oljeutsläpp
an escape or (accidental) discharge of oil, usually into the sea.

oil tanker oil tankers n
oljetanker
(watercraft) A ship that transports oil (petroleum).

oil terminal oil terminals n
oljedepå
An industrial facility for the storage of oil, petroleum and petrochemical products

oil well oil wells n
oljebrunn oljekälla
A hole drilled into the earth from which petroleum is pumped.

oil-fired adj
oljeeldad
Of a boiler or heating system: burning oil as a fuel to provide heat.

oilbird oilbirds n
oljefågel
Steatornis caripensis, a nocturnal South American bird related to the nightjars that feeds on the fruit of the oil palm and tropical laurels.

oilcan oilcans n
oljekanna
A container with a long spout, for holding oil and delivering it in drops or small quantities for lubrication.

oilskin /ˈɔɪl.skɪn/ oilskins n
oljeduk
Cloth made from cotton and treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
oljerock
A raincoat made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.

oily /ˈɔɪli/ oilier oiliest adj
olja
Relating to or resembling oil.
oljig
Covered with or containing oil.

oink /ɔɪŋk/ interjection
nöff
Representing the grunting sound made by a pig.

oink /ɔɪŋk/ oinks n
grymtning
The sound made by a pig, or an imitation thereof.

oink /ɔɪŋk/ v
grymta nöffa
(intransitive) Of a pig or in imitation thereof, to make its characteristic sound.

ointment /ˈɔɪn(t)m(ə)nt/ /ˈɔɪntm(ə)nt/ [ˈɔ̃ɪ̃(n)ʔ.mɪ̃(n)ʔ] ointments n
salva
(medicine) A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.

okapi /oʊˈkɑpi/ /ə(ʊ)ˈkɑːpi/ /əʊˈkɑːpi/ okapi okapis n
okapi
A large ruminant mammal, Okapia johnstoni, found in the rainforests of the Congo, related to the giraffe but with a much shorter neck, a reddish-brown coat, and zebra-like stripes on its hindquarters. [from early 20th c.]

okey-dokey interjection
okidoki
An exclamation of accordance; okay, OK.

okra /ˈoʊkɹə/ /ˈɒkɹə/ /ˈəʊkɹə/ okras n
okra
The edible immature mucilaginous seed pod (properly, capsule) of the Abelmoschus esculentus.

old /aʉld/ /ˈoʊld/ /ˈəʊld/ [ɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈɔʊ(ɫ)d] elder eldest older oldermost oldest adj
gammal
Of a perishable item, having existed for most of, or more than, its shelf life.
Having been used and thus no longer new or unused.
Having existed or lived for the specified time.
gammal förlegad utsliten
Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
gammal åldrig ålderstigen
Of a living being, having lived for most of the expected years.
före detta tidigare
Former, previous.

old age n
ålderdom
The latter part of life, the part of life after one's prime.

old as the hills /ˌoʊld əz‿ðə ˈhɪlz/ /ˌəʊld əz‿ðə ˈhɪlz/ adj
gammal som gatan
(idiomatic, simile, chiefly, hyperbolic) Extremely old.

old girl old girls n
lilla gumman tjejen
(UK) Affectionate term of address for a woman.

old hand old hands n
gammal räv
(idiomatic) A person who is experienced at a certain activity.

old lady old ladies n
tant
(literal, informal) An elderly woman.

old man old men n
gubbe gamling
(literally) An elderly man.

old saw old saws n
talesätt
(idiomatic) A cliché, saying, or overused expression; especially a proverb or maxim.

old town old towns n
gamla stad gamlestad gammelstad
The historic district of a city or town.

old wine in a new bottle n
gammalt vin i en ny flaska
(idiomatic) An existing concept or institution offered as though it were a new one.

old wives' tale old wives' tales n
amsaga
A rumour, myth or superstition; something which is almost certainly untrue, despite acceptance by many.

old woman old women n
gumma
(literally) An elderly woman.

old-fashioned /oʊldˈfæʃənd/ /əʊldˈfæʃənd/ more old-fashioned most old-fashioned older-fashioned oldest-fashioned adj
gammalmodig gammaldags gammeldags
Of a thing: outdated or no longer in vogue.
gammalmodig
Of a person: preferring the customs of earlier times.

old-growth forest old-growth forests n
urskog
(forestry) A forest that has attained great age without significant disturbance.

older brother older brothers n
storebror
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see older,‎ brother. (This entry is a translation hub.)

older sister older sisters n
storasyster
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see older,‎ sister. (This entry is a translation hub.)

oldie /ˈoʊldi/ /ˈəʊldi/ oldies n
örhänge
(informal) Something or someone old.

oleaginous /ˌoʊ.liˈæd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəs/ /ˌəʊ.lɪˈæd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəs/ more oleaginous most oleaginous adj
sliskig
(of manner or speech) Falsely or affectedly earnest; persuasively suave.

olecranon /oʊˈlɛkɹəˌnɑn/ /əˈlɛkɹənən/ olecrana olecranons n
olekranon
(anatomy) The bony process at the top of the ulna forming the point of the elbow.

olfaction olfactions n
luktsinne lukt
The sense of smell; the detection of airborne molecules.

olfactory /oʊlˈfæk.təɹ.i/ /ɑlˈfæk.təɹ.i/ /ɒlˈfak.tə.ɹi/ /ɒlˈfak.tɹi/ adj
luktsinnes-
(relational) Concerning the sense of smell.

oligarch /ˈoʊləɡɑɹk/ /ˈɑləɡɑɹk/ oligarchs n
oligark
A member of an oligarchy; someone who is part of a small group that runs a country.

oligarchic adj
oligarkisk
Of or pertaining to oligarchy.

oligarchy /ˈoʊlɪˌɡɑɹki/ /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑɹki/ /ˈɒlɪˌɡɑːki/ oligarchies n
oligarki fåmannavälde
A government run by only a few, often the wealthy.
oligarki
Those who make up an oligarchic government.
A state ruled by such a government.

oligodendrocyte oligodendrocytes n
oligodendrocyt

oligolecty /ɒˌlɪɡə(ʊ)-/ /əˌlɪɡə-/ /ˌoʊ-/ /ˌɑləɡoʊˈlɛkti/ /ˌɒlɪɡə(ʊ)ˈlɛkti/ n
oligolekti
(entomology) The preference of an insect pollinator (chiefly a bee) for pollinating only a few plant species.

oligopoly /ɒlɪˈɡɒpli/ /ɒlɪˈɡɒpəli/ /ˌoʊ-/ /ˌɑləˈɡɑpəli/ oligopolies n
oligopol
(economics) An economic condition in which a small number of sellers exert control over the market of a commodity.

oliguria oligurias n
oliguri
(medicine) A decreased production in the volume of urine.

olinguito /oʊlɪŋˈɡitoʊ/ /əʊlɪŋˈɡiːtəʊ/ olinguitos n
olinguito
Bassaricyon neblina, a raccoon-like procyonid native to the Andean forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

olive /ˈɑ.lɪv/ /ˈɒl.ɪv/ more olive most olive adj
olivfärgad
Of a grayish green color, that of an unripe olive.

olive /ˈɑ.lɪv/ /ˈɒl.ɪv/ olives n
oliv
The small oval fruit of this tree, eaten ripe (usually black) or unripe (usually green).
olivträ
The wood of the olive tree.
oliv olivgrönt
A dark yellowish-green color, that of an unripe olive.

olive branch /ˈɑlɪv bɹæntʃ/ /ˈɒlɪv bɹɑːntʃ/ olive branches n
olivkvist
A branch of an olive tree offered as an emblem of peace.

olive grove olive groves n
olivlund
A cluster of olive trees.

olive oil olive oils n
olivolja
A vegetable oil, pressed from olives, and used in cooking and as a salad dressing; it is high in unsaturated fatty acids.

olive tree olive trees n
olivträd
An evergreen tree, Olea europaea, that produces olives as fruit.

olive-backed pipit olive-backed pipits n
sibirisk piplärka
Anthus hodgsoni, passerine bird of the pipit (Anthus) genus, which breeds across southern, north central and eastern Asia, as well as in the north-eastern European Russia

olive-backed sunbird olive-backed sunbirds n
olivryggig solfågel
Cinnyris jugularis, a bird of the sunbird family Nectariniidae

omasum omasa omasums n
bladmage
(biology, food) The third compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; the lining of said compartment, regarded as a foodstuff.

ombudsman /ɒmˈbʊdzmən/ /ˈɑmbədzmən/ /ˈɒmbədzmən/ ombudsmen n
ombudsman
An appointed official whose duty is to investigate complaints, generally on behalf of individuals such as consumers or taxpayers, against institutions such as companies and government departments.

omega-3 fatty acid omega-3 fatty acids n
omega-3-fettsyra
(chemistry) Any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond between the third and fourth carbon atoms from the end of the molecule farthest from the carboxylic acid; they are found in green vegetables and in the oils of fish such as salmon and mackerel; they are essential fatty acids, and seem to be beneficial in reducing the risk of heart disease.

omelette /ˈɑ.mə.lət/ /ˈɑm.lət/ /ˈɑm.lɪt/ /ˈɒm.lɪt/ /ˈɔm.lət/ omelettes n
omelett
A dish made with beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan without stirring, flipped over to cook on both sides, and sometimes filled or topped with other foodstuffs, for example cheese or chives.

omen /ˈoʊmən/ /ˈəʊmən/ omens n
omen järtecken
Something which portends or is perceived to portend either a good or evil event or circumstance in the future, or which causes a foreboding; a portent or augury.

omicron /əʊˈmaɪkɹɒn/ /əʊˈmaɪkɹən/ /əˈmaɪkɹɒn/ /ˈoʊməˌkɹɑn/ /ˈoʊmɪˌkɹɑn/ /ˈɑməˌkɹɑn/ /ˈɑmɪˌkɹɑn/ /ˈɒmɪkɹɒn/ /ˈɒmɪkɹən/ /ˈəʊmɪkɹɒn/ n
omikron
(virology, pathology) Ellipsis of Omicron variant.

ominous /ˈɑmɪnəs/ /ˈɒmɪnəs/ more ominous most ominous adj
olycksbådande ominös illavarslande
Of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.
olycksbådande illavarslande
Specifically, giving indication of a coming ill; being an evil omen

omission /oʊˈmɪʃən/ /əˈmɪʃən/ omissions n
utelämnande
(uncountable) The act of omitting.
(grammar) The shortening of a word or phrase, using an apostrophe ( ' ) to replace the missing letters, often used to approximate the sound of speech or a specific dialect.

omit /oʊˈmɪt/ /əʊˈmɪt/ v
utelämna
(transitive) To leave out or exclude.

omnipotence /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/ omnipotences n
allsmäktighet omnipotens
Unlimited power; commonly attributed to a deity or deities.

omnipotent /ɒmˈnɪpətənt/ more omnipotent most omnipotent adj
omnipotent allsmäktig
Having unlimited power, force or authority.

omnipresence omnipresences n
allestädesnärvaro
The ability to be, or the characteristic of being, at all places at the same time (usually only attributed to God).

omnipresent [ˌɑmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t] [ˌɒmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t] [ˌɔmnɪˈpɹezn̩t] adj
allestädes närvarande
Being everywhere simultaneously.

omniscient /ɑmˈnɪʃənt/ /ɒmˈnɪsɪənt/ adj
allvetande
Having total knowledge.

omnivore /ˈɒmnɪvɔː(ɹ)/ omnivores n
allätare omnivor
An animal which is able to consume both plants (like a herbivore) and meat (like a carnivore).

omnivorous /ɑmˈnɪ.vɝ.əs/ adj
allätande
Having a diet which is neither exclusively carnivorous nor exclusively herbivorous.

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ /ɔʊn/ adj
på igång
In the state of being active, functioning or operating.
för på
(informal) Destined, normally in the context of a challenge being accepted; involved, doomed.
(acting, drama, RPG) Acting in character.

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ /ɔʊn/ adv
på
To an operating state.
på vidare
Along, forwards (continuing an action).

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ /ɔʊn/ preposition
på ovanpå upp å å
Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.
om angående
Denoting performance or action by contact with the surface, upper part, or outside of anything; hence, by means of; with.
Dealing with the subject of; about; concerning.
på
Covering.
på under
Sometime during the day of.
(obsolete) At the peril of, or for the safety of.
är på
Paid for by.
av
(mathematics) Having V^n as domain and V as codomain, for some set V and integer n.
på på grund av
To the account or detriment of; denoting imprecation or invocation, or coming to, falling, or resting upon.

on a case-by-case basis
fall till fall från fall till fall

on all fours adv
på alla fyra
(idiomatic) On one's hands and knees.

on an empty stomach
på fastande mage

on and off adv
till och från
(idiomatic) Intermittently.

on average
i genomsnitt
Expressed as a measure of central tendency (usually the arithmetic mean).
i genomsnitt i allmänhet vanligen vanligtvis
(idiomatic) Usually, typically; as a rule; as often as not.

on board adj
ombord
On or in a means of transportation.

on call
på jour
Available to be summoned.

on cloud nine
i sjunde himlen
(idiomatic) In a state of elation; very happy; blissful.

on credit
på krita
With an understanding that the money lent will be paid back.

on duty
i tjänst
Actively engaged in an assigned task, duty or occupation.

on earth
i hela världen
Expletive used for emphasis after an interrogative word.

on edge
helspänn
(idiomatic) Tense, nervous; consequently irritable.

on fire
brinnande i brand
Being burned by fire.

on foot
till fots
On one's feet; walking, jogging or running but not in a vehicle or on the back of an animal. [from 10th c.]

on hand
till hands tillgänglig
(idiomatic) Available; ready; in stock.

on high /ɑn ˈhaɪ/ /ɒn ˈhaɪ/
höjd
To a high position; or up in, or to, the sky; above.

on offer
på rea till nedsatt pris
(British) For sale at a reduced price.

on one's guard
vara på sin vakt
In a watchful state; alert; vigilant.

on one's last legs
sjunga på sista versen
(idiomatic) About to die.

on principle
av princip av principskäl

on purpose
avsiktlig med flit med mening med vilje
(idiomatic) By design, as opposed to by accident; intentionally; deliberately. [from 16th c.]

on sight
vid första anblick
(idiomatic) Immediately when sighted.

on the alert
på alerten
Very attentive, or vigilant

on the back burner
på sparlåga
(idiomatic) Not immediate; inactive; receiving or requiring less than full or regular attention.

on the contrary
tvärtom
(conjunctive) Opposite of what had earlier been expected or assumed.

on the dot
prick på pricken
(idiomatic) Exactly; precisely, especially of a time of day.

on the fly adv
i flykten på lyra
(baseball, of the ball) While in the air, without having touched the ground.
i flykten
(idiomatic) Spontaneously or extemporaneously; done as one goes, or during another activity.

on the lam adj
på fri fot
Running away, usually from the police; on the run.

on the line
på spel
(figurative) At risk, as in a contest or enterprise.

on the loose
lös på fri fot
(idiomatic) Not incarcerated or in captivity; not under control.

on the nose
på pricken
Exact; precise; appropriate.

on the one hand
å ena sidan
(sequence, idiomatic) From one point of view.

on the other hand
å andra sidan däremot
(sequence, idiomatic) From another point of view.

on the plus side
på plussidan
(idiomatic) Positively; from a favorable view or perspective.

on the run
på fri fot
(idiomatic) Fleeing.

on the same page
på samma våglängd

on the same wavelength
på samma våglängd
(idiomatic) In rapport or complete accord.

on the sly adv
i smyg
(idiomatic) Slyly, in an inconspicuous manner, so as not to be seen; secretly; stealthily.

on the spot
på fläcken
(idiomatic) At that very moment.

on the tip of one's tongue
ha något i bakhuvudet ha något på tungan
Known but not quite able to be recalled.

on the verge of
på vippen
Almost at the beginning of.

on the way
på väg
(idiomatic) Coming; approaching.
Heading to a certain place.
på vägen
On the direct route that one intends to travel.
på vägen under resans gång
While travelling.

on the whole
på det hela taget på det stora hela
(idiomatic) For the most part; apart from some insignificant details.

on the wrong side of history
på fel sida av historien

on thin ice adv
på tunn is
(idiomatic) dangerously, hazardously, delicately

on tick
på krita
(dated, informal, British) bought with an agreement to pay later

on time
i tid
Punctually or according to the schedule.
på tid
(chess) By a player's running out of time.

on your mark, get set, go phraseologicalUnit
klara, färdiga, gå på era platser, färdiga, gå på edra platser, färdiga, gå
(sports) A three-command start when racing:

on-site adj
på-plats
On a particular site or in a particular building, as opposed to at a remote site or factory.

onanism /ˈoʊnəˌnɪzəm/ /ˈəʊnəˌnɪzəm/ onanisms n
onani
Masturbation.

once /wɒn(t)s/ /wʌn(t)s/ adv
en gång
(frequency) One and only one time.
en gång för ut förut tidigare
(temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.

once /wɒn(t)s/ /wʌn(t)s/ conjunction
så snart som
As soon as; when; after.

once a man, twice a child /ˌwʌn(t)s‿ə ˈmæn ˌtwaɪs‿ə ˈt͡ʃaɪld/ proverb
gå i barndom
A man is born as a child, grows to adulthood, and consequently enters old age, when he deteriorates and reverts to a childlike state.

once again adv
på nytt en gång till än en gång å nyo ånyo åter
(idiomatic) Again, once more, one more time.

once and for all adv
en gång för alla
(idiomatic) Conclusively, finally, permanently.

once in a while adv
då och då
(idiomatic) Occasionally; sometimes.

once upon a time /ˈwʌns.əˈpɑn.əˈtaɪ̯m/ adv
det var en gång
A long time ago; at some time in the past (a traditional beginning of children's stories, especially fairy tales).

oncilla /ɒnˈsiː.ə/ oncillas n
dvärgtigerkatt oncilla tigerkatt
Leopardus tigrinus, a small spotted felid found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

oncologic /ˌɒŋkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪk/ adj
onkologisk
(oncology) Of or pertaining to oncology

oncology /ɒŋˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ oncologies n
onkologi
The branch of medicine concerned with tumors, including study of their development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] determiner
enda endaste
Being a preeminent example.
enda endaste ett
Being an unknown person with the specified name; see also "a certain".
ett en enad enda endaste
Used for emphasis in place of a

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] ones n
etta ett
The digit or figure 1.
endollarsedel endollarssedel
(US) A one-dollar bill.
etta en
(mathematics) The identity element with respect to multiplication in a ring.

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] numeral
en ett
The number represented by the Arabic numeral 1; the numerical value equal to that cardinal number.

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] pronoun
man en
(indefinite personal pronoun) Any person (applying to people in general).

one and a half numeral
halvannan en och en halv halvtannat
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one and all pronoun
alla och envar var och en
(idiomatic) The entire set of persons or things within a given domain, considered both as separate individuals and collectively.

one another pronoun
varandra
(reciprocal pronoun) Used of a reciprocal relationship among a group of two or more people or things; compare each other.

one at a time adv
en i taget en åt gången
During sequentially discrete instances.

one brick short of a full load adj
ha en skruv lös
(slang) Not mentally sound; insane.

one by one adv
en och en en efter en den ena efter den andra
Individually in succession.

one could hear a pin drop phraseologicalUnit
man kunde höra en nål falla

one day adv
en vacker dag
(set phrase) At some unspecified time in the future.

one for all, all for one /wʌn fəɹɔːl ɔːl fə wʌn/ phraseologicalUnit
en för alla, alla för en
Each individual should act for the benefit of the group, and the group should act for the benefit of each individual.

one for the road n
färdknäpp
A final drink before one leaves.

one hundred and one numeral
hundraett etthundraett
One hundred plus one.

one man's meat is another man's poison proverb
den enes död är den andres bröd
People have differing tastes; what pleases one person may displease another.

one moment, please phraseologicalUnit
ett ögonblick, tack
Used to ask a person to wait a moment.

one o'clock n
klockan ett
(In both the 12-hour clock and the 24-hour clock) The start of the second hour of the day; 1:00 a.m. (01:00).

one of these days adv
en vacker dag
One day, some day (especially in warning of a negative consequence) .

one swallow does not a summer make proverb
en svala gör ingen sommar
One instance of an event (such as the arrival of a single bird) does not necessarily indicate a trend.

one up v
bräcka bräda överglänsa överträffa
(idiomatic) To outdo, to perform something slightly better than a competitor's prior effort.

one way or another adv
på ett eller annat sätt på ett eller ett annat sätt på ett sätt eller ett annat
(informal) Somehow, but certainly.

one's /wʌnz/ determiner
ens sin sina sitt
Belonging to one.

one-armed /ˌwʌnɑɹmd/ /ˌwʌnɑːmd/ adj
enarmad
Having only one arm; especially having lost an arm.

one-armed bandit /ˌwʌnɑɹmd ˈbændɪt/ /ˌwʌnɑːmd ˈbændɪt/ one-armed bandits n
enarmad bandit
(originally, US, gambling) A gaming machine having a long arm-like handle at one side that a player pulls down to make reels spin; the player wins money or tokens when certain combinations of symbols line up on these reels.

one-child policy one-child policies n
ettbarnspolitik
(historical) A policy of population control in China, whereby a married couple is allowed only one child.

one-dimensional more one-dimensional most one-dimensional adj
endimensionell
Having length, but no width, height or depth.
(figuratively) Lacking depth or believability; flat.

one-eyed adj
enögd
Having only a single eye, particularly when a greater number is normal.

one-handed adv
enhands- enhänt
Using only one hand; one-handedly.

one-horse town one-horse towns n
håla byhåla
(US, idiomatic) A very small town, especially one of a rural nature and/or offering very few or no attractions.

one-legged /ˈwʌnˌlɛɡəd/ adj
enbent
Having only one leg.

one-night stand one-night stands n
engångsligg ligg one-night stand ragg
(idiomatic) A single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship. As the phrase implies, the relationship lasts for only one night.
(idiomatic) Either of the two partners involved in such a single sexual encounter.

one-off one-offs n
engångsföreteelse
(idiomatic) Something that is done, created, etc. only once, and often quickly, simply, or improvisationally.

one-sided more one-sided most one-sided adj
ensidig partisk
Partial or biased in favour of one faction or demographic group.
ojämn
With one competitor dominant over the other.
ensidig
Having only one side, like a Möbius strip.

one-track mind one-track minds n
tunnelseende
(idiomatic) That said to be possessed by someone who is obsessed with something or only able to think of one thing.

one-two one-twos n
väggpass väggpassning väggspel
(soccer) A quick one-touch play between two players.

one-upmanship /(ˌ)wʌnˈʌpmənʃɪp/ /wənˈəpmənˌʃɪp/ one-upmanships n
platta till
The art or practice of successively outdoing a competitor.

one-way adj
enkelriktad
Allowing movement in only one direction; unidirectional.
enkel enkel-
Allowing travel in only one direction.

one-way street one-way streets n
enkelriktad gata enkelriktad väg
A road in which traffic is only allowed to proceed in one direction.

one-way ticket one-way tickets n
enkel biljett enkelbiljett
(travel) A ticket granting permission to travel to a place but not return.

one-year-old adj
ettårig
Having lived or existed for one year.

one-year-old one-year-olds n
ettåring
A child or animal that is one year of age.

oneirology oneirologies n
oneirologi
The study of dreams and their interpretation.

onerous /ˈoʊnəɹəs/ /ˈɑnəɹəs/ /ˈɒnəɹəs/ /ˈəʊnəɹəs/ more onerous most onerous adj
jobbig
imposing or constituting a physical, mental, or figurative load which can be borne only with effort; burdensome.

oneself /wʌnˈsɛlf/ pronoun
sig sig själv
A person's self: general form of himself, herself, themself or yourself.

oneties n
10-tal tiotal
(nonce) The second decade of a century: the 1910s, the 2010s, etc. The tens.

ongoing adj
pågående
Presently or currently happening; being in progress.

onion /ˈɪn.jən/ /ˈɪŋ.ən/ /ˈʌn.jən/ /ˈʌŋ.jɪn/ onions n
lök gullök
A monocotyledonous plant (Allium cepa), allied to garlic, used as vegetable and spice.

onion dome onion domes n
lökkupol
(architecture) An onion-shaped dome, characteristic of august buildings in Moghul and Russian architecture

onion fly onion flies n
lökfluga
Delia antiqua, a cosmopolitan pest of crops, whose larvae or maggots feed on onions, garlic and other bulbous plants.

onion ring onion rings n
lökring
A food composed of onions cut into rings, that are then battered and deep-fried.

online /ɑnlaɪn/ /ɑnˈlaɪn/ /ɒnˈlaɪn/ /ɔnˈlaɪn/ /ˈɒnlaɪn/ /ˈɔnlaɪn/ more online most online adj
uppkopplad
Of a computer: actively connected to the Internet or to some other communications service.
Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.i/ /ˈəʊn.li/ adj
enda
Alone in a category.

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.i/ /ˈəʊn.li/ adv
bara endast
Without others or anything further; exclusively.

only child only children n
ensambarn
A person who has no siblings.

onomastic /ˌɑː.noʊˈmæs.tɪk/ /ˌɑː.nəˈmæs.tɪk/ /ˌɒ.nəʊˈmæs.tɪk/ adj
onomastisk
Of or relating to onomastics.

onomastics /ˌɑː.noʊˈmæs.tɪks/ /ˌɑː.nəˈmæs.tɪks/ /ˌɒ.nəʊˈmæs.tɪks/ n
onomastik namnforskning
The branch of lexicology devoted to the study of names and naming, especially the origins of names.

onomatopoeia /ˌɑnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmɑnəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmɑtəˈpiːə/ /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɒnəˌmɛtəˈpæɪə/ onomatopoeiae onomatopoeias n
onomatopoetikon onomatopoesi
(uncountable) The property of a word that sounds like what it represents.

onomatopoeic /-ˈpæeək/ /ˌɒnəmætəˈpiːɪk/ /ˌɒnəmɛtəˈpiːək/ adj
onomatopoetisk ljudhärmande
Of or relating to onomatopoeia.
Having the property of onomatopoeia.

onset /ˈɑnˌsɛt/ /ˈɒnˌsɛt/ /ˈɔnˌsɛt/ onsets n
ansats
(phonology) The initial portion of a syllable, preceding the syllable nucleus.

onside adj
onside
(sports) Not in an offside position; In the part of the playing area where one can legally play the ball, puck, etc.

onslaught /ˈɒnslɔːt/ onslaughts n
angrepp våldsamt anfall
A fierce attack.
anstormning
(by extension) A large number of people or things resembling an attack.

onto /ˈɑn.tu/ /ˈɑn.tə/ /ˈɑn.tʊ/ /ˈɒn.tuː/ /ˈɒn.tə/ /ˈɒn.tʊ/ /ˈɔn.tu/ /ˈɔn.tə/ /ˈɔn.tʊ/ preposition
upp på
Arriving upon or on top of (speaking of a physical or metaphorical movement).

ontological adj
ontologisk
Of or pertaining to the nature of being or existence.

ontology /ɒnˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ ontologies n
ontologi
(uncountable, philosophy) The branch of metaphysics that addresses the nature or essential characteristics of being and of things that exist; the study of being qua being.
(countable, computer science, information science) A structure of concepts or entities within a domain, organized by relationships; a system model.

onward /ˈɑnwɚd/ /ˈɒnwəd/ /ˈɔnwɚd/ adv
framåt
In a forward direction.

onychophoran onychophorans n
klomask
(zoology) Any of many wormlike carnivorous ecdysozoan animals of the phylum Onychophora. [from 19th c.]

ooch /ut͡ʃ/ /uːt͡ʃ/ v
maka
(also, reflexive, figurative) To cause (oneself or someone, or something) to change or progress by a small amount or in small increments.

oodles /ˈud(ə)lz/ /ˈuːdlz/ n
massor mängder tonvis
(originally, US, informal) Chiefly followed by of: an unspecified large amount, number, or quantity; lots, tons.

ooh /uː/ interjection
oj
An expression of surprise.
åh
An expression of awe.
buu böö
A sound made to imitate a ghost.

oolite /ˈəʊəlʌɪt/ oolites n
oolit
(geology) A rock consisting of spherical grains within a mineral cortex accreted around a nucleus, often of quartz grains.

oology /oʊˈ(w)ɑləd͡ʒi/ /əʊˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
oologi
The hobby or practice of collecting birds' eggs, especially those of wild birds.

oontz interjection
dunk

oophorectomy /ˌəʊəfəˈɹɛktəmi/ oophorectomies n
ovariotomi
(medicine) Surgical removal of one or both ovaries.

oops /uːps/ /ʊps/ interjection
hoppsan oj
(colloquial) Acknowledging a mistake.

ooze /uːz/ v
sippra
(intransitive, sometimes, figurative) To be secreted or slowly leak.

opacity /oʊˈpæsɪtiː/ opacities n
opak
opacitet
(uncountable) The state or quality of being opaque, not allowing light to pass through

opal /ˈoʊpəl/ /ˈəʊpəl/ opals n
opal
(mineral) A mineral consisting, like quartz, of silica, but inferior to quartz in hardness and specific gravity, of the chemical formula SiO2·nH2O.

opaque /oʊˈpeɪk/ /əʊˈpeɪk/ more opaque most opaque opaquer opaquest adj
ogenomskinlig opak
Allowing little light to pass through, not translucent or transparent.

open /ˈoʊp(ə)n/ /ˈəʊp(ə)n/ more open most open adj
öppen
(usually, not comparable) Not closed.
(not comparable) Actively conducting or prepared to conduct business.
(comparable) Receptive.
(not comparable) Public
(mathematics, topology, of a set) Which is part of a predefined collection of subsets of X, that defines a topological space on X.
(computing, not comparable, of a file, document, etc.) In current use; connected to as a resource.
Not settled or adjusted; not decided or determined; not closed or withdrawn from consideration.
(music, stringed instruments) Of a note, played without pressing the string against the fingerboard.

open /ˈoʊp(ə)n/ /ˈəʊp(ə)n/ v
öppna
(transitive) To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.
(transitive) To make accessible to customers or clients.
(intransitive) To begin conducting business.
inleda
(transitive) To start (a campaign).
ta upp öppna
(computing, transitive, intransitive) To connect to a resource (a file, document, etc.) for viewing or editing.
öppna öppnas öppna sig
(obsolete) To disclose; to reveal; to interpret; to explain.

open day open days n
öppet hus
A casual event where an institution is open for visiting and inspection by anyone interested.

open ended straight draw open ended straight draws n
stegdrag
(poker) Four cards to a straight where cards of two different ranks could complete a straight. (E.g. 4-5-6-7)

open fire open fires n
öppen eld
An uncovered fire.

open fire v
öppna eld
(idiomatic) To begin firing (weapons) at something or someone.

open goal open goals n
öppet mål
(sports) An undefended goal.

open house open houses n
öppet hus
An event during which a facility or institution is open to the public for inspection or tour.

open relationship open relationships n
öppen relation öppet förhållande
A romantic and/or sexual relationship in which the people involved are permitted or tolerated to be available to have additional simultaneous romantic and/or sexual relationships.

open sandwich open sandwiches n
smörgås macka
Any dish consisting of only one slice of bread, with any topping.

open sea open seas n
öppet hav
That part of the sea out of sight of land.

open season open seasons n
jaktsäsong
(hunting, sometimes, followed by on or for to designate the kind of animal hunted) A period of time during the calendar year when authorities within a jurisdiction permit the unrestricted hunting of one or more kinds of animal wildlife.

open sesame phraseologicalUnit
sesam, öppna dig!
open up (especially referring to doors)

open set open sets n
öppen mängd
(topology) Informally, a set such that the target point of a movement by a small amount in any direction from any point in the set is still in the set; exemplified by a full circle without its boundary.

open source n
öppen källkod open source
(software) The practice of providing open-source code for a product.

open syllable open syllables n
öppen stavelse
(linguistics) A syllable that has no coda after its nucleus, and which hence ends in a vowel.

open world /ˌoʊp(ə)n ˈwɜɹld/ /ˌəʊp(ə)n ˈwɜːld/ open worlds n
öppen värld
(video games, also, attributive) A gameworld that the player may traverse freely, rather than being restricted to certain predefined areas and quests. [from early 21st c.]

open-air adj
frilufts-
Located or taking place outdoors; alfresco.

open-air museum open-air museums n
friluftsmuseum
A museum where the exhibitions are located outdoors.

open-ended adj
öppen
Permitting a spontaneous or unstructured response.

open-pit mine open-pit mines n
dagbrott
A type of mine where rock or minerals are extracted from the earth by their removal from an open pit or borrow.

opener /ˈoʊ.pən.ɚ/ /ˈəʉ.pən.ə/ /ˈəʉp.nə/ /ˈəʊ.pən.ə/ openers n
öppnare
A device that opens something; specifically a tin-opener/can-opener, or a bottle opener.

opening /ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/ /ˈəʉp.nɪŋ/ /ˈəʊ.pə.nɪŋ/ openings n
öppning
An act or instance of making or becoming open.
A gap permitting passage through.
premiär
The first performance of a show or play by a particular troupe.
öppning spelöppning
The first few moves in a game.

opening hours n
öppettid öppettider
The regular times of day when a shop, office or similar is open to the public.

openly /ˈoʊpənli/ more openly most openly adv
öppet
In an open manner; visibly.

openness opennesses n
öppenhet
Accommodating attitude or opinion, as in receptivity to new ideas, behaviors, cultures, peoples, environments, experiences, etc., different from the familiar, conventional, traditional, or one's own.
The degree to which a person, group, organization, institution, or society exhibits this liberal attitude or opinion.

openwork /ˈoʊpənwɝk/ /ˈəʊpənwɜː(ɹ)k/ openworks n
genombruten

opera /ˈɑ.pɚ.ə/ /ˈɑ.pɹə/ /ˈɒp.ə.ɹə/ /ˈɒp.ɹə/ /ˈɔp.ə.ɹə/ /ˈɔp.ɹə/ operas opere n
operahus
opera
(music) A theatrical work, combining drama, music, song and sometimes dance.
(music) The score for such a work.
A company dedicated to performing such works.

opera glasses n
teaterkikare
One or more pairs of small low-powered binoculars for use by members of the audience at a theatrical performance.

opera singer opera singers n
operasångare operasångerska
Someone who sings opera professionally.

operand /ˈɑpəˌɹænd/ /ˈɒpəɹænd/ /ˌɑpəˈɹænd/ operands n
operand
(mathematics, computing) A quantity to which an operator is applied (in 3 - x, the operands of the subtraction operator are 3 and x).

operate /ˈɑpəɹeɪt/ /ˈɒpəɹeɪt/ v
operera

operating system /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ operating systems n
operativsystem
(computing, software) Software for controlling the allocation and use of various hardware resources (memory, CPU time, disk space, input and output devices) to tasks and remote terminals.

operating table operating tables n
operationsbord
A table on which a patient lies during a surgical operation.

operation /ˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ operations n
operation
The method by which a device performs its function.
A planned undertaking.
(medicine) A surgical procedure.
(computing, logic, mathematics) A procedure for generating a value from one or more other values (the operands);(mathematics, more formally) a function which maps zero or more (but typically two) operands to a single output value.
(military) A military campaign (e.g. Operation Desert Storm)

operator /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɚ/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtə/ operators n
operator operatör
One who operates.
operatör telebolag telefonist
A telecommunications facilitator whose job is to establish temporary network connections.
operator operatör telebolag telefonist
A member of a military special operations unit.

operetta /ɒpəˈɹɛtə/ operettas n
operett
(music) A lighter version of opera with a frivolous story and spoken dialogue. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

ophthalmologist /ˌɑp.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɒf.θælˈmɒ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɔf.θælˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɔf.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ ophthalmologists n
oftalmolog ögonläkare
A medical doctor specializing in the eye: deficiencies of vision requiring correction, and diseases. Compare optometrist.

ophthalmology /ˌɒfθælˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɒfθə(l)ˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɒpθælˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɒpθə(l)ˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ ophthalmologies n
oftalmologi
(medicine) The anatomy, functions, pathology, and treatment of the eye.

ophthalmoscope ophthalmoscopes n
oftalmoskop ögonspegel
(ophthalmology) An instrument for examining the interior of the eye (that is, for ophthalmoscopy).

opiate /ˈoʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpiˌeɪt/ /ˌoʊpieɪt/ opiates n
opiat
(pharmacology) A drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium.

opine /oʊˈpaɪn/ /ə(ʊ)ˈpaɪn/ v
mena
(intransitive, transitive) To express an opinion; to state as an opinion; to suppose, consider (that).

opiner opiners n
tyckare

opining opinings n
tyckande
The act of giving one's opinion.

opinion /əˈpɪnjən/ opinions n
mening åsikt tycke omdöme uppfattning
A belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing.

opinion piece opinion pieces n
debattartikel
(journalism) An article in which the author expresses their personal opinion on a given subject.

opinion poll opinion polls n
opinionsundersökning opinionsmätning
A poll organized in an attempt to quantify public opinion on a subject.

opium /ˈoʊ.pi.əm/ /ˈəʊ.pi.əm/ opia opiums n
opium
(uncountable) A yellow-brown, addictive narcotic drug obtained from the dried juice of unripe pods of the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, and containing alkaloids such as morphine, codeine, and papaverine.

opium poppy opium poppies n
fjädervallmo opievallmo opiumvallmo
Papaver somniferum, the species of plant from which opium and poppy seeds are extracted.

opossum /əˈpɑsəm/ /əˈpɒsəm/ /ˈpɑsəm/ opossums n
pungråtta
Any American marsupial of the family Didelphidae. The common species of the United States is Didelphis virginiana.

opponent /əˈpəʊnənt/ opponents n
motståndare
One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

opportune more opportune most opportune adj
lämplig
Suitable for some particular purpose.
läglig
At a convenient or advantageous time.

opportunist /ˌɒpə(ɹ)ˈtjuːnɪst/ opportunists n
opportunist
Someone who takes advantage of any opportunity to advance their own situation, placing expediency above principle.

opportunity /-t̬i/ /-ˈt͡ʃuː-/ /ˌɑpɚˈt(j)unəti/ /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtɪ/ [-ɾi] opportunities n
tillfälle möjlighet
A chance for advancement, progress or profit.

oppose /əˈpoʊz/ /əˈpəʊz/ [ʔəpʰoʊːz̥] v
opponera

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adj
motsatt
Located directly across from something else, or from each other.
Facing in the other direction.
Of either of two complementary or mutually exclusive things.

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adv
mittemot
In an opposite position.

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ opposites n
motsats
Something opposite or contrary to something else.
An antonym.

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ preposition
mittemot tvärs över
Facing, or across from.

opposite sex n
motsatt kön
(attributively) Heterosexual, or otherwise relating to a relationship between a woman and a man.

opposition /ˌɑ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ /ˌɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ oppositions n
opposition
(astronomy) The apparent relative position of two celestial bodies when one is at an angle of 180 degrees from the other as seen from the Earth.
(politics) A political party or movement opposed to the party or government in power.
(chess) A position in which the player on the move must yield with his king allowing his opponent to advance with his own king.

oppress /əˈpɹɛs/ v
nedtrycka
(transitive) To keep down by unjust force.

oppressed /əˈpɹɛst/ more oppressed most oppressed adj
förtryckt
Subject to oppression.

oppression /əˈpɹɛʃən/ oppressions n
förtryck
The act of oppressing, or the state of being oppressed.

oppressor oppressors n
förtryckare
Someone who oppresses another or others.

opsonin /ˈɒpsənɪn/ opsonins n
opsonin
Any chemical produced by the body, including antibodies and complement proteins, that causes a pathogen to be more susceptible to phagocytosis.

opsonization opsonizations n
opsonisering

opt /ɑpt/ /ɒpt/ /ɔpt/ v
välja
(intransitive) To choose; select.

optative /ɒpˈteɪtɪv/ /ˈɒptətɪv/ optatives n
optativ
(grammar) A verb or expression in the optative mood.

optic chiasm optic chiasms n
synnervskorsning
(neuroanatomy, anatomy) The part of the brain where the optic nerves partially cross.

optic nerve optic nerves n
synnerv
(neuroanatomy) Each of the second pair of cranial nerves that carry visual information from the retina to the brain.

optical character recognition n
teckenigenkänning teckentolkning textfångst
(computing) The electronic identification and digital encoding of printed or handwritten characters by means of an optical scanner and specialized software.

optical fibre optical fibres n
optisk fiber
(British spelling) A thin, transparent, flexible fibre, made of glass or plastic, used for transmitting light.

optical illusion optical illusions n
synvilla
An image that is visually deceptive or misleading.

optician opticians n
optiker
A person who makes or dispenses lenses, spectacles.

optics /ˈɑptɪks/ /ˈɒptɪks/ n
optik
(physics) The physics of light and vision.

optimal /ˈɑptɪməl/ /ˈɒptɪməl/ adj
optimal
The best, most favourable or desirable, especially under some restriction.

optimality optimalities n
optimalitet
The property of being optimal.

optimism /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/ /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/ optimisms n
optimism
a tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome
the doctrine that this world is the best of all possible worlds
the belief that good will eventually triumph over evil

optimist /ˈɑptɪmɪst/ /ˈɒptɪmɪst/ optimists n
optimist optimistjolle
a person who expects a favourable outcome
optimist
a believer in optimism

optimistic /ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/ /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ more optimistic most optimistic adj
optimistisk
Expecting the best in all possible ways.
(computing) Allowing other processes to perform transactions on the same data at the same time, and checking for conflicts only when changes need to be written back.

optimization optimizations n
optimering
The design and operation of a system or process to make it as good as possible in some defined sense.

optimize /ˈɑptɪmaɪz/ /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/ v
optimera
(transitive) To make (something) optimal.
(transitive) To make (something) more efficient, such as a computer program.

optimizer optimizers n
optimerare

optimum /ˈɑptɪməm/ /ˈɒptɪməm/ adj
optimal
The best or most advantageous; surpassing all others.

optimum /ˈɑptɪməm/ /ˈɒptɪməm/ optima optimums n
optimum
The best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances.

option /ˈɑpʃən/ /ˈɒpʃən/ options n
alternativ val valmöjlighet
One of a set of choices that can be made. [from 19th c.]
option (handel) option
(finance, legal) A contract giving the holder the right to buy or sell an asset at a set strike price; can apply to financial market transactions, or to ordinary transactions for tangible assets such as a residence or automobile. [from mid-18th c.]

optional /ˈɑp.ʃə.nəl/ /ˈɒp.ʃə.nəl/ adj
frivillig valfri fakultativ fakultativt frivilligt valfritt
Not compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.

optionally more optionally most optionally adv
fakultativt frivilligt valfritt
In an optional manner. Not mandatorily.

optometrist /ɑpˈtɑmətɹɪst/ /ɒpˈtɒmətɹɪst/ optometrists n
optometriker
A person trained and skilled in examining and testing the eyes for defects, in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment.

opulence /ˈɒp.jʊl.əns/ opulences n
rikedom
wealth
överflöd
abundance, bounty, profusion

opulent /ˈɒpjʊlənt/ more opulent most opulent adj
pompös överdådig
Luxuriant, and ostentatiously magnificent.
opulent ymnig
Rich, sumptuous and extravagant.

opus /ˈɒpəs/ /ˈəʊpəs/ opera opuses n
opus
(music) A work of music or set of works with a specified rank in an ordering of a composer's complete published works.

or /oɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ adj
gyllene
(tincture) Of gold or yellow tincture on a coat of arms.

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ /ə/ /əɹ/ /ɚ/ conjunction
eller
(logic) An operator denoting the disjunction of two propositions or truth values. There are two forms, the inclusive or and the exclusive or.
Otherwise (a consequence of the condition that the previous is false).

or /oɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ ors n
guld
(tincture) The gold or yellow tincture on a coat of arms.

or else phraseologicalUnit
annars annars så
(idiomatic) No matter what (implies an unspecified threat).

oracle /ˈɒɹəkəl/ /ˈɔɹəkəl/ oracles n
orakel
A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
A person considered to be a source of wisdom.

oral /ˈo(ː)ɹəl/ /ˈoɹəl/ /ˈoː.ɹəl/ /ˈɑɹ.əl/ /ˈɔɹ.əl/ /ˈɔː.ɹəl/ adj
muntlig oral
(relational) Relating to the mouth.
muntlig
(relational) Spoken rather than written.

oral cavity oral cavities n
munhåla
(anatomy) The cavity of the mouth, especially the part of the mouth behind the gums and teeth that is bounded above by the hard and soft palates and below by the tongue and by the mucous membrane connecting it with the inner part of the mandible.

oral sex n
oralsex
Stimulation of another person's genitals using the mouth.

orally /ˈɔːɹəli/ adv
oralt
By mouth.
muntligt verbalt
Spoken as opposed to written.

orange /ˈɑɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹnd͡ʒ/ more orange most orange oranger orangest adj
orange brandgul apelsinfärgad
Having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree; yellowred; reddish-yellow.

orange /ˈɑɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹnd͡ʒ/ oranges n
apelsinträd apelsin
(countable) An evergreen tree of the genus Citrus such as Citrus sinensis which yields oranges (the fruit).
apelsin orange
(countable) Any round citrus fruit with a yellow-red colour when ripe and a sour-sweet taste; the fruit of the orange tree.
orange brandgul
(uncountable) An orange-coloured and orange-flavoured cordial.
(uncountable) An orange-coloured and orange-flavoured soft drink.

orange blossom orange blossoms n
apelsinblom apelsinblomma
The fragrant white flower of the orange tree, Citrus sinensis.

orange juice orange juices n
apelsinjuice
The juice of squeezed oranges; used as a beverage or in cocktails.

orange peel orange peels n
apelsinskal
(literally) The skin of an orange, including the pith.

orange roughy orange roughies n
atlantisk soldatfisk
An edible deep-sea fish (Hoplostethus atlanticus), of the slimehead family (Trachichthyidae).

orange-spotted bulbul orange-spotted bulbuls n
orangetyglad bulbyl
Pycnonotus bimaculatus, a species of perching bird.

orangeade /ˈɒ.ɹɪn.ˌdʒeɪd/ orangeades n
apelsinlemonad apelsinläskedryck
A soft drink or a soda with an orange flavor.
apelsinlemonad
A mixture of soda water and orange juice.

orangeness n
brandgulhet
The quality of being orange in colour.

orangery /ˈɒrɪndʒərɪ/ orangeries n
orangeri
A greenhouse in which orange trees are grown.

orangutan /oʊˈɹæŋ-/ /ɔəˌɹæŋuːˈtæn/ /ɔˈɹæŋ.ʊˌtæn/ /ɔːˌɹæŋ.uːˈtæn/ /əˈɹæŋ.əˌtæn/ /əˈɹæŋ.əˌtæŋ/ /əˈɹæŋˌə.tæŋ/ /əˈɹæŋˌə.tɛːŋ/ /ˌɔə.ɹæŋˈuː.tæn/ /ˌɔː.ɹæŋˈuː.tæn/ orangutans n
orangutang
Any of three species of arboreal anthropoid ape, characterised by their shaggy reddish-brown coat and long arms, which comprise the genus Pongo; Pongo pygmaeus of Borneo, Pongo abelii of Sumatra or Pongo tapanuliensis of South Tapanuli (in Sumatra).

orator /ˈɑɹ.ə.tɚ/ /ˈɒ.ɹə.tə(ɹ)/ orators n
talare orator
Someone who orates or delivers an oration.

orb /ɔɹb/ /ɔːb/ orbs n
klot
A spherical body; a sphere, especially one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star

orbit /ˈɔɹ.bɪt/ /ˈɔː.bɪt/ orbits n
omloppsbana
(pinball) A path for the ball on the outer edge of the playfield, usually connected so that the ball entering in one end will come out of the other.

orbital /ɔɹ.bət.l̩/ /ɔː.bɪt.l̩/ /ɔː.bɪt.əl/ adj
orbital
Of or relating to, or forming an orbit (such as the orbit of a moon, planet, or spacecraft).
(anatomy) Of or relating to the eye socket (eyehole).

orc /ɔɹk/ /ɔːk/ orcs n
orch ork
(fantasy, mythology) A mythical evil monstrous humanoid creature, usually quite aggressive and often green. [from 17th c.]

orca /ˈoɹkə/ /ˈɔːkə/ orca orcas n
späckhuggare

orchard /ˈɔɹ.t͡ʃɚd/ /ˈɔː.tʃəd/ orchards n
fruktträdgård
A garden or an area of land for the cultivation of fruit or nut trees.
fruktträd
The trees themselves cultivated in such an area.

orchestra /ˈɔɹkəstɹə/ /ˈɔːkəstɹə/ orchestrae orchestras n
orkester
(music) A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.
A semicircular space in front of the stage used by the chorus in Ancient Greek and Hellenistic theatres.
The area in a theatre or concert hall where the musicians sit, immediately in front of and below the stage, sometimes (also) used by other performers.

orchestra pit orchestra pits n
orkesterdike
(performing arts) A sunken area in front of a stage in which musicians, largely hidden from view, play music to accompany stage performances.

orchestral /ˌɔɹˈkɛstɹəl/ adj
orkestral
Relating to an orchestra or to music played by an orchestra.

orchestrate /ˈɔɹ.kəstˌɹeɪt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ).kə.stɹeɪt/ v
arrangera orkestrera
To arrange or score music for performance by an orchestra.
iscensätta orkestrera
To arrange or direct diverse elements to achieve a desired effect

orchestrion orchestrions n
orkestrion

orchid /ˈɔɹ.kɪd/ /ˈɔː.kɪd/ orchids n
orkidé
A plant of the orchid family (Orchidaceae), bearing unusually-shaped flowers of beautiful colours. [mid-19th c.]

ordain /ɔɹˈdeɪn/ /ɔːˈdeɪn/ v
ordinera prästviga viga till
(religion) To admit into the ministry, for example as a priest, bishop, minister or Buddhist monk, or to authorize as a rabbi.

ordeal /ɔɹˈdil/ /ɔːˈdiːl/ ordeals n
prövning pärs
A painful or trying experience.
gudsdom ordal
A trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test (such as ducking in water), divine authority deciding the guilt of the accused.

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə(r)/ /ˈɔːdə/ [ˈɔɹɾɚ] orders n
ordning orden
(countable) Arrangement, disposition, or sequence.
(countable, biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below class and above family; a taxon at that rank.
ordning följd
(countable) A position in an arrangement, disposition, or sequence.
order befallning
(countable) A command.
order beställning
(countable) A request for some product or service; a commission to purchase, sell, or supply goods.
orden ordning
(countable) A group of religious adherents, especially monks or nuns, set apart within their religion by adherence to a particular rule or set of principles.
orden
(countable) A decoration, awarded by a government, a dynastic house, or a religious body to an individual, usually for distinguished service to a nation or to humanity.
(chemistry) The overall power of the rate law of a chemical reaction, expressed as a polynomial function of concentrations of reactants and products.

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə(r)/ /ˈɔːdə/ [ˈɔɹɾɚ] v
beordra ge order
(transitive) To issue a command to.
beställa lägga en order
(transitive) To request some product or service; to secure by placing an order.
ordna
To admit to holy orders; to ordain; to receive into the ranks of the ministry.

order of battle orders of battle n
slagordning

order of magnitude orders of magnitude n
storleksordning
(mathematics) The class of scale or magnitude of any amount, where each class contains values of a fixed ratio (most often 10) to the class preceding it.

order of service orders of service n
gudstjänstordning
The schedule of events for a religious service or ceremony.
A document detailing such a schedule.

order of the day orders of the day n
dagordning
The business to be done by a body (such as a legislature) on a particular day; an agenda.

ordered /ˈɔɹdɚd/ /ˈɔːdəd/ more ordered most ordered adj
ordnad organiserad prydlig sorterad
In order, not messy, tidy.

ordered pair ordered pairs n
ordnat par
(set theory) An object containing exactly two elements in a fixed order, so that, when the elements are different, exchanging them gives a different object. Notation: (a, b) or \langle a, b\rangle.

orderliness /ˈɔːdəlɪnəs/ orderlinesses n
ordning
The fact of having a regular, proper and systematic arrangement.

orderly /ˈɔɹdɚli/ /ˈɔːdəli/ more orderly most orderly adj
ordentlig
Neat and tidy; possessing order.

orderly /ˈɔɹdɚli/ /ˈɔːdəli/ orderlies n
sjukvårdsbiträde vårdbiträde
A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.

ordinal number ordinal numbers n
ordningstal ordinaltal
(grammar) A word that expresses the relative position of an item in a sequence.
(arithmetic) A natural number used to denote position in a sequence.
(set theory) Such a number generalised to correspond to any cardinal number (the size of some set); formally, the order type of some well-ordered set of some cardinality a, which represents an equivalence class of well-ordered sets (exactly those of cardinality a) under the equivalence relation "existence of an order-preserving bijection".

ordinance /ˈoɹdnəns/ /ˈoɹdɪnəns/ /ˈɔːdnəns/ /ˈɔːdɪnəns/ ordinances n
förordning
An edict or decree, authoritative order.

ordinarily /ɔɹdɪˈnɛɹɪli/ /ɔːdɪˈnæɹɪli/ adv
vanligen
Usually or as a general rule; commonly.

ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ /ˈɔːdənɹi/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/ more ordinary most ordinary adj
vanlig ordinär
Being part of the natural order of things; normal, customary, routine.

ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ /ˈɔːdənɹi/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/ ordinaries n
häroldsbild
(heraldry) One of the standard geometric designs placed across the center of a coat of arms, such as a pale or fess. [from 16th c.]

ordinary differential equation ordinary differential equations n
ordinär differentialekvation
(calculus) An equation involving the derivatives of a function of only one independent variable.

ordination ordinations n
ordination
The act of ordaining or the state of being ordained.

ordoliberalism /-bəɹəl/ /-bɹəl/ /-də-/ /ˌɔɹdoʊˈlɪbəɹəlɪzəm/ /ˌɔːdəʊˈlɪbɹəlɪz(ə)m/ n
ordoliberalism
(economics, politics) A political philosophy that emphasizes the desirability of the government establishing rules to maximize the potential of the free market to produce results.

ore /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ ores n
malm
Rock or other material that contains valuable or utilitarian materials; primarily a rock containing metals or gems for which it is typically mined and processed.

oregano /ɒɹɪˈɡɑːnəʊ/ /əˈɹɛɡənoʊ/ /əˈɹɛɡənəʊ/ oreganos n
oregano kungsmynta vildmejram
The leaves of these plants used in flavouring food.

organ /ˈɔɹɡən/ /ˈɔːɡən/ organs n
organ
The larger part of an organism, composed of tissues that perform similar functions.
(by extension) A body of an organization dedicated to the performing of certain functions.
An official magazine, newsletter, or similar publication of an organization.
orgel organ
(musical instruments) A musical instrument that has multiple pipes which play when a key is pressed (the pipe organ), or an electronic instrument designed to replicate such.

organ console organ consoles n
orgelkonsol

organ donor organ donors n
organdonator donator
A person (living or dead) from whom an organ is removed in order to be transplanted into another person.

organ gun /ˌɔɹɡ(ə)n ˈɡʌn/ /ˌɔːɡ(ə)n ˈɡʌn/ organ guns n
orgelbössa salvbössa
(firearm, historical) A large, portable firearm normally supported by wheels, in which bullets may be fired from a row of several tubes in succession; it was chiefly used from the 14th to the 17th century.

organ loft organ lofts n
orgelläktare
The gallery or raised platform within a church or hall from which an organ is played, though not necessarily housing the organ itself.

organelle /ˌɔɹ.ɡənˈɛl/ organelles n
organell
(cytology) A specialized structure found inside cells that carries out a specific life process (e.g. ribosomes, vacuoles).

organic /ɔɹˈɡænɪk/ /ɔːˈɡænɪk/ more organic most organic adj
organisk
(physiology, medicine) Pertaining to an organ of the body of a living organism.
(chemistry) Relating to the compounds of carbon, relating to natural products.
ekologisk
(agriculture) Of food or food products, grown in an environment free from artificial agrichemicals, and possibly certified by a regulatory body. [from 1942]

organic chemistry n
organisk kemi
(chemistry) The chemistry of organic compounds (that is, chemical compounds with carbon atoms in a covalent bond).

organic compound organic compounds n
organisk förening
(organic chemistry) Any compound containing carbon atoms covalently bound to other atoms.

organic growth n
organisk tillväxt
(business) The business expansion through increasing output and sales as opposed to mergers, acquisitions and takeovers.

organism /ˈɔɹ.ɡəˌnɪz.əm/ /ˈɔː.ɡəˌnɪz.əm/ organisms n
organism
Something with many separate interdependent parts, seen as being like a living thing; an organic system. [from 18th c.]

organist organists n
organist
A musician who plays the organ.

organization /ˌɔɹɡnɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹˈɡænɪzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ organizations n
organisation
(uncountable) The quality of being organized.
(countable) A group of people or other legal entities with an explicit purpose and written rules.
(countable) A group of people consciously cooperating.
organisering
(uncountable) The way in which something is organized, such as a book or an article.

organizational /ˌɔː(ɹ)ɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/ /ˌɔː(ɹ)ɡənɪˈzeɪʃənəl/ adj
organisatorisk
Of, relating to, or produced by an organization.

organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ /ˈɔːɡənaɪz/ v
organisera
(transitive) To arrange in working order.

organized crime n
organiserad brottslighet organiserad kriminalitet
A large criminal organization, or a group of such organizations, that deals in illegal goods and services.

organizer /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzɚ/ organizers n
organisatör arrangör
A person who arranges the details of a public event.

organizing organizings n
organisering

organoleptic /ɔː(ɹ)ˌɡænəʊˈlɛptɪk/ adj
organoleptisk

orgasm /ˈoɹ.ɡæ.zəm/ /ˈɔːɡaz(ə)m/ orgasms n
orgasm
A rush of sexual excitement; now specifically, the climax or peak of sexual pleasure, which occurs during sexual activity and which in males may include ejaculation and in females vaginal contractions. [from 18th c.]

orgasm /ˈoɹ.ɡæ.zəm/ /ˈɔːɡaz(ə)m/ v
komma orgasmera
To have an orgasm.

orgasmic more orgasmic most orgasmic adj
orgasmisk orgastisk
(uncomparable) Of or relating to orgasms.

orgiastic /ˌɔː(ɹ)d͡ʒiˈæstɪk/ more orgiastic most orgiastic adj
orgiastisk
Relating to an orgy; uncontrolled, wild. [from the late 16th c.]

orgulous /ˈɔɹɡjələs/ /ˈɔːɡjʊləs/ more orgulous most orgulous adj
högfärdig högmodig
Proud; haughty; disdainful.
hotande farlig
Threatening; dangerous.

orgy /ˈɔɹd͡ʒi/ /ˈɔː.d͡ʒi/ orgies n
orgie
A gathering of people to engage in group sex.
Excessive indulgence in a specified activity.

oriental dance oriental dances n
orientalisk dans
.

oriental pratincole oriental pratincoles n
orientvadarsvala
A wader, Glareola maldivarum.

oriental turtle dove oriental turtle doves n
större turturduva
A species of pigeon, Streptopelia orientalis.

orientalist /ˌɔɹiˈɛntəlɪst/ orientalists n
orientalist
A scholar who studies the Orient; a person interested in the Orient.

orientation /ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/ orientations n
orientering

orienteer orienteers n
orienterare
(sports) Someone who takes part in the sport of orienteering.

orienteer v
orientera
(sports) to race across unfamiliar countryside using a map and compass

orienteering n
orientering
(sport) The act of racing across unfamiliar place using a map and compass.

orifice /ˈɒɹɪfɪs/ /ˈɔɹəfɪs/ orifices n
mynning öppning
A mouth or aperture, such as of a tube, pipe, etc.; an opening.

origami /ˌɒɹɪˈɡɑːmɪ/ /ˌɔɹəˈɡɑmi/ [ˌɔɹɪ̈ˈɡɑmi] origamis n
origami
(uncountable) The Japanese art of paper folding.

origin /ˈɑɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɒɹ.ə.d͡ʒən/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɔɹ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ origins n
ursprung upprinnelse
The beginning of something.
ursprung källa
The source of a river, information, goods, etc.
origo ursprung
(mathematics) The point at which the axes of a coordinate system intersect.
ursprung härkomst
(in the plural) Ancestry.

original /ɒˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒənəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ more original most original adj
original- ursprunglig
(not comparable) First in a series of copies or versions.
ursprunglig
(not comparable) Newly created.
(not comparable) Having a specified place or time as its origin.
originell
(comparable) Fresh, different.

original /ɒˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒənəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ originals n
original förlaga
An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived.
excentriker original särling
A person with a unique and interesting personality or creative talent.

original sin original sins n
arvsynd
(Christianity) The state of sinfulness, present in each human from birth, which is a result of Adam's disobedience.

originally /əˈɹɪd͡ʒnəli/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒənəli/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəli/ more originally most originally adv
ursprungligen originellt
(not comparable) As it was in the beginning.
originellt
In an original manner.

originator /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪtə/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪtɚ/ originators n
upphovsmakare upphovsman
Someone who originates, creates or founds something.

oriole /ˈɔɹ.iˌoʊl/ /ˈɔː.ɹiːˌəʊl/ orioles n
sommargylling
Any of various colourful passerine birds, the New World orioles from the family Icteridae and the Old World orioles from the family Oriolidae.

orlop orlops n
trossdäck
(nautical) The platform over the hold of a ship that makes up the fourth or lowest deck, hence in full called orlop deck, especially of a warship.

ornitho- prefix
ornito-
of or pertaining to birds

ornithological adj
ornitologisk
of or pertaining to ornithology

ornithologist ornithologists n
ornitolog
A person who studies or practices ornithology.

ornithology ornithologies n
ornitologi
The branch of zoology that deals with the scientific study of birds.

ornithosis ornithoses n
ornithos
(medicine) A zoonotic infectious disease (of birds) caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia psittaci, it can be transmitted to humans and other animals. When carried by any species of bird belonging to the Psittacidae family (parrots), it is called psittacosis or parrot fever.

orphan /ˈɔɹfən/ /ˈɔːfən/ /ˈɔːɹfənt/ orphans n
föräldralöst barn
A person, especially a minor, both or (rarely) one of whose parents have died.

orphan drug orphan drugs n
särläkemedel

orphanage /ˈɔː(ɹ)fənɪd͡ʒ/ orphanages n
barnhem
A residential institution for the care and protection of orphans.

orphrey /ˈɔɹfɹi/ /ˈɔːfɹi/ orphreys n
auriphrygium
(Christianity) An embroidered ornamental band or border on an ecclesiastical vestment, altar frontal, etc. [from 15th c.]

orrery /ˈɑɹ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈɒɹ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈɔɹ.ə.ɹi/ orreries n
planetarium
A clockwork model of any given solar system.

orthoclase orthoclases n
ortoklas
(mineral) Potassium aluminum silicate, KAlSi3O8, a common feldspar of igneous, plutonic, and metamorphic rocks. Orthoclase is the main feldspar of pegmatite occurrences, where it is most commonly flesh-colored. Orthoclase is used in the ceramic and glass industries and as a decorative gravel.

orthodontics n
ortodonti tandreglering
(medicine) A specialty of dentistry concerned with correcting misalignment of teeth.

orthodontist /ˌɔː(ɹ)θəˈdɒntɪst/ orthodontists n
ortodontist
An orthodontic dentist

orthodox /ˈɔɹθədɑks/ /ˈɔːθədɒks/ more orthodox most orthodox adj
ortodox renlärig
Conforming to the accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology. [from 15th c.]

orthodoxy /ˈɔɹθədɑksi/ /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ orthodoxies n
ortodoxi renlärighet
Correctness in doctrine and belief.

orthoepy /ɔɹˈθoʊ.ə.pi/ /ɔː.ˈθəʊ.ɨ.pi/ /ˈɔɹ.θoʊˌɛ.pi/ /ˈɔː.θəʊ.ɨ.pi/ /ˈɔː.θəʊˌiː.pi/ /ˈɔː.θəʊˌɛ.pi/ orthoepies n
ortoepi
the study of pronunciation. [1640]

orthogon orthogons n
rätvinklig triangel
(geometry) A right-angle triangle.

orthogonal /ɔɹˈθɑɡ.ə.nəl/ /ɔːˈθɒɡ.ə.nəl/ adj
ortogonal rätvinklig vinkelrät
(geometry) Of two objects, at right angles; perpendicular to each other.
Of a pair of elements in an ortholattice: each less than or equal to the orthocomplement of the other.
ortogonal
(mathematics)
(statistics) Statistically independent, with reference to variates.

orthogonality n
ortogonalitet
(mathematics, statistics, software engineering) The property of being orthogonal.

orthogonalization orthogonalizations n
ortogonalisering
(mathematics) The process of converting a set of functions or vectors into orthogonal ones.

orthographic /ˌɔːɹθəˈɡɹæfɪk/ /ˌɔːθəˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
ortografisk
Of a projection used in maps, architecture etc., in which the rays are parallel.
Of, or relating to, orthography.

orthography /ɔɹˈθɑɡɹəfi/ /ɔːˈθɒɡɹəfi/ orthographies n
ortografi
(uncountable) The aspect of language study concerned with letters and their sequences in words; the study of spelling.
ortografi rättstavning
(uncountable) Correct spelling according to established usage; also (obsolete) pronunciation according to the spelling of a word.

orthohelium n
ortohelium
(physics) form of the helium atom in which the spins of the two electrons form a triplet state (a state with definite total spin).

orthonormal adj
ortonormal ortonormerad
(mathematics) Of a set of vectors, both orthogonal and normalized.
(mathematics) Of a linear transformation that preserves both angles and lengths.

orthonormalize v
ortonormalisera
(mathematics) To make a set of vectors both orthogonal and normalized.

orthopedic more orthopedic most orthopedic adj
ortopedisk
Of, or relating to orthopedics.

orthopedics /ˌɔɹθəˈpidɪks/ /ˌɔːθəˈpiːdɪks/ n
ortopedi
(medicine) The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of disorders of the bones and associated muscles and joints

orthopedist orthopedists n
ortoped
(medicine) A surgeon who specializes in orthopedics.

orthorexia n
ortorexi
(psychology) A fixation with healthy or righteous eating

orthorhombic /ɔː(ɹ)θəˈɹɒmbɪk/ adj
ortorombisk
(crystallography) Having three unequal axes at right angles.

ortolan bunting ortolan buntings n
ortolansparv
Emberiza hortulana, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

orzo /ˈɔɹtsoʊ/ /ˈɔɹzoʊ/ /ˈɔːtsəʊ/ /ˈɔːzəʊ/ n
risoni
A form of pasta the size and shape of grains of rice or barley; often used in soups.

oscillate /ˈɑsɪleɪt/ v
pendla
(intransitive) To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.

oscillation /ˌɑː.sə.ˈleɪ.ʃən/ oscillations n
oscillation svängning
the act of oscillating or the state of being oscillated

oscilloscope /əˈsɪl.ɪ.skəʊp/ /ˈɒˌsɪl.ɪ.skəʊp/ oscilloscopes n
oscilloskop
An electronic measuring instrument that creates a visible two-dimensional graph, on a screen, of one or more continuously varying voltages or currents.

osculation /ˌɑs.kjuˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɑs.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɒs.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɒs.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ osculations n
oskulation
(mathematics) A contact between curves or surfaces, at which point they have a common tangent.

osier /ˈoʊʒəɹ/ /ˈəʊzɪə/ /ˈəʊʒə/ osiers n
korgvide
One of the long, pliable twigs of this plant, or of other similar plants.

osmium /ˈɑz.mi.əm/ /ˈɒz.mi.əm/ osmiums n
osmium
A chemical element (symbol Os) with atomic number 76: a hard, brittle, heavy, bluish-white transition metal found as a trace element in alloys, mostly in platinum ores.

osmolarity /ˌɑs.moʊˈlær.ət.i/ /ˌɑs.moʊˈlɛr.ət.i/ /ˌɑz.moʊˈlær.ət.i/ /ˌɑz.moʊˈlɛr.ət.i/ /ˌɒz.mə(ʊ)ˈlar.ɪt.i/ osmolarities n
osmolaritet
(chemistry) The osmotic concentration of a solution, normally expressed as osmoles of solute per litre of solution.

osmosis /ɑsˈmoʊsɪs/ /ɑzˈmoʊsɪs/ /ɒsˈməʊsɪs/ /ɒzˈməʊsɪs/ osmoses n
osmos
(chemistry) The net movement of solvent molecules, usually water, from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration through a partially permeable membrane.

osmotic /ɑsˈmɑtɪk/ /ɑzˈmɑtɪk/ /ɒsˈmɒtɪk/ /ɒzˈmɒtɪk/ adj
osmotisk
Relating to, or powered by, osmosis.

osprey /ˈɑspɹi/ /ˈɒspɹeɪ/ ospreys n
fiskgjuse
A bird of prey (Pandion haliaetus) that feeds on fish and has white underparts and long, narrow wings each ending in four finger-like extensions.

ossification ossifications n
benbildning förbening ossifikation
The normal process by which bone is formed.

ossuary /ˈɒsjʊəɹi/ ossuaries n
benhus ossuarium benurna
A container, receptacle, or building, such as an urn or vault, for holding the bones of the dead.

ostensible /ɑˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ /ɒˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ more ostensible most ostensible adj
skenbar påstådd
Apparent, evident; meant for open display.

ostensibly /ɑːˈstɛn.sə.bli/ /ɒˈstɛn.sə.bli/ /ɒˈstɛn.sɪ.bli/ adv
till synes skenbart
(modal) Seemingly, apparently, on the surface.

ostentatious /ˌɒs.tənˈteɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌɒs.tɛnˈteɪ.ʃəs/ more ostentatious most ostentatious adj
pompös skrytsam
Of ostentation.
kitschig pompös prålig
Of tawdry display; kitsch.

osteoarthritis osteoarthritides osteoarthritises n
artros
(pathology) A form of arthritis, affecting mainly older people, caused by chronic degeneration of the cartilage and synovial membrane of the joints, leading to pain and stiffness.

osteoblast osteoblasts n
osteoblast
(biology, cytology) A mononucleate cell from which bone develops.

osteoclast osteoclasts n
osteoklast
(physiology, cytology) A large multinuclear cell associated with the resorption of bone.

osteology osteologies n
osteologi
(anatomy) The scientific study of the morphology and pathology of bones.

osteopenia osteopenias n
osteopeni
The medical condition of having low bone density, but not low enough to be considered osteoporosis.

osteoporosis /ˌɒstiəʊpəˈɹəʊsɪs/ osteoporoses n
benskörhet osteoporos urkalkning
(pathology) A disease, occurring especially in women following menopause, in which the bones become extremely porous and are subject to fracture.

ostomy ostomies n
stomioperation
(surgery) A surgical procedure to provide an exit point for the waste of an organism.
stomi
(medicine) An exit point created by such surgical procedure.

ostracism /ˈɒstɹəsɪz(ə)m/ ostracisms n
ostracism
(historical) In ancient Athens (and some other cities), the temporary banishment by popular vote of a citizen considered dangerous to the state. [from 16th c.]
uteslutning utfrysning
Temporary exclusion from a community or society.

ostracize /ˈɑstɹəˌsaɪz/ /ˈɒstɹəsaɪz/ v
frysa ut sky
(by extension) To exclude a person from a community or from society by not communicating with them or by refusing to acknowledge their presence; to refuse to associate with or talk to; to shun. [from mid 17th c.]

ostrich /ˈɑs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɑs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɔs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ ostriches n
struts
(ornithology) A large flightless bird of the genus Struthio.

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə/ /ˈʌðɚ/ [ˈäðə] [ˈɐðə] adj
annan
See other (determiner) below.
(obsolete) Left, as opposed to right.

othering /ˈʌðəɹɪŋ/ /ˈʌðɹɪŋ/ otherings n
andrafiering
(philosophy, politics) : the process of perceiving or portraying someone or something as essentially alien or different.

others /ˈʌðəz/ /ˈʌðɚz/ n
andra
Other people.

otherwise /ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/ /ˈʌð.ɚˌwaɪz/ adv
annorlunda
(manner) Differently, in another way.
annars i annat fall
(conjunctive) In different circumstances; or else.
annars i övrigt
(conjunctive) In all other respects.

otherworldly /ˌʌðɚˈwɝld.li/ more otherworldly most otherworldly adj
utomvärldslig
Of, concerned with, or preoccupied with a different world than that of the tangible here and now, such as a heavenly, spiritual, or imaginary world.

otitis /oʊˈtaɪ.tɪs/ otitides otitises n
otitit öroninflammation
(pathology) Inflammation of the ear.

otolaryngology /ˌoʊtoʊˌlɛɹɪŋˈɡɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɑtoʊ-/ /ˌəʊtə(ʊ)ˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɒləd͡ʒi/ n
otorhinolaryngologi otorinolaryngologi otolaryngologi ÖNH öron-, näs- och halssjukdomar
(medicine) The study of diseases of the ear, nose and throat.

otolith otoliths n
otolit öronsten
(zoology) A small particle, comprised mainly of calcium carbonate, found in the inner ear of vertebrates, being part of the balance sense.

otology /oʊˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ otologies n
otologi
(medicine) The branch of medicine that deals with the ear, its structure, function and pathology.

otorhinolaryngologist /-raɪnə-/ /ˌɑtoʊˌraɪnoʊˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɑləd͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɒtə-/ /ˌɒtəʊˌraɪnəʊˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɒləd͡ʒɪst/ otorhinolaryngologists n
otorhinolaryngolog öron-näsa-hals-läkare
(medicine) A doctor specializing in otorhinolaryngology, the study of the ear, nose, and throat.

ottava rima /oʊˌtɑvə ˈɹimə/ /ɒˌtɑːvə ˈɹiːmə/ ottave rime n
stans
(poetry) An arrangement of stanzas of eight lines in heroic verse, with three rhymes, the first six lines rhyming alternately and the last two forming a couplet (ab ab ab cc).

otter /ˈɑtɚ/ /ˈɒt.ə/ [(ʔ)ɑɾɚ] otters n
utter
An aquatic or marine carnivorous mammal in the subfamily Lutrinae of the family Mustelidae, which also includes weasels, polecats, badgers, and others.

ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ ottomans n
ottoman
(furniture) A low stool or thick cushion used to rest the feet or as a seat.

oubliette /uːbliˈɛt/ oubliettes n
oubliette
A dungeon only accessible by a trapdoor at the top. [from 18th c.]

ouch /ˈaʊt͡ʃ/ interjection
aj
An expression of one's own physical pain.
A reply to an insult seen as savage (frequently one that is tongue-in-cheek or joking).
aj aj aj aj aj då
An expression in sympathy at another's pain.

ought /ɑt/ /ɔt/ /ɔːt/ v
borde
(auxiliary) Indicating duty or obligation.
(auxiliary) Indicating advisability or prudence.
(auxiliary) Indicating desirability.
(auxiliary) Indicating likelihood or probability.

ounce /aʊns/ ounces n
uns
An avoirdupois ounce, weighing 1⁄16 of an avoirdupois pound, or 28.3495 grams.

our /æʊ(ə)/ /ɐː/ /ɑɹ/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ [ɑɹ] [ɑ˞] determiner
vår
Belonging to us.

ouroboros /uːˈrɒbəˌrɒs/ /ˌuːrəˈbɒrəs/ ouroboroi ouroboroses n
ouroboros
(mythological creature) A serpent, dragon or worm that eats its own tail, a representation of the continuous cycle of life and death.

ours /ɑɹz/ /ɑːz/ /ˈaʊəz/ /ˈaʊɚz/ pronoun
vår våra vårt
That which belongs to us; the possessive case of we, used without a following noun.

ourselves /aʊəˈsɛlvz/ /aʊɚˈsɛlvz/ /ɑɹˈsɛlvz/ /ɑːˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
oss själva
(reflexive pronoun) Us; the group including the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition when that group also is the subject.
själva vi
(emphatic) We; intensifies the subject as the group including the speaker, especially to indicate that no one else satisfies the predicate.

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ adv
uppe
ur utur
Away from the inside, centre or other point of reference.
ute
Away from home or one's usual place.
borta undan ur vägen
Away from; at a distance.
ut av ur
Into a state of non-operation or non-existence.
ut
To the end; completely.
Used to intensify or emphasize.

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ interjection
ut klart slut
(procedure word, especially, military) A radio procedure word meaning that the station is finished with its transmission and does not expect a response.

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ outs n
utväg
A means of exit, escape, reprieve, etc.

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ preposition
ute
ut
From the inside to the outside of; out of. [from 14th c.]

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ v
outa
(intransitive) To come or go out; to get out or away; to become public, revealed, or apparent.
avslöja
(transitive) To reveal (a person or organization) as having a certain secret, such as a being a secret agent or undercover detective.

out loud adv
högt
(idiomatic) Using the voice; not silently; aloud.

out of /ˈaʊt əv/ /ˈaʊtə/ adv
utanför ut ur ute ur
(often, informal) expression of how distant a person or an object is.

out of breath
andfådd med andan i halsen
Breathing with difficulty, in particular due to physical activity.

out of business adj
i konkurs ur funktion
No longer in business or service; defunct.

out of hand more out of hand most out of hand adj
urartad urspårad
Not under control.

out of one's depth adj
ute på djupt vatten
(figuratively, idiomatic) In a situation which one is poorly prepared or unprepared to handle.

out of place /ˌaʊtə-/ /ˌaʊt‿əv ˈpleɪs/
på tok
Not in the proper arrangement or situation.

out of print
slutsåld
(publishing) Not available from the publisher (of a printed work, especially a book, or a music release).

out of reach
utom räckhåll
Outside the distance to which someone can stretch out their hand.

out of service
ur funktion
Not available for use.

out of sight, out of mind proverb
ur syn, ur sinn syns det inte finns det inte
When something is not nearby, it is forgotten about.

out of step
otakt
Not matching the movement of one's feet with that of others, or with an accompanying beat, while marching or walking.
fas otakt
(figurative) Not matching or in agreement (with someone or something).

out of the blue /aʊt ɒv ðə bluː/
som en blixt från klar himmel
(idiomatic) unexpectedly; without warning or preparation.

out of the frying pan, into the fire
ur askan i elden
(idiomatic) Move or get from an already bad situation to a worse one; end up in a worse situation when trying to escape from a bad or difficult one.

out of the ordinary
utöver det vanliga
(idiomatic) Unusual or exceptional, especially for the better (often used in the negative).

out of the question more out of the question most out of the question adj
inte komma på fråga
(idiomatic) Not remotely possible.

out of time phraseologicalUnit
otakt
(music) Not keeping time.

out of touch more out of touch most out of touch adj
glida ifrån varandra glida isär tappa kontakten
(idiomatic) No longer maintaining contact or communications.
aningslös dåligt påläst inte ha en aning inte ha en susning ouppdaterad
(idiomatic) No longer conversant with something, especially facts, reality, or the world; not aware or realistic.

out of tune
falskt med fel tonhöjd
Not in the correct musical pitch.

out-and-out adj
fullkomlig fullständig ren
Complete, utter.

out-of-time more out-of-time most out-of-time adj
otakt
Not keeping to the appropriate musical rhythm or tempo.

outboard outboards n
utombordare

outboard motor outboard motors n
aktersnurra utombordsmotor utombordare
A detachable and pivotable propulsion unit fitted over the transom of a boat, comprising an engine that drives a propeller.

outbox /aʊtˈbɑks/ /aʊtˈbɒks/ /ˈaʊtbɑks/ /ˈaʊtbɒks/ outboxes n
utkorg
A box holding papers to be transmitted to others, eg, by mail.
(computing) An electronic folder serving the same purpose, for electronic mail.

outbuilding /ˈaʊtˌbɪl.dɪŋ/ outbuildings n
uthus
A building, such as a barn, shed, or garage, that is separate from, but associated with some main building

outcast /aʊtˈkæst/ /aʊtˈkɑːst/ /ˈaʊtkæst/ /ˈaʊtkɑːst/ outcasts n
paria utstött
One that has been excluded from a society or system, a pariah, a leper. [from 14th c.]

outcome /ˈaʊtkʌm/ outcomes n
utfall
(chiefly, sport) The scoreline; the result.

outdated /aʊtˈdeɪtɪd/ more outdated most outdated adj
föråldrad utdaterad
Out of date, old-fashioned, antiquated.

outdegree /ˈaʊtdəˌɡɹiː/ outdegrees n
utgrad
(graph theory) The number of edges directed out of a vertex in a directed graph.

outdo /aʊtˈdu/ v
överträffa
(transitive) To excel; go beyond in performance; surpass.

outdoor /ˌaʊtˈdɔː/ adj
utomhus ute
Situated in, designed to be used in, or carried on in the open air. [from 18th c.]

outdoors /aʊtˈdɔː(ɹ)z/ adv
utomhus
Not inside a house or under covered structure; unprotected; in the open air.

outer /ˈaʊtə/ /ˈaʊtɚ/ [ˈaʊɾɚ] outermore outermost adj
yttre
Outside; external.
Farther from the centre of the inside.

outer /ˈaʊtə/ /ˈaʊtɚ/ [ˈaʊɾɚ] outers n
utsida
An outer part.

outer ear outer ears n
ytteröra
(anatomy) The outer portion of the ear which includes the auricle and the ear canal and leads to the eardrum.

outer garment outer garments n
ytterplagg
An item of clothing normally worn outdoors as the outermost layer of clothing.

outer space /ˌaʊtə ˈspeɪs/ /ˌaʊtɚ ˈspeɪs/ [ˌaʊ̯tə ˈspɛɪ̯s] [ˌaʊ̯ɾɚ ˈspeɪ̯s] n
yttre rymden
Region outside explored space.

outermost /ˈaʊtɚmoʊst/ adj
yttersta
farthest outside

outerwear outerwears n
innerkläder
Clothing (such as a dress) worn over one's underwear.
ytterkläder ytterplagg
Clothing (such as a raincoat) worn over one's clothes when outdoors.

outfield outfields n
utmark
(Scotland, agriculture) Any open field at a distance from the farmsteading.

outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/ outfits n
utstyrsel kläder utrustning
A set of clothing (with accessories).
arbetslag
Any cohesive group of people; a unit; such as a military company.
firma företag
(informal) A business or firm.

outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/ v
utrusta klä
(transitive) To provide with, usually for a specific purpose.

outgoing /aʊtˈɡəʊɪŋ/ /ˈaʊtˌɡəʊɪŋ/ more outgoing most outgoing adj
utåtriktad
avgående
(not comparable) Being replaced in office (while still in office but after election has determined that he/she will be replaced).

outhouse outhouses n
dass
utedass avträde
(North America) An outbuilding, typically permanent, containing a toilet or seat over a cesspit.

outing /ˈaʊtɪŋ/ outings n
outande
The practice of publicly revealing that a person is homosexual or transgender without that person's consent.

outlaw /ˈaʊt.lɑ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔː/ /ˈæɔt.loː/ outlaws n
fredlös
A fugitive from the law.
(history) A criminal who is excluded from normal legal rights; one who can be killed at will without legal penalty.

outlaw /ˈaʊt.lɑ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔː/ /ˈæɔt.loː/ v
kriminalisera
To declare illegal.
bannlysa
To place a ban upon.

outlier /ˈaʊtˌlaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌʊtˌlaɪɚ/ outliers n
utliggare
(statistics) A value in a statistical sample which does not fit a pattern that describes most other data points; specifically, a value that lies 1.5 IQR beyond the upper or lower quartile.

outline /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ outlines n
kontur kantlinje
A line marking the boundary of an object figure.

outlive /aʊtˈlɪv/ v
överleva
(transitive) To live longer than; continue to live after the death of; overlive; survive.

outlook /ˈaʊtˌlʊk/ /ˌaʊtˈlʊk/ outlooks n
utsiktspunkt
A place from which something can be viewed.
utsikt
The view from such a place.
åsikt
An attitude or point of view.
framtidsutsikt prospekt
Expectation for the future.

outmanoeuvre v
utmanövrera
(British spelling, transitive) To perform manoeuvres or movements more successfully or better than; to surpass or get the advantage of in manoeuvring; to outgeneral.

outmost adj
ytterst
Farthest outside; as far from the center or inside as possible.

output /ˈaʊtpʊt/ outputs n
produktion tillverkning
(economics) Production; quantity produced, created, or completed.
utdata
(computing) Data sent out of the computer, as to output device such as a monitor or printer, or data sent from one program on the computer to another.

output /ˈaʊtpʊt/ v
tillverka
(economics) To produce, create, or complete.

outright /aʊtˈɹaɪt/ /ˈaʊtɹaɪt/ adv
fullständigt helt och hållet
Wholly, completely and entirely.

outshine /aʊtˈʃaɪn/ v
överglänsa
To exceed something or someone else, especially in an obvious or flamboyant manner

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ more outside most outside adv
ut
To or in the outdoors or outside; to or in an area that is beyond the scope, limits, or borders of a given place.
ute utomhus
Outdoors.

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ outsides n
utsida yttre
The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ preposition
utanför
On the outside of, not inside (something, such as a building).

outside the box
utanför boxen utanför ramarna utanför sin box
(idiomatic) Beyond the bounds of convention.

outsider /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdəɹ/ outsiders n
utomstående särling
One who is not part of a community or organization.

outskirt /ˈaʊtskɜːt/ /ˈaʊtskɝt/ outskirts n
utkant
A more remote part of a town or city; the periphery, environs; a suburb.

outskirts /ˈaʊtskɜːts/ /ˈaʊtskɝts/ n
utkant utkanter
The area surrounding a city or town; suburb.

outsmart /aʊtˈsmɑː(ɹ)t/ v
överlista
(transitive) To beat in a competition of wits.

outsource /ˈaʊtˌsoɹs/ v
outsource
(chiefly, US, business, management) To transfer the management and/or day-to-day execution of a business function to a third-party service provider.

outstanding more outstanding most outstanding adj
enastående
Exceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority.
utstående
Projecting outwards.
oavklarad
Unresolved; not settled or finished.

outstretched /aʊtˈstɹɛt͡ʃt/ more outstretched most outstretched adj
utsträckt
extended or stretched out

outward /ˈaʊt.wəd/ /ˈaʊt.wɚd/ more outward most outward adj
yttre
outer; located towards the outside

outward /ˈaʊt.wəd/ /ˈaʊt.wɚd/ more outward most outward adv
yttre
Towards the outside; away from the centre. [from 10th c.]

outwardly /ˈaʊtwədli/ /ˈaʊtwɚdli/ adv
utvärtes
Externally or on the outside, or on the surface.

outweigh /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/ v
överväga

outwit /aʊtˈwɪt/ v
överlista
(transitive) To get the better of; to outsmart, to beat in a competition of wits.

ouzo /ˈuːzəʊ/ ouzos n
ouzo
(countable) A serving of this drink.

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ more oval most oval adj
oval
Having the shape of an oval.

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ ovals n
oval
An elongated round shape resembling an egg or ellipse.

ovarian follicle ovarian follicles n
äggblåsa
(anatomy) A spherical cellular aggregation found in the ovaries, each of them containing a single oocyte, or an immature ovum.

ovary /ˈoʊvəɹi/ /ˈəʊvəɹi/ ovaries n
äggstock fruktämne
(anatomy) A female reproductive organ, often paired, that produces ova and in mammals secretes the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

ovation /oʊˈveɪ.ʃən/ /əʉˈvæɪ.ʃn̩/ [oʊˈveɪ.ʃn̩] [ə(ʊ)ˈveɪ.ʃn̩] ovations n
ovation
(by extension) Prolonged enthusiastic applause.

oven /ˈʌ.vn̩/ /ˈʌv.ən/ ovens n
ugn
A chamber used for baking or heating.

oven dish oven dishes n
ugnsform
a large metal or ceramic pan, often with a lid, used for roasting or casseroling in an oven

oven glove oven gloves n
grillvante grytvante ugnshandske
A heatproof glove designed to carry hot things to or from an oven.

ovenbird ovenbirds n
rödkronad piplärksångare
An American warbler, Seiurus aurocapilla, that builds such a nest of vegetation.

ovenproof adj
ugnssäker
(of a dish) Suitable for use in an oven, without being damaged by the heat.

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adj
förbi över slut
Discontinued; ended or concluded.

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adv
för över-
(often in compounds) To an excessive degree; overly.
omkull över
From an upright position to a horizontal one.
kom över
From one side of something to another, passing above it.
över
From one position or state to another.
Overnight (throughout the night).
igen åter
(US, usually, with do) Again; another time; once more; over again.

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ interjection
över kom slut kom
(procedure word, military) A radio procedure word meaning that the station is finished with its transmission and is expecting a response.

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ preposition
över
On top of; above; higher than; further up.
Across or spanning.
From one physical position to another via an obstacle that must be traversed vertically, first upwards and then downwards.
In such a way as to cover.
Beyond; past; exceeding; too much or too far.
More than; to a greater degree.
While using, especially while consuming.
över genom
(mathematics) Divided by.
om
Concerning or regarding.

over and above adv
högre mer än tidigare

over and out interjection
slut kom
(procedure word, idiomatic) Used in films and TV to signal the end of a conversation, especially one conducted by CB radio or the like.

over my dead body
över min döda kropp
(idiomatic, usually, hyperbole) Under no circumstances; absolutely not.

over one's head adj
ta sig vatten över huvudet
(idiomatic) More than one can handle; too much (especially in over one's head).

over the top more over the top most over the top adj
överdriven överdådig
(idiomatic) Bold; beyond normal, expected, or reasonable limits; outrageous.

over there adv
där borta
In that place; there (at some distance).

over time
med tiden
Occuring gradually, as the time passes.

over- /ˈoʊ̯.vɚ/ /ˈoː.bʱə(ɾ)/ /ˈɐʉ̯.və/ /ˈəʊ̯.və/ /ˈəʊ̯.vəɹ/ [ˈo̝.vər] [ˈɐʉ̯vɐ] [ˈəʊ̯və] [ˈʌ̝ʊvɚ] prefix
över
Above, or higher.
Superior.
Excessive; excessively.

over-the-counter adj
receptfri
(pharmacology, of medicine and other treatments) Legal for sale or distribution without the requirement of a prescription.

overabundance overabundances n
överflöd

overall /ˈoʊvɚɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚɔl/ /ˈəʊvəɹɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɔl/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɔːl/ more overall most overall adj
övergripande
All-encompassing, all around.

overall /ˈoʊvɚɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚɔl/ /ˈəʊvəɹɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɔl/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɔːl/ overalls n
overall
(British) A garment worn over other clothing to protect it; a coverall or boiler suit. A garment, for manual labor or for casual wear, often made of a single piece of fabric, with long legs and a bib upper, supported from the shoulders with straps, and having several large pockets and loops for carrying tools.

overalls /ˈoʊvəɹɔːlz/ /ˈɐʉv(ə)ɹəlz/ n
snickarbyxor
(US, Canada, Australia) Loose-fitting pants with supporting cross-straps and a panel of material in the chest (called a bib), often associated with farm work.

overanalyze v
överanalysera
To analyze too much or in too much detail.

overarching /ˌoʊvəɹˈɑɹkɪŋ/ /ˌoʊvəɹˈɑɹt͡ʃɪŋ/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɑːtʃɪŋ/ more overarching most overarching adj
övergripande
(by extension) all-embracing or overwhelming

overbearing more overbearing most overbearing adj
högdragen
Overly bossy, domineering, or arrogant.

overbite /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈbaɪt/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)baɪt/ overbites n
överbett
(dentistry) A malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend over the lower ones.

overboard /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ adv
över bord överbord
Over the edge; especially, off or outside of a boat.

overcast /ˈoʊvɚ.kæst/ /ˈəʊvəˌkɑːst/ /ˌoʊvɚˈkæst/ /ˌəʊvəˈkɑːst/ more overcast most overcast adj
mulen mulet
Covered with clouds; overshadowed; darkened; (meteorology) more than 90% covered by clouds.
mulen
(figuratively) In a state of depression; gloomy; melancholy.

overcharge overcharges n
överbelastning
An excessive load or burden.
övertrassering
An excessive charge in an account.

overcharge v
övertrassera
(ambitransitive) To charge (somebody) more money than the correct amount or to surpass a certain limit while charging a bill.

overcoat /ˈoʊvɚkoʊt/ /ˈəʊvəkəʊt/ overcoats n
överrock kappa ytterrock
A heavy garment worn over other clothes, for protection from cold or weather.

overcome /ˌoʊvɚˈkʌm/ /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/ v
övervinna överkomma
(transitive) To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.

overconfident /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ more overconfident most overconfident adj
övermodig
Too confident.
tvärsäker
Presumptuous, cocksure, rude and disrespectful.

overcooked more overcooked most overcooked adj
urkokt
Made unpalatable or inedible by cooking for too long.

overcrowding overcrowdings n
trångboddhet överbeläggning
The situation where a space holds more occupants than it can comfortably accommodate.

overdetermined more overdetermined most overdetermined adj
överbestämd
(linear algebra, of a system of linear equations) Having more equations than variables.

overdose /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌdəʊs/ overdoses n
överdos
An excessive and dangerous dose of a drug.

overdose /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈdəʊs/ v
överdosera
(transitive) To dose to excess; to give an overdose, or too many doses, to.

overdraft /ˈoʊvɚdɹæft/ /ˈəʊvədɹɑːft/ overdrafts n
övertrassering
(uncountable) The act of overdrawing a bank account.
(countable) The amount overdrawn.

overdraw v
övertrassera
To withdraw more money from an account than there is credit; to make an overdraft

overdue /ˌoʊ.vəɹˈdu/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈdju/ more overdue most overdue adj
försenad på tiden senkommen över tiden
Late; especially, past a deadline or too late to fulfill a need.

overeat /ˌoʊvɚˈit/ v
föräta
(ambitransitive) To eat too much of.

overestimate /ˌəʊvəɹˈɛstɪmeɪt/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɛstɪmət/ v
överskatta
To judge or calculate too highly.

overestimation overestimations n
överskattning

overexert v
överanstränga
To exert (oneself) to an excessive degree

overfeed v
övergöda
(transitive) To feed a person or animal too much.

overfishing overfishings n
utfiskning överfiske
Fishing that reduces the stock of remaining fish in an area to below that which is acceptable.

overflow /ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊ/ /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/ /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/ v
översvämma

overgrown more overgrown most overgrown adj
bevuxen igengrodd övervuxen
Having large numbers of plants which have become too big, and are hence spoiling the picturesqueness of a garden.

overhand knot overhand knots n
överhandsknop
A particular very simple knot, used e.g. to prevent the end of a rope from unraveling, and as part of other knots.

overhang seat n
öerhängsmandat
A legislative seat distribution, used to guarantee that a party gets their fair share of seats, when a party is entitled to fewer seats as a result of party votes than it has won constituencies. Additional seats granted to that party would be overhang seats.

overhead /ˈoʊvɚˌhɛd/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɛd/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɛd/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɛd/ more overhead most overhead adj
ovan ovanifrån
located above, especially over the head
nickning
(soccer) kicked over one's own head

overhead /ˈoʊvɚˌhɛd/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɛd/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɛd/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɛd/ overheads n
omkostnad
(uncountable, business, accounting) The expense of a business not directly assigned to goods or services provided.
overhead
(computing) Data or steps of computation used only to facilitate the computations in the system and not directly related to the actual program code or data being processed.

overhead kick overhead kicks n
bicykleta cykelspark
(soccer) A kick where the ball travels over the player's head.

overhead press overhead presses n
axelpress
(weightlifting) An exercise in which weight is lifted with the arms, which are straightened vertically over one's head.

overhead projector overhead projectors n
OH-projektor overheadprojektor
A projector that projects an image over the heads of the viewers onto a screen in front of them.

overhear /oʊ.vɚˈhɪɚ/ v
höra råka överhöra
(ambitransitive) To hear something that was not meant for one's ears.

overheat /ˌoʊvɚˈhit/ /ˌəʊvəˈhiːt/ v
överhetta
(transitive) To heat excessively.

overjoyed /ˌoʊvɚˈd͡ʒɔɪd/ /ˌəʊvəˈd͡ʒɔɪd/ more overjoyed most overjoyed adj
överlycklig
Very happy.

overlap /ˈoʊvɚˌlæp/ /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/ /ˌoʊvɚˈlæp/ /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/ v
överlappa
To extend over and partly cover something.

overlapping more overlapping most overlapping adj
överlappande

overload /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌləʊd/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈləʊd/ overloads n
överbelastning överdos överflöd överlast
An excessive load.
överlagring
(computing, programming) An overloaded version of a function.

overload /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌləʊd/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈləʊd/ v
överlagra
(transitive, object-oriented) To create different functions for the same name, to be used in different contexts.
överbelasta
(intransitive) To fail due to excessive load.

overlook /ˈoʊ.vɚˌlʊk/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌlʊk/ /ˌoʊ.vɚˈlʊk/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈlʊk/ v
förbise
To fail to notice; to look over and beyond (anything) without seeing it.
ha överseende med
To pretend not to have noticed (something, especially a mistake or flaw); to pass over (something) without censure or punishment.

overlord /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)lɔː(ɹ)d/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈlɔː(ɹ)d/ overlords n
överherre
A ruler of other rulers.

overly adv
alltför över-
(sometimes, proscribed) To an excessive degree.

overmortality overmortalities n
överdödlighet
Excessive (more than expected) mortality

overnight /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/ overnights n
övernattning
An overnight stay, especially in a hotel or other lodging facility.

overpopulated /ˌoʊvɚˈpɑpjə(ˌ)leɪtɪd/ more overpopulated most overpopulated adj
överbefolkad
Having or consisting of a higher population than can be sustained.

overpopulation /ˈoʊvɚ-/ /ˌoʊvɚˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌəʊvəˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃn̩/ overpopulations n
överbefolkning
(biology, demography) An excessive number of occupants (people, animals, plants, etc.) in a particular area; specifically, when the number of occupants exceeds the ability of that area to provide for them.

overpower /oʊ.vɚˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/ /əʊvəˈpaʊə/ v
överväldiga
(transitive) To subdue someone by superior force.

overpressure overpressures n
övertryck
excess or markedly elevated pressure, especially a transient high pressure due to a shock wave

overprotective /ˌoʊvɚpɹəˈtɛktɪv/ /ˌəʊvəpɹəˈtɛktɪv/ adj
överbeskyddande
excessively protective, wanting to give too much protection (especially to children)

overqualified more overqualified most overqualified adj
överkvalificerad

overrated more overrated most overrated adj
överreklamerad
Given an undue amount of credit for quality or merit in a field; not necessarily related to popularity.

overreaction overreactions n
överreaktion
A reaction that is excessive.

override /oʊ.vɚˈɹaɪd/ /əʊ.vəˈɹaɪd/ /ˈoʊ.vɚˌɹaɪd/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌɹaɪd/ v
åsidosätta
To counteract the normal operation of something; to countermand with orders of higher priority.

overripe more overripe most overripe adj
övermogen
Excessively ripe; spoiled; gone bad.

overrun /ˈoʊ.vɚˌɹʌn/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌɹʌn/ /ˌoʊ.vɚˈɹʌn/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈɹʌn/ v
översvämma
(transitive) To infest, swarm over, flow over.

overseas /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ adv
utomlands
Abroad.

overseer /ˈəʊvəˌsiːə(ɹ)/ overseers n
förman
One who oversees or supervises.

oversensitive more oversensitive most oversensitive adj
överkänslig
Having excessive sensitivity; reacting to stimuli too readily; thin-skinned.

overshadow /ˌoʊ.vɚˈʃæd.oʊ/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈʃæd.əʊ/ v
överskugga
(transitive) To dominate something and make it seem insignificant.

oversight /ˈoʊvɚˌsaɪt/ /ˈoːbʱə(ɾ)ˌsaɪt/ /ˈo̝vərˌsaɪt/ /ˈəʊvəˌsaɪt/ oversights n
förbiseende försummelse
An omission; something that is left out, missed or forgotten.
granskning inspektion revision övervakning
Supervision or management.

oversleep /ˈəʊvəɹˌsliːp/ v
försova
(intransitive) To sleep for longer than intended. [from 14th c.]
(reflexive, now, rare) To sleep for longer than one intended. [from 15th c.]

oversnowed more oversnowed most oversnowed adj
snöhöljd snöklädd snötäckt översnöad

overstep /ˌoʊvɚˈstɛp/ /ˌəʊvəˈstɛp/ v
överträda
(transitive) To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions.

overstrain v
överanstränga
(ambitransitive) To subject to an excessive demand on strength, resources, abilities, or the imagination.

overt /oʊˈvɚt/ /ə(ʊ)ˈvɜːt/ /ˈoʊvɚt/ /ˈəʊvə(ː)t/ adj
öppen
Open and not concealed or secret.

overtake /oʊvɚˈteɪk/ /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈteɪk/ /ˈoʊvɚteɪk/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)teɪk/ v
köra om
To pass a slower moving object or entity (on the side closest to oncoming traffic).

overthrow /əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/ /ˈoʊvɚˌθɹoʊ/ /ˈəʊvəθɹəʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/ v
störta
(transitive) To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force; to usurp.

overtime /ˈoʊ.vɚˌtaɪm/ /ˈəʊ.və.taɪm/ overtimes n
övertid
(uncountable) Working time outside of one's regular hours.
övertidsersättning övertidstillägg
(uncountable) The rate of pay, usually higher, for work done outside of or in addition to regular hours.
förlängning
(sports, countable, US) An extra period of play when a contest has a tie score at the end of regulation.

overtime ban overtime bans n
övertidsblockad
A type of industrial action, in which the workers collectively refuse to work overtime.

overtly more overtly most overtly adv
öppet
In an overt manner; publicly; openly.

overtone /ˈoʊvɚtoʊn/ /ˈəʊ.və.təʊn/ overtones n
överton
(physics, music) A tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a member of the harmonic series. [from 1867]

overture /ˈoʊvəɹt͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈəʊvətjʊə/ /ˈəʊvətʃ(ʊ)ə/ overtures n
ouvertyr uvertyr
(often in plural) An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc. [from 15th c.]
(music) A musical introduction to a piece of music, or a play. [from 17th c.]

overused more overused most overused adj
överanvänd
used too much, or too often
kliché uttjatad
(of a word or phrase) hackneyed or clichéd

overvalued idea /ˌoʊ.vɚˈvæljud aɪˈdi.ə/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈvæljuːd aɪˈdɪə/ overvalued ideas n
övervärdig idé
(psychiatry) A false or exaggerated and sustained belief that is maintained with much less than delusional intensity (i.e., the individual is able to acknowledge the possibility that the ideas may not be true). The belief is accompanied by a strong emotional response, that take priority over all other mental activity.

overview /ˈoʊ.vɚˌvjuː/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌvjuː/ overviews n
överblick översikt resumé
A brief summary, as of a book or a presentation.

overweight /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/ /ˈəʊvəweɪt/ /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ more overweight most overweight adj
överviktig tjock
(of a person) Having a higher weight, especially body fat, than what is generally considered healthy for a given body type and height.

overweight /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/ /ˈəʊvəweɪt/ /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ overweights n
övervikt
(uncountable, chiefly, transport, legal) An excess of weight.

overwhelm /-ˈ wɛlm/ /ˌo.vɚ.ˈ ʍɛlm/ /ˌoʊ.vɚ.ˈ ʍɛlm/ /ˌəʊ.və.ˈ ʍɛlm/ v
överväldiga
To overpower emotionally.
To cause to surround, to cover.

overwhelming /ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/ /ˌəʊvəˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/ more overwhelming most overwhelming adj
överväldigande
Overpowering, staggering, or irresistibly strong.

overwinter /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɪn.tɚ/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈwɪn.tə/ v
övervintra
(intransitive) To spend the winter (in a particular place).

overworked more overworked most overworked adj
utarbetad överansträngd
Subjected to too much work.

overwrite /oʊ.vɚˈɹaɪt/ /əʊ.vəˈɹaɪt/ v
skriva över
(transitive, computing) To destroy (older) data by recording new data over it.

overzealous /ˌəʊvəˈzɛləs/ more overzealous most overzealous adj
överentusiastisk övernitisk
Too zealous; too enthusiastic or fervent.

oviduct /ˈɒvɪdʌkt/ oviducts n
äggledare
(anatomy) A duct through which an ovum passes from an ovary to the uterus or to the exterior.

oviparous /oʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ /əʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
ovipar
Egg-laying; depositing eggs that develop and hatch outside the body as a reproductive strategy.

ovulation /ɑvjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɒvjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ ovulations n
ägglossning ovulation
(physiology) The release of an ovum from an ovary.

ovule /ˈɒvjuːl/ ovules n
fröanlag fröämne
(botany) The structure in a plant that develops into a seed after fertilization; the megasporangium of a seed plant with its enclosing integuments.

ovum /ˈoʊ.vəm/ /ˈəʊ.vəm/ ova n
äggcell ägg
(cytology) The female gamete in animals; the egg cell.

owe /oʊ/ /əʊ/ v
vara skyldig
(ditransitive) To be under an obligation to give something back to someone or to perform some action for someone.
(intransitive) To have debt; to be in debt.

owie /ˈaʊ(w)iː/ interjection
aj
Synonym of ow

owing to preposition
på grund av
Because of, on account of.

owl /aʊ(ə)l/ owls n
uggla uv
Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing. [from 8th c.]

owlet /ˈaʊlət/ owlets n
uggleunge
A young owl; owling.

owlet moth owlet moths n
nattfly
Any moth of the family Noctuidae.

own /oʊn/ /uŋ/ /əʊn/ adj
egen
Belonging to; possessed; acquired; proper to; property of; titled to; held in one's name; under/using the name of. Often marks a possessive determiner as reflexive, referring back to the subject of the clause or sentence.

own /oʊn/ /uŋ/ /əʊn/ v
äga
(transitive) To have rightful possession of (property, goods or capital); to have legal title to; to acquire a property or asset.
erkänna tillstå vidgå
(transitive) To take responsibility for.

own goal /ˈoʊn.ɡoʊl/ own goals n
självmål
(sports) A goal that results from a player putting the ball or puck into the goal of their own team; the resulting goal being scored for the opposition.

owner /ˈoʊnɚ/ /ˈəʊnə/ owners n
ägare
One who owns something.

ownership /ˈoʊnɚʃɪp/ /ˈəʊnəʃɪp/ ownerships n
ägande ägarskap
The state of having complete legal control of something; possession; proprietorship.

ox /ˈɑks/ /ˈɒks/ oxen oxes n
oxe
An adult castrated male of cattle (B. taurus), especially when used as a beast of burden.

oxalic acid n
oxalsyra
(carboxylic acid) A colourless, crystalline dicarboxylic acid, TemplateParserError:LuaError, found in rhubarb, spinach and other plants, often as crystals of the calcium salt.

oxbow lake oxbow lakes n
korvsjö
A crescent-shaped lake formed near a flat-valleyed river when one of its meanders becomes pinched off and isolated.

oxeye daisy oxeye daisies n
prästkrage
A widespread flowering plant native to Europe and temperate regions of Asia, Leucanthemum vulgare.

oxhide oxhides n
oxhud
The skin (hide) of an ox.

oxidation /ɒksɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/ oxidations n
oxidation oxidering

oxidation number oxidation numbers n
oxidationstal
(chemistry) The hypothetical charge of an atom within a molecule.

oxide /ˈɒksaɪd/ oxides n
oxid
(chemistry) A binary chemical compound of oxygen with another chemical element.

oxychloride oxychlorides n
oxyklorid
(inorganic chemistry) A ternary compound of oxygen and chlorine.

oxygen /ˈɒksɪd͡ʒən/ oxygens n
syre syreatom oxygen
The chemical element (symbol O) with an atomic number of 8 and relative atomic mass of 15.9994. It is a colorless and odorless gas.
syrgas syre
Molecular oxygen (O2), a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature, also called dioxygen.

oxygen gas n
syrgas
the normal form of molecular oxygen, especially such a gas supplied industrially in cylinders

oxygen mask oxygen masks n
syrgasmask
A plastic or rubber mask through which oxygen may be breathed from a storage tank.

oxygenate /ˈɒksɪdʒəneɪt/ v
syresätta
(transitive) To treat or infuse with oxygen

oxymel /ˈɒksɪmɛl/ oxymels n
oxymel

oxymoron /ɑksɪˈmɔɹɑn/ /ɒksɪˈmɔːɹɒn/ /ˌɑksiˈmɔɹɑn/ oxymora oxymorons n
oxymoron självmotsägelse
(rhetoric) A figure of speech in which two words or phrases with opposing meanings are used together intentionally for effect.

oxytocin /ɑksiˈtoʊsɪn/ /ˈɑksiˌtoʊsɪn/ oxytocins n
oxytocin
(hormone) A hormone that stimulates contractions during labor, and then the production of milk; also plays a role in social bonding.

oyster /ˈɔɪstə/ /ˈɔɪstəɹ/ /ˈɔɪst͡ʃəɹ/ oysters n
ostron
Any of certain marine bivalve mollusks, especially those of the family Ostreidae (the true oysters), usually found adhering to rocks or other fixed objects in shallow water along the seacoasts, or in brackish water in the mouth of rivers.
The delicate oyster-shaped morsel of dark meat contained in a small cavity of the bone on each side of the lower part of the back of a fowl.
(color) A pale beige color tinted with grey or pink, like that of an oyster.
(colloquial, by analogy) A person who keeps secrets.
(figurative) Something at one's disposal.
(UK, slang) A shoplifter.
(UK, slang) Ellipsis of Oyster card.

oyster plant oyster plants n
haverrot äkta haverrot
Tragopogon porrifolius (common salsify, vegetable oyster, purple salsify, Jerusalem star), cultivated for its light-skinned edible root

oyster sauce oyster sauces n
ostronsås
A rich viscid sauce made from oysters and brine, used in Chinese cooking.

oystercatcher /ˈɔɪstə.ˌkæt͡ʃə/ oystercatchers n
strandskata
Any of several black or pied coastal wading birds in the genus Haematopus that have a long red or orange bill and feed on shellfish.

ozone /ˈoʊzoʊn/ /ˈəʊzəʊn/ n
ozon
(inorganic chemistry) An allotrope of oxygen (symbol O₃) having three atoms in the molecule instead of the usual two; it is a toxic gas, generated from oxygen by electrical discharge.
(Britain, informal) Fresh air, especially that breathed at the seaside and smelling of seaweed.

ozone hole ozone holes n
ozonhål
A region of the stratosphere over Antarctica (and a smaller one over the Arctic) that is depleted of ozone in the local spring.

ozone layer ozone layers n
ozonlager
A region of the stratosphere, between 15 and 30 kilometres in altitude, containing a relatively high concentration of ozone, which absorbs most solar ultraviolet radiation.

p /piː/ preposition
/
meaning after
(stenoscript)

p. pp. n
s. sid.
page

p.m. /piːˈɛm/ adv
em
(used after the hour) In the 12-hour period from noon to midnight (the latter half of the day) when using the 12-hour clock.

pablum /ˈpæbləm/ pablums n
snack
(derogatory) Anything overly bland or simplistic, especially speech or writing.

paca /ˈpækə/ pacas n
paka
Any of the large rodents of the genus Cuniculus (but see also its synonyms), native to Central America and South America, which have dark brown or black fur, a white or yellowish underbelly and rows of white spots along the sides.

pace /ˈpeɪsiː/ /ˈpætʃeɪ/ /ˈpɑːtʃeɪ/ preposition
med all aktning för med all respekt för
(formal) With all due respect to.

pacemaker /ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ/ pacemakers n
pacemaker hare
One who sets the pace in a race, to guide the others.
pacemaker hjärtstimulator
(hence, medicine) A medical implement that is used to stimulate a heart to beat by simulating the action of the natural pacemaker.

pacification pacifications n
pacificering
The process of pacifying.

pacifier /ˈpæsɪfaɪə/ /ˈpæsɪfaɪɚ/ pacifiers n
lugnare
Someone or something that pacifies. [from 16th c.]
napp tutt
(North America) A rubber or plastic device imitating a nipple that goes into a baby’s mouth, used to calm and quiet the baby. [from 20th c.]

pacifism /ˈpæsɪfɪzəm/ pacifisms n
pacifism
The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means. [from c. 1900]

pacifist /ˈpæsɪfɪst/ pacifists n
pacifist
One who loves, supports, or favours peace.
One who both abstains from inflicting violence on others and opposes others doing so.
One who prefers to avoid violence in daily life.

pacify /ˈpæsəfaɪ/ /ˈpæsɪfaɪ/ v
pacificera
(transitive) To bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation.

pack /pæk/ [pʰæk] packs n
paket
A bundle made up and prepared to be carried; especially, a bundle to be carried on the back, but also a load for an animal, a bale.
flock
A group of hounds or dogs, hunting or kept together.

pack /pæk/ [pʰæk] v
packa
(transitive) To make a pack of; to arrange closely and securely in a pack; hence, to place and arrange compactly as in a pack

pack ice pack ices n
packis
A large consolidated mass of floating sea ice.

package /ˈpækɪd͡ʒ/ packages n
paket
Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope.
Something resembling a package.
paketering
(uncountable, archaic) The act of packing something.
paketresa
A package holiday.

package /ˈpækɪd͡ʒ/ v
packa
To pack or bundle something.
To prepare (a book, a television series, etc.), including all stages from research to production, in order to sell the result to a publisher or broadcaster.

packaging packagings n
förpackningsmaterial emballage
The materials used to pack something.
förpackningsindustri
The industry that produces such material.

packed like sardines /pækt laɪk sɑɹˈdinz/ /pækt laɪk sɑːˈdiːnz/ adj
som packade sardiner som packade sillar
(simile, informal) Densely packed; tightly squeezed together; crammed.

packed lunch packed lunches n
matsäck
A picnic meal, sandwiches or anything packed and intended to be eaten away from home; especially, one packed at home as opposed to a portable packaged lunch from a vendor.

packet /ˈpækət/ /ˈpækɪt/ packets n
paket
A small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel
(networking) A small fragment of data as transmitted on some types of network, notably Ethernet networks (Wikipedia).

packet /ˈpækət/ /ˈpækɪt/ v
paketera
(transitive) To make up into a packet or bundle.

packing case packing cases n
packlår
A large, sturdy box or wooden crate used for the secure shipment of goods.

packing snow n
kramsnö
Snow that is at or near the melting point and in which the crystals are sufficiently intact, so that it can easily be packed, e.g. in order to make snowballs or snow structures.

packsaddle packsaddles n
packsadel
A saddle designed to secure and carry goods on the back of an animal.

pact /pækt/ pacts n
pakt
An agreement; a compact; a covenant.

pad /pæd/ interjection
tass
Indicating a soft flat sound, as of bare footsteps.

pad /pæd/ pads n
sittunderlag
A flattened mass of anything soft, to sit or lie on.
tassande
The sound of soft footsteps, or a similar noise made by an animal etc.
dyna
A soft, or small, cushion.
tass
The mostly hairless flesh located on the bottom of an animal's foot or paw.
trampdyna krypin kvart lya
A cushion-like thickening of the skin on the underside of the toes of animals.
block
A kind of cushion for writing upon, or for blotting, especially one formed of many flat sheets of writing paper; now especially such a block of paper sheets as used to write on.
helikopterlandningsplats landningsplats
A flat surface or area from which a helicopter or other aircraft may land or be launched.
binge
(US, slang) A bed.

pad /pæd/ v
tassa
(intransitive) To walk softly, quietly or steadily, especially without shoes.

pad thai /ˌpad ˈtʌɪ/ /ˌpæd ˈtaɪ/ /ˌpɑːd ˈtaɪ/ n
pad thai
A Thai dish of stir-fried noodles with egg, tamarind, peanuts and other ingredients.

padding /ˈpædɪŋ/ paddings n
stoppning
Soft filling material used in cushions etc.
utfyllnad
(computing) Extra characters such as spaces added to a record to fill it out to a fixed length.
(military, cryptography) Extraneous text added to a message for the purpose of concealing its beginning, ending, or length.

paddle /ˈpæ.dəl/ /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] paddles n
paddel
A two-handed implement consisting of a shaft with one or two blades attached to the end(s) used to propel a canoe, kayak or a small boat. A paddle is unattached to the boat and freely operated with the hands, compared with an oar which is attached to the boat at a pivot point.
A double-bladed version with blades at each end of the shaft is used for kayaking.
bordtennisracket pingisracket pingpongracket racket
The use of a paddle to propel a boat; a session of paddling.

paddle /ˈpæ.dəl/ /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] v
paddla ro
(transitive) To propel something through water with a paddle, oar, hands, etc.

paddle steamer paddle steamers n
hjulångare
(watercraft) A steam-powered vessel propelled by one or two paddle wheels

paddle wheel paddle wheels n
skovelhjul
(nautical) A large wheel, fitted with paddles, used to propel a vessel (especially a paddle steamer)

paddy /ˈpædi/ paddies n
risfält
(countable) A paddy field, a rice paddy; an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown. [from 20th c.]

paddy wagon paddy wagons n
fångtransport piketbuss polisbuss
(slang) A police van for transporting prisoners.

paddyfield warbler paddyfield warblers n
fältsångare
Acrocephalus agricola, a species of marsh warbler (family Acrocephalidae).

padel /pəˈdɛl/ n
padel
A racquet sport popular in Spain and Latin America, usually played in doubles on a small, closed court.

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ padlocks n
hänglås
A detachable lock that can be used to secure something by means of a sliding or hinged shackle

paean /ˈpi.ən/ /ˈpiː.ən/ paeans n
lovsång paian
(by extension) Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph.
hyllning lovsång
(by extension) An enthusiastic expression of praise.

paella /paɪˈ(j)eɪ.(j)ə/ /paɪˈ(j)ɛlə/ /pɑːˈeɪ.(j)ə/ /pɑːˈɛ.(j)ə/ paellas n
paella
A savory Valencian dish made of rice, cooked in a frying pan with vegetables and meat or shellfish.

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ adj
hednisk
Relating to, characteristic of religions that differ from main world religions.

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ pagans n
hedning
A person not adhering to a main world religion; a follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion.

paganism /ˈpeɪɡənɪzm̩/ paganisms n
hedendom
Any of a class of religions often associated with nature rituals.

page /peɪd͡ʒ/ pages n
page
(historical) A serving boy; a youth attending a person of high degree, especially at courts, often as a position of honor and education.
sida blad
(computing) A screenful of text and possibly other content; especially, the digital simulation of one side of a paper leaf.

page /peɪd͡ʒ/ v
paginera
(transitive) To mark or number the pages of, as a book or manuscript.

page-turner page-turners n
bladvändare
A written work which is sufficiently interesting or suspenseful to keep the reader "turning the pages".
(music) An individual who is responsible for turning the pages of another musician's (especially a pianist or organist's) sheet music during a performance.

pageboy pageboys n
page
(now, frequently, historical) A boy who serves as a page. [from 19th c.]
page pagefrisyr
A shoulder-length hairstyle with the ends of the hair curled under. [from 20th c.]

pager /peɪd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ pagers n
personsökare
(telecommunications) A wireless telecommunications device that receives text or voice messages.

paginate /ˈpæd͡ʒəneɪt/ v
paginera
(transitive) To number the pages of (a book or other document); to foliate.

pagoda /pəˈɡoʊ.də/ pagodas n
pagod
A religious building in South and Southeast Asia, especially a multi-storey tower erected as a Hindu or Buddhist temple. [from 16th c.]

paid-in adj
färdigbetald
Having already contributed capital, especially of an investor purchasing shares in a corporation.

pain /peɪn/ pains n
smärta
(countable, and, uncountable) An ache or bodily suffering, or an instance of this; an unpleasant sensation, resulting from a derangement of functions, disease, or injury by violence; hurt.
(uncountable) The condition or fact of suffering or anguish especially mental, as opposed to pleasure; torment; distress
pina
(countable, from, _, pain in the neck) An annoying person or thing.

pain /peɪn/ v
såra
(transitive) To hurt; to put to bodily uneasiness or anguish; to afflict with uneasy sensations of any degree of intensity; to torment; to torture.
smärta
(transitive) To render uneasy in mind; to disquiet; to distress; to grieve.

pain relief n
smärtlindring
(medicine) The alleviation of pain, typically by means of medication.

pain threshold pain thresholds n
smärtgräns

painful /ˈpeɪn.fəl/ more painful most painful painfuller painfullest adj
smärtsam
Causing pain or distress, either physical or mental. [from 14th c.]
Afflicted or suffering with pain (of a body part or, formerly, of a person). [from 15th c.]

painfully /ˈpeɪnfəli/ more painfully most painfully adv
plågsamt
In a painful manner; as if in pain.

painkiller /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə(ɹ)/ painkillers n
smärtlindrare smärtstillande
(pharmaceutical drug) A drug that numbs the pain in the body.

painless more painless most painless adj
smärtfri
Free from pain; without pain or trouble.

painstaking /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/ /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋ/ more painstaking most painstaking adj
flitig noggrann omsorgsfull
Carefully attentive to details; diligent in performing a process or procedure.

paint /peɪnt/ paints n
färg målarfärg
(dated) Any substance fixed with latex to harden it.

paint /peɪnt/ v
måla
(transitive) To apply paint to.
(transitive) To apply in the manner that paint is applied.
(transitive, medicine) To apply with a brush in order to treat some body part.
(transitive) To create (an image) with paints.
(intransitive) To practise the art of painting pictures.

paint shop paint shops n
färgbutik
A shop that sells paint.

paint thinner paint thinners n
thinner
A solvent used to thin oil-based paints or clean up after their use.

paintbrush /ˈpeɪntˌbɹʌʃ/ paintbrushes n
pensel målarpensel
A thin brush for applying paint.

painter /ˈpeɪntə/ /ˈpeɪntɚ/ painters n
målare konstnär
An artist who paints pictures.
målare
A laborer or workman who paints surfaces using a paintbrush or other means.

painting /ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/ paintings n
målning måleri
(countable) An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint.
måleri målning
(uncountable) The action of applying paint to a surface.

pair /peː/ /pɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɛə(ɹ)/ pair pairs n
par
Two similar or identical things taken together; often followed by of.
Two people in a relationship, partnership or friendship.

pair /peː/ /pɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɛə(ɹ)/ v
para para ihop
(transitive) To group into one or more sets of two.

pair of compasses pairs of compasses n
passare
A tool for drawing accurate circles or arches, usually consisting of two arms joined at one end in such a way that the arms can be opened and closed; one of the arms is pointed at its free end while the other holds a pencil, pencil lead or some other implement for making marks.

pajamas /pəˈd͡ʒæ.məz/ /pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/ n
pyjamas
Clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in, usually consisting of a loose-fitting shirt and pants/trousers.

paktong paktongs n
nysilver
An alloy of zinc, copper and nickel, closely resembling silver, of Chinese origin; any of a number of similar alloys developed in imitation of the Chinese product.

palace /ˈpæləs/ /ˈpælɪs/ palaces n
palats slott
A large and lavishly ornate residence.

palace coup palace coups n
palatsrevolution palatskupp

palaeoclimatology n
paleoklimatologi
The scientific study of prehistoric climate of the Earth.

palanquin /ˌpæləŋˈkiːn/ palanquins n
palankin
A covered type of litter for a stretched-out passenger, carried on four poles on the shoulders of four or more bearers, as formerly used (also by colonials) in eastern Asia.

palatable /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/ more palatable most palatable adj
smaklig
Pleasing to the taste, tasty.
godtagbar
(figurative) Tolerable, acceptable.

palatal /pəˈleɪtl̩/ /ˈpælətl̩/ more palatal most palatal adj
gom-
(anatomy) Pertaining to the palate.
palatal
(phonetics) Articulated at the hard palate.

palatal /pəˈleɪtl̩/ /ˈpælətl̩/ palatals n
palatal
(phonetics) A palatal consonant.

palatalised more palatalised most palatalised adj
palataliserad
(phonetics, phonology, chiefly, British) Having undergone palatalisation.

palatalization /ˌpælətəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌpælətəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ palatalizations n
palatalisering
(phonology, uncountable) The state or quality of being palatalized, of pronouncing a sound with the tongue against the palate of the mouth that normally is not.

palatalize /ˈpælətəlaɪz/ v
palatalisera
(phonetics, transitive) To pronounce a sound with the tongue against the palate of the mouth when that sound normally would not be so pronounced.

palate /ˈpæl.ət/ palates n
gom
(anatomy) The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates. [from 14th c.]

palatine tonsil palatine tonsils n
halsmandel tonsill
(anatomy) One of the two tonsils that can be seen on the left and right sides at the back of the throat.

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeəɫ] [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] paler palest adj
blek
Light in color.

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeəɫ] [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] pales n
stolpe
A wooden stake; a picket.
(heraldiccharge) A vertical band down the middle of a shield.

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeəɫ] [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] v
blekna
(intransitive) To turn pale; to lose colour.
(transitive) To make pale; to diminish the brightness of.

pale thrush pale thrushes n
amurtrast
A thrush (Turdus pallidus), of eastern Asia.

paleface palefaces n
blekansikte
(pejorative, slang) A white person; a person of European descent.

paleoanthropologist paleoanthropologists n
paleoantropolog
A scientist who specializes in paleoanthropology.

paleochristian more paleochristian most paleochristian adj
fornkristen gammalkristen
Describing the early Christian church, its people, architecture and culture, etc.

paleography /ˌpalɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌpeɪliˈɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌpeɪlɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ paleographies n
paleografi
The study of old or ancient forms of writing.

paleontologist paleontologists n
paleontolog
One who studies paleontology.

paleontology n
paleontologi
(American spelling) Study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, especially as represented by fossils.

palette /pəˈlɛt/ /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ palettes n
palett
(painting) A thin board on which a painter lays and mixes colours.
palett färgskala spektrum
The range of colors in a given work or item or body of work.

palette knife palette knives n
palettkniv
In painting, a small, edge-less, more or less flexible steel blade used to mix paint on a palette and sometimes to apply paint to a surface.

palimpsest /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/ palimpsests n
palimpsest
A manuscript or document that has been erased or scraped clean, for reuse of the paper, parchment, vellum, or other medium on which it was written.

palindrome /ˈpælɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈpælɪndɹəʊm/ palindromes n
palindrom
A word, phrase, number or any other sequence of units which has the property of reading the same forwards as it does backwards, character for character, sometimes disregarding punctuation, capitalization and diacritics.

palingenesis /ˌpælɪnˈd͡ʒɛnəsiz/ /ˌpælɪnˈd͡ʒɛnəsəs/ /ˌpælɪnˈd͡ʒɛnɪsiːz/ /ˌpælɪnˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ palingeneses n
palingenesi
(philosophy, theology, historical) Spiritual rebirth through the transmigration of the soul.

palisade /ˌpælɪˈseɪd/ palisades n
palissad
A long, strong stake, one end of which is set firmly in the ground, and the other sharpened.
palissad pålverk
(military) A wall of wooden stakes, used as a defensive barrier.

pall /pɑl/ /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ palls n
gaffelkors
(heraldic charge) A charge representing an archbishop's pallium, having the form of the letter Y, sometimes charged with crosses.

palladium /pəˈleɪdiəm/ palladiums n
palladium
A chemical element (symbol Pd) with an atomic number of 46: a rare, lustrous silvery-white metal.

pallbearer pallbearers n
kistbärare
One called upon to carry or bear the casket at a funeral.

pallet /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ pallets n
lastpall pall
A portable platform, usually designed to be easily moved by a forklift, on which goods can be stacked, for transport or storage.

pallet jack pallet jacks n
handtruck palldragare palltruck pallvagn
A manually operated device used to lift and move pallets chiefly within a warehouse; the most basic form of a forklift.

palliate /ˈpælieɪt/ /ˈpæliət/ v
lindra
To relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate. [from 15th c.]
bagatellisera förringa mildra skyla över släta över överskyla
To cover or disguise the seriousness of (a mistake, offence etc.) by excuses and apologies. [from 17th c.]

palliative /ˈpalɪətɪv/ /ˈpæli.eɪtɪv/ /ˈpæli.ətɪv/ more palliative most palliative adj
palliativ lindrande
(medicine) Minimising the progression of a disease and relieving undesirable symptoms for as long as possible, rather than attempting to cure the (usually incurable) disease.

palliative care n
palliativ vård
A specialized area of healthcare that focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients.

pallid /ˈpælɪd/ pallider pallidest adj
blek
Appearing weak, pale, or wan.

pallid harrier pallid harriers n
stäpphök
Circus macrourus, a migratory bird of prey of the harrier family.

palm /pæm/ /pɑlm/ /pɑm/ /pɑːm/ /pɔlm/ /pɔm/ /ˈpam/ /ˈpæm/ [pɑːm] [pɒːm] palms n
handflata
The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.

palm /pæm/ /pɑlm/ /pɑm/ /pɑːm/ /pɔlm/ /pɔm/ /ˈpam/ /ˈpæm/ [pɑːm] [pɒːm] v
palmera

palm fat palm fats n
palmfett
A solid form of the vegetable oil obtained from the fruit of oil palms.

palm oil palm oils n
palmolja
An edible plant oil derived from the mesocarp (reddish pulp) of the fruit of the oil palm (Elaeis guineensis).

palm sugar palm sugars n
palmsocker
sugar made from the sap of various species of palm tree, family Arecaceae.

palm tree palm trees n
palm
A tree of the family Arecaceae usually characterised by having a single stem or trunk, directly from which sprout several leaves or fronds giving a shape like an outstretched hand.

palm wine palm wines n
palmvin
The alcoholic drink toddy.

palmistry palmistries n
kiromanti handläsning spådom
Telling fortunes from the lines on the palms of the hand.

palpate /ˈpælpeɪt/ v
palpera
To examine or otherwise explore through touch, particularly (medical) in reference to an area or organ of the human body.

palpitation palpitations n
hjärtklappning
An abnormal beating of the heart that may be perceived by the patient, a result of excitement, exertion, or illness.

palsa palsas n
pals
(geomorphology) A hummock rising out of a bog with a core of ice; similar in appearance to a pingo but due to different structure palsas cannot grow as big as pingos.

paltry /ˈpɑltɹi/ /ˈpɒltɹi/ /ˈpɔltɹi/ /ˈpɔːltɹi/ paltrier paltriest adj
futtig ynklig
Of little monetary worth.

pamper /ˈpæm.pə(ɹ)/ /ˈpæm.pɚ/ [ˈpɛəm.pɚ] v
dalta
(transitive) To treat with excessive care, attention or indulgence.

pamphlet /-flət/ /ˈpæmflɪt/ /ˈpænflət/ /ˈpænflɪt/ pamphlets n
pamflett
A small, brief printed work, consisting either of a folded sheet of paper, or several sheets bound together into a booklet with only a paper cover, formerly containing literary compositions, newsletters, and newspapers, but now chiefly informational matter.

pan /pæn/ pans pen n
panna stekpanna
A wide, flat receptacle used around the house, especially for cooking.
Short for salt pan: a flat artificial pond used for collecting minerals from evaporated water.

pan /pæn/ v
panorera
(intransitive, of a camera, etc.) To turn horizontally.
såga sabla
(transitive) To disparage; to belittle; to put down; to harshly criticize, especially a work (book, movie, etc.)

pan-Arabism /panˈaɹəbɪz(ə)m/ n
panarabism
The belief in unification of the peoples and countries of the Arab World.

panacea /ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/ panaceae panaceas panaceæ n
panacé patentmedicin universalmedel mirakelkur panace universalläkemedel
A remedy believed to cure all disease and prolong life that was originally sought by alchemists; a cure-all.
universalmedel panace patentlösning
A solution to all problems.

panache /pəˈnæʃ/ /pəˈnɑːʃ/ panaches n
panasch
(countable) An ornamental plume on a helmet.

panarchism n
panarkism
(politics) Advocacy of panarchy.

pancake /ˈpæn.keɪk/ /ˈpæŋ.keɪk/ pancakes n
amerikansk pannkaka
In the US (and e.g. Scotland), a leavened, thicker, fluffier cake.
pannkaka plätt
A thin batter cake fried in a pan or on a griddle in oil or butter; in particular:

pancreas /ˈpæn-/ /ˈpæŋ.kɹi.əs/ /ˈpæŋkɹɪəs/ pancreases pancreata n
bukspottkörtel pankreas
(anatomy) A gland near the stomach which secretes a fluid into the duodenum to help with food digestion. The fluid contains protease, carbohydrase and lipase, which breaks down larger molecules into smaller pieces. The pancreas also produces the hormones insulin and glucagon which regulate blood sugar. These hormones are released into the cardiovascular system.

pancreatic cancer pancreatic cancers n
cancer i bukspottskörteln pankreascancer
(oncology, disease) A malignant neoplasm of the pancreas.

pancreatic juice pancreatic juices n
bukspott pankreassaft
A liquid secreted by the pancreas, containing a variety of enzymes.

pancreatitis pancreatitides pancreatitises n
pankreatit bukspottkörtelinflammation
Inflammation of the pancreas.

panda /ˈpændə/ pandas n
panda jättepanda pandabjörn
(colloquial, also, attributively) Short for giant panda (“Ailuropoda melanoleuca”). [from 19th c.]

pandeiro /pænˈdɛəɹəʊ/ pandeiros n
pandeiro

pandeism /-deɪ-/ /pænˈdiɪzəm/ /pænˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ pandeisms n
pandeism
(religion) A belief in a god who is both pantheistic and deistic, in particular a god who designed the universe and then became it and ceased to exist separately and act consciously with respect to it.

pandeist /pænˈdiːɪst/ pandeists n
pandeist
(religion) One who believes in pandeism, a blend of pantheism and deism.

pandemic /pænˈdɛmɪk/ more pandemic most pandemic adj
pandemisk
(epidemiology) Of a disease: epidemic over a wide geographical area and affecting a large proportion of the population; also, of or pertaining to a disease of this nature.

pandemic /pænˈdɛmɪk/ pandemics n
pandemi
(epidemiology) A pandemic disease; a disease that affects a wide geographical area and a large proportion of the population.

panegyrical more panegyrical most panegyrical adj
panegyrisk
Lavish with praise; admiring, approving, complimentary.

panel /ˈpænəl/ panels n
panel
A (usually) rectangular section of a surface, or of a covering or of a wall, fence etc.
A group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc. as on a television or radio broadcast for example.
ruta
A portion of a framed structure between adjacent posts or struts, as in a bridge truss.

panel discussion panel discussions n
paneldiskussion
A conversation about a specific topic conducted by a group of experts, usually either in the presence of an audience or in a broadcast (or both).

panel saw panel saws n
justersåg
Any type various types of light saws, used to cut large sheets of material, such as plywood.

panelist panelists n
paneldeltagare
(American spelling) A person who is a member of a panel.

panentheism /pænˈɛnθiɪzəm/ n
panenteism
(philosophy, religion) A doctrine that the universe subsists within God, but that God nevertheless transcends or has some existence separate from the universe.

panettone /ˌpanɪˈtəʊneɪ/ /ˌpanɪˈtəʊnɪ/ /ˌpænəˈtoʊni/ panettones panettoni n
panettone
A soft Italian sourdough brioche from Milan, with candied fruit, usually prepared for Christmas as a dessert.

pang of conscience pangs of conscience n
samvetskval
(often, in the plural) A feeling of shame, guilt, or embarrassment, resulting from behavior which one regrets.

pangolin /pæŋˈɡoʊlɪn/ /ˈpæŋɡəlɪn/ pangolins n
myrkott
The scaly anteater; any of several long-tailed, scale-covered mammals of the order Pholidota of tropical Africa and Asia, the sole extant genus of which is Manis.

panhandle /ˈpænˌhæn.dəl/ v
tigga
(US) To beg for money, especially with a container in hand for receiving loose change, especially on the street, and particularly, as a bum.

panic /ˈpænɪk/ panics n
panik
(uncountable) Overwhelming fear or fright, often affecting groups of people or animals; (countable) an instance of this; a fright, a scare.

panic /ˈpænɪk/ v
få panik
To cause (someone) to feel panic; also, to frighten (someone) into acting hastily.

panic attack panic attacks n
panikattack
A sudden period of intense anxiety, mounting physiological arousal, fear, stomach problems and discomfort that are associated with a variety of somatic and cognitive symptoms.

panic room panic rooms n
panikrum säkerhetsrum

panic-stricken more panic-stricken most panic-stricken adj
panikslagen
Very frightened, and unable to react sensibly because of panic.

panicgrass panicgrasses n
vipphirs
Any of several of the species of grass in the genus Panicum.

panicky /ˈpænɪki/ more panicky most panicky adj
panisk panikslagen
In a state of panic.

panjandrum /pænˈd͡ʒæn.dɹəm/ panjandra panjandrums n
högdjur höjdare
An important, powerful or influential person.

panna cotta /ˌpanə ˈkɒtə/ panna cottas n
pannacotta
A northern Italian dessert consisting of flavoured double cream set with gelatine, often served with fruit sauce or caramel syrup.

panorama /ˌpæn.əˈɹaː.mə/ /ˌpæn.əˈɹæm.ə/ /ˌpæn.əˈɹɑː.mə/ [ˌpɛən.əˈɹɑː.mə] [ˌpɛən.əˈɹɛəm.ə] panoramas panoramata n
panorama
An unbroken view of an entire surrounding area.
A picture or series of pictures representing a continuous scene.

panoramic /ˌpænəˈɹæmɪk/ more panoramic most panoramic adj
panoramisk vidsträckt
Of or pertaining to a panorama; with a wide view.

panpsychism /panˈsʌɪkɪz(ə)m/ /pænˈsaɪ(ˌ)kɪz(ə)m/ panpsychisms n
panpsykism
(philosophy, metaphysics, uncountable) The doctrine that all matter has a mental aspect.

pansexual /pænˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ pansexuals n
pansexuell
Someone who is attracted to all types of people regardless of gender.

pansexuality /ˌpæn.sɛk.sjuˈæl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpæn.sɛk.ʃuˈæl.ɪ.ti/ pansexualities n
pansexualitet omnisexualitet
A sexual orientation characterized by the potential for aesthetic attraction, romantic love and/or sexual desire for people regardless of their gender or sex.

pansy /ˈpæn.zi/ pansies n
pensé
A cultivated flowering plant, derived by hybridization within species Viola tricolor.

pant /pænt/ pants n
flämtning
A quick breathing; a catching of the breath; a gasp: the panting of animals such as a dog with their tong hung out- as a form of thermoregulation.

pant /pænt/ v
flåsa flämta
(ambitransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion or from eagerness or excitement; to respire with heaving of the breast; to gasp.

pantheism /ˈpæn.θi.ɪz.əm/ pantheisms n
panteism
(religion) The belief that the Universe is in some sense divine and should be revered. Pantheism identifies the universe with God but denies any personality or transcendence of such a God.

pantheist /ˈpænθiː.ɪst/ pantheists n
panteist
A person who believes in pantheism.

pantheistic /pænˈθiɪstɪk/ more pantheistic most pantheistic adj
panteistisk
Of or relating to pantheism.

pantheon panthea pantheons n
panteon
A temple dedicated to all the gods.

panther /ˈpeɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpæntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpænθə/ /ˈpænθɚ/ panthers n
panter
Any of various big cats with black fur; most especially, the black-coated leopard of India.
Any big cat of the genus Panthera.

panties n
trosor
Underpants for women and girls.

pantograph /ˈpantəɡɹaf/ /ˈpantəɡɹɑːf/ pantographs n
pantograf strömavtagare
(rail transport) A similarly-formed conductive device, now usually Z-shaped, that collects electric current from overhead lines for trains and trams.

pantomime /ˈpæn.təˌmaɪm/ /ˈpæn.təˌmʌɪm/ pantomimes n
pantomim mim
(UK) A traditional theatrical entertainment, originally based on the commedia dell'arte, but later aimed mostly at children and involving physical comedy, topical jokes, call and response, and fairy-tale plots. [from 18th c.]
Gesturing without speaking; dumb-show, mime. [from 18th c.]

pantomime /ˈpæn.təˌmaɪm/ /ˈpæn.təˌmʌɪm/ v
mima
(transitive) To make (a gesture) without speaking.
(transitive) To entertain others by silent gestures or actions.

pantry /ˈpantɹi/ /ˈpæntɹi/ [ˈpant(ʰ)ɹ̥i] [ˈpeənt(ʰ)ɹ̥i] [ˈpænt(ʰ)ɹ̥i] pantries n
skafferi
A small room, closet, or cabinet usually located in or near the kitchen, dedicated to shelf-stable food storage and/or storing kitchenware, like a larder, but smaller.

pants /pænts/ n
byxa
(chiefly, North America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Philippines) An outer garment that covers the body from the waist downwards, covering each leg separately, usually as far as the ankles; trousers. [from 19th c.]
underbyxa kalsonger trosor
(chiefly, UK) An undergarment that covers the genitals and often the buttocks and the neighbouring parts of the body; underpants. [from 19th c.]

pantsuit pantsuits n
byxdress byxdräkt
(US) A women's suit consisting of coordinated pants (trousers) and jacket

panty girdle panty girdles n
trosgördel
A type of control garment for women consisting of underpants with a built-in elasticated corset.

pap /pæp/ paps n
smörja
(uncountable) Food in the form of a soft paste, often a porridge, especially as given to very young children.
(uncountable, colloquial) Nonsense; pablum.

papacy /ˈpeɪ.pə.si/ papacies n
påvedöme
The office of the pope.

papakha papakhas n
kosackmössa
A fur or sometimes wool hat traditionally worn by men throughout the Caucasus and Central Asia; its shape varies from hemispherical to cylindrical, which may be slightly tapered in either direction.

papal /ˈpeɪpəl/ more papal most papal adj
påvlig påve-
Having to do with the pope or the papacy.

papaya /pəˈpaɪə/ /pəˈpɑːjə/ papayas n
papaya papaja
The fruit of this tree.

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ [ˈpeɪpə(r)] [ˈpeːpə(r)] [ˈpʰeɪpɚ] adj
pappers- papper
Made of paper.

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ [ˈpeɪpə(r)] [ˈpeːpə(r)] [ˈpʰeɪpɚ] papers n
papper
A sheet material typically used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.
papper artikel
(rock paper scissors) An open hand (a handshape resembling a sheet of paper), that beats rock and loses to scissors. It loses to lizard and beats Spock in rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock.
artikel papper
A written document, generally shorter than a book (white paper, term paper), in particular one written for the Government.

paper airplane paper airplanes n
pappersflygplan papperssvala pappersplan
(US) A toy airplane made by folding up a sheet of paper.

paper bag paper bags n
papperspåse papperskasse
A bag made of paper, especially a firm brown kind intended for use carrying groceries.

paper clip paper clips n
gem
A small, folded, wire or plastic device used to hold sheets of paper together.

paper cup paper cups n
pappersmugg
A disposable cup made out of paper and often lined with plastic or wax to prevent liquid from leaking out or soaking through the paper.

paper mill paper mills n
pappersbruk
A factory devoted to making paper from wood pulp and other ingredients.

paper tiger paper tigers n
papperstiger
(idiomatic) A seemingly fierce or powerful person, country or organisation without the ability to back up their words; apparently powerful but actually ineffective.

paper towel paper towels n
hushållspapper
(Britain) A sheet of absorbent paper dispensed in restrooms, usually used for drying washed hands.

paperback /ˈpeɪ.pɚ.bæk/ paperbacks n
pocketbok häftad pocket

paperless adj
papperslös
Without paper.
Relating to or involving the communication or storage of information electronically, rather than with paper.
(of a person) Lacking official documentation or evidence of identity.

papermaker papermakers n
pappersmakare
A person or company that makes paper

paperweight paperweights n
brevpress
A small, decorative, somewhat weighty object placed on one or more pieces of paper to keep them from fluttering away.

paperwork /ˈpeɪ.pɚ.wɚk/ /ˈpeɪ.pɚˌwɝk/ n
pappersarbete pappersjobb
routine work involving written documents

papier-mâché /ˌpapɪ.eɪ ˈmaʃeɪ/ /ˌpeɪpɚ məˈʃeɪ/ n
papier-maché
Torn-up paper and other possible materials mixed with paste or glue used to create, when the mass is dried, a durable sculptural object.

papillary more papillary most papillary adj
papillarisk
Having the properties or appearance of a papilla (nipple).

papist /ˈpeɪp.ɪst/ papists n
papist
(religious slur, Christianity) A Roman Catholic, whose loyalties are seen to be with the papacy in Rome.

paprika /pæpˈɹiːkə/ /pəˈpɹiːkə/ /ˈpæpɹɪkə/ paprikas n
paprika
A bright reddish orange colour resembling that of the ground spice.

papyrology papyrologies n
papyrologi
The study of papyrus, particularly the branch of archeology concerning ancient texts written on papyrus.

papyrus /pəˈpaɪɹəs/ papyri papyruses n
papyrus
(usually, uncountable) A plant (Cyperus papyrus) in the sedge family, native to the Nile river valley, paper reed.
(usually, uncountable) A material similar to paper made from the papyrus plant.
(countable) A scroll or document written on papyrus.

par excellence /ˌpɑɹ ˌɛksəˈlɑns/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˈɛksəlɑːns/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˈɛksəlɒ̃s/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˌɛksəˈlɑːns/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˌɛksəˈlɒ̃s/ adj
par excellence framför alla andra
Being a quintessential example of a general type.

para ice hockey n
paraishockey

parable /ˈpaɹəbəl/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.bəl/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.bəl/ parables n
liknelse parabel
A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.

parabola /pəˈɹæbələ/ parabolae parabolas parabolæ n
parabel
(geometry) The conic section formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to a tangent plane to the cone; the locus of points equidistant from a fixed point (the focus) and line (the directrix).

paraboloid paraboloids n
paraboloid
(mathematics) A surface having a parabolic cross section parallel to an axis, and circular or elliptical cross section perpendicular to the axis; especially the surface of revolution of a parabola.

parachute /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/ parachutes n
fallskärm
(aviation) A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object or person, causing them to float instead of falling.

parachute /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/ v
hoppa fallskärm
(intransitive) To jump, fall, descend, etc. using such a device.
(transitive) To introduce into a place using such a device.
(transitive) To place (somebody) in an organisation in a position of authority without their having previous experience there; used with in or into.

parachuting parachutings n
fallskärmshoppning
The sport or activity of jumping with a parachute.

parachutist parachutists n
fallskärmshoppare
Someone who jumps from an aircraft using a parachute, especially as a sport.

paraclete /ˈpæɹəkliːt/ paracletes n
paraklet
An advocate or helper.

parade /pəˈɹeɪd/ parades n
parad
A public procession, especially one commemorating a holiday or special event or (dated) in protest.

paradigm /ˈpeɪ.ɹə.daɪm/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪm/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.dɑɪm/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.daɪm/ paradigmata paradigms n
paradigm
A pattern, a way of doing something, especially a pattern of thought, a system of beliefs, a conceptual framework.

paradigm shift paradigm shifts n
paradigmskifte
(sciences) A radical change in thinking from an accepted point of view to a new one, necessitated when new scientific discoveries produce anomalies in the current paradigm. [from 1962]

paradisaic more paradisaic most paradisaic adj
paradisisk
Of or relating to paradise (or heaven)

paradise /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.daɪs/ paradises n
paradis himmel
(slang) The upper gallery in a theatre.

paradisiacal /pæɹədɪˈsaɪəkəl/ more paradisiacal most paradisiacal adj
paradisisk
Of or resembling paradise.

paradox /ˈpæɹ.əˌdɑks/ /ˈpæɹ.əˌdɒks/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌdɑks/ paradoxes n
paradox
An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.
(uncountable, philosophy) A state in which one is logically compelled to contradict oneself.

paradoxical /ˌpæɹəˈdɒksɪkəl/ /ˌpɛɹəˈdɑːksɪkəl/ more paradoxical most paradoxical adj
paradoxal
Having self-contradictory properties.

paraffin /ˈpæɹ.ə.fɪn/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.fɪn/ paraffins n
paraffin
(chemistry) Any member of the alkane hydrocarbons.

paraffin wax paraffin waxes n
paraffin
A waxy white solid hydrocarbon mixture used to make candles, wax paper, lubricants, and sealing materials.

paraglider paragliders n
skärmflygare
One who paraglides.
flygskärm
The complete equipment used for paragliding, consisting of a paraglider wing and a harness.

paragliding /ˈpæɹəɡlaɪdɪŋ/ n
skärmflygning
The sport of gliding with a paraglider.

paragraph /ˈpæɹəɡɹæf/ /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹæf/ paragraphs n
avsnitt paragraf stycke
A passage in text that starts on a new line, the first line sometimes being indented, and usually marks a change of topic.
(originally) A mark or note set in the margin to call attention to something in the text, such as a change of subject.

paragraph /ˈpæɹəɡɹæf/ /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹæf/ v
styckindela
To sort text into paragraphs.

parahockey n
parahockey

parakeet /paɹəˈkiːt/ /ˈpaɹəkiːt/ /ˈpɛɹəkit/ parakeets n
parakit
Any of various species of small parrot primarily of tropical regions. [from 16th c.]

parakeet auklet parakeet auklets n
papegojalka
A bird, Aethia psittacula, native to the islands and coast of Alaska.

paralinguistic /pæɹəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ /ˌpæɹəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
paralingvistisk
Of or pertaining to, or communicated through, paralanguage; of or pertaining to paralinguistics.

parallel /ˈpæɹ.əˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌlɛl/ adj
parallell
Equally distant from one another at all points.
Having the same overall direction; the comparison is indicated with "to".
(computing) Involving the processing of multiple tasks at the same time.

parallel /ˈpæɹ.əˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌlɛl/ v
liknas vid
Of a process etc: To be analogous to something else.

parallel bars n
barr
A set of apparatus consisting of two horizontal bars at a small distance apart, upon which acts of swinging and holding and jumping and dips are performed.

parallel cousin parallel cousins n
farbrorsbarn mostersbarn parallellkusin
(anthropology) The child of one's father's brother or of one's mother's sister; a cousin related via same-gender siblings rather than opposite-gender ones (the latter being a cross-cousin).

parallel park v
fickparkera
To park a vehicle with side parallel to the curb or the side of the road in line with other parked vehicles.

parallelepiped /ˌpæɹəlɛˈlɛpɪpɛd/ /ˌpæɹəˌlɛləˈpaɪpɪd/ parallelepipeds n
parallellepiped
(geometry) A solid figure, having six faces, all parallelograms, all opposite faces being similar and parallel.

parallelepipedic adj
parallellepipedisk

parallelize v
parallellisera
To make parallel (to each other).

parallelogram /ˌpæ.ɹə.ˈlɛl.ə.ˌɡɹæm/ parallelograms n
parallellogram
(geometry) A convex quadrilateral in which each pair of opposite edges are parallel and of equal length.

parallelogram of forces parallelograms of forces n
kraftparallellogram
(mechanics) A parallelogram, two adjacent sides of which are vectors having the same initial point and representing two forces acting simultaneously upon this point, such that the resultant of the forces is given by the diagonal of the parallelogram that passes through this point.

paralysis /pəˈɹæləsəs/ paralyses n
förlamning paralys
(pathology) The complete loss of voluntary control of part of a person's body, such as one or more limbs.

paralyze /ˈparəlʌɪz/ v
förlama
(transitive) To afflict with paralysis.

paralyzed more paralyzed most paralyzed adj
förstelnad lam orörlig paralyserad slagrörd

paramagnetism /ˌpæ.ɹə.ˈmæɡ.nə.tɪ.zəm/ paramagnetisms n
paramagnetism
(physics) The tendency of magnetic dipoles to align with an external magnetic field; materials that exhibit this tendency become temporary magnets.

paramecium /ˌpæ.ɹəˈmiː.si.əm/ /ˌpɛ.ɹəˈmi.si.əm/ paramecia parameciums n
toffeldjur
An oval-shaped protozoan organism of the genus Paramecium.

paramedic /ˌpæɹəˈmɛdɪk/ paramedics n
akutvårdare ambulanspersonal sjukvårdare
An individual trained to medically stabilize people through various interventions, victims of trauma or medical events outside of a hospital setting and preparing them for transport to a medical facility.

parameter /pəˈɹæm.ə.tɚ/ /pəˈɹæm.ɪ.tə/ [pəˈɹæm.ə.ɾɚ] parameters n
parameter
A value kept constant during an experiment, equation, calculation, or similar, but varied over other versions of the experiment, equation, calculation, etc.
(programming) An input variable of a function definition, that gets an actual value (argument) at execution time.

parameterize /pəˈɹæm.ɪ.təɹ.aɪz/ /pəˈɹæm.ɪ.tɹaɪz/ v
parametrisera
(transitive) To describe in terms of parameters.
(databases, programming, transitive) To rewrite (a database query, etc.) as a template into which parameters can be inserted.

parametric /pæɹ.əˈmet.ɹɪk/ /pæɹ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ [pæɹ.əˈmet͡ʃ.ɹɪk] [pæɹ.əˈmɛt͡ʃ.ɹɪk] [ˌpɛɹ.əˈmɛt͡ʃ.ɹɪk] adj
parametrisk

paramilitary /ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ adj
paramilitär
relating to a paramilitary [1935]

paramilitary /ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ paramilitaries n
paramilitär
A group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion, but which do not represent the formal forces of a sovereign power.
(colloquial) A member of a paramilitary group.

paramount /ˈpæɹəmaʊnt/ /ˈpæɹəˌmaʊnt/ /ˈpɛ-/ adj
överlägsen
(often, postpositive) Highest, supreme; also, chief, leading, pre-eminent.

paranoia /ˌpæɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/ paranoias paranoiæ n
paranoia skuggrädsla
The obsolete name for a psychotic disorder, now called delusional disorder, often (in one of 6 subtypes) characterized by delusions of persecution and perceived threat against the individual affected with the disorder, and often associated with false accusations and general mistrust of others
Extreme, irrational distrust of others.

paranoiac /ˌpæɹəˈnɔɪæk/ more paranoiac most paranoiac adj
paranoid
Pertaining to, or exhibiting, paranoia.

paranoid /ˈpæɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ more paranoid most paranoid adj
paranoia
Of, related to, or suffering from clinical paranoia

paranoid /ˈpæɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ paranoids n
paranoiker
Someone suffering from paranoia

paranoid schizophrenia paranoid schizophrenias n
paranoid schizofreni
(psychiatry) A form of schizophrenia that is accompanied by delusions, either of persecution, grandeur or jealousy.

paranormal more paranormal most paranormal adj
paranormal
That (ostensibly) cannot be explained by what scientists know; supernatural; especially of or pertaining to ghosts, spirits, and supposed abilities like telepathy.

paraphernalia /ˌpæɹəfəˈneɪli.ə/ /ˌpɛɹəfəˈneɪli.ə/ /ˌpɛɹəfɚˈneɪli.ə/ n
attiraljer
Miscellaneous items, especially the set of equipment required for a particular activity.

paraphilia /ˌparəˈfɪlɪ.ə/ paraphiliae paraphilias n
parafili
(sexology) Sexual arousal in response to sexual objects or situations which may interfere with the capacity for reciprocal affectionate sexual activity or lead to clinically significant distress or impairment (e.g. are obligatory, require participation of unconsenting individuals, lead to legal issues).

paraplegia paraplegias n
paraplegi
(pathology) A condition where the lower half of a patient's body is paralyzed and cannot move.

paraplegic /ˌpɛɹəpəˈlid͡ʒɪk/ /ˌpɛɹəˈplid͡ʒɪk/ adj
paraplegisk
Of, related to, or suffering from paraplegia. Paralyzed from the lower half of the body down.

paraplegic /ˌpɛɹəpəˈlid͡ʒɪk/ /ˌpɛɹəˈplid͡ʒɪk/ paraplegics n
paraplegiker
A person who suffers from paraplegia.

parapsychology /ˌpɛɹəˌsaɪˈkɑlədʒi/ parapsychologies n
parapsykologi
The study of alleged paranormal phenomena; psychic or occult phenomena, such as telepathy and ghosts.

parasite /ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ /ˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ parasites n
parasit
(pejorative) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. [from 16th c.]
(biology) An organism that lives on or in another organism of a different species, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism.

parasitic /ˌpæɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/ [ˌpæɹ.əˈsɪɾ.ɪk] [ˌpɛɹ.əˈsɪɾ.ɪk] more parasitic most parasitic adj
parasitär parasitisk
Of or pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite.

parasitize v
parasitera
(biology) To live on or in a host organism as a parasite.

parasol /ˈpæɹəˌsɒl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌsɑl/ parasols n
parasoll
A small light umbrella used as protection from the sun.

parasympathetic /ˌpa.ɹə.sɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ˌpæɹ.ə.sɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.ə.sɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ adj
parasympatisk
(neuroanatomy, neurology, relational) Of or relating to the part of the autonomic nervous system that inhibits or opposes the effects of the sympathetic nervous system. It consists of nerves arising from the brain and the lower end of the spinal cord and supplying the internal organs, blood vessels, and glands.

parasympathetic nervous system parasympathetic nervous systems n
parasympatiska nervsystemet
(neuroanatomy) One of the divisions of the autonomic nervous system, based between the brain and the spinal cord, that slows the heart and relaxes muscles.

parataxis /paɹəˈtaksɪs/ parataxes n
paratax
(grammar) Speech or writing in which clauses or phrases are placed together without being separated by conjunctions, for example "I came; I saw; I conquered".

parathyroid gland parathyroid glands n
bisköldkörtel paratyreoidea
(anatomy) Any one of four endocrine glands situated in the neck, usually within a thyroid gland, which produce parathyroid hormone.

paratransit paratransits n
färdtjänst
An auxiliary transit service without fixed routes or schedules, usually serving the disabled on demand. [From 1972.]

paratrooper paratroopers n
fallskärmsjägare
A type of soldier who is trained to enter combat zones by parachuting from aircraft.

paratyphoid fever paratyphoid fevers n
paratyfus
(pathology) Any of a variety of acute infectious intestinal diseases resembling typhoid fever but less severe, caused by eating food contaminated with certain bacteria of the genus Salmonella.

parbake v
förbakning
(transitive, cookery) To bake (bread or dough) partially so it can be rapidly frozen for storage.

parboil v
förvälla
To boil food briefly so that it is partly cooked.

parcel /ˈpɑɹsəl/ [ˈpʰaː.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑɹ.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑː.səɫ] parcels n
paket
A package wrapped for shipment.

parcel bomb parcel bombs n
paketbomb
A bomb, disguised as a parcel, set to explode when unwrapped.

parched /pɑɹt͡ʃt/ /pɑːtʃt/ more parched most parched adj
uttorkad
Dry.
Very thirsty.

parchment /ˈpɑːtʃmənt/ /ˈpʰɑɹt͡ʃmənt/ parchments n
veläng
pergament
A document made on such material.
Stiff paper imitating that material.

parchment paper parchment papers n
bakplåtspapper
Cellulose-based paper used in baking as a disposable nonstick surface.

pardon /ˈpaːdɘn/ /ˈpɑɹd(ə)n/ /ˈpɑːdn̩/ [ˈpʰäːɾɘn] [ˈpʰɑ˞dn̩] interjection
förlåt ursäkta va
Often used when someone does not understand what another person says.

pardon /ˈpaːdɘn/ /ˈpɑɹd(ə)n/ /ˈpɑːdn̩/ [ˈpʰäːɾɘn] [ˈpʰɑ˞dn̩] pardons n
ursäkt
Forgiveness for an offence.
amnesti benådning benådan
(legal) An order that releases a convicted criminal without further punishment, prevents future punishment, or (in some jurisdictions) removes an offence from a person's criminal record, as if it had never been committed.

pardon /ˈpaːdɘn/ /ˈpɑɹd(ə)n/ /ˈpɑːdn̩/ [ˈpʰäːɾɘn] [ˈpʰɑ˞dn̩] v
ursäkta
förlåta
(transitive) To forgive (a person).
benåda
(transitive, legal) To grant an official pardon for a crime.

pardon me phraseologicalUnit
ursäkta mig
(idiomatic) Sorry; said as an apology.

pardon my French /ˌpɑɹd(ə)n maɪ ˈfɹɛn(t)ʃ/ /ˌpɑːdn̩ maɪ ˈfɹɛn(t)ʃ/ v
ursäkta språket
(intransitive, idiomatic, often, humorous) To excuse the speaker's frankness of expression or profanity.

pare /pɛə(ɹ)/ /pɛɹ/ v
skala
(transitive) To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife.
göra avkall minska skala ned
(transitive, often, with down or back) To reduce, diminish or trim gradually something as if by cutting off.
verka
To trim the hoof of a horse.

pare down v
skära ner
(idiomatic, transitive) To reduce by paring or a similar gradual process.

pareidolia /ˌpæɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpæɹ.aɪˈdəʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpæɹ.iˈdoʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛɹ.iˈdoʊ.li.ə/ pareidolias n
pareidoli
(psychology) The tendency to interpret a vague stimulus as something known to the observer, such as interpreting marks on Mars as canals, seeing shapes in clouds, or hearing hidden messages in music.

parent /ˈpæɹ.ənt/ /ˈpɛə.ɹənt/ /ˈpɛɚ.ənt/ parents n
förälder
One of the two persons from whom one is immediately biologically descended; a mother or father. [from 15th c.]
A person who acts as a parent in rearing a child; a step-parent or adoptive parent.

parent company parent companies n
moderbolag
(business) A company that owns or controls one or more other companies.

parent-in-law parents-in-law n
svärförälder
One's spouse's parent.

parental leave parental leaves n
föräldraledighet
A leave of absence from a job for a parent to take care of a baby.

parenthesis /pəˈɹɛnθəsɪs/ parentheses n
parentes
A clause, phrase or word which is inserted (usually for explanation or amplification) into a passage which is already grammatically complete, and usually marked off with brackets, commas or dashes.
Either of a pair of brackets, especially round brackets, ( and ) (used to enclose parenthetical material in a text).

parenthesize /pəˈɹɛnθ.ə.saɪz/ v
sätta i parentes
To place text in parentheses.

parenthood parenthoods n
föräldraskap
The state of being a parent

parentless adj
förälralös
Having no (living) parent.

paresis /pəˈɹiːsɪs/ pareses n
pares
A paralysis which is incomplete or which occurs in isolated areas.
Inflammation of the brain as a cause of dementia or paralysis.

parfait /pɑɹˈfeɪ/ /pɑːˈfeɪ/ /ˈpɑɹfeɪ/ /ˈpɑːfeɪ/ parfaits n
parfait
An American parfait, a layered dessert often consisting of fruit, ice cream, pastries, whipped topping, etc. and served in a glass, often a parfait glass.

pariah /pəˈɹaɪə/ pariahs n
paria
Synonym of outcast: A person despised and excluded by their family, community, or society, especially a member of the untouchable castes in Indian society.

parietal lobe /pəˈɹaɪətəl ˌloʊb/ parietal lobes n
hjässlob parietallob
(anatomy) One of the four major divisions of the cerebrum of the brain.

parish /ˈpæɹɪʃ/ /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/ parishes n
församling
In the Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran and Roman Catholic Church, an administrative part of a diocese that has its own church.
The community attending that church; the members of the parish.
(US) An ecclesiastical society, usually not bounded by territorial limits, but composed of those persons who choose to unite under the charge of a particular priest, clergyman, or minister; also, loosely, the territory in which the members of a congregation live.
församling parish
A civil subdivision of a British county, often corresponding to an earlier ecclesiastical parish.

parish church parish churches n
församlingskyrka
A church that serves as the religious centre of a parish; the basic administrative unit of episcopal churches.

parishioner /pəˈɹɪʃnə(ɹ)/ /pəˈɹɪʃənə(ɹ)/ parishioners n
sockenbo
A member of a parish.

park /pɐk/ /pɑɹk/ [pɑɹk] [pʰäːk] [pʰɑɹk] [pʰɑːk] [pʰɒək] parks n
park
An area of land set aside for environment preservation or recreation.

park /pɐk/ /pɑɹk/ [pɑɹk] [pʰäːk] [pʰɑɹk] [pʰɑːk] [pʰɒək] v
parkera stanna
(transitive) To bring (something such as a vehicle) to a halt or store in a specified place.

park the bus v
parkera bussen

parka /ˈpɑɹkə/ /ˈpɑːkə/ parkas n
parkas
(clothing) A long jacket with a hood which protects the wearer against rain and wind.

parking /ˈpɑɹkɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːkɪŋ/ parkings n
parkering
The action of the verb to park.
p-plats parkering parkeringsplats
Space in which to park a car or other vehicle.

parking attendant parking attendants n
lapplisa parkeringsvakt trafikvakt
(UK) A person who issues tickets for parking violations.

parking brake parking brakes n
parkeringsbroms
A brake in a vehicle that can be set to avoid the vehicle rolling down a hill or being pushed away.

parking disc parking discs n
parkeringsskiva
A device placed inside a parked vehicle, indicating either the time of its arrival, or its legitimacy to park in a specified place

parking garage parking garages n
parkeringshus parkeringsgarage
(US) A building for vehicles to park in, typically with several floors and sometimes underground.

parking lot parking lots n
parkering parkeringsplats bilparkering
(North America, Philippines, Malaysia) An open area, generally paved, where automobiles may be left when not in use.

parking meter parking meters n
parkeringsmätare parkeringsautomat
A device, located by a parking space, that collects payment in exchange for the right to park a vehicle for a specified time.

parking space parking spaces n
parkering parkeringsplats
A space in which a car or other vehicle can be parked.

parking ticket /ˈpɑɹ.kɪŋ ˈtɪk.ɪt/ /ˈpɑː.kɪŋ ˈtɪk.ɪt/ parking tickets n
parkeringsbot
A legal summons issued for parking a motor vehicle in a place where such parking is restricted, or beyond the time paid for.

parkour /pɑɹˈkʊɹ/ /pɑːˈkɔː/ /pɑːˈkʊə/ n
parkour
(sport) An athletic discipline, in which practitioners traverse any environment in the most efficient way possible using their physical abilities, and which commonly involves running, jumping, vaulting, rolling, flipping, and other similar physical movements.

parlay /-li/ /ˈpɑɹˌleɪ/ /ˈpɑːleɪ/ v
reda ut
(transitive, by extension, generally) To convert (a situation, thing, etc.) into something better.

parliament /ˈpaːləmənt/ /ˈpɑɹləmənt/ /ˈpɑːləmənt/ /ˈpɑːlɪəmənt/ parliaments n
parlament ting riksdag
In many countries, the legislative branch of government, a deliberative assembly or set of assemblies whose elected or appointed members meet to debate the major political issues of the day, make, amend, and repeal laws, authorize the executive branch of government to spend money, and in some cases exercise judicial powers; a legislature. [from 14th c.]
A particular assembly of the members of such a legislature, as convened for a specific purpose or period of time (commonly designated with an ordinal number – for example, first parliament or 12th parliament – or a descriptive adjective – for example, Long Parliament, Short Parliament and Rump Parliament). [from 14th c.]

parliamentarian /ˌpɑː(ɹ)ləmənˈtɛəɹiən/ parliamentarians n
parlamentariker parlamentsledamot
(Commonwealth) A member of a parliament, congress or an elected national legislative body of another name.

parliamentary /ˌpaːləˈment(ə)ɹi/ /ˌpɑɹləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌpɑːləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
parlamentarisk
Of, relating to, or enacted by a parliament.

parlor /ˈpaːlɔː/ /ˈpɑɹlɚ/ /ˈpɑːlə/ parlors n
salong vardagsrum finrum
The living room of a house, or a room for entertaining guests; a room for talking; a sitting-room or drawing room
bar butik salong
A shop or other business selling goods or services specified by context.

parlour game parlour games n
sällskapsspel
Any of a number of amusing games played indoors with few props by the members of a social gathering.

parmesan /ˈpɑɹ.məˌʒɑn/ /ˈpɑː(ɹ).məˌzɑːn/ /ˈpɑːməˌzən/ /ˈpɑːmɪˌzæn/ /ˌpɑːmɪˈzæn/ parmesans n
parmesan parmesanost
A hard, full-fat Italian cheese from Parma.

parochial /pəˈɹoʊki.əl/ /pəˈɹəʊkɪəl/ more parochial most parochial adj
församlings- socken-
Pertaining to a parish.
trångsynt
Characterized by an unsophisticated focus on local concerns to the exclusion of wider contexts; elementary in scope or outlook.

parochialism parochialisms n
lokalpatriotism trångsynthet
The quality or state of being parochial; especially: selfish pettiness or narrowness (as of interests, opinions, or views).

parodist parodists n
parodiker
A person who parodies.

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ /ˈpɛɹədi/ parodies n
parodi
A work or performance that imitates another work or performance with ridicule or irony.
(countable, archaic) A popular maxim, adage, or proverb.

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ /ˈpɛɹədi/ v
parodiera
(transitive) To make a parody of something.

parole /pəˈɹoʊl/ [p(ʰ)ə.ˈɹəʊɫ] [pʰə.ˈɹʷoʊɫ] [pʰɹ̩.ˈoʊɫ] paroles n
villkorlig frigivning
(with on) Originally, one's oath or word of honour, given as a condition of release from custody; now specifically, describing the release of a former prisoner under certain conditions, especially the promise of good behaviour. [from 17th c.]
Conditional release of a prisoner (now especially before the end of a custodial sentence), or the term or state of such release; the system governing such releases. [from 17th c.]

paronomasia /pæɹənɵˈmeɪzɪə/ /pæɹənɵˈmeɪʒə/ paronomasias n
paranomasi
(rhetoric) A pun or play on words.

parosmia /-ˈɹɑs-/ /-ˈɹɒs-/ /pəˈɹɑz.mi.ə/ /pəˈɹɒz.mɪ.ə/ parosmias n
parosmi
(pathology) A distorted sense of smell, often resulting in the apparent detection of non-existent smells which are mostly unpleasant.

parotid gland parotid glands n
öronspottkörtel
(anatomy) Either of a pair of salivary glands located in front of and below each ear in humans.

parricide /ˈpæ.ɹɪ.saɪd/ parricides n
fadermördare modermördare
Someone who kills a relative, especially a parent.

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ /ˈpɛɹət/ parrots n
papegoja
A kind of bird, many species of which are colorful and able to mimic human speech, of the order Psittaciformes or (narrowly) of the family Psittacidae.
(metaphorical) A parroter; a person who repeats the words or ideas of others.

parrot crossbill parrot crossbills n
större korsnäbb
Loxia pytyopsittacus, a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.

parry /ˈpæɹi/ parries n
parering
A defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying.
(fencing) A simple defensive action designed to deflect an attack, performed with the forte of the blade.

parry /ˈpæɹi/ v
parera
To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc.).

parse /pɑɹs/ /pɑɹz/ /pɑːz/ [pʰɑːz] parses n
parsning syntaxanalys
(computing, linguistics) An act of parsing; a parsing.

parse /pɑɹs/ /pɑɹz/ /pɑːz/ [pʰɑːz] v
analysera
(linguistics, ambitransitive) To resolve (a sentence, etc.) into its elements, pointing out the several parts of speech, and their relation to each other by agreement or government; to analyze and describe grammatically. [from mid 16th c.]

parsec /ˈpɑɹ.sɛk/ /ˈpɑː.sɛk/ parsecs n
parsek parsec
(astronomy, metrology) Short for parallax second.

parseltongue pn
ormviskning
A fictional language of snakes in the Harry Potter universe.

parser /ˈpɑɹ.sɚ/ /ˈpɑː(ɹ).sə/ /ˈpɑː(ɹ).zə/ parsers n
parser
(computing) A computer program that parses.

parsimony /ˈpɑɹ.sə.ˌmoʊ.ni/ /ˈpɑː.sə.ˌməʊ.ni/ parsimonies n
sparsamhet snålhet
Great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.

parsley /ˈpɑː(ɹ)sli/ parsleys n
persilja
(countable, uncountable) A bright green, biennial herb, Petroselinum crispum, having many cultivars.
(uncountable) The leaves of this plant used in Middle Eastern, European, and American cooking.

parsnip /ˈpɑɹ.snɪp/ /ˈpɑː.snɪp/ parsnips n
palsternacka
A biennial plant, Pastinaca sativa, related to the carrot.
The root of the parsnip, when used as a vegetable.

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ parts n
en del av
del
A fraction of a whole.
A group inside a larger group.
A section of a document.
roll
Position or role (especially in a play).
stämma
(music) The melody played or sung by a particular instrument, voice, or group of instruments or voices, within a polyphonic piece.
bena
(US) The dividing line formed by combing the hair in different directions.

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ v
dra isär lämna separera skilja
sära
(transitive) To divide in two.
(intransitive) To be divided in two or separated.

part of speech parts of speech n
ordklass
(grammar) A linguistic category of words sharing syntactic or morphological behaviour and semantic properties, such as noun or verb.

part-time adj
deltids-
For, during, or involving less than the normal time for some activity, especially the number of hours an employee works.

part-timer part-timers n
deltidsanställd
Someone who is employed, or does something, part-time

partake /pɑɹˈteɪk/ /pɑːˈteɪk/ v
delta
(intransitive, formal) To take part in an activity; to participate.

partial /ˈpɑɹʃəl/ /ˈpɑːʃəl/ more partial most partial adj
partiell delvis
existing as a part or portion; incomplete
(mathematics) of or relating to a partial derivative or partial differential
partisk
biased in favor of a person, side, or point of view, especially when dealing with a competition or dispute

partial differential equation partial differential equations n
partiell differentialekvation
(calculus) A differential equation that involves the partial derivatives of a function of several variables.

partial order partial orders n
partiell ordning
(set theory, order theory) A binary relation that is reflexive, antisymmetric, and transitive.

partially /ˈpɑɹʃəli/ /ˈpɑːʃəli/ adv
delvis
To a partial degree or extent, incompletely.

partially ordered set partially ordered sets n
partiellt ordnad mängd
(set theory, order theory, loosely) A set that has a given, elsewhere specified partial order.

participant /pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt/ /pəɹˈtɪsəpənt/ participants n
deltagare
One who participates.

participate /pɑɹˈtɪsəpeɪt/ /pɑɹˈtɪsəpət/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpət/ v
delta deltaga
(intransitive) To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something). [from 16th c.]

participation /pɑɹˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ /pɑːˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ participations n
deltagande
The act of participating, of taking part in something.

participial adj
particip- participial-
(grammar) of, relating to, or being a participle

participle /pɑːˈtɪsɪpəl/ /ˈpɑɹtɪˌsɪpəl/ /ˈpɑːtɪsɪpəl/ participles n
particip
(grammar) A form of a verb that may function as an adjective or noun. English has two types of participles: the present participle and the past participle. In other languages, there are others, such as future, perfect, and future perfect participles.

particle /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ particles n
partikel
A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something. [from 14th c.]
(physics) Any of various physical objects making up the constituent parts of an atom; an elementary particle or subatomic particle. [from 19th c.]
(linguistics) A part of speech that has no inherent lexical definition but must be associated with another word to impart meaning, often a grammatical category: for example, the English word to in a full infinitive phrase (to eat) or O in a vocative phrase (O Canada), or as a discourse marker (mmm).

particle accelerator particle accelerators n
partikelaccelerator
A device that accelerates electrically charged particles to extremely high speeds, for the purpose of inducing high energy reactions or producing high energy radiation.

particle board particle boards n
spånskiva
(US, Canada, AU) a structural material manufactured from wood particles (such as chips and shavings) by pressing, and binding through resin

particle physics n
partikelfysik elementarpartikelfysik högenergifysik

particulars /pəˈtɪkjələz/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚz/ /pɚˈtɪkjəlɚz/ n
detaljer närmare omständigheter
The details or specifics of something.

parting /ˈpɑɹtɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːtɪŋ/ partings n
avsked avresa
A farewell, the act of departing politely.
bena
(British) The dividing line formed by combing the hair in different directions; part (US)

parting gift parting gifts n
avskedspresent
A gift given to someone who is leaving; a leaving present.

partition /pɑɹˈtɪ.ʃən/ /pɑɹˈtɪ.ʃɪn/ v
dela dela upp
To divide something into parts, sections or shares.

partitive partitives n
partitiv
(grammar) A partitive word, phrase or case.

partly /ˈpɑɹtli/ /ˈpɑːtli/ adv
dels
In part, or to some degree, but not completely.

partner /ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ /ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɑɹʔnɚ] partners n
partner
Someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest.
Someone with whom one dances in a two-person dance.
partner kompanjon
A member of a business or law partnership.
partner äkta hälft
A spouse or other person with whom one shares a domestic, romantic or sexual bond.

partner /ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ /ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɑɹʔnɚ] v
samarbeta
(intransitive, often, with with) To work or perform as a partner.

partner in crime partners in crime n
kumpan medbrottsling
A criminal accomplice.

partnership /ˈpɑɹtnɚʃɪp/ /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/ partnerships n
partnerskap kompanjonskap
The state of being associated with a partner.

partridge /ˈpɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɑːtɹɪd͡ʒ/ partridge partridges n
rapphöna
(ornithology) Any bird of a number of genera in the family Phasianidae, notably in the genera Perdix and Alectoris.

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ti/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ [ˈpʰɑ(ː)ɾi] [ˈpʰɑɹɾi] parties n
part
(legal) A person or group of people constituting a particular side in a contract or legal action.
fest party firande kalas partaj
A gathering of acquaintances so that one of them may offer items for sale to the rest of them.

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ti/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ [ˈpʰɑ(ː)ɾi] [ˈpʰɑɹɾi] v
festa parta partaja röja
(intransitive) To celebrate at a party, to have fun, to enjoy oneself.

party animal party animals n
partydjur festprisse
(idiomatic) A person known for frequent, enthusiastic attendance at parties, especially one whose partying behavior is exuberant or excessive.

party horn party horns n
flärpa ormblåsa
A paper or plastic tube which may be blown into to create a sound, and sometimes is rolled up in a coil which unrolls and straightens out when blown.

party leader party leaders n
partiledare
(politics) a person in charge of a political party.

party line party lines n
partilinje
(politics) The official policy of a political party or other organization.

party member party members n
partimedlem
(politics) A person who belongs to a political party.

party politics n
partipolitik

parvenu /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/ /ˈpɑɹ.və.nu/ /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/ /ˈpɑː.və.nuː/ parvenus n
uppkomling parveny
A person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class, especially through acquisition of wealth, privileges, or political authority but has not gained social acceptance by those within that new class.

pas de deux pas de deux n
pas de deux
(dance) A dance performed by two dancers.

pascal /pæsˈkæl/ /pæˈskæl/ /ˈpæskl̩/ /ˈpæskəl/ [pʰæsˈkʰæɫ] [pʰæˈskæɫ] pascals n
pascal
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of pressure and stress; one newton per square metre. Symbol: Pa.

pasha /ˈpæʃə/ /ˈpɑʃə/ pashas n
pascha
(historical) A high-ranking Turkish military officer, especially as a commander or regional governor; the highest honorary title during the Ottoman Empire.

paskha paskhas n
pasjka
A traditional Eastern Orthodox Easter dessert, made from curd.

pasque flower pasque flowers n
backsippa
Any of various deciduous perennial flowering plants, of the genus Pulsatilla, found in clumps in certain grassland areas.

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas] [pʰaːs] [pʰeəs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs] [pʰæs] [pʰɐːs] [pʰɑːs] [pʰɛəs] passes n
passage
An opening, road, or track, available for passing; especially, one through or over some dangerous or otherwise impracticable barrier such as a mountain range; a passageway; a defile; a ford.
pass
A document granting permission to pass or to go and come; a passport; a ticket permitting free transit or admission

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas] [pʰaːs] [pʰeəs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs] [pʰæs] [pʰɐːs] [pʰɑːs] [pʰɛəs] v
passera
(ditransitive) To cause to move or go; to send; to transfer from one person, place, or condition to another.
passa förflytta
(transitive) To cause to advance by stages of progress; to carry on with success through an ordeal, examination, or action; specifically, to give legal or official sanction to; to ratify; to enact; to approve as valid and just.
gå
(transitive) To transcend; to surpass; to excel; to exceed.

pass away v
gå bort
(archaic, literary) To disappear; to cease to be; to be no more.

pass off v
avlöpa
(intransitive) To happen.
To abate, to cease gradually.

pass on v
stå över
To skip or decline.

passage /ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ passages n
passage avsnitt
A paragraph or section of text or music with particular meaning.
antagande
The official approval of a bill or act by a parliament. [from 17th c.]
passage
A passageway or corridor.

passata /pəˈsɑːtə/ passatas n
passerade tomater
(UK) Sieved raw tomatoes.

passed pawn passed pawns n
fribonde
(chess) A pawn that has passed beyond enemy pawns on its own or adjacent files, and that hence has a clear run to the first or eighth rank.

passenger /ˈpæsənd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsənd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒɚ/ passengers n
passagerare resenär
One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew.

passenger car passenger cars n
personvagn
(rail, US) A railroad car designed to carry passengers.
personbil
(vehicle) A motor vehicle designed to carry (a few) passengers; a motorcar.

passenger pigeon passenger pigeons n
vandringsduva
A bird of the extinct species †Ectopistes migratorius, formerly endemic to North America.

passenger train passenger trains n
persontåg
(rail) A train whose primary function is to carry passengers.

passer-by /ˈpæs.ɚˌbaɪ/ /ˈpɑː.sə.baɪ/ /ˈpɑː.sə.bɑɪ/ passers-by n
förbipasserande förbigående
A person who is passing by (that is, walking past).

passing /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ passings n
bortgång
Death, dying; the end of something. [from 14th c.]

passing place passing places n
mötesplats
A place on a single-track road or bridge, only wide enough for one vehicle, where two vehicles travelling in opposite directions can pass each other.

passion /ˈpæʃən/ [ˈpʰæʃən] passions n
passion lidelse affekt glöd hänförelse kärlek
Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate.

passion fruit passion fruit passion fruits n
passionsfrukt passionsfruktkött
(uncountable) The flesh of the edible fruit.

passionate /ˈpæʃənət/ /ˈpæʃənɪt/ more passionate most passionate adj
lidelsefull passionerad
Fired with intense feeling.

passive /ˈpæs.ɪv/ more passive most passive adj
passiv
Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.
Taking no action.
(grammar) Being in the passive voice.

passive smoking n
passiv rökning
The inhalation of tobacco smoke by a non-smoker due to proximity to smokers.

passive voice passive voices n
passivum passiv form
(grammar) The form of a transitive verb in which its subject receives the action.

passive-aggression n
passiv aggressivitet
passive-aggressive behavior

passive-aggressive more passive-aggressive most passive-aggressive adj
passivaggressiv passivt aggressiv
(psychology) Showing passive, sometimes obstructionist resistance to following authoritative instructions in interpersonal or occupational situations.

passivism passivisms n
passivism
The quality or principle of being passive.

passport /ˈpæspɔɹt/ /ˈpɑːspɔːt/ passports n
pass
An official document normally used for international journeys, which proves the identity and nationality of the person for whom it was issued.

password /ˈpæswɜːd/ /ˈpæswɝd/ /ˈpɑːswɜː(ɹ)d/ passwords n
lösenord lösen
(military, security) A word relayed to a person to gain admittance to a place or to gain access to information.
lösenord
(computing, cryptography) A string of characters used to log in to a computer or network, to access a level in a video game, and so on; archetypally a word#Noun but nowadays often an alphanumeric#Adjective string or a phrase#Noun.

passé /pæˈseɪ/ /ˈpæ.seɪ/ more passé most passé adj
passé
(colloquial) Dated; out of style; old-fashioned.

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ more past most past adj
förgången förfluten
Having already happened; in the past; finished. [from 14th c.]

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ pasts n
dåtid förflutna
The period of time that has already happened, in contrast to the present and the future.

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ preposition
förbi över
Beyond in place or quantity
förbi
Passing by, especially without stopping or being delayed.

past paper past papers n
extenta
(education) An examination paper from a previous year.

past participle past participles n
perfektparticip
(grammar) A participle indicating a completed action or state.

past tense past tenses n
förfluten tid preteritum imperfekt
(grammar) A grammatical form (often a verb form) that refers to an event, transaction, occurrence, or object that happened (or had happened), or existed, at some time before now (the applicable reference time).

pasta /ˈpæstə/ /ˈpɐːstɘ/ /ˈpɐːstə/ /ˈpɑstə/ pastas paste n
pasta
(uncountable) Dough made from wheat and water and sometimes mixed with egg and formed into various shapes; often sold in dried form and typically boiled for eating.

pasta salad pasta salads n
pastasallad
A salad prepared with one or more types of pasta, almost always chilled, and most often tossed in a vinegar, oil, or mayonnaise-based dressing.

paste /peɪst/ v
klistra in
(transitive, computing) To insert a piece of media (e.g. text, picture, audio, video) previously copied or cut from somewhere else.

pasteurisation pasteurisations n
pastörisering
(British spelling) Heat-treatment of a perishable food to destroy heat-sensitive vegetative cells followed by immediate cooling to limit growth of the surviving cells and germination of spores.

pasteurize /ˈpæst͡ʃəɹaɪz/ /ˈpɑːstʃəɹaɪz/ v
pastörisera
(transitive) To heat food for the purpose of killing harmful organisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, molds, and yeasts.

pastiche /pæsˈtiːʃ/ pastiches n
pastisch
A work of art, drama, literature, music, or architecture that imitates the work of a previous artist.

pastille /pæsˈtil/ /ˈpæst(ɪ)l/ pastilles n
pastill
An often round and somewhat flat flavoured candy or sweet.
A candy- or sweet-like lozenge, which, when sucked, releases substances that soothe a sore throat, and sometimes vapours to help unblock the nose or sinuses.

pastime /ˈpæs.taɪm/ /ˈpɑːs.taɪm/ pastimes n
tidsfördriv förströelse
Something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.

pastor /ˈpæstɚ/ /ˈpɑːstə/ pastors n
pastor
(Protestantism) A minister or priest in a church.

pastoral /ˈpæs.tə.ɹəl/ /ˈpɑːstə.ɹəl/ /ˌpæsˈtɔːɹəl/ more pastoral most pastoral adj
pastoral
Of or pertaining to shepherds or herders of other livestock.

pastry /ˈpeɪstɹi/ pastries n
bakverk bakelse
(uncountable) The food group formed by the various kinds of pastries.

pastry bag pastry bags n
sprits
A flexible bag from which icing is forced through a small nozzle to make various designs of piping.

pastry wheel pastry wheels n
degsporre
A culinary tool for cutting pastry. It takes the form of a handle that bears a wheel, commonly with a fluted edge to make cuts with a decorative pattern.

pasture /ˈpæs.tɚ/ /ˈpæs.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɑːs.tjə/ /ˈpɑːs.t͡ʃə/ pastures n
bete betesmark beteshage
Land, specifically, an open field, on which livestock is kept for feeding.

pasty /ˈpeɪsti/ pastier pastiest adj
blek
pale, lacking colour, having a pallor

pat /pæt/ [pʰæt] [pʰæt̚] [pʰæˀt̚] pats n
klapp
A light tap or slap, especially with the hands

pat /pæt/ [pʰæt] [pʰæt̚] [pʰæˀt̚] v
klappa
To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.

patch /pæt͡ʃ/ patches n
lapp
A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole.

patchwork quilt patchwork quilts n
lapptäcke
(literally) A decorative quilt made of pieces of cloth having diverse sizes, colors, and shapes, sewn together either to form a regular pattern or in a deliberately mismatched fashion without a pattern.
sammelsurium
(figuratively, by extension) Something having a haphazard or disorganized structure; something composed of seemingly random parts.

pate /peɪt/ pates n
hjässa skult
(somewhat, archaic) The head, particularly the top or crown.

patellar reflex patellar reflexes n
knäreflex
The reflex which causes a bent knee to kick when the tendon below the patella (kneecap) is tapped.

paten /ˈpætən/ patens n
paten
(Christianity) The plate used to hold the host during the Eucharist.

patent /peɪ-/ /pæ-/ /ˈpeɪ-/ /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpæ-/ /ˈpætənt/ [pʰe̞ɪ-] [pʰæ̝ʔn̩t̚] patents n
patent
A declaration issued by a government agency that the inventor of a new invention has the sole privilege of making, selling, or using the claimed invention for a specified period.

patent /peɪ-/ /pæ-/ /ˈpeɪ-/ /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpæ-/ /ˈpætənt/ [pʰe̞ɪ-] [pʰæ̝ʔn̩t̚] v
patentera
To (successfully) register (a new invention) with a government agency to obtain the sole privilege of its manufacture, sale, and use for a specified period.

patent troll /ˈpætənt ˌtɹoʊl/ /ˈpætənt ˌtɹəʊl/ patent trolls n
patenttroll
(patent law, informal, derogatory) A company, person, etc., that owns and enforces patents in an aggressive and opportunistic manner, often with no intention of producing, marketing, or promoting the subjects of the patents.

paternal /pəˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/ more paternal most paternal adj
faderlig
Of or pertaining to one's father, his genes, his relatives, or his side of a family.

paternal aunt paternal aunts n
tant faster
A sister of someone’s father.
The wife of a sibling of someone’s father.

paternal grandfather paternal grandfathers n
farfar
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see paternal,‎ grandfather. (This entry is a translation hub.)

paternal grandmother paternal grandmothers n
farmor
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see paternal,‎ grandmother. (This entry is a translation hub.)

paternal uncle paternal uncles n
farbror far ingift onkel svåger
A brother or brother-in-law of one's father. (This entry is a translation hub.)

paternity leave paternity leaves n
faderskapsledighet
A leave of absence from a job for a father to care of a baby.

paternoster /-ˌnɑstɚ/ /ˈpɑtəɹˌnɔstɚ/ /ˈpɑːtəˌnɒstə(ɹ)/ paternosters n
paternosterhiss
A slow, continuously moving lift or elevator consisting of a loop of open-fronted cabins running the height of a building.
paternoster Herrens bön fadervår
(archaic) A patent medicine, so named because salesmen would pray the Lord's Prayer over it before selling it.

path /pæθ/ /pɑːθ/ [pʰaθ] [pʰeəθ] [pʰäːθ] [pʰæθ] [pʰɐːθ] [pʰɑːθ] [pʰɛəθ] paths n
stig
A trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians.
väg färdriktning kurs
A course taken.
väg färdriktning kurs sökväg
(computing) A human-readable specification for a location within a hierarchical or tree-like structure, such as a file system or as part of a URL.

path dependence path dependences n
spårbundenhet stigberoende
(countable) A situation in which the outcome varies with the route taken.

path tracing n
banspårning
(computer graphics) A Monte Carlo method of rendering images of three-dimensional scenes such that the global illumination is faithful to reality.

pathetic /pəˈθɛtɪk/ more pathetic most pathetic adj
patetisk
Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.

pathfinder pathfinders n
stigfinnare
One who discovers a way or path; one who explores untraversed regions.

pathogen /ˈpæθəd͡ʒn̩/ pathogens n
patogen smittämne
(pathology, immunology) Any organism or substance, especially a microorganism, capable of causing disease, such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or fungi. Microorganisms are not considered to be pathogenic until they have reached a population size that is large enough to cause disease.

pathogenesis pathogeneses n
patogenitet
The origin and development of a disease.
The mechanism whereby something causes a disease.

pathogenic more pathogenic most pathogenic adj
patogen
(pathology) Able to cause (harmful) disease.

pathological more pathological most pathological adj
patologisk
(medicine) Pertaining to pathology.

pathologist pathologists n
patolog
An expert in pathology; a specialist who examines samples of body tissues for diagnostic or forensic purpose.

pathology /pəˈθɒləd͡ʒi/ pathologies n
patologi
(academic, _, medicine) The academic biomedical specialty that advances the aspects of the biomedical sciences that allow for those clinical applications and their advancements over time.
Pathosis: any deviation from a healthy or normal structure or function; abnormality; illness or malformation.

pathos /ˈpeɪˌθoʊs/ /ˈpeɪˌθɑs/ /ˈpeɪˌθɒs/ /ˈpeɪˌθɔs/ /ˈpæˌθoʊs/ pathoses n
patos
(rhetoric) A writer or speaker's attempt to persuade an audience through appeals involving the use of strong emotions such as pity.

pathway /ˈpæθˌweɪ/ /ˈpɑːθˌweɪ/ pathways n
stig
A footpath or other path or track.

patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ patiences n
tålamod
The quality of being patient.
patiens
Any of various card games that can be played by one person. Called solitaire in the US and Canada.

patience is a virtue proverb
tålamod är en dygd
It is better to be patient than impatient.

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ more patient most patient patienter patientest adj
tålmodig
(of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ patients n
patient
A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

patina /pəˈtiː.nə/ /ˈpæ.tɪ.nə/ /ˈpætɪnə/ patinae patinas n
patina
The colour or incrustation which age and wear give to (mainly metallic) objects; especially, the green rust which covers works of art such as ancient bronzes, coins and medals.

patio /ˈpæti.əʊ/ /ˈpætioʊ/ patios n
terrass uteplats
A paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.
innergård
An inner courtyard typical of traditional houses in some regions of Spain.

patriarch /ˈpeɪtɹɪɑːk/ /ˈpeɪt͡ʃɹiɑɹk/ /ˈpætɹiɑːk/ patriarchs n
patriark
(Christianity) The highest form of bishop, in the ancient world having authority over other bishops in the province but now generally as an honorary title; in Roman Catholicism, considered a bishop second only to the Pope in rank. [from 9th c.]
The male head of a household or nuclear family.

patriarchal more patriarchal most patriarchal adj
patriarkalisk patriarkal
Relating to a system run by males, rather than females; relating to a patriarchy.

patriarchate /ˈpeɪtɹiɑːkət/ /ˈpeɪtɹiˌɑɹkeɪt/ /ˈpeɪtɹiˌɑɹkət/ /ˈpætɹiɑːkət/ patriarchates n
patriarkat
(Christianity) The term of office of a Christian patriarch.
The office or ecclesial jurisdiction of such a patriarch.
The office-space occupied by a patriarch and his staff.

patriarchy /ˈpejt͡ʃɹiɑɹki/ /ˈpeɪ̯tɹɪɑːkɪ/ /ˈpætɹɪɑːkɪ/ /ˈpɛjtɹɪjɑːkɪj/ patriarchies n
patriarkat patriarki
(anthropology, history) A social system in which the father is head of the household, having authority over women and children, and in which lineage is traced through the male line.
A power structure in which men are dominant.

patrician /pətɹˈɪʃən/ patricians n
patricier
(Ancient Rome) A member of any of the families constituting the populus Romanus, or body of Roman citizens, before the development of the plebeian order; later, one who, by right of birth or by special privilege conferred, belonged to the senior class of Romans, who, with certain property, had by right a seat in the Roman Senate.

patricide /ˈpætɹɪsaɪd/ patricides n
fadersmord
Murder of one's father.
fadermördare
A murderer of his/her own father.

patriot /ˈpeɪ.tɹi.ət/ /ˈpæ.tɹi.ət/ patriots n
patriot
A person who loves and zealously supports and defends their country.

patriotic /peɪ.tɹi.ˈɑ.tɪk/ /peɪ.tɹi.ˈɒ.tɪk/ /pæt.ɹi.ˈɒ.tɪk/ more patriotic most patriotic adj
patriotisk
Inspired by or showing patriotism; done out of love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country

patriotism /ˈpeɪtɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ /ˈpætɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ patriotisms n
patriotism
Love of one's country; devotion to the welfare of one's compatriots; passion which inspires one to serve one's country.

patrol /pəˈtɹoʊl/ /pəˈtɹəʊl/ patrols n
patrull
(military) A going of the rounds along the chain of sentinels and between the posts, by a guard, usually consisting of three or four men, to insure greater security from attacks on the outposts.
(military) The guards who go the rounds for observation; a detachment whose duty it is to patrol.
Any perambulation of a particular line or district to guard it; also, the people thus guarding.

patrol car patrol cars n
polisbil
A police car.

patron /ˈpeɪ.tɹən/ patrons n
stamkund

patron saint /ˈpeɪtɹən ˈseɪnt/ patron saints n
skyddshelgon
(Christianity) A saint conceived as the patron (protector or supporter) of a particular place, group, person, or activity, for whom or for which his or her intercession is specially invoked.

patronize /ˈpeɪtɹənaɪz/ /ˈpætɹənaɪz/ v
mästra nedlåtande
(transitive) To assume a tone of unjustified superiority toward; to talk down to, to treat condescendingly.

patronymic /ˌpætɹəˈnɪmɪk/ patronymics n
patronymikon fadersnamn
(by extension) A name acquired from one's father's, grandfather's or earlier (male) ancestor's first name. Some cultures use a patronymic where other cultures use a surname or family name; other cultures (like Russia) use both a patronymic and a surname.

pattern /ˈpatn̩/ /ˈpatən/ /ˈpætɚn/ patterns n
mönster mall
Something from which a copy is made; a model or outline. [from 14th c.]
mönster
A design, motif or decoration, especially formed from regular repeated elements. [from 16th c.]
A particular sequence of events, facts etc. which can be understood, used to predict the future, or seen to have a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship. [from 19th c.]

pattern recognition n
mönsterigenkänning

patty /ˈpæti/ patties n
biff
(US, Australia, New Zealand) A flattened portion of ground meat or a vegetarian equivalent, usually round but sometimes square in shape.

paucal /ˈpɔkəl/ /ˈpɔːkəl/ adj
fåtal paucalis
(linguistics) Expressing a relatively small quantity or degree.

paucal /ˈpɔkəl/ /ˈpɔːkəl/ n
fåtal paucalis paukalis
(grammar) A language form referring to a few of something (three to around ten), as a small group of people; contrast singular, dual, trial, and plural.

paucity /ˈpɑ.sɪ.ti/ /ˈpɒs.ɪ.ti/ /ˈpɔs.ɪ.ti/ [ˈpɑ.sɪ.ɾi] [ˈpɔs.ɪ.ɾi] paucities n
fåtalighet knapphet
Fewness in number; too few.

paunch /pɑːntʃ/ /pɔːnt͡ʃ/ paunches n
våm
The first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant, the rumen.
buk
The belly of a human, especially a large, fat protruding one.

pauper /ˈpoː.pə/ /ˈpɑ.pɚ/ /ˈpɔ.pɚ/ /ˈpɔː.pə/ paupers n
fattighjon fattiglapp
One who is extremely poor.

pauperism pauperisms n
fattigdom
The state of being a pauper; poverty.

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ pauses n
paus vila
A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ v
vila
(intransitive) To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.
pausa
(intransitive) To hesitate; to hold back; to delay.
(transitive) To halt the play or playback of, temporarily, so that it can be resumed from the same point.

pave /peɪv/ v
asfaltera stenlägga
(Canada, US) To cover with stone, concrete, blacktop or other solid covering, especially to aid travel.

pave the way /ˈpeɪv ðə ˈweɪ/ v
bana väg
(transitive with for) To make future progress or development easier.

pavement /ˈpeɪvmənt/ pavements n
stenläggning
(now, chiefly, North America) A paving (paved part) of a road or other thoroughfare; the roadway or road surface. [from 13th c.]

pavilion /pəˈvɪljən/ pavilions n
paviljong
A structure, sometimes temporary, erected to house exhibits at a fair, etc.

paving stone paving stones n
gatsten
One of many flat stones used to pave an outdoor area.

pavlova /pævˈloʊvə/ pavlovas n
pavlova
(chiefly, Australia, and, New Zealand, foods) A meringue dessert usually topped with fruit and cream. [From 1927.]

paw /poː/ /pɑ/ /pɔ/ /pɔː/ paws n
tass
The soft foot of a mammal or other animal, generally a quadruped, that has claws or nails; comparable to a human hand or foot.

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ pawns n
bonde
(chess) The most numerous chess piece, or a similar piece in a similar game. In chess, each side starts with eight; moves are only forward, and attacks are only diagonally or en passant.
bricka bonde
(figurative) Someone who is being manipulated or used to some end.
pant
An instance of pawning something.
pant pantbank
(rare) A pawnshop; pawnbroker.

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ v
pantsätta
To give as security on a loan of money; especially, to deposit (something) at a pawn shop.

pawnbroker /ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)/ pawnbrokers n
pantlånare
A person who makes monetary loans at interest, taking personal property as security – which may be sold if not redeemed.

pawnshop /ˈpɔnʃɑp/ /ˈpɔːnʃɒp/ pawnshops n
pantbank
The business premises of a pawnbroker; where loans are made, with personal property as security

pawpaw /ˈpɑːpɑː/ /ˈpɔːpɔː/ pawpaws n
pawpaw
The fruit of these trees.

pax /pæks/ pax n
pax
(informal, usually, in the plural) A passenger; passengers.

pay /peɪ/ [pʰeɪ] v
betala erlägga
(transitive) To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
betala löna
(transitive) To be profitable for.

pay back /peɪ bæk/ v
ge igen hämnas betala bak betala tillbaka betala tillbaks ge betalt för gammal ost
(figuratively) To avenge, to exact revenge.

pay gap /ˈpeɪ ɡæp/ pay gaps n
lönegap
The difference in salaries between one group and another.

pay packet pay packets n
lönekuvert
A sealed envelope containing a person's wages.

payday /ˈpeɪdeɪ/ paydays n
avlöningsdag lönedag
The day of the week or month, or the specific day, on which an employee's wages or salary is paid.

payday loan payday loans n
sms-lån snabblån
A small, short-term unsecured loan of money at an extremely high interest rate.

payer /ˈpeɪ.ɚ/ payers n
betalare
One who pays; specifically, the person by whom a bill or note has been, or should be, paid.

payload /ˈpeɪloʊd/ payloads n
nyttolast
That part of a cargo that produces revenue.
The total weight of passengers, crew, equipment, and cargo carried by an aircraft or spacecraft.
That part of a rocket, missile, propelled stinger, or torpedo that is not concerned with propulsion or guidance, such as a warhead or satellite.

payment /ˈpeɪmənt/ payments n
betalning
(uncountable) The act of paying.
(countable) An instance of that act; a sum of money paid in exchange#Noun for goods or services, or the transaction#Noun that conveys it.

payment card payment cards n
kontokort
(banking) A card, such as a credit card or debit card, which can be used for payment of goods or services.

payroll /ˈpeɪɹoʊl/ /ˈpeɪɹəʊl/ payrolls n
lönelista
A list of employees who receive salary or wages, together with the amounts due to each.

payslip payslips n
lönespec lönespecifikation
A small document, included with an employee's wage or salary, giving details of money earned and tax and insurance paid.

paywall /ˈpeɪ.wɔːl/ paywalls n
betalvägg
(informal, computing) A feature of a website, application or service that only allows access to certain content or functions upon payment.

pc pcs n
st.
piece

pcs n
st.
pieces

pe /peɪ/ n
pe
The seventeenth letter of many Semitic alphabets/abjads (Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew פ, Syriac ܦ, and others; Arabic has the analog faa).

pea /piː/ peas n
ärt ärta
Any plant of the family Fabaceae.
ärta ärt
(culinary) The edible seed of Pisum sativum; the green pea.
(culinary) The edible seed of various other pea plants.

pea soup more pea soup most pea soup adj
ärtsoppa
Of the color of pea soup.

peace /piːs/ peaces n
fred frid lugn ro sinnesfrid sinneslugn
A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony; absence of violence.
frid harmoni fred
Harmony in personal relations.
fred frid
A state free of war, in particular war between different countries.

peace and quiet n
lugn och ro
Tranquility; freedom from stress or interruptions.

peace be upon him /piːs biː əˈpɒn ˈhɪm/ interjection
Guds frid och välsignelser vare med honom
(Islam) an honorific phrase used by Muslims after any mention in speech or print of holy persons
(Judaism) an honorific phrase used by some Jews after mentioning the deceased in speech or print

peace of mind n
sinnesfrid sinnesro
The absence of mental turmoil or anxiety.

peace pipe peace pipes n
fredspipa
A tobacco pipe smoked ceremonially in certain Native American cultures that symbolizes peace among those who smoke it, and among whom it is passed around from person to person.

peace process peace processes n
fredsprocess
Negotiations towards the peaceful settlement of a long-running conflict.

peace treaty peace treaties n
fredsfördrag fred fredsavtal fredsslut fredsverk
An agreement to end fighting or conflict.

peaceable /ˈpiːsəb(ə)l/ more peaceable most peaceable adj
fredsälskande
Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.). [from 14th c.]

peacefulness peacefulnesses n
frid
The state of being peaceful.

peacekeeping /ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ/ peacekeepings n
fredsbevarande
The act of preserving peace, specifically between hostile groups or states, especially by a sanctioned military force. [from 17th c.]
(as a noun modifier) (for example) a peacekeeping force.

peacemaker /ˈpiːsmeɪkə(ɹ)/ peacemakers n
fredsstiftare
A person who restores peace, especially by settling disputes; one who engages in peacemaking.

peacetime /ˈpiːstaɪm/ peacetimes n
fredstid
The period of time when a nation or people is at peace, not fighting a war.

peach /piːt͡ʃ/ peaches n
persika persikoträd
A tree (Prunus persica), native to China and now widely cultivated throughout temperate regions, having pink flowers and edible fruit.
persika
The soft juicy stone fruit of the peach tree, having yellow flesh, downy, red-tinted yellow skin, and a deeply sculptured pit or stone containing a single seed.
(color) A light yellow-red colour.

peach blossom peach blossoms n
persikablomma
The flower of a peach tree that will eventually turn into a peach.
fläckig hallonspinnare
Thyatira batis, a species of moth.

peach fuzz n
fjun
(literally) The fibrous material covering the skin of a peach fruit, e.g. as opposed to the fuzzless skin of a nectarine.
(figuratively) Lightly or sparsely grown hair, especially facial hair.

peachfuzz n
fjunmustasch
(informal) The soft, scanty beard of an adolescent male.
fjun
(rare, nonstandard) The fuzz found on the skin of a peach.

peachy /ˈpiːt͡ʃi/ peachier peachiest adj
persikoaktig persikolik persikoliknande
Resembling a peach, peach-like.
finemang finfin toppen
(colloquial) Very good, excellent.

peacock /ˈpikɑk/ /ˈpiːkɒk/ peacocks n
påfågel
A peafowl (of the genus Pavo or Afropavo), either male or female.
(entomology) Any of various Asian species of papilionid butterflies of the genus Papilio.

peacock butterfly peacock butterflies n
påfågelöga
Aglais io, a red butterfly with distinctive large eyespots, of the family Nymphalidae.

peafowl /ˈpiːˌfaʊl/ peafowls n
påfågel
A pheasant of the genus Pavo or Afropavo, notable for the extravagant tails of the males; a peacock (unspecified sex).

peak /piːk/ peaks n
topp
A point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap.
(mathematics) A local maximum of a function, e.g. for sine waves, each point at which the value of y is at its maximum.
topp spets
(geography) The top, or one of the tops, of a hill, mountain, or range, ending in a point.

peak oil n
oljekrön
The peak of the Earth's oil production.

peak season peak seasons n
högsäsong
In the tourist industry, the period of highest demand.

pean /piːn/ adj
guldkontrahermelin
(tincture) : In blazon, a heraldic fur of a black field. with gold spots

peanut /ˈpiˌnʌt/ /ˈpiːnʌt/ peanuts n
jordnöt
A legume resembling a nut, the fruit of the plant Arachis hypogaea, native to South America.

peanut butter /ˈpi.nʌtˌbʌ.tɚ/ /ˈpiːnʌtˌbʌ.tə/ /ˌpiːnʌtˈbʌ.tə/ peanut butters n
jordnötssmör
A spread made from ground peanuts.

peanut milk peanut milks n
jordnötsdryck jordnötsmjölk
A milky liquid made from peanuts and used as a milk substitute.

peanuts /ˈpiˌnʌts/ /ˈpiːnʌts/ n
spottstyver struntsumma
(informal, figurative) Especially of a salary: a very insufficient or small amount.

pear /pɛə/ /pɛɚ/ /ˈpiːə(r)/ [pʰeə] pears n
päron päronträd pära
A type of fruit tree (Pyrus communis).

pear tree /ˌpɛə ˈtɹiː/ /ˌpɛɚ ˈtɹi/ pear trees n
päronträd
A tree of the genus Pyrus, which bears the pears as fruits.

pear-shaped more pear-shaped most pear-shaped adj
päronformad
Having a shape of a (typical western) pear, or in cross-section, like the cross-section of a pear.

pearl /pɜːl/ /pɝl/ [pʰəːɫ] [pʰɚɫ] pearls n
pärla
A shelly concretion, usually rounded, and having a brilliant luster, with varying tints, found in the mantle, or between the mantle and shell, of certain bivalve mollusks, especially in the pearl oysters and river mussels, and sometimes in certain univalves. It is usually due to a secretion of shelly substance around some irritating foreign particle. Its substance is the same as nacre, or mother-of-pearl. Round lustrous pearls are used in jewellery.
(figuratively) Something precious.
(uncountable, typography, printing, dated) The size of type between diamond and agate, standardized as 5-point.

pearl barley n
korngryn pärlgryn
Barley that has had the husk and bran removed.

pearl millet pearl millets n
pärlhirs
A widely grown millet (Cenchrus americanus, syn. Pennisetum glaucum).

pearl necklace pearl necklaces n
pärlhalsband
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pearl,‎ necklace.

pearl of wisdom pearls of wisdom n
pärla av visdom
(idiomatic, often, sarcastic) A succinct, insightful saying, piece of advice, or moral precept.

peasant /ˈpɛzənt/ peasants n
bonde
A member of the lowly social class that toils on the land, constituted by small farmers and tenants, sharecroppers, farmhands and other laborers on the land where they form the main labor force in agriculture and horticulture.
lantis
A country person.

peashooter /ˈpiˌʃutəɹ/ /ˈpiːˌʃuːtə(ɹ)/ [-ɾəɹ] peashooters n
blåsrör ärtbössa ärtpistol
(weaponry, slang) Any small or ineffective gun or weapon.

peat /piːt/ peats n
torv
Soil formed of dead but not fully decayed plants found in bog areas, often burned as fuel. [from 14th c.]

peat bog peat bogs n
torvmosse
a bog in which the soil is formed from peat.

pebble /ˈpɛb.əl/ pebbles n
småsten
A small stone, especially one rounded by the action of water.

pebble-bed reactor pebble-bed reactors n
kulbäddsreaktor
A form of nuclear reactor using spherical fuel elements which are individually processed and fed through the reactor.

pecan /piːˈkæn/ /piːˈkɑːn/ /pəˈkɑːn/ /pəˈkɒn/ /pəˈkɔːn/ /pɪˈkæn/ /pɪˈkɑːn/ /pɪˈkɔːn/ /ˈpiːkæn/ /ˈpiːkɑːn/ /ˈpiːkən/ /ˈpɪkæn/ pecans n
pekannöt pekanhickory
A smooth, thin-shelled, edible oval nut of this tree.

peccadillo /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.loʊ/ /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.ləʊ/ peccadilloes peccadillos n
felsteg försyndelse småsynd
A small flaw or sin.
förseelse lagöverträdelse
A petty offense.

peck /pɛk/ pecks n
puss
A small kiss.

peck /pɛk/ v
picka
To seize and pick up with the beak, or as if with the beak; to bite; to eat; often with up.
pussa
To kiss briefly.

pecking order pecking orders n
hackordning
The usually informal hierarchy of authority or command, often partial or approximate, as determined by the especially natural propensity for domination of different members of a specific group over each other, such as older brothers and sisters over their younger siblings.

pectin /ˈpɛktɪn/ pectins n
pektin
(carbohydrate) A polysaccharide extracted from the cell walls of plants, especially of fruits; under acidic conditions it forms a gel. It is often used in processed foods, especially jellies and jams where it causes thickening (setting).

pectineus pectinei n
kammuskel
(anatomy) A flat quadrangular muscle, situated at the anterior part of the upper and medial aspect of the thigh, whose primary function is hip flexion.

pectoral sandpiper pectoral sandpipers n
tuvsnäppa
Calidris melanotos, a small migratory wader that breeds in North America and Asia, wintering in South America and Oceania, and eats small invertebrates.

peculiar /pəˈkjul.jɚ/ /pəˈkjuː.li.ə/ /pɪˈkjul.jɚ/ /pɪˈkjuː.li.ə/ /pɪˈkjʉː.li.ə/ more peculiar most peculiar adj
säregen utmärkande
Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.

peculiarity /pɪˌkjuliˈɛɹɪti/ /pɪˌkjuːliˈæɹɪti/ peculiarities n
egenhet
That which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; particularity.

pecuniary /pəˈkjuniɛɹi/ /pɪˈkjuːn(jə)ɹi/ adj
pekuniär monetär penning
Of, or relating to, money; monetary, financial.

pedagogical more pedagogical most pedagogical adj
pedagogisk
Of, or relating to pedagogy; teaching.

pedagogue /ˈpɛdəɡɒɡ/ pedagogues n
pedagog
A teacher or instructor of children; one whose occupation is to teach the young.

pedagogy /ˈpɛdəˌɡoʊd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛdəˌɡɑd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡi/ pedagogies n
pedagogik
The profession of teaching.

pedal /ˈpiːdəl/ /ˈpɛdəl/ pedals n
pedal trampa
A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano

pedal /ˈpiːdəl/ /ˈpɛdəl/ v
trampa
To operate a pedal attached to a wheel in a continuous circular motion.

pedal car pedal cars n
trampbil
A large toy car, typically for small children, which is operated by pedals.

pedal to the metal adv
gasen i botten plattan i mattan
at maximum speed

pedalo /ˈpɛdələʊ/ pedaloes pedalos n
trampbåt pedalbåt
(UK, watercraft) A small boat propelled by pedals that directly turn external paddles, used for recreation.

pedant /ˈpɛdənt/ pedants n
pedant
A person who is overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning.

pedantic /pəˈdæn.tɪk/ more pedantic most pedantic adj
pedantisk petnoga
Being overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning, like a pedant.

pedantry /ˈpɛd.ən.tɹi/ pedantries n
pedanteri
An excessive attention to detail or rules.

peddler peddlers n
nasare krämare handelsresande handlande hälare hökare
An itinerant seller of small goods.
Krösa-Maja
(figurative) A fake-news disseminator; A conspiracy-theory propagator.

pederast /ˈpi.də.ɹæst/ /ˈpɛd.ɚ.ɹæst/ pederasts n
pederast
A man who is engaged in an erotic relationship with an adolescent boy; a practitioner of pederasty.

pederastic more pederastic most pederastic adj
pederastisk
Relating to a man's erotic love for adolescent boys.

pederasty /ˈpi.də.ɹæs.ti/ /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹæs.ti/ /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹəs.ti/ pederasties n
pederasti
Erotic love, sexually expressed or chaste, between a man and an adolescent boy.
(archaic) Anal intercourse in general, usually between a man and an adolescent boy.

pedestal /ˈpɛdɪstəl/ pedestals n
piedestal
(architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ more pedestrian most pedestrian adj
fotgängare
(not comparable) Of or intended for those who are walking.

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ pedestrians n
fotgängare
A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.

pedestrian crossing pedestrian crossings n
övergångsställe
A place where pedestrians are permitted to or advised to cross a street.

pediatric adj
pediatrik
(American spelling) Of or pertaining to pediatrics, the branch of medicine dealing with the care and treatment of children.

pediatrician /piːdɪəˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌpidi.əˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ pediatricians n
barnläkare pediatriker
(American spelling) A physician that specializes in pediatrics; the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

pediatrics /ˌpidiˈætɹɪks/ /ˌpiːdɪˈætɹɪks/ n
pediatrik
(American spelling, medicine) The branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of children and adolescents.

pedicure /ˈpɛ.dɪ.kjʊɹ/ pedicures n
pedikyr fotvård
A cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails.

pedigree /ˈpɛd.ɪ.ɡɹi/ pedigrees n
antavla stamtavla stamträd
A chart, list, or record of ancestors, to show breeding, especially distinguished breeding. [from 15th c.]

pediment /ˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/ pediments n
fronton
(architectural element) A classical architectural element consisting of a triangular section or gable found above the horizontal superstructure (entablature) which lies immediately upon the columns; fronton.

pedometer /pɪˈdɑmətɚ/ /pɪˈdɒmətə/ pedometers n
stegräknare
A device, often electronic, that measures the number of steps taken, and thus estimates the distance walked.

pedophile /ˈpe.dəˌfɑel/ /ˈpiː.dəˌfaɪl/ /ˈpɛ.doʊˌfaɪl/ /ˈpɛ.dəʉˌfɑel/ /ˈpɛ.dəˌfaɪl/ pedophiles n
pedofil
(by extension, common use) An adult who is sexually attracted to or engages in sexual acts with a child.

pedophilia /ˌpe.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpiː.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛ.dəˈfi.li.ə/ pedophilias n
pedofili
Sexual attraction by adults and adolescents to children, specifically prepubescent children.
(by extension, proscribed) Sexual activity between adults and children; the act of child molestation.

pee /ˈpiː/ pees n
kiss

pee /ˈpiː/ v
kissa pinka pissa

peek /piːk/ v
tjuvkika glutta kika slänga ett öga
(informal) To look slyly, or with the eyes half closed, or through a crevice; to peep.

peekaboo n
tittut
(games) A game for a small child in which one covers one's face, then suddenly reveals it, saying "Boo!" or "Peekaboo!".

peel /piːl/ [pʰiəɫ] [pʰiːɫ] peels n
skal
(usually, uncountable) The skin or outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, etc.
brödspade
A shovel or similar instrument, now especially a pole with a flat disc at the end used for removing pizza or loaves of bread from a baker's oven.

peel /piːl/ [pʰiəɫ] [pʰiːɫ] v
skala
(transitive) To remove the skin or outer covering of.
(transitive) To remove something from the outer or top layer of.

peeler /ˈpiːlə/ /ˈpiːlɚ/ peelers n
potatisskalare
A household utensil for peeling fruit or vegetables.

peep /pip/ /piːp/ [pʰip] peeps n
pip
A short, soft, high-pitched sound, as made by a baby bird.

peep /pip/ /piːp/ [pʰip] v
pipa
To make a soft, shrill noise like a baby bird.
tjuvkika kika
(intransitive) To begin to appear; to look forth from concealment; to make the first appearance.

peephole /piphoʊl/ /piːphəʊl/ [pʰiphoʊɫ] peepholes n
kikhål
A small hole, opening, or piece of glass, especially in a door, through which one can look without being seen.

peeping tom peeping toms n
flukta fönstertittare smygtittare voyeur
A person who watches another without the other's permission and usually without the other's knowledge, especially for the purpose of deriving sexual pleasure from the sight of the other.

peepshow peepshows n
peepshow
An exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass.
A titillating or pornographic display viewed through a small slot, generally equipped with a timer to automatically close the slot when payment has expired.

peer /pɪə/ /pɪɹ/ peers n
gelike jämlike like
Somebody who is, or something that is, at a level or of a value equal (to that of something else).
pär
A noble with a title, i.e., a peerage, and in times past, with certain rights and privileges not enjoyed by commoners.

peer /pɪ(ə)ɹ/ /pɪə/ v
kika spana speja plira
(intransitive) To look with difficulty, or as if searching for something.

peer pressure n
grupptryck
Inducement or influence by one's peers.

peer review peer reviews n
expertgranskning fackgranskning kollegial granskning kollegial utvärdering refereegranskning referentgranskning
(education) The scholarly process whereby manuscripts intended to be published in an academic journal are reviewed by independent researchers (referees) to evaluate the contribution, i.e. the importance, novelty and accuracy of the manuscript's contents.

peerless more peerless most peerless adj
makalös oförliknelig
Without peer or equal; unparalleled, nonpareil. Of the highest quality, best.

peg /pɛɡ/ [pʰɛɡ] pegs n
pinne pligg stift tapp
A cylindrical wooden or metal object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects.
knarv tapp
A protrusion used to hang things on.
skruv stämskruv
One of the pins of a musical instrument, on which the strings are strained.
grad hack snäpp steg
A step; a degree.
klypa klädnypa
Ellipsis of clothes peg.

peg /pɛɡ/ [pʰɛɡ] v
pligga
(transitive) To fasten using a peg.
(cribbage) To move one's pegs to indicate points scored; to score with a peg.
häfta
(transitive) To affix or pin.

pegasus pegasi pegasuses n
pegas
A winged horse (imaginary or mythical, sometimes figurative).

peignoir peignoirs n
peignoir
A long outer garment for women, usually sheer and made of chiffon and often sold with matching nightgown, negligee or underwear

pejorative /pəˈd͡ʒɔɹətəv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɑɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɒɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɔɹətɪv/ more pejorative most pejorative adj
pejorativ nedsättande
Disparaging, belittling or derogatory.

pejorative /pəˈd͡ʒɔɹətəv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɑɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɒɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɔɹətɪv/ pejoratives n
pejorativ
A disparaging, belittling, or derogatory word or expression.

pelargonium pelargonia pelargoniums n
pelargon pelargonia
Any of various flowering plants of the genus Pelargonium, commonly called geraniums.

pelican /ˈpɛl.ə.kən/ /ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən/ pelicans n
pelikan
Any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae, having a long bill with a distendable pouch.

pelican crossing pelican crossings n
bevakat övergångsställe
(British) A pedestrian crossing with traffic-lights operated by pedestrians

pell-mell /ˈpɛlˈmɛl/ adv
huvudstupa
In haste and chaos; uncontrolledly, confusedly.

pellagra /pɛˈlaɡɹə/ /pɪˈlaɡɹə/ pellagras n
pellagra
(pathology) A disease characterised by skin lesions and mental confusion, primarily caused by a niacin deficiency. [from 19th c.]

pellet /ˈpɛlɪt/ pellets n
pellet
A small, compressed, hard chunk of matter.
spyboll
Compressed byproduct of digestion regurgitated by owls and many other birds of prey, which serves as a waste disposal mechanism for indigestible parts of food, such as fur and bones.

pelorus /pɪˈlɔːɹəs/ peloruses n
pejlskiva
A device used to take a bearing on a distant object.

peloton /ˈpɛlətɒn/ /ˌpɛləˈtɑn/ pelotons n
klunga tätklunga
(cycle racing) A group of riders formed during a cycling road race; especially, the main group of riders; the pack.

pelt /pɛlt/ pelts n
skinn fäll
The skin of an animal with the hair or wool on; either a raw or undressed hide, or a skin preserved with the hair or wool on it (sometimes worn as a garment with minimal modification).
hud päls skinn
(chiefly, Ireland, humorous, informal) Human skin, especially when bare; also, a person's hair.

pelt /pɛlt/ v
bombardera
To bombard (someone or something) with missiles.
To force (someone or something) to move using blows or the throwing of missiles.
störta
(figuratively) To move rapidly, especially in or on a conveyance.
störtregna
Especially of hailstones, rain, or snow: to beat down or fall forcefully or heavily; to rain down.

peltmonger peltmongers n
körsnär buntmakare buntmakerska körsnärska
A dealer in pelts (animal skins).

pelvic fin pelvic fins n
bukfena
(ichthyology) Either of a pair of fins on either side and towards the rear of a fish.

pelvic thrust pelvic thrusts n
juck

pelvis /ˈpɛlvɪs/ pelves pelvises n
bäcken
(anatomy) The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs. It consists of hip bone, sacrum and coccyx.

pemmican /ˈpɛmɪkən/ pemmicans n
pemmikan
A food made from meat which has been dried and beaten into a paste, mixed with berries and rendered fat, and shaped into little patties. [from 18th c.]

pemphigus n
pemfigus
(pathology) A severe autoimmune skin disease characterized by pustules and painful blisters, and which can be fatal.

pen /pɛn/ /pɪn/ pens n
hage
An enclosure (enclosed area) used to contain domesticated animals, especially sheep or cattle.
penna bläckpenna
A tool, originally made from a feather but now usually a small tubular instrument, containing ink used to write or make marks.

pen name pen names n
pseudonym
A fictitious name used by an author in place of their actual name; a writer's pseudonym.

pen pal pen pals n
brevvän
A friend with whom one communicates using letters, usually over a long distance.

penal colony penal colonies n
straffkoloni
A colonial territory used (mainly) for the detention and forced labor of deportees, typically where free labor is desperately scarce.

penalty /ˈpɛnəlti/ penalties n
straff
A legal sentence.
straff utvisning
(ice hockey) A punishment for an infraction of the rules, often in the form of being removed from play for a specified amount of time.

penalty arc penalty arcs n
straffcirkelbåge

penalty area penalty areas n
straffområde straffzon
(football, futsal) An area of a pitch or field, inside which a penalty is given to the offensive team if a foul is made by the defensive team.

penalty box penalty boxes n
bås utvisningsbås
(ice hockey) An enclosed bench where a player must remain for timed period (a penalty) that is assessed after an infraction.

penalty goal penalty goals n
straffmål
(ice hockey, soccer, rugby) A goal scored from a penalty.

penalty kick penalty kicks n
straffspark straff
(soccer) A form of direct free kick, taken from the penalty spot after a defensive foul in the penalty box, with only the goalkeeper defending the goal.

penalty mark penalty marks n
straffpunkt
(football) a small white spot, painted on the grass, twelve yards in front of the centre of the goal line, from which all penalty kicks are taken

penalty shootout penalty shootouts n
straffar straffläggning straffsparksläggning
(football, field hockey) A series of penalties (penalty kicks in soccer), taken to decide a winner after a game has resulted in a tie and extra time has been played.

penalty spot penalty spots n
straffpunkt
(football) a small white spot, painted on the grass, twelve yards in front of the centre of the goal line, from which all penalty kicks are taken

penance /ˈpɛn.əns/ penances n
bot penitens
A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.

penchant /ˈpɒnʃɒn/ /ˈpɛnt͡ʃənt/ [ˈpɑ̃ʃɑ̃] penchants n
böjelse förkärlek försmak
Taste, liking, or inclination (for).

pencil /ˈpɛnsəl/ /ˈpɛnsɪl/ /ˈpɛntsəl/ pencils n
blyertspenna penna
A writing utensil with a graphite (commonly referred to as lead) shaft, usually blended with clay, clad in wood, and sharpened to a taper. [from 16th c.]

pencil case /ˈpɛnsəl ˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɛnsɪl ˌkeɪs/ pencil cases n
pennfodral pennskrin
An object purposed to contain different stationery like pencil, rubber, correction fluid, etc.

pencil lead pencil leads n
stift
The material (usually black or dark gray) which allows a pencil to work. Usually a mixture of graphite and smaller amounts of other material, but not actual lead.

pencil moustache pencil moustaches n
tangorabatt
A very thin moustache that is kept trimmed short.

pencil pusher pencil pushers n
kontorsråtta
(informal, often, derogatory) One who does routine office work; someone involved mainly in paperwork.

pencil sharpener pencil sharpeners n
pennvässare
A device used to sharpen pencils by shaving the wood at one end.

pencil skirt /ˈpɛnsəl skɜːt/ pencil skirts n
pennkjol
A slim skirt (clothing) with a straight and narrow cut, usually approximately knee-length.

penduline tit penduline tits n
pungmesar
Any of the family of small passerine birds Remizidae, which nearly all make nests which hang from trees; found in Eurasia, Africa, and North America.

pendulum /ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/ /ˈpɪnd͡ʒələm/ pendula pendulums n
pendel
(clocks, mechanics) A body suspended from a fixed support so that it swings freely back and forth under the influence of gravity, commonly used to regulate various devices such as clocks.

pendulum clock pendulum clocks n
pendelur
Any clock that uses a pendulum to regulate its movement

penetrate /ˈpɛnətɹeɪt/ /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/ v
penetrera intränga
To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.

penetration /pɛnɪˈtɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ penetrations n
genomträngning
The act of penetrating something. [from 15th c.]

penguin /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/ /ˈpɪŋɡwɪn/ penguins n
pingvin
Any of several flightless sea birds, of order Sphenisciformes, found in the Southern Hemisphere, marked by their usual upright stance, walking on short legs, and (generally) their stark black and white plumage. [from 16th c.]

penicillin /ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ penicillins n
penicillin
(pharmaceutical drug) Any of a group of narrow-spectrum antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds or synthesized, that have a beta-lactam structure and are active against gram-positive bacteria and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases.

peninsula /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.sə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə/ /ˈpɛn.ɪn.sjʊ.lə/ peninsulae peninsulas n
halvö
(geography) A piece of land projecting into water from a larger land mass.

penis /ˈpi.nɪs/ /ˈpiː.nɪs/ [ˈpʰi.nɪs] [ˈpʰiː.nɪs] penes penises n
penis manslem balle kuk snopp

penis envy n
penisavund
(psychoanalysis) The unconscious desire of a woman to possess a penis.

penis pump penis pumps n
penispump
A tubelike device placed over the penis to make it harder and larger, usually equipped with a hand pump or electric pump.

penis worm penis worms n
snabelsäckmask
Any of the marine worms of the phylum Priapulida, with a phallic shape and a spiny proboscis.

penisless adj
penislös
Without a penis.

penitent /ˈpɛnɪtənt/ more penitent most penitent adj
botfärdig ångerfull
Feeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses; feeling sincere guilt.
botgörande
Doing penance.

penitent /ˈpɛnɪtənt/ penitents n
botfärdig syndare
One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of their transgressions.
botgörare
One under church censure, but admitted to penance; one undergoing penance.
biktbarn
One under the direction of a confessor.

penknife penknives n
fickkniv fällkniv pennkniv

penman penmen n
skribent skriftställare
A person with writing skills; a journalist or other author.

pennant /ˈpɛnənt/ pennants n
vimpel signalflagga
A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.

pennon /ˈpɛnən/ pennons n
vimpel
A thin, often triangular flag or streamer, especially as hung from the end of a lance or spear.

penny /pəni/ /ˈpɛni/ /ˈpɪni/ pence pennies pens n
penny
(historical) In the United Kingdom and Ireland, a unit of currency worth 1⁄240 of a pound sterling or Irish pound before decimalisation, or a copper coin worth this amount. Abbreviation: d.

penny farthing penny farthings n
höghjuling
A type of bicycle popular in the 19th century, with the front wheel far larger than the rear one.

penny for your thoughts /ˈpɛn.i fɔɹ jʊɹ ˈθɑts/ /ˈpɛn.i fɔɹ jʊɹ ˈθɔts/ /ˈpɛn.i fɔː jɔː ˈθɔːts/ /ˈpɛn.i fəː jəː ˈθɔːts/ /ˈpɛn.i fɚ jɚ ˈθɑts/ phraseologicalUnit
ett öre för dina tankar
(idiomatic) Used to inquire into the thoughts and feelings of another, especially when the person appears pensive or conflicted.

penny stock penny stocks n
frimärksaktie
(finance, UK, US) A highly speculative stock selling for less than one dollar/pound per share and quoted in cents or pence.

penology penologies n
penologi
Study of the processes devised and adopted for the punishment and prevention of crime.

pension /ˈpɛnʃən/ pensions n
pension
An annuity paid regularly as benefit due to a retired employee, serviceman etc. in consideration of past services, originally and chiefly by a government but also by various private pension schemes. [from 16th c.]

pension fund pension funds n
pensionsfond
A pool of assets forming an independent legal entity that are bought with the contributions to a pension plan for the exclusive purpose of financing pension plan benefits.

pensioner /ˈpɛnʃənə/ /ˈpɛnʃənɚ/ pensioners n
pensionär
Someone who lives on a pension, especially the retirement or old age pension.

pensive /ˈpɛn.sɪv/ more pensive most pensive adj
fundersam tankfull
Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
fundersam
Having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.

pentachloride pentachlorides n
pentaklorid
(chemistry) any chloride containing five chlorine atoms in each molecule

pentadecagon /ˌpɛntəˈdɛkəɡən/ pentadecagons n
pentadekagon
A polygon with fifteen sides.

pentagon /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɑn/ /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɒn/ /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡən/ pentagons n
pentagon femhörning
(geometry) A polygon with five sides and five angles.

pentagram /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɹæm/ pentagrams n
pentagram
The shape of a five-pointed star constructed of five intersecting lines meeting at the vertices, such that a central pentagon and five surrounding isosceles triangles are formed; often with magical connotations; a 5/2 (or 5/3) star polygon.

pentalogy pentalogies n
pentalogi
A set of five works of art that are connected, and that can be seen either as a single work or as five individual works.

pentane pentanes n
pentan
(organic compound) An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C5H12; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methyl-butane (isopentane), and di-methyl-propane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions.

pentaquark /-kwɑɹk/ /-kwɑːk/ /ˈpɛntəkwɔɹk/ /ˈpɛntəkwɔːk/ pentaquarks n
pentakvark
(particle) Any of a class of subatomic particles (previously hypothetical, since detected, subject to confirmation) consisting of a group of five quarks (compared to three quarks in normal baryons and two in mesons), or more specifically four quarks and one antiquark (symbol Θ).

pentathlon pentathla pentathlons n
femkamp
(athletics) Ellipsis of modern pentathlon.; a discipline with five events based on late-19th century basic military skills

penthouse /ˈpɛnt(h)aʊs/ penthouses n
takvåning vindsvåning
(now, historical) A structure or annexe (especially one with a sloping roof) extending from the side of a building, sometimes as protection from the weather. [from 14th c.]
An apartment or suite found on an upper floor, or floors, of a tall building, especially one that is expensive or luxurious with panoramic views. [from 19th c.]

pentode pentodes n
pentod
A thermionic valve similar to a tetrode with the addition of a third grid, the suppressor grid to reduce the secondary emission effect; was/is used in high quality audio and radio products.

pentose pentoses n
pentos
(carbohydrate) A sugar or saccharide containing five carbon atoms.

penultimate /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
näst sist näst sista
(UK, in, _, US, _, usually, formal) Next to last, second to last; immediately preceding the end of a sequence, list, etc.

penumbra /pəˈnʌm.bɹə/ penumbrae penumbras penumbræ n
halvskugga penumbra
A partially shaded area around the edges of a shadow, especially an eclipse.
penumbra
(astronomy) A region around the edge of a sunspot, darker than the sun's surface but lighter than the middle of the sunspot.

peony /ˈpiːəni/ peonies n
pion pingstros
A flowering plant of the genus Paeonia with large fragrant flowers.

people /ˈpipl̩/ /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpl̩/ /ˈpiːpəl/ [ˈpʰipɫ̩] peoples n
folk
a body of persons considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.
A group of persons regarded as being servants, followers, companions or subjects of a ruler or leader.
folk folkslag
(countable, collective) Persons forming or belonging to a particular group, such as a nation, class, ethnic group, country, family, etc.
släkt anhörig
A person's ancestors, relatives or family.
folk folket
The mass of a community as distinguished from a special class (elite); the commonalty; the populace; the vulgar; the common crowd; the citizens.

people /ˈpipl̩/ /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpl̩/ /ˈpiːpəl/ [ˈpʰipɫ̩] v
befolka
(transitive) To stock with people or inhabitants; to fill as with people; to populate.
befolkas
(intransitive) To become populous or populated.
befolka befolkas
(transitive) To inhabit; to occupy; to populate.

people smuggler people smugglers n
människosmugglare
A person who engages in people smuggling.

people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones proverb
(man ska inte) kasta sten i glashus (man ska) sopa rent framför egen dörr
Do not criticize others if you have similar weaknesses yourself.

people's house people's houses n
folkets hus
(historical) A leisure and cultural centre built with the intention of making art and cultural appreciation available to the working classes.

people's party people's parties n
folkparti
(politics) A political party, its designation normally reflecting a focus on people.

people's republic people's republics n
folkrepublik
A self-designation of states with Marxist-Leninist governments.

pep /pɛp/ peps n
pepp
Energy, high spirits.

pep /pɛp/ v
peppa
(transitive) To inject with energy and enthusiasm.

pepino melon pepino melons n
pepino
A South American plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae, cultivated for its melon-like fruit, Solanum muricatum.

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ peppers n
pepparväxt peppar
A plant of the family Piperaceae.
peppar
(uncountable) A spice prepared from the fermented, dried, unripe berries of this plant.
paprika chilipeppar
(UK, US, Ireland, and, Canada) A bell pepper, a fruit of the capsicum plant: red, green, yellow or white, hollow and containing seeds, and in very spicy and mild varieties.

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ v
peppra
(transitive) To add pepper to.
(transitive) To strike with something made up of small particles.
(transitive) To add (something) at frequent intervals.

pepper mill pepper mills n
pepparkvarn
A small handheld grinder containing a supply of peppercorns for grinding fresh at the table or in the kitchen.

pepper spray pepper sprays n
pepparsprej
A non-lethal chemical agent derived from peppers used in riot control and personal self-defense.

pepper tree pepper trees n
pepparträd
Any of the South American trees in the genus Schinus, which have small fruits that have been used as a substitute for black pepper

peppermint /ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/ /ˈpɛpɚˌmɪnt/ peppermints n
pepparmynta
A hybrid herb of the mint family (Mentha × piperita), formed by crossing watermint and spearmint, which has a high menthol content and a sharp flavor and is used in cooking, especially in herb teas and in confections. [from 17th c.]
pepparmynta pepparmynt
(countable) Any of various sweets containing extract of the peppermint herb; peppermint confectionery. [from 19th c.]

peppy /ˈpɛpi/ peppier peppiest adj
energisk sprallig upprymd yster
Full of pep; energetic, cheerful, and vigorous; bouncy

pepsin /ˈpɛpsɪn/ pepsins n
pepsin
(enzyme) A digestive enzyme that chemically digests, or breaks down, proteins into shorter chains of amino acids.

pepsinogen pepsinogens n
pepsinogen
(biochemistry) A zymogen that is converted into pepsin by the hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

peptic ulcer peptic ulcers n
magsår
(pathology) An ulcer of an area of the gastrointestinal tract.

peptide /ˈpɛptaɪd/ peptides n
peptid
(organic compound) Any of a class of organic compounds consisting of various numbers of amino acids in which the amine of one is reacted with the carboxylic acid of the next to form an amide bond.

peptide bond peptide bonds n
peptidbindning
(chemistry) An amide bond formed between the amino and carboxyl functional groups of separate amino acids.

per /pɜː(ɹ)/ /pɝ/ preposition
per
For each.
To each, in each (used in expressing ratios of units).
enligt
In accordance with, as per

per diem /pɚˈdaɪ.əm/ /pɚˈdi.əm/ per diems n
dagtraktamente dagpenning traktamente
A daily stipend.

per pale adv
kluven
(heraldry) (Partitioned) vertically; (especially) partitioned vertically into two halves (formally party per pale).

per se /pəˈseɪ/ /pəˈsæɪ/ /pɚˈseɪ/ /pɚˈsiː/ adv
i sig per se
Without determination by or involvement of extraneous factors; by its very nature.

percale /pəˈkeɪl/ /pəˈkɑːl/ percales n
perkal
(textiles) A fine, closely woven fabric, made from cotton, polyester or a mix of these, and used for sheets and clothing.

perceive /pəˈsiːv/ /pɚˈsiv/ v
begripa förnimma uppfatta
(transitive) To become aware of, through the physical senses, to see; to understand.

percent /pəˈsɛnt/ /pɚˈsɛnt/ percent percents n
procent
A percentage, a proportion (especially per hundred).
One part per hundred; one percent, hundredth. [from 19th c.]

percentage /pəˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ /pɚˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɚsɛnt(e)ɪd͡ʒ/ percentages n
andel procenthalt procentsats
The amount, number or rate of something, regarded as part of a total of 100; a part of a whole.

percentage point percentage points n
procentenhet
One hundredth of a given value, used to measure the difference of two percentages.

percentile /pəɹˈsɛn.taɪl/ /pəˈsɛn.taɪl/ /pɚˈsɛn.taɪl/ percentiles n
percentil
(statistics) Any of the ninety-nine points that divide an ordered distribution into one hundred parts, each containing one per cent of the population.

percentual adj
procentuell
Of, pertaining to, or expressed as a percentage

perceptible /pəˈsɛptɪbl̩/ /pɚˈsɛptəbl̩/ more perceptible most perceptible adj
förnimbar märkbar möjlig att uppfatta
Able to be perceived, sensed, or discerned.

perception /pəˈsɛpʃn̩/ /pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ perceptions n
förnimmelse uppfattning
Conscious understanding of something.

perceptive /pəˈsɛptɪv/ /pɚˈsɛptɪv/ more perceptive most perceptive adj
insiktsfull klarsynt
Having or showing keenness of perception, insight, understanding, or intuition.

perch /pɜːtʃ/ /pɝt͡ʃ/ perch perches n
abborre
Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
sittpinne
A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.

perchloric acid n
perklorsyra
(chemistry) HClO4, the oxyacid of chlorine in which chlorine has the highest oxidation number

percolation /pɜːkəˈleɪʃən/ /pɝkəˈleɪʃən/ percolations n
perkolation perkolering
The seepage or filtration of a liquid through a porous substance.

percolator /ˈpɜːkəleɪtə/ /ˈpɝkəleɪtɚ/ percolators n
perkolator
A device used to brew coffee by passing boiling water through coffee grounds

percussion cap percussion caps n
tändhatt
a metal cap found on muzzleloading firearms that contains chemical substances such as fulminate that explode upon impact

percussionist percussionists n
perkussionist slagverkare
A trained musician who plays percussion instruments, as opposed to a drummer who lacks formal training.

percutaneous /pɜːkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ adj
perkutan
(surgery) Taking place through the skin and involving a puncture thereof.

perdition /pɜː(ɹ).ˈdɪ.ʃən/ perditions n
fördömelse evig
Eternal damnation.
helvete
Hell.
fördärv
Absolute ruin; downfall.

peregrine falcon /ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfælkən/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfɔː(l)kən/ peregrine falcons n
pilgrimsfalk
A medium-sized, very swift falcon, Falco peregrinus, that hunts small birds.

perennial /pəˈɹɛn.i.əl/ /pəˈɹɛn.j(ə)l/ /pəˈɹɛn.ɪ.əl/ adj
flerårig
(botany) Of a plant: active throughout the year, or having a life cycle of more than two growing seasons.

perennial /pəˈɹɛn.i.əl/ /pəˈɹɛn.j(ə)l/ /pəˈɹɛn.ɪ.əl/ perennials n
perenn
(botany) A plant that is active throughout the year, or has a life cycle of more than two growing seasons.

perestroika /pɛɹ.ɪˈstɹɔi.kə/ perestroikas n
perestrojka
(historical, uncountable) A program of political and economic reform carried out in the Soviet Union in the 1980s and early 1990s under the leadership of Mikhail Gorbachev.

perfect /ˈpɜː.fɛkt/ /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ /ˈpɝ.fɪkt/ more perfect most perfect perfecter perfectest adj
perfekt fullkomlig fulländad
Fitting its definition precisely.
perfekt fulländad fullkomlig
Having all of its parts in harmony with a common purpose.
fullkomlig fulländad perfekt
(obsolete, _, outside set of phrases, of a person) Having thoroughly learned or memorized a lesson; of a lesson: having been thoroughly learned or memorized.
perfekt felfri
Without fault or mistake; without flaw, of supreme quality.
perfekt fantastisk fin underbar utmärkt väldigt
Excellent and delightful in all respects.
perfekt
(grammar, of a tense or verb form) Representing a completed action.
fullt utvecklad
(biology) Sexually mature and fully differentiated.

perfect /pəˈfɛkt/ /pɚˈfɛkt/ v
fullända fullkomna finslipa förbättra förfina göra
(transitive) To make perfect; to improve or hone.

perfect fifth perfect fifths n
ren kvint
(music) An interval equal to that of between the second and third harmonics of the harmonic series. In twelve-tone equal temperament, it spans seven semitones or five degrees of the diatonic scale.

perfect number perfect numbers n
perfekt tal
(number theory) A number that is the sum of all of its divisors except itself.

perfect pitch perfect pitches n
absolut gehör
(music, uncountable) The ability to identify a note by name on hearing it, or to re-create a specified note from memory, without the benefit of an externally provided reference pitch.

perfect storm perfect storms n
perfekt storm
(figuratively, by extension) A situation in which several problems converge and make everything worse.

perfectionism perfectionisms n
perfektionism
An unwillingness to settle for anything less than perfection.

perfectionist /pɚˈfɛk.ʃənɪst/ perfectionists n
perfektionist
Someone who is unwilling to settle for anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards. [from 20th c.]

perfective /pə(ɹ)ˈfɛktɪv/ perfectives n
perfektiv
(grammar) A perfective verb form.

perfective aspect n
perfektiv aspekt
(grammar) A feature of the verb which denotes viewing the event the verb describes as a completed whole, rather than from within the event as it unfolds. For example, "she sat down" as opposed to "she was sitting down". Since the focus is on the completion of what is expressed by the verb, this aspect is generally associated with the past and future tenses. This term is often used interchangeably with aorist aspect. This is not to be confused with the perfect tense.

perfectly /ˈpɑɹfɪk(t)lɪ/ /ˈpɜːfɪk(t)li/ /ˈpɝfɪk(t)li/ more perfectly most perfectly adv
perfekt
With perfection.

perfidy /ˈpɜː.fɪ.di/ /ˈpɝ.fɪ.di/ perfidies n
förräderi svek trolöshet
A state or act of violating faith or allegiance; violation of a promise or vow, or of trust.
förräderi förrädiskt förfarande
(international law, in warfare) An illegitimate act of deception, such as using symbols like the Red Cross or white flag in a false claim of surrender to gain proximity to an enemy for purposes of attack.

perforate /ˈpəːfəreɪt/ v
perforera
(transitive) To pierce; to penetrate.
(transitive) To make a line of holes in (a thin material) to allow separation at the line.

perforated adj
perforerad
Having a series of holes enabling easy tearing along a straight line.

perforation perforations n
perforering
Any opening in a solid object.

perform /pəˈfɔːm/ /pɚˈfɔɹm/ [pʰəˈfɔːm] v
utföra
(transitive) To do (something); to execute.
uppträda
(ambitransitive) To do (something) in front of an audience, such as acting or music, often in order to entertain.

performance /pəɹ.ˈfɔɹ.məns/ [pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns] performances n
utförande verkställande
The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.
föreställning uppträdande framträdande
(arts) A live show or concert.
prestanda
The amount of useful work accomplished estimated in terms of time needed, resources used, etc.

performance anxiety performance anxieties n
prestationsångest
A similar anxiety about the impressiveness of one's sexual performance.

performativity performativities n
performativitet

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ perfumes n
parfym doft
A pleasant smell; the scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ v
parfymera
(transitive) To apply perfume to; to fill or impregnate with a perfume; to scent.

perfunctory /pəˈfʌŋk.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /pɚˈfʌŋk.tɚ.i/ more perfunctory most perfunctory adj
invand slentrianmässig vana
Performed in a careless or indifferent manner as a thing of rote.

perhaps /pəˈhæps/ /pɚˈhæps/ /ˈpɹæps/ adv
kanske möjligen
Possibly.
(dated) By chance.

peri /ˈpɪə.ɹi/ peris n
peri
(Persian mythology) A sprite or supernatural being.

peri-urban /ˌpɛɹ.iˈɝ.bən/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈɝ.bən/ more peri-urban most peri-urban adj
stadsnära
Immediately adjoining an urban area; between the suburbs and the countryside.

pericardium /ˌpɛɹɪˈkɑː(ɹ)di.əm/ pericardia pericardiums n
hjärtsäck perikardium
(anatomy, cardiology) A serous membrane that surrounds the heart allowing it to contract.

pericarp /ˈpɛɹɪˌkɑɹp/ /ˈpɛɹɪˌkɑːp/ pericarps n
fruktvägg perikarp
(botany) The outermost layer, or skin, of a ripe fruit or ovary.

perigee /ˈpɛɹ.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒiː/ perigees n
perigeum

perihelion /ˌpɛɹ.əˈhil.jən/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈhiː.li.ən/ /ˌpɛɹ.ɪˈhiː.lɪ.ən/ perihelia perihelions n
perihelium
(astronomy) The point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, etc., where it is nearest to the Sun.

peril /ˈpɛɹəl/ /ˈpɛɹɪl/ perils n
risk
fara
A situation of serious and immediate danger.

perilous /pɛɹ.l̩.əs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.ləs/ more perilous most perilous adj
farlig
Dangerous, full of peril.

perimeter /pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.tɚ/ /ˈpɹɪm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.ɾə(ɹ)] [pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.ɾɚ] perimeters n
omkrets
(mathematics) The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.

perineum /ˌpɛ.ɹɪˈniː.əm/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈniː.əm/ /ˌpɛɹ.ɪˈni.əm/ perinea perineums n
mellangård perineum bäckenbotten

period /ˈpi.ɹɪd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹi.əd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹɪ.əd/ /ˈpɪɚ.i.əd/ /ˈpɪɹ.i.əd/ interjection
punkt och därmed basta punkt och slut
(chiefly, North America) That's final; that's the end of the matter (analogous to a period ending a sentence); end of story.

period /ˈpi.ɹɪd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹi.əd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹɪ.əd/ /ˈpɪɚ.i.əd/ /ˈpɪɹ.i.əd/ periods n
period tidsperiod
A length of time in history seen as a single coherent entity; an epoch, era. [from 16th c.]
punkt
(now, chiefly, North America, Philippines) The punctuation mark “.” (indicating the ending of a sentence or marking an abbreviation).
period
The length of time during which the same characteristics of a periodic phenomenon recur, such as the repetition of a wave or the rotation of a planet. [from 17th c.]
(chemistry) A row in the periodic table of the elements. [from 19th c.]
(geology) A geochronologic unit of millions to tens of millions of years; a subdivision of an era, and subdivided into epochs.

periodic /ˌpɪə-/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk/ adj
periodisk period-
Relative to a period or periods.
periodisk
Having repeated cycles.
(astronomy) Pertaining to the revolution of a celestial object in its orbit.
periodisk regelbunden
Occurring at regular intervals.

periodic table /ˌpɪə-/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk ˈteɪbəl/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk ˈteɪb(ə)l/ periodic tables n
periodiska systemet
(chemistry) A tabular chart of the chemical elements according to their atomic numbers so that elements with similar properties are in the same group (column).

periodical /ˌpɪəɹiˈɒdɪkl̩/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪkl̩/ periodicals n
tidskrift periodisk skrift
A regularly issued thematic publication that contains the most current information in its field, often the primary means for communication of original scholarship or creative work at the cutting edge of research in its field.

periodization periodizations n
periodisering
The process of categorizing something (e.g. history) into named periods.

periodontics n
parodontologi
(dentistry) The study of supporting structures of teeth—gums, alveolar bone, cementum, and the periodontal ligament—and diseases and conditions that affect them.

periodontitis periodontitides n
parodontit tandlossning
(periodontology) A serious form or stage of periodontal disease which may lead to loss of bone and falling out of teeth.

periosteum periostea periosteums n
benhinna
A membrane surrounding a bone.

peripeteia /pɛɹɪpɪˈtaɪə/ /pɛɹɪpɪˈteɪə/ /pɛɹɪpɪˈtiə/ /pɛɹɪpɪˈtɪə/ peripeteias n
peripeti
(drama) A sudden reversal of fortune as a plot point in Classical tragedy.

peripheral /pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/ /pəˈɹɪfi.əl/ more peripheral most peripheral adj
perifer yttre
On the periphery or boundary.

peripheral nervous system peripheral nervous systems n
perifera nervsystemet
(neuroanatomy) The part of the nervous system which is not the central nervous system.

periphrasis /pəˈɹɪfɹəsɪs/ periphrases n
perifras
The use of a longer expression instead of a shorter one with a similar meaning, for example "I am going to" instead of "I will".

periscope /ˈpɛɹɪskəʊp/ periscopes n
periskop
A form of viewing device that allows the viewer to see things at a different height level and usually with minimal visibility.

perish /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/ v
omkomma förgås
(intransitive) To die; to cease to live.

peristalsis /ˌpɛɹɪˈstalsɪs/ /ˌpɛɹɪˈstælsɪs/ /ˌpɛɹɪˈstɑlsɪs/ peristalses n
peristaltik
(medicine) The rhythmic, wave-like contraction and relaxation of muscles so as to propagate motion, as of food in the digestive tract.

peritoneum /ˌpɛ.ɹɪ.təˈniː.əm/ peritonea peritoneums n
bukhinna
(anatomy) In mammals, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and that is folded over the viscera.

peritonitis peritonites peritonitides n
bukhinneinflammation peritonit
(pathology) Inflammation of the peritoneum, especially when caused by an infectious organism introduced into the abdominal cavity.

perjure /ˈpɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ v
mened
(reflexive) To knowingly and willfully make a false statement of witness while in court.

perjurer /ˈpəɹdʒəɹəɹ/ perjurers n
menedare
someone who has committed perjury by lying under oath

perjury /ˈpɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəɹi/ perjuries n
mened
(legal) The deliberate giving of false or misleading testimony under oath.

perk /pɜːk/ /pɝk/ perks n
förmån
(informal) Perquisite.

perky /ˈpɝki/ perkier perkiest adj
käck morsk ärtig
Lively.
fast pigg
Standing upright; firm.

permaculture permacultures n
permakultur
(agriculture) Any system of sustainable agriculture that renews natural resources and enriches local ecosystems. [from 1978]

permalink /ˈpɜː(ɹ).mə.lɪŋk/ permalinks n
permalänk
(internet) A static internet address (link) to an individual blog entry or news item on the World Wide Web.

permanence /ˈpɜmənəns/ /ˈpɜɹmənəns/ permanences n
beständighet
The state of being permanent.

permanent /ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/ more permanent most permanent adj
ständig
Without end, eternal.
varaktig bestående
Lasting for an indefinitely long time.

permanent magnet permanent magnets n
permanentmagnet
(physics) A material, or piece of such material, which retains its magnetism even when not subjected to any external magnetic fields.

permanent marker permanent markers n
spritpenna
a type of felt-tip pen used to create permanent water-resistant writing on a surface such as a writable DVD

permanent residency n
permanent uppehållstillstånd
A visa status which allows a person to reside indefinitely in a foreign country without acquiring citizenship in that country

permanently /ˈpɜː(ɹ)məntli/ /ˈpɜːmənəntli/ /ˈpɝmənəntli/ more permanently most permanently adv
beständig bestående för alltid för evigt oavbruten oföränderlig
In a permanent manner; lastingly.

permeable /ˈpɜː(ɹ)miəbəl/ more permeable most permeable adj
genomsläpplig
(by extension) Allowing the passage of persons, information, or other things, especially when such passage occurs despite hopes or expectations otherwise.

permeate /ˈpɜːmiˌeɪt/ /ˈpɝmiˌeɪ̯t/ v
genomtränga
(transitive) To pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture
(transitive) To enter and spread through; to pervade.

permille /pə(ɹ)ˈmɪl/ /pə(ɹ)ˈmɪli/ permille n
promille
A part or other object per thousand.

permission /pəˈmɪʃən/ /pɚˈmɪʃən/ permissions n
lov tillåtelse tillstånd medgivande rättigheter
authorisation; consent (especially formal consent from someone in authority)
tillåtelse
The act of permitting.
rättigheter
(computing) Flags or access control lists pertaining to a file that dictate who can access it, and how.

permit /pəˈmɪt/ /pɚˈmɪt/ /ˈpɜːmɪt/ /ˈpɝmɪt/ permits n
tillstånd
An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal. [from 17th c.]

permit /pəˈmɪt/ /pɚˈmɪt/ /ˈpɜːmɪt/ /ˈpɝmɪt/ v
tillåta
(transitive) To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to. [from 15th c.]

permutation /ˌpɜː.mjʉˈtæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɜː.mjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɝ.mjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ [ˌpɜː.mjʉˈtæɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌpɜː.mjʊˈteɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌpɝ.mjʊˈteɪ.ʃn̩] permutations n
permutation
(mathematics) A one-to-one mapping from a finite set to itself.
(mathematics, combinatorics) An ordering of a finite set of distinct elements.

pernicious /pəˈnɪʃəs/ /pɚˈnɪʃəs/ more pernicious most pernicious adj
fördärvlig
Causing much harm in a subtle way.

peroration /pɛɹɒˈɹeɪʃən/ perorations n
sammanfattning
The concluding section of a discourse, either written or oral, in which the orator or writer sums up and commends his topic to his audience, particularly as used in the technical sense of a component of ancient Roman oratorical delivery.

perpendicular /pɝ.pənˈdɪk.jə.lɚ/ /pɝ.pɛnˈdɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ more perpendicular most perpendicular adj
vinkelrät
(geometry) At or forming a right angle (to something).

perpendicular /pɝ.pənˈdɪk.jə.lɚ/ /pɝ.pɛnˈdɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ perpendiculars n
normal vinkelrät
(geometry) A line or plane that is perpendicular to another.

perpetrator /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pɪ.ˌtɹeɪt.ə(ɹ)/ perpetrators n
gärningsman
One who perpetrates; especially, one who commits an offence or crime.

perpetual bond perpetual bonds n
evig obligation
(finance) A bond with no maturity date, paying coupons forever.

perpetual motion machine perpetual motion machines n
evighetsmaskin
(physics, pseudoscience) A hypothetical, pseudoscientific device that exhibits perpetual motion, especially one that does useful work with no input of energy.

perpetuate /-t͡ʃəwət/ /-ˈpɛtjueɪt/ /pəˈpɛtjʊət/ /pəˈpɛt͡ʃʊeɪt/ /pəˈpɛt͡ʃʊət/ /pɚˈpɛt͡ʃəˌweɪt/ v
vidmakthålla föreviga
(transitive) To make (something) perpetual; to make (something) continue for an indefinite time; also, to preserve (something) from extinction or oblivion.
bevara
(transitive) To prolong the existence of (something) by repetition; to reinforce.

perplex /pəˈplɛks/ /pɚˈplɛks/ v
förvirra
(transitive) To cause to feel baffled; to puzzle.

perquisite /ˈpɜɹkwəzɪt/ /ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/ perquisites n
sportler
(chiefly in the plural) Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.

persecute /ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt/ /ˈpɝsəkjut/ v
förfölja
To pursue in a manner to do harm or cruelty to; especially, because of the victim's race, sexual identity, or adherence to a particular belief.

persecution /ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/ persecutions n
förföljelse
The act of persecuting, especially a specific group of people; an instance of persecution.

perseverance /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪəɹəns/ /ˌpɝsəˈvɪɹəns/ perseverances n
ihärdighet
Continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.

persimmon /pəɹˈsɪmən/ /pɜːˈsɪmən/ /ˈpɜːsəmən/ persimmons n
persimon kaki sharonfrukt
A type of fruit, of orange colour, very sweet, quite astringent when immature.
kakiträd persimonträd
The tree this fruit grows on, generally one of two species of ebony: Diospyros kaki (Asian) or Diospyros virginiana (North American).

persist /pəˈsɪst/ /pɚˈsɪst/ v
framhärda
(intransitive) To continue to exist.

person /ˈpɑsən/ /ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/ [ˈpʰɜːsn̩] [ˈpʰɝsn̩] people persons n
person
An individual who has been granted personhood; usually a human being. [from 13th c.]
(in a compound noun or noun phrase) A human of unspecified gender (in terms usually constructed with man or woman).
The physical body of a being seen as distinct from the mind, character, etc. [from 14th c.]
(law) Any individual or formal organization with standing before the courts. [from 14th c.]
(grammar) A linguistic category used to distinguish between the speaker of an utterance and those to whom or about whom they are speaking. See grammatical person. [from 14th c.]

persona /pə(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə/ /pɝˈsoʊnə/ personae personas personæ n
framtoning profil
A social role.
fasad image persona
(psychology) The mask or appearance one presents to the world.

persona non grata /pə(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə nɒn ˈɡɹɑːtə/ personae non gratae n
persona non grata varg i veum
A person who is not welcome, especially a diplomat in a foreign country.

personable /ˈpɜː(ɹ)sənəbəl/ more personable most personable adj
trevlig
(of a person) Having a pleasing appearance; attractive; handsome.

personal /ˈpɜː.sə.nəl/ /ˈpɜːs.nəl/ /ˈpɝ.sə.nəl/ /ˈpɝs.nəl/ more personal most personal adj
personlig
Of or pertaining to a particular person; relating to, or affecting, an individual, or each of many individuals

personal assistant personal assistants n
personal assistant
Someone whose job is to assist and organize someone else's day-to-day business or personal tasks.

personal best personal bests n
pers personbästa
A person's best ever performance at some task to date.

personal computer personal computers n
persondator
(dated) A small computer, built around a microprocessor, for use by one person at a time.

personal digital assistant personal digital assistants n
handdator
(dated) A hand-held electronic organizer or computer.

personal injury personal injuries n
personskada
(legal) An injury to the body, mind or emotions, as opposed to an injury to property.

personal lubricant personal lubricants n
glid glidmedel
Any lubricant used during human sexual activity to reduce friction between body parts, or between body parts and other objects.

personal pronoun personal pronouns n
personligt pronomen
A pronoun which, in English, refers to one or a combination of the following:
Another person or group of people. (third person)
Any pronoun, with an antecedent, standing in as the subject or object of a verb.

personality /-i/ /pɜːsəˈnælətɪ/ /ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/ [ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi] personalities n
personlighet
(of people) A set of non-physical psychological and social qualities that make one person distinct from another.

personality disorder personality disorders n
personlighetsstörning
(psychiatry) Any of a class of mental disorders characterized by ongoing rigid patterns of thought and action.

personification /pɚˌsɑ.nə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ personifications n
personifikation
A person, thing or name typifying a certain quality or idea; an embodiment or exemplification.
A literary device in which an inanimate object or an idea is given human qualities.

personify /pə(ɹ)ˈsɒnɪfaɪ/ v
personifiera
(transitive) To be an example of; to have all the attributes of.

personnel /-el/ /pɜː.səˈnɛl/ /pɜːsˈnɛl/ /pɝ.səˈnɛl/ /pɝsˈnɛl/ /pɵː.sɘˈnɛl/ /pɵːsˈnɛl/ personnels n
personal
Collection of people in an organization, such as employees and office staff, members of the military, etc.

perspicacious /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ more perspicacious most perspicacious adj
klarsynt
(figuratively) Of acute discernment; having keen insight; mentally perceptive.
(obsolete) Able to physically see clearly; quick-sighted; sharp-sighted.

perspicacity /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/ perspicacities n
klarsynthet
Acute discernment or understanding; insight.

perspiration /ˌpɜːspəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌpɝspəˈɹeɪʃən/ perspirations n
svett svettning
The action or process of perspiring.

persuade /pəˈsweɪd/ /pɚˈsweɪd/ v
övertala övertyga
(transitive, now, rare, regional) To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something). [from 16th c.]

persuasive /pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪsɪv/ more persuasive most persuasive adj
övertygande
Able to persuade; convincing.

pert /pɜːt/ /pɝt/ perter pertest adj
välskapt
(of a part of the body) Well-formed; shapely. [from 14th c.]
rapp
Lively; alert and cheerful; bright. [from 16th c.]
fräck käck
(archaic) Especially of children or social inferiors: cheeky, impertinent. [from 15th c.]

pertain /pəˈteɪn/ /pɚˈteɪn/ v
tillhöra angå beträffa gälla höra till
(intransitive) To apply; to be or remain in place; to continue to be applicable.

pertinent /ˈpətɪnənt/ more pertinent most pertinent adj
relevant tillämplig
Important with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant.

perturbation perturbations n
bestörtning
(uncountable) Agitation; the state of being perturbed

peruke /pəˈɹuk/ /pəˈɹuːk/ perukes n
peruk
A wig, especially one with long hair on the sides and back, worn mainly by men in the 17th and 18th centuries.

peruse /pəˈɹuːz/ v
granska
(transitive) To examine or consider with care.

perv /pɝv/ pervs n
pervo snuskhummer
(slang) A pervert.

pervade /pəˈveɪd/ /pɚˈveɪd/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈveɪd/ v
genomsyra
(transitive) To be in every part of; to spread through.

pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ /pɚˈveɪ.sɪv/ more pervasive most pervasive adj
genomträngande genomgående
Manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.

pervasive developmental disorder /pɜːˈveɪsɪv dɪˌvɛləpˈmɛntl dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ pervasive developmental disorders n
genomgripande störning i utvecklingen

pervert /pəˈvəːt/ /pɚˈvɚt/ /ˈpəː.vət/ /ˈpɚ.vɚt/ v
förvanska förvränga
(transitive) To turn another way; to divert.
(transitive) To corrupt; to cause to be untrue; corrupted or otherwise impure
to misinterpret designedly.

pesky /ˈpɛski/ peskier peskiest adj
irriterande
(informal) Annoying, troublesome, irritating (usually of an animal or child).

pessimism /ˈpɛsɪmɪzəm/ pessimisms n
pessimism svartsyn
A general belief that bad things will happen.

pessimist /ˈpɛsɪmɪst/ pessimists n
pessimist
Someone who habitually expects the worst outcome; one who looks on the dark side of things.

pessimistic /ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/ more pessimistic most pessimistic adj
pessimistisk
Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.

pessimistically more pessimistically most pessimistically adv
pessimistiskt
In a pessimistic manner.

pest /pɛst/ pests n
pest
(now, _, rare) A pestilence, i.e. a deadly epidemic, a deadly plague.
skadedjur
Any destructive insect that attacks crops or livestock; an agricultural pest.

pester /ˈpɛstə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɛstɚ/ [ˈpʰɛstɚ] v
ofreda plåga
(transitive) To bother, harass, or annoy persistently.

pesticide /ˈpɛstɨsaɪd/ /ˈpɛstɪ̈ˌsaɪd/ pesticides n
bekämpningsmedel pesticid
Anything, especially a synthetic substance but also any substance (e.g. sulfur), or virus, bacterium, or other organism, which kills or suppresses the activities of pests.

pestilence /ˈpɛstlən(t)s/ /ˈpɛstələn(t)s/ /ˈpɛstɪlən(t)s/ pestilences n
pest farsot
Any epidemic disease that is highly contagious, infectious, virulent and devastating.

pestle /ˈpɛsəl/ pestles n
mortelstöt
A club-shaped, round-headed stick used in a mortar to pound, crush, rub or grind things.

pesto /ˈpɛstoʊ/ /ˈpɛstəʊ/ pestos n
pesto
A sauce, especially for pasta, originating from the Genoa region in Italy, made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and cheese (usually pecorino).

pesäpallo n
boboll
A sport developed in Finland in the 1920s, similar to and largely based on baseball.

pet /pɛt/ [pʰɛt] [pʰɛʔt] pets n
keldjur sällskapsdjur husdjur
An animal kept as a companion.
gullegris kelgris
Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.

pet /pɛt/ [pʰɛt] [pʰɛʔt] v
klappa
(transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
smeka
(transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.

pet name pet names n
smeknamn
A nickname, especially a name used by those in love with one another.

pet shop pet shops n
djuraffär
A shop that sells domestic animals and products for feeding and caring for them.

petal /ˈpɛtl̩/ petals n
kronblad blomblad
(botany) One of the component parts of the corolla of a flower. It applies particularly, but not necessarily only, when the corolla consists of separate parts, that is when the petals are not connately fused. Petals are often brightly colored.

petard /pɪˈtɑɹd/ /pɪˈtɑːd/ petards n
petard sprängmina
(historical) A small, hat-shaped explosive device, used to breach a door or wall.
knallsignal petard svärmare
(rare) A loud firecracker.

petard /pɪˈtɑɹd/ /pɪˈtɑːd/ v
petardera spränga
(now, _, rare, archaic) To attack or blow a hole in (something) with a petard.

peter out /ˌpitɚ‿ˈaʊt/ /ˌpiːtɚ‿ˈaʊt/ [-ɾɚ-] v
sina
(intransitive, originally, US) Synonym of peter (“to diminish to nothing, (originally) to refer to a vein of ore”)

petition /pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ petitions n
petition
A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures.
A compilation of signatures built in order to exert moral authority in support of a specific cause.

petitioner petitioners n
kärande
(legal) Someone who presents a petition to a court.

petrified more petrified most petrified adj
förstelnad förstenad petrifierad
Having undergone the process of petrification (transformation into a stony substance); turned to stone.

petrify /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌfaɪ/ v
förstena petrifiera
(transitive) To turn to stone: to harden organic matter by permeating with water and depositing dissolved minerals.
To produce rigidity akin to stone.
förstena
To immobilize with fright.

petrochemical adj
petrokemisk
Of or pertaining to the such compounds, or the industry that produces them.

petrochemical petrochemicals n
petrokemikalie
(chemistry) Any compound derived from petroleum or natural gas.

petrochemistry n
petrokemi
(petrochemistry) The branch of chemistry that deals with petroleum, natural gas and their derivatives.

petrodollar /ˈpɛtɹoʊˌdɑlɚ/ /ˈpɛtɹə(ʊ)ˌdɒlə/ petrodollars n
oljedollar
(oil industry, mostly, in the plural, also, attributively) Money (either notionally or specifically in dollars or other currencies) earned from the sale of oil, often especially as considered among a national economy's principal revenue streams.

petroglyph /ˈpɛ.tɹoʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈpɛ.tɹəʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌɡlɪf/ petroglyphs n
hällristning
(archaeology) A rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times.

petroleum jelly petroleum jellies n
petroleumgelé vaselin
A pale yellow semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in lubricants and ointments.

petticoat /ˈpɛtɪkət/ /ˈpɛtɪkəʊt/ petticoats n
underkjol
A light woman's undergarment worn under a dress or skirt, and hanging either from the shoulders or (now especially) from the waist; a kind of slip, worn to make the skirt fuller, or for extra warmth.

pettifogger /ˈpɛtɪˌfɑːɡɚ/ /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡə/ /ˈpɛtɪˌfɔːɡɚ/ pettifoggers n
hårklyvare krångelmakare
Someone who quibbles over trivia, and raises petty, annoying objections and sophistry.
brännvinsadvokat lagvrängare
An unscrupulous or unethical lawyer, especially one of lesser skill.

petty /ˈpɛ.ti/ [ˈpʰɛ.ɾi] more petty most petty pettier pettiest adj
obetydlig småaktig futtig småsint
Of persons or their behaviour: marked by or reflective of undesirably limited interests, sympathies, or views; begrudging, selfish, small-minded; also, preoccupied with subjects having little or no importance and not mindful of broader concerns. [from 16th c.]

petty cash n
fickpengar
Cash available for trivial purchases, especially limited funds for employees to use without close supervision.

petty officer petty officers n
underofficer
A non-commissioned officer in the Canadian, US and UK Navy and the US Coast Guard; roughly equivalent to a sergeant in the army

petty theft petty thefts n
ringa stöld snatteri
A theft of property having a value lower than a certain small amount set forth in a statute, and considered to be a less serious class of crime.

pew /pjuː/ pews n
kyrkbänk
Any structure shaped like a church pew, such as a stall, formerly used by money lenders, etc.; a box in a theatre; or a pen or sheepfold.

pewter /ˈpjutɚ/ /ˈpjuːtə/ [ˈpjuɾɚ] pewters n
hårdtenn tenn
An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin, 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.

peyote /peɪˈjoʊti/ peyotes n
meskalinkaktus peyote
A small, spineless cactus (Lophophora williamsii) found from southwest United States to central Mexico that produces buttonlike tubercles that can be chewed for its psychedelic effect, primarily from the drug mescaline.

phagnalon phagnalons n
klippeternell
Any plant of the genus Phagnalon

phagocyte /ˈfeɪɡəsaɪt/ phagocytes n
fagocyt
(cytology) A cell of the immune system, such as a neutrophil, macrophage or dendritic cell, that engulfs and destroys viruses, bacteria and waste materials, or in the case of mature dendritic cells; displays antigens from invading pathogens to cells of the lymphoid lineage.

phagocytize v
fagocytera
(immunology, cytology, US) To ingest (something) by phagocytosis.

phalanx /ˈfeɪ.ˌlæŋks/ /ˈfæ.ˌlæŋks/ phalanges phalanxes n
falang
(historical, plural phalanxes) An ancient Greek and Macedonian military unit that consisted of several ranks and files (lines) of soldiers in close array with joined shields and long spears.
(skeleton, plural phalanges) One of the bones of the finger or toe.

phaleristics n
faleristik
(very rare) The study of orders, fraternity, and award items.

phallic /ˈfælɪk/ adj
fallisk

phallicism phallicisms n
falloskult
The worship of the penis or phallus, especially connected with fertility.

phallus /ˈfæləs/ phalli phalluses n
fallos
(psychoanalysis) The signifier of the desire of the Other, and the signifier of jouissance.

phanerogam /ˈfænəɹəɡæm/ phanerogams n
fanerogam fröväxt
(botany) Any plant that produces seeds (rather than spores).

phantom /ˈfæntəm/ phantoms n
fantom
Something apparently seen, heard, or sensed, but having no physical reality; an image that appears only in the mind; an illusion or delusion.

phantom pain phantom pains n
fantomsmärta
(medicine, pathology) A sensation of pain coming from a part of the body that has been amputated, or in which the nerves have been destroyed.

pharaoh /ˈfæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈfɛ(ə)ɹ.oʊ/ /ˈfɛə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈfɛː.ɹəʊ/ pharaohs n
farao
(historical) The supreme ruler of Ancient Egypt; a formal address for the sovereign seat of power as personified by the "king" in an institutional role of Horus son of Osiris; often used by metonymy for Ancient Egyptian sovereignty

pharaonic /ˌfɛəɹeɪˈɒnɪk/ more pharaonic most pharaonic adj
faraonisk
Of or pertaining to a pharaoh.

pharisaism /ˈfaɹ.ɪˌseɪ.ɪz.(ə)m/ /ˈfɛɹ.əˌseɪˌɪz.əm/ pharisaisms n
fariseism
The doctrines and practices, or the character and spirit, of the Pharisees.
(chiefly, Christianity) Rigid observance of external forms of religion without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion; a censorious, self-righteous spirit in matters of morals or manners.

pharmaceutical /ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈkjuː.tɪ.kl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈs(j)uː.tɪ.kl̩/ adj
farmaceutisk
(medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology) Of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists.

pharmacist /ˈfɑɹməsɪst/ pharmacists n
apotekare
(pharmacy) A health professional who controls, formulates, preserves, and dispenses medications and provides medical advice and counseling on how medicines should be used in order to achieve maximum benefit, and minimal side effects in order to avoid drug interactions.

pharmacodynamics n
farmakodynamik
(pharmacology) The branch of pharmacology that studies the effects and modes of action of drugs upon the body.

pharmacokinetics /ˌfɑː(ɹ)məkəʊkɪˈnɛtɪks/ n
farmakokinetik
(pharmacology) A branch of pharmacology concerned with the rate at which drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated by the body.

pharmacological /ˌfɑɹməkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
farmakologisk
(pharmacology) Of or having to do with pharmacology.

pharmacologist /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ pharmacologists n
farmakolog
(pharmacology) A student of pharmacology; one versed in the science of pharmacology.

pharmacology /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ n
farmakologi
(medicine) The science of drugs including their origin, composition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic use, and toxicology.

pharmacopoeia /fɑːməkəˈpiːə/ /ˌfɑɹ.mə.kəˈpi.ə/ pharmacopoeiae pharmacopoeias n
farmakopé receptbok
(pharmacology) An official book describing medicines or other pharmacological substances, especially their use, preparation, and regulation.

pharmacovigilance /ˌfɑɹməkoʊˈvɪd͡ʒɪl(ə)ns/ /ˌfɑːməkəʊˈvɪd͡ʒɪl(ə)ns/ n
farmakovigilans
(medicine, pharmacology) The detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects of medicines. [from 1970s]

pharmacy /ˈfɑɹməsi/ /ˈfɑːməsi/ pharmacies n
apotek
(countable) A place where prescription drugs are sold or dispensed.
farmaci
(uncountable) The science of medicinal substances, inclusive of pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, phytochemistry, and forensics.

pharyngeal /fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.əl/ /fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /fəˈɹɪn.ʒi.əl/ /ˌfa.ɹɪnˈd͡ʒiː.əl/ /ˌfæɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ /ˌfɛɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ adj
faryngal svalg-
(phonetics) Articulated with the pharynx; a term usually describing a consonant which is articulated by the rear area of the tongue being raised to below the region between the uvula and the pharyngeal wall. The term cannot apply to a plosive or stop consonant.

pharynx /ˈfa.ɹɪŋks/ /ˈfæɹ.ɪŋks/ /ˈfɛɹ.ɪŋks/ pharynges pharynxes n
svalg
(anatomy) The part of the alimentary canal and respiratory tract that extends from the back of the mouth and nasal cavity to the larynx and esophagus.

phase /feɪz/ phases n
fas
(astronomy) A particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle of changes with respect to quantity of illumination or form, or the absence, of its enlightened disk. Illustrated in Wikipedia's article Lunar phase.
(physics) Any one point or portion in a recurring series of changes, as in the changes of motion of one of the particles constituting a wave or vibration; one portion of a series of such changes, in distinction from a contrasted portion, as the portion on one side of a position of equilibrium, in contrast with that on the opposite side.

phase modulation phase modulations n
fasmodulering
A method of sending information by modifying (modulating) the difference in phase (fraction of a wave length) between a signal and a reference.

phase out /feɪ̯z äʊ̯t/ v
fasa ut
(transitive) To remove or relinquish the use of (something) little by little, either via discrete diminishing phases or (by extension) by continuous gradations; to remove in phases, or as if by phases (gradually).

phase space phase spaces n
fasrum
(mathematics, physics, dynamical system theory) Given a (dynamical) system, any topological space such that every point in the space's underlying set uniquely represents a state of the system and every possible state is represented by some point;(less formally) the underlying set of such a topological space.

phase velocity n
våghastighet
(physics) The velocity of propagation of a pure sine wave of infinite extent and infinitesimal amplitude.

phatic /ˈfætɪk/ more phatic most phatic adj
fatisk
(linguistics) Pertaining to words used to convey any kind of social relationship.

pheasant /ˈfɛzənt/ pheasants n
fasan
(countable) A bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food.

pheasant's eye pheasant's eyes pheasants' eyes n
adonis
Any of genus Adonis of flowering plants in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), native to Europe and Asia, particularly

pheasant-tailed jacana pheasant-tailed jacanas n
fasanjaçana
Hydrophasianus chirurgus, a wader in the family Jacanidae.

pheasantry pheasantries n
fasaneri
(zoology) A place for keeping and rearing pheasants.

phenol /ˈfinɑl/ /ˈfinəl/ /ˈfiːnɒl/ /ˈfiːnəl/ phenols n
fenol
(organic compound, uncountable) A caustic, poisonous, white crystalline compound, C6H5OH, derived from benzene and used in resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals and in dilute form as a disinfectant and antiseptic; once called carbolic acid
(organic chemistry, countable) Any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring (or other aromatic ring)

phenomenography phenomenographies n
fenomenografi
A qualitative methodology applied in educational research that investigates the qualitatively different ways in which people experience something or think about something.

phenomenology /fɪˌnɑməˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /fɪˌnɒmɪˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ phenomenologies n
fenomenologi
(philosophy) The study of structures of consciousness as experienced from the first-person point of view.

phenomenon /-nən/ /fəˈnɑmənə/ /fəˈnɑməˌnɑn/ /fəˈnɒmɪnə/ /fəˈnɒmɪnən/ /fɪ-/ /fɪˈnɔmɪnə/ /fɪˈnɔmɪnən/ phenomena phenomenon phenomenons n
fenomen företeelse
A thing or being, event or process, perceptible through senses; or a fact or occurrence thereof.

phenotype /ˈfiː.noʊˌtaɪp/ /ˈfiː.nə(ʊ)ˌtaɪp/ /ˈfiː.nəˌtaɪp/ phenotypes n
fenotyp
(genetics, evolutionary theory) The appearance of an organism based on a multifactorial combination of genetic traits and environmental factors, especially used in pedigrees.

phenylalanine phenylalanines n
fenylalanin
(amino acid) An essential amino acid C9H11NO2 found in most animal proteins; it is essential for growth; the inability to metabolize it leads to phenylketonuria; it is a constituent of aspartame.

pheromone pheromones n
feromon
(biology) A chemical secreted by an animal, especially an insect, that affects the development or behavior of other members of the same species, functioning often as a means of attracting a member of the opposite sex.

phew /fjuː/ /fɪu̯/ [ɸj̊u̥˥˩] interjection
fy puh
Used to express relief of tension, fatigue, or surprise.

philander /fɪˈlændə/ /fɪˈlændəɹ/ philanders n
större kaninpunggrävling
An Australian bandicoot, greater bilby or bilby, Macrotis lagotis, formerly Perameles lagotis.

philanthropic more philanthropic most philanthropic adj
filantropisk människoälskande
Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind

philanthropist philanthropists n
filantrop
A person who loves humankind in general.

philanthropy /fɪˈlæn.θɹə.pi/ /fɪˈlæn.θɹə.piː/ philanthropies n
filantropi
(chiefly, _, uncountable) Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.

philatelic more philatelic most philatelic adj
filatelistisk
Of or relating to philately or of interest to philatelists.

philatelist /fɪˈlætəlɪst/ philatelists n
filatelist
A person who collects and studies postage stamps.

philately /fɪˈlæt.ə.li/ philatelies n
filateli frimärkssamlande frimärkssamling
Stamp collecting.
filateli
The study of postage stamps, postal routes, postal history, etc.

philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ more philistine most philistine adj
filiströs kälkborgerlig brackig filisteisk
(derogatory) Ignorant or uneducated; specifically, lacking appreciation for or antagonistic towards art or culture, and having pedestrian tastes.

philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ philistines n
bracka kälkborgare
(derogatory) A person who is ignorant or uneducated; specifically, a person who lacks appreciation of or is antagonistic towards art or culture, and who has pedestrian tastes.

phillumenist /fɪˈluːmənɪst/ phillumenists n
filumenist
A person who collects match-related items, like matchbox labels, matchboxes, matchbooks, or matchbook covers.

philogyny n
filogyni
Love or fondness for women.

philological adj
filologisk
(linguistics) Pertaining to historical linguistics.

philologist philologists n
filolog
A person who engages in philology (historical linguistics), especially as a profession; a collector of words and their etymologies.

philology /fɪˈlɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /fɪˈlɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ /fɪˈlɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ philologies n
filologi
(philosophy) Love and study of learning and literature, broadly speaking.

philopena /ˌfɪləˈpiːnə/ philopenas n
filipin
The occasion on which a philopena is forfeited; the forfeit paid.
A nut or almond with a double kernel, as used to set a philopena.

philosopher /fəˈlɑsəfəɹ/ /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(ɹ)/ philosophers n
filosof
(archaic) A person who applies the principles of philosophy to the conduct of their life, as by acting calmly and rationally in the face of inevitable change.
(archaic) A student, scholar, or expert in any branch of knowledge, especially those branches studied prior to being considered part of pure science.

philosopher's stone philosopher's stones n
de vises sten
(alchemy, uncountable) A supposed substance able to turn base metals, such as lead or mercury, into gold or silver, also sometimes claimed to cure any illness (as panacea) or confer immortality (as elixir of life), among other functions.

philosophical /ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/ /ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl̩/ more philosophical most philosophical adj
filosofisk
Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.

philosophize /fɪˈlɒsəfʌɪz/ v
filosofera
To ponder or reason out philosophically.

philosophy /fɪˈlɑsəfi/ /fɪˈlɒsəfi/ philosophies n
filosofi
(uncountable, originally) The love of wisdom.
(uncountable) An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism, often attempting to provide explanations relating to general concepts such as existence and rationality.
(countable) A comprehensive system of belief.
(countable) A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.
(countable) A general principle (usually moral).

philter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ philters n
kärleksdryck
A kind of potion, charm, or drug; especially a love potion intended to make the drinker fall in love with the giver. [from the 16th c.]

phish phishes n
nätfiska
A phishing attack.

phisher phishers n
nätfiskare
A person who engages in phishing.

phishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ n
nätfiske
The act of circumventing security with an alias.

phlegm /fliːm/ /flɛm/ phlegms n
slem
Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing. [from 14th c.]

phlegmatic /flɛɡˈmætɪk/ more phlegmatic most phlegmatic adj
flegmatisk sävlig
Not easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish.
flegmatisk
Generating, causing, or full of phlegm.

phlegmatic /flɛɡˈmætɪk/ phlegmatics n
flegmatiker
One who has a phlegmatic disposition.

phlogiston /flə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɪstɒn/ /flə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɪstən/ phlogistons n
flogiston
(chemistry, historical) The hypothetical fiery principle formerly assumed to be a necessary constituent of combustible bodies and to be given up by them in burning.

phlox /flɒks/ /flɔks/ phlox phloxes n
flox
Any flowering plant of the genus Phlox.

pho /foʊ/ /fə/ /fəʊ/ /fɜː/ /fʌ/ phos n
pho phở
A Vietnamese soup with a beef base, typically served with rice noodles and optionally beef or chicken.

phobia /ˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˈfəʊbɪə/ phobiae phobias phobiæ n
fobi skräck
An irrational, abnormal, or obsessive fear (of something).

phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ phoenices phoenix phoenixes n
fenix
(Chinese mythology) A mythological Chinese chimerical bird whose physical body symbolizes the six celestial bodies; a fenghuang.

phone /foʊ̯n/ /fəʊ̯n/ phones n
fon
(phonetics) A speech segment that possesses distinct physical or perceptual properties, considered as a physical event without regard to its place in the phonology of a language.

phone /foʊ̯n/ /fəʊ̯n/ v
ringa telefonera
(transitive) To call (someone) using a telephone.

phone in v
ringa in
To make a telephone call to a broadcasting station, especially to participate in a program being aired.

phone sex n
telefonsex
An erotic or sexual telephone conversation between two or more people.

phoneme /ˈfoʊnim/ /ˈfəʊniːm/ phonemes n
fonem
An indivisible unit of sound in a given language. A phoneme is an abstraction of the physical speech sounds (phones) and may encompass several different phones.

phonetic /fəˈnɛt.ɪk/ [fəˈnɛɾɪk] adj
fonetisk
Relating to the sounds of spoken language.
(linguistics) Relating to phones (as opposed to phonemes).

phonetic alphabet phonetic alphabets n
fonetiskt alfabet
A writing system used to unambiguously transcribe the sounds of human speech.

phonetically more phonetically most phonetically adv
fonetiskt
In the way it sounds, particularly: written to describe the sound rather than the dictionary spelling.

phonetician /ˌfoʊ.nəˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ /ˌfɑ.nəˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ /ˌfɒn.ɪˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ /ˌfɔn.ɪˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ /ˌfəʊ.nɪˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ phoneticians n
fonetiker
A person who specializes in the physiology, acoustics, and perception of speech.

phonetics /fəˈnɛtɪks/ n
fonetik
(linguistics) The study of the physical sounds of human speech, concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phones), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception, and their representation by written symbols.

phonic /ˈfoʊ.nɪk/ /ˈfɑn.ɪk/ /ˈfɒn.ɪk/ adj
ljud-
Of or pertaining to sound; of the nature of sound; acoustic.

phonics /ˈfoʊnɪks/ /ˈfɑnɪks/ /ˈfɒnɪks/ /ˈfəʊnɪks/ n
ljudning
A method of teaching elementary reading based on the phonetic interpretation of normal spelling.

phonological /ˌfoʊ̯nəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌfɑnəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌfɒnəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌfəʊ̯nəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
fonologisk fonematisk
Of or relating to phonology.

phonology /foʊ-/ /fəˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /fəˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ /fəˈnɔləd͡ʒi/ phonologies n
fonologi
(uncountable) The study of the way sounds function in languages, including accent, intonation, phonemes, stress, and syllable structure, and which sounds are distinctive units within a language; (countable) the way sounds function within a given language; a phonological system. [from late 18th c.]
(by extension, uncountable) The study of the way components of signs function in a sign language, and which components are distinctive units within the language; (countable) the way components of signs function within a given sign language.

phonon /ˈfoʊ.nɑn/ /ˈfoʊ.nɔn/ phonons n
fonon
(physics) The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave.

phony /ˈfoʊni/ phonier phoniest adj
falsk oäkta förljugen lögnaktig
(informal) Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance.

phony /ˈfoʊni/ phonies n
bedragare bluff
(informal) A person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own.

phosphatase phosphatases n
fosfatas
(enzyme) Any of several enzymes that hydrolyze phosphate esters, and are important in the metabolism of carbohydrates, nucleotides and phospholipids, and in the formation of bone.

phosphate /ˈfɑsfeɪt/ /ˈfɒsfeɪt/ phosphates n
fosfat
(chemistry) Any salt or ester of phosphoric acid.

phospholipase phospholipases n
fosfolipas
(enzyme) Any of several enzymes that hydrolyze the phosphate ester bonds of phospholipids.

phospholipid phospholipids n
fosfolipid
(organic compound) Any lipid, such as lecithin or cephalin, consisting of a diglyceride combined with a phosphate group and a simple organic molecule such as choline or ethanolamine; they are important constituents of biological membranes.

phosphoresce v
fosforescera
To exhibit phosphorescence

phosphorescence /ˌfɑs.fəˈɹɛs.əns/ /ˌfɒs.fəˈɹɛs.əns/ phosphorescences n
fosforescens fosforsken
The emission of light without any perceptible heat; the quality of being phosphorescent.

phosphoric acid n
fosforsyra
(inorganic compound) A colourless liquid, H3PO4, used in the manufacture of fertilizers, detergents and pharmaceuticals and as an additive in cola drinks.

phosphorus /ˈfɑs.fɚ.əs/ /ˈfɒs.fə.ɹəs/ /ˈfɒs.fɹəs/ phosphori phosphoruses n
fosfor
(chemistry) a chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.

phosphorylate v
fosforylera
(transitive) to cause phosphorylation.
(intransitive) to undergo phosphorylation.

phosphorylation phosphorylations n
fosforylering
(biochemistry) the process of transferring a phosphate group from a donor to an acceptor; often catalysed by enzymes.

photo album photo albums n
fotoalbum
A book with a collection of photographs placed inside.

photo editor photo editors n
fotoredigerare
A software application for editing digital photographs.

photo shoot photo shoots n
fotografering plåtning
A session in which a photographer takes shots of an individual or group.

photo- prefix
foto-
light, electromagnetic radiation

photocopier photocopiers n
kopiator kopieringsapparat kopieringsmaskin
A machine which reproduces documents by photographing the original over a glass plate and printing duplicates.

photocopy /ˈfəʊtəˌkɒpi/ photocopies n
fotokopia
A copy made using a photocopier.

photocopy /ˈfəʊtəˌkɒpi/ v
fotokopiera
To make a copy using a photocopier.

photodiode photodiodes n
fotodiod
(electronics) A semiconductor two-terminal component whose electrical characteristics are light-sensitive.

photoelectricity n
fotoelektricitet
Electricity produced by the photoelectric effect.

photogenic /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ /ˌfoʊ.təˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ more photogenic most photogenic adj
fotogenisk fotogenique
Looking good when photographed.

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ [ˈfoʊ̯.ɾə.ˌɡɹ̠æf] [ˈfəʊ̯.tʰə̥.ˌɡɹ̠ɑːf] photographs n
foto fotografi kort
A picture created by projecting an image onto a photosensitive surface such as a chemically treated plate or film, CCD receptor, etc.

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ [ˈfoʊ̯.ɾə.ˌɡɹ̠æf] [ˈfəʊ̯.tʰə̥.ˌɡɹ̠ɑːf] v
fotografera fota plåta
(transitive, intransitive) To take a photograph (of).

photographer /fəˈtɑɡɹəfɚ/ /fəˈtɒɡɹəfə/ photographers n
fotograf
One who takes photographs, typically as an occupation.

photographic /ˌfoʊtəˈɡɹæfɪk/ [ˌfoʊɾəˈɡɹæfɪk] more photographic most photographic adj
fotografisk
Pertaining to photographs or photography.

photography /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ /fəˈtɒ.ɡɹə.fi/ photographies n
fotografi
The art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces, and its digital counterpart.
fotografering fotografi
The occupation of taking (and often printing) photographs.

photojournalism n
bildjournalistik fotojournalistik
A form of journalism in which a story is told primarily through photographs and other images

photokeratitis n
snöblindhet
A painful condition of the eyes caused by exposure of unprotected eyes to ultraviolet (UV) rays.

photometry photometries n
fotometri

photon /ˈfəʊtɒn/ photons n
foton
(particle) The quantum of light and other electromagnetic energy, regarded as a discrete particle having zero rest mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime. It is a gauge boson.

photonics /foʊˈtɑnɪks/ n
fotonik
(sciences) The science and technology of generating and controlling photons, particularly in the visible and near infrared light spectrum.

photoshop photoshops n
photoshoppa
A digitally altered image.

photosynthesis /ˌfoʊ.toʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ [ˌfŏʊ.ɾoʊ.ˈsɪn̪.θə.sɪs] [ˌfəʊ.tʰəʊ.ˈsɪn̪.θə.sɪs] photosyntheses n
fotosyntes
(biology) Any process by which plants and other photoautotrophs convert light energy into chemical energy.

phototoxic more phototoxic most phototoxic adj
fototoxisk
(medicine, of a medicine or cosmetic) Causing damage to the skin when exposed to light.

photovoltaic adj
fotovoltaisk
Producing a voltage when exposed to light.

phrasal verb phrasal verbs n
partikelverb
(linguistics, more loosely) A phrase, consisting of a verb and either or both of a preposition or adverb, that has idiomatic meaning.

phrase /fɹeɪz/ phrases n
fras uttryck
A short written or spoken expression.
(grammar) A word or, more commonly, a group of words that functions as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence, usually consisting of a head, or central word, and elaborating words.
fras
(music) A small section of music in a larger piece.

phrase /fɹeɪz/ v
benämna beteckna formulera ge uttryck åt uttrycka
(transitive) To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words.
frasera
(intransitive, music) To perform a passage with the correct phrasing.
(transitive, music) To divide into melodic phrases.

phrase book phrase books n
parlör
A usually pocket-sized book consisting of everyday expressions and vocabulary in two languages and intended for travellers who wish to communicate with locals while in other countries.

phraseological /ˌfɹeɪziəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
fraseologisk
Of or pertaining to phraseology.

phrenology phrenologies n
frenologi
(medicine, biology) The science or now discredited pseudo-science, which studies the relationships between a person's character and the morphology (structure) of the skull.

phthalate /ˈ(f)θaleɪt/ /ˈ(f)θælɪt/ phthalates n
ftalat
(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of a phthalic acid.

phugoid /ˈfjuˌɡɔɪd/ /ˈfjuːɡɔɪd/ phugoids n
fugoidrörelse phugoidrörelse
(aeronautics, aviation) The motion of an aircraft, missile, or other flying object continuously oscillating in a vertical plane due to the object pitching up and climbing, thus slowing down; then pitching down and descending, thus speeding up.

phycology n
fykologi
The scientific study of algae.

phyllite /ˈfɪlˌaɪt/ phyllites n
fyllit
(geology) A type of metamorphic rock formed from clay-rich sediments called pelites.

phylogeny /faɪˈlɑd͡ʒəni/ /faɪˈlɒd͡ʒəni/ phylogenies n
fylogeni
(systematics) The evolutionary history of groups of organisms, such as species or clades.

phylum /ˈfaɪləm/ phyla phylums n
fylum stam phylum provins
(taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a divisio or a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank

physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ more physical most physical adj
fysisk
Pertaining to the world as understood through the senses rather than the mind; tangible, concrete; real. Having to do with the material world. [from 16th c.]
Involving bodily force or contact; vigorous, aggressive. [from 20th c.]
fysikalisk fysisk
Having to do with the body as opposed to the mind; corporeal, bodily. [from 18th c.]

physical culture n
frisksport motionsidrott
(historical) A 19th- and 20th-century popular movement of light gymnastics for the purpose of health and fitness.

physical education n
gymnastik gympa idrott idrott & hälsa
An element of an educational curriculum concerned with bodily development, physical health and wellness, strength, physical co-ordination, and agility.

physical examination physical examinations n
läkarundersökning
(medicine) The examination of the patient's body with the use of such methods as inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation.

physical law physical laws n
naturlag
A universal statement about the operation of nature, based on empirical observations of physical behavior, tested using the scientific method.

physical quantity physical quantities n
storhet
(physics) A physical property that can be measured or calculated from other physical property and expressed as the product of a numerical value and a physical unit.

physically /ˈfɪzɪkli/ more physically most physically adv
fysiskt
In a physical manner.

physician /fɪˈzɪʃən/ physicians n
läkare doktor
A medical doctor trained in human medicine.

physicist /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/ physicists n
fysiker
A person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics, especially at a professional level.

physics /ˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
fysik
The branch of science concerned with the study of the properties and interactions of space, time, matter and energy.

physiocrat /ˈfɪzɪəkɹat/ physiocrats n
fysiokrat
(economics, now, historical) Any of a group of economists in 18th-century France who believed that the government should not seek to influence the operation of natural economic laws. [from 18th c.]

physiological /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.i.kəl/ /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɔd͡ʒ.i.kəl/ more physiological most physiological adj
fysiologisk
Of, or relating to physiology.

physiologist physiologists n
fysiolog
A person who studies or specializes in physiology.

physiology /ˌfɪziˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌfɪziˈɒləd͡ʒi/ physiologies n
fysiologi
A branch of biology that deals with the functions and activities of life or of living matter (as organs, tissues, or cells) and of the physical and chemical phenomena involved.

physiotherapist physiotherapists n
fysioterapeut sjukgymnast
A therapist who treats physical injury or dysfunction, usually with exercise.

physiotherapy physiotherapies n
sjukgymnastik
Therapy that uses physical techniques such as massage, ultrasound, heat, and exercise.

phytic acid n
fytinsyra
(organic compound) The compound inositol hexaphosphoric acid present in cereals etc as alkali and alkaline earth salts; it is a source of phosphorus for ruminants but is indigestible for carnivores

phytopathological more phytopathological most phytopathological adj
växtpatologisk
Of or pertaining to phytopathology

phytopathologist phytopathologists n
växtpatolog
A scientist who specializes in phytopathology; a plant pathologist

phytopathology n
växtpatologi
The study of plant diseases; plant pathology

phytoplankton /ˌfaɪ.toʊˈplæŋk.tən/ /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈplæŋk.tən/ /ˌfaɪ.təˈplæŋk.tən/ phytoplanktons n
fytoplankton
Plankton, especially those small in size, that obtain energy by photosynthesis.

pi /paɪ/ pis n
pi
The 16th letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets and the seventeenth in Old Greek.
(mathematics) An irrational and transcendental constant representing the ratio of the circumference of a Euclidean circle to its diameter; approximately 3.14159265358979323846264338327950; usually written π.

pia mater pia maters n
mjuka hjärnhinnan
(anatomy) The innermost of the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.

pianist /piˈænɪst/ /ˈpi.ənɪst/ pianists n
pianist
A person who plays the piano, particularly with skill or as part of an orchestra.

piano /paɪˈænoʊ/ /piˈænoʊ/ /piˈænəʊ/ pianoes pianos n
piano
(musical instruments) a percussive keyboard musical instrument, usually ranging over seven octaves, with white and black colored keys, played by pressing these keys, causing hammers to strike strings [from 1803]

piano accordion piano accordions n
pianodragspel
(musical instruments) an accordion with a keyboard similar to that of a piano.

piastre piastres n
piaster
A form of currency currently used as a subunit in the Middle Eastern and East African countries of Egypt, Jordan (partly including Palestine), Lebanon, South Sudan, Sudan, and Syria.

picador /ˈpɪkədɔː(ɹ)/ picadores picadors n
pikador picador
(bullfighting) A lancer mounted on horseback who assists a matador.

picaresque /pɪkəˈɹɛsk/ picaresques n
pikaresk
(literature) A picaresque novel.

piccolo /ˈpɪkl̩oʊ/ /ˈpɪkoloʊ/ /ˈpɪkəloʊ/ /ˈpɪkələʊ/ piccoli piccolos n
piccolaflöjt
A piccolo flute A transverse flute that is smaller than a Western concert flute and pitched nearly an octave higher.
piccolaflaska
A bottle of champagne containing 0.1875 litres of fluid, one quarter the volume of a standard bottle.

pick /pɪk/ [pʰɪk] picks n
hacka
A tool used for digging; a pickaxe.
A tool for unlocking a lock without the original key; a lock pick, picklock.

pick /pɪk/ [pʰɪk] v
välja
plocka
To grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails.
To harvest a fruit or vegetable for consumption by removing it from the plant to which it is attached; to harvest an entire plant by removing it from the ground.
(dated) To peck at, as a bird with its beak; to strike at with anything pointed; to act upon with a pointed instrument; to pierce; to prick, as with a pin.

pick 'n' mix pick 'n' mixes n
lösgodis
A selection of different articles (such as sweets arranged in trays) that can be chosen in any combination and paid for by weight or number.

pick one's nose v
peta
(idiomatic) To insert a finger or other object into one's nostril to remove obstructions, especially dried mucus.

pick up the phone v
svara i telefonen
To pick up the receiver of a telephone, generally with the intention of making a phone call.

pick-me-up pick-me-ups n
återställare
(informal) A drink, especially an alcoholic one, taken as a stimulant or sometimes as a hangover cure; a restorative, tonic or bracer. [from 19th c.]

pick-up line pick-up lines n
raggningsreplik
A short introduction or comment intended to garner romantic or sexual interest from a stranger.

pick-up sticks n
plockepinn

pickaxe /ˈpɪkˌæks/ pickaxes n
korp korphacka
A heavy iron tool with a wooden handle; one end of the head is pointed, the other has a chisel edge.

pickelhaube /ˈpɪk(ə)lhaʊbə/ pickelhauben pickelhaubes n
pickelhuva
(historical) A spiked helmet worn by German troops, especially during the First World War. [from 19th c.]

picket fence picket fences n
staket
A simple fence made from wooden pickets, connected by horizontal bars.

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ pickles n
ättiksgurka inlagd inläggning saltgurka
(chiefly, US, Canada, Australia) A cucumber preserved in a solution, usually a brine or a vinegar syrup.
inläggning
(often, in the plural) Any vegetable preserved in vinegar and consumed as relish.
inläggning lag
The brine used for preserving food.

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ v
lägga in
(transitive, ergative) To preserve food (or sometimes other things) in a salt, sugar or vinegar solution.

pickled more pickled most pickled adj
inlagd
Preserved by pickling.

pickling /ˈpɪk.lɪŋ/ picklings n
inläggning
An instance of processing something in brine or in vinegar.

picklock picklocks n
dyrk
A device designed to pick locks.

pickpocket /ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/ pickpockets n
ficktjuv
One who steals from the pocket of a passerby, usually by sleight of hand.

pickup artist pickup artists n
raggningsspecialist

pickup truck pickup trucks n
pickup
(chiefly, North America, Singapore) A light truck with an open cargo bed.

picky /ˈpɪki/ pickier pickiest adj
kräsen kinkig
Fussy; particular; demanding to have things just right.

picky eater picky eaters n
kräsmagad

picnic /ˈpɪknɪk/ picnics n
picknick
The meal eaten at such a gathering.

pico- /ˈpaɪ.koʊ/ /ˈpi.koʊ/ /ˈpiː.kəʊ/ prefix
piko-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−12 (short scale trillionth or long scale billionth). Symbol: p

pictogram pictograms n
piktogram
A picture that represents a word or an idea by illustration.

picture /ˈpɪk(t)ʃə/ /ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/ /ˈpɪt͡ʃɚ/ pictures n
bild tavla
A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, by drawing, painting, printing, photography, etc.
bild fotografi
A photograph.
film
(in the plural, informal) ("the pictures") Cinema (as a form of entertainment).

picture book picture books n
bilderbok
A book for young children in which the narrative is accompanied by illustrations.

picture card picture cards n
klätt kort målare
A playing card which has a picture on it (usually Jack, Queen or King (coat card), but sometimes including Ace or Joker).

picture dictionary picture dictionaries n
bildordbok
A dictionary that includes pictures to help identify things.

picture frame /ˈpɪktʃə ˌfɹeɪm/ /ˈpɪkt͡ʃɚ ˌfɹeɪm/ picture frames n
tavelram
The frame into which a picture is placed.

picture-in-picture n
bib bild i bild
(television) A feature of some television receivers and similar devices, where one program or channel is displayed on the full TV screen while another is displayed in an inset window.

picturesque /pɪkt͡ʃəˈɹɛsk/ more picturesque most picturesque adj
pittoresk
Resembling or worthy of a picture or painting; having the qualities of a picture or painting; pleasingly beautiful.

pidgin /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ pidgins n
pidgin pidginspråk
(linguistics) An amalgamation of two disparate languages, used by two populations having no common language as a lingua franca to communicate with each other, lacking formalized grammar and having a small, utilitarian vocabulary and no native speakers.

pie /paɪ/ /pɑɪ/ pies n
paj
A type of pastry that consists of an outer crust and a filling.
A paper plate covered in cream, shaving foam or custard that is thrown or rubbed in someone’s face for comical purposes, to raise money for charity, or as a form of political protest; a custard pie; a cream pie.

pie /paɪ/ /pɑɪ/ v
tårta
(transitive) To hit in the face with a pie, either for comic effect or as a means of protest (see also pieing).

pie chart pie charts n
cirkeldiagram
A pictorial graph in the shape of a circle, with segments representing related proportions

pie iron pie irons n
smörgåsgrill
An electrical device for making sandwiches.

piece /piːs/ pieces n
bit stycke
A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.
stycke
A single item belonging to a class of similar items.
An artistic creation, such as a painting, sculpture, musical composition, literary work, etc.
pjäs
(chess) One of the figures used in playing chess, specifically a higher-value figure as distinguished from a pawn; by extension, a similar counter etc. in other games.
pjäs stycke
(military) An artillery gun.
nyp
(US, colloquial, vulgar) A sexual encounter; from piece of ass or piece of tail.
puffra
(US, slang) A cannabis pipe.
nyp puffra
(slang) An ounce of a recreational drug.

piece of cake /ˈpiːsə(v)ˈkeɪk/ pieces of cake n
barnlek
(idiomatic) A job, task or other activity that is pleasant – or, by extension, easy or simple.

piece of furniture pieces of furniture n
möbel
An item of furniture; any item, such as a table or cupboard, that constitutes furniture.

piece of paper pieces of paper n
papper papperslapp
A single sheet or scrap of paper.

piece of shit pieces of shit n
skithög skrothög skräphög
(idiomatic, vulgar) A bad thing; an object of poor quality.

piece work n
ackord
Work that a worker is paid for according to the number of units produced, rather than the number of hours worked; work done and paid for by the piece or by the job.

piecewise adv
etappvis steg för steg stegvis
In terms or by means of pieces; a piece at a time.

pied /paɪd/ more pied most pied adj
brokig
Decorated or colored in blotches.

pied bushchat pied bushchats n
svart buskskvätta
Saxicola caprata, an Asian flycatcher

pied wheatear pied wheatears n
nunnestenskvätta
Oenanthe pleschanka, an Old World flycatcher native to Asia

piehole pieholes n
käften limpsax truten
(slang, offensive) A person's mouth.

pieing pieings n
tårtning
An instance of throwing a pie at someone, often a politician or other powerful or influential person as a means of protest.

piemontite /ˈpiməntaɪt/ /ˈpiːmɒntaɪt/ piemontites n
piemontit
(mineral) A monoclinic sorosilicate mineral of the epidote group, reddish in colour.

pier /pɪə(ɹ)/ /pɪɹ/ piers n
brygga pir
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
brygga
A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.
bropelare
A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.
pelare
(architecture) A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.

pierce /pɜː(ɹ)s/ /pɪəs/ /pɪɹs/ v
bryta genom göra hål på punktera
(transitive) To puncture; to break through.
pierca hål
(transitive) To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry.

piercing /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/ piercings n
piercing
A hole made in the body so that jewellery can be worn through it.

pierogi /pəˈɹoːɡi/ /pɛˈɾoːɡi/ pierogi pierogies pierogis n
pirog
(North America) A square- or crescent-shaped dumpling of unleavened dough, stuffed with sauerkraut, cheese, mashed potatoes, cabbage, onion, meat, or any combination of these, or with a fruit filling.

pietist pietists n
pietist
A supporter of pietism.

pietistic /paɪ.ɪˈtɪs.tɪk/ /pʌɪ.ɪˈtɪs.tɪk/ more pietistic most pietistic adj
pietistisk
Pertaining to pietism, especially that associated with Luther and his followers; excessively pious.

piety /ˈpaɪ.ɪ.ti/ pieties n
fromhet
(uncountable, religion) Reverence and devotion to God.

pig /ˈpɪɡ/ pigs n
svin gris
Any of several mammalian species of the genus Sus, having cloven hooves, bristles and a nose adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus domesticus.
(derogatory, slang) A dirty or slovenly person.
gris snut
(now, chiefly, US, UK, Australia, derogatory, slang) A police officer. [From ante 1785.]

pig in a poke pigs in a poke pigs in pokes n
grisen i säcken köpa grisen i säcken
(idiomatic) Something whose true value is concealed or unknown and may be lower than expected by the buyer or claimed by the seller, especially something offered for sale.

pig iron n
tackjärn
A type of crude, brittle iron shaped like a block, unsuitable for working but suitable for casting, commonly used as an industrial raw material.

pig out v
vräka i sig
(slang, intransitive) To eat voraciously or ravenously; to gorge oneself.

pigeon /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ pigeons n
duva
One of several birds of the family Columbidae, which consists of more than 300 species.

pigeon pea pigeon peas n
duvärt
A tropical African plant, Cajanus cajan, formerly Cajanus indicus.

pigeonhole pigeonholes n
fack
(by extension) One of an array of compartments for receiving mail and other messages at a college, office, etc.
One of an array of compartments for storing scrolls at a library.

pigeonhole v
placera i ett fack
To categorize; especially to limit or be limited to a particular category, role, etc.

piggy bank piggy banks n
spargris bössa sparbössa
A small container, sometimes in the form of a pig, to store small saved coins in. Often the "bank" must be broken open to retrieve the contents.

piglet /ˈpɪɡ.lət/ piglets n
kulting gris
A young pig

pigment /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/ pigments n
pigment
(biology) Any color in plant or animal cells
A dry colorant, usually an insoluble powder

pigmentation pigmentations n
pigmentering
Coloration of human, plant or animal tissue, especially by pigment.

pigsty /ˈpɪɡstaɪ/ pigsties n
svinstia
An enclosure where pigs are kept, either a building or part of one.
(colloquial) A dirty or very untidy place.

pigtail /ˈpɪɡ.teɪl/ pigtails n
pippilott råttsvans tofs
A braided plait of hair; now especially, either of two braids or "tails" on the side of the head. [from 18th c.]
knorr
The tail of a pig.

pika /ˈpaɪkə/ pikas n
piphare
Any of several small, furry mammals, similar to guinea pigs, but related to rabbits, of the family Ochotonidae, from the mountains of North America and Asia.

pike /paɪk/ pikes n
pik
(military, historical) A very long spear used two-handed by infantry soldiers for thrusting (not throwing), both for attacks on enemy foot soldiers and as a countermeasure against cavalry assaults.
(diving, gymnastics) A position with the knees straight and a tight bend at the hips with the torso folded over the legs, usually part of a jack-knife. [from 1920s]
gädda
Any carnivorous freshwater fish of the genus Esox, especially the northern pike, Esox lucius.

pikeman pikemen n
pikenerare
A soldier armed with a pike.

pilaf pilafs n
pilaff
A dish made by browning grain, typically rice, in oil and then cooking it with a seasoned broth, to which meat and/or vegetables may be added.

pilcrow /ˈpɪl.kɹoʊ/ /ˈpɪl.kɹəʊ/ pilcrows n
alinea
(typesetting) A symbol designating a paragraph break.

pile /paɪl/ piles n
hög
A mass of things heaped together; a heap.
kil
(heraldiccharge) One of the ordinaries or subordinaries having the form of a wedge, usually placed palewise, with the broadest end uppermost.

pile /paɪl/ v
stapla
(transitive, often used with the preposition "up") To lay or throw into a pile or heap; to heap up; to collect into a mass; to accumulate

pile driver pile drivers n
pålkran
A machine for forcing a pile, a long beam, into the ground as part of the construction of a foundation; usually by raising a weight and then dropping it on the beam.

pile up v
stapla trava uppstapla
(transitive) To form a pile, stack, or heap.

pileus /ˈpɪliəs/ pilei n
hatt
The top of the head of a bird, from the bill to the nape.

pilfer /ˈpɪl.fə/ /ˈpɪl.fɚ/ v
snatta
(ambitransitive) To steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practise petty theft.

pilferer pilferers n
snattare
One who pilfers.

pilgrim /ˈpɪlɡɹɪm/ pilgrims n
pilgrim vallfärdare
One who travels, especially on a journey to visit sites of religious significance.

pilgrimage /ˈpɪlɡɹɪmɪd͡ʒ/ pilgrimages n
vallfärd pilgrimsfärd
A journey made to a sacred place, or a religious journey.

pilgrimage /ˈpɪlɡɹɪmɪd͡ʒ/ v
vallfärda
To go on a pilgrimage.

pill /pɪl/ [pʰɪɫ] pills n
piller tablett
(broadly) A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication.
p-piller piller
(informal, uncountable, definite, i.e. used with "the") Contraceptive medication, usually in the form of a pill to be taken by a woman; an oral contraceptive pill.

pill press pill presses n
pillerpress
(pharmacy) An implement designed to facilitate the manufacture of pills from medicament mass.

pill tile pill tiles n
pillerbräda
(pharmacy) An implement sometimes graduated with a linear scale and sometimes decorated designed to cut out with it tablets and ointments from an amorphous medicament mass

pillage /ˈpɪl.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ pillages n
plundring
The act of pillaging.

pillage /ˈpɪl.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ v
plundra
(ambitransitive) To loot or plunder by force, especially in time of war.

pillar /ˈpɪlə/ /ˈpɪlɚ/ pillars n
pelare kolonn stöttepelare
(architecture) A large post, often used as supporting architecture.

pillar of the community pillars of the community n
samhällets stöttepelare
A prominent member or supporter of a particular community.

pillbox /ˈpɪl bɑːks/ /ˈpɪl bɒks/ pillboxes n
pillerdosa
A small box in which pills are kept.

pillion /ˈpɪljən/ pillions n
bönpall passagerarsadel
(motorcycling) A similar second saddle on a motorcycle for a passenger.

pillory /ˈpɪləɹi/ pillories n
skampåle stupstock
A framework on a post, with holes for the hands and head, used as a means of punishment and humiliation.

pillow /ˈpɛloʊ/ /ˈpɪloʊ/ /ˈpɪləʊ/ pillows n
kudde huvudkudde
A soft cushion used to support the head in bed.

pillow fight /ˈpɪloʊ ˌfaɪt/ /ˈpɪləʊ ˌfaɪt/ pillow fights n
kuddkrig
A play fight that involves hitting others with pillows.

pillow fort pillow forts n
kuddfort kuddkoja
An inhabitable structure built from pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and sofa cushions, usually as part of a child's play.

pillow-biter pillow-biters n
kuddbitare

pillowcase /ˈpɘlɐʉˌkæes/ /ˈpɘlɘˌkæes/ /ˈpɪloʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɪləʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɪləˌkeɪs/ pillowcases n
örngott dynvar kuddvar
A washable, easily removable cloth cover for pillows.

pilonidal adj
pilonidal
Having body hairs which have grown in a concentrated area on the skin and formed a cyst or abscess.

pilot /ˈpaɪlət/ pilots n
styrman
A person who steers a ship, a helmsman.
lots
A person who knows well the depths and currents of a harbor or coastal area, who is hired by a vessel to help navigate the harbor or coast.
pilot
(aviation) A person who is in charge of the controls of an aircraft.
pilotavsnitt
(television) A sample episode of a proposed TV series produced to decide if it should be made or not. If approved, typically the first episode of an actual TV series.

pilot boat pilot boats n
lotsbåt
A kind of boat used to transport pilots between land and the inbound or outbound ships that they are piloting.

pilot light pilot lights n
tändlåga
A small, persistent flame used to ignite gas.

pilot project pilot projects n
pilotprojekt
A proof of concept; an initial prototype.

pilot whale pilot whales n
grindval
Either of two species of whale in the genus Globicephala, dark grey in colour.

pilsner pilsners n
pilsner
A pale, light lager beer.

pilum /ˈpaɪləm/ pila pilums n
kastspjut
(historical) A Roman military javelin.

pimp /pɪmp/ pimps n
hallick sutenör
Someone who solicits customers for prostitution and acts as manager for a group of prostitutes; a pander.

pimpernel /ˈpɪmpənɛl/ pimpernels n
mire
Any of various plants of the genus Anagallis, having small red, white or purple flowers, especially the scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis). [from 15th c.]

pimping /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/ pimpings n
koppleri
The practise of managing and hiring out prostitutes.

pimple /ˈpɪmp(ə)l/ pimples n
finne
(dermatology) An inflamed (raised and colored) spot on the surface of the skin that is usually painful and fills with pus.

pimply pimplier pimpliest adj
finnig
Having pimples; pimpled.

pin /pɪn/ [pʰɪn] pins n
knappnål
A needle without an eye (usually) made of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening.
kägla
A slender object specially designed for use in a specific game or sport, such as skittles or bowling.
skruv stämskruv
A peg in musical instruments for increasing or relaxing the tension of the strings.

pin-up pin-ups n
pinuppbild
A photograph, printed in a magazine or other publication, of a sexually attractive person (often nude or provocatively dressed), and intended to be removed and pinned up on a wall.
pinuppa
(often, attributive) The person so depicted.

pinafore /ˈpɪ.nəˌfɔ(ɹ)/ pinafores n
karinförkläde madickenförkläde
A sleeveless dress, often similar to an apron, generally worn over other clothes, and most often worn by young girls as an overdress.

pinball /ˈpɪnˌbɔːl/ pinballs n
flipperspel
(games) A game, played on a device with a sloping base, in which the player operates a spring-loaded plunger to shoot a ball, between obstacles, and attempts to hit targets and score points.

pinball machine pinball machines n
flipperspel
(This entry is a translation hub.) A machine specially built to be used to play games of pinball.

pince-nez /pænsˈneɪ/ /pæ̃sˈneɪ/ pince-nez n
pincené
temple-less eyeglasses that clip to the bridge of the nose

pincer attack pincer attacks n
kniptångsmanöver
(military) An attack in which two or more forces attack from multiple sides at once.

pincers /ˈpɪnsəɹz/ n
hovtång kniptång tång
A gripping tool, pivoted like a pair of scissors, but with blunt jaws.

pinch /pɪnt͡ʃ/ pinches n
nyp
The action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
nypa
A small amount of powder or granules, such that the amount could be held between fingertip and thumb tip.
knipa
An awkward situation of some kind (especially money or social) which is difficult to escape.

pinch /pɪnt͡ʃ/ v
nypa
To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
knipa knipsa
(horticulture) To cut shoots or buds of a plant in order to shape the plant, or to improve its yield.
pina
(nautical) To sail so close-hauled that the sails begin to flutter.
knipa snatta
(figurative) To cramp; to straiten; to oppress; to starve.

pinch of salt pinches of salt n
nypa salt
A small amount of salt.

pinchbeck pinchbecks n
pinsback
An alloy of copper and zinc once used as imitation gold for cheap jewelry.

pincushion /ˈpɪnˌkʊʃ(ə)n/ /ˈpɪnˌkʊʃn̩/ pincushions n
nåldyna
(sewing) A device, originally like a small, stuffed cushion, designed to have sewing pins and needles stuck into it to store them safely; some modern pincushions hold the objects magnetically.

pine /paɪn/ pines n
tall fura
(countable, uncountable) Any coniferous tree of the genus Pinus.
furu tall
(uncountable) The wood of this tree.

pine /paɪn/ v
tråna
(intransitive) To long, to yearn so much that it causes suffering.

pine bunting pine buntings n
tallsparv
Emberiza leucocephalos, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

pine grosbeak pine grosbeaks n
tallbit
Pinicola enucleator, a large member of the true finch family, Fringillidae.

pine marten pine martens n
mård trädmård skogsmård
A species of marten native to Northern Europe, Martes martes.

pine nut /ˈpaɪn ˌnʌt/ pine nuts n
pinjenöt pinjekärna
The edible seed of any of several species of evergreen pine, especially Pinus pinea, Pinus cembra, and Pinus cembroides.

pineal gland /ˈpaɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/ /ˈpɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/ pineal glands n
tallkottkörteln
(anatomy, neuroanatomy) A small, pinecone-shaped endocrine gland found near the centre of the brain that produces melatonin.

pineapple /ˈpaɪnæpəl/ /ˈpaɪnəpəl/ /ˌpaɪnˈæpəl/ pineapples n
ananas
(uncountable) The flesh of a pineapple fruit used as a food item.
(slang) An Australian fifty dollar note.
A decorative carving of a pineapple fruit used as a symbol of hospitality.

pinecone pinecones n
tallkotte
A seed-bearing conical fruit of a pine tree.

pinesap pinesaps n
tallört
A myco-heterotroph (Monotropa hypopitys), formerly thought to be a saprophyte, having racemes of drooping flowers.

pinewood pinewoods n
furu
(uncountable) The wood of a pine
tallskog
(countable) A forest or grove of pine trees, either natural or as a plantation

ping pong ball ping pong balls n
bordtennisboll pingisboll pingpongboll
A lightweight celluloid ball used in the sport of table tennis (ping pong).

pinion /ˈpɪnjən/ pinions n
pinjong
(mechanical engineering) The smallest gear in a gear train.

pink /pɪŋk/ [pʰɪŋk] pinker pinkest adj
rosa skär ljusröd
Having a colour between red and white; pale red.

pink /pɪŋk/ [pʰɪŋk] pinks n
nejlika
(color) A colour reminiscent of pinks, the flowers. [from 17th c.]
rosa skär
Pale red.

pink jersey pink jerseys n
rosa ledartröja
(cycling) A pink shirt worn by the leader in the Giro d'Italia.

pink-footed goose pink-footed geese n
spetsbergsgås
Anser brachyrhynchus, a goose that breeds in Greenland, Iceland, etc.

pinking shears n
sicksacksax
(sewing) A pair of scissors with zigzag cutting edges, used to cut fabric: the zigzag edge helps keep the fabric from fraying.

pinkness pinknesses n
skärhet
The condition of being pink

pinky promise pinky promises n
tumma
(informal) A promise made by entwining one's pinky finger with another person's.

pinna /ˈpɪnə/ pinnae pinnas n
öronmussla
(anatomy) The visible part of the ear that resides outside of the head, the auricle; outer ear excluding the ear canal.

pinnacle /ˈpɪnəkəl/ pinnacles n
fial
(architectural element) An upright member, generally ending in a small spire, used to finish a buttress, to constitute a part in a proportion, as where pinnacles flank a gable or spire.

pinniped pinnipeds n
säl
Any of various large marine mammals belonging to the superfamily (formerly considered a suborder) Pinnipedia comprising walruses, eared seals and earless seals.

pinocytosis n
pinocytos
(biology) A form of endocytosis in which material enters a cell through its membrane and is incorporated in vesicles for digestion.

pint /paɪnt/ pints n
pint
16 US fluid ounces [473 millilitres] for liquids (a US liquid pint) or
A unit of volume, equivalent to:

pinto bean pinto beans n
pintoböna
(US, usually, in plural) Any bean of several varieties of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), common in the US and Mexico.

pinwheel pinwheels n
vindsnurra
An artificial flower with a stem, usually plastic, for children: the flower spins round in the wind, like a small paper windmill.

pinworm pinworms n
springmask
Any of several nematode worms, of the family Oxyuridae, that are parasitic to mammals

pion /ˈpaɪɒn/ pions n
pion pimeson
(particle) Any of three semistable mesons, having positive, negative or neutral charge, composed of up and down quarks/antiquarks.

pioneer /ˌpaɪ.əˈniɹ/ /ˌpaɪ.əˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /ˌpaɪ.əˈnɪɹ/ pioneers n
pionjär
One who goes before, as into the wilderness, preparing the way for others to follow.
(Communism) A member of a children’s organization operated by the Communist Party, typically in the second of three stages toward becoming an member of the Party itself.

pioneer species pioneer species n
pionjärart
A hardy species that is among the first to colonize a previously disrupted or damaged ecosystem.

pioneering adj
banbrytande
Involving accomplishments or activities that have not been done before, or developing or using new methods or techniques.

pious /ˈpaɪəs/ more pious most pious adj
from andaktsfull pietetsfull pietistisk vördsam
Of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, god-fearing.

pip /pɪp/ pips n
kärna
(obsolete) A pippin, seed of any kind.
öga
One of the spots or symbols on a playing card, domino, die, etc.
pip
One of a series of very short, electronically produced tones, used, for example, to count down the final few seconds before a given time or to indicate that a caller using a payphone needs to make further payment to continue the call.

pipe /paɪp/ pipes n
flöjt pipa
(musical instrument) A wind instrument consisting of a tube, often lined with holes to allow for adjustment in pitch, sounded by blowing into the tube. [from 10th c.]
orgelpipa
(music) A tube used to produce sound in an organ; an organ pipe. [from 14th c.]
rör
A rigid tube that transports water, steam, or other fluid, as used in plumbing and numerous other applications. [from 10th c.]
tillförselkanal
(geology) A vertical conduit through the Earth's crust below a volcano through which magma has passed, often filled with volcanic breccia. [from 19th c.]
lina
(computing, slang) A data backbone, or broadband Internet access. [from 20th c.]

pipe cleaner pipe cleaners n
piprensare
A piece of flexible wire in which tufted fabric is twisted and which is used to clean out the stem of a tobacco pipe or other narrow tube. It can be also used for arts and crafts

pipe cutter pipe cutters n
rörkap rörskärare
A hand-held tool used by plumbers to cut pipe.

pipe dream pipe dreams n
luftslott önskedröm
(idiomatic) A plan, desire, or idea that will not likely work; a near impossibility.

pipe wrench pipe wrenches n
rörtång
An adjustable wrench (British spanner) with a toothed jaw for gripping pipe, frequently used by a plumber or pipe fitter, to loosen and tighten pipes with threaded connections.

pipette /paɪˈpɛt/ /pɪˈpɛt/ pipettes n
pipett
(sciences) A small tube, often with an enlargement or bulb in the middle, and usually graduated, used for transferring or delivering measured quantities of a liquid. [from 19th c.]

piping hot /ˌpaɪ.pɪŋ ˈhɒt/ /ˌpaɪpɪŋ ˈhɑt/ adj
brännhet skållhet stekhet
(idiomatic) Very hot.

pipit /ˈpɪpɪt/ pipits n
piplärka
Any of various small passerine birds, mainly from the genus Anthus, that are often drab, ground feeding insectivores of open country.

piracy /ˈpaɪɹəsi/ piracies n
sjöröveri
(nautical) Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.
piratkopiering
The unauthorized duplication of goods protected by intellectual property law.

piranha /pɪˈɹæn(j)ə/ /pɪˈɹɑn(j)ə/ /pɪˈɹɑːn(j)ə/ piranha piranhas n
piraya
(ichthyology) Any of the carnivorous or frugivorous freshwater fish living in South American rivers and belonging to the subfamily Serrasalminae.

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹət/ /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ pirates n
pirat sjörövare
A criminal who plunders at sea; commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns.
(by extension) One who breaks intellectual property laws by reproducing protected works without permission.

pirouette /ˌpɪ.ɹuːˈɛt/ /ˌpɪ.ɹəˈwɛt/ /ˌpɪ.ɹʊˈɛt/ pirouettes n
piruett
A whirling or turning on the toes in dancing, primarily in ballet.
The whirling about of a horse.

pirozhki /pɪˈɹɒʃkɪ/ /pɪˈɹɒʒkɪ/ pirozhki pirozhkis n
pirog
Small pastries filled with finely chopped meat, vegetables or fruit baked or fried, from eastern European cuisine, or a serving of these.

piscatory adj
fiskare fiske
Of or pertaining to fishermen or fishing.

piss /pɪs/ pisses n
piss
(somewhat vulgar, slang, usually, _, uncountable) Urine. [from 14th c.]

piss /pɪs/ v
pissa

piss off v
dra åt skogen sticka av sticka och brinna
(Commonwealth, idiomatic, intransitive, vulgar, colloquial) To leave, to go away. [from mid-20th c.]

piss oneself v
pissa på sig
(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Commonwealth, slang, vulgar) To wet oneself.
(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Commonwealth, slang, vulgar) To be very scared (to the extent that one might lose control of one's bladder).
(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Commonwealth, slang, vulgar) To laugh uncontrollably (to the extent that one might lose control of one's bladder).

piss-up piss-ups n
fyllefest
(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, vulgar, slang) A party where people consume alcohol.

pissed /pɪst/ more pissed most pissed adj
full packad
(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, mildly) Drunk.
irriterad
(originally, US, Canada, mildly, _, vulgar, colloquial) Annoyed, angry.

pissed as a newt adj
full som en alika full som en kaja
(slang, simile) Drunk to the point of incapacity; inebriated.

pissed off more pissed off most pissed off adj
förbannad
(idiomatic, mildly, _, vulgar, colloquial) Very annoyed, upset, angry. [from mid-20th c.]

pissing contest pissing contests n
tuppfäktning
(vulgar, slang) A pointless competition, dispute or conflict, often over some trivial matter.

pistachio /pɪsˈtæʃi.əʊ/ /pɪsˈtæʃioʊ/ /pɪsˈtɑʃioʊ/ pistachioes pistachios n
pistasch pistaschträd pistaschnöt
The nutlike fruit of this tree.

piste /piːst/ /pɪst/ pistes n
pist
(skiing) A downhill trail.
(fencing) The field of play of a fencing match.

pistil pistils n
pistill
(botany) A discrete organ in the center of a flower capable of receiving pollen and producing a fruit, it is divided into an ovary, style and stigma. [from 18th c.]

pistol /ˈpɪstəl/ pistols n
pistol
A handgun[1570s]
A creative and unpredictable jokester, a constant source of entertainment and surprises.

piston /ˈpɪstən/ pistons n
kolv
A solid disk or cylinder that fits inside a hollow cylinder, and moves under pressure (as in an engine) or displaces fluid (as in a pump)

piston engine piston engines n
kolvmotor
Any of several types of engine having cylinders containing reciprocating pistons, in which a crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down within cylinders; many internal combustion engines and many steam engines have such a mechanism.

pit /pɪt/ [pʰɪʔt] pits n
kärna
A seed inside a fruit; a stone or pip inside a fruit.
depå
(motor racing) An area at a racetrack used for refueling and repairing the vehicles during a race.
grop
Formerly, that part of a theatre, on the floor of the house, below the level of the stage and behind the orchestra; now, in England, commonly the part behind the stalls; in the United States, the parquet; also, the occupants of such a part of a theatre.

pit /pɪt/ [pʰɪʔt] v
kärna ur urkärna
(transitive) To remove the stone from a stone fruit or the shell from a drupe.

pit prop pit props n
gruvstolpe
A wooden beam used as a support within a mineshaft or tunnel.

pit stop /ˈpɪt.stɑp/ pit stops n
depå
(motor racing) A stop made during an automobile race at the pit to refuel and perform other periodic maintenance on the vehicle.

pitch /pɪt͡ʃ/ pitches n
tonhöjd ton
(music, phonetics) The perceived frequency of a sound or note.
(music) The standard to which a group of musical instruments are tuned or in which a piece is performed, usually by reference to the frequency to which the musical note A above middle C is tuned.
beck
A dark, extremely viscous material remaining in still after distilling crude oil and tar.
kast
(baseball) The act of pitching a baseball.
plan
(sports, UK, Australia, NZ) The field on which cricket, soccer, rugby, gridiron or field hockey is played. (In cricket, the pitch is in the centre of the field; see cricket pitch.) (Not often used in the US or Canada, where "field" is the preferred word.)
propellerstigning stigning
The rotation angle about the transverse axis.
tippning
(nautical, aviation) The degree to which a vehicle, especially a ship or aircraft, rotates on such an axis, tilting its bow or nose up or down. Compare with roll, yaw, and heave.

pitch /pɪt͡ʃ/ v
kasta
(transitive, or, intransitive, baseball) To throw (the ball) toward a batter at home plate.
(intransitive, archaic) To alight; to settle; to come to rest from flight.
kasta slänga
(transitive) To throw away; discard.
resa
(transitive) To assemble or erect (a tent).
(intransitive) To fix or place a tent or temporary habitation; to encamp.
lägga
(intransitive, Bristol, of snow) To settle and build up, without melting.

pitch accent pitch accents n
musikalisk accent ordaccent tonaccent
(phonology) Any of a variety of restricted tone systems that use variations in pitch to give prominence to a syllable or mora within a word. The placement of this tone or the way it is realized can give different meanings to otherwise similar words.

pitch-black more pitch-black most pitch-black adj
beckmörk becksvart gagatsvart kolmörk kolsvart ramsvart
Very dark; without light.

pitch-dark adj
beckmörk
Absolutely dark or black; as dark as pitch.

pitcher /ˈpɪtʃ.ə/ /ˈpɪt͡ʃ.ɚ/ [ˈpɪʔt͡ʃə] [ˈpɪʔt͡ʃɚ] pitchers n
tillbringare
A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids, with a spout or protruding lip and a handle; a water jug or jar with a large ear or handle.
kastare pitcher
(baseball, softball) The player who delivers the ball to the batter.

pitchfork /ˈpɪt͡ʃˌfɔɹk/ pitchforks n
högaffel hötjuga
An agricultural tool comprising a fork with sparse, light tines, attached to a long handle, used for pitching hay (especially loose hay) high up onto a stack (as on a wagon or haystack, or into a haymow).

pitchstone pitchstones n
becksten pechsten
(geology) a natural glass, rich in microscopic crystallites, formed by the rapid cooling of lava or magma

pitfall /ˈpɪtfɔl/ /ˈpɪtfɔːl/ pitfalls n
fallgrop fälla
(figurative) A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
fångstgrop fallgrop
(literal) A type of trap consisting of a concealed pit in the ground, which the victim is supposed to fall into and not be able to get out from.

pith /pɪθ/ piths n
märg flädermärg
The soft, spongy substance inside plant parts; specifically, the parenchyma in the centre of the roots and stems of many plants and trees.
kärna
The essential or vital part of something; the essence.

pith helmet pith helmets n
tropikhjälm
A hat of similar appearance, but made of different materials.

pithouse pithouses n
grophus
(archaeology) A primitive building partially dug into the ground and roofed over.

pithy /ˈpɪθi/ pithier pithiest adj
kärnfull
Concise and meaningful.
Of, like, or abounding in pith; spongy or having small holes or pits.

pitiless /ˈpɪtɪləs/ more pitiless most pitiless adj
skoningslös
having, or showing, no pity; merciless, ruthless

pittance /ˈpɪtəns/ [ˈpʰɪʔn̩s] pittances n
spottstyver
A meagre allowance of money or wages.

pitter pitters n
urkärnare
A device that removes pits from fruit such as olives or cherries.

pitting pittings n
gropfrätning
The formation of pits on a surface because of corrosion.

pituitary /pɪˈtjuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ /pɪˈtuɪˌtɛɹi/ /pɪˈt͡ʃuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ pituitaries n
hypofys
(anatomy) The pituitary gland together with the pituitary stalk.

pituitary gland pituitary glands n
hypofys
(anatomy) An endocrine gland, about the size of a pea, that sits in a small, bony cavity at the base of the brain whose secretions control the other endocrine glands and influence growth, metabolism, and maturation.

pity /ˈpɪ.ti/ pities n
medlidande medömkan
(uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
synd
(countable) Something regrettable.

pity /ˈpɪ.ti/ v
tycka synd om

pity party pity parties n
offerkofta
(informal, derogatory) An instance of feeling sorry for oneself or seeking pity from other people.

pivot /ˈpɪv.ət/ pivots n
svängtapp
A thing on which something turns; specifically a metal pointed pin or short shaft in machinery, such as the end of an axle or spindle.
kärnpunkt medelpunkt vändpunkt
(figuratively, by extension) Something or someone having a paramount significance in a certain situation.
vridning vändning
Act of turning on one foot.

pivotal /ˈpɪvətəl/ more pivotal most pivotal adj
pivå-
Of, relating to, or being a pivot.
avgörande central huvudsaklig nyckel- väsentlig
Being of crucial importance; central, key.

pixel /ˈpɪksəl/ /ˈpɪksɛl/ pixels n
pixel
One of the tiny dots that make up the representation of an image in a computer's memory.

pizza /ˈpiːt.sə/ [ˈpʰit.sə] pizzas pizze n
pizza
(uncountable) A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients such as meat or vegetables.
(countable) A single instance of this dish.

pizza cutter pizza cutters n
pizzaskärare
A wheel-bladed knife used for cutting pizzas.

pizza oven pizza ovens n
pizzaugn
(informal) A wood-fired brick oven with a stone floor in the baking chamber. (From being an oven found in traditional pizzerias, and an accessory built in backyards for pizza)
A specialized infrared oven; a squat thin oven which fits a single pizza, that uses high intensity infrared lamps to rapidly blast and bake a pizza.

pizza pan pizza pans n
pizzaplåt

pizza stone pizza stones n
pizzasten

pizzamaker pizzamakers n
pizzabagare
One who makes pizza.

pizzazz /pɪˈzæz/ n
fräs schvung
Flair, vitality, or zest; energy; vigor. [from 1930s]

pizzeria /ˌpiːt.səˈɹiː.ə/ pizzerias pizzerie n
pizzeria
A restaurant that bakes and sells pizzas.

pizzicato /ˌpɪtsɪˈkɑːtoʊ/ adv
pizzicato
(music) To be played by plucking the strings instead of using the bow.

piñata /pɪnˈjæ.tə/ /pɪnˈjɑː.tə/ piñatas n
piñata
(Latin American culture) A doll or other decorated container that is filled with candy and hit with a hammer or a stick by blindfolded children during birthday parties or other celebrations until the candy falls out.

placard /ˈplæk.ɑɹd/ /ˈplæk.ɑːd/ /ˈplæk.ɚd/ placards n
plakat
A sheet of paper or cardboard with a written or printed announcement on one side for display in a public place.

placate /pleɪˈkeɪt/ /pləˈkeɪt/ /ˈpleɪkeɪt/ v
blidka
(transitive) To calm; to bring peace to; to influence someone who was furious to the point that they become content or at least no longer irate.

place /pleɪs/ [pl̥eɪs] places n
plats gård torg
An open space, particularly a city square, market square, or courtyard.
plats säte liggplats sittplats sovplats ståplats
The area one occupies, particularly somewhere to sit.
plats ställe placering post säte
A location or position in space.

place /pleɪs/ [pl̥eɪs] v
placera lägga ställa sätta
(transitive) To put (someone or something) in a specific location.
placera
(intransitive) To earn a given spot in a competition.
(transitive, in the passive) To rank at (a certain position, often followed by an ordinal) as in a horse race.
placera erinra
(transitive) To remember where and when (an object or person) has been previously encountered.
placera skaffa anställning åt skaffa plats åt utnämna
(transitive) To recruit or match an appropriate person for a job, or a home for an animal for adoption, etc.

place mat place mats n
bordstablett bordsunderlägg tablett
A protective mat, usually heat-resistant, placed under a single person's tableware (including cutlery) at the dining table.

place of articulation places of articulation n
artikulationsställe
(phonetics, of a consonant) The point of contact, where an obstruction occurs in the vocal tract between an active (moving) articulator (typically some part of the tongue) and a passive (stationary) articulator (typically some part of the roof of the mouth).

place setting place settings n
kuvert
Items of cutlery, crockery and glassware, and sometimes a place mat, arranged for a person at a dining table.

placebo /pləˈsi.boʊ/ /pləˈsiː.bəʊ/ placeboes placebos n
placebo
(medicine) A dummy medicine containing no active ingredients; an inert treatment. [from 18th c.]

placebo effect placebo effects n
placeboeffekt
(pharmacology) The tendency of any medication or treatment, even an inert or ineffective one, to exhibit results simply because the recipient believes that it will work.

placeholder /ˈpleɪsˌhoʊldɚ/ placeholders n
platshållare
Something used or included temporarily or as a substitute for something that is not known or must remain generic; that which holds, denotes or reserves a place for something to come later.

placename /ˈpleɪsneɪm/ placenames n
ortnamn ortsnamn toponym

placenta /pləˈsɛntə/ placentae placentas n
moderkaka placenta
(botany) In flowering plants, the part of the ovary where ovules develop; in non-flowering plants where the spores develop.

placental placentals n
moderkaksdjur placentadäggdjur
Any animal that is a member of the Placentalia

placid /ˈplæs.ɪd/ placider placidest adj
lugn stilla
calm and quiet; peaceful; tranquil

plagiarism /ˈpleɪd͡ʒəˌɹɪzm/ plagiarisms n
plagiat plagiering
(uncountable) Copying of another person's ideas, text, or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission; plagiarizing.

plagiarist /ˈpleɪd͡ʒəɹɪst/ plagiarists n
plagiator fuskare
One who plagiarizes; or lifts the words, writings, or ideas of another, and passes them off as his or her own, thus engaging in plagiarism; a literary thief

plagiarize /ˈpleɪd͡ʒi.əɹaɪz/ /ˈpleɪd͡ʒəɹaɪz/ v
plagiera
(ambitransitive) To use, and pass off as one's own, someone else's writing, speech, ideas, or other intellectual or creative work, especially in an academic context; to commit plagiarism.

plague /pleɪɡ/ /plɛɡ/ [pʰl̥eɪɡ] [pʰɫ̥ɛːɡ] plagues n
pest
(often used with the, sometimes capitalized: the Plague) The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.

plaice /pleɪs/ plaice plaices n
rödspätta spätta rödspotta
Pleuronectes platessa (European plaice), commonly found in the North Sea and Irish Sea, with smooth brown skin and red or orange spots.

plain /pleɪn/ [pl̥eɪn] plainer plainest adj
enfärgad
Of just one colour; lacking a pattern.
vanlig
Ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished. [from 14th c.]

plain /pleɪn/ [pl̥eɪn] plains n
slätt
An expanse of land with relatively low relief and few trees, especially a grassy expanse.

plain and simple /ˈpleɪn ən(d) sɪmp(ə)l/ adv
helt enkelt
Clearly, without any doubt or complexity.

plain leaf warbler plain leaf warblers n
dvärgsångare
Phylloscopus neglectus, a species of Old World warbler in the family Phylloscopidae.

plainclothes adj
civilklädd
(usually, of a police officer) Wearing ordinary civilian clothes instead of a uniform, in order to avoid detection.

plaintiff /ˈpleɪntɪf/ plaintiffs n
kärande
(law, UK, _, historic, otherwise, current) A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accuser.

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] [pʰl̥æn] plans n
plan
A drawing showing technical details of a building, machine, etc., with unwanted details omitted, and often using symbols rather than detailed drawing to represent doors, valves, etc.
A set of intended actions, usually mutually related, through which one expects to achieve a goal.
A two-dimensional drawing of a building as seen from above with obscuring or irrelevant details such as roof removed, or of a floor of a building, revealing the internal layout; as distinct from the elevation.

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] [pʰl̥æn] v
projektera planera
(transitive) To design (a building, machine, etc.).
planera
(transitive) To create a plan for.
(intransitive) To intend.

plane /pleɪn/ planer planest adj
plan
Of a surface: flat or level.

plane /pleɪn/ planes n
plan
A level or flat surface.
(geometry) A flat surface extending infinitely in all directions (e.g. horizontal or vertical plane).
A level of existence or development.
hyvel
(countable, carpentry) A tool for smoothing wood by removing thin layers from the surface.
plan
An airplane; an aeroplane.
platan platanträd
(countable) A deciduous tree of the genus Platanus.

plane /pleɪn/ v
hyvla
(transitive, carpentry) To smooth (wood) with a plane.
plana
(nautical, of a boat) To move in a way that lifts the bow out of the water.

plane tree plane trees n
platan
Any of various trees of the genus Platanus.

planet /ˈplænət/ /ˈplænɪt/ planets n
planet
(now, historical, or, astrology) Each of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky—the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. [from 14thc.]
(astronomy) A body which is massive enough to be in hydrostatic equilibrium (generally resulting in being an ellipsoid) but not enough to attain nuclear fusion and, in IAU usage, which directly orbits a star (or star cluster) and dominates the region of its orbit; specifically, in the case of the Solar system, the eight major bodies of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. [from 2006]

planetarium /plænɪˈtɛːɹɪəm/ planetaria planetariums n
planetarium
A display museum in which images of stars and other astronomical phenomena are projected onto a domed ceiling.

planetary /ˈplænəˌtɛri/ /ˈplænɪtri/ /ˈplænɪtəri/ /ˈplænɪˌtɛəri/ adj
planetarisk
(astronomy) Of, or relating to planets, or the orbital motion of planets.

planetary nebula planetary nebulae planetary nebulas n
planetarisk nebulosa
(astronomy) A nebulosity surrounding a dying red giant, consisting of material expelled by the star.

planetary system planetary systems n
planetsystem

plangent /ˈplænd͡ʒənt/ more plangent most plangent adj
brusande dånande genljudande klagande
Having a loud, mournful sound.

plank /plæŋk/ planks n
planka
A long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick.
programpunkt
(figurative) A political issue that is of concern to a faction or a party of the people and the political position that is taken on that issue.

plankton /ˈplæŋk.tən/ plankton planktons n
plankton
(uncountable) Organisms, especially small and microscopic ones, that drift in water.

planless more planless most planless adj
planlös

planlessness n
planlöshet

planned /plænd/ adj
planerad
Existing or designed according to a plan.

planned economy planned economies n
planekonomi

planning /ˈplænɪŋ/ plannings n
planering
The act of formulating of a course of action, or of drawing up plans.

planning permission /ˈplænɪŋ pəˈmɪʃən/ /ˈplænɪŋ pɚˈmɪʃən/ planning permissions n
bygglov byggnadslov
(Britain, construction, law) Legal permission granted by a government authority to construct on one's land, or to change the use of the land. [from mid 1940s]

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pʰl̥eənt] [pʰl̥ænt] [pʰl̥ɑːnt] plants n
växt planta
(botany) An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.
växt
(botany) An organism of the kingdom Plantae; now specifically, a living organism of the Embryophyta (land plants) or of the Chlorophyta (green algae), a eukaryote that includes double-membraned chloroplasts in its cells containing chlorophyll a and b, or any organism closely related to such an organism.
(ecology) Now specifically, a multicellular eukaryote that includes chloroplasts in its cells, which have a cell wall.

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pʰl̥eənt] [pʰl̥ænt] [pʰl̥ɑːnt] v
plantera
(ambitransitive) To place (a seed or plant) in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow.

plant-based adj
växtbaserad
Based on plants; especially, of a diet, consisting mostly or wholly of foods derived from plants.

plantain /ˈplæn.teɪn/ /ˈplæntɪn/ /ˈplɑːntɪn/ [ˈplaː(n)ʔn̩] plantains n
groblad kämpar strandpryl
A plant of the genus Plantago, with a rosette of sessile leaves about 10 cm (4") long with a narrow part instead of a petiole, and with a spike inflorescence with the flower spacing varying widely among the species. See also psyllium.
kokbanan matbanan mjölbanan pisang
The fruit of the plant, usually cooked before eating and used like potatoes.

plantar adj
fot- fotsule- plantar plantar-
(anatomy) Relating to the sole of the foot.

plantar fasciitis n
hälsporre
A painful inflammation of the plantar fascia.

plantaris plantares n
fotsulemuskel
(muscles) A muscle running at the posterior compartment of the calf from the knee to over the hump of the heel.

plantation /plænˈteɪʃən/ plantations n
plantage
A large farm; estate or area of land designated for agricultural growth. Often includes housing for the owner and workers.

planter /ˈplæntə(ɹ)/ /ˈplɑːntə(ɹ)/ planters n
balkonglåda blomkruka blomlåda golvkruka planteringslåda utomhuskruka
A box or pot for plants, usually large and standing on the floor.
bosättare kolonist nyodlare
(historical) Any of the early English or Scottish settlers, given the lands of the dispossessed Irish populace during the reign of Elizabeth I.
såmaskin såningsman
A machine used for planting seeds.
plantageägare
The owner of a plantation.

plantigrade /ˈplæntəˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/ [ˈpleə̯ɾ̃əˌɡɹeɪ̯d] adj
hälgående plantigrad
(zoology) Of an animal: walking with the entire sole of the foot on the ground.

plantigrade /ˈplæntəˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/ [ˈpleə̯ɾ̃əˌɡɹeɪ̯d] plantigrades n
hälgångare
(zoology) A plantigrade animal; an animal that walks with the entire sole of the foot on the ground.

planting /ˈplæntɪŋ/ /ˈplɑːntɪŋ/ plantings n
plantering
A plant (or clipping) that has been freshly planted.

plaque /plak/ /plaːk/ /plæk/ /plɑːk/ [pʰl̥æk] plaques n
minnestavla plakett
(countable) A piece of flat metal with writing on it, attached to a building, monument, or other structure to remind people of a person or an event.
plack
(uncountable, dentistry) An accumulation of biofilm, or bacteria, on teeth, which may develop into dental calculus (tartar).

plasma /ˈplæzmə/ plasmas plasmata n
plasma
(physics) A state of matter consisting of partially ionized gas and electrons.
(hematology) A clear component of blood or lymph containing fibrin.

plasma cell plasma cells n
plasmacell
(immunology) A form of B cell that produces antibodies after having reacted with its specific antigen in follicle centers.

plasmid /ˈplæzmɪd/ plasmids n
plasmid
(cytology) A loop of double-stranded DNA that is separate from and replicates independently of the chromosomes, most commonly found in bacteria, but also in archaeans and eukaryotic cells, and used in genetic engineering as a vector for gene transfer.

plasmin plasmins n
plasmin
(enzyme) A proteolytic enzyme that dissolves the fibrin in blood clots.

plaster /ˈpla.stə/ /ˈplæs.tɚ/ /ˈplɑː.stə/ plasters n
plåster salva
(countable) A cast made of plaster of Paris and gauze; a plaster cast.

plaster cast plaster casts n
gipsförband
(surgery) A cast made of a stiff material (often plaster of Paris and gauze) in order to immobilize a broken bone for the period of healing.

plaster of Paris n
gips
A hemihydrate of calcium sulfate, made by calcining gypsum, that hardens when moistened and allowed to dry; used to make casts, molds and sculpture.

plasterboard plasterboards n
gipsplatta gipsskiva
A construction material consisting of a rigid panel of several layers of fibreboard or paper bonded to a gypsum core.

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ /ˈplɑːstɪk/ [ˈpʰlæstɪk] more plastic most plastic adj
formbar plastisk
Capable of being moulded; malleable, flexible, pliant. [from 17th c.]
plast- plast
Made of plastic. [from 20th c.]

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ /ˈplɑːstɪk/ [ˈpʰlæstɪk] plastics n
plast
A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.
(figurative, slang) insincerity; fakeness, or a person who is fake or arrogant, or believes that they are better than the rest of the population.

plastic bag plastic bags n
plastpåse plastkasse
A type of packaging made of thin, flexible, plastic film, starch, or plastic textile, used for containing and transporting food, waste, and consumer goods. (This entry is a translation hub.)

plastic explosive plastic explosives n
sprängdeg
Any of a number of explosive materials formulated to be soft and hand malleable.

plastic surgery plastic surgeries n
plastikkirurgi plastik
Surgery to repair body parts, especially involving the transfer of tissue.
Cosmetic surgery for appearance.

plat du jour plats du jour n
dagens rätt

plate /pleɪt/ [pʰl̥eɪt] plates n
tallrik fat
A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.
bysantin av silver rundel av silver
(heraldic charge) A roundel of silver or argent.
platta
A flat object of uniform thickness.
plåt
(printing) An engraved surface used to transfer an image to paper.
plansch
(printing, photography) An image or copy.
(printing, publishing) An illustration in a book, either black and white, or colour, usually on a page of paper of different quality from the text pages.
anod
(engineering, electricity) The anode of a vacuum tube.

plate /pleɪt/ [pʰl̥eɪt] v
plätera
To cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material, usually a metal.

plate tectonics n
plattektonik
(geology) The large-scale movement of tectonic plates that contributes to continental drift.

plateau /plæˈtoʊ/ /ˈplætəʊ/ plateaus plateaux n
platå
A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.

platelet platelets n
trombocyt blodplätt
(hematology, cytology) A small colorless disk-shaped particle found in the blood of mammals, which plays an important role in the formation of blood clots.

plater platers n
pläterare
Someone who plates metal.
plåtslagare
Someone who installs sheet metal and armour plating, particularly on trains, ships, tanks, and similar items.

platform /ˈplætfɔɹm/ /ˈplætfɔːm/ platforms n
perrong plattform estrad scen podium
A raised floor for any purpose, e.g. for workmen during construction, or formerly for military cannon.
plattform
(politics, figurative) A political stance on a broad set of issues, which are called planks.
(computing) Ellipsis of computing platform: a particular type of operating system or environment such as a database or other specific software, and/or a particular type of computer or microprocessor, used to describe a particular environment for running other software.

platform edge platform edges n
plattformskant perrongkant
A special zone at the edge of the metro platform that passengers are not allowed to enter, except when the vehicle stands still and is available for getting in or out.

platform game platform games n
plattformsspel
(video game genre) A video game of the genre characterized by jumping (or otherwise moving) to and from suspended platforms or over obstacles.

platform shoe platform shoes n
platåsko
A type of footwear with very thick soles and heels to make the wearer appear much taller than they actually are.

platinum /pləˈtaɪn.əm/ /pləˈtiːn.əm/ /pləˈtɪn.əm/ /ˈplæt.nəm/ /ˈplæt.n̩.əm/ /ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/ platinums n
platina
A whitish grey colour, like that of the metal.

platinum blond adj
platinablond
Of a silvery blond color.

platinum blonde platinum blondes n
platinablond kvinna
A woman with platinum blonde hair.

platitude /ˈplatɪtjuːd/ /ˈplatɪtʃuːd/ /ˈplætɪt(j)ud/ platitudes n
plattityd floskel
(countable) An often-quoted saying that is supposed to be meaningful but has become unoriginal or hackneyed through overuse.
plattityd banalitet
(uncountable) Unoriginality; triteness.

platonic love platonic loves n
platonisk kärlek
Intimate but non-sexual affection.

platoon /pləˈtuːn/ platoons n
pluton
(military) A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.

platter lift platter lifts n
knapplift
A kind of mechanized ski lift having a segment that the skier/snowboarder straddles in order to ride up the slope.

platypus /ˈplætɪpəs/ /ˈplætɪˌpʊs/ platypi platypodes platypus platypuses n
näbbdjur
A semi-aquatic, egg-laying monotreme mammal with a bill resembling that of a duck, that has a mole-like body, a tail resembling that of a beaver, a waterproof pelt, and flat webbed feet – males have poisonous spurs on the inside of the back legs; Ornithorhynchus anatinus.

plausible /ˈploː.zɪ.bəl/ /ˈplɑ.zɪ.bəl/ /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/ /ˈplɔː.zɪ.bəl/ more plausible most plausible adj
plausibel rimlig
Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely.

play /pleɪ/ [pʰl̥eɪ̯] plays n
spel
(uncountable) An individual's performance in a sport or game.
drag
(countable, turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
drama pjäs skådespel teaterpjäs teaterstycke
(countable) A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
pjäs skådespel teaterpjäs drama teaterstycke
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
lek spel
(uncountable, informal) Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.

play /pleɪ/ [pʰl̥eɪ̯] v
leka spela
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
spela lira agera köra
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
spela leka
(transitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music (or a specified song or musical style) using (a specified musical instrument).
spela spela upp
(transitive, ergative) To use a device to watch or listen to the indicated recording.

play along v
spela med spela spelet
(idiomatic) To take part in a charade, deception, or practical joke.

play dumb v
larva
(idiomatic, informal) To pretend to be dumb, either:

play hard to get v
spela svår
(courtship) To be coy; to feign lack of romantic interest in a certain person, so as to force that person to be more overt in expressing interest.

play hardball v
sätta hårt mot hårt

play hooky v
skolka
(idiomatic, US) To play truant; to avoid (informally: skip) school, work, or other duties (stay away from these without permission nor an excuse); to skive or to bunk off (UK);

play money n
leksakspengar
Noticeably fake bills or coins intended for use as toy currency, especially with board games, rather than currency in a legitimate exchange market.

play on words plays on words n
ordlek
(idiomatic) A pun, or similar humorous use of language such as a double entendre.

play possum v
spela död
låtsassova
(idiomatic) To feign sleep, illness, etc.

play the field v
köra två spår, köra dubbelspårigt
(idiomatic) To have numerous romantic partners, without or before committing exclusively to one.

play the fool v
apa sig löjla sig spela pajas
(idiomatic) To behave in a foolish or comical manner.
spela dum
(idiomatic) To pretend or feign ignorance.

play the game v
spela spelet
To behave fairly; to abide by the rules.

play the victim card v
offerkofta
(idiomatic) To portray oneself as an innocent victim instead of taking responsibility.

play truant v
skolka
(intransitive) To be absent from school without permission.

play with fire v
leka med elden
(idiomatic) To put oneself in a precarious situation with a high risk of getting harmed, particularly emotionally or financially.

playable adj
spelbar
Able to be played.
(games) Of a move, giving a reasonable result; able to be played without losing.
spelbar spelvärd
(games) Of a game, able to be played and enjoyed.

playback playbacks n
uppspelning
The replaying of something previously recorded, especially sound or moving images.

playbill playbills n
teateraffisch
A poster advertising a theatrical performance.

playboy /ˈpleɪbɔɪ/ /ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ/ playboys n
playboy lebeman
A single man, especially a wealthy one, who devotes himself to a life of leisure and pleasure, often sexual, without commitments or responsibilities.

player /ˈpleɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpleɪɚ/ players n
musikant musiker
(music) One who plays on a musical instrument.
skådespelare
(theater) An actor in a dramatic play.
spelare
One who plays any game or sport.
(gambling) A gambler.
(gaming, video games) A gamer; a player of video games or similar.
(computing) A software application that plays audio and/or video media, such as a media player.
(electronics) An electronic device that plays audio and/or video media.
One who participates in a particular type of sexual play.

playful /ˈpleɪfəl/ more playful most playful playfuller playfullest adj
lekfull
liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.

playfulness playfulnesses n
lekfullhet
The quality of being playful.

playground /ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/ playgrounds n
lekplats lekpark skolgård
(outdoors) A large open space for children to play in, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides). [1780]
lekplats
(figuratively) Any physical or metaphysical space in which a person or organization has free rein to do as they please.

playing card playing cards n
spelkort
Any of the usually 52 rectangular pieces of card used to play numerous games, featuring either one to 10 pips or a picture and belonging of one of four suits.

playlist /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/ /ˈpɫæɪ̯ˌɫɪst/ playlists n
spellista
(radio) A list of recorded songs scheduled to be played on a radio station.
(computing) A list of tracks or videos to be played in a particular sequence, as from an audio CD or a streaming service.

playmate playmates n
lekkamrat
A companion for someone (especially a child) to play with.

playoff playoffs n
playoff-match utslagsmatch
A final game in a series needed to break a tie.
(US) A short series of games to select a league champion.

playoff beard playoff beards n
slutspelsskägg
(US, Canada, sports) A beard grown by members of a sports team as a sign of unity or good luck during the postseason.

playpen playpens n
barnhage lekhage
An enclosure in which babies or small children can play.

plaything playthings n
leksak
A thing or person intended for playing with.

playwright /ˈpleɪˌɹaɪt/ playwrights n
dramatiker
A writer and creator of theatrical plays.

plaza /ˈplæzə/ /ˈplɑːzə/ plazas n
torg
A town's public square.

plea /pliː/ pleas n
försvar

plea bargain plea bargains n
strafflindring uppgörelse
(US, legal) An agreement in which a defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge instead of not guilty to a greater one

pleasant /ˈplɛzənt/ more pleasant most pleasant pleasanter pleasantest adj
angenäm behaglig trevlig
Giving pleasure; pleasing in manner.

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ adv
snälla tack var så god vänligen
Used to make a polite request.
snälla
An expression of annoyance or impatience.

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ v
behaga tilltala glädja ställa till freds ställa till frids tillfredsställa
(ambitransitive) To make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to.

please pass the salt phraseologicalUnit
var snäll och räck mig saltet
(This entry is a translation hub.)

please repeat after me phraseologicalUnit
säg efter mig vänligen upprepa efter mig
A request for the interlocutor to repeat what the speaker says next. Often used in language training.

please say that again phraseologicalUnit
var vänlig och säg det där igen
Used as request for the interlocutor to repeat what he or she said previously.

please speak more slowly phraseologicalUnit
kan du vara så snäll och tala långsammare? tala långsammare är du snäll
Used to ask the interlocutor to speak more slowly.

please turn left phraseologicalUnit
vänligen sväng vänster
When giving directions to a person (for example, a taxi driver), indicates that he or she should turn left.

please turn right phraseologicalUnit
vänligen sväng höger
When giving directions to a person (for example, a taxi driver), indicates that he or she should turn right.

pleased /pliːzd/ more pleased most pleased adj
nöjd
happy, content

pleased to meet you phraseologicalUnit
angenämt trevligt att råkas trevligt att träffas
A polite formula used when being introduced to somebody.

pleasing fungus beetle /ˈplizɪŋ ˈfʌŋɡəs ˈbitl̩/ /ˈplizɪŋ ˈfʌŋɡəs ˈbiɾl̩/ /ˈpliːzɪŋ ˈfʌŋɡəs ˈbiːtəl/ pleasing fungus beetles n
trädsvampbagge
Any of the fungus beetles of the family Erotylidae.

pleasure /ˈplɛʒə/ /ˈplɛʒɚ/ pleasures n
nöje behag
(uncountable) A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.
vällust
(uncountable) Sexual enjoyment.

pleasure craft pleasure craft n
fritidsbåt
A boat used for recreational activities, such as sport fishing or touring.

pleat /pliːt/ pleats n
plissé veck
(sewing) A fold in the fabric of a garment, usually a skirt, as a part of the design of the garment, with the purpose of adding controlled fullness and freedom of movement, or taking up excess fabric. There are many types of pleats, differing in their construction and appearance.

pleat /pliːt/ v
plissera vecka
(transitive) To form one or more pleats in a piece of fabric or a garment.

plebeian /pliˈbiːən/ /plɛˈbiːən/ more plebeian most plebeian adj
plebejisk
(historical) Of or concerning the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.

plebeian /pliˈbiːən/ /plɛˈbiːən/ plebeians n
plebej
(historical, Ancient Rome) A member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.

plebiscite /-sɪt/ /ˈplɛbəˌsaɪt/ /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/ plebiscites n
folkomröstning
(law, politics) A direct popular vote on an issue of public importance, such as an amendment to the constitution, a change in the sovereignty of the nation, or some government policy.

plectrum /ˈplɛk.tɹəm/ plectra plectrums n
plektrum
(music) A small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc., for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc.

pledge /plɛd͡ʒ/ pledges n
underpant
A solemn promise to do something.
pant
(law) A bailment of personal property to secure payment of a debt without transfer of title.

pleiochasium pleiochasia n
flersidigt knippe
(botany) An inflorescence in which several buds come out at the same time

plenary session plenary sessions n
plenarsammanträde plenarsession
A session of a conference or other meeting at which all members are expected to be present.

plenipotentiary /plɛn.ɪ.poʊˈtɛn.ʃ(i)əɹ.i/ /plɛn.ɪ.pəˈtɛn.ʃi.ɛɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃi.əɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃəɹ.i/ plenipotentiaries n
fullmäktig

plentiful /ˈplɛntɪfl̩/ more plentiful most plentiful plentifuler plentifulest plentifuller plentifullest adj
riklig
Existing in large number or ample amount.

plenty /ˈplɛnti/ [ˈplɛni] [ˈplɛɾ̃i] [ˈplɪni] [ˈplɪɾ̃i] adv
rikligt
(North America) More than sufficiently.

plenty /ˈplɛnti/ [ˈplɛni] [ˈplɛɾ̃i] [ˈplɪni] [ˈplɪɾ̃i] plenties n
riklighet
A more-than-adequate amount.

pleonasm /ˈpliː.əˌnæz.əm/ pleonasms n
pleonasm
(uncountable, rhetoric) Redundancy in wording.
(countable) A phrase involving pleonasm; a phrase containing one or more words which are redundant because their meaning is expressed elsewhere in the phrase.

pleophony n
pleofoni
(phonology) The phenomenon by which the Late Proto-Slavic "liquid diphthongs", formed from a vowel followed by a liquid *r or *l, become disyllabic -oro-, -ere- and -olo- reflexes in East Slavic languages.

pleroma /pləˈɹoʊmə/ pleromas n
Pleroma
(botany) The central portion of the primary meristem.

plethora /plɪˈθɔːɹə/ /ˈplɛðəɹə/ /ˈplɛθəɹə/ plethorae plethoras n
överflöd
(usually, followed by of) An excessive amount or number; an abundance.

plethoric /plɛˈθɒɹɪk/ /ˈplɛθəɹɪk/ more plethoric most plethoric adj
pletorisk
Excessive, overabundant, rife; loosely, abundant, varied. [from 17th c.]

pleural cavity pleural cavities n
pleuraspalt
(anatomy) The part of the thoracic cavity that surrounds the lungs and is enclosed by the pleurae.

pleurisy /ˈpljʊəɹɪsi/ /ˈplʊəɹɪsi/ pleurisies n
lungsäcksinflammation pleurit
(pathology) Inflammation of lung pleura.

plicate /plaɪˈkeɪt/ /plɪˈkeɪt/ /ˈplaɪ.keɪt/ /ˈplaɪkət/ more plicate most plicate adj
plisserad
(biology) Folded multiple times lengthwise like a fan, usually lending stiffness to a flat structure such as a leaf; corrugated; pleated.

plicate /plaɪˈkeɪt/ /plɪˈkeɪt/ /ˈplaɪ.keɪt/ /ˈplaɪkət/ v
plissera
(chiefly, _, biology) To fold or pleat (usually used in passive).

pliers /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/ n
tång
A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.

plinth /plɪnθ/ plinths n
piedestal plint sockel
A block or slab upon which a column, pedestal, statue or other structure is based.

plod /plɒd/ v
knoga lunka
To toil; to drudge; especially, to study laboriously and patiently.

plosive /ˈploʊsɪv/ /ˈploʊzɪv/ /ˈpləʊsɪv/ /ˈpləʊzɪv/ plosives n
klusil
(phonetics) Sound produced from opening a previously closed oral passage.

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ plots n
intrig handling
(narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means. [from 1640s]
tomt
An area or land used for building on or planting on. [from 1550s]
komplott sammansvärjning
A secret plan to achieve an end, the end or means usually being illegal or otherwise questionable. [from 1580s]

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ v
konspirera
(transitive, intransitive) To conceive (a crime, misdeed etc).

plough /plaʊ/ ploughs n
plog
A device pulled through the ground in order to break it open into furrows for planting.

plough /plaʊ/ v
plöja
(transitive) To use a plough on soil to prepare for planting.
plöja ploga
(joinery) To cut a groove in, as in a plank, or the edge of a board; especially, a rectangular groove to receive the end of a shelf or tread, the edge of a panel, a tongue, etc.

plow up v
drilla plöja upp
(American spelling) To uncover or unearth (something) through plowing.

plowshare plowshares n
plogbill bill skär
(American spelling) The cutting edge of a plow, typically a metal blade.

ploy /plɔɪ/ ploys n
knep trick
A tactic, strategy, or scheme.

pluck /plʌk/ v
plocka
(transitive, music) To gently play a single string, e.g. on a guitar, violin etc.
(transitive) To remove feathers from a bird.

plucky /ˈplʌki/ pluckier pluckiest adj
djärv modig
(informal) Having or showing pluck, courage or spirit in trying circumstances.

plug /plʌɡ/ plugs n
stickpropp kontakt stickkontakt elkontakt
(electricity) A pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one.
propp plugg
Any piece of wood, metal, or other substance used to stop or fill a hole.

plug-in /ˈplʌɡ.ɪn/ plug-ins n
insticksmodul insticksprogram tilläggsmodul tilläggsprogram
(computing) A module or device that interacts with another to add a specific feature or function.

plum /plʌm/ plums n
plommon
An edible, fleshy stone fruit of Prunus domestica (European plum), often of a dark red or purple colour. [from 8th c.]
plommonträd
The fruit and its tree.

plum blossom plum blossoms n
plommon blomma
The blossom of the tree.

plum pudding plum puddings n
plumpudding
A pudding, cooked by boiling or steaming, containing a large amount of dried fruit.

plumage /ˈpljuːmɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpluːmɪd͡ʒ/ plumages n
fjäderdräkt
(ornithology, collective noun) Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally; feathering.

plumb /plʌm/ more plumb most plumb adj
lodrät
Truly vertical, as indicated by a plumb line.

plumb bob plumb bobs n
lod blytyngd tyngd
A metal weight attached to the end of a plumb line.

plumbago /pləmˈbeɪɡoʊ/ /plʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ plumbagoes plumbagos n
blyblomma
(botany) A plant of the genus Plumbago; leadwort. [from 17th c.]

plumber /ˈplʌmə/ /ˈplʌmɚ/ plumbers n
rörmokare
One who furnishes, fits, and repairs pipes and other apparatus for the conveyance of water, gas, or drainage.

plumber wrench plumber wrenches n
rörtång
Other type of pipe wrench used to rotate plumbing pipes.

plumbing /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ plumbings n
VVS ledningsdragning rörmokeri
The pipes, together with the joints, tanks, stopcocks, taps, and other fixtures of a water, gas, or sewage system in a house or other building.
rörmokeri
The trade or occupation of a plumber.
matsmältning mage urinvägarna
(informal) A system of vessels or ducts in the human body, especially the genitourinary system.

plume /ˈpljuːm/ /ˈplum/ /ˈpluːm/ plumes n
fjäder plym
(archaic, literary, and, poetic) A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one used as a decoration.
plym
(archaic, literary, and, poetic) A cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, especially on a helmet; a hackle.

plumetty /ˈplum.ə.ti/ /ˈpluˌmɛt.i/ adj
befjädrad fjäderklädd

plummet /ˈplʌmət/ /ˈplʌmɪt/ plummets n
lod lodlina
(archaic, nautical) A piece of lead attached to a line, used in sounding the depth of water; a plumb bob or a plumb line.

plummet /ˈplʌmət/ /ˈplʌmɪt/ v
falla rasa stupa störta
(intransitive) To drop swiftly, in a direct manner; to fall quickly.

plunder /ˈplən-/ /ˈplʌndə/ /ˈplʌndɚ/ n
plundring
An instance of plundering.

plunder /ˈplən-/ /ˈplʌndə/ /ˈplʌndɚ/ v
plundra
(transitive) To pillage, take or destroy all the goods of, by force (as in war); to raid, sack.
(intransitive) To take by force or wrongfully; to commit robbery or looting, to raid.

plunger /ˈplʌnd͡ʒə/ /ˈplʌnd͡ʒɚ/ plungers n
vaskrensare
A device that is used to remove blockages from the drain of a basin or tub, by suction.
kolv
The internal piece of a syringe that pushes out or pulls in any contents.
dykare
One who plunges; a diver.

pluperfect /pluˈpɝ.fɪkt/ /pluːˈpɜː.fɪkt/ pluperfects n
pluskvamperfekt
A verb in this tense.

pluperfect tense pluperfect tenses n
pluskvamperfekt pluskvamperfektum
(grammar, of a verb) Tense of a verb used when referring to something that happened before a past setting or the imperfect; formed in English by adding had before the past participle of a verb, or by adding had been before the present participle of the verb.

plural /ˈpljʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplɔː.ɹəl/ /ˈplɝ.əl/ /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplʊɚ.əl/ more plural most plural adj
plural flertal
Consisting of or containing more than one of something.

plural /ˈpljʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplɔː.ɹəl/ /ˈplɝ.əl/ /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplʊɚ.əl/ plurals n
pluralis flertal plural
(grammar, uncountable) The plural number. In English, referring to more or less than one of something.
plural pluralis flertal
(grammar, countable) A word in the form in which it potentially refers to something other than one person or thing; and other than two things if the language has a dual form.

plurale tantum /ˌplɝ.ə.leɪ -/ /ˌplʊɚ.ə.leɪ ˈtæn.təm/ pluralia tantum n
plurale tantum
(grammar) A noun (either in certain of its senses or in all its senses) that does not generally have a singular form.

plurality /plʊˈɹæləti/ pluralities n
enkel majoritet relativ majoritet
(countable) A number of votes for a single candidate or position which is greater than the number of votes gained by any other single candidate or position voted for, but which is less than a majority of valid votes cast.

plus /plʌs/ /pɫɐs/ adj
plus
Being positive rather than negative or zero.
(physics) Electrically positive.
plus extra överskjutande
Positive, or involving advantage.

plus /plʌs/ /pɫɐs/ pluses plusses n
plus positivt tal
A positive quantity.
plus fördel tillgång tillskott
An asset or useful addition.

plus /plʌs/ /pɫɐs/ preposition
plus och
And; sum of the previous one and the following one.
(colloquial) With; having in addition.

plus sign plus signs n
plustecken
(arithmetic) The symbol + used to denote the operation of additio1, to indicate that a number is positive, and so on.

plush /plʌʃ/ plushes n
plysch
A textile fabric with a nap or shag on one side, longer and softer than the nap of velvet.

plush toy plush toys n
kramdjur gosedjur mjukisdjur mjukisleksak
(US) A soft toy with a soft, plush covering.

plutocracy /pluːˈtɑːkɹəsi/ /pluːˈtɒkɹəsi/ plutocracies n
plutokrati
Government by the wealthy.
A controlling class of the wealthy.

plutocrat plutocrats n
plutokrat
Someone who rules by virtue of his or her wealth.

plutocratic more plutocratic most plutocratic adj
plutokratisk
of, relating to, or being a plutocracy

plutoid plutoids n
plutoid
(astronomy, obsolete) A trans-Neptunian dwarf planet.

plutonium /pluːˈtoʊniəm/ plutoniums n
plutonium
The transuranic chemical element with atomic number 94 and symbol Pu: a silvery-gray fissile radioactive actinide metal that tarnishes when exposed to air.

plywood plywoods n
plywood kryssfaner
(countable) A specific grade or type of this construction material.

pneumatic /n(j)ʊˈmæ.tɪk/ more pneumatic most pneumatic adj
pneumatisk
Of, relating to, or resembling air or other gases
Of or relating to pneumatics
pneumatisk trycklufts- tryckluftsdriven
Powered by, or filled with, compressed air

pneumococcus pneumococci n
pneumokock
A gram-positive bacterium, Streptococcus pneumoniae, that causes pneumonia and other infectious diseases

pneumoconiosis pneumoconioses n
dammlunga pneumokonios
(disease) A disease of the lungs caused by inhalation of particulate matter.

pneumonia /njuˈməʊniə/ /nuˈmoʊniə/ /nəˈmoʊniə/ pneumoniae pneumonias pneumoniæ n
lunginflammation pneumoni
An acute or chronic inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms, or sometimes by physical or chemical irritants.

pneumonic plague n
lungpest
A severe lung infection caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.

poach /ˈpoʊt͡ʃ/ v
tjuvfiska tjuvjaga
(ambitransitive) To take game or fish illegally.

poached egg poached eggs n
förlorade ägg pocherade ägg
An egg that has been cooked by gently breaking it into simmering or very hot water.

poacher /ˈpoʊ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpəʊ.tʃə/ poachers n
tjuvjägare tjuvskytt
A person who trespasses in order to take game illegally, one who poaches; a person who illegally takes animals or plants from the wild.

poaching poachings n
tjuvjakt tjuvfiske
Illegal procurement of protected wildlife such as fish, game, logging, or plant collecting.

pochard /ˈpɒtʃəd/ /ˈpəʊtʃəd/ pochards n
dykand
Any of various diving ducks of the subfamily Aythyinae (genera Aythya and Netta), especially the common pochard, Aythya ferina.

pock /pɑk/ /pɒk/ pocks n
koppa
A pus-filled swelling on the surface on the skin caused by an eruptive disease.

pocket /ˈpɑ.kət/ /ˈpɑ.kɪt/ /ˈpɒ.kɪt/ /ˈpɔ.kɪt/ adj
ficka
Of a size suitable for putting into a pocket.

pocket /ˈpɑ.kət/ /ˈpɑ.kɪt/ /ˈpɒ.kɪt/ /ˈpɔ.kɪt/ pockets n
ficka
A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items.
An enclosed volume of one substance surrounded by another.

pocket /ˈpɑ.kət/ /ˈpɑ.kɪt/ /ˈpɒ.kɪt/ /ˈpɔ.kɪt/ v
sänka
(billiards, snooker, pool) To cause a ball to go into one of the pockets of the table; to complete a shot.

pocket dial v
fickringa fickringning
(idiom, informal) To accidentally make a call this way.

pocket dictionary pocket dictionaries n
fickordbok
A small portable dictionary.

pocket money n
månadspeng veckopeng fickpeng
(UK) A small sum of money given to a child, by a parent or guardian; an allowance

pocket pistol pocket pistols n
fickpistol fickpuffert puffert
Any handgun suitable to be carried in a pocket of one's clothing, usually of a small caliber.

pocket pool n
fickpingis
(slang) The act of manipulating one's genitalia through a trouser pocket; masturbation.

pocket watch pocket watches n
fickur
A watch carried in the pocket, often with a closing cover and usually attached to a chain.

pocketbook pocketbooks n
pocket pocketbok

pocketknife pocketknives n
fickkniv fällkniv pennkniv

pockmark pockmarks n
grop koppärr
A mark or scar in the skin caused by a pock.

pockmarked more pockmarked most pockmarked adj
koppärrig
having pockmarks

pod /ˈpɑd/ /ˈpɒd/ pods n
balja skida
(botany) A seed case for legumes (e.g. peas, beans, peppers); a seedpod.

podcast /-kæst/ /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ /ˈpɒdkɑːst/ /ˈpɔd-/ podcasts n
podcast podd poddsändning
A programme, especially an audio programme, produced on a regular basis, delivered over the Internet in a compressed digital format and designed for playback on computers or portable devices such as mobile phones. [from early 21st c.]
podcast podd poddsändning podcastepisod
(loosely) An individual episode of such a programme.

podcast /-kæst/ /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ /ˈpɒdkɑːst/ /ˈpɔd-/ v
podcasta podda
(transitive) To deliver (information) in the form of a programme, especially an audio programme, over the Internet on a regular basis for playback on computers or portable devices such as mobile phones. [from early 21st c.]

podgy podgier podgiest adj
knubbig plufsig rultig
(informal) Slightly fat.

podiatrist /pəˈdaɪətɹɪst/ podiatrists n
fotvårdsspecialist
(medicine) A health care practitioner who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of foot ailments.

podium /ˈpəʊ.diəm/ podia podiums n
podium
A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit; any low platform or dais.
talarstol
(sometimes proscribed) A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly.
pall pallplacering prispall
(sports, and, other competitions) A steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize.
pallplacering podium
(sports) A result amongst the best three at a competition.

poem /pojəm/ /poʊ̯m/ /pɔɪ̯m/ /ˈpoʊ̯əm/ /ˈpoʊ̯ɪm/ /ˈpəʊ̯ɪm/ [ˈpo(ʊ̯)ɪm] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)m] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)m̩] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)əm] [ˈpʰəʊ̯ɪm] poems n
dikt poem skaldverk
A literary piece written in verse.
dikt poem
A piece of writing in the tradition of poetry, an instance of poetry.

poet /ˈpoʊ.ət/ /ˈpoʊ.ɪt/ /ˈpəʊ.ɪt/ [ˈpʰoʊ̯ɪ̈(ʔ)t̚] poets n
poet diktare skald
A person who writes poems.

poet's daffodil poet's daffodils n
pingstlilja
A daffodil of species Narcissus poeticus, found in Europe and North America.

poetess /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtɛs/ /ˌpəʊ.ɪˈtɛs/ poetesses n
poetissa
(dated) A female poet.

poetic /poʊˈɛtɪk/ /pəʉˈetɪk/ /pəʊˈɛtɪk/ more poetic most poetic adj
poetisk
Relating to poetry.

poetic justice /poʊˌɛtɪk ˈd͡ʒʌstɪs/ /pəʊˌɛtɪk ˈd͡ʒʌstɪs/ [-ɾɪk-] n
poetisk rättvisa
(by extension, generally) The fact of someone experiencing what they deserve for their actions, especially when this happens in an ironic manner.

poetics poetics n
poetik
(philosophy, literature) The theory of poetry, or of literature in general.

poetry /ˈpoʊətɹi/ /ˈpəʊɪtɹi/ [ˈpəʊʷətɹɪ] [ˈpʰoʊ̯.ətˌɹi] poetries n
poesi
Literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm.
(figurative) An artistic quality that appeals to or evokes the emotions, in any medium; something having such a quality.

pogo stick pogo sticks n
hoppjerka hoppstylta kängurupinne
A toy, used for hopping up and down on, consisting of a pole with a T-bar handle at one end, and spring-loaded footpads on the other.

pogrom /pəˈɡɹoʊm/ /ˈpoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɒɡɹəm/ pogroms n
pogrom
A riot aimed at persecution or massacre of a particular ethnic or religious group, usually Jews.

poignant /ˈpɔɪnjənt/ /ˈpɔɪnənt/ [ˈpɔɪɲ.ənt] more poignant most poignant adj
stark
(figuratively, of a smell, taste) Piquant, pungent.

poinsettia /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.t(i)ə/ /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.tɪə/ poinsettias n
julstjärna
A plant, Euphorbia pulcherrima, with rather small and insignificant flowers surrounded by large bright red leaves; native to Mexico and Central America and widely cultivated as a garden plant.

point /pɔɪnt/ points n
udde landtunga
prick punkt
Something tiny, as a pinprick; a very small mark. [from 15th c.]
punkt
A full stop or other terminal punctuation mark. [from 14th c.]
Each of the marks or strokes written above letters, especially in Semitic languages, to indicate vowels, stress etc. [from 17th c.]
punkt poäng
(mathematics, science) A zero-dimensional mathematical object representing a location in one or more dimensions; something considered to have position but no magnitude or direction. [from 14th c.]
(typography) a unit of measure equal to 1/12 of a pica, or approximately 1/72 of an inch (exactly 1/72 of an inch in the digital era). [from 19th c.]
mening
A purpose or objective, which makes something meaningful. [from 14th c.]
poäng komma
(automotive, mostly, in the plural) Either of the two metal surfaces in a distributor which close or open to allow or prevent the flow of current through the ignition coil. There is usually a moving point, pushed by the distributor cam, and a fixed point, and they are built together as a unit.
poäng punkt
(sports, video games, board games) A unit of scoring in a game or competition. [from 18th c.]
punkt plats
A specific location or place, seen as a spatial position. [from 14th c.]
sida poäng
A distinguishing quality or characteristic. [from 15th c.]
spets tunga
(backgammon) Each of the twelve triangular positions in either table of a backgammon board, on which the stones are played. [from 15th c.]
spets udd
The sharp tip of an object. [from 14th c.]
streck
(heraldry) One of the "corners" of the escutcheon: the base (bottom center) unless a qualifier is added (point dexter, point dexter base, point sinister, point sinister base), generally when separately tinctured. (Compare terrace, point champaine, enté en point.) This is sometimes blazoned argent, four points gules; otherwise, it is vêtu.
växel
(railroads, UK, in the plural) A railroad switch. [from 19th c.]

point /pɔɪnt/ v
peka
(intransitive) To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.
rikta
(transitive) To direct or encourage (someone) in a particular direction.

point in time points in time n
tidpunkt
A moment (of time).

point mass point masses n
punktmassa
(classical mechanics) A theoretical point with mass assigned to it.

point of departure points of departure n
utgångspunkt
(formal, figuratively) of abstract processes that can be compared to a voyage: initial circumstances. Frequent collocations include, but are not limited to:

point of inflection points of inflection n
inflexionspunkt
(mathematics) a point on a curve at which the sign of the curvature changes; at this point the second derivative of the underlying function will be zero, but positive on one side and negative on the other.

point of reference points of reference n
referensram
A particular location which is used as an endpoint when measuring distances or charting maps.

point of sale /ˌpɔɪnt əv ˈseɪl/ points of sale n
kassa
In an establishment that sells goods or services, the location at which payment for goods is made.

point of tangency points of tangency n
tangeringspunkt
(geometry) The point where a tangent line and its curve meet

point the finger at v
peka finger
(transitive, idiomatic) To accuse or blame (someone).

point-blank adj
på nära håll
(ballistics) The distance between a firearm and a target where a projectile in flight is expected to strike the centre of the target without adjusting the elevation of the firearm.
direkt rättfram
Disconcertingly straightforward or blunt; outright.

point-to-point /ˌpɔɪnt(t)əˈpɔɪnt/ adj
punkt-till-punkt
(telecommunications) Employing a simple network topology with a dedicated link between two endpoints.

pointed /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ more pointed most pointed adj
spetsig
(comparable) Sharp, barbed; not dull.
(comparable) Having a relevance to the matter at hand: pertinent, relevant.
(comparable, of a comment or inference) Directed negatively at a person or topic.

pointer /pɔɪn.tə/ /pɔɪn.təɹ/ /pɔɪnəɹ/ pointers n
pekpinne
A teacher's pointer, pointing stick, a rod with an arrow.
pekare visare
A needle-like component of a timepiece or measuring device that indicates the time or the current reading of the device.
pointer
(hunting) A breed of hunting dog, trained to point out game.
pekare
(programming) A variable that holds the address of a memory location where a value can be stored.

pointillism pointillisms n
pointillism
(art) The use of many small areas of color to construct an image.

pointing device pointing devices n
pekdon

pointless /ˈpɔɪntləs/ more pointless most pointless adj
trubbig
Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.
poänglös
Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.

pointwise adj
punktvis
(mathematics) Occurring or true for each point of a given set.

pointy pointier pointiest adj
spetsig
(informal) Pointed in shape; having a point or points.

poised /pɔɪzd/ more poised most poised adj
beredd redo
Ready, prepared.

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ poisons n
gift
A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism when ingested.

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ v
förgifta
(transitive) To use poison to kill or paralyse (somebody).

poison dart frog poison dart frogs n
pilgiftsgroda
Any of the poisonous frogs of the family Dendrobatidae.

poison ivy poison ivies n
klättersumak
Any of three ivy-like species of Toxicodendron, known for their ability to cause an itching rash and blistering for most people, through urushiol, an oil that is a skin irritant.

poisoned chalice /ˈpɔɪzn̩d ˈtʃælɪs/ /ˈpɔɪzənd ˈtʃælɪs/ poisoned chalices n
björntjänst
(idiomatic) Something which is initially regarded as advantageous but which is later recognized to be disadvantageous or harmful; an apparently beneficial or benign instrument or scheme for causing death or harm.

poisoning poisonings n
förgiftning
The administration of a poison.

poke /poʊk/ /pəʊk/ v
peta
To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick. [from later 14th c.]
To stir up a fire to remove ash or promote burning.

poke around v
snoka runt
To search for something, especially in an unorganized way

poker /ˈpoʊkɚ/ /ˈpəʊkə/ n
eldgaffel spiselkrok spiskrok
A metal rod, generally of wrought iron, for adjusting the burning logs or coals in a fire; a firestick. [from earlier 16th c.]
(historical) A tool like a soldering iron for making poker drawings.
poker
(poker) All the four cards of the same rank.

poker face poker faces n
pokeransikte pokerface pokerfejs
(poker) An impassive facial expression cultivated to prevent other players from determining whether one's actions in the game are the result of a quality hand, or of bluffing.
pokeransikte
Any similar expression used to prevent giving away one's motives, feelings, or situation.

pokeweed pokeweeds n
amerikanskt kermesbär
A poisonous North American plant, Phytolacca americana, with reddish stems, broad leaves, clusters of white flowers, and dark purple berries.

polar /ˈpoʊ̯lɚ/ /ˈpəʊ̯lə(ɹ)/ [ˈpʰoʊ̯lɚ] [ˈpʰəʊ̯lə(ɹ)] adj
polär
(mathematics) Of a coordinate system, specifying the location of a point in a plane by using a radius and an angle.

polar bear polar bears n
isbjörn
A hypercarnivorous species of bear, Ursus maritimus, whose native range lies largely within the Arctic Circle.

polar circle polar circles n
polcirkel
(geography) Either of the two parallels of the Earth located at the latitude of 66° 33′ 44″ N and 66° 33′ 44″ S.

polar cod polar cod polar cods n
polartorsk
A north Atlantic fish of the family Gadidae (cod, haddock, whitings and pollock), Boreogadus saida.

polar coordinates n
polära koordinater
(mathematics) The coordinates of a point in a plane, measured as its Cartesian distance from the origin and the angle measured anticlockwise/counterclockwise from the x-axis to a line joining the point to the origin.
(mathematics) The coordinates of a point in three-dimensional space, measured as its Cartesian distance from the origin, the angle measured from the z-axis to a line joining the point to the origin, and the angle measured anticlockwise from the x-axis to this line.

polar ice n
polaris
Permanent sea ice found in the Arctic and Antarctic

polar night polar nights n
polarnatt
A period of darkness that occurs in winter in polar regions north from the Arctic Circle and south from the Antarctic Circle, and during which the sun stays below the horizon.

polar willow /ˈpoʊ̯lɚ ˈwɪloʊ/ /ˈpəʊ̯lə(ɹ) ˈwɪl.əʊ/ polar willows n
polarvide
A willow of species Salix polaris, of circumpolar distribution.

polarity /pəˈlærɪti/ polarities n
polaritet
The separation, alignment or orientation of something into two opposed poles.
Either of the two extremes of such attributes.
(chemistry) The dipole-dipole intermolecular forces between the slightly positively-charged end of one molecule to the negative end of another or the same molecule. Wp

polarization /ˌpoʊlərɪˈzeɪʃən/ polarizations n
polarisering
(physics) the production of polarized light; the direction in which the electric field of an electromagnetic wave points
(sociology) the grouping of opinions into two extremes
(chemistry, physics) the separation of positive and negative charges in a nucleus, atom, molecule or system
the production or the condition of polarity

polarized more polarized most polarized adj
polariserad
(US) Having a distinctive polarization.

polaroid polaroids n
polaroidkamera
A camera that develops its own film.
polaroidbild
A print from such a camera.

pole /poʊl/ /pɐʉl/ /pəʊl/ [pʰoəɫ] [pʰoʊɫ] [pʰɒʊɫ] poles n
stav
Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes.
pol
A point of magnetic focus, especially each of the two opposing such points of a magnet (designated north and south).
(electricity) A contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves.
(complex analysis) For a meromorphic function f(z), any point a for which f(z) \rightarrow \infty as z \rightarrow a.

pole position pole positions n
pole position
(motor racing) The top qualifying position for a race, on the inside of the front row at the starting line.

pole star /ˈpoʊl ˌstɑɹ/ /ˈpəʊl stɑː/ pole stars n
polstjärna
(star) The star visible to the naked eye which was in the past, is now, or will be in the future nearest a celestial pole of a planet.

pole vault pole vaults n
stavhopp
(athletics) a jumping event contested in track and field which requires an athlete to carry a fiberglass pole down a runway, plant the pole into a vaulting box and vault over a fiberglass bar, landing on a matted pit

polemic /pəˈliːmɪk/ /pəˈlɛmɪk/ more polemic most polemic adj
polemisk
Having the characteristics of a polemic.

polemic /pəˈliːmɪk/ /pəˈlɛmɪk/ polemics n
polemik
A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.

polemics /pəˈlɛm.ɪks/ n
polemik
The art or practice of making arguments or controversies.
The refutation of errors in theological doctrine.

police /pəˈliːs/ /ˈpliːs/ /ˈpoʊ.liːs/ [pʰə̆ˈliˑs] n
polis
(North America, &, _, historical) A department of local (usually municipal) government responsible for general law enforcement.

police box police boxes n
poliskiosk
(chiefly, British, dated) A telephone kiosk where members of the public may telephone the police.
A small community police station; a koban.

police brutality n
polisbrutalitet
The use of excessive, unjustified force, typically of a physical nature, but also including verbal abuse and psychological intimidation, by a police officer while carrying out law enforcement duties.

police car police cars n
polisbil
An automobile used by a police officer when on duty.

police chief police chiefs n
polischef
The head or leader of a police department or constabulary of a local government.

police commissioner police commissioners n
poliskommissarie
A senior rank of a member of a police force.

police dog police dogs n
polishund
A dog trained and employed by the police to pursue suspects or sniff out contraband.

police officer police officers n
polis polisman aina poliskonstapel

police state police states n
polisstat
(usually, pejorative) A polity whose government exercises strict and repressive control of the people.

police station police stations n
polisstation polishus
A building serving as the headquarters of a branch of the police force, and sometimes as a temporary place of confinement for offenders.

policewoman policewomen n
poliskvinna
A female police officer.

policy /ˈpɑləsi/ /ˈpɒləsi/ /ˈpɒlɪsi/ policies n
politik hållning
A principle of behaviour, conduct etc. thought to be desirable or necessary, especially as formally expressed by a government or other authoritative body. [from 15th c.]
Wise or advantageous conduct; prudence, formerly also with connotations of craftiness. [from 15th c.]

policy rate policy rates n
styrränta

poliomyelitis /ˈpəʊlɪəʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/ /ˌpɒlɪəʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/ poliomyelitides n
polio barnförlamning poliomyelit
(pathology) Acute infection by the poliovirus, especially of the motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis and sometimes deformity.

polish /ˈpɑ.lɪʃ/ /ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/ polishes n
polermedel polityr putsmedel
A substance used to polish.
glans polish
Cleanliness; smoothness, shininess.
finess polityr
Refinement; cleanliness in performance or presentation.

polish /ˈpɑ.lɪʃ/ /ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/ v
polera putsa
(transitive) To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.
(transitive) To refine; remove imperfections from.

politburo /-ˌbjɔː-/ /ˈpoʊ-/ /ˈpɑlətˌbjʊɹoʊ/ /ˈpɒlɪtˌbjʊəɹəʊ/ politburos n
politbyrå
The governing council and chief policymaking body of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and other Marxist-Leninist political systems.

polite /pəˈlaɪt/ more polite most polite politer politest adj
artig hövlig
Well-mannered, civilized.

politeness /pəˈlaɪtnəs/ politenesses n
artighet hövlighet
The quality of being polite.

politesse /pɑləˈtɛs/ /pɒlɪˈtɛs/ politesses n
artighet
Civility, politeness, courtesy or gallantry; or an instance of this.

political /pəˈlɪtəkəl/ /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/ /pəˈlɪɾɪkəl/ [pəˈlɪɾəkəl] [pəˈlɪɾɪkəl] more political most political adj
politisk
Concerning or relating to politics, the art and process of governing.

political asylum n
politisk asyl
The protection, by a sovereign state, of a person who is persecuted in their own country for their political opinions or activity

political correctness political correctnesses n
politisk korrekthet
(countable) The result or product of being politically correct.

political economy political economies n
politisk ekonomi
(economics, politics) Interdisciplinary studies drawing upon economics, law, and political science in explaining how political institutions, the political environment, and the economic system — capitalist, socialist, mixed, and so on — influence each other.

political party political parties n
politiskt parti parti
A political organization that subscribes to a certain ideology and seeks to attain political power through representation in government.

political prisoner political prisoners n
politisk fånge
A person imprisoned for their political views or political activism.

political risk political risks n
politisk risk
(finance) Any financial or other risk that stems from the possibility of a nation changing its policies.

political science political sciences n
statsvetenskap statskunskap
The analytical study of public policy and policies, past, present, and prospective.

political scientist political scientists n
statsvetare
An expert in political science.

politically more politically most politically adv
politiskt
in a political manner

politically correct more politically correct most politically correct adj
politiskt korrekt
(idiom, sometimes derogatory) Sensitive to giving offense on the grounds of race, sex, etc.

politically incorrect more politically incorrect most politically incorrect adj
politiskt inkorrekt
Not politically correct; not conforming to correct political positions.

politician /ˌpɑləˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ politicians n
politiker
One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

politicize /pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz/ v
politisera
(transitive) To give something political characteristics; to turn into a political issue
(transitive) To make someone politically active or aware

politics /ˈpɑ.ləˌtɪks/ /ˈpɑ.lɪˌtɪks/ /ˈpɒl.ə.tɪks/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/ v
politik
a methodology and activities associated with running a government

polity /ˈpɑ.lə.ti/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.ti/ /ˈpɔl.ə.ti/ [ˈpɑ.lə.ɾi] [ˈpɔl.ə.ɾi] polities n
statsbildning
(political science, countable) A politically organized unit, especially a state.

polka /ˈpoʊ(l)kə/ /ˈpɒl.kə/ polkas n
polka polkett
A lively dance originating in Bohemia.
The music for this dance.

poll /poʊl/ /pɔl/ /pɔʊl/ /pəʊl/ polls n
opinionsundersökning
(in extended senses of the above) A mass of people, a mob or muster, considered as a head count.

pollen /ˈpɑlən/ /ˈpɒlən/ pollens n
pollen frömjöl
A fine, granular substance produced in flowers.

pollinate /ˈpɒlɪneɪt/ v
pollinera
To apply pollen to (a stigma).

pollination /ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən/ pollinations n
pollinering pollination
(botany) The transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma; effected by insects, birds, bats and the wind etc.

polling day polling days n
valdag
(politics) the day voting takes place in a local, general, or national election, apart from postal votes made beforehand.

polling station polling stations n
vallokal
(Britain, Canada, Australia) a place where voters go to cast their ballot in an election or referendum; a voting station

pollock /ˈpɑlək/ /ˈpɒlək/ pollock pollocks n
gråsej bleka lyrtorsk
Either of two lean, white marine food fishes, of the genus Pollachius, in the cod family.

polluted more polluted most polluted adj
förorenad
made unclean or impure
(Ireland) drunk

polluter polluters n
förorenare
A subject that pollutes, be it a person, company, country, factory or another subject.

pollution /pəˈl(j)uːʃən/ /pəˈluʃən/ pollutions n
förorening miljöförstöring
Physical contamination, now especially the contamination of the environment by harmful substances, or by disruptive levels of noise, light etc. [from 18th c.]

polo /ˈpoʊloʊ/ /ˈpəʊ.ləʊ/ /ˈpəʊl.əʊ/ [ˈpɒʊɫəʊ] [ˈpəʊləʊ] polos n
hästpolo
(uncountable) A ball game where two teams of players on horseback use long-handled mallets to propel the ball along the ground and into their opponent's goal.

polo player n
polospelare
(translation hub) A player of polo

polo shirt /ˈpoʊloʊ ˌʃɝt/ /ˈpəʊləʊ ˌʃɜːt/ polo shirts n
pikétröja
A casual, usually short-sleeved, shirt with a protruding collar and a small number of buttons extending a short distance below the collar (and not all the way down the front of the shirt).

polonium /pəˈloʊni.əm/ /pəˈləʊni.əm/ poloniums n
polonium
A rare, highly radioactive chemical element (symbol Po) with atomic number 84.

poltergeist /ˈpoʊl.tɚˌɡaɪst/ /ˈpɒl.tə.ɡaɪst/ /ˈpəʊl.təˌɡaɪst/ poltergeister poltergeists n
poltergeist
(parapsychology) An unseen ghost which makes noises and causes disruption, especially by causing physical objects to move or fly about.

poly- /pəˈlɪ-/ /ˈpɑli-/ /ˈpɑlə/ /ˈpɒli-/ /ˈpɒlɪ-/ prefix
poly-
many

polyamory /ˌpɒliˈæm(ə)ɹi/ polyamories n
polyamori
Any of various practices involving romantic or sexual relationships with multiple partners with the knowledge and consent of all involved.

polyandry polyandries n
polyandri
The having of a plurality of husbands at the same time; usually, the marriage of a woman to more than one man, or the practice of having several husbands, at the same time.

polyarthritis polyarthritides n
polyartrit
(pathology) Any arthritis affecting five or more joints, often caused by an autoimmune disorder.

polyester adj
polyester
Of, or consisting of polyesters

polyester polyesters n
polyester
A material or fabric made from polyester polymer

polyethylene polyethylenes n
polyeten polyetylen
(organic compound) A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.

polygamous /pəˈlɪɡəməs/ adj
polygam
Of, relating to, or practicing polygamy.

polygamy /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/ polygamies n
polygami månggifte
(often, especially in common use) Synonym of polygyny (“marriage of a man to more than one wife, the practice of having several wives at the same time”)

polyglot /ˈpɑlɪˌɡlɑt/ /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/ adj
polyglott flerspråkig
Of a person: speaking, or versed in, many languages; multilingual.
Containing, or made up of, several languages; specifically, of a book (especially a bible): having text translated into several languages.

polyglot /ˈpɑlɪˌɡlɑt/ /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/ polyglots n
flerspråkig bok flerspråkig person polyglott

polygon /ˈpɑliɡɑn/ /ˈpɒliɡɒn/ /ˈpɒlɪɡən/ polygons n
polygon månghörning
(geometry) A plane figure bounded by edges that are all straight lines.

polygon of forces polygons of forces n
kraftpolygon
(mechanics) A polygonal figure the sides of which are vectors representing several forces acting simultaneously upon one point, so that the vector necessary to make the figure closed is the resultant of those forces.

polygonal /pəˈlɪɡənəl/ adj
månghörnig
Having many angles; hence characteristic of a polygon.

polygyny /pəˈlɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ polygynies n
månggifte
The state or practice of having several wives at the same time; plurality of wives; marriage to several wives.

polyhedron /pɒliˈhiːdɹən/ polyhedra polyhedrons n
polyeder
(geometry) A solid figure with many flat faces and straight edges.

polyline polylines n
polygontåg
(math, computer graphics) A continuous line composed of one or more line segments.

polymath /ˈpɑliˌmæθ/ /ˈpɑlɪmæθ/ /ˈpɒlɪmæθ/ polymaths n
polyhistor universalbegåvning universalgeni universalsnille
A person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge.

polymer /ˈpɑ.lɪ.mɚ/ /ˈpɒl.ɨ.mə/ polymers n
polymer
(organic chemistry) A long or larger molecule consisting of a chain or network of many repeating units, formed by chemically bonding together many identical or similar small molecules called monomers. A polymer is formed by polymerization, the joining of many monomer molecules.
A material consisting of such polymer molecules.

polymorphism /pɑliˈmɔɹfɪz(ə)m/ /pɒlɪˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m/ polymorphisms n
polymorfism
The ability to assume different forms or shapes.
(biology) The coexistence, in the same locality, of two or more distinct forms independent of sex, not connected by intermediate gradations, but produced from common parents.
(object-oriented programming) The feature pertaining to the dynamic treatment of data elements based on their type, allowing for an instance of a method to have several definitions.

polynomial /ˌpɑliˈnoʊmiəl/ /ˌpɒlɪˈnəʊmɪəl/ adj
polynomiell
(algebra) Able to be described or limited by a polynomial.

polynomial /ˌpɑliˈnoʊmiəl/ /ˌpɒlɪˈnəʊmɪəl/ polynomials n
polynom
(algebra, strict sense) An expression consisting of a sum of a finite number of terms, each term being the product of a constant coefficient and one or more variables raised to a non-negative integer power, such as a_n x^n + a_{n-1}x^{n-1} + ... + a_0 x^0.

polynya /pə(ʊ)ˈlɪnjə/ /pəˈlɪnjə/ /ˌpɑlənˈjɑ/ polynyas polynyi n
polynja vak
(hydrology, oceanography) A naturally formed transient area of open water surrounded by sea ice, especially in polar or subpolar seas. [from mid 19th c.]

polyp /ˈpɑlɪp/ /ˈpɒlɪp/ polyps n
polyp
(medicine) An abnormal growth protruding from a mucous membrane.
(zoology) A cylindrical coelenterate, such as the hydra, having a mouth surrounded with tentacles.

polyphony /pəˈlɪfəni/ polyphonies n
polyfoni
(music) Musical texture consisting of several independent melodic voices, as opposed to music with just one voice (monophony) or music with one dominant melodic voice accompanied by chords (homophony).

polypody /ˈpɒlɪpəʊdi/ polypodies n
stensöta
Any of many ferns of the genus Polypodium, especially common polypody.

polypoly /pəˈlɪpəlɪ/ /ˈpɒlɪˈpɒlɪ/ polypolies n
polypol

polypropylene polypropylenes n
polypropylen
A thermoplastic resin made by the polymerization of propylene, and used for films, fibres, or moulding materials. Also known as polypropene.

polysaccharide polysaccharides n
polysackarid
(carbohydrate) A polymer made of many saccharide units linked by glycosidic bonds.

polysemy /pə.ˈlɪ.sɪ.mi/ /ˈpɒ.lɪ.siː.mi/ polysemies n
polysemi
(semantics) The property of a word, sign or symbol that can represent multiple meanings, including multiple similar ones.

polystyrene polystyrenes n
polystyren
(organic chemistry) A vinylic polymer of styrene, CH2CHphenyl.

polysyllabic /ˌpɑ.li.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɒ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɔ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
flerstavig
(of a word) Having more than one syllable; having multiple or many syllables.

polysyndeton /pɒlɪˈsɪndɪtɒn/ polysyndeta polysyndetons n
polysyndes polysyndeton
(rhetoric) The use of many conjunctions to achieve an overwhelming effect in a sentence.

polysynthetic /ˌpɒlisɪnˈθɛtɪk/ more polysynthetic most polysynthetic adj
polysyntetisk
(grammar, of languages) Characterized by a prevalence of relatively long words containing a large number of morphemes. Typically, the morphemes are bound.

polytheism /pɒl.ɪˈθiː.ɪz.əm/ polytheisms n
polyteism
The belief in the existence of multiple gods.

polytheistic /ˌpɒlɪθiːˈɪstɪk/ more polytheistic most polytheistic adj
polyteistisk
Of or relating to polytheism.

polytope polytopes n
polytop
(geometry) A finite region of n-dimensional space bounded by hyperplanes (a geometric shape with flat sides, existing in any number of dimensions); the geometrical entity represented by the general term of the infinite sequence "point, line, polygon, polyhedron, ...".

polytunnel polytunnels n
tunnelväxthus
A tunnel made of polyethylene, used to grow plants that require a higher temperature and/or humidity than that which is available in the environment.

polyunsaturated adj
fleromättad
(chemistry) Of or relating to long chain organic compounds that have multiple double bonds; polyunsaturated fatty acids are essential to human nutrition.

polyunsaturated fat polyunsaturated fats n
fleromättat fett
A fat or oil, almost exclusively from vegetable sources, containing a high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids.

polyuria polyurias n
polyuri

pomander /poʊˈmæn.dɚ/ /pəˈmæn.də/ /ˈpoʊ.mæn.dɚ/ /ˈpɑ.mən.dɚ/ /ˈpɒ.mæn.də/ /ˈpɒ.mən.də/ /ˈpəʊ.mæn.də/ pomanders n
pomander
(countable, uncountable, historical) A mixture of aromatic substances, made into a ball and carried by a person to impart a sweet smell or as a protection against infection. [from late 15th c.]

pomarine skua pomarine skuas n
bredstjärtad labb
An Arctic seabird, Stercorarius pomarinus.

pomegranate /ˈpɑməˌɡɹænət/ /ˈpɑmɪˌɡɹænɪt/ /ˈpɑmˌɡɹænət/ /ˈpɒmɪ(ˌ)ɡɹænɪt/ pomegranates n
granatäpple
The fruit of the Punica granatum, about the size of an orange with a thick, hard, reddish skin enclosing many seeds, each with an edible pink or red pulp tasting both sweet and tart.
granatäppelträd granatäpple
The shrub or small tree that bears the fruit.

pomelo /pəˈmɛləʊ/ /ˈpɑməloʊ/ /ˈpɒmɪləʊ/ /ˈpʌmɪləʊ/ pomeloes pomelos n
pompelmus pomelo
The large fruit of the Citrus maxima (syn. C. grandis), native to South Asia and Southeast Asia, with a thick green or yellow rind, a thick white pith, and semi-sweet translucent pale flesh.

pommel /ˈpɑ.məl/ /ˈpɒ.məl/ pommels n
sadelknapp
The upper front brow of a saddle.
knapp svärdsknapp
The knob on the hilt of an edged weapon such as a sword or dagger.

pommel horse pommel horses n
bygelhäst
An apparatus for gymnastic exercises with a cylindrical body covered with leather and two upright pommels, as hand grips, near the centre; held upright with adjustable legs.

pomp and circumstance n
pompa och ståt
A display of ceremonial grandeur.

pompom pompoms n
pompong
A decorative ball made of pieces of soft fabric bound at the centre, most notably used in cheerleading.

pompon pompons n
pompong
A bundle of yarn, string, ribbon, etc. tied in the middle and left loose at the ends, so as to form a puff or ball, as for decoration or a showy prop for cheerleading.

pomposity pomposities n
pompösitet
The quality of being pompous; self-importance.

pompous /ˈpɑmpəs/ /ˈpɒmpəs/ more pompous most pompous adj
pompös
Affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.

pompously more pompously most pompously adv
pompöst
In a pompous manner.

pond /pɑnd/ /pɒnd/ ponds n
damm tjärn
An inland body of standing water, either natural or man-made, that is smaller than a lake.

ponder /ˈpɑn.dɚ/ /ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/ v
fundera grunna begrunda
To wonder, think of deeply.
fundera grubbla grunna
To consider (something) carefully and thoroughly.

pons /ˈpoʊnz/ /ˈpɑnz/ /ˈpɒnz/ /ˈpəʊnz/ pontes n
hjärnbrygga pons
(neuroanatomy) A band of nerve fibres, from the Latin term pōns Varoliī, within the brain stem.

pontificate /pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /pɔnˈtɪf.ə.kət/ /pɔnˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ pontificates n
pontifikat
The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.

pontoon /pɒnˈtuːn/ pontoons n
ponton
A flat-bottomed boat or other floating structure used as a buoyant support for a temporary bridge, dock or landing stage.
A box used to raise a sunken vessel.
A float of a seaplane.

pontoon bridge pontoon bridges n
pontonbro
A temporary bridge built over floating pontoons

pony /ˈpoʊni/ /ˈpəʊni/ ponies n
ponny
A small horse; specifically, any of several small breeds of horse under 14.2 hands at the withers.

ponytail /ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/ ponytails n
hästsvans
A hairstyle where the hair is pulled back and tied into a single "tail" which hangs down behind the head.

poo /pu/ /puː/ poos n
bajs

poo /pu/ /puː/ v
bajsa

pooch /puːt͡ʃ/ pooches n
jycke
(slang) A dog.

poodle /ˈpuː.dəl/ poodles n
pudel
A breed of dog originating in Europe as hunting dogs, and having heavy, curly coat in a solid color; their shoulder height indicates their classification as standard, medium, miniature, or toy.

poof /puːf/ /pʊf/ [puːɸ] interjection
poff pysa
Onomatopoeia indicating a small explosion with a cloud of smoke; as caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance.

poof /puːf/ /pʊf/ [puːɸ] poofs pooves n
fjolla fis fjärt prutt
(UK, Australia, NZ, Irish, Commonwealth, derogatory, colloquial) A gay man; especially one who is effeminate.

poof /puːf/ /pʊf/ [puːɸ] v
gå upp i rök pysa
To vanish or disappear.
fisa fjärta prutta
(intransitive) To break wind; to fart.

pool /pul/ /puːl/ [pʰuəɫ] [pʰuɫ] pools n
pöl göl vattenpöl
A small and rather deep area of (usually) fresh water, as one supplied by a spring, or occurring in the course of a stream or river; a reservoir for water.
bassäng damm pool
Any small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle.
pool
A supply of resources.

pool table pool tables n
biljardbord
A table used for playing pool.

poop deck poop decks n
hyttdäck poop
(nautical) A high, exposed deck at the stern of a ship on top of the cabin(s).

poor /poʊ/ /poː/ /puɹ/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː(ɹ)/ /pɜːɹ/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɚ/ /pʊɹ/ /ˈpʊ(ː)ə(r)/ poorer poorest adj
fattig stackars miserabel
With no or few possessions or money, particularly in relation to contemporaries who do have them.
dålig eländig usel miserabel undermålig
Of low quality.
stackars miserabel
(attributive, _, only) Worthy of pity.

poor /poʊ/ /poː/ /puɹ/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː(ɹ)/ /pɜːɹ/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɚ/ /pʊɹ/ /ˈpʊ(ː)ə(r)/ n
fattig
(plural only) The poor people of a society or the world collectively, the poor class of a society.

poor as a church mouse phraseologicalUnit
fattig som en kyrkråtta fattig som en lus fattig som en råtta
(simile) Very poor, to the point of starving or begging; utterly destitute.

poor man's adj
fattigmans-
Cheaper than, simpler than, or inferior to.

poor thing poor things n
stackare
Someone or something to be pitied

poorhouse poorhouses n
fattighus fattigstuga
A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.

pop /pɑp/ /pɒp/ pops n
poff
(countable) A loud, sharp sound, as of a cork coming out of a bottle.
farsa pappa paps
(colloquial, affectionate) One's father.
pop
Pop music.
läsk
(uncountable, regional, Midwest US, Canada, Inland North, Midlands, Northwestern US) An effervescent or fizzy drink, most frequently nonalcoholic; soda pop.

pop /pɑp/ /pɒp/ v
slå lock
(intransitive, of the ears) To undergo equalization of pressure when the Eustachian tubes open.

pop art n
popkonst
(arts) A genre of art that uses elements of popular culture, often using techniques from commercial art and advertising.

pop music pop musics n
pop popmusik
Music intended for or accepted by a wide audience, usually with a commercial basis and distinguished from other genres such as classical music and folk music.

pop quiz pop quizzes n
oförberett prov
(US) A quiz or test given without warning or prior announcement.

pop rivet pop rivets n
popnit
(construction) A pin with a relatively small but expandable head.

popcorn /ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/ /ˈpɒp.kɔː(ɹ)n/ /ˈpʌp.kɔɹn/ [ˈpʌp.kɒːn] [ˈpʌp.kɔɹn] popcorns n
popcorn
(chiefly, uncountable) A snack food made from corn/maize kernels popped by dry heating.

pope /poʊp/ /pəʊp/ popes n
påve
(Roman Catholicism, _, &, _, generally) An honorary title of the Roman Catholic bishop of Rome as father and head of his church, a sovereign of the Vatican city state.

popinjay /ˈpɑpənˌd͡ʒeɪ/ /ˈpɒpɪnd͡ʒeɪ/ popinjays n
papegoja
(obsolete) A decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc. [14th–16th c.]

poplar /ˈpɑ.plɚ/ /ˈpɒp.lə(ɹ)/ poplars n
poppel
Any of various deciduous trees of the genus Populus.

poplit /ˈpɑplɪt/ /ˈpɒplɪt/ poplits n
knäveck
The shallow depression (fossa) located at the back of the knee joint; the popliteal fossa or “knee pit”.

popliteal /pɒˈplɪtɪ.əl/ /ˌpɒplɪˈtiːəl/ adj
knävecks-
(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the popliteus (the area behind the knee). [From 18th c.]

popliteus poplitei n
popliteus
(anatomy) A small muscle at the back of the knee that aids in bending the knee and in the rotation of the lower leg.

poppy /ˈpɑpi/ /ˈpɒpi/ more poppy most poppy poppier poppiest adj
poppig
(music) Typical of, or in the style of, pop music.

poppy /ˈpɑpi/ /ˈpɒpi/ poppies n
vallmo
Any plant of the genus Papaver or the family Papaveraceae, with crumpled, often red, petals and a milky juice having narcotic properties; especially a common poppy or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) which has orange-red flowers; the flower of such a plant.

poppyhead poppyheads n
vallmoknopp
The seedhead of a poppy.

poppyseed poppyseeds n
vallmofrön
The seed of the poppy, used as a flavouring in bread.

popsicle /ˈpɑpsɪkəl/ /ˈpɒpsɪkəl/ popsicles n
isglass isglasspinne
(chiefly, _, US, Canada) Frozen fruit juice, flavored sugar water, or the like, on a stick, of a size to be one serving.

popular /ˈpɑpjəlɚ/ /ˈpɒpjʊlə/ more popular most popular adj
populär folklig
Common among the general public; generally accepted. [from 15th c.]
Pertaining to or deriving from the people or general public. [from 16th c.]
populär
Liked by many people; generally pleasing, widely admired. [from 17th c.]
folklig populär
Adapted to the means of the common people; cheap. [from 19th c.]

popular culture popular cultures n
populärkultur
The prevailing vernacular culture in any given society, including art, cooking, clothing/fashion, entertainment, fads, films, mass media, music, sports, and style.

popular music popular musics n
populärmusik
(music) Any genre of music that has wide appeal amongst the general public of a society dominated by urban culture and advanced technology, especially music with less complexity than classical music and less rootsy authenticity than folk music.

popular science n
populärvetenskap
An interpretation of science intended for a general audience, rather than for other scientists or students.
populärvetenskaplig
(attributive) Of, or having to do with science, but aimed at ordinary people as opposed to scientists; intended for general consumption.

popularise /ˈpɒpjʊləɹaɪz/ v
popularisera
(transitive) To make something popular.

popularity /ˌpɑp.jəˈlɛəɹ.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ popularities n
popularitet
The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large

popularization popularizations n
populärisering
The act of making something popular to the general public.

population /ˌpɑ.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɒp.juːˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ populations n
befolkning population
A count of the number of residents within a political or geographical boundary such as a town, a nation or the world.
befolkning folkmängd invånarantal bestånd population
(biology) A collection of organisms of a particular species, sharing a particular characteristic of interest, most often that of living in a given area.
population
(statistics) A group of units (persons, objects, or other items) enumerated in a census or from which a sample is drawn.

population bottleneck population bottlenecks n
flaskhalseffekt
A sudden, and normally temporary decrease in a population typically due to a stressful situation.

population density population densities n
befolkningstäthet folktäthet
Average population per unit area; especially, the average number of people who live per square kilometer (or square mile) of land.

population pyramid population pyramids n
befolkningspyramid
(demography) A graphical illustration of the distribution of a population (typically that of a country or region of the world) by age groups and sex; it typically forms the shape of a pyramid when the population is growing.

populous /ˈpɑpjələs/ /ˈpɒpjʊləs/ more populous most populous adj
folkrik
Having a large population.

porbeagle porbeagles n
håbrand sillhaj
A large pelagic predatory shark, Lamna nasus, of the Atlantic.

porcelain /ˈpoːslɘn/ /ˈpɔɹslɪn/ /ˈpɔɹsəlɪn/ /ˈpɔːsəlɪn/ porcelains n
porslin
(usually, uncountable) A hard white translucent ceramic, originally made by firing kaolin, quartz, and feldspar at high temperatures but now also inclusive of similar artificial materials; also often (figurative) such a material as a symbol of the fragility, elegance, etc. traditionally associated with porcelain goods.
(countable, now, _, usually, in the plural) An object made of porcelain, (particularly) art objects or items of tableware.

porch /po(ː)ɹtʃ/ /poətʃ/ /pɔɹt͡ʃ/ /pɔːtʃ/ porches n
veranda förstukvist
(architectural element) A covered entrance to a building, whether taken from the interior, and forming a sort of vestibule within the main wall, or projecting without and with a separate roof. A porch often has chair(s), table(s) and swings.

porcini /pɔːɹˈt͡ʃiː.ni/ /pɔːˈtʃiː.ni/ porcini porcinis n
karljohan stensopp karljohansvamp
An edible mushroom (Boletus edulis), prized for its flavor.

porcupine /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kiˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kjʊˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kəˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kɪˌpaɪn/ porcupines n
piggsvin jordpiggsvin trädpiggsvin
Any of several rodents of either of the taxonomic families Hystricidae (Old World porcupines) or Erethizontidae (New World porcupines), both from the infraorder Hystricognathi, noted for their sharp spines or quills, which are raised when the animal is attacked or surprised.

pore /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ pores n
por
A tiny opening in the skin.
By extension any small opening or interstice, especially one of many, or one allowing the passage of a fluid.

pork /po(ː)ɹk/ /poək/ /poɹk/ /pɔːk/ porks n
fläsk griskött fläskkött svinkött
(mostly, uncountable) The meat of a pig.
valfläsk
(US politics, slang, pejorative) Funding proposed or requested by a member of Congress for special interests or their constituency as opposed to the good of the country as a whole.

pork barrel /ˈpɔːkˌbaɹəl/ pork barrels n
valfläsk
(chiefly, US politics, often, attributively) State funds as assigned for local or regional expenditure; especially, central money used for regional projects which are eyecatching or designed to appeal to voters. [from 19th c.]

pork belly pork bellies n
sidfläsk
A boneless cut of fatty meat from the belly of a pig.

pork chop pork chops n
fläskkotlett
A loin cut taken perpendicular to the spine of the pig, usually a rib or part of a vertebra.

pork pie hat pork pie hats n
fläskpannkaka porkpie porkpiehatt

pork rind pork rinds n
fläsksvål
(US, Canada, food) A snack food made from cured pork skin; pork scratchings.

porky /pɔː(ɹ).ki/ porkier porkiest adj
fläskig knubbig rundnätt småfet
(slang) Rather fat; chubby.

porn /pɔɹn/ /pɔːn/ porns n
porr
(uncountable, informal) Pornography. [from mid-20th c.]
p-film p-rulle porrfilm
(countable, informal, chiefly, in the plural) A pornographic work.

porn star porn stars n
porrstjärna
An actor or actress famous for appearing in pornographic films.

pornlike more pornlike most pornlike adj
porrig
resembling pornography; pornographic

porno /ˈpɔːnəʊ/ pornos n
porr
(uncountable) Pornography.

pornocracy /pɔˈnɑkɹəsi/ /pɔːˈnɒkɹəsɪ/ pornocracies n
pornokrati
(derogatory, often, figuratively) A government by, or dominated by, prostitutes or corrupt persons.

pornographer /pɔː(ɹ)ˈnɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ pornographers n
pornograf porrförläggare
One who is involved in the creation or dissemination of pornography. [from mid-19th c.]

pornographic /ˌpɔː(ɹ)nəˈɡɹæfɪk/ more pornographic most pornographic adj
pornografisk porrig
Containing an explicit depiction of sexual activity.

pornography /pɔɹˈnɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ /pɔː(ɹ)ˈnɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ pornographies n
pornografi
The explicit literary or visual depiction of sexual subject matter; any display of material of an erotic nature. [from mid-19th c.]

pornstache /ˈpɔɹnstæʃ/ /ˈpɔːnstæʃ/ pornstaches n
porrmusche porrmustasch
(slang) A moustache that resembles one worn by an adult film actor.

porosity porosities n
porositet
(uncountable) The state of being porous.
(countable) A measure of how porous a material is; the ratio of the volume of pores to the total volume

porous /ˈpɔːɹəs/ more porous most porous adj
porös
Full of tiny pores that allow fluids or gasses to pass through.

porphyria /pɔː(ɹ)ˈfɪɹɪə/ porphyrias n
porfyri
(pathology) Any of several usually hereditary abnormalities of porphyrin metabolism characterized by excretion of excess porphyrins in the urine.

porpoise /pɔːˈpɔɪs/ /ˈpɔːpəs/ /ˈpɔːɹpəs/ porpoises n
tumlare
A small cetacean of the family Phocoenidae, related to dolphins and whales.
(North America, imprecisely) Any small dolphin.

porridge /ˈpɑɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɒɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɔɹɪd͡ʒ/ porridges n
gröt
A dish made of grain or legumes, milk and/or water, heated and stirred until thick and typically eaten for breakfast.

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ adj
hamn babord port porta portera
(nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ ports n
hamn port
A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
portvin
A type of very sweet fortified wine, mostly dark red, traditionally made in Portugal.
hamn babord
An opening or doorway in the side of a ship, especially for boarding or loading; an embrasure through which a cannon may be discharged; a porthole.
babord port porta portera
(nautical, aviation, uncountable) The left-hand side of a vessel, including aircraft, when one is facing the front. Used to unambiguously refer to directions relative to the vessel structure, rather than to a person or object on board.
portering portning
(computing) A program that has been adapted, modified, or recoded so that it works on a different platform from the one for which it was created; the act of this adapting.
port
An opening where a connection (such as a pipe) is made.
A logical or physical construct in and from which data are transferred. Computer port on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
porta portera
(also, networking) A number that delimits a connection for specific processes or parts of a network service.

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ v
hamn babord port
(military) To hold or carry (a weapon) with both hands so that it lays diagonally across the front of the body, with the barrel or similar part near the left shoulder and the right hand grasping the small of the stock; or, to throw (the weapon) into this position on command.
port porta portera
(computing, video games) To adapt, modify, or create a new version of, a program so that it works on a different platform. Porting (computing) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

port city port cities n
hamnstad
A city built around a port, for its defence, to provide infrastructural support, or as parasitic urban sprawl.

port wine port wines n
portvin
A type of fortified wine traditionally made in Portugal.

portable toilet portable toilets n
bajamaja dass utedass
A movable toilet, particularly a portable outhouse used where other lavatories are unavailable (as at a construction site) or insufficient (as at special events).

portage /ˈpɔː(ɹ)tɪd͡ʒ/ portages n
dragställe
The route used for such carrying.

portapotty portapotties n
bajamaja

portcullis /pɔɹtˈkʌl.ɪs/ /pɔːtˈkʌl.ɪs/ portculli portcullises portcullisses portscullis n
fällgaller
A gate in the form of a grating which is lowered into place at the entrance to a castle, fort, etc.
(historical) An English coin of the reign of Elizabeth I, struck for the use of the East India Company, and bearing the figure of a portcullis on the reverse.

portend /pɔɹˈtɛnd/ /pɔːˈtɛnd/ v
varsla
(transitive) To serve as a warning or omen of.
båda
(transitive) To signify; to denote.

porter /ˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ˈpoətə/ /ˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ˈpɔːtə/ porters n
bärare
A person who carries luggage and related objects.
dörrvakt portvakt
(countable) A person in control of the entrance to a building.
porter
(countable, uncountable, beer) A strong, dark ale, originally favored by porters (etymology 1, sense 1), similar to a stout but less strong.

portfolio /-oʊl.joʊ/ /-əʊl.jəʊ/ /poɹt-/ /pɔɹtˈfoʊ.liˌoʊ/ /pɔːtˈfəʊ.liˌəʊ/ portfolios n
portfölj
(finance) The group of investments and other assets held by an investor. [from 1950s]

portico /ˈpɔːtɪkəʊ/ portici porticoes porticos n
portik
A porch, or a small space with a roof supported by columns, serving as the entrance to a building.

portion /ˈpoəɹʃən/ /ˈpoɹʃən/ /ˈpoːɹʃən/ /ˈpɔɹʃən/ /ˈpɔːʃən/ portions n
portion del
An allocated amount.

portly /ˈpoʊɹtli/ /ˈpoːtliː/ /ˈpɔɹtli/ /ˈpɔːtli/ portlier portliest adj
korpulent rundlagd
Somewhat fat, pudgy, overweight. [from 15th c.]

portmanteau word portmanteau words n
teleskopord kontamination
(linguistics) A word which combines the meaning of two words (or, rarely, more than two words), formed by combining the words, usually, but not always, by adjoining the first part of one word and the last part of the other, the adjoining parts often having a common vowel.

portrait /ˈpoətɹeɪt/ /ˈpoətɹɪt/ /ˈpoʊɹtɹeɪt/ /ˈpoʊɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔɹtɹeɪt/ /ˈpɔɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔːtɹeɪt/ /ˈpɔːtɹɪt/ portraits n
porträtt avbildning
(countable) A painting or other picture of a person, especially the head and shoulders.

portraitist portraitists n
porträttör porträttmålare
A painter or photographer who makes portraits.

portray /pɔɹˈtɹeɪ/ /pɔːˈtɹeɪ/ v
porträttera
To paint or draw the likeness of.
porträttera skildra
(figuratively) To describe in words; to convey.
gestalta porträttera
To play a role; to depict a character, person, situation, or event.

pose /poʊz/ /pəʊz/ poses n
pose
Position, posture, arrangement (especially of the human body).

pose /poʊz/ /pəʊz/ v
posera
(intransitive) To assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude.

poseur /poʊˈzʊəɹ/ poseurs n
posör
One who affects some behaviour, style, attitude or other condition, often to impress or influence others.

posit /ˈpɑzɪt/ /ˈpɒzɪt/ v
postulera förutsätta
To assume the existence of; to postulate.
anta
To propose for consideration or study; to suggest.

position /pəˈzɪʃ.(ə)n/ positions n
position läge plats
A place or location.
position
A status or rank.
An opinion, stand, or stance.
A posture.
(team sports) A place on the playing field, together with a set of duties, assigned to a player.

position /pəˈzɪʃ.(ə)n/ v
placera placera ut
To put into place.

position vector position vectors n
ortsvektor
(geometry) Of a point, a vector going from the origin to that point; equivalently, the transpose of the point.

positive /-ɾɪv/ /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/ more positive most positive adj
positiv
(law) Formally laid down. [from the 14th c.]
(mathematics) Of number, greater than zero. [from the 18th c.]
(physics) Having more protons than electrons.
(grammar) Describing the primary sense of an adjective, adverb or noun; not comparative, superlative, augmentative nor diminutive.
Characterized by the presence of features which support a hypothesis.
(photography) Of a visual image, true to the original in light, shade and colour values.
Favorable, desirable by those interested or invested in that which is being judged.
Optimistic. [from the 20th c.]
säker övertygad
Fully assured in opinion. [from the 17th c.]
tvärsäker
Overconfident, dogmatic.
faktisk reell verklig
(chiefly, philosophy) Actual, real, concrete, not theoretical or speculative.
absolut
Derived from an object by itself; not dependent on changing circumstances or relations.

positive /-ɾɪv/ /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/ positives n
positiv
(grammar) A degree of comparison of adjectives and adverbs.
(photography) A positive image; one that displays true colors and shades, as opposed to a negative.

positivism /ˈpɑzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ positivisms n
positivism
(philosophy) A doctrine that states that the only authentic knowledge is scientific knowledge, and that such knowledge can only come from positive affirmation of theories through strict scientific method, refusing every form of metaphysics.

positron /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɹɑn/ /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɹɒn/ positrons n
positron
(particle) The antimatter equivalent of an electron, having the same mass but a positive charge.

posse /ˈpɑ.si/ /ˈpɒ.si/ posses n
hop skara trupp
(colloquial) A group of (especially young) people seen as constituting a peer group or band of associates; a gang, a group of friends. [from 20th c.]

possess /pəˈzɛs/ v
inneha äga besitta
To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.

possessed /pəˈzɛst/ more possessed most possessed adj
besatt
controlled by evil spirits.

possession /pəˈzɛʃən/ possessions n
ägande
egendom ägodel
Something that is owned.
innehav besittning
Ownership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own.
bollinnehav
(Australian rules football) A disposal of the ball during a game, i.e. a kick or a handball.

possessive /pəˈzɛsɪv/ more possessive most possessive adj
possessiv
(grammar) Indicating ownership, possession, origin, etc.

possessive pronoun possessive pronouns n
possessivt pronomen
(grammar) A pronoun which expresses possession.

possibility /ˌpɑ.səˈbɪl.ə.ɾi/ /ˌpɒs.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ possibilities n
möjlighet
The quality of being possible.

possible /ˈpɑ.sə.bl̩/ /ˈpɒ.sɪ.bl̩/ more possible most possible adj
möjlig
(usually, not comparable) Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.
(comparable) Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.
Being considered, e.g. for a position.

possibles bag possibles bags n
jaktväska
A hunter's day-bag of highly varying designs and materials, but usually a kind of a satchel intended for carrying whatever small gear is necessary for the day's hunt.

possibly /ˈpɑsəbli/ /ˈpɒsɪbli/ more possibly most possibly adv
kanske eventuellt kanhända möjligen möjligtvis

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ posts n
stolpe påle grindstolpe
A long dowel or plank protruding from the ground; a fencepost; a lightpost.
post
(obsolete) Each of a series of men stationed at specific places along a postroad, with responsibility for relaying letters and dispatches of the monarch (and later others) along the route. [16th–17th c.]
(dated) A station, or one of a series of stations, established for the refreshment and accommodation of travellers on some recognized route.
(UK, Australia, New Zealand) A single delivery of letters; the letters or deliveries that make up a single batch delivered to one person or one address. [from 17th c.]
(obsolete) One who has charge of a station, especially a postal station.
post postering vaktpost vaktkur kur
An assigned station; a guard post.
regel stolpe
(construction) A stud; a two-by-four.
pol
A pole in a battery.
stolpe
(sports) A goalpost.
inlägg meddelande postning
A message posted in an electronic or Internet forum, or on a blog, etc. [from 20th c.]

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ v
anslå skriva spika sätta upp
(transitive) To hang (a notice) in a conspicuous manner for general review.
posta skicka skriva
To hold up to public blame or reproach; to advertise opprobriously; to denounce by public proclamation.
To inform; to give the news to; to make acquainted with the details of a subject; often with up.
skicka posta
(UK, Australia, New Zealand) To send (an item of mail etc.) through the postal service. [from 19th c.]
posta skicka lägga upp skriva
(Internet) To publish (a message) to a newsgroup, forum, blog, etc. [from 20th c.]

post horn post horns n
posthorn
(music) A valveless musical instrument based on such a horn, used in orchestral music.

post mortem post mortems n
obduktion
An investigation of a corpse to determine the cause of death.

post office /ˈpoʊst ˌɑfɪs/ /ˈpoʊst ˌɔfɪs/ /ˈpəʊst ˌɒfɪs/ post offices n
postkontor
(countable) A place (building, office, shop, or counter) concerned with the business of delivering letters, post or mail and selling stamps, etc.
(countable) An organisation that delivers letters.

post office box post office boxes n
postbox
A uniquely addressable lockable box located on the premises of a post office that may be hired as collection point for mail.

post-apocalyptic more post-apocalyptic most post-apocalyptic adj
postapokalyptisk

post-irony post-ironies n
postironi

post-it note post-it notes n
Post-It-lapp klisterlapp lapp
A small piece of paper with an adhesive strip on one side.

post-traumatic stress disorder n
posttraumatiskt stressyndrom
(psychology) A psychological condition that develops following some stressful situation or event, with symptoms such as sleep disturbance, recurrent dreams, flashbacks, hypervigilance, depression, dissociation, withdrawal or lack of concentration.

post-war adj
efterkrigs-
Pertaining to a period of time immediately following the end of a war; where there is a cessation of conflict.

postage /ˈpoʊstɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpəʊstɪd͡ʒ/ postages n
porto
The charge for posting an item.
frankering
The postage stamp, or similar token, affixed to an item of post as evidence of payment.

postage code postage codes n
portokod
An (often handwritten) alphanumeric matrix proving paid postage, used in place of postage stamps.

postage meter postage meters n
frankeringsmaskin
A machine used to print prepaid labels onto pieces of mail, and to record total postage charges.

postage stamp postage stamps n
frimärke
A small piece of printed paper stuck on an item to be mailed, indicating that postage has been paid.

postal order postal orders n
postanvisning
A money order purchased at and issued by a post office for redemption at another post office to a named recipient.

postal vote postal votes n
poströst
A vote made on an official form which is then sent through the post/mail.

postalveolar /ˌpoʊstælˈviələɹ/ /ˌpəʊstælviˈəʊlə(ɹ)/ /ˌpəʊstælˈviːələ(ɹ)/ /ˌpəʊstˈælvi.ələ(ɹ)/ adj
postalveolar
(phonetics) Articulated with the tongue near or touching the back of the alveolar ridge.

postbellum adj
efterkrigs-
(US) Of the period following the American Civil War, especially used in reference to the South.

postcard /ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/ postcards n
vykort brevkort
A rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard intended to be written on and mailed without an envelope. In the case of a picture postcard, one side displays a picture or photograph.

postcode /ˈpoʊs(t)ˌkoʊd/ /ˈpəʊs(t)kəʊd/ postcodes n
postkod
(Australia, Britain, New Zealand) A sequence of letters and numbers added to a postal address to aid the sorting and delivery of post or mail.

postcolonial adj
postkolonial
Following the end of colonial rule.

postdate /ˈpəʊstˌdeɪt/ v
postdatera

poster /ˈpoʊstɚ/ posters n
affisch poster plansch
A picture of a celebrity, an event etc., intended to be attached to a wall.
affisch plakat anslag
An advertisement to be posted on a pole, wall etc. to advertise something.
stolpe ut stolpskott
(ice hockey, slang) A shot that hits a goalpost instead of passing into the goal.

poster child poster children n
praktexempel
(chiefly, North America, idiomatic) One who is a prototypical or quintessential example of something.

posterity /pɒˈstɛɹɪti/ posterities n
eftervärlden
All the future generations, especially the descendants of a specific person.

postethnic adj
postetnisk
Pertaining to a time or mindset in which ethnic identity is no longer important.

postglacial rebound postglacial rebounds n
landhöjning
The rise of the lithosphere in areas which were depressed by the weight of a continental ice sheet during the last ice age.

postgraduate /ˌpəʊstˈɡɹædju.ət/ postgraduates n
doktorand forskarstuderande
A person continuing to study in a field after having successfully completed a degree course.

posthumous /ˈpɒs.t͡ʃə.məs/ /ˈpɒs.t͡ʃʊ.məs/ adj
postum
Taking place after one's own death.
In reference to a work, published after the author's death.
(originally) Born after the death of one's father.

posthumously adv
postumt
After death.

postil /ˈpɒstəl/ /ˈpɒstɪl/ postils n
postilla
A collection of homilies.

postilion /poʊˈstɪljən/ /pɒˈstɪlɪən/ /pəˈstɪljən/ postilions n
spannryttare
A rider mounted on the near (left) leading horse who guides the team pulling a carriage.

postindustrial more postindustrial most postindustrial adj
postindustriell
Describing the economy of a nation in which manufacturing industry becomes less important and the service and information industries become more important.

postmodernism /pəʊstˈmɑdɚnɪzəm/ postmodernisms n
postmodernism
Any style in art, architecture, literature, philosophy, etc., that reacts against an earlier modernist movement.

postpone /poʊstˈpoʊn/ v
uppskjuta skjuta upp senarelägga
To delay or put off an event, appointment, etc.

postposition postpositions n
postposition
(grammar) A word that has the same purpose as a preposition but comes after the noun.

postscript /ˈpoʊst.skɹɪpt/ postscripts n
postskriptum efterskrift
(countable) An addendum to a letter, added after the author's signature.

postsynaptic adj
postsynaptisk
(cytology) In a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that bears receptors for neurotransmitter released into the synaptic cleft by the presynaptic neuron.

posttraumatic adj
posttraumatisk
After, or as a result of, a trauma.

postulate /ˈpɑst͡ʃələt/ /ˈpɑst͡ʃəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊlət/ postulates n
axiom postulat
(logic) An axiom.
förutsättning
A requirement; a prerequisite.

postulate /ˈpɑst͡ʃələt/ /ˈpɑst͡ʃəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊlət/ v
postulera
To assume as a truthful or accurate premise or axiom, especially as a basis of an argument.

posture /ˈpɑst͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɒstʃə/ postures n
hållning
(rare) The position of someone or something relative to another; position; situation.

postwoman postwomen n
brevbärare
(rare) A female letter carrier, a woman who delivers mail.

pot /pɑt/ /pɒt/ /pɔt/ pots n
braj
(slang, uncountable) Marijuana.
gryta kruka kanna
A vessel used for brewing or serving drinks: a coffeepot or teapot.
krus
(obsolete) An earthen or pewter cup or mug used for drinking liquor.
potta
(archaic, _, except in fixed expressions) A vessel used for urination and defecation: a chamber pot; (figuratively, slang) a toilet; the lavatory.
buckla hjälm kask
(historical) An iron hat with a broad brim worn as a helmet.
insats pott
(gambling, poker) The money available to be won in a hand of poker or a round of other games of chance; (figuratively) any sum of money being used as an enticement.
An allocation of money for a particular purpose.
buk ölmage
(slang) : a pot-shaped belly, a paunch.

pot calling the kettle black /ˈpɑt ˈkɔliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ /ˈpɒt ˈkɔːliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ n
kasta inte sten i glashus
kasta sten i glashus se grandet i grannens öga men inte bjälken i sitt eget
(idiomatic) A situation in which somebody comments on or accuses someone else of a fault which the accuser shares.

pot roast pot roasts n
grytstek
A dish made by browning a roast-sized piece of beef (often taken from the tougher chuck cut) to induce a Maillard reaction, then slow-cooking in liquid in a covered dish.

potable /ˈpoʊtəbəl/ /ˈpɑt-/ /ˈpɒt-/ /ˈpəʊtəbəl/ more potable most potable adj
drickbar
(formal) Good for drinking without fear of disease or poisoning.

potash /ˈpɑt.æʃ/ /ˈpɒt.æʃ/ potashes n
pottaska
The water-soluble part of the ash formed by burning plant material; used for making soap and glass and as a fertilizer.

potassium /pəˈtæsiəm/ potassiums n
kalium
A soft, waxy, silvery reactive metal that is never found unbound in nature; an element (symbol K) with an atomic number of 19 and atomic weight of 39.0983. The symbol is derived from the Latin kalium.

potassium cyanide n
cyankalium kaliumcyanid
(inorganic compound) The potassium salt of hydrocyanic acid, KCN; the colourless crystals are soluble in water, and it is extremely poisonous, and is used in electroplating, the extraction of gold and silver from their ores, and in photography.

potassium hydroxide n
kaliumhydroxid
(inorganic compound) The alkaline base KOH, once known as caustic potash; it has a number of industrial uses, including the manufacture of bleach.

potassium nitrate n
salpeter
(inorganic chemistry) KNO3, a naturally occurring salt, notably used as an ingredient of gunpowder; also used a food preservative and as an ingredient in toothpaste for sensitive gums; historically used in the production of nitric acid (HNO3).

potato /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/ /pəˈteɪ.təʊ/ [pə̥ˈtʰeɪtʰəʊ] [pə̥ˈtʰeɪɾoʊ] [pə̥ˈtʰeɪɾə] potatoes n
potatis potät jordäpple pantoffel pära plugg
The tuber of a plant, Solanum tuberosum, eaten as a starchy vegetable, particularly in the Americas and Europe; this plant.

potato crisp potato crisps n
chips
(mostly, British) A thin slice of potato that has been fried, typically packaged and sold as a snack.

potato masher potato mashers n
potatisstöt potatisstamp
A utensil used to mash potatoes.

potato pancake potato pancakes n
raggmunk rårakor
A shallow-fried pancake of grated potato and egg, often flavored with grated onion.

potato salad potato salads n
potatissallad
A salad made from chopped boiled potatoes and a variety of other ingredients in a dressing.

potato starch potato starches n
potatismjöl
(gastronomy) A widely diffused vegetable substance found in the extracted material of potatoes used in cooking.

potbellied more potbellied most potbellied adj
tjockmagad bukig rundmagad
having a potbelly

potbelly potbellies n
kulmage
A large, swollen, or protruding abdomen; a paunch. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

potentate /ˈpoʊ.tən.teɪt/ /ˈpəʊ.tən.teɪt/ potentates n
potentat
A powerful leader; a monarch; a ruler.

potential /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/ /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ adj
potentiell
Existing in possibility, not in actuality.

potential /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/ /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ potentials n
potential
A currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to).
(physics) The work (energy) required to move a reference particle from a reference location to a specified location in the presence of a force field, for example to bring a unit positive electric charge from an infinite distance to a specified point against an electric field.

potential energy potential energies n
potentiell energi lägesenergi
The energy possessed by an object because of its position (in a gravitational or electric field), or its condition (as a stretched or compressed spring, as a chemical reactant, or by having rest mass).

potenty adj
kryckskura

potholder potholders n
grytlapp
An insulated pad used for handling hot cooking utensils

pothole potholes n
potthål
A shallow pit or other edged depression in a road's surface, especially when caused by erosion by weather or traffic.
jättegryta potthål
A pit formed in the bed of a turbulent stream.

potion /pəʊ.ʃən/ /ˈpoʊ.ʃən/ potions n
trolldryck
A small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical.

potlatch /ˈpɑtˌlæt͡ʃ/ /ˈpɒtlætʃ/ potlatches n
knytkalas
(US, chiefly, Alaska) A communal meal to which guests bring dishes to share; a potluck.

potsherd /ˈpɑt.ʃəɹd/ /ˈpɒt.ʃɜːd/ potsherds n
krukskärva
(often, archaeology) A piece of ceramic from pottery, often found on an archaeological site.

potter /ˈpɑtɚ/ /ˈpɒtə/ potters n
krukmakare
One who makes pots and other ceramic wares.

potter's clay potter's clays n
keramiklera
The clay used by a potter.

potter's wheel potter's wheels n
drejskiva drejning
A turntable type of machine used by a potter to form round pieces of pottery from wet clay.

pottery /ˈpɑtəɹi/ /ˈpɒtəɹi/ potteries n
keramik
Fired ceramic wares that contain clay when formed.
keramikverkstad keramisk verkstad
(countable) A potter's shop or workshop, where pottery is made.

potty /ˈpɒti/ potties n
potta
A small, usually plastic, chamber pot used to toilet-train small children.

pouch /paʊt͡ʃ/ pouches n
pung
(zoology) An organic pocket in which a marsupial carries its young.

poultice /ˈpoʊltɪs/ poultices n
omslag grötomslag foment
A soft, moist mass, usually wrapped in cloth and warmed, that is applied topically to a sore, aching or lesioned part of the body to soothe it.

poultry /ˈpoʊltɹi/ /ˈpɒltɹi/ /ˈpəʊltɹi/ poultries n
fjäderfä
The meat from a domestic fowl.

pounce /paʊns/ pounces n
skrivsand
(historical) A type of fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing or on rough paper to smooth the writing surface.

pound /paʊnd/ pound pounds n
pund
A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.
A unit of currency in various currency systems
Any of various units of currency formerly used in the United States.

pound /paʊnd/ v
banka
(transitive) To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
bulta slå
(intransitive, of a body part, generally heart, blood, or head) To beat strongly or throb.

pound sterling /paʊnd ˈstɜː(ɹ).lɪŋ/ pounds sterling n
pund
The currency of the United Kingdom.

pound the table v
sätta ner foten sätte ned foten
(figuratively) To vehemently assert one's position.

pour /paʊəɹ/ /paʊɹ/ /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ v
hälla forsa
(transitive, figurative) To send out as in a stream or a flood; to cause (an emotion) to come out; to cause to escape.

pour in v
flöda in

pout /paʊt/ /pʌʊt/ v
pluta
(intransitive) To push out one's lips.

pouting /ˈpaʊtɪŋ/ pouting poutings n
skäggtorsk
A fish in the cod family (Gadidae), Trisopterus luscus.

poverty /ˈpɑːvɚti/ /ˈpɒvəti/ poverties n
fattigdom armod
The quality or state of being poor; lack of money

poverty line poverty lines n
fattigdomsgräns
(economics) The threshold of poverty, below which one's income does not cover necessities.

pow /paʊ/ [pəʉ] interjection
bom
The sound of a violent impact, such as a punch.
bang
The sound of an explosion.

powder /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ powders n
pulver puder stoft
The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
(cosmetics) A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.

powder keg powder kegs n
kruttunna
A barrel containing gunpowder.
krutdurk
(figuratively) An explosive or otherwise volatile situation.

powder puff powder puffs n
pudervippa
A ball or pad of soft material used for the application of cosmetic powder to the face.

powder snow n
pudersnö
Freshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing

powdered sugar /ˈpaʊ.dəd ˈʃʊɡ.ə/ /ˈpaʊ.dɚd ˈʃʊɡ.ɚ/ powdered sugars n
florsocker
(US) Very finely ground sugar to which cornstarch is added to prevent lumping, mostly used in icings and confections to produce a smooth texture.

power /ˈpaʊ̯.ə/ /ˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/ /ˈpaʊ̯ə̯/ /ˈpaʊ̯ɹ/ /ˈpæʊ̯.ə/ [ˈpæɔ̯ə] [ˈpʰaə] [ˈpʰaʊ̯ɚ] [ˈpʰaʊ̯ɹ] [ˈpʰaː] [ˈpʰæʊ̯ə] [ˈpʰɑː] [ˈpʰɛəː] powers n
makt
(countable) The ability to affect or influence.
(social) The ability to coerce, influence, or control.
Control or coercion, particularly legal or political (jurisdiction).
el elektricitet kraft ström
Electricity or a supply of electricity.
kraft
Physical force or strength.
effekt styrka
(physics, mechanics) A measure of the effectiveness that a force producing a physical effect has over time. If linear, the quotient of: (force multiplied by the displacement of or in an object) ÷ time. If rotational, the quotient of: (force multiplied by the angle of displacement) ÷ time.
potens
A product of equal factors (and generalizations of this notion): x^n, read as "x to the power of n" or the like, is called a power and denotes the product x \times x \times \cdots \times x, where x appears n times in the product; x is called the base and n the exponent.
styrka
(statistics) The probability that a statistical test will reject the null hypothesis when the alternative hypothesis is true.

power cable power cables n
kraftkabel
(electricity) An insulated cable which carries electrical current.

power cut power cuts n
strömavbrott
An interruption in the supply of power (usually electricity).

power grid power grids n
kraftnät
The infrastructure for distributing electrical power throughout a region.

power of attorney /ˌpaʊə(r) əv əˈtɜː(r)niː/ powers of attorney n
fullmakt
(uncountable, legal) The legal authorisation of one person to act as the agent of another.
(countable, legal) A legal document allowing one person to act as the agent of another.

power plant /ˈpaʊə ˌplɑːnt/ /ˈpaʊəɹ ˌplænt/ power plants n
motor
The portion of a vehicle devoted to providing energy for motion; the engine or motor.

power play power plays n
numerärt överläge
(ice hockey) A situation where a team has a numerical advantage on the ice due to one or more penalties given to the opposing team.
(sports) A similar situation in other ball games, such as lacrosse, indoor soccer, rugby, and cricket.

power set power sets n
potensmängd
(set theory, of a set S) The set whose elements comprise all the subsets of S (including the empty set and S itself).

power station power stations n
kraftverk kraftstation
An industrial complex where electricity is produced.

power steering n
servostyrning
(automotive) A system for reducing the driver's effort to steer, by using a power source to assist in turning the wheels.

power strip power strips n
grenuttag grendosa
A block of electrical sockets that attaches to the end of a flexible cable and allows multiple electrical devices to be plugged in.

power struggle power struggles n
maktkamp
A situation where two or more people or groups fight to gain dominance over each other.

power supply power supplies n
strömkälla
A source of power such as the mains or a generator.
kraftaggregat nätaggregat nätdel
That part of a piece of electronic apparatus that provides appropriate voltages for the rest of the electronics from the connected AC source.

power surge power surges n
överspänning

power vacuum power vacua power vacuums n
maktvakuum
A lack of centralised political authority, especially following a conflict, revolution, change of power, etc.

power-hungry more power-hungry most power-hungry adj
maktgalen maktlysten
(idiomatic) Having a strong desire for power.
elslukande strömkrävande
(electronics) Of a device, using or requiring a large amount of electrical power.

powerbank powerbanks n
powerbank
A portable device used to charge mobile phones and tablet computers.

powerful /ˈpaʊəfəl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/ more powerful most powerful powerfuler powerfulest powerfuller powerfullest adj
mäktig
Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

powerlessness powerlessnesses n
maktlöshet vanmakt
The state or character of being powerless; absence or lack of power.

powerlifting n
styrkelyft
(disability, _, sport) A strength parasport, consisting of a single-rep benchpress.

powers that be n
makthavare överhet
(idiomatic) The holders of power or the authorities in a given situation, especially if seen as being faceless or unreasonably bureaucratic.

powertrain /ˈpaʊəˌtɹeɪn/ /ˈpaʊɚˌtɹeɪn/ powertrains n
drivlina
The group of components in a vehicle that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air.

pp. n
s.
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practical /ˈpɹæktɪkəl/ more practical most practical adj
praktisk
Relating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis.
Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use.
Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical.

practical joke practical jokes n
skämt spratt
A playful trick done for amusement to the detriment of someone else.

practice /ˈpɹæktɪs/ practices n
träning övning
Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.
praktik
(uncountable, especially, medicine, arts) The ongoing pursuit of a craft or profession, particularly in medicine or the fine arts.
Actual operation or experiment, in contrast to theory.
praxis vana
A customary action, habit, or behaviour; a manner or routine.

practice makes perfect proverb
övning ger färdighet
If one practices an activity enough, one will eventually master it.

practice what one preaches v
leva som man lär
(American spelling) To act in harmony with one's teachings and advice.

practise /ˈpɹæktɪs/ v
träna öva
(transitive) To repeat (an activity) as a way of improving one's skill in that activity.
utöva
(transitive) To perform or observe in an habitual fashion.
utöva praktisera
To put into practice; to carry out; to act upon; to commit; to execute; to do.

praetor /ˈpɹiːtɔː/ praetores praetors n
pretor praetor
(history) The title designating a Roman administrative official whose role changed over time:

pragmatic /pɹæɡˈmætɪk/ more pragmatic most pragmatic adj
pragmatisk
Practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory.

pragmatics n
pragmatik
(linguistics, translation studies) The study of the use of language in a social context.

pragmatist pragmatists n
pragmatiker
One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism.

prairie /ˈpɹɛəɹi/ [ˈpɹɛɹi] prairies n
prärie
An extensive area of relatively flat grassland with few, if any, trees, especially in North America.

prairie chicken prairie chickens n
präriehöns
Any of the genus Tympanuchus of grouse, native to the prairies of North America

prairie dog prairie dogs n
präriehund
Any of genus Cynomys, small, stout-bodied burrowing rodents with shallow cheek pouches, native to North America and Central America.

praise /pɹeɪz/ v
berömma lova
To give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.

praise the Lord interjection
prisa Gud
Phrase used to thank God by Christians.

praiseworthy /ˈpɹeɪz.wɜː.ði/ /ˈpɹeɪz.wɝ.ði/ more praiseworthy most praiseworthy praiseworthier praiseworthiest adj
lovvärd berömvärd tacknämlig
Meriting praise; worthy of high praise

praline /pɹɑˈlin/ /ˈpɹeɪ.liːn/ /ˈpɹeɪˌlin/ /ˈpɹɑ.lin/ /ˈpɹɑˌlin/ /ˈpɹɑː.liːn/ /ˈpɹɔ.lin/ pralines n
pralin
A confection made from almonds and other nuts, caramelized sugar, and sometimes milk or cream.

pram /pɹæm/ prams n
barnvagn
A small vehicle, usually covered, in which a newborn baby is pushed around in a lying position.
(colloquial, loosely) A pushchair; a buggy.

prank /pɹæŋk/ pranks n
bus busstreck hyss streck
A practical joke or mischievous trick.

prank call prank calls n
busringning
A practical joke played by calling the unsuspecting victim on the telephone, usually pretending to be somebody else.

praseodymium /ˌpɹeɪzioʊˈdɪmiəm/ praseodymiums n
praseodym
A chemical element (symbol Pr) with an atomic number of 59, a soft, silvery, malleable and ductile metal, valued for its magnetic, electrical, chemical, and optical properties.

prattle /ˈpɹætəl/ n
pladder joller
Silly, childish talk; babble.

prawn /pɹoːn/ /pɹɔn~pɹɑn/ /pɹɔːn/ prawn prawns n
räka
(Commonwealth) A crustacean, sometimes confused with shrimp.

prawn cracker prawn crackers n
räkchips
A light, deep-fried snack made from shrimp and starch, popular in East Asian cuisine.

pray /pɹeɪ/ v
be bedja
(religion) To direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.
be bedja bönfalla
(obsolete) To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.

prayer /pɹɛə(ɹ)/ /pɹɛɚ/ /ˈpɹeɪəɹ/ /ˈpɹɛɹ/ prayers n
bön
(uncountable) A practice of communicating with one's God, or with some spiritual entity.
(countable) An act of praying.
The specific words or methods used for praying.
(countable) A request; a petition.
bön förbön
A meeting held for the express purpose of praying.

prayer /ˈpɹeɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹeɪəɹ/ prayers n
bedjare förbedjare
One who prays.

prayer book prayer books n
bönebok bönbok
A book containing religious prayers

prayer rug prayer rugs n
bönematta
A small rug on which Muslims kneel to pray.

prayer wheel prayer wheels n
bönekvarn
(Buddhism) A rotating cylinder either inscribed with or containing prayers, mainly used by Tibetan Buddhists.

praying mantis praying mantes praying mantises n
bönsyrsa
Any of various predatory, cannibalistic insects of the order Mantodea that have a prayer-like stance.

pre- /pɹi/ /pɹiː/ /pɹɪ/ prefix
pre- för-
Before; earlier in time; beforehand.

pre-Christian adj
förkristen
Pertaining to the time before the arrival of Christianity, particularly in Western Europe.

pre-Columbian adj
förcolumbiansk
Referring to the cultures of the Americas before the European influence, specifically to the era before the continent was visited by Christopher Columbus.

pre-Roman adj
förromersk
Prior to the rise of the Roman Empire.

pre-Socratic /ˌpɹiːsɒˈkɹætɪk/ adj
försokratisk
(historical) Existing in Ancient Greece before the flourishing of the philosopher Socrates (circa 469–399 BCE).

pre-Socratic /ˌpɹiːsɒˈkɹætɪk/ pre-Socratics n
försokratiker
(historical) Any of the pre-Socratic philosophers, viz. Thales (circa 624–546 BCE), Anaximander (circa 610–546 BCE), Anaximenes (circa 585–525 BCE), Pythagoras (circa 576–495 BCE), Xenophanes (circa 570–480 BCE), Heraclitus (circa 535–475 BCE), Parmenides (early-5th century BCE), Anaxagoras (circa 500–428 BCE), Empedocles (circa 490–430 BCE), and Democritus (circa 460–370 BCE).

pre-ejaculate n
försats
The clear, viscous fluid that is secreted from the penis before ejaculation.

preach /pɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
predika
(intransitive) To give a sermon.
(transitive) To proclaim by public discourse; to utter in a sermon or a formal religious harangue.
(transitive) To advise or recommend earnestly.

preach to the choir v
predika för de redan frälsta slå in en öppen dörr
(idiomatic) To speak as if to convince a person or group of something they already believe.

preacher /ˈpɹit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɹiːt͡ʃə/ preachers n
predikant
Someone who preaches a worldview, philosophy, or religion, especially someone who preaches the gospel; a clergyman or clergywoman.

preamplifier preamplifiers n
förförstärkare
A voltage amplifier for amplifying a low-level input signal; its output is the input to a higher-level amplifier.

preantepenultimate /ˌpɹiˌæntipəˈnʌltɪmət/ /ˌpɹiˌæntəpəˈnʌltəmət/ /ˌpɹiːˌæntɪpɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
fjärde från slutet näst näst näst sist nästnästnäst sist
(chiefly, phonetics, and, biology) Three before the end; fourth to last.

precariat precariats n
prekariat
(sociology, collective) People suffering from precarity, especially as a social class; people living a precarious existence, without security or predictability, especially job security.

precarious /pɹɪˈkɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /pɹɪˈkɛɚ.i.əs/ more precarious most precarious adj
prekär
(comparable) Dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous.

precarity /pɹəˈkɛəɹɪti/ /pɹəˈkɛɹɪti/ precarities n
prekarisering
(sociology) A condition of existence without predictability or security, affecting material or psychological welfare.

precaution /pɹiːˈkɑ.ʃən/ /pɹiːˈkɔ.ʃən/ /pɹiːˈkɔː.ʃən/ /pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/ /pɹɪˈkɑ.ʃən/ [pɹiːˈkɑ.ʃn̩] [pɹɪˈkɑ.ʃn̩] precautions n
försiktighetsåtgärd säkerhetsåtgärd
Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good

precedence /pɹɪˈsiːd(ə)ns/ /ˈpɹiːsɪd(ə)ns/ /ˈpɹɛsɪd(ə)ns/ precedences n
företräde
The state of preceding in importance or priority.

precedent /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/ /ˈpɹes.ə.dənt/ /ˈpɹiː-/ /ˈpɹiː.sə.dənt/ /ˈpɹɛs-/ /ˈpɹɛs.ɪ.dənt/ precedents n
prejudikat
An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.
(legal) A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.

precept /ˈpɹiːsɛpt/ precepts n
föreskrift regel rättesnöre
A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.

precession precessions n
precession

precinct /ˈpɹisɪŋkt/ precincts n
polisstation
(US, law enforcement) A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.

precious /ˈpɹɛʃ.əs/ more precious most precious adj
dyrbar
Of high value or worth.

precious metal precious metals n
ädelmetall
A rare metallic chemical element of high economic value, such as gold and platinum.

precious stone precious stones n
ädelsten
Any gem, such as a diamond or ruby, that is expensive because of its rarity or desirability; especially one set into a piece of jewelry.

precipice /ˈpɹɛs.ə.pɪs/ /ˈpɹɛsɪpɪs/ precipices n
brant
A very steep cliff.

precipitate /pɹəˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹəˈsɪpɪtət/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪtət/ v
påskynda
(transitive) To make something happen suddenly and quickly.

precipitation /pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/ precipitations n
nederbörd
(meteorology) Any or all of the forms of water particles, whether liquid or solid, that fall from the upper atmosphere (e.g., rain, hail, snow or sleet). It is a major class of hydrometeor, but it is distinguished from cloud, fog, dew, rime, frost, etc., in that it must fall. It is distinguished from cloud and virga in that it must reach the ground.
utfällning
(countable, uncountable, chemistry) A reaction that leads to the formation of a heavier solid in a lighter liquid; the precipitate so formed at the bottom of the container.

precise /pɹɪˈsaɪs/ more precise most precise preciser precisest adj
precis noggrann exakt noga
Exact, accurate.
noggrann
(sciences, of experimental results) Consistent, clustered close together, agreeing with each other (this does not mean that they cluster near the true, correct, or accurate value).

precisely /pɹɪˈsaɪsli/ more precisely most precisely adv
precis
(manner) In a precise manner; exactly.

precision /pɹɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ [pɹɪˈsɪʒ.n̩] precisions n
precision exakthet
The state of being precise or exact; exactness.

precocious /pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/ more precocious most precocious adj
brådmogen
Characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity.
lillgammal brådmogen försigkommen
Exhibiting advanced skills and aptitudes at an abnormally early age.

precociousness n
brådmogenhet
The condition of being precocious

precocity /pɹəˈkɒsɪti/ precocities n
brådmogenhet
The state of being precocious.

precomputer adj
fördatorisk

precondition preconditions n
förutsättning betingelse
A condition that requires satisfaction before taking a course of action.
A medical illness, ailment, or adverse condition that exists before an insurance policy takes effect.

precum n
försats
(slang) Cowper's fluid; pre-ejaculate.

precursor /pɹɪˈkɜɹ.səɹ/ /pɹɪˈkɜː.sə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹiːˌkɜɹ.səɹ/ /ˈpɹiːˌkɜː.sə(ɹ)/ precursors n
föregångare förelöpare
That which precurses: a forerunner, predecessor, or indicator of approaching events.

predator /ˈpɹɛd.ə.tə/ /ˈpɹɛd.ə.tɚ/ predators n
rovdjur predator
Any animal or other organism that hunts and kills other non-plant organisms (their prey), primarily for food.

predecessor /ˈpɹi.də.sɛs.ɚ/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹɛd.ə.sɛs.ɚ/ predecessors n
föregångare
One who precedes; one who has preceded another in any state, position, office, etc.; one whom another follows or comes after, in any office or position.
A model or type of machinery or device which precedes the current (or later) one. Usually used to describe an earlier, outdated model.

predestination /pɹi.dɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ predestinations n
förutbestämmelse predestination
(theology) The doctrine that everything has been foreordained by God or by fate.

predicament /pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/ predicaments n
obehaglig situation predikament
An unfortunate or trying position or condition.

predicate /ˈpɹɛd.ɪ.kət/ /ˈpɹɛd.ɪ.kɪt/ predicates n
predikat
(grammar) The part of the sentence (or clause) which states a property that a subject has or is characterized by.
(logic) A term of a statement, where the statement may be true or false depending on whether the thing referred to by the values of the statement's variables has the property signified by that (predicative) term.

predicate calculus n
predikatlogik
(logic) The branch of logic that deals with quantified statements such as "there exists an x such that..." or "for any x, it is the case that...", where x is a member of the domain of discourse.

predicative /ˈpɹɛ.də.kə.tɪv/ /ˈpɹɛ.dɪ.kə.tɪv/ adj
predikativ
(grammar, of an adjectival or nominal phrase) Modifying a noun while in a predicate phrase, which predicate phrase is other than the noun phrase and occurs after a verb, as a predicate; contrasted with attributive.

predicative /ˈpɹɛ.də.kə.tɪv/ /ˈpɹɛ.dɪ.kə.tɪv/ predicatives n
predikativ
(grammar) An element of the predicate of a sentence which complements the subject or object by means of the verb. Predicatives may be nominal or adjectival.

predict /pɹɪˈdɪkt/ v
förutsäga spå sia
(transitive) To make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a future event on the basis of knowledge and reasoning; to prophesy a future event on the basis of mystical knowledge or power.

predictability /pɹəˌdɪktəˈbɪlɪti/ predictabilities n
förutsägbarhet
The characteristic of being predictable.

predictable /pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/ more predictable most predictable adj
förutsägbar
Able to be predicted.

prediction /pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/ predictions n
förutsägelse prognos prediktion spådom förutsago
A statement of what will happen in the future.

predilection /ˌpɹiː.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ /ˌpɹɛ.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ predilections n
förkärlek
A condition of favoring or liking; a tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition.

predisposed more predisposed most predisposed adj
predisponerad
Inclined.
Made susceptible to.

predisposition predispositions n
predisposition
The state of being predisposed or susceptible to something, especially to a behavior or a health condition.

predominant /pɹɪˈdɒmɪnənt/ more predominant most predominant adj
dominerande förhärskande övervägande

preeclampsia preeclampsias n
graviditetstoxikos havandeskapsförgiftning preeklampsi
(pathology) A complication of pregnancy, affecting about 2-20% of women, depending on location, characterized by hypertension and damage to the linings of the blood vessels of the brain, liver, lungs and kidneys, which can lead to multiple organ failure, convulsions, coma and death. The only cure is delivery of the child.

preemie preemies n
förtidsfödd
(informal) A baby that has been born prematurely.

preeminent /pɹiːˈɛmɪnənt/ adj
framstående
Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important. [from 15th c.]

preemptive /pɹiːˈɛmp.tɪv/ more preemptive most preemptive adj
förebyggande

preen /pɹiːn/ v
putsa
(of birds, ambitransitive) To groom; to trim or dress the feathers with the beak.

preface /ˈpɹɛfəs/ /ˈpɹɛfɪs/ prefaces n
förord
A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions.

prefatory more prefatory most prefatory adj
inledande inlednings-
Serving as a preface or prelude; introductory, preliminary. [from 1670s]

prefecture /ˈpɹiˌfɛkt͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈpɹiːfɛktjʊə/ /ˈpɹiːfɛkt͡ʃə/ prefectures n
prefektur
The jurisdiction of a prefect; the region administered by a prefect, especially as a translation of certain French, Chinese, and Japanese administrative divisions.

prefer /pɹɪˈfɜː/ /pɹɪˈfɝ/ v
föredra föredraga
(transitive) To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better. [from 14th c.]

preferably /pɹəˈfɜːɹəˌbli/ /ˈpɹɛfɹəˌbli/ more preferably most preferably adv
helst
In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.

preference /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹɛns/ preferences n
preferens företräde
The option to so select, and the one selected.
företräde
The state of being preferred over others.
förkärlek preferens
A strong liking or personal valuation.
förmånsrätt
A preferential bias; partiality; discrimination.

preferences n
inställningar preferenser
(computing) The user-specified settings of parameters in interactive computer software

preferred stock preferred stocks n
preferensaktie
(finance) Stock with a dividend, usually fixed, that is paid out of profits before any dividend can be paid on common stock and that has priority to common stock in liquidation.

prefix /pɹiːˈfɪks/ /pɹɛˈfɪks/ /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ prefixes n
prefix förstavelse
(grammar, linguistic morphology) A morpheme added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning, for example as, pre- in prefix, con- in conjure, re- in reheat, etc.

preggers adj
på smällen
(informal) Pregnant.

pregnancy /ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/ pregnancies n
graviditet havandeskap
The period of time this condition prevails.

pregnancy test pregnancy tests n
graviditetstest
a piece of test equipment that determines whether a woman, or by extension, a female animal is pregnant

pregnant /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/ more pregnant most pregnant adj
gravid havande dräktig i grossess med barn på smällen
(mostly, not comparable) Carrying developing offspring within the body.

preheat v
förvärme
(transitive) to heat something in preparation for further action, especially cooking

prehistoric more prehistoric most prehistoric adj
förhistorisk
(properly) Of or relating to the epoch before written record.

prehistory prehistories n
förhistoria
The time before written records in any area of the world; the events and conditions of those times.

preindustrial adj
förindustriell
Of or relating to the period before the Industrial Revolution and the global industrialisation that followed.

prejudice /ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/ prejudices n
fördom
(countable) An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.
(countable) A preconception, any preconceived opinion or feeling, whether positive or negative.
(countable) An irrational hostile attitude, fear or hatred towards a particular group, race or religion.

prejudiced more prejudiced most prejudiced adj
fördomsfull
Having prejudices.

prejudicial more prejudicial most prejudicial adj
skadlig
Causing harm or injury; detrimental, harmful or injurious.

prelate /ˈpɹɛlət/ prelates n
prelat
A clergyman of high rank and authority, having jurisdiction over an area or a group of people; normally a bishop.

preliminarily adv
preliminärt
In a preliminary manner.

preliminary /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/ /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/ adj
preliminär
In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.

preliminary ruling preliminary rulings n
förhandsavgörande
(European Union law) A decision of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the interpretation of European Union law, made at the request of a court or tribunal of a European Union member state.

premarital adj
föräktenskaplig
Before marriage; before getting married.

prematurely /ˌpɹiːməˈtjʊə(ɹ)li/ /ˌpɹɛməˈtjʊə(ɹ)li/ more prematurely most prematurely adv
i förtid
In a premature manner; too soon or too early.

prematurity prematurities n
förtid
Something that is premature or occurs prematurely.

premeditated adj
överlagd
Planned, considered, or estimated in advance; deliberate.

premier /pɹɪˈmɪəɹ/ /ˈpɹemjə/ /ˈpɹimjɚ/ /ˈpɹɛ.mi.ə/ /ˈpɹɛ.mi.ɛː/ /ˈpɹɛm.jə/ /ˈpɹɛm.jɛː/ adj
främst förnämst först
Foremost; first or highest in quality or degree.

premier /pɹɪˈmɪəɹ/ /ˈpɹemjə/ /ˈpɹimjɚ/ /ˈpɹɛ.mi.ə/ /ˈpɹɛ.mi.ɛː/ /ˈpɹɛm.jə/ /ˈpɹɛm.jɛː/ premiers n
statsminister

premiere /-ˈmiɚ/ /pɹəˈmɪɚ/ /pɹɪ-/ /ˈpɹɛmjɛə/ premieres n
premiär
The first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment, often held as a special event with celebrity guests.

premiere /-ˈmiɚ/ /pɹəˈmɪɚ/ /pɹɪ-/ /ˈpɹɛmjɛə/ v
ha premiär
(intransitive) Of a film or play, to play for the first time.

premise /ˈpɹɛm.ɪs/ premises n
premiss
A proposition antecedently supposed or proved; something previously stated or assumed as the basis of further argument; a condition; a supposition.
(usually, in the plural, legal) Matters previously stated or set forth; especially, that part in the beginning of a deed, the office of which is to express the grantor and grantee, and the land or thing granted or conveyed, and all that precedes the habendum; the thing demised or granted.
lokal
(usually, in the plural) A piece of real estate; a building and its adjuncts.

premium /ˈpɹiː.miː.əm/ premia premiums n
premie premium
A prize or award.

premonition /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ /ˌprɛ-/ premonitions n
förebud varsel
A clairvoyant or clairaudient experience, such as a dream, which resonates with some event in the future.
föraning
A strong intuition that something is about to happen (usually something negative, but not exclusively).

prenuptial agreement prenuptial agreements n
äktenskapsförord
A legal document, signed by both parties before marriage, stating the legal claims on each other's estate upon a subsequent divorce.

preorder v
förbeställa
(transitive) To order (goods or services) in advance, before they are available.

prep school /ˈpɹɛpˌskuːl/ prep schools n
privatskola

prepaid /pɹiːˈpeɪd/ adj
förbetald
paid for in advance

preparation /pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ preparations n
förberedelse
(uncountable) The act of preparing or getting ready.

preparatory /-ˈpæɹ-/ /-ˈpɛəɹ-/ /-ˈpɛɹ-/ /ˈpɹɛp(ə)ɹət(ə)ɹi/ /ˈpɹɛp(ə)ɹətɔɹi/ adj
förberedande
Of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative.

prepare /pɹəˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɹɪˈpɛə/ /pɹɪˈpɛː/ v
förbereda bereda
(transitive) To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip.
(transitive) To make ready for eating or drinking; to cook.
förbereda
(intransitive) To make oneself ready; to get ready, make preparation.
(transitive) To produce or make by combining elements; to synthesize, compound.

prepared /pɹɪˈpɛəd/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹd/ more prepared most prepared adj
beredd klar parat redo
(followed by the preposition to) Disposed, willing, ready (to do something).

preparedness /pɹɪˈpɛə(ɹɪ)dnɪs/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹ(ə)dnɪs/ preparednesses n
beredskap
The state of being prepared.

preparty preparties n
förfest
A party held before the start of an event, usually a public event.

preponderance /pɹəˈpɑndəɹəns/ /pɹəˈpɑndɹəns/ /pɹɪˈpɒndəɹəns/ /pɹɪˈpɒndɹəns/ preponderances n
övervikt
Superiority of influence, power, a quality, etc.; an outweighing, predominance, pre-eminence.

preposition /ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/ prepositions n
preposition
(grammar, strict sense) Any of a class of non-inflecting words typically employed to connect a following noun or a pronoun, in an adjectival or adverbial sense, with some other word: a particle used with a noun or pronoun (in English always in the objective case) to make a phrase limiting some other word.

prepositional case prepositional cases n
lokativ prepositionalis prepositionalkasus
(grammar) noun case serving as object of a preposition. Prepositions that often govern the prepositional case include "about", "in", "on", and "near". Russian is an example of a language that uses the prepositional case.

prepositional phrase prepositional phrases n
prepositionsfras
(grammar) A phrase containing both a preposition and its object or complement; may be used as an adjunct or a modifier.

preposterous /pɹə-/ /pɹəˈpɑstəɹəs/ /pɹəˈpɑstɹəs/ /pɹɪˈpɒstəɹəs/ /pɹɪˈpɒstɹəs/ more preposterous most preposterous adj
grotesk bakvänd befängd
Absurd, or contrary to common sense.

prerequisite /pɹiˈɹɛkwəzət/ /pɹiˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ /pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ prerequisites n
förutsättning betingelse
In education, a course or topic that must be completed before another course or topic can be started. May be colloquially referred to as a prereq.

prerevolutionary adj
förrevolutionär
Occurring before a revolution.

presbyopia presbyopias n
ålderssynthet presbyopi
(pathology) Inability of the eye, due to ageing, to focus on nearby objects.

preschooler preschoolers n
förskolebarn förskoleelev
A child who is educated at preschool.

prescribe /pɹəˈskɹaɪb/ /pɹɪˈskɹaɪb/ /ˌpɹiːˈskɹaɪb/ v
ordinera förskriva
(medicine) To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).
skriva ut
To specify by writing as a required procedure or ritual; to lay down authoritatively as a guide, direction, or rule of action.

prescription /pɝˈskɹɪpʃən/ /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ adj
receptbelagd
only available with a physician or nurse practitioner's written prescription (of a drug, etc.)

prescription /pɝˈskɹɪpʃən/ /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ prescriptions n
recept
(medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology) A written order from an authorized medical practitioner for provision of a medicine or other treatment, such as (ophthalmology) the specific lenses needed for a pair of glasses.

prescription drug prescription drugs n
receptbelagt läkemedel
(pharmacology) A licensed medicine that is regulated by legislation to require a prescription before it can be obtained.

prescriptive /pɹɪˈskɹɪptɪv/ more prescriptive most prescriptive adj
preskriptiv
Of or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard.

preseason preseasons n
försäsong
(sports) The period before the start of a sporting season, during which players undergo training and venues are prepared

presence /ˈpɹɛz(ə)ns/ /ˈpɹɛzn̩s/ presences n
närvaro närhet
The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.

presence of mind /ˌpɹɛz(ə)ns əv ˈmaɪnd/ /ˌpɹɛzn̩s əv ˈmaɪnd/ n
sinnesnärvaro
Focused alertness, good sense, quick-thinking resourcefulness, or stability of feeling and thought, especially in spite of circumstances which are distracting, stressful, or otherwise challenging.

present /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ more present most present adj
nuvarande närvarande
Relating to now, for the time being; current.
Relating to something a person is referring to in the very context, with a deictic use similar to the demonstrative adjective this.
närvarande
Located in the immediate vicinity.

present /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ presents n
nutid nu
The current moment or period of time.

present /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ v
presentera föreställa introducera
To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally. [from 14th c.]
ange anmäla föreställa inge introducera åtala
(transitive, now, rare) To charge (a person) with a crime or accusation; to bring before court. [from 14th c.]
presentera överlämna
(transitive) To give (a gift or presentation) to someone; to bestow. [from 14th c.]

present arms v
skyldra
(military) To adopt such a position.

present participle present participles n
presensparticip
(grammar) A nonfinite verb form that indicates an ongoing action or state and which can function as an adjective.

present perfect n
perfekt
(grammar) A perfect tense that expresses action in the past (usually completed) with consequences in the present time.

present tense present tenses n
presens
(grammar) A grammatical tense whose principal function is to locate a situation or event in the present time.

present-day adj
dagens
In existence now; current or contemporary.

presentation /pɹisɛnˈteɪʃən/ /ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃən/ presentations n
presentation föredrag
The act of presenting, or something presented.

presenter /pɹɪˈzɛntə(ɹ)/ presenters n
programledare
(radio, television) Someone who presents a broadcast programme; a compere or master of ceremonies.

presentism presentisms n
presentism
(philosophy) The view that neither the future nor the past exist (events and entities that are wholly past or wholly future do not exist at all).

preservation /pɹɛ.zɝˈveɪ.ʃən/ preservations n
bevarande
The act of preserving; care to preserve; act of keeping from destruction, decay or any ill.

preservative /prɪˈzəːvətɪv/ preservatives n
konserveringsmedel
(countable) Any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve, especially when added to food.

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ preserves n
marmelad sylt konserverad frukt
A sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.
naturreservat
A reservation, a nature preserve.

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ v
bevara
To protect; to keep from harm or injury.

preset /priːˈsɛt/ /ˈpriːsɛt/ adj
förinställning
Set in advance, or as a default.

presidency /ˈpɹɛzɪdənsi/ presidencies n
presidentskap presidentämbete presidentpost
The office or role of president.
presidentperiod
The time during which one is president; a president's term of office.

president /ˈpɹɛzɪdənt/ presidentess presidents n
president
The head of state of a republic.
styrelseordförande
Primary leader of a corporation. Not to be confused with CEO, which is a related but separate position that is sometimes held by a different person.
ordförande
A person presiding over a meeting; a chair, presiding officer, presider.

president-elect /ˌpɹɛzɪdənt ɪˈlɛkt/ presidents-elect n
tillträdande president
(sum of parts) A person who has been elected to a presidency but has not yet been inducted into office. [from 18th c.]

presidium /pɹɪˈsɪdi.əm/ presidia presidiums n
presidium
Such an executive committee headed by the President of the Supreme Soviet.

press /pɹɛs/ presses n
press
(countable) A device used to apply pressure to an item.
(uncountable, collective) The print-based media (both the people and the newspapers).
tryckpress
(countable) A printing machine.

press /pɹɛs/ v
pressa trycka
(ambitransitive) To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
(transitive) To force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly.

press brake press brakes n
kantpress
A machine used in cold-forming sheet metal or strips of metal into desired profiles.

press conference press conferences n
presskonferens pressträff
A question-and-answer session with members of television, print and other media.

press release press releases n
pressmeddelande
An official written statement that is sent to the media so that it can be publicized.

press secretary press secretaries n
pressekreterare
A senior advisor who provides advice on how to deal with the news media and helps the employer to maintain a positive public image.

presser foot presser feet n
pressarfot
(sewing) The part of a sewing machine which rests on the fabric and presses it down upon the table of the machine and against the feed dog.

pressure /ˈpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ] pressures n
tryck
A pressing; a force applied to a surface.
(physics) The amount of force that is applied over a given area divided by the size of this area; force per unit area.
press tryck
A contrasting force or impulse of any kind
Distress.

pressure cooker pressure cookers n
tryckkokare
(cookware) A sealed cooking vessel that allows cooking in greater than atmospheric pressure and at a temperature above the boiling point of water.

pressure point pressure points n
tryckpunkt
(martial arts) A specific small area of the body targeted, due to a cluster of nerves being close to the skin, usually not protected by bone.
(therapy) A specific small area of the body sensitive to and suitable for therapeutic pressure.

pressure vessel pressure vessels n
tryckbehållare tryckkärl
A container designed to maintain a volume at a significantly different pressure to that of ambient.

pressure washer pressure washers n
högtryckstvätt

pressurized water reactor pressurized water reactors n
tryckvattenreaktor
A form of nuclear power plant in which heat from the reactor is transferred via a continuous flow of pressurized water

prestige /pɹəsˈtiːd͡ʒ/ /pɹəsˈtiːʒ/ /pɹɛsˈtiːd͡ʒ/ /pɹɛsˈtiːʒ/ /ˈpɹɛs.tɪd͡ʒ/ prestiges n
prestige anseende
The quality of how good the reputation of something or someone is, how favourably something or someone is regarded.

prestigious /pɹə-/ /pɹɛˈstid͡ʒəs/ /pɹɛˈstɪd͡ʒəs/ more prestigious most prestigious adj
prestigefull prestigefylld
Of high prestige.

prestress v
förspänna
(construction) To apply stress to structural components in order to produce a tension that counteracts the loads to which the component is subjected in its designed use.

prestressed more prestressed most prestressed adj
förspänd
Having been stressed before use

prestressed concrete prestressed concretes n
förspänd betong
concrete with stresses induced in it before use so as to counteract stresses that will be produced by load; often contains stretched steel bars or wires called tendons

presume /pɹiˈz(j)um/ /pɹɘˈzjʉːm/ /pɹɘˈʒʉːm/ /pɹəˈz(j)um/ /pɹɪˈzjuːm/ /pɹɪˈzjʉːm/ /pɹɪˈʒʉːm/ v
förmoda förutsätta
(transitive) To assume or suggest to be true (without proof); to take for granted, to suppose. [from 14th c.]

presumptuous /pɹiˈzʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.tjuː.əs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.tʃuː.əs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.ʃəs/ /pɹəˈzʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ more presumptuous most presumptuous adj
förmäten övermodig
Making unwarranted presumptions or assumptions, often out of arrogance or excessive self-confidence, and thus exceeding what is appropriate or right.

presumptuousness n
förmätenhet
The state of being presumptuous.

presuppose /ˌpɹiːsəˈpəʊz/ v
förutsätta
To assume some truth without proof, usually for the purpose of reaching a conclusion based on that truth.

presynaptic adj
presynaptisk
(cytology) In a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that releases neurotransmitter into the synaptic cleft.

pretence /pɹɪˈtɛns/ /ˈpɹiːtɛns/ pretences n
förevändning
(British spelling) An act of pretending or pretension; a false claim or pretext.

pretend /pɹiˈtɛnd/ /pɹəˈtɛnd/ /pɹɪˈtɛnd/ adj
på låtsas
Not really what it is represented as being; imaginary, feigned.

pretend /pɹiˈtɛnd/ /pɹəˈtɛnd/ /pɹɪˈtɛnd/ v
låtsas
(transitive, obsolete) To intend; to design, to plot; to attempt.

pretentious /pɹɪˈtɛnʃəs/ more pretentious most pretentious adj
pretentiös anspråksfull
Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

preterite /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ /ˈpɹɛtəɹɪt/ preterites n
preteritum
(grammar) A grammatical tense or verb form serving to denote events that took place or were completed in the past.

preternatural /ˌpɹi.tɚˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/ /ˌpɹiː.təˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/ more preternatural most preternatural adj
onaturlig övernaturlig
(dated) Having an existence outside of the natural world.

pretext /ˈpɹiːtɛkst/ pretexts n
förevändning svepskäl
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.

pretty /ˈpɔɪti/ /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ [ˈpɹɪɾi] prettier prettiest adj
vacker söt snygg fin skön
Pleasant to the sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children. [from 15th c.]

pretty /ˈpɔɪti/ /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ [ˈpɹɪɾi] adv
rätt så
ganska rätt
Somewhat, fairly, quite; sometimes also (by meiosis) very.

pretty much adv
i stort sett
Almost completely; very nearly; mostly; more or less; basically.

pretzel /ˈpɹɛt.səl/ [ˈpʰɹɛʔt͡sɫ̩] pretzels n
kringla
(culinary) A toasted bread or cracker usually in the shape of a loose knot.

prevail /pɹɪˈveɪl/ v
förhärska
(intransitive) To be current, widespread, or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.

prevalent /pɹɪˈveɪlənt/ /ˈpɹɛvələnt/ more prevalent most prevalent adj
gängse spridd utbredd vedertagen
Widespread or preferred.

prevent /pɹəˈvɛnt/ /pɹɪˈvɛnt/ v
förebygga förhindra
(transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). [from 16th c.]

preventive /pɹɪˈvɛntɪv/ more preventive most preventive adj
förebyggande
Preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to.

preview /ˈpɹiːvjuː/ previews n
förhandsvisning
(colloquial) An advance showing of a film, exhibition etc.
förhandsvisning försmak glimt
(computing) a facility for seeing and checking a document or photo, or changes to it, before saving and/or printing it.

preview /ˈpɹiːvjuː/ v
förhandsgranska förhandsvisa
(computing) To show something in advance, a facility for seeing and checking a document or photo, or changes to it, before saving and/or printing it.

previous /ˈpɹi.vi.əs/ /ˈpɹiː.vɪəs/ more previous most previous adj
föregående förra
(not comparable) Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.
tidig
(informal) Premature; acting or occurring too soon.

previously /ˈpɹivi.əsli/ /ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ adv
förut tidigare
(with past-tense constructions) At an earlier time.

prey /pɹeɪ/ preys n
byte
That which is or may be seized by animals to be devoured.
(archaic) Anything, such as goods, etc., taken or got by violence; something taken by force from an enemy in war.

priapism /ˈpraɪ.əˌpɪ.zəm/ priapisms n
priapism
(pathology) A potentially painful or harmful medical condition in which the erect penis (erection) does not return to its flaccid state (despite the absence of both physical and psychological stimulation), often as a result of a spinal injury.

price /pɹaɪs/ /pɹʌɪs/ prices n
pris
The cost required to gain possession of something.
The cost of an action or deed.

price /pɹaɪs/ /pɹʌɪs/ v
prissätta värdera
(transitive) To determine the monetary value of (an item); to put a price on.
(transitive, obsolete) To set a price on; to value; to prize.

price list price lists n
prislista priskurant
(business) A list of items for sale with their prices.

price stability n
prisstabilitet
(economics) A state of economy characterized by low inflation, and thus a stable value of money. Price stability is one of the central goals of most governments and central banks.

price tag price tags n
prislapp
The tag or sticker attached to a product, displaying its price.

price war price wars n
priskrig
A situation where commercial competitors repeatedly undercut each other's prices in order to attract buyers.

price-earnings ratio price-earnings ratios n
P/E-tal
(finance) The ratio of share price to earnings per share used as an indication of the relative value of the share.

priceless /-ləs/ /ˈpɹaɪslɪs/ more priceless most priceless adj
obetalbar oskattbar ovärderlig
So precious as not to be obtainable or sold at any price; invaluable. [from 1590s]

prick /pɹɪk/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪk] pricks n
kuk pitt
(obsolete) A tiny particle; a small amount of something; a jot. [10th–18th c.]

prickly pricklier prickliest adj
taggig
Covered with sharp points.
(figurative) Easily irritated.

prickly pear /ˌpɹɪkli ˈpɛː/ prickly pears n
kaktusfikon
The fruit, often edible, of such a plant.

prickly poppy prickly poppies n
taggvallmo
Any species in the genus Argemone which is prickly

prickly thrift prickly thrifts n
tuvrisp
Acantholimon genus and species

pride /pɹaɪd/ [ˈpɹ̥ʷaɪd] prides n
stolthet
The quality or state of being proud; an unreasonable overestimation of one's own superiority in terms of talents, looks, wealth, importance etc., which comes across as being lofty, distant, and often showing contempt of others.
(having a positive sense, often with of or in) A sense of one's own worth, and scorn for what is beneath or unworthy of oneself.
Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation.
That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-congratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character, children, etc.
igelnejonöga
(zoology) The small European lamprey species Petromyzon branchialis.
prål skrytsamhet vräkighet
Show; ostentation; glory.
höjdpunkt topp
Highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory.
flock
(zoology, collective) A company of lions or other large felines.

pride /pɹaɪd/ [ˈpɹ̥ʷaɪd] v
vara stolt
(reflexive) To take or experience pride in something; to be proud of it.

pride comes before a fall proverb
högmod går före fall
A person who is excessively proud will often suffer a setback or failure.

pride parade pride parades n
prideparad
An annual parade, held in communities in many parts of the world, celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex pride and culture and the acceptance of people belonging to sexual minorities.

prie-dieu /pɹiːˈdjəː/ prie-dieus prie-dieux n
bönestol bönpall
A piece of furniture on which someone can pray, consisting of a cushioned area to kneel on, with a built-in ledge for books. [from 17th c.]

priest /ˈpɹiːst/ [ˈpɹ̥iːst] priestess priests n
präst pastor prost
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.

priestess /priːˈstɛs/ /ˈpristɪs/ /ˈpriːstɛs/ priest priestesses n
prästinna
A woman with religious duties and responsibilities in certain non-Christian religions.

priesthood /ˈpɹiːstˌhʊd/ priesthoods n
prästerskap
The role or office of a priest.
Priests as a group; the clergy.

prim /pɹɪm/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪm] primmer primmest adj
prudentlig
prudish, straight-laced

prima donna /ˌpɹiːməˈdɒnə/ prima donnas primae donnae prime donne n
primadonna
(opera) The principal female singer or the leading lady.
primadonna diva
(derogatory) A person who considers himself or herself much more important than others, has high expectations of others and becomes angry when his or her standards or demands are not met.

primal scene primal scenes n
primalscene
(psychoanalysis) In Freudian theory, the first time a child witnesses (and understands) its parents copulating.

primality primalities n
primalitet
(mathematics) The condition of being a prime number

primary /ˈpɹaɪm(ə)ɹiː/ /ˈpɹaɪməɹi/ /ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi/ more primary most primary adj
primär huvud-
Main; principal; chief; placed ahead of others.

primary care n
primärvård
(healthcare) The medical attention that a patient receives upon first contact with a healthcare system; either a general practitioner or the A&E or ER department of a hospital.

primary key primary keys n
primärnyckel
(computing, databases) In the design of a database table, the primary key (abbreviated PK) is selected among the non-empty set of candidate keys. The PK is a column (or an irreducible group of columns) able to identify every row of the table.

primary school primary schools n
grundskola lågstadie
(British, Australian, schools) A formal, obligatory kind of school that typically begins with nursery school or first grade and ends at fifth or sixth grade.

primase primases n
primas
(enzyme) An RNA polymerase involved in the initiation of DNA synthesis.

primate /ˈpɹaɪmeɪt/ primates n
primat
(zoology) A mammal of the order Primates, including simians and prosimians.

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ primer primest adj
främst förnämst huvud- viktigast
First in importance, degree, or rank.
först tidigast
First in time, order, or sequence.
förstklassig prima
First in excellence, quality, or value.
prim-
(mathematics, lay) Having exactly two integral factors: itself and unity (1 in the case of integers).

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ primes n
början
(now, _, rare) The earliest stage of something.
glansdagar storhetstid
The most active, thriving, or successful stage or period.
utvald
The chief or best individual or part.
prim
(music) The first note or tone of a musical scale.
(fencing) The first defensive position, with the sword hand held at head height, and the tip of the sword at head height.
primtal
(algebra, number theory) A prime element of a mathematical structure, particularly a prime number.
primtecken
The symbol ′ used to indicate feet, minutes, derivation and other measures and mathematical operations.

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ v
grunda grundmåla aptera förbereda klarställa
To apply priming to (a musket or cannon); to apply a primer to (a metallic cartridge).

prime factorization prime factorizations n
primtalsfaktorisering
(mathematics) The factorization of a positive integer into its constituent prime numbers.

prime meridian prime meridians n
nollmeridian
The reference line at 0° longitude, passing through Greenwich, England, from which longitude east and west is measured.

prime minister /ˌpɹaɪm ˈmɪnɪstə(ɹ)/ prime ministers n
premiärminister statsminister
The chief member of the cabinet and head of the government, especially in a parliamentary democracy; often the leader of the majority party.

prime number prime numbers n
primtal
(number theory) Any natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers.

prime suspect prime suspects n
huvudmisstänkt
(legal) A person who is considered by the law enforcement agency investigating a crime to be the most likely suspect.

prime time n
bästa sändningstid
(television, radio) The block of programming on television during the middle of the evening, usually between 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm.

primer /ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/ primers n
tändhatt tändrör
Any substance or device, such as priming wire or blasting cap, used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive.

primer /ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/ /ˈpɹɪ.mɚ/ primers n
abc-bok ABC-bok läsebok
A children's book intended to teach literacy: how to read, write, and spell.

primeval /ˌpɹaɪˈmi.vəl/ more primeval most primeval adj
urtida urtids-
Belonging to the first ages.

primeval forest primeval forests n
urskog
A forest unaffected by humans, typically containing large live trees, large dead trees, and large logs.

primigravida /-və-/ /ˌpɹaɪməˈɡɹævɪdə/ /ˌpɹaɪmɪˈɡɹævɪdə/ /ˌpɹiː-/ primigravidae primigravidas primigravidæ n
förstföderska
(obstetrics, veterinary medicine) A woman or female animal who is pregnant for the first time, or who has been pregnant once. [from late 19th c.]

primitive /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ more primitive most primitive adj
primitiv

primogeniture primogenitures n
förstfödd
The state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents.
primogenitur förstfödslorätt
The principle that the eldest child, traditionally the eldest male, has an exclusive right of inheritance.

primordial /pɹaɪˈmɔɹ.di.əl/ /pɹaɪˈmɔː.di.əl/ adj
ursprunglig
first, earliest or original

primordial soup primordial soups n
ursoppa
(informal, evolutionary theory) The state of the Earth's oceans at a very early time in the planet's history, during the early development of multicellular organisms.

prince /pɹɪns/ /pɹɪnts/ princes n
furste prins
The (male) ruler or head of a principality. [from 14th c.]
prins furste
A male member of a royal family other than the ruler; especially (in the United Kingdom) the son or grandson of the monarch. [from 14th c.]
kungschampinjon
The mushroom Agaricus augustus.

prince consort princes consort n
prinsgemål
(postpositive) The husband of a queen regnant who is not himself a king in his own right.

prince regent /ˌpɹɪns ˈɹid͡ʒ(ə)nt/ /ˌpɹɪns ˈɹiːd͡ʒ(ə)nt/ prince regents princes regent princes regents n
prinsregent
A prince who rules a country as a regent in place of a monarch who is unfit to rule for a particular reason.

princely /ˈpɹɪnsli/ princelier princeliest adj
furstlig
Relating to a prince; regal; royal.

princess /pɹɪnˈsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪs/ princesses n
prinsessa furstinna
A female member of a royal family other than a queen, especially a daughter or granddaughter of a monarch. [from 14th c.]

principal /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ more principal most principal adj
huvudsaklig
Primary; most important; first level in importance.

principal /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ principals n
huvudstol kapital kapitalbelopp
(finance, uncountable) The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.
rektor
(North America, Australia, New Zealand) The chief administrator of a school.
(UK, Canada) The chief executive and chief academic officer of a university or college.
huvudman klient
(legal) A legal person that authorizes another (the agent) to act on their behalf; or on whose behalf an agent or gestor in a negotiorum gestio acts.
huvudman
(legal) The primary participant in a crime.
ägare
(North America) A partner or owner of a business.
takås
(architecture, engineering) The construction that gives shape and strength to a roof, generally a truss of timber or iron; or, loosely, the most important member of a piece of framing.

principality /pɹɪnsɪˈpælɪti/ principalities n
furstendöme
(countable) A region or sovereign nation headed by a prince or princess. [from 14th c.]

principle /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ principles n
princip
A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.
A rule used to choose among solutions to a problem.
(sometimes, pluralized) Moral rule or aspect.
(physics) A rule or law of nature, or the basic idea on how the laws of nature are applied.

principled /ˈpɹɪnsəpəld/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəld/ more principled most principled adj
principfast
Based on, having, or manifesting principles

print /pɹɪnt/ prints n
avtryck
A visible impression on a surface.
tryck
Cloth that has had a pattern of dye printed onto it.

print /pɹɪnt/ v
trycka
(transitive) To produce one or more copies of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine; often used with out or off: print out, print off.
texta
(ambitransitive) To write very clearly, especially, to write without connecting the letters as in cursive.

printed matter n
trycksak
Printed material produced by printers and publishers, including books, magazines, brochures, booklets, publicity material and newspapers, especially in relation to less expensive postage rates for such material.

printer /ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɪntɚ/ [ˈpʰɹɪɾ̃ɚ] printers n
tryckare tryckerska typograf
One who makes prints.
tryckare tryckeriägare tryckerska
The operator of a printing press or the owner of a printing business; (metonymy) any printing business.
skrivare
(now chiefly, _, computer hardware) A device, usually attached to a computer, used to print text or images onto paper; an analogous device capable of producing three-dimensional objects.

printing /ˈpɹɪntɪŋ/ printings n
upplaga
(countable) All the copies of a publication that have been printed in one batch.

printing house printing houses n
tryckeri tryckerihus
An institution or commercial company chiefly devoted to printing.

printing ink printing inks n
trycksvärta
A rapidly drying type of ink specifically for printing machines.

printing press printing presses n
tryckpress
A mechanical device used for printing text or images repeatedly.

printout printouts n
utskrift
Something printed on paper, usually by a printer (machine).

prior knowledge n
förkunskap
(criminal law) Knowledge of a set of circumstances sufficient to make actions based on those circumstances wrongful.

prior to preposition
före innan
(formal) before, previous to.

prioritize /pɹaɪˈɒɹətaɪz/ /pɹaɪˈɔːɹətaɪz/ v
prioritera
(transitive, intransitive) To arrange or list a group of things in order of priority or importance.
(transitive) To rank something as having high priority.

prioritized more prioritized most prioritized adj
prioriterad
with priority, having priority

priority /pɹaɪˈɒɹɪti/ /pɹaɪˈɔɹɪti/ priorities n
prioritet företräde förtur
An item's relative importance.
prioritet fokus prioritering
A goal of a person or an organisation.

priority seat priority seats n
prioriterad sittplats
A seat on public transport reserved for use by people with disabilities, the elderly, pregnant women and others in need.

prise /pɹaɪz/ v
bända (upp)
To force (open) with a lever; to pry.

prism /ˈpɹɪz(ə)m/ [ˈpʰɹ̠̊ɪzm̩] prisms n
prisma
(geometry) A polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides.
A transparent block in the shape of a prism (typically with triangular ends), used to split or reflect light.

prison /ˈpɹɪzən/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪzn̩] prisons n
fängelse
A place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.

prison camp prison camps n
fångläger
A camp in which either prisoners of war or political prisoners are interned.

prison cell prison cells n
fängelsecell cell
The room to which a prisoner is confined in a prison.

prison guard prison guards n
fångvaktare fängelsevakt
(law enforcement) An armed person working to provide order, security, discipline, punishment, and prevent escapes of prisoners in a jail that answers to a warden.

prisoner /ˈpɹɪznə/ /ˈpɹɪzənə/ /ˈpɹɪzənɚ/ prisoners n
fånge intern fängelsekund
A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.
fånge
Any person held against their will.

prisoner of conscience prisoners of conscience n
samvetsfånge
Anyone imprisoned because of his race, religion, or political views.

prisoner of war /ˈpɹɪz.(ə).nə əv ˈwɔː/ /ˈpɹɪz.(ə).nɚ əv ˈwoɹ/ prisoners of war n
krigsfånge
A combatant or soldier who is captured by an enemy power during or immediately after an armed conflict. [from early 17th c.]

prisoner swap prisoner swaps n
fångutväxling

prissy /ˈpɹɪsi/ prissier prissiest adj
pimpinett
Excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy.

pristine /pɹɪsˈtaɪn/ /pɹɪsˈtiːn/ /ˈpɹɪstiːn/ more pristine most pristine adj
ofördärvad ursprunglig
Unspoiled; still with its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied.

privacy /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ /ˈpɹɪv.ə.si/ privacies n
avskildhet privatliv
(uncountable) The state of being secluded from the presence, sight, or knowledge of others.
integritet
(uncountable) Freedom from damaging publicity, public scrutiny, surveillance, and disclosure of personal information, usually by a government or a private organization.

privacy policy privacy policies n
integritetspolicy
(legal) A statement detailing policies that an organization or party uses to collect or hide information about an end user or customer of the organization, particularly where it concerns private information.

private /ˈpɹaɪ.vət/ /ˈpɹaɪ.vɪt/ more private most private adj
privat
Belonging or pertaining to an individual person, group of people, or entity that is not the state.
Protected from view or disturbance by others; secluded; not publicly accessible.

private /ˈpɹaɪ.vət/ /ˈpɹaɪ.vɪt/ privates n
menig
A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.

private car private cars n
privatbil
A car that is for personal use and owned privately, as opposed to a company car or official car etc.

private detective private detectives n
privatdeckare
Any agent hired by a private party for the purpose of investigation or evidence gathering.

private eye private eyes n
privatdeckare
(idiomatic) A private personal detective, employed to gather information about someone.

private investigator private investigators n
privatdetektiv
An agent hired by a private party for the purpose of investigation or evidence gathering.

private law n
privaträtt
(legal) The area of law pertaining to the relationships between private persons (natural or legal persons including corporations), as opposed to relations between the state and private persons.

private life private lives n
privatliv
The aspects of one's life that are personal, such as family, friends and other personal relationships, as opposed to the elements that make up one's public or professional life.

private message private messages n
privatmeddelande
(Internet) A message sent to another user of a social media or chat platform through a private channel as opposed to a publicly accessible area or chatroom.

private parts n
privata delar
(euphemistic) Those parts of the human body commonly expected to be covered by clothing when in public.

private school /ˈpɹaɪvət ˈskul/ /ˈpɹaɪvɪt ˈskuːl/ private schools n
privatskola
A fee-charging private or independent school.

private sector private sectors n
privat sektor
(business) All organizations in an economy or jurisdiction that are not controlled by government, including privately owned businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

privateer /ˌpɹaɪ.vəˈtɪə/ /ˌpɹaɪ.vəˈtɪɚ/ privateers n
kapare kaparskepp
(historical) A privately owned warship that acted under a letter of marque to attack enemy merchant ships and take possession of their cargo. [from 17th c.]
kapare fribytare
(historical) An officer or any other member of the crew of such a ship; a government-sanctioned pirate. [from 17th c.]

privately /ˈpɹaɪvətli/ /ˈpɹaɪvɪtli/ more privately most privately adv
privat
In a private manner.

privatization privatizations n
privatisering
The transfer of a company or organization from government to private ownership and control.

privatize /ˈpɹaɪvətaɪz/ v
privatisera
(economics) To release government control (of a business or industry) to private industry.

privilege /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪd͡ʒ/ privileges n
privilegium
(countable) A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment. [from 10th c.]

privileged /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒd/ more privileged most privileged adj
privilegierad
Having special privileges.

privy /ˈpɹɪvi/ more privy most privy adj
invigd
With knowledge of; party to; let in on. [from late 14th c.]

prize /pɹaɪz/ prizes n
pris trofé
That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.
(military, nautical) Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; especially, property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel.
pris vinst
An honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.
(obsolete) A contest for a reward; competition.
pris
That which may be won by chance, as in a lottery.
lön pris
Anything worth striving for; a valuable possession held or in prospect.

prize /pɹaɪz/ v
prisa
To consider highly valuable; to esteem.

prize money prize moneys prize monies n
prispeng
Money offered as a prize in a competitive event.

prizewinning more prizewinning most prizewinning adj
prisbelönt
Having won at least one prize.

pro /pɹoʊ/ /pɹəʊ/ pros n
fördel
An advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).
proffs
A professional sportsman.
(colloquial) Professional.

pro rata /ˌpɹəʊ ˈɹɑːtə/ adv
porportionsmässigt pro rata proportionerligt
(of an allocation) In proportion to some factor that can be exactly calculated.

pro-European more pro-European most pro-European adj
pro-europeisk proeuropeisk
Supporting the idea of European integration.

pro-Russian adj
prorysk
Supportive of Russia or Russians. (This entry is a translation hub.)

proactive /pɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/ /pɹəʊˈæk.tɪv/ more proactive most proactive adj
proaktiv förebyggande
Acting in advance to deal with an expected change or difficulty

probability /ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪləti/ /ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌpɹɒbəˈbɪlɪti/ [ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪləɾi] [ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪlɪɾi] probabilities n
sannolikhet

probability density probability densities n
sannolikhetstäthet
(probability theory) probability density function

probability distribution probability distributions n
sannolikhetsfördelning
(statistics) A distribution of all possible values of a random variable together with an indication of their probabilities.

probability theory n
sannolikhetsteori sannolikhetslära
(mathematics) The mathematical study of probability (the likelihood of occurrence of random events in order to predict the behavior of defined systems).

probably /ˈpɹɑbli/ /ˈpɹɑbəbli/ /ˈpɹɑəbli/ /ˈpɹɒbli/ /ˈpɹɒbəbli/ more probably most probably adv
troligtvis antagligen förmodligen sannolikt troligen nog
In all likelihood.

proband probands n
proband
(genetics, medicine) An individual who presents with a genetic disorder or other specific characteristic, when this leads to the investigation of the individual's family

probation /ˌpɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/ probations n
praktisk arbetslivsorientering
A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may be removed if certain conditions are not met

probationary period probationary periods n
provanställning provanställningsperiod
A period during which a new employee is monitored to assess his/her capability.

probe /pɹoʊb/ /pɹəʊb/ probes n
sond
(aeronautics) A tube attached to an aircraft which can be fitted into the drogue from a tanker aircraft to allow for aerial refuelling. [from 20th c.]
(sciences) A small device, especially an electrode, used to explore, investigate or measure something by penetrating or being placed in it. [from 20th c.]
(astronautics) A small, usually uncrewed, spacecraft used to acquire information or measurements about its surroundings. [from 20th c.]

probe /pɹoʊb/ /pɹəʊb/ v
utforska
(ambitransitive) To explore, investigate, or question

probity /ˈpɹoʊbəti/ /ˈpɹəʊbɪti/ [-ɾi] probities n
redlighet rättskaffenhet
Integrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty.

problem /ˈpɹɑbləm/ /ˈpɹɒbləm/ /ˈpɹɒblɪm/ problems n
problem
A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
A puzzling circumstance.
Difficulty in accepting or understanding or refusal to accept or understand.
problem uppgift övning
A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise.

problem child problem children n
problembarn
(euphemistic) A child who is particularly difficult to raise or educate, especially due to a lack of self-control and disruptive and antisocial behavior.

problematize v
problematisera
To consider something as if it were a problem.

problemsolver problemsolvers n
problemlösare
(rare) Someone who or something that solves a problem or problems.

proboscis /pɹə(ʊ)ˈbɒs(k)ɪs/ proboscides proboscises n
snabel
(anatomy) An elongated tube from the head or connected to the mouth, of an animal.

proboscis monkey proboscis monkeys n
näsapa
Nasalis larvatus, a reddish-brown arboreal Old World monkey with an unusually large nose, endemic to Borneo.

procedural law n
processrätt
(legal) The law that comprises the rule by which a court hears and determines what happens in civil or criminal proceedings.

procedure /pɹəˈsid͡ʒɚ/ /pɹəˈsiːd͡ʒə/ procedures n
procedur förfarande
A particular method for performing a task.
procedur
A series of small tasks or steps taken to accomplish an end.
(uncountable) The set of established forms or methods of an organized body for accomplishing a certain task or tasks.
(computing) A subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task, but does not return a value.

process /-əs/ /ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ processes n
process förlopp
A series of events which produce a result (the product).
process
A path of succession of states through which a system passes.
(computing) An executable task or program.

process /-əs/ /ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ v
bearbeta
(transitive, figurative) To think about a piece of information, or a concept, in order to assimilate it, and perhaps accept it in a modified state.

processed cheese processed cheeses n
smältost mjukost
Any of several types of natural cheese that are pasteurized to lengthen storage life and combined with emulsifiers to aid smoothness. In some cases processed cheeses contain added colorings and preservatives.

procession /pɹəˈsɛʃən/ processions n
kortege procession
A group of people or things moving along in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a retinue.

processor /ˈpɹɑˌsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/ processors n
processor
A device which processes, which changes something (a computer processor, food processor, etc.).

proclaim /pɹoʊˈkleɪm/ /pɹəʉˈklæɪm/ /pɹəʊˈkleɪm/ v
förkunna utropa
To announce or declare.
utropa proklamera
(dated, or, historical) To make [something] the subject of an official proclamation bringing it within the scope of emergency powers

proclitic /pɹoʊˈklɪt.ɪk/ /pɹəʉˈklɪt.ɪk/ /pɹəʊˈklɪt.ɪk/ [pɹoʊˈklɪɾ.ɪk] [pɹəʉˈklɪɾ.ɪk] proclitics n
proklitikon
(linguistics) A clitic that joins with the following word phonetically, graphically, or both.

proclivity /pɹoʊˈklɪvəti/ /pɹoʊˈklɪvɪti/ proclivities n
böjelse benägenhet
A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.

procrastinate /pɹoʊˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/ /pɹəʊˈkɹæs.tɪ.neɪt/ /pɹəˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/ /pɹəˈkɹæs.tɪ.næɪt/ v
prokrastinera skjuta upp förhala
(transitive) To put off; to delay (something).

procrastination /-ʃn̩/ /pɹoʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ procrastinations n
prokrastinering förhalande förhalning
The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally.

procreate /ˌpɹəʊkɹiˈeɪt/ v
fortplanta föröka
(transitive) To beget or conceive (offspring).

procreation procreations n
fortplantning
The process by which an organism produces others of its biological kind

proctologist proctologists n
proktolog
A doctor specializing in the colon, rectum, and anus; an expert in proctology.

proctology n
proktologi
The branch of medicine dealing with the pathology of the colon, rectum, and anus.
(dated) The branch of medicine dealing with the surgery of the colon, rectum, and anus.
(surgery) Colorectal surgery as a specialty inside proctology.

proctor /ˈpɹɒktə(ɹ)/ proctors n
tentamensvakt
(North America) A person who supervises students as they take an examination, in the United States at the college/university level; often the department secretary, or a fellow/graduate student; an invigilator.

procure /pɹəˈkjɔː/ /pɹəˈkjɝ/ /pɹəˈkjʊə/ /pɹəˈkjʊɹ/ v
skaffa anskaffa införskaffa
(transitive) To acquire or obtain.

procurement /pɹoʊˈkjʊəɹ.mənt/ /pɹəˈkjʊə.mənt/ /pɹəˈkjʊəɹ.mənt/ procurements n
inköpsavdelning
(uncountable) The purchasing department of a company.
inköp upphandling
(countable) The act of procuring or obtaining; obtainment; attainment.

procyonid procyonids n
halvbjörn
(zoology) Any member of the family Procyonidae, a New World family of the order Carnivora, including the raccoons, coatis, kinkajous, olingos, ringtails and cacomistles.

prod /pɹɑd/ /pɹɒd/ prods n
elfösare fösare
A device (now often electrical) used to goad livestock into moving.

prod /pɹɑd/ /pɹɒd/ v
sticka
(transitive) To poke, to push, to touch.

prodigious /pɹəˈdɪd͡ʒəs/ more prodigious most prodigious adj
enorm gigantisk ofantlig
Very big in size or quantity; colossal, gigantic, huge.
häpnadsväckande
Extraordinarily amazing or exciting.

prodigy /ˈpɹɑdɪd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɹɒdɪd͡ʒi/ prodigies n
mirakel under underverk vidunder
An amazing or marvellous thing; a wonder. [from 17th c.]
under underverk
A wonderful example of something. [from 17th c.]
underbarn
An extremely talented person, especially a child. [from 17th c.]

produce /pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/ /ˈpɹɑ.dus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒuːs/ v
producera
(transitive) To bring forth, to yield, make, manufacture, or otherwise generate.

producer /pɹəˈdjuːsə/ /pɹəˈduːsɚ/ /pɹəˈdʒuːsə/ producers n
producent tillverkare
(economics) An individual or organization that creates goods and services.
(UK, Irish, slang) An arrest for speeding after which the driver is allowed seven (in the UK) or ten (in Ireland) days to produce his/her driving licence and related documents at a police station.

product /ˈpɹɑ.dəkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.dʌkt/ /ˈpɹɒd.əkt/ /ˈpɹɒd.ʌkt/ products n
produkt
(mathematics) Any operation or a result thereof which generalises multiplication of numbers, like the multiplicative operation in a ring, product of types or a categorical product.
(chemistry) A chemical substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction.
The amount of an artifact that has been created by someone or some process.
Any tangible or intangible good or service that is a result of a process and that is intended for delivery to a customer or end user.
resultat produkt
A consequence of someone's efforts or of a particular set of circumstances.
produkt vara
(countable, uncountable) A commodity offered for sale.

product base product bases n
sortiment

product placement product placements n
produktplacering
(marketing) A form of advertising where a brand or product is incorporated into non-advertising media such as films.

production /pɹəˈdʌkʃən/ productions n
produktion
The act of producing, making or creating something. [from 15th c.]
The act of being produced.
The total amount produced.
The presentation of a theatrical work.

profession /pɹəˈfɛʃən/ professions n
profession yrke fack
Professional occupation.

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ more professional most professional adj
professionell
Of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the (usually high) standards of a profession.
That is carried out for money, especially as a livelihood.
(by extension) Expert.

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ professionals n
proffs
A person who earns their living from a specified activity.
proffs expert
An expert.

professional secrecy n
tystnadsplikt

professionalism /pɹəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/ professionalisms n
professionalism
The status, methods, character or standards expected of a professional or of a professional organization, such as reliability, discretion, evenhandedness, and fair play.

professionalization /pɹəˌfɛʃn̩əlʌɪˈzeɪʃən/ professionalizations n
professionalisering
The act or process of professionalizing, or becoming professional. [from 20th c.]

professionally more professionally most professionally adv
professionellt yrkesmässigt
In a professional manner.

professor /pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/ professors n
professor lärare lärarinna adjunkt föreläsare lektor
(US, Philippines, informal) A teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank.

proficiency /pɹəˈfɪʃənsi/ proficiencies n
färdighet kunnighet begåvning kunskap skicklighet
Ability, skill, competence.

proficient /pɹoʊˈfɪʃ.ənt/ /pɹəˈfɪʃ.ənt/ more proficient most proficient adj
erfaren sakkunnig
Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.

profile /ˈpɹoʊfaɪl/ /ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/ profiles n
profil
(countable) The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.
(countable) The shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side; a side view.
(countable) A summary or collection of information, especially about a person

profit /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ profits n
vinst bruttovinst förtjänst
(accounting, economics) Total income or cash flow minus expenditures. The money or other benefit a non-governmental organization or individual receives in exchange for products and services sold at an advertised price.
vinst förtjänst
(dated, literary) Benefit, positive result obtained.

profit sharing n
vinstdelning
A system in which some of the profit of an enterprise are divided among the workers, giving them an incentive for profits without an equity interest.

profit warning profit warnings n
vinstvarning
(stock market) An announcement by a company to its shareholders and other investors that its profits are likely to be less than expected.

profitability /pɹɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ /ˈpɹɑ.fɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ profitabilities n
lönsamhet
The quality or state of being profitable; capacity to make a profit.

profitable /ˈpɹɑ.fɪ.tə.bl̩/ /ˈpɹɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/ more profitable most profitable adj
lönsam vinstgivande
Producing a profit.

profound /pɹəˈfaʊnd/ more profound most profound adj
djupsinnig klartänkt skarpsinnig

profuse /pɹəˈfjuːs/ more profuse most profuse adj
överflödande
abundant or generous to the point of excess.

profusely /pɹəˈfjusli/ more profusely most profusely adv
riktigt ymnigt
In great quantity or abundance; in a profuse manner.

progeny /ˈpɹɑd͡ʒəni/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒəni/ progenies n
avkomma ättlingar
(uncountable) Offspring or descendants considered as a group.
alster resultat
(countable, figurative) A result of a creative effort.

progesterone /pɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛstəˌɹoʊn/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛstəɹəʊn/ progesterones n
progesteron
(steroid hormone, uncountable) A steroid hormone, secreted by the ovaries, whose function is to prepare the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized ovum and to maintain pregnancy.

prognosis /-səs/ /pɹɑɡˈnoʊsiz/ /pɹɑɡˈnoʊsɪs/ /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsiːz/ /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/ prognoses n
prognos
A forecast of the future course or outcome of a situation based on what is presently known; a prediction. [from mid 17th c.]
(medicine) A forecast of the future course or outcome of a disease or disorder based on current medical knowledge. [from mid 17th c.]

prognosticate /pɹɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/ v
förutsäga spå
(transitive) To predict or forecast, especially through the application of skill.
förebåda
(transitive) To presage, betoken.

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹɑːm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ programs n
program
A set of structured activities.
A leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity.
program partiprogram
(politics) A set of principle goals which are supported by a political party or individual candidate
program sändning
(broadcasting) A performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television.
program mjukvara
(computing) A software application, or a collection of software applications, designed to perform a specific task.

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹɑːm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ v
programmera mjukvaruutveckla utveckla mjukvara
(transitive) To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.
koda
(transitive) To develop (software) by writing program code.
planera planlägga
(transitive) To put together the schedule of an event.

programmable /pɹəʊˈɡɹæməbəl/ adj
programmerbar
Capable of being programmed.

programmable logic controller programmable logic controllers n
Programmerbart styrsystem
A programmable electronic device used in industrial automation to provide logic and sequencing controls for machinery.

programmer /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/ programmers n
programmerare
(computing) One who writes computer programs; a software developer.
musikredaktör programchef
One who decides which programs will be shown on a television station, or which songs will be played on a radio station.

programming /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ programmings n
programmering
(computing) The act of writing a computer program.

programming language /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ programming languages n
programmeringsspråk programspråk
(programming) Code of reserved words and symbols used in computer programs, which give instructions to the computer on how to accomplish certain computing tasks.

progress /-ɹəs/ /ˈpɹɑɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹɛs/ progresses n
framryckning
Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time. [from 15th c.]
framsteg framgång
Specifically, advancement to a higher or more developed state; development, growth. [from 15th c.]
framsteg
Movement onwards or forwards or towards a specific objective or direction; advance. [from 16th c.]

progress bar progress bars n
förloppsindikator
(graphical user interface) A bar that indicates the progression of a task by gradually filling its empty space with solid colour.

progression /pɹəˈɡɹɛʃən/ progressions n
framsteg
Development, increase, evolution.

progressive /pɹəˈɡɹes.ɪv/ /pɹəˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ more progressive most progressive adj
progressiv banbrytande
Favouring or promoting progress; advanced.
Promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions or new policies, ideas, or methods.

progressivism progressivisms n
progressivism
A political ideology that favours progress towards better conditions in society.

prohibit /pɹoʊˈhɪbɪt/ /pɹəʊˈhɪbɪt/ /pɹəˈhɪbət/ /pɹəˈhɪbɪt/ v
förbjuda
(transitive) To forbid, disallow, or proscribe officially; to make illegal or illicit.

prohibition /ˌpɹoʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ prohibitions n
förbud
An act of prohibiting, forbidding, disallowing, or proscribing something.

project /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹoʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɐʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɪkt/ /ˈpɹɑˌd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒ.ɛkt/ /ˈpɹəʊ.dʒɛkt/ [-d͡ʒɪ̈kt] projects n
projekt
A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

project /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹoʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɐʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɪkt/ /ˈpɹɑˌd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒ.ɛkt/ /ˈpɹəʊ.dʒɛkt/ [-d͡ʒɪ̈kt] v
sträcka ut
(intransitive) To extend beyond a surface.
projicera
(transitive) To cast (an image or shadow) upon a surface; to throw or cast forward; to shoot forth.
(transitive) To extend (a protrusion or appendage) outward.
projektera
(transitive) To make plans for; to forecast.

project box project boxes n
apparatlåda inbyggnadslåda kopplingslåda

project management n
projektledning
(operations) The discipline of organizing and managing resources (e.g. people) in such a way that a project is completed within defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints.

project manager project managers n
projektledare
One who manages projects.

projectile /pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktɪl/ /pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktʌɪl/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.taɪl/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.tl̩/ projectiles n
projektil
An object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon.

projectile vomit n
kaskadspya

projectile vomit v
kaskadspy
To vomit with great expulsive force, so that the material expelled is projected away from the source.

projecting /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛktɪŋ/ adj
framskjutande utskjutande utstickande utstående
Sticking out.

projector /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛktɚ/ projectors n
projektor
An optical device that projects a beam of light, especially one used to project an image (or moving images) onto a screen. [from 19th c.]

prokaryote /pɹoʊˈkæɹi.oʊt/ /pɹoʊˈkæɹi.ət/ /pɹoʊˈkɛəɹi.oʊt/ /pɹəʊˈkæɹi.ɒt/ /pɹəʊˈkæɹi.əʊt/ prokaryotes n
prokaryot
An organism whose cell (or cells) are characterized by the absence of a nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelles.

prolactin prolactins n
prolaktin
(hormone) A peptide gonadotrophic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland; it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation in females.

prolapse prolapses n
prolaps framfall
A moving out of place, especially a protrusion of an internal organ

prolapse v
falla fram
(intransitive) To move out of place; especially for an internal organ to protrude beyond its normal position.

proletarian more proletarian most proletarian adj
proletär proletärisk
Of or relating to the proletariat.

proletarian proletarians n
proletär
A member of the proletariat.

proletarianization /-ˌnaɪ-/ /ˈpɹoʊ-/ /ˌpɹoʊ.ləˌtɛ.ɹi.ə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ /ˌpɹəʊ.lɪˌtɛː.ɹɪ.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩/ proletarianizations n
proletarisering
The act or process of making somebody or something proletarian.

proletariat /ˌpɹoʊ.lɪˈtɛɚ.i.ət/ /ˌpɹəʊ.lɪˈtɛə.ɹɪ.ət/ proletariats n
proletariat
(often, derogatory, also, figuratively) The lowest class of society; also, the lower classes of society generally; the masses.
(Marxism) Wage earners collectively, excluding salaried workers; people who own no capital and depend on their labour for survival; the working class, especially when seen as engaged in a class struggle with the bourgeoisie.
(chiefly, Ancient Rome, historical) The lowest class of citizens, who had no property and few rights, and were regarded as contributing only their offspring to the state.

proliferation /pɹəˌlɪf.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌlɪf.əˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ proliferations n
förökning
(uncountable) The process by which an organism produces others of its kind; breeding, propagation, procreation, reproduction.

prolific /pɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/ /ˌpɹoʊˈlɪf.ɪk/ more prolific most prolific adj
produktiv
Similarly producing results or performing deeds in abundance

proline prolines n
prolin
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid C5H9NO2 found in most animal proteins, especially collagen; its cyclic structure leads to kinks in the peptide chain of proteins.

prolix /pɹoʊˈlɪks/ /ˈpɹəʊ.lɪks/ more prolix most prolix adj
långrandig
Tediously lengthy; dwelling on trivial details.

prolixity /pɹəʊˈlɪk.sɪ.ti/ /pɹəˈlɪk.sɪ.ti/ prolixities n
långrandighet
Long-windedness, an excess of words.

prologue /ˈpɹoʊlɑɡ/ /ˈpɹoʊlɔɡ/ /ˈpɹəʊlɒɡ/ prologues n
prolog
A speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel.

prolong /pɹoʊˈlɑŋ/ /pɹoʊˈlɔŋ/ /pɹəʊˈlɒŋ/ v
förlänga
(transitive) To extend in space or length.
(transitive) To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of
skjuta upp
(transitive) To put off to a distant time; to postpone.

prolonged /pɹoʊˈlɑŋd/ /pɹoʊˈlɔŋd/ /pɹəʊˈlɒŋd/ more prolonged most prolonged adj
långvarig utdragen
lengthy in duration; extended; protracted.

prom /pɹɑm/ /pɹɒm/ proms n
bal
(US) A formal ball held at a high school or college on special occasions; e.g,. near the end of the academic year.

promenade /pɹɑməˈneɪd/ /pɹɑməˈnɑd/ /pɹɒməˈneɪd/ /pɹɒməˈnɑːd/ /ˈpɹɒməneɪd/ /ˈpɹɒmənɑːd/ promenades n
promenad promenadstråk strandpromenad
A place where one takes a walk for leisurely pleasure, or for exercise, especially a terrace by the seaside.

promethium /pɹoʊˈmiːθiəm/ n
prometium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Pm) with an atomic number of 61.

prominent /ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/ /ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/ more prominent most prominent adj
framstående
eminent; distinguished above others

promiscuity /ˌpɹoʊ.mɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɹɑm.ɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɹɒm.ɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɹəʊ.mɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ promiscuities n
promiskuitet
The state or quality of being promiscuous.

promiscuous /pɹəˈmɪs.kju.əs/ more promiscuous most promiscuous adj
promiskuös lösaktig
Having many sexual partners, especially if indiscriminate in choosing said sexual partners.

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ promises n
löfte
(countable) an oath or affirmation; a vow

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ v
lova
(ambitransitive) To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

promising /ˈpɹɑmɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɒmɪsɪŋ/ more promising most promising adj
löftesrik lovande
Showing promise, and likely to develop in a desirable fashion.

promissory note promissory notes n
löpande skuldebrev
(finance) A document saying that someone owes a specific amount of money to someone else, often with the deadline and interest fees; the primary purposes of a promissory note are to evidence the debt obligation incurred, and to establish terms for payment thereof.

promontory /ˈpɹɑməntɔɹi/ /ˈpɹɒm.ən.tɹi/ promontories n
udde
A high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff.

promote /pɹəˈmoʊt/ /pɹəˈməʊt/ v
befordra
(transitive) To raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.

promoter promoters n
promotor främjare förbättrare stödjare stöttepelare
One who promotes.

promotion /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/ /pɹəˈməʊʃən/ promotions n
befordran
An advancement in rank or position.
promovering bondeförvandling
(chess) Transformation of a pawn into a piece (by reaching the opponent's back rank).

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ v
sufflera
(transitive, theater, and, television) To show or tell (an actor/person) the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing.

prompter prompters n
sufflör
(theater) The person who does the prompting.

promptly /ˈpɹɑmptli/ /ˈpɹɒmptli/ more promptly most promptly adv
prompt
In prompt manner; both soon and quickly.

promulgate /ˈpɹɑ.məl.ɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒml̩.ɡeɪt/ v
förkunna kungöra
(transitive) To make known or public.
promulgera utfärda
(transitive) To put into effect as a regulation.

promulgation promulgations n
promulgation promulgering
The act of promulgating or announcing something, especially a proclamation announcing a new law.

pronaos /pɹoʊˈneɪ.ɒs/ /pɹoʊˈneɪ.əs/ pronaoi pronaoses n
pronaos
(architecture) The inner area of the portico of a Greek or Roman temple

prone /pɹoʊn/ /pɹəʊn/ more prone most prone proner pronest adj
på mage
Lying face downward.
benägen
(figuratively) Predisposed, liable, inclined.

prone position prone positions n
bukläge magläge på mage
A body position in which the person lies flat with the chest down and the back up.

prong /pɹɑŋ/ /pɹɒŋ/ /pɹɔŋ/ prongs n
klo led spets udd
A thin, pointed, projecting part, as of an antler or a fork or similar tool. A tine.

pronghorn pronghorn pronghorns n
gaffelantilop gaffelbock
A North American mammal, Antilocapra americana, that resembles an antelope.

pronominal /pɹəʊˈnɒmɪnəl/ more pronominal most pronominal adj
pronominell
(linguistics, grammar) Of, pertaining to, resembling, or functioning as a pronoun.

pronominal adverb pronominal adverbs n
pronominaladverb
(grammar) An adverb which contains a pronominal element; generally such an adverb replaces a phrase of preposition + pronoun.

pronoun /ˈpɹoʊ.naʊn/ /ˈpɹəʊnaʊn/ pronouns n
pronomen
(grammar) A type of word that refers anaphorically to a noun or noun phrase, but which cannot ordinarily be preceded by a determiner and rarely takes an attributive adjective.

pronounce /pɹəˈnaʊns/ v
deklarera
förklara
(transitive) To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.
(transitive) To declare authoritatively, or as a formal expert opinion.
utfärda
(intransitive) To pass judgment.
uttala
(transitive) To sound out (a word or phrase); to articulate.

pronunciation /prəˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃn/ /pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃʌn/ [pʰɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən] pronunciations n
uttal frambörd
(uncountable) The way in which the words of a language are made to sound when speaking.

pronunciation dictionary pronunciation dictionaries n
uttalsordbok
A dictionary that provides pronunciation of words, usually in the International Phonetic Alphabet.

proof /pɹuf/ /pɹuːf/ /pɹʉːf/ proofs n
bevis
(countable) An effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth; an act of testing; a test; a trial.
(uncountable) The degree of evidence which convinces the mind of any truth or fact, and produces belief; a test by facts or arguments which induce, or tend to induce, certainty of the judgment; conclusive evidence; demonstration.
(countable, mathematics) A process for testing the accuracy of an operation performed. Compare prove, transitive verb, 5.

proof by contradiction proofs by contradiction n
motsägelsebevis
(mathematics, logic) Proof of a statement adduced by deriving a contradiction from the statement's negation.

proofread /ˈpɹuːfɹiːd/ /ˈpɹuːfɹɛd/ v
korrekturläsa
(transitive, and, intransitive) To check a written text for errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, and punctuation.

proofreader proofreaders n
korrekturläsare
A person who proofreads.
A person whose occupation is to proofread.

proofreading proofreadings n
korrekturläsning
The act or process by which a document is proofread.

prop /pɹɑp/ /pɹɒp/ /pɹɔp/ props n
stöd stötta
An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
rekvisita
(theater, film) An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.

propaganda /ˌpɹɒpəˈɡændə/ [ˌpɹɑp.əˈɡɛə̯n.də] [ˌpɹɒp.əˈɡæn.də] [ˌpɹɔp.əˈɡan.də] propagandas n
propaganda
(as a neutral word, _, dated) Agitation, publicity, public communication aimed at influencing an audience and furthering an agenda.

propagandist /pɹɒpəˈɡandɪst/ propagandists n
propagandist
A person who disseminates propaganda. [from 18th c.]

propagate /ˈpɹɑpəˌɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒpəˌɡeɪt/ v
sprida
(transitive) To spread from person to person; to extend the knowledge of; to originate and spread; to carry from place to place; to disseminate.
fortplanta sig
(biology, intransitive) To produce young; to be produced or multiplied by generation, or by new shoots or plants.

propane /ˈpɹoʊpeɪn/ propanes n
propan
(organic compound) An aliphatic hydrocarbon, C3H8, a constituent of natural gas. [from 1867]

propanol propanols n
propanol
(organic compound) Either of two isomeric aliphatic alcohols, C3H7-OH

propellant propellants n
drivmedel raketbränsle

propeller propellers n
propeller
A mechanical device with evenly-shaped blades that turn on a shaft to push against air or water, especially one used to propel an aircraft or boat.

propensity /pɹəˈpɛnsɪti/ propensities n
benägenhet böjelse förkärlek tendens
An inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction.

proper /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɔp.ə/ more proper most proper adj
lämplig passande proper
Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable. [13th c.]
passande
Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous. [18th c.]
egen riktig äkta
Belonging to oneself or itself; own. [14th c.]
egennamn
(grammar) Used to designate a particular person, place, or thing. Proper nouns are usually written with an initial capital letter. [14th c.]
naturfärgad
(heraldry) Portrayed in natural or usual coloration, as opposed to conventional tinctures. [16th c.]
egentlig
(often, _, postpositive) In the very strictest sense of the word. [14th c.]
riktig äkta
(now, colloquial) Utter, complete. [15th c.]

proper fraction proper fractions n
egentligt bråk äkta bråk
(arithmetic) A vulgar fraction in which the magnitude of the numerator is less than or equal to that of the denominator, such as 2/3.

proper noun proper nouns n
egennamn
(grammar) A word or phrase that is a noun denoting a particular person, place, organization, ship, animal, event, or other individual entity.

proper subset proper subsets n
proper delmängd äkta delmängd
(set theory) a set that is a subset of the set, but not equal to it.

properly /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/ /ˈpɹɒp.li/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə.li/ more properly most properly adv
ordentligt
in a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably

propertied more propertied most propertied adj
besutten
Owning property, especially land or real estate that yields an income.

property /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.ti/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə.ti/ [ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.ɾi] properties n
egendom
Something that is owned.
A piece of real estate, such as a parcel of land.
The exclusive right of possessing, enjoying and disposing of a thing.
egenskap
An attribute or abstract quality associated with an individual, object or concept.
An attribute or abstract quality which is characteristic of a class of objects.
rekvisita
(usually, in the plural, theater) A prop, an object used in a dramatic production.

property law n
sakrätt
(legal) The area of law concerned with the ownership and conveyance of property rights and title.

property tax property taxes n
fastighetsskatt
A tax, usually ad valorem, charged on the basis of the fair market value of property. The scope of taxable property varies by jurisdiction and it may include personal property in addition to real estate.

prophecy /ˈpɹɑfɪ̈si/ /ˈpɹɒfɨsi/ prophecies n
profetia
A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.

prophesy /ˈpɹɑfɪsaɪ/ /ˈpɹɒfɪsaɪ/ v
profetera
To foreshow; to herald; to prefigure.

prophet /ˈpɹɑ.fɪt/ /ˈpɹɒf.ɪt/ prophetess prophets n
profet
Someone who speaks by divine inspiration.
Someone who predicts the future; a soothsayer.

prophet of doom prophets of doom n
domedagsprofet
(idiomatic) a pessimistic person who sees possible calamity in every situation.

prophetess /pɹɒfɪˈtɛs/ prophet prophetesses n
profetissa sierska
A female prophet.

prophetic /pɹəˈfɛtɪk/ adj
profetisk
Of, or relating to a prophecy or a prophet.

prophylactic /pɹɒfəˈlæktɪk/ more prophylactic most prophylactic adj
profylaktisk

prophylaxis /pɹɔfɪˈlæksɪs/ prophylaxes n
profylax
(medicine) Prevention of, or protective treatment for, disease.

propitiate /ˌpɹəˈpɪʃieɪt/ v
blidka
(transitive) To conciliate, appease, or make peace with someone, particularly a god or spirit.

propitiator propitiators n
lugnare
One who propitiates or appeases.

propitious /pɹoʊˈpɪʃəs/ more propitious most propitious adj
gynnsam
Favorable; benevolent.
fördelaktig
Advantageous.
lyckosam
Characteristic of a good omen.

proponent /pɹəˈpoʊnənt/ /pɹəˈpəʊnənt/ proponents n
förespråkare
One who supports something; an advocate.

proportional representation n
proportionellt val
A voting principle aimed at securing a close match between the percentage of votes that groups of candidates (usually political parties) obtain in elections, and the percentage of seats they receive in the elected body.

proportionality /pɹəpɔɹʃəˈnæləti/ /pɹəpɔɹʃɪnˈælɪti/ proportionalities n
proportionalitet
(uncountable) the property of being proportional

proposal /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ /pɹəˈpəʊzəl/ proposals n
frieri
(legal) The offer by a party of what they have in view as to an intended business transaction, which, with acceptance, constitutes a contract.
The act of asking someone to be one's spouse; an offer of marriage.
förslag
Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance.

propose /pɹəˈpoʊz/ /pɹəˈpəʊz/ v
föreslå
(transitive) To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.
fria
(intransitive, sometimes followed by to) To ask for a person's hand in marriage.

proposition /ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/ propositions n
förslag
(countable) An idea or a plan offered.

propound /prəˈpaʊnd/ v
lägga fram
(transitive) To put forward; to offer for discussion or debate.

proppant /ˈpɹɑpənt/ /ˈpɹɒpənt/ proppants n
proppmedel
Sand or similar particulate material suspended in water or other fluid and used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to keep fissures open.

propreantepenultimate /ˌpɹəʊpɹiːˌæntɪpɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
femte från slutet näst näst näst näst sist nästnästnästnäst sist
(rare) The last syllable but four (of a word or other utterance).

proprietary /pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ /pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ə.tɛ.ɹi/ /pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ə.tɹi/ more proprietary most proprietary adj
ägande-
Of or relating to property or ownership.
proprietär
Created or manufactured exclusively by the owner of intellectual property rights, as with a patent or trade secret.
privatägd
Privately owned.

proprietor /pɹəˈpɹaɪətɚ/ proprietors proprietress n
ägare
An owner.
delägare
One of the owners of an unincorporated business, a partner.

propriety /pɹəˈpɹaɪəti/ proprieties n
lämplighet
Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate. [from 18th c.]

proprioception /ˌpɹoʊ.pɹi.oʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ.pɹi.əʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ proprioceptions n
proprioception
The sense of the position of parts of the body, relative to other neighbouring parts of the body.

pros and cons n
för- och nackdelar
(pluralonly) The positive and negative attributes of arguments.

prosaic /pɹoʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /pɹəʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ more prosaic most prosaic adj
prosaisk
Pertaining to or having the characteristics of prose.
(main usage, usually of writing or speaking but also figurative) Overly plain, simple or commonplace, to the point of being boring.

prosaist prosaists n
prosaförfattare prosaiker prosaist prosatör
A person who writes prose.

prose /ˈpɹoʊz/ /ˈpɹəʊz/ proses n
prosa
Language, particularly written language, not intended as poetry.

prosecute /ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/ v
beivra
(transitive, legal) To start criminal proceedings against.

prosecution /ˌpɹɑ.səˈkju.ʃən/ prosecutions n
åtal
(legal) The institution of legal proceedings (particularly criminal) against a person.
åklagarsidan
(legal) In many countries, a legal body and institution, usually part of the state apparatus, empowered to perform prosecution. Prosecutor's Office. See Prosecutor.

prosecutor /ˈpɹɑsəˌkjuːtəɹ/ prosecutors n
åklagare
(law) a prosecuting attorney.
(law) a person, as a complainant, victim, or chief witness, who institutes prosecution in a criminal proceeding.

proselyte /ˈpɹɑsəˌlaɪt/ /ˈpɹɒsəlaɪt/ proselytes n
proselyt
One who has converted to a religion or doctrine, especially a gentile converted to Judaism.

proselytism proselytisms n
proselytism
The state of being a proselyte.

proselytize /ˈpɹɑ.sə.lə.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.sə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.zə.lə.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.zə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ə.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ɪ.taɪz/ v
omvända proselytisera
(ambitransitive, broadly) To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.

proso millet /ˈpɹoʊsoʊ ˈmɪlit/ proso millets n
hirs vipphirs
Panicum miliaceum, a grass species used as a crop.

prosodic /pɹəˈsɒdɪk/ /pɹəˈzɒdɪk/ more prosodic most prosodic adj
prosodisk
Of, or relating to, prosody.

prosody /ˈpɹoʊzədi/ /ˈpɹɑsədi/ /ˈpɹɑzədi/ /ˈpɹɒsədi/ /ˈpɹɒzədi/ /ˈpɹəʊzədi/ prosodies n
prosodi
(linguistics) The study of rhythm, intonation, stress, and related attributes in speech.
(poetry) The study of poetic meter; the patterns of sounds and rhythms in verse.

prosopagnosia /ˌpɹɑsoʊpæɡˈnoʊʒə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊsɪə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊzɪə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊʒə/ prosopagnosias n
prosopagnosi
(neurology, pathology, psychology) A form of visual agnosia characterized by difficulty with face recognition despite intact low-level visual processing.

prospect /pɹəˈspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒspɛkt/ v
prospektera
(geology, mining) To determine which minerals or metals are present in a location.

prospector /pɹəˈspɛktə/ /ˈpɹɑsˌpɛktɚ/ prospectors n
guldgrävare prospektor prospektör
A person who explores or prospects an area in search of mineral deposits, such as gold.

prosperity /pɹɑˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ /pɹɒˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ prosperities n
välstånd
The condition of being prosperous, of having good fortune

prosperous /ˈpɹɑs.pə.ɹəs/ /ˈpɹɒs.p(ə.)ɹəs/ more prosperous most prosperous adj
välbärgad
Well off; affluent.

prostaglandin /pɹɒstəˈɡlændɪn/ prostaglandins n
prostaglandin
(biochemistry) Any of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the C20 acid prostanoic acid; they have a number of physiological functions and may be considered to be hormones.

prostate /ˈpɹɒs.teɪt/ /ˈpɹɔs.teɪt/ prostates n
prostata
The prostate gland. [from 1646]

prostate cancer prostate cancers n
prostatacancer
(oncology, disease) Cancer of the prostate gland.

prostate gland prostate glands n
blåshalskörtel
(anatomy) A gland in male mammals surrounding the urethra just below the urinary bladder that controls the release of urine from the bladder and produces a secretion that is the fluid part of semen.

prostatitis prostatites prostatitides n
prostatit
(pathology) Inflammation of the prostate.

prosthesis /pɹɒsˈθiːsɪs/ prostheses n
protes
(medicine) An artificial replacement for a body part, either internal or external.

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtʃuːt/ prostitutes n
prostituerad hora
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtʃuːt/ v
prostituera
(transitive, reflexive) To offer (oneself or someone else) for sexual activity in exchange for money. [from 16th c.]

prostitution /prɒstɪˈtjuːʃn/ /ˌprɒstɪˈt͡ʃuːʃn/ prostitutions n
prostitution
Engaging in sexual activity with another person for pay.
(by extension) Debasement for profit or impure motives.

protactinium /ˌpɹoʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ /ˌpɹəʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ n
protaktinium
A chemical element (symbol Pa) with atomic number 91: a dense, silvery-gray actinide metal.

protagonist /pɹoʊˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ /pɹəˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ protagonists n
protagonist huvudperson
(authorship) The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.
förespråkare förkämpe
(proscribed) An advocate or champion of a cause or course of action.

protect /pɹəˈtɛkt/ v
skydda beskydda
(ambitransitive) To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

protection /pɹəˈtɛkʃən/ protections n
skydd
The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

protection money n
beskyddarpengar skyddspengar
Money paid, especially at regular intervals, to criminals or to corrupt officials who threaten to cause harm to the payer or to his or her business if the money is not paid.

protection racket protection rackets n
beskyddarverksamhet
(crime) A criminal scheme in which victims are required to pay in order to avoid violence or destruction of property.

protectionism /pɹəˈtɛkʃənɪzəm/ protectionisms n
protektionism
(politics, economics) A system or policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product from foreign competition by imposing tariffs, quotas, duties or other barriers on importations.

protector /pɹəˈtɛktə/ /pɹəˈtɛktɚ/ protectors protectress protectrix n
beskyddare protektor
Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.

protectorate /pɹəˈtɛktəɹɪt/ protectorates n
protektorat
Government by a protector; especially, the government of England, Scotland, and Ireland by Oliver Cromwell.
The authority assumed by a superior power over an inferior or a dependent one, whereby the former protects the latter from invasion and shares in the management of its affairs but the protected state retains its nominal sovereignty.
An autonomous territory that is protected diplomatically or militarily against third parties by a stronger state or entity.

protein /ˈpɹoʊ.tiːn/ /ˈpɹoʊ.ɾi.ɪn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.ti.ɪn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tiːn/ proteins n
protein äggviteämne
(biochemistry, countable) Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.
(nutrition, uncountable) One of three major classes of food or source of food energy (4 kcal/gram) abundant in animal-derived foods (i.e. meat) and some vegetables, such as legumes.

protein powder protein powders n
proteinpulver

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ protests n
protest gensaga
A formal objection, especially one by a group.

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ v
protestera protest inlägga
(intransitive) To make a strong objection.
protestera bedyra försäkra
To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.

protester /pɹəˈtɛstəɹ/ /ˈpɹoʊtɛstəɹ/ protesters n
demonstrant protestant
(legal) One who protests a bill of exchange, or note.

prothrombin prothrombins n
protrombin
(protein) A glycoprotein, produced in the liver, that is converted into thrombin during bleeding and subsequent clotting.

proto- /pɹoʊ.toʊ/ /ˈpɹəʊ.təʊ/ [pɹoʊ.ɾoʊ] prefix
ur-
(ordinal) First in order; which stage is first.
(inorganic chemistry) A minimal proportion of a particular substance when in a combination. See protosalt.

proto-language proto-languages n
urspråk
(linguistics) A language which is reconstructed by examining similarities in existing languages in order to deduce the form and aspects of a common ancestor language that is no longer known.

protocol /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkoʊl/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑl/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɔl/ /ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒl/ protocols n
protokoll
(international law, now, _, rare) An official record of a diplomatic meeting or negotiation; later specifically, a draft document setting out agreements to be signed into force by a subsequent formal treaty. [from 17th c.]
The official rules and guidelines for heads of state and other dignitaries, governing accepted behaviour in relations with other diplomatic representatives or over affairs of state. [from 19th c.]
protokol protokoll
(computing) A set of formal rules describing how to transmit or exchange data, especially across a network. [from 20th c.]

protocol /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkoʊl/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑl/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɔl/ /ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒl/ v
protokollföra
(obsolete, intransitive) To make or write protocols, or first drafts; to issue protocols.

protocollary adj
protokollarisk
Of or pertaining to protocol.

protofeminism protofeminisms n
protofeminism
A philosophical tradition anticipating modern feminist concepts before their arrival.

protologism /pɹəʊˈtɒləˌdʒɪzm/ protologisms n
protologism
(neologism) A newly coined word or phrase defined in the hope that it will become common; a recently created term possibly in narrow use but not yet acknowledged.

proton /ˈpɹoʊ.tɑn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɒn/ protons n
proton
(particle) A positively charged subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and determining the atomic number of an element, composed of two up quarks and a down quark.

proton pump inhibitor proton pump inhibitors n
protonpumpshämmare
(pharmacology) Any chemical that totally or partly decreases one or more proton pumps from functioning.

protoplanet protoplanets n
protoplanet
An astronomical object, approximately the size of the Moon, formed from the mutual gravitational attraction of planetesimals; they are thought to collide with each other and slowly form planets

protostar /ˈpɹoʊtoʊˌtaɪp/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌtaɪp/ /ˈpɹəʊtə(ʊ)stɑː/ protostars n
protostjärna
(star) A collection of gas and dust in space with high temperature that usually grows to the point of beginning nuclear fusion and becoming a star.

prototype /-ɾə-/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌtaɪp/ /ˈpɹəʊtətʌɪp/ prototypes n
prototyp
An original form or object which is a basis for other forms or objects (particularly manufactured items), or for its generalizations and models. [from late 16th c.]

protracted more protracted most protracted adj
långdragen utdragen
Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

protractor /pɹəˈtɹæktə(ɹ)/ protractors n
gradskiva
A circular or semicircular tool for drawing or measuring angles.

protrude /pɹəˈtɹuːd/ v
sticka ut stå ut
(transitive) To cause to extend from a surface or boundary; to cause to stick out.

protuberance /pɹoʊˈtuːbəɹəns/ /pɹəʊˈtjuːbəɹəns/ protuberances n
knöl
A bulge, knob, swelling, spine or anything that protrudes.

protégé /ˈpɹoʊ.təˌʒeɪ/ /ˈpɹɒt.ə.ʒeɪ/ protégés n
protegé skyddsling
A person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person (a protector or mentor).

proud /pɹaʊd/ more proud most proud prouder proudest adj
stolt
Feeling honoured (by something); feeling happy or satisfied about an event or fact; gratified.
Possessed of a due sense of what one deserves or is worth.
(chiefly, biblical) Having too high an opinion of oneself; arrogant, supercilious.

proud as a peacock /pɹaʊd əz ə ˈpiːkɒk/ adj
stolt som en tupp
(idiom, simile) Extremely proud.

proudly /ˈpɹaʊdli/ more proudly most proudly proudlier proudliest adv
stolt
In a proud manner.

provable adj
bevisbar
Of a statement or hypothesis that can be proven.

provably more provably most provably adv
bevisligen
With proof; in a provable manner.

prove /pɹuːv/ v
bevisa visa
(transitive) To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for.

provenance /ˈpɹoʊ.və.nɑns/ /ˈpɹɑ.və.nəns/ /ˈpɹɒ.və.nəns/ /ˈpɹɒ.və.ˌnɒns/ provenances n
proveniens ursprung
Place or source of origin.
härkomst
(of a person) Background; history; place of origin

proverb /ˈpɹɑvɝb/ /ˈpɹɒvɜːb/ proverbs n
ordspråk
(obsolete) A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.
(obsolete) A drama exemplifying a proverb.

proverbial /pɹəˈvɜɹb.iː.əl/ more proverbial most proverbial adj
allmänt känd
Widely known; famous; stereotypical.

provide /pɹəˈvaɪd/ v
förutsatt
To establish as a previous condition; to stipulate.
försörja förse
To give what is needed or desired, especially basic needs.
förse
To furnish (with), cause to be present.

provided /pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/ conjunction
förutsatt att
Only if (the stipulation that follows is true).

providence /ˈpɹɒvɪdəns/ providences n
försyn
The careful governance and guidance of God (or another deity, nature, etc.). [from 14th c.]
A manifestation of divine care or direction; an instance of divine intervention. [from 16th c.]
Specifically, the prudent care and management of resources; thriftiness, frugality. [from 17th c.]

province /ˈpɹɑv.ɪns/ /ˈpɹɒv.ɪns/ provinces n
provins län landskap
A region of the earth or of a continent; a district or country. [from 14th c.]

provincial capital provincial capitals n
provinshuvudstad
The capital of a province.

proving ground proving grounds n
skjutfält
(military) A terrain or installation for testing weapons, military equipment, or tactics.

proviolence more proviolence most proviolence adj
våldsbejakande
In favour of violence.

provision /pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ provisions n
proviant
An item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.
bestämmelse
(law) A clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso.

provisional /pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/ adj
provisorisk
Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.

provisioning provisionings n
proviantering
An act of supplying with provisions.

proviso /pɹəˈvaɪzoʊ/ provisoes provisos n
förbehåll reservation
A conditional provision to an agreement.

provocateur provocateurs n
provokatör
One who engages in provocative behavior.

provocation /ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɒvəˈkeɪʃən/ provocations n
provokation
The act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something

provoke /pɹəˈvoʊk/ /pɹəˈvəʉk/ /pɹəˈvəʊk/ v
provocera
(transitive) To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.

prowess /ˈpɹaʊəs/ /ˈpɹaʊɪs/ prowesses n
skicklighet
(uncountable) Skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity.
hjältemod tapperhet
(uncountable) Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism.

prowler /ˈpɹaʊlə/ /ˈpɹaʊlɚ/ prowlers n
strykare
One who roves about for prey; one who prowls.

proximal /ˈpɹɒksɪməl/ more proximal most proximal adj
proximal
(anatomy, geology) Closer to the point of attachment or observation.

proximity /pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/ /pɹɒkˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/ /pɹɔkˈsɪm.ə.ti/ [pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ɾi] [pɹɔkˈsɪm.ə.ɾi] proximities n
närheten
Closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship.

proxy /ˈpɹɑk.si/ /ˈpɹɒk.si/ proxies n
ställföreträdare
An agent or substitute authorized to act for another person.
fullmakt
The authority to act for another, especially when written.

proxy server proxy servers n
proxyserver
(computing) A hardware server that acts as an intermediary between a user and another server, usually on the Internet.

proxy war proxy wars n
ombudskrig proxykrig
A war where two powers use third parties as a supplement to, or a substitute for, fighting each other directly.

prude /pɹuːd/ prudes n
pryd person
A person who is or tries to be excessively proper, especially one who is easily offended by matters of a sexual nature.

prudent /ˈpɹuːdənt/ more prudent most prudent adj
förtänksam
Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct.
slug
Practically wise, judicious, shrewd.

prudish more prudish most prudish adj
pryd
Of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters.

prune /pɹun/ /pɹuːn/ /pɹɪu̯n/ /pɹʉːn/ v
katrinplommon sviskon
(intransitive, informal) To become wrinkled like a dried plum, as the fingers and toes do when kept submerged in water.
ansa beskära trimma tukta
(transitive, horticulture) To remove excess material from a tree or shrub; to trim, especially to make more healthy or productive.
skära ner
(transitive, figuratively) To cut down or shorten (by the removal of unnecessary material).

pruning /ˈpɹuːnɪŋ/ prunings n
beskärning
(computer science) A method of enumeration that allows the cutting out of parts of a decision tree.

pruning shears n
sekatör trädgårdssax
(plurale tantum) A tool consisting of two blades with bevel edges, connected by a pivot, used for gardening.

précis /ˈpɹeɪsi/ précis n
sammandrag
A summary or brief: a concise or abridged statement or view.

psalm /sæm/ /sɑlm/ /sɑm/ /sɑːm/ /sɔlm/ /sɔm/ psalms n
psalm
(religion, music) A sacred song; a poetical composition for use in the praise or worship of God.
One of the hymns by David and others, collected into one book of the Old Testament, or a modern metrical version of such a hymn for public worship.

psalter /ˈsɔːltə(ɹ)/ psalters n
Psaltaren

psaltery /ˈsɑl.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɒl.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɒl.tɹi/ /ˈsɔl.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɔːl-/ psalteries n
psaltare
(musical instrument) A zither-like musical instrument consisting of a soundboard with multiple strings, played by plucking the strings with the fingers or a plectrum.

pseudo- /ˈs(j)uːdəʊ/ /ˈsuːdoʊ/ prefix
pseudo- falsk- fusk- kvasi-
False, not genuine, fake

pseudocode pseudocodes n
pseudokod
(computing) A description of a computer programming algorithm that uses the structural conventions of programming languages but omits detailed subroutines or language-specific syntax.

pseudocyesis pseudocyeses n
skengraviditet
A false pregnancy; the appearance of signs and symptoms associated with pregnancy when the person or animal is not pregnant.

pseudoephedrine /sjuː.dəʊˈɛf.ə.dɹiːn/ /su.doʊ.ɪˈfɛ.dɹɪn/ pseudoephedrines n
pseudoefedrin
(pharmaceutical drug) A sympathomimetic alkaloid commonly used as a decongestant; a chemical compound, an isomer of ephedrine, with the formula C10H15NO.

pseudonym /ˈs(j)uː.də(ʊ).nɪm/ /ˈsu.doʊ.nɪm/ /ˈsu.də.nɪm/ pseudonyms n
pseudonym
A fictitious name (more literally, a false name), as those used by writers and movie stars.

pseudoscience pseudosciences n
pseudovetenskap
Any body of knowledge that purports to be scientific or to be supported by science but which fails to comply with the scientific method.
Fictitious science as portrayed in science fiction.

pseudoscientific more pseudoscientific most pseudoscientific adj
pseudovetenskaplig
Of, relating to, or employing pseudoscience; not scientific, though purporting to be scientific.

psilocybin /ˌsaɪ-/ /ˌsɪ.ləˈsaɪ.bɪn/ /ˌsʌɪ.lə(ʊ)ˈsʌɪ.bɪn/ psilocybins n
psilocybin
(biochemistry) A hallucinogenic alkaloid, C12H15N2O·H2PO3, present in several species of Central American mushroom and producing effects similar to LSD. The prodrug of psilocin.

psittacosis /ˌsitəˈkoʊsɪs/ [ˌsiɾəˈkoʊsɪs] psittacoses n
papegojsjuka
(disease) An infection by Chlamydia bacteria, caught from infected birds, and characterised by fever, pneumonia and headaches.

psolid psolids n
lergök
(zoology) Any member of the family Psolidae of sea cucumbers.

psoriasis /səˈɹaɪ.əsɪs/ psoriases n
psoriasis
(disease) A noncontagious disease whose main symptom is gray or silvery flaky patches on the skin which are red and inflamed underneath when scratched.

psyched /saɪkt/ more psyched most psyched adj
förskräckt
(slang) Frightened.

psychedelic /ˈsaɪ.kəˌdɛl.ɪk/ /ˈsaɪ.kɪˌdɛl.ɪk/ more psychedelic most psychedelic adj
psykedelisk
Of, containing, generating, or reminiscent of drug-induced hallucinations, distortions of perception, altered awareness etc.

psychiatric /ˌsaɪ.ki.ˈæt.ɹɪk/ adj
psykiatrisk
Of, or relating to, psychiatry.

psychiatrist /ˌsaɪˈkaɪ.ə.tɹɪst/ psychiatrists n
psykiater
(medicine) A medical doctor specializing in psychiatry.

psychiatry /saɪˈkaɪ.əˌtɹi/ psychiatries n
psykiatri
(medicine) The branch of medicine that focuses on mental and behavioral health by subjectively diagnosing, treating, or preventing mental disorders (mental illnesses) and behavioural conditions.

psychic /ˈsaɪkɪk/ more psychic most psychic adj
synsk
Relating to or having the abilities of a psychic.

psycho /ˈsaɪ̯.koʊ̯/ /ˈsaɪ̯.kəʊ̯/ more psycho most psycho adj
psykopatisk tokig vansinnig
(colloquial, or, pejorative) Psychotic, psychopathic, or (broadly) otherwise insane.

psycho /ˈsaɪ̯.koʊ̯/ /ˈsaɪ̯.kəʊ̯/ psychos n
psyk psykfall psyko
(pejorative, slang) A person who is psychotic, psychopathic, or (broadly) otherwise insane.
galning
(pejorative, slang, broadly) A person who acts in a bizarre or dangerous manner.

psychoactive more psychoactive most psychoactive adj
psykoaktiv
(pharmaceutical effect) Affecting the mind or mental processes.

psychoanalysis psychoanalyses n
psykoanalys
A family of theories and methods within the field of psychotherapy that work to find connections among patients' unconscious mental processes.

psychoanalyst psychoanalysts n
psykoanalytiker
A practitioner of psychoanalysis.

psychogenic /ˌsʌɪkɒ(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ adj
psykogen
(psychiatry) Originating from or caused by state of mind; having a psychological rather than a physiological cause.

psychokinesis /ˌsaɪkoʊkɪˈnisɪs/ /ˌsaɪkəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ psychokineses n
telekinesi
(parapsychology) The movement of physical systems and objects by the use of psychic power. Abbreviated as PK.

psychological /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːd͡ʒɪkl̩/ /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
psykologisk
Of or pertaining to psychology.
Relating to the mind and behavior or to the mental, emotional, and behavioral characteristics pertaining to a specified person, group, or activity.

psychological warfare n
psykologisk krigföring
(idiomatic) A mentally manipulative approach to warfare involving use of techniques to demoralize or intimidate someone into surrender.

psychologist /ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ psychologists n
psykolog
An expert in the field of psychology.

psychology /saɪˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /saɪˈkɒləd͡ʒɪ/ psychologies n
psykologi
(uncountable) The study of the human mind.
(uncountable) The study of human or animal behavior.
(countable) The mental, emotional, and behavioral characteristics pertaining to a specified person, group, or activity.

psychometry psychometries n
psykometri
(parapsychology) The paranormal ability to discover information about an object's past, and especially about its past owners, merely by handling it.

psychopath /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθ/ /ˈsaɪkəˌpæθ/ psychopaths n
psykopat
A person with a personality disorder indicated by a pattern of lying, cunning, manipulating, glibness, exploiting, heedlessness, arrogance, delusions of grandeur, carelessness, low self-control, disregard for morality, lack of acceptance of responsibility, callousness, and lack of empathy and remorse. Such an individual may be especially prone to violent and criminal offenses.
(figurative) A person with no moral conscience.
A person diagnosed with antisocial or dissocial personality disorder.
psykfall psyko
(figurative) A person who perpetrates especially gruesome or bizarre violent acts.

psychopathic /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθɪk/ /ˈsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/ more psychopathic most psychopathic adj
psykopatisk
Exhibiting the behaviors and personality traits of a psychopath.

psychopathological /saɪ.koʊ.ˌpæθ.ə.ˈlɑːd͡ʒ.ɪ.k(ə)l/ /saɪ.kəʊ.ˌpæθ.ə.ˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.k(ə)l/ adj
psykopatologisk
Of or relating to psychopathology.

psychopathology /ˌsaɪkɒpəˈθɒlədʒɪ/ psychopathologies n
psykopatologi
(medicine, pathology) The study of the origin, development, diagnosis and treatment of mental and behavioural disorders.

psychopathy /saɪˈkɑpəθi/ /saɪˈkɒpəθi/ psychopathies n
psykopati
A personality disorder indicated by a pattern of lying, exploitation, heedlessness, arrogance, sexual promiscuity, low self-control, and lack of empathy and remorse. Violent and criminal offenses may be indicative of this disorder.

psychopolitics n
psykopolitik
The interaction between human psychology and politics.

psychopomp /ˈsaɪkoʊpɑmp/ /ˈsaɪkəʊpɒmp/ psychopomps n
psykopomp
(religion) A spirit, deity, person, etc., who guides the souls of the dead to the afterlife.

psychosis /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/ /saɪˈkəʊsɪs/ psychoses n
psykos
(psychology) A severe mental disorder, sometimes with physical damage to the brain, marked by a deranged personality and a distorted view of reality.

psychosocial /ˌsaɪ̯.koʊ̯ˈsoʊ̯.ʃəl/ /ˌsaɪ̯.kəʊ̯ˈsəʊ̯.ʃəl/ adj
psykosocial
(of behaviour) Having both psychological and social aspects.

psychosomatic /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmædɪk/ /ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk/ more psychosomatic most psychosomatic adj
psykosomatisk
(medicine, psychology) Pertaining to physical diseases, symptoms etc. which have mental causes.

psychotherapeutic more psychotherapeutic most psychotherapeutic adj
psykoterapeutisk
Of or pertaining to psychotherapeutics (psychotherapy)

psychotherapeutically adv
psykoterapeutiskt
By means of, or with regard to psychotherapy.

psychotherapy /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛɹəpi/ psychotherapies n
psykoterapi
The treatment of people diagnosed with mental and emotional disorders using dialogue and a variety of psychological techniques.

psychotic /ˌsaɪˈkɒtɪk/ more psychotic most psychotic adj
psykotisk
Of, related to, or suffering from psychosis.

psychotraumatology n
psykotraumatologi
The study of psychological trauma.

psyllium psylliums n
groblad
Any of several plants of the subgenus Plantago subg. Psyllium, whose seeds are used commercially for the production of mucilage and their laxative properties.
loppfrö psylliumfrö
Synonym of psyllium (seed) husk, especially as a dietary supplement

ptarmigan /ˈtɑːmɪɡən/ ptarmigan ptarmigans n
ripa
Any of three species of small grouse in the genus Lagopus found in subarctic tundra areas of North America and Eurasia.

pterodactyl /ˌtɛɹəˈdæktl̩/ /ˌtɛɹəˈdæktɪl/ pterodactyls n
flygödla
(informal) Any pterosaur.

pterosaur /ˈtɛɹəˌsɔɹ/ pterosaurs n
flygödla pterosaurie
Any of several flying reptiles, of the extinct order †Pterosauria, including the pterodactyls. [from c. 1860]

pub /pʊb/ /pʌb/ pubs n
pub krog
(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa) A public house where beverages, primarily alcoholic, may be bought and consumed, also providing food and sometimes entertainment such as live music or television.

pub crawl pub crawls n
krogrunda pubrunda
The visiting of a number of public houses in a single session.

pubertal adj
pubertal

puberty /ˈpjuː.bə.ti/ puberties n
pubertet
The age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction.

pubic hair pubic hairs n
könshår pubeshår pubishår
(collectively) The hair that grows in the pubic region from puberty.
(in the singular) A single hair growing in the pubic region.

pubis /ˈpju.bɪs/ pubes n
blygdben
the pubic bone; the part of the hipbone forming the front arch of the pelvis

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ more public most public adj
offentlig allmän
Pertaining to the people as a whole (as opposed to a private group); concerning the whole country, community etc. [from 15th c.]
statlig
Officially representing the community; carried out or funded by the state on behalf of the community. [from 15th c.]

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ publics n
allmänhet
The people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.

public address system public address systems n
PA-anläggning PA-utrustning
An electronic voice-amplification apparatus, usually containing a set of two loudspeakers and a central control unit, used for singing, giving a speech, play-by-play commentary at events, or broadcasting in public areas like in airports or stations.

public domain /ˌpʌblɪk doʊˈmeɪn/ /ˌpʌblɪk də(ʊ)ˈmeɪn/ n
allmän egendom
(specifically, law) The realm of intellectual property which is not or no longer protected by copyrights or patents, and thus over which no person can establish a proprietary interest.

public health n
folkhälsa
The science and practice of community hygiene; includes preventive medicine, health education, sanitation and environmental safety.

public key public keys n
öppen nyckel publik nyckel
One of the two keys used in asymmetric cryptography, which is published to others, unlike the private key.

public law n
offentlig rätt
(legal) A category of law governing the relationship between the state on the one hand and persons (citizens or legal persons including corporations) on the other. Constitutional law, administrative law and criminal law are some of the major subdivisions of public law.

public library public libraries n
folkbibliotek
A library provided essentially as a public service rather than as a commercial venture.

public life n
det offentliga livet
The aspects of social life which occur in public, in the open, as opposed to more private social interaction within families, private clubs, etc.

public limited company public limited companies n
publikt aktiebolag
A publicly traded limited liability company in the United Kingdom and some other jurisdictions.

public opinion n
folkopinion
The opinion of the public, the popular view.

public relations n
PR
The professional dissemination and management of information by a person or an organization to the public with the purpose of creating a favorable public image.

public sector public sectors n
offentlig sektor
Any government and all entities that are controlled or funded by it.

public service public services n
allmännytta
(countable) A service such as health care, transport, or waste removal provided to the general public, often by the government.

public toilet public toilets n
bekvämlighetsinrättning offentlig toalett
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public transport public transports n
kollektivtrafik lokaltrafik
(UK, AU, NZ) Any form of transport that can be used by a member of public (who usually pays a fare); as opposed to private ownership of e.g. cars.

publican /ˈpʌblək(ə)n/ /ˈpʌblɪk(ə)n/ publicans n
pubinnehavare
(chiefly, Britain) The landlord (manager or owner) of a public house.
publikan
(Ancient Rome, historical) A tax collector, especially one working in Judea and Galilee during New Testament times (1st century C.E.) who was generally regarded as sinful for extorting more tax than was due, and as a traitor for serving the Roman Empire.

publication /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ publications n
publicering publikation
The act of publishing printed or other matter.
publikation
An issue of printed or other matter, offered for sale or distribution.

publicise /ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪz/ v
offentliggöra
To make widely known to the public.

publicity publicities n
publicitet
Advertising or other activity designed to rouse public interest in something.

publicly /ˈpʌblɪkli/ more publicly most publicly adv
offentligt publikt
In public, openly, in an open and public manner.

publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ v
offentliggöra publicera
(transitive) To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.
att publicera
(intransitive) To issue a medium (e.g. publication).

publisher /ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/ publishers n
förlag förläggare utgivare
One who publishes, especially books.

publishing house publishing houses n
förlag
A company that produces books, magazines, brochures and other texts in print or electronic form.

pucker /ˈpʌkə(ɹ)/ puckers n
rynka
A fold or wrinkle.

pucker /ˈpʌkə(ɹ)/ v
rynka
(ambitransitive) To pinch or wrinkle; to squeeze inwardly, to dimple or fold.

puddening puddenings n
ankarröring
(nautical) Fibres of old rope packed between spars, or used as a fender.

pudding /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/ puddings n
pudding
Any of various dishes, sweet or savoury, prepared by boiling or steaming, or from batter.
A type of cake or dessert cooked usually by boiling or steaming.
A type of dessert that has a texture similar to custard or mousse but using some kind of starch as the thickening agent.
blodkorv blodpudding
(originally) A sausage made primarily from blood.

puddle /ˈpʌdəl/ puddles n
pöl vattenpöl vattenpuss
A small, often temporary, pool of water, usually on a path or road. [from 14th c.]

puerperal fever puerperal fevers n
barnsängsfeber puerperalfeber
(pathology, obstetrics) A fever, following childbirth or abortion, due to infection of the uterus.

puff /pʌf/ puffs n
pust
(countable) A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth.
flås
(uncountable) The ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself.
puff
(countable) A small quantity of gas or smoke in the air.
bloss puff
(informal, countable) An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.

puff pastry puff pastries n
smördeg bladdeg smördegsbröd
A light, flaky pastry that is made of alternating buttery and floury dough layers by repeatedly folding the rolled pastry into many layers.

puffball puffballs n
röksvamp
Any of various fungi that produce a cloud of brown dust-like spores from their mature fruiting bodies.

puffin /ˈpʌfɪn/ puffins n
lunnefågel
The Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) or (by extension) any of the other various small seabirds of the genera Fratercula and Lunda that are black and white with a brightly-coloured beak. [from 17th c.]

pug /pʌɡ/ pugs n
mops
A small dog of an ancient breed originating in China, having a snub nose, wrinkled face, squarish body, short smooth hair, and curled tail. [from the 18th c]

pugnacious /pʌɡˈneɪ.ʃəs/ more pugnacious most pugnacious adj
stridslysten
Naturally aggressive or hostile; combative; belligerent; bellicose.

puke /pjuːk/ pukes n
spya uppkastning kräk
(colloquial, uncountable) vomit.

puke /pjuːk/ v
kräkas spy kasta upp vomera
(colloquial, ambitransitive) To vomit; to throw up; to eject from the stomach.

puku /ˈpuːkuː/ pukus n
puku
A medium-sized antelope found in Central Africa (Kobus vardonii).

pull /puːl/ /pʊl/ pulls n
ryck
An act of pulling (applying force toward oneself).
attraktion dragkraft
An attractive force which causes motion towards the source.
dragkraft
Appeal or attraction (e.g. of a movie star).

pull /puːl/ /pʊl/ v
dra draga
(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

pull an all-nighter v
dygna
(idiomatic, informal) To stay awake throughout the night, usually when working or studying.

pull buoy pull buoys n
dolme flytdolme
figure-eight shaped piece of closed-cell foam used in swim workouts

pull cord pull cords n
startsnöre
a cord used to start a petrol-engined lawnmower, chainsaw or the like, where it is not feasible to have a starter motor.

pull off v
greja
(idiomatic) To achieve; to succeed at something difficult.

pull oneself together v
samla sig skärpa sig
(idiomatic, reflexive) To become mentally focused after a period of being unfocused; to regain control of oneself

pull someone's chestnuts out of the fire v
kratsa kastanjerna ur elden
To do another person's difficult work.

pull-down pull-downs n
latsdrag
(exercise) An exercise mostly performed by pulling cables, a bar, or handles from a machine situated diagonally to the front top of the sportsman and targetting the rear muscles.

pull-up /ˈpʊl.ʌp/ pull-ups n
räckhäv
An exercise done for strengthening the arms and back in which one lifts one's own weight while hanging from a bar. Palms may be facing in any direction.

pullet /ˈpʊlɪt/ pullets n
unghöna
A young hen, especially one less than a year old. [from 14th c.]

pulley /ˈpʊli/ pulleys pullies n
trissa block
(engineering, countable) One of the simple machines; a sheave, a wheel with a grooved rim, in which a pulled rope or chain lifts an object (more useful when two or more pulleys are used together, as in a block and tackle arrangement, such that a small force moving through a greater distance can exert a larger force through a smaller distance).

pullover /ˈpʊləʊvə(ɹ)/ pullovers n
pullover
A sweater that must be put on by pulling it over the head; a sweater without buttons or a zipper in front.
(weightlifting) An exercise performed lying on the back in which the arms are extended behind the head and exertion lifts the weight above the head.
(gymnastics, horizontal bar) An exercise in which the gymnast pulls up from a hang lifting the legs up and over the bar thus rolling into a support position.

pulmonary adj
lunga pulmonal
(anatomy) Pertaining to, having, or affecting the lungs.

pulmonary artery pulmonary arteries n
lungartär
(anatomy) The artery that connects the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs.

pulmonary circulation pulmonary circulations n
lilla kretsloppet lungkretsloppet
(anatomy) The part of blood circulation which carries oxygen-depleted blood away from the heart, to the lungs, and returns oxygenated blood back to the heart.

pulmonary edema pulmonary edemas n
lungödem
(pathology) The accumulation of fluid in the tissue of the lungs.

pulmonary tuberculosis n
lungsot lungtuberkolos tvinsot
(pathology) The most common form of active tuberculosis (TB) infecting the lungs, generally caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

pulp /pʊlp/ /pʌlp/ pulps n
fruktkött
The soft center of a fruit.
pappersmassa
A mass of chemically processed wood fibres (cellulose).

pulp /pʊlp/ /pʌlp/ v
mosa
(ambitransitive) To make or be made into pulp.
(transitive) To deprive of pulp; to separate the pulp from.

pulp mill pulp mills n
massafabrik
A factory for making paper pulp from (usually) wood.

pulpit /ˈpʊlpɪt/ /ˈpʌlpɪt/ pulpits n
predikstol
A raised platform in a church, usually enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon.

pulpwood pulpwoods n
massaved
Wood, usually softwood, used for pulping to make paper.

pulsar pulsars n
pulsar
(astronomy) A rotating neutron star that emits radio pulses periodically.

pulsate /pʌlˈseɪt/ /ˈpʌl.seɪt/ v
pulsera
To expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or to beat.

pulse /pʊls/ /pʌls/ [pəls] pulses n
puls
A normally regular beat felt when arteries near the skin (for example, at the neck or wrist) are depressed, caused by the heart pumping blood through them.
(figuratively) A beat or throb; also, a repeated sequence of such beats or throbs.
(music, prosody) The beat or tactus of a piece of music or verse; also, a repeated sequence of such beats.

pulse oximeter pulse oximeters n
pulsoximeter
(medicine) A device used to monitor the oxygen level of a patient's blood.

pumice /ˈpʌm.ɪs/ pumices n
pimpsten
A light, porous type of pyroclastic igneous rock, formed during explosive volcanic eruptions when liquid lava is ejected into water or air as a froth containing masses of gas bubbles, which are frozen into the rock as the lava solidifies.

pummel /ˈpʌməl/ v
mörbulta puckla
To hit or strike heavily and repeatedly.

pump /pʌmp/ pumps n
pump
A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas.
A device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, particularly fuel.
(US, slang) The heart.
pumps
(chiefly, North America) A type of women's shoe which leaves the instep uncovered and has a relatively high heel, especially a stiletto (with a very high and thin heel)

pump /pʌmp/ v
pumpa
(transitive, intransitive) To use a pump; to move (water or other liquid) by means of a pump. [from 16th c.]

pumpkin /ˈpʌm(p).kɪn/ pumpkins n
pumpa kurbits
The round yellow or orange fruit of this plant.
(uncountable) The color of the fruit of the pumpkin plant.
smulan sötnos
(US) A term of endearment for someone small and cute.

pumpkin pie pumpkin pies n
pumpapaj
(cooking) A sweet pie made from the flesh of pumpkins and traditionally served as a dessert on Thanksgiving.

pumpkin seed pumpkin seeds n
pumpafrö
An edible seed of a pumpkin or other cultivars of squash.

pun /pʌn/ puns n
ordlek ordvits
A joke or type of wordplay in which similar definitions or sounds of two words or phrases, or different definitions of the same word, are deliberately confused.

punch /pʌnt͡ʃ/ /pʌnʃ/ punches n
slag
(countable) A hit or strike with one's fist.
hålslag
(countable) A mechanism for punching holes in paper or other thin material.
hålslag körnare perforator puns stans
(countable) A device, generally slender and round, used for creating holes in thin material, for driving an object through a hole in a containing object, or to stamp or emboss a mark or design on a surface.
bål punsch
A beverage, generally containing a mixture of fruit juice and some other beverage, often alcoholic.

punch /pʌnt͡ʃ/ /pʌnʃ/ v
slå
(transitive) To strike with one's fist.

punch card punch cards n
hålkort
A card that can have holes or notches cut in it, especially one for storing data, that can be sorted according to combinations of holes present or absent.

punch drunk adj
boxardement dimmig groggy omtöcknad vimmelkantig
Dizzy or confused due to repeat blows to the head.

punch line /ˈpʌntʃˌlaɪn/ punch lines n
poäng
The final part of a joke; the word, sentence, or exchange of sentences that is intended to be funny and provokes laughter from the listeners.

punchbowl punchbowls n
punschbål punschskål
A large bowl used for making or serving punch (the beverage).

punched card punched cards n
hålkort
(computing) A punch card (especially one that has had holes punched in it).

punching bag /ˈpʌnt͡ʃɪŋ ˌbæɡ/ [ˈpən(t)ʃɪŋ-] punching bags n
boxningssäck sandsäck
A tough bag, usually cylindrical, filled with air, sand, or other material, often suspended so that it swings freely, which is punched or kicked when practising sports such as boxing or martial arts.
slagpåse
(figuratively) A person serving as an object of abuse.

punctual /ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/ /ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈpʌŋtjʊəl/ /ˈpʌŋt͡ʃuəl/ more punctual most punctual adj
punktlig
Prompt; on time.

punctuality punctualities n
punktlighet
The state of being punctual

punctuate /ˈpʌŋktjuːeɪt/ [ˈpʌŋkʃuːeɪt] v
interpunktera
(transitive) To add punctuation to.

punctuation /pʌŋk.t͡ʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/ punctuations n
skiljetecken interpunktion
A set of symbols and marks which are used to clarify meaning in text by separating strings of words into clauses, phrases and sentences; examples include commas, hyphens, and stops (periods).

punctuation mark punctuation marks n
skiljetecken interpunktionstecken
Any of various symbols used in writing and printing to indicate pauses, divisions, etc. and to aid the reader in understanding what is written.

puncture /ˈpʌŋktʃə/ /ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/ punctures n
punktera stick
A hole, cut, or tear created by a sharp object.

puncture /ˈpʌŋktʃə/ /ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/ v
punktera sticka hål på
To pierce; to break through; to tear a hole.

pundit /ˈpan.dɪt/ /ˈpʌn.dɪt/ pundits n
förståsigpåare
An expert in a particular field, especially as called upon to provide comment or opinion in the media; a commentator, a critic. [from 19th c.]

pungency /ˈpʌnd͡ʒənsi/ pungencies n
stank
A foul odor.

pungent /ˈpʌnd͡ʒənt/ more pungent most pungent adj
skarp stickande
Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.

punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ v
straffa bestraffa
(transitive) To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.

punishability punishabilities n
straffbarhet
The characteristic of being punishable; the ability to be punished.

punishable more punishable most punishable adj
straffbar
Subject to punishment; appropriate for punishment.

punisher punishers n
bestraffare
One who punishes.

punishing /ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ/ more punishing most punishing adj
straffande

punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ punishments n
straff
The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.
A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.

punitive /ˈpju.nɪ.tɪv/ more punitive most punitive adj
straff-
(legal, military) Inflicting punishment; punishing.

punk /pəŋk/ /pʌŋk/ punks n
punk
punkare punk
Any of the punk genres: dieselpunk, solarpunk, steampunk etc.

punt /pʌnt/ punts n
vad
A bet or wager.

punty punties n
puntel

puny /ˈpjuni/ /ˈpjuːni/ punier puniest adj
ynklig tanig ynkligt liten
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]

pupa /ˈpjuːpə/ pupae pupas pupæ n
puppa
An insect in the development stage between larva and adult.

pupate v
förpuppa
To become a pupa.

pupation pupations n
förpuppning

pupil /ˈpjuːpəl/ pupils n
elev
(dated, _, except in, _, UK) A learner at a school under the supervision of a teacher.
pupill ögonsten
(anatomy) The hole in the middle of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to be focused on the retina.

puppet /ˈpʌpɪt/ puppets n
marionett
Any small model of a person or animal able to be moved by strings or rods, or in the form of a glove.
marionett marionett- marionettregering marionettstat nickedocka sprattelgubbe
(figuratively) A person, country, etc, controlled by another.

puppet government puppet governments n
marionettregering
A government which is formally independent, but de facto wholly controlled by a foreign power.

puppet state puppet states n
marionettstat lydstat
(politics) A state governed by a puppet government.

puppeteer /ˌpʌpəˈtɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ˌpʌpɪˈtɪə/ puppeteers n
dockspelare marionettspelare
A person who uses a puppet.

puppy /ˈpʌpi/ [ˈpʰɐpi] puppies n
valp hundvalp
A young dog, especially before sexual maturity (12–18 months)
råttunge
A young rat.
kut
A young seal.

purblind /ˈpɜːblaɪnd/ /ˈpɝblaɪnd/ more purblind most purblind adj
skumögd
Of a person: having impaired vision; partially blind; dim-sighted.

purchase /ˈpɜː(ɹ).t͡ʃəs/ /ˈpɝ.t͡ʃəs/ purchases n
köp
The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.
That which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent.
(obsolete) The act or process of seeking and obtaining something (e.g. property, etc.)

purchase /ˈpɜː(ɹ).t͡ʃəs/ /ˈpɝ.t͡ʃəs/ v
köpa
To pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire.
To apply to (anything) a device for obtaining a mechanical advantage; to get a purchase upon, or apply a purchase to; to raise or move by mechanical means.

purchasing power n
köpkraft
(economics) The amount of goods and services that can be bought with a unit of currency.

purchasing power parity purchasing power parities n
köpkraftsjustering köpkraftsparitet
(economics) A theory of long-term equilibrium exchange rates based on relative price levels of two countries.

pure /ˈpjoɹ/ /ˈpjoː/ /ˈpjuː(ə)ɹ/ /ˈpjɔː/ /ˈpjɚ/ /ˈpjɜː/ /ˈpjɝ/ /ˈpjʉːə/ /ˈpjʊə/ /ˈpjʊɹ/ /ˈpɪu̯(ə)ɹ/ /ˈpɪu̯ə(ɹ)/ more pure most pure purer purest adj
ren pur
Free of flaws or imperfections; unsullied.
ren
Free of foreign material or pollutants.
ren pur renhjärtad
Free of immoral behavior or qualities; clean.

pure /ˈpjoɹ/ /ˈpjoː/ /ˈpjuː(ə)ɹ/ /ˈpjɔː/ /ˈpjɚ/ /ˈpjɜː/ /ˈpjɝ/ /ˈpjʉːə/ /ˈpjʊə/ /ˈpjʊɹ/ /ˈpɪu̯(ə)ɹ/ /ˈpɪu̯ə(ɹ)/ adv
galet sjukt äkta
(Liverpool, Scottish) to a great extent or degree; extremely; exceedingly.

pure mathematics n
ren matematik
The study of mathematical concepts independently of applications outside mathematics.

pure-hearted more pure-hearted most pure-hearted adj
renhjärtad
Of pure heart, pure in heart; having a good, honest, noble nature.

purebred more purebred most purebred adj
renrasig
Having genuine parents of the same breed, usually of an animal.

purge /pɜːd͡ʒ/ /pɝd͡ʒ/ purges n
utrensning
A forcible removal of people, for example, from political activity.

purge /pɜːd͡ʒ/ /pɝd͡ʒ/ v
rensa
(transitive) To clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities.
rentvå
(transitive, legal) To clear of a charge, suspicion, or imputation.

purification /ˌpjʊəɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ purifications n
rening
The act or process of purifying; the removal of impurities.

purify /ˈpjɔːɹɪfaɪ/ /ˈpjɝɪfaɪ/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪfaɪ/ /ˈpjʊɹɪfaɪ/ v
rena
(transitive) To cleanse, or rid of impurities.

purist more purist most purist adj
puristisk
Of or pertaining to purism.

purist purists n
purist
An advocate of purism.

puritan /ˈpjɔːɹɪtən/ /ˈpjɝɪtən/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪtən/ /ˈpjʊɹɪtən/ more puritan most puritan adj
puritansk
(often, disapproving) Acting or behaving according to the Puritan morals (e.g. propagating modesty), especially with regard to pleasure, nudity and sex.

puritan /ˈpjɔːɹɪtən/ /ˈpjɝɪtən/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪtən/ /ˈpjʊɹɪtən/ puritans n
puritan
(often, disapproving) A puritanical person.

puritanism puritanisms n
puritanism
(theology) Strict and austere religious conduct.

purity /ˈpjɔːɹɪti/ /ˈpjɝɪti/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪti/ /ˈpjʊɹɪti/ purities n
renhet
The state or degree of being pure.

purlin [ˈpɜːɹlɪn] purlins n
takås
A longitudinal structural member bridging two or more rafters of a roof.

purloin /pɜːˈlɔɪn/ v
stjäla beslagta
(transitive, usually, formal, or, humorous) To take the property of another, often in breach of trust; to appropriate wrongfully; to steal.
snatta stjäla tjuva
(intransitive) To commit theft; to thieve.

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝ.pəl/ more purple most purple purpler purplest adj
violett purpurfärgad lila
Of a purple hue.
(US politics) Not predominantly red or blue, but having a mixture of Democrat and Republican support.
(in Netherlands and Belgium) Mixed between social democrats and liberals.
Imperial; regal.
Blood-red; bloody.
(of language) Extravagantly ornate, like purple prose.
(motor racing, of a sector, lap, etc.) Completed in the fastest time so far in a given session.

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝ.pəl/ purples n
violett purpur lila gredelin
(colour theory) Any non-spectral colour on the line of purples on a colour chromaticity diagram or a colour wheel between violet and red.

purple coral purple corals n
purpurfingersvamp
A species of forest mushroom, Alloclavaria purpurea

purple heron /ˈpɜː(ɹ)pəl ˈhɛɹən/ /ˈpɝpəl ˈhɛɹən/ purple herons n
purpurhäger
A wading bird, Ardea purpurea, having reddish-brown plumage and found throughout southern Europe and Asia.

purple loosestrife purple loosestrifes n
fackelblomster
A semi-aquatic herbaceous plant, Lythrum salicaria, having long spikes of purple flowers, native to Eurasia, considered invasive in North America and New Zealand.

purple sandpiper purple sandpipers n
skärsnäppa
A type of sandpiper, Calidris maritima.

purport /pəˈpɔːt/ /pɚˈpɔɹt/ /ˈpɚpɔɹt/ /ˈpɜːpɔːt/ /ˈpɜːpət/ v
avse
(construed with to) To intend.

purported /pəɹˈpoʊɹ.tɪd/ /pəɹˈpɔɹ.tɪd/ adj
påstådd
Supposed, or assumed to be.

purpose /ˈpɜ.poʊs/ /ˈpɜ.pəs/ /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ purposes n
avsikt
The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
Resolution; determination.

purpose /ˈpɜ.poʊs/ /ˈpɜ.pəs/ /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ v
föreslå
(transitive) To have or set as one's purpose or aim; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.

purposeful /ˈpɜː.pəs.fəl/ /ˈpɝ.pəs.fəl/ more purposeful most purposeful adj
målmedveten
Having a purpose in mind; resolute; determined.

purposely /ˈpɜːpəsli/ /ˈpɝpəsli/ more purposely most purposely adv
avsiktligt
On purpose; intentionally.

purpure /pəˈpjʊə/ /pɚˈpjʊɹ/ adj
purpur
(tincture) In blazon, of the colour purple.

purpure /pəˈpjʊə/ /pɚˈpjʊɹ/ n
purpur
(tincture) A purple colour on a coat of arms, represented in engraving by diagonal parallel lines 45 degrees clockwise.

purr /pɜː(ɹ)/ v
spinna kurra
(intransitive, of a cat) To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.

purse /pɜːs/ /pɝs/ purses n
handväska portmonnä
(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)

purse /pɜːs/ /pɝs/ v
snörpa
(transitive) To press (one's lips) in and together so that they protrude.
To draw up or contract into folds or wrinkles; to pucker; to knit.

purser pursers n
purser
The person responsible for handling the accounts on a ship, or for dealing with the passengers on a ship or aircraft.

pursuant /pəˈsjuː.ənt/ /pɚˈsu.ənt/ more pursuant most pursuant adj
i enlighet med
In conformance to, or in agreement with; used with to.

pursue /pəˈsjuː/ /pəˈʃu/ /pəˈʃuː/ /pɚˈsu/ /pɜˈʃuː/ v
förfölja
(ambitransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. [from 14th c.]
följa
(transitive) To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.). [from late 14th c.]

pursuit /-sɪu̯t/ /pə(ɹ)-/ /pəɹ-/ /pəˈsjuːt/ /pəˈsʉːt/ /pəˈʃuːt/ /pəˈʃʉːt/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈsɪu̯t/ /pɜːɹˈs(j)uːt/ /pɜːˈsjuːt/ /pɜːˈʃuːt/ /pɝˈsuːt/ pursuits n
förföljande
The act of pursuing.

pus /pʌs/ n
var
A whitish-yellow or yellow substance composed primarily of dead white blood cells and dead pyogenic bacteria; normally found in regions of bacterial infection.

push /pʊʃ/ [puʃ] [pʷʊʃ] pushes n
knuff
A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.

push /pʊʃ/ [puʃ] [pʷʊʃ] v
skjuta
(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
propsa
(transitive) To continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).
krysta
(intransitive) To tense the muscles in the abdomen in order to give birth or defecate.
pressa pracka på propsa
(intransitive) To continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.

push the envelope /-ˈɑn-/ /-ˈɒnv(ə)ləʊp/ /ˌpʊʃ ði ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/ /ˌpʊʃ ðiː ˈɛnvələʊp/ v
tänja på gränserna
(intransitive, idiomatic, originally, aeronautics) To go beyond established limits; to pioneer. [from mid 20th c.]

push-button /ˈpʊʃˌbʌtn̩/ push-buttons n
tryckknapp
An electrical switch activated by pressing a button.

push-up /ˈpʊʃˌʌp/ push-ups n
armhävning
An exercise done to improve upper body strength, performed by resting on one's toes and hands and pushing one's weight off the floor.

pusher /ˈpʊʃə/ pushers n
knarklangare langare
(colloquial) A drug dealer. [from 20th c.]

pushrod pushrods n
stötstång
(automotive) A rod in a piston engine that actuates rocker arms above the cylinder head.

pusillanimity pusillanimities n
försagdhet räddhåga smomodighet
The quality or state of being pusillanimous; the vice of being timid and cowardly, and thus not living up to one's full potential; pusillanimousness.

pusillanimous /pjuːsəlˈænəməs/ /pjuːsɪlˈænɪməs/ more pusillanimous most pusillanimous adj
räddhågad försagd klenmodig
Showing ignoble cowardice, or contemptible timidity. [from 16th c.]

pussy /ˈpʌsi/ pussier pussiest adj
varig
(medicine) Containing pus.

pussy /ˈpʊsi/ pussies n
kisse misse mes pisse
(informal, affectionate) A cat. [from 17th c.]
fitta mutta snippa
(vulgar, colloquial) The female genitalia; the vulva and/or vagina. [from 17th c.]

pussy juice pussy juices n
fittsaft

pussy magnet pussy magnets n
fittmagnet
(slang, often, offensive) Something that attracts or is hoped to attract women, such as a fancy car, or a guitar which one can play.

pussy-cat pussy-cats n
kissekatt kissemiss misse kisse
(informal, affectionate) A pet domestic cat; a pussy.

pussyfoot /ˈpʊs.iˌfʊt/ v
smyga tassa trippa
(intransitive) To move silently, stealthily, or furtively.
fega fjompa
(intransitive) To act timidly or cautiously.
omformulera omskriva skönmåla
(intransitive) To use euphemistic language or circumlocution.

pussyhole pussyholes n
fitthål
(vulgar, slang) The vagina.

put /pʊt/ [pʰʊʔt] v
göra iordning
lägga ställa placera sätta he
To place something somewhere.

put a foot wrong v
trampa i klaveret
(idiomatic) To make a mistake.

put all one's eggs in one basket v
lägga alla ägg i samma korg
To rely on a single source (as of income), rather than diversifying.

put an end to v
sätta p för sätta punkt för sätta stopp
(transitive, idiomatic) To terminate or abolish.

put lipstick on a pig v
sminka en gris
(idiomatic) To superficially alter something in the hope of making it seem more appealing than it is in actuality.

put off v
dra i långbänk dra på skjuta upp
(transitive) To cause to dislike; to discourage (from doing).

put on v
sätta på sig
To don (clothing, equipment, or the like).

put on airs v
göra sig märkvärdig göra sig till
(idiomatic) To become haughty, to assume a pretentious manner.

put on weight v
öka i vikt
To experience a weight gain, to increase in weight.

put one's best foot forward v
visa framfötterna
(idiomatic) To show oneself in the best or most positive way possible; to make a favorable impression.

put one's finger on v
sätta fingret på
(idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) To identify, specify, name or pick out.

put one's foot in one's mouth v
trampa i klaveret
(idiomatic) To misspeak; to say something embarrassing or wrong, or to make a mistake in public, or a social blunder, that is embarrassing or offensive.

put oneself in someone's shoes v
leva sig in sätta sig in
(figuratively) To try to look at a situation from a different point of view; as if one were the other person; to empathise.

put out more put out most put out adj
förnärmad
Taking offense; indignant.

put out v
släppa till
To cause someone to be out of sorts; to annoy, impose, inconvenience, or disturb.
(intransitive) To go out, to head out, especially (sailing) to set sail.
(intransitive, originally, _, US, _, slang) To consent to sex.

put someone in their place v
sätta någon på plats
(idiomatic) To bring somebody down; to humble or rebuke.

put someone out of their misery v
avsluta någons lidande
(transitive, idiomatic, informal) To submit a suffering person or an animal to euthanasia.

put to bed v
lägga stoppa om
(transitive) To help someone, for example a child, go to bed.

put to sleep v
söva få att somna
(transitive) To cause (someone) to sleep.
(transitive) To help (someone) to bed; put to bed.

put to the test v
prov
(idiomatic) To test something or someone; to evaluate, scrutinize or explore by testing or experimentation.

put together adj
tillsammans
In total.

put together v
sätta ihop
(transitive) To assemble, construct, build, or formulate.

put two and two together v
lägga ihop två och två

put up a fight v
motstånd streta
To offer some form of resistance to an attack.

put up with v
finna sig i stå ut med

put upon more put upon most put upon adj
utnyttjad
Imposed on, taken advantage of, used, taken for granted, or unappreciated.

putative /ˈpju.tə.tɪv/ /ˈpjʉ.tə.tɪv/ [ˈpju.ɾə.ɾɪv] [ˈpjʉ.ɾə.ɾɪv] more putative most putative adj
förment förmodad
(derogatory) Commonly believed or deemed to be the case; accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof.

putrefaction /ˌpjuːtɹəˈfækʃən/ putrefactions n
förruttnelse
The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products.

putt /pʌt/ [pʰat] [pʰɐt] [pʰət] [pʰʊt] [pʰʌt] v
putta
(golf) To lightly strike a golf ball with a putter.

putter /-ɾɚ/ /ˈpʌtə(ɹ)/ /ˈpʌtɚ/ putters n
putter
(golf) A golf club specifically intended for a putt.

putting green putting greens n
green
(golf) The area of a golf course nearest the hole, with a smoother surface to make putting easier.

putty /ˈpʌti/ putties n
kitt spackel
A form of cement, made from linseed oil and whiting, used to fix panes of glass.
spackel
Any of a range of similar substances.

putty knife putty knives n
spackel
A similar tool with a wide, flat blade used by painters, plasterers, and carpenters to spread putty to fill holes and cracks.

puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/ puzzles n
gåta mysterium
Anything that is difficult to understand or make sense of.
pussel
A game for one or more people that is more or less difficult to work out or complete.
gåta
A riddle.

puzzled /ˈpʌ.zl̩d/ more puzzled most puzzled adj
förbryllad villrådig
Confused or perplexed.

pyelonephritis pyelonephritides n
njurbäckeninflammation
(pathology) An ascending urinary tract infection of the renal pelvis

pygmy /pɪɡmiː/ pygmies n
pygmé
(often, _, capitalized) A member of one of various Ancient Equatorial African tribal peoples, notable for their very short stature.
(Greek mythology) A member of a race of dwarfs.

pygmy cormorant pygmy cormorants n
dvärgskarv
Microcarbo pygmeus, a member of the Phalacrocoracidae (cormorant) family of seabirds.

pygmy hippopotamus pygmy hippopotami pygmy hippopotamus pygmy hippopotamuses n
dvärgflodhäst
A large four-toed, four-legged mammal native to western Africa (Hexaprotodon liberiensis, syn. Choeropsis liberiensis), similar to but half the height of the common hippopotamus.

pyknic /ˈpɪknɪk/ pyknics n
pykniker
(anthropology) A short, thickset person characterised by thick neck, large abdomen and relatively short limbs; an endomorph.

pylon /ˈpaɪ.lɒn/ pylons n
elstolpe
(electricity) A tower-like structure, usually one of a series, used to support high-voltage electricity cables.

pylorus pylori pyloruses n
pylorus magmun pylorussfinktern
(anatomy, biology) In vertebrates, including humans, a zone at the lower end of the stomach that leads to and opens into the duodenum.

pyramid /ˈpɪɹəmɪd/ pyramids n
pyramid
An ancient massive construction with a square or rectangular base and four triangular sides meeting in an apex, such as those built as tombs in Egypt or as bases for temples in Mesoamerica.
A construction in the shape of a pyramid, usually with a square or rectangular base.
(geometry) A solid with triangular lateral faces and a polygonal (often square or rectangular) base.

pyramid scheme pyramid schemes n
pyramidspel
An illicit money-making investment scheme whereby early investors are paid primarily or wholly by later investors. Eventually all such schemes fail to the detriment of recent (later) investors.

pyramidal /pɪˈɹæm.ɪ.dl̩/ adj
pyramidal pyramidformad
(geometry) Pyramid-shaped.

pyre /ˈpaɪɚ/ pyres n
bål
A funeral pile; a combustible heap on which corpses are burned.
Any heap or pile of combustibles.

pyridoxine /ˌpɪɹɪˈdɒksɪn/ pyridoxines n
pyridoxin
(vitamin) A derivative of pyridine, 4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol, found in fish, liver, cereals and yeast, and essential for the metabolism of amino acids and starch.

pyriform /ˈpɪ.ɹɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈpɪɹ.əˌfɔɹm/ more pyriform most pyriform adj
päronformad
(biology) Pear-shaped.

pyrite /ˈpaɪˌɹaɪt/ pyrites n
pyrit svavelkis
(mineral) The common mineral iron disulfide (FeS2), of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system.

pyroclastic flow /ˈpaɪ.ɹəʊ.klæ.stɪk fləʊ/ pyroclastic flows n
pyroklastiskt flöde
(volcanology) A dense flow of volcanic ash, dust, rocks and debris that cascades at high speed down the slope of a volcano during an eruption.

pyrogen pyrogens n
pyrogen
(medicine) Any substance that produces fever, or a rise in body temperature

pyromania /ˌpaɪɹə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ pyromanias n
pyromani
(psychology) A compulsive disorder characterized by obsession with fire or uncontrollable urges to start fires.

pyromaniac /ˌpaɪɹoʊˈmeɪniæk/ /ˌpaɪɹəˈmeɪniæk/ pyromaniacs n
pyroman
A person experiencing pyromania.

pyrope /ˈpaɪɹəʊp/ pyropes n
pyrop
(mineral) A variety of garnet, of a poppy or blood-red color, frequently with a tinge of orange. It is used as a gemstone.

pyrotechnics /ˌpaɪ.ɹə.ˈtɛk.nəks/ n
pyroteknik
The art and technology of fireworks and related military applications.

pyruvate /paɪˈɹuː.veɪt/ /pʌɪˈɹuː.veɪt/ pyruvates n
pyruvat
(biochemistry) A salt or ester of pyruvic acid.

pyruvic acid /paɪˌruː.vɪk ˈæs.ɪd/ /pʌɪˌruː.vɪk ˈas.ɪd/ n
pyrodruvsyra

python /ˈpaɪθɑn/ /ˈpaɪθən/ pythons n
pyton pytonorm
A type of large constricting snake.

pyx /pɪks/ pyxes n
pyxis
(Roman Catholicism, also, figurative) A small, usually round container used to hold the host, especially when bringing communion to the sick or others unable to attend Mass.

pâté /pæˈteɪ/ /ˈpæt.eɪ/ pâtés n
paté pastej
A finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables, sometimes with the addition of alcohol.

pétanque /pəˈtæŋk/ /pəˈtɑːŋk/ /pəˈtɒŋk/ n
pétanque
A form of boules originating from the south of France.

qoph /kɒf/ qophs n
qof
The nineteenth letter of many Semitic alphabets/abjads (Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic and others).

qua /kweɪ/ /kwɑː/ preposition
i egenskap av
as; in the capacity of; acting as

quack /kwæk/ quacks n
kvack
The sound made by a duck.
kvacksalvare
(pejorative) A fraudulent healer, especially a bombastic peddler in worthless treatments, a doctor who makes false diagnoses for monetary benefit, or an untrained or poorly trained doctor who uses fraudulent credentials to attract patients [from c. 1630]

quack /kwæk/ v
kvacka
To make a noise like a duck.

quackery quackeries n
kvacksalveri
(countable) An instance of practicing fraudulent medicine.

quacksalver /ˈkwæksælvə/ /ˈkwæksælvɚ/ quacksalvers n
kvacksalvare
(archaic) One falsely claiming to possess medical or other skills, especially one who dispenses potions, ointments, etc., supposedly having curative powers; a quack. [from c. 1570]

quad bike quad bikes n
fyrhjuling
A small off-road four-wheeled powered vehicle, especially of a design derived from a motorcycle, usually used for recreation or farm work.

quadrant /ˈkwɑd.ɹənt/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹənt/ quadrants n
kvadrant
One of the four sections made by dividing an area with two perpendicular lines.
(mathematics) One of the four regions of the Cartesian plane bounded by the x-axis and y-axis.
(geometry) One fourth of a circle or disc; a sector with an angle of 90°.

quadratic /kwɒdˈɹætɪk/ /kwəˈdɹætɪk/ adj
kvadratisk andragrads andragradspolynom
(mathematics) of a function, of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c .

quadravigesimal /ˌkwɒdˈɹɑvaɪd͡ʒɛsɪməl/ quadravigesimals n
quadravigesimala talsystemet
(arithmetic, computing, uncountable) A number system with base twenty-24, using the digits 0–9 and A–N (or Greek α-ω without numerals).

quadrilateral /ˌkwɑd.ɹəˈlæt.ɚ.əl/ quadrilaterals n
fyrhörning fyrkant
A polygon with four sides.

quadrilingual adj
fyrspråkig
Of a text, written in four languages.
Of a person, able to speak four languages.

quadrille /kwɒdˈɹɪl/ quadrilles n
kadrilj
A dance originating in the mid-1700s with four couples forming a square, rather much like the modern square dance.

quadrillion /kwɑˈdɹɪl.i.ən/ /kwɑˈdɹɪl.jən/ /kwɒˈdɹɪl.jən/ /kwɒˈdʒɹɪl.jən/ /kwɔˈdɹɘl.jɘn/ /kwɔˈdɹɪl.jən/ quadrillions numeral
biljard
(US, modern British and Australian, short scale) A thousand trillion (logic: 1,000 × 1,0004): 1 followed by fifteen zeros, 1015.
kvadriljon
(dated, UK, Australia, long scale) A million trillion (logic: 1,000,0004): 1 followed by twenty-four zeros, 1024.

quadruped /ˈkwɒdɹəpɛd/ quadrupeds n
fyrfotadjur fyrfoting tetrapod
A four-footed or four-legged animal.

quadrupedal adj
fyrbent fyrfota fyrfotad
Walking on four feet.

quadruple /kwɑˈdɹu.pəl/ /kwɑˈdɹʌp.əl/ /kwɒˈdɹuː.pəl/ /ˈkwɑd.ɹə.pəl/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹʊ.pəl/ adj
fyrdubbel fyrfaldig kvadrupel
Being four times as long, as big or as many of something.

quadruple /kwɑˈdɹu.pəl/ /kwɑˈdɹʌp.əl/ /kwɒˈdɹuː.pəl/ /ˈkwɑd.ɹə.pəl/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹʊ.pəl/ v
fyrdubbla
(transitive) To multiply by four.

quadruplet /kwɑˈdɹuplət/ /kwɑˈdɹuːplət/ /kwɑˈdɹʌplət/ /kwɒˈdɹʌplət/ quadruplets n
fyrling
One of a group of four, particularly one of four babies born from the same mother during the same birth.

quaestor /ˈkwistɚ/ /ˈkwiːstə/ quaestors n
kvestor
(historical) An Ancient Roman official responsible for public revenue and other financial affairs.

quaffle quaffles n
klonken
A ball used in the sports of Quidditch and Muggle Quidditch.

quagmire /ˈkwæɡ.maɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈkwæɡ.maɪəɹ/ /ˈkwɒɡ.maɪə(ɹ)/ quagmires n
moras gungfly sumpmark
A swampy, soggy area of ground.
träsk
(figuratively) A perilous, mixed up and troubled situation; a hopeless tangle.

quail /kweɪl/ /ˈkweɪ.əl/ quail quails n
vaktel
Any of various small game birds of the genera Coturnix, Anurophasis or Perdicula in the Old World family Phasianidae or of the New World family Odontophoridae.

quaint /kweɪnt/ [kʰweɪ̯nt] quainter quaintest adj
egendomlig kuriös märkvärdig sällsam
(now, _, dialectal) Strange or odd; unusual. [from 14th c.]
sirlig sällsam
(obsolete) Overly discriminating or needlessly meticulous; fastidious; prim. [15th–19th c.]
gammaldags gammalmodig ovanlig pittoresk sirlig sällsam
Pleasingly unusual; especially, having old-fashioned charm. [from 18th c.]

quake /kweɪk/ v
skaka
(intransitive) To tremble or shake.

qualification /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ qualifications n
merit
An ability or attribute that aids someone's chances of qualifying for something; specifically, completed professional training. [from 17th c.]

qualified /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪd/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ more qualified most qualified adj
kvalificerad yrkeskunnig
Meeting the standards, requirements, and training for a position.

qualify /ˈkwæl.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ v
kvalificera
To compete successfully in some stage of a competition and become eligible for the next stage.

qualifying qualifyings n
kvalificering
An examination that must be taken in order to qualify.

qualitative /ˈkwɑ.ləˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ /ˈkwɔl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ [ˈkwɑ.ləˌteɪ.ɾɪv] [ˈkwɔl.ɪ.ɾə.ɾɪv] more qualitative most qualitative adj
kvalitativ
Of descriptions or distinctions based on some quality rather than on some quantity.
kvalitativ kvalitativt
(chemistry) Of a form of analysis that yields the identity of a compound.

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwælɪtɪ/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwɔl.ə.ti/ [ˈkwɔɫ.ə.ti] [ˈkʰwɑ.lə.ɾi] more quality most quality adj
kvalitet kvalité
Being of good worth, well made, fit for purpose; of high quality.

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwælɪtɪ/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwɔl.ə.ti/ [ˈkwɔɫ.ə.ti] [ˈkʰwɑ.lə.ɾi] qualities n
kvalitet kvalité
(uncountable) Level of excellence.
kvalitet kvalité egenskap
(countable) Something that differentiates a thing or person.
stånd hög rang
(archaic) High social position. (See also the quality.)

quality of life qualities of life n
livskvalitet
The general well-being of something or someone.

quality-adjusted life year quality-adjusted life years n
kvalitetsjusterat levnadsår
(medicine, economics) A unit of measurement, equivalent to one year of life in perfect health, that can be used to decide whether a medical procedure is worthwhile for an individual.

qualm /kwæm/ /kwɑlm/ /kwɑm/ /kwɑːm/ /kwɔm/ /kwɔːm/ qualms n
betänklighet
A feeling of apprehension, doubt, fear etc. [from 16th c.]
samvetskval
(now, negative polarity) A prick of the conscience; a moral scruple, a pang of guilt. [from 17th c.]

quantifiable /ˈkwɑn.təˌfaɪ.ə.blə/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪˌfaɪ.ə.blə/ /ˈkwɔn.tɪˌfɑɪ.ə.blə/ [ˈkwɑn.ɾəˌfaɪ.ə.blə] more quantifiable most quantifiable adj
kvantifierbar
Capable of being quantified.

quantifier /ˈkwɑn.tə.faɪ.ɚ/ quantifiers n
kvantifikator kvantor
(logic) An operator, such as the universal quantifier (written as ∀) or the existential quantifier (∃), used in predicate calculus to indicate the degree that predicate is true for a specified set.

quantify /ˈkwɑn.təˌfaɪ/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪˌfaɪ/ /ˈkwɔn.tɪˌfɑɪ/ [ˈkwɑn.ɾəˌfaɪ] v
kvantifiera
(logic) To relate a statement (called a predicate) to a given set using a quantifier—either for all (denoted ∀) or there exists (denoted ∃).

quantitative /ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɑn.tɪˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɑn.əˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɒntətɪv/ /ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/ [ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.ɾɪv] [ˈkwɑn.əˌteɪ.ɾɪv] more quantitative most quantitative adj
kvantitativ
Of a measurement based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality
kvantitativ kvantitativt
(chemistry) Of a form of analysis that determines the amount of some element or compound in a sample

quantitative easing quantitative easings n
kvantitativa lättnader
(economics) A monetary policy in which the central bank increases the money supply in the banking system, as by purchasing bonds from banks.

quantity /ˈkwæn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwæn.tɪ.tɪ/ /ˈkwɑn(t)ɪti/ /ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɑnɾəɾi/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ [ˈkʰwɑn(tʰ)ɨtʰi] [ˈkʰwɑn(ɾ)ɨɾi] quantities n
kvantitet mängd
A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.
mängd antal
A specific measured amount.

quantization quantizations n
kvantisering

quantum /ˈkwɑntəm/ /ˈkwɒntəm/ [ˈkwɑɾ̃əm] [ˈkʰwɑn.tʰəm] adj
kvant-
(physics) Involving quanta, quantum mechanics or other aspects of quantum physics.

quantum /ˈkwɑntəm/ /ˈkwɒntəm/ [ˈkwɑɾ̃əm] [ˈkʰwɑn.tʰəm] quanta quantums n
kvantum kvantitet
(physics) The smallest possible, and therefore indivisible, unit of a given quantity or quantifiable phenomenon. [from 20th c.]

quantum entanglement quantum entanglements n
kvantmekanisk sammanflätning kvantsammanflätning
(quantum mechanics) A quantum mechanical phenomenon in which the quantum states of two or more objects have to be described with reference to each other, even though the individual objects are spatially separated.

quantum field theory quantum field theories n
kvantfältteori
(quantum mechanics) A theory of quantum fields; the result of applying second quantization to Classical Relativistic Field Theory.

quantum leap /ˈkwɒntəm liːp/ quantum leaps n
kvantsprång
(quantum mechanics) The discontinuous change of the state of an electron in an atom or molecule from one energy level to another.
(figurative) An abrupt, extreme change.

quantum mechanics n
kvantmekanik
(physics) The branch of physics which studies matter and energy at the level of atoms and other elementary particles, and substitutes probabilistic mechanisms in place of classical Newtonian ones.

quantum number quantum numbers n
kvanttal
(quantum mechanics) One of certain integers or half-integers that specify the state of a quantum mechanical system (such as an electron in an atom).

quantum physics n
kvantfysik
(physics) quantum mechanics

quantum state quantum states n
kvanttillstånd

quantum teleportation quantum teleportations n
kvantteleportering
(quantum mechanics) the instantaneous transference of a quantum state to a distant location using quantum entanglement and the transmission of classical information

quantum theory quantum theories n
kvantteori
(physics) A theory developed in the early 20th century, according to which nuclear and radiation phenomena can be explained by assuming that energy only occurs in discrete amounts called quanta.

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒrn̩tiːn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.taɪn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ /ˈkwɔɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkɔɹ.ən.tin/ quarantines n
karantän
(historical) A 40-day period formerly imposed by the French king upon warring nobles during which they were forbidden from exacting revenge or continuing to fight.
A period, instance, or state of isolation from the general public or from native livestock and flora enacted to prevent the spread of any contagious disease.
(figurative) A similar period, instance, or state of rigidly enforced or self-enforced detention or isolation.
A place where such isolation is enforced, a lazaret.
(politics, figurative) A blockade of trade, suspension of diplomatic relations, or other action whereby one country seeks to isolate another.

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒrn̩tiːn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.taɪn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ /ˈkwɔɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkɔɹ.ən.tin/ v
sätta i karantän
(intransitive) To enter or stay in quarantine, particularly to self-quarantine to avoid an epidemic disease.

quark /kwɑɹk/ /kwɑːk/ /kwɔɹk/ /kwɔːk/ n
kvark
(particle) In the Standard Model, an elementary subatomic particle that forms matter. They combine to form hadrons, such as protons and neutrons.
kvark kvarg
A soft creamy cheese, eaten throughout northern, central, eastern, and southeastern Europe as well as the Low Countries, very similar to cottage cheese except that it is usually not made with rennet.

quarrel /ˈkwɑɹəl/ /ˈkwɒɹ(ə)l/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ quarrels n
gräl dispyt
(countable) A dispute or heated argument (especially one that is verbal).
skäkta
(countable, archery, historical) An arrow or bolt for a crossbow or an arbalest, traditionally with the head square in its cross section.
oenighet
(countable) Often preceded by a form of to have: a basis or ground of dispute or objection; a complaint; also, a feeling or situation of ill will and unhappiness caused by this.

quarrel /ˈkwɑɹəl/ /ˈkwɒɹ(ə)l/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ v
gräla
krångla
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To argue fiercely; to contend; to squabble; to cease to be on friendly terms, to fall out.

quarry /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.i/ /ˈkwɒɹ.i/ quarries n
brott stenbrott kalkbrott skifferbrott
(mining) A site for mining stone, limestone, or slate.

quarry /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.i/ /ˈkwɒɹ.i/ v
bryta
(transitive) To obtain (or mine) stone by extraction from a quarry.

quart /kwɔɹt/ /kwɔːt/ /kɔɹt/ quarts n
quart
A unit of liquid capacity equal to two pints; one-fourth (quarter) of a gallon. Equivalent to 1.136 liters in the UK and 0.946 liter (liquid quart) or 1.101 liters (dry quart) in the U.S.

quarter /ˈk(w)oː.tɘ/ /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/ /ˈk(w)ɔːtə/ quarters n
kvartal
(now, historical) A fourth part of the night; one of the watches or divisions of the night. [from 14th c.]
kvartal fjärdedel kvart kvarts
(historical) A measure of length; originally a fourth part of an ell, now chiefly a fourth part of a yard. [from 14th c.]
stadsdel kvarter
A division or section of a town or city, especially having a particular character of its own, or associated with a particular group etc. [from 16th c.]

quarter of an hour quarters of an hour n
kvart
(time) fifteen minutes.

quarter rest quarter rests n
fjärdedelspaus
(music) A rest of the same duration as a quarter note.

quarterfinal quarterfinals n
kvartsfinal
(sports) One of the four competitions in a knockout tournament whose winners go on to play in the two semifinals.

quarterly adj
fyrdelad kvadrerad
(heraldry) (of a coat of arms) Divided into four parts crosswise.

quarterly adv
kvartalsvis
Once every quarter year (three months).

quartermaster /ˈk(w)ɔɹtɚˌmæstɚ/ /ˈkwɔːtɚˌmɑːstə/ quartermasters n
kvartermästare
(military rank) An officer whose duty is to provide quarters, provisions, storage, clothing, fuel, stationery, and transportation for a regiment or other body of troops, and superintend the supplies. Master of quartering.

quartet /kwɔː(ɹ)ˈtɛt/ quartets n
kvartett
(music) A group of four musicians who perform classical music together.
(music) A group of four singers, usually males, who sings together in four-part harmony.

quartic function quartic functions n
fjärdegradsfunktion
(mathematics) Any function of a polynomial whose greatest exponent is 4.

quartile /ˈkwɔː(ɹ)taɪl/ quartiles n
kvartil
(statistics) Any of the three points that divide an ordered distribution into four parts, each containing a quarter of the population.
(statistics) Any one of the four groups so divided.

quartz /k(w)ɔɹts/ /k(w)ɔːts/ quartzes n
kvarts
(mineral) The most abundant mineral on the earth's surface, of chemical composition silicon dioxide, SiO2. It occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous. Found in every environment.

quasar /ˈkweɪ.zɑɹ/ /ˈkweɪ.zɑː/ quasars n
kvasar
(galaxy) An extragalactic object, starlike in appearance, that is among the most luminous and (putatively) the most distant objects in the universe.

quatrain /ˈkwɒt.ɹeɪn/ quatrains n
fyrrading kvadernar kvatrin quatrain
A stanza of four lines.

quaver /ˈkweɪvə(ɹ)/ quavers n
skälva
A trembling of the voice, as in speaking or singing.
åttondelsnot
(music) an eighth note, drawn as a crotchet (quarter note) with a tail.

quay /keɪ/ /kiː/ /kweɪ/ quays n
kaj
(nautical) A stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels; a wharf.

queef /kwiːf/ queefs n
musprutt
(vulgar, slang) An emission of air from the vagina, especially when audible; vaginal flatulence.

queen /kwiːn/ [kʰw̥iːn] queens n
drottning dam
A female monarch.
A playing card with a depiction of a queen on it, generally ranking next below the king and above the jack in a given suit.
A chess piece that, under contemporary rules, is the most powerful, able to move any number of spaces horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
Worker bees around the queen (sense 6) of the hive, marked with a pink dot A reproductive female insect in a hive, such as an ant, bee, termite or wasp.
bög fjolla
(slang, sometimes, derogatory) A homosexual man, especially one regarded as effeminate.

queen /kwiːn/ [kʰw̥iːn] v
drottning göra till kröna
(transitive) To make a queen or (figuratively) to give the status of a queen.
gå i dam göra till drottning
(chess) To promote a pawn to a queen.

queen bee queen bees n
bidrottning
A reproductive female (especially the only one) in a colony of bees.

queen mother queen mothers n
drottningmoder
A widowed queen consort (a queen dowager) whose son or daughter from that marriage is the reigning monarch.

queen of clubs queens of clubs n
klöver dam
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

queen of diamonds queens of diamonds n
ruter dam
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

queen of hearts queens of hearts n
hjärter dam
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

queen of spades /kwiːn.əv.speɪdz/ queens of spades n
spader dam
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ queerer queerest adj
queer
(colloquial, sometimes, pejorative) Non-heterosexual or non-cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.
(broadly) Pertaining to sexual or gender behaviour or identity which does not conform to conventional heterosexual or cisgender norms, assumptions etc. [from 20th c.]

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ more queer most queer adv
fett grymt
(Ireland) Very, extremely.

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ queers n
bög gay

queer anarchism n
queeranarkism
(politics, economics) An anarchist school of thought advocating anarchism as means of achieving rights and liberation for queer/LGBT people (i.e. gay/lesbian, bisexual and transgender people)

queerplatonic more queerplatonic most queerplatonic adj
queerplatonisk
(neologism, of a relationship) Not romantic and (usually) not sexual, but sharing a stronger emotional bond than typical in a friendship.

quell /kwɛl/ quells n
kuva
A subduing.

quench /kwɛnt͡ʃ/ v
släcka
(transitive) To satisfy, especially a literal or figurative thirst.
(transitive) To extinguish or put out (as a fire or light).

quern /kwɜːn/ /kwɝn/ querns n
kvarn
A mill for grinding corn, especially a handmill made of two circular stones.

query /ˈkwɛ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪə.ɹi/ queries n
fråga
A question, an inquiry (US), an enquiry (UK).

query /ˈkwɛ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪə.ɹi/ v
betvivla ifrågasätta
(intransitive) To ask a question.
(transitive) To question or call into doubt.

query language query languages n
frågespråk
(databases, programming) Any of several generalized computer languages in which users may extract data from selected records in a database

quest /kwɛst/ quests n
mål resa strävan uppdrag
A journey or effort in pursuit of a goal (often lengthy, ambitious, or fervent); a mission.

question /ˈkwɛ.ʃən/ /ˈkwɛstjən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃ(t͡ʃ)ɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃtən/ /ˈkwɛʃt͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛʔ.ʃən/ questions n
fråga spörsmål spörjning
A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.
fråga
A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.
tvivel fråga
A doubt or challenge about the truth, accuracy, or validity of a matter.

question /ˈkwɛ.ʃən/ /ˈkwɛstjən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃ(t͡ʃ)ɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃtən/ /ˈkwɛʃt͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛʔ.ʃən/ v
fråga
(transitive) To ask questions of; to interrogate; to ask for information.
ifrågasätta
(transitive) To raise doubts about; have doubts about.

question mark /ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)n ˌmɑɹk/ /ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)n ˌmɑːk/ /ˈkwɛʃ-/ question marks n
frågetecken
(typography) The punctuation mark "?", used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.
Polygonia interrogationis, a North American nymphalid butterfly with a silver mark on the underside of its hindwing resembling a question mark (sense 1).

questionable /ˈkwɛst͡ʃənəbl̩/ more questionable most questionable adj
tvivelaktig tveksam
Problematic; open to doubt or challenge.
diskutabel tvivelaktig diskuterbar disputabel dubiös misstänkt
Of dubious respectability or morality.

questionnaire /ˌk(w)ɛstjəˈnɛə/ /ˌk(w)ɛstʃəˈnɛə/ /ˌkwɛs.t͡ʃəˈnɛɹ/ questionnaires n
enkät
A form containing a list of questions; a means of gathering information for a survey

queue /kju/ /kjuː/ queues n
kö väntelista
A waiting list or other means of organizing people or objects into a first-come-first-served order.
kö stack
(computing) A data structure in which objects are added to one end, called the tail, and removed from the other, called the head (in the case of a FIFO queue). The term can also refer to a LIFO queue or stack where these ends coincide. [from 20th c.]
svans
(heraldry) An animal's tail. [from 16th c.]

queue /kju/ /kjuː/ v
köa
(intransitive) To put oneself or itself at the end of a waiting line.

queue up v
köa
(computing, informal, transitive) To enqueue (something): to add (it) to a queue.

queueing theory n
köteori
(mathematics) The study of the behaviour of queues, and of stochastic processes modelled on them.

quiche /kiːʃ/ quiches n
paj quiche
A pie made primarily of egg and cream, perhaps mixed with chopped meat or vegetables, in a pastry crust.

quick /kwɪk/ [kʰw̥ɪk] more quick most quick quicker quickest adj
snabb rapp kvick
Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
snabb hastig kvick
Occurring in a short time; happening or done rapidly.
kvick rapp
Lively, fast-thinking, witty, intelligent.
Mentally agile, alert, perceptive.
ilsk ilsken lättretlig
(of people or tempers) Easily aroused to anger; quick-tempered.
kvick
(archaic) Alive, living.
(archaic, of water) Flowing, not stagnant.
(archaic) Burning, flammable, fiery.

quick /kwɪk/ [kʰw̥ɪk] quicker quickest adv
fort snabbt
Quickly, in a quick manner.
Answer quickly.

quick /kwɪk/ [kʰw̥ɪk] quicks n
nagelbädd
Raw or sensitive flesh, especially that underneath finger and toe nails.

quick as a flash adv
blixtsnabbt
(idiom, simile) Extremely quickly.

quickie /ˈkwɪki/ quickies n
snabbis
(colloquial) Something made or done swiftly.
(colloquial, by extension) A brief sexual encounter.

quicklime quicklimes n
bränd kalk kalk osläckt kalk
Calcium oxide, which is produced by heating (calcining) limestone and gives slaked lime on treatment with water.

quicksand quicksands n
kvicksand
Wet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.

quicksilver /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvɚ/ n
kvicksilver
The metal mercury.

quickwitted /ˌkwɪkˈwɪt.ɪd/ [ˌkwɪkˈwɪɾ.ɪd] more quickwitted most quickwitted adj
kvicktänkt snabbtänkt
Mentally keen and alert.

quid pro quo /ˌkwɪd.pɹoʊˈkwoʊ/ /ˌkwɪd.pɹəʊˈkwəʊ/ quae pro quibus quid pro quibus quid pro quos n
tjänster och gentjänster
A usually non-monetary exchange transaction, or series or process of exchange transactions.
An equal or fair transaction or series of process of exchange transactions; tit for tat.

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ more quiet most quiet quieter quietest adj
tyst stilla
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
lugn
Having little motion or activity; calm.
Not busy, of low quantity.
tyst
Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ quiets n
tystnad
The absence of sound; quietness.
lugn
The absence of movement; stillness, tranquility.

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ v
tysta tystna
(transitive) To cause (someone or something) to become quiet.
tystna
(intransitive) To become quiet or calm.

quiet as a mouse phraseologicalUnit
tyst som en mus
(simile, idiom) Very quiet, so as to not be heard.

quietism quietisms n
kvietism
A form of mysticism involving quiet contemplation.
A state of passive quietness.

quietness quietnesses n
tystnad
Absence of sound; silence or hush.
lugn ro stillhet
Absence of disturbance; calm, stillness or serenity.

quill /kwɪl/ [kʰw̥ɪl] quills n
vingpenna fjäderpenna gåspenna
A pen made from a feather.
Something having the form of a quill, such as the fold or plain of a ruff, or (weaving) a spindle, or spool, upon which the thread for the woof is wound in a shuttle.
bläckpenna
(by extension) Any pen.
pigg
A sharply pointed, barbed, and easily detached needle-like structure that grows on the skin of a porcupine or hedgehog as a defense against predators. [from early 17th c.]

quilt /kwɪlt/ [kʰw̥ɪlt] quilts n
täcke
A bed covering consisting of two layers of fabric stitched together, with insulation between, often having a decorative design.

quince /kwɪns/ quinces n
kvitten
(countable) The deciduous tree bearing such fruit, native to Asia.

quinine /kwɪˈniːn/ /ˈkwaɪ.naɪn/ /ˈkwɪn.aɪn/ /ˈkwɪn.iːn/ quinines n
kinin
(pharmaceutical drug) An alkaloid with the chemical formula C₂₀H₂₄N₂O₂ originally derived from cinchona bark (from plants of the genus Cinchona) used to treat malaria and as an ingredient of tonic water, which presents as a bitter colourless powder; also, a drug containing quinine or a chemical compound derived from it. [from early 19th c.]

quinoa /kiˈnoʊ.ə/ /kiːˈnəʊ.ə/ /ˈkinˌwɑ/ /ˈkiːn.wɑː/ quinoas n
quinoa mjölmålla
A goosefoot (Chenopodium quinoa) native to the Andes and cultivated for its edible seeds.

quintessence /kwɪn.ˈtɛs.əns/ /kwɪn.ˈtɛs.ɪns/ quintessences n
kvintessens
A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.

quintet /kwɪnˈtɛt/ quintets n
kvintett
(music) A composition (a type of chamber music) in five parts (typically each a singer or instrumentalist, sometimes several musicians)
(music) A group of five musicians, fit to play such a piece of music together
Any group of five members

quintic function quintic functions n
femtegradsfunktion
(mathematics) Any function of a polynomial whose greatest exponent is 5.

quintillion /kwɪnˈtɪljən/ quintillions numeral
triljon
(US, modern British & Australian, short scale) A billion billion: 1 followed by eighteen zeros, 1018.

quintuplet /kwɪnˈtjuːplət/ /kwɪnˈtuplət/ /kwɪnˈtʌplət/ quintuplets n
femling
One of a group of five, particularly babies born from the same mother during the same birth.

quip /kwɪp/ [kʰw̥ɪp] quips n
kvickhet
A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort or comeback; a gibe.

quirk /kwɜːk/ /kwɝk/ quirks n
egenhet besynnerlighet egendomlighet underlighet
An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone.

quirky /ˈkwɜːki/ quirkier quirkiest adj
besynnerlig egendomlig
Given to quirks or idiosyncrasies; strange in a somewhat silly, awkward manner, potentially cute.

quisling /ˈkwɪz.lɪŋ/ quislings n
quisling femtekolonnare landsförrädare
(pejorative) A traitor who collaborates with the enemy. [from 1940]

quit /kwɪt/ [kʰw̥ɪt] v
sluta lämna upphöra höra upp sluta upp
(transitive) To set at rest; to free, as from anything harmful or oppressive; to relieve; to clear; to liberate.

quite /kwaɪt/ adv
fullständigt helt komplett
To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely.
alldeles sannerligen verkligen
In a fully justified sense; truly, perfectly, actually.
ganska tämligen rätt rätt så
To a moderate extent or degree; somewhat, rather. [from 19th c.]

quite a few determiner
ganska många
An indefinite and somewhat large number; more than a few; a fair number of.

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvɚ/ quivers n
koger skakar
(weaponry) A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvɚ/ v
darra skälva
(intransitive) To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion.

quixotic /kiˈɑtɪk/ /kiːˈzɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/ /kwɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ more quixotic most quixotic adj
donquijotisk romanesk äventyrlig
Resembling or characteristic of the Spanish chivalric hero Don Quixote; possessed with or resulting from the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic.

quiz /kwɪz/ [kʰw̥ɪz] quizzes n
frågesport frågespel
A competition in the answering of questions.

quod erat demonstrandum quae erant demonstranda phraseologicalUnit
vilket skulle bevisas vilket skulle visas

quoit /kweɪt/ /kwɔɪt/ /kɔɪt/ quoits n
ring
A flat disc of metal or stone thrown at a target in the game of quoits.

quokka /ˈkwɒkə/ quokkas n
quokka kortsvansvallaby
A cat-sized marsupial, Setonix brachyurus, of southwestern Australia.

quoll /ˈkwoʊl/ /ˈkwɒl/ /ˈkwəʊl/ quolls n
pungmård
Any of the various carnivorous marsupials of the genus Dasyurus found in Australia and New Guinea, roughly the size of a cat.

quorum /ˈkwɔː.ɹəm/ /ˈkwɔːɹəm/ quora quorums n
kvorum beslutsmässighet
The minimum number of members required for a group to officially conduct business and to cast votes, often but not necessarily a majority or supermajority.

quota /ˈkwoʊtə/ /ˈkwəʉtə/ /ˈkwəʊtə/ [ˈkwoʊɾə] [ˈkwəʉɾə] quotas n
kvot andel
A proportional part or share; the share or proportion assigned to each in a division.
kvot
A prescribed number or percentage that may serve as, for example, a maximum, a minimum, or a goal.
kvot importkvot
(business, economics) A restriction on the import of something to a specific quantity.

quotation /kwoʊˈteɪʃən/ quotations n
offert
A price that has been quoted for buying or selling.

quotation dash quotation dashes n
pratminus talstreck
A dash used to introduce a line of dialogue.

quotation marks /kwoʊˈteɪʃən mɑɹks/ /kwəʊˈteɪʃən mɑːks/ n
anföringstecken citationstecken
Note: These languages use “◌”-style marks or other styles as indicated. Some are singular and some plural.

quote /kwəʊt/ quotes n
citat citationstecken
A quotation; a statement attributed to a person.
anbud offert
A summary of work to be done with a set price.

quote /kwəʊt/ v
citera anbud offerera
(transitive) To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price.

quotient /ˈkwoʊʃənt/ /ˈkwəʊʃənt/ quotients n
kvot
(arithmetic) The number (either a fraction or an integer) resulting from the division of one number by another.
(mathematics) By analogy, the result of any process that is the inverse of multiplication as defined for any mathematical entities other than numbers.
(obsolete, rare) A quotum or quota.

rabbi /ˈɹæ.baɪ/ rabbies rabbis n
rabbin rabbi
A Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions.

rabbinic /ɹəˈbɪnɪk/ /ˌɹæˈbɪnɪk/ adj
rabbinsk
Relating to rabbis.
Formulated or enacted by rabbis.

rabbit /ˈɹæbət/ /ˈɹæbɪt/ rabbits n
kanin
A mammal of the family Leporidae, with long ears, long hind legs and a short, fluffy tail.

rabbit food rabbit foods n
kaninfoder kaninmat
A type of food specially formulated for the feeding of rabbits
kaninmat
(informal, derogatory) Salad vegetables, such as carrots, celery or lettuce.

rabbit hole rabbit holes n
kaningryt kaninhål kaninhåla
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rabbit,‎ hole. The entrance to a rabbit warren or burrow; the whole warren or burrow.
distraktion tidsdödare utsvävning
(by extension) A time-consuming tangent or detour, often one from which it is difficult to extricate oneself.

rabbit hutch rabbit hutches n
kaninbur
A cage for keeping a rabbit or rabbits.

rabbit starvation n
kaninsvält
A form of acute malnutrition caused by excess consumption of any lean meat (such as rabbit), coupled with a lack of nutrients and usually other stressors such as a cold or dry environment.

rabble /ˈɹæbəl/ rabbles n
pöbel
(derogatory) The mass of common people; the lowest class of populace. [from 1550s]

rabid /ˈɹeɪbɪd/ /ˈɹæbɪd/ rabider rabidest adj
rabiat
(by extension) Furious; raging; extremely violent.
(figurative) Very extreme, unreasonable, or fanatical in opinion; excessively zealous.

rabies /ˈɹeɪ.biːz/ n
rabies
(disease) An infectious disease caused by species of Lyssavirus that causes acute encephalitis in warm-blooded animals and people, characterised by abnormal behaviour such as biting, excitement, aggressiveness, and dementia, followed by paralysis and death.

rabona rabonas n
rabona

raccoon /ɹæˈkun/ /ɹəˈkun/ /ɹəˈkuːn/ raccoons n
tvättbjörn
An omnivorous, nocturnal mammal native to North America, typically with a mixture of gray, brown, and black fur, a mask-like marking around the eyes and a striped tail; Procyon lotor.
Any mammal of the genus Procyon.
halvbjörn
Any mammal of the subfamily Procyoninae, a procyonine.
Any mammal of the family Procyonidae, a procyonid.

raccoon dog raccoon dogs n
mårdhund
The canid Nyctereutes procyonoides, the only extant species in the genus Nyctereutes of the Canidae or dog family, native to East Asia and widely introduced elsewhere in other cool parts of Eurasia.

race /ɹeɪs/ races n
lopp kapplöpning
A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective.
ras
A large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of a common heritage.
A group of sentient beings, particularly people, distinguished by common ancestry, heritage or characteristics (see Wikipedia's article on historical definitions of race):
A large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of common physical characteristics, such as skin color or hair type.
A large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of shared characteristics or qualities, for example social qualities.
(biology) A population geographically separated from others of its species that develops significantly different characteristics; a mating group.
(animal husbandry) A breed or strain of domesticated animal.
lagerbana
(engineering) A ring with a groove in which rolling elements (such as balls) ride, forming part of a rolling-element bearing (for example, a ball bearing).

race against time races against time n
kamp mot klockan
(idiomatic) A situation in which something must be done hurriedly, before a deadline.

race baiting n
rashets

race car race cars n
racerbil
A car designed for use on racetracks in motor racing events.

race hatred n
rashat
Hatred towards an ethnic group.

race traitor race traitors n
rasförrädare

race-baiter race-baiters n
rashetsare

racehorse racehorses n
tävlingshäst
A horse that competes in races.

raceme /ɹeɪˈsim/ /ɹəˈsim/ /ˈɹæsim/ /ˈɹæsiːm/ racemes n
botrytisk blomställning centripetal inflorenscens obegränsad blomställning racemös blomställning
(botany) An indeterminate inflorescence in which the flowers are arranged along a single central axis.

racer /ˈɹeɪsə/ /ˈɹeɪsəɹ/ racers n
racerförare
Someone who takes part in a race.
racer racerbil
A vehicle or other device used for, or designed specifically for, racing.

racerback racerbacks n
brottarrygg
An item of clothing, such as a shirt or bra, with straps that meet high on the back.

racetrack /ˈɹeɪsˌtɹæk/ racetracks n
racerbana
A course over which any type of races are run.

racewalking n
gång
(sports) A sport in which people try to walk as fast as possible, subject to the constraint that at least one foot must be on the ground at all time (or else they would be running).

rachitis /ɹəˈkaɪtɪs/ n
rakit rakitis engelska sjukan
(disease) Rickets.

racial /ˈɹeɪʃəl/ more racial most racial adj
rasmässig ras
Of or relating to a race (or a people).

racial discrimination n
rasdiskriminering
Discrimination on grounds of race or ethnicity.

racism /ˈɹeɪsɪzm̩/ racisms n
rasism
Prejudice or discrimination based upon race or ethnicity; (countable) an action of such discrimination.

racist /ˈɹeɪ.sɪst/ /ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/ more racist most racist adj
rasistisk
Constituting, exhibiting, advocating, or pertaining to racism.

racist /ˈɹeɪ.sɪst/ /ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/ racists n
rasist
A person who believes in or supports racism; a person who believes that a particular race is superior to others, or who discriminates against other races.

rack /ɹæk/ racks n
klädhängare
Any of various kinds of frame for holding luggage or other objects on a vehicle or vessel.
sträckbänk
(historical) A device, incorporating a ratchet, used to torture victims by stretching them beyond their natural limits.
revbensspjäll
A cut of meat involving several adjacent ribs.
hylla
(slang, vulgar) A woman's breasts.

racket /ˈɹækɪt/ rackets n
racket
(countable, sports) An implement with a handle connected to a round frame strung with wire, sinew, or plastic cords, and used to hit a ball, such as in tennis or a birdie in badminton.
oväsen
A loud noise.

radar /ˈɹeɪ.dɑɹ/ /ˈɹeɪ.dɑː(ɹ)/ [ˈɹeɪ.ɾɑɹ] radars n
radar
(uncountable) A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of sent radio waves (usually microwaves) reflected from their surfaces

radar gun radar guns n
laserpistol
A hand-held (or mounted) device that emits a radar beam and uses the Doppler effect to measure the velocity of moving objects (especially traffic).

radial /ˈɹeɪdi.əl/ more radial most radial adj
radiell
Arranged like rays that radiate from, or converge to a common centre.

radian /ˈɹeɪdiən/ radians n
radian
(geometry) In the International System of Units, the derived unit of plane angular measure of angle equal to the angle subtended at the centre of a circle by an arc of its circumference equal in length to the radius of the circle. Symbol: rad.

radiant /ˈɹeɪ.di.ənt/ more radiant most radiant adj
strålande
Radiating light and/or heat.

radiate /ˈɹeɪdi.ət/ /ˈɹeɪdieɪt/ v
lysa upp stråla upplysa utstråla

radiation /ɹaɪ.di.ˈaɪ.ʃən/ /ɹæ.di.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɹeɪ.di.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ radiations n
strålning utstrålning
The shooting forth of anything from a point or surface, like diverging rays of light.
strålning
The process of radiating waves or particles.
The transfer of energy via radiation.
Radioactive energy.

radiation dose radiation doses n
strålningsdos
(physics) The amount of radiation to which something is exposed.

radiator /ˈreːdijeː(j)tɐ/ /ˈrædɪeɪ̯tə/ /ˈrɛjdɪjɛjtə/ /ˈɹej.di(j)ˌej.tɚ/ radiators n
kylare radiator
(automotive) A device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air, through metal fins.
element värmeelement
(of buildings) A finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room.

radical /ˈɹædɪkəl/ more radical most radical adj
radikal
Favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter.
(math) Relating to a radix or mathematical root.

radical /ˈɹædɪkəl/ radicals n
radikal

radical feminism radical feminisms n
radikalfeminism

radicalism radicalisms n
radikalism

radicalization radicalizations n
radikalisering
the process of radicalizing

radicalize v
radikalisera
(intransitive) To become radical; to adopt a radical political stance.

radio /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ/ radios n
radio
(uncountable) The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.
(countable) A device that can transmit radio signals.
radio radioapparat
(countable) A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.

radio direction finder radio direction finders n
radiopejlapparat

radio drama /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ dɹɑmə/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ dɹɑːmə/ radio dramas n
radioteater
Dramatized, purely acoustic performance, broadcast on radio or published on audio media, such as tape or CD.

radio signal radio signals n
radiosignal
a signal, which can vary in strength due to various factors, transmitted and received by radio by means of radio waves.

radio silence /ˈɹeɪ.di.oʊ ˌsaɪ.ləns/ /ˈɹeɪ.di.əʊ ˌsaɪ.ləns/ radio silences n
radiotystnad
(figurative) A period of time during which nothing is heard from a person or organization, especially when such communication would normally be expected.

radio station radio stations n
radiostation
An installation of a radio transmitter, and possibly a receiver, for the purpose of broadcasting or communication; usually refers to a broadcast station in non-technical usage.

radio telescope radio telescopes n
radioteleskop
(astronomy) A device for observing astronomical sources of radio waves, normally having one or more large parabolic dishes.

radio wave radio waves n
radiovåg
(physics) electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength between about .5 centimeters and 30,000 meters; used for the broadcasting of radio and television signals.

radio-controlled adj
radiostyrd
Controlled remotely using radio signals.

radio-controlled car radio-controlled cars n
radiobil
a model car controlled by radio waves from a battery-powered remote control unit.

radioactive /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈaktɪv/ /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/ more radioactive most radioactive adj
radioaktiv
Exhibiting radioactivity.

radioactive decay radioactive decays n
radioaktivt sönderfall sönderfall
(physics) Any of several processes by which unstable nuclei emit subatomic particles and/or ionizing radiation and disintegrate into one or more smaller nuclei.

radioactive fallout radioactive fallouts n
radioaktivt nedfall
Material settling from a radioactive plume, and its subsequent surface deposition.

radioactive waste radioactive wastes n
kärnkraftsavfall radioaktivt avfall
Waste containing radioactive nuclides.

radioactivity radioactivities n
radioaktivitet
Spontaneous emission of ionizing radiation as a consequence of a nuclear reaction, or directly from the breakdown of an unstable nucleus.
The radiation so emitted; including gamma rays, alpha particles, neutrons, electrons, positrons, etc.

radiocarbon dating radiocarbon datings n
C14-datering kol-14-datering radiokoldatering
(physics, archaeology, paleontology) A method of estimating the age of an artifact or biological vestige based on the relative amounts of the different isotopes of carbon present in a sample.

radiogramophone radiogramophones n
radiogrammofon
(radio, historical) A gramophone record player that incorporates a radio receiver. [from 20th c.]

radiograph radiographs n
röntgenbild röntgenfoto
An image, often a photographic negative, produced by radiation other than ordinary light; especially an X-ray photograph.

radiometer radiometers n
radiometer
A device that measures radiant energy.

radiotelephony n
radiotelefoni
the transmission of sound (in both directions) using modulated radio waves rather than wires

radish /ˈɹadɪʃ/ /ˈɹædɪʃ/ /ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ radishes n
rädisa rättika
A plant of the Brassicaceae family, Raphanus sativus or Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus, having an edible root.

radium /ˈɹeɪ.di.əm/ /ˈɹeɪ.dɪ.əm/ radiums n
radium
The chemical element (symbol Ra) with an atomic number of 88. It is a soft, shiny and silvery radioactive alkaline earth metal.

radius /ˈɹeɪ.di.əs/ radii radiuses n
radie
(geometry) The length of this line segment.

radon /ˈɹeɪdɒn/ n
radon
The chemical element (symbol Rn, formerly Ro) with atomic number 86. It is an odorless, colorless, chemically inert but radioactive noble gas.

raffle /ˈɹæfl̩/ raffles n
tombola utlottning
A drawing, often held as a fundraiser, in which tickets or chances are sold to win a prize.

raffle /ˈɹæfl̩/ v
lotta ut utlotta
(transitive, often with off) To award something by means of a raffle or random drawing.

raft /ɹæft/ /ɹɑːft/ rafts n
flotte
A flat-bottomed craft able to float and drift on water, used for transport or as a waterborne platform.

rafter /ˈɹæftəɹ/ /ˈɹɑːftə(ɹ)/ rafters n
taksparre sparre
(architecture) One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.

rag /ɹæɡ/ rags n
trasa lapp
A piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning, patching, etc.; a tattered piece of cloth; a shred or tatter.

rag doll rag dolls n
trasdocka
A doll made from cloth and stuffed with rags.

rag rug rag rugs n
trasmatta
A rug made of odd scraps of fabric.

raga ragas n
raga
(countable, music genre) Any of various melodic forms used in Indian classical music, or a piece of music composed in such a form.

rage /ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ rages n
ilska ursinne vrede raseri
Violent uncontrolled anger.

ragequit /ˈɹeɪd͡ʒˌkwɪt/ v
ragequitta
(intransitive, slang, video games) To quit an online video game in anger.

raggedy /ˈɹæɡɪdi/ raggedier raggediest adj
feschlig luggsliten sliten
(of clothing) Torn, ragged or tattered.

ragman ragmen n
lumpsamlare
A person who collects and sells unwanted household items such as rags and other refuse for a living, a rag and bone man.

ragout /ɹæˈɡuː/ /ˈɹæɡuː/ ragouts n
ragu
a stew of meat and vegetables mixed together

ragpicker ragpickers n
lumpsamlare
A person who collects and sells unwanted household items such as rags and other refuse for a living, a rag and bone man (UK) or ragman (US).

rags to riches n
från koja till slott
(mostly, attributive) From poverty to exceptional wealth.

ragtag more ragtag most ragtag adj
brokig
Very diverse; having irregular and dissimilar components.

raid /ɹeɪd/ raids n
razzia räd
An attack or invasion for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering.

rail /ɹeɪl/ [ɹeɪɫ] rails n
räcke
A horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier; a railing.
rall
Any of several birds in the family Rallidae.
skena räls
The metal bar forming part of the track for a railroad.
slå spröjs
A horizontal piece of wood that serves to separate sections of a door or window.

rail /ɹeɪl/ [ɹeɪɫ] v
tåga
(intransitive) To travel by railway.
raljera skälla smäda
To complain violently (against, about).

rail yard rail yards n
bangård
A complex of branching railway lines and other infrastructure in which locomotives and rolling stock are stored and rearranged.

railcar railcars n
rälsbuss
(rail) A self-propelled railway vehicle for passengers, similar to a bus.
rälsbuss motorvagn
(rail) A powered single railway vehicle designed for passenger transport, with a driver's cab in both ends; Not to be confused with motor coach/motorcar, which is a powered railway vehicle capable to haul a train.

railing /ˈɹeɪlɪŋ/ railings n
räcke staket
A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.

railroad car railroad cars n
järnvägsvagn tågvagn
(US) Any railway vehicle or rolling stock.

railroad tie railroad ties n
sliper syll
(rail transport, US) A heavy, preserved piece of hewn timber laid crossways to and supporting the rails of a railroad or a member of similar shape and function of another material such as concrete.

railroad track railroad tracks n
järnvägsspår
(rail, US) A pair of formed steel rails, separated and supported usually on wooden or concrete ties or sleepers, forming a track along which flange-wheeled railroad vehicles may travel.

railway /ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/ railways n
järnväg
(chiefly, UK, Ireland, and, Commonwealth) A transport system using rails used to move passengers or goods.
järnväg järnvägsspår räls
(chiefly, UK, Ireland, and, Commonwealth) A track, consisting of parallel rails, over which wheeled vehicles such as trains may travel.

railway gun railway guns n
järnvägsartilleri
(military) A massive and heavy mobile artillery gun, built, transported by, and fired from a specially designed rail car.

railway line railway lines n
järnvägslinje
(chiefly, UK) A group of railway tracks running parallel, allowing one track to be used for each direction (a double-track railway line), or allowing segregation of fast trains from stopping trains (a four-track railway line).

railway station railway stations n
järnvägsstation
(British) A place where trains stop for passengers to embark and disembark.

railway track railway tracks n
järnvägsräls järnvägsspår
A pair of parallel rails along which a railway train runs.

rain /ɹeɪn/ rains n
regn regnväder
Condensed water falling from a cloud.
regn
(figuratively) Any matter moving or falling, usually through air, and especially if liquid or otherwise figuratively identifiable with raindrops.
(figuratively) An instance of particles or larger pieces of matter moving or falling through air.

rain /ɹeɪn/ v
regna
(impersonal) To have rain fall from the sky.
regna låta något hagla låta något regna
(transitive) To issue (something) in large quantities.

rain cats and dogs v
ösregna spöregna stå som spön i backen
(impersonal, idiomatic) To rain very heavily.

rain cloud rain clouds n
regnmoln
A cloud from which rain is falling or may fall.

rain gauge rain gauges n
nederbördsmätare regnmätare pluviometer
(meteorology) A device used in meteorology to measure rainfall.

rain gutter rain gutters n
hängränna takränna
Any gutter designed to carry away rain, such as an eavestrough on a building or a drain on a motor vehicle's roof rack.

rain tree rain trees n
regnträd
A tropical American tree (Albizia saman) having bipinnate leaves, globose clusters of flowers with crimson stamens, and sweet-pulp pods eaten by cattle, also used as an ornamental.
Philenoptera violacea-träd
Philenoptera violacea (apple-leaf), native to Africa.

rainbow /ˈɹeɪmboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ rainbows n
regnbåge
A multicoloured arch in the sky, produced by prismatic refraction of light within droplets of rain in the air.

rainbow family rainbow families n
regnbågsfamilj
A family in which both the parents are LGBT+.

rainbow flag rainbow flags n
regnbågsflagga
A rainbow-striped flag, typically consisting of six horizontal bars (from top to bottom: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet), used as a symbol of LGBT pride and LGBT social movements.

rainbow trout rainbow trout rainbow trouts n
regnbågslax
regnbågsforell
(usually, countable) A trout of the species Oncorhynchus mykiss, that has black spots and a pink streak running along the body.

raincoat /ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/ /ˈɹeɪnkəʊt/ raincoats n
regnkappa regnrock regnjacka
A waterproof coat to be worn in the rain.

raindrop /ˈɹeɪndɹɑp/ /ˈɹeɪndɹɒp/ raindrops n
regndroppe
A single droplet of rainwater that has just fallen or is falling from the sky.

raindrop cake raindrop cakes n
regndroppskaka
A dessert made with water and agar which resembles a drop of water, sometimes with fruit suspended inside (first popular in Japan circa 2014).

rainfall rainfalls n
nederbörd regn
(meteorology) the amount of rain that falls on a single occasion

rainforest rainforests n
regnskog
A forest in a climate with high annual rainfall and no dry season.

rains /ɹeɪnz/ n
regn
A rainy season; monsoon

rainstick /ˈreɪnstɪk/ rainsticks n
regnpinne
A hollow tube partially filled with pebbles or beans, and with small pins or thorns arranged helically on its inner surface, so that it produces a rain-like sound when upended.

rainwater rainwaters n
regnvatten
Water (for a house etc) sourced from rain which has not joined a spring, stream or river, pond, lake or sea.

rainwear n
regnkläder regnplagg
Clothing worn as protection from rain.

rainy /ˈɹeɪni/ rainier rainiest adj
regnig
Pouring with rain; wet; showery

rainy season rainy seasons n
regnperiod regntid
The portion of the year during which the most rain falls.

raise /ɹeɪz/ raises n
löneförhöjning lönehöjning löneökning
(US) Ellipsis of pay raise.: an increase in wages or salary.
höjning
(poker) A bet that increases the previous bet.

raise /ɹeɪz/ v
uppfostra höja dra in samla in
To bring into being; to produce; to cause to arise, come forth, or appear.
höja
(poker, intransitive) To respond to a bet by increasing the amount required to continue in the hand.
upphöja
(arithmetic) To exponentiate, to involute.

raise one's voice v
höja rösten

raise the bar v
höja ribban
(idiomatic) To raise standards or expectations, especially by creating something to a higher standard.

raised bog raised bogs n
mosse

raisin /ˈɹeɪzən/ /ˈɹiːzən/ raisins n
russin
A dried grape.

raison d'être /ˌɹeɪzɒ̃ ˈdɛtɹə/ /ˌɹɛzɒ̃ ˈdɛtɹə/ raison d'être raison d'êtres raisons d'être n
existensberättigande
Reason for being. The claimed reason for the existence of something or someone; the sole or ultimate purpose of something or someone.

rajah /ˈɹɑː.d͡ʒə/ /ˈɹɑː.ʒə/ rajahs n
radja raja
A Hindu prince or ruler in India.

rake /ɹeɪk/ rakes n
kratta räfsa raka
(agriculture, horticulture) A garden tool with a row of pointed teeth fixed to a long handle, used for collecting debris, grass, etc., for flattening the ground, or for loosening soil; also, a similar wheel-mounted tool drawn by a horse or a tractor.
radda
(Britain, originally, Northern England, Scotland) A series, a succession; specifically (rail transport) a set of coupled rail vehicles, normally coaches or wagons.

rake /ɹeɪk/ v
finkamma rafsa raka
(ambitransitive, figurative) To search through (thoroughly).
kratta räfsa peppra raka
(ambitransitive, also, figurative) To move (a beam of light, a glance with the eyes, etc.) across (something) with a long side-to-side motion; specifically (often, military) to use a weapon to fire at (something) with a side-to-side motion; to spray with gunfire.
kratta räfsa raka
To act upon with a rake, or as if with a rake.

raking rakings n
krattande krattning
The act or process of using a rake; the going over a space with a rake.
krattad
A space gone over with a rake; also, the work done, or the quantity of hay, grain, etc., collected, by going once over a space with a rake.

rale /ɹeɪl/ /ɹæl/ /ɹɑl/ /ɹɑːl/ rales n
rassel
(medicine, now, chiefly, in plural) An abnormal clicking, rattling or crackling sound, made by one or both lungs and heard with a stethoscope, caused by the popping open of airways collapsed by fluid or exudate, or sometimes by pulmonary edema.

rally /ˈɹæli/ rallies n
demonstration massmöte samling
A public gathering or mass meeting that is not mainly a protest and is organized to inspire enthusiasm for a cause.

ram /ɹæm/ rams n
bagge gumse
(zoology, agriculture) A male sheep, typically uncastrated.

rambade rambades n
rambatt
(nautical) The raised platform above the main artillery in the bow of the type of galley used from the 15th to the 19th century, used as a fighting platform and command post.

rambling /ˈɹæm.blɪŋ/ ramblings n
babbel
A long meandering talk with no specific topic or direction.

rambunctious /ɹæmˈbʌŋ(k)ʃəs/ more rambunctious most rambunctious adj
yster bångstyrig oregerlig ostyrig
(chiefly, US, informal) Boisterous, energetic, noisy, and difficult to control.

rambutan [ɹamˈbjʉːtən] [ɹæmˈbuːtən] rambutans n
rambutan
The fruit of this tree.

ramen /ɹɑːmən/ ramens n
ramen
Soup noodles of wheat, with various ingredients (Japanese style)

ramp /ɹæmp/ ramps n
ramp
An inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline.

rampant /ˈɹæm.pənt/ more rampant most rampant adj
stegrande
(originally) Rearing on both hind legs with the forelegs extended.
upprest
(heraldry) Rearing up, especially on its hind leg(s), with a foreleg raised and in profile.
hejdlös ohejdad otyglad vild
Unrestrained or unchecked, usually in a negative manner.
grasserande stegrande
Rife, or occurring widely, frequently or menacingly.

ramrod /ˈɹæmɹɒd/ ramrods n
laddstake laddstock
(firearms) Device used with muzzleloaders to push the projectile up against the propellant.

ramsons n
ramslök
A wild relative of chives, Allium ursinum, having edible leaves and roots.

rancid /ˈɹænsɪd/ more rancid most rancid adj
härsken
Rank in taste or smell.

random /ˈɹændəm/ more random most random adj
slumpvis
slumpmässig
Having unpredictable outcomes and, in the ideal case, all outcomes equally probable; resulting from such selection; lacking statistical correlation.

random access memory random access memories n
RAM-minne arbetsminne internminne primärminne
(computing, electronics) Computer memory, usually volatile, that stores program and data values during operation and in which each word of memory may be directly (randomly) accessed.

random number /ˈɹæn.dəm ˈnʌm.bɚ/ random numbers n
slumptal
A number selected based on a uniform distribution, typically using a suitable generator (for example, rolling a die).

random number generator random number generators n
slumptalsgenerator
A device or algorithm that generates numbers at random or apparently at random. In many cases they actually select successive numbers deterministically and are more technically termed pseudorandom number generator.

random sample random samples n
slumpmässigt urval
(statistics) A sample randomly taken from an investigated population.

random variable random variables n
slumpvariabel
(statistics, formally) A measurable function from a sample space to the measurable space of possible values of the variable.

randomise /ˈɹændəmɑɪz/ v
randomisera slumpa
To arrange randomly; to make random

randomization randomizations n
slumpning
The process of making random

randomness /ˈɹændəmnəs/ randomnesses n
slumpmässighet
(mathematics) A type of circumstance or event that is described by a probability distribution.

randy /ˈɹændi/ randier randiest adj
bufflig grov
(chiefly, Scotland) Rude or coarse in manner.

range /ɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ ranges n
bergskedja
A line or series of mountains, buildings, etc.
urval
Selection, array.
skjutbana
An area for practicing shooting at targets.
räckvidd
The maximum distance or reach of capability (of a weapon, radio, detector, etc.).
värdemängd
(mathematics) The set of values (points) which a function can obtain.

rank /ɹæŋk/ more rank most rank ranker rankest adj
stank
Having a very strong and bad taste or odor.
vämjelig
Strong to the senses; offensive; noisome.

rank /ɹæŋk/ ranks n
rad
(chess) One of the eight horizontal lines of squares on a chessboard (i.e., those identified by a number).
verk
(music) In a pipe organ, a set of pipes of a certain quality for which each pipe corresponds to one key or pedal.
klass placering
One's position in a list sorted by a shared property such as physical location, population, or quality.
rang
The level of one's position in a class-based society.
grad rang
A hierarchical level in an organization such as the military.

rank /ɹæŋk/ v
gradera klassa klassificera placera
To have a ranking.
gradera
To assign a suitable place in a class or order; to classify.

ransack /ˈɹænsæk/ v
rannsaka
(transitive) To make a vigorous and thorough search of (a place, person) with a view to stealing something, especially when leaving behind a state of disarray.

ransom /ˈɹænsəm/ ransoms n
lösensumma lösen
(historical, legal, UK) A sum paid for the pardon of some great offence and the discharge of the offender; also, a fine paid in lieu of corporal punishment.

ransomware n
utpressningsprogram utpressningsprogramvara utpressningstrojan
(computer security) Malware that holds the data of a computer user for ransom, usually requiring or claiming to require payment to restore access.

rant /ɹænt/ v
gorma
To speak or shout at length in uncontrollable anger.

rap sheet rap sheets n
straffregister
(US, law, criminology) A printed police record of an individual's citations, arrests, convictions, and incarcerations, usually in a single jurisdiction.

rapable more rapable most rapable adj
våldtagbar
Capable of, or suitable for, being raped.

rapacious /ɹəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/ more rapacious most rapacious adj
rovgirig
(also, figurative) Voracious; avaricious.

rapacity /ɹəˈpæ.sɪ.ti/ rapacities n
girighet rovgirighet
The quality of being rapacious; voracity.

rapakivi rapakivis n
förvittrad granit självfrätsten
(geology) A form of granite found in southeastern Finland.

rape /ɹeɪp/ rapes n
våldtäkt
The act of forcing sex upon another person without their consent or against their will; originally coitus forced by a man on a woman, but now generally any sex act forced by any person upon another person; by extension, any non-consensual sex act forced on or perpetrated by any being. [from 15th c.]

rape /ɹeɪp/ v
våldta skända
(chiefly, transitive) To force sexual intercourse or other penetrative sexual activity upon (someone) without their consent. [from 16th c.]

rape culture rape cultures n
våldtäktskultur
(agriculture) The cultivation (growing or production) of rape.
A culture, environment or society where rape (a form of sexual assault) is common, and in which social attitudes or practices work to trivialize sexual violence, make rape seem normal, or shift responsibility from rapists to rape victims. [from 20th c.]

rapee rapees n
våldtäktsoffer
A victim of rape.

rapeseed rapeseeds n
raps
The seed of the rape plant, Brassica napus, used widely for animal feed and vegetable oil.

rapeseed oil rapeseed oils n
rapsolja
A thick brownish-yellow oil expressed from rapeseed, used chiefly for lubricating and in the manufacture of soap and india rubber.

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ more rapid most rapid rapider rapidest adj
snabb hastig
Very swift or quick.

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ rapids n
fors
(often, in the plural) A rough section of a river or stream which is difficult to navigate due to the swift and turbulent motion of the water.

rapidity /ɹəˈpɪdɪti/ rapidities n
fart snabbhet snärt
speed, swiftness; the condition of being rapid

rapier /ˈɹeɪpˌɪə(ɹ)/ rapiers n
rapir värja
A slender, straight, sharply pointed sword (double-edged, single-edged or edgeless).

rapine /ˈɹæpaɪn/ rapines n
plundring rov röveri
The seizure of someone's property by force; pillage, plunder.

rapine /ˈɹæpaɪn/ v
plundra
(transitive) To plunder.

rapist /ˈɹeɪpɪst/ rapists n
våldtäktsman våldtäktskvinna
A person who has committed rape.

rapper /ˈɹæpɚ/ rappers n
rappare
(music) A performer of rap music, or someone who raps in any form of music.

rapporteur /ˌɹæ.pɔɹˈtɜɹ/ /ˌɹæ.pɔːˈtɜː/ rapporteurs n
rapportör
(legal, politics) A person appointed by a deliberative body to investigate an issue or a situation, and report back to that body.

rapture /ˈɹaptʃə/ /ˈɹæpt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɹɛptʃɘ/ raptures n
hänförelse hänryckning
Extreme pleasure, happiness or excitement.
uppryckande
In some forms of fundamentalist Protestant eschatology, the event when Jesus returns and gathers the souls of living and deceased believers. (Usually "the rapture".)

rara avis /-ˈæviːs/ /-ˈævɪs/ /-ˈɑːviːs/ /-ˈɑːvɪs/ /ˌɹɑɹi ˈeɪvis/ /ˌɹɑɹə ˈeɪvɪs/ /ˌɹɑːɹaɪ-/ /ˌɹɑːɹiː ˈeɪviːs/ /ˌɹɑːɹə ˈeɪvɪs/ /ˌɹɛː-/ /ˌɹɛːɹaɪ-/ /ˌɹɛːɹiː-/ rara avises rarae aves raræ aves n
främmande fågel
(figuratively) A rare or unique, and thus outstanding or unusual, person or thing; a rare bird.

rare /ɹɛə(ɹ)/ /ɹɛɚ/ /ɹɛɹ/ [ɹɜɹ] more rare most rare rarer rarest adj
sällsynt ovanlig
Very uncommon; scarce.
blodig
(cooking) Particularly of meat, especially beefsteak: cooked very lightly, so the meat is still red.

rarefy /ˈɹɛəɹəˌfaɪ/ v
förtunna
(transitive) To make rare, thin, porous, or less dense.

rarely /ɹeə.liː/ /ɹeəɹliː/ /ˈɹɛəɹli/ /ˈɹɛːli/ more rarely most rarely rarelier rareliest adv
sällan ovanligen
Not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often. [from 16th c.]

rarity /ˈɹæ.ɹɪ.tɪ/ /ˈɹɛə.ɹə.ti/ /ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/ rarities n
rarhet sällsynthet
A measure of the scarcity of an object.
raritet sällsynthet
A rare object.

rascal /ˈɹæskl̩/ /ˈɹɑːskl̩/ rascals n
lymmel slyngel rackare
Sometimes diminutive: a cheeky person or creature; a troublemaker.

rasgulla n
rasgulla
A South Asian dessert made from chhena dumplings in a sugar syrup.

rash /ɹæʃ/ rasher rashest adj
förhastad
Acting too quickly without considering the consequences and risks; not careful; hasty.

rash /ɹæʃ/ rashes n
utslag
(dermatology, symptom) An area of inflamed and irritated skin characterized by reddened spots that may be filled with fluid or pus; also, preceded by a descriptive word (rare, or, obsolete) , an illness characterized by a type of rash.
utbrott våg
An outbreak or surge in problems; a spate, string, or trend.

rasher /ˈɹæʃə(ɹ)/ rashers n
baconskiva
(UK, Ireland) A strip of bacon; a piece of bacon.

rashly more rashly most rashly adv
förhastat obetänksamt
In a rash manner; hastily or without due consideration; with precipitation.

rasp /ɹæsp/ /ɹɑːsp/ rasps n
rasp
A coarse file, on which the cutting prominences are distinct points raised by the oblique stroke of a sharp punch, instead of lines raised by a chisel, as on the true file.

rasp /ɹæsp/ /ɹɑːsp/ v
raspa
(intransitive) To make a noise similar to the one a rasp makes in use; to utter rasps.

raspberry /ˈɹæzbɹi/ /ˈɹæzˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɹɑːzb(ə)ɹi/ raspberries n
hallonbuske hallonsnår hallon
The plant Rubus idaeus.
hallon
The juicy aggregate fruit of these plants.
A red colour, the colour of a ripe raspberry.

raspy /ˈɹæsp.i/ /ˈɹɑː.spɪ/ raspier raspiest adj
raspig skrovlig
(of sound, especially vocal quality) Rough, raw.

raster graphics n
rastergrafik
(computing) A data file or structure representing a generally rectangular grid of pixels, or points of colour, on a computer monitor, paper, or other display medium.

rat /ɹæt/ rats n
råtta
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
bov fähund skurk usling
(informal) An informant or snitch.
förrädare
(informal) A scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies.

rat king rat kings n
råttkung
A conglomeration of rats whose tails have become knotted or stuck together.

rat out v
ange gola tjalla
(slang, derogatory, transitive) To inform authorities (about someone); to tell on (somebody).

rat poison rat poisons n
råttgift
Poison used to kill rats and other rodents.

rat race rat races n
ekorrhjul
(informal) An activity or situation which is congested with participants and which is hectic or tedious, especially in the context of a busy, modern urban lifestyle.

ratatouille /ɹæt.əˈtuː.i/ /ɹæt.əˈtwiː/ ratatouilles n
ratatouille
A traditional French Provençal stewed vegetable dish consisting primarily of tomatoes, zucchini and eggplant.

ratcatcher ratcatchers n
råttfångare
One who catches rats; particularly one who does so professionally.

ratchet /ˈɹæt͡ʃɪt/ ratchets n
spärrhake
A pawl, click, or detent for holding or propelling a ratchet wheel, or ratch, etc.

rate /ɹeɪt/ rates n
proportion
grad
The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another. [from 15th c.]
tillväxttakt
The relative speed of change or progress. [from 18th c.]
kurs tariff taxa
A set price or charge for all examples of a given case, commodity, service etc. [from 16th c.]
ackordslön kurs tariff taxa
A wage calculated in relation to a unit of time.
kommunalskatt
Any of various taxes, especially those levied by a local authority. [from 17th c.]

rate /ɹeɪt/ v
gradera
(transitive) To assign or be assigned a particular rank or level.

rather /ˈɹaː.ðə/ /ˈɹæ.ðə/ /ˈɹæðɚ/ /ˈɹɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ adv
hellre snarare helst
Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than) [from 9th c.]
snarare
(conjunctive) Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary. [from 14th c.]
(conjunctive) Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.) [from 15th c.]
ganska tämligen rätt
(degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree. [from 16th c.]

rathole ratholes n
råtthål
A living area used by mice or rats, or a similar living area used by other animals.
råttbo
A particularly squalid human residence or other place.

ratify /ˈɹætəfaɪ/ /ˈɹætɪfaɪ/ v
ratificera stadfästa bekräfta
(transitive) To give formal consent to; make officially valid, sign off on.

ratio /ˈɹeɪ.si.əʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃiˌoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃəʊ/ ratios n
förhållande
A number representing a comparison between two named things.
förhållande proportion
(arithmetic) The relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient).

rational /ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/ more rational most rational adj
rationell
Logically sound; not self-contradictory or otherwise absurd.
(mathematics, arithmetic, number theory, not comparable) Of a number, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two integers.
(mathematics, arithmetic, not comparable) Of an algebraic expression, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two polynomials.

rational number rational numbers n
rationellt tal
(mathematics) A number that can be expressed as the ratio of two integers.

rationalistic more rationalistic most rationalistic adj
rationalistisk
Of or relating to rationalism.

rationalistically more rationalistically most rationalistically adv
rationalistiskt
In a rationalistic manner; in the context of rationalism

rationality rationalities n
rationalitet
The quality or state of being rational; due exercise of reason; reasonableness.

rationally more rationally most rationally adv
rationellt
In a rational manner

rationing rationings n
ransonering
Controlled distribution of scarce resources such as food or fuel; used typically in wartime.

ratline /ˈɹætlɪn/ ratlines n
vevling
(nautical) Any of the cross ropes between the shrouds, which form a net-like ropework, allowing sailors to climb up towards the top of the mast. [from 17th c.]

rats /ɹæts/ interjection
tusan
(informal) Expression of annoyance or disgust; damn, darn. [from 1886]

rattan /ɹəˈtan/ /ɹəˈtæn/ /ˈɹatan/ rattans n
rotting
Any of several species of climbing palm of the genus Calamus.
(by extension) A cane made from this material.

rattle /ˈɹæ.təl/ [ˈɹæ.tɫ̩] rattles n
skallra
A baby’s toy designed to make sound when shaken, usually containing loose grains or pellets in a hollow container. [from 16th c.]
(musical instruments) A musical instrument that makes a rattling sound. [from 17th c.]
rassel
Rattling sound.

rattle /ˈɹæ.təl/ [ˈɹæ.tɫ̩] v
rassla skallra skramla
(transitive, ergative) To create a rattling sound by shaking or striking.
göra nervös skaka skaka om skrämma
(transitive, figurative, informal) To scare, startle, unsettle, or unnerve.
rassla rossla skramla
(intransitive) To make a rattling noise; to make noise by or from shaking.

rattle off v
rabbla
(idiomatic, transitive) To list or recite quickly.

rattlesnake /ˈɹæt.əlˌsneɪk/ rattlesnakes n
skallerorm
Any of various venomous American snakes, of genera Crotalus and Sistrurus, having a rattle at the end of its tail.

ravage /ˈɹævɪd͡ʒ/ v
härja ödelägga
(transitive) To devastate, destroy or lay waste to something.

rave /ɹeɪv/ raves n
rejv
An all-night dance party with electronic dance music (techno, trance, drum and bass etc.) in small unknown clubs.

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ adj
korpsvart ramsvart
Of the color of the raven; jet-black

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ ravens n
korp
(countable) Any of several, generally large and lustrous black species of birds in the genus Corvus, especially the common raven, Corvus corax.

ravenous /ˈɹævənəs/ more ravenous most ravenous adj
svulten
Very hungry.

ravine /ɹəˈviːn/ ravines n
ravin
A deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water.

ravishing more ravishing most ravishing adj
förtjusande hänförande
Extremely beautiful

raw /ɹɑ/ /ɹɔ/ /ɹɔː/ rawer rawest adj
rå
(cooking) (of food) Not cooked. [from 9th c.]
Not treated or processed; in a natural state, unrefined, unprocessed. [from 10th c.] (of materials, products, etc.)
(statistics, of data) Uncorrected, without analysis. [from 20th c.]

raw material raw materials n
råvara råmaterial
A material in its unprocessed, natural state considered usable for manufacture.
(figuratively) Any physical product serving as input to a factory or other installation which processes it.

rawhide /ˈɹɔhaɪd/ /ˈɹɔːhaɪd/ rawhides n
råskinn
Untanned hide.

rawist rawists n
råkostare
A follower of rawism; a person who eats only uncooked and unprocessed foods.

ray /ɹeɪ/ rays n
rocka
A marine fish with a flat body, large wing-like fins, and a whip-like tail.
stråle
(botany) A radiating part of a flower or plant; the marginal florets of a compound flower, such as an aster or a sunflower; one of the pedicels of an umbel or other circular flower cluster; radius.
(mathematics) A line extending indefinitely in one direction from a point.
(colloquial) A tiny amount.

ray gun ray guns n
strålpistol
(science fiction) A fictional weapon that emits harmful rays.

ray tracing n
ray tracing strålföljning strålspårning
(computer graphics) A technique that produces realistically shaded images by projecting imaginary light rays to determine which parts of an object should be illuminated.

razor /ˈɹeɪzə/ /ˈɹeɪzɚ/ razors n
rakkniv rakapparat
A keen-edged knife of peculiar shape, used in shaving the hair from the face or other parts of the body.
rakhyvel rakapparat
Any tool or instrument designed for shaving.

razor blade razor blades n
rakblad
A replaceable cartridge in which razor blades are set, fitted into a razor.

razor strop razor strops n
strigel
A broad, heavy leather strop, designed to whet a razor on

razor-sharp adj
knivskarp rakbladsvass
As sharp as a razor; extremely sharp.

razorbill razorbills n
tordmule
A large black and white auk, Alca torda, native to the north Atlantic.

re- /ɹiː/ /ɹə/ /ɹɪ/ prefix
re- om- åter-
again, anew

re-evaluate /ɹiːɪˈvæljuːeɪt/ v
omvärdera
(transitive) To evaluate again; reassess; revisit; reconsider.

re-solve /ɹiˈsɑlv/ /ɹiːˈsɒlv/ v
lösa om
(transitive) To solve again.

reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
uppnå
nå nå fram till
(transitive) To give to someone by stretching out a limb, especially the hand; to give with the hand; to pass to another person; to hand over.
(transitive, by extension) To extend an action, effort, or influence to; to penetrate to; to pierce, or cut.
nå
(transitive) To extend to; to stretch out as far as; to touch by virtue of extent.

react /ɹiːˈækt/ v
reagera
(physics, intransitive) To return an impulse or impression; to resist the action of another body by an opposite force
(chemistry, intransitive) To act upon each other; to exercise a reciprocal or a reverse effect, as two or more chemical agents; to act in opposition.
(chemistry, transitive) To cause chemical agents to react; to cause one chemical agent to react with another.

reaction /ɹiˈækʃən/ reactions n
reaktion
An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.
(chemistry) A transformation in which one or more substances is converted into another by combination or decomposition.

reaction save reaction saves n
reflexräddning
(soccer) The instinctive blocking of the ball by a goalkeeper.

reactionary /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ more reactionary most reactionary adj
reaktionär
(politics) Favoring a return to an alleged golden age of the past; anti-progressive.
(chemistry) Of, pertaining to, participating in, or inducing a chemical reaction.
In reaction to; as a result of.

reactionary /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ reactionaries n
reaktionär bakåtsträvare
(politics) One who is opposed to progress and change and wants to reverse it, wishing for a return to an alleged golden age of the past.

reactivate v
reaktivera
To activate again.

reactivation reactivations n
reaktivering
The activation of something previously inactive or inactivated.

reactive power reactive powers n
reaktiv effekt
The imaginary component of the power of an alternating current circuit; the product of the voltage and that part of the current that is out of phase with the voltage.

reactivity reactivities n
reaktivitet
(chemistry) relative susceptibility to chemical reaction

reactor /ɹiˈæktɚ/ /ɹiːˈæktə/ reactors n
reaktor
(chemistry, engineering) A structure used to contain chemical or other reactions.
(nuclear physics) A device which uses atomic energy to produce heat.
reagent
(chemistry) A chemical substance which responds to the presence of, or contact with, another substance.

read /ɹid/ /ɹiːd/ reads n
läsning
A reading or an act of reading, especially of an actor's part of a play or a piece of stored data.

read /ɹid/ /ɹiːd/ v
läsa
(transitive, or, intransitive) To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
(transitive, or, intransitive) To speak aloud words or other information that is written. (often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object)
(transitive) To interpret, or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc., from.
(ergative) Of text, etc., to be interpreted or read in a particular way.
studera läsa
(transitive, frequently, _, jocular) To substitute (a corrected piece of text in place of an erroneous one); used to introduce an emendation of a text.
uppfatta förstå höra
(transitive, telecommunications) To be able to hear what another person is saying over a radio connection.

read between the lines v
läsa mellan raderna
(idiomatic) To infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly.

read like a book v
läsa som en bok

read off v
läsa upp ropa upp
(transitive) To dictate from a list, especially in a way focused on sequential processing.
avläsa läsa av
(transitive) To read from a scale or measure.

read someone's lips v
läsa någons läppar läsa på läppar
To discern what someone is saying by watching the shape of the mouth rather than by hearing the sounds of the words.

read the room v
pejla

read up v
läsa på
To learn (about something) by reading.

read-aloud read-alouds n
högläsning
An event at which children gather to listen to a story being read aloud.

read-only adj
skrivskyddad skrivskyddat
(computing) Unalterable, capable of being read but not written.

readability /ˌɹiːdəˈbɪlɪti/ readabilities n
läsbarhet
The property of being capable of being read; legibility.
lättlästhet
The property of being easy or engaging to read.

readable /ˈɹiː.də.bəl/ [ˈɹiː.də.bl̩] more readable most readable adj
läsbar
which can be read—i.e. accessed or played—by a certain technical type of device
läsbar läslig
(of a book) enjoyable to read, of an acceptable stylistic quality or at least functionally composed

reader /ˈɹidɚ/ /ˈɹiːdə/ readers n
läsare läsarinna
A person who reads a publication.

readership readerships n
läsekrets
The collected readers of a publication.

readily /ˈɹɛdɪli/ more readily most readily readilier readiliest adv
beredvilligt villigt
Without unwillingness or hesitation; showing readiness.
lätt
Without impediment, easily.

readiness /ˈɹɛd.i.nəs/ readinesses n
beredskap
The state or degree of being ready; preparedness.

reading /ˈɹidiŋ/ /ˈɹiːdɪŋ/ [ˈɹiɾiŋ] [ˈɹiːɾɪŋ] readings n
läsning
The process of interpreting written language.
An event at which written material is read aloud.
(politics, law) One of several stages a bill passes through before becoming law.

reading comprehension n
läsförståelse
The ability to understand written language.

reading glasses n
läsglasögon
Any type of spectacles intended chiefly to deal with the effects of presbyopia by magnifying details such as fine text.

reading room reading rooms n
läsesal
A dedicated space in a library, or similar institution of learning, set aside for reading.

ready /ˈɹɛd.i/ readier readiest adj
redo beredd
Prepared for immediate action or use.
redo
Inclined; apt to happen.

ready meal ready meals n
färdigmat
A prepackaged, fresh or frozen meal that only requires heating (often in a microwave) before being served, sometimes in its own packaging.

ready-made more ready-made most ready-made adj
färdiggjord förberedd
(uncomparable) Made in advance to a standard specification.

reagent /ɹi.ˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt/ reagents n
reagens
(chemistry) A compound or mixture of compounds used to treat or test materials, samples, other compounds or reactants in a laboratory or sometimes an industrial setting.

real /ɹiːl/ /ɹɪə̯l/ /ˈɹi.jəl/ /ˈɹiːəl/ more real most real realer realest adj
verklig sann
True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.
verklig äkta riktig
Genuine, not artificial, counterfeit, or fake.
äkta riktig
Genuine, unfeigned, sincere.
verklig
That has objective, physical existence.
reell
(mathematics, of a number) Being either a rational number, or the limit of a convergent infinite sequence of rational numbers: being one of a set of numbers with a one-to-one correspondence to the points on a line.
fast
(legal) Relating to immovable tangible property.
äkta verklig typisk
Absolute, complete, utter.

real /ɹeɪˈɑl/ /ɹeɪˈɑːl/ reais reals n
real
Former unit of currency of Spain and Spain's colonies.
A unit of currency used in Brazil since 1994. Symbol: R$.

real /ɹiːl/ /ɹɪə̯l/ /ˈɹi.jəl/ /ˈɹiːəl/ reals n
reale
(grammar) One of the three genders that the common gender can be separated into in the Scandinavian languages.

real axis real axes n
reell axel
(mathematics) The horizontal line in the complex plane, every point on which corresponds to a real number

real estate /ˈɹiːl əˌsteɪt/ n
fast egendom fastighet
(US, Canada, Australia) Property that cannot easily be moved, usually buildings and the ground they are built on.

real number real numbers n
reellt tal reella tal
(mathematics) The limit of a convergent sequence of rational numbers, whether the limit is a rational number such as 2, -5, or 2/7 or whether the limit is an irrational number such as the square root of two or the circumference of the circle whose radius is one.

real numbers n
reella tal
(mathematics) The smallest set containing all limits of convergent sequences of rational numbers.

real school /ˈril ˌskul/ /ˈriəl ˌskul/ /ˈrɪəl ˌskuːl/ real schools n
realskola realläroverk

real socialism n
realsocialism
pragmatic socialism, practical socialism, a form of socialism which attempts to reach tangible goals perceived to be feasible instead of primarily focusing on adherence to Marxist-Leninist theory.

real time /ˈɹiːl ˈtaɪm/ /ˈɹiːəl ˈtaɪm/ n
realtid
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see real,‎ time.

real-time /ˈɹiːltaɪm/ /ˈɹiːəltaɪm/ adj
realtids-
(computing) Of a system: that responds to events or signals within a predictable time after their occurrence; specifically the response time must be within the maximum allowed, but is typically synchronous.

realgar /ɹiˈæl.ɡɑɹ/ /ɹiˈæl.ɡɑː/ /ɹiˈæl.ɡə/ /ɹiˈæl.ɡɚ/ realgars n
realgar
(mineral) A mineral, arsenic sulfide (AsS), often associated with orpiment and stibnite in lead, silver and gold ores.

realism /ˈɹi.əlɪzm/ realisms n
realism
A concern for fact or reality and rejection of the impractical and visionary.

realistic /ˌɹiːjəˈlɪstɪk/ /ˌɹɪəˈlɪstɪk/ more realistic most realistic adj
realistisk
Relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were.

reality /ɹiˈæləti/ /ɹiˈælɪti/ realities n
verklighet realism
The state of being actual or real; realness.
realitet verklighet
A real entity, event, or other fact.
verklighet realitet
The entirety of all that is real.
An individual observer's own subjective perception of that which is real.

reality check reality checks n
verklighetscheck verklighetskoll
(idiomatic) A wake-up call; a reminder.

realizable /ˌɹi.əˈlaɪz.ə.bl̩/ /ˌɹɪəˈlaɪz.ə.bl̩/ more realizable most realizable adj
realiserbar
Capable of being realized (made real) or achieved.

realization /-laɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɹiə-/ /ˌɹiəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɹɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ realizations n
förverkligande realisering
The act of making real.

realize /ˈɹi.ə.laɪz/ /ˈɹɪə.laɪz/ v
realisera förverkliga sanna verkliggöra
(slightly formal, transitive) To make real; to convert from the imaginary or fictitious into reality; to bring into real existence
inse
(transitive) To become aware of (a fact or situation, especially of something that has been true for a long time).
(transitive, business) To acquire as an actual possession; to obtain as the result of plans and efforts; to gain; to get

really /ˈɹeɪlɪ/ /ˈɹi.əli/ /ˈɹili/ /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪə.li/ /ˈɹɪə.liː/ [-li] [ˈɹʷeə̯ɫiː] [ˈɹʷiə̯-] [ˈɹʷɪə̯lɪ] [ˈɹʷɪː-] more really most really adv
verkligen sannerligen egentligen
(modal) Actually; in fact; in reality.
verkligen
(informal, as an intensifier) Very (modifying an adjective); very much (modifying a verb).

really /ˈɹeɪlɪ/ /ˈɹi.əli/ /ˈɹili/ /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪə.li/ /ˈɹɪə.liː/ [-li] [ˈɹʷeə̯ɫiː] [ˈɹʷiə̯-] [ˈɹʷɪə̯lɪ] [ˈɹʷɪː-] interjection
jaså
jaså? säger du det? verkligen?
(informal) Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.
verkligen
(informal, chiefly, US) Indicating affirmation, agreement.

realm /ɹɛlm/ realms n
sfär
An abstract sphere of influence, real or imagined.
rike
(formal, or, legal) A territory or state, as ruled by a specific power, especially by a king.

realpolitik /ɹeɪˈɑlpoʊlɪˌtik/ /ɹeɪˈɑːlpɒlɪˌtiːk/ /ɹiˈɑlpoʊlɪˌtik/ realpolitiks n
realpolitik
(politics) Pragmatic government policy concerned with perceived interests of the state.

realtor /ˈɹi(ə)l.tɔɹ/ /ˈɹi(ə)l.təɹ/ [ˈɹilə.tɚ] realtors n
fastighetsmäklare mäklare
(North America) A person or business that sells or leases out real estate, acting as an agent for the property owner.

ream /ɹiːm/ reams n
ris
A bundle, package, or quantity of paper, nowadays usually containing 500 sheets.

ream /ɹiːm/ v
brotscha upprymma
(transitive) To enlarge (a hole), especially using a reamer; to bore (a hole) wider.

reamer /ˈɹi.məɹ/ reamers n
brotsch rivare upprymmare
A tool for boring a hole wider.

reap /ɹip/ /ɹiːp/ v
skörda
(transitive) To cut (for example a grain) with a sickle, scythe, or reaping machine

reap what one sows /ˌɹip wɑt wʌn ˈsoʊz/ /ˌɹiːp (h)wɒt wʌn ˈsəʊz/ v
som man sår får man skörda
(intransitive, idiomatic) To receive as a return or reward in the same measure as one's exertions or intentions, in a good or a bad sense; to receive justice or one's just deserts.

reaper /ˈɹiːpɚ/ reapers n
lieman slåtterkarl skördeman
One who reaps; a person employed to harvest crops from the fields by reaping.

rear /ɹɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ɹɪə/ adj
bakre
Being behind, or in the hindmost part; hindmost

rear /ɹɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ɹɪə/ rears n
baksides

rear admiral rear admirals n
konteramiral
(military, nautical) A naval officer below the rank of vice admiral, originally in charge of a fleet's rear formation.

rear up v
stegra
To rise up, especially an animal like a horse rising up on its rear legs.

rear-view mirror rear-view mirrors n
backspegel
A mirror inside a vehicle that allows the driver to see the traffic behind.

rear-wheel drive n
bakhjulsdrift
Engine layout in motor vehicles where only the rear wheels are driven.

rearm v
återupprusta
To replace or restore the weapons or arms of a previously defeated, or disarmed army, country, person or other body.

reason /ˈɹiːzən/ reasons n
grund skäl anledning motiv
An excuse: a thought or a consideration offered in support of a determination or an opinion; that which is offered or accepted as an explanation.
orsak skäl anledning
That which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.
förstånd förnuft
(uncountable) Rational thinking (or the capacity for it); the cognitive faculties, collectively, of conception, judgment, deduction and intuition.

reason /ˈɹiːzən/ v
resonera
(intransitive) To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational
diskutera slutleda
(intransitive) To perform a process of deduction or of induction, in order to convince or to confute; to argue.
argumentera
(transitive) To persuade by reasoning or argument.
(transitive, usually with out) To find by logical process; to explain or justify by reason or argument.

reasonable /ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bəl/ /ˈɹiːz.nə.bəl/ [ˈɹɪiz.nə.bəl] more reasonable most reasonable adj
rimlig
Just; fair; agreeable to reason.

reave /ɹiːv/ v
röva
(archaic) To plunder, pillage, rob, pirate, or remove.

rebar /ˈɹiː.bɑː(ɹ)/ rebars n
armeringsjärn
(countable) A steel reinforcing bar in a reinforced concrete structure.

rebate /ɹəˈbeɪt/ /ˈɹiːbeɪt/ rebates n
avdrag
A deduction from an amount that is paid; an abatement.
The return of part of an amount already paid.

rebel /ˈɹɛbəl/ rebels n
rebell upprorsman
A person who resists an established authority, often violently.

rebel /ɹɪˈbɛl/ v
rebellera göra uppror resa sig
(intransitive) To resist or become defiant toward an authority.

rebellion /ɹɪˈbɛl.i.ən/ rebellions n
uppror
(uncountable) Armed resistance to an established government or ruler.
uppror trots
(countable) Defiance of authority or control; the act of rebelling.

reboot /ɹiːˈbuːt/ /ˈɹiːbuːt/ reboots n
omstart
(computing) An instance of rebooting.

reboot /ɹiːˈbuːt/ /ˈɹiːbuːt/ v
reboota starta om
(computing, ambitransitive) To execute a computer's boot process, effectively resetting the computer and causing the operating system to reload, possibly after a system failure.

reborn adj
pånyttfödd återfödd
Revived or regenerated, especially emotionally or spiritually.
reinkarnerad
(often, _, postpositive) Reincarnated.

rebound /ɹiˈbaʊnd/ /ˈɹi.baʊnd/ rebounds n
retur
(sports) The strike of the ball after it has bounced off a defending player or the crossbar or goalpost.

rebroadcast v
återutsända
To broadcast again.

rebuff /ɹɪˈbʌf/ rebuffs n
avvisande
A sudden resistance or refusal.

rebuild /ɹiːˈbɪld/ /ˈɹiːbɪld/ v
återuppbygga rekonstruera
(ambitransitive) To build again or anew.

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ /ɹɪˈbjuːk/ v
förebrå förevita läsa lusen av någon tillrättavisa
(of a person) To criticise harshly; to reprove.

rebus /ˈɹibəs/ /ˈɹiːbəs/ rebi rebuses rebusses n
rebus
An arrangement of pictures, symbols, and/or words representing phrases or words, especially as a word puzzle.

rebut /ɹɪ.ˈbʌt/ v
vederlägga
To deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it.

rebuy /ɹiːˈbaɪ/ v
återköpa
To buy again, especially to buy something previously sold (or pawned)

recalcitrant /ɹɪ.ˈkæl.sɪ.tɹənt/ more recalcitrant most recalcitrant adj
svårkuvad
motspänstig motsträvig
Marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey authority.
enveten hårdnackad
Difficult to deal with or to operate.

recall /ɹiˈkɑl/ /ɹiˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɑl/ /ɹɪˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɔːl/ /ˈɹiˌkɑl/ /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ /ˈɹiːkɔːl/ [ɹiˈkʰɑɫ] [ɹɪˈkʰɑɫ] v
dra sig till minnes komma ihåg minnas
(transitive) To call back (a situation, event etc.) to one's mind; to remember, recollect. [from 16th c.]
återkalla
(transitive) To request or order the return of (a faulty product). [from 20th c.]

recapitalize v
återkapitalisera
To change how a corporation is structured.

recapitulation /ɹiː.kəˌpɪ.t͡ʃəˈleɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹiːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ recapitulations n
rekapitulation rekapitulering sammanfattning
(theology) The symmetry provided by Christ's life to the teachings of the Old Testament; the summation of human experience in Jesus Christ.

receipt /ɹɪˈsiːt/ receipts n
mottagande mottagning
The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.
inkomst intäkt bärgning fångst skörd
(in the plural) A quantity or amount received; takings.
kvitto kvittens mottagarbevis verifikat
A written acknowledgment that a specified article or sum of money has been received.
recept
(obsolete) A receptacle.
(obsolete) Capability of receiving; capacity.
(obsolete) A recess; a retired place.

receipt /ɹɪˈsiːt/ v
kvittera
To give or write a receipt (for something).
kvittera signera skriva under
To put a receipt on, as by writing or stamping; to mark a bill as having been paid.

receive /ɹɪˈsiːv/ v
få motta ta emot erhålla
To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.
motta ta emot mottaga
To act as a host for guests; to give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, etc.
motta ta emot
(telecommunications) To detect a signal from a transmitter.
motta mottaga
(sports) To be in a position to take possession, or hit back the ball.

receiver /ɹəˈsi.vɚ/ /ɹɪˈsiː.və/ receivers n
hälare
A person who accepts stolen goods. [from 14th c.]
konkursförvaltare
A person or company appointed to settle the affairs of an insolvent entity. [from 18th c.]
mottagare
A person who receives.
Any of several electronic devices that receive electromagnetic waves, or signals transmitted as such. [from 19th c.]
lur telefonlur
The part of a telephone handset contained in the earpiece; (hence) the handset itself; an earpiece. [from 19th c.]

recension /ɹɪˈsɛnʃ(ə)n/ [-ˈsɛ̃n(t̚)ʃn̩] [ɹ̠ʷɪ̈ˈsɛ̃n(t̚)ʃə̃n] recensions n
recension
A census, an enumeration, a review, a survey.

recent /ˈɹiːsənt/ more recent most recent adj
ny nylig
Having happened a short while ago.

recently /ˈɹiːsəntli/ more recently most recently adv
nyligen på sistone på senare tid
In the recent past

receptacle /ɹi-/ /ɹəˈsɛp.tə.k(ə)l/ /ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩/ receptacles n
behållare kärl
A container.

reception /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/ receptions n
mottagande mottagning
The act of receiving.
mottagning
(uncountable, electronics) The act or ability to receive radio or similar signals.
mottagning reception
A social engagement, usually to formally welcome someone.
reception vakt
The desk of a hotel or office where guests are received.
mottagande
(linguistics) Reading viewed as the active process of receiving a text in any medium (written, spoken, signed, multimodal, nonverbal), consisting of several steps, such as ideation, comprehension, reconstruction, interpretation.

receptionist /ɹɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/ receptionists n
receptionist
An employee (such as a secretary) who works in reception (receiving visitors and/or calls) for a person or business, especially an office.

receptive /ɹəˈsɛptɪv/ /ɹɪˈsɛptɪv/ more receptive most receptive adj
öppen
Ready to receive something, especially new concepts or ideas.

receptiveness receptivenesses n
receptivitet
the characteristic of being receptive

receptivity receptivities n
mottaglighet receptivitet
(uncountable) The state of being receptive.

recess /ɹiˈsɛs/ /ɹəˈsɛs/ /ɹɪˈsɛs/ /ˈɹiˌsɛs/ /ˈɹiːsɛs/ recesses n
mån spel utrymme
(countable) A depressed, hollow, or indented space; also, a hole or opening.
paus rast lov skollov
(countable) A temporary stoppage of an activity; a break, a pause.
(countable) An act of retiring or withdrawing from public life, society, etc.; also, an act of living in retirement or seclusion, or a period of such retirement or seclusion.
rast
(Australia, Britain, North America, education) A time away from studying during the school day for a meal or recreation.

recession /ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/ recessions n
recession lågkonjunktur
(economics) A period of reduced economic activity

recessive /ɹɪˈsɛsɪv/ more recessive most recessive adj
recessiv
(genetics) Able to be masked by a dominant allele or trait.

rechamber v
omkamra
To rebore or alter the chamber of (a firearm).

rechargeable adj
laddbar uppladdningsbar
Able to be recharged, especially of a battery that can be recharged from mains electricity via a charger.

recipe /ˈɹɛs.ə.pi/ /ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/ recipes n
recept
Now especially, a set of instructions for making or preparing food dishes. [from 18th c.]

recipient /ɹəˈsɪp.i.ənt/ /ɹɪ.ˈsɪ.pi.ənt/ recipients n
mottagare
One who receives.
mottagare organmottagare
(medicine) An individual receiving donor organs or tissues.

reciprocal /ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/ adj
ömsesidig
Of a feeling, action or such: mutual, uniformly felt or done by each party towards the other or others; two-way.

reciprocal /ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/ reciprocals n
invers
(arithmetic) The number obtained by dividing 1 by another given number; the result of exchanging the numerator and the denominator of a fraction.

reciprocal pronoun reciprocal pronouns n
reciprokt pronomen
(grammar) A pronoun referring to an antecedent in the plural, and expressing a mutual relation.

reciprocally more reciprocally most reciprocally adv
ömsesidigt
In a reciprocal manner; by way of returning (e.g. a favour, insult, etc).

reciprocate /ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/ v
återgälda
(transitive) To give something else in response (where the "thing" may also be abstract, a feeling or action) To make a reciprocal gift.

recitative /ɹɛsɪtəˈtiːv/ /ɹɛˈsaɪtətɪv/ /ˈɹɛsɪteɪtɪv/ recitatives n
recitativ
(music) dialogue, in an opera etc, that, rather than being sung as an aria, is reproduced with the rhythms of normal speech, often with simple musical accompaniment or harpsichord continuo, serving to expound the plot.

reckless /ˈɹɛkləs/ more reckless most reckless recklesser recklessest adj
obetänksam
Careless or heedless; headstrong or rash.
lättsinnig vårdslös
Indifferent or oblivious to danger or the consequences thereof.

reckon with v
räkna med
To take into account.

reclusive /ɹɪˈkluːsɪv/ more reclusive most reclusive adj
enstörig
Of, characterized by, or preferring privacy and isolation; secluded.

recognition /ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ recognitions n
igenkännande
The act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized (matching a current observation with a memory of a prior observation of the same entity).
erkännande
Acceptance as valid or true.
Official acceptance of the status of a new government by that of another country.

recognizable more recognizable most recognizable adj
igenkännlig
able to be recognized

recognize /ˈɹɛk.ən.aɪz/ /ˈɹɛk.əɡ.naɪz/ /ˈɹɛk.ɪɡ.naɪz/ v
känna igen erkänna
(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
erkänna
(transitive) To acknowledge the existence or legality of; to treat as valid or worthy of consideration.
(transitive, or with clause) To acknowledge or consider (as being a certain thing or having a certain quality or property).
(transitive) To realize or discover the nature of something; apprehend quality in.

recognized /ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzd/ more recognized most recognized adj
betydande
Notable; distinguished; honored.

recoil /ɹɪˈkɔɪl/ /ˈɹiːkɔɪl/ recoils n
rekyl
(firearms) The energy transmitted back to the shooter from a firearm which has fired. Recoil is a function of the weight of the weapon, the weight of the projectile, and the speed at which it leaves the muzzle.

recoil start recoil starts n
startsnöre

recoilless more recoilless most recoilless adj
rekylfri

recoilless rifle recoilless rifles n
granatgevär
A lightweight portable weapon capable of firing artillery-type shells, used normally as anti-tank weapon.

recollect /ɹɛkəˈlɛkt/ v
dra sig till minnes erinra komma ihåg minnas
To recall; to collect one's thoughts again, especially about past events.

recommend /ɹɛkəˈmɛnd/ v
rekommendera anbefalla förespråka
(transitive) To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.
rekommendera föreslå
(transitive) To advise, propose, counsel favorably
rekommendera anbefalla
(transitive, archaic) To commit, confide to another's care, confidence or acceptance, with favoring representations

recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/ recommendations n
rekommendation
An act of recommending.
That which is recommended.

reconcile /ɹɪˈkɒnsaɪl/ /ˈɹɛkənsaɪl/ v
försona
(ambitransitive) To restore a friendly relationship; to bring back or return to harmony.
förlika försona
(transitive) To make things compatible or consistent.

reconciliation /ˌɹɛk(ə)nsɪlɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ reconciliations n
försoning
The re-establishment of friendly relations; conciliation, rapprochement.

reconnaissance /ɹɪˈkɒnəsəns/ reconnaissances n
rekognosering
The act of scouting or exploring (especially military or medical) to gain information.

reconsider v
ompröva tänka om
(ambitransitive) To consider a matter again.

reconstruct /ˌɹiːkənˈstɹʌkt/ v
rekonstruera återuppbygga
To construct again; to restore.

reconstructed language reconstructed languages n
rekonstruerat språk
(linguistics) A hypothetical, usually unattested language formed by making comparisons between the similarities of actual languages.

reconstruction reconstructions n
rekonstruktion
A thing that has been reconstructed or restored to an earlier state.
A result of an attempt to understand in detail how a certain result or event occurred.
rekonstruktion återuppbyggnad
The act of restoring something to an earlier state.

record /ˈɹɛk.ɔɹd/ /ˈɹɛk.ɔːd/ /ˈɹɛk.ɚd/ records n
inspelning nerteckning
An item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium.
Any instance of a physical medium on which information was put for the purpose of preserving it and making it available for future reference.
skiva platta
Ellipsis of phonograph record: a disc, usually made from vinyl, on which sound is recorded and may be replayed on a phonograph.
post
(computing) A set of data relating to a single individual or item.
rekord
The most extreme known value of some variable, particularly that of an achievement in competitive events.

record /ɹɨˈkɔːd/ /ɹɪˈkɔɹd/ v
anteckna
(transitive) To make a record of information.
spela in
(transitive) To make an audio or video recording of.
(intransitive) To make an audio, video, or multimedia recording.

record deal record deals n
skivkontrakt
An agreement between a record label and a musician or music group, by which the musician or group agrees to record a certain number of songs to be published by the label.

record label record labels n
skivbolag
The round sticker in the centre of a phonograph record that contains the record company's logo and information about the recording.

record player record players n
grammofon
An electronic device for playing phonograph records.

recorder recorders n
bandspelare fickminne inspelningsapparatur
An apparatus for recording; a device which records.
blockflöjt
(musical instrument) A musical instrument of the woodwind family; a type of fipple flute, a simple internal duct flute.
inspelningsassistent ljudtekniker
Agent noun of record; one who records.

recording recordings n
inspelning upptagning
A reproduction of sound, video, etc., stored in a permanent medium.

recount /ɹiːˈkaʊnt/ /ˈɹiːkaʊnt/ recounts n
omräkning
A counting again, as of votes.

recount /ɹɪˈkaʊnt/ recounts n
berättelse redogörelse uppgift
Narration, account, description, rendering

recount /ɹiːˈkaʊnt/ /ˈɹiːkaʊnt/ v
räkna om
To count again.

recount /ɹɪˈkaʊnt/ v
berätta redogöra uppge
To tell; narrate; to relate in detail

recourse /ɹɪˈko(ː)ɹs/ /ɹɪˈkoəs/ /ɹɪˈkɔːs/ /ˈɹiːko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈɹiːkoəs/ /ˈɹiːkɔɹs/ recourses n
tillflykt
The act of seeking assistance or advice.

recover /ɹɪˈkʌvə/ /ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ v
återfå
(transitive) To get back, to regain (a physical thing; in astronomy and navigation, sight of a thing or a signal).
tillfriskna vederfås återhämta sig komma sig återfå
(intransitive, followed by "from" to show what caused the bad feeling) To get better, to regain health or prosperity.

recovery /ɹəˈkʌvəɹi/ /ɹəˈkʌvɹi/ /ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi/ /ɹɪˈkʌvɹi/ recoveries n
återhämtning tillfrisknande
A return to normal health.
återhämtning
(economics) Renewed growth after a slump.

recovery boiler recovery boilers n
sodapanna
A boiler for recovering the sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide used in a chemical wood pulping process.

recovery position recovery positions n
framstupa sidoläge stabilt sidoläge

recreate /ˈɹɛkɹɪeɪt/ v
roa
(reflexive) To enjoy or entertain oneself.
rekreera återhämta
(intransitive) To take recreation.

recreation /ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/ recreations n
rekreation förströelse
Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.

recreation room recreation rooms n
allrum gillestuga
(United States, Australia, Canada) A room used for a variety of purposes, such as parties, games and other everyday or casual use.

recreational vehicle recreational vehicles n
husbil
(North America) A self-propelled vehicle (motor home), or trailer designed for use as living quarters on overnight recreational activities and travel.

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ /ɹɪˈkɹuːt/ recruits n
rekryt
A person enlisted for service in the army; a newly enlisted soldier.

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ /ɹɪˈkɹuːt/ v
rekrytera värva
To enroll or enlist new members or potential employees on behalf of an employer, organization, sports team, the military, etc.

recruiter recruiters n
rekryterare
Agent noun of recruit; one who recruits, particularly one employed to recruit others.

recruitment /rɪˈkruːt.mənt / recruitments n
rekrytering
The process or art of finding candidates for a post in an organization, or recruits for the armed forces.

rectal /ˈrɛk.təl/ adj
rektal ändtarms-
Of, via or related to the rectum.

rectangle /ˈrɛktæŋɡl̩/ rectangles n
rektangel
(geometry) Any quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles.

rectangular /ɹɛkˈtæŋɡjəlɚ/ /ɹɛkˈtæŋɡjʊlə/ more rectangular most rectangular adj
rektangulär
Having a shape like a rectangle.

rectify /ˈɹɛktəˌfaɪ/ v
korrigera
(transitive) To restore (someone or something) to its proper condition; to straighten out, to set right. [from 16th c.]
likrikta
(transitive, electronics) To convert (alternating current) into direct current. [from 19th c.]

rectilinear /ˌɹɛktɪˈlɪniɚ/ /ˌɹɛktɪˈlɪnɪə/ more rectilinear most rectilinear adj
rätlinjig
In a straight line.

rector /ˈɹɛktə/ /ˈɹɛktɚ/ rectors rectress n
rektor
A headmaster in various educational institutions, e.g. a university.

rectoscope rectoscopes n
rektoskop
A proctoscope.

rectum /ˈɹɛktəm/ recta rectums n
ändtarm rektum pastejkök
(anatomy) The terminal part of the large intestine through which feces pass after exiting the colon, but before leaving the body through the anus.

recumbent more recumbent most recumbent adj
liggande
Lying down.

recumbent recumbents n
liggcykel
A bicycle or tricycle that places the rider in a reclined posture.

recurrent adj
återkommande
Recurring; happening time after time.

recurse /ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)s/ v
rekursera

recursion /ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)ʒən/ recursions n
rekursion
(mathematics) The act of defining an object (usually a function) in terms of that object itself.

recursivity recursivities n
rekursivitet
The quality of being recursive.

recurve bow recurve bows n
rekurvbåge
(weapons) A bow whose two tips curve away from the archer when drawn, which gives the shot greater power and speed.

recuse /ɹiˈkjuz/ /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈkjuːz/ v
jäva ut sig
(reflexive, law) Of a judge, juror, or prosecutor: to declare (oneself) unable to participate in a court case due to an actual or potential conflict of interest or lack of impartiality.

recyclable adj
återvinningsbar
Able to be recycled.

recycle /ɹiˈsaɪkəl/ /ɹəˈsaɪkəl/ /ɹɪˈsaɪkəl/ v
återvinna återanvända
(transitive) To break down and reuse component materials.
återanvända
(transitive) To reuse as a whole.

recycle bin recycle bins n
papperskorg soptunna återvinningscontainer
A container in which items to be recycled may be placed.
papperskorg
(computing) In Microsoft Windows, a storage location for deleted files, from which they can be retrieved or permanently deleted.

recycling recyclings n
återvinning återanvändning
The practice of sorting and collecting waste materials for new use.

red /ɹɛd/ [ɻʷɛˑd̥] more red most red redder reddest adj
röd
(of hair) Having an orange-brown or orange-blond colour; ginger.
(of a, dog, or, its coat) Having a brown color.
Left-wing parties and movements, chiefly socialist or communist, including the U.K. Labour party and the Social Democratic Party of Germany.

red /ɹɛd/ [ɻʷɛˑd̥] reds n
röd rött
(countable, and, uncountable) The colour of the setting sun; the colour which is evoked by the longest visible wavelengths (between about 625–740 nm), and a primary additive colour.

red bandfish red bandfish n
röd bandfisk
A species of bandfish found in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean from Senegal to Norway, Cepola macrophthalma (syn. Cepola rubescens).

red blood cell red blood cells n
erytrocyt röd blodkropp
(hematology, cytology) A type of cell in the blood of vertebrates that contains hemoglobin and transports oxygen from the lungs to the tissues; an erythrocyte.

red cabbage red cabbages n
rödkål
(countable, uncountable) A form of cabbage having red leaves, Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra .

red card red cards n
rött kort
(sports) A card displayed by the referee when a player is sent off for a serious infringement of the rules.

red carpet red carpets n
röda mattan
A strip of red carpet that is laid for a VIP to walk on.

red clover red clovers n
rödklöver
A clover (Trifolium pratense), with red flowers, found in Europe, Asia and North America.

red crossbill red crossbills n
mindre korsnäbb
Loxia curvirostra, a small passerine bird in the finch family, widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere.

red currant /ˈɹɛdˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈɹɛdˌkʌɹənt/ red currants n
röda vinbär
A deciduous shrub, Ribes rubrum, native to western Europe; any of certain cultivars of the shrub.
The bright red translucent edible berry of this plant.

red deer red deer red deers n
kronhjort
A species of large deer, Cervus elaphus, found in Europe and southwestern Asia.

red dwarf red dwarfs n
röd dvärg
(star) A small, relatively cool star of the main sequence.

red fox red foxes n
rödräv räv
(countable) A common species of fox, Vulpes vulpes native to North America, Asia, Europe and North Africa; small, with reddish fur, but larger than the arctic fox.

red giant red giants n
röd jätte
(star) A large red coloured star with a lower surface temperature than many stars, being at the final stage of moderately massive main-sequence stars.

red guard red guards n
rödgardist
A member of any of several organizations known as Red Guards or Red Guard.

red gurnard red gurnards n
rödknot

red herring red herring red herrings n
böckling
A herring that is cured in smoke and brine strong enough to turn the flesh red; a type of kipper.

red kite red kites n
röd glada
A predator bird of the kite (Accipitridae) family, Milvus milvus.

red knot red knots n
kustsnäppa
Calidris canutus, a species of wading bird.

red letter day red letter days n
röd dag
(idiomatic) A particularly significant day; a day of personal or sectarian celebration.

red light red lights n
rödljus
A warning light, especially as a traffic signal indicating stop.

red line red lines n
röd linje
(figuratively) A boundary or limit which should not be crossed.

red ochre red ochres n
rödmylla
A clay-like material, containing ferric oxide, used as a pigment.

red onion red onions n
rödlök
A type of onion with reddish purplish skin.

red panda red pandas n
kattbjörn mindre panda röd panda eldräv
An omnivorous mammal, Ailurus fulgens, native to the Himalayas and eastern Asia, which has dark red fur and a ringed tail.

red phalarope red phalaropes n
brednäbbad simsnäppa
Phalaropus fulicarius, a small wading bird.

red rail red rails n
rödrall
†Aphanapteryx bonasia, an extinct species of birds from the family Rallidae, formerly endemic to Mauritius.

red squirrel red squirrels n
ekorre
Sciurus vulgaris (Eurasian red squirrel), common in Europe and Asia.

red supergiant red supergiants n
röd superjätte
(star) A very large, red star, such as Betelgeuse and Antares.

red tape n
byråkrati
(metonym, idiomatic) Time-consuming regulations or bureaucratic procedures.

red terror red terrors n
röd terror
(politics) Coordinated violence committed by communists, socialists, or other left-wing groups against (actual or perceived) class enemies.

red turtle dove red turtle doves n
röd turkduva
A small bird, Streptopelia tranquebarica, a resident breeding bird in the tropics in the Indian subcontinent, with a range extending to Taiwan and the Philippines.

red wine red wines n
rödvin rött vin
Red-coloured wine made mostly from black grapes, including the skin.

red-backed shrike red-backed shrikes n
törnskata
A medium-sized bird (Lanius collurio) of the shrike family that breeds in most of Europe and western Asia and winters in tropical Africa, eating large insects, small birds, voles, and lizards.

red-breasted flycatcher red-breasted flycatchers n
mindre flugsnappare
Ficedula parva, an Old World flycatcher breeding in eastern Europe and across Central Asia.

red-breasted goose red-breasted geese n
rödhalsad gås
Branta ruficollis, a species of goose from Eurasia, with a large rust-colored area on its breast and throat.

red-breasted merganser red-breasted mergansers n
småskrake pracka
A species of diving duck, Mergus serrator.

red-collared widowbird red-collared widowbirds n
rödhalsad vidafink
An African species of widowbird, Euplectes ardens.

red-crested pochard red-crested pochards n
rödhuvad dykand
Netta rufina, a large diving duck.

red-crowned crane red-crowned cranes n
japansk trana
Grus japonensis, a bird of the crane (Gruidae) family, native to East Asia

red-eye /ˈɹɛdaɪ/ /ˈɹɛdˌaɪ/ red-eyes n
sarv
The common rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus), a freshwater fish. [from 17th c.]

red-flanked bluetail red-flanked bluetails n
tajgablåstjärt
Tarsiger cyanurus, an Old World flycatcher

red-footed falcon red-footed falcons n
aftonfalk
Falco vespertinus, a Eurasian bird of prey in the family Falconidae

red-handed more red-handed most red-handed adj
på bar gärning med fingrarna i syltburken
(idiom) Showing clear evidence of guilt; in the act of wrongdoing.

red-legged partridge red-legged partridges n
rödhöna
(UK) Any partridge of species Alectoris rufa.

red-light district red-light districts n
bordellkvarter
A part of an urban area where prostitution and sex-oriented businesses are concentrated.

red-necked grebe red-necked grebes n
gråhakedopping
Podiceps grisegena a migratory aquatic bird found in the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere.

red-necked phalarope red-necked phalaropes n
smalnäbbad simsnäppa
a type of small wader, (Phalaropus lobatus)

red-necked stint red-necked stints n
rödhalsad snäppa
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris ruficollis)

red-rumped swallow red-rumped swallows n
rostgumpsvala
Cecropis daurica, a small passerine bird in the swallow family

red-tailed shrike red-tailed shrikes n
turkestantörnskata
Lanius phoenicuroides, a member of the shrike family (Laniidae). It was formerly considered conspecific with the isabelline shrike and the red-backed shrike.

red-throated diver red-throated divers n
smålom
Gavia stellata, the smallest member of the loon or diver family, breeding in northern Eurasia and Arctic Canada, with grey head, red throat, white underparts and dark mantle.

red-throated pipit red-throated pipits n
rödstrupig piplärka
A small passerine bird, Anthus cervinus.

red-throated thrush red-throated thrushes n
rödhalsad trast
Turdus ruficollis, a Palearctic thrush.

red-throated tit red-throated tits n
finkmes
Melaniparus fringillinus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

redact /ɹɪˈdækt/ v
redigera
To reduce to form, as literary matter; to digest and put in shape (matter for publication); to edit. [from 19th c.]

redden /ˈɹɛdn̩/ v
rodna
(intransitive) To become red or redder.

reddish /ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ more reddish most reddish adj
rödaktig
Somewhat red.

reddish-green more reddish-green most reddish-green adj
rödgrön
(chiefly of parts of plants) Of a reddish or sometimes magentaish color that blends into or seems darkened by green (e.g. from other parts of the plant).

redeem /ɹɪˈdiːm/ v
befriar
(transitive) To set free by force.
rädda
(transitive) To save, rescue
gottgöra sona
(transitive) To expiate, atone (for)
frälsa
(transitive) To save from a state of sin (and from its consequences).

redeemer redeemers n
redentor
One who redeems; one who provides redemption.

redemption /ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/ redemptions n
lösen
The recovery, for a fee, of a pawned article.
frälsning
Salvation from sin.

redheaded adj
rödhårig
(of a person) Having red hair.

redirect v
omdirigera
(transitive) To give new direction to, change the direction of.
(transitive) To instruct to go, inquire, elsewhere.
(computing, transitive) To substitute an address or pointer to a new location.
(computing) To send to a new location by substituting an address or pointer.

redirection /ɹiːdaɪˈɹɛkʃən/ /ɹiːdəˈɹɛkʃən/ /ɹiːdɪˈɹɛkʃən/ redirections n
omdirigering
The act of setting a new direction.

redistribution /ˌɹiːdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/ redistributions n
omfördelning
The act of changing the distribution of resources.

redness rednesses n
rodnad rödhet
(uncountable) The state or quality of being red.
rodnad
(countable, uncountable) A red discoloration, especially of skin.

redo /ɹiˈduː/ /ˈɹiːdu/ v
göra om
To do again.

redoubt /ɹəˈdəʊt/ /ɹəˈdʌʊt/ /ɹɪˈdaʊt/ redoubts n
redutt
A small, temporary, military fortification.

redpoll redpolls n
gråsiska
Any of various finches in the genus Acanthis (syn. Carduelis), which have characteristic red markings on their heads.

redshift /ˈɹɛdˌʃɪft/ redshifts n
rödförskjutning
(physics) A change in the wavelength of light, in which the wavelength is longer than when it was emitted at the source.

redskin redskins n
rödskinn
(now, sometimes, considered an, _, ethnic slur, and, offensive) A Native American.

redstart redstarts n
rödstjärt
Any of various insectivorous ground-feeding birds, mainly of the genus Phoenicurus. Many of the species have a red tail.

reduce /ɹɪˈd(j)us/ /ɹɪˈdjuːs/ /ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːs/ v
reducera

reduced row echelon form reduced row echelon forms n
reducerad trappstegsform
(linear algebra) The form of a row-reduced matrix which is in row echelon form.

reduction /ɹiˈdɑk.ʃən/ /ɹɪˈdʌkʃən/ reductions n
neddragning minskning sänkning
The act, process, or result of reducing.
minskning
The amount or rate by which something is reduced, e.g. in price.
reduktion
(chemistry) A reaction in which electrons are gained and valence is reduced; often by the removal of oxygen or the addition of hydrogen.
reducering
(cooking) The process of rapidly boiling a sauce to concentrate it.

redundancy /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈdʌnd(ə)nsi/ /ɹɪˈdʌndən(t)si/ redundancies n
redundans
The state of being redundant

redundant /ɹɪˈdʌn.dənt/ more redundant most redundant adj
överflödig
Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary, no longer needed.

reduplication /-plɪ-/ /-ʃɪn/ /ɹi-/ /ɹəˌd(j)u.plə.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ɹɪ-/ /ɹɪ.djuː.plɪ.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ reduplications n
fördubbling
(linguistics) The act of, or an instance of, reduplicating.

redwing redwings n
rödvingetrast
A small thrush, Turdus iliacus, native to Eurasia, with a white eye stripe and red under-wing feathers.

redwood redwoods n
sekvoja sequoia
(uncountable) Wood of the species Sequoia sempervirens.

reed /ɹiːd/ reeds n
säv vass rör
(countable) Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.
rör
(countable, music) Part of the mouthpiece of certain woodwind instruments, comprising a thin piece of wood or metal which shakes very quickly to produce sound when a musician blows over it.
vävsked
(countable, weaving) A comb-like part of a beater for beating the weft when weaving.

reed bed reed beds n
vass vassbädd
A place where reeds grow.

reed bunting reed buntings n
sävsparv
A passerine bird, Emberiza schoeniclus, sparrow-sized but slim and with a long, deeply notched tail.

reed warbler reed warblers n
rörsångare
A species of warbler, Acrocephalus scirpaceus, family Acrocephalidae, native to Eurasia and Africa. [from 18th c.]

reeducation camp reeducation camps n
omskolningsläger
(euphemistic) A camp or prison where ideological dissidents undergo reeducation or indoctrination.

reef /ɹiːf/ reefs n
rev
A chain or range of rocks, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the water.

reef /ɹiːf/ v
reva
(nautical) To take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind.

reef knot reef knots n
råbandsknop
A knot used to securely tie two pieces of rope together, or to reef sails.

reek /riːk/ reeks n
stank odör
A strong unpleasant smell.
ånga
(Scotland) Vapour; steam; smoke; fume.

reek /riːk/ v
stinka
(intransitive) To have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell.
(intransitive, figuratively) To be evidently associated with something unpleasant.

reel /ɹiːl/ reels n
reel
(music) The music of this dance; often called a Scottish (or Scotch) reel.
rulle
(film) A short compilation of sample film work used as a demonstrative resume in the entertainment industry.

reel /ɹiːl/ v
rulla spola
To spin or revolve repeatedly.
vackla
To walk shakily or unsteadily; to stagger; move as if drunk or not in control of oneself.

reel off v
rabbla
(transitive, idiomatic) To list effortlessly and quickly.

reelect v
omvälja återvälja
To elect for a second or subsequent time.

reelection reelections n
omval
the act of being elected after already being elected once, and already having served out one's first term.

reeling /ɹiːlɪŋ/ reelings n
yrsel

reenact /ɹi.ənækt/ /ɹi.ɛnækt/ /ɹi.ɪnækt/ v
iscensätta rekonstruera återskapa återuppföra återuppleva
To recreate an event, especially a historical battle.

reenactment reenactments n
iscensättning rekonstruktion återskapande återuppförande
The repetition of an earlier (usually historic) event, as a performance or social event.

refectory /ɹɪˈfɛkt(ə)ɹi/ refectories n
refektorium
A dining hall, especially in an institution such as a college or monastery.

refer /ɹɪˈfɜː/ /ɹɪˈfɝ/ v
hänvisa referera syfta
(intransitive, stative) To make reference to; to be about; to relate to; to regard; to allude to.

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ referees n
domare
(sports) An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.
skiljedomare
A person who settles a dispute.
referens
(UK) A person who writes a letter of reference or provides a reference by phone call for someone. US English: reference.

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ v
döma
To act as a referee.

reference /ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/ /ˈɹɛfəɹɛns/ references n
referens
A measurement one can compare (some other measurement) to.
Information about a person, provided by someone (a referee) with whom they are well acquainted.
(computing) An object containing information which refers to data stored elsewhere, as opposed to containing the data itself.
källhänvisning referens
(academic writing) A short written identification of a previously published work which is used as a source for a text.
källa referens
(academic writing) A previously published written work thus indicated; a source.

referendum /ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/ referenda referendums n
folkomröstning
(politics) A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment. (The adposition on is usually used before the related subject of the vote.)

referent /ˈɹɛf(ə)ɹənt/ /ˈɹɛfəɹənt/ referents n
referent
(semantics) The specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes.

refine /ɹɪˈfaɪn/ v
raffinera förfina
(transitive) To purify; reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; to free from impurities.
(transitive) To make nice or subtle.

refinement /ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/ /ɹɪˈfaɪnmənt/ refinements n
förfining
The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material
förfining raffinemang
High-class style; cultivation.
A fine or subtle distinction.

refinery /rɪˈfaɪnərɪ/ refineries n
raffinaderi
A building, or a mass of machinery, used to produce refined products such as sugar, oil, or metals.

reflation /ɹiːˈfleɪʃən/ reflations n
reflation
(economics) The act of restoring a deflated general level of prices to a previous or desired level.

reflect /ɹɪˈflɛkt/ v
återkasta
(transitive) To mirror, or show the image of something.
reflektera
(intransitive) To think seriously; to ponder or consider.

reflection /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ reflections n
reflexion
The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

reflective /ɹɪˈflɛktɪv/ more reflective most reflective adj
speglande
That reflects, or redirects back to the source.

reflector /ɹɪˈflɛktə(ɹ)/ reflectors n
reflex
A small, often red, reflecting disk on the rear of a vehicle or bicycle that reflects the headlights of other vehicles.

reflex /ɹɪˈflɛks/ /ˈɹiːflɛks/ reflexes n
reflex
An automatic response to a simple stimulus which does not require mental processing.

reflexive /ɹəˈflɛksɪv/ adj
reflexiv
(grammar) Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject.
(mathematics) Of a relation R on a set S, such that xRx for all members x of S (that is, the relation holds between any element of the set and itself).

reflexive pronoun reflexive pronouns n
reflexiv pronomen reflexivt pronomen
(grammar) In English: a personal pronoun, having a form of "self" as a suffix to show that the subject's action affects the subject itself.

reflexive verb reflexive verbs n
reflexiv verb reflexivt verb
A verb whose subject and direct object are the same.

reflexivity reflexivities n
reflexivitet
The condition or state of being reflexive.

reforest v
återbeskoga
To replant a forest, especially after clearcutting.

reforestation reforestations n
återförskogning
The act or process of replanting a forest, especially after clear-cutting.

reform /ɹəˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔːm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔɹm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔːm/ reforms n
reform
The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it

reform /ɹəˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔːm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔɹm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔːm/ v
reformera
(transitive) To put into a new and improved form or condition; to restore to a former good state, or bring from bad to good; to change from worse to better.

reform school reform schools n
ungdomsvårdsanstalt ungdomsvårdsskola uppfostringsanstalt
(dated) A penal institution for juveniles, especially males.

reformer reformers n
reformator
One who reforms, or who works for reform.
(historical, Christianity) One who was involved in the Reformation.

reformulate v
omformulera
(transitive) To formulate again or differently.

refract v
bryta
(transitive, optics) To cause (light) to change direction as a result of entering a different medium.

refraction /ɹəˈfɹækʃən/ refractions n
refraktion brytning
(physics) The turning or bending of any wave, such as a light or sound wave, when it passes from one medium into another of different optical density.

refractive index refractive indices n
brytningsindex
(physics) The ratio of the speed of light in air or vacuum to that in another medium.

refractory /ɹɪˈfɹæk.təɹ.i/ more refractory most refractory adj
motspänstig
Obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ refrains n
refräng omkväde
The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ v
avhålla avstå låta bli
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain. [from 15th c.]

refresh /ɹiˈfɹɛʃ/ /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/ v
uppfriska
(transitive) To renew or revitalize.

refreshment /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ.mənt/ refreshments n
förfriskning
(usually, countable, usually, plural) That which refreshes, such as a light snack or drink.

refrigeration refrigerations n
avkylning kylning
The process of transferring heat from an object in order to cool it.

refrigerator /ɹəˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪtə/ /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ refrigerators n
kylskåp
A household appliance used for keeping food fresh by refrigeration (short form fridge).

refuel /ɹiːˈfjuːl/ /ɹiːˈfjuːəl/ /ˈɹiːfjuːl/ /ˈɹiːfjuːəl/ v
tanka
(ambitransitive) To refill with fuel.

refuge island refuge islands n
refug
A raised platform or other protective barrier in the middle of a street crossing, allowing pedestrians to pause safely in the middle of the road.

refugee /ɹɛfjʊˈd͡ʒiː/ /ˈɹɛfjʊd͡ʒiː/ refugees n
flykting
A person seeking refuge in a foreign country out of fear of political persecution or the prospect of such persecution in their home country, i.e., a person seeking political asylum.
A person seeking refuge due to a natural disaster, war, etc.
A person formally granted political or economic asylum by a country other than their home country.

refugee camp refugee camps n
flyktingläger

refund /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ /ˈɹiːfʌnd/ refunds n
återbetalning
An amount of money returned.

refusal /ɹɪˈfjuːzl̩/ refusals n
vägran
The act of refusing.

refuse /ˈɹɛfjuːs/ n
avfall avskräde sopor rens skräp
Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.

refuse /ɹɪˈfjuːz/ v
vägra avslå
(transitive) To decline (a request or demand).
vägra
(intransitive) To decline a request or demand, forbear; to withhold permission.

refutation refutations n
motargument motbevis vederläggning
An act of refuting or disproving; the disproving of an argument, opinion, testimony, doctrine or theory by argument or countervailing proof; evidence of falseness.

refute /ɹəˈfjut/ /ɹɪˈfjuːt/ v
motbevisa vederlägga
(transitive) To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.

regain /ɹiːˈɡeɪn/ /ˈɹiːɡeɪn/ v
återvinna återfå
(transitive) To get back; to recover possession of.

regal /ˈɹiːɡəl/ regals n
regal
(musical instruments) A small, portable organ whose sound is produced by brass beating reeds without amplifying resonators. Its tone is keen and rich in harmonics. The regal was common in the 16th and 17th centuries, and has been revived for the performance of music from those times.

regale /ɹəˈɡeɪl/ /ɹɪˈɡeɪl/ v
välfägna
(transitive) To provide hospitality for (someone); to supply with abundant food and drink. [from 17th c.]
(figurative, transitive) To entertain with something that delights; to gratify; to refresh.

regalia /ɹəˈɡeɪl.i.ə/ n
regalier
The emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia indicative of royalty or any other sovereign status; such as a crown, orb, sceptre or sword.
Decorations or insignia indicative of an office or membership of an order or society; such as freemasonry.

regard /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːd/ v
anser
(transitive) To consider, look upon (something) in a given way etc. [from 16th c.]
(transitive, obsolete) To set store by (something), to hold (someone) in esteem; to consider to have value, to respect. [from 16th c.]

regarding /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ preposition
angående beträffande gällande rörande
Concerning, respecting.

regardless /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːd.lɪs/ more regardless most regardless adv
oavsett trots allt ändå
Without attention to warnings or indications of bad consequences.

regardless of preposition
oavsett bortsett
without attention to; without regard for

regards /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdz/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːdz/ n
hälsningar
A greeting at the end of a letter or e-mail communication.
A greeting to pass on to another person.

regency /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənsi/ regencies n
regentskap
A system of government that substitutes for the reign of a king or queen when that king or queen becomes unable to rule.

regenerate /ɹiːˈd͡ʒɛnəɹeɪt/ v
regenerera
(intransitive) To become reconstructed.

regeneration regenerations n
regeneration regenerering
Rebuilding or restructuring; large scale repair or renewal; revitalisation.

regent /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənt/ regents n
regent riksföreståndare
One who rules in place of the monarch, especially because the monarch is too young, absent, or disabled. [from 15th c.]

reggae /ˈɹɛɡeɪ/ n
reggae
(Rastafari, music genre) A music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s and is heavily associated with Rastafarianism, featuring a heavy bass line and percussive rhythm guitar on the offbeat, often with close vocal harmonies.

regicide /ˈɹɛd͡ʒəsaɪd/ regicides n
kungamord
The killing of a king.
kungamördare
One who kills a king. [from 1540s]

regime /ɹeɪˈʒiːm/ /ɹəˈʒiːm/ /ˈɹeɪʒiːm/ regimes n
regim
A form of government, or the government in power, particularly an authoritarian or totalitarian one.

regime change regime changes n
regimskifte
(politics) The overthrow of a government that is considered an illegitimate regime by means of external force (especially military might), and its replacement with a new government according to the concept of political legitimacy promoted by that force.

regiment /ˈɹɛd͡ʒɪmənt/ regiments n
regemente
(military) A unit of armed troops under the command of an officer, and consisting of several smaller units; now specifically, usually composed of two or more battalions. [from 16th c.]

regiolect regiolects n
regiolekt

region /ˈɹiːd͡ʒən/ [ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩] regions n
region nejd trakt bygd
Any considerable and connected part of a space or surface; specifically, a tract of land or sea of considerable but indefinite extent; a country; a district; in a broad sense, a place without special reference to location or extent but viewed as an entity for geographical, social or cultural reasons.
region
An administrative subdivision of the European Union.

regional /ˈɹiːd͡ʒnəl/ /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənəl/ adj
regional
Of, or pertaining to, a specific region or district.

register /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɚ/ v
registrera regga
(transitive) To enter in a register; to enlist.
rekommendera
(transitive, mail) To record officially and handle specially.

registrar /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪsˌtɹɑɹ/ registrars n
underläkare
A doctor receiving advanced specialist training in some countries in order to become a consultant.

regmaglypt /ˈɹɛɡməɡlipt/ /ˈɹɛɡməɡlɪpt/ regmaglypts n
regmaglypt
(astronomy, geology) A small, shallow indentation or pit on the surface of a meteorite, resembling a thumbprint impression in clay, created by ablation while falling in an atmosphere.

regret /ɹiˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹəˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ regrets n
ånger beklagande
Emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.
(decision theory) The amount of avoidable loss that results from choosing the wrong action.

regret /ɹiˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹəˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ v
ångra beklaga
To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.

regretful more regretful most regretful adj
ångefull ångerfylld
Full of feelings of regret, indulging in regrets.

regrettable more regrettable most regrettable adj
beklagansvärd
Able to be regretted, especially deserving of regret.

regroup /ɹiːˈɡɹuːp/ /ˈɹiːɡɹuːp/ v
omgruppera
(intransitive) To pause and get organized again.
(transitive) To group or categorize again.

regular /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ /ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ/ [ˈɹɛɡ.jɪ̈.lɚ] [ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ] more regular most regular adj
regelbunden
Having a constant pattern; showing evenness of form or appearance. [from 15th c.]
Demonstrating a consistent set of rules; showing order, evenness of operation or occurrence. [from 16th c.]
Happening at constant (especially short) intervals. [from 17th c.]
(grammar, of a verb, plural, etc) Following a set or common pattern; according to the normal rules of a given language. [from 17th c.]

regular /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ /ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ/ [ˈɹɛɡ.jɪ̈.lɚ] [ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ] regulars n
stamgäst
A frequent, routine visitor to an establishment.
stamkund
A frequent customer, client or business partner.

regular expression regular expressions n
reguljärt uttryck
(comptheory) A concise description of a regular formal language with notations for concatenation, alternation, and iteration (repetition) of subexpressions.

regular verb regular verbs n
regelbundet verb
(grammar) A verb which conjugates regularly. In English, a verb which uses an -ed suffix to form its past participle.

regularly /ˈɹɛɡjəli/ /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚli/ /ˈɹɛɡjʊləli/ more regularly most regularly adv
regelbundet
With constant frequency or pattern.
vanligen vanligtvis
normally; ordinarily.

regulate /ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/ v
reglera
To adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning.

regulation /ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/ regulations n
förordning
(uncountable) The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.
(European Union law) A form of legislative act which is self-effecting, and requires no further intervention by the Member States to become law.
reglering
(countable) A law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization.

regulator /ˈɹɛɡ.ju.leɪt.ɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.leɪt.ə/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.leɪt.ɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.leɪt.ə/ regulators n
regulator
A device that controls or limits something.
A person or group that sets standards of practice, especially those established by law.
A very accurate clock, used by clockmakers to measure the timekeeping of each newly made clock.

regulatory capture regulatory captures n
regleringsövertagande

rehab /ˈɹiːhæb/ rehabs n
rehab
(informal) An institution for rehabilitation.

rehabilitate /ɹiː(h)əˈbɪlɪteɪt/ v
rehabilitera
(transitive) To restore (someone) to their former state, reputation, possessions, status etc. [from 16th c.]
(transitive, criminology) To restore to (a criminal etc.) the necessary training and education to allow for a successful reintegration into society; to retrain. [from 19th c.]
(intransitive) To go through such a process; to recover. [from 20th c.]

rehabilitation /ˌɹiː.əˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ [ˌɹiː.əˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩] rehabilitations n
rehabilitering
The process of rehabilitating somebody or something.

rehearsal /ɹɪˈhɜːsl̩/ /ɹɪˈhɝsl̩/ rehearsals n
repetition
The practicing of something which is to be performed before an audience, usually to test or improve the interaction between several participating people, or to allow technical adjustments with respect to staging to be done.

rehearse /ɹɪˈhɝs/ [ɹɪˈhɜːs] v
repa repetera
(ambitransitive) To practise by recitation or repetition in private for experiment and improvement, prior to a public representation, especially in theater

reign /ɹeɪn/ reigns n
maktutövning regering
The exercise of sovereign power.
regeringstid regering
The period during which a monarch rules.

reign /ɹeɪn/ v
regera härska
(intransitive) To exercise sovereign power, to rule as a monarch.
härska
To be a dominant quality of a place or situation; to prevail, predominate, rule.

reign of terror reigns of terror n
skräckvälde terrorvälde
(politics) A brutal period of political violence and intimidation in the wake of a popular revolution.

reimburse /ˌɹiːɪmˈbɜː(ɹ)s/ v
ersätta
To compensate with payment; especially, to repay money spent on one's behalf.

reimbursement /ˌɹiː.ɪmˈbɜːs.mənt/ reimbursements n
ersättning
(business, management, accounting) The act of compensating someone for an expense.

rein /ɹeɪn/ reins n
tygel töm
A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.

rein /ɹeɪn/ v
tygla
(transitive) To direct or stop a horse by using reins.

rein in v
tygla
(figurative) To stop or slow something, by exercising control.

reincarnation /ˌɹiːɪŋkɑː(ɹ)ˈneɪʃən/ reincarnations n
reinkarnation själavandring
A rebirth of a soul, in a physical life form, such as a body.

reindeer /ˈɹeɪndɪə/ /ˈɹeɪndɪɹ/ reindeer reindeers n
ren rendjur
(plural: reindeer) Any Arctic and subarctic-dwelling deer of the species Rangifer tarandus, with a number of subspecies.

reinforce /ˌɹi.ɪnˈfɔɹs/ /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfoːs/ /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs/ v
förstärka armera
(transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

reinforced concrete reinforced concretes n
armerad betong
A building material made from Portland cement concrete with a matrix of steel bars or wires (rebars) to increase its tensile strength.

reinforcement /ˌɹiːɪnˈfɔː(ɹ)smənt/ reinforcements n
förstärkning
(countable) A thing that reinforces.

reinstate /ɹiː.ɪnˈsteɪt/ v
återinföra
(transitive) To bring back into use or existence; resurrect.

reinsurance reinsurances n
återförsäkring
(business, insurance) Insurance purchased by insurance companies that spreads the risk associated with selling insurance around so the danger of one large monetary loss is minimized.

reinterpret v
omtolka
To interpret again.

reintroduce v
återinföra
(transitive) To introduce again.

reinvent v
återuppfinna
To invent again something that has already been invented.

reiterate /ɹiˈɪt.əɹ.eɪt/ more reiterate most reiterate adj
upprepad
Reiterated; repeated.

reiterate /ɹiˈɪt.əɹ.eɪt/ v
upprepa
(transitive) To say or do (something) for a second time, such as for emphasis.
(transitive) To say or do (something) repeatedly.

reject /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɹiː.d͡ʒɛkt/ v
avslå avfärda avvisa rata
(transitive) To refuse to accept.

rejoice /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪs/ v
fröjda glädjas
(intransitive) To be very happy, be delighted, exult; to feel joy. [from 14th c.]

rejoinder /ɹɪd͡ʒˈɔɪndɚ/ rejoinders n
replik svaromål
(legal) The defendant's answer to the replication.

rejuvenate /ɹiːˈd͡ʒuːvəneɪt/ /ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːvəneɪt/ v
föryngra
To render young again.

rejuvenation rejuvenations n
föryngring
The process of rendering young again.

relapse /ɹɪˈlæps/ /ˈɹiːˌlæps/ relapses n
återfall recidiv
The act or situation of relapsing.

relapse /ɹɪˈlæps/ /ˈɹiːˌlæps/ v
återfall
(intransitive) To fall back again; to slide or turn back into a former state or practice.
skov
(intransitive, medicine, of a disease) To recur; to worsen, be aggravated (after a period of improvement).

related /ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ more related most related adj
släkt
Standing in relation or connection.
besläktad
Being a relative of.

relation /ɹɪˈleɪʃən/ relations n
relation samband
The manner in which two things may be associated.
släkting anhörig familjemedlem
A member of one's extended family; a relative.
relation
(databases) A set of ordered tuples retrievable by a relational database; a table.
(mathematics) A statement of equality of two products of generators, used in the presentation of a group.

relationship /ɹɪˈleɪ.ʃənˌʃɪp/ [ɹɪˈleɪ.ʃn̩ˌʃɪp] relationships n
relation förhållande
Connection or association; the condition of being related.
A romantic or sexual involvement.
släktskap
Kinship; being related by blood or marriage.

relationship anarchy n
relationsanarki
The practice of forming anti-mononormative and anti-hierarchical relationships.

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] adj
relativ
Connected to or depending on something else; comparative.

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] relatives n
släkting anförvant frände fränka
Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.

relative atomic mass n
relativ atommassa
(physics) The ratio of the average mass per atom of the naturally occurring form of an element to 1/12 of the mass of a carbon-12 atom. Symbol Ar; abbreviation RAM or r.a.m. For elements with several isotopes, the most stable isotope is treated as the representative.

relative pronoun relative pronouns n
relativpronomen
(grammar) A pronoun that introduces a relative clause and refers to an antecedent. Some words that can be used as interrogative pronouns can alternatively be used as relative pronouns: what, which, who, and whom. The other relative pronouns are whoever, whomever, whatever, and that.

relative-in-law relatives-in-law n
ingift släkting
(uncommon) Co-relative-in-law: A relative of one's generation, separated by two degrees of marriage.

relatively /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv.li/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] adv
förhållandevis relativt proportionellt
In a relative manner; with reference to environment or competition; contextually or comparatively.
(sometimes, proscribed) Somewhat; fairly.

relativity /ɹɛləˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌɹɛləˈtɪvɪti/ [-ɾi] relativities n
relativitet
(uncountable) The state of being relative to something else; the absence of universally applicable rules or standards; relativism; (countable) an instance of this.

relativization relativizations n
relativisering
The act or process of relativizing.

relax /ɹɪˈlæks/ v
koppla av slappna av
förslappa
(transitive) To calm down.

relaxation /ˌɹilækˈseɪʃən/ /ˌɹɪlækˈseɪʃən/ relaxations n
avspänning
The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.

relay /ɹiˈleɪ/ /ˈɹiːleɪ/ relays n
stafett
(athletics) A track and field discipline where runners take turns in carrying a baton from start to finish. The most common events are 4×100 meter and 4×400 meter competitions. [from 19th c.]
relä
(electronics) An electrical actuator that allows a relatively small electrical voltage or current to control a larger voltage or current. [from 19th c.]

relay race relay races n
stafett
A sports contest where the members of a team take turns e.g. swimming, running or skiing parts of a circuit.

relay strike relay strikes n
sektorstrejk
(chiefly, India) A type of strike where workers in a particular sector strike sequentially per business.

release /ɹiˈliːs/ /ɹəˈliːs/ /ɹɪˈliːs/ releases n
frigöring frisläppande
The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).
version
(software) The distribution, either public or private, of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product.

release /ɹiˈliːs/ /ɹəˈliːs/ /ɹɪˈliːs/ v
släppa lössläppa
To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.
frige
To free or liberate; to set free.
ge ut släppa
(legal) To let go, as a legal claim; to discharge or relinquish a right to, as lands or tenements, by conveying to another who has some right or estate in possession, as when the person in remainder releases his right to the tenant in possession; to quit.

release version release versions n
leveransversion
(computing, software) A version label given to packaged computer software that has been made available to one or more target audiences.

relevance /ˈɹɛl.ə.vən(t)s/ /ˈɹɛl.ɪ.vən(t)s/ relevances n
relevans
The property or state of being relevant or pertinent.

relevant /ˈɹɛləvənt/ more relevant most relevant adj
relevant
Related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.

reliability reliabilities n
trovärdighet
The quality of being reliable, dependable, or trustworthy.

reliable /ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/ more reliable most reliable adj
pålitlig
Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy

relict /ˈɹɛlɪkt/ relicts n
relikt
(formal) Something that, or someone who, survives or remains or is left over after the loss of others; a relic.

relief /ɹɪˈliːf/ reliefs n
lättnad lindring
The removal of stress or discomfort.
relief
(uncountable) A method of sculpture or other artwork in which shapes or figures protrude from a flat background.
The difference of elevations on a surface.
(heraldry) The supposed projection of a charge from the surface of a field, indicated by shading on the sinister and lower sides.
lättnad
The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort.
avlösare avlösning
The person who takes over a shift for another.
bistånd nödhjälp
Aid or assistance offered in time of need.
skadestånd
(legal) Court-ordered compensation, aid, or protection, a redress.
skattelättnad
A lowering of a tax through special provisions; tax relief.

relief map relief maps n
reliefkarta
(cartography) A map that shows the three-dimensional topography of terrain, usually by use of contours but sometimes with colors or by hatching.

relieve /ɹɪˈliːv/ v
lätta
(transitive) To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of. [from 14th c.]

relieved /ɹɪˈliːvd/ more relieved most relieved adj
lättad
Experiencing or exhibiting relief; freed from stress or discomfort.

religion /ɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒən/ religions n
religion
(uncountable) Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.

religiosity /ɹɪˌlɪd͡ʒɪˈɑsəti/ /ɹɪˌlɪd͡ʒɪˈɒsɪti/ religiosities n
religiositet
The quality of being religious or pious, especially when zealous.

religious /ɹɪ.ˈlɪd͡ʒ.əs/ more religious most religious adj
religiös
Committed to the practice or adherence of religion.
Belonging or pertaining to a religious order or religious congregation.

religious studies n
religionsvetenskap
The academic study of religious beliefs, behaviours and institutions.

reliquary /ˈɹɛlɪkwəɹi/ /ˈɹɛlɪkwɛɹi/ reliquaries n
relikskrin relikvarium
A container to hold or display religious relics.

relish /ˈɹɛl.ɪʃ/ relishes n
tycke
(followed by "for") A taste (for); liking (of); fondness.

relish /ˈɹɛl.ɪʃ/ v
avnjuta
(transitive) To taste or eat with pleasure, to like the flavor of [from 16th c.]

reload /ɹiːˈləʊd/ /ˈɹiːləʊd/ v
ladda om
(computing) To refresh a copy of a program etc. in memory or of a web page etc. on screen
(firearms) To load a gun again; or recharge a used cartridge.
To load (something) again.

reluctant /ɹɪˈlʌktənt/ more reluctant most reluctant adj
motvillig motsträvig vrång
Not wanting to take some action; unwilling to do something.

rely /ɹɪˈlaɪ/ v
lita på
(with on or upon, formerly also with in) to trust; to have confidence in; to depend.

remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ remains n
kvarbliva kvarblivande kvarlevor kvarlåtenskap
kvarvara
(mostly, in the plural) That which is left; relic; remainder.

remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ v
förbli bli kvar kvarstå återstå förbliva fortsätta att vara
To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last.

remain to be seen v
återstå att se
(idiomatic) To have not yet happened; to be as yet unknown.

remainder /ɹəˈmeɪndə/ /ɹəˈmeɪndɚ/ /ɹɪˈmeɪndə/ remainders n
rest
A part or parts remaining after some has/have been removed or already occurred.
(mathematics) The amount left over after subtracting the divisor as many times as possible from the dividend without producing a negative result. If n (dividend) and d (divisor) are integers, then n can always be expressed in the form n = dq + r, where q (quotient) and r (remainder) are also integers and 0 ≤ r &#60; d.

remaining /ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/ adj
kvarvarande återstående
Which remains, especially after something else has been removed.

remains /ɹɪˈmeɪnz/ n
kvarlevor
What is left after a person (or any organism) dies; a corpse.

remake /ɹiːˈmeɪk/ /ˈɹiːmeɪk/ remakes n
nyinspelning
A new, especially updated, version of a film, video game, etc.

remand /ɹəˈmænd/ /ɹɪˈmɑːnd/ remands n
återförvisning
The act of an appellate court sending a matter back to a lower court for review or disposal.

remand /ɹəˈmænd/ /ɹɪˈmɑːnd/ v
återförvisa
To send a case back to a lower court for further consideration.

remark /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ /ɹɪˈmɑːk/ remarks n
anmärkning
An expression, in speech or writing, of something remarked or noticed; a mention of something

remark /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ /ɹɪˈmɑːk/ v
anmärka notera påpeka

remarkable /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈmɑːkəbl̩/ more remarkable most remarkable adj
anmärkningsvärd märklig
Worthy of remark; notable; interesting.

remarried adj
omgift
being married a second or third etc. time.

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ remedies n
botemedel
Something that corrects or counteracts.
A medicine, application, or treatment that relieves or cures a disease.
gottgörelse kompensation
(legal) The legal means to recover a right or to prevent or obtain redress for a wrong.

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ v
lätta
(transitive) To provide or serve as a remedy for.

remember /ɹɪˈmɛmbə/ /ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ /ˈɹɛmbɚ/ /ˈɹɪmbɚ/ v
komma ihåg minnas
To recall from one's memory; to have an image in one's memory.
komma ihåg memorera minnas
To memorize; to put something into memory.
komma ihåg
To not forget (to do something required)

remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ /ɹɪˈmaɪnd/ v
påminna erinra
(transitive) To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person).

reminder /ɹɪˈmaɪn.də/ /ɹɪˈmaɪn.dɚ/ reminders n
erinran påminnelse
Someone or something that reminds.
betalningspåminnelse påminnelse
(finance) Writing that reminds of open payments.

remnant /ˈɹɛmnənt/ remnants n
rest
The small portion remaining of a larger thing or group.

remold v
stöpa om
mold again, apply a new mold to

remorse /ɹɪˈmɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)s/ remorses n
samvetskval ånger
A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.

remorseful /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)sfʊl/ more remorseful most remorseful adj
ångerfull
(of a person) Feeling or filled with remorse.
Expressing or caused by remorse.

remote [ɹəˈməʊt] [ɹɪˈmoʊt] [ɹɪˈməʊt] [ˌɹiːˈməʊt] more remote most remote remoter remotest adj
avlägsen fjärr-
At a distance; disconnected.

remote control remote controls n
fjärrkontroll
(countable) A device used to operate an appliance (such as a television, vehicle, or mechanical toy) from a short distance away.

remote viewing n
fjärrsyn
(parapsychology) A paranormal ability by which a person can gather information about a distant unseen target.

remote-controlled adj
fjärrstyrd
Operated by remote control

remotely /ɹɪˈmoʊtli/ more remotely most remotely adv
avstånd fjärran
At a distance, far away.

remoteness remotenesses n
avlägsenhet
The quality of being remote.

remoulade /ɹɛmuːˈlɑːd/ /ɹɜməˈlɑːd/ remoulades n
remouladsås
A popular condiment in many countries, usually mayonnaise-based.

removal van removal vans n
flyttbil
(UK) An enclosed vehicle which is used for moving furniture and other belongings when moving house.

remove /ɹɪˈmuːv/ v
avlägsna ta bort
(transitive) To move from one place to another, especially to take away.

remuneration /ɹə.mjuː.nəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ɹɪˌmjuː.nəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ɹɪˌnuː.məˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ remunerations n
ersättning
Something given in exchange for goods or services rendered.
lön ersättning
A payment for work done; wages, salary, emolument.
ersättning gottgörelse kompensation
A recompense for a loss; compensation.

renal /ˈɹiːnəl/ adj
njure renal
Pertaining to the kidneys.

renal pelvis renal pelves renal pelvises n
njurbäcken
(anatomy) The funnel-like dilated proximal part of the ureter in the kidney.

renationalize v
återförstatliga

renationalized more renationalized most renationalized adj
återförstatligad
Nationalized again, after a previous privatization.

renegade /ˈɹɛnəˌɡeɪd/ /ˈɹɛnɪˌɡeɪd/ renegades n
avfälling renegat
An outlaw or rebel.
renegat överlöpare
A disloyal person who betrays or deserts a cause, religion, political party, friend, etc.

renew /ɹɪˈnjuː/ /ɹɪˈnu/ v
förnya
(transitive) To make (something) new again; to restore to freshness or original condition. [from 14thc.]

renewable more renewable most renewable adj
förnybar
Able to be renewed; capable of renewal.
(of a resource) Sustainable; able to be regrown or renewed; having an ongoing or continuous source of supply.

rennet /ˈɹɛnɪt/ rennets n
löpe ostlöpe
An enzyme used as the first step in making cheese, to curdle the milk and coagulate the casein in it, derived by soaking the fourth stomach of a milk-fed calf in brine.

renounce /ɹɪˈnaʊns/ v
avsäga
(transitive) To give up, resign, surrender.

renovate /ˈɹɛnəveɪt/ /ˈɹɛnəʊveɪt/ /ˈɹɛnəˌveɪt/ v
renovera restaurera
(transitive) To renew; to revamp something to make it look new again.
(transitive) To restore to freshness or vigor.

renoviction renovictions n
renovräkning

renown /ɹɪˈnaʊn/ renowns n
anseende namnkunnighet ryktbarhet
Fame; celebrity; wide recognition.

renowned /ɹɪˈnaʊnd/ more renowned most renowned adj
berömd
Famous, celebrated, or well-known; widely praised or highly honored.

rent /ɹɛnt/ rents n
hyra
A payment made by a tenant at intervals in order to lease a property.
A similar payment for the use of a product, equipment or a service.

rent /ɹɛnt/ v
hyra
(transitive) To take a lease of premises in exchange for rent.
(transitive) To obtain or have temporary possession of an object (e.g. a movie) in exchange for money.
hyra ut hyra
(transitive, informal) To grant a lease in return for rent.

rent boy rent boys n
eskortpojke
(chiefly, British, informal) A male prostitute, typically young and gay.

rent control rent controls n
hyresreglering
The official regulation of the amount that may be charged for rented property.

rent-free adj
hyresfri
Without a rent payment.

rent-seeking /ɹɛnt siːkɪŋ/ n
fördelssökande
(economics) The attempt to profit by manipulating the economic or political environment, for example, by seeking governmental action that restricts entry into a market.

rental /ˈɹɛntəl/ rentals n
hyr-
Something that is rented.

rental car rental cars n
hyrbil
A car that is or can be rented, usually for a short period, from a car rental company.

reopen /ɹiːˈəʊpən/ v
återöppna
(transitive) To open (something) again.
(intransitive) To open again.

reorder v
arrangera om ordna om sortera om
(transitive) To place in a new order; to rearrange.

reorganization reorganizations n
omorganisation
The act or process of rearranging. See reorganize.
The end result of such an act.

repair /ɹəˈpɛɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ repairs n
reparation
The act of repairing something.

repair /ɹəˈpɛɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ v
reparera laga
To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy.

repairer repairers n
reparatör
A person who repairs things.

repartee /ˌɹɛpɑɹˈteɪ/ /ˌɹɛpɑːˈtiː/ repartees n
fyndighet kvick replik kvickhet raljerande rappt svar slagfärdighet
A swift, witty reply, especially one that is amusing.
A conversation marked by a series of witty retorts.

repatriate /ɹiːˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɹiːˈpæ.tɹi.eɪt/ v
repatriera skicka tillbaka
(transitive) To restore (a person) to their own country.
(transitive) To return or restore (artworks, museum exhibits, etc.) to their country of origin.

repeal /ɹəˈpiːl/ v
avskaffa upphäva
(transitive) To cancel, invalidate, annul.
To recall; to summon (a person) again; to bring (a person) back from exile or banishment.
To suppress; to repel.

repeat /ɹɪˈpit/ /ɹɪˈpiːt/ /ˈɹi.pit/ v
upprepa repetera
(transitive) To do or say again (and again).

repeat offender repeat offenders n
recidivist återfallsförbrytare
A person who has previously offended against the law, often someone who may be deemed incorrigible.

repeatable /ɹɪˈpiːt.ə.bl/ more repeatable most repeatable adj
repeterbar
Able to be repeated

repeated /ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/ more repeated most repeated adj
upprepad
Having been said or done again.

repeatedly /ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/ more repeatedly most repeatedly adv
upprepade gånger
Done several times or in repetition.

repechage /ɹəˌpɛʃˈɑʒ/ /ˈɹɛp.ə.ʃɑːʒ/ /ˈɹɛp.ɪ.ʃɑːʒ/ /ˌɹɛp.əˈʃɑʒ/ repechages n
uppsamlingsheat
(sports) A heat (as in rowing or fencing) in which the best competitors who have lost in a previous round compete for a place or places yet left in the next round.

repel /ɹɪˈpɛl/ v
repellera
(transitive, physics) To force away by means of a repulsive force. [from 17th c.]

repent /ɹɪˈpɛnt/ v
ångra
(intransitive) To feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do; the cause for repenting may be indicated with "of".

repentance /ɹɪˈpɛntəns/ repentances n
ånger ruelse
A feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.

repentant /ɹəˈpɛtənt/ more repentant most repentant adj
botfärdig ångerfull
Feeling or showing sorrow for wrongdoing.

repercussion /ˌɹi.pɚˈkʌʃ.ən/ /ˌɹiː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/ /ˌɹɛ.pɚˈkʌʃ.ən/ repercussions n
återverkan
A consequence or ensuing result of some action.

repertoire /ˈɹɛp.ə.twɑɹ/ /ˈɹɛp.ə.twɑː/ /ˈɹɛp.əɹ.twɑɹ/ repertoires n
repertoar
A list of dramas, operas, pieces, parts, etc., which a company or a person has rehearsed and is prepared to perform or display.

repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/ [ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.n̩] repetitions n
repetition upprepning
The act or an instance of repeating or being repeated.

repetitive strain injury repetitive strain injuries n
belastningsskada förslitningsskada
(pathology) injury to muscles and tendons caused by continuous repetitive use of particular muscle groups, especially in one's arms and hands, for example by using a keyboard and/or mouse, playing a musical instrument or working on an assembly line

rephrase v
omformulera
To say or write something with different wording.

replace /ɹɪˈpleɪs/ v
ersätta byta byta mot byta ut
(transitive) To supply or substitute an equivalent for

replacement /ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/ replacements n
substitut
A person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute.

replay /ɹiːˈpleɪ/ /ˈɹiːpleɪ/ replays n
repris återutsändning
An act or instance of replaying (of playing something, such as a game, again); a replaying of (something).

replay /ɹiːˈpleɪ/ /ˈɹiːpleɪ/ v
reprisera spela om
(transitive) To play again.

replenish /ɹɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ/ v
fylla på komplettera
(transitive) To refill; to renew; to supply again or to add a fresh quantity to.

replete /ɹɪˈpliːt/ more replete most replete adj
proppmätt övermätt
Gorged, filled to near the point of bursting, especially with food or drink.

repletion repletions n
överfyllnad
The condition of being replete; fullness.

replica /ˈɹɛplɪkə/ replicas repliche n
replika
An exact copy.

reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ v
svara besvara
(transitive, intransitive) To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ reports n
rapport
A piece of information describing, or an account of certain events given or presented to someone, with the most common adpositions being by (referring to creator of the report) and on (referring to the subject).
knall
(firearms) The sharp, loud sound from a gun or explosion.

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ v
rapportera anmäla
(formal, transitive) To notify someone of (particular intelligence, suspicions, illegality, misconduct etc.); to make notification to relevant authorities; to submit a formal report of. [from 15th c.]
rapportera
(intransitive) To be accountable to or subordinate to (someone) in a hierarchy; to receive orders from (someone); to give official updates to (someone who is above oneself in a hierarchy).

report card report cards n
betyg
(education) A document, on cardboard or plain paper, stating which grades a student earned, at the end of a term of regular period.

reported speech n
indirekt anföring
(grammar, narratology) A form of speech used to express what another has said, often involving a change in tense.

reportedly /ɹɪˈpɔːtɪdli/ adv
enligt uppgift
According to reports or rumors; supposedly. [from 19th c.]

reporter /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ɹɪˈpoətə/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɔːtə/ reporters n
reporter korrespondent
A journalist who investigates, edits and reports news stories for newspapers, radio and television.

reporting reportings n
journalistik rapportering
(economics, journalism) The creation of reports, as for a business or a journal.

repository /ɹɪˈpɑ.zɪ.tɔ.ɹɪ/ /ɹɪˈpɒ.zɪ.t(ə.)ɹɪ/ repositories n
lager
A location for storage, often for safety or preservation.
repositorium
(computing) a storage location for files, such as downloadable software packages, or files in a source control system.

repossess v
återta
(legal, finance) To reclaim ownership of property for which payment remains due.

reprehensible more reprehensible most reprehensible adj
förkastlig klandervärd
Blameworthy, censurable, guilty.

represent /ˌɹep.ɹɪˈzent/ /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈzɛnt/ v
representera
(transitive) To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.
(transitive) To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/ representatives n
representant
A company agent who visits potential purchasers; a salesman. [from 20th c.]
(US, politics) Specifically, a member of the United States House of Representatives. [from 18th c.]
Something (especially a living organism) regarded as typical of its class; a type. [from 17th c.]
representant företrädare
One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]

representative democracy representative democracies n
representativ demokrati
(politics) A policy under the rule of people acting on the behalf of and, to a lesser extent, in the interests of the voting blocks by which they were elected.

repression repressions n
förtryck repression
The act of repressing; state of being repressed.
förträngning repression
The involuntary rejection from consciousness of painful or disagreeable ideas, memories, feelings, or impulses.

repressive more repressive most repressive adj
repressiv hämmande undertryckande
Serving to repress or suppress; oppressive

reprimand /ɹɛpɹɪˈmɑːnd/ /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈmænd/ reprimands n
reprimand tillrättavisning
A severe, formal or official reproof; reprehension, rebuke, private or public.

reprimand /ɹɛpɹɪˈmɑːnd/ /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈmænd/ v
tillrättavisa bestraffa
To reprove in a formal or official way.

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ reproaches n
förebråelse
A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ v
förebrå klandra
(transitive) To criticize or rebuke (someone).

reprobate /ˈɹɛpɹəbət/ more reprobate most reprobate adj
förtappad
Rejected by God; damned, sinful.

reproduce /ˌɹi.pɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɹi.pɹəˈdus/ /ˌɹi.pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/ v
reproducera
(transitive) To produce an image or copy of.
återskapa
(transitive) To produce again; to recreate.
dra sig till minnes föröka återkalla
(transitive) To bring something to mind; to recall.

reproducibility reproducibilities n
reproducerbarhet upprepbarhet
The quality of being reproducible.

reproduction /ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/ reproductions n
fortplantning reproduktion
The act of reproducing new individuals biologically.
replika
A copy of something, as in a piece of art; a duplicate.

reptile /ɹɪpˈtaɪl/ /ˈɹɛp.taɪl/ reptiles n
reptil kräldjur
(strictly) A cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia; an amniote that is neither a synapsid nor a bird; excludes amphibians. [from 19th c.]

reptilelike more reptilelike most reptilelike adj
kräldjurs- reptil- reptilaktig
Like or resembling a reptile.

republic /ɹəˈpʌb.lɪk/ /ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ republics n
republik
A state where sovereignty rests with the people or their representatives, rather than with a monarch or emperor; a country with no monarchy.
(archaic) A state, which may or may not be a monarchy, in which the executive and legislative branches of government are separate.
delrepublik republik
One of the subdivisions constituting Russia. See oblast.

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ more republican most republican adj
republikansk republikan
Advocating or supporting a republic as a form of government, advocating or supporting republicanism. [from 17th c.]

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ republicans n
republikan
Someone who favors a republic as a form of government. [from 17th c.]

republicanism republicanisms n
republikanism
The political ideology of being a citizen in a state as a republic under which the people hold popular sovereignty.

repugnant /ɹɪˈpʌɡnənt/ more repugnant most repugnant adj
motbjudande
Offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion.
motstridig
(legal) Opposed or in conflict.

repulsive /ɹɪˈpʌlsɪv/ more repulsive most repulsive adj
motbjudande
Tending to rouse aversion or to repulse; disgusting.

reputation /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/ reputations n
rykte anseende renommé
What somebody is known for.

repute /ɹɪˈpjuːt/ reputes n
renommé
Reputation, especially a good reputation.

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ requests n
begäran önskan önskemål bön
Act of requesting (with the adposition at in the presence of possessives, and on in their absence).
begäran anmodan anhållan
A formal message requesting something.
efterfrågan
Condition of being sought after.

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ v
bedja be anhålla om utbe utbedja
(transitive, or, with a subjunctive clause) To ask for (something).
anmoda begära uppmana anmana
(transitive) To ask (somebody) to do something.

requiem /ˈɹɛ.kwi.əm/ /ˈɹɛ.kwi.ɛm/ requiems n
rekviem
A mass (especially Catholic) to honor and remember a dead person.
A musical composition for such a mass.
A piece of music composed to honor a dead person.

requiescat in pace phraseologicalUnit
vila i frid
May he/she rest in peace.

require /ɹɪˈkwaɪə/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/ /ɹɪˈkwʌɪɹ/ v
behöva kräva
Naturally to demand (something) as indispensable; to need, to call for as necessary. [from 15th c.]

requirement /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/ /ɹɪˈkwɑɹmənt/ /ɹɪˈkwʌɪəm(ə)nt/ requirements n
krav
A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in relation to whom or what it is given to, and for in relation to what is required.
Something asked.

requisite /ɹɪˈkwɪzɪt/ /ˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ more requisite most requisite adj
erforderlig nödvändig
Essential, indispensable, required.

res ipsa loquitur phraseologicalUnit
saken talar för sig själv
(tort law) A maxim where the very improbable facts of an accident imply the negligence of the defendant. It effectively shifts the burden of proof to the defendant.

rescind /ɹɪˈsɪnd/ v
upphäva annullera ogiltigförklara återkalla
(transitive) To repeal, annul, or declare void; to take (something such as a rule or contract) out of effect.

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ rescues n
räddning undsättning
An act or episode of rescuing, saving.

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ v
rädda undsätta
To save from any violence, danger or evil.

rescuer /ˈɹɛskjuːə(ɹ)/ rescuers n
räddare
A person who rescues someone or something.

research /ɹiˈsɝt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈsɜːt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiˌsɝt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜːt͡ʃ/ researches n
forskning
(uncountable, countable, _, in some dialects) Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc. (that are currently available, or that are familiar to one's self).
undersökning forskning
(countable, dated) A particular instance or piece of research.

research /ɹiˈsɝt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈsɜːt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiˌsɝt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜːt͡ʃ/ v
forska
(transitive) To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.

research assistant research assistants n
forskarassistent
An individual who assists a researcher, often on a contractual basis, with research in a commercial, academic, or private setting.

research professor research professors n
forskningsprofessor
A full professor who is exclusively or mainly engaged in research, and who has few or no teaching obligations.

researcher /ɹiˈsɝ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ɹɪˈsɜː.t͡ʃə/ /ˈɹiˌsɝ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜː.t͡ʃə/ researchers n
forskare kunskapare
One who researches.

reseller resellers n
återförsäljare
A company or individual that purchases goods or services with the intention of reselling them rather than consuming or using them.

resemblance /ɹəˈzɛmbləns/ resemblances n
likhet
The quality or state of resembling.
That which resembles, or is similar; a representation; a likeness.

resemble /ɹɪˈzɛmb(ə)l/ v
likna
(transitive) To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

reservation /ˌɹɛzəˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛzɚˈveɪʃən/ reservations n
reservat reservation
The practice of reserving part of the consecrated bread of the Eucharist for the communion of the sick.
undantag
Something that is withheld or kept back.
reservation förbehåll invändning
(often, in the plural) A limiting qualification regarding certainty; a doubt.
bokning reservation
An arrangement by which accommodation or transport arrangements are secured in advance.

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ reserves n
reserv reservation
The act of reserving or keeping back; reservation; exception.
reserv
(military) A body of troops kept in the rear of an army drawn up for battle, reserved to support the other lines as occasion may require; a force or body of troops kept for an exigency.
reserv reservat
(Canada) A tract of land set apart for the use of an Aboriginal group; Indian reserve (compare US reservation.)
reservat
A tract of land reserved, or set apart, for a particular purpose
reserver
That which is reserved or kept back, as for future use.
tillgång
A natural resource known to exist but not currently exploited.

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ v
reservera
To keep back; to retain.
reservera förbehålla lägga åt sidan
To keep in store for future or special use.
reservera beställa
To book in advance; to make a reservation.

reserve currency reserve currencies n
reservvaluta

reserved /ɹɪˈzɜːvd/ /ɹɪˈzɝvd/ more reserved most reserved adj
reserverad tillbakadragen
(comparable) Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.
reserverad
(not comparable) Set aside for a particular person or purpose.

reservist reservists n
reservare reservist
A soldier who is assigned as reserved; after training, no longer in full active duty.

reservoir /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɑɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɔɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vɔɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə.vwɑː(ɹ)/ reservoirs n
reservoar
A place where anything is kept in store.
vattenmagasin
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

reset /ɹiːˈsɛt/ /ˈɹiː.sɛt/ v
återställa
To set back to the initial state.
(transitive) To adjust; to set or position differently.
nollställa
To set to zero.

reside /ɹɪˈzaɪd/ v
bo
To dwell permanently or for a considerable time; to have a settled abode for a time; to remain for a long time.

residence /ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/ residences n
bostad boplats boställe
The place where one lives (resides); one's home.
bostad
A building or portion thereof used as a home, such as a house#Noun or an apartment#Noun therein.

residence permit residence permits n
uppehållstillstånd
The right to legally reside in a country.

resident /ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/ more resident most resident adj
bofast
Dwelling, or having an abode, in a place for a continued length of time; residing on one's own estate.

resident /ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/ residents n
invånare boende
A person, animal or plant living at a certain location or in a certain area.

residual /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈzɪd.jəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd.jʊəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.u.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.wəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ə.wəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ʊəl/ adj
kvarvarande resterande återstående överbliven
Of, relating to, or remaining as a residue; left over.

residual-current device residual-current devices n
jordfelsbrytare
(electricity) An automatic circuit breaker that rapidly disconnects an electric circuit when the imbalance of the currents going through it exceeds a specific value.

residue /ˈɹɛzɪdjuː/ /ˈɹɛzɪduː/ residues n
residy
(complex analysis) A form of complex number, proportional to the contour integral of a meromorphic function along a path enclosing one of its singularities.

resign /ɹɪˈzaɪn/ v
resignera
(transitive) To give up; to relinquish ownership of. [from 14th c.]
(transitive) To submit passively; to give up as hopeless or inevitable. [from 15th c.]
avgå sluta
(transitive, or, intransitive) To quit (a job or position). [from 14th c.]

resign oneself v
finna sig i resignera
To give up, stop resisting and come to accept.

resignation /ˌɹɛz.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/ resignations n
avgång
The act of resigning.

resile /ɹiˈzaɪl/ /ɹəˈzaɪl/ /ɹɪˈzaɪl/ v
dra rekylera rygga studsa
To start back; to recoil; to recede from a purpose.

resilience /ɹɪˈzɪl.ɪ.əns/ resiliences n
elasticitet
(physics) The physical property of material that can resume its shape after being stretched or deformed; elasticity.

resilient /ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/ more resilient most resilient adj
motståndskraftig
Returning quickly to normal after damaging events or conditions. (of systems, organisms or people)

resin /ˈɹɛzɪn/ resins n
kåda
A viscous hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly coniferous trees.
Any of various yellowish viscous liquids or soft solids of plant origin; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications; chemically they are mostly hydrocarbons, often polycyclic.
harts kåda
Any synthetic compound of similar properties.

resinous more resinous most resinous adj
kådig
of, or pertaining to, resin

resist /ɹəˈzɪst/ /ɹɪˈzɪst/ v
motstå stå emot
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

resistance /ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ resistances n
motstånd resistans
The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.
(physics) A force that tends to oppose motion.
motståndsrörelse resistans
An underground organisation engaged in a struggle for liberation from forceful occupation; a resistance movement.

resistance band resistance bands n
stretchband
A long piece of material of varying grades of tenacity usable to create targetted tension for a muscle workout.

resistant /ɹəˈzɪstənt/ more resistant most resistant adj
motståndskraftig
Which makes resistance or offers opposition.
motståndskraftig resistent
Which is not affected or overcome by a disease, drug, chemical or atmospheric agent, extreme of temperature, etc.

resistor /ɹɪˈzɪstə/ /ɹɪˈzɪstɚ/ resistors n
motståndskämpe motståndsman
One who resists, especially a person who fights against an occupying army.
motstånd resistor
(electronics) An electric component that transmits current in direct proportion to the voltage across it.

resolute /ˈɹɛ.zəˌl(j)uːt/ /ˌɹɛ.zəˈl(j)uːt/ more resolute most resolute adj
bestämd resolut
Firm, unyielding, determined.

resoluteness resolutenesses n
beslutsamhet
The state or characteristic of being resolute; determination or resolution.

resolution /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ resolutions n
beslutsamhet
A strong will, determination.
The state of being resolute.
löfte
A statement of intent, a vow
upplösning
(computing, photography) The degree of fineness with which an image can be recorded or produced, often expressed as the number of pixels per unit of length (typically an inch).
(computing) The number of pixels in an image being stored or displayed.
lösning
(math) The act or process of solving; solution.
beslut resolution
A formal statement adopted by an assembly, or during any other formal meeting.

resolve /ɹiːˈzɒlv/ /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹɪˈzɒlv/ resolves n
beslutsamhet
(uncountable) Determination; will power.

resolve /ɹiːˈzɒlv/ /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹɪˈzɒlv/ v
besluta resolvera
(intransitive) To make a firm decision to do something. To become determined to reach a certain goal or take a certain action.
lösa
To cause to perceive or understand; to acquaint; to inform; to convince; to assure; to make certain.

resonance /ˈɹɛzənəns/ resonances n
resonans
(astronomy) An influence of the gravitational forces of one orbiting object on the orbit of another, causing periodic perturbations.

resort /ɹɪˈzɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈzɔːt/ resorts n
badort kurort semesterort
A place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment.
tillflykt tillhåll
Recourse, refuge (something or someone turned to for safety).

resort /ˌɹiːˈsɔ(ɹ)t/ v
omsortera
(transitive, intransitive) To repeat a sorting process; sort again.

resoundingly /ɹɪˈzaʊndɪŋli/ more resoundingly most resoundingly adv
rungande
With a loud, resonant sound.

resource /ɹɪˈso(ː)ɹs/ /ɹɪˈsoəs/ /ɹɪˈsɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈsɔːs/ /ɹɪˈzo(ː)ɹs/ /ɹɪˈzoəs/ /ɹɪˈzɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈzɔːs/ /ˈɹi(ː)so(ː)ɹs/ /ˈɹisɔɹs/ /ˈɹiːsoəs/ /ˈɹiːsɔːs/ resources n
resurs
Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.

resourceful more resourceful most resourceful adj
finurlig fyndig
Capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently.

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ respects n
respekt aktning
(uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high regard
respekt aktning avseende hänseende
(countable) a particular aspect, feature or detail of something

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ v
ha respekt för respektera
To have respect for.
respektera
To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.
To abide by an agreement.
To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.

respectability /ɹɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlɪti/ respectabilities n
respektabilitet
The quality of being respectable.

respective /ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/ adj
respektiv
Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.

respectively /ɹɪˈspɛktɪvli/ more respectively most respectively adv
respektive
In a relative manner; often used when comparing array lists, where the term denotes that the items in the lists correspond to each other in the order they are given.

respiration /ɹɛspɪˈɹeɪʃən/ respirations n
andning respiration
The process of inhaling and exhaling; breathing, breath.
cellandning
The process by which cells obtain chemical energy by the consumption of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide.

respirator respirators n
respirator
A device designed to allow breathing when it would otherwise be hindered, as by a medical condition or the presence of poisonous vapors.

respiratory system respiratory systems n
andningssystem respirationssystem
(anatomy) The system of organs serving for respiration.

respite /ˈɹɛ.spɪt/ /ˈɹɛˌspaɪt/ respites n
andrum
A brief interval of rest or relief.

respond /ɹəˈspɑnd/ /ɹəˈspɒnd/ /ɹɪˈspɑnd/ /ɹɪˈspɒnd/ v
svara
(intransitive) To act in return; to carry out an action or in return to a force or stimulus; to do something in response.

respondent /ɹɪˈspɑn.dənt/ /ɹɪˈspɒn.dənt/ /ɹɪˈspɔn.dənt/ respondents n
svarande
(law) A defendant, especially in a case instituted by a petition or in appellate and divorce proceedings.
A person replying to a questionnaire.

response /ɹɪˈspɑns/ /ɹɪˈspɒns/ responses n
svar respons
An answer or reply, or something in the nature of an answer or reply.

responsibility /ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ɹɪˌspɒn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ [ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] responsibilities n
ansvar
The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
The state of being liable, culpable, or responsible for something in particular.
A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.

responsible /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbəl/ /ɹɪˈspɒnsəbəl/ [ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩] [ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩] more responsible most responsible adj
ansvarig ansvarsfull ansvarskännande ansvarstagande
(postpositive, followed by "for") Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.
ansvarig
(postpositive, followed by "for") Being a primary cause of a situation or action and thus able to be blamed or credited for it.
ansvarsfull förtroende
(of a, job, or, position) Involving important duties; involving a degree of personal accountability on the part of the person concerned.
ansvarsfull pålitlig
Able to be trusted; reliable; trustworthy.

responsive /ɹɪˈspɑn.sɪv/ /ɹɪˈspɒn.sɪv/ more responsive most responsive adj
responsiv
able to receive and respond to external stimuli

rest /ɹɛst/ rests n
vila
(uncountable, of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.
(uncountable, of an object or concept) A state of inactivity; a state of little or no motion; a state of completion.
(euphemistic, uncountable) A final position after death.
(physics, uncountable) Absence of motion.
rest
(uncountable) That which remains.
paus
(countable) Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation.
(music, countable) A pause of a specified length in a piece of music.
paustecken
(music, countable) A written symbol indicating such a pause in a musical score such as in sheet music.
stöd
(countable) Any object designed to be used to support something else.

rest /ɹɛst/ v
vila
(intransitive) To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.
(intransitive) To be free from that which harasses or disturbs; be quiet or still; be undisturbed.
vila låta
(intransitive, transitive, reflexive, copulative) To be or to put into a state of rest.
ligga
(intransitive) To stay, remain, be situated.

rest area rest areas n
rastplats
A place, usually on a limited-access highway, where one can stop to use the restroom or to take a break from travelling.

rest in peace v
vila i frid
A blessing or expression of hope that a deceased person is at peace.

rest on one's laurels v
vila på sina lagrar vila på lagrarna
(idiomatic) To rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further.

restart /ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/ /ˈɹiːˌstɑːt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑɹt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑːt/ restarts n
nystart omstart återstart
The act of starting something again.

restart /ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/ /ˈɹiːˌstɑːt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑɹt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑːt/ v
börja om starta om
(ambitransitive) To start again.
starta om
(computing) Synonym of reboot.

restaurant /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒnt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒ̃/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹənt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ restaurants n
restaurang
An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

restaurateur /ˌɹɛst(ə)ɹəˈtɜː/ restaurateurs n
restauratör
The owner of a restaurant.

restharrow /ˈɹɛsthaɹəʊ/ restharrows n
puktörne
Any of various species of small shrubs making up the genus Ononis, especially Ononis repens, which has pink flowers.

restlessness /ˈɹɛstləsnəs/ restlessnesses n
rastlöshet
The state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable.

restore /ɹɪˈsto(ː)ɹ/ /ɹɪˈstoə/ /ɹɪˈstɔɹ/ /ɹɪˈstɔː/ v
återställa återställ
(transitive) To give or bring back (that which has been lost or taken); to bring back to the owner; to replace.

restraining order restraining orders n
besöksförbud kontaktförbud
(legal) An order issued by a court of law or other legal authority for a specified timeframe forbidding the restrained party from contacting and close proximity to the protected party and other restrictions, usually banning the possession of arms.

restrict /ɹɪˈstɹɪkt/ v
begränsa inskränka
To restrain within boundaries; to limit; to confine

restricted /ɹɪˈstɹɪktɪd/ more restricted most restricted adj
begränsad avgränsad bunden
Limited within bounds.

restriction /ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/ restrictions n
begränsning restriktion
A regulation or limitation that restricts.

restroom restrooms n
toalett
(US, Philippines, euphemism) A room containing a public toilet: a public lavatory.

restructure /ɹiːˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ v
omstrukturera
(finance) To modify the terms of a loan, providing relief to a debtor who would otherwise be forced to default.

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ results n
resultat
That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.
The final product, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ v
leda resultera
(intransitive, followed by "in") To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about

resume /ɹəˈzjuːm/ /ɹəˈʒuːm/ /ɹɪˈz(j)um/ /ɹɪˈzjuːm/ v
fortsätta återuppta
(transitive) To start (something) again that has been stopped or paused from the point at which it was stopped or paused; continue, carry on. [from 15th c.]

resumptive pronoun resumptive pronouns n
resumptivt pronomen
(grammar) A pronoun in a relative clause which refers to the antecedent of the relative pronoun.

resurgence resurgences n
återkomst
An instance of something resurging; a renewal of vigor or vitality.

resurrect /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkt/ v
uppväcka
(transitive) To raise from the dead, to bring life back to.
(intransitive) To rise from the dead; return to life.

resurrection /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃn̩/ /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃən/ resurrections n
uppståndelse
The act of arising from the dead and becoming alive again.

resuscitate /ɹɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt/ v
återuppliva
(transitive) To restore consciousness, vigor, or life to.
komma till liv kvickna till
(intransitive) To regain consciousness.

resuscitation resuscitations n
återupplivning
The act of resuscitating.

ret /ɹɛt/ v
röta
(transitive) To prepare (flax, hemp etc.) for further processing by soaking, which facilitates separation of fibers from the woody parts of the stem.

retable retables n
retabel altaruppsats
A table or shelf behind an altar, on which are placed images or holy objects.

retail /ˈɹiˌteɪl/ [ˈɹ̠ʷiˌtʰeɪ̯ɫ] n
detaljhandel
(business) The sale of goods directly to the consumer, encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc. that support them.

retail bank retail banks n
konsumentbank
(banking) A bank whose chief business is providing banking services to the general public.

retail banking n
konsumentbankverksamhet
(banking) The activities of a retail bank.

retailer retailers n
detaljhandlare detaljist minuthandlare
A retail sales company or salesman.

retain /ɹi-/ /ɹəˈteɪn/ /ɹɪˈteɪn/ v
bevara få
To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.

retaining wall retaining walls n
stödmur
(civil engineering) Any of several structures used to restrain a vertical-faced mass of earth.

retaliate /ɹɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/ v
vedergälla
(intransitive) To do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; to fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront.

retaliation /-ʃɪn/ /ɹi-/ /ɹiˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ retaliations n
vedergällning
Violent or otherwise punitive response to an act of harm or perceived injustice; a hitting back; revenge.

retardant retardants n
hämmare skyddsmedel

retarded /ɹiˈtɑɹdɪd/ /ɹɪˈtɑːdɪd/ more retarded most retarded adj
efterbliven
Delayed; delayed in development, hindered; impeded. [from 17th c.]
(colloquial, derogatory, offensive) Extremely stupid. [from 20th c.]
utvecklingsstörd
(psychology, sometimes, offensive, dated) Having mental retardation; mentally deficient or underdeveloped.

retch /ɹɛt͡ʃ/ v
hulka
To make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; to strain, as in vomiting.

reticence /-ɾə-/ /ˈɹɛtəs(ə)ns/ /ˈɹɛtɪs(ə)ns/ reticences n
förtegenhet
(uncountable, also, figuratively) Avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much; discretion, tight-lippedness; (countable) an instance of acting in this manner.

reticent /ˈɹɛtɪsənt/ more reticent most reticent adj
tystlåten förtegen sluten tillbakadragen
Keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained.

reticle /ˈɹɛtɪkəl/ reticles n
hårkors streckplatta
A grid, network, or crosshatch found in the eyepiece of various optical instruments to aid measurement or alignment

reticulocyte reticulocytes n
retikulocyt
An immature red blood cell, having a reticular network of RNA

reticulum reticula reticulums n
nätmage
(zoology) The second compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminant.

retina /ˈɹɛt.nə/ /ˈɹɛt.ə.nə/ /ˈɹɛt.ɪ.nə/ retinae retinas retinæ n
näthinna retina
(ophthalmology) The thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball that contains rods and cones sensitive to light, which trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where a visual image is formed.

retinoic acid n
retinoinsyra
(biochemistry) A derivative of vitamin A, used in the treatment of acne; it is essential for bone and tissue development.

retinol retinols n
retinol
(organic compound, biochemistry) A fat-soluble carotenoid vitamin (vitamin A), present in fish oils and green vegetables, essential to normal vision and to bone development.

retinue /ɹɪˈtɪnjuː/ /ˈɹɛt.ɪ.njuː/ /ˈɹɛtɪn(j)uː/ retinues n
följe uppvaktning
A group of attendants or servants, especially of someone considered important.

retired /ɹɪˈtaɪəd/ /ɹɪˈtaɪəɹd/ more retired most retired adj
pensionerad
Having left employment, especially on reaching pensionable age. [from 16th c.] (of people)

retirement /ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ).mənt/ retirements n
pensionering
The state of having permanently left one's employment, now especially at reaching pensionable age; the portion of one's life after retiring from one's career. [from 17th c.]

retirement home retirement homes n
äldreboende ålderdomshem åldringshem
A multi-residence housing facility intended for the elderly.

retort /ɹɪˈtɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈtɔːt/ retorts n
genmäle replik
A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.
retort
(chemistry) A flask with a rounded base and a long neck that is bent down and tapered, used to heat a liquid for distillation.

retort /ɹɪˈtɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈtɔːt/ v
genmäla replikera
To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.

retouch /ɹɪˈtʌtʃ/ /ˈɹiːtʌtʃ/ v
retuschera
(transitive) To improve something (especially a photograph), by adding or correcting details, or by removing flaws.

retract /-ɹi/ /ɹəˈtɹækt/ /ɹɪˈtɹækt/ v
ta tillbaka
To take back or withdraw (something that has been said or written); to disavow, to repudiate.

retractable /ɹiˈtɹæktɪbəl/ /ɹəˈtɹæktəbəl/ adj
indragbar infällbar
Capable of being retracted; retractile.

retreat /ɹiˈtɹiːt/ /ɹəˈtɹiːt/ /ɹɪˈtɹiːt/ v
retirera
To withdraw military forces

retribution /ˌɹɛt.ɹɪ.ˈbju.ʃən/ retributions n
vedergällning
Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.

retrieve /ɹiˈtɹiːv/ /ɹəˈtɹiːv/ /ɹɪˈtɹiːv/ v
minnas
(transitive) To remember or recall something.

retriever /ɹiˈtɹivəɹ/ /ɹə-/ /ɹɪ-/ retrievers n
retriever
A type of gun dog that retrieves game for a hunter.

retro /ˈɹɛ.tɹoʊ/ more retro most retro adj
retro
Of, or relating to, the past, past times, or the way things were.

retroactive /ˌɹɛ.tɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/ /ˌɹɛt.ɹəʊˈæk.tɪv/ adj
retroaktiv
Extending in scope, effect, application or influence to a prior time or to prior conditions

retroactively /ˌɹɛtɹoʊˈæktɪvli/ adv
retroaktivt
Done after the fact; applying to events that have previously transpired.

retroactivity retroactivities n
retroaktivitet
The state or characteristic of being retroactive.
(legal) The application of a law to events that took place before it was made.

retroflex /ˈɹɛt.ɹoʊ.flɛks/ /ˈɹɛt.ɹə.flɛks/ /ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊ.flɛks/ more retroflex most retroflex adj
retroflex
(phonetics) Of pronunciation in which the tip of the tongue is raised and bent backwards, so that the underside of the tongue approaches or touches the palate.
(phonetics) Of pronunciation in which the tip of the tongue approaches or touches the back of the alveolar ridge.
(phonetics) Of pronunciation in which the blade of the tongue approaches or touches the back of the alveolar ridge.

retrograde /ˈɹɛtɹə(ʊ)ɡɹeɪd/ /ˈɹɛtɹəˌɡɹeɪd/ more retrograde most retrograde adj
bakåtsträvande
Directed or moving backwards in relation to the normal or previous direction of travel; retreating.

retronym retronyms n
retronym
(linguistics) A new word or phrase coined for an old object or concept whose original name has become used for something else or is no longer unique, or which did not originally have a specific name. [from 1980s]

retrovirus retroviruses n
retrovirus
(virology) Any of a group of viruses which insert a copy of their RNA genome into the DNA of a host cell, thus changing the genome of that cell.

retry /riˈtɹaɪ/ /ˈriːtɹaɪ/ v
ompröva
(transitive, law) To try judicially a second time.

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ returns n
återkomst retur återvändo
The act of returning.
An account, or formal report, of an action performed, of a duty discharged, of facts or statistics, etc.; especially, in the plural, a set of tabulated statistics prepared for general information.
retur
An item that is returned, e.g. due to a defect, or the act of returning it.
avkastning
Gain or loss from an investment.
deklaration självdeklaration skatteåterbäring återbäring
(taxation, finance) A report of income submitted to a government for purposes of specifying exact tax payment amounts; a tax return.
retur returtangent vagnretur
(computing) A carriage return character.
returvärde
(computing) A return value: the data passed back from a called procedure.

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ v
återvända gå tillbaka
(intransitive) To come or go back (to a place or person).
återvända
(intransitive) To go back in thought, narration, or argument.
återlämna ge tillbaka
(transitive) To give something back to its original holder or owner.
returnera
(tennis) To bat the ball back over the net in response to a serve.
(intransitive, computing) To relinquish control to the calling procedure.
(transitive, computing) To pass (data) back to the calling procedure.

return ticket return tickets n
retur
returbiljett
(travel) A ticket granting permission to travel to a place and return.

reunification reunifications n
återförening
The unification of something that was previously divided; used especially of a country.

reunion /ɹiːˈjuːnjən/ /ɹɪˈjuːnjən/ reunions n
återförening
The process or act of reuniting.
A planned event at which members of a dispersed group meet together.

reunite /ˌɹiːjuːˈnaɪt/ /ˌɹiːjʊˈnaɪt/ v
återförenas
(ambitransitive, reciprocal) To unite again.

reuptake reuptakes n
neuronal återupptag
(biochemistry) Specifically, the reabsorption of a neurotransmitter by a neuron after the transmission of a neural impulse across a synapse.

reuse /ɹiːˈjuːs/ /ɹiːˈjuːz/ reuses n
återanvändning
The act of salvaging or in some manner restoring a discarded item to yield something usable.

reuse /ɹiːˈjuːs/ /ɹiːˈjuːz/ v
återanvända
To use again something that is considered past its usefulness (usually for something else).
To use again, or in another place.

rev /ɹɛv/ v
varva
To increase the speed of a motor, or to operate at a higher speed.

revalue v
omvärdera
To value again, give a new value to.

revanchism /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪz(ə)m/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪz(ə)m/ revanchisms n
revanschism
The political policy of endeavouring to regain lost territory.

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ adj
revanschistisk
Seeking revenge or otherwise advocating retaliation, especially against a nation which has previously defeated and humiliated the revanchist party in war. Originally referred to the French indignation over losing Alsace-Lorraine to Germany in the Franco-Prussian War.

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ revanchists n
revanschist
A revanchist person; occasionally, anyone seeking vengeance.

reveal /ɹəˈvil/ /ɹəˈviːl/ /ɹɪˈvil/ /ɹɪˈviːl/ [ɹɪˈvɪil] v
uppenbara avslöja
(transitive) To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden.

reveille /ɹɪˈvæ.li/ /ˈɹɛ.və.li/ reveilles n
revelj väckning
(military) The sounding of a bugle or drum early in the morning to awaken soldiers.

revel /ˈɹɛv.əl/ v
festa fira
To make merry; to have a happy, lively time.

revelation /ˌɹɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ revelations n
avslöjande
The act of revealing or disclosing.
Something dramatically disclosed.
uppenbarelse
(theology) A manifestation of divine truth.

reveller revellers n
hålligångare rumlare svirare
One who attends revels; a partygoer.

revenant /ˈɹɛvənənt/ revenants n
återvändare
Someone who returns from a long absence.
gengångare
A supernatural being that returns from the dead; a zombie or ghost.

revenge /ɹiˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹəˈvendʒ/ /ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹɪˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ revenges n
hämnd
Any form of personal, retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.

revenge /ɹiˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹəˈvendʒ/ /ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹɪˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ v
hämnas
(transitive) To take revenge for (a particular harmful action) or on behalf of (its victim); to avenge.

revenge is a dish best served cold proverb
hämnd är en rätt som bäst serveras kall
Revenge is best or most satisfying when delayed.

revenge porn n
hämndporr
(informal) Sexually explicit media of a person distributed online without the consent of the pictured individual, typically by a former partner or hacker, and often with the intent to humiliate the subject and damage his/her reputation.

revenue /ɹɪˈvɛnjuː/ /ˈɹɛvənjuː/ /ˈɹɛvəˌn(j)u/ revenues n
inkomst intäkt
The income returned by an investment.
omsättning
(accounting) The total sales; turnover.

reverberation /ɹiˈvɜː(ɹ)bəɹeɪʃən/ /ɹəˈvɜː(ɹ)bəɹeɪʃən/ /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)bəɹeɪʃən/ reverberations n
efterklang
An echo, or a series of overlapping echoes.

revere /ɹə.viːɹ/ v
akta och ära beundran vörda
(transitive) to regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.

revered /ɹɪˈvɪəd/ more revered most revered adj
vördade
respected or given reverence

reverence /ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/ /ˈɹɛv.ɹəns/ reverences n
vördnad
Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.

reverent /ˈɹev.ə.ɹənt/ /ˈɹev.ɹənt/ /ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹənt/ /ˈɹɛv.ɹənt/ more reverent most reverent adj
vördnadsfull
Showing or characterized by great respect or reverence; respectful.

reverse /ɹɪˈvɜːs/ /ɹɪˈvɝs/ adj
backa
Pertaining to engines, vehicle movement etc. moving in a direction opposite to the usual direction. [from 19th c.]

reverse /ɹɪˈvɜːs/ /ɹɪˈvɝs/ reverses n
back
The gear setting of an automobile that makes it travel backwards. [from 19th c.]

reverse Polish notation n
omvänd polsk notation
(arithmetic) An arithmetic notation in which numbers precede the operators to be applied to them.

reverse hyperextension reverse hyperextensions n
omvänd ryggresning
An exercise performed by raising and lowering the thighs while lying on the stomach, on an elevated surface to have sufficient range of motion.

reverse vending machine reverse vending machines n
pantautomat pantmaskin
A machine that accepts used (empty) beverage containers and returns money to the user, as part of a recycling initiative.

reversi /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)si/ n
Othello reversi
The card game reversis.

reversible /ɹəˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪbəl/ adj
vändbar
(of, clothing) Able to be worn inside out.

review /ɹɪˈvjuː/ reviews n
recension
A second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact in an attempt to gain new insights.
kritik recension
An account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work.
revy
A stage show made up of topical sketches etc.

review /ɹɪˈvjuː/ v
recensera
To write a critical evaluation of a new art work etc.; to write a review.
ompröva se över
To look back over in order to correct or edit; to revise.

reviewer reviewers n
recensent
A person who writes reviews for a newspaper or other publication; a critic.

revile /ɹəˈvaɪl/ v
skymfa smäda håna åkväda
(ambitransitive) To attack (someone) with abusive language.

revisionism /ɹɪˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/ revisionisms n
revisionism
(historiography) The advocacy of a revision of some accepted theory, doctrine or a view of historical events.
(Marxism, derogatory) An evolutionary form of Marxism, abandoning some of its original principles.

revisionist /ɹɪˈvɪʒənɪst/ more revisionist most revisionist adj
revisionistisk
Of or pertaining to revisionism

revisionist /ɹɪˈvɪʒənɪst/ revisionists n
revisionist
A proponent of revisionism

revive /ɹɪˈvaɪv/ v
återuppliva återuppstå
(transitive) To return to life; to cause to recover life or strength; to cause to live anew, or to prevent from dying.

revocation /ˌɹɛvəˈkeɪʃən/ revocations n
ångerrätt
An act or instance of revoking.

revoke /rɪˈvəʊk/ /ɹɪˈvoʊk/ /ɹɪˈvəʊk/ v
återkalla
(transitive) To cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing.

revolt /ɹɪˈvoʊlt/ /ɹɪˈvɒlt/ /ɹɪˈvəʊlt/ revolts n
uppror revolt
An act of revolting.

revolt /ɹɪˈvoʊlt/ /ɹɪˈvɒlt/ /ɹɪˈvəʊlt/ v
revoltera göra uppror
To cause to turn back; to roll or drive back; to put to flight.

revolting more revolting most revolting adj
motbjudande
repulsive, disgusting

revolution /ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)uː.ʃən/ revolutions n
vridning
revolution
A political upheaval in a government or state characterized by great change.
The removal and replacement of a government, especially by sudden violent action.
A sudden, vast change in a situation, a discipline, or the way of thinking and behaving.
rotation
Rotation: the turning of an object around an axis, one complete turn of an object during rotation.
In the case of celestial bodies, the traversal of one body along an orbit around another body.

revolutionary /-ˈljuː-/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ more revolutionary most revolutionary adj
revolutionär
Of or pertaining to a revolution in government; tending to, or promoting, revolution
revolutionär banbrytande epokgörande revolutionerande
pertaining to something that portends of great change; overthrowing a standing mindset

revolutionary /-ˈljuː-/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ revolutionaries n
revolutionär
A revolutionist; a person who revolts.

revolutionize /ˌɹev.əˈl(j)uː.ʃəˌnɑɪz/ /ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)u.ʃəˌnaɪz/ /ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)uː.ʃəˌnaɪz/ v
revolutionera
to radically or significantly change, as in a revolution

revolve /ɹɪˈvɒlv/ v
kretsa
(intransitive) To orbit a central point (especially of a celestial body). [from 17th c.]
rotera snurra runt
(transitive, now, rare) To ponder on; to reflect repeatedly upon; to consider all aspects of. [from 15th c.]

revolver /ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/ revolvers n
revolver
(firearms) A handgun with a revolving chamber enabling several shots to be fired without reloading.

revolving door revolving doors n
karuselldörr roterdörr roterande dörr
A door that rotates around a central pivot.

revue /ɹəˈvjuː/ /ɹɪˈvjuː/ revues n
revy
A form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied.

reward /ɹiˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔːd/ /ɹɪˈwɑː(ɹ)d/ /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ rewards n
belöning
Something of value given in return for an act.
A prize promised for a certain deed or catch

reward /ɹiˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔːd/ /ɹɪˈwɑː(ɹ)d/ /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ v
belöna
(transitive) To give a reward to or for.

rewilding rewildings n
återförvildande
(ecology) The act of restoring a natural area to its former wild state, especially by repopulating it with animals that have been extirpated.

rhabdomyosarcoma rhabdomyosarcomas rhabdomyosarcomata n
rabdomyosarkom
(pathology) A cancerous tumor of skeletal muscle.

rhapsody /ˈɹæpsədi/ rhapsodies n
rapsodi
(Ancient Greece, poetry, historical) An epic poem, or part of one, suitable for uninterrupted recitation.
(music) An instrumental composition of irregular form, often incorporating improvisation.

rhea /ˈɹiːə/ rheas n
nandu
A large flightless bird of the genus Rhea, native to South America.

rhebok /ˈriː.bɔk/ /ˈɹiː.bɑk/ /ˈɹiː.bɒk/ rheboks n
råbocksantilop
A medium-sized, deerlike South African antelope, Pelea capreolus, having pale-gray, curly fur and straight horns.

rheme /ɹiːm/ rhemes n
rema
(linguistics) The part of a sentence that provides new information regarding the current theme.

rhenium /ˈɹiːniəm/ rheniums n
rhenium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Re) with an atomic number of 75: a heavy, silvery-gray transition metal.

rhetoric /ˈɹɛtəɹɪk/ rhetorics n
retorik
The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress.

rhetorical /ɹəˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /ɹəˈtɔɹɪkəl/ /ɹɪˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/ adj
retorisk
Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade.

rhetorical device rhetorical devices n
retorisk figur
A phrase (set phrase or created phrase) that uses reduplication, onomatopoeia, or other phonetic markers that increase memorability and “musicality” (making rhetoric pleasing or entertaining).

rhetorical question rhetorical questions n
retorisk fråga
A question posed only for dramatic or persuasive effect.

rhetorically adv
retoriskt
In a rhetorical manner.

rheumatic /ɹuːˈmætɪk/ more rheumatic most rheumatic adj
reumatisk
Resembling or relating to rheumatism.

rheumatic /ɹuːˈmætɪk/ rheumatics n
reumatiker
(rare) A person suffering from rheumatism

rheumatoid arthritis rheumatoid arthritides n
kronisk ledgångsreumatism ledgångsreumatism reumatoid artrit
(pathology) A chronic and progressive disease in which the immune system attacks the joints. It is characterised by pain, inflammation and swelling of the joints, stiffness, weakness, loss of mobility and deformity. Tissues throughout the body can be affected, including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and muscles.

rheumatology n
reumatologi
(medicine) The branch of medicine specializing in arthritis and other ailments of the joints.

rheumy /ˈɹumi/ /ˈɹuːmi/ rheumier rheumiest adj
surögd
Producing rheum from the mucous membranes; (also, figuratively) especially of the eyes: filled with rheum; watery.

rhinarium rhinaria n
mule nos
The naked surface of skin around the external openings of the nostrils of the nose in most mammals, usually more or less moist and embossed.

rhinestone rhinestones n
strass
An artificial diamond, strass.

rhinitis /ɹaɪˈnaɪtɪs/ rhinitides n
rinit snuva
(pathology) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose.

rhinoceros /ɹaɪˈnɑs.ɚ.əs/ /ɹaɪˈnɒs.ə.ɹəs/ rhinoceri rhinoceroi rhinoceros rhinoceroses rhinocerosses rhinocerotes n
noshörning
Any of several large herbivorous ungulates native to Africa and Asia of the five extant species in the three extant genera in the family Rhinocerotidae, with thick, gray skin and one or two horns on their snouts.

rhinoplasty rhinoplasties n
näsplastik rinoplastik
(medicine, surgery, uncountable) A type of plastic surgery that is used to improve the function (reconstructive surgery) or appearance (cosmetic surgery) of a person's nose.

rhizoid rhizoids n
rhizoid
(botany) A rootlike structure in fungi and some plants that acts as support and/or aids the absorption of nutrients.

rhizome /ˈɹaɪzoʊm/ rhizomes n
rhizom jordstam rotstock
(botany) A horizontal, underground stem of some plants that sends out roots and shoots (scions) from its nodes.

rho /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ rhos n
rho
The seventeenth letter of the Modern Greek and Classical alphabets and the nineteenth letter of Old and Ancient.

rhodium /ˈɹoʊdiəm/ rhodiums n
rodium
A rare, hard, silvery-white, inert metallic chemical element (symbol Rh) with an atomic number of 45.

rhododendron /ɹoʊdəˈdɛndɹən/ rhododendra rhododendrons n
alpros rododendron
Any of various flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, especially

rhombic adj
rombisk
Having the characteristics of a rhombus.

rhombihexahedron rhombihexahedrons n
rombihexaedron

rhombus /ˈɹɑːmbəs/ /ˈɹɒmbəs/ rhombi rhombuses n
romb
(geometry) A parallelogram having all sides of equal length. [from 16th c.]

rhubarb /ˈɹuˌbɑɹb/ /ˈɹuːbɑːb/ [ɹɪu̯-] [ˈɹuːbaɹb] rhubarb rhubarbs n
rabarber
Any plant of the genus Rheum, especially Rheum rhabarbarum, having large leaves and long green or reddish acidic leafstalks that are edible, in particular when cooked (although the leaves are mildly poisonous).

rhumb /ɹʌm/ /ɹʌmb/ rhumbs n
kompassträck
(navigation) One of the 32 points of the compass (compass points)
(navigation) A unit of angular measure equal to 1/32 of a circle or 11.25°

rhumb line rhumb lines n
loxodromlinje
(nautical) A line that cuts all meridians at the same angle, the path of a vessel that maintains a constant compass direction.

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ rhymes n
rim
A thought expressed in verse; a verse; a poem; a tale told in verse.
(countable, in particular) A word that rhymes with another, in that it is pronounced identically with the other word from the vowel in its stressed syllable to the end.
(uncountable) Rhyming: sameness of sound of part of some words.

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ v
rimma
(intransitive, followed by with) Of a word, to be pronounced identically with another from the vowel in its stressed syllable to the end.
(reciprocal) Of two or more words, to be pronounced identically from the vowel in the stressed syllable of each to the end of each.

rhyme or reason n
rim och reson
(idiomatic, negative polarity) Logic; common sense.

rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/ /ˈɹɪθ.əm/ [ˈɹɪð.m̩] rhythms n
rytm
The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter.
A flow, repetition or regularity.
The tempo or speed of a beat, song or repetitive event.

rhythm and blues n
rhythm and blues
(music genre) A style of music combining elements of jazz and blues, with syncopated rhythms and a strong backbeat, originating among African Americans in the 1940s.

rhythm guitar rhythm guitars n
kompgitarr rytmgitarr
A guitar in a band that provides rhythm, usually by playing chords or similar accompanying parts, to support the lead guitar.

rib /ɹɪb/ ribs n
revben revbensspjäll
A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones.

rib cage rib cages n
bröstkorg
(skeleton) A part of the skeleton within the thoracic area consisting of ribs, sternum and thoracic vertebrae.

ribbed vault ribbed vaults n
kryssribbvalv
(architecture) A building structure created by an intersection of two or three vaults.

ribbit /ˈɹɪbət/ /ˈɹɪbɪt/ interjection
kvack
(onomatopoeia) The vocal sound made by a frog or toad.

ribbon /ˈɹɪbən/ ribbons n
band
A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping.

ribbon cable ribbon cables n
flatkabel
A cable with many conducting wires running parallel to each other on the same flat plane; often used for internal peripherals in a computer.

ribbon seal ribbon seals n
bandsäl
A species (Histriophoca fasciata) of true seal (or earless seal) found in the Arctic and subarctic regions of the North Pacific Ocean.

ribonucleic acid ribonucleic acids n
ribonukleinsyra
(biochemistry) A derivative of DNA having ribose in place of deoxyribose, and uracil in place of thymine; its primary function is in the transcription of genetic material and subsequent synthesis of protein.

ribose /ˈɹaɪbəʊz/ riboses n
ribos
(carbohydrate) A naturally occurring pentose sugar, which is a component of the nucleosides and nucleotides that constitute the nucleic acid biopolymer, RNA. It is also found in riboflavin.

ribosome /ˈɹaɪbəˌsoʊm/ /ˈɹaɪbəˌsəʊm/ ribosomes n
ribosom
(biology, cytology) A small organelle found in all cells; involved in the production of proteins by translating messenger RNA. [from 20th c.]

rice /ɹaɪs/ rices n
ris risgryn
(countable) A specific variety of this plant.
(uncountable) The seeds of this plant used as food.

rice cake rice cakes n
riskaka
A food item made from puffed rice congealed in a wafer, usually circular and palm-sized.

rice cooker rice cookers n
riskokare
A kitchen appliance which is designed to cook rice, through either boiling or steaming it. It may also be used as a steam cooker for other foods.

rice flour rice flours n
rismjöl
Flour made from rice.

rice milk rice milks n
rismjölk
A milky liquid made from rice and used as a milk substitute, cooking ingredient or beverage.

rice noodle rice noodles n
risnudel
A noodle made of rice (usually from rice flour).

rice paper rice papers n
rispapper
A thin, fragile paper made from parts of the rice plant, used in artificial flowers and watercolour art.

rice pudding rice puddings n
risgrynsgröt
(chiefly, British) A milk pudding made from rice, milk, sugar and nutmeg.

rice wine rice wines n
risvin
An alcoholic beverage made from fermenting various forms of rice, usually with an ABV similar to grape wine.

ricer ricers n
purépress
(cooking) A utensil used to extrude soft foods (especially, cooked potato) through holes about the diameter of a grain of rice.

rich /ɹɪt͡ʃ/ richer richest adj
rik
Wealthy: having a lot of money and possessions.

rick /ɹɪk/ ricks n
stack
Straw, hay etc. stored in a stack for winter fodder, commonly protected with thatch.

rickets /ˈɹɪkɪts/ n
rakit engelska sjukan rakitis
(pathology) A disorder of infancy and early childhood caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, causing soft bones.

rickety /ˈɹɪk.e.ti/ /ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/ ricketier ricketiest adj
ranglig skranglig
(of an object) Not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.

rickshaw /ˈɹɪk.ʃɔː/ rickshaws n
riksha rickshaw
A two-wheeled carriage pulled along by a person.

ricochet /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃeɪ/ /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃɛt/ ricochets n
rikoschett
An instance of ricocheting; a glancing rebound.

ricochet /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃeɪ/ /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃɛt/ v
rikoschettera
To rebound off something wildly in a seemingly random direction.

ricotta /ɹəˈkɑtə/ /ɹɪˈkɑtə/ /ɹɪˈkɒtə/ ricottas n
ricotta
A soft Italian unsalted whey cheese resembling cottage cheese.

riddle /ˈɹɪdəl/ riddles n
gåta
A verbal puzzle, mystery, or other problem of an intellectual nature.

ride /ɹaɪd/ rides n
åk
ridtur åktur
An instance of riding.
åkattraktion
An amusement ridden at a fair or amusement park.
skjuts
A lift given to someone in another person's vehicle.

ride /ɹaɪd/ v
rida åka
(intransitive, transitive) To transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, later also a bicycle etc. [from 8th c., transitive usage from 9th c.]
åka
(intransitive, transitive) To be transported in a vehicle; to travel as a passenger. [from 9th c., transitive usage from 19th c.]

rider /ˈɹaɪ.də/ /ˈɹaɪ.dəɹ/ /ˈɹɑɪ.də/ [ˈɹ̠aɪdə] [ˈɹ̠aɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠äɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠ʷɑe̯də] riders n
ryttare
(generally) Someone who rides a horse or (later) a bicycle, motorcycle etc. [from 14th c.]

ridge /ɹɪd͡ʒ/ ridges n
ås kam
The line along which two sloping surfaces meet which diverge towards the ground.
taknock nock takås
The highest point on a roof, represented by a horizontal line where two roof areas intersect, running the length of the area.
rygg bergsrygg
A chain of mountains.
ås
A chain of hills.
rygg
(oceanography) A long narrow elevation on an ocean bottom.

ridicule /ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/ v
förlöjliga håna göra narr av
(transitive) to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of

ridiculous /ɹiːˈdɪkjʊləs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkjələs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkjʊləs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkləs/ more ridiculous most ridiculous adj
löjlig
deserving of ridicule; foolish, absurd

ridiculously more ridiculously most ridiculously adv
löjligt
In a ridiculous manner. In a way that is funny, embarrassing or extremely implausible.

riff /ɹɪf/ riffs n
riff
A repeated instrumental melody line in a song.

riffraff /ˈɹɪfɹæf/ riffraffs n
pöbel kreti och pleti pack patrask
The rabble; crowds; the common people.

rifle /ˈɹaɪfəl/ rifles n
gevär
(weaponry) A firearm fired from the shoulder; improved range and accuracy is provided by a long, rifled barrel.

rig /ɹɪɡ/ v
rigga
(transitive, nautical) To equip and fit (a ship) with sails, shrouds, and yards.
(transitive) To fit out with a harness or other equipment.
(transitive) To manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes.

rigged /ɹɪɡd/ more rigged most rigged adj
riggad
(figurative) Pre-arranged and fixed so that the winner or outcome is decided in advance.

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ɾ̥] [-ʔ] [ɹei̯t] [ɹəi̯t] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] righter or more right rightest or rightmost adj
rak
(archaic) Straight, not bent.
höger rät rätvinklig vinkelrät
(geometry) Of an angle, having a size of 90 degrees, or one quarter of a complete rotation; the angle between two perpendicular lines.
rätt korrekt riktig
Complying with justice, correctness, or reason; correct, just, true.
rätt
Appropriate, perfectly suitable; fit for purpose.
höger
(geography) Designating the bank of a river (etc.) on one's right when facing downstream (i.e. facing forward while floating with the current); that is, the south bank of a river that flows eastward. If this arrow: ⥴ shows the direction of the current, the tilde is on the right side of the river.
höger-
(politics) Pertaining to the political right; conservative.

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ɾ̥] [-ʔ] [ɹei̯t] [ɹəi̯t] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] adv
åt höger höger
On the right side.
till höger åt höger
Towards the right side.
precis just
Exactly, precisely.
riktigt
(British, US, dialect) Very, extremely, quite.
rätt
In a correct manner.

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ɾ̥] [-ʔ] [ɹei̯t] [ɹəi̯t] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] interjection
precis visst
Yes, that is correct; I agree.
visst
I have listened to what you just said and I acknowledge your assertion or opinion, regardless of whether I agree with it (opinion) or can verify it (assertion).
just det
Signpost word to change the subject in a discussion or discourse.
eller hur inte sant va
Used to check listener engagement and (especially) agreement at the end of an utterance or each segment thereof.
eller hur visst
Used to add seriousness or decisiveness before a statement.

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ɾ̥] [-ʔ] [ɹei̯t] [ɹəi̯t] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] rights n
rätt rättighet
A legal, just or moral entitlement.
höger höger sida
The right side or direction.
högern
(politics) The ensemble of right-wing political parties; political conservatives as a group.

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ɾ̥] [-ʔ] [ɹei̯t] [ɹəi̯t] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] v
korrigera räta räta upp räta upp sig rätta
(transitive) To do justice to; to relieve from wrong; to restore rights to; to assert or regain the rights of.

right angle right angles n
rät vinkel
(geometry) Half of the angle formed by a single straight line, equivalent to 90 degrees.

right ascension right ascensions n
rektascension
(astronomy) The angular distance east of the ; the celestial equivalent of longitude.

right away adv
genast med en gång på direkten på en gång ögonblickligen
(idiomatic) Very soon; quickly; immediately.

right back right backs n
högerback
(soccer) a defender who normally plays on the right side of the field

right coset right cosets n
högersidoklass
(algebra) A copy of a subgroup, multiplied on the right by some element from the parent group.

right hand n
högerhand

right now adv
just nu
At the present moment.

right of first refusal rights of first refusal n
förköpsrätt
(legal) A provision in a contract that permits a party to that contract or another named party to have an opportunity to purchase, use, or otherwise obtain a specified object before it is offered to any other party.

right of way right of ways rights of way n
förkörsrätt företräde
(uncountable) The right to proceed first in traffic, on land, on water or in the air. Also in metaphorical senses.

right triangle right triangles n
rätvinklig triangel rät triangel
(geometry) A triangle having a right angle as one of its interior angles.

right wing right wings n
högerfalang
(politics) The more right-wing faction of a group or party.
högerytter
(ice hockey) The offensive player who plays to the center's right.

right-hand man right-hand men n
högra hand
A trusted assistant.

right-handed n
högerhänt
Right-handed people, taken as a whole.

right-handedness n
högerhänthet
The state of being right-handed.

right-to-left adv
höger-till-vänster
(chiefly, of text) From right to left.

right-wing more right-wing most right-wing adj
höger
(politics) Of political ideologies: opposing political and social equality, especially conservative, traditional, and/or reactionary politics.

righteous /ˈɹaɪti.əs/ /ˈɹaɪtjəs/ /ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəs/ more righteous most righteous adj
rättskaffens rättfärdig
Free from sin or guilt.
rättfärdig
Moral and virtuous, to the point of sanctimony.
Justified morally.

righteousness /ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəsnəs/ righteousnesses n
rättfärdighet
(uncountable) The quality or state of being righteous.

rightful /ˈɹaɪtfəl/ adj
rättmätig
By right; by law.

rightsholder /ˈɹaɪts.həʊldə(ɹ)/ rightsholders n
rättsinnehavare
(legal) A person or organization that owns the legal rights to something

rigid /ˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪd/ more rigid most rigid rigider rigidest adj
stel styv
Stiff, rather than flexible.
fast
Fixed, rather than moving.
stel
Rigorous and unbending.

rigor mortis rigor mortises n
likstelhet
Temporary stiffness of a body's muscles and joints following death.

rill /ɹɪl/ rills n
rännil
A very small brook; a streamlet; a creek, rivulet.

rim /ɹɪm/ rims n
kant rand
An edge around something, especially when circular.
fälg
(automotive, cycling) A wheelrim.

rim /ɹɪm/ v
rimma
(vulgar, slang) To lick the anus of a partner as a sexual act; to perform anilingus.

rime /ɹaɪm/ rimes n
rimfrost
Archaic in the form rimes: originally, any frozen dew forming a white deposit on exposed surfaces; hoar frost (sense 1).

rind /ɹaɪnd/ rinds n
skal
A hard, tough outer layer, particularly on food such as fruit, cheese, etc

rinderpest rinderpests n
boskapspest
A contagious disease of ruminants and swine caused by Rinderpest virus, an RNA virus of the genus Morbillivirus.

ring /ɹi(ː)ŋ/ /ɹɪŋ/ rings n
ring
A round piece of (precious) metal worn around the finger or through the ear, nose, etc.
A circumscribing object, (roughly) circular and hollow, looking like an annual ring, earring, finger ring etc.
(UK) A bird band, a round piece of metal put around a bird's leg used for identification and studies of migration.
(astronomy) A formation of various pieces of material orbiting around a planet or young star.
A place where some sports or exhibitions take place; notably a circular or comparable arena, such as a boxing ring or a circus ring; hence the field of a political contest.
(geometry) A planar geometrical figure included between two concentric circles.
(algebra) An algebraic structure which consists of a set with two binary operations: an additive operation and a multiplicative operation, such that the set is an abelian group under the additive operation, a monoid under the multiplicative operation, and such that the multiplicative operation is distributive with respect to the additive operation.
(algebra) An algebraic structure as above, but only required to be a semigroup under the multiplicative operation, that is, there need not be a multiplicative identity element.

ring /ɹi(ː)ŋ/ /ɹɪŋ/ v
ringa
(intransitive) Of a bell, etc., to produce a resonant sound.
(transitive) To make (a bell, etc.) produce a resonant sound.
(transitive) To produce (a sound) by ringing.
(intransitive, figuratively) To produce the sound of a bell or a similar sound.
ringa låta
(intransitive, figuratively) Of something spoken or written, to appear to be, to seem, to sound.

ring a bell v
ringa en klocka
(informal, idiom) To seem at least vaguely familiar.

ring finger ring fingers n
ringfinger
Finger between middle finger and little finger; the "third finger" (UK) or the "fourth finger" (US), especially of the left hand. (The ring finger is the left hand; a ring finger is either hand.)

ring ouzel ring ouzels n
ringtrast
Turdus torquatus, a European thrush, similar to the common blackbird, but with a ring of white feathers at its neck.

ring road ring roads n
ringled ringväg
(chiefly, Australia, New Zealand, UK) A circumferential highway around a town, city, or other conurbation.

ring-billed gull ring-billed gulls n
ringnäbbad mås
Larus delawarensis, a medium-sized gull of temperate North America.

ring-necked duck ring-necked ducks n
ringand
Aythya collaris, a diving duck from North America commonly found in freshwater ponds and lakes

ringed seal ringed seals n
vikare
Pusa hispida, an earless seal inhabiting Arctic and subarctic coasts.

ringing /ˈɹɪŋɪŋ/ ringings n
ringmärkning
A technique used in the study of wild birds, by attaching a small, individually numbered, metal or plastic tag to their legs or wings.

ringleader /ˈɹɪŋˌliːdəɹ/ ringleaders n
anstiftare
A person who starts and leads a disturbance (such as a riot), a conspiracy, or a criminal gang.

ringmaster ringmasters n
cirkusdirektör
The person who manages the performers in a circus ring.

ringtone ringtones n
ringsignal
The sound made by a telephone when ringing.

ringworm ringworms n
revorm ringorm
A contagious fungal infection of the skin, characterised by ring-shaped discoloured patches, covered by vesicles or scales.

rinse /ɹɛns/ /ɹɪns/ rinses n
avsköljning rensning sköljning
The action of rinsing.
toning
A liquid used to rinse, now particularly a hair dye.

rinse /ɹɛns/ /ɹɪns/ v
skölja
(transitive) To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.
(transitive) To remove soap from (something) using water.

rinse aid rinse aids n
spolglans
A cleaning product containing surfactants, said to improve the finish of items in dishwashers, especially glassware.

riot /ˈɹaɪ.ət/ /ˈɹaɪ.ɪt/ riots n
upplopp tumult uppror kravall
A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
tumult
Wanton or unrestrained behavior or emotion.

riot police n
kravallpolis
A unit of the police specifically trained to deal with rioting crowds. They use special equipment for personal defense as well as for crowd control and dispersal.

rioter /ˈɹaɪətə/ /ˈɹaɪətɚ/ rioters n
upploppsmakare
One who riots; part of the unruly violent crowd causing a riot.

rip current rip currents n
ripström
A strong flow of surface water, away from the shore, that returns water from incoming waves.

riparian /ɹɪˈpɛːɹɪən/ /ɹʌɪˈpɛːɹɪən/ more riparian most riparian adj
strand-
Of or relating to the bank of a river or stream.

ripe /ɹaɪp/ riper ripest adj
mogen
(of fruits, vegetables, seeds etc.) Ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature

ripen /ˈɹaɪpən/ v
mogna
(transitive) To cause (something) to mature; to make ripe
(transitive) To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection

ripost riposts n
ripost
(fencing) A thrust given in return after parrying a lunge.
A quick and usually witty response to a taunt.
An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem.

riposte /ɹɪˈpoʊst/ /ɹɪˈpəʊst/ ripostes n
ripost
(fencing) A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
(figurative) A quick and usually witty response to a taunt.
An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem.

riposte /ɹɪˈpoʊst/ /ɹɪˈpəʊst/ v
ripostera
(fencing) To attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
To respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.

ripped /ɹɪpt/ more ripped most ripped adj
rippad
Copied or stolen usually from an identified source.

ripple /ˈɹɪp(ə)l/ ripples n
krusning
A moving disturbance, or undulation, in the surface of a fluid.
frörepa repa
(textiles) An implement, with teeth like those of a comb, for removing the seeds and seed vessels from flax, broom corn, etc.
skvalp
A sound similar to that of undulating water.
rippel
A style of ice cream in which flavors have been coarsely blended together.

ripsaw ripsaws n
klyvsåg
(uncountable, music genre, Caribbean) A genre of music played with a ripsaw and other instruments, originally associated mainly with Turks and Caicos Islands.

rise /ɹaɪs/ /ɹaɪz/ rises n
pilhöjd
(architecture) The height of an arch or a step.

rise /ɹaɪs/ /ɹaɪz/ v
stiga upp
gå upp stiga
(of a celestial body) To appear to move upwards from behind the horizon of a planet as a result of the planet's rotation.
stiga
(intransitive) To move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground.

rise from the dead v
uppstå från de döda
To become alive (or undead) after having died.

rise through the ranks v
stiga i graderna

risible /ˈɹaɪzɪbəl/ /ˈɹɪzɪbəl/ more risible most risible adj
löjlig skrattretande
(of a person) Easily laughing; prone to laughter

rising star rising stars n
framtidslöfte gödkalv stjärnskott talang
An emerging talent.

risk /ɹɪsk/ risks n
risk
(uncountable) The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.
(uncountable, economics, business, and, engineering) The potential negative effect of an event, determined by multiplying the likelihood of the event occurring with its magnitude should it occur.
(countable) A possible adverse event or outcome.

risk /ɹɪsk/ v
ta en risk
riskera äventyra
(transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something).

risk management n
riskhantering
The process of determining the maximum acceptable level of overall risk to and from a proposed activity, then using risk assessment techniques to determine the initial level of risk and, if this is excessive, developing a strategy to ameliorate appropriate individual risks until the overall level of risk is reduced to an acceptable level.

risktaker risktakers n
risktagare
A person who takes risk, especially to reap the benefits if the feared event does not happen.

risky /ˈɹɪski/ riskier riskiest adj
riskabel riskfylld
Dangerous, involving risks.

risqué /ɹɪsˈkeɪ/ more risqué most risqué adj
ekivok vågad
Suggestive of sexual impropriety; bordering on the indelicate.

rite /ɹaɪt/ rites n
rit
A religious custom.
(by extension) A prescribed behavior.

rite of passage rites of passage n
övergångsrit
(anthropology) A ceremony or series of ceremonies, often very ritualized, to celebrate a transition in a person’s life. Baptisms, bar mitzvahs, weddings and funerals are among the best known examples.

rittmaster rittmasters n
ryttmästare
A rank in cavalry or other mounted units, equivalent to captain.

ritual /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.u.əl/ more ritual most ritual adj
rituell
Related to a rite or repeated set of actions.

ritual /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.u.əl/ rituals n
ritual
A rite; a repeated set of actions, especially in religious contexts.

ritually /ˈɹɪt͡ʃu.əli/ more ritually most ritually adv
rituellt
In a ritual manner.

rival /ˈɹaɪvəl/ rivals n
rival konkurrent
A competitor (person, team, company, etc.) with the same goal as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor.

rivalrous /ɹaɪvl̩ɹəs/ /ˈɹaɪv(ə)lɹəs/ /ˈɹaɪvəlɹəs/ more rivalrous most rivalrous adj
rivaliserande
Having a relationship of rivalry.

river /ˈɹɪvə/ /ˈɹɪvɚ/ rivers n
flod älv å
A large and often winding stream which drains a land mass, carrying water down from higher areas to a lower point, oftentimes ending in another body of water, such as an ocean or in an inland sea.
flod
Any large flow of a liquid in a single body.

river warbler river warblers n
flodsångare
Locustella fluviatilis, an Old World warbler.

riverbank riverbanks n
flodbank
A sloped side of a river acting as a barrier between the water and level ground to either side.

riverbed /ˈɹɪv.əˌbed/ /ˈɹɪv.əˌbɛd/ /ˈɹɪv.ɚˌbɛd/ [ˈɹɪv.ɚˌbeː] riverbeds n
flodbädd
(hydrology) The path where a river runs, or where a river once ran; the bottom earthen part of a river, not including the riverbanks.

riverboat riverboats n
flodbåt
A watercraft designed for operating on rivers.

rivet /ˈɹɪvət/ rivets n
nit
A cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches multiple parts together by fitting through a hole and deforming the head(s) at either end.

rivet /ˈɹɪvət/ v
nagla nita nita ihop
(transitive) To attach or fasten parts by using rivets. [from early 15th c.]
nita
(transitive) To install rivets.

rivulet /ˈɹɪv.jə.lət/ rivulets n
å ström
A small brook or stream; a streamlet; a gill.

rix-dollar /ˈɹɪksˌdɒlə/ rix-dollars n
riksdaler
(historical) A unit of currency introduced into certain former European colonies such as Cape Province and Ceylon.

roach /ɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ɹəʊtʃ/ roach n
mört
A common roach (Rutilus rutilus)

road /rod/ /ɹoʊd/ /ɹəʊd/ roads n
väg
A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane. [from 16th c.]
(US, railroads) A railway or (UK, railroads) a single railway track. [from 19th c.]

road hog road hogs n
bildrulle
A bad or inconsiderate driver of a motor vehicle.

road map road maps n
vägkarta bilkarta
A map with a visual representation of roads used for automobile travel and navigation. A road map may contain other relevant data, such as terrain or railway lines.

road rash n
skrapsår skrubbsår
(colloquial) skin and bone injury caused by abrasion with road surfaces

road salt n
vägsalt salt
Salt used for deicing and anti-icing of roads.

road sign road signs n
vägmärke vägskylt
A sign for the control of traffic or the information of drivers.

road trip road trips n
road trip
A recreational or impromptu excursion in a car, usually at long distances from one's home.

road user road users n
trafikant
Any person that makes use of a road, such as a driver, cyclist, motorcyclist, moped rider, pedestrian or horserider.

roadblock roadblocks n
vägspärr
Something that blocks or obstructs a road.

roadhouse /ˈɹoʊdˌhaʊs/ /ˈɹəʊdˌhaʊs/ roadhouses n
vägkrog
(chiefly, US) An inn or similar establishment situated beside a road beyond the jurisdiction of a town or city.

roadie /ɹəʊdi/ roadies n
roadie råddare
One of the crew for a musical group or other travelling stage production, especially a stagehand or technician.

roadrunner /ˈɹoʊdˌɹʌnɚ/ /ˈɹəʊdˌɹʌnə/ roadrunners n
tuppgökar
Either of two species of fast-running bird in the genus Geococcyx of the cuckoo family native to North and Central America, the lesser roadrunner (Geococcyx velox) and, especially, the greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus).

roadside /ˈɹoʊdsaɪd/ /ˈɹəʊdsaɪd/ roadsides n
vägkant vägren
The area on either side of a road.

roadstead /ˈɹoʊdˌstɛd/ /ˈɹəʊdstɛd/ roadsteads n
redd
(nautical) A partly sheltered anchorage; a stretch of water near the shore where vessels may ride at anchor, but with less protection than a harbour. [from early 18th c.]

roadway roadways n
körbana vägbana
The main or central portion of a road, used by the vehicles.

roadwork roadworks n
vägarbete
The construction or maintenance done to roads.

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ roars n
dån vrål
A long, loud, deep shout, as of rage or laughter, made with the mouth wide open.
vrål
The cry of the lion.
dån
A loud resounding noise.

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ v
ryta
(intransitive) To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
Of animals (especially a lion), to make a loud deep noise.

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ roasts n
stek
A cut of meat suited to roasting; meat that has been roasted.

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ v
steka rosta grilla ugnssteka
(transitive, or, intransitive, or, ergative) To cook food by heating in an oven or over a fire without covering, resulting in a crisp, possibly even slightly charred appearance.

roast beef roast beefs n
rostbiff
Beef cooked by roasting.

roasted /ˈɹoʊstɪd/ more roasted most roasted adj
rostad
Cooked by roasting.

roasting jack roasting jacks n
stekvändare

rob /ɹɑb/ /ɹɒb/ /ɹɔb/ v
råna
(transitive) To steal from, especially using force or violence.
beröva
(transitive) To deprive of, or withhold from, unjustly or injuriously; to defraud.
råna röva
(intransitive) To commit robbery.

robber /ˈɹɑ.bɚ/ /ˈɹɒb.ə(ɹ)/ robbers n
rånare rövare
A person who robs.
An animal who robs.

robbery /ˈɹɑbəɹi/ /ˈɹɒbəɹi/ /ˈɹɒbɹi/ robberies n
rån
The act or practice of robbing.
(legal) The offense of taking or attempting to take the property of another by force or threat of force.

robe /ɹoʊb/ /ɹəʊb/ robes n
dräkt rock skrud
A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.

robin /ˈɹɑː.bɪn/ /ˈɹɒ.bɪn/ robins n
rödhake
A European robin, Erithacus rubecula.
vandringstrast
An American robin, Turdus migratorius.

robinsonade /ˌɹɑbɪnsəˈneɪd/ /ˌɹɒbɪnsəˈneɪd/ robinsonades n
robinsonad
A genre of adventure fiction where a hero is stranded alone on a desert island and has to survive with his own wits.

robot /ˈɹoʊ.bɑt/ /ˈɹoʊ.bət/ /ˈɹəʊ.bɒt/ robots n
robot
(chiefly, science fiction) An intelligent mechanical being designed to look like a human or other creature, and usually made from metal. [from 20th c.]
A machine built to carry out some complex task or group of tasks by physically moving, especially one which can be programmed. [from 20th c.]
(figuratively) A person who does not seem to have any emotions. [from 20th c.]

robotaxi robotaxis n
robottaxi

robust /ɹoʊˈbʌst/ /ɹəʊˈbʌst/ /ɹəˈbʌst/ more robust most robust robuster robustest adj
robust
Evincing strength and health; strong; (often, especially) both large and healthy#Adjective.

roche moutonnée /ɹɒʃ muːˈtɒneɪ/ roches moutonnées n
rundhäll
(geography, glaciology) A rock formation created by glacial erosion.

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ /ɹɔk/ rocks n
berg sten
(uncountable) The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.
bergart
(geology) Any natural material with a distinctive composition of minerals.
diamant ädelsten
(slang) A precious stone or gem, especially a diamond.
klippa
A mass of stone projecting out of the ground or water.
(figuratively) Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.
klippblock stenblock
(chiefly British) A boulder or large stone; or (US, Canada) a smaller stone; a pebble.
gungning vaggande vyssjande
An act of rocking; a rocking motion; a sway.
rock rock'n'roll
A style of music characterized by basic drum-beat, generally 4/4 riffs, based on (usually electric) guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocals.
skär klippa
A large hill or island having no vegetation.
isbit
A lump or cube of ice.
polkagris
(British, uncountable) A type of confectionery made from sugar in the shape of a stick, traditionally having some text running through its length.
crack
(US, slang) A crystallized lump of crack cocaine.

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ /ɹɔk/ v
gunga vagga vyssja
(transitive, and, intransitive) To move gently back and forth.
rocka spela rock
(intransitive) To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.
skaka
(transitive) To cause to shake or sway violently.
rocka
(intransitive, slang) To be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic.
kränga
(intransitive) To sway or tilt violently back and forth.
chocka skaka
(transitive) To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively).

rock bunting rock buntings n
klippsparv
Emberiza cia, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

rock climbing n
klippklättring
The sport of scaling rock faces, either with or without ropes and other equipment.

rock crystal rock crystals n
bergkristall
clear, colourless form of the silica-based mineral quartz, often called "pure quartz" or "clear quartz".

rock dove /ɹɒk dʌv/ rock doves n
klippduva
The dove/pigeon species Columba livia.

rock face rock faces n
klippvägg
An exposed, roughly vertical expanse of rock

rock hard adj
stenhård
As tough, hard, or inflexible as a piece of rock.

rock hyrax rock hyraces rock hyraxes n
klipphyrax
A guinea pig-like, but larger, animal (Procavia capensis), native to much of Africa, the Middle East and the Arabian peninsula.

rock music n
rockmusik
(music) A broad genre of popular music, including especially those styles ultimately derived from rock and roll, employing electrical amplification, heavy use of guitars, 4/4 time with strong percussive rhythm on beats two and four (backbeat), and usually themes of bold wildness, rebellion, and sexuality.

rock paper scissors n
sten, sax, påse
(hand game) A popular children's game using three hand signs representing rock, paper and scissors, frequently used as a tiebreaker.

rock pipit rock pipits n
skärpiplärka
A stocky bird, of species Anthus petrosus, somewhat smaller than a starling, that breeds on rocky beaches and winters on coastal salt marshes.

rock ptarmigan rock ptarmigans n
fjällripa
A medium-sized gamebird in the grouse family, Lagopus muta.

rock the boat v
röra om i grytan sitta still i båten ställa till trassel
(idiomatic) To disturb the status quo or go against rules or conventions, as in an effort to get attention.

rocker board rocker boards n
vippbräda
An item of exercising equipment which challenges the sportsman to balance his weight on it in one axis in which it could tilt.

rocket /ˈɹɑ.kət/ /ˈɹɑk.ɪt/ /ˈɹɒk.ɪt/ rockets n
raket raketmotor
A long vehicle or craft propelled by a rocket engine; a missile or rocket-propelled spacecraft. [from 20th c.]
An engine operating similarly to the pyrotechnic, generating thrust by the expulsion of hot gases; a rocket engine. [from 20th c.]

rocket engine rocket engines n
raketmotor
A reaction engine that obtains thrust by jet propulsion which forms its jet exclusively from propellant.

rocket larkspur rocket larkspurs n
riddarsporre
Consolida regalis, an annual herbaceous plant.

rocket launcher rocket launchers n
raketgevär
A hand-held tube-like device for launching a rocket-propelled explosive device (a missile).

rocket science n
raketforskning
(idiomatic, chiefly, in the negative) Anything overly complex, detailed or confusing.

rocking chair rocking chairs n
gungstol
A chair with a curved base which can be gently rocked (swung) back and forth.

rocking horse rocking horses n
gunghäst
a child’s toy consisting of a (usually wooden) horse mounted on a rocker or swing

rocks /ɹɑks/ /ɹɒks/ [ɹʷɑks] [ɹʷɒks] [ɹʷɔks] n
kula stålar
(slang) Money.
balle
(vulgar, slang) Testicles.

rocky /ˈɹɑki/ /ˈɹɒki/ /ˈɹɔki/ [ˈɹʷɑki] [ˈɹʷɒki] [ˈɹʷɔki] more rocky most rocky rockier rockiest adj
klippig stenig
Abounding in, or full of, rocks; consisting of rocks.
hård tuff
(figuratively, archaic) Not easily affected or impressed; stony; hard; obdurate; unfeeling.

rococo /ɹəˈkəʊkəʊ/ more rococo most rococo adj
rokoko-
Of or relating to the rococo style.

rococo /ɹəˈkəʊkəʊ/ rococos n
rokoko
(uncountable) A style of baroque architecture and decorative art, from 18th-century France, having elaborate ornamentation.

rod /ɹɑd/ /ɹɒd/ rods n
spö stav stång
A straight, round stick, shaft, bar, cane, or staff.
spö ris
A stick, pole, or bundle of switches or twigs (such as a birch), used for personal defense or to administer corporal punishment by whipping.
måttstock
A stick used to measure distance, by using its established length or task-specific temporary marks along its length, or by dint of specific graduated marks.
spö metspö
An implement held vertically and viewed through an optical surveying instrument such as a transit, used to measure distance in land surveying and construction layout; an engineer's rod, surveyor's rod, surveying rod, leveling rod, ranging rod. The modern (US) engineer's or surveyor's rod commonly is eight or ten feet long and often designed to extend higher. In former times a surveyor's rod often was a single wooden pole or composed of multiple sectioned and socketed pieces, and besides serving as a sighting target was used to measure distance on the ground horizontally, hence for convenience was of one rod or pole in length, that is, 5+1⁄2 yards.
stång stav
A straight bar that unites moving parts of a machine, for holding parts together as a connecting rod or for transferring power as a driveshaft.
stake
(slang, vulgar) The penis.

rodent /ˈɹəʊdənt/ rodents n
gnagare
A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by long incisors that grow continuously and are worn down by gnawing.

roe /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ roes n
rom
The eggs of fish.

roe deer /ˈɹoʊˌdɪɹ/ /ˈɹəʊˌdɪə/ roe deer n
rådjur
A small, nimble Eurasian deer with no visible tail, a white rump patch, and a reddish summer coat that turns grey in winter, the male having short three-pointed antlers (Capreolus capreolus and Capreolus pygargus).

roebuck /ˈɹəʊ.bʌk/ roebucks n
råbock
A male roe deer.

roentgenium /ɹɛntˈɡɛniəm/ /ɹʌntˈɡɛniəm/ n
röntgenium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Rg) with atomic number 111.

roger /ˈɹɑd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒd͡ʒə/ interjection
uppfattat
(radio telecommunications) Received (used in radio communications to acknowledge that a message has been received and understood)

rogue /ˈɹoʊ̯ɡ/ /ˈɹəʊ̯ɡ/ rogues n
skurk
A scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person.

rogue planet rogue planets n
fri planet interstellär planet

rogue state rogue states n
skurkstat
A state or nation acting outside of the accepted international norms and policies.

roguish /ˈɹoʊɡɪʃ/ /ˈɹəʊɡɪʃ/ more roguish most roguish adj
skälmsk
Mischievous and playful.

roil /ɹɔɪl/ v
irritera reta upp
(transitive, of a person or group of people) To annoy; to make angry; to throw into discord.

role /ɹol/ /ɹoʊl/ /ɹɐʉl/ /ɹəʊl/ [ɹʷoʊɫ] [ɹʷɒʊɫ] roles n
roll
A character or part played by a performer or actor.
The expected behaviour of an individual in a society.
The function or position of something.
funktion
(grammar) The function of a word in a phrase.

role conflict role conflicts n
rollkonflikt
(sociology) a conflict among the roles corresponding to two or more statuses.

role model role models n
förebild
A person who serves as an example, whose behavior is emulated by others.

roleplaying game roleplaying games n
rollspel
(games) A type of game where one or more players assume the roles of characters (usually one each) to interact with a fictional world either defined by themselves or through the moderation of a neutral judge (usually referred to as the game master).

roll /ɹol/ /ɹoʊl/ /ɹɐʉl/ /ɹəʊl/ [ɹ̠ʷoɫ] [ɹ̠ʷɒʊɫ] rolls n
rullande rullning
The act or result of rolling, or state of being rolled.
rulle
That which is rolled up.
bokrulle
A document written on a piece of parchment, paper, or other materials which may be rolled up; a scroll.
(obsolete) A part; an office; a duty; a role.
rulle vals kavle
One of a set of revolving cylinders, or rollers, between which metal is pressed, formed, or smoothed, as in a rolling mill.
register förteckning lista rullor
An official or public document; a register; a record.
dundrande mullrande
A heavy, reverberatory sound.
rulle tygrulle
A quantity of cloth wound into a cylindrical form.
virvel
The uniform beating of a drum with strokes so rapid as scarcely to be distinguished by the ear.
böljande böljning
(nautical, aviation) The oscillating movement of a nautical vessel as it rotates from side to side, about its fore-and-aft axis, causing its sides to go up and down, as distinguished from the alternate rise and fall of bow and stern called pitching; or the equivalent in an aircraft.
roll
The rotation angle about the longitudinal axis.

roll /ɹol/ /ɹoʊl/ /ɹɐʉl/ /ɹəʊl/ [ɹ̠ʷoɫ] [ɹ̠ʷɒʊɫ] v
rulla rulla upp
(transitive) To cause to revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on an axis; to impel forward by causing to turn over and over on a supporting surface.
(transitive) To bind or involve by winding, as in a bandage; to enwrap; often with up.
rulla rulla ihop
(transitive) To wrap (something) round on itself; to form into a spherical or cylindrical body by causing to turn over and over.
rulla
(ergative) To drive or impel forward with an easy motion, as of rolling.
(ergative) To move, or cause to be moved, upon, or by means of, rollers or small wheels.
valsa kavla kavla ut
(transitive) To press or level with a roller; to spread or form with a roll, roller, or rollers.
virvla
(transitive) To beat with rapid, continuous strokes, as a drum; to sound a roll upon.

roll cage roll cages n
störtbåge
(automotive) A frame built in or around the driver and passenger compartment of a vehicle to protect its occupants from being injured in an accident, particularly if the vehicle rolls over.

roll call roll calls n
upprop
(politics) Such an event in a legislative body in order to determine if a quorum exists.
The reading aloud of a list of names, and subsequent responses, in order to determine who is present or absent.
upprop uppställning
(by extension) The subset of those members of a specific group who are present or available out of the full set of all the members of said group.

roll one's eyes v
himla med ögonen
(idiomatic) To deliberately turn one's eyes upwards, usually to indicate disapproval, indifference or frustration.

roll out the red carpet v
rulla ut röda mattan
(idiomatic) To extend the utmost hospitality; to treat someone as an honored guest; to welcome or host, especially in a showy or extravagant manner.

roll up one's sleeves v
kavla upp ärmarna
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see roll,‎ up,‎ one's,‎ sleeves.
(idiomatic) To prepare to work.

roll-on roll-ons n
roll-on
A cosmetic product (especially a deodorant) applied by means of a ball at the head of a container, which rolls the product on to the skin etc.

roll-top desk roll-top desks n
jalusiskrivbord
A desk having a flexible top, made of parallel slats, that rolls away when not needed.

rollator rollators n
rollator rullator
A walking frame equipped with wheels, especially one designed for the disabled or elderly.

roller /ˈɹoʊlɚ/ /ˈɹəʊlə/ rollers n
roller
A cylindrical tool for applying paint or ink.

roller bearing roller bearings n
rullager
A bearing in which the load is carried by round (e.g. cylindrical or spherical) elements (rollers).

roller shutter roller shutters n
jalusi
A shutter (for a window or door) consisting of a series of horizontal sections that are hinged together and attached to a roller at the top.

roller skate roller skates n
rullskridsko
A boot having small wheels or casters attached to its sole; used for roller skating.

rollerblade rollerblades n
inlines rollerblades
A roller skate with all wheels aligned in a single row along the sole, resembling an ice skate.

rollerblade v
åka inlines åka rollerblades åka rullskridskor
To roller skate using rollerblades.

rollercoaster /ˈɹoʊlɚˌkoʊstɚ/ rollercoasters n
bergochdalbana berg-och-dal-bana
An amusement ride consisting of a buggy on a track that rises, falls, twists and turns.

rolling /ˈɹol.ɪŋ/ /ˈɹəʊ.lɪŋ/ more rolling most rolling adj
rulla
Moving by turning over and over about an axis.

rolling pin rolling pins n
kavel brödkavel
a food preparation utensil consisting of a cylinder with a handle at each end, used to flatten dough

rolling stock rolling stocks n
rullande materiel
(railroads, uncountable, collectively) All vehicles that move on a railway, powered or unpowered.

rollout rollouts n
utrullning
An act of rolling out; gradual deployment.

rollup rollups n
rullcigarett rullcigg
A self-made cigarette of tobacco and rolling paper.

roly-poly /ˈɹoʊliˈpoʊli/ /ˌɹəʊlɪˈpəʊli/ roly-polies roly-polys n
vippdocka
A toy that rights itself when pushed over.

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹə-/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ [-meə̯ntɪk] [-meə̯ɾ̃ɪk] [-mæɾ̃ɪk] [ɹoʊˈmæntɪk] [ɹə-] more romantic most romantic adj
romantisk
Fantastic, unrealistic (of an idea etc.); fanciful, sentimental, impractical (of a person). [from 17th c.]
Having the qualities of romance (in the sense of something appealing deeply to the imagination); invoking on a powerfully sentimental idea of life; evocative, atmospheric. [from 17th c.]
Pertaining to an idealised form of love (originally, as might be felt by the heroes of a romance); conducive to romance; loving, affectionate. [from 18th c.]

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹə-/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ [-meə̯ntɪk] [-meə̯ɾ̃ɪk] [-mæɾ̃ɪk] [ɹoʊˈmæntɪk] [ɹə-] romantics n
romantiker
A person with romantic character (a character like those of the knights in a mythic romance).
A person who is behaving romantically (in a manner befitting someone who feels an idealized form of love).

romantic comedy romantic comedies n
romantisk komedi
(uncountable) A genre of fiction, especially film, that presents love stories in a humorous and light-hearted way.

romantic orientation romantic orientations n
romantisk läggning
One's tendencies of romantic attraction, considered as a whole, often as opposed to sexual attractions.

romanticism /ɹəʊˈmæntɪsɪzəm/ romanticisms n
romantik
A romantic quality, spirit or action.

romanticist romanticists n
romantiker
An advocate or follower of romanticism.

romanticize v
romantisera
(transitive) To interpret, view, or portray something in a romantic (unrealistic, idealized) manner.

romp /ɹɑmp/ /ɹɒmp/ v
rumla
(intransitive) To play about roughly, energetically or boisterously.

rond de jambe /ɹɔn də ˈʒɑmb/ ronds de jambe n
rond de jambe
(ballet) The movement of a leg in a semicircular motion, either on the ground (par terre) or in the air (en l'air).

rood screen /ˈɹud ˌskɹin/ /ˈɹuːd skɹiːn/ rood screens n
korskrank lektorium
(architecture, Christianity) A carved screen that separated the chancel and nave in a medieval church; it originally carried a large crucifix; an altar screen.

roof /ɹuf/ /ɹuːf/ /ɹʊf/ roofs rooves n
tak yttertak
(architecture) The external covering at the top of a building.
tak
The upper part of a cavity.

roofer /ˈɹuːfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹuːfɚ/ /ˈɹʊfɚ/ roofers n
takläggare
A craftsman who lays, or repairs roofs.

roofie /ˈɹufi/ roofies n
roppe
(slang, often, in the plural) Rohypnol.

rook /ɹuːk/ /ɹʊk/ rooks n
råka
A European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.
torn
(chess) A piece shaped like a castle tower, that can be moved only up, down, left or right (but not diagonally) or in castling.

room /ɹum/ /ɹuːm/ /ɹʊm/ rooms n
rum utrymme plats
(archaic) A particular portion of space. [from 11th c.]
(obsolete) Place; stead.
rum
(countable) A separate part of a building, enclosed by walls, a floor and a ceiling. [from 15th c.]
(Internet, countable) An IRC or chat room. [from 20th c.]

room and board n
kost och logi
A place of lodging with daily meals, usually provided in return for rent or other considerations.

room divider room dividers n
rumsavdelare rumsavskiljare
A screen or piece of furniture placed in a way that it divides a room into separate areas.

roomie roomies n
rumskompis
(informal) A roommate.

roommate /ˈɹu(m)ˌmeɪt/ roommates n
inneboende rumskamrat sambo samboende
A person with whom one shares a room, as at university, etc.
inneboende sambo samboende
(US, AU, Canada) A person sharing the same home (but generally not a family member or spouse).

roomy /ˈɹuːmi/ /ˈɹʊmi/ roomier roomiest adj
rymlig
Spacious, expansive, comfortable.

rooster /ˈɹustəɹ/ /ˈɹuːstə/ roosters n
tupp
(North America, Kent, Australia, NZ) A male domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) or other gallinaceous bird.

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ roots n
rot
The part of a plant, generally underground, that anchors and supports the plant body, absorbs and stores water and nutrients, and in some plants is able to perform vegetative reproduction.
(arithmetic) Of a number or expression, a number which, when raised to a specified power, yields the specified number or expression.
(graph theory, computing) The single node of a tree that has no parent.
(linguistic morphology) The primary lexical unit of a word, which carries the most significant aspects of semantic content and cannot be reduced into smaller constituents. Inflectional stems often derive from roots.
rot tandrot
The part of a tooth extending into the bone holding the tooth in place.
hårrot rot
The part of a hair under the skin that holds the hair in place.
källa rot
(figurative) The primary source; origin.
rot nollställe
(analysis) A zero (of an equation).
rot ordrot
(philology) A word from which another word or words are derived.

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ v
böka
(ambitransitive) To turn up or dig with the snout.
heja
(intransitive, with "for" or "on", US) To cheer (on); to show support (for) and hope for the success of. (See root for.) [late 19th century]
böka rota
(transitive) To root out; to abolish.

root and branch adj
genomgripande grundlig radikal
Total, thorough, sweeping, complete, radical, drastic.

root cellar root cellars n
jordkällare
A structure built underground or partially underground and used to store vegetables, fruits, and nuts or other foods.

root for v
heja på hålla på
(transitive, informal) To encourage (a favored person, team, or result).

root parsley root parsleys n
rotpersilja
A type of parsley with a large edible root (Petroselinum crispum Radicosum Group or Petroselinum crispum ssp. tuberosum).

root rot root rots n
rotröta
(plant disease) Any of several plant fungal diseases caused by having over-wet roots.

root vegetable root vegetables n
rotfrukt rotsak
A vegetable whose the edible part is the root, such as the carrot, potato, or onion.

rooted /ɹʊtɪd/ /ˈɹuːtɪd/ more rooted most rooted adj
rotad

roots /ɹuːts/ /ɹʊts/ n
rötter

rope /ɹoʊp/ /ɹəʊp/ ropes n
rep
(uncountable) Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.
(computer science) A data structure resembling a string, using a concatenation tree in which each leaf represents a character.

rope ladder rope ladders n
repstege
A flexible ladder, constructed of rope, often with wooden rungs, suspended from the top.

ropemaker ropemakers n
repslagare
A maker of ropes.

ropemaking n
repslageri
The manufacture of rope.

roquet v
krocka
In croquet, to hit another live ball with the striker's ball, from which croquet is then taken.

rorqual /ˈɹɔɹkwəl/ /ˈɹɔːkwəl/ rorquals n
fenval
Any whale of family Balaenopteridae, with longitudinal skin folds running from below the mouth to the navel, allowing the capacity of the mouth to expand greatly when feeding.

rosary /ˈɹoʊzəɹi/ rosaries n
radband
Prayer beads, a string of beads used to keep track of repetitions in prayer, particularly in the Roman Catholic Marian prayer "Hail Mary" (Ave Maria)

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ [ɹ̠ʷəʊz̥] [ɻʷö̞ʊz̥] roses n
ros rosbuske
A shrub of the genus Rosa, with red, pink, white or yellow flowers.
ros
A flower of the rose plant.
A plant or species in the rose family. (Rosaceae)
Something resembling a rose flower.
rosé
(countable, uncountable) A purplish-red or pink colour, the colour of some rose flowers.

rose petal /ɹoʊz pɛt(ə)l/ /ɹoʊz.pɛt(ə)l/ /ɹəʊz pɛt(ə)l/ /ɹəʊz.pɛt(ə)l/ rose petals n
rosenblad
The petal of a rose flower.

rose quartz rose quartzes n
rosenkvarts
A pinkish to reddish-colored type of quartz.

rose-breasted grosbeak rose-breasted grosbeaks n
brokig kardinal
Pheucticus ludovicianus, a large, seed-eating grosbeak in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae).

rose-colored glasses n
(se något i/genom) ett rosa skimmer
(idiomatic) An optimistic perception of something; a positive opinion; seeing something in a positive way, often thinking of it as better than it actually is.

roseate tern roseate terns n
rosentärna
(UK) A species of tern, Sterna dougallii.

rosehip /ˈɹoʊzˌhɪp/ /ˈɹəʊzˌhɪp/ rosehips n
nypon
The fruit of a rose plant.

rosemary /ˈɹoʊzˌmɛəɹi/ /ˈɹəʊzməɹi/ rosemaries n
rosmarin
A shrub, Salvia rosmarinus (formerly Rosmarinus officinalis), that originates from Europe and Asia Minor and produces a fragrant herb used in cooking and perfumes.

rosewater rosewaters n
rosenvatten
A liquid produced by steeping rose petals in water, used as a coloring agent and flavoring ingredient in certain foods.

rosin /ˈɹɑz.əm/ /ˈɹɑz.ən/ /ˈɹɒz.ən/ /ˈɹɔz.əm/ rosins n
kolofonium
(organic chemistry) A solid form of resin, obtained from liquid resin by vaporizing its volatile components.

roster /ˈɹɑ.stɚ/ /ˈɹɒs.tə/ /ˈɹɔs.tə/ /ˈɹɔs.tɚ/ rosters n
lista schema
A list of individuals or groups, usually for an organization of some kind such as military officers and enlisted personnel enrolled in a particular unit; a muster roll; a sports team, with the names of players who are eligible to be placed in the lineup for a particular game; or a list of students officially enrolled in a school or class.

rostrum /ˈɹɑstɹəm/ /ˈɹɒstɹəm/ /ˈɹɔs-/ rostra rostrums n
plattform podium talarstol
A dais, pulpit, or similar platform for a speaker, conductor, or other performer.
plattform podium
A platform for a film or television camera.
skeppsnäbb
The projecting prow of a rowed warship, such as a trireme.
näbb spröt
(zoology) The beak-shaped projection on the head of insects such as weevils.
näbb
(zoology) The snout of a dolphin.

rosy /ˈɹoʊzi/ /ˈɹəʉzi/ /ˈɹəʊzi/ rosier rosiest adj
rosenröd rosig
Rose-coloured.
rosenröd rosenskimrande
(figuratively) Optimistic.

rosy starling rosy starlings n
rosenstare
Pastor roseus, a passerine bird in the starling family Sturnidae, of much of Eurasia.

rosy-cheeked more rosy-cheeked most rosy-cheeked adj
rosenkindad rödkindad

rosé /ɹoʊ̯ˈzeɪ̯/ /ˈɹəʊ̯zeɪ̯/ rosés n
rosévin
A serving of such wine

rosé wine rosé wines n
rosévin
A pale pink wine made by removing the dark grape skins at the required point during fermentation.

rot /ɹɑt/ /ɹɒt/ /ɹɔt/ v
förfalla sönderdelas sönderfalla
ruttna
(intransitive) To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.

rota /ˈɹoʊ.tə/ /ˈɹəʊ.tə/ rotas n
arbetsschema
(UK) A schedule that allocates some task, responsibility or (rarely) privilege between a set of people according to a (possibly periodic) calendar.

rotate /ɹəʊˈteɪt/ /ˈɹoʊteɪt/ v
rotera
(intransitive) To spin, turn, or revolve.
(intransitive) To advance through a sequence; to take turns.
rotera vända
(transitive) To spin, turn, or revolve something.

rotation /ɹoʊˈteɪʃən/ rotations n
rotation
(chiefly, uncountable) The act of turning around a centre or an axis.
(mathematics, geometry) An operation on a metric space that is a continuous isometry and fixes at least one point.
varv
(baseball) The set of starting pitchers of a team.

rotational energy rotational energies n
rotationsenergi
(physics) The kinetic energy of a rotating rigid body otherwise at rest.

rote /ɹoʊt/ /ɹəʊt/ n
memorera rutin slentrian slentrianmässig
Mechanical routine; a fixed, habitual, repetitive, or mechanical course of procedure.
brus dån
(rare) The roar of the surf; the sound of waves breaking on the shore. [from c. 1600]

rotten /ˈɹɑtn̩/ /ˈɹɒtn̩/ [ˈɹɑʔn̩] more rotten most rotten rottener rottenest adj
rutten
In a state of decay.
Cruel, mean or immoral.
Bad or terrible.

rottenness rottennesses n
ruttenhet
The quality of being rotten.

rough /ɹʌf/ rougher roughest adj
ojämn
Not smooth; uneven.

rough-legged buzzard rough-legged buzzards n
fjällvråk
Buteo lagopus, a medium-large bird of prey.

roughly /ˈɹʌf.li/ more roughly most roughly roughlier roughliest adv
ungefär
Unevenly or irregularly.

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ more round most round rounder roundest adj
rund
(physical) Of shape:
Circular or cylindrical; having a circular cross-section in one direction.
(phonetics) Pronounced with the lips drawn together; rounded.
rund avrundad rundad
Lacking sharp angles; having gentle curves.
(authorship, of a fictional character) Well-written and well-characterized; complex and reminiscent of a real person.
rund mullig
Plump.
allsidig rund
Complete, whole, not lacking.
rund avrundad
(of a number) Convenient for rounding other numbers to; for example, ending in a zero.

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ rounds n
varv runda
A circular or repetitious route.
runda
A general outburst from a group of people at an event.
kanon
A song that is sung by groups of people with each subset of people starting at a different time.
omgång runda
A serving of something; a portion of something to each person in a group.
patron
A single individual portion or dose of medicine.
A firearm cartridge, bullet, or any individual ammunition projectile. Originally referring to the spherical projectile ball of a smoothbore firearm. Compare round shot and solid shot.
omgång rond runda
(sports) One of the specified pre-determined segments of the total time of a sport event, such as a boxing or wrestling match, during which contestants compete before being signaled to stop.
runda golfrunda
(sports) In some sports, e.g. golf or showjumping: one complete way around the course.
avrundning
(engineering, drafting, CAD) A rounded relief or cut at an edge, especially an outside edge, added for a finished appearance and to soften sharp edges.
omgång rond
A series of changes or events ending where it began; a series of like events recurring in continuance; a cycle; a periodical revolution.
giv
A brewer's vessel in which the fermentation is concluded, the yeast escaping through the bunghole.

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ v
runda
(intransitive) To become shaped into a curve.
(transitive) To turn past a boundary.
runda av
(with "out") To finish; to complete; to fill out.
avrunda
(intransitive) To approximate a number, especially a decimal number by the closest whole number.
vända
(intransitive) To turn and attack someone or something (used with on).

round bracket round brackets n
parentes
(UK) Each of the signs ( and ); parenthesis, bracket (in a strict sense).

round of 16 n
åttondelsfinal

round off v
avrunda
(transitive) To complete or finish something.

round trip round trips n
tur- och returresa
(often, figurative, travel) A trip from one destination to another and then returning to the starting location.

round up v
samla ihop
(transitive, idiomatic) To collect or gather (something) together.
avrunda
(transitive, arithmetic) To round (a number) to the smallest integer that is not less than it, or to some other greater value, especially a whole number of hundreds, thousands, etc.

roundabout /ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt/ more roundabout most roundabout adj
indirekt omständlig tillkrånglad

roundabout /ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt/ roundabouts n
rondell
(chiefly, UK, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and) A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island.
karusell
(chiefly, British) A horizontal wheel which rotates around a central axis when pushed and on which children ride, often found in parks as a children's play apparatus.
A fairground carousel.
omväg
A detour.

roundel /ˈɹaʊn.dəl/ roundels n
bysantin kula rundel
(heraldiccharge) A circular spot; a charge in the form of a small coloured circle.

roundoff roundoffs n
rondat
(gymnastics) A move similar to a cartwheel but ending with the legs together and the gymnast facing in the opposite direction.

roundpole fence roundpole fences n
gärdesgård gärdsgård
A kind of wooden fence, typical of the Scandinavian countryside, usually made from unsplit young trees.

route /ɹaʊt/ /ɹut/ /ɹuːt/ /ɹʉːt/ routes n
rutt väg
A course or way which is traveled or passed.
sätt
(figuratively) One of multiple methods or approaches to doing something.

route planner route planners n
reseplanerare
A tool for finding optimal routes from one place to another, usually for traveling by car.

router /ˈɹaʊ.ɾɚ/ /ˈɹu.ɾɚ/ /ˈɹuː.tə(ɹ)/ routers n
logistiker
Someone who routes or directs items from one location to another.
router
(Internet) A device that connects local area networks to form a larger internet by, at minimum, selectively passing those datagrams having a destination IP address to the network which is able to deliver them to their destination; a network gateway.

router /ˈɹaʊtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹaʊtɚ/ routers n
överfräs
A power tool used in carpentry for cutting grooves.

routine /ɹuːˈtiːn/ more routine most routine adj
rutinmässig
According to established procedure.
Regular; habitual.

routine /ɹuːˈtiːn/ routines n
rutin
A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.
A set of normal procedures, often performed mechanically.
(computing) A set of instructions designed to perform a specific task; a subroutine.

routing /ˈɹaʊtɪŋ/ routings n
fräsning
A channel cut in a material such as wood with a router or gouge.

roux /ɹuː/ roux n
redning
A mixture of fat (usually butter) and flour used to thicken sauces and stews.

roué /ˈɹuːeɪ/ roués n
rumlare
A debauched or lecherous person.

rove /ɹoʊv/ /ɹəʊv/ v
flacka
(intransitive) To roam, or wander about at random, especially over a wide area.

rover /ˈɹoʊvɚ/ /ˈɹəʊvə(ɹ)/ rovers n
vandrare nomad
One who roves, a wanderer, a nomad.

roving /ˈɹoʊvɪŋ/ more roving most roving adj
kringflackande
Moving about; having no fixed or permanent abode; travelling from place to place.

row /ɹaʊ/ rows n
gräl bråk tumult
A noisy argument.
oväsen
A continual loud noise.

row /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ rows n
rodd
(weightlifting) An exercise performed with a pulling motion of the arms towards the back.

row /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ rows n
rad
A line of objects, often regularly spaced, such as seats in a theatre, vegetable plants in a garden etc.

row /ɹaʊ/ v
bråka gräla
(intransitive) To argue noisily.

row /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ v
ro
(transitive, or, intransitive, nautical) To propel (a boat or other craft) over water using oars.

row echelon form row echelon forms n
trappstegsform
(linear algebra) The stepped appearance of a matrix that has undergone Gaussian elimination with the result that the leading coefficient or pivot (that is, the first nonzero number from the left) of a nonzero row is to the right of the pivot of the row above it.

row vector row vectors n
radvektor
(linear algebra) A 1×n matrix that represents a vector.

row-equivalence n
radekvivalens
(linear algebra) A relation between two matrices of the same size, such that every row of one matrix is a linear combination of the rows of the other matrix, and vice versa. It is an equivalence relation.

rowan /ˈɹaʊ.ən/ /ˈɹoʊ.ən/ /ˈɹəʊ.ən/ rowans n
rönn
Sorbus aucuparia, the European rowan.
Any of various small deciduous trees or shrubs of genus Sorbus, belonging to the rose family, with pinnate leaves, corymbs of white flowers, and usually with orange-red berries.

rowanberry rowanberries n
rönnbär
The small spherical fruits of the rowan or European rowan (Sorbus aucuparia), a species of rowan (Sorbus subg. Sorbus), native to most of Europe except for the far south, and northern Asia; the fruits are bitter and inedible if uncooked, but may be used in the making of jellies and jams.

rowboat /ˈɹəʊbəʊt/ rowboats n
roddbåt eka
(US) A small open boat propelled by oars (by rowing).

rowdy /ˈɹaʊdi/ rowdier rowdiest adj
stökig
Loud and disorderly; riotous; boisterous.

rowdy /ˈɹaʊdi/ rowdies n
bråkmakare bråkstake
(countable) A boisterous person; a brawler.

rowhouse rowhouses n
radhus
(especially, US) One of a row of houses situated side by side and sharing a common wall.

rowing machine rowing machines n
roddmaskin
An exercise machine whose action resembles that of rowing a boat.

rowlock /ˈɹɑlək/ /ˈɹɒlək/ /ˈɹʌlək/ rowlocks n
årtull
(nautical, chiefly, British) A usually U-shaped pivot attached to the gunwale (outrigger in a sport boat) of a boat that supports and guides an oar, and provides a fulcrum for rowing; an oarlock (mostly US).

royal /ˈɹɔɪ(ə)l/ /ˈɹɔɪəl/ more royal most royal adj
kunglig
Of or relating to a monarch or his (or her) family.

royal /ˈɹɔɪ(ə)l/ /ˈɹɔɪəl/ royals n
bovenbramsegel röjel överbramsegel
(nautical, sailing) In large sailing ships, square sail over the topgallant sail.

royal blue more royal blue most royal blue adj
kungsblå
Of a deep, bright blue colour.

royal family royal families n
kungafamilj kungahus kungliga familjen
The family of the ruling sovereign of a country or state.

royal fern royal ferns n
safsa
Osmunda regalis, a fern native to Europe, Africa and Asia.

royal jelly royal jellies n
drottninggelé
A substance secreted by honey bees to aid in the development of immature or young bees, supplied in extra measure to those young that will become queen bees.

royal road royal roads n
kungsväg
An easy or straightforward procedure for achieving a goal; a procedure that requires little effort.

royalism /ˈɹɔɪəlɪzm/ royalisms n
rojalism
Impassioned allegiance to or advocacy of the establishment, maintenance, and/or interests of a particular king, royal house, or kingly dynasty; sometimes extended to the same of a non-royal (i.e., grand ducal, imperial, or other) family or sovereign; often contrasted with monarchism.

royalist royalists n
rojalist
A monarchist (supporter of monarchy) or supporter of a particular royal régime.

royalty /ˈɹɔɪəlti/ royalties n
kunglighet
People of royal rank, plus their families, treated as a group.
A royal right or prerogative, such as the exploitation of a natural resource; the granting of such a right; payment received for such a right.
(poker, slang) A king and a queen as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.

rozzer /ˈɹɒzə(ɹ)/ rozzers n
snut
(UK, slang, dated) A police officer.

rub /ɹʌb/ [ɹɐb] v
skava stryka
gnida gnugga gno
(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.

rub salt in the wound v
strö salt i såren
(idiomatic) To make an injury, physical or emotional, feel worse.

rubber /ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌbɚ/ [ˈɹɐbə(ɹ)] rubbers n
gummi
(uncountable) Pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree; a hydrocarbon polymer of isoprene.
(countable, North America, slang) A condom.

rubber bullet rubber bullets n
gummikulor

rubber duck rubber ducks n
badanka
A toy, made from rubber or rubber-like plastic, shaped like a duck; usually a floating bathtub toy.

rubbish /ˈɹə-/ /ˈɹʌbɪʃ/ rubbishes n
skitsnack
(by extension, chiefly, Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Ireland, Commonwealth) Nonsense.

rubble /ˈɹʌb.əl/ rubbles n
bråte
The broken remains of an object, usually rock or masonry.

rubidium /ˌɹuːˈbɪd.i.əm/ rubidiums n
rubidium
The chemical element (symbol Rb) with an atomic number of 37. It is a soft, highly reactive alkali metal.

ruble /ɹuːbəl/ rubles n
rubel
The monetary unit of Russia, Belarus and Transnistria equal to 100 kopeks (Russian: копе́йка, Belarusian: капе́йка). The Russian ruble's symbol is ₽.

rubric /ˈɹuːbɹɪk/ rubrics n
rubrik
A heading in a book highlighted in red.
A title of a category or a class.

ruby /ˈɹuː.bi/ rubies n
rubin
(uncountable, printing, UK, dated) The size of type between pearl and nonpareil, standardized as 5½-point.

rucksack /ˈɹʌkˌsæk/ rucksacks n
ryggsäck
a bag carried on the back or shoulder, supported by straps

ruckus /ˈɹʌkəs/ ruckuses n
kalabalik
A row, fight.

ruction /ˈɹʌk.ʃən/ ructions n
bråk gruff gräl
A noisy quarrel or fight.

rudd /ɹʌd/ rudd rudds n
sarv
common rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus)

rudder /ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌdɚ/ rudders n
roder
(nautical) An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The rudder is controlled by means of a wheel, tiller or other apparatus (modern vessels can be controlled even with a joystick or an autopilot).
(aeronautics) A control surface on the vertical stabilizer of a fixed-wing aircraft or an autogyro. On some craft, the entire vertical stabilizer comprises the rudder. The rudder is controlled by foot-operated control pedals.

ruddy /ˈɹʌdi/ ruddier ruddiest adj
rödaktig rödblommig rödfärgad rödlätt
Reddish in color, especially of the face, fire, or sky.
attans jädra rackarns
(British, Australian, slang, not comparable) A mild intensifier, expressing irritation.

ruddy duck ruddy ducks n
amerikansk kopparand
Oxyura jamaicensis, a small stifftail duck, the male of which has a rust-coloured body.

ruddy shelduck ruddy shelducks n
rostand
A migratory duck, Tadorna ferruginea

ruddy turnstone ruddy turnstones n
roskarl
A stout short-billed wading bird in the wader family of Scolopacidae; Arenaria interpres.

rude /ɹud/ /ɹuːd/ /ɹɪʊ̯d/ /ɹʉːd/ ruder rudest adj
fräck oförskämd ohövlig
Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.

rudimentary /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛnt͡ʃɹi/ more rudimentary most rudimentary adj
rudimentär

rue /ɹuː/ /ɹɪu̯/ rues n
ruelse
(archaic, or, dialectal) Sorrow; repentance; regret.
ruta vinruta
Any of various perennial shrubs of the genus Ruta, especially the herb Ruta graveolens (common rue), formerly used in medicines.

ruff /ɹəf/ /ɹʌf/ ruffs n
pipkrage
A circular frill or ruffle on a garment, especially a starched, fluted frill at the neck in Elizabethan and Jacobean England (1560s–1620s).
brushane
Philomachus pugnax (syn. Calidris pugnax), a gregarious, medium-sized wading bird of Eurasia; specifically, a male of the species which develops a distinctive ruff of feathers and ear tufts during mating season (the female is called a reeve).

ruffe ruffes n
gärs gers snorgärs
Other species in the same genus.

ruffed grouse ruffed grouses n
kragjärpe
An American game bird, Bonasa umbellus; the male makes drumming sounds with its wings

ruffian /ˈɹʌfi.ən/ ruffians n
lymmel rackare skurk slyngel
A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.

ruffle /ˈɹʌfəl/ ruffles n
krås
(zoology) The connected series of large egg capsules, or oothecae, of several species of American marine gastropods of the genus Fulgur.

rufous-bellied kookaburra rufous-bellied kookaburras n
vitnäbbad kokaburra
A kookaburra of species Dacelo gaudichaud, of lowland New Guinea.

rufous-bellied tit rufous-bellied tits n
rostbukig mes
Melaniparus rufiventris, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

rufous-naped tit rufous-naped tits n
shimlames
Periparus rufonuchalis, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

rufous-vented tit rufous-vented tits n
sherpames
Periparus rubidiventris, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

rug /ɹʌɡ/ rugs n
matta
A partial covering for a floor. [1624]

rugby ball rugby balls n
rugbyboll
A spheroidal ball designed for the sport of rugby.

ruin /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ [ˈɹuwɪn] ruins n
ruin
(countable, sometimes, in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.
(uncountable) The state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed.
(uncountable) Something that leads to serious trouble or destruction.

ruin /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ [ˈɹuwɪn] v
ruinera ödelägga
(transitive) To cause the fiscal ruin of; to bankrupt or drive out of business.

rule /ɹuːl/ /ɹɪu̯l/ rules n
regel
A regulation, law, guideline.

rule /ɹuːl/ /ɹɪu̯l/ v
regera härska styra
(transitive, stative) To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.
äga
(slang, intransitive, stative) To excel.

rule of engagement rules of engagement n
insatsregel
(military, law enforcement, chiefly, in the plural) An internal rule among a military, police, etc. force defining the circumstances in which and manner with which to use force.

rule of law n
rättsstat
(legal, often, capitalized) The doctrine that no individual is above the law and that everyone must answer to it.

rule of thumb rules of thumb n
tumregel
A general guideline, rather than a strict rule; an approximate measure or means of reckoning based on experience or common knowledge.

rule out v
utesluta
(idiomatic, transitive) To reject an option from a list of possibilities.
döma bort
(transitive) To disallow.

ruler /ˈɹulɚ/ /ˈɹuː.lə/ /ˈɹuːl.ə/ /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)/ [ˈɹʉwlə] [ˈɹʊwɫə] rulers n
linjal
A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
härskare härskarinna ledare
A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.

ruling pen ruling pens n
dragstift
a pen used in graphic design and calligraphy for drawing precise lines of various thicknesses

rum /ɹʌm/ rums n
rom
(uncountable) A distilled spirit derived from fermented cane sugar and molasses.

rumba /ˈɹʊmbə/ /ˈɹʌmbə/ rumbas n
rumba
A slow-paced Cuban partner dance in 4:4 time.

rumble /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ rumbles n
buller dån
A low, heavy, continuous sound, such as that of thunder or a hungry stomach.
bråk liv oväsen väsen
(slang) A street fight or brawl.

rumble /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ v
morra gny kurra rumla
(intransitive) To make a low, heavy, continuous sound.
rassla skaka skramla
(intransitive) To move while making a rumbling noise.
bråka kivas leva rumla
(slang, intransitive) To fight; to brawl.

rumen /ˈɹu.mən/ rumens rumina n
våm vom
The first compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminants.

ruminant /ˈɹuːmɪnənt/ ruminants n
idisslare
An artiodactyl ungulate mammal which chews cud, such as a cow or deer.

ruminate /ˈɹumɪneɪt/ v
idissla
(intransitive) To chew cud. (Said of ruminants.) Involves regurgitating partially digested food from the rumen.

rumination /ˌɹuːmɪˈneɪʃən/ ruminations n
ältande ältning
(psychology) Negative cyclic thinking; persistent and recurrent worrying or brooding.

rummage /ˈɹʌm.ɪd͡ʒ/ v
rota
(intransitive) To hastily search for something in a confined space and among many items by carelessly turning things over or pushing things aside.
(transitive) To search something thoroughly and with disregard for the way in which things were arranged.

rumor /ˈɹumɚ/ /ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/ rumors n
rykte
(American spelling, countable) A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.
(American spelling, uncountable) Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.

rump /ˈɹʌmp/ rumps n
rumpa
The buttocks.

rumpled more rumpled most rumpled adj
rufsig skrynklig
Wrinkled or crumpled.

rumpus rumpuses n
rabalder bråk tumult
A noisy, sometimes violent disturbance; noise and confusion; a noisy quarrel or brawl.

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ runs n
runda
The route taken while running or skiing.
flöde rinnande ström
A flow of liquid; a leak.
bäck
(chiefly, eastern, _, North Midland US, especially, Ohio, Pennsylvania) A small creek or part thereof. (Compare Southern US branch and New York and New England brook.)

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ v
missa
(figurative, transitive) To pass (without stopping), typically a stop signal, stop sign, or duty to yield the right of way.
rinna
(transitive) To make a liquid flow; to make liquid flow from or into an object.
springa löpa rinna
To cause to be drawn; to mark out; to indicate; to determine.
driva kandidera leda styra
To have a legal course; to be attached; to continue in force, effect, or operation; to follow; to go in company.

run after v
jaga jaga efter
To follow quickly, often in an effort to catch or catch up with (someone or something).

run aground v
stranda gå på grund
(transitive) To cause (a vessel) to be immobilized by water too shallow to allow it to float.

run amok v
bärsärkagång löpa amok
(idiomatic) To go on a rampage; to be in an uncontrollable rage.

run away v
springa iväg
To flee by running.
springa bort
To leave home, or other place of residence, usually unannounced, or to make good on a threat, with such action usually performed by a child or juvenile.

run for it v
lägga benen på ryggen
(informal) To escape from danger by running; to flee.

run into v
stöta på
(intransitive, _, but with prepositional object, by extension) To unexpectedly encounter or meet someone or something (literally or figuratively).

run out v
förfalla gå ut slut
(intransitive) To expire; to come to an end; to be completely used up or consumed.

run out of steam v
tappa stinget
(idiomatic) To run out of energy or motivation.

run over v
köra över
(transitive, idiomatic) To drive over, causing injury or death.

run riot v
gå loss härja leva rövare
(idiomatic) To act in an uncontrolled, unbridled manner.

run-down adj
nedgången

run-of-the-mill more run-of-the-mill most run-of-the-mill adj
ordinär
(figurative) Ordinary; not special.

run-time adj
exekverings- exekveringstid kör-
(computing) Of, relating to, or happening during run time.

runaway /ˈɹʌnəweɪ/ runaways n
rymling
A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions.

rune /ɹuːn/ runes n
runa
A letter, or character, used in the written language of various ancient Germanic peoples, especially the Scandinavians and the Anglo-Saxons.
A letter or mark used as a mystical or magic symbol.

runestone runestones n
runsten
(archaeology) An ancient monument consisting of a typically raised stone with a runic inscription.

rung /ɹʌŋ/ rungs n
pinne
A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.

runnel /ˈɹʌn.l/ /ˈɹʌnəl/ runnels n
rännil
A small stream, a rivulet.

runner /ˈɹʌnə/ /ˈɹʌnɚ/ runners n
löpare
(cricket) A player who runs for a batsman who is too injured to run; he is dressed exactly as the injured batsman, and carries a bat.
A person who moves, on foot, at a fast pace, especially an athlete.
snedfitta
(slang) A part of a cigarette that is burning unevenly.
utlöpare
(botany) A long stolon sent out by a plant (such as strawberry), in order to root new plantlets, or a plant that propagates by using such runners.

runner bean runner beans n
rosenböna
A climbing plant of species Phaseolus coccineus, having long bean pods.

runner-up /ˌɹʌn.əˈɹʌp/ /ˌɹʌn.ɚˈʌp/ runner-ups runners-up n
tvåa
The person who finishes second, or in any position after the first.

running /ˈɹʌniŋ/ runnings n
löpning
The action of the verb to run.

running joke running jokes n
stående skämt
An ongoing joke, one that is regularly repeated or continued.

running shoes n
löparskor spikskor springskor
(British) Trainers with sharp spikes in the soles.
gymnastikskor löparskor sportskor springskor tennisskor
(North America, Australia) Sneakers, not cleats; tennis shoes; normal gym shoes.

running text running texts n
löpande text löptext brödtext
The main body of a document; text in the form of sentences and paragraphs, as distinct from headings, captions, footnotes, and other added content.

running the gauntlet n
gatlopp
A form of physical punishment by which a person is compelled to run through a double line of soldiers who attempt to strike him as they pass

running time running times n
speltid
The duration of a film or other recorded work.

running track running tracks n
löparbana
(athletics) a track marked with several lanes, which is used for competitive running events.

runny /ˈɹʌni/ runnier runniest adj
lättflytande snuvig
Liable to run or drip.

runny nose runny noses n
rinnsnuva
A condition of discharge of mucus from the nose, often a symptom of the common cold.

runology n
runologi
The academic study of Runic alphabets and inscriptions and their history.

runs /ɹʌnz/ n
diarré ränneskita rännskita
(slang, often with "the") Diarrhea/diarrhoea.

runway /ˈɹən-/ /ˈɹʌnweɪ/ /ˈɹʌnˌweɪ/ runways n
djurstig djurstråk
The usual path taken by deer or other wild animals, such as from a forest to a water source.
catwalk
A narrow walkway (often on a platform) extending from a stage on which people walk, especially one used by models during fashion shows.
landningsbana rullbana startbana
(aviation) A section of land, usually paved, for airplanes to land on or take off from.

ruse /ɹuːz/ /ɹɪu̯z/ ruses n
knep trick
(countable, by extension) An action intended to deceive; a trick.
avledningsmanöver skenmanöver
(uncountable) Cunning, guile, trickery.

ruse de guerre /ˌɹuːz.dəˌɡɛə/ ruses de guerre n
krigslist
A stratagem of war.

rush /ɹʌʃ/ rushes n
säv tåg
The stem of such plants used in making baskets, mats, the seats of chairs, etc.

rush hour rush hours n
rusningstid rusningstrafik
(idiomatic) The times of the day when traffic jams are commonplace, due mainly to people commuting to or from work.

rusk /ɹʌsk/ rusks n
skorpa
a twice-baked bread, slices of bread baked until they are hard and crisp (also called a zwieback)

russet /ˈɹʌsɪt/ more russet most russet adj
rödbrun
Having a reddish-brown color.

russet /ˈɹʌsɪt/ russets n
vadmal
A coarse, reddish-brown, homespun fabric; clothes made with such fabric.

rust /ɹʌst/ rusts n
rost
The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation.
A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus.
rostbrun rostfärgad
(color) A reddish-brown color.

rust /ɹʌst/ v
rosta
(transitive) To cause to oxidize.

rustic /ˈɹʌstɪk/ more rustic most rustic adj
lantlig
Country-styled or pastoral; rural.
grov
Unfinished or roughly finished.

rustic bunting rustic buntings n
videsparv
Emberiza rustica, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

rustle /ˈɹʌsəl/ rustles n
prassel rassel
A soft crackling sound similar to the movement of dry leaves.

rusty /ˈɹʌsti/ rustier rustiest adj
rostig
Marked or corroded by rust. [from 9th c.]
Affected with the fungal plant disease called rust.
rostfärgad
Of the rust color, reddish or reddish-brown. [from 14th c.]
ringrostig
Lacking recent experience, out of practice, especially with respect to a skill or activity. [from 16th c.]

rut /ɹʊt/ /ɹʌt/ ruts n
brunst
(zoology) Sexual desire or oestrus of cattle, and various other mammals. [from early 15th c.]

rut /ɹʊt/ /ɹʌt/ v
löpa
(intransitive) To be in the annual rut or mating season.

rutabaga /ˈɹutəˌbeɪɡə/ rutabagas n
kålrot rotabagge
(now, North America) The edible root of this plant

ruthenium /ɹuːˈθiːniəm/ rutheniums n
rutenium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Ru) with an atomic number of 44.

rutherfordium /ˌɹʌðəɹˈfɔːɹdiəm/ n
rutherfordium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Rf) with an atomic number of 104.

ruthless /ˈɹuːθləs/ more ruthless most ruthless adj
obarmhärtig skoningslös hänsynslös
Without pity or compassion; cruel, pitiless.

rutile rutiles n
rutil
(mineral) The most frequent of the three polymorphs of titanium dioxide, crystalizing in the tetragonal system, TiO2.

rya ryas n
rya
A Scandinavian knotted-pile woollen rug, used as bed-cover and tapestry.

rye /ɹaɪ/ ryes n
råg
The grass Secale cereale from which the grain is obtained. [from 14th c.]

rye bread rye breads n
rågbröd
A bread made partly or entirely with rye flour.

rösti /ˈɹɒstɪ/ /ˈɹɔsti/ /ˈɹɜːstɪ/ /ˈɹʊʃti/ röstis n
potatisplätt rösti
A traditional breakfast dish in Germanophone Switzerland (originally from Bern canton) made from potatoes, fried in a pan with butter or fat and widely varying other ingredients such as bacon, onions, cheese, apples or fresh herbs.

s'more /ˈsmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˈsmoə/ /ˈsmɔɹ/ /ˈsmɔː/ s'mores n
s'more
(US, Canada) A snack food made by combining graham crackers, marshmallows (frequently toasted) and chocolate, a typical camping fireside treat.

sabbatical adj
sabbatlig
Relating to the Sabbath.

sabbatical sabbaticals n
sabbatsår
An extended period of leave from a person's usual pursuits.

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ /ˈseɪbɫ/ sabler sablest adj
svart
Of the black colour sable.
(tincture) : In blazon, of the colour black.

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ /ˈseɪbɫ/ sables n
sobel
(countable) A small carnivorous mammal of the Old World that resembles a weasel, Martes zibellina, from cold regions in Eurasia and the North Pacific islands, valued for its dark brown fur (Wikipedia).
sobelpäls
(countable, and, uncountable) The fur or pelt of the sable or other species of martens; a coat made from this fur.
svart
(tincture) A black colour on a coat of arms (Wikipedia).
(countable, and, uncountable) A dark brown colour, resembling the fur of some sables.

sabot /ˈsæboʊ/ /ˈsæbəʊ/ sabots n
träsko drivspegel
A carrier around a projectile in a firearm, cannon or other type of artillery piece that precisely holds the projectile within the barrel.

sabotage /sæ.bɒˈtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæ.bəˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæb.əˌtɑʒ/ /ˌsæb.əˈtɑʒ/ sabotages n
sabotage
A deliberate action aimed at weakening someone (or something, a nation, etc) or preventing them from being successful, through subversion, obstruction, disruption, and/or destruction.

sabotage /sæ.bɒˈtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæ.bəˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæb.əˌtɑʒ/ /ˌsæb.əˈtɑʒ/ v
sabotera
To deliberately destroy or damage something in order to prevent it from being successful.

saboteur /ˌsæbəˈtɜː(ɹ)/ /ˌsæbəˈtʊə(ɹ)/ saboteurs n
sabotör
A person who intentionally causes the destruction of property in order to hinder the efforts of their enemy.

sabrage /səˈbɹɑːʒ/ n
sabrering

sabre /ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈseɪ.bɚ/ sabres n
sabel
(UK, Canada) A light sword, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point.
(UK, Canada, fencing) A modern fencing sword modeled after the sabre.

sabre saw sabre saws n
bajonettsåg tigersåg
A portable electric jigsaw.

sabre-rattling sabre-rattlings n
sabelskrammel
(idiomatic) A flamboyant display of military power as an implied threat that it might be used.

sabre-toothed adj
sabeltandad
Having massive curved upper canine teeth.

sabre-toothed tiger sabre-toothed tigers n
sabeltandad tiger
Any of numerous species of extinct cat-like mammals, of the †Machairodontinae subfamily of the Felidae.

saccharide /ˈsæk.əˌɹaɪd/ /ˈsæk.ɚ.ɪd/ saccharides n
sackarid
(carbohydrate) The unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula CnH2nOn. Either the simple sugars or polymers such as starch and cellulose. The saccharides exist in either a ring or short chain conformation, and typically contain five or six carbon atoms.

saccharine /-ɹiːn/ /-ɹən/ /-ɹɪn/ /ˈsækəɹaɪn/ /ˈsækəɹɪn/ /ˈsækɹɪn/ more saccharine most saccharine adj
sötsliskig
(figurative, derogatory) Excessively sweet in action or disposition, especially if romantic or sentimental to the point of ridiculousness; sickly sweet, syrupy.

sack /sæk/ sacks n
säck plundring säckfull
A bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with handles used at a supermarket, a grocery sack; or, a small bag for small items, a satchel.
sparken
(informal) Dismissal from employment, or discharge from a position.

sack /sæk/ v
kicka sparka

sack race sack races n
säcklöpning
(games, racing) A race in which competitors stand in sacks or similar items and try to be the first to jump to the finish line.

sackbut sackbuts n
barocktrombon
(music) A brass instrument from the Renaissance and Baroque Eras, and an ancestor of the modern trombone. It was derived from the medieval slide trumpet.

sacrament /ˈsækɹəmənt/ sacraments n
sakrament
(Christianity) A sacred act and the attendant ceremony, considered (theology) an outward sign of divine grace.

sacramentary sacramentaries n
sakramentarium
(Roman Catholicism) An ancient book of the Roman Catholic Church, containing the rites for Mass, the sacraments, etc.

sacred /ˈseɪkɹɪd/ more sacred most sacred adj
helig
Characterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated, made holy.

sacred cow sacred cows n
helig ko
(idiomatic) Something which cannot be tampered with, or criticized, for fear of public outcry. A person, institution, belief system, etc. which, for no reason other than the demands of established social etiquette or popular opinion, should be accorded respect or reverence, and not touched, handled or examined too closely.

sacred ibis sacred ibis sacred ibises n
helig ibis
Threskiornis aethiopicus, a species of wading bird of the ibis family, Threskiornithidae, which breeds in sub-Saharan Africa, southeastern Iraq and formerly in Egypt, where it was venerated and often mummified as a symbol of the god Thoth.

sacred lotus sacred lotuses n
indisk lotus
Nelumbo nucifera, native in temperate and subtropical Asia, from India to Japan.

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ /ˈsækɹɪfaɪz/ sacrifices n
offer
Something sacrificed.

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ /ˈsækɹɪfaɪz/ v
offra
(ambitransitive) To offer (something) as a gift to a deity.
(transitive) To trade (a value of higher worth) for something of lesser worth in order to gain something else valued more, such as an ally or business relationship, or to avoid an even greater loss; to sell without profit to gain something other than money.

sacrificial /ˈsæk.ɹə.fɪʃ.əl/ /ˈsæk.ɹɪ.fɪʃ.əl/ adj
offer-
Relating to sacrifice

sacrificial lamb sacrificial lambs n
offerlamm
A lamb killed as an offering to the gods.
(figurative, by extension) A person who is sacrificed (not literally) for the greater good of some cause.

sacrilege /ˈsækɹəlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsækɹɪlɪd͡ʒ/ sacrileges n
helgerån hädelse skändlighet
Desecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something regarded as sacred.

sacrilegious /sæk.ɹəˈlid͡ʒəs/ /sæk.ɹəˈlɪd͡ʒ.əs/ more sacrilegious most sacrilegious adj
vanhelgande
Committing sacrilege; acting or speaking very disrespectfully toward what is held to be sacred.

sacristy sacristies n
sakristia
A room in a church where sacred vessels, books, vestments, etc. are kept. Sometimes also used by clergy to prepare for worship or for meetings.

sacrosanct /ˈsæk.ɹoʊˌsæŋkt/ more sacrosanct most sacrosanct adj
okränkbar
Beyond alteration, criticism, or interference, especially due to religious sanction; inviolable.

sacrum sacra sacrums n
korsben
(anatomy) A large triangular bone at the base of the spine, located between the two ilia (wings of the pelvis) and formed from vertebrae that fuse in adulthood.

sad /sæd/ more sad most sad sadder saddest adj
ledsen sorgsen
Feeling sorrow; sorrowful, mournful.

saddle /ˈsæd(ə)l/ /ˈsædl̩/ saddles n
sadel
The immovable seat of a bicycle, motorcycle, or similar vehicle.
A seat for a rider, typically made of leather and raised in the front and rear, placed on the back of a horse or other animal, and secured by a strap around the animal's body.
A low point, in the shape of a saddle, between two hills.

saddle /ˈsæd(ə)l/ /ˈsædl̩/ v
sadla
To put (something) on to another thing like a saddle on an animal.
To put something on to (another thing) like a saddle on an animal.

saddle blanket saddle blankets n
sadelfilt
a blanket that is placed under a saddle as a cushion and to protect the horse's back.

saddle bow saddle bows n
framvalv sadelbåge
The front part of the saddle that is arched up like a bow.

saddle point saddle points n
sadelpunkt
(geometry) A point in the range of a smooth function, every neighbourhood of which contains points on each side of its tangent plane.

saddlecloth saddlecloths n
sadeltäcke vojlock
A blanket placed under a saddle, a saddle blanket.

saddled adj
sadlad
Wearing a saddle.

saddler /ˈsadlə/ /ˈsædlɚ/ saddlers n
sadelmakare
Someone who makes, repairs and sells saddles, harnesses etc.

sadism /ˈseɪdɪzəm/ sadisms n
sadism
Achievement of sexual gratification by inflicting pain or humiliation on others, or watching pain or humiliation inflicted on others.
(loosely) Deliberate or wanton cruelty, either mental or physical, to other people, or to animals, regardless of whether for (sexual) gratification.

sadist /ˈseɪdɪst/ /ˈsædɪst/ sadists n
sadist
One who derives pleasure through cruelty or pain to others.

sadness /ˈsædnəs/ sadnesses n
sorgsenhet
(uncountable) The state or emotion of being sad.

sadomasochism /seɪdəʊˈmæsəkɪzəm/ sadomasochisms n
sadomasochism
The practices of sadism and masochism collectively, usually in reference to consensual practices within the BDSM community.
Sadism and masochism: the (often sexual) enjoyment by one person of both inflicting and receiving pain.

sadomasochist sadomasochists n
sadomasochist
A person who enjoys both inflicting and receiving pain for sexual gratification.

sadomasochistic more sadomasochistic most sadomasochistic adj
sadomasochistisk
Of or relating to sadomasochism or sadomasochists.

safari /səˈfɑːɹ.i/ safaris n
safari
A trip into any undeveloped area to see, photograph or hunt wild animals in their own environment.

safari park safari parks n
safaripark
a commercial tourist attraction, similar to a zoo, in which visitors drive through animal enclosures

safe /seɪf/ more safe most safe safer safest adj
säker trygg i säkerhet
Not in danger; out of harm's reach.
säker riskfri
Free from risk.
säker
Providing protection from danger; providing shelter.
(baseball) When a batter successfully reaches first base, or when a baserunner successfully advances to the next base or returns to the base he last occupied; not out.
Properly secured.
-säker
(used after a noun, often, forming a compound) Not susceptible to a specified source of harm.

safe /seɪf/ safes n
kassaskåp
A box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.

safe and sound adj
välbehållen helskinnad
Having come to no harm, especially after being exposed to danger.

safe mode n
felsäkert läge
(computing) A troubleshooting mode of many operating systems in which most advanced functions are not activated.

safe room safe rooms n
panikrum säkerhetsrum

safe-deposit box safe-deposit boxes n
bankfack
A fireproof metal box, stored in a secure vault, for holding personal valuables

safecracker safecrackers n
dynamitard kassaskåpssprängare
One who breaks into safes.

safety /ˈseɪfti/ safeties n
säkerhet trygghet
The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.
säkring
(mechanics) A mechanism on a weapon or dangerous equipment designed to prevent accidental firing.

safety bicycle safety bicycles n
säkerhetscykel
(dated) A style of bicycle that superseded the penny farthing or ordinary and is now the most common type of bicycle.

safety card safety cards n
säkerhetskort
A small flat sheet of paper or plastic containing safety information

safety match safety matches n
säkerhetständsticka

safety net safety nets n
skyddsnät
A large net placed horizontally beneath performing aerialists such as trapeze artists or tightrope walkers, intended to catch a performer who falls and to protect him or her from harm.
(figuratively, by extension) Anything, such as a governmental program, that provides security against extreme disadvantage or misfortune.

safety razor safety razors n
rakhyvel
A razor, designed for safety, that protects the skin from all but the very edge of the blade (as opposed to a straight razor).

safety reflector safety reflectors n
reflex
A reflector intended for pedestrians, runners, and motorized and non-motorized vehicles. It aids visibility of a person or vehicle as it reflects light from headlights of vehicles.

safety valve /ˈseɪfti ˌvælv/ /ˈseɪftɪ ˌvælv/ safety valves n
säkerhetsventil
A valve set to open at a pressure below that at which a container holding a gas, vapour, etc. (such as a boiler or pressure cooker), would burst, thus reducing the pressure; a relief valve.

safeword safewords n
stoppord
(sex, especially, BDSM) A word used in (especially sadomasochistic) sexual practices to unambiguously indicate that a participant actually desires the activity to cease and is not merely feigning a lack of consent.

safflower /ˈsæfˌlaʊə(ɹ)/ safflowers n
safflor färgtistel
A cultivated thistle-like plant, Carthamus tinctorius, family Asteraceae, now grown mainly for its oil.

saffron /ˈsæfəɹn/ /ˈsæfɹən/ adj
saffransfärgad saffransgul
Having an orange-yellow colour.

saffron /ˈsæfəɹn/ /ˈsæfɹən/ saffrons n
saffran saffranskrokus
The plant Crocus sativus, a crocus.
saffran
A spice (seasoning) and colouring agent made from the stigma and part of the style of the plant, sometimes or formerly also used as a dye and insect repellent.
An orange-yellow colour, the colour of a lion's pelt.

sag /sæɡ/ v
ha häng sagga sjunka säcka
(figuratively) To lose firmness, elasticity, vigor, or a thriving state; to sink; to droop; to flag; to bend; to yield, as the mind or spirits, under the pressure of care, trouble, doubt, or the like; to be unsettled or unbalanced.

saga /ˈsɑːɡə/ sagas n
saga
An Old Norse (Icelandic) prose narrative, especially one dealing with family or social histories and legends.
Something with the qualities of such a saga; an epic, a long story.

sage /seɪd͡ʒ/ sager sagest adj
vis klok
wise.

sage /seɪd͡ʒ/ sages n
salvia kryddsalvia
The plant Salvia officinalis and savory spice produced from it; also planted for ornamental purposes.
salvia
Any plant in the genus Salvia
Any of a number of plants such as sagebrush considered to be similar to Salvia officinalis, mostly because they are small shrubs and have gray foliage or are aromatic.

sage grouse sage grouse sage grouses n
strålstjärtshöna
A large grouse of western North America having mottled gray, black and buff plumage (Centrocercus urophasianus) which feeds on the buds of the sagebrush.

saibling /ˈsaɪblɪŋ/ /ˈzaɪblɪŋ/ saiblings n
röding fjällröding
A char of Europe (Salvelinus alpinus), also called Arctic char.

said /seɪd/ adj
i fråga sagd
Mentioned earlier; aforesaid.

said and done adj
sagt och gjort
Agreed to and accomplished or finished.

saiga saigas n
saigaantilop
Saiga tatarica, an antelope which inhabits a vast area between Kalmykia, Kazakhstan, southern Siberia.

sail /seɪl/ [seɪ̯ɫ] sails n
segel
(nautical) A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.
segeltur seglats segling
A trip in a boat, especially a sailboat.

sail /seɪl/ [seɪ̯ɫ] v
segla
To ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.
To move briskly and gracefully through the air.
(intransitive) To move briskly but sedately.

sailboat /ˈseɪlˌboʊt/ /ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/ sailboats n
segelbåt kutter
A boat propelled by a sail.

sailing /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/ adj
seglande
Travelling by ship.

sailing /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/ sailings n
segling
Motion across a body of water in a craft powered by the wind, as a sport or otherwise

sailing ship sailing ships n
segelfartyg
A ship with masts and sails, powered by the wind.

sailmaker sailmakers n
segelmakare
One whose occupation is to make or repair sails.

sailor /ˈseɪ.lə/ /ˈseɪ.lɚ/ sailors n
sjöman matros
A member of the crew of a vessel; a mariner; a common seaman.

saint /seɪnt/ /sən(t)/ [sn̩(t)] [sɨn(t)] saints n
helgon
(religion, generally) A deceased person whom a church or another religious group has officially recognised as especially holy or godly; one eminent for piety and virtue.
(Mormonism, specifically) Alternative letter-case form of Saint (“a Mormon, a Latter-day Saint”)
(figuratively, by extension) A person with similarly overwhelming positive qualities; one who does good.

sake /ˈseɪk/ sakes n
skull
cause, interest or account
the benefit or regard of someone or something

saker /ˈseɪkə/ /ˈseɪkɚ/ sakers n
tatarfalk
A falcon (Falco cherrug) native of Southern Europe and Asia.

saké /ˈsækeɪ/ /ˈsæki/ /ˈsɑːkeɪ/ /ˈsɑːki/ sakés n
sake
Rice wine; a drink made from filtered fermented rice.

salad /ˈsæləd/ /ˈsælɪd/ /ˈsælɪt/ salads n
sallad
A food made primarily of a mixture of raw or cold ingredients, typically vegetables, usually served with a dressing such as vinegar or mayonnaise.

salad burnet salad burnets n
pimpinell
A perennial herb in the rose family, Sanguisorba minor, grown for its cucumber-flavored leaves that are used in salads.

salad dressing salad dressings n
dressing
A sauce, such as mayonnaise, used to flavour or season a salad.

salad spinner salad spinners n
salladsslunga
A tool using centrifugal force to wash and dry salad

salamander /ˈsæləˌmændə/ /ˈsæləˌmændɚ/ /ˈsæləˌmɑːndə/ salamanders n
salamander
A long, slender, chiefly terrestrial amphibian of the order Caudata, superficially resembling a lizard.
(mythology) A creature much like a lizard that is resistant to and lives in fire (in which it is often depicted in heraldry), hence the elemental being of fire.
(cooking) A small broiler (North America) or grill (Britain) that heats the food from above, used in professional cookery primarily for browning.

salami [səˈlɑːmɪ] salamis n
salami
A large cured meat sausage of Italian origin, served in slices.

salami tactics n
salamitaktik
The piecemeal removal or scaling back of something (especially political opposition); a gradual attack on an opposing position, group, etc.

salaried adj
avlönad
Paid a salary, as opposed to being an hourly worker or a volunteer. Generally indicating a professional or manager.

salary /ˈsæl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈsæl.ɚ.i/ salaries n
lön
A fixed amount of money paid to a worker, usually calculated on a monthly or annual basis, not hourly, as wages. Implies a degree of professionalism and/or autonomy.

salat /səˈlɑːt/ salats n
salah
(Islam) The obligatory prayer that Muslims are called to perform five times a day.

sale /seɪl/ sales n
försäljning
An exchange of goods or services for currency or credit.
rea realisation
(Short for discount sale) The sale of goods at reduced prices.
auktion
The act of putting up for auction to the highest bidder.

salesman salesmen n
försäljare handlare köpman
A man whose job it is to sell things, either in a shop/store or elsewhere.

salesperson salespeople salespersons n
försäljare
A person whose job is to sell things, either in a shop/store or elsewhere.

salicylic acid n
salicylsyra
(organic compound) A white crystalline organic acid, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, C6H4(OH)(COOH), used in the production of aspirin and other industrial chemicals.

salient /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/ /ˈseɪ.ljənt/ /ˈsæɪ.li.ənt/ /ˈsæɪ.ljənt/ more salient most salient adj
framträdande iögonfallande
Worthy of note; pertinent or relevant.
framspringande utskjutande
Prominent; conspicuous.
hoppande i språng springande språngande
(heraldry, usually of a quadruped) Depicted in a leaping posture. Gules, a reindeer salient or (arms of Vågå).

salient /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/ /ˈseɪ.ljənt/ /ˈsæɪ.li.ənt/ /ˈsæɪ.ljənt/ salients n
utbuktning vinkel
(geography) A protrusion of the administrative borders of a geopolitical entity, such as a subnational entity or a sovereign state into another geopolitical entity, generally of the same administrative level.

saline /ˈseɪ.laɪn/ /ˈseɪliːn/ more saline most saline adj
salthaltig
Containing salt; salty.

saline solution saline solutions n
saltlösning
A solution composed of sodium chloride (NaCl) and water.

saliva /səˈlaɪvə/ salivae salivas salivæ n
saliv spott
(physiology) A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.

salivary gland salivary glands n
spottkörtel
(anatomy) Any of several exocrine glands that produce saliva to break down carbohydrates in food enzymatically.

salivate /ˈsælɪveɪt/ v
dregla salivera
(intransitive) To produce saliva.
dregla
(intransitive) To show eager anticipation at the expectation of something.

sally /ˈsæli/ sallies n
utflykt
An excursion or side trip.

sally /ˈsæli/ v
göra utfall
(intransitive) To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).

salmon /ˈsalmon/ /ˈsalmən/ /ˈsælmən/ /ˈsæmən/ /ˈsɑmən/ salmon salmons n
lax
A meal or dish made from this fish.
(plural salmons) A pale pinkish-orange colour, the colour of cooked salmon.

salmon shark salmon sharks n
laxhaj
A mackerel shark of species Lamna ditropis.

salon /səˈlɒn/ /ˈsælɒn/ salons n
salong
A large room, especially one used to receive and entertain guests.
A gathering of people for a social or intellectual meeting.
(arts) An art gallery or exhibition; especially the Paris salon or autumn salon.
A beauty salon or similar establishment.

salsa /ˈsæl.sə/ /ˈsɑl.sə/ salsas n
salsa tomatsalsa
(countable) A spicy tomato sauce, often including onions and hot peppers.
salsa
(uncountable, music) A style of urban music originally from New York heavily influenced by Cuban dance music, jazz and rock.
(countable, dance) Any of several dances performed to salsa music.

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] more salt most salt adj
salthaltig
Of water: containing salt, saline.
salt
Treated with salt as a preservative; cured with salt, salted.

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] salts n
salt bordssalt koksalt
A common substance, chemically consisting mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl), used extensively as a condiment and preservative.
salt
(chemistry) One of the compounds formed from the reaction of an acid with a base, where a positive ion replaces a hydrogen of the acid.
(cryptography) Randomly chosen bytes added to a plaintext message prior to encrypting or hashing it, in order to render brute-force decryption more difficult.

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] v
salta krydda
(mining) To blast metal into (as a portion of a mine) in order to cause to appear to be a productive seam.

salt and pepper adj
gråsprängd svartvit
Mixed black and white.

salt cod salt cods n
kabeljo
cod that has been dried and salted

salt lake /ˈsɔːlt ˌleɪk/ salt lakes n
saltsjö
A landlocked body of water with a high concentration of salts and other dissolved minerals.

salt lick salt licks n
saltsten
A block of salt, often enriched with other minerals, licked by herd animals to supplement their diet.

salt mine salt mines n
saltgruva
Any mine used for the extraction of salt.

salt of the earth n
Jordens salt
(idiomatic) A person or group of people considered to represent the most decent and admirable parts of humanity.

salt shaker salt shakers n
saltströare

salt water salt waters n
saltvatten
Any water containing dissolved salt; brine.

saltbush /ˈsɒltbʊʃ/ /ˈsɔːltˌbʊʃ/ saltbushes n
målla
Any of the genus Atriplex of plants, especially Atriplex hortensis or Atriplex patula, found in dry habitats, that have edible leaves resembling spinach, including many desert and seashore plants and halophytes.

salted adj
saltad
To which salt has been added.

saltine saltines n
salt kex
(North America) A thin, crisp, salted, customarily white-colored cracker; a soda cracker; a soda biscuit.

saltiness saltinesses n
sälta
The property of being, or tasting, salty.

saltire /ˈsæl.taɪə/ /ˈsɔːl-/ saltires n
X-kors andreaskors krysskors snedkors
(heraldiccharge) An ordinary (geometric design) in the shape of an X. It usually occupies the entire field in which it is placed.

saltness n
sälta
The state or quality of being salt; saltiness.

saltspray rose saltspray roses n
vresros
A plant of the rose species Rosa rugosa.

saltwater crocodile saltwater crocodiles n
deltakrokodil saltvattenskrokodil australisk saltvattenskrokodil listkrokodil
A very large aquatic carnivorous crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), from Australia and South-East Asia

salty /ˈsɒl.ti/ saltier saltiest adj
salt
Tasting of salt.

salty licorice salty licorices n
salmiaklakrits saltlakrits

salubrious /səˈl(j)uː.bɹi.əs/ /səˈlu.bɹi.əs/ more salubrious most salubrious adj
hälsosam frisk
Promoting health or well-being; wholesome, especially relating to food or air.

salvage /ˈsælvɪd͡ʒ/ salvages n
bärgning
The rescue of a ship, its crew and passengers or its cargo from a hazardous situation.

salvo /ˈsælvoʊ/ /ˈsælvəʊ/ salvoes salvos n
salva
(military) A concentrated fire from pieces of artillery, as in endeavoring to make a break in a fortification; a volley.

samarium /səˈmæɹɪəm/ n
samarium
A chemical element (symbol Sm) with an atomic number of 62, a moderately hard silvery metal that slowly oxidizes in air.

samba /ˈsɑmbə/ sambas n
samba
A Brazilian ballroom dance or dance style.

sambuca /samˈbjuːkə/ /sæmˈb(j)ukə/ sambucae sambucas n
sambuca
(musical instruments) An ancient form of triangular harp having a very sharp, shrill tone.

sambuca /samˈbʊkə/ /sæmˈbukə/ sambucas n
sambuca
An Italian liqueur made from elderberries and flavoured with licorice, traditionally served with 3 coffee beans that represent health, wealth and fortune (or past, present and future).

same /seɪm/ /seːm/ [seːm] [sɛːm] adj
samma densamme
Not different or other; not another or others; not different as regards self; selfsame; identical.
samma lik
Similar, alike.

same /seɪm/ /seːm/ [seːm] [sɛːm] pronoun
samma densamme
Something similar, something of the identical type.

same old story n
samma gamla visa
(idiomatic) What usually happens; an occurrence that is tediously familiar.

same to you phraseologicalUnit
detsamma
I wish to you what you have just wished to me.

same-sex adj
samkönad
Of, relating to, or between homosexual men or women.

samekh samekhs n
samek
The 15th letter of many Semitic alphabets/abjads (Phoenician. Aramaic. Hebrew. Syriac. And many others).

samovar samovars n
samovar
A metal urn with a spigot, for boiling water for making tea. Traditionally, the water is heated by hot coals or charcoal in a chimney-like tube which runs through the center of the urn. Today, it is more likely that the water is heated by an electric coil.

sampan /ˈsæm.pæn/ sampans n
sampan
A flat-bottomed Chinese wooden boat propelled by two oars.

sample /ˈsaːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsæːm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ [ˈsäːmpɯ] [ˈsɛəmpəɫ] samples n
provbit stickprov
A part or snippet of something taken or presented for inspection, or shown as evidence of the quality of the whole; a specimen.
stickprov urval
(statistics) A subset of a population selected for measurement, observation or questioning, to provide statistical information about the population.
smakbit smakprov försmak provsmakning
(cooking) A small quantity of food for tasting, typically given away for free.
prov gratisprov varuprov
(business) A small piece of some goods, for determining quality, colour, etc., typically given away for free.
(music) Gratuitous borrowing of easily recognised phases (or moments) from other music (or movies) in a recording.

samurai /ˈsæm(j)ʊɹaɪ/ /ˈsæməˌɹaɪ/ samurai samurais n
samuraj
In feudal Japan, a soldier who served a daimyo.

sanatorium /ˌsænəˈtɔɹiəm/ sanatoria sanatoriums n
sanatorium
An institution that treats chronic diseases, and provides supervised recuperation and convalescence.

sanctimonious /ˌsæŋk.təˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.təˈməʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/ more sanctimonious most sanctimonious adj
skenhelig
Making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically pious.

sanctimoniously more sanctimoniously most sanctimoniously adv
skenheligt
In a sanctimonious manner.

sanctimoniousness n
skenhelighet

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ sanctions n
sanktion
An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ v
sanktionera
(transitive) To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.
(transitive) To penalize (a state etc.) with sanctions.

sanctuary /ˈsæŋktjʊəɹi/ /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃʊəɹi/ sanctuaries n
fristad tillflykt tillflyktsort
A place of safety, refuge, or protection.
sanktuarium
The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.

sand /sænd/ sands n
sand
(uncountable) Rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and also used in construction.
sandstrand strand
(countable, often, _, in the plural) A beach or other mass of sand.
(countable, figurative) A moment or interval of time; the term or extent of one's life (referring to the sand in an hourglass).
sandfärgad sand
A light beige colour, like that of typical sand.

sand /sænd/ v
sandpappra slipa
(transitive) To abrade the surface of (something) with sand or sandpaper in order to smooth or clean it.
sanda
(transitive) To cover with sand.

sand dune sand dunes n
sanddyn
(geology) A large, semi-permanent mound of windblown sand, held together by specialized plants, common along seashores and in deserts.

sand martin sand martins n
backsvala
A migratory passerine bird of the swallow family, Riparia riparia.

sand nigger sand niggers n
sandneger
(derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) A person of Middle Eastern or North African descent.

sandal /ˈsændəl/ sandals n
sandal
A type of open shoe made up of straps or bands holding a sole to the foot

sandalwood /ˈsandəlwʊd/ sandalwoods n
sandel
Any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum, native or long naturalized in India, Australia, Hawaii, and many south Pacific islands.
sandel sandelträ
The aromatic heartwood of these trees used in ornamental carving, in the construction of insect-repellent boxes and chests, and as a source of certain perfumes.

sandbag sandbags n
sandsäck
A small bag filled with sand and used as a cudgel.

sandbank sandbanks n
sandbank
A ridge of sand along a shore that is partially or totally submerged and thus a hazard to shipping.

sandbeach sandbeaches n
sandstrand

sandblast /ˈsænd.blɑːst/ v
sandblästra
To spray with fast-moving solid grains (such as sand propelled by compressed air, although softer material like sodium bicarbonate used for delicate materials may also be so referred to). The process is used for stripping dirt, rust, paint etc. from the surface of objects.

sandblasting sandblastings n
sandblästring
The process by which something is sandblasted.

sandbox /ˈsændbɑks/ /ˈsændbɒks/ sandboxes n
sandlåda
(US) A children's play area consisting of a box filled with sand.
A box filled with sand that is shaped to form a mould for metal casting.

sandcastle sandcastles n
sandslott
A sculpture made of sand and resembling a miniature castle; typically, but not always, made for fun by a child on a beach.

sanderling sanderlings n
sandlöpare
A small wading bird, Calidris alba, that breeds in the Arctic and winters on sandy shores and estuaries around the world.

sandgrouse /ˈsændˌɡɹaʊs/ sandgrouse sandgrouses n
flyghöna flyghöns
Any of several species of birds in the family Pteroclididae.

sandhi /ˈsændi/ /ˈsɑndi/ /ˈsʌndi/ sandhis n
sandhi
(phonology) Any of a wide variety of phonological processes that occur at morpheme or word boundaries, such as the fusion of sounds across word boundaries and the alteration of sounds due to neighboring sounds or due to the grammatical function of adjacent words.

sandhill crane sandhill cranes n
trumpetartrana
A crane native to North America and parts of Siberia (Antigone canadensis, syn. Grus canadensis).

sanding sheet sanding sheets n
slipark
a sheet of sanding paper or sandpaper

sandman /ˈsænd.mæn/ sandmen n
John Blund
(folklore) A figure that brings sleep and dreams by sprinkling magical sand into people's eyes. [from early 19th c.]

sandpaper /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ sandpapers n
sandpapper slippapper
A strong paper coated with sand, ground glass, or other abrasive material for smoothing and polishing.
sandpapper slipark
A sheet of such paper.

sandpaper /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ v
sandpappra
(transitive) To polish or grind (a surface) with or as if with sandpaper.

sandpit /ˈsænd.pɪt/ sandpits n
sandtag sandtäkt
A place or pit from which sand is excavated.
sandlåda
A children’s play area consisting of a large container filled with sand.

sandstone /ˈsændˌstoʊn/ /ˈsændˌstəʊn/ sandstones n
sandsten
A sedimentary rock produced by the consolidation and compaction of sand, cemented with clay etc.

sandstorm sandstorms n
sandstorm
A strong wind carrying clouds of sand and dust through the air.

sandwich /ˈsæn(d)wɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæn(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ [ˈsæmwɪd͡ʒ] [ˈsæmˌwɪt͡ʃ] [ˈsæmˌɪt͡ʃ] [ˈsæ̃wɪd͡ʒ] [ˈsæ̃ˌwɪt͡ʃ] sandwiches sandwichs n
dubbelmacka sandwich smörgås macka
A dish or foodstuff where at least one piece, but typically two or more pieces, of bread serve(s) as the wrapper or container of some other food.

sandwich cake sandwich cakes n
smörgåstårta
A savory Swedish cake made from layers of bread with creamy fillings made from salmon, egg, vegetables, etc., served cold and sliced like a dessert cake.

sandwort sandworts n
narv
Any of several plants in the genera Arenaria, Minuartia, and Moehringia.

sandy /ˈsændi/ sandier sandiest adj
sandig
Covered with sand.
sandfärgad
Having the colour of sand.

sane /seɪn/ saner sanest adj
förnuftig
Being in a healthy condition; not deranged; thinking rationally.

sangfroid /sɑŋˈfɹɑ/ sangfroids n
behärskning
Composure, self-possession or imperturbability especially when in a dangerous situation.

sangria /sæŋˈɡɹiːə/ sangrias n
sangria
A cold drink, originating in Spain, consisting of red or white wine, brandy or sherry, fruit juice, sugar and soda water and garnished with orange and other fruit.

sanguinary /ˈsæŋɡwɪnəɹi/ /ˈsæŋɡwɪnɛɹi/ more sanguinary most sanguinary adj
blodig blodtörstig
(of a person) Eager to shed blood; bloodthirsty.
blodig
Consisting of, covered with, or similar in appearance to blood.

sanguine /ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/ more sanguine most sanguine adj
blodröd
(literary) Having the colour of blood; blood red. [from late 14th c.]
sangvinisk
(obsolete, physiology) Having a bodily constitution characterised by a preponderance of blood over the other bodily humours, thought to be marked by irresponsible mirth; indulgent in pleasure to the exclusion of important matters.
Warm; ardent.
optimistisk förtröstansfull hoppfull sangvinisk
Anticipating the best; optimistic; confident; full of hope. [from early 16th c.]

sanicle sanicles n
sårläka
Any of several plants, of the genus Sanicula, having palmate compound leaves and small flowers arranged in umbels; the snakeroot.

sanitary /ˈsænɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsænɪtɛɹi/ more sanitary most sanitary adj
sanitär sanitet
Of, or relating to health.
sanitär hygien hygienisk sanitet
Clean and free from pathogens; hygienic.

sanitation /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/ sanitations n
hälsovård renhållning sanitär utrustning sanitära anläggningar
avloppsrening
The hygienic disposal or recycling of waste.
hygien
The policy and practice of protecting health through hygienic measures.

sanitize /ˈsænətaɪz/ /ˈsænɪtaɪz/ v
sanera
(transitive) To rid of microorganisms by cleaning or disinfecting.

sanity /ˈsæ.nə.ɾi/ /ˈsæ.nɪ.ɾi/ /ˈsæn.əˌti/ /ˈsæn.ɪˌti/ sanities n
förnuft förstånd
The condition of being sane.
förnuft
Reasonable and rational behaviour.

sans-culottic /ˌsɒ̃ŋkjuːˈlɒtɪk/ more sans-culottic most sans-culottic adj
sansculottistisk sanskulottisk

saola /ˈsaʊlə/ /ˈsaʊˌlɑː/ saola saolas n
vietnamantilop vuquangoxe
Pseudoryx nghetinhensis, a rare ruminant of Vietnam and Laos.

sap /sæp/ saps n
sav
(uncountable) The juice of plants of any kind, especially the ascending and descending juices or circulating fluid essential to nutrition.
löpgrav skyttegrav
(military) A narrow ditch or trench made from the foremost parallel toward the glacis or covert way of a besieged place by digging under cover of gabions, etc.

sapper /ˈsæpɚ/ sappers n
sappör
A combat engineer; an engineer or a soldier engaged in attacking, destroying, and circumventing or building fortifications, bridges, and roads; a military engineer active in a combat zone.

sapphire /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/ more sapphire most sapphire adj
safirblå
of a deep blue colour.

sapphire /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/ sapphires n
safir
(countable) A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.
(countable, and, uncountable) A white, yellow, or purple variety of corundum, either clear or translucent.
(tincture) Azure, when blazoning by precious stones.
(countable) Any hummingbird in the genera Hylocharis and Chlorestes, as well as the rufous-throated sapphire, which is now in the genus Amazilia.
Any of the butterflies in the southern Asian lycaenid genus Heliophorus or the African lycaenid genus Iolaus.
safir safirblå
(countable, and, uncountable) A deep blue colour.

sappy /ˈsæpi/ sappier sappiest adj
fånig sentimental
(US) Excessively sweet, emotional, nostalgic; cheesy; mushy. (British equivalent: soppy)

sapwood /ˈsapwʊd/ sapwoods n
splint splintved vitved ytved
The wood just under the bark of a stem or branch; it differs from the heartwood in color and in physiologic activity (flow of sap).

sarcasm /ˈsɑːɹˌkæzəm/ /ˈsɑːˌkæzəm/ sarcasms n
sarkasm
(uncountable) Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and a sneering tone of voice.

sarcastic /sɑɹˈkæstɪk/ /sɑːˈkæstɪk/ more sarcastic most sarcastic adj
sarkastisk
Containing sarcasm.
(of a person) Having the personality trait of expressing sarcasm.

sarcastically /sɑː(ɹ)ˈkæstɪkli/ /sɑː(ɹ)ˈkæstɪkəli/ more sarcastically most sarcastically adv
sarkastiskt
In a sarcastic manner.

sarcoma /sɑɹˈkoʊmə/ sarcomas sarcomata n
sarkom
(oncology) A type of malignant tumor of the bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue.

sarcomere /ˈsɑɹ.koʊˌmɪɹ/ /ˈsɑɹ.kəˌmɪɹ/ /ˈsɑː.kəʊˌmɪə/ /ˈsɑː.kəˌmɪə/ sarcomeres n
sarkomer
The contractile unit of the myofibril of a striated muscle.

sarcophagus /-d͡ʒaɪ/ /sɑɹˈkɑfəɡaɪ/ /sɑɹˈkɑfəɡəs/ /sɑːˈkɒfəɡaɪ/ /sɑːˈkɒfəɡəs/ sarcophagi sarcophaguses sarcophagusses n
sarkofag
A stone coffin, often with its exterior inscribed, or decorated with sculpture.
(informal) The cement and steel structure that encases the destroyed nuclear reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine.

sardine /sɑɹˈdin/ /sɑːˈdiːn/ sardines n
sardin
Any one of several species of small herring which are commonly preserved in olive oil or in tins for food, especially the pilchard, or European sardine Sardina pilchardus (syn. Clupea pilchardus). The California sardine Sardinops sagax (syn. Clupea sagax) is similar. The American sardines of the Atlantic coast are mostly the young of the Atlantic herring and of the menhaden.
(obsolete) carnelian.
(figurative) Someone packed or crammed into a small space.

sardonic /sɐːˈdɔnɪk/ /sɑɹˈdɑnɪk/ /sɑːˈdɒnɪk/ more sardonic most sardonic adj
sardonisk bitter
Scornfully mocking or cynical.
ondskefull
Disdainfully or ironically humorous.

sari /ˈsɑː.ɹi/ saris n
sari
The traditional dress of women in the Indian Subcontinent; an outer garment consisting of a single length of cotton or silk, most often with one end wrapped around the waist to form a skirt, the other draped over the shoulder or head.

sarin /ˈsɑːɹən/ /ˈsɑːɹɪn/ n
sarin
(chemistry, military) The nerve gas O-isopropyl methylphosphonofluoridate, used as a chemical weapon.

sartorial /sɑɹˈtɔɹ.i.əl/ /sɑːˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ more sartorial most sartorial adj
skräddare
(not comparable) Of or relating to the tailoring of clothing.

sartorius /sɑː(ɹ)ˈtɔːɹ.i.əs/ sartorii n
skräddarmuskel
(anatomy) A long, slender muscle that runs from the iliac crest along the anterior and medial aspects of the thigh to the proximal tibia, superficial to the quadriceps musculature; the longest muscle in the human body.

sash /sæʃ/ sashes n
båge fönsterbåge
The opening part (casement) of a window usually containing the glass panes, hinged to the jamb, or sliding up and down as in a sash window. [circa 1680]
skärp
A decorative length of cloth worn over the shoulder to the opposite hip, often for ceremonial or other formal occasions.

sash window sash windows n
skjutfönster
(architecture) A window consisting of two sliding panels (sashes).

sass /sæs/ n
förtal giftighet gliring malis spydighet stickord
(US) Backtalk, cheek, sarcasm.

sassy /ˈsasi/ /ˈsæsi/ sassier sassiest adj
fräck kraftfull livfull livlig modig oförskämd
Bold and spirited, cheeky, impudent, saucy. [from 1833]
levande levnadsglad livfull livlig spänstig vital
Lively, vigorous.

satanic /seɪˈtænɪk/ /səˈtænɪk/ more satanic most satanic adj
satanisk
(of, pertaining to or resembling Satan).
Evil, fiendish, devilish or diabolical.

satay /sæˈteɪ/ /sɑːˈteɪ/ /ˈsæt.eɪ/ /ˈsɑː.teɪ/ satays n
satay
A dish made from small pieces of meat or fish grilled on a skewer and served with a spicy peanut sauce, originating from Indonesia and Malaysia.

sate /seɪt/ v
mätta tillfredsställa
To satisfy the appetite or desire of; to fill up.

satellite /ˈsætəlaɪt/ satellites n
satellit
A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one. [from 17th c.]
A man-made apparatus designed to be placed in orbit around a celestial body, generally to relay information, data etc. to Earth. [from 20th c.]

satellite dish satellite dishes n
parabolantenn parabol
A parabolic antenna designed to receive microwaves from communications satellites, which transmit data transmissions or broadcasts, such as satellite television.

satellite state satellite states n
satellitstat
A country that is formally independent, but under heavy influence or control from another country.

satellite town satellite towns n
drabantstad satellitstad
A self-contained town, as opposed to a mere suburb, on the periphery of a metropolitan area.

satiated more satiated most satiated adj
mätt
Pleasantly satisfied or full, as with food; sated

satin /ˈsætɪn/ satins n
satin satäng
A cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen).

satire /ˈsætaɪə/ /ˈsætaɪɹ/ satires n
satir
(uncountable) A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Imitation, humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.

satirist satirists n
satiriker
A person who writes satire.

satirize /ˈsatɪrʌɪz/ v
förlöjliga satirisera satirisera över
To make a satire of; to mock.

satisfaction /sætɪsˈfækʃən/ satisfactions n
tillfredsställelse tillfredsställning
A fulfilment of a need or desire.
belåtenhet
The pleasure obtained by such fulfillment.

satisfactory /sætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/ more satisfactory most satisfactory adj
tillfredsställande fullgod
Done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient.

satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ more satisfied most satisfied adj
belåten nöjd nöjt
In a state of satisfaction.

satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ v
tillfredsställa
(ambitransitive) To do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.

satisfying /ˈsætɪsfaɪ.ɪŋ/ more satisfying most satisfying adj
tillfredsställande
That satisfies, gratifies or pleases; that removes any feeling of lack.

satrap /ˈseɪtɹæp/ /ˈsæt.ræp/ satraps n
satrap
(historical) A governor of a Persian province.

satrapy satrapies satrapys n
satrapi
(historical) The territory governed by a satrap; a province of any of several ancient empires of Western Asia (specifically, of the Median or Achaemenid empires or certain of their successors, including the Sassanian Empire and Hellenistic empires).

satsuma /sætˈsu.mə/ /sætˈsuː.mə/ /ˈsæt.səˌmɑ/ satsumas n
satsuma
A seedless and easy-peeling cultivar of mandarin orange of Japanese origin; Citrus unshiu.

saturated fat saturated fats n
mättat fett
A fat or oil, from either animal or vegetable sources, containing a high proportion of saturated fatty acids; will typically be solid at room temperature; a diet high in saturated rather than unsaturated fats is thought to contribute to higher levels of cholesterol in the blood.

saturation saturations n
mättnad mättning
The act of saturating or the process of being saturated
mättnad
(meteorology) The state of the atmosphere when it is saturated with water vapour; 100% humidity
(art) The intensity or vividness of a colour.

satyr /ˈseɪtɚ/ /ˈsætə/ /ˈsætɚ/ satyrs n
satyr
(Greek mythology) A sylvan deity or demigod, male companion of Pan or Dionysus, represented as part man and part goat, and characterized by riotous merriment and lasciviousness, sometimes pictured with a perpetual erection.
(Roman mythology) Synonym of faun
(by extension) A lecherous man.

satyriasis /ˌsatɪˈrʌɪəsɪs/ satyriases n
satyriasis
Excessive sexual desire, found in a man.

sauce /soːs/ /sɑs/ /sɔs/ /sɔːs/ sauces n
sås
A liquid (often thickened) condiment or accompaniment to food.

saucepan /ˈsoːs.pɘn/ /ˈsoːsˌpɛn/ /ˈsɔsˌpæn/ /ˈsɔːs.pən/ saucepans n
kastrull gryta
(countable, cookware) A deep cooking vessel with a handle and sometimes a lid; used for boiling, stewing and making sauces.

saucer /ˈsɑ.səɹ/ /ˈsɒ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔː.sə/ saucers n
tefat
A small shallow dish to hold a cup and catch drips.
An object round and gently curved, shaped like a saucer.

saucy /ˈsɑ.si/ /ˈsɔ.si/ /ˈsɔː.sɪ/ saucier sauciest adj
fräck
Impudently bold; pert.

sauerkraut /ˈsaʊəˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹʌʊt/ sauerkrauts n
surkål
(countable, uncountable) A dish made by fermenting finely chopped cabbage.

sauna /ˈsaʊ.nə/ /ˈsɔː.nə/ saunas n
bastu sauna
A room or a house designed for heat sessions.
bastande bastubadande
The act of using a sauna.

sauna /ˈsaʊ.nə/ /ˈsɔː.nə/ v
bada bastu basta gå i bastu
To use a sauna.

saunter /ˈsɑntɚ/ /ˈsɔntɚ/ /ˈsɔːntə/ v
flanera släntra strosa
To stroll, or walk at a leisurely pace.

sausage /ˈsæsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɑsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɑːsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɒsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɔsɪd͡ʒ/ sausages n
korv
A food made of ground meat (or meat substitute) and seasoning, packed in a section of the animal's intestine, or in a similarly cylindrical shaped synthetic casing; a length of this food.
A sausage-shaped thing.

sausage casing sausage casings n
fjälster korvskinn
The membrane into which the filling of a sausage is stuffed. Originally the washed intestine of an animal, now sometimes a synthetic substitute.

sausage tree sausage trees n
korvträd
A large African tree with fruits that look like sausages, Kigelia africana.

sauté /soʊˈteɪ/ /sɑˈteɪ/ /sɔˈteɪ/ /ˈsəʊteɪ/ v
sautera
(transitive) To cook (food) using a small amount of fat in an open pan over a relatively high heat, allowing the food to brown and form a crust stopping it from sticking to the pan as it cooks.

savage /ˈsævɪd͡ʒ/ more savage most savage adj
vild
Wild; not cultivated or tamed.
barbarisk ociviliserad okultiverad
Barbaric; not civilized.
grym brutal
Brutal, vicious, or merciless.

savage /ˈsævɪd͡ʒ/ savages n
vilde barbar
(pejorative) A person not living in a civilization; a barbarian.

savanna /səˈvænə/ savannas n
savann
A tropical grassland with scattered trees

save /seɪv/ saves n
räddning
In various sports, a block that prevents an opponent from scoring.
sparning
(computing) The act, process, or result of saving data to a storage medium.

save /seɪv/ v
frälsa
(Christianity) To redeem or protect someone from eternal damnation.
rädda
To help (somebody) to survive, or rescue (somebody or something) from harm.
(sports) To catch or deflect (a shot at goal).
skona
To spare (somebody) from effort, or from something undesirable.
spara
(baseball) To preserve, as a relief pitcher, (a win of another pitcher's on one's team) by defending the lead held when the other pitcher left the game.
To keep (something) safe; to safeguard.
(transitive) To store for future use.
(transitive, intransitive, computing, video games) To write a file to disk or other storage medium.
(intransitive) To economize or avoid waste.
(transitive, gambling, slang, archaic) To make an agreement to give (some amount of money) to a fellow gambler if one wins, and to receive that amount from them if they win, as a form of hedging.
To put aside, to avoid.

save face v
rädda ansiktet
(idiomatic, intransitive) To take an action or make a gesture intended to preserve one's reputation or honour.

saver savers n
sparare
One who keeps savings more than usual.

savings account savings accounts n
sparkonto
(finance, banking) A bank account designed for a client's savings, which compared to a current account typically entails withdrawal restrictions but yields a better interest

savings bank savings banks n
sparbank
A type of financial institution that focuses on retail banking: savings of private depositors, payments, credits and insurances for individuals or small and medium-sized enterprises.

savior /ˈseɪvjə/ /ˈseɪvjɚ/ saviors n
frälsare frälserinna
A person who saves someone, rescues another from harm.

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ savorier savoriest adj
välsmakande
Tasty, attractive to the palate.
salt
Salty and/or spicy, but not sweet.

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ savories n
kyndel sommarkyndel
Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus Satureja, grown as culinary flavourings.

savour /ˈseɪvə(ɹ)/ savours n
arom smak
The specific taste or smell of something.

savour /ˈseɪvə(ɹ)/ v
smaka
(intransitive) To possess a particular taste or smell, or a distinctive quality.
njuta av avnjuta
(transitive) To appreciate, enjoy or relish something.

savvy /ˈsæ.vi/ savvier savviest adj
klok slug smart
(informal) Shrewd, well-informed and perceptive.

saw /ˈsɑ/ /ˈsɑl/ /ˈsɔ/ /ˈsɔː/ [ˈsɔɹ] saws n
såg
A tool with a toothed blade used for cutting hard substances, in particular wood or metal.

saw /ˈsɑ/ /ˈsɑl/ /ˈsɔ/ /ˈsɔː/ [ˈsɔɹ] v
såga
(transitive) To cut (something) with a saw.
(intransitive) To make a motion back and forth similar to cutting something with a saw.
(intransitive) To be cut with a saw.

saw-wort saw-worts n
ängsskära
Any plant of the composite genus Serratula.

sawbuck sawbucks n
sågbock
A framework for holding wood so that it can be sawed; a sawhorse.

sawdust /ˈsɔːˌdʌst/ sawdusts n
spån sågspån
The fine particles (dust) created by sawing wood or other material.

sawfish sawfish sawfishes n
sågfisk
Any ray (marine fish with a flat body and wing-like fins) of the family Pristidae, having a snout that resembles a saw.

sawfly sawflies n
växtstekel
Any of various flying insects of the suborder Symphyta whose ovipositor is long and often serrated and is used to cut into plants to lay eggs.

sawhorse /sɔ.hɔɹs/ /sɔː.hɔː(ɹ)s/ sawhorses n
sågbock
A structure with a crosspiece used to support timber or other material for working.

sawmill sawmills n
sågverk
A machine, building or company used for cutting (milling) lumber, or (rarely) other hard materials such as stone.

sawpit /ˈsɔpɪt/ /ˈsɔːpɪt/ sawpits n
såggrop
A pit over which lumber is positioned to be sawn with a long two-handled saw (a pitsaw) by two people, one standing above the timber and the other in the pit below.

sawtooth /ˈsɔːtuːθ/ sawtooths n
sågtand
Any of various pierid butterflies of the genus Prioneris.
(cellular automata) A pattern whose living cell population reaches new peaks infinitely many times before dropping to a fixed value after each peak.

sawyer /ˈsɔ.jɚ/ /ˈsɔɪ.ə/ /ˈsɔɪ.ɚ/ /ˈsɔːjə/ sawyers n
sågare sågverksarbetare
One who saws timber, especially in a sawpit.

saxaul /ˈsæksɔːl/ saxauls n
saxaul
Either of two species of the amaranth genus Haloxylon: Haloxylon ammodendron (syn. Haloxylon aphyllum; black saxaul) and Haloxylon persicum (white saxaul), found in sandy habitats from Egypt to Mongolia and China.

saxophone /ˈsæksəfoʊn/ saxophones n
saxofon
A single-reed instrument musical instrument of the woodwind family, usually made of brass and with a distinctive loop bringing the bell upwards.

say /seɪ/ v
säga
(transitive) To tell, either verbally or in writing.
(intransitive) To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply.
stå
(transitive) To indicate in a written form.
låt oss säga låt säga ponera
(impersonal, transitive) To have a common expression; used in singular passive voice or plural active voice to indicate a rumor or well-known fact.
(informal, imperative, transitive) Suppose, assume; used to mark an example, supposition or hypothesis.

say goodbye v
ta farväl
(literal sense) To wish someone farewell upon their leaving.

say grace v
be bordsbön
(idiomatic) To recite a prayer of invocation or thanksgiving at meal time.

say what phraseologicalUnit
ursäkta

saying /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/ sayings n
ordspråk ordstäv
A proverb or maxim.

scab /skæb/ scabs n
skorpa ruva sårskorpa
An incrustation over a sore, wound, vesicle, or pustule, formed during healing.

scabbard /ˈskæb.əd/ /ˈskæb.ɚd/ scabbards n
skida balja slida
The sheath of a sword.

scabby /ˈskæb.i/ scabbier scabbiest adj
skabbig
Affected with scabs; full of scabs.

scabies /ˈskeɪ.biz/ n
skabb
(pathology) An infestation of parasitic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei, causing intense itching caused by the mites burrowing into the skin of humans and other animals. It is easily transmissible from human to human; secondary skin infection may occur.

scaffold /ˈskæf.ld/ /ˈskæf.əld/ /ˈskæf.əʊld/ scaffolds n
byggnadsställning
A structure made of scaffolding for workers to stand on while working on a building.
schavott
An elevated platform on which a criminal is executed.

scaffolding /ˈskæfəldɪŋ/ /ˈskæˌfoʊldɪŋ/ scaffoldings n
byggnadsställning
A temporary modular system of tubes (or formerly wood) forming a framework used to support people and material in the construction or repair of buildings and other large structures.

scalability scalabilities n
skalbarhet
The property of being scalable.

scalable /ˈskeɪ.lə.bl̩/ [ˈskeɪ̯.ɫə.bl̩] more scalable most scalable adj
bestigbar
Capable of being climbed. [from 16th c.]
skalbar
Able to be changed in scale; resizeable. [from 20th c.]

scalar adj
skalär
(mathematics) Having magnitude but not direction.

scalar scalars n
skalär
(mathematics) A quantity that has magnitude but not direction; compare vector.

scalar field scalar fields n
skalärfält
(mathematics, physics) A function that assigns a scalar value to every point in space.

scalar product scalar products n
skalärprodukt
(linear algebra) The product of two vectors computed as the sum of the corresponding elements of the vectors, or, equivalently, as the product of the magnitudes of the vectors and the cosine of the angle between their directions.

scald /skɑld/ /skɒld/ /skɔld/ /skɔːld/ v
skålla
To burn with hot liquid.

scalding hot adj
brännhet skållhet stekhet
Extremely hot.

scale /skeɪl/ /skæɪl/ [skeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] [skæɪ̯(ə)ɫ] scales n
skala
(obsolete) A ladder; a series of steps; a means of ascending.
An ordered, usually numerical sequence used for measurement; means of assigning a magnitude.
Size; scope.
(music) A series of notes spanning an octave, tritave, or pseudo-octave, used to make melodies.
fjäll
Part of an overlapping arrangement of many small, flat and hard pieces of keratin covering the skin of an animal, particularly a fish or reptile.
vågskål
Either of the pans, trays, or dishes of a balance or scales.
skala måttstock
The ratio of depicted distance to actual distance.
fjällpansar
Scale mail (as opposed to chain mail).

scale /skeɪl/ /skæɪl/ [skeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] [skæɪ̯(ə)ɫ] v
skala
(transitive) To change the size of something whilst maintaining proportion; especially to change a process in order to produce much larger amounts of the final product.
bestiga
(transitive) To climb to the top of.
fjälla
(intransitive) To become scaly; to produce or develop scales.
(transitive) To clean, as the inside of a cannon, by the explosion of a small quantity of powder.

scales /skeɪlz/ n
våg balansvåg vågskål
A device for measuring weight.

scallop /ˈskaləp/ /ˈskæləp/ /ˈskɑləp/ /ˈskɒləp/ /ˈskɔləp/ /ˈskɛləp/ scallops n
pilgrimsmussla mussla
Any of various marine bivalve molluscs of the family Pectinidae which are free-swimming.

scalp /skælp/ scalps n
hjässa
(now, _, dialectal) The top of the head; the skull.
huvudsvål skalp
The part of the head where the hair grows from, or used to grow from.
skalp
(historical) A part of the skin of the head, with the hair attached, formerly cut or torn off from an enemy by warriors in some cultures as a token of victory.
(figuratively) A victory, especially at the expense of someone else.

scalp /skælp/ v
skalpera
To remove the scalp (part of the head from where the hair grows), by brutal act or accident.

scalpel /ˈskælpəl/ scalpels n
skalpell
A small straight knife with a very sharp blade used for surgery, dissection and craftwork.

scalper scalpers n
skalperare
(US, Canada) One who scalps tickets to popular entertainment events: buying them in advance and then selling them (e.g. online or just outside the venue of the event), often at inflated prices.

scaly /ˈskeɪli/ scalier scaliest adj
fjällig
Covered or abounding with scales.

scaly thrush scaly thrushes n
tigertrast
Zoothera dauma, an Old World thrush.

scam /skæm/ scams n
lurendrejeri
A fraudulent deal.

scam /skæm/ v
lura scama
(ambitransitive) To defraud or embezzle.

scammer /ˈskæmɚ/ scammers n
lurendrejare
(slang) A swindler, cheat.

scammony scammonies n
hartsvinda
Convolvulus scammonia, a twining perennial bindweed native to the eastern part of the Mediterranean basin, whose juice has been used in medicine as scammonium.

scan /skæn/ scans n
avsökning genomsökning
(computing) An instance of scanning.
bild
(computing) The result or output of a scanning process.

scan /skæn/ v
avsöka genomsöka
(transitive) To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely. [from 16th C.]
avsöka
(transitive) To look about for; to look over quickly. [from 19th C.]
skanna läsa in
(computing, medicine, transitive) To create an image of something with the use of a scanner.

scandal /ˈskændəl/ scandals n
skandal
An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.

scandalous /ˈskændələs/ more scandalous most scandalous adj
skandalös
Wrong, immoral, causing a scandal.
Malicious, defamatory.

scandium /ˈskændi.əm/ n
skandium
A metallic chemical element, atomic number 21, obtained from some uranium ores; it is a transition element.

scanner /ˈskænə/ /ˈskænɚ/ scanners n
skanner bildläsare
A device which scans documents in order to convert them to a digital medium. [from 20th c.]

scantily clad more scantily clad most scantily clad adj
lättklädd
Wearing very little clothing; almost naked.

scanty /ˈskænti/ scantier scantiest adj
knapp

scapegoat /ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt/ /ˈskeɪpˌɡəʊt/ scapegoats n
syndabock
In the Mosaic Day of Atonement ritual, a goat symbolically imbued with the sins of the people, and sent out alive into the wilderness while another was sacrificed.
Someone unfairly blamed or punished for some failure.

scar /skɑɹ/ /skɑː(ɹ)/ scars n
ärr
A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound.

scarab /ˈskæɹəb/ /ˈskɛɹəb/ scarabs n
skarabé
A beetle of the species Scarabaeus sacer, sacred to the ancient Egyptians.
Any species of beetle belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.
A symbol, seal, amulet, or gem fashioned to resemble the sacred beetle.

scarce /skɑːɹs/ /ˈskeɪs/ /ˈskɛəs/ /ˈskɛɚs/ scarcer scarcest adj
knapp
Scantily supplied (with); deficient (in); used with of.

scarcely /ˈskɛəsli/ /ˈskɛɹsli/ more scarcely most scarcely adv
knappt
(degree) Hardly: only just; by a small margin.

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ /skɪə(ɹ)/ v
skrämma
To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way.

scare off v
skrämma bort skrämma iväg
(transitive) To cause (something) to flee by frightening it.
(transitive) To deter.

scare up v
skrämma fram skrämma upp skrämma ut
To frighten (an animal, especially a game animal) into appearing from cover.

scarecrow /ˈskɛəkɹəʊ/ /ˈskɛɚˌkɹoʊ/ scarecrows n
fågelskrämma
An effigy, typically made of straw and dressed in old clothes, fixed to a pole in a field to deter birds from eating crops or seeds planted there. [from 1530s]

scared /skɛ(ə)ɹd/ /skɛəd/ [skɛɚd] more scared most scared scareder scaredest adj
rädd
Feeling fear; afraid, frightened.

scared stiff adj
livrädd
(literally) scared to the point of being unable to move, or (figuratively) very scared. [from 1890s]

scaremongering n
skräckpropaganda skrämselpropaganda

scarf /skɑːf/ /skɑːɹf/ scarfs scarves n
halsduk
A long, often knitted, garment worn around the neck.

scarf /skɑːf/ /skɑːɹf/ v
sluka
(transitive, US, slang) To eat very quickly.

scarificator scarificators n
skarifikator
(surgery, archaic) An instrument, principally used in cupping, containing several lancets that are moved simultaneously by a spring, used for making slight incisions on a body.

scarlet /ˈskɐːlət/ /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ more scarlet most scarlet adj
scharlakansröd
Of a bright red colour.

scarlet /ˈskɐːlət/ /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ scarlets n
scharlakansrött
A brilliant red colour tinged with orange.
scharlakan
Cloth of a scarlet color.

scarlet eggplant scarlet eggplants n
afrikansk vildaubergine
Solanum aethiopicum, a species of fruiting plant, whose green fruit is known as gilo or garden egg.

scarlet fever scarlet fevers n
scharlakansfeber
(disease) A streptococcal infection, mainly occurring among children, and characterized by a red skin rash, sore throat and fever.

scarred /skɑː(ɹ)d/ adj
ärrad ärrig
Having a scar or scars.

scary /ˈskɛəɹi/ /ˈskɛɹi/ adv
läskig
(informal) To a scary extent; scarily.

scat /skæt/ scats n
skatt
A tax; tribute.
spillning
(biology) Animal excrement; droppings, dung.

scatological more scatological most scatological adj
skatologisk
(formal) Relating to the research area of scatology, the particulate study of biological excrement, feces or dung.

scatology scatologies n
skatologi
The scientific study or chemical analysis of faeces.

scatter /ˈskætə/ /ˈskætɚ/ v
skingra skingras sprida strö strö ut
(ergative) To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.
beströ
(transitive) To distribute loosely as by sprinkling.
sprida
(transitive, physics) To deflect (radiation or particles).
(intransitive) To occur or fall at widely spaced intervals.

scatter plot scatter plots n
punktdiagram sambandsdiagram spridningsdiagram
(statistics) A type of display using Cartesian coordinates to display values for two variables for a set of data.

scatterbrain scatterbrains n
virrpanna tankspridd person
A flighty, disorganized or forgetful person.

scatterbrained more scatterbrained most scatterbrained adj
tanklös tankspridd virrig
Having the qualities of a scatterbrain: absent-minded, forgetful, easily distracted.

scavenger /ˈskæv.ən.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ scavengers n
asätare
An animal that feeds on decaying matter such as carrion.

scenario /səˈneːɹi.əʉ/ /səˈnæːɹi.əʉ/ /səˈnɐːɹi.əʉ/ /sɪˈnæɹioʊ/ /sɪˈnɑɹioʊ/ /sɪˈnɑːɹi.əʊ/ /sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/ scenari scenarios n
scenario
(dated) An outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work.
(dated) A screenplay itself, or an outline or a treatment of it.
An outline or model of an expected or supposed sequence of events.

scene /siːn/ scenes n
scen
The location of an event that attracts attention.
The location, time, circumstances, etc., in which something occurs, or in which the action of a story, play, or the like, is set up
A social environment consisting of an informal, vague group of people with a uniting interest; their sphere of activity; a subculture.
scen sceneri
(theatre) The decorations; furnishings and backgrounds of a stage, representing the place in which the action of a play is set
scen uppträdande
An exhibition of passionate or strong feeling before others, creating embarrassment or disruption; often, an artificial or affected action, or course of action, done for effect; a theatrical display

scenery /ˈsiːnəɹi/ /ˈsiːnɹi/ sceneries n
landskap bakgrund fond sceneri utsikt vy
View, natural features, landscape.
kuliss bakgrund fond sceneri
Stage backdrops, property and other items on a stage that give the impression of the location of the scene.

scenic /ˈsiːnək/ /ˈsiːnɪk/ more scenic most scenic adj
naturskön pittoresk sevärd
having beautiful scenery; picturesque

scenography scenographies n
scenografi
The design of theatrical sets.
The art or act of representing a body on a perspective plane.

scent /sɛnt/ scents n
doft
A distinctive smell.
(obsolete) Sense, perception.
vittring
A smell left by an animal that may be used for tracing.
luktsinne
The sense of smell.
spår vittring
(figuratively) Any trail or trace that can be followed to find something or someone, such as the paper left behind in a paperchase.

scent /sɛnt/ v
vittra lukta
(transitive) To detect the scent of; to discern by the sense of smell.

sceptre /ˈsɛptə/ /ˈsɛptɚ/ sceptres n
spira
(British spelling) An ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch as a symbol of power.

schadenfreude /ˈʃɑː.dən.fɹɔɪ.də/ schadenfreudes n
skadeglädje
Malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune.

schedule /ˈskɛdjuːl/ /ˈskɛdʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒul/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒʊl/ /ˈsɛdjuːl/ /ˈsɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈʃeˌduːl/ /ˈʃɛdjuːl/ /ˈʃɛdʒuːl/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/ schedules n
tidsschema schema
A procedural plan, usually but not necessarily tabular in nature, indicating a sequence of operations and the planned times at which those operations are to occur. [from 19th c.]

schedule /ˈskɛdjuːl/ /ˈskɛdʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒul/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒʊl/ /ˈsɛdjuːl/ /ˈsɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈʃeˌduːl/ /ˈʃɛdjuːl/ /ˈʃɛdʒuːl/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/ v
schemalägga
To create a time-schedule.
inplanera
To plan an activity at a specific date or time in the future.

scheelite scheelites n
scheelit tungsten
(mineral) A mineral composed of calcium tungstate, with the chemical formula CaWO4; an important tungsten ore.

schelm schelms n
skälm
(Scotland) A villain or scoundrel.

schematic /skiːˈmætɪk/ /skɪˈmætɪk/ more schematic most schematic adj
schematisk
Represented too simply or in an overly formulaic way, reflecting a shallow or incomplete understanding of complex subject matter.
Sketchy, incomplete.

schematic /skiːˈmætɪk/ /skɪˈmætɪk/ schematics n
diagram ritning schema
A simplified line drawing used by scientists, engineers, technologists and others to illustrate a system at an abstract level. Schematic drawings often use standard symbols for clarity.

schematization schematizations n
schematisering
Arrangement into a scheme or schema.

schematize /ˈskiːmətaiz/ v
schematisera
(transitive) To organize according to a scheme.

scheme /skiːm/ schemes n
schema
ränker
A plot or secret, devious plan.

scheme /skiːm/ v
smida ränker
(transitive) To plan; to contrive.

schemer /ˈskimɚ/ schemers n
intrigmakare ränksmidare
One who plots or schemes, who formulates plans.

scheming more scheming most scheming adj
beräknande
(pejorative) Tending to scheme; forming underhand plots.

schism /ˈskɪzəm/ /ˈsɪzəm/ /ˈʃɪzəm/ schisms n
schism splittring
A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.

schist /ʃɪst/ schists n
glimmerskiffer
Any of a variety of coarse-grained crystalline metamorphic rocks with a foliated structure that allows easy division into slabs or slates.

schizo /ˈskɪtsoʊ/ schizos n
schizo
(slang, derogatory) Schizophrenic.

schizocarp schizocarps n
klyvfrukt
(botany) A dry fruit that develops from multiple carpels and splits into multiple, one-seeded mericarps at maturity

schizoid /ˈskɪdzɔɪd/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd/ more schizoid most schizoid adj
schizoid
Characterized by social withdrawal and emotional coldness or flattened affectivity.

schizoid personality disorder /ˈskɪdzɔɪd ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪdzɔɪd ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ schizoid personality disorders n
schizoid personlighetsstörning
(psychiatry) A personality disorder characterized by social withdrawal, flat affect, very few, if any, close friends or personal relationships, excessive preoccupation with fantasy and insensitivity to prevailing social norms and conventions.

schizophrenia /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹɛ.ni.ə/ /ˌskɪz.əˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ schizophrenias n
schizofreni
(pathology) A psychiatric diagnosis denoting a persistent, often chronic, mental illness characterised by abnormal perception, thinking, behavior and emotion, often marked by delusions.
(informal, figurative) Any condition in which disparate or mutually exclusive activities coexist; a lack of decision between options.

schlager /ʃlɑːɡə/ schlagers n
schlager
(music, countable) A piece made in this style.

schmaltzy /ˈʃmɒltsi/ schmaltzier schmaltziest adj
sliskig tårdrypande
Overly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic.

schnapps /ʃnæps/ /ʃnɑps/ schnapps schnappses n
snaps
(uncountable) A type of distilled alcoholic beverage (liquor), often with a herbal or fruit flavoring, typically drunk neat as an apéritif or digestif.

schnitzel /ˈʃnɪt.s(ə)l/ schnitzels n
schnitzel
(by extension) A Germanic dish of breaded and deep-fried meat cutlet.

schnozzle schnozzles n
kran tryne
(slang) The human nose, especially one that is large.

scholar /ˈskɑlɚ/ /ˈskɒlə/ scholars n
stipendiat
A student; one who studies at school or college, typically having a scholarship.
forskare
A specialist in a particular branch of knowledge.

scholar's mate scholar's mates n
skolmatt
(chess) The checkmate which occurs shortly after the opening, when the white queen checkmates by taking the black pawn on f7 (or the black queen taking the white pawn on f2), protected by a bishop on c4 (or c5).

scholarship /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/ /ˈskɒləʃɪp/ scholarships n
stipendium
A grant-in-aid to a student.

school /skuːl/ /skuːɫ/ schools n
skola
(North America) An institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution.
An art movement, a community of artists.
stim
(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.
högskola lärosäte universitet
(British) An educational institution providing primary and secondary education, prior to tertiary education (college or university).
The canons, precepts, or body of opinion or practice, sanctioned by the authority of a particular class or age.
fakultet institution skola
Within a larger educational institution, an organizational unit, such as a department or institute, which is dedicated to a specific subject area.
skola lära skolbildning
(considered collectively) The followers of a particular doctrine; a particular way of thinking or particular doctrine; a school of thought.

school /skuːl/ /skuːɫ/ v
lära skola
(transitive) To educate, teach, or train (often, but not necessarily, in a school).

school board school boards n
skolstyrelse
A governing body of people elected (a board of directors or board of trustees) to oversee management of a school district and represent the interests of residents.

school bus /ˈskuːl.bʌs/ school buses school busses n
skolbuss
A bus which carries children to school.

school counselor school counselors n
Studie- och yrkesvägledare
(US) A professional member of an educational team who assists students in their personal, social, academic, and career development aspects of education through services such as individual counseling, small group counseling, and classroom teaching, and provide leadership in educational reform (advocacy); traditionally known as a guidance counselor, although this term is deemed inaccurate by most professionals today.

school of hard knocks schools of hard knocks n
livets hårda skola
(idiomatic, chiefly, US) The source of an education consisting of real-world experiences, especially adverse experiences.

school of thought schools of thought n
doktrin lära
An opinion subscribed to by some connected or arbitrary group.

school psychologist school psychologists n
skolpsykolog
A practitioner or educator who conducts assessments to evaluate students on criteria such as intelligence, aptitude, and psychopathology. Additionally, they often consult with teachers and other school personnel to supply interventions to aid in student learning. Not to be confused with a school counselor.

school uniform school uniforms n
skoluniform
A number of uniform items which must be worn by pupils/students in a school.

school year school years n
läsår
(education) The academic year of a school.

schoolbag schoolbags n
skolväska
A satchel used to carry supplies for school; a bookbag.

schoolboy schoolboys n
skolpojke
A boy attending school.

schoolchild /ˈsku.əlt͡ʃaɪld/ /ˈskuːlt͡ʃaɪld/ schoolchildren n
skolbarn
A young person attending school or of an age to attend school.

schoolmate schoolmates n
skolkamrat
A person who was a fellow attendee at one's school.

schoolyard schoolyards n
skolgård
(chiefly, UK) An open field near a school used for recreation by the students.

schooner /skuːnə(ɹ)/ schooners n
skonare skonert
(watercraft) A sailing ship with two or more masts, all with fore-and-aft sails; if two masted, having a foremast and a mainmast.

schottische schottisches n
schottis
A partnered country dance of Bohemian origin.

schwa /ʃwɑ/ /ʃwə/ v
schwa
(phonetics, of a vowel sound, rare) To be reduced to schwa.

science /ˈsaɪ.əns/ sciences n
vetenskap
(countable) A particular discipline or branch of knowledge that is natural, measurable or consisting of systematic principles rather than intuition or technical skill. [from 14th c.]
(uncountable) The collective discipline of study or learning acquired through the scientific method; the sum of knowledge gained from such methods and discipline. [from 18th c.]
kunskap vetenskap
(uncountable, archaic) Knowledge gained through study or practice; mastery of a particular discipline or area. [from 14th c.]
vetande vetenskap
(now, only, _, theology) The fact of knowing something; knowledge or understanding of a truth. [from 14th c.]

science fiction /ˈsaɪəns ˌfɪkʃən/ science fictions n
science fiction
Fiction in which advanced technology or science is a key element.

science park science parks n
teknikpark
An area with a collection of buildings dedicated to scientific research on a business footing.

scientific /ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪfɪk/ more scientific most scientific adj
vetenskaplig
Of, or having to do with science.

scientific racism n
rasbiologi raslära
Racism presented as science or as supported by science.

scientific research scientific researches n
forskning
Research performed using the scientific method.

scientist /ˈsaɪəntəst/ /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ scientists n
vetenskapsman forskare vetenskapskvinna
One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

scientocracy scientocracies n
scientokrati
An elite community of scientists.

scimitar /ˈsɪmɪtɑːɹ/ /ˈsɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ scimitars n
kroksabel
A sword of Persian origin that features a curved blade.

scintigraphy scintigraphies n
scintigrafi
(medicine) A radiographic technique, using radioactive tracers, for the diagnosis of injuries to bones

scintillating /ˌsɪntəˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˌsɪntɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ more scintillating most scintillating adj
blixtrande bländande gnistrande
That scintillates with brief flashes of light; sparkling.
bländande
(figurative) Brilliantly or impressively clever, exciting, amusing or witty.

scion /ˈsaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪən/ scions n
efterkomma
A descendant, especially a first-generation descendant of a distinguished family.
ättling
The heir to a throne.
ympkvist
(botany) A detached shoot or twig containing buds from a woody plant, used in grafting; a shoot or twig in a general sense.

scissor /ˈsɪzə/ /ˈsɪzɚ/ scissors n
saxblad skalm skänkel
(rare) One blade on a pair of scissors.
sax
(noun adjunct) Used in certain noun phrases to denote a thing resembling the action of scissors, as scissor kick, scissor hold (wrestling), scissor jack.

scissor /ˈsɪzə/ /ˈsɪzɚ/ v
klippa saxa
(transitive) To cut using, or as if using, scissors.
saxa
(intransitive, sex) To engage in scissoring (tribadism), a sexual act in which two women intertwine their legs and rub their vulvas against each other.

scissor binoculars n
batterikikare
A pair of adjustable stereoscopic binoculars consisting of two periscopes.

scissor kick scissor kicks n
bicykleta cykelspark
(soccer) A bicycle kick.
(swimming) A leg movement in which the legs are separated and brought together with a snap.

scissors /ˈsɪzəz/ /ˈsɪzɚz/ scissors n
sax
(countable, usually, construed as plural) A tool used for cutting thin material, consisting of two crossing blades attached at a pivot point in such a way that the blades slide across each other when the handles are closed.

sclera /ˈsklɛəɹə/ /ˈsklɪəɹə/ sclerae scleras scleræ n
ögonvita sklera
(anatomy) The white of the eye; the tough outer coat of the eye that covers the eyeball except for the cornea.

sclerometer sclerometers n
hårdhetsmätare sklerometer
A device used to measure the hardness of a material by applying pressure to a moving diamond stylus.

sclerosis /skləˈɹəʊsɪs/ scleroses n
skleros
(pathology) The abnormal hardening of body tissues, such as an artery; the appearance of hardenings, indurations, lesions, nodules.

sclerotic /skləˈɹɑtɪk/ /skləˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
hård sklerotisk
(figurative) Hard and insular; resistant to change.

sclerotic /skləˈɹɑtɪk/ /skləˈɹɒtɪk/ sclerotics n
hornhinna
(anatomy) Synonym of sclera

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ [skɒʊɫd] scolds n
argbigga
A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ [skɒʊɫd] v
skälla ut
(ambitransitive) To rebuke angrily.

scolding /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/ scoldings n
avhyvling utskällning
A succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child.

scoliosis scolioses n
skolios
(pathology) A condition in which there is abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

sconce /skɑns/ /skɒns/ sconces n
lampett applick
A candlestick (holder for a candle, especially a circular tube, with a brim, into which a candle is inserted), either with a handle for carrying, or with a bracket for attaching to a wall.

scone /skoʊn/ /skɑn/ /skɒn/ /skəʊn/ scones n
scones
A small, rich, pastry or quick bread, sometimes baked on a griddle.

scoop /skuːp/ scoops n
skopa
Any cup- or bowl-shaped tool, usually with a handle, used to lift and move loose or soft solid material.
The act of scooping, or taking with a scoop or ladle; a motion with a scoop, as in dipping or shovelling.
The digging attachment on a front-end loader.
scoop
A story or fact; especially, news learned and reported before anyone else.

scoop /skuːp/ v
supa
skopa
(transitive) To lift, move, or collect with a scoop or as though with a scoop.

scoopwheel scoopwheels n
skophjul

scooter /ˈskuːtə(ɹ)/ scooters n
sparkcykel
A kick scooter or push scooter; a human-powered land vehicle with a handlebar, deck and wheels that is propelled by a rider pushing off the ground.
scooter vespa
An electric version of the kick scooter.
skoter moped
A motorscooter; a small motorcycle or moped with a step-through frame.

scope /ˈskoʊp/ /ˈskəʊp/ scopes n
omfattning
The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain.

scops owl scops owls n
dvärguv
A small European migratory owl, Otus scops, that winters in sub-Saharran Africa.

scorch /skɔɹt͡ʃ/ /skɔːtʃ/ v
bränna
(transitive) To burn the surface of something so as to discolour it

scorched more scorched most scorched adj
bränd
Dried, damaged or burnt by exposure to sunlight or heat.

scorched earth n
bränd jord brända jordens taktik

scorched-earth policy scorched-earth policies n
brända jordens taktik

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ scores n
poängställning poängsumma
The number of points accrued by each of the participants in a game, expressed as a ratio or a series of numbers.
resultat
The performance of an individual or group on an examination or test, expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol; a grade.
tjog
Twenty, 20.
partitur
(music) The written form of a musical composition showing all instrumental and vocal parts.
torsk
A prostitute's client.

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ v
skåra
(transitive) To cut a notch or a groove in a surface.
få
To achieve (a score) in e.g. a test.
mål måla näta
To earn points in a game.

scorer scorers n
målgörare
One who scores.
One who keeps track of scores in a game; a scorekeeper.

scorn /skɔɹn/ /skɔːn/ scorns n
förakt hån
(uncountable) Contempt or disdain.

scorn /skɔɹn/ /skɔːn/ v
förakta
(transitive) To feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.

scornful /ˈskɔɹnfəl/ /ˈskɔːnfəl/ more scornful most scornful adj
föraktfull
Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous.

scorpion /-pɪ.ən/ /ˈskɔɹ.pi.ən/ /ˈskɔː.pi.ən/ scorpions n
skorpion
Any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones, related to the spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting in the end.

scot-free /ˌskɑtˈfɹi/ /ˌskɒtˈfɹi/ adv
strafflös
(colloquial) Without consequences or penalties, free without payment.

scoundrel /ˈskaʊ̯ndɹəl/ scoundrels n
usling lymmel svinpäls
A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a person without honour or virtue.

scour /skaʊɹ/ /ˈskaʊə/ /ˈskaʊɚ/ v
skrubba skura
(transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
genomsöka
(transitive) To search an area thoroughly.
laxera
(transitive, veterinary medicine) To clear the digestive tract (of an animal) by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.

scourge /skɜɹd͡ʒ/ /skɜːd͡ʒ/ [skɔɹd͡ʒ] scourges n
gissel
(weaponry, chiefly, historical) A whip, often made of leather and having multiple tails; a lash.
gissel plåga
A source of persistent (and often widespread) pain and suffering or trouble, such as a cruel ruler, disease, pestilence, or war.

scout /skaʊt/ [skʌʊt] scouts n
spanare spejare
A person sent out to gain and bring in tidings; especially, one employed in war to gain information about the enemy and ground.
scout
A member of any number of youth organizations belonging to the international scout movement, such as the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the United States.

scout /skaʊt/ [skʌʊt] v
spana
(transitive, intransitive) To explore a wide terrain, as if on a search.

scouting /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/ scoutings n
scouting

scowl /skaʊl/ scowls n
bister uppsyn
The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowning; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown.

scramble /ˈskɹæmbl̩/ scrambles n
huggsexa rusch rusning
A rush or hurry, especially making use of the limbs against a surface.

scrambled egg scrambled eggs n
äggröra
(usually, in the plural) A dish made by beating and cooking eggs, sometimes mixed with milk, and typically stirred while cooking.

scrap /skɹæp/ scraps n
skrot
(uncountable) Discarded objects (especially metal) that may be dismantled to recover their constituent materials, junk.

scrap paper n
kladdpapper
Used paper, to be reused for jotting notes etc.

scrapbook scrapbooks n
urklippsbok
A book, similar to a notebook or journal, in which personal or family memorabilia and photos are collected and arranged.

scrape /skɹeɪp/ scrapes n
skrubbsår
A broad, shallow injury left by scraping (rather than a cut or a scratch).

scrape /skɹeɪp/ v
skrapa
(ambitransitive) To draw (an object, especially a sharp or angular one), along (something) while exerting pressure.
skrubba
(transitive) To injure or damage by rubbing across a surface.

scrape off v
skrapa av skrapa bort
(transitive) To remove something by a scraping action.

scrape together v
skrapa ihop
(idiomatic) To collect, assemble or gather small amounts (especially of money), from various sources, with some difficulty

scrapheap scrapheaps n
skräphög
A pile in which junk is discarded.

scrapyard scrapyards n
skrotupplag
A junkyard, a place where scrap is stored, discarded or resold.

scratch /skɹæt͡ʃ/ scratches n
repa rivsår
A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.

scratch /skɹæt͡ʃ/ v
klösa
To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
stryka
Hence, to remove, ignore, or delete.
riva klösa
To dig or scrape (a person's skin) with claws or fingernails in self-defense or with the intention to injure.

scratch card scratch cards n
skraplott
(gambling) A lottery ticket containing sections covered with an opaque waxy film which may be removed by scratching to reveal symbols that show whether or not a prize has been won.

scrawny /ˈskɹɑni/ /ˈskɹɔni/ /ˈskɹɔːni/ scrawnier scrawniest adj
tanig mager skraltig skranglig spinkig
Thin, malnourished, and weak.

scream /skɹim/ /skɹiːm/ screams n
skrik
A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.

scream /skɹim/ /skɹiːm/ v
skrika gasta
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, shout outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to screech, to shriek.

screamer /ˈskɹimɚ/ /ˈskɹiːmə/ screamers n
gapunge skrikapa skrikare
One who screams; one who shouts; one who sings harshly.
värnfågel
Any bird in the taxonomic family Anhimidae, endemic to South America, being large, bulky birds with a small downy head, long legs and large feet.

scree /skɹi/ /skɹiː/ screes n
taluskon
(uncountable) Loose stony debris on a slope. [from early 18th c.]

screen /skɹiːn/ [skɹ̥ʷɪi̯n] screens n
skärm
A physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous.
One of the individual regions of a video game, etc. divided into separate screens.
filmduk duk
The viewing surface or area of a movie, or moving picture or slide presentation.
skärm bildskärm
The informational viewing area of electronic devices, where output is displayed.

screen printing n
serigrafi silkscreentryck
A printing technique in which ink is forced through a woven mesh with an ink-blocking stencil on it.

screen time screen times n
skärmtid
The amount of time a person spends using screen-accessed technology (such as television, a computer, a smartphone, etc.).

screening /ˈskɹiːnɪŋ/ screenings n
screening
(by extension, uncountable) The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing#Noun, checking#Noun, or filtering#Noun processes, as:

screenplay /ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/ screenplays n
manuskript scenario
(authorship, cinematography) A script for a movie or a television show.

screensaver screensavers n
skärmsläckare
(software) A computer program that displays aesthetic patterns or images when the computer is not being used, originally intended to prevent screenburn.

screenshot /ˈskriːn.ʃɑt/ /ˈskriːn.ʃɒt/ screenshots n
skärmdump skärmbild
(computing) An image of computer or smartphone screen output at a given moment in time.

screenshot /ˈskriːn.ʃɑt/ /ˈskriːn.ʃɒt/ v
ta skärmbild ta skärmdump
(computing, transitive) To take a screenshot of something.

screenwriter screenwriters n
manusförfattare filmförfattare
One who writes for the screen, who writes drama for film or television; especially a professional who knows the conventions appropriate to such work.

screw /skɹuː/ screws n
propeller
(nautical) A ship's propeller.
skruv
A steam vessel propelled by a screw instead of wheels.
(slang, derogatory) An extortioner; a sharp bargainer; a skinflint.
knull
(vulgar, slang) Sexual intercourse; the act of screwing.

screw /skɹuː/ v
skruva
(transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a screw.
knulla
(ambitransitive, vulgar, slang) To have sexual intercourse with.

screw cap screw caps n
skruvkork
The cap of a bottle or jar which screws onto the threaded lip of the container.

screw thread screw threads n
gänga
(engineering) A helical ridge formed around a cylinder, or a helical groove formed around the inner wall of a bore, used mostly on fasteners and their connection points.

screwdriver screwdrivers n
skruvmejsel skruvdragare screwdriver
A hand tool or power tool which engages with the head of a screw and allows torque to be applied to turn the screw, thus driving it in or loosening it.

scribble /ˈskɹɪbəl/ v
krafsa
(ambitransitive) To write or draw carelessly and in a hurry.

scribe /skɹaɪb/ scribes n
skrivare
Someone who writes; a draughtsperson; a writer for another; especially, an official or public writer; an amanuensis, secretary, notary, or copyist.

scrimshaw /-ˌʃɑ/ /ˈskɹɪmʃɔː/ /ˈskɹɪmˌʃɔ/ scrimshaws n
scrimshaw
(countable) A small ornamental handicraft created by carving or engraving bone (originally whalebone or whales' teeth), ivory, or other materials, formerly produced by sailors on whaling ships to pass the time on long voyages. [from mid 19th c.]
(uncountable) The manufacture of small ornamental handicrafts by carving or engraving bone, ivory, or other materials, formerly by sailors on whaling ships to pass the time on long voyages. [from mid 19th c.]

script /skɹɪpt/ scripts n
handskrift
(countable, obsolete) A writing; a written document.
skrivstil
Written characters; style of writing.
manuskript manus
(countable) The written document containing the dialogue and action for a drama; the text of a stage play, movie, or other performance. Especially, the final form used for the performance itself.
skript
(computing) A file containing a list of user commands, allowing them to be invoked once to execute in sequence.
skript skrift
(linguistics) A system of writing adapted to a particular language or set of languages.

scripting language scripting languages n
skriptspråk

scriptorium /skɹɪpˈtɔɹ.i.əm/ /skɹɪpˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ scriptoria scriptoriums n
scriptorium skriptorium
(countable) A room set aside for the copying, writing, or illuminating of manuscripts and records, especially such a room in a monastery.

scroll /skɹoʊl/ scrolls n
bokrulle skriftrulle
A roll of paper or parchment; a writing formed into a roll.
(architectural element) An ornament formed of undulations giving off spirals or sprays, usually suggestive of plant form. Roman architectural ornament is largely of some scroll pattern.

scroll /skɹoʊl/ v
rulla
(transitive, computing, GUI) To change one's view of data on a computer's display by moving in gradual increments, typically using a scroll bar or a scroll wheel..

scroll bar scroll bars n
rullningslist
(computing, GUI) A graphical widget in the form of a horizontal or vertical bar, on the edges of a personal computer screen, that is used to move scrollable text or images.

scrotum /ˈskɹoʊ.təm/ /ˈskɹəʊ.təm/ scrota scrotums n
pung scrotum skrotum
(anatomy) The sac of skin and muscle that contains the testicles in most mammals.

scrub /skɹʌb/ v
skrubba
(transitive) To rub hard; to wash with rubbing; usually, to rub with a wet brush, or with something coarse or rough, for the purpose of cleaning or brightening

scrubbing brush scrubbing brushes n
skurborste
A short brush with stiff bristles, held in the hand, used for scrubbing floors etc.

scrubby scrubbier scrubbiest adj
risig snårig
Covered with or consisting of scrub.

scruff /skɹʌf/ scruffs n
nackskinnet
The loose skin at the back of the neck of some animals.

scruffy /ˈskɹaf.i/ /ˈskɹʌf.i/ scruffier scruffiest adj
ovårdad sjabbig tilltufsad
Untidy in appearance.

scrum /skɹʌm/ scrums n
klunga
A tightly-packed and disorderly crowd of people.

scrump /ˈskɹʌmp/ v
palla
To steal fruit, especially apples, from a garden or orchard.

scrumptious /ˈskɹʌm(p)ʃəs/ more scrumptious most scrumptious adj
delikat läcker mumsig utsökt smarrig smaskens
Of food: delectable, delicious.

scrunch /skɹʌnt͡ʃ/ scrunches n
knaster krasande
A crunching noise.

scrunch /skɹʌnt͡ʃ/ v
knyckla ihop krossa skrynkla ihop
(transitive) To crumple and squeeze to make more compact.

scrunchie /ˈskɹʌnt͡ʃi/ scrunchies n
hårsnodd
A small elasticated ring of fabric placed around long hair to hold it in place behind the head.

scrupulous /ˈskɹuː.pjə.ləs/ more scrupulous most scrupulous adj
betänksam försiktig grundlig noggrann nogräknad omsorgsfull
Exactly and carefully conducted.
Having scruples or compunctions.
Precise; exact or strict.
Wrongly feeling guilt or anxiety about one’s morality; suffering from scrupulosity.

scrutinize /ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/ /ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz/ v
granska lusläsa mönstra nagelfara skärskåda syna
(transitive) To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.

scuff mark scuff marks n
skavmärke
A mark on something caused by something else scuffing against it.

scuffle /ˈskʌfəl/ scuffles n
handgemäng slagsmål
A rough, disorderly fight or struggle at close quarters.

scull /skʌl/ sculls n
åra
A single oar mounted at the stern of a boat and moved from side to side to propel the boat forward.
One of a pair of oars handled by a single rower.
singelsculler
A small rowing boat, for one person.

scullery maid scullery maids n
köksa
(historical, in large houses) A domestic servant, of lowest status, whose job is to wash dishes and do other menial chores.

sculpin /ˈskʌlpɪn/ sculpins n
simpa
A small fish of the family Cottidae, usually lacking scales. Often found on river bottoms and in tidal pools.

sculpt /skʌlpt/ v
skulptera
(intransitive) To work as a sculptor.

sculptor /ˈskʌlptɚ/ sculptors n
skulptör bildhuggare
A person who sculpts; an artist who produces sculpture.

sculpture /ˈskʌlptj(ʊ)ə/ /ˈskʌlpt͡ʃə/ /ˈskʌlpt͡ʃɚ/ sculptures n
skulptur bildformning bildhuggarkonst bildhuggeri plastik skulpturkonst
(countable) A three dimensional work of art created by shaping malleable objects and letting them harden or by chipping away pieces from a rock (sculpting).
bildformning bildhuggarkonst bildhuggeri plastik skulpturkonst
Works of art created by sculpting, as a group.

scum /skʌm/ scums n
avskum as jävel kräk
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.

scupper /ˈskʌp.ə/ /ˈskʌp.ɚ/ scuppers n
spygatt
(nautical) A drainage hole on the deck of a ship.

scupper /ˈskʌp.ə/ /ˈskʌp.ɚ/ v
kullkasta omintetgöra stjälpa stäcka sänka torpedera
(British) Thwart or destroy, especially something belonging or pertaining to another.

scurry /ˈskɜɹ.i/ /ˈskʌɹ.i/ v
kila
To run with quick light steps, to scamper.

scurvy /ˈskɜːvi/ /ˈskɝvi/ scurvies n
skörbjugg
(disease) A disease caused by insufficient intake of vitamin C, leading to the formation of livid spots on the skin, spongy gums, loosening of the teeth and bleeding into the skin and from almost all mucous membranes.

scurvy-grass scurvy-grasses n
skörbjuggsört
Any of several European plants, of the genus Cochlearia, formerly believed useful in treating scurvy.

scutch /skʌt͡ʃ/ scutches n
skäkta skäktkniv
(countable) A wooden implement shaped like a large knife used to separate the valuable fibres of flax or hemp by beating them and scraping from it the woody or coarse portions.

scutch /skʌt͡ʃ/ v
skäkta
To separate the woody fibre from (flax, hemp, etc.) by beating; to swingle.

scutching sword scutching swords n
skäktkniv skäktsvärd
(historical) A beating instrument for scutching flax by hand.

scute /skjuːt/ scutes n
fjäll sköld
(zoology) A horny, chitinous, or bony external plate or scale, as on the shell of a turtle or the skin of crocodiles.

scuttle /ˈskʌ.təl/ [ˈskʌ.təɫ] [ˈskʌ.tɫ̩] [ˈskʌ.ɾəɫ] [ˈskʌ.ɾɫ̩] scuttles n
kolhink
A container like an open bucket (usually to hold and carry coal).
lucka
A small hatch or opening in a boat, sometimes one used for draining water from open deck.

scuttle /ˈskʌ.təl/ [ˈskʌ.təɫ] [ˈskʌ.tɫ̩] [ˈskʌ.ɾəɫ] [ˈskʌ.ɾɫ̩] v
borra i sank
(transitive) To deliberately sink one's ship or boat by any means, usually by order of the vessel's commander or owner.

scythe /ˈsaɪð/ /ˈsaɪθ/ scythes n
lie
An instrument for mowing grass, grain, etc. by hand, composed of a long, curving blade with a sharp concave edge, fastened to a long handle called a snath. [before 10th century]
(historical) A scythe-shaped blade attached to ancient war chariots.
(cartomancy) The tenth Lenormand card.

scythe /ˈsaɪð/ /ˈsaɪθ/ v
slå slå med lie
(transitive) To cut off as with a scythe; to mow. [from 1590s]

sea /seɪ/ /siː/ seas n
hav sjö
The ocean; the continuous body of salt water covering a majority of the Earth's surface.

sea anchor sea anchors n
drivankare
(nautical) A parachute-like device designed to slow down the speed of a drifting ship or boat and to keep its bow pointing to the wind.

sea anemone sea anemones n
havsanemon anemon
Any of many polyps, of the order Actiniaria, which occurs in marine and estuarine habitats, and which captures its food using tentacles.

sea bass /ˈsiːbæs/ sea bass sea basses n
havsabborre
Any of various species of saltwater fish in various families, or a specimen thereof, in several families in order Perciformes

sea bluebell sea bluebells n
ostronört
Mertensia maritima, a flowering plant in the genus Boraginaceae.

sea buckthorn sea buckthorns n
havtorn
Any deciduous shrub of the genus Hippophae.

sea cow sea cows n
sirendjur sjöko
Any of several marine mammals of the order Sirenia, including the manatee and dugong.

sea cucumber sea cucumbers n
sjögurka
An echinoderm of the class Holothuroidea, with an elongated body and leathery skin.

sea ear /ˈsiː ɪə̯/ /ˈsiː ɪɹ/ sea ears n
havsöra
An abalone (of the genus Haliotis)

sea hare sea hares n
sjöhare
Any member of the order Aplysiamorpha or Anaspidea, large marine gastropod molluscs with a soft internal shell made of protein.

sea holly sea hollies n
martorn
The plant Eryngium maritimum.

sea horse sea horses n
sjöhäst
Any of various small marine fish of the genus Hippocampus that have a horselike head and swim upright.

sea ice n
havsis
Frozen seawater.

sea lettuce sea lettuces n
havssallat
Any of several edible seaweeds of the genus Ulva.

sea level sea levels n
havsnivå
The nominal height of the surface of the oceans above which heights of geographical features and aircraft flight levels are measured.

sea lily sea lilies n
sjölilja
Any of several stalked crinoids, which use the stalk to fix themselves in the bottom of the sea.

sea lion /ˈsiː ˈlaɪən/ /ˈsiːˌlaɪən/ sea lions n
sjölejon
A marine mammal of any of several genera in the family Otariidae (the eared seals).

sea monster sea monsters n
havsvidunder havsmonster sjöodjur
(mythological creature) A large and aggressive creature living in or under the sea that attacks ships.

sea onion sea onions n
sjölök
A sea squill (Drimia maritima), a plant native to Mediterranean and adjoining coasts.
norsk blåstjärna
A spring squill (Scilla verna), a plant of Atlantic Europe.

sea otter sea otters n
havsutter
A marine mammal native to the northern Pacific Ocean, Enhydra lutris.

sea salt sea salts n
havssalt
salt prepared by evaporating seawater.

sea serpent sea serpents n
havsmonster sjöorm
Any unidentified sea monster, especially one resembling a snake or dragon.

sea squirt sea squirts n
sjöpung
Any sessile tunicate, of the class Ascidiacea, which squirts water from two openings when touched; they are filter feeders

sea stack /ˈsi ˌstæk/ /ˈsiː ˌstæk/ sea stacks n
rauk
(chiefly, Britain, geology) A pillar of rock that rises from the ocean, formed by surrounding softer ground eroding away.

sea turtle sea turtles n
havssköldpadda
Any turtle that inhabits oceans.

sea urchin /ˈsi ˌɝtʃɪ̈n/ sea urchins n
sjöborre
Any of many marine echinoderms, of the class Echinoidea, commonly found in shallow water, having a complex chewing structure named Aristotle's lantern.

sea-worthy /ˈsiːwɜːði/ /ˈsiːwɝði/ more sea-worthy most sea-worthy adj
sjövärdig
Fit for service at sea.

seabed seabeds n
havsbotten
The floor or bottom of the sea or ocean.

seabird /ˈsiːbɜː(ɹ)d/ seabirds n
havsfågel
Any bird that spends most of its time in coastal waters or over the oceans.

seaborgium /siːˈbɔːɹɡiəm/ n
seaborgium
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Sg) with atomic number 106

seadog seadogs n
sjöbjörn
A sailor accustomed to the sea.

seafarer seafarers n
sjöfarare
One who travels by sea.

seafloor seafloors n
havsbotten sjöbotten
The bottom of a sea or ocean.

seafloor spreading seafloor spreadings n
havsbottenspridning oceanbottenspridning
(geology) The outward movement of the seafloor from central underwater ridges as a result of plate tectonics; the major cause of continental drift.

seafood /ˈsiːfuːd/ seafoods n
fisk och skaldjur
Fish, shellfish, seaweed, and other edible aquatic life.

seagoing adj
sjögående
Made for, fit for sailing on, or used on the high seas.

seagrass seagrasses n
sjögräs
Any of various grass-like marine plants that grow underwater in salt water.

seal /siːl/ seals n
säl
A pinniped (Pinnipedia), particularly an earless seal (true seal) or eared seal.
sigill
A stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax.
A design or insignia usually associated with an organization or an official role.
Something which will be visibly damaged if a covering or container is opened, and which may or may not bear an official design.
A tight closure, secure against leakage.

seam /siːm/ seams n
söm
(sewing) A folded-back and stitched piece of fabric; especially, the stitching that joins two or more pieces of fabric.

seam allowance /ˈsiːm əˌlaʊ.ənts/ seam allowances n
sömsmån
(sewing) The part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a sewing pattern outside the seam.

seamanship /ˈsiː.mənˌʃɪp/ seamanships n
sjömanskap
(nautical) Skill in, and knowledge of, the work of navigating, maintaining, and operating a vessel at sea.

seamark seamarks n
sjömärke
Any elevated object on land which serves as a guide to mariners, such as a hill or steeple.
A beacon, buoy, etc. placed in the sea to aid navigation.

seamless adj
sömlös
(not comparable) Having no seams.

seamster seamsters seamstress n
sömmare
A person who sews clothes professionally

seamstress /ˈsiːm(p).stɹɪs/ /ˈsɛm(p).stɹɪs/ seamstresses n
sömmerska
A woman who sews clothes professionally.

seaplane seaplanes n
sjöflygplan
(aircraft, nautical) Any aircraft capable of taking off from, and alighting on the surface of water.

sear /sɪə(ɹ)/ /sɪɚ/ sears n
spänntand spärr
Part of a gun that retards the hammer until the trigger is pulled.

sear /sɪə(ɹ)/ /sɪɚ/ v
bränna sveda
(transitive) To char, scorch, or burn the surface of (something) with a hot instrument.

search /sɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ searches n
sökning sökande
An attempt to find something.

search /sɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ v
söka genomsöka
(transitive) To look in (a place) for something.
söka leta
(intransitive, followed by "for") To look thoroughly.

search box search boxes n
sökruta
(computing) A text box for the input of text to be searched for in a database, on the Internet, etc.

search engine search engines n
sökmotor
(computing) An application that searches for, and retrieves, data based on some criteria, especially one that searches the Internet for documents containing specified words.

search engine optimization n
sökmotoroptimering
(internet) The use of various techniques to improve a web site's ranking in search engines in the hopes of attracting more visitors.

search party search parties n
skallgångskedja
A group of people who search for someone or something lost.

search warrant search warrants n
husrannsakningsorder
(legal) A court order in the form of a warrant, authorizing the search of a home and/or other privacy-protected place(s), notably to seek unlawful possessions, evidence etc. as part of a judicial inquiry

searchlight searchlights n
sökljus
A light source that projects a bright beam of light in any direction, generally for military use.

searocket searockets n
marviol
Any of various flowering plants in the genus Cakile

seascape seascapes n
havsbild havsmålning
A piece of art that depicts the sea or shoreline.

seashell seashells n
musselskal snäcka
The empty shell of a marine mollusk.

seashore /ˈsiːʃo(ː)ɹ/ /ˈsiːʃoə/ /ˈsiːʃɔɹ/ /ˈsiːʃɔː/ seashores n
havskust
The coastal land bordering a sea or an ocean.

seasick /siːsɪk/ more seasick most seasick adj
sjösjuk rörelsessjuk
Suffering from sickness, nausea or dizziness due to the motion of a ship at sea.

seasickness /ˈsiːsɪk.nəs/ seasicknesses n
sjösjuka
Nausea, dizziness etc caused by the motion of a ship; a form of motion sickness.

seaside resort seaside resorts n
badort
A coastal location specialising in catering for holidays (vacations).

season /ˈsiː.zən/ seasons n
årstid säsong
A part of a year when something particular happens.
säsong årstid
(North America, Australia, broadcasting) A group of episodes of a television or radio program broadcast in regular intervals with a long break between each group, usually with one year between the beginning of each.

season /ˈsiː.zən/ v
krydda
(transitive) To flavour food with spices, herbs or salt.

seasonal affective disorder n
årstidsbunden depression
(psychology) A form of depression associated with the lack of natural light during the winter months.

seasonal worker seasonal workers n
säsongsarbetare

seasoned /ˈsiːzənd/ more seasoned most seasoned adj
erfaren rutinerad van
Experienced, especially in terms of a profession or a hobby

seasoning seasonings n
krydda
(cooking) Something used to add taste or flavour to food, such as salt and pepper or other condiment, herb or spice.

seat /siːt/ seats n
plats sittplats
A place in which to sit.
sits sittplats
The part of a piece of clothing (usually pants or trousers) covering the buttocks.
säte
The horizontal portion of a chair or other furniture designed for sitting.
The location of a governing body.
(figuratively) A membership in an organization, particularly a representative body.
(law, E&W) One of a series of departmental placements given to a trainee solicitor as part of their training contract.
säte stuss
The part of an object or individual (usually the buttocks) directly involved in sitting.

seat belt seat belts n
säkerhetsbälte bilbälte
A restraining belt attached to a vehicle seat and fastened around occupants in order to keep them in place and decelerate them smoothly rather than suddenly in an accident, mitigating the risk of injury from uncontrolled impact with injurious objects.

seat reservation ticket seat reservation tickets n
platsbiljett
(This entry is a translation hub.) A ticket with guaranteed firm seating in a bus or train

seawater seawaters n
havsvatten
The saltwater of a sea or ocean.

seaweed seaweeds n
tång sjögräs
Any of numerous marine plants and algae, such as a kelp.

seawolf seawolves n
havskatt
A strong-jawed North Atlantic fish of wolffish family Anarhichadidae, Anarhichas lupus.

seaworthiness n
sjövärdighet
(nautical) The property of a watercraft that makes it fit to go to sea.

seaworthy /ˈsiːwɜːði/ /ˈsiːwɝði/ seaworthier seaworthiest adj
sjöduglig sjövärdig
Fit for service at sea.

sebaceous gland sebaceous glands n
talgkörtel
(anatomy) A gland of the skin which secretes an oily substance, sebum, usually into a hair follicle near the surface of the skin.

sebum /ˈsibm̩/ seba sebums n
talg
(physiology) A thick oily substance, secreted by the sebaceous glands of the skin, that consists of fat, keratin and cellular debris.

secede /sɪˈsiːd/ v
utträda
(intransitive) To split from or to withdraw from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation.
(transitive, uncommon) To split or to withdraw one or more constituent entities from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation.

secession /səˈsɛʃən/ secessions n
secession utbrytning utträde
The act of seceding.

secluded /səˈkluːdɪd/ more secluded most secluded adj
avskild
Hidden, isolated, remote.

seclusion /səˈkluːʒən/ seclusions n
avskildhet
The act of secluding, shutting out or keeping apart.
The state of being secluded or shut out, as from company, society, the world, etc.; solitude.

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ adj
andra
Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.

second /səˈkɑnd/ /səˈkɒnd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ seconds n
sekundant sekond stödjande
One who supports another in a contest or combat, such as a dueller's assistant.
stödjande
One who supports or seconds a motion, or the act itself, as required in certain meetings to pass judgement etc.

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ seconds n
sekund ögonblick bågsekund
A unit of time historically and commonly defined as a sixtieth of a minute which the International System of Units more precisely defines as the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of radiation corresponding to the transition between two hyperfine levels of caesium-133 in a ground state at a temperature of absolute zero and at rest.
sekund bågsekund
A unit of angle equal to one-sixtieth of a minute of arc or one part in 3600 of a degree.
sekund ögonblick
(informal) A short, indeterminate amount of time.

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ seconds n
tvåa
Something that is number two in a series.
The place that is next below or after first in a race or contest.
andrahandsvara utskottsvara
(usually, in the plural) A manufactured item that, though still usable, fails to meet quality control standards.
andra chans
A chance or attempt to achieve what should have been done the first time, usually indicating success this time around. (See second-guess.)
tvåan
The second gear of an engine.

second /səˈkɑnd/ /səˈkɒnd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ v
bifalla instämma sekundera stödja
(Should we move, merge or split(+) this sense?) (transitive) To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (This may come from etymology 1 above.)

second cousin second cousins n
småkusin syssling A-kusin andrakusin nästkusin tremänning
A grandchild of a grandparent's sibling.
A relative who has with the other person only two great-grandparents in common, but where the parents and grandparents are different.

second cousin once removed second cousins once removed n
sysslingbarn
A child of a second cousin.
A second cousin of a parent.

second derivative second derivatives n
andraderivata

second fiddle second fiddles n
spela andrafiolen

second hand /ˈsɛkənd ˌhænd/ second hands n
sekundvisare
On a clock or watch, the hand or pointer that shows the number of seconds that have passed.

second helping second helpings n
påtår (coffee)
A second portion of the same thing, usually of food; seconds; refill.

second language second languages n
andraspråk
A language that is spoken by someone but is not their mother tongue.

second of arc seconds of arc n
bågsekund
An angle, one sixtieth (1/60th) of a minute of arc or one 3600th of a degree.

second person second persons n
andra person
(grammar) The form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is the audience. In English, the second person is used with the pronouns thou and you. In many languages the singular, applying to one person, and plural, applying to several people, are distinct.

second-hand smoke n
passiv rökning
The smoke from cigarettes, especially in an enclosed environment, in which any individual, including non-smokers could breathe.

secondary market secondary markets n
andrahandsmarknad
(finance) The financial market for trading of securities that have already been issued in an initial private or public offering.

secondhand /ˈsɛk(ə)nd hand/ adj
begagnad
(of goods) Not new; previously owned and used by another.

seconds /ˈsɛk.əndz/ /ˈsɛk.ənts/ /ˈsɛkəndz/ n
backning
A second helping of food for one person, or refill of coffee or other drink.

secret /ˈsiːkɹət/ /ˈsiːkɹɛt/ /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ more secret most secret adj
hemlig hemlighet
Being or kept hidden. [from late 14th c.]

secret /ˈsiːkɹət/ /ˈsiːkɹɛt/ /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ secrets n
hemlighet
(countable) A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden. [from late 14th c.]

secret agent secret agents n
hemlig agent
A member of an intelligence agency whose identity or affiliation is kept confidential.

secret police n
hemlig polis
A police force operating in secrecy and outside the normal boundaries of law and hidden from the public, usually in support of a totalitarian government's political policies to suppress political dissent through the use of methods including intimidation, violence, and surveillance. [1823]

secret service secret services n
säkerhetspolis säkerhetstjänst
A governmental agency that deals with espionage and other acts of secrecy.

secretarial more secretarial most secretarial adj
sekreterar-
Connected with a secretary's work.

secretariat /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛəɹɪət/ /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛɹi.ət/ secretariats n
sekretariat
The office or department of a government secretary.

secretary /ˈsɛk.(ɹ)əˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈsɛk.ɹə.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛk.ɹə.tɹi/ [ˈsɛk.(ɹ)əˌtʰɛɹ.i] secretaries n
sekreterare
A person who keeps records, takes notes and handles general clerical work.
A managerial or leading position in certain non-profit organizations, such as political parties, trade unions, international organizations.
(US) A type of desk, secretary desk; a secretaire.
A secretary bird, a bird of the species Sagittarius serpentarius.
minister sekreterare
(often, capitalized) The head of a department of government.

secretary bird /ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹɪ bɜːd/ secretary birds n
sekreterarfågel
A large terrestrial bird of prey, Sagittarius serpentarius, native to Africa with very long legs that preys on reptiles, especially snakes.

secretion /sɪˈkriːʃ(ə)n/ secretions n
sekret
(countable) any substance that is secreted by an organism
insöndring sekretion utsöndring
(uncountable) the act of secreting a substance, especially from a gland

secretive /ˈsiːkɹətɪv/ /ˈsiːkɹɪtɪv/ more secretive most secretive adj
hemlighetsfull
Having an inclination to secrecy

sect /sɛkt/ sects n
sekt
An offshoot of a larger religion or denomination.

sectarianism /sɛkˈtɛɹ.i.ən.ɪz.əm/ sectarianisms n
sekterism
Rigid adherence to a particular sect, denomination, ideology, or party.

section sign section signs n
paragraftecken
The symbol §, used to refer to a particular section of a document, such as a legal code.

sector /ˈsɛk.təɹ/ sectors n
sektor
A field of economic activity.

secular /ˈsɛkjələɹ/ /ˈsɛkjʊlə/ more secular most secular adj
sekulär världslig
Not specifically religious; lay or civil, as opposed to clerical.
långsamt skeende sekulär
Continuing over a long period of time, long-term.

secularize v
sekularisera förvärldsliga
(transitive) To make secular.

securely /səˈkjɔːli/ /səˈkjɝli/ /səˈkjʊəli/ /səˈkjʊɹli/ more securely most securely adv
säkert tryggt
(manner) In a secure manner; without fear or apprehension; without danger

securitization /sɪˈkjʊəɹɪtʌɪzeɪʃən/ securitizations n
värdepapperisering
(commerce, finance) The fact or process of securitizing assets; the conversion of loans into securities, usually in order to sell them on to other investors.

security /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/ /səˈkjʊɹ.ɪˌti/ /sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /sɪˈkjʊəɹəti/ [səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌɾi] [səˈkjʊɹ.ɪˌɾi] securities n
säkerhet trygghet trygghetskänsla
(uncountable) The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
skydd säkerhetsåtgärd
(countable) Something that secures.
säkerhetstjänst vaktbolag
An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.
säkerhet borgen garanti
(legal) Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.
värdepapper
(finance, often, in plural) A tradeable financial asset, such as a share of stock.W
säkerhet
(finance) Property etc. temporarily relinquished to guarantee repayment of a loan.

security blanket security blankets n
snuttefilt
A blanket that one uses to have a secure feeling or reduced anxiety, usually in the early years of life.
Any object one uses to have a sense of security or reduced anxiety.

security guard security guards n
ordningsvakt säkerhetsvakt
A person who is employed to provide security for people or property.

security hole security holes n
säkerhetshål
(computer security) A security vulnerability in a computer system.

security service security services n
säkerhetstjänst
A government organization established to protect its nation and its secrets from enemies.

sedan /səˈdæn/ sedans n
sedan
An enclosed windowed chair suitable for a single occupant, carried by at least two porters, in equal numbers in front and behind, using wooden rails that passed through metal brackets on the sides of the chair.
(US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand) An automobile designed in a configuration with separate compartments for engine space, driver/passenger space and luggage space.

sedan chair sedan chairs n
bärstol
A small litter or palanquin, seating a single person, often borne on two poles and carried by two people.

sedation sedations n
sövning
The act of sedating, especially by use of sedatives.

sedative /ˈsɛdətɪv/ more sedative most sedative adj
lugnande sövande
(pharmaceutical effect) Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing

sedative /ˈsɛdətɪv/ sedatives n
lugnande medel sömnmedel
(pharmaceutical drug) An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.

sedentary /ˈsɛd.ən.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛd.ən.tɛɹ.i/ /ˈsɛd.ən.tɹi/ more sedentary most sedentary adj
stillasittande
(medicine, of a job, lifestyle, etc.) Not moving much; sitting around.

sedge /sɛd͡ʒ/ sedges n
halvgräs
Any plant of the family Cyperaceae.

sedge warbler sedge warblers n
sävsångare
A small European warbler, Acrocephalus schoenobaenus, family Acrocephalidae, that winters in sub-Saharan Africa

sedimentary rock sedimentary rocks n
sedimentbergart sedimentär bergart
(geology) One of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth; formed by the deposition of either the weathered remains of other rocks, the results of biological activity, or precipitation from solution.

sedition /sɛˈdɪ.ʃən/ seditions n
uppvigling
Organized incitement of rebellion or civil disorder against authority or the state, usually by speech or writing.
Insurrection or rebellion.

seditionary seditionaries n
orosstiftare uppviglare
An inciter or promoter of sedition; a seditionist.

seduce /sɪˈd(j)uːs/ /sɪˈdjuːs/ v
förleda
(transitive) To beguile or lure (someone) away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct; to lead astray. [1520s]
förföra förleda
(transitive) To entice or induce (someone) to engage in a sexual relationship. [1550s]

seductive /sɪˈdʌktɪv/ more seductive most seductive adj
förförisk
Attractive, alluring, tempting.

seductress seductor seductresses n
förförerska
A woman who seduces.

sedulous /ˈsɛdjʊ-/ /ˈsɛd͡ʒələs/ /ˈsɛd͡ʒʊləs/ more sedulous most sedulous adj
flitig trägen oförtruten
Of a person: diligent in application or pursuit; constant and persevering in business or in endeavours to effect a goal; steadily industrious.

see /ˈsi/ /ˈsiː/ sees n
stift stiftstad
a diocese, archdiocese; a region of a church, generally headed by a bishop, especially an archbishop.

see /ˈsi/ /ˈsiː/ v
se
(transitive) To perceive or detect someone or something with the eyes, or as if by sight.
förstå se
(figuratively) To understand.

see Naples and die proverb
se Neapel och sedan dö
One can die at peace after having seen Naples, Italy, nothing else on Earth surpassing its beauty.

see also phraseologicalUnit
se även
A suggestion that other topics of study are related to a current topic.

see off v
vinka av
To accompany someone to a point of departure; to ensure someone departs safely.

see red v
se rött
(idiomatic) To become enraged, angry, or irritated.

see sense v
ta sitt förnuft till fånga

see the forest for the trees v
inte se skogen för alla träd
(idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) To discern an overall pattern from a mass of detail; to see the big picture, or the broader, more general situation.

see through v
genomskåda
(transitive, idiomatic) To recognize someone's true motives or character.

see you /ˈsiː juː/ /ˈsiː jə/ phraseologicalUnit
vi ses
(informal) see you later

see you later phraseologicalUnit
vi ses ses senare vi ses senare
(idiomatic) A phrase used at parting, and not necessarily implying that the person being addressed will be seen later by the speaker.

see you later alligator phraseologicalUnit
tack och hej leverpastej
(slang) au revoir, see you soon

see you soon interjection
ses snart vi ses snart
Goodbye; something said at a farewell, not necessarily literally meaning that the speaker will see the hearer(s) again.

see you tomorrow phraseologicalUnit
syns i morgon syns imorgon vi ses i morgon vi ses imorgon vi syns i morgon vi syns imorgon
Used as a farewell, stating that the speaker and interlocutor(s) will see each other the next day.

seed /siːd/ seeds n
frö
(countable) Any small seed-like fruit.
(countable, figurative) A precursor.
(now, _, rare) Offspring, descendants, progeny.
sperma säd
(uncountable) Semen.
seedning
The competitor or team occupying a given seed. (seed position)

seed /siːd/ v
seeda
(sports, gaming) To allocate a seeding to a competitor.

seed potato seed potatoes n
sättpotatis utsädespotatis
A potato, usually with tiny shoots (chits), which is planted in the ground in order to grow a potato plant.

seeding /ˈsiːdɪŋ/ seedings n
seedning utlottning
(sports, games) The arrangement of positions in a tournament.

seeing is believing proverb
det tror jag när jag ser det
(idiomatic) You need to see something to believe it; visible facts cannot be denied.

seek /siːk/ v
söka leta
(transitive) To try to reach or come to; to go to; to resort to.

seek and ye shall find proverb
sök och du skall finna sök och ni skall finna
Something can be found if it is looked for.
sök och ni skall finna
Effort will be rewarded.

seem /siːm/ v
verka förefalla synas tyckas
(copulative) To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.

seemly /ˈsiːmli/ seemlier seemliest adj
passande
(of behavior) Appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.

seep /siːp/ v
sippra
(transitive) (of a crack etc.) To allow a liquid to pass through, to leak.

seer /sɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈsiːə(ɹ)/ seers n
siare sierska
One who foretells the future; a clairvoyant, prophet, soothsayer or diviner.

seeress seeresses n
sierska spågumma spåkvinna
A female seer.

seesaw /ˈsi.sɔ/ /ˈsiː.sɑː/ /ˈsiː.sɔː/ seesaws n
gungbräda gungbräde
A structure composed of a plank, balanced in the middle, used as a game in which one person goes up as the other goes down.

seethe /sið/ /siːð/ v
sjuda
Of a liquid or other substance, or a container holding it: to be boiled (vigorously); to become boiling hot.

segment /sɛɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈsɛɡ.mənt/ /ˈsɛɡmɛnt/ v
segmentera
(ambitransitive) To divide into segments or sections.

segregate /ˈsɛɡɹəɡət/ /ˈsɛɡɹəˌɡeɪt/ v
segregera
(transitive) To separate, especially by social policies that directly or indirectly keep races or ethnic groups apart.

segregation /sɛɡɹəˈɡeɪ̯ʃən/ segregations n
segregation
The setting apart or separation of things or people, as a natural process, a manner of organizing people that may be voluntary or enforced by law.
(sociology) The separation of people (geographically, residentially, or in businesses, public transit, etc) into various categories which occurs due to social forces (culture, etc).

segue /ˈsɛɡweɪ/ segues n
övergång
An instance of segueing, a transition.

sei whale sei whales n
sejval
A whale of the rorqual family (Balaenoptera borealis).

seine /seɪn/ seines n
not vad
A long net having floats attached at the top and sinkers (weights) at the bottom, used in shallow water for catching fish.

seismic /ˈsaɪzmɪk/ more seismic most seismic adj
seismisk
Related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth.

seismologist seismologists n
seismolog
A person who is skilled at, professes, or practices seismology.

seize /siːz/ v
gripa fånga tillskansa
(transitive) To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

seize the day v
fånga dagen
(idiomatic) To enjoy the present and not worry about the future; to live for the moment.

seizure /ˈsi.ʒɚ/ /ˈsizjʊɚ/ /ˈsiː.ʒə(ɹ)/ [ˈsɪi.ʒə(ɹ)] seizures n
anfall
A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).

sejant /ˈsi.dʒənt/ adj
sittande
(heraldry) Seated, sitting.

selcouth /sɛlˈkuːθ/ more selcouth most selcouth adj
besynnerlig egendomlig vidunderlig
(now, _, rare) Strange, unusual, rare; unfamiliar; marvellous, wondrous.

seldom /ˈsɛldəm/ more seldom most seldom seldomer seldomest adv
sällan
Infrequently, rarely.

select /sɪˈlɛkt/ v
välja välja ut utvälja
To choose one or more elements of a set, especially a set of options.

selected /sɪˈlɛktɪd/ adj
vald
That have been selected or chosen.

selection /səˈlɛkʃən/ selections n
val
urval selektion
The process or act of selecting.

selenium /səˈliːni.əm/ /sɪˈliːni.əm/ seleniums n
selen
A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Se) with an atomic number of 34, used mainly in glassmaking and pigments and as a semiconductor.

selenocentric adj
selenocentrisk
(astronomy) Having the moon at the center.

selenology /sɛliːˈnɒləd͡ʒɪ/ selenologies n
selenologi
(chiefly) The scientific study of the Moon’s movements in the heavens and the kinetic influences it has upon and it receives from other astronomical bodies.

self /sɛf/ /sɛlf/ selfs selves n
själv
An individual person as the object of the person's own reflective consciousness (plural selves).

self-abasement self-abasements n
självförnedring
The abasement of oneself.

self-actualization self-actualizations n
självförverkligande
Psychological development that can be achieved when all basic and mental needs are fulfilled. [1950 to date]

self-adhesive adj
självhäftande
adhesive

self-assertion n
självbekräftelse självhävdelse
The aggressive advancement of one's own opinions or wishes.

self-assessment self-assessments n
självskattning
assessment of oneself (especially of one's income tax)

self-assurance n
självsäkerhet
Synonym of self-confidence: the state or quality of being confident in oneself.

self-assured more self-assured most self-assured adj
självsäker
confident in one's own abilities

self-awareness n
självinsikt självförnimmelse självkännedom
The state or property of being self-aware; state of being aware of oneself as an individual.

self-care n
egenvård
The care given to oneself, especially to maintain one's physical or psychological well-being.

self-censorship self-censorships n
självcensur
The act of censoring one's own work or what one says without overt pressure from any specific party or institution of authority, often for fear of sanctions.

self-confidence self-confidences n
självförtroende
The state or degree of being self-confident: believing in one's own abilities.

self-confident more self-confident most self-confident adj
självsäker
Confident in one's own abilities.

self-conscious more self-conscious most self-conscious adj
självmedveten
Aware of oneself as an individual being.

self-consciousness n
självmedvetenhet
The awareness of the self as an entity.
förlägenhet
Shyness; a feeling of unease in social situations.

self-control /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/ /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹəʊl/ self-controls n
självkontroll självbehärskning
The ability to control one's desires and impulses; willpower.

self-critical /sɛlfˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ more self-critical most self-critical adj
självkritisk
Capable of criticizing oneself; able to find mistakes and possibilities for improvement in one's own work.

self-criticism n
självkritik
Criticism of oneself.

self-deception self-deceptions n
självbedrägeri
The act of fooling oneself, of willfully not accepting the obvious.

self-defense self-defenses n
självförsvar
The means of defending oneself from physical attack.
nödvärn
(legal) The right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, which can be used as justification in several charges including murder, assault, and battery.

self-deprecating /ˌsɛlfˈdɛpɹəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ more self-deprecating most self-deprecating adj
självironisk
Expressing disapproval of oneself.

self-deprecation n
självironi
The disparagement of one's own self.

self-destruction self-destructions n
självförstörelse
The voluntary destruction of something by itself.

self-determination /ˌsɛlfdɪˌtɜː(ɹ)mɪˈneɪʃən/ n
självbestämmande
(politics) The political independence of a people

self-discipline n
självdisciplin
Control of oneself, willpower.

self-disciplined more self-disciplined most self-disciplined adj
självdisciplinerad
Having self-discipline; in control of oneself and one's actions.

self-distance self-distances n
självdistans
The ability to critically reflect on oneself and one's relations from an external perspective.

self-driving adj
självkörande
Of a motor vehicle: equipped with sensors and computer technology to allow it to drive without a human operator.

self-educated v
självlärd
having learned without the direction of a teacher

self-effacing more self-effacing most self-effacing adj
självutplånande
Shy, extremely humble and modest; making oneself seem unnoticeable.

self-esteem /ˌsɛlf.əˈstiːm/ self-esteems n
självkänsla
Confidence in one's own worth; self-respect.

self-evident adj
självklar
Obviously true, and requiring no proof, argument or explanation.

self-flagellation self-flagellations n
självgisslande självgissling
(historical) The practice of whipping oneself as penance for sins.

self-fulfilling adj
självuppfyllande
Describing a prediction that causes itself to occur as predicted.

self-fulfilling prophecy self-fulfilling prophecies n
självuppfyllande profetia
A prediction that, by being voiced, causes itself to come true.

self-government n
autonomi självstyre
The governance of a region by its own populace; autonomy.

self-harm n
självskada
(mental health) The deliberate non-suicidal injuring of one's own body.

self-hatred self-hatreds n
självhat
Hatred of oneself.

self-image self-images n
självbild
A person's own view of themselves and their own character and worth.

self-immolate v
sätta eld på sig själv
(intransitive) To set oneself on fire, especially as a form of protest.

self-immolation self-immolations n
självförbränning
The act of setting oneself on fire, especially as a form of protest.

self-interest n
egenintresse egennytta
One's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others.

self-isolation self-isolations n
självisolering

self-knowledge /ˈsɛlfˌnɑl.ɪdʒ/ /ˈsɛlfˌnɒl.ɪdʒ/ n
självkännedom
Knowledge or insight into one's own nature and abilities.

self-lacing adj
självsnörande

self-medicate v
självmedicinera

self-medication n
självmedicinering
Medication of oneself without professional advice in order to treat a real or imagined condition.

self-pity n
självömkan
A feeling of pity for oneself.

self-pitying more self-pitying most self-pitying adj
självömkande
Pitying oneself; marked by self-pity.

self-pollution n
självbefläckelse
(obsolete) Masturbation, seen as sinful according to religious dogma. [from 17th c.]

self-portrait self-portraits n
självporträtt
The bust of an artist by the artist him/herself; a portrait of the painter who painted it.

self-preservation /ˌsɛlfˌpɹɛzɜˈɹ.veɪ.ʃən/ n
självbevarelse självbevarelsedrift
The instinctive behaviour that protects oneself from harm.

self-promotion self-promotions n
självbefordran självpromotion
The purposeful act of presenting oneself to others in a favorable way, often viewed by others negatively as forceful, exaggerated, or self-indulgent.

self-propelled adj
självgående
Having its own means of propulsion that moves with it.

self-quarantine /ˌsɛlfˈkwɒɹəntiːn/ self-quarantines n
självkarantän
(epidemiology) Isolation by avoiding physical contact with other individuals, especially in order to reduce the transmission of a contagious disease.

self-reference v
självreferens
(transitive, uncommon) To reference itself or oneself.

self-referential /ˈsɛlf ɹɛfəˈɹɛnʃl/ /ˈsɛlf ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛn(t)ʃəl/ more self-referential most self-referential adj
självrefererande
That refers to itself or oneself.

self-reliance n
självförtroende självtillit
The capacity to rely on one's own capabilities, and to manage one's own affairs; independence.

self-respect n
självaktning
The knowledge of one's own worth, valuing one's self; pride.

self-righteous more self-righteous most self-righteous adj
självrättfärdig egenrättfärdig
Piously self-assured and smugly moralistic.

self-righteousness n
självrättfärdighet egenrättfärdighet
Confidence in one's own righteousness, self-assurance, smug.

self-rule n
självstyre
Rule of a group of people by their own leaders as opposed to rule imposed by a foreign government or people.

self-sacrifice self-sacrifices n
självuppoffring
The giving up of one's own benefit for the good of others.

self-satisfied more self-satisfied most self-satisfied adj
självbelåten
Satisfied with oneself, especially over-satisfied; smug; slightly arrogant.

self-service n
självbetjäning
(often, attributive) The practice of serving oneself, usually when purchasing items.

self-study v
självstudie
(intransitive, rare) To study without the aid of a formal educational institution.

self-sufficiency n
självförsörjning
The condition of being self-sufficient.

self-sufficient more self-sufficient most self-sufficient adj
självförsörjande
Able to provide for oneself independently of others; not needing external support. [from 16th c.]

self-thinking adj
självtänkande

self-willed more self-willed most self-willed adj
självrådig
Obstinate; strong-minded; unyielding to the desires, concern or opinions of others.

selfie /ˈsɛlfi/ selfies n
selfie egobild självis
(informal, mobile phones) A photographic self-portrait, especially one taken manually (not using a timer, tripod etc.) with a small camera or mobile phone.

selfie stick selfie sticks n
selfiepinne
(mobile phones) An extendable monopod arm onto which a smartphone or camera can be mounted in order to take wide-angle photographs of oneself.

selfish /ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/ [ˈsɛɫ̥fɪʃ] more selfish most selfish selfisher selfishest adj
självisk självcentrerad
Holding one's own self-interest as the standard for decision making.
självisk egoistisk
Having regard for oneself above others’ well-being.

selfless more selfless most selfless adj
osjälvisk
Having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others; unselfish.

sell /sɛl/ v
sälja
(transitive, ditransitive, intransitive) To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money.
(transitive) To promote a particular viewpoint.

sell like hot cakes v
sälja som smör sälja som smör i solsken
(intransitive, idiomatic) To be sold in large numbers quickly.

sell-by date sell-by dates n
bäst före-datum
The final date on which a perishable product can be legally sold to the public.

seller /ˈsɛlə/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ sellers n
säljare försäljare försäljerska säljerska
Someone who sells; a vendor; a clerk.
säljare
Something which sells.

selvage /ˈsɛlvɪd͡ʒ/ selvages n
stad stadkant
(weaving) The edge of a woven fabric, where the weft (side-to-side) threads run around the warp (top to bottom) threads, creating a finished edge.

semantic /səˈmæntək/ /sɪˈmæntɪk/ adj
semantisk betydelsemässig
Of or relating to semantics or the meanings of words. [from late 19th c.]

semantic field semantic fields n
semantiskt fält
(linguistics, translation studies) A group of words which all relate to the same subject or concept, or to overlapping aspects thereof.

semantics /sɪˈmæntɪks/ semantics n
semantik betydelselära
The individual meanings of words, as opposed to the overall meaning of a passage.

semaphore /ˈsɛm.əˌfɔɹ/ /ˈsɛm.əˌfɔː/ semaphores n
semafor
(computing) A bit, token, fragment of code, or some other mechanism which is used to restrict access to a shared function or device to a single process at a time, or to synchronize and coordinate events in different processes.

semaphore /ˈsɛm.əˌfɔɹ/ /ˈsɛm.əˌfɔː/ v
semaforera
(ambitransitive, figurative) To signal using, or as if using, a semaphore, with the implication that it is done nonverbally.

semblance /ˈsɛm.bləns/ semblances n
likhet
likeness, similarity; the quality of being similar.

semen /ˈsiːmən/ semens n
sperma sagge sädesvätska säd
A sticky, milky fluid produced in male reproductive organs that contains the reproductive cells.

semester /sɪˈmɛstə/ /sɪˈmɛstɚ/ semesters n
termin
Half of a school year (US) or academic year such as autumn or spring semester.

semi- /sɛmaɪ/ /sɛmi/ prefix
halv-
half

semi-detached semi-detacheds n
parhus
Such a house.

semi-norm semi-norms n
seminorm
(analysis) A function denoted ∥v∥ that maps a vector v to a non-negative value such that ∥cv∥ = |c|.∥v∥, where c is a scalar, and ∥v + w∥ ≤ ∥v∥ + ∥w∥ (the triangle inequality); the condition that ∥v∥ = 0 implies that v = 0 is not required, but when it holds, the semi-norm is a norm.

semi-skimmed milk n
mellanmjölk
(UK) Milk from which about half of the cream has been removed.

semi-trailer semi-trailers n
påhängsvagn semitrailer
A trailer without front axle and with wheels only at the trailing end, designed to be pulled via a pivoting arrangement which also partially supports its weight.

semi-trailer truck semi-trailer trucks n
semilastbil
A tractor-trailer or big rig, consisting of a semi-trailer and a semitruck pulling it.

semibreve semibreves n
helnot
(music) A musical note four beats long in 4/4 time; a whole note (US)

semicircle semicircles n
halvcirkel
Half of a circle.

semicircular adj
semicirkulär
In the shape of half of a circle or a semicircle.

semicolon /-ˈkəʊlɒn/ /ˈsɛmikoʊlən/ /ˌsɛmiˈkəʊlən/ semicola semicolons n
semikolon
The punctuation mark ;.

semiconductor semiconductors n
halvledare
(physics) A substance with electrical properties intermediate between a good conductor and a good insulator.

semifactorial semifactorials n
semifakultet
(mathematics, combinatorics, rare)

semifinal semifinals n
semifinal
A competition that narrows a field of contestants (semifinalists) to a set of finalists, for a subsequent final.

semifinalist semifinalists n
semifinalist
A person who competes in the semifinals, the winner of which goes on to compete in the finals.

semigroup semigroups n
semigrupp
(mathematics) Any set for which there is a binary operation that is closed and associative.

semimembranosus semimembranosi n
semimembranosus
(anatomy, muscle) A muscle in the back of the thigh; the most medial of the three hamstring muscles (meaning it is more to the inner of the thighs, not between the two others in one leg, which is the semitendinosus).

seminal /ˈsɛmɪnəl/ more seminal most seminal adj
inflytelserik nyskapande
Highly influential, especially in some original way, and providing a basis for future development or research.

seminal vesicle /ˈsɛmɪnəl ˈvɛsɪkəl/ seminal vesicles n
sädesblåsa
(anatomy) One of two simple tubular glands located behind the male urinary bladder, responsible for the production of about sixty percent of the fluid that ultimately becomes semen.

seminar /ˈsɛmɪnɑɹ/ /ˈsɛmɪnɑː/ seminars n
seminarium
A class held for advanced studies in which students meet regularly to discuss original research, under the guidance of a professor.
A meeting held for the exchange of useful information by members of a common business community.

seminary /ˈsɛmənɛɹi/ /ˈsɛmɪnəɹi/ /ˈsɛmɪnɹi/ seminaries n
seminarium
A theological school for the training of rabbis, priests, or ministers.

seminoma seminomas seminomata n
seminom
(medicine) A form of testicular cancer

seminomadic adj
halvnomadisk
Partly nomadic.

semiology semiologies n
semiologi
Semiotics, the study of signs.

semiotics /ˌsiː.maɪˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsiː.miˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsɛm.iˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsɛm.iˈɒt.ɪks/ n
semiotik
The study of signs and symbols, especially as means of language or communication.

semipalmated sandpiper semipalmated sandpipers n
sandsnäppa
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris pusilla)

semipornographic adj
halvpornografisk halvporrig
Partly or somewhat pornographic.

semiquaver semiquavers n
sextondelsnot
(music) A sixteenth note, drawn as a crotchet with two tails.

semitendinosus semitendinosi n
semitendinosus
(anatomy) A fusiform muscle (one of the hamstrings) in the back of the thigh.

semivowel semivowels n
halvvokal
(phonetics) A sound in speech which has some qualities of a consonant and some qualities of a vowel.

semla /ˈsɛmlə/ semlas n
fastlagsbulle semla fettisdagsbulle
A pastry with a cream and almond paste filling, traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday in Sweden, Finland and Estonia.

semolina /ˌsɛməˈliːnə/ semolinas n
mannagryn
Coarse grains produced at an intermediate stage of wheat flour milling.

semolina pudding semolina puddings n
mannagrynsgröt
A soft dessert made by boiling a mixture of semolina, sugar and flavourings in milk.

senate /ˈsenət/ /ˈsɛnət/ /ˈsɛnɪt/ senates n
senat
In some bicameral legislative systems, the upper house or chamber.

senator /ˈsɛn.ə.tə/ /ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/ senators n
senator
A member, normally elected, in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate, as, for instance, the legislatures of the United States and Canada.
(historical) A member of a governing council in other states in the ancient world.

send /sɛnd/ v
sända skicka
(transitive, ditransitive) To make something (such as an object or message) go from one place to another (or to someone).

send for v
skicka efter
To order or summon (a person) to one's presence.
To send away for, to request a delivery of.

send off v
få rött kort utvisa visa ut
(sports) To show someone a red card, and dismiss them from the playing area.

send-up /ˈsɛndˌʌp/ send-ups n
drift parodi
A satirical imitation of a work of art or a genre.

sender /ˈsɛndɚ/ senders n
avsändare sändare
Someone who sends.

sending off sending offs sendings off n
utvisning
(sports) An instance of a player being sent off; a dismissal from the field of play.

sendoff sendoffs n
avskedsfest
A party for a person (e.g. a fellow employee) who is leaving; a farewell party.

senescent more senescent most senescent adj
åldrande
Growing old; decaying with the lapse of time.

senile /ˈsinaɪl/ /ˈsiːnaɪl/ more senile most senile adj
senil
(often, offensive) Exhibiting the deterioration in mind and body often accompanying old age; doddering.

senility /səˈnɪlɪti/ senilities n
senilitet
(mostly, uncountable) The losing of memory and reason due to senescence.

senior /ˈsinjɚ/ /ˈsiːnjə(r)/ more senior most senior adj
senior
Older; superior

seniority /sinˈjɔɹɪti/ /siːnɪˈɒɹɪti/ seniorities n
anciennitet tjänsteålder
A measure of the amount of time a person has been a member of an organization, as compared to other members, and with an eye towards awarding privileges to those who have been members longer.

sennit sennits n
platting
braided cord or fabric of such small stuff as plaited rope yarns

sensation /sɛnˈseɪʃən/ sensations n
förnimmelse känsla
A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.
sensation
A widespread reaction of interest or excitement.

sensational more sensational most sensational adj
sensationell uppseendeväckande
Exceptionally great.

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɪn(t)s/ senses n
sinne
Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.
Perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness.
A natural appreciation or ability.
sinne förnuft förstånd
Sound practical or moral judgment.
mening bemärkelse
The meaning, reason, or value of something.
betydelse sinne
(semantics) A single conventional use of a word; one of the entries for a word in a dictionary.
(mathematics) One of two opposite directions of rotation, clockwise versus anti-clockwise.

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɪn(t)s/ v
förnimma märka
To use biological senses: to either see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.
ana märka uppfatta
To instinctively be aware.

sense of humour senses of humour n
sinne för humor
The quality of an individual to find certain things funny.

sense organ sense organs n
sinnesorgan
An organic sensor.

sensibility /ˌsɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti/ sensibilities n
känslighet
The ability to sense, feel or perceive; responsiveness to sensory stimuli; sensitivity. [from 15th c.]

sensible /ˈsɛns.ə.bəl/ /ˈsɛns.ɪ.bəl/ [ˈsɛn̥səbɫ̩] [ˈsɛn̥sɪbl̩] more sensible most sensible sensiblest adj
förnuftig
Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason, or reflecting such ability.

sensitive /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ /ˈsɪnsɪtɪv/ more sensitive most sensitive adj
känslig
Responsive to stimuli.
(of a person) Easily offended, upset, or hurt.
(of an instrument) Accurate; able to register small changes in some property.

sensitive plant sensitive plants n
sensitiva
A plant that moves in response to touch and other physical stimuli; especially Mimosa pudica, an annual plant native to Central and South America. [from 17th c.]

sensitivity /ˈsɛnsɪvəti/ /ˌsɛnsəˈtɪvəti/ /ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/ sensitivities n
känslighet
The quality or state of being sensitive; sensitiveness.

sensor /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ sensors n
sensor
A device or organ that detects certain external stimuli and responds in a distinctive manner.

sensorimotor adj
sensomotorisk
(biology) Of or pertaining to both sensory and motor activity

sensual /ˈsɛn.ʃu.əl/ /ˈsɛnsjuːəl/ /ˈsɛnʃuːəl/ more sensual most sensual adj
sensuell vällustig
Inducing pleasurable or erotic sensations.

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩(t)s] [ˈsɛnʔn̩(t)s] sentences n
dom
(dated) The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict. [from 14th c.]
The judicial order for a punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime. [from 14th c.]
straff
A punishment imposed on a person convicted of a crime.
mening fras sättning
(grammar) A grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate, even if one or the other is implied, and, in modern writing, when using e.g. the Latin, Greek or Cyrillic alphabets, typically beginning with a capital letter and ending with a full stop or other punctuation. [from 15th c.]

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩(t)s] [ˈsɛnʔn̩(t)s] v
döma avkunna
To declare a sentence on a convicted person; to condemn to punishment.

sentencing range n
strafskala
Range of allowed punishments for a given crime (This entry is a translation hub.).

sententious /sɛnˈtɛn.ʃəs/ more sententious most sententious adj
koncis kärnfull
Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.
aforistisk förnumstig moraliserande
Tending to use aphorisms or maxims, especially given to trite moralizing.

sentimental /ˌsɛniˈmɛnl̩/ /ˌsɛntiˈmɛntl̩/ more sentimental most sentimental adj
sentimental känslig känslosam lättrörd
Characterized by sentiment, sentimentality or excess emotion.

sentimental value sentimental values n
affektionsvärde
The personal value of an object, derived from the personal memories associated with it.

sentimentalist sentimentalists n
sentimentalist
A person who is sentimental.

sentinel /ˈsɛntɪnəl/ sentinels n
vaktpost skyltvakt
A sentry, watch, or guard.

sentry /ˈsɛntɹi/ sentries n
vaktpost
A guard, particularly on duty at the entrance to a military base.

sentry-box sentry-boxes n
vaktkur skyllerkur
A booth erected to provide rudimentary shelter to a sentry on his/her post.

sepal /ˈsiːp(ə)l/ /ˈsɛp(ə)l/ sepals n
blomblad foderblad
(botany) One of the component parts of the calyx, particularly when the sepals in a plant's calyx are not fused into a single structure.

separable more separable most separable adj
avtagbar delbar separabel
Able to be separated.

separate /ˈsep.əˌɹæɪt/ /ˈsep.ɹət/ /ˈsɛp.ə.ɹət/ /ˈsɛp.əˌɹeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɚˌeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɹət/ adj
separat avskild skiljd
Apart from (the rest); not connected to or attached to (anything else).
separat skild
(followed by “from”) Not together (with); not united (to).

separate /ˈsep.əˌɹæɪt/ /ˈsep.ɹət/ /ˈsɛp.ə.ɹət/ /ˈsɛp.əˌɹeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɚˌeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɹət/ v
avskilja skilja dela
(transitive) To disunite from a group or mass; to disconnect.
dela skilja avskilja
(transitive) To cause (things or people) to be separate.
dela splittra söndra
(intransitive) To divide itself into separate pieces or substances.

separate peace separate peaces n
separatfred

separate the wheat from the chaff v
skilja agnarna från vetet
(idiomatic, intransitive) To select only that which is of value.

separation /ˌsep.əˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɛp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ separations n
delning separation
The act of disuniting two or more things, or the condition of being separated.
separation
The act or condition of two or more people being separated from one another.
The place at which a division occurs.
An interval, gap or space that separates things or people.

separatism separatisms n
separatism
A theory or doctrine which supports a state of separation between organizations, institutions, or other societal groups (e.g. between church and state) or between different political jurisdictions (e.g. a country and its former colony).

separatist /ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/ adj
separatistisk separatist-
Advocating or seeking the separation of one country or territory into two politically independent countries or territories.

separatist /ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/ separatists n
separatist
Someone who advocates separation from the established Church; a member of any of various sects or schismatics.

separatistic more separatistic most separatistic adj
separatistisk

separator separators n
avbalkning separator
An object located between two or more things and hence separating them.
separator
A device for removing one substance from another, such as cream from milk.
separatorskötare separatör
One who separates; an agent performing the action of separating.

sepia /ˈsiːpiə/ more sepia most sepia adj
sepiafärgad
(colour) Of a dark reddish-brown colour.

sepia /ˈsiːpiə/ sepias n
sepia
A dark brown pigment made from the secretions of the cuttlefish. [from 1820s]

seppuku /səˈpu-/ /sɛˈpu-/ /sɛˈpuː.kuː/ /ˈsɛ.pu(ˌ)ku/ /ˈsɛ.pə-/ seppuku seppukus n
seppuku
A form of ritual suicide by disembowelment using a blade, practiced by Japanese samurai, especially to rid oneself of shame, as a means of protest, or, formerly, as a method of capital punishment.

sepsis /ˈsɛpsɪs/ sepses n
sepsis blodförgiftning
(pathology) A serious medical condition in which the whole body is inflamed, causing injury to its own tissues and organs as a response to infection.

septenvigintillion numeral
quattuordeciljon
(rare, US, modern, _, British, and, Australian) 1084.

septet /sɛpˈtɛt/ septets n
septett
(music) A group of seven musicians.
A group of seven, particularly

septic /ˈsɛp.tɪk/ more septic most septic adj
septisk
Of or pertaining to sewage or the disposal of sewage.

septillion septillions numeral
kvadriljon
(US, modern British & Australian, short scale) A trillion trillion: 1 followed by 24 zeros, 1024.
septiljon
(dated British & Australian, long scale) A billion quintillion: 1 followed by 42 zeros, 1042.

septuagenarian /ˌsɛptjʊəd͡ʒɪˈnɛəɹɪən/ /ˌsɛptəd͡ʒɪˈnɛɹiən/ /ˌsɛptəwəd͡ʒɪˈnɛɹiən/ /ˌsɛptʃəd͡ʒɪˈnɛəɹɪən/ /ˌsɛptʃʊəd͡ʒɪˈnɛəɹɪən/ /ˌsɛpt͡ʃəd͡ʒɪˈnɛɹiən/ /ˌsɛpt͡ʃəwəd͡ʒɪˈnɛɹiən/ adj
70-nånting-
Of or related to seventysomethings.

septum /ˈsɛp.təm/ septa septums n
septum
(mycology) A partition that separates the cells of a (septated) fungus.

sepulchral /səˈpʊlkɹəl/ /səˈpʌlkɹəl/ more sepulchral most sepulchral adj
gravlik
Suggestive of a grave or of death; gloomy; solemn.

sepulchre /ˈsiːpəlkəɹ/ /ˈsɛpəlkə/ /ˈsɛpəlkɚ/ sepulchres n
grift
A burial chamber.

sequel /ˈsiːkwəl/ sequels n
uppföljare
(narratology) A narrative that is written after another narrative set in the same universe, especially a narrative that is chronologically set after its predecessors, or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative that has a preceding narrative of its own.

sequela /-ˈkwi-/ /-ˈkwɛ-/ /sɪˈkwiːliː/ /sɪˈkwiːlə/ /sɪˈkwɛliː/ /sɪˈkwɛlə/ sequelae n
följdsjukdom följdtillstånd sekvele svit
(pathology) Chiefly in the plural: a condition or disease which follows chronologically after an earlier one, being either partly or wholly caused by it, or made possible by it.

sequence /ˈsiːkwəns/ sequences n
sekvens
A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series
A series of musical phrases where a theme or melody is repeated, with some change each time, such as in pitch or length (example: opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony).
A musical composition used in some Catholic Masses between the readings. The most famous sequence is the Dies Irae (Day of Wrath) formerly used in funeral services.
A series of shots that depict a single action or style in a film, television show etc.
följd sekvens
(mathematics) An ordered list of objects, typically indexed with natural numbers.

sequin /ˈsiː.kwɪn/ sequins n
sekin dukat
(now, historical) Any of various small gold coins minted in Italy and Turkey.
paljett
(fashion) A sparkling spangle used for the decoration of ornate clothing.

sequoia /səˈkwɔɪ.ə/ /sɪˈkwɔɪ.ə/ sequoias n
sekvoja rödvedsträd
Sequoiadendron giganteum, a coniferous evergreen tree formerly in the genus Sequoia, now placed in Sequoiadendron.
Sequoia sempervirens, a coniferous evergreen tree, the only living species of the genus Sequoia.

seraglio /səˈɹæljoʊ/ /səˈɹæɡliːoʊ/ seraglios n
seralj
A palace of a sultan.

seraph /ˈsɛɹəf/ seraphim seraphims seraphs n
seraf
(post-biblical) A six-winged angel; one of the highest choir or order of angels in Christian angelology, ranked above cherubim, and below God. They are the 5th-highest order of angels in Jewish angelology.

serendipity /ˌsɛɹ.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ /ˌsɛɹ.ɛnˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ serendipities n
serendipitet
A combination of events which have come together by chance to make a surprisingly good or wonderful outcome.
An unsought, unintended, and/or unexpected, but fortunate, discovery and/or learning experience that happens by accident.

serene /səˈɹin/ /səˈɹiːn/ more serene most serene serener serenest adj
lugn fridfull
Calm, peaceful, unruffled.

serenity /səˈɹɛnɪti/ serenities n
stillhet lugn frid ro sinnesro
The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness.
lugn
A lack of agitation or disturbance.
Durchlaucht
A title given to a reigning prince or similar dignitary.

serf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ serfs n
livegen
A partially free peasant of a low hereditary class, attached like a slave to the land owned by a feudal lord and required to perform labour, enjoying minimal legal or customary rights.

serfdom serfdoms n
livegenskap träldom
The state of being a serf.
livegenskap
The feudal system that includes serfs.

sergeant /ˈsɑɹ.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈsɑː.d͡ʒənt/ sergeants n
sergeant
The highest rank of noncommissioned officer in some non-naval military forces and police.

sergeant major sergeant majors sergeants major n
militärmästare regementsförvaltare
(US, plural sergeants major) The most senior rank of non-commissioned officer in the United States Army, ranking above a first sergeant. In the United States Marine Corps it ranks above First Sergeant and is equal in grade to Master Gunnery Sergeant.

serial /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ˈsɪɚ.i.əl/ serials n
följetong
A work, such as a work of fiction, published in installments, often numbered and without a specified end.

serial comma serial commas n
Oxford-komma Oxfordkomma
A comma preceding the final conjunction in a list of three or more items, especially to provide clarity.

serial killer serial killers n
seriemördare
A person who commits multiple (more than two) murders, especially similar ones with no obvious motive over a period of time with a "cooling-off" period between each murder.

serial rapist serial rapists n
serievåldtäktsman
Someone who commits multiple rapes, whether with multiple victims or a single victim repeatedly over a period of time.

sericulture /ˈsɛɹəˌkəlt͡ʃ ɚ/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌkʌlt͡ʃ ɚ/ /ˈsɪəɹɪ-/ sericultures n
serikultur silkesproduktion
(agriculture) The rearing of silkworms for the production of silk. [from early 19th c.]

series /ˈsiɹiz/ /ˈsɪə.ɹiːz/ /ˈsɪəɹɪ.ɪz/ /ˈsɪɹiz/ series serieses n
serie svit
A number of things that follow on one after the other or are connected one after the other.
serie följetong
(broadcasting) A television or radio program which consists of several episodes that are broadcast in regular intervals
serie oändlig summa summa
(mathematics) The sequence of partial sums \sum_{i=1}^n{a_i} of a given sequence ai.

serif /səˈɹiːf/ /ˈsɛɹɪf/ serifs n
seriff
(typography) A short line added to the end of a stroke in traditional typefaces, such as Times New Roman.

serine serines n
serin
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid, CH2OH.CH(NH2)COOH, found in most animal proteins, notably silk.

serious /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əs/ /ˈsɪɚ.i.əs/ /ˈsɪɹ.i.əs/ /ˈsɪː.ɹɪ.əs/ more serious most serious adj
allvarsam allvarlig
Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition
allvarlig seriös
Important; weighty; not insignificant
seriös allvarlig
Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving

seriously /ˈsiɹi.əsli/ /ˈsɪəɹi.əsli/ /ˈsɪɹi.əsli/ more seriously most seriously adv
seriöst allvarligt
(manner) In a serious or literal manner.

sermon /ˈsɜː.mən/ /ˈsɝ.mən/ sermons n
predikan betraktelse
Religious discourse; a written or spoken address on a religious or moral matter.
förmaning moralpredikan straffpredikan
A lengthy speech of reproval.

serotonin /ˌsɛɹəˈtoʊnɪn/ /ˌsɛɹəˈtəʊnɪn/ serotonins n
serotonin
(neurotransmitter) An indoleamine neurotransmitter, 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is involved in depression, appetite, etc., and is crucial in maintaining a sense of well-being, security, etc.

serous more serous most serous adj
serös
(medicine) Containing, secreting, or resembling serum; watery; a fluid or discharge that is pale yellow and transparent, usually representing something of a benign nature. (This contrasts with the term sanguine, which means blood-tinged and usually harmful.)

serous membrane serous membranes n
serosa serös hinna
(anatomy) A thin membrane that secretes serum lining an internal body cavity, such as the peritoneum, the pericardium, and the pleura.

serpent /ˈsɜːpənt/ /ˈsɝpənt/ serpents n
orm
(now, literary) A snake, especially a large or dangerous one.

serpent-grass n
ormrot

serpentine /ˈsɜː.pənˌtaɪn/ /ˈsɝ.pənˌtaɪn/ serpentines n
serpentin
(mineralogy) Any of several green/brown minerals consisting of magnesium and iron silicates that have similar layered crystal structure, whose appearance somewhat resembles a snake's skin.

serrated adj
sågad sågtandad
Having a row of sharp or tooth-like projections.

serval /ˈsɜːvəl/ /ˈsɝvəl/ servals n
serval
A medium-sized African wild cat, Leptailurus serval, formerly Felis serval.

servant /ˈsɜːvənt/ /ˈsɝvənt/ [ˈsɝvn̩ʔ] servants n
betjänt tjänare
One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.
tjänare
One who serves another, providing help in some manner.

serve /sɑː(ɹ)v/ /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ serves n
serve
(sports) An act of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play in various games.

serve /sɑː(ɹ)v/ /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ v
avtjäna betjäna
(transitive) To wait upon (someone) at table; to set food and drink in front of, to help (someone) to food, meals etc. [from 13thc.]
servera tjäna
(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15thc.]
tjäna betjäna
(intransitive) To be a servant or worker; to perform the duties of a servant or employee; to render service. [from 14thc.]
tjäna serva
(transitive) To be a servant for; to work for, to be employed by. [from 13thc.]
tjäna avtjäna fungera uppvakta
(transitive, archaic) To be suitor to; to be the lover of. [from 14thc.]
tjäna avtjäna fungera
(transitive) To be useful to; to meet the needs of. [from 14thc.]
serva
(transitive, intransitive, sports) To lead off with the first delivery over the net in tennis, volleyball, ping pong, badminton etc. [from 16thc.]
betäcka
(transitive) To copulate with (of male animals); to cover. [from 16thc.]

serve someone right v
vara rätt åt någon
(idiomatic, of an unpleasant event) To happen to someone who is thought to deserve it.
rätt åt
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see serve,‎ right.

server /ˈsɜːvə/ /ˈsɝvɚ/ servers n
server värddator
(computing) A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network.
personal serveringspersonal
A waitress or waiter.
servitör betjänt
One who serves.
bricka
A tray for dishes.

service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/ services n
tjänst betjäning
(economics) The practice of providing assistance as economic activity.
servis
A set of dishes or utensils.
gudstjänst
A religious rite or ritual.
delgivning
(legal) The serving, or delivery, of a summons or writ.

service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/ v
betjäna
(transitive) To serve.
serva underhålla
(transitive) To perform maintenance.

service charge service charges n
serviceavgift
A fee charged for a service, typically to cover administration or processing costs.

service tree service trees n
päronrönn äppelrönn
(botany) Either of two rare Old World deciduous trees, Sorbus domestica or Sorbus torminalis.

serviceberry serviceberries n
häggmispelsläktet
(North America) Any plant of the genus Amelanchier of small deciduous trees and large shrubs in the family Rosaceae.

serviceman servicemen n
militär
A man who serves in the armed forces.

servile /ˈsəɹ.vəl/ /ˈsəɹˌvaɪl/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ)ˌvaɪl/ more servile most servile adj
slav-
Of or pertaining to a slave.
devot fjäskig servil underdånig
Slavish or submissive.

servility /sə.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ /sɚ.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ /ˌsɜː.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ /ˌsɝ.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ servilities n
servilitet kryperi underdånighet
The condition of being servile.

serving /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/ /ˈsɝvɪŋ/ servings n
portion
(countable) The quantity of food or drink intended for one person in a single sitting; especially in relation to a meal.

servitude /-tjuːd/ /ˈsɜːvɪtʃuːd/ /ˈsɝvɪtud/ servitudes n
träldom
The state of being a slave; slavery; being forced to work for others or do their bidding without one's consent or against one's will, either in perpetuity or for a period of time over which one has little or no control.
servitut
(legal) A qualified beneficial interest severed or fragmented from the ownership of an inferior property and attached to a superior property or to some person other than the owner; the most common form is an easement.

servomotor servomotors n
servomotor

sesame /ˈsiːsəm/ /ˈsɛsəm/ /ˈsɛsəmi/ /ˈsɛzəmi/ sesames n
sesam sesamfrö
The seed of this plant.

sesame oil sesame oils n
sesamolja
Oil extracted from sesame seeds (often after roasting) and used to flavor foods.

sessile /ˈsɛsaɪl/ /ˈsɛsɪl/ adj
sessil fastsittande
(zoology) Permanently attached to a substrate; not free to move about.

sessile oak sessile oaks n
bergek druvek vinterek
A large deciduous tree, Quercus petraea.

session /ˈsɛʃ(ə)n/ sessions n
session
A period devoted to a particular activity, e.g. the annual or semiannual periods of a legislative body (that together comprise the legislative term) whose individual meetings are also called sessions.
session möte
A meeting of a council, court, school, or legislative body to conduct its business.

sestina sestinas n
sestin
(poetry) A highly structured poem consisting of six six-line stanzas followed by a tercet or envoy, for a total of thirty-nine lines.

set /sɛt/ more set most set adj
fastställd
Fixed in position.
färdig klar redo
Ready, prepared.
besluten bestämd
Intent, determined (to do something).
bestämd fast spikad
Prearranged.
satt uppsatt
(of hair) Fixed in a certain style.

set /sɛt/ sets n
apparat
A device for receiving broadcast radio waves (or, more recently, broadcast data); a radio or television.
set
A matching collection of similar things. (Note the similar meaning in Etymology 2, Noun.)
(in plural, “sets”, mathematics, informal) Set theory.
uppsättning mängd
A collection of various objects for a particular purpose.
mängd
(set theory) A collection of zero or more objects, possibly infinite in size, and disregarding any order or repetition of the objects which may be contained within it.
band grupp klick kotteri krets lag
A group of people, usually meeting socially.

set /sɛt/ v
ställa lägga placera sätta
(transitive) To put (something) down, to rest.
ställa placera sätta beskriva försänka presentera
(transitive, dated) To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.
försänka sänka
(transitive) To punch (a nail) into wood so that its head is below the surface.
duka
(transitive) To arrange with dishes and cutlery, to set the table.
lägga upp passa
(transitive, volleyball) To direct (the ball) to a teammate for an attack.
gå ned gå ner skränka
(intransitive) Of a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as the latter rotates.
skränka
To have a certain direction of motion; to flow; to move on; to tend.
(intransitive, country dancing) To acknowledge a dancing partner by facing him or her and moving first to one side and then to the other, while she or he does the opposite.
To give a pitch to, as a tune; to start by fixing the keynote.

set after v
sätta efter
To begin a chase or hunt for (someone or something).

set back v
fördröja försena
(transitive) To delay or obstruct.
kosta
(transitive, idiomatic) To cost money.

set fire v
sätta eld
(intransitive, followed by to) To light using fire; to cause to be on fire; to set alight.

set forth v
lägga fram
(transitive) To present for consideration; to propose.

set in stone adj
skrivet i stenet
(idiomatic) Permanent; certain; firm.

set off v
avgå
(idiomatic, intransitive) To leave; to set out; to begin a journey or trip.

set on fire v
antända sätta eld sätta fyr på sätta i brand
(transitive) To cause to begin to burn.
sätta i brand
(figuratively, transitive) To arouse passionate feelings in.

set phrase set phrases n
fast uttryck
(grammar) An established expression whose wording is subject to little or no variation, and which may or may not be idiomatic.
idiom
(grammar) An idiomatic expression in general.

set the stage v
kratta manegen

set the table v
duka
To arrange plates, etc. for a meal.

set the tone v
slå an sätta tonen

set theory set theories n
mängdlära
(mathematics) The mathematical theory of sets.

set upon v
anfalla attackera överfalla
To attack someone.

set-theoretic adj
mängdteoretisk
(mathematics) Of, relating to or using set theory.

seta setae setas setæ n
seta
A bristle or hair

setback /ˈsɛtbæk/ setbacks n
bakslag
An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, blow (an adverse event which retards or prevents progress towards a desired outcome)

sett /sɛt/ setts n
gryt grävlingsgryt
The system of tunnels that is the home of a badger.
gatsten
A small, square-cut piece of quarried stone used for paving and edging.

setter /ˈset.ə/ /ˈsɛt.ə/ /ˈsɛt.ɚ/ [-ɾɚ] setters n
passare
(volleyball) The player who is responsible for setting, or passing, the ball to teammates for an attack.

setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ settings n
miljö
The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
inställning
A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.
nedgång
The act of marking the position of game, as a setter does.

settlement /ˈsɛt.l̩.mənt/ settlements n
bosättning
The act of settling.
(finance) The delivery of goods by the seller and payment for them by the buyer, under a previously agreed trade or transaction or contract entered into.
koloni
A colony that is newly established; a place or region newly settled (even in past times).
samhälle
A community of people living together, such as a hamlet, village, town, or city; a populated place.
förlikning
(legal) A resolution of a dispute.
(law) A mutual agreement to end a dispute without resorting to legal proceedings, also known as an out-of-court settlement or settling out of court.

settlement agreement settlement agreements n
förlikning
(legal) A contractual agreement between parties to actual or potential litigation by which each party agrees to a resolution of the underlying dispute.

settlement date settlement dates n
likviddag
(accounting) the date on which a trade (bonds, equities, foreign exchange, commodities, etc.) settles.

settler /ˈsɛt.lə/ /ˈsɛt.lɚ/ /ˈsɛt.l̩.ə/ /ˈsɛt.l̩.ɚ/ settlers n
bosättare nybyggare
Someone who settles in a new location, especially one who takes up residence in a previously uninhabited place; a colonist.

setup /ˈsɛtʌp/ setups n
installationsprogram
(computing) An installer.

sevdalinka sevdalinkas n
sevdah
(uncountable) A traditional genre of folk music from Bosnia and Herzegovina, also popular in the ex-Yugoslavia region.

seven /ˈsɛvn̩/ /ˈsɛvən/ [ˈsɛbm̩] sevens n
sjua sju
The digit/figure 7 or an occurrence thereof.
sjua
(countable, cards) A card bearing seven pips.

seven /ˈsɛvn̩/ /ˈsɛvən/ [ˈsɛbm̩] numeral
sju
A numerical value equal to 7; the number following six and preceding eight. This many dots: (•••••••). Describing a group or set with seven elements.

seven deadly sins n
sju dödssynderna
(Catholicism) The cardinal sins enumerated by medieval philosophers and theologians: pride (or vanity, vainglory), envy, gluttony, greed (or avarice), lust, sloth (or acedia), and wrath (or anger).

seven hundred /ˈsɛv.ən ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈsɛv.ən ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
sjuhundra
The cardinal number occurring after six hundred ninety-nine and before seven hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 700.

seven o'clock n
klockan sju
(In both the 12-hour clock and the 24-hour clock) The start of the eighth hour of the day; 7:00 a.m. (07:00).

seven virtues n
de sju dygderna
(Catholicism) The seven heavenly virtues: the three theological and four cardinal virtues.

seven-league boots n
sjumilastövlar
(folklore, fairy tale) A pair of boots enabling the wearer to cross seven leagues at one stride.

sevenfold /ˈsɛvənfoʊld/ adj
sjufaldigad sjufaldigat
Seven times as much; multiplied by seven.
sjufaldig sjufaldigt
Having seven parts; composed of seven items.

sevenfold /ˈsɛvənfoʊld/ adv
sjufaldig sjufaldigt
By a factor of seven.

seventeen /ˈsɛv.ən.tiːn/ /ˌsɛv.ənˈtiːn/ numeral
sjutton
The cardinal number occurring after sixteen and before eighteen, represented in Roman numerals as XVII and in Arabic numerals as 17.

seventeenth /ˌsɛvənˈtiːnθ/ adj
sjuttonde
The ordinal form of the number seventeen.

seventh /ˈsɛvnθ/ /ˈsɛvənθ/ adj
sjunde
The ordinal form of the number seven.

seventh /ˈsɛvnθ/ /ˈsɛvənθ/ sevenths n
sjua sjunde
The person or thing in the seventh position.
sjundedel
One of seven equal parts of a whole.

seventh grade seventh grades n
sjunde klass
(US, education) The period in school that comes after sixth grade and before eighth grade.

seventh heaven n
sjunde himlen sjunde himmel
A state of great joy and satisfaction.

seventies n
1970-tal sjuttiotal sjuttiotalet
The decade of the 1870s, 1970s, etc.

seventieth /ˈsɛvnti.əθ/ adj
sjuttionde
The ordinal form of the number seventy.

seventieth /ˈsɛvnti.əθ/ seventieths n
sjuttionde
The person or thing in the seventieth position.
sjuttiondel
One of seventy equal parts of a whole.

seventy /ˈsɛv.ən.di/ /ˈsɛv.ən.ti/ numeral
sjuttio
The cardinal number occurring after sixty-nine and before seventy-one, represented in Roman numerals as LXX and in Arabic numerals as 70.

seventy-first adj
sjuttioförsta
The ordinal form of the number seventy-one, describing a person or thing in position number 71 of a sequence.

seventy-five /ˌsɛv.ən.tiˈfaɪv/ numeral
sjuttiofem
The cardinal number immediately following seventy-four and preceding seventy-six.

seventy-four numeral
sjuttiofyra
The cardinal number immediately following seventy-three and preceding seventy-five.

seventy-one numeral
sjuttioen sjuttioett
The cardinal number immediately following seventy and preceding seventy-two.

seventy-three numeral
sjuttiotre
The cardinal number immediately following seventy-two and preceding seventy-four.

seventy-two numeral
sjuttiotvå
The cardinal number immediately following seventy-one and preceding seventy-three.

seventysomething seventysomethings n
sjuttioåring
(colloquial) A person between 70 and 79 years old.

sever /ˈsɛv.ɚ/ v
hugga av kapa klippa av
(transitive) To cut free.
(law) To disconnect; to disunite; to terminate.

several /ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/ determiner
flera
Consisting of a number more than two but not very many. [from 17th c.]

severe /-vɪɹ/ /sɪˈviːɹ/ /sɪˈvɪə/ /sɪˈvɪɹ/ more severe most severe severer severest adj
sträng
brysk hård kärv skarp våldsam
Very bad or intense.

sevruga sevrugas n
stjärnstör
stellate sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus).

sew /soʊ/ /səʉ/ /səʊ/ v
sy sömma
(transitive) To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through (pieces of fabric) in order to join them together.
(intransitive) To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through pieces of fabric in order to join them together.

sewage /ˈsu.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsuː.ɪd͡ʒ/ sewages n
avloppsvatten
A suspension of water and solid waste, transported by sewers to be disposed of or processed.

sewage fungus n
smutsvattensvamp
A filamentous colony of bacteria (e.g. Sphaerotilus natans) and fungi (e.g. Fusarium aqueductum), protozoa and other species, which may be found adhering to surfaces in sewage treatment plants or in natural waters as a result of the discharge of incompletely treated waste water.

sewer /ˈs(j)uːə/ /ˈsuɚ/ sewers n
kloak avlopp
A pipe or system of pipes used to remove human waste and to provide drainage.

sewer /ˈsoʊɚ/ /ˈsəʊə/ sewers n
sömmare sömmerska
One who sews.

sewer rat sewer rats n
kloakråtta
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Any rat that lives in sewers.

sewerage /ˈsuː.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsuːə.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ sewerages n
avloppssystem
A network of sewer pipes that geographically transfers wastewater; a sewer system.

sewing circle sewing circles n
syförening syjunta
A social meeting of women who congregate to sew and talk together.

sewing machine sewing machines n
symaskin
Any mechanical or electromechanical device used to stitch cloth or other material; normally uses two threads to form lock stitches

sex /sɛks/ sexes n
kön
(countable) Another category, especially of humans and especially based on sexuality or gender roles.
(obsolete, or, literary, uncountable, with "the") Women; the human female gender and those who belong to it.
sex samlag
(uncountable) Sexual activity, usually sexual intercourse unless preceded by a modifier.

sex /sɛks/ v
könsbestämma
(zoology, transitive) To determine the sex of (an animal).
samlag
(chiefly, US, colloquial, transitive) To have sex with.

sex appeal n
sex appeal
Sexual attractiveness. [from 1910s]

sex bomb sex bombs n
sexbomb
(colloquial) Someone who is highly physically attractive; a bombshell.

sex change sex changes n
könsbyte könskorrigering
A change in sex, either natural or artificial.

sex club sex clubs n
porrklubb sexklubb
A group or establishment which organises sex-related activities for its members.

sex drive sex drives n
könsdrift sexdrift sexualdrift
The tendency or instinct of animals to engage in sexual activity.

sex education n
sexualkunskap sex- och samlevnadsundervisning sexualundervisning sexualupplysning
Education about human sexual anatomy, reproduction, and intercourse and other human sexual behavior.

sex hair n
knullrufs
(colloquial) Bed hair as a result of sexual intercourse.

sex hormone sex hormones n
könshormon
A hormone, such as testosterone in males or estrogen in females, affecting sexual development and reproduction.

sex life /ˈsɛksˌlaɪf/ sex lives n
sexliv
That part of a person's life that is directly concerned with sexual activity.

sex object sex objects n
sexobjekt
A person seen primarily or solely as sexually attractive.

sex offender sex offenders n
sexbrottsling sexualbrottsling sexualförbrytare
Somebody who has committed a crime of a sexual nature.

sex organ sex organs n
könsorgan
(anatomy) An organ used in sexual reproduction or sexual stimulation.

sex position sex positions n
samlagsställning sexställning
Any of the physical positions adopted for sexual intercourse.

sex scene sex scenes n
sexscen
A segment in a film or television program in which characters engage in simulated or real sexual activity.

sex shop sex shops n
sexbutik
A shop that sells sex toys, erotic lingerie, pornography etc.

sex slave sex slaves n
sexslav
A slave kept for sexual purposes.

sex symbol sex symbols n
sexsymbol
A person who embodies the sexual ideals of a mass audience.

sex tourism n
sexturism
Travel to another country for the purpose of sexual intercourse with prostitutes or for the purpose of engaging in sex acts which are prohibited in one's home jurisdiction.

sex toy sex toys n
sexleksak
Any physical object or device that is primarily used to facilitate human sexual pleasure.
A person willing to provide sexual pleasure to another at their beckoning.

sex worker sex workers n
sexarbetare
A person who supplies sex work (short-term sexual services) in exchange for compensation.

sexagenarian /ˌsɛksəd͡ʒɪˈnɛəɹɪən/ /ˌsɛksəd͡ʒɪˈnɛɹiən/ adj
sextioårig 60-årig
Of or related to sixtysomethings.

sexfoil sexfoils n
sexblading
(heraldiccharge) A stylized flower or leaf with six lobes

sexily more sexily most sexily adv
sexigt
In a sexy manner.

sexism /ˈsɛksɪzm̩/ sexisms n
sexism
Discrimination or different treatment based on sex or gender.

sexist /ˈsɛksɪst/ more sexist most sexist adj
sexistisk
Unfairly discriminatory against one sex in favour of the other.

sexological more sexological most sexological adj
sexologisk
Of or relating to sexology.

sexologist sexologists n
sexolog
Someone who studies, or is an expert in, sex and sexuality.

sexology sexologies n
sexologi
The study of sex and sexuality, usually from a psychological or clinical perspective.

sextant /ˈsɛk.stənt/ sextants n
sextant
(nautical) A navigational device for deriving angular distances between objects so as to determine latitude and longitude.

sextet /sɛksˈtɛt/ sextets n
sextett
(music) A composition for six voices or instruments.

sexton /ˈsɛk.stən/ sextons n
kyrkvaktmästare
A church official who looks after a church building and its graveyard and may act as a gravedigger and bell ringer.

sexual /ˈsɛksjuəl/ /ˈsɛkʃuəl/ more sexual most sexual adj
sexuell kön könlig sex
Arising from the fact of being male or female; pertaining to sex or gender, or to the social relations between the sexes. [from 17th c.]

sexual abuse sexual abuses n
sexuellt övergrepp
(crime) Any sexual activity that is undesired by one participant but forced on them nonetheless, especially when considered to be more sustained or frequent than an incident of sexual assault.

sexual assault sexual assaults n
sexuellt övergrepp
A physical attack of a sexual nature on another person or a sexual act committed without explicit consent.

sexual harassment /ˌsɛkʃuəl həˈɹæsmənt/ /ˌsɛkʃuəl ˈhæɹəsmənt/ n
sexuella trakasserier sexuellt ofredande
Harassment in the form of unwelcome sexual advances and/or remarks.

sexual intercourse sexual intercourses n
samlag älskog
Sexual interaction, usually involving vaginal and/or anal and/or oral penetration, between at least two organisms.

sexual maturity n
könsmognad

sexual orientation sexual orientations n
sexuell läggning
One's tendencies of sexual attraction, considered as a whole.

sexual reproduction n
könlig förökning sexuell fortplantning sexuell förökning
The process whereby a new organism is created by combining the genetic material of two organisms.

sexuality /sɛksjuˈælɪti/ /sɛkʃuˈæləti/ /sɛkʃuˈælɪti/ sexualities n
sexualitet
The quality of being sexual; that which is characterized or distinguished by sex.
sexuell identitet sexualitet
Sexual activity; concern with, or interest in, sexual activity.
Sexual identity, gender.

sexualization sexualizations n
sexualisering
The act or process of sexualizing.

sexualize v
sexualisera
(transitive) To render sexual, or apply sex appeal to an individual or concept.

sexually more sexually most sexually adv
sexuellt
In a sexual manner: erotically.
With respect to sexual intercourse.
By means of sexual intercourse.
köns-
With respect to sex (either of the two divisions of organisms).

sexually mature adj
könsmogen
(biology, of an organism) Having reached the age or stage of being able to reproduce.

sexually transmitted disease sexually transmitted diseases n
könssjukdom flugor i trumpeten sexuellt överförbar sjukdom venerisk sjukdom
(disease) Any of various diseases that are usually contracted through sexual contact.

sexy /ˈsɛk.si/ /ˈsɛk.sɪ/ sexier sexiest adj
sexig
Having sex appeal; attractive.
(of a thing or concept) Intriguing, appealing, likely to excite interest.

shabby /ˈʃæb.i/ shabbier shabbiest adj
sliten luggsliten maläten sjabbig sjavig
(of clothing, etc.) Torn or worn; unkempt.
luggsliten sjavig
(of a person) Wearing ragged, very worn, or dirty clothing.
sjaskig
Mean; despicable.

shabrack /ʃəˈbɹæk/ shabracks n
schabrak
The saddlecloth of a cavalry horse.

shack /ʃæk/ shacks n
hydda skjul
A crude, roughly built hut or cabin.

shackle /ˈʃækəl/ shackles n
boja
(usually, in the plural) A restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger; normally used in pairs joined by a chain.

shad /ʃæd/ shad shads n
majfisk
Any one of several species of food fishes that make up the genus Alosa in the family Clupeidae, to which the herrings also belong; river herring.

shade /ʃeɪd/ shades n
skugga
(uncountable) Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
gardin persienn
(countable) Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.
färgton nyans schattering ton
A very small degree of a quantity, or variety of meaning

shade /ʃeɪd/ v
skugga
(transitive, obsolete) To shelter; to cover from injury; to protect; to screen.

shade horsetail shade horsetails n
ängsfräken
A plant in the taxonomic genus Equisetum (horsetails); Equisetum pratense.

shadoof shadoofs n
brunnssvängel
A device used to gather water, consisting of a pivoted stick with a bucket on the end of it.

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʉ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ shadows n
skugga
A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
An area protected by an obstacle (likened to an object blocking out sunlight).

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʉ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ v
skugga
(particularly, espionage) To secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance.

shadow government shadow governments n
skuggregering
(political science) A government that is prepared to take control in response to certain events, especially one made up of the leadership of the largest opposition party in parliament which would assume control should the ruling party be displaced in elections.

shadow play shadow plays n
skuggspel
(hand games) An ancient form of storytelling and entertainment using opaque, often articulated figures in front of an illuminated backdrop to create the illusion of moving images.

shady /ˈʃeɪdi/ shadier shadiest adj
skum suspekt
(informal) Not trustworthy; disreputable.

shaft /ʃæft/ /ʃɑːft/ shafts n
skaft
The long, narrow, central body of a spear, arrow, or javelin.
stång
Any long thin object, such as the handle of a tool, one of the poles between which an animal is harnessed to a vehicle, the driveshaft of a motorized vehicle with rear-wheel drive, an axle, etc.
stråle
A beam or ray of light.
schakt
A vertical or inclined passage sunk into the earth as part of a mine
A ventilation or heating conduit; an air duct.
schakt hisschakt
A vertical passage housing a lift or elevator; a liftshaft.

shaft furnace shaft furnaces n
schaktugn
A furnace in the form of a vertical cylinder in which hot gas is forced upwards through the contained solids

shag /ʃæɡ/ shags n
knull ligg
(slang, vulgar) An act of sex.
(slang, vulgar) A casual sexual partner.

shag /ʃæɡ/ v
skaka
(intransitive) To shake, wiggle around.
knulla ligga
(UK, Ireland, transitive, vulgar, _, slang) To have sex with.

shaggy /ˈʃæɡi/ shaggier shaggiest adj
lurvig raggig rufsig
Having long, thick, and uncombed hair, fur or wool.

shah /ʃɑː/ shahs n
shah
A king of Persia or Iran.

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ shakes n
skakning
The act of shaking or being shaken; tremulous or back-and-forth motion.
milkshake
A milkshake.

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ v
skaka
(transitive, ergative) To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
(transitive) To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance, or disapproval.
(transitive) To disturb emotionally; to shock.
(intransitive, figurative) To be agitated; to lose firmness.
skaka hand (på)
(intransitive, usually as "shake on") To shake hands.
skaka shejka
(transitive) To give a tremulous tone to; to trill.

shake hands v
skaka hand
To grasp another person's hands as an expression of greeting, farewell, agreement, etc.

shake like a leaf v
skälva som ett asplöv darra som ett asplöv
(simile, idiomatic) To tremble, as with fear, cold, etc.; shiver

shake one's head v
skaka på huvudet
To move one's head from side to side, in a repeated swiveling motion from the neck, to indicate disagreement, negation, disbelief, disapproval or dismay.

shake up v
skaka om
(transitive) To agitate by shaking.
(transitive) To restore to its original shape by shaking.
(transitive, informal) To reorganize, to make reforms in.

shakeup shakeups n
ommöblering omorganisering
A vigorous reorganization, especially of the personnel or procedures of an organization.

shakshuka n
shakshuka
(culinary) A dish of eggs simmered in a mixture of chopped tomatoes, chilies, cumin, peppers, and onions.

shaky /ˈʃeɪki/ shakier shakiest adj
skakig
Shaking or trembling.
Easily shaken; tottering; unsound.

shale /ʃeɪl/ shales n
skiffer lerskiffer
(geology) A fine-grained sedimentary rock of a thin, laminated, and often friable, structure.

shall /ʃ(ə)/ /ʃəl/ /ˈʃæl/ v
ska skall
Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural.
Used similarly to indicate determination or obligation in the second and third persons singular or plural.
Used in questions with the first person singular or plural to suggest a possible future action.

shallot /ʃəˈlɑt/ /ʃəˈlɒt/ /ˈʃælət/ shallots n
schalottenlök
Any vegetable of certain species in the onion family.

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ shallower shallowest adj
ytlig grund
Having little depth; significantly less deep than wide.
grund ytlig
Extending not far downward.
ytlig
Concerned mainly with superficial matters.
Lacking interest or substance.

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ shallows n
grund
A shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water.

sham marriage sham marriages n
skenäktenskap
A marriage of convenience entered into purely for the purpose of gaining a benefit or other advantage arising from that status, usually with the intent of deceiving public officials or society about its purpose.

shaman /ʃəˈmɑːn/ /ˈʃeɪmən/ /ˈʃæmən/ /ˈʃɑːmən/ shamans n
schaman völva
A member of certain tribal societies who acts as a spiritual or religious medium between the concrete and spirit worlds.

shamanism /ˈʃeɪmənɪzəm/ /ˈʃɑːmənɪzəm/ shamanisms n
schamanism
Any of a range of traditional beliefs and practices concerned with communication with the spirit world.

shambles /ˈʃæmbl̩z/ shambles n
röra
A great mess or clutter.

shame /ʃeɪm/ shames n
skam skamkänsla
An uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
synd skam
Something to regret.

shame on you interjection
fy skäms skäms på dig
An expression of disapproval.

shamefaced more shamefaced most shamefaced adj
skamsen
Bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment.

shameful /ˈʃeɪmfəl/ more shameful most shameful adj
skamlig
Causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful

shameless more shameless most shameless adj
skamlös
Having no shame, no guilt nor remorse over something considered wrong; immodest, brazen; unable to feel disgrace.

shampoo /ʃamˈpuː/ /ʃæmˈpuː/ shampoos n
schampo
A commercial liquid soap product for washing hair or other fibres/fibers, such as carpets.
schampo schamponering
An instance of washing the hair or other fibres with shampoo.

shampoo /ʃamˈpuː/ /ʃæmˈpuː/ v
schamponera
(intransitive) To wash one's own hair with shampoo.
(transitive) To wash (i.e. the hair, carpet, etc.) with shampoo.
(transitive) To press or knead the whole surface of the body of (a person), and at the same time to stretch the limbs and joints, in connection with the hot bath.

shamrock /ˈʃæm.ɹɑk/ /ˈʃæm.ɹɒk/ shamrocks n
treklöver
The trefoil leaf of any small clover, especially Trifolium repens, or such a leaf from a clover-like plant, commonly used as a symbol of Ireland.

shanghai /ʃæŋˈhaɪ/ /ʃɑŋˈhaɪ/ /ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/ v
sjanghaja
(transitive) To force or trick someone to go somewhere or do something against their will or interest, particularly
To press-gang sailors, especially (historical) for shipping or fishing work.

shanks' mare shanks' mares n
apostlahästar
(US, idiomatic) One's own legs used for walking; to "travel by shanks' mare" or "ride [on] shanks' mare" is to walk to your destination.

shanks' nag shanks' nags n
apostlahästar
(idiomatic, Scotland, archaic) Transportation by foot. To "take a shanks' nag" means using one's own legs to walk.

shanks' pony n
använda apostlahästarna
(idiomatic, UK, Australia, New Zealand) One's feet or legs, regarded as a means of transport.

shanty /ˈʃænti/ shanties n
ruckel
A roughly-built hut or cabin.
A rudimentary or improvised dwelling, especially one not legally owned.
(Australia, New Zealand) An unlicensed pub.

shantytown shantytowns n
kåkstad
An area containing a collection of shacks, shanties or makeshift dwellings.

shape /ʃeɪp/ shapes n
form tillstånd
The status or condition of something
form
The appearance of something in terms of its arrangement in space, especially its outline; often a basic geometric two-dimensional figure.

shape /ʃeɪp/ v
forma
(transitive) To give something a shape and definition.

shape up v
komma i form rycka upp sig
(intransitive, idiomatic) To improve; to correct one's bad habits or behavior.
forma sig
(intransitive, idiomatic) To take shape; to transform into or become.

shapeless more shapeless most shapeless adj
formlös oformlig
without a clearly defined or identifiable shape

shaper /ˈʃeɪpə(ɹ)/ shapers n
bordsfräs kipphyvel
A machine tool in which a single-point cutting tool mounted on a reciprocating ram is traversed across the workpiece linearly. Shapers can generate various shapes, but were most especially employed in generating flat surfaces and keyways. The shaper is nowadays obsolescent, most of its applications being served by milling machines.

shapeshifter /ˈʃeɪp.ʃɪf.tɚ/ /ˈʃeɪpʃɪftə/ shapeshifters n
hamnlöpare hamnskiftare
(fantasy, mythology, science fiction) A person or creature capable of changing their appearance or form at will.

shard /ʃaːd/ /ʃɑɹd/ /ʃɑːd/ shards n
skärva
(by extension) A piece of material, especially rock and similar materials, reminding of a broken piece of glass or pottery.

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛɚ/ shares n
andel del
A portion of something, especially a portion given or allotted to someone.
aktie
(finance) A financial instrument that shows that one owns a part of a company that provides the benefit of limited liability.

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛɚ/ v
dela fördela utdela
To give part of what one has to somebody else to use or consume.
dela
To have or use in common.
dela dela ut fördela
To divide and distribute.
delge förmedla
To tell to another.

share dilution share dilutions n
utspädning
(finance) The loss in value of the shares of a company or a lowering of someone’s stake in it resulting from the issuance of new shares.

shareholder /ˈʃɛəˌhəʊl.də(ɹ)/ /ˈʃɛ˞ˌhoʊl.dɚ/ shareholders n
aktieägare
One who owns shares of stock in a corporation.

shareholders' agreement shareholders' agreements n
aktieägaravtal
(business) An agreement between the shareholders of a company that supplements the constitutional documents and typically covers such issues as dividend policy, rights of shareholders when one or more of them want to sell their shares, representation in the board etc.

shareholders' meeting shareholders' meetings n
bolagsstämma årsstämma
(legal) A meeting of all shareholders of a company, usually held at least annually to approve the accounts and elect the members of the board.

shareware n
spridprogram
(software) A type of software that is distributed without payment but is limited in any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience.

shari'a n
sharia
(Islam) Traditional Islamic religious law primarily based on the Quran, but also the hadith and tafsir; it covers the totality of religious, political, social and private life, making no distinction between religion and life – in other words between transgressions of moral rules (sin) and of social rules.

shark /ʃɑɹk/ /ʃɑːk/ sharks n
haj
(ichthyology) A scaleless, predatory fish of the superorder Selachimorpha, with a cartilaginous skeleton and 5 to 7 gill slits on each side of its head.

shark attack shark attacks n
hajattack
An attack on a human by a shark.

shark fin shark fins n
hajfena
The fin of a shark, specifically the dorsal, pectoral or caudal fin.

shark fin soup shark fin soups n
hajfenssoppa
(culinary) A soup made from shark fins, common especially in Chinese culture, where it is served on special occasions and as a symbol of wealth and prestige.

shark week shark weeks n
lingonvecka
(informal, humorous, chiefly, North America) The week during which someone menstruates.

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ sharper sharpest adj
skarp vass
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
klyftig skarpsinnig
(colloquial) Intelligent.
-iss
(music) Higher than usual by one semitone (denoted by the symbol ♯ after the name of the note).
skarp
Having an intense, acrid flavour.
Sudden and intense.
vass
(obsolete) Fierce; ardent; fiery; violent; impetuous.

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ sharper sharpest adv
prick
(notcomp) Exactly.

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ sharps n
korsförtecken
(music) The symbol ♯, placed after the name of a note in the key signature or before a note on the staff to indicate that the note is to be played one chromatic semitone higher.

sharp-eyed more sharp-eyed most sharp-eyed adj
skarpögd
Having acute vision; having good eyesight.

sharp-shinned hawk sharp-shinned hawks n
amerikansk sparvhök
Accipiter striatus, the smallest hawk to reside in USA and Canada, which preys on songbirds.

sharp-tailed sandpiper sharp-tailed sandpipers n
spetsstjärtad snäppa
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris acuminata)

sharp-witted more sharp-witted most sharp-witted adj
skarpsinnig
Clever, keen of intellect, swift of thought.

sharpen /ˈʃɑɹpən/ /ˈʃɑːpən/ v
vässa
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To make sharp.

sharpshooter sharpshooters n
skarpskytt
A person trained to shoot precisely with a rifle; a marksman.

shashlik shashliks n
saschlik
A form of shish kebab, originally made of marinated lamb meat.

shatter /ˈʃæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃæt.ɚ/ v
krossa
(transitive) To violently break something into pieces.
krasa krascha krossa
(intransitive) To smash, or break into tiny pieces.

shatterproof more shatterproof most shatterproof adj
splitterfri
Resistant to shattering; difficult to break.

shave /ʃeɪv/ shaves n
rakning
An instance of shaving.

shave /ʃeɪv/ v
raka
(intransitive) To remove hair from one's face by this means.

shaven /ˈʃeɪvən/ adj
rakad
Having been shaved.

shaver /ˈʃeɪvə/ /ˈʃeɪvɚ/ shavers n
rakapparat
A tool or machine for shaving; an electric razor.

shaving /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/ shavings n
borrspån hyvelspån spån sågspån
(countable) A thin, shaved off slice of wood, metal, or other material.

shaving brush shaving brushes n
rakborste
A small brush used to create a lather from shaving cream or shaving soap and apply it to the face or other area before shaving

shaw /ʃɑ/ /ʃɔ/ /ʃɔː/ shaws n
blast
(Scotland) The leaves and tops of vegetables, especially potatoes and turnips.

shawarma /ʃəˈwɑɹmə/ shawarmas n
shawarma
A Middle Eastern sandwich-like wrap of shaved lamb, goat, chicken, turkey, beef, or a mixture of these.

shawl /ʃɑl/ /ʃɔl/ /ʃɔːl/ [ʃɒːɫ] shawls n
sjal schal
A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women. [from 1662]

shawm /ʃɔːm/ shawms n
skalmeja
A mediaeval double-reed wind instrument with a conical wooden body.

shchi n
sjtji
A type of soup from Russia made from cabbage.

she /ʃi/ /ʃiː/ pronoun
hon
(personal) The female (typically) person or animal previously mentioned or implied.

she- prefix
hon- hona
A female, usually an animal.

she-ass she-asses n
åsnesto
A female donkey.

she-bear she-bears n
björnhona björninna
A female bear (as opposed to a he-bear, male bear).

she-cat she-cats n
katta honkatt
An (adult) female cat.

she-devil she-devils n
djävulinna hondjävul
(literally) A female devil (as opposed to a he-devil, male devil).

she-wolf she-wolves n
varginna varghona hon-varg honvarg vargtik ylva
A female wolf.

shea /ʃeɪ/ /ʃi.ə/ /ʃi/ /ʃɪə/ n
sheanöt sheanötsträd
The fruit of this tree, having a thin, tart, nutritious pulp that surrounds a relatively large, oil-rich seed.

shea butter /ˈʃeɪ ˌbʌtɚ/ [ˈʃeɪ̯ ˌbʌɾɚ] shea butters n
sheasmör
A slightly yellowish or ivory-colored natural fat extracted from fruit of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) by crushing and boiling, widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer and an emollient, as a cooking oil in West Africa, and sometimes used in the chocolate industry as a substitute for cocoa butter.

sheaf /ʃiːf/ sheafs sheaves n
kärve bunt sädeskärve
A quantity of the stalks and ears of wheat, rye, or other grain, bound together; a bundle of grain or straw.
kärve
(mathematics) An abstract construct in topology that associates data to the open sets of a topological space, together with well-defined restrictions from larger to smaller open sets, subject to the condition that compatible data on overlapping open sets corresponds, via the restrictions, to a unique datum on the union of the open sets.

shear /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /ʃɪɹ/ shears n
skjuvning
(mathematics) A transformation that displaces every point in a direction parallel to some given line by a distance proportional to the point’s distance from the line.

shear /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /ʃɪɹ/ v
skjuva
(physics) To deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions.

shear stress shear stresses n
skjuvspänning
(physics) the component of stress that causes parallel layers of a material to move relative to each other in their own planes.

shears /ʃɪə(ɹ)z/ /ʃɪɹz/ n
sax
A tool consisting of two blades with bevel edges, connected by a pivot, used for cutting cloth, or for removing the fleece from sheep etc.

sheatfish sheatfish sheatfishes n
gädda
The wels catfish (Silurus glanis), a catfish, the largest freshwater fish in Europe.

sheath /ʃiːθ/ /ʃiθ/ sheaths n
fodral
(by extension) Anything that has a similar shape to a scabbard that is used to hold an object that is longer than it is wide.
(botany) The base of a leaf when sheathing or investing a branch or stem, as in grasses.
hölje
(electrical engineering) The insulating outer cover of an electrical cable.
fodral fodralklänning
(fashion) A tight-fitting dress.

sheathe /ʃið/ /ʃiːð/ v
sticka i slidan
(transitive) To put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.

shed /ʃɛd/ sheds n
skäl
(weaving) An area between upper and lower warp yarns through which the weft is woven.
skjul
A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding; a hut.

shed /ʃɛd/ v
ömsa
(ambitransitive) To part with, separate from, leave off; cast off, let fall, be divested of.
utgjuta
(transitive, archaic) To pour; to make flow.

sheen /ʃiːn/ sheens n
glans
(also, figuratively) Splendor; radiance; shininess.

sheen /ʃiːn/ v
glänsa
(rare, intransitive, poetic) To shine; to glisten.

sheep /ʃip/ /ʃiːp/ sheep sheeps n
får
(countable, chiefly, Christianity, chiefly plural) A religious adherent, a member of a congregation or religious community (compare flock).

sheep ked sheep keds n
fårlus
A wingless blood-feeding ked (louse fly) of sheep, Melophagus ovinus.

sheep milk n
fårmjölk
milk produced by sheep

sheep polypore sheep polypores n
fårticka
An edible mushroom (Albatrellus ovinus)

sheepback sheepbacks n
rundhäll
(geography, glaciology) A rock formation created by glacial erosion.

sheepdog sheepdogs n
fårhund
A breed of dog, used for herding sheep.

sheepshank /ˈʃipˌʃæŋk/ /ˈʃiːpʃæŋk/ sheepshanks n
trumpetstek
(nautical) A type of knot which is useful for shortening a rope or taking up slack without cutting it.

sheepskin sheepskins n
fårskinn
(uncountable) The skin of a sheep, especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding.

sheer /ʃɪɹ/ /ˈʃɪə/ more sheer most sheer sheerer sheerest adj
ren och skär rena rama
(by extension) Downright; complete; pure.

sheet /ʃit/ /ʃiːt/ sheets n
blad ark pappersark
A piece of paper, usually rectangular, that has been prepared for writing, artwork, drafting, wrapping, manufacture of packaging (boxes, envelopes, etc.), and for other uses. The word does not include scraps and irregular small pieces destined to be recycled, used for stuffing or cushioning or paper mache, etc. In modern books, each sheet of paper is typically folded in half, to produce two leaves and four pages. In the absence of folding, "leaf" and "sheet" are equivalent.
skot
(nautical) A line (rope) used to adjust the trim of a sail.
bana
(curling) The area of ice on which the game of curling is played.

sheet /ʃit/ /ʃiːt/ v
skota
(nautical) To trim a sail using a sheet.

sheet bend sheet bends n
skotstek
A type of knot that can be used to join two ropes of different diameters.

sheet cake sheet cakes n
långpannekaka
(US) A simple, flat, rectangular cake, often vanilla or sometimes chocolate.

sheet metal sheet metals n
plåt
Metal worked into a thin, flat sheet, used widely as construction material and raw material for a multitude of industrial products. It is thicker than foil and thinner than plate.

sheet music n
partitur noter
Handwritten or printed form of musical notation.

sheet of paper sheets of paper n
ark papper pappersark
A single piece of loose paper, which, when bound in a book or booklet, consists of two pages (one on the front and one on the back).

sheik /ʃeɪk/ /ʃik/ sheiks n
schejk shejk
The leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe.
An Islamic religious cleric; the leader of an Islamic religious order.
(some Arab Gulf countries) An official title for members of the royal family as well as some prominent families.

shekel /ˈʃɛkəl/ shekalim shekels n
sikel
(historical) An ancient unit of weight equivalent to one-fiftieth of a mina.

shelduck shelduck shelducks n
gravand
Any of various waterfowl of the genus Tadorna, native to Eurasia, Africa and Australasia.

shelf /ʃɛlf/ shelfs shelves n
hylla
A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk, etc., and used to display, store, or support objects.
The capacity of such an object
bank kontinentalsockel sandbank
A reef, sandbar, or shoal.

shelf life shelf lives n
hållbarhet
The length of time a product (especially food and drugs) will last without deteriorating or without being sold.

shell /ʃɛl/ shells n
fjäll skal
The overlapping hard plates comprising the armor covering the armadillo's body.
skal
The calcareous or chitinous external covering of mollusks, crustaceans, and some other invertebrates.
(entomology) The exoskeleton or wing covers of certain insects.
The conjoined scutes that constitute the "shell" (carapace) of a tortoise or turtle.
(in the plural) Husks of cacao seeds, a decoction of which is sometimes used as a substitute or adulterant for cocoa and its products such as chocolate.
(weaponry) The cartridge of a breechloading firearm; a load; a bullet; a round.
(architecture) Any slight hollow structure; a framework, or exterior structure, regarded as not complete or filled in, as the shell of a house.
(chemistry) A set of atomic orbitals that have the same principal quantum number.
A psychological barrier to social interaction.
skal äggskal
A hard external covering of an animal.
One of the outer layers of skin of an onion.
balja skida
A pod containing the seeds of certain plants, such as the legume Phaseolus vulgaris.
hylsa granat granathylsa
(weaponry) The casing of a self-contained single-unit artillery projectile.
granat
(weaponry) A hollow, usually spherical or cylindrical projectile fired from a siege mortar or a smoothbore cannon. It contains an explosive substance designed to be ignited by a fuse or by percussion at the target site so that it will burst and scatter at high velocity its contents and fragments. Formerly called a bomb.
plåt
An engraved copper roller used in print works.
skal kommandotolk shell skalprogram tolk
(computing) An operating system software user interface, whose primary purpose is to launch other programs and control their interactions; the user's command interpreter. Shell is a way to separate the internal complexity of the implementation of the command from the user. The internals can change while the user experience/interface remains the same.
skal skalbolag
(business) A legal entity that has no operations.

shell /ʃɛl/ v
skala
To remove the outer covering or shell of something.
skala ömsa
(intransitive) To cast the shell, or exterior covering; to fall out of the pod or husk.

shell company shell companies n
skalbolag
(law, business) A company that engages in no substantive business activities, but instead exists as a vehicle for legal or financial transactions, typically to shield another party from liability or other issues.

shell game shell games n
bägarspelet
A game of skill which requires the bettor to guess which of three small cups (or shells) a pea-sized object is concealed under, after the party operating the game rapidly rearranges them, providing opportunity for sleight-of-hand trickery.

shell shock shell shocks n
stridsutmattning
(uncountable) A psychiatric condition characterized by fatigue caused by battle; it is not a current diagnosis in medicine, but it corresponds largely with the current diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder.

shellac /ʃəˈlæk/ shellacs n
schellack
A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc.

shellfish /ˈʃɛl.fɪʃ/ [ʃɛɫˑfɪʃ] shellfish shellfishes n
skaldjur
A culinary and nutritional term for several groups of non-piscine, non-tetrapod, aquatic animals that are used as a food source. The term often exclusively refers to edible aquatic crustaceans, bivalve mollusks and cephalopod mollusks; but sometimes echinoderms may be included as well.

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/ shelters n
skydd
A refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something.

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/ v
skydda
(transitive) To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.

shemale /ˈʃi.meɪl/ shemales n
shemale transsexuell person
(offensive, proscribed, especially, in, _, pornography) A male-to-female transsexual or transgender person; a trans woman.

shenanigans /-ɡənz/ /ˌʃəˈnæ.nə.ɡɪnz/ /ˌʃɪˈnæn.ɪɡ.(ə)nz/ n
fiffel fuffens
(uncountable) Deceitful tricks; trickery; games. [from mid 19th c.]

shepherd /ˈʃɛpəd/ /ˈʃɛpɚd/ shepherdess shepherds n
fåraherde
A person who tends sheep, especially a grazing flock.
herde
(figurative) Someone who watches over, looks after, or guides somebody.

shepherd's purse n
lomme
An edible weed, Capsella bursa-pastoris, family Brassicaceae, native to Europe but now found world-wide.

sherbet /ˈʃɜːbət/ /ˈʃɜːbɪt/ /ˈʃɝbət/ /ˈʃɝbɚt/ /ˈʃɝbɪt/ sherbets n
sorbet
A dessert of frozen fruit juice with a dairy product such as milk added; a sorbet with dairy ingredients.
bruspulver
An effervescent powder made of bicarbonate of soda, sugar and flavourings, intended to be eaten alone or mixed with water to make a drink.

sheriff /ˈʃɛɹəf/ /ˈʃɛɹɪf/ sheriffs n
sheriff
(US) A government official, usually responsible for law enforcement in their county and for administration of the county jail, sometimes an officer of the court, usually elected.

shh /ʃ̩ː/ interjection
shh
Requesting silence.

shibboleth /ˈʃɪbəlɛθ/ shibboleths n
schibbolet
A particular pronunciation or custom that is regarded as distinguishing members of a group from non-members, especially when used as a test.

shield /ʃiːld/ shields n
sköld
A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
sköld skyddsplåt skärma
Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
sköld vapensköld
(heraldry) The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms.

shield /ʃiːld/ v
skydda
(ambitransitive) To protect, to defend.

shieldmaiden shieldmaidens n
sköldmö
(Norse mythology) A female virgin who had chosen to fight as a warrior in battle.

shift /ʃɪft/ shifts n
byte skifte
An act of shifting; a slight movement or change.
(computing) An instance of the use of such a code or character.
skift skifttangent
(obsolete) A share, a portion assigned on division.
(mining) A breaking off and dislocation of a seam; a fault.
skift arbetspass pass arbetsskift
A change of workers, now specifically a set group of workers or period of working time.
växel
(US) The gear mechanism in a motor vehicle.

shift /ʃɪft/ v
flytta skifta
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To move from one place to another; to redistribute.
byta växla ändra flytta skifta
(obsolete, transitive, reflexive) To change (someone's) clothes; sometimes specifically, to change underwear.
(archaic) To resort to expedients for accomplishing a purpose; to contrive; to manage.

shift key shift keys n
omskiftare skifttangent
(computing) A key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used to effect the same function, or to change the function of the function keys.

shifty /ˈʃɪfti/ shiftier shiftiest adj
lömsk skum
Having the appearance of being dishonest, criminal, or unreliable.

shiitake /ʃiːˈtɑːkeɪ/ /ʃɪˈtɑkeɪ/ /ʃɪˈtɑki/ /ʃɪˈtɑːkeɪ/ shiitake shiitakes n
shiitake
A wide, brown variety of edible mushroom, Lentinula edodes.

shill /ʃɪl/ shills n
lockfågel
A person paid to endorse a product while pretending to be impartial.

shimmer /ˈʃɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃɪm.ɚ/ shimmers n
skimmer
A faint or veiled and tremulous gleam or shining.

shimmer /ˈʃɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃɪm.ɚ/ v
skimra
(intransitive) To shine tremulously or intermittently; to gleam faintly.

shin /ʃɪn/ shins n
skenben
The front part of the leg below the knee; the front edge of the shin bone: w:Shinbone on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

shin pad shin pads n
benskydd
A protective piece of clothing worn over the shin.

shinbone shinbones n
skenben
(anatomy) The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee

shine /ʃaɪn/ /ʃaːɪn/ shines n
sken
Brightness from a source of light.
glans
Brightness from reflected light.
finish polish
Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.

shine /ʃaɪn/ /ʃaːɪn/ v
lysa skina stråla
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
polera putsa blanka
(transitive) To cause (something) to shine; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
glänsa lysande
(intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
lysa i ögonen
(intransitive, copulative) To be immediately apparent.
blänka glänsa reflektera
(transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.

shingles /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/ n
bältros helveteseld
(disease, informal) Herpes zoster, caused by Human herpes virus 3, in genus Varicellovirus.

shiny /ˈʃaɪ.ni/ more shiny most shiny shinier shiniest adj
glittrande skinande
Reflecting light.
lysande
Emitting light.

shiny cowbird shiny cowbirds n
glanskostare
A passerine bird (Molothrus bonariensis) of the Icteridae family.

ship /ʃɪp/ ships n
skepp fartyg
(nautical) A water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat.

ship /ʃɪp/ v
frakta skeppa
(transitive) To send (a parcel or container) to a recipient (by any means of transport).

ship ahoy interjection
skepp ohoj
(nautical) Interjection used to hail another ship or vessel, or to attract attention to the presence of another vessel (most probably close by)

ship in a bottle /ˌʃɪp ɪn ə ˈbɑtəl/ /ˌʃɪp ɪn ə ˈbɒtl̩/ [-ɾəl] ships in a bottle ships in bottles n
flaskskepp
An ornament consisting of a model ship inside a glass bottle, usually one with a narrow neck which makes it difficult to see how the ship was put in place.

shipbuilding shipbuildings n
skeppsbyggnad
(uncountable, nautical) The construction of ships.
A construction of a ship.

shipment /ˈʃɪpmənt/ shipments n
försändelse
a load of goods that is transported by any method (not just by ship)

shipping /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/ shippings n
frakt
The transportation of goods.
fraktkostnad
The cost of sending an item or package via postal or carrier services.

shipping company shipping companies n
rederi
A company whose main line of business is ownership and operation of ships.

shipworm /ˈʃɪpwɜːm/ /ˈʃɪpwɝm/ shipworms n
skeppsmask
Any of several wormlike marine molluscs (not true worms) of the family Teredinidae that bore through the wooden hulls of ships and other woody material immersed in salt water; specifically, the naval shipworm or turu (Teredo navalis), the type species of the genus Teredo.

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ shipwrecks n
skeppsvrak
A ship that has sunk or run aground so that it is no longer seaworthy.
skeppsbrott förlisning
(countable, uncountable) An event where a ship sinks or runs aground.

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ v
förlisa
To wreck a boat through a collision or mishap.

shipyard shipyards n
skeppsvarv varv
A place where ships are built and repaired.

shire /ʃaɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ʃaɪə/ shires n
grevskap
(chiefly, historical) An administrative area or district between about the 5th to the 11th century, subdivided into hundreds or wapentakes and jointly governed by an ealdorman and a sheriff; also, a present-day area corresponding to such a historical district; a county; especially (England) , a county having a name ending in -shire.

shirk /ʃɜːk/ /ʃɝk/ v
undvika smita från
(transitive) To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.

shirt /ʃəːɾʈ/ /ʃəːʈ/ /ʃɜːt/ /ʃɝt/ shirts n
skjorta
An article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, and often has sleeves, either long or short, that cover the arms.

shirtless /ˈʃɜːtləs/ /ˈʃɝtləs/ more shirtless most shirtless adj
bara bröst
(chiefly of a man) Not wearing a shirt; having a bare torso, barechested

shirty /ˈʃɜː.ti/ /ˈʃɝ.ti/ shirtier shirtiest adj
sur
(chiefly, AU, UK, informal) Ill-tempered or annoyed.

shit /ʃɪt/ more shit most shit shitter shittest adj
skit-
(vulgar, colloquial) Of poor quality; worthless.
skit
(vulgar, colloquial) Nasty; despicable.

shit /ʃɪt/ interjection
fan! jävlar! skit!
(vulgar) Expression of worry, failure, shock, etc., often at something seen for the first time or remembered immediately before using this term.

shit /ʃɪt/ shits n
skit bajs
(countable, uncountable, colloquial, vulgar) Solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels; feces.
skit fan
(uncountable, vulgar, colloquial) Rubbish; worthless matter.
skit
(uncountable, colloquial, vulgar, definite, US) (the shit) The best of its kind.
(uncountable, slang, vulgar) Anything exceptional or remarkable.
skit skitsnack
(uncountable, vulgar, colloquial) Nonsense; bullshit.
skit skitstövel
(countable, vulgar, colloquial) A nasty, despicable person, used particularly of men.
knark
(uncountable, vulgar, colloquial) Any recreational drug (e.g. cannabis, heroin, etc.).

shit /ʃɪt/ v
bajsa ut skita ut
(transitive, vulgar, colloquial) To excrete (something) through the anus.
skita bajsa
(transitive, reflexive) To defecate on; to soil through defecating.
skita
(transitive, vulgar, colloquial) To fool or try to fool someone; to be deceitful.

shit a brick v
skita knäck
(idiomatic, vulgar) To react strongly or excessively, especially in anger, fear, or astonishment.

shit hot /ʃɪt hɑt/ adj
skitbra
(vulgar, colloquial) brilliant or exceptional, especially as a measure of attractiveness

shit oneself v
skita på sig
(vulgar, slang, figurative) To be very frightened or astonished (to the extent that one might lose control of one's bowels).

shit sandwich shit sandwiches n
bajsmacka

shitfaced more shitfaced most shitfaced adj
asfull aspackad dyngrak skitfull stupfull
(slang, vulgar) Very drunk.

shithead /ˈʃɪt.hɛd/ shitheads n
skitskalle
(countable, pejorative, slang, vulgar) A stupid or contemptible person.
vändtia
(uncountable, vulgar, card games) A card game, the aim of which is to lose one's cards.

shithole /ˈʃɪt.hoʊl/ shitholes n
skithål skitställe
A very dirty, poor, and unpleasant place.

shits /ʃɪts/ n
diarré rännskita
(colloquial, vulgar) .

shitter /ˈʃɪt.ə/ /ˈʃɪt.ɚ/ [ˈʃɪɾ.ɚ] shitters n
dass muggen skithus
(slang, vulgar) A toilet or lavatory; an outhouse.

shitting /ˈʃɪtɪŋ/ adj
jävla
(vulgar) An intensifier, often applying more to the whole utterance than to the specific word it modifies; same as fucking.

shive /ʃaɪv/ shives n
skävor
A splinter or fragment of the woody core of flax or hemp broken off in braking or scutching

shiver /ˈʃɪvə/ /ˈʃɪvɚ/ v
darra huttra
To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.
(nautical, transitive) To cause to shake or tremble, as a sail, by steering close to the wind.

shoal /ʃəʊl/ shoals n
sandbank
A sandbank or sandbar creating a shallow.

shock /ʃɑk/ /ʃɒk/ /ʃɔk/ shocks n
chock skräll
A sudden, heavy impact.
chock överraskning
(figuratively) Something so surprising that it is stunning.
stöt chock elchock elstöt
(medicine) Electric shock, a sudden burst of electrical energy hitting a person or animal.

shock absorber shock absorbers n
stötdämpare
(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp any sudden shock impulse and dissipate kinetic energy; usually consists of a combination of a spring and a dashpot.

shock wave shock waves n
chockfront chockvåg
(physics) A powerful compression wave produced by the movement of a body through a fluid or gas at a velocity greater than the local speed of sound.

shocking pink adj
chockrosa
Of a very bright pink colour.

shocking pink shocking pinks n
chockrosa
a very bright pink colour.

shod /ʃɑd/ /ʃɒd/ adj
skodd
Wearing shoes.

shoddy /ʃɒdi/ shoddier shoddiest adj
slarvig tafflig
Of poor quality or construction

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ shoen shoes shoon n
sko
A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material. Shoes generally do not extend above the ankle, as opposed to boots, which do.
Something resembling a shoe in form, position, or function, such as a brake shoe.

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ v
sko
(transitive) To put shoes on someone or something else's feet, especially to put horseshoes on a horse.
(intransitive, chiefly, _, as, _, past, _) To cover an object with a protective layer of material.

shoe insert shoe inserts n
hålfotsinlägg skoinlägg

shoe polish shoe polishes n
skokräm
A product rubbed onto shoes to make them shine.

shoe shop shoe shops n
skoaffär skobutik
A shop that sells footwear and related items; a shoe store.

shoebill /ˈʃu.bɪl/ shoebills n
träskonäbb
Balaeniceps rex, a tall wading bird related to the stork, native to tropical African swamps; the sole species of the family Balaenicipitidae.

shoebox shoeboxes n
skokartong
The box in which shoes are sold.

shoehorn /ˈʃuːˌhɔɹn/ /ˈʃuːˌhɔː(ɹ)n/ shoehorns n
skohorn
A smooth tool that assists in putting the foot into a shoe, by sliding the heel in after the toe is in place. This reduces discomfort and damage to the back of the shoe. By slipping it into the back of the shoe behind the heel, the user prevents the heel from squashing down the back of the shoe and causing difficulty; instead the heel slides down the smooth shoehorn, which then comes out easily once the foot is in place.

shoehorn /ˈʃuːˌhɔɹn/ /ˈʃuːˌhɔː(ɹ)n/ v
klämma in knö tränga tvinga
(transitive, figuratively) To force (something) into (a tight space); to squeeze (something) into (a schedule, etc); to exert great effort to insert or include (something); to include (something) despite potent reasons not to.

shoelace /ˈʃuːˌleɪs/ shoelaces n
skosnöre
A lace used for fastening a shoe.

shoeless adj
barfota oskodd skolös
Without shoes; not wearing shoes

shoemaker shoemakers n
skomakare skomakerska
A person who makes shoes

shoemaking n
skomakeri
The making of shoes.

shoeshiner shoeshiners n
skoputsare
A person who shines shoes and other footwear, usually for a fee.

shofar /ˈʃaʊ̯fɔʁ/ /ˈʃoʊ̯fɑɹ/ /ˈʃoʊ̯fɚ/ /ˈʃɔɪ̯fɚ/ /ˈʃəɪ̯fɚ/ /ˈʃəʊ̯fə/ /ˈʃɛɪ̯fɚ/ shofarot shofaroth shofars shofroth n
shofar
(Judaism) A ram’s-horn trumpet.

shogun /ˈʃəʊɡʌn/ shogun shoguns n
shogun
The supreme generalissimo of feudal Japan.

shoo /ʃuː/ interjection
sjas schas
(informal, demeaning) Go away! Clear off!

shoo /ʃuː/ v
sjasa sjasa bort sjasa iväg
(transitive, informal) To induce someone or something to leave.

shoot /ʃuːt/ v
fotografera fota plåta
(intransitive) To cause a weapon to discharge a projectile.
(intransitive) To discharge a missile; said of a weapon.
(transitive) To fire (a weapon that releases a projectile).
(transitive) To fire a projectile at (a person or target).
(transitive) To penetrate, like a missile; to dart with a piercing sensation.
skjuta
To send out or forth, especially with a rapid or sudden motion; to cast with the hand; to hurl; to discharge; to emit.
To protrude; to jut; to project; to extend.

shoot from the hip v
skjuta från höften
(literally) To discharge a firearm while it is held near the hip, without taking time to aim via the gunsights.
höfta skjuta från höften
(figuratively) To speak or act quickly based on first impressions, without carefully studying the background information, wider context, etc.

shoot one's mouth off v
prata skit snacka skit
(slang) To make reckless or exaggerated statements.

shoot oneself in the foot v
skjuta sig själv i foten
(idiomatic) To act against one's own interests; to unintentionally behave self-destructively.

shoot up v
skjuta upp
(intransitive, transitive) To inject (a drug) intravenously.

shooter /ˈʃuːtə(ɹ)/ shooters n
skytt
Someone who shoots something; a gunner, archer, etc.
(craps) The player throwing the dice.
(slang) A firearm.
(slang) An associate willing to act in one's defence or to act against one's enemies, especially by force.
(by extension) A loyal advocate or fan.
A video game in which shooting enemies (or targets) is the main objective.
(professional wrestling, _, slang) A professional wrestler who uses actual fighting moves as part of his style, or who speaks his mind during a live or televised event (instead of speaking from a script).
A large marble used for knocking smaller marbles out of a chalk circle.
An alcoholic beverage typically served in a shot glass.
(rare) A shooting star.
(alternative medicine) A device supposed to accumulate orgone.

shooting /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/ shootings n
skjutning skottlossning
(countable) An instance of shooting with a gun or other weapon.

shooting iron shooting irons n
skjutjärn
(chiefly, US, colloquial, dated) A firearm, especially a handgun.

shooting range shooting ranges n
skjutbana
A facility designed for firearms practice.

shooting star shooting stars n
stjärnfall fallande stjärna
A meteor, especially a streak of light in the night sky, caused by a meteoroid burning up as it enters the Earth’s atmosphere.

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ shops n
butik affär kiosk
An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well.
verkstad
A place where things are manufactured or crafted; a workshop.
slöjd
A variety of classes taught in junior or senior high school that teach vocational skill.

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ v
handla shoppa
(intransitive) To visit stores or shops to browse or explore merchandise, especially with the intention of buying such merchandise.

shop assistant shop assistants n
butiksbiträde expedit
An employee in a shop, a shopkeeper.

shop window shop windows n
skyltfönster
A large window at the front of a shop, behind which items for sale are displayed.

shopkeeper /ˈʃɒpkiːpɚ/ shopkeepers n
handlare
A trader who sells goods in a shop, or by retail, in distinction from one who sells by wholesale, or sells door to door.

shoplift /ˈʃɒplɪft/ v
snatta
(transitive) To steal something from a shop or store during business hours, usually by means of hiding merchandise.
(intransitive) To steal from shops / stores during trading hours.

shoplifter shoplifters n
snattare
A person who shoplifts, one who steals from shops.

shoplifting shopliftings n
snatteri
(uncountable) The action of stealing goods from a shop; the action of the verb shoplift.

shopowner shopowners n
butiksägare
Someone who owns a shop.

shopping /ˈʃɑpɪŋ/ /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ shoppings n
inköp shopping
The process of buying goods or services, or searching for those suitable to buy.

shopping cart /ˈʃɑpɪŋ kɑɹt/ shopping carts n
kundvagn kärra vagn
(US, Philippines) A conveyance used to carry groceries and other items while shopping in a store.

shopping centre shopping centres n
köpcentrum köpcenter affärscenter galleria
(British, AU) A large retail outlet consisting of several shops.

shopping list shopping lists n
inköpslista
A list, written on e.g. a piece of paper, of items that need to be bought.

shore /ʃo(ː)ɹ/ /ʃoə/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ shores n
strand
(from the perspective of one on a body of water) Land, usually near a port.

shore fly shore flies n
vattenfluga
A tiny fly found near seashores or at smaller inland waters, such as ponds, of one the 1,500 species of the family Ephydridae.

short /ʃoɹt/ /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔːt/ /ʃɔːɹt/ /ˈʃoːrt/ /ˈʃoːɻt/ /ˈʃɒːɹt/ [ʃɑɹt] shorter shortest adj
kort
Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
(of a person) Of comparatively small height.
Having little duration.
förkortning kort
(followed by for) Of a word or phrase, constituting an abbreviation (for another) or shortened form (of another).

short /ʃoɹt/ /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔːt/ /ʃɔːɹt/ /ˈʃoːrt/ /ˈʃoːɻt/ /ˈʃɒːɹt/ [ʃɑɹt] v
kortsluta
(transitive) To cause a short circuit in (something).
(intransitive, of an electrical circuit) To short circuit.
blanka
(transitive, business) To sell something, especially securities, that one does not own at the moment for delivery at a later date in hopes of profiting from a decline in the price; to sell short.

short circuit short circuits n
kortslutning
(electrical engineering) A usually unintentional connection of low resistance or impedance in a circuit such that excessive and often damaging current flows in it.

short circuit v
kortsluta
(transitive) To cause a short circuit in.

short film short films n
kortfilm
Any motion picture not long enough to be considered a feature film.

short list short lists n
kortlista
a list of candidates selected from a longer list, and from which one or more successful candidates are in turn selected.

short seller short sellers n
blankare
A person or organization that participates in short selling

short selling n
blankning
(commerce, finance) The practice of selling items or stock which one does not currently possess.

short short story short short stories n
miniatyrnovell mininovell
A work of fiction that is briefer than typical short stories.

short story short stories n
novell
A work of fiction that is shorter than a novella.

short ton short tons n
engelskt kort ton
A unit of ship capacity or weight equal to 2000 U.S. or avoirdupois pounds, approximately 907 kilograms.

short twentieth century /-ɪθ-/ /ˈʃoɹt ˌtwɛn.(t)ɪ.əθ ˈsɛn.(t)ʃ(ə).ɹi/ /ˈʃɔːt ˌtwɛn.(t)ɪ.əθ ˈsɛn.t͡ʃ(ʊ).ɹi/ pn
korta 1900-talet
(historical period, specifically) The period between 1914 and 1991, from the beginning of World War I to the fall of the Soviet Union. [from 1990s]

short-billed dowitcher short-billed dowitchers n
mindre beckasinsnäppa
a long-legged and long-billed migratory wading bird, Limnodromus griseus

short-eared owl short-eared owls n
jorduggla
A species of owl, Asio flammeus.

short-lived /ʃɔɹtˈlaɪvd/ /ʃɔɹtˈlɪvd/ shorter-lived shortest-lived adj
kortlivad kortvarig
Alive or existent for only a short period of time.

short-sighted more short-sighted most short-sighted adj
kortsynt
(figuratively) Unable to see long-term objectives; lacking foresight.

short-sightedness n
kortsiktighet
The propensity of a person to ignore long-term goals in favor of short-term gains.

short-sleeved adj
kortärmad
Having sleeves that are not long enough to reach the elbows.

short-tailed parrot short-tailed parrots n
kortstjärtad papegoja
A species of parrot, Graydidascalus brachyurus, native to tropical rain forests of South America.

short-toed snake eagle short-toed snake eagles n
ormörn
Circaetus gallicus, a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

short-toed treecreeper short-toed treecreepers n
trädgårdsträdkrypare
Certhia brachydactyla, a species of bird in the family Certhiidae.

shortbread shortbreads n
mördegskaka
A type of biscuit (cookie), popular in Britain, traditionally made from one part sugar, two parts butter and three parts flour.

shortcoming /ˈʃoːtˌkʌmɪŋ/ /ˈʃɔɹtˌkʌmɪŋ/ /ˈʃɔːtˌkʌmɪŋ/ [ˈʃɑɹtˌkʌmɪŋ] shortcomings n
brist svaghet tillkortakommande
A deficiency or falling short; failure to attain a goal or ideal.

shortcrust pastry shortcrust pastries n
mördeg
(cooking) Pastry containing no leavening agent; often used to make the base of tarts, pies etc.

shortcut /ˈʃoɹtˌkʌt/ /ˈʃoːt.kat/ /ˈʃɔːtkʌt/ [ˈʃoːʔ.kat] [ˈʃoːʔ.kaʔ] shortcuts n
genväg
A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths.
A method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps.
genväg alias
(computing, in the Microsoft family of operating systems) A file that points to the location of another file and serves as a quick way to access it.

shorten /ˈʃɔɹtən/ /ˈʃɔːtən/ v
förkorta kortna
(transitive) To make shorter; to abbreviate.
kortna
(intransitive) To become shorter.

shorthand /ˈʃɔɹthænd/ /ˈʃɔːthænd/ shorthands n
stenografi
A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.

shorthorn sculpin shorthorn sculpins n
rötsimpa
A species of fish in the Cottidae family: Myoxocephalus scorpius.

shortly /ʃɔːɹtli/ adv
inom kort snart
In a short or brief time or manner; quickly.
In or after a short time; soon.
fåordigt kort
In few words

shortness shortnesses n
korthet
(uncountable) The property of being short, of being small of stature or brief.

shortness of breath n
andnöd andfåddhet dyspné
difficulty in breathing; dyspnea

shorts /ʃɔː(ɹ)ts/ n
kortbyxor shorts
pants or trousers worn for sports or in warmer weather that do not go lower than the knees.

shortwave /ˈʃoɹtˌweɪv/ /ˈʃɔːtˌweɪv/ adj
kortvågig
(of radio waves) Having a wavelength of approximately 10 to 100 meters.

shortwave /ˈʃoɹtˌweɪv/ /ˈʃɔːtˌweɪv/ shortwaves n
kortvåg
(physics) An electromagnetic wave having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz.

shot /ʃɑt/ /ʃɒt/ /ʃɔt/ more shot most shot adj
utsliten

shot /ʃɑt/ /ʃɒt/ /ʃɔt/ shots n
skott
The result of launching a projectile or bullet.
(sports) The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.
hagel skrot
(uncountable) Small metal balls used as ammunition.
chansning försök
(figurative) An opportunity or attempt.
shot
A measure of alcohol, usually spirits, as taken either from a shot-glass or directly from the bottle, equivalent to about 44 milliliters; 1.5 ounces. ("pony shot"= 30 milliliters; 1 fluid ounce)
(photography, film) A single snapshot or an unbroken sequence of photographic film exposures, or the digital equivalent; an unedited sequence of frames.

shot glass shot glasses n
shotglas snapsglas
A small glass used to hold or measure a small quantity of liquor.

shot put shot puts n
kulstötning
(athletics, uncountable) An athletics event where a competitor must hurl a heavy metal orb ("shot") as far as possible. Because of the weight of the ball this is done with a pushing ("putting") motion rather than a throwing motion.

shot-putter shot-putters n
kulstötare kulstöterska
(athletics) An athlete who competes in the shot put.

shotgun /ˈʃɑtɡʌn/ /ˈʃɒtɡʌn/ shotguns n
hagelgevär
(firearms) A gun which fires loads typically consisting of small metal balls, called shot, from a cartridge.
framsäte
(slang) The front passenger seat in a vehicle, next to the driver; so called because the position of the shotgun-armed guard on a horse-drawn stage-coach, wagon train, or gold transport was next to the driver on a forward-mounted bench seat. Can also be used in situations of claiming other resources such as bedrooms.

should /ʃuːld/ /ʃəd/ /ʃʊd/ /ʃʊld/ v
om skulle
(informal) With verbs such as 'see' or 'hear', usually in the second person, used to point out something remarkable in either a good or bad way.
Will be likely to (become or do something); indicates a degree of possibility or probability that the stated thing will happen or be true in the future.
Used to express what the speaker would do in another person's situation, as a means of giving a suggestion or recommendation.
skola borde torde böra bör
(auxiliary) Ought to; expressing expectation.

shoulder /ˈʃoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈʃəʊɫdə/ shoulders n
skuldra axel
(anatomy) The joint between the arm and the torso, sometimes including the surrounding muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
vägren
The part of a key between the cuts and the bow.Parts of a Yale lock-type key

shoulder bag shoulder bags n
axelremsväska
Any bag with a single strap designed to be carried on the shoulder.

shoulder blade shoulder blades n
skulderblad
Either of the large flat bones at the back of the shoulder.

shoulder pad shoulder pads n
axelvadd
a type of padding sometimes used in clothing to give the wearer the illusion of less sloping shoulders.

shoulder-length adj
axellång
(of hair, clothing, jewellery, or similar) Reaching the shoulders.

shoulder-strap shoulder-straps n
axelband axelrem
Straps of leather or fabric, supporting a bag or rucksack when carried

shoulder-to-shoulder adv
skuldra vid skuldra
In close proximity; side-by-side.
Whilst closely cooperating.

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ shouts n
skrik
A loud burst of voice or voices; a violent and sudden outcry, especially that of a multitude expressing joy, triumph, exultation, anger, or great effort.

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ v
skrika
(intransitive) To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.

shovel /ˈʃʌv(ə)l/ /ˈʃʌvl̩/ shovels n
skyffel spade skovel
A hand tool with a handle, used for moving portions of material such as earth, snow, and grain from one place to another, with some forms also used for digging. Not to be confused with a spade, which is designed solely for small-scale digging and incidental tasks such as chopping of small roots.

shovel /ˈʃʌv(ə)l/ /ˈʃʌvl̩/ v
skotta skyffla
To move materials with a shovel.

shovelling shovellings n
skottning

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ shows n
uppvisning utställning
(countable) An exhibition of items.
show program
(countable) A broadcast program, especially a light entertainment program.
demonstration
(countable) A demonstration.

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ v
visa
(transitive) To display, to have somebody see (something).
visa demonstrera
(transitive) To indicate (a fact) to be true; to demonstrate.
visa märkas synas
(intransitive) To be visible; to be seen; to appear.

show jumping n
banhoppning hästhoppning
An equestrian event in which a rider's horse is jumped over an array of obstacles.

show of force shows of force n
maktdemonstration

show of hands shows of hands n
handuppräckning
A vote in which people raise a hand in order to state their agreement with something.

show off v
paradera
(transitive, and, intransitive, idiomatic) To attract attention to for the purpose of bragging or personal exhibitionism; to demonstrate a skill, talent or property for the purpose of bragging or personal exhibitionism.

show one's true colors v
bekänna färg visa sin sanna natur visa sitt rätta ansikte visa sitt rätta jag
To reveal how one really is, as opposed to how one has been portrayed or after having been deceptively and deliberately misleading.

show trial show trials n
skenrättegång skenprocess skådeprocess
(legal) A trial held for appearance's sake, but whose verdict is predetermined, especially a "guilty" verdict with the purpose of making an example of the accused. [1937]

show up v
dyka upp avslöja blottlägga
(transitive) To make visible; to expose.

showboat /ˈʃoʊˌboʊt/ showboats n
teaterbåt
(US) A river steamboat having a resident theatre.

showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/ showcases n
vitrin skyltfönster
A setting, occasion, or medium for exhibiting something or someone, especially in an attractive or favorable aspect.

showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/ v
förevisa ställa ut
To display, demonstrate, show, or present.

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ showers n
skur regnby
A brief fall of precipitation (spell of rain, or a similar fall of snow, sleet, or cascade).
dusch
An instance of using of this device in order to bathe oneself.

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ v
duscha spraya
(followed by with) To spray with (a specified liquid).
duscha
To bathe using a shower.

shower cap shower caps n
duschmössa
A waterproof headgear designed for use in the shower, to avoid wetting the hair.

shower curtain shower curtains n
duschdraperi
A waterproof curtain which hangs by the shower, to prevent water splashing from the shower.

shower gel shower gels n
duschgel
A commercial gel soap, used to wash oneself, especially in the shower.

showerhead showerheads n
duschhuvud duschmunstycke
A perforated nozzle that showers water on a bather, sometimes in adjustable patterns.

showing /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/ /ˈʃəʊɪŋ/ showings n
visning
An occasion when something is shown.

showmanship showmanships n
artisteri
The quality or skill of giving an engaging or compelling performance; a stage presence.

shrapnel /ˈʃɹæpnəl/ shrapnels n
splitter
(military) Shot, fragments, or debris thrown out by an exploding shell, bomb or landmine.

shred /ʃɹɛd/ shreds n
spår tillstymmelse uns
A fragment of something; a particle; a piece; also, a very small amount.
remsa
A long, narrow piece (especially of fabric) cut or torn off; a strip; specifically, a piece of cloth or clothing.

shred /ʃɹɛd/ v
strimla
To cut or tear (something) into long, narrow pieces or strips.

shredded more shredded most shredded adj
riven
Cut or torn into narrow strips or small pieces.

shredder /ʃɹɛdə(ɹ)/ shredders n
dokumentförstörare
A machine that tears up objects into smaller pieces, especially a paper shredder, garbage shredder or gardening or farming shredder.

shrew /ʃɹuː/ shrews n
näbbmus
Any of numerous small, mouselike, chiefly nocturnal, mammals of the family Soricidae (order Soricomorpha).
argbigga ragata
(pejorative) An ill-tempered, nagging woman: a scold.

shrewd /ʃɹuːd/ shrewder shrewdest adj
klok
Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.
slug fiffig finurlig listig
Artful, tricky or cunning.

shrewdly more shrewdly most shrewdly adv
klokt
In a shrewd manner.

shrift /ʃɹɪft/ shrifts n
bikt skriftermål
The act of going to or hearing a religious confession.
Confession to a priest.
syndaförlåtelse
(obsolete) Forgiveness given by a priest after confession; remission.

shrike /ʃɹaɪk/ shrikes n
törnskata
Any of various passerine birds of the family Laniidae which are known for their habit of catching other birds and small animals and impaling the uneaten portions of their bodies on thorns.

shrill /ʃɹɪl/ shriller shrillest adj
gäll
High-pitched and piercing.

shrimp /ʃɹɪmp/ shrimp shrimps n
räka
(uncountable) The flesh of such crustaceans.

shrine /ʃɹaɪ̯n/ shrines n
helgedom mecka vallfärdsplats
A holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, or similar figure of awe and respect, at which said figure is venerated or worshipped.

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ shrinks n
hjärnskrynklare psykare
(slang, sometimes, pejorative) A psychiatrist or psychotherapist.

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ v
krympa
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.

shrinkage shrinkages n
krympning minskning
The act of shrinking, or the proportion by which something shrinks.
svinn
The loss of merchandise through theft, spoilage, and obsolescence.
pansarpung
(slang) The reduction in size of the male genitalia when cold, such as from immersion in cold water.

shrinkflation n
krympflation

shrivel /ˈʃɹɪvəl/ v
krympa sjunka ihop
(intransitive) To collapse inward; to crumble.
skrumpna
(intransitive) To become wrinkled.

shriveled more shriveled most shriveled adj
skrumpen

shroud /ʃɹaʊd/ shrouds n
svepning
Especially, the dress for the dead; a winding sheet.
vant
(nautical) One of a set of ropes or cables (rigging) attaching a mast to the sides of a vessel or to another anchor point, serving to support the mast sideways; such rigging collectively.

shrub /ʃɹʌb/ shrubs n
buske
A woody plant smaller than a tree, and usually with several stems from the same base.

shrubbery /ˈʃɹʌbəɹi/ shrubberies n
buskage
A planting of shrubs; a wide border to a garden where shrubs are thickly planted; or a similar larger area with a path winding through it.

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ shrugs n
axelryckning
A lifting of the shoulders to signal indifference or a casual lack of knowledge.
A cropped, cardigan-like garment with short or long sleeves, typically knitted.

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ v
rycka på axlarna
(ambitransitive) To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.

shrunken more shrunken most shrunken adj
skrumpnad
Reduced in size as a result of shrinkage; shrivelled.

shtick /ʃtɪk/ shticks n
gag
A gimmick.

shtum /ʃtʊm/ adj
stum
silent; speechless; dumb.

shucks /ʃʌks/ interjection
äsch
(colloquial, euphemism) Exclamatory response to a minor disappointment.
(colloquial, euphemism) A bashful expression of thanks.

shudder /ˈʃʌd.ə/ /ˈʃʌd.ɚ/ [ˈʃʌɾ.ɚ] v
rysa
(intransitive) To shake nervously, often from fear or horror.

shuffle /ˈʃʌfəl/ v
blanda
(ambitransitive) To put in a random order.

shun /ʃʌn/ v
sky skygga
(transitive) To avoid, especially persistently; ostracize.

shuriken /ˈʃuː.ɹɪ.kən/ /ˈʃɝ.ɪ.kən/ /ˈʃʊə.ɹɪ.kən/ shuriken shurikens n
kaststjärna
A dart or throwing blade, sometimes with multiple points, used as a weapon by ninja (or samurai).

shut /ʃɛt/ /ʃʊt/ /ʃʌt/ v
stänga
(transitive) To close, to stop from being open.
(intransitive) To close, to stop being open.
(transitive, or, intransitive, chiefly, British) To close (a business) temporarily.
(transitive) To isolate, to close off from the world.

shut up /ʃʌt ˈʌp/ [ʃʌt̚ ˈʌp] [ʃʌʔ ˈʌp] [ʃʌˈɾʌp] interjection
håll klaffen håll käften håll mun håll tyst käft käften
(highly, _, impolite, dismissal) Stop talking, crying, etc.
du skojar seriöst vad säger du
(colloquial, ) I don't believe it!, no way!

shut up /ʃʌt ˈʌp/ [ʃʌt̚ ˈʌp] [ʃʌʔ ˈʌp] [ʃʌˈɾʌp] v
låsa stänga
(transitive) To close (a building) so that no one can enter.
slå igen stänga
(transitive) To terminate (a business).
bura in låsa in
(transitive) To put (someone or something) in a secure enclosed space, such as a room or container.
bura in kväsa låsa in tiga tysta
(ergative, often, imperative) Of a person, to stop talking or (of a person or thing) making noise.

shutter /ˈʃʌt.ə/ /ˈʃʌɾ.ɚ/ shutters n
fönsterlucka
(usually, in the plural) Protective panels, usually wooden, placed over windows to block out the light.
slutare
(photography) The part of a camera, normally closed, that opens for a controlled period of time to let light in when taking a picture.

shutter speed shutter speeds n
slutartid
(photography) The duration of time for which the shutter of a camera remains open when exposing photographic film or other photosensitive material to light for the purpose of recording an image.

shutterbug /ˈʃʌtəbʌɡ/ /ˈʃʌtɚbʌɡ/ shutterbugs n
amatörfotograf
(informal) A person who makes a hobby of photography.

shuttle /ˈʃʌtəl/ shuttles n
skyttel
(weaving) A tool used to carry the woof back and forth between the warp threads on a loom.
The sliding thread holder in a sewing machine, which carries the lower thread through a loop of the upper thread, to make a lock stitch.
skyttelbuss skytteltrafik
A transport service (such as a bus or train) that goes back and forth between two or more places.

shuttle bus shuttle buses n
skyttelbuss
A short-haul, limited-passenger bus, typically privately owned, such as by hotels, retirement villages, etc.

shuttlecock /ˈʃʌtl̩kɑk/ /ˈʃʌtl̩kɒk/ shuttlecocks n
fjäderboll badmintonboll
(countable) A lightweight object that is conical in shape with a cork or rubber-covered nose, used in badminton the way a ball is used in other racquet games. [from early 16th c.]

shy /ʃaɪ/ more shy most shy shier shiest shyer shyest adj
skygg
Easily frightened; timid.
blyg skygg
Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
skygg försiktig
Cautious; wary; suspicious.
knapp
(informal) Short, insufficient or less than.
besvärad skamsen
Embarrassed.

shylock /ˈʃaɪlɑk/ /ˈʃaɪlɒk/ v
ockra ta ockerränta
(intransitive, US) To lend money at exorbitant rates of interest.

shyster /ˈʃaɪs.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaɪs.tɚ/ shysters n
brännvinsadvokat
Someone who acts in a disreputable, unethical, or unscrupulous way, especially in the practice of law and politics.

sibilant /ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/ more sibilant most sibilant adj
väsande
Characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.

sibilant /ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/ sibilants n
sibilant väsljud
(phonetics) A consonant having a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.

siblicide /ˈsɪblɪsaɪd/ siblicides n
syskonmord
(chiefly, zoology) The killing of a sibling, especially as observed among certain species of animals. [from 1980s]

sibling /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ siblings n
syskon
A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.

sibling-in-law siblings-in-law n
svärsyskon
The sibling of the spouse of one's sibling.

sibyl /ˈsɪ.bəl/ [ˈsɪ.bɫ̩] sibyls n
sibylla vala völva
A pagan female oracle or prophetess, especially the Cumaean sibyl.

sic /sɪk/ adv
sic så
Thus; as written; used to indicate, for example, that text is being quoted as it is from the source.

sick /sɪk/ sicker sickest adj
sjuka sjuke
(less common in the, _, UK) In poor health; ill.
illamående må illa sjuk
Having an urge to vomit.
sjuk sjuka sjuke
(colloquial) Mentally unstable, disturbed.
sjuk
(colloquial) In bad taste.
(slang) Very good, excellent, awesome, badass.
trött
Tired of or annoyed by something.

sick /sɪk/ n
kräks spya
(British, AU, colloquial) Vomit.

sick bay sick bays n
sjukhytt sjukstuga
A room in an institution, or compartment on a vessel, where basic medical supplies are kept and medical attention can be sought.

sick leave n
sjukskrivning
Paid absence from work specifically to recover from illness.

sick man of Europe pn
Europas sjuke man
(archaic, politics) Ottoman Empire.

sick pay n
sjukpenning
Money paid to an employee during his or her sick leave.

sickbag sickbags n
spypåse
A bag for catching vomit, often provided on aeroplanes in case of travel sickness.

sickbed /ˈsɪkbɛd/ sickbeds n
sjukbädd sjuksäng
A bed used by a person who is sick.

sickle /ˈsɪkl̩/ sickles n
skära
(agriculture) An implement having a semicircular blade and short handle, used for cutting long grass and cereal crops.

sickle-cell anemia n
sickelcellanemi
(North America) The most common form of sickle-cell disease, with anemic effects.

sickly /ˈsɪkli/ sicklier sickliest adj
sjuklig sjukliga sjukligt
Frequently ill or in poor health.

sickly sweet more sickly sweet most sickly sweet adj
sliskig sötsliskig
Too sweet; sickeningly sweet or sentimental.

side /saɪd/ /səɪd/ sides n
sida kant
A bounding straight edge of a two-dimensional shape.
sida
A flat surface of a three-dimensional object; a face.
One half (left or right, top or bottom, front or back, etc.) of something or someone.
A region in a specified position with respect to something.
One surface of a sheet of paper (used instead of "page", which can mean one or both surfaces.)
One possible aspect of a concept, person, or thing.
A group having a particular allegiance in a conflict or competition.

side by side adv
sida vid sida
(literally) Beside or alongside one another; close to one another and abreast.

side cap side caps n
båtmössa
A foldable military cap with straight sides and a creased or hollow crown sloping to the back where it is parted.

side effect side effects n
bieffekt
An unintended consequence, or secondary result, of any action, in addition to the main or intended consequence of that action.
biverkning biverkan
(medicine) An adverse effect, an unintended consequence of a drug or therapy; usually not a beneficial effect.

side street side streets n
sidogata
A secondary road; a road that is not intended for heavy traffic.

sideband sidebands n
sidband
The band of frequencies each side of the frequency of a carrier wave; formed as a result of modulation of the carrier.

sideburns /ˈsaɪd.bɚnz/ /ˈsaɪd.bɜː(ɹ)nz/ n
polisong
Facial hair reaching from the top of the head down the side of the face to the side of the chin.

sidecar /ˈsaɪdkɑɹ/ sidecars n
sidovagn sidvagn
A one-wheeled attachment to the side of a motorcycle to allow for a separate seat for a passenger or cargo space.

sidefoot v
bredsida
(transitive) To kick something with the instep of the foot.

sidewalk /ˈsaɪdwɑk/ /ˈsaɪdwɔk/ /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/ sidewalks n
trottoar
(US) (usually) a paved footpath located at the side of a road, for the use of pedestrians
(US, by extension) any paved footpath, even if not located at the side of a road

sidewalk cafe sidewalk cafes n
uteservering trottoarservering
(US) An outdoor portion of a restaurant, coffeehouse or cafe.

sidewall sidewalls n
däcksida gavel sidovägg
The wall forming the side of a structure; a side wall.

siding /ˈsaɪdɪŋ/ sidings n
brädfodring väggpanel
(North America) A building material which covers and protects the sides of a house or other building.
sidospår stickspår
(rail transport) A second, relatively short length of track just to the side of a railroad track, joined to the main track by switches at one or both ends, used either for loading or unloading freight, storing trains or other rail vehicles; or to allow two trains on a same track to meet (opposite directions) or pass (same direction) (the latter sense is probably an American definition).

siege /sid͡ʒ/ /siːd͡ʒ/ sieges n
belägring
(military) A prolonged military assault or a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition.

siege engine /ˈsid͡ʒ ˌɛnd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈsiːd͡ʒ ˌɛnd͡ʒɪn/ siege engines n
belägringsvapen
(artillery, historical) A large weapon of war used during ancient and medieval times to batter fortifications, settlements, etc.; specifically, a trebuchet or other type of catapult.

siege tower siege towers n
belägringstorn stormtorn
(historical) A siege weapon, consisting of a wheeled wooden tower with ladders inside, which was parked next to walls so assailants could safely scale them.

siemens /ˈsiːmənz/ siemens n
siemens
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical conductance; the electric conductance in a body that has a resistance of one ohm. Symbol: S

siesta /siˈɛstə/ siestas n
siesta
A nap, especially an afternoon one taken after lunch in some cultures.

sieve /sɪv/ sieves n
såll sil sikt
A device with a mesh bottom to separate, in a granular material, larger particles from smaller ones, or to separate solid objects from a liquid.
sållning
A process, physical or abstract, that arrives at a final result by filtering out unwanted pieces of input from a larger starting set of input.

sievert /ˈsiː.vət/ /ˈsiː.vɚt/ sieverts n
sievert
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of radiation dose; the dose received in one hour at a distance of 1 cm from a point source of 1 mg of radium in a 0.5 mm thick platinum enclosure. Symbol: Sv

sift /sɪft/ v
sikta
To separate or scatter (things) as if by sieving.
granska
To examine (something) carefully.

sigh /saɪ/ interjection
suck
An expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like, often used in casual written contexts.

sigh /saɪ/ sighs n
suck
A deep, prolonged audible inhale and exhale of breath; as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.

sigh /saɪ/ v
sucka
(intransitive) To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.

sight /saɪt/ sights n
anblick syn åsyn
Something seen.
sevärdhet
(often, in the plural) Something worth seeing; a spectacle, either good or bad.
sikte
(often, in the plural) A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.

sight /saɪt/ v
få syn på se sikta
(transitive) To see; to get sight of (something); to register visually.
sikta
(transitive, intransitive) To observe or aim (at something) using a (gun) sight.

sight for sore eyes sights for sore eyes n
en syn för trötta ögon
(idiomatic) A pleasing sight; something that is beautiful to look at, particularly after a long period of deprivation.

sight read /ˈsaɪt ˌɹiːd/ /ˈsaɪt ˌɹɛd/ v
a vista-läsa
(music) To perform a musical piece while reading it for the first time, without rehearsal.

sighthound sighthounds n
vinthund

sigillography n
sfragistik sigillografi
The study of seals, especially those attached to documents.

sigma /ˈsɪɡmə/ sigmas sigmata n
sigma
The eighteenth letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets, the twentieth letter of Old and Ancient.

sign /saɪn/ signs n
tecken märke
(sometimes, also used uncountably) A fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
A mark or another symbol used to represent something.
A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.
A semantic unit, something that conveys meaning or information (e.g. a word of written language); (linguistics, semiotics) a unit consisting of a signifier and a signified concept. (See sign (semiotics).)
skylt märke
A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.
stjärntecken
(astrology) An astrological sign.
tecken
(mathematics) Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.
tecken järtecken omen
An omen.

sign /saɪn/ v
signera skriva under underteckna signa skriva på
(transitive) To validate or ratify (a document) by writing one's signature on it. [from 15th c.]
skriva kontrakt med värva
(intransitive) To finalise a contractual agreement to work for a given sports team, record label etc. [from 19th c.]

sign language sign languages n
teckenspråk
(uncountable) Sign languages (sense 1) considered collectively.

sign of life signs of life n
livstecken
An indication that someone is alive; vital sign.

sign of the cross signs of the cross n
korstecken
(Christianity) A gesture of the hand moving over the front of one's body in the shape of a cross made as part of ritual or to invoke divine protection.

sign of the times signs of the times n
tidstecken
(idiomatic) Something that is symbolic of an era.

sign up v
anmäla
(intransitive) To add one's own name to the list of people who are participating in something (including amateur, but not professional, teams)

signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ signals n
signal
A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.
An on-off light, semaphore, or other device used to give an indication to another person.
(of a radio, TV, telephone, internet, etc.) An electromagnetic action, normally a voltage that is a function of time, that conveys the information of the radio or TV program or of communication with another party.

signal crayfish signal crayfish signal crayfishes n
signalkräfta
An American crayfish, Pacifastacus leniusculus, having a large claw that it waves to attract a mate.

signal-to-noise ratio signal-to-noise ratios n
signal-brusförhållande
(sciences) A figure of merit comparing the strength of a signal carrying information to the noise interfering with it.

signatory /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɔː.ɹi/ /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɹi/ signatories n
undertecknare
One who signs or has signed something.

signature /ˈsɪɡnət͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪɡnət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈsɪɡnɪt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪɡnɪt͡ʃɚ/ signatures n
signatur underskrift
A person's name, written by that person, used as identification or to signify approval of accompanying material, such as a legal contract.

signet ring signet rings n
sigillring
A finger ring bearing a signet, seal or coat of arms.

significance /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ significances n
betydelse signifikans vikt
The extent to which something matters; importance
betydelse
Meaning.

significant /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kənt/ /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.ɡənt/ /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/ more significant most significant adj
signifikant betydande betydelsefullt
Having a noticeable or major effect.
signifikant
(statistics) Having a low probability of occurring by chance (for example, having high correlation and thus likely to be related).

signify /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/ v
betyda beteckna
To mean; to betoken.

silence /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈsaɪləns/ interjection
tyst!
(imperative) Be silent.

silence /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈsaɪləns/ silences n
tystnad
The absence of any sound.

silence /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈsaɪləns/ v
tysta
(transitive) To make (someone or something) silent.
(transitive) To suppress criticism, etc.

silence is golden proverb
tiga är guld
Peace and quiet have great value.
Often the best choice is to say nothing.

silencer silencers n
ljuddämpare
An attachment to a gun or an exhaust pipe that reduces the sound it emits

silent /ˈsaɪlənt/ more silent most silent silenter silentest adj
tyst
Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
tystlåten
Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.
stum
(pronunciation) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent.

silent fart n
smygare smygfis

silent film silent films n
stumfilm
(cinematography, retronym) A film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially spoken dialogue.

silent treatment silent treatments n
tiga
A form of social sanction that consists of ignoring a particular individual, neither speaking to that person nor responding to his or her words.

silhouette /ˌsɪ.luːˈwɛt/ /ˌsɪ.ləˈwɛt/ /ˌsɪ.lʊˈwɛt/ silhouettes n
silhuett siluett
An illustrated outline filled in with a solid color(s), usually only black, and intended to represent the shape of an object without revealing any other visual details; a similar appearance produced when the object being viewed is situated in relative darkness with brighter lighting behind it; a profile portrait in black, such as a shadow appears to be. [mid 19th c.]

silica /ˈsɪl.ɪ.kə/ silicas n
kiseldioxid
Silicon dioxide.

silicate /ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/ /ˈsɪlɪkət/ /ˈsɪlɪkɪt/ silicates n
silikat
(inorganic chemistry) Any salt of silica or of one of the silicic acids; any mineral composed of silicates

siliceous more siliceous most siliceous adj
kisel- kiselartad kiselhaltig
(chemistry) Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling silica or silicates.

silicic acid silicic acids n
kiselsyra
(chemistry) any of a range of compounds, being hydrates of silica; they form silicates having complex polymeric structures

silicon /ˈsɪləkɑn/ /ˈsɪlɪkən/ silicons n
kisel
(chemistry, uncountable) A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855.

silicone /ˈsɪlɪkəʊn/ silicones n
silikon
(chemistry) Any of a class of inert, semi-inorganic polymeric compounds (polysiloxanes), that have a wide range of thermal stability and extreme water repellence, used in a very wide range of industrial applications, and in prosthetic replacements for body parts.

silicosis silicoses n
silikos stendammslunga
(disease) A disease of the lungs caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica dust. [from late 19th c.]

silk /sɪlk/ silks n
siden silke
(mostly, uncountable) A fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider).
A fine, soft cloth woven from silk fibers.
Anything which resembles silk, such as the filiform styles of the female flower of maize, or the seed covering of bombaxes.
The gown worn by a Senior (i.e. Queen's/King's) Counsel.
(colloquial) A Queen's Counsel, King's Counsel or Senior Counsel.
(circus arts, in the plural) A pair of long silk sheets suspended in the air on which a performer performs tricks.
(horse racing, usually, in the plural) The garments worn by a jockey displaying the colors of the horse's owner.

silkworm /ˈsɪlkwɜːm/ silkworms n
silkesmask silkesfjäril
Any of various caterpillars of moths that produce silk cocoons, especially Bombyx mori, the source of most commercial silk.

silky /ˈsɪlki/ silkier silkiest adj
silkeslen
Similar in appearance or texture (especially in softness and smoothness) to silk.

silliness /-nəs/ /ˈsɪlinɪs/ sillinesses n
dumhet fånighet larv
(uncountable) That which is perceived as silly or frivolous.

silly /ˈsɪli/ sillier silliest adj
fnittrig lekfull
(now, chiefly, Scottish, and, northern England, rare) Pitiful, inspiring compassion, particularly:
(now, rural, _, UK, rare) Simple, plain, particularly:

silly goose silly geese n
honk sille
(informal) A silly person; a simpleton.

silly season /ˈsɪli ˈsizən/ silly seasons n
nyhetstorka
(idiomatic, journalism) A period, usually during the summertime, when news media tend to place increased emphasis on reporting light-hearted, offbeat, or bizarre stories.

silo /ˈsaɪloʊ/ /ˈsaɪləʊ/ silos n
silo
(agriculture) A vertical building, usually cylindrical, used for the production of silage.
(agriculture) From the shape, a building used for the storage of grain.
(military) An underground bunker used to hold missiles which may be launched.

silovik /ˈsiːləvɪk/ /ˈsɪləvɪk/ siloviki siloviks n
silovik
(politics) A member of the Russian military, police, or intelligence services (chiefly the KGB or, later, the FSB), or a politician with a background in such services.

silt /sɪlt/ silts n
silt
(uncountable) Mud or fine earth deposited from running or standing water.

silt up v
slamma
(intransitive) To become filled or clogged with silt.

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ silvers n
silver
(collectively) Coins made from silver or any similar white metal.
(uncountable) A shiny gray color.
bordssilver silver-
(collectively) Cutlery and other eating utensils, whether silver or made from some other white metal.
silver silver-
(collectively) Any items made from silver or any other white metal.

silver Y silver Ys n
gammafly
Ant of species Autographa gamma of moths, having distinctive Y-shaped marks on their forewings.

silver fox silver foxes n
silverräv
A melanistic red fox (Vulpes vulpes) with silver to black fur.

silver lining silver linings n
ljuspunkt
(figurative) A good aspect of a mostly bad event.

silver medal silver medals n
silvermedalj
A medal made of, or having the colour of, silver, given as a prize for finishing in second place

silver medalist silver medalists n
silvermedaljör
Someone who has received a silver medal

silver screen silver screens n
filmduk bioduk bioskärm filmskärm
A cinema screen onto which movies are projected.

silverback silverbacks n
silverrygg
(mammalogy) A mature male gorilla, so named from the silver streaking on its back.

silverfish silverfish silverfishes n
silverfisk nattsmyg
A small wingless insect of species Lepisma saccharinum, with silvery scales; a type of bristletail.

silverside silversides n
prästfisk
Any of several small fish, mostly in families Atherinidae and Atherinopsidae, both in order Atheriniformes, that are characterized by bright, silvery scales.

silversmith silversmiths n
silversmed
A person who makes articles out of silver usually larger than jewellery.

silverweed silverweeds n
gåsört
Any of several species of low-growing flowering plants, the leaves of which are silvery underneath, some now assigned to the genus Argentina, most previously assigned to genus Potentilla.

silvery /ˈsɪlvəɹi/ /ˈsɪlvɹi/ silverier silveriest adj
silvrig
Resembling silver in color, shiny white.

silvery sedge n
gråstarr
A sedge species, Carex canescens.

silviculture silvicultures n
skogsskötsel
The care and development of forests in order to obtain a product or provide a benefit; forestry.

simian /ˈsɪm.i.ən/ more simian most simian adj
ap-
Of or pertaining to apes and monkeys.

similar /ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/ more similar most similar adj
liknande lik
Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable.

similarity /ˌsɪm.əˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.əˈlɛɹ.ti/ /ˌsɪm.əˈlɛɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ [ˌsɪm.əˈlæɹ.ə.ɾi] similarities n
likhet similaritet
Closeness of appearance to something else.

similarly /ˈsɪmələli/ /ˈsɪməlɚli/ more similarly most similarly adv
likadant likaledes
(manner) In a like style or manner.

simile /ˈsɪməli/ similes similia n
liknelse
A figure of speech in which one thing is explicitly compared to another, using e.g. like or as.

simmer /ˈsɪmə/ /ˈsɪmɚ/ n
sjudning
The state or process of simmering. [from early 19th c.]

simmer /ˈsɪmə/ /ˈsɪmɚ/ v
sjuda småkoka
(transitive) To cause to cook or to cause to undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.

simmer down v
lugna ner sig
(intransitive, idiomatic) To decrease in intensity of anger, agitation, or excitement.

simony /ˈsaɪ.mə.ni/ /ˈsɪ.mə.ni/ simonies n
simoni
The buying or selling of spiritual or sacred things, such as ecclesiastical offices, pardons, or consecrated objects.

simoom /sɪˈmuːm/ simooms n
samum
A hot, dry, suffocating, dust-laden wind of the desert, particularly of Arabia, Syria, and neighboring countries, generated by the extreme heat of the parched deserts or sandy plains.

simper /ˈsɪmpə/ /ˈsɪmpɚ/ v
le tillgjort
(intransitive) To smile in a foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, coy, obsequious, or smug manner.

simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ [ˈsɪmpl̩] more simple most simple simpler simplest adj
enkel
(now, colloquial, euphemism) Feeble-minded; foolish.
enkel simpel
(heading, technical) Structurally uncomplicated.

simple interest n
enkel ränta
(finance) interest paid only on the principal.

simple machine simple machines n
enkel maskin
(physics, engineering) A device that only requires the application of a single force to work.

simple past simple pasts n
preteritum imperfekt
(grammar) A tense used to describe something that happened in the past, formed by the inflection of a single word, without any auxiliary verb such as be or have.

simpleness simplenesses n
enkelhet
the property of being simple

simpleton /ˈsɪmpəltən/ simpletons n
dumbom dummerjöns
(pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.

simplex /ˈsɪmplɛks/ simplexes simplices simplicia n
simplex
(linguistics) A monomorphemic word, one without affixes.

simplification /ˌsɪm.plə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪm.plə.fəˈkæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪm.plɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ simplifications n
förenkling
The act of simplifying or something that has been simplified.

simplified /ˈsɪmpləfaɪd/ /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/ more simplified most simplified adj
förenklad
Made more simple; having its complexity reduced.

simplify /ˈsɪmpləfaɪ/ /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ v
förenkla förenklas simplifiera simplifieras
(transitive) To make simpler, either by reducing in complexity, reducing to component parts, or making easier to understand.

simply /ˈsɪmpli/ more simply most simply adv
helt enkelt enkelt
(manner) In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.

simply connected adj
enkelt sammanhängande
(topology, of a topological space) Having its fundamental group a singleton.

simulate /ˈsɪm.jə.lət/ /ˈsɪm.jəˌleɪt/ /ˈsɪm.jʊ.lɪt/ /ˈsɪm.jʊˌleɪt/ v
simulera
To model, replicate, duplicate the behavior, appearance or properties of.

simulation /ˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ simulations n
simulering
Something that simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour.
The process of simulating.
filmning
(soccer) The act of falling over in order to be awarded a foul, when no foul has been committed.

simultaneity /ˌsaɪməltəˈniɪti/ /ˌsɪməltəˈniːɪti/ simultaneities n
samtidighet
The quality or state of being simultaneous; simultaneousness.

simultaneous /ˌsaɪ̯.məlˈteɪ̯.ni.əs/ /ˌsaɪ̯.məlˈteɪ̯.njəs/ /ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ̯.ni.əs/ /ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ̯.njəs/ adj
samtidig
Happening at the same moment.

simultaneous interpreting n
simultantolkning
(translation studies) A type of oral translation from one language into another which is produced at the same time as a person is speaking.

simultaneously /ˌsaɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/ /ˌsɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/ adv
samtidigt
Occurring at the same time.

sin /sɪn/ sins n
synd
(theology) A violation of God's will or religious law.
synd missdåd
A misdeed or wrong.

sin /sɪn/ v
synda
(intransitive, theology) To commit a sin.

since /sɪns/ adv
sedan dess sen dess
From a specified time in the past.

since /sɪns/ conjunction
sedan sen
From the time that.
då
Because.

since /sɪns/ preposition
sedan sen
From: referring to a period of time ending in the present and defining it by the point in time at which it started, or the period in which its starting point occurred.

since when adv
sedan när sen när
(colloquial, rhetorical question, sarcastic) From what time.
(colloquial, rhetorical question, sarcastic) (as an interrogative interjection) Used to indicate doubt as to the veracity of a statement.

sincere /sɪnˈsɪə(ɹ)/ /sɪnˈsɪɹ/ more sincere most sincere sincerer sincerest adj
uppriktig
Meant truly or earnestly.

sincerity /sɪnˈsɛɹəti/ sincerities n
uppriktighet
The quality or state of being sincere

sine /saɪn/ sines n
sinus
(trigonometry, mathematics) In a right triangle, the ratio of the length of the side opposite an angle to the length of the hypotenuse.

sine qua non /ˌsaɪni kweɪ ˈnɑn/ /ˌsaɪnɪ kweɪ ˈnɒn/ /ˌsɪn(e)ɪ kwɑː ˈnɒn/ /ˌsɪn(e)ɪ kwɑː ˈnəʊn/ /ˌsɪni kwɑ ˈnoʊn/ /ˌsɪni kwɑ ˈnɑn/ sine qua nons sine quibus non n
nödvändig förutsättning oeftergivligt villkor ofrånkomligt villkor
An essential or indispensable element, condition, or ingredient.

sine wave sine waves n
sinusvåg
(trigonometry, signal processing) A periodically oscillating waveform as described by the sine function, possibly multiplied by some amplitude, shifted by some phase, and translated by an additive constant.

sinecure /ˈsaɪ.nə.kjʊɹ/ /ˈsaɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/ /ˈsɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/ /ˈsɪn.ə.kjʊɹ/ sinecures n
sinekur
A position that requires no work but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job.

sinew /ˈsɪnju/ /ˈsɪnjuː/ sinews n
spänst styrka
(figuratively) Muscular power, muscle; nerve, nervous energy; vigor, vigorous strength.

sinewy /ˈsɪnjuːi/ more sinewy most sinewy adj
senig
Tough; having strong sinews.

sinful /ˈsɪnfəl/ more sinful most sinful adj
syndig
Having sinned; guilty of sin.
Constituting a sin; morally or religiously wrong; wicked; evil

sing /si(ː)ŋ/ /sɪŋ/ v
sjunga
(intransitive) To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.
(intransitive, slang) To confess under interrogation.

sing along sing alongs n
allsång
(colloquial, singing) A gathering or event where participants are encouraged to add their voices in song.

sing along v
sjunga med
(idiomatic, music) To sing some music while someone else is singing or playing the same piece of music or while it is being broadcast or performed

sing-along sing-alongs n
allsång
an event

singe /sɪnd͡ʒ/ v
sveda
(transitive) To burn slightly.

singer /ˈsɪŋə/ /ˈsɪŋɚ/ singers n
sångare sångerska
A person who sings, often professionally.

singer-songwriter singer-songwriters n
singer-songwriter sångartist trubadur visartist
A musician who both sings and composes, especially when recording or performing his or her own compositions.

singing voice singing voices n
sångröst
A person's voice when singing.

single /ˈsɪŋɡl̩/ /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ adj
enstaka enda
Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.
enhetlig odelad
Not divided in parts.
enkel
Designed for the use of only one.
(botany) Having only one rank or row of petals.
ogift ensamstående
Not married, and (in modern times) not dating or without a significant other.

single /ˈsɪŋɡl̩/ /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ singles n
singel
(music) A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.
(music) A popular song released and sold (on any format) nominally on its own though usually having at least one extra track.
singel ogift ensamstående
One who is not married or does not have a romantic partner.

single combat single combats n
duell man mot man tvekamp
A fight between single combatants

single market single markets n
inre marknad
a trade bloc with some common product-regulation policies in which most trade barriers have been removed

single parent single parents n
ensamstående
A parent who is the only guardian of offspring.

single point of failure single points of failure n
felkritisk systemdel
A component in a device, or a point in a network, that, if it were to fail would cause the entire device or network to fail; normally eliminated by adding redundancy.

single quote single quotes n
citationstecken enkelfnutt
A quotation mark, as in She said, 'Go ahead.

single room single rooms n
enkelrum
A room that has one single bed.

single transferable vote single transferable votes n
enkel överförbar röst
A voting system where each voter lists the candidates in order of preference and there is provision to transfer the votes of the less popular candidates and a proportion of the votes of candidates who are elected with more than a certain quota.

single-handed adj
enmans-
Without help from others; unassisted.
enhands-
Using only one hand.

single-handed adv
egenhändigt på egen hand
In a single-handed manner.

single-handedly adv
egenhändigt på egen hand
Alone; without assistance; by oneself.

single-minded more single-minded most single-minded adj
målmedveten
Intensely focused and concentrated on purpose, thinking of only one goal, undistractable.

single-use adj
engångs-
Designed to be used one time and then discarded or disposed of.

singlet /ˈsɪŋɡlɪt/ singlets n
linne undertröja

singular /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lə/ more singular most singular adj
ensam enstaka
Being only one of a larger population.
ensam unik
Being the only one of the kind; unique.
enastående utmärkt
Distinguished by superiority: peerless, unmatched, eminent, exceptional, extraordinary.
entals- singular
(grammar) Referring to only one thing or person.
singulär
(linear algebra, of matrix) Having no inverse.
besynnerlig egendomlig säregen
(linear algebra, of transformation) Having the property that the matrix of coefficients of the new variables has a determinant equal to zero.

singular /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lə/ singulars n
ental singular singularis
(grammar) A form of a word that refers to only one person or thing.

singularity /ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/ singularities n
singularitet
A point where a measured variable reaches unmeasurable or infinite value.
(physics) Ellipsis of gravitational singularity: a point or region in spacetime in which gravitational forces cause matter to have an infinite density; associated with black holes.

sinicization sinicizations n
sinifiering
The act, action, or result of sinicizing.

sinister /ˈsɪnɪstə/ /ˈsɪnɪstɚ/ more sinister most sinister adj
sinister vänster
(heraldry) On the left side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the right side to the viewer.

sink /sɪŋk/ /zɪŋk/ sinks n
diskho vask handfat lavoar ho skål
A basin used for holding water for washing.
värmesänka
A heat sink.

sink /sɪŋk/ /zɪŋk/ v
sjunka
(ergative) To descend or submerge (or to cause to do so) into a liquid or similar substance.
sänka
(transitive, figurative) To cause to decline; to depress or degrade.

sink or swim v
bära eller brista
To fail or succeed, no matter what.

sinkhole sinkholes n
slukhål sänka
(geology) A hole formed in soluble rock by the action of water, serving to conduct surface water to an underground passage.

sinking /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/ sinkings n
förlisning
the process by which something sinks, or is sunk.

sinking fund sinking funds n
amorteringsfond
(finance) A fund established by an economic entity by setting aside revenue over a period of time to fund a future capital expense or repay a long-term debt.

sinless more sinless most sinless adj
syndlös syndfri
Without sin; never having sinned.

sinner /ˈsɪnɚ/ sinners n
syndare synderska
A person who sins or has sinned.

sinologist sinologists n
sinolog Kinakännare
A student or expert in sinology.

sinter /ˈsɪntə/ v
sintra
To heat a compacted powder mass to form a hardened mass.

sinuous /ˈsɪn.ju.əs/ more sinuous most sinuous adj
krokig kurvig slingrande
Having curves in alternate directions; meandering.
mjuk smidig vig
Moving gracefully and in a supple manner.

sinusitis sinusitides sinusitises n
bihåleinflammation sinusit sinuit
(pathology) An inflammation of one or more paranasal sinuses.

sinusoid /ˈsaɪ.nə.sɔɪd/ /ˈsɑɪ.nə.soɪd/ sinusoids n
sinuskurva
(mathematics) A curve having the shape of a sine wave.

sinusoidal /saɪnəˈsɔɪdəl/ more sinusoidal most sinusoidal adj
sinusformad
(mathematics) Having the shape or characteristics of a sine wave.

sip /sɪp/ sips n
slurk smutt
A small mouthful of drink

sip /sɪp/ v
läppja smutta
(transitive) To drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time.

siphon /ˈsaɪfən/ siphons n
hävert sifon
A bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other, in which hydrostatic pressure exerted due to the force of gravity moves liquid from one reservoir to another.

sir /sə(ɹ)/ /ˈsə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ/ /ˈsɪɹ/ sirs n
herr herre
A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.

siren /ˈsaɪəɹən/ /ˈsaɪɹən/ sirenes sirens n
siren
(Greek mythology) One of a group of nymphs who lured mariners to their death on the rocks.
A device, either mechanical or electronic, that makes a piercingly loud sound as an alarm or signal, or the sound from such a device (first recorded 1879).

siren song siren songs n
sirensång
(idiomatic) An enticing but dangerous appeal, especially a misleading one.

sirloin /ˈsɝlɔɪn/ sirloins n
ryggbiff
(US) A cut of beef from the lower part of the back, where the last ribs are (called rump in UK English).
(UK) A cut of beef from the middle of the back (corresponding to short loin and partly rib in US English).

sirocco /sɪˈɹɒkoʊ/ /ʃɪˈɹɒkoʊ/ siroccos n
sirocco
A hot and often strong southerly to southeasterly wind on the Mediterranean that originates in the Sahara and adjacent North African regions.

sis /sɪs/ sises sisses n
syrra
(informal)

sissy /ˈsɪsi/ sissier sissiest adj
fjollig
(pejorative) Effeminate.
feg fjollig mesig
(pejorative) Cowardly.

sissy /ˈsɪsi/ sissies n
fjolla
(pejorative, colloquial) An effeminate boy or man.
fjolla mes
(pejorative, colloquial) A timid, unassertive or cowardly person.

sister /ˈsɪs.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/ sisters sistren n
syster
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
syster sjuksyster sjuksköterska
(British) A senior or supervisory nurse, often in a hospital.
syster medsyster
Any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt through the same biological sex, gender or common membership in a community, race, profession, religion, organization, or ism.

sister city sister cities n
vänort
A foreign city with which a city has a declared relationship of cordiality.

sister-german sisters-german n
helsyster samsyster
a sister born of the same parents

sister-in-law /ˈsɪs.tə.ɪn.lɔː/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ.ɪn.lɔ/ sister-in-laws sisters-in-law n
svägerska
The sister of one's spouse.
The wife of the sibling of one's spouse.
(less common) Co-sister-in-law: The wife of one's sibling-in-law.

sisterhood sisterhoods n
systerskap
The quality of being sisterly; sisterly companionship; especially, the sense that women have of being in solidarity with one another.
A religious society of women.

sit /sɪt/ v
sitta
(intransitive, copulative, of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
(government) To be a member of a deliberative body.
ligga sitta
(intransitive, of an object) To occupy a given position.
välkomnas
(intransitive, of an agreement or arrangement) To be accepted or acceptable; to work.

sit down v
sätta sig
(intransitive) To assume a sitting position from a standing position.

sit-in sit-ins n
sittstrejk
A peaceful form of protest in which people occupy an area and refuse to leave.

sitar sitars n
sitar
(musical instruments) A Hindustani/Indian classical stringed instrument, typically having a gourd as its resonating chamber.

sitcom /ˈsɪtˌkɒm/ sitcoms n
sitcom situationskomedi
Situation comedy.

site /saɪt/ sites n
plats ställe
The place where anything is fixed; situation; local position
säte
A place fitted or chosen for any certain permanent use or occupation
sajt webbplats hemsida webbsida
A website.

site map site maps n
sajtkarta sajtöversikt sidöversikt sitekarta sitemap siteöversikt
A webpage that lists the contents and shows the structure of a website, to aid in navigation.

sitting /ˈsɪtɪŋ/ sittings n
sittning
A period during which one is seated for a specific purpose.
session
A seance or other session with a medium or fortuneteller.
A legislative session (in the sense of "meeting", not "period").
ruvning
A clutch of eggs laid by a brooding bird.

sitting duck sitting ducks n
lätt offer
(idiomatic) An obvious or unconcealed target.

situation /ˌsɪ.t͡ʃuˈ(w)eɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪt.juːˈeɪ.ʃən/ situations n
situation läge ställning
The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
läge placering plats
The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.
situation läge ställning plats status
Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.
anställning plats ställning tjänst
(UK) A position of employment; a post.

situation comedy situation comedies n
situationskomedi
An episodic comedy radio or television program with a plot or storyline based around a particular humorous situation with the same set of characters.

situational /sɪtjuːˈeɪʃənəl/ /sɪt͡ʃuˈ(w)eɪʃənəl/ more situational most situational adj
situationell
Of or pertaining to a particular situation or situations in general.

six /sɪks/ sixes n
sexa sex
The digit or figure 6.

six /sɪks/ numeral
sex
A numerical value equal to 6; the number following five and preceding seven. This many dots: (••••••).

six hundred /ˈsɪks ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈsɪks ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
sexhundra
The cardinal number occurring after five hundred ninety-nine and before six hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 600.

six o'clock n
klockan sex
(In both the 12-hour clock and the 24-hour clock) The start of the seventh hour of the day; 6:00 a.m. (06:00).

six of one, half a dozen of the other proverb
hugget som stucket
(idiomatic) The two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent; it doesn't matter which one we choose.

six thousand numeral
sex tusen sextusen
6000

six-pack six-packs n
sexpack
A collection of six of something bundled together, especially six cans.
tvättbräda sexpack
(bodybuilding) A highly developed set of abdominal muscles.

sixteen /ˈsɪks.tiːn/ /ˌsɪksˈtiːn/ numeral
sexton
The cardinal number occurring after fifteen and before seventeen, represented in Arabic numerals as 16 and in Roman numerals as XVI.

sixteenth /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ adj
sextonde
The ordinal form of the number sixteen.

sixth /sɪk(s)θ/ [sɪk(s)t̪] [sɪk(s)θ] adj
sjätte
The ordinal form of the number six.

sixth /sɪk(s)θ/ [sɪk(s)t̪] [sɪk(s)θ] sixths n
sexa sjätte
(not used in the plural) The person or thing in the sixth position.
sjättedel
One of six equal parts of a whole.

sixth cousin sixth cousins n
E-kusin sjumänning sjättekusin
Any of a number of people who have a common great-great-great-great-great-grandparent.

sixth sense sixth senses n
sjätte sinne
Extrasensory perception; the ability to sense things by means other than the known bodily senses.

sixties n
sextiotal sextiotalet
(The decade of the 1860s, 1960s, etc.)

sixtieth /ˈsɪksti.əθ/ adj
sextionde
The ordinal form of the number sixty.

sixty /ˈsɪksti/ /ˈsɪkstɪ/ numeral
sextio
The cardinal number occurring after fifty-nine and before sixty-one, represented in Roman numerals as LX and in Arabic numerals as 60.

sixty-eight numeral
sextioåtta
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-seven and preceding sixty-nine.

sixty-four numeral
sextiofyra
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-three and preceding sixty-five.

sixty-nine /ˌsɪkstiˈnaɪn/ numeral
sextionio
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-eight and preceding seventy.

sixty-one numeral
sextioen sextioett
The cardinal number immediately following sixty and preceding sixty-two.

sixtysomething sixtysomethings n
60-åring sextioåring
(colloquial) A person between 60 and 69 years old.

sizable /ˈsaɪzəbəl/ more sizable most sizable adj
ansenlig
Fairly large.

size /saɪz/ sizes n
storlek
The dimensions or magnitude of a thing; how big something is. [from 15th c.]
A specific set of dimensions for a manufactured article, especially clothing. [from 16th c.]

ska /skɑː/ n
ska
(music genre) A style of Jamaican dance music originating in the late 1950s, combining elements of Caribbean calypso and mento with American jazz and rhythm and blues; it was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae.

skate /skeɪt/ skates n
skena
skridsko
A runner or blade, usually of steel, with a frame shaped to fit the sole of a shoe, made to be fastened under the foot, and used for gliding on ice.
The act of roller skating or ice skating

skate /skeɪt/ v
skrinna
åka skridskor åka skridsko
To move along a surface (ice or ground) using skates.
skejta
To skateboard.

skateboard skateboards n
skateboard rullbräda bräda
(sports, recreation) A narrow, wooden or plastic platform mounted on pairs of wheels, on which one stands and propels oneself by pushing along the ground with one foot.

skateboard v
skateboarda skejta åka bräda åka skateboard
(intransitive) To use a skateboard.

skateboarder skateboarders n
skateboardåkare skejtare
A person who rides a skateboard.

skateboarding n
skateboardåkning skejtande
the act of riding on a skateboard

skater /ˈskeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ skaters n
skridskoåkare skrinnare skatare
A person who skates.

skedaddle /skɪˈdædəl/ v
dra kila pysa rusa springa sticka
(informal, intransitive, US) To move or run away quickly.

skein /skeɪn/ skeins n
härva nystan
A quantity of yarn, thread, etc. put up together in an oblong shape, after it is taken from the reel. A skein of cotton yarn is formed by eighty turns of the thread around a fifty-four inch reel.
fylking plogformation v-formation
(zoology, UK, dialect, collective) A group of wild fowl (e.g. geese, goslings) when they are in flight.

skeleton /ˈskɛlətən/ /ˈskɛləʔ.n̩/ n
skelett benrangel benstomme
(anatomy) The system that provides support to an organism, internal and made up of bones and cartilage in vertebrates, external in some other animals.
skeleton
(sports, uncountable) A type of tobogganing in which competitors lie face down, and descend head first.

skeleton in the cupboard skeletons in the cupboard n
skelett i garderoben
(UK, idiomatic) A shameful secret.

skeptic /ˈskɛp.tɪk/ skeptics n
skeptiker
Someone who doubts beliefs, claims, plans, etc that are accepted by others as true or appropriate, especially one who habitually does so.

skeptical /ˈskɛptɪkəl/ more skeptical most skeptical adj
skeptisk
Having, or expressing doubt; questioning.
Of or relating to philosophical skepticism or the skeptics.

skepticism /ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/ skepticisms n
skepticism
A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty through scientific or logical observation.
Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines

skerry /ˈskɛɹi/ skerries n
skär båda
A small rocky island which may be covered by the sea at high tide or during storms.

sketch /skɛt͡ʃ/ sketches n
skiss
A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines.
A rough design, plan, or draft, as a rough draft of a book.
sketch
A brief, light, or unfinished dramatic, musical, or literary work or idea; especially a short, often humorous or satirical scene or play, frequently as part of a revue or variety show.

sketch /skɛt͡ʃ/ v
skissa
(ambitransitive) To make a brief, basic drawing.

sketchbook sketchbooks n
skissbok
A book or pad with blank pages for sketching; a sketch pad.

sketchy /ˈskɛt͡ʃi/ sketchier sketchiest adj
hastig skissartad
Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.
dubiös tveksam tvivelaktig
(North America, slang) Of questionable or doubtful quality.
skum suspekt
(North America, slang, of a person) Suspected of taking part in illicit or dishonorable dealings.

skew /skju/ /skjuː/ v
förvränga
(transitive) To bias or distort in a particular direction.

skew-symmetric adj
antisymmetrisk skevsymmetrisk
(linear algebra) Of a matrix, satisfying A^\textsf{T}=-A, i.e. having entries on one side of the diagonal that are the additive inverses of their correspondents on the other side of the diagonal and having only zeroes on the main diagonal.

skewer /ˈskjuː.ə/ /ˈskjuː.ɚ/ skewers n
spett
A long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking.
dolk
(chess) A scenario in which a piece attacks a more valuable piece which, if it moves aside, reveals a less valuable piece.

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ skis n
skida
One of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow or water.

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ v
skida åka skidor
(transitive) To travel over (a slope, etc.) on skis; to travel on skis at (a place), (especially as a sport).

ski boot ski boots n
pjäxa
Specialized footwear used in skiing to provide a way to attach the skier to skis using ski bindings.

ski jumping n
backhoppning
A winter sport in which skiers ski down a take-off ramp and attempt to jump as far as possible.

ski lift ski lifts n
skidlift
A device that transports skiers up a mountain.

ski mask ski masks n
rånarluva
A warm cap shielding the neck and head, often made out of wool and used in skiing, or stereotypically while committing a robbery.

ski orienteering n
skidorientering
An individual winter racing sport mixing the events of cross-country skiing and orienteering

ski pole ski poles n
skidstav
A slender stick used by skiers in both hands to improve speed and balance.

ski resort ski resorts n
skidort skidstation skidanläggning vintersportort
A resort providing accommodation and facilities for skiers.

ski school ski schools n
skidskola
A place where skiing lessons are taught.

ski slope ski slopes n
skidbacke
A mountain slope used for skiing.

ski stick ski sticks n
skidstav
A slender stick used by skiers in both hands to improve speed and balance; a ski pole

ski tow ski tows n
replift
a type of ski lift where skiers are towed along the ground.

ski wax ski waxes n
skidvalla valla
A material applied to the bottom of skis or snowboards, in order to improve their gliding and gripping properties.

skid /skɪd/ skids n
sladd
An out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car.
mede
A runner of a sled.

skid /skɪd/ v
slira
(intransitive) To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard, the wheels sliding with limited spinning.

skid mark skid marks n
bromsspår

skidmark skidmarks n
bromsspår

skier /ˈskiːə(ɹ)/ skiers n
skidåkare skidåkerska
One who skis.

skiing /ˈski.ɪŋ/ n
skidåkning
(sports) A group of sports utilizing skis as primary equipment.

skill /skɪl/ skills n
färdighet skicklighet
Capacity to do something well; technique, ability. Skills are usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities, which are often thought of as innate.

skilled /skɪld/ more skilled most skilled adj
skicklig kunnig
Having or showing skill; skillful.

skillet /ˈskɪlɪt/ skillets n
stekpanna stekplåt
(Midland US, Southern US) A pan for frying, generally large and heavy.

skillful /ˈskɪl.fəl/ [ˈskɪɫ.fəɫ] more skillful most skillful adj
skicklig
Possessing skill; skilled.

skillfully more skillfully most skillfully adv
skickligt
In a skillful manner; with skill.

skim /skɪm/ v
kasta macka
(transitive) To throw an object so it bounces on water.
rikoschettera studsa
(intransitive) To ricochet.
skumma ögna igenom
(transitive) To read quickly, skipping some detail.
skumma
(transitive) To scrape off; to remove (something) from a surface

skim milk skim milks n
lättmjölk skummjölk
(North America, Australia) Non-fat milk; milk that has had the cream removed.

skimmer skimmers n
hålslev skumslev
A sieve-like, slotted spoon.
saxnäbb
Any of three species of bird in the genus Rynchops of the family Laridae, that feed by skimming the surface of water bodies with their bills in flight.

skimp /skɪmp/ v
snåla
(intransitive) To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.

skimpy /ˈskɪmpi/ skimpier skimpiest adj
snål torftig
Small or inadequate; not generous; diminutive.
avslöjande
Of a garment, very small, light, or revealing.

skin /skɪn/ skins n
hud skinn skinhead skinnskalle
(uncountable) The outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human.
skinn hud
(countable) The skin and fur of an individual animal used by humans for clothing, upholstery, etc.
skal
(countable, computing, graphical user interface) A set of resources that modifies the appearance and/or layout of the graphical user interface of a computer program.
skinhead skinnskalle
(nautical) The covering, as of planking or iron plates, outside the framing, forming the sides and bottom of a vessel; the shell; also, a lining inside the framing.

skin /skɪn/ v
flå
(transitive) To remove the skin and/or fur of an animal or a human.
(transitive) To cover with skin, or as if with skin; hence, to cover superficially.

skin and bones n
skinn och ben
A person or an animal that is emaciated or very thin, as from lack of nutrition.

skin cancer skin cancers n
hudcancer
(oncology, pathology) A malignant growth on the skin, such as melanoma.

skin color skin colors n
hudfärg hudton
(literally) The color of human skin.

skincare /ˈskɪnkɛə(ɹ)/ n
hudvård
The care and treatment of the skin, especially of the face.

skinhead /ˈskɪnhɛd/ skinheads n
skinnskalle
Someone with a shaved head.
skinnskalle skinhead
A member of a subculture that arose among working-class youth in late 1960s England or its diaspora, defined by close-cropped or shaven heads and working-class clothing, and often incorrectly associated with violence and white-supremacist or anti-immigrant principles.

skink /skɪŋk/ skinks n
skink
A lizard of the family Scincidae, having small or reduced limbs or none at all and long tails that are regenerated when shed; a sandfish.

skinning skinnings n
flåning
The act of removing the skin, as for example from animals killed for meat#Noun, hides, and furs.

skinny /ˈskɪni/ skinnier skinniest adj
mager
(informal) Thin, generally in a negative sense (as opposed to slim, which is thin in a positive sense).

skinny dip v
bada näck nakenbada
To swim naked.

skinny dipper skinny dippers n
nakenbadare
Someone who swims naked; someone who skinny dips.

skinny dipping /ˈskɪni ˈdɪpɪŋ/ n
bada näck nakenbad
swimming in the nude, as opposed to with a swimsuit.

skinny jeans n
stuprörsjeans
A style of form-fitting jeans with very narrow, straight legs, which often taper inward at the ankles.

skip /skɪp/ skips n
container
skip
(mining) A transportation container in a mine, usually for ore or mullock.
skip skipper
(curling) The player who calls the shots and traditionally throws the last two rocks.

skip /skɪp/ v
hoppa skutta
(intransitive) To move by hopping on alternate feet.
kasta macka
(transitive) To throw (something), making it skim, ricochet, or bounce over a surface.
hoppa över skippa
(transitive) To disregard, miss or omit part of a continuation (some item or stage).
(transitive, informal) Not to attend (some event, especially a class or a meeting).

skipper /ˈskɪp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪpɚ/ skippers n
skeppare kapten
(nautical) The master of a ship.

skipping rope skipping ropes n
hopprep
An item for play or physical exercise consisting of a length of rope with a handle attached to each end, intended to be swung over and under a person jumping in a continual rhythm.

skirmish /ˈskɜːmɪʃ/ /ˈskɝmɪʃ/ skirmishes n
skärmytsling
(military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
(figuratively, by extension) Any minor dispute.

skirt /skɚt/ /skɜːt/ skirts n
kjol
An article of clothing, usually worn by women and girls, that hangs from the waist and covers the lower part of the body.
The part of a dress or robe, etc., that hangs below the waist.
kjoltyg kjol
(pejorative, slang) A woman.

skirt suit skirt suits n
dräkt

skirting board skirting boards n
golvlist
(UK, AU, NZ, finish carpentry, interior decorating) A panel, normally made of wood, between the floor and the interior wall of a structure, or placed in a position that is subject to repeated knocks

skit skits n
sketch
A short comic performance.

skittle /ˈskɪtəl/ skittles n
kägla
One of the wooden targets used in skittles.

skivvy /ˈskɪvi/ skivvies n
husa hushållerska piga
(dated) A female domestic servant, especially one employed for menial work.

skoal interjection
skål
A toast when drinking, roughly equivalent to cheers.

skua /ˈskjuːə/ skuas n
labb kustlabb
Any of various predatory seabirds of the family Stercorariidae that often chase other seabirds to steal their catches.

skulduggery /skʌlˈdʌɡəɹi/ /skʌlˈdʌɡɹi/ /ˌskəlˈdəɡ-/ /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəɹi/ /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡɹi/ skulduggeries n
skurkstreck
(countable) A devious device or trick.

skulk /skʌlk/ v
lurpassa
To move in a stealthy or furtive way; to come or go while trying to avoid detection.

skull /skʌl/ skulls n
skalle kranium kranie
(anatomy) The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
dödskalle döskalle
These bones as a symbol for death; death's-head.

skunk /skʌŋk/ skunks n
skunk
Any of various small mammals, of the family Mephitidae, native to North and Central America, having a glossy black with a white coat and two musk glands at the base of the tail for emitting a noxious smell as a defensive measure.

skvader skvaders n
skvader
A fictional creature, associated with an old Swedish hunting story, that is half hare and half wood grouse.

sky /skaɪ/ skies n
himmel sky
The atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the surface of the Earth as the place where the sun, moon, stars, and clouds are seen.
himmel
With a descriptive word: the part of the sky which can be seen from a specific place or at a specific time; its climate, condition, etc.
(chiefly, literary, and, poetic, archaic) Usually preceded by the: the abode of God or the gods, angels, the souls of deceased people, etc.; heaven; also, powers emanating from heaven.

sky blue more sky blue most sky blue adj
himmelsblå ljusblå
Of a vibrant light blue colour, like that of the sky on a fine day.

sky blue sky blues n
ljusblå
A vibrant light blue colour, like that of the sky on a fine day.

sky-high adj
skyhög
extremely tall

skydive /ˈskaɪˌdaɪv/ skydives n
fallskärmshopp
An instance of skydiving.

skydiver skydivers n
fallskärmshoppare
Someone who skydives.

skyjacker skyjackers n
flygkapare flygplanskapare
A person who commits skyjacking, who skyjacks.

skyjacking skyjackings n
flygkapning flygplanskapning
The kidnapping of the passengers of an airplane by threat of force. The hijacking of an airplane, especially in flight.

skylark /ˈskaɪ.lɑɹk/ /ˈskʌɪ.lɑːk/ skylarks n
sånglärka
A small brown passerine bird, Alauda arvensis, that sings as it flies high into the air.

skylight /ˈskaɪˌlaɪt/ skylights n
taklucka takfönster ljusöppning
(architecture) A window, dome, or opening in the roof or ceiling, to admit natural light.

skyrocket /ˈskaɪˌɹɒk.ɪt/ v
skjuta i höjden stiga våldsamt
(intransitive) To rise or increase suddenly and extremely; to shoot up; to surge or spike.

skyscraper /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪpɚ/ skyscrapers n
skyskrapa
(architecture) A very tall building with a large number of floors.

slab /slæb/ slabs n
platta skiva
A large, flat piece of solid material; a solid object that is large and flat.

slack tub slack tubs n
släckningstank
A large container full of water or oil or brine used by a blacksmith to quench hot metal.

slack-water slack-waters n
dödvatten lugnvatten stillvatten
A stretch of seawater in which there are no currents, or of a river impeded by a lock or dam.

slacker /ˈslækɚ/ slackers n
latmask slöfock
One who procrastinates or is lazy.

slag /slæɡ/ slags n
slagg
Impurities formed and separated out when a metal is smelted from ore; vitrified cinders.

slag off v
baktala snacka skit om
(British, Irish, Australia, slang, transitive) To talk insultingly to or about someone or something; usually one who is not present.

slaked lime slaked limes n
släckt kalk
Calcium hydroxide, a soft white powder, produced by adding water to quicklime. It is used in making mortar and cement, and has many industrial uses.

slalom /ˈslɑː.ləm/ /ˈslɔ.ləm/ slaloms n
slalom
(countable, sports) A course used for the sport of slalom.

slalom /ˈslɑː.ləm/ /ˈslɔ.ləm/ v
åka slalom
(intransitive) To race in a slalom.

slam /slæm/ slams n
duns skräll slag
(countable) A sudden impact or blow.
duns skräll smäll
(countable) The shock and noise produced by violently closing a door or other object.

slam /slæm/ v
släppa slå slå igen
(transitive, ergative) To shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise.
släppa slå
(transitive, ergative) To put in or on a particular place with force and loud noise. (Often followed by a preposition such as down, against or into.)
dunka slå
(ambitransitive) To strike forcefully with some implement.
baktala slå ner på
(transitive, colloquial, originally, US) To speak badly of; to criticize forcefully.

slander /ˈslandə/ /ˈslaːndə/ /ˈslændɚ/ /ˈslɑːndə/ /ˈslɛndə/ slanders n
förtal
A false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken, not written), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation; the making of such a statement.

slander /ˈslandə/ /ˈslaːndə/ /ˈslændɚ/ /ˈslɑːndə/ /ˈslɛndə/ v
baktala förtala
To utter a slanderous statement about; baselessly speak ill of.

slang /slæŋ/ [sleɪŋ] slangs n
slang
Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.

slant-eyed more slant-eyed most slant-eyed adj
snedögd
(derogatory) Specifically refers to having the eyes of most East Asians; with epicanthic folds, as opposed to the downturned eyes of Europeans.

slap /slæp/ slaps n
örfil hurring käftsmäll
(countable) A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.

slap in the face slaps in the face n
örfil
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see slap,‎ in,‎ the,‎ face. (This sense is a translation hub.)

slap shot slap shots n
slagskott
(ice hockey) The fastest shot in hockey, which typically involves levering the stick above the head before swinging it down to strike the puck with maximum power.

slapdash /ˈslæpdæʃ/ more slapdash most slapdash adj
hafsig slarvig
Produced or carried out hastily; haphazard; careless.

slapper /ˈslæpə/ /ˈslæpɚ/ slappers n
hora
(countable, UK, Ireland, slang) A prostitute.
slampa
(countable, UK, Ireland, Australia, slang) A woman of loose morals.

slash /slaʃ/ /slæʃ/ slashes n
hugg
(fashion) A slit in an outer garment exposing a lining or inner garment, usually of a contrasting color or design; any intentional long vertical cut in a garment.
snedstreck streck
(originally, _, US, typography) The slash mark: the punctuation mark ⟨/⟩, sometimes (often, _, proscribed) inclusive of any mark produced by a similar slashing movement of the pen, as the backslash ⟨\⟩.

slash /slaʃ/ /slæʃ/ v
hugga kapa
To cut with a swift broad stroke of an edged weapon.

slash and burn n
svedjebruk
A technique in agriculture where plant matter is roughly cut down and then burned over to prepare fields for the next crop.

slate /sleɪt/ adj
skiffergrå
Having the bluish-grey/gray colour of slate.

slate /sleɪt/ slates n
skiffer
(uncountable, geology) A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
griffeltavla
(countable) A chalkboard, sheet of slate for writing on with chalk or with a thin rod of slate (a slate pencil) formerly commonly used by both students and teachers in schools.
skifferplatta
(countable) A roofing-tile made of slate.
krita
(countable) A record of money owed.

slate /sleɪt/ v
fördöma
(transitive, chiefly, British) To criticise harshly.
planera schemalägga
(transitive, chiefly, US) To schedule.
förutse förutspå förutsäga förvänta
(transitive, chiefly, US) To anticipate or strongly expect.

slaty-backed gull slaty-backed gulls n
skiffertrut
Larus schistisagus, a large gull.

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɑɾɚ/ /ˈslɔɾɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ slaughters n
slakt
(uncountable) The killing of animals, generally for food.
slakt massaker
A massacre; the killing of a large number of people.

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɑɾɚ/ /ˈslɔɾɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ v
slakta
(transitive) To butcher animals, generally for food.
(transitive, intransitive) To massacre people in large numbers.
(transitive) To kill someone or something, especially in a particularly brutal manner.

slave /sleɪv/ slaves n
slav träl slavinna
A person who is held in servitude as the property of another person, and whose labor (and often also whose body and life) is subject to the owner's volition and control.
slav
(BDSM) A submissive partner in a BDSM relationship who (consensually) submits to (sexually and/or personally) serving one or more masters or mistresses.
slav sexslav sexslavinna slavinna
A sex slave, a person who is forced against their will to perform, for another person or group, sexual acts on a regular or continuing basis.
slav slavinna
(engineering, computing, photography) A device (such as a secondary flash or hard drive) that is subject to the control of another (a master).

slave /sleɪv/ v
slava träla
(intransitive) To work hard.

slave trade slave trades n
slavhandel
traffic in slaves

slave-driver slave-drivers n
slavdrivare
An overseer of slaves at work; a person who puts slaves to work.
An employer or supervisor who demands excessive amounts of work from an employee.

slaveowner slaveowners n
slavägare
Someone who has control or ownership over another human being; the owner of a slave.

slaver /ˈsleɪvə/ /ˈsleɪvɚ/ slavers n
slavhandlare
A person engaged in the slave trade; a person who buys, sells, or owns slaves.
slavskepp
(nautical) A ship used to transport slaves.

slavery /ˈsleɪvəɹi/ /ˈsleɪvɹi/ slaveries n
slaveri
An institution or social practice of owning human beings as property, especially for use as forced laborers.
A condition of servitude endured by a slave.
(figuratively) A condition in which one is captivated or subjugated, as by greed or drugs.

slavish /ˈsleɪvɪʃ/ more slavish most slavish adj
slavisk trälaktig
in the manner of a slave; abject

slay /sleɪ/ v
dräpa slå ihjäl
(now, _, literary) To kill; to murder.

slayer /ˈsleɪə/ slayers n
baneman
a killer; a murderer; someone who slays

sledge /slɛd͡ʒ/ sledges n
släde pulka kälke
(British) any type of sled or sleigh.

sledge hockey n
kälkhockey
A version of ice hockey where the players are seated on sledges and have use of two sticks.

sledgehammer /ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmə/ /ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmɚ/ sledgehammers n
slägga
A hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal (the head) attached to a handle typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter long. The sledgehammer's design is meant to allow it to be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact.

sleek /sliːk/ sleeker sleekest adj
glatt slät
Having an even, smooth surface; smooth

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ sleeps n
sömn
(uncountable) The state of reduced consciousness during which a human or animal rests in a daily rhythm.
sömn tupplur sovande
(countable, informal) An act or instance of sleeping.
sömn morgongrus godmorgon gomorron sömngrus sömngubbe
(uncountable) Rheum, crusty or gummy discharge found in the corner of the eyes after waking, whether real or a figurative objectification of sleep (in the sense of reduced consciousness).

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ v
sova
(intransitive) To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.
(intransitive) To be, or appear to be, in repose; to be quiet; to be unemployed, unused, or unagitated; to rest; to lie dormant.

sleep a wink v
sova en blund

sleep apnea sleep apneas n
sömnapné
(pathology, American spelling) Brief interruptions of breathing during sleep.

sleep in /sliːp ɪn/ v
sova ut
(intransitive, idiomatic) To sleep late; to go on sleeping past one's customary or planned hour.

sleep like a log /-ˈlɑɡ/ /ˈsliːp ˈla͡ɪk ə ˈlɒɡ/ /ˈsliːp ˈla͡ɪk ə ˈlɔɡ/ v
sova som en stock
(simile) To sleep heavily, long and without disturbance.

sleep mode sleep modes n
viloläge
(computing) the state of a computer system in which the drives and interfaces are switched off, and the only task running is monitoring external activity, particularly a key press which restores the system to its active state from the random access memory.

sleep over v
övernatta ligga över sova över
To spend the night as a guest in someone's home.

sleep paralysis sleep paralyses n
sömnförlamning sömnparalys
A situation where a person is not fully awake, and although conscious of their surroundings, unable to move or speak, often accompanied by hallucinations and feelings of terror.

sleep tight interjection
dröm sött
(nightly farewell) good night

sleep with v
ligga med
(idiomatic, euphemism) To have sexual intercourse with.

sleep-in sleep-ins n
sovmorgon
An instance of sleeping in, sleeping late, sleeping until one feels fully refreshed rather than rising at a prespecified time.

sleeper sleepers n
sovare
Someone who sleeps.

sleeper agent sleeper agents n
sovande agent
A spy who is placed in a target country or organisation, not to undertake an immediate mission, but rather to act as a potential asset if activated.

sleepiness sleepinesses n
sömnighet

sleeping bag /ˈsliːpɪŋ(ɡ) bæɡ/ sleeping bags n
sovsäck
A padded or insulated bag large enough to surround the whole body and which keeps the user warm while sleeping, used as a substitute for bedclothes.

sleeping car sleeping cars n
sovvagn
(rail) A railroad car with sleeping facilities for passengers travelling overnight.

sleeping partner sleeping partners n
passiv delägare
(UK) A business partner who doesn't play an active role in running the day-to-day operations of a business, who instead, finances the business in the form of capital investment.

sleepless /ˈsliːpləs/ more sleepless most sleepless adj
sömnlös
Characterized by an absence of sleep.

sleepy /ˈsliːpi/ sleepier sleepiest adj
sömnig pömsig trött
Tired; feeling the need for sleep.

sleepyhead sleepyheads n
sömntuta sjusovare
(informal) A sleepy person.

sleet /sliːt/ sleets n
snöglopp snöblandat regn slask
(chiefly, UK, Ireland, Northeast US) Precipitation in the form of a mixture of rain and snow.

sleeve /sliːv/ sleeves n
ärm fodral
The part of a garment that covers the arm. [from 10th c.]
fodral
A tattoo covering the whole arm.

sleighbell sleighbells n
bjällra
A bell on a sleigh.

sleight of hand sleights of hand n
fingerfärdighet knep trick
A performance of such skill.

slender /ˈslɛndə/ /ˈslɛndɚ/ slenderer slenderest adj
slank
Thin; slim.

slender-billed gull slender-billed gulls n
långnäbbad mås
Chroicocephalus genei, a mid-sized gull which breeds very locally around the Mediterranean and the north of the western Indian Ocean.

sleuth /sluːθ/ sleuths n
deckare detektiv snok
A detective.
blodhund
(archaic) A sleuthhound; a bloodhound.

sleuth /sluːθ/ v
skugga spana
(intransitive, transitive) To act as a detective; to try to discover who committed a crime, or, more generally, to solve a mystery.

slew /sl(j)uː/ /slɪu̯/ slews n
massa mängd
(US) A large amount.

slice /slaɪs/ slices n
skiva
A thin, broad piece cut off.

slice /slaɪs/ v
skiva
(transitive) To cut into slices.

sliced bread sliced breads n
skivat bröd
Bread from a loaf that is sold sliced into pieces of equal thickness by an automated process.

slick /slɪk/ slicker slickest adj
schyst
(US, West Coast, _, slang) Extraordinarily great or special.

slide /slaɪd/ slides n
rutschkana rutschbana
An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again.

slide /slaɪd/ v
glida
(ergative) To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface.
sladda slira
(intransitive) To pass along smoothly or unobservedly; to move gently onward without friction or hindrance.
halka
(intransitive, slang) To go; to move from one place or to another.

slide rule slide rules n
räknesticka
An analog calculator consisting of three interlocking strips marked with logarithmic scales, such that multiplication, division etc. can be performed by the equivalent of addition and subtraction.

slide tackle slide tackles n
glidtackling
(soccer) a tackle to get the ball by sliding on the ground feet-first

slide-tackle v
glidtackla glidtacklas
(soccer) To tackle another player by sliding on the ground feet-first.

slider phone slider phones n
skjuttelefon
A style of mobile phone that allows an additional keypad to slide open for use.

slideshow slideshows n
bildspel presentation
A presentation of a series of photographic slides, usually with a spoken or recorded explanation.
bildspel
Any sequence of images, shown one after the other (not simultaneously).

sliding door sliding doors n
skjutdörr
A door that opens and closes by sliding to the side; sometimes one of a pair.

slight /slaɪt/ [sl̥ɐɪʔ] slighter slightest adj
obetydlig
Trifling; unimportant; insignificant.

slightly /ˈslaɪtli/ more slightly most slightly adv
aningen något
(degree) To a small extent or degree.

slim /slɪm/ slimmer slimmest adj
slank tunn
Slender, thin.

slime /slaɪm/ slimes n
slam
Soft, moist earth or clay, having an adhesive quality; viscous mud; any substance of a dirty nature, that is moist, soft, and adhesive; bitumen; mud containing metallic ore, obtained in the preparatory dressing.
slem
Any mucilaginous substance; or a mucus-like substance which exudes from the bodies of certain animals, such as snails or slugs.

slimy /ˈslaɪ.mi/ slimier slimiest adj
slemmig
Of or pertaining to slime

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ slings n
slunga bärsele gevärsrem sele
(weapon) An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other.
mitella
A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
gevärsrem
A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.
slungning
The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ v
kränga
To throw with a circular or arcing motion.
(slang) To sell, peddle, or distribute (often illicitly, e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).
slunga
To throw with a sling.

slingshot /ˈslɪŋʃɒt/ slingshots n
slangbella
(chiefly, American) A Y-shaped stick with an elastic sling between the arms used for shooting small projectiles.

slip /slɪp/ slips n
stickling reva
A twig or shoot; a cutting.
misstag
A mistake or error.
lapp
A small piece of paper, especially one longer than it is wide, typically a form for writing on or one giving printed information.
avvikelse
(nautical) A difference between the theoretical distance traveled per revolution of the propeller and the actual advance of the vessel.
(engineering) The motion of the centre of resistance of the float of a paddle wheel, or the blade of an oar, through the water horizontally, or the difference between a vessel's actual speed and the speed it would have if the propelling instrument acted upon a solid; also, the velocity, relatively to still water, of the backward current of water produced by the propeller.

slip /slɪp/ v
halka slinta
(intransitive) To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.
fela slinta smita
(transitive) To cause to move smoothly and quickly; to slide; to convey gently or secretly.

slip of the tongue slips of the tongue n
felsägning
(idiomatic) A mistake in speech.

slip out v
slinka ut
To leave quietly, and unnoticed.

slip ring slip rings n
släpring

slip road slip roads n
avfart avfartsväg
A segment of roadway that joins a motorway to ordinary roads (in either direction)

slip through the cracks v
falla mellan stolarna falla mellan två stolar
(idiomatic) To escape notice or lack sufficient attention.

slip up v
tabba sig
(idiomatic) To err, falter; to make a mistake, especially a seemingly small error.

slipped disc slipped discs n
diskbråck
(pathology) A vertebral disc that protrudes into the spinal canal, exerting pressure on spinal nerves and causing backache or sciatica.

slipper /ˈslɪpə(ɹ)/ slippers n
toffel
A low soft shoe that can be slipped on and off easily.
Such a shoe intended for indoor use; a bedroom or house slipper.

slipperiness slipperinesses n
halka
(uncountable) The property of being slippery.

slippery /ˈslɪpəɹi/ /ˈslɪpɹi/ slipperier slipperiest adj
hal halkig
Of a surface, having low friction, often due to being covered in a non-viscous liquid, and therefore hard to grip, hard to stand on without falling, etc.

slippery as an eel adj
hal som en ål
(simile, colloquial) So slippery that it is almost impossible to hold.
(idiomatic, simile, colloquial) Very crafty or cunning.

slipway slipways n
sjösättningsramp
(nautical) A sloping surface, leading down to the shore or to a river, on which ships are built, repaired or stored and from which they are launched.

slit-eyed more slit-eyed most slit-eyed adj
sneögd
having slanted eyes

sliver /ˈslɪv.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈslɪv.ɚ/ slivers n
sticka flisa speta
A long piece cut or rent off; a sharp, slender fragment; a splinter.
livagn
(fishing) Bait made of pieces of small fish. Compare kibblings.

slivovitz /ˈslɪvəvɪts/ /ˈslɪvəˌvɪts/ slivovitzes n
slivovits
(countable, uncountable) A type of rakija made mostly in Eastern European countries from distilled, fermented plum juice.

sloe /ˈsloʊ/ /ˈsləʊ/ sloes n
slånbär
Any of various other plants of the genus Prunus, as a shrub or small tree, Prunus alleghaniensis, bearing dark-purple fruit.

slogan /ˈsloʊɡən/ /ˈsləʊɡ(ə)n/ slogans n
slogan
(advertising) A catchphrase associated with a product or service being advertised.

sloop /sluːp/ sloops n
slup
(nautical) A single-masted sailboat with only one headsail.

slop /slɒp/ slops n
slem
Water or other liquid carelessly spilled or thrown about, as upon a table or a floor; a puddle; a soiled spot.
skula
(internet slang, derogatory) Content or media of little-to-no value, especially that which is produced consistently and according to trends to satisfy a recommendation algorithm or consumerist demands.

slope /sloʊp/ /sləʊp/ slopes n
sluttning backe brant slänt
An area of ground that tends evenly upward or downward.

slope /sloʊp/ /sləʊp/ v
stupa
(intransitive) To tend steadily upward or downward.

sloppy /ˈslɑ.pi/ /ˈslɒp.i/ sloppier sloppiest adj
slarvig
Messy; not neat, elegant, or careful.
slapp
Imprecise or loose.

slot machine slot machines n
enarmad bandit
Synonym of vending machine.

sloth /slɑθ/ /slɒθ/ /slɔθ/ /sləʊθ/, /slɒθ/ sloths n
lathet lättja
(uncountable) Laziness; slowness in the mindset; disinclination to action or labour.
sengångare
(countable) A herbivorous, arboreal South American mammal of the families Megalonychidae and Bradypodidae, noted for its slowness and inactivity.

slouch hat slouch hats n
slokhatt
A broad-brimmed felt hat worn by soldiers, often with a clasp on the left side to allow a rifle to be carried over the shoulder.

slough /slʌf/ sloughs n
ömsa
The skin shed by a snake or other reptile.

slough /slʌf/ v
ömsa
(transitive) To shed skin or outer layers.
kasta
(transitive, card games) To discard.
skolka
(intransitive, slang, Western US) To commit truancy, be absent from school without permission.

sloven /ˈslʌvən/ slovens n
hafser lortgris slarver slusk
A habitually dirty or untidy man or boy; the male equivalent of slattern, or slut.

slovenliness slovenlinesses n
sjabbighet
(uncountable) The state or quality of being slovenly.

slovenly /ˈslɒv.ən.li/ /ˈslʊv.ən.li/ /ˈslʌv.ən.li/ slovenlier slovenliest adj
sjabbig
Having an untidy appearance; unkempt.
lortig smutsig
Dirty, unwashed; disorderly.
slarvig hafsig
Careless or negligent; sloppy.

slow /sloʊ/ /sləʊ/ slower slowest adj
långsam seg
Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.

slow dance /ˈsloʊ.dæns/ slow dances n
tryckare
A kind of slow, swaying dance performed by couples, often with the lead partner holding their hands against the sides of the following partner's hips or waist while the follower drapes their hands on the leader's shoulders.

slow down v
sakta bromsa
(transitive) To reduce the velocity, speed, or tempo of something.

slow match slow matches n
lunta
A slow-burning fuse used to ignite a matchlock musket or fire a cannon.

slow news day slow news days n
nyhetstorka
(journalism) A time when media organizations publish trivial stories due to the lack of more substantial topics.

slow street slow streets n
lågfartsväg
A street on which the traffic has been slowed down, often limited to 30 km/h or less, using traffic signs or physical barriers like traffic islands, speed bumps, or plantings.

slowly /ˈsloʊli/ /ˈsləʊli/ more slowly most slowly slowlier slowliest adv
sakta långsamt
(manner) At a slow pace.

slowness slownesses n
långsamhet
The quality or state of being slow.

slowpoke /ˈsloʊˌpoʊk/ slowpokes n
slöfock
(US, Canada, informal, mildly, derogatory) A person who moves slowly or takes a long time to do something.

slowworm /ˈsləʊwɜː(ɹ)m/ slowworms n
kopparödla ormslå kopparorm
A small Old World lizard, Anguis fragilis, often mistaken for a snake, having no legs and small eyes.

slug /slʌɡ/ slugs n
snigel
Any of many terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks, having no (or only a rudimentary) shell. [from early 18th c.]

sluice gate sluice gates n
slusslucka
A portal which may be opened or closed to allow or prevent the passage of water through a man-made channel.

slum /slʌm/ slums n
slum
(countable, pejorative) A dilapidated neighborhood where many people live in a state of poverty.

slumber /ˈslʌm.bə/ /ˈslʌm.bɚ/ slumbers n
slummer
A very light state of sleep, almost awake.

slumber /ˈslʌm.bə/ /ˈslʌm.bɚ/ v
slumra
(intransitive) To be in a very light state of sleep, almost awake.

slumber party slumber parties n
pyjamasparty övernattning
A sleepover; a party where people stay and sleep overnight.

slur /slɜː(ɹ)/ slurs n
bindebåge
(music) The symbol indicating a legato passage, written as an arc over the slurred notes (not to be confused with a tie).

slur /slɜː(ɹ)/ v
sluddra
To run together; to articulate poorly.
To soil; to sully; to contaminate; to disgrace.

slurp /slɜːp/ /slɝp/ v
slurpa sörpla
(transitive) To eat or drink noisily.

slush /slʌʃ/ slushes n
snöslask modd slask snöglopp
Half-melted snow or ice, generally located on the ground.

slut /slʌt/ /ˈsɫɐt/ sluts n
slampa
(vulgar, often, _, derogatory) A sexually promiscuous woman.
hynda tik
(obsolete) A female dog.

slutty /ˈslʌti/ sluttier sluttiest adj
slampig
(informal) Of, resembling, or suitable for, a slut.

sly /slaɪ/ slier sliest slyer slyest adj
listig
slug
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.

sly as a fox adj
listig som en räv
(simile) Very sly, very cunning.

slyly /ˈslaɪli/ more slyly most slyly adv
skälmskt
In a sly manner, cunningly.

slöjd n
slöjd
A system of handicraft-based education started in Finland in 1865 and later adopted worldwide.

small /smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔl/ /smɔːl/ [smoːɫ] smaller smallest adj
liten
Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.
Not prolonged in duration; not extended in time; short.
liten ung
(figuratively, incomparable) Young, as a child.

small arms n
eldhandvapen handeldvapen
Firearms designed to be carried and fired by a single person, and often held in the hand.

small beer small beers n
lättöl
(countable, uncountable) Beer with a low alcoholic content, usually between 0.5% and 2.8%.

small business small businesses n
småföretag
A privately-owned and operated business with relatively small turnover and staff numbers, typically seen as constituting part of a specific commercial or economic sector.

small circle small circles n
småcirkel
a circle formed by a plane that cuts a sphere not through its centre

small game n
småvilt
Small animals and birds that are hunted and killed, either by hunters or predators.

small hours n
småtimmarna
The very early morning, just after midnight, when most people are asleep.

small intestine small intestines n
tunntarm
(anatomy) The upper part of the intestine, between the stomach and the large intestine, divided into the duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum.

small of the back n
korsrygg ländrygg
(anatomy) The relatively narrow, lumbar region of the back.

small talk n
kallprat småprat
(idiomatic) Idle conversation, typically on innocuous or unimportant subjects, usually engaged in at social gatherings out of politeness.

small tortoiseshell small tortoiseshells n
nässelfjäril
The colourful butterfly Aglais urticae, of the family Nymphalidae.

small white small whites n
rovfjäril
A small, white butterfly Pieris rapae, of the family Pieridae, that damages Brassica rapa crops in temperate regions worldwide.

small-scale more small-scale most small-scale adj
småskalig
Having a modest scope or extent.

smallish more smallish most smallish adj
ganska liten
Somewhat small.

smallpox /ˈsmɔlpɑks/ /ˈsmɔːlpɒks/ smallpoxes n
smittkoppor
(disease) An acute, highly infectious often fatal disease caused by Variola virus of the family Poxviridae. It was completely eradicated in the 1970s, but still exists in laboratories. Those who survived were left with pockmarks.

smaragdine /sməˈɹæɡdiːn/ adj
smaragd-
Of or pertaining to emeralds.
smaragdgrön
Having the colour of emeralds.

smarmy /ˈsmɑɹ.mi/ /ˈsmɑː.mi/ smarmier smarmiest adj
inställsam
Falsely earnest, smug, ingratiating, or pious.

smart /smɑɹt/ /smɑːt/ more smart most smart smarter smartest adj
intelligent klyftig
smart klok
(informal) Exhibiting intellectual knowledge, such as that found in books.
elegant
Good-looking; well dressed; fine; fashionable.

smart /smɑɹt/ /smɑːt/ v
göra ont smärta
(intransitive) To hurt or sting.

smartphone /ˈsmɑɹtfoʊn/ /ˈsmɑːtfəʊn/ smartphones n
smarttelefon smartmobil smartphone pekmobil smart mobil smart telefon
A mobile phone with more advanced features and greater computing capacity than a featurephone.

smartwatch smartwatches n
smartklocka
A wristwatch with electronic functionality beyond timekeeping.

smash /smæʃ/ smashes n
krock
(British, colloquial) A traffic collision.
smash
(tennis) A very hard overhead shot hit sharply downward.

smear /smiɚ/ /smɪə(ɹ)/ /smɪɚ/ smears n
utstryk
(biology) A preparation to be examined under a microscope, made by spreading a thin layer of a substance (such as blood, bacterial culture) on a slide.

smear /smiɚ/ /smɪə(ɹ)/ /smɪɚ/ v
smutskasta
(transitive) To damage someone's reputation by slandering, misrepresenting, or otherwise making false accusations about them, their statements, or their actions.

smear campaign smear campaigns n
nedsvärtningskampanj smutskampanj smutskastningskampanj
(idiomatic) An effort to damage or call into question someone's reputation, by propounding negative propaganda.

smegma /ˈsmɛɡmə/ smegmas n
smegma flensost kukost
A whitish sebaceous secretion that collects between the glans penis and foreskin or in the vulva.

smell /smɛl/ smells n
luktsinne
A sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance.
lukt
A conclusion or intuition that a situation is wrong, more complex than it seems, or otherwise inappropriate.

smell /smɛl/ v
lukta lukta på
(transitive) To sense a smell or smells.
lukta stinka dofta
(intransitive, copulative) Followed by like or of if descriptive: to have a particular smell, whether good or bad.

smell a rat /ˈsmɛl ə ˈɹæt/ v
ana ugglor i mossen
(idiomatic) To sense something suspicious.

smell-brain n
lukthjärnan
(neuroanatomy) The part of the brain involved with smelling.

smelling salt smelling salts n
luktsalt
(usually, in the plural) ammonium carbonate, sometimes with added perfume, that is inhaled as a mild irritant to the mucous membranes, to help restore consciousness.

smelly /ˈsmɛli/ smellier smelliest adj
illaluktande
(figuratively, computing, slang, in extreme programming) Having signs that suggest a design problem; having a code smell.

smelt /ˈsmɛlt/ smelts n
nors
Any small anadromous fish of the family Osmeridae, found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and in lakes in North America and northern part of Europe.

smelting smeltings n
smältning
(metallurgy) The process of melting or fusion, especially to extract a metal from its ore.

smetana /ˈsmɛ.tə.nə/ n
smetana
A form of soured cream or crème fraîche from Central and Eastern Europe.

smew /ˈsmjuː/ smews n
salskrake
A small compact diving duck, Mergellus albellus, that breeds in the northern taiga of Europe and Asia and winters on sheltered coasts or inland lakes.

smidgen /ˈsmɪd͡ʒən/ smidgens n
gnutta smula
A very small quantity or amount.

smile /ˈsmaɪ.əl/ /ˈsmaɪl/ smiles n
leende smil
A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or voluntary expression of happiness, pleasure, amusement, goodwill, or anxiety.

smile /ˈsmaɪ.əl/ /ˈsmaɪl/ v
le
(ambitransitive) To have (a smile) on one's face.

smiley /ˈsmaɪli/ smileys smilies n
smiley
A simplified representation of a smiling face.

smith /smɪθ/ smiths n
smed
A craftsperson who works metal into desired forms using a hammer and other tools, sometimes heating the metal to make it more workable, especially a blacksmith.

smithereens /smɪðəˈɹiːnz/ /ˌsmɪðəˈɹinz/ n
småbitar
(originally, Ireland, informal) Fragments or splintered pieces; numerous tiny disconnected items.

smithsonite smithsonites n
galmeja smithsonit zinkspat
(mineral) A mineral form of zinc carbonate, ZnCO3, mined as an ore of zinc or as an ornamental stone.

smock /smɑk/ /smɒk/ smocks n
blus
A blouse; a smock frock.

smock mill smock mills n
holländare
A windmill of which only the cap turns round to meet the wind. It is different from a post mill, whose whole building turns on a post.

smog /smɑɡ/ /smɒɡ/ /smɔɡ/ smogs n
smog
A noxious mixture of particulates and gases that is the result of urban air pollution.

smoke /smoʊk/ /smoːk/ /sməʊk/ smokes n
bloss rök
(uncountable) The visible vapor/vapour, gases, and fine particles given off by burning or smoldering material.
cigg
(colloquial, countable) A cigarette.
rök
(colloquial, countable, never plural) An instance of smoking a cigarette, cigar, etc.; the duration of this act.

smoke /smoʊk/ /smoːk/ /sməʊk/ v
röka
(transitive) To inhale and exhale the smoke from a burning cigarette, cigar, pipe, etc.
(intransitive) To inhale and exhale tobacco smoke.
(transitive) To preserve or prepare (food) for consumption by treating with smoke.
ryka röka
(intransitive) To give off smoke.

smoke bomb smoke bombs n
rökbomb
(military) An explosive or incendiary device designed to produce smoke in order to mark a position or produce a smokescreen.

smoke detector smoke detectors n
rökdetektor brandvarnare
A device that sounds an alarm when it detects smoke or other evidence of fire.

smoke diver n
rökdykare
A firefighter with breathing apparatus who enters smoke-filled rooms and buildings (to search, rescue, and extinguish).

smoke diving n
rökdykning
Fire-fighting work that requires the use of protective equipment resembling that used by marine divers.

smoke grenade smoke grenades n
rökgranat
A bomb that generates thick smoke when it explodes; used especially to produce a smokescreen.

smoke like a chimney v
röka som en borstbindare
(idiomatic, simile) To smoke tobacco frequently.

smoke signal smoke signals n
röksignal
(often, pluralized) A method of long-distance communication sometimes used in ancient and undeveloped societies, consisting of messages conveyed by means of columns or intermittent puffs of smoke.

smoke-filled adj
rökfylld

smoke-free adj
rökfri
In which smoking is not allowed.

smokebox /sməʊkbɒks/ smokeboxes n
sotskåp rökskåp
A chamber in which smoke passes from a boiler before being vented through a chimney.

smoked /smoʊkt/ /sməʊkt/ adj
rökt
Of food, treated with smoke, often for flavor or as a method of preservation.

smoked salmon smoked salmons n
rökt lax
edible raw salmon that is cut into strips and cured by smoking.

smokehouse /ˈsmoʊkˌhaʊs/ smokehouses n
rökeri
A structure used to smoke food to preserve it and to add flavor.

smoker /ˈsmoʊkɚ/ smokers n
rökare
A person who smokes tobacco habitually.

smokery smokeries n
rökeri
A facility for smoking food, typically fish and meat, especially on a commercial scale.

smokescreen smokescreens n
dimridå rökridå
Smoke used as a disguise, mask or cover, as of troops in battle.
(figuratively) Anything used metaphorically to conceal or distract.

smokiness n
rökighet
The state or quality of being smoky.

smoking /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ /ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ smokings n
rökning
The burning and inhalation of tobacco.
The act of exposing (something) to smoke; (by extension) the process by which foods are cured or flavoured by smoke

smoking room smoking rooms n
rökrum
A room designated for people who wish to smoke.

smoky /ˈsmoʊki/ smokier smokiest adj
rökig
Filled with smoke.
Having a flavour or odour like smoke; flavoured with smoke.

smoky eyes n
sotade ögon

smolder /ˈsmoʊldɚ/ v
pyra
(intransitive, now, US) To burn with no flame and little smoke.
(intransitive, figuratively) To show signs of repressed anger or suppressed mental turmoil or other strong emotion, such as passion.
(intransitive, figuratively) To exist in a suppressed or hidden state.

smoldering v
glöda
burning slowly without flame

smooch /smuːt͡ʃ/ smooches n
puss
(informal) A kiss, especially that which is on the cheek.

smooch /smuːt͡ʃ/ v
hångla
(informal, ambitransitive) To kiss.

smooth /smuːð/ smoother smoothest adj
glatt slät hal jämn len
Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.
smidig
Without difficulty, problems, or unexpected consequences or incidents.

smooth as a baby's bottom adj
len som en barnrumpa
(simile) Extremely smooth.

smooth function smooth functions n
glatt funktion slät funktion
(mathematics) a function that has derivatives of all finite orders everywhere in its domain.

smooth snake smooth snakes n
hasselsnok
A nonvenomous snake, Coronella austriaca, native to Eurasia.

smoothie /ˈsmuːði/ smoothies n
smoothie
A drink made from whole fruit, thus thicker than fruit juice.

smorgasbord /ˈsmɔɹɡəsˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsmɔːɡæs(ˌ)bɔːd/ /ˈsmɔːɡəs(ˌ)bɔːd/ /ˈsmɜːɡəs(ˌ)bɔːd/ /ˈsmɜːɡəʊs(ˌ)bʊəd/ /ˈʃmɔɹ-/ smorgasbords n
smörgåsbord
A Swedish-style buffet comprising a variety of cold sandwiches and other dishes; (by extension) any buffet with a wide selection of dishes.

smother /ˈsmʌðɚ/ v
kväva utsläcka
(transitive) To extinguish or deaden, as fire, by covering, overlaying, or otherwise excluding the air.
dämpa
(transitive) To reduce to a low degree of vigor or activity; suppress or do away with; extinguish
kväva kvävas
(intransitive) To be suffocated.
tyna
(intransitive, of a fire) to burn very slowly for want of air; smolder.
(intransitive, figuratively) to perish, grow feeble, or decline, by suppression or concealment; be stifled; be suppressed or concealed.

smothered mate smothered mates n
kvävmatt

smug /smʌɡ/ smugger smuggest adj
självbelåten självgod mallig
Irritatingly pleased with oneself; offensively self-complacent, self-satisfied.

smuggle /ˈsmʌɡəl/ v
smuggla
(transitive, intransitive) To import or export, illicitly or by stealth, without paying lawful customs charges or duties

smuggler /ˈsmʌɡ.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsmʌɡ.əl.ə(ɹ)/ smugglers n
smugglare
One who smuggles things.

smuggling smugglings n
smuggling
An act of something being smuggled.

smurf /smɜːf/ /smɝf/ smurfs smurves n
smurf
(comics, fictional character) A blue pixie with white stocking cap, from the media franchise The Smurfs.

smut /smʌt/ smuts n
snusk
(uncountable) Sexually vulgar material; something that is sexual in a dirty way; pornographic material.
sotsvamp
Any of a range of fungi, mostly Ustilaginomycetes, that cause plant disease in grasses, including cereal crops; the disease so caused.

snack /snæk/ snacks n
mellanmål fika
A light meal.
mellanmål
An item of food eaten between meals.
läckerbit
(slang) A very sexy and attractive person.

snack /snæk/ v
småäta
To eat between meals.

snag /ˈsnæɡ/ snags n
hake aber krux stötesten
(figuratively) A problem or difficulty with something.

snail /sneɪl/ [sn̥eɪ̯ɫ] snails n
snigel snäcka
Any of very many animals (either hermaphroditic or nonhermaphroditic), of the class Gastropoda, having a coiled shell.

snail mail n
snigelpost
(retronym) Mail sent physically in the post, especially as compared to email.

snail's pace n
snigelfart
(informal) A very slow pace.

snake /sneɪk/ snakes n
orm
A legless reptile of the suborder Serpentes with a long, thin body and a fork-shaped tongue.
A treacherous person; a rat.

snake /sneɪk/ v
orma sig slingra slingra sig vindla
(intransitive) To follow or move in a winding route.

snake charmer snake charmers n
ormtjusare
A performer who entertains crowds by performing tricks with dangerous snakes.

snake charming n
ormtjusning
The practice of hypnotising a snake by playing an instrument, the performance of which may also include handling the snakes or performing other seemingly dangerous acts.

snake eagle snake eagles n
ormörn
Any bird of prey in the Circaetinae subfamily, especially the Circaetus genus.

snake gourd snake gourds n
ormgurka
The vine Trichosanthes cucumerina, found across much of southern and southeastern Asia, from Pakistan to southern China to northern Australia.

snake pit snake pits n
ormgrop
A pit filled with snakes.
(figurative) Any institution (such as a school, prison, hospital, etc.) run in an inept or inhumane way, or full of hostile or treacherous people.

snakebite snakebites n
ormbett
(countable) Either of a pair of lip piercings below the lower lip, resembling the fangs of a snake.

snakeskin snakeskins n
ormskinn
The skin of a snake

snap /snæp/ snaps n
knäpp
A quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound.
knäpp knäppning
The act of snapping the fingers; making a sound by pressing a finger against the thumb and suddenly releasing to strike the hand.
tryckknapp
A fastening device that makes a snapping sound when used.

snap /snæp/ v
snäsa
(transitive, dated) To speak to abruptly or sharply; to treat snappishly; usually with up.
knäppa snäppa
(transitive) A video of a person snapping their fingers. Alternative snapping technique To snap one's fingers: to make a snapping sound, often by pressing the thumb and an opposing finger of the same hand together and suddenly releasing the grip so that the finger hits against the palm; alternatively, by bringing the index finger quickly down onto the middle finger and thumb.
knäppa
(transitive) To take a photograph; to release a camera's shutter (which may make a snapping sound).

snap election /ˌsnæp iˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ˌsnæp ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ snap elections n
nyval
(politics) An election that is called earlier than the regularly scheduled election time.

snap fastener snap fasteners n
tryckknapp
a pair of male/female interlocking disks used to fasten a piece of clothing in place of buttons

snap one's fingers v
knäppa fingrarna
To create a cracking or clicking sound with one’s fingers by building tension between the thumb and another finger (middle, index, or ring) and then moving that finger forcefully downward so it hits the thenar eminence of the same hand at a high speed.

snapdragon /ˈsnæpdɹæɡən/ snapdragons n
lejongap
(countable) Any plant of the genus Antirrhinum, with showy yellow, white or red flowers.

snappish /ˈsnæpɪʃ/ more snappish most snappish adj
bitsk
Likely to snap or bite.
argsint snäsig
Exhibiting irritation or impatience; curt; irascible.

snappy /ˈsnæpi/ snappier snappiest adj
kvick
(informal) Rapid and without delay.

snapshot /ˈsnæpʃɒt/ snapshots n
ögonblicksbild
A photograph, especially one taken quickly or in a sudden moment of opportunity.
A glimpse of something; a portrayal of something at a moment in time.

snare /snɛ(ə)ɹ/ /snɛə/ snares n
snara
A mental or psychological trap.
militärtrumma virveltrumma
(music) A set of stiff wires held under tension against the lower skin of a drum to create a rattling sound.

snare /snɛ(ə)ɹ/ /snɛə/ v
snara
(transitive) To catch or hold, especially with a loop.

snare drum snare drums n
virveltrumma
A tubular drum with skins stretched over the top and bottom, and having a set of chains that can be applied to the bottom skin to create a rattling sound.

snarky /ˈsnɑɹ.ki/ /ˈsnɑː.ki/ snarkier snarkiest adj
dryg spydig
(informal, often humorous) Snide and sarcastic; usually out of irritation.

snatch /snæt͡ʃ/ snatches n
fitta kussimurra murra mutta
A quick grab or catch.
A short period.
(weightlifting) A competitive weightlifting event in which a barbell is lifted from the platform to locked arms overhead in a smooth continuous movement.
(vulgar, _, slang) The vulva. [from 18th c.]
(aviation) Rapid, uncommanded jerking or oscillation of the ailerons of some aircraft at high Mach numbers, resulting from shock wave formation at transonic speeds.
(dated) A brief period of exertion.
(dated) A catching of the voice.
(dated) A hasty snack; a bite to eat.
(dated) A quibble.
fitta kussimurra murra mutta snutt
A piece of some sound, usually music or conversation.

snatch /snæt͡ʃ/ v
sno knycka tjuva
(intransitive) To attempt to seize something suddenly.
(transitive, informal) To steal.
roffa åt
(transitive) To take or seize hastily, abruptly, or without permission or ceremony.

snath /snæθ/ snaths n
orv
The shaft of a scythe.

snazzy /ˈsnæzi/ snazzier snazziest adj
tjusig
(informal) Elegant in manner of dress; stylish, modern or appealing in appearance; flashy.

sneak /sniːk/ sneaks n
bluffmakare
A cheat; a con artist.

sneak /sniːk/ v
smyga
(intransitive) To creep or go stealthily; to come or go while trying to avoid detection, as a person who does not wish to be seen.

sneak preview sneak previews n
smygpremiär
(informal) An early preview or look at something, especially not yet made public.

sneaker /ˈsnikɚ/ sneakers n
gymnastikskor gympadojor gympaskor
(US, Atlantic Canada, Australia, New Zealand) An athletic shoe with a soft, rubber sole. A trainer.

sneaking suspicion sneaking suspicions n
aning föraning
A premonition, or hunch. A belief based on little evidence.

sneer /snɪə̯/ /snɪɚ̯/ sneers n
hånleende
A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.

sneer /snɪə̯/ /snɪɚ̯/ v
grina hånle
(intransitive) To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn

sneeze /sniːz/ sneezes n
nysning
An act of sneezing.

sneeze /sniːz/ v
nysa
(intransitive) To expel air as a reflex induced by an irritation in the nose.

snicker /ˈsnɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪkɚ/ snickers n
fniss
A stifled or broken laugh.

snicker /ˈsnɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪkɚ/ v
fnissa
(intransitive) To emit a snicker, a stifled or broken laugh.

snide /snaɪd/ snider snidest adj
spydig insinuant nedsättande
Disparaging or derisive in an insinuative way.
Tricky; deceptive; false; spurious; contemptible.

sniff /snəf/ /snɪf/ v
nosa
(ambitransitive) To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.
sniffa
(slang, primarily, UK) To inhale drugs (usually cocaine) through the nose, usually in powder form.

sniffles n
snuva
(colloquial, plurale tantum, the sniffles) The symptom of a runny or congested nose accompanying a cold.

snigger /ˈsnɪɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪɡɚ/ v
fnissa
(intransitive) To emit a snigger.

snipe /snaɪp/ snipe snipes n
beckasin
Any of various limicoline game birds of the genera Gallinago, Lymnocryptes and Coenocorypha in the family Scolopacidae, having a long, slender, nearly straight beak.

sniper /ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/ snipers n
prickskytt krypskytt
A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position.

sniper rifle sniper rifles n
prickskyttegevär
A long-range rifle, usually equipped with a telescopic sight and often a night vision device.

snitch /snɪt͡ʃ/ snitches n
snattare
(slang) A thief.
skvallerbytta tjallare golare
(slang) An informer, one who betrays their group.

snitch /snɪt͡ʃ/ v
skvallra gola tjalla
(slang, intransitive) To inform on, especially in betrayal of others.
gola tjalla
(slang, intransitive) To contact or cooperate with the police for any reason.
sno knycka snatta
(slang, dated, transitive) To steal, quickly and quietly.

snitches get stitches proverb
golare har inga polare
(idiomatic) People who snitch or tattle will in return receive repercussions.

snivel /ˈsnɪvəl/ snivels n
snörvel snörvlande
The act of snivelling.
snor
Nasal mucus; snot.

snivel /ˈsnɪvəl/ v
snörvla
(intransitive) To breathe heavily through the nose while it is congested with nasal mucus.
(pejorative, intransitive) To cry while sniffling; to whine or complain while crying.

snob /snɑb/ /snɒb/ snobs n
snobb
(informal, derogatory) A person who wishes to be seen as a member of the upper classes and who looks down on those perceived to have inferior or unrefined tastes. [from 20th c.]

snobbish /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/ more snobbish most snobbish adj
snobbig
Having the property of being a snob; arrogant and pretentious; smugly superior or dismissive of perceived inferiors.

snog /snɒɡ/ v
hångla
(British, AU, colloquial) To kiss passionately.

snooker /ˈsnuːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnʊkɚ/ snookers n
snooker
A cue sport, popular in the UK and other Commonwealth of Nations countries.

snoop /snuːp/ snoops n
snokande
The act of snooping.
snok
A private detective.

snoop /snuːp/ v
spionera
To secretly spy on or investigate, especially into the private personal life of others.

snoop around v
spionera
To snoop.

snooze /snuːz/ snoozes n
tupplur
A brief period of sleep; a nap.

snooze /snuːz/ v
ta en tupplur

snore /sno(ː)ɹ/ /snoə/ /snɔɹ/ /snɔː/ snores n
snarkning
The act of snoring, and the noise produced.

snore /sno(ː)ɹ/ /snoə/ /snɔɹ/ /snɔː/ v
snarka
To breathe during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.

snoring /ˈsnɔːɹɪŋ/ snorings n
snarkning
The action or sound of breathing during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.

snorkel snorkels n
snorkel
(underwater diving) A hollow tube, held in the mouth, or mounted on and opening into a diving mask, used by swimmers for breathing underwater.

snorkel v
snorkla
To use a snorkel.

snort /snɔɹt/ snorts n
fnysa
The sound made by exhaling or inhaling roughly through the nose.

snort /snɔɹt/ v
sniffa dra snorta
(transitive, slang, originally, US) To inhale (usually a drug) through the nose.

snot /snɒt/ snots n
snor
(informal, uncountable, sometimes, slightly, vulgar) Mucus, especially mucus from the nose.
skitunge snorunge
(slang, countable) A contemptible child.

snotty snottier snottiest adj
snorig
Running or dirtied with snot.
kaxig
(informal) Ill-tempered or impertinent in an arrogant, conceited manner.

snout /snaʊt/ /snʌʊt/ snouts n
nos tryne
The long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast, as of pigs.

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ [snoʊ̯] [snəʊ̯] snows n
snö myrornas krig snöfall
(uncountable) The frozen, crystalline state of water that falls as precipitation.
myrornas krig snö
(uncountable) Any similar frozen form of a gas or liquid.
(countable) A snowfall; a blanket of frozen, crystalline water.
(uncountable) A shade of the color white.
(uncountable) The moving pattern of random dots displayed on a television, etc., when no transmission signal is being received.
Marine snow
(informal, plural) Snow tires.
snö myrornas krig
(uncountable, slang) Cocaine.

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ [snoʊ̯] [snəʊ̯] v
snöa
(impersonal) To have snow fall from the sky.

snow angel snow angels n
snöängel
A design made in fresh snow by lying on one's back and moving the arms up and down and the legs from side to side.

snow bunting snow buntings n
snösparv
A finch, Plectrophenax nivalis, having white plumage, widely distributed in northern latitudes.

snow cannon snow cannons n
snökanon
A machine that spurts out snow over pistes where there is little or no snow cover.

snow chain snow chains n
snökedja
A chain put on a wheel of a vehicle to give it more traction

snow cover snow covers n
snötäcke
A covering of snow

snow crab snow crabs n
snökrabba
Any crab of the species Chionoecetes opilio

snow globe snow globes n
snöglob
A decorative object or toy containing a model of a landscape, fluid and suspended white flakes that emulate snowfall when shaken.

snow goose snow geese n
snögås
A goose of the species Chen caerulescens, native to North America.

snow in v
insnöad snöa in
(transitive, usually passive) To prevent from moving (from a building, in a city, etc) by a large snowfall.

snow leopard snow leopards n
snöleopard
A large feline mammal, Panthera uncia (syn. Uncia uncia), native to mountain ranges of central Asia.

snow petrel snow petrels n
ispetrell
A small, pure white fulmarine petrel with black underdown, coal-black eyes, small black bill and bluish gray feet.

snow pole snow poles n
snökäpp

snow scoop snow scoops n
snösläde
manual snow removal tool with a large scoop and wide handle, used to move snow by pushing and sliding

snow shed /ˈsnoʊˌʃɛd/ /ˈsnəʊʃɛd/ snow sheds n
snögalleri
(rail transport, road transport) A tunnel-like structure that provides roads and railroad tracks with protection from avalanches and heavy snowfalls that cannot be easily removed.

snow shower snow showers n
snöby
A short duration of moderate snowfall. Some accumulation is possible.

snow-blind adj
snöblind
Affected by snow blindness; temporarily blinded by light reflected off snow.

snow-covered more snow-covered most snow-covered adj
snöig
snöhöljd snöklädd snötäckt översnöad
Snowy; covered with snow.

snow-free adj
snöfri
Free of or not covered by snow.

snow-white adj
snövit
As white as snow; exceptionally white.

snowball /ˈsnoʊbɑl/ /ˈsnoʊbɔl/ /ˈsnəʊbɔːl/ snowballs n
snöboll
A ball of snow, usually one made in the hand and thrown for amusement in a snowball fight; also a larger ball of snow made by rolling a snowball around in snow that sticks to it and increases its diameter.

snowball /ˈsnoʊbɑl/ /ˈsnoʊbɔl/ /ˈsnəʊbɔːl/ v
ha snöbollskrig
(intransitive) To play at throwing snowballs.

snowball effect snowball effects n
snöbollseffekt
An accelerating growth of magnitude, including fame, fortune, importance, or danger.

snowball fight snowball fights n
snöbollskrig
A scuffle or play fight whose object is to hit opponents with snowballs.

snowball's chance in hell n
när helvetet fryser till is
(informal, hyperbole, idiomatic) Little (if any) likelihood of occurrence or success.

snowberry snowberries n
smällbär snöbär
The fruit of shrubs of these genera.

snowbird /ˈsnoʊbɝːd/ /ˈsnəʊbɜːd/ snowbirds n
mörkögd junco
A bird, Junco hyemalis, the dark-eyed junco.

snowblower snowblowers n
snöslunga
A motorized vehicle that picks up snow off the ground and blows it to one side in order to clear a path.

snowboard /ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːd/ snowboards n
snowboard snöbräda bräda
A board, somewhat like a broad ski, or a very long skateboard with no wheels, used in the sport of snowboarding.

snowboard /ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːd/ v
snowboarda åka bräda åka snowboard
To ride a snowboard.

snowboarder /ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹdɚ/ /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːdə/ snowboarders n
snowboardåkare
Someone who snowboards.

snowboarding n
snowboard
The sport of sliding downhill on a snowboard.

snowcat snowcats n
pistmaskin snövessla vessla
A truck-like enclosed vehicle on tracks, designed to move on snow.

snowclad adj
snöhöljd snöklädd snötäckt
(poetic) Covered in snow.

snowclone /ˈsnoʊ.kloʊn/ /ˈsnəʊ.kləʊn/ snowclones n
snöklon
(grammar, linguistics) A type of cliché which uses an old idiom formulaically placed in a new context.

snowdrift /ˈsnəʊdɹɪft/ snowdrifts n
snödriva snövall
A bank of snow accumulated by the wind.

snowdrop /ˈsnoʊ.dɹɑp/ /ˈsnəʊ.dɹɒp/ snowdrops n
snödroppe
Any of the 20 species of the genus Galanthus of the Amaryllidaceae, bulbous flowering plants, bearing a solitary, pendulous, white, bell-shaped flower that appears, depending on species, between autumn and late winter or early spring, all native to temperate Eurasia.

snowdrop windflower snowdrop windflowers n
tovsippa
A plant species of the family Ranunculaceae (Anemone sylvestris).

snowed in adj
insnöad
Unable to get out of a place due to too much snow.

snowfall /ˈsnoʊfɔːl/ snowfalls n
snöfall
An instance of falling of snow.
The amount of snow that falls on one occasion.

snowfield snowfields n
snöfält

snowflake /ˈsnoʊ.fleɪk/ /ˈsnəʊ.fleɪk/ snowflakes n
snöflinga
A crystal of snow, having approximate hexagonal symmetry.

snowless adj
snölös
Without snow, not having any snow

snowman /ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ /ˈsnəʊ.mæn/ snowmen n
snögubbe
A humanoid figure made with large snowballs stacked on each other. Human traits like a face and arms may be fashioned with sticks (arms), a carrot (nose), and stones or coal (eyes, mouth).

snowmobile snowmobiles n
snöskoter skoter
(vehicle) A vehicle with skis at the front and a caterpillar track at the rear, used for travelling over snow, sometimes as sport.

snowplow snowplows n
snöplog plogbil
A motorized vehicle that is used to push snow off flat surfaces such as roads and parking lots.
snöplog plogbil plog
A device attached to a vehicle to enable it to be used for removing snow.

snowplow v
ploga
(transitive) To clear (roads, etc) using a snowplow.
(intransitive) To perform a snowplow in skiing.

snowshoe /ˈsnoʊʃu/ snowshoes n
snösko
A flat item of footwear worn to facilitate walking in deep snow.

snowstorm /ˈsnəʊstɔːm/ snowstorms n
snöstorm
Bad weather involving blowing winds and snow, or blowing winds and heavy snowfall amount.

snowy /snəʊi/ snowier snowiest adj
snöig
Marked by snow, characterized by snow.

snowy owl snowy owls n
fjälluggla
A large, white, nomadic Arctic owl, Bubo scandiacus.

snub /snʌb/ v
avfärda
(transitive) To slight, ignore or behave coldly toward someone.
(transitive) To turn down insultingly; to dismiss.

snub nose snub noses n
trubbnäsa
A nose that is flat and broad, and turned upward at the tip.

snuff /snʌf/ snuffs n
snus
Finely ground or pulverized tobacco intended for use by being sniffed or snorted into the nose.
A snort or sniff of fine-ground, powdered, or pulverized tobacco.

snuffbox snuffboxes n
snusdosa tabatiär
A small box or container to hold snuff or loose tobacco.

snuggle /ˈsnʌ.ɡəl/ v
gosa gulla
(transitive, intransitive) To lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy.

snus /snuːs/ n
snus
A type of tobacco snuff consumed in the form of a moist powder which is placed under the upper lip, without chewing, for extended periods of time.

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ more so most so adj
så
As what was or will be mentioned.
(dated, UK, slang) Homosexual.
så därför och
In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ adv
så därför och
To the (explicitly stated) extent that.
In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; also.
så
To the (implied) extent.
Very (positive or negative clause).
Very much.
In a particular manner.
(with as): To such an extent or degree; as.
och så
(informal) at all (negative clause).

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ conjunction
så
Reduced form of 'so that', used to express purpose; in order that.
Used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question.
Used to introduce a rhetorical question.
(archaic) Provided that; on condition that, as long as.
så därför och
With the result that; for that reason; therefore.

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ interjection
så och
Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
så därför och
Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
så därför
Used as a meaningless filler word to begin a response to a question.
så
(archaic) Be as you are; stand still; used especially to cows; also used by sailors.

so be it phraseologicalUnit
då så
(idiomatic, subjunctive) An indication of acceptance, especially of a situation which is not entirely favorable.

so far adv
hittills än så länge
(idiomatic) Until now; previously; yet.

so help me God phraseologicalUnit
på heder och samvete
Used as an oath, a promise that an action will be carried out

so long interjection
ajöss
(informal) Goodbye; a valediction used when leaving or departing from a person or place.

so much for phraseologicalUnit
så mycket för
(idiomatic) An expression of dismissiveness, disappointment, disregard, or resignation; something said upon rejecting, giving up on, quitting, or disposing of something.

so that conjunction
så att så
Indicates purpose; in order that, with the result that.
för att så att så
Indicates purpose; in such a way that, with the intent that.

so there interjection
så det så
(idiomatic, childish) A defiant expression used to finish a poorly-made argument.

so to speak adv
så att säga
In a manner of speaking.

so what interjection
och än sen än sen då
(colloquial, rhetorical question, impolite) A reply to an unimportant or irrelevant statement, indicating indifference on the part of the speaker.

so-called /ˈsoʊˌkɔld/ /ˈsəʊˌkɔːld/ adj
så kallad
So named; commonly called.

so-so /ˈsəʊˌsəʊ/ /ˌsəʊˈsəʊ/ adj
sådär
(informal) Neither good nor bad; tolerable, passable, indifferent.

so-so /ˈsəʊˌsəʊ/ /ˌsəʊˈsəʊ/ adv
sådär
(informal) Neither very well nor very poorly.

soak /soʊk/ /səʊk/ v
blötlägga
(transitive) To immerse in liquid to the point of saturation or thorough permeation.

soaking wet adj
dyngsur plaskvåt
(idiomatic) Extremely wet.

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ soaps n
tvål såpa
(countable, uncountable, informal, by extension) Some other substance, often a detergent or another surfactant, able to mix with both oil and water, used for cleaning.

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ v
tvåla in
(transitive, informal) To cover, lather, or in any other manner treat with soap, often as a prank.

soap bubble soap bubbles n
såpbubbla
A very thin film of soapy water that forms a sphere with an iridescent surface.

soap dish soap dishes n
tvålfat tvålkopp
A dish-like container to hold a bar of soap, often mounted to the wall of a bathroom.

soap opera soap operas n
såpa såpopera
(countable) A radio or television serial, typically broadcast in the afternoon or evening, about the lives of melodramatic characters, which are often filled with strong emotions, highly dramatic situations and suspense.

soapbark soapbarks n
kvillajabark
The bark of the evergreen tree, Quillaja saponaria, which when pulverised forms a lather with water.

soapbox car soapbox cars n
lådbil
A vehicle without a motor, often made from wood or other common household materials.

soapery soaperies n
tvålfabrik
A factory making soap

soapstone soapstones n
täljsten
(geology) A soft rock, rich in talc, also containing serpentine and either magnetite, dolomite or calcite.

soapwort soapworts n
såpnejlika
Any perennial herb of the genus Saponaria.

soar /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ v
skjuta i höjden stiga
To rise, especially rapidly or unusually high.

sob /sɑb/ /sɒb/ sobs n
snyftning snyft
A cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath.

sob /sɑb/ /sɒb/ v
snyfta
(intransitive) To weep with convulsive gasps.

sob story sob stories n
snyftare snyfthistoria
(idiomatic) A sad story, especially one intended to elicit sympathy.

sober /ˈsoʊ.bɚ/ /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ soberer soberest adj
nykter
Not drunk; not intoxicated.

sober /ˈsoʊ.bɚ/ /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ v
nyktra nyktra till
(often with, _, up) To make or become sober.
(often with, _, up) To overcome or lose a state of intoxication.

sober up v
nyktra till
To become sober; to cause to become sober.

sobriety /səˈbɹaɪ.ɪti/ sobrieties n
nykterhet
The state or quality of being unhurried; a state of calm.
The quality or state of not being intoxicated.

socage /ˈsɒkɪd͡ʒ/ socages n
landboväsende
(historical) In the Middle Ages (and chiefly but not exclusively medieval England), a legal system whereby a tenant would pay a rent or do some agricultural work for the landlord.

soccer /ˈsɑk.ɚ/ /ˈsɒk.ə/ n
fotboll
(historically, _, slang, now, standard) association football.

soccer ball soccer balls n
fotboll
A ball that is designed for use in the sport of soccer; a football.

soccer field soccer fields n
fotbollsplan
A playing field on which the game of soccer is played.

soccer mom soccer moms n
fotbollsmamma
A woman with school-age children, likely boys, especially one who spends time transporting them between sporting activities.

sociable lapwing sociable lapwings n
stäppvipa
A plover, Vanellus gregarius.

social /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/ more social most social adj
sällskaplig social föreningsintresserad utåtriktad
Being extroverted or outgoing.
social
Of or relating to society.
(Internet) Relating to social media or social networks.

social Darwinism n
socialdarwinism
(science) The theory that the laws of evolution by natural selection also apply to social structures.

social anxiety disorder social anxiety disorders n
social fobi
(clinical psychology, psychiatry) The most common anxiety disorder, characterized by intense fear in one or more social situations, causing considerable distress and impaired ability to function in at least some parts of daily life.

social class social classes n
samhällsklass
(social sciences) A class of people, based on social power, wealth or another criterion.

social democracy social democracies n
socialdemokrati
(political) A moderate political philosophy or ideology that aims to achieve socialist (socialistic) goals within a democratic society and a liberal democracy such as by means of a strong welfare state and regulation of private industry.

social democrat social democrats n
socialdemokrat
(politics) A supporter of social democracy, a political ideology in which a socialist system of government is achieved by democratic means.

social democratic more social democratic most social democratic adj
socialdemokratisk
(political) Of or pertaining to social democracy.

social distancing /ˈsoʊʃəl ˌdɪstən(t)sɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊʃəl ˌdɪstən(t)sɪŋ/ n
social distansering fysisk distansering
(epidemiology) The practice of maintaining physical distance between people to reduce the spread of communicable diseases by isolating those with such diseases in quarantines, maintaining space between individuals, and prohibiting certain activities.

social group social groups n
socialgrupp
A collection of humans or animals who share certain characteristics, interact with one another, accept expectations and obligations as members of the group, and share a common identity.

social justice warrior social justice warriors n
batikhäxa
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see social justice,‎ warrior; a social justice activist.

social media n
sociala medier
applications or websites allowing users to communicate

social network social networks n
socialt nätverk
(collective, sociology) A network of personal or business contacts, especially as facilitated by social networking on the Internet.

social psychology social psychologies n
socialpsykologi
The study of how people and groups interact.

social science social sciences n
samhällsvetenskap
A branch of science that studies the society and human behavior in it, including anthropology, communication studies, criminology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, social studies, and sociology.

social service social services n
socialtjänst
A government-run program meant to benefit society as a whole, with a particular view to the less economically fortunate.

social worker social workers n
socialarbetare handläggare socialassistent
A person whose profession is social work.

socialism /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪzəm/ socialisms n
socialism
(Marxism-Leninism) The intermediate phase of social development between capitalism and communism in Marxist theory in which the state has control of the means of production.
Any of a group of later political philosophies such democratic socialism and social democracy which do not envisage the need for full state ownership of the means of production nor transition to full communism, and which are typically based on principles of community decision making, social equality and the avoidance of economic and social exclusion, with economic policy giving first preference to community goals over individual ones.

socialism of the chair n
katedersocialism

socialism with a human face n
socialism med mänskligt ansikte
(politics, historical) The political programme of mild democratization and liberalization, established in socialist Czechoslovakia in 1968, that led to the Prague Spring.

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ more socialist most socialist adj
socialistisk socialist
Of, relating to, supporting, or advocating socialism.

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ socialists n
socialist
One who supports or advocates socialism.

socialistic more socialistic most socialistic adj
socialistisk
Of or relating to socialism.

socialize v
umgås
(intransitive) To interact with others
socialisera
(transitive) To take something into collective or governmental ownership

societal [səˈsaɪ.ə.tɫ̩] [səˈsaɪ.ə.ɾɫ̩] [səˈsaɪ.ɪ.tɫ̩] [səˈsɑɪ.ə.tɫ̩] [səˈsɑɪ.ə.ɾɫ̩] more societal most societal adj
samhällelig
Of or pertaining to society or social groups, or to their activities, customs, etc.

society /səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/ societies n
samhälle
(countable) A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.
(uncountable) The people of one’s country or community taken as a whole.
förening samhälle
(countable) A group of people who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest; an association or organization.

socio- /ˌsoʊ.si-/ /ˌsoʊ.ʃi/ /ˌsəʉ.si-/ /ˌsəʉ.ʃi/ /ˌsəʊ.si-/ /ˌsəʊ.ʃi/ prefix
socio-
society

socio-economic adj
socioekonomisk
Of or pertaining to a combination of social and economic factors.

socio-political adj
samhällspolitisk socialpolitisk
Of or pertaining to a combination of social and political factors.

sociobiology sociobiologies n
sociobiologi
The science that applies the principles of evolutionary biology to the study of social behaviour in both humans and animals.

sociocultural more sociocultural most sociocultural adj
sociokulturell
Of or relating to both society and culture.

sociogram sociograms n
sociogram
A graphic representation of the structure of interpersonal relations in a group situation; a depiction of the social links that a person has.

sociolect /-si-/ /-sɪ-/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌlɛkt/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃəˌlɛkt/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃə(ʊ).lɛkt/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃɪ.ə(ʊ).lɛkt/ sociolects n
sociolekt
(sociolinguistics) The variant of language used by a social group such as a socioeconomic class, an ethnic group, an age group, etc.

sociolinguist sociolinguists n
sociolingvist
A person who studies sociolinguistics.

sociolinguistics /ˌsoʊsi.oʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌsəʊʃjəʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
sociolingvistik
(linguistics) The study of social and cultural effects on language and vice-versa.

sociological adj
sociologisk
Of or pertaining to sociology.

sociology /ˌsəʊsiːˈɒlədʒiː/ /ˌsəʊʃiːˈɒlədʒiː/ sociologies n
sociologi
A social science that studies society, human social interaction, patterns of social relationships, and the interactions of culture. Through both theory and applied research, it engages subject matters across a range of microanalysis, mesoanalysis, and macroanalysis.

sociopath /ˈsoʊ.si.oʊˌpæθ/ /ˈsoʊ.si.əˌpæθ/ sociopaths n
sociopat
A person with an antisocial personality disorder.

sociopathy /ˈsoʊ.si.əˌpæθi/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌpæθi/ sociopathies n
sociopati
(psychiatry) The property of being a sociopath—a person showing antisocial behavior as part of psychiatric pathology.

sock /sɑk/ /sɒk/ socks sox n
socka strumpa
A knitted or woven covering for the foot.

sock puppet sock puppets n
strumpdocka
A puppet made from a sock placed over a hand.

socket /ˈsɑkɪt/ /ˈsɒkɪt/ sockets n
uttag
(mechanics) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).

socle /ˈsoʊkəl/ socles n
sockel
(architectural element) A low plinth or pedestal used to display a statue or other artwork.

sod /sɑd/ /sɒd/ /sɔd/ sods n
gräsmatta
(uncountable) That stratum of the surface of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface; turf; sward.
grästorva
(uncountable) Turf grown and cut specifically for the establishment of lawns.

soda /ˈsoʊdə/ /ˈsəʊdə/ sodas n
läskedryck lemonad läsk dricka kolsyrat vatten sodavatten
(uncountable) Carbonated water (water impregnated with pressurised carbon dioxide, originally made with sodium bicarbonate).

soda ash n
kristallsoda
industrial-grade sodium carbonate

soda bread soda breads n
bikarbonatbröd
(cuisine) Bread made using sour milk and baking soda as a rising agent, rather than yeast; common in Ireland.

soda water soda waters n
bubbelvatten kolsyrat vatten sodavatten
Carbonated water, water that has carbon dioxide dissolved in it and has been stored under pressure in a bottle. Usually mixed before drinking with another beverage.

sodden /ˈsɑ.dən/ /ˈsɒ.dən/ more sodden most sodden adj
genomblöt genomdränkt genomvåt
Soaked or drenched with liquid; soggy, saturated.

sodden /ˈsɑ.dən/ /ˈsɒ.dən/ v
genomblöta genomdränka
(transitive) To drench, soak or saturate.
bli genomblöt
(intransitive) To become soaked.

sodium /ˈsoʊ.di.əm/ /ˈsəʊ.dɪəm/ sodiums n
natrium
The chemical element (symbol Na) with an atomic number of 11 and atomic weight of 22.990. It is a soft, waxy, silvery, reactive alkali metal that is never found unbound in nature.

sodium benzoate sodium benzoates n
natriumbensoat
(chemistry) The sodium salt of benzoic acid.

sodium bicarbonate sodium bicarbonates n
natriumvätekarbonat
(chemistry) A salt of sodium hydroxide and carbonic acid, NaHCO3.
bakpulver bikarbonat
This salt used in cooking as a raising agent, as an antacid, a cleaner, etc.

sodium chloride sodium chlorides n
natriumklorid
(inorganic compound) Common table salt, a compound composed of equal number of sodium and chlorine atoms. Chemical formula TemplateParserError:LuaError.

sodium hydroxide n
natriumhydroxid
(inorganic compound) A strong, caustic alkali (NaOH) used in the manufacture of soap, detergents, paper, textiles and having many other industrial applications.

sodomite sodomites n
sodomit
(derogatory) One who practices sodomy; a sodomist.

sodomy /ˈsɒdəmi/ sodomies n
sodomi
Any of several forms of sexual intercourse held to be unnatural, particularly bestiality or homosexuality, but also (sometimes) anal or oral sex.

sofa /ˈsoʊfə/ /ˈsəʊfə/ sofas n
soffa
(furniture, chiefly, UK, India) An upholstered seat with a raised back and one or two raised ends, long enough to comfortably accommodate two or more people.

sofa-bed /ˈsoʊfəbɛd/ sofa-beds n
bäddsoffa
A sofa that unfolds into a bed.

soft /sæft/ /sɑft/ /sɒft/ /sɔft/ /sɔːft/ softer softest adj
mjuk
Easily giving way under pressure.
(of cloth or similar material) Smooth and flexible; not rough, rugged, or harsh.
(slang) Lacking strength or resolve; not tough, wimpy.
(of water) Low in dissolved calcium compounds.

soft cheese soft cheeses n
mjukost
A type of rennet cheese that is not firm owing to the curds not having been pressed or comminuted to a large degree, so that much whey or liquid is left, and it has not ripened long.

soft drink soft drinks n
läskedryck brus läsk lemonad dricka
Any non-alcoholic drink that is carbonated, and usually also sweet. (In this sense, juice, milk, tea and coffee are not soft drinks.)

soft palate soft palates n
gomsegel mjuk gom velum
(anatomy) The soft tissue at the back of the roof of the mouth.

soft porn n
mjukporr
soft-core pornography

soft power soft powers n
mjuk makt
(politics) Political influence that is extended by means of diplomacy, media, international assistance, cultural exchanges, etc., rather than by such "hard" means as military intervention or punitive economic measures.

soft serve soft serves n
mjukglass
A frozen dessert or snack, similar to ice cream but softer, as a result of air being introduced during freezing.

soft sign /ˌsɒftˈsaɪn/ /ˌsɔftˈsaɪn/ soft signs n
mjuktecken
The Cyrillic letter Ь/ь (transliterated in English with an apostrophe (’) or prime (′)), which in modern languages using the Cyrillic alphabet serves to denote a soft (palatized) consonant.

soft toy soft toys n
gosdjur gosedjur kramdjur mjukdjur mjukisdjur
(Britain, Australia) A toy made of a soft material, usually stuffed with cotton, straw, beans, or other materials, and typically intended as a plaything for children.

soft-boiled adj
löskokt
(of a boiled egg) cooked to a soft consistency with the yolk still runny
blödig sentimental
softhearted or sentimental

softcore pornography n
mjukporr
A form of pornography where the sexual acts are relatively unexplicit.

soften /ˈsɑf(t)ən/ /ˈsɒfən/ /ˈsɔf(t)ən/ v
mjukna
(transitive) To make something soft or softer.

softly softly adj
försiktig mjuk varsam
(UK, often, hyphenated) Discreet, low-key, careful.

softly softly adv
försiktigt varsamt
(UK) In a very tactful, careful, or nondisruptive manner.

softness /ˈsɑftnəs/ /ˈsɒftnəs/ /ˈsɔftnəs/ softnesses n
mjukhet
The quality of being soft.

software /ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒf(t)ˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔf(t)ˌweː/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/ n
programvara mjukvara
(computing) Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

software deployment software deployments n
mjukvaruimplementering
(computing) All the activities employed in making software ready for use.

softy softies n
mjukis
(informal) A weak or sentimental person.
(informal) Somebody who finds it difficult to scold or punish.

soggy /ˈsɒɡi/ soggier soggiest adj
blöt
Soaked with moisture or other liquid.

soggy biscuit n
runka bulle runkbulle

soil /sɔɪl̩/ [sɔɪ̯ɫ̩] soils n
jord
(uncountable) The unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the earth that serves as a natural medium for the growth of land plants.
(uncountable) The unconsolidated mineral or organic matter on the surface of the earth that has been subjected to and shows effects of genetic and environmental factors of: climate (including water and temperature effects), and macro- and microorganisms, conditioned by relief, acting on parent material over a period of time. A product-soil differs from the material from which it is derived in many physical, chemical, biological, and morphological properties and characteristics.
jord mark
Country or territory.

soil /sɔɪl̩/ [sɔɪ̯ɫ̩] v
smutsa ner skita ner
(transitive) To make dirty.
To make invalid, to ruin.

soil oneself v
skita på sig
(euphemistic) To lose control of one's bowels and accidentally defecate on oneself.

sojourn /soʊˈd͡ʒɝn/ /ˈsoʊd͡ʒɚn/ /ˈsɒd͡ʒən/ /ˈsɒd͡ʒɜːn/ /ˈsəʊd͡ʒɜːn/ sojourns n
vistelse sejour
A short stay somewhere.

solace /ˈsɑ.lɪs/ /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ /ˈsɔl.ɪs/ solaces n
tröst
A source of comfort or consolation.

solace /ˈsɑ.lɪs/ /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ /ˈsɔl.ɪs/ v
trösta
(transitive) To give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.

solar /ˈsoʊlɚ/ /ˈsəʊlə/ adj
sol
Of or pertaining to the sun; proceeding from the sun

solar calendar solar calendars n
solkalender
A calendar based on the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which defines the year. Dates indicate the position of the Earth during this revolution.

solar cell solar cells n
solcell
A semiconductor device that converts the radiant energy of sunlight into electrical energy

solar collector solar collectors n
solfångare
Any system designed to collect solar radiation for producing thermal energy, which may be used for space heating or for electricity generation.

solar constant n
solarkonstant
The amount of incoming solar radiation per unit area, measured on the outer surface of Earth's atmosphere, in a plane perpendicular to the rays.

solar cycle solar cycles n
solfläckscykel
(astronomy) The nearly periodic 11-year change in the Sun's activity, measured from a minimum of activity to the next.

solar day solar days n
soldygn
(astronomy) One day of solar time; the time in which a planet such as Earth apparently rotates once around its axis relative to the Sun; the time taken for the Sun to seem to be in the same place in the sky twice (on Earth about 24 hours as an average - the length of solar day is not constant throughout the year)

solar eclipse /ˈsoʊlɚ ɪˈklɪps/ /ˈsəʊlə ɪˈklɪps/ solar eclipses n
solförmörkelse
(astronomy) A phenomenon occurring when the Moon passes between the Earth and the sun.

solar energy n
solenergi
Energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation emitted from the Sun; especially that part of this energy that is converted into usable thermal or electrical energy by man.

solar oil n
solarolja
A paraffin oil used as an illuminant and lubricant.

solar panel solar panels n
solpanel
An array of connected solar cells

solar power n
solkraft
(energy) The conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaics, indirectly using concentrated solar power, or a combination of the two.

solar system /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ solar systems n
solsystem
Any collection of heavenly bodies including a star or binary star, and any lighter stars, brown dwarfs, planets, and other objects in orbit.

solar thermal collector solar thermal collectors n
solfångare

solar wind solar winds n
solvind
(astronomy) The outflow of charged particles from the solar corona into space. Because of the high temperature of the particles of the corona, they are moving at speeds higher than the solar escape velocity.

sold out adj
slutsåld utsåld
(business) Completely sold; no more (of a particular item) in stock.

solder /ˈsoʊ.dɚ/ /ˈsɑd.ɚ/ /ˈsɒl.də(ɹ)/ /ˈsɔ.dɚ/ /ˈsəʊl.də(ɹ)/ v
löda
to join items together, or to coat them with solder

soldering /ˈsɑdəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊdəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊld(ə)ɹɪŋ/ solderings n
lödning
A method of joining two metallic surfaces by melting an alloy between them.

soldering iron soldering irons n
lödkolv
A hand-held tool with a heated tip, used to melt and apply solder.

soldier /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ /ˈsɒld͡ʒə/ /ˈsəʊld͡ʒə/ soldiers n
frälsningssoldat
soldat
A member of a ground-based army, of any rank, but especially an enlisted member.

sole /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] adj
enda
Only.
ensamstående
(legal) Unmarried (especially of a woman); widowed.

sole /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] soles n
sula skosula
(footwear) The bottom of a shoe or boot.
sjötunga
(fish) Solea solea, a flatfish of the family Soleidae.
fotsula sula
The bottom of the body of a plough; the slade.

sole /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] v
sula
(transitive) to put a sole on (a shoe or boot)

sole proprietorship sole proprietorships n
enskild firma
(legal, business) A business that is wholly owned by a single person, who has unlimited liability.

sole trader sole traders n
enskild firma
(business) A type of enterprise or proprietorship which is owned by one person who is fully liable for the company's debts and fulfilment of contracts with his/her personal wealth unless incorporated.

solecism /ˈsoʊlɪsɪzəm/ /ˈsɑləsɪzəm/ /ˈsɒlɪsɪzəm/ [ˈsoʊlɨsɪzəm] solecisms n
solecism
(grammar) Error in the use of language.

solemn /ˈsɑləm/ /ˈsɒləm/ more solemn most solemn solemner solemnest adj
högtidlig
Characterized by or performed with appropriate or great ceremony or formality.

solemnity /səˈlɛmnɪti/ solemnities n
högtidlighet
The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn.

solenoid /ˈsoʊlɪnɔɪd/ /ˈsɒlɪnɔɪd/ solenoids n
spole
(physics) A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it.

solicit /səˈlɪsɪt/ v
uppvakta
(transitive) To woo; to court.

solid /ˈsɑ.lɪd/ /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ more solid most solid adj
gedigen solid
(of an object or substance) That can be picked up or held, having a texture, and usually firm. Unlike a liquid, gas or plasma.
massiv
Large in size, quantity, or value.
Lacking holes, hollows or admixtures of other materials.
mättande
Hearty; filling.
(printing, dated) Not having the lines separated by leads; not open.
hopskrivning sammanskrivning
(typography) Written as one word, without spaces or hyphens.
fast i fast form solid
(of volumes of materials) Measured as a single solid, as the volumes of individual pieces added together without any gaps.

solid /ˈsɑ.lɪd/ /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ solids n
fast form fast ämne
(chemistry) A substance in the fundamental state of matter that retains its size and shape without need of a container (as opposed to a liquid or gas).
kropp
(geometry) A three-dimensional figure (as opposed to a surface, an area, or a curve).

solid phase solid phases n
fast form
(physics) One of the three fundamental structural phases of matter in which the cohesive force of matter is strong enough to keep the molecules or atoms in the given positions, restraining the thermal mobility.

solidarity /ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ti/ /ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ti/ /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɔl.əˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ [ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ɾi] [ˌsɔl.əˈdæɹ.ə.ɾi] solidarities n
solidaritet sammanhållning
(countable) A bond of unity or agreement between individuals, united around a common goal or against a common enemy, such as the unifying principle that defines the labor movement; mutual support within a group.

solidary more solidary most solidary adj
solidarisk
Having community of interests and responsibilities.

solidify /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/ v
stelna
(intransitive) To become solid; to freeze, set.

solidly more solidly most solidly adv
solid
In a solid or firm manner.

soliloquy /səˈlɪləkwi/ soliloquies n
monolog
(drama) The act of a character speaking to themselves so as to reveal their thoughts to the audience.
(authorship) A speech or written discourse in this form.

solipsism /ˈsɑlɪpsɪzm/ solipsisms n
självupptagenhet solipsism
Self-absorption, an unawareness of the views or needs of others; self-centeredness; egoism.

solitariness /ˈsɒlɪt(ə)ɹɪnəs/ solitarinesses n
ensamhet
The state or quality of being solitary.

solitary sandpiper solitary sandpipers n
amerikansk skogssnäppa
Tringa solitaria, a small wading bird.

solitude /ˈsɑlɪˌtud/ /ˈsɒlɪˌtjuːd/ solitudes n
ensamhet
Aloneness; the state of being alone, solitary, or by oneself.

solo /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/ adj
ensam solo
Without a companion or instructor.
solo
(music) Of, or relating to, a musical solo.

solo /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/ soli solos n
solo
(music) A piece of music for one performer.
A job or performance done by one person alone.

soloist soloists n
solist
A person who performs a solo.

solstice /ˈsoʊl.stɪs/ /ˈsɑl.stɪs/ /ˈsɒl.stɪs/ /ˈsəʊl.stɪs/ solstices n
solstånd sommarsolstånd vintersolstånd
One of the two points in the ecliptic at which the sun is furthest from the celestial equator. This corresponds to one of two days in the year when the day is either longest or shortest.

solstitial /sɒlˈstɪʃəl/ adj
solstitial- solstånds-
Pertaining to a solstice.
solstånds-
Occurring on a solstice.

soluble /ˈsɑljəbəl/ /ˈsɒljʊbəl/ more soluble most soluble adj
lösbar
löslig
Able to be dissolved.

solution /səˈl(j)uːʃən/ solutions n
lösning lake
A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.
lösning
An act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem.
An answer to a problem.

solvable adj
löslig
lösbar
Capable of being solved.
(obsolete) Capable of being dissolved or liquefied.

solve /sɑlv/ /sɒlv/ /sɔlv/ v
lösa
To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.
klara upp
to find out the perpetrator, the motive etc (of crime)

solvency solvencies n
betalningsförmåga solvens
(finance) The state of having enough funds or liquid assets to pay all of one's debts; the state of being solvent.

solvent [ˈsɒlvənt] adj
solvent
(finance) Able to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assets.

solvent [ˈsɒlvənt] solvents n
lösningsmedel
A fluid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.

solyanka solyankas n
soljanka
A thick, spicy and sour soup in Russian and Ukrainian cuisine.

somatic adj
somatisk
Part of, or relating to the body of an organism.

sombre /ˈsɑmbɚ/ /ˈsɒmbə/ sombrer sombrest adj
dyster
Melancholic, gloomy, dreary, dismal; grim.

sombrero /soʊmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/ /sɑmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/ /səmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/ sombreros n
sombrero
A kind of hat with a high conical or cylindrical crown and a saucer-shaped brim, highly embroidered, made of plush felt.

some /sɐm/ /səm/ /sʊm/ /sʌm/ [säm] [sɐm] adv
omkring cirka nog runt säkert väl
Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.

some /sɐm/ /səm/ /sʊm/ /sʌm/ [säm] [sɐm] determiner
vissa några en del
A certain proportion of, at least two.
några en del lite
An unspecified quantity or number of.
lite en del
An unspecified amount of (something uncountable).
någon något
A certain, an unspecified or unknown.

some /sɐm/ /səm/ /sʊm/ /sʌm/ [säm] [sɐm] pronoun
några en del somliga vissa
A certain number, at least two.
några en del
An indefinite quantity.
lite en del
An indefinite amount, a part.

somebody /ˈsʌmbɑdi/ /ˈsʌmbədi/ /ˈsʌmbədɪ/ /ˈsʌmbʌdi/ pronoun
någon
Some unspecified person.

someday adv
någon gång
Sometime; at some unspecified time in the future.

somehow /ˈsʌmhaʊ/ adv
på något sätt på ett eller annat sätt
In one way or another; in a way not yet known or explained; by some means

someone /ˈsʌmwʌn/ pronoun
någon
One or some person of unspecified or indefinite identity.

someone else pronoun
någon annan
Some other person.

someone's pronoun
någons

someone's jaw dropped phraseologicalUnit
tappa hakan
(idiom) somebody was very surprised.

somersault /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɑlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɒlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɔːlt/ somersaults n
kullerbytta
Starting on one's feet, an instance of rotating one's body 360 degrees while airborne or on the ground, with one's feet passing over one's head.

somersault /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɑlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɒlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɔːlt/ v
göra en kullerbyta
To perform a somersault.

something /ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/ [sʌˑɪŋ] [sʌ̃ː] [ˈsɐm̥(p)θɪŋ] [ˈsʌ(m)ʔm̩] [ˈsʌm̥(p)θɪŋ] [ˈsʌn̪̥θɪŋ] [ˈsʌɾ̃ɪŋ] pronoun
något någonting någon
An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing.
något någonting
(colloquial, of a person) A talent or quality that is difficult to specify.
något
(colloquial, often with really or quite) Somebody who or something that is superlative or notable in some way.

something is rotten in the state of Denmark phraseologicalUnit
i danska staten någonting är ruttet något är ruttet något är ruttet i konungariket Danmark
(idiomatic) Something is not right, seriously amiss, especially when leading to suspicion of motive.

sometime /ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ adv
någon gång
At an indefinite but stated time in the past or future.

sometimes /ˈsʌmtaɪmz/ adv
ibland då och då stundom emellanåt av och till till och från
On certain occasions, or in certain circumstances, but not always. [from 16th c.]

somewhat /ˈsʌmwɒt/ /ˈsʌmwʌt/ adv
något
To a limited extent or degree; not completely.

somewhere /ˈsʌm.hweːɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛə/ /ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛː/ /ˈsʌm.ʍɛə/ /ˈsʌm.ʍɛɹ/ adv
någonstans
In an uncertain or unspecified location.
To an uncertain or unspecified location.
At some unspecified point.

somewhere else adv
annorstädes någon annanstans
In or at some other place.
någon annanstans
To some other place.

sommelier /ˌsɒmˈmɛli.ə/ /ˌsɔməlˈjeɪ/ /ˌsɔːməlˈjeɪ/ sommeliers n
sommelier vinkypare
The member of staff at a restaurant who keeps the wine cellar and advises the guests on a choice of wines; a wine steward / stewardess, a wine waiter / waitress / server.

somnambulist [sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst] somnambulists n
sömngångare somnambul
A person who walks about in their sleep; a sleepwalker.

son /sɒn/ /sʌn/ sons n
son
One's male offspring.
A male adopted person in relation to his adoptive parents.
A male person who has such a close relationship with an older or otherwise more authoritative person that he can be regarded as a son of the other person.
A familiar address to a male person from an older or otherwise more authoritative person.

son of a bitch interjection
fan fitta helvete jäklar jävlar
(slang, vulgar) Used to express anger, contempt, astonishment, disappointment, etc.

son of a bitch sons of a bitch sons of bitches n
horunge arsel jävel
(pejorative, slang, vulgar) An objectionable, despicable person.
fanskap jävel skit
(pejorative, slang, vulgar) Any objectionable thing.

son of a whore sons of whores n
horunge
(pejorative, slang) An objectionable person.

son-in-law /ˈsʌnɪnˌlɔː/ son-in-laws sons-in-law n
svärson måg
The husband of one's child.

sonata /soʊˈneɪtə/ /səˈnɑːtə/ sonatas n
sonat
(music) A musical composition for one or a few instruments, one of which is frequently a piano, in three or four movements that vary in key and tempo.

sonata form n
sonatform
(music) A form of classical music consisting of a single movement divided into three main sections, the exposition, development and recapitulation, sometimes followed by a coda.

sonatina sonatinas sonatine n
sonatin
A musical composition resembling a sonata but shorter or simpler.

song /sɑŋ/ /sɒŋ/ /sɔŋ/ songs n
visa sång låt
A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing.
spottstyver
(by extension) Any musical composition.
sång
The act or art of singing.
A melodious sound made by a bird, insect, whale or other animal.

song sparrow song sparrows n
sångsparv
Melospiza melodia, a medium-sized American sparrow.

song thrush song thrushes n
taltrast
A songbird in the thrush family, found across Eurasia (Turdus philomelos).

songbird /ˈsɑŋˌbɝd/ /ˈsɒŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈsɔŋˌbɝd/ songbirds n
sångfågel
A bird having a melodious song or call.

songbook songbooks n
sångbok
A book containing songs.

songstress /ˈsɑŋɡ.stɹɪs/ songstresses n
sångerska
A female singer.

songwriter songwriters n
låtskrivare kompositör
(music) A musician who composes songs; especially writing the song's lyrics and/or creating a melody or a tune for the song.

sonic /ˈsɒnɪk/ adj
sonisk
Of or relating to sound.

sonic boom sonic booms n
ljudbang
(physics, aerodynamics) The audible effect of a shock wave in the air, especially one caused by an aircraft flying faster than the speed of sound.

sonless adj
sonlös

sonly sonlier sonliest adj
sonlig
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a son.

sonnet /ˈsɒnɪt/ /ˈsʌnɪt/ sonnets n
sonett
A fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of fourteen lines that are typically five-foot iambics and rhyme according to one of a few prescribed schemes.

soon /sun/ /suːn/ sooner soonest adv
snart strax
Within a short time; quickly.

sooner or later adv
förr eller senare så småningom
(set phrase) Eventually, at some undetermined time in the not-too-distant future.

soot /suːt/ /sʊt/ /sʌt/ soots n
sot
Fine black or dull brown particles of amorphous carbon and tar, produced by the incomplete combustion of coal, oil etc.

soothe /suːð/ v
lindra
(transitive) To ease or relieve pain or suffering.

soothing /ˈsuːðɪŋ/ more soothing most soothing adj
lugnande rogivande
Tending to soothe.
lindrande lättande
Giving relief.
lugnande
Freeing from fear or anxiety.

soothsayer /ˈsuːθˌseɪə/ /ˈsuθˌseɪɚ/ soothsayers n
spåkvinna siare sierska spåman
One who attempts to predict the future, using magic, intuition or intelligence; a diviner.

sooty-headed bulbul sooty-headed bulbuls n
sothuvad bulbyl
Pycnonotus aurigaster, a bird of the bulbul family Pycnonotidae, of southeastern Asia.

sop /sɒp/ sops n
dopp i grytan
A piece of solid food to be soaked in liquid food.

sophist /ˈsoʊfɪst/ /ˈsɒfɪst/ sophists n
sofist
One of a class of teachers of rhetoric, philosophy, and politics in ancient Greece.

sophisticated more sophisticated most sophisticated adj
erfaren världsvan
Of a person: having obtained worldly experience, and lacking naiveté; cosmopolitan, worldly-wise.

sophomore /ˈsɑfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒf(ə)mɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔː/ /ˈsɔfmɔɹ/ adj
andra tvåa
(US) The second in a series, especially, the second of an artist’s albums or the second of four years in a high school (tenth grade) or university.

sophomore /ˈsɑfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒf(ə)mɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔː/ /ˈsɔfmɔɹ/ sophomores n
andra års elev
(US, Philippines) A second-year undergraduate student in a college or university, or a second-year student in a four-year secondary school or high school.

soporific /ˌsoʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɑp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsəʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ more soporific most soporific adj
sövande
(pharmaceutical effect) Tending to induce sleep.

soporific /ˌsoʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɑp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsəʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ soporifics n
sömnmedel
(pharmaceutical drug) Something inducing sleep, especially a drug.

soprano /səˈpɹænoʊ/ soprani sopranoes sopranos n
sopran
The musical part higher in pitch than alto, typically encompassing the range of the treble clef.
A person or instrument that performs the soprano part.

sorbet /sɔɹˈbeɪ/ /ˈsɔːbeɪ/ sorbets n
sorbet
Frozen fruit juice, sometimes mixed with egg whites, eaten as dessert or between courses of a meal.

sorcerer /ˈsɔɹ.sɚ.ɚ/ /ˈsɔːsəɹə(ɹ)/ sorcerers sorceress n
trollkarl
(mythology, folklore, fantasy) A magician or wizard, sometimes specifically male.

sorcery /ˈsɔɹ.sə.ɹi/ /ˈsɔː.sə.ɹi/ sorceries n
trolldom
Magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.

sordine sordines n
sordin
A mute for musical instruments. For example, the mute instrument for the violin or the damper on the pianoforte.

sore /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ sorer sorest adj
öm
Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive.

sore loser sore losers n
dålig förlorare
(informal) One who complains or blames others for one's loss; one who is easily angered by losing a game or contest, or because of some other misfortune or bad luck.

sore throat sore throats n
halsont ont i halsen
(pathology, uncountable) The same, as a common symptom for many viral and bacterial infections.

soreness sorenesses n
ömhet
The property, state, or condition of being sore; painfulness.

sorghum /ˈsɔ(ɹ).ɡəm/ sorghums n
durra
A cereal, Sorghum genus and species, the grains of which are cultivated to make flour and feed cattle. Almost all cultivated ones as well as some wild ones belong to the species Sorghum bicolor (syn. Sorghum vulgare).

sororal nephew sororal nephews n
nevö systerson
The son of one's sister. (This entry is a translation hub.)

sororal niece sororal nieces n
systerdotter
The daughter of one's sister. (This entry is a translation hub.)

sororate /səˈɹɔːɹət/ sororates n
sororat
A marriage according to this custom.

sorority sororities n
systerskap
A group of girls or women associated for a common purpose; a sisterhood.

sorrel /ˈsɒɹəl/ /ˈsɔɹəl/ sorrels n
ängssyra
Any of various plants with acidic leaves, especially

sorrow /ˈsɑɹ.oʊ/ /ˈsɒɹ.əʊ/ /ˈsɔɹ.oʊ/ sorrows n
sorg
(uncountable) unhappiness, woe

sorry /ˈsɑɹ.i/ /ˈsɒ.ɹi/ /ˈsɔɹ.i/ sorrier sorriest adj
ledsen
sorglig ledsam
Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.

sorry /ˈsɑɹ.i/ /ˈsɒ.ɹi/ /ˈsɔɹ.i/ interjection
förlåt
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
förlåt ursäkta
Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.

sorry /ˈsɑɹ.i/ /ˈsɒ.ɹi/ /ˈsɔɹ.i/ sorries sorrys n
förlåt ursäkt
The act of saying sorry; an apology.

sorry I'm late phraseologicalUnit
förlåt, jag är sen
Used to apologise for not arriving on time.

sorry, we don't accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
förlåt, vi accepterar inte kreditkort
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sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ sorts n
sort slag
A general type.
(mathematics) A type.
typ
(informal) A person evaluated in a certain way (bad, good, strange, etc.).
sortering
An act of sorting.
sorteringsalgoritm
(computing) An algorithm for sorting a list of items into a particular sequence.

sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ v
sortera
(transitive) To separate items into different categories according to certain criteria that determine their sorts.
ordna sortera
(intransitive) To suit; to fit; to be in accord; to harmonize.
fixa
(British, colloquial, transitive) To fix (a problem) or handle (a task).

sort of /ˈsɔɹt əv/ /ˈsɔːt əv/ [ˈsɔɹɾəv] [ˈsɔːt əv] [ˈsɔːʔ əv] [ˈsətəv] adv
typ
(idiomatic, colloquial) Approximately; in a way; partially; not quite; somewhat.

sort out v
reda ut
(transitive) To clarify by reviewing mentally.
arrangera ordna organisera
(transitive) To arrange.
fixa lösa
(transitive) To fix (a problem).
organisera sortera
(transitive) To organise or separate into groups, as a collection of items, so as to make tidy.
sortera ut dela upp skilja
(transitive) To separate from the remainder of a group; often construed with from.
nita
(transitive, British, slang) To take action to stop someone who has been causing trouble, often by physically attacking them.
fixa fixa ihop skaffa ta hand om
(UK, slang) To provide (somebody) with a necessity, or a solution to a problem.

sorted /ˈsɔɹtɪd/ /ˈsɔːtɪd/ adj
ordnad sorterad

sortie /ˈsɔɹti/ /ˈsɔːti/ [-ɾi] sorties n
flygräd
(aviation) An operational flight carried out by a single military aircraft.

sorting sortings n
sortering
(gerund) Ordering.
(gerund) Categorizing.

sorus /ˈsɔːɹəs/ sori n
sporgömmesamling
(botany) A cluster of sporangia on the edge or underside of a fern frond.

sot /sɒt/ sots n
fylltratt
drunkard

soufflé /suːˈfleɪ/ /ˈsuːfleɪ/ soufflés n
sufflé
A baked dish made from beaten egg whites and various other ingredients.

soul /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [so̞ːɫ] [sɒʊɫ] souls n
själ
(religion, folklore) The spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality, often believed to live on after the person's death.
Life, energy, vigor.
A person, especially as one among many.
soul
(music) Soul music.

soul music n
soul
(music genre) A genre of music that originated in black American gospel, characterized by the use of secular lyrics, and an earthy, intensely emotional style.

soulless /soʊl.ləs/ /səʊl.ləs/ [soʊɫ.ləs] more soulless most soulless adj
själlös
As if without a soul; insensitive, unfeeling.

soulmate soulmates n
själsfrände
Someone, especially a romantic partner, with whom one is exceptionally or uniquely compatible or has a special, almost spiritual connection.

sound /saʊnd/ sounder soundest adj
sund frisk kry
Healthy.

sound /saʊnd/ sounds n
ljud klang
A sensation perceived by the ear caused by the vibration of air or some other medium.
sund
(geography, landforms) A long narrow inlet, or a strait between the mainland and an island; also, a strait connecting two seas, or connecting a sea or lake with the ocean.
ljud
A vibration capable of causing such sensations.

sound /saʊnd/ v
låta ljuda
(transitive) To cause to produce a sound.

sound barrier sound barriers n
ljudvall
(uncountable) Sonic barrier, the sudden increase in drag (resistance) and other effects experienced by moving objects when their speed approaches that of sound or becomes supersonic (which used to be considered a barrier to higher speeds).
ljudbarriär
(countable) A noise barrier, a structure beside a highway designed to reduce the noise of traffic.

sound bite /ˈsaʊndbaɪt/ sound bites n
pratminus

sound box sound boxes n
resonanslåda klanglåda
(music) The open chamber (resonator) of a stringed musical instrument, which intensifies its tone.

sound card sound cards n
ljudkort
(computer hardware) A computer hardware device used for generating and capturing sounds.

sound effect sound effects n
ljudeffekt
An artificially created or enhanced sound, used to accompany the action of a dramatic production, such as a film, play or video game

sound engineer sound engineers n
ljudtekniker
One who practices sound engineering.

sound film sound films n
ljudfilm
(cinematography) A film with sound, as opposed to a silent film

sound hole sound holes n
ljudhål
(musical instrument) An opening in the belly of a stringed instrument that increases its volume and enhances its tone quality.

sound post sound posts n
ljudpinne
(lutherie) A wooden rod located inside the body of a violin-family instrument, close to the treble-side bridge foot.

sound wave sound waves n
ljudvåg
(physics) The longitudinal wave of pressure that is transmitted through any plastic material; audible sound.

sounding board sounding boards n
klangbotten resonansbotten
A thin board that forms part of the resonating chamber of a musical instrument and serves to reinforce its sound.
bollplank
A person, or group, whose reactions to a new idea or proposal serve to assess its acceptability.

sounding rocket sounding rockets n
sondraket
(space) A suborbital rocket used to launch upper atmosphere, exoatmospheric, and microgravity sondes or probes.

soundless /saʊndləs/ more soundless most soundless adj
ljudlös
Without sound.

soundlessly more soundlessly most soundlessly adv
ljudlöst
In a manner that makes no noise.

soundly /ˈsaʊnd.lɪ/ more soundly most soundly adv
djupt grundligt
In a thorough manner; in manner free of defect or deficiency.

soundproof more soundproof most soundproof adj
ljudisolerad
Not allowing sound through.

soundproof v
ljudisolera
To make resistant to transmitting sound.

soundproofing soundproofings n
ljudisolering
Something that prevents sound from traveling through it, such as is put on walls so adjacent areas are not disturbed by noise.

soundscape /saʊndskeɪp/ soundscapes n
ljudbild ljudlandskap
An acoustic environment, a virtual/emotional environment created using sound.

soup /sup/ /suːp/ soups n
soppa
(countable) A serving of such a dish, typically in a bowl.
(uncountable) The liquid part of such a dish; the broth.
(UK, informal, often with "the") An unfortunate situation; trouble, problems (a fix, a mess); chaos.

soup kitchen soup kitchens n
soppkök
A place set up to provide soup and other basic food as a charity or in time of disaster.

sour /ˈsaʊə/ /ˈsaʊɚ/ sourer sourest adj
surnad
Made rancid by fermentation, etc.
sur syrlig grinig surnad
Tasting or smelling rancid.
sur grinig
(of a person's character) Hostile or unfriendly.
Unfortunate or unfavorable.
försurad sur
Excessively acidic and thus infertile. (of soil)

sour /ˈsaʊə/ /ˈsaʊɚ/ sours n
surt
The sensation of a sour taste.
Whiskey sour
A drink made with whiskey, lemon or lime juice and sugar.

sour /ˈsaʊə/ /ˈsaʊɚ/ v
syra
(transitive) To make sour.
surna
(intransitive) To become sour.
(intransitive) To become disenchanted.

sour beer sour beers n
suröl syrlig öl
Beer which has an intentionally acidic, tart, or sour taste.

sour cherry sour cherries n
surkörsbär surkörsbärsträd
Species of Prunus subg. Cerasus, (cherries), native to much of Europe and southwest Asia, especially, Prunus cerasus, Prunus pseudocerasus, and Prunus cerasoides.
surkörsbär
The fruit of these trees, often used for cooking.

sour cream sour creams n
gräddfil
Cream which has been treated with a benign bacterium to turn it slightly sour, often used as a condiment, or a topping for baked potatoes.

sour grapes n
surt sa räven
(idiomatic) A putting down or expression of disdain about something that one desires but cannot have.

sour milk sour milks n
filmjölk surmjölk
A kind of dairy product produced by causing raw milk to somewhat congeal by addition of acid or fermentation through bespoke acidification cultures.

source /so(ː)ɹs/ /soəs/ /suːɹs/ /sɔɹs/ /sɔːs/ /sʊɹs/ sources n
källa fontän ursprung
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
källa
A reporter's informant.
(electronics) The name of one terminal of a field effect transistor (FET).

source code source codes n
källkod kod
(programming) Human-readable instructions in a programming language, to be transformed into machine instructions by a compiler, assembler or other translator, or to be carried out directly by an interpreter.

source criticism n
källkritik

source language source languages n
källspråk
(linguistics, translation studies) The language from which a translation is done.

source text source texts n
källtext
(translation studies) The original text from which a translation is done into another language.

sourdough /ˈsaʊəˌdəʊ/ /ˈsaʊɚˌdoʊ/ sourdoughs n
surdeg
(obsolete) Leaven; an agent that makes dough rise.

sourish more sourish most sourish adj
syrlig
Somewhat sour.

soursop /ˈsaʊəɹˌsɒp/ soursops n
taggannona
A small tropical evergreen tree, Annona muricata.

sousaphone sousaphones n
sousafon
A valved brass instrument with the same length as a tuba, but shaped differently so that the bell is above the head, that the valves are situated directly in front of the musical instruments and a few inches above the waist, and that most of the weight rests on one shoulder.

south /saʊθ/ /suːθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ adj
syd
Of or pertaining to the south; southern.

south /saʊθ/ /suːθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ souths n
söder syd
The direction towards the pole to the right-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 180°, or (on another celestial object) the direction towards the pole lying on the southern side of the invariable plane.
The southern region or area; the inhabitants thereof. [circa 1300]
(ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction to the right-hand side of a person facing the altar.
(figurative) down or the negative direction
(physics) The negative or south pole of a magnet

south pole south poles n
sydpol
The southernmost point on celestial bodies other than Earth.
(electromagnetism) The negative pole of a magnetic dipole that seeks geographic south.

south wind /ˌsaʊθ ˈwɪnd/ south winds n
sunnanvind
A wind blowing from the south. [from 10th c.]

south-southwest n
syd-sydväst sydsydväst
The compass point halfway between south and southwest; specifically at a bearing of 202.5°.

southbound adj
södergående
Which is (or will be) travelling south.

southbound adv
södergående söderut
Toward the south.

southeast southeasts n
sydost sydöst
The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.

southeastern adj
sydöstra

southerly /ˈsɐðɘliː/ /ˈsɐðəliː/ /ˈsʌðəliː/ /ˈsʌðɚli/ more southerly most southerly adj
sydlig
Facing the south; directed towards the south.

southerly /ˈsɐðɘliː/ /ˈsɐðəliː/ /ˈsʌðəliː/ /ˈsʌðɚli/ southerlies n
sunnan sunnanvind
A wind blowing from the south.

southern /ˈsaʊðɚn/ /ˈsʌðən/ /ˈsʌðɚn/ more southern most southern adj
sydlig södra
Of or pertaining to a southern region, especially Southern Europe or the southern United States.

southern black tit southern black tits n
sotmes
Melaniparus niger, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

southern lights n
sydsken
The aurora of the southern hemisphere. [from 18th c.]

southernmost adj
sydligaste
Farthest south.

southernwood southernwoods n
åbrodd
An aromatic shrub, Artemisia abrotanum, related to wormwood.

southward /ˈsaʊθwəd/ /ˈsʌðəd/ more southward most southward adv
söderut
Towards the south; in a southerly direction.

southwest /saʊˈwɛst/ /saʊθˈwɛst/ southwests n
sydväst
The intercardinal compass point halfway between south and west; specifically at a bearing of 225°.

southwester southwesters n
sydväst
(more often sou'wester) A waterproof hat, often of oilskin and with a long brim at the back covering the neck, designed to repel wind and rain.

souvenir /ˈsu.vəˌnɪɹ/ /ˌsoʊ.vəˈnɪ.ə/ /ˌsu.vəˈnɪɹ/ /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə/ souvenirs n
souvenir
An item of sentimental value, that is given or kept to remember an event or location.

sovereign /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/ /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ more sovereign most sovereign adj
suverän självständig
Exercising power of rule.
suverän
Exceptional in quality.

sovereign /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/ /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ sovereigns n
suverän monark regent
A monarch; the ruler of a country.

sovereign state sovereign states n
suverän stat
A state (country) which has sovereignty over a defined geographic area, is independent of any other country, and has its own government.

sovereignty /-ɹɪn-/ /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹənti/ /ˈsɒvɹənti/ [-ɾi] sovereignties n
suveränitet oavhängighet självständighet
(by extension) Of a nation or other polity: the state of being able to control resources, make laws independently, and otherwise govern itself without the coercion or concurrence of other polities.

soviet /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/ /ˈsɒ.vi.ət/ /ˈsəʊ.vi.ət/ more soviet most soviet adj
sovjetisk

soviet /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/ /ˈsɒ.vi.ət/ /ˈsəʊ.vi.ət/ soviets n
sovjet
(historical) A workers' council, an institution first formed during the 1905 Russian Revolution and then instituted as the main form of communist government at all levels in the Soviet Union; by extension, a similar organization in early Chinese communism and elsewhere.

sow /saʊ/ sows swine n
sugga so
A female pig.
A female guinea pig.
gjut gjutså ingjut ingjutningskanal
A channel that conducts molten metal to molds.
galt göt tacka
A mass of metal solidified in a mold.
subba
(derogatory, slang) A contemptible, often fat woman.

sow /soʊ/ /səʊ/ v
så
(ambitransitive) To scatter, disperse, or plant (seeds).

sow one's wild oats v
så sin havre så vildhavre
(figuratively, of a male) To spread one's genes around by impregnating many females.

sow thistle /saʊ θɪsl̩/ sow thistles n
tolta torta
Any of the thistles in one of the genera Cicerbita and Sonchus.

soy milk soy milks n
sojamjölk
(uncountable) A milky liquid made from soy beans and used as a beverage, cooking ingredient or substitute for dairy milk.

soy sauce soy sauces n
sojasås soja
A condiment sauce and ingredient, common in Asian cuisine, made from fermented soybeans, salt, and sometimes wheat.

soybean soybeans n
sojaböna soja
The edible seed of this plant.

spa /ˈspɐː/ /ˈspɑ/ /ˈspɑː/ /ˈspɔː/ spas n
spa
A health resort near a mineral spring or hot spring.
A trendy or fashionable resort.
A health club.
A hot tub.
(New England) A convenience store.

space /speɪs/ spaces n
rymd rum utrymme
Physical extent across two or three dimensions (sometimes for or to do something). [from 14thc.]
rymd världsrymd
The near-vacuum in which planets, stars and other celestial objects are situated; the universe beyond the earth's atmosphere. [from 17thc.]
utrymme rum
The physical and psychological area one needs within which to live or operate; personal freedom. [from 20thc.]
mellanrum mellanslag
A gap in text between words, lines etc., or a digital character used to create such a gap. [from 16thc.]
rum rymd
(countable, mathematics) A generalized construct or set whose members have some property in common; typically there will be a geometric metaphor allowing these members to be viewed as "points". Often used with a restricting modifier describing the members (e.g. vector space), or indicating the inventor of the construct (e.g. Hilbert space). [from 20thc.]
rymd rum
(geometry) A set of points, each of which is uniquely specified by a number (the dimensionality) of coordinates.

space age space ages n
rymdålder
The period from the about the time of the launch of Sputnik in 1957 to the present day, during which people ventured into space.

space bar space bars n
mellanslagstangent blanksteg mellanslag
(computing) A key, in the shape of a bar, near the bottom of a keyboard, that generates a space character when pressed.

space debris n
rymdskrot
All the objects in orbit around the Earth that were created by human activity, but now have no useful purpose.

space elevator space elevators n
rymdhiss
A hypothetical cable, connecting the ground with space, which includes an elevator used to lift payloads or people into orbit.

space exploration space explorations n
rymd rymdforskning utforskning
Investigation of interplanetary or interstellar space, its properties, biology and the bodies within it; usually with the use of spacecraft.

space flight space flights n
rymdfärd
(uncountable) Flight into, from or through space.
(countable) A voyage in space.

space heater space heaters n
kamin
A portable heating appliance used to warm an area or room.

space hopper space hoppers n
hoppboll
A toy consisting of a large inflated rubber ball upon which one bounces.

space probe space probes n
rymdsond
(space) A robotic space vehicle designed to voyage beyond Earth's orbit.

space research space researches n
rymdforskning
Any form of research that takes place in space, or concerns any aspect of space or space travel

space rocket space rockets n
rymdraket

space shuttle space shuttles n
rymdfärja rymdskyttel
Any vehicle capable of travelling repeatedly between the Earth's surface and outer space carrying people or cargo.

space station space stations n
rymdstation
A crewed artificial satellite designed for long-term habitation, research, etc.

space suit space suits n
rymddräkt
A system of protective and pressurized clothing, together with environmental equipment, worn by astronauts when in space.

space weapon space weapons n
rymdvapen
Any weapon that travels through space to a target either in space, in the atmosphere or on the ground

space weather n
rymdväder
(meteorology) Any phenomena related to the radiation and particles emitted by the Sun, especially in the vicinity of the Earth that may have an effect on the Earth or human activity in the space.

spacecraft spacecraft spacecrafts n
rymdfarkost

spacefarer spacefarers n
rymdfarare
(chiefly, science fiction) a person who travels in space

spaceman /ˈspeɪsˌmæn/ spacemen n
rymdfarare astronaut
(informal, childish) An astronaut, often a male astronaut.

spaceship spaceships n
rymdfarkost rymdskepp
(astronautics) A vehicle that flies through space.

spacetime spacetimes n
rumtid
(uncountable, physics) The four-dimensional continuum of the three spatial dimensions plus time.
(physics) An n-dimensional continuum consisting of dimensions of both space and time. Normally spacetime is considered as having 4 dimensions (x, y, z, t), but higher-dimensional spacetimes are often encountered in theoretical physics, e.g. the 5-dimensional spacetime of Kaluza-Klein theory or the 11 dimensions of spacetime in M-theory.

spacewalk spacewalks n
rymdpromenad
Any activity by an astronaut outside of a spacecraft or space station in space; extravehicular activity.

spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ more spacious most spacious adj
rymlig spatiös
Having plenty of space; roomy.

spackle /ˈspæk.əl/ spackles n
spackel spackelfärg
Any powder (originally containing gypsum plaster and glue) that when mixed with water forms a plastic paste, which is used to fill cracks and holes in plaster.
A plastic paste meant for filling cracks and holes in plaster.

spackle /ˈspæk.əl/ v
spackla
(intransitive) To fill cracks or holes with a spackle.

spade /sped/ /speɪd/ spades n
spade
A garden tool with a handle and a flat blade for digging. Not to be confused with a shovel which is used for moving earth or other materials.
spader
(card games) A playing card marked with the symbol ♠.
neger svartskalle
(offensive, ethnic slur) A black person.

spades /speɪdz/ n
spader
(card games) One of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♠.

spadix /ˈspeɪdɪks/ spadices spadixes n
kolv
(botany) A fleshy spike (inflorescence) with reduced flowers, usually enclosed by a spathe, characteristic of aroids.

spaghetti /spəˈɡɛti/ [-ɾi] spaghettis n
spaghetti spagetti
(countable, uncountable) A type of pasta made in the shape of long thin strings.

spaghetti western spaghetti westerns n
spaghettivästern
(film genre) A motion picture depicting a story of cowboys and desperadoes set in the American Old West, but produced by an Italian-based company and filmed in Europe, notably in Italy.

spaghettification /spəˈɡɛ.ɾə.fəˌkeɪ.ʃən/ /spəˌɡɛt.ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ [-fɪ-] [-ɾɪ-] n
nudeleffekten spaghettifikation
(astrophysics) The gravitational stretching of objects into long, thin shapes, usually near a black hole. [from late 20th c.]

spam /ˈspæm/ [ˈspeəm] spams n
spam skräppost
(uncountable, rarely, countable, computing, Internet) Unsolicited bulk electronic messages.

spam /ˈspæm/ [ˈspeəm] v
spamma
(transitive, intransitive, computing, Internet) To send messages repeatedly, often with disruptive effect; to flood.

spammer spammers n
spammare
(computing, internet) Someone who sends spam.

span /spæn/ /spæːn/ spans n
spann
The full width of an open hand from the end of the thumb to the end of the little finger used as an informal unit of length.
(architecture, construction) The spread or extent of an arch or between its abutments, or of a beam, girder, truss, roof, bridge, or the like, between supports.
(architecture, construction) The length of a cable, wire, rope, chain between two consecutive supports.
(US, Canada) A pair of horses or other animals driven together; usually, such a pair of horses when similar in color, form, and action.

span /spæn/ /spæːn/ v
spänna över sträcka sig över
(transitive) To extend through the distance between or across.
(transitive) To extend through (a time period).
spänna upp
(mathematics) To generate an entire space by means of linear combinations.

spangled kookaburra spangled kookaburras n
pärlkokaburra
A kookaburra of the Aru Islands, with blue wings and tail, a white chest and belly, dark eyes, and a striking white-spotted black head, Dacelo tyro.

spaniel /ˈspænjəl/ /ˈspænəl/ spaniels n
spaniel
Any of various small to medium-sized breeds of gun dog having a broad muzzle, long, wavy fur and long ears that hang at the side of the head, bred for flushing and retrieving game.

spank /spæŋk/ v
smiska daska
(transitive) To beat, smack or slap a person's buttocks or anything vulnerable to human body part like cheeks, with the bare hand or other object, as punishment, gesture, or form of sexual interaction.

spanking /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/ spankings n
smisk
(uncountable) A form of physical punishment in which a beating is applied to the buttocks.

spanner /ˈspæn.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈspæn.ɚ/ spanners n
nyckel skruvnyckel
(Australian, NZ, British, Irish) A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts; a wrench.

spanner barb spanner barbs n
korsbarb
A freshwater, open-water, substrate egg-scatterer fish commonly found in the Malay Peninsula and Borneo, Systomus lateristriga syn. Puntius lateristriga.

spar /spɑɹ/ /spɑː/ [spɑɹ] [spɑ˞] spars n
balk vingbalk
(aeronautics) A beam-like structural member that supports ribs in an aircraft wing or other airfoil.

spar /spɑɹ/ /spɑː/ [spɑɹ] [spɑ˞] v
sparra
To fight, especially as practice for martial arts or hand-to-hand combat.

spare /ˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈspɛɚ/ v
skona
To show mercy, to have mercy on.

spare part spare parts n
reservdel
A component of any manufactured goods, kept in reserve to replace one that fails; a spare.

spare the rod and spoil the child proverb
aga din son medan han är liten, annars agar han dig när han blir stor den man älskar, agar man
If one does not discipline a child, the child will never learn obedience and good manners.

spare tyre spare tyres n
reservhjul
An extra tyre carried in case one of the vehicle's tyres is damaged or deflated.
bilring
(idiomatic) A large paunch and rolls of fat around the waist.

sparingly more sparingly most sparingly adv
sparsamt
In a sparing manner; with frugality, moderation, scantiness, reserve, forbearance, or the like; sparsely.

spark /spɑɹk/ /spɑːk/ sparks n
gnista
A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.
A short or small burst of electrical discharge.

spark plug spark plugs n
tändstift
The part of an internal combustion engine which forms a high-voltage electric spark which ignites the fuel-air mixture to begin the power stroke.

sparkle /ˈspɑɹkəl/ /ˈspɑːkəl/ sparkles n
glimmer gnista scintillation scintillationsfaktor
A little spark; a scintillation.
briljans gnista
Brilliance; luster.

sparkle /ˈspɑɹkəl/ /ˈspɑːkəl/ v
glimma glimra glittra gnistra
(by extension) To shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle
bubbla moussera
(intransitive) To emit little bubbles, as certain kinds of liquors; to effervesce

sparkler sparklers n
tomtebloss
A hand-held firework that emits sparks.

sparkling /ˈspɑɹklɪŋ/ /ˈspɑɹkl̩ɪŋ/ /ˈspɑːklɪŋ/ /ˈspɑːkl̩ɪŋ/ adj
glimrande glittrande
Of an object, reflecting light as if giving off tiny sparks or flashes of light.

sparkling wine sparkling wines n
mousserande vin skumvin
Any wine that is effervescent because of dissolved carbon dioxide; either because of fermentation in bottle or by physical carbonation.

sparrow /ˈspæɹoʊ/ /ˈspæɹəʊ/ /ˈspɛɹoʊ/ sparrows n
gråsparv
sparv sparvfink gråsparv
A member of the family Passeridae, comprising small Old World songbirds.
fältsparv
A member of the family Emberizidae, comprising small New World songbirds.

sparse /spɑːs/ /spɑːɹs/ sparser sparsest adj
gles
Having widely spaced intervals.

spartan /ˈspɑː(ɹ)tən/ more spartan most spartan adj
spartansk
Lacking in decoration and luxury.

spartanness n
spartanskhet
The state or quality of being spartan (austere, lacking luxury).

spasm /ˈspæz.əm/ spasms n
kramp
A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.

spastic /ˈspastɪk/ /ˈspæstɪk/ more spastic most spastic adj
spastisk
(pathology) Of, relating to, or affected by spasm.
(pathology) Of or relating to spastic paralysis.

spastic /ˈspastɪk/ /ˈspæstɪk/ spastics n
spastiker
(now, offensive, especially, in, _, UK) A person affected by spastic paralysis or spastic cerebral palsy.

spasticity spasticities n
spasticitet
The state, quality or property of being spastic.

spat /spæt/ spats n
damask
(often, in the plural) A covering or decorative covering worn over a shoe.
gräl
A brief argument, falling out, quarrel.

spat /spæt/ v
gräla
To quarrel or argue briefly.

spate /speɪt/ spates n
flod flöde skur ström störtflod svall
(countable) A (sudden) flood or inundation of water; specifically, a flood in or overflow of a river or other watercourse due to heavy rain or melting snow; (uncountable, archaic) flooding, inundation.
(countable, figurative) A sudden increase or rush of something; a flood, an outburst, an outpouring.

spathe /speɪð/ spathes n
hölster hölsterblad
(botany) A large bract that envelops or subtends a whole inflorescence, typically a spadix.

spatial /ˈspeɪ.ʃəl/ /ˈspæɪ.ʃəl/ adj
rumslig rymd
Pertaining to (the dimension of) space.
(uncommon) Pertaining to (outer) space.

spatter /ˈspætɚ/ spatters n
regnsmatter smatter
(figuratively) A burst or series of sounds resembling the sound of droplets hitting a surface.

spatter /ˈspætɚ/ v
stänka
(intransitive) To send out small droplets; to splash in small droplets (on or against something).

spatula /ˈspætjʊlə/ /ˈspæt͡ʃələ/ /ˈspæt͡ʃʊlə/ spatulae spatulas spatulæ n
stekspade
A kitchen utensil consisting of a flat surface attached to a long handle, used for turning, lifting, or stirring food.
spatel
(chemistry) A thin hand tool, often made of nickel, for handling chemicals or other materials, when weighing, etc.

spavin /ˈspævɪn/ spavins n
spatt

spawn /spɑn/ /spɑɒn/ /spɔn/ /spɔːn/ spawn spawns n
rom yngel
The numerous eggs of an aquatic organism.

spay /speɪ/ v
kastrera
(transitive) To destroy or remove the ovaries and/or uterus (of a female animal) to prevent pregnancy.

speak /spik/ /spiːk/ speaks n
fackspråk jargong
(uncountable) language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group.

speak /spik/ /spiːk/ v
tala prata snacka
(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
kommunicera
(by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.
tala konversera samtala snacka tala samman
(intransitive) To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
tala
(transitive, stative) To be able to communicate in a language.

speak in tongues v
tala i tungor
To speak in a language unknown to the speaker, especially when in a state of religious ecstasy; glossolalia.

speak of the devil phraseologicalUnit
när man talar om trollen tala om trollen
(idiomatic, humorous) An expression sometimes used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive on the scene.

speak out v
säga sin mening ta bladet från munnen tala ut
(idiomatic) To assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known.

speak up /ˌspik ˈʌp/ /ˌspiːk ˈʌp/ v
säga ifrån
(idiomatic) To make oneself or one's opinions known; to advocate or assert oneself.

speak with a forked tongue v
tala med kluven tunga

speakeasy speakeasies speakeasys n
lönnkrog
(historical) An illegal saloon or tavern, especially one operated during the American Prohibition period in the 1920s.

speaker /ˈspikɚ/ /ˈspiːkə/ speakers n
talare
One who speaks.
högtalare
Loudspeaker.
talman föredragande ordförande president
(politics) The chair or presiding officer of certain legislative bodies, such as the U.K. House of Commons or the U.S. House of Representatives.
föreläsare talare
One who makes a speech to an audience.

speaking in tongues n
glossolali tungomålstalande tungotal
The act of speaking a language one does not know, or speaking elaborate but apparently meaningless speech, while in a trance-like state (or, supposedly, under the influence of a deity or spirits); glossolalia.

speaking of adv
apropå på tal om på tala om
(colloquial) Speaking of which; relatedly, used to introduce a related topic.

spear /spɪə̯(ɹ)/ /spɪɹ/ spears n
spjut
A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.

spearhead /ˈspiɹ.hɛd/ /ˈspɪə.hɛd/ /ˈspɪɹ.hɛd/ spearheads n
spjutspets
The pointed head, or end, of a spear.

spearman spearmen n
spjutkastare
A soldier who fights with a spear.

spearmint /ˈspɪəˌmɪnt/ /ˈspɪɹˌmɪnt/ spearmints n
grönmynta krusmynta
A herb of the mint family (Mentha spicata), commonly used in herb tea, candy and to treat mild stomach ache.

spearpoint spearpoints n
spjutspets
The point or tip of a spear.

spec /ˈspɛk/ v
speca
(transitive) To specify, especially in a formal specification document.

special /ˈspɛʃ.əl/ more special most special specialer specialest adj
speciell särskild
Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.
speciell
Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved.
(euphemistic) Of or related to disabilities, especially learning or intellectual disabilities.

special /ˈspɛʃ.əl/ specials n
specialerbjudande
A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.
specialavsnitt
(broadcasting) Unusual or exceptional episode of a series.

special case special cases n
specialfall
A class of phenomena that is a subset of a more general class.
A theorem or other statement that follows directly from a more general statement.

special character special characters n
specialtecken
(computer) A symbol that is not an alphanumeric character; a nonalphanumeric character.

special effect special effects n
specialeffekt
(film, television) An effect that cannot be reasonably achieved by normal means, as for example by the digital manipulation of previously filmed footage.

special interest special interests n
särintresse
A particular political issue that is the focus of political advocacy.

special military operation special military operations n
militär specialoperation
(euphemism, neologism) A military situation resembling a war.

specialist /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/ specialists n
specialist
Someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research.
(medicine) A physician whose practice is limited to a particular branch of medicine or surgery.

specialization /ˌspɛʃəlɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ specializations n
fördjupning specialisering
The act or process of specializing.
specialitet
The area in which someone specializes.
adaption specialisering
(biology) The adaptation of an organism to a specific environment, or adaptation of an organ to a particular function.

specialize /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/ v
specialisera
(biology, transitive) To make distinct or separate due to form or function.
(rare, transitive) To specify: to mention specifically.

specialized more specialized most specialized adj
specialiserad
Highly skilled in, or specifically adapted to, a specific field.

specialty /ˈspɛʃəlti/ specialties n
specialitet specialité
That in which one specializes; a chosen expertise or talent.
A product that originates in and is characteristic of a place.

species /-iːz/ /-ɪz/ /ˈspiːsiːz/ /ˈspiːʃiːz/ species specieses n
art
(biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below genus; a taxon at that rank.
A group of plants or animals in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction, usually having similar appearance.

specific /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ /spɛk.ˈsi.fɪk/ /spɪˈsɪf.ɪk/ more specific most specific adj
specifik
explicit or definite.

specific heat capacity specific heat capacities n
specifik värmekapacitet värmekapacitivitet

specifically /spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/ /spɪˈsɪf.ɪk.li/ more specifically most specifically adv
specifikt
For a specific purpose or reason.

specification specifications n
specifikation
An explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service.

specimen /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ specimens specimina n
exemplar
An individual instance that represents a class; an example.
exemplar specimen
A sample, especially one used for diagnostic analysis.

speciose more speciose most speciose adj
artrik
(taxonomy) Rich in species, such as when many species are members of a single genus.

speckled /ˈspɛkəld/ more speckled most speckled adj
spräcklig
Marked with dots or spots, spotted.
Sporadically and irregularly marked.

speckled trout speckled trout speckled trouts n
bäckröding
A North American freshwater game fish (Salvelinus fontinalis); the brook trout.

spectacle /ˈspɛktəkl̩/ spectacles n
spektakel
An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.
An embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation.

spectacle case spectacle cases n
glasögonfodral
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see spectacles,‎ case. (This entry is a translation hub.)

spectacled bear spectacled bears n
glasögonbjörn
Tremarctos ornatus, a species of small, short-faced bear native to South America.

spectacles /ˈspɛktəkl̩z/ n
glasögon
(plural only, formal) A pair of lenses set in a frame worn on the nose and ears in order to correct deficiencies in eyesight or to ornament the face.

spectacular /spɛkˈtæk.jə.lɚ/ /spɛkˈtæk.jʊ.lə/ more spectacular most spectacular adj
spektakulär
Amazing or worthy of special notice.

spectator /spɛkˈteɪtə/ /ˈspɛkteɪtɚ/ spectators n
åskådare
One who watches an event; especially, an event held outdoors.

spectator sport spectator sports n
åskådarsport
A sporting activity which has a relatively high ratio of watchers to direct participants.

specter /ˈspɛktə/ /ˈspɛktɚ/ specters n
spöke vålnad
A ghostly apparition, a phantom. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
spöke
(figuratively) A threatening mental image. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

spectral /ˈspɛktɹəɫ/ more spectral most spectral adj
spektral
Of, or pertaining to, spectra; classified according to frequency or wavelength (of light etc)

spectrogram /ˈspɛktɹəˌɡɹæm/ spectrograms n
spektrogram
A visual representation of the spectrum of a sound changing through time.
(astronomy) A visual representation of the spectrum of a celestial body's radiation.

spectroscope spectroscopes n
spektroskop
An optical instrument used for spectrographic analysis [from later 19th c.].

spectroscopy spectroscopies n
spektroskopi
(uncountable) The scientific study of spectra.

spectrum /ˈspɛktɹəm/ spectra spectrums n
spektrum
A range; a continuous, infinite, one-dimensional set, possibly bounded by extremes.
Specifically, a range of colours representing light (electromagnetic radiation) of contiguous frequencies; hence electromagnetic spectrum, visible spectrum, ultraviolet spectrum, etc. [from later 17th c.]
(chemistry) The pattern of absorption or emission of radiation produced by a substance when subjected to energy (radiation, heat, electricity, etc.).
(mathematics, linear algebra) The set of eigenvalues of a matrix.
(mathematics, functional analysis) Of a bounded linear operator A, the set of scalar values λ such that the operator A—λI, where I denotes the identity operator, does not have a bounded inverse; intended as a generalisation of the linear algebra sense.

speculate /ˈspek.jəˌlæɪt/ /ˈspɛk.jəˌleɪt/ /ˈspɛk.jʊˌleɪt/ v
spekulera
(obsolete, intransitive) To think, meditate or reflect on a subject; to consider, to deliberate or cogitate.
(intransitive, business, finance) To make a risky trade in the hope of making a profit; to venture or gamble.

speculation /ˌspɛk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ speculations n
spekulation
(business, finance) An investment involving higher-than-normal risk in order to obtain a higher-than-normal return.
The act or practice of buying land, goods, shares, etc., in expectation of selling at a higher price, or of selling with the expectation of repurchasing at a lower price; a trading on anticipated fluctuations in price, as distinguished from trading in which the profit expected is the difference between the retail and wholesale prices, or the difference of price in different markets.

speculative fiction speculative fictions n
fantastik spekulativ fiktion
(uncountable) A class of fiction involving fantastic, supernatural or futuristic elements, including fantasy, horror, and science fiction, dealing with worlds, themes, and characters not part of everyday life. [from 20th c.]

speculator speculators n
spekulant
(business, finance) One who speculates; as in investing, one who is willing to take volatile risks upon invested principal for the potential of substantial returns.

speculum /ˈspɛk.jə.ləm/ /ˈspɛk.jʊ.ləm/ specula speculums n
vingspegel
(ornithology) A bright, lustrous patch of colour found on the wings of ducks and some other birds, usually situated on the distal portions of the secondary quills, and much more brilliant in the adult male than in the female.

speech /ˈspiːt͡ʃ/ speeches n
tal
(uncountable) The ability to speak; the faculty of uttering words or articulate sounds and vocalizations to communicate.
(countable) A formal session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.

speech act speech acts n
talakt talhandling
(linguistics) An act carried out by speech, such as promising, ordering, greeting, warning, inviting and congratulating.

speech bubble speech bubbles n
pratbubbla
(comics) A rounded outline, containing words, representing speech in a comic.

speech disorder speech disorders n
talfel talstörning
(pathology) Any mental or bodily malfunction that makes expressing oneself by speech difficult.

speech is silver, silence is golden proverb
tala är silver, tiga är guld
(idiom) Not saying anything is often better than speaking too much or saying something inappropriate.

speech recognition n
röstigenkänning taligenkänning
(computing) The function of a front-end software system which processes input in the form of spoken language into a sequence of phonemes or characters, or into electronic commands for a computing system.

speech therapist speech therapists n
logoped talpedagog
A clinician specializing in speech therapy, or logopedics.

speechless /ˈspiːt͡ʃ.lɪs/ adj
mållös
Not speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc.

speechwriter speechwriters n
talskrivare
someone who writes speeches for others, especially as a profession

speed /spiːd/ speeds n
fart hastighet
The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
(mathematics, physics) The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
tjack
(slang, uncountable) Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally.

speed /spiːd/ v
köra fort köra för fort
To cause to make haste; to dispatch with celerity; to drive at full speed; hence, to hasten; to hurry.

speed bump speed bumps n
farthinder fartgupp
A traffic calming measure, consisting of a transverse ridge in the road, to limit the speed of vehicles.

speed camera speed cameras n
fartkamera
A roadside camera, triggered by a speeding vehicle, that takes a photograph of the offending vehicle and records its speed.

speed cushion speed cushions n
busskudde
A form of speed bump, often one of a series, that allows larger (especially emergency) vehicles to straddle them without slowing down

speed dating n
speeddejtning
An organized event in which prospective romantic partners meet each other through a series of short one-to-one meetings

speed limit speed limits n
hastighetsbegränsning
The maximum speed permitted by law for vehicles.

speed of light speeds of light n
ljusets hastighet
(physics) The speed of electromagnetic radiation; in a perfect vacuum it is defined as 299,792,458 metres per second

speed of sound n
ljudhastighet
(physics) The speed at which sound is propagated through some medium under specified conditions.

speed reading n
snabbläsning
The skill of reading a text at a faster speed than average while still maintaining comprehension of the material that is read.

speed skating n
skridsko skridskosport
The sport of racing around an oval course, on ice skates.

speed up v
öka hastigheten
(idiomatic, intransitive) To accelerate; to increase speed.

speeding /ˈspiːdɪŋ/ speedings n
fortkörning
(uncountable) Driving faster than the legal speed limit.

speedometer /spiˈdɑ.mɪ.tɚ/ /spiːˈdɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /spiːˈdɔm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /spɪˈdɑ.mɪ.tɚ/ /spɪˈdɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /spɪˈdɔm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ speedometers n
hastighetsmätare
An instrument located within the dashboard of a vehicle that measures and indicates the current speed of the vehicle.

speedy delete v
snabbradera
(WMF) To summarily delete one or more pages without having a discussion on whether to keep or to delete, almost always if the page is obviously worthy of uncontroversial deletion.

speleology speleologies n
speleologi
The scientific study of caves.

spell /spɛl/ spells n
trollformel besvärjelse
A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula. [from 16th c.]

spell /spɛl/ v
stava bokstavera
(intransitive, transitive, sometimes with “out”) To write or say the letters that form a word or part of a word. [from 16th c.]
stava
(transitive) Of letters: to compose (a word). [from 19th c.]
betyda
(transitive) To indicate that (some event) will occur; typically followed by a single-word noun. [from 19th c.]

spellbound more spellbound most spellbound adj
trollbunden
Fascinated by something; entranced as if by a spell.

spelling /ˈspɛlɪŋ/ spellings n
stavning
(uncountable) The manner of spelling of words; correct spelling.
(countable) A specific spelling of a word.

spelling alphabet spelling alphabets n
analogt alfabet bokstaveringsalfabet fonetiskt alfabet radioalfabet stavningsalfabet telefonalfabet
A set of code words that stand for the usual names of the letters of an alphabet, usually for clarity of communication when spelling out words, especially over the radio#Noun and especially despite any static#Noun thereon.

spelling pronunciation spelling pronunciations n
skriftspråksuttal
A pronunciation that has been modified from its traditional form in order to reflect the spelling of the word in question.

spelt /ˈspɛlt/ spelts n
spelt dinkel
A grain, considered either a subspecies of wheat, Triticum aestivum subsp. spelta, or a separate species Triticum spelta or Triticum dicoccon.

spend /spɛnd/ spends n
fickpengar
Amount of money spent (during a period); expenditure.

spend /spɛnd/ v
förbruka göra slut på
spendera ge ut
(ambitransitive) To pay out (money).
tillbringa spendera lägga ägna
To consume, to use up (time).

spendthrift /ˈspɛn(d)ˌθɹɪft/ /ˈspɛn(d)θɹɪft/ spendthrifts n
slösare spenderbyxa
Someone who spends money improvidently or wastefully.

sperm /spɜɹm/ /spɜːm/ sperm sperms n
sperma sädesvätska
(uncountable, slang) Semen; the generative substance of male animals.

sperm bank sperm banks n
spermabank
(medicine) A place where sperm from donors is stored for future use in artificial insemination.

sperm donor sperm donors n
spermadonator
A man who donates sperm, usually anonymously, to a sperm bank or fertility clinic.

sperm whale sperm whales n
kaskelot pottval spermacetival
A whale (Physeter catodon, syn. Physeter macrocephalus), the largest of the toothed whales.

spermaceti /spɚməˈsiːti/ /spɚməˈsɛti/ /spɚməˈsɪti/ /ˌspɜːməˈsiːti/ n
valrav
A wax obtained from the head of sperm whales and used to make cosmetics etc.

spermatocyte spermatocytes n
spermatocyt
(cytology) A male gametocyte, from which a spermatozoon develops.

spermatogenesis spermatogeneses n
spermatogenes
The process of sperm production in the testes.

spermatozoon /ˌspɜːmətə(ʊ)ˈzəʊɒn/ spermatozoa n
spermatozo spermie sädescell
(cytology) A reproductive cell or gamete of a male, carried in semen, that fertilizes an ovum to produce a zygote.

spermicide /ˈspɜː(ɹ)mɪsaɪd/ spermicides n
spermicid
A substance used for killing sperm.

sphere /sfɪə(ɹ)/ /sfɪɚ/ spheres n
sfär klot glob
An object which appears to be bounded by a sphere; a round object, a ball. [from 14th c.]
sfär område fack fält gebit klass
(figuratively) The region in which something or someone is active; one's province, domain. [from 17th c.]
sfär kula
(logic, dated) The domain of reference of a proposition, subject, or predicate, or the totality of the particular subjects to which it applies.

sphere of influence spheres of influence n
intressesfär inflytelsesfär
(figurative, by extension) A concept division over which a person, organization, etc. exerts control.

spherical /sfiːɹɪkəl/ /sfɛɹɪkəl/ more spherical most spherical adj
sfärisk klotformad
(geometry) Shaped like a sphere.

spherical harmonics n
klotytefunktion
(mathematics) The solutions to Laplace's equation using spherical coordinates

sphincter /ˈsfɪŋk.tɚ/ sphincters n
ringmuskel fisring sfinkter

sphinx /ˈsfɪŋks/ sphinges sphinxes n
sfinx
(mythology) A creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal (commonly a lion).
sfinx gåta
A person who keeps his/her thoughts and intentions secret; an enigmatic or impassive person.

sphragistics /sfrəˈd͡ʒɪstɪks/ n
sfragistik
The study of seals, especially those attached to documents

sphygmomanometer /ˌsfɪɡmoʊməˈnɑmɪtɚ/ /ˌsfɪɡməʊməˈnɒmɪtə/ sphygmomanometers n
blodtrycksmätare
A device used to measure blood pressure.

spice /spaɪs/ spices n
krydda
(countable, uncountable) Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavour food.

spice /spaɪs/ v
krydda
(transitive) To add spice or spices to; season.

spicy /ˈspaɪsi/ spicier spiciest adj
kryddig kryddstark
Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
stark pikant skarp
(of flavors or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.

spider /ˈspaɪ̯də/ /ˈspaɪ̯dɚ/ [ˈspʌɪ̯ɾə(ɹ)] spiders n
spindel
Any of various eight-legged, predatory arthropods, of the order Araneae, most of which spin webs to catch prey.
(Internet) A program which follows links on the World Wide Web in order to gather information.

spiderlike more spiderlike most spiderlike adj
spindellik
Resembling or characteristic of a spider.

spiderweb /ˈspaɪ̯dəwɛb/ spiderwebs n
spindelnät spindelväv
The net-like construct of a spider containing sticky strands to catch prey.

spiel /spiːl/ /ʃpiːl/ spiels n
svada
A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade.

spife spifes spives n
kned
A hybrid utensil combining a spoon and a knife.

spike /spaɪk/ spikes n
ax
An ear of corn or grain.
(botany) A kind of inflorescence in which sessile flowers are arranged on an unbranched elongated axis.

spike strip spike strips n
spikmatta

spikelet spikelets n
småax
(botany) A small, or secondary spike, especially one of many in the inflorescence of a grass or sedge.

spikenard /ˈspaɪknɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈspɪknæɹd/ /ˈspɪknɑːɹd/ /ˈspɪknəɹd/ spikenards n
nardus
A perfumed ointment, extracted from the plant Nardostachys jatamansi that belongs to the Valerian family and grows in the Himalayas.

spikes n
dobbsko
A pair of athletic shoes equipped with spikes on the sole and heel for better traction.

spill /spɪl/ spills n
spill
(countable) A mess of something that has been dropped.

spill /spɪl/ v
spilla
(transitive) To drop something so that it spreads out or makes a mess; to accidentally pour.

spill the tea v
spilla teet

spillikins n
plockepinn
A game in which players attempt to remove flat, carved sticks of ivory or wood (the individual spillikins of meaning 1) from a scattered pile without disturbing any stick other than the one currently being removed.

spin /spɪn/ spins n
spinn
(physics) A quantum angular momentum associated with subatomic particles, which also creates a magnetic moment.
skruv spinn
(aviation) A condition of flight where a stalled aircraft is simultaneously pitching, yawing, and rolling in a spinning motion.

spin /spɪn/ v
snurra snurra runt
(ergative) To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
spinna
(transitive) To make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together.

spin dryer spin dryers n
centrifug
A machine in which wet clothes are spun in a cylinder full of holes to remove water from them, taking advantage of centrifugal force.

spin-off spin-offs n
spin-off
(fiction) A fictional work where the protagonist was introduced in a preceding work or at least shares the same setting, often in a different aspect.
The formation of a subsidiary company that continues the operations of part of the parent company; the company so formed.

spinach /ˈspɪnɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈspɪnɪt͡ʃ/ spinaches n
spenat
A particular edible plant, Spinacia oleracea, or its leaves.

spinal cord spinal cords n
ryggmärg
(anatomy) A thick, whitish cord of nerve tissue which is a major part of the vertebrate central nervous system. It extends from the brain stem down through the spine, with nerves branching off to various parts of the body.

spindle /ˈspɪndəl/ spindles n
slända
(spinning) A rod used for spinning and then winding fibres (especially wool), usually consisting of a shaft and a circular whorl positioned at either the upper or lower end of the shaft when suspended vertically from the forming thread.
spindel
A rotary axis of a machine tool or power tool.

spine /spaɪn/ spines n
ryggrad
(figurative) Courage or assertiveness.
Something resembling a backbone, such as a ridge, or a long, central structure from which other structures radiate.
bokrygg rygg
The narrow, bound edge of a book that encloses the inner edges of the pages, facing outwards when the book is on a shelf and typically bearing the title and the author's and publisher's name.
tagg
(zootomy, botany) A pointed, fairly rigid protuberance or needlelike structure on an animal, shell, or plant.

spinel /spɪˈnɛl/ /ˈspɪn.əl/ spinels n
spinell
(mineral) Any of several hard minerals of cubic symmetry that are mixed oxides of magnesium and aluminium and are used as gemstones of various colours.

spineless more spineless most spineless adj
ryggradslös
Having no spines, prickles, or thorns.
Having no spinal column.
Cowardly, uncourageous; lacking character.

spinet /spɪˈnɛt/ /ˈspɪn.ɪt/ spinets n
spinett
(musical instruments) A short, compact harpsichord or piano.

spinning jenny spinning jennies n
jenny jennymaskin
(historical) An early spinning machine having multiple spools.

spinning top spinning tops n
snurra
A toy with a tapering point that can be made to spin on its axis, either with a built-in pump-action handle, with the fingers or with a string.

spinning wheel spinning wheels n
spinnrock
A domestic device for making yarn or thread; having a single spindle and a wheel driven by hand or foot.

spinster /ˈspɪnstə/ /ˈspɪnstɚ/ spinsters n
fröken ungmö
(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.

spiny dogfish spiny dogfish n
pigghaj hå
Squalus acanthias, one of the best known of the dogfish which are members of the family Squalidae in the order Squaliformes

spiny lobster spiny lobsters n
langust
a crustacean superficially resembling a true lobster, belonging to the family Palinuridae.

spiral /ˈspaɪɹəl/ spirals n
spiral
(geometry) A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.

spiral staircase spiral staircases n
spiraltrappa
A staircase in the form of a helix.

spire /spaɪə/ /ˈspaɪ.ə/ /ˈspaɪ.ɚ/ spires n
spira tornspira
(architectural element) A tapering structure built on a roof or tower, especially as one of the central architectural features of a church or cathedral roof. [from 16th c.]

spirit /ˈspiɹɪt/ /ˈspɪɹɪt/ spirits n
ande
The soul of a person or other creature.
ande vålnad
A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form; ghost, fairy, angel.
anda
Enthusiasm.
The manner or style of something.
sprit alkohol
(usually, in the plural) A volatile liquid, such as alcohol. The plural form spirits is a generic term for distilled alcoholic beverages.

spirit level spirit levels n
vattenpass
(tool) A tool employing a chamber with a colored liquid (usually alcohol, hence spirit) and an air bubble, used to determine a horizontal or vertical reference line.

spirited /ˈspɪɹɪtɪd/ more spirited most spirited adj
eldig kraftfull kvick käck livfull livlig
Lively, vigorous, animated or courageous.

spirits /ˈspɪɹɪts/ n
sprit
(chiefly, UK) Distilled alcoholic beverages.

spiritual /ˈspɪɹɪtjʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪ̈t͡ʃul̩/ more spiritual most spiritual adj
andlig
Of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul.

spirituality /ˌspɪɹ.ə.t͡ʃuˈæl.ə.tɪ/ /ˌspɪɹ.ɪ.t͡ʃʉˈæl.ə.tɪ/ [ˌspɪɹ.ə.t͡ʃuˈæl.ə.ɾɪ] [ˌspɪɹ.ɪ.t͡ʃʉˈæl.ə.ɾɪ] spiritualities n
andlighet
The quality or state of being spiritual.

spirometry spirometries n
spirometri
(medicine) The measurement of the volume of air that a person can move into and out of the lungs, using a spirometer.

spit /spɪt/ spits n
spett
A thin metal or wooden rod on which meat is skewered for cooking, often over a fire.
spott
(uncountable) Saliva, especially when expectorated.

spit /spɪt/ v
spotta loska
(ambitransitive) To evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth, etc.

spite /spaɪt/ spites n
illvilja
Ill will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the desire to unjustifiably irritate, annoy, or thwart; a want to disturb or put out another; mild malice

spiteful more spiteful most spiteful spitefuller spitefullest adj
illvillig ondskefull
Filled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to annoy or harm.

spittoon /spɪˈtuːn/ spittoons n
spottkopp spottlåda
A receptacle for spit.

spitz /spɪts/ spitzes n
spets
Any of several Nordic breeds of dog such as the Pomeranian or Samoyed

splake splakes n
splejk
A hybrid fish derived from a male brook trout and a female lake trout

splash /splæʃ/ splashes n
plask
(onomatopoeia) The sound made by an object hitting a liquid.

splash /splæʃ/ v
plaska skvätta stänka
To hit or agitate liquid so that part of it separates from the principal liquid mass.

splatter /ˈsplætɚ/ splatters n
stänk
An uneven shape or mess created by something dispersing on impact.

spleen /spliːn/ spleens n
mjälte
(anatomy, immunology) In vertebrates, including humans, a ductless vascular gland, located in the left upper abdomen near the stomach, which destroys old red blood cells, removes debris from the bloodstream, acts as a reservoir of blood, and produces lymphocytes.
(archaic, except in the set phrase "to vent one's spleen") A bad mood; spitefulness.
(obsolete, rare) A sudden motion or action; a fit; a freak; a whim.
(obsolete) Melancholy; hypochondriacal affections.
A fit of immoderate laughter or merriment.

splendid /ˈsplɛndɪd/ more splendid most splendid splendider splendidest adj
glänsande

splendor /ˈsplɛndə/ /ˈsplɛndɚ/ splendors n
prakt
Magnificent appearance, display or grandeur.

splenomegaly splenomegalies n
splenomegali
(pathology) An enlargement of the spleen.

splice /splaɪs/ splices n
splits
(nautical) A junction or joining of ropes made by splicing them together.
fog förbindning kontakt
(electrical) The electrical and mechanical connection between two pieces of wire or cable.

splice /splaɪs/ v
splitsa
To unite, as two ropes, or parts of a rope, by a particular manner of interweaving the strands, the union being between two ends, or between an end and the body of a rope.
foga sammanfoga
To unite, as spars, timbers, rails, etc., by lapping the two ends together, or by applying a piece which laps upon the two ends, and then binding, or in any way making fast.
förbinda förena sammanfoga
(figuratively) To unite as if splicing.

spline /splaɪn/ splines n
ri-funktion rifunktion spline
A flexible strip of metal or other material, that may be bent into a curve and used in a similar manner to a ruler to draw smooth curves between points.
(mathematics, computing) Any of a number of smooth curves used to join points.

splint /splɪnt/ splints n
skena spjäla
(medicine) A device to immobilize a body part.

splinter /ˈsplɪn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsplɪn.tɚ/ /ˈsplɪnɚ/ [ˈsplɪɾ̃ɚ] splinters n
sticka flisa
A long, sharp fragment of material, often wood.
avknoppning utbrytargrupp utbrytning
A group that formed by splitting off from a larger membership.

split /splɪt/ splits n
spricka
A crack or longitudinal fissure.
fragment
A piece that is split off, or made thin, by splitting; a splinter; a fragment.
hål
(bowling) A result of a first throw that leaves two or more pins standing with one or more pins between them knocked down.

split /splɪt/ v
klyva dela splittra söndra
(transitive, ergative, of something solid) To divide fully or partly along a more or less straight line.
(intransitive, of something solid, particularly wood) To break along the grain fully or partly along a more or less straight line.
dela
(transitive) To share; to divide.
(intransitive) To burst out laughing.
lämna
(transitive, intransitive, slang) To leave.
flytta isär skiljas
(intransitive, of a couple) To separate.

split hairs v
hårklyveri
(idiomatic) To consider or argue about fine details; to worry about minutiae.

split-level split-levels n
souterränghus
A building of this kind.

splits n
spagat
(dance, cheerleading, gymnastics) A maneuver in which the legs are extended straight out and perpendicular to the body, either to the sides or in front and behind.

splurge /splɜːd͡ʒ/ /splɝd͡ʒ/ v
frossa slå på stort
(ambitransitive) To spend lavishly or extravagantly, especially money. [from 1911]

spoil /spɔɪl/ spoils n
byte
(Also in plural: spoils) Plunder taken from an enemy or victim.

spoil /spɔɪl/ v
fördärva
(transitive) To ruin; to damage (something) in some way making it unfit for use. [from 16th c.]
(transitive) To ruin the character of, by overindulgence; to coddle or pamper to excess. [from 17th c.]
(intransitive) Of food, to become bad, sour or rancid; to decay. [from 17th c.]

spoiled /spɔɪld/ more spoiled most spoiled adj
skämd
(of food) That has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.
bortskämd bortklemad
(of a person, usually a child) Having a selfish or greedy character due to pampering.

spoiler /ˈspɔɪ.lə/ /ˈspɔɪ.lɚ/ spoilers n
spoiler
A document, review or comment that discloses the ending or some key surprise or twist in a story, or the internal rules controlling the behaviour of a video game, etc. [from 1970s]
(automotive) A device to reduce lift and increase downforce.

spoils of war n
krigsbyte
Any profits extracted as the result of winning a war or other military activity.

spoilsport /ˈspɔɪl.spɔɹt/ /ˈspɔɪl.spɔːt/ more spoilsport most spoilsport adj
glädjedödare
Like a spoilsport.

spoilt /spɔɪlt/ more spoilt most spoilt adj
förstörd skämd
Of food, that has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.
bortskämd
(of a person, usually a child) Having a selfish or greedy character, especially due to pampering

spoke /spəʊk/ spokes n
eker
A stick inserted into the wheel of a vehicle to keep the wheel from turning.

spoke wrench spoke wrenches n
nippelnyckel
A wrench or tool used to adjust the tension in the spokes of a tension-spoked wheel, such as a typical bicycle wheel.

spokeshave spokeshaves n
skavhyvel spockskiva
A hand tool, mainly for woodworking, used to shape and smooth rods and shafts; often used in carving wheel spokes, chair legs, or arrows.

spokesman spokesmen n
talesman talesperson
One who speaks as the voice of another person or a group of people.

spokesperson /ˈspəʊkspɜːɹsən/ spokespeople spokespersons n
talesperson
A person who acts as the voice of another person or a group of people.

spokeswoman spokeswomen n
taleskvinna
A woman who speaks as the voice of a group of people.

spondee /ˈspɒndi/ spondees n
spondé
(poetry) A word or metrical foot of two syllables, either both long or both stressed.

sponge /spʌnd͡ʒ/ sponges n
tvättsvamp svamp
(countable) A piece of porous material used for washing (originally made from the invertebrates, now often made of plastic).
snylta
(slang) A person who takes advantage of the generosity of others (abstractly imagined to absorb or soak up the money or efforts of others like a sponge).

sponge /spʌnd͡ʒ/ v
parasitera snylta tatta
(intransitive, slang) To take advantage of the kindness of others.

sponge cake sponge cakes n
sockerkaka
A light, soft, baked dessert (commonly layered with cream and jam) that is typically made with flour, sugar, baking powder and eggs, and has a firm, yet well aerated structure, similar to that of a sea sponge.

sponsor /ˈspɑn.sɚ/ /ˈspɒn.sə/ sponsoress sponsors n
fadder gudfar gudmor
A person or organisation with some sort of responsibility for another person or organisation, especially where the responsibility has a religious, legal, or financial aspect.
sponsor
One that pays all or part of the cost of an event, a publication, or a media program, usually in exchange for advertising time.

sponsor /ˈspɑn.sɚ/ /ˈspɒn.sə/ v
sponsra
(transitive) To be a sponsor for.

spontaneity /ˈspɒn.tə.neɪ.ə.ti/ spontaneities n
spontanitet
(uncountable) The quality of being spontaneous.

spontaneous /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ more spontaneous most spontaneous adj
spontan
Self-generated; happening without any apparent external cause.
Done by one's own free choice, or without planning.
Proceeding from natural feeling or native tendency without external or conscious constraint.
Arising from a momentary impulse.
reflexmässig
Controlled and directed internally; self-active; spontaneous movement characteristic of living things.

spontaneous combustion spontaneous combustions n
självantändning
Combustion without an external source of heat.

spook /spuːk/ spooks n
spöke
(informal) A ghost or phantom.
osalig ande spöke
(blackjack, slang) A player who engages in hole carding by attempting to glimpse the dealer's hole card when the dealer checks under an ace or a 10 to see if a blackjack is present.

spook /spuːk/ v
skrämma
(transitive) To frighten or make nervous (especially by startling).

spooky /spuːki/ spookier spookiest adj
spöklik
(informal) Eerie, or suggestive of ghosts or the supernatural.

spool /spuːl/ spools n
spole
A reel; a device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle.

spoon /spun/ /spuːn/ spoons n
sked
An implement for eating or serving; a scooped utensil whose long handle is straight, in contrast to a ladle.
slev
An implement for stirring food while being prepared; a wooden spoon.

spoon /spun/ /spuːn/ v
sleva
To serve using a spoon; to transfer (something) with a spoon.
skeda
(intransitive, dated) To flirt; to make advances; to court, to interact romantically or amorously.

spoon lure spoon lures n
skeddrag
(fishing) An oblong, concave lure, usually of metal or shell, shaped like the bowl of a spoon.

spoon-feed /ˈspunˌfid/ /ˈspuːnfiːd/ v
dalta klema mata skedmata
(intransitive) To help somebody (usually a baby or elder) to eat using a spoon; to feed using a spoon.
dalta klema skedmata
(ambitransitive) To explain (something, to someone) in simple words; to explain (it, to them) in words of one syllable; to spell (it) out (for them).

spoonbill spoonbills n
skedstork
Any of various large, long-legged wading birds in the ibis family Threskiornithidae, that have a large, flat, spatulate bill.

spoonful /ˈspuːnfəl/ /ˈspuːnfʊl/ /ˈspʌnfʊl/ spoonfuls spoonsful n
sked
The amount that a spoon will hold, either level or heaped.

spoor /spɔɹ/ /spʊə/ /spʊɹ/ spoors n
spår
The track, trail, droppings or scent of an animal.

sporadic /spəˈɹæd.ɪk/ more sporadic most sporadic adj
sporadisk
Rare and scattered in occurrence.
Exhibiting random behavior; patternless.

spore /spo(ː)ɹ/ /spoə/ /spɔɹ/ /spɔː/ spores n
spor
A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions.

spork /spoəɹk/ /spɔɹk/ /spɔːk/ sporks n
skaffel
An eating utensil shaped like a spoon, the bowl of which is divided into tines like those of a fork, and so has the function of both implements; some sporks have a serrated edge so they can also function as a knife.

sporophyte sporophytes n
sporofyt
(botany) A plant (or the diploid phase in its life cycle) which produces spores by meiosis in order to produce gametophytes.

sport /spo(ː)ɹt/ /spoət/ /spɔɹt/ /spɔː/ /spɔːt/ sports n
sport idrott
(countable) Any activity that uses physical exertion or skills competitively under a set of rules that is not based on aesthetics.

sport /spo(ː)ɹt/ /spoət/ /spɔɹt/ /spɔː/ /spɔːt/ v
sporta visa upp
(transitive) To display; to have as a notable feature.

sport utility vehicle sport utility vehicles n
SUV stadsjeep
A passenger vehicle which combines the towing capacity of a pickup truck with the passenger-carrying space of a minivan or station wagon together with on- or off-road ability.

sports bra sports bras n
sport-bh sportbehå
A type of bra that is more supportive than an everyday bra, worn when practising sports or other physical activities.

sports car sports cars n
sportbil
An automobile designed for high speed and power, tight handling, and flashy looks.

sports club sports clubs n
idrottsförening sportklubb

sports drink sports drinks n
sportdryck
(sports) A drink whose purpose is to replenish the body's water and energy levels when doing exercise.

sports hall sports halls n
idrottshall
A building, or a room in a building, especially in a school, with facilities to play indoor sports.

sportsman sportsmen n
idrottsman idrottare
(UK) A man who engages in sports; an athlete.

sportsmanlike /ʌnˈspɔɹts.mən.laɪk/ /ʌnˈspɔːts.mən.laɪk/ more sportsmanlike most sportsmanlike adj
sportsmannamässig
Demonstrating good sportsmanship, behaving in an honorable and appropriate manner.

sportsperson /spoɹtspɝsən/ /spɔətspɜːsən/ /spɔɹtspɝsən/ /spɔːspɜːsən/ /spɔːtspɜːsən/ sportspeople sportspersons n
idrottare
Someone who plays sport, regardless of gender.

sportswoman sportswomen n
idrottskvinna
(UK) A woman who engages in sports; a female athlete.

sporty /ˈspo(ː)ɹti/ /ˈspoəti/ /ˈspɔɹti/ /ˈspɔːti/ sportier sportiest adj
sportig
Fond of sports.
Suitable for use in sport.
stylish with a fun, bold, vibrant quality or appearance.

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ spots n
fläck prick
A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.
fläck
A stain or disfiguring mark.
plats ställe
A location or area.
spotlight
A bright lamp; a spotlight.

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ v
fläcka ner
(ambitransitive) To stain; to leave a spot (on).

spot card spot cards n
hacka
(card games, US) A playing card which is not a picture card; a card of low value.

spot date spot dates n
avista
(accounting) the normal settlement day when the transaction is carried out as soon as practical, i.e. "on the spot".

spotless more spotless most spotless adj
fläckfri
Impeccable and free from blemish.

spotlight spotlights n
spotlight strålkastare
A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
slagljus strålkastarljus
(by extension) The circle of light shed by a spotlight.
rampljus strålkastarljus
(figurative) The center of attention; the highlight or most important part.

spotted dragonet spotted dragonets n
fläckig sjökock
A fish of the species Callionymus maculatus.

spotted fever spotted fevers n
fläckfeber
(pathology) any of various diseases causing fever and spots on the skin

spotted flycatcher spotted flycatchers n
grå flugsnappare
A small passerine bird found in Europe, Asia, and Africa, Muscicapa striata.

spotted hyena spotted hyenas n
fläckig hyena
Crocuta crocuta, largest of the hyena species.

spotted nutcracker spotted nutcrackers n
nötkråka
Nucifraga caryocatactes, a passerine bird slightly larger than the Eurasian jay.

spotted redshank spotted redshanks n
svartsnäppa
Tringa erythropus, a species of wader.

spotted sandpiper spotted sandpipers n
fläckdrillsnäppa
Actitis macularius, a small wading bird.

spotted whistling duck spotted whistling ducks n
fläckig visseland
A species of whistling duck, Dendrocygna guttata (family Anatidae), of the Philippines, Indonesia, New Guinea, and northern Australia.

spotted wolffish spotted wolffish spotted wolffishes n
fläckig havskatt
A North Atlantic species of wolffish, Anarhichas minor.

spotter /ˈspɑ.tɚ/ /ˈspɒt.ə/ spotters n
spanare spotter utkik
(weightlifting, gymnastics, climbing) One who supervises a person performing an activity, in order to help them should they be unable to complete it.
förman
(US) A person who gives directions for a crane or vehicle (that is challenging to navigate) from a different point of view to the moved load.
Stenella-delfin
Dolphins of the genus Stenella, and specifically Stenella attenuata distinguished from the streaker (Stenella coeruleoalba) and the spinner (Stenella longirostris).

spotting scope spotting scopes n
tubkikare
A compact high-power monocular telescope optimized for detailed observation of distant objects such as wildlife or the strike of a bullet on a target.

spouse /spaʊ̯s/ /spaʊ̯z/ spouses n
äkta maka äkta make
A person in a marriage or marital relationship.

spout /spaʊt/ /spʌʊt/ spouts n
pip hällpip
A tube or lip through which liquid or steam is poured or discharged.
stråle
A stream of liquid.

sprain /spɹeɪn/ v
stuka
To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation

sprat /spɹæt/ sprat sprats n
skarpsill
Any of various small, herring-like, marine fish in the genus Sprattus, in the family Clupeidae.

spray /spɹeɪ/ sprays n
sprayburk sprejburk
(countable) A pressurized container; an atomizer.

spray bottle spray bottles n
sprayflaska sprejflaska
An unpressurized canister equipped with a sprayer that is operated by pressing a handle; used e.g. for detergents.

spray paint spray paints n
sprayfärg sprejfärg
paint applied in the form of a spray, especially from an aerosol can.

spray paint v
sprutlackera sprutmåla
To apply paint in the form of a spray, especially from an aerosol can.

spread /spɹɛd/ spreads n
(bredbart) pålägg
(bread, etc.) Any form of food designed to be spread, such as butters or jams.
bokuppslag mittuppslag tidningsuppslag uppslag
Two facing pages in a book, newspaper etc.
spridning
A numerical difference.
spridning vidgning
(trading, finance) The purchase of a futures contract of one delivery month against the sale of another futures delivery month of the same commodity.

spread /spɹɛd/ v
sprida sträcka vidga
(transitive) To extend (individual rays, limbs etc.); to stretch out in varying or opposing directions. [from 13th c.]
sprida skingra
(transitive) To disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area. [from 13th c.]
sprida utsprida
(transitive) To disseminate; to cause to proliferate, to make (something) widely known or present. [from 14th c.]
sprida
(intransitive) To take up a larger area or space; to expand, be extended. [from 14th c.]
breda sprida bre
(transitive) To smear, to distribute in a thin layer. [from 16th c.]

spread like wildfire v
sprida sig som en löpeld sprida sig som en präriebrand
(intransitive, simile) To spread or disseminate rapidly or uncontrollably.

spreadable /ˈspɹɛdəbəl/ more spreadable most spreadable adj
bredbar
Capable of being spread.

spreading /ˈspɹɛdɪŋ/ spreadings n
spridning
The act by which something is spread.

spreadsheet /ˈspɹɛd.ʃit/ /ˈspɹɛd.ʃiːt/ spreadsheets n
kalkylark kalkylprogram
(computing) A computer application for organization, analysis, and storage of data in tabular form.
tabelldokument
A document created with such an application.
kalkylark
(dated) A sheet of paper, marked with a grid, in which financial data is recorded and totals calculated manually.

sprig /spɹɪɡ/ sprigs n
kvist
A small shoot or twig of a tree or other plant; a spray.
bladornament
An ornament resembling a small shoot or twig.

spring /spɹɪŋ/ springs n
källa
(astronomy) The period from the moment of vernal equinox (around March 21 in the Northern Hemisphere) to the moment of the summer solstice (around June 21); the equivalent periods reckoned in other cultures and calendars.
vår
(countable) The season of the year in temperate regions in which plants spring from the ground and into bloom and dormant animals spring to life.
fjäder
A mechanical device made of flexible or coiled material that exerts force and attempts to spring back when bent, compressed, or stretched.

spring cleaning spring cleanings n
vårstädning
A systematic cleaning of a residence at the end of winter
storstädning
(by extension) A systematic cleaning, reorganization, or weeding out of a system

spring onion spring onions n
salladslök piplök
A species of onion (Allium fistulosum) from Asia, with slender bulbs.

spring roll spring rolls n
vårrulle
A type of savoury food consisting of shredded vegetables wrapped in a pancake made from rice flour and then fried.

springboard springboards n
språngbräda svikt trampolin
A diving board consisting of a flexible, springy, cantilevered platform, used for diving into water.
språngbräda
(gymnastics) A small platform on springs and usually hinged at one end, used to launch or vault onto other equipment.
(figuratively) Anything that gives a person or thing energy or impulse, or that serves to launch or begin something.

springbok /ˈspɹɪŋ.bɒk/ /ˈspɹɪŋ.bɔk/ springbok springboks n
springbock
A small, fast antelope native to southern Africa, Antidorcas marsupialis.

springwater springwaters n
källvatten
Water originating from a spring.
Water that is purportedly, and marketed as, originating from a spring, but is mostly or entirely filtered or tap water.

springy /ˈspɹɪŋi/ springier springiest adj
elastisk
That returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc.

sprinkle /ˈspɹɪŋkəl/ v
strila
(transitive) To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).
strössla
(transitive) To cover (an object) by sprinkling a substance on to it.
dugga duggregna strila
(intransitive) To rain very lightly outside.

sprinkler /ˈspɹiŋklɚ/ sprinklers n
sprinkler
Anything that sprinkles.
A heat-activated device that sprays water in the event of a fire, usually mounted on a ceiling.
sprinkler vattenspridare
An irrigation device that sprays water into the air whilst moving back and forth.

sprinkles /ˈspɹɪŋkl̩z/ n
strössel
Small candy or sugar pieces that are sprinkled over other confections.

sprint /spɹɪnt/ sprints n
sprinterlopp
A short race at top speed.

sprint /spɹɪnt/ v
sprinta
(ambitransitive) To run, cycle, etc. at top speed for a short period.

sprite /spɹaɪt/ sprites n
sprite
(computer graphics) A two-dimensional image or animation that is integrated into a larger scene.

spritsail spritsails n
sprisegel
(nautical) A form of three- or four-sided fore-and-aft sail and its rig, supporting the leech of the sail by means of a sprit.

sprocket /spɹɒkɪt/ sprockets n
drev kedjehjul tandhjul tandkrans
(mechanical engineering) A toothed wheel that enmeshes with a chain or other perforated band.
(usually, in the plural) The tooth of such a wheel.

sprout /spɹaʊt/ /spɹʌʊt/ sprouts n
skott brodd
A new growth on a plant, whether from seed or other parts.

sprout /spɹaʊt/ /spɹʌʊt/ v
gro
(gardening, intransitive) To grow from seed; to germinate.

spruce /spɹuːs/ sprucer sprucest adj
elegant flott stilig
(comparable) Smart, trim, and elegant in appearance; fastidious (said of a person).

spruce /spɹuːs/ spruce spruces n
gran
Any of various large coniferous evergreen trees or shrubs from the genus Picea, found in northern temperate and boreal regions; originally and more fully spruce fir.
gran granträ
(uncountable) The wood of a spruce.
gran-
(used attributively) Made of the wood of the spruce.

spruce grouse spruce grouses n
granjärpe
A medium-sized grouse closely associated with the coniferous boreal forests or taiga of North America (Dendrapagus canadensis, syn. Falcipennis canadensis).

spunk /spʌŋk/ spunks n
sagge sarre
(uncountable, chiefly, UK, vulgar, slang) Semen.

spunk /spʌŋk/ v
sagga sarra satsa
(intransitive, slang, vulgar) To ejaculate.

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ spurs n
sporre
A rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for the purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight.
(figurative) Anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does a horse.
An appendage or spike pointing rearward, near the foot, for instance that of a rooster.
A spiked iron worn by seamen upon the bottom of the boot, to enable them to stand upon the carcass of a whale to strip off the blubber.

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ v
sporra
(transitive) To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.
(transitive) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object

spurge /spɜːd͡ʒ/ /spɝd͡ʒ/ spurges n
törel
Any plant of the genus Euphorbia, a diverse genus of over 2,000 species.

spurious /ˈspjɔ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspjʊ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspjʊə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspʊ.ɹi.əs/ more spurious most spurious adj
falsk oäkta förfalskad
False, not authentic, not genuine.
oäkta
(archaic) Bastardly, illegitimate.

spurn /spɜːn/ /spɝn/ v
avvisa förkasta försmå
(ambitransitive) To reject disdainfully; contemn; scorn.

spurt /spɜːt/ /spɝt/ spurts n
spurt
A sudden brief burst of, or increase in, speed, effort, activity, emotion or development.

spurt /spɜːt/ /spɝt/ v
spruta
(transitive) To cause to gush out suddenly or violently in a stream or jet.
spurta
(intransitive) To make a strong effort for a short period of time.

sputnik /ˈspʊtnɪk/ /ˈspʌtnɪk/ sputniks n
sputnik
(historical) Any of a series of Soviet robotic space satellites, especially the first one in 1957.

spy /spaɪ/ spies n
spion
A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).

spy /spaɪ/ v
spionera
(intransitive) To act as a spy.

spyglass spyglasses n
kikare
A small portable telescope.

spyplane spyplanes n
spaningsflygplan spaningsflyg spaningsplan
A military aircraft used for surveillance.

spyware n
spionprogram
(Internet) Programs that surreptitiously monitor and report the actions of a computer user. [from 1990s]

squab /ˈskwɑb/ /ˈskwɒb/ squabs n
duvunge
(sometimes, attributive) A baby pigeon, dove, or chicken.
råkunge
A baby rook.
soffkudde
A thick cushion, especially a flat one covering the seat of a chair or sofa.

squabble /ˈskwɑːbl/ /ˈskwɒbl/ squabbles n
bjäbb kiv käbbel
A minor fight or argument.

squabble /ˈskwɑːbl/ /ˈskwɒbl/ v
käbbla
(intransitive) To participate in a minor fight or argument; to quarrel.

squabbling squabblings n
käbbel

squacco /ˈskwækoʊ/ /ˈskwækəʊ/ squaccos n
rallhäger
A species of pond heron, Ardeola ralloides, which is small, and brown and white in colour; it is found in Asia, Northern Africa, and Southern Europe. [from mid 18th c.]

squad /ˈskwɑd/ /ˈskwɒd/ squads n
trupp
A group of people organized for some common purpose, usually of about ten members.
A unit of tactical military personnel, or of police officers, usually of about ten members.
trupp lag
(cricket, soccer, rugby) A group of potential players from whom a starting team and substitutes are chosen.

squadron /ˈskwɒd.ɹən/ squadrons n
skvadron
(military, historical, army) A body of cavalry comprising two companies or troops, averaging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred soldiers.
eskader
(military, navy) A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer
(military, air force) A tactical air force unit; consists of at least two flights; multiple squadrons make up a group or wing (depending on particular air force).

squall /ˈskwɔːl/ squalls n
kastby stormby
(often, nautical) A sudden storm, as found in a squall line.

squall /ˈskwɔːl/ v
skrika skråla
To cry or wail loudly.

squalor /ˈskwɑlɚ/ /ˈskwɒlə(ɹ)/ squalors n
smuts elände lort misär snusk
Filthiness and degradation, as from neglect or poverty

squamous /ˈskweɪ.məs/ /ˈskwɑː.məs/ more squamous most squamous adj
fjällig
Covered with, made of, or resembling scales; scaly.

squander /ˈskwɑn.dɚ/ /ˈskwɒnd.ə/ [ˈskwɒnd.ə] [ˈskʷɑn.dɚ] v
slösa
To waste, lavish, splurge; to spend lavishly or profusely; to dissipate.

square /skweə(ɹ)/ /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛː(ɹ)/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ squarer squarest adj
kvadratisk fyrkantig
Shaped like a square (the polygon).
vinkelrät mot
Forming a right angle (90°).
kvadrat- kvadrat
Used in the names of units of area formed by multiplying a unit of length by itself.
fyrkantig
(slang, derogatory) Socially conventional; boring.

square /skweə(ɹ)/ /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛː(ɹ)/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ squares n
kvadrat torg fyrkant ruta
(printing) A certain number of lines, forming a portion of a column, nearly square; used chiefly in reckoning the prices of advertisements in newspapers.
ruta fyrkant
A cell in a grid.
vinkelhake
An L- or T-shaped tool used to place objects or draw lines at right angles.
torg plats
An open space or park, often in the center of a town, not necessarily square in shape, often containing trees, seating and other features pleasing to the eye.
kvadrat
(mathematics) The product of a number or quantity multiplied by itself; the second power of a number, value, term or expression.
(real estate) A unit of measurement of area, equal to a 10 foot by 10 foot square, i.e. 100 square feet or roughly 9.3 square metres. Used in real estate for the size of a house or its rooms, though progressively being replaced by square metres in metric countries such as Australia.
brädgård fyrkant
(British) The symbol # on a telephone; hash.

square /skweə(ɹ)/ /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛː(ɹ)/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ v
kvadrera
(transitive, mathematics) Of a value, term, or expression, to multiply by itself; to raise to the second power.

square bracket square brackets n
hakparentes
Either of a pair of symbols, [ ], used for various purposes, e.g. to enclose text inserted or replaced by an editor, and to indicate various mathematical operations.

square centimeter square centimeters n
kvadratcentimeter
(American spelling) A unit of area equal to that of a square of sides 1 centimeter.

square foot square feet n
kvadratfot
A unit of area equal to the area of a square whose sides are one foot long.

square kilometre square kilometres n
kvadratkilometer
Standard unit of area, symbol km2, equal to the area of a square whose sides are one kilometre long; 106 square metres.

square matrix square matrices square matrixes n
kvadratisk matris
(linear algebra) A matrix having the same number of rows as columns.

square metre square metres n
kvadratmeter kvm
(British spelling) A standard unit of area equal to the area of a square whose sides are one metre long (that is, an area one meter square) Symbol: m2

square number square numbers n
kvadrattal
(mathematics) Any integer which is the product of some integer with the integer itself.

square piano square pianos n
taffel

square root square roots n
kvadratrot
(mathematics) The number which, when squared, yields another number.

square sail square sails n
råsegel
(nautical) A sail bent to a horizontal yard set athwartships.

square wave square waves n
fyrkantsvåg fyrkantvåg
(maths, engineering, signal processing) A function or waveform that alternates regularly and instantaneously between two levels.

squared adj
kvadrat
(mathematics) Raised to the second power.

squarely /ˈskwɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈskwɛɹ.li/ more squarely most squarely adv
kvadratiskt
(geometry) In the shape of a square; at right angles.

squark /skwɑːk/ squarks n
skvark
(particle) A hypothetical supersymmetric counterpart to a quark, having a spin of zero instead of one-half.

squash /skwɑʃ/ /skwɒʃ/ /skwɔɹʃ/ /skwɔʃ/ squash squashes n
squash
(uncountable) A sport played in a walled court with a soft rubber ball and bats like tennis racquets.
(slang, professional wrestling) An extremely one-sided, usually short, match.
courgette squash zucchini
(botany, countable) A plant and its fruit of any of a few species of the genus Cucurbita, or gourd kind.

squash ball squash balls n
squashboll
A small rubber ball used in the game of squash.

squash court squash courts n
squashbana
A four-walled court used for playing squash.

squash racket squash rackets n
squashracket
A type of bat used to hit the ball in the game of squash.

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ /skwɔt/ squatter squattest adj
låg
Relatively short or low, and thick or broad.
sitta på huk
Sitting on one's heels; sitting close to the ground; cowering or crouching.

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ /skwɔt/ squats n
huk
A position assumed by bending deeply at the knees while resting on one's feet.
knäböj
(exercise) Any of various modes of callisthenic exercises performed by moving the body and bending at least one knee.
(weightlifting) A specific exercise in weightlifting performed by bending deeply at the knees and then rising (back squat), especially with a barbell resting across the shoulders (barbell back squat).
ockuperad byggnad
A building occupied without permission, as practiced by a squatter.

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ /skwɔt/ v
sitta på huk ockupera
To sit close to the ground; to stoop, or lie close to the ground, for example to escape observation.

squatter /ˈskwɑtɚ/ /ˈskwɒtə/ squatters n
husockupant ockupant
One who occupies a building or land without title or permission. [From 1788.]

squeak /skwiːk/ v
pipa
(intransitive) To emit a short, high-pitched sound.
gola
(intransitive, slang) To inform, to squeal.

squeal /skwil/ /skwiːl/ squeals n
skri skrik
A high-pitched sound, such as the scream of a child or a female person, or noisy worn-down brake pads.

squeal /skwil/ /skwiːl/ v
gola tjalla skrika
(intransitive, slang) To give sensitive information about someone to a third party; to rat on someone.

squeal like a stuck pig v
skrika som en stucken gris
(simile) To utter loud, high-pitched squeals.

squeamish /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/ more squeamish most squeamish adj
mjäkig pjoskig äckelmagad
Easily shocked, sickened or frightened; tending to be nauseated or nervous; oversensitive.

squeegee /skwiːˈd͡ʒiː/ /ˈskwiˌd͡ʒi/ /ˈskwiːd͡ʒiː/ squeegees n
fönsterskrapa skrapa
(nautical) A long-handled tool used on ships for swabbing the decks and spreading protective coatings. [1844]

squeegee /skwiːˈd͡ʒiː/ /ˈskwiˌd͡ʒi/ /ˈskwiːd͡ʒiː/ v
skrapa
(ambitransitive) To use a squeegee. [1883]

squeeze /skwiːz/ squeezes n
kläm knipa
(figuratively) A difficult position.
klapp kram
A hug or other affectionate grasp.

squeeze /skwiːz/ v
krama ur
krama klämma trycka
(transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
klämma tränga
(ambitransitive) To fit into a tight place.
lirka slita
(transitive) To remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty.
dra slita
(transitive) To put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices.

squelch /ˈskwɛlt͡ʃ/ squelches n
klafs
(countable) A squelching sound.

squelch /ˈskwɛlt͡ʃ/ v
hejda hindra stoppa
(transitive, US) To halt, stop, eliminate, stamp out, or put down, often suddenly or by force.
klafsa
(intransitive, British) To make a sucking, splashing noise as when walking on muddy ground.
(intransitive, British) To walk or step through a substance such as mud.

squid /skwɪd/ squid squids n
bläckfisk
Any of several carnivorous marine cephalopod mollusks, of the order Teuthida, having a mantle, eight arms, and a pair of tentacles
A fishhook with a piece of bright lead, bone, or other substance fastened on its shank to imitate a squid.
(US, military, slang, mildly, pejorative) A sailor in the Navy.
(UK, slang, humorous, rare) A quid; one pound sterling.

squiggly /ˈskwɪɡli/ squigglier squiggliest adj
snirklig
(informal) Not straight; wavy and irregular.

squill /skwɪl/ squills n
blåstjärna scilla
A European bulbous liliaceous plant, of the genus Scilla, used in medicine for its acrid, expectorant, diuretic, and emetic properties

squinch /skwɪnt͡ʃ/ squinches n
trompe
(architecture) A structure constructed between two adjacent walls to aid in the transition from a polygonal to a circular structure, as when a dome is constructed on top of a square room.

squint /skwɪnt/ v
kisa
(intransitive) To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight, or as a threatening expression.
snegla
(intransitive) To look or glance sideways.
skela
(intransitive) To look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions; to suffer from strabismus.

squircle squircles n
kvirkel
(algebraic geometry) A closed quartic curve having properties intermediate between those of a square and a circle.

squire /ˈskwaɪə/ /ˈskwaɪɚ/ squires n
vapendragare väpnare
A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.

squirm /skwɜːm/ /skwɝm/ v
skruva
To twist in discomfort, especially from shame or embarrassment.

squirrel /ˈskwɝl/ /ˈskwɝl̩/ /ˈskwɝəl/ /ˈskwɪɹl̩/ /ˈskwɪɹəl/ /ˈskwʌɹəl/ squirrels n
ekorre
Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae distinguished by their large bushy tail.

squirrel monkey squirrel monkeys n
dödskalleapa ekorrapa
(zoology, primatology) Any of several small New World monkeys, of the genus Saimiri, that live in Central and South America.

squirt /skwɜːt/ /skwɝt/ squirts n
spruta
An instrument from which a liquid is forcefully ejected in a small, quick stream.
sprut
A small, quick stream; a jet.

squirt gun squirt guns n
vattenpistol
A toy gun used to shoot water.

squirting cucumber squirting cucumbers n
sprutgurka
The plant Ecballium elaterium, a member of the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae)

squishy /ˈskwɪʃi/ more squishy most squishy squishier squishiest adj
geggig
(of an object or substance) Yielding easily to pressure; very soft; especially, soft and wet, as mud.

sriracha /səˈrɑ.t͡ʃɑ/ /səˈrɑ.t͡ʃə/ /sɪˈræ.t͡ʃə/ /sɪˈrɑ.t͡ʃɑ/ /sɪˈrɑ.t͡ʃə/ /ˈsɪˌrɑ.t͡ʃɑ/ srirachas n
sriracha srirachasås
A Thai-style hot sauce, typically made from sun-ripened chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt.

st interjection
hyss sch
Expressing a sudden desire for silence.

stab /stæb/ stabs n
stick hugg
An act of stabbing or thrusting with an object.

stab /stæb/ v
sticka
(transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.

stab in the back stabs in the back n
hugg i ryggen
An act of betrayal or treachery.

stab in the back v
hugga i ryggen
(idiomatic) To betray (somebody).

stability /stəˈbɪlɪti/ [stəˈbɪlɪɾi] stabilities n
stabilitet
The condition of being stable or in equilibrium, and thus resistant to change.
The tendency to recover from perturbations.

stabilization /ˌsteɪ.bəl.aɪz.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsteɪ.bəl.ɪz.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ stabilizations n
stabilisering
(uncountable) The process of stabilizing.

stabilizer stabilizers n
stödhjul
An additional wheel on a bicycle to keep it upright to assist a learner.

stable /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈsteɪbl̩/ more stable most stable stabler stablest adj
stabil
Relatively unchanging, steady, permanent; firmly fixed or established; consistent; not easily moved, altered, or destroyed.

stable /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈsteɪbl̩/ stables n
stall häststall
A building, wing or dependency set apart and adapted for lodging and feeding (and training) ungulates, especially horses.

stable boy stable boys n
stalledräng
A boy or young man who attends in a stable.

stablemaster stablemasters n
stallgreve tallmästare
The person in charge of a stable.

stack /stæk/ stacks n
stack
A pile of similar objects, each directly on top of the last.
(computing, often with "the") A stack data structure stored in main memory that is manipulated during machine language procedure call related instructions.

stack /stæk/ v
stapla trava stacka
(transitive) To arrange in a stack, or to add to an existing stack.

stadion stadia stadions n
stadion
(historical) A Greek unit of distance based on standardized footraces, equivalent to about 185.4 metres.

stadium /ˈsteɪ.di.əm/ stadia stadiums n
stadion
A venue where sporting events are held.

stadtholder /ˈstadˌhəʊldə/ /ˈstatˌhəʊldə/ /ˈstædˌhoʊldɚ/ /ˈstætˌhoʊldɚ/ stadtholders n
ståthållare
(historical) The chief magistrate, then later, hereditary chief of state of the Dutch Republic.
(historical) An office formerly held by Danish and Swedish officials, best translated as governor-general.

staff /stæf/ /stɑːf/ [staf] [steəf] [stäːf] [stæf] [stɐːf] [stɑːf] [stɛəf] staff staffs staves n
stav
(plural staffs or staves) A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking.
notrad rad
(music, plural staffs or staves) A series of horizontal lines on which musical notes are written; a stave.
personal
(engineering) An arbor, as of a wheel or a pinion of a watch.

staff /stæf/ /stɑːf/ [staf] [steəf] [stäːf] [stæf] [stɐːf] [stɑːf] [stɛəf] v
bemanna besätta
(transitive) To supply (a business, volunteer organization, etc.) with employees or staff members.

stag /stæɡ/ stags n
hjort hjorthane
(countable) An adult male deer, especially a red deer.

stag beetle stag beetles n
ekoxe
Any of numerous large beetles of the family Lucanidae, the males having elaborate mandibles resembling the antlers of a stag
especially, the largest beetle in the UK, of species Lucanus cervus.

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ stages n
etapp
A phase.
scen
(by extension) One of the portions of a device (such as a rocket or thermonuclear weapon) which are used or activated in a particular order, one after another.
(video games) A level; one of the sequential areas making up the game.
scen etage
(geology) The succession of rock strata laid down in a single age on the geologic time scale.

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ v
iscensätta framföra uppföra
(transitive) To produce on a stage, to perform a play.
iscensätta
To demonstrate in a deceptive manner.
genomföra
(transitive) To orchestrate; to carry out.

stage diving stage divings n
stagedivande stagediving
The practice of jumping from the stage in a rock concert to be caught and carried aloft by the crowd.

stage fright n
rampfeber scenskräck
(uncountable) A state of nervousness about performing some action in front of a group of people, on or off of a stage; nerves; a lack of self-assurance before an audience.

stage manager stage managers n
inspicient inspelningsledare
A person responsible for the organization of a stage production, and who is in charge of the stage during the performance

stage race stage races n
etapplopp
(cycle racing) A multi-day cycle race consisting of a series of separate races (called stages) of various types (road races, criteriums, time trials) usually held one stage per day and all linked together by the general classification (GC).

stage-coach /ˈsteɪdʒ.koʊtʃ/ /ˈsteɪdʒ.kəʊtʃ/ stage-coaches n
diligens postdiligens
(historical) A horse-drawn coach that runs routinely between two destinations to transport passengers and mail.

stagehand stagehands n
scenarbetare
A person who works behind the scenes at a theatre or in other theatrical media.

stagflation /stæɡˈfleɪʃən/ stagflations n
stagflation
(economics) Inflation accompanied by stagnant growth, unemployment or recession.

stagger /ˈstæɡə/ /ˈstæɡɚ/ staggers n
stappla
An unsteady movement of the body in walking or standing as if one were about to fall; a reeling motion.

stagger /ˈstæɡə/ /ˈstæɡɚ/ v
ragla vackla
(intransitive) In standing or walking, to sway from one side to the other as if about to fall; to stand or walk unsteadily; to reel or totter.
vackla
(transitive) To cause to doubt and waver; to make to hesitate; to make less steady or confident; to shock.

stagger breathe v
körandas
(music, intransitive) within a choir or wind instrument ensemble, to breathe independently so that no breath gaps can be heard in favour of a continuous sound effect

stagger breathing n
körandning
(music) a technique for choir singers and wind instrument players as part of an ensemble, by which no breath gaps can be heard in favour of a continuous sound effect

stagnant /ˈstæɡnənt/ more stagnant most stagnant adj
stagnerande statisk stillastående
Lacking freshness, motion, or flow; decaying through stillness.

stagnate /ˈstæɡneɪt/ v
stagnera
To cease to develop, advance, or change; to become idle.

stagnation /stæɡˈneɪʃən/ stagnations n
stagnation
Inactivity.

staid /sted/ /steɪd/ staider staidest adj
lugn stadgad stadig
Not capricious or impulsive; sedate, serious, sober.

stain /steɪn/ stains n
fläck
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
bets
A substance used to soak into a surface and colour it.

stain /steɪn/ v
fläcka sätta en fläck på sätta fläckar på
(transitive) To discolor, as by spilling or other contact with a fluid or substance.
(intransitive) To become stained; to take a stain.
To cause to seem inferior or soiled by comparison.

stained glass stained glasses n
glasmålning
Glass that has been coloured, either by painting or by fusing pigments into its structure.

stainless adj
rostfri
Describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration.

stainless steel stainless steels n
rostfritt stål
An alloy of iron and chromium that resists corrosion.

stair /stɛə/ /stɛɚ/ stairs n
trappsteg
A single step in a staircase.
trappa
A series of steps; a staircase.

staircase /ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/ staircases n
trappa
A flight of stairs; a stairway.

stairs /ˈstɛəz/ /ˈstɛɹz/ n
trappa
A contiguous set of steps connecting two floors.

stairwell stairwells n
trappuppgång trapphus
A shaft in a multi-story building enclosing a stairway or staircase.

stake /steɪk/ stakes n
påle stör
A piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay.
påle
(with definite article) The piece of timber to which a person condemned to death was affixed to be burned.

stakeholder /ˈsteɪkˌhoʊl.dɚ/ /ˈsteɪkˌhəʊl.də/ /ˈstæɪkˌhəʉl.də/ stakeholders n
berörda parter intressent
(business) A person or organisation with a legitimate interest in a given situation, action or enterprise.

stakeout stakeouts n
span spaning
The act of watching a location and/or people, generally covertly.

stalactite /stəˈlækˌtaɪt/ /ˈstæl.əkˌtaɪt/ stalactites n
stalaktit
(geology) A secondary mineral deposit of calcium carbonate or another mineral, in shapes similar to icicles, that hangs from the roof of a cave.

stalagmite /stəˈlæɡˌmaɪt/ /ˈstæl.əɡˌmaɪt/ stalagmites n
stalagmit
(geology) A secondary mineral deposit of calcium carbonate or other mineral, in shapes similar to icicles, that lies on the ground of a cave.

stale /steɪl/ staler stalest adj
passé avslagen däven
No longer fresh, new, or interesting, in reference to ideas and immaterial things; clichéd, hackneyed, dated.

stalemate /ˈsteɪlmeɪt/ stalemates n
patt
(chess) The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting in a draw.

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ stalks n
stjälk
The stem or main axis of a plant, which supports the seed-carrying parts.

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ v
följa förfölja
(transitive) To approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer.
stalka följa förfölja
(transitive) To (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp

stalking horse stalking horses n
skjuthäst
(dated, hunting) A horse used as cover by a hunter stalking game.

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ stalls n
bås spilta
(countable) A compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed.
stånd
(countable) A small open-fronted shop, for example in a market, food court, etc.
parkettplats
(countable) A seat in a theatre close to and (about) level with the stage; traditionally, a seat with arms, or otherwise partly enclosed, as distinguished from the benches, sofas, etc.

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ v
köra fast uppehålla
(transitive) To cause to stop making progress; to hinder; to slow down; to delay or forestall.

stallion /ˈstæli.ən/ /ˈstæljən/ stallions n
hingst
An adult male horse.
hingst avelshingst
A male horse kept primarily as a stud.

stalwart /ˈstɑl-/ /ˈstɒl-/ /ˈstɔl.wɚt/ /ˈstɔːl.wət/ more stalwart most stalwart adj
kraftig
Firmly or solidly built.
tapper
Courageous.

stalwart /ˈstɑl-/ /ˈstɒl-/ /ˈstɔl.wɚt/ /ˈstɔːl.wət/ stalwarts n
förkämpe
One who firmly supports a cause.

stamen /ˈsteɪ.mən/ stamens stamina n
ståndare
(botany) In flowering plants, the structure in a flower that produces pollen, typically consisting of an anther and a filament.

stammer /ˈstæmə/ /ˈstæmɚ/ stammers n
stamning

stammer /ˈstæmə/ /ˈstæmɚ/ v
stamma
(transitive) To utter with a stammer, or with timid hesitancy.

stamp /stæmp/ stamps n
stamp
An act of stamping the foot, paw or hoof.
prägel stämpel
An indentation, imprint, or mark made by stamping.
stämpel
A device for stamping designs.
klistermärke
A small piece of paper bearing a design on one side and adhesive on the other, used to decorate letters or craft work.

stamp /stæmp/ v
klampa stampa trampa
(intransitive) To step quickly and heavily, once or repeatedly.
stampa
(transitive) To move (the foot or feet) quickly and heavily, once or repeatedly.
stämpla prägla
(transitive) To mark by pressing quickly and heavily.
stämpla
(transitive) To give an official marking to, generally by impressing or imprinting a design or symbol.
frankera
(transitive) To apply postage stamps to.

stamp collector stamp collectors n
frimärkssamlare
A person who takes part in stamp collecting.

stamp duty stamp duties n
stämpelskatt
(economics) A tax levied upon certain documents, a stamp being applied to show that tax has been paid.

stamp mill stamp mills n
stampverk
type of mill machine that crushes material by pounding rather than grinding, either for further processing or for extraction of metallic ores

stampede /stæmˈpid/ /stæmˈpiːd/ stampedes n
panikartad flykt
A wild, headlong running away or scamper of a number of animals, usually caused by fright.

stamping ground stamping grounds n
favorittillhåll
A habitually frequented place; a haunt or hangout.

stance /staːns/ /stæns/ /stɑːns/ [stɐːns] [stɛəns] [stɛːns] stances n
kroppsställning
The manner, pose, or posture in which one stands.
ståndpunkt
One's opinion or point of view.

stanch /stæn(t)ʃ/ /stɑːn(t)ʃ/ v
hejda stoppa stämma
To stop the flow of (blood); also, to stop (a wound) from bleeding.
hejda stoppa
(transitive) To check or stop, or deter (an action).

stanchion /ˈstænʃən/ /ˈstɑːnʃən/ stanchions n
stolpe stötta
A vertical pole, post, or support.

stand /stænd/ [steənd] stands n
stående
The act of standing.
ställning
A defensive position or effort.
position ställning
A resolute, unwavering position; firm opinion; action for a purpose in the face of opposition.
uppträdande
A period of performance in a given location or venue.
ställ stativ
A device to hold something upright or aloft.
vittnesbås
The platform on which a witness testifies in court; the witness stand or witness box.
bestånd dunge
A particular grove or other group of trees or shrubs.
(forestry) A contiguous group of trees sufficiently uniform in age-class distribution, composition, and structure, and growing on a site of sufficiently uniform quality, to be a distinguishable unit.
stillestånd uppehåll
A standstill, a motionless state, as of someone confused, or a hunting dog who has found game.
bås monter stånd
A small building, booth, or stage, as in a bandstand or hamburger stand.
kur ställ stånd
A designated spot where someone or something may stand or wait.
ställning stånd
(obsolete) Rank; post; station; standing.
tillstånd
(dated) A state of perplexity or embarrassment.

stand /stænd/ [steənd] v
ställa sig upp
(intransitive) To rise to one’s feet; to stand up.
stå
(intransitive, copulative) To support oneself on the feet in an erect position.
(intransitive) To be placed in an upright or vertical orientation.
stå gälla
(intransitive, copulative) To maintain one's ground; to be acquitted; not to fail or yield; to be safe.
stå kandidera ställa upp
(intransitive, followed by to + infinitive) To be positioned to gain or lose.
stå ställa
(intransitive, copulative) To maintain an invincible or permanent attitude; to be fixed, steady, or firm; to take a position in resistance or opposition.
tolerera gälla stå ut med
(intransitive, copulative, obsolete) To be in some particular state; to have essence or being; to be; to consist.
motstå
(transitive) To undergo; withstand; hold up.

stand a chance v
chanslös ha en chans
(idiomatic) To have a chance.

stand by v
stå fast vid
(idiomatic, intransitive) To wait in expectation of some event; to be ready.
(idiomatic, transitive) To remain loyal or faithful to.
(idiomatic, transitive) To support; to continue to support despite things being bad.

stand easy interjection
rast vila på stället
(military) a command to soldiers standing at ease that they may relax further

stand for v
stå för
(idiomatic) To mean; to symbolize; to represent
förespråka stå för stödja
To advocate, to support

stand in v
vicka vikariera
To substitute for; to replace; (theater) to serve as an understudy.

stand in the way v
stå i vägen
(typically with of) To impede the progress or achievement (of).

stand one's ground v
stå på sig
(idiomatic) To maintain or stick by an opinion or position; to remain resolute in the face of opposition.

stand tall v
ha råg i ryggen hålla huvudet högt stå fast
(idiomatic) To behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner, without retreating from confrontation, danger, or adversity.

stand up for v
stå upp för
(transitive) To speak or act in support or defense of (a person, a cause, a belief, or the like).

stand up to v
stå emot
(transitive) To object to or interfere with the actions of (someone seen as bullying, pushy, or controlling).
hålla för stå emot stå pall för tåla
(transitive) To withstand, to weather, to survive in spite of.

stand-alone /ˈstænd.əˌləʊn/ adj
fristående
Operating, functioning, or existing without additions or assistance; independent; able to be separate or separated.

stand-in stand-ins n
stand-in
A person of similar size and shape to an actor who "stands in" for that actor during the lengthy process of setting up a shot, but who, unlike a double, does not appear in the film.

stand-up stand-ups n
ståuppare
(countable) A comedian who performs on stage.

stand-up comedy n
ståuppkomik
comedy performed on stage by a single comedian.

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ [ˈsteəndɚd] more standard most standard adj
standard
Falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc.
standard vanlig
As normally supplied (not optional).

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ [ˈsteəndɚd] standards n
standard nivå
A level of quality or attainment.
standar fana
The flag or ensign carried by a military unit.

standard deviation standard deviations n
standardavvikelse
(statistics) A measure of how spread out data values are around the mean, defined as the square root of the variance. Represented with the Greek letter σ.

standard language standard languages n
riksspråk högspråk standardspråk
(sociolinguistics) A language that has a standard form as one of its varieties; a language that has undergone standardization.

standard of living standards of living n
levnadsstandard
A relative measure of the quality of life a person or group has, often with per capita income (GNI or GDP) serving as a proxy measurement but with some notion of human development as the real (underlying) entity being measured.

standard poodle standard poodles n
mellanpudel storpudel
A relatively large poodle, measuring more than 15 inches (38 cm).

standard time n
normaltid
Time as measured by synchronizing clocks in different geographical locations within a time zone to the same time, rather than using the local meridian, as in local mean time or solar time.

standard-bearer standard-bearers n
fanbärare
A person who carries a flag or banner (a standard).

standardise [ˈstændə(ɹ)daɪz] v
standardisera
To make to conform to a standard.

standardization standardizations n
standardisering
The process of complying (or evaluate by comparing) with a standard.
The process of establishing a standard.

standardized more standardized most standardized adj
standardiserad
designed or constructed in a standard manner or according to an official standard

standing /ˈstændɪŋ/ adj
stående
Erect, not cut down.
Performed from an erect position.
Remaining in force or status.
Stagnant; not moving or flowing.
Not transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting.
Not movable; fixed.

standing /ˈstændɪŋ/ standings n
ställning
(figurative) Position or reputation in society or a profession.
plats
(sports) The position of a team in a league or of a player in a list.

standing joke standing jokes n
stående skämt
A customary laughing matter amongst a group of people.

standing ovation standing ovations n
stående ovation
Enthusiastic applause given by people who rise from a sitting position.

standing wave standing waves n
stående våg
(physics) A wave form which occurs in a limited, fixed medium in such a way that the reflected wave coincides with the produced wave. A common example is the vibration of the strings on a musical stringed instrument.

standpoint /ˈstændpɔɪnt/ standpoints n
ståndpunkt
Point of view; perspective

stanza /ˈstænzə/ stanzas n
strof
A unit of a poem, written or printed as a paragraph; equivalent to a verse.

stapes /ˈsteɪ.piːz/ stapedes stapes n
stigbygel

staphylococcus /ˌstæfələˈkɔkəs/ /ˌstæfɪləˈkɒkəs/ staphylococci n
stafylokock
A spherical gram-positive parasitic bacterium of the genus Staphylococcus, causing blisters, septicemia, and other infections.

staple /ˈsteɪ.pəl/ staples n
häftklammer klammer
A wire fastener used to secure stacks of paper by penetrating all the sheets and curling around.
klammer
A wire fastener used to secure something else by penetrating and curling.
klammer krampa
A U-shaped metal fastener, used to attach fence wire or other material to posts or structures.
stapelvara
A basic or essential supply.

staple /ˈsteɪ.pəl/ v
häfta
(transitive) To secure with a staple.

staple gun staple guns n
häftpistol
A heavy-duty device for driving staples directly into wood or other material.

stapler /ˈsteɪplə/ /ˈsteɪplɚ/ staplers n
häftapparat
A device which binds together sheets of paper by driving a thin metal staple through the sheets and simultaneously folding over the ends of the staple against the back surface of the paper.

star /staː(ɹ)/ /stɑɹ/ /stɑː(ɹ)/ stars n
stjärna
(geometry) A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, usually with four, five, or six points.
(acting) An actor in a leading role.
An exceptionally talented or famous person, often in a specific field; a celebrity.
A symbol used to rate hotels, films, etc. with a higher number of stars denoting better quality.
A simple dance, or part of a dance, where a group of four dancers each put their right or left hand in the middle and turn around in a circle. You call them right-hand stars or left-hand stars, depending on the hand which is in the middle.
A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.
stjärna asterisk
(printing) An asterisk (*) or symbol (★).

star anise star anises n
stjärnanis
A plant, Illicium verum, used primarily for its star-shaped seed which resembles anise in scent and flavor, and which is used as a spice. Valued for its decorative shape as well as its flavor. Also used commercially as a source of shikimic acid for the production of Tamiflu.

star chart star charts n
stjärnkarta
A radar chart.

star cluster star clusters n
stjärnhop
(astronomy) A group of gravitationally bound stars and other material (such as nebulae and planets), conventionally with one generation of similarly aged stars from the same pre-stellar nebula.

star fruit star fruits n
stjärnfrukt carambola
The fruit of the carambola tree, Averrhoa carambola.

star jump star jumps n
stjärnhopp
A form of exercise where one touches one's toes, then jumps up.

star seed star seeds n
stjärnsjäl
A person who lived a previous lifetime in one star system but was then reincarnated in another star system.

star system star systems n
stjärnsystem
(star) A group of stars (and possibly smaller bodies such as planets or asteroids) that orbit one another.

star-studded more star-studded most star-studded adj
stjärnspäckad
Having a large number of celebrities (colloquially stars).
Having a large number of visible celestial stars.

starboard /ˈstaː.bəd/ /ˈstɑɹ.bɚd/ /ˈstɑː.bəd/ starboards n
styrbord
The righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. Used to unambiguously refer to directions according to the sides of the vessel, rather than those of a crew member or object.

starch /stɑɹt͡ʃ/ /stɑːt͡ʃ/ starches n
stärkelse
(nutrition, countable) Carbohydrates, as with grain and potato based foods.
(countable) Any of various starch-like substances used as a laundry stiffener.

starch /stɑɹt͡ʃ/ /stɑːt͡ʃ/ v
stärka
To apply or treat with laundry starch, to create a hard, smooth surface.

stardom /ˈstɑɹdəm/ stardoms n
stjärnstatus
The status or position of a performer acknowledged to be a star; fame; celebrity.

stare /stɛə(ɹ)/ /stɛɚ/ v
stirra glo
(intransitive, followed by "at") To look fixedly (at something).
(intransitive, obsolete) To stand out; to project; to bristle.

starfish /ˈstɑː(ɹ)fɪʃ/ starfish starfishes n
sjöstjärna
Any of various asteroids or other echinoderms (not in fact fish) with usually five arms, many of which eat bivalves or corals by everting their stomach.

stargazer /ˈstɑɹˌɡeɪzɚ/ stargazers n
stjärnskådare
(now, colloquial) Someone who gazes at the stars; an astronomer or astrologer (now especially an amateur one). [from 16th c.]

stark naked adj
spritt språngande naken
Completely naked.

stark raving mad adj
spritt språngande galen
(informal) Completely insane

starkers /ˈstɑɹkɚz/ /ˈstɑːkəz/ adj
nakenfis spritt språngande naken
(chiefly, British, slang) Completely nude.

starling /ˈstɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈstɑːlɪŋ/ starlings n
stare
A family, Sturnidae, of passerine birds.
isbrytare
One of the piles used in forming such a breakwater.

starlit more starlit most starlit adj
stjärnbelyst

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ starts n
start
The beginning of an activity.
The beginning point of a race, a board game, etc.
ryck
A sudden involuntary movement.

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ v
starta börja rycka till sätta igång
(transitive) To disturb and cause to move suddenly; to startle; to alarm; to rouse; to cause to flee or fly.

start over v
börja om
(idiomatic, ambitransitive, US) to begin again; to return to the beginning

starter /ˈstɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈstɑː.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈstɑɹ.ɾɚ] starters n
förrätt entré entrérätt
The first course of a meal, consisting of a small, usually savoury, dish.
startspelare
(team sports) A player in the lineup of players that a team fields at the beginning of a game.

starting point starting points n
utgångspunkt
(sometimes, figurative) The place where a journey starts.
The first steps when commencing an activity.

startle /ˈstɑɹt(ə)l/ /ˈstɑːt(ə)l/ v
spritta
(transitive) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.

startup /ˈstɑɹtˌʌp/ [ˈstɑɹɾˌʌp] startups n
gasellföretag
A new company or organization or business venture designed for rapid growth.

starvation /stɑɹˈveɪʃən/ /stɑːˈveɪʃən/ starvations n
svält
A condition of severe suffering due to a lack of nutrition.

starve /stɑɹv/ /stɑːv/ v
svälta
(intransitive) To die because of lack of food or of not eating.
(transitive) To destroy, make capitulate or at least make suffer by deprivation, notably of food.
(transitive) To deprive of nourishment or of some vital component.
svulten svälta utsvulten
(intransitive) To be very hungry.

starved more starved most starved adj
utsvulten
(colloquial, hyperbole, emphatic) Extremely hungry.

stash /stæʃ/ stashes n
gömma
(countable) A collection, sometimes hidden; a reserve.

state /steɪt/ states n
land nation
stat delstat
A political division of a federation retaining a notable degree of autonomy, as in the United States, Mexico, Nigeria, or India.
stat rike
Any sovereign polity; a national or city-state government.
tillstånd
(anthropology) A society larger than a tribe. A society large enough to form a state in the sense of a government.

state /steɪt/ v
förklara
påstå
(transitive) To declare to be a fact.
ange
(transitive) To make known.

state capital state capitals n
delstatshuvudstad
The capital city of a state (national subdivision).

state capitalism state capitalisms n
statskapitalism
The form of capitalism where for-profit commercial activities are undertaken by the state; either via corporatized government agencies, or via ownership or control of nominally private organizations.

state of emergency states of emergency n
undantagstillstånd
A governmental decree declaring such situation.
The status quo following such declaration.

state of matter states of matter n
aggregationstillstånd aggregationsform
(sciences) Any of the different phases of matter whose properties are dependent on the motions and forces of the molecules of which they are composed.

state of mind states of mind n
sinnestillstånd sinnesstämning
The psychological state of someone's cognitive processes at a certain time; the condition or character of a person's thoughts or feelings.

state of nature states of nature n
naturtillstånd
(philosophy, religion, legal) The way that people lived before there was any organized society.

state of siege states of siege n
belägringstillstånd
(law) An exceptional legal condition in which constitutional limits on the powers of the government are suspended, usually owing to military necessity and implying martial law.

state of the art n
sista skriket
The condition of scientific or technical knowledge, particularly the peak or highest level thereof, at a particular time. [from early 20th c.]

state religion state religions n
statsreligion
A religious body or creed officially endorsed by the state.

state secret state secrets n
statshemlighet
Information which pertains to the affairs of a country and access to which is restricted by the government.

state visit state visits n
statsbesök
A formal visit by a head of state or a cabinet minister to another nation.

state-owned adj
statlig statsägd
Owned and controlled by the country's government.

stateless adj
statslös
(legal) Without a state or nationality; not subject to any state.

stately /ˈsteɪtli/ statelier stateliest adj
ståtlig
(of people) Worthy of respect; dignified, regal.

statement /ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/ statements n
konstaterande påstående uttalande
uttryck
A presentation of opinion or position.
programsats sats
(computing) An instruction in a computer program, especially one that returns no value, as opposed to a function call.

statesman /ˈsteɪtsmən/ statesmen n
statsman
A man who is a leader in national or international affairs.

statesmanlike more statesmanlike most statesmanlike adj
statsmannamässig
Like a statesman, demonstrating the skills and qualities of a respected leader.

static /ˈstæt.ɪk/ [ˈstæɾ.ɪk] adj
statisk
Unchanging; that cannot or does not change.
Immobile; fixed in place; having no motion.

static /ˈstæt.ɪk/ [ˈstæɾ.ɪk] statics n
brus myrkrig myrornas krig
(uncountable) Interference on a broadcast signal caused by atmospheric disturbances; heard as crackles on radio, or seen as random specks on television.

static electricity n
statisk elektricitet
An electric charge that has built up on an insulated body, often due to friction.

station /ˈsteɪʃən/ stations n
station
A place where one performs a task or where one is on call to perform a task.
A place used for broadcasting radio or television; the broadcasting entity itself.

station wagon station wagons n
herrgårdsvagn kombi
(US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, automotive) A body style for cars in which the roof is extended rearward to produce an enclosed area in the position and serving the function of the boot (trunk) of a sedan / saloon.

stationary point stationary points n
stationär punkt
(mathematics) A point on a curve where the gradient is zero. This point can be a maximum, a minimum, or a point of inflection.

stationer's stationers' n
pappershandel
A shop that sells stationery

stationery /ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsteɪʃənɛɹi/ stationeries n
kontorsmaterial
Writing materials, envelopes, office materials.

stationmaster stationmasters n
stationsinspektor stins
(rail) The person in charge of a railroad station, usually an employee of a particular railroad by which the station is owned, but sometimes an employee of a separate corporation, such as one owning a station used by two or more railroads.

statism /ˈsteɪdɪzm/ /ˈsteɪdɪzəm/ /ˈsteɪtɪzm/ /ˈsteɪtɪzəm/ statisms n
etatism
(often, _, pejorative) The belief that most or all political power should be centralized in national governments.

statistical /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl/ [stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kl̩] more statistical most statistical adj
statistisk
Of or pertaining to statistics.

statistically /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kli/ /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kə.li/ [stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kl̩.i] adv
statistiskt
In a statistical way.

statistician /ˌstætɪsˈtɪʃn̩/ statisticians n
statistiker
A person who compiles, interprets, or studies statistics.
(mathematics) A mathematician with a specialty of statistics.

statistics /stəˈtɪstɪks/ n
statistik
A discipline, principally within applied mathematics, concerned with the systematic study of the collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data.
A systematic collection of data on measurements or observations, often related to demographic information such as population counts, incomes, population counts at different ages, etc.

statue /ˈstæt.juː/ /ˈstæt͡ʃ.uː/ /ˈstæt͡ʃu/ statues n
staty stod
A three-dimensional work of art, usually representing a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting.

statuette /ˌstætjuˈɛt/ /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/ statuettes n
statyett
A small statue, usually a figure much less than life size, especially when of marble or bronze, or of plaster or clay as a preparation for the marble or bronze, as distinguished from a figure in terra cotta etc.

status /ˈsteɪ.təs/ /ˈsteː.təs/ /ˈstæt.əs/ /ˈstɛː.təs/ [ˈstæɾ.əs] status statuses n
status
A person’s condition, position or standing relative to that of others.
status nuläge
A situation or state of affairs.

status symbol /ˈsteɪtəs ˈsɪmbəl/ /ˈstæ-/ [-ɾəs] status symbols n
statussymbol
A visible possession that is a sign of one's personal wealth or social status.

statute of limitations statutes of limitations n
preskriptionsförordning
Any law that sets a time limit, after which a person may not be tried for a crime, or after which some other legal action may not take place.

statutory /ˈstætjʊt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈstæt͡ʃəˌtɔɹi/ adj
stadgeenlig
Of, relating to, enacted or regulated by a statute.

statutory rape statutory rapes n
samlag med minderårig
(legal) An illegal act of sexual intercourse by an adult with a person under the legal age of consent for sex, or with another adult who is not able to consent because of intellectual disability.

staunch /stɑn(t)ʃ/ /stɑːn(t)ʃ/ /stɔn(t)ʃ/ /stɔːn(t)ʃ/ stauncher staunchest adj
lojal trogen
Dependable, loyal, reliable, trustworthy.

stave /steɪv/ staves n
notrad notsystem
(music) The set of five horizontal and parallel lines on and between which musical notes are written or pointed; the staff.

stave church stave churches n
stavkyrka
A wooden church with a medieval post and lintel construction.

stave off v
avvärja mota bort
(idiomatic) to prevent something from happening; to obviate or avert

stave-rhyme /steɪv.ɹaɪm/ stave-rhymes n
allitteration stavrim
(countable) A (stressed) word that rhymes with another, in that it begins with the same consonant, consonant cluster, or vowel.

stavesacre stavesacres n
giftriddarsporre
A highly toxic, perennial plant with purple flowers (Staphisagria macrosperma, syn. Delphinium staphisagria).

stay /steɪ/ stays n
stöd stötta
A prop; a support.
anstånd uppehåll
(legal) A postponement, especially of an execution or other punishment.
stag
A guy, rope, or wire supporting or stabilizing a platform, such as a bridge, a pole, such as a tentpole, the mast of a derrick, or other structural element.
avbrott uppehåll
(archaic) A stop; a halt; a break or cessation of action, motion, or progress.
fäste
(archaic) A fastening for a garment; a hook; a clasp; anything to hang another thing on.
vistelse uppehåll
Restraint of passion; prudence; moderation; caution; steadiness; sobriety.

stay /steɪ/ v
stanna vistas
(intransitive) To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.
(transitive, obsolete) To remain for the purpose of; to stay to take part in or be present at (a meal, ceremony etc.).
förbli förbliva hålla sig
(intransitive, copulative) To continue to have a particular quality.
senarelägga skjuta upp
(transitive, obsolete) To bear up under; to endure; to hold out against; to resist.

staycation /steɪˈkeɪʃn̩/ /ˌsteɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ staycations n
hemester
(informal) A vacation spent at or close to home. [from mid 20th c.]

stead /stɛd/ steads n
stad
(obsolete) An estate, a property with its grounds; a farm; a homestead. [14th–19th c.]

steadfast /ˈstɛdfæst/ /ˈstɛdfɑːst/ /ˈstɛdfəst/ more steadfast most steadfast steadfaster steadfastest adj
stabil stadig
Fixed or unchanging; steady.
orubblig ståndaktig
Firmly loyal or constant; unswerving.

steadfastly /ˈstɛdfæstli/ /ˈstɛdfɑːstli/ more steadfastly most steadfastly adv
bestämt ståndaktigt
In a steadfast manner; firmly; with conviction

steadiness /ˈstɛdinəs/ steadinesses n
stadighet styrsel
the state of being steady
stadighet
the degree of stability

steady /ˈstɛdi/ /ˈstɪdi/ /ˈstʌdi/ steadier steadiest adj
stadig
Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.

steak /steɪk/ steaks n
stek
beefsteak, a slice of beef, broiled or cut for broiling.

steak tartare steak tartares steaks tartare n
råbiff
A dish made of raw minced beef steak, often served with onions, capers and other ingredients

steal /stiːl/ steals n
stöld
The act of stealing.

steal /stiːl/ v
stjäla sno knycka
(transitive) To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else without intending to return it.
(transitive, baseball) To advance safely to (another base) during the delivery of a pitch, without the aid of a hit, walk, passed ball, wild pitch, or defensive indifference.
smyga
(intransitive) To move silently or secretly.

stealth /stɛlθ/ stealths n
smygeri
(uncountable) The attribute or characteristic of acting in secrecy, or in such a way that the actions are unnoticed or difficult to detect by others.

stealthy /ˈstɛlθi/ stealthier stealthiest adj
förstulen hemlig
Characterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy.

steam /stim/ /stiːm/ steams n
ånga
The suspended condensate (cloud) formed by water vapour when it encounters colder air
Pressurized water vapour used for heating, cooking, or to provide mechanical energy.
(figuratively) Internal energy for progress or motive power.

steam /stim/ /stiːm/ v
ångkoka
(transitive, cooking) To cook with steam.
ånga
(transitive) To expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for softening, dressing, or preparing.
(intransitive) To travel by means of steam power.
imma igen
(transitive) To cover with condensed water vapor.

steam bath steam baths n
ångbad ångbastu
A room or building filled with steam, in which people sit and sweat.
ångbad
The act of bathing by exposure to steam.

steam engine steam engines n
ångmaskin
A piston engine driven by steam (as contrasted, for example, with a steam turbine).
Any heat engine that uses steam as its primary working fluid to do mechanical work.

steam iron steam irons n
ångstrykjärn
A smoothing iron that includes a system for spraying steam onto the item being ironed.

steam locomotive /stiːm ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/ /stiːm ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ steam locomotives n
ånglok ånglokomotiv
(rail) A locomotive, usually for use on a railway, that is powered by steam.

steam shovel /ˈstim ˌʃʌv(ə)l/ /ˈstiːm ˌʃʌvl̩/ steam shovels n
ångskovel
(historical) An excavating machine designed to effect a shovelling action through steam power.

steam train steam trains n
ångtåg
(rail) A train pulled by a steam locomotive.

steam turbine steam turbines n
ångturbin
A system of angled and shaped blades arranged on a rotor through which steam is passed to generate rotational energy. Today, normally used in power stations.

steamboat /ˈstimˌboʊt/ /ˈstiːmˌbəʊt/ steamboats n
ångbåt ångfartyg
A boat or vessel propelled by steam power.

steamer /ˈstimɚ/ /ˈstiːmə(ɹ)/ steamers n
ångare ångfartyg
ångkokare
(cookware) A cooking appliance that cooks by steaming.

steamer duck steamer ducks n
ångbåtsand
A bird of the genus Tachyeres in the family Anatidae, the family of duck, goose and swan.

steaming /ˈstiː.mɪŋ/ steamings n
ångkokning
The method of cooking by immersion in steam.

steampunk /ˈstiːm.pʌŋk/ steampunks n
steampunk ångpunk
(uncountable) A subgenre of science fiction that depicts advanced technology combined with Victorian style and aesthetics, such as steam-powered machines and vehicles, visible gears and screws and people dressed in 19th-century attires.

steamroller steamrollers n
ångvält
(historical) A steam-powered heavy road roller.

steamship steamships n
ångfartyg ångbåt
A ship or vessel propelled by steam power.

stearic acid n
stearinsyra
(fatty acid) octadecanoic acid; the most common saturated fatty acid; it is found in all animal and most vegetable oils and fats; it is used in the manufacture of soap etc.

stearin /ˈstɪəɹɪn/ stearins n
stearin
(organic compound) A glyceride (especially the triglyceride) of stearic acid

steatopygia steatopygias n
steatopygi
An excessive accumulation of fat on the buttocks.

steatorrhea /ˌstiː.ə.təˈɹiː.ə/ steatorrheas n
stearré steatorré
(medicine) The presence of an excessive amount of fat in the feces

steatosis steatoses n
steatos
(medicine) The abnormal retention of lipids by a cell or organ.

steed /stiːd/ steeds n
hingst springare
(archaic, poetic) A stallion, especially in the sense of mount.

steel /stiːl/ [stiːɫ] steels n
stål
(countable, uncountable) An artificial metal produced from iron, harder and more elastic than elemental iron; used figuratively as a symbol of hardness.

steel /stiːl/ [stiːɫ] v
stålsätta
(transitive) To harden or strengthen; to nerve or make obdurate; to fortify against.

steel wool steel wools n
stålull
Fine strips or threads of steel, usually formed into pads or balls and used as an abrasive.

steel-toe boot steel-toe boots n
stålhätta
A type of boot with a steel-reinforced toe area that protects the foot from falling objects.

steelworks steelworks n
stålverk
A place where steel is manufactured and/or shaped.

steelyard /ˈstiːljɑːd/ /ˈstiːljɑːɹd/ /ˈstiːljəd/ /ˈstiːljɚd/ /ˈstɪljəɹd/ steelyards n
besman betsman
A transportable balance with unequal arm lengths.

steep /stiːp/ steeper steepest adj
brant
Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.

steep /stiːp/ v
indränka
(transitive, middle voice) To soak or wet thoroughly.
(intransitive, figurative) To imbue with something; to be deeply immersed in.
dra indränka
To make tea (or other beverage) by placing leaves in hot water.

steeple /ˈstiːpəl/ steeples n
kyrktorn
A tall tower, often on a church, normally topped with a spire.

steeplechase /ˈstiːpəltʃeɪs/ steeplechases n
hinderlöpning
(athletics) An athletics event in which the runners have to run 3000 metres round a track, jumping hurdles and a water obstacle along the way

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ /stɪɚ/ /stɪɹ/ steers n
stut
The castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production.

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ /stɪɚ/ /stɪɹ/ v
styra
(intransitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
(transitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
(intransitive) To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm.
leda
(transitive) To direct a group of animals.
leda styra
(transitive) To maneuver or manipulate a person or group into a place or course of action.

steerageway /ˈstiɹɪd͡ʒˌweɪ/ /ˈstɪə.ɹɪd͡ʒˌweɪ/ steerageways n
styrfart
(nautical) The minimum speed of a ship, below which it does not answer the helm and cannot be steered.

steering column steering columns n
rattstång
(automotive) a column originating in the dashboard and ending at the steering wheel
(aviation) a column ending in the flight yoke, whose manipulation allows for the control of pitch

steering group steering groups n
styrgupp
A committee whose function is to arrange the schedules of business for a legislative assembly or other organization

steering wheel steering wheels n
ratt
A wheel-shaped control that is rotated by the driver to steer, existing in most modern land vehicles.

stegosaur /ˈstɛɡəsoɹ/ stegosaurs n
stegosaurie stegosaurus
Any of several extinct herbivorous dinosaurs, of the suborder Stegosauria, having two rows of bony plates along the back. [from c. 1900]

stein /staɪn/ steins n
stop
A beer mug, usually made of ceramic or glass.

stele /stiːl/ /ˈstiːli/ stelai steles n
stele
(architecture, archaeology, obsolete) An acroterion, the decoration on the ridge of an ancient Greek building such as a temple.

stellar /ˈstɛlə/ /ˈstɛlɚ/ more stellar most stellar adj
stellär
(astronomy, notcomp) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of stars.

stellar wind stellar winds n
stjärnvind
(astronomy) The equivalent of solar wind associated with a star not restricted to being the Sun.

stem /stɛm/ stems n
fot skaft stapel
ordstam stam stjälk gren
A slender supporting member of an individual part of a plant such as a flower or a leaf; also, by analogy, the shaft of a feather.
notskaft
(music) A vertical stroke marking the length of a note in written music.
stäv förstäv
(nautical) The vertical or nearly vertical forward extension of the keel, to which the forward ends of the planks or strakes are attached.

stem /stɛm/ v
härleda stam ta ut
To remove the stem from.
dämma hejda hindra stoppa stämma
(transitive) To stop, hinder (for instance, a river or blood).
härröra härstamma stamma
To be caused or derived; to originate.
ploga
(skiing) To move the feet apart and point the tips of the skis inward in order to slow down the speed or to facilitate a turn.
stamma
To descend in a family line.

stem cell stem cells n
stamcell
(medicine, cytology) A primal undifferentiated cell from which a variety of other cells can develop through the process of cellular differentiation.

stench /stɛnt͡ʃ/ stenches n
stank
a strong foul smell; a stink.

stencil /ˈstɛnsəl/ /ˈstɛnsɪl/ stencils n
schablon
A thin sheet, either perforated or using some other technique, with which a pattern may be produced upon a surface; a utensil that contains a perforated sheet.

stenosis /stəˈnoʊ.sɪs/ /stɪˈnəʊ.sɪs/ stenoses n
stenos
(medicine, pathology) An abnormal narrowing or stricture in a blood vessel or other tubular organ.

stenotic more stenotic most stenotic adj
stenotisk
(pathology) Of or pertaining to a stenosis

step /stɛp/ steps n
steg
A rest, or one of a set of rests, for the foot in ascending or descending, as a stair, or a rung of a ladder.
The space passed over by one movement of the foot in walking or running.
A small space or distance.
fotspår fotsteg
A print of the foot; a footstep; a footprint; track.
framsteg steg
Proceeding; measure; action; act.
gång gångstil
(machines) One of a series of offsets, or parts, resembling the steps of stairs, as one of the series of parts of a cone pulley on which the belt runs.

step dance step dances n
steppdans
A dance emphasizing the dancer's steps.

step dance v
steppa
(intransitive) To perform a step dance.

step function step functions n
stegfunktion
(mathematics) A function from the real line to a finite subset of the real line.

step ladder step ladders n
trappstege köksstege
A ladder with steps or treads instead of rungs that is hinged in the middle to form an inverted V, with stays to keep the two halves at a fixed angle.

step on it v
gasen i botten plattan i mattan
To drive fast; to step on the accelerator.

step over step overs n
överstegsfint
(football) A dribbling move, or feint, in football (soccer), used to fool a defensive player into thinking the offensive player, in possession of the ball, in which the foot is moved over the ball without making contact with it.

step up v
steppa upp
(transitive, idiomatic) To increase, augment, or advance, especially by one or more steps.

step- prefix
styv-
A prefix used before father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, child, and so forth, to indicate that the person being identified is not a blood relative but is related through the marriage of a parent.

step-by-step more step-by-step most step-by-step adj
steg för steg stegvis
Proceeding from one step to the next in sequence.

step-up step-ups n
trappsteg
(exercise) A workout movement wherein one leg stands on an elevated surface and lifts in the concentric part the rest of the body up onto it to target – depending on angle and starting distance of the other leg and weights applied by the arms – the femoral and gluteal muscles variously.

stepbrother stepbrethren stepbrothers n
styvbror bonusbror låtsasbror plastbror
The son of one's stepparent who is not the son of either of one's biological parents.

stepchild stepchildren n
styvbarn plastbarn
The child of one's spouse but not one's own.

stepdad stepdads n
bonuspappa
(informal) A stepfather.

stepdaughter stepdaughters n
styvdotter bonusdotter låtsasdotter plastdotter
The daughter of one's spouse and not of oneself.

stepfamily stepfamilies n
styvfamilj
Any family having one or more stepchildren or stepparents.
The family of one's stepfather or stepmother; those immediate family members not related by blood.

stepfather stepfathers n
styvfar bonuspappa styvfader plastpappa styvpappa
(in the narrow sense) A husband of one's biological mother after her initial marriage to or relationship with one's biological father.

stepgrandchild stepgrandchildren n
styvbarnbarn
The grandchild of one's wife or husband by a previous partner, or the child of one's stepchild.

stepgranddaughter stepgranddaughters n
styvbarnbarn
The daughter of one's stepchild.
The stepdaughter of one's child.

stepgrandson stepgrandsons n
styvbarnbarn
The grandson of one's stepgrandfather's wife or stepgrandmother's husband from previous marriage, or the stepson of one's child.

stepmother /ˈstɛpmʌðə/ stepmothers n
styvmor bonusmamma fostermor plastmamma styvmamma
The wife of one's biological father, other than one's biological mother.

stepparent stepparents n
styvförälder
One's parent's spouse who is not one's biological parent

steppe /stɛp/ steppes n
stäpp
The grasslands of Eastern Europe and Asia. Similar to (North American) prairie and (African) savanna. [from 1671]
A vast, cold, dry grass-plain.

steppe eagle steppe eagles n
stäppörn
Aquila nipalensis, a bird of prey of the family Accipitridae. Previously considered to be closely related to the non-migratory tawny eagle (Aquila rapax) and the two forms have previously been treated as conspecific.

stepsibling stepsiblings n
bonussyskon extrasyskon låtsassyskon plastsyskon styvsyskon
The child of one's stepparent from another relationship

stepsister stepsisters n
styvsyster bonussyrra bonussyster extrasyrra extrasyster låtasassyster
The daughter of one's stepparent who is not the daughter of either of one's parents.

stepson /ˈstɛpsʌn/ stepsons n
styvson bonusson låtsasson plastson
The son of one's spouse, but not one's own child.

steradian steradians n
steradian
(geometry) In the International System of Units, the derived unit of solid angle; the solid angle subtended at the centre of a sphere of radius r by a portion of the surface of the sphere that has area r2. Symbol: sr

stereo /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əʊ/ /ˈstɛəɹ.i.oʊ/ adj
stereo
Of sound, music, etc, recorded in stereo.

stereo /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əʊ/ /ˈstɛəɹ.i.oʊ/ stereos n
stereo stereoanläggning
(by extension) Any object or device equipped with audio components that reproduces sound in stereo, such as a stereo console in the home.
stereo
(printing, colloquial) A stereotype.

stereotype /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ /ˈstɪə.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ stereotypes n
stereotyp
A conventional, formulaic, and often oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of (a person or a group of people).

stereotypical more stereotypical most stereotypical adj
stereotyp
Pertaining to a stereotype; conventional

sterile /ˈstɛɹaɪl/ /ˈstɛɹəl/ more sterile most sterile adj
ofruktbar steril
(uncomparable) Unable to reproduce (or procreate).
steril
Germless; free from all living or viable microorganisms.

sterilizable adj
steriliserbar
Able to be sterilized; able to go through sterilization.

sterilization sterilizations n
sterilisering
(uncountable) The process of treating something to kill or inactivate microorganisms.
(uncountable) A procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing.
(countable) An instance of a sterilization procedure.

sterilize /ˈstɛrɪlʌɪz/ v
sterilisera
(transitive) To make unable to produce; to make unprofitable.
(transitive, biology) To kill, deactivate (denature), or destroy (break apart) all living, viable microorganisms and spores on a surface, in a fluid, or contained in a compound, such as culture media or a medical product.

sterlet sterlets n
sterlett
A smaller, common Eurasian sturgeon, of the species Acipenser ruthenus.

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ sterner sternest adj
sträng barsk hård rigorös strikt
Having a hardness and severity of nature or manner.
hård
Grim and forbidding in appearance.

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ sterns n
akter bakstam poop
(nautical) The rear part or after end of a ship or vessel.

sternpost sternposts n
akterstäv
(nautical) A timber or steel bar extending from the keel to the main deck at the stern of a vessel.

steroid /ˈstɛɹɔɪd/ /ˈstɪəɹɔɪd/ steroids n
steroid
(biochemistry, organic compound) A class of organic compounds having a structure of 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings; they are lipids, and occur naturally as sterols, bile acids, adrenal and sex hormones, and some vitamins; many drugs are synthetic steroids.

stethoscope /ˈstɛθəskəʊp/ /ˈstɛθəsˌkoʊp/ stethoscopes n
stetoskop
(medicine) A medical instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body.

stevedore /ˈstivəˌdɔɹ/ /ˈstiːvəˌdɔː(ɹ)/ stevedores n
stuvare stuveriarbetare
A dockworker involved in loading and unloading cargo, or in supervising such work. [from 18th c.]

stevia /ˈstiːvɪə/ /ˈstɛvɪə/ stevias n
stevia
Any of the sweet herbs of genus Stevia, native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America and western North America. [from 19th c.]

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃuː/ /stʃʉː/ stews n
gryta stuvning
(uncountable, countable) A dish cooked by stewing. [from 18th c.]

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃuː/ /stʃʉː/ v
stuva
(transitive, or, intransitive, or, ergative) To cook (food) by slowly boiling or simmering.
koka bort
(intransitive, figuratively) To suffer under uncomfortably hot conditions.

steward /ˈstjuː.əd/ /ˈstuɚd/ stewardess stewards n
steward
(nautical) A ship's officer who is in charge of making dining arrangements and provisions.
ombudsman
A union member who is selected as a representative for fellow workers in negotiating terms with management.
förvaltare
(higher education) An officer who provides food for the students and superintends the kitchen; also, an officer who attends to the accounts of the students.

stewardess /stjuː.əˈdɛs/ /ˈstjuː.ə.dɛs/ /ˈstjuː.ə.dɪs/ /ˈstjʊə.dɪs/ /ˈstu.ɚ.dɪs/ /ˈstʊɹ.dɪs/ stewardesses stewardii n
flygvärdinna
A female flight attendant (a member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers).

stewardship stewardships n
förvaltare förvaltarskap förvaltning
The rank or office of a steward.

stick /stɪk/ sticks n
käpp stav
A cane or walking stick (usually wooden, metal or plastic) to aid in walking.
pinne gren kvist
A small, thin branch from a tree or bush; a twig; a branch.
stav käpp stör
A relatively long, thin piece of wood, of any size.
stav
a stick of butter (chiefly, North America) A small rectangular block, with a length several times its width, which contains by volume one half of a cup of shortening (butter, margarine or lard).
(figurative) A negative stimulus or a punishment. (This sense derives from the metaphor of using a stick, a long piece of wood, to poke or beat a beast of burden to compel it to move forward.)
hockeyklubba klubba
(hockey) The potential accuracy of a hockey stick, implicating also the player using it.

stick /stɪk/ v
placera ställ sätt
(transitive) To place, set down (quickly or carelessly).
fästa fastna
(dated, transitive) To bring to a halt; to stymie; to puzzle.
fastna
(transitive, slang, dated) To impose upon; to compel to pay; sometimes, to cheat.

stick figure stick figures n
streckgubbe
A line drawing with a circle for the head and straight lines for the torso and limbs.
A simple drawing, usually representing a human.

stick insect stick insects n
vandrande pinne
Any of various insects of the order Phasmida that mimic sticks or twigs.

stick one's tongue out /stɪk wʌnz tʌŋ aʊt/ v
lipa räcka ut tungan
To push one's tongue so that it protrudes from the mouth, especially as a gesture of rudeness.

stick to one's guns v
stå på sig
(idiomatic, by extension) To maintain one’s position or viewpoint when faced with opposition.

sticker /ˈstɪkə/ /ˈstɪkɚ/ stickers n
klistermärke dekal etikett
An adhesive label or decal.

stickfighting n
käppfäktning

stickleback sticklebacks n
spigg
Any one of numerous species of small fish of the family Gasterosteidae. The back is armed with two or more sharp spines. They inhabit both salt and brackish water, and construct nests from weeds.

stickman stickmen n
streckgubbe
A simple drawing of a man with lines to represent limbs and torso.

sticky /ˈstɪki/ stickier stickiest adj
klibbig kladdig kletig
Tending to stick; able to adhere via the drying of a viscous substance.
klibbigt
(Internet, of threads on a bulletin board) Fixed at the top of the list of topics or threads so as to keep it in view.

stiff /stɪf/ stiffer stiffest adj
strikt styv
stel
(of an, object) Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.
(of a, person) Formal in behavior; unrelaxed.
(of, _, muscles or parts of the body) Painful as a result of excessive or unaccustomed exercise.

stiff /stɪf/ v
sjappa
To fail to pay that which one owes (implicitly or explicitly) to another, especially by departing hastily.

stiff-necked more stiff-necked most stiff-necked adj
hårdnackad styvnackad
(figuratively) Stubborn and arrogant.

stiffen /ˈstɪfən/ v
stel stelna styv styvna
(intransitive) To become stiff.

stifle /ˈstaɪf(ə)l/ /ˈstaɪfl̩/ v
kväva stävja
(transitive, also, figuratively) To make (an animal or person) unconscious or cause (an animal or person) death by preventing breathing; to smother, to suffocate.
dämpa undertrycka stävja tillbakahålla
(transitive) To keep in, hold back, or repress (something).
kvävas
(intransitive) To die of suffocation.

stifling more stifling most stifling adj
kvävande
That stifles.

stigma /ˈstɪɡmə/ stigmas stigmata n
stigma
A mark of infamy or disgrace.
märke
(Christianity, chiefly, _, in the plural, _, stigmata) A mark on the body corresponding to one of the wounds of the Crucifixion on Jesus' body, and sometimes reported to bleed periodically.

stigmatization stigmatizations n
stigmatisering
The process or act of stigmatizing.

stigmatize /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/ v
stigmatisera brännmärka
(transitive) To characterize as disgraceful or ignominious; to mark with a stigma or stigmata.

stile /staɪl/ stiles n
stätta
A set of one or more steps surmounting a fence or wall, or a narrow gate or contrived passage through a fence or wall, which in either case allows people but not livestock to pass.

stiletto /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/ /stɪˈlɛtəʊ/ [stɪˈlɛɾoʊ] stiletti stilettoes stilettos n
stilett
A small, slender knife or dagger-like weapon intended for stabbing.
stilettklack
A woman's shoe with a tall, slender heel (called a stiletto heel).

stiletto heel stiletto heels n
stilettklack
A heel of a shoe that is very high and narrow, at least 10 centimeters (4 inches).

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] more still most still stiller stillest adj
stilla
Not moving; calm.

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] adv
fortfarande ännu
(aspect) Up to a time, as in the preceding time.
ännu än ändå
(degree) To an even greater degree. Used to modify comparative adjectives or adverbs.
trots ändå
(conjunctive) Nevertheless.

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] stills n
stillhet tystnad bleke stillestånd vindstilla
A period of calm or silence.
destillationsapparat destillator hembrännare hembränningsapparat
A device for distilling liquids.
stillbild
(photography) A photograph, as opposed to movie footage.

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] v
stilla lugna lugna ner
To calm down, to quiet.

still life still lifes still lives n
stilleben
(painting) A work of art depicting an arrangement of inanimate objects.

still waters run deep proverb
i de lugnaste vattnen går de största fiskarna i de lugnaste vatten går de största fiskarna
A person with a calm appearance has, or may have, considerable inner emotion, character, or intellect.

stillborn /ˈstɪlbɔː(ɹ)n/ adj
dödfödd
Dead at birth.
(figuratively, by extension) Ignored, without influence, or unsuccessful from the outset; abortive.

stillness /ˈstɪlnəs/ stillnesses n
stillhet
The quality or state of being still.

stilt /stɪlt/ stilts n
stylta
Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.
A tall pillar or post used to support some structure; often above water.
styltlöpare
Any of various wading birds of the genera Himantopus and Cladorhynchus, related to the avocet, that have extremely long legs and long thin bills.

stilt sandpiper stilt sandpipers n
styltsnäppa
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris himantopus)

stilted /ˈstɪltɪd/ more stilted most stilted adj
uppstyltad
(figuratively) Elevated or raised in a contrived or unnatural way; stiff and artificially formal or pompous; also, depending on redundant, unnecessary elements.

stiltwalker stiltwalkers n
styltgångare
A person who walks on stilts.

stimulate /ˈstɪm.jəˌleɪt/ /ˈstɪm.jʊ.leɪt/ v
egga reta sporra
To encourage into action.
stimulera ge näring åt pigga upp väcka
To arouse an organism to functional activity.

stimulated /ˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪd/ more stimulated most stimulated adj
stimulerad
In a condition or state of stimulation.

sting /stɪŋ/ v
sticka stinga
(transitive, of an insect or arachnid) To puncture with the stinger.

stinger /ˈstɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɪŋ.ɚ/ stingers n
gadd
A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.

stingray /ˈstɪŋˌɹeɪ/ stingrays n
spjutrockor
Any of various large, venomous rays, of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes, having a barbed, whiplike tail.

stingy /ˈstɪnd͡ʒi/ stingier stingiest adj
snål girig
Unwilling to spend, give, or share; ungenerous; mean

stink /stɪŋk/ stinks n
stank
A strong bad smell.

stink /stɪŋk/ v
stinka
(intransitive) To have a strong bad smell.
(intransitive) To give an impression of dishonesty, untruth, or sin.
vara urusel
(intransitive, stative, informal) To be greatly inferior; to perform badly.

stinkbug stinkbugs n
bärfis
(entomology) Any of various insects of the Hemiptera order (the "true bugs"), in the Heteroptera suborder, principally in the superfamilies Pentatomoidea and Coreoidea.

stinkhorn stinkhorns n
liksvamp stinksvamp
Any fungus of the order Phallales, which produce a foul-scented, rod-shaped mushroom.

stinking rich adj
rik som ett troll
(informal) Extremely wealthy.

stinky /ˈstɪŋki/ more stinky most stinky stinkier stinkiest adj
stinkande
Having a strong, unpleasant smell; stinking.

stipulate /ˈstɪpjəlɪt/ adj
stipelbärande stipelförsedd
(botany) Having stipules; that is, having outgrowths borne on either side of the base of the leafstalk.

stipulate /ˈstɪpjuˌleɪt/ /ˈstɪpjəˌleɪt/ v
stipulera
(transitive) To require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.

stipule /ˈstɪpjuːl/ stipules n
stipel
(botany) A basal appendage of a typical leaf of a flowering plant, usually appearing paired beside the petiole although sometimes absent or highly modified.

stir /stɜː/ /stɝ/ v
röra
(transitive) To disturb the relative position of the particles of (a liquid or similar) by passing an object through it.
(transitive) To disturb the content of (a container) by passing an object through it.

stir up v
ställa till, sätta i gång
(transitive) To arouse or excite (passion or action, etc.).

stir-fry stir-fries stir-frys n
wok
Food cooked in this manner.

stir-fry v
sautera snabbsteka woka
(transitive) To fry quickly in hot oil whilst constantly stirring, especially in a wok or similar pan.

stirrup /ˈstɝ.əp/ /ˈstɪɹ.əp/ stirrups n
stigbygel
(equestrianism) A ring or hoop suspended by a rope or strap from the saddle, for a horseman's foot while mounting or riding.
(by extension) Any piece shaped like the stirrup of a saddle, used as a support, clamp, etc.

stitch /stɪt͡ʃ/ stitches n
stygn maska
A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.
stickning söm
An arrangement of stitches in sewing, or method of stitching in some particular way or style.
håll mjälthugg
(countable, and, uncountable) An intense stabbing pain under the lower edge of the ribcage, brought on by exercise or laughing.
stickning
An arrangement of stitches in knitting, or method of knitting in some particular way or style.
tråd
(colloquial) Any least part of a fabric or clothing.

stitchwort stitchworts n
buskstjärnblomma
A kind of chickweed, Rabelera holostea.

stiver /ˈstaɪvə/ stivers n
styver
(historical, money) A small Dutch coin worth one twentieth of a guilder.

stochastic /stəˈkæstɪk/ /ˈstoʊkæstɪk/ /ˈstoʊt͡ʃæstɪk/ /ˈstəʉkæstɪk/ more stochastic most stochastic adj
stokastisk
Random, randomly determined.

stochastic matrix stochastic matrices n
stokastisk matris
(linear algebra, probability theory, statistics) A matrix having the property that the entries in each column are non-negative, real and sum to 1.

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ adj
stereotyp
Straightforward, ordinary, just another, very basic.

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ stocken stocks n
lager
(operations) A store of goods ready for sale; inventory.
lager förråd
A supply of anything ready for use.
talong
(cards, in a card game) A stack of undealt cards made available to the players.
aktie
(finance) The capital raised by a company through the issue of shares. The total of shares held by an individual shareholder.
buljong spad
(cooking, uncountable, countable) Broth made from meat (originally bones) or vegetables, used as a basis for stew or soup.
A piece of black cloth worn under a clerical collar.
lövkoja
Any of the several species of cruciferous flowers in the genus Matthiola.
kolv
(firearm) The part of a rifle or shotgun that rests against the shooter's shoulder.

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ v
lagra
To have on hand for sale.

stock certificate stock certificates n
aktiebrev
A paper certifying its bearer's ownership of shares (in a certain quantity) in a corporation.

stock dove stock doves n
skogsduva
A pigeon of species Columba oenas, found in much of Europe, in the family Columbidae of pigeons and doves).

stock exchange stock exchanges n
börs fondbörs
A building that trades stocks in of companies for money and vice versa.
An organisation that trades stocks in of companies for money and vice versa.

stock market stock markets n
aktiemarknad
A market for the trading of company stock.

stock market crash stock market crashes n
börskrasch
(finance) A sudden dramatic decline of stock prices across a significant cross-section of a stock market.

stock market index stock market indexes stock market indices n
aktieindex börsindex
A measure that is calculated as a weighted average of the prices of a defined range of stocks

stock pigeon stock pigeons n
skogsduva
A pigeon of species Columba oenas, of western Eurasia.

stock up v
bunkra hamstra
(intransitive) To acquire or increase stock or inventory.

stockade /ˌstɑˈkeɪd/ /ˌstɒˈkeɪd/ stockades n
palissad pålverk
(military) An enclosure protected by a wall of wooden posts.

stockbroker stockbrokers n
börsmäklare aktiemäklare
(finance) A person who buys and sells shares (stock) on a stock exchange on behalf of clients. May also provide investment advice and/or company information, depending on the level of service offered (or chosen by the client).

stockfish /ˈstɒkfɪʃ/ stockfish stockfishes n
torrfisk
A cod (or similar fish) having been cut open and cured in the open air without salt.

stocking /ˈstɑkɪŋ/ /ˈstɒkɪŋ/ stockings n
strumpa
A broad ring of a different fur colour on the lower part of the leg of a quadruped.

stockpile /ˈstɑkˌpaɪl/ /ˈstɒkpaɪl/ stockpiles n
förråd lager upplag
A supply (especially a large one) of something kept for future use, specifically in case the cost of the item increases or if there a shortage.

stockpile /ˈstɑkˌpaɪl/ /ˈstɒkpaɪl/ v
hamstra lagra
To accumulate or build up a supply of (something).

stocks /stɑks/ /stɒks/ n
stock
(plurale tantum) A device, similar to a pillory, formerly used for public humiliation and punishment.

stoic /ˈstoʊɪk/ /ˈstəʊɪk/ more stoic most stoic adj
stoisk

stoichiometric adj
stökiometrisk
Of, or relating to stoichiometry.

stoichiometry /ˌstɔɪ.kiˈɒm.ə.tɹi/ stoichiometries n
stökiometri
(uncountable, chemistry) The study and calculation of quantitative (measurable) relationships of the reactants and products in chemical reactions (chemical equations).

stoker /ˈstoʊkɚ/ /ˈstəʊkə/ stokers n
eldare
A person who stokes, especially one on a steamship or steam train, who stokes coal in the boilers.

stole /ˈstoʊl/ /ˈstəʊl/ stoles n
stola
A garment consisting of a decorated band worn on the back of the neck, each end hanging over the chest, worn in ecclesiastical settings or sometimes as a part of graduation dress.

stolen /ˈstəʊlən/ adj
stulen
That has been stolen.

stolon /ˈstəʊlɒn/ stolons n
reva stolon utlöpare
(botany) A shoot that grows along the ground and produces roots at its nodes; a runner.

stoma /ˈstoʊmə/ /ˈstəʊmə/ stomas stomata n
klyvöppning
(botany) One of the tiny pores in the epidermis of a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor pass.

stomach /ˈstɐmək/ /ˈstɐmɪk/ /ˈstʌmək/ stomachs n
mage magsäck
An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.
mage buk
(informal) The belly.

stomach cancer stomach cancers n
magsäckscancer ventrikelcancer
(oncology) cancer of the stomach(s).

stomachache /ˈstʌməkˌeɪk/ stomachaches n
magknip magont magsmärta
A pain in the abdomen, often caused by indigestion. (The pain is usually lower than the stomach and related to the intestines.)

stomp /stɑmp/ /stɒmp/ v
stampa
(transitive, slang) To severely beat someone physically or figuratively.

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ adj
sten sten-
Constructed of stone.

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ stone stones n
sten
(uncountable) A hard earthen substance that can form large rocks.
A small piece of stone, a pebble.
(British) A unit of mass equal to 14 pounds (≈6.3503 kilograms), formerly used for various commodities (wool, cheese, etc.), but now principally used for personal weight. Abbreviated as st.
(medicine) A hard, stone-like deposit.
ädelsten sten
A gemstone, a jewel, especially a diamond.
kärna
(botany) The central part of some fruits, particularly drupes; consisting of the seed and a hard endocarp layer.
pjäs
(board games) A playing piece made of any hard material, used in various board games such as backgammon and go.

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ v
stena
(transitive) To pelt with stones, especially to kill by pelting with stones.
bli stenad
(transitive, slang) To intoxicate, especially with narcotics. (Usually in passive)

stone bramble stone brambles n
stenbär
A plant species of the genus Rubus, Rubus saxatilis.

stone dead adj
stendöd
(idiomatic) Utterly dead.

stone deaf adj
stendöv
(idiomatic) Utterly deaf.

stone loach stone loaches n
grönling
Barbatula barbatula, a species of ray-finned fish in the family Nemacheilidae or subfamily Nemacheilinae in family Balitoridae (hillstream loaches).

stone pine stone pines n
pinje pinjeträd
A pine of species Pinus pinea, native of southern Europe.

stone wall /ˈstoʊnwɑl/ /ˈstoʊnwɔl/ /ˈstəʊnwɔːl/ stone walls n
stenmur
A wall made from stone.

stone's throw stone's throws n
stenkast
(idiomatic) A short distance, roughly equivalent to how far a person can throw a stone.

stonechat stonechats n
buskskvätta
Any of various small Old World passerine birds of the genus Saxicola that feed on insects.

stonecrop stonecrops n
fetknopp
Any of various succulent plants of the Crassulaceae family, native to temperate zones, especially in genus Sedum

stoned /stoʊnd/ /stəʊnd/ more stoned most stoned adj
stenad
(slang) High on drugs, especially cannabis.

stonemason stonemasons n
stenhuggare
One who works in stone.

stoneseed stoneseeds n
stenfrö
Any plant of the genus Lithospermum, herbs having a fruit composed of four stony nutlets.

stony /ˈstoʊni/ /ˈstəʊni/ stonier stoniest adj
stenig
Containing or made up of stones.

stool /stuːl/ stools n
avföring
pall
(now, chiefly, dialectal, Scotland) A seat with a back; a chair.
(dated) A close-stool; a seat used for urination and defecation: a chamber pot, commode, outhouse seat, or toilet.

stoop /stuːp/ v
böja
To bend the upper part of the body forward and downward to a half-squatting position; crouch.

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ stops n
hållplats
A (usually marked) place where buses, trams or trains halt to let passengers get on and off, usually smaller than a station.
stopp
An action of stopping; interruption of travel.
A device intended to block the path of a moving object
punkt
A symbol used for purposes of punctuation and representing a pause or separating clauses, particularly a full stop, comma, colon or semicolon.
stoppboll
(tennis) A very short shot which touches the ground close behind the net and is intended to bounce as little as possible.

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ v
sluta upphöra
(intransitive) Not to continue.
stanna stoppa
(transitive) To cause (something) to cease moving or progressing.
stoppa avbryta
(transitive) To cause (something) to come to an end.
stanna
(intransitive) To stay; to spend a short time; to reside or tarry temporarily.

stop codon stop codon n
stoppkodon
(biology, genetics, biochemistry) a sequence of three RNA nucleotides (A, C, G or U) that instruct the synthesis, or translation, of a protein to stop. The three-letter stop codon sequences have been given names: "UAG" is amber, "UGA" is opal, and "UAA" is ochre.

stop sign stop signs n
stoppskylt
A sign by the side of a road or street, often at an intersection, instructing vehicle drivers to stop.

stop the car phraseologicalUnit
stanna bilen
When giving directions to a person (for example, a taxi driver), indicates that he or she should stop the vehicle.

stop the presses v
stoppa pressarna
(idiomatic) An exclamation used to introduce especially new, important, surprising, or recent developments.

stopover stopovers n
mellanlandning reseuppehåll
A short interruption in a journey or the place visited during such an interruption.

stopwatch stopwatches n
stoppur tidtagarur
A timepiece designed to measure the amount of time elapsed between a particular time when activated and when the piece is deactivated.

storage /ˈstɔ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈstɔː.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ storages n
lagring magasinering förvaring
(uncountable) The act of storing goods; the state of being stored.
förråd lager lagerutrymme magasin magasinsutrymme
(usually, countable) An object or place in which something is stored.
magasinshyra
(uncountable) The price charged for storing goods.

storage medium storage media n
lagringsmedium

storax storaxes n
storax
Any member of the genus Styrax of trees and shrubs.

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ stores n
lager
A place where items may be accumulated or routinely kept.
A supply held in storage.

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ v
lagra förvara hålla sig
(transitive) To keep (something) while not in use, generally in a place meant for that purpose.
lagra spara
(transitive, computing) To write (something) into memory or registers.

store manager store managers n
butikschef
The manager who is directly responsible for a store.

storeowner storeowners n
butiksägare
A person who owns a store (or shop); a shopowner.

storey /ˈstɔːɹi/ /ˈstɔːɹɪ/ storeys stories n
våning
A floor or level of a building or ship.

stork /stɔɹk/ /stɔːk/ storks n
stork
A large wading bird with long legs and a long beak of the family Ciconiidae.
storken
(children's folklore) The mythical bringer of babies to families, or good news.

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ storms n
storm
(meteorology) A disturbed state of the atmosphere between a severe or strong gale and a hurricane on the modern Beaufort scale, with a wind speed of between 89 and 102 kilometres per hour (55–63 miles per hour; 10 on the scale, known as a "storm" or whole gale), or of between 103 and 117 kilometres per hour (64–72 miles per hour; 11 on the scale, known as a "violent storm").
storm oväder
Any disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather, especially one affecting the earth's surface involving strong winds (leading to high waves at sea) and usually lightning, thunder, and precipitation; a tempest.
stormning
(military) A violent assault on a fortified position or stronghold.

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ v
storma
(chiefly, military) To violently assault (a fortified position or stronghold, a building, etc.) with the aim of gaining control of it.
To move noisily and quickly like a storm (noun sense 1), usually in a state of anger or uproar.

storm drain storm drains n
dagvattenbrunn
(US) An access point or conduit for rainwater that drains directly downstream in a (drainage) basin without going through sewers or water treatment in order to prevent or belay floods

storm petrel storm petrels n
stormsvala
Any of several small seabirds, of the families Hydrobatidae (northern storm petrels) or Oceanitidae (southern storm petrels or Austral storm petrels), having dark plumage and a white rump.

storm surge storm surges n
stormflod
An unusual rise in sea level on a coast due to the action of high winds.

stormy /ˈstɔɹmi/ stormier stormiest adj
stormig
Characterized by, or proceeding from, a storm; subject to storms; agitated with strong winds and heavy rain.

story /ˈstɔ.ɹi/ /ˈstɔː.ɹi/ stories n
historia berättelse
An account of real or fictional events.
händelse story
(social media, sometimes, capitalized) A chronological collection of pictures or short videos published by a user on an application or website that is typically only available for a short period.

story arc /ˈstɔː.ɹi ɑɹk/ /ˈstɔː.ɹi ɑːk/ story arcs n
båge
An extended or continuing storyline in episodic storytelling media such as television or comic books.

storybook storybooks n
sagobok
A book containing stories, especially children's stories.

storyteller storytellers n
berättare
A person who relates stories through one medium or another to an audience

stove /stoʊv/ /stəʊv/ stoves n
spis kamin
A device for heating food, (UK) a cooker.
kamin
(dated) A house or room artificially warmed or heated.

stovepipe stovepipes n
kaminrör plåtskorsten skorstenspipa
Sheet-metal tubing used as a chimney for a stove or furnace.
silo stuprör
A channel for information which is compartmentalized in such a manner that some parties who might be interested in its use or be able to utilize it are restricted from accessing it.

stowaway /ˈstəʊəˌweɪ/ stowaways n
fripassagerare blindpassagerare gratispassagerare
A person who hides on board a ship, train, etc. so as to get a free passage.

strabismus /stɹəˈbɪzməs/ strabismuses n
skelning strabism
A defect of vision in which one eye cannot focus with the other on an object because of imbalance of the eye muscles; a squint.

straddle /ˈstɹæd.l̩/ v
grensla gränsla
(transitive) To sit or stand with a leg on each side of something; to sit astride.

straggler /ˈstɹæɡlə/ /ˈstɹæɡlɚ/ /ˈstɹæɡl̩ɚ/ stragglers n
eftersläntrare
One who falls behind the rest, for example in a race.

straight /stɹeɪt/ straighter straightest adj
rak
Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length. [from 14th c.]
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
(engineering, of an internal-combustion engine) Having all cylinders in a single straight line; in-line.
hetero heterosexuell strejt
(slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse.

straight /stɹeɪt/ more straight most straight adv
rakt fram
Of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.

straight /stɹeɪt/ straights n
raka raksträcka
Something that is not crooked or bent such as a part of a road or track.
stege
(poker) Five cards in sequence.

straight and narrow n
den smala vägen

straight angle straight angles n
rak vinkel
(maths, geometry) An angle that is equal to 180° (pi radians or two right angles).

straight as an arrow adv
spikrak
(simile) Very straight; travelling in a very straight trajectory.

straight flush straight flushes n
färgstege
(poker) A hand that is both straight (the cards are all in sequence) and flush (the cards are all of the same suit).

straight razor straight razors n
rakkniv
A razor with a blade that can fold into its handle.

straightedge straightedges n
rätskiva
A flat, rectangular tool used to draw, cut or check the straightness of straight lines.

straighten /ˈstɹeɪtn̩/ v
räta
(transitive) To cause to become straight.

straightener /ˈstɹeɪt(ə)nɚ/ straighteners n
plattång
A pair of metal tongs with heated ceramic plates used for straightening hair.

straightforward more straightforward most straightforward adj
enkel entydig
easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty
rak rättfram uppriktig
(figurative) direct; forthright; frank; sincere

strain /stɹeɪn/ strains n
stam
(archaic) Race; lineage, pedigree.
(biology) A particular variety of a microbe, virus, or other organism, usually a taxonomically infraspecific one.
press
The act of straining, or the state of being strained.
sort
(rare) A kind or sort (of person etc.).

strain /stɹeɪn/ v
sila
(transitive) To separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander.

strained /stɹeɪ̯nd/ more strained most strained adj
ansträngd spänd
Under tension; tense.

strainer /ˈstɹeɪnɚ/ strainers n
durkslag sil filter sikt
A device through which a liquid is passed for purification, filtering or separation from solid matter; anything (including a screen or a cloth) used to strain a liquid.
A perforated screen or openwork (usually at the end of a suction pipe of a pump), used to prevent solid bodies from mixing in a liquid stream or flowline.
One who strains.

strait /stɹeɪt/ straits n
sund nor
(geography) A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

straitjacket /ˈstɹeɪtˌd͡ʒækɪt/ straitjackets n
tvångströja
A jacket-like garment with very long sleeves which can be secured in place, thus preventing the wearer from moving his or her arms. Often used in psychiatric hospitals to prevent patients from injuring themselves or others.

straitjacket /ˈstɹeɪtˌd͡ʒækɪt/ v
sätta tvångströja på
(literally) To put someone into a straitjacket.
förkväva
(by extension) To restrict the freedom of, either physically or psychologically.

strand /stɹænd/ [stɹɛənd] strands n
strand
The shore or beach of the sea or ocean.
sträng
A string.
strå
An individual length of any fine, string-like substance.

strand /stɹænd/ [stɹɛənd] v
sno
(transitive) To form by uniting strands.

stranded adj
strandsatt
(of a person) Abandoned or marooned.
strandad
(nautical, of a vessel) Run aground on a shore or reef.
tvinnad
(of a piece of wire) Made by combining or bundling thinner wires.

strange /stɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ stranger strangest adj
konstig besynnerlig märklig underlig egendomlig sällsam
Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary.
obekant främmande okänd
Unfamiliar, not yet part of one's experience.

strange bird strange birds n
främmande fågel udda fågel
An unusual person, especially an individual with an idiosyncratic personality or peculiar behavioral characteristics.

strange quark strange quarks n
särkvark
(particle) A quark having a fractional electric charge of -\frac{1}{3} and a mass of about 80 to 130 MeV.Symbol: s

strangely /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒli/ more strangely most strangely adv
konstigt underligt
In a strange or coincidental manner.

stranger /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒə/ /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ strangers n
främling
A person whom one does not know; a person who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance.
främling utlänning
An outsider or foreigner.
främling nykomling
A newcomer.

strangle /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈstɹæŋɡəl/ v
strypa
(transitive) To kill someone by squeezing the throat so as to cut off the oxygen supply; to choke, suffocate or throttle.
(intransitive) To be killed by strangulation, or become strangled.
undertrycka
(transitive) To stifle or suppress.

stranglehold strangleholds n
järngrepp strypgrepp stryptag
A grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off.

strangles /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)lz/ /ˈstɹæŋɡəlz/ n
kvarka
A disease of horses caused by an infection by the bacterium Streptococcus equi.

strangulation strangulations n
strypning
The act of strangling or the state of being strangled.

strap /stɹæp/ straps n
slejf
rem
A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.
band remsa
Something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use.
rem axelband bälte strigel
A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, used to hone the sharpened edge of a razor; a strop.

strap-on strap-ons n
löskuk strap-on
(informal) An artificial phallus attached with a strap, usually a dildo.

strappado strappadoes strappados n
strappado
A form of torture in which the victim is hung from the ceiling by a rope attached to the hands, which are tied together behind the victim's back.

stratagem /ˈstɹæt.ə.d͡ʒəm/ stratagems n
krigslist
Specifically, such a tactic or artifice in military operation.

strategic /stɹəˈtiː.d͡ʒɪk/ more strategic most strategic adj
strategisk
Of or pertaining to strategy.
Of or relating to military operations that are more large-scale or long-range than local or tactical ones.

strategically more strategically most strategically adv
strategiskt
In a strategic manner.

strategist /ˈstɹætəd͡ʒɪst/ strategists n
strateg
A person who devises strategies.

strategy /ˈstɹæt.ə.d͡ʒi/ strategies n
strategi
(uncountable) The science and art of military command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of warfare.
(countable) A plan of action intended to accomplish a specific goal.
(uncountable) The act of strategizing; the development of effective strategies.

stratify v
skikta sig
(intransitive) To become separated out into distinct layers or strata.

stratosphere stratospheres n
stratosfär
(meteorology) The region of the uppermost atmosphere where temperature increases along with the altitude due to the absorption of solar ultraviolet radiation by ozone. The stratosphere extends from the tropopause (10–15 kilometers) to approximately 50 kilometers, where it is succeeded by the mesosphere.

stratum /ˈstɹaː.təm/ /ˈstɹeɪ.təm/ /ˈstɹæt.əm/ /ˈstɹɑː.təm/ [ˈstɹeɪ.ɾəm] [ˈstɹæɾ.əm] strata stratums n
skikt stratum varv
One of several parallel horizontal layers of material arranged one on top of another.
klass samhällsskikt
A class of society composed of people with similar social, cultural, or economic status.
skikt vegetationsskikt växtskikt
(ecology) A layer of vegetation, usually of similar height.

straw /stɹɑ/ /stɹɔ/ /stɹɔː/ straws n
halm halmstrå strå
(countable) A dried stalk of a cereal plant.
halm strå
(uncountable) Such dried stalks considered collectively; this bulk matter may be a chief salable product, a by-product, fodder, bedding, or green manure, depending on region and on current market conditions.

straw hat straw hats n
halmhatt stråhatt
A stiff hat, made from woven straw.

straw man straw men n
halmdocka halmgubbe
A doll or scarecrow, particularly one stuffed with straw.
(figurative) An insubstantial concept, idea, endeavor or argument, particularly one deliberately set up to be weakly supported, e.g. by misrepresenting an opponent's argument by broadening or narrowing the scope of a premise, so that it can be easily knocked down; especially to impugn the strength of any related or contrasted thing or idea.

strawberry /ˈstɹɑˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔːb(ə)ɹi/ strawberrier strawberriest adj
jordgubbs- jordgubbsfärgad
Of a colour similar to the colour of strawberry-flavoured products.

strawberry /ˈstɹɑˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔːb(ə)ɹi/ strawberries n
jordgubbe smultron
The sweet, usually red, edible fruit of certain plants of the genus Fragaria.
jordgubbe jordgubbsplanta jordgubbsstånd
Any plant of the genus Fragaria (that bears such fruit).
jordgubbe jordgubbsfärg
A dark pinkish red colour, like that of the fruit; strawberry red.

strawberry blonde more strawberry blonde most strawberry blonde adj
jordgubbsblond rödblond
An uncommon hair colour that is a combination of blonde and red. Strawberry blonde hair appears blonde in dim light, but when exposed to sun or a bright light, the hair may assume a slight tinge of pink or red color.

strawberry saxifrage n
Arons skägg
Saxifraga stolonifera, a perennial flowering plant.

strawberry tree strawberry trees n
smultronträd jordgubbsträd
A cane apple, an evergreen shrub or small tree (Arbutus unedo), in family Ericaceae, native to the Mediterranean region and western Europe north to western France and Ireland, which bears fruits which resemble strawberries.
Any of the other species of Arbutus, native to Europe and temperate North America, especially

streak /stɹiːk/ streaks n
ränder
An irregular line left from smearing or motion.
rad
A continuous series of like events.

streak /stɹiːk/ v
springa naken streaka
(intransitive) To run naked in public.

stream /stɹiːm/ streams n
å ström bäck flod flöde
A small river; a large creek; a body of moving water confined by banks.
flöde
Any steady flow or succession of material, such as water, air, radio signal or words.

stream /stɹiːm/ v
strömma streama
(Internet) To push continuous data (e.g. music) from a server to a client computer while it is being used (played) on the client.

streamer /ˈstɹiːmɚ/ streamers n
serpentin vimpel
A long, narrow flag, or piece of material used or seen as a decoration.

streamline /ˈstriːmlaɪn/ v
rationalisera
(transitive, by extension) To simplify or organize a process in order to increase its efficiency.

streamlined more streamlined most streamlined adj
strömlinjeformad
Designed to offer little resistance to the flow of fluid, especially by having sleek, graceful lines.
Having been made more simple and straight forward.

street /stɹit/ /stɹiːt/ [skɹitˀ] [ʃkɹitˀ] [ʃtɹ̠̊iʔ] [ˈʃt͡ʃɹitˀ] streets n
gata
A paved part of road, usually in a village or a town.

street art n
gatukonst
Visual art created in public space and executed outside of the context of traditional art venues.

street artist street artists n
gatukonstnär
Someone who produces art in public spaces; someone who engages in street art.

street corner street corners n
gathörn
The corner of a street, usually where two streets meet at an intersection.

street food street foods n
gatukäk gatumat streetfood
Ready-to-eat food obtainable from a streetside vendor, often from a makeshift or portable stall.

street musician street musicians n
gatumusikant

street performer street performers n
gatukonstnär
An artist (musician, actor, painter, etc), who performs in a public place, usually for donated money.

street sign street signs n
gatuskylt gatunamnsskylt
a sign showing the name of a street, usually placed at a street corner.

street sweeper street sweepers n
gatsopare gatsoperska
A person who is employed to sweep streets, pavements, and gutters, keeping them clear of litter.
sopmaskin
A machine used to sweep streets.

street urchin street urchins n
gatubarn rännstensunge
(British, obsolescent) A child who lives, or spends most of his or her time, in the streets; sometimes a petty thief or pickpocket.

street value street values n
gatupris
The price of an illicit drug sold on the black market.

streetlight streetlights n
gatlykta
(countable) Any large outdoor light used to illuminate a public area, usually urban.
gatljus gatubelysning
(uncountable) The light produced by these lights.

streetlighting n
gatubelysning
Illumination by streetlights.

strength /stɹɛŋkθ/ /stɹɛŋθ/ [st̠͡ɹ̠eɪŋkθ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɛn̪θ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɛŋkθ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɛɪŋkθ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɪŋkθ] strengths n
styrka
The quality or degree of being strong.
The intensity of a force or power; potency.
A positive attribute.

strengthen /ˈstɹɛnθən/ /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/ /ˈʃt͡ʃɹeɪŋ(k)θən/ v
stärka förstärka
(transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

streptococcus streptococci n
streptokock
A spherical, gram-positive bacterium of the genus Streptococcus. Although commonly found benignly in the human mouth and gut, and though many species are non-pathogenic, other species can cause diseases including strep throat and more serious conditions.

stress /stɹɛs/ stresses n
dragspänning normalspänning spänning
(countable, physics) The internal distribution of force across a small boundary per unit area of that boundary (pressure) within a body. It causes strain or deformation and is typically symbolised by σ or τ.
stress
(uncountable) Emotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal.

stress /stɹɛs/ v
stressa
(transitive) To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal).

stress accent stress accents n
ordaccent
(phonology) A method or application of realizing phonological prominence of a segment phonetically by loudness or duration.

stress ball stress balls n
stressboll
A small, malleable toy ball filled with soft material, used to relieve muscle tension in one's palm and hand and alleviate general feelings of anxiety.

stressed /stɹɛst/ more stressed most stressed adj
betonad
(phonetics) Having a stress or accent.

stretch /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ stretches n
sträcka
A segment of a journey or route.

stretch /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ v
tänja töja sträcka
(transitive) To lengthen by pulling.
töja
(intransitive) To lengthen when pulled.
spänna
(transitive) To pull tight.
stretcha tänja
(intransitive, transitive) To extend one’s limbs or another part of the body in order to improve the elasticity of one's muscles

stretch mark stretch marks n
bristning hudbristning
(dermatology) Any of a series of red, irregular stripes on the surface of the skin caused by rapid growth of the tissues lying just underneath. They usually appear as a result of pregnancy, puberty or obesity, but can also be caused by rapid muscle growth.

stretchable more stretchable most stretchable adj
elastisk tänjbar töjbar
Capable of being stretched.

stretcher /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃə/ /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃɚ/ stretchers n
bår
A simple litter designed to carry a sick, injured, or dead person.
löpsten
A brick laid with the longest side exposed.

stretcher-bearer stretcher-bearers n
bårbärare
A person who carries, or helps to carry, injured or dead people on a stretcher.

stretching /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃɪŋ/ stretchings n
stretching stretchning
A form of physical exercise in which a specific skeletal muscle (or muscle group) is deliberately elongated to its fullest length in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and reaffirm comfortable muscle tone.

strew /stɹu/ /stɹuː/ v
strö
(dated, except strewn) To distribute objects or pieces of something over an area, especially in a random manner.

striated muscle striated muscles n
tvärstrimmig muskulatur
Muscle tissue that appears striped under the microscope as a result of the myofibrils being organized into regular units (sarcomeres).

strict /stɹɪkt/ stricter strictest adj
sträng
Governed or governing by exact rules; observing exact rules; severe; rigorous.
Severe in discipline.

strictly /ˈstɹɪktli/ more strictly most strictly strictlier strictliest adv
strikt
In a strict manner.
(maths) In a manner that applies to every member of a set or every interval of a function

strictly increasing function strictly increasing functions n
strängt växande funktion
(mathematics) Any function of a real variable whose value increases as the variable increases.

strife /stɹaɪf/ strifes n
fejd kiv konflikt stridighet tvist
Bitter conflict, sometimes violent.

strike /stiː.ɹaɪk/ /stɹaɪk/ [stiː.ɹ̠ʌɪ̯k(ʰ)] strikes n
strike
(baseball) A status resulting from a batter swinging and missing a pitch, or not swinging at a pitch when the ball goes in the strike zone, or hitting a foul ball that is not caught.
(cricket) The status of being the batsman that the bowler is bowling at.
strejk
A work stoppage (or otherwise concerted stoppage of an activity) as a form of protest.
slag
A blow or application of physical force against something.

strike /stiː.ɹaɪk/ /stɹaɪk/ [stiː.ɹ̠ʌɪ̯k(ʰ)] v
slå anslå
(transitive) To cause to sound by one or more beats; to indicate or notify by audible strokes. Of a clock, to announce (an hour of the day), usually by one or more sounds.
strejka slå träffa slå till stryka
(transitive) To give, as a blow; to impel, as with a blow; to give a force to; to dash; to cast.
slå
(transitive) To impress, seem or appear to (a person).

strike a chord v
slå an
(idiomatic) To elicit a significant reaction, especially one which is favorable or sympathetic.
(idiomatic) To convey a feeling or meaning which someone personally internalizes and takes to heart.

strike while the iron is hot v
smida medan järnet är varmt
(idiomatic) To act on an opportunity promptly while favorable conditions exist; to avoid waiting.

strikebreaker strikebreakers n
strejkbrytare guling svartfot
A non-unionized worker hired to replace a striking union worker.

strikethrough /ˈstɹaɪk.θɹu/ strikethroughs n
genomstrykning
(typography) An overlaid horizontal line striking out other characters.
(typography) A horizontal or oblique line striking out individual characters.

string /stɹɪŋ/ strings n
snöre
(countable) A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together.
sträng
(uncountable) Such a structure considered as a substance.
(musical instrument) A segment of wire (typically made of plastic or metal) or other material used as vibrating element on a musical instrument.
(countable) A cohesive substance taking the form of a string.
(countable, programming) An ordered sequence of text characters stored consecutively in memory and capable of being processed as a single entity.
(countable, physics) A tiny one-dimensional string-like entity, the main object of study in string theory, a branch of theoretical physics.
följd rad serie
A thread or cord on which a number of objects or parts are strung or arranged in close and orderly succession; hence, a line or series of things arranged on a thread, or as if so arranged.
(countable) A series of items or events.
stränginstrument
(music, usually, in the plural) The stringed instruments as a section of an orchestra, especially those played by a bow, or the persons playing those instruments.

string /stɹɪŋ/ v
stränga
(transitive) To put strings on (something).

string quartet string quartets n
stråkkvartett
(music) A group of four musicians playing string instruments, usually two violins, a viola and a cello.

string theory string theories n
strängteori
(physics) A candidate unified theory of all physical forces and particles; a theory which suggests that subatomic particles are one-dimensional strings rather than zero-dimensional points. It also suggests that space-time can have up to nine dimensions, plus the dimension of time.

string trimmer /ˌstɹɪŋ ˈtɹɪmə/ /ˌstɹɪŋ ˈtɹɪmɚ/ string trimmers n
grästrimmer
(horticulture) A powered, hand-held garden implement that uses a rotating monofilament line to cut grass, etc., without damaging other objects.

stringed instrument stringed instruments n
stränginstrument

stringent /ˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ more stringent most stringent adj
stringent sträng
Strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe

strip /stɹɪp/ n
strimla remsa
(countable) A long, thin piece of land; any long, thin area.
stripp
The act of removing one's clothes; a striptease.
serie stripp
A comic strip.

strip /stɹɪp/ v
ta av
(transitive) To remove or take away, often in strips or stripes.
klä av ta av
(transitive) To take away something from (someone or something); to plunder; to divest.
strippa
(transitive) To fire (a bullet or ball) from a rifle such that it fails to pick up a spin from the rifling.

strip club strip clubs n
strippklubb
An establishment offering striptease or other erotic dancing.

strip poker n
klädpoker
A variant of poker where the loser removes his/her clothes.

stripe /stɹaɪp/ /stɹʌɪp/ stripes n
rand linje
A long region of a single colour in a repeating pattern of similar regions.

stripe-breasted tit stripe-breasted tits n
ruwenzorimes
Melaniparus fasciiventer, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

striped /stɹaɪpt/ adj
randig
Having stripes, decorated or marked with bands differing in color.

stripper /stɹɪpə/ /stɹɪpɚ/ /ʃkɹɪpə/ strippers n
strippa strippteasedansös
Someone who removes their clothing in a sexually provocative manner, especially as a form of paid entertainment.

striptease stripteases n
striptease
The act of slowly taking off one's clothes to sexually arouse the viewer, often accompanied by music and in exchange for money.

striptease v
stripteasa
(intransitive) To perform a striptease.

strive /ˈstɹaɪv/ v
sträva anstränga ge 110% ge järnet
To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.

stroboscope stroboscopes n
stroboskop
Instrument for studying or observing periodic movement by rendering a moving body visible only at regular intervals.

stroboscopic adj
stroboskopisk
of, relating to, or produced by a stroboscope

stroboscopy n
stroboskopi
The examination of a vibrating object (e.g. the vocal cords) using a stroboscope

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ strokes n
slag
(tennis) The hitting of a ball with a racket; also, the movement of the racket and arm that produces that impact.
An act of hitting; a blow, a hit.
(by extension) The rower who is nearest the stern of the boat, the movement of whose oar sets the rowing rhythm for the other rowers; also, the position in the boat occupied by this rower.
(technology) A single movement or thrust of a part (such as a piston) of a machine that moves back and forth; also, the length of this movement.
slag hugg drag
(golf) A single act of striking at the ball with a club; also, at matchplay, a shot deducted from a player's score at a hole as a result of a handicapping system.
A single movement with a tool; also, an impact of a tool on an object.
strykning
An act of moving one's hand or an object along a surface in one direction, touching it lightly; a caress.
simtag tag
(swimming) A specific combination of movements of the arms and legs which, when repeated, causes the swimmer to advance through the water; also, the manner in which such movements are made; a swimming style.
tag årtag
The movement of an oar or paddle through water, either the pull which actually propels the boat, or a single entire cycle of movement including the pull; also, the manner in which such movements are made; a rowing style.
streck
(linguistics) A line making up a written character; specifically, a Chinese, Japanese, or Korean character.
streck drag
A movement of a brush in painting, of a chisel in carving, of a pen, pencil, or such implement in drawing or writing, etc., in one direction; hence, a line or mark made on a surface by such an implement.
slaganfall slag stroke
(medicine) The loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted.
slag drag klockslag
(music) A bow or pluck of a string or strings of a stringed instrument; also, the manner in which a musical instrument is played; hence, a melody, a tune.

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ v
slå
(ball games) To hit or kick (the ball) with a flowing or smooth motion; also, to score (a goal, a point, etc.) by doing so.
stryka
To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom or brush) along (a surface) in one direction, touching it lightly; to caress.

stroke of genius strokes of genius n
snilleblixt
A sudden mental insight that solves a problem.

stroke of luck strokes of luck n
lyckträff

stroke order stroke orders n
streckordning
the standard sequence in which a Chinese character is written in Chinese, Japanese or Korean writing

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ strolls n
promenad strövtåg
A wandering on foot; an idle and leisurely walk; a ramble.

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ v
flanera strosa spankulera
To wander on foot; to ramble idly or leisurely; to rove.

stroller strollers n
barnvagn sulky
(US, Canada, Australia) A seat or chair on wheels, pushed by somebody walking behind it, typically used for transporting babies and young children.

stromatolite stromatolites n
stromatolit
(geology) A laminated, columnar, rock-like structure constituting a large share of all fossils from 3.5 to 0.5 billion years ago, with some still being formed at present, some or all of which result from the deposit of minerals by microorganisms such as cyanobacteria.

strong /stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/ [st̠͡ɹ̠ɑŋ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɒŋ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɔŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɑŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɒŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɔŋ] [ʃt͡ʃɹɔŋ] stronger strongest adj
stark kraftfull
Capable of producing great physical force.
stark hållfast stadig
Capable of withstanding great physical force.
stark energisk
Determined; unyielding.
stark mustig
Highly stimulating to the senses.
stark frän skarp
Having an offensive or intense odor or flavor.
stark
Having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient.
(specifically) Having a high alcoholic content.
(military) Not easily subdued or taken.
(of an argument) Convincing.
stark oregelbunden
(grammar) Inflecting in a different manner than the one called weak, such as Germanic verbs which change vowels.

strong /stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/ [st̠͡ɹ̠ɑŋ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɒŋ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɔŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɑŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɒŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɔŋ] [ʃt͡ʃɹɔŋ] adv
krafigt kraftfullt starkt
In a strong manner.

strong as an ox adj
stark som en oxe stark som en björn
(simile) Very strong and powerful.

strong nuclear force strong nuclear forces n
stark växelverkan
(nuclear physics) The color force, a fundamental force that is associated with the strong bonds, created by the associated bosons known as gluons, between quarks and other subatomic particles.

strong verb strong verbs n
starkt verb
(grammar) Any of a class of Germanic verbs which use ablaut as opposed to a dental affix to indicate tense.
(grammar, linguistics) A member of a "strong" class in a language with two or more verb classes.

stronghold /ˈstɹɒŋhəʊld/ /ˈstɹɔŋˌhoʊld/ strongholds n
fäste
A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.
högborg bålverk fäste
(figuratively) A place of domination by, or refuge or survival of, a particular group or idea.

strongly /stɹɑŋli/ /stɹɒŋli/ /stɹɔŋli/ more strongly most strongly stronglier strongliest adv
starkt
In a strong or powerful manner.

strongman strongmen n
starke mannen
Someone who performs feats of strength, sometimes in competitions or in a circus.
starke man
A forceful or brutal person, usually a ruler or tyrant.

strontium /ˈstɹɒn.ti.əm/ strontiums n
strontium
The metallic chemical element (symbol Sr) with an atomic number of 38. It is a soft, reactive, silvery alkaline earth metal.

strop /stɹɒp/ strops n
strigel
A strap; more specifically a piece of leather or a substitute (notably canvas), or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for honing a razor.

strop /stɹɒp/ v
strigla
To hone (a razor or knife) with a strop.

strophic /ˈstɹɒfɪk/ /ˈstɹəʊfɪk/ more strophic most strophic adj
strofisk
(prosody) Using or containing strophes.

structural more structural most structural adj
struktur strukturell
Of, relating to, or having structure.

structural unemployment n
strukturell arbetslöshet
(economics) A type of unemployment explained by a mismatch between the requirements of the employers and the properties (such as skills, age, gender or location) of the unemployed.

structure /ˈstɹʌk(t)ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ [ˈstɹɐk(t)ʃə(ɹ)] [ˈstʃɹɐktʃə] structures n
struktur
A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.
The overall form or organization of something.
(computing) Several pieces of data treated as a unit.

structure /ˈstɹʌk(t)ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ [ˈstɹɐk(t)ʃə(ɹ)] [ˈstʃɹɐktʃə] v
strukturera
(transitive) To give structure to; to arrange.

structured more structured most structured adj
strukturerat
having structure; organized

strudel /ˈstɹuːdəl/ strudels n
strudel
A pastry made from multiple thin layers of dough rolled up and filled with fruit, etc.

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ [ˈstɹʌɡl̩] struggles n
kamp
(figurative) Strife, contention, great effort.

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ [ˈstɹʌɡl̩] v
kämpa
To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.

strumpet /ˈstɹʌm.pɪt/ strumpets n
hora slinka
A female prostitute
(derogatory) A trollop; a whore.

strut /stɹət/ /stɹʌt/ [stɹɐt] [stɹʊ̈t] [stɹʌt] struts n
stag
(chiefly, construction) A beam or rod providing support.

strut /stɹət/ /stɹʌt/ [stɹɐt] [stɹʊ̈t] [stɹʌt] v
kråma sig strutta
(intransitive) Of a peacock or other fowl: to stand or walk stiffly, with the tail erect and spread out.
stoltsera spankulera svassa
(transitive, by extension) To walk across or on (a stage or other place) haughtily or proudly.
bukta ut svälla
(intransitive, obsolete) Often followed by out: to protuberate or stick out due to being full or swollen; to bulge, to swell.

strychnine /ˈstɹɪk.niːn/ strychnines n
stryknin
(organic compound) A very toxic, colourless crystalline alkaloid, derived from nux vomica, used as a pesticide

stub /stʌb/ stubs n
stump
Something blunted, stunted, or cut short, such as stubble or a stump.

stub /stʌb/ v
slå i
(transitive) To jam, hit, or bump, especially a toe.

stubble /ˈstʌb.əl/ stubbles n
stubb skäggstubb
(countable, and, uncountable) Short, coarse hair, especially on a man’s face.
stubb
(countable, and, uncountable) The short stalks left in a field after crops have been harvested.

stubborn /ˈstʊbən/ /ˈstʌbən/ /ˈstʌbɚn/ stubborner stubbornest adj
envis hårdnackad
Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.

stubborn as a mule adj
envis som en åsna envis som synden envis som en gammal get envis som en oxe
(simile) Extremely stubborn

stuck /ˈstʌk/ more stuck most stuck adj
fast
Unable to move.
Unable to progress with a task.

stuck up more stuck up most stuck up adj
fisförnäm
(idiomatic) snobbish, conceited; believing oneself to be better than others, usually because of abundant success; haughty; arrogant or egotistical.

stud /stʌd/ studs n
stuteri hingst avelshingst avelssto sto
A male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding.
A female animal, especially a studmare (broodmare), kept for breeding.
dobb knopp nit
A small object that protrudes from something; an ornamental knob.
(engineering) A short rod or pin, fixed in and projecting from something, and sometimes forming a journal.
hingst
(colloquial) A sexually attractive male.

student /ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dənt/ /ˈst͡ʃuː.dənt/ students n
student studentska elev
A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.
student studentska
(in particular) A person who is enrolled at a college or university (as contrasted with a pupil or schoolchild attending a primary or secondary school).
A person who is formally enrolled at a school, a college or university, or another educational institution.

student council student councils n
studentråd
In elementary and secondary schools, an elected student body which mediates between students and staff and also organizes school-wide activities.

student loan student loans n
studielån
(education, finance) A loan granted to a student in higher education to help pay for the tuition.

students' union students' unions n
studentkår
(UK) A student organization present in many colleges, universities, and high schools. In higher education, the students' union is often accorded its own building on the campus, dedicated to social, organizational activities, and representation.
kårhus
(UK) The building where the union provides such services.

studentship studentships n
studentskap
The position or role of a student.

studies /ˈstʌdiz/ n
studier
(plural only) An academic field of study concerning the given subject.

studio /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/ /ˈstudioʊ/ /ˈst͡ʃuːdiəʊ/ studios n
etta studio
A studio apartment.

studs n
dobbsko dubbsko
A pair of shoes or boots which have studs on the bottom to aid grip.
dubbdäck
Tires with metal protrusions used for improved traction on snow and ice in winter.

study /ˈstʌdi/ studies n
studierum studio
studie
Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of attentive consideration.

study /ˈstʌdi/ v
studera plugga
(academic, transitive) To take a course or courses on a subject.
studera lära läsa
(transitive) To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.

studying /ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/ studyings n
studerande pluggande
The action of the verb to study.

stuff /stʌf/ stuffs n
saker
(informal) Miscellaneous items or objects; (with possessive) personal effects.
material stoff stoppning
The tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object.

stuff /stʌf/ v
stoppa fylla
(transitive) To fill by packing or crowding something into; to cram with something; to load to excess.
stoppa upp
To preserve a dead bird or other animal by filling its skin.

stuffed /stʌft/ more stuffed most stuffed adj
fullproppad fylld täppt
Full or packed (with some material or substance).
proppmätt
(cooking) Filled with seasoning.

stuffed animal stuffed animals n
gosedjur kramdjur mjukisdjur
(US) A soft toy in the form of an animal.
uppstoppat djur
An animal that has undergone taxidermy.

stuffing /ˈstʌfɪŋ/ stuffings n
stoppning
The matter used to stuff hollow objects such as pillows and saddles.
fyllning
Any of many food items used to stuff another.

stumble /ˈstʌmbəl/ v
snava snubbla
(transitive, figurative) To mislead; to confound; to cause to err or to fall.

stumbling block stumbling blocks n
stötesten
(idiomatic) A hindrance, obstacle or impediment; an opportunity for error.

stump /stʌmp/ stumps n
stump stubbe
The remains of something that has been cut off; especially the remains of a tree, the remains of a limb.

stump /stʌmp/ v
stövla
(intransitive) To walk heavily or clumsily, plod, trudge.

stun /stʌn/ v
bedöva
(transitive) To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.
chockera förstumma överraska
(transitive) To shock or surprise.

stunt /stʌnt/ stunts n
stunt
A daring or dangerous feat, often involving the display of gymnastic skills.

stuntman /ˈstʌnt.mæn/ stuntmen n
stuntman kaskadör
In films, someone who performs stunts that are deemed too dangerous or physically difficult for the main actors to attempt.

stupa /ˈstuːpə/ stupas n
stupa
(Buddhism) A dome-shaped Buddhist monument, used to house relics of the Lord Buddha.

stupefied more stupefied most stupefied adj
omtöcknad
Experiencing stupefaction.

stupid /st͡ʃjuː.pɪd/ /ˈst(j)u.pɪd/ /ˈstjuː.pɪd/ /ˈʃtjuː.pɪd/ /ˈʃt͡ʃjʉː.pəd/ more stupid most stupid stupider stupidest adj
dum omtöcknad
(of animates) Lacking in intelligence.
Exhibiting the quality of having been done by someone lacking in intelligence.

stupid /st͡ʃjuː.pɪd/ /ˈst(j)u.pɪd/ /ˈstjuː.pɪd/ /ˈʃtjuː.pɪd/ /ˈʃt͡ʃjʉː.pəd/ stupids n
dumhuvud dumskalle fårskalle knäppgök knäppskalle tokskalle
A stupid person; a fool.
(colloquial, uncountable) The condition or state of being stupid; stupidity, stupidness.

stupidity /stjuːˈpɪdɪti/ /stuˈpɪdɪti/ stupidities n
dumhet enfald
(uncountable) The property of being stupid.
dumhet
(countable) An act that is stupid.

stupor /ˈstju.pɚ/ /ˈstjuː.pə/ /ˈstu.pɚ/ stupors n
stupor dvala
A state of greatly dulled or completely suspended consciousness or sensibility; (particularly, symptom) a chiefly mental condition marked by absence of spontaneous movement, greatly diminished responsiveness to stimulation, and usually impaired consciousness.

sturdy /ˈstɜrdi/ /ˈstɜːdi/ sturdier sturdiest adj
rejäl robust stabil
Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.
stabil motståndskraftig robust solid
Solid in structure or person.

sturgeon /ˈstɜːd͡ʒən/ /ˈstɝd͡ʒən/ sturgeon sturgeons n
stör
Any marine or freshwater fish of the family Acipenseridae that are prized for their roe and are endemic to temperate seas and rivers of the northern hemisphere, especially central Eurasia.

stutter /ˈstʌtə/ /ˈstʌtɚ/ stutters n
stamning

stutterer stutterers n
stammare
One who stutters; one who speaks with a stutter.

stuttering stutterings n
stamning

sty /staɪ/ sties styes n
stia svinstia
A pen or enclosure for swine.
(figurative) A messy, dirty or debauched place.

stye /ˈstaɪ/ styes n
vagel
(disease) A bacterial infection in the eyelash or eyelid.

style /staɪl/ styles n
stift stil
(botany) The stalk that connects the stigma(s) to the ovary in a pistil of a flower.
stil
(by extension from sense 1.1) A particular manner of expression in writing or speech, especially one regarded as good.
A particular manner of creating, doing, or presenting something, especially a work of architecture or art.

styleless adj
stillös

stylelessness n
stillöshet

stylesheet /ˈstaɪlʃiːt/ stylesheets n
stilmall
(web design) A document consisting of markup that describes the layout and presentation to be used when displaying other documents.

stylist /ˈstaɪlɪst/ stylists n
stilist
A writer or speaker distinguished for excellence or individuality of style; one who cultivates, or is a master or critic of, literary style.

stylistic /staɪˈlɪstɪk/ /stɪˈlɪstɪk/ more stylistic most stylistic adj
stilistisk
Of or pertaining to style, especially to linguistic or literary style.

stylistics n
stilistik
(linguistics) The study of literary style, and how it changes within different contexts.

stylite /ˈstaɪlaɪt/ /ˈstʌɪlʌɪt/ stylites n
pelarhelgon
(Christianity, historical) A Christian ascetic in ancient times who lived alone on top of a tall pillar.

styrene /ˈstaɪriːn/ styrenes n
styren
(chemistry) An aromatic hydrocarbon; a colourless, oily liquid, used in the manufacture of polymers such as polystyrene.

styrofoam styrofoams n
cellplast frigolit skumplast
Expanded polystyrene foam, such as is used in cups and packaging.

stød /stɜːd/ /stʌd/ n
stöt stötljud stød
(phonology) a phenomenon of most Danish accents, in which stressed long vowels or consonants are laryngealised in certain contexts; sometimes a simple glottal stop that follows said vowel/consonant

sub- /sʌb/ prefix
under-
under, beneath

subarachnoid space subarachnoid spaces n
subaraknoidalrum
(neuroanatomy) The space between the arachnoid mater and the pia mater that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, through which the cerebrospinal fluid circulates and major blood vessels pass, and across which extend delicate trabeculae of connective tissue.

subarctic /sʌbˈɑːktɪk/ /sʌbˈɑːtɪk/ adj
subarktisk
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the subarctic.

subatomic adj
subatomär
(physics) Relating to particles that are constituents of the atom, or are smaller than an atom; such as proton, neutron, electron, etc.

subclass subclasses n
subklass underklass
(taxonomy) A rank directly below class.

subconsciously more subconsciously most subconsciously adv
undermedvetet
Below the level of conscious awareness.

subconsciousness n
undermedvetenhet
The state of being subconscious.

subcontinent subcontinents n
subkontinent
A large landmass which is either smaller than a continent (such as Greenland), or part of an even larger continent (such as the Indian subcontinent).

subcontractor subcontractors n
underleverantör
A contractor hired by a general contractor employed by the contractor rather than directly hired by the customer.

subcover subcovers n
delövertäckning
(topology) A cover which is a subset of another cover.

subculture /ˈsʌbˌkʌltʃɚ/ subcultures n
subkultur
A portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features, often in contrast to the larger mainstream culture.

subcutaneous /sʌbkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ more subcutaneous most subcutaneous adj
subkutan
Pertaining to the fatty layer under the skin.

subdue /səbˈdjuː/ /səbˈdu/ /səbˈdʒuː/ /sʌb-/ v
kuva
To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

subdued /səbˈdjuːd/ /səbˈdud/ more subdued most subdued adj
dämpad
Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone.

subfamily subfamilies n
underfamilj
(taxonomy) A taxonomic category ranking between a family and a genus; formerly called a tribe

subgenre subgenres n
subgenre
One of several categories within a particular genre.

subgenus subgenera subgenuses n
undersläkte
(taxonomy) A subdivision of a genus.

subglacial /sʌbˈɡleɪ.ʃl̩/ /sʌbˈɡleɪ.ʃɪ.əl/ /ˌsʌbˈɡleɪ.ʃ(ə)l/ adj
subglacial
Formed or occurring beneath a glacier or other body of ice.

subgoal subgoals n
delmål
A lesser goal that forms part of a greater goal.

subgroup /ˈsʌbˌɡɹuːp/ subgroups n
undergrupp delgrupp
A group within a larger group; a group whose members are some, but not all, of the members of a larger group.

subharmonic subharmonics n
underton
Such a frequency

subhuman [sʌbˈhjuːmən] more subhuman most subhuman adj
undermänsklig
Less than human; lacking characteristics of a human.

subject /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɪkt/ subjects n
subjekt
(grammar) The noun, pronoun or noun phrase about whom the statement is made. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject is the actor. In clauses in the passive voice the subject is the target of the action.
(philosophy) A being that has subjective experiences, subjective consciousness, or a relationship with another entity.
ämne föremål
The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
ämne
A particular area of study.
undersåte
A citizen in a monarchy.

subject /səbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /sʌbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
utsätta
(transitive, construed with to) To cause (someone or something) to undergo a particular experience, especially one that is unpleasant or unwanted.

subject matter subject matters n
ämne
The matter or thought presented for consideration in some statement or discussion; that which is made the object of thought or study.

subjugate /ˈsʌbd͡ʒuɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌbd͡ʒuɡət/ /ˈsʌbd͡ʒəɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌbd͡ʒəɡət/ v
underkuva
(transitive) To forcibly impose obedience or servitude upon.

subjunctive /səbˈd͡ʒʌŋktɪv/ adj
konjunktiv
(grammar, of a verb) Inflected to indicate that an act or state of being is possible, contingent or hypothetical, and not a fact.

subjunctive mood subjunctive moods n
konjunktiv
(grammar) Mood expressing an action or state which is hypothetical or anticipated rather than actual, including wishes and commands.

sublease subleases n
andrahandsuthyrning
(property law) A lease sublet by a tenant or lessee to a subtenant.

sublimate /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/ /ˈsʌblɪmət/ v
sublimera
(figurative, psychoanalysis) To modify (the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct) in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of (such an instinct) into some acceptable activity.
(generally) To change (a solid substance) into a gas without breaking down or passing through the liquid state by heating it gently. [from 16th c.]
(figurative, psychoanalysis) To modify the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of such an instinct into some acceptable activity.

sublimation sublimations n
sublimering
(chemistry) The transition of a substance from the solid phase directly to the vapor state such that it does not pass through the intermediate liquid phase. [from late 14th c.]
(psychology) The transformation of an impulse into something socially constructive. [from 20th c.]

subliminal /səˈblɪm.ɪ.nəl/ /ˌsabˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl/ [səˈblɪm.ɪ.nl̩] [ˌsabˈlɪm.ɪ.nl̩] [ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nl̩] more subliminal most subliminal adj
subliminal
(physiology) Of a stimulus: below the limen or threshold of conscious perception, especially if still able to produce a response; also (generally) , below the threshold where a response can be produced. [from late 19th c.]

subliminal message subliminal messages n
subliminal perception
A signal or message embedded in another object, designed to pass below the normal limits of perception.

submachine gun submachine guns n
kulsprutepistol kpist
A type of short range machine gun that is carried as a personal weapon and uses pistol ammunition.

submanifold submanifolds n
delmångfald
(topology) A manifold which is a subset of another, so that the inclusion function is an embedding or, sometimes, an immersion.

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ adj
undervattens-
Hidden or undisclosed.

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ submarines n
undervattensbåt ubåt
A boat that can go underwater.

submenu submenus n
undermeny
(computing, graphical user interface) A secondary menu available through another menu, especially one that branches off the first.

submission /səbˈmɪʃən/ submissions n
underkastelse undergivenhet
The act of submitting or yielding; surrender.
The act of submitting or giving e.g. a completed piece of work.
inlämning
The thing which has been submitted.

submissive /səbˈmɪsɪv/ more submissive most submissive adj
lydig underdånig undergiven
Meekly obedient or passive.

submit /səbˈmɪt/ v
framlägga
inlämna
(ambitransitive) To enter or put forward for approval, consideration, marking etc.
underkasta
(transitive, mixed martial arts, professional wrestling) To win a fight against (an opponent) by submission.

subnet subnets n
subnät
(networking) A portion of a network that shares a network address in which each component is identified by a number.

subnet v
subnetta subnäta
(transitive, networking) To break (a network) into subnets.

suborder suborders n
underordning
(taxonomy) A taxonomic category below order and above infraorder.

subordinate /səˈboːdɪnæɪt/ /səˈboːdɪnət/ /səˈbɔɹdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ /səˈbɔːdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔːdɪnət/ more subordinate most subordinate adj
underordnad
Placed in a lower class, rank, or position.
Submissive or inferior to, or controlled by authority.
(grammar, of a clause, not comparable) dependent on and either modifying or complementing the main clause

subordinate /səˈboːdɪnæɪt/ /səˈboːdɪnət/ /səˈbɔɹdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ /səˈbɔːdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔːdɪnət/ v
underordna
(transitive) To make subservient.

subordinate clause subordinate clauses n
bisats
(grammar) A clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence, but functions as either a noun, adjective or adverb in a sentence.

subordinating conjunction subordinating conjunctions n
subjunktion
(grammar) A word that appears at the beginning of a subordinate clause and establishes its nature.

subpage subpages n
undersida
(Internet) A web page that is subordinate to another.

subphylum subphyla subphylums n
underfylum understam
(taxonomy) A taxonomic category below phylum and above class

subplot subplots n
subplot
A plot within a story, subsidiary to the main plot.

subpoena /səˈpiːnə/ subpoenae subpoenas subpoenæ n
stämning
(legal) A writ requiring someone to appear in court to give testimony.

subquestion subquestions n
delfråga
A question making up part of a larger question.

subrogate /ˈsʌbɹəɡeɪt/ v
surrogera
(legal, transitive) To replace one person or thing with another.

subroutine subroutines n
subrutin
(computer science) A section of code, called by the main body of a program, that implements a task.

subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/ v
abonnera prenumerera
(ergative) To sign up to have copies of a publication, such as a newspaper or a magazine, delivered for a period of time.
To pay for the provision of a service, such as Internet access or a cell phone plan.
skriva under
To believe or agree with a theory or an idea (used with to).
teckna sig för
(business, and, finance) To agree to buy shares in a company.

subscriber /səbˈskɹaɪbɚ/ subscribers n
abonnent prenumerant
A person who subscribes to a publication or a service.

subscription /səbˈskɹɪpʃən/ subscriptions n
abonnemang prenumeration
Access to a resource for a period of time, generally for payment.

subsection subsections n
underavdelning
A defined part of a section.

subsequence subsequences n
delföljd
(mathematics) A sequence that is contained within a larger one.

subsequent /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/ /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/ adj
följande

subsequently /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li/ adv
sedan
Accordingly, therefore (implying a logical connection or deduction), consequently.

subset /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/ subsets n
delmängd
(set theory, of a set S) A set A such that every element of A is also an element of S.

subside /səbˈsaɪd/ /sʌbˈsaɪd/ v
avta dö bort lugna sig lägga sig lätta
(intransitive) To fall into a state of calm; to be calm again; to settle down; to become tranquil; to abate.

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.dəɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.d͡ʒəɹ.i/ more subsidiary most subsidiary adj
subsidiär
Auxiliary or supplemental.

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.dəɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.d͡ʒəɹ.i/ subsidiaries n
dotterbolag
A company owned by a parent company or a holding company, also called daughter company or sister company.

subsidize /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/ v
subventionera
(transitive) To assist (someone or something) by granting a subsidy.

subsidy /ˈsʌbsɪdi/ subsidies n
subvention
Financial support or assistance, such as a grant.

subsistence /səbˈsɪstəns/ subsistences n
underhåll
The act of maintaining oneself at a minimum level.
(theology) Embodiment or personification or hypostasis of an underlying principle or quality.

subsoil subsoils n
alv
The layer of earth that is below the topsoil.

subsonic adj
subsonisk underljuds-
(of a speed) (aviation) less than the speed of sound (in the same medium, and at the same temperature and pressure)

subspace subspaces n
underrum
(countable, mathematics) A subset of a space which is a space in its own right.

subspecies /-siːz/ /-ʃɪz/ /ˈsʌbspiːʃiːz/ subspecies n
underart
(taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below species.

subst. substs. substt. n
subst.
(grammar)

substance /ˈsʌbstəns/ [ˈsʌbstənts] substances n
substans ämne
Physical matter; material.
substans
The essential part of anything; the most vital part.
Drugs (illegal narcotics)
resurs
Material possessions; estate; property; resources.

substance abuse n
substansmissbruk
(medicine) An overindulgence in and dependence on a drug or other chemical.

substandard /ˌsʌbˈstændəd/ /ˌsʌbˈstændɚd/ more substandard most substandard adj
undermålig
Of inferior quality; not meeting the minimum quality requirements.

substantial /səbˈstænʃəl/ more substantial most substantial adj
väsentlig

substantially more substantially most substantially adv
i allt väsentligt väsentligen
In a strong substantial manner; considerably.
To a great extent; in essence; essentially.

substantive /səbˈstæntɪv/ /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/ more substantive most substantive adj
materiell
Of the essence or essential element of a thing.
(law) Applying to essential legal principles and rules of right.

substantivise v
substantivera

substation substations n
understation
A site where electricity supplied by long-distance (high-voltage) transmission lines is transformed and/or regulated for local (low-voltage) distribution.

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtjut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/ /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtʃuːt/ substitutes n
substitut
A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.
avbytare
(sports) A player who is available to replace another if the need arises, and who may or may not actually do so.

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtjut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/ /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtʃuːt/ v
ersätta substituera
(transitive) To use in place of something else, with the same function.
(transitive, formerly, _, proscribed, in the phrase "substitute X with/by Y") To use Y in place of X; to replace X with Y.

substitutes' bench substitutes' benches n
avbytarbänk
(football) The bench on which the players sit when they are not in action.

substitution /ˌsʌbstəˈtuʃən/ /ˌsʌbstɪˈtjuːʃən/ substitutions n
ersättning substitution utbyte
The act of substituting or the state of being substituted.
substitution
(chemistry, especially, organic chemistry) The replacement of an atom, or group of atoms, in a compound, with another.
substitution utbyte
(linguistics) The expansion of the lexicon of a language by native means in correspondence to a foreign term.

substitution reaction substitution reactions n
substitutionsreaktion
(chemistry) a reaction in which one functional group is replaced with another

substrate /ˈsʌbstɹeɪt/ substrates n
substrat
(biology) A surface on which an organism grows, or to which an organism or an item is attached.
(linguistics) A language that is replaced in a population by another language and that influences the language imposed on its speakers.

subsume /səbˈsjuːm/ /səbˈsuːm/ v
sammanfatta
To place (any one cognition) under another as belonging to it; to include or contain something else.

subterranean /ˌsʌbtəˈɹeɪniən/ adj
underjordisk
Below ground, under the earth, underground.

subtext subtexts n
undertext
(authorship) The implicit meaning of a text, often a literary one, or a speech or dialogue.

subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ subtitles n
undertitel
(authorship) A heading below or after a title.
undertext textremsa
(cinematography, television) Textual versions of the dialogue in films (and similar media such as television or video games), usually displayed at the bottom of the screen.

subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ v
texta
To create subtitles for the dialogue in a film.

subtitled adj
textad
(of a film) in which the dialogue is translated into another language, and displayed, in text, at the bottom of the screen.

subtitler subtitlers n
undertextare
Someone who translates subtitles.
A software package that assists in creating subtitles for movies, documentaries, etc.

subtitling subtitlings n
textning

subtle /ˈsʌt(ə)l/ [ˈsʌɾɫ̩] more subtle most subtle subtler subtlest adj
subtil
Hard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood.
(of a thing) Cleverly contrived.
(of a person or animal) Cunning, skillful.
Insidious.

subtlety /ˈsʌt(ə)lti/ subtleties n
subtilitet
The quality of being done in a clever way that is not obvious or not direct; the quality of being carefully thought out. (of things)
subtilitet finess
(countable) An instance of being subtle, a subtle thing, especially a subtle argument or distinction.

subtract /səbˈtɹækt/ v
subtrahera dra ifrån
(transitive, arithmetic) To remove or reduce; especially to reduce a quantity or number

subtraction /səbˈtɹækʃən/ subtractions n
subtraktion
(arithmetic, uncountable) The process of subtracting a number from another.
(arithmetic, countable) A calculation involving subtracting.

suburb /ˈsʌbɜːb/ /ˈsʌbɝb/ suburbs n
förort förstad orten
A residential area located on the outskirts of a city or large town that usually includes businesses that cater to its residents; such as schools, grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, convenience stores, etc.

suburban /səˈbɜː(ɹ)bən/ more suburban most suburban adj
förorts-
Relating to or characteristic of or situated on the outskirts of a city.

subversion /sʌbˈvɜɹ.ʒən/ /sʌbˈvɜː.ʃən/ subversions n
kapsejsning
(obsolete) The act of subverting; overturning; flipping from beneath.
subversion
The act of overthrowing a government or a ruler; dethronement.
A systematic attempt to overthrow a government by working from within; undermining.

subversive /-vɚsɪv/ /səbˈvɜːsɪv/ /səbˈvɝsɪv/ /sʌb-/ [səbˈβɝsɪv] [səb̪ˈvɝsɪv] more subversive most subversive adj
subversiv omstörtande
Intending to subvert, overturn, undermine or debase.

subversive /-vɚsɪv/ /səbˈvɜːsɪv/ /səbˈvɝsɪv/ /sʌb-/ [səbˈβɝsɪv] [səb̪ˈvɝsɪv] subversives n
samhällsomstörtare
A radical supporter of political or social revolution.

subvert /səbˈvɜːt/ /səbˈvɝt/ v
omstörta störta
(transitive) To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.

subway /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ [ˈsʌbˌweɪ̯] subways n
tunnelbana T-bana
(North America, Scotland, South Africa) A train that runs on such an underground railway.
tunnelbana T-bana kulvert
(British) An underground walkway, tunnel for pedestrians (called pedestrian underpass in US).

subwoofer subwoofers n
sub subwoofer
An electronic speaker designed to produce low-frequency sound, especially bass.

succade /səˈkeɪd/ succades n
suckat
Candied citrus peel (or, less commonly, other preserves).

succeed /səkˈsiːd/ v
lyckas
(intransitive) To come in the place of another person, thing, or event; to come next in the usual, natural, or prescribed course of things; to follow; hence, to come next in the possession of anything; (often with to).

success /səkˈsɛs/ successes n
framgång succé
The achievement of one's aim or goal. [from 16th c.]

successful /səkˈsɛs.fl̩/ more successful most successful adj
framgångsrik lyckad
Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect

succession /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/ successions n
tronföljd
A passing of royal powers.

successively adv
successivt
In a serial or successive manner; one following another.

succinct /sə(k)ˈsɪŋkt/ /səkˈsɪŋ(k)t/ more succinct most succinct adj
koncis
Brief and to the point.

succinctly /səˈsɪŋ(k)t.li/ /sʌkˈsɪŋ(k)t.li/ more succinctly most succinctly adv
koncist
In a succinct manner, concisely.

succinic acid n
bärnstenssyra
(carboxylic acid) A colourless crystalline dicarboxylic acid, (CH2COOH)2, that occurs naturally in amber and is important in the metabolic Krebs cycle.

succubus /ˈsʌk.jə.bəs/ /ˈsʌk.jʊ.bəs/ succubi succubuses n
succuba succubus
(medieval folklore) A female demon which comes to men, especially monks, in their dreams to seduce them and have sexual intercourse, drawing energy from the men to sustain themselves, often until the point of exhaustion or death.

succumb /səˈkʌm/ v
dö
(intransitive) To die.

such /sɛt͡ʃ/ /sɪt͡ʃ/ /sʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
sådan
(demonstrative) Like this, that, these, those; used to make a comparison with something implied by context.
så
(degree) Used as an intensifier roughly equivalent to very much (of), quite or rather.

such /sɛt͡ʃ/ /sɪt͡ʃ/ /sʌt͡ʃ/ pronoun
sådan sådana sådant
A person, a thing, people, or things like the one or ones already mentioned.

such is life phraseologicalUnit
sånt är livet
Used to express the acceptance of misfortune in one's life.

suck /sʊk/ /sʌk/ v
suga
(transitive) To use the mouth and lips to pull in (a liquid, especially milk from the breast). [from 9th c.]
(transitive) To put the mouth or lips to (a breast, a mother etc.) to draw in milk. [from 11th c.]
(transitive) To work the lips and tongue on (an object) to extract moisture or nourishment; to absorb (something) in the mouth. [from 14th c.]
suga vara botten vara skit vara värdelös
(chiefly, North American, , intransitive, stative, colloquial, sometimes) To be inferior or objectionable: a general term of disparagement, sometimes used with at to indicate a particular area of deficiency. [from 20th c.]

suck cock v
snaska kotte suga av suga balle suga kuk
(slang, vulgar) To perform fellatio.

suck my cock phraseologicalUnit
sug min kuk
(idiomatic, vulgar, offensive) An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.

suck up v
suga upp
(transitive) To absorb (fluid).
fjäska lisma smöra ställa in
(slang, often followed by to) To adulate or flatter (someone) excessively, generally to obtain some personal benefit or favour.

sucker /ˈsʌk.ə/ /ˈsʌk.ɚ/ suckers n
sugare
A thing that works by sucking something.

sucker /ˈsʌk.ə/ /ˈsʌk.ɚ/ v
lura narra
(transitive, informal) To fool someone; to take advantage of someone.

suckle /ˈsʌ.kəl/ v
dia amma dägga
(transitive) To give suck to; to nurse at the breast, udder, or dugs.

suckling sucklings n
dibarn
An infant that is still being breastfed (being suckled) by its mother.

suckling pig suckling pigs n
spädgris
An unweaned pig, especially one whose carcass is roasted whole on a spit.

sucrose /ˈsjuːkɹəʊz/ /ˈsukɹoʊs/ /ˈsuːkɹəʊz/ sucroses n
sackaros sukros
(carbohydrate) A disaccharide with formula C12H22O11, consisting of two simple sugars, glucose and fructose; normal culinary sugar.

suction /ˈsʌkʃən/ suctions n
sugning
The process of creating an imbalance in pressure to draw matter from one place to another.

suction cup /ˈsʌkʃən kʌp/ suction cups n
sugkopp
A cup made of flexible material, such as rubber, that uses suction as an adhesive.

sudden /ˈsʌdən/ [ˈsʌdn̩] suddener suddenest adj
plötslig
Happening quickly and with little or no warning.

sudden infant death syndrome n
plötslig spädbarnsdöd
(pathology) The sudden and unexplained death of an infant aged one month to one year, normally while sleeping.

suddenly /ˈsʌdn̩li/ more suddenly most suddenly adv
plötsligt plötsligen med ens
Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.

sudoku /su-/ /suː-/ /sə-/ /sʊˈdoʊku/ /sʊˈdukoʊ/ /sʊˈduku/ /sʊˈduːku/ /sʊˈdɑku/ /sʊˈdɒku/ /sʊˈdəʊku/ /ˈsu-/ /ˈsuː-/ /ˈsʊdoʊku/ /ˈsʊdukoʊ/ /ˈsʊduku/ /ˈsʊduːku/ /ˈsʊdɑku/ /ˈsʊdɒku/ /ˈsʊdəʊku/ sudokus n
sudoku
(games, puzzles) A type of pencil puzzle played on a square grid, requiring each of the columns, each of the rows, and each of the subregions (called "boxes" or "regions") to contain the lowest whole numbers up to the dimension of the puzzle, usually 1 to 9, once each. The subregions are rectangular or square except in variants.

suds /sʌdz/ n
lödder
(countable, uncountable) Lather; foam or froth formed by mixing soap and water.

sue /s(j)uː/ /sɪu̯/ v
stämma lagföra
(transitive) To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal action.

suede /swed/ /sweɪd/ suedes n
mocka
A type of soft leather, made from calfskin, with a brushed texture to resemble fabric, often used to make boots, clothing and fashion accessories.

suet /ˈs(j)uːɪt/ suets n
njurtalg
The fatty tissue that surrounds and protects the kidneys; that of sheep and cattle is used in cooking and in making tallow.

suffer /ˈsʌfə/ /ˈsʌfɚ/ v
låta tillåta
lida
(intransitive) To undergo hardship.
(intransitive) To feel pain.
(intransitive) To become worse.

suffer from v
lida
(transitive) to have a particular disease or condition

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsʌfɹɪŋ/ adj
lidande
Experiencing pain; characterized by suffering.

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsʌfɹɪŋ/ sufferings n
lidande
The condition of someone who suffers; a state of pain or distress.

suffice /səˈfaɪs/ /səˈfaɪz/ v
räcka förslå vara tillräcklig
(intransitive) To be enough or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be adequate; to be good enough.

sufficiency sufficiencies n
tillräcklighet
(uncountable) The quality or condition of being sufficient.

sufficient /səˈfɪʃənt/ more sufficient most sufficient adj
tillräcklig
Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.

sufficiently /səˈfɪʃəntli/ more sufficiently most sufficiently adv
tillräckligt
(manner) In a sufficient manner; enough.
(degree) To a sufficient extent.

suffix /səˈfɪks/ /ˈsʌfɪks/ suffixes n
suffix
(grammar, linguistic morphology) A morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning.

suffocate /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/ /ˈsʌfəkət/ v
kväva kvävas
(ergative) To suffer, or cause someone to suffer, from severely reduced oxygen intake to the body.
(ergative) To die due to, or kill someone by means of, insufficient oxygen supply to the body.

suffocation suffocations n
kvävning
(countable) A particular act of death or killing by means of asphyxia.

suffrage /ˈsʌfɹɪd͡ʒ/ suffrages n
rösträtt
(US) The right of women to vote.

suffragette /ˌsʌf.ɹəˈd͡ʒɛt/ suffragettes n
suffragett rösträttskvinna
(historical) A female supporter, often militant, of women's right to vote in the early 20th century, especially in Great Britain.

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ sugars n
socker
(uncountable) Sucrose in the form of small crystals, obtained from sugar cane or sugar beet and used to sweeten food and drink.
(countable, chemistry) Any of various small carbohydrates that are used by organisms to store energy.

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ v
sockra
(transitive) To add sugar to; to sweeten with sugar.
(transitive) To make (something unpleasant) seem less so.

sugar apple sugar apples n
sockerannona
Sweetsop, Annona squamosa, a West Indian tree or its fruit.

sugar beet sugar beets n
sockerbeta
A type of beet whose root contains a high concentration of sucrose.

sugar cane sugar canes n
sockerrör
A tropical grass of the genus Saccharum (especially the species Saccharum officinarum, including hybrids) having stout, fibrous, jointed stalks, the sap of which is a source of sugar.

sugar cube sugar cubes n
sockerbit
Piece of sugar in the shape of a cube (or approximate cube), often used for coffee or tea.

sugar daddy sugar daddies n
snaskefar sugardaddy
(slang) A man who spends money for the benefit of a relationship with an often younger romantic or sexual partner.

sugar paste n
sockerpasta
A sweet edible sugar dough commonly used as icing and usually made from sucrose and glucose.

sugar water n
sockervatten
Water sweetened with sugar.

sugar-free adj
sockerfri
Of food, drink, medication, chewing gum, etc: not containing sugar (and usually sweetened with a sugar substitute instead).

sugar-loaf sugar-loaves n
sockertopp
(historical) A block of refined sugar, usually in the form of a truncated cone, in which form it was traditionally exported from the Caribbean and Brazil from the 17th century to the 19th century.

sugar-sweet more sugar-sweet most sugar-sweet adj
sockersöt
sweet as sugar; very sweet

suggest /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛst/ /səˈd͡ʒɛst/ v
antyda
(transitive) To imply but stop short of explicitly stating (something).
föreslå antyda
(transitive) To cause one to suppose (something); to bring to one's mind the idea (of something).
föreslå rekommendera
(obsolete, transitive) To seduce; to prompt to evil; to tempt.

suggestion /səɡˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ /səˈd͡ʒɛstʃən/ /səˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ [səˈd͡ʒɛʃtʃən] suggestions n
förslag
(countable) Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for)

suicidal /ˌs(j)uː.ɪˈsaɪ.dəl/ /ˌsu.əˈsaɪ.dəl/ /ˌsu.ɪ-/ more suicidal most suicidal adj
självmordsbenägen suicidal
(of a person) Likely to commit, or to attempt to commit, suicide.

suicidal ideation suicidal ideations n
självmordstanke
Feelings, thoughts, contemplation of, a preoccupation with or a general desire for one's own suicide, or the idea of ceasing to exist.

suicide /ˈs(j)uːɪˌsaɪd/ /ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/ suicides n
självmord
(countable) A particular instance of a person intentionally killing themselves, or of multiple people doing so.
(figuratively) An action that could cause the literal or figurative death of a person or organization, although death is not the aim of the action.
självmördare
(countable) A person who has intentionally killed themselves.

suicide attack suicide attacks n
självmordsattentat självmordsattack
An attack on others that involves the assailant committing suicide.

suicide bomber /ˈsuːɪˌsaɪd ˈbɑmər/ /ˈsuːɪˌsaɪd ˈbɒmə/ suicide bombers n
självmordsbombare
One who carries explosives on his or her body or in a vehicle and intends to detonate them (dying in the process) to kill people and inflict widespread damage, usually motivated by a political or religious cause.

suicide bombing suicide bombings n
självmordsbombning
An attack carried out by a suicide bomber or a group of them.

suicide note suicide notes n
självmordsbrev
A message, usually a written note, left by someone who later attempts or commits suicide, usually explaining the reason for the suicide.

suit /s(j)uːt/ /sɪu̯t/ suits n
kostymnisse slipsnisse
(pejorative, slang, metonym) A person who wears matching jacket and trousers, especially a boss or a supervisor.
färg kostym dräkt svit
(card games) Each of the sets of a pack of cards distinguished by color and/or specific emblems, such as the spades, hearts, diamonds, or clubs of traditional Anglo, Hispanic, and French playing cards.

suit /s(j)uːt/ /sɪu̯t/ v
passa
(transitive) To be appropriate or apt for.

suit oneself v
gör vad du vill skyll dig själv
To do whatever one wants to do.

suitable /ˈsjuːtəbl/ /ˈsuːtəbl/ more suitable most suitable adj
lämplig
Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

suitcase /ˈs(j)uːtkeɪs/ /ˈsutkeɪs/ suitcases n
resväska koffert
A large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling.

suite /swiːt/ suites n
svit
A connected series or succession of objects; a number of things used or classed together. [from 16th c.]
A group of connected rooms, usually separable from other rooms by means of access. [from 18th c.]
(music) An excerpt of instrumental music from a larger work that contains other elements besides the music; for example, the Nutcracker Suite is the music (but not the dancing) from the ballet The Nutcracker, and the Carmen Suite is the instrumental music (but not the singing and dancing) from the opera Carmen.

suitor /ˈsjuːtə/ /ˈsutɚ/ /ˈsuːtə/ suitors n
friare
One who pursues someone, especially a woman, for a romantic relationship or marriage; a wooer; one who falls in love with or courts someone.

sukiyaki sukiyakis n
sukiyaki
A Japanese dish of thinly-sliced beef and tofu with dashi, mirin and soy sauce cooked quickly at the table.

sulfate /ˈsʌlfeɪt/ sulfates n
sulfat

sulfite /ˈsʌlfaɪt/ sulfites n
sulfit
(American spelling, inorganic chemistry) Any salt of sulfurous acid.

sulfur /ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/ sulfurs n
svavel
(uncountable) A chemical element (symbol S) with an atomic number of 16.

sulfur /ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/ v
svavla
(transitive) To treat with sulfur, or a sulfur compound, especially to preserve or to counter agricultural pests.

sulfur dioxide n
svaveldioxid
(American spelling, inorganic compound) A toxic gas, of molecular formula SO2 that is found in the emissions of volcanos and those of burning coal or petroleum; dissolves in water to form sulfurous acid and, in the presence of oxygen, sulfuric acid, and is thus responsible for acid rain.

sulfur trioxide n
svaveltrioxid
(inorganic compound) A corrosive liquid, SO3, which forms sulfuric acid on contact with water; made commercially by the oxidation of sulfur dioxide.

sulfuric /sʌlˈfjuɹɪk/ /sʌlˈfjʊəɹɪk/ adj
sulfur-
(American spelling, chemistry) Of, or relating to sulfur, especially in its higher oxidation state

sulfuric acid n
svavelsyra
(American spelling, inorganic compound) A transparent, oily liquid, formula H2SO4, that is a strong acid with very many industrial applications.

sulfurous acid n
svavelsyrlighet
(inorganic compound) The weak acid, H2SO3, present in a solution of sulfur dioxide in water; it is a reducing agent and mild bleach.

sulk /sʌlk/ v
tjura
(intransitive) To express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn.

sulky /ˈsʌlki/ sulkier sulkiest adj
grinig sur tjurig
(often, derogatory) silent and withdrawn after being upset

sulky /ˈsʌlki/ sulkies n
sulky
A low two-wheeled cart, used in harness racing.

sullen /ˈsʌlən/ sullener sullenest adj
trumpen surmulen
Having a brooding ill temper; sulky.

sully /ˈsʌli/ v
söla
(transitive) To soil or stain; to dirty.

sultan /ˈsʌltən/ salateen sultans n
sultan
A hereditary ruler in various Muslim states (sultanate), varying from petty principalities (as in Yemen), often vassal of a greater ruler, to independent realms, such as Oman, Brunei, Morocco (until 1956) or an empire such as the Turkish Ottoman Empire.

sultan tit sultan tits n
sultanmes
Melanochlora sultanea, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

sultanate /ˈsʌltənət/ sultanates n
sultanat
A sovereign or vassal princely state—usually Muslim—where the ruler is styled sultan.

sultry /ˈsəl-/ /ˈsʌltɹi/ sultrier sultriest adj
kvalmig
(weather) Hot and humid. [from late 16th c.]

sum /sʌm/ sums n
som
summa
A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.
matematikexempel matematikuppgift räkneuppgift
(often plural) An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).
summa belopp
A quantity of money.
kontenta kärna
A central idea or point; gist.

sum /sʌm/ v
summera addera
(transitive) To add together.

sumac /ˈs(j)uːmæk/ /ˈsu-/ /ˈsuːˌmæk/ /ˈʃuː-/ sumacs n
sumaksläktet
Any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Rhus and other genera in Anacardiaceae, particularly the elm-leaved sumac, Sicilian sumac, or tanner's sumac (Rhus coriaria).

summarily /səˈmæɹɪli/ /səˈmɛɹɪli/ more summarily most summarily adv
summariskt
(manner) In a summary manner.

summarize /ˈsʌməˌɹaɪz/ v
sammanfatta
(ambitransitive) To prepare a summary of (something).

summary /ˈsʌməɹi/ more summary most summary adj
summarisk
Concise, brief or presented in a condensed form
Performed speedily and without formal ceremony.
(legal) Performed by skipping the procedures of a standard and fair trial.

summary /ˈsʌməɹi/ summaries n
sammanfattning
An abstract or a condensed presentation of the substance of a body of material.

summer /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/ summers n
sommar
One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as being from June 21 to September 22 or 23 in parts of the USA, the months of June, July and August in the United Kingdom and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemisphere.

summer camp summer camps n
barnkoloni kollo sommarläger
An institution devoted to housing and entertaining children for the summer.

summer flounder summer flounders n
sommarvar
The marine flatfish Paralichthys dentatus, the fluke.

summer solstice summer solstices n
sommarsolstånd
(astronomy) The moment when the Earth is in that point of its orbit where the northern or southern hemisphere is most inclined toward the sun.

summerhouse summerhouses n
sommarhus
A house owned not as a primary residence and used as vacation home during warm weather months of the year.

summertime summertimes n
sommartid
The period or season of summer.

summery /ˈsʌməɹi/ summerier summeriest adj
sommar- somrig
Relating to the summer.
Of weather, typical of summer.

summit /ˈsʌmɪt/ summits n
topp bergstopp
The highest point of a hill, mountain, or similar geographical feature.
toppmöte ledningsmöte ministermöte möte
(by extension) An assembly or gathering of the leaders of countries to discuss issues of international significance; also (loosely) , an important or high-level gathering or meeting.

summit /ˈsʌmɪt/ v
nå toppen
(transitive, climbing, informal) To reach the summit (noun sense 1.1) of (a mountain).

summon /ˈsʌmən/ v
sammankalla
(transitive) To call people together; to convene.
inbjuda
(transitive) To ask someone to come; to send for.
mana fram
(fantasy, transitive) To call a resource by magic.

summons /ˈsʌ.mənz/ summonses n
kallelse
A call to do something, especially to come.
(legal) A notice summoning someone to appear in court, as a defendant, juror or witness.

sumo /ˈsuːməʊ/ sumo sumos n
sumobrottning
(uncountable) A stylised Japanese form of wrestling in which a wrestler loses if he is forced from the ring, or if any part of his body except the soles of his feet touches the ground.
sumobrottare
(countable, colloquial) A rikishi (sumo wrestler)

sumptuary law sumptuary laws n
överflödsförordning
(historical) A law that attempts to regulate permitted consumption, especially of clothing, food, and luxury expenditures.

sumptuous /ˈsʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ more sumptuous most sumptuous adj
praktfull luxuös storslagen överdådig
Magnificent, luxurious, splendid.

sun /sʌn/ suns n
sol
(astronomy) A star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system.
(figurative) Something like the sun in brightness or splendor.
sol solljus solnedgång soluppgång
The light and warmth which is received from the sun; sunshine or sunlight.

sun /sʌn/ pn
sol
The star that the Earth revolves around and from which it receives light and warmth.

sun /sʌn/ v
sola
(transitive) To expose to the warmth and radiation of the sun.

sun bear sun bears n
malajbjörn
A species of relatively small bears, Helarctos malayanus, found in Southeast Asia.

sun dog sun dogs n
vädersol bisol solvarg
Either of two bright spots, caused by the refraction of sunlight through ice crystals, sometimes seen on the parhelic circle.

sun protection factor sun protection factors n
solskyddsfaktor
An indication of how long a sunscreen remains effective when applied to the skin.

sun shower sun showers n
solregn vitterväder
(climatology) A rain shower which occurs while the sun is shining.

sun worshipper sun worshippers n
soldyrkare
(literal) One who reveres the sun as a deity.

sun-drenched more sun-drenched most sun-drenched adj
soldränkt

sun-dried v
soltorkad
dried by the sun

sun-dry v
soltorka
(transitive) To dry in the sun, especially food.

sunbathe /ˈsʌnbeɪð/ v
solbada sola
(intransitive) To expose one's body to the sun in order to relax or to obtain a suntan.

sunbather sunbathers n
solbadare
A person who basks in the sun to get a tan.

sunbeam sunbeams n
solstråle
A visible, narrow, and intense (relative to ambient light) ray of sunlight.

sunbleached more sunbleached most sunbleached adj
solblekt
bleached by the sun

sunburnt more sunburnt most sunburnt adj
brunbränd solbränd
(of human skin) Having a sunburn or dark tan; having been burned by the sun's rays.

sundae /ˈsʌn.deɪ/ /ˈsʌn.di/ sundaes n
sundae
A dessert consisting of ice cream with various toppings.

sundeck /ˈsʌnˌdɛk/ sundecks n
soldäck
An area on a ship's deck or on the roof of a house used for sunbathing.

sundew sundews n
sileshår
Any of a group of insectivorous plants in the genus Drosera that catch insects by sticky droplets ("dew") at the end of hairs on the leaves and grow in boggy ground all over the world.

sundial /ˈsʌnˌdaɪ.əl/ sundials n
solur
A device measuring the time of day by the position of a shadow cast by a pole or plate (gnomon) upon an engraved series of marks.

sundress sundresses n
solklänning
A typically sleeveless dress, usually a minidress, made of light, loose-fitting material for spring and summer wear.

sunfish /ˈsʌnˌfɪʃ/ sunfish sunfishes n
klumpfisk solfisk
Any of various large marine fishes of the family Molidae that have an oval compressed body.

sunflower /ˈsʌn.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈsʌn.flaʊ.ɚ/ sunflowers n
solros
A bright yellow, like that of the flower petals.

sunflower oil sunflower oils n
solrosolja
A vegetable oil, pressed from sunflower seeds, and used in cooking.

sunflower seed sunflower seeds n
solrosfrö
Seed of a sunflower, especially roasted and eaten as a snack; also used as bird food and in the manufacture of sunflower oil.

sunglasses n
solglasögon solbrillor
Tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun.

sunhat sunhats n
solhatt
A light, wide-brimmed hat to protect the wearer from the sun.

sunken /ˈsʌŋkən/ adj
nedsjunken
caused, by natural or unnatural means, to be depressed (lower than the surrounding area) or submerged
insjunken
(of eyes or cheeks) Seeming to have fallen deeper back into the face due to tiredness, illness, or old age.

sunlight /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/ sunlights n
solljus
All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the Earth.

sunlit /ˈsʌnlɪt/ /ˈsʌnˌlɪt/ more sunlit most sunlit adj
solbelyst
Illuminated by sunlight.

sunlounger sunloungers n
solstol
A form of extended deckchair used for sunbathing or relaxing (typically by the sea or a pool)

sunnah sunnahs n
sunna
(An example of) Muhammad's way of life, as recorded in the hadiths, especially when viewed as a model for Muslims to emulate.

sunny /ˈsʌni/ sunnier sunniest adj
solig
(of weather or a day) Featuring a lot of sunshine.
(of a place) Receiving a lot of sunshine.
(figuratively) Cheerful.

sunny side up adj
stekt ägg
(US) Of an egg: fried sunny side up.

sunrise /ˈsʌnɹaɪz/ sunrises n
soluppgång
The time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon.
The change in color of the sky at dawn.

sunroof /ˈsʌnˌɹuːf/ sunroofs n
soltak
(automotive) A fixed or operable opening in a vehicle roof (car or truck) which allows fresh air and/or light to enter the passenger compartment. A sunroof may include a transparent or opaque panel and may be manually operated or power driven.

sunscald n
barkbrand
Localized damage to the tissues of trees or their fruits caused by bright sunlight

sunscreen sunscreens n
solkräm solskyddsmedel sololja solskyddsfaktor solspray
A cream, to be spread on the skin, containing organic compounds that absorb, and/or titanium dioxide that reflects the sun’s ultraviolet radiation.

sunset /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ sunsets n
solnedgång
The changes in color of the sky before and after sunset.
(figuratively) The final period of the life of a person or thing.

sunset clause sunset clauses n
solnedgångsklausul
(law) A provision of a law which says the law or something under it, as an agency or benefit established by it, will come to an end on a particular date or after a particular period of time.

sunshade sunshades n
solskydd
Something to keep the sun off, or create shade from the sun; a parasol or awning.

sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ sunshines n
solsken
The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.
A location on which the sun's rays fall.

sunspot /ˈsʌnspɑt/ /ˈsʌnspɒt/ sunspots n
solfläck
(astronomy) A region on the sun's surface with a lower temperature than its surroundings and intense magnetic activity.

sunstroke sunstrokes n
solsting
(pathology) Heat stroke caused by an excessive exposure to the sun's rays.

suntan suntans n
solbränna
In humans, a brown or darkened coloration of the skin caused by exposure to ultraviolet light.

suntan v
sola solbada
To attempt to obtain a suntan.

super /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)/ /ˈsupɚ/ /ˈsʉː.pə(ɹ)/ [ˈsïɯ.pə(ɹ)] adj
super
better than average, better than usual; wonderful.

super- prefix
över- super-
beyond, over, or upon

super-Jovian adj
superjovisk

superannuate /ˌsuːpəɹˈænjueɪt/ v
gå i pension pensionera sig
(transitive) To show to be obsolete due to age.
(transitive) To give a pension to, on account of old age or other infirmity; to cause to retire from service on a pension.

superb /sjuːˈpɜːb/ /suˈpɝb/ /suːˈpɜːb/ /səˈpɝb/ superber superbest adj
storartad
First-rate; of the highest quality; exceptionally good.

supercell supercells n
supercell
(meteorology) A severe thunderstorm with updrafts and downdrafts that are in near balance, allowing the storm to maintain itself for several hours. Supercells often produce large hail, powerful downpours, very strong winds and sometimes tornadoes.

supercilious /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈsɪ.li.əs/ /ˌsjuː.pə(ɹ)ˈsɪ.li.əs/ more supercilious most supercilious adj
högdragen högfärdig
Arrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty.

supercomputer supercomputers n
superdator
(computing) Any computer that has a far greater processing power than others of its generation.

superconductor superconductors n
supraledare
A substance that has no resistance to conducting an electric current

supercontinent supercontinents n
superkontinent
(geology) A very large continent that split into smaller ones in the Earth’s geologic past.
A modern landmass composed of multiple continents, i.e. Afro-Eurasia or the Americas.

supercooled more supercooled most supercooled adj
underkyld
(physics) cooled below the transition temperature without the transition occurring

superego /supɛɹiɡoʊ/ superegos n
överjag
(psychoanalysis) The part of the mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards that have been learnt.

superessive case superessive cases n
superessiv
(grammar) Noun case used to indicate location on an object. In English, it roughly corresponds to the prepositions "on" or "on top of", as in "on top of the house". Hungarian is a language that uses the superessive case.

superfamily superfamilies n
överfamilj
(taxonomy) A taxonomic category above family and below order (and its subdivisions).

superficial /ˌsu.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/ /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/ more superficial most superficial adj
ytlig
​Lacking depth of character or understanding; lacking substance or significance.

superficially more superficially most superficially adv
ytligt
In a superficial manner; shallowly

superfluity /ˌsuː.pəˈfluː.ɪ.ti/ superfluities n
överflöd
Something superfluous, as a luxury.

superfluous /sjʊˈpɜːflu.əs/ /suˈpɝflu.əs/ /suːˈpɜːflu.əs/ more superfluous most superfluous adj
överflödig
In excess of what is required or sufficient.

supergrid supergrids n
supernät
A wide-area transmission network that makes it possible to trade high volumes of electricity across great distances.

superhero /s(j)upɚhɪɹoʊ/ superheroes n
superhjälte
Any fictional crime-fighting character, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature; a fictional hero who does great things.

superheroine superheroines n
superhjältinna
A heroine with supernatural powers; a female superhero

superhuman more superhuman most superhuman adj
övermänsklig
Beyond what is possible for a human being.

superintendent /ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ /ˌsuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ superintendents n
föreståndare kommissarie
A person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something.
vicevärd
The manager of a building, usually a communal residence, who is responsible for keeping the facilities functional and often collecting rent or similar payments, either as also the building's landlord or on behalf of same. Often abbreviated "super".

superionic more superionic most superionic adj
superjonisk

superior /suːˈpɪə.ɹi.ə/ /sə-/ /sʉːˈpɪə.ɹiː.ə/ /sʊˈpɪɹ.i.ɚ/ adj
överlägsen
Higher in rank, status, or quality.
förstklassig utmärkt
(botany) (of a calyx) Above the ovary; said of parts of the flower which, although normally below the ovary, adhere to it, and so appear to originate from its upper part.

superior /suːˈpɪə.ɹi.ə/ /sə-/ /sʉːˈpɪə.ɹiː.ə/ /sʊˈpɪɹ.i.ɚ/ superiors n
överordnad
A person of higher rank or quality, especially a colleague in a higher position.

superiority /sʊuˌpɪə(ɹ).iˈɒ.ɹɪ.ti/ superiorities n
överlägsenhet
The state of being superior.

superlative /sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ superlatives n
superlativ
(grammar) The form of an adjective that expresses which of several items has the highest degree of the quality expressed by the adjective; in English, formed by appending "-est" to the end of the adjective (for some short adjectives only) or putting "most" before it.

supermajority /ˌs(j)upɜɹməˈd͡ʒɔɹɪti/ supermajorities n
kvalificerad majoritet
(chiefly, North American) A majority of the items being counted that reaches some preset threshold significantly greater than 50 percent, such as two thirds.

supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/ /ˌsuːpəˈmɑːkɪt/ supermarkets n
stormarknad snabbköp
A chain of such stores.

supermodel supermodels n
supermodell
A highly paid, famous fashion model.

supernal /sjuːˈpɜː.nəl/ /suˈpɝ.nəl/ /suːˈpɜː.nəl/ /səˈpɝ.nəl/ /sʊˈpɜː.nəl/ /sʊˈpɝ.nəl/ more supernal most supernal adj
himmelsk
Pertaining to heaven or to the sky; celestial.

supernatural /ˌs(j)upɚˈnæt͡ʃɚəl/ /ˌs(j)upɚˈnæt͡ʃɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnat͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛt͡ʃɹɯ(l)/ more supernatural most supernatural adj
övernaturlig
Above nature; beyond or added to nature, often so considered because it is given by a deity or some force beyond that which humans are born with.

supernova /ˌsuː.pə(ɹ)ˈnəʊ.və/ supernovae supernovas supernovæ n
supernova
(star) A powerful and bright explosion of a massive star, which afterwards becomes a neutron star or a black hole, or is destroyed.

superorder superorders n
överordning
(taxonomy) A taxonomic category below subclass and above order.

superordinate more superordinate most superordinate adj
överordnad
Greater in degree, rank or position.

superorganism superorganisms n
superorganism
(biology) A social colony of individuals who, through division of labour, effective communication and self-organization, form a highly connected community that functions as if it were a single organism.

superphylum superphyla n
överfylum
(taxonomy) A taxonomic category above phylum and below subkingdom

superpower superpowers n
supermakt stormakt världsmakt världsvälde
(countable) A sovereign state with dominant status on the globe and a very advanced military, especially the United States or formerly the Soviet Union.
superkraft
(countable, fiction) An extraordinary physical or mental ability, especially possessed by a superhero or supervillain.

supersede /ˌsupɚˈsiːd/ /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/ v
avlysa avskaffa ersätta
(transitive) To take the place of.
avlysa avskaffa tränga undan
(transitive) To displace in favour of itself.

supersessionism supersessionisms n
ersättningsteologi

supersonic adj
supersonisk överljuds-
(of a speed) Greater than the speed of sound (in the same medium, and at the same temperature and pressure).

supersonic supersonics n
överljudsplan
An aircraft that can travel at the speed of sound.

superspreader /ˈs(j)uːpəˌspɹɛdə/ /ˈsupɚˌspɹɛdɚ/ superspreaders n
superspridare
A person infected with a pathogen who is responsible for spreading it to many other people.

superstar /ˈsuːpə(ɹ)ˌstɑː(ɹ)/ superstars n
superstjärna
Someone who has accumulated a vast amount of fame; a high-level celebrity.

superstition /ˌs(j)u.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃən/ /ˌs(j)uː.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃən/ superstitions n
vidskepelse skrock övertro
A belief or beliefs, not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, that events may be influenced by one's behaviour in some magical or mystical way.

superstitious /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌs(j)uː.pəˈstɪ.ʃəs/ more superstitious most superstitious adj
vidskeplig skrockfull superstitiös
Susceptible to superstitions.

superstructure superstructures n
överbyggnad
(Marxism) The social sphere of ideology which includes religion, art, politics, law and all traditional values.

supervillain supervillains n
superskurk
A fantasy-fiction criminal or evil-doer, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature who can present a credible challenge for a superhero.

supervision /ˌs(j)uːpəˈvɪʒən/ /ˌsupɚˈvɪʒən/ supervisions n
tillsyn
(uncountable) The act or instance of supervising.

supervisor /ˈsuːpɚˌvaɪzɚ/ supervisors n
förman handledare
(management) A person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group, or of other operations and activities.

supine /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/ /ˈsuˌpaɪn/ /ˌsuˈpaɪn/ more supine most supine adj
på rygg
Lying on its back.

supine /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/ /ˈsuˌpaɪn/ /ˌsuˈpaɪn/ supines n
supinum
(grammar, also, attributively) (obsolete terminology) The 'to'-prefixed infinitive in English or other Germanic languages, so named because the infinitive was regarded as a verbal noun and the 'to'-prefixed form of it was seen as the dative form of the verbal noun; the full infinitive.

supine tense n
supinum
(Swedish grammar) A verb form, used together with a form of the auxiliary verb ha (="have") to create the perfect and pluperfect tenses.

supper /ˈsʌpə/ /ˈsʌpɚ/ suppers n
kvällsmat
Food consumed before going to bed.
kvällsmat middag
Any meal eaten in the evening; dinner eaten in the evening, rather than at noon.

supplant /səˈplænt/ /səˈplɑːnt/ v
avlösa ersätta tränga undan
(transitive) To take the place of; to replace, to supersede.

supple /ˈsʌpəl/ suppler supplest adj
smidig
Lithe and agile when moving and bending.

supplement /ˈsap.lə.mənt/ /ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/ /ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/ supplements n
bilaga
(journalism) An additional section of a newspaper devoted to a specific subject.

supplementary more supplementary most supplementary adj
extra
Additional; added to supply what is wanted.

suppleness supplenesses n
smidighet
The quality of being supple; litheness.

suppletive /sə.ˈpliː.tɪv/ /sʌ.ˈpliː.tɪv/ more suppletive most suppletive adj
suppletiv
(grammar) Supplying an etymologically unrelated word with forms, or which is used as one of its forms, by suppletion (for example, in English, better and best are suppletive forms of good).

supplier /səˈplaɪə/ suppliers n
leverantör
One who supplies; a provider.

supply /səˈplaɪ/ v
leverera förse tillgodose
(transitive) To provide (something), to make (something) available for use.
förse
(transitive) To furnish or equip with.
avhjälpa gottgöra supplera
(transitive) To compensate for, or make up a deficiency of.
supplera
(transitive) To fill temporarily; to serve as substitute for another in, as a vacant place or office; to occupy; to have possession of.

supply and demand n
utbud och efterfrågan
(economics) A capitalistic model of price determination in a market, according to which, holding all else equal in a competitive market, the unit price for a particular good will eventually settle at a point where the quantity demanded will equal the quantity supplied (at the current price).

supply chain supply chains n
leveranskedja leverantörskedja
A system of organizations, people, technology, activities, information and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer.

supply line supply lines n
etapplinje förbindelselinje
The chain of transportation mechanisms supplying food and materiel to an army in battle, or other field operation.

supply teacher supply teachers n
lärarvikarie
(British, Canadian) A teacher who fills a temporary position in a school on a short-term basis; often supplied by an agency.

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ [səˈpʰoɹt] [səˈpʰɔɹt] [səˈpʰɔːt] supports n
understöd
stöd
(sometimes, attributive) Something which supports.
Financial or other help.
support stöd
Answers to questions and resolution of problems regarding something sold.

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ [səˈpʰoɹt] [səˈpʰɔɹt] [səˈpʰɔːt] v
stötta stödja bära upp
(transitive) To help keep from falling.
stödja stötta
(transitive) To back or favor a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid.

supporter /-ɾɚ/ /səˈpɔɹ.tɚ/ /səˈpɔː.tə/ supporters n
anhängare partigängare
A person who supports, promotes, advocates or champions a cause, movement, or political party; an adherent.
sköldhållare
(heraldry) An animal or figure that supports a shield in a coat of arms.

supportive /səˈpo(ː)ɹtɪv/ /səˈpoətɪv/ /səˈpɔɹtɪv/ /səˈpɔːtɪv/ more supportive most supportive adj
stöttande
Providing support.

suppose /səˈpoʊz/ /səˈpəʊz/ /ˈspoʊz/ /ˈspəʊz/ [səˈpʰoʊz] [səˈpʰəʊz] [ˈspoʊz] [ˈspəʊz] v
anta förmoda
(transitive) To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.
anta förutsätta
(transitive) To theorize or hypothesize.

supposed /spoʊst/ /spəʊst/ /səˈpoʊst/ /səˈpoʊzd/ /səˈpoʊzɪd/ /səˈpəʊst/ /səˈpəʊzd/ /səˈpəʊzɪd/ adj
förment förmodad påstådd
Alleged; assumed.
(with infinitive) Generally considered or expected.
(with infinitive) Having an obligation.
(with infinitive) Intended.

supposedly adv
förment
As a matter of supposition; in the beliefs or according to the claims of some people.

supposition /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/ suppositions n
supposition
Something that is supposed; an assumption made to account for known facts, conjecture.

suppository /səˈpɑzɪˌtɔɹi/ /səˈpɒzɪtəɹi/ suppositories n
stolpiller
(medicine) A medicine in the form of a small plug that is inserted into a bodily cavity, especially the rectum, vagina or urethra, where it melts at body temperature.

suppress /səˈpɹɛs/ v
undertrycka
(obsolete) To hold in place, to keep low.

suppression /səˈpɹɛʃən/ suppressions n
nedhållande undertryckande

supremacy /suˈpɹɛməsi/ supremacies n
överhöghet överlägsenhet
The quality of being supreme.
herravälde övermakt
Power over all others.

supreme court supreme courts n
högsta domstol
A court of law which represents the highest legal authority within a jurisdiction.

supremum suprema supremums n
supremum
(set theory) (real analysis) : Given a subset X of R, the smallest real number that is ≥ every element of X; (order theory) : given a subset X of a partially ordered set P (with partial order ≤), the least element y of P such that every element of X is ≤ y.

sura suras suwar n
sura
Any of the 114 chapters of the Quran.

surcharge /ˈsɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃɑː(ɹ)d͡ʒ/ surcharges n
tilläggsavgift extraavgift påslag
An addition of extra charge on the agreed or stated price.
överpris
An excessive price charged e.g. to an unsuspecting customer.

sure /sjuːɹ/ /sjʊəɹ/ /sɪʊ̯ɹ/ /ʃoʊ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃuɚ/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃɜː/ /ʃɝ/ /ʃʊə/ /ʃʊɹ/ surer surest adj
säker
Physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable.
Certain in one's knowledge or belief.

sure /sjuːɹ/ /sjʊəɹ/ /sɪʊ̯ɹ/ /ʃoʊ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃuɚ/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃɜː/ /ʃɝ/ /ʃʊə/ /ʃʊɹ/ interjection
jodå självklart visst
Yes; of course.

surely /ˈʃɔɹli/ /ˈʃɔːli/ /ˈʃɝli/ /ˈʃʊəli/ /ˈʃʊɹli/ more surely most surely surelier sureliest adv
säkert säkerligen minsann
Certainly, undoubtedly.
minsann
With confidence.

surety /ˈʃɔːɹɪti/ /ˈʃʊəɹəti/ /ˈʃʊəɹɪti/ /ˈʃʊɹəti/ sureties n
borgen
(legal) A promise to pay a sum of money in the event that another person fails to fulfill an obligation.
borgensman
(legal) One who undertakes to pay money or perform other acts in the event that his principal fails therein.

suretyship /ˈʃɔːɹətiːʃɪp/ /ˈʃʊəɹɪtiːʃɪp/ suretyships n
borgen
(legal) An accessory agreement through which one binds oneself for another already bound, either in whole or in part, as for one's debt, default or miscarriage; the assumption of liability for the obligations of another.

surf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ v
surfa
To ride a wave on a surfboard; to pursue or take part in the sport of surfing.
(ambitransitive) To browse the Internet, television, etc.

surf scoter surf scoters n
vitnackad svärta
A species of sea duck, Melanitta perspicillata, which breeds in northern North America.

surface /ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/ surfaces n
yta
The overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid.
(mathematics, geometry) The locus of an equation (especially one with exactly two degrees of freedom) in a more-than-two-dimensional space.

surface layer surface layers n
ytlager
(physics) The layer of molecules at the surface of a liquid that is responsible for surface tension

surface lift surface lifts n
släplift
A kind of cable transport for snowsports in which the skier or snowboarder remains on the ground while being pulled uphill.

surface mail n
ytpost
Mail which is transported by motor vehicle, by railway, or by seacraft, but not by aircraft.

surface of revolution surfaces of revolution n
rotationsyta

surface tension surface tensions n
ytspänning
(physics) the effect on the surface of a liquid that makes it behave as a stretched elastic membrane; it is caused by unbalanced intermolecular forces
(physics) a measure of this effect

surface-to-air missile surface-to-air missiles n
luftvärnsrobot
(military) A ground-based anti-aircraft missile.

surfactant /səɹˈfæktənt/ surfactants n
surfaktant
(biochemistry) A lipoprotein in the tissues of the lung that reduces surface tension and permits more efficient gas transport.

surfboard /ˈsɜːfˌbɔːd/ /ˈsɝfˌbɔɹd/ surfboards n
surfbräda surfbräde
A shaped waterproof plank, usually made of wood or foam and reinforced plastic, used to surf on waves.

surge /sɜːd͡ʒ/ /sɝd͡ʒ/ surges n
överspänning

surge protector surge protectors n
överspänningsskydd
An appliance designed to protect electrical devices from voltage spikes by limiting the voltage supplied to an electric device by either blocking or by shorting to ground any unwanted voltages above a safe threshold.

surgeon /ˈsɜːd͡ʒən/ /ˈsɝd͡ʒən/ surgeoness surgeons n
kirurg
One who performs surgery; a doctor who performs operations on people or animals.

surgeonfish surgeonfish surgeonfishes n
kirurgfisk
Any of many species of reef-dwelling fishes, most of them brightly coloured, of the family Acanthuridae. They bear erectile, scalpel-like, dangerously sharp spines on either side of the caudal peduncle.

surgery /ˈsɜːd͡ʒəɹi/ /ˈsɝd͡ʒəɹi/ surgeries n
operation kirurgi
(medicine, usually, _, uncountable) A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.
kirurgi
(medicine) The medical specialty related to the performance of surgical procedures.
operationssal
A room or department where surgery is performed.

surgical /ˈsɜːd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˈsɝd͡ʒɪkəl/ more surgical most surgical adj
kirurgisk
Of, relating to, used in, or resulting from surgery.
(figuratively) Precise or very accurate.

surgical gown surgical gowns n
sjukhuskläder
A protective plastic gown worn by a surgeon when performing surgery.

surgical mask surgical masks n
munskydd skyddsmask
(medicine, infectious disease) A mask worn to catch bacteria shed in liquid droplets and aerosols from the wearer's mouth and nose.

surgical stocking surgical stockings n
stödstrumpa
a kind of stocking which supports the leg enhancing circulation, often used during flights

surjection /sɜː(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ surjections n
surjektion
(set theory) A function for which every element of the codomain is mapped to by some element of the domain; (formally) Any function f: X\rightarrow Y for which for every y \in Y, there is at least one x \in X such that f(x) = y.

surjective /səˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ /sɚˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ adj
surjektiv
(mathematics) of, relating to, or being a surjection

surmise /sɚˈmaɪz/ /sɜːˈmaɪz/ v
förmoda gissa
To imagine or suspect; to conjecture; to posit with contestable premises.

surmount /səˈmaʊnt/ /sɚˈmaʊnt/ v
överstiga
(transitive) To get or be over without touching or resting on; to overcome.

surname /ˈsɜːˌneɪm/ /ˈsɝˌneɪm/ surnames n
efternamn familjenamn
The name a person shares with other members of that person's family, distinguished from that person's given name(s); a family name.

surpass /səˈpɑːs/ /sɚˈpæs/ v
överträffa överskrida
(transitive) To go beyond or exceed (something) in an adjudicative or literal sense.

surplice /ˈsɜːplɪs/ /ˈsɝplɪs/ surplices n
mässkjorta röcklin röklin
A liturgical vestment of the Christian Church in the form of a tunic of white linen or cotton material, with wide or moderately wide sleeves, reaching to the hips or knees, usually featuring lace decoration and embroidered bordures.

surplus /ˈsɜːpləs/ /ˈsɝpləs/ /ˈsɝˌplʌs/ surpluses surplusses n
överskott
That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus.
Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ surprises n
överraskning
Something unexpected.
överraskning förvåning
The feeling that something unexpected has happened.

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ v
överraska förvåna
(transitive) To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.
överraska
(transitive) To do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise.

surprise party surprise parties n
överraskningsfest
A preplanned party in which participants secretively gather in a certain location, wait for the arrival of the person they wish to honour and, traditionally, greet the arrival of the honoured person by shouting, "Surprise!".

surprised /səˈpɹaɪzd/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzd/ more surprised most surprised adj
överraskad
Caused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event.

surprising /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ more surprising most surprising adj
överraskande
Causing surprise.

surprisingly /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/ more surprisingly most surprisingly adv
överraskande
In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.

surreal /səˈɹiː(.ə)l/ more surreal most surreal adj
surreella tal
drömsk overklig
Resembling a dream: fantastic and incongruous

surrealism /səˈɹiː(.ə)l.ɪz.əm/ surrealisms n
surrealism
An artistic movement and an aesthetic philosophy that aims for the liberation of the mind by emphasizing the critical and imaginative powers of the subconscious.

surrealist more surrealist most surrealist adj
surrealistisk
of, or relating to surrealism

surrealist surrealists n
surrealist
a surrealist artist

surrealistic /səˌɹi.əˈlɪs.tɪk/ /səˌɹiː.əˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
surrealistisk
surreal.

surrender /səˈɹɛndə(ɹ)/ /səˈɹɛndɚ/ surrenders n
uppgivelse
An act of surrendering, submission into the possession of another; abandonment, resignation.

surrender /səˈɹɛndə(ɹ)/ /səˈɹɛndɚ/ v
kapitulera ge upp ge
(intransitive, or, reflexive) To give oneself up into the power of another, especially as a prisoner; to submit or give in.

surreptitious /səˌɹɛpˈtɪʃəs/ /ˌsɛɹəpˈtɪʃəs/ /ˌsʌɹəpˈtɪʃəs/ /ˌsʌɹɪpˈtɪʃəs/ more surreptitious most surreptitious adj
dold
Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).

surreptitiously /sʌɹəpˈtɪʃəsli/ more surreptitiously most surreptitiously adv
i smyg
In a surreptitious manner; stealthily, furtively, secretly.

surrogate mother surrogate mothers n
surrogatmor
A woman who gives birth to a child not her own, with the intent to give that child up to at least one of the biological parents once it is born.

surround /səˈɹaʊnd/ v
omge
(transitive) To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
omringa
(transitive) To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape.

surströmming /ˈsʊə(ɹ)stɹɒmɪŋ/ /ˈsʊə(ɹ)stɹɜːmɪŋ/ n
surströmming
A traditional Swedish delicacy made by fermenting Baltic herring in wooden casks.

surveil /səˈveɪl/ /sɚˈveɪl/ v
övervaka
(transitive, US) To keep someone or something under surveillance.

surveillance /səɾˈveː.ljəns/ /səˈveɪ.ləns/ /sɚˈveɪ.ləns/ surveillances n
bevakning övervakning bevarande
Close observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion.

surveillance camera surveillance cameras n
övervakningskamera
A mounted video camera used for the purpose of surveillance, as part of closed-circuit television.

survey /səˈveɪ/ /sɚˈveɪ/ /sɜːˈveɪ/ /ˈsɜːveɪ/ /ˈsɝˌveɪ/ surveys n
besiktning granskning inspektion
A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.

surveying /səˈveɪ.ɪŋ/ /sɚˈveɪ.ɪŋ/ surveyings n
lantmäteri
The applied science of accurately determining the position of points and the distances between them.

surveyor surveyors n
lantmätare
A person occupied with surveying -- the process of determining positions on the earth's surface.

survival /səˈvaɪ.vəl/ /səˈvʌɪ.vəl/ /sɚˈvaɪ.vəl/ survivals n
överlevnad
The fact or act of surviving; continued existence or life.

survival knife survival knives n
överlevnadskniv
A knife intended for survival purposes in a wilderness environment, often in an emergency situation when the user has lost other equipment.

survive /səˈvaɪv/ /səˈvʌɪv/ /sɚˈvaɪv/ v
överleva
(intransitive) Of a person, to continue to live; to remain alive.
(intransitive) Of an object or concept, to continue to exist.
(transitive) To live longer than; to outlive.

survivor /sɚˈvaɪvɚ/ survivors n
överlevare överlevande
One who survives, especially one who survives a traumatic experience.
efterlevande
One who knew a specific decedent.

susceptible /səˈsɛptɪbl̩/ more susceptible most susceptible adj
känslig mottaglig
Likely to be affected by something.

sushi /ˈsuʃi/ /ˈsuːʃi/ sushis n
sushi
(proscribed) Raw fish, especially as a Japanese dish.

suspect /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ more suspect most suspect adj
misstänkt suspekt
Viewed with suspicion; suspected.

suspect /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ suspects n
misstänkt
A person who is suspected of something, in particular of committing a crime.

suspect /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ v
anta ana förmoda tro
(transitive) To imagine or suppose (something) to be true, or to exist, without proof.
misstänka vara tveksam till
(transitive) To distrust or have doubts about (something or someone).
misstänka
(transitive) To believe (someone) to be guilty.
(intransitive) To have suspicion.

suspended /səˈspɛndɪd/ adj
avbruten pausad
Caused to stop for a while; interrupted or delayed.
hängande upphängd
Hung from above.

suspender /səˈspɛndə/ /səˈspɛndɚ/ suspenders n
hängslen
(US) An item of apparel consisting of a strap worn over the shoulder and used to hold up trousers.

suspender belt suspender belts n
strumpebandshållare
(British) An item of women's underwear consisting of a belt to which are attached suspenders for holding up stockings.

suspension /səˈspɛnʃən/ suspensions n
suspendering
A temporary or conditional delay, interruption or discontinuation.
spänning
The act of keeping a person who is listening in doubt and expectation of what is to follow.
fjädring hjulupphängning upphängning
(vehicle) The system of springs and shock absorbers connected to the wheels in an automobile, which allows the vehicle to move smoothly with reduced shock to its occupants.

suspension bridge suspension bridges n
hängbro
A bridge whose deck or roadway is suspended from cables.

suspicion /səˈspɪʃ.ən/ suspicions n
misstanke
The act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong.
The condition of being suspected.
A trace, or slight indication.

suspicious /səˈspɪʃ.əs/ more suspicious most suspicious adj
misstänklig
Arousing suspicion.
misstänksam misstrogen
Distrustful or tending to suspect.

sustain /səˈsteɪn/ /səˈstæɪn/ v
vidhålla
To keep from falling; to bear; to uphold; to support.

sustainability /səsˌteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ sustainabilities n
bärkraft hållbarhet
(ecology) A means of configuring civilization and human activity so that society, its members and its economies are able to meet their needs and express their greatest potential in the present, while preserving biodiversity and natural ecosystems, planning and acting for the ability to maintain these necessary resources for future generations.
hållbarhet långsiktighet uthållighet
The ability to sustain something.

sustainable /səˈsteɪnəbəl/ more sustainable most sustainable adj
hållbar
Able to be sustained.
Able to be produced or sustained for an indefinite period without damaging the environment, or without depleting a resource; renewable.

sustainable development sustainable developments n
hållbar utveckling
(agriculture, ecology) Development which seeks to produce sustainable economic growth while ensuring future generations' ability to do the same by not exceeding the regenerative capacity of nature.

sutra /ˈsuːtɹə/ sutras n
sutra
A rule or thesis in Sanskrit grammar or Hindu law or philosophy.

suzerain /ˈs(j)uz(ə)ɹən/ /ˈs(j)uzəˌɹeɪ̯n/ suzerains n
länsherre
(historical) A feudal landowner to whom vassals were forced to pledge allegiance.

svarabhakti /-bʌkti/ /ˌsvɑɹəˈbɑkti/ /ˌsvʌɹəˈbɑːkti/ /ˌswɑɹəˈbɑkti/ /ˌswʌɹəˈbɑːkti/ svarabhaktis n
svarabhakti
(linguistics, phonology) Epenthesis of a vowel, as in the football chant Engerland for England; anaptyxis.

svelte /ˈsfɛlt/ /ˈsvɛlt/ svelter sveltest adj
slank smäcker smärt
Attractively thin; gracefully slender. [from 1810s]

swab /swɒb/ swabs n
svabb
A mop, especially on a ship.

swab /swɒb/ v
moppa svabba våttorka
(transitive) To use a swab on something, or clean something with a swab.

swag /swæɡ/ v
klass stil
(Australia, ambitransitive) To travel on foot carrying a swag (possessions tied in a blanket). [From 1850s.]

swagger /ˈswæɡ.ə/ /ˈswæɡ.ɚ/ v
svassa
To behave (especially to walk or carry oneself) in a pompous, superior manner.
skrävla
To boast or brag noisily; to bluster; to bully.
vingla
To walk with a swaying motion.

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒ.ləʊ/ [ˈswɑ.wɜʊ̯] [ˈswɑ.ɫoʊ̯] swallows n
svalg
(archaic) A deep chasm or abyss in the earth.
svala ladusvala
A small, migratory bird of the Hirundinidae family with long, pointed, moon-shaped wings and a forked tail which feeds on the wing by catching insects.
sväljning
The amount swallowed in one gulp; the act of swallowing.

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒ.ləʊ/ [ˈswɑ.wɜʊ̯] [ˈswɑ.ɫoʊ̯] v
svälja
(transitive) To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat. [from 11th c.]
(transitive) To accept easily or without questions; to believe, accept. [from 16th c.]
(transitive) To put up with; to bear patiently or without retaliation.
sluka svälja
(transitive) To take (something) in so that it disappears; to consume, absorb. [from 13th c.]
svälja sluka
(intransitive) To take food down into the stomach; to make the muscular contractions of the oesophagus to achieve this, often taken as a sign of nervousness or strong emotion. [from 18th c.]

swamp /swɑmp/ /swɒmp/ swamps n
träsk kärr myr mosse sumpmark
A piece of wet, spongy land; low ground saturated with water; soft, wet ground which may have a growth of certain kinds of trees, but is unfit for agricultural or pastoral purposes.

swamp /swɑmp/ /swɒmp/ v
översvämma
(figurative) To overwhelm; to make too busy, or overrun the capacity of.

swan /swɑn/ /swɒn/ swan swans n
svan
Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage.

swan dive swan dives n
svalhopp svanhopp
(diving) A forward dive performed with an arched back, the legs together, starting with arms outstretched when jumping, bringing them over the head when landing.

swan song swan songs n
svanesång
(idiomatic) A final performance or accomplishment, especially one before retirement.

swap /swɒp/ v
byta
(transitive) To exchange or give (something) in an exchange (for something else).

swarm /swɔɹm/ /swɔːm/ swarms n
svärm
A large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony.
myller vimmel
A mass of people, animals or things in motion or turmoil.

swastika /ˈswɑstəkə/ /ˈswɑstɪkə/ /ˈswɒstəkə/ /ˈswɒstɪkə/ /ˈswɔstɘkɘ/ swastikas n
hakkors svastika
(countable) A cross with arms of equal length all bent halfway along at a 90° angle to the right or to the left, used as a religious symbol by various ancient and modern civilizations, but now mainly seen and used in the West (with arms angled to the right) as a symbol of Nazism and fascism.

sway /sweɪ/ v
vaja
To cause to incline or swing to one side, or backward and forward; to bias; to turn; to bend; warp.

swayback swaybacks n
svankrygg
An excessive sagging of the spine of a quadruped animal, especially a horse.
An animal with such excessive sagging.

swaybacked more swaybacked most swaybacked adj
svankryggig
Having a sagged back.
svanka
Having sagged or hollow surface.
skamfilad
(figuratively) Old.

swear /swɛə/ /swɛɚ/ v
svära svärja
(transitive) To take an oath that an assertion is true.
svära
(ambitransitive) To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.

swear like a trooper v
svära som en borstbindare

swear word swear words n
kraftuttryck svordom svärord
A word considered taboo and vulgar or offensive.

sweat /swɛt/ sweats n
svett
Fluid that exits the body through pores in the skin usually due to physical stress and/or high temperature for the purpose of regulating body temperature and removing certain compounds from the circulation.

sweat /swɛt/ v
svettas
(intransitive) To emit sweat.

sweat gland sweat glands n
svettkörtel
(anatomy) An exocrine gland found under the skin in mammals for regulating body temperature.

sweat like a pig v
svettas som en gris
(simile) To sweat profusely; to produce a lot of perspiration.

sweat of one's brow /ˈswɛt əv wɒnz ˈbɹaʊ/ /ˈswɛt əv wʌnz ˈbɹaʊ/ n
i sitt anletes svett
(idiomatic) The effort extended in (often manual) labour, and the value created thereby.

sweater /-ɾɚ/ /ˈswetə/ /ˈswɛtə/ /ˈswɛtɚ/ sweaters n
tröja
(US) A similar garment worn for warmth.

sweating /ˈswɛtɪŋ/ sweatings n
svettning
The production and evaporation of a watery fluid called sweat that is excreted by the sweat glands in the skin of mammals.

sweatpants n
mysbyxor mjukisbyxor
(US) Informal cotton trousers, with an elasticated or drawstring waist, used for exercise etc.

sweatshop /ˈswɛtˌʃɑp/ /ˈswɛtˌʃɒp/ sweatshops n
låglönefabrik sweatshop
A factory or other place of work where pay is low and conditions are poor or even illegal. [from 1892]

sweaty /ˈswɛti/ [ˈswɛɾi] sweatier sweatiest adj
svettig
Covered in sweat.

sweep /swiːp/ v
sopa svepa
(transitive) To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.

sweep something under the rug v
sopa något under mattan
(idiomatic) To conceal a problem, (usually embarrassing or illegal) expediently, rather than remedy it thoroughly.

sweeper /ˈswipɚ/ sweepers n
sopare
One who sweeps floors or chimneys.
libero
(curling) A person who sweeps the ice ahead of the rock in play.
(cricket) A fielding position along the boundary; a fielder in this position.
(video games) A character designed or capable of knocking out multiple enemies in succession, usually due to a combination of high offense and high speed.

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ sweeter sweetest adj
söt
Tasting of sugars.
söt sötad
(wine) Retaining a portion of sugar.
söt frisk färsk osaltad
Not of a salty taste.
härlig ljuvlig behaglig doftande mild väldoftande
Of a pleasant smell.
färsk frisk
Not decaying, fermented, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale.
ljuv melodisk vacker välljudande
Of a pleasant sound.
söt gullig ljuv behaglig intagande näpen
Of a pleasing disposition.
vänlig hjälpsam omtänksam rar
Of a helpful disposition.
frisk ren söt
(mineralogy) Free from excessive unwanted substances like acid or sulphur.

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ more sweet most sweet adv
härligt ljuvligt sött underbart vackert
In a sweet manner.

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ sweets n
godis sötsak karamell godsak snask
(countable, especially, _, UK) A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.

sweet dreams /ˌswiːt ˈdɹiːmz/ phraseologicalUnit
dröm sött sov gott sov sött
(idiomatic) Said to someone before they fall asleep, wishing them a good sleep.

sweet nothings n
små söta ord
(idiomatic) Insubstantial or romantic words that are only meant to flatter, woo, or seduce.

sweet potato /ˈswiːt pəˈteɪtəʊ/ sweet potatoes n
sötpotatis batat
A tropical perennial American vine, Ipomoea batatas, having a fleshy tuber.
The tuber of this plant cooked as a vegetable.

sweet vernal grass sweet vernal grasses n
vårbrodd

sweet william sweet williams n
borstnejlika
A flowering plant, Dianthus barbatus, in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to the mountains of southern Europe from the Pyrenees east to the Carpathians and the Balkans.

sweet woodruff n
myskmadra
An aromatic perennial plant, formerly used as a strewing herb, Galium odoratum (formerly Asperula odorata), with small white flowers.

sweet-and-sour more sweet-and-sour most sweet-and-sour adj
sötsur
(cooking) Between sweet and sour taste.

sweet-and-sour sauce sweet-and-sour sauces n
sötsur sås
(cuisine) A sticky sauce used in Chinese cuisine that tastes both sugary and tart.

sweetbread /ˈswitˌbɹɛd/ /ˈswiːtbɹɛd/ sweetbreads n
kalvbräss
The pancreas or thymus gland of an animal, especially a lamb or calf, as food.

sweeten /ˈswiːtən/ [ˈswiːtn̩] [ˈswiːʔn̩] v
söta
(transitive) To make sweet to the taste.
(transitive) To soften to the eye; to make delicate.

sweetener sweeteners n
sötningsmedel
Something added to food to sweeten its taste, especially an artificial substitute for sugar.

sweetening sweetenings n
sötning

sweetheart /ˈswitˌhɑɹt/ /ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/ [ˈswiˌɾ(ʱ)ɑɹt̠̚] sweethearts n
älskling raring sötnos
A person very much liked or loved by someone, especially when both partners are young.

sweetie /ˈswi.ɾi/ /ˈswiːti/ sweeties n
sweetie
A fruit that is a crossbreed between a grapefruit and a pomelo, originating in Israel.

sweetie pie sweetie pies n
gulleplutt sötnos
(mostly, affectionate) A sweetheart; a beloved person.

sweetish /ˈswiːtɪʃ/ more sweetish most sweetish adj
sötaktig
somewhat sweet (all senses)

sweetly /ˈswiːtli/ more sweetly most sweetly sweetlier sweetliest adv
sött
In a sweet or pleasant manner.

sweetmeat /ˈswiːtmiːt/ sweetmeats n
sötsak
A sweet delicacy; a confection.

sweetness /ˈswitnəs/ /ˈswiːtnəs/ sweetnesses n
sötma söthet
The condition of being sweet (all senses).

sweets n
godis
Confectionery, candy.

sweetshop sweetshops n
godisaffär godisbutik
A shop selling confectionery, especially one that sells predominantly confectionery.

swell /swɛl/ swells n
dyning svall
A long series of ocean waves, generally produced by wind, and lasting after the wind has ceased.

swell /swɛl/ v
svälla
(intransitive) To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.

swelling /ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/ swellings n
svullnad
The state of being swollen.
Anything swollen, especially any abnormally swollen part of the body.

swerve /swɜːv/ /swɝv/ v
väja gira
To turn aside or deviate to avoid impact.

swidden /ˈswɪdən/ swiddens n
sved
An area of land that has been cleared by cutting the vegetation and burning it; slash and burn.

swift /swɪft/ swifts n
seglare tornseglare
A small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight.
nystvinda
(textiles) A light, collapsible reel used to hold a hank of yarn in order to wind off skeins or balls.

swift fox swift foxes n
katträv präriekatträv
Vulpes velox, a species of fox found in the central United States.

swift moth swift moths n
rotfjäril
Any moth of the family Hepialidae.

swig /swɪɡ/ swigs n
slurk stor klunk
(by extension) A long draught from a drink. [from 1620s]

swim /swɪm/ swims n
simtur
An act or instance of swimming.

swim /swɪm/ v
simma
(intransitive) To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means.

swim bladder swim bladders n
simblåsa
(anatomy, usually of fish) A gas-filled sac within the bodies of most fish that variously acts as a float, lung, sound-producing organ or an aid to hearing.

swim cap swim caps n
badmössa
a silicone, latex or lycra cap worn on the head by recreational and competitive swimmers.

swimmer /ˈswɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈswɪm.ɚ/ swimmers n
simmare simmerska
One who swims.

swimming /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ swimmings n
simning
The act or art of sustaining and propelling the body in water.

swimming pool /ˈswɪmɪŋ ˌpuːl/ swimming pools n
simbassäng simhall
A pool of water used for swimming, usually one which has been artificially constructed.

swimming trunks n
badbyxa
A pair of shorts or briefs worn for swimming or bathing.

swimmingly /-ɡli/ /ˈswɪmɪŋli/ more swimmingly most swimmingly adv
gå som på räls gå som smort med god fortgång
(figuratively, informal) In a very favourable manner; without difficulty; agreeably, successfully.

swimsuit /swɪm.s(j)ut/ swimsuits n
badkläder badplagg
A garment worn for swimming.
baddräkt
A tight-fitting one-piece garment worn by women and girls.

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ swindles n
bedrägeri svindel
An instance of swindling.

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ v
bedra svindla
(transitive) To defraud.
svindla
(ambitransitive) To obtain (money or property) by fraudulent or deceitful methods.

swindler /ˈswɪnd.lə(ɹ)/ swindlers n
svindlare
A person who swindles, cheats or defrauds.

swine /swaɪn/ swine swines n
svin
(pejorative) A contemptible person (plural swines).

swine flu n
svininfluensa
(disease) Influenza caused by certain orthomyxoviruses, which pass from pigs to humans.

swineherd /ˈswaɪnˌhɜːd/ swineherds n
svinaherde
A person who herds and tends swine, a keeper of swine (pigs).

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ swings n
swing
gunga
A line, cord, or other thing suspended and hanging loose, upon which anything may swing.
A hanging seat that can swing back and forth, in a children's playground, for acrobats in a circus, or on a porch for relaxing.

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ v
svinga gunga
(intransitive) To rotate about an off-centre fixed point.
gunga
(intransitive) To ride on a swing.
svinga
(transitive) To move (an object) backward and forward; to wave.

swing door swing doors n
svängdörr
A door that is opened by either pushing or pulling from either side (i.e. opens both ways) and is not normally capable of being locked.

swing ride swing rides n
kättingflygare slänggunga
An amusement ride consisting of chairs suspended from a carousel.

swing shift swing shifts n
eftermiddagsskift kvällsskift

swing state swing states n
vågmästarstat
(US politics) A state which may vote Democratic or Republican, in a given election or generally.

swinger /ˈswɪŋə(ɹ)/ swingers n
swinger
A person who practices swinging (sex with different partners).

swipe /swaɪp/ v
svajpa svepa
(transitive, intransitive, computing, GUI) To interact with a touch screen by drawing one's finger rapidly across it.
sno stjäla
(transitive, informal) To steal or snatch.

switch /swɪt͡ʃ/ switches n
strömbrytare brytare
A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.
växel
(rail transport, US) A movable section of railroad track which allows the train to be directed down one of two destination tracks; (set of) points.
(computer science) A command line notation allowing specification of optional behavior.
(telecommunication) A system of specialized relays, computer hardware, or other equipment which allows the interconnection of a calling party's telephone line with any called party's line.
spö
A slender woody plant stem used as a whip; a thin, flexible rod, associated with corporal punishment in the United States.
switch
(computing, networking) A networking device connecting multiple wires, allowing them to communicate simultaneously, when possible. Compare to the less efficient hub device that solely duplicates network packets to each wire.

switch /swɪt͡ʃ/ v
växla byta knäppa koppla släcka slå
(transitive) To change (something) to the specified state using a switch.
byta
(intransitive) To change places, tasks, etc.
piska slå
To turn from one railway track to another; to transfer by a switch; generally with off, from, etc.

switch off v
stänga av
(transitive) To turn a switch to the "off" position in order to stop or disable a device.

switch on v
sätta på
(transitive) To turn a switch to the "on" position in order to start or enable a device.

switchblade switchblades n
stilett springkniv
A folding knife with a blade which opens automatically (under spring pressure) when a button is pressed.

switchboard switchboards n
elcentral gruppcentral telefonväxel växel
(telecommunications) The electronic panel that is used to direct telephone calls to the desired recipient.

swivel phone swivel phones n
vridbar telefon
A kind of phone that сan expose its operating panel when its upper is rotated along a usually sagittal axis.

swollen /ˈswoʊ.lən/ /ˈswəʊ.lən/ more swollen most swollen adj
svullen uppsvullen
protuberant or abnormally distended (as by injury or disease).

swoon /suːn/ /swuːn/ swoons n
svimning svimningsanfall
A faint.

swoon /suːn/ /swuːn/ v
dåna
(by extension) To be overwhelmed by emotion, especially infatuation.

swoosh /ˈswʊʃ/ v
susa svischa vina
To move with a rushing or swirling sound

sword /so(ː)ɹd/ /soəd/ /swɔːrd/ [soːd] [soːɹd] [sɔɹd] [sɔːd] swords n
svärd
(weaponry) A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack.

sword and sandal adj
sandalfilm
Of or relating to a genre of books or films relating fantasy-adventure tales involving heroic exploits in ancient or biblical times.

sword of Damocles /ˈsɔɹd əv ˈdæməkliz/ swords of Damocles n
damoklessvärd
A thing or situation which causes a prolonged state of impending doom or misfortune.

sword swallower sword swallowers n
svärdslukare
A performer who performs sword swallowing

swordfish /ˈsɔː(ɹ)dfɪʃ/ swordfish swordfishes n
svärdfisk
A large marine fish with a long, pointed bill, Xiphias gladius.

swordplay swordplays n
svärdkamp
fighting with a sword

swordsman swordsmen n
fäktare
A person skilled at using swords in sport or combat; a fencer.
A person who fights with a sword.

sworn /swo(ː)ɹn/ /swoən/ /swɔɹn/ /swɔːn/ adj
svuren
Given or declared under oath.

swot /swɑt/ /swɒt/ /swɔt/ swots n
plugghäst
(slang, British) One who swots; a boffin, nerd, or smart aleck.

sybaritic /ˌsɪbəˈɹɪtɪk/ [-ɾɪk] more sybaritic most sybaritic adj
sybaritisk
Of or having the qualities of a sybarite; dedicated to excessive comfort and enjoyment; decadent, hedonistic, self-indulgent.

sycamore maple sycamore maples n
tysklönn
(chiefly, US) The British and European sycamore tree, Acer pseudoplatanus.

sycophant /ˈsaɪkəfænt/ /ˈsaɪkəfənt/ /ˈsɪkəfænt/ /ˈsɪkəfənt/ sycophants n
smickrare lismare sykofant
One who uses obsequious compliments to gain self-serving favour or advantage from another; a servile flatterer.

sycophantic /sɪkəˈfæntɪk/ more sycophantic most sycophantic adj
len i munnen lismande smickrande
Obsequious, flattering, toadying. In other words, excessively eager to please.

syllable /ˈsɪl.ə.bəl/ [ˈsɪl.ə.bɫ̩] syllables n
stavelse
(linguistics) A unit of human speech that is interpreted by the listener as a single sound, although syllables usually consist of one or more vowel sounds, either alone or combined with the sound of one or more consonants; a word consists of one or more syllables.

syllabus /ˈsɪləbəs/ syllabi syllabuses n
studieplan
(education) A summary of topics which will be covered during an academic course, or a text or lecture.
(law) The headnote of a reported case; the brief statement of the points of law determined prefixed to a reported case.

syllogism /ˈsɪlədʒɪz(ə)m/ syllogisms n
syllogism slutledning
(logic) An argument whose conclusion is supported by two premises, of which one contains the term that is the predicate of the conclusion, and the other contains the term that is the subject of the conclusion; common to both premises is a term that is excluded from the conclusion.

sylph /sɪlf/ sylphs n
sylf
The elemental being of air, usually female.
sylfid
(by extension) A slender woman or girl, usually graceful and sometimes with the implication of sublime station over everyday people.

symbiosis /sɪmbaɪˈoʊsɪs/ /sɪmbiˈoʊsɪs/ symbioses n
symbios
A relationship of mutual benefit, especially among different species.

symbiotic /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.biˈɑt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.biˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
symbiotisk
(ecology) Of, or relating to symbiosis; living together.

symbol /ˈsɪmbəl/ symbols n
symbol tecken
A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object.
symbol märke
(linguistics) A type of noun whereby the form refers to the same entity independently of the context; a symbol arbitrarily denotes a referent. See also icon and index.
(programming) An internal identifier used by a debugger to relate parts of the compiled program to the corresponding names in the source code.

symbolism /ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm/ symbolisms n
symbolik
Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities. [from between 1645 and 1655.]

symbolize /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/ v
symbolisera
(transitive) To be symbolic of; to represent.

symmetric matrix symmetric matrices symmetric matrixes n
symmetrisk matris
(mathematics) A square matrix that is its own transpose, and is thereby symmetric about the main diagonal

symmetrical /sɪˈmɛtɹɪkəl/ more symmetrical most symmetrical adj
symmetrisk
Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.

symmetry /ˈsɪmɪtɹi/ symmetries n
symmetri
Exact correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis.
The satisfying arrangement of a balanced distribution of the elements of a whole.

sympathetic /ˌsɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ more sympathetic most sympathetic adj
sympatisk
Of, related to, feeling, showing, or characterized by sympathy.

sympathetic nervous system sympathetic nervous systems n
sympatiska nervsystemet
(neuroanatomy) The part of the autonomic nervous system that raises blood pressure and heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and dilates the pupils when under stress.

sympathizer sympathizers n
sympatisör
(often, derogatory) A person who sympathizes (with a political cause, a side in a conflict, etc.); a supporter.

sympathy /ˈsɪm.pəθ.i/ sympathies n
empati
The ability to share the feelings of another.
sympati medkänsla deltagande
A feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another.

symphonic /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/ more symphonic most symphonic adj
symfonisk
(music) Characteristic of a symphony

symphonist symphonists n
symfoniker
A composer of symphonies

symphony /ˈsɪm.fə.ni/ [ˈsɪɱ.fə.ni] symphonies n
symfoni
An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.

symphony orchestra symphony orchestras n
symfoniorkester
(music) A large orchestra that traditionally plays Western classical orchestral music.

symposium /sɪm.ˈpoʊ.zi.əm/ symposia symposiums n
symposium
A conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations.

symptom /ˈsɪm(p)təm/ symptoms n
symptom symtom
(medicine) A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash; strictly, a symptom is felt or experienced by the patient, while a sign can be detected by an observer.
(figuratively) A signal; anything that indicates, or is characteristic of, the presence of something else, especially of something undesirable.

symptomatology symptomatologies n
symptomatologi symtomatologi
(uncountable) The science that studies the symptoms of diseases.
(countable) The aggregate of symptoms of a particular disease.

synaesthesia /ˌsɪn.əsˈθi.ʒə/ /ˌsɪn.ɪsˈθiː.zɪ.ə/ /ˌsɪn.ɪsˈθiː.ʒə/ synaesthesiae synaesthesias n
synestesi
(neurology, psychology) A neurological or psychological phenomenon whereby a particular sensory stimulus triggers a second kind of sensation. [from late 19th c.]
(arts, literature) A literary or artistic device whereby one kind of sensation is described in the terms of another.

synagogue /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɑɡ/ /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɒɡ/ synagogues n
synagoga
A place of worship for Jews or Samaritans.

synapse /sɪˈnæps/ /ˈsaɪnæps/ /ˈsɪnæps/ synapses n
synaps
The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.

synarchy /ˈsɪnəki/ /ˈsɪnɚki/ synarchies n
synarki
Joint rule or sovereignty.

synchronic /sɪnˈkɹɒnɪk/ /sɪŋˈkɹɑnɪk/ /sɪŋˈkɹɒnɪk/ adj
synkron synkronisk
(linguistics) Relating to the study of a language at only one point in its history.

synchronised skating n
teamåkning
A discipline of figure skating where 8–20 skaters skate in a team, doing simultaneous movements and precise formations with precise timing.

synchronised swimming n
konstsim synkroniserad simning
A swimming event where competitors swim in a ballet-like manner in a swimming pool

synchronization synchronizations n
synkronisering
The state or property of being synchronized.

synchronize /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪz/ /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/ v
synkronisera
(transitive) To cause two or more events or actions to happen at exactly the same time or same rate, or in a time-coordinated way.

synchronized skating n
teamåkning
A discipline of figure skating where 8–20 skaters skate in a team, doing synchronous movements and precise formations with precise timing.

synchronous /ˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ more synchronous most synchronous adj
synkron
At the same time, at the same frequency.

synchronous rotation synchronous rotations n
bunden rotation
(astronomy) The situation in which an astronomical body takes just as long to rotate around its own axis as it does to revolve around its partner.

syncopate v
synkopera
(transitive, linguistics, phonology) to omit a vocalic or consonantal sound or a syllable from a word; to use syncope
(transitive, music) to stress or accentuate the weak beat of a rhythm; to use syncopation

syncopation syncopations n
synkope
(linguistics, phonology) The contraction of a word by means of loss or omission of sounds or syllables in the middle thereof.
synkop synkopering
(music) The quality of a rhythm being somehow unexpected, in that it deviates from the strict succession of regularly spaced strong and weak beats in a meter.

syncope /ˈsɪŋ.kə.pi/ syncopes n
synkope
(linguistics, phonology, prosody) The elision or loss of a sound from the interior of a word, especially of a vowel sound with loss of a syllable.
synkop
(music) A missed beat or off-beat stress in music resulting in syncopation.

syncretism /ˈsɪŋkɹəˌtɪzm/ syncretisms n
synkretism
(chiefly, religion) The (attempted) reconciliation or fusion of different systems or beliefs.
(linguistics) The fusion of different inflexional forms.

syndicalism syndicalisms n
syndikalism
(socialism) Control of government and industry by labor unions, usually achieved through revolutionary direct action.

syndicate /ˈsɪndɪkeɪt/ /ˈsɪndɪkət/ syndicates n
bolag
A group of individuals or companies formed to transact some specific business, or to promote a common interest; a self-coordinating group.

syndrome / ˈsin-ˌdrōm/ /-dɹəm/ /ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ syndromes n
syndrom
(pathology) A recognizable pattern of signs, symptoms and/or behaviours, especially of a disease or medical or psychological condition.

synecdoche /sɪˈnɛk.doʊ.ki/ /sɪˈnɛk.də.ki/ synecdoches n
synekdoke
(figure of speech) A figure of speech that uses the name of a part of something to represent the whole, or the whole to represent a part.

synergy /ˈsɪnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈsɪnɚd͡ʒi/ synergies n
synergi synergieffekt
(systems theory) A synonym of binding energy.
(pharmacology) The combined action of two or more drugs where the effects are stronger than their mere sum.

synod /ˈsɪn.əd/ synods n
synod
(Christianity) An ecclesiastic council or meeting to consult on church matters.

synonym /ˈsɪn.əˌnɪm/ synonyms n
synonym liktyding
(semantics, loosely) A word or phrase with a meaning that is the same as, or very similar to, another word or phrase.
synonym namnsynonym vetenskaplig synonym
(databases) An alternative (often shorter) name defined for an object in a database.

synonymous /sɪˈnɑnɪməs/ /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/ adj
synonym
(construed with with, broader sense) Having a similar meaning.
(construed with with) Of, or being a synonym.

synonymously more synonymously most synonymously adv
synonymt
In a synonymous way.

synonymy /sɪˈnɒnəmi/ synonymies n
synonymi
(semantics) The quality of being synonymous; sameness of meaning.

synopsis /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/ /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/ synopses n
sammandrag sammanfattning synopsis
(authorship) A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.

synoptic more synoptic most synoptic adj
synoptisk
(meteorology, especially, of meteorological data) Obtained simultaneously over a wide area, for presenting a comprehensive and nearly instantaneous picture of the state of the atmosphere.

syntactic /sɪnˈtæktɪk/ more syntactic most syntactic adj
syntaktisk
Of, related to or connected with syntax.

syntactic salt n
syntaktiskt salt

syntactic sugar n
syntaktiskt socker

syntagma /sɪnˈtæɡmə/ syntagmas syntagmata n
syntagm
(linguistics) A constituent segment within a text, such as a word or a phrase that forms a syntactic unit.
(semiotics) An arrangement of units that together bears a meaning.

syntagmatic more syntagmatic most syntagmatic adj
syntagmatisk
Of or pertaining to a syntagma.

syntax /ˈsɪn.tæks/ syntaxes n
syntax satslära
A set of rules that govern how words are combined to form phrases and sentences.
syntax grammatik
(computing, countable) The formal rules of formulating the statements of a computer language.
(linguistics) The study of the structure of phrases, sentences, and language.

synthesis /ˈsɪnθəsɪs/ syntheses n
syntes

synthesize /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/ v
syntetisera
(transitive) To combine two or more things to produce a new product.
(intransitive, of two or more things) To be combined producing a new, more complex product.
(transitive, chemistry) To produce a substance by chemical synthesis.
(intransitive, chemistry, of a substance) To be produced by chemical synthesis.

synthesizer /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zɚ/ synthesizers n
synt synthesizer
(music) An electronic musical instrument that creates its sounds with electronics and generally is played via a keyboard.

synthpop n
syntpop
(music genre) A style of pop music in which the synthesizer is the dominant musical instrument.

syphilis /ˈsɪfɪlɪs/ n
syfilis
(disease) A disease spread via sexual activity, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.

syringe /səˈɹɪnd͡ʒ/ /sɪˈɹɪnd͡ʒ/ syringes n
spruta
A device consisting of a hypodermic needle, a chamber for containing liquids, and a piston for applying pressure (to inject) or reducing pressure (to draw); a hypodermic syringe.

syrup /ˈsɝ.əp/ /ˈsɪɹ.əp/ syrups n
sirap sockerlag
Any thick liquid that has a high sugar content and which is added to or poured over food as a flavouring.

syrupy /ˈsɪr.ə.pi/ syrupier syrupiest adj
sliskig

system /ˈsɪstəm/ systems n
system
A collection of organized things; a whole composed of relationships among its members. [from early 17th c.]
(physiology) A set of body organs having a particular function.
A method or way of organizing or planning.

system of equations systems of equations n
ekvationssystem
(mathematics) a set of equations required to be satisfied simultaneously or considered as a whole

systematic /ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌsɪs.təˈmæɾ.ɪk] more systematic most systematic adj
systematisk
Carried out according to a planned, ordered procedure.
(by extension) Methodical, regular and orderly.

systematics n
systematik
The classification system of a branch of science, especially the classification of organisms in biology.
The place where legal provisions stand as relevant for their interpretation.

systemic circulation systemic circulations n
stora kretsloppet systemkretsloppet
(anatomy) The part of blood circulation which carries oxygenated blood away from the heart, to the body, and returns deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

systems theory n
systemteori
An interdisciplinary field of science which studies the nature of complex systems in nature, society and science, and studies complex parts of reality as systems.
The systematic study of the complex interactions in systems.
A collection of methods on the development and organization of complex systems.

systole /ˈsɪstəli/ systoles n
systole
(physiology) The rhythmic contraction of the heart, by which blood is driven through the arteries.

systolic adj
systolisk
(maths) Relating to the mathematical concept of a systole

syuzhet syuzhets n
sujett
(narratology) The way in which the story is told throughout a book or film; an employment of narrative.

syzygy /ˈsɪz.ɪ.d͡ʒi/ syzygies n
konjunktion syzygie
(astronomy, astrology) An alignment of three celestial bodies (for example, the Sun, Earth, and Moon) such that one body is directly between the other two, such as occurs at an eclipse.
(Jungian, _, psychology) An archetypal pairing of contrasexual opposites, symbolizing the communication of the conscious and unconscious minds.

séance /ˈseɪˌɑns/ séances n
seans
A ceremony where people try to communicate with the spirits of dead people, usually led by a medium.

tRNA tRNAs n
tRNA
(biochemistry) Initialism of transfer RNA.

tab /tæb/ [tʰæb̥] v
flik
(transitive) To affix with tabs; to label.
räkning nota tabb
(computing) To use the Tab key on a computer to advance the cursor or move the input focus, or on a typewriter to advance the carriage.

tabasco tabascos n
tabasco
(hot sauce).

tabernacle /ˈtæbənækl̩/ /ˈtæbɚnækl̩/ tabernacles n
tabernakel
(Bible) The portable tent used before the construction of the temple, where the shekinah (presence of God) was believed to dwell.
(Roman Catholicism) A small ornamented cupboard or box used for the reserved sacrament of the Eucharist, normally located in an especially prominent place in a church.

tablature /ˈtæblət͡ʃɜ/ tablatures n
tabulatur
A form of musical notation indicating fingering rather than the pitch of notes, commonly used for stringed instruments.

table /ˈteɪbl̩/ tables n
bord
An item of furniture with a flat top surface raised above the ground, usually on one or more legs.
tabell
A matrix or grid of data arranged in rows and columns.
tabell bord
A collection of arithmetic calculations arranged in a table, such as multiplications in a multiplication table.

table /ˈteɪbl̩/ v
bordlägga
(chiefly, US) To remove from the agenda, to postpone dealing with; to shelve (to indefinitely postpone consideration or discussion of something). [from 19th c.]

table lamp table lamps n
bordslampa
A lamp designed to be used on tables.

table of contents tables of contents n
innehållsförteckning
A list of titles of the parts of a book or document, organized in the order in which the parts appear.

table salt table salts n
koksalt bordssalt bordsalt
Sodium chloride, the salt most commonly used to season food at the table.

table tennis n
bordtennis pingis pingpong
A game or sport (similar to tennis) that involves the hitting of a light plastic ball across a table (fashioned like a mini tennis court) by rackets (paddles, bats (Britain)).

table tennis table table tennis tables n
bordtennisbord pingisbord pingpongbord
A specially dimensioned table with a low net across it, on which the game of table tennis is played.

tableau /tæˈbloʊ/ /ˈtæ.bləʊ/ tableaus tableaux n
tablå
A striking and vivid representation; a picture.
A vivid graphic scene of a group of people arranged as in a painting or bas relief sculpture.

tablecloth tablecloths n
bordsduk bordduk
A cloth used to cover and protect a table, especially for a dining table.

tablespoon /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/ /ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn/ [-bɫ̩-] tablespoons n
matsked
(Canada, US) A large spoon, used for eating food from a bowl.
(cooking) A unit of volume, the value of which varies regionally; in the US: three teaspoons or one half fluid ounce or roughly 15 ml; in Britain and Canada: exactly 15 ml; in Russia 18 ml; in Australia: four teaspoons or 20 ml.

tablet /ˈtæblət/ tablets n
stentavla
A slab of clay, stone or wood used for inscription.

tablet computer tablet computers n
surfplatta pekplatta padda datorplatta
(computing) A hand-held portable computer characterized by a tablet form factor and a touchscreen interface.

tabletop tabletops n
bordsskiva
(furniture) The flat, horizontal upper surface of a table.

taboo /tæˈbuː/ /təˈbuː/ taboos n
tabu
An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.

taboo /tæˈbuː/ /təˈbuː/ v
tabubelägga tabuera
To mark as taboo.

tabular more tabular most tabular adj
tabellarisk tabellerad
organized as a table or list

tabulation /ˌtæbjʊˈleɪʃən/ tabulations n
tabulering
The act or process of tabulating

tachometer /təˈkɒmətə(ɹ)/ tachometers n
varvräknare varvtalsmätare
A device for measuring the revolutions per minute (RPMs) of a revolving shaft, as with the driveshaft of an automobile.
A device for measuring or indicating velocity or speed, as of blood, a river, a machine, etc.

tachycardia /tæ.kɪˈkɑː(ɹ).di.ə/ /tæ.kɪˈkɑːɹ.di.ə/ tachycardias n
takykardi
(medicine, cardiology) A rapid resting heart rate, especially one above 100 beats per minute. [from 19th c.]

tachyon /ˈtæki.ɒn/ tachyons n
takyon tachyon
(particle) A hypothetical particle that travels faster than the speed of light.

tacit /ˈtæsɪt/ more tacit most tacit adj
outtalad tyst underförstådd
Implied, but not made explicit, especially through silence.

taciturn /ˈtæsɪtɜːn/ /ˈtæsɪtɝn/ more taciturn most taciturn adj
tystlåten fåordig ordkarg ordknapp
Silent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.

taciturnity taciturnities n
fåordighet tystlåtenhet ordkarghet
The trait of being taciturn.

tack /tæk/ [tak] tacks n
nubb
A small nail with a flat head.
kurs
(figurative) A direction or course of action, especially a new one; a method or approach to solving a problem.
Any of the various equipment and accessories worn by horses in the course of their use as domesticated animals.

tack /tæk/ [tak] v
nubba
To nail with a tack (small nail with a flat head).
göra slag vända genom vinden
(nautical) To maneuver a sailing vessel so that its bow turns through the wind, i.e. the wind changes from one side of the vessel to the other.

tackle /ˈtækəl/ [ˈtʰækɫ̩] tackles n
tackling
(sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.

tackle /ˈtækəl/ [ˈtʰækɫ̩] v
angripa
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
tackla
(sports) To attempt to take away a ball.

taco /ˈteɪkoʊ/ /ˈteɪkəʊ/ /ˈtækəʊ/ /ˈtæɪkəʊ/ /ˈtɐːkəʊ/ /ˈtɑkoʊ/ [ˈtʰako(ː)] [ˈtʰeɪkoʊ] [ˈtʰä(ː)ko(ː)] [ˈtʰɑkoʊ] tacos n
taco tacos
(culinary) A Mexican snack food made of a small tortilla (soft or hard shelled) filled with ingredients such as meat, rice, beans, cheese, diced vegetables and salsa.

tactic /ˈtæktɪk/ tactics n
taktik
A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.

tactical adj
taktisk
of or relating to tactics

tactician /tækˈtɪʃən/ tacticians n
taktiker
A person skilled in the planning and execution of tactics.

tactics /ˈtæktɪks/ n
taktik
(military) The military science that deals with achieving the objectives set by strategy.
(military) The employment and ordered arrangement of forces in relation to each other.

tad /tæd/ tads n
gnutta
(informal) A small amount; a little bit.

tadalafil /təˈdæl.ə.fɪl/ n
tadalafil
(pharmaceutical drug) A drug, C22H19N3O4, that is used to treat erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia and functions similarly to sildenafil. It is marketed under the trademark Cialis.

tadpole /ˈtædpoʊl/ tadpoles n
grodyngel yngel
A young toad or frog in its larval stage of development that lives in water, has a tail and no legs, and, like a fish, breathes through gills.

taffeta /ˈtæ.fə.tə/ /ˈtæ.fɪ.tə/ taffetas n
taft
A crisp, smooth woven fabric made from silk or synthetic fibers.

tag /teɪɡ/ /tæɡ/ tags n
etikett
A small label.
tafatt kull datt
(playground game, uncountable) A children's chasing game in which one player (known as "it") attempts to touch another, who then becomes "it".
tagg
A type of cardboard.
(computing) A piece of markup representing an element in a markup language.

tag /teɪɡ/ /tæɡ/ v
etikettera märka
(transitive) To label (something).
To fasten; to attach.
tagga
(transitive) To mark (something) with one's graffiti tag.

tag cloud tag clouds n
ordmoln

tag question tag questions n
påhängsfråga
(grammar) A question inviting the listener to indicate agreement, formed by adding a “tag” word or expression to a statement. For example “You love me, don’t you?”.

tagetes tagetes n
tagetes
Any plant of the marigold (Tagetes) family.

tagliatelle /ˌtaljəˈtɛli/ /ˌtæljəˈtɛli/ /ˌtɑljəˈtɛli/ tagliatelles n
bandmakaroner bandspagetti bandspaghetti tagliatelle
Long, flat ribbons of egg pasta, originally from Emilia-Romagna, sliced from a rolled-out sheet.

tahini /tɑːˈhiː.ni/ tahinis n
sesampasta tahini
(culinary) A paste made from ground sesame seeds, and used to make hummus, baba ghanoush etc.

taiga /taɪˈɡɑː/ /ˈtaɪɡə/ taigas n
taiga tajga
A subarctic zone of evergreen coniferous forests situated south of the tundras and north of the steppes in the Northern Hemisphere.

taiga flycatcher taiga flycatchers n
tajgaflugsnappare
Ficedula albicilla, an Old World flycatcher breeding in Asia

taikonaut /ˈtaɪkəˌnɔːt/ taikonauts n
taikonaut
A person who travels in space for the Chinese space program; a Chinese astronaut. [from 1998.]

tail /teɪl/ tails n
svans stjärt
The tail-end of an object, e.g. the rear of an aircraft's fuselage, containing the tailfin.
förföljare
One who surreptitiously follows another.
klave
(chiefly, in the plural) The side of a coin not bearing the head; normally the side on which the monetary value of the coin is indicated; the reverse.

tail between one's legs phraseologicalUnit
med svansen mellan benen
Defeated; in a cowardly or miserable manner.

tailback tailbacks n
bilkö
(UK) A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam.

tailcoat /ˈteɪlkoʊt/ tailcoats n
frack
A formal evening jacket with an extended back panel; a dress coat.

tailfeather tailfeathers n
stjärtfjäder
Any of the feathers of a bird's tail.

tailfin tailfins n
stjärtfena
A fin at the tail of a fish, caudal fin
A fin on the tail of an aircraft, vertical stabilizer
(automotive) A fin-like projection at the rear of a car, common on American cars of the 1950s.

tailgate /ˈteɪlˌɡeɪt/ tailgates n
bakdörr
(automotive) A hinged board or hatch at the rear of a vehicle that can be lowered for loading and unloading.
slussport
Either of the downstream gates in a canal lock.

taillight taillights n
bakljus baklykta baklyse
One of a pair of red lights mounted on the rear of a vehicle, so it can be seen from the rear at night.

tailor /ˈteɪlə/ /ˈteɪlɚ/ tailors n
skräddare skrädderska
A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.

tailor /ˈteɪlə/ /ˈteɪlɚ/ v
anpassa skrädarsy
(transitive) To restrict (something) in order to meet a particular need.

tailor-made adj
måttbeställd skräddarsydd
Made by a tailor, especially if made to order; bespoke.
skräddarsydd specialanpassad
Perfectly appropriate to some specific occasion or purpose; made to one's specific requirements.

tailor-make v
skräddarsy
To customize or create specifically to meet the requirements of an individual.
To make (clothes) by a tailor.

tailored adj
skräddarsydd
Adjusted by a tailor, fitted.
Made by a tailor.

tailoress tailoresses n
skrädderska
(dated) a female tailor

tailpiece tailpieces n
stränghållare
(music, lutherie) An element, often triangular, to which the strings of a violin, guitar, etc. are attached at the lower end of an instrument.

tails /teɪlz/ n
klave
The side of a coin that doesn't bear the picture of the head of state or similar.

tailstock tailstocks n
dubb dubbdocka

tailwind /ˈteɪlwɪnd/ tailwinds n
medvind
(nautical, physics) A wind that blows in the same direction as the course taken by an aircraft, sailing ship, bird, etc.

taint /teɪnt/ taints n
förorena
A contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food.
mellangård
(US, vulgar, slang) The perineum.

taint /teɪnt/ v
besudla förorena
(transitive) To contaminate or corrupt (something) with an external agent, either physically or morally.

tajine /tæˈd͡ʒiːn/ /tɑˈd͡ʒin/ /təˈʒin/ /təˈʒiːn/ tajines n
tagine
(by extension) A stew, originally from Morocco, the ingredients of which are traditionally cooked slowly in such a pot; the dish is normally served with couscous.

take /teɪk/ /teːk/ /tæɪk/ [teːk] [tɛːk] [tʰeɪ̯k] takes n
tagande
The or an act of taking.
byte fångst
Something that is taken; a haul.
intäkter
Money that is taken in, (legal or illegal) proceeds, income; (in particular) profits.
synpunkt
An interpretation or view, opinion or assessment; perspective; a statement expressing such a position.
tagning
(film) A scene recorded (filmed) at one time, without an interruption or break; a recording of such a scene.

take /teɪk/ /teːk/ /tæɪk/ [teːk] [tɛːk] [tʰeɪ̯k] v
ta fatta gripa hålla tag
(transitive) To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.
ta
(transitive) To have sex with.
(transitive, especially of a vehicle) To transport or carry; to convey to another place.
ta välja
(transitive) To select or choose; to pick.
ta erövra
(transitive, of a path, road, etc.) To lead (to a place); to serve as a means of reaching.
(transitive) To derive (as a title); to obtain from a source.
(transitive, of a material) To absorb or be impregnated by (dye, ink, etc.); to be susceptible to being treated by (polish, etc.).
tåla ta
(transitive) To submit to; to endure (without ill humor, resentment, or physical failure).
ta hålla välja
(transitive) To assume or suppose; to reckon; to regard or consider.
ta hålla
(transitive) To captivate or charm; to gain or secure the interest or affection of.
ta fram föra sig till
(transitive, baseball) To decline to swing at (a pitched ball); to refrain from hitting at, and allow to pass.
ta få tag på
(intransitive) To get or accept (something) into one's possession.

take French leave v
bondpermis bondpermission
(intransitive) Synonym of slip out, to leave suddenly without notice or permission.

take a chance v
ta en chans
(idiomatic) To risk doing something; to try something risky.

take a flyer v
chansa ta en rövare
(idiomatic) To make a choice with an uncertain outcome; to take a chance.

take a leak v
slå en drill slå en sjua

take a stand v
ta ställning välja sida
(idiomatic) To assert an opinion or viewpoint; to defend one's point of view or beliefs.

take advantage v
dra nytta
(intransitive) To profit from a situation deliberately.

take advantage of v
dra nytta av
To use or make use of.
utnyttja
To exploit.

take after v
brås
To resemble (a parent or ancestor) in appearance or habit.
ta efter
To follow someone's example.

take back v
ta tillbaka ångra
(transitive) To retract or withdraw (an earlier statement).
återkalla
(transitive) To cause (someone) to remember some past event or time.
ta tillbaka återta
(transitive) To regain possession of (something).
reklamera returnera återlämna
(transitive) To return (something) to a vendor for a refund.

take care interjection
sköt om dig sköt om er
(when leaving) good-bye (literally, take care of yourself)

take care v
akta sig
(intransitive) To be cautious, careful or prudent.

take care of v
ta hand om
(transitive) To look after, to provide care for.
ta itu med
(transitive) To deal with, handle.

take down v
fällning
(combat sports) To force one’s opponent off their feet in order to transition from striking to grappling in jujitsu, mixed martial arts, etc.

take flight v
ta till flykten
(idiomatic) To begin flying; to become airborne or aloft; to take off and fly

take for granted v
ta för givet
(transitive, of a thing) To assume something to be true without verification or proof.
ta för givet ta för given
(transitive, idiomatic, especially of a person) To give little attention to or to underestimate the value of; to fail to appreciate, especially something one has grown heavily accustomed to; not to value or care for appropriately, out of the assumption that the person or thing not valued cannot be lost.

take heart /ˌteɪk ˈhɑɹt/ /ˌteɪk ˈhɑːt/ v
hålla ut
(intransitive) To be courageous; to regain one's courage.

take in /ˈteɪkɪn/ v
ta in

take into consideration v
ta hänsyn till

take it easy interjection
ha det
(informal) A farewell.

take it easy v
lugna ner dig ta det lugnt
(idiom) To relax or rest.

take it from me v
tro mig
Believe me; rest assured.

take its toll v
ta ut sin rätt
(idiomatic, often followed by on) To affect something, especially negatively; to damage or degrade; to cause harm or destruction.

take liberties v
ta sig friheter

take lightly v
ta lätt på
(idiomatic, transitive, chiefly in the negative) To treat casually, without seriousness or worry.

take matters into one's own hands v
ta saken i egna händer

take no notice of v
inte lägga märke till
(idiomatic, transitive) To ignore.

take off v
ta av
(transitive) To remove.
lyfta
(intransitive, of an aircraft or spacecraft) To leave the ground and begin flight; to ascend into the air.
ta fart
(intransitive) To become successful, to flourish.

take offense v
ta illa upp
To feel (and usually to show) resentment at another's actions or words.

take on v
anamma
(idiomatic) To begin to have or exhibit.

take one's turn v
ta sin tur
(intransitive) To assume a place in a sequence of successions; to be one of a group that takes turns.

take part v
delta
(idiomatic, intransitive, with "in") To participate or join.
dela
(idiomatic) To share or partake.

take pity v
förbarma misskunda
To show compassion (towards).

take place v
äga rum
(intransitive) To happen or to occur.

take refuge v
tillflykt
(intransitive) to shelter; to hole up

take revenge v
hämna hämnas på ta hämnd för
To avenge; to get back at.

take root v
slå rot
(intransitive, literally) To grow roots into soil.
(intransitive, figuratively) To become established, to take hold.

take seriously v
ta på allvar
(transitive) To consider (something /what somebody is saying) important and meaningful.

take stock v
inventera

take the bait v
nappa på kroken
(of a fish) To nibble at bait on a hook.

take the bull by the horns v
ta tjuren vid hornen
(idiomatic) To deal with a matter in a direct manner, especially to confront a difficulty rather than avoid it.

take the cake v
ta priset
(idiomatic, colloquial, chiefly, US) Used as an affirmation or accolade when one is deemed the top position in a comparison or contest; to win or be the best (at).

take the liberty v
ta sig friheten
(idiomatic) To act on one's own authority, without asking for permission.

take the offensive v
gå på offensiven
(idiomatic) To attack instead of defending; to be bold and proactive.

take the piss v
driva
To subject those present to teasing, ridicule or mockery, or to show contempt.

take to the grave v
ta med sig något i graven
(idiomatic, transitive) To never reveal (a secret).

take turns v
turas om
(intransitive) Of two or more people, to do the same thing one after another, taking one another's place alternately.

take up v
lägga upp
(transitive, sewing) To shorten by hemming.

take-home pay n
nettolön
The net earnings of a salary or wage earner.

takedown takedowns n
fällning
(martial arts) A taking down: an act of bringing one's opponent to the ground by grabbing one or both legs and applying a rearward bending moment.

taken /ˈteɪkən/ adj
förtjust intagen
Infatuated; fond of or attracted to.

takeout takeouts n
hämtmat takeaway
(North America, Philippines) Food purchased from a takeaway.

talcum powder talcum powders n
talkpuder
Perfumed talc (sometimes with the addition of boric acid) for adsorbing moisture on the skin.

tale /ˈteɪl/ tales n
berättelse historia saga
A rehearsal of what has occurred; narrative; discourse; statement; history; story.

talent /ˈtalənt/ /ˈtælənt/ talents n
talang
A marked natural ability or skill. [from 15th c.]
(business, media, sports) People of talent, viewed collectively; a talented person. [from 19th c.]
talent talang
(historical) A unit of weight and money used in ancient times in Greece, the Roman Empire, and the Middle East, equal to about 30 to 60 kg in various times and places. [from 9th c.]

talented /ˈtæləntɪd/ more talented most talented adj
begåvad
Endowed with one or more talents.

talentless more talentless most talentless adj
talanglös
Having no talent or natural ability.

talisman /ˈtæl.ɪsˌmæn/ /ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/ talismans n
talisman
A magical object providing protection against ill will, or the supernatural, or conferring the wearer with a boon such as good luck, good health, or power(s).

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔʊ̯k/ /tɔːk/ [tʰak] [tʰäk] [tʰɑk] talks n
konversation prat snack
A conversation or discussion; usually serious, but informal.
föreläsning
A lecture.
prat
(preceded by the; often qualified by a following of) A major topic of social discussion.
överenskommelse
(usually, in the plural) Meeting to discuss a particular matter.

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔʊ̯k/ /tɔːk/ [tʰak] [tʰäk] [tʰɑk] v
prata tala snacka babbla orera
(intransitive) To communicate, usually by means of speech.

talk about v
snacka om
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see talk,‎ about.
(idiomatic, colloquial, in the imperative) Used to draw attention to the speaker's characterization of someone or something.

talk out of turn v
säga i onödan, säga oförsiktigt
(idiomatic) To make a remark or provide information when it is inappropriate or indiscreet to do so, or when one does not have permission or the authority to do so.

talk page talk pages n
diskussionssida
(wikis) A place on wiki websites where discussion of an entry or article takes place.

talk shop v
prata jobb
(intransitive, informal) To discuss one's work, business or profession.

talk show talk shows n
pratshow
(broadcasting) A television or radio programme in which a host converses on various topics with guests who may be experts, celebrities, or members of the listening or viewing audience.

talk through one's hat v
prata i nattmössan
(idiomatic) To speak lacking expertise, authority, or knowledge; to invent or fabricate facts.

talkative /ˈtɑːkədɪv/ /ˈtɔːkətɪv/ more talkative most talkative adj
pratsam pratglad
Tending to talk a lot.
frispråkig öppenhjärtig
Speaking openly and honestly, neglecting privacy and consequences.

talkie /ˈtɔːki/ talkies n
ljudfilm talfilm
(informal, dated, or, historical) A movie with sound, as opposed to a silent film.

tall /tɑl/ /tɔl/ /tɔːl/ [tʰoːɫ] taller tallest adj
lång hög
(of a person) Having a vertical extent greater than the average. For example, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be considered to be tall.
hög
(of a building, etc.) Having its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent; high.
lång
(of a story) Hard to believe, such as a tall story or a tall tale.

tall poppy syndrome n
jante
(Australia, New Zealand) The tendency to disparage conspicuously successful people.

tall tale /tɔl ˈteɪl/ /tɔːl ˈteɪl/ tall tales n
fantasteri rövarhistoria
(idiomatic) A tale or story which is fantastic and greatly exaggerated; also, an account of questionable veracity; a lie, an untruth.

tallow /ˈtæləʊ/ tallows n
talg
A hard animal fat obtained from suet, etc.; used in cooking as well as to make candles, soap and lubricants.

tally /ˈtæli/ tallies n
räkna
(by extension) Any account or score kept by notches or marks, whether on wood or paper, or in a book, especially one kept in duplicate.

tally /ˈtæli/ v
stämma överens
(intransitive) To correspond or agree.

talon /ˈtælən/ talons n
klo
A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal.

talus /ˈteɪləs/ taluses n
taluskon
(geology) A sloping heap of fragments of rock lying at the foot of a precipice.

tamarind /ˈtæməɹɪnd/ tamarinds n
tamarind
(botany) A tropical tree, Tamarindus indica.
(culinary) The fruit of this tree; the pulp is used as spice in Asian cooking and in Worcestershire sauce.

tambour /ˈtæmbʊə(ɹ)/ tambours n
tambur
A circular frame for embroidery.
(sport) In real tennis, a buttress-like obstruction in the main wall.

tambourine /ˌtæm.bəˈɹiːn/ tambourines n
tamburin
A percussion instrument consisting of a small, usually wooden, hoop closed on one side with a drum frame and featuring jingling metal disks on the tread; it is most often held in the hand and shaken rhythmically; by extension, any frame drum.

tame /teɪm/ tamer tamest adj
tam
Not or no longer wild; domesticated.

tame /teɪm/ v
tämja
(transitive) To make (an animal) tame; to domesticate.

tameable more tameable most tameable adj
tämjbar
Able to be tamed.

tamper /ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)/ v
manipulera mixtra
(intransitive) To make unauthorized or improper alterations, sometimes causing deliberate damage; to meddle (with something).

tampon [ˈtʰæmpɑn] [ˈtʰæmpɒn] tampons n
tampong
A plug of cotton or other absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb fluid, especially one inserted in the vagina during menstruation.

tan /tæn/ tanner tannest adj
solbränd
Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect.

tan /tæn/ tans n
solbränna
A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.

tan /tæn/ v
sola
(transitive, intransitive) To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
garva
(transitive, stative) To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.

tandoor /tænˈdʊə(ɹ)/ /tɑːnˈdʊə(ɹ)/ tandoors n
tandoor
A cylindrical clay oven used, in the cuisine of the Caucasus, Middle East, and Indian subcontinent, to make flat bread, or to cook meat.

tangent /ˈtæn.d͡ʒənt/ tangents n
tangent tangens
(music) A small metal blade in a clavichord that strikes the strings to produce sound.

tangerine /ˈtæn.d͡ʒəˌɹiːn/ adj
orangeröd
Of a deep yellowish-orange colour.

tangerine /ˈtæn.d͡ʒəˌɹiːn/ tangerines n
tangerin
A deep yellowish-orange colour, like that of a tangerine fruit.
tangerinträd
A tree that produces tangerines.

tangible /ˈtænd͡ʒəbəl/ /ˈtænd͡ʒɪb(ə)l/ more tangible most tangible adj
påtaglig handgriplig
Touchable; able to be touched or felt; perceptible by the sense of touch.

tanginess n
syrlighet
The quality or state of being tangy.

tangle /ˈtæŋ.ɡl̩/ tangles n
trassel bråte härva oreda röra virrvarr
A tangled twisted mass.
härva trassel virrvarr röra
A complicated or confused state or condition.
bråk gräl konflikt
An argument, conflict, dispute, or fight.

tangle /ˈtæŋ.ɡl̩/ v
trassla trasslig
(transitive) To mix together or intertwine.
insnärjd tilltrasslad trassla trasslig
(intransitive) To become mixed together or intertwined.
bråka gräla insnärjd tampas
(intransitive, figurative) To enter into an argument, conflict, dispute, or fight.
snärja
(transitive) To catch and hold.

tangy /ˈtæŋiː/ tangier tangiest adj
syrlig
having a sharp, pungent flavor

tank /tæŋk/ [ˈtɛəŋk] tanks n
tank dyktub
A closed container for liquids or gases.
tank
The fuel reservoir of a vehicle.
(role-playing games, board games, video games) a unit or character designed primarily around damage absorption and holding the attention of the enemy (as opposed to dealing damage, healing, or other tasks).
stridsvagn pansarvagn
An armoured fighting vehicle, armed with a gun designed for direct fire, and moving on caterpillar tracks.
muskelknutte
(colloquial) A very muscular and physically imposing person; somebody who is built like a tank.

tank engine tank engines n
tanklok
A steam locomotive that carries its fuel and water containers on the locomotive frames rather than in a separate tender.

tankard /ˈtæŋkəd/ /ˈtæŋkɚd/ tankards n
sejdel stånka
A large drinking vessel, sometimes of pewter, sometimes with a glass base, with one handle and often a hinged cover.Tankard

tanned more tanned most tanned adj
solbränd
Having a suntan.

tanning bed tanning beds n
solarium
A device emitting ultraviolet radiation used to produce a cosmetic suntan.

tanning salon tanning salons n
solarium
A business renting use of tanning beds to darken skin, especially in colder climates.

tansy /ˈtanzi/ /ˈtæn.zi/ tansies n
renfana
A herbaceous plant with yellow flowers, of the genus Tanacetum, especially Tanacetum vulgare.

tantalum /ˈtæntələm/ tantalums n
tantal
A chemical element (symbol Ta) with atomic number 73: a rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant.

tantamount /ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/ more tantamount most tantamount adj
liktydig
Equivalent in meaning or effect; amounting to the same thing in practical terms, even if being technically distinct.

tantrum /ˈtæn.tɹəm/ tantrums n
raseriutbrott vredesutbrott raserianfall utbrott
An often childish display or fit of bad temper.

tanzanite /ˈtænzənaɪt/ /ˈtænzəˌnaɪt/ tanzanites n
tanzanit
A trichroic violet-blue variety of the mineral zoisite mined in Tanzania, used as a gemstone. [from 1968]

tap /tæp/ /tɐːp/ [tʰæp] taps n
tapp
A tapering cylindrical peg or pin used to close and open the hole or vent in a container.
avledning
(Britain, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering) A connection made to an electrical or fluid conductor without breaking it; a tapping.
avlyssning
A secret interception of telephone calls or other communications using such a device; also, a recording of such a communication.
gängtapp tapp
(mechanics) A cylindrical tool used to cut an internal screw thread in a hole, with cutting edges around the lower end and an upper end to which a handle is fitted to turn the tool.
kran
A hollow device used to control the flow of a fluid, such as an alcoholic beverage from a cask, or a gas or liquid in a pipe.

tap /tæp/ /tɐːp/ [tʰæp] v
avlyssna bugga
(communication, chiefly, law enforcement) To connect a listening and/or recording device to (a communication cable or device) in order to listen in secretly on telephone calls or other communications; also, to secretly listen in on and/or record (a telephone call or other communication). [from 19th c.]
tappa
To draw off (a liquid) from a container or other source; also, to draw off a liquid from (a container or other source).
To furnish (a container, etc.) with a tap (noun sense 2.2) so that liquid can be drawn.
peta trycka
(combat, _, sports) To force (an opponent) to submit, chiefly by indicating their intention to do so by striking a hand on the ground several times; to tap out.
(combat, _, sports) To submit to an opponent, chiefly by indicating an intention to do so by striking a hand on the ground several times; to tap out.

tap water n
kranvatten dricksvatten
Water that has come from a tap.

tapas /-pəs/ /ˈtæpæs/ /ˈtæpəs/ /ˈtɑː-/ n
tapas
A variety of Spanish small savoury food items or snacks such as croquettes, cured meat, potato salad, and seafood, originally served with sherry and now often with other alcoholic beverages as well.

tape /teɪ̯p/ [tʰeɪ̯p] tapes n
band tape
Magnetic or optical recording media in a roll; videotape or audio tape.

tape /teɪ̯p/ [tʰeɪ̯p] v
tejpa
To bind with adhesive tape.

tape measure tape measures n
måttband
A graduated flexible ribbon used for measuring lengths.

tape recorder tape recorders n
bandspelare kassettbandspelare
(sound engineering) An electromechanical device use to record and play back sound, etc.

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ tapers n
vaxljus
A slender wax candle.

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ v
förtunna
avsmalna smalna av
(transitive) To make thinner or narrower at one end.
(intransitive) To become thinner or narrower at one end.
avklinga
(intransitive) To diminish gradually.

taper off /ˈteɪpə ɒf/ /ˈteɪpɚ ɔf/ v
avta
(idiomatic) To diminish or lessen gradually; to become smaller, slower, quieter, etc.

tapestry /ˈtæpəstɹi/ tapestries n
gobeläng
A heavy woven cloth, often with decorative pictorial designs, normally hung on walls.

tapeworm /ˈteɪpˌwɝm/ tapeworms n
bandmask binnikemask
(countable) Any parasitical worm of the class or infraclass Cestoda, which infest the intestines of animals, including humans, often infecting different host species during their life cycle.
bred binnikemask fiskbinnikemask
(countable) A broad fish tapeworm, Diphyllobothrium latum.

taphonomy /tæˈfɒnəmi/ taphonomies n
tafonomi
The study of the fate of the remains of organisms after they die, especially the study of fossilization. [From 20th c.]

tapioca /tæpiˈoʊkə/ tapiocas n
tapioka
A starchy food made from the cassava plant, used in puddings.

tapir /ˈteɪpiːə(ɹ)/ /ˈteɪpə(ɹ)/ /ˈteɪpɪə(ɹ)/ tapirs n
tapir
Any one of the species of large odd-toed ungulates of the taxonomic family Tapiridae with a long prehensile upper lip, of which all four surviving species are in genus Tapirus.

taproot /ˈtæpˌɹuːt/ taproots n
pålrot
(botany) A long, tapering root possessed by many plants (such as carrots and dandelions). [from early 17th c.]

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ [tʰɑɹ] [tʰɑɻ] tars n
tjära
(usually, uncountable) A black, oily, sticky, viscous substance, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons derived from organic materials such as wood, peat, or coal.
Coal tar.
(uncountable) A solid residual byproduct of tobacco smoke.
beckbyxa
(slang, dated) A sailor, because of the traditional tarpaulin clothes.

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ [tʰɑɹ] [tʰɑɻ] v
tjära
(transitive) To coat with tar.

tar with the same brush /ˈtaɹ wɪ‿ðə seɪm ˈbɹʌʃ/ /ˈtaː wɪ‿ðə seɪm ˈbɹʌʃ/ v
dra alla över en kam skära alla över en kam
(transitive, figuratively) To characterize (someone or something) using the same undesirable attribute, especially unjustly.

tarantass /taɹənˈtas/ tarantasses n
tarantass
A low horse-drawn carriage without springs used in Russia, capable of having its wheels replaced with runners during the winter.

tarantism /ˈtæɹəntɪzm/ /ˈtæɹənˌtɪzm/ tarantisms n
tarantism
An extreme urge to dance, popularly thought to have been caused by the bite of a tarantula (Lycosa tarantula) and prevalent in southern Italy in the 15th through 17th centuries.

tarantula /tə.ˈɹæn.t͡ʃə.lə/ /tə.ˈɹæn.t͡ʃʊ.lə/ tarantulae tarantulas n
fågelspindel
Any of the large, hairy New World spiders comprising the family Theraphosidae.
(by extension) A member of certain other groups of spiders, generally characterized by large size, hairiness, or membership of infraorder Mygalomorphae to which Theraphosidae family also belongs.

tardigrade /ˈtɑɹdɪˌɡɹeɪd/ more tardigrade most tardigrade adj
långsam trög
Sluggish; moving slowly.

tardy /ˈtɑɹdi/ /ˈtɑːdi/ tardier tardiest adj
försenad sen
(obsolete) Unwary; unready (especially in the phrase take (someone) tardy).

tare /teə/ /teː/ /tɛ(ə)ɹ/ /tɛə/ tares n
tara
The empty weight of a container; unladen weight.

tare /teə/ /teː/ /tɛ(ə)ɹ/ /tɛə/ v
tarera
(chiefly, business, and, legal) To take into account the weight of the container, wrapping etc. in weighting merchandise.
(sciences) To set a zero value on an instrument (usually a balance) that discounts the starting point.

target /ˈtaːɡɪt/ /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/ /ˈtɑːɡɪt/ [ˈtʰɑɹɡɪt̚] targets n
mål måltavla
A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
mål
A goal or objective.

target /ˈtaːɡɪt/ /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/ /ˈtɑːɡɪt/ [ˈtʰɑɹɡɪt̚] v
sikta rikta
(transitive) To aim something, especially a weapon, at (a target).

target audience target audiences n
målgrupp
(media, marketing) The primary group of people that a publication, advertisement or other type of media is designed to appeal to.

target group target groups n
målgrupp
(marketing) The primary group of people that something, usually an advertising campaign, is designed to appeal to.

target language target languages n
målspråk
(translation studies) The language into which a translation is done.

target text target texts n
måltext
(translation studies) The finished product of a translated text.

tarmac /ˈtɑː(ɹ)mæk/ tarmacs n
asfalt
(loosely, UK, Ireland, Canada) Any bituminous road surfacing material.

tarn /tɑɹn/ /tɑːn/ [tɝn] tarns n
fjällsjö tjärn
(US, chiefly, Montana) One of many small mountain lakes or ponds.

tarnish /ˈtɑɹnɪʃ/ /ˈtɑːnɪʃ/ v
besudla fläcka skada skamfila
(transitive) To compromise, damage, soil, or sully.

taro /ˈtæɹəʊ/ /ˈtɑɹoʊ/ /ˈtɛɹoʊ/ taros n
taro
Colocasia esculenta, raised as a food primarily for its corm, which distantly resembles potato.

tarp /tɑɹp/ /tɑːp/ v
täcka
To cover something with a tarpaulin.

tarpaulin /tɑɹˈpɔ.lɪn/ /tɑˈpɔː.lɪn/ /ˈtɑːɹpəlɪn/ tarpaulins n
presenning
(countable) A tarp, a heavy, waterproof sheet of material, often cloth, used as a cover or blanket.
(uncountable, nautical, obsolete) Canvas waterproofed with tar, used as a cover.

tarpon tarpon tarpons n
tarpon
Any of several fishes of the family Elopidae or Megalopidae, especially a large silvery game fish.

tarragon /ˈtæɹəɡɑn/ /ˈtæɹəɡən/ /ˈtɛɹəɡɑn/ /ˈtɛɹəɡən/ tarragons n
dragon
A perennial herb, the wormwood species Artemisia dracunculus, from Europe and parts of Asia.

tarry /ˈteɹ.i/ /ˈtæɹ.i/ /ˈtæɹ.iː/ /ˈtɜɹ.i/ v
dröja
(intransitive) To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.

tarsier /ˈtaɹʃi.əɹ/ /ˈtɑ(ɹ)si.ə(ɹ)/ tarsiers n
spökdjur vristdjur
An insectivorous primate of the family Tarsiidae, having very large eyes and long feet, native mainly to several islands of Southeast Asia.

tart /tɑɹt/ /tɑːt/ tarter tartest adj
kärv sur
Sharp to the taste; acid; sour.

tart /tɑɹt/ /tɑːt/ tarts n
hora
(British, slang) A prostitute.
slampa
(British, slang, derogatory, by extension) Any woman with loose sexual morals.

tartare sauce tartare sauces n
tartarsås
A sauce made from mayonnaise and a chopped mixture of pickled gherkins, capers, olives and shallots; traditionally served with fish or other seafood.

tartaric acid tartaric acids n
vinsyra
(carbohydrate) The aldaric acid, 2,3 dihydroxy-succinic acid, that occurs naturally in many plants, in wine and in tamarind; it is used as the salts cream of tartar and Rochelle salt.

task /tæsk/ /tɑːsk/ tasks n
uppgift
A piece of work done as part of one’s duties.

tassel /ˈtæsəl/ tassels n
tofs
A ball-shaped bunch of plaited or otherwise entangled threads from which at one end protrudes a cord on which the ball is hung, and which may have loose, dangling threads at the other end (often used as decoration along the bottom of garments, curtains or other hangings).

taste /teɪst/ tastes n
smak
One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.
smak tycke
(countable, and, uncountable) A person's implicit set of preferences, especially esthetic, though also culinary, sartorial, etc.
smakbit smakprov
(figuratively) A small amount of experience with something that gives a sense of its quality as a whole.

taste /teɪst/ v
smaka provsmaka
(transitive) To sample the flavor of something orally.
smaka
(intransitive, copulative) To have a taste; to excite a particular sensation by which flavor is distinguished.
(transitive, figurative) To experience.

taste-test v
provsmaka
To sample a food or drink in order to check its flavor.

tastebud tastebuds n
smaklök
(anatomy) Any of the small organs on the tongue used for tasting.

tasteful /ˈteɪstfəl/ more tasteful most tasteful adj
smakfull
Having or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate.

tasteless /ˈteɪstləs/ more tasteless most tasteless adj
smaklös
Having no flavour; bland; insipid.
Lacking delicacy, refinement, and good taste; unbecoming; crass.

tatterdemalion /tætədəˈmeɪliɒn/ tatterdemalions n
trashank
A person with tattered clothing.

tattler /ˈtætlə/ /ˈtætlɚ/ /ˈtætl̩ə/ /ˈtætl̩ɚ/ tattlers n
skvallerbytta
One who tattles (notifies authorities of illicit behavior) or is inclined to do so; a tattletale.

tattletale tattletales n
skvallerbytta
One who tattles (reports others' wrongdoings), often a child seeking attention.
sladdertacka skvallertant
One who gossips, often for the sake of attention.

tattoo /tæˈtuː/ /təˈtuː/ tattoos n
tatuering
An image made in the skin with ink and a needle.
A method of decorating the skin by inserting colored substances under the surface with a sharp instrument (usually a solenoid-driven needle).
tapto
(nautical) A signal played five minutes before taps (lights out).
(military) A military display or pageant.

tattoo /tæˈtuː/ /təˈtuː/ v
tatuera
To apply a tattoo to (someone or something).

tattoo artist tattoo artists n
tatuerare
A person who draws tattoos on others.

tattoo machine tattoo machines n
tatueringsapparat
A small hand-held device used for applying tattoos.

tattooed more tattooed most tattooed adj
tatuerad
Having one or more tattoos.

tau /taʊ/ /tɔ/ /tɔː/ taus n
tau
The letter Τ//τ in the Greek alphabet; being the nineteenth letter of the Classical and Modern Greek, and the twenty-first letter of the Old and Ancient Greek alphabets.

tau neutrino tau neutrinos n
tauneutrino
A leptonic elementary particle having a mass 60 times that of the electron and no charge

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ taunts n
gliring glåpord
A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ v
häckla pika smäda
to make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

tauon tauons n
tauon
An unstable elementary particle which is a type of lepton, having a mass almost twice that of a proton, a negative charge, and a spin of ½; it decays into hadrons (usually pions) or other leptons, and neutrinos.

taut /tɑt/ /tɔt/ /tɔːt/ tauter tautest adj
spänd sträckt
(also, figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.

tautology /tɔˈtɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /tɔˈtɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ tautologies n
tautologi
(uncountable) Redundant use of words, a pleonasm, an unnecessary and tedious repetition.
(countable) An expression that features tautology.
(countable, logic, propositional logic) A statement that is true for all truth values of its propositional variables.
(countable, logic, first-order logic) A statement that is true for all truth values of its Boolean atoms.

tavern /ˈtævən/ /ˈtævəɹn/ taverns n
gästgiveri krog
A restaurant or bar.

tawny /ˈtɑ-/ /ˈtɔni/ /ˈtɔːni/ tawnier tawniest adj
gulbrun gyllenbrun
Of a light brown to brownish orange colour.

tawny owl /ˈtɔːni aʊl/ tawny owls n
kattuggla
Any of species Strix aluco of strigid owls, of Europe, western Asia, and the Middle East.

tawny pipit tawny pipits n
fältpiplärka
Anthus campestris, a medium-to-large passerine bird that breeds in much of temperate Europe and Asia, and northwest Africa.

tax /tæks/ taxes n
skatt
Money paid to the government other than for transaction-specific goods and services.

tax /tæks/ v
beskatta
(transitive) To impose and collect a tax from (a person or company).

tax authority tax authorities n
skattemyndighet skatteverk
A government organization responsible for collecting taxes.

tax avoidance n
skatteplanering
The legal exploitation of tax rules to minimize tax payments.

tax collector tax collectors n
skatteindrivare skattmas
One who has the responsibility for collecting taxes.

tax dodger tax dodgers n
skattesmitare
(informal) Someone who commits tax avoidance or tax evasion.

tax evader tax evaders n
skattesmitare
One who illegally avoids paying tax (for example, by not declaring income).

tax evasion n
skattefusk
(taxation, criminology) The illegal avoidance of paying tax, especially by making a false declaration of income etc.

tax haven tax havens n
skatteparadis
(law, business, taxation) A jurisdiction that levies low tax rates on certain economic activities, especially to attract wealthy individuals and foreign businesses.

tax reduction tax reductions n
skattesänkning
The reduction of one or more tax rates.

tax return tax returns n
inkomstdeklaration deklaration
(finance) A declaration of income etc. for tax purposes: a report of income, deductions, contributions, and related financial information filed by a taxpayer with a national or local tax authority, used by the authority to determine the amount of taxation, usually consisting of forms completed by the taxpayer.

tax revenue tax revenues n
skatteintäkt
The total revenue that a state, municipality etc. gets from all taxes.

tax wedge tax wedges n
skattekil
(economics) difference between the price that includes all taxes and the untaxed price of a good, particularly the difference between the employer's labour cost and the employee's take-home pay

taxation /tækˈseɪ.ʃən/ taxations n
beskattning
The act of imposing taxes and the fact of being taxed.

taxi /ˈtæk.si/ taxies taxis n
taxi
A vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, driven by a taxi driver.

taxi /ˈtæk.si/ v
taxa
To move an aircraft on the ground under its own power.

taxi driver taxi drivers n
taxichaufför taxiförare droskchaufför taxichaffis
A person who drives a taxicab.

taxicab geometry n
manhattangeometri
(geometry) A non-Euclidean geometry in which the distance between two points is the sum of the absolute differences between their corresponding coordinates.

taxidermist taxidermists n
taxidermist zoologisk konservator
One who practices taxidermy, the stuffing of animals.

taxidermy /ˈtæksɪdɚmi/ taxidermies n
uppstoppning
The art of stuffing and mounting the skins of dead animals for exhibition in a lifelike state.

taximeter /tækˈsɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaksiˌmiːtə/ /ˈtaksɪˌmiːtə/ /ˈtæksiˌmitɚ/ taximeters n
taxameter
A device installed in a taxicab that calculates the fare based upon distance travelled and waiting time.

taxiway taxiways n
taxibana
(aviation) A road or path within an airport designated for the taxiing of aircraft connecting the runways with ramps, hangars, terminals and other facilities.

taxman /ˈtaksman/ /ˈtæksmæn/ taxmen n
mas taxmannen
(sometimes, derogatory) A tax collector.

taxon /ˈtæk.sɑn/ /ˈtæk.sɒn/ taxa taxons n
taxon
(taxonomy) A group of one or more populations of an organism or organisms seen by taxonomists to form a unit.

taxonomist taxonomists n
taxonom
(taxonomy) Someone whose profession is taxonomy, or who performs taxonomy at a professional level.

taxonomy /tækˈsɑn.ə.mi/ /tækˈsɒn.ə.mi/ taxonomies n
taxonomi systematik
A classification; especially, a classification in a hierarchical system.
taxonomi
(taxonomy, uncountable) The science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms.

taxpayer taxpayers n
skattebetalare
A person who is subject to, liable for, or pays tax as opposed to a nontaxpayer who is neither the subject nor the object of revenue laws.

tbsp tbsp tbsps n
msk
(unit of measure)

tea /ti/ /tiː/ [tʰi] [tʰiː] teas n
te tebuske
(uncountable) The dried leaves or buds of the tea plant; (countable) a variety of such leaves.
te brygd infusion
(uncountable) Any similar drink made by infusing parts of various other plants.
kopp te te
(countable, Commonwealth, northern, _, US) A cup or (East Asia, Southern, _, US) glass of any of these drinks, often with milk, sugar, lemon, and/or tapioca pearls.
fika
(uncountable, UK) A light midafternoon meal, typically but not necessarily including tea.

tea ball tea balls n
tepumla
A perforated spherical metal container that holds tea leaves for steeping or brewing in hot water.

tea ceremony tea ceremonies n
teceremoni
A detailed ritual in Japan for preparing, serving and drinking green tea, seen as an expression of Zen Buddhism; also any similar ritual performed in other Asian cultures.

tea cosy tea cosies tea cozies n
tehuv tehuva tehätta
(British) An insulating cloth covering, shaped to fit over a teapot to maintain warmth.

tea leaf tea leaves n
teblad
(usually, used in the plural) A dried fragment of a leaf of the tea plant used in making the drink tea.

tea party tea parties n
te tebjudning teceremoni
A semi-formal afternoon social gathering at which tea, sandwiches and cakes are served.

tea strainer tea strainers n
tesil
A strainer used to filter loose tea leaves from brewed tea.

teabag /ˈtiːbæɡ/ teabags n
tepåse
A cloth or paper sachet containing tea leaves or herbal tea, designed to act as an infuser when submerged in hot water.

teacake teacakes n
tekaka
(British) A flat, round bread bun, usually containing currants, sultanas or peel and often served toasted and buttered with tea.

teach /tiːt͡ʃ/ v
lära lära ut
(ditransitive) To pass on knowledge to.
lära lära ut undervisa
(intransitive, stative) To pass on knowledge generally, especially as one's profession; to act as a teacher.

teach someone a lesson v
lära en läxa läxa upp
(idiomatic, informal) To punish someone for something bad that they have done so that they do not do it again.

teacher /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ teachers n
lärare lärarinna fröken
A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

teacher's desk n
kateder
(This entry is a translation hub.) A desk at the front of a school classroom used by a teacher. In grade schools these often resemble tables or desks with cabinets; at the university level lecterns are often encountered.

teacher's pet teacher's pets teachers' pets n
fjäskare lärarens favorit
(idiomatic) A student who is perceived to be favored by the teacher.

teaching assistant teaching assistants n
skolassistent
(education) An individual who assists a teacher with instructional responsibilities, often by helping the main teacher by supporting students with learning disabilities or physical disabilities.

teacup /tiː.kʌp/ teacups n
tekopp
A small cup, usually with a handle, commonly used for drinking tea; normally sits in a saucer as part of a tea set.

teahouse teahouses n
tehus
A cafe or restaurant that serves tea, usually with light food.

teak /tiːk/ teaks n
teak
(uncountable, countable) An extremely durable timber highly valued for shipbuilding and other purposes, yielded by Tectona grandis (and Tectona spp.).
(countable) A tree of the species in the genus Tectona

teakettle teakettles n
vattenkokare
(dated, _, outside, _, US) A vessel used to boil water for tea or other hot beverages.

teal /tiːl/ [tiːɫ] teals n
kricka
(countable) Any of various small freshwater ducks of the genus Anas that are brightly coloured and have short necks.
teal turkos
(countable, uncountable, color) A dark, somewhat bluish-green colour; a dark cyan.

tealight tealights n
värmeljus
A small, typically circular candle encased in a thin metal cup, so that it liquefies completely when lit and burns as a wick immersed in molten wax.

team /tiːm/ teams n
lag team stall
A group of people who favor one side of a binary debate that is divided and lacks a well-established clear consensus.

team player team players n
lagspelare
(management) A person who can function effectively with others in a group, sharing information and striving towards a common goal.

team spirit n
laganda kåranda
Camaraderie; willingness to co-operate with others.

team sport team sports n
lagsport lagidrott
(countable) A sport played by two competing teams.

teammate /ˈtiːmˌmeɪt/ teammates n
lagkamrat
One who is on the same team.

teamwork n
grupparbete teamarbete
The cooperative effort of a team of people to achieve a common goal.

teapot teapots n
tekanna
A vessel for brewing and serving tea.

tear /teə/ /tɛə/ /tɛɚ/ tears n
reva
A hole or break caused by tearing.

tear /teə/ /tɪə/ /tɪɚ/ tears n
tår
A drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.

tear /teə/ /tɛə/ /tɛɚ/ v
riva
(transitive) To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.

tear away v
slita sig
(transitive, often, reflexive) To remove (oneself or another person), overcoming that person's reluctance to be so removed.

tear gas /ˈtɪəɡæs/ tear gases n
tårgas
Any lachrymatory, non-lethal chemical compound that causes the eyes to sting and water and/or irritates the respiratory system, mostly used for controlling crowds during riots or as self-defense.

tear off /teɪɹ ɑf/ /teɪɹ ɒf/ v
slita loss
(transitive) To rip away from; to pull a piece from forcibly.

teardrop /ˈtɪədɹɒp/ teardrops n
tår
a single tear (clear, salty liquid secreted by the eye).

tearful /ˈtɪə(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈtɪə(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈtɪɹfəl/ /ˈtɪɹfʊl/ more tearful most tearful adj
gråtmild tårfylld
Accompanied by tears; crying, or about to cry.

tearjerker tearjerkers n
snyftare
(informal) An emotionally charged film, novel, song, opera, television episode, etc., usually with one or more sad passages or ending, so termed because it suggests one is likely to cry during its performance.

tease /tiːz/ teases n
retsticka
One who teases.

tease /tiːz/ v
kamma karda
(transitive) To separate the fibres of (a fibrous material).
(transitive) To backcomb.
reta
(transitive) To poke fun at, either cruelly or affectionately.
(transitive) To entice, tempt.
reta kamma karda
(transitive) To provoke or disturb; to annoy.

teaspoon /ˈtiˌspun/ /ˈtiːˌspuːn/ teaspoons n
tesked
A small spoon used to stir the contents of a cup or glass.
teskedsmått tesked
A unit of measure, equivalent to one-third of a tablespoon or roughly five milliliters.

teat /tiːt/ teats n
bröstvårta
(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted.
tuta
An artificial nipple used for bottle-feeding infants.

technetium /-ʃəm/ /tɛkˈni.ʃi.əm/ n
teknetium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Tc) with an atomic number of 43.

technical /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ /ˈtɛt.nɪk.əl/ more technical most technical adj
teknisk
(securities and other markets) Relating to the internal mechanics of a market rather than more basic factors.

technical drawing technical drawings n
byggritning konstruktionsritning ritning
A depiction that relays the concept or idea for a physical object or group of physical objects.
ritteknik
The art of producing such pictures.
ritande ritning uppritning
The act of producing such a picture.

technical term technical terms n
fackterm
A word that has a specific meaning within a specific field of expertise.

technically /ˈtɛk.nəˌkli/ /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkli/ /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/ more technically most technically adv
egentligen
Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common misbelief or to a traditional name.
de jure
Based on formal (de jure) arguments, which, however, may be misleading.
tekniskt
Having or using the skills or talent required for a certain job or profession.
According to the current state of technology.

technician /tɛkˈnɪʃən/ technicians n
tekniker
A person who studies or practises technology; an expert in a particular technology.

technique /tɛkˈniːk/ techniques n
teknik
(uncountable) The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements. [from 19th c.]

techno /ˈtɛknoʊ/ n
techno
(music genre) A repetitive style of music originally produced for use in a continuous DJ set. The central rhythmic component is most often in common time (4/4), where time is marked with a bass drum on each quarter note pulse, a backbeat played by snare or clap on the second and fourth pulses of the bar, and an open hi-hat sounding every second eighth note.

techno- /tɛknoʊ/ prefix
tekno-
Relating to technology.

technocracy /tɛkˈnɒkɹəsi/ technocracies n
teknokrati
A system of governance where people who are skilled or proficient govern in their respective areas of expertise.

technocrat /ˈtɛknə(ʊ)kɹat/ technocrats n
teknokrat
An advocate of technocracy.

technocratic /tɛk.nəˈkɹæt.ɪk/ more technocratic most technocratic adj
teknokratisk
Of, or relating to a technocrat or technocracy.

technological /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ [ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kl̩] [ˌtɛk.nəˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kl̩] more technological most technological adj
teknologisk
Of, relating to, or involving technology, especially modern scientific technology.

technology /tɛkˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /tɛkˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ technologies n
teknologi
The combined application of science and art in practical ways in industry, as for example in designing new machines.
(archaic) A discourse or treatise on the arts.
teknologi teknik
(uncountable, academic) The study of or a collection of techniques.

tectonic adj
arkitektonisk tektonisk
Of or relating to construction or to architecture.
tektonisk
(geology) Of, relating to, or caused by large-scale movements of the Earth's (or a similar planet's) lithosphere.

tectonic plate tectonic plates n
kontinentalplatta
(geology) Any of several large pieces of the Earth's lithosphere which participate in plate tectonics.

tectonics n
plattektonik tektonik
(geology) The study of crustal plates and other large-scale structural features of the Earth.
tektonik
(architecture) The science and art of assembling, shaping, or ornamenting materials in construction.

tedder tedders n
hövändare
(agriculture) A machine for stirring and spreading hay, to speed up its drying.

teddy /ˈtɛdi/ teddies n
teddy
A type of all-in-one women's undergarment.

teddy bear teddy bears n
nallebjörn teddybjörn nalle
A plush toy in the shape of a bear.
nallebjörn
A lovable, endearing, large, strong, hairy, or sweet man, particularly one who is gentle in spite of a burly or gruff appearance.

tedious /ˈti.di.əs/ /ˈti.d͡ʒəs/ /ˈtiː.dɪəs/ more tedious most tedious adj
enformig långtråkig tjatig
Boring, monotonous, time-consuming, wearisome.

tee /ˈtiː/ tees n
te
The name of the Latin-script letter T.
golfpeg peg tee utslagsplats
(golf) A flat area of ground from which players hit their first shots on a golf hole.
tee
(curling) The target area of a curling rink

tee off v
slå ut
(golf) To hit the first shot of the hole, from the tee.
gå på nerverna
(idiomatic, transitive, slang) To irritate, vex, or annoy.

teem /tiːm/ v
sprudla
To be stocked to overflowing.
tömma ösa
(archaic) To empty.
ösa
To pour (especially with rain)

teenage /ˈtiːneɪd͡ʒ/ adj
tonårig
Of or relating to an age between thirteen and nineteen years old.

teenager /ˈtiːnˌeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ teenagers n
tonåring
A person between 13 and 19 years old.

teens /tiːnz/ n
tonåren
The time of life between thirteen and nineteen years old; the teenage years.
The second decade of a century: the 1910s, 2010s, etc. The oneties, the tens.

teenybopper /ˈtiniˌbɑpɚ/ /ˈtiːniˌbɒpə/ teenyboppers n
fjortis
A child, especially a girl in her preteens and early teens, who follows popular clothing fashions, music trends, etc.

teepee /ˈtiːpi/ teepees n
tipi
A cone-shaped tent traditionally used by many native peoples of the Great Plains of North America.

teeter /ˈtitəɹ/ /ˈtiːtə/ [ˈtʰiɾɚ] v
vingla
(intransitive) To tilt back and forth on an edge.
vela
(figuratively) To be indecisive.
(figuratively) To be close to becoming a typically negative situation.

teeter-totter teeter-totters n
gungbräda
(North America, often, childish) A seesaw; a piece of playground equipment consisting of a long board with seats at either end, with a pivot point in the center.

teetotaler /ˈtitoʊtəlɚ/ /ˈtiːtəʊtələ/ teetotalers n
nykterist absolutist helnykterist
(American spelling) A person who completely abstains from alcoholic beverages.

tele- /ˈtɛl.ə/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ/ prefix
fjärr-
over a distance

telecommute v
distansarbeta telependla
(computing) To work from home, sometimes for part of a working day or week, using a computer connected to one's employer's network or via the Internet.

telecommuting n
distansarbete
The practice of using telecommunications technology to do one's work at a location remote from one's office, such as one's home, an Internet café, etc.

telega /tɪˈleɪɡə/ telegas telegi n
telega
A simple four-wheeled Russian cart without springs.

telegram /ˈtɛləˌɡɹæm/ telegrams n
telegram
A message transmitted by telegraph.

telegraph /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ.ɡɹæf/ telegraphs n
telegraf
(chiefly, _, historical) The electrical device gradually developed in the early 19th century to transmit messages (telegrams) using Morse code; the entire system used to transmit its messages including overhead lines and transoceanic cables.

telekinesis /ˌtɛləkɪˈniːsɪs/ telekineses n
telekinesi
(uncountable) The ability to move objects with the power of one's mind.

telemarketer telemarketers n
telefonförsäljare
Someone who sells products or services by making unsolicited telephone calls.

telemarketing n
telefonförsäljning telemarketing
The business of selling products or services by making unsolicited telephone calls to potential customers.

telemetry /təˈlɛ.məˌtri/ telemetries n
telemetri
(applied sciences) The science, and associated technology, of the automatic recording and transmission of data from a remote source to a receiving station for analysis.

teleological /tɛliːəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/ more teleological most teleological adj
teleologisk
Of or pertaining to teleology; showing evidence of design or purpose.

telepath telepaths n
tankeläsare
(parapsychology, science fiction) A person with telepathic ability, capable of reading the thoughts of others around them.

telepathy /təˈlɛpəθi/ /tɛˈlɛpəθi/ /ˈtɛləpæθi/ telepathies n
telepati
(parapsychology) The capability to communicate directly by psychic means; the sympathetic affection of one mind by the thoughts, feelings, or emotions of another at a distance, without communication through the ordinary channels of sensation.

telephone /ˈ tɛl.əˌfoʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.ɪˌfəʊn/ telephones n
telefon
(countable) A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).

telephone /ˈ tɛl.əˌfoʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.ɪˌfəʊn/ v
ringa telefonera
(ambitransitive) To (attempt to) contact someone using a telephone.

telephone booth telephone booths n
telefonkiosk
A small enclosure housing a public telephone.

telephone call telephone calls n
telefonsamtal
The conversation held by the two parties on this connection.

telephone conference telephone conferences n
telefonkonferens
A conference held by telephone. An arranged phone call between more than two parties.

telephone directory telephone directories n
telefonkatalog
A listing of telephone subscribers in a specific geographical area, together with their telephone numbers and, sometimes, a street address.

telephone exchange telephone exchanges n
telefoncentral telefonväxel
any equipment that establishes connections between telephones
the rooms housing such equipment

telephone line telephone lines n
telefonlinje
The infrastructure which allows a single telephone to be connected to the network and conduct independent calls.

telephone number telephone numbers n
telefonnummer
The sequence of digits used to identify a particular destination telephone in a network.

telephone pole telephone poles n
telefonstolpe
A utility pole that supports telephone lines

telephonic adj
telefonisk
Of, pertaining to, or transmitted by telephony.

telephony /təˈlɛf.ə.ni/ telephonies n
telefoni
The act of sound transmission via the electromagnetic spectrum.

teleport /ˈtɛləpɔː(ɹ)t/ v
teleportera
(intransitive) To travel, often instantaneously, from one point to another without physically crossing the distance between the two points.
(transitive) To move (an object) in this fashion, as by telekinesis.

teleportation teleportations n
teleportering
Any of many (mostly hypothetical or fictional) processes of moving matter from one spatial point to another without physically crossing the space in between and which are often depicted or described as happening instantaneously, and through dematerialization or gateways.

teleprompter /ˈtɛləˌpɹɑmptəɹ/ teleprompters n
teleprompter
A device placed near or on a television camera that displays scrolling text, allowing a person to read a script while appearing to speak spontaneously to the camera.

telescope /ˈtɛl.əˌskoʊp/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ.skəʊp/ telescopes n
teleskop
A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.

telescopic sight telescopic sights n
kikarsikte
A device used e.g. on a rifle in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.

teletype /ˈtɛlɪˌtaɪp/ teletypes n
fjärrskrivmaskin teleprinter
(historical) A telegraph that automatically prints transmitted messages in letters rather than Morse code or other symbols, typically resembling a typewriter in appearance.

televangelist /tɛlɪˈvænd͡ʒəlɪst/ televangelists n
tv-predikant
A religious minister (often a Christian priest or minister) who devotes a large portion of his or her ministry to television broadcasts to a regular viewing audience.

televise /ˈtɛləvaɪz/ v
televisera
To broadcast, or be broadcast, by television.

television /ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/ /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/ /ˌtɛləˈvɪʒən/ /ˌtɛlɪˈvɪʒən/ televisions n
television TV TV-apparat
(countable) An electronic home entertainment device equipped with a screen and a speaker for receiving television signals and displaying them in audio-visual form.
television televisjon
(uncountable) Collectively, the programs broadcast via the medium of television.

television channel television channels n
tv-kanal
A specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television.

television program television programs n
tv-program
The content of an individual television broadcast.

television show television shows n
tv-program
A live or recorded broadcast or program, or series of broadcasts or programs, meant to be viewed on television.

television station television stations n
tv-station
A studio or building from where a television channel is broadcast.

televoting n
telefonröstning
A process that allows viewers to participate in a telecast through phone calls or SMS, to choose between candidates or performers to qualify or be eliminated.

telex /tɛl.ɛks/ telexes n
telex
A network of teletypes.

tell /tɛl/ [tʰɛl] [tʰɛɫ] v
berätta säga säga till säga åt tala om
(transitive) To order; to direct, to say to someone.
avgöra säga
(transitive, or, intransitive) To discern, notice, identify or distinguish.

tell apart v
skilja
(idiomatic) To perceive things as different, or to perceive their difference itself; to differentiate, distinguish, discriminate.

tell off v
skälla ut
(transitive) To rebuke, to reprimand, or to admonish, often in a harsh, angry, direct way.

tell on v
skvallra tjalla
(usually childish) To inform on, to rat out; to tell a person in authority that someone else has done something wrong.

tell the truth phraseologicalUnit
ärligt talat
(idiomatic, informal) Used to positively assert the frank honesty of an associated statement of set of statements; equivalent to "to tell the truth".

telling off tellings off n
utskällning
(informal) A reprimand, reproach, or lecture.

telltale /ˈtɛlteɪl/ more telltale most telltale adj
avslöjande
Revealing something, especially something not intended to be known.

tellurium /tɪˈljʊəɹiəm/ telluriums n
tellur
(uncountable) The chemical element with atomic number 52. Symbol: Te. A rare, brittle, mildly toxic, silver-white metalloid.

telomere /ˈtiːləmɪəɹ/ /ˈtɛləmɪəɹ/ telomeres n
telomer
(genetics) Either of the sequences of DNA at each end of a eukaryotic chromosome.

temerity /təˈmɛɹ.ə.ti/ /təˈmɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ /tɪˈmɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ temerities n
dumdristighet
(uncountable) Reckless boldness; foolish bravery.

temp /tɛmp/ temps n
vikarie
A temporary employee, usually in an office.

temp /tɛmp/ v
vicka vikariera
To work as a temporary employee.

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ tempers n
temperament
A general tendency or orientation towards a certain type of mood, a volatile state; a habitual way of thinking, behaving or reacting.

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ v
aducera glödga
To strengthen or toughen a material, especially metal, by heat treatment; anneal.
dämpa mildra
(archaic) To mingle in due proportion; to prepare by combining; to modify, as by adding some new element; to qualify, as by an ingredient; hence, to soften; to mollify; to assuage.

temperature /ˈtɛm.pə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pə.ɹə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pəɹ.əˌt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɛm.pəɹˌt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɛm.pɹə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pɹəˌt͡ʃɚ/ [ˈtʰɛm.pʰəɹˌt͡ʃɚ] [ˈtʰɛm.pʰɹəˌt͡ʃɚ] temperatures n
temperatur
A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.
(thermodynamics) A property of macroscopic amounts of matter that serves to gauge the average intensity of the random actual motions of the individually mobile particulate constituents.
feber
An elevated body temperature, as present in fever and many illnesses.

temperature coefficient temperature coefficients n
temperaturkoefficient
(sciences) A coefficient which relates the change of the magnitude of a physical property to a unit change in temperature.

tempest in a teapot tempests in teapots n
storm i ett vattenglas
(idiomatic) A major fuss over a trivial matter.

template /ˈtɛm.pleɪt/ /ˈtɛm.plət/ /ˈtɛm.plɪt/ templates n
mall schablon mönster
A physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects.

temple /ˈtɛmp(ə)l/ temples n
tempel
A house of worship, especially:
tinning
(anatomy) The slightly flatter region, on either side of the human head, behind the eye and forehead, above the zygomatic arch, and forward of the ear.
skalm
(ophthalmology) Either of the sidepieces on a set of spectacles, extending backwards from the hinge toward the ears and, usually, turning down around them.

temple garment temple garments n
tempelklädnad
(religion, clothing) A form of underwear worn by Latter-day Saints after taking part in the endowment ceremony; they are a symbolic reminder of the covenants made in temple ceremonies.

temple name temple names n
tempelnamn
A posthumous title of a Chinese, Korean or Vietnamese emperor.

tempo /ˈtɛm.pəʊ/ tempi tempos n
tempo
(music) The number of beats per minute in a piece of music; also, an indicative term denoting approximate rate of speed in written music (examples: allegro, andante)

temporal /ˈtɛm.pə.ɹəl/ more temporal most temporal adj
världslig jordisk
(relational) Of or relating to the material world, as opposed to sacred or clerical.
temporär tillfällig
(euphemistic) Lasting for a short time only.
tidsmässig temporal temporär tids- tidsbunden
Of or relating to the sequence of time or to a particular time.

temporal lobe temporal lobes n
temporallob tinninglob
(neuroanatomy, anatomy) One of the four major divisions of the cerebrum of the brain, located behind the temples.

temporarily /ˈtɛmp(ə)r(ər)ɪli/ /ˌtɛmp(ə)ˈrɛrɪli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/ adv
för tillfället temporärt tillfälligt

temporary /ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəɹəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/ more temporary most temporary adj
temporär tillfällig
Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.

temptation /tɛmpˈteɪʃən/ temptations n
frestelse
The condition of being tempted.
Something attractive, tempting or seductive; an inducement or enticement.

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ [tʰɛn] tens n
tia
A set or group with ten elements.
(countable, cards) A card in a given suit with a value of ten.
(countable) A denomination of currency, such as a banknote, with a value of ten units.

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ [tʰɛn] numeral
tio
The number occurring after nine and before eleven, represented in Arabic numerals (base ten) as 10 and in Roman numerals as X.

ten a penny adj
gå tretton på dussinet
(idiomatic, UK) So common as to be practically worthless.

ten o'clock n
klockan tio
(In both the 12-hour clock and the 24-hour clock) The start of the eleventh hour of the day; 10:00 a.m. (10:00).

ten thousand numeral
tio tusen
The cardinal number 10,000.

tenable /ˈten.ə.bəl/ /ˈtɛn.ə.bəl/ [ˈten.ə.bl̩] [ˈtɛn.ə.bl̩] more tenable most tenable adj
hållbar
(of a theory, argument, etc.) capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded

tenacious /təˈneɪʃəs/ more tenacious most tenacious adj
fasthållande fast fasthängande klibbig seg
Clinging to an object or surface; adhesive.
ihärdig fast hårdnackad orubblig seglivad ståndaktig
Unwilling to yield or give up; dogged.
seg
Holding together; cohesive.
säker
Having a good memory; retentive.

tenant /ˈtɛ.nənt/ tenants n
Arrendera
hyresgäst
(by extension) One who has possession of any place.
hyresgäst arrendator
(computing) Any of a number of customers serviced through the same instance of an application.

tenant /ˈtɛ.nənt/ v
arrendera hyra
To hold as, or be, a tenant.

tench /tɛnt͡ʃ/ tench tenches n
sutare
A species of freshwater game fish, Tinca tinca.

tend /tɛnd/ v
tendera
(followed by a to-infinitive) To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning. [from mid-14th c.]

tendency /ˈtɛn.dən.si/ tendencies n
tendens benägenhet trend
A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.

tendentious /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/ more tendentious most tendentious adj
tendensiös tendentiös
Having a tendency; written or spoken with a partisan, biased or prejudiced purpose, especially a controversial one.

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ tenderer tenderest adj
öm mör
Sensitive or painful to the touch.
ömtålig
Easily bruised or injured; not firm or hard; delicate.
Apt to give pain; causing grief or pain; delicate.
(nautical) Heeling over too easily when under sail; said of a vessel.
mör
(of food) Soft and easily chewed.
öm ljuv
Fond, loving, gentle, or sweet.

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ tenders n
tender
(rail transport) A railroad car towed behind a steam engine to carry fuel and water.
betalningsmedel
A means of payment such as a check or cheque, cash or credit card.
anbud offert
(legal) A formal offer to buy or sell something.

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ v
erbjuda
(formal) To offer, to give.
bjuda
To offer a payment, as at sales or auctions.

tender loving care n
ompyssling omsorg
Considerate and compassionate care, especially as given by nurses when no other treatment is of use.

tenderize v
möra
(transitive) To make (something, especially meat) tender.

tenderizer /ˌtɛndəˈɹaɪzə(ɹ)/ tenderizers n
köttklubba
A form of mallet used to beat meat before cooking.

tenderloin tenderloins n
filé oxfilé fläskfilé
The tenderest part of a loin of meat, especially of pork or beef.

tenderly /ˈtɛn.də.li/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ.li/ more tenderly most tenderly adv
ömt
In a tender manner; gently; sweetly.

tenderness /ˈtɛn.də.nɪs/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/ tendernesses n
ömhet
a tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings
concern for the feelings or welfare of others
pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched

tendinous /ˈtɛn.dɪn.əs/ adj
sen-

tendon /ˈtɛn.dən/ tendons n
sena
(anatomy) A tough band of flexible but inelastic fibrous collagen tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment and transmits the force which the muscle exerts.

tendril /ˈtɛn.dɹəl/ tendrils n
klänge ranka
(botany) A thin, spirally coiling stem that attaches a plant to its support.

tenet /ˈtɛnət/ /ˈtɛnɪt/ tenets n
grundsats dogm
An opinion, belief, or principle that is held as absolute truth by someone or especially an organization.

tenfold adj
tiofaldig
Ten times as much or as many.

tenfold adv
tiofalt
By ten times as much.

tenner /tɛnə(ɹ)/ tenners n
tia
(informal) A monetary note (bill) whose face value is ten basic units of currency. Originally, a ten-shilling (half pound) note.

tennessine /ˈtɛn.əˌsiːn/ n
tenness
The chemical element (halogen) with atomic number 117

tennis /ˈtɛnɪs/ tennises n
tennis
(sports) A sport played by two players (or four in doubles), who alternately strike the ball over a net using racquets.

tennis ball tennis balls n
tennisboll
A hollow, bouncy rubber ball, pressurized and covered with usually yellow felt, used in the game of tennis.

tennis court tennis courts n
tennisbana
(tennis) A firm, rectangular surface, marked with lines and having a net across the middle, where the game of tennis is played.

tennis elbow tennis elbows n
tennisarmbåge tennisarm
a painful inflammation of the extensor tendon of the humerus caused by overuse of the muscles of the lower arm

tennis player tennis players n
tennisspelare
A person who plays tennis, especially professionally. (This entry is a translation hub.)

tennis racket tennis rackets n
tennisracket
(tennis) A type of bat used to strike the ball in tennis; it has an oval frame with a taut interlaced network of strings

tenon tenons n
spont tapp
A projecting member left by cutting away the wood around it, and made to insert into a mortise, and in this way secure together the parts of a frame.

tenor /tɛnə(ɹ)/ tenors n
tenor
(music) A musical range or section higher than bass and lower than alto.
(archaic, music) A musical part or section that holds or performs the main melody, as opposed to the contratenor bassus and contratenor altus, who perform countermelodies.

tenosynovitis tenosynovites tenosynovitides n
senknarr
(pathology) An inflammation of the fluid-filled sheath (the synovium) that surrounds a tendon.

tens n
tiotal
(poker slang) A pair of tens.

tense /tɛns/ tenser tensest adj
spänd
Showing signs of stress or strain; not relaxed.
Pulled taut, without any slack.

tense /tɛns/ tenses n
tempus tid
(grammar, countable) Any of the forms of a verb which distinguish when an action or state of being occurs or exists.

tension /ˈtɛnʃən/ tensions n
spänning
Psychological state of being tense.
(physics, engineering) State of an elastic object which is stretched in a way which increases its length.
(physics, engineering) Voltage. Usually only the terms low tension, high tension, and extra-high tension, and the abbreviations LT, HT, and EHT are used. They are not precisely defined; LT is normally a few volts, HT a few hundreds of volts, and EHT thousands of volts.

tensor /ˈtɛn.sɔɹ/ /ˈtɛn.sɔː/ /ˈtɛn.sə/ /ˈtɛn.sɚ/ tensores tensors n
tensor
(muscle) A muscle that tightens or stretches a part, or renders it tense. [from 17th c.]
(mathematics, linear algebra, physics) A mathematical object that describes linear relations on scalars, vectors, matrices and other algebraic objects, and is represented as a multidimensional array. [from 18th c.]
(mathematics, obsolete) A norm operation on the quaternion algebra.

tensorial more tensorial most tensorial adj
tensor- tensoriell

tent /tɛnt/ /tɪnt/ tents n
tält
A pavilion or portable lodge consisting of skins, canvas, or some strong cloth, stretched and sustained by poles, used for sheltering people from the weather.

tent /tɛnt/ /tɪnt/ v
tälta
(intransitive) To go camping.

tent peg tent pegs n
tältpinne tältspik
A peg, driven into the ground, to hold a rope that supports a tent.

tentacle /ˈtɛntəkəl/ /ˈtɛntɪkəl/ tentacles n
tentakel
(zoology) An elongated, boneless, flexible organ or limb of some animals, such as the octopus and squid.

tentative /ˈtɛntətɪv/ more tentative most tentative adj
försök preliminär
Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
preliminär
Uncertain; subject to future change.

tentatively /ˈtɛntətɪvli/ more tentatively most tentatively adv
preliminärt
Of, or having to do with being tentative.

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ [tʰɛn̪θ] adj
tionde
Being one of ten equal parts of a whole.

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ [tʰɛn̪θ] tenths n
tionde
The person or thing coming next after the ninth in a series; that which is in the tenth position.
tiondel
One of ten equal parts of a whole.

tepid /ˈtɛpɪd/ tepider tepidest adj
ljummen ljum
Lukewarm; neither warm nor cool.
ljummen
Uninterested; exhibiting little passion or eagerness; lukewarm.

teqball /ˈtɛkˌbɑl/ /ˈtɛkˌbɔːl/ n
teqboll
A game or sport in which a spherical round ball (like a football, similar to or the same as a soccer ball) is passed from one side of a curved table (similar to a table tennis table) to the other.

tequila /ˌtəˈkiː.lə/ tequilas n
tequila
An alcoholic liquor distilled from the fermented juice of the Central American century plant Agave tequilana.

terawatt-hour terawatt-hours n
terawattimme
A unit of electrical energy equal to that done by one terawatt acting for one hour.

terbium /ˈtɝ.bi.əm/ n
terbium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Tb) with an atomic number of 65: a soft, silvery-white, rare earth metal that is malleable and ductile.

tercet /ˈtɜː(ɹ)sɪt/ tercets n
terzin
a three-line stanza in a poem

terebinth terebinths n
terebint
A Mediterranean tree (Pistacia terebinthus and, possibly, Pistacia palaestina)

teriyaki /ˌte.ɹiˈjɐː.ki/ /ˌtɛ.ɹiˈjæ.ki/ /ˌtɛ.ɹiˈjɑ.ki/ /ˌtɛ.ɹɪˈjɑː.ki/ teriyakis n
teriyaki
A cooking technique used in Japanese cuisine in which foods are broiled or grilled in a sweet soy sauce marinade.

term /tɜːm/ /tɝm/ terms n
förhållningsregel klausul villkor
A chronological limitation or restriction, a limited timespan.
term begrepp beteckning
A word or phrase (e.g., noun phrase, verb phrase, open compound), especially one from a specialised area of knowledge; a name for a concept.
fot
Relations among people.
termin
Part of a year, especially one of the divisions of an academic year.
frist mandatperiod period tidsfrist
Duration of officeholding, or its limit; period in office of fixed length.
term
(logic) The subject or the predicate of a proposition; one of the three component parts of a syllogism, each one of which is used twice.

term of address terms of address n
tilltalsord tilltalsfras
A word or phrase used to address or refer to someone or something without using his, her, their or its name.

term of endearment terms of endearment n
smeknamn smeksam benämning
A word, phrase, or nickname used as a term of address expressing affection.

termagant /ˈtɚməɡənt/ /ˈtɜːməɡənt/ termagants n
ragata
A quarrelsome, scolding woman, especially one who is old and shrewish.

terminal /ˈtɚmɪnəl/ more terminal most terminal adj
dödlig
Fatal; resulting in death.

terminal /ˈtɚmɪnəl/ terminals n
terminal
A building in an airport where passengers transfer from ground transportation to the facilities that allow them to board airplanes.
(computing) A device for entering data into a computer or a communications system and/or displaying data received, especially a device equipped with a keyboard and some sort of textual display.
(computing) A computer program that emulates a physical terminal.

termination /tɚmɪˈneɪʃən/ terminations n
ändelse
(grammar) The last part of a word.

terminological /ˌtɜɹmənəlˈɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
terminologisk
Of, or relating to terminology.

terminology /ˌtɜː.məˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌtɜː.məˈnɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌtɝ.məˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ terminologies n
terminologi
The set of terms actually used in any business, art, science, or the like; nomenclature; technical terms.

terminus /ˈtɜːmɪnəs/ termini terminuses n
slutstation ändhållplats ändstation
The end point of a transportation system, or the town or city in which it is located.

termite /ˈtɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ termites n
termit
A white-bodied, wood-consuming insect of the infraorder Isoptera, in the order Blattodea.

tern /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ terns n
tärna
Any of various seabirds of the subfamily Sternidae (of the family Laridae) that are similar to gulls but are smaller and have a forked tail.

ternary /ˈtɜː.nə.ɹi/ /ˈtɝ.nə.ɹi/ adj
ternär trefaldig trevärd
Made up of three things.

terra firma /ˌtɛɹ.ə ˈfɜː.mə/ /ˌtɛɹ.ə ˈfɝ.mə/ n
fast mark terra firma
(colloquial) Land, as opposed to water or air.

terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ terraces n
terrass
A platform that extends outwards from a building.
(agriculture) A raised, flat-topped bank of earth with sloping sides, especially one of a series for farming or leisure; a similar natural area of ground, often next to a river.
(chiefly, Indian English) The roof of a building, especially if accessible to the residents. Often used for drying laundry, sun-drying foodstuffs, exercise, or sleeping outdoors in hot weather.

terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ v
terrassera
To form something into a terrace.

terracotta /ˌtɛɹ.əˈkɑt.ə/ /ˌtɛɹ.əˈkɒt.ə/ terracottas n
terrakotta
A hard red-brown unglazed earthenware, used for pottery and building construction.

terraform /ˈtɛɹəfɔː(ɹ)m/ v
terraformera
(chiefly, science fiction) To transform the atmosphere (or biosphere) of another planet into one having the characteristics of Earth.

terraforming /ˈtɛɹəfɔːmɪŋ/ n
terraformning terraformering
The hypothetical process of deliberately modifying the atmosphere, temperature, surface topography or ecology of a planet, moon, etc. to make it similar to those of Earth and thus suitable for human life.

terrain /tə.ˈɹeɪn/ terrains n
terräng
An area of land or the particular features of it.

terrestrial /təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/ adj
jordisk
Of, relating to, or inhabiting the land of the Earth or its inhabitants, earthly.

terrible /ˈtɛɚbəl/ /ˈtɛɹəbəl/ /ˈtɛɹɪbəl/ /ˈtɝbəl/ more terrible most terrible terribler terriblest adj
avskyvärd
hemsk fruktansvärd
Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome

terrified /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪd/ more terrified most terrified adj
livrädd
Extremely frightened.

territorial /ˌtɛɹ.əˈtɔɹ.i.əl/ /ˌtɛɹ.ɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ more territorial most territorial adj
territoriell
Of, relating to, or restricted to a specific geographic area, or territory.

territorial integrity n
territoriell integritet
(international law) The principle that a state's borders are sacrosanct; the idea that nation-states should not promote secessionist movements or border changes in other nation-states.

territorial waters n
territorialhav territorialvatten
(politics, geography) A country's inland lakes and waterways as well as the portion of its coastal oceans, seas, or other adjoining bodies of water considered to fall within the political boundaries and legal jurisdiction of that country.

territory /ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/ territories n
territorium
A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district.
(Australia) One of three of Australia's federal entities, located in the country's north and southeast, with fewer powers than a state and created by an act of Parliament rather than by the Constitution: Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory and Jervis Bay Territory.
revir
(ecology) An area that an animal of a particular species consistently defends against its conspecifics.

terror /tɛɚ/ /ˈtɛɹ.ə/ /ˈtɛɹ.ɚ/ terrors n
skräck
terror
(countable, uncountable) Intense dread, fright, or fear.
(countable) Something or someone that causes such fear.

terrorism /ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/ terrorisms n
terrorism
(historical) The system of fear and intimidation put into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94.

terrorist /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ adj
terroristisk
Of or relating to terrorism.

terrorist /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ terrorists n
terrorist
A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals.

terrorize /ˈtɛɹəɹaɪz/ v
terrorisera
To fill (someone) with terror; to terrify.

terry cloth terry cloths n
frotté
An absorbent cotton fabric typically used for towels and bathrobes; toweling.

terse /tɜːs/ /tɝːs/ terser tersest adj
koncis kortfattad lapidarisk
(by extension) Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.

tersely more tersely most tersely adv
koncist kortfattat kärnfullt
In a brief, concise, or to the point manner.

tertiary /ˈtɜː.ʃi.ə.ɹiː/ /ˈtɝ.ʃi.æ.ɹi/ /ˈtɝ.ʃə.ɹi/ adj
tertiär
Of third rank or order; subsequent.

terza rima /ˌtɛːtsə ˈɹiːmə/ /ˌtɝtsə ˈɹimə/ terze rime n
terzin
(poetry) An arrangement of triplets, generally in iambic pentameter in English, with rhyme scheme aba bcb cdc.

tesla /ˈtɛslə/ tesla teslas n
tesla
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of magnetic flux density or magnetic inductivity. Symbol: T

tesseract tesseracts n
tesserakt
(mathematics, geometry) The four-dimensional analogue of a cube; a 4D polytope bounded by eight cubes (analogously to the way a cube is bounded by six squares).

test /tɛst/ [tʰest] [tʰɛst] tests n
prov prövning försök
A challenge, trial.
prov tenta tentamen dugga
(academia) An examination, given often during the academic term.
test prov provning
A session in which a product, piece of equipment, or system is examined under everyday or extreme conditions to evaluate its durability, etc.
(obsolete) Judgment; distinction; discrimination.

test /tɛst/ [tʰest] [tʰɛst] v
testa utmana

test of time tests of time n
tidens tand

test pilot test pilots n
provflygare testpilot
(aviation) An aviator who flies new and modified aircraft in specific maneuvers.

test the waters v
sondera terrängen
(idiomatic) To explore or probe, as before making a commitment.

test tube test tubes n
provrör
(chemistry) a glass tube, rounded at one end and open at the other; used for small-scale laboratory tests

test tube baby test tube babies n
provrörsbarn
A baby who was conceived by in vitro fertilisation and then implanted in the uterus of the mother.

test-driven development n
testdriven utveckling
(software engineering) A software development process that relies on the repetition of a minimal development cycle where the developer writes an (initially failing) automated test case that defines a desired function, then produces minimal code to pass that test, and finally refactors the new code to acceptable standards.

testament /ˈtes.tə.mənt/ /ˈtɛs.tə.mənt/ testaments n
testamente
(law) A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his or her will as to disposal of his or her inheritance (estate and effects) after his or her death, benefiting specified heir(s).
testament
One of the two parts to the scriptures of the Christian religion: the New Testament, considered by Christians to be a continuation of the Hebrew scriptures, and the Hebrew scriptures themselves, which they refer to as the Old Testament.

testator /tɛsˈteɪ.tɚ/ /ˈtɛˌsteɪ.tɚ/ testators n
testator
(legal) One who makes or has made a legally valid will.

testbed v
testbädd
(transitive) With respect to a scientific theory, computational tool or new technology, to deploy such a platform.

testicle /ˈtɛstɪkəl/ testicles n
testikel
A testis: the male sex and endocrine gland, found in some types of animals, that produces sperm and male sex hormones, including the steroid testosterone.

testify /ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/ v
vittna
To make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath.
To make a statement based on personal knowledge or faith.

testimonial testimonials n
intyg
A written recommendation of someone's worth or character

testimony /ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/ /ˈtɛstɪməni/ testimonies n
vittnesmål
(legal) Statements made by a witness in court.
bevis
Witness; evidence; proof of some fact.

testosterone /tɛˈstɑ.stəˌɹoʊn/ /tɛˈstɒ.stə.ɹəʊn/ testosterones n
testosteron
(steroid hormone) A steroid hormone that stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics, produced mainly in the testes, but also in the ovaries and adrenal cortex.

testy /ˈtɛsti/ testier testiest adj
retlig
Easily annoyed, irritable.

tetanus /ˈtɛt.nəs/ /ˈtɛt.ən.əs/ tetani tetanuses n
stelkramp
(pathology, countable) A serious and often fatal disease caused by the infection of an open wound with the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani, found in soil and the intestines and faeces of animals.

tether /ˈtɛðə(ɹ)/ tethers n
ankarkätting ankartross förankringslina tjuder
A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
fånglina
(nautical, sailing) A strong rope or line that connects a sailor's safety harness to the boat's jackstay.

tether /ˈtɛðə(ɹ)/ v
ankra förankra tjudra
(transitive) To restrict with, or as if, with a tether.
sammankoppla
(Internet, transitive) To connect (a smartphone) to a personal computer in order to give the phone access to the computer's Internet connection.

tetradecagon tetradecagons n
tetradekagon
A polygon having fourteen sides and fourteen angles.

tetrahedron /tɛtɹəˈhiːdɹən/ tetrahedra tetrahedrons n
tetraeder
(geometry) A polyhedron with four faces; the regular tetrahedron, the faces of which are equal equilateral triangles, is one of the Platonic solids.

tetrahydrocannabinol /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhaɪ.dɹək.əˈnæb.əˌnɔl/ /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ).kəˈnæb.ɪn.ɒl/ /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈkæn.əb.ɪn.ɒl/ tetrahydrocannabinols n
tetrahydrocannabinol
(organic compound) The psychoactive substance present in cannabis, a hydrogenated derivative of cannabinol.

tetralogy /tɛˈtɹæləd͡ʒi/ tetralogies n
tetralogi
A set of four works of art that are connected, and that can be seen either as a single work or as four individual works. They are commonly found in literature, film, or video games.

tetrameter tetrameters n
tetrameter
(poetry) A line in a poem having four metrical feet.

tetrapod /ˈtɛ.tɹəˌpɑd/ /ˈtɛ.tɹəˌpɒd/ tetrapods n
landryggradsdjur
Any vertebrate (such as birds or snakes) that has evolved from early tetrapods; especially any member of the superclass Tetrapoda

tetrarchy /ˈtɛtɹɑɹki/ /ˈtɛtɹɑːki/ tetrarchies n
tetrarki
(politics) A government where power is shared by four people, especially (historical) the Herodian tetrarchy established in Judea after the death of Herod and the Tetrarchy of Diocletian which ruled the Roman Empire in the years 293-313.

tetrode tetrodes n
tetrod
A thermionic valve similar to a triode with the addition of a screen grid to improve the thermionic emission.

tetroxide tetroxides n
tetroxid
(chemistry) any oxide containing four oxygen atoms in each molecule

tex texes n
tex
A milligram per meter, a unit of linear mass density for thread or fiber.

text /tɛkst/ texts n
text sms
(colloquial) A brief written message transmitted between mobile phones.

text /tɛkst/ v
sms:a messa
(transitive) To send a text message to; i.e. to transmit text using the Short Message Service (SMS), or a similar service, between communications devices, particularly mobile phones.

text adventure text adventures n
textäventyr
(computer games) A computer game in which the player is given a textual description of the environment and uses a command line to interact with it.

text editor text editors n
texteditor textredigerare editor
(computing) A program which allows a user to edit the contents of a text file, usually in an interactive way with immediate visual feedback.

text file text files n
textfil
(computing) A data file containing only plain, human-readable text, distinct from documents with embedded formatting

text message text messages n
textmeddelande mess sms
A brief electronic message sent between mobile phones.

text message v
sms:a
(transitive, or, intransitive) To transmit a text message.

textbook /ˈtɛkst.bʊk/ textbooks n
lärobok
A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

textile /ˈtɛks.taɪl/ textiles n
textilier
(usually, in the plural) Any material made of interlacing fibres, including carpeting and geotextiles.
(naturism) A non-nudist.

textual criticism textual criticisms n
textkritik
A field of scholarly enquiry dedicated to reconstructing the oldest form(s) of a text that is or are possible to retrieve and to explaining any attested variants.

thalamus /ˈθæləməs/ thalami thalamuses n
talamus
(neuroanatomy) Either of two large, ovoid structures of grey matter within the forebrain that relay sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex.

thaler /ˈtɑːləɹ/ thalers n
daler
(historical, numismatics) A monetary unit used in a number of central and northern European countries, known locally as daalder (Netherlands), daler (Scandinavia), Taler, Thaler (Germany), etc.

thallium /ˈθæliəm/ thalliums n
tallium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Tl) with atomic number 81: a gray post-transition metal that discolors when exposed to air.

than /ðæn/ /ðən/ /ðɛn/ [ðn̩] preposition
än
introduces a comparison, and is associated with comparatives, and with words such as more, less, and fewer. Typically, it seeks to measure the force of an adjective or similar description between two predicates.

thanatocoenose /θəˌnætəʊˈsiːnəʊs/ thanatocoenoses n
tanatocenos thanatocoenos
A collection of dead life forms that are found together, having previously interacted as a community within an ecosystem.

thank /ðæŋk/ /θæŋk/ [t̪eɪ̯ŋk] [ðeɪ̯ŋk] [θeɪ̯ŋk] v
tacka
(transitive) To express gratitude or appreciation toward.
(transitive) To credit or hold responsible.

thank God interjection
gudskelov tack gode Gud
Used to express gratitude or relief.

thank goodness interjection
gudskelov Gud ske lov tack och lov
Used to express gratitude or relief

thank one's lucky stars v
tacka sin lyckliga stjärna
(idiomatic) To be grateful, feel oneself fortunate (especially in avoiding some calamity).

thank you /ˈðæŋk ˌju/ /ˈθæŋk ˌju/ [ˈt̪eɪ̯ŋk ˌju] [ˈðeɪ̯ŋk ˌju] [ˈθeɪ̯ŋk ˌju] interjection
tack tack så mycket
An expression of gratitude or politeness in response to something done or given. [from c. 1400]

thank you very much interjection
tack så mycket tusen tack tack snälla
Said to express greater gratitude than would be conveyed by thank you.

thankful /ðæŋkfəl/ /ˈθæŋkfəl/ more thankful most thankful adj
tacksam
(obsolete) Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.

thankfully more thankfully most thankfully adv
tack och lov
(sometimes proscribed) fortunately, gratefully.

thankless adj
otacksam
(of a person) ungrateful or unappreciative

thanks /t̪ʰaŋks/ /ðæŋks/ /θæŋks/ interjection
tack tackar
Used to express appreciation or gratitude.

thanks /t̪ʰaŋks/ /ðæŋks/ /θæŋks/ n
tack
(obsolete)

thanks a lot interjection
tack så mycket tusen tack
An emphatic thanks.

thanks a million interjection
tusen tack
(informal) thank you, intensified.

thanks for nothing interjection
tack för inget
(idiomatic, ironic) Expression of displeasure towards a person who has not provided what was wanted.

thanks for your help phraseologicalUnit
tack för din hjälp
Expresses appreciation of assistance provided or services rendered by the interlocutor.

thanks in advance interjection
tack på förhand
(This entry is a translation hub.)

thanks to preposition
tack vare på grund av
Because of; normally used with a positive connotation, though it can be used sarcastically.

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ adv
så
(degree) To a given extent or degree.
(degree) To a great extent or degree; very, particularly (in negative constructions).

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ conjunction
för att så att
Introducing a clause that is the subject or object of a verb (such as one involving reported speech), or which is a complement to a previous statement.
att för att så att
Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause: because, in that.

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ those determiner
den där det där den det dessa
The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ pronoun
den där det där den det denna detta
The known (thing); used to refer to something just said.
som vilken
(relative, plural that) Which, who; representing a subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition. [from 9thc.]

that is adv
det vill säga
(conjunctive) In other words; that is to say. Used to introduce a clarification or explanation

that one pronoun
de de där den den där det det där
A specified object, thing or person (especially one further away/over there or known or mentioned later). (This entry is a translation hub.)

that said phraseologicalUnit
med det sagt
even so

that was it phraseologicalUnit
det var det

that's that phraseologicalUnit
och därmed basta punkt slut så är det med det
(idiomatic) There is nothing more to say or to do concerning the matter and is not up for discussion or debate.

that's why adv
därför
a statement to emphasise the reason or explanation just given

thatch /θæt͡ʃ/ thatches n
halm
Straw, rushes, or similar, used for making or covering the roofs of buildings, or of stacks of hay or grain.

thatcher /ˈθæt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈθæt͡ʃ.ɚ/ thatchers n
halmtäckare
A person who installs thatch as a roofing material.

thaw /θoː/ /θɑ/ /θɔ/ /θɔː/ thaws n
tö töväder
The melting of ice, snow, or other frozen or congealed matter; the transformation of ice or the like into the state of a fluid; liquefaction by heat of anything congealed by frost
(figuratively) A period of relaxation, of reduced reserve, tension, or hostility or of increased friendliness or understanding.

thaw /θoː/ /θɑ/ /θɔ/ /θɔː/ v
smälta töa
(intransitive) To gradually melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften from frozen
smälta tina
(transitive) To gradually cause frozen things (such as earth, snow, ice) to melt, soften, or dissolve.

the /jiː/ /ð/ /ðeː/ /ði/ /ðiː/ /ðə/ /ðɪ/ /ˈðiː/ /ˈðʌ/ /θeː/ adv
ju + comp., desto + comp.
With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

the /jiː/ /ð/ /ðeː/ /ði/ /ðiː/ /ðə/ /ðɪ/ /ˈðiː/ /ˈðʌ/ /θeː/ article
-en
Introducing a singular term to be taken generically: preceding a name of something standing for a whole class. [from 9th c.]
-en den
The definite grammatical article that implies necessarily that the noun phrase it immediately precedes is definitely identifiable
Used before a body part, a family member, a pet (especially of someone previously mentioned), as an alternative to a possessive pronoun. [from 12th c.]
den
Used before a noun phrase beginning with superlative or comparative adjective or an ordinal number, indicating that the noun refers to a single item.
Used with the plural of a surname to indicate the entire family.
When stressed, indicates that it describes something which is considered to be best or exclusively worthy of attention. [from 18th c.]
because it has already been mentioned, is to be completely specified in the same sentence, or very shortly thereafter. [from 10th c.]

the apple does not fall far from the tree proverb
äpplet faller inte långt från trädet
(idiom) A child grows up to be similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.

the bill, please phraseologicalUnit
notan tack
Indicates the speaker wishes to pay the bill (e.g. in a restaurant).

the customer is always right proverb
kunden har alltid rätt
Service staff should give high priority to customer satisfaction.

the die is cast /ðə ˌdaɪ ɪz ˈkæst/ /ðə ˌdaɪ ɪz ˈkɑːst/ phraseologicalUnit
tärningen är kastad
(idiomatic) Conclusive action has been taken, so events will proceed in an irreversible manner; the point of no return has been passed; the future is determined; there are no more options.

the early bird gets the worm proverb
morgonstund har guld i mund den som sätter igång först når mest framgång morgonstund har guld i mun
Whoever arrives first has the best chance of success; some opportunities are available only to the first competitors.

the end /ði ɛnd/ /ðiː ɛnd/ phraseologicalUnit
slut
Used traditionally at the end of a story or film.

the end justifies the means proverb
ändamålet helgar medlen
Morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary to achieve morally right outcomes; actions can be considered morally right or wrong only by virtue of the morality of the outcome.

the end of one's rope n
vägs ände
(idiomatic) The point at which one has run out of options or the ability to delay.

the fuck phraseologicalUnit
fan i helvete
(vulgar, slang) Used with an interrogative pronoun as an intensifier to express anger, frustration, incredulity, or other strong emotion.
för fan för helvete
(vulgar, slang) Used after verbs forming a part of a phrasal verb as an intensifier to imply aggressive emphasis.

the grass is always greener on the other side proverb
gräset är alltid grönare på andra sidan
The circumstances of others seem more desirable than one's own but in reality often are not.

the hell adv
i helvete heller så fan heller
(mildly, vulgar) Used to indicate emphatic rejection of an assertion or request.
fan i helvete tusan
(mildly, vulgar) Expletive used for emphasis after an interrogative term or relative pronoun.

the man n
överhet
The oppressive powers that be, including the government and corporations; the system, as coordinated outside of one’s control.

the more the merrier proverb
ju fler desto bättre ju fler desto roligare
Something is more fun with more people.

the one the ones n
den utvalde
(colloquial) A particular person destined to save the universe or world; the chosen one.

the other day adv
häromdagen
(idiomatic) recently; lately; a few days ago.

the other way round adv
omvänt tvärtom
The same but with the mentioned things or people in reverse order or position.

the pen is mightier than the sword proverb
pennan är mäktigare än svärdet
(idiom, metonymy) More influence and power can be usurped by writing than by fighting.

the penny drops phraseologicalUnit
polletten faller ner polletten trillar ner
(UK, informal) Understanding is reached; one comprehends.

the proof of the pudding is in the eating proverb
puddingen bevisas i ätandet
One can only claim that something is a success after it has been tried out or used.

the rest is history phraseologicalUnit
resten är historia
(idiomatic) An indication that one does not need to continue narrating a story as the subsequent events are assumed to be well-known.

the road to hell is paved with good intentions proverb
vägen till helvetet är kantad av goda föresatser vägen till helvetet är stensatt med goda föresatser
Well-intended acts can potentially lead to disasters.

the shit n
skitbra grej
(vulgar, colloquial, slang) Something considered to be excellent or the best of its kind.

the shoemaker's children go barefoot proverb
skomakarens hustru och smedens märr är alltid sämst skodda
One often neglects those closest to oneself.

the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak proverb
anden vill, men kroppen är svag anden är villig men köttet är svagt
As much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible. Sometimes extended to jocular or organizational referents.

the straw that broke the camel's back n
droppen som fick bägaren att rinna över
(idiomatic) A small and seemingly insignificant addition to a burden that renders it too much to bear; the small thing which causes failure, or causes inability or unwillingness to endure any more of something.

the way to a man's heart is through his stomach proverb
vägen till hjärtat går genom magen
Cooking food for a man is a good way to win his affections.

the whole while n
hela tiden jämt ständigt
(of duration) Always; constantly, all the time; (for) the complete duration.

theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ /ˈθi.eɪ.tɚ/ /ˈθiətə/ /ˈθiː.ə.tə/ /ˈθɪə.tə/ /ˈθɪə.tɚ/ /θiˈeɪ.tə/ /θiˈɛt.ə/ [ˈθiə̯tɜ] [ˈθiə̯ɾɜ] theaters n
teater
A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on.
Drama or performance as a profession or art form.

theater of war theaters of war n
krigsskådeplats
The area in which armed conflict takes place.

theatrical /θiˈæt.ɹɪ.kəl/ more theatrical most theatrical adj
teatral
Of or relating to the theatre.
teatralisk
Fake and exaggerated.

theatricality theatricalities n
teatralitet
theatrical behaviour and mannerisms

thee /ðiː/ pronoun
dig
(now, chiefly, archaic, literary) Objective and reflexive case of thou. [from 8th c.]

theft /θɛft/ thefts n
stöld
The act of stealing property.

theine /ˈteɪ.iːn/ /ˈθeɪ.iːn/ /ˈθiː.iːn/ n
tein
(organic compound) Caffeine when present in tea.

their /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛː(ɹ)/ determiner
deras sin sitt sina
Belonging to, from, of, or relating to, them (plural).
hens
Belonging to someone (one person, singular), or occasionally to something.

theirs /ðɛəz/ /ðɛɚz/ /ðɛɹz/ /ðɛːz/ pronoun
deras
That which belongs to them; the possessive case of they, used without a following noun.

theism /ˈθiː.ɪz.əm/ theisms n
teism
Belief in the existence of at least one deity.
(narrowly) Belief in the existence of a personal creator god, goddess, gods and/or goddesses present and active in the governance and organization of the world and the universe. The God may be known by or through revelation.

theist /ˈθiːɪst/ theists n
teist
One who believes in the existence of a god or gods.

theistic /θiˈɪstɪk/ more theistic most theistic adj
teistisk
Of or relating to theism.

them /ðəm/ /ðɛm/ /ðʌm/ [d̪ɛm] [d̪ʌm] pronoun
dem
Used as the direct object of a verb.
Used as the indirect object of a verb.
Used as the object of a preposition.
Used as the direct object of a verb.
Used as the indirect object of a verb.
Used as the object of a preposition.
hen
(in the singular) A single person, previously mentioned, especially if of unknown or non-binary gender.

thematic /θɛˈmætɪk/ /θɪˈmætɪk/ more thematic most thematic adj
tematisk
Relating to, or having a or a topic.

theme /θiːm/ themes n
tema
A subject, now especially of a talk or an artistic piece; a topic.
Any of various colors, or color palettes, in which a design is offered; (GUI) any of various skins for an app, affecting the visuals and perhaps other elements such as sound effects.
A recurring idea; a motif.
(music) The main melody of a piece of music, especially one that is the source of variations.

theme song theme songs n
ledmotiv signaturmelodi titelmelodi vinjett
(music, broadcasting) A song which accompanies a television or radio program, usually as an intro or outro.

themselves /ðəmˈsɛlvz/ /ðɛmˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
sig själva

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ adj
dåvarande
Being so at that time.

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ adv
då sedan
(temporal location) At that time.
sedan sen därpå så
(temporal location) Soon afterward.
sedan sen
(sequence) Next in order of place.
då alltså i så fall
(conjunctive) In that case.
samtidigt å andra sidan
(sequence) At the same time; on the other hand.

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ n
då dess
That time

thence /ðɛns/ adv
därifrån dädan dän sedan
(formal) From there, from that place or from that time.

thenceforth /ˌðɛnsˈfɔːɹθ/ /ˌðɛnsˈfɔːθ/ adv
alltifrån den tiden från och med då sedan dess
From that time on.

theo- prefix
teo-
(religion) god; deity

theocentric /θiːəʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ more theocentric most theocentric adj
teocentrisk
Having God as main focus: with God, a god, or gods as the focal point.

theocracy /θiːˈɒkɹəsi/ theocracies n
teokrati
Government under the control of a state religion.
Rule by a god.

theocratic more theocratic most theocratic adj
teokratisk
Pertaining to theocracy.

theodicy /θiˈɑd.ɪ.si/ /θiːˈɒd.ɪ.si/ theodicies n
teodicéproblemet
(theology, philosophy) A justification of a deity or of particular attributes of a deity; specifically, a justification of the existence of evil and suffering in the world; a work or discourse justifying the ways of God.

theodolite /θiːˈɒdəlaɪt/ theodolites n
teodolit
A surveying instrument, consisting of a small mounted telescope, used to measure horizontal and vertical angles.

theogony /θɪˈɑːɡənɪ/ /θɪˈɒɡənɪ/ theogonies n
teogoni
(chiefly, in ancient, _, religion) The origination of gods or a narrative describing the origin of gods.

theologian /θi.əˈloʊd͡ʒən/ theologians n
teolog
One who studies theology.

theological /θi.əˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl/ /θɪəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl/ adj
teologisk
Of or relating to theology.

theology /θi.ˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ theologies n
teologi
(uncountable) The study of God, a god, or gods; and of the truthfulness of religion in general. [from mid-14th c.]

theophany /θiːˈɒfəni/ theophanies n
teofani
A manifestation of a deity to a person.

theophoric adj
teofor
(of a name) Containing the name of a deity.

theorbo /θi.ˈɔɹ.boʊ/ /θi.ˈɔː.bəʊ/ theorboes theorbos n
teorb
(musical instruments) A baroque, double-necked lute having an extra set of open bass strings.

theorem /ˈθiː.ə.ɹəm/ /ˈθɪəɹ.əm/ theorems n
teorem sats lärosats
(mathematics) A mathematical statement of some importance that has been proven to be true. Minor theorems are often called propositions. Theorems which are not very interesting in themselves but are an essential part of a bigger theorem's proof are called lemmas.
(mathematics, colloquial, nonstandard) A mathematical statement that is expected to be true

theoretical /ˌθi.əˈɹɛtɪkəl/ /ˌθɪə̯ˈɹɛtɪkəl/ more theoretical most theoretical adj
teoretisk
Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

theoretically adv
teoretiskt
in theory; on paper

theoretician theoreticians n
teoretiker
Someone who is expert in the theory of a particular science or art.

theorist /ˈθiːəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹɪst/ /ˈθɪɹəst/ theorists n
teoretiker
Someone who constructs theories, especially in the arts or sciences.

theorize /ˈθi.ə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈθiː.ə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈθiː.ə.ɹɑɪz/ /ˈθɪə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈθɪə.ɹɑɪz/ /ˈθɪɹ.aɪz/ /ˈθɪɹ.ɑɪz/ v
teoretisera
To formulate a theory, especially about some specific subject.

theory /ˈθi.ə.ɹi/ /ˈθiː.ə.ɹi/ /ˈθɪə.ɹi/ /ˈθɪɚ.i/ /ˈθɪɹ.i/ theories n
teori
A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.
(sciences) A coherent statement or set of ideas that explains observed facts or phenomena and correctly predicts new facts or phenomena not previously observed, or which sets out the laws and principles of something known or observed; a hypothesis confirmed by observation, experiment etc. [from 17th c.]
(mathematics) A field of study attempting to exhaustively describe a particular class of constructs. [from 18th c.]
(countable, logic) A set of axioms together with all statements derivable from them; or, a set of statements which are deductively closed. Equivalently, a formal language plus a set of axioms (from which can then be derived theorems). The statements may be required to all be bound (i.e., to have no free variables).

theory of relativity theories of relativity n
relativitetsteori
(physics) The theories of special relativity and general relativity, two theories in physics developed mainly by Albert Einstein at the beginning of the 20th century from which several important results such as the equivalence of matter and energy and the Einstein field equations are derived.

theosophic /ˌθi.əˈsɑ.fɪk/ /ˌθiː.əˈsɒf.ɪk/ adj
teosofisk
Of, or relating to theosophy.

theosophy [θi.ˈɑs.ə.fi] [θɪˈɒsəfɪ] theosophies n
teosofi
(philosophy, religion) Any doctrine of religious philosophy and mysticism claiming that knowledge of God can be attained through mystical insight and spiritual ecstasy, and that direct communication with the transcendent world is possible.

therapist /ˈθɛɹəpɪst/ therapists n
terapeut
Someone who provides therapy, usually professionally.

therapy /ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/ therapies n
terapi
Attempted remediation of a health problem following a diagnosis, usually synonymous with treatment.

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðə(ɹ)/ /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛɹ/ /ðɛː(ɹ)/ adv
där dit
(location) In a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) at some distance from the speaker (compare here).
(figuratively) In that matter, relation, etc.; at that point, stage, etc., regarded as a distinct place.
dit där
(location) To or into that place; thither.
det
In this world, used to say that someone or something exists; see pronoun section below.

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðə(ɹ)/ /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛɹ/ /ðɛː(ɹ)/ interjection
så där ja
Used to express victory or completion.

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðə(ɹ)/ /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛɹ/ /ðɛː(ɹ)/ pronoun
det
Used with other intransitive verbs of existence, in the same sense, or with other intransitive verbs, adding a sense of existence.

there are phraseologicalUnit
det finns
. see also there is.

there be v
det finnas
The specified thing exists, physically or abstractly.

there is an exception to every rule proverb
ingen regel utan undantag
Usually said in a situation when the rule is incorrect and unusable.

there is nothing new under the sun proverb
inget nytt under solen
There is nothing truly novel in existence; every new idea has some sort of precedent or echo from the past.

there's been an accident phraseologicalUnit
det finns varit en olycka
Indicates that an accident has occurred.

there's no accounting for taste proverb
smaken är som baken
In subjective matters of taste, people have wildly different opinions; disagreements about matters of taste cannot be objectively resolved.

there's no place like home proverb
borta bra men hemma bäst
One feels most comfortable at home.

there, there interjection
seså så, så såja
Conveys comfort; used to calm somebody or urge somebody to relax, especially when the person is crying.

thereabout /ðɛəɹəˈbaʊt/ /ˈðɛəɹəbaʊt/ /ˈðɛɹəˌbaʊt/ /ˌðɛɹəˈbaʊt/ adv
däromkring
About or near that place.
About or around that date or time.
About or near to that condition or quality.
Approximately that number or quantity.

thereafter /ˌðɛəɹˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˌðɛəɹˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˌðɛɹˈæf.tɚ/ adv
därefter efteråt
After that, from then on; thenceforth.

thereagainst adv
därmot
(archaic) In opposition to or against it; contrary to it; against that.

thereamong adv
däribland
(formal) Among that or those.

thereat /ðɛːɹˈæt/ adv
däråt
At that event.

thereby /ðɛəˈbaɪ/ /ðɛɹˈbaɪ/ adv
därigenom därmed
(formal) By it; by that; by that means, or as a consequence of that.

therefor /ðɛəɹˈfɔɹ/ /ðɛəˈfɔː/ adv
därför
(now, _, chiefly, _, in, _, legal) For that; in return for that.

therefore /ˈðɛəfɔː/ /ˈðɛɚ.fɔɹ/ /ˈðɜːɹˌfɔːɹ/ adv
därför
(conjunctive) Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.

therefrom /ˌðeəˈfɹɒm/ adv
därav
(formal) From that.

therein lies the rub phraseologicalUnit
här ligger en hund begraven

thereinafter adv
därnedan
in the following part (of a document or speech)

theremin /ˈθɛ.ɹɪ.mɪn/ /ˈθɛə.ɹəˌmɪn/ theremins n
theremin aetherophone teremin thereminvox
An electronic musical instrument that generates sound of varying pitch and volume depending on the proximity of the musician’s hands to two antennae mounted on the instrument.

thereon /ðɛəˈɹɒn/ /ðɛˈɹɑn/ /ðɛˈɹɔn/ adv
därpå därom
on that.

thereto /ˌðɛəˈtuː/ /ˌðɛɚˈtuː/ adv
därtill
(formal) To that.
(archaic, or, poetic) To it.

theretofore adv
dittills
Until that time.
Before that.

thereunder adv
därunder
Under that; under it.

thereunto adv
därtill
(archaic) thereto

therewith /ðɛəˈwɪð/ /ðɛəˈwɪθ/ adv
därmed
With this, that or those.

therewithal adv
därmed
in addition; besides; with all this/that

thermal /ˈθɝməl/ adj
termisk
Pertaining to heat or temperature.

thermal camera thermal cameras n
värmekamera
A camera that is sensitive to infrared radiation (heat) instead of visible light as ordinary camera.

thermal conductivity thermal conductivities n
värmeledningsförmåga
(physics) A measure of the ability of a material to conduct heat, often denoted k, λ, or κ.

thermal energy thermal energies n
termisk energi värmeenergi
(engineering) A form of energy; sensible energy; heat

thermal grease thermal greases n
kylpasta
A viscous fluid substance, originally with properties akin to grease, which increases the thermal conductivity of a thermal interface by filling microscopic air-gaps present due to the imperfectly flat and smooth surfaces of the components.

thermic /ˈθɜː(ɹ)mɪk/ adj
termisk
Of, related to, or associated with heat; thermal.

thermite /ˈθɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ thermites n
termit
(chemistry) A mixture of a metal and a metal oxide capable of producing a thermite reaction, such as aluminium metal and ferric oxide; used in incendiary devices.

thermodynamic equilibrium thermodynamic equilibria n
termodynamisk jämvikt
(physics) The state of a system in which its energy distribution is such that all parts of the system have the same temperature and no heat flows.

thermodynamics /-dɪ-/ /-mə-/ /-məʊ-/ /ˌθɜː(ɹ)moʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/ n
termodynamik värmelära
(physics) The science of the conversions between heat and other forms of energy.

thermoelectricity n
termoelektricitet
(physics) The direct conversion of heat into electricity

thermometer /θəˈmɒmɪtə/ /θɚˈmɑmɪtɚ/ thermometers n
termometer
An apparatus used to measure temperature.

thermonuclear adj
termonukleär
Of, or relating to the fusion of atomic nuclei at high temperatures.

thermonuclear weapon thermonuclear weapons n
termonukleärt vapen
A weapon whose power is derived from nuclear fusion at high temperature

thermoplastic thermoplastics n
termoplast
A plastic with this property.

thermoregulation n
temperaturreglering
(biology) The maintenance of a constant internal temperature of an organism independent of the temperature of the environment

thermos /ˈθɜː.mɒs/ /ˈθɝ.məs/ thermoses n
termos
A bottle, flask or similar vessel having a vacuum between its inner and outer silvered walls; designed to maintain the temperature of its contents

thermosphere thermospheres n
termosfär
The layer of the Earth's atmosphere directly above the mesosphere and directly below the exosphere.

thermostat /ˈθɝmoʊstæt/ /ˈθɝməstæt/ thermostats n
termostat
A device that automatically responds to changes in temperature by activating a heating or cooling system to maintain the temperature at a desired setting.

thesaurus /θɪˈsɔːɹəs/ thesauri thesauruses n
tesaurus synonymordbok begreppsklassordbok begreppsordbok
A publication, traditionally in the form of a book and now often online, that provides synonyms (and sometimes antonyms and other semantic relations) for the words of a given language.

these /ðiz/ /ðiːz/ determiner
de här dessa
de här dessa dom här
plural of this

thesis /ˈθisiz/ /ˈθisɪs/ /ˈθiːsiːz/ /ˈθiːsɪs/ /ˈθɛsɪs/ theses n
dissertation avhandling
(by extension) A lengthy essay written to establish the validity of a thesis (sense 1.1), especially one submitted in order to complete the requirements for a non-doctoral degree in the US and a doctoral degree in the UK; a dissertation.
tes
(rhetoric) A proposition or statement supported by arguments.

thesis defense thesis defenses n
disputation disputationsakt
(academy) The final step in earning a doctorate: an oral examination in which the doctorand publicly defends his/her thesis to the examiners.

theta /ˈθeɪ.ta/ /ˈθeɪtə/ /ˈθiːtə/ [fei̯˥ tʰaː˩] thetas n
theta
The eighth letter of the Modern Greek alphabet, ninth in Old Greek: Θ, θ.

theurgy /ˈθiːˌɜː.d͡ʒi/ /ˈθiːˌɝ.d͡ʒi/ theurgies n
teurgi
A form of magic designed to allow for worship or conjuration of, or communication with spirits or deities.

they /ðeɪ/ pronoun
de dom
(the third-person plural nominative) A group of entities previously mentioned. [since the 1200s]
hen
(the third-person singular nominative, occasionally, proscribed) A single person, previously mentioned, but typically not if previously named and identified as male or female, especially if of unknown or (since 21st century) non-binary gender. [since the 1300s]
de dom man
(indefinite pronoun, vague meaning) People; some people; people in general; someone, excluding the speaker.

they say phraseologicalUnit
det heter man säger
It is commonly said; people in general say; a common saying is.

thick /θɘk/ /θɪk/ thicker thickest adj
tjock
Relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension.
Measuring a certain number of units in this dimension.
Having a viscous consistency.
tjock grov
Heavy in build; thickset.
tät packad tätt
Densely crowded or packed.
tjock tät
Impenetrable to sight.
trög
(informal) Stupid.

thick and thin n
vått och torrt
(idiomatic) Both good and bad times.

thick as a brick adj
dum som en gås

thick-billed murre thick-billed murres n
spetsbergsgrissla
A large auk, Uria lomvia.

thickener thickeners n
bindemedel gelémedel
Any substance added to something in order to thicken it; a thickening agent; a binder.

thickening /ˈθɪkənɪŋ/ thickenings n
redning
The process of making something, or becoming, thick or viscous.
A substance, usually a source of starch, used to thicken a sauce.

thicket /ˈθɪkɪt/ thickets n
snår busksnår
A dense, but generally small, growth of shrubs, bushes or small trees; a copse.

thief /θif/ /θiːf/ thieves n
tjuv tjyv
One who carries out a theft.

thieve /θiːv/ v
stjäla
(intransitive) To commit theft.

thieving /ˈθiːvɪŋ/ adj
tjuvaktig
That thieves; that steals; inclined to steal

thieving /ˈθiːvɪŋ/ thievings n
stöld tjuveri
The action of theft.

thievish more thievish most thievish adj
tjuvaktig
Having a tendency to steal.

thigh /θaɪ/ thighs n
lår
The upper leg of a human, between the hip and the knee. [from 8th c.]

thigh-high adj
lårhög
That is at thigh level; that reaches up to thigh level.

thighbone thighbones n
lårben
(skeleton) The bone that extends from the pelvis to the knee in humans; the femur.

thimble /ˈθɪmb(ə)l/ thimbles n
fingerborg
(sewing) A pitted, now usually metal, cup-shaped cap worn on the tip of a finger, which is used in sewing to push the needle through material.
As much as fills a thimble (sense 1); a thimbleful.

thin /ˈθɪn/ thinner thinnest adj
slank smal
tunn
Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.
Of low viscosity or low specific gravity.
klen tunn
Very narrow in all diameters; having a cross section that is small in all directions.
tunn mager klen spinkig
Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.

thin /ˈθɪn/ v
späda
To dilute.

thin as a rake adj
smal som en pinne smal som en sticka trådsmal
(simile) Incredibly thin, at an unhealthy-looking level of thinness.

thin-film transistor thin-film transistors n
tunnfilmstransistor
A form of transistor manufactured by depositing layers of semiconductor, dielectric and metal on a substrate

thine /ðaɪn/ determiner
din
(archaic) Singular second person prevocalic possessive determiner (preconsonantal form: thy).

thine /ðaɪn/ pronoun
din
(archaic) Singular second person possessive pronoun; yours

thing /θi(ː)ŋ/ /θɪŋ/ things n
sak ting
That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
(slang) A penis.
grej
(somewhat, _, dated, with the) The latest fad or fashion.
ting
(chiefly, historical) A public assembly or judicial council in a Germanic country.

thingamabob thingamabobs n
grunka mackapär manick mojäng tingest
(slang) A thing or person whose actual name is unknown or forgotten.

thingamajig /ˈθɪŋəməˌd͡ʒɪɡ/ thingamajigs n
grejsimojs grunka mojäng tingest
(informal) Something that one does not know the name of.

thingy /ˈθɪŋi/ /ˈθɪŋiː/ thingies n
grej manick pryl tingest
(informal) A thing (used to refer to something vaguely or when one cannot recall or does not wish to mention its name).

think /θɪŋk/ [θæŋk] v
tänka tänka över
(intransitive) To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem.
tycka anse mena
(transitive) To be of opinion (that); to consider, judge, regard, or look upon (something) as.
tro tänka
(transitive) To guess; to reckon.

think about /ˈθɪŋk əˌbaʊt/ v
tänka på
(transitive) To ponder.

think again phraseologicalUnit
tänk dig för

think of v
tänka på

think tank think tanks n
tankesmedja
(idiomatic) A group of people who collectively perform research and develop reports and recommendations on topics relating to strategic planning or public policy, and which is usually funded by corporate, government, or special interests.

think through v
tänka igenom
To fully consider, so as to understand all the consequences of.

think up v
hitta på
(idiomatic) To create in one’s mind; to invent.

thinkable more thinkable most thinkable adj
tänkbar
Able to be thought or imagined; conceivable.

thinker /ˈθɪŋ.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈθɪŋ.kɚ/ thinkers n
tänkare
One who spends time thinking, contemplating or meditating.
An intellectual, such as a philosopher or theologian.

thinking cap /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ ˌkæp/ thinking caps n
tankehatt tänkarhatt
(humorous) A metaphorical piece of headgear supposedly worn by a person to assist them in thinking about how to solve a problem.

thinly /ˈθɪnli/ more thinly most thinly adv
glest tunt
In a thin, loose, or scattered manner; scantily; not thickly.

third /tʰʊːɹd/ /t̪ɔɪd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ adj
tredje
The ordinal form of the cardinal number three; Coming after the second.

third /tʰʊːɹd/ /t̪ɔɪd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ thirds n
tredje trea
The person or thing in the third position.
tredjedel
One of three equal parts of a whole.
ters
(music) An interval consisting of the first and third notes in a scale.

third country third countries n
tredje land

third cousin third cousins n
B-kusin brylling fyrmänning syssling tredjekusin
A grandchild of one's grandparent's first cousin.

third gear third gears n
trea treans växel
The third gear of an engine.

third leg /θɝd ˈlɛɡ/ third legs n
tredje ben
(humorous, slang) A penis; specifically a long one.

third party third parties n
tredje part tredje man
(business, commerce) Someone not directly involved in a transaction; an entity beyond the seller (first party) and customer (second party).

third person third persons n
third person tredje person
(grammar) the form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is not the audience or the one making the statement. In English, pronouns used with the third person include he, she, it, one, they, and who.

third time's a charm proverb
gill

third wheel third wheels n
tredje hjul
(idiomatic) An unwanted third party accompanying two people on a date.

thirdly /ˈθɚdli/ /ˈθɜːdli/ /ˈθɜːdlɪ/ adv
för det tredje
In the third place; third in a row.

thirst /θɜːst/ /θɝst/ thirsts n
törst
A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which stops the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane.
(figuratively) Sexual lust.

thirst /θɜːst/ /θɝst/ v
törsta
(intransitive) To be thirsty.
(intransitive, usually followed by "for") To desire vehemently.

thirsty /ˈθɜːs.ti/ /ˈθɝs.ti/ thirstier thirstiest adj
törstig törstande
Needing to drink.
Causing thirst; giving one a need to drink (informal).

thirteen /ˈθɜː.tiːn/ /ˈθɝ.tin/ /ˈθɝt.tin/ /ˌθɜːˈtiːn/ /ˌθɝtin/ /ˌθɝtˈtin/ numeral
tretton
The cardinal number occurring after twelve and before fourteen, represented in Roman numerals as XIII and in Arabic numerals as 13.

thirteenth /ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ/ /ˌθɝˈtiːnθ/ adj
trettonde
The ordinal form of the number thirteen.

thirteenth /ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ/ /ˌθɝˈtiːnθ/ thirteenths n
trettonde
The person or thing in the thirteenth position.
trettondel
One of thirteen equal parts of a whole.

thirtieth /ˈθɜːti.əθ/ /ˈθɝti.əθ/ adj
trettionde
The ordinal form of the number thirty.

thirty /ˈθɜːti/ /ˈθɝti/ [ˈθɝɾi] numeral
trettio
The cardinal number occurring after twenty-nine and before thirty-one, represented in Arabic numerals as 30.

thirty-eight numeral
trettioåtta
The cardinal number immediately following thirty-seven and preceding thirty-nine.

thirty-five numeral
trettiofem
The cardinal number immediately following thirty-four and preceding thirty-six.

thirty-four numeral
trettiofyra
The cardinal number immediately following thirty-three and preceding thirty-five.

thirty-nine numeral
trettionio
The cardinal number immediately following thirty-eight and preceding forty.

thirty-one numeral
trettioett
The cardinal number immediately following thirty and before thirty-two; thirty plus one.

thirty-seven numeral
trettiosju
The cardinal number occurring after thirty-six and before thirty-eight.

thirty-six /ˌθɜːtiˈsɪks/ /ˌθɝtiˈsɪks/ numeral
trettiosex
The cardinal number immediately following thirty-five and preceding thirty-seven.

thirty-three numeral
trettiotre
The cardinal number after thirty-two and before thirty-four.

thirty-two /ˌθɜːtiˈtuː/ /ˌθɝtiˈtu/ numeral
trettiotvå
The cardinal number after thirty-one and before thirty-three.
(Nigeria, colloquial) Teeth.

this /ðəs/ /ðɪs/ these determiner
den här denna
The (thing) here (used in indicating something or someone nearby).
denna den
The known (thing) (used in indicating something or someone just mentioned).
The known (thing) (used in indicating something or someone about to be mentioned).
(informal) A known (thing) (used in first mentioning a person or thing that the speaker does not think is known to the audience). Compare with "a certain ...".

this /ðəs/ /ðɪs/ pronoun
den här det här denna detta
The thing, item, etc. being indicated.

this afternoon adv
i eftermiddag
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see this,‎ afternoon.

this evening adv
i kväll
During the evening of today.

this is the life phraseologicalUnit
det här är livet
(informal) An expression of bliss, an expression of happiness with one's current situation.

this morning /ðəs ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ðɪs ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ n
denna morgon i morse
The morning of today

this one pronoun
de här den här det här
A specified object, thing or person (especially one nearby or known). (This entry is a translation hub.)

this time n
den här tid vid
On or near the same date (in the past or in the future).
denna gång
On this occasion (as opposed to last time or next time).

this too shall pass proverb
allting har en ände även detta ska gå över
Nothing, good or bad, lasts forever; all circumstances are temporary.

this way n
hitåt häråt
(This entry is a translation hub.) In the indicated direction or manner.

this year adv
i år
The current year. (This entry is a translation hub.)

thistle /θɪsl̩/ thistles n
tistel
This plant seen as the national emblem of Scotland.

thither /ˈðɪðə/ /ˈðɪðɚ/ /ˈθɪðə/ /ˈθɪðɚ/ adv
dit
(chiefly, literary, or, law, archaic) To that place.

thitherto more thitherto most thitherto adv
dittilldags dittills
(archaic) thereto, to that point

thitherward /ˈðɪðəwəd/ adv
ditåt

thixotropic more thixotropic most thixotropic adj
tixotrop
(chemistry, medicine, of a gel) Becoming a fluid when agitated but solid or semi-solid when allowed to stand.

thixotropy n
tixotropi

thole /θoʊl/ /θəʊl/ tholes n
tullapinne
A pin in the side of a boat which acts as a fulcrum for the oars.

thong /θɑŋ/ /θɒŋ/ /θɔŋ/ thongs n
flip-flop flippflopp flippflopp-sandal
(usually, in the plural, Australia) An item of footwear, usually of rubber, secured by two straps which join to pass between the big toe and its neighbour.

thoracic cavity thoracic cavities n
brösthåla
(anatomy) A chamber located within the upper human torso (and other animal bodies) which contains the heart and lungs.

thoracic vertebra thoracic vertebrae thoracic vertebras n
bröstkota thorakalkota
(anatomy) Any of the twelve vertebrae in the chest region of the spine.

thorax /ˈθɔɹæks/ thoraces thoraxes n
bröstkorg thorax
(anatomy) The region of the mammalian body between the neck and abdomen as well as the cavity containing the heart and lungs.

thorium /ˈθɔːɹiəm/ thoriums n
torium
A chemical element (symbol Th) with atomic number 90: a weakly radioactive, malleable, moderately hard silvery metal that tarnishes black when exposed to air.

thorn /θoɹn/ /θɔːn/ /θɔːɹn/ [θo̞ɹn] thorns n
törne tagg torn
(botany) A sharp protective spine of a plant.

thornbush thornbushes n
taggbuske törnbuske törne
Any of many thorny or spiny shrubs and bushes.

thorough /ˈθɜɹoʊ/ /ˈθʌɹoʊ/ /ˈθʌɹə/ thorougher thoroughest adj
grundlig utförlig
Painstaking and careful not to miss or omit any detail.
fullständig
Utter; complete; absolute.

thoroughbred more thoroughbred most thoroughbred adj
renrasig
Bred from pure stock.

thoroughbred thoroughbreds n
fullblod
(loosely) Any purebred horse.
A person of uncommon strength or endurance (like that of a thoroughbred horse).

those /ðoʊz/ /ðəʊz/ determiner
de de där dom dom där
plural of that

thou /ðaʊ/ /ðuː/ ye pronoun
du
(archaic, dialectal, literary, religion, or humorous) . [chiefly up to early 17th c.]

thou /ðaʊ/ v
dua
(transitive) To address (a person) using the pronoun thou, especially as an expression of contempt or familiarity.

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ adv
dock
(conjunctive) Despite that; however.

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ conjunction
fastän fast även om
Despite the fact that; although.

thought /θoːt/ /θɑt/ /θɒt/ /θɔt/ /θɔːt/ thoughts n
tanke
(countable) Representation created in the mind without the use of one's faculties of vision, sound, smell, touch, or taste; an instance of thinking.
tanke fundering
(uncountable) The operation by which mental activity arise or are manipulated; the process of thinking; the agency by which thinking is accomplished.

thought experiment thought experiments n
tankeexperiment
(physics, philosophy) An attempt to solve a problem using the power of human imagination.

thought police thought police n
tankepolis
A group that aims to control what other people think.

thought-out more thought-out most thought-out adj
uttänkt
(chiefly, in combination) planned

thought-provoking more thought-provoking most thought-provoking adj
tankeväckande
Interesting in a way that challenges one's beliefs, attitudes, or perspective.

thought-world /ˈθɔːtwəːld/ thought-worlds n
tankevärld
The world as seen in terms of the attitudes, belief systems, assumptions etc. of a given society or people.

thoughtcrime /ˈθɔːtˌkɹaɪm/ thoughtcrimes n
krimtänk tankebrott
A crime committed by having unorthodox, unofficial, controversial or socially unacceptable thoughts.

thoughtful /ˈθɑtfəl/ /ˈθɔtfəl/ /ˈθɔːtfəl/ /ˈθɔːtfʊl/ more thoughtful most thoughtful adj
eftertänksam
Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.
omtänksam
Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others.

thoughtless /ˈθɑtləs/ /ˈθɑtlɪs/ /ˈθɔtləs/ /ˈθɔtlɪs/ /ˈθɔːtləs/ /ˈθɔːtlɪs/ more thoughtless most thoughtless adj
hänsynslös lättvindig
Marked by or showing lack of due thought or care; careless.
tanklös oreflekterad
Lacking thought or consideration.

thoughtlessly /ˈθɔt.lɪs.li/ more thoughtlessly most thoughtlessly adv
tanklöst
Done without thinking.

thousand /ˈθaʊz(ə)n(d)/ /ˈθaʊz(ə)nd/ [ˈθaʊ̯zn̩d] thousands numeral
tusen
A numerical value equal to 1,000 = 10 × 100 = 103 (1 E+3 exactly—in scientific E notation.)

thousandth /ˈθaʊzəndtθ/ /ˈθaʊzəndð/ /ˈθaʊzəntθ/ /ˈθaʊzənð/ /ˈθaʊzənθ/ adj
tusende
last in order of a series of a thousand; next after the nine hundred and ninety-ninth.

thrall /θɹɑl/ /θɹɔl/ /θɹɔːl/ thralls n
träl
One who is enslaved or under mind control.
träldom
(uncountable) The state of being under the control of another person.

thralldom /ˈθɹɔːl.dəm/ thralldoms n
träldom
A state of bondage, slavery, or subjugation to another person.

thrash /θɹæʃ/ v
ge stryk klå spöa spöa upp
To beat mercilessly.
klå spöa
To defeat utterly.

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] threads n
tema
tråd
A long, thin and flexible form of material, generally with a round cross-section, used in sewing, weaving or in the construction of string.
(computing) A unit of execution, lighter in weight than a process, usually sharing memory and other resources with other threads executing concurrently.
(Internet) A series of messages, generally grouped by subject, in which all messages except the first are replies to previous messages in the thread.

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] v
trä träda
(transitive) To put thread through.
passera träda
(transitive) To pass (through a narrow constriction or around a series of obstacles).
gänga passera trä träda
To screw on; to fit the threads of a nut on a bolt.

threat /ˈtɹɛt/ /ˈθɹet/ /θɹɛt/ threats n
hot
An expression of intent to injure or punish another.
An indication of potential or imminent danger.
A person or object that is regarded as a danger; a menace.

threaten /ˈθɹɛt.n̩/ v
hota
To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
To menace, or be dangerous.

threatening /ˈθɹɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/ more threatening most threatening adj
hotfull
Presenting a threat, posing a likely risk of harm.

three /fɹiː/ /θɹiː/ [t̪ɾ̪̊iː] [θɹi] [θɹ̥i] [θɹ̥ɪi] [θɾ̪̊i] [θɾ̪̊iː] [θɾ̪̊ɪi] threes n
trea tre
The digit/figure 3.
treåring
A person who is three years old.
trea
The playing card featuring three pips.

three /fɹiː/ /θɹiː/ [t̪ɾ̪̊iː] [θɹi] [θɹ̥i] [θɹ̥ɪi] [θɾ̪̊i] [θɾ̪̊iː] [θɾ̪̊ɪi] numeral
tre trea
A numerical value after two and before four. Represented in Arabic digits as 3; this many dots (•••).

three hundred /ˈθɹiː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈθɹiː ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
trehundra
The cardinal number occurring after two hundred ninety-nine and before three hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 300.

three o'clock n
klockan tre
(In both the 12-hour clock and the 24-hour clock) The start of the fourth hour of the day; 3:00 a.m. (03:00).

three of a kind n
triss tretal
(card games) A hand including three cards of the same rank.

three-dimensional more three-dimensional most three-dimensional adj
tredimensionell
(not comparable) Existing in three dimensions.
(comparable) Having depth, or the illusion of depth, as well as height and width.

three-fourths n
tre fjärdedelar
Three of four equal parts (3/4, ¾, 0.75).

three-headed /ˈθɹiːˌhɛdəd/ adj
trehövdad
Having three heads.

three-legged /ˈθɹiːlɛɡd/ /θɹiːˈlɛɡɪd/ adj
trebent
having three legs

three-quarter three-quarters n
trekvart
(rugby) A player positioned between the half-backs and the full-backs (properly a three-quarter back)

three-quarters /θɹiˈk(w)ɔɹtɚz/ /θɹiːˈkwɔːtəz/ n
trekvart
Three of four equal parts (3/4, ¾, 0.75).

three-wheeler three-wheelers n
trehjuling
A car, cycle or motorbike having three wheels.

threefold adj
trefaldig

threes n
treor
The age of three; three years old.
(poker slang) A pair of threes.

threesome /ˈθɹiːsəm/ threesomes n
trio
A group of three people or things.
trekant
An instance of sexual activity involving three people.

threonine threonines n
treonin
(amino acid) An essential amino acid C4H9NO3 found in most animal proteins.

thresh /θɹɛʃ/ v
tröska
(transitive, agriculture) To separate the grain from the straw or husks (chaff) by mechanical beating, with a flail or machinery, or by driving animals over them.

thresher /ˈθɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ threshers n
tröskverk
(agriculture) A modern farm machine for threshing grain, now a part of combine harvesters rather than a separate implement.

thresher shark thresher sharks n
rävhaj
Any of the species of sharks in the genus Alopias, three of which are extant.

threshing floor threshing floors n
loggolv
The floor of a threshing house or similar area where grain is threshed.

threshing sledge threshing sledges n
tröskvagn
A rectangular wooden plank designed to separate grain from chaff.

threshold /ˈθɹɛʃ(h)oʊld/ /ˈθɹɛʃ(h)əʊld/ [ˈθɹɛʃ(h)ɒʊɫd] thresholds n
tröskel
The lowermost part of a doorway that one crosses to enter; a sill.
tröskelvärde tröskel
(engineering) The quantitative point at which an action is triggered, especially a lower limit.
fribelopp tröskel
The wage or salary at which income tax becomes due.

threshold of originality thresholds of originality n
verkshöjd
(copyright) A threshold of creativity and originality that has to be met in order for a work to be considered a work of art and thus copyrightable.

thrice /θɹaɪs/ [θɾ̪̊äɪs] [θɾ̪̊ɑɪs] adv
tre gånger trefalt
(dated) Three times.

thrift /θɹɪft/ thrifts n
sparsamhet
(uncountable) The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).
trift
(countable) Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima.

thrift shop thrift shops n
second hand-affär second hand-butik
(US) A shop which sells mainly used goods (especially clothes) at low prices.

thrifty /ˈθɹɪfti/ thriftier thriftiest adj
sparsam
(dated) Thriving, prosperous, successful; (of an animal or plant) growing rapidly or vigorously.

thrill-seeker thrill-seekers n
spänningssökare
A person who enjoys thrilling situations, or who engages in dangerous sports

thriller /ˈθɹɪlə/ /ˈθɹɪlɚ/ thrillers n
rysare thriller
(film, literature) A suspenseful, sensational genre of story, book, play or film.

thrips thrips thripses n
trips
Any of the many small insects of the order Thysanoptera, especially those that attack useful plants.

thrive /θɹaɪv/ v
frodas
To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, to flourish.

throat /ˈθɹoʊt/ /ˈθɹəʊt/ throats n
hals strupe
The gullet or windpipe.
hals flaskhals
A narrow opening in a vessel.
strupe hals
The part of a chimney between the gathering, or portion of the funnel which contracts in ascending, and the flue.

throb /θɹɒb/ v
bulta dunka
(intransitive) To pound or beat rapidly or violently.

thrombocytopenia thrombocytopenias n
trombocytopeni
(hematology) An abnormally low number of platelets in the blood.

thrombosis /θɹɑmˈboʊsɪs/ /θɹɒmˈbəʊsɪs/ thromboses n
trombos
(pathology) The formation of thrombi in the blood vessels of a living organism, causing obstruction of the circulation.

thrombus thrombi n
blodpropp
(hematology, pathology) A blood clot formed from platelets and other elements that forms in a blood vessel in a living organism, and causes thrombosis or obstruction of the vessel at its point of formation or travel to other areas of the body.

throne [tɹoʊn] [θɹoʊn] [θɹəʊn] thrones n
tronen tron
(figuratively) Leadership, particularly the position of a monarch.
tron
(euphemism) A seat used for urination or defecation, such as a chamber pot, toilet, or the seat of an outhouse.
(Christianity) A member of an order of angels ranked above dominions and below cherubim.

throng /θɹɑŋ/ /θɹɒŋ/ /θɹɔŋ/ throngs n
mängd trängsel
A group of people crowded or gathered closely together.

throng /θɹɑŋ/ /θɹɒŋ/ /θɹɔŋ/ v
tränga sig in
(transitive) To crowd into a place, especially to fill it.

throttle /ˈθɹɑ.tl̩/ /ˈθɹɑ.təl/ /ˈθɹɒt.l̩/ /ˈθɹɔ.təl/ throttles n
gaspedal
spjäll strypventil
A valve that regulates the supply of fuel-air mixture to an internal combustion engine and thus controls its speed; a similar valve that controls the air supply to an engine.
The lever or pedal that controls this valve.

throttle /ˈθɹɑ.tl̩/ /ˈθɹɑ.təl/ /ˈθɹɒt.l̩/ /ˈθɹɔ.təl/ v
begränsa gasa minska gasen strypa gasen undertrycka öka gasen
strypa
(intransitive) To have the throat obstructed so as to be in danger of suffocation; to choke; to suffocate.

through /θɹu/ /θɹuː/ [θɾ̪̊ɵʉ] [θɾ̪̊ʊu] preposition
genom igenom
From one side of an opening to the other.
Entering, then later leaving.
Surrounded by (while moving).
By means of.

through and through adv
alltigenom fingerspets
Completely; entirely; fundamentally.

through ball through balls n
genomskärare
(soccer) A forward pass played between opposition defenders.

through-composed /θruːkəmˈpoʊzd/ /θruːkəmˈpəʊzd/ adj
genomkomponerad
(music) Of a song, composed so that each stanza may have different music, rather than the same being repeated for all of them.

throughout /θɹaʊt/ /θɹuˈʌʊt/ /θɹuːˈaʊt/ preposition
genom
In every part of; all through.

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ [θɾ̪̊oʊ] [θɾ̪̊əʊ] throws n
kast
The flight of a thrown object.
överkast
A piece of fabric used to cover a bed, sofa or other soft furnishing.

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ [θɾ̪̊oʊ] [θɾ̪̊əʊ] v
kasta tippa välta
(transitive) To eject or cause to fall off.
dreja
(transitive, ceramics) To make (a pot) by shaping clay as it turns on a wheel.
kasta
To twist two or more filaments of (silk, etc.) so as to form one thread; to twist together, as singles, in a direction contrary to the twist of the singles themselves; sometimes applied to the whole class of operations by which silk is prepared for the weaver.

throw away v
kasta bort
(transitive) To discard (trash, garbage, or the like), to toss out, to put in the trash.

throw down the gauntlet v
kasta handsken
(idiomatic) To issue a challenge.

throw in the towel v
kasta in handduken kasta yxan i sjön
(idiomatic) To quit; to give up.

throw the baby out with the bathwater /θɹoʊ ðə ˈbeɪbi aʊt wɪθ ðə ˈbæθwɔtɚ/ /θɹəʊ ðə ˈbeɪbi aʊt wɪð ðə ˈbɑːθwɔːtə(ɹ)/ v
kasta ut barnet med badvattnet
(idiomatic) To discard, especially inadvertently, something valuable while in the process of removing or rejecting something unwanted.

throw-in throw-ins n
inkast
(Australian rules football) A throw of the ball back into play by the boundary umpire. The umpire faces away from the players and throws it in over his or her shoulder (so as to clearly not favour either side by where exactly it's thrown).

throw-out throw-outs n
utkast
(soccer) An overarm throw of the ball from a goalkeeper.

throwable adj
kastbar

throwing /ˈθɹoʊ.ɪŋ/ /ˈθɹəʊ.ɪŋ/ throwings n
drejning
The process of making ceramic ware on the potter's wheel

thrush /θɹʌʃ/ thrushes n
torsk
trast
Any of numerous species of songbirds of the cosmopolitan family Turdidae, such as the song thrush, mistle thrush, bluebird, and American robin.

thrush nightingale thrush nightingales n
näktergal
Luscinia luscinia, a small passerine bird related to the common nightingale.

thrust /θɹʌst/ thrusts n
stöt
(fencing) An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.
anfall framstöt
A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
dragkraft
The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.
mål syfte
(figuratively) The primary effort; the goal.

thud /ˈθʌd/ thuds n
duns
The sound of a dull impact.

thug /ʈʰəɡ/ /θʌɡ/ thugs n
bandit bov gangster skurk
Someone with an intimidating and unseemly appearance and mannerisms, who treats others violently and roughly, often for hire.

thuja /ˈθu.d͡ʒə/ thujas n
tuja
A tree of the genus Thuja.

thulium /ˈθjuːliəm/ /ˈθuːliəm/ n
tulium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Tm) with atomic number 69: a fairly soft, easily workable metal with a bright silvery-gray lustre.

thumb /θʌm/ thumbs n
tumme
The short thick digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers.

thumb war thumb wars n
tumbrottning
(hand game) A children's game in which the two opponents interlock each other's right- or left-handed fingers, each attempting to hold down the other's thumb.

thumbnail /ˈθʌm.neɪl/ thumbnails n
tumnagel
The fingernail on the thumb.

thumbprint thumbprints n
tumavtryck
A print, mark or impression made by a thumb.

thumbtack /ˈθʌm.tæk/ thumbtacks n
häftstift
(North America) A small nail-like tack with a slightly rounded head that can be pressed into place with light pressure from the thumb; used for hanging light articles on a wall or noticeboard.

thump /θʌmp/ thumps n
dunk
A blow that produces a muffled sound.
The sound of such a blow; a thud.

thump /θʌmp/ v
dunka
(transitive, mainly, _, UK) To hit (someone or something) as if to make a thump.
(intransitive) To throb with a muffled rhythmic sound.

thunder /ˈθʌndə/ /ˈθʌndɚ/ thunders n
åska dunder (åsk) smäll dån muller åskdån
The loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt.
dån muller mullrande åskdån åskmuller
A deep, rumbling noise resembling thunder.

thunder /ˈθʌndə/ /ˈθʌndɚ/ v
dundra dåna åska
(intransitive) To make a noise like thunder.

thunder god thunder gods n
åskgud
A god associated with thunder.

thunderbird /ˈθʌndə.bɜːd/ /ˈθʌndɚ.bɝd/ thunderbirds n
åskfågel
(mythology) A mythological bird, often associated with stormy weather, especially in various indigenous North American mythologies.

thunderbolt /ˈθʌndə(ɹ)ˌboʊlt/ thunderbolts n
tordön vigg åskknall
A flash of lightning accompanied by a crash of thunder.

thundercloud thunderclouds n
åskmoln
(meteorology) A large, dark cloud, usually a cumulonimbus, charged with electricity and producing thunder and lightning; a storm cloud.

thunderstorm /ˈθʌn.dəˌstɔːm/ /ˈθʌn.dɚˌstɔɹm/ thunderstorms n
åskväder åska
A storm consisting of thunder and lightning produced by a cumulonimbus, usually accompanied with heavy rain, wind, and sometimes hail; and in rarer cases sleet, freezing rain, or snow.

thus /ˈðʌs/ adv
så sålunda på detta vis såhär
(manner) In this way or manner.
sålunda således alltså följaktligen
(conjunctive) As a result.

thus far adv
dittills hittills
So far, hitherto.

thwack /θwæk/ v
smälla
To hit (someone or something) hard, especially with a flat implement or a stick; to thrash, to whack.

thwart /θwɔɹt/ /θwɔːt/ thwarts n
toft
(nautical) A seat across a boat on which a rower may sit.

thwart /θwɔɹt/ /θwɔːt/ v
hindra
(transitive) To cause to fail; to frustrate, to prevent.

thy /ðaɪ/ determiner
din ditt dina
(archaic, dialectal, literary) : that which belongs to thee; which belongs to you (singular).

thylacine /ˈθailəsiːn/ thylacines n
pungvarg tasmansk tiger tasmansk varg
A carnivorous marsupial (†Thylacinus cynocephalus) which was native to Tasmania, now extinct.

thyme /taɪm/ thymes n
timjan
Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus, such as the garden thyme, Thymus vulgaris, a warm, pungent aromatic, that is much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.

thymus /ˈθaɪməs/ thymi thymuses n
bräss tymus thymus
(anatomy, immunology) A ductless gland, consisting mainly of lymphatic tissue, located behind the top of the breastbone. It is most active during puberty, after which it shrinks in size. It plays an important role in the development of the immune system and produces lymphocytes.

thyristor thyristors n
tyristor
(electronics) A semiconductor diode having an extra "gate" terminal to switch it on.

thyroid gland thyroid glands n
sköldkörtel tyreoidea
(anatomy) A large butterfly-shaped endocrine gland situated on the front of the neck that produces various hormones.

thyroiditis thyroidites thyroiditides thyroiditises n
sköldkörtelinflammation tyreoidit
(pathology) Inflammation of the thyroid gland.

thyroxine /θaɪˈrɑksiːn/ /θaɪˈrɑksɪn/ thyroxines n
tyroxin
(hormone) A hormone (an iodine derivative of tyrosine), produced by the thyroid gland, that regulates cell metabolism and growth.

thyrsus /ˈθɚsəs/ /ˈθɜːsəs/ thyrsi n
thyrsos thyrsosstav
A staff topped with a conical ornament, carried by Bacchus or his followers.

tiara /tiˈæɹə/ /tiˈɑɹə/ /tiˈɑːɹə/ tiaras n
påvekrona
The three-tiered papal crown.
diadem
An ornamental coronet.

tibialis tibiales n
skenbensmuskel
Either of two muscles that attach to the tibia.

tic /tɪk/ tics n
ryckning tic
(neurology) A sudden, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization.
(by extension) Something that is done or produced habitually or characteristically.

tic-tac-toe n
luffarschack tre i rad tripp trapp trull
(games) A game in which two players take turns placing circles and crosses on a 3x3 grid and attempt to obtain three of the same symbols in a straight line.

tick /tɪk/ ticks n
fästing
A tiny woodland arachnid of the suborder Ixodida.
tick
A relatively quiet but sharp sound generally made repeatedly by moving machinery.
bock
A mark on any scale of measurement; a unit of measurement.
(Australian, NZ, British, Irish) A mark (✓) made to indicate agreement, correctness or acknowledgement.

tick /tɪk/ v
ticka
To make a clicking noise similar to the movement of the hands in an analog clock.

tick bite tick bites n
fästingbett

tick off v
bocka av
(sometimes, metaphorical) To sign with a tick.
läxa upp
(British, AU, transitive, historically, _, US) To reprimand.

tick-borne encephalitis n
TBE fästingburen encefalit fästingburen hjärninflammation
(pathology) A viral infectious disease of the central nervous system borne by ticks, which most often manifests as meningitis, encephalitis, or meningoencephalitis.

ticket /ˈtɪkət/ /ˈtɪkɪt/ tickets n
biljett
A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, etc.
A pass entitling the holder to board a train, a bus, a plane, or other means of transportation
biljett bot
A citation for a traffic violation.

ticket inspector ticket inspectors n
biljettkontrollant
A person who checks that passengers on a train etc have a valid ticket, and marks it so that it cannot be used again.

ticket machine ticket machines n
biljettautomat
(travel) A machine that prints tickets automatically after the customer determines the destination and pays for it.

ticket office ticket offices n
biljettkontor
An office or booth where tickets may be purchased to allow admittance or for travel.

tickle /ˈtɪkl̩/ v
kittla killa
(transitive) To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter, pleasure and twitching.
(transitive) To unexpectedly touch or stroke delicately in a manner which causes displeasure or withdrawal.

ticklish /ˈtɪk(ə)lɪʃ/ more ticklish most ticklish adj
kittlig
Sensitive or susceptible to being tickled.

tidal wave /ˈtaɪdəlweɪv/ tidal waves n
flodvåg
A large and sudden rise and fall in the tide.
(proscribed) A large, sudden inundation of water from the storm surge, or waves of that surge; a sudden surge of river water.
flodvåg tidvattenvåg tidvattensvåg tsunami
(proscribed) A large, sudden, and disastrous wave of water caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean; a tsunami. (See Usage notes below.)

tiddlywinks /ˈtɪdliˌwɪŋks/ /ˈtɪdlɪ-/ /ˈtɪdəlɪwɪŋks/ n
loppspel
(also, attributively) A competitive game in which the objective is to flick as many small discs (each called a tiddlywink or wink) as possible into a container (the pot) by pressing on their edges with a larger disc (a shooter or squidger), causing them to jump up from the surface on which they are placed.

tide /taɪd/ [tʰaːd] [tʰɑe̯d] tides n
ström
tidvatten
The periodic change of the sea level, particularly when caused by the gravitational influence of the sun and the moon.

tidiness tidinesses n
ordning
The quality of being tidy.

tiding /ˈtaɪdɪŋ/ tidings n
budskap nyheter tidender
(archaic, or, literary, usually, in the plural) news; new information

tie /taɪ/ ties n
remi oavgjort resultat
A necktie (item of clothing consisting of a strip of cloth tied around the neck). See also bow tie, black tie.
bindebåge
(music) A curved line connecting two notes of the same pitch denoting that they should be played as a single note with the combined length of both notes.

tie /taɪ/ v
binda
(transitive) To attach or fasten (one thing to another) by string or the like.

tie clip tie clips n
slipshållare slipsklämma
A clip used to fasten the front and back parts of a tie.

tie-dye /ˈtaɪˌdaɪ/ tie-dyes n
knytbatik
(countable) A shirt that has been tie-dyed.

tie-dye /ˈtaɪˌdaɪ/ v
knytbatik
To tie strings around (fabric or clothing) and then dye it, in such a manner that the tied parts do not get colored.

tiebreaker /ˈtaɪˌbɹeɪkɚ/ tiebreakers n
tiebreak
Something that is used to pick a winner from a tied situation.

tiepin tiepins n
slipsnål
A tie tack, a pin or stud used to secure a tie to the shirt.

tier /ˈtɪə/ /ˈtɪɚ/ tiers n
lager skikt
A row or range, especially one at a higher or lower level than another.

tiger /ˈtaɪɡə/ /ˈtaɪɡɚ/ [ˈtʌɪɡɚ] n
tiger
Panthera tigris, a large predatory mammal of the cat family, indigenous to Asia.

tiger cub tiger cubs n
tigerunge
A young tiger.

tiger lily tiger lilies n
tigerlilja
A bulbous flowering plant, Lilium lancifolium, with a large spectacular flower and an edible bulb.

tiger prawn tiger prawns n
tigerräka
A large marine crustacean, Penaeus monodon, widely reared for food

tiger shark tiger sharks n
tigerhaj
A large shark, Galeocerdo cuvier, of wide warm-water distribution, that hunts alone and has dark stripes across its back.

tight /taɪt/ tighter tightest adj
snäv
Firmly held together; compact; not loose or open.

tight ship tight ships n
strikt regemente
(idiomatic) A well-organized and highly disciplined organization.

tight-fitting more tight-fitting most tight-fitting adj
åtsittande
(of clothing) Snug, skintight.

tighten one's belt v
dra åt svångremmen
(figuratively) To be more frugal; to make difficult economic savings due to a lowering of expected income.

tightrope tightropes n
lina
A tightly stretched rope or cable on which acrobats perform high above the ground.

tightrope walker tightrope walkers n
lindansare
An acrobat who practices tightrope walking.

tights /taɪts/ n
strumpbyxor tajts
A close-fitting, sheer or non-sheer skin-tight garment worn principally by women and girls that covers the body completely from the waist down, usually including the feet.
trikåer
(dance) A similar, non-sheer garment worn by dancers of either sex, especially by ballet dancers.

tigon /ˈtaɪɡən/ tigons n
tigon
A cross between a male tiger and a lioness.

tigress /ˈtaɪ.ɡɹəs/ /ˈtaɪ.ɡɹɪs/ tiger tigresses n
tigerhona tigrinna
A female tiger; a she-tiger.

tilde /ˈtɪldi/ /ˈtɪldə/ tildes n
tilde
A diacritical mark (˜) placed above a letter to modify its pronunciation, such as by palatalization in Spanish words or nasalization in Portuguese words.
The grapheme of character ~.

tile /taɪl/ /ˈtaɪ.əl/ tiles n
taktegel kakel
A regularly-shaped slab of clay or other material, affixed to cover or decorate a surface, as in a roof-tile, glazed tile, stove tile, carpet tile, etc.

tiler tilers n
plattsättare taktäckare tegeltäckare
A person who sets tiles.

till /tɪl/ conjunction
till tills
Until, until the time that.

till /tɪl/ preposition
tills
Until; to, up to; as late as (a given time).

till /tɪl/ v
plöja
(transitive) To work or cultivate or plough (soil); to prepare for growing vegetation and crops.

till death do us part adv
tills döden skiljer oss åt
(duration, idiomatic) Until death separates us; a common phrase said between the bride and the groom at a Christian wedding, indicating commitment to their union.

tiller /ˈtɪlə/ tillers n
jordfräs
A machine that mechanically tills the soil.
rorkult
(nautical) The handle of the rudder which the helmsman holds to steer the boat, a piece of wood or metal extending forward from the rudder over or through the transom. Generally attached at the top of the rudder.

tilt /tɪlt/ v
luta
(transitive) To slope or incline (something); to slant. [1590]

tilt at windmills v
slåss mot väderkvarnar
(intransitive) To attack imaginary enemies.

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ [ˈtɪˑmˌbəː] [ˈtɪˑmˌbɚː] interjection
timmer
Used by loggers to warn others that a tree being felled is falling.

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ [ˈtɪˑmˌbəː] [ˈtɪˑmˌbɚː] timbers n
trä
(uncountable) Trees in a forest regarded as a source of wood.
timmer virke
(outside, North America, uncountable) Wood that has been pre-cut and is ready for use in construction.

timber rafting n
flottning fastflottning flottläggning timmerflotte
A log transportation method in which logs are tied together into rafts and drifted or pulled across a water body or down a flatter river.

timbre /tɛ̃bɹ(ə)/ /ˈtæm.bə/ /ˈtæm.bɚ/ /ˈtɪm.bə/ /ˈtɪm.bɚ/ timbres n
klangfärg timbre klang
The quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume.

time /taɪm/ /tɑɪm/ /tɜːm/ [tʰaɪ̯m] [tʰɑe̯m] times n
tid
(uncountable) The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.
(countable) The measurement under some system of region of day or moment.
tid gång tidpunkt
(countable) A measurement of a quantity of time; a numerical or general indication of a length of progression.
dags tid
(countable) A particular moment or hour; the appropriate moment or hour for something (especially with prepositional phrase or imperfect subjunctive).
gång
(countable) An instance or occurrence.
tid tidpunkt
(uncountable) The duration of time of a given day that has passed; the moment, as indicated by a clock or similar device.

time /taɪm/ /tɑɪm/ /tɜːm/ [tʰaɪ̯m] [tʰɑe̯m] v
ta tid på tajma tidsinställa
To regulate as to time; to accompany, or agree with, in time of movement.

time after time adv
gång efter annan gång på gång om och om igen
Again and again; repeatedly; every time; always.

time and again adv
gång på gång gång efter annan
Often; repeatedly.

time and time again adv
gång på gång om och om igen
Often; repeatedly.

time bomb time bombs n
tidsinställd bomb
A bomb that has a mechanism such that detonation can be preset to a particular time.
(metaphorically) A situation that threatens to have disastrous consequences at some future time.

time capsule time capsules n
tidskapsel
A sealed container, buried at a specific location, that contains records of contemporary life, to be rediscovered in the distant future.

time dilation time dilations n
tidsdilatation
(physics) The slowing of the passage of time experienced by objects in motion relative to an observer; measurable only at relativistic speeds.

time flies phraseologicalUnit
tiden flyger timmen flyger
(idiomatic) Time passes quickly.

time flies when you're having fun proverb
tiden går fort när man har roligt
Time seems to pass more quickly when one is enjoying oneself.

time frame /ˈtaɪmˌfɹeɪm/ /ˈtɑemˌfɹeɪm/ /ˈtɜːmˌfɹeɪm/ time frames n
tidsram
The period of time during which something is expected to occur, or does occur.

time heals all wounds proverb
tiden läker alla sår
Negative feelings eventually fade away.

time immemorial times immemorial n
urminnes tider
(countable, uncountable) Time that extends beyond memory or record.

time interval time intervals n
tidsintervall
A period of time with fixed, well-defined limits.

time is money proverb
tid är pengar
Money is wasted (in lost wages, missed opportunities, etc.) when a person's time is not used productively; time is valuable and should not be wasted.

time machine time machines n
tidsmaskin
(chiefly, science fiction) A hypothetical device used to travel into the past or the future.

time of arrival times of arrival n
ankomsttid
The time when an airplane, or other public conveyance, is scheduled to arrive.

time of departure times of departure n
avgångstid
The time when an airplane or other public conveyance is scheduled to depart.

time off n
ledighet
(idiomatic, business, human resources) A period of time where one is not required to work.

time period time periods n
tidsperiod
The length of time during which an activity occurs or a condition remains. It may be measured either in seconds or in millions of years, depending upon the nature of the activity or condition being considered.

time scale time scales n
tidsskala
A series of events used as a rough measure of duration.

time signal time signals n
tidssignal
A visible, audible, mechanical, or electronic signal used as a reference to determine the time of day.

time signature time signatures n
taktbeteckning tempobeteckning
(music) A symbol or numerical sign placed on a stave to indicate the meter; in the case of a numerical time signature, the numerator is the number of beats per bar, the denominator represents the value of each beat

time travel n
tidsresa
(chiefly, science fiction) Travel to the past or the future, typically by means of a time machine or a wormhole.

time trial time trials n
tempolopp
(cycling, motor racing) An unpaced race in which riders or teams leaving at regular intervals are timed over a preset course or distance, the winner being the rider or team to finish in the fastest time.

time will tell phraseologicalUnit
den som lever får se tiden får utvisa
(idiomatic) Events and outcomes cannot be known beforehand.

time zone time zones n
tidszon
A range of longitudes where a common standard time is used.

time-consuming more time-consuming most time-consuming adj
tidskrävande tidsödande
Using significant amounts of time, especially in an unwanted and sometimes unwarranted manner.

time-honored more time-honored most time-honored adj
beprövad
(American spelling) Honored because of great age, or long usage.

time-lapse /ˈtaɪmˌlæps/ adj
intervallfotografering tidsförkortning
(photography) Of or relating to a technique in which exposures are taken at fewer intervals than usual so that, on playback, a naturally slow process may be viewed at an accelerated pace.

time-out /ˈtaɪm.aʊt/ time-outs n
time-out timeout
(sports) A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc.
time-out timeout vilopaus
(childish) A break from a tense, heated or stressful situation (often enforced, sometimes as a disciplinary measure); a cooling-off period.
tidsgräns
(communication) The abortion of an incomplete task after a time limit considered long enough for it to end normally.

time-sharing n
andelslägenhet
(business, real estate) The joint ownership or lease of a property by multiple people who can only use it for specified periods every year, or every other year.

time-traveller time-travellers n
tidsresenär
One who engages in time travel.

timeless more timeless most timeless adj
tidlös
Not decreasing over time in quality and appeal.

timelessness /ˈtaɪmləsnəs/ /ˈtaɪmlɪsnɪs/ /ˈtʰaɪ̯mlɪ̈snɪ̈s/ timelessnesses n
tidlöshet
The property of being timeless.

timeliness timelinesses n
läglighet lämplighet
The state of being timely.

timepoint timepoints n
tidpunkt

timer /ˈtaɪmɚ/ timers n
timer
A device used to measure amounts of time.

times /taɪmz/ /tɑemz/ /tɜːmz/ preposition
gånger
(mathematics) multiplied by

timesaving more timesaving most timesaving adj
tidsbesparande

timeserver /ˈtʌɪmˌsəːvə/ timeservers n
kappvändare myglare opportunist väderhane ögontjänare
A person who conforms to current opinions, especially for reasons of personal advantage; an opportunist. [from 16th c.]
tidsserver tidssignal
(computing) A device, node or program that transmits the correct time to clients in a network.

timetable /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ timetables n
tidtabell tidsschema
A tabular schedule of events with the times at which they occur, especially times of arrivals and departures.

timetable /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ v
planera in
(transitive) To arrange a specific time for (an event, a class, etc).

timeworn /ˈtaɪm.wɔɹn/ more timeworn most timeworn adj
utnött
Showing the effects of wear due to long use.

timid /ˈtɪmɪd/ timider timidest adj
timid blyg försagd
Lacking in courage or confidence.

timidly more timidly most timidly adv
försagt
In a timid manner.

timing /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ timings n
tajming tidsstämpel
(countable, uncountable) The regulation of the pace of e.g. an athletic race, the speed of an engine, the delivery of a joke, or the occurrence of a series of events.
tidpunkt
(countable, uncountable) The time when something happens.

timing belt timing belts n
kamrem
A part of an internal combustion engine that controls the timing of the engine's valves.

tin /tɪn/ [tʰɪn] tins n
tenn
(uncountable) A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn.
konservburk konserv
(NZ, AU, South African, Irish, British, countable) An airtight container, made of tin or another metal, used to preserve food, or hold a liquid or some other product.

tin plate tin plates n
bleck bleckplåt
A thin sheet of steel coated with tin to prevent rusting; used to make cans etc.

tin snips n
plåtsax

tin soldier tin soldiers n
tennsoldat
A toy soldier made out of tin.

tin-plate v
förtenna
(transitive) To coat (something, especially steel sheet) with tin, either by dipping or electroplating.

tinamou /ˈtɪ.nəˌmuː/ tinamous n
tinamo
Any of the birds belonging to the South American family Tinamidae, the only family in the order Tinamiformes. They are related to the ratites, together with which they form the superorder Paleognathae.

tincture /ˈtɪŋ(k)tʃə/ /ˈtɪŋ(k)t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɪŋktjʊə/ tinctures n
tinktur
(heraldry) A hue or pattern used in the depiction of a coat of arms; namely, a colour, fur, or metal.
(pharmacy) A medicine consisting of one or more substances dissolved in ethanol or some other solvent.

tinder /ˈtɪn.də/ /ˈtɪn.dɚ/ tinders n
fnöske
Small dry sticks and finely-divided fibrous matter etc., used to help light a fire.

tinderbox tinderboxes n
elddon fnöskdosa
(historical) A small container containing flint, steel, and tinder (dry, finely-divided fibrous matter), once used to help kindle a fire.
krutdurk
(figurative) A potentially dangerous situation.

tine /taɪn/ tines n
tand
A spike or point on an implement or tool, especially a prong of a fork or a tooth of a comb.
tagg
A small branch, especially on an antler or horn.

tinfoil tinfoils n
stanniol
(informal) aluminium foil

tinfoil hat tinfoil hats n
foliehatt
A piece of headgear made from one or more sheets of tin foil, aluminium foil, or other similar material, especially when worn in the belief that it shields the brain from electromagnetic fields, or against mind control and/or mind reading.

tinfoil hatter tinfoil hatters n
foliehatt
(slang, pejorative) One who believes in and/or propagates conspiracy theories; a conspiracy theorist.

tinker /ˈtɪŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɪŋkɚ/ tinkers n
kittelflickare förtennare kopparslagare
An itinerant tinsmith and mender of household utensils made of metal.
löskefolk rackare resande tattare
(dated, chiefly, British, and, Irish, offensive) A member of the Irish Traveller community or of other itinerant groups. A gypsy.
rackare
(usually with "little") A mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster.

tinker /ˈtɪŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɪŋkɚ/ v
mixtra joxa knåpa mecka meka
(ambitransitive) To fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it, especially in an experimental or unskilled manner.

tinkle /ˈtɪŋkəl/ tinkles n
pling
A light metallic sound, resembling the tinkling of bells or wind chimes.

tinnitus /tɪˈnaɪ.təs/ /ˈtɪn.ə.təs/ /ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs/ tinnituses n
tinnitus öronsusning
(pathology) The perception of noise, such as a ringing or beating sound, which has no external source.

tinsel /ˈtɪns(ə)l/ /ˈtɪnsəl/ tinsels n
glitter
A thin, shiny foil for ornamental purposes which is of a material made of metal or resembling metal; especially, narrow glittering strips of such a material, often strung on to thread, and traditionally at Christmastime draped on Christmas trees, hung from balustrades or ceilings, or wrapped around objects as a decoration.

tinsmith tinsmiths n
plåtslagare bleckslagare
A person who makes or repairs things with tin or similar alloys.

tiny /ˈtaɪni/ tinier tiniest adj
pytteliten jätteliten
Very small.

tip /tɪp/ tips n
spets
The extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil. [from 15th c.]
dricks drickspengar
A gratuity; a small amount of money left for a bartender, waiter, taxi driver or other servant as a token of appreciation. [from mid-18th c.]
tips
A piece of private or secret information, especially imparted by someone with expert knowledge about sporting odds, business performance etc. [from mid-19th c.]
råd
A piece of advice.
soptipp tipp
(UK, Australia, New Zealand) An area or a place for dumping something, such as rubbish or refuse, as from a mine; a heap (see tipple); a dump. [from 19th c.]

tip /tɪp/ v
dricksa
To give a small gratuity to, especially to an employee of someone who provides a service. [from early 18th c.]
tipsa
To give a piece of private information to; to inform (someone) of a clue, secret knowledge, etc. [from late 19th c.]
tippa
(ergative) (To cause) to be, or come to be, in a tilted or sloping position; (to cause) to become unbalanced. [from 17th c.]

tip of the iceberg /ˈtɪp əv ði ˈaɪsbɝɡ/ /ˈtɪp əv ðiː ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ tips of icebergs tips of the icebergs n
toppen av ett isberg toppen av isberget
(idiomatic) A small indication of a larger possibility; the first part encountered of a problem that is much bigger than it seems.

tip one's hand v
försäga
(figurative) To inadvertently reveal any secret, particularly a secret that puts one at an advantage or disadvantage.

tip one's hat v
ta av sig hatten
To briefly remove or tap one's hat as a gesture of greeting, deference, or respect.

tip over v
tippa
(ergative) (to cause) to topple over and fall

tipple /ˈtɪpəl/ v
utskänka
To sell alcoholic liquor by retail. [from earlier 16th c.]
supa
(ambitransitive) To drink too much alcohol. [from mid-16th c.]
pimpla dricka
(intransitive) To drink alcohol regularly or habitually, but not to excess.

tipsy /ˈtɪp.si/ tipsier tipsiest adj
dragen lätt berusad salongsberusad
(informal, slang) Slightly drunk, fuddled, staggering, foolish as a result of drinking alcoholic beverages.

tiptoe /ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/ /ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/ [ˈtʰɪpˌtʰoʊ̯] [ˈtʰɪpˌtʰəʊ̯] tiptoes n
tåspets
(usually, in the plural) The tip of the toe.

tiptoe /ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/ /ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/ [ˈtʰɪpˌtʰoʊ̯] [ˈtʰɪpˌtʰəʊ̯] v
gå på tå
(intransitive) To walk quietly with only the tips of the toes touching the ground. [from late 14th C.]

tiramisu /ˌtɪɹəmiˈsu/ /ˌtɪɹəmɪˈsuː/ /ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/ tiramisus n
tiramisu
An Italian semifreddo dessert, originally from Veneto, made from ladyfinger biscuits, cocoa, mascarpone cheese, Marsala wine, eggs (or sometimes cream), sugar and espresso coffee.

tire /ˈtaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/ /ˈtɑːɚ/ /ˈtʌɪ̯ɚ/ [ˈtʰaɪ̯ɚ] v
tröttna bli trött
(intransitive) To become sleepy or weary.
trötta
(transitive) To make sleepy or weary.
tröttna bli trött
(intransitive) To become bored or impatient (with).

tire iron tire irons n
däckavtagare
A tool used for installing or removing an automotive wheel, in the form of bar made of strong metal, with a chisel end for prying off the hubcap and a socket wrench end for loosening or tightening lug nuts.

tire out v
trötta ut
To make someone tired; to exhaust.

tired [ˈtajəd] [ˈtaɪ̯əd] [ˈtaɪ̯ɚd] [ˈtæ̞ːəd] [ˈtɑjəd] more tired most tired tireder tiredest adj
trött
In need of some rest or sleep.

tiredness tirednesses n
trötthet
The state of being tired.

tissue /ˈtɪs.juː/ /ˈtɪʃ.(j)u/ /ˈtɪʃ.u/ tissues n
vävnad
Thin, woven, gauze-like fabric.
(biology) A group of cells (along with their extracellular matrix if any) that are similar in origin and function together to do a specific job.
näsduk pappersnäsduk
A sheet of absorbent paper, especially one that is made to be used as tissue paper, toilet paper or a handkerchief.

tit /tɪt/ tits n
tutte patte bröst
(slang, vulgar, chiefly, in the plural) A person's breast or nipple.
tutte patte bröst bröstvårta
(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, slang, derogatory) A police officer; a "tithead".

tit for tat /ˈtɪt fə(ɹ) ˈtæt/ /ˈtɪt fɚ ˈtæt/ /ˈtɪt fɝ ˈtæt/ tit for tats n
öga för öga
(idiomatic) Equivalent retribution; an act of returning exactly what one gets; an eye for an eye.

tit fuck tit fucks n
bröstknull spanskt
(sexuality, vulgar) The stimulation of the penis by someone's breasts, usually until the point of ejaculation.

titan /ˈtaɪtən/ titans n
bjässe
Something or someone of very large stature, greatness, or godliness.

titan arum titan arums n
jätteknölkalla
Amorphophallus titanum, an aroid native to Sumatra

titanium /taɪˈteɪni.əm/ /tɪˈteɪni.əm/ titaniums n
titan
A chemical element, atomic number 22; it is a strong, corrosion-resistant transition metal, used to make light alloys for aircraft etc.

titanium dioxide titanium dioxides n
titandioxid
(chemistry) a brilliant white powder, TiO2, used as a pigment, and in sunblock, toothpaste and cosmetics

tithe /taɪð/ tithes n
tionde
(historical) The tenth part of the increase arising from the profits of land and stock, allotted to the clergy for their support, as in England, or devoted to religious or charitable uses.

titian /ˈtɪʃən/ more titian most titian adj
tizianröd
Of a bright auburn colour, tinted with gold, especially in reference to hair.

titian /ˈtɪʃən/ titians n
tizianrött
A bright auburn colour, tinted with gold.

titin /ˈtaɪtɪn/ n
titin
(protein) A protein important in the contraction of striated muscle tissues.

title /ˈtaɪ.təl/ titles n
titel
An appellation given to a person or family to signify either veneration, official position, social rank, the possession of assets or properties, or a professional or academic qualification. See also Category:Titles
A section or division of a subject, as of a law or a book.

title /ˈtaɪ.təl/ v
titulera
(transitive) To assign a title to; to entitle.

title page title pages n
titelsida
The page, near the front of a book, that gives its title and, normally, its author and publisher.

titled adj
betitlad titulerad

titmouse /ˈtɪtmaʊs/ titmice titmouses n
mes tita
Any small passerine bird of the family Paridae, which are found in the woods of the Northern Hemisphere and of Africa.

titter /ˈtɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɪtɚ/ [ˈtɪɾɚ] v
fnissa fnittra
To laugh or giggle in a somewhat subdued or restrained way, as from nervousness or poorly-suppressed amusement.

tmesis /t(ə)ˈmiːsɪs/ /ˈmiːsɪs/ tmeses n
tmesis
(prosody) The insertion of one or more words between the components of a compound word.

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ /tʊ/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] [tʰʉː] [ɾə] [ɾʊ] adv
till

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ /tʊ/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] [tʰʉː] [ɾə] [ɾʊ] particle
att
A particle used for marking the following verb as an infinitive.
för att
(expressing purpose) In order to.

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ /tʊ/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] [tʰʉː] [ɾə] [ɾʊ] preposition
för
till
Indicating destination: In the direction of, so as to arrive at.
Denotes the end of a range.
till med mot upphöjt till åt
(arithmetic) Used to indicate that the preceding term is to be raised to the power of the following value; indicates exponentiation.
i
(time) Preceding the next hour.

to a T
på pricken
(idiomatic) Precisely; exactly; perfectly; with great attention to detail.

to all intents and purposes
i allt väsentligt praktiskt taget så gott som
(idiomatic, British) For every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect; practically speaking.

to and fro adv
av och an fram och tillbaka fram och åter hit och dit
Back and forth; with a reciprocating motion.

to arms
i gevär
Used to order an attack, a summons to war or battle.

to be continued phraseologicalUnit
fortsättning följer
(writing, television) Used at the end of an episode of a serial publication or program to indicate that the story continues in the next episode.

to be honest phraseologicalUnit
för att vara ärlig ska jag vara ärlig
(idiomatic) Frankly, honestly.

to begin with adv
inledningsvis till att börja med
initially, at first, at the very start
till att börja med
in the first place

to boot adv
dessutom därtill till på köpet
(idiomatic, informal) in addition, besides, also.

to date
till dags dato
(idiomatic) Until now; until the present time.

to death
ihjäl till leda
(degree, hyperbole) To a great degree; to the greatest degree possible, to excess.

to each his own proverb
smaken är som baken – delad
Every person is entitled to his or her personal preferences and tastes.

to err is human proverb
att fela är mänskligt det är mänskligt att fela
Everyone makes mistakes.

to go adj
ta med
(idiomatic) Served in a package or takeout container so as to be taken away from a restaurant rather than eaten on the premises.
kvar
(idiomatic) Remaining. To finish. (In a group of events or items) belonging to the subgroup that have not passed or have not been finished or have not been addressed yet.

to one's heart's content adv
av hjärtans lust
(idiomatic) Until satisfied; as much as is wished.

to one's knowledge
så vitt jag vet
To the extent of one's limited knowledge of the facts.

to say the least adv
milt sagt
(idiom) Used to suggest an understatement.

to scale
skalenlig
Drawn, designed or constructed such that each dimension has the same proportion to the original.

to some extent
till viss del
Partly; in part.

to taste
efter behag
(cooking) Depending on personal taste.

to the core
alltigenom fingerspets in i märgen
Completely, down to one's very essence.

to the day
på dagen
Of temporal measurements or comparisons: exactly; measured on the level of days, rather than more loosely by weeks, months etc.

to the letter adv
till punkt och pricka
(idiomatic) Literally, exactly, following the rules as written.

to the power of preposition
potens upphöjt till
(mathematics) Indicating an exponent.

to whom it may concern phraseologicalUnit
till dem det berör till dem det vederbör till den det berör till den det vederbör
Used as a formal salutation in a letter when the writer does not know who will read the letter.

to-do list to-do lists n
att-göra-lista
A list of errands and other tasks – often written on a piece of paper as a memory aid – that one needs or intends to accomplish.

toad /toʊd/ /təʊd/ toads n
padda
An amphibian, a kind of frog (order Anura) with shorter hindlegs and a drier, wartier skin, many in family Bufonidae.

toast /toʊst/ /təʉst/ /təʊst/ toasts n
rostat bröd skål
(countable, uncountable) Toasted bread.
skål
(countable) A proposed salutation (e.g. to say "cheers") while drinking alcohol.

toast /toʊst/ /təʉst/ /təʊst/ v
rosta
To lightly cook by browning via direct exposure to a fire or other heat source.
skåla
To engage in a salutation and/or accompanying raising of glasses while drinking alcohol in honor of someone or something.

toast rack toast racks n
toast rack
A rack designed to hold toasted bread, with a partition for each slice.

toaster /ˈtoʊstɚ/ /ˈtəʊstə/ toasters n
brödrost
An electrical device for toasting bread, English muffins, crumpets, etc.

toasty /ˈtoʊsti/ toastier toastiest adj
gosig
(colloquial) Pleasantly warm.

tobacco /təˈbæk.oʊ/ /təˈbæk.əʊ/ tobaccoes tobaccos n
tobak
(uncountable) Any plant of the genus Nicotiana.
(uncountable) Leaves of Nicotiana tabacum and some other species cultivated and harvested to make cigarettes, cigars, snuff, for smoking in pipes or for chewing.
(countable) A variety of tobacco.

tobacco pipe tobacco pipes n
pipa
A small, hand-held device in its simplest form consisting of a bowl and stem; used for inhaling the smoke of burning tobacco.

tobacconist tobacconists n
tobakist tobakshandlare
A person who sells tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, snuff and sundry items.

tobacconist's tobacconists' n
tobaksaffär
A shop that sells tobacco products.

toccata /təˈkɑːtə/ toccatas toccate n
toccata
(music) A piece of music (usually for a keyboard instrument) designed to emphasise the dexterity of the performer.

today /təˈdeɪ/ /tʊˈdeɪ/ [tʰəˈdeɪ] [tʰʉɾeɪː] [tʰʊˈdeɪ] adv
idag i dag
On the current day or date.
idag i dag nuförtiden nu för tiden
In the current era; nowadays; these days.

today /təˈdeɪ/ /tʊˈdeɪ/ [tʰəˈdeɪ] [tʰʉɾeɪː] [tʰʊˈdeɪ] todays n
idag i dag
A current day or date.

today's adj
dag
(literally) Relating to, or produced today.
Relating to, or produced in, the current historical period.

toddler /ˈtɑdlɚ/ /ˈtɒdlə/ toddlers n
småbarn koltbarn
A young child who has started walking but not fully mastered it, typically between one and three years old.

toe /toʊ/ /təʊ/ toes n
tå
An equivalent part in an animal.
(automotive) An alignment of the wheels of a road vehicle, either positive (toe in), meaning the wheels are closer together at the front than at the back, or negative (toe out), the other way round.

toe-poke toe-pokes n
tåpaj tåfjutt
(soccer) A kick to a football with the toe end of the boot.

toe-poke v
tåpaja
(soccer) To kick (the ball) with the toe end of the boot.

toenail /ˈtəʊˌneɪl/ toenails n
tånagel
The thin, horny, transparent plate covering the upper surface of the end of a toe.

toffee /ˈtɒfi/ /ˈtɔfi/ toffees n
gräddkola kola
(uncountable) A type of confectionery made by boiling sugar (or treacle, etc) with butter or milk, then cooling the mixture so that it becomes hard.
karamell kola
(countable) A small, individual piece of toffee.

tofu /ˈtoʊfu/ /ˈtəʊfuː/ tofus n
tofu
A protein-rich food made from curdled soy milk.

together /təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/ /tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ adv
tillsammans ihop
At the same time, in the same place; in close association or proximity.
Into one place; into a single thing; combined.

together with /tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ) wɪð/ /tʊˈɡɛðɚ wɪθ/ preposition
tillsammans med
With or in proximity to another person or thing.

togetherness togethernesses n
samhörighet samvaro
(uncountable) The state or quality of being together.

toil /tɔɪl/ /ˈtɔɪəl/ toils n
slit stret
Labour, work, especially of a grueling nature.

toil /tɔɪl/ /ˈtɔɪəl/ v
knoga slita streta
(intransitive) To labour; work.

toilet /ˈtɔɪ.lət/ /ˈtɔɪ.lɪt/ toilets n
toalett dass sc
(UK, AU, HK) A room or enclosed area containing a fixture used for urination and defecation (i.e. a toilet (sense 2)): a bathroom or water closet. [from 19th c.]
toalett toalettstol
A fixture used for urination and defecation, particularly one with a large bowl and ring-shaped seat which uses water to flush the waste material into a septic tank or sewer system. [from 19th c.]
(NZ) A small secondary lavatory having a fixture used for urination and defecation (i.e. a toilet (sense 2)) and sink but no bathtub or shower.
toalett
(now, historical, or, archaic) Personal grooming; the process of washing, dressing and arranging the hair. [from 17th c.]

toilet brush toilet brushes n
toaborste toalettborste
A brush used to clean a toilet (the appliance which accepts human waste).

toilet humour n
kiss och bajs-humor
(euphemistic) Scatological or vulgar language intended to be amusing.

toilet paper toilet papers n
toalettpapper toapapper
Paper, usually on a roll, to clean oneself after defecation, or to pat oneself dry after urination.

toilet roll toilet rolls n
toalettrulle toarulle
(UK) A roll of toilet paper.

toilet seat toilet seats n
toalettring toalettsits toaring toasits
The hinged, contoured seat with a hole in the middle, often with a hinged cover, of a toilet

toilet training /ˈtɔɪ.lət ˌtɹeɪn.ɪŋ/ toilet trainings n
toaletträning
The process of training a young child to use the toilet to relieve themselves.
The process of training a domesticated or pet animal to avoid urinating or defecating indoors and to use designated places instead.

toiletry /ˈtɔɪlɪtɹi/ toiletries n
toalettartikel
Any item used for personal hygiene or grooming.

toise /tɔɪz/ toises n
toise
(historical) A former French unit of length, corresponding to about 1.949 metres.

token /ˈtoʊkən/ /ˈtəʊkən/ tokens n
tecken bevis kännetecken
Something serving as an expression of something else.
pollett jetong nödmynt
A piece of stamped metal or plastic, etc., used as a substitute for money; a voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services.
minne minnesgåva
An object or disclosure to attest or authenticate the bearer or an instruction.
Something given or shown as a symbol or guarantee of authority or right; a sign of authenticity, of power, good faith.

tolerable /ˈtɑləɹəbl̩/ /ˈtɒləɹəbl̩/ more tolerable most tolerable adj
dräglig tolerabel
Capable of being borne, tolerated or endured; bearable or endurable.
dräglig acceptabel okej
Moderate in degree; mediocre; passable, acceptable or so-so.

tolerance /ˈtɑ.lə.ɹəns/ /ˈtɒl.ə.ɹəns/ /ˈtɔl.ə.ɹəns/ tolerances n
tolerans
(uncountable, obsolete) The ability to endure pain or hardship; endurance. [15th–19th c.]
(countable) The variation or deviation from a standard, especially the maximum permitted variation in an engineering measurement. [from 20th c.]
tolerans fördragsamhet
(uncountable) The ability or practice of tolerating; an acceptance of or patience with the beliefs, opinions or practices of others; a lack of bigotry. [from 18th c.]

tolerant /ˈtɑːləɹənt/ /ˈtɒləɹənt/ more tolerant most tolerant adj
tolerant
Tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something.

tolerate /ˈtɑ.lə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈtɒl.ə.ɹeɪt/ v
tolerera tåla
(transitive) To allow or permit without explicit approval, usually if it is perceived as negative.

toll /toɫ/ /toʊl/ /tɑl/ /tɒl/ /tɔl/ /təʊl/ [tʰɔwɫ] tolls n
vägavgift vägtull broavgift
A fee paid for some liberty or privilege, particularly for the privilege of passing over a bridge or on a highway, or for that of vending goods in a fair, market, etc.
kimning
The act or sound of ringing a bell, especially slowly, as with a church or cemetery bell.

toll /toɫ/ /toʊl/ /tɑl/ /tɒl/ /tɔl/ /təʊl/ [tʰɔwɫ] v
kimma
(ergative) To ring (a bell) slowly and repeatedly.
klämta
(figuratively) To make a sound as if made by a bell.

toluene /ˈtɑl.ju.in/ /ˈtɒl.juː.iːn/ toluenes n
toluen metylbensen
(organic compound) A colourless, inflammable liquid hydrocarbon, methylbenzene, CH3.C6H5, used as a solvent, in high-octane fuels and in the production of many chemical compounds.

tom /tɑm/ /tɒm/ toms n
hankatt
The intact male of the domesticated cat.
hane
The male of certain other animals.
hängpuka tom
(obsolete) The jack of trumps in the card game gleek.

tomato /təˈmeɪ.toʊ/ /təˈmɑː.təʊ/ /ʈoˈmæʈo/ [-ma-] [tʰəˈme(ː)to(ː)] [tʰəˈmeɪɾo] [tʰɵ-] tomatoes n
tomat
A widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit.

tomato juice tomato juices n
tomatjuice
Juice made from tomatoes. In modern use, this usually refers to the comminuted flesh and juice of cooked tomatoes, prepared commercially.

tomato purée tomato purées n
tomatpuré
A concentrated sauce (sold in tins or tubes) made from mashed tomatoes.

tomato sauce tomato sauces n
tomatsås
(cooking) A thick sauce made from tomatoes for pasta etc.

tombak n
tombak
(musical instruments) A type of goblet drum used heavily in Persian music.
A brass alloy also known as red-bronze. Term used where zinc content is below 28%. Usually consists of 84-90 % copper and 16-10% zinc, sometimes including arsenic to mimic gold.

tomboy /ˈtɑm.bɔɪ/ /ˈtɒm.bɔɪ/ tomboys n
pojkflicka
A girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner.

tombstone /tuːmstoʊn/ /tuːmstəʊn/ tombstones n
gravsten
A headstone marking a person's grave.

tome /toʊm/ /təʊm/ tomes n
band tom
One in a series of volumes.
lunta tom
A large or scholarly book.

tomgirl tomgirls n
flickpojke
Synonym of tomboy (“girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner”)

tomography tomographies n
tomografi
Imaging by sections or sectioning.

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹoʊ/ /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹə/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /təˈmʌɹəʊ/ /tʊ-/ /tʊˈmɑɹoʊ/ adv
i morgon imorgon
(computing, Internet) Midnight (00:00) UTC, start of day, on the day after the present day.

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹoʊ/ /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹə/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /təˈmʌɹəʊ/ /tʊ-/ /tʊˈmɑɹoʊ/ tomorrows n
morgondag i morgon imorgon
(uncountable) The day after the present day.

tomorrow night adv
i morgon kväll
During the night of the day after the present day.

ton /tʌn/ tons n
ton
Any of various units of mass, (historical) originally notionally equal to the contents of a tun, particularly
ton tonvis
(figuratively) Any large, excessive, or overwhelming amount of anything.

tonality tonalities n
tonalitet
(music) The system of seven tones built on a tonic key; the 24 major and minor scales.

tone /toʊn/ /təʊn/ tones n
klang ton helton nyans
(dated) A whining style of speaking; a kind of mournful or artificial strain of voice; an affected speaking with a measured rhythm and a regular rise and fall of the voice.
ton
(literature) The manner in which speech or writing is expressed.

tone /toʊn/ /təʊn/ v
tona
(transitive) to give a particular tone to
(transitive) to change the colour of

tone of voice tones of voice n
tonfall
The quality, manner or way an individual speaks.

tone sandhi n
tonsandhi
(phonology) The change of tone that occurs in some tonal languages when certain tones are pronounced successively.

tone-deaf more tone-deaf most tone-deaf adj
tondöv
Unable to clearly distinguish the difference in pitch between different notes.
(colloquial) Out of touch with the experience of ordinary people.
(colloquial) Insensitive and offensive as a result of not noticing the current social context.

tone-deafness n
tondövhet

toneme /ˈtəʊniːm/ tonemes n
tonem
(linguistics) A phoneme in a language that uses different tones for different meanings.

tong /tɑŋ/ /tɒŋ/ /tɔŋ/ tongs n
eldtång tång
(mostly plural) An instrument or tool used for manipulating things in a fire without touching them with the hands.

tongs /tɑŋz/ /tɒŋz/ /tɔŋz/ n
tång griptång
An instrument or tool used for picking things up without touching them with the hands or fingers, consisting of two slats or grips hinged at the end or in the middle, and sometimes including a spring to open the grips.

tongue /tɒŋɡ/ /tʊŋ/ /tʊŋɡ/ /tʌŋ/ tongues n
tunga plös
(countable, uncountable) This organ, as taken from animals used for food (especially cows).
In a shoe, the flap of material that goes between the laces and the foot (so called because it resembles a tongue in the mouth).

tongue-in-cheek more tongue-in-cheek most tongue-in-cheek adj
med glimten i ögat
(idiomatic) Not intended seriously; jocular or humorous.

tongue-tied /ˈtʌŋtaɪd/ more tongue-tied most tongue-tied adj
tunghäfta
Prevented from or unable to express oneself clearly or fluently, or freely; at a loss for words, speechless.

tongue-twister tongue-twisters n
tungvrickare
A phrase that is deliberately designed to be difficult to say correctly, usually because of varying combinations of similar phonemes.

tonic /ˈtɒnɪk/ tonics n
grundton
(music) The first note of a diatonic scale; the keynote.

tonic water tonic waters n
tonic soda sodavatten
A carbonated beverage containing quinine, originally used as a prophylactic against malaria, and now used as a soft drink or as a mixer in gin and tonic and other cocktails.

tonight /təˈnaɪt/ adv
i natt i kväll
During the night following the current day; during the evening of today.

tonnage /ˈtʌnɪd͡ʒ/ tonnages n
tonnage
The total shipping of a fleet or nation.

tonsil /ˈtɑn.səl/ /ˈtɒn.səl/ /ˈtɒn.sɪl/ tonsils n
tonsill halsmandel
(anatomy, immunology) Ellipsis of palatine tonsil.

tonsillectomy tonsillectomies n
tonsillektomi
(surgery) The surgical removal of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. Frequently accompanied by an adenoidectomy.

tonsillitis /tɒnsəˈlaɪtɪs/ tonsillites tonsillitides n
halsfluss
(pathology) Inflammation of the tonsils.

tonsure /ˈtɒn.ʃə(ɹ)/ tonsures n
tonsur
The hairstyle and characteristic bald patch resulting from being tonsured.

too /tu/ /tuː/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] adv
också även med ock
(focus) Likewise.
alltför för allt för
(degree) To an excessive degree; over; more than enough.
visst
(emphatic, colloquial, childish) Used to contradict a negative assertion with present and simple past forms of be, do, and auxiliary verbs

too good to be true phraseologicalUnit
för bra för att vara sant
(idiomatic) Appearing to be exceptionally good, and therefore arousing suspicion of illegitimacy.

too many cooks spoil the broth proverb
ju fler kockar, desto sämre soppa
If too many people participate in a task, especially in a leading role, the task will not be done very well.

too much /tu ˈmʌtʃ/ adv
för mycket
To a greater extent than is wanted or required; excessively.

tool /tul/ /tuːl/ /tʉːl/ tools n
verktyg redskap
Any mechanical device meant to ease or do a task.
Any piece of equipment used in a profession, e.g. a craftman's tools.
kuk
(vulgar, informal) A penis, notably with a sexual or erotic connotation.

toolbar toolbars n
verktygslist
(graphical user interface) A row of buttons, usually marked with icons, used to activate the functions of an application or operating system.

toolbox /ˈtuːlˌbɑks/ /ˈtuːlˌbɒks/ /ˈtʉːlˌbɔks/ toolboxes n
verktygslåda
A storage case for tools.
(computing) A set of pre-existing routines for use in writing new programs.

toolkit toolkits n
verktygslåda
A set of tools kept together, especially comprising all the tools suitable for some particular type of work.
toolkit verktygslåda
(computing) A set of software tools or components.

tooltip tooltips n
inforuta
(graphical user interface) An element of a graphical user interface in the form of a box of text that appears when a cursor is made to hover over an item; normally used to explain the function of the item.

toot /tuːt/ /tʊt/ toots n
tut
The noise of a horn or whistle.
prutt fis fjärt
(by extension, informal) A fart; flatus.

toot /tuːt/ /tʊt/ v
tuta
To make the sound of a horn or whistle.

tooth /tuːθ/ /tuθ/ /tʊθ/ teeth n
tand sågtand
A sharp projection on the blade of a saw or similar implement.
(zoology) A projection or point in other parts of the body resembling the tooth of a vertebrate animal.
(figurative) Liking, fondness (compare toothsome).
kugge hjultand kugg tand
A projection on the edge of a gear that meshes with similar projections on adjacent gears, or on the circumference of a cog that engages with a chain.

tooth and nail adv
med näbbar och klor
(figurative) Viciously; with all one's strength or power; without holding back.

tooth fairy /-ˌfɛɹi/ /ˈtuːθ ˌfɛə̯ɹi/ /ˈtuθ ˌfɛə̯ɹi/ tooth fairies n
tandfe
A figure of modern myth said to give children a small amount of money (or sometimes a present) in exchange for a milk tooth when it falls out of a child's mouth.

tooth-billed pigeon tooth-billed pigeons n
tandduva
A large pigeon, Didunculus strigirostris, found on Samoa.

toothache /ˈtuθˌeɪk/ toothaches n
tandvärk
(medicine) A pain or ache in a tooth.

toothbrush /ˈtuːθbɹʌʃ/ toothbrushes n
tandborste
A brush, used with toothpaste, for cleaning the teeth.

toothless /ˈtuθləs/ /ˈtuθlɪs/ more toothless most toothless adj
tandlös
Having no teeth.
(figuratively) Weak; having no ability to enforce something.

toothlessness n
tandlöshet
The state or condition of being toothless; lack of teeth.

toothpaste /ˈtuːθpeɪst/ /ˈtuθpeɪst/ toothpastes n
tandkräm
A paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth.

toothpick /tuːθ.pɪk/ toothpicks n
tandpetare tandsticka
A small, usually wooden, stick, often pointed at both ends, for removing food residue from between the teeth.

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ [tʰɑˀp] [tʰɒˀp] tops n
lock kapsyl propp
A lid, cap, or cover of a container.
märs
A framework at the top of a ship's mast to which rigging is attached.
topp
The highest or uppermost part of something.
topp överdel
A garment worn to cover the torso.
aktiv
(LGBT, _, slang) A man, trans woman, or other person with a penis, who penetrates or has a preference for penetrating during intercourse with other people with penises.
överdel
(in restaurants, preceded by a number) (A table at which there is, or which has enough seats for) a group of a specified number of people eating at a restaurant.

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ [tʰɑˀp] [tʰɒˀp] v
överträffa
To excel, to surpass, to beat, to exceed.

top dog top dogs n
högsta hönset
(idiomatic) The boss, the leader (of the pack).

top hat top hats n
cylinderhatt
A man's formal hat, with a tall cylindrical crown (often of silk).

top note top notes n
toppnot
The most volatile parts of a perfume which are immediately perceived upon its application.

top quark top quarks n
toppkvark
(particle) A quark having a fractional electric charge of +\frac{2}{3} and a mass of about 178,000 MeV.Symbol: t

top scorer top scorers n
målspruta

top secret adj
kvalhemlig
(military, government) Information classified at one of the highest levels of sensitivity by a government, based on an assessment that it would cause exceptionally grave damage to national security if disclosed.

top-up adj
tilläggs-
That serves as an addition

topaz /ˈtoʊˌpæz/ /ˈtəʊˌpæz/ topazes n
topas
An often clear, yellowish-brown gemstone cut from this.
A yellowish-brown color, like that of the gemstone.

topgallant /tɒpˈɡælənt/ /təˈɡælənt/ topgallants n
bramstång
(nautical) The topmost section of a mast; topgallant mast.

topgallant sail topgallant sails n
bramsegel
(nautical) square-rigged sail immediately above topsail -- sometimes divided in two

topic /ˈtɑpɪk/ /ˈtɒpɪk/ topics n
ämne samtalsämne tema
Subject; theme; a category or general area of interest.

topmost /tɑp.ˈmoʊst/ /tɒp.ˈməʊst/ more topmost most topmost adj
övre
At or nearest to the top; uppermost; being the very highest.

topographic adj
topografisk
Of or relating to topography.

topological adj
topologisk
(mathematics) Of or relating to topology.

topological space topological spaces n
topologiskt rum
(topology, formally) An ordered pair (X, τ), where X is a set and τ, called the topology, is a collection of subsets of X which satisfies certain axioms and whose elements are called the open sets (or alternatively, for a different set of axioms, the closed sets);(loosely) the set X.

topologist topologists n
topolog
A mathematician who specializes in topology.

toponymy toponymies n
ortnamnsforskning geografisk onomatologi toponomastik toponymi
(semantics) Lexicological study of place names; a branch of onomastics.

topping /ˈtɑpɪŋ/ /ˈtɒpɪŋ/ toppings n
pålägg garnering ingrediens ovanpå strössel
Any food item added on top of another, such as sprinkles on ice cream or pepperoni on pizza.

topple /ˈtɑpl̩/ /ˈtɒpl̩/ v
stjälpa störta tippa välta
(transitive) To push or throw over.
tippa
(intransitive) To totter and fall, or to lean as if about to do so.

tops /tɑps/ /tɒps/ adv
högst max
(informal) At the very most; as a maximum.

topsoil topsoils n
matjord
The upper layer of soil, typically most fertile and easiest to start new plants in.

toque /toʊk/ /təʊk/ toques n
mössa
A type of hat with no brim.
kockmössa
(specifically) A tall white hat with no brim of the sort worn by chefs

torch /tɔɹt͡ʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ torches n
fackla bloss
A stick with a flame on one end, used chiefly as a light source; a similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material.

torch /tɔɹt͡ʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ v
sätta eld tända eld på
To set fire to, especially by use of a torch (flaming stick).

toreador toreadores toreadors n
toreador tjurfäktare
(bullfighting) A bullfighter, especially one on horseback.

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mənt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ torments n
plåga kval pina
Any extreme pain, anguish or misery, either physical or mental.

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mənt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ v
pina plåga
(transitive) To cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture.)

tormentil tormentils n
blodrot
A low-growing herb (Potentilla erecta, syn. Potentilla tormentilla).

tormentor tormentors n
plågoande
One who torments; a person, animal, or object that causes suffering.

tornado /tɔɹˈneɪ.doʊ/ /tɔɹˈneɪˌdoʊ/ /tɔː(ɹ)ˈneɪ.dəʊ/ tornadoes tornados n
tromb tornado
(meteorology) A violent wind in the form of a mobile, rapidly rotating, funnel cloud that has contacted the ground.

torpedo /ˌtoɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ torpedoes torpedos n
torped
(fish) An electric ray of the genus Torpedo.
(military) A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon. [from 1805]

torpedo /ˌtoɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ v
torpedera
To strike (a ship) with one or more torpedoes.
To sink (a ship) with one or more torpedoes.
(figurative) To undermine or destroy any endeavor with a powerful attack.

torpedo bomber torpedo bombers n
torpedflygplan
(aircraft) A bomber plane designed primarily for assaulting naval targets with torpedoes.

torpedo tube torpedo tubes n
torpedtub
(nautical) A metal tube mounted in a submarine or surface warship into which a torpedo may be loaded and launched through the hull or from the deck; a torpedo launcher.

torque /tɔɹk/ /tɔːk/ torques n
vridmoment kraftmoment
(physics, mechanics) A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force, defined for measurement purposes as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation (SI unit newton metre or Nm; imperial unit pound-foot or lb·ft, not to be confused with the foot pound-force, commonly "foot-pound", a unit of work or energy)

torque wrench torque wrenches n
momentnyckel vridmomentnyckel
A workshop tool used to precisely apply a specific torque to a fastener such as a nut or bolt; basically a wrench equipped with a torque indicator.

torr torr torrs n
torr
(metrology) A unit of pressure that is equal to approximately 0.001316 atmospheres or 133.3 pascals.

torrent /ˈtɑɹ.ənt/ /ˈtɒɹ.ənt/ /ˈtɔɹ.ənt/ torrents n
fors skur ström
A violent flow, as of water, lava, etc.; a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, as down a precipice.

torrential /tɒɹˈɛn.tʃəl/ /tɔˈɹɛn.t͡ʃəl/ /təˈɹɛn.tʃəl/ /təˈɹɛn.t͡ʃəl/ more torrential most torrential adj
forsande strömmande störtande
Coming or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities.

torse torses n
bindel hjälmbindel hjälmkrans vulst
(heraldry) A twist of cloth or wreath, typically placed underneath and forming part of a crest (as an orle or wreath) and customarily shown with six twists, the first tincture being the tincture of the field, the second the tincture of the metal, and so on; rarely, it occurs as a charge.

torso /ˈtɔɹ.soʊ/ /ˈtɔː.səʊ/ torsi torsos n
torso överkropp kropp
The main part of the (human) body that extends from the neck to the groin, excluding the head and limbs.

tort /tɔɹt/ /tɔːt/ torts n
ersättningsrätt
(law) A wrongful act, whether intentional or negligent, regarded as non-criminal and unrelated to a contract, which causes an injury and can be remedied in civil court, usually through the awarding of damages. [from late 16th c.]

tort law n
skadeståndsrätt
(law) The area of law dealing with wrongful acts, whether intentional or negligent, regarded as non-criminal and unrelated to contracts, which cause injuries and can be remedied in civil courts, usually through the awarding of damages.

torte /tɔɹt/ /tɔːt/ torten tortes n
kaka
A rich, dense cake, typically made with many eggs and relatively little flour (as opposed to a sponge cake or gâteau).

torticollis /tɔɹ.təˈkɑ.ləs/ n
nackspärr
A medical condition in which the neck muscles contract, causing the neck to twist or jerk.

tortilla /tɔɹˈti.ə/ /tɔɹˈtijə/ /tɔːˈti.ə/ /tɔːˈtijə/ [tɔɹˈtʰijə] tortillas n
tortilla tortillabröd
(Mexican cuisine) A flat round bread made out of cornmeal or flour.

tortoise /ˈtɔɹ.təs/ /ˈtɔː.təs/ /ˈtɔːˌtɔɪs/ tortoises n
sköldpadda
Any of various land-dwelling reptiles, of the family Testudinidae (chiefly, North America) or the order Testudines (chiefly, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, India) , whose body is enclosed in a shell (carapace plus plastron). The animal can withdraw its head and four legs partially into the shell, providing some protection from predators.

tortuosity tortuosities n
tortuositet
(physics) A property of curve being tortuous, commonly used to describe diffusion in porous media.

torture /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ tortures n
tortyr
The intentional causing of somebody's experiencing of agony, usually as an interrogation technique or punishment.
(chiefly, literary) The "suffering of the heart" imposed by one on another, as in personal relationships.

torture /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ v
tortera
(transitive) To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone), usually with the aim of forcing confessions or punishing them.

torture chamber torture chambers n
tortyrkammare
A room equipped for carrying out torture.

torturer torturers n
torterare
Someone who tortures.

torus /ˈtoː.ɹəs/ /ˈtɔɹ.əs/ /ˈtɔː.ɹəs/ tori toruses n
torus
(geometry) The standard representation of such a space in 3-dimensional Euclidean space: a surface or solid formed by rotating a closed curve, especially a circle, about a line which lies in the same plane but does not intersect it (e.g. like a ring doughnut).
(topology) A topological space which is a product of two circles.

toss /tɑs/ /tɒs/ /tɔs/ tosses n
kast slantsingling
A throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care.
slantsingling
(cricket, football) The coin toss before a cricket match in order to decide who bats first, or before a football match in order to decide the direction of play.

toss /tɑs/ /tɒs/ /tɔs/ v
kasta hiva hysta langa slänga
To throw with an initial upward direction.
kasta slänga
To subject to trials; to harass.
(informal, transitive) To discard; to throw away.
singla
To flip a coin, to decide a point of contention.
slunga
To stir or mix (a salad).

toss a coin v
singla slant
To flick a coin into the air, making it spin, in order to use the resultant upturned side (“heads or tails”) for making a decision.

toss and turn v
vrida och vända
To be unable to settle into a comfortable sleeping position.

toss off v
stjälpa svepa
(transitive) To drink up rapidly.

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ [tʰoʊ̯ɾɫ] [tʰɔɾɫ] more total most total adj
total hel
Entire; relating to the whole of something.
(used as an intensifier) Complete; absolute.

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ [tʰoʊ̯ɾɫ] [tʰɔɾɫ] totals n
summa
An amount obtained by the addition of smaller amounts.
(informal, mathematics) Sum.

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ [tʰoʊ̯ɾɫ] [tʰɔɾɫ] v
totalkvadda
(intransitive) To amount to; to add up to.

total eclipse total eclipses n
totalförmörkelse
(astronomy) An eclipse in which the eclipsed body is completely obscured to the viewer.

total football /ˈtoʊtəl ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˈtəʊtəl ˈfʊtbɔːl/ n
totalfotboll
(soccer) A tactic in which the outfield players assume different roles during a game, while keeping an organised structure.

total war total wars n
total krigföring
Warfare where all of a country's available resources, military as well as civilian, are employed.

totalitarian /ˌtoʊtəlɪˈtɛɹiən/ /ˌtəʊtalɪˈtɛəɹiən/ more totalitarian most totalitarian adj
totalitär
Of or relating to a system of government where the people have virtually no authority and the state wields absolute control of every aspect of the country, socially, financially, and politically.

totalitarianism totalitarianisms n
totalitarism
A system of government in which the people have virtually no authority and the state wields absolute control, for example, a dictatorship.

totally /ˈtoʊt.əl.i/ adv
totalt verkligen
(degree, colloquial) Very; extremely.
helt totalt självklart säkerligen verkligen
(modal, colloquial) Definitely; for sure.

tote bag tote bags n
tygkasse tygpåse
A large handbag or holdall.

totem /ˈtoʊtəm/ /ˈtəʊtəm/ totems n
totem
Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family; the representation of such an object or creature.

totemism /ˈtoʊtəmɪzəm/ totemisms n
totemism
(religion) The belief that a person or group has a special mystical relationship to a totem

toucan /ˈtuːkən/ /ˈtuːˌkæn/ toucans n
tukan
Any of various neotropical frugivorous birds from the family Ramphastidae, with a large colorful beak.

touch /tɑt͡ʃ/ /tɛt͡ʃ/ /tʌt͡ʃ/ touches n
känsel beröring
The faculty or sense of perception by physical contact.
känsla
The style or technique with which one plays a musical instrument.
beröring beröra
(music) The particular or characteristic mode of action, or the resistance of the keys of an instrument to the fingers.
detalj känsla för detaljer
A distinguishing feature or characteristic.
aning liten bit smula
A little bit; a small amount.
kontakt
A relationship of close communication or understanding.

touch /tɑt͡ʃ/ /tɛt͡ʃ/ /tʌt͡ʃ/ v
beröra röra ta på toucha tuscha
(transitive) To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with. [from 14th c.]
röra beröra
(obsolete) To infect; to affect slightly.

touch a nerve v
trampa på en öm tå

touch hole touch holes n
fänghål
A small hole through which the propellant charge of a cannon or muzzleloading gun is ignited.

touch screen /ˈtʌtʃ ˌskɹiːn/ touch screens n
pekskärm
(computer hardware) An input/output device that allows the user to interact with the computer by touching the display screen.

touched /tʌt͡ʃt/ more touched most touched adj
rörd
Emotionally moved (by), made to feel emotion (by).

touching /ˈtʌt͡ʃɪŋ/ more touching most touching adj
rörande känslosam
Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.

touchline touchlines n
sidlinje

touchpad touchpads n
styrplatta
(computing) A flat surface which is sensitive to touch, used mostly in laptop computers to control an on-screen cursor.

touchstone /ˈtʌt͡ʃstəʊn/ touchstones n
probersten prövosten
A stone used to verify the quality of gold alloys by rubbing them in order to leave a visible trace.
prövosten
(figurative, by extension) A standard of comparison or evaluation.

touchwood n
fnöske tändved
Decayed wood used as tinder; punk.

touchy /ˈtʌt͡ʃi/ touchier touchiest adj
stingslig överkänslig
(of a person) Easily offended, oversensitive.

touché /tuːˈʃeɪ/ /ˈtuː.ʃeɪ/ interjection
touché
(fencing) An acknowledgement of a hit.
An acknowledgement of the validity, appropriateness, or superiority of an opponent's argument or statement in a discussion.

tough nut to crack tough nuts to crack n
svår nöt att knäcka
(idiomatic) A problem that is challenging to solve.

toupee /tuːˈpeɪ/ toupees n
tupé
(obsolete) A small wig, or a toppiece of a wig, worn by both sexes.

tour /tuːɹ/ /tɔː(ɹ)/ /tɝ/ /tʊə(ɹ)/ tours n
turné
A journey through a given list of places, such as by an entertainer performing concerts.

touring bicycle touring bicycles n
touringcykel
(bicycle) A bicycle designed or modified for touring with luggage.

tourism /ˈtɔː(ɹ).ɪz.əm/ /ˈtʊə̯(ɹ).ɪz.əm/ tourisms n
turism
The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home.
(figurative) The act of visiting another region or jurisdiction for a particular purpose.

tourist /ˈtɔɹ.ɪst/ /ˈtɔːɹɪst/ /ˈtɝ.ɪst/ /ˈtʊəɹɪst/ /ˈtʊɹ.ɪst/ tourists n
turist
Someone who travels for pleasure rather than for business. [from 1770s]

tourist office tourist offices n
turistbyrå turistinformation
An office which provides information, brochures, maps, etc. for tourists to an area or locality.

tourist trap tourist traps n
turistfälla
(derogatory) An establishment, such as a shop or display, where tourists are encouraged to spend money on goods or services not necessarily of good value.

touristic /tɔː-/ /tɝ-/ /tʊəˈɹɪstɪk/ /tʊɹˈɪstɪk/ more touristic most touristic adj
turistisk
Catering to tourists; touristy.

tourmaline /ˈtʊɚ.mə.lɪn/ /ˈtʊɚ.məˌlin/ tourmalines n
turmalin askblåsare
(mineral) A complex black or dark-coloured borosilicate mineral, compounded with various chemical elements and considered a semi-precious stone.
A transparent gemstone cut from it.

tournament /ˈtɔɹnəmənt/ /ˈtɔːnəmənt/ /ˈtɝnəmənt/ /ˈtʊənəmənt/ /ˈtʊɹnəmənt/ tournaments n
tornering tornerspel
(historical) During the Middle Ages, a series of battles and other contests designed to prepare knights for war.
turnering
A series of games; either the same game played many times, or a succession of games related by a single theme; played competitively to determine a single winning team or individual.

tourniquet /ˈtɔː.nɪ.keɪ/ /ˈtɝ.nɪ.keɪ/ /ˈtɝ.nɪ.kɪt/ /ˈtʊə.nɪ.keɪ/ /ˈtʊɚ.nɪ.kɪt/ tourniquets n
tryckbandage tryckförband
(medicine) A tightly-compressed bandage used to stop bleeding by stopping the flow of blood through a large artery in a limb.

tousled more tousled most tousled adj
rufsig
Of hair: in disarray, dishevelled, or unkempt.

tout /taʊt/ /tʌʊt/ touts n
biljettförsäljare (illegal) kundvärvare
Someone advertising for customers in an aggressive way.

tout /taʊt/ /tʌʊt/ v
pracka
(transitive) To flaunt, to publicize/publicise; to boast or brag; to promote.

tow /taʊ/ /toʊ/ /təʊ/ tows n
blånor drev
An untwisted bundle of fibres such as cellulose acetate, flax, hemp or jute.

tow /toʊ/ /təʊ/ v
bogsera
(transitive) To pull something behind one using a line or chain; to haul.

tow truck /ˈtoʊ.tɹʌk/ tow trucks n
bärgningsbil bärgningsfordon bärgare
A motor vehicle typically equipped with winches, chains, and related equipment, and used to tow disabled vehicles.

toward /to(ː)ɹd/ /toəd/ /tɔɹd/ /tɘˈwoːd/ /təˈwɔɹd/ /təˈwɔːd/ /ˈtwo(ː)ɹd/ /ˈtwoəd/ /ˈtwɔɹd/ preposition
mot till
In the direction of.
angående om rörande
In relation to (someone or something).
för till
For the purpose of attaining (an aim).
vid
Located close to; near (a time or place).

towel /ˈtaʊ(ə)l/ [tʰæɒ̯ɫ] [tʰæɫ] [tʰɛjɔ̯ɫ] towels n
handduk
A cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, such as a person after a bath.

towel rail towel rails n
handdukshållare
A rail, or system of rails (sometimes heated) in a bathroom, on which towels are hung to dry.

tower /ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaʊɚ/ towers n
torn
Any very tall building or structure; skyscraper.
(figuratively) An item of various kinds, such as a computer case, that is higher than it is wide.
(cartomancy) The nineteenth Lenormand card, representing structure, bureaucracy, stability and loneliness.

tower block tower blocks n
höghus
A tall residential or office building.

tower of silence /ˌtaʊɚ‿əv ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ /ˌtaʊɚ‿əv ˈsaɪləns/ towers of silence n
dakhma tystnadens torn
(Zoroastrianism) A low, cylindrical, open-topped tower where Zoroastrians place the bodies of deceased people to disintegrate from exposure and consumption by carrion birds such as vultures, the remaining bones being kept in an ossuary.

towhead towheads n
lintott
A blond person whose very pale, almost white hair resembles tow; the hair of such a person.

towline towlines n
bogserlina
A line or rope used for towing a vehicle.

town /taʊn/ [tʰaʊ̯n] towns n
stad småstad tätort by
(UK, historical) A rural settlement in which a market was held at least once a week.

town hall town halls n
rådhus
A building that houses the local government offices of a town.

town square town squares n
torg stortorg
An open area commonly found in the heart of a traditional town, used for community gatherings.

town twinning town twinnings n
vänort
The pairing of towns or cities from geographically distinct areas, in order to foster human contact and cultural links.

town walls n
stadsmur
(UK, plurale tantum) A large historic line of walls encircling a town that normally dates back at least to the Middle Ages.

township /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/ townships n
stad kommundel småstad stadsdel
The territory of a town.

townsman townsmen n
stadsbo borgare stadsman
A man who is a resident of a town, especially of one's own town.

townswoman townswomen n
stadsbo borgarfru stadsfru
A woman who is a resident of a town, especially of one's own town.

towrope towropes n
bogserlina
A rope or cable used for towing heavy objects.

toxic /ˈtɑk.sɪk/ /ˈtɒk.sɪk/ more toxic most toxic adj
toxisk giftig
(toxicology, pharmaceutical drug) Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.

toxicity /tɒkˈsɪsəti/ toxicities n
toxicitet
The quality or degree of being toxic.

toxicological adj
toxikologisk
of or pertaining to toxicology

toxicologist toxicologists n
toxikolog
A scientist or physician who specializes in toxicology.

toxicology /ˌtɒksɪˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ toxicologies n
toxikologi
(sciences, pharmacology) The branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature, effect, detection and treatment of poisons and poisoning.

toxin /ˈtɑksɪn/ /ˈtɒksɪn/ toxins n
toxin
(strictly) A toxic substance, specifically a poison produced by the biological processes of organisms.
(loosely, usually, _, proscribed) Synonym of toxicant: a toxic substance in a body requiring removal.

toy /tɔɪ/ toys n
leksak
Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child. [from 16th c.]

toy /tɔɪ/ v
leka
(intransitive) To play (with) in an idle or desultory way.
(intransitive) To ponder or consider.

toy poodle toy poodles n
toypudel
A small poodle, measuring less than 10 inches (28 cm).

toy soldier toy soldiers n
leksakssoldat
A figurine created to resemble a miniature of a person outfitted for military combat.

toyshop toyshops n
leksaksaffär leksaksbutik
A shop that sells toys.

tra-la-la interjection
tralala

trace /tɹeɪs/ [tʃɹeɪs] traces n
spår
A mark left as a sign of passage of a person or animal.
mönsterkort
(electronics) A current-carrying conductive pathway on a printed circuit board.

trace fossil trace fossils n
spårfossil
(paleontology) A type of fossil reflecting the reworking of sediments and hard substrates by organisms, rather than the physical remains of the organism itself. This includes structures such as burrows, trails, impressions, coprolites and borings.

traceability /ˌtɹeɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ traceabilities n
spårbarhet
The ability to trace (identify and measure) all the stages that led to a particular point in a process that consists of a chain of interrelated events

traceless /ˈtɹeɪsləs/ /ˈt͡ʃɹeɪsləs/ more traceless most traceless adj
spårlös
That has no traces

tracelessly adv
spårlöst
Without leaving a trace.

trachea /tɹəˈkiː.ə/ /ˈtɹeɪ.ki.ə/ tracheae tracheas tracheæ n
luftstrupe
(anatomy) A thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi.

tracing paper tracing papers n
kalkerpapper
A translucent paper on which may be traced the design of whatever it is placed on.

track /tɹæk/ tracks n
spår
A mark left by something that has passed along.

track and field n
friidrott
(chiefly, US) A group of athletic sports, consisting mainly of various kinds of running, jumping and throwing, that take place on a track and the enclosed field.

track cycling n
bancykling
(cycle racing) A form of cycling on a specially-designed track, especially, a velodrome.

track down v
spåra förfölja
(idiomatic) To hunt for or locate; to search for; to find.

track gauge track gauges n
spårvidd
(rail) The specified distance between the rails of a railway.

trackball trackballs n
styrkula trackball
(computing) A pointing device consisting of a ball housed in a socket

trackbed /ˈtɹækbɛd/ trackbeds n
banvall järnvägsbank
The layer of gravel or other foundation on which a railway track is laid.

tracksuit tracksuits n
träningsoverall träningsdräkt
A garment, usually consisting of a top and trousers (commonly known as tracksuit bottoms) worn as an outer layer by participants in sporting events such as athletics. The tracksuit is usually designed to be easily removed or replaced, before or after competing. Tracksuits have also been adopted in some cultures as leisurewear.

tract /tɹækt/ tracts n
trakt
An area or expanse.
traktat
A brief treatise or discourse on a subject.

tractable /ˈtɹæk.tə.bəl/ more tractable most tractable adj
foglig medgörlig
(of people) Capable of being easily led, taught, or managed.

tractate tractates n
traktat
A treatise.

traction engine traction engines n
lokomobil
A wheeled steam engine used to move heavy loads, plough ground or provide power at a chosen location.

tractor /ˈtɹæktə/ /ˈtɹæktɚ/ tractors n
traktor
(agriculture) A vehicle used in farms e.g. for pulling farm equipment and preparing the fields.

tractor beam tractor beams n
traktorstråle
(science fiction) A device-generated beam used to attract other objects from a distance.

tractor driver tractor drivers n
traktorförare
One who drives a tractor. (This entry is a translation hub.)

trade /tɹeɪd/ trades n
handel byteshandel
(uncountable) Buying and selling of goods and services on a market.
fackman yrkesman
(countable) Those who perform a particular kind of skilled work.
hantverk yrke
(countable) The skilled practice of a practical occupation.

trade /tɹeɪd/ v
handla byteshandla
(ambitransitive) To engage in trade.

trade agreement trade agreements n
handelsavtal
An agreement between nations to engage in trade

trade date trade dates n
handelsdag
(accounting) the date on which a security trade occurs.

trade deficit trade deficits n
handelsunderskott
(economics) A negative balance of trade.

trade route trade routes n
handelsled handelsväg
A route used by traders for commercial transport of goods.

trade secret trade secrets n
affärshemlighet fabrikshemlighet företagshemlighet
(business) A formula, practice, process, design, instrument, pattern, or compilation of information used by a business to obtain an advantage over competitors within the same industry or profession, which kept secret from those competitors or the public.

trade surplus trade surpluses n
handelsöverskott
(economics) A positive balance of trade.

trade union trade unions trades unions n
fackförening fack
An organization whose members belong to the same trade and that acts collectively to address common issues.

trade war trade wars n
handelskrig
The practice of nations creating mutual tariffs or similar barriers to trade.

trademark /ˈtɹeɪdmɑː(ɹ)k/ trademarks n
varumärke
A word, symbol, or phrase used to identify a particular company's product and differentiate it from other companies' products.

trader /ˈtɹeɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪdɚ/ /ˈtɹeɪɾɚ/ traders n
handlare köpman
One who earns a living by trading goods or securities.

tradition /tɹəˈdɪʃən/ traditions n
tradition praxis
A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.

traditional /tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/ /tɹəˈdɪʃənəl/ more traditional most traditional adj
traditionell
Of, relating to, or derived from tradition.

traditional Chinese medicine n
traditionell kinesisk medicin
The medical theory and practices of Chinese culture, especially herbal medicine, acupuncture, tui na, Daoyin and osteopathy, for preventing or treating illness, or promoting health and well-being; abbreviated as TCM

traditionalist traditionalists n
traditionalist
A person who adheres to tradition, especially in cultural or religious practices.

traditionally /tɹəˈdɪʃənli/ /tɹəˈdɪʃəˌnəli/ /tɹəˈdɪʃˌnəli/ [tɹəˈdɪˌʃn̩li] [tɹɪˈdɪˌʃn̩li] more traditionally most traditionally adv
traditionellt
In a traditional manner.

traducer traducers n
belackare
One who traduces; one who maligns another by making malicious and false or defamatory statements.

traffic /ˈtɹæfɪk/ traffics n
trafik samfärdsel
Moving pedestrians or vehicles, or the flux or passage thereof.
Exchange or flux of information, messages or data, as in a computer or telephone network.
handel trafik
Commercial transportation or exchange of goods, or the movement of passengers or people.
illegal handel trafficking
Illegal trade or exchange of goods, often drugs.

traffic cone traffic cones n
trafikkon kon vägkon
A cone-shaped marker, generally made out of plastic or rubber, that is placed on roads or footpaths to temporarily redirect traffic in a safe manner.

traffic jam traffic jams n
bilkö trafikstockning
A situation in which road traffic accumulates until it is stationary or very slow.

traffic light traffic lights n
trafikljus trafiksignal
A signalling device positioned at a road intersection or pedestrian crossing to indicate when it may be safe to drive, ride or walk, using a universal colour code.

traffic sign traffic signs n
trafikskylt trafikmärke
A sign for the control of traffic or the information of drivers.

traffic warden traffic wardens n
parkeringsvakt
(British, Hong Kong) A civilian employed by the police to regulate traffic and issue parking tickets.

trafficator trafficators n
riktningsvisare
(historical) A semaphore device with a steady light that served the same purpose on early vehicles.

tragedy /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɛdi/ /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪdi/ tragedies n
tragedi
A drama or similar work, in which the main character is brought to ruin or otherwise suffers the extreme consequences of some tragic flaw or weakness of character.
The genre of such works, and the art of producing them.
A disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury.

tragedy of the commons tragedies of the commons n
allmänningarnas tragedi allmänningens dilemma
(ecology, economics, politics, social, _, criticism) A situation in which unmanaged use of a shared resource (such as the atmosphere or an ocean) by a number of participants results in the unintended ruin or total consumption of that resource.

tragic /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪk/ more tragic most tragic adj
tragisk
Causing great sadness or suffering.
Relating to tragedy in a literary work.

tragicomic more tragicomic most tragicomic adj
sorglustig tragikomisk
Of, pertaining to, or resembling tragicomedy; having both tragic and comic aspects.

trail /tɹeɪl/ trails n
spår
The track or indication marking the route followed by something that has passed, such as the footprints of animal on land or the contrail of an airplane in the sky.
stig led
A route for travel over land, especially a narrow, unpaved pathway for use by hikers, horseback riders, etc.

trail mix trail mixes n
jägarsnus
A blend of foods for snacking on the go, as during hikes, usually consisting of some combination of dried fruit, nuts, seeds, granola, and sometimes small candies, cereal, etc.

trailblazer /ˈtɹeɪlˌbleɪ.zə/ /ˈtɹeɪlˌbleɪ.zɚ/ /ˈtɹæɪlˌblæɪ.zə/ trailblazers n
banbrytare
One who blazes a trail to guide others; a pathfinder.
(figuratively) An innovative leader in a field; a pioneer.

trailer /ˈtɹeɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ trailers n
släpvagn släp släpfordon trailer
An unpowered wheeled vehicle (not a caravan or camper) that is towed behind another, and used to carry equipment, etc, that cannot be carried in the leading vehicle.
husvagn
(US) A prefabricated home that could be towed to a new destination but is typically permanently left in an area designated for such homes.

train /tɹeɪn/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔e̞ɪn] [t͡ʃɹeɪn] trains n
släp
The elongated back portion of a dress or skirt (or an ornamental piece of material added to similar effect), which drags along the ground. [from 14th c.]
kedja
A sequence of events or ideas which are interconnected; a course or procedure of something. [from 15th c.]
pulståg
A series of electrical pulses. [from 19th c.]
tåg
A group of animals, vehicles, or people that follow one another in a line, such as a wagon train; a caravan or procession. [from 15th c.]
tåg godståg persontåg
A mechanical (traditionally steam-powered, now typically diesel or electrical) vehicle carrying a large number of passengers and freight along a designated track or path; a line of connected wagons considered overall as a mode of transport; (as uncountable noun) rail or road travel. [from 19th c.]

train /tɹeɪn/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔e̞ɪn] [t͡ʃɹeɪn] v
träna öva
(intransitive) To practice an ability.
träna
(intransitive) To improve one's fitness.
(transitive, video games) To create a trainer (cheat patch) for; to apply cheats to (a game).
tåga
(intransitive) To proceed in sequence.

train of thought trains of thought n
tankegång
The flow of thinking.

trainee /tɹeɪˈni/ [tʃɹeɪˈni] trainees n
praktikant
Someone who is still in the process of being formally trained in a workplace.

trainer /ˈtɹeɪnə/ /ˈtɹeɪnɚ/ trainers n
tränare
A person who trains another; a coach.

training /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ trainings n
träning
The activity of imparting and acquiring skills.

training bra training bras n
bh-topp kort bh-topp kort topp
A type of bra used by girls, usually teenage girls when their busts are still small.

training wheel /ˈtreɪnɪŋ ˌ(h)wil/ /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ wiːl/ training wheels n
stödhjul
(chiefly, Canada, US, and, in the plural, cycling) One of a pair of small wheels, each attached to one side of a bicycle's rear wheel to provide support for new riders.

trainwreck in slow motion trainwrecks in slow motion n
tågkrasch i slow motion

trait /tɹeɪ/ /tɹeɪt/ traits n
egenskap drag egenhet
(biology, psychology) An identifying characteristic, habit or trend.

traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ [ˈtʰɹeɪɾɚ] traitors n
förrädare quisling
(by extension) One who betrays any confidence or trust.

traitorous /ˈtɹeɪtəɹəs/ /ˈtɹeɪtɹəs/ more traitorous most traitorous adj
förrädisk
Characteristic of a traitor; disloyal.

trajectory /tɹəˈd͡ʒɛktəɹɪ/ trajectories n
bana trajektoria
(astronomy, space) The path of a body as it travels through space.
(figuratively) A course of development, such as that of a war or career.

tram /tɹæm/ [tɹeəm] [tɹɛəm] [tɹɛːm] trams n
spårvagn
(Australia, Britain, rail transport) A passenger vehicle for public use that runs on tracks in the road (called a streetcar or trolley in North America).
A similar vehicle for carrying materials.

tram stop tram stops n
spårvagnshållplats
a designated point on a tram route where passengers may board or leave the tram

tram-train tram-trains n
duospårvagn
(rail, UK) A design of tram which can operate over standard railway track as well as tram track.

tramadol /ˈtɹæm.əˌdɔl/ n
tramadol
(pharmaceutical drug) A synthetic opioid analgesic administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C16H25NO2·HCl to treat moderate to severe pain.

trammel /ˈtræməl/ trammels n
hinder band fjätter tvångströja
Whatever impedes activity, progress, or freedom, such as a net or shackle.
grytkrok
A set of rings or other hanging devices, attached to a transverse bar suspended over a fire, used to hang cooking pots etc.

trammel /ˈtræməl/ v
fånga hindra
(transitive) To confine; to hamper; to shackle.

trampoline /tɹæmpəˈliːn/ /ˈtɹæmpəliːn/ trampolines n
studsmatta trampolin
A gymnastic and recreational device consisting of a piece of taut, strong fabric or rubber stretched over a (usually steel) frame using many coiled springs as anchors.

tramway tramways n
spårväg spårvagnsräls
The track on which a tram (streetcar) runs.

trance /tɹæns/ /tɹɑːns/ trances n
trance trans
(countable) A dazed or unconscious condition.
(uncountable, music genre) Short for trance music (“genre of electronic dance music”).
trans trance
(countable) A state of awareness, concentration, or focus that filters experience and information (for example, a state of meditation or possession by some being).
(countable, psychology) A state of low response to stimulus and diminished, narrow attention; particularly one induced by hypnosis.

tranny /ˈtɹæ.ni/ trannies n
transa
(slang, chiefly, derogatory, offensive) A transsexual, transgender, or transvestite person, usually a trans woman.

tranquil /ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/ tranquiler tranquilest adj
lugn
Free from emotional or mental disturbance.

tranquillity /tɹæŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/ tranquillities n
stillhet ro
The state of being tranquil; peacefulness, the absence of disturbance or stress; serenity; calm.

trans fat trans fats n
transfett
An unsaturated fat with carbon-carbon double bonds in the trans configuration, especially one prepared by partial hydrogenation, associated with an elevated risk of coronary heart disease.

trans person trans people trans persons n
transperson
A transgender or transsexual person.

trans-friendly more trans-friendly most trans-friendly adj
transvänlig
Welcoming of transgender people.

transaction /tɹænˈzækʃən/ transactions n
transaktion överföring
(finance) The transfer of funds into, out of, or from an account.

transatlantic adj
transatlantisk Atlanten
(geography) On, spanning or crossing, or from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

transceiver transceivers n
sändtagare
A combined radio transmitter and receiver.

transcendence /tɹæn(t)ˈsɛndəns/ transcendences n
transcendens
(uncountable) The state of being free from the constraints of the material world, as in the case of a deity.
förträfflighet överlägsenhet
Superior excellence; supereminence.

transcendental /ˌtɹænsɛnˈdɛntəl/ /ˌtɹænzɛnˈdɛntəl/ more transcendental most transcendental adj
transcendent
(philosophy) Concerned with the a priori or intuitive basis of knowledge, independent of experience.
transcendental
(algebra, field theory, of an extension field) That contains elements that are not algebraic.

transcendental number transcendental numbers n
transcendent tal
(mathematics) any irrational number that is not an algebraic number

transcendentalism transcendentalisms n
transcendentalism
A movement of writers and philosophers in New England in the 19th century who were loosely bound together by adherence to an idealistic system of thought based on a belief in the essential supremacy of insight over logic and experience for the revelation of the deepest truths.

transclude v
transkludera
(programming) To substitute a template or other input for its rendered text, such as when parsing wikitext. To include by transclusion. To process fetched data in-line.

transcontinental /ˌtɹænzˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/ /ˌtɹɑːnzˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/ adj
transkontinental
Crossing or spanning a continent.

transcribe /trænˈskɹaɪb/ v
transkribera
To convert a representation of language, typically speech but also sign language, etc., to a written representation of it. The term now usually implies the conversion of speech to text by a human transcriptionist with the assistance of a computer for word processing and sometimes also for speech recognition, the process of a computer interpreting speech and converting it to text.
(music) To adapt a composition for a voice or instrument other than the original; to notate live or recorded music.
(linguistics) To represent speech by phonetic symbols.

transcript /ˈtɹæn.skɹɪpt/ [ˈtʃɹʷanskɹʷɪp̚t] [ˈtʃɹʷænskɹʷɪp̚t] transcripts n
avskrift
Something which has been transcribed; a writing or composition consisting of the same words as the original; a written copy.

transcription /tɹænˈskɹɪpʃən/ transcriptions n
transkription
(linguistics) A representation of speech sounds as phonetic symbols.
(genetics) The synthesis of RNA under the direction of DNA.

transduce v
omvandla
(transitive) To convert energy from one form to another

transfer /tɹænsˈfɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɜː/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹæns.fɚ/ /ˈtɹæns.fɜː/ /ˈtɹɑːns.fɜː/ v
överföra
(transitive) To move or pass from one place, person or thing to another.

transfer window transfer windows n
transferfönster övergångsfönster
(soccer) A period of time during the year in which soccer players may be bought or sold between professional clubs.

transferable /trænsˈfɜːrəbl̩/ /trænsˈfɝrəbl̩/ /trɑːnsˈfɜːrəbl̩/ /ˈtrænsf(ə)rəbl̩/ /ˈtrænsfr̩əbl̩/ /ˈtrɑːnsf(ə)rəbl̩/ adj
överförbar
Able to be transferred.

transfiguration transfigurations n
förvandling
A major change in appearance or form; a metamorphosis.

transfix v
lamslå paralysera
(transitive) To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.
spetsa
(transitive) To pierce with a sharp pointed weapon.
(transitive) To fix or impale.

transform /tɹænsˈfɔɹm/ /tɹænsˈfɔːm/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɔːm/ /ˈtɹænsfɔɹm/ /ˈtɹænsfɔːm/ /ˈtɹɑːnsfɔːm/ v
omvandla transformera
(transitive) To change greatly the appearance or form of.

transformation /ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fə(ɹ)ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ transformations n
transformation

transformer /tɹænsˈfɔɹmɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɔːmə/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɔːmə/ transformers n
transformator
(electrical engineering) A static device that transfers electric energy from one circuit to another by magnetic coupling. Their main use is to transfer energy between different voltage levels, which allows choosing most appropriate voltage for power generation, transmission and distribution separately.

transgender /tɹanzˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ /tɹænzˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ adj
transperson
(narrowly; see usage notes) Having a gender (identity) which is opposite from the sex one was assigned at birth: being assigned male but having a female gender, or vice versa (i.e., not including non-binary).
könsöverskridande
(loosely) Transgressing or not identifying with culturally conventional gender roles and categories of male or female.

transgender /tɹanzˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ /tɹænzˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ transgenders n
transperson
(countable, now, often, offensive) A transgender person.

transgress /tɹænzˈɡɹɛs/ v
överskrida överträda
(transitive) To exceed or overstep some limit or boundary.
äverträda
(transitive) To act in violation of some law.

transgression /tɹænsˈɡɹɛʃən/ transgressions n
överträdelse
A violation of a law, duty or commandment.

transhumance /tɹænzˈhjuːməns/ transhumances n
transhumans
The seasonal movement of people, with their cattle or other grazing animals, to new pastures which may be quite distant.

transient /-si.ənt/ /ˈtɹan.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.si.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.ʃənt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zi.ənt/ more transient most transient adj
övergående flyktig förgänglig
Passing or disappearing with time; transitory.
flyktig kortvarig
Remaining for only a brief time.

transient ischemic attack transient ischemic attacks n
transitorisk ischemisk attack
(medicine) A temporary cessation or reduction of blood supply to part of the brain, resulting in brief neurologic dysfunction that usually persists for less than 24 hours.

transistor /tɹænˈzɪs.tɚ/ transistors n
transistor
(semiconductors) A solid-state semiconductor device, with three terminals, which can be used for amplification, switching, voltage stabilization, signal modulation, and many other functions.
(dated, informal) A transistor radio.

transit /ˈtɹæn.sət/ /ˈtɹæn.sɪt/ /ˈtɹæn.zət/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zɪt/ transits n
transport
The conveyance of people or goods from one place to another, especially on a public transportation system; the vehicles used for such conveyance.
passage
(astronomy) The passage of a celestial body or other object across the observer's meridian, or across the disk of a larger celestial body.
enslinje
(navigation) An imaginary line between two objects whose positions are known. When the navigator sees one object directly in front of the other, the navigator knows that his position is on the transit.

transition /tɹænˈsɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹænˈsɪʒən/ /tɹænˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːnˈsɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːnˈsɪʒən/ /tɹɑːnˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ transitions n
övergång
The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.

transitional jacket transitional jackets n
chaqueta de entretiempo övergångsjacka
A jacket for unremarkable temperatures but nonetheless weather-sensitive dress.

transitional provision transitional provisions n
övergångsbestämmelse
(legal) A statutory provision that regulates a process that starts before an amendment or enactment of the statute comes into force, and ends after the amendment or enactment of the statute has come into force.

transitive /ˈtɹænzɪtɪv/ adj
transitiv
(grammar, of a verb) Taking a direct object or objects.
(set theory, of a relation on a set) Having the property that if an element a is related to b and b is related to c, then a is necessarily related to c.

transitive verb transitive verbs n
transitivt verb
(grammar) A verb that is accompanied (either clearly or implicitly) by a direct object in the active voice. It links the action taken by the subject with the object upon which that action is taken. Consequently, transitive verbs can also be used in the passive voice when the direct object of the equivalent active-voice sentence becomes the subject.

transitivity /ˌtɹænzɪˈtɪvɪti/ transitivities n
transitivitet
(grammar) The degree in which any one verb can take/govern objects.

transitory /ˈtɹæn.sɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈtɹæn.sɪˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪˌtɔɹ.i/ more transitory most transitory adj
flyktig förgänglig kortvarig
Lasting only a short time; temporary.

translatable more translatable most translatable adj
översättbar översättlig
Capable of being translated into another language.

translate /tɹæns-/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈleɪt/ /tɹɑːns-/ /tɹɑːnzˈleɪt/ /ˈtɹæns-/ /ˈtɹænzˌleɪt/ /ˈtɹɛnz.læɪt/ [ˈtʃɹʷɛ̃nzɫæe̯ʔ(t)] v
översätta
(transitive) To express spoken words or written text in a different (often clearer or simpler) way in the same language; to paraphrase, to rephrase, to restate.
översätts
(intransitive) To provide a translation of spoken words or written text in another language; to be, or be capable of being, rendered in another language.

translation /tɹæn(t)sˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹæns-/ /tɹænzˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːns-/ /tɹɑːnz-/ translations n
translation förflyttning
(physics, mathematics) A motion or compulsion to motion in a straight line without rotation or other deformation.
translation översättning
(genetics) The process whereby a strand of mRNA directs assembly of amino acids into proteins within a ribosome.
översättning tolkning
(translation studies) The discipline or study of translating written language (as opposed to interpretation, which concerns itself with spoken language).

translation dictionary translation dictionaries n
översättningsordbok
A dictionary that provides translations between two or more languages.

translation studies n
översättningsvetenskap
The study of the theory and practice of translating and interpreting, especially in an academic context, combining elements of social science and the humanities.

translationary adj
översättning
Pertaining to the translation of language.

translationese n
översättningssvenska
(translation studies) Awkwardness or ungrammaticality of translation, such as due to overly literal translation of idioms or syntax.

translator /ˈtɹanzleɪtə/ /ˈtɹænsleɪtɚ/ /ˈtɹænzleɪtɚ/ /ˈtɹɑːnzleɪtə/ /ˌtɹænsˈleɪtɚ/ /ˌtɹænzˈleɪtɚ/ [ˌtʰɹænzˈleɪtʰɚ] [ˌtʰɹænzˈleɪɾɚ] translators n
översättare
A computer program that translates something from one language to another using machine translation.

transliterate /tɹænzˈlɪtəɹeɪt/ v
translitterera transkribera
(transitive) To represent letters or words in the characters of another writing system.

transliteration /ˌtɹænzlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/ transliterations n
translitteration transkribering translitterering
(linguistics, translation studies) The act or product of transliterating, of representing letters or words in the characters of another alphabet or script.

transmarine more transmarine most transmarine adj
transmarin
Beyond or on the other side of a sea.
Crossing a sea.

transmembrane adj
transmembran
(biology) traversing a cellular membrane

transmigration transmigrations n
transmigration
Departure from one's homeland to live in another country; migration.
själavandring
The movement of a soul from one body to another after death; metempsychosis.

transmission /tɹænsˈmɪʃən/ /tɹænzˈmɪʃən/ transmissions n
transmission överföring
The fact of being transmitted.
Something that is transmitted, such as a message, picture, or a disease; the sending of such a thing.
växellåda
(automotive) A device, usually an assembly of gears (gearbox) plus a clutch or torque converter, through which power is sent from the engine to the driveshaft in an automobile (motor car or motor truck).

transmit /tɹænsˈmɪt/ /tɹænzˈmɪt/ v
sända
(intransitive) To send out a signal (as opposed to receive).

transmitter transmitters n
sändare
One who or that which transmits something (in all senses).

transpacific adj
Stilla havet
(geography) On, from the other side of, spanning or crossing the Pacific Ocean.

transparency /-ˈpæɹənsi/ /tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ /tɹænsˈpɛɹənsi/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈpæɹənsi/ transparencies n
transparens genomskinlighet
(uncountable) The quality of being transparent; transparence.

transparent /tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/ /tɹæn(t)sˈpɛɹənt/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈpæɹənt/ more transparent most transparent adj
genomskinlig transparent
(of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.
genomskinlig
Obvious; readily apparent; easy to see or understand.

transpersonal more transpersonal most transpersonal adj
transpersonell
(psychology) That transcends the personal or individual

transphobe transphobes n
transfob
A person who fears, hates or is prejudiced against transgender or transsexual people and/or transness.

transphobia transphobias n
transfobi
Hatred or fear of transgender and transsexual people.
(chemistry) The preference of pairs of high-trans effect soft ligands to avoid being mutually trans by becoming cis and having other low-trans effect hard ligands trans to themselves.

transphobic more transphobic most transphobic adj
transfob transfobisk
Exhibiting transphobia.

transplantation transplantations n
transplantation
A surgical operation in which an organ is moved from a donor to a recipient; an organ transplant.

transport /tɹænsˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænsˈpoət/ /tɹænsˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænsˈpɔːt/ /tɹɑːnˈspɔːt/ /ˈtɹæns.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.poət/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔːt/ /ˈtɹɑːnspɔːt/ transports n
transport befordran frakt förflyttning
An act of transporting; conveyance.
anfall extas hänförelse utbrott
The state of being transported by emotion; rapture.
transportfartyg transportflygplan transportfordon
A vehicle used to transport (passengers, mail, freight, troops etc.)
deporterad straffånge
(historical) A deported convict.

transport /tɹænsˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænsˈpoət/ /tɹænsˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænsˈpɔːt/ /tɹɑːnˈspɔːt/ /ˈtɹæns.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.poət/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔːt/ /ˈtɹɑːnspɔːt/ v
transportera frakta befordra forsla
To carry or bear from one place to another; to remove; to convey.
deportera
(historical) To deport to a penal colony.
hänföra hänrycka rycka
(figuratively) To move (someone) to strong emotion; to carry away.

transportation /tɹænspɔːˈteɪʃən/ /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/ transportations n
transport

transpose /ˈtɹænzpoʊz/ /ˈtɹɑːnspəʊz/ transposes n
transponat transponerad matris
(linear algebra) The process of rearranging elements in a matrix, by interchanging their respective row and column positional indicators.

transpose /tɹænzˈpoʊz/ /tɹɑːnsˈpəʊz/ v
transponera
(transitive, music) To rewrite or perform (a piece) in another key.

transposition transpositions n
transponering
(music) A shift of a piece of music to a different musical key by adjusting all the notes of the work equally either up or down in pitch.

transrealism n
transrealism
(science fiction) A literary mode that mixes the techniques of incorporating fantastic elements used in science fiction with the techniques of describing immediate perceptions from naturalistic realism.

transsexual /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛksjuəl/ /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛkʃuəl/ more transsexual most transsexual adj
transsexuell
(of a person) Having changed, or being in the process of changing, physical sex (because it does not match desired sex) by undergoing medical treatment such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and optionally sex reassignment surgery (SRS), or rarely only SRS.

transsexual /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛksjuəl/ /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛkʃuəl/ transsexuals n
transsexuell
A transsexual person.

transsexuality transsexualities n
transsexualism
The state, condition, or properties of being transsexual.

transversely adv
tvärgående
In a transverse manner.

transvestite /tɹænzˈvɛstaɪt/ transvestites n
transvestit
A person who sometimes wears clothes traditionally worn by and associated with the opposite sex; typically a male who cross-dresses occasionally by habit or personal choice.
(clinical psychology, psychiatry, pathology) A person, typically a heterosexual male, who compulsively seeks and derives paraphilic sexual arousal from cross-dressing, especially if the urges and behavior cause the patient distress or social impairment.

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ap] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔äp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔æp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ɛp] traps n
fälla
A machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body.
A trick or arrangement designed to catch someone in a more general sense; a snare.
fallucka
A covering over a hole or opening; a trapdoor.
vattenlås
A bend, sag, or other device in a waste-pipe arranged so that the liquid contents form a seal which prevents the escape of noxious gases, but permits the flow of liquids.

trapdoor /ˈtræpdɔɹ/ /ˈtræpdɔː/ trapdoors n
fallucka lucka
A hinged or sliding door set into a floor or ceiling.
fallucka
(mining) A door in a level for regulating the ventilating current; a weather door.

trapeze /tɹəˈpiːz/ trapezes n
trapets
A swinging horizontal bar suspended at each end by a rope, used by gymnasts.

trapezium /tɹæˈpi.zi.əm/ /tɹəˈpiː.zi.əm/ trapezia trapeziums n
trapets
(restrictively) A quadrilateral with two sides parallel and two sides non-parallel.
trapetsoid
(geometry, US, dated) A four-sided polygon with no parallel sides and no sides equal; a simple convex irregular quadrilateral.

trapped more trapped most trapped adj
fångad
caught in a trap

trapper /ˈtɹæpɚ/ trappers n
pälsjägare trapper
One who traps animals; one who makes a business of trapping animals, for their pelts, meat, etc.

trappings n
tillbehör utstyrsel yttre tecken
Clothing or equipment; that which gives the appearance of something.

trash /tɹæʃ/ trashes n
skräp
(chiefly, North American) Useless physical things to be discarded; rubbish; refuse.
(chiefly, North American, figurative) Something worthless or of poor quality.
papperskorg
(chiefly, North American, metonym) A container into which things are discarded.
(computing) Temporary storage on disk for files that the user has deleted, allowing them to be recovered if necessary.

trash /tɹæʃ/ v
kasta bort slänga
To free from trash, or worthless matter; hence, to lop; to crop.
To hold back by a trash or leash, as a dog in pursuing game; hence, to retard, encumber, or restrain; to clog; to hinder vexatiously.

trash heap of history n
historiens skräphög
(figuratively) A notional place where things which have been forgotten or have become irrelevant from a historical perspective go.

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ travels n
resa
The act of traveling; passage from place to place.
resor
(in the plural) A series of journeys.
reseskildringar
(in the plural) An account of one's travels.
resa bana gång rörelse slag slaglängd
The working motion of a piece of machinery; the length of a mechanical stroke.

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ v
resa färdas
(intransitive) To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another.
fara färdas
(intransitive) To pass from one place to another; to move or transmit.
beresa resa runt
(transitive) To travel throughout (a place).

travel agency travel agencies n
resebyrå
A company that arranges travel and accommodation for travellers.

traveler's diarrhea n
turistdiarré

traveller /ˈtɹævlə/ /ˈtɹævl̩ɚ/ /ˈtɹævələ/ /ˈtɹævəlɚ/ travellers n
resande resenär upptäcksresande
One who travels, especially to distant lands.

travelling /ˈtɹæv.lɪŋ/ /ˈtɹæv.ə.lɪŋ/ travellings n
resande
The act of one who travels; a journey.

travertine /ˈtɹavətɪn/ travertines n
travertin
(mineral) A light, porous form of concretionary limestone (or calcite) deposited from solution, and sometimes quarried for building.

trawl /tɹɑl/ /tɹɔl/ /tɹɔːl/ v
tråla
(ambitransitive) To take (fish or other marine animals) with a trawl.

trawler trawlers n
trålare
A fishing boat that uses a trawl net or dragnet to catch fish.

tray /tɹeɪ/ trays n
bricka
A small, typically rectangular or round, flat, and rigid object upon which things are carried.

treacherous /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹəs/ /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃɹəs/ more treacherous most treacherous adj
förrädisk trolös
Exhibiting treachery.
förrädisk
Unreliable; dangerous.

treacherously more treacherously most treacherously adv
förrädiskt
In a treacherous manner.

treachery /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹi/ /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃɹi/ treacheries n
förräderi svek
Deliberate, often calculated, disregard for trust or faith.

treacle /ˈtɹiː.ku/ /ˈtɹiː.kəl/ /ˈtɹiː.kɯ/ treacles n
melass
(chiefly, British) A syrupy byproduct of sugar refining; molasses or golden syrup.

tread water v
trampa vatten
To remain afloat in the water without use of any buoyancy aid, by using kicking motions and hand motions.

treadmill /ˈtɹɛd.mɪl/ treadmills n
löpband
A piece of indoor sporting equipment used to allow for the motions of running or walking while staying in one place.
gångspel trampkvarn
(historical) A mill worked by persons treading upon steps on the periphery of a wide wheel having a horizontal axis. It was used principally as a means of prison discipline.

treason /ˈtɹiː.zən/ treasons n
förräderi landsförräderi
The crime of betraying one’s own country.

treasure /ˈtɹɛʒə/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɛʒɚ/ treasures n
skatt rikedom
(uncountable) A collection of valuable things; accumulated wealth; a stock of money, jewels, etc.

treasure chest treasure chests n
skattkista
A chest filled with treasure, especially one used by pirates, etc.
(metonym) A treasury, especially a state or royal treasury.

treasure hunt treasure hunts n
skattjakt
A search for sunken or buried treasure.
A game in which people have to find hidden objects or places, with the help of clues.

treasure map treasure maps n
skattkarta
A map indicating the location of buried treasure.

treasure trail treasure trails n
raggarsträng
(slang) A vertical line of hair that extends up along the middle of a person's (usually a man's) abdomen from pubic hair to navel.

treasurer /ˈtɹɛʒəɹə(ɹ)/ treasurers n
finansmästare
kassör skattmästare
The official entrusted with the funds and revenues of an organization such as a club.

treasury /ˈtɹɛʒ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈtɹɛʒ.ɚ.i/ treasuries n
skattkammare
A place where treasure is stored safely.

treatise /ˈtɹiːtɪs/ /ˈtɹiːtɪz/ treatises n
avhandling traktat
A formal, usually lengthy, systematic discourse on some subject.

treatment /ˈtɹiːtmənt/ treatments n
behandling
The process or manner of treating someone or something.
The use of a substance or process to preserve or give particular properties to something.
behandling kur
Medical care for an illness or injury.

treaty /-ɾi/ /ˈtɹiti/ /ˈtɹiːti/ /ˈtɹiːəti/ treaties n
fördrag traktat
(countable, international law) A formal binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely, states and international organizations; a convention, a pact.

treble /ˈtɹɛbəl/ trebles n
diskant
(music) The highest singing voice (especially as for a boy) or part in musical composition.
Any high-pitched or shrill voice or sound.

treble /ˈtɹɛbəl/ v
diskant
tredubbla
(transitive, dated) To multiply by three; to make into three parts, layers, or thrice the amount.

trebuchet /ˈtɹɛb.ju.ʃeɪ/ /ˈtɹɛb.juˌʃɛt/ /ˈtɹɛb.jə.ʃeɪ/ /ˈtɹɛb.jəˌʃeɪ/ /ˈtɹɛbəʃɛt/ trebuchets n
blida
A torture device for dunking suspected witches by means of a chair attached to the end of a long pole.

tree /tɹiː/ [tɹiː] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔ʷɪi̯] [t͡ʃɹiː] treen trees n
träd
A perennial woody plant taller and larger than a bush with a wooden trunk and, at some distance from the ground, leaves and branches.
An object made from a tree trunk and having multiple hooks or storage platforms.
(graph theory) A connected graph with no cycles or, if the graph is finite, equivalently a connected graph with n vertices and n−1 edges.
(computing theory) A recursive data structure in which each node has zero or more nodes as children.
(graphical user interface) A display or listing of entries or elements such that there are primary and secondary entries shown, usually linked by drawn lines or by indenting to the right.
skoblock
A device used to hold or stretch a shoe open.

tree frog tree frogs n
lövgroda
A frog of the family Hylidae, of small size and more elegant in form than the true frogs (family Ranidae), often with a bright coloration.

tree hugger tree huggers n
trädkramare
(slang, pejorative) An environmental campaigner, especially one who aims to restrict logging and especially one who uses dramatic, attention-grabbing methods of obstruction.

tree line tree lines n
trädgräns

tree pipit tree pipits n
trädpiplärka
A small passerine bird, Anthus trivialis.

tree ring tree rings n
årsring
The annual growth ring in the trunk of a tree.

tree sparrow tree sparrows n
pilfink
A bird of the species Passer montanus

tree topper tree toppers n
toppstjärna
A decorative ornament placed on the top of a Christmas tree, often in the form of a star or angel.

tree trunk tree trunks n
trädstam stam
(botany) The main structural member of a tree.

treebank /ˈtɹiː.bæŋk/ treebanks n
trädbank
(linguistics, computational linguistics) A database of sentences which are annotated with syntactic information, often in the form of a tree.

treeless adj
trädlös
having no trees

treetop treetops n
trädkrona trädtopp
The crown or uppermost branches of a tree

trellis /ˈtɹɛlɪs/ trellises n
spaljé
An outdoor garden frame that can be used to grow vines or other climbing plants.

tremble /ˈtɹɛmbl̩/ v
darra
(intransitive) To shake, quiver, or vibrate.
(intransitive, figurative) To fear; to be afraid.

tremendous /tɹəˈmɛndəs/ /tɹɪˈmɛndəs/ more tremendous most tremendous adj
enorm oerhörd
Extremely large (in amount, extent, degree, etc.) or great

tremor /ˈtɹiːmə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹɛmə/ /ˈtɹɛmɚ/ /ˈtɹɪmɚ/ tremors n
skakning
A shake, quiver, or vibration.
jordskalv skalv
An earthquake.

tremor /ˈtɹiːmə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹɛmə/ /ˈtɹɛmɚ/ /ˈtɹɪmɚ/ v
skaka
To shake or quiver excessively and rapidly or involuntarily; to tremble.

trench /t(ʃ)ɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /t(ʃ)ɹɛnʃ/ trenches n
dike fåra ränna
A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground.
skyttegrav
(military) A narrow excavation as used in warfare, as a cover for besieging or emplaced forces.

trench warfare n
skyttegravskrig
(uncountable) Warfare in which opposing sides occupy trenches and repeatedly fire at one another; usually involving high casualty rates over a long period of time.
(uncountable, by extension) Fighting of any sort which offers no hope of ending soon.

trenchant /ˈtɹɛnʃənt/ more trenchant most trenchant adj
skarp
(obsolete) Fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp.

trend /tɹɛnd/ trends n
tendens
An inclination in a particular direction.

trendiness trendinesses n
trendighet

trendsetter trendsetters n
trendskapare trendsättare
someone who starts a trend, or makes one more popular

trendy /ˈtɹɛndi/ trendier trendiest adj
trendig
(slang) Of, or in accordance with the latest trend, fashion or hype.

trepan /tɹɪˈpæn/ trepans n
trepan
A tool used to bore through rock when sinking shafts.

trepan /tɹɪˈpæn/ v
trepanera
(medicine) To use a trepan; to trephine.

trephine /tɹɪˈfaɪn/ trephines n
trepan
(medicine) A surgical instrument with a cylindrical blade used to remove a circular section of tissue, such as bone or cornea; a trepan.

trepidation /ˌtɹɛp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/ trepidations n
oro bävan
An involuntary trembling, sometimes an effect of paralysis, but usually caused by terror or fear.
(astronomy, obsolete) A libration of the starry sphere in the Ptolemaic system; a motion ascribed to the firmament, to account for certain small changes in the position of the ecliptic and of the stars.

treshchotka n
tresjtjotka
an old Russian percussion instrument

tress /tɹɛs/ tresses n
hårlock
A braid, knot, or curl, of hair; a ringlet.

trestle /ˈtɹɛsəl/ trestles n
bock
A folding or fixed set of legs used to support a tabletop or planks.

trey /tɹeɪ/ treys n
trea
(cards, occasionally, _, dice) A playing card or die with the rank of three.

tri- /tɹaɪ/ prefix
tri-
three

triacontadigon triacontadigons n
triakontadigon
(geometry) A polygon with thirty-two sides and thirty-two angles.

triad /ˈtɹaɪ.æd/ triads n
triad trio
A grouping of three.
triad
A branch of a Chinese underground criminal society, mostly based in Hong Kong.
treklang
(music) A chord consisting of a root tone, the tone two degrees higher, and the tone four degrees higher in a given scale.

triage /tɹiˈɑʒ/ /ˈtɹi.ɑʒ/ /ˈtɹiː.ɑːʒ/ v
triagera
(chiefly, medical) To subject to triage; to prioritize.

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ [tɹaɪəl] adj
prov- test-
Pertaining to a trial or test.
provisorisk tillfällig
Attempted on a provisional or experimental basis.
tretal trialis
(grammar) Pertaining to a language form referring to three of something, like people. (See Ambai language for an example.)

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ [tɹaɪəl] trials n
rättegång test
A meeting or series of meetings in a court of law at which evidence is presented to a judge (and sometimes a jury) to allow them to decide on a legal matter (especially whether an accused person is guilty of a crime).
prövning
A difficult or annoying experience or person; (especially, religion) such an experience seen as a test of faith and piety.
test
(archaic) The action of trying (to do) something, especially more than once. (This sense is still current in the expression trial and error.)

trial balloon /ˌtɹaɪəl bəˈlun/ /ˌtɹaɪəl bəˈluːn/ trial balloons n
försöksballong
(idiomatic, figuratively) An idea, suggestion, or prospective action, product, etc., offered to an audience or group in order to test whether it generates acceptance or interest.

trial by fire trials by fire n
eldprov
A test in which a person is exposed to flames in order to assess their truthfulness, commitment, courage etc.
(idiomatic, by extension) Any ordeal which tests one's strength, endurance or resolve.

trialogue trialogues n
trilog
A conversation or talk between three people.
trilog trilogmöte
(European Union) An informal tripartite meeting attended by representatives of the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, and the European Commission.

triangle /ˈtɹaɪəŋɡəl/ /ˈtɹaɪˌæŋɡəl/ triangles n
triangel trekant trehörning
(geometry) A polygon with three sides and three angles.
triangel trekant
(music) A percussion instrument made by forming a metal rod into a triangular shape which is open at one angle. It is suspended from a string and hit with a metal bar to make a resonant sound.

triangle inequality pn
triangelolikhet
(analysis) The inequality that states that the magnitude of the sum of two vectors is less than or equal to the sum of the magnitudes of the vectors, or any equivalent inequality in other spaces.

triangular /tɹaɪˈaɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lɚ/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lə/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjʊ.lə/ more triangular most triangular adj
triangulär trekantig
Having a triangle as a base; as, a triangular prism, a triangular pyramid.

triangulation /tɹʌɪaŋɡjʊˈleɪʃn̩/ /ˌtɹaɪˌæŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/ triangulations n
triangulering
(uncountable, surveying) A technique in which distances and directions are estimated from an accurately measured baseline and the principles of trigonometry; (countable) an instance of the use of this technique.

triathlete triathletes n
triatlet
(athletics) An athlete who competes in the triathlon.

triathlon /tɹaɪˈæθlɒn/ /tɹaɪˈæθəˌlɑn/ /tɹaɪˈæθˌlɑn/ triathlons n
triathlon
An athletics event in which contestants compete in swimming, cycling and running in turn.

tribal /ˈtɹaɪbəl/ more tribal most tribal adj
stam-
Of or relating to tribes.

tribe /tɹaɪb/ tribes n
stam
A socially cohesive group of people within a society.

tribology /tɹaɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/ /tɹɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/ n
tribologi
(physics, engineering) The science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion; the study and application of technology using the principles of friction, lubrication and wear.

tribrach /ˈtɹaɪbɹæk/ /ˈtɹʌɪbɹak/ tribrachs n
trefot
A figure or object having three arms or branches.

tribulation /ˌtɹɪbjəˈleɪ̯ʃən/ /ˌtɹɪbjʊˈleɪ̯ʃən/ tribulations n
bedrövelse vedermöda
Any adversity; a trying period or event.

tribunal /tɹaɪˈbjunəl/ /tɹaɪˈbjuːnəl/ /tɹəˈbjunəl/ /tɹɪˈbjuːnəl/ tribunals n
tribunal
(legal) An assembly including one or more judges to conduct judicial business; a court of law.

tribune of the plebs tribunes of the plebs n
folktribun

tributary /ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/ tributaries n
biflod
(hydrology) A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.

tricameralism n
trekammarsystem
(government) The practice of having three legislative or parliamentary chambers.

triceps /ˈtɹaɪ.sɛps/ triceps tricepses n
triceps
(anatomy) Any muscle having three heads.

triceratops /tɹaɪˈsɛɹətɒps/ triceratopses n
triceratops
Common name of the extinct genus Triceratops; herbivorous ceratopsids from the late Cretaceous.

trichotillomania n
trikotillomani
A medical disorder where someone compulsively pulls their own hair out.

trick /tɹɪk/ [tʃɹ̠̊ɪk] [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪk] tricks n
knep trick fint
Something designed to fool or swindle.
trick trollkonst trolldom trolleritrick
A single element of a magician's (or any variety entertainer's) act; a magic trick.
spratt
Mischievous or annoying behavior; a prank.
stick
(card games) A sequence in which each player plays a card and a winning play is determined.

trick /tɹɪk/ [tʃɹ̠̊ɪk] [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪk] v
lura
(transitive) To fool; to cause to believe something untrue; to deceive.

trick or treat interjection
bus eller godis
Give us a treat. A form of light-hearted extortion by which children get candy on Halloween.

trick question trick questions n
kuggfråga kuggis
A question that tries to make someone answer in a certain way, usually incorrectly (i.e. that seems to have an obvious answer that is however incorrect), or that doesn't have a correct answer or that hides the real question or some difficulty. Usually a loaded question.
(rare) A complex question, whose wording hinders the ability to answer it correctly.

trickle /ˈtɹɪkəl/ trickles n
droppande
A very thin flow; the act of trickling.

trickster tricksters n
lurifax
One who plays tricks or pranks on others.
joker
An impish or playful person.

tricky /ˈtɹɪk.i/ trickier trickiest adj
knepig meckig
Hard to deal with, complicated.
knepig listig lurig
Adept at using deception.

tricolour /ˈtraɪˌkʌlə/ /ˈtraɪˌkʌlɚ/ /ˈtrɪkələ, -lɔː/ tricolours n
trikolor
A flag consisting of three stripes that are either vertical or horizontal; all of equal size, and of a different colour each.

tricot /ˈtɹikoʊ/ tricots n
trikå
A soft knit fabric.

tricuspid valve tricuspid valves n
trikuspidalklaff
A heart valve with three cusps which prevents backflow of blood from the right ventricle into the right atrium.

tricycle /ˈtɹaɪsɪkəl/ /ˈtɹaɪˌsɪkəl/ tricycles n
trehjuling
A cycle with three wheels, powered by pedals and usually intended for young children.

tridecagon tridecagons n
tridekagon
A polygon having thirteen sides and thirteen angles.

trident /ˈtɹaɪ̯dənt/ tridents n
treudd
A three-pronged spear somewhat resembling a pitchfork.

triennial /tɹaɪˈɛniəl/ adj
treårig
Happening every three years.
Lasting for three years.

trifle /ˈtɹaɪfəl/ trifles n
trifle
(cooking) An English dessert made from a mixture of thick custard, fruit, sponge cake, jelly and whipped cream.
bagatell småsak struntsak
(figurative) Anything that is of little importance or worth.
hårsmån struntsumma
An insignificant amount of money.

trifle /ˈtɹaɪfəl/ v
leka med
(intransitive) To deal with something as if it were of little importance or worth.
förslösa slösa bort
(transitive) To squander or waste.

trifling /ˈtɹaɪfliŋ/ more trifling most trifling adj
obetydlig
Trivial, or of little importance.

trigeminal neuralgia n
ansiktsneuralgi trigeminusneuralgi
A neuropathic disorder of one or both of trigeminal nerves leading to intense pain in parts of the face.

trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ /ˈtɹɪɡɚ/ triggers n
avtryckare
(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.

trigger guard trigger guards n
varbygel
A thin loop surrounding the trigger of a weapon to keep it from accidental discharge.

trigger warning trigger warnings n
triggervarning
A notice placed before the beginning of media content (usually an online article, e-mail, or post) to warn of potential traumatic triggers it contains.

trigger-happy more trigger-happy most trigger-happy adj
skjutglad
Having a tendency or desire to shoot a firearm irresponsibly before adequately identifying the target.

triglyceride /tɹaɪˈɡlɪsəɹaɪd/ triglycerides n
triglycerid

trigonometric /ˌtɹɪɡ ə nəˈmɛ tɹɪk/ adj
trigonometrisk
(mathematics) of, relating to, or constructed using trigonometry

trigonometric function trigonometric functions n
trigonometrisk funktion
(trigonometry) Any function of an angle expressible as the ratio of two of the sides of a right triangle that has that angle (e.g., sine), or that subtracts 1 from such a ratio or subtracts such a ratio from 1 (e.g., coversed sine).

trigonometry /ˌtɹɪɡəˈnɒmətɹi/ trigonometries n
trigonometri
(geometry, analysis) The branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between the sides and angles of (in particular) right-angled triangles, as represented by the trigonometric functions, and with calculations based on said relationships.

trilingual more trilingual most trilingual adj
trespråkig
Able to read or speak three languages.

trilingualism n
trespråkighet
The condition of being trilingual; the ability to speak three languages.

trill /tɹɪl/ [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪl] trills n
drill
(music) A rapid alternation between an indicated note and the one above it as an ornament; in musical notation usually indicated with the letters tr written above the staff.
drill tremulant vibrant
(phonetics) A type of consonantal sound that is produced by vibrations of the tongue against the place of articulation: for example, Spanish ⟨rr⟩, /r/.

trillion /ˈtɹɪljən/ trillions numeral
triljon biljon
(dated, _, British, Australian, long scale) A million million million: 1 followed by eighteen zeros, 1018.

trillionaire /ˌtɹɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌtɹɪl.jəˈnɛɚ/ trillionaires n
biljonär
Somebody whose wealth is greater than one trillion (1012) dollars, or other currency.

trilobite /ˈtɹaɪ.ləˌbaɪt/ trilobites n
trilobit
An extinct arthropod of the class Trilobita, whose body had three large lobes.

trilogy /ˈtɹɪləd͡ʒi/ trilogies n
trilogi
A set of three works of art that are connected, and that can be seen either as a single work or as three individual works. They are commonly found in literature, film, or video games.

trim /tɹɪm/ [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪm] trims n
trimning
(countable) A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.

trimaran trimarans n
trimaran
A type of boat with three parallel hulls.

trimmer /ˈtɹɪmə/ trimmers n
trimmer
A device used to trim.

trinket /ˈtɹɪŋkət/ /ˈtɹɪŋkɪt/ trinkets n
krimskrams krusiduller
A small showy ornament or piece of jewelry

trio /ˈtɹi.əʊ/ /ˈtɹioʊ/ trios n
trio
(music) A passage in the middle of a minuet, frequently in a different key.

triode triodes n
triod
A thermionic valve containing an anode, a cathode, and a control grid; small changes to the charge on the grid control the flow from cathode to anode, which makes amplification possible.

triolet /ˈtriːə(ʊ)lɛt/ /ˈtrʌɪəlɛt/ triolets n
triolett
(poetry) An eight-line poem whose rhyme scheme is ABaAabAB and whose lines are in iambic tetrameter.

trip /tɹɪp/ [tʰɹɪpʰ] trips n
tripp resa tur
A journey; an excursion or jaunt.
felsteg
A stumble or misstep.
drogrus narkotikarus tripp
(colloquial) A period of time in which one experiences drug-induced reverie or hallucinations.

trip /tɹɪp/ [tʰɹɪpʰ] v
snava snubbla
(intransitive) To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot
göra en resa
(intransitive) To journey, to make a trip.

trip odometer trip odometers n
trippmätare
(automotive) A part of an odometer capable of recording the distance traveled during a short trip by allowing its readout to be reset to zero.

tripartite /tɹaɪˈpɑɹtaɪt/ /tɹaɪˈpɑːtaɪt/ adj
tredelad
In three parts.

tripe /tɹaɪp/ tripes n
komage
The lining of the large stomach of ruminating animals, when prepared for food.

triphthong /ˈtɹɪfˌθɑŋ/ /ˈtɹɪfˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈtɹɪfˌθɔŋ/ /ˈtɹɪpˌθɑŋ/ /ˈtɹɪpˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈtɹɪpˌθɔŋ/ triphthongs n
triftong
A monosyllabic vowel combination usually involving a quick but smooth movement from one vowel to another that passes over a third one.

triplane triplanes n
triplan
(aviation) An airplane that has three pairs of wings, one above the others

triple /ˈtɹɪp.l̩/ /ˈtɹɪpəl/ adj
trippel-
Made up of three related elements, often matching

triple jump n
tresteg
An athletics field event where one has to travel as far as possible after taking one hop, a step, then a jump.

triple jumper triple jumpers n
trestegshoppare
(athletics) An athlete who competes in the triple jump.

triple point triple points n
trippelpunkt
(physics) The unique temperature and pressure at which the solid, liquid and gas phases of a substance are all in equilibrium.

triplet /ˈtɹɪ.pə.lɛt/ /ˈtɹɪplət/ triplets n
triol
(music) A group of three notes played or written where two notes would ordinarily be; a form of tuplet.
trilling
One of a group of three siblings born at the same time to the same mother.
trio
One of a group of three, particularly

tripod /ˈtɹaɪpɑd/ /ˈtɹaɪpɒd/ tripods n
stativ
A three-legged stand or mount.

triptych /ˈtɹɪptɪk/ triptychs n
triptyk
(arts) A picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges.

tripwire tripwires n
snubbeltråd
A cord or wire arranged so that when snagged or pulled by an intruder, it will trigger a detector or trap or a device, such as a land mine.

triquetra /tɹaɪˈkwɛtɹə/ triquetrae triquetras n
triquetra
A shape formed of three vesicae piscium, sometimes with an additional circle, a symbol of things and persons that are threefold (including the Christian Trinity), and a symbol of protection in Wicca.

triskelion /trɑɪ.ˈskɛ.li.ən/ /trɪ.ˈskɛ.li.ən/ triskelia triskelions n
triskele
A figure composed of three interlocked spirals (or three bent human legs), with threefold rotational symmetry.

trite /tɹaɪt/ triter tritest adj
banal trivial sliten utnött utsliten
Often in reference to a word or phrase: used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed.

tritium /ˈtrɪʃi.əm/ /ˈtɹɪti.əm/ tritiums n
tritium
(isotope) A radioactive isotope of the element hydrogen (symbol T or 31H) having one proton and two neutrons.

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.əmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ triumphs n
triumf
A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest.
A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a victor.
A state of joy or exultation at success.

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.əmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ v
triumfera
To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation.
To prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties.

triumphal arch triumphal arches n
triumfbåge
A monumental arch that commemorates a victory.

triumphantly more triumphantly most triumphantly adv
triumferande
In a triumphant manner.

triumvirate /tɹaɪ.ˈʌm.vəɹ.ɪt/ triumvirates n
triumvirat
An official group of three people, especially a ruling council of three men and particularly (historical) two such councils in Roman history.

triune adj
treenig
Both three and one at the same time.

trivalent /traɪˈveɪlənt/ adj
trevärd
(inorganic chemistry) Having a valence of three.

trivet /ˈtɹɪ.vɪt/ trivets n
trefot
A stand with three short legs, especially for cooking over a fire.
grytunderlägg karottunderlägg
A stand, sometimes with short, stumpy feet, used to support hot dishes and protect a table; a coaster.

trivia /ˈtɹɪvi.ə/ trivia trivias n
bagateller småsaker struntsaker
Insignificant trifles of little importance, especially items of unimportant information.

trivial /ˈtɹɪv.i.əl/ more trivial most trivial adj
trivial enkel
Ignorable; of little significance or value.
trivial ordinär vanlig
Commonplace, ordinary.
trivial uppenbar
(mathematics) Self-evident.

trivial name trivial names n
trivialnamn
(chemistry) A commonly used, non-systematic name of a chemical compound. Trivial names for many compounds have been in use since long before their exact chemical structures were determined.

troak /tɹoʊk/ /tɹəʊk/ v
idka byteshandel
(Scotland) To barter or trade, especially outside a government monopoly.

trochaic /tɹoʊˈkeɪ.ɪk/ adj
trokeisk
Composed of or relating to trochees, feet of one stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable.

trochee /ˈtɹəʊki/ trochees n
troké
A metrical foot in verse consisting of a stressed or heavy syllable followed by an unstressed or light syllable.

troika /ˈtɹɔɪ.kə/ troikas troiki n
trojka
A Russian carriage drawn by a team of three horses abreast.

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹɑl/ /tɹɒl/ /tɹəʊl/ trolls n
troll
Originally (Scandinavia, mythology) , a giant supernatural being; now (European folklore, fantasy) , a grotesque humanoid creature living in caves or hills or under bridges. [from early 17th c.]
troll nättroll internettroll
(figurative, originally, Internet slang) A person who makes or posts inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure others into combative argument for purposes of personal entertainment or to manipulate their perception, especially in an online community or discussion; also, such a statement. [from late 20th c.]
troll
(by extension, politics) A person who sows discord, or spreads misinformation or propaganda, in order to promote an agenda as part of an organized political campaign.

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹɑl/ /tɹɒl/ /tɹəʊl/ v
dörja slanta
(fishing) To fish in (a place) using a running fishing line (that is, a line with a hook on the end which is drawn along the water surface, possibly a line which would originally have been spooled on to a troll (etymology 2, noun sense 6.1)).
(fishing, Scotland, US) To fish using a line and bait or lures trailed behind a boat similarly to trawling. [from c. 1600]
trolla
(figurative, originally, Internet slang) To make or post inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure (someone) into combative argument for purposes of personal entertainment or to manipulate their perception, especially in an online community or discussion; also, to post such statements on (an online location, such as a social media website). [from late 20th c.]

trolley bus trolley buses trolley busses n
trådbuss
A bus, powered via overhead electric cables, that does not run on tracks.

trollop /ˈtɹɒl.əp/ trollops n
slampa slinka
(derogatory) A strumpet; a whore.

trombone /tɹəmˈboʊn/ /tɹəmˈbəʊn/ /ˌtɹɑmˈboʊn/ /ˌtɹɒmˈbəʊn/ trombones tromboni n
trombon basun
A musical instrument in the brass family, having a cylindrical bore, and usually a sliding tube (but sometimes piston valves, and rarely both). Most often refers to the tenor trombone, which is the most common type of trombone and has a fundamental tone of B♭ˌ (contra B♭).

troop /tɹup/ /tɹuːp/ troops n
trupp
(mostly, in the plural) A group of soldiers; military forces.
(nonstandard) An individual soldier or member of a military force.

troops /tɹuːps/ n
trupp truppstyrka
military personnel in uniform

trophy /ˈtɹoʊfi/ /ˈtɹəʊfi/ trophies n
trofé
An object, usually in the form of a statuette, cup, or shield, awarded for success in a competition or to mark a special achievement.

tropic /ˈtɹɒpɪk/ tropics n
vändkrets
Either of the two parallels of latitude 23°27′ north and south of the equator; the farthest points at which the sun can be directly overhead; the boundaries of the torrid zone or tropics.

tropicbird /ˈtɹɒ.pɪkˌbɜɹd/ tropicbirds n
tropikfågel

tropics n
tropikerna
(geography) The region of the Earth centred on the equator and lying between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn and characterized by a hot climate.

tropism /ˈtɹoʊˌpɪzəm/ /ˈtɹəʊpɪz(ə)m/ tropisms n
tropism
(uncountable, biology) The turning of an organism (chiefly a plant) or part of an organism either towards or away from a stimulus; (countable) an instance of this.

troponym troponyms n
troponym
(grammar) A verb that indicates more precisely the manner of doing something by replacing a verb of a more generalized meaning.

tropopause tropopauses n
tropopaus
The zone of transition between the troposphere and the stratosphere (approximately 13 kilometers). The tropopause normally occurs at an altitude of between 25,000 and 45,000 feet in polar and temperate zones. It occurs at 55,000 feet in the tropics.

troposphere tropospheres n
troposfär
The lower levels of the atmosphere extending from the surface of the Earth or another celestial body up to the tropopause. It is characterized by convective air movements and a large vertical temperature change.

trot /tɹɑt/ /tɹɒt/ trots n
trav
(chiefly, of horses) A gait of a four-legged animal between walk and canter, a diagonal gait (in which diagonally opposite pairs of legs move together).

trot /tɹɑt/ /tɹɒt/ v
trava
(intransitive, of a horse) To move at a gait between a walk and a canter.

trotter trotters n
travare travhäst
In harness racing, a horse with a gait in which the front and back legs on opposite sides take a step together alternating with the other set of opposite legs; as opposed to a pacer.

troubadour troubadours n
trubadur
An itinerant composer and performer of songs in medieval Europe; a jongleur or travelling minstrel.

trouble /ˈtɹə-/ /ˈtɹʌb(ə)l/ troubles n
besvär möda
problem
A difficulty, problem, condition, or action contributing to such a situation.

trouble light trouble lights n
arbetslampa sladdlampa

troublemaker troublemakers n
bråkmakare bråkstake bråkmakerska
One who causes trouble, especially one who does so deliberately.

troubleshooter troubleshooters n
problemlösare
A person skilled at locating the causes of problems and rectifying them.

troubleshooting n
felsökning
The identification and resolution of problems, especially problems of a technical nature.

troublesome /ˈtɹʌbl̩səm/ /ˈtɹʌbəlsəm/ more troublesome most troublesome adj
besvärlig
Causing trouble or anxiety

trough /tɹɑf/ /tɹɑθ/ /tɹɒf/ /tɹɔf/ /tɹɔθ/ troughs n
tråg ho vattenho matho
A long, narrow container, open on top, for feeding or watering animals.
ränna
A short, narrow canal designed to hold water until it drains or evaporates.
takränna
(Canada) A gutter under the eaves of a building; an eaves trough.
vågdal
A long, narrow depression between waves or ridges; the low portion of a wave cycle.
tråg
(meteorology) A linear atmospheric depression associated with a weather front.

trounce /tɹaʊns/ v
klå upp
(transitive) To beat severely; to thrash.
ge storstryk krossa mosa utklassa
(transitive) To beat or overcome thoroughly, to defeat heavily; especially (games, sports) to win against (someone) by a wide margin.

troupe /tɹuːp/ troupes n
trupp
A company of, often touring, actors, singers or dancers.
Any group of people working together on a shared activity.

trouser pocket trouser pockets n
byxficka
A pocket in a pair of trousers.

trouser snake trouser snakes n
byxorm
(vulgar, slang) The penis.

trousseau /ˈtɹuˌsoʊ/ /ˈtɹuːsəʊ/ trousseaus trousseaux n
brudkista
The clothes and linen, etc., that a bride collects or that is given to her for her wedding and married life, especially a traditional or formal set of these.

trout /tɹaʊt/ /tɹʌʊt/ trout trouts n
öring forell
Any of several species of fish in Salmonidae, closely related to salmon, and distinguished by spawning more than once.

trowel /ˈtɹaʊ.əl/ trowels n
planteringsspade trädgårdsspade
A gardener’s tool, shaped like a scoop, used in taking up plants, stirring soil etc.

truancy truancies n
skolk
The act of shirking from responsibilities and duties, especially from attending school.

truce /tɹus/ /tɹuːs/ truces n
vapenvila
A period of time in which no fighting takes place due to an agreement between the opposed parties.

truck /tɹʌk/ [tɹʌk] [t͡ʃɹʌk] trucks n
flaggstångsknopp knopp
(nautical) On a wooden mast, a circular disc (or sometimes a rectangle) of wood near or at the top of the mast, usually with holes or sheaves to reeve signal halyards; also a temporary or emergency place for a lookout. "Main" refers to the mainmast, whereas a truck on another mast may be called (on the mizzenmast, for example) "mizzen-truck".
lastbil lastvagn
(countable, uncountable, US, Australia) A heavier motor vehicle designed to carry goods or to pull a semi-trailer designed to carry goods.

truck driver truck drivers n
lastbilschaufför långtradarchaufför tradarchaffis
(US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) A person employed to drive a truck, especially a tractor-trailer or other large industrial truck.

truck stop truck stops n
lastbilstopp långtradarfik långtradarkafé
(chiefly, North America, Australia) A roadside service area, usually consisting of a restaurant and service station and sometimes a motel or hotel, where drivers of long-haul trucks can stop to refuel, eat, and rest.

trudge /tɹʌd͡ʒ/ v
stövla
(intransitive) To walk wearily with heavy, slow steps.

true /tɹjuː/ /tɹuː/ /tɹɪʊ̯/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷu̠ː] more true most true truer truest adj
sann
(of a statement) Conforming to the actual state of reality or fact; factually correct.
(logic) Of the state in Boolean logic that indicates an affirmative or positive result.
sann trogen
Loyal, faithful.
sann äkta
Genuine; legitimate, valid.

true /tɹjuː/ /tɹuː/ /tɹɪʊ̯/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷu̠ː] v
rikta räta
To straighten (of something that is supposed to be straight).

true believer true believers n
sann troende
A strict follower of a doctrine.

truffle /ˈtɹʌf.l̩/ truffles n
tryffel tryffelsvamp
Any of various edible fungi, of the genus Tuber, that grow in the soil in southern Europe; the earthnut.

truffle hog truffle hogs n
tryffelgris tryffelsvin
A domestic pig used for extraction of truffles.

truing truings n
riktning
The alignment (and cutting) of a wheel (especially a grinding wheel) such that its surface is concentric with its axis.

trump /tɹʌmp/ [t͡ʃɹʌmp] trumps n
trumf
(cards) The suit, in a game of cards, that outranks all others.
trumfkort trumf
(cards) A playing card of that suit.
trumf trumfkort
(figuratively) Something that gives one an advantage, especially one held in reserve.

trump /tɹʌmp/ [t͡ʃɹʌmp] v
sticka
(transitive, cards) To play on (a card of another suit) with a trump.
trumfa
(intransitive, cards) To play a trump, or to take a trick with a trump.
övertrumfa
(transitive) To get the better of, or finesse, a competitor.
(transitive) To supersede.

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ trumpets n
trumpet
A musical instrument of the brass family, generally tuned to the key of B-flat; by extension, any type of lip-vibrated aerophone, most often valveless and not chromatic.

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ v
trumpeta
(intransitive) To sound loudly, be amplified
(ambitransitive) Of an elephant, to make its cry.
spela trumpet
(intransitive) To play the trumpet.

trumpeter /ˈtɹʌmpɪtə/ /ˈtɹʌmpɪtɚ/ trumpeters n
trumpetare
Someone who plays a trumpet.
Any of three species of bird in the family Psophiidae from South America named for the trumpeting threat call of the males.

trumpeter finch trumpeter finches n
ökentrumpetare
A species of finch, Bucanetes githagineus, known for its buzzing nasal trill

truncation truncations n
avkortning
(linguistics) The act of truncating or shortening (for example, words are shortened to form blend words or portmanteaus).

truncheon /ˈtɹʌnt͡ʃən/ /ˈtɹʌnʃən/ truncheons n
batong knölpåk käpp polisbatong påk
A short staff, a club; a cudgel.
kommandostav
A baton, or military staff of command, now especially the stick carried by a police officer.

truncheon /ˈtɹʌnt͡ʃən/ /ˈtɹʌnʃən/ v
prygla
(transitive) To strike with a truncheon.

trundle bed trundle beds n
gästsäng
A low bed, designed to be rolled/stored away, usually on casters, under a higher bed, e.g. for temporary use by guests.

trunk /tɹʌŋk/ [tɹʌŋk] [t͡ʃɹʌŋk] trunks n
snabel
The conspicuously extended, mobile, nose-like organ of an animal such as a sengi, a tapir or especially an elephant. The trunks of various kinds of animals might be adapted to probing and sniffing, as in the sengis, or be partly prehensile, as in the tapir, or be a versatile prehensile organ for manipulation, feeding, drinking and fighting as in the elephant.
bagageutrymme baklucka bagagelucka skuff
(North America, automotive) The luggage storage compartment of a sedan/saloon-style car.
koffert
A box or chest usually covered with leather, metal, or cloth, or sometimes made of leather, hide, or metal, for holding or transporting clothes or other goods.
stam
(software engineering) In software projects under source control: the most current source tree, from which the latest unstable builds (so-called "trunk builds") are compiled.

trunk road trunk roads n
stamväg
(UK) An important main road used by long-distance traffic, as well as heavy lorries.

trust /tɹʊst/ /tɹʌst/ [tɹɐst] [tɹʌst] [t͡ʃɹ-] trusts n
förtroende tillit
Confidence in or reliance on some person or quality.
förtröstan tilltro
Dependence upon something in the future; hope.
trust
(legal) The confidence vested in a person who has legal ownership of a property to manage for the benefit of another.
A group of businessmen or traders organised for mutual benefit to produce and distribute specific commodities or services, and managed by a central body of trustees.

trust /tɹʊst/ /tɹʌst/ [tɹɐst] [tɹʌst] [t͡ʃɹ-] v
ha tillit till lita på
(transitive) To place confidence in, to rely on, to confide in.
ha tillit till hysa tillit till lita på
(transitive) To give credence to; to believe; to credit.
räkna med
(transitive) to show confidence in a person by entrusting them with something.
lita anförtro (sig åt) förtrösta förtrösta (på) ha tillit ha/hysa tillit (till)
(intransitive) To have trust; to be credulous; to be won to confidence; to confide.

trustworthiness /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði.nɛs/ n
trovärde trovärdighet
The state or quality of being trustworthy or reliable.

trustworthy /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði/ more trustworthy most trustworthy trustworthier trustworthiest adj
pålitlig trovärdig
Deserving of trust, reliable.

truth /tɹuːθ/ truths n
sanning
True facts, genuine depiction or statements of reality.
(countable) Something acknowledged to be true; a true statement or axiom.
sanning sanningshalt
Conformity to fact or reality; correctness, accuracy.
tro trohet troskap
The state or quality of being true to someone or something.
sanning verklighet
That which is real, in a deeper sense; spiritual or ‘genuine’ reality.

truth or dare n
sanning eller konka sanning eller konsekvens
(games) A game where players take it in turn to perform a dare set by the other players, or truthfully answer a question put forth by them.

truth table truth tables n
sanningsvärdetabell
(logic) A table showing all possible truth values for an expression, derived from the truth values of its components.

truth value truth values n
sanningsvärde
(logic) A value indicating to what extent a statement is true; in classical logic, these are the values "true" and "false".

truthiness /ˈtɹuːθinəs/ n
sanningenhet
(US, colloquial) Superficial or asserted truthfulness, without recourse to evidence. [from 21st c.]

truthseeker truthseekers n
sanningssökare
One who goes in quest of the truth.

truthteller truthtellers n
sanningssägare sanningsvittne

try /tɹaɪ/ [tɹ̝̊aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔ʷaɪ̯] [t͡ʃɹaɪ̯] tries n
försök
An attempt.
provning provsmakning
An act of tasting or sampling.

try /tɹaɪ/ [tɹ̝̊aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔ʷaɪ̯] [t͡ʃɹaɪ̯] v
prova pröva testa
To prove by experiment; to apply a test to, for the purpose of determining the quality; to examine; to prove; to test.
prova försöka pröva testa
To settle; to decide; to determine; specifically, to decide by an appeal to arms.

try out v
pröva testa utpröva
(transitive) To test (something) to see how it works or whether it is suitable.

trying /ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/ more trying most trying adj
ansträngande krävande påfrestande
Difficult to endure; arduous.

trypophobia /ˌtɹɪpəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌtɹɪpəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
trypofobi
(psychology) An irrational or obsessive fear of irregular patterns or clusters of small holes, such as those found in honeycombs. [from 2005]

trypsin trypsins n
trypsin
(enzyme) A digestive enzyme that cleaves peptide bonds (a serine protease)

tryptophan /ˈtɹɪptə(ʊ)fæn/ tryptophans n
tryptofan
(amino acid) An essential amino acid having an indole side chain; it is present in many foods, especially chocolate, oats, bananas and milk; it is essential for normal growth and development and is the precursor of serotonin and niacin; any specific form of this compound, or any derivative of it.

tsar /(t)sɑɹ/ /(t)sɑː/ /tsɐː/ /zɐː/ /zɑɹ/ /zɑː/ tsars n
tsar
(historical) An emperor of Russia (1547 to 1917) and of some South Slavic states.

tsardom /ˈ(t)sɑː(ɹ)dəm/ /ˈzɑː(ɹ)dəm/ tsardoms n
tsardöme
(countable) The territory ruled by a tsar.

tsarevich /(t)sɑːˈɹɛvɪtʃ/ /ˈ(t)sɑːɹəvɪtʃ/ /ˈzɑːɹəvɪtʃ/ tsareviches tsarevichi tsarevichs n
tsarevitj
A son of a tsar, a prince in Russia or Bulgaria.

tsarina /tsaˈɹiːnə/ /zaˈɹiːnə/ tsar tsarinas n
tsarinna tsaritsa
(historical) An empress of several Eastern European countries, especially Russia, or the wife of a tsar.

tsp tsp tsps n
tsk
abbreviation for teaspoon

tsunami /(t)suˈnæmi/ /(t)suˈnɑmi/ /(t)suːˈnɑːmi/ tsunami tsunamis n
tsunami flodvåg
A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption. Tsunami are usually a series of waves, or wave train.

tteokbokki /tɒkˈbəʊki/ n
topokki tteokbokgi tteokbokki
Stir-fried sliced tteoks (Korean rice cakes) seasoned with red pepper paste.

tuatara /tuːəˈtɑːɹə/ tuatara tuataras n
bryggödla tuatara
A reptile, Sphenodon punctatus, native to New Zealand, that resembles lizards and is the only surviving rhynchocephalian.

tub /tʌb/ tubs n
kar
A flat-bottomed vessel, of width similar to or greater than its height, used for storing or packing things, or for washing things in.

tubaist tubaists n
tubaist
someone who plays the tuba

tube /tjuːb/ /tuːb/ /tʃuːb/ tubes n
rör tub
(surfing) A wave which pitches forward when breaking, creating a hollow space inside.

tube sock tube socks n
tubsocka
A one-size-fits-all sock, having a plain tubular shape rather than one designed to match the contours of the foot.

tube top tube tops n
tubtopp
A one-piece strapless tube-shaped top worn by women, leaving shoulders and belly-button exposed.

tuber /tjuːbə(ɹ)/ /tubɚ/ tubers n
knöl rotknöl pålrot rotfrukt stamknöl
A fleshy, thickened underground stem of a plant, usually containing stored starch, for example a potato or arrowroot.

tubercular more tubercular most tubercular adj
tuberkulös
Of, pertaining to, or having tuberculosis.

tuberculosis /tjuːˌbɜː(ɹ)kjʊˈləʊsɪs/ /tuˌbɚkjʊˈloʊsɪs/ tuberculoses n
tuberkulos
(pathology) An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by a species of mycobacterium, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis, mainly infecting the lungs where it causes tubercles characterized by the expectoration of mucus and sputum, fever, weight loss, and chest pain, and transmitted through inhalation or ingestion of bacteria. [from 1839]

tubular /ˈt(j)ubjulɚ/ /ˈt(j)ubjəlɚ/ /ˈtjuːbjələ(ɹ)/ /ˈtjuːbjʊlə(ɹ)/ /ˈtjʉːbjələ(ɹ)/ /ˈtjʉːbjʊlə(ɹ)/ more tubular most tubular adj
rörformig
Shaped like a tube.

tubular bells n
rörklockor
(musical instrument, percussion) A percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned metal tubes that are struck with a mallet.

tubulin tubulins n
tubulin
(protein) Any of a group of proteins used as the material for microtubules.

tuck in v
stoppa in stoppa om
(transitive) To pull the blankets or duvet up over (someone in bed); to put (someone) to bed.

tuff /tʌf/ tuffs n
tuff
(rock) A light porous rock, now especially a rock composed of compacted volcanic ash varying in size from fine sand to coarse gravel.

tuft /tʌft/ tufts n
tuva tova
A bunch of feathers, grass or hair, etc., held together at the base.

tufted duck tufted ducks n
vigg
A species of duck, Aythya fuligula.

tufted puffin /ˈtʌftɪd ˈpʌfɪn/ tufted puffins n
tofslunne
A species of puffin, Fratercula cirrhata, easily distinguished by its thick bill and the pair of tufts on its head.

tufted titmouse tufted titmice tufted titmouses n
östgråmes
Baeolophus bicolor, a small bird of the tit family Paridae, native to the eastern US.

tug /tʌɡ/ v
dra släpa
(transitive) To pull or drag with great effort.
dra
(transitive) To pull hard repeatedly.
bogsera
(transitive) To tow by tugboat.

tug of war /ˈtʌɡ əv ˌwɔː(r)/ tug of wars tugs of war n
dragkamp
A game or competition in which two teams pull or tug on opposite ends of a rope trying to force the other team over the line which initially marked the middle between the two teams.
(idiomatic) A dispute between two parties, particularly an entrenched, back-and-forth dispute.

tugboat /ˈtʌɡboʊt/ /ˈtʌɡbəʊt/ tugboats n
bogserbåt
A small, powerful boat used to push or pull barges or to help maneuver larger vessels.

tughra tughras n
tugra
A calligraphic signature of an Ottoman sultan (and some other rulers to the present day) that was affixed to official documents, carved on his seal, and stamped on coins and inscribed on some stamps issued during his reign.

tuition /tjuːˈɪʃən/ /tuˈɪʃən/ /ˈtjuːʃən/ tuitions n
undervisningsarvode undervisningsavgift
(North American) A sum of money paid for instruction (such as in a high school, boarding school, university, or college).
handledning undervisning
The training or instruction provided by a teacher or tutor.

tulip /ˈtjuːlɪp/ /ˈtulɪp/ /ˈtʃuːlɪp/ tulips n
tulpan
A type of flowering plant, genus Tulipa.
The flower of this plant.

tulip tree tulip trees n
tulpanträd
(botany) A North American tree, Liriodendron tulipifera, that has squarish leaves, cone-shaped fruit and an aromatic odour, of family Magnoliaceae.
(botany) A tropical tree (Thespesia populnea, Indian tulip tree), of family Malvaceae.

tulle /tjuːl/ /tuːl/ /tʊl/ tulles n
tyll
A kind of silk lace or light netting, used for clothing, veils, etc.

tumble dryer tumble dryers n
torktumlare
An electrical device that dries clothes in a rotating drum which tumbles the clothes in a flow of hot air.

tumbler /ˈtʌmblɚ/ tumblers n
dricksglas glas tumlare
A drinking glass that has no stem, foot, or handle — so called because such glasses originally had a pointed or convex base and could not be set down without spilling. This compelled the drinker to finish their measure.

tumbleweed /ˈtʌmbəlwiːd/ /ˈtʌmbəlˌwid/ tumbleweeds n
marklöpare stäpplöpare
Any plant which habitually breaks away from its roots once dry, forming a light, rolling mass which is driven by the wind from place to place; as Russian thistle, wild indigo, witch grass, Amaranthus albus, etc.

tumor /tjuː.mə/ /tuː.məɹ/ tumors n
tumör
(oncology, pathology) An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.

tumult /ˈtjuː.mʌlt/ /ˈtuː.mʌlt/ /ˈtʃuː.mʌlt/ [ˈtʌmʌlt̰̚] tumults n
tumult
A riot or uprising.

tumultuous /tjʊˈmʌl.tjʊ.əs/ /tuˈmʌl.t͡ʃu.əs/ /tə-/ more tumultuous most tumultuous adj
tumultartad
Characterized by loud, confused noise. [from mid 16th c.]

tuna /ˈtjuː.nə/ /ˈtu.nə/ /ˈtʃuː.nə/ tuna tunas n
tonfisk
Any of several species of fish of the genus Thunnus in the family Scombridae.

tundra /ˈtʌndɹə/ tundras n
tundra
A flat and treeless Arctic biome.

tundra bean goose tundra bean geese n
tundrasädgås
Any goose of species Anser serrirostris, that breeds in northern Siberia.

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ /tɪu̯n/ /tʃuːn/ tunes n
melodi
A melody.
låt melodi
A song, or short musical composition.

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ /tɪu̯n/ /tʃuːn/ v
stämma
To adjust (a musical instrument) so that it produces the correct pitches.
justera
To adjust or modify (especially a mechanical or electrical device) so that it functions optimally.

tune up v
trimma
(transitive) To make adjustments (to an engine or bicycle drivetrain) in order to improve its performance.

tungsten /ˈtʌŋstən/ tungstens n
volfram
A rare metallic chemical element (symbol W, from Latin wolframium) with an atomic number of 74.

tunic /tjuːnɪk/ /tuːnɪk/ tunics n
tunika
A garment worn over the torso, with or without sleeves, and of various lengths reaching from the hips to the ankles.

tuning fork /tjʉːnɪŋ foːk/ tuning forks n
stämgaffel
(musical instruments) A fork-shaped object which emits a tone of a specific frequency when struck, producing a reference note for tuning instruments.

tuning key tuning keys n
stämskruv
A peg or screw used to tighten or loosen strings on a musical instrument in order to produce concordant sounds.

tunnel /ˈtʌn(ə)l/ tunnels n
tunnel
An underground or underwater passage.

tunnel vision n
tunnelseende
A restricted field of vision, especially as the result of looking through some type of object or a medical condition.

tuple /ˈtjuːpəl/ /ˈtuːpəl/ /ˈtʊpəl/ /ˈtʌpəl/ /ˈt͡ʃuːpəl/ tuples n
tipel tupel
(set theory) A finite sequence of terms.

turban /ˈtɜːbən/ /ˈtɝbən/ turbans n
turban
A man's headdress made by winding a length of cloth round the head.
A woman's close-fitting hat with little or no brim.

turbine /ˈtəːˌbaɪn/ /ˈtəːˌbɪn/ /ˈtɚ.bɪn/ /ˈtɚˌbaɪn/ turbines n
turbin
Any of various rotary machines that use the kinetic energy of a continuous stream of fluid (a liquid or a gas) to turn a shaft.

turbojet turbojets n
enkelströmsmotor
(aeronautics) A jet engine that develops thrust solely from high-speed exhaust gases expelled from a turbine that drives a compressor.

turbot /ˈtɜːbət/ /ˈtɝbət/ turbot turbots n
piggvar
Any of species Scophthalmus maximus (syn. Psetta maxima) of flatfish native to Europe.
Any of various other flatfishes of family Scophthalmidae that are found in marine or brackish waters.

turbulence /ˈtɜː.bjə.ləns/ /ˈtɝ.bjə.ləns/ turbulences n
turbulens
(uncountable) Disturbance in a gas or fluid, characterized by evidence of internal motion or unrest.

turbulent /ˈtɜːbjələnt/ /ˈtɝbjələnt/ more turbulent most turbulent adj
turbulent
violently disturbed or agitated; tempestuous, tumultuous
being in, or causing, disturbance or unrest

turd /tɜːd/ /tɝd/ turds n
bajskorv
(informal, mildly, vulgar) A piece of solid animal or human feces.

tureen /t(j)uˈɹin/ /təˈɹin/ /təˈɹiːn/ /t͡ʃəˈɹiːn/ /t͡ʃʊˈɹiːn/ tureens n
soppskål terrin
A broad, deep serving dish used for serving soup or stew.

turf /tɚf/ /tɜːf/ turfs turves n
torv torva
(countable) A piece of such a layer cut from the soil. May be used as sod to make a lawn, dried for peat, stacked to form earthen structures, etc.
torv
(countable) A block of peat used as fuel.
täppa
(uncountable, slang) A territory claimed by a gang as their own.

turgid /ˈtɚ.d͡ʒɪd/ /ˈtɜː.d͡ʒɪd/ more turgid most turgid adj
svulstig uppsvullen
Distended beyond the natural state by some internal agent, especially fluid, or expansive force.

turkey /ˈtɜːki/ /ˈtɝki/ turkeys turkies n
kalkon
(countable) A bird in the genus Meleagris with a fan-shaped tail and wattled neck, especially the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo, now domesticated).
(uncountable) The flesh or meat of this bird eaten as food.

turkey vulture turkey vultures n
kalkongam
A common New World vulture, Cathartes aura.

turkey-hen turkey-hens n
kalkonhöna
A female turkey.

turkeycock turkeycocks n
kalkontupp
A male turkey.

turmeric /təɹ.ˈmɛ.ɾɪk/ /ˈtjuː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ /ˈtuː.mə.ɹɪk/ /ˈtɜɹ.məɹ.ɪk/ /ˈtɜː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ /ˈtʃuː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ [ˈtʰu.mɚ.ɪk] [ˈtʰɝ.mɚ.ɪk] turmerics n
gurkmeja
(botany) An Indian plant, Curcuma longa, with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
(cooking) The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ turns n
tur turas om
A chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others.
tur
One's chance to make a move in a game having two or more players.
varv
A single loop of a coil.

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ v
snurra vrida sig vända sig
(intransitive) Of a body, person, etc, to move around an axis through itself.
svarva
(transitive) To shape (something) symmetrically by rotating it against a stationary cutting tool, as on a lathe.
svänga gira
(intransitive) To change one's direction of travel.
vrida snurra
(transitive) To change the direction or orientation of, especially by rotation.
vända
(transitive) To position (something) by folding it, or using its folds.
bli
(copulative) To become (begin to be).
förvandlas
To change fundamentally; to metamorphose.
gå emot
To rebel; to go against something formerly tolerated.
surna
(intransitive) To sour or spoil; to go bad.

turn a blind eye v
se genom fingrarna blunda se mellan fingrarna
(idiomatic) To ignore or deliberately overlook, especially with respect to something unpleasant or improper, to look the other way. To knowingly refuse to acknowledge something which you know to be real.

turn a deaf ear v
slå dövörat till
(figuratively, transitive with to) To refuse to listen to something.

turn around v
vända
(ergative) To physically rotate (usually around a vertical axis) for a half turn (180 degrees), a whole turn (360 degrees), or an indefinite amount.
(transitive, figurative) To change drastically in a fundamental way, often for the better; to change to the opposite (opinion or position).

turn down v
förkasta säga nej till
(idiomatic) To refuse, decline, or deny.
sänka dämpa
(idiomatic) To reduce the power, etc. of something by means of a control, such as the volume, heat, or light.

turn in v
ange
(transitive, idiomatic) To relinquish; give up; to tell on someone to the authorities (especially to turn someone in).

turn in one's grave v
vända sig i graven vända sig i sin grav
(idiomatic) To be appalled, offended or disgusted by something, despite being deceased.

turn inside-out v
vända ut och in
to invert; to place the outer surface inside and put the inside surface to the outside.

turn of events turns of events n
händelseutveckling
(idiomatic) A deviation from the expected course of events.

turn of the century turns of centuries turns of the centuries n
sekelskifte
The beginning or end of a certain century.

turn of the year turns of the years n
årsskifte
Approximately at the end of one year and the beginning of the next.

turn off v
stänga av släcka
(transitive) To power down, to switch off, to put out of operation, to deactivate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
stänga av
(transitive) To rotate a tap or valve so as to interrupt the outflow of liquid or gas.
svänga av stanna
(intransitive) To leave a road; to exit.

turn on v
sätta på vrida
(transitive) To set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve. [from 19th c.]
starta slå på sätta på stänga på
(transitive) To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
tända vända sig mot
(transitive) To introduce (someone to something), and especially to fill them with enthusiasm (about it); to intoxicate, give pleasure to ( + to an object of interest or excitement). [from 20th c.]

turn one's coat v
vända kappan efter vinden
(idiom) To turn against a previous affiliation or allegiance.

turn out v
dyka upp ge resultat
(intransitive, idiomatic, copulative) To end up; to result.
släcka stänga av
(transitive, idiomatic) To extinguish a light or other device
visa sig
(intransitive, idiomatic) To become apparent or known, especially (as) it turns out
göra producera
(transitive, idiomatic) To produce; make.
slänga ut visa ut
(transitive, idiomatic) To refuse service or shelter; to eject or evict.
svänga av
(sex, transitive, slang) To convince a person (usually a woman) to become a prostitute.

turn over v
vända överlämna

turn the other cheek v
vända andra kinden till
(idiomatic) To accept punishment or injury without retaliating.

turn to v
vända sig till
To consult for advice or help.

turn up v
dyka upp
(intransitive, copulative) To show up; to appear suddenly or unexpectedly.
(transitive) To cause to appear; to find by searching, etc.
höja vrida upp volymen
(transitive) To increase the amount of something by means of a control, such as the volume, heat, or light.

turn-off turn-offs n
(något) avtändande
(idiomatic) Something that repulses, disgusts, or discourages, especially sexually.

turnbuckle turnbuckles n
vantskruv
(nautical) A link threaded on both ends of a short bar which is used to pull objects together. (FM 55-501)

turncoat /ˈtəːn.kəʊt/ /ˈtɝn.koʊt/ turncoats n
kappvändare överlöpare vända kappan efter vinden
A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.

turner /ˈtɜː.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɝ.nɚ/ turners n
svarvare
A person who turns and shapes wood etc. on a lathe.
stekspade
A kitchen utensil used for turning food.

turning /ˈtɜː.nɪŋ/ /ˈtɝ.nɪŋ/ turnings n
svarvning trycksvarvning
The shaping of wood or metal on a lathe.

turning point turning points n
vändpunkt
A decisive point at which a significant change or historical event occurs, or at which a decision must be made.
extremvärde
(calculus) A maximum or minimum on a graph.

turnip /ˈtɜː.nɪp/ /ˈtɝ.nɪp/ turnips n
rova majrova
The white root of a yellow-flowered plant, Brassica rapa, grown as a vegetable and as fodder for cattle.

turnip moth turnip moths n
sädesbroddfly
A moth of the family Noctuidae, Agrotis segetum, whose larvae called cutworms cause damage to a wide variety of crops.

turnip sawfly turnip sawflies n
kålbladstekel
Athalia rosae, a typical sawfly with dark green or blackish larvae that feed on brassicas.

turnkey /ˈtɜː(ɹ)nˌkiː/ more turnkey most turnkey adj
nyckelfärdig nyckelklar
Ready to use without further assembly or test; supplied in a state that is ready to turn on and operate (typically refers to an assembly that is outsourced for manufacture)

turnover turnovers n
omsättning
The amount of money taken as sales transacted in a given period.

turnpike /ˈtɜː(ɹ)npaɪk/ turnpikes n
betalväg
(chiefly, US) A toll road, especially a toll expressway.

turnstile /ˈtɜːnstaɪl/ /ˈtɝnstaɪl/ turnstiles n
vändkors
A rotating mechanical device that controls and counts passage between public areas, especially one that only allows passage after a charge has been paid.

turntable /ˈtɜːnteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈtɝnˌteɪbəl/ turntables n
skivtallrik skivspelare
(music) The circular rotating platform of a record player or a disk jockey's console on which the record rests during play; (by extension) , a record player.
vändskiva
(rail transport, road transport) A rotating platform placed in a circular pit, used for turning locomotives, cars, or trucks.

turophile turophiles n
ostfantast
a gourmet/connoisseur of cheese

turpentine /ˈtɜː.pənˌtaɪn/ /ˈtɝ.pənˌtaɪn/ turpentines n
terpentin
A volatile essential oil now obtained from such oleoresin of from the wood of pine trees by steam distillation; a complex mixture of monoterpenes; now used as a solvent and paint thinner.

turquoise /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪz/ more turquoise most turquoise adj
turkos turkosfärgad
Having a pale greenish-blue colour.

turquoise /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪz/ turquoises n
turkos
(countable) A sky-blue, greenish-blue, or greenish-gray semi-precious gemstone.
turkos turkosfärg
(countable, and, uncountable) A pale greenish-blue colour, like that of the gemstone.

turret /ˈtɝ.ɪt/ /ˈtʊɹ.ɪt/ /ˈtʌɹ.ɪt/ turrets n
kanontorn torn turell utkikstorn vakttorn
(architecture) A little tower, frequently a merely ornamental structure at one of the corners of a building or castle.
belägringstorn kanontorn
(historical, military) A siege tower; a movable building, of a square form, consisting of ten or even twenty stories and sometimes one hundred and twenty cubits high, usually moved on wheels, and employed in approaching a fortified place, for carrying soldiers, engines, ladders, casting bridges, and other necessaries.

turret lathe turret lathes n
revolversvarv

turtle /ˈtɜːtl̩/ /ˈtɝtl̩/ [ˈtʰɝɾɫ̩] turtles n
sköldpadda
(zoology, US, Canada) Any land or marine reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective shell enclosing its body. See also tortoise.
havssköldpadda
(computing) An on-screen cursor that serves the same function as a turtle for drawing.

turtle dove /ˈtɜːtəldʌv/ /ˈtɝtəldʌv/ turtle doves n
turturduva
Any of several (species of) birds, called by this traditional name, mainly in the genus Streptopelia, of the family Columbidae (doves and pigeons, which also included the extinct passenger pigeon, dodo, and solitaire).

tusk /ˈtʌsk/ tusks n
bete
A sharp point.

tussle /ˈtʌsəl/ tussles n
dust
A physical fight or struggle.

tut tut /ˈtʌt ˈtʌt/ [ˈǀˈǀ] interjection
aja baja baj
An exclamation of disapproval.

tutor /ˈtjuːtə/ /ˈtutɚ/ tutoress tutors n
lärare guvernant informator privatlärare
One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.

tutor /ˈtjuːtə/ /ˈtutɚ/ v
handleda undervisa
(transitive) To instruct or teach, especially an individual or small group.

tutorial /tjuːˈtɔːɹɪəl/ /tuˈtɔɹijəɫ/ /tʃʉˈtoːɹiəɫ/ /tʊˈtɔɹijəɫ/ tutorials n
guide handledning självstudie
A self-paced learning exercise; a lesson prepared so that a student can learn at their own speed, at their convenience.

tutu /ˈtutu/ /ˈtuːtuː/ tutus n
tutu
A ballet skirt made of layered stiff but light netting.

tuxedo /tʌkˈsidoʊ/ /tʌkˈsiːdəʊ/ tuxedoes tuxedos n
smoking
A typically black formal jacket worn by men.
The entire suit complementing and including this jacket.

twaddle /ˈtwɑdəl/ /ˈtwɒdəl/ twaddles n
babbel pladder svammel dravel snack trams
(uncountable) Empty or silly idle talk or writing; nonsense, rubbish. [from 1782.]

twaddle /ˈtwɑdəl/ /ˈtwɒdəl/ v
babbla pladdra svamla
To talk or write nonsense; to prattle.

twaite shad twaite shads n
staksill
A fish in the herring family Clupeidae, Alosa fallax, found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.

twat /twæt/ /twɑt/ /twɔt/ [tʰw̥æt] [tʰw̥ɑt] [tʰw̥ɔt] twats n
fitta mutta
(vulgar, slang) The vagina or vulva.
idiot kötthuvud rövhål
(offensive, vulgar, slang, mainly, UK, Ireland, Australia) A contemptible and stupid person, idiot.

tweak /twiːk/ tweaks n
finjustering justering
A slight adjustment or modification.

twee /twiː/ more twee most twee tweer tweest adj
pimpinett

tweet /twiːt/ v
twittra tvittra
(ambitransitive, social media) To post an update to Twitter. [since 2007]

tweezers /ˈtwizɚz/ /ˈtwiːzəz/ n
pincett
A small pincerlike instrument, usually made of metal, used for handling or picking up small objects (such as postage stamps), plucking out (plucking) hairs, pulling out slivers, etc.

twelfth /twɛlf/ /twɛlftθ/ /twɛlfθ/ /twɛlθ/ [tʰw̥ɛlfθ] [tʰw̥ɛlʷf] [tʰw̥ɛl̪θ] adj
tolfte
The ordinal form of the number twelve, describing a person or thing in position number 12 of a sequence.

twelfth /twɛlf/ /twɛlftθ/ /twɛlfθ/ /twɛlθ/ [tʰw̥ɛlfθ] [tʰw̥ɛlʷf] [tʰw̥ɛl̪θ] twelfths n
tolftedel
One of twelve equal parts of a whole.

twelve /twelv/ /twəlv/ /twɛlv/ /twɛv/ [tw̥eɫv] [tw̥əɫv] [tw̥ɛv] [tw̥ɛɫv] numeral
tolv
The cardinal number occurring after eleven and before thirteen, represented in Arabic numerals as 12 and in Roman numerals as XII.

twelve o'clock twelve o'clocks n
klockan tolv midnatt
(In both the 12-hour clock and the 24-hour clock) The start of the thirteenth hour of the day; noon (noontime); 12:00 p.m. (12:00).

twelve-tone technique pn
tolvtonsmusik
system of musical composition

twenties n
tjugotalet
The decade of the 1820s, 1920s, 2020s, etc.

twentieth /-ɪθ/ /ˈtwɛn.i.əθ/ /ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/ [ˈtw̥ɛ.ɾ̃i.əθ] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃n.ti.əθ] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃ɾ̃.i.əθ] adj
tjugonde
The ordinal form of the number twenty.

twentieth /-ɪθ/ /ˈtwɛn.i.əθ/ /ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/ [ˈtw̥ɛ.ɾ̃i.əθ] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃n.ti.əθ] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃ɾ̃.i.əθ] twentieths n
tjugondel tjugondedel
One of twenty equal parts of a whole.

twenty /ˈtweɪnti/ /ˈtwɛni/ /ˈtwɛnti/ /ˈtwʊn(t)i/ /ˈtwʌn(t)i/ [ˈtw̥ɛɾ̃i] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃nti] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃ɾ̃i] twenties n
tjuga tjugolapp
(colloquial) A banknote with a denomination of 20.

twenty /ˈtweɪnti/ /ˈtwɛni/ /ˈtwɛnti/ /ˈtwʊn(t)i/ /ˈtwʌn(t)i/ [ˈtw̥ɛɾ̃i] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃nti] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃ɾ̃i] numeral
tjugo
The cardinal number 20, occurring after nineteen and before twenty-one.

twenty-eight /ˌtwɛntiˈeɪt/ numeral
tjugoåtta
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-seven and preceding twenty-nine.

twenty-eighth adj
tjugoåttonde
The ordinal form of the number twenty-eight.

twenty-eighth twenty-eighths n
tjugoåttondel
One of twenty-eight equal parts of a whole.

twenty-fifth adj
tjugofemte
The ordinal form of the number twenty-five.

twenty-first adj
tjugoförsta
The ordinal form of the number twenty-one.

twenty-five /ˌtwɛntiˈfaɪv/ numeral
tjugofem
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-four and preceding twenty-six.

twenty-four /ˌtwɛntiˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfoə/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔː/ numeral
tjugofyra
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-three and preceding twenty-five.

twenty-four seven adv
dygnet runt
(colloquial) Constantly, without interruption.

twenty-nine numeral
tjugonio
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-eight and preceding thirty.

twenty-one /ˌtwɛntiˈwɒn/ /ˌtwɛntiˈwʌn/ /ˌtwʌntiˈwʌn/ n
tjugoett
(card games) Blackjack.

twenty-one /ˌtwɛntiˈwɒn/ /ˌtwɛntiˈwʌn/ /ˌtwʌntiˈwʌn/ numeral
tjugoett tjugoen
The cardinal number occurring after twenty and before twenty-two, represented in Roman numerals as XXI and in Arabic numerals as 21.

twenty-second adj
tjugoandra
The ordinal form of the number twenty-two.

twenty-seven numeral
tjugosju
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-six and preceding twenty-eight.

twenty-seventh /ˌtwɛn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ /ˌtwʌn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ adj
tjugosjunde
The ordinal form of the number twenty-seven.

twenty-six /ˌtwɛntiˈsɪks/ numeral
tjugosex
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-five and preceding twenty-seven.

twenty-third adj
tjugotredje
The ordinal form of the number twenty-three.

twenty-three /ˈtwɛntiˈθɹiː/ numeral
tjugotre
The cardinal number after twenty-two and before twenty-four.

twenty-two /ˌtwɛntiˈtuː/ /ˌtwʌntiˈtu/ numeral
tjugotvå
The number after twenty-one and before twenty-three. Represented in Arabic digits as 22.

twerk /twɛɹk/ /twɜːk/ [tw̥ɜːk] [tʰw̥ɝk] v
twerka
(informal) To move the body in a sexually suggestive twisting or gyrating fashion, especially as a dance.

twice /twaɪs/ [tw̥aɪs] adv
två gånger
Two times.

twiddle one's thumbs v
rulla tummarna
to circle one's thumbs around one another, usually with the fingers interlaced, usually done idly while waiting or bored
(idiomatic) To wait or dawdle; to accomplish nothing useful or lack a useful occupation.

twig /twɪɡ/ [tʰw̥ɪɡ] twigs n
kvist
A small thin branch of a tree or bush.

twig /twɪɡ/ [tʰw̥ɪɡ] v
fatta greppa
(colloquial, regional) To realise something; to catch on; to recognize someone or something.

twilight /ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt/ twilights n
skymning gryning
The soft light in the sky seen before the rising and (especially) after the setting of the sun, occasioned by the illumination of the earth’s atmosphere by the direct rays of the sun and their reflection on the earth.
skumrask
Any faint light through which something is seen.

twin /twɪn/ [tw̥ɪn] twins n
tvilling
Either of two people (or, less commonly, animals) who shared the same uterus at the same time; one who was born at the same birth as a sibling.

twin prime twin primes n
primtalstvilling tvillingprimtal
(mathematics) Either of a pair of prime numbers that differ by two.

twine /twaɪn/ twines n
bindgarn bindtråd garn säcksnöre
A strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together, and used for various purposes, as for binding small parcels, making nets, and the like; a small cord or string.

twine /twaɪn/ v
tvinna
(transitive) To wind, as one thread around another, or as any flexible substance around another body.

twink /twɪŋk/ [tʰw̥ɪŋk] twinks n
bofink
The chaffinch.
twink
(gay slang) A young, attractive, slim male, usually having little body hair.

twink /twɪŋk/ [tʰw̥ɪŋk] v
blänka glimma tindra
To twinkle; to sparkle.

twinkle /ˈtwɪŋ.kəl/ v
tindra
(of a source of light) To shine with a flickering light; to glimmer.

twist /twɪst/ [tw̥ɪst] twists n
varpgarn
A type of thread made from two filaments twisted together.

twist /twɪst/ [tw̥ɪst] v
vrida
To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.
tvinna
To join together by twining one part around another.
To wreathe; to wind; to encircle; to unite by intertexture of parts.
vricka
To injure (a body part) by bending it in the wrong direction.

twist of fate twists of fate n
ödets ironi

twisted /ˈtwɪstɪd/ more twisted most twisted adj
förvriden vriden
Contorted.
skruvad snodd tvinnad virad vriden
Wound spirally.
skruvad vriden
Mentally disturbed or unsound.

twitch /twɪt͡ʃ/ [tʰw̥ɪt͡ʃ] twitches n
ryckning
A brief, small (sometimes involuntary) movement out of place and then back again; a spasm.
brems
(farriery) A stick with a hole in one end through which passes a loop, which can be drawn tightly over the upper lip or an ear of a horse and twisted to keep the animal quiet during minor surgery.

twite /twaɪt/ twites n
vinterhämpling
A small passerine bird, Linaria flavirostris (syn. Carduelis flavirostris), that breeds in northern Europe and across central Asia.

twitter /ˈtwɪt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtwɪt.ɚ/ /ˈtwɪt̬.ɚ/ [ˈtʰwɪɾ.ɚ] twitters n
kvitter
The sound of a succession of chirps as uttered by birds.

twitter /ˈtwɪt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtwɪt.ɚ/ /ˈtwɪt̬.ɚ/ [ˈtʰwɪɾ.ɚ] v
kvittra
To make the sound of a half-suppressed laugh; to titter; to giggle.

two /tu/ /tuː/ /twuː/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] twos n
tvåa två
The digit/figure 2.
tvådollarssedel
(US, informal) A two-dollar bill.

two /tu/ /tuː/ /twuː/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] numeral
två tu
A numerical value equal to 2; this many dots (••).

two beers, please phraseologicalUnit
två öl, tack
Indicates the speaker wishes to buy two beers.

two by two adv
två och två
in pairs, especially one of each sex

two days after tomorrow adv
i överövermorgon

two days after tomorrow n
överövermorgon

two heads are better than one proverb
fyra ögon ser mer än två
Some tasks may be accomplished more easily by two (or more) people working together than by one working alone.

two hundred /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
tvåhundra
The cardinal number occurring after one hundred ninety-nine and before two hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 200.

two left feet n
två vänsterfötter
(idiomatic) Clumsiness, especially at dancing or in sports involving kicking a ball.

two o'clock n
klockan två
(In both the 12-hour clock and the 24-hour clock) The start of the third hour of the day; 2:00 a.m. (02:00).

two sides of the same coin n
två sidor av samma mynt

two thousand numeral
två tusen
The cardinal number occurring after one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine and before two thousand and one.

two wrongs don't make a right proverb
två fel gör inte ett rätt
(ethics) A wrongful action is not a morally appropriate way to correct or cancel a previous wrongful action.

two years ago adv
före förra i förfjol i förfjor året
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two-barred crossbill two-barred crossbills n
bändelkorsnäbb
Loxia leucoptera, a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.

two-barred warbler two-barred warblers n
sibirisk lundsångare
Phylloscopus plumbeitarsus, a species of leaf warbler (family Phylloscopidae).

two-dimensional adj
tvådimensionell
Existing in two dimensions.
platt tvådimensionell
Not creating the illusion of depth; lacking detail or believability.

two-faced /ˈtuːˈfeɪst/ adj
bakslug falsk lömsk opålitlig
bilateral tvåsidig
(literally) Having two faces or plane surfaces.

two-factor authentication n
tvåfaktorsautentisering
(computer security) An identity and access management security method in which users provide two different authentication factors to verify themselves: first the user's password and then a (randomly generated and frequently changing) code generated by an app.

two-headed adj
tvehövdad tvåhövdad
Having two heads or faces on one body.
Directed by two heads or chiefs; existing under two coordinate authorities.

two-hundredth /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹədθ/ /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹɪdθ/ adj
tvåhundrade
The ordinal form of the number two hundred.

two-party system two-party systems n
tvåpartisystem
(politics) The presence or dominance of only two political parties in a government.

two-piece adj
tudelad tvådelad
comprising two pieces

two-stroke adj
tvåtaktig
(mechanical) Of or relating to a design of internal combustion engine, the working cycle of which is completed during two strokes of the piston.

two-stroke engine two-stroke engines n
tvåtaktsmotor tvåtaktare
An engine that works on the two-stroke principle.

two-thousandth adj
tvåtusende
The ordinal form of the number two thousand.

two-time adj
tvåfaldig
On two occasions; twice.

two-time v
bedraga vara otrogen
(transitive) To be unfaithful to one's (sexual) partner.

two-way adj
dubbelriktad tvåvägs
(of a radio, etc.) Permitting communication in two directions, i.e. both transmitting and receiving.

two-wheel tractor two-wheel tractors n
jordfräs
A tractor with one axle, self-powered and self-propelled, which can pull and power various farm implements such as a trailer, cultivator or harrow, a plough, or various seeders and harvesters.

two-wheeler two-wheelers n
tvåhjuling
A bicycle or motorbike.

twofold /ˈtuːfoʊld/ adj
dubbel tvåfaldig
Double; duplicate; multiplied by two.

twos /tuz/ /tuːz/ [tʰu̟z] [tʰu̟ːz] n
tvåor
(UK, prison slang) The cells located on the first floor.
(poker slang) A pair of twos.

tycoon /taɪˈkuːn/ tycoons n
magnat
A wealthy and powerful business person.

tympanum /ˈtɪm.pən.əm/ tympana tympanums n
tympanon tympan
(architecture) A vertical recessed triangular space between the sides of a pediment, typically decorated

type /taɪp/ types n
typ
A grouping based on shared characteristics; a class.
förebild
(theology) An event or person that prefigures or foreshadows a later event - commonly an Old Testament event linked to Christian times.

type /taɪp/ v
maskinskriva
To enter text or commands into a computer using a keyboard.
To represent by a type, model, or symbol beforehand; to prefigure.

type foundry type foundries n
stilgjuteri
A company that designs and/or distributes typefaces.

typeface typefaces n
typsnitt
(typography) The particular design of some type, font, or a font family.

typesetter typesetters n
handsättare sättare typograf
(historical) A person who sets type; an employee in a printshop who manually selected pieces of movable type and assembled them for printing.

typewriter [ˈtaɪpˌɹaɪtə(ɹ)] typewriters n
skrivmaskin
A device, at least partially mechanical, used to print text by pressing keys that cause type to be impressed through an inked ribbon onto paper.
maskinskrivare skrivmaskinist
(archaic) One who uses a typewriter; a typist.

typhoid fever typhoid fevers n
tyfoidfeber
(pathology) An illness caused by the bacterium serovar Salmonella Typhi. Not to be confused with typhus.

typhoon /taɪˈfun/ /taɪˈfuːn/ typhoons n
tyfon
A weather phenomenon in the northwestern Pacific that is precisely equivalent to a hurricane, which results in wind speeds of 64 knots (118 km/h) or above. Equivalent to a cyclone in the Indian Ocean and Indonesia/Australia.

typhus /ˈtaɪfəs/ typhuses n
tyfus
(pathology) Any of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever.

typical /ˈtɪp.ɪk.əl/ more typical most typical adj
typisk
Capturing the overall sense of a thing.
utpräglad
Characteristically representing something by form, group, idea or type.

typist /ˈtaɪpɪst/ typists n
maskinskrivare maskinskriverska skrivmaskinist
A person who types, a clerical worker who writes letters, etc., using a typewriter.

typo /ˈtaɪpəʊ/ typoes typos n
stavfel tryckfel
A typographical error. [from late 19th c.]

typographer typographers n
typograf
A person skilled in typography, a typesetter.
granbarkborre
A kind of bark beetle, Ips typographus.

typography /taɪˈpɑɡɹəfi/ /taɪˈpɒɡɹəfi/ typographies n
typografi
The art or practice of setting and arranging type; typesetting.

typology /taɪˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ typologies n
språktypologi
(linguistics) Classification of languages according to their linguistic trait (as opposed to ancestrality like Romance languages).

tyrannical /taɪ-/ /tɪˈɹænɪkəl/ more tyrannical most tyrannical adj
tyrannisk
(not comparable) Of, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant.

tyrannize v
tyrannisera
(transitive) To oppress (someone).

tyrannosaurus /tɪˌɹænəˈsɔːɹəs/ tyrannosauri tyrannosauruses n
tyrannosaurie tyrannosaurus
A large carnivorous dinosaur, of the genus Tyrannosaurus, found in North America during the late Cretaceous period.

tyranny /ˈtɪɹəni/ tyrannies n
tyranni
A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power; this system of government.

tyrant /ˈtaɪɹənt/ tyrants n
tyrann
A despot; a ruler who governs unjustly, cruelly, or harshly.
tyrann best
(by extension) Any person who abuses the power of position or office to treat others unjustly, cruelly, or harshly.

tyre /taɪə(ɹ)/ tyres n
däck
The ring-shaped protective covering around a wheel which is usually made of rubber or plastic composite and is either pneumatic or solid.
The metal#Adjective rim, or metal covering on a rim, of a (wooden or metal) wheel, usually of steel or formerly wrought iron, as found on (horse-drawn or railway) carriages and wagons and on locomotives.

tyrosine tyrosines n
tyrosin
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid 2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid found in most animal proteins, especially casein

tzatziki /sæˈtsɪ.kɪ/ /tsæˈtsɪ.kɪ/ /tsɑˈtsi.ki/ /zæˈtsɪ.kɪ/ tzatzikis n
tzatziki tsatsiki
An appetizer made from yoghurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil and dill or mint; usually served with pitta bread and as a meze

tölt n
tölt
A four-beat lateral ambling gait mainly found in Icelandic horses.

ubiquitous /juˈbɪkwɪtəs/ /juːˈbɪkwətəs/ adj
allestädes närvarande allmänt utbredd
Being everywhere at once: omnipresent.
överallt
Appearing to be everywhere at once; being or seeming to be in more than one location at the same time.

ubiquity /juˈbɪkwɪti/ ubiquities n
allestädesnärvaro ubikvitet
(uncountable) The state or quality of being, or appearing to be, everywhere at once; actual or perceived omnipresence.

udder /ˈʌdə/ /ˈʌdɚ/ udders n
juver
An organ formed of the mammary glands of female quadruped mammals, particularly ruminants such as cattle, goats, sheep and deer.

ufology /ˌjuːɛfˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌjuːˈfɑləd͡ʒi/ ufologies n
ufologi
The study of UFOs.

ugh [ə] [əx] [əχ] [ɯx] [ɯɣ] [ɯʀ̊] [ɯχ] interjection
usch
Used to express repugnance, disgust, or annoyance.

ugli /ˈʌɡli/ uglis n
ugli
Citrus × paradisi, a cross between a tangerine, Citrus reticulata and grapefruit Citrus paradisi, grown in the West Indies.

uglification uglifications n
förfulning
The process of being made ugly or uglified.

uglify /ˈʌɡlɪfaɪ/ v
förfula
(transitive) To make ugly; to destroy or worsen the appearance or attractiveness of.

ugliness uglinesses n
fulhet
The condition of being ugly.

ugly /ˈʌɡli/ uglier ugliest adj
ful
Displeasing to the eye; aesthetically unpleasing.

ugly as sin adj
ful som stryk
(simile) Extremely ugly.

ugly duckling ugly ducklings n
ful ankunge
(idiom) A young person who is ugly, but who is expected to become beautiful as they mature.

ugly up v
fula till förfula
(informal, transitive) To make ugly.

uh /ʌː/ interjection
eh öh
Space filler or pause during conversation.

uh-huh [ʌ˨ˈɦʌ˩˧] particle
mhm
yes; yeah

uh-oh /ˈʔʌ.ʔoʊ/ /ˈʔʌ.ʔəʊ/ [ˈʔʌ̆ʔ˦oʊ˨] [ˈʔʌ̆ʔ˦əʊ˨] interjection
hoppsan oj då
(informal) An exclamation of error, concern, or awareness of a problem.

uhlan /ˈ(j)uːlən/ uhlans n
ulan
(historical) A lancer, a soldier armed with a lance in a former light cavalry unit of the Polish, Prussian/German, Austrian, and Russian armies.

ukulele /juː.kə.ˈleɪ.li/ /ˈʔukuˈlɛlɛ/ ukuleles n
ukulele
A small four-stringed guitar.

ulcer /ʌlsə/ /ʌlsɚ/ ulcers n
böld
(figurative) Anything that festers and corrupts like an open sore; a vice in character.

ulna /ˈʌlnə/ ulnae ulnas n
armbågsben
(anatomy) The bone of the forearm that extends from the elbow to the wrist on the side opposite to the thumb, corresponding to the fibula of the hind limb. Also, the corresponding bone in the forelimb of any vertebrate.

ulterior motive ulterior motives n
baktanke
An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason.

ultimate /ˈʌltəmɪt/ /ˈʌltɪmɪt/ adj
slutlig slutgiltig ultimat
Final; last in a series.
slutliga
Being the greatest possible; maximum; most extreme.

ultimatum /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/ ultimata ultimatums n
ultimatum
(diplomacy) A final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another, especially one that expresses a threat of reprisal or war if the terms are not met before some specified date and time.

ultra-Orthodox adj
ultraortodox

ultraconservative ultraconservatives n
ultrakonservativ
A person or group with extremely conservative views.

ultramarine /ˌəltɹəməˈɹin/ /ˌʌltɹəməˈɹiːn/ more ultramarine most ultramarine adj
ultramarin
Of a brilliant dark blue or slightly purplish colour like that of the pigment (noun sense 1).

ultramarine /ˌəltɹəməˈɹin/ /ˌʌltɹəməˈɹiːn/ ultramarines n
ultramarin
In full ultramarine blue: a brilliant blue pigment traditionally made from ground-up lapis lazuli, and now usually either extracted from mineral deposits or made synthetically.
A brilliant dark blue or slightly purplish colour like that of the pigment.

ultranationalism ultranationalisms n
ultranationalism
Extreme nationalism, the belief in the superiority of one's nation and of the paramount importance of advancing it.

ultraright more ultraright most ultraright adj
extremhöger
(politics) Extremely right-wing.

ultrasound ultrasounds n
ultraljud
(physics) Sound with a frequency greater than the upper limit of human hearing, which is approximately 20 kilohertz.

ultrastructure ultrastructures n
ultrastruktur
(biology) The fine, detailed structure of a biological specimen that can only be observed by electron microscopy

ultraviolet more ultraviolet most ultraviolet adj
ultraviolett
Of electromagnetic radiation beyond (higher in frequency than) light visible to the human eye; radiation with wavelengths from 380 to 10 nanometres.

ultraviolet light ultraviolet lights n
UV-ljus ultraviolett ljus
(uncountable) Light in the ultraviolet part of the spectrum.

umami /uˈmɑːmi/ n
umami
One of the five basic tastes, the savory taste of foods such as seaweed, cured fish, aged cheeses and meats.

umbilical cord umbilical cords n
navelsträng
(anatomy) The flexible structure connecting a foetus with the placenta; it transports nourishment to the foetus and removes waste.

umbilical cord cutting umbilical cord cuttings n
avnavling

umbra /ˈʌmbɹə/ umbrae umbras umbræ n
kärnskugga umbra
The fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object.

umbrella /ʌmˈbɹɛlə/ /ˈʌmbɹɛlə/ umbrellas n
paraply parasoll
A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
paraply
(figurative) Anything that provides protection.
(figurative) Something that covers a wide range of concepts, purposes, groups, etc.

umbrella organisation umbrella organisations n
paraplyorganisation
An organisation that coordinates the activities of a number of member organisations and hence promotes a common purpose.

umbrella term umbrella terms n
överbegrepp
A term used to cover a broad category of things rather than a single specific item.

umlaut /ˈum.laʊt/ /ˈʊm.laʊt/ /ˈʌm.laʊt/ umlaute umlauts n
omljud
(linguistics) An assimilatory process whereby a vowel is pronounced more like a following vocoid that is separated by one or more consonants.
(linguistics) A vowel so assimilated.
(orthography) The diacritical mark ( ¨ ) placed over a vowel when it indicates a (rounded) front vowel

ummah /ˈʊmə/ ummahs n
umma
(Islam) The worldwide Muslim community.

umpire /ˈʌm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ umpires n
domare
(tennis, badminton) The official who presides over a tennis match sat on a high chair.

umpteen /ˈʌmp.tiːn/ determiner
femtioelva
(informal, often, _, slightly, _, derogatory) Relatively large but unspecified in number.

umpteenth /ˈʌmp.tiːnθ/ adj
femtioelfte hundrafemtioelfte hundrasjuttielfter sjuttielfte
(informal, often, _, slightly, _, derogatory) Occurring in a relatively large but unspecified position in a sequence.

umptieth adj
femtielfte
(informal) A generic ordinal number; a last or one of the latest in a long series; implies repetition.

un- /an/ /ʌn/ prefix
o- van-
(added to adjectives or past participles) not
o-
(added to nouns) lack of
o- anti-
(added to nouns) contrary to traditional norms; unconventional
av-
(rare) intensifying a verb that already suggests opposition or removal

unabashed /ˌʌnəˈbæʃt/ more unabashed most unabashed adj
ogenerad
Not disconcerted or embarrassed.
Of actions, emotions, facts, etc.: that are not concealed or disguised, or not eliciting shame.

unable /ʌnˈeɪbəl/ more unable most unable unabler unablest adj
oförmögen
Not able; lacking a certain ability.

unabridged adj
oavkortad oförkortad
(of a book or document) Not abridged, shortened, expurgated or condensed; complete.

unacceptable /ˌʌn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ /ˌʌn.ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ [ˌɐn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] [ˌɐn.ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] [ˌɐn.ɪ̞k.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] more unacceptable most unacceptable adj
oacceptabel
unsatisfactory; not acceptable

unaccustomed more unaccustomed most unaccustomed adj
ovan
Not used to an event or thing, not accustomed.

unadulterated adj
oblandad
pure; not mixed or adulterated with anything

unafraid /ʌnəˈfɹeɪd/ adj
orädd
Not afraid.

unanimity /juːnəˈnɪmɪti/ unanimities n
enhällighet
The condition of agreement by all parties, the state of being unanimous.

unanimous /juˈnænəməs/ /juːˈnanɪməs/ adj
samstämmig enig
Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.
enhällig enig
Sharing the same views or opinions, and being in harmony or accord.

unanimously more unanimously most unanimously adv
enhälligt
In a unanimous manner; without objection.

unanswered adj
obesvarad
That has not been answered or addressed.

unarmed /ˌʌnˈɑɹmd/ adj
obeväpnad
Defenceless and lacking weapons.
Lacking both weapons and protective armour.

unary /ˈjuːnəɹi/ adj
unär
(mathematics, programming, computer engineering) Of an operation, function, procedure, or logic gate, taking exactly one operand, argument, parameter, or input; having domain of dimension 1.

unashamed /ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmd/ adj
ogenerad hutlös oförskämd
feeling or showing no shame, embarrassment or remorse

unassuming /ʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/ more unassuming most unassuming adj
anspråkslös
Modest and having no pretensions or ostentation.

unattainable more unattainable most unattainable adj
ouppnåelig
Impossible to attain or reach; unable to accomplish

unattractive more unattractive most unattractive adj
ful oattraktiv
Not handsome or beautiful or appealing.

unavailable /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/ more unavailable most unavailable adj
oanträffbar otillgänglig
Not available. [from 19th c.]

unavailing more unavailing most unavailing adj
fruktlös fåfäng resultatlös
Fruitless, futile, useless.

unaware /ˌʌnəˈweːɹ/ /ˌʌnəˈwɛə/ /ˌʌnəˈwɛɚ/ more unaware most unaware adj
aningslös
Not noticing; paying no heed; thoughtless; inattentive.

unbalanced more unbalanced most unbalanced adj
obalanserad
irrational or mentally deranged

unbaptized more unbaptized most unbaptized adj
odöpt
Not baptized.

unbearable more unbearable most unbearable adj
outhärdlig
So unpleasant or painful as to be unendurable.

unbearably more unbearably most unbearably adv
olidligt
In an unbearable manner, not bearably, in a way unable to be borne

unbeatable adj
oslagbar
That cannot be beaten, defeated or overcome

unbeknownst /ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊnst/ adv
någon ovetande
(followed by to) without the knowledge of

unbelievable /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbl̩/ more unbelievable most unbelievable adj
otrolig
(figuratively) Amazing, incredible; so surprising that one is almost unable to believe.
osannolik
Implausible or improbable.

unbibium /ˌuːnbaɪˈbaɪəm/ n
unbibium
The systematic element name for the (as yet undiscovered) chemical element with atomic number 122 (symbol Ubb).

unbinilium n
unbinilium
The systematic element name for the (as yet undiscovered) chemical element with atomic number 120 (symbol Ubn).

unbitrium n
unbitrium
The systematic element name for the (as yet undiscovered) chemical element with atomic number 123 (symbol Ubt).

unbiunium n
unbiunium
The systematic element name for the (as yet undiscovered) chemical element with atomic number 121 (symbol Ubu).

unblemished more unblemished most unblemished adj
fläckfri
faultless or lacking blemishes.

unblock /ʌnˈblɒk/ v
avblockera
(transitive) To enable communication again, via telephone, instant messaging, etc., with (somebody previously blocked).

unborn adj
ofödd
Not yet born; yet to come; future.
Not yet delivered; still existing in the mother's womb.

unborn child unborn children n
ofött barn
A human offspring that is developing in the uterus; fetus.

unbound /ʌnˈbaʊnd/ adj
obunden
Not bound; not tied up.

unbraid v
fläta upp
To disentangle the strands of a braid

unbreakable more unbreakable most unbreakable adj
okrossbar
Difficult or impossible to break and therefore able to withstand rough usage.

unbridgeable more unbridgeable most unbridgeable adj
oöverbryggbar oöverbrygglig
Unable to be bridged or crossed; impossible to span.

unburden v
avlasta

unbutton /ʌnˈbʌtən/ v
knäppa upp
(intransitive, ergative) To come open by having its buttons unfastened.

uncanny /ʌnˈkæni/ uncannier uncanniest adj
underlig
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.

uncanny valley n
kusliga dalen kuslighetens dal
(psychology) A range of appearances, mannerisms, and/or behaviors of a humanoid figure that are subtly different from human and thereby cause feelings of discomfort, such as fear or revulsion.

unceasing more unceasing most unceasing adj
oupphörlig
continuous; continuing indefinitely without stopping

uncertain /ʌnˈsɜːtn̩/ /ʌnˈsɝtn̩/ more uncertain most uncertain adj
osäker tvivelaktig
Not known for certain; questionable.

uncertainty /ʌnˈsɜːtənti/ /ʌnˈsɝtənti/ uncertainties n
osäkerhet
(uncountable) Doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction.

unchanged /ʌnˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒd/ more unchanged most unchanged adj
oförändrad
Not changed or altered; remaining in an original state.

unciform /ˈʌnsɪfɔːm/ /ˈʌnsɪfɔːɹm/ more unciform most unciform adj
krokformad
Of the shape of a hook; hook-shaped.

uncivilized /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/ more uncivilized most uncivilized adj
ociviliserad
Crude, barbarous, wild, uncultured.
Used to describe people who display a marked lack of manners as defined by a given culture.
Used to describe behaviours deemed savage or inappropriate.

uncle /ˈʌŋ.kl̩/ uncles n
morbror farbror onkel far ingift mor
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.

uncle-in-law uncles-in-law n
svärfarbror svärmorbror
(nonstandard) The husband of one's uncle or aunt (parent's sibling).
The uncle of one's husband.
The uncle of one's wife.

unclean /ʌnˈkliːn/ uncleaner uncleanest adj
oren smutsig
Dirty, soiled or foul.
oren snuskig
Not moral or chaste.

unclearly more unclearly most unclearly adv
oklart
In an unclear manner.

uncolored v
ofärgad
not colored

uncommon /ʌnˈkɒmən/ uncommoner uncommonest adj
ovanlig rar sällsynt
Rare; not readily found; unusual.
exceptionell remarkabel
Remarkable; exceptional.

uncommonness uncommonnesses n
ovanlighet sällsynthet
The state or quality of being uncommon.

uncompromising more uncompromising most uncompromising adj
kompromisslös
Principled.

unconditional /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/ more unconditional most unconditional adj
ovillkorlig villkorslös
Absolute; without conditions, limitations, reservations or qualifications.

unconfirmed adj
obekräftad
Not finally established, settled or confirmed.

unconscionable /ənˈkɔn.ʃən.bəl/ /ənˈkɔn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ /ənˈkɔnʃ.nə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɑn.ʃən.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɑn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɑnʃ.nə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃən.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ more unconscionable most unconscionable adj
omåttlig överdriven
Excessive, imprudent or unreasonable.

unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ more unconscious most unconscious adj
medvetslös
Not awake; having no awareness.
omedveten undermedveten
(psychology) Without directed thought or awareness.

unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ unconsciouses n
undermedveten
(psychology) That part of mind that is not consciously perceived.

unconsciously /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəsli/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/ more unconsciously most unconsciously adv
omedvetet
In an unconscious manner; unknowingly

unconstitutional more unconstitutional most unconstitutional adj
grundlagsvidrig okonstitutionell
Contrary to or violative of the constitution of a state or other sovereign institution. [18th C.]

uncontested more uncontested most uncontested adj
obestridd
Not contested or disputed; not made the object of competition.

uncontrollable more uncontrollable most uncontrollable adj
okontrollerbar
Not able to be controlled, contained or governed.

uncontrolled more uncontrolled most uncontrolled adj
okontrollerad
Not controlled; not under control.

uncontroversial more uncontroversial most uncontroversial adj
okontroversiell
Not controversial.

uncountable /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/ adj
oräknelig
So many as to be incapable of being counted.
ouppräknelig
(mathematics) Incapable of being put into one-to-one correspondence with the natural numbers or any subset thereof.
oräknebar räknebar
(grammar, of a noun) That cannot be used freely with numbers or the indefinite article, and therefore usually takes no plural form. Example: information.

uncountable set uncountable sets n
överuppräknelig mängd
(mathematics) A set, containing infinite number of elements, whose elements can not be mapped one-to-one to the natural numbers. A set with a cardinality greater than that of the set of natural numbers.

uncouth /ʌnˈkuːθ/ more uncouth most uncouth uncouther uncouthest adj
underlig
(archaic) Unfamiliar, strange, foreign.
ofin ohyfsad ohövlig
Unrefined, crude.

uncultured more uncultured most uncultured adj
okultiverad
Not cultured or civilized; lacking in delicacy or refinement.

uncut adj
oslipad
(of a gemstone) Not cut or ground to the desired shape.

undamaged adj
oskadd
not damaged, harmed or injured

undecagon undecagons n
elvahörning undekagon
(geometry) A polygon with eleven sides and eleven angles.

undeclared work n
svartjobb
work for which payment is made but no taxation is paid

undemocratic more undemocratic most undemocratic adj
odemokratisk
Not democratic

undeniable /ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.(j)ə.bəɫ/ /ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.ə.bl̩/ adj
obestridlig
Irrefutable, or impossible to deny.

undeniably more undeniably most undeniably adv
onekligen
In an undeniable manner, or to an undeniable extent.

under /ˈʊndə/ /ˈʌndə/ /ˈʌndəɹ/ [ˈɐn.də(ɹ)] [ˈʌn(ɾ)ɚ] [ˈʌɾ̃ɚ] preposition
under nedan för nedanför
At the bottom of or in the area covered or surmounted by.
Less than.
Using or adopting (a name, identity, etc.).
under
From one side of to the other, passing beneath.
Subordinate to; subject to the control of; in accordance with; in compliance with.

under one's belt
i bagaget
Already done; within one's experience; practiced.

under one's wing
(ta) under sina vingar

under the influence adv
påverkad
(idiomatic) Intoxicated, inebriated, or otherwise stupefied by an ingested mind-altering substance, typically alcohol; drunk.

under the knife /ˌʌndə ðə ˈnaɪf/ /ˌʌndəɹ ðə ˈnaɪf/
under kniven
(informal) Chiefly preceded by a form of go: undergoing a surgical procedure; into surgery.

under the microscope adv
under luppen
(idiomatic, figurative) Under close scrutiny or examination.

under the radar
under radarn
(idiomatic) Without attracting notice; in an undetected or secretive manner.

under the weather /ˈʌndə ðə ˈwɛðə/ /ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈwɛðɚ/ adj
krasslig risig småsjuk vissen
(idiomatic) ill or gloomy, especially from a cold or flu.
(idiomatic) Somewhat intoxicated or suffering from a hangover.

under way
på väg
(idiomatic) In operation, in progress, commenced.

underage /ˌʌndəɹˈeɪd͡ʒ/ adj
minderårig
Below the legal age for some activity, such as drinking or having sex.

underbite underbites n
underbett
A malocclusion, in which the lower teeth extend past the upper ones

underbrush underbrushes n
snårskog undervegetation
The small trees and other plants that clutter the floor of a forest.

undercarriage /ˈʌndəˌkæɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈʌndɚˌkɛɹɪd͡ʒ/ undercarriages n
underrede
The supporting structural framework of a vehicle.

underdeveloped more underdeveloped most underdeveloped adj
underutvecklad
having a low level of economic productivity and technological sophistication

underdog underdogs n
loser mindrevärdig underdog
A competitor thought unlikely to win.

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mɪt/ underestimates n
underskattning undervärdering
An estimate that is too low.

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mɪt/ v
underskatta undervärdera
(transitive) To estimate too low; to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has.

undergarment /ˌʌn.də(ɹ).ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ /ˌʌn.dɚ.ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ undergarments n
underplagg
Any garment worn underneath others, especially one worn next to the skin; an item of underwear.

undergo /ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡoʊ/ v
genomgå
(transitive) To experience; to pass through a phase.
undergå genomgå gå igenom
(transitive) To suffer or endure; bear with.

undergraduate undergraduates n
student
A student at a university who has not yet received a degree.

underground /ˈʌndəɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈʌndɚɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndəˈɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡɹaʊnd/ more underground most underground adj
underjordisk
(not comparable) Below the ground; below the surface of the Earth.

underline /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/ /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪn/ /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/ /ˌʌndɚˈlaɪn/ underlines n
understrykning
A line placed underneath a piece of text in order to provide emphasis or to indicate that it should be viewed in italics or (in electronic documents) that it acts as a hyperlink.
(dated) A caption beneath a photograph (which may have more than one line of text).
understreck
(dated) An announcement of a theatrical performance to follow, placed in an advertisement for the current one.

underline /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/ /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪn/ /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/ /ˌʌndɚˈlaɪn/ v
understryka stryka under
To draw a line underneath something, especially to add emphasis; to underscore
understryka betona
(figuratively) To emphasise or stress something

underlip /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌlɪp/ /ˈʌndɚˌlɪp/ underlips n
underläpp

underlying adj
underliggande
basic or fundamental
implicit

undermine /ˌʌn.dəˈmaɪn/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/ v
undergräva underminera
(figuratively) To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage. [from 15th c.]

undernourished more undernourished most undernourished adj
undernärd
Provided with insufficient nourishment to sustain proper health and growth.

undernourishment n
undernäring
Insufficient nourishment

underpaid more underpaid most underpaid adj
underbetald
Getting too little financial compensation for one's work.

underpants /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌpænts/ n
underbyxa kalsonger trosor
underwear covering the genitalia and often buttocks, usually going no higher than the navel.

underpass underpasses n
undergång
A passage that crosses a road, railroad or similar obstacle in a tunnel underneath it.

underperform v
underprestera
To underachieve; to fail to reach standards or expectations, especially with respect to a financial investment.

underpin /ˈʌn.dɚˌpɪn/ /ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈpɪn/ v
stödja stötta
(transitive) To support from below with props or masonry.
(transitive, figuratively) To give support to; to form a basis of; to corroborate.

underpopulated more underpopulated most underpopulated adj
underbefolkad

underpressure underpressures n
undertryck
insufficient pressure; a marked drop in pressure

underrate v
underskatta
(transitive) to underestimate; to make too low a rate or estimate

underrated more underrated most underrated adj
undervärderad
Not given enough recognition for its quality

underreaction underreactions n
underreaktion

underripe more underripe most underripe adj
omogen
Insufficiently ripe for harvesting or eating.

underscore /ˈʌn.dəˌskɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʌn.dɚˌskɔɹ/ underscores n
understreck
A line drawn or printed beneath text; the character _.
bakgrundsmusik
(music) A piece of background music.

underscore /ˌʌn.dəˈskɔː(ɹ)/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈskɔɹ/ v
stryka under
To underline; to mark a line beneath text.
betona understryka
To emphasize or draw attention to.

undershirt undershirts n
undertröja

underside /ˈʌndɚsaɪd/ undersides n
undersida
The side that is below or underneath, the bottom.

undersigned adj
undertecknad
(of a document) Having signatures at the end or bottom.

undersigned undersigned undersigneds n
undertecknad
A person, mentioned in a document, whose name and signature appears at the end.

understand /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ [ˌʌɾ̃ɚˈsteə̯nd] [ˌʌɾ̃ɚˈstæ̃nd] v
förstå begripa
(transitive) (of communication or means of communication: words, statements, signs, etc.) To know the meaning of; to parse or have parsed correctly; to comprehend.
(transitive) (of people) To know the intent, motives or character of; (of events) to know the causes of or reasons for.
förstå
(transitive, usually with clause as object) To comprehend a fact or principle; to regard or come to regard a belief as such.
(transitive) To believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge.

understandability understandabilities n
begriplighet förståelighet
The property of being understandable.

understandable more understandable most understandable adj
förståelig
Capable of being understood; comprehensible.
Capable of being accepted or excused under the circumstances.

understanding /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ more understanding most understanding adj
förstående
Showing compassion, tolerance, and forbearance.

understanding /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ understandings n
förståelse
(gerund, uncountable) The act of one that understands or comprehends; comprehension; knowledge; discernment.
(countable) Reason or intelligence; ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge; ability to infer.
överenskommelse
An informal contract; a mutual agreement.

understatement understatements n
underdrift
An incomplete disclosure that intentionally withholds relevant information.

understood /ʌndəɹˈstʊd/ more understood most understood adj
förstått
Having been comprehended.

understood /ʌndəɹˈstʊd/ interjection
uppfattat
Indicates comprehension on the part of the speaker.

undertaker /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkə(ɹ)/ /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈteɪkə(ɹ)/ undertakers n
begravningsentreprenör
A funeral director; someone whose business is to manage funerals, burials and cremations.

undertaking /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɪŋ/ undertakings n
begravningsbyrå
The business of an undertaker, or the management of funerals.
företag
That which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to perform; an enterprise.

undertone /ˈʌndə(ɹ)təʊn/ undertones n
underton
An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, speech or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent.

underutilize /ˌʌn.dəˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz/ [ˌɐn.dəˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz] [ˌʌn.(ɾ)ɚˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz] [ˌʌɾ̃.ɚˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz] v
underutnyttja
underuse

undervalue /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈvælju/ v
undervärdera
(transitive) To underestimate, or assign too low a value to.

underway /ʌndə(ɹ)ˈweɪ/ more underway most underway adv
på gång på väg
In motion, in progress; being done or carried out; on a journey.

underwear /ˈʌndəwɛə/ /ˈʌndɚwɚ/ /ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/ n
underkläder underplagg
Clothes worn next to the skin, underneath outer clothing.
underkläder
(colloquial) Underpants (boxers, briefs, panties, etc) and often bras.

underwhelming more underwhelming most underwhelming adj
underväldigande
Failing to interest; not as exciting as promised or expected.

underwire underwires n
bygel
A semicircular wire placed in a bra to support the breasts.
bygelbehå
A bra that includes such wires.

underworld underworlds n
dödsrike
(religion, or, mythology) The world of the dead, located underneath the world of the living; the afterlife.
undre värld
That part of society that is engaged in crime or vice, and particularly those involved in organized crime.

underwriter underwriters n
försäkringsgivare
An entity assuming a financial risk.

undeserved more undeserved most undeserved adj
oförtjänt
Not deserved, earned or merited; unjustifiable or unfair.

undesirable more undesirable most undesirable adj
oönskad icke-önskvärd
Objectionable or not likely to please.

undisciplined more undisciplined most undisciplined adj
odisciplinerad
not subjected to discipline, control or correction; uncorrected

undisclosed adj
hemlig hemlighållen inte avslöjad inte röjd konfidentiell
Not disclosed; kept secret.

undisputed more undisputed most undisputed adj
obestridd okontroversiell oomtvistad oomtvistlig
Universally agreed upon; not disputed

undo /ʌnˈduː/ v
ångra
To reverse the effects of an action.
(figuratively) To impoverish or ruin, as in reputation; to cause the downfall of.

undocumented adj
papperslös
(of a person) Not having official documentation required to legally enter, reside in, or work in a country.

undoing /ʌnˈduːɪŋ/ undoings n
fördärv
Ruin; defeat, (also) that which causes defeat or ruin.

undoubtedly /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/ more undoubtedly most undoubtedly adv
tvivelsutan otvivelaktligen
Without doubt; definitely.

undress /ʌnˈdɹɛs/ undresses n
klädlöshet nakenhet
Now more specifically, a state of having few or no clothes on.

undress /ʌnˈdɹɛs/ v
klä av
(intransitive) To remove one’s clothing. [from 17th c.]
(transitive) To remove the clothing of (someone). [from 17th c.]

undrinkable more undrinkable most undrinkable adj
odrickbar
Not drinkable.

undulate /ˈʌndjəleɪt/ /ˈʌndjələt/ /ˈʌndjəlɪt/ /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/ /ˈʌndjʊlɪt/ /ˈʌndəleɪt/ /ˈʌndələt/ /ˈʌndəlɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒəleɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒələt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒəlɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒʊleɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒʊlɪt/ v
försätta något i vågrörelse komma något att bölja
(transitive) To cause to move in a wavelike motion.
bölja gå i vågor röra sig i vågor
(intransitive) To move in wavelike motions.

undulated tinamou undulated tinamous n
amazontinamo
A tinamou, Crypturellus undulatus.

undulation undulations n
vågformighet
A wavy appearance or outline; waviness.
A wavelike curve; a smooth and regular rise and fall.
vågsvall böljegång vågrörelse
A wavelike motion of the air; electromagnetic radiation.

unduly /ʌnˈdjuːli/ /ʌnˈduːli/ more unduly most unduly adv
oberättigat onödigt orättmätigt oskäligt otillbörligt
Undeservedly; in a way that is not warranted.

undutiful more undutiful most undutiful adj
oansvarig
Not dutiful.

unearth /ʌnˈɜː(ɹ)θ/ v
gräva
To dig up.

unearthly /ʌnˈɜːθ.li/ /ʌnˈɝθ.li/ unearthlier unearthliest adj
ojordisk
Not of the earth; non-terrestrial.
övernaturlig
Preternatural or supernatural.
mystisk
Strange, enigmatic, or mysterious.
himmelsk överjordisk
Ideal beyond the mundane.

unease n
obehag olust
Trouble; misery; a feeling of disquiet or concern.

unemployed /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/ adj
arbetslös
Having no job despite being able and willing to work.
Having no use, not doing work

unemployment /ʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/ unemployments n
arbetslöshet
The state of having no job; joblessness.

unequivocal /ʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ more unequivocal most unequivocal adj
entydig omisskännlig
Unambiguous; without equivocation or ambiguity; singularly clear, unmistakable, or unquestionable

unequivocally /ʌnɨˈkwɪvək(ə)lɪ/ /ˌʌnɪ̈ˈkwɪvək(ə)li/ more unequivocally most unequivocally adv
entydigt omisskännligt
In a way that leaves no doubt; in an unequivocal or unambiguous manner, unquestionably.

unethical more unethical most unethical adj
oetisk

uneven /ʌnˈivən/ more uneven most uneven adj
ojämn
Not even
Varying in quality

unexampled adj
exempellös
Lacking prior examples; unprecedented.

unexpected /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/ more unexpected most unexpected adj
oväntad
Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

unexpectedly /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ more unexpectedly most unexpectedly adv
oväntat oförmodat
In an unexpected manner.

unfair /ʌnˈfɛə(ɹ)/ /ʌnˈfɛɚ/ /ʌnˈfɛː(ɹ)/ [ɐnˈfɛə(ɹ)] [ɐnˈfɛː(ɹ)] unfairer unfairest adj
orättvis
not fair, unjust

unfairness unfairnesses n
orättvisa
(uncountable) The state of being unfair; lack of justice.
(countable) An unjust act or situation.

unfamiliar /ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.ə(ɹ)/ more unfamiliar most unfamiliar adj
obekant
Strange, not familiar.

unfashionable more unfashionable most unfashionable adj
omodern
Not fashionable.

unfathomable /ʌnˈfæðməbəl/ /ʌnˈfæðəməbəl/ more unfathomable most unfathomable adj
ofattbar obegriplig outgrundlig
Impossible to fathom or understand.

unfazed /ʌnˈfeɪzd/ more unfazed most unfazed adj
oberörd
Not frightened or hesitant; undaunted; not put off; unimpressed.

unfold /ʌnˈfoʊld/ /ʌnˈfəʊld/ v
vika upp
(transitive) To undo a folding.
avslöja
(intransitive) To turn out; to happen; to develop.
(transitive) To lay open to view or contemplation; to bring out in all the details, or by successive development; to reveal.

unforeseeable more unforeseeable most unforeseeable adj
oförutsebar
Incapable of being foreseen or anticipated.

unforeseen adj
oförutsedd
Not foreseen.
oförutsedd oväntad
Not expected.

unforgettable /ˌʌnfə(ɹ)ˈɡɛtəbəl/ more unforgettable most unforgettable adj
oförglömlig
Very difficult or impossible to forget.

unforgivable more unforgivable most unforgivable adj
oförlåtlig
Not forgivable; inexcusable.

unfortunate /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnət/ /ʌnˈfɔːt͡ʃənət/ more unfortunate most unfortunate adj
olycklig
Not favored by fortune.

unfortunately /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnətli/ /ʌnˈfɔːt͡ʃənətli/ more unfortunately most unfortunately adv
tyvärr olyckligtvis dessvärre
Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.

unfounded adj
grundlös ogrundad obefogad
Having no strong foundation; not based on solid reasons or facts.

unfriend /ʌnˈfɹɛnd/ v
ta bort som vän
(social media) To defriend; to remove from one's friends list (e.g. on a social networking website).

unfriendliness unfriendlinesses n
ovänlighet
(uncountable) The state of being unfriendly.

unfunny more unfunny most unfunny unfunnier unfunniest adj
inte rolig

unfurl /ʌnˈfəːl/ /ʌnˈfɝl/ v
veckla ut
To unroll or release something that had been rolled up, typically a sail or a flag.

unfurnished /ʌnˈfɜːnɪʃt/ adj
oinredd
Not furnished; having no furnishings.

ungainly /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/ more ungainly most ungainly ungainlier ungainliest adj
klumpig otymplig ovig
Clumsy; lacking grace.
otymplig
Difficult to move or to manage; unwieldy.

unglamorous more unglamorous most unglamorous adj
oglamorös
Not glamorous; humdrum or prosaic.

ungodly /ʌnˈɡɑdli/ /ʌnˈɡɒdli/ more ungodly most ungodly ungodlier ungodliest adj
ogudaktig
Of a person: lacking reverence for God; of an action: not in accordance with God's will or religious teachings.

ungoogleable /ʌnˈɡuːɡl̩əbl̩/ more ungoogleable most ungoogleable adj
ogooglebar
Incapable of being found on the Web, especially through the search engine Google.

ungrammatical more ungrammatical most ungrammatical adj
ogrammatisk
(linguistics) In violation of one or more of the rules and conventions of a language as defined by the grammar, resulting in unacceptable or incorrect usage.

ungrateful /ʌnˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ more ungrateful most ungrateful adj
otacksam
Not grateful; not expressing gratitude.

ungrounded more ungrounded most ungrounded adj
grundlös ogrundad
Not grounded; without ground or basis, unreal, false.
ojordad
(electricity, electronics) Not connected to ground potential

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjəleɪt/ /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ more ungulate most ungulate adj
hovförsedd
Having hooves.

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjəleɪt/ /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ ungulates n
hovdjur ungulat
An ungulate animal; a hooved mammal.

unguligrade /ʌŋˈɡjuːləˌɡɹeɪd/ /ʌŋˈɡjuːlɪˌɡɹeɪd/ unguligrades n
tåspetsgångare
(zoology) An animal that walks on hooves.

unhallowed more unhallowed most unhallowed adj
ovigd
Not hallowed or blessed; unholy.

unhappiness unhappinesses n
olycka
The feeling of not being happy

unhappy /ʌnˈhæpi/ more unhappy most unhappy unhappier unhappiest adj
olycklig
Not happy; sad.

unhealthy /ʌnˈhɛl.θi/ more unhealthy most unhealthy unhealthier unhealthiest adj
ohälsosam hälsovådlig
characterized by, or conducive to poor health
osund sjuklig
characterized by disturbed mental health

unheard-of more unheard-of most unheard-of adj
oerhörd hittils okänd
Previously unknown; unprecedented.

unheralded adj
oannonserad oväntad
Without prior warning; unexpected or unannounced.

unhindered more unhindered most unhindered adj
obehindrad
Not hindered, slowed, blocked or hampered.

unhorse v
kasta av
(by extension) To disrupt or unseat; to remove from a position.

unhug v
sluta krama
(transitive, intransitive) To cease hugging (someone).

unhurt adj
oskadd
Not hurt; unharmed or unscathed

unicameral /junɪˈkæməɹəl/ /juːniːˈkaməɹəl/ adj
enkammar-
(government) Of, or having, a single legislative chamber.

unicellular /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
encellig
(biology) Describing any microorganism that has a single cell

unicellular /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlə(ɹ)/ unicellulars n
encellig
A single-celled organism; a unicell.

unicorn /ˈjunɪkɔɹn/ /ˈjuːnɪkɔːn/ unicorns n
enhörning
A mythical beast resembling a horse or deer with a single, straight, spiraled horn projecting from its forehead.

unicycle /ˈjun.əˌsaɪ.kəl/ /ˈjun.ɪˌsaɪ.kəl/ unicycles n
enhjuling
A type of cycle that has only one wheel and is powered by pedals; it is most often used by acrobats.

unidentifiable more unidentifiable most unidentifiable adj
oidentifierbar
Difficult, if not impossible, to identify or name

unidentified /ˌʌnaɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd/ adj
oidentifierad
Not identified; having an unknown or unnamed identity.

unidentified flying object unidentified flying objects n
UFO oidentifierat flygande föremål oidentifierat flygande objekt ufo
Anything not readily explainable appearing to move through or be suspended in the air, primarily used to refer to objects that seem to be at least of small familiar aircraft size.

unidirectional /ˌjuː.nɪ.dɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl, -daɪ-, -ˈɹɛkʃ.nəl/ /ˌjuː.nɪ.dɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl, -daɪ-/ [ˌjuː.nɨ.dɨˈɹɛk.ʃə.nl̩, -daɪ-, -ˈɹɛkʃ.nl̩] [ˌjuː.nɪ̈.dɪ̈ˈɹɛk.ʃə.nl̩, -daɪ-] adj
enkelriktad
Pertaining to only one direction, e.g.: where all component parts are aligned in the same direction in space.

unidirectionality /ˌjuː.ni.də.ɹɛk.ʃənˈæl.ɪt.i/ unidirectionalities n
enkelriktning

uniform /ˈjunɪfɚm/ /ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ more uniform most uniform adj
likformig uniform enhetlig oföränderlig
Unvarying; all the same.
konsistent beständig konsekvent motsägelsefri
Consistent; conforming to one standard.

uniform /ˈjunɪfɚm/ /ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ uniforms n
uniform
A distinctive outfit that serves to identify members of a group.

uniform continuity n
likformig kontinuitet
(analysis, of a function) The property of being uniformly continuous.

uniform convergence uniform convergences n
likformig konvergens

uniformly continuous adj
likformigt kontinuerlig
(analysis, of a function from a metric space X to a metric space Y) That for every real ε > 0 there exists a real δ > 0 such that for all pairs of points x and y in X for which D_X (x, y) < \delta , it must be the case that D_Y (f(x), f(y)) < \epsilon (where DX and DY are the metrics of X and Y, respectively).

unify /ˈjuːnɪfaɪ/ v
förena slå samman unifiera
(transitive) Cause to become one; make into a unit; consolidate; merge; combine.

unilateral /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/ [ˌjʉː.nəˈɫæɾ.ɚ.ɻɫ̩] [ˌjʉː.nɪˈlæt.ə.ɹɫ̩] [ˌjʉː.nɪˈlæt͡ʃ.ɹɫ̩] more unilateral most unilateral adj
ensidig
Done by one side only.

unilateralism unilateralisms n
unilaterism
A tendency of nations to act on their own, or with only minimal consultation and involvement with other nations.

unimaginable /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/ more unimaginable most unimaginable adj
otänkbar
unable to be imagined; inconceivable or mind-boggling; beyond belief

unimaginative more unimaginative most unimaginative adj
fantasilös
Not imaginative.

unimportant /ˌʌnɪmˈpo(ː)ɹtənt/ /ˌʌnɪmˈpoə.tənt/ /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔɹtənt/ /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːtənt/ more unimportant most unimportant adj
oviktig
petty; not important or noteworthy

uninflectable adj
oböjlig
(linguistics) Not inflectable; that cannot be inflected.

uninhabitable more uninhabitable most uninhabitable adj
obeboelig
Not fit for people (or other living things) to live in; not able to be inhabited.

uninhabited /ˌʌn.ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tɪd/ adj
obebodd
Not inhabited; having no inhabitants.

uninhibited more uninhibited most uninhibited adj
hämningslös
Not inhibited; having no inhibitions.

uninstall v
avinstallera
(computing) To completely remove hardware or software from a computer system.

uninstallation uninstallations n
avinstallation avinstallering
(software) The process of removing a program from a computer.

unintelligent /ˌʌnənˈtɛləd͡ʒənt/ more unintelligent most unintelligent adj
ointelligent
Not intelligent.

unintelligible /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ more unintelligible most unintelligible adj
obegriplig
Not intelligible; unable to be understood.

uninterested more uninterested most uninterested adj
ointresserad
Not interested; indifferent, not concerned.

uninterrupted more uninterrupted most uninterrupted adj
oavbrutet
continuing with no interruption

union /ˈjuː.ni.ən/ /ˈjuː.njən/ unions n
union förbund förening
(countable) The state of being united or joined; a state of unity or harmony.
union förening
(countable) That which is united, or made one; something formed by a combination or coalition of parts or members; a confederation; a consolidated body; a league.
union
(countable, set theory) The set containing all of the elements of two or more sets.
förening äktenskap
(countable) The act or state of marriage.

unionize v
gå med i facket
(ambitransitive) To organize workers into a union.

unique /juːˈniːk/ /jəˈniːk/ more unique most unique uniquer uniquest adj
unik enastående
(uncomparable) Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.
Of a feature, such that only one holder has it.

uniqueness uniquenesses n
egenart unicitet unikhet
The state or quality of being unique or one of a kind.

unironically more unironically most unironically adv
oironiskt
In an unironic manner; without irony.

unisex /ˈjunəˌsɛks/ /ˈjuːnɪsɛks/ adj
könsneutral unisex
Not distinguished on the basis of sex or gender; suitable for any sex or gender. [from 1960s]

unison /ˈjunɪsən/ /ˈjunɪzən/ unisons n
samråd
(music, acoustics) Identical pitch between two notes or sounds; the simultaneous playing of notes of identical pitch (or separated by one or more octaves). [from 15th c.]

unit /ˈ(j)ɪu̯.nɪt/ /ˈjuː.nɪt/ adj
enhets-
For each unit.

unit /ˈ(j)ɪu̯.nɪt/ /ˈjuː.nɪt/ units n
enhet
(sciences) A standard measure of a quantity.
An organized group comprising people and/or equipment.
(military, informal) A member of a military organization.
(commerce) An item which may be sold singly.
(US, Australia, New Zealand) a measure of housing equivalent to the living quarters of one household; an apartment where a group of apartments is contained in one or more multi-storied buildings or a group of dwellings is in one or more single storey buildings, usually arranged around a driveway.
(US, military) An organization title of a subdivision of a group in a task force.
(US, military) A standard or basic quantity into which an item of supply is divided, issued, or detailed. In this meaning, also called unit of issue.
(US, military) With regard to Reserve Components of the Armed Forces, denotes a Selected Reserve unit organized, equipped, and trained for mobilization to serve on active duty as a unit or to augment or be augmented by another unit. Headquarters and support functions without wartime missions are not considered units.

unit circle unit circles n
enhetscirkel
(trigonometry, the unit circle) The circle of radius 1 with centre at the origin, used in defining trigonometric functions.

unit price unit prices n
jämförelsepris jämförpris
(business, marketing) The price of a standard amount of a good, as of weight or volume.

unit vector unit vectors n
enhetsvektor
(linear algebra, mathematical analysis) A vector with the length of 1, defined as \mathbf{\hat{u}} = \frac{\mathbf{u}}{\|\mathbf{u}\|}.

unitary state unitary states n
enhetsstat
A state or country that is governed constitutionally as one single unit, with one constitutionally created legislature.

unite /juˈnaɪt/ /jʊˈnaɪt/ [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯(ʔ)t̚] [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯ʔ] [jəˈnaɪ̯ʔ] [jʊˈnaɪ̯(ʔ)t̚] [jʊˈnaɪ̯ʔ] v
förena
(transitive) To bring together as one.
förenas
(reciprocal) To come together as one.

united /juˈnaɪtɪd/ /juːˈnaɪtɪd/ /jʊˈnaɪtɪd/ [juˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [jəˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [jʊˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] adj
förenad
Joined into a single entity.

unity /ˈjunəti/ /ˈjunɪti/ /ˈjuːnəti/ /ˈjuːnɪti/ unities n
enhet
(uncountable) Oneness; the state or fact of being one undivided entity.

unity is strength proverb
enighet ger styrka
Being united makes us become stronger.

universal /ˌjunɪˈvɝsl̩/ /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl̩/ more universal most universal adj
universal-
universell
Of or pertaining to the universe.
Common to all members of a group or class.
Common to all society; worldwide.
omfattande
Useful for many purposes; all-purpose.

universal bank universal banks n
universell bank
(banking, finance) A bank that is both a commercial bank and investment bank, which may also be a retail bank, insurance broker and/or provider of other financial services.

universal banking n
universell bankverksamhet
(banking, finance) The activities of a universal bank.

universal suffrage n
allmän rösträtt
The right to vote in a political election for all citizens who have attained the age of majority and are not disenfranchised under the laws of the country.

universality /ˌju.nɪ.vɝˈsæl.ə.ti/ /ˌjuː.nɪ.vɜːˈsæl.ə.ti/ /ˌjʉː.nɪ.vɜːˈsæl.ə.ti/ [ˌju.nɪ.vɝˈsæl.ə.ɾi] [ˌjʉː.nɪ.vɜːˈsæl.ə.ɾi] universalities n
universalitet
the property of being universal, common to all members of a class

universe /ˈjuːniːˌvɜ(ɹ)s/ /ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/ /ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs/ universes n
universum världsallt
(archaic) The Earth, the sphere of the world.

university /junɪˈvɚsəti/ /junɪˈvɚsɪti/ /juːnɪˈvɜːsəti/ universities n
universitet högskola
Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

university of applied sciences universities of applied sciences n
yrkeshögskola
An institution of higher education, which provides tertiary and sometimes quaternary education and grants professional degrees in a variety of subjects that typically lead to careers in e.g. engineering, nursing, commerce.

univocal /juːnɪˈvoʊkəl/ /juːnɪˈvəʊkəl/ /juːˈnɪvək(ə)l/ adj
entydig
Having only one possible meaning.

unjust /ʌnˈd͡ʒʌst/ more unjust most unjust adj
orättvis vrång
Not fair, just or right.

unjust enrichment unjust enrichments n
obehörig vinst
(law) a benefit gained at another's expense without legally justifiable grounds, such as one gained by mistake.

unjustifiable more unjustifiable most unjustifiable adj
oförsvarlig
That cannot be justified, excused or pardoned.

unjustly /ʌnˈd͡ʒʌstli/ more unjustly most unjustly adv
orättvist
In an unjust manner.

unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ /ʌnˈnəʊn/ more unknown most unknown adj
okänd obekant
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Not known; unidentified; not well known.

unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ /ʌnˈnəʊn/ unknowns n
okänd
A person of no identity; a nonentity

unlawful more unlawful most unlawful adj
olaglig
(legal) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal).

unleaded /ˌʌnˈlɛd.əd/ adj
blyfri
Without lead.

unleavened adj
ojäst osyrad
without any yeast or other raising agent

unless /ənˈlɛs/ /ʌnˈlɛs/ conjunction
såvida inte såvida ej
Except on a specified condition; if not.

unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/ more unlike most unlike adj
olik
Not like; dissimilar (to); having no resemblance.

unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/ preposition
till skillnad från
In contrast with; as opposed to.

unlimber v
avbrösta brösta av
(obsolete) To deploy an artillery piece for firing (i.e. to detach it from its limber).

unlimited /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/ adj
obegränsad
limitless or without bounds; unrestricted

unlist v
avföra stryka
(transitive) To undo the process of listing; to remove something from a list.

unlock /anˈlɔk/ /ʌnˈlɑk/ /ʌnˈlɒk/ v
låsa upp upplåsa
(transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.

unlocked /ʌnˈlɑkt/ /ʌnˈlɒkt/ adj
olåst
Not secured or protected by a lock.

unloved more unloved most unloved adj
oälskad
Not loved.

unmanly /ʌnˈmænli/ more unmanly most unmanly unmanlier unmanliest adj
omanlig
(of a person) Showing characteristics that are not manly, such as being immature, effeminate or cowardly, which might be construed as an indicator of weakness or of baseness of character.

unmanly /ʌnˈmænli/ more unmanly most unmanly adv
omanligt
In a manner that is unmanly.

unmanned /ʌnˈmænd/ adj
obemannad
Not operated by a person or a crew.

unmarked adj
omarkerad
(sports) Not marked, not closely followed by a defensive player.

unmarried /ʌnˈmæɹ.id/ /ʌnˈmɛɹ.id/ adj
ogift
Having no husband or wife.

unmask /ʌnˈmæsk/ /ʌnˈmɑːsk/ v
avmaskera
(transitive) To remove a mask from someone.
(transitive) To expose, or reveal the true character of someone.
ta av sin mask
(intransitive) To remove one's mask.

unmeasured more unmeasured most unmeasured adj
omätt
Not having been measured.

unmistakable more unmistakable most unmistakable adj
omisskännlig
Unique, such that it cannot be mistaken for something else.

unmotivated more unmotivated most unmotivated adj
omotiverad
Lacking motivation, without impetus to strive or excel.

unmusical more unmusical most unmusical adj
omusikalisk
Not musical: lacking in musical ability.

unnatural /ʌnˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ more unnatural most unnatural adj
onaturlig
Not natural.

unnecessarily more unnecessarily most unnecessarily adv
onödigt
i onödan onödigtvis
In an unnecessary way; not by necessity.

unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛ.sə.s(ə)ɹɪ/ /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹi/ /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹɪ/ /ʌnˈnɛs.ə.ɹɪ/ more unnecessary most unnecessary adj
onödig
Not needed or necessary.

unneeded more unneeded most unneeded adj
onödig
Not needed.

unnoticed /ʌnˈnoʊtɪst/ /ʌnˈnəʊtɪst/ more unnoticed most unnoticed adj
obemärkt
Not noticed.

unobtainable more unobtainable most unobtainable adj
otillgänglig
Unable to be obtained: not able to be acquired or reached.

unobtrusive /(ˌ)ʌnəbˈtɹuːsɪv/ /ˌʌnəbˈtɹusɪv/ more unobtrusive most unobtrusive adj
omärkbar
Not obtrusive; not blatant or noticeable; discreet, inconspicuous.

unofficial /ʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/ more unofficial most unofficial adj
inofficiell
Not officially established.
Not acting with official authority.

unorthodox /ʌnˈɔɹθədɑks/ /ʌnˈɔːθədɒks/ more unorthodox most unorthodox adj
oortodox
Unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic.

unpaid /ʌnˈpeɪd/ adj
obetald upplupen
Not paid for.
oavlönad
Of work: done without agreed payment, usually voluntarily.

unpainted adj
omålad
Not painted

unpalatable more unpalatable most unpalatable adj
oaptitlig
Unpleasant to the taste.

unpasteurized adj
opastöriserad
Not pasteurized.

unpayable adj
obetalbar
That cannot be paid.

unpeeled adj
oskalad

unplanned more unplanned most unplanned adj
oavsiktlig oplanerad
unintentional; not intended
oplanerad
spontaneous and not thought through in advance
not having any structure or organization

unplayable more unplayable most unplayable adj
ospelbar
(of a musical work) That cannot be played, that is too hard too play.
That cannot be played; that is impossible or unreasonable (too difficult, etc.) to play.

unpleasant /ʌnˈplɛzənt/ more unpleasant most unpleasant unpleasanter unpleasantest adj
otrevlig
Not pleasant.

unplug /ʌnˈplʌɡ/ v
dra ut kontakten
(transitive) To disconnect from a supply, especially an electrical socket.

unplugged /ʌnˈplʌɡd/ adj
frånkopplad
Not plugged in.

unpolitical more unpolitical most unpolitical adj
opolitisk
Not political

unpopular more unpopular most unpopular adj
impopulär
Lacking popularity.

unpopularity unpopularities n
impopularitet
The property or degree of being unpopular.

unprecedented /-pɹiː-/ /-pɹɛs-/ /-tɘd/ /ʌnˈpɹesədentəd/ /ʌnˈpɹiːsədɛntəd/ /ʌnˈpɹɛsɪdɛntɪd/ adj
exempellös makalös oöverträffad utan motstycke
Never before seen, done, or experienced; without precedent.

unpredictability unpredictabilities n
oförutsägbarhet
(uncountable) The quality of being unpredictable.

unpredictable more unpredictable most unpredictable adj
oförutsägbar
Unable to be predicted.

unprejudiced more unprejudiced most unprejudiced adj
fördomsfri
Not prejudiced.

unpretentious /ˌʌnpɹəˈtɛnʃəs/ more unpretentious most unpretentious adj
opretentiös
Simple, humble, not pretentious, plain.

unproblematic more unproblematic most unproblematic adj
oproblematisk
Not problematic (presenting problems) or not controversial.

unprocessed adj
obearbetad obehandlad
Not processed

unprofessional more unprofessional most unprofessional adj
amatörmässig oprofessionell
unbecoming of a professional; hence inappropriate in the workplace

unpropertied /ʌnˈpɹɒpətiːd/ adj
obesutten
Not propertied; not having property.

unproven adj
obevisad
Not proved.

unpublished adj
opublicerad
Not published.

unquestionably /ʌnˈkwes.t͡ʃən.ə.blɪ/ /ʌnˈkwɛs.t͡ʃən.ə.bli/ more unquestionably most unquestionably adv
obestridligen otvivelaktigt utan tvivel
without question; beyond doubt; indubitably.

unravel /ʌnˈɹævəl/ v
reda ut fransa
(transitive, figurative) To separate the connected or united parts of; to throw into disorder; to confuse.
rämna
(intransitive, figurative) To become undone; to collapse.

unreachable adj
onåbar oåtkomlig
Unable to be reached; impossible to attain.

unreached more unreached most unreached adj
onådd
Not reached.

unread /ˈʌn.ɹiːd/ /ˈʌn.ɹɛd/ adj
oläst
Not having been read.
obeläst
Not having read; uneducated.

unreadable more unreadable most unreadable adj
oläsbar oläslig
That cannot be read or is not easy to read.
Not sufficiently interesting to be worth reading.

unreal /ʌnˈɹi.əl/ more unreal most unreal adj
overklig
Not real or substantial; having no actual presence in reality; lacking the characteristics of reality.

unrealistic more unrealistic most unrealistic adj
orealistisk
Not realistic.

unrealistically more unrealistically most unrealistically adv
orealistiskt
In an unrealistic manner.

unreasonable /ʌnˈɹiːz(ə)nəbl̩/ more unreasonable most unreasonable adj
oresonlig orimlig
Not reasonable; going beyond what could be expected or asked for.

unreasonably /ʌn.ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bli/ more unreasonably most unreasonably adv
orealistiskt orimligt
To an unreasonable degree.

unrecognizable /ʌnɹɪˈkɒɡnɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkə(ɡ)naɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkənaɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/ more unrecognizable most unrecognizable adj
oigenkännlig
that cannot be recognized, especially because of substantial changes

unrefined more unrefined most unrefined adj
oraffinerad
crude, raw or unprocessed
okultiverad
(of a person) lacking refinement; uncouth

unreliable /(ˌ)ʌn.ɹɪˈlaɪ.ə.bl̩/ /ˌʌn.ɹəˈlaɪ.ə.b(ə)l/ more unreliable most unreliable adj
opålitlig
Not reliable.

unremarkable [ˌʌn.ɹɪˈmɑɹ.kə.bl̩] [ˌʌn.ɹɪˈmɑː.kə.bl̩] more unremarkable most unremarkable adj
oansenlig
Not remarkable.

unrequited /ˌʌnɹəˈkwaɪtɪd/ more unrequited most unrequited adj
obesvarad
Unanswered; not returned; not reciprocated; not repaid.

unrequited love n
obesvarad kärlek
Love that is not reciprocated, even though reciprocation is desired.

unreserved adj
oförbehållsam
Not reserved, without reservations. (of a person)

unresolved more unresolved most unresolved adj
olöst
Not resolved.

unrest /ʌnˈɹɛst/ unrests n
oro
A state of trouble, confusion and turbulence, especially in a political context; a time of riots, demonstrations and protests.

unrestrainedly more unrestrainedly most unrestrainedly adv
hej vilt hejdlöst ohämmat
In an unrestrained manner.

unripe unriper unripest adj
omogen
Not ripe.
Developing too early; premature.

unsalted adj
osaltad
To which salt has not been added.

unsatisfactory /ˌʌnsætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/ more unsatisfactory most unsatisfactory adj
otillfredsställande
Inadequate, substandard or not satisfactory.

unsaturated adj
omättad
(chemistry, of a solution) Not saturated; capable of dissolving more of a solute at the same temperature.
(chemistry) Of a compound containing atoms sharing more than one valence bond, especially of an organic compound having one or more double bonds or triple bonds between carbon atoms.
(of a colour) Not chromatically pure; diluted.

unsaturated fat unsaturated fats n
omättat fett
A fat or oil, from either animal or vegetable sources, containing a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids; will typically be liquid at room temperature; a diet high in unsaturated rather than saturated fats is thought to contribute to lower levels of cholesterol in the blood.

unsavory /ʌnˈseɪv.əɹ.i/ more unsavory most unsavory adj
tvivelaktig
Disreputable, not respectable, of questionable moral character.

unscathed adj
helskinnad oskadd
Not harmed or damaged in any way; untouched.

unscrupulous /ˌʌnˈskɹuːpjʊləs/ more unscrupulous most unscrupulous adj
skrupelfri
Without scruples; immoral.
Contemptuous of what is right or honorable.

unseaworthy more unseaworthy most unseaworthy adj
sjöoduglig sjöovärdig
Unfit for a sea voyage.

unseemly unseemlier unseemliest adj
opassande
Inconsistent with established standards of good form or taste.

unselfish more unselfish most unselfish adj
osjälvisk altruistisk oegennyttig
Not selfish

unselfishness unselfishnesses n
oegennytta osjälviskhet
The state of being unselfish.

unserious more unserious most unserious adj
oseriös
Not serious; characterized by a lack of seriousness (of attitude, approach, style etc.).

unsettled more unsettled most unsettled adj
orolig
Disturbed, upset.

unsexy unsexier unsexiest adj
osexig
Not sexy.

unshaven /ʌnˈʃeɪvən/ adj
orakad
Not having shaved; not shaven; untrimmed.

unshod adj
bar barfota naken oskodd skolös
Not shod; without shoes.

unsightly /ʌnˈsaɪtli/ more unsightly most unsightly adj
anskrämlig ful gräslig
Displeasing to the eye.

unsinkable more unsinkable most unsinkable adj
osänkbar
(chiefly, of, ships) That cannot be sunk.

unsolicited /ˌʌnsəˈlɪsɪtɪd/ more unsolicited most unsolicited adj
oombedd oönskad
Not requested, welcomed nor invited.

unsolvable adj
olöslig
Not solvable.

unsolved adj
olöst
Not yet solved.

unsorted more unsorted most unsorted adj
osorterad

unspecified /ʌn.ˈspɛ.sɪ.faɪd/ adj
ospecificerad
Not specified; not thoroughly explained or detailed; not adequately commented.

unsportsmanlike more unsportsmanlike most unsportsmanlike adj
osportslig
violating the accepted standards of sportsmanship

unstable /ʌnˈsteɪbəɫ/ more unstable most unstable adj
instabil
Not stable.

unsteady /ʌnˈstɛdi/ unsteadier unsteadiest adj
ostadig
Not held firmly in position, physically unstable.
Lacking regularity or uniformity.

unsterilizable adj
osteriliserbar
Unable to be sterilized.

unstinted /ʌnˈstɪn.tɪd/ more unstinted most unstinted adj
förbehållslös ohämmad oinskränkt oreserverad
Not constrained, not restrained, or not confined, great in amount or degree.

unstoppable /ʌnˈstɔ.pə.bəl/ more unstoppable most unstoppable adj
ostoppbar
Unable to be stopped.

unstressed /ʌnˈstɹɛst/ more unstressed most unstressed adj
obetonad
(of a vowel) not stressed or accentuated

unsubscribe v
avprenumerera säga upp
(intransitive) To cancel a subscription, especially to an online service.

unsubsidized adj
osubventionerad

unsubstantiated more unsubstantiated most unsubstantiated adj
obefogad
Lacking substantiation; without evidence.

unsuitable more unsuitable most unsuitable adj
olämplig
Not suitable.

unsupported more unsupported most unsupported adj
ounderbyggd
Without confirmation from a credible source, without verifying support

unsure unsurer unsurest adj
osäker
uncertain
oförsiktig osäker
unstable or precarious

unsurpassable more unsurpassable most unsurpassable adj
oöverträfflig
Not surpassable; unable to be surpassed.

unsurpassed adj
oöverträffad
Not exceeded by others.

unsuspecting more unsuspecting most unsuspecting adj
aningslös intet ont anande omisstänksam

unsustainable more unsustainable most unsustainable adj
ohållbar
Not sustainable.

unsweetened more unsweetened most unsweetened adj
osötad
Not sweetened.

unsympathetic more unsympathetic most unsympathetic adj
osympatisk
Not sympathetic.

untameable more untameable most untameable adj
otämjbar
Incapable of being controlled, subdued, or tamed.

untenable more untenable most untenable adj
ohållbar oförsvarlig
Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position.

unthinkable /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/ more unthinkable most unthinkable adj
otänkbar
Incapable of being believed; incredible.
Inconceivable or unimaginable; extremely improbable in a way that goes against common sense.

unthinking more unthinking most unthinking adj
ogenomtänkt oreflekterad tanklös
Without proper thought; thoughtless.

untie /ʌnˈtaɪ/ v
knyta upp
(transitive) To loosen, as something interlaced or knotted; to disengage the parts of.
knyta loss lösgöra
(transitive) To free from fastening or from restraint; to let loose; to unbind.

until /ənˈtɪl/ /ʊnˈtɪl/ /ʌnˈtɪl/ /ˈʌntəl/ conjunction
förrän till
tills till dess att
Up to the time that (a condition becomes true).

until /ənˈtɪl/ /ʊnˈtɪl/ /ʌnˈtɪl/ /ˈʌntəl/ preposition
tills
Up to the time of (something happening).

untimely /ʌnˈtaɪmli/ more untimely most untimely untimelier untimeliest adj
oläglig
At an inopportune time.

untitled adj
namnlös
Having no title.

untouchable more untouchable most untouchable adj
oantastlig
Not able to be touched.

untraditional more untraditional most untraditional adj
otraditionell
Not traditional; departing from tradition.

untranslatable /ˈʌnˌtɹænz.leɪt.ə.bəl/ more untranslatable most untranslatable adj
oöversättlig
Not able to be translated.

untranslated adj
oöversatt
Not translated; still in the original language.

untrue /ʌnˈtɹuː/ more untrue most untrue adj
osann
False; not true.

untrustworthy /ʌnˈtɹʌstˌwɜː(ɹ)ði/ more untrustworthy most untrustworthy untrustworthier untrustworthiest adj
opålitlig
Not deserving of trust; unreliable.

untruth /ʌnˈtɹuːθ/ untruths n
osanning
A lie or falsehood.

ununbium n
ununbium
The former systematic element name for the chemical element with atomic number 112 (symbol Uub), which has been officially changed to copernicium.

ununennium /uːnuːnˈɛniːəm/ n
ununennium
The systematic element name for the (as yet undiscovered) chemical element with an atomic number of 119 (symbol Uue).

ununhexium n
ununhexium
(dated) The previous systematic element name for livermorium, the chemical element with atomic number 116 (symbol Uuh).

ununoctium n
ununoktium
(dated) The systematic element name for the chemical element with atomic number 118 (symbol Uuo). The element is now named oganesson.

ununpentium n
ununpentium
(dated) The systematic element name for the chemical element with atomic number 115 (symbol Uup). The element is now named moscovium.

ununquadium n
ununquadium
(dated) The systematic element name for flerovium, the chemical element with atomic number 114 (symbol Uuq).

ununseptium /uːnuːnˈsɛpti.əm/ n
ununseptium
(dated) The systematic element name for the chemical element with atomic number 117 (symbol Uus). The element is now named tennessine.

ununtrium n
ununtrium
(dated) The systematic element name for the chemical element with atomic number 113 (symbol Uut). The element is now named nihonium.

unusable more unusable most unusable adj
oanvändbar obrukbar
Not usable.

unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/ /ʌnˈjuːʒəl/ more unusual most unusual adj
ovanlig
Not usual, out of the ordinary.

unvaccinated adj
ovaccinerad
Not vaccinated.

unvarnished adj
osminkad
(figuratively, by extension) Natural, unmodified, unembellished, not exaggerated.

unvarying more unvarying most unvarying adj
konstant likformig

unveil /ʌnˈveɪl/ v
avslöja avtäcka
(transitive) To remove a veil from; to uncover; to reveal something hidden.
avslöja
(intransitive) To remove a veil; to reveal oneself.

unverified adj
obekräftad overifierad
Not (yet) confirmed; not verified.

unwanted /ʌnˈwɒntɪd/ more unwanted most unwanted adj
oönskad
Not wanted; unwelcome.

unwarranted more unwarranted most unwarranted adj
orättmätig oskälig otillbörlig
Not warranted; being without warrant, authority, or guaranty; unwarrantable.

unwelcome more unwelcome most unwelcome adj
ovälkommen

unwell /ʌnˈwɛl/ more unwell most unwell adj
krasslig
Not in good health; not feeling well; somewhat ill

unwieldy /ˌʌnˈwɪəl.di/ unwieldier unwieldiest adj
otymplig
Difficult to carry, handle, manage or operate because of its size, weight, shape or complexity.

unwillingly more unwillingly most unwillingly adv
ogärna
In an unwilling or uncooperative manner.

unwillingness unwillingnesses n
ovilja
The property of being unwilling.

unwind /ʌnˈwaɪnd/ v
nysta i nysta upp varva ned varva ner
(intransitive, colloquial) To relax; to chill out; to rest and become relieved of stress

unwise /ʌnˈwaɪz/ unwiser unwisest adj
oklok
Not wise; lacking wisdom

unwittingly /-ɾɪŋ-/ /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ /ˌən-/ /ˌʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ more unwittingly most unwittingly adv
oavsiktligt omedvetet ovetandes
In an unwitting manner; inadvertently, obliviously, unintentionally, unknowingly.

unwomanly more unwomanly most unwomanly adj
okvinnlig
Not womanly; unfeminine.

unworthy /ʌnˈwɝði/ unworthier unworthiest adj
ovärdig
Not worthy; lacking value or merit; worthless.

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] adj
med uppåt
Facing upwards.
uppe
(by extension) Available to view or use; made public; posted.
Awake and out of bed.
upp
Standing; upright.
med uppdaterad
Well-informed; current.

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] adv
upp uppåt
Away from the surface of the Earth or other planet; in opposite direction to the downward pull of gravity.
upp
To or at a physically higher or more elevated position.
To a higher level of some quantity or notional quantity, such as price, volume, pitch, happiness, etc.
upp för- isär itu till
(intensifier) Used as an aspect marker to indicate a completed action or state; thoroughly, completely.

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] preposition
uppåt
Toward the top of.
längs
Further along (in any direction).

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] v
höja
(transitive, colloquial) To increase the level or amount of.

up and down adv
upp och ner
upward and downward, alternately.
fram och tillbaka
(idiomatic) alternately forwards and backwards along a path

up antiquark up antiquarks n
antiuppkvark
(particle) the antiparticle of an up quark

up quark up quarks n
uppkvark
(particle) A quark having a fractional electric charge of +\frac{2}{3} and a mass of about 1.5 to 4 MeV.Symbol: u

up the ante v
öka insatsen
(dispute) To take an action that raises the stakes, i.e. that increases the chances of conflict.

up to /ˈʌp tuː/ /ˈʌp tə/ preposition
fram till
Next to; near; towards; as far as.
beredd
Capable, ready or equipped, having sufficient material preconditions for, possibly willpower (at a particular moment).
mest upp till
As much as; no more than. (also with of)
förmögen till i stånd upp till
Within the responsibility of, to be attributed to the sphere of influence of, having someone or something as authoritative in.
vad har du för dig?
Doing; involved in.

up with the lark adj
uppe med tuppen
(idiomatic) Awake and out of bed early in the morning.

up-to-date /ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/ more up-to-date most up-to-date adj
aktuell uppdaterad
(before the noun, idiom) Current; recent; the latest.
à jour uppdaterad
(idiomatic) Informed about the latest news or developments; abreast.

upbeat /ʌpˈbit/ /ˈʌpˌbit/ more upbeat most upbeat adj
livad upptempo
Having a fast pace, tempo, or beat.
munter pigg positiv upprymd uppspelt uppåt
Having a positive, lively, or perky tone, attitude, etc.

upbringing /ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/ upbringings n
uppfostran
The raising or training of a child.

upcoming adj
kommande
Happening or appearing in the relatively near future.

update /ʌpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ updates n
uppdatering aktualisering
An additional piece of information. An addition to existing information.
A modification of something to a more recent, up-to-date version; (in software) a minor upgrade.

update /ʌpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ v
uppdatera aktualisera
(transitive) To bring (a person) up to date: to inform (a person) about recent developments.

upend /ʌpˈɛnd/ v
resa upp ställa på högkant ställa på ända
(transitive) To end up; to set on end.
välta omkull vända vända på vända upp och ned på
To tip or turn over.
kullkasta
(figurative) To destroy, invalidate, overthrow, or defeat.

upgrade /əpˈɡɹeɪd/ /ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ upgrades n
uppgradering
An improved component or replacement item, usually applied to technology

upgrade /əpˈɡɹeɪd/ /ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ v
befordra uppdatera uppvärdera
(transitive) To improve, usually applied to technology, generally by complete replacement of one or more components
uppgradera
(transitive) To replace with something better.
(intransitive, computing) To replace a program with a later version of itself, a version having a higher version number or marketed under a more recent product name.

upheaval /ʌpˈhi.vəl/ upheavals n
omstörtning, omvälvning, kaos
The process of being heaved upward, especially the raising of part of the earth's crust.
omvälvning
A sudden violent upset, disruption or convulsion.

uphill /ʌpˈhɪl/ /ˈʌphɪl/ more uphill most uphill adv
uppför
Up a slope, towards higher ground.

uphold /ˌʌpˈhəʊld/ v
upprätthålla
To support by approval or encouragement, to confirm (something which has been questioned)

upholstered adj
polstrad
Covered in or characterized by upholstery.

upholsterer /ʌpˈhəʊlstəɹə/ upholsterers n
tapetserare dekoratör
Someone who upholsters furniture, especially a trained craftsman who does so as an occupation.

upholstery /ʌpˈhəʊlstəɹi/ upholsteries n
stoppning
The craft or business of upholstering furniture.

upkeep upkeeps n
underhåll
Maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good and working condition.

upkeep v
sköta om ta hand om underhålla
(transitive, British) To maintain (something) or keep it in good repair.

upland sandpiper upland sandpipers n
piparsnäppa
A small wader, Bartramia longicauda, breeding in North America and wintering in South America.

upload /əpˈloʊd/ /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ uploads n
uppladdning
Such a file transfer.

upload /əpˈloʊd/ /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ v
ladda upp
(transitive, intransitive, computing) To transfer data to a computer on a network, especially to a server on the Internet.

uploader uploaders n
uppladdare
Someone who uploads files.

upon /əˈpɑn/ /əˈpɒn/ /əˈpɔn/ preposition
uppå
Physically above and in contact with.

upper /ˈʌpə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌpɚ/ uppermore uppermost adj
övre
At a higher level, rank or position.
Situated on higher ground, further inland, or more northerly.
gymnasial
(education) Of or pertaining to a secondary school.

upper /ˈʌpə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌpɚ/ uppers n
uppåttjack
A stimulant, such as amphetamine, that increases energy and decreases appetite.

upper arm upper arms n
överarm
(anatomy) The section of an arm from the elbow to the shoulder.

upper case n
stora bokstäver versaler

upper class /ˌʌpəˈklɑːs/ /ˌʌpɚˈklæs/ upper classes n
överklass
Those people at the top of a social hierarchy.
The aristocracy.

upper hand upper hands n
överhanden
(idiomatic) Advantage or control.

upper house upper houses n
överhus
(government) The upper legislative house in a bicameral legislature; usually smaller and having more restricted power than the lower house.

upper jaw upper jaws n
överkäke

upper lip n
överläpp

upper side upper sides n
ovansida översida
The uppermost side of anything

upper-crust more upper-crust most upper-crust adj
överklass-
(idiom, informal) Posh, upper-class; pertaining to the upper crust.

uppercase adj
versal
written in upper case; capital

uppercut uppercuts n
uppercut
(boxing) A swinging blow aimed upwards at the opponent's chin.

uppity /ˈʌpəti/ uppitier uppitiest adj
uppnosig
Presumptuous, above oneself, self-important; arrogant, snobbish, haughty.
uppstudsig
Exceeding one's station or position, assuming prerogatives to which one is not entitled.

uprising uprisings n
uppror resning
A popular revolt that attempts to overthrow a government or its policies; an insurgency or insurrection.

ups and downs n
upp- och nedgångar
(idiomatic) Periods of positive and negative events, moods, or interactions; highs and lows.

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ more upset most upset adj
upprörd
(of a person) Angry, distressed, or unhappy.
orolig
(of a stomach or gastrointestinal tract, referred to as stomach) Feeling unwell, nauseated, or ready to vomit.

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ upsets n
skräll
(countable, sports, politics) An unexpected victory of a competitor or candidate that was not favored to win.

upside down /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ /ˌʌpsaɪˈdaʊn/ adj
uppochnedvänd uppochnervänd
Inverted; turned so that the top is at the bottom.

upside down /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ /ˌʌpsaɪˈdaʊn/ adv
upp och ner upp och ned uppochned uppochner
Inverted, so that the top is now at the bottom.
upp och ned
In great disorder.

upsilon /(j)ɪu̯p-/ /juːpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈ(j)up.sɪˌlɒn/ /ˈjup.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈup.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈʌp.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈʌp.sɪˌlɒn/ upsila upsilons n
ypsilon
The twentieth letter of Classical and Modern Greek; the twenty-second letter of Old and Ancient Greek.

upstart /ˈʌp.stɑɹt/ /ˈʌp.stɑːt/ more upstart most upstart adj
uppkomling
self-important and presumptuous.

upstart /ˈʌp.stɑɹt/ /ˈʌp.stɑːt/ upstarts n
uppkomling
One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.

upstream /ʌpˈstɹiːm/ more upstream most upstream adv
uppströms
Against the current.

upwards /ˈʌpwədz/ /ˈʌpwɚdz/ more upwards most upwards adv
uppåt uppför
Towards a (higher) position closer to the sky than the ground.

ur- /ɜː/ /ɝ/ /ʊə/ prefix
ur-
Forming words with the sense of “proto-, primitive, original”.

uranium /jʊˈɹeɪniəm/ uraniums n
uran
The element with atomic number 92 and symbol U: a radioactive silvery-grey metal in the actinide series.

uranium hexafluoride uranium hexafluorides n
uranhexafluorid
(chemistry) a binary compound of uranium and fluorine, UF6; it is a grey solid, or heavy gas, and is used in the uranium enrichment process to produce fuel for nuclear reactors or nuclear weapons

urban /ˈɜɹbən/ /ˈɜːb(ə)n/ more urban most urban adj
urban stad
Of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or happening or located in, a city or town; of, pertaining to, or characteristic of life in such a place, especially when contrasted with the countryside.

urban legend urban legends n
vandringssägen klintbergare
A widely circulated story that is untrue or dubious, often having elements of humour or horror.

urban planner urban planners n
stadsplanerare

urban planning urban plannings n
stadsplanering
The conscious design of towns and cities.

urban renewal urban renewals n
stadsförnyelse
(uncountable) A process where older areas of a city are redeveloped, including slum clearance, replacement of outdated buildings and infrastructure.

urbane /ɜɹˈbeɪn/ /ɜːˈbeɪn/ more urbane most urbane urbaner urbanest adj
urban artig belevad världsvan
Of a person (usually a man): having refined manners; courteous, polite, suave.

urbanite urbanites n
stadsbo
Someone who lives in a city or similar urban area.

urbanization urbanizations n
urbanisering
The process of the formation and growth of cities.
The change in a country or region when its population migrates from rural to urban areas.

urea /jʊˈɹiːə/ /ˈjʊəɹɪə/ ureas n
urea urinämne
(organic compound, uncountable) A water-soluble organic compound, CO(NH2)2, formed by the metabolism of proteins and excreted in the urine.

uremia uremias n
uremi urinförgiftning
(pathology) Blood poisoning resulting from the retention of waste products usually excreted as urine.

ureter /jʊəˈɹiːtə(ɹ)/ ureters n
urinledare uretär
(anatomy) Either of the two long, narrow ducts that carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

urethra /jʊˈɹiːθɹə/ urethrae urethras n
urinrör
(anatomy) The tube through which urine exits the body and, in penises, through which semen is ejaculated.

urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɝd͡ʒ/ v
uppmana

urgent /ˈɜː.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈɝ.d͡ʒənt/ more urgent most urgent adj
brådskande
Requiring immediate attention.

urheimat /-mæt/ /-mət/ /ˈɜː-/ /ˈʊə.haɪ.mɑːt/ urheimats n
urhem
(history, especially historical, _, linguistics) The original homeland of an ethnic group, particularly the speakers of a proto-language; the cradleland.

urinal /juːˈɹaɪnəl/ /ˈjɝɪnəl/ /ˈjʉːəɹɪnəl/ /ˈjʊɹɪnəl/ urinals n
urinoar pissoar
A plumbing fixture intended for standing urination, typically by men and boys.

urinary bladder urinary bladders n
urinblåsa
(anatomy) An elastic, muscular sac situated in the pelvic cavity, into which urine from the kidneys is temporarily stored prior to disposal by urination. Urine enters the bladder via the ureters and exits via the urethra.

urinary tract urinary tracts n
urinvägarna
(anatomy) The continuous system involved in the production and excretion of urine; the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra.

urinary tract infection urinary tract infections n
urinvägsinfektion
(disease) An infection that affects part of the urinary tract.

urinate /ˈjʊəɹɪneɪt/ /ˈjʊɹɪneɪt/ v
urinera kissa göra nummer ett pissa slå en drill slå en sjua

urination /jʊəɹɪˈneɪʃən/ urinations n
urinering

urine /ˈjɝɪn/ /ˈjʉːəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊəɹaɪn/ /ˈjʊəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊɹɪn/ urines n
urin

urologist urologists n
urolog
(medicine) A doctor of urology.

urology /jʊəˈɹɒlədʒi/ urologies n
urologi
(medicine) The surgical specialty of medicine that treats disorders of the urinary tract and the urogenital system.

us /əs/ /əz/ /ʌs/ /ʌz/ pronoun
oss
(personal) Me and at least one other person; the objective case of we.

usability /ˌjuːzəˈbɪlɪti/ usabilities n
användbarhet användarvänlighet
The state or condition of being usable.
The degree to which an object, device, software application, etc. is easy to use with no specific training.

usable /ˈjuː.zə.bəl/ more usable most usable adj
användbar bruklig
Capable of being used.

usance usances n
usans
Customary or habitual usage.

use /jus/ /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ /jɪu̯s/ /jɪu̯z/ /jʉːs/ /jʉːz/ uses n
bruk användning nyttjande
The act of using.
nytta mening syfte
(uncountable, followed by "of") Usefulness, benefit.
användande
A function; a purpose for which something may be employed.

use /jus/ /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ /jɪu̯s/ /jɪu̯z/ /jʉːs/ /jʉːz/ v
använda bruka nyttja
(transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
förbruka
(dated) To behave toward; to act with regard to; to treat.

use a sledgehammer to crack a nut /ˌjuz‿ə ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmɚ tə ˌkɹæk‿ə ˈnʌt/ /ˌjuːz‿ə ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmə tə ˌkɹæk‿ə ˈnʌt/ v
skjuta sparvar med kanoner
(intransitive, Australia, Britain, New Zealand, idiomatic, informal) To use disproportionate or significantly excessive force to carry out an action; to do something overzealously.

use case use cases n
användningsfall
(software engineering) A potential scenario in which a system receives an external request (such as user input) and responds to it.

use the toilet v
gå på toa gå på toaletten
(euphemistic) To urinate, defecate, or both in a toilet.
(euphemistic, uncommon) To urinate, defecate, or both in other places.

use-by date use-by dates n
bäst före-datum
The date by which it is advised that a perishable product be consumed.

used /just/ /juzd/ /juːst/ /juːzd/ more used most used adj
begagnad
That has or have previously been owned by someone else.

used bookstore used bookstores n
antikvariat
A bookstore that principally sells secondhand or used books.

used to /juːs(t).tu/ /juːs(t).tə/ /juːzd/ adj
van
(idiomatic, with noun phrase) Accustomed to, tolerant or accepting of.

used to /juːs(t).tu/ /juːs(t).tə/ /juːzd/ v
bruka
(temporal location) Formerly and habitually or repeatedly, but possibly no longer, did.

useful /ˈjusfəl/ /ˈjuːsfəl/ /ˈjʉːːsfəl/ [ˈjusfl̩] [ˈjuːsfl̩] [ˈjʉːːsfl̩] more useful most useful usefuller usefullest adj
nyttig användbar tjänlig
Having a practical or beneficial use.

useful idiot useful idiots n
nyttig idiot
(historical, pejorative, political jargon) Communist sympathizer in Western countries, from the perspective of the political right.

user /ˈjuzɚ/ /ˈjuːzə/ users n
brukare missbrukare
A person who uses drugs, especially illegal drugs.
användare brukare
(computing) A person who uses a computer or a computing network, especially a person who has received a user account.

user interface user interfaces n
användargränssnitt
(computing) The visual part of a software application that a user sees and interacts with.

user page user pages n
användarsida
(Internet) A page on a website associated with a particular user.

user-friendliness n
användarvänlighet
The quality of being user-friendly.

user-friendly more user-friendly most user-friendly user-friendlier user-friendliest adj
användarvänlig
(mostly, computing) Designed to be easy for an untrained user to use, with intuitive ordering of steps, consistent and logical placement of controls, etc.

username usernames n
användarnamn
(computing) A person's identification on an individual computer system.

ushanka /uˈʃɑŋkə/ /uːˈʃɑːŋkə/ ushankas n
usjanka björnfitta
A traditional Russian fur cap with earflaps.

usual /ˈjuːʒuəl/ /ˈjuːʒəl/ /ˈjuːʒʊəl/ more usual most usual adj
vanlig
Most commonly occurring; typical.

usually /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/ /ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒu(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒəli/ more usually most usually adv
vanligtvis vanligen
Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

usufruct /-sə-/ /ˈjuzəˌfɹʌkt/ /ˈjuːz(j)ʊfɹʌkt/ usufructs n
nyttjanderätt
(law) The legal right to use and derive profit or benefit from property that belongs to another person, as long as the property is not damaged.

usurer /ˈjuːzjəɹə/ /ˈjuːʒəɹə/ /ˈjuːʒəɹəɹ/ /ˈjuːʒɹəɹ/ usurers n
ockrare
A person who loans money to others and charges interest, particularly at an illegal, exorbitant, or unfair rate.

usurp /juˈsɝp/ /juːˈzɜːp/ v
bemäktiga sig inkräkta på tillskansa sig usurpera
To seize power from another, usually by illegitimate means.

usurpation /ˌjuːsə(ɹ)ˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌjuːzə(ɹ)ˈpeɪʃən/ usurpations n
usurpation
The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority.

usurper /juˈsɜɹpə(ɹ)/ usurpers n
usurpator kuppmakare
One who usurps.

usury /ˈjuːʒəɹi/ usuries n
ocker
(countable) An exorbitant rate of interest, in excess of any legal rates or at least immorally.
(uncountable) The practice of lending money at such rates.
(uncountable, archaic, or, historical) The practice of lending money at interest.

utilisation utilisations n
användande utnyttjande
The act of using something.

utilitarian /juˌtɪləˈtɛɹi.ən/ /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛːɹi.ən/ more utilitarian most utilitarian adj
utilitaristisk
(ethics) Pertaining to utilitarianism.

utilitarian /juˌtɪləˈtɛɹi.ən/ /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛːɹi.ən/ utilitarians n
utilitarist
Someone who practices or advocates utilitarianism.

utilitarianism utilitarianisms n
utilitarism
(philosophy) The theory that action should be directed toward achieving the "greatest happiness for the greatest number of people" (hedonistic universalism), or one of various related theories.

utility /juˈtɪl.ə.ti/ /juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ /jəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ [juˈtɪl.ə.ɾi] utilities n
användbarhet
The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.
användbar
Something that is useful.
användbarhet lönsamhet
(economics) The ability of a commodity to satisfy needs or wants; the satisfaction experienced by the consumer of that commodity.
kraftverk leverantör tjänsteleverantör vattenverk verk värmeverk
(business, finance, by extension) A natural or legal monopoly distributer of such a utility; or, the securities of such a provider.
applikation tillämpning verktyg
(computing) A software program designed to perform a single task or a small range of tasks, often to help manage and tune computer hardware, an operating system or application software.

utility knife utility knives n
mattkniv
A cutting tool that has an interchangeable blade that retracts into the handle.

utility pole utility poles n
stolpe
A tall cylinder, often made from the trunk of a tree, usually topped by a cross beam, used by a public utility to carry wire, cable or conduit through the air, for the transportation of electricity, cable television, telephone or similar services.

utmost /ˈʌtmoʊ̯st/ /ˈʌtmə(ʊ̯)st/ [ˈət-] [ˈʌʔ-] adj
yttersta
Situated at the most distant limit; farthest, outermost.
The most extreme; greatest, ultimate.

utopia /juˈtoʊ.pi.ə/ /juːˈtəʊ.pi.ə/ utopia utopiae utopias n
utopi
A world in which everything and everyone works in perfect harmony.

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ [ˈɐtə] [ˈʌɾɚ] adj
fullständig ren
(obsolete) Outward. [13th–16th c.]
Absolute, unconditional, total, complete. [from 15th c.]

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ [ˈɐtə] [ˈʌɾɚ] v
ge till utstöta yttra

utterance /ˈʌtəɹəns/ utterances n
yttrande
An act of uttering.

uvula /ˈju.vjəl.ə/ /ˈjuː.vjʊl.ə/ uvulae uvulas uvulæ n
gomspene tungspene
(anatomy) Ellipsis of palatine uvula.: the fleshy appendage that hangs from the back of the soft palate, that closes the nasopharynx during swallowing

uvular /ˈjuːvjʊlə/ /ˈjuːvjʊləɹ/ adj
uvulär
(anatomy) Of or relating to the uvula.
uvular uvulär
(phonetics) Of a sound, articulated with the uvula.

vacancy /ˈveɪkənsi/ vacancies n
ledig plats
An available room in a hotel; guest house, etc.

vacant /ˈveɪkənt/ more vacant most vacant adj
ledig
Not occupied; empty.
frånvarande innehållslös tom uttryckslös
Showing no intelligence or interest.

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ vacations n
ferie lov
A period during which official activity or business is formally suspended; an official holiday from university, law courts etc. [from 15th c.]
semester ledighet
(North America) A holiday; a stretch of leisure time away from work or duty and devoted to rest or pleasure. [from 19th c.]

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ v
semestra
(intransitive) To spend or take a vacation.

vaccinate /ˈvæksɪneɪt/ v
vaccinera ympa
(transitive) To treat (a person or an animal) with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease.

vaccination /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ vaccinations n
vaccination vaccinering
Inoculation with a vaccine, in order to protect from a particular disease or strain of disease.

vaccine /-saɪn/ /-sɪn/ /vækˈsin/ /ˈvæksiːn/ /ˈvækˌsin/ vaccines n
vaccin
A substance given to stimulate a body's production of antibodies and provide immunity against a disease without causing the disease itself in the treatment, prepared from the agent that causes the disease (or a derivative of it; or a related, also effective, but safer disease), or a synthetic substitute; also, a dose of such a substance.

vacillation /væsɪˈleɪʃən/ vacillations n
tveksamhet
Indecision in speech or action.

vacuous /ˈvækju.əs/ more vacuous most vacuous adj
andefattig tom
Empty; void; lacking meaningful content.

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/ /ˈvæ.kjuːm/ vacua vacuums n
vakuum
A region of space that contains no matter.

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/ /ˈvæ.kjuːm/ v
dammsuga
(transitive) To clean (something) with a vacuum cleaner.
(intransitive) To use a vacuum cleaner.

vacuum cleaner vacuum cleaners n
dammsugare
A domestic or industrial mobile machine for cleaning floors and similar surfaces that draws dust and other particles into a container (a cyclonic type bin, or a filter bag) by the suction created by an electric motor driving a fan.

vacuum tube vacuum tubes n
elektronrör radiorör rör
(electronics) A type of electron tube that controls electron current through vacuum between electrodes within a sealed container, usually of glass or metal and often designed to be easily installed in and removed from the equipment in which it is used.

vacuum-clean v
dammsuga
To clean with a vacuum cleaner.

vadm vadms n
Vam

vagabond /ˈvæ.ɡə.bɑnd/ /ˈvæ.ɡə.bɒnd/ vagabonds n
vagabond
A person on a trip of indeterminate destination and/or length of time.

vagabond /ˈvæ.ɡə.bɑnd/ /ˈvæ.ɡə.bɒnd/ v
luffa ströva vagabondera
To roam, as a vagabond

vagina /vəˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ vaginae vaginas vaginæ n
slida vagina
(anatomy) A passage leading from the opening of the vulva to the cervix of the uterus for copulation and childbirth in female mammals.
(zootomy) A similar part in some invertebrates.

vaginal /vəˈd͡ʒʌɪ.nəl/ /ˈvæd͡ʒ.ən.əl/ adj
vaginal
(relational) Of, relating to, or affecting the vagina.

vaginal flatulence n
vaginalflatulens
(formal) An emission or expulsion of air from the vagina.

vaginal fluid vaginal fluids n
flytning
(medicine) Any liquid discharge from a vagina.

vaginal sex n
vaginalsex
Sexual intercourse in which the penis is inserted into the vagina.

vaginally adv
vaginalt
Via the vagina, as (usually, more specifically) by the vaginal route of administration.

vaginismus /vad͡ʒɪˈnɪzməs/ vaginismuses n
vaginism slidkramp
(pathology) A painful muscular contraction of the vagina when attempting to insert something, such as a tampon or a penis, into it.

vaginosis vaginoses n
vaginos
(medicine) Any disease or infection of the vagina.

vagrancy /ˈveɪɡɹənsɪ/ vagrancies n
lösdriveri
the state of being a vagrant

vagrant /ˈveɪɡɹənt/ vagrants n
lösdrivare lösdriverska
(specifically) A person without settled employment or habitation who usually supports himself or herself by begging or some dishonest means; a tramp, a vagabond.

vague /veɪɡ/ /væɡ/ vaguer vaguest adj
obestämd
vag oklar
Not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.

vagueness vaguenesses n
vaghet obestämdhet otydlighet
(uncountable) The condition of being unclear; vague.

vain /veɪn/ more vain most vain vainer vainest adj
fåfäng
Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.

vair /veə/ /vɛə/ /vɛɹ/ vairs n
gråverk
(tincture) An heraldic fur formed by a regular tessellation of bell shapes in two colours, (for example in the image, blue and white).

vale of tears /ˈveɪl əv ˈtɪəz/ /ˈveɪl əv ˈtɪɚz/ vales of tears n
jämmerdal tåredal
(in the singular) The world, a place where difficulties and the sorrows of life are felt, especially (Christianity) as a place to be left behind when one dies and goes to heaven.

valediction /ˌvæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən/ valedictions n
avskedstal
A speech made when leaving or parting company.
avsked avslutning
The act of parting company.
adjö avskedsfras
A word or phrase (such as adieu or farewell) said upon leaving.
sluthälsning hälsningsfras
A word or phrase used to end a letter or message.

valedictorian /væl.ə.dɪkˈtoɹ.i.ən/ /væl.ə.dɪkˈtoɹ.i.ɪn/ /væl.əd.ɪkˈtɔɹ.ɪən/ valedictorians n
avskedstalare avslutningstalare toppstudent
(US, Canada, properly) The individual in a graduating class who delivers the farewell or valedictory address, often the person who graduates with the highest grades.
toppstudent
(US, Canada, colloquial) The individual in a graduating class who graduates with the highest grades.

valence /ˈveɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈveɪləns/ valences n
valens
The combining capacity of an atom, functional group, or radical determined by the number of atoms of hydrogen with which it will unite, or the number of electrons that it will gain, lose, or share when it combines with other atoms, etc. [from 1884]
(countable, linguistics) The number of arguments that a verb can have, including its subject, ranging from zero to three or, less commonly, four.
(uncountable, especially, psychology) A one-dimensional value assigned by a person to an object, situation, or state, that can usually be positive (causing a feeling of attraction) or negative (repulsion). [from early 20th c.]

valence electron valence electrons n
valenselektron
(chemistry) any of the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom (the valence shell); capable of forming bonds with other atoms

valenki n
filtstövel
Traditional Russian felt boots.

valet /væˈleɪ/ /ˈvæleɪ/ /ˈvælɪt/ valets n
kammartjänare
(professional wrestling) A female performer in professional wrestling, acting as either a manager or personal chaperone; often used to attract and titillate male members of the audience.

valiant /ˈva.lɪ.ənt/ /ˈvæ.ljənt/ more valiant most valiant adj
heroisk hjältemodig
Possessing or showing courage or determination; brave, heroic.

valid /ˈvælɪd/ more valid most valid adj
giltig
Acceptable, proper or correct; in accordance with the rules.

validate /ˈvæl.ə.deɪt/ /ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ v
bekräfta förklara giltig göra gällande
(transitive) To render valid.
validera bekräfta giltigförklara
(transitive) To check or prove the validity of; verify.

valine valines n
valin
(amino acid, organic compound) An essential amino acid 2-amino-3-methylbutanoic acid found in most animal proteins.

valkyrie /ˈvælˌkɚ.i/ /ˈvælˌkɪ.ɹi/ /ˈvɑl-/ valkyries n
valkyria
(Norse mythology) Any of the female attendants of Odin, figures said to guide fallen warriors from the battlefield to Valhalla.

valley /ˈvæli/ valleys vallies n
dal
An elongated depression cast between hills or mountains, often garnished with a river flowing through it.

valley of the shadow of death n
dödsskuggans dal
The world, a place where darkness and death are figurative valleys one must walk through as part of the human experience.
A very dangerous place.

valour /ˈvælə/ /ˈvælɚ/ valours n
mod tapperhet
Strength of mind in regard to danger; the quality which enables a person to encounter danger with firmness

valuable /ˈvælju(ə)bl̩/ /ˈvæljəbl̩/ more valuable most valuable adj
värdefull
Having a great value.

valuable /ˈvælju(ə)bl̩/ /ˈvæljəbl̩/ valuables n
värdeföremål värdesak
(usually, in plural) A personal possession such as jewellery, of relatively great monetary value.

value /ˈvæl.juː/ values n
värde
The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable.
(uncountable) The degree of importance given to something.
The amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else.
(mathematics, physics) Any definite numerical quantity or other mathematical object, determined by being measured, computed, or otherwise defined.
värde notvärde
(music) The relative duration of a musical note.
valör
(arts) The relative darkness or lightness of a color in (a specific area of) a painting etc.

value /ˈvæl.juː/ v
värdera
To estimate the value of; judge the worth of something.
To fix or determine the value of; assign a value to, as of jewelry or art work.
To regard highly; think much of; place importance upon.
To hold dear.

value added tax value added taxes n
mervärdesskatt mervärdesomsättningsskatt
(taxation) A tax levied on the added value that results from the exchange of goods and services

value date value dates n
valutadag
(accounting) Date and the action itself on which payments are credited or debited to the customer's imagined but legally real account, as opposed to the date a balance is made visible (posting date, entry date) which is when crediting of other funds takes place and which is usually the available sum, is the line of credit; interest payments are made from the value date onwards.

value date v
valutadag
(accounting) To perform the above-defined action with an amount.

value judgment value judgments n
värdeomdöme
(philosophy) A judgment of the rightness or wrongness of something, based on a particular set of values or on a particular value system.

valve /ˈvælv/ valves n
ventil klaff
A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a pipe.
ventil
A device that admits fuel and air into the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, or one that allows combustion gases to exit.
klaff
(anatomy) One or more membranous partitions, flaps, or folds, which permit the passage of the contents of a vessel or cavity in one direction, but stop or control the flow in the opposite direction

vamp /væmp/ vamps n
förförerska kokett manslukerska tjuserska vamp
A flirtatious, seductive woman, especially one who exploits men by using their sexual desire for her. [from c. 1915]

vampire /ˈvæm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ vampires n
vampyr
A mythological undead creature said to feed on the blood of the living. [from 1732]
A blood-sucking bat; vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus) [from later 18th c.]

vampire squid n
vampyrbläckfisk
A small deep-sea cephalopod, Vampyroteuthis infernalis, sole species of its order, found in temperate and tropical oceans.

vampiress vampiresses n
vampyrinna vampyrkvinna
A female vampire.

vampiric more vampiric most vampiric adj
vampyrisk
Having the traits of a vampire.

van /væn/ vans n
skåpbil paketbil minibuss familjebuss van
A covered motor vehicle used to carry goods or (normally less than ten) persons, usually roughly cuboid in shape, longer and higher than a car but relatively smaller than a truck/lorry or a bus.

van der Waals force van der Waals forces n
van der Waalskraft
(chemistry, often, in the plural) The relatively weak attraction between neutral atoms and molecules arising from polarization induced in each particle by the presence of other particles.

vanadium /vəˈneɪdi.əm/ vanadiums n
vanadin
A chemical element (symbol V) with atomic number 23; it is a transition metal, used in the production of special steels.

vandal /ˈvændəl/ vandals n
vandal
A person who needlessly destroys, defaces, or damages things, especially other people's property.

vandalise /ˈvændəlaɪz/ v
vandalisera
To needlessly destroy or deface other people’s property or public property; to commit vandalism.

vandalism /ˈvændəlɪzm̩/ vandalisms n
vandalism
Willful damage to or destruction of any property, such as graffiti or defacement.

vane /veɪn/ vanes n
skena
Any of several usually relatively thin, rigid, flat, or sometimes curved surfaces radially mounted along an axis, as a blade in a turbine or a sail on a windmill, that is turned by or used to turn a fluid.

vanguard /ˈvanˌɡɑːd/ /ˈvænˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈvɛnˌɡɐːd/ vanguards n
förtrupp
(military) The leading units at the front of an army or fleet.
tät
(by extension) The person(s) at the forefront of any group or movement.

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ more vanilla most vanilla adj
vanilj-
(of flavor, etc.) Of vanilla.

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ vanillas n
vanilj vaniljorkidé
(countable) Any tropical, climbing orchid of the genus Vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia), bearing podlike fruit yielding an extract used in flavoring food or in perfumes.
vaniljstång vanilj
(countable) The fruit or bean of the vanilla plant.
(uncountable) The extract of the fruit of the vanilla plant.
vanilj
(uncountable) The distinctive fragrant flavour/flavor characteristic of vanilla extract.
(uncountable) Any artificially produced homologue of vanilla extract, principally vanillin produced from lignin from the paper industry or from petrochemicals.

vanilla extract vanilla extracts n
vaniljessens vaniljextrakt
A liquid, technically a tincture, used in cooking, prepared by soaking vanilla beans in alcohol.

vanillin /vəˈnɪlɪn/ vanillins n
vanillin
A chemical compound, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, that is the primary constituent of vanilla.

vanish /ˈvænɪʃ/ v
försvinna
To become invisible or to move out of view unnoticed.

vanity /ˈvænəti/ /ˈvænɪti/ [-ɾi] vanities n
fåfänga fåfänglighet
Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own abilities, appearance, achievements, or possessions.

vanquish /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ v
besegra övervinna
(transitive) To defeat (someone); to overcome.

vape /veɪp/ v
vejpa
(intransitive) To inhale the vapor produced by a non-combustible cigarette, most commonly an electronic cigarette.

vaper vapers n
vajpare
A user of electronic cigarettes

vapid /ˈveɪp.ɪd/ /ˈvæp.ɪd/ more vapid most vapid adj
andefattig tråkig
Lifeless, dull, or banal.
fadd
Tasteless, bland, or insipid.

vapor /ˈveɪpə/ /ˈveɪpɚ/ vapors n
ånga
The gaseous state of a substance that is normally a solid or liquid.

vapor pressure vapor pressures n
ångtryck
(physics) The pressure that a vapor exerts, or the partial pressure if it is mixed with other gases.

vaporize v
förånga förångas
(ambitransitive) To turn into vapor.

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ more variable most variable adj
variabel föränderlig flexibel reglerbar rörlig ställbar
Able to vary or be varied.
ombytlig ostadig växlande
Likely to vary.
varierande omväxlande
Marked by diversity or difference.
variabel
(mathematics) Having no fixed quantitative value.
avvikande
(biology) Tending to deviate from a normal or recognized type.

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ variables n
variabel
Something that is variable.
(mathematics) A quantity that may assume any one of a set of values.
(mathematics) A symbol representing a variable.
(programming) A named memory location in which a program can store intermediate results and from which it can read them.
variabel parameter
Something whose value may be dictated or discovered.

variable star variable stars n
variabel stjärna
(star) Any star whose brightness varies.

variant /ˈvæɹi.ənt/ /ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/ variants n
variant
Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.
variabel
(computing) A variable that can hold any of various unrelated data types.

variation /ˌvæɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛəɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ variations n
variation
The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.
(music) A technique where material is repeated with alterations to the melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, counterpoint or orchestration; but with some invariant characteristic, e.g. a ground bass.
variant variation
A related but distinct thing.
avvikelse
(nautical) The angular difference at the vessel between the direction of true north and magnetic north.
variant
(board games) A line of play that differs from the original.

varicose vein varicose veins n
åderbråck
(in the plural) The medical condition of having such veins, especially in the legs.

varied /ˈvæɹid/ /ˈvɛəɹid/ /ˈvɛɹid/ more varied most varied adj
omväxlande
diverse or miscellaneous

varied tit varied tits n
samurajmes
Sittiparus varius, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

variegated /ˈveəɹɪəˌɡeɪtɪd/ /ˈvæɹi.əˌɡeɪtɪd/ more variegated most variegated adj
färgsprakande
Streaked, spotted, or otherwise marked with a variety of color.

variety /-ɾi/ /vəˈɹaɪ.ə.ti/ /vəˈɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/ varieties n
varietet
(botany, taxonomy) A rank in a taxonomic classification below species and (if present) subspecies, and above form; hence, an organism of that rank.

variety is the spice of life proverb
omväxling förnöjer
Variety is what makes life interesting.

various /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/ /ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvɛɚ.i.əs/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.əs/ adj
olika
Having a broad range (of different elements).

varnish /ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/ varnishes n
fernissa lack
A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.

varnish /ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/ v
lacka
(intransitive) To apply varnish.
(transitive) To cover up with varnish.

varve /vɑɹv/ /vɑːv/ varves n
varv
(geology) An annual layer of sediment or sedimentary rock.

vary /ˈvæɹi/ /ˈvɛəɹi/ /ˈvɛɹi/ v
variera
(intransitive) Not to remain constant: to change with time or a similar parameter.
(transitive) To make of different kinds; to make different from one another; to diversity; to variegate.

vas deferens vasa deferentia n
sädesledare
(anatomy) The duct in the testicle that carries semen from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.

vascular plant vascular plants n
kärlväxt
(botany) Any plant possessing vascular tissue (xylem and phloem), including ferns, conifers, and flowering plants.

vase /veɪs/ /veɪz/ /væes/ /vɐːz/ /vɑz/ /vɑːz/ /vɔz/ /vɔːz/ vases n
vas
An upright open container used mainly for displaying fresh, dried, or artificial flowers.

vasectomy /vəˈsɛktəmi/ vasectomies n
vasektomi
(surgery) The surgical incision of all or part of the vas deferens as a means of male sterilization.

vaseline /ˈvæsəliːn/ vaselines n
vaselin
Petroleum jelly.

vasoconstriction vasoconstrictions n
vasokonstriktion
(physiology) Constriction or narrowing of a blood vessel.

vasoconstrictor vasoconstrictors n
vasokonstriktor
(pharmacology) Any substance that causes vasoconstriction.

vasodilation vasodilations n
vasodilatation
Dilation or widening of the blood vessels.

vasopressin /ˌveɪzəʊˈpɹɛsɪn/ vasopressins n
antidiuretiskt hormon vasopressin
(hormone) An antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland.

vassal /ˈvæsəl/ vassals n
vasall
(historical, law) The grantee of a fief, a subordinate granted use of a superior's land and its income in exchange for vows of fidelity and homage and (typically) military service.

vassal state vassal states n
vasallstat
A state that is subordinate to another; government chiefly directed by the interests of an overlord or patron state.

vast /væst/ /vɑːst/ more vast most vast vaster vastest adj
enorm
Very large or wide (literally or figuratively).

vat /væt/ vats n
kärl
A large tub, such as is used for making wine or for tanning.

vatnik /ˈvætnɪk/ /ˈvɑtnɪk/ vatniki vatniks n
vatnik
(derogatory, internet slang, neologism, by extension) A supporter of Vladimir Putin, Russian nationalism, or the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine; a Putinist.

vaudeville /ˈvoʊd.vɪl/ /ˈvɔ.də.vɪl/ /ˈvɔd.vɪl/ /ˈvɔː.də.vɪl/ vaudevilles n
vaudeville vådevill
(historical, uncountable) A style of multi-act theatrical entertainment which originated from France and flourished in Europe and North America from the 1880s through the 1920s.

vault /vɑlt/ /vɒlt/ /vɔlt/ /vɔːlt/ vaults n
valv bankvalv kassavalv
An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
The secure room or rooms in or below a bank used to store currency and other valuables; similar rooms in other settings.
valv
(figuratively) Anything resembling such a downward-facing concave structure, particularly the sky and caves.
hopp
(gymnastics) A gymnastic movement performed on this apparatus.
gravvalv krypta valv
Any burial chamber, particularly those underground.
hopp
(often, figurative) Any archive of past content.
(obsolete) An underground or covered conduit for water or waste; a drain; a sewer.
(obsolete) An underground or covered reservoir for water or waste; a cistern; a cesspit.

vault /vɑlt/ /vɒlt/ /vɔlt/ /vɔːlt/ v
hoppa voltigera
(ambitransitive) To jump or leap over with a hand and/or foot on the item for support.

vaulting box vaulting boxes n
plint
(gymnastics) A layered wooden box that is padded with leather, used in gymnastics.

veal /viːl/ veals n
kalvkött kalv
The flesh of a calf (i.e. a young bovine) used for food.

vector /ˈvɛktə/ /ˈvɛktɚ/ vectors n
vektor
(mathematics) A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.
(aviation) A chosen course or direction for motion, as of an aircraft.
(epidemiology) A carrier of a disease-causing agent.
(programming) A kind of dynamically resizable array.

vector product vector products n
kryssprodukt vektorprodukt
(linear algebra) a vector with the size given by the product of two vectors computed as the product of the magnitudes of the vectors and the sine of the angle between their directions, and directed perpendicular to the given two vectors, with positive orientation.

vector space vector spaces n
vektorrum
(algebra, geometry, topology) A set of elements called vectors, together with some field and operations called addition (mapping two vectors to a vector) and scalar multiplication (mapping a vector and an element in the field to a vector), satisfying a list of constraints.

vectorial adj
vektoriell
(mathematics) Of or pertaining to a vector.

vectorize /ˈvɛktəɹaɪz/ v
vektorisera
(computer graphics, transitive) To convert an image into a vector graphics format.

veery /ˈvɪəɹi/ veeries n
rostskogstrast
An American thrush (Catharus fuscescens) common in the Northern United States and Canada.

vegan /ˈveɪɡən/ /ˈviːɡən/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒən/ adj
vegansk
Relating to vegans or veganism. [from 1944]

vegan /ˈveɪɡən/ /ˈviːɡən/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒən/ vegans n
vegan
A person committed to avoiding products and practices that inherently involve animal use, including all foods containing animal products, and to abstaining from direct and intentional harm to animals as far as possible; an adherent to veganism.

veganism veganisms n
veganism

vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.ə.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛt͡ʃ.tə.bəl/ [ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bl̩] vegetables n
växt planta
Any plant.
grönsak legym
A plant raised for some edible part of it, such as the leaves, roots, fruit or flowers, but excluding any plant considered to be a fruit, grain, herb, or spice in the culinary sense.
The edible part of such a plant.
grönsak
(figuratively, derogatory) A person whose brain (or, infrequently, whose body) has been damaged to the point that they cannot interact with the surrounding environment; a person in a persistent vegetative state.

vegetable garden vegetable gardens n
grönsaksland köksträdgård
A garden where vegetables and herbs are grown for personal or household use, sometimes inclusive of cold frames, greenhouses, and market gardens. (This entry is a translation hub.)

vegetable lamb /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlam/ /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlæm/ /ˌvɛdʒətəbəl ˈlæm/ /ˌvɛtʃ-/ vegetable lambs n
tatariskt växtlamm
(mythological creature) A legendary plant believed to grow sheep from its branches.

vegetable oil vegetable oils n
vegetabilisk olja
Any oil produced from plants, such as olive oil and corn oil, mostly used for cooking.

vegetable soup vegetable soups n
grönsakssoppa
(culinary) A soup made from a variety of vegetables

vegetarian /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ˌvɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹɪ.ən/ more vegetarian most vegetarian adj
vegetarisk
Of or relating to the type of diet eaten by vegetarians (in all senses). [from 1849]
Of a product normally made with meat, having non-meat substitutes in place of meat.

vegetarian /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ˌvɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹɪ.ən/ vegetarians n
vegetarian
A person who does not eat animal flesh, or, in some cases, use any animal products. [from 1839]

vegetarianism /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ənɪzəm/ /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ənɪzəm/ vegetarianisms n
vegetarianism
The practice of following a vegetarian diet.

vegetation /ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/ vegetations n
vegetation
(uncountable) Plants, taken collectively.

veggie /ˈvɛd͡ʒi/ veggies n
grönsak
(informal) A vegetable.
vegetarian
(informal) A vegetarian.

vehement /ˈviː.hə.mənt/ /ˈviː.ə.mənt/ /ˈvɪə.mənt/ more vehement most vehement adj
häftig
Showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense.

vehicle /ˈvi.ə.kəl/ /ˈviˌ(h)ɪ.kəl/ /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɛ.hɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɪə.kəl/ /ˈvɪː(ə).kəl/ vehicles n
fordon
A conveyance; a spacious device for carrying or transporting substances, objects, people or animals.
A medium for expression of talent or views.

vehicle identification number vehicle identification numbers n
VIN-kod
A mandatory unique alphanumeric code (usually 17 characters long) assigned to each vehicle produced, stamped into the metal on the dashboard on the left-hand side (viewable through the windshield), and on the engine block and at least one other place somewhere on the body of the vehicle.

vehicle inspection vehicle inspections n
besiktning bilbesiktning
A procedure mandated by national or subnational governments in many countries, in which a vehicle is inspected to ensure that it conforms to regulations governing safety, emissions, or both. Inspection can be required at various times, e.g., periodically or on transfer of title to a vehicle.

veil /veɪl/ veils n
slöja
Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.
slöja flor
A covering for a person or thing; as, a caul (especially over the head)

veiled adj
beslöjad
Covered by a veil.
förtäckt
(figurative) Partly hidden or concealed.

vein /veɪn/ veins n
ven
(anatomy) A blood vessel that transports blood from the capillaries back to the heart.
bladnerv nerv
(botany) In leaves, a thickened portion of the leaf containing the vascular bundle.
(figurative) A topic of discussion; a train of association, thoughts, emotions, etc.
åder ådra
A stripe or streak of a different colour or composition in materials such as wood, cheese, marble or other rocks.

veined /veɪnd/ more veined most veined adj
ådrad
(sometimes, in combination) Having veins or veinlike markings.

veiny /ˈveɪni/ veinier veiniest adj
ådrig
Having prominent veins.

velarization /vi.lə.ɹaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /vi.lɚ.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/ velarizations n
velarisering
(phonology) The act or process of velarizing.

veld /fɛlt/ /vɛld/ /vɛlt/ velds n
veld
(chiefly, South Africa) The open grassland or pastureland of South Africa and neighbouring countries.

vellum /ˈvɛləm/ vellums n
veläng
A writing paper of very high quality.

velocity /vəˈlɑsəti/ /vəˈlɒsəti/ velocities n
hastighet
(physics) A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, combining speed with a directional component.
The rate of occurrence.
fart hastighet
Rapidity of motion.

velodrome /ˈvɛl.ə.dɹəʊm/ velodromes n
velodrom cykelbana
An indoor arena, having an oval banked track for bicycle racing.

velour velours n
velour
A knit fabric similar to velvet, but usually somewhat coarser.

velvet /ˈvɛlvɪt/ velvets n
sammet
A closely woven fabric (originally of silk, now also of cotton or man-made fibres) with a thick short pile on one side.
basthud
Very fine fur, including the skin and fur on a deer's antlers.

velvet scoter velvet scoters n
svärta
An arctic sea duck, Melanitta fusca.

velvety /ˈvɛlvəti/ more velvety most velvety adj
sammetslen
(also, figuratively) Like velvet; soft, smooth, soothing.

vena cava /ˌviːnə ˈkeɪvə/ vena cavas venae cavae n
hålven
(anatomy) Either of the two large veins that take oxygen depleted blood, from the upper body and from the lower body, and return it to the right atrium of the heart.

venal /ˈviːnəl/ more venal most venal adj
fal
(archaic) For sale; available for purchase.
besticklig mutbar
Capable of being bought (of a person); willing to take bribes.
korrumperad korrupt
(of behaviour etc.) Corrupt, mercenary.

vendace /ˈvɛndɪs/ vendace vendaces n
siklöja mujka
Either of two types of whitefish, Coregonus albula and Coregonus vandesius.

vendetta /vænˈdɛtə/ /vɛnˈdɛtə/ [vənˈdɛɾə] [vɛnˈdɛɾə] vendettas vendette n
blodshämnd vendetta
A bitter, destructive feud, normally between two families, clans, or factions, in which each injury or slaying is revenged: a blood feud.

vending machine vending machines n
godisautomat läskautomat varuautomat
An automatic machine that dispenses merchandise (often food or beverages) in return for payment (originally coins; now also often paper money, credit cards, and wirelessly via digital payment apps).

vendor /ˈvɛn.də/ /ˈvɛn.dɚ/ vendors n
försäljare säljare försäljerska säljerska återförsäljare återförsäljerska
A person or a company that vends or sells.

veneer /vəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /vəˈnɪɹ/ veneers n
faner
A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.
fasad
An attractive appearance that covers or disguises one's true nature or feelings.

veneer /vəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /vəˈnɪɹ/ v
fanera
(transitive, woodworking) To apply veneer to.

venerable /ˈvɛnəɹəbl/ /ˈvɛnɹəbl/ more venerable most venerable adj
respektabel vördad
Commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.
ärevördig
Worthy of reverence.
Ancient, antiquated or archaic.

venerate /ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/ v
helga vörda
(transitive) To treat with great respect and deference.

veneration /ˌvɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ venerations n
vörda
The act of venerating or the state of being venerated.

venereal /vəˈnɪ.ɹi.əl/ /vəˈnɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /vɪ-/ adj
venerisk
Of or relating to the genitals or sexual intercourse.
Of a disease: sexually transmitted; of or relating to, or adapted to the cure of, a venereal disease.

venereal disease venereal diseases n
könssjukdom flugor i trumpeten sexuellt överförbar sjukdom venerisk sjukdom
(disease) Any of several contagious diseases, such as syphilis and gonorrhea, contracted through sexual intercourse.

venerid venerids n
sandmussla
A short-necked clam of the family Veneridae.

vengeance /ˈvɛnˌd͡ʒəns/ vengeances n
hämnd
Revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong.

vengeful /ˈvɛnʒ.fəl/ more vengeful most vengeful adj
hämndlysten
Vindictive or wanting vengeance.

venison /ˈvɛ.nɪ.sən/ /ˈvɛ.nɪ.zən/ /ˈvɛn.zən/ venisons n
hjortkött
The meat of a deer.

venom /ˈvɛnəm/ venoms n
etter gift
An animal toxin intended for defensive or offensive use; a biological poison delivered by bite, sting, etc., to protect an animal or to kill its prey.

venomous /ˈvɛnəməs/ more venomous most venomous adj
giftig
Of an animal (specifically a snake) or parts of its body: producing venom which is usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging; hence, of a bite or sting: injecting venom.
(archaic) Consisting of, or containing or full of, venom or some other poison; hence, harmful to health due to this.

venous /ˈviː.nəs/ more venous most venous adj
venös
(relational) Of or pertaining to veins.

ventilation /ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ ventilations n
ventilation luftväxling
The replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh.

ventilator /ˈvɛntɪleɪtə/ ventilators n
respirator
(medicine) A machine that moves breathable air into and out of the lungs of a patient who is unable to breathe sufficiently.

ventricle /ˈvɛn.tɹɪk.əl/ ventricles n
kammare ventrikel hjärtkammare
One of two lower chambers of the heart.
ventrikel
(neuroanatomy) One of four fluid-filled cavities in the brain, that are continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord.

ventricular fibrillation ventricular fibrillations n
kammarflimmer ventrikelflimmer
(cardiology) An abnormal heart rhythm in which the ventricles of the heart quiver instead of pumping normally.

ventriloquism ventriloquisms n
buktaleri
The art of projecting one's voice without moving the lips so that it appears to come from another source, such as a dummy.

ventriloquist /vɛnˈtɹɪl.ə.kwɪst/ ventriloquists n
buktalare buktalerska
A person, especially an entertainer, who practices ventriloquism.

venture capital n
riskkapital
(business) Money invested in an innovative enterprise in which both the potential for profit and the risk of loss are considerable.

venue /ˈvɛnjuː/ venues n
plats
(legal) A neighborhood or near place; the place or county in which anything is alleged to have happened; also, the place where an action is laid, or the district from which a jury comes.

venusquake venusquakes n
venusbävning venusskalv

veracity /vəˈɹæ.sə.ti/ /vəˈɹæ.sɪ.ti/ veracities n
sanning uppriktighet
(uncountable, of a person) The quality of speaking or stating the truth; truthfulness.
sanning
(countable) Something that is true; a truthful statement; a truth.
sanningsenlighet
(uncountable) Agreement with the facts; accordance with the truth; accuracy or precision.

veranda /vəˈɹæn.də/ verandas n
veranda
A gallery, platform, or balcony, usually roofed and often partly enclosed, extending along the outside of a building. [from 18th c.]

verb /vɜːb/ /vɝb/ verbs n
verb handlingsord syssleord
(grammar) A word that indicates an action, event, or state of being.

verbal /ˈvɜː.bəl/ /ˈvɝ.bəl/ [ˈvɜː.bɫ̩] [ˈvɜ˞.bɫ̩] adj
verbal
Of or relating to words.
Concerned with the words, rather than the substance of a text.
Consisting of words only.
Expressly spoken rather than written; oral.
(grammar) Derived from, or having the nature of a verb.

verbal diarrhea n
mundiarré ordbajseri
(slang) logorrhea

verbal noun verbal nouns n
substantifierat verb
(grammar) A noun that is morphologically related to a verb and similar to it in meaning; in English, it contrasts with the gerund and the deverbal noun.

verbalize /ˈvəːbəlʌɪz/ v
verbalisera uttrycka i ord
(transitive) To speak or to use words to express.
förvandla till verb
(transitive, grammar) To adapt (a word of another part of speech) as a verb.

verbatim /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ /vɝˈbeɪ.tɪm/ adj
ordagrann
(of a document) Corresponding with the original word for word.
(of a person) Able to take down a speech word for word, especially in shorthand.

verbatim /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ /vɝˈbeɪ.tɪm/ adv
ordagrann ord för ord ordagrant verbatim
Word for word; in exactly the same words as were used originally.

verbose /vəˈbəʊs/ /vɚˈboʊs/ more verbose most verbose adj
mångordig
Containing or using more words than necessary; long-winded, wordy. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

verbosity /vəˈbɒsəti/ /vɚˈbɑsəti/ verbosities n
mångordighet svammel
(rhetoric) The excess use of words, especially using more than are needed for clarity or precision.

verdant /ˈvɝ.dənt/ more verdant most verdant adj
grön
Green in colour.

verdict /ˈvɜɹ.dɪt/ /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/ /ˈvɝ.dɪkt/ verdicts n
utslag dom domslut
(legal) A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.
mening utlåtande
An opinion or judgement.

verdigris /ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹis/ /ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹɪs/ verdigrises n
ärg
A blue-green patina or rust that forms on copper-containing metals.
koppargrönt spanskgrönt
(color) The colour of this patina or material.

verdure /ˈvɜːdjə/ /ˈvɜːd͡ʒə/ /ˈvɝd͡ʒɚ/ verdures n
grönska
The greenness of lush or growing vegetation; also: the vegetation itself.
friskhet
(hence) A condition of health and vigour.

verge on v
gräns snudd
(transitive, idiomatic) To approach or come close to something; to border or be on the edge of something.

verify /ˈvɛɹɪfaɪ/ v
verifiera bekräfta
(transitive) To substantiate or prove the truth of something.
verifiera kontrollera
(transitive) To confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something.
attestera verifiera vidimera
(transitive, legal) To affirm something formally, under oath.

verlan /vɛə(ɹ)ˈlɑːn/ n
verlan
A type of backslang used in French, in which the order of the syllables or sounds of words is changed.

vermicelli vermicellis n
vermicelli
Long, slender pasta, similar to spaghetti, only thinner.

vermiform appendix vermiform appendices vermiform appendixes n
appendix blindtarm
(anatomy) An organ consisting of a blind tube projecting from the caecum. Of disputed function (if any), it is known for sometimes causing inflammation (appendicitis) in humans.

vermin /ˈvɜːmɪn/ /ˈvɝmɪn/ vermin vermins n
ohyra skadedjur
Any of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance. [from c. 1300]

vermouth /vəˈmuːθ/ /vɚˈmuθ/ /ˈvɜːməθ/ vermouths n
vermouth vermut
A dry, or sweet apéritif wine flavored with aromatic herbs, and often used in mixed drinks.

vernacular /vəˈnækjələ/ /vəˈnækjʊlə/ /vɚˈnækjəlɚ/ vernaculars n
vardagsspråk
Everyday speech or dialect, including colloquialisms, as opposed to standard, literary, liturgical, or scientific idiom.
folkspråk
Indigenous spoken language, as distinct from a literary or liturgical language such as Ecclesiastical Latin.

vernal /ˈvɜːn(ə)l/ /ˈvɝnəl/ more vernal most vernal adj
vårlig
Pertaining to or occurring in spring. [from mid 16th c.]

vernal equinox vernal equinoxes n
vårdagjämning vårdagjämningspunkt
(astronomy) The moment when the sun appears to cross the celestial equator while tilting towards the observer, taking place in March in the northern hemisphere and September in the southern hemisphere.

vernier caliper vernier calipers n
skjutmått
A type of sliding calipers for measuring the external or internal dimensions of objects, using the vernier scale for improved precision.

vernissage /vɛːnɪˈsɑːʒ/ /ˌvɛɹnəˈsɑʒ/ vernissages n
vernissage
A private viewing of an art exhibition before it opens to the public.

versatile /ˈvɜː.səˌtaɪl/ /ˈvɝ.sə.təl/ /ˈvɝ.səˌtaɪl/ [ˈvɜː.səˌtaɪɫ] more versatile most versatile adj
behändig belevad kvick pigg
Capable of doing many things competently.
mångsidig
Having varied uses or many functions.
föränderlig ombytlig
Changeable or inconstant.

versatility /ˌvəɹsəˈtɪlɪti/ versatilities n
flexibilitet mångsidighet ombytlighet
The property of being versatile or having many different abilities; flexibility.

verse /ˈvɜːs/ /ˈvɝs/ verses n
vers
A poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme.
vers strof
One of several similar units of a song, consisting of several lines, generally rhymed.

versed /vɜːst/ /vɝst/ more versed most versed adj
bevandrad förtrogen verserad
Knowledgeable or skilled, either through study or experience; familiar; practiced.

versify /ˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪfaɪ/ v
versifiera
(intransitive) to turn (prose) into poetry; rewrite in verse form

version /ˈvɜːʃən/ /ˈvɜːʒən/ /ˈvɝʒən/ versions n
version variant
A specific form or variation of something.
version
A translation from one language to another.
version perspektiv
An account or description from a particular point of view, especially as contrasted with another account.
version utgåva
(computing) A particular revision (of software, firmware, CPU, etc.).

verst /vɜːst/ /vɝst/ versts n
verst
A Russian unit of length, equivalent to about 1.07 kilometres or about 2⁄3 of a mile.

versus /ˈvɜːsəs/ /ˈvɜːsɪz/ /ˈvɝs/ /ˈvɝsəs/ /ˈvɝsəz/ preposition
mot
Against; in opposition to.
jämfört mot
Compared with, as opposed to.

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ more vert most vert adj
grön
(tincture) In blazon, of the colour green.

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ verts n
grönt
(tincture) A green colour, now only in heraldry; represented in engraving by diagonal parallel lines 45 degrees counter-clockwise.

vertebra /ˈvɜː.tɪb.ɹə/ /ˈvɝ.təb.ɹə/ /ˈvɝ.təˌbɹeɪ/ vertebrae vertebras vertebræ n
kota ryggkota
(skeleton) Any of the bony or cartilaginous segments which make up the backbone, consisting in some lower vertebrates of several distinct elements which never become united, and in higher vertebrates having a short more or less cylindrical body whose ends articulate by pads of elastic or cartilaginous tissue with those of adjacent vertebrae and a bony arch that encloses the spinal cord.

vertebral column vertebral columns n
ryggrad kotpelare
(skeleton) The series of vertebrae that protect the spinal cord; the spinal column.

vertebrate /ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ vertebrates n
ryggradsdjur
An animal having a backbone.

vertical /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɝ.ɾə.kəl/ /ˈvɝ.ɾɪ.kəl/ more vertical most vertical adj
lodrät vertikal
Standing, pointing, or moving straight up or down; parallel to the local direction of gravity; along the direction of a plumb line; perpendicular to something horizontal.

vertically /ˈvɜː.tɪ.k(ə)li/ /ˈvɝ.tɪ.k(ə)li/ more vertically most vertically adv
lodrätt vertikalt
In a vertical direction or position.

vertiginous /vɜː(ɹ)ˈtɪd͡ʒɪnəs/ more vertiginous most vertiginous adj
svindlande
(pharmaceutical effect) Inducing a feeling of giddiness, vertigo, dizziness or of whirling.

vertigo /ˈvɜːtɪɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝtɪɡoʊ/ vertigoes vertigos n
svindel, yrsel
A sensation of whirling and loss of balance, caused by looking down from a great height or by disease affecting the inner ear.

vervain /ˈvɚveɪn/ /ˈvɜːveɪn/ vervains n
verbena
Any herbaceous plant in the genus Verbena especially if used for medicinal purposes, primarily Verbena officinalis, common in Europe and formerly held to have medicinal properties.

verve /vɜːv/ /vɝv/ n
stuns
Enthusiasm, rapture, spirit, or vigour, especially of imagination such as that which animates an artist, musician, or writer, in composing or performing.

very /ˈvɛɹi/ adv
mycket väldigt jätte-
To a great extent or degree.
allra sann
Conforming to fact, reality or rule; true.
allra
(with superlatives) Used to firmly establish that nothing else surpasses in some respect.

vesica /ˈviːsɪkə/ /ˈvɛsɪkə/ vesicae n
blåsa
(anatomy) A bladder, especially the urinary bladder or the gall bladder.

vesper bat vesper bats n
läderlapp
Any member of the Vespertilionidae, a family of bats.

vessel /ˈvɛs.l̩/ /ˈvɛs.əl/ vessels n
fartyg
A craft designed for transportation through air or space. [From 1915]
behållare kärl
A person as a container of qualities or feelings. [From 1382]

vest /vɛst/ vests n
linne
väst
(North America) A sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt, and often as part of a suit; a waistcoat.

vestibule /ˈvɛ.stəˌbjul/ /ˈvɛ.stɪ.bjuːl/ vestibules n
vestibul farstu
(architecture) A small entrance hall, antechamber, passage, or room between the outer door and the main hall, lobby, or interior of a building. [from the 17th c.]

vestige /ˈvɛs.tɪd͡ʒ/ vestiges n
spår
A mark left on the earth by a foot.
rest spår
(by extension) A faint mark or visible sign left by something which is lost, or has perished, or is no longer present.

vestry /ˈvɛstɹi/ vestries n
sakristia
A room in a church where the clergy put on their vestments and where these are stored; also used for meetings and classes; a sacristy.

vetch /vɛt͡ʃ/ vetches n
vicker vickersläktet
Any of several leguminous plants, of the genus Vicia, often grown as green manure and for their edible seeds.

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ /ˈvɛ.tɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] [ˈvɛ.ɾə.ɹən] adj
erfaren veteran-
Having had long experience, practice, or service.
veteran-
Of or relating to former members of the military armed forces, especially those who served during wartime.

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ /ˈvɛ.tɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] [ˈvɛ.ɾə.ɹən] veterans n
veteran
A person with long experience of a particular activity.
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service; also called a war veteran to distinguish from veterans who weren't in armed conflict.

veterinarian /ˌvɛt(ə)ɹə.ˈnɛɹ.i.ən/ /ˌvɛtʃ.ɹɪn.ˈɛɹ.i.ən/ /ˌvɛʔ.n̩.ˈɛɹ.i.ən/ veterinarians n
veterinär djurläkare
(now, US) A medical doctor who treats animals.

veterinary hospital veterinary hospitals n
djursjukhus
A hospital where animals are treated.

veterinary medicine n
djursjukvård veterinärmedicin
The branch of medicine that deals with the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and injuries of animals, especially domestic and farm animals.

vetero-testamentary /ˌvɛtəɹoʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌvɛtəɹəʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌvɛtɹəʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntɹi/ [ˌvɛɾəɹoʊˌtɛstəˈmɛnɾəɹi] adj
gammaltestamentlig
Of or pertaining to the Old Testament of the Bible. [from mid 20th c.]

veto /ˈviːtoʊ/ /ˈviːtəʊ/ [ˈviːtʰoʊ] [ˈviːɾoʊ] vetoes vetos n
veto
A political right to disapprove of (and thereby stop) the process of a decision, a law etc.

vetocracy vetocracies n
vetokrati

vex /vɛks/ v
förarga irritera
(transitive) To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.

vexation /vɛkˈseɪʃən/ vexations n
irritera
förtret förargelse
The state of being vexed or irritated.

vexillologic adj
vexillologisk
Of or pertaining to vexillology.

vexillologist /vɛksɪˈlɒləd͡ʒɪst/ vexillologists n
vexillologist
One who studies flags.

vexillology /ˌvɛk.səˈlɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌvɛk.sɪˈlɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
vexillologi
The study of flags.

via /ˈvaɪə/ /ˈviː.ə/ preposition
via genom över
By way of; passing through.
via per
By (means of); using.

viability /ˌvaɪəˈbɪlɪti/ viabilities n
livsduglighet
The property of being viable; the ability to live or to succeed

viable /ˈvaɪəbəl/ more viable most viable adj
livsduglig
Able to live on its own (as for a newborn).
genomförbar
Able to be done, possible, practicable, feasible.

viaduct /ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt/ viaducts n
viadukt
(transport) A bridge with several spans that carries road or rail traffic over a valley or other obstacles.

viaticum /vʌɪˈatɪkəm/ viatica viaticums n
viaticum
(especially, Catholicism) The Eucharist, when given to a person who is dying or one in danger of death.
viaticum resepenning vägkost
(often, figurative) Provisions, money, or other supplies given to someone setting off on a long journey.

vibe /vaɪb/ vibes n
vibb
(informal, originally, New Age jargon, often, in the plural) An atmosphere or aura felt to belong to a person, place or thing. [c. 1960s]

vibraphone /ˈvɑɪ.bɹə.ˌfəʊn/ vibraphones n
vibrafon
A percussion instrument with a double row of tuned metal bars, each above a tubular resonator containing a motor-driven rotating vane, giving a vibrato effect.

vibration /vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ vibrations n
vibration
The act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated.

viburnum viburna n
olvon
Any of many shrubs and trees, of the genus Viburnum, native to the Northern Hemisphere that have showy clusters of flowers.

vicar /ˈvɪkɚ/ vicars n
kyrkoherde
In the Roman Catholic and some other churches, a cleric acting as local representative of a higher ranking member of the clergy.

vicarage vicarages n
prästgård
(countable) The residence of a vicar.
pastorat
The benefice, duties or office of a vicar.

vicarious embarrassment vicarious embarrassments n
sekundärskam
The uncomfortable sympathetic feeling experienced while watching someone else embarrass themselves.

vice /vaɪs/ vices n
last ovana dålig vana
Bad or immoral behaviour.

vice admiral vice admirals n
viceamiral
(nautical) A person holding a naval rank between rear admiral and full admiral.

vice president vice presidents n
vicepresident
A deputy to a president, often empowered to assume the position of president on their death or absence.

vice squad vice squads n
sedlighetsrotel
(police, criminology) A police section specialized in vice crimes.

vice versa /vaɪs-/ /ˈvaɪsi ˈvɝsə/ /ˈvaɪsə-/ /ˈvaɪsɪ ˈvɜːsə/ adv
vice versa tvärtom
(generally after or) The same but with the two items mentioned reversed.

vice- prefix
biträdande vice
Taking the place or rank of (another person); deputy.

vice-chancellor vice-chancellors n
universitetsrektor
(education) An official holding a rank immediately below that of chancellor.

viceroy /ˈvaɪsˌɹɔɪ/ viceroys n
vicekonung
One who governs a country, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch.

vicinity /vəˈsɪnəti/ vicinities n
närhet
proximity; the state of being near.
grannskap trakt
neighbourhood; nearby region; surrounding area.

vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/ more vicious most vicious viciouser viciousest adj
elak illvillig omoralisk ond
(archaic) Pertaining to vice; characterised by immorality or depravity.

vicious circle vicious circles n
ond cirkel
A situation in which the response to one problem creates a chain of problems, each making it more difficult to solve the original one.

victim /ˈvɪktəm/ /ˈvɪktɪm/ victims n
offer
One who is harmed or killed as a result of a natural or man-made disaster or impersonal condition.
One who is harmed or killed by a crime or scam.
One who is harmed or killed by an accident or illness.
One who is harmed or killed as a result of other people's biases, emotions or incompetence, or their own.
A living being which is slain and offered as a sacrifice, usually in a religious rite.

victory /ˈvɪktəɹi/ /ˈvɪktɹi/ victories n
seger vinst
(uncountable) The condition or state of having won a battle or competition, or having succeeded in an effort; (countable) an instance of this.

victory lap /ˈvɪkt(ə)ɹi læp/ victory laps n
ärevarv
(sports) A celebratory extra lap of the race track taken after the conclusion of a race.

victual /ˈvɪtəl/ [-ɾ(ə)ɫ] [ˈvɪtɫ̩] victuals n
proviant viktualie
(archaic, chiefly, in the plural) Food supplies; provisions.

video /ˈvɪd.i.oʊ/ /ˈvɪd.i.əʊ/ videmus videos n
video
Television, television show, movie.
videofilm video
Motion picture stored on VHS or some other format.
video videoband videokassett
(dated) VHS.

video call video calls n
videosamtal
A kind of telephone call accompanied by video imagery.

video clip video clips n
videoklipp

video game /ˈvɪdioʊ̯ˌɡeɪm/ /ˈvɪdiːəʊ̯ˌɡeɪm/ video games n
dataspel datorspel tv-spel videospel
A type of game, existing as and controlled by software, usually run by a video game console or a computer, played on a monitor or television screen, and controlled by a joypad, joystick, keyboard, mouse, or paddle. [from 1973]

video game console video game consoles n
spelkonsol
(video games) A dedicated electronic device that is designed to play video games, especially in accompaniment with a television.

video nasty video nasties n
videovåld
(British, informal) A video recording depicting excessive gore and violence.

video projector video projectors n
filmprojektor videoprojektor
A device that takes a video signal and projects the corresponding image on a projection screen using a lens system.

videoblog videoblogs n
videoblogg
A weblog using video as its primary presentation format.

videocassette videocassettes n
videokassett
A cassette containing a blank or prerecorded videotape on which visual images and sounds are recorded for use with a VCR.

videocassette recorder videocassette recorders n
videobandspelare video
An electronic device for recording and playing back television programs and movies (featuring visual images and sound) on a videocassette that can be attached to a television set.

videotape v
banda spela in
to make a recording of something on videotape

vielle /viˈɛl/ vielles n
fiddla
(musical instruments) A medieval stringed instrument similar to a violin.

view /vjuː/ /vɪu̯/ views n
sikt
The range of vision.
utsikt vy
Something to look at, such as scenery.
A picture, drawn or painted; a sketch.
mening ståndpunkt synpunkt
A point of view.

viewer viewers n
tittare åskådare
Someone who views a spectacle; an onlooker or spectator.

viewfinder viewfinders n
sökare
A device on a camera that shows what will appear in the field of view of the lens; it helps the user target a subject, zoom and focus the image.

vigil /ˈvɪd͡ʒəl/ vigils n
vaka
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.

vigilance /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪləns/ /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪlɪns/ vigilances n
vaksamhet vigilans
Alert watchfulness.
uppmärksamhet vigilans
Close and continuous attention.

vigilant /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪlənt/ more vigilant most vigilant adj
uppmärksam försiktig
Watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary

vignette /vɪnˈjɛt/ vignettes n
vinjett
(printing) A decorative design, originally representing vine branches or tendrils, at the head of a chapter, of a manuscript or printed book, or in a similar position.
(computer graphics) A hardware deficiency (even occurring in most expensive models) of a computer display wherein the picture slants towards a colour or brightness towards the edges especially if viewed from an angle.
(automotive) A small sticker affixed to a vehicle windscreen to indicate that tolls have been paid.

vigorous /ˈvaɪɡɹəs/ /ˈvɪɡəɹəs/ more vigorous most vigorous adj
kraftfull
Physically strong and active.

vigour /ˈvɪɡə/ /ˈvɪɡɚ/ vigours n
kraft vigör
Active strength or force of body or mind; capacity for exertion, physically, intellectually, or morally; energy.

villa /ˈvɪlə/ villae villas n
fritidshus semesterhus sommarhus
(plural "villas") A house, often larger and more expensive than average, in the countryside or on the coast, often used as a retreat.

village /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/ villages n
by
A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town.

village idiot village idiots n
byfåne
A person widely known in their community for their stupidity and ignorant behaviour.

villager /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒə/ /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒɚ/ villagers n
bybo
A person who lives in, or comes from, a village.

villain /ˈvɪl.jən/ /ˈvɪl.ən/ villainess villains n
skurk bov
A deliberate scoundrel.
In fiction, a character who has the role of being bad, especially antagonizing the hero; an antagonist who is also evil or malevolent.

villainous /ˈvɪlənəs/ more villainous most villainous adj
skurkaktig
Of, relating to, or appropriate to a villain.

villein /ˈvɪleɪn/ /ˈvɪlən/ villeins n
livegen
(historical) A feudal tenant, a serf.

villus /ˈvɪləs/ villi n
villus
(biology) A small projection from a membrane, particularly those found in the mucous membranes of the intestines.

vinaigrette /vɪnəˈɡɹɛt/ vinaigrettes n
vinägrett
A sauce, made of an acidic liquid such as vinegar or lemon juice; oil; and other ingredients, used as a salad dressing, or as a marinade for cold meats.

vinal n
vinal vinylal
(US) polyvinyl alcohol fibers

vindicate /ˈvɪn.dɪˌkeɪt/ v
rentvå
(transitive) To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
rättfärdiga
(transitive) To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.

vindictive /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/ more vindictive most vindictive adj
hämndlysten
Having a tendency to seek revenge when wronged, vengeful.

vindictiveness vindictivenesses n
hämndlystnad
A malevolent desire for revenge.

vinegar /ˈvɪnəɡə/ /ˈvɪnəɡɚ/ vinegars n
ättika vinäger
(uncountable) A sour liquid formed by the fermentation of alcohol used as a condiment or preservative; a dilute solution of acetic acid.

vineyard /ˈvɪn.jəd/ /ˈvɪn.jɚd/ /ˈvɪnˌjɑːd/ vineyards n
vingård
A grape plantation, especially one used in the production of wine.

vint /vɪnt/ n
skruv
(games) A Russian card game similar to bridge and whist.

vintage /ˈvɪn.tɪd͡ʒ/ more vintage most vintage adj
klassisk
(attributively) Having an enduring appeal; high-quality.

vintage /ˈvɪn.tɪd͡ʒ/ vintages n
skörd
The yield of grapes or wine from a vineyard or district during one season.
tappning
The harvesting of a grape crop and the initial pressing of juice for winemaking.
årgång
The year or place in which something is produced.

vinyl /ˈvaɪ.nl̩/ /ˈvaɪ.nəl/ /ˈvaɪ.nɪl/ vinyls n
vinyl
(chemistry, uncountable) The univalent radical CH2=CH−, derived from ethylene.
(countable) Any of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics.
(music, countable) A phonograph record.

vinyl record vinyl records n
vinylskiva
A form of gramophone record that was stamped from a lump of polyvinyl chloride.

viola /vaɪˈoʊlə/ /vɪˈoʊlə/ /ˈvaɪ.ələ/ /ˈvaɪələ/ /ˈviː.ələ/ violas n
viol
(botany) Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Viola, including the violets and pansies.

viola /viˈoʊ.lə/ /viˈəʊ.lə/ violas viole n
viola altfiol
A stringed instrument of the violin family, somewhat larger than a violin, played under the chin, and having a deeper tone.

violate /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/ v
överträda kränka
(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).

violation /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ violations n
kränkning
The act or an instance of violating or the condition of being violated.

violence /ˈvaɪ(ə)ləns/ /ˈvaɪ(ə)ˌlɛns/ violences n
våld
Extreme force.
Physical action which causes destruction, harm, pain, or suffering.
(figuratively) Injustice, wrong.
våldsverkan
Widespread fighting.

violent /ˈvaɪ.lənt/ /ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt/ more violent most violent violenter violentest adj
våldsam
Involving extreme force or motion.
Involving physical conflict.
Likely to use physical force.

violet /ˈvaɪlət/ /ˈvaɪələt/ violeter violetest adj
violett
Of a violet colour.

violet /ˈvaɪlət/ /ˈvaɪələt/ violets n
viol
A plant or flower of the genus Viola, especially the fragrant Viola odorata; (inexact) similar-looking plants and flowers.
violett
The colour of most violets; the colour evoked by the shortest visible wavelengths between 380 and 435 nm, an additive tertiary colour.

violet carpenter bee violet carpenter bees n
svartsnickarbi
A species (Xylocopa violacea) of the carpenter bee that is most common in Europe.

violin /ˌvaɪ.oʊˈlin/ /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ [ˌwaʊˈlin] violins n
violin fiol
A small unfretted stringed instrument with four strings tuned (lowest to highest) G-D-A-E, usually held against the chin and played with a bow.

violin maker violin makers n
fiolbyggare
(lutherie) A person who makes violins, and usually other bowed stringed instruments such as violas, cellos and double basses.

violinist violinists n
violinist
A person who plays the violin.

violist /viˈoʊ.lɪst/ /viˈəʊ.lɪst/ violists n
altviolinist violast
A person who plays the viola.

viper /ˈvaɪpɚ/ vipers n
huggorm
A venomous snake in the family Viperidae.

viral /ˈvaɪɹəl/ adj
viral
(virology) Of or relating to a biological virus.
(virology) Caused by a virus.
(computing) Of the nature of an informatic virus; able to spread copies of itself to other computers.
(advertising, and, marketing) Spread by word of mouth, with minimal intervention in order to create buzz and interest.

virality viralities n
viralitet
(advertising, marketing) The state or condition of being viral; tendency to spread by word of mouth.

virgin /ˈvɜːd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈvɝd͡ʒɪn/ more virgin most virgin adj
jungfrulig
(usually, not comparable) In a state of virginity; chaste, not having had sexual intercourse.
Of a physical object, untouched.
Not yet cultivated, explored, or exploited by humans or humans of certain civilizations.
jungfrulig jungfru
Of olive oil, obtained by mechanical means, so that the oil is not altered.

virgin /ˈvɜːd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈvɝd͡ʒɪn/ virgins n
jungfru oskuld
person who has not had sexual intercourse, animal that has never mated

virgin birth virgin births n
jungfrufödsel
(often capitalized and used absolutely: the Virgin Birth) In Christian theology, the miraculous birth of Christ from the Virgin Mary.

virgin olive oil virgin olive oils n
jungfruolja
An olive oil obtained from the first pressing of the olives.

virginity /və(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɪnɪti/ virginities n
jungfrudom oskuld mödom svendom
The state or characteristic of being a virgin.

virial theorem n
virialteoremet
(physics) A theorem in mechanics showing the relationship between the kinetic energy of a system to the virial of Clausius.

virile /ˈvɪɹ.əl/ /ˈvɪɹˌaɪl/ more virile most virile adj
manlig viril
Manly; having characteristics associated with being male, such as strength; exhibiting masculine traits to an exaggerated degree such as strength, forcefulness or vigor.

virility /vəˈɹɪlɪti/ virilities n
virilitet
The state of being virile.

virology /vaɪˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ virologies n
virologi
The branch of microbiology that deals with the study of viruses and viral diseases.

virtual /ˈvɜɹt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈvɜːt͡ʃ(ʊ)l/ /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəl/ /ˈvɵːt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈvɵːt͡ʃəl/ [ˈvɵːt͡ʃɯ(l)] adj
virtuell
In effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated.
Simulated in a computer and/or online.
(object-oriented programming) Of a class member: capable of being overridden with a different implementation in a subclass.

virtual machine virtual machines n
virtuell maskin

virtual method virtual methods n
virtuell metod
(object-oriented) A method whose behavior can be overridden within an inheriting class by a method with the same signature.

virtual private network virtual private networks n
virtuellt privat nätverk
(computing) A network set up for use by a limited number of individuals, such as employees of a company, operating over a large area. The network typically uses encryption to keep information secure.

virtual reality virtual realities n
virtuell verklighet
A computer technology that simulates a real or imagined environment so that the user can interact with it as if physically present.

virtualization virtualizations n
virtualisering
The act of virtualizing.

virtually /ˈvɝt͡ʃuəli/ [ˈvɝt͡ʃuəɫi] more virtually most virtually adv
i princip så gott som
Almost but not quite.

virtue /-tjuː/ /ˈvɜː.t͡ʃuː/ /ˈvɝ.t͡ʃu/ virtues n
dygd
A particular manifestation of moral excellence in a person; an admirable quality. [from 13th c.]
An inherently advantageous or excellent quality of something or someone; a favourable point, an advantage. [from 14th c.]
(Christianity) A creature embodying divine power, specifically one of the orders of heavenly beings, traditionally ranked above angels and archangels, and below seraphim and cherubim. [from 14th c.]

virtue ethics n
dygdetik
One of the three major approaches to normative ethics, emphasizing the role of one's character and the virtues that one's character embodies for determining or evaluating ethical behavior.

virtue signalling /ˈvɜɹtʃu sɪɡnəlɪŋ/ [ˈvɜ˞tʃ-] n
dygdsignalering godhetssignalering
(derogatory, chiefly, in the context of political and social justice issues) The practice of expressing a particular opinion or performing a particular action in an attempt to make oneself look virtuous: commonly defensively in response to, or anticipation of, criticism; or aggressively, in assuming a moral posture in attacking an opponent.

virtuous /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəs/ /ˈvɝt͡ʃuəs/ more virtuous most virtuous adj
dygdig dygdesam
Full of virtue; having excellent moral character.

virtuousness virtuousnesses n
dygdighet
The state of being virtuous.

virulence /ˈvɪɹjələns/ /ˈvɪɹələns/ virulences n
virulens
The state of being virulent.

virus /ˈvaɪɹəs/ vira viri virii viruses virusses n
virus
A submicroscopic, non-cellular structure consisting of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat, that requires a living host cell to replicate, and often causes disease in the host organism; such agents are often classed as nonliving infectious particles and less often as microorganisms.
(uncountable) A quantity of such infectious agents
(informal, metonymically) A disease caused by such an infectious agent; a viral illness.
virus datorvirus datavirus
(computing) A type of malware which can covertly transmit itself between computers via networks (especially the Internet) or removable storage such as disks, often causing damage to systems and data; also computer virus.

vis-à-vis /viz.ɑˈvi/ /viz.əˈvi/ /viːz.æˈviː/ /viːz.ɑːˈviː/ preposition
visavi
In relation to; compared with.

visa /ˈviː.sə/ /ˈviː.zə/ visas n
visum
A permit to enter and leave a country, normally issued by the authorities of the country to be visited.

visaless adj
visumfri visumlös
Without requiring a visa; visa-free.

viscacha /vɪˈskatʃə/ /vɪˈskɑt͡ʃə/ viscachas n
viscacha
Any of the several South American rodents, native to the Andes, of the genera Lagidium and Lagostomus, within family Chinchillidae.

viscacha rat viscacha rats n
viscacharåtta
A South American rat-like rodent of species Octomys mimax.

viscera n
inälvor
Collectively, the internal organs of the body, especially those contained within the abdominal and thoracic cavities, such as the liver, heart, or stomach.

viscose /ˈvɪskəʊs/ viscoses n
viskos
A fabric made from this material.

viscosity /vɪsˈkɑsɪti/ /vɪsˈkɒsɪti/ viscosities n
viskositet
(countable, physics) A quantity expressing the magnitude of internal friction in a fluid, as measured by the force per unit area resisting uniform flow.

viscount /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/ viscountess viscounts n
vicomte
A member of the peerage, above a baron but below a count or earl.

viscous /ˈvɪs.kəs/ more viscous most viscous adj
trögflytande viskös grötig
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.

viscus /ˈvɪskəs/ viscera n
inälva
(anatomy) One of the organs, as the brain, heart, or stomach, in the great cavities of the body of an animal; especially used in the plural, and applied to the organs contained in the abdomen.

vise /vaɪs/ vises n
skruvstäd
(US) An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.

visibility /ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ visibilities n
synlighet
(countable) The degree to which things may be seen.

visible /ˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ more visible most visible adj
synlig synbar
Able to be seen.

vision /ˈvɪʒ.ən/ [ˈvɪʒ.n̩] visions n
syn
(uncountable) The sense or ability of sight.
(countable) A religious or mystical experience of a supernatural appearance.
(countable) A person or thing of extraordinary beauty.
hägring syn vision
(countable) Something imaginary one thinks one sees.
vision
(countable) An ideal or a goal toward which one aspires.

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ more visionary most visionary adj
visionär
Having vision or foresight.

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ visionaries n
visionär
Someone who has visions; a seer.
Someone who has creative and positive ideas about the future.

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ visits n
besök visit
A single act of visiting.

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ v
besöka hälsa på
(transitive) To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.) [from 13th c.]

visitation /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/ visitations n
visit
The act of visiting, or an instance of being visited.
An official visit to inspect or examine something.

visiting team visiting teams n
bortalag
(sports) The team in a sport that has traveled out of its home area to play, as opposed to the home team.

visitor /ˈvɪzɪtə/ /ˈvɪzɪtɚ/ visitors n
besökare gäst
Someone who visits someone else; someone staying as a guest.
besökare
Someone who pays a visit to a specific place or event; a sightseer or tourist.
gäst
(sports, usually, in the plural) Someone, or a team, that is playing away from home.

visor /ˈvaɪzɚ/ visors n
visir
A part of a helmet, arranged so as to lift or open, and so show the face. The openings for seeing and breathing are generally in it.
mösskärm skärm
The fore piece of a cap, projecting over, and protecting the eyes.

vista /ˈviːstə/ /ˈvɪstə/ vistas n
utsikt
A distant view or prospect, especially one seen through some opening, avenue or passage.

visual arts n
bildkonst
Art forms that are primarily visual in nature, such as painting, photography, printmaking, and filmmaking.

visual novel visual novels n
visuell roman

visualise /ˈvɪzjʊəlaɪz/ /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/ /ˈvɪʒwəlaɪz/ /ˈvɪʒəlaɪz/ /ˈvɪʒʊəlaɪz/ v
åskådliggöra visualisera
(transitive) To envisage; to form a mental picture of.
synliggöra
(transitive) To make (something) visible.

visualization /ˌvɪzjʊəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒuələˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒwələˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒʊəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ visualizations n
visualisering
The act of visualizing, or something visualized.

visually /ˈvɪzju.əli/ /ˈvɪʒu.əli/ /ˈvɪʒəli/ more visually most visually adv
bildmässigt visuellt
By means of sight.

vital /ˈvaɪtəl/ more vital most vital adj
livsviktig vital
Necessary to the continuation of life; being the seat of life; being that on which life depends.

vital capacity vital capacities n
vitalkapacitet
(biology) The maximum volume of air that can be discharged from the lungs following maximum inspiration.

vitalism vitalisms n
vitalism
The doctrine that life involves some immaterial "vital force", and cannot be explained scientifically.

vitamin /ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/ /ˈvɑet.ə.mən/ /ˈvɪt.ə.mɪn/ [ˈvʌɪ.ɾə.mɪn] vitamins n
vitamin
Any of a specific group of organic compounds essential in small quantities for healthy human growth, metabolism, development, and body function; found in minute amounts in plant and animal foods or sometimes produced synthetically; deficiencies of specific vitamins produce specific disorders.

vitamin A n
A-vitamin
(vitamin) Any of several closely related fat-soluble vitamins that are essential for normal vision; retinol.

vitamin B n
B-vitamin
(vitamin) Any member of the vitamin B complex.

vitamin D n
D-vitamin
(biochemistry) Any of a number of fat-soluble vitamins, required for normal bone development and that prevents rickets; can be manufactured in the skin on exposure to sunlight.

vitreous /ˈvɪ.tɹi.əs/ more vitreous most vitreous adj
vitrös
Of or resembling glass; glassy.

vitreous humour vitreous humours n
glaskropp
(ophthalmology, British, Canada) The clear gel that fills the eyeball between the lens and the retina.

vitrine /vəˈtɹiːn/ /vɪˈtɹiːn/ vitrines n
vitrin vitrinskåp
A glass-paneled cabinet or case, especially for displaying articles such as china, objets d'art, or fine merchandise.

vitriol /ˈvɪtɹiɑl/ /ˈvɪtɹiɒl/ /ˈvɪtɹiəl/ vitriols n
vitriol
(dated) Any of various metal sulphates.

vituperate /-ɹeɪt/ /-ˈtʃuː-/ /-ˌɹeɪt/ /vaɪ-/ /vəˈt(j)upəɹət/ /vəˈt(j)upəˌɹeɪt/ /vɪˈtjuːpəɹeɪt/ /vɪˈtjuːpəɹət/ v
klandra tadla
To criticize (someone or something) in an abusive or harsh manner.
skymfa skända
To attack (someone or something) with abusive language; to revile, to vilify.

vituperation /v(a)ɪˌt(j)upəˈɹeɪʃən/ /v(a)ɪˌtjuːpəˈɹeɪʃən/ vituperations n
smädelse skymfning
Criticism or invective that is sustained and overly harsh; abuse, severe blame or censure.

vituperative /vaɪˈtjuːpɹətɪv/ /vaɪˈtuːpɚətɪv/ /vɪˈtjuːpɹətɪv/ /vɪˈtuːpɚətɪv/ more vituperative most vituperative adj
förolämpande hätsk klandrande nedsättande skymfande smädande
Marked by harsh abuse; abusive, often with ranting or railing.

vivacious /vaɪˈveɪʃəs/ /vɪˈveɪʃəs/ more vivacious most vivacious adj
livlig livfull
Lively and animated; full of life and energy.

vivid /ˈvɪvɪd/ more vivid most vivid vivider vividest adj
färgglad
(of an image) Bright, intense or colourful.

vividly /ˈvɪvɪdli/ more vividly most vividly adv
livfullt
In a vivid manner.

viviparous blenny viviparous blennies n
tånglake ålkussa
(British) A fish in the family Zoarcidae, Zoarces viviparus.

vivisection /ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/ vivisections n
vivisektion
The action of cutting, surgery or other invasive treatment of a living organism for the purposes of physiological or pathological scientific investigation.

vixen /ˈvɪk.sən/ vixens n
rävinna honräv räv rävtik
A female fox.

viz. /vɪz/ adv
d.v.s.
Videlicet: namely, to wit, that is to say, specifically, as an illustration.

vizier /vɪˈzɪə/ /vɪˈzɪɹ/ /ˈvɪzɪə/ viziers n
visir vesir
(history) A high-ranking official or minister in an Islamic government, especially in the Ottoman Empire.

vlogger vloggers n
videobloggare vloggare
A contributor to a vlog.

vocabulary /voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/ /vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ /vəˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ /vəˈkæbjəlɛɹi/ vocabularies n
vokabulär ordförråd ordlista
A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.
The words of a language collectively; lexis.
vokabulär ordförråd
The collection of words a person knows and uses.
The stock of words used in a particular field.
vokabulär ordlista
(by extension) A range of artistic or stylistic forms or techniques.

vocal /ˈvoʊ.kəl/ /ˈvəʊ.kəl/ more vocal most vocal adj
vokal
(phonetics) Consisting of, or characterized by, voice, or tone produced in the larynx, which may be modified, either by resonance, as in the case of the vowels, or by obstructive action, as in certain consonants, such as v, l, etc., or by both, as in the nasals m, n, ng.

vocal cord vocal cords n
stämband stämläpp stämläppe
(anatomy, usually plural) Either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane stretched horizontally across the human larynx whose vibrations help to produce the voice.

vocal cords n
stämband
(chiefly, in the plural) Two folds of tissue located in the larynx that vibrate when air passes over them, producing the sound waves associated with talking and singing.

vocation /voʊˈkeɪʃən/ /vəʊˈkeɪʃən/ vocations n
kall
An inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling.
An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.

vocational school vocational schools n
yrkesskola yrkesgymnasium
A school that provides training in specific skills required for different industries.

vocative /ˈvoʊkətɪv/ /ˈvɑkətɪv/ /ˈvɒkətɪv/ more vocative most vocative adj
vokativ
(grammar) Used in address; appellative (said of that case or form of the noun, pronoun, or adjective, in which a person or thing is addressed). For example "Domine, O Lord"

vocative case vocative cases n
vokativ
(grammar) case of address, case used for a noun identifying the person or thing being addressed. It corresponds to the archaic English particle "O" as used in solemn or poetic address e.g.: Hear me, O Albion! Languages that regularly employ the vocative include Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Czech, Georgian, Greek, Hawaiian, Hindi-Urdu, Irish, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Ojibwe, Polish, Romanian, Ruthenian/Rusyn, Sanskrit, Scottish Gaelic, Serbo-Croatian, Slovak, Tamil and Ukrainian.

vociferous /voʊˈsɪfəɹəs/ /vəʊˈsɪfəɹəs/ more vociferous most vociferous adj
högljudd högröstad
Making or characterized by a noisy outcry; clamorous.

vodka /ˈvɑdkə/ /ˈvɒdkə/ vodkas n
vodka
A clear distilled alcoholic liquor made from grain mash.
A serving of the above beverage.

vogue /vəʊɡ/ vogues n
mode
The prevailing fashion or style.
fluga mode
Popularity or a current craze.

voice /vɔɪs/ voices n
röst stämma
Sound uttered by the mouth, especially by human beings in speech or song; sound thus uttered considered as possessing some special quality or character
röst
An expressed opinion, choice, will, desire, or wish; the right or ability to make such expression or to have it considered
One who speaks; a speaker.
röst vilja
(archaic) Command; precept.
röst diates stämma ton
(grammar) A particular way of inflecting or conjugating verbs, or a particular form of a verb, by means of which is indicated the relation of the subject of the verb to the action which the verb expresses.

voice /vɔɪs/ v
ge uttryck för rösta tala uttrycka välja
(transitive) To give utterance or expression to; to utter; to publish; to announce
stämma
(transitive) To fit for producing the proper sounds; to regulate the tone of
(transitive, Internet, IRC) To assign the voice flag to a user on IRC, permitting them to send messages to the channel.

voice actor voice actors voice actress n
röstskådespelare
An actor who provides voices or voice-overs for radio drama, animations, commercials, dubbed films, games, etc.

voice message voice messages n
röstmeddelande
A message left on a voice mail system.

voice recognition n
röstigenkänning
(computing) Speech recognition
The identification of a speaker based on the sound of their voice.

voice-over /ˈvɔɪsoʊvɚ/ /ˈvɔɪsəʊvə/ voice-overs n
lektorsdubbning
A voice-overed release, especially of foreign content.

voiced /vɔɪst/ adj
tonande
(phonetics) Sounded with vibration of the vocal cords. For example, the phone [z] is voiced, while [s] is unvoiced.

voiceless /ˈvɔɪsləs/ adj
tonlös
Lacking a voice, without vocal sound.
(phonetics, of a consonant or vowel) Spoken without vibration of the vocal cords; unvoiced, surd, breathed. Examples: [t], [s], [f], [m̥], [u̥].

voicemail voicemails n
röstbrevlåda
(countable, by extension) An individual message on such a system.

void /vɔɪd/ adj
tomrum tom
Containing nothing; empty; not occupied or filled.

void /vɔɪd/ voids n
tomrum
An empty space; a vacuum.

void /vɔɪd/ v
upphäva annullera
(transitive, obsolete) To remove the contents of; to make or leave vacant or empty; to quit; to leave.

voivode /ˈvɔɪˌvoʊd/ /ˈvɔɪˌvəʊd/ voivodes n
vojvod
A local ruler or official in various parts of central and eastern Europe, especially early semi-independent rulers of Transylvania.

voivodeship /ˈvɔɪˌvoʊdˌʃɪp/ /ˈvɔɪˌvəʊdˌʃɪp/ voivodeships n
vojvodskap
(countable, uncountable) The jurisdiction of a voivode, comparable to a countship or a county.
(countable) The highest-level administrative subdivision of Poland, comparable to a province or state.

vol /vɑl/ /vɒl/ vols n
fjäderflykt fjäderhamn vingpar
(heraldiccharge) A heraldic symbol consisting of a pair of outstretched wings, often conjoined at their shoulders.

vol-au-vent /vɒl.əˈvɒnt/ /ˌvɒl.oˈvɑ̃/ vol-au-vent vol-au-vents vols-au-vent n
volauvent
A small circular piece of puff pastry with a hole for various fillings, such as mushrooms, prawns, fruit, cheese, etc.

volatile /ˈvɑ.ləˌtaɪ.əl/ /ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/ [ˈvɑ.lə.tl̩] [ˈvɑ.lə.ɾɫ̩] more volatile most volatile adj
eterisk flyktig
(physics) Evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions.
volatil
(of a price etc) Variable or erratic.

volatility /ˌvɑ.ləˈtɪl.ə.ti/ /ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ə.ti/ /ˌvɔl.əˈtɪl.ə.ti/ [ˌvɑ.ləˈtɪl.ə.ɾi] [ˌvɔl.əˈtɪl.ə.ɾi] volatilities n
volatilitet
(finance, countable) A quantification of the degree of uncertainty about the future price of a commodity, share, or other financial product.

volcanic /vɒlˈkanɪk/ adj
vulkanisk
Of or pertaining to a volcano or volcanoes
Produced by a volcano, or, more generally, by igneous agencies
Changed or affected by the heat of a volcano.

volcanic bomb volcanic bombs n
vulkanisk bomb

volcanism volcanisms n
vulkanism
(volcanology) Any of the natural phenomena and processes associated with the action of volcanos, geysers and fumaroles

volcano /vɑl.ˈkeɪ.noʊ/ /vɒl.ˈkeɪ.nəʊ/ /vɒl.ˈkɑː.nəʊ/ /vɔl.ˈkeɪ.noʊ/ volcanoes volcanos n
vulkan
A vent or fissure on the surface of a planet (usually in a mountainous form) with a magma chamber attached to the mantle of a planet or moon, periodically erupting forth lava and volcanic gases onto the surface.

volcanologist /ˌvɒl.kə.ˈnɒ.lə.dʒɪst/ volcanologists n
vulkanolog
One who is skilled in, professes or practices volcanology.

volcanology /ˌvɒl.kə.ˈnɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
vulkanologi
The study of volcanoes.

vole /ˈvəʊl/ voles n
sork
Any of a large number of species of small rodents of the subfamily Arvicolinae of the family Cricetidae which are not lemmings or muskrats.

volition /voʊˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ /vəˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ volitions n
vilja
A conscious choice or decision. [from early 17th c.]
The mental power or ability of choosing; the will.

volley /ˈvɑli/ /ˈvɒli/ volleys n
salva
The simultaneous firing of a number of missiles or bullets; the projectiles so fired.
A burst or emission of many things at once.

volleyball /ˈvɒlibɔ(ː)l/ volleyballs n
volleyboll
(uncountable) A game played on a rectangular court between two teams of two to six players which involves striking a ball back and forth over a net.
(countable) The inflated ball used in such a game.

volt /voʊlt/ /vɒlt/ /vəʊlt/ volts n
volt
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere uses one watt of power. Symbol: V

voltage /voʊltɪd͡ʒ/ /vəʊltɪd͡ʒ/ voltages n
spänning
(electricity) The difference in electrostatic potential between two points in space, especially between live and neutral conductors or the earth.

voltmeter /ˈvoʊltˌmitɚ/ voltmeters n
voltmeter
An instrument for measuring electric potential in volts.

voluble /ˈvɑl.jə.bəl/ /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/ more voluble most voluble adj
elokvent munvig pratglad pratsam talför vältalig
(of a person or a manner of speaking) Fluent or having a ready flow of speech.

volume /ˈvɑl.jum/ /ˈvɑl.jəm/ /ˈvɒl(j)ɪu̯m/ /ˈvɒl.juːm/ /ˈvɒl.jʊm/ volumes n
volym
A three-dimensional measure of space that comprises a length, a width and a height. It is measured in units of cubic centimeters in metric, cubic inches or cubic feet in English measurement.
A bound book.
Quantity.
volym ljudstyrka ljudvolym
Strength of sound; loudness.
volym bokvolym
The issues of a periodical over a period of one year.
volym band
A single book of a publication issued in multi-book format, such as an encyclopedia.

voluntary /vo.ˈlɔn.t̠ɹ̠̊ɹ̩.ri/ /ˈvɑ.lənˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/ /ˌvo.lɔn.ˈtɛ.ri/ more voluntary most voluntary adj
frivillig
Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.

volunteer /-ˈtɪɚ/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/ /ˌvɒl(ə)nˈtɪə/ volunteers n
frivillig volontär
One who enters into, or offers themselves for, any service of their own free will, especially when done without pay.
(military) One who enters into military service voluntarily (but who, when in service, is subject to discipline and regulations like other soldiers), as opposed to a conscript.

voluptuous /vəˈlʌp.t͡ʃu.əs/ more voluptuous most voluptuous adj
vällust
Characterized or marked by full, generous, pleasurable sensation.
frodig yppig
(of a woman) Curvaceous and sexually attractive.

volute /vəˈluːt/ volutes n
volut
(architectural element) The characteristic spiral curve on an Ionic capital, widely copied in other styles and in neoclassical architecture.
snäcka
(music) A scroll-shaped carving at the tuning head of a stringed musical instrument, similar to architectural volutes.

vomer bone vomer bones n
plogben
(anatomy) The small thin bone that forms part of the septum between the nostrils.

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ vomits n
spya
The regurgitated former contents of a stomach; vomitus.

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ v
kräkas spy kasta upp
(intransitive) To regurgitate or eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; puke.

voodoo /ˈvuːduː/ voodoos n
voodoo
Any of a group of related religious practices found chiefly in and around the Caribbean, particularly in Haiti and Louisiana.

voodoo doll voodoo dolls n
voodoodocka
A poppet; a doll made to resemble a person in order to cast spells on them or to galvanize some change in them by modifying the doll, often by inserting pins and needles or by binding it.

voracious /vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ /vəˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ more voracious most voracious adj
glupsk omättlig
Wanting or devouring great quantities of food.
omättlig
Having a great appetite for anything; eager.

vorarephilia n
vorarefili
A paraphilia or fetish in role-playing, involving the devouring of or being devoured by another person or creature—whether alive and whole ("soft vore"), or with gore or killing ("hard vore").

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ votes n
omröstning röstning
a formalized choice on legally relevant measures such as employment or appointment to office or a proceeding about a legal dispute.
röst
an act or instance of participating in such a choice, e.g., by submitting a ballot

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ v
rösta
(intransitive) To cast a vote; to assert a formalized choice in an election.

vote of confidence votes of confidence n
förtroendeomröstning
A motion proposed in a parliament or other assembly to give members the chance to express their confidence in a government; sometimes proposed by a government to counter a vote of no confidence proposed by the opposition; defeat would lead to the resignation of the government.

vote of no confidence votes of no confidence n
misstroendeförklaring
(politics, legal) A parliamentary motion representing the lack of confidence of a parliament in the standing government. A passed motion of no confidence usually results in the government's fall.

vote with one's feet v
rösta med fötterna
(idiomatic) To express one's preferences through one's actions, by voluntarily participating in or withdrawing from an activity, group, or process; especially, by physical migration to leave a situation one does not like, or to move to a situation one regards as more beneficial.

voter /ˈvoʊtɚ/ /ˈvəʊtə(ɹ)/ voters n
väljare valman väljarinna
Someone who votes.

voting booth voting booths n
valbås
(US) A small enclosed compartment where a voter may register a vote in private; it may house some voting machine, or just have a pencil for marking a voting slip.

voting slip voting slips n
valsedel
a piece of paper with a list of the candidates at an election (sometimes with an indication of the candidate's party); the voter puts an X in the corresponding place against the candidate of his choice, folds the slip and places it in a ballot box provided.

voting system voting systems n
valsystem
A system used to determine the result of an election based on the preferences expressed by voters.

voucher /ˈvaʊt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ vouchers n
rabattkupong kupong
A piece of paper that entitles the holder to a discount, or that can be exchanged for goods and services.

vow /vaʊ/ vows n
löfte
A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.

vow /vaʊ/ v
svära lova
(ambitransitive) To make a vow; to promise.

vowel /vaʊl/ /ˈvaʊ.əl/ vowels n
vokal självljud vokalljud
(phonetics) A sound produced by the vocal cords with relatively little restriction of the oral cavity, forming the prominent sound of a syllable.
vokal
(orthography) A letter representing the sound of a vowel; in English, the vowels are a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y.

vowel harmony vowel harmonies n
vokalharmoni
(phonology) A phonological process in some languages that sets constraints on which vowels may be found near each other or within a word, such as back vowels or front vowels; sometimes resulting in variant affixes, clitics or similar variations.

voxel voxels n
voxel
(computer graphics) The three-dimensional analogue of a pixel; a volume element representing some numerical quantity, such as the colour, of a point in three-dimensional space, used in the visualisation and analysis of three-dimensional (especially scientific and medical) data.

voyage /ˈvɔɪ.ɪd͡ʒ/ voyages n
resa
A long journey, especially by ship.

voyeur /vwɑ.ˈjɜɹ/ /vwɑː.ˈjɜː/ /vɔɪ.ˈjɜr/ /vɔɪ.ˈjɜː/ voyeurs n
voyeur tittare
A person who derives sexual pleasure from secretly observing other people, especially when such people are engaged in some sexual activity.

voyeurism /vwɑːˈjɜːɹɪz(ə)m/ voyeurisms n
voyeurism
The derivation of sexual satisfaction by watching unsuspecting people secretly, especially when those being watched are undressed or undressing, flashing, toileting, or engaging in sexual activity.

voyeuristic more voyeuristic most voyeuristic adj
voyeuristisk
Of, relating to, or derived from voyeurism or a voyeur.

vroom /vɹum/ /vɹuːm/ /vɹʊm/ interjection
brum
The sound of an engine revving up.

vulcanization vulcanizations n
vulkanisering
A process by which rubber is hardened using heat and sulphur.

vulgar /ˈvʌl.ɡə/ /ˈvʌl.ɡɚ/ more vulgar most vulgar vulgarer vulgarest adj
vulgär
Debased, uncouth, distasteful, obscene.
vulgär gemen pöbel- pöbelaktig
(historical, or, derogatory) Having to do with ordinary, common people.

vulgarian /vʌlˈɡɛəɹi.ən/ more vulgarian most vulgarian adj
vulgär
Having the characteristics of a vulgarian, vulgar.

vulnerability /ˌvʌln(ə)ɹəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌvʌn(ə)ɹəˈbɪlɪti/ vulnerabilities n
sårbarhet
(uncountable) The state of being vulnerable; susceptibility to attack or injury, either physical or emotional; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended.

vulnerable /ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈvʌn(ə)ɹəbl̩/ more vulnerable most vulnerable adj
sårbar utsatt
More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

vulture /ˈvʌltʃə/ /ˈvʌlt͡ʃɚ/ vultures n
gam
Any of several carrion-eating birds of the families Accipitridae and Cathartidae.
(figurative, colloquial) A person who profits from the suffering of others.

vulture fund vulture funds n
gamfond
(finance, pejorative) A hedge fund or private equity fund that invests in debt considered to be very weak or in imminent default. Investors profit by buying debt at a discounted price on a secondary market and then suing the debtor for a larger amount than the purchasing price.

vulva /ˈvʌlvə/ vulvae vulvas vulvæ n
vulva blygd
(anatomy) The external female sexual organs, collectively.

vuvuzela /vuːvuːˈzeɪlə/ /vuːvuːˈzɛlə/ vuvuzelas n
vuvuzela
A trumpet-shaped horn, now usually plastic, that produces a loud buzzing sound.

völva /ˈvoʊlvə/ /ˈvɑlvə/ /ˈvɒlvə/ /ˈvəʊlvə/ /ˈvɜːlvə/ völvas n
vala völva
(historical) In Old Norse society, a female practitioner of magic divination and prophecy.

wack /wæk/ wacks n
galning
An eccentric; an oddball; a weirdo.

wad /wɑd/ /wɒd/ wads n
tuss
An amorphous, compact mass.
bunt
A substantial pile (normally of money).
förladdning
A soft plug or seal, particularly as used between the powder and pellets in a shotgun cartridge, or earlier on the charge of a muzzleloader or cannon.
macka
(slang) A sandwich.
sats
(slang, vulgar) An ejaculation of semen.

wade /wed/ /weɪd/ v
vada
(intransitive) to walk through water or something that impedes progress.

wadeable more wadeable most wadeable adj
vadbar
Able to be waded across.

wading pool wading pools n
plaskdamm
a shallow pool usually used by children to play in

wafer /ˈweɪfə/ wafers n
rån
A light, thin, flat biscuit/cookie.
kiselplatta kiselskiva
(electronics) A thin disk of silicon or other semiconductor on which an electronic circuit is produced.

waffle /ˈwɑf.l̩/ /ˈwɒf.l̩/ [ˈwɑf.ɫ̩] waffles n
våffla
(countable, ) A flat pastry pressed with a grid pattern, often eaten hot with butter and/or honey or syrup.

waffle cone waffle cones n
våffelstrut
(cuisine) A slightly thin, conical confection baked from a sweet, crisp waffle.

waffle iron waffle irons n
våffeljärn
A cooking appliance, with hinged, indented metal plates, used to make waffles.

wag /wæɡ/ wags n
lustigkurre
A witty person.

wag /wæɡ/ v
vifta
To swing from side to side, as an animal's tail, or someone's head, to express disagreement or disbelief.
skolka
(intransitive, mostly, obsolete) To go; to proceed; to move; to progress.

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ wages n
lön
(often in plural) An amount of money paid to a worker for a specified quantity of work, usually calculated on an hourly basis and expressed in an amount of money per hour.

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ v
föra
(transitive) To conduct or carry out (a war or other contest).

wage earner wage earners n
löntagare
Someone who works for wages, especially if that wage supports a household.

wage slave wage slaves n
löneslav
(informal) Someone who does very unpleasant or drudging work for a wage.

wagon /ˈwæɡ(ə)n/ /ˈwæɡən/ /ˈwæːɡən/ wagons n
barnskrinda skrinda
Abbreviation of toy wagon; A child's riding toy, with the same structure as a wagon (sense 1), pulled or steered by a long handle attached to the front.
vagn
Short for dinner wagon (“set of light shelves mounted on castors so that it can be pushed around a dining room and used for serving”).
(slang) Short for paddy wagon (“police van for transporting prisoners”).

wagtail wagtails n
ärla sädesärla
Any of various small passerine birds, principally of genus Motacilla, of the Old World, notable for their long tails.

waif /weɪf/ waifs n
herrelöst gods
(Britain, law, archaic) Often in the form waif and stray, waifs and strays: an article of movable property found of which the owner is not known, such as goods washed up on a beach or thrown away by an absconding thief; such items belong to the Crown, which may grant the right of ownership to them to a lord of a manor.
föräldralöst barn
A person (especially a child) who is homeless and without means of support; also, a person excluded from society; an outcast.

wailer /ˈweɪlə/ /ˈweɪlɚ/ wailers n
gråterska
A professional hired mourner.

wain /weɪn/ wains n
vagn
(archaic, or, literary) A wagon; a four-wheeled cart for hauling loads, usually pulled by horses or oxen.

wainscotting /ˈweɪnskɒtɪŋ/ wainscottings n
träpanel
Wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls.

wainwright /ˈweɪnɹaɪt/ wainwrights n
vagnsmakare
A person who builds and repairs wagons.

waist /weɪst/ waists n
midja liv
(anatomy) The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach.

waistband /ˈweɪstˌbænd/ [ˈweɪst.ˌbænd] waistbands n
linning
A band of fabric encircling the waist, especially a part of a pair of pants or a skirt.

waistcoat /ˈweɪs(t)kəʊt/ /ˈwɛskət/ waistcoats n
väst
(chiefly, British) A sleeveless, collarless garment worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket.

wait /weɪt/ [weɪ̯ʔt] v
vänta bida
(intransitive) To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.

wait and see v
avvakta vänta och se
(intransitive) To await the course of events before taking action.

wait on v
vänta på
(colloquial) To wait for (a thing, or an event to take place).

wait up v
stanna uppe vänta uppe
To stay awake waiting for somebody to return.

waiter /ˈweɪtə/ /ˈweɪtɚ/ waiters waitress n
kypare servitör servitris
A male or female attendant who serves customers at their tables in a restaurant, café or similar.
väntande
Someone who waits for somebody or something; a person who is waiting.

waiting list waiting lists n
kö kölista väntelista
An ordered list of people waiting to obtain a good or service.

waiting room waiting rooms n
väntrum väntsal
A room in some public place for people to wait.

waitress /ˈweɪtɹəs/ waiter waitresses n
servitris
A female attendant who serves customers in a restaurant, café, or similar.

waive /weɪv/ v
avstå från avsäga sig
(transitive, legal) To relinquish (a right etc.); to give up claim to; to forgo.

waiver /ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈweɪ.vɚ/ waivers n
friskrivning
The act of waiving, or not insisting on, some right, claim, or privilege.

wake /weɪk/ /weːk/ [weːk] [wɛːk] wakes n
kölvatten
(nautical) The path left behind a ship on the surface of the water.
vaka
A period after a person's death before or after the body is buried, cremated, etc.; in some cultures accompanied by a party and/or collectively sorting through the deceased's personal effects.

wake /weɪk/ /weːk/ [weːk] [wɛːk] v
väcka vakna
(transitive) (often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.

wake up /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ [ˌweɪˈkʌp] v
vakna väcka
(intransitive) To stop sleeping; to awake.
väcka
(transitive) To awaken somebody.
vakna
(intransitive) To become more aware of a real-life situation; to concentrate on the matter in hand.

wakeboard wakeboards n
wakeboard
The board one stands on for wakeboarding.

wakeboard v
wakeboarda åka bräda åka wakeboard
To take part in wakeboarding.

wakeboarding /ˈweɪkbɔɹdɪŋ/ n
wakeboard
(sports) A water sport where a rider on a small board is towed by a motor boat, attached by a cable.

wakefulness wakefulnesses n
vakenhet
The state of being wakeful.

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ walks n
promenad vandring
A trip made by walking.
A distance walked.
gång
A manner of walking; a person's style of walking.
A path, sidewalk/pavement or other maintained place on which to walk.

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ v
gå gå till fots
(intransitive) To move on the feet by alternately setting each foot (or pair or group of feet, in the case of animals with four or more feet) forward, with at least one foot on the ground at all times. Compare run.
slippa lös
(intransitive, colloquial, legal) To "walk free", i.e. to win, or avoid, a criminal court case, particularly when actually guilty.
gå vandra promenera
(transitive) To travel (a distance) by walking.
gå ut med hunden gå ut och gå
(transitive) To take for a walk or accompany on a walk.
gå sluta
(intransitive, colloquial) To leave, resign.
leda
(transitive) To push (a vehicle) alongside oneself as one walks.
få fötter
(intransitive) To be stirring; to be abroad; to go restlessly about; said of things or persons expected to remain quiet, such as a sleeping person, or the spirit of a dead person.
(obsolete) To be in motion; to act; to move.

walk out on v
överge
(informal, transitive) To abandon or desert someone, especially a spouse.

walk-on walk-ons n
statist
An actor of a small (or "bit") part in a theatrical production or film, often without speaking lines.

walkability walkabilities n
promenadvänlighet
The quality of being walkable

walkable more walkable most walkable adj
promenadvänlig
Able to be walked; suitable for pedestrians.
gångavstånd
Short enough or close enough to be accessible by walking.

walker /ˈwɑkɚ/ /ˈwɔkɚ/ /ˈwɔːkə/ walkers n
fotgängare gående gångare vandrare
The agent noun of to walk: a person who walks or a thing which walks, especially a pedestrian or a participant in a walking race.
rollator
A walking frame or baby walker.
gångsko
(often, in the plural) A shoe designed for comfortable walking.

walking catfish walking catfish walking catfishes n
ålmal
A Southeast Asian catfish that can breathe air and move on land using its pectoral fins, Clarias batrachus

walking frame walking frames n
rullator gångstol
A framework device used to support either an infant learning to walk or a person with walking difficulties.

walking stick walking sticks n
spatserkäpp käpp promenadkäpp
A tool, such as a cane, used to ease pressure on the legs, and to aid stability, when walking.

walkman walkmans walkmen n
freestyle
A portable personal audio cassette player with headphones.

wall /wɑl/ /wɔl/ /wɔːl/ walls n
vall mur
A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.
mur vägg
A structure built for defense surrounding a city, castle etc.
(soccer) A line of defenders set up between an opposing free-kick taker and the goal.
vägg mur
Each of the substantial structures acting either as the exterior of or divisions within a structure.
(anatomy, zoology, botany) A dividing or containing structure in an organ or cavity.

wall /wɑl/ /wɔl/ /wɔːl/ v
mura
To enclose with, or as if with, a wall or walls.

wall barley wall barleys n
vildkorn
A grass of the species Hordeum murinum.

wall bars n
ribbstol
A type of exercise equipment used for gymnastics exercises as well as rehabilitation.

wall clock wall clocks n
väggklocka
A clock mounted on a wall.

wall hanging wall hangings n
bonad
A wall decoration, often a scroll or a tapestry.

wall in v
igenmura
To enclose by surrounding with walls.

wall socket wall sockets n
vägguttag
A mains electricity power point mounted in or on a wall inside a dwelling or other building.

wall-to-wall adj
heltäckande heltäcknings-
(of carpeting) That covers all of the floor of a room.

wallet /ˈwɑlət/ /ˈwɒlɪt/ /ˈwɔlət/ wallets n
plånbok
A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.

walleye walleye walleyes n
glasögongös gäddabborre
(plural "walleye" or "walleyes") A species of gamefish, Sander vitreus, native to the Northern U.S. and Canada with pale, reflective eyes.

wallflower /ˈwɑl.ˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈwɔl.ˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈwɔːl.ˌflaʊ.ə/ wallflowers n
gyllenlack kårel
Any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum genus with bright yellow to red flowers.
blyg viol vägglus
(informal) Any person who is socially awkward, shy, or reserved.

wallow /ˈwɒ.ləʊ/ wallows n
göl
A pool of water or mud in which animals wallow, or the depression left by them in the ground.

wallow /ˈwɒ.ləʊ/ v
vältra sig
To roll oneself about in something dirty, for example in mud.
To move lazily or heavily in any medium.

wallpaper wallpapers n
tapet
(uncountable) Decorative paper-like material used to cover the inner walls of buildings.
skrivbordsbakgrund skrivbordsbild
(computing, countable, uncountable) An image or tiled pattern used as the background of a computer desktop.

wallpaper v
tapetsera
(transitive) To cover (a wall, a room, etc) with wallpaper.

walls have ears proverb
väggarna har öron
There is a risk of being overheard, so be careful about what you say.

walnut /ˈwɑlnət/ /ˈwɑlˌnʌt/ /ˈwɔlnət/ /ˈwɔlˌnʌt/ /ˈwɔːlnʌt/ walnuts n
valnöt valnötsträd
A hardwood tree of the genus Juglans.
valnöt
A nut of the walnut tree.
valnöt valnötsträ valnötsträd
Wood of the walnut tree.

walrus /ˈwɑl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɒl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɔl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɔːl.ɹəs/ walri walrii walrus walruses walrusses n
valross
A large Arctic marine mammal related to seals and having long tusks, tough, wrinkled skin, and four flippers, Odobenus rosmarus.

waltz /wɑlts/ /wɒlts/ /wɔːlts/ waltzes n
vals
A ballroom dance in 3/4 time.
A piece of music for this dance (or in triple time).

wampum /ˈwɑmpəm/ /ˈwɒmpəm/ wampum wampums n
wampum
(uncountable) Small cylindrical beads made from polished shells (especially white ones) which have been strung together, formerly used by Native American peoples of eastern North America for various purposes including as jewellery and money, and for record-keeping; (countable, archaic) one such bead.

wander /ˈwɑndɚ/ /ˈwɒndə/ /ˈwʊndə/ /ˈwʌndə/ v
irra vandra vanka

wanderer /ˈwɑndəɹɚ/ /ˈwɒndəɹə/ wanderers n
vandrare vandringsman
One who wanders, who travels aimlessly.

wandering Jew wandering Jews n
purpurblad skvallerreva zebrablad zebrina
Any plant of three species of spiderworts, Tradescantia pallida, Tradescantia fluminensis, and Tradescantia zebrina.

wandering whistling duck wandering whistling ducks n
vandringsvisseland
Dendrocygna arcuata, a species of whistling duck.

wane /weɪn/ v
avta
(intransitive) To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.

waning moon waning moons n
avtagande måne
A moon (usually the Moon, that is, Earth's moon) when it appears smaller each night as it progresses from a full moon to a new moon: a moon in any of the diminishing lunar phases.

wank /wæŋk/ wanks n
runk
(countable, slang, vulgar) An act of masturbation.
dumheter smörja
(uncountable, slang, vulgar) Nonsense, rubbish.

wank /wæŋk/ v
runka runka av
(transitive, slang, vulgar) To masturbate; to give a hand job to.

wanker /ˈwæŋkə(ɹ)/ wankers n
idiot pucko tönt
An idiot, a stupid person.

wannabe /ˈwɒnəbi/ wannabes n
wannabe
(informal, derogatory, often, attributive) Someone who wishes to be someone or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent; an overeager amateur; an aspirant.

want /wɐnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wʌnt/ wants n
brist
(countable, often, followed by of) Lack, absence, deficiency.

want /wɐnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wʌnt/ v
vilja
(intransitive) To desire (to experience desire); to wish.

wanted /ˈwɑntɪd/ /ˈwɒntɪd/ more wanted most wanted adj
efterlyst eftersökt
wished for; desired; sought
efterlyst
(legal) subject to immediate detainment by law enforcement authorities on sight.

wanton /ˈwɑntən/ /ˈwɒntɒn/ /ˈwɒntən/ wantoner wantonest adj
lättfärdig lössläppt
Lewd, immoral; sexually open, unchaste.
ohämmad
Capricious, reckless of morality, justice etc.; acting without regard for the law or the well-being of others; gratuitous.

wapinschaw /ˈwɑpɪnʃɔː/ wapinschaws n
vapensyn
(Scotland, historical) An exhibition of weapons, according to the rank of the individual, by all persons bearing arms; formerly made at certain seasons in each district.

wapiti wapiti wapitis n
vapiti wapiti wapitihjort
(US, Canada) The American elk (Cervus canadensis). It was formerly considered to be in the same species as the European red deer, which it somewhat exceeds in size.

war /wɑɹ/ /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ wars n
krig
(uncountable) Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually but not always involving active engagement of military forces.
(crime) A prolonged conflict between two groups of organized criminals, usually over organizational or territorial control.
(chiefly, _, US) Campaigns against various social problems.
(uncountable, card games) Any of a family of card games where all cards are dealt at the beginning of play and players attempt to capture them all, typically involving no skill and only serving to kill time.

war /wɑɹ/ /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ v
föra krig
(intransitive) To engage in conflict (may be followed by "with" to specify the foe).

war chest war chests n
krigskassa
A fund to finance a war
(by extension) A fund for some special purpose, such as a political campaign

war child war children n
krigsbarn
A child who has grown up in wartime.

war crime /ˈwɔɹ ˌkɹaɪm/ /ˈwɔː kɹaɪm/ war crimes n
krigsbrott krigsförbrytelse
(criminal law, international law) A punishable offence under international law for violations of the laws of war by any person or persons, military or civilian.

war criminal war criminals n
krigsförbrytare
A person guilty of one or more war crimes.

war cry war cries n
stridsrop
An exclamation intended to rally soldiers in battle; a battle cry.

war economy war economies n
krigsekonomi

war film war films n
krigsfilm
A cinematic production with a wartime setting or theme.

war game war games n
militärövning
krigsspel
A game that simulates or represents a military operation.

war machine /ˈwoɹ məˌʃin/ /ˈwɔː məˌʃiːn/ /ˈwɔːɹ məˌʃiːn/ war machines n
krigsmaskin
An individual weapon for war, especially a mechanical one such as a siege engine or tank.
krigsmaskineri
The military resources of a belligerent country considered as a whole.

war memorial war memorials n
krigsmonument krigsminnesmärke
A monument to commemorate the people who were killed in a particular war

war of aggression wars of aggression n
anfallskrig
(international law) A military conflict waged without the justification of self-defense, usually for territorial gain and subjugation.

war of attrition wars of attrition n
utmattningskrig utnötningskrig
A prolonged war in which the warring sides try to defeat their opponents by wearing them out.

war of conquest wars of conquest n
erövringskrig
A military conflict where one state, nation, or people conquers or attempts to conquer another; a conquering war.

war of nerves wars of nerves n
nervkrig
(idiomatic, by extension) A situation in which opposed parties refrain from direct conflict but maintain a tense, contentious relationship in which each uses annoyances or intimidating psychological tactics to attempt to dishearten and unnerve the other.

war reparations n
krigsskadestånd
monetary compensation intended to cover damage or injury during a war

war room war rooms n
krigsrum
A command center; a single location which serves as the point of coordination for military activities.
(by extension) A single location from which any activity is directed.

war zone war zones n
krigszon
A region where war is ongoing.

war-weary /ˈwɔɹ ˈwɪəɹi/ /ˈwɔː ˈwɪəɹi/ more war-weary most war-weary war-wearier war-weariest adj
krigstrött
Weary or tired of war.
Tired from fighting in a war.

ward /wɔɹd/ /wɔːd/ wards n
församling
(Mormonism) A subdivision of the LDS Church, smaller than and part of a stake, but larger than a branch.

ward off v
avvärja
(transitive) To parry, or turn aside.
(transitive) To avert or prevent.

wardrobe /ˈwɔɹdɹoʊb/ /ˈwɔːdɹəʊb/ wardrobes n
garderob skåp
A movable cupboard or cabinet designed for storing clothes, particularly as a large piece of bedroom furniture.

wardrobe malfunction wardrobe malfunctions n
fel på garderoben
(euphemistic) An accidental instance of indecent exposure caused by a fault in someone's clothing (especially that of a performer) or by an error made while changing clothes.

ware /wɛə(ɹ)/ /wɛɚ/ wares n
vara
(uncountable, usually, in combination) Goods or a type of goods offered for sale or use.
(in the plural) See wares.
(uncountable) Pottery or metal goods.
(countable, archaeology) A style or genre of artifact.
(Ireland) Crockery.

warehouse /ˈwɛə(ɹ)haʊs/ warehouses n
lagerlokal lager magasin magasinsbyggnad packhus
A place for storing large amounts of products. In logistics, a place where products go to from the manufacturer before going to the retailer.

warehouse /ˈwɛə(ɹ)haʊs/ v
lager lagra
(transitive) To store in a warehouse or similar.

warfare /ˈwɔɹfɛɹ/ /ˈwɔːfɛə/ warfares n
krigföring
The waging of war or armed conflict against an enemy.
Military operations of some particular kind e.g. guerrilla warfare.

warfarin /ˈwɔɹ.fəɹ.ɪn/ /ˈwɔː.fə.ɹɪn/ warfarins n
warfarin
(pharmaceutical drug) A coumarin salt, warfarin sodium, found in certain clovers, that retards blood coagulation:
Manufactured as a pharmaceutical drug and used in low dosage, with regular monitoring, for the prevention of thrombosis and embolism.

warhead warheads n
stridsspets
The part of a missile, projectile, torpedo, rocket, or other munition which contains either the nuclear or thermonuclear system, high explosive system, chemical or biological agents, or inert materials intended to inflict damage.

warlock /ˈwɔɹ.lɑk/ /ˈwɔː.lɒk/ warlocks n
häxmästare trollkarl
A male magic-user; a male witch.

warlord /ˈwɔɹlɔɹd/ /ˈwɔːlɔːd/ warlords n
krigsherre
A high military officer in a warlike nation.
A local ruler or bandit leader usually where the government is weak.

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ warmer warmest adj
varm
Of a somewhat high temperature.
Having a color in the part of the visible electromagnetic spectrum between red and yellow-green.

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ v
värma
(transitive) To make engaged or earnest; to interest; to engage; to excite ardor or zeal in; to enliven.

warm front warm fronts n
varmfront
(meteorology) The trailing edge of a retreating mass of cold air.

warm the cockles of someone's heart v
värma om hjärtat
(idiomatic) To provide happiness, to bring a deeply-felt contentment.

warm up v
värma upp
(intransitive) To do gentle exercise, stretching etc., in order to prepare the body for more vigorous exercise.

warm-up warm-ups n
uppvärmning
The act of exercising or stretching in preparation for strenuous activity

warmonger /ˈwɔː.mʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ warmongers n
krigshetsare krigsivrare
(pejorative) Someone who advocates war; a militarist.

warmth /wɔɹmθ/ /wɔːmθ/ warmths n
värme
A moderate degree of heat; the sensation of being warm.

warn /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ v
varna varsko
(transitive) To make (someone) aware of impending danger, evil, etc. [from 11th c.]
varna varsko förvarna
(transitive) To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:

warning /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ warnings n
varning
The action of the verb warn; an instance of warning someone.
Something spoken or written that is intended to warn.

warning shot warning shots n
varningsskott
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see A shot fired as a warning.
(by extension, figuratively) An action intended to act as a warning.

warning sign warning signs n
varningstecken
A sign that indicates a danger, for example to vehicles on a road or of hazardous chemicals.
(figurative) An indication that someone or something is in danger or at risk

warning triangle warning triangles n
varningstriangel
(automotive) A triangle made of (usually) red reflective material, used to warn other road users of a broken-down vehicle.

warp /woːp/ /wɔɹp/ /wɔːp/ v
förvrida förböja
(transitive) To twist or turn (something) out of shape; to deform.

warp beam warp beams n
varpbom
(textiles, weaving) The roller on which the warp is wound in a loom.

warpath warpaths n
krigsstig
(figurative) A course of action that leads to battle or hostility.

warranty /ˈwɒ.ɹən.ti/ /ˈwɔɹ.ən.ti/ warranties n
garanti
(countable, law) A legal agreement, either written or oral (an expressed warranty) or implied through the actions of the buyer and seller (an implied warranty), which states that the goods or property in question will be in exactly the same state as promised, such as in a sale of an item or piece of real estate.

warrior /ˈwoɹ.i.ɚ/ /ˈwoɹjɚ/ /ˈwɑɹ.i.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɑɹjə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɒɹ.i.ə(ɹ)/ warriors n
krigare stridsman
A person who is actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare; a soldier or combatant.
krigare
(figuratively) A person who is aggressively, courageously, or energetically involved in an activity, such as athletics.

warship /ˈwɔɹˌʃɪp/ /ˈwɔːˌʃɪp/ warships n
örlogsfartyg stridsfartyg
Any ship built or armed for naval combat.

wart /wɔɹt/ /wɔːt/ warts n
vårta
(pathology) A type of deformed growth occurring on the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

warthog /-hɑɡ/ /ˈwɔɹtˌhɔɡ/ /ˈwɔːtˌhɒɡ/ warthogs n
vårtsvin
(zoology) A wild pig of the genus Phacochoerus, native to Africa.

wartime wartimes n
krigstid ofredstid
(often, attributive) A period during which a war is in progress in a particular place.

warty more warty most warty wartier wartiest adj
vårtig
Having warts.

wary /ˈwɛə.ɹi/ /ˈwɛɚ.i/ warier wariest adj
försiktig varsam
Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent

wasabi /wəˈsɑːbi/ wasabis n
wasabi
A pungent green Japanese condiment made from the plant Eutrema japonicum (syn. Wasabia japonica).

wash /wæʃ/ /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ washes n
lavering
(arts) A smooth and translucent painting created using a paintbrush holding a large amount of solvent and a small amount of paint.

wash /wæʃ/ /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ v
tvätta tvaga två
To clean with water.
(transitive) To cover with water or any liquid; to wet; to fall on and moisten.
vaska
(mining) To separate valuable material (such as gold) from worthless material by the action of flowing water.
skölja spola
(intransitive, figuratively) To be cogent, convincing; to withstand critique.
(intransitive) To be wasted or worn away by the action of water, as by a running or overflowing stream, or by the dashing of the sea; said of road, a beach, etc.

wash up v
ansiktet tvätta händerna
(US, intransitive) To wash one's hands and/or face, often around mealtimes.
spola upp
(intransitive) To be carried by water to land.

washable more washable most washable adj
tvättäkta tvättbar
Capable of being washed without being damaged; especially by a specified method, for example machine-washable.

washbasin washbasins n
tvättställ handfat lavoar
A basin used for washing, (now) particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a water supply and a drain, for washing the hands and face.

washboard washboards n
tvättbräda
(musical instruments) Such a board used as a simple percussion instrument.
tvättbräda tvättbräde
(nautical) A board fastened along a ship's gunwale to prevent splashing; a splashboard.

washbowl washbowls n
handfat
A sink in a bathroom, connected to a supply of water and a drain, in which one may wash one's face and hands.

washed up more washed up most washed up adj
avdankad
(informal) Finished; having no future in a particular role; no longer capable, effective or needed.

washer /ˈwɑʃɚ/ /ˈwɒʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɔʃɚ/ washers n
tvättmaskin
Something that washes; especially an appliance such as a washing machine or dishwasher.
bricka packning skiva
A flat annulus, placed beneath a nut or at some joint, to distribute pressure, alleviate friction, provide directionally differentiated friction (e.g. making the nut turn counter-clockwise only with difficulty), or prevent leakage.
tvätterska
A person who washes (especially clothes) for a living; a washerman or washerwoman.

washerwoman washerwomen n
tvätterska
A woman who washes people's laundry.

washi n
japanpapper washipapper
A tough paper used in traditional Japanese art forms.

washing /ˈwɑ.ʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ/ /ˈwɔʃ.ɪŋ/ washings n
tvätt
(countable) The action of the verb to wash
(uncountable, chiefly, British, NZ, Australia) Clothing, bedlinen or soft furnishings that have been, are currently being, or are to be washed; laundry.

washing machine washing machines n
tvättmaskin
A machine, usually automatic, that washes clothes, etc.

washing powder washing powders n
tvättmedel
A powder used in washing clothes, etc.; a detergent.

washing-up n
disk
(British) The act of washing dishes etc; dishwashing.

washing-up liquid washing-up liquids n
diskmedel
(British) A form of liquid soap used to wash dishes by hand.

washproof more washproof most washproof adj
tvättäkta
Capable of being washed without damage or loss.

wasp /waps/ /wæsp/ /wɑsp/ /wɒsp/ wasps n
geting
Any of many types of stinging flying insect resembling a hornet.

wasp waist wasp waists n
getingmidja
a very slim waist resembling that of a wasp, especially one attained by tightlacing (corseting)

waste /weɪst/ more waste most waste adj
öde
Barren; desert; empty.
överflödig
Rejected as being defective; eliminated as being worthless; produced in excess.
Superfluous; needless.

waste /weɪst/ wastes n
avfall skräp
Excess of material, useless by-products, or damaged, unsaleable products; garbage; rubbish.
avföring
Excrement or urine.
ödemark
A wasteland; an uninhabited desolate region; a wilderness or desert.
slöseri spill
The action or progress of wasting; extravagant consumption or ineffectual use.
förfall
Gradual loss or decay.

waste /weɪst/ v
slösa spilla förspilla öda förfalla förslösa
(transitive) To wear away by degrees; to impair gradually; to deteriorate; to diminish by constant loss; to use up; to consume; to spend; to wear out.

waste of time wastes of time n
slöseri med tid
A pointless or unproductive task.

waste sorting waste sortings n
källsortering sopsortering
Process by which waste is separated into different elements

waste time v
förspilla tid spilla tid ödsla tid
To allow time to elapse in an unproductive manner.

wasted /ˈweɪstɪd/ more wasted most wasted adj
bortkastad
Not profitably used.
tärd utmärglad
Emaciated and haggard.

wasteful /ˈweɪstfəl/ more wasteful most wasteful adj
slösaktig
Inclined to waste or squander money or resources.

wasteland /ˈweɪs(t)ˌland/ /ˈweɪs(t)ˌlænd/ /ˈweɪs(t)ˌlənd/ /ˈwæes(t)ˌlɘnd/ /ˈwæes(t)ˌlɛnd/ wastelands n
öken ökenmark
A place with no remaining resources; a desert.
ödemark
Any barren or uninteresting place.

wastepaper basket wastepaper baskets n
papperskorg rundarkiv
A small open container for discarded paper etc; a wastebasket.

wastewater wastewaters n
avloppsvatten spillvatten
Any water that has been used in some human domestic or industrial activity and, because of that, now contains waste products.

watch /ˈwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ/ watches n
klocka ur
A portable or wearable timepiece.
vakt vaktpass
A particular time period when guarding is kept.
vakt vaktpatrull
A person or group of people who guard.
vakt
(nautical) A group of sailors and officers aboard a ship or shore station with a common period of duty: starboard watch, port watch.
(nautical) A period of time on duty, usually four hours in length; the officers and crew who tend the working of a vessel during the same watch. (FM 55–501).

watch /ˈwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ/ v
se på
(ambitransitive) To look at, see, or view for a period of time.
ta sig i akt vara försiktig
(transitive) To be wary or cautious of.
observera iaktta betrakta ta sig i akt vara försiktig
(transitive) To attend to dangers to or regarding.

watch glass watch glasses n
urglas
(chemistry) An item of glass laboratory equipment consisting of a simple, slightly concave circle of glass. It is a general utility item, used to hold small samples, to evaporate liquids, to cover a beaker, and so on.

watch one's mouth v
vårda språket
(idiomatic, US) To be careful about what one says, especially with regard to disrespectful or profane language.

watch out interjection
se upp
Used to warn someone of an imminent danger.

watch out v
se upp
(idiomatic) To be aware or conscious; to look closely or carefully; to use caution. Often used in the imperative.

watch pocket watch pockets n
klockficka västficka
A small pocket in the waistband of men's trousers or in other garments for carrying a pocket watch.

watchdog /ˈwɑːt͡ʃ.ˌdɑːɡ/ /ˈwɒt͡ʃ.ˌdɒɡ/ watchdogs n
kontrollorgan tillsyningsman tillsynsman tillsynsorgan vakthund väktare
(figurative) An individual or group that monitors the activities of another entity (such as an individual, corporation, non-profit group, or governmental organization) on behalf of the public to ensure that entity does not behave illegally or unethically.

watchlist /ˈwɒt͡ʃˌlɪst/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃˌlɪst/ watchlists n
bevakningslista
A list of people or things that are to receive special attention or monitoring.

watchmaker /ˈwɔtʃˌmeɪkə/ watchmakers n
urmakare
A person who makes and/or maintains watches.

watchman watchmen n
väktare
One set to watch; a person who keeps guard, especially one who guards a building, or the streets of a city, by night.

watchtower watchtowers n
vakttorn
An observation tower in which a lookout keeps watch over prisoners, or looks out for fires, etc.

watchword /ˈwɒt͡ʃwɜː(ɹ)d/ watchwords n
lösen slagord ledord motto slogan stridsrop
A word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle, belief, or rule of action; a rallying cry.
lösen lösenord
(military, security) A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies.

water /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwætəɹ/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɒtəɹ/ /ˈwɔtər/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔɹtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔːtəɹ/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [wɔːʔəɹ] [ˈwatə] [ˈwaɾɚ] [ˈwaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈwoʊʔə] [ˈwoːtə] [ˈwoːɾə] [ˈwoːʔɐ] [ˈwoːʔə] [ˈwɑɾɚ] [ˈwɒːθ̠ɚ] [ˈwɔoɾɐ] [ˈwɔtər] [ˈwɔəɾə] [ˈwɔəɾɚ] [ˈwɔɹɾɚ] [ˈwɔɾɚ] [ˈwɔʈə(r)] [ˈwʊɾɚ] [ˈʋaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈʋɔʈə(r)] waters n
vatten
(countable) A serving of liquid water.
(alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned liquid, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
(poetic, archaic, or, dialectal) A body of water, almost always a river, sometimes a lake or reservoir, especially in the names given to such bodies.
Urine. [from 15th c.]
vatten vätur
(uncountable, in particular) The liquid form of this substance: liquid H2O.

water /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwætəɹ/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɒtəɹ/ /ˈwɔtər/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔɹtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔːtəɹ/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [wɔːʔəɹ] [ˈwatə] [ˈwaɾɚ] [ˈwaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈwoʊʔə] [ˈwoːtə] [ˈwoːɾə] [ˈwoːʔɐ] [ˈwoːʔə] [ˈwɑɾɚ] [ˈwɒːθ̠ɚ] [ˈwɔoɾɐ] [ˈwɔtər] [ˈwɔəɾə] [ˈwɔəɾɚ] [ˈwɔɹɾɚ] [ˈwɔɾɚ] [ˈwɔʈə(r)] [ˈwʊɾɚ] [ˈʋaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈʋɔʈə(r)] v
vattna ge vatten
(transitive) To pour water into the soil surrounding (plants).
vattna kasta vatten
(transitive) To wet or supply with water; to moisten; to overflow with water; to irrigate.
späda ut
(transitive) To dilute.

water balloon water balloons n
vattenballong
A small rubber or latex balloon, filled with water and used as an informal weapon

water bear water bears n
björndjur trögkrypa
(zoology) A member of the animal phylum Tardigrada.

water boiler water boilers n
vattenkokare
An electric device which heats water up to boiling temperature.

water bottle water bottles n
vattenflaska
A bottle used for carrying water or other drinks.

water buffalo /ˈwɑtɚˌbʌfəloʊ/ [ˈwɑɾɚˌbʌfəloʊ] water buffalo water buffaloes water buffalos n
vattenbuffel
A large ungulate, widely used as a domestic animal in Asia, South America. North Africa and Europe: Bubalus bubalis.

water cannon water cannon water cannons n
vattenkanon
A device that shoots a large amount of water at high pressure through a hose-like tube.

water chestnut water chestnuts n
vattenkastanj
(uncountable) Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis), grown for its edible corm, used in Asian cooking.
(countable) A corm of a plant of this species.

water clock water clocks n
vattenur
(chiefly, _, historical) A device for measuring time using water, typically by measuring water flowing in or out of a basin of known size at a known rate.

water cycle water cycles n
vattnets kretslopp
The natural cycle of evaporation of water from the oceans etc, and subsequent condensation and precipitation as rain and snow

water dog water dogs n
vattenhund
A retriever type of gun dog bred to flush and retrieve game from water.

water down v
späda ut
To dilute; to add water to.
urvattna
(idiomatic) To simplify or oversimplify; to make easier; to make less difficult.

water fight water fights n
vattenkrig
An activity, usually involving children, where the participants use water balloons, guns and pistols to get each other wet.

water heater water heaters n
varmvattenberedare
An appliance for heating water above its ambient temperature, generally for domestic use.

water level water levels n
vattenstånd djupgående
The level of a body of water, especially when measured above a datum line.
grundvattennivå
The level of the water table below ground.

water lily water lilies n
näckros
Any of various members of the Nymphaeaceae family that are tuberous plants, rooted in soil with leaves (lily pads) and flowers floating on the water surface.

water of crystallization n
kristallvatten
(chemistry) The water present in the crystals of the salts of certain metals; it is weakly bound by electrostatic forces and may normally be removed by heating.

water parsnip water parsnips n
märke
Any plant of the genus Sium, as the skirret.

water pipe water pipes n
vattenledning vattenledningsrör
A pipe that is a conduit for water; an essential element of plumbing.
vattenpipa
A device for smoking, such as a hookah or bong, in which the smoke is drawn through a container of water before inhaling.

water pipit water pipits n
vattenpiplärka
A small passerine bird, Anthus spinoletta.

water pollution n
vattenförorening
Contamination of water, especially surface water, by sewage effluent, fertilizer runoff, industrial chemical discharge, etc.

water polo n
vattenpolo
A water sport consisting of two teams of swimmers who have to throw the ball into the opponent's goal.

water polo player n
vattenpolospelare
(translation hub) A player of water polo

water power water powers n
vattenkraft
(uncountable) Mechanical or electrical energy derived from running or falling water; originally obtained from a waterwheel immersed in a stream; modern hydroelectric power is obtained from turbines fed from reservoirs.

water pox n
vattkoppor
(medicine, dated) A common childhood disease caused by virus; chickenpox, varicella.

water rail water rails n
vattenrall
a small wetland bird (Rallus aquaticus) of the family Rallidae that breeds in marshes and reedbeds across Europe and Asia.

water shrew water shrews n
vattennäbbmus
of certain Asiatic water shrews in genus Chimarrogale
of genus Nectogale (elegant water shrew)

water ski water skis n
vattenskida
A broad ski used for water skiing.

water ski v
åka vattenskidor
(intransitive) To ride on water skis.

water skiing n
vattenskidåkning
The sport of riding on water skis, whilst being towed by a motorboat.

water slide water slides n
vattenrutschbana
A recreational slide with water flowing down it to reduce friction, sometimes involving the participant sitting on a mat or raft and sometimes leading into a pool at the bottom.

water soldier water soldiers n
vattenaloe
Any of the species Stratiotes aloides, sole species of the genus Stratiotes of aquatic plants.

water strider water striders n
skräddare vattenlöpare vattenmätare
Any of a number of predatory insects in the family Gerridae, which rely on surface tension to walk on top of water.

water supply water supplies n
vattenförsörjning
The provision of water by public utilities, commercial organisations, community endeavors or by individuals, usually via a system of pumps and pipes.

water tap water taps n
vattenkran
A spout connected to a socket to provide water from the main water supply.

water tower water towers n
vattentorn
A large tank of water, in an elevated position, acting as a local reservoir; water is pumped into the tank and fed by gravity to the consumers.

water turbine water turbines n
vattenturbin
A device that converts the energy of moving water, usually at a dam into rotary motion, usually used to make electricity.

water vapor water vapors n
vattenånga
Water in a gaseous state, especially when diffused in the atmosphere.

water wheel water wheels n
vattenhjul
A wheel, propelled by running or falling water, used to power machinery.

water-cooled adj
vattenkyld
using water as a means of cooling.

water-soluble adj
vattenlöslig
Dissolving easily in water.

waterbed waterbeds n
vattensäng
A bed with a tough plastic mattress filled with water.

waterbird waterbirds n
sjöfågel
Any bird that inhabits a freshwater environment.

waterboard v
skendränka
To subject to waterboarding, to pour water over a cloth covering the face and breathing passages of an immobilized captive.

waterboarding waterboardings n
skendränkning
A torture technique in which the victim is immobilized, has towels or rags wrapped over their face, and has water poured onto them, causing them to experience the sensation of drowning.

watercolour /ˈwɔ.tɜˌkʌ.lɜ/ watercolours n
akvarell
(countable) A painting made by using such pigment.

watercolourist watercolourists n
akvarellist akvarellmålare
An artist who paints watercolours.

watercourse watercourses n
vattendrag
Any channel, either natural or artificial, through which water flows.

watercraft /ˈwɔtɚkɹæft/ watercraft watercrafts n
fartyg
(countable, and, uncountable) Any vessel with implements designed to move it in arbitrary direction through one or various bodies of water – a boat, ship, sea scooter, or similar vehicle.

watercress /ˈwɔtəɹkɹɛs/ /ˈwɔːtəkɹɛs/ watercresses n
vattenkrasse källfräne källkrasse
A perennial European herb, Nasturtium officinale, that grows in freshwater streams; used in salads and as a garnish.

watered-down more watered-down most watered-down adj
urvattnad
Diluted; containing extra water.

waterfall /ˈwɑtɚfɑl/ /ˈwɔtɚfɔl/ /ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/ waterfalls n
vattenfall fors
(figuratively) A waterfall-like outpouring of liquid, smoke, etc.

waterflow waterflows n
vattenflöde
the flow of water, especially as part of a hydraulic system.

waterfowl waterfowl waterfowls n
sjöfågel
Any of the birds, such as ducks, geese and swans, that spend most of their non-flying time on water; especially those of the family Anatidae.

waterhole waterholes n
vattenhål
A depression in which water collects, especially one where wild animals come to drink.

watering can watering cans n
vattenkanna
A utensil for watering plants, consisting of a container with a handle and long spout, the spout sometimes being fitted with a perforated nozzle.

waterlogged more waterlogged most waterlogged adj
vattendränkt vattenfylld vattensjuk
soaked with water

watermark /ˈwɔːtəmɑːk/ watermarks n
vattenstämpel vattenmärke
A translucent design impressed on the surface of paper and visible when the paper is held to the light.

watermelon /ˈwɑtɚˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔtɚˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔːtəˌmɛlən/ watermelons n
vattenmelon
A plant of the species Citrullus lanatus, bearing a melon-like fruit.

watermill watermills n
vattenkvarn vattenmölla
A mill powered by water.

waterproof more waterproof most waterproof adj
vattenfast vattentät vattentålig
Resistant to the effects of water.
vattentät
Made of or covered with material that doesn't allow water in.

watershed /ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/ /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/ watersheds n
vattendelare
(hydrology, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest.
vattendelare skiljeväg vägskäl
(figurative) A critical point marking a change in course or development.

waterskin waterskins n
vattenlägel vattenskinn
A container for water made of skin.

watersport watersports n
pisslekar vattensport
Any sport played on or in water; such as swimming or water skiing.

watertight /ˈwɑː.tɚ.taɪt/ /ˈwɔː.tə.taɪt/ /ˈwɔː.tɚ.taɪt/ more watertight most watertight adj
vattentät
So tightly made that water cannot enter or escape.

waterworks /ˈwɔtɚˌwɚks/ /ˈwɔːtəˌwəːks/ [-ɾɚ-] waterworks n
vattenverk
(treated as singular) Any single facility, such as a filtration plant or pumping station, within such a system.

watery /ˈwɑtəɹi/ /ˈwɔtəɹi/ /ˈwɔːtəɹi/ /ˈwɔːtɹi/ waterier wateriest adj
vattnig blöt sur våt
Wet, soggy or soaked with water.

waterzooi /ˈvɑ.tɚˌzɔɪ/ /ˈvɑː.tə.zɔɪ/ n
gryta
A type of Flemish stew, traditionally made with fish.

watt /wɑt/ /wɒt/ watts n
watt
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of power; the power of a system in which one joule of energy is transferred per second. Symbol: W

wattle and daub n
lerklining lerputs
A structure of interwoven branches and twigs plastered with mud, clay or dung, used in the construction of dwellings, especially as infill in a half-timbered wall

wattled crane wattled cranes n
vårttrana
Grus carunculata, a bird of the crane (Gruidae) family

wattled jacana wattled jacanas n
flikjaçana
Jacana jacana, a wader in the family Jacanidae.

wave /weɪv/ waves n
bölja våg
A moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid; an undulation.
A shape that alternatingly curves in opposite directions.
våg bölja
(physics) A moving disturbance in the energy level of a field.
vink bölja våg
Any of a number of species of moths in the geometrid subfamily Sterrhinae, which have wavy markings on the wings.
vink
A loose back-and-forth movement, as of the hands.
(video games, by extension) One of the successive swarms of enemies sent to attack the player in certain games.

wave /weɪv/ v
vaja
(intransitive) To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely.
(transitive) To cause to move back and forth repeatedly.
vinka
(transitive, metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.

wave pool wave pools n
vågbassäng vågpool
A swimming pool in which there are artificially generated, reasonably large waves, similar to the ocean's.

wave-particle duality n
våg-partikeldualitet
(physics) The concept applying to all matter and radiation, but most evident in light and particles such as the electron, that properties of waves and of particles are exhibited simultaneously

waveform waveforms n
vågform
(physics, engineering) The shape of a physical wave, such as sound, electric current or electromagnetic radiation, or its representation obtained by plotting a characteristic of the phenomenon (such as voltage) versus another variable, often time.

wavefunction /ˈweɪv.fʌŋ(k).ʃən/ wavefunctions n
vågfunktion
(physics) A mathematical function that describes the propagation of the quantum mechanical wave associated with a particle (or system of particles), related to the probability of finding the particle in a particular region of space.

wavelength /ˈweɪvlɛŋ(k)θ/ /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋ(k)θ/ wavelengths n
våglängd
(physics) The length of a single cycle of a wave, as measured by the distance between one peak or trough of a wave and the next; it is often designated in physics as λ, and corresponds to the velocity of the wave divided by its frequency.

wavenumber wavenumbers n
vågtal
(mathematics, physics) A measure of the number of waves in unit distance; inversely proportional to its wavelength.

waver /ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈweɪ.vɚ/ v
skälva
(intransitive) To shake or tremble, as the hands or voice.

wavy /ˈweɪvi/ wavier waviest adj
vågig
rising or swelling in waves.
Full of waves.
Moving to and fro; undulating.
Having wave-like shapes on its border or surface; waved.
vågskura
(heraldry) Undé, in a wavy line; applied to ordinaries, or division lines, especially to symbolize a river.

wax /wæks/ /wɛks/ waxes n
vax
Any oily, water-resistant, solid or semisolid substance; normally long-chain hydrocarbons, alcohols or esters.
Any preparation containing wax, used as a polish.

wax /wæks/ /wɛks/ v
växa
(intransitive, literary) To greaten.

wax lyrical v
lyrisk
To speak very enthusiastically about something.

wax paper wax papers n
smörgåspapper smörpapper
A semitranslucent, moistureproof paper made with a waxy coating, used primarily for wrapping and packaging.

waxflower waxflowers n
porslinsblomma
Any plant of the genus Hoya.
Hoya carnosa, the waxplant.

waxwing waxwings n
sidensvans
Any of several songbirds of the genus Bombycilla, having crested heads, and red tips to the wings.

way /weɪ/ ways n
väg
A road, a direction, a (physical or conceptual) path from one place to another.
sätt vis
A method or manner of doing something; a mannerism.

way in /weɪ ˈɪn/ ways in n
ingång
an entrance

way out /weɪ ˈaʊt/ ways out n
utväg
(figurative) A solution to a problem; an escape.

way too adv
alltför
All too, much too; to a degree that is very excessive.

waybill waybills n
fraktsedel
A document that lists the final destination (and other details) of each part of a cargo.

wayfarer /ˈweɪˌfɛəɹ.ə(ɹ)/ wayfarers n
vägfarande
A traveller, especially one on foot.

wayfaring-tree wayfaring-trees n
parkolvon
(botany) A much-branched European shrub of large size (Viburnum lantana), with dense cymes of small white flowers, the foliage and young shoots thickly covered with soft mealy down.

waypoint waypoints n
vägpunkt waypoint
Any mapped reference point on a route that can be easily identified.

wayward /ˈweɪwə(ɹ)d/ more wayward most wayward adj
egensinnig
Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.
opålitlig
Obstinate, contrary and unpredictable.

we /wi/ /wiː/ pronoun
vi
(personal) The speakers/writers, or the speaker/writer and at least one other person (not the person being addressed). (This is the exclusive we.)

weak /wiːk/ weaker weakest adj
svag vek
Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
svag
Dilute, lacking in taste or potency.
(Germanic languages, of verbs) Regular in inflection, lacking vowel changes and having a past tense with -d- or -t-.
(grammar) Displaying a particular kind of inflection, including:
(physics) One of the four fundamental forces associated with nuclear decay.

weak verb weak verbs n
svagt verb

weak-willed more weak-willed most weak-willed adj
viljelös viljesvag
irresolute, indecisive

weaken /ˈwikən/ v
försvaga
(transitive) To make weaker or less strong.
försvagas mattas
(intransitive) To become weaker or less strong.

weaker vessel weaker vessels n
det svagare kärlet det svagare könet
(idiomatic, dated, now, _, offensive) A woman; women collectively.

weakest link weakest links n
akilleshäl svagaste länken
The part of a system that is most likely to fail or cause problems.

weakling /ˈwiːklɪŋɡ/ /ˈwiːkˈlɪŋɡ/ adj
vek
weak, either physically, morally or mentally

weakling /ˈwiːklɪŋɡ/ /ˈwiːkˈlɪŋɡ/ weaklings n
vekling sillmjölke ynkling
A person of weak or even sickly physical constitution
ynkling
(figuratively) A person of weak character, lacking in courage and/or moral strength.

weakness /ˈwiːk.nəs/ weaknesses n
svaghet
(uncountable) The condition of being weak.
svaghet fäbless
(countable) A special fondness or desire.

weal /wil/ /wiːl/ n
väl välstånd
(literary) Welfare, prosperity. [from 10th c.]

wealth /wɛlθ/ [wɛl̪θ] wealths n
förmögenhet rikedom makt mäktighet välgång välstånd
(uncountable, economics) Riches; a great amount of valuable assets or material possessions.
förmögenhet rikedom välstånd
(countable) A great amount; an abundance or plenty.

wealth tax wealth taxes n
förmögenhetsskatt

wealthy /ˈwɛl.θi/ more wealthy most wealthy wealthier wealthiest adj
förmögen välbärgad rik
Possessing financial wealth; rich.

wean /wiːn/ v
avvänja
(transitive) To cease giving breast milk to an offspring; to accustom and reconcile (a child or young animal) to a want or deprivation of mother's milk; to take from the breast or udder.

weaning weanings n
avvänjning
The (passive) process of a child or animal ceasing to be dependent on the mother for nourishment.

weapon /ˈwiːp.ən/ /ˈwɛp.ən/ weapons n
vapen
An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords; arm.

weapon of mass destruction weapons of mass destruction n
massförstörelsevapen
Any human-made weapon causing indiscriminate large-scale death or destruction, especially a biological weapon, chemical weapon, nuclear weapon or radiological weapon.

weaponize /ˈwɛpənaɪz/ v
göra till ett vapen vapenisera
(transitive) To make into a weapon.

weaponless adj
vapenlös
Lacking a weapon.

weaponsmith weaponsmiths n
vapensmed
A person skilled at making edged weapons

wear /wɛ(ə)ɹ/ /wɛə(ɹ)/ [wɛɚ] [wɛɹ] n
klädsel
(in combination) Clothing.
slitage nötning
Damage to the appearance and/or strength of an item caused by use over time.

wear /wɛ(ə)ɹ/ /wɛə(ɹ)/ [wɛɚ] [wɛɹ] v
slita trötta ut
To eat away at, erode, diminish, or consume gradually; to cause a gradual deterioration in; to produce (some change) through attrition, exposure, or constant use.
bära ha på sig vända undan vinden
(nautical) To bring (a sailing vessel) onto the other tack by bringing the wind around the stern (as opposed to tacking when the wind is brought around the bow); to come round on another tack by turning away from the wind. Also written "ware". Past: weared, or wore/worn.

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪəɹi/ wearier weariest adj
trött
Having the strength exhausted by toil or exertion; tired; fatigued.
Expressive of fatigue.

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪəɹi/ v
trötta trötta ut tröttna
To make or to become weary.

weasel /ˈwizl̩/ /ˈwizəl/ /ˈwiːz(ə)l/ weasels n
vessla
The least weasel, Mustela nivalis.
Any of the carnivorous mammals of the genus Mustela, having a slender body, a long tail and usually a light brown upper coat and light-coloured belly.

weather /ˈwɛð.ə/ /ˈwɛð.ɚ/ weathers n
väder väderlek
The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.
väder väder och vind vädrets makter
Unpleasant or destructive atmospheric conditions, and their effects.
lovart
(nautical) The direction from which the wind is blowing; used attributively to indicate the windward side.

weather /ˈwɛð.ə/ /ˈwɛð.ɚ/ v
pröva
To expose to the weather, or show the effects of such exposure, or to withstand such effects.
genomlida uthärda utstå övervara
(nautical) To endure or survive an event or action without undue damage.

weather balloon weather balloons n
väderballong
(meteorology) a balloon that carries meteorological instruments aloft in order to measure, record and return data concerning atmospheric pressure, temperature and humidity

weather forecast weather forecasts n
väderprognos
(meteorology) A prediction of future weather, often for a specific locality, in a newspaper or on the radio or television.

weather forecaster weather forecasters n
meteorolog
A person who forecasts the weather.

weather map weather maps n
väderkarta
a map that shows the analysis of meteorological quantities at various levels of the atmosphere

weather report weather reports n
väderleksrapport väderrapport väderprognos
(meteorology) A description, especially one prepared by a governmental or other authority, of past and/or present and/or forecasted meteorological conditions for a particular geographical area.

weather station weather stations n
väderstation
A piece of equipment that collects and transmits meteorological information, and can make weather forecasts

weather vane weather vanes n
vindflöjel
A mechanical device rotating around one axis and attached to an elevated object such as a roof for showing the direction of the wind.

weathercock weathercocks n
vindflöjel väderhane
A weather vane, sometimes in the form of a cockerel.

weathered more weathered most weathered adj
väderbiten
Worn by weather, as of rocks, stone, etc.

weathering weatherings n
vittring
(geology) Mechanical or chemical breaking down of rocks in situ by weather or other causes.

weatherman weathermen n
meteorolog
A person, especially a male one, who reports the weather conditions or forecasts.

weatherstrip weatherstrips n
fönsterremsa
(US) A narrow piece of material used to prevent cold air from entering a building through the edge of a window or a door.

weave /wiːv/ weaves n
väv
A type or way of weaving.

weave /wiːv/ v
väva
To form something by passing lengths or strands of material over and under one another.
spinna väva
To spin a cocoon or a web.

weaver /ˈwi.vɚ/ /ˈwiː.və(ɹ)/ weavers n
vävare väverska
A person who weaves; especially, one who weaves cloth for a living.
vävare vävarfågel
Any of certain spider species, such as the sheet weaver or the funnel weaver, so named because they spin interesting and characteristic webs.
Any of certain fish of the family Pinguipedidae.

web /wɛb/ webs n
väv
(by extension) Any interconnected set of persons, places, or things, which, when diagrammed, resembles a spider's web.
simhud
A fold of tissue connecting the toes of certain birds, or of other animals.

web /wɛb/ pn
webb
the World Wide Web.

web address web addresses n
webbadress
Uniform Resource Locator, URL

web application web applications n
webbapplikation
(software) A software application that is accessed via a web browser, often over a network but sometimes offline.

web browser /wɛb.bɹaʊ.zə(ɹ)/ web browsers n
webbläsare
(Internet) A computer program used to navigate the World Wide Web, chiefly by viewing web pages and following hyperlinks.

web colors n
HTML-färger
complete palette of colors that are displayed on the web and on the computer

web conference web conferences n
webbkonferens
(computing) A meeting, presentation or other communication hosted via the World Wide Web.

web design n
webbdesign
The trade of a web designer; the creation of web pages, especially in terms of layout and presentation rather than functionality.

web designer web designers n
webbdesigner
(computing) A person who designs (and sometimes creates) web sites

web page web pages n
webbsida
A single hypertext document (transmitted as HTML) on the World Wide Web, often hyperlinked to others, and intended to be viewed with a web browser.

web server web servers n
webbserver
(software) software that delivers Web pages and other documents to browsers using the HTTP protocol.
(computer hardware) the computer on which such software runs.

webcam /ˈwɛbˌkæm/ webcams n
webbkamera
(computing, photography) A video camera whose output may be viewed in real time over a computer network, originally the World Wide Web.

webcap webcaps n
spindling
(mushroom) A mushroom of the agaric genus Cortinarius, many of which are highly poisonous.

weber /ˈveɪbə/ /ˈveɪbɚ/ /ˈwɛbə/ /ˈwɛbɚ/ webers n
weber
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of magnetic flux; the flux linking a circuit of one turn that produces an electromotive force of one volt when reduced uniformly to zero in one second. Symbol: Wb.

webfoot webfeet n
simfot
a web-footed animal

webinar webinars n
webbinarium
An interactive seminar conducted via Internet. Usually a live presentation, lecture or workshop that happens in real time, as users participate through text-based chat, voice, video, or file-sharing.

website /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/ websites n
webbplats webbsajt sajt hemsida
(Internet) A collection of interlinked web pages on the World Wide Web that are typically accessible from the same base URL and reside on the same server.

wedding /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ weddings n
bröllop vigsel
Marriage ceremony; ritual officially celebrating the beginning of a marriage.

wedding cake wedding cakes n
bröllopstårta
A decorated cake, often in several tiers and with a model bride and groom, that is cut by the couple as part of a wedding ceremony and distributed to the guests.

wedding dress wedding dresses n
brudklänning
The dress worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony, in Western culture traditionally white with a long train.

wedding march wedding marches n
bröllopsmarsch
(music) A slow-tempo march played during a wedding.

wedding ring wedding rings n
vigselring
(jewelry) One of a pair or rings exchanged by spouses in a wedding ceremony, and afterwards worn by them, symbolizing continuous fidelity.

wedge /wɛd͡ʒ/ wedges n
kil
One of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering.
bit
A piece (of food, metal, wood etc.) having this shape.
kil plog
(archaic) A flank of cavalry acting to split some portion of an opposing army, charging in an inverted V formation.
plog
A group of geese, swans, or other birds when they are in flight in a V formation.
wedge
(golf) A type of iron club used for short, high trajectories.
kilklackssko
One of a pair of wedge-heeled shoes.

wedge /wɛd͡ʒ/ v
kila
(transitive) To support or secure using a wedge.
kila fast kila in
(ambitransitive) To force into a narrow gap.

wedgie /ˈwɛdʒ.i/ wedgies n
kalsongryck trosryck
(slang) A prank in which a person's underpants are pulled up sharply from behind in order to wedge the clothing uncomfortably between the person's buttocks.

wee /wiː/ weer weest adj
liten
(Scotland, Ireland, North England, NZ, Ottawa Valley) Small, little.

wee /wiː/ wees n
kiss pink piss urin

wee /wiː/ v
kissa pinka pissa

wee hours n
småtimmarna
The very early morning; the early morning hours; the nighttime hours following midnight, when most people are asleep.

wee small hours n
småtimmar
(informal) The very early morning, just after midnight, when most people are asleep.

wee-wee wee-wees n
kiss snippa snopp pillesnopp

wee-wee v
kissa

weed /wiːd/ weeds n
ogräs gräs
(countable) Any plant unwanted at the place where and at the time when it is growing.
gräs
A drug or the like made from the leaves of a plant.

weed out v
gallra bort rensa bort
(idiomatic) To remove (unwanted elements) from a group.

weedkiller weedkillers n
herbicid ogräsmedel
A chemical agent that destroys unwanted plants (weeds) but not wanted ones (crops etc).

week /wik/ /wiːk/ weeks n
vecka
A period of seven days beginning with Sunday or Monday.
A subdivision of the month into longer periods of work days punctuated by shorter weekend periods of days for markets, rest, or religious observation such as a sabbath.

weekday /ˈwiːkdeɪ/ weekdays n
vardag
Any individual day of the week, except those which form the weekend or the single weekly day off; that is:

weekend /wiːˈkɛnd/ /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ /ˈwiːˌkend/ /ˈwiːˌkɛnd/ weekends n
helg veckoslut weekend
The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

weekly /wiːk.li/ adj
vecka
Of or relating to a week.
vecka veckolig
Happening once a week, or every week.

weekly /wiːk.li/ adv
en gång i veckan en gång per vecka varje vecka
Once every week.
varje vecka
Every week.

weekly /wiːk.li/ weeklies n
veckotidning
A publication that is published once a week.

weep /wiːp/ v
gråta grina
To cry; to shed tears, especially when accompanied with sobbing or other difficulty speaking, as an expression of emotion such as sadness or joy.

weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth n
gråt och tandagnisslan
consternation, worry

weeping willow weeping willows n
tårpil
Any of the numerous decorative cultivars and hybrids of Salix babylonica with white willow (Salix alba) or crack willow (Salix fragilis).

weever /ˈwi.vɚ/ /ˈwiː.və/ weevers n
fjärsingfisk
Any of the usually brown fish in family Trachinidae, which catch prey by burying themselves in the sand and snatching them as they go past.

weevil /ˈwiːv(ə)l/ /ˈwiːvɪl/ weevils n
vivel
Any of many tens of thousands of species of herbivorous beetles, ranging in size from tiny to large, in the superfamily Curculionoidea, the most characteristic species having the head projecting in a distinctive snout with the mouthparts at the tip.

weft /wɛft/ wefts n
väft inslag
(weaving) The horizontal threads that are interlaced through the warp in a woven fabric.

weigh /weɪ/ v
väga
(transitive) To determine the weight of an object.
(transitive, figuratively) To determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object, to evaluate.
(transitive, stative) To have a certain weight.
(intransitive) To have weight; to be heavy; to press down.

weigh anchor v
lätta ankar
(nautical) To raise the anchor of a ship or boat prior to getting under way.

weigh one's words v
väga sina ord på guldvåg

weighing /ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/ more weighing most weighing adj
tyngande vägande
That weighs or burdens.

weighing /ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/ weighings n
vägande vägning
The process by which something is weighed.

weighing machine weighing machines n
våg
a mechanical device, often coin-operated, for determining the weight of an object or person

weight /weɪt/ weights n
tyngd vikt
The force an object exerts on the object it is on due to gravitation.
An object used to make something heavier.
(weightlifting) An object, such as a weight plate or barbell, used for strength training.
vikt
(measurement) Mass (net weight, troy weight, carat weight, etc.).
(statistics) A variable which multiplies a value for ease of statistical manipulation.
(typography) The boldness of a font; the relative thickness of its strokes.

weight /weɪt/ v
göra tyngre
(transitive) To add weight to something; to make something heavier.
tynga
(transitive) To load, burden or oppress someone.
vikta
(transitive, mathematics) To assign weights to individual statistics.
vinkla
(transitive) To bias something; to slant.

weight class weight classes n
viktklass

weight gain weight gains n
viktökning
An increase in weight, usually of a person or animal.

weight loss n
viktförlust viktminskning viktnedgång
(medicine, nutrition) The reduction of total body mass due to loss of fluid, fat, tissue, etc.

weight plate weight plates n
viktskiva
A typically disk-shaped device with a perforation in the centre for being united with a weight bar and thus adding mass to it to enable weightlifting exercises (gradated according to a standard measurement scale for mass if the implement is commercially provided; sometimes also used alone for exercises)

weight training n
viktträning
(weightlifting) A form of physical exercise using weights to increase the strength and size of muscles by using exercises specific for each muscle group.

weightless more weightless most weightless adj
viktlös
Without weight.
tyngdlös
Not affected by gravity.

weightlessness weightlessnesses n
tyngdlöshet viktlöshet
(countable) An experience or instance of being weightless.

weightlifter weightlifters n
tyngdlyftare
(weightlifting) A person who competes for maximum weight lifted in a series of specific lifts.

weightlifting /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/ n
tyngdlyftning
A form of exercise in which weights are lifted.
(sports) A sport in which competitors lift heavy weights in two events: the snatch and the clean and jerk.

weighty /ˈweɪti/ weightier weightiest adj
stark tung
(figurative) Important; serious; not trivial or petty.
viktig
Rigorous; severe; afflictive.

weir /wɪə/ /wɪɹ/ weirs n
regleringsdamm
An adjustable dam placed across a river to regulate the flow of water downstream.

weird /ˈwiɚd/ /ˈwiːə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪɚd/ weirder weirdest adj
konstig
Having an unusually strange character or behaviour.

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ more welcome most welcome adj
välkommen
Whose arrival is a cause of joy; received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company.

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ interjection
välkommen välkomna
Greeting given upon someone's arrival.

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ welcomes n
välkomst
The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ v
välkomna
To affirm or greet the arrival of someone, especially by saying "Welcome!".
To accept something willingly or gladly.

welcome home phraseologicalUnit
välkommen hem
Said to someone coming back to their own home.

welcome swallow welcome swallows n
välkomstsvala

welcoming more welcoming most welcoming adj
välkomnande
hospitable, accessible and cordial.

weld /wɛld/ n
färgreseda
A herb (Reseda luteola) related to mignonette, growing in Europe, and to some extent in America, used to make a yellow dye.

weld /wɛld/ v
svetsa
(transitive) To join two materials (especially two metals) together by applying heat, pressure and filler, either separately or in any combination.

weldable /ˈwɛldəbl̩/ more weldable most weldable adj
svetsbar
that is able to be welded

welder /ˈwɛldə(ɹ)/ welders n
svetsare
One who welds, or wields.
svetsmaskin
An item of equipment for welding with: an electric welder.

welding /ˈwɛldɪŋ/ weldings n
svetsning
joining two materials (especially two metals) together by applying heat, pressure and filler, either separately or in any combination, or

welfare /ˈwɛlˌfɛə/ /ˈwɛlˌfɛɚ/ welfares n
välfärd
(uncountable) Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.

welfare state welfare states n
välfärdsstat
A social system in which the state takes overall responsibility for the welfare of its citizens, providing health care, education, unemployment compensation and social security.
A country in which such a system operates.

welfare trap welfare traps n
arbetslöshetsfälla
(chiefly, US) A situation where the welfare system discourages people who receive government public assistance payments from entering low-paid work because such work does not produce a significant income increase.

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ best better weller wellest adj
frisk bra
In good health.

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ best better adv
bra väl
(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
väl genom
(manner) Completely, fully.
väl bra
(degree) To a significant degree.

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ interjection
tja nämen
Used to acknowledge a statement or situation.
har man sett nämen
An exclamation of sarcastic surprise (often doubled or tripled and spoken in a lowering intonation).
nå nåja tja eh öh
Used in speech to fill gaps, particularly at the beginning of a response to a question; filled pause.

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ wells n
brunn
A hole sunk into the ground as a source of water, oil, natural gas or other fluids.
källa brunn
A place where a liquid such as water surfaces naturally; a spring.

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ v
välla
(intransitive) To issue forth, as water from the earth; to flow; to spring.

well and truly /ˌwɛl n̩ ˈtɹuli/ /ˌwɛl n̩ ˈtɹuːli/ adv
helt och hållet
(idiomatic) Completely; utterly; without doubt.

well done more well done most well done adj
välstekt well done
(cooking) Well-cooked.

well done interjection
bra bra gjort bra jobbat

well up v
välla välla fram välla ut
(intransitive) To gradually or steadily flow upwards or outwards so as to begin to fill or overflow something.

well, I never interjection
dra på trissor
(idiomatic) An exclamation of great surprise.

well, well, well interjection
men, men, men
Indicating pondering or consideration, often with sarcasm or mock surprise.

well-balanced best-balanced better-balanced more well-balanced most well-balanced adj
välbalanserad
properly balanced; in equilibrium

well-behaved /wɛlbəˈheɪvd/ /wɛlbɪˈheɪvd/ best-behaved better-behaved more well-behaved most well-behaved adj
väluppfostrad
Having good manners and acting properly; conforming to standards of good behaviour.

well-being /wɛlˈbiː.ɪŋ/ n
välbefinnande välmående
A state of health, happiness or prosperity.

well-brought-up best-brought-up better-brought-up more well-brought-up most well-brought-up adj
väluppfostrad
Having been taught during childhood to exhibit good manners and pleasant behaviour.

well-deserved more well-deserved most well-deserved adj
välförtjänt
emphatic form of deserved (when used as an adjective); richly deserved, well and truly earnt.

well-dressed best-dressed better-dressed adj
välklädd
Clothed or outfitted in fashionable or attractive personal apparel and attire.

well-educated adj
välutbildad
Highly educated.

well-endowed more well-endowed most well-endowed adj
välhängd välutrustad
(euphemistic) Having large sexual features (of a woman, breasts or buttocks; of a man, penis).

well-fed more well-fed most well-fed adj
välmatad

well-founded more well-founded most well-founded adj
välgrundad
Based on reasoning, evidence and good judgement.

well-hung best-hung better-hung adj
välhängd välutrustad
(informal, vulgar) Having a large penis.

well-known /ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/ /ˌwɛlˈnəʊn/ best-known better-known more well-known most well-known adj
välbekant
Familiar, famous, renowned or widely known.

well-meaning more well-meaning most well-meaning adj
välmenande välment
With good intentions, often used to reflect positively on a negative outcome or situation.

well-order well-orders n
välordning
(set theory, order theory) A total order of some set such that every nonempty subset contains a least element.

well-paid more well-paid most well-paid adj
välbetald
Adequately paid; receiving sufficient to liberal compensation for work.

well-read best-read better-read more well-read most well-read adj
beläst
Well informed and knowledgeable through having read extensively.

well-rested more well-rested most well-rested adj
utvilad
Having had sufficient (or even more than enough) sleep or rest to function optimally during waking hours.

well-timed best-timed better-timed more well-timed most well-timed adj
i rättan tid läglig vältajmad
Happening at an opportune or advantageous time.

well-to-do /ˌwɛltəˈdu/ more well-to-do most well-to-do adj
förmögen välbärgad välbeställd välsituerad
Rich, prosperous, financially stable and comfortable.

wellhouse wellhouses n
brunnshus
A small building that houses a well.

wellwater /ˈwɛlwɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
brunnsvatten
Water taken from a well, i.e. a hole in the ground which acts as a source of water.

wels catfish n
mal
Silurus glanis, a scaleless fresh-water catfish recognizable by its broad, flat head and wide mouth.

welshite n
welshit
(mineral) A complex mineral containing magnesium and antimony.

welt /wɛlt/ welts n
rand
(shoemaking) A strip of leather set into the seam between the outsole of a shoe and the upper, through which these parts are joined by stitching or stapling.

welter-weight welter-weights n
welterviktare
(boxing) a boxer weighing more than a lightweight boxer and less than a middleweight boxer; someone boxing in the welterweight class

wench /wɛnt͡ʃ/ wenches n
jänta piga
(archaic, now, dialectal, or, humorous, possibly, offensive) A girl or young woman, especially a buxom or lively one.
slampa slyna
(archaic) A promiscuous woman; a mistress.

werecat /ˈwɛəkæt/ /ˈwɛɹkæt/ /ˈwɪəkæt/ /ˈwɪɹkæt/ werecats n
varkatt
(fantasy, mythology) A shapeshifter who can change between cat and human form.

werewolf /ˈwɛəɹwʊlf/ /ˈwɛːwʊlf/ /ˈwɜɹwʊlf/ /ˈwɪəwʊlf/ /ˈwɪəɹwʊlf/ werewolves n
varulv
(mythology) A person who is transformed or can transform into a wolf or a wolflike human, often said to transform during a full moon.

wergeld /ˈwɛə(ɹ)ɡɛld/ /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ɡɛld/ wergelds n
mansbot
(historical, especially in Germanic, _, legal) Compensation thus determined and paid; a reparative payment.

west /wɛst/ adj
västerut
Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.
västlig
Of or pertaining to the west; western.
västerländsk
From the West; occidental.

west /wɛst/ wests n
väst väster
The direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°.
The western region or area; the inhabitants thereof. [circa 1300]
(ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction of the gallery, opposite to the altar, and opposite to the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.

west-southwest n
västsydväst
The compass point halfway between southwest and west; specifically at a bearing of 247.5°.

westerly /ˈwɛs.tə(ɹ).li/ /ˈwɛs.tɚ.li/ more westerly most westerly adj
västlig
Facing the west; directed towards the west.

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ adj
västlig
Of, facing, situated in, or related to the west.
västlig västanvind
(of a wind) Blowing from the west; westerly.

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ westerns n
västern western
A film, or some other dramatic work, set in, the historic (c. 1850–1910) American West (west of the Mississippi river) focusing on conflict between whites and Indians, lawmen and outlaws, ranchers and farmers, or industry (railroads, mining) and agriculture.

western Orphean warbler western Orphean warblers n
herdesångare
Sylvia hortensis, an Old World warbler. Now sometimes Curruca hortensis.

western barn owl western barn owls n
tornuggla
A barn owl of the subspecies Tyto alba alba, endemic to western Eurasia and most of Africa.

western black-eared wheatear western black-eared wheatears n
medelhavsstenskvätta
Oenanthe hispanica, an Old World flycatcher native to the Mediterranean and Caucasus

western capercaillie western capercaillies n
tjäder
A bird of species Tetrao urogallus.

western cattle egret western cattle egrets n
kohäger
Bubulcus ibis is a species of heron (family Ardeidae) found in the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate zones.

western marsh harrier western marsh harriers n
brun kärrhök
Circus aeruginosus, a large harrier, a bird of prey from temperate and subtropical western Eurasia and adjacent Africa.

western olivaceous warbler western olivaceous warblers n
macchiasångare
Iduna opaca, an Old World warbler.

western sandpiper western sandpipers n
tundrasnäppa
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris mauri)

western subalpine warbler western subalpine warblers n
rödstrupig sångare
Sylvia cantillans, an Old World warbler.

western yellow wagtail western yellow wagtails n
gulärla
Motacilla flava, a small passerine bird in the family Motacillidae

westerner westerners n
västerlänning
A native or inhabitant of the West, of the Western world—Europe and the Americas. (Also written capitalized as Westerner.)

westernmost adj
vestligaste
Farthest west.

westwork /ˈwɛstwɜːk/ westworks n
västverk
(architecture) The vaulted monumental structure at the western end of a church constructed in some medieval styles, flanked by two towers and containing the entrance.

wet /wɛt/ wetter wettest adj
våt vätande
Made up of liquid or moisture, usually (but not always) water.
(poker slang) Of a board or flop: enabling the creation of many or of strong hands; e.g. containing connectors or suited cards. (Compare dry).
våt blöt
Of an object, etc.: covered or impregnated with liquid, usually (but not always) water.

wet /wɛt/ v
blöta väta fukta
(transitive) To cover or impregnate with liquid.
vätas
(transitive, intransitive) To make or become wet.

wet blanket wet blankets n
glädjedödare dystergök
(idiomatic) A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc.

wet job wet jobs n
våtjobb

wet meadow /wɛt ˈmɛdoʊ/ /wɛt ˈmɛdəʊ/ wet meadows n
mad strandäng våtäng
An area of saturated soil during the growing season.

wet nurse wet nurses n
amma
A woman hired to suckle another woman's child.

wet oneself v
kissa på sig
To lose control of one's bladder and involuntarily urinate into one's clothing.

wet t-shirt contest wet t-shirt contests n
wet T-shirttävling
A contest in which women wear t-shirts that are wet to make them slightly translucent so their breasts are visible, and others judge the women on appearance.

wet the bed /wɛt ðə ˈbɛd/ v
kissa i sängen
(idiomatic) To urinate in one's bed (during sleep).

wet wipe wet wipes n
våtservett
A small moistened piece of paper or cloth for cleaning or personal hygiene, often folded and individually wrapped for convenience.

wether /ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/ wethers n
hammel kastrerad bagge
A castrated goat.
hammel
A castrated ram.

wetland wetlands n
våtmark
(usually, in the plural) Land that is covered mostly with water, with occasional marshy and soggy areas.

wetsuit /ˈwɛtˌs(j)ut/ wetsuits n
våtdräkt
A close fitting, insulating garment usually made from neoprene or similar material designed to keep one warm during activities on or under water.

whack /wæk/ /ʍæk/ v
slå
To hit, slap or strike.

whale /weɪl/ /ʍeɪl/ whales n
val valfisk
Any one of numerous large marine mammals comprising an informal group within infraorder Cetacea that usually excludes dolphins and porpoises.

whale oil whale oils n
valolja
Any of various oils and fats extracted from the blubber of whales and used in the manufacture of soap and lubricants (formerly as an illuminating oil).

whale shark whale sharks n
valhaj
A very large spotted shark, Rhincodon typus, of warm marine waters, similar to a whale, that feeds by filtering plankton from the water.

whalebone whalebones n
valbard
The horny material from the fringed plates of the upper jaw of baleen whales that are used to filter plankton; once used as stays in corsets

whaler /ˈhweɪlə/ /ˈhweɪlɚ/ /ˈweɪlə/ /ˈweɪlɚ/ whalers n
valfångare
One who hunts whales; a person employed in the whaling industry.
A seagoing vessel used for hunting whales.

whaling /ˈweɪlɪŋ/ whalings n
valfångst
The practice of hunting whales.

wharf /wɔɹf/ /wɔːf/ /ʍ-/ wharfs wharves n
kaj
A man-made landing place for ships on a shore or river bank.

what /wɑt/ /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /wɜt/ /wʌt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wɑˑt̚˨˩] [wɒʔ(t)] [wʌɾ] [wʌˀ] determiner
vad för
vad vilken så sådan
(exclamative) Used to form exclamations indicating that something is remarkably good or bad.

what /wɑt/ /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /wɜt/ /wʌt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wɑˑt̚˨˩] [wɒʔ(t)] [wʌɾ] [wʌˀ] interjection
va!
An expression of surprise or disbelief.
vad?
What do you want? An abrupt, usually unfriendly enquiry as to what a person desires.

what /wɑt/ /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /wɜt/ /wʌt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wɑˑt̚˨˩] [wɒʔ(t)] [wʌɾ] [wʌˀ] pronoun
vad
(fused relative) That which; those that; the thing(s) that.
(fused relative) Anything that; all that; whatever.
som vad
(relative, nonstandard) That; which; who.

what a lovely day phraseologicalUnit
vilken härlig dag
The day is lovely.

what a pity phraseologicalUnit
vad synd
Used to express regret or disappointment about an unfortunate event or piece of information.

what about adv
vad sägs om att
Used to make a suggestion.
och...då
Used to ask someone to consider something or someone that they have apparently not considered.

what are you doing phraseologicalUnit
va göru? vad gör du? vad göru? vad håller du på med?
Used to ask what the interlocutor is currently doing.

what can I say phraseologicalUnit
vad kan jag säga?
(idiom) Indicating that nothing that could be said would add to or improve the situation.

what day is it today phraseologicalUnit
vad är det för någon dag idag? vilken dag är det idag?
Used to ask for the current day of the week or of the month.

what do you know phraseologicalUnit
ser man på
(colloquial, set phrase, rhetorical question, often, sarcastic) What a surprise; guess what?

what do you mean phraseologicalUnit
vad menar du?
A request for clarification of an anterior statement or question.

what does … mean phraseologicalUnit
vad betyder …?
Used to ask the meaning of a word (replace “…” with a word).

what doesn't kill you makes you stronger proverb
det som inte dödar härdar
Hardship builds moral character.

what for adv
varför av vilken anledning
(colloquial) For what reason; why.

what goes around comes around proverb
som man bäddar får man ligga som man sår får man skörda svinhugg går igen
A person's actions, whether good or bad, will often have consequences for that person.

what if adv
tänk om
Used to introduce a suggestion or proposal for a future event.
Used to introduce a speculation about a future event.
Used to introduce a speculation about a past event. Often the basis for counterfactual historical interpretations.

what is that phraseologicalUnit
vad är det
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see what,‎ was,‎ that.: Asks the interlocutor to identify an indicated object.

what is the Wi-Fi password phraseologicalUnit
vad är Wi-Fi-lösenordet? vad är lösenordet till Wi-Fi?
Asks someone for the Wi-Fi password.

what is your name phraseologicalUnit
vad heter du? vad är Ert namn? vad är ditt namn?
Used to ask the name of a person.

what languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
vilka språk talar du?
What are the languages which you can understand and which you can speak or write in?

what the fuck interjection
vad fan vad fittan vad i helvete
(vulgar) Used to express astonishment, shock, incredulity, or disbelief (as a shortened form of expressions such as "What the fuck is going on?", "...are you doing?", "…is this?" "…is it?" “…was that?” ”…was it?” or "...is that?").
vad fan vad fittan
(vulgar) Used to express nonchalance or the dismissal of any consequences of something one is about to do.

what the fuck phraseologicalUnit
vad fan vad fittan vad i hela kuken vad i helvete
(interrogative, vulgar, slang) An intensive form of what.

what the heck phraseologicalUnit
vad i hela fridens namn
(euphemistic) what the hell

what the hell phraseologicalUnit
vad fan vad i helvete vad tusan? vafan
(mildly, profane, slang) An intensive form of what.
fan
(mildly, profane, slang) Indicating acceptance, indulgence, or insouciance: Why not? Who cares?

what time is it phraseologicalUnit
vad är klockan hur mycket är klockan
What is the time of day? (used to request for the current hour and approximate number of minutes after the hour)

what you don't know can't hurt you phraseologicalUnit
ha ont av

what's done is done proverb
gjort och klar

what's on your mind phraseologicalUnit
vad har du på hjärtat? vad tänker du på?
What are you thinking about?

what's up phraseologicalUnit
läget
(idiomatic, colloquial, chiefly, _, US, with up in the sense of "happening") What's happening? What are you doing?

what's your job phraseologicalUnit
vad är ditt jobb?
Inquires about the subject's current occupation.

what's your phone number phraseologicalUnit
vad har du för telefonnummer?
Asks the interlocutor to give their phone number for subsequent communication.

whataboutism /wət.əˈbaʊt.ɪzəm/ [wə.ɾəˈbaʊ.ɾɪzm̩] whataboutisms n
whataboutism
A logical fallacy where criticisms are deflected by raising corresponding criticisms of the opposite side.

whatchamacallit /ˈwɒtʃəməkɔːlɪt/ /ˈwɔtʃəməkɔːɫət/ /ˈwʌt-/ /ˈwʌt͡ʃməkɑlɪt/ /ˈʍʌt͡ʃəməkɔlɪt/ whatchamacallits n
grunka mackapär mojäng
(slang) A metasyntactic term used for any object whose actual name the speaker does not know or cannot remember; a doodad, gizmo, thingamajig, thingy.

whatever /t/ /wɒtˈɛvə/ /wəɾˈɛvɚ/ /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ determiner
vad som helst
Regardless of the ... that; for any ... that.

whatever /t/ /wɒtˈɛvə/ /wəɾˈɛvɚ/ /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ interjection
jaja skitsamma
(colloquial) A holophrastic expression used to dismiss something that the speaker doesn't care about, doesn't think important, or doesn't want to consider or discuss any further.

whatever /t/ /wɒtˈɛvə/ /wəɾˈɛvɚ/ /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ pronoun
vad som helst

whatnot /ˈwɒt.nɒt/ /ˈwʌt.nɑt/ /ˈʍʌt.nɑt/ whatnots n
etagär
A freestanding set of shelves on which ornaments are displayed; an etagere.

whatsoever /ˌ(h)wʌtsoʊˈɛvɚ/ /ˌwɒtsəʊˈɛvə(ɹ)/ adv
alls som helst
In any way; at all; whatever.

wheat /wiːt/ /ʍiːt/ wheats n
vete
(countable) Any of several cereal grains, of the genus Triticum, that yields flour as used in bakery.

wheat beer wheat beers n
veteöl
A top-fermented beer brewed with a large proportion of wheat relative to the amount of malted barley.

wheat bread wheat breads n
fullkornsbröd fullkornsvetebröd vetebröd
(informal) whole-wheat bread (bread made from whole wheat flour)

wheat flour /ˈwiːt ˌflaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍiːt ˌflaʊə(ɹ)/ wheat flours n
vetemjöl
Flour made from wheat.

wheat germ n
vetegrodd
embryo or nucleus of the wheat kernel.

wheat midge wheat midges n
röd vetemygga
Sitodiplosis mosellana

wheat starch n
vetestärkelse
starch obtained from wheat

wheat weevil wheat weevils n
kornvivel
A common species of weevil (Sitophilus granarius) that occurs worldwide and causes damage to harvested grain.

wheatear /ˈwiːtɪəɹ/ /ˈʍiːtɪəɹ/ wheatears n
steinskvätta stenskvätta
Any of various passerine birds of the genus Oenanthe that feed on insects,

whee /wiː/ interjection
tjoho
(childish) An expression of pleasure or enjoyment, mostly from rapid physical motion.

wheel /wil/ /ʍil/ /ʍiːl/ wheels n
hjul
A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines.
ratt
A manoeuvre in marching in which the marchers turn in a curving fashion to right or left so that the order of marchers does not change.

wheel /wil/ /ʍil/ /ʍiːl/ v
rulla
(transitive) To roll along on wheels.

wheel clamp wheel clamps n
klampning hjulboja
A device locked to the wheel of a motor car to prevent it from being driven; normally used to enforce payment of a traffic violation fine

wheel of Fortune pn
lyckans hjul lyckohjul
A particular card in a tarot deck.

wheelbarrow /ˈwil.bæɹ.oʊ/ wheelbarrows n
skottkärra rullebör
A small, one-wheeled (or rarely, two-wheeled) cart with handles at one end for transporting small loads.

wheelchair /ˈ(h)wilt͡ʃɛɹ/ /ˈwiːlt͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ wheelchairs n
rullstol
A chair mounted on large wheels for the transportation or use of a sick or disabled person.
(attributive) Designed for use by wheelchairbound people.

wheelchair user wheelchair users n
rullstolsanvändare
A person who is injured or disabled and uses a wheelchair for mobility, usually long-term.

wheelhouse /ˈwil-/ /ˈʍilˌhaʊs/ /ˈʍiːlˌhaʊs/ wheelhouses n
hjulhus
The partially enclosed structure above and around a wheel of an automobile, typically partly formed by a portion of a fender panel that has been extended outward beyond the plane of the rest of the panel.
kommandobrygga styrhytt
An enclosed compartment on the deck of a vessel such as a fishing boat, originally housing its helm or steering wheel, from which it may be navigated; on a larger vessel it is the bridge.

wheelie /ˈ(h)wili/ /ˈ(h)wiːli/ wheelies n
cykling (bicycle) / körning (motorcycle) på bakhjulet stegring
(informal) An action or stunt where a bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle is ridden for a short period while it is standing only on its rear wheel or wheels.

wheelie /ˈ(h)wili/ /ˈ(h)wiːli/ v
cykla (bicycle) / köra (motorcycle) på bakhjulet stegra
(intransitive, informal) To ride, or perform the stunt of riding, a vehicle on its rear wheel or wheels.

wheelmaker wheelmakers n
hjulmakare
One who makes wheels.

wheelwright wheelwrights n
hjulmakare
A person who builds and repairs wheels, especially wooden spoked ones.

wheeze /wiːz/ /ʍiːz/ v
kikna
To breathe hard, and with an audible piping or whistling sound, as persons affected with asthma.

whelk /hwɛlk/ /wɛlk/ whelks n
vanlig valthornssnäcka
Certain edible sea snails, especially, any one of numerous species of large marine gastropods belonging to Buccinidae, much used as food in Europe.

whelp /wɛlp/ /ʍɛlp/ whelps n
valp
A young offspring of a canid (ursid, felid, pinniped), especially of a dog or a wolf, the young of a bear or similar mammal (lion, tiger, seal); a pup, wolf cub.

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ adv
när
(interrogative) At what time? At which time? Upon which occasion or circumstance? Used to introduce direct or indirect questions about time.
(relative) At which, on which, during which: often omitted or replaced with that.

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ conjunction
när då
At (or as soon as) that time that; at the (or any and every) time that; if.
During the time that; at the time of the action of the following clause or participle phrase.
när
At what time; at which time.

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ pronoun
när
(interrogative) What time; which time.

when Hell freezes over adv
när helvetet fryser till is
(idiom, slang, informal, hyperbolic) Never; not in this lifetime or a time in the unforeseeably distant future; not a chance.

when in Rome, do as the Romans do proverb
ta seden dit man kommer
(strictly) When in a foreign place, suit behavior or appearance to the local culture.
(loosely, idiom) Adapt to the circumstances; follow common custom.

when pigs fly adv
när grisar flyger
(idiomatic) Never.

when push comes to shove phraseologicalUnit
när det kommer till kritan
(figuratively, idiomatic) When the pressure is on; when the situation is critical or urgent; when the time has come for action, even if it is difficult.

when the cat's away proverb
när katten är borta, dansar råttorna på bordet
Ellipsis of when the cat's away, the mice will play.

when the cat's away the mice will play proverb
när katten är borta, dansar råttorna på bordet
In the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances.

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ adv
varifrån vadan var i från
(archaic, formal, or, literary) From where; from which place or source.

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ conjunction
vadan var av var i från varav varifrån
varför
(literary, poetic) Used for introducing the result of a fact that has just been stated; thence

whenever /hwəˈnɛvɚ/ /wəˈnɛvə/ /wəˈnɛvɚ/ /wɛnˈɛvə/ /wɛnˈɛvɚ/ conjunction
närhelst när som helst närsom
At any time that.
jämt när närhelst varje gång
Every time that.

where /wɛə/ /wɛɚ/ /ʍɛə/ /ʍɛɚ/ adv
varifrån
var vart
Interrogative adverb, used in either a direct or indirect question: in, at or to what place.
där var
(fused relative) The place in, at or to which.

where /wɛə/ /wɛɚ/ /ʍɛə/ /ʍɛɚ/ conjunction
var där vart dit
In, at or to which place or situation.
vartän
In, at or to any place (that); wherever; anywhere.
var
In a position, case, etc. in which; if.
medan
While on the contrary; although; whereas.

where are we phraseologicalUnit
var är vi?
What is our current location?

where are we going phraseologicalUnit
var går vi?
where are we going?

where are you phraseologicalUnit
var är du? var äru
where are you? (used over the phone or while texting, for example)

where are you from phraseologicalUnit
var kommer du ifrån? varifrån kommer du? varifrån är du?
In which country or region were you born or raised?

where are your parents phraseologicalUnit
var är dina föräldrar?
where are your parents?

where can I find a hotel phraseologicalUnit
var kan jag hitte ett hotell
Please direct me to a hotel.

where do you live phraseologicalUnit
var bor du?
Used to ask where the person lives.

where does this bus go phraseologicalUnit
vart kör denna buss?
Used to ask where the bus is going.

where does this train go phraseologicalUnit
vart går detta tåg?
Used to ask where the train is going.

where is the toilet phraseologicalUnit
var finns toaletten? var är toaletten?

where there is a will there is a way /wɛə-/ /wɛɚ-/ /ʍɛə ˌðɛəɹ ɪz ə ˈwɪl ðɛəɹ ɪz ə ˈweɪ/ /ʍɛɚ ˌðɛɚ ɪz ə ˈwɪl ðɛɚ ɪz ə ˈweɪ/ proverb
att vilja är att kunna finns det hjärterum så finns det stjärterum viljan kan berg
If someone wants or wills something strongly enough, a way can be found to make it happen.

where there's smoke, there's fire proverb
ingen rök utan eld
(UK, US, Australia, Canada, NZ) If there is a hint of something occurring it could indeed be true, but such rumors should be taken with a grain of salt.

whereabouts /ˈ(h)wɛəɹəˌbaʊts/ /ˌ(h)wɛəɹəˈbaʊts/ whereabouts n
vistelseort
(with a possessive) Location; where something is situated.

whereafter /wɛəɹˈæftə(ɹ)/ /wɛəɹˈɑːftə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛəɹˈæftə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛəɹˈɑːftə(ɹ)/ adv
varefter
(formal) After which time or event.

whereas /(h)wɛɹˈæz/ /weəɹˈæz/ /wɛː(ɹ)ˈaz/ conjunction
medan samtidigt som
In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.
alldenstund emedan enär
(mostly, law) It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used to begin recitals; sometimes emboldened or emphasized as a signifier.)

whereat /wɛəɹˈæt/ conjunction
varpå
At which, or toward which.

whereby /wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ adv
varmed
By which.

wherefore /ˈwɛə(ɹ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɛə(ɹ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɜːɹˌfɔːɹ/ conjunction
varför
(archaic) Because of which.

wherefrom adv
varifrån
(archaic) from which; whence

whereinto adv
vartill
Into which.

whereof /(h)wɛɹˈʌv/ /wɛəɹˈɒv/ conjunction
varav
(formal) Of what.
(formal) Of which.
(formal) Of whom.

whereon adv
varpå
(archaic) On which, on what.

whereover conjunction
varutöver
(archaic) Over what.

whereto adv
vart vartill
(archaic, interrogative) To what; to which place, whither?

whereunder adv
engligt vilket
(archaic) Under which or what.

whereupon /ˌ(h)wɛrəˈpɑn/ /ˌ(h)wɛrəˈpɔn/ /ˌwɛərəˈpɒn/ conjunction
därefter efteråt varefter varpå
After which, in consequence.

wherewith /wɛəˈwɪð/ /wɛɚˈwɪð/ /wɛɚˈwɪθ/ /ʍɛɚˈwɪð/ /ʍɛɚˈwɪθ/ adv
varmed
(archaic) With which; with what.

wherewithal /ˈwɛə.wɪ.ðɔːl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.ðɑl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.ðɔl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.θɑl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.θɔl/ wherewithals n
varmed
The ability and means required to accomplish some task.

whet /ˈwɛt/ /ˈʍɛt/ [ˈwɛ(ʔ)t̚] [ˈʍɛ(ʔ)t̚] v
skärpa fila slipa
(transitive) To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.

whether /ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɛðə(ɹ)/ conjunction
huruvida om ifall
Without a correlative, introduces a simple indirect question.
huruvida om vare sig
Introduces a disjunctive adverbial clause qualifying the main clause (with correlative or).

whetstone /wɛtstəʊn/ /ˈwɛtˌstoʊn/ /ˈʍɛtˌstoʊn/ [ˈwɛʔˌstoʊn] [ˈʍɛʔˌstoʊn] whetstones n
slipsten brynsten bryne hen
A sharpening stone; a hard stone or piece of synthetically bonded hard minerals that has been formed with at least one flat surface, used to sharpen or hone an edged tool.

whey /hweɪ/ /weɪ/ wheys n
vassla vassle
The liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained in the process of making cheese.

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ determiner
vilken vilket vilka
(interrogative) What, of those mentioned or implied.
vilken som vilka vilket
(relative, formal, _, outside certain phrases) Designates the one(s) previously mentioned.

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ pronoun
vilken vilket vilka
(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).
som vilken vilka vilket
(relative, mostly, archaic) Used of people (now generally who, whom, that; which remains possible with words also referred to by it like baby, child).

which one pronoun
vilken

whichever /wɪt͡ʃˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃˈɛvɚ/ determiner
vilken vilket

while /waɪl/ /ʍaɪl/ conjunction
medan
During the same time that.
fastän
Although.

while /waɪl/ /ʍaɪl/ whiles n
stund tag
An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

while away v
fördriva
(transitive) To spend (time) idly but pleasantly

while one is at it conjunction
när man ändå håller på när man ändå är igång

whim /(h)wɪm/ whims n
nyck infall
A fanciful impulse, or sudden change of idea.

whimbrel /ˈʍɪmbɹɜl/ whimbrels n
småspov
A large migratory wading bird, Numenius phaeopus, of the family Scolopacidae, with a long downcurved bill.

whimsical /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ more whimsical most whimsical adj
besynnerlig underlig egendomlig konstig märklig
Given to whimsy.

whimsically more whimsically most whimsically adv
besynnerlig
in a whimsical manner

whinchat whinchats n
buskskvätta
A small Old World songbird, Saxicola rubetra, that feeds on insects.

whinge /(h)wɪnd͡ʒ/ whinges n
gnälla klaga
(UK, AU, NZ, Irish) A peevish complaint.

whiny /ˈwaɪni/ whinier whiniest adj
gnällig

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ whips n
piska
A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.
inpiskare
(politics) A member of a political party who is in charge of enforcing the party's policies in votes.

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ v
piska
(transitive) To hit with a whip.
(transitive, by extension) To hit with any flexible object.
vispa
(transitive) To mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food.

whip up v
piska upp
(transitive) To arouse or excite.

whiplash /ˈwɪp.ˌlæʃ/ /ˈʍɪp.ˌlæʃ/ whiplashes n
pisksnärt pisksnärtsskada whiplashskada
(countable) The lash of a whip.
pisksnärt
An injury to the upper spine connected to a violent jerk of the head in either a backward or forward or side to side direction, resembling the motion of a whip.

whipped cream whipped creams n
vispgrädde
Thick cream that has had air incorporated into it by rapid beating.

whippersnapper /ˈwɪpəˌsnæpə/ /ˈʍɪpəɹˌsnæpəɹ/ whippersnappers n
flicksnärta pojkspoling snorvalp
(colloquial, dated) A young and cheeky or presumptuous person; often with a connotation of ignorance via inexperience. [from 1670s]

whipping boy whipping boys n
strykgosse strykpojke
(transferred sense) Someone punished for the errors of others.

whipping cream whipping creams n
vispgrädde
thick cream with a high butterfat content, which is suitable for whipping.

whippoorwill /ˈwɪp.əˌwɪl/ /ˈwɪp.ɚˌwɪl/ /ˈʍɪp.ɚˌwɪl/ whippoorwills n
skriknattskärra
The distinctive call of the above bird.

whipsaw whipsaws n
kransåg
A rip saw often operated by two people.

whipstaff /ˈwɪpstɑːf/ /ˈʍɪpstɑːf/ whipstaffs whipstaves n
kullerstock
(nautical) A bar, going through the poopdeck, attached orthogonally to the tiller for steering a ship.

whirl /(h)wɝl/ /wɜːl/ /ʍɜːl/ /ˈʍɪɾ(ə̯)l/ v
snurra virvla
(intransitive) To rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly.

whirlpool /ˈhwɝlpul/ /ˈwɜːlpuːl/ /ˈwɝlpul/ whirlpools n
strömvirvel
A swirling body of water.

whirlwind /ˈ(h)wɝlwɪnd/ /ˈwɜːlwɪnd/ whirlwinds n
virvelvind
A violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air. It usually has a rapid progressive motion.

whisk /(h)wɪsk/ whisks n
svep viftning
A quick, light sweeping motion.
visp
A kitchen utensil, now usually made from stiff wire loops fixed to a handle (and formerly of twigs), used for whipping (or a mechanical device with the same function).
borste
A bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush.

whisk /(h)wɪsk/ v
vispa
(transitive) In cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream.

whisker /wɪskə(ɹ)/ /ʍɪskə(ɹ)/ whiskers n
morrhår
One of the long, projecting hairs growing at the sides of the mouth of a cat, or other animal.
hårsmån
(colloquial) The (very small) distance between two things.

whiskered tern whiskered terns n
skäggtärna
Chlidonias hybrida, a species of tern in the family Laridae.

whiskey /ˈwɪski/ /ˈʍɪski/ whiskeys whiskies n
whisky visky
(Ireland, US, England) A drink of whiskey.

whiskey dick n
vinballe
(idiomatic, slang) Impotence caused by heavy drinking.

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspə/ /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ whispers n
viskning
The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords.

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspə/ /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ v
viska
(transitive, obsolete) To address in a whisper, or low voice.

whistle /wɪsl̩/ /ʍɪsl̩/ whistles n
visselpipa vissla pipa
A device designed to be placed in the mouth and blown, or driven by steam or some other mechanism, to make a whistling sound.
vissling
An act of whistling.
Any high-pitched sound similar to the sound made by whistling.

whistle /wɪsl̩/ /ʍɪsl̩/ v
vissla
(ambitransitive) To make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. To produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips.
(intransitive) To move in such a way as to create a whistling sound.

whistle-blower whistle-blowers n
visselblåsare
(slang, chiefly, US) One who reports a problem or violation to the authorities; especially, an employee or former employee who reports a violation by an employer.

whistling duck whistling ducks n
visseland
Any bird of the genus Dendrocygna in the family Anatidae, the family of duck, goose and swan.

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ more white most white whiter whitest adj
vit
Bright and colourless; reflecting equal quantities of all frequencies of visible light.
(chiefly, historical) Designated for use by Caucasians.
Pale or pallid, as from fear, illness, etc.
(board games, chess) The standard denomination of the playing pieces of a board game deemed to belong to the white set, no matter what the actual colour.
(politics) Pertaining to constitutional or anti-revolutionary political parties or movements.
vit ljushyad ljushyllt
(sometimes capitalized) Of or relating to Europeans or those of European descent, regardless if their skin has cool or warm undertones.

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ whites n
vitt vit
The color/colour of snow or milk; the colour of light containing equal amounts of all visible wavelengths.
vit
A person of European descent with light-coloured skin.
vita
The albumen of bird eggs (egg white).
(archery) The central part of the butt, which was formerly painted white; the centre of a mark at which a missile is shot.

white Christmas white Christmases n
vit jul
A Christmas Day or Christmas Eve on which there is a ground covering of snow or snowfall.

white as a sheet adj
vit som ett lakan
(simile, said of a human's complexion) Very white or pale, as if suffering from shock.

white blood cell white blood cells n
leukocyt vit blodkropp
(hematology, cytology, immunology) A type of blood cell that is involved with an immune response, or part of the immune system.

white bream white bream white breams n
björkna
A European species of fish in the Cyprinidae family (Blicca bjoerkna, syn. Abramis bjoerkna, Cyprinus bjoerkna).

white cabbage white cabbages n
vitkål
(countable, uncountable) Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba, a cabbage plant with white leaves grown in northern and central Europe.

white chocolate white chocolates n
vit choklad
(uncountable) A food made from cocoa butter, milk, and sugar, having no cocoa solids.

white clover white clovers n
vitklöver
A species of clover, Trifolium repens, native to much of Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia and introduced elsewhere as a pasture crop.

white coffee white coffees n
kaffe med mjölk
(uncountable) Coffee (the drink) with milk added.

white currant /waɪtˈkʌɹənt/ /ˈwaɪtkʌɹənt/ white currants n
vita vinbär
A deciduous shrub, a less sour and colourless cultivar of Ribes rubrum (red currant), though sometimes named Ribes sativum or Ribes silvestre, and sold as a different fruit.
The white translucent edible berry of this bush.

white dwarf white dwarfs n
vit dvärg
(star) A dying star of low or medium mass, more solid and dense but dimmer than the Sun.

white flag white flags n
vit flagga
A flag with a white color, used as a symbol of truce or surrender.

white gold white golds n
vitguld
(countable) Any precious metal alloy consisting of gold and a platinum group metal such as platinum or palladium or other white metal such as nickel.

white goods n
vitvara
The large household appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washing machines and driers as a group.

white goosefoot n
svinmålla
Chenopodium album, probably native to Europe, now widely cultivated.

white hole white holes n
vitt hål
(astrophysics) A theoretically possible, but physically highly unlikely, singularity from which matter and energy are able to escape but unable to enter; the antithesis of a black hole.

white lead n
blyvitt
A basic lead carbonate formerly widely used for a white pigment in paint.

white lie white lies n
vit lögn
(idiomatic) A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to choose one's battles.

white magic n
vit magi
(idiomatic) Magic derived from good or benign forces, as distinct from evil or malevolent forces; or magic performed with the intention of doing good or giving aid.

white man's burden n
den vite mannens börda
The supposed responsibility of European people to govern and care for their colonial subjects.

white mustard n
vitsenap
Sinapis alba, an annual mustard of the family Brassicaceae.

white noise n
vitt brus
(physics) A random signal (or process) with a flat power spectral density; a signal with a power spectral density that has equal power in any band, at any centre frequency, having a given bandwidth.

white paper white papers n
vitbok
(management, marketing) A factual write-up of something, specifically devoid of the appearance of marketing.
(British, Ireland, European Union, government, politics) A parliamentary document announcing government policy.

white pepper white peppers n
vitpeppar
A spice consisting of the light-colored seed of the black pepper fruit without the dark-colored pulp and skin. Used as a spice in light colored foods such as cream sauces.

white phosphorus n
vit fosfor
(chemistry) The most common allotrope of phosphorus; a yellow-white waxy solid that is insoluble in water and spontaneously combusts on exposure to air to form clouds of phosphorus pentoxide; used as a military smokescreen and as an incendiary weapon.

white rhinoceros white rhinoceros white rhinoceroses n
trubbnoshörning
An African species of rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum).

white spirit n
lacknafta
A transparent liquid derived from paraffin, used as a solvent in painting and decorating.

white stork /waɪt stɔɹk/ /waɪt stɔːk/ white storks n
vit stork
A large wading bird, Ciconia ciconia, that winters in Africa and breeds in Europe; in European folklore, it delivers babies.

white supremacist white supremacists n
vit makt-anhängare
An advocate of white supremacy, a person who believes that the white race is inherently superior to other races and that white people should have control over people of other races.

white supremacy n
vit makt vit överhöghet
The ideology which holds that the white race is superior to all others.

white tie n
frack
The most formal kind of eveningwear for men, consisting of an evening tailcoat, trousers with strips of braid down the side seams, white stiff-fronted shirt, white bow tie and waistcoat with or without sash.

white trash n
WT
(US, idiomatic, pejorative, ethnic slur, offensive) A poorly educated white person or, collectively, white people of low social status and often regarded as lazy, irresponsible, incompetent, etc.

white truffle white truffles n
albatryffel vit tryffel
A truffle of species Tuber magnatum, most commonly from the Piedmont region of Italy, lighter in color than black truffles, similarly prized as a culinary ingredient.

white wagtail white wagtails n
sädesärla
a small passerine bird in the wagtail family Motacillidae (Motacilla alba).

white water n
forsar skum
Any turbulent or frothy water as found in river rapids or surf.
turbulens
(figuratively) Turbulent conditions.

white willow white willows n
vitpil
A willow native to Europe and western Asia (Salix alba).

white wine white wines n
vitvin vitt vin
Light-coloured wine (usually yellow with a hint of green but not pink).

white-backed black tit white-backed black tits n
vitryggig mes
Melaniparus leuconotus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

white-beaked dolphin white-beaked dolphins n
vitnos
A marine mammal belonging to the family Delphinidae (dolphins) in the suborder Odontoceti (toothed whales), Lagenorhynchus albirostris.

white-bellied tit white-bellied tits n
vitbukig mes
Melaniparus albiventris, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

white-billed diver white-billed divers n
vitnäbbad islom
Gavia adamsii, the largest member of the loon or diver family, having a black head, white underparts and checkered black-and-white mantle.

white-blue-white flag white-blue-white flags n
vit-blå-vit flagga
(neologism) A symbol of opposition to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine that has been used by Russian anti-war protester, as well as a symbol of opposition to the current government of Russia, by several personal internet accounts.

white-browed tit white-browed tits n
vitbrynad mes
Poecile superciliosus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

white-eyed gull white-eyed gulls n
vitögd mås
Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus, a small gull that is endemic to the Red Sea.

white-fronted tit white-fronted tits n
vitpannad mes
Sittiparus semilarvatus', a small bird of the tit family Paridae

white-haired adj
vithårig
Having white hair, especially from old age.

white-headed duck white-headed ducks n
kopparand
Oxyura leucocephala, an arctic sea bird in the family Anatidae

white-naped crane white-naped cranes n
glasögontrana
Antigone vipio, a bird of the crane (Gruidae) family

white-naped tit white-naped tits n
vitnackad mes
Machlolophus nuchalis, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

white-rumped sandpiper white-rumped sandpipers n
vitgumpsnäppa
A type of sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis).

white-tailed deer white-tailed deer n
vitsvanshjort
A medium-sized deer found throughout most of North and Central America and northern portions of South America; Odocoileus virginianus.

white-tailed eagle white-tailed eagles n
havsörn
A sea-eagle with a distinctive white tail; (Haliaeetus albicilla).

white-tailed lapwing white-tailed lapwings n
sumpvipa
Vanellus leucurus, a marshland bird species of central Asia.

white-tailed ptarmigan white-tailed ptarmigans n
vitstjärtad ripa
The smallest bird in the grouse family, Lagopus leucura.

white-throated dipper white-throated dippers n
strömstare
Cinclus cinclus, an aquatic passerine bird found in Europe, Middle East, Central Asia and the Indian Subcontinent.

white-throated robin white-throated robins n
vitstrupig näktergal
Irania gutturalis, a flycatcher breeding in western Asia and overwinters in East Africa

white-throated sparrow white-throated sparrows n
vitstrupig sparv
Zonotrichia albicollis, a passerine bird in the passerine family Passerellidae.

white-winged black tit white-winged black tits n
vitvingad mes
Melaniparus leucomelas, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

white-winged tern white-winged terns n
vitvingad tärna
Chlidonias leucopterus, a species of tern in the family Laridae.

whitebeam /ˈwaɪtˌbim/ /ˈwaɪtˌbiːm/ whitebeams n
vitoxel
Any of various deciduous trees of the genus Sorbus subg. Aria (now Aria edulis), native to Eurasia, especially common whitebeam.

whiteboard /ˈwaɪtbɔɹd/ /ˈwaɪtbɔːd/ whiteboards n
skrivtavla vit tavla whiteboard
(by extension, computing) A collaborative tool allowing several users to write and draw on the same shared display.

whitefly whiteflies n
mjöllus
Any of various small insects of the family Aleyrodidae that have long wings, and a white body; often a garden pest

whiten /ˈ(h)waɪ̯.tən/ [ˈ(h)waɪ̯tn̩] [ˈ(h)waɪ̯ʔn̩] v
bleka vit vitna
(ergative) (To cause) to become white or whiter; to bleach or blanch.

whiteness /ˈwaɪtnəs/ /ˈʍaɪtnəs/ whitenesses n
vithet
The state or quality of being white (all senses).

whiteout whiteouts n
flatljus snörök
Any weather condition in which visibility and contrast are severely reduced by snow or sand causing the horizon and physical features of the terrain to disappear.

whitewall whitewalls n
(vit) däcksida
A tyre/tire with white sidewalls.

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ v
vitmena
To paint over with a lime and water mixture so as to brighten up a wall or fence.
kalka vitkalka vitmena
(figurative) To cover over errors or bad actions.

whitewater rafting n
forsränning
Traveling by raft through a section of a river which is churning with rapids, as for sport or adventurism.

whither /ˈwɪðə/ /ˈwɪðɚ/ /ˈʍɪðə/ /ˈʍɪðɚ/ adv
vart varthän vartill
(archaic, formal, poetic, or, literary) To what place.

whiting /ˈwaɪtɪŋ/ /ˈʍaɪtɪŋ/ whiting whitings n
vitling
A fish, Merlangius merlangus (family Gadidae), similar to cod, found in the North Atlantic; English whiting (US).

whitish /ˈwaɪtɪʃ/ /ˈʍaɪtɪʃ/ more whitish most whitish adj
vitaktig
Somewhat white, pale or almost white.

whittle /ˈwɪtəl/ /ˈʍɪtəl/ v
tälja karva
(transitive, or, intransitive) To cut or shape wood with a knife.

who /hu/ /huː/ pronoun
vem som vilka
(fused relative, archaic, or, marginal) Whoever, he who, they who.

who are you phraseologicalUnit
vem är du?
Asks the interlocutor for their identification

who are you and what have you done with someone phraseologicalUnit
vem är du och vad har du gjort med någon
(colloquial, rhetorical question) Said to express surprise due to a perceived drastic change of behaviour of a person.

who knows phraseologicalUnit
vem vet
vem vet?
A rhetorical question asked to show that the person asking it neither knows the answer nor knows who might.

who watches the watchers phraseologicalUnit
vem vaktar väktarna
Indicating concern as to whether those responsible for monitoring the behavior of others are themselves held accountable.

who would have thunk it /ˈhuː wʊd həv ˈθʌŋk ɪt/ phraseologicalUnit
vem kunde ha anat
(colloquial, sometimes, sarcastic) A rhetorical question used to express incredulity: who would have guessed it?; who would have thought that would happen?

who's asking phraseologicalUnit
vem frågar
(defensively) Used to ask a stranger asking a question to identify themselves

whoa /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ /ʍoʊ/ /ʍəʊ/ interjection
ptrr sakta i backarna
Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down.
oj då
An expression of surprise.

whodunit /ˌhuːˈdʌn.ɪt/ whodunits n
deckare kriminalroman kriminalfilm
A novel or drama concerning a crime (usually a murder) in which a detective follows clues to determine the perpetrator.

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ [hoʊɫ] [hɒʊɫ] [həʊɫ] more whole most whole wholer wholest adj
hel
Entire, undivided.

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ [hoʊɫ] [hɒʊɫ] [həʊɫ] more whole most whole adv
helt
(colloquial) In entirety; entirely; wholly.

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ [hoʊɫ] [hɒʊɫ] [həʊɫ] wholes n
helhet
Something complete, without any parts missing.

whole milk whole milks n
standardmjölk
Milk from which none of its constituents (e.g. fat) has been removed.

whole shebang whole shebangs n
allt hela klabbet hela rasket rubb
(idiomatic, with "the") Everything; the entire thing.

wholegrain wholegrains n
fullkorn fullkorns-
A cereal grain that contains cereal germ, endosperm, and bran, in contrast to refined grains, which retain only the endosperm.

wholehearted /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː(ɹ)t.əd/ more wholehearted most wholehearted adj
helhjärtad
Having no reservations; showing unconditional and enthusiastic support.

wholeheartedly /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː(ɹ)t.ɪd.li/ more wholeheartedly most wholeheartedly adv
helhjärtat
In a wholehearted manner; enthusiastically; without reserve.

wholemeal /ˈhoʊlmiːl/ [ˈhɔʊɫmiəɫ] wholemeals n
fullkornsvetemjöl
Whole-wheat flour.

wholemeal bread wholemeal breads n
fullkornsbröd
(cuisine) Bread made from wholemeal flour, having had none of the bran or germ removed.

wholesale /ˈhoʊlseɪl/ wholesales n
grosshandel grossistverksamhet partihandel
(business) The sale of products, often in large quantities, to retailers or other merchants.

wholesaler wholesalers n
grosshandlare grossist partihandlare
A person or company that buys merchandise from manufacturers, importers, or distributors and resells the merchandise to retail businesses and to business and institutional end users.

wholesome /ˈhol.səm/ more wholesome most wholesome wholesomer wholesomest adj
hälsosam sund helylle nyttig
Promoting good physical health and well-being.
helylle
Favourable to morals, religion or prosperity; sensible; conducive to good; salutary; promoting virtue or being virtuous.
sund hälsosam nyttig
Marked by wholeness; sound and healthy.

whom /huːm/ pronoun
som vilka vilken vilket
As the object of a preposition.
(relative) Used to refer to a previously mentioned person or people.
(fused relative, archaic, _, outside set patterns) The person(s) whom; whomever.
vem som vilka vilken vilket
As the object of a verb.
vem vilka
(interrogative) What person or people; which person or people.

whoopee cushion whoopee cushions n
pruttkudde
An inflatable bag containing a valve at its neck that retains the air in the bag until pressure is put on it (usually by someone unintentionally sitting on it after it has been placed on a chair by someone else as a practical joke), when the air is expelled with a sound similar to that of someone farting (breaking wind).

whooper swan /ˈhuːpə(ɹ) swɒn/ whooper swans n
sångsvan
A species of swan, Cygnus cygnus, of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

whoopie cushion whoopie cushions n
pruttkudde

whooping cough /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɒf/ /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɔf/ /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɔːf/ /ˈwʊpɪŋ ˌkɔf/ whooping coughs n
kikhosta
(disease) A contagious disease of the respiratory system that usually affects children caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, the advanced stage of which is characterised by spasms of coughing followed by a whooping sound during the intake of breath.

whooping crane whooping cranes n
trumpetartrana
Grus americana, a species of crane native to North America.

whoops-a-daisy interjection
ojsan hoppsan
(informal) Used to acknowledge a mistake.

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hoʊ/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊə/ /hʊɹ/ whores n
hora luder slampa

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hoʊ/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊə/ /hʊɹ/ v
hora
(intransitive, vulgar) To prostitute oneself.

whoremonger /ˈhɔɹˌmɑŋ.ɡɚ/ /ˈhɔɹˌmʌŋ.ɡɚ/ /ˈhɔːˌmʌŋ.ɡə/ whoremongers n
torsk sexköpare
(British, vulgar) A frequent customer of whores.
hallick kopplare sutenör
(British, vulgar) A procurer of whores; a pimp.

whoreson /ˈhɔɹ.sən/ /ˈhɔːsən/ whoresons n
horunge

whorish /ˈhɔɹɪʃ/ more whorish most whorish adj
horaktig
(vulgar) Resembling or befitting a whore.

whorl /(h)wɔː(ɹ)l/ /(h)wɜː(ɹ)l/ whorls n
sländtrissa trissa
A flywheel, a weight attached to a spindle. [from c. 1460]

whose /huːz/ determiner
vems
(interrogative) Of whom, belonging to whom; which person's or people's.
vars
(relative) Of whom, belonging to whom.
(relative) Of which, belonging to which.

why /waɪ/ /ʍaɪ/ adv
varför
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.

why /waɪ/ /ʍaɪ/ why's whys n
därför varför
Reason.

why not adv
varför inte
Why is that not true?
(rhetorical) Used to state that one has no objection to and approves of a proposal.
(rhetorical) Used to introduce a proposal.

wick /wɪk/ wicks n
veke
A bundle, twist, braid, or woven strip of cord, fabric, fibre, or other porous material in a candle, oil lamp, kerosene heater, or the like, that draws up liquid fuel, such as melted tallow, wax, or the oil, delivering it to the base of the flame for conversion to gases and burning; any other length of material burned for illumination in small successive portions.

wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ more wicked most wicked wickeder wickedest adj
elak syndig
Evil or mischievous by nature.
fet grym
(slang) Excellent; awesome; masterful.

wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ adv
fett grymt
(slang, New England, British) Very, extremely.

wickerwork wickerworks n
flätverk korgarbete
A thing or things made of wicker.

wide /waɪd/ /wɑed/ wider widest adj
vid bred
Having a large physical extent from side to side.

wide open more wide open most wide open wider open widest open adj
vidöppen
completely open
unsettled or unresolved
vulnerable or unprotected
laglös vild
having no laws or law enforcement

wide-angle wider-angle widest-angle adj
vidvinkel
(cinematography, photography) Of or pertaining to a short focal length lens that has an angle of view greater than about 70°; of or pertaining to an image produced with such a lens.

wide-angle lens wide-angle lenses n
vidvinkellins
(photography) A short focal length lens having a wide field of view.

wide-eyed more wide-eyed most wide-eyed adj
storögd
(by extension) Astonished or surprised.

widely /ˈwaɪdli/ more widely most widely widelier wideliest adv
vitt
In a wide manner; across a wide area.
allmänt
(figurative) Commonly; generally; to a great degree.

widen /ˈwaɪdən/ v
vidga
(intransitive) To become wide or wider.
(transitive) To make wide or wider.
utvidga utöka vidga
(transitive) To broaden or extend in scope or range.

widespread /ˈwaɪdˌspɹɛd/ /ˌwaɪdˈspɹɛd/ more widespread most widespread widerspread widestspread adj
utbredd omfattande
Affecting a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.

widow /ˈwɪd.oʊ/ /ˈwɪd.əʊ/ widows n
änka
A woman whose spouse has died (and who has not remarried); a woman in relation to her late spouse; feminine of widower.
(typography) A single line of type that ends a paragraph, carried over to the next page or column.
gräsänka
(informal, in combination) A woman whose husband is often away pursuing a sport, etc.

widower /ˈwɪdoʊɚ/ widowers n
änkling änkeman
A man whose spouse has died (and who has not remarried); a man in relation to his late spouse; masculine of widow. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

widowhood widowhoods n
änkestånd
The state or period of being a widow or widower.

width /ˈwɪdθ/ /ˈwɪtθ/ /ˈwɪθ/ [wɪd̪θ] widths n
bredd
The measurement of the extent of something from side to side.

wield /wiːld/ v
svinga hantera
To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.

wiener /ˈwiːnə(ɹ)/ wieners n
frankfurterkorv
snopp pillesnopp
(North America, colloquial) The penis.

wife /waɪf/ wives n
fru hustru maka
A married woman, especially in relation to her spouse.

wife carrying n
kärringbärning kärringkånk
A Scandinavian sport in which men carry women through an obstacle course.

wig /wɪɡ/ wigs n
peruk
A head of real or synthetic hair worn on the head to disguise baldness, for cultural or religious reasons, for fashion, or by actors to help them better resemble the character they are portraying.

wiggle /ˈwɪɡəl/ v
vicka
(transitive, intransitive) To move with irregular, back and forward or side to side motions; To shake or jiggle.

wiggle room n
svängrum
(informal) The opportunity to make alternative decisions or to pursue other courses of action, especially any involving only minor changes to one's present situation or course.

wight /waɪt/ wights n
varelse
(archaic) A living creature, especially a human being.

wigmaker wigmakers n
perukmakare perukmakerska
A person who makes wigs.

wigwam /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/ wigwams n
wigwam
A dwelling having an arched framework overlaid with bark, hides, or mats, used by Native Americans in the northeastern United States.

wiki /ˈwiːki/ /ˈwɪki/ wikis n
wiki
A collaborative website which can be directly edited merely by using a web browser, often by anyone with access to it.

wikify /ˈwɪkifaɪ/ v
wikifiera
(transitive) To make into a wiki, or to use a wiki approach for.

wilco /ˈwɪl.koʊ/ /ˈwɪl.kəʊ/ interjection
ska ske
(radio communications) Used to indicate agreement and compliance.

wild /waɪld/ [waɪ̯ɫd] [ˈwaɪ̯.ɫ̩d] wilder wildest adj
vild
Untamed; not domesticated; specifically, in an unbroken line of undomesticated animals (as opposed to feral, referring to undomesticated animals whose ancestors were domesticated).
Raucous, unruly, or licentious.

wild ass /waɪld ˈæs/ wild asses n
vildåsna
Any of several wild equine mammals closely related to donkey, endemic to Asia and northeast Africa.

wild boar /ˈwaɪld ˈboɹ/ /ˈwaɪld ˈbɔː/ wild boar wild boars n
vildsvin
A wild swine native to Eurasia and North Africa, Sus scrofa, now widely distributed elsewhere and ancestor of most domestic pig breeds.

wild card wild cards n
joker
(card games) A card that can be assigned any value or used to substitute for any needed card.

wild cherry wild cherries n
sötkörsbär bigarrå fågelbär
An uncultivated cherry tree of species Prunus avium, native to Europe and western Asia.

wild goat wild goats n
vildget
Capra aegagrus, a species or goat believed ancestral to and including the domestic goat.

wild goose wild geese n
vildgås
any of many species of wildlife goose, such as the greylag goose or the Canada goose, whose wedge fly in a wedge or V form, or cuneiform, as opposed to the domesticated goose that would not fly.

wild horse wild horses n
vildhäst
A member of the species Equus ferus, sometimes excluding the domesticated horse.
A feral horse.

wild rice wild rices n
vildris
Any one of the four species of grasses which form the genus Zizania, which have edible grains and edible stems.

wild service tree wild service trees n
tyskoxel
A tree with edible fruit, Sorbus torminalis, native to central and southern Europe and neighboring parts of Asia and Africa.

wild strawberry wild strawberries n
smultron
A berry of such a plant.

wildcard wildcards n
jokertecken
(computing) A character that takes the place of any other character or string that is not known or specified.

wildcat /ˈwaɪ.əldˌkæt/ /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/ [ˈwaɪ.əlʔˌkæt] wildcats n
vildkatt
(UK) Felis silvestris, a common small Old World wild cat somewhat larger than a house cat.

wildcat strike /ˈwaɪ.əldˌkæt ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈwaɪldˌkæt ˈstɹaɪk/ wildcat strikes n
vild strejk
(organized labour) A labour strike that has not been authorized by the leaders of a trade union.

wilderness /-nɪs/ /ˈwɪldənəs/ /ˈwɪldɚnəs/ wildernesses n
vildmark ödemark obygd
(uncountable) Uncultivated and unsettled land in its natural state inhabited by wild animals and with vegetation growing wild; (countable) a tract of such land; a waste or wild.

wildfire /ˈwaɪldˌfaɪɚ/ wildfires n
löpeld
A rapidly spreading fire, especially one occurring in a wildland area.

wildlife /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/ n
fauna flora natur vilt
Animals, plants, and fungi, not normally domesticated, often to the exclusion of plants, fungi, fish, insects and other invertebrates, and microscopic plants and animals; hence:

will /wɪl/ [wɪɫ] wills n
vilja önskan
The act of choosing to do something; a person’s conscious intent or volition. [from 10th c.]

will /wɪl/ [wɪɫ] v
komma att komma till att skola tänka vilja
(auxiliary) Used to express the future tense, sometimes with some implication of volition when used in the first person. Compare shall. [from 10th c.]
(auxiliary) To choose or agree to (do something); used to express intention but without any temporal connotations (+ bare infinitive), often in questions and negation. [from 10th c.]
testamentera
(transitive) To exert one's force of will (intention) in order to compel, or attempt to compel, something to happen or someone to do something. [from 10th c.]

will o' the wisp /ˌwɪləðəˈwɪsp/ will o' the wisps n
irrbloss lyktgubbe
(British, _, folklore) A flickering light or lantern, especially over bogs, swamps or marshes, held by a supernatural creature who uses it to lure travelers at night to their demise.
bländverk
(idiomatic) A delusionary or otherwise unachievable goal that one feels compelled to pursue.

will you marry me phraseologicalUnit
vill du gifta dig med mig?
Used to propose marriage to someone

will-less adj
viljelös
Of a person, lacking volition, not exercising one's will.

willie wagtail willie wagtails n
ärlesolfjäderstjärt
An Australian bird, Rhipidura leucophrys.

willing /ˈwɪlɪŋ/ more willing most willing adj
villig
Ready to do something that is not (can't be expected as) a matter of course.

willingly /ˈwɪlɪŋli/ more willingly most willingly adv
gärna
Of one’s own free will; freely and spontaneously.

willlessness n
viljelöshet
The state or condition of being willless.

willow /ˈwɪl.əʊ/ /ˈwɪloʊ/ willows n
vide pil
The wood of these trees.

willow grouse willow grouses n
dalripa
Lagopus lagopus, a medium-sized bird in the grouse family.

willow tit willow tits n
talltita
A passerine bird of the tit family (Poecile montanus).

willow warbler willow warblers n
lövsångare
Phylloscopus trochilus, common species of Eurasiafrican leaf warbler

willpower /ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/ willpowers n
viljestyrka
The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.

willy /ˈwɪli/ willies n
snopp
(hypocoristic, slang, UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, South Africa) the penis.

willy-nilly /ˌ(ˈ)wɪliˈnɪli/ more willy-nilly most willy-nilly adv
nolens volens
Whether desired or not; without regard for the consequences or the wishes of those affected; whether willingly or unwillingly.
på måfå
(idiomatic) Seemingly at random; haphazardly.

wilt /wɪlt/ v
vissna
(intransitive) To fatigue; to lose strength; to flag.
(transitive) To cause to fatigue; to exhaust.

wily /ˈwaɪ.li/ more wily most wily wilier wiliest adj
slug illistig lömsk
Sly, cunning, full of tricks.

wimp /wɪmp/ wimps n
fjant mes
(pejorative, slang) Someone who lacks confidence or courage, is weak, ineffectual, irresolute and wishy-washy.

wimpy wimpier wimpiest adj
mesig
(informal) Having the characteristics of a wimp; feeble, indecisive, cowardly.

win /wɪn/ wins n
seger vinst
An individual victory.
femetta fullträff triumf
(slang) A feat carried out successfully; a victorious achievement.
vinning vinst
(obsolete) Gain; profit; income.

win /wɪn/ v
vinna segra
(transitive, intransitive) To reach some destination or object, despite difficulty or toil (now usually intransitive, with preposition or locative adverb).
(transitive) To triumph or achieve victory in (a game, a war, etc.).
vinna
(transitive) To obtain (someone) by wooing; to make an ally or friend of (frequently with over).

win out v
segra
To be victorious. Usually of emotions and human qualities.

winch /wɪnt͡ʃ/ winches n
vinsch
(nautical) A hoisting machine used for loading or discharging cargo, or for hauling in lines. (FM 55-501).
A wince (machine used in dyeing or steeping cloth).

winch /wɪnt͡ʃ/ v
vinscha
To use a winch

wind /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈwɪnd/ winds n
vind blåst
(countable, uncountable) Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.
(philosophy, alchemy) One of the four elements of the ancient Greeks and Romans; air.
fis vind
(uncountable, colloquial) Flatus.
blåsa
A direction from which the wind may blow; a point of the compass; especially, one of the cardinal points.

wind /waɪnd/ v
rulla upp vinda
(transitive) To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something.
skruva upp vrida upp
(transitive) To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock.
nysta
(transitive) To entwist; to enfold; to encircle.
slingra
(intransitive) To travel in a way that is not straight.

wind /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈwɪnd/ v
vind blåst blåsa
(transitive) To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
fis vind
(transitive) To expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate.

wind chime wind chimes n
vindspel
A set of decorative metallic or wooden tubular bells that sound when blown by the wind.

wind chimes /ˈwɪnd.t͡ʃaɪms/ n
vindspel
(musical instruments) A chime constructed from tubes, rods, bells, etc. made of wood, glass, metal or ceramic, suspended outside a building in such a way that they tinkle pleasantly when moved by the wind.

wind farm /ˈwɪndfɑːm/ /ˈwɪndˌfɑɹm/ wind farms n
vindkraftspark
A collection of wind turbines, especially a large-scale array, used to generate electricity.

wind instrument wind instruments n
blåsinstrument
(musical instrument) Any musical instrument that produces sound when air flows through it.

wind power n
vindkraft
(physics) Power of the wind.

wind tunnel wind tunnels n
vindtunnel
A test facility through which air is forced in a controlled manner so as to study the effects of flow around airfoils, aircraft, motor cars etc.

wind turbine wind turbines n
vindkraftverk vindturbin
A device for converting wind power into electricity.

windbreak windbreaks n
vindskydd
A sheet or stack of material used to protect people or fire from wind.

windfall /ˈwɪnd.fo(ː)l/ /ˈwɪnd.fɑl/ /ˈwɪnd.fɔl/ /ˈwɪnd.fɔːl/ windfalls n
fallfrukt
A fruit that has fallen from a tree naturally, as from wind.

windlessness n
vindstilla

windmill /ˈwɪnd.mɪl/ windmills n
väderkvarn vindmölla mölla
The structure containing such machinery.

window /ˈwɪndoʊ/ /ˈwɪndə/ /ˈwɪndəʊ/ windows n
fönster glugg ruta vindöga
An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle.
fönster glugg
A period of time when something is available or possible; a limited opportunity.
(graphical user interface) A rectangular area on a computer terminal or screen containing some kind of user interface, displaying the output of and allowing input for one of a number of simultaneously running computer processes.

window box window boxes n
blomlåda
A narrow box filled with earth, placed on a windowsill and used for growing plants.

window cleaner window cleaners n
fönsterputsare
A person whose job is to clean windows.

window frame window frames n
fönsterkarm
The wooden, aluminium or PVC etc. framework around a window

window manager window managers n
fönsterhanterare
(GUI) A piece of software that manages the layout of windows on the user's display.

window screen window screens n
myggfönster
A mesh, made of metal wire, fibreglass, or other synthetic fibre, set in a frame and covering the opening of a window to keep leaves, debris, insects, birds, etc. from entering a building without blocking fresh airflow.

windowless adj
fönsterlös
Having no windows, especially no external windows.

windowpane /ˈwɪndoʊˌpeɪn/ /ˈwɪndəʊˌpeɪn/ windowpanes n
fönsterruta ruta
A piece of glass filling a window or a section of a window

windowsill /ˈwɪndoʊˌsɪl/ /ˈwɪndəʊˌsɪl/ /ˈwɪndəˌsɪl/ windowsills n
fönsterbleck fönsterbräda
(architectural element) The horizontal member protruding from the base of a window frame.

windpipe /ˈwɪndpaɪp/ windpipes n
luftstrupe
The trachea.

windproof more windproof most windproof adj
vindtät
Providing protection from the wind.

windrow /ˈwɪnd.ɹəʊ/ windrows n
hösträng
A row of cut grain or hay allowed to dry in a field.

windshield windshields n
vindruta
(North America) A transparent screen made of glass, located at the front and back of a vehicle in front of its occupants to protect them from the wind force generated by the vehicle's speed and inclement weather.

windshield wiper windshield wipers n
vindrutetorkare
(automobiles, US, Canada) a device used to clear rain and dirt from a windshield; normally a pivoting arm with a rubber blade
(bodybuilding) An exercise where the back is parallel to the ground (lying on it or hanging via the arms from a pull-up bar) and the legs are perpendicular to the floor so that the lower torso with the legs is rotated to target the Musculus obliquus externus abdominis, the Musculus quadratus lumborum and the Musculus rectus abdominis.

windsurfing n
brädsegling vindsurfning
A marine sport in which one stands on a floating board (typically 2 - 3 meters in length) to which a sail is attached. The board is steered by tilting the sail or banking the board. Some windsurfers use large waves to perform jumps and other stunts.

windswept more windswept most windswept adj
vindpinad
Exposed to the winds.

windthrow windthrows n
rotvälta
(forestry) The uprooting and/or overthrowing of a tree caused by the wind

windward /ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪnə(ɹ)d/ adv
lovart
In a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind.

windward /ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪnə(ɹ)d/ n
lovart
The direction from which the wind blows.
The side receiving the wind's force.

windy /ˈwɪndi/ windier windiest adj
blåsig
Accompanied by wind.
Unsheltered and open to the wind.
ihålig tom
Empty and lacking substance.

wine /waɪn/ wines n
vin
An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grape juice, with an ABV ranging from 5.5–16%.
An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting other substances, producing a similar ABV.
vinröd
(uncountable) The color of red wine, a deep reddish purple.

wine /waɪn/ v
dricka vin vina
(intransitive) To drink wine.

wine bottle wine bottles n
vinpava vinflaska
A tall bottle with a long neck, normally made of dark or clear glass, for holding and serving wine.

wine cellar wine cellars n
vinkällare
An underground place for storing wine at a constant temperature.

wine glass wine glasses n
vinglas
A glass vessel, normally with a stem, from which wine is drunk.

wine grape wine grapes n
vindruva
Any variety of grape especially suited for winemaking, to be fermented into alcohol; usually, its suitability has been imparted by selective breeding.

wine list wine lists n
vinlista
A list of wines, usually with a short description, available at e.g. a restaurant or bar.

wineberry wineberries n
vinhallon
The plant Rubus phoenicolasius, the Japanese wineberry.

winemaking winemakings n
vinproduktion
The process of making wine.

wineskin wineskins n
lägel
A bag, traditionally made from the skin of a goat (a goatskin), used for holding and dispensing wine.

winetasting winetastings n
vinprovning
(uncountable) The sensory examination and evaluation of wine.
(countable) An event for the purpose of tasting and evaluating wine.

wing /wi(ː)ŋ/ /wɪŋ/ wings n
vinge flygel
An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly
(aviation) Part of an aircraft that produces the lift for rising into the air.
(sports) A position in several field games on either side of the field.
flygel vinge
A part of something that is lesser in size than the main body, such as an extension from the main building.
A portable shelter consisting of a fabric roof on a frame, like a tent without sides.
flygel flank kant
A faction of a political movement. Usually implies a position apart from the mainstream center position.
stänkskärm vinge
(nautical) That part of the hold or orlop of a vessel which is nearest the sides. In a fleet, one of the extremities when the ships are drawn up in line, or when forming the two sides of a triangle.

wing chair wing chairs n
öronlappsfåtölj
A chair with a high back from which project small side pieces, originally to protect from draught

wing nut wing nuts n
vingmutter
A nut with wing-like projections to provide leverage in turning with thumb and forefinger.

wingbeat wingbeats n
vingslag
A single stroke made in flight by the wings of an animal that flies by beating its wings.

winged /wɪŋ(ɪ)d/ adj
bevingad
Having wings.

winged word /ˌwɪŋd ˈwɜːd/ /ˌwɪŋd ˈwɝd/ winged words n
bevingad
(idiomatic, literary, chiefly, in the plural) A word or statement which is very apt for an occasion, or memorable. [late 16th c.]

winger /ˈwɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪŋ.ɚ/ wingers n
ytter
(sports) An offensive player who plays on either side of the center.

wingless adj
vinglös
Having no, or only rudimentary, wings.

wingspan wingspans n
vingbredd
(usually in singular) The distance from the left wingtip to the right wingtip (of a bird, airplane etc.).

winner /ˈwɪnə/ /ˈwɪnɚ/ winners n
vinnare segrare
One who has won or often wins.
segermål
(sports) A point or goal that wins a competition.

winning /ˈwɪnɪŋ/ more winning most winning winninger winningest adj
segrande vinnande
That constitutes a win.
That leads to success.
Attractive.

winning mentality winning mentalities n
vinnarskalle

winnow /ˈwɪnoʊ/ /ˈwɪnəʊ/ v
sålla
(transitive, figuratively) To separate, sift, analyse, or test by separating items having different values.

winnowing winnowings n
tröska
The act of separating chaff from grain.

winnowing basket winnowing baskets n
kastskovel
A basket used to winnow rice or grain from the chaff.

winnowing fan winnowing fans n
vindsikt
A specially shaped winnowing basket, in which grain is shaken in the process of winnowing, with the shape of the basket allowing the chaff to spill out more readily.

winnowing fork winnowing forks n
kastskovel
A pitchfork used to winnow rice or grain from the chaff.

winnowing shovel winnowing shovels n
kastskovel
A shovel used to winnow rice or grain from the chaff.

winter /ˈwɪntə/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ [ˈwɪntʰɚ] [ˈwɪnɚ] [ˈwɪɾ̃ɚ] winters n
vinter
Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as being from December to February in continental regions of the Northern Hemisphere or the months of June, July, and August in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the time when the sun is lowest in the sky, resulting in short days, and the time of year with the lowest atmospheric temperatures for the region.

winter solstice winter solstices n
vintersolstånd
(astronomy) The moment when the Earth is in that point of its orbit where the northern or southern hemisphere is most inclined away from the sun.

winter sport winter sports n
vintersport
Any sport, originally only played during the winter, that is played on ice or snow.

winter storm /ˈwɪntə(ɹ) stɔːm/ /ˈwɪntɚ stɔɹm/ winter storms n
vinterstorm
A meteorological event in which the dominant varieties of precipitation are forms that only occur at cold temperatures, such as snow or sleet, or a rainstorm in which ground temperatures are cold enough to allow ice to form.

winter swimmer winter swimmers n
vinterbadare
one who participates in winter swimming

winter vomiting disease n
vinterkräksjuka
The gastroenteritic illness caused by noroviruses.

winter white Russian hamster winter white Russian hamsters n
rysk vintervit dvärghamster
Djungarian hamster (Phodopus sungorus)

wintry /ˈwɪnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪnt(ə)ɹɪ/ [ˈwɪɾ̃(ə)ɹi] wintrier wintriest adj
vintrig
Suggestive or characteristic of winter; cold, stormy.

wipe /waɪp/ v
torka torka av
(transitive) To move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (Compare rub.)
radera
(transitive, plumbing) To make (a joint, as between pieces of lead pipe), by surrounding the junction with a mass of solder, applied in a plastic condition by means of a rag with which the solder is shaped by rubbing.

wipe out v
utplåna utrota
(transitive) To destroy (especially, a large number of people or things); to obliterate.
radera sudda sudda bort sudda ut
(transitive) To do away with; to cause to disappear.
(transitive, informal) To bankrupt (a person or company); to empty (a bank account); to erase (a bank balance).
vurpa välta
(intransitive) To crash; to fall over or fall off (especially in board sports such as surfing, skateboarding, etc.).

wipe the floor with someone v
sopa banan med någon
(informal) To be well ahead of someone, or to win a competition by a considerable margin over someone.

wire /waɪ(ə)ɹ/ /waɪə(ɹ)/ /wʌɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ [wäɪɚ] [wəɪɚ] wires n
tråd metalltråd
A piece of such material; a thread or slender rod of metal, a cable.
ledning
A metal conductor that carries electricity.
målsnöre
(sports) A finish line of a racetrack.

wire /waɪ(ə)ɹ/ /waɪə(ɹ)/ /wʌɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ [wäɪɚ] [wəɪɚ] v
fästa ståltråd
To fasten with wire, especially with reference to wine bottles, corks, or fencing.

wire cutters n
avbitartång sidavbitare
A hand tool resembling pliers, intended for cutting wires.

wire recorder wire recorders n
trådspelare
(historical) A device for analogue audio storage made magnetically onto fine steel or stainless steel wire, introduced commercially after World War II primarily for office dictation.

wire stripper wire strippers n
kabelskalare
A small, hand-held device used to strip the electrical insulation from electric wires.

wireless /ˈwaɪ(jə)ɹ.ləs/ /ˈwaɪə.ləs/ adj
trådlös
Not having any wires.

wiretap wiretaps n
telefonavlyssning
A connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations.

wiretap v
telefonavlyssna
To install or to use such a connection.

wiry /ˈwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ wirier wiriest adj
senig
Thin, muscular and flexible.

wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/ wisdoms n
visdom vishet
(uncountable) An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.
(countable) A piece of wise advice.
The discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good.
The ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way, especially to different situations from that in which the knowledge was gained.
The ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding.
(theology) The ability to know and apply spiritual truths.

wisdom tooth wisdom teeth n
visdomstand
(dentistry) One of the four (one upper and one lower on each side) rearmost molars in humans, which typically develop between ages 18-24.

wise /waɪz/ more wise most wise wiser wisest adj
vis klok
Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.

wisent /ˈviːzənt/ /ˈwɪzənt/ wisents n
visent europeisk bison
The European bison, Bison bonasus.

wish /wɪʃ/ wishes n
önskan önskning
The thing desired or longed for.

wish /wɪʃ/ v
önska
(intransitive, followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur.
tillönska
(ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).

wish list wish lists n
önskelista
A list of desired things.

wishbone wishbones n
gaffelben önskeben
A forked bone between the neck and breast of a bird consisting chiefly of the two clavicles fused at their median or lower end, regarded as a lucky charm in some countries.
(American football) A particular kind of offensive formation. See wishbone formation.
(automotive) A suspension component similar in shape to a chicken wishbone.

wishful thinking wishful thinkings n
önsketänkande
(idiomatic, psychology) The illusion that what one would like to be true is actually true.

wishing well wishing wells n
önskebrunn
A well where, traditionally, wishes were thought to be granted, especially if coins were dropped into the water.

wishy-washy /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɑ.ʃi/ /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɒʃ.i/ /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɔ.ʃi/ more wishy-washy most wishy-washy wishy-washier wishy-washiest adj
vacklande
Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, or support; namby-pamby.

wisteria /wɪsˈtiriə/ /wɪsˈtɛriə/ wisterias n
blåregn
Any of several woody climbing vines, of the genus Wisteria, native to the East Asian countries of China, Korea, and Japan and the eastern United States.

wistful /ˈwɪstfəl/ more wistful most wistful adj
vemodig längtansfull
Full of longing or yearning.
melankolisk vemodig
Sad and thoughtful.

wit /wɪt/ v
veta
(ambitransitive, chiefly, archaic) Know, be aware of (constructed with of when used intransitively).

witch /wɪt͡ʃ/ witches n
häxa trollkvinna trollpacka
A person who practices witchcraft.
One who exercises more-than-common power of attraction; a charming or bewitching person.

witch doctor /ˈwɪtʃ ˌdɑktɚ/ /ˈwɪtʃ ˌdɒktə/ witch doctors n
häxdoktor
A person (often male) who is believed to ward off witchcraft and heal through magical powers; a shaman.

witch hazel witch hazels n
trollhassel
(countable) Any of several small deciduous trees, of the genus Hamamelis, having yellow flowers

witch's milk n
häxmjölk
Milk secreted from the breasts of newborn babies.

witch-hunt /ˈwɪtʃhʌnt/ witch-hunts n
häxjakt
(now, chiefly, historical) A search for people believed to be using sorcery or harmful magic, typically in order to persecute or punish them.

witchcraft /ˈwɪt͡ʃkɹæft/ /ˈwɪt͡ʃkɹɑːft/ witchcrafts n
häxeri häxkonst trolldom
The practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.

witches' cauldron witches' cauldrons n
häxkittel
A large mist/smoke-filled black iron pot, stereotypically used by European witches to brew potions and cast spells.

witching hour /ˈwɪt͡ʃɪŋ ˌaʊ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈwɪt͡ʃɪŋ ˌaʊə/ witching hours n
spöktimme spöktimmen
(chiefly, literary, or, poetic) Often preceded by the: midnight, when witches and other supernatural beings were thought to be active, and to which bad luck was ascribed; also (generally) , the middle of the night, when unfortunate things are thought more likely to occur; the dead of night.

with /wəð/ /wəθ/ /wɪi/ /wɪt/ /wɪv/ /wɪð/ /wɪθ/ preposition
med mot
Against.
med
In the company of; alongside, close to; near to.
In addition to; as an accessory to.
In support of.
(obsolete) Using as nourishment; more recently replaced by on.
med medelst
Using as an instrument; by means of.
med genom
Keeping up with; understanding; following along.

with a grain of salt adv
ta med en nypa salt
(idiomatic) With a little common sense and skepticism.

with all due respect
med all aktning för med all respekt
(formal, idiom) A phrase used before disagreeing with someone or saying something they may find offensive, usually considered polite.

with all one's might
av alla krafter för kung och fosterland med all sin kraft

with bated breath /wɪð ˈbeɪtɪd ˈbɹɛθ/
med andan i halsgropen med återhållen andedräkt
(idiomatic) Eagerly; with great anticipation.

with child
med barn
(archaic) Pregnant.

with one voice
i en röst i en ton
(of vocalizing) In unison, together

with pleasure /wəð ˈpleʒ.ə/ /wɪð ˈplɛʒ.ə/ /wɪθ ˈplɛʒ.ɚ/
med glädje gärna med nöje
(idiomatic) Willingly; without argument

withdraw /wɪðˈdɹɑ/ /wɪðˈdɹɔ/ /wɪðˈdɹɔː/ /wɪθˈdɹɑ/ /wɪθˈdɹɔ/ /wɪθˈdɹɔː/ v
dra in dra tillbaka återta
To take away or take back (something previously given or permitted); to remove, to retract.
ta ut
(banking, finance) To extract (money) from a bank account or other financial deposit.
dra sig undan
To stop talking to or interacting with other people and start thinking thoughts not related to what is happening.

withdrawal /wɪðˈdɹɔː(ə)l/ /wɪðˈdɹɔːɹəl/ /wɪθˈdɹɔː(ə)l/ /wɪθˈdɹɔːɹəl/ /ˈwɪθˌdɹɔːl/ withdrawals n
uttag
Receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them. Usually refers to money.
abstinens
A type of metabolic shock the body undergoes when a substance (such as a drug) on which a patient is dependent is withheld.
utträde
An act of withdrawing or a state of being withdrawn.

withdrawal symptom withdrawal symptoms n
abstinens abstinensbesvär
(medicine, especially in plural) Any of a wide range of symptoms associated with the discontinuance of a drug by an addicted individual.

wither /ˈwɪðə/ /ˈwɪðɚ/ v
vissna förtorka torka ut
(intransitive) To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.
torka ut
(transitive) To cause to shrivel or dry up.
tvina tyna vissna
(intransitive, figurative) To lose vigour or power; to languish; to pass away.

withered /ˈwɪðəd/ /ˈwɪðɚd/ more withered most withered adj
vissen
Shrivelled, shrunken or faded, especially due to lack of water.

withers /ˈwɪð.əz/ /ˈwɪð.ɚz/ n
manke
The part of the back of a four-legged animal that is between the shoulder blades; in many species the highest point of the body and the standard place to measure the animal's height. [from 1580]

withholding tax withholding taxes n
källskatt preliminärskatt
A withholding; a tax withheld from employees' salary and paid to the government. The withheld amount is considered a credit in final taxation.

within /wɪðˈɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/ preposition
inom inuti
In the inner part, spatially; physically inside.
inom
Before the specified duration ends.

within reach
inom räckhåll
At a distance close enough to touch by reaching.

without /wɪðˈaʊt/ /wɪθˈaʊt/ [wɪðˈɐʊt] [wɪθˈɐʊt] preposition
utan
Not doing or not having done something.

without a hitch
gå som på räls
(of an event or process) Without any problems.

without a trace
spårlöst
Without showing or leaving behind any sign of something; tracelessly.

without exception
överlag
exceptionlessly; in their entirety.

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ /ˈwɪtnɪs/ witnesses n
vittnesmål
(uncountable) Attestation of a fact or event; testimony.
(countable) One who is called upon to witness an event or action, such as a wedding or the signing of a document.
vittne
(countable) One who sees or has personal knowledge of something.
(countable, law) Someone called to give evidence in a court.

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ /ˈwɪtnɪs/ v
vittna om
(transitive) To furnish proof of, to show.
bevittna
(transitive) To take as evidence.
(transitive) To see or gain knowledge of through experience.

witticism /ˈwɪ.tɪ.sɪz.əm/ witticisms n
kvickhet
a witty remark

wittiness wittinesses n
fyndighet
the quality of being witty

witty /ˈwɪti/ [ˈwɪɾi] wittier wittiest adj
fyndig kvick
Clever; amusingly ingenious.

wizard /wɪz.ɚd/ /ˈwɪz.əd/ wizards n
trollkarl
Someone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices.
assistent guide
(computing) A computer program or script used to simplify complex operations, often for an inexperienced user.

woad /woʊd/ /wəʊd/ woads n
vejde
(countable) The plant Isatis tinctoria.

wobble /ˈwɑbl̩/ /ˈwɒbl̩/ wobbles n
vingla
An unsteady motion.

wobble board wobble boards n
balansbräda
An item of exercising equipment which challenges the sportsman to balance his weight on it as it could tilt in any direction.

woe /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ woes n
sorg ve
Calamity, trouble.

woe is me /ˌwoʊ ɪz ˈmi/ /ˌwəʊ ɪz ˈmiː/ interjection
stackars mig
(sometimes, humorous) Used to show that the speaker feels distress or misery.

woebegone /ˈwoʊbɪɡɑn/ /ˈwoʊbɪɡɔn/ /ˈwəʊbɪɡɒn/ more woebegone most woebegone adj
bedrövad
In a deplorable state.

wog /wɒɡ/ wogs n
babbe blatte
(British, slang, pejorative, ethnic slur) Any person who looks in-between "white" and "black": originally specifically an Indian, but later also broadened to anybody of Middle Eastern or Mediterranean descent.
(Scientology, often, attributive) A person who is not a Scientologist.

woggle /ˈwɒɡəl/ woggles n
sölja
A Boy Scout's neckerchief clasp or slide, originally a loop or ring of leather.

wok /wɑk/ /wɒk/ woks n
wok wokpanna
A large, round-bottomed cooking pan used in East Asian cooking.

wok /wɑk/ /wɒk/ v
woka
To prepare oriental cuisine using a wok.

woke /woʊk/ /wəʊk/ more woke most woke woker wokest adj
PK upplyst woke
(originally, _, AAVE, slang) Alert, aware of what is going on, or well-informed, especially in racial and other social justice issues.

wolf /wʊf/ /wʊlf/ /wʌlf/ [wɫ̩f] [wʊwf] [wʊ̠ɫf] wolves n
varg ulv
Any of several related canines that resemble Canis lupus in appearance, especially those of the genus Canis.

wolf cub /ˈwʊlfkʌb/ wolf cubs n
vargunge
A young wolf.

wolf down v
glufsa i sig
(idiomatic) To consume (food) quickly or greedily, without regard for table manners.

wolf in sheep's clothing /ˈwʊlf ən ˈʃips ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈwʊlf ɪn ˈʃiːps ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ wolves in sheep's clothing n
ulv i fårakläder
(idiomatic) Someone who or something which is harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or pleasant.

wolf spider wolf spiders n
jaktspindel vargspindel
Any of several species of wandering spiders (family Lycosidae) that catch their prey on the ground by stalking it and not building webs.

wolf tone wolf tones n
vargton

wolfberry wolfberries n
gojibär bocktörne
Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense

wolffish /ˈwʊlfˌfɪʃ/ wolffish wolffishes n
havskattfisk
Any fish of the family Anarhichadidae.

wolframite wolframites n
volframit
(mineral) A mineral that consists of a tungstate of iron and manganese; (Fe,Mn)WO4.

wolpertinger wolpertingers n
wolpertinger
A fictional creature said to inhabit the alpine forests of Bavaria, having various incongruous features such as wings, antlers, and fangs.

wolverine /ˈwɒlvəˌɹiːn/ /ˈwʊlvəˌɹiːn/ /ˌwʊlvəˈɹiːn/ wolverines n
järv
A solitary, fierce mammal of the Mustelidae family, Gulo gulows.

woman /ˈwoʊ.mən/ /ˈwʊm.ɘn/ /ˈwʊm.ən/ [ˈwo.mɪn] women n
kvinna
A female person, usually an adult; a (generally adult) female sentient being, whether human, supernatural, elf, alien, etc.

womanhood /ˈwʊmənhʊd/ womanhoods n
kvinnlighet
The self-concept of a woman with respect to her possession of the various qualities traditionally and ideally ascribed to womanliness; a woman's sense or view of herself as being more or less womanly.

womanizer /ˈwʊm.əˌnaɪ.zəɹ/ womanizers n
kvinnotjusare
A man who habitually flirts with and seduces, or attempts to seduce, women.

womankind n
kvinnosläkt
Women, taken collectively.

womanly /ˈwʊmənli/ womanlier womanliest adj
kvinnlig
Considered typical of, stereotypical of, or appropriate to women; feminine.

womb /wuːm/ wombs n
livmoder
(anatomy) In female mammals, the organ in which the young are conceived and grow until birth; the uterus. [from 8th c.]

wombat /ˈwɑmˌbæt/ /ˈwɒm.bæt/ wombats n
vombat
Any of several herbivorous, burrowing marsupials, of the family Vombatidae, mainly found in southern and eastern Australia.

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ wonders n
under mirakel
Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ v
förundras
(intransitive) To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.
undra fråga sig
(transitive, intransitive) To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.

wonderful /ˈwʌn.də.fl̩/ /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fl̩/ more wonderful most wonderful wonderfuler wonderfulest wonderfuller wonderfullest adj
underbar
Surprisingly excellent; very good or admirable, extremely impressive.

wonderfully /wʌn.də(ɹ).fli/ more wonderfully most wonderfully adv
ljuvligt underbart
In a wonderful manner.

wonderland /ˈwʌndəˌlænd/ /ˈwʌndɚˌlænd/ wonderlands n
underland
An imaginary or real place full of wonder or marvels.

wonderment wonderments n
förundran
A state, arousal, or thing describable by wonder, strange, awe, surprise, marvel, or astonishment.

wont /woʊnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ /wʊnt/ /wʌnt/ adj
van
Accustomed or used (to or with a thing), accustomed or apt (to do something).

wont /woʊnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ /wʊnt/ /wʌnt/ wonts n
vana
(archaic) One's habitual way of doing things; custom, habit, practice.

wont /woʊnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ /wʊnt/ /wʌnt/ v
vänja
(transitive, archaic) To make (someone) used to; to accustom.
(intransitive, archaic) To be accustomed (to something), to be in the habit (of doing something).

woo /wuː/ v
kurtisera uppvakta svärma
(transitive) To endeavor to gain someone's support.

wood /wʊd/ woods n
trä ved
(uncountable) The substance making up the central part of the trunk and branches of a tree. Used as a material for construction, to manufacture various items, etc. or as fuel.
träslag
(countable) The wood of a particular species of tree.
ved
Firewood.
skog
(music) A woodwind instrument.

wood alcohol wood alcohols n
träsprit
(organic compound) The compound methyl alcohol or methanol.

wood anemone wood anemones n
vitsippa amerikansk vitsippa
Either of two plant species of the family Ranunculaceae, Anemone nemorosa and Anemone quinquefolia.
tovsippa
The snowdrop windflower (Anemone sylvestris).

wood apple wood apples n
elefantäpple
Limonia acidissima, a tree of Southeast Asia.

wood carving wood carvings n
träsnideri täljande
(uncountable) The art of carving wood to make decorative objects.
träsnideri täljd
(countable) A carved wooden object.

wood cudweed n
skogsnoppa
A weedy plant of species Gnaphalium sylvaticum, found in the north temperate zone.

wood duck wood ducks n
brudand
A colorful North American duck, Aix sponsa, that nests in hollow trees.

wood hedgehog wood hedgehogs n
blek taggsvamp
An edible mushroom of species Hydnum repandum.

wood lemming wood lemmings n
skogslämmel
Any of species Myopus schisticolor of lemmings.

wood mouse wood mice n
mindre skogsmus
A European rodent, Apodemus sylvaticus, that tends to live in hedgerows.

wood pigeon wood pigeons n
ringduva
The common wood pigeon, an Old World species of pigeon, Columba palumbus.

wood pulp wood pulps n
pappersmassa trämassa
pulp made from wood (most often softwood, but sometimes hardwood) that is used to make paper

wood sandpiper wood sandpipers n
grönbena
A Eurasian species of small wader birds, Tringa glareola, that is the smallest of the shanks.

wood sorrel /ˈwʊdˌsɒɹəl/ wood sorrels n
harsyra
A white-flowered, edible woodland plant, Oxalis acetosella.

wood warbler wood warblers n
grönsångare
Phylloscopus sibilatrix, a common and widespread leaf warbler which breeds throughout northern and temperate Europe, and just into the extreme west of Asia in the southern Ural Mountains.

wood wool n
träull

woodcarver woodcarvers n
träsnidare
a person who is skilled at woodcarving

woodchat shrike woodchat shrikes n
rödhuvad törnskata
Lanius senator, a species in the shrike family (Laniidae).

woodchip woodchips n
träflisa
A small fibre of wood; especially such material as used to make ingrain wallpaper, aka woodchip wallpaper. See Wikipedia article on ingrain wallpaper.

woodchipper woodchippers n
flismaskin
A machine for reducing wood to woodchips

woodchuck /ˈwʊd.t͡ʃʌk/ woodchucks n
skogsmurmeldjur
A rodent of the family Sciuridae, belonging to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots, Marmota monax.

woodcock /ˈwʊd.kɒk/ woodcock woodcocks n
morkulla
Any of several wading birds in the genus Scolopax, of the family Scolopacidae, characterised by a long slender bill and cryptic brown and blackish plumage.

woodcut woodcuts n
träsnitt
(uncountable) A method of printmaking from such a block.
(countable) A print produced with this method.

wooded /ˈwʊdɪd/ more wooded most wooded adj
skogbevuxen skogig skogklätt skoglig skogrik trädbevuxen
Covered with trees.

wooden /ˈwʊdən/ more wooden most wooden adj
trä-
Made of wood.
trä- träaktig
(figuratively) As if made of wood; moving awkwardly, or speaking with dull lack of emotion.

wooden spoon /ˈwʊdən spuːn/ wooden spoons n
träsked
A spoon made from wood, commonly used in food preparation.
jumbopris
(idiomatic) An ironic prize for finishing last in a competition.

woodlark woodlarks n
trädlärka
A lark, Lullula arborea, the only member of the genus Lullula, found in western Eurasia and northern Africa.

woodlouse /ˈwʊd.ˌlaʊs/ woodlice n
gråsugga
Any of the terrestrial isopod crustaceans of suborder Oniscidea, which have a rigid, segmented exoskeleton, often being capable of rolling into a ball, and feed only on dead plant matter, usually living in damp, dark places, such as under stones or bark.

woodpecker /ˈwʊdpɛkə/ /ˈwʊdˌpɛkɚ/ woodpeckers n
hackspett
Any bird of species-rich family Picidae, with a strong pointed beak suitable for pecking holes in wood.

woodruff /ˈwʊdɹʌf/ woodruffs n
myskmadra
Galium odoratum, an aromatic herb.

woodshed woodsheds n
vedbod
An enclosed, roofed structure, often an outbuilding, used primarily to store firewood.

woodwind /ˈwʊdwɪnd/ woodwinds n
träblåsinstrument
(musical instruments) Any (typically wooden) musical instrument that produces sound by the player blowing into it, through a reed, or across an opening. Woodwind instruments include the recorder, flute, piccolo, clarinet, oboe, cor anglais and bassoon.

woodwind instrument woodwind instruments n
träblåsinstrument

woodwork woodworks n
slöjd träslöjd
(uncountable) Working with wood.
målram
(football, rugby) The frame of the goal, i.e. the goalpost or crossbar.

woody /ˈwʊdi/ woodier woodiest adj
skogsbeklädd
Covered in woods; wooded.
vedartad
(botany) Non-herbaceous.

woof /wuf/ /wuːf/ /wʊf/ woofs n
väft
The set of yarns carried by the shuttle of a loom which are placed crosswise at right angles to and interlaced with the warp; the weft.
voff vov
The sound a dog makes when barking; a bark.
(by extension) A sound resembling a dog's bark; specifically (sound engineering) , a low-frequency sound of bad quality produced by a loudspeaker.

wool /wʊl/ [wəl] [wɫ̩] [wʊ̠ɫ] wools n
ull ylle
The hair of the sheep, llama and some other ruminants.
ylle ull
A cloth or yarn made from the wool of sheep.

woolen /ˈwʊlən/ woolens n
ylle
(American spelling) An item of clothing made from wool

woolly /ˈwʊli/ woollier woolliest adj
ullig
Having a thick, soft texture, as if made of wool.

woolly bear woolly bears n
björnspinnarlarv
(colloquial) A hairy caterpillar.

woolly mammoth woolly mammoths n
ullhårig mammut
A very hairy mammoth, Mammuthus primigenius, widespread in colder regions of the Northern Hemisphere during the Pleistocene period.

woolly rhinoceros n
ullhårig noshörning

wop /wɒp/ wops n
spagge spaghettigubbe
(UK, US, Australia, slang, offensive, derogatory, ethnic slur) A person of Italian descent.

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ words n
ord
The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
(computing) A fixed-size group of bits handled as a unit by a machine and which can be stored in or retrieved from a typical register (so that it has the same size as such a register). [from 20th c.]
A promise; an oath or guarantee. [from 10th c.]
(theology, sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture. [from 10th c.]

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ v
formulera
(transitive) To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).

word of mouth n
mun till mun
(idiomatic) Verbal means of passing on information.

word order word orders n
ordföljd
The ordering of the syntactic constituents of a language.

word problem word problems n
lästal
A mathematics question that states verbally what is usually expressed with symbols or diagrams.

word processor /wɜːd ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/ /wɝd ˈpɹɑˌsɛsɚ/ word processors n
ordbehandlingsmaskin
A device similar to a simple computer, designed for word processing.
ordbehandlare
Software that provides word processing functions on a computer, typically including typeface selection, line justification and other formatting, pagination, and numerous other features.

word-for-word adj
ordagrann
Using exactly the same words (as were originally used).

wording wordings n
formulering
A choice of words and the style in which they are used in a given context.

wordsmith /ˈwɜːdsmɪθ/ /ˈwɝdˌsmɪθ/ wordsmiths n
ordsmed
One who uses words skilfully. [from late 19th c.]

work /wøːk/ /wɜɪ̯k/ /wɜː(ɹ)k/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ /wɵːk/ [wœːk] [wɔːk] [wɚk] [wɛːk] [wɜːk] [wʊːɹk] works n
arbete jobb
labour, occupation, job.
The place where one is employed.
arbete
effort expended on a particular task.
(physics) A measure of energy expended in moving an object; most commonly, force times distance. No work is done if the object does not move.
(uncountable, often, in combination) The result of a particular manner of production.
verk arbete
(countable) A literary, artistic, or intellectual production.

work /wøːk/ /wɜɪ̯k/ /wɜː(ɹ)k/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ /wɵːk/ [wœːk] [wɔːk] [wɚk] [wɛːk] [wɜːk] [wʊːɹk] v
arbeta jobba
(intransitive) To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.
arbeta
(intransitive) To effect by gradual degrees;
(transitive) To effect by gradual degrees.
bearbeta arbeta
(transitive) To shape, form, or improve a material.
bearbeta
(transitive) To provoke or excite; to influence.
bearbeta driva åstadkomma
(transitive, law) To cause to happen or to occur as a consequence.
driva
(transitive) To cause to work.
fungera gå funka
(intransitive) To function correctly; to act as intended; to achieve the goal designed for.
fungera
(intransitive) To behave in a certain way when handled

work experience n
arbetslivserfarenhet
Professional experience.
praktik
(UK) A short unpaid period of time at a workplace, to gain experience of a working environment.

work function work functions n
utträdesarbete
(physics) The minimum energy needed to remove an electron from the surface of a material

work life work lives n
arbetsliv
the part of a person's daily life spent at work, as opposed to their domestic life or personal life.

work of art works of art n
konstverk
A product of the fine arts; a painting, sculpture, etc.

work one's fingers to the bone v
slita häcken av sig

work out /ˌwəːk ˈaʊt/ /ˌwɚk ˈaʊt/ v
beräkna räkna ut
(transitive) To calculate.
få rätsida på räkna ut
(transitive) To make sense of.
utarbeta träna
(transitive) To develop or devise in detail; to elaborate.
gå ihop gå ut stämma
(intransitive) To conclude with the correct solution.
fungera
(intransitive) To succeed; to result in a satisfactory situation.

work permit work permits n
arbetstillstånd
A legal authorization which allows a person to take employment in a country other than that in which he/she holds citizenship.

work someone's ass off v
jobba häcken av sig
(This entry is a translation hub.) (idiomatic, vulgar, slang) To work, or cause to work, excessively or to the point of exhaustion; see work + someone's ass off.

work wonders v
göra underverk

workaholic more workaholic most workaholic adj
arbetsnarkoman
In the nature or manner of a workaholic.

workaholic workaholics n
arbetsnarkoman arbetsmyra
A person who feels compelled to work excessively, including while at home.

workaholism n
arbetsnarkomani
The urge of a person to work excessively.

workbench /ˈwɝk.bɛnt͡ʃ/ workbenches n
arbetsbänk hyvelbänk slöjdbänk snickarbänk bänk
A sturdy bench or table at which manual work is done by a carpenter, machinist, etc.

workbook workbooks n
arbetsbok övningsbok övningshäfte
A book, used by a student, in which answers and workings may be entered besides questions and exercises.
A book, used by a business, containing a record of work to be done, or work completed.

worker /ˈwɜː.kə/ /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ workers n
arbetare
A person who performs labor for a living, especially manual labor.

workers of the world, unite phraseologicalUnit
proletärer i alla länder, förena eder proletärer i alla länder, förena er
Laborers are encouraged to unionize or otherwise engage in collective action on a global scale in order to use the strength of their numbers to obtain better conditions.

workers' party workers' parties n
arbetarparti
(politics) A political party; its name has been used by both organisations on the left and right of the political spectrum. It is currently used by followers of Marxism, Marxism-Leninism, Maoism, social democracy, democratic socialism, socialism and Trotskyism.

workforce /ˈwɜːk.foəs/ /ˈwɜːk.fɔːs/ /ˈwɝk.fo(ː)ɹs/ /ˈwɝk.foɹs/ [ˈwɚk.fo̞ɹs] workforces n
arbetskraft arbetsstyrka
All the workers employed by a specific organization or state, or on a specific project.

workhorse workhorses n
arbetshäst
A horse used primarily for manual labor; a draft horse.

workhouse workhouses n
tvångsarbetsanstalt
(US) A prison in which the sentence includes manual labour.

working /ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈwɝkɪŋ/ adj
fungerande
That is or are functioning.

working capital n
rörelsekapital
(business, accounting) A financial metric that is a measure of current assets of a business that exceeds its liabilities and can be applied to its operation

working class working classes n
arbetarklass
The social class of those who perform physical work for a living, as opposed to the professional or middle class, the upper class, or others.

working group working groups n
arbetsgrupp arbetsutskott
Any more or less formal team working for a specific purpose.

working language working languages n
arbetsspråk
Language that is given a unique legal status in an international organisation or other supranational body as its primary means of communication.

working life working lives n
arbetsliv
The period of one's life spent in employment, between leaving school and retirement.

working memory working memories n
arbetsminne
(psychology) A cognitive system with a limited capacity that can hold information temporarily.

working time working times n
arbetstid
(legal) The period of time that an individual spends at paid occupational labor. Most countries regulate the working time by law, e.g. by stipulating a maximum number of working hours per week. Exact definition varies by the legislation.

working title working titles n
arbetstitel
The temporary name of a product or project (such as a film or video game), when under development; often changed when released.

workload workloads n
arbetsbörda
The amount of work assigned to a particular worker, normally in a specified time period

workout /ˈwɜːk.aʊ̯t/ /ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t/ workouts n
träningspass
An exercise session; a period of physical exercise.
träning
(by extension) Any activity that requires much physical or mental effort, or produces strain.

workplace workplaces n
arbetsplats
The place where someone works.

workroom workrooms n
arbetsrum
A room, such as a workshop or studio, where work is done.

workshop /ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp/ /ˈwɜːk.ʃɔp/ /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/ workshops n
verkstad
A room, especially one which is not particularly large, used for manufacturing or other light industrial work.
workshop
A brief, intensive course of education for a small group, emphasizing interaction and practical problem solving.

workshy more workshy most workshy adj
arbetsskygg
(British) Disinclined to work; lazy.

workspace workspaces n
arbetsområde
An area allocated for someone to work in, especially in an office.
(computing) A file (or system of files) in which related software and data can be manipulated or developed in isolation from others.

workstation workstations n
arbetsstation
a desktop computer, normally more powerful than a normal PC and often dedicated to a specific task, such as graphics

worktop worktops n
bänk
(UK) A surface, usually resting on cupboards or drawers that can be used to work on. Usually in a kitchen.

workweek workweeks n
arbetsvecka
(US) The range of days of the week that are normally worked

world /wərld/ /wɜɹld/ /wɜːld/ /wɵːld/ [wɚːɫd] [wɵːɯ̯d̥] worlds n
värld
(with "the" or a plural possessive pronoun) The subjective human experience, regarded collectively; human collective existence; existence in general.
(countable) A planet, especially one which is inhabited or inhabitable.
An individual or group perspective or social setting.
(computing) The part of an operating system distributed with the kernel, consisting of the shell and other programs.

world champion world champions n
världsmästare
The winner of a world cup or world championship.

world cup world cups n
VM världsmästerskap
An event or competition where competitors and/or teams from several different countries to establish a world champion.

world map /wɜːld ˈmæp/ /wɝːld ˈmæp/ world maps n
världskarta
A map of a world; a cartographic representation, a projection done to scale, representative of a planet's surface.

world order world orders n
världsordning
A particular structure that manages the world's stability, informed by a number of legal, political and socio-economic factors.

world peace n
världsfred
The ideology of universal global understanding and non-violence.

world record world records n
världsrekord
(sports) The world's best score or time for a certain event.

world war world wars n
världskrig
A war involving the major nations of the world.

world's oldest profession n
världens äldsta yrke
(euphemistic) Prostitution.

world-class /wɜː(ɹ)ldˈklæs/ /wɜː(ɹ)ldˈklɑːs/ more world-class most world-class adj
världsklass
Of a standard that ranks among the best in the world.

world-famous /ˌwɜːldˈfeɪməs/ /ˌwɝldˈfeɪməs/ more world-famous most world-famous adj
världsberömd
Renowned universally; known worldwide.

world-weariness n
världströtthet
The state or characteristic of being world-weary.

worldly /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/ more worldly most worldly worldlier worldliest adj
världslig
Concerned with human or earthly matters, physical as opposed to spiritual.
Concerned with secular rather than sacred matters.
mondän världsvan
Sophisticated, especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world.

worldly-wise more worldly-wise most worldly-wise adj
erfaren världsklok världsvan
Experienced in the ways of the world; sophisticated and cosmopolitan.

worldview worldviews n
världsåskådning världsbild
One's personal view of the world and how one interprets it.

worm /wɜːm/ /wɝm/ worms n
drake orm
(archaic) A type of wingless "dragon", especially a gigantic sea serpent or any kind of dragon.
kräk stackare
A contemptible or devious being.
mask nätmask
(computing) A self-replicating program that propagates through a network.
mask
(obsolete) Any creeping or crawling animal, such as a snake, snail, or caterpillar.

worm drive worm drives n
snäckväxel
A worm and wheel, a gear arrangement consisting of a screw (the worm) whose thread meshes with a gear wheel to turn the direction of drive through a right angle, typically with a large (1:10 to 1:60) speed reduction and similar torque increase.

worm-eaten more worm-eaten most worm-eaten adj
maskäten
Of fruit or other food, eaten by worms, especially having a worm inside.

wormhole wormholes n
maskhål
A hole burrowed by a worm.
(relativity) A hypothetical shortcut between two points in spacetime, permitting faster-than-light travel and sometimes time travel.
(programming, slang) A location in a monitor program containing the address of a routine, allowing the user to substitute different functionality.

wormwood /ˈwə(ɹ)m.wʊd/ /ˈwɚm.wʊd/ wormwoods n
malört äkta malört
An intensely bitter herb (Artemisia absinthium and similar plants in genus Artemisia) used in medicine, in the production of absinthe and vermouth, and as a tonic.

worn /wo(ː)ɹn/ /woən/ /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ more worn most worn adj
sliten
Damaged and shabby as a result of much use.

worn out more worn out most worn out adj
utsliten uttjänad
Damaged and useless due to hard or continued use.
utmattad
Exhausted or fatigued from exertion.

worried /ˈwɝid/ /ˈwʌɹid/ more worried most worried adj
bekymrad oroad
Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwəʊɹi/ /ˈwɝi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ worries n
bekymmer oro ängslan
A strong feeling of anxiety.

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwəʊɹi/ /ˈwɝi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ v
oroa sig
(intransitive) To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
oroa
(transitive) Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
ansätta hetsa trakassera
(transitive) To harass; to irritate or distress.
sätta tänderna i
(transitive) To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.

worrying /ˈwɝijˌɪŋ/ /ˈwʌɹijˌɪŋ/ more worrying most worrying adj
oroande
Inducing worry.

worrywart /ˈwɚ.iˌwoɹt/ /ˈwʌɹ.iˌwoɹt/ /ˈwʌɹ.iˌwɔːt/ /ˈwʌɹ.ɪˌwɔːt/ worrywarts n
dystergök pessimist
(originally, US) A person who worries excessively, especially about unimportant matters.

worse /wɜːs/ /wɝs/ [wəɪs] adj
sämre värre
comparative form of bad

worse /wɜːs/ /wɝs/ [wəɪs] adv
sämre värre
.
Less skillfully.
More severely or seriously.
(sentence adverb) Used to start a sentence describing something that is worse.

worse for wear adj
medfaren sjaskig skamfilad sliten tilltygad åtgången
(idiomatic) In poor physical condition due to long or heavy use.

worsen /ˈwɜːsn̩/ /ˈwɝsn̩/ v
förvärra
(transitive) To make worse; to impair.
förvärras
(intransitive) To become worse; to get worse.

worsening worsenings n
försämring
A worse situation; an aggravation or deterioration

worship /ˈwɔɹʃɪp/ /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ /ˈwɝʃɪp/ worships n
dyrkan
The devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object.
(music, slang) The fact of an artist's music heavily drawing influence from some other artist's work in a way that appears too obvious or unapologetic; a piece of music that does that.
tillbedjan
The religious ceremonies that express this devotion.

worship /ˈwɔɹʃɪp/ /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ /ˈwɝʃɪp/ v
dyrka tillbe
(transitive) To honour with extravagant love and extreme submission, as a lover; to adore; to idolize.

worst /wɜːst/ /wɝst/ adj
värst
Most inferior; doing the least good.

worst comes to worst adv
i värsta fall
(idiomatic) If a possible worst-case scenario actually occurs.

worsted /ˈwɝ.stɪd/ /ˈwʊs.tɪd/ worsteds n
kamgarn redgarn
(textiles) Yarn made from long strands of wool.
The fine, smooth fabric made from such wool yarn.

wort /woɹt/ /wɜːt/ /wɝt/ worts n
vört
(brewing, distilling) Also worts: a liquid extracted from mash (ground malt or some other grain soaked in hot water), which is then fermented to make beer or fermented and distilled to make a malt liquor such as whisky.

worth /wɜːθ/ /wɝθ/ worths n
värde
(countable) Value.

worth seeing adj
sevärd värd att se
(This entry is a translation hub.)

worthless /ˈwɜːθləs/ /ˈwɝθləs/ more worthless most worthless worthlesser worthlessest adj
värdelös
Having no worth or use; without value.

would /wuːld/ /wəd/ /wʊd/ /wʊld/ /əd/ v
skulle
Used to; was or were habitually accustomed to; indicating an action in the past that happened repeatedly or commonly. [from 9th c.]
Used as the auxiliary of the simple conditional modality, indicating a state or action that is conditional on another. [from 9th c.]
Without explicit condition, or with loose or vague implied condition, indicating a hypothetical or imagined state or action.

would like v
skulle vilja
(intransitive, with a full infinitive) Used to form polite requests

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ /wyːnd/ wounds n
sår skada
An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.
(criminal, _, legal) An injury to a person by which the skin is divided or its continuity broken.
sår
(figuratively) A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc.

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ /wyːnd/ v
såra skada
(transitive) To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.

woundfin woundfins n
sårfena
Plagopterus argentissimus, a slender, silvery minnow endemic to the Virgin River of the southwestern United States.

woundwort woundworts n
brunört
Prunella vulgaris (common self-heal)
gullris
Solidago virgaurea (European golden-rod)
syska
Any of several plants of the genus Stachys
sårväxt
Any of several plants formerly used in poultices for wounds.

wow /waʊ/ [waʊ̯] interjection
oj
An indication of excitement, surprise, astonishment, or pleasure.

wraith /ɹeɪθ/ wraiths n
vålnad
A ghost or specter, especially a person's likeness seen just after their death.

wrangle /ˈɹæŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈɹæŋɡl̩/ wrangles n
gräl käbbel munhuggande
(countable) An angry dispute; a noisy quarrel; an altercation.
(uncountable) Angry disputation; noisy quarrelling.

wrangle /ˈɹæŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈɹæŋɡl̩/ v
driva leda valla
(Western US) To herd (horses or other livestock).
gräla käbbla munhuggas
(also, figuratively) To quarrel angrily and noisily; to bicker.

wrap /ɹæp/ /ɹɒp/ wraps n
sjal skynke
(chiefly, in plural, now, rare) An outer garment worn as protection while riding, travelling etc.
crêpe wrap
A type of food consisting of various ingredients wrapped in a tortilla or pancake.

wrap /ɹæp/ /ɹɒp/ v
slå in emballera klä in linda in paketera
(transitive) To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper.

wrap around one's little finger v
linda kring sitt finger linda runt sitt finger
(transitive, idiom) To successfully control or exert influence over, especially for a sustained period of time.

wrap up v
packa in slå in
(transitive, and, intransitive) To cover or enclose (something) by folding and securing a covering entirely around it.
avrunda avsluta
(transitive, and, intransitive, idiomatic) To conclude or finish completely.
(transitive, idiomatic, figurative) To tie up; to make too busy to respond.
avrunda avsluta sammanfatta
(transitive, and, intransitive, idiomatic) To summarize or recapitulate.
bylta
(transitive, and, intransitive, idiomatic) To put on abundant clothing as protection from the cold; to bundle up.

wrapper /ˈɹæpɚ/ wrappers n
omslag
Something that is wrapped around something else as a cover or protection: a wrapping.
linne
An outer garment; a loose robe or dressing gown.

wrapping /ˈɹæ.pɪŋ/ wrappings n
emballage
The material in which something is wrapped.

wrapping paper wrapping papers n
omslagspapper presentpapper
Paper used for wrapping parcels (in this case, often brown) or presents (in this case, often colourful/colorful and decorative).

wrasse /ɹæs/ wrasses n
läppfisk
Any one of numerous edible, marine, spiny-finned fishes of the family Labridae, of which several species are found in the Mediterranean and on the Atlantic coast of Europe. Many of the species are brightly colored. [from mid-17th c.]

wrath /ɹæθ/ /ɹɒθ/ /ɹɔːθ/ /ɹɔθ/ wraths n
vrede
(uncountable, formal) Great anger; (countable) an instance of this.

wreak /ɹik/ /ɹiːk/ v
vålla
(transitive) To cause harm; to afflict; to inflict; to harm or injure; to let out harm.

wreak havoc /ɹiːk ˈhæv.ək/ v
härja
To cause damage, disruption, or destruction.

wreath /ɹiːθ/ wreaths n
krans
An ornamental circular band made, for example, of plaited flowers and leaves, and used as decoration; a garland or chaplet, especially one given to a victor.
bindel hjälmbindel hjälmkrans vulst
(heraldry) An appendage to the shield, placed above it, and supporting the crest; an orle, a torse. It generally represents a twist of two cords of silk, one tinctured like the principal metal, the other like the principal color in the coat of arms.

wreck /ˈɹæk/ /ˈɹɛk/ wrecks n
vrak
Something or someone that has been ruined.
The remains of something that has been severely damaged or worn down.
krasch krock sammanstötning
An event in which something is damaged through collision.

wreck /ˈɹæk/ /ˈɹɛk/ v
fördärva krascha
(transitive) To destroy violently; to cause severe damage to something, to a point where it no longer works, or is useless.
skrota
(transitive, Australian English) To dismantle wrecked vehicles or other objects, to reclaim any useful parts.
grusa
(transitive) To involve in a wreck; hence, to cause to suffer ruin; to balk of success, and bring disaster on.

wrecking ball wrecking balls n
rivningskula
A heavy steel ball, usually hung from a crane, that is used for demolishing large buildings.

wren /ɹɛn/ wrens n
gärdsmyg
Troglodytes troglodytes (Eurasian wren, type species and sole Old World species of the family Troglodytidae).

wrench /ɹɛnt͡ʃ/ wrenches n
bändning ryck vridning
A movement that twists or pulls violently; a tug. [from 16th c.]
försträckning ledvrickning sträckning stukning
An injury caused by a violent twisting or pulling of a limb; strain, sprain. [from 16th c.]
skiftnyckel
(US) A hand tool for making rotational adjustments, such as fitting nuts and bolts, or fitting pipes; a spanner. [from 18th c.]
hårt slag smärta
A violent emotional change caused by separation. [from 19th c.]

wrestle /ˈɹɛ.səl/ v
brotta brottas
(intransitive) To contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw, immobilize or otherwise defeat him, depending on the specific rules of the contest.

wrestler wrestlers n
brottare
(wrestling) A person who wrestles.

wrestling /ˈɹɛs.lɪŋ/ /ˈɹɛs.l̩.ɪŋ/ wrestlings n
brottning
Ellipsis of professional wrestling (“act that emulates the sport of wrestling”).

wretch /ɹɛt͡ʃ/ wretches n
stackare
An unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person.
usling
An unpleasant, annoying, worthless, or despicable person.

wriggle /ˈɹɪɡəl/ v
slingra vicka vifta
(intransitive) To twist one's body to and fro with short, writhing motions; to squirm.

wring /ɹɪŋ/ v
tvinga
To obtain (something) from or out of a person or thing by extortion or other force.
vrida ur
Often followed by out: to squeeze or twist (something moist) tightly so that liquid is forced out.

wrinkle /ˈɹɪŋkl̩/ wrinkles n
skrynkla
A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface.
rynka
A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue.

wrinkle /ˈɹɪŋkl̩/ v
skrynkla
(transitive) To make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles.
skrynkla sig
(intransitive) To pucker or become uneven or irregular.
rynka
(intransitive, of skin) To develop irreversibly wrinkles; to age.

wrinkly /ˈɹɪŋk(ə)li/ wrinklier wrinkliest adj
skrynklig
Having wrinkles.

wrist /ɹɪst/ wrists n
handled
(anatomy) The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense.

wrist shot wrist shots n
handledsskott
(ice hockey) A shot that involves using the arm muscles, predominantly the wrist, to propel the puck using the concave side of the blade.

wrist wrap wrist wraps n
handledslinda
A piece of equipment to keep the joints and ligaments of the hand in order while powerlifting or boxing.

wriststrap wriststraps n
vristband
A strap worn around the wrist to circumvent straining the hand by translocating the borne load to the stronger parts of the arm when carrying or lifting an item.

wristwatch /ˈɹɪstˌwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹɪstˌwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹɪstˌwɔt͡ʃ/ wristwatches n
armbandsur
A watch that is worn on a strap or band fastened around the wrist

writ /ɹɪt/ writs n
skrift
(archaic) That which is written; writing.
skrivelse
A written order, issued by the British House of Commons, ordering a parliamentary by-election, or an order, issued by the Lord Chancellor, ordering a general election, or one issued by the House of Lords summoning Peers to the Chamber.

write /ɹaɪt/ v
skriva
(transitive) To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).
(transitive) To show (information, etc) in written form.
(computing, intransitive, with to) To record data mechanically or electronically.
To impress durably; to imprint; to engrave.
skriva författa
(intransitive) To be an author.

write as separate words v
särskriva
(This entry is a translation hub.)

write down v
anteckna skriva ned skriva ner
(transitive) To produce or set (something) down in writing; to record something.

write off v
avskriva skriva av
(accounting, transitive) To reduce the book value of (an asset) to zero.
(accounting, transitive) To record (an expenditure) as an expense.
(accounting) To record a notional expense such as amortization or depreciation.

writer /ˈɹaɪ.tə/ /ˈɹaɪ.təɹ/ [ˈɹ̠aɪtə] [ˈɹ̠ăɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠ʌɪɾɚ] writers n
författare skribent skriftställare
A person who writes, or produces literary work; an author can refer to themselves as "the writer".

writer's block writer's blocks n
skrivkramp
The (usually temporary) inability to begin or continue work on a piece of writing, especially creative writing.

writer's cramp n
skrivkramp
(idiomatic) A debilitating pain preventing easy movement of the wrist, hand, or fingers, resulting from prolonged use of a pen or pencil.

writing /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/ writings n
skrift skrivkonst
(uncountable) The process of representing a language with symbols or letters.

writing board /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ bɔː(ɹ)d/ writing boards n
tavla
A smooth vertical surface to be written upon using an erasable material, large enough for several persons to read simultaneously.

written /ˈɹɪ.tən/ [ɹɪɾn̩] [ɹɪʔn̩] [ɹɪʔt̚n̩] adj
skriftlig skriven
Of, relating, or characteristic of writing (i.e., of that which has been written).

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ more wrong most wrong wronger wrongest adj
fel inkorrekt felaktig
Incorrect or untrue.
fel
Immoral, not good, bad.
Improper; unfit; unsuitable.
Not working; out of order.
Designed to be worn or placed inward

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ more wrong most wrong adv
fel
(informal) In a way that isn't right; incorrectly, wrongly.

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ wrongs n
fel
Something that is immoral or not good.
The opposite of right; the concept of badness.

wrong-way driver wrong-way drivers n
spökförare
A driver who drives in the unpermitted direction, particularly on a highway.

wrongly /ˈɹɑŋ.li/ /ˈɹɒŋ.li/ /ˈɹɔŋ.li/ more wrongly most wrongly adv
orättvist
In violation of a moral or other standard, code, or convention; in an unfair, unjust, dishonest, or immoral manner; unfairly, unjustly, dishonestly, immorally, wrongfully; wrongly convicted is synonymous with wrongful conviction and miscarriage of justice.
felaktigt
Incorrectly, mistakenly; by error.

wroth /ɹɑθ/ /ɹɒθ/ /ɹɔθ/ /ɹəʊθ/ more wroth most wroth adj
vred
(formal, archaic) Full of anger; wrathful.

wrought iron wrought irons n
smidesjärn
A tough, malleable, ductile form of iron that is forged rather than cast, suitable for welding.

wry /ɹaɪ/ wrier wriest wryer wryest adj
förvriden skev
Turned away, contorted (of the face or body).
spydig ironisk syrlig torr
Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.

wry /ɹaɪ/ v
avleda förvrida
(obsolete, transitive) To divert; to cause to turn away.

wryneck /ˈɹaɪnɛk/ wrynecks n
göktyta
Either of two small woodpeckers, Jynx torquilla and Jynx ruficollis, of the Old World, that turn their heads almost 180 degrees when foraging.

wushu /ˈwuːˈʃuː/ n
wushu
Any Chinese martial art.

wuss /wʊs/ wusses n
mes
(slang) A weak, ineffectual, cowardly, or timid person.

wyvern /ˈwaɪvə(ɹ)n/ /ˈwiːvə(ɹ)n/ /ˈwɪvə(ɹ)n/ wyverns n
lindorm
(heraldiccharge, mythology, fantasy) A draconian creature possessing wings, only two legs and usually a barbed tail.

x-axis x-axes n
x-axel
(analytic geometry) The axis on a graph that is usually drawn left to right and usually shows the range of values of an independent variable.

xebec /zɪˈbɛk/ /ˈzibɛk/ /ˈziːbɛk/ xebecs n
chebeck schebeck
A small two-masted, and later three-masted, Mediterranean transport ship with an overhanging bow and stern. [from mid 18th c.]

xenohormone xenohormones n
xenohormon
(biochemistry) Any of a group of natural and artificial compounds showing hormone-like properties.

xenon /zenɔn/ /zinən/ /zɪinɔn/ /ˈzinɑn/ /ˈziːnɒn/ xenons n
xenon
The chemical element (symbol Xe) with an atomic number of 54. It is a colorless, odorless, unreactive noble gas, used notably in camera flash technology.

xenophobe /ˈzi.nə.foʊb/ /ˈzɛ.nə.foʊb/ /ˈzɛ.nə.fəʊb/ xenophobes n
främlingshatare xenofob
One who hates or fears strangers or foreigners.

xenophobia /ˌziː.nəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌzɛn.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌzɛn.əˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ xenophobias n
främlingsfientlighet xenofobi
A hatred of strangers or foreigners.
A fear of strangers or foreigners.
A strong antipathy or aversion to strangers or foreigners.

xenophobic more xenophobic most xenophobic adj
främlingsfientlig xenofobisk
Exhibiting or characterised by xenophobia, a fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners.

xenotransplantation xenotransplantations n
xenotransplantation
The transplantation of biological or organic matter from a given species into a different one, especially when this matter has been altered (such as by genetic engineering)

xerography n
xerografi
A photocopying process in which a negative image formed on an electrically charged plate is transferred as a positive to paper and thermally fixed.

xerophyte /ˈzɪəɹəʊfaɪt/ xerophytes n
xerofyt
(botany) Any plant suited for life in a habitat where water is scarce, such as in a desert or chaparral. Such plants may be succulent, have small or reduced leaves, or spines.

xerox /ˈseɾoks/ /ˈziː(ə)ɹ.ɑks/ /ˈzɛ.ɹɒks/ v
fotokopiera kopiera ranka stencilera
(Philippines, dated, _, in, _, North America, colloquial) To make a paper copy or copies by means of a photocopier.

xor /ɛksˈo(ɹ)/ /ˈkso(ɹ)/ /ˈkszo(ɹ)/ /ˈzo(ɹ)/ xors n
exklusivt eller
The logic function exclusive OR (as opposed to inclusive OR), whose output is true only when exactly one of its inputs is true.

xylene /ˈzaɪliːn/ xylenes n
xylen dimetylbensen
(chemistry) Any of a group of three isomeric aromatic hydrocarbons, found in coal and wood tar.

xylitol xylitols n
xylitol
(chemistry) A pentahydric alcohol, C5H12O5, penta-hydroxy pentane; derived from xylose; used as a sweetener.

xylooligosaccharide xylooligosaccharides n
zylo-oligosackarid

xylophone /ˈzaɪ.lə.ˌfəʊn/ /ˈzaɪləˌfoʊn/ xylophones n
xylofon
(musical instrument) Any musical instrument (percussion idiophone) made of wooden slats graduated so as to make the sounds of the scale when struck with a small drumstick-like mallet; the standard Western concert xylophone or one of its derivatives.

xylophonist xylophonists n
xylofonist
Someone who plays a xylophone.

y-axis y-axes n
y-axel
(algebraic geometry) The axis on a graph that is usually drawn from bottom to top and usually shows the range of values of variable dependent on one other variable, or the second of two independent variables.

yacht /jɑt/ /jɑːt/ /jɒt/ yachts n
jakt yacht
A slick and light ship for making pleasure trips or racing on water, having sails but often motor-powered. At times used as a residence offshore on a dock.

yada yada yada phraseologicalUnit
bla bla bla

yadda yaddas n
bla
One of a set of items which do not need to be specified; often used in conjunction with the catch phrase yadda yadda yadda.

yak /jæk/ yak yaks n
jak
An ox-like mammal native to the Himalayas, Mongolia, Burma, and Tibet with dark, long, and silky hair, a horse-like tail, and a full, bushy mane.

yam /jæm/ yams n
jams jamsrot
Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.

yandere /ˈjɑːndɛɹeɪ/ yanderes n
avundsjuk
(chiefly, Japanese fiction) A character, usually a girl, who has an obsessive and possessive side in regards to their crush, ready to use violent and murderous means to maintain an exclusive bond.

yang /jeɪŋ/ /jæŋ/ n
yang
(philosophy) A principle in Chinese and related East Asian philosophies associated with bright, hot, masculine, etc. elements of the natural world.

yangmei yangmeis n
bärpors kinesisk arbutus
The tree itself.

yank /jæŋk/ yanks n
ryck
A sudden, vigorous pull (sometimes defined as mass times jerk, or rate of change of force).

yap /jæp/ yaps n
gläfs
(countable) The high-pitched bark of a small dog, or similar.

yap /jæp/ v
gläfsa bjäbba bjäfsa småskälla
(intransitive) Of a small dog, to bark.
bjäbba pladdra
(intransitive, slang) To talk, especially excessively; to chatter.

yard /jɑɹd/ /jɑːd/ yard yards n
gård trädgård tomt
A small, usually uncultivated area adjoining or (now especially) within the precincts of a house or other building.
rå
(nautical) A long tapered timber hung on a mast to which is bent a sail, and may be further qualified as a square, lateen, or lug yard. The first is hung at right angles to the mast, the latter two hang obliquely.
yard
(obsolete) The rod, a surveying unit of (once) 15 or (now) 16+1⁄2 feet.

yardstick /ˈjɑɹdˌstɪk/ /ˈjɑːdˌstɪk/ yardsticks n
måttstock
(figuratively) A standard to which other measurements or comparisons are judged.

yarmulke /ˈjɑ(ɹ)mə(l)kə/ /ˈjɑːməlkə/ yarmulkes n
kippa
A skullcap worn by religious Jewish males (especially during prayer). [from 1903]

yarn /jɑɹn/ /jɑːn/ yarns n
garn
(uncountable) A twisted strand of fiber used for knitting or weaving.

yarrow /ˈjæɹəʊ/ /ˈjɛɹoʊ/ yarrows n
röllika rölleka
Any of several pungent Eurasian and North American herbs, of the genus Achillea, used in traditional herbal medicine.

yashmak yashmaks n
nikab niqab
A veil worn by Muslim women to cover parts of the face when they are in public.

yaw /jɔː/ yaws n
gir
The rotation of an aircraft, ship, or missile about its vertical axis so as to cause the longitudinal axis of the aircraft, ship, or missile to deviate from the flight line or heading in its horizontal plane.

yawn /joːn/ /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ yawns n
gäspning gäsp
The action of yawning; opening the mouth widely and taking a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored.

yawn /joːn/ /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ v
gäspa
(intransitive) To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.

yay /jeɪ/ interjection
hurra jippi tjoho

yeah /ˈjæ.(ə)/ /ˈjɛ(ə)/ particle
ja
(colloquial) yes.

yeah, right /jæ ɹaɪt/ /jɛə̯ ɹaɪt/ [jæə̯˥˧ (.) ɹaɪt˥˧] [jæə̯˥˨ ɹaɪt˥˩] [jɛə̯˥˧ (.) ɹaɪt˥˧] [jɛə̯˥˨ ɹaɪt˥˩] interjection
jo tjena säkert sällan visst
(idiomatic, emphatic, colloquial) A sarcastic expression of disbelief.

year /jøː/ /jɜː/ /jɪə/ /jɪɹ/ years n
år
The time taken for the Earth to orbit the Sun with respect to the fixed stars; a sidereal year.
The length of a year as marked by a calendar, 365 or 366 days in the Gregorian calendar; a calendar year.
The mean length of a calendar year in the Julian calendar, that is, 365.25 solar days; a Julian year.
(by extension) The time it takes for any astronomical object (such as a planet, dwarf planet, small Solar System body, or comet) in direct orbit around a star (such as the Sun) to make one revolution around the star.
A period between set dates that mark a year, such as from January 1 to December 31 by the Gregorian calendar, from Tishri 1 to Elul 29 by the Jewish calendar, and from Muharram 1 to Dhu al-Hijjah 29 or 30 by the Islamic calendar.
A level or grade in school or college.
A scheduled part of a calendar year spent in a specific activity.

yearbook yearbooks n
årsbok årsskrift kalender
(countable) A reference book, published annually.
skolkatalog
(countable, US, education) A publication compiled by the graduating class of a high school or college, recording the year's events and containing photographs of students and faculty.

yearling yearlings n
ettåring
An animal that is between one and two years old; one that is in its second year (but not yet two full years old).

yearly /ˈjɪəli/ /ˈjɪəɹli/ /ˈjɪɹli/ adj
årlig
Happening once every year.

yearly /ˈjɪəli/ /ˈjɪəɹli/ /ˈjɪɹli/ adv
årligen
Once a year.

yearn /jɜːn/ /jɝn/ v
längta efter längta till längta tillbaka till
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.

yearning /ˈjɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈjɝnɪŋ/ yearnings n
längtan
A wistful or melancholy longing.

yeast /iːst/ /jist/ /jiːst/ yeasts n
jäst
An often humid, yellowish froth produced by fermenting malt worts, and used to brew beer, leaven bread, and also used in certain medicines.
A compressed cake or dried granules of this substance used for mixing with flour to make bread dough rise.
A single-celled fungus of a wide variety of taxonomic families.
skum
(figuratively) A frothy foam.

yeast extract yeast extracts n
jästextrakt
any of various forms of processed yeast products used as food additives or flavourings.

yeehaw /ˌji.ˈhɔː/ interjection
jeehaw yeeha yeehaw
(chiefly, Southern US, and, Western US) An expression of joy or excitement, commonly associated with cowboys.

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɑlə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ /ˈjɛlə/ /ˈjɪlə/ /ˈjʌlə/ more yellow most yellow yellower yellowest adj
gul gult
Of a yellow hue.
(dated, US) Synonym of high yellow
gul feg
(informal) Lacking courage.

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɑlə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ /ˈjɛlə/ /ˈjɪlə/ /ˈjʌlə/ yellows n
gul gult
The colour of sunflower petals and lemons; the colour obtained by mixing green and red light, or by subtracting blue from white light.

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɑlə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ /ˈjɛlə/ /ˈjɪlə/ /ˈjʌlə/ v
gulfärga gulmåla gulna
(intransitive) To become yellow or more yellow.

yellow anemone yellow anemones n
gulsippa
Any of the flower species Anemone ranunculoides.

yellow beet yellow beets n
gulbeta
A yellow variety of beet (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris var. lutea)

yellow card /ˈjɛl.oʊ ˌkɑrd/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ ˌkɑːd/ yellow cards n
gult kort
(sports) a yellow-coloured card, shown to a player (especially in association football) as a caution that he or she has committed a flagrant foul; a further such foul would result in a red card.

yellow fever n
gula febern gul feber
An acute febrile illness of tropical regions, caused by a flavivirus (Yellow fever virus) and spread by certain mosquitoes, characterised by jaundice, black vomit and the absence of urination.

yellow flag yellow flags n
svärdslilja
A Eurasian and northwest-African aquatic iris, Iris pseudacorus.

yellow jersey /ˌjɛloʊ ˈdʒɝzi/ /ˌjɛləʊ ˈdʒɜːzi/ yellow jerseys n
gul ledartröja
Especially in the Tour de France: the yellow shirt worn by the leader of a stage of a cycling race, which is then awarded to the cyclist who wins the race with the fastest overall time.

yellow onion yellow onions n
gul lök lök
A dry onion with a strong flavour and papery yellowish skin.

yellow tea yellow teas n
gult te
A Chinese tea produced in a similar manner to green tea but with the added steps of encasing and steaming the tea leaves, resulting in slower oxidisation and a mellower taste

yellow tit yellow tits n
gulmes
Machlolophus holsti, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

yellow-bellied tit yellow-bellied tits n
mandarinmes
Pardaliparus venustulus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

yellow-billed loon yellow-billed loons n
vitnäbbad islom
A duck, Gavia adamsii, found in the arctic and subarctic.

yellow-breasted bunting yellow-breasted buntings n
gyllensparv
Emberiza aureola, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

yellow-browed bunting yellow-browed buntings n
gulbrynad sparv
Emberiza chrysophrys, a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae.

yellow-browed tit yellow-browed tits n
grönmes
Sylviparus modestus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

yellow-browed warbler yellow-browed warblers n
tajgasångare
Phylloscopus inornatus, a leaf warbler (family Phylloscopidae) which breeds in temperate Asia.

yellow-cheeked tit yellow-cheeked tits n
östlig gyllenmes
Machlolophus spilonotus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

yellow-haired adj
gulhårig
Blond, having yellow-colored hair.

yellow-headed blackbird yellow-headed blackbirds n
gulhuvad ängstrupial
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus, a medium-sized blackbird, and the only member of the genus Xanthocephalus.

yellow-legged gull yellow-legged gulls n
medelhavstrut
Larus michahellis, a large gull of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

yellow-vented bulbul yellow-vented bulbuls n
vitbrynad bulbyl
Pycnonotus goiavier, a bird of the bulbul family Pycnonotidae, of southeastern Asia.

yellowhammer yellowhammers n
gulsparv
A passerine bird, Emberiza citrinella, of western Eurasia, which is mainly yellow in colour.

yellowish /ˈjɛlɔʊɪʃ/ /ˈjɛləʊɪʃ/ adj
gulaktig
Somewhat yellow (in colour).

yellowness yellownesses n
gulhet gulnad
The state or quality of being yellow in colour.

yen /jɛn/ yen n
yen
The unit of Japanese currency (symbol: ¥) since 1871, divided into 100 sen.

yep /jɛp/ [jɛp̚] [jɛʔ] yeps n
japp jepp jäpp
(informal) Yes.

yes /jɛs/ interjection
ja
An exclamation of pleasure or approval, usually transcribed with an exclamation point.

yes /jɛs/ yeses yesses n
ja jo
An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
A vote of support or in favor/favour of something.

yes /jɛs/ particle
ja jo
Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.

yes /jɛs/ v
acceptera godkänna
(colloquial, transitive) To agree with, affirm, approve.

yes and no phraseologicalUnit
nja både ja och nej
An answer in reply to a yes-no question, indicating there is no simple "yes" or "no" answer

yes man yes men n
ja-sägare nickedocka
(idiomatic) A person who always agrees with their employer or superior.

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstədɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdi/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdi/ adv
i går igår
On the day before today.

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstədɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdi/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdi/ yesterdays n
i går gårdag igår
The day immediately before today; one day ago.
gårdag
(figuratively) The past, often in terms of being outdated.

yesteryear /ˈjestəjøː/ /ˈjɛstəjɜː/ /ˈjɛstəjɪə/ /ˈjɛstərjɪər/ yesteryears n
i fjol i fjor
(rare) Last year.

yet /jɛt/ adv
fortfarande
ännu än
Thus far; up to the present; up to some unspecified time.
ännu till ytterligare
In addition.

yet /jɛt/ conjunction
men
Nevertheless; however; but; despite that.

yeti /ˈjɛ.ti/ [ˈjɛ.ɾi] yeti yetis n
snöman jeti yeti
(cryptozoology) An unidentified humanoid animal said to live in the Himalayas.

yew /juː/ /jɪʊ̯/ yews n
idegran
(countable) A species of coniferous tree, Taxus baccata, with dark-green flat needle-like leaves and seeds bearing red arils, native to western, central and southern Europe, northwest Africa, northern Iran and southwest Asia.
(countable, by extension) Any tree or shrub of the genus Taxus.
idegran idegransträ
(uncountable) The wood of the such trees.

yield /jiːld/ yields n
utbyte
A product; the quantity of something produced.

yield /jiːld/ v
vika
To furnish; to afford; to render; to give forth.
väja
(intransitive) To give way; to succumb to a force.
ge
(linguistics) To produce a particular sound as the result of a sound law.
To produce as return, as from an investment.

yiff /jɪf/ v
yiffa
(ambitransitive, slang, informal) To have sex, to mate (said of animals, especially foxes, or people dressed up as animals).

yin /jɪn/ n
yin
(philosophy) A principle in Chinese and related East Asian philosophies associated with dark, cool, female, etc. elements of the natural world.

yippee /ˌjɪ.ˈpi/ interjection
jippi
Used to express joy or elation.

yo-yo /ˈjoʊ.joʊ/ /ˈjəʊ.jəʊ/ yo-yos n
jojo
A toy consisting of a spheroidal or cylindrical spindle having a circular groove in which string is wound; it is used by holding the string in the fingers and reeling the spindle up and down by movements of the wrist.

yob /jɒb/ yobs n
buse bråkstake
(pejorative, chiefly, British, NZ, slang) A person who engages in antisocial behaviour or drunkenness.

yodel /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ /ˈjəʊ.dəl/ yodels n
joddel joddling
A song incorporating yodelling.

yodel /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ /ˈjəʊ.dəl/ v
joddla
(transitive, and, intransitive) To sing (a song) in such a way that the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal chest voice and falsetto.

yodeler yodelers n
joddlare
One who sings so that their voice fluctuates rapidly between their normal chest voice and a falsetto, one who yodels.

yoga /ˈjoʊ.ɡə/ yogas n
yoga
Any of several Hindu or Buddhist disciplines aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquillity; especially a system of exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind.

yogi /ˈjoʊɡi/ /ˈjəʊɡi/ yogis n
yogi
(yoga) A devotee or adherent of yoga. [from 17th c.]

yogurt /ˈjoʊ.ɡɚt/ /ˈjɒ.ɡət/ /ˈjəʉ.ɡət/ yogurts n
yoghurt
A milk-based product stiffened by a bacterium-aided curdling process, and sometimes mixed with fruit or other flavoring.

yoik yoiks n
jojk
(music, uncountable) A traditional style of Sami singing or chanting.
(music, countable) A song in this tradition.

yoke /joʊk/ /jəʊk/ yokes n
ok
A bar or frame by which two oxen or other draught animals are joined at their necks enabling them to pull a cart, plough, etc.; (by extension) a device attached to a single draught animal for the same purpose.
(clothing) The part of an item of clothing which fits around the shoulders or the hips from which the rest of the garment hangs, and which is often distinguished by having a double thickness of material, or decorative flourishes. [from 19th c.]
Something which oppresses or restrains a person; a burden.

yolk /joʊ(l)k/ /jɔlk/ /jəʊk/ yolks n
äggula gula
The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.

you /d/ /dʒ/ /j/ /ju/ /jʉː/ /s/ /t/ /tʃ/ /z/ /ʃ/ /ʒ/ determiner
ni du Ni Du
The individual or group spoken or written to.
din ditt era
Used before epithets, describing the person being addressed, for emphasis.

you /d/ /dʒ/ /j/ /ju/ /jʉː/ /s/ /t/ /tʃ/ /z/ /ʃ/ /ʒ/ pronoun
ni du dig er
(object pronoun) The person spoken to or written to, as an object. (Replacing thee; originally as a mark of respect.) [from 13th c.]
man en
(indefinite personal pronoun) Anyone, one; an unspecified individual or group of individuals (as subject or object). [from 16th c.]

you /d/ /dʒ/ /j/ /ju/ /jʉː/ /s/ /t/ /tʃ/ /z/ /ʃ/ /ʒ/ v
nia
(transitive) To address (a person) using the pronoun you (in the past, especially to use you rather than thou, when you was considered more formal).

you are what you eat proverb
man blir vad man äter
Personal health and wellbeing is determined by one's eating habits, in both positive and negative ways.

you can't judge a book by its cover proverb
man ska inte döma boken efter omslaget man skall inte döma hunden efter håren
(idiomatic, metaphorical) It is not possible to make reliable judgments about things or people by considering external appearances alone.

you can't teach an old dog new tricks proverb
man kan inte lära gamla hundar sitta
It is impossible to change people's habits, traits, or mindset.

you don't say interjection
det menar du inte säger du det
Really?; no kidding!; is that so? (sometimes used sarcastically in response to the obvious)

you get what you pay for proverb
man får vad man betalar för
In commercial transactions, the quality of goods and services increases as the prices increase, i.e., the more one pays, the better the merchandise.

you know /ju noʊ/ /juː nəʊ/ interjection
du vet
(informal) Expression signifying a pause or hesitation.

you know what phraseologicalUnit
vet du vet du vad
(idiomatic) Used, often as a question, to get someone's attention before announcing something.

you make the bed you lie in proverb
som man bäddar får man ligga
A person's circumstances are normally the result of their own actions.

you name it pronoun
you name it
(informal, idiomatic) All kinds of things; expresses that further examples are unnecessary, often after a short list of items.

you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours proverb
tjänster och gentjänster
If you do me a favor then I will do you a favor; quid pro quo.

you see interjection
serru som du/ni ser sörru

you're never too old to learn proverb
man lär så länge man lever
It is possible to learn new things, at any age; follow your desires and dreams.

you're telling me phraseologicalUnit
det säger du

you're welcome phraseologicalUnit
ingen orsak varsågod det var så lite
Used to acknowledge thanks; ritual reply to “thank you”.

you-know-what pronoun
du-vet-vad ni-vet-vad
The name of something the speaker does not want to mention, but which is known, or very likely to be known, to the listener. It can be plural (as in "... the you-know-whats").

you-know-who pronoun
du-vet-vem du-vet-vilka ni-vet-vem ni-vet-vilka
Person or entity whose name one does not want to mention but which is known to the person to whom one is speaking.

young /jʌŋ/ younger youngest adj
ung
In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.
Youthful; having the look or qualities of a young person.
Of or belonging to the early part of life.
(obsolete) Having little experience; inexperienced; unpracticed; ignorant; weak.

young /jʌŋ/ young n
unge
(often as if a plural noun) Offspring, especially the immature offspring of animals.

younger /ˈjʌŋɡə/ /ˈjʌŋɡɚ/ adj
yngre
in an earlier period of life

younger brother younger brothers n
lillebror
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see younger,‎ brother. (This entry is a translation hub.)

younger sister younger sisters n
lillasyster

youngest /ˈjʌŋ.ɡəst/ /ˈjʌŋ.ɡɪst/ adj
yngst yngsta
Most recently begun or formed.

youngster /ˈjʌŋstə/ /ˈjʌŋstɚ/ youngsters n
yngling
A young person.

your /jo(ː)ɹ/ /joə/ /joʊ/ /jɔɹ/ /jɔː/ /jə/ /jɚ/ /jɝ/ /jʊə/ /jʊɚ/ determiner
din
Belonging to you; of you; related to you (singular; one owner).
er eder edert edra eran erat
Belonging to you; of you; related to you (plural; more owners).

your grace your graces pronoun
ers nåd
(formal, obsolete) you (as a polite form of address to social superiors)

your mom interjection
din mamma
(pejorative, slang, mostly, US) A general-purpose insult, often used to comedic effect due to becoming stale.

your mother interjection
din mamma
insult

your wish is my command phraseologicalUnit
din önskan är min lag
(often, humorous) Whatever you say you wish for I will treat as a command and do straight away.

yours /jɔɹz/ /jɔː(ɹ)z/ /jəz/ /jɚz/ /jɝz/ /jʊəz/ /jʊɚz/ pronoun
din dina ditt
That which belongs to you (singular); the possessive second-person singular pronoun used without a following noun.
er era ert
That which belongs to you (plural); the possessive second-person plural pronoun used without a following noun.

yours sincerely adj
med vänlig hälsning
(idiomatic, chiefly, British) A polite, formulaic phrase used at the end of a letter, especially when the sender knows the recipient's name.

yours truly pronoun
undertecknad
(idiomatic, informal, humorous) I, me, or myself.

youth /juːθ/ /juθ/ youths n
ungdom
(uncountable) The quality or state of being young.
(uncountable) The part of life following childhood; the period of existence preceding maturity or age; the whole early part of life, from childhood, or, sometimes, from infancy, to adulthood.
(countable) A young person.
(uncountable, used with a plural or singular verb) Young persons, collectively.
yngling ung man
(countable) A young man; a male adolescent or young adult.

youth center youth centers n
fritidsgård
A building operated as a place for young people to meet and take part in recreational activities.

youth club youth clubs n
fritidsgård
An organized group of young people who meet to take part in group activities.
A building dedicated to the use of such a group.

youth hostel youth hostels n
vandrarhem
An inexpensive supervised lodging place, primarily for young people.

youth work n
ungdomsarbete
A community support activity aimed at adolescents to support their growth and integration in society.

youth worker youth workers n
ungdomsledare
(UK, Australia) A person who works with youngsters, to promote informal education.

youthful /ˈjuːθfəl/ more youthful most youthful adj
ungdomlig ung
Young or seeming young.

youthfulness youthfulnesses n
ungdomlighet
The vitality characteristic of youth.

yowl v
yla tjuta
(transitive) Express by yowling; utter with a yowl.

ytterbium /jəˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /jɪˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /ɪˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /ɪˈtɜː.bi.əm/ /ˈjə.tɚ.bi.əm/ /ˈjɪ.tɚ.bi.əm/ ytterbiums n
ytterbium
A metallic chemical element (symbol Yb) with an atomic number of 70.

yttrium /ˈjə.tɹi.əm/ /ˈjɪ.tɹi.əm/ /ˈɪ.tɹi.əm/ yttriums n
yttrium
A silvery metallic chemical element (symbol Y) with an atomic number of 39, mainly found in combination with lanthanide elements in rare-earth minerals.

yuck /jʌk/ interjection
usch fy blä
Uttered to indicate disgust usually toward an objectionable taste or odour. [from 1966]

yum /jʌm/ adj
mums smarrig smaskens

yum /jʌm/ interjection
mums namnam
Indicating delight at the flavor of food.

yummy /ˈjʌm.i/ yummier yummiest adj
mumsig smaskig smarrig smaskens
(colloquial, lighthearted, often, childish) Delicious.

yup /jʌp/ [jʌp̚] interjection
jupp japp
(informal) Yes.

yuppie /ˈjʌpi/ /ˈjʌpɪ/ yuppies n
yuppie
(informal, sometimes derogatory) A young upwardly mobile urban professional person with an affluent lifestyle.

yurt /jɜːt/ /jɝːt/ /jʊɹt/ yurts n
jurta jurt
A large, round, semi-permanent tent with vertical walls and a conical roof, usually associated with Central Asia and Mongolia (where it is known as a ger).

z-axis z-axes n
z-axel
(algebraic geometry) The axis on a graph of at least three dimensions that is usually drawn vertically and usually shows the range of values of a variable dependent on two other variables or the third independent variable.

zabaglione /ˌzæbəˈljəʊnɪ/ /ˌzɑbəlˈjoʊni/ zabagliones n
zabaione
A custard-like dessert made with egg yolks, sugar and Marsala wine.

zakat /zɑ-/ /zəˈkɑt/ /zəˈkɑːt/ zakats n
zakat
(Islam) Almsgiving, one of the five pillars of Islam, in the form of an annual tax on certain types of property which is then used for charitable purposes.

zander /ˈzæn.də(ɹ)/ zander zanders n
gös
A European freshwater fish in the family Percidae, closely related to the perch, Sander lucioperca.

zany /ˈzeɪni/ zanier zaniest adj
tokrolig
Ludicrously or incongruously comical.

zap /zæp/ interjection
pang
Representing the sound or action of a zap.

zap /zæp/ v
zappa
To use a remote control to repeatedly change channels on a television.
mikra
(slang, transitive) To heat (something) in a microwave oven.

zapadnichestvo n
zapadnitjestvo
(historical, rare) An 19th-century intellectual ideology which saw Russia's development as dependent upon the adoption of Western European technology and liberal government.

zapper /ˈzæp.ə(ɹ)/ zappers n
fjärrkontroll
(colloquial) A remote control for a television.

zeal /zil/ /ziːl/ zeals n
iver nit nitälskan
The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.

zealot /ˈzɛl.ət/ zealots n
fanatiker
One who is zealous, one who is full of zeal for his own specific beliefs or objectives, usually in the negative sense of being too passionate; a fanatic.
selot
(historical) A member of a radical, warlike, ardently patriotic group of Jews in Judea, particularly prominent in the first century, who advocated the violent overthrow of Roman rule and vigorously resisted the efforts of the Romans and their supporters to convert the Jews.

zealous /ˈzɛl.əs/ more zealous most zealous adj
ivrig nitisk entusiastisk hängiven hänförd
Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion.

zebra /ˈziːbɹə/ /ˈzɛbɹə/ zebra zebras n
sebra zebra
(vulgar, pejorative, slang, ethnic slur) A biracial person, specifically one born to a Sub-Saharan African person and a white person.

zebra crossing zebra crossings n
övergångsställe
(Australian, UK, NZ, Singapore) A pedestrian crossing featuring broad white stripes painted parallel to the street.

zebra finch zebra finches n
zebrafink
A small Australasian weaverbird (Taeniopygia guttata) that has markings similar to a zebra.

zebra shark zebra sharks n
sebrahaj
A species of carpet shark, Stegostoma fasciatum, family Stegostomatidae, covered in black and white stripes.

zebra turkeyfish zebra turkeyfish zebra turkeyfishes n
zebradrakfisk
A venomous fish in the family Scorpaenidae (Dendrochirus zebra).

zebrafish zebrafish zebrafishes n
sebrafisk zebrafisk
A small striped fish of species Danio rerio, originally from India but now common as an aquarium fish and as a subject of genetic experiments.

zedoary /ˈzɛdəʊəɹi/ /ˈzɛdəʊˌɛɹi/ zedoaries n
sittver
Curcuma zedoaria, a perennial herb native to India and Indonesia.

zee /ziː/ /ˈzeɪː/ zees n
zäta
The name of the Latin-script letter Z.

zeitgeist /ˈtsaɪtˌɡaɪst/ /ˈzaɪtˌɡaɪst/ zeitgeisten zeitgeister zeitgeists n
tidsanda
The spirit of the age; the taste, outlook, and spirit characteristic of a period.

zeitnot /ˈzaɪt.nət/ zeitnots n
tidsnöd
(chess) time trouble, time pressure, a situation where a player has little time to complete the required moves

zemstvo /ˈzɛmstvəʊ/ zemstva zemstvos n
landsting zemstvo
(now, historical) A Russian district or provincial council, or elective local-governmental administrative division, founded in 1864 by Tsar Alexander the Liberator.

zenith /ˈzi.nɪθ/ /ˈzɛn.ɪθ/ zeniths n
zenit hjässpunkt huvudpunkt
(astronomy) The point in the sky vertically above a given position or observer; the point in the celestial sphere opposite the nadir.
zenit
(astronomy) The highest point in the sky reached by a celestial body.
(by extension) Highest point or state; peak.

zeolite zeolites n
zeolit
(mineral) Any of several minerals, aluminosilicates of sodium, potassium, calcium or magnesium, that have a porous structure (originally, those which swelled and gave off water when heated); they are used in water softeners and in ion exchange chromatography. [from 18th c.]

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ adj
ingen noll
(informal) No, not any.
noll
(linguistics) Present at an abstract level, but not realized in the surface form.

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ zeroes zeros n
nolla noll- noll
The numeric symbol that represents the cardinal number zero.
nolla noll
The digit 0 in the decimal, binary, and all other base numbering systems.
The value of a magnitude corresponding to the cardinal number zero.
The point on a scale at which numbering or measurement originates.
(slang) A person of little or no importance.
(finance) A security which has a zero coupon (paying no periodic interest).
noll ingenting noll och ingenting
(informal, uncountable) Nothing, or none.
nollställe
(mathematics) A value of the independent variables of a function, for which the function is equal to zero.
nollelement noll
(mathematics, algebra) The additive identity element of a monoid or greater algebraic structure, particularly a group or ring.
noll nolla
A setting of calibrated instruments such as a firearm, corresponding to a zero value.

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ numeral
noll nolla
The cardinal number occurring before one and that denotes no quantity or amount at all, represented in Arabic numerals as 0.

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ v
nolla nollställa
(transitive) To set some amount to be zero.

zero coupon bond zero coupon bonds n
nollkupongare nollkupongobligation
(finance) A bond (e.g., corporate debenture or government debt) that has no coupon (i.e., pays no interest), during the life of the issue. Such a bond is initially sold at a discount to its face value. The rate of return to the holder is derived from the gradual appreciation as the security moves toward maturity.

zero growth n
nolltillväxt
A stationary condition, e.g. in an economy, where growth does not occur.

zero matrix zero matrices zero matrixes n
nollmatris
(mathematics) A matrix whose entries are all zero.

zero tolerance n
nolltolerans
The strict policy of enforcing all the laws of a state, or the rules of an institution, and allowing no toleration or compromise even for first-time offenders or petty violations.

zero vector zero vectors n
nollvektor
(mathematics, linear algebra) A vector 0 in a vector space V such that for any v\in V, 0+v=v; a vector whose value in every dimension is zero; i.e., \vec 0 = <0,0,\ldots,0>.

zero-sum game zero-sum games n
nollsummespel
(game theory) A game (or a similar political or economic system) in which the gains of some players must equal the losses of others.

zeroth /ˈziɹoʊθ/ /ˈzɪəɹəʊθ/ /ˈzɪɹoʊθ/ adj
nollte
(mathematics) In the initial position in a sequence whose elements are numbered starting at zero; the ordinal number corresponding to zero.
Corresponding to a position preceding the first.

zest /zɛst/ zests n
zest
The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.

zeugma /ˈzjuːɡ.mə/ /ˈzuːɡ.mə/ zeugmas zeugmata n
zeugma
(rhetoric) The act of using a word, particularly an adjective or verb, to apply to more than one noun when its sense is appropriate to only one.

zigzag /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/ zigzags n
sicksack
A line or path that proceeds by sharp turns in alternating directions.

zilch /zɪlt͡ʃ/ zilches n
ingenting noll nolla
(uncountable, informal) Nothing, zero.

zinc /zɪŋk/ zincs n
zink
(countable) A single atom of this element.

zinc oxide n
zinkoxid
(chemistry) An amorphous solid, ZnO, white when pure but often pale yellow, used in pigments and cosmetics

zinc sulphate n
zinksulfat
(British spelling) an inorganic compound with the chemical formula ZnSO4.

zip fastener zip fasteners n
blixtlås dragkedja
A fastener used in clothing, bags, etc, comprised of two rows of teeth that are made to fit into each other by moving a slider along their length and opened again by moving the slider in the other direction.

zipline /ˈzɪpˌlaɪn/ ziplines n
linbana
A pulley suspended on a cable mounted on an incline, designed to enable a user to travel from one point to another by means of gravity.

zircon /ˈzɜː(ɹ)kən/ zircons n
zirkon
(uncountable) A mineral occurring in tetragonal crystals, usually of a brown or grey colour and consisting of silica and zirconia.

zirconium /zɜːɹˈkoʊniəm/ zirconiums n
zirkonium
A chemical element (symbol Zr) with an atomic number of 40, a strong, lustrous, grey-white transition metal mainly used as a refractory and opacifier.

zither /ˈzɪ.ðə/ /ˈzɪ.ðɚ/ zithers n
cittra
(music) A musical instrument consisting of a flat sounding box with numerous strings placed on a horizontal surface, played with a plectrum or fingertips.

zitting cisticola zitting cisticolas n
grässångare
A species of passerine bird, Cisticola juncidis, family Cisticolidae, distributed across Africa, Eurasia, and Australasia.

zloty /zlɑti/ /zlɒti/ zlote zloties zloty zlotych zlotys n
zloty złoty
The currency unit of Poland, divided into 100 groszy.

zodiac /ˈzoʊ.diˌæk/ /ˈzəʊ.dɪˌæk/ zodiacs n
zodiak stjärntecken
(astrology) The twelve equal divisions of the zodiacal region into signs or houses, each named for a prominent constellation in the region.
zodiaken
(astronomy) The ecliptic: the belt-like region of the celestial sphere corresponding to the apparent path of the sun over the course of a year.

zodiac sign zodiac signs n
stjärntecken zodiaktecken
(astrology) Any of the twelve star signs corresponding to the constellations which make up the zodiac.

zodiacal light zodiacal lights n
zodiakalljus
(astronomy) A soft glow of white light seen in the sky along the ecliptic in an elongated triangular form with its base being on the horizon, particularly in the tropics.

zombie /ˈzɑmbi/ /ˈzɒmbi/ zombies n
zombie
(computing) A computer affected by malware which causes it to do whatever the attacker wants it to do without the user's knowledge.

zombie out v
zona ut
(informal) Become like a zombie in being listless, vacant, and unresponsive.

zombify v
zombifiera
(transitive, fictional) To turn into a zombie (a member of the living dead or undead).

zone /zoʊn/ /zəʊn/ zones n
zon
A given area distinguished on the basis of a particular characteristic, use, restriction, etc.

zone out v
zona ut
(informal, intransitive) To stop paying attention and think about something else, or to think about nothing

zoning zonings n
detaljplan
(legal) Legislative action for the purpose of regulating the use of property and the construction of buildings within the area under the jurisdiction of the legislative body concerned.

zonk /zɒŋk/ zonks n
svarte petter
(slang) An unfavorable card or token, or undesirable or worthless item used as a prize in a contest or game show (such as Let's Make a Deal).

zoo /zuː/ zoos n
djurpark zoo
A park where live animals are exhibited.

zoological /zoʊəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /zuəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /zəʊəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ more zoological most zoological adj
zoologisk
Of, or relating to, animals.

zoologist /zoʊˈɑləd͡ʒɪst/ /zuˈɑlədʒɪst/ /zuːˈɒlədʒɪst/ /zəʊˈɒləd͡ʒɪst/ zoologists n
zoolog
One who studies zoology.

zoology /zoʊˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /zuˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /zuːˈɒləd͡ʒi/ /zəʊˈɒlədʒi/ zoologies n
zoologi
The part of biology relating to the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct.

zoom /zuːm/ v
for rusade
To move rapidly.
rusade sköt iväg
To go up sharply.
förminska förstora zooma
To manipulate a display so as to magnify or shrink it.

zoom in /ˌzuːm ˈɪn/ v
zooma in
(intransitive) To increase the focal length of a zoom lens in order to obtain a magnified image, or a close-up.
(intransitive) To manipulate a display (such as a computer screen) so as to make the image larger.

zoom lens /zu(ː)m lɛnz/ zoom lenses n
zoomobjektiv
(photography) A lens containing a mechanical assembly of inner lenses, allowing the focal length to be changed rapidly.

zoom out v
zooma ut
(intransitive) To decrease the focal length of a zoom lens in order to obtain a reduced magnification of the image, or a wider-angle view.
(intransitive) To manipulate a display (such as a computer screen) so as to make the image smaller and possibly less detailed.

zoonosis /zoʊ.ˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ /zəʊ.ˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ /ˌzoʊ.əˈnoʊ.sɪs/ zoonoses n
zoonos
(biology, microbiology) An animal disease, such as rabies or anthrax, that can be transmitted to humans.

zoonotic /ˌzoʊ.ə.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzu.ə.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzu.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzuː.ə.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzuː.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzɐʉ.ɘ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ /ˌzəʊ.ə.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzʉ.ɘ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ /ˌzʉ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ adj
zoonotisk
relating to, or having a zoonosis

zoophile /ˈzuː.ə.faɪl/ /ˈzəʊ.ə.faɪl/ zoophiles n
zoofil
A person sexually attracted to non-human animals.

zoophilia /ˈzoʊ.oʊfiliə/ /ˈzoʊ.əfiliə/ /ˈzəʊ.əfɪliə/ /ˈzəʊ.əʊfɪliə/ zoophilias n
zoofili
Human sexual attraction toward or sexual interaction with non-human animals.

zoophobia zoophobias n
zoofobi
An unusual fear of animals.

zooplankton /ˌzoʊ.əˈplæŋk.tən/ /ˌzəʊ.əˈplæŋk.tən/ zooplankton zooplanktons n
djurplankton
(zoology) Free-floating small protozoa, crustaceans (such as krill), etc. and the eggs and larvae from larger animals.

zope zopes n
faren
A fish of species Ballerus ballerus (syn. Abramis ballerus) native to Eurasia.

zubron /ˈʒuːbɹɔːn/ zubronie zubrons n
żubroń
(uncommon) A hybrid between domestic cattle and wisent.

zugzwang /-swæŋ/ /-swɑŋ/ /-zwɑŋ/ /ˈtsuːktswɑŋ/ /ˈzuːɡ-/ /ˈzʊɡ-/ /ˈzʌɡzwæŋ/ zugzwangs zugzwänge n
dragtvång
(chess) A situation in which a player is forced to make a disadvantageous move.
(figurative) A situation in which someone is forced to make a disadvantageous move.

zygote /ˈzaɪɡoʊt/ /ˈzaɪɡəʊt/ zygotes n
zygot
A fertilized egg cell.

zzz [zːːː] interjection
snark zzz

Ähtäri pn
Etseri
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Åbo pn
Åbo

Åland /ˈɑlənd/ /ˈɔːlənd/ pn
Åland Landskapet Åland
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Åland Islands pn
Åland
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Ålesund /ˈɔːləsʊn/ /ˈɔːləsʊnd/ pn
Ålesund
A town (with bystatus) and municipality in Møre og Romsdal, Norway.

Æsir /ˈeɪ(ˌ)siɚ/ /ˈeɪ(ˌ)sɪɹ/ /ˈeɪ(ˌ)ziɚ/ /ˈeɪ(ˌ)zɪɹ/ /ˈiːsə/ /ˈʌɪsɪə/ Áss pn
as ås
The principal group of benevolent deities in the Norse pantheon, representing power and war; opponents of the Vanir.

Öland pn
Öland
The second-largest island of Sweden.

Överkalix pn
Överkalix

éclair /eɪ-/ /ɪˈklɛə/ /ɪˈklɛɹ/ éclairs n
éclair
A small chocolate-covered creme-filled pastry puff in a general oblong shape, typically larger than the miniature French version.

élan /eɪˈlæn/ /eɪˈlɑːn/ élans n
geist schvung stil och fart
Spirit; zeal; ardor.

éminence grise /ˌeɪ-/ /ˌɛmɪnɑns ˈɡɹiz/ /ˌɛmɪnɒns ˈɡɹiːz/ éminence grises éminences grises n
grå eminens
(idiomatic) A secret or unofficial decision-maker.

übermensch /ˈuːbərmɛnʃ/ übermenschen n
övermänniska
(in Nietzschean, _, philosophy) An overman (“higher” man) who has overcome (transcended) his (mere) humanity. (There is no consensus regarding the exact nature of the figure of the übermensch in Nietzsche’s philosophy.)

Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship pn
Święty Krzyż vojvodskap
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